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A Visit with St. Nick: New Santa Steps into Role
Santa is doing the heavy lifting, including daily appearances around town through There’s a new Santa in town this year, Dec. 14. who’s experience qualifies him to wear the Sometimes he works two shifts back to white mantle. He can be seen around town back, but once he dons the red suit, he goes driving a shiny red vehicle. He has exten- on Santa Standard Time, where minutes sive experience puttick by without noting out chimney tice. fires. When he was “I love watching young, he flew all the children’s facSanta will be making daily appearover the country as es,” he said. “It’s so ances in Eureka Springs through Dec. a member of the Air neat.” 14. To see where he’ll be, go to the Force. And while Santa has previEureka Springs Downtown Network he doesn’t have exous experience as a website and click on “Spot Santa” perience with reinseasonal employee under Christmas Festival Family Fun. deer, Santa grew up in Idaho and NeSanta’s appearances are sponsored by riding horses in the braska. He also used local businesses. He is donating his Rocky Mountains. to wear a big hat and fee to the Angel Giving Tree. Santa talked exa star in a job where clusively with the he found out who’s Citizen about his naughty or nice. life, including his childhood memories of What’s changed since he first donned the St. Nicholas visiting his town in Idaho. red suit 15 years ago—more children ask “He’d come downtown on the fire truck for clothes—including coats. every year,” Santa said. “He’d hand out “There are a lot of low-income families candy, oranges and apples. We thought it in the area,” he said. was the greatest thing back then.” But most children ask for toys or dolls, As everyone knows from seeing the he said. So he does not disappoint them, movie,”The Santa Clause,” when one Santa he watches the parents’ faces to check that is unable to carry on, another one appears. they agree with the child’s request before Such was the case last December, when Eu- responding. He does not have problems reka’s Santa was unable to appear in Basin with skeptics, he said, because children who Park on the Friday after Thanksgiving, and come to see Santa are the age of believers. the new Santa stepped into his shoes. The He does have to deal with small children old Santa is scheduled to ride in the Dec. who are afraid of Santa, but is sometimes 5 Christmas Parade of Lights, but the new too successful in overcoming fears. By Jennifer Jackson
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“I had one little girl who was scared to death to come up to me,” he said. “Any time my knee was empty, she was back.” He doesn’t have a problem with children pulling his beard to see if it’s real — more often, kids poke him in the stomach to see if the padding is. Parents are respectful, he said, and people of all ages like to sit on Santa’s knee to have their picture taken. “It’s fun to get back into it when you’re an adult and believe in the season,” he said. Santa and Mrs. Claus met in Nebraska, where she owned a gift shop. In 1996, they moved to Eureka Springs, and she opened a shop here. They sold more Christmas items in July than December, Santa said. Mrs. Claus’ shop is now on Spring Street, the one with elves making toys in the window. After the holidays, she is planning to turn one room into a Christmas store, so Santa will be busy working on the remodel.
He also has to take down the Christmas lights at their house, and is hoping not to do it in bad weather. Santa got tired of dealing with snow so the couple decided to move to Eureka Springs. “This winter, I’m thinking I didn’t move far enough south,” he said. But any time or weather, he’s out the door when the phone rings: Santa is a volunteer with the Eureka Springs Fire Department, and drives the big red fire engine. A few hints for children expecting Santa to drop by their house in his sleigh on Christmas Eve: Don’t play with matches. And be sure to have cookies and a hot beverage waiting. “I like chocolate chip,” Santa said, “and I’d rather have coffee than milk.” Coffee helps him keep awake during the long night, he said, when Santa travels all over the globe, bringing the spirit of Christmas to the children of the world.
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Citizens meet to stand against water fluoridation By Alana Cook
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Carroll County Citizens for Safe Drinking Water met Tuesday night to discuss ways to stop the fluoridation of water in Carroll and Boone counties early next year. The Arkansas legislature passed a law in early 2011 requiring fluoridation of water in cities and counties of more than 5,000 people. The meeting, which lasted more than an hour, included break-out sessions where citizens discussed everything from legislation to media campaigns to raise awareness on the perils of water fluoridation. Eureka Springs Alderwoman Joyce Zeller was among one of the speakers who adamantly opposes industrial-strength fluoride in the local water supply. Zeller and other speakers at the meeting said that the chemicals that are used to fluoridate water are a byproduct of smelting ore and are not
Citizens at the meeting questioned sold in the United States. Alderwoman Mickey Schneider told the Citizen in an how Delta Dental, which they say is interview last month that the fluoride paying for equipment to fluoridate comes from countries like China and Arkansas water, can be classified as a non-profit organiMexico but that the zation since Delta Carroll-Boone Water Dental is also an inDistrict had located “We would like to surance corporation. a European compaknow how a non-profit “We would like ny that could possito know how a bly provide a better can also be an non-profit can also grade of fluoride. insurance company. be an insurance comZeller talked about I’ve been a business pany,” said Becky supporting the ArGillette, who spoke kansas Water Addi- reporter for several years at the meeting. “I’ve tive Accountabiliand this doesn’t make been a business rety Act, which was sense.” porter for seversponsored by State al years and this Sen. Bryan King, – Becky Gillette doesn’t make sense.” R-Green Forest, and Further invesco-sponsored by State Rep. Bob Ballinger, R-Hinds- tigation by the Citizen revealed that ville. The legislation was introduced in Charity Navigator shows Delta Dental February 2013 and died in the Arkansas Plan of Arkansas is listed as a 501(c) (4) organization. According to the InSenate in May 2013. ternal Revenue Service, 501(c)(4) tax exemption status “provides for the exemption of two very different types of organizations with their own distinct qualification requirements.” The two types of organizations are social welfare organizations and local associations of employees. The IRS defines social welfare organizations as “civic leagues or organizations not organized for profit but operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare and local associations of employees where membership is limited to the employees of designated person(s) in a particular
municipality, and the net earnings of which are devoted exclusively for the promotion of social welfare.” According to the IRS website, organizations that engage in substantial lobbying activities sometimes also are classified as social welfare organizations. Corporations were allowed to give unrestricted contributions to political campaigns and 501(c)(4)s grew exponentially as a result of the Citizens United case. No matter their political affiliation, local politicians agree with citizens who say that the fluoride issue is not just a medical issue but also a personal rights issue. “From my standpoint, it’s not the state’s business to get involved in people’s personal health decisions,” Ballinger said. “There are individuals who believe fluoride is damaging to them. Whether the science or facts show it’s damaging, which I think it does, it’s irrelevant because individuals believe fluoridation is damaging so the state should let people make their own health decisions.” Speakers at the meeting encouraged citizens to take action and ask for personal exemptions for themselves and their family members that would require schools to provide bottled water to children whose parents request the exemption. According to the speakers at the meeting, Delta Dental provided grants that paid for the water fluoridation equipment at CBWD.
