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YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER NOVEMBER 26, 2015
Teaching by example Art teacher’s work on exhibit in Little Rock Page 3
n Higher water
rates proposed Council passes first two readings Page 5
n New leader for chamber
Announcement set for annual banquet Page 5
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about finances Commission expects to finish ‘in the black’ Page 6
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Dispatch Desk Nov. 16 11:15 a.m. — Animal control captured and relocated an animal at large. 8:08 p.m. — A female subject was arrested after a report of public intoxication. 8:19 p.m. — A subject was arrested for public intoxication and open container. 11:17 p.m. — An officer found a report of a suspicious person knocking on doors to be unfounded. Nov. 17 2:05 a.m. — A subject was arrested for driving while intoxicated and driving left of center. 4:28 p.m. — An officer tagged a vehicle. 11:49 p.m. — A caller reported that someone took his pirate flag and took off in a black Jeep. Officers searched for but could not locate the driver. There was no mention of an island girl. Nov. 18 6:29 a.m. — All was well following an alarm. 2:07 p.m. — An animal was returned to its owner. 6:31 p.m. — A subject was arrested on warrant. Nov. 19 12:01 a.m. — A reported suspicious vehicle was gone on arrival. 11:56 a.m. — An officer filed a report on a two-vehicle accident. 1:01 p.m. — An officer located a truck reported to have unsecured items and found all to be well. Nov. 20 9:20 a.m. — An officer filed a report on a break-in. 7:19 p.m. — An officer separated the parties in a verbal altercation.
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ES art teacher featured in Little Rock exhibit By Samantha Jones
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“There’s a saying that those who can’t do teach,” Shannon Haney says, her voice rising with passion. “But it’s not even about that.” She would know. Haney, who teaches K-8 art at the Eureka Springs School District, was chosen in October to have her art displayed at the Arkansas Art Teacher Exhibition in Little Rock. Haney’s piece will be exhibited until the end of November. Haney described the piece, saying she made a mask using mixed media. The mixed media includes feathers, driftwood and her own hair. The idea behind the mask, she said, is that no one should be caged. “I went through a divorce, and I did this very personal piece on that. I cleaned my hair out of my hairbrush and put it in my garden, and we had a little bird that made a nest out of it,” Haney said. After combining the hair nest, feathers and driftwood, Haney stained the piece with teabags. This piece, she noted, is the only mask exhibited at the show. Haney recalled visiting the exhibit while at an art conference earlier this month, saying she felt overwhelmed by all the artistry. Of the 35 pieces featured at the show, Haney said her mask and one other piece deviated from the standard painting. “The other one was like an altar. I was really impressed,” Haney said. She didn’t list the mask for sale. In fact, Haney noted, this is the first time she’s ever put her work out for public
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This mask was created by Eureka Springs art teacher Shannion Haney.
consumption in this way. In the past, she said she’s focused more on making art for herself and her students. “I’ve always made art for myself, just to share my passion for it with my kids to let them know there are many different ways to create art. You don’t have to be a Michelangelo or Da Vinci to create art,” Haney said. The piece she created for the show, Haney explained, correlates to the student artwork she supervises at Eureka Springs. Right now, Haney said her students are working on several mixed media pieces. She described how her middle school students are collecting small appliances and taking them apart to see how they work.
Eureka Springs School Menu Monday, Nov. 30 Lunch: Burger on whole grain bun, cheese, sandwich salad cup, oven tots, broccoli salad, apple and milk. Tuesday, Dec. 1 Lunch: Fish sticks, cole slaw, orange glazed carrots, orange wedges, cornbread and milk Wednesday, Dec. 2 Lunch: Beef and bean burrito, chili
beans, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa, fruit mix, frozen juice bar and milk. Thursday, Dec. 3 Lunch: Ham slice, mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, bananas and pineapple, whole grain dinner roll, pudding and milk. Friday, Dec. 4 Lunch: Barbecue pulled pork on whole grain bun, baked beans, sweet potato fries, Mandarin oranges and milk.
“There’s a steampunk movement where you see the inside workings, like the gears. We’re taking things apart and putting them back together,” Haney said. Mixed media projects she has done with elementary students, Haney noted, involve layering items like feathers, driftwood and paper burlap to create new textures. “It just depends on the project. I try to give them options in whichever direction they want to go,” Haney said. Usually, Haney said she begins class by lecturing for 15 to 20 minutes. After that, she explains the activity for that day and demonstrates how to do it. Haney pointed out the importance of letting the students come up with their own ideas, saying she encourages independent thinking as long as it relates to the project at hand. “We need creators, those people who can think outside of the box. That’s what I tell my kids: ‘Independent thinkers
past this door,’ ” Haney said. This is Haney’s seventh year teaching at Eureka Springs. Before teaching, she was a pharmacy technician. Haney said she decided to go back to school to pursue her passion for art, working in Hot Springs to finish up her education. When she began applying for teaching positions, Haney said it was difficult at first. “I had applied everywhere in the state, and my ex-husband told me to send a resume to Eureka Springs. I was like, ‘There are so many artsy people up there. It would be unbelievable if I got the chance.’ Two weeks later, they called me for an interview,” Haney said. “It all just fell into place.” Hiring Haney, Eureka Springs Middle School principal Cindy Holt said, was the best decision to help the art program grow. Holt noted that Haney strengthens the program, saying Haney’s art being displayed in Little See Haney, page 15
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FBLA distributes food baskets
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Eureka Springs High School Future Business Leaders of America are pictured in front of 35 baskets to handed out to the community. The baskets included fixings for Thanksgiving dinner , a Harts $30 gift card and a certificate for a turkey from Community First Bank.
