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Bundles of joy Pre-K given winter wear Page 17

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TOPNEWS Community goes all in Local groups consider working with ESCCF Page 3

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Cemetery commission has one open position Page 5

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Parks represents Eureka at international summit Page 7

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7:53 p.m. — A caller advised that a male was trying to break into her friend’s car. An officer responded but was unable to locate the male.

Nov. 15 12:54 a.m. — A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a subject on an outstanding Carroll County warrant for failure to comply with probation.

11:30 a.m. — An officer responded to an alarm and made contact with the neighbor, who was checking the property for the owner.

5:43 p.m. — An officer attempted to make contact with a 911 caller who hung up the phone but was unable to make contact via phone or in person.

9:12 p.m. — An officer responded to the report of an unknown male subject in a residence. The male was gone upon arrival. The officer took a report.

10:14 p.m. — A vehicle was stolen from where it was parked in front of an area bar and was later involved in a pursuit with Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. The vehicle was abandoned by the subject who took it.

Nov. 16 1:18 a.m. — Carroll County Sheriff’s Office dispatch advised of a domestic dispute at an area hotel. An officer responded and advised that the incident had occurred hours earlier out in the county and referred it to CCSO for a report.

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1:18 p.m. — An officer was notified by an area motel that a male subject had been told several times not to return to the property but was there again. The officer made contact with the subject and advised him that he would be arrested for trespassing if he returned again. The subject left without further incident.

6:19 p.m. — Officers responded to the old high school after it was reported that a door was propped open. The officers discovered a broken window and freshly painted spray paint on the walls. A report was taken.

11:28 p.m. — A subject was arrested for public intoxication, disorderly conduct, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Nov. 17 1:44 a.m. — A caller advised that her boyfriend had been drinking and was out of control. She said he left the residence before she called. An officer patrolled the area but was unable to locate the boyfriend.

9:37 a.m. — An area bank requested an officer to report fraudulent charges on a customer’s account. The victim was referred to Farmington Police Department since the transactions occurred there.

9:43 a.m. — A caller advised that his trail camera he had set up on his garden was stolen from his fenced yard overnight. A report was taken.

12:27 p.m. — The owner of an area restaurant requested an officer for an employee who was refusing to leave the property. An officer responded, and the situation was resolved without further incident.

10:21 p.m. — Officers responded to an alarm at a local restaurant.

10:55 p.m. — A caller advised that some harassment was going on at her restaurant, and she wanted to speak with an officer. Information was taken.

Nov. 19 12:02 p.m. — A caller from a local store advised of a fender-bender with a parked car in front of the store. An officer took a report.

3:48 p.m. — An officer took a report on an accident.

3:52 p.m. — An officer attempted to make contact with a double-parked motorSee Dispatch, page 27

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Community center proposes partnerships with local organizations

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

The Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation can’t serve the city alone, and it doesn’t plan to. On Thursday, Nov. 17, the foundation met with local organizations to discuss how the community center could establish partnerships that benefit everyone in Eureka Springs.

Community support Foundation chairwoman Diane Murphy welcomed everyone and said the community center has had quite a bit of progress the past year. Much of that progress, Murphy said, happened because the community showed support for the project.

“Like you, we know that to make a success of anything, you’ve got to get broadbased community support … get everybody involved. We have really worked hard on a one-on-one basis,” Murphy said. “We would like to take it to the next level, building alliances with other organizations and really let this be the opportunity to make a community center our of our community center.”

Board member Fatima VanZant elaborated on some of the things the foundation has accomplished this past year. The biggest accomplishment, she said, was when the foundation met its first $200,000 fundraising goal.

“We were able to raise $200,000 in our little town of 2,500 people. That’s a huge success and a huge milestone and also shows how excited our community is for our project,” VanZant said. “This project is a lot bigger than $200,000, so now we are out campaigning for bigger money.”

Most community centers receive funding from a tax stream and are run by the city government, VanZant said. She explained how that’s not possible in Eureka Springs, saying the foundation has been focusing on applying for grants and fundraising locally instead.

“We have roofs that are leaking. We have major hurdles before we can open the gym and do other things we’re excited to do,” VanZant said. “I didn’t even think about needing money for toilet paper or light bulbs, so all that is adding up really quickly.”

Updated site plan VanZant outlined the updated site plan, pointing out the proposed office park. One

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Leaders from a wide variety of local organizations brainstorm how to work with the Eureka Springs Community Center.

way that component of the project will benefit the community, she said, is by providing a co-op space for various community members to use. VanZant said this would be especially helpful for residents who work at home but would like an office space every now and then.

She moved on to the splash park, saying the water recreation area won’t be what you see in other cities.

“What we’re looking at right now is not really a traditional splash park. It’s a little bit more natural, a little bit more conducive to the landscape and also just a little more Eureka-style splash park,” VanZant said.

The splash park will be adjacent to the area where Building 100 stands, she said.

VanZant pointed out that the building will be demolished soon, leaving room for the splash park, a market space and a band shell.

Though the Eureka Springs Farmers Market plans to set up at the market space, VanZant said that area can be used for various events and gatherings.

“The market space is there 24 hours a day and seven days a week, so there’s a huge opportunity for this to be used for art shows … to be a true market space,” VanZant said.

She said a walking trail will surround the property, which will serve as the trailhead for other trails in the city.

“It would go around all the buildings and

the pool. With funding, we own all the land here, which includes the pool,” VanZant said. “I say ‘with funding’ because it’s expensive.”

Partnership proposals Treasurer Jack Moyer pointed out that the site plan becomes more possible with the help of local organizations. The foundation has been trying to figure out how to get these organizations involved with the community center, he said.

“We want to find a path to put people on the site, and how do we engage other organizations to make this a real dynamic and transformative project?” Moyer said. “We know our organizations work together. We do that every day. But how do we get that to work together to make this really something special?”

He presented a few ways the organizations could partner with the foundation but said none of these ideas are set in stone.

“These are just concepts. We’re just dreaming, but think about it,” Moyer said.

He addressed the Eureka Springs School of the Arts (ESSA), saying the group could help develop and oversee a creative space, participate in the after-school program, help develop the trades, have a music or sound studio and create art classes for young people. The proposed creative space, Moyer said, would be located under the former

band room.

“Maybe ESSA would want to sort of grab hold of that space, adopt it, operate and fundraise to program it,” Moyer said.

An after-school program is especially needed, he said. Moyer explained that students who live on the loop get dropped off at the community center site and are expected to walk home.

“If you live in Holiday Island, you can get dropped at your house, but if you live on the loop, you have to walk a mile,” Moyer said.

“This is something that is a core component.

It’s a safe space after school.”

The Eureka Springs Downtown Network can get involved, he continued, by using the trailhead. Moyer said the trailhead will connect to other trails in the city, saying this is an opportunity for ESDN to serve the downtown community better.

“That path ends up right in the heart of downtown. We’re talking about in-city trails being the connectivity to our downtown district,” Moyer said. “Well, this is the trail hub right here. See how that could connect?”

Other partnerships Moyer proposed include relocating the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce to the community center, creating a bike patrol substation onsite for the police department, moving the Eureka Springs Farmers Market to the site, See Partnerships, page 25

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HDC approves work at 14 White St.

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Dick Titus can continue working on the White Street Fire Station.

On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the Eureka Springs Historic District Commission approved the addition of rear steps and a deck to the fire station at 14 White St. The commission also approved a revision of Titus’ previously approved application to build a new door on the building.

Titus said he returned to the commission because he realized there were some problems with the original proposal to build a door from the driveway of his home to the fire station.

“The soil on my side of the fire station is two feet above floor level, and it never even occurred to me. I thought, ‘That’s not a big deal. I’ll just dig that down a couple of feet and we’ll put the door in,’ ” Titus said. “When I get inside, there’s a gas line running where the door will be.”

Moving the gas line, Titus said, would be very expensive. He proposed building a 30-inch door at the back of the fire station where a 32-inch window currently exists, saying he’d like to add a small deck across the back of the station to give him access to the door.

The commission approved Titus’ proposal and moved on to a request from Chris Fischer to change the facia and guttering at 33 Ridgeway. Fischer explained that he and his wife purchased the property 13 years ago and have received approval to complete several renovations there.

“What I’m asking for tonight is I need some help from all of you so I can move

forward with a fairly dramatic repair,” Fischer said.

He said the repair involves changing the facia and guttering on the side of his home. A large piece of sheet metal has been bent, Fischer said, which causes the facia construction to extend beyond the main framing of the house. The gutter on that part of the house is invisible from the street, he said, but it has caused many problems in the home.

“We renovated two stories of the building, and the contractor was willing to ply the aluminum metal paint to the surface of the gutter,” Fischer said. “This can buy you a couple of years. It did work for a good bit, but it turns out there’s several surfaces that have leaked. The water now drains straight from the roof to the ground and does not make it to the downspouts.”

He’s shown the area to several contractors over the years, Fischer said, and all of them have recommended a different fix. He explained the solution he considered best, saying he wants to cut the facia down and add a new section to that. The end goal, he said, is to push the water that has been flowing through the framing of the house into an external gutter.

“I feel good that our proposal preserves a good bulk of the facia. We would only lose an inch on the top and five inches of the gutter, leaving six inches below,” Fischer said. “It would also correlate with the other facias. It would look very similar to a gutter that’s already on the house, so it’s not like throwing up a gutter on a building that’s never seen a gutter.”

He added, “This is the simplest way

and most feasible way I know of to comfortably repair it.”

Commissioner Melissa Greene said she understood where Fischer was coming from.

“I hate to lose a house more than I hate to lose these features,” Greene said. “When people have been forced to do something that’s really only a fix for the time being, it doesn’t get done or it doesn’t get done right.”

She moved to approve the work, and the commission agreed.

Also at the meeting, the commission approved replacing the lower level door at 61 Mountain and the construction of a garage with an apartment above it at 43 Alexander.

In other business, the commission approved one item on the consent agenda: new paint colors at 35 Benton. The consent agenda items are Level I applications that the city preservation officer believes to be in accordance with the design guidelines. Any commissioner or member of the public may place any consent agenda item on the regular agenda for discussion.

