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VOLUME 14 NUMBER 48
OCTOBER 31, 2013
Tourism touts a rally Eureka’s biggest industry making a comeback after poor start to the year n Page 3
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Emphasis is on vacating unused land, selling it
Annual awards banquet speaker is Canerday
Odd Fellows lodge putting in new entrance gate post
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session of controlled substance, paraphernalia and a warrant from a nearby town. No getting away with anything here! 11:12 a.m. - Caller reported dog had bitten him while walking on Pivot Rock Road. Officer responded and animal control made contact with the owner. 11:52 a.m. - An officer made contact with a camper that had hit a light pole downtown. Then after further inspection determined no damage was done, no need for a report. Always pays to be thorough. Oct. 23 4:30 a.m. – Caller reported a neighbor dog is loose and barking, keeping people awake. Officer responded but did not locate canine. ACO was informed and will follow up. 9:02 a.m. - Officer received report of stray dog on East Mountain Street, then apprehended the canine, taking him to the police department. 9:30 a.m. - Caller reported alarm at See Dispatch, page 26
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City officials tout a rally in tourism
After a dismal start to 2013, influx of visitors brings tourism tax revenue up Advertising on direct media in 2012 was nearly double the previous years’ EUREKA SPRINGS — After a slow totals of about $380,000 per year, made start this year and a 5.4 percent drop in possible by spending most of the CAPC’s tourism tax revenue through the first three $229,000 in reserves last year, CAPC Fimonths of 2013, Eureka Springs’ primary nance Director Rick Bright previously industry has rebounded enough to likely told the Citizen. finish this year with “flat” growth or perThis year the amount spent on direct haps even a small jump over last year’s advertising is back down closer to “nortotals, officials said. mal” levels, totaling $364,000 through And in a slight change of direction, the the end of September — but a 23 percent city has begun aiming more of its adver- drop from this time last year. Despite tising toward gaining more wedding busi- the cutback in advertising this year, the ness here, promoting the city’s formerly amount spent on advertising has nearly established moniker doubled since 2010. as “The Wedding And despite the cutCapital of the South.” “It was like a perfect storm back this year, the city In May, the Eureka came together and brought is maintaining last Springs City Adveryear’s higher level all these people in,. I went tising and Promotion of visitors, explained Commission reported downtown early this week CAPC Director Mike that tourism tax colMaloney. and talked to a couple of lections showed that “We have cut back shop owner friends, and overnight lodging on our expenses as they said they couldn’t befor early 2013 had well this year,” Madropped 13.9 perlieve how busy they were; loney added, noting cent, while restaurant that expenditures two of them said they had revenue – thought to on group travel for the biggest weekends in be largely from “day CAPC staff is down their history.” trippers” — was up 3 23 percent this year, percent. and expenses at The – Mike Maloney Every month since Auditorium have then, collections of been cut by more than the city’s 3 percent half for the first nine tourism tax, which is levied on lodging months this year. and restaurants, have increased slightly In all, the city’s tourism tax collecover last year, bringing Eureka Springs tions were up 1.4 percent for the first back to about the same place at the end of nine months this year, with the largest September that it was last year — which increases among hotels (up 3.7 percent) had enjoyed a 9 percent jump in tourism and restaurants (up 3.4 percent). Eureka over 2011. Springs brought in a total of $842,345 “We raised the bar in 2012, and we’re through the end of September, compared keeping up with that higher level,” ex- with $830,260 during the same period plained James DeVito, CAPC commis- last year. sioner and owner of DeVito’s of Eureka Year-to-date state tax collection figures Springs. place Carroll County among the state’s Part of that “raising the bar” in 2012 top five tourism revenue-makers, and included an abnormally large amount of they show an 11 percent jump in collecspending on web design and advertising, tions during the month of August. Maloofficials have said. ney said there was something going on By Kristal Kuykendall
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The Auditorium was packed for last Saturday’s performance and live recording of the internationally broadcast radio and TV program, “WoodSongs.”
every weekend that month and the weather never got horribly warm, encouraging more visitors to come to Eureka Springs. Additionally, the CAPC’s reserves are slowly being built back up after being depleted on “extra” advertising last year, officials said. Maloney said about $40,000 will be put into the reserves fund by year’s end. Meanwhile, the CAPC continues to live “paycheck to paycheck,” awaiting additional tourism tax revenue in order to pay for the latest advertising invoices. An end-of-September balance sheet showed the CAPC had just over $47,000 in the bank but also had more than $90,000 in outstanding debts and liabilities. Why the resurgence Maloney and DeVito credited a mild summer and pleasant weather the past few months with a resurgence in visitors here. They also noted that increases in attendance — and revenue from — the Bluegrass Festival, Jazz Weekend and
the Ozark Folk Festival have more than helped make up for the tourism decrease during the May Festival of the Arts, which was poorly attended — and parts of it canceled — due to a late snow early in May and abnormal weather throughout that month. The Folk Festival, in fact, just had its biggest year in decades, if not ever, city officials and business owners told the Citizen this week. “As a matter of fact, at Tuesday’s department head meeting, I learned that this was the biggest weekend in the history of the Transit department,” Maloney said. “I was told it was the biggest weekend in terms of vehicular traffic in town — there were three different motor vehicle organizations here over the weekend, the Miatas, the Model A’s and a motorcycle group that we didn’t even know was coming.” Voices of the Silent City had record attendance, with more 1,100 ticket-buySee Tourism, page 4
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Master Gardeners at work
Eureka continues ‘cleaning up’ unused city property, aiming to release it for sale By Landon Reeves
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On a frosty Friday morning, Carroll County Master Gardeners, from left, Linda Rogers, Brenda Webb, Mary Knight, Faye Martin, Karen Welch, Michael Rissler, and Richard Knight, along with Mariellen Griffith (not pictured), worked at the Heritage Garden Project at the Eureka Springs Historical Museum. The group planted three red spider lilies (lycoris), one yellow chrysanthemum, transplanted herbs, raked and swept leaves and prepared the garden for winter.
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ers, the Mad Hatter Ball fundraiser for ESSA was sold out on Friday night, and the Ozark Folk Festival brought a live radio/TV recording of the internationally broadcast public radio and television program “WoodSongs” hosted by folk musician Michael Johnathan. “It was like a perfect storm came together and brought all these people in,” Maloney said. “I went downtown early this week and talked to a couple of shop owner friends, and they said they couldn’t believe how busy they were; two of them said they had the biggest weekends in their history.” DeVito confirmed this from a restauranteur’s perspective, noting that his eatery did more business over the weekend than it ever has in its 28 years of being in business. “I also noticed a lot of No Vacancy signs on a lot of the lodging properties over thew weekend, on both sides of 62, east and west,” Maloney added. “From
what everybody has told us, they all said ‘wow, what a weekend, let’s do it again.’” Looking ahead Last year, about $20,000 was spent on wedding-related advertising for the city; this year, $25,000 already has been spent on this “vital industry,” Maloney said, and that doesn’t include a new 30-second television commercial now in production that will begin airing early next year, in time for Valentine’s Day. In all, this year’s total expenditure on wedding-targeted marketing and advertising is expected to increase by more than half over last year. Also, the CAPC is advertising heavily and ramping up efforts further in the Springfield-Branson market, officials said. “Springfield is a vital market because it has a huge reach into the center of Missouri and the southern portion, too, which includes Branson,” Maloney explained. “We are advertising on outdoor ads and on KY3 and KOLR extensively; the only thing we can’t do up there really is print, because it’s so expensive in that market.”
The Eureka Springs City Council heard the first and second readings of ordinances that will release land from Parks Department ownership so that the council can eventually vacate the properties and they then may be purchased by private owners. Ordinance 2193 “reclaims” — the legal term for when this occurs — a portion of Palo Pinto Street, and Ordinance 2194 reclaims a portion of Nut Street. The request to vacate came from the adjacent property owners. The vacation allows the title of the owner’s property to be cleared for sale, the owner of the Palo Pinto property said at a previous meeting. The owner of the adjacent property on Nut Street wishes to consolidate his property, and he owns the land on the end and both sides of the city-owned property, said Parks Director Bruce Levine. The Nut Street property is a part of 320 acres of land that was deeded to the city by Chester Arthur, the 21st president of the United States. The city has several streets like this one, that were deeded and platted, but never developed. These two proposed vacations will make a total of three vacations the council has dealt with this year, which is more than usual, said Planning Commission Chair woman Beverly Blankenship. “It is a long process, and that is why there is not usually a lot of vacations,” Blankenship said. “In the past 10 or 15 years, we have only had one or two vacations a year, and with the two on their agenda and plus another, that is more than they usually have to do.” The process is as follows: first, the request to vacate is introduced to the Parks Department, who is in charge of city green space, or land not being used by the city. If the request gets through the Parks Department, it then is introduced to the Planning Commission. If the Planning Commission sees no problems, they suggest to the City Council
to vacate. The council must pass two ordinances to complete the vacation process: one ordinance to reclaim the property from Parks and the other to vacate the property. “[Vacation requests] come in little clusters, and then we won’t see one for a couple of years,” Levine said. “People may read about in the paper and think they may need to ask about that little street or alley behind them to see where their property is.” The council has dealt with one other vacation this year and is in the process of vacating two more, and parks has started hearing about vacating a portion of Hartman Street, McCune Street and an unnamed alley, as well as passed another vacation request for Sweeney Alley to planning. The two ordinances for Palo Pinto and Nut streets each have one more reading and a 30-day waiting period until they become active ordinances. Levine also discussed Ordinance 2195, which forms a land bank and committee to govern it. The land bank will allow the city to set aside funds for the purpose of purchasing property and classifying and developing land it already owns. The intent of the Parks Department is to use the land bank to help with projects such as connecting trails and protecting natural springs inside the city limits. For more details on the land bank, check out the Lovely County Citizen’s previous report at LovelyCitizen.com/story/1992350.html. The land bank ordinance’s first reading was approved with an amendment that allowed the land bank to purchase private and public property and to sell or lease property. The ordinance also established four of the six the land bank committee members. The committee will include Director of Finance Lonnie Clark, Levine, Public Works Director Dwayne Allen and an alderman See Council, page 24
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Chamber goes ‘Hollywood’ Lions Club invites veterans to join
The 63rd annual membership meeting and awards banquet of the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce is going Hollywood for 2013, complete with the red carpet, lights, a real life movie star and awards. Scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center, the event promises to be like no other previous banquets. Social hour and cash bar opens at 6 p.m. The festivities begin promptly at 7 p.m. with a delicious dinner, live auction and the Chamber’s 2013 “Year in Review.” In keeping with the Hollywood theme, special guest and keynote speaker will be Natalie Canerday. A native of Russellville, Canerday has enjoyed much film success, having starred in major motion pictures including “Biloxi Blues,” “October Sky,” “Walk the Line,” and “Sling Blade.” “A major emphasis of the chamber’s economic development plan this year has
been the re-development of filmmaking in Eureka Springs, making this years banquet theme an obvious choice,” said Chamber President/CEO Mike Bishop. The highlight of the evening comes with the “Best Of” Awards, as chosen by the chamber membership. As in the past, recipients will be recognized in several categories including Hospitality Person of the Year, Artist of the Year, Civil Service Person of the Year, Man of the Year, Woman of the Year and Business of the Year. A Special Recognition Award will be awarded as well, and the prestigious Lifetime Spirit Award will be presented. Attendees will receive the 2013 Yearbook and one raffle ticket for a door prize. Admission to the event is $35 per person. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Order by phone by calling 479-2538737.
Eureka named fall road trip destination By Jennifer Jackson
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Eureka Springs has been named one of ten towns to ‘fall’ in love with this autumn by Mike Shubic of “Mike’s Road Trip” travel website. The goal of the website is to spotlight towns and small communities that offer lodging, restaurants, scenery and activities that are on a par with tourist facilities in larger cities. Eureka Springs was listed third on the autumn road-trip list for sensational scenery, breath-taking vistas, scenic overlooks and colorful gardens, along with live music,
abundant dining options, and more bed and breakfast inns than most large cities, including San Francisco. Ozark Mountain Ziplines, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge and Blue Spring Heritage Center were mentioned as possible activities, along with fishing and photography. The other nine places on the list are, in order, Lake Placid, N.Y.; Bardstown, Ken.; Leavenworth, Wash.; Wyoming County, N.Y.; Asheville, N.C.; Galena, Ill.; Saranac Lake, N.Y.; Jackson, N.H., and Ashland, Ore. For more information, go to www.mikesroadtrip.com.
Corrections A photo of the Ozark Folk Festival Queen’s Contest contestants published in the Oct. 24 edition of the Citizen included an inaccurate photographer credit. The photo was taken by Tina Hunnicutt of Whispering Firefly photography, who is donating a photo shoot to the winner of the Queen’s Contest, Raven Leggett. The Citizen apologizes for the error. •••
In a report in the Oct. 24 edition of the Citizen about the Table Rock Landing lawsuit, we misattributed a quote to David Blackford on a call for recusal of Greg Davis on the vote. Instead it was actually property owner and former Commissioner Peter Putnam who called for Davis’ recusal. The Citizen apologizes for this error and any misunderstandings it may have caused.