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Christmas in Eureka Springs is extra-special this year. The calendar is loaded with activities, both old and new. Hungry shoppers can kick off their holiday shopping Friday in downtown Eureka Springs and enjoy every moment of this inaugural holiday happening. The Great Ozarkan Beard Off kicks off Nov. 27 to 29. Gentlemen from a five-state area come into town to for this celebration of hair to measure and compare. Proceeds go to fight men’s prostate health and cancer awareness. Shop Small Saturday starts Nov. 27 in Basin Spring Park where shoppers are given a free VIP shopping bag stuffed with discounts and gift certificates for the first 100 holiday consumers. Featured that afternoon from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. will be Santa in the Park where kids can have their photo take with Saint Nick. Another event is Santa’s Beard Contest where any man, woman, child or pet with a beard, real or otherwise, will be judged for valuable prizes. Eureka’s 300 local artists will be displaying their art for sale at the Eureka Springs Art Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 28. The Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center will be full of great art at great prices. Christmas At The Crescent is Dec. 3 to 11 and kicks off with the 49th Annual Silver Tea. Polished tea and coffee sets gently tipped to fill the cups of patrons are the focal point at this annual fundraiser for the St. James’ Episcopal Church. The ladies of the church, festooned in Victorian gowns, have also filled the tables throughout the well-decorated Crystal Ballroom of the historic 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa with trays and trays of handmade holiday snacks and hors d’oeuvres. The next evening, the Christmas Parade of Lights rolls through downtown. Santa Claus follow the concrete serpentine pathway through downtown that is lined with thousands of bright eyes and yuletide smiles. On Dec. 5, Santa hops out of his convertible just in time to revisit Basin Spring Park for the second installment of Santa
in the Park. In addition to photo ops with Kris Kringle from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the downtown park will be alive with reindeer games and entertainment by “momandpop.” For those who have driven by Eureka Springs’ Victorian homes longing for a chance to step inside one or more of those ornately decorated domiciles, the Preservation Society’s Candlelight Parade of Homes is from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 5. Dynamically decorated homes, most with snacks, and music heard along the way, make for an evening to cherish. Included in the Parade of Homes will be the Crescent’s annual Christmas tree forest lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. on Dec. 5. The ceremonial light switch will be flipped on illuminating 30 trees on the Crescent’s East Lawn. It should be noted that each tree is decorated by and for a local charity. During that same evening, holiday strollers downtown will have the opportunity to window shop and have the windows look back. Live mannequins will be in downtown shop windows from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. At 7 p.m. Dec. 5, Grammy and Emmy-nominated John Two-Hawks will be performing. Santa pops up once again the next day as he appears at Santa’s Sunday Brunch on Dec. 6 at the Crescent. This champagne brunch is a food extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Santa will be there from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to hear the children’s wishes while mom and dad capture the moment on their camera or phone. Reservations are highly recommended for this event. The sweet sounds of Christmas will be emanating from The Auditorium during the Ozarks Chorale Holiday Concert annual concert on Dec. 12. A stage full of beautiful voices will blend for an evening performance of popular holiday songs, a sound sweeter than grandma’s pecan pie. The Night of 1,000 Santas on Dec. 11 is an evening event where latent Kris Kringles strut their red suits and white beards as See Events, page 19
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Chamber to name new leader at annual banquet
Lovely County Citizen The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce plans to announce a new permanent leader at its Annual Chamber Banquet on Dec. 15, according to a press release issued Monday. “We are pleased to announce the hiring of our next executive to lead our organization into the future,” said Kent Butler, the 2016 chairman of the chamber’s board of directors. “This seasoned chamber executive from the region will be introduced to membership at the Chamber annual banquet as will next year’s officers and ex-officio board members.” Damon Henke, who has served as the chamber’s interim director, will move into a board position with the hiring of a permanent director. Cathy Handley, the board’s 2015 chairwoman said this has been a year of progress for the chamber. “2015 gave us the opportunity to redefine what the core elements of the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce include,” Handley said in the press release. “We needed to get our financial house in order, solidify our board and develop a strategy that we will serve chamber membership long into the future. We have accomplished
these goals.” Handley credited the work of Henke, Interim Director, and the chamber staff for the accomplishment. “All bills are paid, visitor services have been refocused, publications are ready for the 2016 season; and our mission to operate forward as a fair and non-discriminatory organization is in place,” Henke said. Henke took over as the chamber’s interim director shortly after former chamber president Mike Bishop was fired in March. “One should never underestimate the volume that comes through the chamber office,” Henke said. “I am pleased to share that we had over 379,392 visitors to our website, mailed out thousands of Visitor Guides and spoke directly in our office to over 17,961 visitors.” Looking forward to 2016, the press release cited several elements of what it described as “more balance in visitor service, events and networking.” “Helping to guide the 2016 work plan will be a new slate of four board members enriched through the addition of an ex-officio advisory panel that is intended to represent a balanced reflection of those in the Greater Eureka Springs business community,” the release said.
Community Thanksgiving dinners Locals can enjoy a free meal on Thanksgiving day courtesy of local businesses. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., ECHO Clinic at 4004 E. Van Buren will serve dinner. Call 479-253-5547 for more information. At
2 p.m. Chelsea’s at 10 Mountain St. will have its annual pot luck. From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.the 1876 Inn & Restaurant , 2023 E. Van Buren will serve a free meal. Call 479-363-6404 for information.
Arkansas Parks director is grand marshal for Eureka Springs Christmas Parade Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism Director Kane Webb will be the Grand Marshal for this year’s Christmas Parade of Lights, a press release from Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce said.
The parade will start at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 on Spring Street in the historic downtown area of Eureka Springs. For more information, call 479-2538737 or email holly@eurekaspringschamber.com.
