Santa in the Park
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VOLUME 20 NUMBER 26
TOPNEWS n Addressing
salary disparity
Some county employees receive adjustments Page 2
n Helping the
dogs and cats
Island Airco upgrades HVAC at discount Page 3
n Council talks
2019 budget
Fire department cuts down on salaries Page 4
n Leatherwood
storm damage
Heavy winds remove roof of boat dock Page 5
DECEMBER 6, 2018
‘A mighty few’ Eureka Springs band marching toward growth By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs Marching Band is finishing 2018 with big news, and even bigger plans for the rest of the school year. Band director Barry Milner reported last week that the Eureka Springs Fraternal Order of Police donated $500 for new uniforms, something he’s hoped would happen for years now. Milner said the band already had concert uniforms, because the group plays concerts frequently. “Now we have a set of marching band uniforms for the local marching events we do,” Milner said. “In addition, we just got brand-new instruments. The better the equipment we have, the better performances we have.” Sophomore Mia Evans said she was excited to debut the new uniforms at the Eureka Springs Christmas Parade of Lights on Friday, Nov. 30. “It’s pretty exciting, because in the past we’ve seen other bands in the parade,” Evans said, “and they have their uniforms, and they look really nice.” Sophomore Kyle Plott said it feels like a different experience to march in the new uniforms. “We’re actually dressed up like other bands,” Plott said. “It’s nice to just look overall professional.” Wearing the uniforms isn’t the only new thing the band will experience this school year. Milner said he plans to take 15 band students and 15 choir students to Houston during spring break for an enrichment trip. Evans said it’s the first
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The Eureka Springs Marching Band entertains at the annual Christmas Parade of Lights Friday, Nov. 30, in downtown Eureka Springs.
trip of this kind she’s taken with the band, saying she’s excited to learn more about music and perform on the Houston pier. “For a while, we weren’t actually allowed to go out of state to travel,” Evans said. “Now we are, and the trip is just a way for us to enjoy our time. I’m looking forward to performing and sightseeing.” Senior Colton Jecker said he believes the trip will be “just plain fun.” “We’re incorporating a performance down there,” Jecker said. “If anybody wants to, you’re free to travel there and listen to us.” Plott said he’s happy the band can
take a trip like this, saying he’s excited to hear new music. Freshman Daxton Harris agreed. “I think it’s going to be great,” Harris said. “I’m excited just to hear different types of music.” Milner said the band has been raising money for the trip. So far, Milner said, the group has raised $22,000 with $5,000 to go. “If the community wants to donate, we’re still working towards that goal,” Milner said. The part of the trip she’s most excited about, Evans said, is traveling with her friends in band. Senior Kierra Witcher See Band, page 9
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County budget Salary adjustments aimed at addressing disparity By Scott Loftis CarrollCountyNews@Cox-internet.com
Some Carroll County employees will be receiving salary increases in 2019 in an effort to remedy disparities in pay between employees performing similar duties, and all hourly employees of the county will get a raise of 70 cents an hour — provided their department heads submit the proper paperwork. The Carroll County Quorum Court’s joint budget and finance committee met Monday night to discuss the salary adjustments and raises that are intended to be included in the county’s 2019 budget. The salary adjustments will be made in the offices of the county clerk, assessor, collector, treasurer and circuit clerk. District 7 Justice of the Peace Noreen Watson has spearheaded the effort to implement the salary adjustments, comparing the salaries paid to county employees within those departments and to employees of similar Arkansas counties. “We’ve been trying for years and years to do some kind of study on salaries and we just kept getting shut down,” said District 1 JP Jack Deaton, the committee chair. “Noreen took it on this year to look at the other counties comparable to us and took an overall average. (Circuit Clerk Ramona Wilson) had clerks that were making less than $12 an hour, 11 bucks an hour. … So we’re trying to balance them out. And so we gave significant raises to some people out here, and we also gave 70 cents an hour across the board to all timecard people.” Deaton said the committee had considered giving a 5 percent raise to all hourly employees but that would mean some employees got more of an increase. “The county has done that many years in the past,” he said. “I hate seeing that because when you give a percentage raise, the low people still get the little-bitty raise and the higher-paid people get a bigger raise, and they’re all doing the same job.” Deaton said it’s important for the
county to pay its employees a competitive salary to reduce turnover. “We’re trying to get an overall average of all the other counties like us, what their average is, we’re trying to beat that,” he said. “We gave a substantial amount of raises this year. There may not be any next year, but this year we’re trying to get people up. We’re losing people.” Elected officials will receive a 5 percent salary increase. Watson said Carroll County has fallen behind other similar counties in employee salaries despite having what she described as “really solid revenue.” Watson said the committee hopes to address pay disparities in the sheriff’s office and the road department next year. “We just couldn’t do everything this year,” she said. “But I think next year, they’ll look into giving salary adjustments in those other two departments.” The salary adjustments in the collector’s and assessor’s office will be paid from commissions earned by those offices, Collector Kay Phillips said, and won’t impact the county’s general fund. Those commissions can only be used to fund operations of the respective offices, and commissions that aren’t used for that purpose are passed along to other taxing entities — primarily schools. Watson said she has discovered that a significant percentage of county employees have less than two years’ experience, which she attributed in part to low pay. “If we’re not paying enough, then we’re going to have this kind of turnover and we can’t afford it,” she said. “It’s more expensive than the pay increases that we’re giving. … I think this is the time and certainly we have the ability to do it financially.” The budget committee typically finishes its work in November but the salary adjustments and other factors have resulted in a longer process this year. Deaton said he wants to present a proposed See Budget, page 4