The Lions Club of Eureka Springs is offering local U.S. military veterans a special opportunity to serve their community. The Involve a U.S. Veteran program is a nationwide initiative sponsored by Lions Clubs International that offers qualified U.S. veterans an entrance fee waiver when joining a local Lions club. Eligible veterans include retired U.S. military personnel or honorably discharged members of the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard Services, Marines, National Guard, Navy or Reserves. Those currently serving in the National Guard or Reserves are also eligible. To learn more about the Involve a U.S. Veteran program or Lions Club
of Eureka Springs, contact Dan Ellis, email: Dan@DanEllis.Net. The Lions Club of Eureka Springs meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays every month at noon at Forest Hill Restaurant. Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world. Its 1.35 million members in more than 46,000 clubs are serving communities in over 200 countries and geographical areas around the globe. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired, championed youth initiatives and strengthened local communities through hands-on service and humanitarian projects. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit lionsclubs.org.
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Historic cemetery gate post being repaired
Odd Fellows lodge in Berryville replacing broken monolith in Eureka Springs
The replacement for the broken gate post at Eureka Springs Cemetery has been a long time coming, but it is in the final stages of engraving now. From left are volunteers working on the project: Don Underwood, the artist engraving the monolith; Bobby Thurman, past Odd Fellows Berryville Lodge Noble Grand and owner of Nelson Funeral Home; George Phillips, also a past Noble Grand at Berryville; and Joel Taylor of Eureka Stone, who quarried and cut the replacement.
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Many folks have seen the acronym IOOF and probably wondered what they meant. If you cruise through the Eureka Springs Cemetery, you may see signs of the organization or its acronym, and in the coming weeks you will definitely be able to see proof of their volunteerism there. The initials IOOF date back to the 17th century, when being in the lower class was indeed a hard life. In those days, if an organization was formed to help and bring assistance and comfort to the lower classes, it was considered “odd” by the elite, upper class. And the IOOF had its origins in just such a group, with the express purpose of offering such aid. Formed in England, the founders proudly adopted as their name a phrase that was intended as a snobbish slur: the Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows. When the American branch was chartered in 1819 in Baltimore, it was named the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, or IOOF. Over the centuries the mutual-benefit fraternity has brought relief to widows and orphans and aided many people in all types of “affliction or distress,” as their mission states. Each year, IOOF members spend $775 million on worldwide relief efforts. Members of IOOF have included such notable civic leaders and popular characters as frontier lawman Wyatt Earp; actor Charlie Chaplin; presidents Warren Harding, Rutherford B. Hayes, Franklin D. Roosevelt; and hundreds of governors, legislators and widely respected professionals. In Carroll County, as in much of the country, IOOF Lodges founded cemeteries around the area. Both the Berryville and Eureka Springs cemeteries began as Odd Fellow cemeteries and were operated as such, open to all, before being handed over to the respective cities to manage. The Eureka Springs cemetery site was deeded to the Eureka Springs IOOF Lodge No. 83 on May 29, 1889. It was operated by the Odd Fellows until 1965, when it was deeded to the city. The entrance to the original cemetery was gated, and the gate posts were limestone
Photos by David Bell
“FLT” shows up frequently on Odd Fellow regalia and other items like this gate post at the Eureka Springs Cemetery. It’s the most important tenant of the lodge and stands for “Friendship, Love, and Truth.”
monoliths, engraved with the tenants of the Odd Fellows. Eventually, the fence around the cemetery was replaced, while the pillars remained in place. Two years ago Odd Fellow member and Nelson Funeral Home owner Bobby Thurman noticed that one of the original posts was in danger of being toppled by the roots of a nearby pine tree. “Danny Innman, a fellow lodge member, and I reset the gate post to a new location,” Thurman recalls. “The other gate post had broken off long before, with the top threefourths having been lost a long time ago.” Thurman’s lodge, Berryville No. 82 — being the only IOOF lodge remaining in the county — approved his proposal to have a new gate post engraved to replace the broken one. “We decided this year that it was time to do this project,” Thurman said. Stone-carving artist Don Underwood and Joel Taylor of Eureka Stone measured the intact monolith, and Thurman, knowing the tenants of the group, determined the wording that was likely to have appeared on the missing post. After several weeks of work, the new
gate post is near completion and will likely be set into place within the next month. “We have to determine where the lines and underground cables run before we start digging,” Taylor said.
The new light gray limestone will not immediately match the original in shade, he said. “But in just a few months under those pine trees, it will match the other one,” Taylor added.
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Veterans Send us a photo of your veteran and tell us their story. In honor of Veterans Day and those who have served our country, on Nov. 7, the Lovely County Citizen will print photos of all the local veterans we can find – but we need your help. The Citizen also will recount the best veteran stories we’ve heard this year – and yours could be chosen! Send your photo and information to CitizenVeterans@gmail.com or drop it off at the Lovely County Citizen, 3022 E. Van Buren, Suite H, Eureka Springs. Submissions MUST INCLUDE the veteran’s name, hometown, current age, branch of service, years of service, and contact information for either you or the veteran. Submission deadline to have your veteran included in this Citizen Special Edition is noon on Monday, Nov. 4.
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Dragonwagon to teach at culinary writing workshop Crescent Dragonwagon is back in town, and she’ll be teaching “Deep Feast: Writing the World Through Food,” on Tuesday evening, 6 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 12 at the Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow. Every time you serve your ex-motherin-law’s Buttermilk Pie, someone says, “I have to have Dragonwagon that recipe,” or, “You ought to write a cookbook.” Should you? You’ve been thinking about it. You love to cook. You have stories you want to tell. You have a food-related perspective on environment, health, spirituality, family, celebration, regionality. Maybe you’re passionately interested in gardening, locavorism or organics. Maybe going gluten-free changed your life. Or maybe your family’s history — rooted in what they ate — is a story that begs to be told. Could you? You’ve been thinking about it. In the generous literary cornucopia that is present-day culinary writing, the recipe and the cookbook come spilling out, still and always central. Yet there’s so much more. Culinary memoirs, with or without recipes... food-related blogs... on- or off-line reviews of restaurants, cookbooks, cooking tools... culinary mysteries... genre-morphing nonfiction (gardenings-table, yoga-food). Maybe you have a place in all this. Maybe you have something to say, and a unique voice in which to say it. Do you? You’ve been thinking about it. How do you move from “thinking about” to actually writing? Find out in this three-hour workshop with James Beard Award-winning author
Crescent Dragonwagon, whose published books include not only cookbooks but novels and children’s books. A well-written recipe is just the starting place. But what a good starting place it is! You’ll take apart a recipe, learn what makes it work and what makes it fail, how to invite the reader into it, and all about the “invisible contract.” You’ll gain an indelible understanding of what makes a recipe “yours,” legally and ethically. With Crescent and your colleagues — who will range from brand new writers, food writers, and would-be food writers to experienced, published authors in many genres — you’ll discover what food stories you want to tell. These may be stories that go beyond food per se; they may be stories that you and only you can tell, in your own clear voice. Crescent will help you find, and own, that voice. Her relaxed, entertaining, easygoing teaching method includes low-key directed writing practices, discussion, and a dash of improv; you’ll be amazed at how easy, and how much fun it is, to access your own voice. You’ll unearth what calls to you in food-writing, whether your vision is personal or sensual, historical or ecological, national or regional; whether your voice is funny, thoughtful, provocative or soothing. Learn what a particular dish has to tell you, and, perhaps, through you, the world. Discover how to combine the craft of a perfectly working recipe with a larger vision. Write the world, and write to the world, through food, and the world will answer. Register now by calling 479-253-7444 or emailing Linda at director@writerscolony.org. Bring a dish to share, a notebook and pens you like writing with (as well as a laptop, if you like to work on one), an adventurous palate, and an open mind to the Colony at 515 Spring Street in Eureka Springs. This workshop is on a sliding scale ($25 minimum to $75).
Halloween happenings Churches, businesses offer spooky alternatives to trick-or-treating
Halloween is Thursday, meaning it’s almost time for kids of all ages to dress up as their favorite characters and creatures and spend an evening roaming the streets for candy. If you’re looking for something to do other than the typical door-to-door trick-ortreating, there are several alternatives scheduled throughout Carroll County. Here are a few: • Eureka Ghost Tours: The Basin Park Hotel will have its ghost tour at 8 p.m., with an admission cost of $16.50 for adults and $8 for kids. The 1886 Crescent Hotel will also have its ghost tours at 8 and 8:30 p.m. on Halloween night. The cost is $21.50 for adults and $8 for children. • Haunted Hayrides: Bear Mountain Stables will have haunted hayrides hourly from dusk until 11 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults and $8 for children, and the admission price includes popcorn. Bear Mountain Stable is located at 15480 Highway 62 West in Eureka Springs, 479-253-6990 or www. BearMountainStables.com. Reservations for the haunted hayrides are recommended. • Trunk or Treat in Eureka Springs: First United Methodist Church of Eureka Springs invites all Halloween trick-or-treaters to the 10th Annual Trunk or Treat event. The church offers a safe and fun alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating and will be giving out treats from the trunks of our members’ cars. Trunk or Treat begins at 4 p.m. on Halloween evening and ends at dusk. The location is the front parking lot of the church, located on Highway 23, a half-mile south of Highway 62. Refreshments will be served under the sanctuary porch. For more informaion, call the church office or Paul Gandy at 479-366-4996. • Trunk and Treat in Holiday Island: Holiday Island Baptist Church, 14 Stateline Drive, is holding a Trunk and Treat on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free hot dogs, games and prizes. Everyone, adults included, is welcome. • Church on the Hill Fall Festival: On Thursday from 5-7 p.m., First Assembly of God of Berryville will be hosting a Fall Fes-
tival for kids and families. There will be free food – including hot dogs, nachos and cotton candy, games for all ages, candy prizes, crafts and an interactive Bible story of Moses and the 10 plagues. Come see a real fire truck and an Indian teepee, and bounce in the big bouncy house. Organizers for the event, along with N’Route children’s pastors Kent and Mallory Butler, have planned a safe and fun-filled evening for your family. For an alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating, come to a family-friendly environment for a night of fun at Church on the Hill, located on Highway 62 East in Berryville, across from the Armory. For more information, call the church office at 870-423-2228. • Holiday Island Trunk and Treat: On Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m., Holiday Island Baptist Church, at 14 Stateline Drive, will host a Trunk and Treat in the parking lot. We invite children and parents to come enjoy a friendly, fun and safe environment with treats, games and hot dogs. • Heroes Unmasked: Freeman Heights Baptist Church of Berryville invites children to attend Heroes Unmasked on Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Heroes Unmasked is an exciting way for kids to learn more about God’s love. Children and their families will encounter costumed Bible hero actors, play more than a dozen carnival games, decorate cookies to take home, do crafts and collect “Bible Hero Cards” to trade and treasure. The church is located at 522 W. Freeman Avenue in Berryville, across from the football field. For more information, call 870-423-2509. • Green Forest Trunk or Treat: The United Methodist Church of Green Forest will be having its annual Trunk or Treat celebration in the parking lot of the church on Thursday, starting at 5:30 pm. All children and parents in the area are invited to attend this safe trick or treating option where they can enjoy the treats, fellowship and hot chocolate. The Green Forest United Methodist Church is located at the corner of Highway 62 and Springfield, directly across from the Exxon. If you have any questions, call the church office at 870-438-6122.
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Morto Vivo!
Zombie Crawl draws undead from ‘Down Under’ By Jennifer Jackson
JJackson.Citizen@gmail.com
Last year’s first Zombie Crawl parade drew hundreds of walking dead to the streets of downtown Eureka Springs. This year, a zombie is coming all the way from South America. His name is Ivo Mortov, and he’s the creation of Francisco Garcia, a Brazilian comic-book artist who was an exchange student in Eureka Springs in 1995. Garcia, creator of Kikocomics, volunteered to create posters for the Zombie Crawl on Nov. 2 and the Day of the Dead dance following it. “He sent me a facebook message out of the blue,” said event organizer Jeff Danos. “He thought what we were doing was neat, and asked if he could help out in any way.” Danos, a techno-music composer, held the first Zombie Crawl last November after hosting zombie-themed parties for friends. He added Zombie Tag at Lake Leatherwood in the spring. He was planning this year’s Zombie Crawl when he got the email offer from Garcia to do the posters. “He has to be the only person in Brazil who is keeping track of what’s happening in Eureka Springs,” Danos said. A native of Sao Paulo, Garcia was 16 when he arrived in Eureka Springs in January of 1995. He stayed through May, graduating with the senior class at Eureka Springs High School. Now 35, he is married, has a baby boy 10 months old, and works out of a home studio publishing comic books and stories. Ivo Mortov, a “morto-vivo” in Portuguese, was created in 2009, and is the subject of two books, with a third one in the making. “He’s a living dead that can’t startle anyone, as much as he tries to,” Garcia said. Garcia, who came to the U.S. through “Friends in the World,” said he still remembers the freezing cold wind on his face when he arrived at the Little Rock airport on Jan. 8, 1995. He also recalls being amazed at how different and small Eureka Springs was, and loving the historic buildings and the nature surrounding them. His host family was Marilyn Webb, then the minister at First United Methodist Church, and her daughter, Ferrin. Friends included Damon Dux, Jennifer Ep-
Photo by Francisco Garcia
An exchange student to Eureka Springs in 1995, graphic artist Francisco Garcia of Sao Paulo, Brazil, created posters for the 2013 Eureka Springs Zombie Crawl featuring his zombie character, Ivo Mortov.
