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Cross, others call for economic revival in Eureka Springs By Alana Cook
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Sitting at his desk at the historic Cornerstone Bank building in downtown Eureka Springs, 80-year-old bank chairman and city entrepreneur John Cross pulls out paper files of news clippings and balance sheets. With precision, he recounts details about his involvement in Eureka’s heyday in the late 1970s and cites specific examples of how he believes Eureka’s tourism industry has under-performed over the last 20 years. “We have settled for mediocrity. I’ve helped save this town once and I want to save it again,” Cross said with a twinkle in his eye and the sound of conviction in his voice. For Cross, the state of economic affairs in Eureka is personal — the Cross family has been in Eureka for generations investing in local business initiatives. Tourism in Eureka drives the economy and according to Cross’ records, things do not look good. “I’m the guy waving the white town running up and down the aisle,” he said. “I’m getting too old for this. We talk about taking America back’ let’s talk about how to take Eureka back.” Though Cross and City Advertising and Promotion Commission leaders seem to stand at odds on whether Eureka’s economy is doing well, Cross said the numbers speak for themselves. He said that to understand how Eureka can reach it’s full potential, it is important to understand how Eureka succeeded in its glory days. “We were a town of firsts: First trolley transit, first convention center, first Passion Play.” In preparation for Eureka’s 100th anniversary in 1979, the Eureka Springs Centennial Commission cleaned up the neglected town, and created attractions that made it profitable. “As a result, tax collections went from $100,000 in 1979 to over $900,000 in 1993,” Cross said. Cross said the city made a grave error by separating the CAPC and the Chamber of Commerce in 1996 because the result
was a drained budget. Further research by the Citizen shows that the CAPC has over the past 19 years — including last year — experienced chronic problems managing taxpayer dollars, though the reasons why are not entirely clear. But, things could be taking a turn for the better. At Tuesday night’s annual Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce awards banquet, Woman of the Year honoree Fatima Treuer said that she was very pleased with how the Chamber, the City Council and CAPC have been working together to turn things around this year. “This gives me hope,” she said. Cross said he believes the CAPC needs to enlist the help of an outside advertising firm like he did when he led the effort to revive Eureka in the ’70s. Cross’ financial philosophy hinges on simplicity, low overhead and reinvestment. “In the old days, what worked is that we had one director and one building and the money went back into advertising,” he said. Eureka stagnates while Arkansas grows Recent statistics from the Chamber of Commerce — which were derived from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism 2013 Annual Report and the results of a survey from local vendors — indicate the tourism economy in Eureka is not doing well. The Chamber report states: “Revenue for a local attraction is down 14 percent over 2012 and 22 percent over 2009; revenue for a local restaurant is down 40 percent for the first time in history; A historically successful retailer is moving to Fayetteville because they say there are not enough people visiting Eureka; occupancy in an important hotel has been declining since 2002; a popular highway motel shows a 21 percent decline in check-outs for the last two years; and a major hotel has had declining occupancy every year since 2002, despite raising their room rates 10 percent in 2006. In 2006, transit rides were 265,776 and have declined every year until 2013 when they were 120,552.
In 1994, transit rides were 474,961.” In an Aug. 5 Carroll County News story, state Sen. Bryan King (R-Green Forest) said that the overall Arkansas tourism economy grew by 3.35 percent in 2013 over 2012. “Tourism in Eureka is a big part of our economy,” King told the Citizen. “We naturally have concerns about tourism in Eureka. I want to do anything to help improve Eureka’s tourism.” King said Gov. Mike Beebe never appointed anyone to represent Eureka on the State Parks and Tourism board so King will be meeting with Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson on the issue in the coming months. “When John Cross talks, people should listen,” King said.”Anything I can do to help, I will, but ultimately, people who live inside the city need to decide.” “In most cities where tourism is the
main driver, the Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Chamber are combined in the same building,” said Branson CVB Communications Director Lynn Berry, who lives in Eureka Springs and is the wife of Mayor-Elect Butch Berry. Lynn Berry, who served as the CAPC director in 2006, said she tried to work to facilitate dialogue between CAPC and the Chamber on working together more efficiently and identifying areas where their services duplicate but “it just wasn’t followed up on.” “Often we do things the same way because we are comfortable, but I hope with the new leadership in town, that will change,” Lynn Berry said. “We have a real opportunity to take a hard look at what shape the town is in.” Cross also said that people are leaving Eureka because it is hard to find See Tourism, page 21
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Pine Mountain Theater won’t open in 2015 By Alana Cook
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After 40 years entertaining families and visitors to Eureka Springs, the cast of Pine Mountain Theater is saying goodbye,. Mike and Dale Bishop and cast have been entertaining crowds at Pine Mountain since 2006 when Dave and Dee Drennon decided to retire. But Mike Bishop said the theater will not be open in 2015. “It was a difficult decision for us,” Bishop said. “We just don’t have enough visitors coming to see the show.” Seeing the need for nightly entertainment to accommodate the increasing number of visitors to the city and to complement the Great Passion Play,
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are struggling. “I’m not saying we abandon niche markets, but rather that we come back and include them,” he said. “If we are going to be diverse, then let’s truly be diverse.” Bishop said that Eureka needs to attract more “group travel” so people stay longer than the weekends and that doing so would be an economic incentive for local businesses to stay open year-round if they choose. “There’s a lot of businesses that can’t survive on two or three days a week,” he said. Bishop said he and Dale are taking time to pray and decide what their next steps in the entertainment business will be.
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Dave and Dee Drennon moved from Missouri to Eureka Springs and opened the Pine Mountain Theater in 1975. They assembled a cast and produced a show that quickly gained favor with Eureka Springs vacationers. As their reputation spread, more and more people came to Eureka Springs to see and hear the show. It wasn’t long before they had to enlarge the seating capacity because of sellout crowds, gaining them the recognition of being the “most attended family music show” in the state. Bishop said that 15 years ago, the focus shifted from an emphasis on the family vacation market to a focus on niche markets like fine dining and the arts, which is why venues like Pine Mountain
At its regular monthly meeting Thursday, the Eureka Springs School Board will recognize two areas of student achievement. The cross country team finished fifth in the Class 2A team standings in Hot Springs over the weekend, with Nathan Andres
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winning the individual competition. Eureka Springs girls placed third. Students who donated art to support the Back Our Kids program, which provides needy students with food for weekend meals and other times, will be recognized as well. The Licensed and Classified Personnel Policy Committees will make presentations
to the board. The board will also hear about three middle school teachers who were selected for Science Initiative grants from the Arkansas Community Foundation. The meeting, which is open to the public, will be Thursday, Nov. 20, at 5:30 p.m. at the administration building at 147 Greenwood Hollow Rd.
Eureka Springs Hospital Guild seeks new members The Eureka Springs Hospital Guild is looking for new members who are interested in serving the needs of Eureka Springs Hospital and other charitable groups that support the health and welfare if our community. Norma Rix, treasurer of the Guild,
presented the check to Steve Sheffer, director of ancillaries of the hospital. Eureka Springs Hospital would like to express appreciation for the generous donation from the Eureka Springs Hospital Guild. Please call Mary Dolce at 253-4939
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Fire station receives facelift
The monument of 1920’s public safety had degenerated into a neighborhood eyesore. The light paint was faded and worn. The old station sign was peeling and the trim had fallen off. Many passers-by discounted the tiny building as a poorly kept household garage. After years of being blasted by wind, rain, snow anda sun, the aged fire station on White Street was showing its years. Eureka Springs Fire Department Station No. 2 is a single bay cinderblock station located on the historic loop. Its small size has rendered it almost unusable for modern day fire apparatus. But, the fire house still serves as a volunteer station covering the Victorian era homes on the loop. A 1975 model fire engine is tucked away inside, awaiting the rare call to action. Enter neighbor Dick Titus. Titus, a retired hospital maintenance director, has been a long time resident of White Street. He remembers the last paint job on the fire station. “It was about twenty years ago,” says Mr. Titus. “The neighborhood got together and made a party of the whole thing. Eleanor Lux of Lux Studies picked the colors. Woody Acord donated the paint from his hardware store. There was even genuine Bubba’s BBQ provided by Bob Wilson!” In Mr. Titus’ view, it was time for the station to have another round of neighborhood love and care. With assistance from a few stalwart friends, Mr. Titus set out to strip and repaint the station. The job rapidly escalated into more than he bargained for; “Texture had been added to hide the cinderblocks. It took an angle grinder to remove the paint!” Finally, the front was See Station, page 8
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Eureka Springs Fire Station No. 2 recently received a facelift led by local resident Dick Titus.