City council to discuss county-wide CAPC membership Staff Reports The City Council will meet at 6 p.m. next Monday to discuss whether members of the City Advertising and Promotions Commission will be allowed to live outside of the city but within the county. Other agenda items include:
• Dwane Allen’s emailed recommendations for yard waste – Second reading • Amending the Personnel Policy Handbook – Second reading • Status report/2015 plans for Commissions, Department Heads, and the Building Inspector • 2015 Parking lot lease agreement
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Noted exotic animal expert, documentarians visit Turpentine Creek
Staff Reports as a police officer, firefighter, or EMT, Two weeks ago, Tim Harrison, noted most people never have to deal with exotic animal expert and co-founder of a live tiger jumping out of a burning Outreach for Animals, met with Turpen- building, for instance, because someone tine Creek Wildlife Refuge staff to talk had it as a pet but forgot to mention it,” about animal rescues. Also on hand were he said. “But I was there when it hapCarroll County Sheriff Bob Grudek, Eu- pened. We got it in the back of the sherreka Springs Fire Chief Rhys Williams, iff’s car, which it tore to shreds, but that and other first responders. was the only place we had available.” The meeting was coordinated by Harrison is the focus of “The EleTCWR President Tanya Smith and a phant in the Living Room,” praised by team of young documentary filmmak- critics as one of the best films of the ers who are followyear. The documening Harrison and tary takes viewers his work around the on a journey deep in“Not every place is like country. One of the side the controversial Turpentine Creek. This film’s producers, American subculture place is spot-on. You David Enden, was of raising the most follow safety protocols an intern at Turpendangerous animals in tine Creek a year the world as common and your staff obviously ago. The other twoknows what they’re doing. household pets. thirds of the team, One purpose of Everything is clean and award-winning filmthe meeting was so safe, and the animals are TCWR could share makers John Mingione and Chris Cawell cared for. It isn’t like with local officials pelluto, are Enden’s depth of its own that always, believe me.” the childhood friends. safety protocols and Harrison, who has to help coordinate – Tim Harrison dealt with everything that plan with law from big cats to prienforcement and othmates to reptiles, said the words animal er first responders should it ever have to sanctuary are often used very loosely, be implemented. resulting in dire situations for all in“It goes without saying that human volved. life takes absolute priority in every “Not every place is like Turpentine case,” said TCWR Vice-President Scott Creek,” he said. “This place is spot-on. Smith. “What we’re interested in here You follow safety protocols and your today is everyone being familiar with staff obviously knows what they’re do- Turpentine Creek, being familiar with ing. Everything is clean and safe, and what we do and what to expect should the animals are well cared for. It isn’t they ever need to be called,” he said. like that always, believe me,” he said. All attendees shared copies of Harrison co-founded Outreach For TCWR’s, safety plan, and at the sugAnimals in 2001 with a group of fellow police officers, firefighters, and gestion of Sheriff Grudek, a meeting is paramedics. Outreach For Animals, a planned between now and the end of the non-profit 501c(3) organization, has as year to bring in more local responders to its mission educating young people to disseminate the information as broadly respect wildlife and its natural habitat. as possible. Also planned are a series of situation analysis drills to put the safety But they educate other people as well. “No matter how well-trained you are protocols into practice.
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Turpentine Creek Animal Curator Emily McCormack and exotic animal expert Tim Harrison discuss big cats during a meeting Monday at TCWR. Harrison was here as part of a documentary being filmed on his work.
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Meeting last week to hear an assessment of the doughboy statue in Basin Park from Bruce Wright, left, were Photos by Jennifer Jackson Bruce Levine, parks director, historian Suzanne Williams and Bill Featherstone, parks commissioner. Art conThe back of the canteen is missing on the doughboy statue. servator Wen Norton, right, prepared an earlier report on the statue.
Saving the Doughboy: Monument men assess statue
By Jennifer Jackson
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His nose has been broken twice and reset. His gun has several cracks in it. The base of his canteen is missing and the platform he stands on is cracked. The World War I doughboy statue in Basin Park has seen better days, and may again. Last Friday, masonry expert Bruce Wright and art conservator Wen Norton met with local parks officials and a historian to assess the condition of the doughboy statue and suggest a course of action. According to Wright, the marble statue and the red dolomite base are in need of repair, but appear to be on a solid footing. “This dolomite is in great shape,” Wright said. “It doesn’t look like there’s any movement.” Wright, who lives near Beaver, has traveled all over the country working on mon-
uments in national parks for the National Park Service. He is currently assigned to the Vicksburg, Miss., National Military Park. Employed for nine years at the stone quarry north of Eureka, he has worked on the masonry in Basin Park before: in the mid-1980s, he replaced three-fourths of the curved retaining wall and also rebuilt the retaining wall along Spring Sreet. But in places, the raised paved surface of Basin Park is falling, according to Parks Commissioner Bill Featherstone. The good news: none of the dolomite stones in the doughboy’s base are out of place, which would denote differential sinking. If that were the case, someone would have had to go down under the park surface and assess the situation, something parks officials have done before. “From the valve, it goes off in four different directions,” Featherstone said, referring to the tunnels radiating from the grate
over Basin Spring. The statue, however, is in obvious need of repair. A memorial to men from Carroll County’s Western District who lost their lives in the Great War, the doughboy is made of Colorado Yule marble, Wright said, which is similar to Italian Carrera marble. Fixing cracks in marble is a relatively straight-forward procedure, he said. Wright also prescribed comprehensive joint repair for the dolomite base to prevent water from settling in the gaps and freezing. Norton, an art conservator whose business in based in New York, did a earlier assessment of the statue condition, which raised concerns about the foundation. Repairing the statue, which weighs an estimated 675 pounds, in situ would be easier and less expensive than moving it, he said. Moving the statue, however, is in line with a Parks Master Plan recommenda-
tion, Featherstone said. As it now stands, the statue blocks the line of sight of people watching concerts in the bandshell. The statue may have been added to the existing base, which has a Spanish-American War memorial plaque on the back, or the plaque moved to the statue base. Either way, relocating the statue is not without precedence, Featherstone said. “There are things in the park that were actually moved around,” he said. Wright said carved doughboy statues were distributed around the country as World War I memorials, so the one in Basin Park may have been standard issue. Suzanne Williams, a local historian, said she has has not come across any statues in her research that match the one in Basin Park. According to Susan Schaefer’s “I Didn’t Know That” books on Eureka Springs, the current doughboy statue is a replacement of the original, which deteriorated.
