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VOLUME 16 NUMBER 32

DECEMBER 3, 2015

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Judge expected to rule on franchise dispute

School board gives tentative OK to long-term lease

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with an uncooperative patient. 8:06 a.m. — An officer filed a report on a dog that attacked a subject. 11:19 a.m. — All was well after the discovery of an open door at a local restaurant. Nov. 27 10:23 a.m. — An officer notified the owner of a lost debit card and driver’s license where to pick up the items. 10:40 a.m. — The owner of a dog left in the rain all night was warned of city ordinances regarding the care of animals. Nov. 28 10:50 a.m. — An officer advised a caller to call back if someone trying to cut trees without a permit returned. 2:40 p.m. — Reported gunshots turned out to be a nail gun. 8:10 p.m. — A subject was arrested on shoplifting. Nov. 29 10:13 p.m. — An officer filed a report on vandalism. 11:08 p.m. — All was well following an alarm.

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Three motels auctioned: Symbolic of changes in local economy? By Alana Cook

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Cornerstone Bank purchased three motels that were facing foreclosure during a public auction Tuesday morning at the Carroll County Western District Courthouse in Eureka Springs. The Eureka Holiday Hotel sold for $2.5 million, the Travelers Inn sold for $575,000 and Motel 62 sold for $775,000. The bank, which held the mortgages on all three properties, took possession of the motels from Carol and Ruby Walia and began operating them on Oct. 1. “This is unfortunate but as far as overall, I don’t sense there are a lot of foreclosures in process,” said Jason Tennant, executive vice president of Cornerstone Bank. The motels are just a few of several commercial properties in town that have faced foreclosure or been auctioned this year. 2015 has been a year of change for the city as it faces hard questions about its economy, its identity and its direction. Sales tax collections The latest City Advertising and Promotions Commission financial records show that for the first nine months of this year, restaurants collected more sales tax than all of the city’s lodging combined, a possible indicator that the city has transitioned from a Victorian village vacation spot to a town where tourists stop to eat while traveling through to their final destination. From December 2014 to September 2015, restaurant sales tax collections totaled $526,937 and lodging sales tax collections for hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and cabins, cottages and suites totaled $525,538. In comparison, from December 2013 to September 2014, total restaurant sales tax collections were $478,678 and total lodging sales tax collections totaled $504,070.

Between 2009 and 2014, restaurant sales tax collections increased a total of 16 percent, while lodging collections increased 12 percent, according to Rick Bright, CAPC’s finance director. “Lodging has been running the same or a little bit more than restaurants at the end of the year historically. Collections for restaurants have increased every year over the last five years,” Bright said. No green notes for music festivals CAPC records show that so far this year, the city took a $46,000 loss on the Bluegrass, Classical, Jazz and Folk festivals. Festival expenses totaled $65,000 while income from the festivals was a little over $19,200. Commissioners during a recent budget workshop discussed different ideas for making festivals more profitable for the city but currently, the city lacks the ability to finance big-named acts. “We don’t have music shows anymore to keep a group here overnight and people my age and younger are more into hiking and waterboarding,” Bright said in an email to the Citizen. The workshop was held not long after another public workshop to discuss the fate of the Auditorium, which hangs in the balance because of a lack of funding. Commissioners reported that sales tax collections have increased during the last year and that the city has entered into a new partnership to attract filmmakers to the town, indicating a realigned focus away from an economy based on tourism and toward an economy rooted more in the arts and film industry. Budget crunch and increased water rates As aldermen prepare to discus next year’s budget and vote on raising the city’s water rates during the next city council meeting in December, questions still remain about how the city is spending its money.

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The courthouse steps gave way to a warmer location, in the courthouse lobby, for the auction of three Eureka Springs motels. Jason Tennant, far right, represented Cornerstone Bank at the auction. Others from left are: Bill Singh, John Singh, Carroll County Circuit Clerk Ramona Wilson and George Purvis, also with Cornerstone Bank.

In late September, some aldermen acknowledged the city’s lack of oversight and a failure to allocate reserve funds again this year as a reason for its $645,411 mid-year deficit. They also expressed concern about raising water rates as a means of recouping lost revenue and said they were disappointed that the water meter upgrade project did not bring in as much money as Public Works said it would when the issue was presented to council late last year. “From a fiduciary position, I want to make sure I’ve done my due diligence before I sign off on an increase,” Alderman David Mitchell said during the September budget workshop. Other departments reported that they are struggling to stay in the black. The Citizen reported on Nov. 4 that the city could face fines from Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality early next year if it fails to comply with the ADEQ’s pollution guidelines for treating wastewater by Dec. 31. Mayor Butch Berry during a mid-November

council meeting said that the city needs to pay closer attention to its infrastructure, including the problems that are plaguing its wastewater system. In a mid-November meeting, Parks reported it was facing a budget crunch and mentioned increasing sales taxes. Interim Parks director Donna Wood told commissioners during last month’s meeting that revenue is $294,000 annually and of that, $226,000 goes to pay for staffing and $38,000 for utilities, fuel and sanitation, leaving the department with $30,000 for all other expenses. “That’s why we tried to increase a one-quarter percent sales tax to one-half percent. We are in the same boat as most cities and don’t have enough money to take care of our parks,” Commission chairman Bill Featherstone said. “Maybe next time we get a chance to vote for a sales tax for parks, we won’t lose by 23 votes.” See Auction, page 12

