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Dispatch Desk Oct. 12 9:18 a.m. — Animal control helped a resident with a honey bee issue. 9:19 a.m. — A homeless person sleeping behind a business agreed to leave the property and not return. 10:20 a.m. — An officer repaired a coin machine. 10:44 a.m. — An officer filed a report on theft. 10:47 a.m. — No report was needed after an officer repaired a broken meter. 3:25 p.m. — An officer filed a report on a two-vehicle accident. Oct. 13 3:20 a.m. — An officer searched for but could not locate a reported suspicious male. 5:40 a.m. — A person slumped over a steering wheel turned out to be sleeping. 7:29 a.m. — Two subjects sleeping on the side of the road agreed to move along. 10:06 a.m. — An officer tagged a suspected vehicle. 11:38 a.m. — An officer searched for but could not locate a dog reported to be running into traffic. Oct. 15 9:35 a.m. — An officer helped Berryville officers make contact with a reported erratic driver. 7:30 p.m. — Parties in a reported domestic dispute were gone on arrival. Oct. 16 9:13 a.m. — An officer filed a report on a two-vehicle accident.

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Oct. 17 12:12 a.m. — A subject was arrested for driving while intoxicated, driving left of center, no seat belt, no insurance, failure to pay registration fees and no driver’s license. Other than that, everything was fine. 1:15 a.m. — An officer searched for but could not locate a reported screaming woman. She must not have been screaming too loudly. 1:48 a.m. — A subject was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct. 4:20 a.m. — Officers searched for but could not locate subjects reported to be banging on a woman’s window. 3:07 p.m. — A subject was arrested for driving while intoxicated. 7:35 p.m. — An officer filed a report on an accident. 9:36 p.m. — A subject was arrested for driving while intoxicated. 10:07 p.m. — A male and female were arrested for assaulting a taxi driver. Oct. 18 11:12 a.m. — An officer notified a coroner that a subject was dead after a welfare check. 6:28 p.m. — No report was needed in a car accident. 7:40 p.m. — An officer secured an area after reports of a suspicious male. Oct. 19 4:09 a.m. — There were no signs of forced entry following an alarm.

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Spirit of the Art Colony and typed up an optimistic message and posted it on his Facebook wall. It read: It took seven days for God to create “Dwayne at 51, dad of 17-year-old, the Heavens and earth but people believe super-cool daughter and son, 15-year those seven days could have been thou- owner/operator of successful heat and sands of years. For Dwayne Hathcoat, air company and recent lottery winner who lost two teenagers within a span of with purchase of the Art Colony in Eurethree years, every second is eternity. ka Springs … Experiencing a degree of The Art Colony is a glimmer of hope hope that one can be happy — still curithat lingers between the second and ous — and lucky to know good people.” minute hands, and a place where he and Then his daughter Nikki was killed in partner Atom Bleu recall fondly their a car accident in the summer of 2014. trips with the kids to Eureka Springs beA multi-colored yard light creates a fore they bought the property from J.D. rainbow that reflects across the water and Cathy Harris in fountain in the atrium 2013. — a fountain he built “Of all the hurdles “Once the purchase was just for Nikki. that I had to get over, “This fountain completed, we began the biggest one was is dedicated to my what would nearly be time,” Hathcoat said. daughter. It repTwo years before, a year of building an resents God’s coveHathcoat’s 18-yearnant of hope after the entirely new vision for Photo by Tavi Ellis old son Daniel and flood.” Dwayne Hathcoat, left, and partner Atom Bleu, right, say the Art Colony has been life — our canvas was Daniel’s best friend The sun has just already chosen. It was a set on this cool Fri- their wellspring of hope and a place to heal and begin again. died in a fiery accident when a girl that day evening and the whirlwind of events, was driving their sounds of creation are experiences and new Cash Paid truck crashed into a settling as artists repeople.” for tree. Daniel and the treat to their studios. other kids in the truck Gold ~ Silver Hathcoat makes his – Dwayne Hathcoat were returning from way to a chair in the Diamonds ~ Coins a night of drinking. atrium near the founThe girl fled the scene tain and stops. while Daniel’s charred body was pulled “It’s a blur. It’s a total blur,” he says JEWELRY CO. from the truck. She was later convicted as he stares into the fountain. of two counts of manslaughter. Hathcoat “The fountain represents my current 82 Spring St. • Eureka Springs struggled to accept what he thought was life as it flows continuously and the tall10 - 6 • Wed - Sun a lenient sentence. Eureka Springs was a er towers are for my son Devon. They Phone 253-5022 long way from Lawton, Okla., and pro- collect the flowing, living water. The vided the backdrop for a fresh start. flames are desire, the dolphins stand for So A Affordable, ffor ff orda dabl ble, e, “Once the purchase was completed, intelligence and the vines stand for conYour Payments End Before Our Warranty! Your we began what would nearly be a year nections, the flowers are for ideas and of building an entirely new vision for the rocks are for the earth,” he says as life — our canvas was already chosen. It he pauses and clears his throat. “The was a whirlwind of events, experiences shorter towers are for Daniel and Nikki. and new people,” he said. They no longer collect any life but they AUTO Hathcoat had just turned 51 and was still contribute to our lives and the lights BUSINESS ready to try life again. He decided to reflect their memories.” HOME tell the world he was ready to try again Quality Solutions with See Art Colony, page 11 R.K. R .K. Girlinghouse, D.D.S • Darren Fisher, D.D.S. Professional Services By Alana Cook

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Eureka Springs, county aim to upgrade emergency dispatch systems By Alana Cook

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A sales representative from Harris Corp., left, shows Sheriff Randy Mayfield, right, the company’s P25-compliant tower, which the representative said is sturdy enough to withstand most emergencies, storms and lightning strikes like the ones that have struck and disabled local agencies’ computer systems in the past.

Local police and fire officials and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office are working to secure funding to upgrade their emergency dispatch system so it has wi-fi and a global positioning system. The upgraded P25 system will allow emergency workers and law enforcement to communicate on common frequencies with the option of a 256-bit encryption and will meet Federal Communications Commission requirements that were implemented after 9/11. Harris Corp. sales representatives said the new system will put the city’s and the county’s emergency workers and law enforcement on the same play-

ing field as counties like Benton and Washington because the new radios will operate like cell phones, making it easier for agencies from smaller cities and counties to communicate during a disaster. Though representatives from Harris, CCSO or Western Carroll County Ambulance District officials were unable to confirm the total cost for the city or the county’s upgrades, Eureka Springs Police Chief Thomas Achord told the Citizen that the initial estimated cost for Harris’ Symphony touchscreen dispatch terminal and software, which would make ESPD fully operable with P25, is between $30,000 and $35,000. That cost would include integrating the

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Legal perspective

Local prosecutors, legislators say domestic violence is difficult to curb Editor’s Note: This article is the third in a three-part series. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. By Samantha Jones CCNNews@cox-internet.com