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From The Editor
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By Alana Cook
Without darkness there is no light
reed’s Scott Stapp had a meltdown that went viral on YouTube last week. The flurry of comments from the public ranged from “he’s crazy” to “he’s in pain.” It got me thinking. I began thinking about my mom, who passed away four years ago today. And I thought about the source of Stapp’s heavy lyrics that I’ve used so many times for inspiration. I hear people say a lot that we need to focus on the positive, in the news industry and in our own lives. I think they are right. But, there’s a caveat. Without walking through the darkness, we cannot see the light. In news, we work with facts — cold, hard, emotionless facts. We take the facts, assemble them into a story and hope in the end our product makes some kind of a difference to our readers and our community. If we only run “positive” stories, then we would bypass truth and subsequently what makes each of us human. Stapp’s lyrics to me were biting, gut-wrenching and true to his pain. He never minced words. He talked about his faith, his love, his self-created prison. Hold me now, I’m six feet from the edge and I’m thinking, maybe six feet ain’t so far down. He braved the pain to get to the core of his emotion to create music. It’s not that he created the pain to make music, but rather that he saw it for what it was. The nurse took me into a room with about 10 doctors. It was snowing. I remember because I looked out of her hospital room where snow fell on the U.S. Capitol. It was dark, and the snow glowed under the lights as if each snowflake had
a purpose. I sat down in a cold, hard hospital chair. “Are you alone?” one doctor asked. “Yes. Well, my kids are at the sitter’s,” I responded. They told me that my mom was dying, she had about 24 hours left and that resuscitating her would only prolong her pain. They said they could make her comfortable and that it was my job to help do that. I had to tell them when my 55-year-old mom was in pain so the nurse could give her another shot. So I did. Every hour on the hour I called the nurse in, and watched while her breath weakened and her pulse lowered. And it hurt like hell. When she took her last breath at 11:38 p.m. I stood up. “You done good, mama.” I took a cleansing shower, and I walked out to tell the nurses. My mom always taught me to stand for something. She said that love is the answer but sometimes we have to walk through pain and the situations in which we find ourselves to see the light. So, when people tell me that journalists need to focus on the positive, my response is that we do. We see the beauty in the pain. And we try to tell stories that reflect the human condition without compromising the cold, hard, facts. We ask for your patience and we understand your frustration. And, we try to do good. Sometimes we fail. But I hope that more often, we get it right. These are your stories. And they matter. ••• Alana Cook is associate editor of the Lovely County Citizen. Her email address is Citzen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Citizen of the Week Lovely County Citizen Office Manager Margo Elliott is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Margo, whose last day at the Citizen will be Tuesday, Dec. 9, was nominated by Associate Editor Alana Cook. “I have watched her participate in the community, help others, and give selflessly to her disabled brother and adopted children,” Cook said. She jumped in this past week when we had a call from someone who was in trouble and kept the lady on the phone until we got her help. She goes the extra mile at work and in the community, and for those whom she loves. We will miss her.”
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Animals don’t deserve pain and abuse Laurie Gunnels Cathy Andy Yang “Gi Gi” Barker-Brown “Sushi King” Go to the Christmas Parade.
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“Spend Christmas with cats at Turpentine Creek.”
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“I’ll be leaving town and spending time with my kids.”
“Be with my family.”
Debbie Reddick “Gamma”
“Going to New Mexico to see my daughter and grandson.”
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EDITOR: (This letter is in reaction to an opinion by a professor at the University of Texas who wrote defending keeping wild animals in captivity. He opined that as long as the wild animals were provided with adequate conditions, that captivity was not inherently detrimental). Inherently detrimental? As long as they are fed regularly and have adequate shelter? Okay, now I have to get into this discussion. That argument was used in the 1700s to defend human slavery. It is not inherently detrimental for the same reason, but we don’t endorse it today, except, apparently, in Haiti, where it is legal. Even if these “wild” animals are bred in captivity, they still have their wild DNA. They are not, while being trained, “approval seeking,” like a dog. The only way you can force an “inherently” wild animal to behave in a human way, like riding a bicycle, or sitting upright on a stool, is with pain. Only fear of pain and the will to avoid it will get you the desired results. In my mind, the vote on the circus ordinance was not entirely about circuses. It was about Eureka Springs and who we are. We do not endorse providing opportunities to commercial enterprises who use pain and abuse to train animals to entertain us, in order to benefit financially.
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The argument I got in an email that we needed circuses so our children could get a chance to see an elephant or a tiger up close appalled me. That is not a real animal you’re seeing; it is a parody of that animal, once naturally wild, which has had all the wildness driven out of it. It’s the same thing that you see when you visit a zoo and watch an animal which has been pacing ceaselessly back and forth in this twelve foot cage for the last ten years. He is no longer that animal. Captivity has altered him. When we hear of a war prisoner who has been kept in a small cage for years and taken out regularly to be beaten we are angry and consider the perpetrators evil. But, you say, “we’re not talking humans, this is only an animal.” Therein lies human arrogance. Too many of us feel that humans are better than the other animals because we have reason, opposable thumbs, and are aware of our mortality. I don’t agree. If you believe in a God, then we are all the same. Eureka Springs is unique because it was founded entirely by people suffering from pain and sickness who came here hoping to find relief. We are a sanctuary. We are where you come to get yourself together so you can go back to the real world. We don’t abuse animals, human or otherwise. I supported the Domestic Partner Resolution because society was discriminating unjustly toward some members. I opposed traveling wild animal circuses because they were unjustly applying abusive training methods to
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Members of the local chapter of Beta Sigma Phi pose for a photo after setting up the nativity scene in the Basin Park bandshell last week.
Don’t Steal Baby Jesus: Sorority Solves Theft Problem
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Nine years ago, a Eureka Springs woman named Virginia Voiers accepted a dare on her 70th birthday to steal the baby Jesus from the nativity scene in the Basin Park bandshell. The theft, which was discovered, resulted in the city of Eureka Springs filing charges against Voiers, who had to appear in court, and provided fodder for newspapers around the country. Voiers returned the baby Jesus, but it’s not the one in the manger this Christmas. “We got it back; then it was stolen again,” Nancy Wharton said. Wharton is a member of Xi Alpha Nu, the local chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority. Founded in Eureka Springs in 1950, the chapter began the tradition of putting up a nativity scene in the Basin Park band shell that first year. According to Mary Beckely, the first year the figures were cardboard. The life-sized figures of Mary, Joseph and the baby, three wise men, a shepherd and numerous animals are now of composite and are very expensive to buy. Some have been replaced due to wear, but they’ve had to replace baby Jesus so many times, sorority members said, that
the company that makes the figures commented. “They said ‘You’ve bought more baby Jesuses than anyone else in the country,’” said Shirley Bird. So the sorority members decided to do something about the problem. While they aren’t willing to discuss the details, they want everyone to know that the nativity figures are not only protected by a security system connected to the police station, but that anyone who touches the baby Jesus is in for a shock. “Just don’t try to come in and steal it,” Nancy Wharton said. Before the security system was installed, the baby Jesus was abducted numerous times, Bonnie Willard said. Once, it was stolen by a teenager who was visiting from Kansas City. When his mother found the figure in his room, she contacted the sorority and sent it back to Eureka. Sorority members also aren’t willing to divulge the place where they store the figures during the year. The sorority has a dozen members, who live in Missouri, Eureka Springs, Holiday Island and Beaver Lake. They enlist the aid of husbands to transport and set up the nativity scene every year.