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Judge to decide in horse-drawn carriage case By Alana Cook

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After a year-long tussle with the Eureka Springs City Council, Ray Dotson’s efforts to gain approval to operate a horse-drawn carriage franchise in the city may finally be nearing a resolution. In a hearing Tuesday morning at the Carroll County Western District Courthouse in Eureka Springs, Circuit Judge Scott Jackson told Dotson’s attorney, Bob Ballinger, and city attorney Tim Weaver to submit briefs on whether the previous judge in the case, Travis Story, had the authority to grant Dotson permission to operate the franchise. Jackson will rule on the case on Dec. 16. The hearing was a result of a special called city council meeting Monday night where aldermen voted 5-1 against accepting Ballinger’s mutual release and settlement agreement asking the city and Dotson to settle all previous claims if the city agreed to grant Dotson permission to operate the franchise. Dotson applied for an animal-drawn franchise on Nov. 10, 2014, and aldermen tabled his application, the settlement agreement said. Then, Dotson petitioned for and received a Writ of Mandamus forcing aldermen to consider his application. On Jan. 12, council considered the application again but it failed to pass because aldermen said the application was incomplete. “There has never been a complete application and there is not a complete application now. He needs a list of specific address drop-off and pickup points,” City Clerk Ann Armstrong said in a telephone conversation after Monday’s council meeting. In a Nov. 11 council meeting, Karen Garriott presented her application for an animal-drawn carriage franchise on Main Street and told aldermen she has been running animal-drawn carriage businesses since 1984 in Minneapolis and in Arkansas for the last eight years. In that meeting, Ballinger spoke during public comments, saying Dotson wanted to resolve pending litigation, which includes two lawsuits against the city, if aldermen agreed to grant Dotson permission to operate the franchise. The issue seemed to hinge on whether Dot-

son turned in a complete application. In a telephone conversation Tuesday, Ballinger said that aldermen overstepped their bounds in saying Dotson has to surrender his rights to be represented for trial in a previous pending criminal action where his carriage operator was ticketed by the city for allegedly violating an ordinance. “My client has the right to equal protection under the law and council made it clear because he was defending himself in a code violation, they refused to grant him the franchise last year. They don’t have the authority to say that because you are protecting your rights, we won’t grant you the application,” Ballinger said. “Instead, they based the decision on whether my client will lay down and say ‘I’m guilty.’ If we could just get a franchise and operate it, my client is willing to overlook that.” During Monday night’s council meeting, alderman James DeVito stressed that the city should not put faces on franchises, whether it is a horse-drawn carriage or a food truck. “If there’s an ‘I’ not dotted or ‘T’ not crossed we should not be the ones standing between someone who wants to do business here. We have a responsibility to let people do business in the city whether people like it or not,” he said. “Why are we building a wall and not engaging in commerce?” After the meeting, Ballinger told the Citizen that he agreed with DeVito. “He’s a smart man,” Ballinger said. “From my standpoint, the fundamental question is why they are not allowing Dotson to have carriages in the city again.” Dotson, a former Springdale alderman, told the Citizen that the franchise would help bring that old Victorian feel back to Eureka Springs and that he feels as if he is being discriminated against because aldermen don’t like him. “My rights have been violated but I was ready for this all to be cleared up,” he said. “Now, we may have to go to federal court.” City attorney Tim Weaver did not return a call for comment.

