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tions. Good multi-tasking officer! 8:19 a.m. — A guest at a local inn called to report that items were stolen out of his vehicle overnight. 10:39 p.m. — A man called to advise of a serious altercation at a local bar, between two females and one male. Officers arrived and they had calmed down by that point and explained that it had been a disagreement (a very LOUD one) between an employee and her mother. Yikes, that can be scary! Sept. 5 10:37 p.m. — There was a call to report an out-of-state vehicle driving very, very slowly east of town, then turned around heading back into town. An officer tried to find the vehicle, but did not locate it. First-timers to Eureka tend to get turned around — and drive slowly. Don’t we just love that?! Sept. 6 9:56 a.m. — A concerned mother called See Dispatch, page 26
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Charity fundraiser Bikes, Blues & BBQ continues to boost Eureka Springs tourism By Kristal Kuykendall
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Bikes, Blues and BBQ, the country’s largest charity motorcycle rally, has made Eureka Springs a part of its official schedule and website, and Eureka could see as many as 30,000-plus motorcyclists to come through and/or stay here next weekend, Sept. 19-21, during the event. For the second year in a row, BBB is encouraging visitors and riders via its official website and Facebook page to visit Eureka Springs, and this year there are several group rides and poker runs scheduled to come to Eureka. The biggest is expected to be the Fayetteville Firefighters Poker Run, which takes place on Friday. Bikes will leave Fayetteville from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday for the trip over here. BBB is based in Fayetteville and has grown to more than 400,000 attendees regionally, making it the second-largest motorcycle rally in the United States. Organizer Joe Giles said he predicts 30,000 to 50,000 riders will make the drive to Eureka Springs, and about a third of those are expected to stop and spend money in the city, officials said. Hotel rooms and other lodging all over Eureka Springs – even the area campgrounds – are almost completely booked for the weekend, officials and organizers told the Lovely County Citizen. Additionally, several venues — including The Aud — will host events and live music tailored to the riders visiting here that weekend. Organizers emphasized that BBB is a family-friendly event, and riders are discouraged from wearing in restaurants and bars any three-piece patches, which are known as “colors” for some motorcycle clubs. Authorities and organizers are encouraging restaurants and bars – particularly in Fayetteville – to post signage at their doors saying “No Colors Allowed,” which they hope will discourage clashes between club members, they have said.
Despite the rough reputation of motorcyclists and motorcycle groups, the festival is a big boon for Eureka Springs and the region’s tourism, officials and organizers said. “We get a lot of business out of BBB, not only in the restaurant industry but also in lodging,” said Mike Maloney, executive director of the Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission. “It’s a pretty prosperous weekend; generally speaking the lodging facilities are going to be very busy, and we will see No Vacancy signs.” Maloney said there will likely be “in excess of 7,500 bikes” in town for the weekend, but BBB Eureka Springs organizer Kevin Ratkovich said he predicts more than 10,000 riders to stop in the Eureka area during the event. “It’s tough to estimate this,” Maloney explained. “One of the things they’ve discovered is if you have 400,000 people converge on Northwest Arkansas, there is not enough room for them along the I-540 corridor. So the area where people are staying is expanding. And people who come to this event like the Eureka Springs area. It tends to fill up our town very well.” Some people who attended the event last year and stayed in Eureka made their reservations last fall to come back this year, Maloney added. “One of the ironies of BBB is it’s just so packed, but a lot of these people just like to ride,” he said. “If they come over to Eureka Springs they get more of the ride experience.” Maloney said that a conservative estimate shows that visitors for BBB will spend at least $1 million in Eureka Springs over the weekend. “That’s a pretty good chunk of money flowing through the community,” he said. “So the wealth of that event is definitely spreading through the region and positively affecting our area as well.” A number of Eureka Springs venues, particularly restaurants and bars, have scheduled special events targeted toward
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Motorcylists enjoy a cruise through Carroll County and the Eureka Springs region last year during Bikes, Blues & BBQ, based in Fayetteville.
the BBB visitors. Pied Piper Pub / Cathouse Lounge, for example, will have an outdoor beer garden with live music outside for the BBB attendees who come to Eureka. Chaser’s will have live music throughout the weekend as well as outdoor vending, drink and food specials. The Gem, inside the lower level of The Aud, will host a Motorcycle Art Show on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 2021, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free, patches will be sold for $5. Paintings, drawings, photography and sculpture – anything that has a connection to motorcycles – will be included in the show, said Mayor Morris Pate, who is organizing along with Sandy Martin and the Eureka Springs Arts Council. BBB is a nonprofit that gives its proceeds to Northwest Arkansas-area charities. Since 2000, BBB has donated more than $600,000 to local charities. In addition, each year the rally helps local charities generate considerable funds by “working” the rally in various ways, organizing their own events, or receiving space to promote their causes. Last year’s
event generated just under $200,000 for local nonprofits, said BBB organizer Joe Giles. Following are some of the local charities that have benefitted from the rally: • Big Brothers & Big Sisters of NWA • Big House Youth Outreach, Inc • Camp Sunshine Burn Camp for Children • CASA of NWA • Fayetteville Band Boosters • Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club • Fayetteville Sequoyah Kiwanis Club • Horses for Healing • Jackson Graves Foundation • Jones TV • Life Source International • NWA Child Care Resource & Referral Center • NWA Economic Development District – Meals on Wheels • NWA Free Health Center • Ozark Military Museum • Pagnozzi Charities • Peace at Home Shelter • 7 Hills Homeless Center • Sheriff Ralph Baker Memorial ScholarSee BBB, page 23
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Trial set for Sprenger child rape, porn allegations By Landon Reeves
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Jason L. Sprenger, 44, of Eureka Springs, charged with five counts of rape and 10 counts of child p o r n o g r a p h y, will go to trial on March 24 of next year, a judge decided on Tuesday. Sprenger, a Jason L. Sprenger former fire chief at Inspiration Point Volunteer Fire Department, was arrested on June 26 by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and charged with five counts of rape, a Class Y felony, and 10 counts of distributing, possessing or viewing of child pornography, a Class C felony. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges. If a plea deal is not reached, authorities said, the next pretrial hearing in the case will be a discovery hearing on Nov. 12 if Sprenger’s attorneys request one. His trial by
jury has been scheduled for March 24, 2014. The Prosecuting Attorney’s Office requested a special prosecutor for the case. “(Sprenger) has done work for the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office before,” explained Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Devon Goodman as to why the office requested a special prosecutor. “We don’t want it to appear that there is any special treatment. We made sure that it is all by the book and that everything is done correctly to avoid any appearance of impropriety.” Carroll County Investigator Mark Bailey conducted the investigation, during which it was alleged that Sprenger engaged in sexual conduct with a person known to Sprenger to be a minor. On or about March 14, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, the Eureka Springs Police Department and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office executed search warrants on Sprenger’s home and business and allegedly found digitally stored child pornography. The evidence was given to Benton County Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crime Unit and on
June 25. Detective Craig Renfroe shared his findings in a report, according to police records. “I have located eight media storage devices that contain child pornography,” stated Renfroe in his report. “Two hard drives and six compact discs at this time have been found to contain two nude images, five sexual content images and three videos for a total of 10 images of child pornography.” According to a report filed by Belinda Reynolds, the victim was 15. The victim reported being inappropriately photographed and sexually assaulted by Sprenger several times starting when she was approximately 11 years old, authorities said. She also said she feared for her 9-year-old sister, according to police records. Sprenger, who lives on County Road 105, runs a home-based computer repair business. He is also the former fire chief of the Inspiration Point Volunteer Fire Department and was the assistant fire chief at the time of his arrest. He also worked as a part-time relief firefighter and EMT for the Eureka Springs Fire Department and was a volun-
teer firefighter for them, authorities said. Inspiration Point Fire Chief Ed Thompson said at the time of Sprenger’s arrest: “This was obviously a very sad and unfortunate situation for everyone. However, I am a firm believer in the legal system and the tradition of the presumption of innocence. I will let the system work and have no further comment. Pending the outcome, he is no longer a member of our department.” Eureka Springs Fire Chief Rhys Williams could not reached, but staff confirmed that Sprenger is no longer an employee of or volunteer for the Eureka Springs Fire Department. Sprenger is being held at the Carroll County Detention Center on a $750,000 bond. The judge also ordered Sprenger to stay away from computers and smart phones if he was able to bond out, according to a sheriff’s office release. If Sprenger is convicted, he could face a minimum of 10 to 40 years or as much as life in prison for the Class Y felonies, and a minimum of six to 10 years for the Class C felonies.
Bars, restaurants now required to recycle glass, cardboard By Landon Reeves
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The Eureka Springs City Council on Monday passed into law an ordinance mandating recycling of glass and cardboard by bars and restaurants, approved setting up a bank account for Black Bass Lake and Dam restoration funds, and viewed a presentation on wastewater problems for the area. The council also said it intends to hold workshops on increased parking rates for event coordinators and workers, a clean city ordinance, and group tour franchises, but it has not yet set the date for them. Ordinance 2187 mandates the recycling of glass and cardboard by bars and restaurants; it was approved on its third and final reading Monday and takes effect in 30 days. The ordinance states that any business that disposes of glass and cardboard at more than 10 percent of
their total garbage weight can be cited and fined if it does not recycle the material but instead puts them in the garbage. The purpose of the ordinance is to help curb the amount of garbage the city puts in its landfill, so that it can avoid the very expensive problem of a full landfill – a problem that many cities in Arkansas are now facing, said Alderman James DeVito. The council later passed Resolution 626 instructing the city’s finance director to establish an account for any funds that the council may raise to repair, improve and maintain Black Bass Lake and Dam. Money for the “temporary” account could come through private donations or public fundraisers and will be listed as a line item on the financial statements, separate from the city’s general funds said Alderman Dee Purkeypile, who suggested the resolution. The money
will first go toward planning and consulting engineers and eventually go to engineering work and construction. All purchases with the account must be approved by the mayor or Public Works director. WATER QUALITY The Springs Committee has been monitoring the water quality of springs in the Eureka area for six years and has concluded that every spring they have monitored has some level of bacteria contamination. One of the common bacteria is E. coli, a bacteria that is normally only found in the stomachs of mammals. This suggests that the city’s broken sewage lines could be responsible, an official from the Springs Committee said. The council was then showed a presentation on wastewater treatment and the actions taken by Stone County, Mo., to preserve their water. The presentation contained several slides identifying
the problems and solutions surrounding the issue and was given by David Casaletto, executive director of Ozark Water Watch. “Nutrients, mainly phosphorus, are entering Table Rock Lake from everywhere in the watershed,” said Casaletto during the presentation. “The lake was placed in the EPA’s 2002 list of impaired water bodies due to nutrients. This ultimately results in undesirable water conditions and fish kills.” He explained that a point source for phosphorous is municipal treatment plants and non-point sources are septic and decentralized sewer systems, storm water runoffs, overuse of commercial fertilizers, and poultry litter spread on fields and other farm operations. Even land disturbances can cause a rise in phosphorus because of nutrients in the See Council, page 29
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ES School Board candidates answer questions By Kathryn Lucariello
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Next Tuesday, voters will go to the polls to choose two new school board members for two contested seats. Two other seats in the race have uncontested candidates. Early voting runs from Sept. 10 to Sept. 16 at both county courthouses from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Those who need an ADA-compliant polling place for early voting should go to the Berryville courthouse. Election Day will be Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the St. Elizabeth Parish Center on Passion Play Road. If a runoff election is needed, it will be held Tuesday, Oct. 8. For more information, call the Carroll County Clerk’s office at 870-423-2022. Position 1, a one-year term, is being challenged by incumbent Chris McClung and write-in candidate Jack Muzio. Position 3, a two-year term, will be retained by incumbent Gayla Wolfinbarger, who is running unopposed. Position 5, a three-year term, is currently held by Peggy Kjelgaard, who was appointed to fill out an unexpired term and is not rerunning. That seat will be claimed unchallenged by Debbie Davis. Position 6, a three-year term, is being challenged by newcomer Candace Spaulding and by Tom Freehling. The position is currently held by Karen Gros, who is not rerunning. Each candidate was given the same set of questions, with instructions to restrict
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their answers to up to 100 words each, with the provision that answers would be cut off at 100 words. Answers have not been edited except for minor grammar or spelling. Candidates are presented alphabetically, with a short profile and then their answers. DEBORAH DAVIS Debbie Davis lived in Eureka Springs from 1990 to 2004 and moved back in 2012. She has a bachelor’s in art education, and a master’s in education and a doctorate in educational leaderDeborah Davis ship. She spent 35 years as a teacher, coach and school administrator. She is married with two children. She is a Eureka Springs Historical Museum board member and former Historic District commissioner. 1. What is your main reason for wanting to serve on the school board? My children both received a quality education in Eureka Springs and I enjoyed my work here from 1990-2004 – this is a way to give back to the system. 2. What is the most admirable thing about the school district to you? The high standards and the sense of dedication that the teachers and parents have for their children. 3. What needs at the schools, if any, do you feel are currently under- or un-
addressed that you would like to help provide? I will be a learner as a new member on the school board, and work to further any policies that will enhance student and adult learning. 4. What is the least admirable thing about the school district, or a current practice you would like to see changed? See number 3 – I will be learning! 5. Do you have any personal ties to the school district, such as children in school, relatives/friends who work for the school district, friends/colleagues/ business connections who are on the board, or have you worked or volunteered there yourself? I worked as an elementary and middle school teacher, coach and administrator for the district from 1990-2004. 6. There is no state rule against public participation at school board meetings, but current practice is to allow comments or questions from the public only if they have been submitted in advance and pre-approved by the superintendent and board president. On occasion the board has voted on items without discussion made available in the press ahead of time. Are you in agreement with this policy? If not, how would you like to see it changed? The public is a vital stakeholder in the school system, and it is important for them to have a voice. It is also important for the board and superintendent to work together to create policies that will enable this process to occur in a respectful and professional manner.
