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Nov. 17 9:41 p.m. - Officers assisted EMS with a male subject who took a hallucinogenic substance. Nov. 18 8:32 a.m. - An officer received a complaint about a driver who almost ran another driver off the road, located the alleged reckless driver and advised him of the complaint. 2:46 p.m. - A caller reported a male driving while texting with a child in the car and an officer said he would watch for the vehicle. 3:36 p.m. - An officer filed a report on a traffic accident. 7:32 p.m. - An officer searched Pivot Rock Road for a black and white collie mix but couldn’t find the dog. Nov. 19 11:10 a.m. - Carroll County Sheriff’s Office brought in a suicide letter found in a book, and an officer located the author of the letter. She was in good health and advised that the letter was around two years old. Nov. 20 1:48 a.m. - A male subject was arrested for driving on a suspended license and on several outstanding warrants. 9:16 a.m. - An officer filed an information report on a guest at an inn who was refusing to leave or pay. The officer convinced the subject to leave by 6:30 that night. 10:32 a.m. - An officer searched Dairy Hollow for a dog running loose but couldn’t locate the dog. 1:03 p.m. - A caller reported a dog that
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sounded like it was in distress and Animal Control found that it was the dog from Dairy Hollow and brought it to the police department. 5:57 p.m. - An officer filed a report on harassment. 8:06 p.m. - An officer helped a subject remove his property from a hotel room. 9:20 p.m. - A male subject was arrested for criminal trespass, theft of property, public intoxication and possession of a controlled substance after being caught trying to break into a woman’s car. 11:06 p.m. - A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a male subject for driving on a suspended license, no proof of insurance and two warrants. Nov. 21 10:33 a.m. - An officer informed a tree trimming crew that they had to have traffic control if blocking traffic. 12:10 p.m. - An officer took an information report on suspicious activity. 12:13 p.m. - An officer filed a report on vandalism. 12:46 p.m. - A caller said she had collected two small dogs running around Spring Street and advised that the information on their tags was out-of-state. Animal Control picked up the dogs and tried to locate the owner. 2:16 p.m. - An officer attempted to contact all parties involved in the selling of a vehicle to determine if it was theft or a civil matter. 5:28 p.m. - A male subject was brought to the police department for a test and was cited for driving on an expired license. See Dispatch, page 22
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The Soup Guy: Cup of Love Overflows for Hungry work is seasonal and the winters are cold. It’s a lot of work to put up his blue Three times a week, Chuck Jarrett tent on the street, set up the dining area makes five big pots of soup — ham and serve soup on Fridays, he said, but and corn chowder, black-eyed peas and it’s worth it. rice, beef noodle, chicken noodle, beef “We get bombarded with people who stew. On Mondays and Wednesdays, he are literally homeless,” he said. serves the soup to people who come to Jarrett, who works part time as a chef the Flint Street Food Bank. at Angler’s Grill, has lived in EureOn Fridays, Jarrett sets up a tent on ka for 36 years and been visiting here the street, either in Eureka, Berryville since the ‘70s. He and Pattie, who have or Green Forest, and ladles out hot soup been married 28 years, live in the vacato hungry people. He never has any tion home at Beaver Lake that belonged soup left over, and on Fridays, often to his family. With their children grown runs out in an hour. and gone, there is nothing to tie them “I feed 80 people a down, Jarrett said, so day,” he said. “I nevwhen Pattie suggest“I’m a Christian, and er go home with any ed the soup ministry, it’s my Christian duty to soup.” he thought “Ok.” Known as the Soup “I’m a Christian, take care of people.” Guy, Jarrett works and it’s my Christian – Chuck Jarrett six days a week fulduty to take care of filling his mission, people,” Jarrett said. which he calls A Cup Jarrett, who atof Love, to feed people who are hun- tends Soul Purpose, also collects and gry. It is something he and wife Pattie distributes coats, blankets, hats and Jarrett have never doubted he should do gloves, and gives out hygiene supplies, since she made the suggestion a year bottled water and Bibles as part of his and a half ago. ministry. A local knitting group that re“We knew it was from God because ceived a large donation of yarn is planeverything came together,” Jarrett said. ning to knit hats, scarves and mittens. “There were no hurdles. We got every- Recent donations include a $250 check thing we needed to do it.” from The Gay Business Guild of EureMaking 10 gallons of soup at a time ka Springs. costs between $50 and $80, Jarrett said, There’s also a donation box on the but he’s never had to lay out a penny counter at the Flint Street Food Bank, — so far, it’s always been covered by where Jarrett is waiting to offer a cup of donations. To go with the soup, Marie hot soup and a warm greeting. Howard brings a large pan of cornbread “I pray for people all day long,” Jarto Flint Street on food bank days. Jar- rett said. “I’m allowed to talk about Jerett knows people who come through sus when I’m here. We get to love on the door by name. They know him as people, hug on them and show them Chuck, or the Soup Guy. that people care.” “I get it all,” he said. Blankets, coats and winter outerMany of the people he serves are wear for adults and children are needfamilies with children who came to Eu- ed. Bring to the Flint Street Food Bank, reka because they heard there are jobs in the Little Chapel behind the Grand here and that you can camp out in the Central Hotel, or call Chuck Jarrett, woods, Jarrett said. The reality: The 479-363-4529, for pickup. By Jennifer Jackson
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Kim Stryker, left, and Ken Riley, center, present Chuck Jarrett with a check for $250 from the Gay Business Guild of Eureka Springs to support Jarrett’s ministry to feed the hungry.
Lance and Jayme Wildeman
want, more than anything, to become parents!
After having tried every way known to concieve, and the heartache and expenses the procedures incurred, as well as fostering, only to return the children, they are now asking for help to adopt so they can begin their “forever family”. If you are reading this and you are in any way inspired to contribute, the entire family will be eternally grateful! Help us to bless this young couple who have been a blessing to so many others. Lance and Jayme were MEANT to be parents! Funds are being accepted at gofundme.com/babyforjayme-lance or at an account at Cornerstone Bank.
Thank YOU!
PLEASE keep them in your prayers as they go through this journey!
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A proposal that calls for the prescribed burning of more than 17,500 acres in the Mark Twain National Forest in southwest Missouri has caught the attention of local environmental activists. The U.S. Forest Service’s Ava/Cassville/ Willow Springs Ranger District (ACWRD) on Nov. 18 published a legal notice in the Springfield News-Leader seeking public comments regarding what it describes as the “Butler Hollow Project.” The project’s goals, as described in a summary released by the ACWRD, include improving the health of the forest’s ecosystem and providing recreational opportunities. Another goal listed in the summary is to “use timber management, where appropriate, to restore or enhance degraded natural communities, sustain healthy and productive forests and reduce hazardous fuels. Provide timber and wood products to help support sustainable local industry and economic interests.” To accomplish those goals, the ACWRD proposes a variety of actions, including “a combination of commercial harvest, non-commercial treatments, prescribed fire and herbicide treatment of stumps.” The proposal calls for prescribed burning on approximately 17,517 acres, including 1,760 acres of private land. “Prescribed burning is essential to the maintenance of glade and open woodland
communities,” the summary states. Although all of the land affected by the proposal is located in Missouri, the summary acknowledges that project area land is drained by tributaries of the White River that are part of the Beaver Reservoir Watershed, which includes Beaver Lake in Arkansas as well as Table Rock Lake in Missouri. Beaver Lake, which is located in Benton, Carroll and Washington counties, is the source of drinking water for more than 400,000 Arkansans. Pat Costner of Eureka Springs, director of the Save The Ozarks organization, said she has several concerns about the proposal. Costner stressed, however, that Save The Ozarks does not have the resources to take a lead role in opposing the project. STO was formed in opposition to Southwest Electric Power Company’s proposal to run a high-voltage power line through Carroll County, and Costner said STO’s resources are devoted to that ongoing battle. Still, Costner said the Butler Hollow proposal is cause for concern. “They didn’t notify anyone in Arkansas,” she said. “Everything they’re doing affects the Beaver Lake Watershed. They’re asking for comments by Dec. 18, and they do not have an environmental assessment or even an environmental impact study. In my mind, that makes it impossible to make cogent, coherent comments.” Allen Weathersbee, National Environ-
mental Policy Act coordinator for ACWRD, said the Springfield newspaper is the ranger district’s “newspaper of record” for the required publication of legal notices. He also said the district acquired the names of adjacent landowners from the Benton County assessor’s office and notified more than 200 landowners of the proposal by mail. “We’ve done everything that we normally do and everything that we are legally required to do,” he said. Weathersbee sought to ease concerns about the proposed project’s impact on the Beaver watershed. “Beaver Lake at that portion of the watershed is upstream from the project area,” he said. Weathersbee said it was not unusual for the ACWRD to seek public comment on the proposal before releasing an environmental assessment or environmental impact study. “It’s very typical,” he said. “We haven’t gotten to that stage yet.” According to Weathersbee, federal law allows residents to state their objections to a proposal before a decision on the proposal is made. In this case, the decision will be made by District Ranger Joe Koloski. Weathersbee said that individuals who submit comments regarding the proposed project will have an additional 30 to 45 days to object to the project analysis and a draft decision. He said the draft decision won’t be released for several months.