The commission moved on to administrative approvals, which are applications for repair and work involving no changes in materials of color, as well as changes in roof color. The commission accepted these approvals, including re-roofing at 23 Hillside and adding a stub wall for footing and repairing the siding at 49 Benton.

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Cemetery commission proceeds with purchase of new equipment

By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com

Upkeep just got a lot easier for the Eureka Springs Cemetery.

Cemetery superintendent and commission chair Peg Adamson announced at the Eureka Springs Cemetery Commission meeting last Wednesday that the Eureka Springs City Council had approved a resolution to transfer $1,528 from the leftover funds in the cemetery wages account for the groundskeepers to the cemetery expenses fund.

Adamson said the money will be used to purchase a seven-day tractor rental, a chainsaw and a leaf-blower. Secretary and treasurer Bob Thomas, who also serves on the city council, explained to the council that the tractor rental is necessary because several graves have started to sink at the cemetery.

Adamson said commissioner Susan Tharp will work with groundskeeper Pat Lujan to coordinate the tractor rental and purchase of dirt for the project.

Adamson said the commission is still waiting to hear a decision on its 2017 budget increase request. Thomas had proposed at the council meeting that the city put aside $4,500 more for the cemetery in 2017. A big reason why this is important, he said, is because the cemetery commission can’t do much more than maintenance right now.

“If they approve us for those additional funds for operating expenses, then we can use our commission funds for upgrades like lighting and road improvements,” Thomas said.

Adamson said the commission will know if the budget increase was approved in December when Mayor Butch Berry presents his proposed budget to the city council.

Also at the meeting, the commission reviewed a new draft of cemetery rules and guidelines organized by Thomas.

A few amendments were proposed, including adding a liability clause for injuries occurring in the cemetery and putting a procedure in place for when

the groundskeepers will step in to unattended grave sites that have become unsightly.

Adamson suggested the commission discuss the amendments with legal counsel and bring the amended draft of the rules and guidelines to the commission’s first meeting in January for approval.

Cemetery sexton Gloria Stevens later proposed holding fundraisers to add two memorial monuments for Potters Field and Paupers Field in the cemetery. Approximately 165 people are buried in unmarked graves in Potters Field, she said, and an unknown number of people, classified as “paupers,” are buried in Paupers Field and other areas in the cemetery.

“By law, ‘paupers’ could not be documented for burial under the health code,” Stevens said. “I know where they’re buried, but I have no idea how many are there. No names were ever documented.”

She said she thought adding monuments for Potters Field and Paupers Field would show that the cemetery was honoring the people buried there.

Adamson said she liked the idea and believed the monuments could be another attractive element of the cemetery.

“If you could come back to the January meeting with a presentation on the monuments and how the fundraisers will work, that would be great,” she said. “I think it’s a really good idea.”

Commissioner Steven “Yip” Vorbeck also recommended that the commission consider asking for a percentage of profits from fundraising events held in the cemetery.

“I think it’s only fair we get something to help with the costs of maintaining the cemetery,” he said.

Adamson said the commission could look into the idea but would need to make sure that cooperation with other organizations continues to be a goal of the commission.

The cemetery commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 9:30a.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 4, in the Auditorium.

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Cemetery commission seeks new commissioner, volunteers

By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com

The Eureka Springs Cemetery Commission is seeking to fill more than graves.

Secretary and treasurer Bob Thomas reminded the commission at its Wednesday meeting that there is still an open commissioner’s seat. He said that he and Peg Adamson, cemetery superintendent and commission chair, really need the commission to fill the open seat and elect a vice chair to help maintain the cemetery and commission finances.

“Peg and I need help. We really do,” Thomas said.

He said the chair of the commission, the secretary/ treasurer and the vice chair are the only ones authorized to sign checks for the cemetery. A vice chair is needed, he said, to fulfill the duties of the commission chair when Adamson is occupied with other duties or out of town.

Adamson said the commission needs someone active, interested and with the time to take on the commitment of serving on the commission.

“It’s a very active role, with lots of physical work at the cemetery,” she said.

“People who are interested in being on this commission need to be willing to put in about 25 hours a week.”

Adamson continued, “We also need commission members to be engaged in making the cemetery very stable. It needs to be stable. Planning for the future

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Commissioner Susan Tharp said it would be a good idea for anyone interested in serving on the commission to attend a few meetings to understand the roles and responsibilities of commission members.

“They could see what we do and what Peg does. That way they would understand what we’re doing on this commission before they fill out an application,” she said.

The cemetery commission meets at 9:30 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the Auditorium.

There are other ways to help the cemetery as well, said commissioner Steven “Yip” Vorbeck.

He said the cemetery commission will be taking part in the city’s Parking Lot Project on Saturday, Dec. 10 at Cornerstone Bank at 70 S Main St. Volunteers will be able to charge drivers $5 to use the bank’s parking lot, he said, and the profits will be split between the cemetery commission and the bank.

“We’re looking for volunteers to help us out with that project,” Vorbeck said.

“We have a few people signed up to help, but we could use some volunteers to help us cover the shifts throughout the day.”

He said anyone interested in volunteering to help the cemetery with the Parking Lot Project can call him at 479244-7915.

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Parks director says IMBA was a good ride

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

The Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission represented the city at the International Mountain Bicycling Association’s world summit in Bentonville Nov. 10-12, where representatives from 11 countries and 40 states learned a little about how mountain biking works in Northwest Arkansas.

Parks director Justin Huss said the commission set up as a hospitality center, offering coffee, fruit, snacks, T-shirts and other goodies to visitors at the summit.

“We were just really trying to push that ‘Ride here, rest here’ angle we have,” Huss said. “We got a nice email mailing list from a lot of people.”

Adam Biossat, who works with the Eureka Springs Trails Committee, said the summit has been held in large cities across the globe.

“To have it in Northwest Arkansas is a huge deal,” Biossat said. “Arkansas is big in trails these days. It’s on par with the Colorado and California trails, and all those other big names we’re used to hearing.”

Huss pointed out that the Oz Trails, which are cultivated and marketed by the Walton Foundation, have helped put Arkansas on the map for mountain biking. Luckily, Huss said, Eureka Springs is part of this trails system.

“We’re very fortunate to be part of that.

Our trails have been here for some time, so that’s one advantage we have,” Huss said.

“It really is a regional explosion. These folks who come visit want to visit all the places … the bike parks and the rugged trails Leatherwood is known for.”

During the summit, Huss said, the Carroll County branch of the Ozark Off-Road Cyclists organized a ride in Eureka Springs.

The group brought 43 riders to town, Huss said, to try out various trails. Along with bringing people to town while it was happening, Biossat said, the summit also will help increase Eureka Springs’ mountain biking tourism in the future.

“It brought a lot of people to town who are major influencers in the mountain bike community. They are not average riders,” Biossat said. “They are heads of organizations, heads of companies … very influen-

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tial people who will go back to where they live and tell all their friends and their clubs about Northwest Arkansas. It’s a big deal.”

Huss said many people are drawn to Northwest Arkansas for mountain biking because you can bike all year in the region.

Mountain bikers who live in Colorado, he said, travel to places like Arizona to ride in the winter.

“This is a comparable ride … maybe a little shorter,” Huss said. “We have a chance for dynamic rides in a single trip with never getting in your car for more than an hour.

We also have Eureka Springs lodging and restaurants.”

The trails in Eureka Springs are being developed, Huss said, to benefit both tourists and locals. He explained that the commission is working on expanding and creating more in-city trails connecting locals and visitors to any destination in town. Even better, he said, people can travel to these places on foot or by bike.

“Trails are just as important as roads.

Many communities across the country are demonstrating that it works and it’s profitable and it helps revitalize areas,” Huss said.

“I think we have had a tremendous opportunity with IMBA … it’s just a very engaging, 12-month-a-year, family-oriented dynamic that’s coming to Eureka Springs.”

Huss and Biossat remembered their ex-

perience at IMBA, saying they met several celebrities in the mountain biking world.

Biossat said he was especially excited to meet Gary Fisher, who helped start mountain biking, and Danny Macaskill, an internet sensation who records his rides.

“It was neat. Gary Fisher was very downto-earth,” Biossat said.

“I’d say that about all of them,” Huss added. “All of them are very accommodating. They’re talking to people and hanging out. It’s just a wonderful crowd. It’s a great group of people that are concerned about the trails and the environment and health.”

Moving forward, Huss said he thinks IMBA will have a notable effect on tourism in Eureka Springs.

“The return’s a little hard to quantify immediately, but I don’t think it’ll take long before we see … I just really firmly believe 2017 is going to be a record year in many ways as we see the impact of this event,” Huss said. “We’re looking at outreach to really allow us to keep growing and keep our identity as well.”

He continued, “We’re never going to build at $17 million bike park like they did in Rogers, but we have something else.

Recent surveys show people really like the trails and getting out more than the bike parks and things of that nature, and that’s something we’ve had here for a long time.”

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Eureka Springs Hospital Commission accepts 2015 audit

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

The Eureka Springs Hospital Commission accepted its 2015 audit Monday afternoon.

Commissioner Robert Walling explained that the commission brought in $372,000 in 2015, with $52,000 in depreciated funds. Walling said the commission had $2.28 million at the end of December 2015. All the commission’s expenses in 2015, Walling said, were less than $2,000.

Chairman Michael Merry asked Walling to gather more information on the depreciated funds, saying the Eureka Springs City Council will probably have questions about that.

“I’ll make sure you have it,” Walling said.

The commission accepted the audit, but several commissioners expressed concern about how long it took for the audit to be completed. Merry said the commission turned in the information for the audit in January and expected to receive the final document much sooner. Commissioner Suzanne Tourtelot agreed.

“I find that problematic, and I know there’s another organization in town I’m on the board of, and we are severing relations with this particular outfit for the same reason,” Tourtelot said. “We’ve got to have a faster response than that, and so we are looking for another accountant.”

Waller said he thought the commission would have the audit faster.

“I made I don’t know how many phone calls and never got returned calls, either, and finally, two and a half weeks ago, they called and said the audit was ready,” Wall-

ing said.

Considering the information the commission’s accounting company received, Walling said, the audit shouldn’t have been too difficult to complete.