Though he has seen cases of domestic violence as Madison County circuit judge, Dale Ramsey didn’t understand how complex the issue is until earlier this year. His perspective completely changed, Ramsey said, when he played an educational game at a domestic violence training session. He recalled being given a limited number of cards representing money and good will, saying he had to choose how to use these resources when confronted with different scenarios. When asked what he’d do if his partner tried to control his behavior, Ramsey said he’d leave. Leaving an abusive relationship, he explained, turned out to be difficult in action. “You could go to a friend’s house, but that cost you good will. You could go to a hotel, but that cost a lot of money,” Ramsey said. Through the exercise, he said, he realized why victims of domestic violence stay with their abuser. “My eyes were opened. I learned about the lack of choices women have in domestic violence. I learned how domestic violence affects people,” Ramsey said. Ramsey, who has been an attorney and judge for 25 years, said he didn’t understand how domestic violence works because he has never experienced it. Before the training seminar, he said, he often became frustrated with victims when they refused to press charges against their abusers. “Many judges and others are frustrated because women often complain and file charges and nothing ever comes of it, because they dismiss their cases or don’t follow through. That’s very frustrating,” Ramsey said. “I learned, and now I understand why that happens.” Chris Flanagin, a former deputy prosecuting attorney who practices law in Car-

roll County, also noted the circumstances that cause victims to stay with their abusers. Many times, Flanagin said, victims depend on their abusers for income and stability. Flanagin said the situation becomes even more difficult if a victim has children. “A lot of times, these victims may not have family to reach out to, so they simply do not know where to go. They do not know how they’ll be able to provide food for their children,” Flanagin said. Document the abuse Though it doesn’t always happen, Flanagin said some victims do choose to leave their abusers and speak out in court. He suggested that victims try to document the abuse as much as possible, saying documentation can go a long way toward getting a conviction. Police officers, Flanagin said, can help acquire documentation by wearing body cameras and sharing information with those in the judicial system as soon as possible. “I know it’s not inexpensive, but resources should be raised to provide that. We have to share the information. People in the system from criminal justice to the judicial system need to be on the same page,” Flanagin said. An important document, Flanagin noted, is the lethality assessment. Carroll County Sheriff Randy Mayfield explained that the lethality assessment asks 12 questions about abuse, covering physical and emotional abuse. The goal of the lethality assessment, Mayfield said, is to provide documentation of the domestic dispute to build a case against the abuser. “The most significant part of getting a conviction is documentation at the time of the offense or as close to the time of offense as possible. There are times when I was able to use video evidence to get a conviction when I couldn’t necessarily get the victim to answer questions the way they stated the events unfolded at the time of the offense,” Flanagin sad.

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Thunderstorms rumbled across Carroll County last Thursday evening and Friday morning, complete with an impressive light show. Official rain totals across the county ranged from .25 to 1.5 inches, with some rain gauges showing more. We don’t recommend standing out in thunderstorms with a camera and metal tripod to make photographs like this one by photographer David Bell.

The lethality assessment is a part of Laura’s Law. The law, passed during the 2015 Arkansas legislative session, requires police officers to complete the lethality assessment when investigating a domestic dispute. “Now we’ve got prosecutors communicating with police and advocates,” said state Rep. Bob Ballinger (R-Hindsville), whose district includes a portion of Carroll County. New laws Arkansas Rep. Charlotte Douglas noted that several more laws regarding domestic violence were passed in 2015. These laws are: Act 873, which implements a statewide victims’ rights card informing victims of their rights; Act 876, which addresses victimless prosecution; Act 608, which allows a victim to make a victims’ impact statement at a parole hearing; Act 701, which adds “in-laws” to the definition of domestic abuse; and Act 952, which mandates teen dating violence education twice a year in public schools. Douglas said Laura’s Card links victims to their rights, including information on local shelters and how to get a protection

order. “This knowledge gives power back to the victims and enables them to make life-saving decisions,” Douglas said. “If a person is informed of their rights, the person will realize there are laws in place to take a proactive approach in protecting themselves.” Douglas remembered being contacted by Laura Webb in 2013, saying she began advocating for victims of domestic violence then. Webb, Douglas said, survived a vehicular assault by her husband. Soon after meeting Webb, Douglas recalled, she began meeting other former victims of domestic violence. “It became apparent to me that domestic violence is an epidemic, if not pandemic,” Douglas said. Douglas isn’t done yet. She said she’s working on reforming the way the court system deals with alimony and victims’ reparation; another project she hopes to complete, she said, is a statewide domestic violence registry. One way to improve current laws, Flanagin noted, is adding questions about subSee Overview, page 15

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Detention officer arrested, accused of bringing in contraband By Samantha Jones

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A Carroll County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) detention officer was arrested last week after allegedly introducing prohibited contraband into the detention center. The Carroll County DetenEarles tion Center intake log notes that 44-year-old Irving Gerald Earles of Berryville was charged with two counts of furnishing prohibited articles on Thursday, Oct. 15. According to a press release from CCSO, Earles was terminated from the detention center

Sheriff Randy Mayfield commented on at the time of the arrest. The press release notes that Earles the arrest, saying no one is above the law. “We hold all our employees to the began working as a detention officer on Feb. 25, 2015. He highest standards of conduct. Evidence was employed in the indicates Mr. Earles same position from “He conspired at least June 11, 2011 to June violated the trust of 10 times that we can this office, his fellow 21, 2014, the release document to introduce says. employees and the contraband into the jail.” citizens of Carroll Earles faces more County,” Mayfield charges, the release – George Frye notes, including 10 said. “There is no place in law enforcecounts of conduct ment for such conconstituting conspiracy. According to Chief Deputy Maj. duct. We will seek vigorous prosecution George Frye, Earles allegedly brought in this case or any such violation of pubcandy, cigarettes and aerosol spray into lic trust.” the detention center. Earles is being housed in the Benton “He conspired at least 10 times that we County Detention Center, and his bond can document to introduce contraband has been set at $100,000. The investigainto the jail,” Frye said. tion is ongoing.

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What do

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Citizen Opinion by Cindy Worley

October is domestic violence awareness month. Do you think progress has been made in the state since the passing of Laura’s Law?

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

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Help needed

Ashlie Ledbetter “Ash”

We need more advocacy and resources for the victims, places to go and ways to take care of their children so they know that help is available.

Ron Baptista

Derik Brendle

I don’t know what kind of effect it has had. I feel both parties should have no-contact orders.

I think anything will help the situation, especially if a process is in place to rate their propensity for violence.

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Hats off to Brashears for another wonderful Giving Tree Awards Ceremony. On behalf of People Helping People (PHP), we thank the Carroll County Community Foundation for our grant which helps to purchase vitally needed prescription medicine. With grants such as this, in combination with tax-deductible donations from individuals, we have provided this service for 24 years. In 2014, we spent over $17,000.00 at our counties pharmacies, filling more the 1,000 prescriptions and helping 338 people. Please help us to help others with a “Shot in the Arm” donation that will help sustain us through 2016! PHP will begin our Fall Letter Campaign in hopes that you will choose to become part of this program of hope and healing. If you are not on our mailing list and would like to be (you will receive

one “Shot in the Arm” request a year), please send your name and address to Brenda Jenkins,. Office of Human Concern, P.O. Box 778 Rogers, AR 72757 and reference PHP. The OHC is our umbrella 501©(3) organization. Alternatively, we will include our letter in an upcoming issue of the newspaper for your consideration. All donations are used for medicine and your support is essential for this on going need in our communities. Let’s rise to the occasion and show that we continue to care. Our sincere thanks to all of you for making others lives just a little bit brighter and healthier. Sincerely, KATHY MCCORMICK People Helping People Eureka Springs

Officials determine no foul play in BV apartment fire Vincent Shipley

Anthony Rae Belisle

I think it still goes on. I’ve seen it across the street from me.