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City council votes to raise water rates By Alana Cook Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com Aldermen during Monday night’s Eureka Springs City Council meeting approved on the second reading an ordinance to increase water rates. Under the proposed ordinance, water rates would increase 50 cents per 1,000 gallons inside the city limits and $1 per 1,000 gallons outside the city limits. The rates inside the city limits would be $11.20 for the first 2,000 gallons (an increase of 9.8 percent from the current rate of $10.20); $4.29 per 1,000 gallons for the next 6,000 gallons (an increase of 13.2 percent from the current rate of $3.79 per 1,000 gallons); and $5.74 per 1,000 gallons for all usage over 8,000 gallons (an increase of 9.5 percent over the current rate of $5.24 per 1,000 gallons). Outside the city limits, the proposal
would raise rates to $22.40 for the first 2,000 gallons, $8.58 per 1,000 gallons for the next 6,000 gallons and $11.48 per 1,000 gallons for usage above 8,000 gallons. The percentage increases are the same as those inside the city limits. City assets auctioned Aldermen also approved a resolution to auction city property, though the auction was in October at the Eureka Springs Police Department. “We are supposed to have a resolution to dispose of city property to comply with state auditing laws on fixed assets and drug seizure assets,” Berry said. The auction paid out $3,755 from Public Works vehicles and office equipment, $19,235 to the police drug fund for 17 guns and two vehicles, $2,965 to the police non-drug fund for a shotgun, an AR-15, a pistol and workout equipSee Rates, Page 15
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ESPD, CCSO give safety tips for Black Friday shopping
your receipts to compare against credit card statements.” Though Black Friday shoppers in Eu“Try and keep your purchases covreka Springs and Carroll County don’t ered or secured to ward off any potential tackle large crowds like their counter- temptations for theft,” Achord said. parts in Northwest Arkansas, local law Since many local shoppers will be enforcement officials say that it is still trolling downtown areas, the officers say wise to keep a few its important to be safety tips in mind aware of extra pedes“In Carroll County, we as the season begins. trian traffic and watch should not have the “In Carroll Counfor small children ty, we should not shopping frenzy of larger who may dart out have the shopping unseen between cars. areas, but everyone should frenzy of larger ar- exercise some basic cautions.” Parking lot safety is eas, but everyone also key, especially – Maj. George Frye should exercise for women. Frye and some basic cauAchord encourage tions,” said Chief shoppers to park in Deputy Maj. George Frye of the Carroll well-lighted areas that aren’t isolated and County Sheriff’s Office. to check the backseat and underneath the Both Frye and Eureka Springs Police car for thieves that could be hiding. Chief Thomas Achord said it’s important “It’s a good idea to give a glance unfor shoppers to be aware of their sur- derneath but most cars nowadays are so roundings and try to use credit cards if low to the ground nobody could really possible when shopping. crawl under one,” Achord said. “Shop “Take only the credit cards and cash with a partner or family member if posyou intend to use, keep PIN numbers sible and if shopping in tandem, always separate from credit or debit cards and know where your partner is.” do not write the PIN on the back of the Achord said it’s important to watch for card,” Frye said. “Be aware of who is potential thieves on your way back to the nearby when withdrawing money at an car when making larger or expenses purATM and use credit cards rather than chases. debit cards whenever possible. If a debit “Most importantly, have fun and enjoy card is stolen, the user can empty your the shopping experience. Eureka Springs bank account. Make sure you have credit is full of unique and wonderful stores that or debit card numbers at home, in case are eager to provide you with a wonderful you need to report their loss and save shopping experience,” he said. By Alana Cook
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City Advertising and Promotions Commissioners during last Wednesday night’s budget workshop said that initial sales tax numbers through October have increased 7.1 percent, or $69,727, over last year and if the trend continues, CAPC’s 2015 budget is “on track for in the black.” Finance Director Rick Bright said the CAPC budgeted $1,236,000 in revenue this year and that once the final numbers are reconciled, he expects this year’s income to top the $1.3 million mark if collections finish this year as strong as they have been. Executive Director Mike Maloney gave an overview of the $1.3 million budgeted for 2016 that included a partnership with the Arkansas Film Commission to attract southern California filmmakers to the town, tailoring online content to the LGBT market and developing user-friendly apps and seeking out sponsorships to attract popular musicians to the festivals. Markets Maloney said the CAPC has “seen some positive results” because it stuck to its 2015 plan of branching out into the digital market. He also reported that for 2016, the CAPC will focus on native editorial content that is tailored to the LGBT market and on creating short videos to enhance print content. Website maintenance costs increased from $5,000 to $10,000 to support development of a new app tailored for LGBT and other niche markets. “We are reaching people in millions. It’s a lot of planning and additional work in terms of prep time but we can look at a dashboard and see how effective our digital campaign is working for us,” Maloney said. “Today’s society isn’t seeking you out because of magazine ads but because of what they find on smartphones. We have to engage that.” Advertising will focus on the Little Rock and Kansas City television markets as well as three or four markets in the Tulsa area. The airport advertising expense stayed the same at $4,800, which is the CAPC’s
share of a cost split with other Northwest Arkansas cities to pay for a full-time contractor who distributes visitors guides at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport. “We have tested them and the first thing they do is mention Eureka Springs when they greet people,” CAPC Chairman Charles Ragsdell said. Festivals Commissioners reported there was no change in festival expenses, which total $103,000 and include: • May Festival of the Arts — $6,000 • Bluegrass Festival — $16,000 • Ozark Folk Festival — $15,000 • Jazzy Weekend — $16,000 • Christmas Festival — $5,000 • Music in the Park — $20,000 • Classical Music Festival — $15,000 Private funding for the Classical Music Festival came from donations from three people and a state grant and the Community Development Partnership “holding those funds,” Ragsdell reported. Bright said that Maloney budgeted in a staff person to focus on getting scholarships for festivals. James DeVito said he thinks the Bluegrass Festival dates need to be moved because they “are going up against the most established bluegrass festival in the state in Harrison and it’s a mistake to schedule them on the same weekend.” Bright said that Jazzy Weekend is a specific market and he would rather see the CAPC spend less money on a festival in the park. “I don’t want to see festivals go away but if we could get sponsors to bring in big acts and not have to bite a big loss, it would help,” he said. DeVito said this year’s act “was more like an average musician would like,” while Ragsdell commented that it would take an additional $50,000 to draw national headliners for Jazzy Weekend. “What used to be $20,000 acts are $200,000 acts now. It’s harder to get national acts to play major venues until they are on their way down,” Ragsdell said. See CAPC, page 17
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Protect our property, or let it burn?