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CAPC plans 2015 marketing campaign By Alana Cook Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotions Commission unveiled its 2015 marketing and media plan at a meeting Nov. 19. The plan touts marketing initiatives that include expanding the city’s tourism advertising reach not only in Northwest Arkansas, but statewide and throughout the Midwest and Mid-South. The plan also gives a rundown of CAPC’s advertising schedule in the coming year. CAPC Director Mike Maloney said that he will be presenting two budgets to the commission for its approval for 2015. One is static, using 2014 numbers, and the other projects a 5 percent increase in revenues. Maloney said the CAPC’s strategy will be to “reinforce ourselves in markets we already advertise to,” but also to pay attention to emerging markets. “It’s important to sell what we have,” he said. Print and television Maloney said that in 2015, CAPC will use the cooperative resources that the state provides to advertise side-by-side with the state in publications in larger markets such as Dallas and Memphis. “We will have a bigger presence in St. Louis and Kansas City,” he said. He said the state has increased its tourism budget to $16 million this year and, as part of its cooperative program, has “opened up some publications so we
can advertise with them, ”when the state runs ads, we can be right next to it to emphasize Eureka Springs.” Maloney said CAPC will have a broader reach in major publications such as D Magazine in the Dallas-Forth Worth metro area, which he says reaches more than 850,000 readers. “We are projecting 27 publications of which nine are new magazines such as St. Louis Magazine, Kansas City Magazine, and Southern Living,” he said. Maloney said that in 2015, CAPC will market to a broader cable TV audience in cities like Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Little Rock, Kansas City, Wichita and St. Louis. “The reach is Midwest and MidSouth,” he said. “Our objective is to buy as many gross rating points as possible to gain the largest reach.” Broader Internet reach Maloney said the results of a survey of local lodging properties to find out if they were interested in an updated online booking system, which could potentially save money for both the property owners and CAPC, were inconclusive because the response was low. “We sent out 159 surveys and of the 34 who answered, 17 said they already have a system in place,” he said. Questions in the survey included what kind of booking system the owners use, how well it works and whether lodging owners are interested in the systems CAPC is researching. Maloney said the
CAPC will publish the results and ask business owners again if CAPC should purchase an online booking system. The CAPC has evaluated three proposals from online booking companies. “Whether we follow through depends on the public,” Maloney said. What’s different for 2015? Maloney said CAPC’s 2015 budget cuts costs from 2014 by not outsourcing website management duties. In 2014, the CAPC hired a full-time publicist, Gina Drennon, who oversees local media initiatives, writes in-depth stories and develops website content. “In 2014, Internet costs were budgeted at $40,000 for work on the website,” Maloney said. “In 2015, we budgeted $1,000. In 2014, we came under budget $25,000 by taking it on ourselves. We didn’t feel the company’s performance was adequate so we severed our relationship. The benefits are cost savings and more updated help to maintain the more critical tools.” Drennon will continue to work closely with 121 Digital Marketing to distribute press releases and stories to more than 5,000 media outlets worldwide, Maloney said. Maloney said CAPC’s new marketing direction “is paying off.” With Drennon’s help, the CAPC hopes to increase the number of visitors to its website. “We are always trying to include the existing market, but reach Jackson,
Miss., and Dallas-Fort Worth where we know we have traffic,” Maloney said. He said CAPC is paying close attention to the demographics of visitors to the website through several means, one being Google Analytics. “In 2012, 25 percent of CAPC Internet traffic was mobile. Two years later, 50 percent is mobile,” he said. Maloney said that with Drennon’s help, the CAPC now can post to Facebook and other social media several times a day. “Social media has the same amount of hits as the website: We have 30,000 visits per month to EurekaSprings.org and 28,000 followers on Facebook. The figures jumped 33 percent in a year,” he said. Staycations, group travel, transit, and weddings Though CAPC is pressing forward with digital media initiatives, Maloney said CAPC still has its hands on the pulse of hot-button tourism topics that continue to be the focus of debate among citizens and city leaders alike. “We are working to push weekday business and are always grooming Sunday stayovers,” he said, citing this year’s “every day is a weekend in Eureka Springs” campaign as an example. Maloney said CAPC’s sales department pushes weekday conventions and meetings aggressively. “We would love to see buses pull in See CAPC, page 25
Circus ordinance withdrawn from council consideration By Alana Cook
Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
A proposed ordinance that would ban circuses featuring animals from performing in Eureka Springs is dead — for now. In a surprising twist of events, Alderman David Mitchell made a motion and Alderwoman Mickey Schneider seconded the motion to have the proposed ordinance removed from the agenda. The council then approved the motion to de-
late the proposal. In other business, council members asked City Attorney Tim Weaver to revise the city ordinance regarding CAPC members’ residence so that any member of the City Advertising and Promotions Commission can live outside Eureka Springs, as long as they reside within Carroll County and work in the tourism industry — with the exception of the atlarge seat on the commission. Laura Coker, a citizen who is opposed
to water fluoridation, asked the council to request help from the ACLU to fight the state’s legislation on water fluoridation. Alderman James DeVito said the council passed a resolution opposing fluoridation several months ago and that Coker needs to craft a new resolution so the council has something to look at. “With all due respect, you have told us nothing new tonight,” DeVito said. Coker stood her ground.
“I will simply stipulate that I will gather some fellow citizens and we will file an independent lawsuit because we need to hurry,” she said. “I’m offering the city the opportunity to request the assistance of the ACLU or any other appropriate legal agency to file for an injunction and to help fight the cause, which is that it is not lawful for the legislature to prescribe medication on a mass-imposed basis.” The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8.
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Williams retires from ESFD been seeing injured children. “I had to give CPR to an 18 month-old,” After five years of leading the Eureka he said. Springs Fire Department, Fire Chief Rhys Williams said that it can be emotionally Williams will retire this Friday. exhausting working with victims’ families. Williams, 55, has worked as a firefighter “It’s a difficult time for both parties,” he and emergency responder for more than 30 said. “We also feel their pain and stress.” years. He began his career as a volunteer Williams said he is grateful for a firefighter for the Eureka Springs Fire De- hard-working emergency response team. partment in 1984 and in 1986, he became a “I would like to thank people in the comfull-time firefighter with the ESFD. He left munity and my emergency responders for the ESFD in 2002 to work for the Holiday their support the past five years allowing Island Fire Department me to be fire chief,” he and in 2009, he was said. “I will be back to hired as chief of the visit since Eureka has “I would like to thank peoESFD, where he overbeen my home for the sees 13 full-time and ple in the community and my past 39 years.” emergency responders for 25 volunteer emergenWilliams’ staff said cy responders. they will miss him. their support the past five “It was time to hang years allowing me to be fire “The chief is a great my hat up, start a new guy that looks after chief. “I will be back to visit us and stays calm,” chapter in my life and explore different avesince Eureka has been my firefighter and paranues,” Williams said. home for the past 39 years.” medic Darrell Backs Williams, a father of said. “He has a great – Rhys Williams four and grandfather of amount of knowledge five, said he and wife and has done well imAnita plan to move proving things around to south central Florida at the end of next here like spearheading the effort to get a month where they will spend their days new fire station built out on Route 29.” fishing and having fun with family. “Most chiefs aren’t the type to just In 2012, the ESFD received the Arkan- show up and lend support without feeling sas Fire/EMS Service of the Year award. the need to jump in and take over,” ESFD “It was a special moment,” Williams public information officer Randy Ates said. said. “We are fortunate to have the service “But, many a busy weekend evening or we have here thanks to the hard work of middle of the night, Rhys will suddenly personnel, paid and volunteer. They are the show up out of nowhere. He grins and backbone of our department.” says, ‘I’m here if you boys need anyWilliams said he is proud to have served thing.’ ” the citizens of Eureka Springs and of his “He’s going to be missed. I’ve known accomplishments. him for many years. He’s been a good “Being chief gave me the opportunity to friend and boss,” ESFD Treasurer and work with the public,” he said. “I started the Volunteer Captain Vance Marvin said. first emergency responder conference held Captain Billy Summers will be the annually at the convention center, which interim replacement for Williams in Dehelps bring revenue to Eureka Springs.” cember. Mayor-Elect Butch Berry will Williams said his most difficult moments appoint a permanent replacement after working as an emergency responder have he takes office on Jan. 1. By Alana Cook
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Eureka Springs Fire Chief Rhys Williams will retire Friday. He has been a firefighter and emergency responder for more than 30 years, and has served as chief in Eureka since 2009.