I believe they have cracked down on it. The law has been useful.

“Vinnie”

“Tony”

John Ward “Pookie”

It’s possible, but domestic violence is a problem that still needs to be corrected.

Citizen Survey October is domestic violence awareness month. Do you think progress has been made in the state since the passing of Laura’s Law?

m Yes m No Go to www.lovelycitizen.com and weigh in. Vote by Wednesday 9 a.m.

By Samantha Jones The fire that destroyed six units at the Magnolia Village Apartments in Berryville last week has been ruled accidental. Det. Daniel Crawford of the Berryville Police Department reported Tuesday morning that the fire likely started due to an electrical short or a gas furnace. “It’s hard to say exactly at this point. We will call it undetermined,” Crawford said. Investigators with the police department, Crawford said, found no signs of foul play in the rubble. Crawford said burn patterns pointed to an area between two apartments where a gas furnace was located. “Over there, there’s nothing where anybody would have had access to start a fire. It’s pretty indicative it was natural,” Crawford said. The fire occurred early Tuesday, Oct. 13. Berryville Fire Chief Shannon Chester reported that he received a call at 7:30 a.m. that morning saying part of the apartment complex on Doxey Lane was on fire. Chester said his crew stayed on the scene until 11:50 a.m.

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Nicholas Anderson helps his cousin, Eric Mock, salvage items from Mock’s apartment at Magnolia Village last week. Mock’s apartment and several others were destroyed in a fire on the morning of Oct 13. Mock’s uncle Chris Mock also assisted in sorting through the rubble.

There were no injuries in the blaze, but six apartments were destroyed and three have water damage. To help residents who have lost their homes, an account has been set up at Cornerstone Bank.

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School board considers leasing site of old high school By Samantha Jones

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If all goes as planned, the Eureka Springs School District might lease the land the old high school is located on to the Eureka Springs Highlander Community Center Foundation. The board passed a resolution Tuesday night to have legal counsel draw up a lease between the district and the

foundation. Diane Murphy, chairwoman of the foundation, explained that the foundation hopes to remove the old high school building to build a community center. The foundation is asking the district to lease the property at 10 percent of gross revenue with an annual minimum payment of at least $10,000. Including the proposed lease payment, Murphy said the foundation

would need to pay at least $100,000 each year to keep the project going. She proposed building an office complex and renting out office space to help fundraising efforts. “The city cannot afford to take that on, and we want to avoid going to the citizens. We’ve crafted bids keeping that in mind,” Murphy said. Revenue from the office complex,

she noted, would be between $120,000 and $150,000 a year. She said the foundation hasn’t begun fundraising yet, saying the property needs to be secured first. If that happens, Murphy explained, the foundation would start fundraising immediately. Board member Al Larson suggested taking the matter to an attorney. The See School, page 15

Officials say school district is performing well By Samantha Jones

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Eureka Springs School District officials presented the district’s annual report to the public Tuesday night. According to the officials, the school district is doing well in all facets. School counselor Rachel Hyatt delivered the testing report, saying results from last year’s Partnership for Assessment of Read-

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iness for College and Careers (PARCC) test said. won’t be in until the first week of NovemA future project, he noted, involves ber. Students spent 40 days taking the test students learning the science behind scilast year, Hyatt said. ence-fiction movie props. Allen said a EuThis year, she continued, students will reka Springs resident who worked on the test using the ACT “Star Trek” films has Aspire program. Hyatt offered to demonsaid the PARCC test strate how the props This year, the teachers are had its problems but work. really getting together on noted that students enThe district’s princommon areas of growth. joyed its format. cipals all spoke. We’re clustering around “I think they really Kathryn Lavender, like the option of takprincipal of the high areas of interest and ing it on the computer. school, said more AP working as a team.” That was a big deal for classes have been ofthem,” Hyatt said. fered this year than – Clare Lesieur Jake Allen, coorever before. In total, dinator of the Gifted Lavender said, the and Talented program, explained how the school is offering 10 AP classes. school identifies Gifted and Talented stu“That’s a record,” Lavender said. dents. The process begins, Allen said, with These classes are AP language, AP a referral. He said the referral can come literature, AP calculus, AP statistics, AP from teachers, parents, community mem- chemistry, AP physics and AP U.S. histobers or even students. ry. Three other AP classes — AP biology, “I had a student refer herself this year,” AP environmental science and AP comAllen said. puter science — are provided through Once students have been referred, Al- the Arkansas School for Mathematics, len said, they take standardized creativity Sciences and the Arts. tests. A committee is assembled after this Lavender said students are also taking evaluation, he continued, to choose which concurrent college classes through Arstudents best fit the program. Allen added kansas Tech University. The high school, that referrals don’t typically begin until the she explained, is helping students discovthird grade. er career possibilities in various fields. He updated the public on what Gifted “Our exceptional students and outand Talented students have been doing this standing teachers have many reasons to year, saying a woman spoke to the students be proud,” Lavender said. on haunted houses in the state. Middle school principal Cindy Holt “Surprisingly, it was educational,” Allen pointed out some extracurricular activ-

ities available to students in her school. Holt noted how student council allows students to take initiative, with representation from all grade levels. “It allows students to have a voice in their school,” Holt said. Other activities, Holt continued, include band, choir, cross country, volleyball and track. Elementary school principal Clare Lesieur commented on how her staff has stepped up professional development activities in light of new state requirements increasing such staff education. “This year, the teachers are really getting together on common areas of growth. We’re clustering around areas of interest and working as a team,” Lesieur said. School treasurer Pam McGarrah presented the financial report, saying the district’s legal balance for 2014-15 was $2,035,000. McGarrah said the district refunded a bond in May, saving $477,000 for projects. “That money will be used to complete the track project, do improvements on the elementary playground and buy a new school bus,” McGarrah said. Superintendent Bryan Pruitt said the track project is almost complete. Last week, Pruitt said, the track was repaved. He said a leather surface will be placed on the track in the next couple of weeks if the weather is good. Future projects, Pruitt said, include an LED light project, improved technology in classrooms, a better bus fleet and grants for an outdoor classroom.

October 22, 2015 – Lovely County Citizen – Page

CERT classes scheduled for fall

The Carroll County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be offering several classes in October and November. The Berryville Fire Department will host three classes on Tuesday, Oct. 27. A class on disaster preparedness will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., with classes on disaster psychology and CERT organization and documentation scheduled for 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. The rest of Berryville’s schedule is: a class on disaster fire suppression from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3; a class on light search and rescuer from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10; a class on disaster medical operations from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17; a class on disaster medical operations from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24; classes on terrorism and CERT from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 28. The Holiday Island Fire Department is

offering a similar schedule. That schedule is: classes on disaster preparedness, disaster psychology and CERT organization and documentation from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 11; a class on disaster fire suppression from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11; a class on light search and rescue from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Nov. 18; a class on disaster medical operations from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18; a class on disaster medical operations from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 18; and a class on terrorism and CERT from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 28. Both departments will offer a written exam from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. CERT trains county residents to be self-sufficient in a disaster or emergency. For more information on CERT, call the Office of Emergency Management in Berryville at 870-423-4357.