ire protection comes in many disguises but a community usually gets what it pays for. Big cities with a solid tax base invest in hydrants, equipment, facilities and personnel. Small towns build their infrastructure over generations, adding bits of fire protection here and there, as annual budgets allow. Rural areas can vote to create a legal fire protection district, collecting annual taxes that are dedicated to firefighting services, or residents of the area can form a rural fire association with voluntary membership. Western Carroll County has examples of all of these. Eureka Springs City owns fire stations and firefighting vehicles and it employs professional firefighters who staff the facilities round the clock. There are hydrants in all parts of the city that assure a ready supply of water and all of these resources are funded by city taxes. Holiday Island makes an assessment on all properties to generate funds for needed operations, including fire protection within its boundaries. Inspiration Point is an example of a fire district with a tax levy on property owners that is assigned specifically for fire protection while rural Eureka Springs and Grassy Knob have Rural Fire Associations, operating on voluntary annual subscriptions from homeowners. So can you take the risk and not pay the fire dues? Will firefighters arrive when disaster strikes? If you are a true Arkansan you know the answer to that question. Nobody stands back and watches a neighbor in distress. Not in our town. All the necessary resources will arrive, whatever the circumstances, and finances will be sorted out later. The property owner who decided to risk non-payment of annual dues will find a bill in their scorched mailbox for services rendered while the member who paid their annual dues pays nothing for the responders and equipment on that incident. Residents of Inspiration Point pay $100 per year if their property has a structure on it and $60 for undeveloped land. Commercial properties are levied $125. The owners in Grassy Knob are asked to contribute $100 for a property with a structure on it and $40 if
the property is undeveloped. Eureka Springs Rural Fire Association has annual dues of $60 for property owners who have land with a structure or $35 for undeveloped land. It doesn’t matter the size of the structure or the size of the lot. One payment covers all. Apart from three paid Emergency Services employees in Holiday Island, who cover both fire and medical response, all the other fire responders in Rural Western Carroll County are volunteers. So where does all that millage or annual subscription go to? Each fire district operates like a non-profit business, raising money to supplement its income from residents through bake sales, pancake breakfasts, chili suppers and social functions to buy necessary equipment or pay off bank loans for land, buildings and vehicles. A second-hand pumper truck might cost $50,000, a smaller brush truck for wild land fires $30,000 and a tanker to bring water to a rural fire, about $80,000. The big metropolitan complexes of this nation will typically retire their trucks after 10 years operation but there is still useful life in them. Our rural fire departments snap up this used equipment to replace any of their trucks that are beyond economic repair. Ex-military trucks can also be converted for firefighting use at a fraction of the cost of a new vehicle. The average age of the fire protection fleet in Western Carroll County is somewhere around 25 years. A single set of protective clothing for a firefighter lists for $2,500 and the air supply breathing pack $8,000. Adding the cost of radios, hoses, generators, lights, fuel, maintenance, utilities, insurance, training and depreciation brings the operation into the category of a serious, expensive business! It takes a lot of pancake breakfasts to cover these expenses. Grassy Knob has two stations and a fleet of three pumpers, three tankers, a rescue / emergency-response vehicle, a brush truck, a Humvee and they are currently developing a fire-rescue boat. The rural area outside Holiday Island has a single station with an engine and a water tanker. Inspiration Point has two stations: one sta-
tion at both ends of its stretch of Highway 62, each one containing an engine a tanker and a brush truck. There is also a multi-purpose service truck. Eureka rural, with its larger geographical area has three stations, three engines, three tankers, four brush trucks and a rescue vehicle. Its boundaries reach to the county line south of Turpentine Creek, to Leatherwood Bridge in the north, to the Kings River on the east and to the Lake at Hogscald and Hillspeak. In every area, the number and the location of firefighting appliances impacts the homeowners insurance rates. Typically the money paid for rural fire protection produces a reduction in annual insurance premiums. Mutual aid agreements between the fire protection districts assure that extra resources can be called up when needed. Wildland fires are the responsibility of the State Forestry Service though the volunteer firefighters are
usually first on scene, in case there are structures that are threatened. The firefighting volunteers represent a complete spectrum of age, gender, profession, education, skill and physical ability. They meet regularly for training and they carry radios that call them to an incident. An emergency call to 911 goes to the county dispatch center. Identifying the nature and location of the emergency, the dispatchers will send a radio tone to the district, describing the need: fire, medical situation, motor vehicle accident, lost person, boating accident, gas line rupture, power line down or flood incident. These all happen in Carroll County. The volunteer emergency responders drop their tools, their paint brushes, their laptops, knitting needles or newspapers and take care of the situation. It’s a big payback to the community for a small investment of annual dues. MIKE FITZPATRICK
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Skip the turkey on Thanksgiving Dear Editor: While President Obama is pardoning two turkeys for Thanksgiving, every one of us can exercise that same presidential power by choosing a nonviolent Thanksgiving observance that spares a turkey’s life. And here are some good reasons: • You can brag about pardoning a turkey - like Obama. • You truly are what you eat. Who wants to be a “butterball?” • Fruits and vegetables don’t have to carry government warning labels. • You won’t sweat the environment and food resources devastation guilt trip. • You won’t spend a sleepless night wondering how the turkey lived and died.
• Your body will appreciate a holiday from saturated fat, cholesterol, and hormones. • You won’t have to call Poultry Hotline to keep your family out of the emergency room. Seriously, this Thanksgiving, let’s give thanks for our good fortune, health, and happiness with a life-affirming, cruelty-free feast of vegetables, fruits, and grains. Our own dinner will feature a soy or wheat-based roast, mashed potatoes, stuffed squash, candied yams, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. An Internet search on “vegetarian Thanksgiving” is getting us more recipes and other useful information than we could possibly use. Sincerely, LEO CALLAHAN EUREKA SPRINGS
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Around Eureka
DeeElle Dorethy places her bid for a silent auction item alongside her friends, Lori Renko and Byron Thomas.