TOM FREEHLING Tom Freehling is a native of Pittsburgh, Pa., and has lived in Eureka Springs for 12 years. He worked for 25 years as a private sector trainer and college instructor for a state college and Tom Freehling university System, and he has taught in 44 states and Europe. He served on the school board for one term in 2009. He is a member of the Eureka Springs Fire Department. He is married to Holly and has two sons and two stepsons. 1. What is your main reason for wanting to serve on the school board? With my background in education and business, I feel that I bring a unique perspective to the board. I believe that my insight would be an asset to the board. 2. What is the most admirable thing about the school district to you? We have some wonderful teachers, staff and facilities for our students. The students have the opportunity to get a great education. For the size of our community, we are making the most of our resources. There is always room for improvement and fine tuning. 3. What needs at the schools, if any, do you feel are currently under- or unaddressed that you would like to help
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provide? One of the things that I feel was very important and was lacking when I was on the board was a long-term master plan as to where the district would want to be in 5 or 10 years. If you have a good long-term plan it helps avoid problems and set goals for the district to achieve. 4. What is the least admirable thing about the school district, or a current practice you would like to see changed? I feel the district is basically in good shape. 5. Do you have any personal ties to the school district, such as children in school, relatives/friends who work for the school district, friends/colleagues/business connections who are on the board, or have you worked or volunteered there yourself? I don’t have any close ties to teachers, staff or administration. I don’t have any children or grandchildren in the district. I feel this gives me an advantage that I can back up and look at a problem or situation and make a decision without bias or prejudice, other than what is best for the student or community. 6. There is no state rule against public participation at school board meetings, but current practice is to allow comments or questions from the public if they have been submitted in advance and pre-approved by the superintendent and board president. Otherwise, public comment is not taken, and on occasion the board has voted on items without discussion made available in the press ahead of time. Are you in agreement with this policy? If not, how would you like to see it changed? As school board members, we are the voice of the public. We need to be transparent and upfront in our decisions. I feel we need to have public input, if a person feels they need to address the board, they should have that right. The press and the public need to be informed as to the issues that will be voted on at the meetings. However, there are things that arise at the last minute that need to be handled, but every effort should be made to get the information to the public and press. The board needs to be ...
CHRISTOPHER McCLUNG Incumbent Chris McClung grew up in Eureka Springs. He has been an independent insurance agent for 35 years and is the owner of Bare & Swett Insurance Agency. He served four Christopher McClung previous school board terms, from 1990 to 2002. He has been married to Barbara (Keck) McClung for 37 years and has four children. He currently serves on the board of the Carroll County Community Foundation. 1. What is your main reason for wanting to serve on the school board? I believe education is a vital part of any community. The previous 12 years I served were very rewarding. Our district accomplished many things during that time. I was proud to be a small part of the process. 2. What is the most admirable thing about the school district to you? Students, faculty and staff, and the supportive patrons. 3. What needs at the schools, if any, do you feel are currently under- or unaddressed that you would like to help provide? Perhaps it is technology, because it is ever changing and a challenge to keep up with. I think our district does a good job with what they have to work with. 4. What is the least admirable thing about the school district, or a current practice you would like to see changed? I have no opinion on this. 5. Do you have any personal ties to the school district, such as children in school, relatives/friends who work for the school district, friends/colleagues/ business connections who are on the board, or have you worked or volunteered there yourself? My wife and I are graduates of Eureka Springs High School. Our children received their public education in Eureka Springs 6. There is no state rule against public participation at school board meet-
ings, but current practice is to allow comments or questions from the public only if they have been submitted in advance and pre-approved by the superintendent and board president. On occasion the board has voted on items without discussion made available in the press ahead of time. Are you in agreement with this policy? If not, how would you like to see it changed? I have no comment on this question. JOHN “JACK” MUZIO Jack Muzio hails from San Francisco but has lived in Eureka Springs since 1979. He is a past K-12 educator, coach, master teacher and administrator who taught John “Jack” Muzio for 27 years in California before retiring. He ran a café in Eureka Springs for 25 years and was appointed to the po-
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sition of clerk/treasurer. He is a World War II Navy veteran. 1. What is your main reason for wanting to serve on the school board? I’ve been seeing over the past year or so some negativity coming out of the schools and am really confused about it. I want to find out what’s going on and if there’s any way I can help. I would like to help, and what I’m applying for is one year of service. I’m just interested in education. I’m retired so I can spend a litte more time than most people. 2. What is the most admirable thing about the school district to you? Fropm what I understand, based upon watching my grandkids, it’s one of the better school districts in the state. I think the kids get a very fine education in this little school district and we’re very tiny. 3. What needs at the schools, if any, do you feel are currently under- or unaddressed that you would like to help provide? I would love to answer that but until I’ve had experience in the office itself See Candidates, page 12
CARD OF THANKS We would like to express our gratitude to our many friends for the kindness and encouragement shown to us since the flash flood destroyed our winery on August 8th. Special thanks to Doug Hausler and Edwige Denyszyn of Keels Creek Winery for throwing us a lifeline with their offer of space at their winery for fermenters so we can start some new wine. Thank you to our neighbors in Beaver for assisting in our salvage efforts and also to those who have been helping with cleanup at the vineyard or contributed to the relief fund. You are all much appreciated. We are down but not out and we will rebuild. The dream lives on.
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After the official designation of northern Arkansas as a federal disaster area last week, federal, state and local emergency management workers are figuring out the next steps. “We’ll be having debriefings to show the local crews how the program works,” Tim Gehring, Northwest area coordinator for the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management, said. Two debriefing sessions for the local officials led by ADEM and FEMA representatives have been scheduled in the area, one on Sept. 18 in Bentonville and one on Sept. 19 in Yellville. A week or two after the debriefings, FEMA representatives will start to visit each of the six affected counties – Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Marion and Newton – to meet with the local emergency management teams, according to Gehring. FEMA’s Kenneth K. Suiso has been named the Federal Coordinating Officer for the area, according to a release from the agency.
The whole northern Arkansas region was impacted by severe storms and flash floods on Aug. 8, leading Gov. Mike Beebe to classify the six counties as state disaster areas on Aug. 16, ahead of the federal declaration. The damage estimates for the entire area done by FEMA and ADEM representatives total $5.6 million, most of which came from damage to roads and bridges. Carroll County’s damage estimate from the state and federal emergency management representatives, who surveyed the damage on Aug. 21, came in at $179,756, according to Gehring. This disaster area designation only covers damage to the public infrastructure – roads and bridges – and does not include individual assistance for private citizens, according to an ADEM release. The federal government will pay for 75 percent of the costs associated with the repairs to those damaged roads and bridges; the state government will pay 12.5 percent, and the local government will be expected to cover the remaining 12.5 percent.
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Library looks to future
Jean Elderwind, Carroll and Madison Library administrator, recorded suggestions at the meeting.
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What’s your big idea for Eureka Springs’ Carnegie Library? That was the lead-off question at last Wednesday’s library town meeting to brainstorm ideas for new programs and services. Some of the suggestions: A movie night in the annex. A book-return box at the grocery store. A parking platform across the street. A people-mobile that would pick people up and taken them to the library and home. The last two suggestions addressed a concern voiced by several people at the meeting: the library itself is perfect, but parking is a problem, especially since parking tickets are being issued to people who park on the street longer than allowed. A parking tag placed on cars of people using the library was suggested. The meeting was led by David Price, a consultant and former library director. It drew several dozen people, many of them library friends, volunteers or board members. Maintaining the library’s viability in the face of changing technology was raised as a concern. Suggestions for promoting the library included an email newsletter, book reviews in the newspaper and naming a “reader of the week.” Promoting the historic Carnegie building as a tourist destination and printing
T-shirts with a photo of it was also raised. On the practical side: one person suggested moving the computers out of the periodical reading area. Holding discussion groups and movie nights in the annex was suggested. Price said that when he was director of the Aurora, Colorado, library, the staff initiated football game-watching parties on Sunday afternoons that raised $60,000 from concessions. His suggestion: identify what is important in your community and figure out how to become part of it. The most out-of-the-box idea was suggested by library director Loretta Crenshaw. Seeing people talking after the meeting, she came up with the idea of having designated “noise” nights where talking and socializing would be permitted. Input from a library survey revealed that many people’s main concern was the small size of the building, Price said. Possible remedies were discussed at the meeting, including connecting the building to the annex. What everyone agreed on, both in the survey and at the meeting: the library staff is outstanding, he said. Price, who also led meetings at the Berryville and Green Forest libraries, said he is still analyzing the survey data and will file a report soon.
Photos by Jennifer Jackson
David Price, right, listens to Bill Brown at last week’s library town meeting at the Eureka Springs Carnegie Library.