Submitted art by Francisco Garcia
One of two Zombie Crawl posters created by Garcia, showing Ivo Mortov crawling out of Basin Spring.
ley, the Bells, the Gladens and the Milams, who were also hosting an exchange student, Honwai Wong. Garcia remembers being at Robin Milam’s house when it started snowing, something he had never experienced before, and rushing to the door to go outside. Robin’s mom called, “Wait up! You need to get dressed properly first,” saving him from freezing to death playing in the snow in a T-shirt and jeans, Garcia said. Garcia said his favorite class at E.S.H.S. was Mr. Russell’s art class, but he also enjoyed classes he took from Coach Ward, Mrs. Chyrchel and Mrs. Underwood. He made the school soccer team, and still has his U.S. soccer ID. Along with many school friends, he remembered Charlotte Staggs, a friend of the Webbs, who took him to Graceland. Garcia, a horror movie fan, also recalled taking short cuts through the woods at night to downtown, and thinking, “What if a zombie jumps on me right now?” In a comic strip sent to Danos, Ivo Mortov is taking an
underground route to Eureka Springs for the Zombie Crawl, popping up in Basin Spring. “The healing springs did more than cure the sick,” Danos said. “They raised the dead.” After graduating with the E.S.H.S. Class of 1995 in May, Garcia returned to Sao Paulo and finished his senior year, graduating again. He started working professionally at an illustrations studio during his second year in college, and was in charge of two comic books for kids. Since college, he has worked as an art director, graphic and web designer and marketing manager, plus played sports, traveled and had a punk rock band. But working on comic books was his favorite thing to do. “I have recently found some comic books and cartoons that I drew when I was nine!” Garcia said. “I grew up thinking of how cool the horror movies VHS covers were, and
comic magazines and skateboarding and graffiti arts, too. These are my influences and inspirations.” Garcia said being an exchange student was challenging, because he had to handle language barriers, cultural differences and homesickness while trying to fit in. But it taught him how to manage his feelings and maintain a positive attitude. Along with the Zombie Crawl posters, Garcia sends this message: “To everyone: I love Eureka Springs, and it will always be in my heart. If anyone from the time I lived there is still around, I want to send you all my best. I will never forget the time I spent there.” For more information about Garcia and kikocomics, go to www.kikogarcia.com/ br, kikocomicsquadrinhos facebook page or www.kikocomics.com/br. Email Garcia at prokiko@gmail.com.
Zombie Crawl, Day of Dead Dance 2.
The Zombie Crawl is Saturday, Nov.
Register at the Eureka Public Library annex, 192 Spring St., at 5 p.m. Bring two or more cans of food for the food bank. Parade starts at 6 p.m. and proceeds down Spring to Basin Park. The Day of the Dead dance is 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the basement of the Audi-
torium. Admission is $10 per person, or $5 for zombies (or zombie hunters) who donate two cans of food and register to participate in the parade. Walkers and zombie wagons welcome. Eureka Zombie events support the Flint Street Food Bank. For more information, go to eurekaspringszombiecrawl. com.
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everal readers have written, called and commented that last week’s Editorial Cartoon was in poor taste and amounted to an inappropriate personal attack on City Advertising and Promotion Commission Director Mike Maloney. While The Citizen stands by its First Amendment right to free speech and expressions of opinion — particularly on the Opinion Page where the cartoon appeared — we would like to apologize for aiming the cartoon’s criticism, and doing so in such a harsh manner, directly at Maloney. The cartoon was meant to reflect the idea that the economy is continuing to hurt Eureka Springs tourism, or “kick it in the rear,” since tourism has pretty much shown zero growth this year so far. We apologize to Maloney for the implication that we were directly attacking him or condemning his performance as CAPC director, and we’d like to note that much of the CAPC commission has expressed approval of the job that Maloney has done leading the CAPC for about the last two years. We’d like to explain some of the facts that led to the cartoon: While Eureka’s tourism numbers are flat for this year, Branson’s tourism revenue is up more than 3 percent — despite suffering a destructive tornado last year that many predicted would wipe out their tourism revenue this year altogether. Hot Springs’ tourism tax revenue for this year is also up more than 3 percent. Yet Eureka’s is flat. According to the state Department of Parks & Tourism, Eureka Springs was not even among the top five tourist destinations in the state last year — a year that the CAPC touted as a “strong year” for tourism here. Why is that? Lots of readers as well as we at the Citizen wonder what Eureka Springs — namely the CAPC — is not doing right that we are losing tourists to Branson, Hot Springs, Fayetteville, Bentonville and other destinations (even Fort Smith beat us last year in tourism growth). Our Editorial Cartoon from last week was intended to reflect a belief that we’ve
seen among reader feedback that the economy is giving Eureka Springs and the CAPC a very difficult time, and that the CAPC is at the very least struggling in its efforts to deal with it. We’d also like to note that previous reports in the Citizen stating that tourism in Eureka Springs this year has hit a rough patch have never been corrected or questioned (to us anyway) by anyone — readers or CAPC officials — for their accuracy or tone. The cartoon, however, was based more on reader feedback and a “feeling” than it was based on the latest statistics and tourism revenue reports, which was a misstep on our part. (Read much more about the latest statistics and tourism revenue figures in this week’s Cover Story, on Page 3.) We should have investigated the numbers more thoroughly before running a cartoon reflecting such a strong statement and meaning. In actuality, tourism this year has indeed struggled somewhat, the figures show, but it has markedly rebounded since early June, after a very slow start to the year and a long and drawn-out winter season. The numbers show that tourism has not grown this year, or has grown so slightly that the change has been practically imperceptible. However, that is based on comparing this year’s numbers to last year’s, and last year, tourism was up 9 percent over the previous year — the biggest growth in tourism in the state in 2012. So some officials predicted that after additional spending on advertising in 2012 stopped this year — thousands in “extra” reserve funds were spent last year to boost the industry here — that tourism tax revenue would go back down to “normal” levels reflected in 2011, before the extra advertising of last year began. However, that has not occurred. Despite somewhat less expenditures on 2013 advertising — which CAPC officials say is constantly being fine-tuned to better reach potential visitors — Eureka Springs has kept up the record-setting pace of 2012 tourism. See Editorial, page 24
David “D-Bob” Crook
Editorial An apology and an explanation
Citizen of the Week
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his week’s Citizen of the Week greatly contributed to the enormous influx of tourists over this past weekend during the Ozark Folk Festival. Charles Ragsdell, chairman of the City Advertising and Promotion Commission, last year had the idea to book Michael Johnathan, a globally known folk singer, to perform here in Eureka Springs. Johnathan also is host of the internationally syndicated and widely respected radio and television program, “WoodSongs.” The program is heard weekly by millions of listeners and viewers and features folk musicians of all kinds; the show travels occasionally to perform and record new shows outside its home base of Lexington, Ky. Well, Ragsdell’s idea to invite Johnathan to Eureka Springs paid off in spades, as the folk-music and radio star was enchanted with our city and decided to bring “WoodSongs” here for a live show and recordings. Once the decision was made, not only did the Ozark Folk Festival receive a huge and much-need-
ed boost, but Eureka Springs will be (when the show airs) emphasized throughout not one but two WoodSongs episodes, which were both taped at The Aud last Saturday night. Millions and millions of people will hear music and anecdotes from musicians from around the region who performed for “WoodSongs,” and they will also hear Johnathan and the show’s narrator say great things about Eureka Springs. The exposure will be priceless, we predict. And it all came from Ragsdell’s head. Good job, Mr. Chairman!
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What do
think
Citizen Opinion by Margo Elliott
As a tourist, do you feel like local businesses are well informed about activities for visitors? Why or Why not?
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
Editorial Policy The opinions on the Editorial page are our opinions. The opinions on the Forum pages are your opinions. All forum entries must be signed and verifiable. We reserve the right to edit submissions.
Unhappy with cartoon
Fay Rochelle
Joe Rochelle
Yes, everyone I’ve asked, I’ve gotten good answers.
Yes, Everyone we’ve asked has responded and been knowledgeable and helpful. This visit we found out about the East Mountain lookout, to see the beautiful fall colors.
“FayRo”
“Jos efus”
Laura Gregg
“Larapin Lynn”
Absolutely yes. Locals have guided us to establishments where they would eat.
Martin Schultz Naerunchara “Happy Traveler” Yes. Absolutely everyone we’ve asked has been very helpful.
“Nae” (from Thailand)
Yes. Everybody’s been very nice.
Your “cartoon” disparaging CAPC and Mike Maloney personally is another example of poor judgment. Maloney is a consummate professional and Eureka Springs is lucky to have him as well as the other CAPC dedicated and hard-working staff. They may not be the most visible people around and that is because they are busy doing their jobs. Stop the witch hunt. — Paula Koch Holiday Island
Scouting for Food Nov. 2 and Nov. 9
Andria Christiansen
Once again, area Boy Scouts are getting ready for this year’s “Scouting for Food” drive. Every year the local Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts help their community in a big way while they also learn firsthand about the values of giving,
sharing and community spirit. Starting on Saturday, Nov. 2, and continuing the following week, area Scouts are placing food drive collection bags on Eureka residents’ doorknobs. On Saturday, Nov. 9, they will be collecting these bags. Please place your bags with your donation of canned goods out on your front porch by 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, and the Scouts will take your donated canned goods to our local food bank, the Flint Street Fellowship. All food collected goes to help the needy of Eureka Springs. Thank you in advance for your generous donations and your community spirit. Every little bit helps, and every little bit adds up and suddenly becomes an incredible amount of food, of sharing and of community pride. For more information or questions about Scouting for Food, call Bruce Bieschke of Boy Scout Troop 67, sponsored by the First United Methodist Church of Eureka Springs, at 479-253-9209. Help the Scouts help our town! — Bruce Bieschke
Who do you think should be Citizen of the Week?
“Shoppin’ Kansan”
Yes. Usually everyone I’ve talked to is knowledgeable and helpful at recommending places to go.
Send us your nominations
Citizen, P.O., Box 679, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, fax to (479) 253-0080 or e-mail to: citizen.editor@yahoo.com
Citizen Survey As a tourist, do you feel like local businesses are well informed about activities for visitors? Why or Why not?
LAST WEEK’S QUESTION
31 votes cast
What’s your favorite part of the Folk Festival? m I like the parade the best.: 19.4% (6 votes)
m There are so many publications about our attractions and activities, I don’t see how how they couldn’t be.
m I prefer the live musical performance at The Aud.: 19.4% (6 votes)
m Local tourism workers definitely need to stay more informed so they can be more helpful to visitors to our city.
m I enjoy the storytelling the most.: 19.4% (6 votes)
Go to www.lovelycitizen.com and weigh in.
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m I love the live music at small venues around town.: 41.9% (13 votes)
Go to www.lovelycitizen.com and weigh in. Vote by Wednesday 9 a.m.
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A Backyard for Bam Bam
Turpentine Creek’s grizzly gets dream home called to take in more than 30 aging tigers from a private shelter whose owner Where does a 750-pound grizzly bear could no longer care for them. Moving swim? the tigers two at a time took months. In the case of Bam Bam, the resi- Housing them required a major funddent grizzly bear at Turpentine Creek raising drive to buy materials to build Wildlife Refuge, in a stock tank barely a whole new section of tiger habitats big enough to fit him and his bath toy, on the refuge, six miles south of Eurea large ball. And then it’s more of sit- ka Springs. The refuge’s original comand-soak than swim. pound is now used for temporary hous“He loves the water,” said Claire ing until animals can be moved into McElroy, a TC intern. “He’ll spend 80 large habitats with natural surfaces. percent of his time in it.” For Bam Bam’s new home, TurpenBam Bam is a nearly full-grown griz- tine Creek created a dedicated fund, rezly bear who spent the first two years ceiving gifts from $5 to gifts from major of his life as a domestic pet. When donors, Studer said. Staff, interns and Turpentine Creek adopted him in No- volunteers pitched in to do much of the vember of 2009, construction, setting he was living in a poles and building space barely big the climbing tower enough for him to “I hope he will go crazy and giant slide, made turn around. Now from fire hoses. The and run all over, but you six years old, he pool, which has a never know.” has lived in a douwaterfall and is alble enclosure in the – Eric Studer most four feet deep refuge’s compound. in the center, was But on Nov. 3, he built by Aquacrete of will be introduced Bella Vista. to his new backyard, which has a swim“They knocked half the price off,” ming pool, climbing tower and slide, Studer said. “It would have been in the and the public is invited. $60,000 range.” “I can’t wait to see him on his jungle The public is invited to the grand gym,” McElroy said. opening of Bam Bam’s new backyard Turpentine Creek is mainly an old- at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, at the reffolks home for tigers that were bred for uge, on Highway 23 south. Bam Bam pets and outgrew their owners’ ability will be moved into his new indoor den a to feed and house them. Bam Bam was few days before to get used to it, Studadopted in Oklahoma along with two ti- er said, then on the big day, will be let gers, according to Eric Studer, a former out to explore the yard. board member who handles public rela“I hope he will go crazy and run tions. The refuge’s only grizzly (there all over,” Studer said, “but you never is also a black bear), Bam Bam is the know.” star attraction because unlike tigers, Grizzly bears in captivity have a life who are nocturnal, he is awake during expectancy of 25 years, Studer said, the day. and Bam Bam has had a pretty good life “He’s very playful, and acclimated to so far, being fed every day and getting people,” Studer said. his fill of his favorite food, grapes. But Bam Bam’s new habitat has been on everyone at Turpentine Creek is excited the drawing board for more than a year, to see his world expand. but was sidetracked when Turpentine For more information, go to www. Creek’s Tanya and Scott Smith were turpentinecreek.org. By Jennifer Jackson
JJackson.Citizen@gmail.com
Photos by Jennifer Jackson
Bam Bam has to curl his body up to sit in the stock tank. Small for an almost fullgrown grizzly, he spans eight feet when standing on his hind legs with his arms up.