“It’s all right here. It lists all the expenses, the whole thing,” he said. “Even for an individual who was just an accountant and not a CPA, they could actually do this. It’s not complicated at all. The point is it got put on the back shelf and nobody picked it up.”

Tourtelot said she wants to require the company to return the audit sooner next year.

“I really think we need to make our wishes known that we expect better service than that, and if we cannot receive better service than that, we can go elsewhere,” she said.

Merry said he would speak with the company about the problem, and the commission moved on to discuss finances. Walling said the commission had $2,355,500 at the end of October, with $478,000 in an emergency fund. The majority of the money, Walling said, is in CD accounts with two local banks.

“Last year, we did quite a bit in regards to moving money from Bank A to Bank B for a greater increase in our CDs,” Walling said.

He continued, saying the commission has $375,366 in a CD at Community First Bank. This CD generates 1.56 percent interest, Walling said. He said the commission has $1.5 million in a CD at Cornerstone Bank, which generates 1.5 percent interest. After moving money from one bank to another last year, Walling said, the

commission will earn a little more money this year. The key to that, he said, is slightly higher interest rates.

“What we’re going to be making going forward is a nice increase of about $22,000 a year that will come into this,” Walling said.

“Just from that tiny little less-than-apercentage change in interest rate we negotiated, it’s going to make that much of a difference in its life-span,” Merry added.

Merry said he and Walling are planning to renegotiate the interest rate on CDs in the near future, saying he hopes to increase the commission’s revenue even if it’s not by much. Walling pointed out the money set aside in the emergency fund and said some of that could be put toward a CD if the commission agrees to it.

“We felt that if we ever got into a situation where we needed the money, we needed to have something that we could put our hands on immediately,” Walling said. “But $478,000 … we don’t need that much. It’s really a decision to determine how much we’re going to need in that slush fund and roll the rest into another CD.” He continued, “Now that the election is over, I think we’re probably going to see an increase in the interest. It’s probably only going to be 0.25 percent, but that could take us up to being able to buy another CD with 1.7 or 1.75 percent.”

Walling added that the commission will receive $186,000 from a home healthcare company, and commissioner John House asked what that money is for. Merry explained that the commission has a lease with a home healthcare company to use

the commission’s license to offer home healthcare services. The same is true, he said, regarding the commission’s relationship with Allegiance Health Management.

“In the past, we have run the hospital ourselves by hiring an administrator and being the financial intermediary. What we discovered was that we were entering an era where that was financially unfeasible,” Merry said. “We discovered we could break our licensure into two elements, one being the home healthcare service and one being the ability to operate the hospital as it currently is being operated.”

The company running home healthcare, he said, has been very successful in Eureka Springs.

“That has been managed very well. It’s got a very good reputation,” Merry said.

“The lease fee they pay us is a percentage of their income throughout the community, and that has traditionally gone up slightly very year for them, and subsequently for us. As far as we’re concerned, that lease is very stable.”

Walling said the commission could wait until the new year to move money into a new CD, and the commission agreed to do so. In the meantime, Walling said, the commission’s finances should remain stable.

“We can sit back and basically forecast 2017. I don’t see anything drastically changing,” Walling said.

In other business, the commission agreed to pay $700 to its legal consultant and $970 to Windle & Associates.

The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at the ECHO Clinic.

Berry asks hospital commission for financial information

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

The Eureka Springs Hospital Commission had a special visitor on Monday.

Mayor Butch Berry attended the meeting on behalf of the Eureka Springs City Council and asked if the commission could tell the council how much money it takes to run the hospital for one month.

Berry said this request came from alder-

woman Kristi Kendrick. Fulfilling the request, chairman Michael Merry said, would be difficult.

“Of course that’s a corporate, private issue we are not privy to,” Merry said.

He explained the request to Eureka Springs Hospital CEO Peter Savoy.

“What they really want to know is if you guys fell down and broke your leg, how much is it going to cost the commis-

sion on a monthly basis to operate the hospital until you got crutches under you or something?” Merry said.

Savoy said he couldn’t hand over that information but told Merry to look over the records from when the commission ran the hospital.

“You can go back and look at that operating cost and just put in a factor on an annual basis,” Savoy said. “You ought to

come pretty close.”

Berry said Kendrick’s question probably came from a concern for the city’s finances.

“She sees the commission sitting on a large sum of money, in her opinion, with the council and the city government needing money,” Berry said. “What happens if for whatever reason something See Commission, page 26

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Stowe reflects on 40-year career in woodworking

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

Doug Stowe knows a thing or two about woodworking. Stowe, who recently released his latest book on the topic, celebrated 40 years of creating practical art with wood at a reception Sunday afternoon.

Stowe moved to Eureka Springs in 1975 and began his career in woodworking a year later. He had been working with pottery, but Stowe said he felt woodwork would be a more practical way to go.

“There was more of a demand for fine woodworking, like making cabinets for shops,” Stowe said. “All up and down Spring Street, I can still walk and show you things I’ve made in the different stores … cabinets and doors and various things.”

Though he has created many pieces with wood, Stowe has become known for making boxes. He has written several books about how to make boxes, furniture and cabinets. What drew him to woodworking, Stowe said, was the nature of the wood itself. Stowe described how special the woods in Arkansas are to him, saying he considers trees one of our most precious resources.

“If they’re a precious resource, that means you have to do important things with them, and those important things are to make tables that families gather around … to make things that hold precious objects,” Stowe said. “You do things that remind us of our natural forest and how dependent we are on nature, and you treat the wood with a degree of reverence.”

He continued, “That means you would think about the kinds of tools and techniques and methods of joining wood that would make it last for a long time, so it’s given a life that goes beyond our own.

These are the things I think about, and the foundation of what I want to accomplish.”

Wood is such a good material, Stowe said, because every piece of wood is a little different. He pointed out that there are many kinds of wood in and around Eureka Springs and said all of them are

Doug Stowe sits in his woodworking studio.

unique.

“They’re all interesting and beautiful.

It’s not a Plain Jane kind of material. It’s not like sheet goods where every piece of paper is the same,” Stowe said. “The woods all have different working qualities, and there are different things you can choose to do with them and different colors and different textures.”

Another neat thing about wood, he said, is its thermal nature.

“You touch a piece of metal and it’ll either be hot or cold. A piece of wood is always just right,” Stowe said. “The density of the wood is very compatible with our own sensory perceptions. You think about working with glass and you think about getting cut or it being hot if it’s blown glass. Wood’s not like that.”

Of course he has received a few splinters throughout his career, but Stowe said he’s learned how to work through that.

“Your hands become toughened and you become more watchful and careful of splinters,” he said. “Wood is absolutely a wonderful material.”

Stowe added that wood is available in many states, saying he prefers to work with a piece of wood that is rough around the edges.

Photo by David Bell “You can’t even see what it’s going to look like. You can see the surface effects, but you can’t see what it’s going to look like,” Stowe said, describing the way wood looks as he works on it. “It becomes shiny. You get all this tactile feedback and the visual feedback of exactly what you’ve done.”

Doing this kind of work, he said, can help people relieve depression or anxiety.

“One of the things that happens when you do really interesting things is it awakens you,” Stowe said. “If anybody wants to know how to feel better in their life, I say pick up a piece of wood, take a piece of sandpaper and work on it until it’s smooth. You’ll find you’re altered in a way by your engagement with the material.”

He’s always loved working with wood, Stowe said, and he enjoys writing about it and teaching others how to do it even more. Stowe started teaching in 1994, around the same time he began writing for magazines. In 2001, he joined the teaching staff at Clear Spring School.

Stowe said teaching at Clear Spring has enriched his life more than he ever could have imagined.

“That has been an incredible experience. I’m watching kids start out woodworking in first grade, and I’m also seeing in 12th grade the projects they’re doing,” Stowe said. “They’ve grown up with me.

I have seniors in high school now that were in my first-grade woodshop class.

I really think that people need to be enabling their children and grandchildren to do creative things that are absolutely real that have real consequences and real value using real tools and materials.”

Stowe remembered when he moved to Eureka Springs, saying he was drawn to the town because of its artistic community.

“When I came here, it was just myself and my dog and my little Toyota pickup and my cheap apartment,” Stowe said.

He introduced himself to other artists in town, Stowe said, and quickly made many new friends. The best thing about these friends, he said, is that they encouraged him to work on his art as much as possible.

“Some of the artists were really influential in my life as a very young person just starting out in the arts. To find there were artists in their 50s, 60s, 70s and even 80s who related to what I was doing … that’s a very powerful thing when that happens,” Stowe said. “You get encouragement from people who have been around the block several times.”

He continued, “They know about art.

They know about creativity, and they offer you a sense of kinship as though you are one of them, and that makes a difference.”

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History lesson

Here are a few additional notes to your “Looking Back” article on the Eureka Springs Courthouse in the Nov. 17, 2016 edition of the Lovely County Citizen. My additions are as follows: 1. Western Carroll County became a Judicial District in 1883, but it was 25 years before we got a courthouse, and then it was a struggle, as two of the Western District Quorum Court members hid out so they wouldn’t have to vote on establishing said courthouse, but my grandfather, Mayor Claude A. Fuller, sent the Chief of Police out with two extra horses and he brought them in to the meeting. The result was a tie, and County Judge Tom Fancher broke the tie in favor of Eureka Springs (see the plaque I wrote at the foot of the courthouse).

2. It was my grandfather who organized the vote and the building of the courthouse in 1908 during his first term as mayor from 1906 to 1910. He hired W. O. Perkins as the contractor. Where Court met in the Western District for 25 years is still a mystery to me!

3. By 1978 the courthouse had fallen into serious disrepair, inside and out, as was most of the rest of Eureka Springs, but the upcoming Eureka Springs Centennial saved the day, as it was one of our Centennial Committee Projects. It had to be ‘divine intervention’ in 1978, because a Western District resident (Wayne Farwell) was elected Carroll County Judge for the first time. We now had a judge from the Western District, and the Centennial Committee asked him to restore the courthouse, which he did. Restoration was complete in time for our Centennial Year in 1979, And now, you have the rest of the story, or as Sgt. Joe Friday on the “Dragnet” TV show was wont to say, “Just

the facts, ma’am.”