Page 10 – Lovely County Citizen – September 12, 2013 David “D-Bob” Crook
Guest Editorial Resident writes Public Service Commission judge Open letter to Arkansas Public Service Commission Judge Connie Griffin: Your Honor, We read in the news that Route 33 will likely be approved, ignoring the impact on Garfield Elementary School and the Pea Ridge National Military Park. The U.S. Department of the Army Corps of Engineers requesting that all six routes be stopped as all six routes traverse their Federal easement, should be sufficient to deny SWEPCO’s application in full. SWEPCO openly lied to Congressman Womack when they indicated that only two segments – AC and M – would require a Corps of Engineers permit. SWEPCO’s parent company, AEP, is a clear and present danger to the people of Arkansas. AEP has ignored the studies, requests, and recommendations of all our federal and state agencies and our public officials who have spoken on our behalf. State Senators Bryan King and Cecile Bledsoe and Representative Ballinger, in particular, have asked for at least one year moratorium. June 2016 is an important date, not for the reasons claimed by Southwest Power Pool. By then, solar electrons will cost less than coal electrons. AEP knows this and is fighting against all reasons to lock Arkansas into 40 more years of polluting coal power. SWEPCO’s testimony makes this clear when he said under oath on April 3, 2013, that the line will be removed in 36 years at a cost of $10 million dollars and $500,000 for the Kings River Station — when the right-of-way will be returned to landowners. SWEPCO’s witness Brian Johnson was less than truthful oath last week, before you, when he denied the plans to remove the line. John Bethel, Colette Honorable and Olan Reeves, members of SPP with inside information on the AEP master plan, know the truth about the coal industry plight. Solar power is not science fiction. If you come visit our family you will notice 16 solar panels installed last month in just eight
hours to help Benton and Carroll counties move quickly into safe, effective, reliable and affordable grid-tie distributed renewable energy solutions. A 20-feet, 1-inch conduit from the roof of my house to the inverter in the mechanical room is my “home transmission line.” I did not have to use eminent domain and cut down my neighbors’ trees. My neighbors like me! The APSC record with AEP for the last 10 years – 17 major projects out of 17 applications approved, none withdrawn, none denied – is hard to ignore. We pray this time APSC will see the true intentions of AEP/SPP, and will have the wisdom and courage to deny the SWEPCO application in full for the long-term benefit of the people of Arkansas. This is not a question of which route is less harmful. No more transmission lines are needed. A reliable grid is an oxymoron. Another transmission line will add $1.500 billion in cost and complexity. Distributed generation and consumption using SWEPCO’s gridSMART program is the win-win solution, the only moral and technically sound solution. The U.S. grid is of great concern for Homeland Security, with hundreds of miles of glass and ceramic insulators that can be taken out with a terrorist’s rifle. AEP does not want you to know about this; they make huge profits building transmission lines! My solar system is safe. If one panel goes out the others continue working, and I can replace it using just a ladder in a couple of hours. We can provide electric power for all of Arkansas, one panel at a time; you can order online today a $1,500 one-panel kit upgradable to 16 panels! Your honor, please don’t give AEP $1.5 billion dollars. We could buy solar panels for all the people of Arkansas for much less money tomorrow. AEP has $55 billion in assets; don’t give them our money, and our children’s money. — Dr. Luis Contreras Eureka Springs
Citizen of the Week
Anne Stricherz of Eureka Springs is this week’s Citizen of the Week, nominated by June Hegedus. Stricherz — also known as “The Marble Player Extraordinaire” — every Mondays volunteers at the Carroll County Senior Activity Center in Berryville, teaching Line Dancing. She calls Bingo on Thursdays, and she also collects and sorts donated items for the Good
Shepherd Humane Society Doggie Thrift Shop. She takes part in the Humane Society’s Doggie Fashion Show and silent auction at The Inn of The Ozarks each year as well, helping raise money for the animal shelter. She is always smiling and has a beautiful soul, June says. Thank you Anne, for all you do for the county’s seniors and for our four-legged friends.
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Citizen Opinion by Margo Elliott
What do you think of Bikes Blues & BBQ ‘officially’ expanding to Eureka?
Send your opinions to Citizen, P.O., Box 679, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, fax to (479) 253-0080 or e-mail to: citizen.editor@yahoo.com
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SWEPCO decision could have dire impacts locally
Scooter
“Guy in Forkn Hat”
Ivy McBride
“Leather Lady” Awesome!
I’m overjoyed!
Derek Hill “D-Rock”
As long as they buy stuff.
Camille McBryde
“Cammaw”
I think it’s wonderful. Bring it on!
Cameron Dunaway
Wally Burns
I’m peddling ear plugs, so bring on the noise.
It’s annoying, but it brings money to town, so it’s good for local business.
“Banjo Man”
“Wally Don’t Surf”
Given that the government is trying to get people back to work, how can a government agency approve a project that will result in some businesses reducing their hours and others being forced to close resulting in employees being put out of work and on to unemployment? How I come to this: The tourists coming to the Eureka Springs area will not want to see this monstrosity cutting across the scenic beauty of the Ozarks and will stop coming. Those who come for fishing will stop due to the fish population being reduced by the toxic chemicals introduced by the power company. Those who come for water sports such as swimming, canoeing scuba diving, etc. will also be reduced as people will not want to risk ingesting water contaminated by toxic chemicals that the power company will be spraying. As a result of these reductions in the number of visitors to the area some shops will reduce their hours of opening to peak periods only with a corresponding reduction in the number of people being employed. Similarly, some restaurants will reduce their opening hours while others will close completely which will make more people unemployed. Farmers along the route of the high voltage transmission line will have a hard time. Milk companies will not want to buy milk from dairy farms in case it is contaminated by the toxic chemicals sprayed by the power company. This could be directly from eat-
Citizen Survey m I hate the noise they make, and it makes me grumpy. m I’m glad for the additional tourist business. m I just hope the weekend is peaceful and productive for our businesses. Go to www.lovelycitizen.com and weigh in.
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ing plants that the chemicals have landed on or from drinking contaminated water from a well or other supply such as a stream or river. The same will apply for meat herds. Companies will not want to risk purchasing animals that have been ingesting toxic chemicals. As the toxic chemicals seep into the water table it will get into the wells used by a lot of people. If well water is used to irrigate farm land then the crop may not thrive and/or contain high levels of toxic chemicals and again people and companies will not want to buy locally produced crops. This will put the farms out of business and the people employed by the farms will become unemployed. There will also be an increase in the number of people suing the power company over health issues. There are the health issues connected with the electro magnetic field that surrounds transmission lines, especially the higher voltage lines. There will also be the health issues connected with ingestion of the toxic chemicals sprayed by the power company to keep the 150 ft track clear. The toxic chemicals will seep into the water table and then into the well used to supply drinking water. For example: a mother uses the chemical contaminated well water to make up formula for her newborn baby. The baby will become very sick. The baby may die or at least suffer developmental problems. The severity of developmental issues will depend on the quantity and length of time the baby is exposed to the chemicals, that is, drinking formula made using contaminated well water. If
LAST WEEK’S QUESTION
See Forum, page 29
22 votes cast
In what way can the local library system better meet your needs? m More computers for public use.: 13.6% (3 votes) m More e-books to check out.: 27.3% (6 votes) m More books!: 36.4% (8 votes) m More outdoor seating.: 22.7% (5 votes) Go to www.lovelycitizen.com and weigh in. Vote by Wednesday 9 a.m.
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and working with the boad and teachers, I don’t know. I can’t really answer that question. I want to look at things first. I don’t like to offer a lot of criticism because I haven’t had the experience. 4. What is the least admirable thing about the school district, or a current practice you would like to see changed? Again, I can’t respond to that, based upon the same answer as for the above question. Education is very complex and difficult and like any educational institution, “change” is sometimes a dirty word, and that goes for politics, mostly. I just want to contribute the best I can. I’m a good listener. I learned that with teenagers. 5. Do you have any personal ties to the school district, such as children in school, relatives/friends who work for the school district, friends/colleagues/ business connections who are on the board, or have you worked or volunteered there yourself? I have two grandchildren who went through the Eureka Springs School system and graduated and I have a great-granddaughter who is a second-grade student. I do have a friend who’s a teacher, who used to work in the café. 6. There is no state rule against public participation at school board meetings, but current practice is to allow comments or questions from the public only if they have been submitted in advance and pre-approved by the superintendent and board president. On occasion the board has voted on items without discussion made available in
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the press ahead of time. Are you in agreement with this policy? If not, how would you like to see it changed? I’d like the opportunity for anybody to come to the school board. When we taught, nothing was hidden from the people. Nothing should be sacred at all. I see a need for executive sessions at times, and I don’t see a need for them at other times. I like everything out in the open. If a parent has a problem with a teacher, the first place they should go is to the principal. The principal runs the school. If they are not satisfied, then they should make arrangements and come to the school board. CANDACE SPAULDING C a n d a c e Spaulding is from Dallas, Texas, and has lived here for two years. She has a bachelor’s degree with emphasis in economics, public policy, political science Candace Spaulding and studies in international relations. She has worked in the Eureka Springs school system as a substitute teacher and with the 21st Century after-school program and also has financial analysis experience with major banks. She worked with the mayor of Dallas and in leadership with the League of Women Voters. 1. What is your main reason for wanting to serve on the school board? For the past year or so, I have had an opportunity to work side by side with our children and teachers which has given me an insight into the issues in our school system that I want to address at a higher level. I want to make a difference and be proactive, not reactive! 2. What is the most admirable thing about the school district to you? Eureka Springs schools have been able to produce well-rounded, intelligent and thoughtful students, despite our small size. We have created some unique programs like VICA. Our students enjoy and benefit from a few dedicated community members participating in programs to compensate for the small school system. Band, art, music and theater are
all activities for which larger school systems have the funds and we do it with a smaller budget and some fabulous volunteers. 3. What needs at the schools, if any, do you feel are currently under- or unaddressed that you would like to help provide? Our case with the State of Arkansas was brought to a conclusion but we have not received our monies. We need to push the courts to release the funds for our schools. The status of the old High School needs to be resolved for the betterment and benefit of the entire community and school district. We currently have a wonderful after school program to help with the needs of our children outside of the school day. However, the school system needs to continue to be a leader in creating ways for the community to be involved in addressing this need. 4. What is the least admirable thing about the school district, or a current practice you would like to see changed? Our children are our “village’s” future. Our community has much to offer to our children and the school system needs to take a more active leadership role to expand the community’s involvement. 5. Do you have any personal ties to the school district, such as children in school, relatives/friends who work for the school district, friends/colleagues/ business connections who are on the board, or have you worked or volunteered there yourself? Having been an active participant in our School System for the past year, I have already built the foundation for open communication regarding the needs of our teachers, principals, staff and parents to provide the optimal benefits for our children. I am familiar with the current practices and programs within the schools, as well as many of the individuals involved. I understand how our system works for our regular and special need students. 6. There is no state rule against public participation at school board meetings, but current practice is to allow comments or questions from the public only if they have been submitted in
advance and pre-approved by the superintendent and board president. On occasion the board has voted on items without discussion made available in the press ahead of time. Are you in agreement with this policy? If not, how would you like to see it changed? I do not believe the intent of screening questions was to lower public participation, but rather to respect the public’s time by preventing a possible backlog of comments during a meeting. This policy works so everyone has a chance to speak, rather than one person controlling the entire meeting. I think the practice of voting on items prior to press time is a bad one unless it’s done for those in which everyone is in full agreement. Understand though, it is possible that some issues may arise which do not work with the deadlines of a once-a-week press. GAYLA WOLFINBARGER Gayla Wolfinbarger is a Eureka Springs native whose family roots here go back to the 1920s. Her family has had a tourist business for 86 years, and her grandmother was the Gayla Wolfinbarger first woman to serve on the school board. Gayla ran her own local business here for 16 years. She has served on several local boards and currently serves on the board of the high school alumni association and the Eureka Springs Historical Museum. She and her husband have two sons. She did not answer specific questions, but made this statement: I was asked to fill a position on the school board vacated by Robert McCormick. I have learned a lot this year. It is interesting to learn about education from a different perspective. I enjoyed being involved in the recent hiring of David Kellogg as the new superintendent and look forward to the challenges and constant work to continually improve upon the environment and structure of our programs that ultimately affect the kids. I am excited to be part of this great school district.
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Save the Ozarks, get art Transition
James “Jim” Reginald Wilson, Jr. March 26, 1948 - August 24, 2013
JAMES “JIM” REGINALD WILSON, JR. passed away August 24th in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was a retired Master Electrician and an avid beekeeper. He is survived by his wife, Sandy; sons, James Randall “Randy” Wilson and wife, Robin and Paul Michael “Mike” Wilson and wife Amy; daughter, Renee’ Wilson Hohler and husband Carl, and Shannon Michelle Kelly. Seven grandchildren, Nilean and Jessica Godwin, Drew Graham-Wilson and Kaylyn, Victoria “Tori” and Alyssa Noel Wilson, Garrett and Grant Hohler. One great-grandchild, Carson James Graham-Wilson; brothers. Robert and Paul Raymond Wilson; and Photos by Jennifer Jackson
AT LEFT: Craftsman/author Doug Stowe donated this walnut cabinet, a project in “Building Small Cabinets,” to the auction, along with a signed copy of the book. AT RIGHT: Detail of pendant made by Mary Springer.