Eric Studer shows off Bam Bam’s new back yard, which has a swimming pool with a waterfall.
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Calendar of Events Throughout November: Cloud art exhibition at Stone House An exhibition of cloud paintings by Jody Stephenson will be featured throughout the month of November at the Stone House in downtown Eureka Springs. Over a dozen new paintings and a few old favorites can be seen at the popular upscale wine bar, open Thursday through Sunday, at 89 S. Main St.. Stephenson attributes her love for cloud-gazing to a Kansas childhood where the big sky was the main event. Along with her photographer-husband Ron Lutz, she is co-owner and artist-in-residence of Studio 62. Stephenson has been a resident of Eureka Springs for 24 years and has been painting for over 40 years. Oct. 31: Halloween party benefitting Save The Ozarks Chaser’s Bar & Grill will host a fundraiser Halloween party on Thursday, Oct. 31 beginning at 7 p.m., benefitting anti-SWEPCO group Save The Ozarks. DJ Tiny will spin tunes through the benefit, and a karaoke party will begin after the benefit. There will be food, games, door prizes and a costume contest. Admission is $10 at the door and all proceeds go to STO. Nov. 1: Weekly documentaries at the library begin The public is invited to a weekly series of documentaries starting this Friday, Nov. 1, dubbed Docfest @ the Carnegie: four weeks of diverse documentaries on Friday nights in November beginning at 7 p.m. in the Library Annex Friends Room. On Nov. 1, the featured film will be “West of Memphis.” From Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh comes a film that examines the failure of justice in Arkansas. Told by those who lived it, the film reveals shocking and disturbing new information about a case that still haunts the American South. Rated R. The other films to be screened will be “We Steal Secrets” (Nov. 8), “We the Tiny House People” (Nov. 15), and “Stories We Tell” (Nov. 22). Free admission and popcorn. For more information, call the library at 479-253-8754 or visit eurekalibrary.org. Nov. 2: Carriage rides for Make A Wish
Foundation Eureka Carriage is holding its 7th annual Children’s Charity Carriage Rides event this Saturday, Nov. 2, from 5 to 9 p.m. All proceeds from carriage rides taken during those hours will go toward the Make A WIsh Foundation of Northwest Arkansas. There will also be free souvenir photos for children taken at Judge Roy Bean’s Old Time Photos at 29 S. Main St., also from 5 to 9 p.m. For anyone wanting to take a carriage ride or get their photos taken, cityowned parking lots located on Main Street are free to the public after 6 p.m. For more information or to reserve a carriage ride, call 479-981-1737. Nov. 2: Fall Village Craft Show The Village at Pine Mountain on U.S. Highway 62 in Eureka Springs will be hosting its annual Fall Village Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applications are currently being accepted for booth spaces. Spaces are 12’x12’ and cost $35, or $40 for a space with electricity. Only handmade items are allowed. For more information, please contact Gayle Voiles at 479-244-6907 or 479- 253-7047. Nov. 2: Help for children’s authors Berryville’s award-winning children’s writer, editor, and publisher Craig Froman will conduct a half-day workshop on Writing for Children at the Village Writing School in Eureka Springs on Nov. 2. The workshop will begin at 1 p.m. at the Village Writing School at 177 Huntsville Road. Cost for the half-day workshop is $25. For more information, call 479-2923665. Nov. 3: Grizzly bear habitat debuts at Turpentine Creek Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge will introduce their popular grizzly bear, Bam Bam, to his new enlarged habitat with a grand opening celebration at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. Bam Bam, a 6-year-old male grizzly bear rescued by TCWR in 2009 from a private owner, has become a visitor favorite with his “hind-and-seek” antics and love of his miniature stock tank soaking pool. Thanks to private and cor-
porate donors, Bam Bam will move from a small concrete and wire enclosure to almost a half-acre natural habitat featuring an in-ground swimming pool with a waterfall. Bam Bam will be relocated from his current enclosure to his new indoor den in the all-new Bear Bungalow Building. His den door will be opened an 10 a.m. with a special ceremony so visitors can see Bam Bam feel grass between his paws for the first time. All interns, staff and the refuge Board of Directors will be on hand for this historic achievement by Arkansas’ most popular wildlife sanctuary. The refuge opens at 9 a.m. for wildlife viewing with hourly Walking Tours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Trolley tours also available. Wildlife feedings start at 5 p.m. Normal admission prices apply, $15 for adults, $10 for children 12-under, seniors, and military members. Children under 3 are free. For refuge details, visit www.turpentinecreek.org or call 479-2535841. Nov. 3: Church play on Jewish weddings, Biblical principles First Assembly of God church in Eureka Springs will present a play called “The Ancient Jewish Wedding in the Feasts” with silent actors and teaching narration by Dr. Edith Saller at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. The public is invited to attend the free performance. The play will present ancient covenanting practices, such as how Hebrew marriages were and are a blood covenant. As the actors demonstrate the different steps of the Jewish wedding, Saller will show how each of the seven major Biblical feasts show one or two steps of the wedding ceremony and how they are “literally wedding rehearsals of the day when all believers in Christ will celebrate the wedding supper,” a church press release stated. Saller has written and published nine books on the concept of Jesus as the bridegroom of Christian believers. She lives in Berryville with her husband of 44 years, Wayne, and they have three children and three grandchildren. She has taught children for more than 25 years, and adults in churches in Arkansas and Missouri for the past 15. Nov. 3: Eureka House Concert On Sunday, Nov. 3, Austin’s favorite folk duo Carrie Elkins and Danny Schmidt will play the Eureka House Concert in Eureka
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Springs. Carrie Elkins, with her dreadnaught guitar, sings her songs with an infectious energy and every ounce of her will. Danny Schmidt brings a strong, clear, soul-stirring voice, precise emotive guitar and captivating songs. Her soulful and dynamic vocals and his deep, poetic verse will fill the stage and your heart. Opening the night will be Eureka’s own Nick Rorick. The public is invited to 17 Elk Street at 5 p.m. for the meet-and-greet potluck, and the music starts at 6. Suggested $15 donation at the door. For more information, call eurekahouseconcerts.com or call 479-2440123. Nov. 4: Men’s Fellowship at HI Community Church The monthly meeting of the Men’s Fellowship at Holiday Island Community Church will meet Monday, Nov. 4. Coffee is served at 7:30 a.m. and breakfast at 8 a.m. This month the speaker will be the founder of Intercontinental Christian Ministries. ICCM provides free medical services for the poor in Africa as well as training for Christian pastors in India. The church is located at 188 State Line Drive in Holiday Island. For more information, call Duane Kriesel at 479-244-6422. Nov. 5: Girl Scouts sign-up, info meeting Girl Scout troops are forming for the coming year, and the organization is seeking new members and parents to participate. There will be an informational meeting for parents of interested girls and for potential volunteers at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at the Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library. The Girl Scouts will hold their See Calendar, page 29
Mondays 5:30p.m. Thursdays 4:30p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays 8:30a.m.
6 per class 5 for $25 $ 35 per month $
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Yes, in fact, ‘We Do’
Our Big Fat Gay Wedding to celebrate marriage, equality, diversity By Jennifer Jackson
JJackson.Citizen@gmail.com
The invitations have gone out. The reception hall has been rented, the cake ordered, the photographer booked. The restaurant for the rehearsal dinner has been reserved, and the bachelor/bachelorette party planned. But ask Bill King how many guests are coming to the wedding he is planning this weekend, and he’ll tell you: he has no idea. He also has no idea how many couples will be here, as this is not my big fat gay wedding. It’s Our Big Fat Gay Wedding, a celebration of marriage equality taking place during Eureka Springs’ Fall Diversity Weekend, Nov. 1 and 2. And everyone is invited. “It’s a general invitation,” King said. “This isn’t just for gay people. If you have gay friend or support gay marriage equality, I’d love to see you at the event.” What King has planned is actually a complete round of wedding parties, starting with the rehearsal dinner at Cafe Amore Friday at 6:30 p.m. Dinner with choice of two entrees, salad and bread is $15.95, with $5 going to the legal fund for the lawsuit challenging Arkansas laws denying same-sex couples the right to marry. The bachelor-ette party follows at Voulez-Vous Lounge at 8 p.m., with music by Big Bad Gina. $5 at the door goes to the legal fund, as do tips for the dancers. “I’d love to raise to a lot of money for this lawsuit, because I believe it will go to the
Supreme Court,” King said. On Saturday morning, couples will line up at the Western Division county courthouse starting at 10:30 a.m. to apply for marriage licenses. In North Carolina, the county clerk accepted same-sex marriage applications and sent them to the state attorney general to review for constitutionalityt, King said. “If people are turned down, I’d love them to put that $58 towards the legal fund if they can afford it, or part of it,” King said. Making same-sex marriage legal in Arkansas would be a huge boost to tourism in Eureka Springs, King said, which would become the wedding capital of the four-state area. Now, he said, same-sex couples go over the border to Iowa.
“Hopefully, they will come back to Eureka Springs next year and really get married,” King said of this weekend’s participants. Cheryl Maples, the attorney for the lawsuit, will give a brief presentation at the wedding brunch, which takes place at Caribe Cantina Saturday at noon ($11 per person/ proceeds to legal fund). Vow proclamation takes place Saturday afternoon in Basin Park, where Maples will also speak and answer questions. After vow proclamations, everyone will proceed up Spring Street to the music of the Wedding March for the reception at the Space above Sweet Spring Antiques. King is expecting people to walk or drive cars decorated with “Just Married” and trailing tin cans. The newly-organized Eureka Springs Gay Business Guild is helping put on the reception with cake, wine and hors d’oeuvres ($10 admission includes two drinks). Wedding photographer Susan Storch will take pictures of couples and groups from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. King and partner John Rankine will be dancing at the reception, despite a fall that sent Rankine to the hospital. “He’ll be out on the floor dancing the first dance with me,” King said, “even if there’s a walker between us.” The reception will have music, toasts, door prizes and raffles, the grand price being a “Honeymoon in Eureka” – two nights
lodging at Elmwood House, meals for two at Local Flavor, DeVito’s, Nibbles Eatery and Fresh, a Eureka Carriage ride, Eureka Massage Center massages, Ozark Mountain Zipline rides and gift certificates from the Fine Art of Romance, Fusion Squared, Bath Junkie and The Jewel Box. Elmwood House, on Spring Street across from the post office, is serving as the hospitality center from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Photographs can be picked up there, raffle tickets and T-shirts purchased, and photographs and videos downloaded for Our Big Fat Gay Wedding Video Project, to which everyone is invited to contribute. In addition to individual event admission, an all-inclusive ticket is available for $150 per couple that includes the rehearsal dinner, the wedding brunch, VIP admission to the bachelor-ette party and the reception, plus a professional wedding photograph, commemorative T-shirts and Honeymoon raffle tickets. Our Big Fat Gay Wedding is a fundraiser to offset legal fees for the Arkansas Marriage Equality Lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ same-sex marriage ban. To contribute, send a check to ARMELF, c/o Cherly Maples, 9006 W. Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205. For more information or to donate to the legal fund through PayPal, go to Our Big Fat Gay Wedding facebook page. Note: It’s “Our” Big Fat Gay Wedding, not “My.”