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Grassy Knob Knitting Group helps local children stay warm

Members of the Grassy Knob knitting group on Oct. 7 brought each of the 40 children from the Eureka Springs ABC Preschool a set of mittens and a scarf and a hat to keep them warm. Georgette Garner helped knitting group members Pam Davenport and Jean Gammie with the project. “The joy and appreciation showed in the children’s’ faces when they got called up to pick out a set,” a press

release from the group said. “These visits were spearheaded by Garner 10 years ago and have been a blessing to the preschool program.” The group makes the hats, scarves and mittens throughout the year so they can be delivered when the weather turns cold. If you have any extra yarn to donate to this project, please contact the preschool at 479-253-8704. Any donations will be greatly appreciated. Now Under New Ownership

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Hathcoat lowers himself into the hard chair, picks up a pen and notepad and begins scribbling in his journal. Bleu stands just a few feet away from him and doesn’t leave his side as he describes the moments that unfolded immediately after Hathcoat received the calls about the teenagers’ deaths. “It was just traumatic. You just don’t know what to do,” Bleu said. “I thought, ‘Do I put my socks on?’ I tried to get to the hospital as quickly as possible … At that moment on, everything changed.” Not long after Daniel’s death, Bleu wrote “Bulletproof Kids” to raise awareness about the dangers of teenage drinking and driving. The two plan to use money they got from a settlement to start the Bulletproof Kids program. “After all the bad is put behind our current thoughts, we can begin to recreate our lives and with this, we see hope because we know even more things will change,” Hathcoat said. “The wonderful quality of spirit at the colony is the best evidence that I have that good still exists. With that good present and evident, I can believe there is remedy for any bad.” Hathcoat leans into Bleu’s lap. “That’s hope, isn’t it?” he said.

Carroll County Judge Sam Barr issued a Red Flag Warning on Monday, asking county residents to refrain from any outdoor burning until weather conditions improve. Also Monday, Eureka Springs Fire Chief Randy Ates issued a burn ban for the city. The ban will remain in effect until it is lifted by Ates.

Sigmon selected to Beef Ambassador team

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Atom Bleu, left, comforts his partner, Dwayne Hathcoat on the stairs at the Art Colony. Despite insurmountable tragedies, the two have stayed together. ‘Atom has been by my side through all the devastation and with his calm quite demeanor has helped me beyond what I could put into words,’ he said.

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Hillberry 2 a hit

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Hillberry 2, The Harvest Moon Festival, debuted at The Farm to packed crowds ready to get their groove on last Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Storms pounded the area Friday night but Saturday and Sunday highs were in the mid-70s and lows were in the upper 40s. Arts and Activities Director Kim Smootz said that this was Deadhead Production’s first year to produce Hillberry 2 and expects next year’s event to draw even more crowds. “This was the first year and it’s our biggest festival yet at The Farm but I think it’s about on par with Highberry’s attendance,” she said. “The support that we received from the Harvest Festival regulars was amazing.”

Linda Tweedy and Ma Dank have a little Nothin’ but peace and bubbles for these Crowds packed like sardines near the front of the stage as headliner Leftover girl fun Saturday night. cats. Salmon strummed its unique blend of bluegrass, rock, country and Zydeco Saturday night.

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Fall in Eureka

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Since the beauty of fall eventually makes a mess of things, Dan Smith Eureka residents Jake Achor, Denise Pepmiller and their takes advantage of a gorgeous OctoA group of Eureka Springs kindergarten and first grade girls play hide- 10-month-old daughter Delphia spend a perfect autumn eve- ber afternoon and tidies up the yard of ning hiking and soaking in the view at Kings River Overlook. his home on Hillside Avenue. and-seek at Harmon Park.

Out for a Sunday morning float, a pair of kayakers on Lake Leatherwood had fun scaring up a small flock of ducks that had not yet flown south for the winter. Steve Zimmerman belting the blues on the patio of Brews.

Over War Eagle weekend, Cass and Scott welcomed hundreds of treasure hunters to their yard sale of epic proportions, which by Sunday morning, had been thoroughly picked over and whittled down to a mere 1,500 items.

Carol Ryan sipped coffee and enjoyed the smooth sounds of Steve Zimmermann on the patio at Brews on Saturday evening.

Michelle Gann and Judy Montgomery, volunteers of the Rotary Club, helped make sure that Oktoberfest ran smoothly, passing out wristbands and mini-mug souvenirs. The proceeds from the event will benefit Back Our Kids, a program designed to provide backpacks and school supplies to area children in need.

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Writers Colony to hold ‘Equal Writes’ fundraiser Yermiyahu Ahron Taub and Zeek Taylor will be featured poets and storytellers at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 at K.J.’s Caribe Restaurant y Cantina. Taub, a gay man who grew up in an ultra-orthodox yeshiva and oversees the Israel and Judaica sections of the Library of Congress. He wrote four volumes of poetry, “Prayers of a Heretic/Tfiles fun an apikoyres,” “Uncle Feygele,” “What Stillness Illuminated/Vos shtilkayt hot baloykhtn” and “The Insatiable Psalm.” He was honored by the Museum of Jewish Heritage as one of New York’s best emerging Jewish artists and has been nominated four times for a Pushcart Prize and twice for a Best of the Net award. Taylor has been the subject of many one-man exhibits and juried shows

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Lorna Trigg teaches a group how to improve their well-being through rhythm during a Eureka Stress Busters class. In addition to offering a variety of stress-reduction tools, the Stress Busters Exchange just launched to provide trade using alternative currency, the Sepal, which is equal to one dollar.

New community-based trading system debuts in Eureka Springs

The Eureka Stress Busters, a community-based trading system that allows people to trade without using hardearned dollars, just launched and is inviting members to join. Stress Busters is part of the global Community Exchange System network where participants can trade with others locally and around the world without using official currency. All that is required is for participants to commit to giving back to the community equally what they take from it. Participants will receive their own trade bank account and access to a marketplace of thousands of useful goods and services. After registering, participants can advertise their offerings and wants and see what others are offering and what they require to negotiate a trade. D’Coda, Director of the Ozark Herb-

al Academy, explained the Community Exchange and Stress Busters during last week’s meet-and-greet at Fire Om Earth. D-Coda, an Ozark Grannywoman and herbalist who spent years studying plants in Hurricane Creek, told the group that when she was an intelligence analyst, she was asked by a company she worked for in the United Kingdom to research sustainable economies and find ways for people to trade goods and services without paper currency. “The exchange is a value-based system. Each person can set the amount of what they think their goods or services are worth and in Stress Busters, they trade in Seples,” she said. For more information on Eureka Stress Busters, go to the exchange’s website at https://www.community-exchange.org.