ESFD extinguishes workshop fire Shortly before 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Eureka Springs Fire and EMS was dispatched to a working structure fire off County Road 108 in the Buck Mountain Community. The fire was in a medium-size workshop located next to a residence. The homeowners at 735 CR 1084 stated that they had started a fire in the wood stove earlier in the morning. One of the residents looked toward the shop and saw a glow in-
side the building. On investigation they found a fire burning inside the 2,100 square-foot sheet metal workshop. Over 20 firefighters responded with two fire engines, three tankers, a brush truck, and two ambulances. Mutual aid was requested from Holiday Island Fire Department who provided additional tanker support. During the course of the fire recalled off duty crews also responded to two unrelated emergency medical calls.
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Silver Tea continues its 48-year tradition All Creatures Great and Small in a Winter Wonderland—a perfect theme for this year’s Silver Tea to be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, in the Crystal Dining Room of the historic Crescent Hotel. The room will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland with decorations, elegant tea tables, and hostesses in period costume. Creatures Great and Small will represent the animals of Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, which is the recipient of donations from this year’s Silver Tea given by the women of St. James Episcopal Church. The public is cordially invited. Admission is by donation. This year’s tea continues a 48-year tradition by the women of St. James’. The tea features heirloom silver pieces donated to the church by members. The tea originated so the women of St. James’ could share these beautiful pieces with the public and make a difference in the community by giving people a means to support non-profits. In recent years funds from the tea have benefited the Clear Spring School, Eureka Springs School of the Arts, St. John’s Hospice Care, the Eureka Springs Carnegie Library, the Good Shepherd Humane Society, ECHO (Eureka Christian Health Outreach), Salvation Army, People Helping People, among others. Chaired by Peggy Pot, assisted by Jane Acord, the tea will offer a beautiful variety of sandwiches and cookies along with coffee, tea, and punch. John Wiley will provide background Christmas music at the piano. The event is made possible through the generous support of Elise Roenigk and the staff of the Crescent Hotel. For further information, please call St. James’ Episcopal Church, 479-253-8610.
Grassy Knob VFD gets cancer-fighting washing machine The Grassy Knob Fire Auxiliary recently purchased an Extractor, a type of commercial washing machine, for the Volunteer Fire Dept. Cancer is now an epidemic in the fire service. Firefighters get cancer at a significantly higher rate than the general American population according to multiple studies. The contaminants are getting into the body by ingestion, inhalation — don’t ever breathe smoke! —
and absorption. The exposures are cumulative. It was interesting to learn that the parts of the body most susceptible to absorption are the groin and head — especially the jaw. This extractor is designed to clean the turnout gear firefighters wear when fighting fires. It is imperative firefighters wash their turnout gear after each and every fire. Also critically important is the washing of
one’s protective Nomex hood. No matter how strong an individual thinks he or she may be, no one is stronger than carcinogens. Firefighters are extremely thankful to the Grassy Knob Fire Auxiliary for this purchase. A final thought on protection against absorption is cleaning helmet headbands — an often overlooked component of Personal Protection Equipment emsemble.
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Happy Days:
Snow Village Takes Baby Boomers Down Holiday Road By Jennifer Jackson
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For the holidays, malls across the country feature layouts of miniature snow-covered villages. Typically, there is a model train chugging down the hillside and through a tunnel to the village station. Candles shine from the stainedglass windows of the white-steepled church. Tiny carolers, mouths frozen in song, cluster under street lamps. Skaters move in proscribed circles over the mirrored surface of the town pond. Skaters, singers and steam trains are part of the Snow Village that Larry Handley has set up at Gaskins Switch Village as a fundraiser for the historical museum. But Handley’s village also sports the Stardust Drive-in Theater, the Rollerama, Ed’s Diner and other icons of a world familiar to baby boomers and their parents. “I’m trying to stay in the ‘20s to the early ‘60s to fit the genre, which is the train era,” Handley said. Handley, who has been collecting Snow Village pieces for 20 years, now has more than 500 pieces, making his one of the largest privately owned Snow Villages in the country. His village -- actually three villages -- is also unusual for the scale of the pieces, the largest made by Department 56. The reason Handley likes them is because they match the 0 scale of the Lionel trains (5 mm to 1 foot) that he inherited from his father. “I’ve added to those from the same period and through the post-war period,” he said. “It’s the era of steam trains, with a few diesels.” Handley started his collection in 1993, when his daughter, Hope, gave him a Snow Village piece for Christmas. Now he gets them from everyone in the family, including wife Cathy Handley. The oldest piece in his collection was made in 1978, thee years after Department 56 started the series. His newest is the station wagon from National Lam-
poon’s Christmas Vacation movie. “It’s the family truckster,” Handley said, holding up the Griswold car with an enormous Christmas tree on the roof, root ball attached. Handley first exhibited the Snow Village in 2008 in his home, which was on the Holiday Tour of Homes. He set it up at the Inn of the Ozarks for two holiday seasons, and last year, at the Carnegie Public library annex. This year, it’s in a vacant store in Gaskins Switch Village. Included are 13 buildings and 20 accessories — figures, trees, etc. — Handley acquired this year from a collection Hope saw for sale in Milledgeville, Ga., where she is the head women’s soccer coach at Georgia College. There are still about 150 Snow Village pieces that he doesn’t own, Handley said, but not all of those fit his criteria. They include a modern McDonald’s and a Krispy Kreme, which didn’t start until the late ‘70s. “White Castle is marginal,” he said, noting that it did exist before 1960. People who look closely will also spot a Starbucks, a Budweiser Brew House, a Yuengling Lager tavern and an Uptown Ford dealership. There’s also a Chevy dealership, a Harley-Davidson shop, several drive-ins and a truck stop. Vintage vehicles include panel pickup trucks, fire engines and an art-deco Reindeer Line bus parked in front of the bus station. “No way you can see them all,” said Brenda Bell, a volunteer who is helping staff the exhibit. Handley said he doesn’t have a favorite piece, but thinks in terms of landscapes: the airport with planes taking off on the runway. The farm where cows and horses dot a snow-covered field, the farmer unloading tiny bales of hay from the bed of his red pickup. There is also the village post office, a water tower and the WSNO radio station. One of Handley’s eight grandchildren was in town
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Larry Handley holds the newest piece in the exhibit, the family truckster from ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.’
the week he set up the exhibit, he said, and six more, ranging in age from 6 to 16, are coming to see the Snow Village before Christmas. “They all seem to be fascinated by it,” Handley said. Along with the art-deco bus station, a stand-out is the Times Square building, issued for the millennium, with the ball on top, ready to drop on New Year’s Eve. Department 56 releases 10 new Snow Village pieces per series before Christmas, Handley said. The smaller-scale series are Dickens, New England Heritage and North Pole. He collects the original Snow Village se-
ries, but doesn’t know which ones his family will give him this year. “It’s always a surprise,” he said. Larry Handley’s Snow Village and Train is open through Dec. 23. Hours are 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Special hours 1 p.m. to 7 pm. on Friday, Nov. 28. Also open weeknights Dec. 15, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Gaskins Switch Village is located at 2051 E. Van Buren, Eureka Springs. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children. Proceeds go to the Eureka Springs Historical Museum.