Live auction item Number 7, a lovely basket of Railway Winery Wines, was donated by Caribe and given a joyous display by the evening’s own “Vanna,” Tracy Johnson.
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A very thankful Margot Mayer looks on as the live auction comes to a close Sunday evening.
Locals at Brews enjoy riveting performances by Houston Hughes and the Fayetteville Word Wars Slam Pouring a beer at the Cathouse this weekend, Alex proclaims, ‘I Team have been bartending for Fatima for 15 years’, and it’s obvious to anyone how much she enjoys her work.
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Hart’s employee Curtis Sallee finishes a little shopping before heading home after his shift
After a hard day of work, Eric Schunemann unwinds with some computer time at Carnegie Library’s Media Center.
Eureka Springs High School students Alexis, 17 and Tyler, 16 close up shop after a busy day at the Funnel Cake & Corn Dog Factory.
Ranaga Farbiarz and John Rankine will celebrate the grand opening of their new shop, Celestial Windz Harmonic Bizarr and Bleach It & Dye, the day after Thanksgiving.
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Scouting for Food helps feed hungry
Lovely County Citizen Bruce Bieschke has a message for the people of Eureka Springs. “Thank you, Eureka!” Bieschke said in an email after the recent Scouting for Food drive. Beginning Saturday, Nov. 7, scouts, parents and leaders along with help from the Rotary Club and food bank volunteers began placing bags on doorknobs in Eureka Springs. The following Saturday, Nov. 14, they returned to pick up the bags, which had been filled with food donations from Eureka Springs residents to help the needy. “Once again the people responded with kindness and generosity,” said Bieschke, the leader of Boy Scout Troop 67. “Your help in donating to the Scouting for Food Drive was greatly appreciated! “This time of year, the shelves of our food bank always look very meager,” Bieschke said. “With Thanksgiving almost here and Christmas just around the
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corner, the hard-working volunteers at Flint Street Fellowship really appreciate the unselfishness of the people of Eureka. Having enough food on hand makes their difficult ‘job’ that much easier.” Bieschke said residents can still contribute to help feed the hungry. “In case you were missed or were out of town and were wanting to contribute to this worthwhile effort, you can make a cash donation directly to the food bank at Flint Street Fellowship at 33 North Main Street next to the Grand Central Hotel,” he said. “Money collected will be used for items such as hams and turkeys and other items that are in short supply. “You can also make use of the collection boxes that are at Hart’s and Sun Fest. Better yet, drop by the food bank and visit with the hard-working volunteers and see first-hand the need that exists. Hunger is a problem here in our town, but they are helping to do something about it. So can you! Thank you for helping the scouts help the town.”
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easting time is upon us! Thanksgiving, Christmas and Winter gatherings all include Jim Fain large amounts of rich food along with drink and socializing. Food we usually don’t eat much of and the pressure of family, friends and community, while wonderful for most, can cause havoc on our digestive systems. Some distress can be mild while some can be downright painful. I’ll write about specific digestive ailments but be assured the supplements I include will help anyone get through the food challenges upcoming. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is one of the most common ailments among younger adults. Though, often thought of as an older person’s problem those in their twenties and thirties suffer as well. Some people include other digestive ailments such as colitis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s Disease in the overall category of IBS but technically IBS doesn’t have either the level of internal inflammation nor the severity of symptoms as these. Even so, it can rule a life. A natural approach can and does help. One dedicated person who knows first hand the trials and tribulations of IBS is the founder of Heather’s Tummy Care of Seattle. I seem to recollect she was a nurse who became dissatisfied with conventional treatment. She produces products only for IBS. One part of her three point supplement approach is a specific fiber that is organically grown namely; Acacia Senegal. She calls this a medical food with a clinically proven prebiotic effect — stimulates the growth of healthy gut flora — but, that isn’t all. The packaging states that Acacia fiber regulates bowel motility alleviating both diarrhea and constipation. It relieves abdominal pain by reducing bloating, gas and bowel irregularities from the digestive dysfunction of IBS. This is formulated specifically for the dietary management of IBS and does not contain anything artificial, gluten, citric acid, stimulants or irritants. There are specific directions for use. Start at a low dose and increase gradually with a maximum dose of five tablespoons daily. Locals suggest using a technique of mixing little by little with cool water not hot. Whisking in with a fork until smooth then adding to cooking, baking or to a smoothie seems to be the way to go. Seems like a quick and simple way of adding this on a daily basis would be to put some cool See Fain, page 19
Wisecrack Zodiac ARIES: You’ll be the talk of Thanksgiving dinner when you decide to use up all the uneaten Halloween candy corn by mixing it in the stuffing. In the future, your family will refer to it as “the time we all had our stomachs pumped together.” TAURUS: Black Friday is tough when you sober up and discover that instead of a “Frozen” Barbie from Toys R Us, you bought a knockoff Barbie with real stripper pole action from Spencer’s. At least you’ll have a present under the tree. GEMINI: When your relatives get on your nerves, breathe and remember the small blessings of the holiday. Also, the fact that the cat has probably rubbed its butt on everyone’s pillows. CANCER: You get an urgent text while putting up the decorations this weekend and forget about the air hose blowing up the inflatable figures. Instead of a Grinch holding gifts, you end up with Shrek and he’s really happy to see you. Deflate and try again before the calls pour in from the neighbors. LEO: You’re suddenly feeling a tremendous amount of holiday spirit. Could be gratitude for all you have, or it could be that Grandma used two whole bottles of liquor in the rum cake. Either way, you’re glowing. VIRGO: Don’t panic when you realize you accidentally donated all the Christmas decorations to Goodwill this summer, just declare that you’re celebrating Festivus instead. If you’re going to hear everyone complaining, might as well make a holiday of it. LIBRA: Give thanks for all the good things in life on Thursday, such as not having to see Kim Kardashian’s naked butt all over television and your computer monitor this year. Thanks, 2015! Scorpio: Your plan to escape dish duty after the big meal and lose yourself in football is almost successful until your uncle Melvin sits down. After he farts the National Anthem, scraping plates doesn’t sound so bad. SAGITTARIUS: All’s fair in love