— JOHN FULLER CROSS

Skip the Turkey Dear editor, President Obama is taking a break from Trump transition to pardon two turkeys. Every one of us can exercise that presidential pardon power on Thanksgiving by giving thanks for health and happiness while skipping gratuitous violence.

The 235 million turkeys killed in the U.S. this year have nothing to be thankful for. They are raised in crowded sheds filled with toxic fumes. At 16 weeks, slaughterhouse workers cut their throats and dump them in boiling water to remove their feathers.

Consumers pay a heavy price, too.

Turkey flesh is laced with cholesterol and saturated fats that elevate risk of chronic killer diseases. Package labels warn of food poisoning potential.

But, there is good news. Annual per capita consumption of turkeys is down by a whopping 35 percent from a 1996 high. A third of our population is reducing meat consumption. Food manufacturers are developing a great variety of healthful, delicious plant-based meat products.

My Thanksgiving dinner will include a “tofurky” (soy-based roast), mashed potatoes, stuffed squash, chestnut soup, candied yams, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and carrot cake. An Internet search on vegan Thanksgiving and a visit to my local grocery store will provide me heaps of recipes and delightful plant-based turkey alternatives.

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An Oak Grove man who allegedly escaped on foot after crashing a stolen car last week was captured Thursday, Nov. 17, after another pursuit, according to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.

CCSO Chief Deputy Maj. Badley George Frye said Monday that Brennan Badley was spotted in another allegedly stolen vehicle and fled from law enforcement officers before again leading officers on a foot chase that culminated with his capture and arrest in Green Forest.

Badley was being held in the Carroll County Detention Center on Monday on a variety of charges, including possession of marijuana, two counts of carrying a prohibited weapon, fleeing and theft by receiving, in addition

to previous charges of failure to appear. An intake press release from the detention center indicates that Badley is a convicted felon.

Frye said Badley’s bond for all the charges was set at $200,000.

Badley’s arrest comes after a rash of vehicle thefts across the county that Frye said authorities believe to be related. Badley was spotted in an allegedly stolen car on the parking lot of Casey’s General Store in Berryville shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, leading to a pursuit that ended when Badley crashed the car and fled on foot in the Oak Grove area.

Frye said the deputies who first saw Badley at Casey’s had pulled into the store to refuel their vehicle.

In September 2014, a CCSO K-9 bit Badley while he was handcuffed on the ground after an incident in Green Forest. The dog then held his bite on Badley for approximately 90 seconds despite repeated commands from his handler to release. Badley was treated and released from Mercy Hospital in Berryville and his medical expenses were paid by the sheriff’s office.

Citizen of the Week Darlyne Warrings is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Warrings was nominated by Good Shepherd Humane Society president Jay Fusaro. Fusaro said Warrings is a huge volunteer at Good Shepherd, saying she has volunteered many hours when shelter employees were short-handed on staff. Warrings mans the front desk, walks the dogs, pets the cats and cleans various parts of the shelter when needed.

To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.

Eureka@gmail.com.

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Citizen Opinion by Cindy Worley

What are you thankful for?

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I would have to say family. The grandkids are on their way!

My health, my home, my husband, family, friends, fellowship.

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Matthew Gilmore “Matt”

My son Shiloh.

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Juna Williams

God and family.

Family, supporting My career in law friends and spend- enforcement. ing Thanksgiving with my family.

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Thankful for Eureka

hen Gideon and I first started dating, things were a little rocky. We were both finishing our undergraduate degrees and trying to figure out what would happen next. We were stressed out, perpetually cranky and didn’t make a whole lot of effort to understand each other.

After graduation, we moved in together in Fayetteville. We were both looking for employment, both struggling financially, and kept having the same fight over and over again. In late July, my former boss told me about an open reporter position in the Eureka Springs area and I got it. I told Gideon about it, expecting him to say he wanted to stay in Fayetteville. His family was there, and he had lived in the city for nearly 11 years. I didn’t see him wanting to change that.

“When do we need to move?” he asked.

I was shocked. He knew how important my career is to me, but I didn’t think he’d put himself on the back burner so I could reach for my dreams. That selfless act of love changed our relationship completely. It changed me completely. It was the first time a person who wasn’t my mother sacrificed something that big for me, and it made me want to do the same for others. For that, I am thankful.

When we moved to Eureka Springs, I started to see that kind of selfless love all around me. I began to see it even more as I assumed a larger role at the Lovely County Citizen. That was when I discovered just how many good things are happening in our little community.

We’ve got the Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation, a wonderful group of people who have been working for years to create a community center everyone who lives here can enjoy. I always look forward getting to interview the people behind the foundation, because they are so passionate about the project. I know how deeply they care about our community, and I feel honored to live in the same city as

they do.

We’ve got the Carroll County branch of the Ozark Off-Road Cyclists, an incredible group of mountain biking enthusiasts who work hard to create and maintain the trails in our city. I know it’s not an easy job, but everyone involved with that group is so happy to do it. They recently volSamantha Jones unteered their time during the International Mountain Bicycling Association world summit to lead a ride in Eureka Springs, shuttling around 40 people to our town for the day. That kind of dedication is rare, and I’m so happy to live in the general vicinity of people who proudly display it.

We’ve got Flint Street Fellowship, where Pat Kasner and her volunteers provide food and clothing for those in need. The food bank offers groceries on Mondays and Wednesdays, as well as a free lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Earlier this year, I had lunch there for a story I was writing. The regulars welcomed me to their table, telling me about their lives and why they loved coming to Flint Street. The volunteers were just as welcoming, piling food on my plate even though I said I wasn’t hungry. I left the food bank feeling full and fulfilled, and I know I’m not the only one who feels this way.

We’ve got the Eureka Springs School District and Clear Spring School. Both schools have programs that benefit the community on the whole. Students in the Eureka Springs Rotary Interact Club often volunteer their time to raise money for meaningful non-profits. They also dress up during the holidays to greet local children in Basin Park, making festive See Jones, page 12

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Hospital CEO says Allegiance is dedicated to Eureka Springs

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

Eureka Springs Hospital CEO Peter Savoy has been splitting his time between Eureka Springs and Dardanelle since he started working for Allegiance Health Management in May. On Monday afternoon, Savoy told the Eureka Springs Hospital Commission everything has been going well over the past few months.

“What I’ve seen of Allegiance is that they are doing whatever is reasonable on the technology side as far as making those capital expenditures,” Savoy said.

Recently, he said Allegiance purchased a new diesel generator for the hospital in Dardanelle. It won’t be long before the Eureka Springs Hospital will need one of those, Savoy said. Hospital commission chairman Michael Merry agreed.

“On our electric grid, it’s quite essential. You never know how long [the electricity] is going to go out, or for how long,” Merry said.

“You might have a patient on a vent or something,” Savoy added. “You have to have this.”

Savoy continued, saying Allegiance has bought several new pieces of equipment for the Eureka Springs Hospital over the past year. The company has spent around $550,000 on the hospital, he said, to provide a new digital radiography machine and a 32-slice CT unit.

“These things are the latest out there,” he said.

He pointed to Amy Campbell Brandt

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holiday events even better than they already are. Clear Spring gives back, too.

Earlier this year, the school sponsored the Trash-a-Thon, where students, teachers, staff and volunteers helped clean up our city. The work the schools do in Eureka Springs is invaluable, and I’m thankful for it.

I’m thankful for all the good things happening in Eureka Springs. It would take a hundred columns for me to thank

and said she’s been working with the radiography machine. The new machine, Campbell Brandt said, has been received well at the hospital.

“It’s incredible. The pictures are instant and the detail is … there’s no comparison to what we had before,” Campbell Brandt said. “We can take those images really quick and get them to the radiologist and come up with treatment plans. It’s really geared toward patient care.”

The CT unit, she added, has helped the hospital serve more people than in the past.

“It’s a very nice system. We’re able to do things here we used to have to send out to Washington Regional,” Campbell Brandt said. “We can look at those renal arteries here. We can do those things so patients don’t have to go elsewhere.”

Community outreach coordinator Catherine Pappas pointed out how the hospital has been improving.

“As you guys know, Eureka Springs Hospital is growing,” Pappas said.

Merry said he could tell.

“From the community’s perspective, what we’ve seen in the past five years since we’ve defocused on going elsewhere is we’re blossoming where we are,” Merry said.

Savoy said he’s been trying to get the word out about the good things happening at the hospital by visiting businesses in the historic district. During a recent weekend, Savoy said, he visited more than 100 business owners.

everyone who makes our city such a wonderful place, but I hope you know how grateful I am to live in a town as diverse and giving as ours.

Selfless love brought me to Eureka Springs, and it’s what has kept me here.

Thank you all for building and maintaining such a beautiful community. I’m grateful to live here every day.

••• Samantha Jones is associate editor for Carroll County Newspapers. Her email address is Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail. com

“I introduced myself. I intend to hit the rest of the businesses that are not in the historic district as well,” Savoy said.

Merry pointed out that the people who live in Holiday Island especially need good care in Eureka Springs.

“A lot of people from Holiday Island are dependent on our facility here. It’s really critical for folks that are north of town here to know that this place is ready and waiting for them,” Merry said. “There’s so many retiring folks that are kind of on the edge of their seat being this far away from critical medical attention.”

He continued, “One of the things that keeps people from retiring out here is quick access [to healthcare]. All in all, I think people are getting focused on the fact that this facility is capable of taking care of them and getting them focused in the direction they need to be in.”

Commissioner Robert Walling said the Eureka Springs Hospital has had a bad reputation in the past but is beginning to recover from that. Attitudes toward the hospital are changing in Holiday Island, Walling said.

“When I came on the commission, they went, ‘Oh my god, no. I go to Berryville.’

Once they have experienced the hospital here, it’s different. They go, ‘I couldn’t have asked for more,’ ” Walling said.

Commissioner Barbara Dicks explained that she’s been a hairdresser for years and, in turn, has a good idea of what’s going on in town. Dicks said she’s recently heard complaints about the emergency room in the hospital.

“I hear people being very unhappy

about the ER. It’s the wait. It has nothing to do with the nurses,” Dicks said. “I don’t know if it’s that you’re really busy, and maybe it is that you’re too busy.”