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By Alana Cook
Daring greatly to revive tourism in Eureka
spent much of the past week talking to business owners, community leaders, locals and visitors to Eureka about the tourism economy in Eureka and found that while there are opposing viewpoints on the best solution, the consensus is that Eureka needs an economic revival that is best accomplished through bolstering tourism. CAPC leaders say that our tourism economy is not stagnant or declining and that in fact, tourism has increased slightly, but reports obtained by the Citizen show that Eureka’s economy has remained mostly stagnant over the past 20 years, at best. But there’s a bigger picture here. Running a city is much like running a business and any successful business owner will tell you that to not only survive but to thrive, cooperation and innovation is necessary. This reminds me of a quote from Teddy Roosevelt. “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs; who comes short again and again ... who actually does strive to do the deeds .. .who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at worst if he fails, at least he fails daring greatly.” We can argue numbers all day long, and beat the problem into the ground, or we can
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stripped and a new paint color, Homestead Resort Pale Olive by Valspar was chosen. Cream color was used for the trim with red accents. As with twenty years ago, the objective was to match the colors of the surrounding buildings including Regalia Handmade Clothing’s store on the north side of the structure. A new sign was designed and produced by Calvin Cotton and Josh Jones at Geographics Printing Company. Removing the old sign revealed a surprise. “The old fire station sign appears to have
dare greatly to seek a solution. Brene Brown, a social researcher and corporate coach whose “TED talk” on vulnerability and creativity received more than a million views in just a few months, says that innovation is born from the willingness to take a risk. She says that in order for companies to thrive, old ways and egos must die. We are a community of creatives so we should use that. After all, artists and entrepreneurs are problem solvers. They take a blank canvas and make something from it. While interviewing locals and visitors to Eureka this week I heard some great ideas. One visitor to Eureka said that CAPC could tap into the talent of a local college to get assistance with advertising and marketing at a next-to-nothing cost. This would help college students and the city’s bottom line alike. Another said that we could have winter activities to attract visitors like other cities in Arkansas who are seeing a boom in tourism. I think the solution for a prosperous Eureka means that we can hold on to and preserve tradition while using the vast human capital resources that we have to embrace our diversity and bring it to the world. We can ask our artists about their ideas for new attractions and then look at what successful cities similar in size and scope are doing with marketing and advertising that works. And then set a timeline for pulling the trigger on revival. If we build it, they will come and probably even stay awhile. been repainted repeatedly”, points out Dick Titus. “You can see the shadows of previous lettering.” The detached fire house sign appears to be from the 1940’s, a dream for any fire buff collector. The new station facelift was completed early in November. Titus estimates the project cost him $400 out of his own pocket and more than 40 hours of work. Titus is philosophical about the expense. “It’s a neighborhood fire station,” he said. “If every citizen did one small thing for the city, we would have more pride and a sense of ownership. This is just my part to give back to Eureka.” And his efforts speak for themselves. The fire hall at No. 14 White Street gleams with neighborhood pride.
Citizens of the Week HATS ON TO VETERANS: Savannah Lester, 12, a student at Eureka Springs Middle School, wore her heart on her hat, along with a message thanking vets, for the Veteran’s Day Parade Tuesday. Savannah said her father, John Lester, is a veteran and firefighter
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What, if anything, should the CAPC do to help bring more tourism dollars to Eureka Springs?
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Citizen sounds off about CAPC, tourism economy Cam McBryde “Camma”
“They should advertise more in other cities. When we [Nelson’s Leather] advertised a sale the year before last in the Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers papers, shoppers came in droves.”
Jerry Matthews
“J.D. from Okie”
“They should use a college student or marketing department to help save on costs and help do market research.”
Curtis Early “Curt”
“They should create an off road four-wheeler trail like the one in Hot Springs. That would get people here pretty quick.”
Barry Green Sue Marvin
“Sock Shop Sue” “We are doing great so I’m unsure what else they need to do.”
Ivy McBride “Ivory”
“We need more out-of-state advertising in magazines and newspapers.”
“Magic Man”
“Good question. They could look at past successful programs and campaigns and re-implement them.”
EDITOR: The City Advertising and Promotion Commission has reported an alarming decline in tax revenues, a drop of 8.2 percent for September 2014 as compared to September 2013. It is clearer than ever that it is time to clean house at CAPC. Charles Ragsdell, Chairman of CAPC, and Mike Maloney, its Executive Director, have demonstrated repeatedly that they are not up to the task of promoting the town and attracting visitors. With occasional blips, the trend has been that of a steadily downward spiral since Mr. Maloney has been in charge of daily operations. It is time to put an end to the dissembling, obfuscation, distortion, and “spin” that have characterized the reign of this duo. Mel, can we put this in a quote box/sidebar so it stand out? - Alana “One hopes that incoming Mayor Berry will replace the Maloney-Ragsdell axis. It is time to put an end to the dissembling, obfuscation, distortion, and “spin” that have characterized the reign of this duo.” Early in his tenure at CAPC, Mr. Maloney exhausted the treasury, spent the reserve fund, and reportedly maxed out the commission’s credit card, thus virtually bankrupting the agency that he had been hired to run and keep solvent. During the time of cash-flow shortage, Maloney saw fit to distribute bonuses, as reported in the
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What, if anything, should the CAPC do to help bring more tourism dollars to Eureka Springs?
m Do more out-of-town and out-of-state advertising m Do more market research m Stick with the current approach m Something else Go to www.lovelycitizen.com and weigh in.
press, totaling $50,000 to the CAPC staff, which included himself. He later asked and was granted a raise in salary from $50,000 to $62,000 annually, to make his compensation comparable to the salaries of others in similar positions in other municipalities. There was no mention that Mr. Maloney was not doing a comparably effective job. Needless to say, Ragsdell supported all of this. A review of CAPC’s own reported numbers indicate a December 2013 through June 2014 decrease of 2.2%; however, reports for July showed a cumulative increase, December through July, of a mere 0.6%. (The CAPC fiscal year begins in December.) It was this six-tenths percent increase which prompted Mr. Ragsdell to write a defensive letter to the newspaper, boasting about the increase. Six-tenths of a percent is so small that, even though it is technically an advance, in truth it represents stasis. Now, it doesn’t take a genius with inside knowledge to discover the truly dreadful situation in which Eureka Springs finds itself. Take a walk down Spring Street and see for yourself. Have breakfast at the largest breakfast spot in town, and notice that most of the merchants and innkeepers who congregated there each morning before going to work are no longer seen; times are tough, so they’re staying at home and eating Rice Krispies. Look
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Archie and Suzanne Ryan deliver turkeys, donated by Eureka Springs First Presbyterian Church, to ECHO for next week’s Community Thanksgiving Dinner.
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On Thanksgiving morning, Rich Goodyear will be up and out of the house early. By 6 a.m., he will be in the kitchen at the ECHO building, where he will have two turkeys in the oven. With the help of other volunteers, he will make dressing and gravy, cook two hams and prepare a variety of side dishes. When the doors of the dining room open at 11 a.m., his guests will enter to find a feast awaiting them. “He doesn’t like to have just one of anything,” said Pat Kasner. Kasner is director of the Flint Street Fellowship, which for the past seven years, has hosted a Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day. The dinner, held at the ECHO dining room, is free and open to all — and thanks to Goodyear, there’s always plenty of food. “He always has a huge spread,” Kasner said. Goodyear likes to cook, Kasner said,
so for the past three years, has been in charge of cooking both the Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. He starts the prep work the day before, she said, and on Thanksgiving morning, is the first one in the kitchen. “We usually serve between 60 and 80 people,” Kasner said. It takes a crew of 10 or 12 volunteers to help with the dinner, which is served until 1 p.m., including a clean-up crew. People interested in helping can call Kasner at 253-4945. Volunteers usually bring a dessert to share, she said. There’s always more food than people can eat, and she encourages people to come and enjoy it. “I want to make sure that everyone who needs somewhere to go on Thanksgiving Day has a place to go,” she said. The Community Thanksgiving Dinner is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 27 at the ECHO building, 4004 E. Van Buren (at Rockhouse Road). Open to all. No charge. For more information, call 253-4945.
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The Good Shepherd Humane Society’s 34th Annual Doggie Style Show was held Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. A volunteer force of 107 strong worked tirelessly for months bringing together the different elements of this charity event. There were 10 items in the live auction, 182 items in the silent auction and more than 1,000 items in the boutique.
Ron Beaver (the Scarecrow), Michelle Matzenbacher (Toto) and Wendi La Fey (Dorothy) pause in the silent auction room for a quick photograph.
April Rivera smiles in her lion costume before hitting the runway to auction off some items. Dominick Dasurto, 8 of Berryville, performs a skit with his sister Valerie, 8, of Berryville, about two dogs thinking they are going to get tutored — only to find out they are actually going to be neutered.