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By Alana Cook
America, and the meaning of liberty
ast week, President Obama announced a much-anticipated series of executive actions intended to “crack down on illegal immigration at the border, prioritize deporting felons but not families, and require certain undocumented immigrants to pass a criminal background check and pay taxes so they can remain in the U.S. temporarily without fear of deportation.” The next day, Laura Ponce called me to make plans to drop off forensic evidence in the case of her daughter, 22-year-old Laura Aceves, who was murdered on New Year’s Eve 2012 by her ex-boyfriend and father of her child, then 18-year-old Victor Acuna-Sanchez. Ponce is a crusader for justice, not only for her daughter, but for others in Eureka Springs and Carroll County who have fallen through the cracks. That crusade includes fighting for domestic violence victims who fly under the radar because they are in this country illegally and afraid to get help. Over the summer, and up until Acuna-Sanchez pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Oct. 6, I spent countless hours getting to know Ponce, her family, friends and most of the players in the case, including Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney Tony Rogers, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Devon Goodman and some of the judges who presided over the case. I heard from many in the community who expressed concern, outrage and regret over Aceves’ untimely death. The consensus from many of you in Carroll County was that yes, this was a tragic case of a hardworking mother struggling to give her daughters a better life. But, I found it was also a case that echoed the much larger problem of immigration in the U.S. That hit home for me when during an emotional interview, Ponce’s words poured through the phone and washed over me like a cold shower on a hard winter morning, when the hot water has been turned off because the bill cannot be paid: “I thought this was different than Mexico.” When covering Congress early last summer, I sat through countless hearings and rallies by people who vehemently opposed “amnesty” for immigrants residing illegally in the U.S. I heard Congressional Oversight
Committee members press Homeland Security Director Jeh Johnson on why cartel members were allegedly being allowed to cross the southern border into Texas. I covered rallies where hard-working Americans held flags and shed tears because they feared what America would look like if “amnesty” was passed into law. I heard compassionate pleas from Democrats who said, “Let the children stay” when children as young as 5 poured into the U.S. from Central and South America — fleeing widespread drug-and-gang violence for thousands of miles atop trains they called “the Beast” — while Republicans countered saying, “Send them back.” But, Ponce’s words clenched my soul, much like the stories of those children holding on tight to the Beast train bound for somewhere besides their own hell: “I thought this was different from Mexico…” Indeed, I too thought “this” was different from Mexico. “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free…” I then realized that maybe those words were put on the pedestal of Lady Liberty because immigration is not just a policy issue, but rather the bedrock on which liberty — and this country —stands. Though Americans may not agree on Obama’s executive actions, and the best way to remedy immigration issues, I believe that it’s beyond time for the system to stop failing those it serves and for those people, a group that includes millions of illegal immigrants, to emerge from the shadows and become legitimate, accepted citizens of this great nation, provided they do not have criminal records. I challenge any American whose lineage comes from other nations to “throw the first stone”, as Jesus so adamantly put it when he bent down and drew a line in the sand, while calling people on their hypocrisy. Let the immigrant children who braved thousands of miles in the heat and those immigrant adults already here contributing to the economy of this great nation sit at the table and break bread with the rest of us. After all, it is Thanksgiving. And, this is America.
Citizens of the Week
This week we want to do something a little different with the Citizens of the Week. We are placing this honor on all of the residents of Eureka Springs. This is the time to give thanks. The people are what make this such a warm and inviting town. The variety of events here is why so many people gravitate toward and fall in love with this community. There is never a shortage of something to do here. We want to show our gratitude for making it a “hometown,” no matter where someone has started out in life. It’s a privilege and an honor to be among the citizens of this enchanting town. We are truly blessed with many reasons to be thankful.
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CAPC chairman responds Lorri Dinger “Mrs. D.”
“We plan to have our Thanksgiving at home this year, here in Eureka Springs.”
Todd Allen
“Blackie’s Backyard Guy”
“We’re spending Thanksgiving here in Eureka Springs.”
Moriah Sanchez
Ivy McBride “Ivory”
“Birthday Girl”
“I’m staying home in Eureka, with my family.”
Robert Blackthorn
Ryan Van Breeman
“I’m going to Bentonville, Ark. to spend it with my BIG Sanchez family!”
“Crystal Whisperer”
“Fix-it Dude”
“I’m actually from Rogers, so I’m “I’m having a small house party spending Thankswith friends, at my giving in Rogers.” home here.”
Citizen Survey
EDITOR: This is in response to George Macy’s recent letter. Regarding the 8.2% drop in revenue in September, it comes after 9.1% and 12.7% increases the prior two months and an 18% increase we had in March. Cherry-picking one low month is not a fair way to judge the CAPC. Macy claimed I am a relative newcomer and have no vested interest here. I have been visiting Eureka Springs since 1969. My wife and I have visited regularly since we spent our first Christmas together here in 1982, and moved here in 2007. We own The Rosalie Tour and Wedding Home, and offer tours and weddings by advance appointment. I am also on the board of Turpentine Creek, one of the area’s largest attractions. We have volunteered there since 1999, helping with their website and promotional and fundraising events long before we moved here. Macy claimed Mike Maloney and I do not have the talent to promote Eureka Springs. In fact, I have decades of marketing experience, including work for a Fortune 50 company. Maloney has decades of advertising experience. Regarding Maloney’s salary, he was hired under
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a significantly lower salary based on the CAPC’s offer to compensate it with a significant bonus based on increased revenue. That agreement, made prior to my joining the CAPC, legally obligated the CAPC to pay the bonus. The commission then eliminated the bonus plan, and adjusted Maloney’s base salary to his predecessor’s, who had an average annual increase of 0.4%. Maloney had just posted a 9% increase, far above several other regional tourism destinations. I don’t “spin”. I cite facts to counter erroneous and misleading statements like the Citizen’s front page headlines that incorrectly claimed tourist visits were down by 16% last year, or the recent letter that incorrectly claimed a local business had closed, giving the keys back to a bank. Instead, tourist visits were up last year for the first time in years, and the business is open and doesn’t owe any banker. While I have a positive viewpoint on all things Eureka Springs, I don’t make false statements and I don’t twist facts. People’s reputations and livelihoods are at stake. Since the CAPC wasn’t allowed input on your recent tourism articles, I’d like to address the issue of the CAPC merging with the Chamber of Commerce. Chamber leaders have said they have no desire to merge with the CAPC. More importantly, while at one time it might have been legal, it is no longer
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What, if anything, should the CAPC do to help bring more tourism dollars to Eureka Springs? m Do more out-of-town and out-of-state advertising: 18.1% (19 votes) m Do more market research: 4.8% (5 votes) m Stick with the current approach: 74.3% (78 votes) m Something else: 2.9% (3 votes) Go to www.lovelycitizen.com and weigh in. Vote by Wednesday 9 a.m.
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Eureka Springs cross country coach Kathy Manus presented several of her award-winning runners to the Eureka Springs School Board at its regular meeting Thursday evening. From left are Manus, Wyatt Palvesak, Rachel Adams, Heidi Kirk, Nicole Morrison, Nathan Andress and Matthew McClung.
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Back Our Kids coordinator Kathy Remenar, center, and Flint Street Food Bank board member Ben Helmer, left, present senior high school student Justin Gall for recognition to the school board for his part in the Back Our Kids program.
ES school board congratulates students By Kathryn Lucariello
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EUREKA SPRINGS – Several students were presented to the Eureka Springs School Board at its regular meeting Nov. 20 for recognition for their achievements. Members of the cross-country team were presented by coach Kathy Manus for their performance in the state Class 2A meet at Hot Springs and also at the district meet. At state the boys’ team finished fifth, the girls’ team took third and Nathan Andress won the individual competition. High school principal Kathryn Lavender noted that Andress won the competition while running with a broken arm. “As he crossed the finish line, he was so far ahead of everyone, and it just didn’t seem to faze him at all,” she said. She also praised the students for their behavior while in Hot Springs, saying several business owners noted the students
were the best-behaved they had ever seen. Also presented for congratulations by the board was student Justin Gall for his art contributions to the Back Our Kids program. The program provides backpacks with food and other items to students who need them to take home over the weekend and at other times. Gall and fellow senior Terra Hennington, who could not be at the meeting, are art majors who submitted art work for a recent benefit gala that raised $25,000 for this program, with these two students’ work selling for $1,000. Both students received community service awards. “With part of that money we’ve extended the program to include personal hygiene items to help the kids,” said program volunteer Kathy Remenar. “and also, to initiate what we’re hoping will work really well is a program to help students learn the importance of community
service, not just for the resume ... but for the personal plus that volunteering brings to their lives, helping someone else.” She said both students are “wonderful kids and both incredibly talented” and noted that Gall intends to become an art teacher. The board approved one-time bonus requests of $1,000 each for licensed and classified staff members. During the principals’ reports, Lavender said junior Sarah Andress had won a full-ride Worley scholarship to the University of Arkansas, selected out of students across the state who had applied, and Wade Carter was a Questbridge scholarship finalist, which would get him into a top school such as Yale or Columbia. She said 40 percent of the high school class has received college acceptance letters, 92 percent are going to college and 6 percent plan to enter the military.
The board heard fellow member Chris McClung, who is the chairman of the Carroll County Community Foundation, announce $500 Science Initiative grant awards to three middle school teachers for science instruction materials from the Arkansas Community Foundation. The three, Berry Griffin, Peggy Jones-Poe and Sharon Wesley, were among 285 teachers who received such grants throughout the state. The $107,000 endowment was provided by the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation. In other business, the board returned from executive session to take the following actions: • Accepted the resignation of custodian Terry Mattox. • Approved an additional duty stipend for mentoring to Donna Kesner. • Approved the hire of aide Jessica Quintana and custodian John McBryde.
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Campbell-Green is Student of the Month
Corinna Campbell-Green, daughter of Pamela Campbell, has been selected as the Eureka Springs Rotary Student of the Month for October 2014. Corinna is a sophomore at Eureka Springs High School. She has maintained a 4.0 GPA during her freshman and sophomore years and has received academic pins each year in every subject. Corinna is the president of the Community Service Branch of Rachel’s Challenge, a national non-profit organization named after Rachel Joy Scott, the first victim of the Columbine school tragedy. Rachel’s Challenge strives to promote a safe, learning environment in every school and to awaken the learner in each student. Corinna works with the Eureka Springs Downtown Network through Future Business Leaders of America to help bring more business to local shops. She is also a member of the Eureka Springs Rotary Interact and has recently helped with the Scout Food Drive. Corinna’s hobbies are basketball, soccer, track, volleyball, student council, Quiz Bowl and Rachel’s Challenge. She has been named most improved in basketball, most motivated and hardest working in track. She has received a leadership award in cross country and the Highlander Award. Corinna’s other items of interest are
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Helping hands
Photo by Alana Cook
Eureka Springs High School shop class instructor Jason Hill and high school senior Paytan Myers unload donated items at Flint Street Fellowship as part of the annual Fill the Limo fundraiser. In 2013, Flint Street distributed food to 4,300 individuals and families.