Plaintiff declines city’s settlement offer in FOIA lawsuit

ing the records Judge requested were “not readily available on system.” A retired military officer said he refuses On a form provided by the city, Judge to accept the city’s offer to settle a Freedom requested a list of all police vehicles and of Information Act lawsuit because he still the year they were purchased, the amount has not received the information he request- of money the city paid for each, the names ed when he filed an FOIA request last year. of officers assigned to the vehicles and the In a Nov. 11 hearing, Judge Scott Jack- cost per vehicle for maintenance and fuel. son declined city attorney Tim Weaver’s On a second form, Judge requested the motion for a directed verdict in favor of the names of all police officers working for Eucity, saying that Steven Judge had present- reka Springs, their hourly wage, monthly, ed enough evidence to consider the case. weekly and yearly pay Jackson asked Judge’s and a list of any bonusattorney and Weaver to es they receive. submit briefs by Nov. “Why should I settle?Settle On Feb. 24, five 25 in support of their days after Judge’s lawwhat? All they need to do is arguments. Jackson suit was filed, the city give me the information ...” also said he needed provided him a list time to research the – Steven Judge of police officers and law and the legal defitheir annual salaries as nition of a “record.” well as a list of police Judge, a retired vehicles with “budget Army major, questioned why the city ex- estimates” for each. tended the settlement offer to his attorney, Violations of Arkansas’ Freedom of InMatt Bishop, on Nov. 24, one day before formation law are punishable by a fine of the deadline to submit briefs to Jackson, up to $200 or 30 days in jail. instead of just releasing the information he The Citizen filed an FOIA request in late requested from the city when he submitted September requesting ESPD’s information, the FOIA request to the city clerk last fall. officers’ wages and other related informa“Why should I settle?” Judge said. “Set- tion after aldermen stopped ESPD’s budget tle what? All they need to do is give me the from being distributed to media during a information. To date, I don’t have it and September budget meeting, saying it condon’t think my attorney does or he would tained “sensitive information.” Thomas have given it to me. What they did was Achord, ESPD’s police chief, promptly rewrong. I asked for simple information and sponded to the FOIA, which was similar to they refused. What they did say is ‘infor- Judge’s. mation not readily available.’ There was no Visit http://www.lovelycitizen.com/ signature on the FOIA.” files/2014-budget.xlsx and http://www. In an email to the Citizen, Weaver did lovelycitizen.com/files/2015-budget.xlsx not confirm or deny whether the city ex- for ESPD’s budget information, http:// tended a settlement offer. Instead, he said, www.lovelycitizen.com/files/2015-wage“there is not another court date set,” and breakdown.xlsx for officers’ wages and “the deadline for briefs was extended,” but http://www.lovelycitizen.com/files/esdid not say when the deadline is. pd-foia-return-citizen-092515.pdf for The Citizen reported on Nov. 13 that more information on ESPD’s vehicles and court records show that Judge submitted his equipment. FOIA requests to city clerk Ann Armstrong, Copies of Judge’s lawsuit and related who forwarded them to city finance direc- documents are on the Citizen’s website at tor Lonnie Clark after she received them http://www.lovelycitizen.com/files/judgeSept. 15, 2014. foia-suit.pdf and http://www.lovelycitizen. Clark allegedly completed the form, say- com/files/judge-foia-suit-ii.pdf. By Alana Cook

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School board gives preliminary OK to lease agreement with foundation By Samantha Jones CCNNews@cox-internet.com

The Eureka Springs School Board is on its way to leasing the land the hold high school is located on to the Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation. The board discussed a counter-offer to the foundation’s proposed lease agreement Monday night. Two sections of the proposal, school board president Chris McClung said, needed to be amended. McClung described these sections, saying the foundation needed to pay for a land survey and edit language regarding the school’s liability. “In regards to the survey, they’re pretty important,” McClung said. Diane Murphy, chairwoman of the foundation, asked board members if they would consider splitting the cost of a land survey. Murphy estimated the survey will cost $2,500 to $5,000. “We’re so excited that we’re almost there. We recognize the value of the survey to know the property boundaries before we do any development on the existing building,” Murphy said. The board chose to split the cost, also deciding to wait until an official lease is drawn up to work on the language about the school’s liability. The board is concerned, Superintendent Bryan Pruitt noted, if the foundation will alter the land in a way that would increase the district’s liability. “I think the revision could be that the wording regarding increased liability will be

addressed in the actual lease,” McClung said. The board agreed to do so and voted to grant preliminary approval to the lease agreement, pending the changes. In a press release, the foundation said that the terms of the lease include an annual rent of $20,000 for 20 years, to be credited in full against the purchase price of the property of $400,000. “The Eureka Springs Highlander Community Center Plan will include an outdoor amphitheater, a community center, exercise and class rooms, 13,000 square feet of Class A office space, an outdoor pool, and splash park,” the press release said. “The estimated cost to complete the project is $5 million. Full details will be presented to attendees at the Annual Eureka Springs Chamber Banquet on Dec. 15 when the Foundation website will go live and fundraising will commence. A Community Open House is planned later in December at the former school site.” Murphy explained on Oct. 20 that the foundation hopes to remove the old high school building to build a community center. Including the proposed lease payment, Murphy said the foundation would need to pay at least $100,000 each year to keep the project going. On Monday night, board member Gayla Wolfinbarger addressed the length of the lease. “There have been lots of people that think we should sell the property, that a 20-year lease is a long lease,” Wolfinbarger said.

Eureka Springs Methodist Church presents Christmas Cantana Soprano soloist Maura Caldwell returns this year to perform in the Christmas Cantana 10 a.m. Dec. 20 the United Methodist Church in Eureka Springs. Accompanying the Cantata is a String Quartet, two flutes, piano and organ. Caldwell is an active performer and teacher in Fayetteville with a Bachelor’s degree in music Education from Susquehanna University and a Master’s degree in music in voice from Temple University. In Fayetteville, she frequently solos at the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and sings with The Link Ensemble, a newly-formed chamber choir.

Board member Jason Morris agreed but said the final product will be worth a longer lease. “I feel this group is well on their way to something that’s going to be beneficial to everybody,” Morris said. Along with the proposed use of the old high school, the board approved two personnel policies giving both classified and certified employees bonuses of at least $1,000 this year. Pruitt said classified employees will receive $1,000 across the board, and certified employees will receive 3 percent of their contracted salary with a minimum bonus of $1,000. “Classified contracts are a whole lot different than certified personnel,” Pruitt said. High school teacher Nancy Stainer presented information on advanced placement students and last year’s Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) test results. Last year, Stainer said, 38 percent of the high school’s juniors

and seniors were in advanced placement classes. “I don’t think there’s another high school in Arkansas that has that high a percentage of students taking those classes,” Stainer said. The PARCC results, she said, were just as impressive. Overall, Stainer said 35 percent of the students in the district were recognized as being ready for college and careers. She noted that this percentage is higher than the state average. Elementary and intermediate school music teacher Donesa Mann presented information about the school’s music programs, saying she’s excited about the upcoming Christmas program. The program is a tradition, Mann said, that she hopes to improve upon if possible. “The kids are very excited about it,” Mann said. The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17 at the administration office.