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Adrienne Gremillion laughs menacingly at the good witch and her little friends.
Dave Bennett puts on his sad puppy face before taking the stage to talk and sing about supporting the GSHS.
Rachel Brix, a Good Shepherd volunteer and animal rights activist, chats with customers in the boutique.
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Small AND Mighty Impact of Small business in Carroll County By Diane Newcomb For anyone searching for ways to give affordably while also making a difference in the lives of others this holiday shopping season, the small business sector of our county has much to offer. Dollars spent shopping locally are translated into many community level benefits for all residents, not just the small business owners. Small businesses support the local economy. When the local population supports small, local businesses they contribute directly to boosting the local economy, assisting in the financial stability of these local businesses and the community as a whole. Tax dollars are collected and returned on the local level in the form of amenities, services, and even more jobs. With these jobs, there are more people earning money to spend in the community. Each local market being unique, also faces its own unique challenges. It takes a tremendous amount of bravery and a huge leap of faith to open a small business in the shadow of and among the big business media and promotions which can and do offer many popular items at very low prices. When shopping with the small local businesses, many find they are receiving more personalized customer service, higher quality products, and the added knowledge that the funds spent are not contributing to a CEOs big bonus or the foreign based corporation that does
not pay taxes in our county, or if they do, are not paying as much as most would expect they should. Nationwide, according to a report in the Washington Informer, Small businesses employ 50 percent of all private-sector workers, paying 44 percent of the U.S. private payroll. They hire 40 percent of high-tech workers and generate 64 percent of new jobs in the country. They are, collectively, a mighty force in the U.S. economy and their largest impact, overall or on a small, local level is in keeping funds from a local market in the same local market. Honoring those who have created their business in our community with our patronage speaks volumes as consumers cast a vote with each dollar they spend. Locally earned and spent monies generate an abundance of wealth in the community. This wealth may not be measured in financial success so much as it translates to well-being and the betterment of the lives of everyone living within this small economy. So, foregoing the drive, the time and the expense of shopping outside of Carroll County means you will be touching the lives of those with whom you share your life, your neighbors, your village. They need you and you can be there for them in the way that makes the most difference at this time of year, as their customer. Shop Local - Keep it local.
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Where’s Santa?
Eureka Springs Schedules Holiday Events By Jennifer Jackson
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Visiting with Santa in Basin Park the day after Thanksgiving has become a tradition for many families. Santa also made time from his busy schedule to drop into Eureka Springs in his sleigh the first Friday in December to bring up the end of the Christmas parade, and visit with children at the Crescent Hotel’s Santa Brunch. This year, thanks to remote technology that allows him to monitor his workshops at the North Pole, Santa is staying in Eureka through Dec. 14, and will be available for appearances. Technology also allows visitors to locate him using a “Spot Santa” app, according to Jacqueline Wolven, director of the Eureka Springs Downtown Network. Santa’s holiday plans were revealed last week at a Christmas Launch Breakfast hosted by the Basin Park Hotel. Presentations included announcements by everyone who is sponsoring a holiday event in Eureka. “For a such a small community, we’ve got a ton of things going on,” said Mike Bishop, Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce director. Santa will arrive in Basin Park on Nov. 28 and visit with children from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. He will also appear in the Christmas Parade of Lights on Friday, Dec. 5. This year’s theme is “Light the World,” Bishop said, with the Chamber awarding prizes of $500 each for best float and best band, plus $300 first prizes in other categories. The parade is the third oldest holiday event in Eureka Springs. The second oldest is the Holiday Tour of Homes, according to Dee Bright, head of the Eureka Springs Preservation Society. Scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., this year’s tour will feature historic homes on Spring and the upper historic loop, including the Rosalie House. The oldest holiday event in Eureka Springs is The Silver Tea, which is from
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Crescent Hotel Crystal Ballroom. Also traditional: Christmas at the Crescent, a week of activities at the historic hotel, starting with the Lighting of the Christmas Forest on Saturday, Dec. 6, and Santa’s Brunch on Sunday, Dec. 7. Each weekday through Dec. 11, band and choir concerts perform in the dining room during lunch. Evening and dinner theater programs include the Ozarks Chorale and an adaptation of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Main Stage, a community arts venue, is also staging “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 18 through Dec. 21. New this year: children will be able to write letters to Santa at school and post them in a special mailbox made by Carol Friesen. The letters will be answered, and some of the letters will be posted in shop windows in town. Rachel Hyatt is coordinating the Letters to Santa program. Eureka Springs High School students who belong to the Rotary Interact Club are making costumes of international Christmas characters, club adviser Joanie Kratzer said. The costumed students will stroll the streets the first two Saturday afternoons in December, posing for photographs and passing out trading cards with their photos and character’s information. The E.S.H.S. Future Business Leaders of America elves will be helping the Eureka Springs Downtown Network “Rock Around the Christmas Tree” in Basin Park on Dec. 6 and Dec. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. The elves assist with games and crafts for all ages, and are also baking and decorating cupcakes to sell. Another new event: Stroll the Illuminated Springs, Dec. 12 and 13 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The guided walk, which starts at Sweet Spring, will include stops for refreshments on porches of local homes, walks lined with luminaries and possibly a bonfire for roasting marshmallows.
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Lynn Tubera attended the Christmas Launch Breakfast last week at the Basin Park Hotel, where she picked up free shopping bags to pass out to customers and a free welcome mat, courtesy of the American Express Small Business Saturday campaign.
The Living Window displays will be on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., followed by Gallery Stroll from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The City Advertising and Promotion Commission is again sponsoring the Bling in the Springs lighting competition, with residential and commercial categories. The rivalry for first place can get heated, according to Mike Maloney, CAPC director. “In the true Griswold fashion, we’ve
got some places that like to go all out for the Christmas season,” he said. To schedule Santa for two hours at your business or other location, contact Jacqueline Wolven (director@eurekasprignsdowntown.com) The fee is $50, which Santa is donating to the Angel Giving Tree. For the complete calendar of holiday events, go to eurekasprings.com and scroll down to “2014 Christmas Festival” in the What To Do column.
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Calendar of Events By Appointment: A Christmas Carol Auditions
Auditions for a staged reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol will be held soon. There will be six performances taking place in mid- to late December. For further information and to book an appointment to audition, email kscales@ix.netcom.com.
By Appointment: ‘The Eight: Reindeer Monologues’ Auditions
Joe Watts is looking to cast two characters for the play “The Eight: Reindeer Monologues,” a wild and wacky comedy with eight reindeer dishing about the real Santa. It is risque and not for children. Watts is hoping to cast Cupid, a male in his 20s or 30s, and Vixen, a female in her 20s or 30s. If you know of anyone that might be right for the role or if you’d like to audition, contact Joe at joeleewatts@att.net or 479-981-2881.
Now to Dec. 24: Holiday Pie Food Drive
Loaves & Fishes Food Bank will be collecting holiday pies for needy Carroll County families through Dec. 24. Pies must be store-bought and sealed in the package or frozen. Homemade pies cannot be accepted because of health department regulations. Drop off donated pies from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Loaves & Fishes, located at 301 Bunch Springs Road. The food bank is also accepting deer meat donations, which must be processed by a health department-approved facility.
Nov. 20: Association of the Arts Holiday Dinner
The Association of the Arts Holiday Dinner will be held Thursday, Nov. 20 at the Clubhouse in Holiday Island. You are asked to bring a side dish, your own table service and wine if you desire. The Photo Guild will have a display table so bring your best photos to display and an easel to display them on. Happy hour and time to view the displays begins at 6:30 p.m. If you plan on displaying photos, come around 6:15 p.m. to
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drop them off. Dinner is at 7 p.m.
Nov. 20: Winona Church School Fundraiser
The Winona Church will host an old-fashioned pie supper and silent auction at 6 p.m. Nov. 20 at the ECHO Clinic. Drop off pies by 5 p.m. or contact Jennifer at 479-3810529 for more information about how to donate to the cause. You can also donate through First National Bank of Northwest Arkansas at P.O. Box 367 in Berryville.