Garden of the Season music, film and literature. In addition to all of her academic, community service and sports achievements, she works at Cafe Amore. Corinna is hoping to complete her high school studies in three years so she can get a head start on her college education.
Eureka Springs school track limited to daytime use The Eureka Springs school track behind the elementary is being renovated and will be open for daytime use only until early January. “Last week, King Electric came in to remove most of the old lighting poles.
Currently, we are limiting the track to daytime use. The new steel poles are in manufacturing now. After that, we will have to schedule a time to install them which may be Jan. 1,” Eureka Springs School District Facilities Director Mike Dwyer said.
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From left: Anita and Ernie Spearman, Caroline Martindale, Beverly Dowland, Iris Wheat and Annie Stricherz
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Looking UP: Mural makeover proposed for North Main staircase By Jennifer Jackson
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An art gallery owner, an artist and art students at Eureka Springs High School are coming together to change the face of North Main. Launched last week, The UP Project is a collaboration to paint a mural on the concrete stairs that connect North Main and Center Street. It was the idea of artist Steve Vorbeck, who has seen similar transformations of city staircases all over the world. “He lit the fire,” said gallery owner Raven Derge. Vorbeck specializes in geometric abstract art. Derge owns Norberta Philbrook Gallery, on North Main near the staircase. She is heading up the project, which has received a unanimous go-ahead from the city council and the Eureka Springs Historic District Commission, Derge said. The concept: to paint the front risers of the concrete steps in a way that creates a picture that will be visible to people looking up the steps, not down. “It could be a sky at the top with a waterfall and fish going up,” Derge said.
Students in the Eureka Springs High School Art Club have been asked to submit mural designs, which they will be working on over winter break. Design and theme ideas will also be accepted from the public. To be considered, submissions must be sent to TheUpProject2015@ gmail.com before Jan. 5, 2015. The Arts Council of Eureka Springs will help pick the design, Derge said. “The students are very excited about it,” Derge said. Derge and Vorbeck launched a fundraising campaign last week on a crowd-funding page, The UP Project Fundrazr Campaign, and have raised almost a quarter of the $1,500 goal, which will be used to offset the cost of materials and maintenance. They are also asking people to like and follow The UP Project on Facebook, where volunteer opportunities will be posted at the beginning of next year. The goal: to raise the funds in the next two months and complete the mural in time for the 2015 May Festival of the Arts, Photo by Jennifer Jackson Derge said. Steve (Yip) Vorbeck, left, and Raven Derge have launched The UP Once the first mural is completed, they plan to Project to transform the concrete staircase connecting North Main take on other staircases, Vorbeck said. and Center into a work of art.
CBWD to hold public hearing on project bonds By: Kathryn Lucariello
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The Carroll-Boone Water District is planning a public hearing at 11 a.m. Dec. 3 on its parallel waterline project in the jury room of the Eastern District Courthouse in Berryville.
The water district is issuing $10 million in bonds, both to refund a series 1998 bonds and to provide funds to construct a parallel waterline to the existing waterline as part of Phase I of its Sept. 2013 master plan. The first phase of the project involves:
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After the 11 a.m. hearing the board will convene a special meeting at 1:30 p.m. to vote on issuing the bonds. That meeting will be at the Freeman-Raney Water Treatment Plant at 11510 Hwy. 187 in Eureka Springs and will also be open to the public.
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The House on Ridgeway Street: Holiday Home has Spirit of Christmas Past
By Jennifer Jackson
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In 1953, Ruth Klosterman moved to Eureka Springs and bought a house on Ridgeway Street. A widow, Ruth had been born in Germany and emigrated to the United States in 1906, when she was 16. Arriving in Eureka from Chicago, Ruth gave piano lessons in her home and supported the library and the arts. According to records, Ruth passed away at the age of 90 on July 17, 1980, after a short stay at the Eureka Springs Hospital. She was cremated, but according to the house’s current occupants, her spirit may live on in the house. The house on Ridgeway Street is one of 10 stops on this year’s Christmas Tour of Homes, which also includes the Rosalie House on Spring and Victorian-era houses on the upper historic loop. All will be decorated for the holidays. All will have docents in costume offering a history of the house and its former occupants, most of whom have moved on — with one exception. “I believe that the ghost on the second floor is Ruth Klosterman, because she was very musical, and the ghost plays music and turns lights on and off,” said Suzanne Williams, a local historian. Williams researched the history of the house, which is now the residence of Penny Pemberton and Angie Miller. Pemberton, who owns Pemberton Painting, has spent 10 years restoring the house, built in 1903, the last seven with Miller’s help. Since they’ve lived in the house, the couple has become aware of unusual activity in one of the upstairs’ rooms. What happens: Something, or someone, keeps turning the lights on in the room, which holds exercise equipment. Miller said they have had to remove all the lamps in the room except one, because the bulbs burn out, and they keep that bulb unscrewed in it. She’s also given up hanging pictures on the wall to the left of the front window. “Everything ends up on the floor,”
Angela Miller and Penny Pemberton are comfortable living with the spirit of a past resident, whose image they have seen reflected in the mirror of the armoire.
For the Dec. 6 Christmas Tour of Homes, the house on Ridgeway Street has been decorated by Angela Miller, who ran the Christmas stores in Eureka for 13 years. The nine Christmas trees in the 1903 house include this peacock tree in the entry hall.
Miller said. One night, Miller woke up to see someone standing at the end of the bed, the image reflected in the mirror of the armoire. The figure walked out of the bedroom and up the stairs. Getting up, Pemberton saw a white apparition at the top of stairs. Her impression was that the ghost was a woman, Pemberton said, who they have been calling Rae. “We’ll have to start calling her Ruth instead of Rae,” Miller said. The exercise room has a bed for extra guests. Recently, a guest sleeping there gave up and went downstairs to sleep on a sofa. Pemberton and Miller also hear music at night, faint but loud enough to pick out the genre, big band jazz and swing. The music sounds kind of scratchy, Pemberton said. “It sounds like it’s being played on an old phonograph,” Pemberton said. Is Ruth the spirit who lives on in the house? The original owner, according
removing carpeting and linoleum and refinishing the hardwood floors. Miller redecorated the house and for the Christmas Homes Tour has put up holiday decorations in every room, including nine Christmas trees. Pemberton’s sister, Polly Leimburg, has made Christmas quilts for every bed. All of the downstairs rooms and three of the four upstairs bedrooms, including the haunted room, will be open to visitors the night of the Homes Tour. The 32nd Annual Eureka Springs Christmas Tour of Homes will be held from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. Advance sale tickets are $15 and are available at the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce and Eureka Springs Historical Museum. If not sold out, tickets will be $20 on the day of the tour. St. James Episcopal Church, 34 Prospect Ave., is the hospitality center for the tour. For more information, go the Eureka Springs Preservation Society website or Facebook page.
Photos by Jennifer Jackson
to Williams’ research, was Montrose W. Clare, a physician. He and spouse Paula Clare moved to Eureka in 1903 with their two daughters, Minnie and Floy Marjorie, and a son, Montrose Jr. Floy Marjorie died at age 7 on Dec. 2, 1907, and is buried in the Eureka Springs cemetery. In 1910, the Clares sold the house and moved to California. The second owner, Stephen Diehl, lived in the house from 1910 to 1950. Diehl was the owner/editor of the Eureka Springs Flashlight newspaper, then the Daily Times Echo. He and wife Hannah Diehl had two sons, Webster and Donald. The Diehls moved to Singleton Street. Two years later, Hannah died and was buried in the Eureka Springs cemetery. Klosterman was the third owner of the house, which changed hands four times in the 20 years after her death in 1980. The house had been empty for six months when Pemberton bought it in the fall of 2004. Pemberton restored the interior,
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Raising the Red Tent: Women Break Ground for Retreat Space
By Jennifer Jackson
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Last winter, Rebekah Clark learned about the Red Tent women’s movement online from a former teacher. Wanting to start a Red Tent group in Eureka, she called Lorna Trigg at Fire Om Earth Retreat Center. “As soon as I called Lorna, it was a done deal,” Clark said. Clark and Trigg held the first meeting in April at Fire Om, which is on Mill Hollow Road. At that meeting, someone donated a yurt, Clark said. At the second meeting, someone came up with the idea of holding a yard sale on War Eagle weekend. The sale raised $2,300 toward the building of a platform for the yurt. “We’re just a few months into it, and here we are,” Clark said. “Here” is the hilllside above the creek at Fire Om, where the women gathered Sunday for a ground-breaking ceremony for the yurt platform. Donated by Marcie Brewster of Wildfire Farm, the yurt will be used as a personal retreat center where women who need a private space can go for renewal, whether for a few hours or overnight. “We’re creating it as we go,” Trigg said. “There is no one particular way.” The Red Tent movement has roots in the native American tradition of women going to a moon lodge on the new moon for rest, renewal and visioning. It is named for the 1997 Anita Diamant novel about a female biblical character. By raising a Red Tent in Eureka Springs, the women seek to raise up women in the community and build a space where women of all ages and in all stages of life are honored and supported. “Tent” is a general term for the retreat space, Clark said. “When we started visioning, what we saw was a yurt,” Clark said, “and it came. We wouldn’t have been able to use a tent year-round.” The wood-sided yurt that Brewster is donating is currently on Wildfire Farm in south Carroll County. The Red
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Rebekah Clark, right, leads singing at the beginning of the ground-breaking ceremony Sunday for the Red Tent yurt platform.