DISPATCH Desk
Nov. 26 2:03 p.m. — Officers initiated a stop for traffic violations and arrested a subject on an outstanding Eureka Springs warrant. 10:05 p.m. — An officer conducted a traffic stop and arrested a subject for driving on a suspended license. Nov. 27 10:56 a.m. — Officers initiated a traffic stop and arrested a subject for driving on a suspended license and on an outstanding Eureka Springs warrant. A passenger in the vehicle was also arrested on an outstanding warrant. 11:12 a.m. — A complainant came into the police department to file a report. As a result, he was arrested on an outstanding Carroll County warrant. Oops. 4:33 p.m. — An officer made a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest of a subject for driving on a suspended license. 6:48 p.m. — An officer responded to an alarm at a local business. Everything checked fine. The owner was notified. 7:53 p.m. — Officers responded to a local business in reference to a theft suspect inside the store. The officers arrested the subject on an outstanding Eureka Springs warrant. Nov. 28 12:11 a.m. — A caller advised that a male subject she had a protection order against was on her porch. Officers were dispatched to the residence. The resident advised the male subject ran off upon the officers’ arrival. 3:25 a.m. — A caller advised that someone was knocking on her door. She said they came back and knocked again. An officer responded and checked the area but was unable to locate anyone. 2:20 p.m. — A caller requested an officer for a private property accident report in a local business parking lot. An officer responded and took a report. 3:55 p.m. — An officer responded to a local residence to check an open door. The residence was checked, and all was secured. 4:32 p.m. — An officer responded to an alarm at a local business. The business checked secure. Nov. 29 2:27 a.m. — A nurse at the hospital re-
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quested an officer to check on a vehicle that had been sitting out front with the lights on for a while with someone in it. An officer checked the vehicle, but it was unoccupied. The officer checked the area but was unable to locate anyone around the building. A female subject returned to the car from the lobby. The officer made contact with her and arrested her on an outstanding warrant.. 5:18 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle checked fine. 5:25 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of criminal mischief and filed a report. Nov. 30 11:06 a.m. — An officer arrested a subject on an outstanding Eureka Springs warrant. 1:53 p.m. — A caller requested an officer for a stolen vehicle report from a local hotel. An officer responded and took the report. 4:27 p.m. — An officer took a report on a vehicle accident that happened near the courthouse. 5:30 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle was moved. 7:08 p.m. — An officer responded to an alarm at a local business and advised it checked fine. 9:34 p.m. — Officers responded to a report of a reckless driver and located the vehicle parked and unoccupied. 10:03 p.m. — Officers responded to a report of three males singing who were possibly intoxicated. Officers were unable to locate anything. Drunk men singing in Eureka Springs? Surely not! Dec. 1 12:20 a.m. — Officers responded to assess the damage of a reported tree down. 12:39 a.m. — Officers responded to a report of a downed tree blocking the road. 12:59 a.m. — Officers directed traffic until the Highway Department arrived to take care of a fallen tree across Highway 62. 3:17 a.m. — An officer responded to assist the Eureka Springs Fire Department with blocking a street for traffic to do a gas leak inspection. 10:22 a.m. — Carroll County Dispatch See Dispatch, page 5
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Island Airco upgrades Good Shepherd Humane Society’s HVAC system By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Thanks to Island Airco, Good Shepherd Humane Society is completing a major infrastructure project this week. Bobby Deaton and Travis Clark, who work with Island Airco, said they’ve been working to completely upgrade the HVAC system at the shelter, which houses up to 80 animals at a time. Deaton said he’s been familiar with the shelter’s deteriorating HVAC system for a while, saying it was time to step up and help. “We had worked on a couple attempts to get their comfort level back where it needed to be,” Deaton said. “It became apparent they were having some budget problems. The situation was worsening rapidly at the shelter. It wasn’t acceptable conditions for the pets or the staff.” That’s when Clark suggested cutting Good Shepherd a deal on the project, Deaton said. “That put the ball in motion. We reached out to our suppliers,” Deaton said. “There were a lot of phone calls and several emails. A lot of people came through for us, and we were able to do exactly what was needed.” Deaton said he spoke with suppliers and distributors to purchase everything needed for the project at cost, completely cutting the profit for everyone involved. The idea behind the project was to help Good Shepherd, Deaton said, even if that meant only breaking even. “It’s been a three-week project, and we’re really close to finishing up,” Deaton said. “It’s an intense project, because we’re upgrading all the duct work and replacing some of it.” Jay Fusaro, Good Shepherd’s board president, said the shelter is thankful for Island Airco’s help. Luckily, Fusaro said, Good Shepherd has money left over from a shelter improvement grant to help pay for part of the project. Fusaro said he’s been working with Deaton and Clark for nearly a year to put the project into motion. “This is going to be a game-changer for the animals and the staff,” Fusaro said. “It’s