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foundation’s lease proposal, Larson said, will be kept in mind. “I think what we’ll end up with is probably not this, but perhaps the give and take between the parties will come up with something mutually acceptable,” Larson said. Board member Debbie Davis said she would like to take care of the matter sooner rather than later. “I wouldn’t mind having a special meeting to address it. We’ve been sitting on it for how many years now?” Davis said. The board also approved renovations to the elementary school playground. Superintendent Bryan Pruitt said most of the preliminary work has been done on the project already. “I have talked to the architect. We’ve hired an engineer. We’ve contacted the (Arkansas Department of Education) and we’ve got a project number, but we need board approval to move forward with that,” Pruitt said. Treasurer Pam McGarrah presented the financial report, saying the district’s bank balance at the end of September was $6,269,000. The fund balance was $6,306,000 and the legal balance was $1,757,000. Board members elected new officers, naming Chris McClung president, Al Larson vice president and Gayla Wolfinbarger secretary. The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 at the administration building.

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stance abuse to the lethality assessment. “I see that at the heart of so many of these situations,” Flanagin said. Services and awareness He also called for more readily available services for victims. As it stands, Flanagin said, Carroll County does not have nearly enough services to help victims escape abusive relationships. While the Carroll County Safety Network and the Purple Flower provide help in the county, Flanagin said these services are not publicized as much as they should be. “The best way to combat domestic violence is awareness. Information needs to be out there readily available. That’s easier said than done,” Flanagin said. This information, Flanagin continued, could help victims realize they are in a dangerous situation. Ballinger agreed, saying victims often become so isolated that they believe it’s normal to be abused. “Those people kind of live in a box, and this is just how

Arkansas Heritage Month grants available

Arkansas Gives Day information meeting set for Nov. 3

The Arkansas Heritage Month grant application process is now open. Each year, dozens of organizations statewide apply for and receive grants to help develop local events and programs that support the Heritage Month theme. This year’s theme is “Arkansas Arts: Celebrating our Creative Culture.” Heritage Month grants are intended to assist in promoting and preserving the heritage of Arkansas. Grants of up to $5,000 may be requested by non-profit organizations to support a project that reflects the Heritage Month theme. A grant application booklet that outlines all criteria and the grant selection process can be accessed one of four ways: • Download the information from www.arkansasheritage.com • Write to the Heritage Month Grant Coordinator at DAH, 323 Center St., Suite 1500, Little Rock, AR 72201 • Fax a request to (501) 324-9154 • Email Randy@ArkansasHeritage.org Applications must be received in the Department of Arkansas Heritage office no later than 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7.

All 501(c)3 nonprofits in Carroll County that are interested in participating in or learning more about Arkansas Gives Day are invited to join the Carroll County Community Foundation and a representative of the Arkansas Community Foundation at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Cornerstone Bank of Berryville’s meeting room for an informational meeting on the subject. Building on the success of the first Arkansas Gives Day in 2015, when approximately $2 million was raised statewide in a 12-hour period, the Community Foundation has announced that the next Arkansas Gives Day online event will be held on April 7, 2016. Sponsored by the Arkansas Community Foundation in conjunction with the Arkansas Nonprofit Alliance, Arkansas Gives Day provides bonus dollars and prizes for participating nonprofits in addition to the funds that are donated by the public. The entire day is an exciting celebration of giving and a great way for nonprofits to raise money and awareness of their cause. For more information, contact the Carroll County Community Foundation at carrollcounty@arcf.org or call executive director Janell Robertson.

life is. If somebody can interject something to give them a tool to work their way out of what they’re living in, it really helps fix the problem,” Ballinger said. “That’s my hope from the legislative side.” It’s just as important, Ramsey asserted, for legislators and judges to understand what victims are going through. Ramsey said victims are misjudged far too often because people working in the courts aren’t properly educated on how domestic violence works. “I think people need to understand why it happens. It’s not just about what it is. It’s about why victims react the way they do,” Ramsey said. Since receiving training, Ramsey said he has been educating judges and attorneys throughout Arkansas on how domestic violence works. One idea he emphasizes, he said, is that women aren’t always the victims of domestic violence. “It’s not always women, and domestic violence is not just two people hitting each other. It goes much deeper than that,” Ramsey said. Just as women are not the only victims of domestic violence, Ramsey said domestic violence is not only a wom-

en’s issue. He asked men to begin speaking out against domestic violence, saying education for all people would be very beneficial to victims. “People need to understand this is also a men’s issue. It affects not only women in households but also the little boys and girls in the house. Men need to take leadership on this, too,” Ramsey said. When children see abuse in their home, Flanagin pointed out, they often end up perpetuating the cycle themselves as adults. “We need to have awareness that this is not OK, and there are other options and alternatives. I think awareness is the best solution to this problem,” Flanagin said. Education and awareness, Ramsey agreed, will help shift the view of domestic violence from a women’s issue to a human issue. If this perception changes, Ramsey expressed hope that victims will be treated with more empathy and kindness than ever before. This, Ramsey said, could permanently change the way domestic violence is handled in the legislature, courts and at home. “I have a better understanding now,” Ramsey said. “Other people need to understand, too.”

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Calendar of Events Send calendar entries to Samantha Jones at CCNNews@cox-internet.com. The calendar is reserved for events sponsored by non-profit entities, benefits for non-profits and free events. First priority will be given to organizations providing a public service, such as rural fire departments, schools, churches, hospital auxiliaries and services for senior citizens or veterans. Submissions should be timely. Calendar listings should not be more than 30 days in advance of the event. The calendar is sometimes edited to fit the available space in the print edition. See the full calendar online at www.LovelyCitizen.com.

Oct. 22: AARP Driver Safety Class

Mercy Hospital of Berryville will host an AARP Driver Safety class on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 214 Carter St. Sign-in begins at 8 a.m. and class begins at 8:30 a.m. All materials are included in the class fee of $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Call Deana at 870-423-5230 to register.

Oct. 24: Honoring Barbara Harmony

A reception in honor of Barbara Harmony will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Carnegie Library annex community room. It will be a potluck. RSVP by emailing jfroelich@ wildblue.net.

Oct. 24: Toys for Tots Toy Run

A Toys for Tots toy run will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at Victorian Inn at 4028 East Van Buren Avenue in Eureka Springs. The event will end at the Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center. There will be chili and door prizes, and a donation of $20 is suggested. All riders, bikes and caged vehicles are welcome. Contact the Berryville Chamber of Commerce at 870-423-3704, Morris Pate at 479-9810333 or Carla Mann at 870-423-3265 for more information.

Oct. 25: Green Sanctuary Program

Forrest Jacobi and Jim Dudley will

speak about the Green Sanctuary Program at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk St. in Eureka Springs. All are welcome. Childcare is provided.

Oct. 26: Metafizzies Meeting

The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at the Heart of Many Ways in the Christian Science Church at 68 Mountain St. in Eureka Springs for a group discussion on spiritual topics. All are welcome.

Oct. 27: Ladies of Faith Meeting

The Ladies of Faith will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Gazebo Restaurant in Eureka Springs. Pam Rensink will speak and Beth Severe will minister in music. Brunch costs $10.50. For more information, call Margo Pryor at 870-423-9399.