Tent women are planning to hold another fundraiser this winter to raise money to have the yurt moved to Eureka Springs. With the sponsorship of Becky Gillette, two platforms already have been built in the Red Tent area at Fire Om, using dead cedar cut and milled on the property. The plan is to have the yurt, which is 18 feet in diameter, connect to the open platforms, Trigg said. Construction of the new platform, 23 feet in diameter, is expected to start this week. Last Sunday, the women
blessed the earth and the place where the 13 support poles will go. Sunday’s blessing ceremony drew 15 women, including Maggie Claborn, who drove from Elizabeth, Ark., east of Mountain Home, and Julie Murray, who came from Yellville. The women hope to have the yurt in place by next spring for the annual Women Be Wise Day at Fire Om. For more information, about Red Tent gatherings, go to the Red Tent Sisters of Eureka Springs Facebook page.
Transit system offers Christmas Parade transportation The Eureka Springs Transit System and the City of Eureka Springs will be providing transportation to and from this year’s Christmas Parade on Dec. 5. This special service will run from 4 p.m. to just before 6 p.m. and for about an hour after the pa-
rade. Fare will be one non-perishable food item each way per person or two food items for a round trip per person. ($2 per boarding per person without a food item.) All food items will be split between the
Flint Street Food Bank and the Wildflowers Food Bank. Pickup points will be the Planer Hill Park & Ride, the Transit & Welcome Center, the old high school, Village at Pine Mountain parking lot and trolley stops
between those lots and the Downtown Depot. Anyone wishing to donate and get their tickets early can do so at the Transit & Welcome Center, 137 W Van Buren, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm.
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Calendar of Events By Appointment: A Christmas Carol Auditions
Auditions for a staged reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol will be held soon. There will be six performances taking place in mid- to late December. For further information and to book an appointment to audition, email kscales@ix.netcom.com.
By Appointment: ‘The Eight: Reindeer Monologues’ Auditions
Joe Watts is looking to cast two characters for the play “The Eight: Reindeer Monologues,” a wild and wacky comedy with eight reindeer dishing about the real Santa. It is risque and not for children. Watts is hoping to cast Cupid, a male in his 20s or 30s, and Vixen, a female in her 20s or 30s. If you know of anyone that might be right for the role or if you’d like to audition, contact Joe at joeleewatts@att.net or 479981-2881.
Now to Dec. 24: Holiday Pie Food Drive
Loaves & Fishes Food Bank will be collecting holiday pies for needy Carroll County families through Dec. 24. Pies must be store-bought and sealed in the package or frozen. Homemade pies cannot be accepted because of health department regulations. Drop off donated pies from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Loaves & Fishes, located at 301 Bunch Springs Road. The food bank is also accepting deer meat donations, which must be processed by a health department-approved facility.
Nov. 27: 41st Annual Community Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner
The 41st Annual Community Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Church at 17 Elk Street. Doors open at 1 p.m. and turkeys have been donated by the Eureka Market and Hart’s Family Center. Diners are requested to bring a place setting, beverage and food to share. For more information, call Oakleaf at 479-253-2582.
Nov. 27: Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Community Thanksgiving dinner will be held between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nov. 27 in the ECHO dining room. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge. Dinner is provided by Flint Street Fellowship. Call 253-4945 if you would like to volunteer to help.
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Nov. 28: Ozarks Chorale and Santa
Santa will arrive at Basin Spring Park 5 p.m. Nov. 28, and the Ozarks Chorale will be performing at the park from 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. Goodie bags will be given out to the children visiting Santa.
Nov: 29 - Dec. 20: Saturday Used Book Sales
The Friends of the Carnegie Public Library will be hosting used book sales from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays until Christmas. Visit the library annex at 192A Spring Street in Eureka Springs to find affordable gifts starting at 25 cents. For more information, contact the library at 479-253-8754 or info@eurekalibrary.org.
Nov. 30: Tabla Performance
The Eureka Unitarian Universalist Church will host Josh Massad for a special concert at 6 p.m., Nov. 30 at 17 Elk Street. Massad, a third generation classically trained tabla and percussion professional, will be joined by two back-up musicians playing Indian stringed instruments.
Dec. 1: Holiday Island Community Blood Drive
The Holiday Island Community Blood drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Elks Lodge #1042, located at 4 Park Cliff Drive in the Holiday Island Shopping Center. There will be a free cholesterol screening for all donors.
Dec. 2: Fluoride Meeting
The Eureka Unitarian Universalist Church will host a meeting on fluoride 6:30 p.m. Dec. 2.
Dec. 4: 48th Annual Silver Tea
The women of St. James’ Episcopal Church will host the 48th annual silver tea from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the historic Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs. The event is a fundraiser for Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. Admission is by donation. For more information, call the church at 479-253-8610.
Dec. 5: Holiday Open House
Along with sponsoring the Eureka Springs Christmas Parade this year, Arvest Bank in Eureka Springs will host a holiday open house with the Christmas Parade Grand Marshall, Miss Arkansas 2014 Ashton Campbell, from 3 to 4 p.m. Dec. 5.
Dec. 6: Impact
Antioch Global Ministries will present Impact at 1 p.m. Dec. 6 at Airway Church on Carroll County Airport Rd. 380. Special praise and worship, along with guest singers, will be at 5 p.m. Nomie Mill, from Branson, Mo., is the featured speaker. For more information, contact Craig Mills at 417230-7211. See Calendar, page 25
Dec. 1: Metafizzies Meeting
The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) will meet 7 p.m. Dec. 1 to discuss a videon on Ram Dass, the former Dr. Richard Alpert who converted from LSD to yoga after meeting his guru in India.
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Dec. 2: Eureka Springs Hospital Guild Christmas Lunch
The Hospital Guild will host a Christmas lunch noon Dec. 2 at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. At the lunch, the 2015 Guild officers will be installed, Dr. John House will be introduced to attendees, a meal will be served and Eureka Springs middle and high school music students will provide entertainment. Lunch tickets are $10 each. Reservations must be confirmed by Friday, Nov. 28. For more information or to reserve lunch, contact Margo Schoenhofer at 479253-9882 or Mary Dolce at 479-253-4939.
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allowed by state law. The CAPC is specifically prohibited from entering into contracts with the Chamber other than for “actual services that are connected to tourism events or conventions.” It also specifically prohibits the CAPC from subsidizing the Chamber. A thorough review of the 1990’s shows a less rosy picture than some recall. After years of revenue growth fueled partially by the Branson boom and increases in tax rates, tourism in Eureka Springs started to struggle. 1991 saw Eureka’s first decline, -16.5%. It was so bad several businesses were unable to pay their taxes. The CAPC then got a windfall as back taxes were paid over the next couple of years. Those “record years” some brag about were actually “windfall years”. The windfall didn’t last. By 1996, the four year average was a negative -0.3% before inflation. Accordingly, changes were made. The Chamber and CAPC were split, and other ad agencies were tried. Tourism had a rebound. By 2000, the average was up 4.34%. Then Eureka Springs tourism was flattened by 2001’s terrorism attacks, a collapse of real estate and stock markets and a deep recession. The decade ended with just 0.003% (3/1000 of a percent) ten-year average growth despite adding the taxing of attractions in 2001, adding ad agencies back into the mix, and the change to taxing lodging, food and beverages at 3% in 2007. The CAPC hasn’t been in a downward spiral since Mike joined the CAPC. Instead, we have had increases every year, an overall 3.9% average, the best three-year average since 2000. We set revenue records in 2012 and 2013, and are on pace to do so again in 2014. In comparison, Branson’s three year average is a decline of -1.62%. Arkansas’s three-year average is 3.6%, less than ours. That is not to say Eureka Springs didn’t have a decline. The CAPC’s first 10 years growth averaged 34% a year.