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and war, and Black Friday is a bit of both. Remember, using your taser is bad form unless someone steals a TV from your cart. In that case, zap away. Capricorn: No one knows you hid the extra pumpkin pie under your bed until your ferret rushes out and starts vomiting all over the family card game, forcing all your relatives to leave. Good ferret. AQUARIUS: Feeling lonely this weekend? You’re never alone on the Internet. Snarf down some Chinese food while you argue with people
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about Donald Trump on Periscope and you’ll have the full Turkey Day experience. PISCES: When someone yells about boycotting a Friday shopping trip, agree with them and celebrate the holiday as you prefer: chasing them around with bottle rockets leftover from July 4th. That’s so much more satisfying than a great deal on a tablet. Answers on page 16
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Lively Entertainment THURSDAY, Nov. 26 Happy Thanksgiving! • Grande Taverne, 37 N. Main St., 479-253-6756: Jerry Yester, noon to 5 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 105 E. Van Buren, 479-253-2500: SOB, 8 p.m. FRIDAY, Nov. 27 • Balcony Restaurant and Bar, 12 Spring St., 479-253-7837: Hawgscalders, noon; Hawgscalders, 6 p.m. • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: The Theorist, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Cathouse / Pied Piper, 479-3639976: GOBO weekend with the Squarshers, 8 p.m. to midnight • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479253-6723: Mountain Sprout, 9 p.m. • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479253-7020: DJ and Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Arkansas Red, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Grub & Pub Club 169, 169 E. Van Buren, 479-253-7122: Karaoke, 8 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): DJ Karaoke • New Delhi Cafe, 479-253-2525: Terri & the Executives, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 47 Spring St., 479-363-6444: Dorian Cross, 9 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: Jason Kinney Duo, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, Nov. 28 • Balcony Restaurant and Bar, 479253-7837: James White, noon; James White, 6 p.m. • Cathouse / Pied Piper, 479-363-9976: Wink Burchman, 8 p.m. to midnight • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479253-6723: Electric Rag Band, 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-
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Calendar of Events Send calendar entries to Samantha Jones at CCNNews@cox-internet.com. The calendar is reserved for events sponsored by non-profit entities, benefits for non-profits and free events. First priority will be given to organizations providing a public service, such as rural fire departments, schools, churches, hospital auxiliaries and services for senior citizens or veterans. Submissions should be timely. Calendar listings should not be more than 30 days in advance of the event. The calendar is sometimes edited to fit the available space in the print edition. See the full calendar online at www.LovelyCitizen.com
Nov. 26: Community Thanksgiving Dinner
A community Thanksgiving dinner will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thanksgiving Day in the ECHO dining room. The dinner is sponsored by Flint Street Fellowship. All are welcome and there is no charge. For more information, call 479-253-4945.
Nov. 26: Eureka Springs Turkey Trot
The Grassy Knob Fire Association Auxiliary will host its 6th Annual Don Gammie Turkey Trot at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, at Lake Leatherwood Park. Top runners in the five-kilometer trail run will be presented with medals, with a one-mile walk available for those who prefer a less challenging course. The entrance fee is $20 for adults and $15 for children under 12. It includes a T-shirt. The deadline for registering with a T-shirt is Tuesday, Nov. 17. You can register the day of the event. Contact Adam Biossat at
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ment and $1,466 to the fire department for vehicles and other items, according to a spreadsheet Eureka Springs Police Chief Thomas Achord sent the Citizen. Achord in an email further explained state law on asset forfeiture which he said requires “all drug seizure assets to be categorized separately and the asset or the money from the sale of these assets are required to be used by law enforcement for criminal investigations.” City finance director Lonnie Clark and his employees who are tasked with han-
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Rock is indicative of that. “It means that she is recognized by her peers and can bring a level of expertise to our kids as they are experimenting with their own artistic endeavors. To me, one of the greatest benefits is that
adam@adamsells.com or 479-253-0701 for a registration form, or register online at www.TurkeyTrotAR.com. Participants must sign a waiver.
Nov. 29: How to Make a Salad
Peg Adamson will discuss her spiritual outlook at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk St. All are welcome.
Nov. 30: Metafizzies Meeting
The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) will discuss spiritual topics at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30 at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain Street in Eureka Springs. All are welcome.
Dec. 2: Stress-Busters Exchange Party
The Ozark Herbal Academy will host a stress-bust-
ers exchange party from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, at the Carnegie Public Library. The party will offer local goods and services using alternative currency.
Dec. 3: Lunch & Learn
The Eureka Springs Hospital will host a Lunch & Learn at noon Thursday, Dec. 3, at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. Dr. Christopher Baranyk will speak on “General Health As We Grow Older.” Call 479-363-8000 to RSVP by Monday, Nov. 30.