Oct. 27: Mömandpöp Community Performance

Children’s band Mömandpöp will perform at Pine Mountain Jamboree Theater Tuesday, Oct. 27. The doors open at 5 p.m. with free popcorn. The show starts at 5:30 p.m. The concert is free with suggested donations to support the Eureka Springs Elementary Music Department. The music is especially entertaining to preschool an flower elementary age children. Guests are invited to wear Halloween costumes. Suggested donation is $2 for adults and $1 for students. For more information, contact Donesa Mann at 479-253-8704.

Oct. 31: Harvest Festival

Faith Christian Family Church at 157 Huntsville Road in Eureka Springs will host a harvest festival from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Call 479-2537414 for more information.

Oct. 31: All Saints’ Eve at St. James

St. James’ Episcopal Church will host All Saints’ Eve at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Church members will hand out treats to friends and church neighbors. Sloppy Joes will be available in the undercroft.

Oct. 31: Trick-or-Treat Fall Celebration

The Holiday Island Chamber of Commerce and the Holiday Island Development Corporation will host a trick-ortreat fall celebration from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Park Shopping Plaza. Dress in your favorite costumes for a family friendly tour through the park in Holiday Island. Prize gift certificates will be awarded for best costumes. There will be live music, food, vendors, trick-or-trunk and more. Space is still available for vendors. Call the Holiday Island Chamber of Commerce at 479-363-6182 for more information.

Nov. 5 through Dec. 10: Smoking Cessation Classes

Smoking cessation classes will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Thursday beginning Thursday, Nov. 5, and ending Thursday, Dec. 10, at the Berryville Community Center at 601 Dr. Spurlin Circle. The class will help you stop smoking and offers nicotine patches and gum. Call 870-423-3139 for more information.

Nov. 7 and 8: Ham Radio Technician Class

The Little Switzerland Amateur Radio Club will sponsor an FCC Ham Radio

technician class from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Mercy Hospital conference room at 214 Carter Street in Berryville. The test for technician, general and extra class licenses will be given at 4 p.m. Sunday. It costs $15 to take the tests. Contact Drew Wood at dwood@eurekaspringshospital. com for more information.

Nov. 14: Sounds of the Season

The Holiday Island Music Guild will host the 19th annual Sounds of the Season at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Holiday Island Clubhouse. The Ozarks Chorale and the College of the Ozarks Handbell Choir will perform seasonal favorites. Marilyn Droke will direct the concert. All seats cost $10. For tickets, call 479-253-8369.

Nov. 14: White Elephant Sale

The Holiday Island Fire Department Auxiliary will host its annual White Elephant Sale and Bake Sale from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Holiday Island Clubhouse. Proceeds benefit the Holiday Island Fire Department and First Responders.

Nov. 14: Ham Radio Meeting

The Little Switzerland Radio Club will meet at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at the physicians building at Mercy Hospital in berryville at 211 Carter Street. Anyone with an interest in amateur radio is welcome.

Nov. 21: Holiday Island Craft Fair

The Holiday Island Craft fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, in the Holiday Island Country Club ballroom. Vendors are needed for art, crafts, food, photography, textiles, woodworking and pottery. Vendors can apply by Saturday, Oct. 10, or until all spaces are taken. Email steven-chain@hotmail.com for more information.

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Calendar of Events Jan. 23: Garage Sale

Best Western Inn of the Ozarks will host the second annual Eureka Springs Historical Museum’s Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 in the convention center. Admission will cost $3 per person. You can rent an 8-by-30foot booth for $30 to sell items. Tables are available for an additional $5. Call Kindra at 479-253-9768 Ext. 602 or email kindra@innoftheozarks.com for more information or to reserve a space.

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Holiday Island Community Church at 188 Stateline Road in Holiday Island offers Friday Bible Study at 9 a.m. every Friday in the library of Haller Hall. Call 479-253-8200 for more information. Melissa Clare will host “An Inquiry into Sufism” at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. These Wednesdays include Oct. 14 and 28, Nov. 11 and 25 and Dec. 8 and 23. The art of Carol Saari and Wen Norton will be featured at the Norberta Philbrook Galley at No. 5 Center St. in downtown Eureka Springs until 2016. First Southern Baptist Church of Holiday Island will host a family movie and game night at 6 p.m. the first Friday of every month. Call 479-253-6711 for more information. Gaskin Switch Theatre at 2039A East Van Buren in Eureka Springs will host locals night at 5 p.m. Tuesdays. Virginia Ralph and Bobby Matthews will perform the “Mömandpöp Comeback Special” for free. The theater is a hub for performances, performing arts classes and special events catering to families with very young children. Call 479-2657002 for more information. Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step Christ-centered recovery support group, will meet at 6 p.m. every Wednesday

at Soul Purpose Ministries at 801 S. Springfield Ave. in Green Forest. For more information, call 870-654-4059 or 870-480-9993. The Eureka Springs Coffee Pot AA Group will meet at 12:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. on Sunday, 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 7 p.m. on Tuesday and 8 p.m. on Friday. Call 479-253-7956 or visit nwarkaa.org for more information. Meditation will take place every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at 5800 County Road 3012 in Eureka Springs. The focus will be on Shamatha and Tonglen meditations. These two practices will alternate every week, with coffee and tea after. Call Alece at 479-244-6841 or Gary at 479-244-6840 for more information. Eureka! Quilters Guild meets the second Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. at Lone Star Bible Church located five miles south of Eureka Springs on Highway 23. A business meeting is from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., followed by a signup luncheon. A quilting program follows lunch. The Eureka Springs Buddhist Study Group will meet each Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Heart of Many Ways in the Christian Science Church at 68 Mountain St. for 30 minutes of meditation followed by reading and discussion of “Atisha’s Lamp for the Path.” Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), a non-profit weight loss support group, meets at 4 p.m. Mondays at the United Methodist Church of Berryville on Highway 62. National yearly dues are $32, which includes a national magazine and $3 local chapter dues. For more information, contact Jean Vance at 870350-6888 or Delphia Smith at 870-4232492. The Carroll County Riders meet on the second Wednesday of the month at

6:30 p.m. at Sparky’s Roadhouse Cafe in Eureka Springs. Spiritual Healing is held every third Wednesday at the Christian Science Church reading room at 68 Mountain St. Contact Melissa Clare at 479-253-8252 or MelissaClare01@gmail.com for more information. Holiday Island Garden Club meets the third Wednesday of each month excluding July, August and December. Membership costs $12. Contact BJ Dennis at 402-326-3326, Patricia Messer at 479-981-6079, Tara Lawson at 479-2440679 or Cathie Drake at 479-253-2377 for more information. Mercy Auxiliary in conjunction with Area Agency on Aging sponsors an Alzheimer’s Support Group for Caregivers the third Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Meetings are in the conference room at Area Agency on Aging on 1204 Primrose in Berryville. Caregivers are welcome at any meeting to share experiences and to receive comfort and resources. For more information, call Rebecca Davis at 870-3503415 or Anita Spearman at 479-9810626. The Eureka Springs Study Group continues with the concept of emptiness and impermanence with “Two Subtle Realities” by Geshe Topgal, a professor at the University of South Carolina. Silent meditation begins at 4 p.m. and the book study takes place from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The meetings take place Thursdays at the Library Annex in Eureka Springs. The North Arkansas College and the Carnegie Library are partnering to host free GED classes every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Carnegie Library Annex. These classes will prepare you with individualized study and tutoring to take the GED test. The morning classes are open to 16and 17-year-olds who meet educational