Fall Diversity Weekend 2013 Schedule of Events Following is the schedule of Diversity Weekend events. Get the latest updates at www.outineureka.com THURSDAY, OCT. 31 • Eureka Live Underground, 35 N. Main St., 479-253-7020: 2nd Annual Witches Hat Ball, 5:00 p.m. • Voulez-Vous Lounge, 63A Spring St., 479-363-6595: LIVE - DIVERSITY BAND!, 8:30 p.m. FRIDAY, NOV. 1 • All around town: Fall Diversity
Weekend: Gay for Days, All day • The Fine Art of Romance, 60 Spring St., 479-363-6264: The Great Big Fancy Panty Store, The Big Gay 20% Off Sale!, All day • Eureka Springs City Hall/County Court House, 44 S. Main: Get HITCHED in Eureka Springs, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main St., 479253-2525: Live Music, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. • Sherwood Court Courtyard, 248 W. Van Buren/Hwy 62 West, 479-253-8920:
Diversity Meet and Greet, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. • Café Amoré, 2070 E. Van Buren, 479253-2162: Our Big Fat Gay Wedding Rehearsal Dinner, 6:30 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe: Live Music - Mountain Sprout, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: Live Music Rideshy, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Voulez-Vous Lounge: Our Big Fat Gay Bachelor/Bachelorette Party, featuring Big Bad Gina, 8:30 p.m.
• Eureka Live Underground: Diversity Drag Event, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. SATURDAY, NOV. 2 • All around town: Fall Diversity Weekend: Gay for Days, All day • The Fine Art of Romance: The Great Big Fancy Panty Store, The Big Gay 20% Off Sale!, All day • New Delhi Cafe: Magic Mule, noon to 4 p.m.; Foleys Van 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 See Diversity, page 29
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Folk Festival Queen’s Contest draws a crowd
ABOVE: The 2013 Queen’s Contest contestants; from left, were Kyla Boardman, Josie Muskratt, Angela Tenan, Cassie Ray, Raven Leggett (winner), Brenna Malone and Clare Ray. AT LEFT: Sydney Shaw claps and sings in unison with the third-grade class. AT RIGHT: Izabella Lane, left, and Mariya Anderson take a knee halfway through the show. AT FAR RIGHT: Seth Anderson and Aly Carter glide across the stage, dancing hand-in-hand.
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Folk Festival Parade, activities offer fun for whole family
The 66th Original Ozark Folk Festival was held over the weekend, culminating in a midday parade through historic downtown Eureka Springs on Saturday. The short but sweet parade hosted a bevy of eclectic characters including, but not limited to, banjo juggling unicyclists, a Datsun decked out in crochet and expanding sphere wielding clown.
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Mad Hatter Ball an enormous success
The annual Mad Hatter Ball, held last Friday at the 1886 Crescent Hotel, was an enormous success and sold out this year. The event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Eureka Springs School of the Arts.
Landon Reeves shares an intimate kiss with his girlfriend Melissa Oribhabor on the Partygoers throw their hands in the air, like the just don’t care on the dance floor. dance floor.
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Thinking outside the wheel Two-Hawks turns healing retreat into expo By Jennifer Jackson
JJackson.Citizen@gmail.com
For 12 years, John Two-Hawks has held an annual Mending Medicine Retreat in Eureka Springs based on the indigenous wisdom of the Medicine Wheel. Every year, he uses the four directions of the wheel as a template to explore different aspects of human existence and healing. In 2014, John Two-Hawks, an internationally-known musician, and spouse Peggy Hill are expanding the scope of the retreat by turning it into a balanced-living expo that encompasses other healing traditions. “We wanted to open it up to other cultural expressions – Chinese medicine, Taoism, acupuncture, yoga masters and herbalists,” Two-Hawks said. Two-Hawks and Hill are calling the three-day event “Moon Wave, Mindfulness – Balanced Living Expo” because it promotes healthy living on a healthy
planet. “There’s a disconnect between our health and the health of the planet,” TwoHawks said. “How healthy we are affects how healthy the earth is.” In the past, their Mending Medicine retreats have drawn people from across the United States and seven countries, Two-Hawks said. He has also held the retreats in Ireland, Norway and Sweden. Last weekend at the Inn of the Ozarks convention center in Eureka Springs, participants in the 12th annual retreat took classes in flute-making from Dennis Frederiksen of Van Buren, who makes Two-Hawks’ signature series of flutes, and bead-making from a Maori beadmaker, Kapotahi. The retreat included a flute medication by Two-Hawks, a Grammy and Emmy-nominated musician, teachings on healing based on the four directions of the Medicine Wheel, and Lakota stories told around a campfire. The fifth Mending Medicine retreat
featured the World Drum, which returned to Eureka Springs five years later along with its creator, who was given the key to the city. Participation in the retreats has varied from 20 to 70 people, Two-Hawks said. “Quite a number of people liked Eureka Springs and ended up moving here,” he said. Moon Wave, on Oct. 3, 4 and 5, 2014, will have speakers, live music, teaching and vendors, and cover subjects ranging from organic gardening and solar energy to raw foods, yoga and meditation. For more information, call 888-790-9091 or 479-253-5826. John Two-Hawks, who traces his heritage to Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, gives two local concerts, on Mother’s Day and at Christmas. The Christmas concert is Dec. 7 at the Eureka Springs Auditorium. For more information, go to www.johntwohawks.com or www.facebook.com/johntwohawks.
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John Two-Hawks plays a flute made by Dennis Frederiksen of Van Buren at the flute-making class at last weekend’s Mending Medicine Retreat.
Christmas lights contest begins
we want your
Veterans Send us a photo of your veteran and tell us their story. The Eureka Springs CAPC holiday lighting contest, “Bling in the Springs,” will kick off on Friday, Nov. 1. Stop by the CAPC offices at 121 East Van Buren, Suite 3B, behind The Quarter, to pick up your Bling in the Springs participant yard sign. Judging will take place the first week
of December and the winners — one residential and one commercial — will be announced on Dec. 6. So pull out your lights and decorations and start blinging out your home or business! For more information call the CAPC offices at 479-253-7333.
In honor of Veterans Day and those who have served our country, on Nov. 7, the Lovely County Citizen will print photos of all the local veterans we can find – but we need your help. The Citizen also will recount the best veteran stories we’ve heard this year – and yours could be chosen! Send your photo and information to CitizenVeterans@gmail.com or drop it off at the Lovely County Citizen, 3022 E. Van Buren, Suite H, Eureka Springs. Submissions MUST INCLUDE the veteran’s name, hometown, current age, branch of service, years of service, and contact information for either you or the veteran. Submission deadline to have your veteran included in this Citizen Special Edition is noon on Monday, Nov. 4.
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Village View
Alison By Sandra TaylorSynar Brown
YOUR Holiday Story A Free Gift from the Village Writing School
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owe’s has Christmas trees on display, and organized people are making their gift lists. Since that’s not how I roll, a column about the holidays two months early is just downright weird. But the writers of the Village Writing School have been discussing what gift we have to give. What are we about? What is it that we believe matters? Story. Ours. Yours. Real. Embellished. Imagined. Stories are the beats of our collective heart. Stories connect human beings around the globe and across the millennia. Whether we’re reading our grandchild a 1000-year old legend or entertaining our neighbor with a dramatic rendition of the
Village Writing School upcoming workshops November 2 WRITING FOR CHILDREN Have your Children’s Story Critiqued by an award-winning Childen’s Author & Publisher 1-4 pm $25 Coming in December WRITING YOUR CHRISTMAS STORY A free gift from the Village Writing School January 18, 2014 GETTING STARTED (the first 2 pages, research, to outline or not, story arc, writing rules to live by) For more info or to register visit villagewritingschool.com or contact 479 292-3665 or alisontaylorbrown@me.com
crazy morning we had, we all appreciate Story. And the holidays are one of the most fertile seedbeds for Story. The season seems to heighten and punctuate our emotions. Joy, loneliness, nostalga, the wonder of being a child, the crazy complexitiy of this thing called “family.” The holidays call us to reflect, through story, on the meaning of sacrifice, the value of culture, the evolution of tradition. I bet you’ve got a favorite holiday story. The Village Writing School would like to help you or someone you know write that story. Maybe you’ve told your kids and grandkids how it was to spend Christmas in a tarp-covered truck on a migration from Oklahoma to California in the 1930s. Let us help you preserve that story for your great-grandchildren and those to follow. Maybe your daughter is a little tired of hearing that one about the time she left her retainer on her plate in the restaurant on Christmas eve, and how the whole family spent Christmas day dumpster diving. But that slice of reality, that moment in time, speaks of a whole way of life and the family who negotiated it together. Or maybe it’s not about you. Maybe it’s a story “from the old country” that’s been handed down in your family for generations. Preserve it, reproduce it, and send it out to all the decendents. If you have a story about an incident that occurred during the holidays that you would like to see written down so it can be preserved and shared, we want to help you do that. Maybe you’ve already written it, but would like to have it polished and get some suggestions on improving the writing so that the story shines out. We can do that. Maybe you only want to tell it to us orally, and let us write it to your approval. We can do that. You may be young or old or in between. You may not see so well or hear so well.
You may not read so well. You may not speak English so well. But YOUR story is important, and we want to help you preserve it. Once it is written, we will help get it printed into a form that would be suitable for giving to friends and family, if you wish. If you’d like to see your story in the newspaper, that’s a possibility. If you’d like to see your story in a collection in the library, that’s also possible. If you don’t want anyone else to see your story, but you only want to have it for yourself and your family, that’s great. It’s YOUR story. These can be amusing, inspirational, historical, or anything that makes them memorable. They can be about your child-
hood, when an orange was a Christmas treat, or about something funny your child or grandchild did. They can be about the holiday you spent in the trenches, jungles, or deserts of a war. They can be about any holiday of any religion or no religion. It’s YOUR story. Village Writers are standing by to help you create something important or beautiful or just fun from the story you carry in your heart. One writer will be assigned to work with you, and I’ll keep an eye on the process and put in my two cents. If you have a story you’d like to tell, contact me at alisontaylorbrown@ me.com or call me at 479 292-3665. The sooner the better. Don’t wait until Christmas Eve. I’ll be out shopping.
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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
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The Beauty Shop
emember Lisa, the character played by Marisa Tomei, in My Cousin Vinny? Remember her courtroom monologue about the auto mechanics on her father’s side of the family? I can top that. My mother was a hairdresser. My mother’s mother was a hairdresser. My mother’s two sisters were hairdressers. And my mother’s two sisters’ two daughters were hairdressers, too. The two daughters, i.e., my two cousins, spent all their waking hours setting and combing their hair, and setting and combing the hair of their matching blonde bitch Barbies. I frankly could not have cared less about hair styling. As a child, I’d never been given a comb, or a hairbrush, or any pink plastic rollers, and since I had a serious aversion to mirrors, I was not aware of any pressing grooming issues. My grandmother, the source of all this styling inspiration, owned Mary’s Beauty Shop, upstairs from Nestor’s Soda Fountain and Sundries at 186 Hamilton Street. Mémé, as the family matriarch, presided over a stylish salon with booth stations arranged in a row, separated from each other by half-walls topped with thick, translucent, art deco glass. It was a popular place. My mother always came home with her white uniform pockets sagging with quarters. By the time I visited the beauty shop as a child in the 50s it had been remodeled. Pink and black were the “in” colors. It had beehive hair dryers and cool black pump-up chairs that spun around really, really fast if no one was looking and your little brother was sitting in one, just asking for it. We would go to the beauty shop if my other grandmother was unable to babysit. On those rare beauty shop days, we sat in the reception area from 8 AM to 6 or 7
PM, when the last clumps of hair were swept from the beauty shop floor. It was a long day on a hard plastic couch for an eight-year-old reading about Liz and Eddie’s exploits in Modern Screen. We weren’t allowed outside, except to occasionally fetch cups of “to go” coffee for the hairdressers from Nestor’s. He wore a white shirt, black bowtie, and one of those white soda fountain hats creased across the middle like a military man’s. My mother and my two aunts (That’s “aahnts”, not “ants”. New England, you know.) occupied adjacent booths in the beauty shop where they merrily gossiped, snipped, smoked and permed the hours away. Don’t get the idea that my sister and I actually had hair styling performed there. My mother performed all of our hairdressing in our kitchen. Except for permanents. My father wouldn’t tolerate the smell of permanent solution in our house. My sister and I were guinea pigs for every new style that appeared on the cover of Modern Beauty Shop. I had Shirley Temple hair in kindergarten: bouncy bangs with curly, medium length ringlets. This was followed by Banana Curls in first grade. Oh God— big squiggly, squashy banana curls. I twirled mine nervously all the time. Thank heavens Linda Tominsky also had banana curls. What was worse for her, Linda’s mother sprayed hers with perfume. The Sisters at St. Joseph’s School didn’t like that one bit! Then came the D.A. Many years later I learned that “D.A.” stood for “Duck’s Ass”. How obscene. Third grade was the year of the Poodle haircut. It was a curly on top with sort of floppy sides that made me look like Mémé’s chocolate brown poodle Fifi. We even had the same hair color. Fifi was a hell of a dog,
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Linda Summersea reads voraciously and writes passionately in a cottage on Beaver Lake. She recently won 1st Place, The Search for Excellence Award (Ozark Creative Writers Conference) for her true story of a visit to a Clarksdale, Mississippi juke joint on a cold January night in 1993.