The next ten was down to 16%, the next ten down to 1.7%. By 2010, the ten-year average was 0.003% (3/1000%), true ‘stasis’. We have worked hard to reverse that trend. Many of the things people say we need to do are being done. If you attend our meetings, you will find we are also always open to constructive ideas on how to do better. The CAPC spends more on advertising and less on operations and events than when I joined. Over half our budget goes to actual advertising. We use an award-winning ad agency and take advantage of the state’s coop ad opportunities. We use market research and surveys. We are working with the Mayor, Mayor-Elect, the Chamber’s leaders and others to bring more tourists and new businesses to Eureka Springs. Charles Ragsdell Chairman, ESCAPC History of Eureka Springs Tourism Tax 1972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *$15,420 1973 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,590 1974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,509 1975 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,978 1976 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42,927 1977 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . **$100,688 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $127,218 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $134,174 1980 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $152,831 1981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $204,646 1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $224,888 1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $281,922 1984 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $285,501 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $377,045 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ***$455,500 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $487,245 1988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $570,438 1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $643,561 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $688,998 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $575,106 1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $917,906 1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $907,805 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $909,218 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $921,214 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $906,905 1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $948,124 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $995,706 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,055,079 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,074,552 2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ****$1,090,900 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,091,000
2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,109,300 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,075,146 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,035,940 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,056,751 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . *****$1,057,348 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,066,833 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,080,840 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,072,993 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,089,753 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,194,778 *Tax was 1% on lodging and restaurants ** Tax increased to 2% *** Tax was added to gift shops **** Tax added to attractions ***** Tax changed to 3% on lodging and restaurants only
‘Thanks’ from Flint Street Fellowship We, at Flint Street Fellowship food pantry and lunchroom, have so much to be thankful for. God has worked mightily through the folks in this area to help our needier friends through their more difficult time of the year. Recently, the Scouts’ food drive and the Pied Piper’s “Fill the Limo” fundraiser were wonderful successes and are helping our friends to have more cheerful holidays. We are grateful to the organizers and workers of these two events and to all the folks who donated food and money to this food ministry through them. We want to also express our appreciation to the restaurants who donated platters of amazing dishes to the Pied Piper’s event. They were delicious! It is also on our hearts to thank all the individuals and groups who have given throughout the year so others may have enough to eat. You are all a great blessing to our community and we pray God richly blesses each one of you. Sincerely, Pat Kasner
Citizens stand against fluoride EDITOR: There has been so much conversation over the years about fluoride, and the evidence is overwhelming about the dangers of ingesting fluoride. Not only is the dosage difficult to regulate, but more
and more cities and states are taking fluoride out of the water when learning of the dangerous health effects of fluoride additives in our water. The Fluoride Action Network has many facts available to us on the Internet. So much more is being researched and printed, and the fact that the government continues to pass laws saying that we need fluoride shows their lack of updated information. There are many citizens in this community who understand the dangers of fluoride in our water and are insistent in wanting the facts known to the public. Surely we are finally realizing that fluoride when ingested is harmful and we insist that we not be made to ingest these harmful toxins against our will. I know that more and more people understand the abundant facts against fluoride and are speaking out. I am grateful to everyone is involved in getting the laws changed to protect all of us. We live in a community of clean water and it is important that we keep it clean. There will be a public meeting at the Unitarian Church 6:30 Tuesday, Dec. 2. I really hope all of you will come to the meeting and give us your comments and suggestions. We need to make changes before the first of the year, or we will have a real possibility of fluoride in our drinking water throughout this area. Please come, be involved, and lend support. It is important that people speak our. It is important that we take control of our public drinking water and not allow fluoride to be put into it. Please participate as concerned citizens of this community. Jasmine Stanley
‘House’ Calls
EDITOR: I just wanted to share a story about the new doctor in Eureka Springs Dr. John House at WRFC. While visiting with a surgeon friend of mine in Springfield, Missouri I asked him if he wanted to see where last week I had a marble sized hard thing surgically removed from my back. He said “Sure” and then commented “looks like the work of an experienced plastic surgeon, who’d you use?” I asked him why do you say that See Forum, page 26
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Chamber honors award recipients
EUREKA SPRINGS — The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce held its 2014 membership meeting and awards banquet Nov. 18 at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. Honorees at the event were: • Hospitality Person of the Year: Jack Moyer, vice president of the 1886 Crescent Hotel and 1905 Basin Park Hotel; • Artist of the Year: Sandy Martin, president and CEO of ProComm; • Civil Service Award: Police Chief Earl Hyatt and Fire Chief Rhys Williams;
• Woman of the Year: Fatima Treuer, owner of The Pied Piper Pub and Inn and the Cathouse Lounge; • Man of the Year: LeRoy Gorrell, Community First Bank appraisal services director; • Business of the Year: Hart’s Family Center; • Chamber Board of Directors Special Recognition Award: Eureka Christian Health Outreach • Lifetime Spirit Award (posthumously): Eugene Gustin (accepted by Rex Gustin)
ESMS Honor Roll
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Eureka Springs Middle School recently announced its first-quarter honor roll. Top photo is fifth- and sixth-grade honor roll. Bottom photo is seventh and eighth grade.
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Don M Mackie,
Dec. 12, 1933 - Nov. 21, 2014
Our family mourns the loss and rejoices in the knowledge that Don M Mackie went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 21, 2014 after a long and courageous struggle. He was born in Little Rock, Ark. to Fonta (Crunk) and Arthur Mackie on Dec. 12, 1933. He is preceded in death by his parents and one son, Arthur. Don was an “army brat” and lived in many different states. When he was 13, his family traveled to Japan with the first occupying forces after WWII. There were no schools yet, so his father enrolled him in his first diesel mechanics class when other boys were learning to put a chain on their bicycle. He became an avid tennis player and long bow competitor until he lost the sight in his left eye making a frog gig. He graduated from high school in Alexandria, Va. and attended some college. Don moved to Eureka Springs, Ark. in the late 1950’s and owned the Esso Gas Station located at the junction of Hwy. 62 and Hwy. 23. On a cold Dec. night in 1962, Don had a catastrophic accident during the construction of the Beaver Dam. The Lord heard his cry- Romans 10:10 “Call on the name of the Lord and you shall be saved”. The doctors told his family he would not make it through the night, however God had plans for him and he walked out of the hospital 7 days later. Don worked in heavy construction and pipelines which allowed him to travel all over the country, Mexico and Canada. He was Equipment Superintendent on the Alaska Pipeline from 19751978, and orchestrated the largest airlift at that time of 1000’s of tons of heavy equipment in the Thompson Pass section. Don owned and operated Don’s Machine Shop in Big Spring, Texas for many years before moving back to Eureka Springs in the late 1980’s.
He owned and operated Golden Precision Machine in Eagle Rock, Mo. from 1988 to the present. He also owned and operated White Dove Manor Bed and Breakfast in Eureka Springs from 1992-2008. Don was very knowledgeable and respected in the marine business and taught engine rebuilding classes to other marine technicians in Florida and Tulsa, OK over the years. The last 30 years of his life he was known as a “Pastor to Pastors” and supported and uplifted others work. He traveled frequently to preach and teach the Word of God. Don married his loving wife, Jane, on June 14, 1999, who survives. He has one son, Cabel Mackie and his wife Cindy of Big Spring, Texas; one step-son, Josh Tennis and his wife SaraJane and grandson Jackson, of Holiday Island, Ark. and extended family and friends. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, in Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville, Mo. Freddy Blevins and Gerry Bryant will conduct the services. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time Wednesday, in Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville. Contributions may be made to Gideons International in memory of Don. Please visit www.fohnfuneralhome. com for online guestbook and condolences.
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THURSDAY, NOV. 27 • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main St., 479-2537020: Country Western Jukebox, 5 p.m. to close • Grande Taverne, 37 N. Main St., 479-2536756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 169 E. Van Buren, 479-253-7122: Free Thanksgiving Dinner; Jam session, 5 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 105 E. Van Buren, 479-253-2500: Starseed, 8 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 45 Spring St., 479363-6444: Closed for Thanksgiving • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: Happy Thanksgiving! FRIDAY, NOV. 28 • Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 12 Spring St., 479-253-7837: Hogscalders, noon to 2 p.m.; Hogscalders, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Cathouse / Pied Piper, 82 Armstrong St., 479-363-9976: GOBO (Great Ozarkan Beard Off) kickoff, 5 p.m. to midnight; Ozark Mountain Maybelles, 8 p.m. to
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7:32 p.m. - An officer called the owner of a business and asked her to stop burning candles. Nov. 22 2:02 a.m. - A caller reported a loud party on Mountain and Center and said it was keeping him up. Officers responded but could not locate the party. 3:52 a.m. - A caller reported that a woman had hit a tree and thought she might be under the influence. Officers responded and discovered that she was nervous and tired and there was no damage done. 7:09 a.m. - An officer filed a report on an accident. 9:50 a.m. - A male subject was arrested for driving on a suspended license, violation of protection order, speeding, no lia-
close • Grub & Pub Club 169: 221 Band, 9 p.m. • Henri’s Just One More: Juke Box, 9 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): The Rusty Grove Band, 9 p.m. (no cover) • New Delhi Cafe: TBD, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den: Terri & Brett, 8 p.m. to midnight • Rowdy Beaver Tavern: Karaoke with Tiny, 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, NOV. 30 • Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant: Jeff Lee, noon to 2 p.m.; Tim Forsythe, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Chelsea’s: Diesel Dean & the 18 Wheelers, 7:30 p.m. • Eureka Live: DJ, Dancing and Karaoke, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe: TBD, noon to 4 p.m. • Ozark Mountain Taproom, 140 E. Van Buren, 479-244-6922: Service Industry Sunday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern: Game Day with free pool • UU Church, Special Concert, 17 Elk St., 479-244-0123: Joshua Massad, 6 p.m. (Admission by donation) MONDAY, DEC. 1 • Chelsea’s: SprUngbilly, 9:30 p.m. TUESDAY, DEC. 2 • Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 9:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3 • Chelsea’s: Candy Lee, 9:30 p.m. bility insurance and a Boone County warrant. 11:48 p.m. - A male subject was arrested on domestic battery, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and threatening to kill a law enforcement officer. Nov. 23 1:45 p.m. - Carroll County issued a BOLO for a missing person. Linsey Williams was last seen on Nov. 19 in Berryville driving a 2001 silver Ford Mustang. 4:24 p.m. - Officers conducted a welfare check. 4:59 p.m. - An officer settled a verbal dispute between two brothers. Nov. 24 12:14 a.m. - A caller asked for help finding his fiance and daughter. Officers searched but couldn’t locate the subjects. Some time later, the caller reported that he had found them and they were all right.