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Rain expected to let up after wet weekend By Samantha Jones

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This week’s weather should be mild after a wet weekend. Joe Sellers, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Tulsa, said Monday that Carroll County received quite a bit of rain last weekend. Sellers could not find precipitation totals for Carroll County but said Kingston in neighboring Madison County received 2.43 inches of rain between Friday and Sunday. Now, Sellers said, the rain should be

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on its way out. “We’re done with the rain. There might be a little drizzle going on right now, but any measurable rainfall is done,” Sellers said. He reported that temperatures should be mild this week, saying highs will be up to the low 50s and lows will be up to the mid30s. Next week, Sellers continued, the county might experience another round of precipitation. “It might rain coming into late next weekend,” Sellers said.

Sheriff reports quiet holiday weekend By Samantha Jones

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Carroll County experienced little crime and only a few accidents this Thanksgiving weekend, Sheriff Randy Mayfield said Monday. “It was a pretty quiet weekend. I don’t want to say there was nothing, but it was pretty slow,” Mayfield said. Mayfield noted that domestic disturbances are normally the most reported incidents

during a holiday but said there weren’t that many this year. “It all went pretty smooth,” Mayfield said. Because of the rain, he continued, there were a few car accidents. Mayfield said none of these accidents were fatal and most were minor. “There were some accidents, but it was nothing bad,” Mayfield said. “We’re happy about that. We’re pretty grateful it went well.”

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Jack Deaton, right, longtime chief of the Holiday Island Fire Department, passes the chief’s helmet to Bob Clave upon Deaton’s retirement. Clave joined the Holiday Island Fire Department in 2002 and had been assistant chief since 2009.

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Do you think the city is doing enough to market to millennials?

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“Brady” Yes, without a doubt, more to them than any other generation.

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I don’t think so, I heard about this place from my family.

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Yes, I think the night life caters to the younger people.

No, I think this town needs more retail stores geared towards our age group.

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Principles before personalities

n a rare moment during a special city council meeting Monday night, alderman James DeVito and state Rep. Bob Ballinger stood on the same side — arguing that a person should not be prevented from operating a business because of his or her personality or political affiliation. “We can’t put a face on these franchises,” DeVito said. Left and right came together, even though the Alana Cook two stood on opposing sides during the city’s non-discrimination ordinance debate earlier this year. Monday night’s meeting left me pondering a few things. National headlines this week have been riddled with bad news, and the fate of the country, and the world, seems to be hanging in the balance with people sharply divided along racial, political and socioeconomic lines. Several states, including Arkansas, are drawing lines in the sand, preventing Syrian refugees from resettling in their cities. People seem to have lost sight of the meaning of justice. Protests that have broken out throughout the world seem to be following a narrative dictated by the media and groups like Anonymous. Does a government, whether it be city, state or federal, have the right to use law to say who can stay and who can go or who can do business and who cannot? Further, is it just for a governmental body to use laws to serve the interests of those who sit on the govern-

ing body in lieu of the interests of the citizens for whom it serves? What is the role of citizens in government when that happens? When on trial, Socrates posed an important question: “Shall we be acting justly … if we pay money and do favors to those who would get me out of here? In taking that course, we shall have to die through standing firm or holding our peace or suffer in any other way ought not to weight with us in comparison to acting justly.” Accountability doesn’t rest solely on the government to change the course of a town or a nation. In a democratic government, public involvement is critical. When apathy permeates a society, governments do whatever they please. Such is the essence of a democracy “of, by and for the people.” Socrates also pointed out Athenians’ pride in their wealth and their lack of “care or thought for understanding or truth for the best possible state of their soul.” When Socrates questioned his government and held their feet to the fire, he showed that people must take a consistent stand against injustice, or in Martin Luther King Jr.’s words, “Have the vision to see that injustice must be rooted out by strong, persistent, and determined action.” Eli Weisel said, “There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.” We can’t forget the power of free will. We are all given a choice. If people truly want things to change, then we need to realize that it is us, as individuals, and not governing bodies who hold that power. Change begins in the heart. Justice can’t can’t hold hands with an apathetic heart.

Museum book signing

June Westphal and Kate Cooper will be at the Eureka Springs Historical Museum from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11 signing copies of their books. Their books include: A Fame Not Easily Forgotten, Eureka Springs: A Postcard History, 50 Memory Moments, Eureka Springs: City of Healing Waters and Eureka Springs: A Pictorial History. Museum members receive a 10% discount on all purchases.

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Great Ozarkan Beard-Off

Who would have expected to see a matching hat and mustache combo?

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Musician Opal Agafia poses with Justin Bolin, president of the Queen City Beard & Mustache Federation and winner Michael McCarty won top prize in the Full Beard Natural in the Full Beard Freestyle category. category.

Master of Ceremonies Troy Hawley shows off his likeness, sketched by a very talented GOBO judge during the contests held at Chelsea’s on Saturday evening.