Nov. 20: Thanksgiving Service
The Western Carroll County Ministers Association will host the annual community Thanksgiving service at 6:55 p.m. Nov. 20 at First Christian Church, 763 Passion Play Road in Eureka Springs. Rev. Joe Heintzelman, pastor of First Southern Baptist Church of Holiday Island, will give the sermon. An offering will be received and a reception will follow the service. All are encouraged to attend.
Nov. 20: Cocktails for a Cause
Cocktails for a Cause will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 20 at Brew’s to support Save the Ozarks.
Nov. 21: “The Other F Word” Showing
The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library concludes its fall documentary film festival at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, with “The Other F Word.” What happens when a generation’s ultimate anti-authorians _ punk rockers — become society’s ultimate authorities — dads? Follow many of punk rock’s leading men on the hysterical and moving journey to embracing their ultimately pivotal authoritarian role in mid-life: fatherhood. The showing is free and popcorn will be served. For more information, contact the library at 479-253-8754 or info@eurekalibrary.org.
Nov. 22: Food Basket and Warm Clothes Giveaway
Holiday Island Baptist Church, located at
14 Stateline Drive, is giving away food baskets and warm clothing from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 22. Food baskets include the fixings for a Thanksgiving dinner, including the turkey. Warm clothing — jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts, gloves, hats, jeans and socks — is available in adult and children’s sizes. For questions, call the church at 479-253-7624 or call Pastor Steve Ward at 417-773-1549.
Nov. 24: Metafizzies Meeting
The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, in the basement reading room of the Eureka Springs Christian Science Church to discuss a video on the Tibetan Book of the Dead.
Nov. 25: Photo Guild Holiday Party
The annual Photo Guild holiday party will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, in Room A at the Clubhouse in Holiday Island. Bring your best photos up to 5X7 with a limit of three from a guild outing and three of your own effort. Ed Robison will judge and give a short presentation.
Nov. 27: 41st Annual Community Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner
The 41st Annual Community Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Church at 17 Elk Street. Doors open at 1 p.m. and turkeys have been donated by the Eureka Market and Hart’s Family Center. Diners are requested to bring a place setting, beverage and food to share. For more information, call Oakleaf at 479-253-2582.
Nov. 27: Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Community Thanksgiving dinner will be held between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nov. 27 in the ECHO dining room. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge. Dinner is provided by Flint Street Fellowship. Call 253-4945 if you would like to volunteer to help.
Nov. 30: Tabla Performance
The Eureka Unitarian Universalist Church will host Josh Massad for a special concert at 6 p.m., Nov. 30 at 17 Elk Street. Massad, a third generation classically trained tabla and percussion professional, will be joined by two back-up musicians playing Indian stringed instruments.
Dec. 6: Impact
Antioch Global Ministries will present Impact at 1 p.m. Dec. 6 at Airway Church on Carroll County Airport Rd. 380. Special praise and worship, along with guest singers, will be at 5 p.m. Nomie Mill, from Branson, Mo., is the featured speaker. For more information, contact Craig Mills at 417-2307211.
Dec. 6: White Elephant Sale and Bake Sale
The Holiday Island Fire Department Auxiliary will host its annual White Elephant Sale and Bake Sale from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Holiday Island Clubhouse. This favorite sale is the place to shop for Christmas items, furniture, home decor, household goods, jewelry, antiques and much more, all priced to sell. The bake sale will feature homemade items made by the auxiliary. Proceeds benefit the Holiday Island Fire Department and Fire Responders.
Dec. 7 - March 29: Sunday Night Supper
St. James’ Episcopal Church will host Sunday night suppers from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. beginning Dec. 7 and ending March 29. The church is located at 28 Prospect Ave. in Eureka Springs. This is the fifth year the church has hosted the event, in which local restaurants provide food for the dinners. These restaurants include: Basin Park Balcony, Chelsea’s Pizza, 1886 Steakhouse at the Crescent, Ermilio’s, Fresh Bistro, Grand Taverne, Hart’s Grocery, Local Flavor, Myrtie Mae’s, Nibbles, Pizza Hut and the Rowdy Beaver. Coffee is provided by Fresh Beans Coffee.
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The Second Annual Great Ozarkan Beard Off is scheduled for Thanksgiving weekend, and is drawing interest from competitive beard growers, called beard-o’s, and beard clubs from around the region. “We have 800 fans on Facebook, where last year we had 400,” said Keith Weitzman. “We’re rocking the buzz out there. It’s twice as strong in terms of people we’re reaching.” The first GOBO debuted on Thanksgiving weekend last year. Organized this year by Weitzman and Latigo Truer, it starts at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, with a Meet and Greet at the Pied Piper/Cathouse Lounge, where registration forms and schedules will be available. This year, individuals can compete in nine categories: mustache (natural and imperial), sideburns, partial beard (natural and freestyle), full beard (natural/Grizzly Adams,
freestyle and fake) and a new category called Urban Amish. “It’s like the beards with no mustache,” Weitzman said. There is also a competition for most bearded workplace. Last year, it was won by the Basin Park and Crescent hotels, which are under one ownership, with 24 hirsute staff entered. On Saturday, Nov. 29, the fake beard contest will take place at Brews, the new taproom and coffee bar at Pine and Spring. Last year, the entrants were women and children, mostly wives and family of beard-o’s, Weitzman said, plus some female beard fans who wanted to meet guys with beards. New Delhi Restaurant on North Main will host the mustache competitions. Chelsea’s Corner Cafe and Bar on Center Street is the site of the beard contests. Judging will be more in line with World Beard rules, See GOBO, page 23
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The Natural Way
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couldn’t help but be amazed at the number of health-related articles in the large daily newsJim Fain paper. A large portion of news articles were dedicated to the medical community’s concerns about bacterial resistance to prescription drugs. An almost equal amount of column space was dedicated to saying how vaccines are a viable solution to drug resistance if only people would submit to that line of thinking. It seems our medical pundits’ hand-wringing and worry centers on the overuse of antibiotics with loss of effectiveness. They should be. Regular medicine still isn’t very good at dealing with viral infections. You see, the little guys copy themselves (like on a Xerox machine) so quickly that they evolve so fast it is startling. If you make a synthetic medicine for a particular virus, chances are, the virus will shortly change just enough so that medicine isn‘t so good. Fortunately, Granny and her herbs aren’t so easily sidestepped. The old herbalist would list many antiviral herbs growing in abundance sometimes just outside your door. There are supplements that have a good deal of science proving their usefulness against the virus and bacteria. The five I like best are Monolaurin, Grapefruit Seed Extract, or GSE, Elderflower, Olive Leaf Extract and Pau deArco. There is an amazing amount of science documenting the power and safety of Monolaurin. A good deal in support for GSE. Strong science documenting Elder Flower for colds and nasal conditions as well as traditional herbs such as Olive Leaf Extract and Pau deArco. For colds, I like GSE or Elderflower and for flu I prefer Monolaurin. Olive Leaf is great for the hepatitis viral family and Pau deArco is just as amazing. Of course all of these supplements do much more, too. Many other herbs are favored. Garlic, Quercetin, Burdock, Barberry. The list is very long. These are all known to medical science, you only need to glance through the Physician’s Desk Reference for herbs to realize this. They just can’t be patented. Don’t worry about a viral onslaught, simply boost your immune system to optimize your vitamin D levels, add probiotics and count on Mother Nature to provide. I couldn’t help but be amazed at the number of health-related articles in the large daily newspaper. A large portion of news articles were dedicated to the medical See Fain, page 22
Wisecrack Zodiac ARIES: You’re ready to spread your wings and fly, if only you could quit shaking your tailfeathers for five minutes. Let people bask in your glorious plumage for one more round and get up to some sky-soaring business. TAURUS: The plan you’ve cooked up to make your family get along will fail. The good news? It goes so hilariously wrong that you’ll sell the rights and your half-witted scheme becomes a huge Disney movie. GEMINI: You will find a dollar next Tuesday, and it will change everything. OK, maybe not everything, but you’re one dollar closer to a peppermint latte. CANCER: The world discovers your secret talent when you have too much rum cake and break out the karaoke machine this holiday season. Who knew your singing could strip paint off the walls and repel pigeons? LEO: A big basket of good luck is casually handed to you on Friday. Keep it close and use it by the expiration date instead of just throwing it in your back seat with the dirty gym clothes. VIRGO: On Wednesday evening, you’ll become a day older. And you still don’t know how to operate the DVR or change the time on your car radio. Make one of these a New Year’s resolution, but not both: that’s too ambitious for you. LIBRA: You become a shining example of goodness to your friends and family this week. Be humble about it, or they’ll knock your lights out and steal your batteries. SCORPIO: There are two ways to overcome wanting what you can’t have: work or vodka. There’s also the option of being grateful for what you do have, but we both know that’s not your style. SAGITTARIUS: If you have a dream, find a wishing well and toss your penny in. You may not get your wish, but you’ll see broke office workers diving for change to the vending machine, and that kind of entertain-
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ment is worth two cents. CAPRICORN: You’ve had your eye on someone special, but it would mean more if you gave that hottie a bit of jewelry instead. No one wears eyeballs around their neck, it’s so last season. AQUARIUS: Success isn’t about the journey or the destination; it’s all about the car you drive to get there. Grab some fuzzy dice and make that ride your own, even if the doors are
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falling off and the mirror is held on with gum and duct tape. PISCES: You want to dance like no one is watching, but deep down you know the dog is silently judging you. Buy him some jerky treats so he’ll be distracted while you flail like a limp Muppet to the latest Taylor Swift song. Answers on page 21
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1 PERSON, GUITAR-BANJO-SINGER in Eureka Springs looking for serious band in NWA. Call Gordon at 501-517-1020.