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The weeks before Christmas are always filled with things to do. But children at Eureka Springs Elementary School have one job checked off: they’ve written their letters to Santa. That’s because this year, writing a letter to Santa was a classroom activity. According to school counselor Rachal Hyatt, teachers incorporated writing letters to Santa into their literacy curriculum, using the activity to teach students how to write a persuasive letter. Students also learned how to address an envelope properly to send through the mail, Hyatt said. They posted the letters in the bright red Santa’s mailbox, created by Carol
Friesen, that was set up in the school entry hall. This week, the Eureka Springs Downtown Network elves picked up the letters and delivered them to Santa. And Santa is writing back. “We are very excited to see the responses that the students get from Santa,” Hyatt said. “We expect that responses will be received next week and children will read their letters when they are delivered at the elementary.” Once Santa responds, the children’s letters will be put up in downtown shop windows, according to Jacqueline Wolven, director of the Eureka Springs Downtown Network, which is sponsoring the Letters to Santa program.
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The 2014 2nd Annual Great Ozarkan Beard Off was held over the weekend in downtown Eureka Springs. Organizers Latigo Treuer and Keith Weitzman took over the festival this year. The competition was intense across nine categories. Twelve volunteers worked for weeks gathering sponsors and lining up locations for this showcase of hair and all its glory. Below is the grand champion in the Full Beard Natural division, Danny Norman. Above is a large group of contestants as they smile and wave for the camera, moments before the winners were announced. Bottom right is the 1st Place winner in the Urban Amish division, Curtis Claybaker. At right is Elijah Paulie in his patriotic attire. See more pictures on page 23. Winners; Full Beard Natural, Danny Norman; Full Beard Freestyle, Justin Bolin; Bearded Business, Basin Park Hotel; Urban Amish, Curtis Claybaker; Sideburns, Chip Ford; Natural Mustache, Bobby Romano; Imperial Mustache, Keagan Harp; Natural Partial Beard, Jeremy Medley; Fake Beard, the mysterious Wiskerina.
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animals in an undesirable habitat, for profit. I was convinced that the citizens of Eureka agreed with me. I’m sorry that three members of the council disappointed you by voting against Ordinance 2219. If the matter comes up again, I will still vote against traveling wild animal shows. You can count on it. Joyce Zeller Alderwoman Eureka Springs City Council
In defense of circus EDITOR: We write today in opposition to the proposed ordinance restricting circuses from using live animal acts in Eureka Springs. We are disappointed that the City of Eureka Springs has chosen to accept the ideologically motivated agenda of animal rights activists over the years of knowledge and experience of animal trainers and husbandry experts. No doubt you are inundated with lies, doctored video propaganda, half truths, and hearsay. “Proof” is lacking. We sincerely hope that City Council will not tolerate this bullying any more than you would tolerate bullying in your schools. We are against abuse of animals and feel that abusers should be punished. Where we differ however, is in asking for proof of abuse in the form of empirical evidence. Proponents of performing animal bans mischaracterize or misunderstand the facts about the training and handling of circus animals. Most of the organizations that advocate such bans do so as part of a larger, animal rights agenda which opposes all or most human interaction with animals. All circuses and other animal exhibitors are subject to state and local animal cruelty laws and permit requirements in the local cities they visit and the commonwealth of Arkansas and receive unannounced inspections by USDA to ensure compliance with the Federal Animal Welfare Act. Such regulations provide protection to all performing animals and allow for the prosecution of those who neglect or mistreat the animals in their care. If any animal is being mistreated
in any environment, then the right answer is to enforce existing laws and regulations to punish bad actors, as opposed to punishing an entire industry and public who enjoy circuses. Please don’t take away the right of Eureka Springs citizens to choose for themselves if they want to attend a circus with animals. Presently what is happening in various municipalities are what I call uneven Animal Rights Ordinances like the one you presently have on your November 24 Agenda. We are in times of tight city budgets and I don’t understand why City Councils would even consider and item like this. Thank you and I respectfully urge you to vote “NO” to the Circus Ban. Sincerely, David P. Orr, Outdoor Amusement Business (OABA) Circus Unit Rep. Circus Fans Association of America (CFA) Animal Committee
Kudos to animal shelter EDITOR: For the 4th year in a row I had the pleasure of volunteering at Good Shepherd Shelter on Thanksgiving morning (so that staff could get home to families a little earlier!). The changes at the shelter since the new director Janice Durbin came on board 3 years ago are so outstandingly good I need to write this letter of gratitude to her and the staff and the shelter vet, Dr. Muller. I used to work there so I can see progress more than most visitors. Here are just a few changes. Janice does constant research on best management practices. Bleaching each cat cage every day used to be standard, even though bleach can harms cats’ respiratory systems. Now a gentler yet equally effective cleanser is used and unless bedding is soiled, it is kept. Each cage can retain more of a cat’s comforting own scent, staff time is saved cleaning, and money is saved on bleach and laundry! Less stress on cats, healthier cats, and less stressed staff! Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, the cats in cages each have their own special “condo” which Janice researched and got a good deal. This means less contact w/ steel cage floors, more comfort, a hiding
space and a perch too. Happier cats, healthier cats, less stress on staff (and savings on medications too)! The same anonymous donor also financed more fencing so that there are more outdoor play areas for dogs and puppies. The shelter is an old structure and hard to maintain, but now has a new roof and more insulation (to save on heating). A volunteer planted lovely gardens to greet visitors. Janice spends long hours after work researching donations, and volunteers faithfully write grant after grant to promote adoption or improve the facility. There is the new “spa” for washing dogs, and huge acoustic panels on kennel cement walls to cut down on the barking vibrations (so less stressful to dogs, staff and the public). Janice and volunteers have done all kinds of adoption outreach, including getting up at 5 a.m. on winter Sunday mornings to drive to a television station in Rogers to showcase some shelter animals. The newly opened Bates House for juvenile cats is similar to the Lighthouse for adult cats – a lovely “living room” for teen kitties to free range and enjoy looking out
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windows. The Bates House is so pleasant that I go there just to relax – getting covered in purring kitties is great therapy! It is a stunningly difficult job to manage a shelter in a poorer rural area, in a culture that does not value spaying or neutering pets, so the number of homeless and abused animals seems never ending. Shelter work is literally backbreaking and not highly paid. Please consider getting involved in Good Shepherd Humane Society. There are so many ways to volunteer (and you may think of some new ones yourself.) We especially need foster parents (short term). Our shelter volunteer program offers on-going one-on-one orientations to suit your schedule (just call Shelter at 2539188 for details). No particular time commitment is required & you decide what you would most enjoy doing each time you come – children (with supervision) and teens are also very welcome. I bet you will find your niche and be thankful year round! Sincerely, Nan Johnson
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Calendar of Events By Appointment: A Christmas Carol Auditions
Auditions for a staged reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol will be held soon. There will be six performances taking place in mid- to late December. For further information and to book an appointment to audition, email kscales@ix.netcom.com.