By Jennifer Jackson
JJackson.Citizen@gmail.com
Art of all kinds will be offered at the Save the Ozarks Auction at Caribe Restaurant on Sunday, Sept. 15. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. to view auction items, followed by live auctions at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. A silent auction runs from 3 to 6 p.m. Two anonymous donors will match up to $10,000 in donations raised at the Caribe fundraiser, organizers have announced. Mary Springer has donated art and jewelry. Valerie Damon, Phyllis Moraga, Sharilyn Wood Stalling are among the local artists and photographers who have donated paintings and photographs. Cheri Yarborough, author of “Inspirations for Crochet,” donated two hand-made items. Doug Stowe, author of “Building Small Cabinets,” is donating a small walnut cabinet valued at $900, along with a signed copy of the book. “I will also have a box to donate to the silent auction,” Stowe said. Sculptor Robert Norman is making something for the auction – see a sneak peak on the “Save The Ozarks Fundraiser Concert/ Auction at Caribe” facebook page. Timm Hilty, a former Eureka Springs resident, sent one of his “bronzedermy” skull sculptures. “I’ve always had an obsession with taxidermy, so I’ve created an entire line of skull
replicas in bronze,” Hilty wrote. “I’m sending you Jezebel.” Mount Victoria Inn is donating a certificate for a night at the inn with breakfast, valued at $325. Eureka Springs School of the Arts is donating a voucher for $295 towards a five-day workshop at the school. The Grand Central Hotel is giving a “Grand Escape” package, valued at $429, for two nights lodging, dinner for two in the Grand Taverne and a couple’s massage. The Crescent Hotel, Basin Park Hotel, local galleries and stores have contributed gift certificates and items to the auction. Faith and Michael Shah have donated four watches from Shah Jewelry, valued at $400 and $550. “We have one each in small and large in both white and graphite,” said Ilene Powell, who is organizing the auction with Teresa DeVito, Penny Walker and KJ Zumwalt, owner of KJ’s Caribe Restaurant on Highway 62 west. Maureen Alexander will play music between the two live auctions, from 4 to 5 p.m. Gaskins Switch founding members Wolf Grulkey, Gary Albritton, LeRoy Gorell and Ron Sumner will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. and play until 9 p.m. Cover for the evening is $10 per person. To donate items, email info@savetheozarks.org.
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sisters, Peggy Ross, Bonnie Richard and Myrtle Seal; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents. He was a Navy Veteran who served in Vietnam on river patrol boats and originally from Baton Rouge. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, on Thursday, Aug. 29, from noon until service at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka KS 66675, donation form is on the Website, www.woundedwarriorproject.org/Donate or to his church, Holiday Island Baptist Church, P.O. Box 3129, Holiday Island, Ark.
Norbert George Bialka
NORBERT GEORGE BIALKA, resident of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, was born April 8, 1939 in St. Cloud, MN, son of Leonard and Matilda (Shrom) Bialke. Departed this life Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013 in Bentonville, Arkansas, at the age of 74 years. Norbert was a member of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. He enjoyed RC toys, model airplanes, shooting guns, boating, fishing, camping and vegetable gardening. He worked in general maintenance at Green Acres Lodge. On August 15, 1958, Norbert was united in marriage with Geraldine Mae (Sheppard) Bialka who survives him of the home. He is also survived by one son, Louis James Bialka and Julie Blum of Grandview, AR; three daughters, Gloria Anne and husband Jeffroy Agresto of Eureka Springs, AR, Catherine Mae and husband David Chaffee of Balsam Lake, WI and Gail Lynn and husband Larry Wolfe of Cassville,
April 8, 1939 – Sept. 4, 2013
MO; one brother, Don Bialke and wife Eileen of Big Lake, MN; grandchildren: Norbert Bialka III, Rebecca Bialka, Kandice Chaffee, Samantha Chaffee, Amanda Wolfe, Samantha Bialka, Nick Wolfe, Ryan Ramberg, Jamie Ramberg and Matthew Bialka; one step-grandchild, Brady Kruse; nine great-grandchildren; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Norbert was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Matilda Bialke and one son, Norbert George Bialka, II. Visitation was from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church with the service immediately following with Father Kevin Atunzu officiating. Military Honors followed at St. Elizabeth Parish Center on Passion Play Road with a luncheon afterward. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Cremation followed the service, and inurnment of cremains will be in the Catholic Cemetery, Hinckley, Minn. Memorial donations may be made to St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 30 Crescent Drive, Eureka Springs, Arkansas 72632. Online condolences sent to family at nelsonfuneral.com.
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Calendar of Events 15 beginning at 2:30 p.m. to help raise money for SWEPCO opposition group Save The Ozarks, which needs funds to pay for attorneys and expert witnesses in its case against the proposed mega-power line through the Eureka area. At Sunday’s event, a silent auction will take place from 3 to 6 p.m.; doors open to view auction items at 2:30. The first live auction will take place from 3 to 4 p.m.; live music by Maureen Alexander from 4 to 5 p.m.; second live auction from 5 to about 7 p.m.; followed by a musical reunion of Gaskins Switch, featuring LeRoy, Gary C., Ron and Wolf, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Admission to the event is a $10 donation. Donations are still being sought for the auctions; those interested in donating items or funds – or volunteering to work the Sept. 12: Ham radio club meeting – event on Sept. 15 – should email info@ Holiday Island SaveTheOzarks.org. More information at On Thursday, Sept. 12 at noon, the Lit- www.SaveTheOzarks.org. tle Switzerland Amateur Radio Club will meet at the Wild Hog BBQ, 3 Park Cliff Sept. 17: School board elections Drive in Holiday Island, for lunch and the All Carroll County School Board elecgroup’s monthly meeting. For more infor- tions will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 17 mation, email patriciadean@cox.net. from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The polling location for the Eureka Springs School Sept. 13: County GOP Women and District is the St. Elizabeth Parish Center. COP Committee fundraisert The Carroll County Republican Women Sept. 19: Quilters Guild Sew-In and the Republican Committee are sponand meeting soring a Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, Sept. Interested quilters of any skill level are 13, to raise money for the Mission Clinic invited to attend the September meeting of Berryville. All proceeds go to support of the Holiday Island Quilters Guild to the Mission Clinic. The Clinic provides free be held on Thursday, Sept.19 in the Holmedical attention for our neighbors in need. iday Island Clubhouse, Room A, lower Dinner will be served at the St. Anne’s Par- level. The Sew-In begins at 10 a.m., and ish Hall at 614 S Main (also known as 62 the general meeting will be held at 1 p.m. East in Berryville), a half-mile past the Ber- Catherine Henson will provide a demonryville Square. The dinner will include sal- stration on how to use some of those great ad, spaghetti (with or without meat), bever- sewing feet — yes, the ones still in the box age and dessert. Dinner will be served from that you wanted to use, but forgot how, or 5 to 8 p.m. Take-out is available. Admission they just didn’t do what you thought they is $7 for adults and $4 for children. The would do. For more information, contact public is invited and everyone is encour- Suzanne at 479-363-6416. aged to come support this worthy cause. Sept. 19: Ham radio club meeting – Sept. 15: Save The Ozarks fundraiser, Berryville auction, live music On Thursday Sept. 19 at 6:30PM, the Caribe Restaurant and Cantina will Little Switzerland Amateur Radio Club host a fundraising event on Sunday, Sept. will meet in the Berryville Mercy HospiSept. 11: Free discussion of new health insurance options Flora Roja Community Acupuncture will host a free talk about the Affordable Health Care Act and the new Arkansas Healthcare Marketplace options on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Beginning Oct. 1, individuals, families and small businesses can compare, choose and enroll in high-quality insuranc eplans through the Insurance Marketplace, a partnership of state and federal governments. Come learn about the essential health benefits of each plan offered. The speaker will be Charlisa Cato with the Arkansas Guide Organization. The public is invited to attend. Flora Roja is located at 119 Wall St. in Eureka Springs.
tal meeting room. Refreshments will be served. For more information, email patriciadean@cox.net. Sept. 24: School super to speak at Lions Club David Kellogg, the new superintendent at Eureka Springs School District, will be the featured speaker at the next Lions Club meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at noon at the Forest Hill Restaurant. Kellogg formerly served as superintendent of the Cossatot River School District and as the School Improvement Consultant within the framework of the Southern Regional Education Board. From 1987 through 2010, he served as principal at Springdale High School, El Dorado High School, Oak Grove High School, and Barton Junior High School. Some of his past educational accomplishments include overseeing the construction of a $15 million high school and facilitating the consolidation of the Van-Cove and Wickes School Districts. He is a Past President of the Arkansas Association of Secondary School Principals, and received the Pioneer Award from the Arkansas Work Force Education Division and was recognized by the Arkansas Activities Association for his Outstanding Leadership in Administration in Arkansas. The public is invited to attend this and other Lions Club meetings. The Eureka Springs/Holiday Island Lions Club is seeking prospects for membership. The club meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at noon at the Forest Hill Restaurant. “We Serve” is the Lions motto. Lions Club programs include sight conservation, hearing and speech conservation, diabetes awareness, youth outreach, international relations, environmental issues, and other programs. For more information, contact Dan Ellis, 479-981-9551. Sept. 24: HI Fire Ladies Auxiliary luncheon Holiday Island Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary luncheon will meet at 11 a.m. on Sept. 24, with check-in/social; lunch at noon. Cost. Reservations required by Sept. 20: contact Peggy Arnhart at 479-363-6235. Sept. 24 & 26: Help with health care enrollment When key parts of the Affordable Care Act take effect Jan. 1, 2014, Arkansans will
have a new way to buy health insurance: the Health Insurance Marketplace. The Arkansas Insurance Department is partnering with the federal government to establish this insurance marketplace where individuals, families and small businesses can compare qualified health insurance plans in Arkansas and choose the plan that best meets their needs. Consumers and small businesses will be able to shop for, compare and enroll in high-quality, affordable private health insurance at competitive prices beginning Oct. 1, 2013. Collette Crawford, an In-Person Assistor Guide with Boston Mountain Rural Health Clinic, will discuss how to enroll in the newly available health-care coverage on Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m. and on Sept. 26 at 9:30 a.m. at the Library Community Meeting Room in Eureka Springs. The public is invited to attend. Oct. 1: Line dancing group starting Line dancing at The Barn in Holiday Island will start Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. at 120 Shields Dr. The group is free and will meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m., with instruction on first Tuesdays. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Vicky Lemme at 479-253-9039. Oct. 23-27: Original Ozark Folk Festival Tickets are on sale for the 66th Annual Original Ozark Folk Festival. Tickets for reserve seating range from $35 to $75 (all fees included) and are available at www. TheAuditorium.org. The Original Ozark Folk Festival has been celebrated annually since 1948, making it the longest consecutively held annual folk festival in America. The festival takes place on Oct. 23-27 in Eureka Springs. The music, poetry, stories and art of the Ozarks will be featured throughout the weekend. Bands, musicians, singer-songwriters, poets, artists and crafters are encouraged to submit samples of their music or art for consideration. Submissions are being accepted until Sept. 15. They can send a press kit or digital samples of their work to submissions@ozarksfolkfestival. com. They can also mail their submission to the CAPC, 121 East Van Buren, Suite 3B, Eureka Springs, AR 72632. For more information, please visit OzarkFolkFestival. com and WoodSongs.com.
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Robbery Redux
More than 20 local residents dressed in 1920s attire to perform the annual Bank of Eureka Springs robbery re-enactment. The robbery occurred on September 27, 1922, and garnered national media attention when locals took matters into their own hands to catch the robbers. Pictured are this eccentric group preparing for their roles as sheriff, floozies, religious zealots, newsies, coroner and bank robbers) at Chelsea’s. At right is Tom Klein as he emerges from the original location of the bank with guns a-blazin’.
Photos by Chip Ford
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Young lovers from Cleavland, Okla., pose aside their vintage classic on Saturday during the annual Antique Car Show. Paula and Grandville Sissom preordered their ‘62 Galaxy 500 back in ‘61 and have lovingly cared for it all these years. The couple have participated in the Eureka car show for the past five years and don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.
“My goodness!” said one passerby as they approached this year’s Best of Show winner. The pristine ‘41 Willis Coupe, owned by Raymond Fritz, sits displayed with its hood up on Saturday during the show.
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Antique vehicles fill Eureka’s streets The streets were lined with locals and tourists alike for one of the most-loved parade events of the year, the Antique Car Parade. This parade features in 100-plus vintage classics of every make and model. Engines rumbled, kids caught candy and Baby Boomers could be seen grinning from ear to ear as the steel frames from eras long past coasted through the historic district – with loads of flair and style.