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Art Bazaar

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Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky top one of many Playing a little photo face-off is talented photographer Lorcreative shrines fashioned by Ralph Wilson, Eure- Amidst Christmas décor galore, Shana Howze and ri Carter, whose colorful canvases catch the eye and tug the her son stop to admire the tiniest tabletop tree. ka’s own “Mr. Shrine.” heartstrings.

Amanda Blackwelder gets styled by Nora Viola, owner and designer of Just My Style Eleanor Lux, of Lux Weaving Studios, stayed busy Saturday afternoon smiling and Recycled. sharing her in-depth knowledge of classic rug making.

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Though estimates vary, city leaders seem to agree that population has decreased from U.S. Census Bureau estimates of 2,000 in 2010, to about 1,800 this year. Arkansas Highway Department figures show that traffic counts at strategic locations in the city have been decreasing from 2003 to 2013, though the figures were skewed for 2014 because the count was taken in November instead of August. Tourist town to film town? The closing of several long-time businesses like the Amish Collection could be another indicator that the city is heading in a new direction and ripe to attract a more affluent demographic, some city leaders say. Fayetteville Royalty, LLC, is building an 18-room boutique hotel, the Krug Hotel, between Montgomery Street and North Main. The Eureka Springs Indie Film Festival, in collaboration with the newly formed Northwest Arkansas Film & Entertainment Commission, will present several special

screenings and festivals next year, starting in March with a special screening of “The First Boys of Spring,” which was written and produced in Arkansas. In May, the Eureka Springs Indy Film Festival will present “Peace In The Valley,” a documentary by West Coast directors Michael Palmieri and Donal Mosher that was produced in Eureka Springs last May when the city voted on its non-discrimination law. The film premiered at the New York Film Festival in October of this year. Also in the works is a Student Independent Film Festival, a summer Human Rights Art & Film Festival. “Collaborating with filmmakers and festivals around the state will greatly expand our film products and programming,” said Sandy Martin, co-founder of ESIFF. “The Northwest Arkansas Film & Entertainment Commission is a collaboration among Eureka Springs, Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, Springdale and several universities. It gives us the platform to shine the light on Northwest Arkansas filmmaking, and expand into the music and digital entertainment fields.”

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The Natural Way Remedies for Reynaud’s

older temperatures have come upon us. Soon, many will be wearing ear muffs and gloves Jim Fain and warming their noses by blowing into their hands. When do the normal things we do cross over the line and become a symptom of a medical condition? Some people have more trouble than others with very painful and cold fingertips and noses. The medical condition is called Reynaud’s disease or sometimes Reynaud’s Syndrome. An easy way to remember is that this is pronounced like one of the body parts effected, “ray-nose.” Doctors aren’t sure what the underlying cause is that makes some people much more uncomfortable than others. We do know the immediate cause is the blood vessels spasm and get smaller reducing arterial blood flow to finger tips, the nose or toes. This can happen all year long with those sensitive being unable to hold cold beverages in the summer and misery in the winter. Body parts can turn white or even blue and when blood flow improves, they become red with swelling and throbbing pain. While certain diseases can be associated with Reynaud’s and should be ruled out by your doctor, most people have the simple type. Some medicines can make the symptoms worse such as amphetamines for drying up runny noses, certain beta blockers for lowering blood pressure, some cancer drugs and certain medications for treating migraines. Cigarette smoking is a known way of making the situation worse. People who smoke may be anxious and this can kick off an event, too. There is a handful of natural supplements that have science backing use. I like a combination of supplements to attend to differing levels of care. Pycnogenol attends to the rheumatic contribution while fish oils thin blood safely by improving flow and reducing inflammation. The type of niacin that causes a flushing sensation of the face and arms does indeed open up the little blood vessels warming everything. Evening Primrose oil not only is the traditional supplement but additionally has science supporting its use. Granny knew what helped. Finally, nitric oxide synthesis l-arginine fills the bill as well by dilating finger tip vessels. If the person with Reynaud’s is anxious or depressed, certain supplements can help with their wellbeing. Being a southerner, I’ve not experienced the pain of frostbite and I don’t want to. People describe the pain of Reynaud’s as similar to frostbite. I can only imagine the ache/pain Reynaud’s can cause but we can help.

Wisecrack Zodiac ARIES: Some days you’re the star of your own show, other days you’re just a face in the ensemble. Square up those Spanx, kiddo, because you finally get your close-up on Friday. Play your cards right, and you won’t get bumped off for a younger, hipper character. TAURUS: Love makes the world go round, but passion causes it to quiver on its axis. Find what makes you whirl, be it man, woman or sexy pizza rat. Just don’t choose Pokemon cards again, your parents are embarrassed enough as it is. GEMINI: Life is for the living, which is handy, because zombies really don’t care. Go out and show off those curves in a glitter tube top and bike shorts. The undead can’t make fun of you, they’re all staring at their phones. CANCER: You know what you want, it’s time to go and get it. Don’t worry, the universe knows how you are and is sending you a coupon for it. Destiny is great, but a good deal is even better. LEO: Be cool when your dreams come true this week, unless it’s the one about Benedict Cumberbatch and the jar of Nutella. In that case, feel free to squeal out loud. Everyone will understand. VIRGO: No matter how hard you try, you can’t run like the wind. The breeze has no feet. Grab a jet pack and chase the wind on its own turf, just watch out for tornadoes and the occasional bird strike. LIBRA: Your boss has a Woody for efficiency, but that’s okay, because filing gives you a great Buzz. Maybe you two should meet after hours and discuss your Toy Story addiction while no one else is around. SCORPIO: It’s good that your job keeps you on your toes, even if it does make you walk funny. At least when you step in dog poop, it’s easier to clean off your shoe. SAGITTARIUS: Forget about