By Appointment: ‘The Eight: Reindeer Monologues’ Auditions
Joe Watts is looking to cast two characters for the play “The Eight: Reindeer Monologues,” a wild and wacky comedy with eight reindeer dishing about the real Santa. It is risque and not for children. Watts is hoping to cast Cupid, a male in his 20s or 30s, and Vixen, a female in her 20s or 30s. If you know of anyone that might be right for the role or if you’d like to audition, contact Joe at joeleewatts@ att.net or 479-981-2881.
Now to Dec. 23: Snow Train Village
The largest privately owned Snow Train Village in the United States will be held in Eureka Springs beginning Nov. 15 and ending Dec. 23. The exhibit, which features over 300 buildings and various trains, is open from 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. It is located at the Gaskins Switch Village. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children.
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.
Dec. 6: White Elephant Sale and Bake Sale
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 479-2538610.
The Holiday Island Fire Department Auxiliary will host its annual White Elephant Sale and Bake Sale from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Holiday Island Clubhouse. This favorite sale is the place to shop for Christmas items, furniture, home decor, household goods, jewelry, antiques and much more, all priced to sell. The bake sale will feature homemade items made by the auxiliary. Proceeds benefit the Holiday Island Fire Department and Fire Responders.
Dec. 5, 6 and 7: And Then There Were None
Dec. 6: Writing Workshop: Claiming the Land
Dec. 4: 48th Annual Silver Tea
The Eureka Springs High School Drama Troupe will be performing the stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s book And Then There Were None 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Eureka Springs High School Auditorium. Admission at the door is $10 for adults and $5 for students. Any guest wishing to attend more than one performance may reuse his or her ticket stub for free admittance. For more information, contact Rick Mann at rmann@es.k12.ar.us or call 479-253-8875.
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 417-230-7211.
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.
Dec. 6: Woodward Memorial Concert Series: College of the Ozarks Handbell Choir
The Holiday Island Community Church continues the Woodward Memorial Concert Series with the College of the Ozarks Handbell Choir 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 in the church sanctuary on 188 Stateline Dr. in Holiday Island. The bell choir has received many honors including first place in the Missouri Handbell Competition for three years and will perform selections from favorite Christmas carols. The Holiday Island Community Church Handbell Choir will join the College of the Ozarks Handbell Choir for a special feature. For more information, contact Bill Branum at 479-981-0153 or Jim Swiggart at 479981-2659.
Dec. 6: Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
ESDN Main Street Rotary Interact and the Future Business Leaders of America
will host Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree with Santa and International Characters from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Basin Spring Park.
Dec. 6: Annual Tour of Homes
The Eureka Springs Preservation Society will host the annual tour of homes 3 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6. Tickets are available at the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce and at the Eureka Springs Historical Museum. Advance sale tickets are $15 and $20 the day of the tour.
Dec. 6: Annual Christmas Tree Forest Lighting
The annual Christmas tree forest lighting will take place 6 p.m. Dec. 6 at the 1886 Crescent Hotel.
Dec. 6: Annual Christmas Concert
John Two Hawks will perform his annual Christmas concert 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Auditorium. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door.
Dec. 7: Christmas Musical
Ron and Patricia Owens will present a Christmas musical at Holiday Island Baptist Church 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7.
Dec. 7: Silent Auction and Chili Contest
Local businesses will host a silent auction and chili contest from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 7 in the Basin Park’s Ozark Room. The event will benefit A Shot at Happiness Toy and Present Drive. Admission is a new unwrapped toy or $5 a person. It costs $20 to eat and judge the chili and $20 to enter chili into the contest. If you want to donate but can’t attend the event, drop off a toy in donation bins at Invictus Arms. Be sure to get donations in by Dec. 16. For more information on the toy drive, contact Mike Armstrong at Invictus Arms or call 479-363-6081 or 479-981-3746.
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Dec. 7: Choice: Is Truth the Same for Everyone?
Dr. Chuck McNeal will present “Choice: Is Truth the Same for Everyone? Peace on Earth” 11 a.m. Sunday at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Refreshments and childcare are provided.
Dec. 7: Brunch with Santa
Brunch with Santa will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 7 at the 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa. Admittance is $24.95.
Dec. 8: Metafizzies Meeting
Ladies Fellowship will haveSEND its December the Crescent, Fresh Bistro, CALENDAR ENTRIESErmilio’s, TO Samantha JonesGrand at CCNNews@cox-internet.com. meeting 10 a.m. Dec. on 188 is Stateline Taverne, Grocery, Local Flavor, The 15 calendar sometimes editedHart’s to fit the available space in the print edition. For a more complete Road. Bring three dozen cookies to share Myrtie Nibbles, Pizza and the listing of area for events, visitMae’s, the front page, left Hut column of our website at lovelycitizen.com the annual Christmas cookie exchange. The Rowdy Beaver. Coffee is provided by Fresh ladies will sing special Christmas carols and Beans Coffee. recite the Christmas story. The Friends of the Carnegie Public Library will be hosting used book sales from Dec. 16: Retirement Celebration 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays until Christmas. The Eureka Springs Police Department Visit the library annex at 192A Spring Street will host a drop-in retirement reception for in Eureka Springs to find affordable gifts Chief Earl Hyatt from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. starting at 25 cents. For more information, Dec. 16 at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention contact the library at 479-253-8754 or info@ “We signed up Center. Hyatt will be celebrating 29 years of eurekalibrary.org. for the savings. service.
The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) will present the the musical talents of Rebekah Clark and Fred Mayer in a special evening of “Divine Singing and Sound Meditation” 7 p.m. in the reading room of the Christian Science Church. All are welcome.
The Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will host a holiday music sing-along 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21. Refreshments and childcare are provided.
Dec. 9 and 16: Yoga Workshops
Dec. 28: End of the Year Party
Melonlight will host two yoga workshops in December from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The first, a beginner’s course, will take place Dec. 9. The second, focusing on downdog alignment, will take place Dec. 16. One workshop costs $40; together, they cost $70. For more information or to register, call 720278-5672 or email movemantra@gmail. com.