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Woodcarvers Jamboree
Photos by Chrys McClung
Highlanders compete in Elkins
Garrett Cross, Jackson Cross, Brandon Ray, Mathew McClung, Nathan Andress, Ryan Sanchez, Jake McClung, Robert Lefever, Reggie Sanchez and Luis Calacious pose after competing in Elkins over the weekend.
Photo by Chip Ford
The 26th annual Woodcarvers Jamboree was held at Pine Mountain Village over the weekend with 300+ works on display by 14 carvers from Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. Basswood lovers Sharon and Jim from Howe, Okla., are pictured here amid their work.
THEY’RE COMING BACK!!! Saturday, November 23 • 7 P.M.
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Nicole Morrison, center in red, and Heidi Kirk, center in black, move through the pack of runners during the race. Morrison went on to claim 12th place.
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The senior boys are pictured starting their early-morning race in Elkins. The Highlanders claimed their division, and individual winners were 1st Place Nathan Andress, 3rd Place Jake McClung, 6th Place Ryan Sanchez and 9th Place Mathew McClung.
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Coming attractions DeVito takes on Winter Film Festival By Jennifer Jackson
Teresa DeVito has worked on three movies. In one, she played a woman sitting at a bus stop next to another person, both of whom are thinking about talking each other, but never do. She also worked as a grip on the crew of “Frog Hair,” a feature-length comedy, and in June, wrote and starred in a spaghetti western parody, “A Fistful of Noodles,” named best picture in the Eureka Springs Downtown Network’s Five-Minute Film Festival. Now, she wants to direct. What DeVito is directing: the first Eureka Springs Winter Film Festival, booked to play the Auditorium at the end of January. Announced Sept. 3, it’s already causing ripples in independent film-making circles. “I screened my first film today,” DeVito said last Thursday. “It was an art film from New York.” DeVito said the idea for the festival grew out of the Downtown Network’s festival, held in Basin Park in June, which drew 14 entries and an enthusiastic audience. Afterwards, a lot of people approached her who either had made a movie or were working on one. “They wanted to take it to the next level, both in length and content,” she said. DeVito took the idea to the CAPC director Mike Maloney. He loved it, she said, and suggested holding it in the Auditorium. He also said Eureka Springs could support a full-scale film festival as an annual event if DeVito was willing to take it on. Her response: “Let’s do it.” “I’m hoping it grows into something really big for Eureka Springs,” she said. DeVito is now accepting digital-format films five to 30 minutes in length in five categories: drama, comedy, documentary, art film and animation. What she’s seeking: independent films made in this calendar year that inspire, enlighten and entertain. Anyone can enter, she said, and films can address mature subjects, although she encourages film-makers of all ages to enter. “We’ll have a Saturday matinee so that
Rotary revives Oktoberfest Brews, brats to raise funds for food By Jennifer Jackson
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kids can come,” she said. In line with her plans to “go big” with the festival, DeVito has three judges in mind whose names will be announced when they are confirmed. She is getting the call out for entries through the University of Arkansas public broadcast system as well as the festival website. Instead of asking local businesses for support, she is offering space on the website for a small charge to hotels, motels and restaurants that will be open in January. Tickets for the festival will be reasonably priced, she said, and available at the door on the day of the show. The emphasis is not on cash awards for entrants. “The recognition is going to be the big part of winning,” she said. DeVito said the main expense will be putting on a reception for film makers. She plans to be one, and is already in the process of making an art film. “I’d like to make three films,” she said. “I have that many ideas.” The Eureka Springs Winter Film Festival is Jan. 23, 24 and 24, 2014. Entry fee is $25. Deadline is Dec. 31, 2013. For mor information, call Teresa DeVito, 479-363-8185 or www.eurekaspringswinterfilmfest.com.
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Last year, the Eureka Springs Rotary learned about a new program that provides food for Berryville school children who might not get enough to eat at home. The program, called Operation Food for Hungry Kids, supplements a weekend food backpack program stared by the Loaves and Fishes food bank. Wanting to help, the Rotarians came up with the idea of having an Oktoberfest to raise money, but didn’t have time to pull it together last year. This year, they are throwing the seasonal celebration on the first Saturday of October in the parking lot between the Auditorium and the courthouse. “We wanted it to be downtown,” said Joanie Kratzer, publicity chair. “People can walk to it or drive to it. The main idea is to be right in the heart of town.” A beer garden will be set up, with four area breweries – Core, McBride, Mother’s and Fossil Cove – supplying
seasonal and craft beers. Admission of $15 buys samples of the brews. An additional $5 buys a commemorative mug to take from tap to tap. T-shirts will also be available, Kratzer said. The Rotarians will be grilling bratwurst and selling pretzels. Music will be provided by the Zibert Band from Arma, Kansas, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Additional food vendors on site will be Cajun Lunch Box, Deep Soul BBQ, Nomad Natural Plate, Ice Tea Spot and Candy Man. The beer garden opens at 11 a.m., with the event going until 5 p.m. on Oct. 5. Kratzer said holding an Oktoberfest complements the Rotary Club’s spring fundraiser, the Victorian Classic 10K. Brighton Ridge is helping underwrite Oktoberfest 2013. The city Parks Department is loaning Rotary two large tents, and Victor Smith of Turpentine Creek is setting them up. Cubs and organizations have held Oktoberfests in Eureka Springs in past years to raise money for community causes.
Methodist Men singing group coming to Eureka Springs The First United Methodist Church of Eureka Springs will present a short pre-service concert by the 20 voices of the Methodist Men of Note of Lees Summit, Mo., on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 9:45 a.m. The public is invited to attend. The Methodist Men of Note is a fellowship of Christian men who share time and talent spreading God’s love through music. Each month they sing for the worship service and perform for civic and community groups. Recently, they sang for the dedication of the Korean War Memorial in Kansas City, and in November, they sang at the Starlite Theatre in Branson as part of the Veteran’s Day celebrations.
From inside the walls of the Kansas State Prison to the Missouri State Fair, the men maintain a full schedule throughout the year. During the Christmas season they share with church shut-ins and with care centers. On this particular trip the men are singing at the Ozark Methodist Manor in Marionville, Mo., and in the Eastgate area and amphitheater of the Great Passion Play. The Methodist Men of Note have produced four CDs, the last being “Sing Your Way Home.” The title song was composed for them by the well-known Joseph Martin, first performed in March 2012 with Martin at the piano, for the Lee’s Summit United Methodist Church.
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Village View
Alison By Sandra TaylorSynar Brown
This week, my guest columnist is Jan Morill, author of The Red Kimono, recently published by U of A Press. Jan will teach a workshop on Character on September 21.
Invite Your Character to Coffee (or Happy Hour!)
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hough I’ve been writing for decades, I still find it amazing how characters come to life from black words on white paper. It’s what I love most about writing—creating characters with whom my readers connect. Most writers know what it’s like to come to a point when their characters quit “talking” to them, when instead of fingers flying over a keyboard, they stare at a blank screen, pull out their hair and wonder if that character will ever cooperate again. One of the best methods I’ve found to get a character to open up again is to interview him. That’s right, interview. It may sound a little wacky to those of you who are not writers, but for those of us who know that blank screen all too well, I encourage you to give this method a try. As a matter of fact, close your eyes and travel with your character to an imaginary place where he would be most comfortable conducting the interview. Have a conversation over a cup of coffee, or if you’d rather, take him to happy hour. When I began writing the sequel to The
Village Writing School coming workshops • September 21–CHARACTER Jan Morrill, author or The Red Kimono, U of A Press www.janmorrill.com • October 5–The Golden Trilogy Point of View, Sense of Place, & Internalization Pam Foster http://pamelafosterspeakerwriter. wordpress.com/ October 19 – MINDFUL Writing Find your deep writing voice Elizabeth Diane Newell-Mack MindfulWriters.org.
Red Kimono, that’s what I did with my character, Nobu, who was tight-lipped about what his story would be in the sequel. So I invited him to happy hour. Over a cup of hot sake, he began to talk to me. You can read the details of this interview in my blog post, “Happy Hour with Nobu.” http://janmorrill. wordpress.com/2011/08/05/happy-hourwith-nobu/ From asking him just a few questions, here is what I learned: • Following the end of World War II, Nobu and his brother Taro opened a nursery together in California. • Also after the war, Nobu discovered a decades-old secret he found in a letter in his mother’s belongings. Should this secret be discovered, it would tear apart his family. So, during happy hour with Nobu, I discovered what several pieces of his story would be in the sequel to The Red Kimono. Here are the steps I take when I interview my characters: 1) Make a list of things you’d like to know about your character. What is he afraid of? What’s his favorite or least favorite chore? Where would he like to be a fly on the wall? What would he change about himself? I have a list of more than twenty questions. I developed this list by thinking about what I’d like to know about real people. The thing is, in real life, I’m usually afraid to ask. That’s another thing I love about writing. I can ask my characters anything, and usually they answer. Here are some other questions I’ve asked: • What has been your hardest lesson? • If you had one day left on earth, who would you want to spend it with? • Tell me a secret, either about yourself or someone else. • Who was your greatest teacher? • Who do you need to forgive? • Who do you want to thank? 2) Decide on a location where you’d like to have the conversation with your character. See Village, page 29
Jan Morrill’s (www.janmorrill.com) award-winning short stories have been published in Chicken Soup for the Soul books and other anthologies. Her debut novel, The Red Kimono, was published by The University of Arkansas Press. She will be teaching a workshop on Character for the Village Writing School on September 21. For more information and to register on line, visit villagewritingschool.com. Or contact alisontaylorbrown@me.com or 479 292-3665.
Be Happy. Be Healthy. Be You.
This week’s Writers’ Night Out will feature Jessie Rex, a certified Master Life Coach, who will speak on Finding your Talent and Nurturing it. After homeschooling four boys, Jessie reinvented her life, following
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her passion into life coaching. You can see her happily working back and forth between the Emporium and Déjà vu as she builds her coaching business. And she’s writing a book. Writers’ Night Out is a free evening open to anyone interested in writing. It is held every Thursday at the Garden Bistro on North Main in Eureka, beginning at 6 pm. There is no charge.
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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.
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The Village Writing School Grab the closest kid you can find to read aloud this charming children’s story by Elizabeth Wolf about her beloved Lucy.
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Lucy, the rescue dog
few years ago, someone dumped a small, city dog in the desert. Wild animals tried to catch her for their dinner, and she fell down a mountainside trying to get away. She lived for 9 months in the desert, starving, with broken bones. She was ten years old when Grandma Lizzy rescued her, took her to her country home and named her Lucy. After several months, Lucy went from skinny and hairless to beautiful. She was a quiet Jack Russell terrier with unexpected long legs. Her overgrown eyebrows covered beautiful long eyelashes. Her soft curly hair gleamed slivery white. There was one black spot on her neck the size of a cell phone. “Why do you keep calling me Lucy?” she said to Grandma Lizzy. “You need a name so I can call you when there’s danger.” Of course, there was not much danger. Lucy stayed hidden under Grandma Lizzy’s couch during the day and under her bed at night. She was frightened of everything that moved. She was too frightened even to play. One day, Lucy peeked out from under the couch to see Grandma Lizzy pulling the yarn from an old green sweater full of mice holes. Grandma Lizzy made circles in the air as she wound a new ball of yarn. “Why don’t you throw that old thing away?” asked Lucy. “I want to make a new winter sweater to keep you warm.” Lucy watched the yarn ball grow. As the
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Elizabeth Wolf
ball grew, so did Lucy’s eyes. Long after Grandma Lizzy was asleep that night, Lucy kept watch on the green yarn ball. She crept out from under the couch and with her paw, swatted the ball off the coffee table onto the floor. Lucy feared the yarn ball was coming after her so she dived under the couch again. The ball of yarn stopped. It was the size of a grapefruit. Lucy growled, “Stay away or I’ll bite you with my sharp teeth.” When the yarn ball did nothing, Lucy decided to come out from under the couch. She stopped growling and decided that it was silly to be scared of a yarn ball just because it moved. Suddenly, she grabbed the yarn ball in her mouth, shaking her head hard from side to side. Surprising herself, she let go the yarn ball and it flew into the air, soaring over the coffee table. Wow! This was fun! She watched the yarn ball roll under the dining room table, hit the wall, and bounce back. She grabbed the yarn ball again, hurling it into the air. When it hit the floor, it bounced under a table, around a desk,
Raised in a convent in Arizona until she was 13, Elizabeth Wolf worked her way through college at the University of Calif./Berkeley and the University of Arizona, collecting a BSc in Science. After living in Mexico, she returned to the states and bought a farm in Ozark Mountains. She has lived in Eureka Springs for 38 years and has gone through many creative incarnations: a greenhouse owner, jewelry maker, fabric artist, oil and watercolorist, and now, creative writer. When sixty-eight years old, Lizzie backpacked across Europe alone, visiting 6 countries, with very little money, and returning with stories of many adventures and 94 watercolors and oil paintings. She has three children, all successful in medicine and business, who don’t quite know what to do with their Bohemian mother.