wanting people’s respect; what you really need is their cold, hard cash. They can laugh all they want at your failures, as long as they pay to see them. Just wave at the crowds when you pass by in your Cadillac, right before you crash it into a Wienermobile. CAPRICORN: When life kicks you in the butt, turn around and demand “Who made you the boss of me?” After it bashes you in the face a few times, buy it a beer and steal its wallet while it isn’t look-

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ing. AQUARIUS: Be brave, be smart, be bold, and you’ll end up the most boring person at the Christmas party. Grab that lampshade and give yourself something to regret on Instagram tomorrow. PISCES: Even when things are going your way, they take Apple Maps to get there. Hang on tight, unless you have to dodge traffic. Answers on page 16

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Lively Entertainment THURSDAY, DEC. 3 • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: Melissa Carper & the Magic Carpet Riders, 9 p.m. • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-2537020: Green Screen Karaoke, 9 p.m. • Grande Taverne, 37 N. Main St., 479253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 105 E. Van Buren, 479-253-2500: SOB, 8 p.m. FRIDAY, DEC. 4 • Berean Coffee House, 4032 E. Van Buren, 479-244-7495: The Silver Lining, 8 p.m. • Cathouse / Pied Piper, 479-363-9976: Caleb Martin, 8 p.m. to midnight • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: The Billabong Waters, 9 p.m. • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-2537020: DJ and Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Arkansas Red, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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• Grub & Pub Club 169, 169 E. Van Buren, 479-253-7122: TBA, 8:30 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): DJ Karaoke with Kara, 9 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 479-253-2525: TBA, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 47 Spring St., 479363-6444: Karaoke with DJ Goose, 8 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: Aaron Mullins Band, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, DEC. 5 • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Eric Howell ‘Ol Scratch, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m • Cathouse / Pied Piper, 479-363-9976: RK Ellis, 8 p.m. to Midnight • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: Brother Bagman, 9 p.m. • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: DJ and Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Karaoke, 8 p.m. • Legends Saloon: DJ Karaoke with Stan, 9 p.m., • New Delhi Cafe, 479-253-2525: Terri & the Executives, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; • Rowdy Beaver Den: Arkansas Bootleg, noon to 4 p.m.; Blew Reed & the Flatheads , 8 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 479-253-8544: 2 Dog 2 Karaoke, 7 p.m. SUNDAY, DEC. 6 • Brews, 479-244-0878: Cards Against Humanity with Beer Specials, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Chelsea’s: Jerry jones & All his friends, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: Green Screen Karaoke, 7 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Texas Holdem, 7 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 479-253-2525: TBA, noon to 4 p.m.

MONDAY, DEC. 7 • Chelsea’s: SprUngbilly, 9 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Pool Tournament, 8 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Ladies Night, Happy Hour all night for ladies! TUESDAY, DEC. 8 • Cathouse / Pied Piper, 479-363-9976: Los Roscoes, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 9 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Taco Tuesday • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Game Night: Texas Holdem and Pool Tournament, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9 • Chelsea’s: Stevie Tombstone, 9 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169: Wild Women Wednesdays, Ladies Night • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Game Night: Beer Pong, Jinga, etc.

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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

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 479-2538610.

Dec. 6: Just One Starfish

Rabbi Rob Lennick will talk on “Just One Starfish” at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk Street in Eureka Springs. Childcare is provided.

Dec. 6: Sunday Community Supper

pers are free and everyone is welcome.

Dec. 7: Metafizzies Meeting

The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) will discuss a metaphysical interpretation of the Bible at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain Street in Eureka Springs. All are welcome.

Dec. 7: Carroll County Retired Teachers Meeting

The Carroll County Retired Teachers will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at Forest Hills Restaurant in Eureka Springs. Bring a $5 gift card for gift exchange and wear an ugly Santa sweater. Call Donna Hill at 870423-5388 if you need a ride.

Dec. 8: Mercy Hospital Berryville hosts Santa

Santa will visit Mercy Hospital Berryville from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8, in the visitors entrance lobby. Refreshments will be served.

Dec. 12: Love Your Community Fundraiser

A fundraiser will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Great Hall at the Passion Play in Eureka Springs. There will be hot soups, buttered bread and more for $10 per person. Children under 5 will be free. There will also be an auction for homemade desserts and gifts.

Dec. 12: Advent Retreat

St. James Episcopal Church will host an

advent retreat from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 at the House of Blessings Center on More Mountain just east of Eureka Springs. Register by calling 479-2538610 by Tuesday, Dec. 8.