Dec. 3: 49th Annual Silver Tea
The women of St. James Episcopal Church will host the 49th Annual Silver Tea from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at the historic Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs. The event is a fundraiser for the “Back Our Kids” program, which provides backpacks full of food to students from preschool through high school for the weekend. Admission to the tea is by donation for this program. For more information, contact the church at 479-253-8610.
dling city funds are responsible for keeping all records on money received from the auction. Food trucks go before Planning and BOZA In other business, after hearing public comment from citizens including Mike Shah asking the city to do a cost-benefit analysis on the feasibility of food trucks in the city, aldermen unanimously approved a motion to have Planning and BOZA review it. City clerk Ann Armstrong before the vote interrupted Mayor Butch Berry and said that people need to be made aware of the exemptions in the food truck or-
dinance, which include provisions for non-profits. “It’s not a matter of deciding if you want food trucks; you have them. There’s a list of exemptions … I’m curious if your motion is to expand beyond what we have. A lot of people aren’t aware that we have the exemptions,” Armstrong said. Berry responded and said the city is looking at “land use issues” which is why the food truck issue needs to go before the Planning Commission and then aldermen will decide on hours of operation and other related issues. Alderwoman Mickey Schneider said
she doesn’t see how the issue can go before planning if they don’t have a list “of what we need to know.” Aldermen also voted to renew the application for the Olden Days Upper Loop Carriage Franchise after hearing public comment from Rachel Brix who said that the city needs to consider whether carriage franchises violate city and state law on caring for the health and safety of horses. “Who will ensure the welfare of the horses?” Brix asked. The city will discuss next year’s budget in the next city council meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14.
enthusiasm she brings,” Holt said. Eureka Springs Elementary School principal Clare Lesieur agreed, describing the way Haney works with students. “Any art activities she does with the students in the classroom she actually models by creating her own piece of art. They watch her and that’s how they learn,” Lesieur said. “The kids really en-
joy art. I think she inspires them to continue with their art.” In the future, Haney said she hopes to have an art show in Eureka Springs. She is trying to build up her body of work in the meantime. Her work, Haney remarked, is darker than the more colorful art created by many Eurekans. “I like charcoal. I’ve been working on
a series where I took a bunch of pictures of the inside pieces of flowers and then I used charcoal,” Haney said. She wants to show her art in Eureka Springs, Haney said, because it would be closer to her students. “Most of my kids live right in town, and they could walk over and see me. I would love to do that,” Haney said.
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Nyx, a very pretty, medium sized shorthaired, black two-year-old cat is this week’s Pet of the Week. She’s sweet-natured and is very shy and calm. She and her litter mate Selene are a bonded pair, playing, cuddling and sleeping together. It would be a shame if they are not adopted together. Nyx and Selene have their shots, are spayed and are adoptable for one-half the usual adoption fee at the Good Shepherd Humane Society animal shelter, Hwy. 62 east of Eureka Springs, open noon to 5 p.m. every day but Wednesday. Call 479253-9188.
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“A lot has changed in 10 years as far as music venues that surround us,” DeVito said. Commissioners also reported that John Hammond is signed to play the second Saturday in April and Commissioner Damon Henke said he would like to see more consistent programming in Basin Park on Saturdays. Group travel Group travel expenses remained static at $65,000, according to Maloney and Bright. Maloney said over 300 buses came through town according to the Great Passion Play, which he said“has seen a nice resurgence of bus activity.” Henke suggested that the CAPC hold a group travel workshop to hammer out the numbers.
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May 5, 1948 – Oct. 25, 2015 Richard John Dillon, a resident of Eureka Springs, was born May 5, 1948 in Philadelphia, Penn., a son of Richard Thomas and Dorthy Barbara (Dzinsky) Dillon. He departed this life Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015 in his home in Eureka Springs, at the age of 67 years. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Thomas and Dorthy Barbara Dillon and ex-wife, Joann Dillon. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and worked as a carpenter. He is survived by one daughter, Kayla Rose Dillon Kopf and husband Nathan Kopf of Calif.; two grandchildren, Nathan Dillon Kopf and Adrian Dillon Kopf; one sister, Susan Giello; two brothers, Bob Dillon and Jeff Dillon; and a host of other family, friends, and loved ones. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
“None of us really know where group travel is headed,” he said. Henke said he would feel more comfortable if the commission added another $10,00 to the $20,000 for marketing support. Ragsdell said one of the CAPC’s major complaints comes from customers who say that group travel doesn’t generate “enough actionable leads,” and the system could use some fine-tuning. DeVito said the commission needs to look at the future of group bus tours and that the future of group travel has to be targeted to arts and culture events. “People don’t pack buses and say, ‘let’s go see the Ozarks’ anymore. One member said he only had two groups in his hotel and both were for art tours,” he said. The Auditorium and staffing Bright told the Citizen that the CAPC has five full-time employees. Two part-time
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employees work at the Auditorium and the commission pays a full-time Auditorium sound and light contract employee. “There is no bonus program in place above a normal salary other than the occasional $50 Christmas bonus the mayor usually gives each full-time employee,” he said. Commissioners reported there were “no overall increases in the six CAPC salaries,” which were budgeted for $250,290 for 2015 and $260,290 for 2016. Those figures do not include a part-time position they said was filled last year. Salaries did not increase in the 2016 budget, Bright said in an email to the Citizen. “The $10,000 increase is due to an increase in health insurance and state unemployment tax as well as one employee signing up for retirement benefits,” Bright said. He said the city matches up to 5 percent
James Dee “Scooter”
March 24, 1957 – Nov. 16, 2015
James Dee “Scooter” Mitchell, a resident of Eureka Springs, was born March 24, 1957 in Carlsbad, N.M., son of Jake and Dee Mitchell. He departed this life Monday, Nov. 16, 2015 in Fayetteville, at the age of 58 years. He was preceded in death by his father, John Crawford Mitchell; brother, Steve Mitchell; grandparents, Jim and Veta Park; and uncle and aunt, Dick and Dolores Park. Scooter worked as a self-employed handy-man, jack of all trades. He was of the United Methodist faith. He is survived by two sons, Jeremy Mitchell of Pontotoc, Okla. and David Mitchell and wife Jessica of Ada, Okla.; mother, Dee Mitchell of Raton, N.M.; six siblings, Jonnie and husband Ed Warnken of Texarkana, Texas, Mary B. Mitchell-Ellis and husband Rob Ellis of Des Moines, N.M., K.K. and husband Lonny Medina of Raton, N.M., Dana Haynes of Andale, Kan., Cassie Jane Mitchell of Calif., and Glenda Mitchell of Tenn.; four grandchildren, Colton Mitchell, Addelyn Mitchell, Tyler Mitchell, and Taylor Mitchell; cousin, Tracy Deniz of Green Forest; close friend, Gloria Schuler of Eureka Springs; several nieces and nephews; and a host of
other family, friends, and loved ones. Memorial service was held at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 23, 2015 at the Yocum Cemetery. A celebration of life was held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 23, 2015 at Henri’s Just One More, 19 ½ Spring Street, Eureka Springs. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be made to the Flint Street Food Bank, 33 North Main Street, Eureka Springs, Arkansas 72632 or Yocum Cemetery Fund, 8111 Highway 103 North, Green Forest, Ark. 72638. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
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of an employee’s retirement contribution. “Health insurance rates increased $830 for each employee and state unemployment tax increased $96 per employee,” he said. Commissioners are looking for a full-time event coordinator at a salary of $36,000 annually with benefits. Auditorium operation expenses decreased from $38,000 to $20,000 because they dropped a part-time position. Auditorium event income remained at $25,000, concession income at $15,000 and auditorium “other income” stayed at $9,000, totaling $49,000, according to the budget. CAPC said the $70,000 reserves will remain off-limits and that interest on accounts increased significantly since changing from Cornerstone to Community First Bank in January. “Interest is on all accounts and last year it was $380.86. So far this year it’s $1,411.88,” Bright told the Citizen.