through some chairs, behind a couch leg, into the kitchen, and rolled to a stop in the middle of the room. She threw it so many places and made so much noise she woke up Grandma Lizzy. Grandma Lizzy jumped out of bed and ran down the hall, throwing on her long pink robe. She thought the noise came from wild animals that had snuck in the dog door. It had happened before. Grandma Lizzy stopped when she came into the front room. “Oh my! Oh my! What has been going on?” A giant spider web stretched over the entire front of the house and into the kitchen. Lucy was barking in terror. “Help! Help! I’m trapped. Please come get me.” Grandma Lizzy drew up her long pink robe, raised her leg high, and stepped into the web. Wobbling back and forth, she made her way into the kitchen, tiptoeing like a giant spider. “I had so much fun,” said Lucy. “but the yarn ball disappeared and the web gets tighter every time I turn around.” Grandma Lizzy picked up Lucy, untangled the yarn from her legs and pulled her away from the web. Oh how she had come to love Lucy. Lucy nestled in her arms for the first time. “I feel so safe in your arms, Grandma Lizzy. I think I can finally trust you. I love you.” “I love you too,” said Grandma Lizzy, as their noses touched. “I don’t feel frightened anymore,” said Lucy. “Care and love help us trust one another, so we can feel safe again,” said Grandma Lizzy. “Let’s make a promise to each other, Grandma Lizzy. I will be your loyal companion, and you can feed me and keep me
safe,” said Lucy. Grandma Lizzy stepped through the web returning to her bedroom. Lucy mumbled, “I’m so sleepy. I’ll just close my eyes a little.” She fell asleep in Grandma Lizzy’s arms. Instead of Lucy sleeping under the bed that night, she slept on Grandma Lizzy’s bed. The next morning, Lucy awoke alone, yawning and stretching. She wanted to find Grandma Lizzy. When she found her in the front room, she also found the disappearing yarn ball. The giant spider web was half-gone as Grandma Lizzy untangled and rewound the ball of yarn. Lucy was ready to play.
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Strictly Business
By Mary R. Flood
How to deal with high turnover in the service, tourism industries
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igh turnover rates are commonly found in the service and tourism industries, and they are extremely costly for businesses. Widely recognized studies show that it costs around twice an employee’s yearly wages to replace someone. These costs are associated with advertising, paperwork, time spent taking applications, interviewing and making hiring decisions, benefit enrollment, training, the learning curve and mistakes made while training, insurance and/or licensing costs (if applicable), job aids and uniforms, and employee orientation. There are also costs associated with compromised morale and productivity among existing staff members as people move in and out of the organization. Hiring the right people from the getgo is the simplest, least expensive way to correct high employee turnover. Take the time to check references, and ask for at least 5: two personal, and three professional contacts. Make sure the applicant is not overqualified – if it is a part time position they are seeking to help supplement existing income, that is understandable, and these folks can be a hard-working, wonderful
addition to your business. If it is fulltime employment, the overqualified applicant may be trying to bridge a gap while they continue to search for what they really want. Be aware. Then again, the person may be late in their career, wanting to wind it down, while having a steady stream of income to help support them until retirement. Know where your people are coming from and what their intentions are before you hire them. Conduct two interviews – one where another person from management or a staff leader sits in. Having a second opinion and an additional opportunity to uncover important facts about an applicant is simply priceless. Just make sure that the person sitting in is also trained in interviewing, what to look for, and is aware of what can and cannot be said or asked about. You can also learn a lot about an applicant’s ability to be flexible and their availability when several appointments are required in the interviewing process. However, make sure the process is not dragged out. Have respect for your own time and the business needs of hiring a good applicant in a timely fashion; and also respect for the potential employee whose time is
Award-winning writer to teach workshop The Village Writing School welcomes Jan Morrill, who will teach an afternoon workshop on Characterization on September 21. Morrill’s debut novel, The Red Jan Morrill Kimono, published this year by the University of Arkansas Press presents the character-driven
narratives of three teenagers struggling to find their place in America during World War II. In the workshop, she will demonstrate how to create multi-dimensional characters that come alive with personality, quirks, secrets, habits and senses, to keep the reader turning the page for more. Don’t miss this chance to learn from a master. The workshop is from 1-4 pm at the Garden Bistro on North Main in Eureka Springs. The cost is $25. Register on line at villagewritingschool. com. For more information, contact Alison at alisontaylorbrown@me.com or 479 292-3665.
also valuable – and probably limited! Another way to reduce turnover is to make sure the pay is right for the job, and that the job is reasonable with achievable goals of productivity. Requiring a person to do the jobs of two people when someone is out with surgery or when there is a staffing issue may be the only choice your business has. Make sure that the pay is just for the increase of work and that the employee is still able to meet goals of productivity or that exceptions are made for the necessary stretch. This helps keep morale up and shows consideration and gratitude on management’s part. Also, pay and benefits should be reviewed on an annual basis to make sure the business has a competitive compensation package that will help retain employees. Talk with your employees about what their goals are and if they are happy with their work. You may have a bartender who really wants to be out on the floor, or a prep cook that may want the opportunity to bartend. With a smaller staff, people can more readily be cross-trained, which helps fill gaps in times of need. By utilizing the talent in your workplace, you may discover you don’t need to hire another cook, or another clerk. This also helps retain employees by giving them mobility in the workplace, increased flexibility, a sense of personal achievement, and opportunities to expand upon their skills. Sometimes employers get too comfortable – or busy – and unintentionally take advantage of their employees’ loyalty and willingness to serve. Simple personal emails or text messages of praise and gratitude can mean so much to an employee having a hard day. Taking the time to thank your people for their service brings immeasurable cost savings to the business. When workers know they are recognized and that management cares, loyalty flourishes, and they are more willing to stick around, especially in rough patches. No matter how great your workplace
is, there are times when even our best people need to move on and it can be so difficult – even scary – to let them go. When there is a better opportunity for an employee that the current business simply can’t provide, the exit door should be shown with understanding and well wishes. There are also times when family, personal, or medical needs take a priority and our muchloved employees have to say goodbye. That, too, should be met with consideration and gratitude. It is appropriate for employees, if possible, to give a few weeks notice or create a “soft exit” (where the employee is still available part time or for training purposes) to give the organization time to adjust, gather, and train a replacement. This helps build good rapport between the exiting employee, management, and existing staff, and also keeps the bridge of networking open for future needs of references, a referral, or a return hire. For businesses, it is the right thing to do (if the employee has been on staff more than 90 days to a year, especially) to thank the resigning employee for their service, award them with a certificate of service or a card signed by management and staff, and have cake or other celebratory food available in the workplace to share. I mention these gestures because they ofte times are mistaken as unnecessary frills, when they are actually extremely important signals. When a worker announces they have found a better opportunity, there may be another worker who is thinking about taking that same route. If your business is struggling with employee morale, productivity, and has high turnover, you can almost guarantee it! Management must take the time to show gratitude and appreciation for all workers meeting goals of attendance, attitude, productivity, and time of service. This shows the staff that they do matter and their time and efforts are acknowledged.
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DAR celebrates Constitution By Jennifer Jackson
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On Sept. 17, 1787, the Constitution of the United States was adopted by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Penn. Last Friday, descendants of patriots who fought in the American Revolution visited Mayor Morris Pate’s office, where they watched him sign a proclamation declaring Sept. 17 through Sept. 23 Constitution Week in Eureka Springs. Celebrating the U.S. Constitution is one of the projects of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, which petitioned Congress in 1955 to set aside a week to remind people of their responsibility to protect and defend the Constitution, the oldest document still in active use that outlines the self-government of a people. The D.A.R. also commissioned the building of Constitution Hall, a performing arts center in Washington, D.C.
Transition JOHN BURRIS, a resident of Eureka Springs, born Sept. 4, 1923 in Wewoka, OK, son of Sam & Dicie Burris. He departed this life on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013 on his birthday at the age of 90 years. John served as a corporal in the U.S. Army during WWII, in Germany and across five other countries. He worked as an oil field driller and later as a life insurance agent, receiving several awards during his career. John also drove a school bus for ten years and was an active member of First Assembly of God Church of Eureka Springs. John is survived by his wife, VaDella Rider Burris, of the home; children, Cheryl and husband Al Houser, of Tulsa, OK,
Founded in Eureka Springs in 1951, the Abendschone Chapter of the D.A.R., celebrates Constitution Week by setting up an exhibit at Cornerstone banks in downtown Eureka Springs and Holiday Island. Members also sponsor an American History essay contest for 5th through 8th graders in Carroll County and a Good Citizen essay contest for high school seniors. Last spring, they presented new American and state flags to the Eureka Springs High School. D.A.R. members are descendants of the patriots who fought in the American Revolution. The local chapter is named in honor of Reinhold Abendschone of Berks County, Penn., an ancestor of May Fuller, a founding chapter member. The goals of the D.A.R. are to perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American independence, to promote the development of an enlightened public opinion and to foster patriotic citizenship. For more information, go to www.dar.org.
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Sept. 4, 1923 – Sept. 4, 2013 David Burris of Holiday Island, AR, Janna and husband Ron Hobbs, of Branson, MO, Dawne and husband Ray Crochet of Birmingham, AL; brother, Don Burris of Oklahoma City, OK; ten grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren from AL, AR, CA, OK, and NC. John was preceded in death by his parents, Sam & Dicie Burris; brother Harvey Lee Burris; and sisters, Iva Weston and Dot Williams. Visitation will be 5 until 7 p.m., Friday Sept. 13, 2013 at the Nelsons Chapel of the Springs. Funeral will be 10 a.m., Saturday, September 14, 2013 at First Assembly of God Church, Eureka Springs with Rev. William Hughart and Rev. Charles Reed officiating. Interment at the Eureka Springs Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorials may be sent Gideon’s International, POB 362, Berryville, AR 72616. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nelsonfuneral.com.
Photo by Jennifer Jackson
Members of the Abendschone Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution watch as Mayor Morris Pate signs a proclamation declaring Sept. 17-23 Constitution Week in Eureka Springs in his office Friday. From left are Stella Buckman, Phyllis Jones, chapter regent Fayette Schmutzler, Pate, Betty Wallace and Ginger Malmstrom.