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To support our local writers, the Lovely County Citizen is providing space each week to showcase a student of The Village Writing School. For more information, email alisontaylorbrown@me.com or call (479) 292-3665
This Week’s Writer:
Linda Summersea but I didn’t want to look like her. My mother combed our hair once in the morning before we went to school and once before church on Sundays. Without any attention for twenty-four hours, the result was a mess of tangles that my mother mercilessly yanked and pulled the following morning. It was one of the daily battles in our childhood war. For me, the straw that broke the camel’s back was the permanent I received in sixth grade. I put my 11-year-old foot down, once and for all. I just plain hated that permanent. It was sort of wavy in a definitely not attractive, old lady way. My mother had the audacity to state that it looked “so natural”. Natural for whom? Little Orphan Annie? “Natural”! Hmphh! I stomped around the house for a whole twenty-four hours. My mother ignored me. She’d always said that I was high strung. The final haircut that she bestowed upon me was the Brenda Lee Bubble (“I’m sor-ry, so sor-ry...”) She teased it up all over with a rattail comb and then lacquered big spit curls on the sides of my face and clipped a little black velvet bow on top. This, I confess, was a style that I approved of. That is, until the Beatles invasion. Suddenly all the female singers had long, straight hair. Marianne Faithful, Joni Mitchell, Cher. “Give me a head with hair, Long beautiful hair, Shin-ing, gleam-ing, Streaming, flaxen, waxen...” From then on, I was growing it out! However, definitely, undeniably, the most vivid memory I have of the Beauty Shop had absolutely nothing to do with hair. It was a statement from a stranger. I was about nine. I was reading The National Enquirer in the reception area. A lady being combed out in my mother’s booth aimed a stage whisper in my direction. “She has such a beautiful smile!” this lady
said. My ears immediately perked up upon hearing that. I frowned. I scowled. I was taken aback. What the heck was she talking about? I never smiled. Never! Amazingly, fifty-four years later, this memory met its match. I was at a hair salon when a lady said to me: “You have such a beautiful smile!” I told her the beauty shop smile story. She said, “But it’s true. Whenever I see you, you always have this wonderful smile.” This time, it made me smile even more. Her dream job: to have been a writer for Breaking Bad.
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Transition
Susan C. Vanselow,
July 30, 1942 – October 21, 2013
Susan C. Vanselow, 71, of Holiday Island, AR, died Tuesday evening, October 21, 2013, in Fayetteville, AR, at Washington Regional Hospital, with her husband and priest at her side. She was born July 30, 1942, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Lee Owen Curby and Fannie Lewis Curby, both of whom preceded her in death. A memorial service will be held 10:30 am, Friday, November 1, 2013, at St. James’ Episcopal Church, Eureka Springs, with Vicar Ben Helmer celebrant. Inurnment will immediately follow the service in the St. James’ garden. Susan Vanselow is survived by her husband, David Vanselow, of Holiday Island; two sons, Matthew B.(wife Paulina Vanselow), Marietta, GA, and Jason C. Vanselow, Belleville and Springfield, IL; two sisters, Carolyn Halford (husband Richard), Glenarm, IL, and Joanne Curby, Santa Cruz, CA; and one brother, Karl Curby (wife Barbara Curby), Glenarm, IL; grandaughter Sophia Elise Vanselow, Marietta, GA; nieces Lisa and Jennifer Vanselow, Palatine, IL, and Barbara Hedinger, Glenarm, IL; and nephews Lee and Ben Curby, Hayden, COL., John Halford, Glenarm, IL, and David Shipley, Charlotte, NC. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor of arts degree in English in 1965, serving as a teacher her entire career in the Rochester and Chatham, IL, school districts and retiring in 1999. She was united in marriage with David Vanselow, on June 5, 1965, at First United Methodist Church, Springfield, IL.
An ardent gardener and active member of garden and book clubs and a dedicated member of her church, Susan volunteered as a mentor in local schools and a local food pantry as well as other community service and outreach programs. She was also a member of Daughters of the American Revolution and Cursillo. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to: foodforthepoor.org; loveachild.com; st-jameschurch.org; God’s Pantry, 18777 Highway 62, Garfield, AR 72732; or Good Shepherd Humane Society, P.O. Box 285, Eureka Springs, AR 72632. Online condolences to www.caringbridge.org/visit/susanvanselow. Online tributes to the family may be made at www.bentoncountymemorialpark.com Arrangements are with Benton County Memorial Park Funeral Home and Crematory of Rogers, Arkansas.
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Strictly Business
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By Mary R. Flood
The principles, benefits of managing quality on every level
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r. W Edwards Deming (19001993) is regarded as being a pioneer of Total Quality Management – a leadership approach that calls for quality in all business activities, and is built around methods of continuous improvement. Deming, a physicist and statistician, taught quality control classes to U.S. defense forces during World War II. Shortly after the war, he was invited to Japan to help the country rebuild by working hand in hand with top manufacturing companies. Consequently, Japanese business leaders and managers embraced Deming’s ideas of continuous improvement, which led to a high level of achievement in quality that Japan is still recognized for today. Deming also worked closely with U.S. companies such as Ford and GM, into his late 80’s and early 90’s, until the day he died. Deming’s famous “14 Points” outline fourteen objectives that businesses large and small can pursue to improve the attitude and culture within the organization, as well as the quality of production and output. These points also help cultivate a stronger profit growth and improved efficiency, and are basic theory for all managers. Like all theories, these points have been tried, tested, and are proven to accommodate best practices. Deming’s first point asks managers to create and publish a statement of aims and purposes of the company, and to align employee training with these goals. Otherwise known as Vision and Mission statements, these objectives provide long-term direction for the company, and help guide the entire organization toward quality improvement. Once formulated, management must consistently demonstrate their commitment to these statements and lead through example. When the business’s
philosophy is embraced first by top management, it can successfully be taught throughout the entire organization. Historical methods built on quota-driven production and adversarial worker-management relationships may have been the way of the 20th century, but do not work in today’s business environment. Instead, companies must take an approach based on mutual cooperation between workers and management to consistently improve the quality of products and services and strive toward performance excellence and customer satisfaction together as a team. It is imperative that organizational values and goals are constantly reinforced through ongoing training. Organizations have a short memory span – as people move in and out of a company and different challenges arise daily – the main focus can become blurry. Continuous training helps keep employees engaged and focused on what the organization is striving toward. Inspections (such as safety and health inspections, or annual audits) are necessary for quality control, as well as to remain in business, but are usually dreaded for good reasons! These routine inspections, almost always performed by outsiders - though often a legal requirement - do not add value to the organization, are rarely accurate, and actually increase costs and encourage defectiveness by letting someone else catch the problem. Deming encouraged workers, empowered by management, to take responsibility for their work and environment, rather than leave problems for someone else to eliminate. Inspections should be ongoing WITHIN the organization by members of staff, and a business should not rely on outside inspections only. Managers, along with employees,
must routinely check for accuracy, safety hazards, cleanliness, and eliminate all defects and work together toward gathering information for improvement and assuring quality, in order for this to be effective. This new role of ongoing inspection has been integrated into most companies because it saves the company from costly mistakes, empowers employees, and improves quality. Another point of Deming’s is one that decisions should not be made purely on costs. Even though choosing a lower quality, cheaper supplier may bring cost savings in the short term, the business ends up paying more in the long run due to the associated costs that come from loss of quality, such as a decrease in customer satisfaction. Deming encourages businesses to establish long-term relationships with as few as possible of suppliers - leading to loyalty, stronger partnerships, improved quality, and more opportunities for savings. For example, if a small retailer works with only a handful of suppliers – as opposed to ten or more suppliers – the chance for variation in quality is reduced significantly. Today, continuous improvement is recognized as a necessary means for survival in a highly competitive business environment. Improvements come from understanding customer needs, as well as understanding the processes of the business – from manufacturing to service delivery. When quality improves, productivity improves and costs decrease. Therefore, it is highly important to invest in the organization’s most valuable resource – its people. Everyone wants to do a good job, but sometimes they do not know the best ways to go about this. Management must take responsibility for helping workers through training and leadership. It is upsetting when a business hires someone, only to give them minimal
training and “throw them to the wolves” and then terminates them for making mistakes that could have been avoided with proper leadership and training. Driving out fear underlies many of Deming’s 14 points. Fear is manifested in many ways: fear of reprisal, fear of failure, fear of the unknown, fear of change, and fear of relinquishing control. Workers are often afraid to report problems because they fear they might not meet business objectives or that they might be blamed for the problems. Managers are also afraid to cooperate with employees, in fear they may relinquish control. Everyone must be sensitive to the impact that fear can have on the organization, and optimize opportunities for teamwork and total quality improvement by eliminating fear whenever possible. Teamwork helps break down fear barriers within the company. Internal competition for raises and preference contribute to the building of barriers, and the lack of cooperation among staff that comes form this eventually leads to poor quality. Proper training of management and establishing a team-centric culture are important means to removing these destructive barriers. Also, be careful not to use too many motivational slogans in order to improve productivity and quality. These slogans, or exhortations, can make management look clueless, and cause workers to feel underappreciated – and overall, they do more harm than good. Phrases such as “Do it right the first time!” and “Safety is #1” assume that all problems are due to worker behavior and that everything will be much better if workers can simply improve. Often times, it is the system that is to blame for many quality problems – whether it is the design of the job process, the job See Business, page 26
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By Kristal Kuykendall
The epic Halloween party, and jams!
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ollowing are my recommendations for the best live music and entertainment in Eureka Springs the coming week: A reprise of last year’s epic Halloween party at Chelsea’s Corner Cafe & Bar will bring a whole different kind of dance groove to Eureka Springs as the locally based group Fossils of Ancient Robots headlines at Chelsea’s Corner Cafe & Bar. Opening act has not yet been announced, but they’ll probably be one performing as early as 7 p.m. Fossils of Ancient Robots, if you’ve never seen them live, puts on an AMAZING show — full of energy, great lyrics and vocals, and a heavy synthesizer-driven rhythm that reminds me of what might happen if A-Ha (you know, 1980s hit “Take On Me”) listened to Ghostland Observatory, Pretty Lights or STS9 a whole lot and then recorded a new album or went on tour again. LOL! They also remind me a lot of The Polish
Ambassador, and even the Scissor Sisters in some ways. I cannot stress enough how fun and contagiously energetic this group’s music is. KXUA’s music critic had this to say about the group after their premiere there last year: “Who knew there was synth-pop dark disco band homegrown and active in Arkansas? Also surprising was the epic length of their performance, with a seemingly endless supply of instrumental and vocal material. The six songs collected on the EP ‘Dead Letters’ exhibit diverse styles, some more successfully executed than others, but still a promising beginning to this area’s most unique band.” Their show at Chelsea’s will begin around 9 p.m. and is open to ages 21 and up; admission is $5. Everyone will be in costume, and there are prizes for the best ones. Trust me when I tell you that you will not find a crazier or more fun Halloween party in North-
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FRIDAY On the first weekend in November, a very highly respected and well-loved jam-funkrock band from Little Rock, Weakness For Blondes, headlines at Squid and Whale Pub starting around 9 p.m. Friday. Weakness For Blondes features dueling guitar improvisation, tight vocal melodies and songs that tell stories of love, travels and the ability of music to move people. In addition to a deep and multifaceted list of original tunes, WFB also pays homage to its influences with excellent, upbeat covers of artists such as the Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic, The Band and many others. WFB includes Brooks Walthall on bass, Jason Adams on drums, frontman Chris DeClerk on guitar and vocals, Rob Moore on electric guitar, and Marlie Adams on percussion. WFB has shared the stage with many major musical acts, including Allman Brothers’ bassist Oteil Burbridge and his band The Peacemakers; Particle; The Kudzu Kings; The Dirty Dozen Brass Band; Col. Bruce Hampton and the Codetalkers; and The Drew Emmitt Band of Leftover Salmon
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that was not yet named. The other two positions are at-large and have not been filled, yet. In other news, the council also heard the first reading of proposed Ordinance 2196, which rezones 80 Mountain St. from R-1 to C-3. Resolution 629 was also approved, which authorizes Carroll-Boone Water District to expand services and upgrade infrastructure to match their 20-year master plan. For previous reports on the
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This is an accomplishment not to be ignored. So, kudos must go out to everyone who works in the city’s tourism industry, and to the CAPC for their hard work promoting our wonderful town. Eureka Springs has a great prod-
fame. If you are a Widespread Panic or Grateful Dead fan or a fan of funk, blues or jamband-style music, don’t miss Weakness For Blondes at Squid and Whale Pub. It’s gonna be a jammin’ good time! No charge for admission; open to ages 21 and up. Squid and Whale is located at 37 Spring St., 479-2537147. ALSO FRIDAY Friday, Nov. 1 is one of those rare opportunities to take the kids to see Eureka’s favorite musical sons, Mountain Sprout. The hillbilly-bluegrass band is debuting that evening at New Delhi Cafe with a new fiddler after the recent departure of longtime member Blayne Thiebaud. But with a new album just recorded, Mountain Sprout is not slowing down, and the 24-year-old fiddle prodigy who’s just joined the group promises to be a stellar addition to the band’s already-topnotch lineup of musicians. You won’t hear Mountain Sprout cover old bluegrass standards, either; but you won’t mind when you hear these humorous story-songs about this group of back-country, pot-smoking, nature-lovin’ good ol’ boys trying to survive life in a dry county. upgrade and expansion of CBWD with more details, visit CarrollCoNews.com and search for “CBWD.” Also, the council has scheduled another workshop to talk about increasing rates for parking during special events, and it is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. The last meeting dealing with this was described as “a wash” by council members because there were not enough attendees to gain proper input. There will also be a workshop before the next council meeting on Nov. 4 to discuss a possible parking facility for the downtown area. uct to offer visitors, and we hope the CAPC continues working toward its goal to constantly improve and expand advertising for our city and better target potential visitors who are prime candidates for falling in love with Eureka Springs — and, more importantly, prime candidates for spending their money in Eureka Springs.