Dec. 13: Story Time with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Santa and Mrs. Claus will read, meet and greet 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 13 at the ECHO Home & More Store.
Dec. 14: The Peoples Climate March
Steve Holst and Ed Hejtmanek will talk about their trip to the Peoples Climate March last month in New York 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Refreshments and childcare are provided.
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Dec. 21: Holiday Music Sing-Along
The Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will host an end of the year party 2 p.m. Dec. 28. Bring a snack and beverage and join in the holiday cheer.
ONGOING MEETINGS
Winter Market will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays at Pine Mountain Village. Available items include kale, lettuce, spinach, bokchoi, chard, purple-top turnips, sweet potatoes, leek, smoked cayenne, pecans, holiday gifts and gardening books. The First United Methodist Church in Eureka Springs will host festive music Sundays in December. The congregation and choir sing many familiar carols beginning 10 a.m. Three young girls will sing The Friendly Beasts Dec. 14, with instrumentalists Indigo Fischer, Ger Van, Fred Mayer and Susie Nierman performing Dec. 21. St. James’ Episcopal Church will host Sunday night suppers from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. beginning Dec. 7 and ending March 29. The church is located at 28 Prospect Ave. in Eureka Springs. This is the fifth year the church has hosted the event, in which local restaurants provide food for the dinners. These restaurants include: Basin Park Balcony, Chelsea’s Pizza, 1886 Steakhouse at
GriefShare will be starting a new 13 week session Sunday, Jan. 4. The program helps people work through the steps of recovery to a new normal. This Bible-based, non-denominational support group is for people who are grieving the loss of someone close to them, whether it be a recent loss or a loss some time ago. Participants can join at any time as each lesson is self-contained. GriefShare meets at the Holiday Island Community Church Library on Sundays during the 13 week session from 2 to 4 p.m. There is a $15 charge for the workbook. For more information or to sign up, call 479-253-8200 or 479-253-8925 or email lardellen@gmail. com. An emotional and spiritual wellness group will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday in the Christian Science Church Reading Room. Exercises will emphasize building deep spiritual and heart connections and working on specific emotional and spiritual issues. After a $10 one hour orientation to familiarize you with the methods used in the group, you can attend any future weeks for free. If you come to the meeting without the orientation, it will cost $4. For more information, call Amrit Knaus at 479-253-3165. Mercy Auxiliary in conjunction with Area Agency on Aging sponsors an Alzheimer’s Support Group for Caregivers the third Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Meetings are in the conference room at Area Agency on Aging on 1204 Primrose in Berryville. Caregivers are welcome at any meeting to share experiences and to receive comfort and resources. For more information, call Rebecca Davis at 870-350-3415 or Anita Spearman at 479-981-0626.
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Brothers, 9 p.m. • Henri’s Just One More: Juke Box, 9 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): The Jeff Horton Band, 9 p.m. (no cover) • New Delhi Cafe: TBD, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den: Matt Reeves, noon to 4 p.m.; Arkansas Bootleg, 8 p.m. to midnight • Rowdy Beaver Tavern: Hellbenders Trio, 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, DEC. 7 • Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant: TBD, noon to 2 p.m.; TBD, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Chelsea’s: Chucky Waggs, 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 MONDAY, DEC. 8 • Chelsea’s: SprUngbilly, 9:30 p.m. TUESDAY, DEC. 9 • Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 9:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10 • Chelsea’s: Brian Martin, 9:30 p.m.
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rritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common ailments among younger adults. Jim Fain Though, often thought of as an older person’s problem those in their twenties and thirties suffer as well. Some people include other digestive ailments such as colitis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s Disease in the overall category of IBS but technically Irritable Bowel doesn’t have either the level of internal inflammation nor the severity of symptoms as these. Even so, it can rule a person’s life. A natural approach can and does help. One dedicated person who knows first hand the trials and tribulations of IBS is the founder of Heather’s Tummy Care of Seattle. I seem to recollect she was a Registered Nurse who became dissatisfied with conventional treatment. She produces products only for IBS. One part of her three point supplement approach is a specific fiber that is organically grown namely; Acacia Senegal. She calls this a medical food with a clinically proven prebiotic effect (stimulates the growth of healthy gut flora). But, that isn’t all. The packaging states that Acacia fiber regulates bowel motility alleviating both diarrhea and constipation. It relieves abdominal pain by reducing bloating, gas and bowel irregularities from the digestive dysfunction of IBS. This is formulated specifically for the dietary management of IBS and does not contain anything artificial, gluten, citric acid, stimulants or irritants. There are specific directions for use. Start at a low dose and increase gradually with a maximum dose of five tablespoons daily. Locals suggest using a technique of mixing little by little with cool water not hot. Whisking in with a fork until smooth then adding to cooking, baking or to a smoothie seems to be the way to go. Seems like a quick and simple way of adding this daily would be to put some cool water in the bottom of your morning coffee cup then whisk in the Acacia. Top that off with the rest of your hot coffee. Other food supplements benefiting IBS include peppermint, fennel and ginger. These are in this specialized product line of what Heather’s calls medical foods. I like selectively chosen digestive enzymes as simple as papaya, enzymes formulated with bile (for those without a gallbladder) and special ones for gluten. Additionally, lactoferrin and high quality probiotics round off my short list. IBS doesn’t have to rule your life.
Wisecrack Zodiac ARIES: You’re convinced that no good deed goes unpunished. If you’re lucky, though, karma will wear that little leather number while she oils up the paddle. Looks like you’re lining up a whole string of charitable acts. TAURUS: Opportunity doesn’t always knock. Sometimes it slips a note under the bathroom door. Be prepared to grab your pants and run toward your chance at the big time. You can always buy new underwear later. GEMINI: Fill your mind with good thoughts and you’ll resist that wickedly handsome temptation on Wednesday. Then again, what fun is pure, driven snow if you can’t jump in and dirty it up? CANCER: You can either update your attitude or your resume on Thursday. So your boss is engaged to an espresso machine; face it, you’ve seen weirder things in that office. LEO: Know your limits, so you can wave to them when you pass them at high speed this week. Be nice and send them a souvenir mug once you get to Awesometown. VIRGO: Every day holds new challenges, but if you kick it in the groin, it will drop a few easy solutions, too. Remember to run away afterward, because the day usually has steel-tipped boots and thoughts of revenge. LIBRA: It’s the time of year to think of others. For example, who stole your keyboard and how can you make them pay? Ah, the holidays, where the flame of rage keeps you warm at night. SCORPIO: Someone’s thinking of you in a sexy way. Time to break out that mojo, but save the Santa g-string for after the Christmas party. You don’t want to be in the company newsletter again. SAGITTARIUS: Something big is coming your way, and you’re more excited than a geek with the new Star Wars trailer on loop. The
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Force is with you, but you’ll still have to pay for its dinner. CAPRICORN: Only you would end up with an elf on the shelf that also boasts a webcam. Turn that little pervert to the wall and undress in the bathroom, otherwise your shiny butt will be all over the Internet. Hey, it happened to Kim Kardashian. AQUARIUS: The world can be a magical place, but you don’t need
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to wave your wand in people’s faces all the time. Tuck it away before someone yanks it off you, otherwise you’ll be one sore sorcerer. PISCES: Time is of the essence, but luckily you’re well-stocked with your favorite perfume: procrastination. Try to use it sparingly so you don’t overwhelm those around you. Answers on page 21
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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOW at LUX WEAVING STUDIO with Eleanor Lux and Doug Stowe. 25% off on gem-stone necklaces. Saturday, Dec. 6th, 4p.m.-8p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13th, 4p.m.-6p.m., 18 White Street. Eureka Springs. Refreshments. More info? 479-253-9636
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.