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ship Fund • Single Parent Scholarship Fund • Southeast Fayetteville Community Center • Youth Bridge For more information on the Motorcycle Art Show, see the Citizen’s previous report on that event at http://www. lovelycitizen.com/story/1996654.html. For more on BBB, visit www.BikesBluesAndBBQ.org. ••• Following is the schedule of events at venues that have specials and live music scheduled for BBB weekend: Pied Piper Pub / Cathouse (sponsoring business of BBB): • Sept. 19: Noon to 4 p.m., Brody Buster; 5 to 9 p.m., Foleys Van • Sept. 20: Noon to 4 p.m., Matt Reeves; 5 to 9 p.m., Mark Shields; 8 p.m. to midnight (inside) Brody Buster; 8 p.m. to midnight (beer garden) Dirt-
foot (from Louisiana). • Sept. 21: Noon to 3 p.m., Keith Nicholson; 4 to 7 p.m., Matt Reeves; 8 p.m. to midnight, Brody Buster Band; 8 p.m. to midnight, Left of Center. Angler’s Grill & Pub: • Sept. 19 & 20: Outdoor party from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., featuring smoked ribs and pulled pork by Ivan of the Ozarks and live music both days from noon to 7 p.m. Rockin’ Pig: • Sept. 20 & 21: Beer garden with BBQ specials and special prices on motorcycle apparel; live music from 7 to 11 p.m. featuring the Bryant Brothers. Legends: • Daily food and drink specials and DJ ongoing throughout the day • Sept. 18 – 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Slam Boxx • Sept. 19 – 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Strange Company • Sept. 20 – 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Slam Boxx • Sept. 21 – 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Moonshine Mafia
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Lively Entertainment By Kristal Kuykendall
By Kristal Kuykendall
Lots of great roots, bluegrass music
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s a longtime student of live music, each week I check out the area’s schedules of upcoming bands and give most of those bands a listen online — if I have not already heard them in person. Following are my favorites scheduled to perform in Eureka Springs this weekend: WEDNESDAY The smoky Slaughter Daughters from Wichita, Kan., bring to Chelsea’s Corner Cafe & Bar tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 11, their fiercely unique, dark-leaning “Gothgrass” sound to the American roots panorama with original songs that serenade the tragedy of human descent. Their influences include a wide variety of Americana, bluegrass, folk rock and roots music, from Slim Cessna’s Auto Club to Woody Guthrie. Ariana Celestine and Cecilia Rehab’s aggressive, ominous approach to string
music sounds like blood dripping on a banjo, and they are as beautiful as they are haunting in how they give song and story to the inner depths of emotion. This is not your grandpa’s bluegrass. Having shared the stage with the likes of Soda Gardocki, The Godd*** Gallows, Willy “Tea” Taylor and many more, The Slaughter Daughters are self-described lifers of the road and music, making a habit of hitting the highway for months at at time, tantalizing crowds with their dark chemistry and engaging song craft. They will perform an intimate, free Wednesday night show at Chelsea’s Corner Cafe & Bar, 10 Mountain St., 479-253-6723. Open to ages 21 and up; show starts around 9 p.m. FRIDAY “Newgrass” – or progressive bluegrass – band Deep Fried Squirrel, an
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eclectic group of musicians from the Springfield, Mo., area play one of the widest ranges of music you could imagine. The band features members Caleb Fairchild on guitar and vocals; Deakin Mooney on banjo, keys and vocals; Eric Mathewson on fiddle; and Jake Norman on bass. Deep Fried Squirrel’s music will remind listeners of such popular Newgrass groups as Yonder Mountain String Band, The Steeldrivers, John Hartford and perhaps even Railroad Earth. The band performs Friday night at Chelsea’s, located at 10 Mountain St., 479-253-6723. Deep Fried Squirrel’s performance will begin around 9 p.m. Admission is $5. Open to ages 21 and up. SATURDAY Tyler Gregory’s show at Cathouse Lounge/ Pied Piper Pub is my pick for Saturday night. Hailing from the rolling hills of Kansas, Tyler Gregory can regularly be found performing with his steam-powered melodies.
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Gregory’s mix of blues and roots music howls with a sense of passion and freedom. This songcrafter takes the cues and lifestyle from WWII-era blues bellowers and drives full force on his guitar/banjo/stomp-box live performance arrangements. Tyler Gregory & The Bootleg Band have release three albums as well as managed to tour (averaging 230 shows a year) consistently the last three years. They have shared the stage with bands such as, JJ Grey & Mofro, Lucky Tubb, Dawes, Split Lip Rayfield, Charlie Parr, and Truckstop Honeymoon. Critics seem to love Gregory and his music. Hype Weekly writes: “When listening to Tyler Gregory I feel as though I’m sitting around a campfire, drinking Scotch. I feel as though this is what I should have been listening to my entire life, and as though it’s where I’m supposed to be at that moment.” And The Examiner music writer said: “Tyler Gregory has earned a reputation as the best act in town, with good reason. The musical magician has a sonorous, resounding voice that demands every listeners’ attention, and the multi-tasking powers to stomp a percussion beat while plucking and strumming at a guitar.” Gregory’s show at Cathouse / Pied Piper begins at 8 p.m. Open to ages 21 and up; no charge for admission. Show ends at midnight. Cathouse / Pied Piper is located at 82 Armstrong St., on the south end of Main in downtown Eureka Springs. 479-363-9976. Following is the complete schedule of entertainment for Eureka Springs venues during the coming week: THURSDAY, SEPT. 12 • Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 12 Spring St., 479-2537837: Maureen Alexander, 5 to 8 p.m. • Blarney Stone, 85 S. Main St., 479363-6633: Pro Football night • Chaser’s, 169 E. Van Buren, 479-2535522: Karaoke with Tiny, 9 p.m. • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: MC Glossy, 9 p.m. • Jack’s Place, 37 Spring St., 479-2532219: Karaoke with DJ Goose, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
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The Slaughter Daughters perform tonight at Chelsea’s. Deep Fried Squirrel performs Friday night.
• Squid & Whale, 37 Spring St., 479253-7147: “Open Mic Musical Smackdown” with Bloody Buddy and “Action Art” with Regina. FRIDAY, SEPT. 13 • Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant: Hogscalders, noon to 3 p.m.; Hogscalders, 6 to 9 p.m. • Berean Coffee House, 4032 E. Van Buren, 479-244-7495: Live music, 7 p.m. • Blarney Stone: Hiser Brothers, 8:30 p.m. • Cathouse / Pied Piper, 82 Armstrong St., 479-363-9976: Tyler Gregory, 8 p.m. to midnight • Chaser’s: Live music, 9 p.m. • Chelsea’s: Deep Fried Squirrel, 9 p.m. • Eureka Live!, 35 N. Main St., 479253-7020: DJ & Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Eureka Paradise, 75 S. Main St., 479363-6574: DJ & Dance music, 8 p.m. • Henri’s Just One More, 19 1/2 Spring St., 479-253-5795: Juke Box, 9 p.m. • Jack’s Place: Karaoke with DJ Goose, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 105 E. Van Buren, 479-253-2500: DJ/Karaoke, 8 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main St., 479253-2525: Craig Kinsey & Hank Schyma, noon to 4 p.m.; Live Music, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 45 Spring St., 479-363-6444: Matt Reeves Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: Karaoke with Tiny, 7:30 p.m. • Squid & Whale: Foxtrot Uniform, 9 p.m. • Voulez-Vous Lounge, 63 Spring St., 479-363-6595: Lilly Bee & The Pollinators, 9 p.m. SATURDAY, SEPT. 14 • Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant: Chris Diablo, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Blarney Stone: Brick Fields & the Chosen Ones, 8:30 p.m. • Cathouse / Pied Piper: Tyler Gregory, 8 p.m. to midnight • Chaser’s: Live music, 9 p.m.
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Tyler Gregory performs Saturday evening at Pied Piper.
• Chelsea’s: JT Huff, 4 to 7 p.m.; Hutch and the Coy Dog Fiasco, 9 p.m. • Eureka Live!: DJ & Dancing 9 p.m. to close • Eureka Paradise: DJ & Dance music, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. • Henri’s Just One More, 19 1/2 Spring St., 479-253-5795: Juke Box, 9 p.m. • Jack’s Place: Just Sayin’, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): DJ/ Karaoke, 8 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe: Johnnie & Friends, noon to 4 p.m.; Belladonna, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den: Home Grown Hippie, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Matt Reeves Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern: One Way Road, 8 p.m. • Smiling Brook Cafe, 57 N. Main, 479981-3582: (B.Y.O.B.) Handmade Moments, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Squid & Whale: Matt Reeves, 9 p.m. • Voulez-Vous Lounge: Lilly Bee & The Pollinators, 9 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPT. 15
• Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant: Live Music, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Blarney Stone: Pro Football Game Day • Chelsea’s: Tebo Brujos, 7:30 p.m. • Eureka Paradise: Local night • New Delhi Cafe: Johnnie & Friends, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Squid & Whale: Local Talent Showcase MONDAY, SEPT. 16 • Blarney Stone: Pro Football night • Chaser’s: Bike Night with Live Entertainment, 9 p.m. • Chelsea’s: Springbilly, 9 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe: Craig Kinsey & Hank Schyma, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Squid & Whale: Disaster Piece Theatre TUESDAY, SEPT. 17 • Blarney Stone: ‘80’s dress-up for Jessica’s Birthday Party with DJ • Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 9 p.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18 • Chelsea’s: Shawn James & the Shape Shifters, 9 p.m. • Squid & Whale: Ladies Night & Pie Social, featuring Sweetwater Gypsies
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to request that an officer check on her daughter, as she was unable to contact her for several days. 11:48 a.m. — A report was phoned in of a motorcyclist passing vehicles on the right-hand side on the highway in town. An officer located the cycle, but did not have the opportunity to contact the reckless driver. 2:47 p.m. — A caller reported a two-vehicle accident. There were no injuries. 4:27 p.m. — A woman called to report an accident, she was cut off and hit the individual and traffic is blocked. 6:56 p.m. — Caller advised she was being choked by her grandpa and said there were witnesses. Officers responded and after discussing it with the individuals, determined that the discipline had been exaggerated. Get a grip grandpa, just not on her neck. 11:05 p.m. — A noise complaint was called in about a local bar. The responding officer said they agreed to turn it down. Sept. 7 5:13 a.m. — An officer made a traffic stop which resulted in the arrest of a man for driving on suspended license, failure to pay, fictitious vehicle license and no insurance. Does this guy follow any rules? 8:33 a.m. — Complainant advised there was a campfire in a local park. When the officer arrived, the fire was put out. Remember what Smokey The Bear says! 9:19 a.m. — An officer assisted in re-routing a semi truck that had gotten stuck on one of our quaint side streets and got him back to the highway. 2:26 p.m. — Complainant advised that a vehicle had backed into his motorcycle at a local bar. An officer responded and took the report. 3:42 p.m. — A request for an officer to take a report of an accident with no injuries that happened in the parking lot of a local discount store. 3:55 p.m. — A call from a local business advising a vehicle driving at least 90 mph traveling into town from the south. The officer was unable to locate the vehicle. 8:59 p.m. — A report of an erratic driver from a local restaurant, nearly hit a
bike. The officer was able to make contact with the driver. 10:26 p.m. — A man called to request an officer’s help with someone that is harassing him, by phone. Hint, unplug the phone. 11:19 p.m. — An employee from a local inn advised of an intoxicated female who was not a guest there, seemed to be lost and took off on foot. The officers located her and returned her to the hotel where she was staying, where friends agreed to look after her. Sept. 8 7:49 a.m. — Caller reported a truck and trailer parked illegally in front of a church. Officers attempted to locate the owner at area hotels, but had no luck. The trailer was towed. 9:00 a.m. — The parks department reported a substantial amount of plants missing from one of the local springs. Officers took a report and video will be examined. It’s not nice to fool with Mother Nature or the Eureka Springs Parks Dept! 12:17 p.m. — A hit-and-run was reported that had happened earlier. Officers responded to get a description of the other vehicle. You can’t hide that damage! 2:19 p.m. — A concerned citizen reported a dog inside a vehicle. Animal Control & traffic officer attempted to locate the vehicle, but it was already gone. 2:34 p.m. — A Carroll County Sheriffs Deputy reported a vehicle that had stolen gas and was later seen driving erratically. The officers were unable to locate the vehicle in town. 9:09 p.m. — Complainant advised of a reckless driver. Officer responded, but did not come into contact with the vehicle. 9:32 p.m. — A concerned caller said a back door to a local restaurant was open with the light on inside. The responding officer checked the building and all was secure. 10:09 p.m. — A complainant advised she needed to report an incident at a local overnight lodging business. Sept. 9 12:26 a.m. — An employee at a local tavern called to speak to an officer and discuss his phone possibly being stolen by a co-worker. A report was not taken at this time.