requirements. For further information, call Nancy Wood at 870-981-0482, Carnegie Library at 870-253-8754, or the Carroll County Center at 870-423-4455. Al-Anon Family Group meetings (coffee served) are held behind the Land ‘O Nod Inn on Sundays at 11:30 a.m., Mondays and Tuesdays at 7 p.m., and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 479-363-9495. Anyone dealing with or recovering from alcoholism – themselves or family members – is invited to attend. The Eureka Springs American Legion Post 9 meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. The Post home is located at the junction of Arkansas Highway 23 and Arkansas Highway 187 north of Eureka Springs. All veterans are invited to attend. The Berryville Alcoholics Anonymous group meets at the Berryville Community of Christ Church, 503 Orchard Drive, for open meetings on Tuesdays at noon and closed meetings Thursdays at 7 p.m. For more information, call 870-423-7075. The Green Forest Public Library hosts GED classes from North Arkansas College on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Classes are free to the public. For more information, call North Arkansas College Adult Education Office at (870) 391-3198. Farewell 4-H meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Head School House at 6 p.m. and always has a potluck supper. The club is for anyone who is eager to learn about the country, or old-fashioned, way of life. Discovering Gratitude Alcoholics Anonymous Family Group meets every Thursday at 7 p.m., at Blue Eye United Methodist Church in the lower level Fellowship Hall, 6238 E. State Highway 86, Blue Eye, Mo. Please feel free to attend.

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Lively Entertainment THURSDAY, OCT. 22 • Balcony Restaurant and Bar, 12 Spring St., 479-253-7837: Catherine Reed, 5 p.m. • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-2537020: Green Screen Karaoke, 9 p.m. • Grande Taverne, 37 N. Main St., 479253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 169 E. Van Buren, 479-253-7122: Boss Karaoke, 8 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 105 E. Van Buren, 479-253-2500: SOB, 8 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main St., 479253-2525: StandUp Karaoke with Jesse James, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. FRIDAY, OCT. 23 • Balcony Restaurant and Bar, 479-2537837: Hawgscalders, noon; Hawgscalders, 6 p.m. • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Amy Kucharik, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Cathouse / Pied Piper, 479-363-9976: Opal Agafia, 8 p.m. to midnight • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: Wood Chickens, 9:30 p.m. • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-2537020: DJ and Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Arkansas Red, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Kickin’ Kountry, 9 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): DJ Karaoke with Kara • New Delhi Cafe, 479-253-2525: Terri & the Executives, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Karaoke with DJ Goose, 9 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: Smoke & Moonshine, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, OCT. 24 • Balcony Restaurant and Bar, 479-2537837: James White, noon; Jeff Lee, 6 p.m. • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Jerry

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Jones, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Cathouse / Pied Piper, 479-363-9976: Septembers End , 8 p.m. to Midnight • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: Sad Daddy, 9:30 p.m. • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: DJ and Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Kickin’ Kountry, 9 p.m. • Legends Saloon: Hedley Lamar, 9 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 479-253-2525: Ozark Travelers, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den: As Is, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Blackwater Trio , 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 479-253-8544: Triple Shot, 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, OCT. 25 • Balcony Restaurant and Bar, 479-2537837: Michael Dimitri, noon; Michael Dimitri, 5 p.m. • Brews, 479-244-0878: Cards Against Humanity with Beer Specials, 5 p.m. OPEN Wed - Sat 9am to Close. Sun 10am - Close

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to 9 p.m.. • Chelsea’s, 479-253-6723: Rebecca Patek Experience, 7:30 p.m. • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: Green Screen Karaoke, 7 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Texas Holdem, 7 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 479-253-2525: TBA, noon to 4 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den: John Harwood, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. MONDAY, OCT. 26 • Balcony Restaurant and Bar, 479-2537837: Jeff Lee, noon; Jeff Lee, 6 p.m. • Chelsea’s: SprUngbilly, 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Free Pool • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Ladies Night, Happy Hour all night for ladies! TUESDAY, OCT. 27 • Balcony Restaurant and Bar, 479-2537837: Michael Dimitri, noon; Steve Jones, 6 p.m. • Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Taco Tuesday • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Game Night: Texas Holdem and Pool Tournament, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28 • Balcony Restaurant and Bar, 479-2537837: Michael Dimitri, noon; Steve Jones, 6 p.m. • Chelsea’s: Chris Harp, 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169: Wild Women Wednesdays, Ladies Night • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Game Night: Beer Pong, Jinga, etc.

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The Natural Way Grapefruit seed extract is a cure-all

y father used to run squeezin’s through these hills during Prohibition. Jim Fain I guess many people had some of this set aside for medicinal use as a base for herbal remedies and of course uncut lightening. Back in those days, people got by in the best way they could, times change and some things stay the same. A non-alcoholic squeezin’ that you should know about that helps with just about anything that ails you, at least the infectious bugs, is grapefruit seed extract liquid (GSE). Twice a day, I put five drops of this bitter in the container of my oral irrigator and rinse my gum lines. I hate to floss my teeth and I find this to be something I don’t mind doing regularly. The pulsing water cleans the space between my teeth, along the gum line and the soft tissues of the mouth. When you add grapefruit seed extract the mouth, bugs die in droves leaving your breath fresh and your mouth clean. The bacteria are mostly the cause of tooth decay, gum disease and even some heart disease, especially valves. The last dental cleaning I had was short, as there was very little plaque build-up. Grapefruit seed extract is a very power antimicrobial, meaning it kills a very wide range of harmful bugs including bacteria, parasites, mycoplasm, virus and fungus. In liquid form it is very important to follow the easy directions given by the manufacturer. It is so strong that if you use too much you can give yourself a minor, short lived chemical burn, so some reasonable care is needed. The extract comes from the seed of the grapefruit and not the juice or pulp; this makes it safe to use for everyone including those on heart and blood pressure medications. While I use it for my mouth, it can be used for a lot of different things. If you travel and worry about the foreign water put a few drops in it. If you get a nasty from strange water mix some GSE, rinse your mouth and swallow. It kills those troublesome bugs and does a lot more especially in the capsule form. I’ve seen it to very useful in cases of stubborn infection and can easily be used side by side with prescribed antibiotics. In the case with the capsule unlike the liquid you can use high doses safely according to need.