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
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.
HUGE SALE! 20%-50% off women's clothing and accessories! Awesome fashions for all ages! Hurry! Quantities limited. ANNIE'S BOUTIQUE, 61 Spring Street, Eureka.
Commercial for Sale
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
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
MELONLIGHT YOGA WORKSHOPS: Absolute Beginner's Course, Tues. 12/9 6:30-8:30p.m. All levels. Explore the finer points of basic yoga. Downdog Alignment, Tues. 12/16 6:30-8:30p.m. Improve your spine through yogic awareness. Have fun, ask questions, be playful, be at Melonlight! 1 Workshop/$40, Both/$70. Register 720-278-5672, movemantra@gmail.com. NOTICE GREG DAVIS #15 SHED, BASS LANE STORAGE Your items will be disposed of for non-payment on Thursday, December 11th at 11:00a.m. THE EUREKA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET at Pine Mountain Village. Winter schedule is every Thursday, 9a.m.-noon. (Closed Christmas Day)
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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. ANDY STEWART/OZARK PAINT COMPANY: Specializing in interior painting. Also exterior, decks and pressure washing services available. Call 479-253-3764. ASK ME ABOUT FENCING! New fencing and repairs. Call 870-480-3884. CHEF4YOU CATERING/PERSONAL CHEF SERVICE: I can work with any budget and all types of events. PERSONAL CHEF Service available, healthy weekly meals prepared for you and your family. Call Denise at 479-253-6118.
GRASSY KNOB ESTATE SALE BY •HILL: Dec. 5&6, 8a.m.-4p.m., 12 Vista Lane. (Mundel Rd. to Panorama Shores Dr. to 12 Vista Ln.) Art, Alvarez guitar, bar stools, patio furniture, grill, smoker, roll-top desk, computer desks, Solid Maple Twin Bedroom set, Queen sofa bed, Coffee table, Schwinn Airdyne exercise bike, fishing rods & tackle, hunting, reconditioned boat propeller, table saw, air tank, weed eaters, workmate, wading boots, drill press, chainsaw, bench grinder, rugs, float tube, tools, HO Train & accessories, misc. kitchen items, linens, king bed, bird feeders, metal storage cabinet, fax, Christmas, MORE!
DAVIS HEAT&AIR. Proudly serving Carroll County for 10 years. Servicing all makes and models. Licensed and Insured. Carrying AmericanStandard. 870-423-8776
Pets
• 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
FREE SIAMESE KITTEN to good home. Adoption fees paid. Female, medium length hair, blue eyes. Call 479-244-0394.
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.
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EUREKA SPRINGS DUET MASSAGE. ''A relaxing couples experience.'' We come to you. Deep tissue, Swedish, Medical/Clinical. Aromatherapy included for the month of December. 25years combined experience. Call/text 479-544-4942. 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.
CHIMNEY WORKS - Complete chimney services: sweeps, repairs, relining, and installation. Call Bob Messer. 479-253-2284 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 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 NEED HELP WITH YOUR CHRISTMAS LIGHTS? Call Handsome Holiday Heroes! Professional Christmas light and decor installation. Commercial and Residential. www.handsomeholidayheroes.com 479-310-0553. SIMPLICITY COUNSELING- Established & Effective: Improving the health of your friends and neighbors in this community in a relaxed respectful atmosphere since 2010. Depression, Anxiety, SelfWorth, Trauma, Grief, Adjustment & Relationships. Call for professional licensed service 479-244-5181 ''It's your time.'' THE CLEAN TEAM Housecleaning and Janitorial. Bonded and reliable. Many references. Free estimates. 20 years experience. Call 417-655-0694 or 417-597-5171.
For Rent 2BR/2BA MOBILE HOME. Large rooms/garden tub/deck. $550/mo. or $275/bi-monthly. ALSO 1BR furnished unit. $110/wk. 6965 Hwy. 62 East, E.S. 417-561-5360. 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. ELEGANT EDWARDIAN HOME for lease. 32 Eureka Street. Two stories, each have large living area, bedroom and bathroom. Spacious rooms, lots of natural light, formal dining, indoor laundry and enclosed back porch. Hardwood Floors throughout, High Ceilings, updated kitchen with Granite counter tops. Plenty of storage. Minimum 6 month lease, $850/mo., $850/deposit, +$20 non-refundable application/credit check. For appointment to see, please call 918-720-6618, leave message.
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. STUDIO APARTMENT in Mill Hollow, E.S. W/D, electric or wood heat, water/sewer/trash paid, organic garden space available, excellent well water. Old wagon road walk to downtown. Nonsmoking $475/mo. 1 year lease. Eric, 479-253-6972 UNIQUE 1BR APARTMENTS in Eureka Springs. Utilities included. New hardwood floors & paint. Enclosed pet porch/deck. Mountain/forest view, W/D on premises. References required. 479-981-3449
Housemate Wanted FEMALE ROOMMATE NEEDED for unfurnished bedroom with 1/2 bath. In town on Loop. $450/mo. includes utilities and internet. 479-253-1595.
Wanted to Rent WANTED TO RENT, LONG TERM. 3BR/2BA with garage. Eureka West, Beaver or Busch area. References. Please call 707-246-6452.
Commercial for Rent COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE: RESTAURANT. Holiday Island Shopping Center. Call Tom Dees, 479-981-2203 for more information. COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE: RETAIL. Holiday Island Shopping Center. Call Tom Dees, 479-981-2203 for more information. 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.
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2005 DODGE CARAVAN SE. 89,000 miles. Efficient 4 cylinder, seats 7, one owner! Very good condition! $4995.00. Call 479-253-9222.