Vicki Andert, head of nursing, said the wait is usually just 10 minutes.

“I don’t know if they’re coming in when we’re trying to fly out, but I’d encourage them to let us know if they have a concern,” Andert said.

Savoy agreed.

“We want to hear that. Sometimes, things happen. We want to get better. We try to be better every day,” Savoy said.

He added that Allegiance is serious about its partnership with the commission. When the lease agreement expires in 2022, Savoy said, Allegiance intends to keep working in Eureka Springs.

“If and when Allegiance would no longer be here, the equipment stays here.

They’re spending serious dollars because they’re trying to do the right thing the best they can, especially with the government spending less and less and less,” Savoy said. “They’re serious about Arkansas, and they’re serious about Eureka Springs.”

Merry said he hopes the commission continues working with Allegiance.

“Personally, I have become more confident that Allegiance is making money here or they wouldn’t be investing here,” Merry said. “It seems we have a good relationship going between Allegiance and the community, and as long as it stays that way, I think we could probably anticipate a continued relationship.”

HI Community Church to have Christmas Bible Study

The Holiday Island Community Church will have a Christmas Bible Study at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 30, to Wednesday, Dec. 21, in the church library.

The group will view and discuss at DVD series called “A Clear View of the Birth of Jesus” by Dr. Kenneth Bailey. Bailey spent 40 years living and teaching in the Middle East and provides a Middle East perspective of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus.

The schedule is as follows: Nov. 30: Where was the manger and what was in the inn?

Dec. 7: Three surprises: His ancestors, Joseph and Herod Dec. 14: Salvation and the wise men Dec. 21: Herod’s atrocities and Simeon’s welcome The church is located at 188 Stateline Drive in Holiday Island. For more information, call 479-253-8200.

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Food drive

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The Lions Club of Eureka Springs recently hosted its annual food drive. All food donations were given to the Eureka Springs School District to help with the food bags the school prepares each year for families in need.

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Toys for Tots Chili Cook-off

Photos by David Bell

Carroll County Toys for Tots held a chili cook-off and live auction on Saturday, Nov. 19.

Santa (John Doud) takes orders from Carson and Audrey Hughes.

Shannon Banschbach gets in on the auction action.

Eureka Springs school librarian Karen Johnson and granddaughter Ivie Bickel look at an auction item.

Amy Griffith makes sure her bid is seen.

Elf Carla Mann shows off the baked goods at the auction.

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A celebration of Doug Stowe

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Photos by Tavi Ellis

In his 40 years of woodworking in Eureka Springs, Doug Stowe had many different titles. Loved ones from each area of his life gathered together at ESSA Sunday, Nov. 20, to celebrate his life’s work and accomplishments.

Examples of Doug’s tiny boxes, as well as copies of his 12 published books, are offered for sale at the event.

Doug stays busy signing and personalizing many of his books and answering questions about his art.

Doug thanks his wife, Jean Elderwind, for a heartwarming introduction.

Donna Doss is to thank for this creative cake.

Title ‘Choiring of the Trees,’ this piece features 27 different types of wood, each represented by its own chorister.

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Community center to host fundraiser at Sky Bar

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Pat Sweeden is Holiday Island Cornerstone Bank’s artist of the month. Sweeden’s paintings will be on display at the bank through Nov. 30.

Village Writing School to offer free writing series Alison Taylor-Brown, director of the Village Writing School, will teach her complete series “Everything You Need to Write a Beautiful Story” in Eureka Springs.

The workshops will begin on Nov. 29 and will be held on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the private room of the Pizza Hut on Highway 62.

The workshops are appropriate for both beginning and established writers of fiction, memoir and other creative nonfiction.

The first workshop is entitled “The

First Page” and covers questions that the writer must address at the beginning of any story. Topics such as voice, point of view and narrative arc will be covered, as well as general rules every writer should follow.

The complete series and date of each workshop can be viewed at www.VillageWritingSchool.com.

Call 479 292-3665 or email Alison at alisontaylorbrown@me.com for more information.

The series is funded by a grant and so will be free to participants.

Parade of Lights rolls into town Dec. 2 The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. The parade will run from Spring Street to Crescent Drive to Main Street. This year’s

theme is Toyland.

For more information, email Jessica Wheeless at jessica@EurekaSpringsChamber.com, call 479-253-8737 or visit www.EurekaSpringsChamber.com.

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Bundles of joy

Local volunteers provide pre-K students with winter wear

By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com

Eureka Springs pre-K students can keep warm at school this winter thanks to local volunteers.

Last Friday, Georgette Garner, Pam Davenport and other volunteers dropped off bags of hand-knitted hats, scarves and mittens at Eureka Springs Elementary for the pre-K students to use during recess this winter.

Garner said she came up with the idea for the project while working on the annual Christmas bag project for the pre-K classes.

“One of the teachers mentioned how nice it would be for the students to have a hat and scarf in the gift bags they could keep in class,” she said. “I asked if it would be better if we did the hats and scarves in November so the students could have them before the weather got cold.”

Garner said she ran the idea by Davenport, who is part of a knitting group in Grassy Knob.

“Pam took the idea and ran with it.

We’ve been doing it for five years now,” she said.

When the winter wear is dropped off, Davenport said the students all draw a

Photo by Kelby Newcomb

Eureka Springs Pre-K classes show off winter wear that was donated by local volunteers Friday, Nov. 18.

number and take turns picking out their items.

“We get more out of it than the kids. It’s so heartwarming to see the kids take their turns,” she said. “Some of the kids really take their time, but for others it’s like a

magnet to a certain one.”

Davenport said the knitting group currently has about three to four members.

“It’s always in flux because we live in an older community, and many people move to be with their families,” she said.

Garner said she does not knit but helps organize the project.

“We’re all volunteers,” she said. “I asked for help, and Pam took it on and coordinates the knitting. I’m excited that we helped create something that the students are loving as much as we do.”

Pre-K teacher Nicole Winters said the teachers and students greatly appreciate all the work the volunteers do.

“We’re so appreciative. They’ve been so good to us,” Winters said.

Garner said the volunteers are working on the Christmas bags, which will be delivered to pre-K, kindergarten and first grade classrooms the first week of December. She said the gift bags contain school supplies, stuffed animals, snacks and more.

Garner said the project would not be possible without all of the support she and the volunteers get from the community.

“I want to thank the many people in the community who step up when I ask if they can help me fill the gift bags,” she said. “There are so many wonderful people helping, and I want to say ‘thank you’ to the community for all the help.”

Garner said that if anyone would like to help with the projects they can call her at 479-253-2227.

Snow Village and Train Exhibit opens Nov. 25

The Snow Village and Train Exhibit is returning to Eureka Springs beginning on Friday, Nov. 25, at the Gaskins Switch Village on Highway 62 East.

This privately owned Snow Village and Train Exhibit takes you back to a 1930s to 1950s landscape of small-town America.

It contains more than 600 buildings, accessory pieces and trees, along with three

Lionel 0 scale trains and a Lionel 0 Scale trolley.

The event will open on Friday, Nov. 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the schedule as following: Friday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the following Fridays through Dec. 16 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 26 through Dec. 17

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 27 through Dec. 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday, Dec. 19 through Dec. 23 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 from noon to 3 p.m.

Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children.

This event is made possible through the generosity of Larry and Cathy Handley, owners of the display, and is a fundraiser for the Eureka Springs Historical Museum.

For further information visit www.eurekaspringshistoricalmuseum.org, email director@eurekaspringshistoricalmuseum.org, or call 479-253-9417 .

Carroll County Bible Reading Marathon seeking volunteers

The Carroll County Bible Reading Marathon is looking for 26 people to be involved as block coordinators during the annual marathon, scheduled from Thurs-

day, May 4, through Thursday, May 11.

The coordinators will be required to be on-site during their time block and will have scheduled readers during that time. It

will involve seven readers for 30 minutes, or 14 readers for 15 minutes. A meeting for those interested in being block coordinators will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1,

at the Church on the Grove on the Passion Play grounds by Christ of the Ozarks.

For more information, call Bonnie Roediger at 870-350-0865.

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Quorum court approves funding to replace CCSO body armor

By Scott Loftis CarrollCountyNews@cox-internet.com

Carroll County Sheriff’s Office personnel will be a little safer soon, after the county quorum court voted Monday night to appropriate more than $19,000 for new soft protective vests.

A supplemental appropriation ordinance sponsored by District 4 Justice of the Peace Marty Johnson was passed by a unanimous vote of 11-0.

After the meeting, Johnson said there is a possibility of pursuing grant funding to pay for the body armor. CCSO Chief Deputy Maj. George Frye said there also is a possibility that a portion of the expense may be reimbursed under a separate program.

Frye said the money appropriated by the quorum court will pay for 32 sets of the soft body armor — enough to outfit each of the department’s full-time and reserve deputies.

CCSO does have body armor now, Frye said, but virtually all of it has exceeded its five-year warranty period. In fact, some of the current body armor is more than 20 years old.

Eventually, Frye said, the CCSO would like to add a higher level of body armor for full-time deputies. The soft vests that will be purchased with Monday’s appropriation will stop most common handgun rounds

but will not stop a rifle round. The higher-level armor is too bulky to be worn all the time, but Frye said the sheriff’s office would like to have it available for full-time deputies who know they are going into as situation that may involve someone armed with a rifle.

“I thank the quorum court for their consideration and granting of these budget items,” Frye said.

Also at Monday’s meeting, JPs voted unanimously to adopt a resolution amending the quorum court’s rules of procedure to allow proposed ordinances to be read by title only on all three readings. Previously, proposed ordinances were read in their entirety on their first reading, then typically by title only on their final two readings.

District 3 JP Lamont Richie, who sponsored the resolution, said he believes it will expedite quorum court meetings. He noted that copies of proposed ordinances will be made available to the public. He also pointed out that state law requires resolutions to be read in their entirety.

JPs also voted 11-0 to approve an appropriation ordinance allowing an employee of the county clerk’s office to receive vacation pay instead of taking time off work. The ordinance is specific to the particular employee involved and won’t affect other county employees.