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The Natural Way Pine tree extract has many benefits
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ycnogenol is derived from the French Maritime Pine tree. A high quality extract has so Jim Fain many uses and practical benefits that I’m finding it difficult put together an organized column on this remarkable supplement. This easy to take, all natural gift from nature has more than 270 scientific studies published on PubMed. Here, is the link http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih. gov/pubmed/?term=pycnogenol . ADHD, Parkinson’s, cancer, asthma, heart disease, prevention of sunburn, venous insufficiency, eye troubles like retinal bleeding or macular degeneration and glaucoma, rheumatoid arthritis, irritable bowel, Crohn’s, allergies, seborhea, eczema and psoriasis along with blood pressure are just some of the ailments pycnogenol has shown benefit. There are many more. Where do I as a natural health columnist start? I use this myself for multiple benefit but mostly to help with my coronary artery disease (I’ve also added vitamin K2 at 100mcg/daily hopefully to reduce calcium in my arteries). Of course, I’ve changed my food choice from the supermarket but I’ve added this food supplement, pycnogenol, from the health food store at 100mg/day. Most people will find benefit with just 50mg/day, for whatever they happen to have to deal with, as long as the pycnogenol is of high quality. I like a European standardized product but an American standardized is OK, too. There is very little downside with very few people reporting negatives such as a mild tummy ache when first starting. I wouldn’t suggest pycnogenol if you’re on prescribed drugs that reduce the activity of your immune system like Embrel (R). Pycnogenol has been shown to be immunomodulatory meaning it helps the immune system target the bad guys without it causing an autoimmune response. Any autoimmune ailment likely would reduce with the use of this extraordinary extract. I believe, this is why allergies reduce across the board as this goes to the underlying issue of an overexuberent immune response. Chronic skin disorders fall into this same group as does rheumatoid conditions. This is a gift from Nature which is abundant in generosity. You can see how difficult pycnogenol is to write about but I’ve seen first hand how people improve their lives after using pycnogenol over time. A smart choice in adding other supplements can make a big difference when combined with Maritime Pine bark.
Wisecrack Zodiac ARIES: You have a great idea on Tuesday. Cradle that sucker in bubble wrap and tend to its needs, or it will be you and that egg from Parenting class all over again. Made a good omelet, though. TAURUS: If you put a thousand monkeys in a room stocked with a thousand typewriters, and gave them whiskey, they couldn’t write anything as weird as Saturday. They might, however, write the next “50 Shades of Grey” and make you a millionaire. GEMINI: Violence isn’t the answer, although lately you’ve been thinking it’s a great suggestion. Try to talk out your problems first. When that doesn’t work, go ahead and dive into an all-out food fight. CANCER: When a stroke of good fortune comes your way, don’t grab the brush and try to paint over your whole life. The universe is a very temperamental artist. LEO: You might as well be in Norway, because the sun never sets on opportunity right now. Work while you’ve got the light, and don’t let that wide smile get sunburned. VIRGO: A window doesn’t always open when a door closes. Sometimes you just sit in the dark and wonder where you left the matches. Take time for a little introspection, but don’t stay too long, otherwise you’ll hiss like a vampire when the exit sign finally lights up. LIBRA: It’s easier to face your fears than to keep dodging them like a private eye from late night TV. Once you see them up close, you’ll realize they’re a lot shorter in real life. SCORPIO: Patience is a virtue, but since your undies are flying like a pirate flag, that ship has sailed. Keep your temper in check when you do the walk of shame down the plank. SAGITTARIUS: There’s no accounting for taste, which is good considering the style checks you’ve been bouncing out of your closet. Cash in those Daisy Dukes and tube top for
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something that covers your assets and keeps children from screaming. CAPRICORN: The mighty have fallen at your workplace, but take comfort: the crater they left would make a great company swimming pool. Bring it up at the next meeting and you’ll get that promotion. AQUARIUS: Everything won’t come up roses, but there’s some lavender, basil and something growing on the back forty that really mellows out the cows. Spend some time in
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the garden, after you buy a truckload of Cheetos for Bossie. PISCES: Change isn’t always a bad thing; it runs the washing machines and makes sure you get the good chips out of the vending machine for lunch. Give it a chance when it shakes up your routine on Sunday. You may reap far more than a few quarters.
Crossword Puzzle ACROSS 1. Passionate fling in France 8. San Jose is _____ Rica’s capital 13. Pops that are licked or sucked 14. Group of eight 15. Region between Cancer and Capricorn 16. Wombs 17. Joint ownership word 18. Seaweed, Laminariaceae 20. Cobra 21. Wised up 24. Indigenous person of northeastern Thailand 25. Assist 26. Nautical pegs 28. Insect that sucks plant juice 31. Curt 32. Purplish flower 34. Feather need in punishment 35. Blunder 36. Concert proof of payment 41. Bled in the wash 42. Nursemaid of India
43. Tic-Tac-_____ 44. Not plumb 46. Roman goddess of wisdom 49. Protective spirit 50. Type of print between bourgeois and minion 51. Garment finisher 52. How far some jack the price up DOWN 1. Lowest female voices 2. Public place for
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orations 3. Plant life 4. Mont Blanc 5. Three on a sundial 6. Took heed 7. German industrial city 8. Uprising 9. Halloween month abbr. 10. Thief 11. Foot bones 12. Animal tissue fat 19. Mating ground 22. Train track 23. Pool left after the ocean
ebbs 27. Action word 28. Par 29. Robbed at sea 30. Butting in on 33. Attempt 34. Worn concert memorabilia 37. Poets’ two feet 38. LSD or driving to Newton County 39. Type of idea or book 40. Facetious darling 45. Untrue 47. Maiden name 48. Adam’s rib
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Your dog?
This dog was found by Animal Control, Saturday, Aug. 7 in the area of Highways 23 South and 62. He appears to be a mix of Blue Heeler and German Shorthair. He’s very sad and wants to go home. If you know where the dog belongs, please call the Eureka Springs Police Dept. at 479-253-8666.
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I have high energy and feel my best when productively crossing things off my “to do” list. I consider myself a planner and I take pride in my ability to multi-task, prioritize and work smart. I like to work with people. I am creative. I keep my commitments by going the extra mile.
Shadow is a large, pretty 5-year-old black lab mix who is very friendly, loving and smart. She has special needs and is on medication for well-controlled seizures. Shadow loves peanut butter so is easy to give medication. She and her twin sister Shelby have never been separated and it would be wonderful if they could be adopted together. For more information, call the Good Shepherd Humane Society Animal Shelter at 479-253-9188 or stop by the shelter on Highway 62 East in Eureka Springs. Shelter hours are noon to 5 p.m. daily except Wednesdays.
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the baby does not die, he or she may need nursing care the rest of their life. I wonder if the power company will pay the bill for medical and nursing care? Other people may develop chronic illness as a result of ingesting the chemical contaminated water and/or other foods, such as deer meat, which may result in becoming permanently disabled. This would depend on the quantity ingested, the length of exposure, and how each individual reacts to the chemical.
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This may sound silly, but the better you develop the image in your head, the better the interview will go. 3) Close your eyes and let the conversation unfold, as if you’re watching a movie. 4) Write down what you see and hear in
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WORKSHOPS PLANNED The council also decided Monday to hold a workshop to discuss proposed Ordinance 2189, which would increase prices for parking spaces during special events. The workshop’s purpose is to gather more information and decide what to do. The ordinance would apply to personnel working and running the events, but not the locals and tourists in attendance, officials said. When festivals and events such as the summer Blues Festival take place in Eureka Springs, the festival officials will rent parking spaces from the city to store their vehicles for a day or more. In the past, festival workers have received special rates to do so, but with Ordinance 2189 they will pay the same rates as everyone else, said City Clerk Ann Armstrong. The council decided to hold a workshop about the proposed Clean City Ordinance. “It’s called Clean City Nuisance Ordinance, and we need to set a workshop,” said Alderman David Mitchell. “It is an expansion of the discussion of an old
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People who will want to move out of this area to get away from the chemical contamination will not be able to as no one will want to buy their property and move into this area. Any government or government agency that lets this happen is NOT acting in the interest of the people who rely on the government and it agencies to protect them. If the government and its agencies can not or will not protect the people then the people must be allowed to protect themselves. — Concerned Eureka property owner (Name withheld upon request) this “movie”—what your character is wearing, his expressions, quirks, the atmosphere in the room, the conversation. Let your fingers fly. Don’t edit. Just get it down on paper. And now, a little secret. One of the most interesting aspects of this method of character development is what you may learn about yourself; because aren’t all of our characters pieces of ourselves? process that was under review in the past; that was demolition by neglect.” The concept has changed into an ordinance on its fifth draft that encompasses lawn care, stationary or broken vehicles and boats and “scavenged vehicles” Mitchell said. With this ordinance the council is trying to regulate how yards and homes appear with one fell swoop. The council will also soon hold a workshop to discuss the regulations for group tour franchises. In other business, the council numbered and read for the first time proposed Ordinance 2190, which would remove 80 Mountain St. from the status of “religious buildings” in R-1. The council then immediately tasked City Attorney Tim Weaver with drafting an ordinance to rezone 80 Mountain St. to C-3. The building has been used in recent months as a theater, and some neighbors have protested the use because of additional traffic in the area surrounding performance times. Aldermen also directed Weaver to draft an ordinance that adds “intimate theater” to conditional uses allowed in C-3 zones and establishes the definition of “intimate theater” set by the Planning Commission.
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Ferraris overtake the Crescent A wedding amid a wild weekend The annual Crescent Classic was held in Eureka Springs over the weekend. The event is hosted by Ferrari of Denver and Crescent Classic. Brian Redman was the guest speaker this year, Redman has competed in 15 World Championship Grands Prix. The Classic brought in exotics from over 8 states for the weekend, touring the countrysides on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The host for the group was the Crescent Hotel, which also served and a staging ground for the various festivities.
Tyler and Dacia Stark gather with family on the Western District Courthouse steps on Saturday for their wedding ceremony. Tyler had heard of what a magical place Eureka Springs was, especially for weddings, after looking for the perfect place to marry his sweetheart. This was the first time visiting Eureka Springs for the Joplin, Mo., couple, “... but it won’t be our last!”, said the Starks. So with antique cars, gun-toting bank robbers and exotic cars abounding, the two kissed, and the rest is a unique memory – one that could be made only in Eureka Springs.
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AL HOOKS – SELLS EUREKA ... FOR INFORMATION ON ANY HOME IN EUREKA, CALL 877.279.0001 HOOKED ON EUREKA – Al, Cheryl and Paul NEw
8 Main Street Lots !!! Beautiful commercial lots located between Planner Hill and downtown Eureka shopping. The heavy foot & road traffic make this an ideal location for a commercial business. $349,000.
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Great home on one of Eureka’s unique streets. Views of downtown from deck & backyard. Approx. 1,724 sq. ft. 2 bed/2 bath, 2 car garage with additional parking pad. PLUS additional 1 bed/1 bath & workshop, both with separate entrances. Fireplace, Jacuzzi bath, eat in kitchen and lots of storage. This is a MUST SEE! $153,000.
Beautifully Restored Award Winning Victorian boasts 5 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, architectural details throughout, full basement, short walk to town center. OWNER FINANCING. $249,000.
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The perfect marriage of home & lake. This geo Dome Home & fab guest house are nestled on pristinely landscaped grounds & gardens with million dollar views. Multi leveled decks surround this home, and invite the Ozarks into your living areas. The home has been immaculately maintained with attention to detail and quality. Amenities too numerous to list. $369,000. $304,000. REDUCED $65K.
2 Homes 180° views!! Home 1 - 2 Bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Home 2 - 2 bed, 1 bath RV pad w 50 amp hookup. Both homes on 2.5 acres. Currently used as nitely lodgings. Lots of Possibilities with 2 homes! $244,300.
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Single family 2,250 sq ft home with finished downstairs boasts 4 Bedroom , 2 & 1/2 baths, 2 kitchens, 2 covered decks, 2 living areas - one with gas log fireplace.and Jacuzzi tub. Addtl room off of kitchen that would be great for added living space or workshop. Off street parking. Small fenced area in part of the yard. $139,900.
This home boasts an open living/dining area that has a gas log fireplace. With the split floor plan, provides privacy. A great deck for entertaining and a fenced back yard. 2 car garage. Utility laundry room. Close to all Holiday Island amenities. $135,000.
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1800’s shotgun-style farmhouse nestled on private wooded acreage offers end of road privacy and endless possibilities. Double parlor, front and back covered porches, upper balcony, garden space and old barn. Hidden gem waiting to be uncovered. $149,900. $124,000.
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Beautiful 3/2 Federal style home offers charm & appeal with its landscaped yard, ample living space, basement and off street parking right off of the Historic Loop. Call me for a Showing TODAY! $242,000.
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