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I BUY AND REMOVE 1972 and older vehicles, running or non-running. Reasonable prices paid. Vintage Vehicles. Call Bill at 479-253-4477. WONDERLAND ANTIQUES BUYS/SELLS antiques, primitives, unique vintage items. Open 10a.m.-5p.m. Closed Tuesday/Wednesday. Hwy. 62 East of Eureka 3 miles. 479-253-6900
KINGS RIVER CABIN – Brand new 1,536 sq. ft. cabin on 1.3 acres, 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, native cedar floors, tile kitchen floor, custom pine cabinets. 480 sq. ft. covered porch on front and 480 sq. ft. covered porch on back. Metal roof. On the Kings River close to Trigger Gap. Only 9 miles from Eureka Springs. $199,000 or best offer. Call (479) 981-1177.
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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.
Pet of the Week This very pretty, brindle colored, medium size 10 month old terrier mix is “Felicity” (Nr. 157). She’s very sweet natured, gets along well with other dogs, likes attention and to cuddle, and is very smart. A great addition to any family. Felicity has her shots and is spayed. She’s available for adoption at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter, Hwy 62 east of Eureka Springs; open 12-5 every day but Wed; phone 253-9188. Felicity is one of 50 homeless dogs (and 80 cats) at the Shelter. During the month of December, adult dogs & cats can be adopted for just $25. Adopt a pet & save a life & thank you for caring.
Transition Patrick Gerald Pike, a resident of Berryville, Ark., was born June 6, 1954 in Little Rock, Ark., a son of Ralph Morgan Pike and Shirley Jean (Rounsavall) Pike. He departed this life Friday, Nov. 28, 2014 in Fayetteville, at the age of 60. Patrick was of the Baptist faith. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and worked as a security guard with Villines Armed Security Company. On June 29, 1977, Patrick was united in marriage with Pamela J. (Suthrlen) Pike who survives him of the home. He is also survived by seven children: Patrick Pike and wife Christy of Jonesboro, Ark., Mike Pike and wife Jessica of Berryville, Ark., Charles Pike of Berryville, Ark., Cassie and husband Michael Collins of Bergman, Ark., Alexis Pike of Berryville, Ark., Stacy Pike of Forest City, Ark., and Chad Pike of Wynne, Ark.s; three brothers, Terry Pike and wife Daphne of Palestine, Ark., Eugene Pike of Eureka Springs, Ark., and Mike Pike of Nashville, Tenn.; two sisters, Theresa Cooper of Eureka Springs, Ark. and Dee Dee Pike Dreyer of Hot Springs, Ark.; his mother, Shirley Jones of Eureka Springs, Ark.; his father, Ralph Morgan Pike of California; eight grandchildren: Austin Pike, Michael Alex Pike, Akaysha Collins, Zyden Collins, Christian Pike, Ryan McElroy, Alanna McElroy, Landon McElroy and two more on the way.
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employee of a business after receiving a complaint about the business being unlocked. 3:52 p.m. — A home owner accidentally set off a panic alarm. Nov. 29 6:35 a.m. — A male subject was arrested on a warrant after being reported for going door to door searching for his room. 9:30 a.m. — An officer checked for a reckless driver but could not locate the vehicle. 2:08 p.m. — An officer filed a theft report. Nov. 30 7:21 p.m. — A caller reported a possible breaking and entering of a vehicle but officers found that the owner was just trying to
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He is also survived by a host of other family, friends, and loved ones. Patrick was preceded in death by fatherin-law, Ernest Suthrlen and nephew, C.J. Costner. Memorial service will be from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014 at the New Day Church in Eureka Springs. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, AR 72762. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. fix the car. 7:41 p.m. — A bedridden caller reported something exploding in his apartment. Once officers arrived, they found that it was just an object that fell from the kitchen counter that made the noise. 9:34 p.m. — A caller said her coworker didn’t show up for work. She was at his home and his car was there but he wouldn’t answer the door. All units responded and found a family member who made contact with the man. All was well. Dec. 1 5:39 a.m. — A male subject was arrested for driving while intoxicated, driving on a suspended license and careless and prohibited driving after crashing outside a local business.
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Starting from top left, clockwise; Bill King, Curtis Claybaker, Jeremy Medley, Latigo Treuer, Justin Bolin, Joshua Hethcoat, Christy Claybaker, Troy and Mathilda Hawley and the legendary Wiskerina. Prizes were valued at more than $1,000 and 28 individual prizes were handed out Saturday evening. For upcomming event information, photos and more go to www.facebook.com/ Growitlong
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Beautiful commercial lots located between Planner Hill and downtown Eureka shopping. The heavy foot & road traffic make this an ideal location for a commercial business. POSSIBLE SELLER FINANCE!
Own a piece of history! Built in 1888 Penn Castle is like no other! With period stained glass & Italian tile, this home features a double parlor with pocket doors, formal dining room, 2nd floor bedroom suite w/ sitting room, fireplace, study. 3rd floor features a bedroom & bonus room. Level yard and lots of details throughout!
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Beautifully restored bar & restaurant in downtown Eureka Springs features a natural spring. Updated electric, new doors & windows, new light fixtures, walk-in freezers, freezers, refrig, fryer, oven, flat top grill w/griddle, new hood, 16 built in beer taps, 2 POS units, cloud base cameras, dumbwaiter, 3 new bathrooms, new deck in back. 2 Story with indoor & outdoor seating. Great location with high foot traffic.
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This cleared 3.96 acre property comes with a beautifully maintained 3 bed / 2 bath home, separate garage w/ electric, gas, water, a well house & bonus building. 4th room in home used as office but can be bedroom. Nearby school bus stop, stores, amenities. Minutes to downtown Eureka. Don’t miss this one! $121,000.
A Wonderful opportunity to own your own office space for your business venture whether it’s in the medical, dental, optical fields, office environment or retail store! The space is light and bright with a nice floor plan. The floor plan can be reconfigured to suit your needs. Located on Hwy 62 provides a easy & convenient location with plenty of parking.
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This charming 2,250 sq ft home with finished downstairs boasts 2 bedrooms, 1 & 1 1/2 bath, huge kitchen, w/w, covered deck upstairs PLUS 2 bonus rooms, large living area with stone fireplace, a 2nd kitchen, Jacuzzi tub, covered deck and another bonus room downstairs. Sits on a nice sized lot.
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Own a piece of Eureka History. The original Perkins Lumber Company’s private home was their showroom displaying fabulous wood with intricate details. Now operating as guest lodging “The Main House’ includes 3 private suites, each with own bath, double parlor, kitchen, covered front porch. A stay in “The Carriage House” is enhanced by the sun shining through the oversize windows, fireplace, jacuzzi tub and private garden. The deck and stone patio area attached to “The Studio” make the room w/private bath and wet bar a great getaway space. Surrounded by limestone bluffs with beautiful and meticulous maintained gardens, this is a slice of paradise. Located in the heart of the city’s dining/shopping and entertainment district. Call for your private tour.
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