During the public comments portion of

Monday’s meeting, JPs heard from two residents of Dry Creek Properties, northeast of Green Forest, who complained about a neighbor who they say is keeping a large number of dogs in unsafe and unsanitary conditions and creating a nuisance because of the dogs’ constant barking. The residents said sheriff’s deputies have been called to the location several times but haven’t been able to take any action because there is no animal control ordinance in the county’s unincorporated areas. JPs seemed sympathetic and suggested the residents contact animal advocacy groups, but pointed out that previous attempts to introduce animal control legislation have been unpopular with constituents.

Also during the public comments portion of the meeting, the county’s veterans services officer, Alexander Brown, told JPs that his ability to help local veterans is hindered because his position is only funded for 79 hours per month. Richie noted that approving the position for anything more than 80 hours per month would also increase the costs for benefits. He said he believes the issue is worthwhile and said it should be a topic for the county’s joint budget and finance committee.

During JPs’ comments, Richie discussed the county’s proposed 2017 budget. He noted that the budget does not in-

clude salary increases for county employees but also pointed out that the county will continue to pay 100 percent of employees’ health insurance premiums, despite a cost increase of approximately $250,000 — 37.7 percent. He said the county’s property insurance costs will be approximately twice as much in 2017 after officials determined that several county properties were underinsured.

Richie’s fellow JPs praised him for his work during the budget process, drawing applause from both the table and the audience.

The quorum court’s ambulance committee met before the full quorum court meeting and discussed the next steps in the establishment of an ambulance service district in eastern Carroll County.

District 7 JP John Reeve, who chairs the ambulance committee, said the committee should prepare a list of qualified candidates to serve on the ambulance district’s operating commission. The five commissioners will be appointed by County Judge Sam Barr. Reeve said he plans to call another committee meeting before the December quorum court meeting to discuss commission candidates.

The quorum court’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, in the courtroom at the Carroll County Eastern District Courthouse in Berryville.

Library holds sweater drive for those in need

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

The Eureka Springs Carnegie Library is halfway through its annual sweater drive.

Library assistant April Griffith said the drive will end on Dec. 15. So far, she said it has been going really well.

“This past Saturday, a lady came in and donated a huge bag of brand-new sweaters, tags still on, of all different sizes,” Griffith said. “I think people are really excited about it, and they’re really enthusiastic about helping their neighbors.”

The sweater drive is just one of the

ways the library helps the community, Griffith said. She explained that the library is open to everyone, and all the resources in it are free.

“Everyone comes to the library. We’re a free service, and sometimes we’re just a warm building for people to get out of the cold,” Griffith said. “In our annex, they can get a cup of free coffee. They can apply for jobs using the Internet.”

Griffith remembered working in the service industry for years and said she enjoys working in the library much more.

“It’s much better, because you’re not selling anyone anything. You’re showing

them resources,” Griffith said. “There’s no pressure to buy anything.”

All the donations from the sweater drive, she said, will be given to Flint Street Fellowship. Griffith said many libraries participating in the event are donating the sweaters to the Salvation Army but said the Eureka Springs Library wants to give back to the local community.

“The food bank has a list of clients, and they collect clothing. We’re going to be taking our sweaters to them, so people in our community are going to directly benefit from this,” Griffith said.

She recalled reading a study saying

people wear only 20 percent of their wardrobe.

“People should look through their closet and see the sweaters they haven’t worn in a few years and if they’re in good condition, bring them here, because people can use them,” Griffith said. “It’s going to be a cold winter. People are definitely going to need extra layers.”

She continued, “We’ve been doing great so far, but we’d love to see one big final push to get as many layers there as possible.”

To donate sweaters, visit the Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library at 194 Spring St.

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South Beach is the way to go

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talk up the South Beach diet plan a great deal as this is the way I think most people should Jim Fain eat. Also, back in my early days of medicine I was with the University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospital where we routinely collaborated with cardiologists from South Beach and Mount Sinai Medical Center. Some of the physicians mentioned in the original South Beach book are known to me. The South Beach plan is rock-solid, tasty, easy and based upon the glycemic index.

The glycemic index was originally created for those with pre-diabetes and diabetes type 2. The index is a tool to compare the amount of sugar produced after digestion and in your blood. A number is assigned so that comparison can be made with other foods you may choose. The lower the number the less insulin your body will produce. There are different glycemic lists so choose one and stay with that one; they are not interchangeable. This is a superb nutritional tool to use with candida (yeast), cancer or special dietary need. This is excellent for healthy people who wish to manage their weight or just to stay healthier, too!

On the South Beach glycemic index to lose weight choose foods below 65 on the index and eat as much as you wish. You will lose weight, often dramatically. To maintain weight choose foods 75 or below and to gain weight choose 75 and higher. For health maintenance choose 75 and lower.

Meats of any kind, just like cheese, eggs and oil (see good oil below) have no glycemic index value, as these do not raise blood sugar levels. Eat as much of these foods as you wish and as often as you like.

If you have had a heart attack, cardiovascular disease, stroke, arthritis, auto-immune disorders and/ or chronic inflammation of any type, then eliminate beef and reduce pork and lamb. A more vegetarian diet certainly should be considered.

If you have kidney stones or are prone to have them, then greatly reduce but don’t eliminate the dark green leafy foods. Be sure to increase whole grain foods. If you have serious kidney disease follow the diet your health care provider suggests, avidly.

Small amounts of real butter, olive oil, avocado, sesame and coconut oil are all good choices. Should you decide to fry food, choose safflower oil because of its high smoke point.

Recipes are easy to find and easy to prepare. So enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving!

Wisecrack ZODIAC ARIES: If you love something, set it free. If it doesn’t come back to you, track it down through that chip you implanted on it. It was only supposed to go out for snacks, anyway.

TAURUS: You’re so down in the dumps, love couldn’t lift you up even if it had a strong back and a set of pulleys. Crawl out of your hole and make the effort to socialize. But first, blink a lot until you get used to the sunshine again.

GEMINI: With a heart of gold, you’ll have treasures untold. At least that’s what the fortune cookie says.

When have you ever believed pastry on life advice?

CANCER: You’re feeling more tangled than a Yeti in fishnet stockings. You can work out the knots, but you’ll never get out the kinks.

LEO: Appreciate the small wonders in life, because they’re the reason you haven’t packed your boss’ desk with glitter and mild explosives.

Anything that keeps you employed is a win these days.

VIRGO: You spend most of your weekend on Wikipedia trying to figure out how to get maple syrup out of wombat fur and where to return the hula hoops. At least it keeps you off the streets.

LIBRA: Congratulations! You made it through an extended family dinner with only three boxes of wine.

Thank goodness for Groupons. Now if you can stay buzzed through a four-hour elementary school holiday play, you’ll win.

SCORPIO: The heart wants what it wants, which means it has all the emotional intelligence of a sugared-up toddler in the toy store.

Sometimes you have to tell the heart no and put it in a timeout before someone paddles its butt in the checkout line.

SAGITTARIUS: You’ve finally come up with the million-dollar idea of a lifetime. Now you just have to finish that prototype without shocking yourself like Ben Franklin in a

lightning storm. Bet he would have liked your vibrating bathrobe, too.

CAPRICORN: Let your dreams fly as high as possible. Not only does it give you hope, it also gives you time to change the newspaper in their bird cage.

Don’t forget to freshen their water dish.

AQUARIUS: If you’re seeing ghosts and talking to lamp posts, it may be time to ask your Great

© Beth Bartlett, 2013 Want more? Visit Beth at www.wisecrackzodiac.com

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By Beth Bartlett

Aunt Franny about the ingredients in those Blackout Rum Balls. Do it before you staple your underwear to a passing bus.

PISCES: One good thing about dog-paddling to keep your head above water: You’ve developed some excellent muscles.

Use them to bat someone out of your pool when they ask why you’re not sailing on a yacht like your cousin.

CROSSWORD Puzzle

Answers on page 29

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CALENDAR of events

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

Nov. 24: Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot

The Grassy Knob Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, at the Lake Leatherwood Park ball fields. The event features a 5K Trail Run and a 1 Mile Walk/Run and is sanctioned by USA Track and Field.

The registration fee is $20 for adults and $15 for children under 12. Register

by Nov. 16 to receive a T-shirt. Those interested can register online at TurkeyTrotAR.com or mail their name, address, phone, email, age and T-shirt size to Kay Schriner at 12037 Highway 187, Eureka Springs, AR 72631. Checks should be made out to “Don Gammie Turkey Trot.” For more information contact Kay at 479-387-5020 or by email at RKSchriner@gmail.com. All proceeds benefit the fire department.

Nov. 24: Thanksgiving Dinner

Ways at 68 Mountain St. All are welcome.

Nov. 30: GSHS Board Meeting

The Good Shepherd Humane Society (GSHS) will meet for its monthly board meeting at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Le Stick Nouveau Restaurant at 63 Spring St in Eureka Springs. All are welcome.

Dec. 1: Silver Tea

The women of St. James Episcopal Church will hold their 50th Silver Tea from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Crystal Dining Room at the Crescent Hotel. The event will collect donations for admission and give the money to the Jeremiah Recovery House, a Christ-centered sober living and recovery home for women.

Dec. 4: Holiday Concert

Thanksgiving Dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 24, at the ECHO dining room at the intersection of East Van Buren Street and Rockhouse Road in Eureka Springs. The dinner is sponsored by Flint Street Fellowship, and everyone is welcome. If anyone would like to volunteer or has questions they can all 479-253-4945.

The Carroll County Community Orchestra will perform “A Concert for the Holidays” under the direction of Jim Swiggart at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Berryville Community Center Banquet Hall. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children. All proceeds go to scholarships for area youth with an interest in music.

Nov. 27: EUUF Service

An AARP Safe Driving Class will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Cornerstone Bank in Eureka Springs. The registration fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers.

Nov. 28: Metafizzies Meeting

Dec. 12: Carroll County Photo Exhibit

Rabbi Rob Blennick will return to speak on the topic of “Why Not Atheism?” at the Eureka Springs Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 27.

The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) will feature a group discussion on spiritual topics at 7 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 28, at the Heart of Many

Dec. 6: AARP Safe Driving Class

“Scenes from Carroll County,” a photo exhibit featuring people, places and events which helped shape Carroll

County, opens Monday, Dec. 12 at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History at 118 W Johnson Ave in downtown Springdale. The exhibit will be on display through May 23, 2017. The Shiloh Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is free.