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The Natural Way Holidays and Blue Mood
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lmost any time of the year can be emotionally tough for many people, so a column on Jim Fain depression is timely. While everyone feels blue or down every now and then, true depression is different. The symptoms are pretty broad with all patterns having a base of irritability, anxiety and reduced hope. Depression can have big cycles with very high highs and very low lows (bipolar), smaller cycles (cyclothymia), very low lows without cycles (major depression) or chronic, like a wet-blanket-mostly-covering life (dysthymic depression). Seasonal changes due to the loss of sunlight can be a problem as well as not exercising enough. Depression has different sources. There are physical and emotional causes of depression. Physical causes can be treated by prescribed drugs and drug combinations, recreational drugs, quitting coffee, quitting smoking, and symptoms can include chronic aches and pains to list just a few. Emotional causes mostly include turning the feeling of anger inward and beating yourself up by telling yourself you’re no good or that life is no good. Sometimes, a gland may not be functioning properly such as your thyroid and when estrogens are out of range in both men and women depression and anxiety follow. Doctors can do lab tests such as TSH (thyroid), estradiol, progesterone, DHEA and testosterone to find out if there is a problem. Some supplements like Vitamin D and DL-Phenylalanine help prevent mood change, especially those connected to not enough sunlight. Several supplements are exceptional in lifting depression. The newest one I’ve found is Uridine which can lift mood and in many improves mood. The amino acid L-5HTP which when given in the proper amount is as effective for many as Prozac without the nasty side effects (just don‘t use it along with it or any of its prescribed cousins). SAMe and Saint John’s Wort are both useful though SAMe shouldn’t be used if the depression is bipolar and Saint John’s Wort can effect the dosage of some prescribed drugs. Studies have shown fish oil to be effective in reducing the degree of depression over time. L-theanine is widely found in wide use in Japan. Benefits include promoting relaxation without drowsiness, improved learning and concentration, and reducing stress and anxiety that may set off depression. There are many ways to deal with depression, no one needs to suffer endlessly, and life is too short not to feel a range of emotions including happiness.
Wisecrack Zodiac ARIES: Don’t worry about roses having thorns; you should be far more concerned about giant man-eating Venus Flytraps. Step lively in the flower garden this week, and be prepared to prune. TAURUS: It’s an mp3 world, yet you’re still dragging out the Victrola. You may not be in the mainstream, but take comfort in your god-like status among hipsters. GEMINI: Your career hasn’t taken a deliberate nose-dive, it just accidentally sat on the control panel. Pull up and ride out the turbulence. There’s no need to blow up the automatic pilot just yet, even if he asks. CANCER: If you didn’t expect the Spanish Inquisition, you probably have your spam filter set too high. Tough it out, because holidays with family don’t last forever, only the scars do. LEO: If you need to meditate, try zoning out in your office. You already have a comfortable chair and your chattering co-workers are the best white noise machines ever. VIRGO: Great things can come with small packages, so quit teasing your sweetie in the bedroom. If you want to improve the unwrapping, steal one of your neighbor’s saucy catalogs. You know, the kind that makes the mailman sweat when he delivers them. LIBRA: Life is what you’re doing when you don’t have time to pay attention. Look up from your smartphone once in a while, otherwise you’ll miss all the fun and none of the lamp posts or potholes. SCORPIO: On Thursday, your situation will be greatly improved if you wear pants. Specifically, your pants. It’s a small detail, but an important one to your boss. Remember, Donald Duck and Winnie the Pooh never get promoted. SAGITTARIUS: The key to happiness is peace of mind. Unfortunately, you never know where your keys are, so that inner calm is alien territory. Ask the universe if you can unlock some
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temporary thrills with a thumbprint scanner instead. CAPRICORN: You don’t have to know where you’re going in life as long as you know where you’ve been. And if you don’t know that, check your friends’ Instagram accounts to re-trace your embarrassing missteps. AQUARIUS: No one said life was fair, but if you’re lucky, you can expect it to be partly cloudy with a chance of locusts over the weekend.
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Don’t complain, at least you can dip those suckers in chocolate and sell them to tourists. PISCES: Even your goofiest moves can seem graceful and lovely if you set them to the right music. Try a slow-motion montage with a Bette Midler ballad and drop the Benny Hill theme song. Answers on page 21
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1 PERSON, GUITAR-BANJO-SINGER in Eureka Springs looking for serious band in NWA. Call Gordon at 501-517-1020.
36'X60' RED IRON BUILDING. Insulated, 2 roll-up doors, CH/A, office, bath, water/septic. Sits on 8 acres(MOL) with view. 2miles to E.S. $89,000. 870-423-8107
CHEF4YOU CATERING/PERSONAL CHEF SERVICE: I can work with any budget and all types of events. PERSONAL CHEF Service available, healthy weekly meals prepared for you and your family. Call Denise at 479-253-6118.
• ANGEL CARDS • CHARMS • SPIRIT GUIDED • Get a reading, here in Eureka Springs. Call 417-543-4704 or 816-273-3668 for an appt. Gift Certificates Available
THE EUREKA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET at Pine Mountain Village is taking a break. Watch for our Winter schedule to be announced. STORE-WIDE SALE! 20%-50% off women's clothing and accessories! Awesome fashions for all ages! Hurry! Quantities limited. ANNIE'S BOUTIQUE, 61 Spring Street, Eureka.
SELLING FOR A SONG. For Sale By Owner. Owners moved out of state. 4BR/2BA, 2 kitchens. On hill above downtown. Set up as a 3BR/1BA PLUS Studio apartment. Big fenced yard. 1 acre lot. Excellent rental property. Only $88,000 on quick sale. 970-404-5199 FOR SALE BY OWNER CUSTOM 2100 SF HOME Million Dollar View Private Community 3BR/2.5BA All New Finishes 2 story living + Master BR Oversized 2 car attached garage Stainless appliances Marble vanities Jacuzzi Tub Glass shower enclosure 700sq.ft. Deck + Sleeping Porch $239,900 815-455-5504 Pictures/Info go to Zillow FSBO, 53 Arapahoe Dr. 72631- Newest
Garage Sale BLACK FRIDAY... BLACKER SATURDAY! Nov. 28th&29th. Driveway opens 10a.m. No early birds, though ''gawkers'' welcome if tame! Hot cider for purchasers. 55 Center, Eureka. HIFDA WHITE ELEPHANT/BAKE SALE. Sat., Dec. 6th from 7:30a.m.-1p.m. at the Holiday Island Clubhouse. Lots of Christmas, furniture, household goods, home décor, jewelry, antiques and much more! Plus homemade goodies at our Bake Sale. Proceeds benefit the Fire Department and First Responders.
Land for Sale LAND FOR SALE. Two 5 acre parcels. Beautiful view! 2 miles to E.S. Water/Septic/Electric on road. $29,500 each. Call 870-423-8107.
Help Wanted HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED PART-TIME. Year 'round position. Great pay plus tips. Sundays required. Apply in person: Sugar Ridge Resort, 1216 CR 113, 72631. SOMEONE TO HELP cut up trees that have fallen on the ground and load on truck. $10/hr. Call 479-244-6526.
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FOR SALE TURN-KEY BUSINESS: Restaurant/Bar. Some financing, WAC. Unlimited opportunity in Eureka. Lots of parking! Call 479-903-0699.
Services Offered AFFORDABLE TREE SERVICE. Trimming and Removals. Good clean-up. 25 years experience. Free estimates. Licensed and Insured. Call 479-981-0181. ASK ME ABOUT FENCING! New fencing and repairs. Call 870-480-3884.
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Dow Building Services has part-time positions working 2 to 4 hours after 5 p.m. in the Berryville area. Background check will be required. Call 479-770-4949 Mon.-Fri. 10:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M.
DAVIS HEAT&AIR. Proudly serving Carroll County for 10 years. Servicing all makes and models. Licensed and Insured. Carrying AmericanStandard. 870-423-8776 FLORA ROJA COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTUREproviding affordable healthcare for the whole community. Sliding scale fee. $15-$35 per treatment with an additional $15 paperwork fee on the first visit only. You decide what you can afford to pay! Francesca Garcia Giri, L.Ac, 479-253-4968. 119 Wall Street. GUITAR LESSONS. Beginners or Intermediate. Players of all ages. Anyone looking to broaden their musical pallet or hone their current skills. Call/text Sam 479-530-2249. ISLAND BREEZE CLEANING SERVICES. Very Reasonable Rates! Home Cleaning, Rental Cleaning. Available Now! No waiting list. Please Call 479-228-4253. LAST RESORT SOLUTIONS for old and new injury affecting nerves, brain, vascular, respiratory, digestive and urinary systems. Pain, Numbness, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Allergic or Inflammatory states. Neurology, Acupuncture, Kinesiology, Clinical Nutrition. Steven Shiver, DC, ND. 479-665-2544 OZARK PAINT COMPANY: Interior, Exterior, decks and pressure washing. Call Andy Stewart at 479-253-3764 THE CLEAN TEAM Housecleaning and Janitorial. Bonded and reliable. Many references. Free estimates. 20 years experience. Call 417-655-0694 or 417-597-5171.