FOR SALE TURN-KEY BUSINESS: Restaurant/Bar. Some financing, WAC. Unlimited opportunity in Eureka. Lots of parking! Call 479-903-0699.
KICK OFF YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON! Christmas Shopping Bazaar. FREE Admission! Nov. 22, 9a.m.-5p.m. Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. 35 Vendors selling Holiday Gifts! 479-363-4473
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THE EUREKA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET welcomes you on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7a.m. to noon until Thanksgiving at Pine Mountain Village. Then look for our Winter schedule.
Garage Sale ANTIQUE ESTATE SALE. 4 Quail Run Dr., Holiday Island, 870-489-6585. Hoosier, cradle, jelly cabinet, vanities and Stepback English cabinet and MUCH More! Saturday, 9a.m.-3p.m.
Land for Sale LAND FOR SALE. Two 5 acre parcels. Beautiful view! 2 miles to E.S. Water/Septic/Electric on road. $29,500 each. Call 870-423-8107.
AFFORDABLE TREE SERVICE. Trimming and Removals. Good clean-up. 25 years experience. Free estimates. Licensed and Insured. Call 479-981-0181. ASK ME ABOUT FENCING! New fencing and repairs. Call 870-480-3884. CHEF4YOU CATERING/PERSONAL CHEF SERVICE: I can work with any budget and all types of events. PERSONAL CHEF Service available, healthy weekly meals prepared for you and your family. Call Denise at 479-253-6118. DAVIS HEAT&AIR. Proudly serving Carroll County for 10 years. Servicing all makes and models. Licensed and Insured. Carrying AmericanStandard. 870-423-8776
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EUREKA SPRINGS DUET MASSAGE. ''A relaxing couples experience.'' We come to you. Deep tissue, Swedish, Medical/Clinical. Aromatherapy included for the months of Nov./Dec. 35years combined experience. Call/text 479-544-4942.
36'X60' RED IRON BUILDING. Insulated, 2 roll-up doors, CH/A, office, bath, water/septic. Sits on 8 acres(MOL) with view. 2miles to E.S. $89,000. 870-423-8107
GUITAR LESSONS. Beginners or Intermediate. Players of all ages. Anyone looking to broaden their musical pallet or hone their current skills. Call/text Sam 479-530-2249.
FOR SALE BY OWNER CUSTOM 2100 SF HOME Million Dollar View Private Community 3BR/2.5BA All New Finishes 2 story living + Master BR Oversized 2 car attached garage Stainless appliances Marble vanities Jacuzzi Tub Glass shower enclosure 700sq.ft. Deck + Sleeping Porch $239,900 815-455-5504 Pictures/Info go to Zillow FSBO, 53 Arapahoe Dr. 72631- Newest
Help Wanted HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED PART-TIME. Year 'round position. Great pay plus tips. Sundays required. Apply in person: Sugar Ridge Resort, 1216 CR 113, 72631.
ISLAND BREEZE CLEANING SERVICES. Very Reasonable Rates! Home Cleaning, Rental Cleaning. Available Now! No waiting list. Please Call 479-253-5346. TOM HEARST Professional Painting and Carpentry Painting & Wood Finishing Trim & Repair Carpentry Drywall Repair & Texturing Pressure Washing 479-244-7096
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CHIMNEY WORKS - Complete chimney services: sweeps, repairs, relining, and installation. Call Bob Messer. 479-253-2284
TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING DINNER Feast for 8-12 people. $250+tax. Local Delivery available. Call Catered Creations at 479-253-3718. Taking reservations until Nov.22.
FANNING'S TREE SERVICE Bucket Truck 65' reach. Professional trimming, stump grinding topping, removal, chipper. Free estimates. Licensed, Insured. 870-423-6780, 870-423-8305
WEST SIDE CLEANING SERVICES. Total home-care. Servicing NWA and Beaver Lake area. Residential. Weekly/Bi-weekly/Monthly. Move-in, Move-out or As Needed. 316-218-2200
HANDYMAN HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING carpentry, drywall, decks, tile. One call does it all. We do small jobs. Bonded. Serving NWA since 1977. Bob Bowman. 479-640-5353
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TREE WORK - Skilled tree care: trimming, deadwooding and removals. Conscientious, professional arborist and sawmiller, Bob Messer 479-253-2284 LAST RESORT SOLUTIONS for old and new injury affecting nerves, brain, vascular, respiratory, digestive and urinary systems. Pain, Numbness, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Allergic or Inflammatory states. Neurology, Acupuncture, Kinesiology, Clinical Nutrition. Steven Shiver, DC, ND. 479-665-2544 NEED HELP WITH YOUR CHRISTMAS LIGHTS? Call Handsome Holiday Heroes! Professional Christmas light and decor installation. Commercial and Residential. www.handsomeholidayheroes.com 479-310-0553. OZARK PAINT COMPANY: Interior, Exterior, decks and pressure washing. Call Andy Stewart at 479-253-3764 SIMPLICITY COUNSELING- Established & Effective: Improving the health of your friends and neighbors in this community in a relaxed respectful atmosphere since 2010. Depression, Anxiety, SelfWorth, Trauma, Grief, Adjustment & Relationships. Call for professional licensed service 479-244-5181 ''It's your time.'' THE CLEAN TEAM Housecleaning and Janitorial. Bonded and reliable. Many references. Free estimates. 20 years experience. Call 417-655-0694 or 417-597-5171.
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Dow Building Services has part-time positions working 2 to 4 hours after 5 p.m. in the Berryville area. Background check will be required. Call 479-770-4949 Mon.-Fri. 10:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M.
1BR/1BA, 700sq.ft. CABIN on Keels Creek. A/C, wood stove, compost toilet, tool shed, near town. $575/mo., 1st/Last. References. Call 479-981-9843. 1BR APARTMENT. SWEET LOCATION! 1 Block from town. Single, mature only. Call Butch 479-253-1854 or Chuck 479-981-0893. 1BR FURNISHED APARTMENT. Clean, Quiet, shared laundry, all non-smoking, Bills paid, $575/mo.+deposit. 479-696-9299. 2BR/2BA MOBILE HOME. Large rooms/garden tub/deck. $550/mo. ALSO 1BR furnished unit. $115/wk. 6965 Hwy. 62 East, E.S. 417-561-5360. 3BR/1.5 BATH HOUSE. In town acreage. On school bus line. With 1000sq.ft. commercial shop, negotiable. Call Susan 479-244-5584. DUPLEX IN HOLIDAY ISLAND: 2BR/2BA, W/D, fireplace, deck, quiet. $550/mo. +security deposit. Call 262-496-5025. HISTORIC DISTRICT FURNISHED Seasonal Cottage house, 3BR/2BA, Deck, Gas Log Fireplace, TVs in all bedrooms & living room. $1500/mo., $500/dep., all utilities paid. NO pets, NO smoking. Available Dec. 10th-April 1st. 479-253-8920 Call for website photos. HOUSE FOR RENT: 3BR/1.5BA, Avail. Dec.1. Walk to downtown, large yard, 2 car garage, No pets. $900/mo. + last month's rent and security deposit. Call 479-253-5383 or 714-612-0039. LANDMARK HISTORIC VICTORIAN 4BR/2.5BA in Historic District for immediate rental. Lightly furnished. $1,500/mo. +utilities, references + deposit required. Text/call: 479-981-1245 LARGE 3BR/2BA, 2 LIVING AREAS. Bonus room, ceiling fans, fireplace, fantastic closets/storage! W/D connections, Large yard(partly fenced), decks. Double attached garage. $985/mo. +deposit. Pets negotiable. Non-smoking. E.S. 1st/last/deposit. 479-244-6490 OFF SEASON RATES now apply. Monthly and weekly rates. Call Harlee Country Inn at 479-253-1056 for more information. STORAGE SHEDS AVAILABLE at Bass Lane Storage on Holiday Island. 479-253-1772 or cell 262-496-5025.