For more information visit ShilohMuseum.org.

ONGOING MEETINGS

Holiday Island Community Church will hold a Christmas Bible Study called “A Clear View of the Birth of Jesus” by Dr. Kenneth Bailey at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays in the church library at 188 State Line Dr. The study begins on Wednesday, Nov. 30 and ends on Wednesday, Dec. 21.

A support group for those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers is held at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month at ECHO Community Room.

For more information email Sally at SarahG@arkansas.net or call 479-9811587.

New Day Fellowship will host a prayer night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday at 440 Passion Play Road in Eureka Springs. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend this quiet time and meet with God for prayer and meditation.

Griefshare is holding a 13-week grief sharing session starting from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays at Faith Bible Church in Suite C of the Holiday Island Shopping Center. This is a Bible-based, non-denominational support group for people that have lost a loved one, no matter how long ago it was. For more information call 479-253-8925.

Berryville’s Alcoholics Anonymous chapter meets at 7 p.m. each Thursday at the Community of Christ Church at

501 Orchard Drive. The meetings take place in the basement next to the lower parking lot of the church. For more information call 870-929-6236.

Carroll County Cruisers and Collectables meets the last Monday of every month at various locations. Show and Shine Cruise-ins will be held during the spring and summer months on the Berryville Square. For more information call 879-423-7928.

The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center will have board games available from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville.

The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center will host an art class from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Fridays at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville.

The Eureka Springs Duplicate Bridge Club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Monday at the Holiday Island Clubhouse. For more information call Jean or Clarence at 479-253-2627.

The Eureka Springs Garden Club meets the fourth Friday of each month at various locations. Everyone interested in gardening is invited to attend. For more information, call Annie at 479981-0624.

Eureka Springs Hospital Guild meets at 1:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the hospital cafeteria. For more information call Mary Lou at 479253-9398.

The Eureka Springs Rotary Club meets at noon on Thursdays at the Forest Hills Restaurant. A salad bar and buffet lunch are available. For more information contact eurekasprgsrotary@ gmail.com.

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Highlanders’ coach sees positives in loss

By Ty Loftis CCNSports@cox-internet.com

Sometimes a team can take more positives than negatives away from a loss. That’s what the Eureka Springs Highlanders are doing after Friday night’s 69-59 loss at Gentry.

“They were the best team we had played all year,” Eureka Springs coach Brian Rambo said. “Our inexperience got us there in the fourth quarter. It was 57-57 with about two minutes left in the fourth quarter and we just didn’t the end game well. That is indicative of a young, inexperienced team and we hope to use those things to get better.”

Eureka Springs led 21-18 at the end of the first quarter, but the Pioneers responded to tie the game at 31 going into halftime. Even with the loss, Rambo is impressed with how the Highlanders rebounded from Tuesday’s home loss against Magazine.

“We talked about energy all week and playing through adversity,” Rambo said. “I thought we made tremendous strides in our energy. And we fell behind early. We were behind by seven at one time, but we fought back. We just couldn’t make shots there for a while.”

The Pioneers led by four going into the fourth quarter. Rambo is looking forward to the Thanksgiving break and is encouraged by what he has seen from his Highlanders during the first month of the season.

“Sometimes you kind of worry about it being such a long season and having that wear on you,” Rambo said. “But the way it’s been, I think we are beginning to figure out who we are and we look forward to taking a little break, getting recharged and go get back after it.”

Eureka Springs goes to the Decatur tournament next week. The Highlanders will play Mountainburg at 8 p.m.

Tuesday.

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LIVELY Entertainment

THURSDAY, NOV. 24 Happy Thanksgiving!

• Cathouse, 82 Armstrong, 479-363-9976: Free Thanksgiving Dinner, 1 p.m. until the food is gone!.

• Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: TBA, 7 p.m.

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 105 E. Van Buren, 479-253-2500: Another Turn, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY, NOV. 25 • Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 479-2537837: Jeff Lee, noon; Jeff Lee, 5 p.m.

• Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Chris Harp, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Cathouse, 82 Armstrong, 479-363-9976: Adam Johnston, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

• Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: Outlaw Nation, 9 p.m.

• Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-2537020: Happy Hour, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Arkansas Red, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122:

Tightrope, 8 p.m.

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 479253-2500: DJ Karaoke w/ Stan, 8 p.m.

• New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main,479-2532525: Dewey and his Dad, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Den, 47 Spring St., 479363-6444: Richard Burnett Duo, 8 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: Karaoke with Brock Entertainment, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, NOV. 26 • Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 479-2537837: Pearl Brick, noon; Michael Dimitri, 6 p.m.

• Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Camptown Ladies, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Cathouse, 82 Armstrong, 479-363-9976: Chris Harp, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

• Chelsea’s, 479-253-6723: Dirtfoot, 9 p.m.

• Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: DJ and Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Tightrope, 8 p.m.

• Legends Saloon, 479-253-2500: Hedley Lamar, 9 p.m.

• New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main, 479-2532525: Skinny Gypsies, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Candy Lee Duo, noon to 4 p.m.; Karaoke with Brock Entertainment, 8 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 479-253-8544: Dr. Nola and the Soul Shakers, 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOV. 27 • Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 479-2537837: Jeff Lee, noon; Jeff Lee, 5 p.m.

• Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Trivia, 6 p.m.

• Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: Green Screen Karaoke, 7 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Happy Hour, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Texas Holdem, 7 p.m.

• New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main, 479-2532525: Paul Price, noon to 4 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 479-253-8544:

Free Pool

MONDAY, NOV. 28 • Chelsea’s: SprUngbilly, 9 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Happy Hour, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, NOV. 29 • Cathouse, 479-363-9976: Los Roscoes, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 9:00 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Happy Hour, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Game Night: Texas Holdem and Pool Tournament, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30 • Crescent Hotel, SkyBar Gourmet Pizza: ES Community Center, “Let’s Open the Gym” Dinner, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

• Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: Happy Hour, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169: Happy Hour, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Wild Women Wednesdays, Ladies Night • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Ladies Night

The Great Ozarkan Beard-Off slated for Nov. 25-27

OPEN Wed & Thurs 5pm • Fri - Sun 11am

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

st Large or lo F e c Dan town Down

By Cindy Worley

82 Armstrong, Eureka Springs

479-363-9976

LIVE MUSIC

LOS ROSCOES TUES 5 PM GEORGE BROTHERS THURS 6 PM

The Great Ozarkan Beard-Off returns to Eureka Springs from Nov. 25-27. The event is a local fundraiser for People Helping People to support men’s health in Carroll County. Men of all ages are invited to compete in beard contests. There’s also a Fake Beard category, where women can compete.

Contests for different categories take place at various venues around town. The full schedule is as follows: Friday, Nov. 25

Thurs Sun 79pm pm

Weekly Special: Every Wednesday Night:

ALEX is here SATURDAYS 11-5

FRI 11/25 ADAM JOHNSTON 8PM SAT 11/26 CHRIS HARP 8PM

Texas Hold’em Poker Weekly PrizeS for WinnerS!

12 Spring Street - Downtown Basin Park Hotel - 479-253-7837

5 p.m. to Midnight — Registration and pre-party at Chelsea’s Corner Cafe Saturday, Nov. 26 12 p.m. — Santa Beard at Basin Park 1 p.m. — Imperial Stash at New Delhi 1:30 p.m. — Freestyle Stash at New Delhi 2 p.m. — Side Burns at New Delhi 2:30 p.m. — Urban Amish at New Delhi 3 p.m. — Fake Beard at Brews 5 p.m. — Partial Beard at Chelsea’s Corner Cafe 5:30 p.m. — Full Beard Natural at Chelsea’s Corner Cafe 6 p.m. — Full Beard Styled Stash at Chelsea’s Corner Cafe 6:30 p.m. — Partial Beard Styled Stash at Chelsea’s Corner Cafe 7 p.m. — Partial Beard Freestyle at Chelsea’s Corner Cafe 7:30 p.m. — Full Beard Freestyle at Chelsea’s Corner Cafe Sunday, Nov. 27 Noon to 3 p.m. — Cold pizza and Bloody Mary party at Chelsea’s Corner Cafe

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The Aud Fellows to screen ‘Plan 9 from Outer Space’ Nov. 30 Bad Movie Night at The Aud will be showing “the worst movie ever made” on Wednesday, Nov. 30, with the screening of the 1959 film “Plan 9 from Outer Space.”

Originally titled “Grave Robbers from Outer Space,” this film is one of the first to suggest the notion of a government and military conspiracy to hide information on UFOs. This was atypical for 1950s American films, and didn’t become “safe” for mainstream cinema until the 1960s.

The sci-fi horror film about aliens resurrecting dead humans as zombies and vampires to stop humanity from creating a sun-driven bomb was written, produced, directed and edited by Ed Wood and stars Gregory Walcott, Mona McKinnon, Tor Johnson and Vampira. The film also posthumously bills Bela Lugosi as a star. Silent footage of the actor had actually been shot by Wood for another, unfinished film just before Lugosi’s death in 1956.

The film will be shown at The Auditorium, 36 S. Main Street, in the heart of downtown Eureka Springs. Admission is by donation, with all proceeds going to produce future community events at The Aud. Doors open at 7p.m. with fun activities, and the movie will start at 8 p.m. A full concession stand will be available, in-

The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. Lunch is served weekdays at noon.

Monday, Nov. 28 Spaghetti, meat sauce, Italian green beans, tossed salad and garlic bread Tuesday, Nov. 29 Hamburger with wheat bun, French

LOOKING BACK XThe is the original Flatiron Building. Constructed in 1880 where Center and Spring Streets intersect, the building was apparently the first brick structure in the booming new resort city. It housed the Bank of Eureka Springs, a banking establishment only in business for a few years, and not related to the present-day Cornerstone Bank. Destroyed by a fire around 1890, the building was replaced by a second, almost identical structure of brick and limestone block, which was destroyed by another fire in 1925.

The third Flatiron Building was built in 1987, entirely out of concrete.

It is one of the most photographed buildings in Eureka Springs and serves as an iconic symbol of the city.

cluding popcorn, soda, beer and wine. The film is not rated and may be a bit scary for young children.