Dec. 12: Chili Cook-Off

The Carroll County Senior Center at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville will host a chili cook-off from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. It costs $7 for adults, $4 for seniors over 55 and $3 for children under 13. To submit chili, you must apply by Monday, Dec. 7. All proceeds benefit Toys for Tots. Call 870-350-4283 for more information.

Dec. 13: The Interdependent Web of All Existence

Al Larson will speak on the interdependent web of all existence at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk Street in Eureka Springs. Childcare is provided.

Dec. 13: Still on the Hill

Still on the Hill will host a free concert celebrating the life and devotional art of Ed Stilley at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Plan to arrive early, as there is limited seating. A book signing will follow the concert.

Dec. 17: Retirement Reception

The Holiday Island Fire Department and Holiday Island Fire Department Auxiliary will host a retirement reception to honor Jack and Connie Deaton from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Holiday Island Clubhouse Ballroom.

Dec. 20: Christmas Cantata

The Eureka Springs Methodist Choir will perform a Christmas Cantata at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, at the church’s morning service. All are welcome.

Dec. 20: Christmas Songs

Secular and sacred Christmas songs will be sung at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk Street in Eureka Springs. Childcare is provided.

Dec. 27: Holiday Brunch

The annual holiday brunch will take place at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk St. in Eureka Springs. Child care is provided. More details on the brunch will be announced at a later date.

Jan. 23: Garage Sale

Best Western Inn of the Ozarks will host the second annual Eureka Springs Historical Museum’s Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, in the convention center. Admission will cost $3 per person. You can rent an 8-by-30-foot booth for $30 to sell items. Tables are available for an additional $5. Call Kindra at 479-253-9768 Ext. 602 or email kindra@innoftheozarks. com for more information or to reserve a space.

ONGOING MEETINGS

St. James Episcopal Church will host Sunday community suppers from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. beginning Sunday, Dec. 6. This is the sixth season of the suppers, with meld provided by local restaurants. Supper will be provided every Sunday during the winter season until March 20. The suppers are free and everyone is welcome. The Eureka Springs Farmers Market will be open in the winter from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays. There are fresh veggies, meats, baked goods, soaps, jellies and seasonal items like wreaths and crafts. The Carroll County Branch of the Ozark Offroad Cyclist club will host training rides at 2 p.m. every Sunday at Lake Leatherwood.

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Ozarks Chorale to host holiday concert Dec. 12

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The Eureka Springs Drama Department will host a performance of ‘Annie, Jr.’ on Friday, Dec. 11, and Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Eureka Springs High School auditorium.

Eureka Springs Drama Department to perform ‘Annie, Jr.’ For Eureka Springs residents who love musicals, it’s not such a hard knock life after all. The Eureka Springs Drama Department will host a performance of “Annie, Jr.” on Friday, Dec. 11 and Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Eureka Springs High School auditorium. Drama teacher Rick Mann will direct the production, the first broadway junior musical his students have performed. This is the most challenging production the drama department has undertaken, according to a press release from the school. Annie, Jr. is a 90-minute abbreviated music theatre international musical based on the comic strip Little Orphan Annie. The junior version follows closely to the original broadway stage musical, depicting the life of a New York City orphan who is invited to share the holidays with millionaire Oliver Warbucks. Annie wins over the Warbucks family and they offer to adopt her, but she dreams of being re-

united with her real parents. The cast includes: Corinna Campbell-Green as Annie; D.J. Rassinier as Warbucks; Ashlynn Lockhart at Grace Farrell; Heidi Kirk as Miss Hannigan; Sam Todd as Rooster Hannigan; Rachel Adams as Lilly St. Regis; and Izzaiah Terry as Sandy. Mann and his stagecraft class are responsible for set design. The pre-show will begin at 6:30 p.m. both nights, with holiday music presented by the Eureka Springs Middle School and the Singing Scottie Choirs from the middle and elementary schools. Admission is $10 for adults and $2 for students. Tickets purchased on Friday will be honored again on Saturday for returning guests. Cornerstone Bank is underwriting the production. Mann asked the community to thank the bank for its sponsorship, saying “it’s a delight to bring a popular, high-quality musical to the community.” Tickets will be available at the door.

The celebratory sounds of four-part harmony will usher in the holiday spirit at this year’s Ozarks Chorale Holidays in the Hills concert that will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Auditorium. This year’s holiday concert features selections from a variety of musical styles from Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus to traditional Spanish carols and compositions of the Ozarks composer-in-residence, Ellen Stephenson, who is also the group’s accompanist. Beth Withey, artistic director and conductor, now in her 5th year as the ensemble’s director, said that the chorale will be presenting nearly all new music at this concert. “We always like to feature a variety of instruments during the concert, and this year we are very upbeat, literally, about our three concert pieces that fea-

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Merlin, a handsome, medium-sized, 14-month-old black and white border collie is this week’s Pet of the Week. Merlin is energetic, loves to play in water, kennel-trained and great with dogs and children. He’s your typical Border Collie, smart, very lovable and a super pet. Merlin is neutered, has his shots and is waiting to be adopted at the Good Shepherd Humane Society, Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. every day but Wednesday Call 479-253-9188 for more information.

ture our percussionists who are siblings ranging in age from 9 to 16,” she said. The highlight of their program is always the finale, the Hallelujah Chorus, where audience members are invited to stand and join the singing. “We are thankful for our patrons who attend each year and are always happy to see new faces. Together, let’s fill the Auditorium with music,” Paul Gandy, Chorale president said. Tickets for the concert may be purchased at The Auditorium ticket office for $10. Student tickets are free. The box office will open one hour prior to the performance. Proceeds from the sale of intermission refreshments will benefit the Carroll County Music Group, a local nonprofit organization associated with the National Federation of Music Clubs. For more information, visit www.theozarkschorale.org.