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STUDIO APARTMENT in Mill Hollow, E.S. W/D, electric or wood heat, water/sewer/trash paid, organic garden space available, excellent well water. Old wagon road walk to downtown. Nonsmoking $475/mo. 1 year lease. Eric, 479-253-6972 UNIQUE 1BR apartments in Eureka Springs. Utilities included. New hardwood floors & paint. Enclosed pet porch/deck. Mountain/forest view, W/D on premises. References required. 479-981-3449
Roommate Wanted FEMALE ROOMMATE NEEDED for unfurnished bedroom with 1/2 bath. In town on Loop. $450/mo. includes utilities and internet. 479-253-1595.
Commercial for Rent COMMERCIAL OR OFFICE SPACE, 3022 E. Van Buren, Suite F, below Amish Collection. For immediate occupancy. Call Rex at 479-981-0081 or Joe at 479-981-0404, 9a.m. to 5p.m. DOWNTOWN: 252sq.ft., shared bath, lots of windows; 214sq.ft., private bath, outside deck; 1125sq.ft., shared bath, 2 large rooms, 12' ceilings. 479-253-6326
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KINGS RIVER CABIN – Brand new 1,536 sq. ft. cabin on 1.3 acres, 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, native cedar floors, tile kitchen floor, custom pine cabinets. 480 sq. ft. covered porch on front and 480 sq. ft. covered porch on back. Metal roof. On the Kings River close to Trigger Gap. Only 9 miles from Eureka Springs. $199,000 or best offer. Call (479) 981-1177.
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year-round work. “Eureka lost 10 percent of its population in the last census,” he said. “The warning signs are there. Anyone who can’t see that is in denial.” “For the most part, the CAPC feels tax collections are doing good,” Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce Director Mike Bishop said. “CAPC collections at the end of October shows a one-half percent increase over the same time last year.” Bishop prepared a report to present to city leaders that uses figures based on attendance to local attractions to show a decline in the number of visitors to Eureka over the past decade. Over the past 20 years, trolley ridership in Eureka has declined by 75 percent, though Bishop said that decline could result from several fac-
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16' x 20' LOG HOME KIT. Dove-tailed and drilled for electric. $5900 or will complete. 479-253-2383
Wanted I BUY AND REMOVE 1972 and older vehicles, running or non-running. Reasonable prices paid. Vintage Vehicles. Call Bill at 479-253-4477. WANTED TO RENT: Space, the size of a 2-car garage in E.S./H.I. area. To use for light carpentry. Call Bob 479-253-2672. WONDERLAND ANTIQUES BUYS/SELLS antiques, primitives, unique vintage items. Open 10a.m.-5p.m. Closed Tuesday/Wednesday. Hwy. 62 East of Eureka 3 miles. 479-253-6900
Pet of the Week Need a friend? This large, very pretty 20-month old tri-colored border collie/shepherd is “Star” (#136). She’s a sweetheart who is very energetic, loves peace and quiet, and would do best if an only pet with a yard to run in. She’d love to have a real home. Star has all her shots and is spayed. She can be adopted at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter, Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs; open 12-5 every day but Wednesday, phone 253-9188. Why not visit the shelter and take Star for a get acquainted walk? You can also see the many, many other dogs (47) and cats (89) who need homes, too. Adopt a pet and thank you for caring.
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herself in at the police department for failure to appear and failure to pay. Nov. 13 8:24 a.m. — An officer tagged a vehicle that had been sitting on a street for at least two weeks. 1:19 p.m. — A caller reported a horse, a mule and a goat running loose on Pivot Rock Road. Animal Control, along with an officer, checked the area and found no animals. Officers later found the original caller was in the county and Animal Control tried to contact the owners of the animals. Nothing was mentioned about a chicken. Perhaps it had already crossed the road. 2:36 p.m. — A person reported a stolen tablet, but officers did not file a report because the person reporting the incident was not the victim of the theft. Nov. 15 1:11 a.m. — A female subject called 911 saying she had gotten her tire stuck by running over some wood and needed assistance. Once officers responded to the scene, they told her she had wrecked her vehicle and arrested her for driving while intoxicated, implied consent, fictitious tag
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tors not directly related to tourism. “We tried to meet to establish that ‘yes’ we have a problem,” Bishop said. “Everything we found shows the visitor count is shrinking.” Way forward “We need to look at the numbers as well as what we can do ourselves,” Bishop said. He said the Chamber, CAPC and two city council members have been meeting over the last couple of months to examine the numbers and develop an action plan to get Eureka’s tourism economy back on track. “I don’t mind being buried in a graveyard but I don’t want to live in one,” Cross said with a pause as he leaned back in his chair lamenting on his years in Eureka. “But, I’m getting old.” CAPC Director Mike Maloney was scheduled to present CAPC’s media plan at a workshop Wednesday afternoon. and possession of a controlled substance. I guess that’s one way to get caught. 9:04 a.m. — A caller wanted to check on his girlfriend; officers contacted the woman and all was well. 10:01 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a possible intoxicated driver turning on 23S, but the driver was past city limits when he arrived. Nov. 16 12:20 a.m. — A woman reported a man yelling at people and physically fighting others, saying that he was walking toward town. Officers contacted the man and found he was just arguing with his girlfriend. The two left in a cab to their hotel. 9:14 a.m. — An officer located a vehicle reported to be driving recklessly and found no probable cause to stop. 12:08 p.m. — An officer located a vehicle reported to be driving recklessly park and uninhabited. 12:44 p.m. — A caller reported that an intoxicated couple left a business with her cell phone. Officers located the couple, who said they found the cell phone. The man was intoxicated but the woman, who was driving, was not. The phone was returned to its owner. 5:52 p.m. — An officer filed a report on a one-vehicle accident.
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community’s concerns about bacterial resistance to prescription drugs. An almost equal amount of column space was dedicated to saying how vaccines are a viable solution to drug resistance if only people would submit to that line of thinking. It seems our medical pundits hand-wringing and worry centers on the overuse of antibiotics with loss of effectiveness. They should be. Regular medicine still isn’t very good at dealing with viral infections. You see, the little guys copy themselves (like on a Xerox machine) so quickly that they evolve so fast it is startling. If you make a synthetic medicine for a particular virus, chances are, the virus will shortly change just enough so that medicine isn‘t so good. Fortunately, Granny and her herbs aren’t so easily sidestepped. The old herbalist would list many anti-
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viral herbs growing in abundance sometimes just outside your door. There are supplements that have a good deal of science proving their usefulness against the virus and bacteria. The five I like best are Monolaurin, Grapefruit Seed Extract, or GSE, Elderflower, Olive Leaf Extract and Pau deArco. There is an amazing amount of science documenting the power and safety of Monolaurin. A good deal in support for GSE. Strong science documenting Elder Flower for colds and nasal conditions as well as traditional herbs such as Olive Leaf Extract and Pau deArco. For colds, I like GSE or Elderflower and for flu I prefer Monolaurin. Olive Leaf is great for the hepatitis viral family and Pau deArco is just as amazing. Of course all of these supplements do much more, too. Many other herbs are favored. Garlic, Quercetin, Burdock, Barberry. The list is very long. These are all known to medical science, you only need to glance through the Physician’s Desk Reference for herbs to realize this. They just can’t be patented. Don’t worry about a viral onslaught, simply boost your immune system to optimize your vitamin D levels, add probiotics and count on Mother Nature to provide.