“Our goal is to provide fun and affordable community-oriented programming.

We thought that showing some of the old movies would be a great start. Some in the community might not have seen these movies. Many of these older films are science fiction cult classics, made popular at old-time drive-in theaters across the country. Experiencing them once again on the big screen in our historic Auditorium theater is a nostalgic treat,” Jeff Danos said.

However, Bad Movie Night at The Aud is more than just an opportunity to watch campy B-movies — audience participation is key. With each event, the group hosts themed contests and activities on the stage prior to the screening.

Before the movie starts, moviegoers can get their pictures taken with the hauntingly beautiful hostess of horror Vampira, played by Eureka Springs’ very own Lilah Stiger. There will be a flying saucer contest and an Ed Wood Beauty Pageant.

Bad Movie Night at The Aud is produced by the newly formed group The Aud Fellows, a small band of Eureka Springs citizens determined to bring exciting new community events to The Auditorium.

Senior Center Menu fries, chuck wagon beans, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle and fruit cup Wednesday, Nov. 30 Barbecue ribs, baby baked potatoes, seasoned spinach, wheat roll and fruit Thursday, Dec. 1 Not available Friday, Dec. 2 Not available

County judge issues burn ban Carroll County Judge Sam Barr issued a burn ban Thursday.

“Due to extremely dry conditions and high winds, Carroll County is currently under a burn ban and all outdoor burning of any kind is strictly prohibited until further notice,” Barr said in a memo announcing the ban.

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Monday, Nov. 28 Breakfast: Egg, cheese and bacon breakfast boat, applesauce, juice and milk Lunch: Pizza cheese crunchers, celery sticks, pineapple tidbits, golden raisins, lemon blast Raisels, juice and milk Tuesday, Nov. 29 Breakfast: French toast sticks and mozzarella string cheese, hot cinnamon apple slices, juice and milk Lunch: Homemade chicken crispito with tortilla chips and cheese dip, salsa, blackeyed pea salad, baby carrots, juice and milk Wednesday, Nov. 30 Breakfast: Homemade blueberry muffin and yogurt cup, mandarin oranges, juice and milk

Lunch: Beef fingers with homemade macaroni and cheese, green beans, cucumber and tomato salad, strawberry cup, juice and milk Thursday, Dec. 1 Breakfast: Turkey sausage breakfast pizza, strawberry cup, juice and milk Lunch: Chicken spaghetti with whole wheat roll, salad, fruit, watermelon Raisels, golden raisins, juice and milk Friday, Dec. 2 Breakfast: Mini pancakes, fruit, juice and milk Lunch: Honey-barbecue pulled pork sandwich, steak style fires, cole slaw, blackeyed pea salad, diced peaches, juice and milk

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facilitating fitness with the Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission, establishing after-school tutoring with the Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library, continuing education with North Arkansas College and putting senior activity programs in place.

Community feedback Murphy encouraged the leaders of community organizations to give feedback, and they did so. Stetson Painter, who works with U.S. Sen. John Boozman, said the senator’s office is excited about helping the foundation find funding.

“We want to be part of the conversation.

We want to help guide you in the right direction,” Painter said.

When the foundation applies for grants, Painter said, the senator’s office will be ready to write letters of support. He said letters of support can often help organizations like the foundation receive grants, especially if other applicants don’t have this support.

“Since this is a rural area, we can go through Rural Development to help you. I can guarantee you that we will support you 100 percent and do everything we can in our power to help you make this a reality,” Painter said. “That’s why we’re here. We want to be involved. This is going to be a small drop in the bucket investment compared to what you’re going to get back in return, not only now but with generations to come.”

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Wolven asked what the foundation plans to do on the site.

“What exactly is the foundation going to do? I run an organization that values its autonomy,” Wolven said. “We like to do what we like to do, and we don’t want anyone else to tell us how to do it. So what is the role of the foundation?”

Murphy said the foundation exists to help community organizations come together on one site.

“We are not looking at all to compromise anyone’s autonomy. We are looking to find areas where this facility could help other organizations fulfill what they’re trying to do in cooperation with what our organization is trying to do,” Murphy said. “We’re looking to open that conversation and take conversations to the next level. Our role will continue to be developing the site as a whole and putting the different pieces into place.”

Cathy Handley, who works with the Eureka Springs Rotary Club, said she hopes to see organizations like Rotary take the lead on some projects at the community center.

“If you took civic groups and put them together, we could take on a project and finish one part of it,” Handley said.

Moyer said this is exactly what the foundation is hoping to see happen.

“What we’re really saying to you guys as individual groups is your space that runs consistent with your mission would fit here,” Moyer said. “We’re willing to transition that space with you. If we can develop it consistently and collaboratively … at the end of the day when we’re open, think how dynamic that would be.”

Good Shepherd Humane Society to meet Nov. 30

The next Good Shepherd Humane Society board meeting will take place at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Le Stick Nouveau Restaurant at 63 Spring St. in Eureka Springs. All are welcome.

Flint Street Fellowship to host Thanksgiving Dinner at ECHO Flint Street Fellowship will host a Thanksgiving Dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 24, at the ECHO Community Room.

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TRANSITION Jordan Streeter Maxfield, II, a resident of Eureka Springs, was born March 16, 1951 in Dallas, Texas, son of Dr. James Robert Maxfield, Jr. and Ruth Kathryn (Jester) Maxfield. He departed this life Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 at the age of 65 years in Fayetteville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. James Robert and Ruth Kathryn (Jester) Maxfield, Jr. and three brothers, James Robert Maxfield, III, Morgan Jester Maxfield and Jordan Workman Maxfield.

Jordan attended Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Berryville. He was a member of the Professional Association of Inn Keepers, Bed & Breakfast Association of Arkansas, a part-time and volunteer firefighter and EMT for the Eureka Springs Fire Department and Inspiration Point Volunteer Fire Department. Jordan loved spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by three daughters, Merica Howie and husband, Scott, of Harrison; Kathryn Childs and husband, Loyd, of Fort Worth, Texas; Teale Bouly and husband, Chris, of Berryville. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Emma Howie, James Ham, Savannah Childs, Elizabeth Childs, Cade Childs, Colton Bouly, Cavin Simkins, Cambria

Jordan Streeter Maxfield, II March 16, 1951 – Nov. 14, 2016

Bouly and Everley Bouly; a host of other relatives, friends and loved ones.

A celebration of life service was held Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 at the Grandview Baptist Church in Berryville with Brother Billy McCall officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Memorial donations may be made to Lives Under Construction Boys Ranch, 296 Boys Ranch Road, Lampe, Missouri 65681.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.

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Photo by Tavi Ellis

The Antique Festival of the Ozarks was held Nov. 18-20 at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. The event featured 45 dealers from 10 states and attracted an attendance of approximately 1,300 guests. Next year’s event will be held in the same location on Nov. 17-19.

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Clear Spring School, Carnegie Library to screen documentary Clear Spring School will partner with the Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library to show the documentary “Most Likely to Succeed” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8.

The purpose of the event is to foster meaningful discussion among educators, administrators, parents and students about how current obstacles can be overcome and steps toward change can be taken at a local level.

The documentary offers a look at what students and teachers are capable of if schools are transformed. Directed by Greg Whiteley, the film has been an official se-

lection of two dozen of the world’s top film festivals, including Sundance, Tribeca and AFI DOCS. It has been featured at leading conferences on education. In the past year, more than 2,300 communities have booked a screening of the documentary.

The event is open to the public, and it is free. The screening is co-organized by The Future Project, a fast-growing non-profit transforming inner-city public schools across the country with a big vision for America’s future.

For more information on the event, call Jessica FitzPatrick at Clear Spring School at 479-253-7888.

happens and we have to take it over?”

Merry estimated it would take around $250,000 to run the hospital each month.

“That is not an unreasonable figure to throw out there, and with that in mind, we don’t have six months covered,” Merry said. “It looks like a lot of money. The other side of this is … the attorney general’s office determines what this money can be used for and how it can be used.”

He continued, “It’s so very, very limited that there is very little city council or even the commission can do to take this money and be very artistic with it.

If the funds are misused by the way the attorney general evaluates it, they’re going to put commission members in

prison.”

Berry said a representative from another hospital recently submitted a similar request for information to the city, and Merry said the commission isn’t considering going under new management.

“I’ve been very reluctant to pass that information on, because it’s not an issue of the city or the commission looking elsewhere, because we are definitely not,” Merry said. “We were approached by other corporations. As long as we have a good relationship [with Allegiance] there’s no reason to discuss their existence.”

He added, “You guys have the cards we’re playing poker with, and that’s all there is to it. The city isn’t going anywhere. The commission isn’t going anywhere. As long as Allegiance has the same attitude, we’ll do great together.”

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9:58 p.m. — A subject was arrested for driving on a suspended license, driving while intoxicated, endangering the welfare of a minor in the second degree, no proof of insurance, implied consent and driving left of center. OK, maybe we aren’t having such a bad day after all.

10:39 p.m. — An officer assisted a motorist with a vehicle that had broken down.

11:00 p.m. — A caller advised that he was having issues with an ex-employee and would like to speak with an officer.

An officer responded, and a report was taken.

Nov. 20 12:47 a.m. — A caller requested police assistance with some unruly guests. Officers responded and assisted.

7:27 a.m. — An officer responded to an alarm and found employees on site. It was a false alarm.

8:57 a.m. — A caller reported a multiple-vehicle accident. Officers responded, and a report was taken. There were no injuries.

11:11 a.m. — A caller wanted to file a stolen vehicle report for her grandson, who is currently incarcerated. She advised that his vehicle was taken from an unknown address off of Dairy Hollow. An officer talked to her and advised that he would take an informational report until he is able to talk to the grandson.

2:45 p.m. — A caller advised that he would like to talk to an officer in reference to a vehicle that is parked on her property. An officer responded.

3:38 p.m. — A caller advised of a possible intoxicated driver heading north on Highway 23. The information was given to Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.

10:24 p.m. — A caller requested a welfare check on her son. An officer responded and advised that the son was at his residence.

11:13 p.m. — A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a subject for driving on a suspended driver’s license and driving left of center.

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