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The Sprouts are a full-time working band and play shows year-round all over the country, including at Wakarusa Music Festival and its younger, smaller sister festival, Yonder Mountain String Band Harvest Fest, also held at Mulberry Mountain Ranch near Ozark. Critics and fans alike adore Mountain Sprout, which also features Grayson Van Sickle playing his machine-gun banjo, singing out a redneck novel of the members’ hilarious lives; guitarist Adam “Chucky Waggs” Wagner, who yanks the melody up by the ear and keeps it kickin’; smilin’ Daniel Redmond, who pulls out cannon-fire notes pounding the stand-up bass; new fiddler Mike Schembre, who you can expect to see loosen up and let go as the night progresses; and Dean Thiebaud, with his silkysmooth, country-tinged, deep vocals and Western finger-picking guitar style. A Little Rock music critic wrote of the band after a performance there: “Mountain Sprout has the look of wild all over them in their long beards and smoke and drink while they play attitudes. It is a potent combination and it works. The Quartet plays wild and loose too, sawing fiddles or trashing banjos. They inject their funny songs about smoking and drinking and fighting with fervor and a sense of believability.” The Sprouts have shared the stage with the likes of global icons Willie Nelson and Leon Russell as well as with jamgrass standard-bearers Yonder Mountain String Band and jamband titan Widespread Panic. Mountain Sprout will take the stage around 6:30 p.m. and play till 10:30 or so. It WILL be crowded so get there early. Admission is free; open to all ages. New Delhi is located at 2 N. Main St. in downtown Eureka Springs. ••• Following is the complete entertainment schedule for Eureka Springs venues for the coming week: THURSDAY, OCT. 31 • Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 12 Spring St., 479-253-7837: Maureen Alexander, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Blarney Stone, 85 S. Main St., 479-3636633: Halloween Costume Party featuring Black Oak Arkansas, ($25 ticket) 8 p.m. to midnight • Chasers Bar & Grill, 169 E. Van Buren, 479-253-5522: Jesse Dean & special
guest, Ken from Ozark Thunder• Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-253-6723: Halloween contest featuring Fossils of Ancient Robots. • Jack’s Place, 37 Spring St., 479-253-2219: Karaoke with DJ Goose, 8 p.m. to midnight • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 105 E. Van Buren, 479-253-2500: Halloween contest & benefit for Save the Ozarks, 6 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: Come in costume & receive discount • Squid & Whale, 37 Spring St., 479-2537147: Halloween party featuring Steven Roth Band • Voulez-Vous Lounge, 63A Spring St., 479363-6595: Diversity Band, 8:30 p.m. FRIDAY, NOV. 1 • Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant: Hogscalders, noon to 2 p.m.; Hogscalders, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Berean Coffee House, 4032 E. Van Buren, 479-244-7495: live music, 7 p.m. • Blarney Stone: Little Zero, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. • Cathouse / Pied Piper, 82 Armstrong St., 479-363-9976: Matt Reeves, 9 p.m. • Chasers Bar & Grill: Karaoke with DJ Tiny and Benefit for the Eureka Springs Cemetery, see calendar for more information, 7 p.m.• Chelsea’s: Diversity Band, 9 p.m. • Eureka Live!, 35 N. Main St., 479-2537020: DJ & Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Eureka Paradise, 75 S. Main St., 479-3636574: 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: Music, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): DJ and Karaoke, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Costumes get Happy Hour prices. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main St., 479-2532525: Woody Muller 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Mountain Sprout, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 45 Spring St., 479363-6444: Karaoke, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern: Ride Shy, 7 p.m. • Squid & Whale: Weakness for Blondes, 9 p.m. • Voulez-Vous Lounge: Big Bad Gina, 9 p.m. SATURDAY, NOV. 2 • Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant: Catherine Reed, noon to 2 p.m.;
Chris Diablo, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Blarney Stone: Sweetwater Gypsies, 9 p.m. • Cathouse / Pied Piper: Matt Reeves, 8 p.m. • Chasers Bar & Grill: DJ Lowkey, 9 p.m. • Chelsea’s: Iris, 7 p.m. • Eureka Live!: DJ & Dancing 9 p.m. to close • Eureka Paradise: DJ & Dance music, 8 p.m. • Henri’s Just One More: Juke Box, 9 p.m. • Jack’s Place: Music, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): DJ and Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Costumes get Happy Hour prices. • New Delhi Cafe: Magic Mule, noon to 4 p.m.; Foleys Van, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den: Karaoke, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern: Ride Shy, 7:30 p.m.v • Squid & Whale: Annual Grand Opening & Official Halloween costume contest featuring Cutty Rye • Voulez-Vous Lounge: Big Bad Gina, 9 p.m. SUNDAY, NOV. 3 • Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant: live music, noon to 2 p.m.; live music, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Blarney Stone: Pro Football Game Day • Chasers Bar & Grill: Pro Football Game Day • Chelsea’s: Iris, 2 p.m. • Eureka Paradise: Local night • Jack’s Place: Pro Football with Dylan • New Delhi Cafe:, Belladonna, noon to 4 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den: Jesse Dean, noon to 4 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern: Pro Football Game Day • Squid & Whale: Pro Football Game Day • UU Church, House Concert, 17 Elk St., 479-244-0123: Carrie Elkins & Danny Schmidt, 6 p.m. MONDAY, NOV. 4 • Blarney Stone: Pro Football night • Chasers Bar & Grill: Pro Football night and pool tournament • Chelsea’s: Springbilly, 9 p.m. TUESDAY, NOV. 5 • Chasers Bar & Grill: Game Challenge night • Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 9 p.m. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6 • Chasers Bar & Grill: Ladies night • Chelsea’s: Dead String Brothers, 9 p.m. • Squid & Whale: Sweetwater Gypsies — Ladies Night & Pie Social
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the Historic Museum. Officer responded, an employee accidentally set it off, false alarm; all okay. 9:35 a.m. – Caller reported altercation between two males behind McDonald’s. Officer responded, but subjects were gone upon arrival. 12:33 p.m. – Caller on Main Street reported a vehicle that was illegal parked, blocking entrance to a parking lot. Officer responded and the vehicle was moved. Good thing, parking is difficult enough to find! 2:40 p.m. - It was reported that a 2 vehicle accident on Hwy. 62 had occurred. Officers responded but there were no injuries and the parties did not want a report. No harm, now foul. Oct. 24 1:34 a.m. – During a traffic stop, an Officer made a DWI arrest and driving left of center. Oh, he’s been a bad boy. 9:43 p.m. – Caller from local restaurants reported unconscious male in a near by parking lot. Officer responded and man was fine, no need for report. Hmmm, from passed out to wide awake, pretty quick when officers are called! 10:14 p.m. - Caller form local restaurant reported loud music from near by tavern. Officer responded and there was no music
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Samson is a four-and-a-half year old medium size guy who came to the shelter in April. He is a great dog and has lots of energy, so he needs a family who loves being outside and playing, or someone with a lot of room for him to run and play. When he got bored, his previous owners said he would chase the neighbors cows and dig out, but we haven’t had any issues with him digging or climbing out at the shelter. He can be adopted for half the regular fee. 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.
training (or lack of), or defaults in the material being used. Be careful of relying too much on numbers, as well. Measurement is necessary – but organizations should not manage by numbers alone. Standards and quotas (such as sales goals) do not encourage improvement and can create fear and ill feelings between staff members and between workers and management. Workers may rely on using short cuts (or take the path of least resistance) to meet their goals – and once reached, little incentive remains for workers to improve. Deming believed that workers must be able to take pride in their workmanship – to delight in their own individual achievements and contributions in
upon arrival. Again. Oct. 25 12:11 a.m. - A report of a two vehicle accident near the train depot was called in. Upon arrival, officers were able to do traffic control until deputy arrived, as it was outside of the city. CO-operation is a great thing. 1:37 p.m. – A local resident reported a stolen ornamental flower pot. Officer took report. 3:48 p.m. - A report was taken regarding the single motorcycle accident, resulting in a fatality. 8:19 p.m. – Caller informed police that they were being threatened by their ex-girfriend’s mother. No report was taken. 9:41 p.m. – Caller from the hospital reported subject camping on helicopter landing pad. Office responded and made contact with subject who said his friend lives near by and he was just on the phone. He was unable to explain the tent and campfire though. 10:13 p.m. - A caller reported a vehicle that was off the road from an apparent accident. Officers responded and took a report. 11:29 p.m. – Caller reported intoxicated person near the old high school. Officer responded and did not locate. Oct. 26 1:10 a.m. – Caller reported possible intoxicated driver on Mountain Street. Officer responded, but were unable to locate
subject. 1:49 a.m. – Caller from local hotel reported subject unconscious outside his room. Officer responded and advised subject to go in his room. The hallway was so inviting for a little nap before entering his room. 2:05 a.m. – Traffic stop on Van Buren Street resulted in an arrest for DWI and driving left of center. 3:11 p.m. – Caller reported their boyfriend was struck by another male in the parking lot of local hovtel. Situation was forwarded to officer. 3:45 p.m. – Caller from Ridgeway Avenue reported a dog attack. Animal control was dispatched and issued a citation. Lookout trick-or-treaters! 6:04 p.m. – Caller from Spring Street wanted to report shop lifter. 9:06 p.m. – Caller from local hotel made noise complaint on near by bar. Officer responded and spoke with bar owner. Oct. 27 5:24 p.m. – Caller advised police of subject on Main Street who was running leaf blower and playing loud music. Officer responded and there was no noise on arrival. Possibly a resident was breathing and blinking too loudly. 7:59 p.m. – Caller from Van Buren Street reported unwanted guest. Officer responded and told guest not to return or he would be arrested.
the workplace. Deming thought performance appraisals discouraged such pride in workmanship because these reviews generally discourage innovation and risk taking, destroy teamwork by promoting competition among staff members for limited resources (such as raises), and foster mediocrity since appraisal goals are usually numbers focused and not quality focused. Many companies now separate performance appraisals from annual salary reviews, using appraisals to recognize accomplishment or additional training needs only. Raises and salary reviews should be more based on quality of work, length of service, and a worker’s unique contributions to the organization - not numbers. Last, but most importantly, Deming stressed that organizations must invest in their people at all levels to ensure success
in the long term. A fundamental mission of any business is to provide jobs, but business and society also have the responsibility to improve the value of individuals. Developing a worker’s value is a powerful motivational method, as well, and it is management’s job to lead a work culture that embraces workers’ pursuit of quality of life. ••• Mary R. Flood writes weekly in the Lovely County Citizen, sharing insights on business topics to help Eureka Springs business owners, operators and employees succeed in their work-related endeavors. She will at times entertain and answer readers seeking advice. To contact Flood or send your questions in, email citizen.editor.eureka@gmail.com or mail your letter to the Citizen at 3022 E. Van Buren, Suite H, Eureka Springs AR 72632.
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ith cooler days and chilly evenings hot tea is an enjoyable and Jim Fain healthy pleasure. Mother Nature provides for us in abundance if we will only let her. You know how good and beneficial Green Tea is for you and how it can be blended with any of the mints but here are two more incredible gifts to be enjoyed on upcoming cold winter days. While conventional Orange Pekoe tea found in the supermarket can be delicious and refreshing as an hot drink, why not break your routine with an herbal tea such as Raspberry leaf or Rooibos? Red raspberry makes a tasty and slightly aromatic tea, which is very refreshing, iced (a natural flavor without raspberry flavoring added). The part of the plant used is the bark, leaves and roots. I prefer the leaves. The old herbalists considered Red Raspberry to be a bi-directional herb, which from a western medical point of view doesn’t make much sense, except that I’ve seen it work. Bi-directional basically means the herb will balance the body by increasing something, which is low, or decreasing something, which is high but will not effect anything, which is normal. Modern science knows this herb is rich in calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, riboflavin, selenium, thiamin, zinc, vitamins A, C and D. Folk use of Red Raspberry was for balancing blood sugar levels (note the chromium content) lessening mucus discharge, strengthening intestinal walls, as an anti-diarrheal, cleansing the liver, as an oral rinse to heal canker sores, relieving kidney, urethral and bladder irritations and as an astringent topically. A main use was especially for women as a tonic herb. Tonic means toning in the old terminology. Strengthening the female system, reducing morning sickness, hot flashes and cramps is a good thing as any woman who has gone through it can attest. Rooibos (Aspalattus linearis) comes to us from South Africa. It has as much as two times the amount of antioxidants of Green tea and boasts a complex yet pleasing flavor and bouquet. This is a calming tea with no caffeine making it perfect for evenings and bedtime either hot or deliciously iced. This is a must try if you’ve never tasted it before.