CHIMNEY WORKS - Complete chimney services: sweeps, repairs, relining, and installation. Call Bob Messer. 479-253-2284 FANNING'S TREE SERVICE Bucket Truck 65' reach. Professional trimming, stump grinding topping, removal, chipper. Free estimates. Licensed, Insured. 870-423-6780, 870-423-8305 HANDYMAN HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING carpentry, drywall, decks, tile. One call does it all. We do small jobs. Bonded. Serving NWA since 1977. Bob Bowman. 479-640-5353
For Rent 1BR/1BA, 700sq.ft. CABIN on Keels Creek. A/C, wood stove, compost toilet, tool shed, near town. $575/mo., 1st/Last. References. Call 479-981-9843. 1BR APARTMENT. SWEET LOCATION! 1 Block from town. Single, mature only. Call Butch 479-253-1854 or Chuck 479-981-0893. 2BR/2BA MOBILE HOME. Large rooms/garden tub/deck. $550/mo. ALSO 1BR furnished unit. $115/wk. 6965 Hwy. 62 East, E.S. 417-561-5360. 3BR/1.5 BATH HOUSE. In town acreage. On school bus/trolley line. With 1000sq.ft. commercial shop, negotiable. Call Susan 479-244-5584. 3BR/1BA, SHORT WALK to downtown and Hart's. Hardwood floors, big yard, quiet street, backs up to forest and wildlife. $585/mo. +Dep. 970-404-5199.
WE MAKE YOUR HOLIDAYS BRIGHT! Handsome Holiday Heroes. Professional Christmas light and decor installation. FREE Quotes. 479-310-0553. www.handsomeholidayheroes.com
HISTORIC DISTRICT FURNISHED Seasonal Cottage house, 3BR/2BA, Deck, Gas Log Fireplace, TVs in all bedrooms & living room. $1500/mo., $500/dep., all utilities paid. NO pets, NO smoking. Available Dec. 10th-April 1st. 479-253-8920 Call for website photos.
WEST SIDE CLEANING SERVICES. Total home-care. Servicing NWA and Beaver Lake area. Residential. Weekly/Bi-weekly/Monthly. Move-in, Move-out or As Needed. 316-218-2200
HOUSE FOR RENT: 3BR/1.5BA, Avail. Dec.1. Walk to downtown, large yard, 2 car garage, No pets. $900/mo. + last month's rent and security deposit. Call 479-253-5383 or 714-612-0039.
TOM HEARST Professional Painting and Carpentry Painting & Wood Finishing Trim & Repair Carpentry Drywall Repair & Texturing Pressure Washing 479-244-7096 TREE WORK - Skilled tree care: trimming, deadwooding and removals. Conscientious, professional arborist and sawmiller, Bob Messer 479-253-2284
LARGE 3BR/2BA, 2 LIVING AREAS. Bonus room, ceiling fans, fireplace, fantastic closets/storage! W/D connections, Large yard(partly fenced), decks. Double attached garage. $985/mo. +deposit. Pets negotiable. Non-smoking. E.S. 1st/last/deposit. 479-244-6490 OFF SEASON RATES now apply. Monthly and weekly rates. Call Harlee Country Inn at 479-253-1056 for more information. STORAGE SHEDS AVAILABLE at Bass Lane Storage on Holiday Island. 479-253-1772 or cell 262-496-5025.
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UNIQUE 1BR apartments in Eureka Springs. Utilities included. New hardwood floors & paint. Enclosed pet porch/deck. Mountain/forest view, W/D on premises. References required. 479-981-3449 VICTORIAN QUIET HISTORIC DISTRICT- 2BR, hardwoods, W/D, CH/A, ceiling fans, D/W, porch&swing, includes trash pickup. Partially furnished. $695/mo. 5 months minimum lease. 479-253-9111.
Roommate Wanted FEMALE ROOMMATE NEEDED for unfurnished bedroom with 1/2 bath. In town on Loop. $450/mo. includes utilities and internet. 479-253-1595. FEMALE ROOMMATE(S) WANTED to share 3BR/2BA house on Beaver Lake. Call 479-981-1251.
Commercial for Rent COMMERCIAL OR OFFICE SPACE, 3022 E. Van Buren, Suite F, below Amish Collection. For immediate occupancy. Call Rex at 479-981-0081 or Joe at 479-981-0404, 9a.m. to 5p.m. DOWNTOWN: 814 sq.ft., private bath, outside deck; 1125 sq.ft., shared bath, 2 large rooms, 12' ceilings. Call 479-253-6326.
Dec. 6: White Elephant Sale and Bake Sale
KINGS RIVER CABIN – Brand new 1,536 sq. ft. cabin on 1.3 acres, 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, native cedar floors, tile kitchen floor, custom pine cabinets. 480 sq. ft. covered porch on front and 480 sq. ft. covered porch on back. Metal roof. On the Kings River close to Trigger Gap. Only 9 miles from Eureka Springs. $199,000 or best offer. Call (479) 981-1177.
The Holiday Island Fire Department Auxiliary will host its annual White Elephant Sale and Bake Sale from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Holiday Island Clubhouse. This favorite sale is the place to shop for Christmas items, furniture, home decor, household goods, jewelry, antiques and much more, all priced to sell. The bake sale will feature homemade items made by
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To advertise in the Lovely County Citizen CLASSIFIEDS Call (479) 253-0070
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Misc. for Sale 16' x 20' LOG HOME KIT. Dove-tailed and drilled for electric. $5900 or will complete. 479-253-2383
Wanted I BUY AND REMOVE 1972 and older vehicles, running or non-running. Reasonable prices paid. Vintage Vehicles. Call Bill at 479-253-4477.
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Pet of the Week This beautiful, medium size 8 1/2 yr. old Russian Blue is “Leo” (#37). He’s a super sweet guy who likes to be petted. He’s very quiet and would be a great companion/lap cat. Leo has his shots, is neutered, and adoptable at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter, Hwy 62 east of Eureka Springs; open 12-5 every day but Wed; phone 253-9188. Now is a great time to adopt a shelter cat for 1/2 the usual adoption fee! The Shelter also has many extra nice dogs, including 7 new rat terriers, and several beautiful husky mixes. Adopt a pet and save a life and thank you for caring.
Tuesdays and leave Fridays,” he said. Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce Director Mike Bishop told the Citizen last week that group travel has decreased over the years and that bringing the buses back could help bolster the tourism economy. “We do have a unified voice on group travel,” Maloney said. “There is a change in the demographic in bus riders and marketers have to be aware of the types of groups we are reaching. We want the buses to come in.” Maloney said CAPC budgeted $60,000 for Group Sales in 2015. Maloney said that when he arrived on the scene three years ago, one of the first things he did was look at the amount of marketing CAPC was doing in regional areas like Benton and Washington counties. “I looked at the amount of marketing we were doing in the I-49 corridor and it was almost nothing,” he said. “We weren’t selling Eureka to markets just 40 miles away.” Maloney attributes a 75 percent decrease in trolley ridership over the past 20 years to driving habits of tourists. “People love their cars and motorcycles and they want to be able to park,” he said. “Trolley ridership may be down because people are attached to their cars. We want them using the trolley.” Maloney praised the Eureka Springs Transit System for “doing a great job of
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the auxiliary. Proceeds benefit the Holiday Island Fire Department and Fire Responders.
Dec. 6: Writing Workshop: Claiming the Land
The Village Writing School will offer Claiming the Land from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 6. The workshop will teach writers how to make story settings come alive with sensory details and how to utilize symbols and own the past. The workshop costs $25. For more information, visit villagewritingschool.com or call 479-292-3665. promoting itself,” and said the transit system has printed new brochures for next year. He also said the CAPC meets every Tuesday with Transit and city leaders. When asked about the wedding industry in Eureka, Maloney said, “weddings are static.” “If I were a provider, I would want more,” he said. He said that CAPC’s 2015 marketing plan targets the wedding industry in magazines such as Brides. He also acknowledged that the Northwest Arkansas corridor is growing in weddings because the state realized the potential for the wedding market and is tapping into it through a retooled website with a special weddings section that “is more in-depth than ever.” Other than $5,100 to advertise in Oklahoma’s Gayly magazine next year, CAPC’s budget does not reflect marketing initiatives to attract LGBT visitors. Way forward Maloney said the CAPC will work more closely with providers to help them understand how important the hospitality economy is to Eureka Springs, “CAPC wants to help hospitality providers understand how to better market their businesses by considering what it takes to be better at what they do and be consistent in their message,” he said. Maloney measures CAPC’s success in what he calls “significant, small increases.” “Since 2011, we are up 3 to 3.5 percent over where we had been,” he said.
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and that it was done by a new young family doctor in Eureka Springs. He replied “ the incision was extremely minimal for that size object, and the closing was superb”. The only thing I can recall about the event was hearing Dr. House pick out the exact size cutting tool for this procedure offered by his surgical nurse. I think Carroll County citizens lucked out. I think WRFC hired an allstar MD and he is not an actor. He’s a real Dr. House. Yours very truly, Mr. Walker
Man of Year says thanks EDITOR: I would like to thank all of the organizations, organizers, worker bees and boards, who have allowed me to have
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such a great time at all of their events over the years. So much of the works done in preparation for special events, fundraisers, and city activities has come to us from the kindness of others. The genuine concern for others shines bright over so many that it seems impossible that anyone could be honored with the Man of the Year award and have done little more than received so much from so many. Because of the efforts of all of those people I have managed to have more fun than I ever imagined I could in Eureka Spring over the last forty years. For all those who were instrumental in giving me this award, I am amazed, appreciative and so very thankful to have received the Chamber of Commerce’s Man of the Year award. Thank you all very much! With much gratitude, LeRoy Gorrell Appraisal Services Community First Bank
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Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet
Scott Smith, Man of the Year LeRoy Gorrell and Rusty Windle.
2014 Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce award winners.
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Scott Smith, Woman of the Year Fatima Treuer and Debbie Hartsell
Door prize ticketmaster Rod McGuire.
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