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Arvest provides more than 1.6 million meals raisers, events and nonperishable food drives in all Arvest branches throughout September and October. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the success of the campaign comes just in time to help local food partners meet their increased need during the holiday season. “We are excited Arvest was able to provide so many meals to our neighbors in need,” said Allen Huffman, Arvest Bank Community President in Eureka Springs. “We hope our efforts have increased hunger awareness in our area. We will continue to fight hunger long after we’ve completed this initiative by helping to organize support for those in need in Eureka Springs. Our Arvest associates look forward to continuing to give back to our
EUREKA SPRINGS — Two months ago, Arvest Bank launched its annual 1 Million Meals initiative to fight hunger in the four-state region the bank serves. The bank announced Thursday, Nov. 19 that, with the help of customers and community members, it has exceeded the campaign goal by raising a total of 1,652,870 meals in the fight against hunger. Launched in 2011, Arvest’s 1 Million Meals campaigns have raised a five-year total of 7,891,584 meals, which includes more than $1.3 million in funds given directly to the bank’s more than 50 local food partners. This year’s campaign total of 1,652,870 meals was made possible through donations from the bank, Arvest associates, customers and community members through fund-
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Kathleen A. Clark-Corbin orating. Her life was devoted to helping others and will always be remembered as a wonderful and caring soul. Survivors include her husband, Richard Corbin of Eureka Springs; son, Richard Allen Cooper and wife Sara of Harrison; step-daughters, Michelle Clark of California and Ciera Clark of Topeka; her mother, Marge and step-father, Sam Bradshaw of Topeka; sisters, Debra Wobker of Eureka Springs and Maggie Ashworth of Topeka; one nephew, Elliot Wobker; two nieces, Abigail Ashworth and Kershell; and two step-grandchildren, Eric and Tadessa. She also leaves behind an assortment of her beloved animals and pets. Cremation is planned. Celebration of Life for Kathleen will be held Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Berryville Community Center Banquet Room from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please plan to join us as we honor our beloved Kathy. Memorial contributions
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start from Sweet Spring and conclude at Grotto Spring with a motorized return trip. Illuminate the Hills on Dec. 12 is an extension of the aforementioned luminary. Throughout Basin Spring Park and all along Spring Street the stage will be set for a memorable shopping experience in a setting reminiscent of images from Christmas cards of old. Wrapping up Eureka Springs holiday festival is the Home for the Holidays concert on Dec. 19 at The Aud. Local musicians and vocalists gather to present their gift of music. For more information, visit EurekaSpringsChristmas.com or ChristmasAtTheCrescent.com.
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they enjoy Reindeer Games at participating pubs. Those wishing to join in may do so even if they are not in costume. Folks can join in the #EurekaAfterDark Instagram contest that night to frame their Santa for the chance to win prizes. Santa in the Park is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 12. Later that evening, costumed guides will take visitors on a Stroll The Springs tours that combines a luminary with a lantern-led walk to see springs, hear about historic homes along the route, and a stop or two for some holiday snacks. The tours
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water in the bottom of your morning coffee cup then whisk in the Acacia. Top that off with the rest of your hot coffee. Of course simply supplementing with an acid resistant quality probiotic daily as well as adding a digestive enzyme supplement per meal may be all you need. Other food supplements benefiting di-
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July 15, 1956 – Nov. 7, 2015
Kathleen A. Clark-Corbin of Eureka Springs was born July 15, 1956 in Pittsburgh, Pa. She departed this life on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. Kathy was raised in a military family who moved frequently. Her father, John Moxley, had a position with the state department and she spent a lot of time in Southeast Asia and in Arizona. She graduated from Washburn University and called Topeka home for 15 years. She moved to Eureka Springs and spent the last 20 years of her life here. She married Richard Corbin, her longtime friend and companion on Oct. 7, 2007. Kathleen had a wonderful career in physical therapy, winning awards including Employee of the Month. She was recognized for her work as a compassionate, loving caregiver.She loved to volunteer , working at a local hospice organization. Kathleen loved animals, gardening, music, real-estate investing and interior dec-
gestion include peppermint, fennel and ginger. These are in this specialized product line of what Heather’s calls medical foods. I like selectively chosen digestive enzymes as simple as papaya, enzymes formulated with bile for those without a gallbladder and special ones for gluten. Additionally, lactoferrin and high quality probiotics round off my short list. Belly trouble doesn’t have to rule your life, enjoy the feast!
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may be made to Berryville Ark. Home Health and Hospice, 402 Hailey Rd., Berryville, AR 72616.
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National Hospice and Palliative Care Month November 2015 A time to raise awareness about the high-quality care that helps patients and family caregivers live as fully as possible.
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