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December hours for Gaskins Switch snow village and train display

The snow village and train display at Gaskins Switch Village in Eureka Springs will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 20. The exhibit is located at 2051 Hwy. 63 East in Eureka Springsand consists of over 300 buildings in a wintery setting, together with three Lionel 0-scale trains, a Lionel 0-scale trolley and many accessories and surprises. Special evening hours will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 21, 22 and 23, which are the final dates for

this event. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 5 to 12. Children under 5 are free. Tickets are available at the door. Larry and Cathy Handley, Gaskins Switch and Mrs. Shirley Bird made this exhibit possible. Proceeds benefit the Eureka Springs Historical Museum. Special tours for groups of10 or more can be arranged by calling the museum. For more information, email director@ eurekaspringshistoricalmuseum.org or call 479-253-9417.

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Kings River home with 300+ ft. frontage on 6 acres. This pristine home is light, bright and spacious. More acreage is available. $269,000. MLS#1002697

DEBBIE CLARKE 479-244-6040

exploreureka@gmail.com - debbieclarke.com One of Eureka’s fine dining restaurant & lodging located on Spring St. features 4 main dining areas, a bar, 2 kitchens, 3 nitely rental units, mgr quarters, 2 separate outdoor areas, windowed views of Hardy Springs, beautiful structural details throughout! Now is your chance to own a historic building and one of the most successful businesses in Eureka! $850,000. MLS #708159

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OFF THE GRID HOME! This straw bale home on this 6.9 acres features an open floor plan with 1 bedroom downstairs & a loft bedroom OFF THE upstairs. Cistern for water, propane stove/refrig/water GRID HOME heater. Solar panels for electric. Huge 1080 sq ft 3 side wrap around deck for relaxing or entertaining in the great outdoors. Separate outbuilding has electric panels & a workshop/office. Beautiful land with White River access. $140,000. ML# 741809

Beautiful commercial lots located between Planner Hill and downtown Eureka shopping. The heavy foot & road traffic make this an ideal location for a commercial business. POSSIBLE SELLER FINANCE! $349,000. MLS# 717740

PAUL FAULK 479-981-0668

KINGS RIVER VALLEY VIEW! Main building is currently Jim’s Saloon but with 3 bedrooms and full bath could make great family compound. Originally the Walker schoolhouse from early 1900’s with additions. Nice detached covered deck/patio area overlooks KRV. Also has separate 2bed, 1bath cabin and large 24x32 detached 2car garage w/workshop. All of this on 4.6 acres +/- gives you plenty of room to expand! $250,000. MLS# 702105

Beaver Lake lot awaits your dream home. Property has been perked for 3 bedroom house, has community well & electric, great seasonal view!!! ***BONUS*** Buy the land, get a slip in community dock. $39,750. MLS#719926

Recently remodeled home with lake view. 3 bed/2 bath, 2 car garage w/workshop space, open living/ dining/kitchen, oak cabinets, glass tile backsplash, marble vanities, back deck, covered front porch, new paint inside & out, new architectural roof, RV pad, great yard, community well. MUST SEE. $149,900. MLS #739748

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CHERYL COLBERT 479.981.6249

Beaver lake 584’ waterfront 4.88 acres with a 2 slip private boat dock. Gated access call listing Broker. $176,000. MLS #1001916

DEBBIE CLARKE 479-244-6040

exploreureka@gmail.com - debbieclarke.com Fabulously restored 8,528 sq ft historic 2 story landmark building w/ basement. Shop on main floor & balconied living quarters upstairs both hosting approx. 3000 sq. ft. each. Located in historic downtown on Main St. flanked by parking on 3 sides. This rare totally restored piece of history has amenities galore. $795,000. MLS #692653

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3 acre Beaver lakefront 411’ of water frontage. Lot has a soil perk test and a well. Boat slip is available for additional cost. $197,500. MLS #1001910

A truly inspiring view of majestic Beaver lake on 2.57 acres with a boat slip included. $220,000. MLS #1004443

DEBBIE CLARKE 479-244-6040

exploreureka@gmail.com - debbieclarke.com Historic downtown building with commercial space on ground floor and residence on upper level. Each level is 1,428 sq ft plus unfinished basement. Zoned COM/RES makes this a great live & work situation . Dual street access. Close to downtown shops & restaurants. Main street foot traffic makes this an Ideal location for your commercial business. $279,000. MLS# 736743

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exploreureka@gmail.com - debbieclarke.com A secluded cottage conveniently located within walking distance to shops, restaurants & trolley. Currently used as nitely lodging. Would be great as a private home, a weekend geta-way or income producing. Cathedral beamed ceiling with 2 skylights. Open floor plan. The oversized front porch is ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Off street parking. $148,200. ML S#735707.

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