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at how many businesses are for sale, as well as how many have closed this season or are scheduled to close soon. Talk to workers who have had their hours cut, who have lost their jobs, or who anticipate cuts and job losses in the near future. Talk to business owners and see how they feel and where they place the blame. It rests squarely with CAPC. Another season comparable to this one could put the nail in the town’s coffin. We have only one industry here, and Maloney and Ragsdell are killing it. One hopes that incoming Mayor Berry will replace the
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Weitzman said. “We want to get closer to the way all the other competitions run,” he said. Weitzman said he has a “pretty wicked mustache,” but will confine his involvement to hosting the beard-off. Award presentations take place Sat-
Maloney-Ragsdell axis and will discharge all of the other commissioners, as well (with the exception of Terry McClung, who seems to be the only sensible member). The long and short of the situation is that neither Maloney nor Ragsdell has the talent, perspicacity, or skill to promote Eureka Springs. This is a crisis situation, and drastic changes must be implemented. One wishes both men well, but not at the expense of the rest of us. Addenda: Since 2001, sales of wedding licenses here have dropped by sixty percent. The average length of stay for a visitor is one-and-a-half days (as opposed to Branson’s four days). In 1992, attendance at the Passion Play reached an all-time high of
more than 289,000; by 2013, admissions had dropped to 46,578; according to local sources; the figure for 2014 will likely be around 50,000. Trolley rides declined by 75% from 1994 through year-end 2013. Lodging shows only an 8% gain from 1994, although higher room rates skew the figure somewhat, and with inflation factored in there has been a drastic decline; in addition, there are well over 200 fewer rooms. Note that in August 2007, the lodging tax was increased from 2% to 3%; CAPC spin to the contrary, this tax increase does not represent a 50% increase in visitors. Mr. Ragsdell is a relative newcomer to the town and has no vested business interests here. Mr. Maloney resides
in Cave Springs and is here because he needs the job. It does seem that there should be some tourism background among leadership while spending our $1.2 million. There are reports that two members of CAPC have put their lodging business up for sale. What faith in Eureka! It is high time to end the high-handedness of CAPC, to eliminate the Ragsdell-Maloney combine, and to get Eureka Springs back on track. In my view, Maloney and Ragsdell represent the most dangerous threat to the financial well-being and the future of the town. George Macy Eureka Springs
urday evening, Nov. 29, at Chelsea’s. Local businesses, including hotels and restaurants, have donated thousands of dollars worth of gift certificates, he said, and the prize for the best beard in the natural beard/Grizzly Adams category also includes cash. The SOB Beard Club in Fayetteville and the Queen City Beard Club in Springfield, Mo., are planning to participate. Last
year, Queen City members had a strong showing, Weitzman said, placing in multiple categories. Weitzman said he and Treuer are donating their time to organize the Great Ozarkan Beard-off, and not charging any administrative costs. “One hundred percent of what we raise is going to men’s health charities, including the Arkansas Prostate Cancer
Foundation,” Weitzman said. Registration is $10 per category. For more information, go to the GOBO Eureka Springs facebook page. GOBO is sponsored by Chelsea’s, Mother’s Brewing, Pied Piper and the Cathouse, Brews, New Delhi and Brass Knuckle Beard Oil, which is offering a raffle prize this year. To enter the raffle, to the GOBO Eureka Springs facebook page.
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A Wonderful opportunity to own your own office space for your business venture whether it’s in the medical, dental, optical fields, office environment or retail store! The space is light and bright with a nice floor plan. The floor plan can be reconfigured to suit your needs. Located on Hwy 62 provides a easy & convenient location with plenty of parking.
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Own a piece of history! Built in 1888 Penn Castle is like no other! With period stained glass & Italian tile, this home features a double parlor with pocket doors, formal dining room, 2nd floor bedroom suite w/ sitting room, fireplace, study. 3rd floor features a bedroom & bonus room. Level yard and lots of details throughout!
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Beautiful 3/2 Federal style home offers charm & appeal with its landscaped yard, ample living space, basement and off street parking right off of the Historic Loop. Call me for a Showing TODAY!
Located in historic Eureka Springs, this 2008 plantation style home offers amenities galore! From parking for 6, handicap access, salt water pool, landscaped yard to the open bright floor plan for comfortable living. Private & quiet. 3 Bedroom, 3 bath, huge utility room, 2 bonus rooms provide an ideal home for both living and entertaining! Call for a private showing today!
B R E AT H TA K I N G VIEWS OF THE WHITE RIVER VALLEY AWAIT YOUR NEW HOME. Over 8 acres of pristine, private land has two natural springs, rock bluffs & trails in place. Beautiful Wolf Ridge Estates neighborhood. For a guided tour please call Cheryl.
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Beautifully restored bar & restaurant in downtown Eureka Springs features a natural spring. Updated electric, new doors & windows, new light fixtures, walk-in freezers, freezers, refrig, fryer, oven, flat top grill w/griddle, new hood, 16 built in beer taps, 2 POS units, cloud base cameras, dumbwaiter, 3 new bathrooms, new deck in back. 2 Story with indoor & outdoor seating. Great location with high foot traffic.
Cedar home w/ guest house on 8.29 (+/-) acres, pond, beautiful mtn. views & land. The home features large open rooms, geothermalheat,generator, large windows, 2-car garage, 1-car carport, detached 3-car carport w/storage, guest house w/kitchenette, bath. POSSIBLE OWNER FINANCING.
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This cleared 3.96 acre property comes with a beautifully maintained 3 bed / 2 bath home, separate garage w/ electric, gas, water, a well house & bonus building. 4th room in home used as office but can be bedroom. Nearby school bus stop, stores, amenities. Minutes to downtown Eureka. Don’t miss this one!
Move in ready lake home has been meticulously maintained. 3 bedrooms 2 baths, split floor plan provides privacy for owners & guests. Beautiful wood burning fireplace graces the living/dining area, that opens onto the large back deck w/hot tub. Oversize doors & hallways for easy wheelchair maneuvering. Tons of storage inside & out includes two 2 car garages/workshops and extra lot.
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CHERYL COLBERT 479.981.6249
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Great commercial space in the center of town. Located in a area of established businesses and highest foot traffic. Presently operating as Delphia Dreams, retail outlets only no F & B. Condo regime fees include water/sewer/ common area & exterior building maintenance. FANTASTIC LOCATION!
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One of Eureka’s fine dining restaurant & lodging located on Spring St. features 4 main dining areas, a bar, 2 kitchens, 3 nitely rental units, mgr quarters, 2 separate outdoor areas, windowed views of Hardy Springs, beautiful structural details throughout! Now is your chance to own a historic building and one of the most successful businesses in Eureka!
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Stunning 3/2 with separate remodeled cottage, new garage on 1.18 acres, In town with maximum privacy. This house has been immaculately maintained and is stunningly landscaped, w/gazebo, Koi pond with running waterfall. Big private cliff side deck. Wheelchair accessible. stamped concrete driveway, Complete watering system. Home sits along year-round creek.
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Meticulously constructed & maintained home with attention to detail and quality. This totally custom home offers amenities galore! Spectacular mountain & valley views are offered from your private decks or soaring living room windows. Gourmet kitchen, beautiful balconied library, fantastic work shop and studio, 3.5 car garage, 3.3 private acres and much much more. Call me for a private showing.
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This charming 2,250 sq ft home with finished downstairs boasts 2 bedrooms, 1 & 1 1/2 bath, huge kitchen, w/w, covered deck upstairs PLUS 2 bonus rooms, large living area with stone fireplace, a 2nd kitchen, Jacuzzi tub, covered deck and another bonus room downstairs. Sits on a nice sized lot.
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Beautiful commercial lots located between Planner Hill and downtown Eureka shopping. The heavy foot & road traffic make this an ideal location for a commercial business. POSSIBLE SELLER FINANCE!
PAUL FAULK 479-981-0668 eurekasprings-realty.com - pbfaulk@cox.net
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