Wisecrack Zodiac ARIES: Don’t complain about the breeze between your knees if you’re wearing a kilt in a wind tunnel. Some things you bring on yourself, like chapped butt cheeks. TAURUS: It’s not easy admitting you’re wrong, but it’s even more difficult to give a TED talk on the physics of blindfolded pole dancing. If you’re limber and smart enough, great. If not, just hope your pasties stay in place. GEMINI: Karma isn’t just slipping you a goody bag of opportunities, it’s dragging a Santa-sized sack to your door. Whatever you had to kiss to get there, it was worth it. CANCER: You can make a statement without saying a word, and every eye will have a tear. Maybe next time you’ll rely on your soulful gaze instead of the five-alarm cabbage chili you had at lunch. LEO: When the prize is at the bottom of the cereal box, you just turn it upside down and open it up. On Wednesday, quit flipping your Count Chocula and eat the whole box first, like a normal person. The sugar rush is part of the fun. VIRGO: If you knew Victoria’s secret, you would tell it. You’re in a chatty mood, so warn people upfront to not share military intelligence or the color of their underwear with you unless they want it on Instagram. LIBRA: Work has been awkward since the incident with the canned spaghetti and the photocopier. Make amends by replenishing the office’s paper towel stash and promising to never interrupt the boss’ three-way in the supply room again. SCORPIO: Life is a parade, and you’re stuck with a broom, walking behind the horses. Things seem pretty crappy right now, but look at the bright side: you can always make some extra cash selling fertilizer. SAGITTARIUS: A single moment on Thursday leaves you breathless and light-headed. A toddler jumping from the couch onto your chest will do that. Maybe you should find a dif-

ferent place to practice your yoga. CAPRICORN: Autumn leaves are falling from the trees, and the bare limbs bring some clarity to the neighborhood. Either invest in some drapes for your windows, or declare your place as a haunted house and charge everyone five bucks for the show. AQUARIUS: You know the answer before someone asks the question, and now you’re the go-to guru for sage wisdom. That’s good, be-

Crossword Puzzle

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cause “what kind of dress should you put on a monkey for a first date” isn’t something Google is equipped to handle. PISCES: You have moments of serene inner peace, punctuated by long stretches of seizing panic. You can decide to not sweat the small stuff or ask the doctor to up your meds. Either way, life is more pleasant. Answers on page 21

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Pet of the Week

Leonidas, a handsome, very sleek, three-year-old Greyhound/Heeler is this week’s Pet of the Week. He’s medium-sized and grey and white. Fortunately, he survived a leg injury and is a great pet who wants to be everyone’s friend.Leonidas is housebroken and leash trained, very curious, likes to play and be involved with others. He stays inside because of his injury. Leonidas has his shots, is neutered and is adoptable at the Good Shepherd Humane Society, Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs. GSHS is open from noon to 5 p.m. every day but Wednesday. Call 479-253-9188.

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Transition

John Franklin Childers, 69, of Holiday Island died peacefully Oct. 10, 2015, following a brief battle with lung cancer. Born March 9, 1946, he was the son of the late Frank Vincent Childers and Joyce (Cavitt) Childers of San Angelo, Texas. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Jan Cummings Childers. John was a 1964 graduate of San Angelo, Texas Central High School. After high school, John began working in the telephone industry. He started by climbing poles for General Telephone, now Verizon, and ended his career in 2009 as telecommunication manager for a large community college in San Antonio. John and his second wife, Suzanne, fell in love with the trees, hills, lakes and four seasons of Northwest Arkansas and moved to Holiday Island in 2010. He was elected president of the Holiday Island Elks Lodge

John Franklin Childers

March 9, 1946 – Oct. 10, 2015

for two consecutive terms. He treasured the friendships made through Old Coots Golf League and the Holiday Island Men’s Golf Association, where he served on the board for two years. He loved his family, golden oldie music, a good poker game, antique autos, wrestling and had a consuming addiction to old Western movies. Survivors are his wife and best friend, Suzanne; daughter, Michelle Pipkin of Boerne, Texas and her children, Dylan, Branden, and Hayden; son, Bryan Childers, wife Heather, and their son, Jacob of Corpus Christi, Texas and sister, Gayle Childers Wolfe and husband, Alan of New Braunfels, Texas. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Comfort, Texas. Memorials may be made to Elks National Foundation, 2750 N Lakeview Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614 to elks.org/ENF/TributeGifts, or to a charity of your choice.

Extension office names new agent By Samantha Jones

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Olivia Foster-Curry is coming back to Carroll County. Foster-Curry, who hails from the county, has accepted the extension agent position with the Carroll County Extension Office. Leadra Martin, an agent with the extension office, said Foster-Curry will start working in mid-January. “She needs to wrap up some projects before she can come here,” Martin said. Martin expressed excitement over hiring Foster-Curry, saying the extension office needs an agent who is dedicated to the community. Searching for a person with this dedication, Martin said, lengthened the hiring process. “We need someone who’s willing to work with the community,” Martin said.

Restaurant Guide

Foster-Curry’s position requires someone who can conduct educational programs for county clientele in agriculture and 4-H with major efforts in horticulture, livestock and forages. Martin said Foster-Curry, who has been teaching agriculture at McAlester High School in Oklahoma since 2014, fits the bill. Because of Foster-Curry’s teaching position, Martin explained, she won’t be able to start working in Carroll County until January. “If she’s the right person, we can wait a couple of months for her to get here,” Martin said. Foster-Curry received degrees from Connors State College and the University of Arkansas. The extension office will host an open house for her once she starts working in 2016. Breakfa s Buff t 6:30 - 1et :00

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Dispatch

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radio and telephone recording software that ESPD dispatchers already use and “creating instant radio logs with accurate position data and time data for each dispatch.” ESPD currently handles its own dispatch services, while CCSO handles dispatch for ESFD. ESPD dispatchers write down calls and a computer records them in a separate room but the new system will simplify the process, Achord said. He said ESPD made the switch to a narrow-band digital network to comply with the FCC mandate a few years ago before the FCC’s deadline. “This would not replace any personnel. It would just improve the tracking and unit locations on calls and response. This is the system used by many other agencies and dispatch centers which is why Carroll County dispatch is switching over,” he said. Sam Ward, a member of the Western Carroll County Ambulance District Commission who is assisting with locating funding for the project, said the federal government will only award grants for P25 systems and that although the upgrade is expensive, it is necessary because by 2017, VHS analog radios will not work with the federally mandated digital networks. “The county’s VHS radio network will be upgraded to a P25 trunked network that links towers and repeaters so that radios automatically transfer with no gaps in service … the cost to do this

will be significant,” he said. During a Sept. 21 city council meeting, Achord told aldermen that CCSO is “paying $150,000 to $200,000 to upgrade their tower and system.” “The reason for acting on this now, though the federal mandate has been delayed, is threefold. First, Carroll County departments need to communicate with each other; second, the cost is more affordable if done in phases; and third, as equipment needs replacement it can be done with the new system in mind,” Ward said. City and county officials say one of the biggest perks of the new system is that is has three levels of encryption, which can be varied from no encryption to a military-level encryption. “The highest level available, 256 bit, could be used at the discretion of law enforcement,” Ward said. Achord told aldermen that ESPD “isn’t taking 911 back” and that it will “integrate what we have now with the new system so people in scanner land” can’t hear it. “If you have five officers out and two are working on something secret that requires a clearance, the conversation between just the two can be encrypted.” Achord said ESPD already uses radio encryption when case-sensitive information is transmitted and the county has been encrypting its scanner transmissions for at least a few years. “I doubt the civilian population would notice any change. The things that civilians should not hear have never been transmitted on open-channel radios,” he said.

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A Harris Corp. representative shows Sam Ward how to operate the Symphony dispatch touchscreen. Eureka Springs police and fire officials as well as representatives from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Berryville Police Department and the Western Carroll County Ambulance District were on hand Oct. 7 at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center to see Harris Corp. representatives demonstrate their latest and best equipment.

The family of Carol Murray would like to thank everyone for your thoughtfulness and prayers during our time of loss. Robert Murray and Family

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