Wisecrack Zodiac ARIES: You’ll receive a special message from the universe on Friday. It won’t arrive by phone, though, so quit checking your texts while you’re driving. Karma has its own version of autocorrect, and it involves a body cast. TAURUS: Life needs a little mystery, whether it’s how chicken nuggets are made or how your sweetie always knows when you’ve done something stupid. If you do find out the answers, you’ll be much more careful with what you put into your mouth. GEMINI: Each new day holds a promise, but all you want is to shake down the weekend for its lunch money. Think twice before giving Sunday a swirlie, because Monday is big, bad and can mess you up. CANCER: You can burn a candle at both ends, but no one will want to touch your candlestick afterward. Stick to one flame at a time, and save the pouring wax for your 50 Shades of Grey reading group. LEO: Don’t believe anyone who says a picture is worth a thousand words. If it’s of your boss and that llama, it’s worth at least two promotions and a parking space. VIRGO: Some may wait for the other shoe to drop, but you’ve already snatched that bad boy out of thin air because it’s on sale. Use your coupon kung-fu on Thursday and you’ll score something hotter than those new stilettos. LIBRA: If your world were a fairy tale, you’d be up to your armpits in frogs. When it comes to love, quit looking for a fixer-upper. All you’ll get from the lilypad lad is a wart on your lip and a bad case of swamp-ass. SCORPIO: Quit looking for the worst in life. That light at the end of the tunnel won’t be a train, just a dude with a glowstick and a wiffle bat. Offer him some licorice; he
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won’t smack you with the bat, but he might sing you some Grateful Dead songs. Still, it’s not as bad as the train, right? SAGITTARIUS: It’s just your luck: you realize life is a carousel just as you get motion sickness. Grab some Dramamine and hang on to your horse, because this ride will be wild and worth it. CAPRICORN: When others are at the end of their rope, they tie a knot and hang on. You whip out your phone and order a trampoline. Quit bare-knuckling life and get
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your bounce back. AQUARIUS: You haven’t found your place in life, but don’t worry. Who said it was all assigned seating anyway? Pitch a tent anywhere you like, just don’t get caught in the zipper. PISCES: Sarcasm is a better defense than bubble wrap. You won’t be as coddled, but at least you’ll be popping someone else’s bubbles, not your own.
Crossword Puzzle Exculpate 8. The late Albert and Zoe 13. Persian Gulf islands country 14. 60’s abstractionism style 15. Speakers 16. “Short” midnight rider? 17. Oath 18. Mobile precedent 20. Saloon rocks 21. Blowup machines 24. Maiden name word 25. ____ Paulo 26. By the name of, called (obs.) 28. Eject forcefully, as a stream (var.) 31. Hops’ dryers 32. Cracker cover 34. Liable, likely 35. Superlative suffix 36. One with hives 41. School group 42. Sea eagle 43. Latin hail 44. Stop watch 46. Takes off oxfords
49. Independent leader in Africa or Arabia (var.) 50. Chemical reaction substance 51. With a crimson glow 52. Chaperones DOWN 1. Overhead 2. Low-grade noble 3. Shoulder wrap 4. Scrap 5. ___ Tse or Tzu 6. Warlike woman
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7. Come about 8. Sign interpretations 9. Copy 10. Small valleys 11. Commandment, order 12. White, Elk and Wall 19. ___, ___ again 22. On a cruise 23. Bronx cheer 27. Tardy 28. Royal staff 29. Hobby 30. Still wild 33. Auction suffix
34. Seed type of sunflower or elm (var.) 37. Toughen, harden (var.) 38. One who walks the floor 39. Happening 40. Takes five 45. Conger 47. Resin ingredient of animal origin 48. Long ___ and far away.
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regular meeting at 4 p.m. every first Tuesday of the month at the library. For more information — or if you want to participate but cannot make the first meeting — call Amy Hartley at 479-981-3321. Nov. 5: ESDN The ESDN/Chamber of Commerce Business Roundtable will host guest speaker Carrie McKnight from public relations/ advertising giant Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods, who will speak to the group about how to talk to the press. McKnight is a public relations professional and has tips that will guide you and your business into getting the right message across to the media and their viewers. “I will help the group understand the right talking points to make, how to move off of negative spin, and to guide a reporter towards the story they really want to share,” explained McKnight, who is also vice president of public relations at CJRW. The meeting, open and free to all business and property owners, as well as employees and managers, is Tuesday, Nov. 5 at the Eureka Inn Best Western at 8 a.m. A joint program of the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce and Eureka Springs
Downtown Network, the Business Roundtables’ goal is to provide quality business programming as well as networking opportunities for the community. Nov. 7: Cemetery Commission meeting The Eureka Springs Cemetery Commission will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. in the Library Annex Room, located next to the Carnegie Public Library , 194 Spring St. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call MaryAnn Pownall, chairman of the Eureka Springs Cemetery Commission, at 479253-5134. Nov. 8: Inspiration Point Chili Cook-Off and Bake Sale The Inspiration Point Fire Department is holding its First Annual Chili Cook-Off and Bake Sale fundraiser at Station 1 on Friday, Nov. 8 at 5 p.m. Station 1 is located on Highway 62 West, midway between Eureka Springs School of the Arts and Opera of the Ozarks. Just $5 will get you a bowl of gourmet chili and cornbread with iced tea. Homemade desserts will also be available for purchase whether by the single serving or the entire cake or pie. Come join us! Nov. 8: Patriotic show, Flag Initiative
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p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern: Rowdy’s Breakfast Buffet, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. • Carroll County Court House, 44 S. Main: Our Big Fat Gay Wedding: Apply for Marriage Licenses, 10:30 a.m. • Caribe Restaurante y Cantina, 209 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8102: Our Big Fat Gay Wedding Brunch, noon • Basin Spring Park, Spring St.: Our Big Fat Gay Wedding/Public Display of Affection, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. • Basin Spring Park & The Space: Our Big Fat Gay Wedding March, 3 p.m. • The Space, 2 Pine St., 2nd floor of Sweet Spring Antiques, 479-253-6644: Our Big Fat Gay Wedding Reception, 3:30 p.m. • Downtown Eureka Springs, Spring St. at E.S. Public Library to the E.S. City Auditorium: Day of Dead Parade & Zomfundraiser at Pine Mountain Theater The American Legion, Walker-Wilson Post #9 is starting a new Flag Initiative, through which American flags will be installed on existing utility poles throughout Eureka Springs. “The eventual goal is to create a good presence of American flags all over the city, displaying loyalty to our country, support of our servicemen and women and to show our pride as Americans,” said Mike Bishop, president/CEO of the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce, which is also sponsoring the initiative. To kick off fundraising efforts to purchase the flags, Pine Mountain Theater is hosting a special show, “Stars and Stripes Forever,” on Friday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. This show will feature special music by local performers along with the Presentation of Colors by the American Legion Color Guard. The highlight of the evening will be a keynote address by retired Air Force Lt. Col. Steve Gray, who currently serves as senior military and veteran’s affairs liaison for U.S. Sen. John Boozman. “The whole community is invited and encouraged to attend this special night to salute our country, our flag and our veterans. The show is free but donations will be accepted,” said Jack Baker, Post Commander. Individuals can sponsor a flag for $50, and local civic clubs
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bie Crawl, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Henri’s Just One More, 19 1/2 Spring St., 479-253-5795: Live Music/Dance Party with Chasing Nadean, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern: Live Music Rideshy, 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. • Voulez-Vous Lounge: Big Bad Gina, 9 p.m. • Eureka Live Underground: A Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween Party, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. SUNDAY, NOV. 3 • All around town: Fall Diversity Weekend: Gay for Days, All day • The Fine Art of Romance: The Big Cool Panty Store, The Big Gay 20% Off Sale!, All day • Rowdy Beaver Tavern: Rowdy’s Breakfast Buffet, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. • Eureka Live Underground: Walk of Shame Bloody Mary Party in The Beer Garden, 11 a.m. • New Delhi Cafe: Belladonna, noon and organizations are being asked to consider supporting this event. Mayor Pate has issued a challenge to anyone pledging that he will match a single donation of $500. For more information, callJack Baker, 479-2532519 or Mike Bishop, 479-244-7641. Donations can be dropped off at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center located in the Village at Pine Mountain. Nov. 9: AARP Drivers Safety Class There will be an AARP Drivers Safety class on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 8:30 a.m. at Holiday Island Fire Station #1 at 251 Holiday Island Drive. Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. To register, call 479-253-5310. Nov. 9: November Gallery Stroll event The November Gallery Stroll is dovetailing with the celebrations for Food and Wine Weekend in Eureka Springs. Eureka Thyme will have as our special guest Carrie Marry of Weaving Your Wellness. Marry is a health coach who specializes in personalized food plans for individuals. She will be showing us how to make healthy sugar-free holiday candies and other treats. Join us for light refreshment and to talk to Marry and see what she has to offer on Saturday evening, Nov. 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 19 Spring St.
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Eureka Springs is known for its unique dining experiences but this fall, aside from their award-winning usual dishes, area restaurants will showcase special menus and wine pairings for the annual Eureka Springs Food & Wine Weekend that takes place on Thursday, Nov. 7 through Sunday, Nov. 10. Following is a list of events and specials slated as part of Food & Wine Weekend: • Linda Hager, owner and chef of the Cottage Inn Restaurant located at 450 W. Van Buren, will host Wine Dinners Thursday through Sunday night from 6 to 8 p.m. Each evening a different five-course meal will be paired with a selection of international wines. Reservations can be made by calling 479-2535282. • In addition to their regular fish and lasagna specials, DeVito’s of Eureka Springs will offer Raimondo Winery wine flights and DeVito’s signature martinis, plus farmer’s market pasta made with fresh, seasonal produce from the local Farmer’s Market. DeVito’s is located at 5 Center St. • On Nov. 8-9, Cuisine Karen will offer a hands-on cooking class at her Provençal-style home at 10 Woolridge in Eureka Springs. The menu includes local grass-fed pork shoulder roast braised in white wine with bay leaf and sage, sautéed brussel sprouts with vinegar re-
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duction sauce and a touch of Sorghum molasses and Swiss chard, and a dessert tart with raisins and pine nuts on a marzipan crust (conventional & gluten-free versions). The class runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and costs $45 per person. • The Garden Bistro’s Wine Dinners will feature fare centered around local farm products, tapas style. Six courses will be served, each course paired with a wine suited to compliment the dish. Dinners are Thursday night at 7 p.m., Friday at 5 and 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 5 and 7:30 p.m. The Garden Bistro is located at 119 N. Main St. and reservations are recommended; e-mail ozarkrose@att. net or call 479-981-0667. • Chef David Gilderson of the Grand Taverne Restaurant at 37 N. Main St. will offer special three-course dinners on Thursday through Saturday evenings, or guests may choose from the regular menu as well. Musical entertainment will be provided by Jerry Yester of The Lovin’ Spoonful on piano on Thursday and Saturday, and local musician Arkansas Red on guitar on Friday evening. • Keels Creek Winery at 3185 E. Van Buren will host the Boston Mountain Potters show & sale on Friday through Sunday from noon until 5 p.m. each day. • Also at Keels Creek, Dr. Doug Hausler, owner of the winery, and Greg Schneider, owner of Railway Winery, will present a series of and discussions including wine tasting from 2013 production (in progress) and recent vintages. The lectures are $10 per person and include wine tasting and a logo glass, or $20 per person for all three days. Friday’s lecture is “History of Wines in the World”; Saturday is “History of Wines in the Americas”; and Sunday is “History of Wines in Arkansas.” The lectures are from 3 to 5 p.m. each day. Other local restaurants and retailers are participating as well, and details are being added to www.eurekaspringsfoodandwine.com and www.facebook. com/eurekaspringsfoodwinefestival as received.
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Photos by Chip Ford
‘WoodSongs’ performance wows audience at The Aud
AT LEFT: Grayson Van Sickle of Mountain Sprout. CENTER: Headliner Michael Martin Murphey. AT RIGHT: Fayetteville band Foleys Van performs in their parade costumes.
AT LEFT: The Ozark Alliance from Mountain View performed several numbers. CENTER: The “WoodSongs” narrator and production staff came here from Lexington, Ky. to record.
AT LEFT: Murphey wowed the audience with his hits “Carolina In The Pines” and “Wildfire.” AT RIGHT: Leroy Troy of the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band performed banjo tricks.
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