going to completely change the work environment for the staff there. This is something we’re not going to have to worry about for many, many years.” The conditions inside the shelter had been worsening for a while, Deaton said. He said it was especially tough in the winter and summer when extreme weather hits. “You’ve got to have indoor conditions that are acceptable for a work environment for your staff and, obviously, the pets,” Deaton said. “The more dogs and cats and people you get in that building, the more important it becomes.” The old HVAC system was more than 20 years old, Deaton said, and it had become difficult to maintain it. “You need reliability. We could get the systems working, but their repair budget was getting out of hand,” Deaton said. “A technician could leave there with a working system, and we wouldn’t know if it was working the next week or not. He said Island Airco will continue to help the shelter after the project is finished, returning to fix anything that goes wrong. Fusaro said Good Shepherd is grateful for that. “We know if there is ever an issue, they’re going to stand behind what they do and come back and fix what’s wrong,” Fusaro said. Deaton said the new HVAC system means everyone is more comfortable, saying it’s also an indication of good leadership at the shelter. “Donors are probably more comfortable donating to a situation where they feel like the people in charge are doing the right things,” Deaton said. “We’ve put three high-quality systems in. Everyone is going to be comfortable now, and they’re going to be comfortable in the future.” The project is near and dear to his heart, Deaton said. “Anybody that knows me know I’m a dog lover. I like cats. We have cats,” he said. “But I’m a dog lover, and I’m a Holiday Island Rotarian.” There’s not a big difference between what Good Shepherd does, Deaton said,
Photo by Samantha Jones
Island Airco employees Rodney Walden, left, and Colby Lakey have been working to upgrade Good Shepherd Humane Society’s HVAC system over the past three weeks. The project is part of an ongoing partnership between GSHS and Island Airco.
and what Holiday Island Rotary Club does. “It’s all the same. We’re trying to help,” Deaton said. “That’s what they do every day, taking care of the pets and their staff members. What really opened my heart up to it is I thought there were a lot of really, really good people who were trying to do good things.” Clark agreed. “The more [Fusaro] and I visited, the more interested I became,” Clark said. “[Fusaro] is so passionate about the situation. I could feel that.” Even better, Deaton said, his employees were on board with the project from the very beginning. He said he’s proud of the team that has working at the shelter, including Rodney Walden, Josh Weems, Colby Lakey and Ryan Williams. “When we introduced this job to them, we let them know it was designed to break even,” Deaton said. “There was zero chance of making profit. Their tendencies could’ve been to hurry up and take shortcuts to get it done, but they have not done that.” He continued, “That’s what I’m most proud of — they’re taking their time and doing the same job as if we were trying to make maximum profit on it. They’re doing the best quality work they can do. They’re
treating this job like any other job we do.” You can’t visit the shelter without seeing passionate people, Deaton said. “Every person out there has the same passion [Fusaro] does. They’re doing what they want to be doing,” Deaton said. “It’s a thankless job. They’re doing it because their heart is there, and they know it’s the right thing. That’s what made it an easy decision for us to help out.” Fusaro said this partnership is a great example of the kind of relationships Good Shepherd hopes to build in the community. He said the shelter is always seeking business partnerships, offering visible signage and social media promotion to businesses that help out. The next big project at the shelter, Fusaro said, is to renovate the indoor kennels. That’ll cost a lot of money, he said, and Good Shepherd could use some help. “We’re hoping businesses see what Island Airco can do, and that they get something from it,” Fusaro said. “Maybe other companies would like to do the same when we do the indoor kennels.” Good Shepherd Humane Society is the only no-kill shelter in Carroll County. For more information on the shelter, visit https://goodshepherd-hs.org/.
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Council workshop focuses on proposed 2019 budget By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs City Council met with Mayor Butch Berry and finance director Lonnie Clark on Monday afternoon to discuss the city’s proposed 2019 budget. Clark said the proposed budget looks good on his end. “I think it’s a really conservative and very good budget myself,” Clark said. “When you look through everything, there are a lot of increases.” The estimated revenues for 2019 are $9,723,325 and the estimated appropriations are $8,776,706, with $946,619 left over. Clark said he’s rearranged some items in the proposed budget, like parking. “In the past, we’d have to pay sales tax on the parking, so the sales tax would show up as a credit in the red,” Clark said. “Because we’ve put the parking system online, we’ve
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budget ordinance at the quorum court’s monthly meeting on Dec. 17. The deadline for filing proposed ordinances is Friday, and County Clerk Jamie Correia said she has not received the required information from several department heads. “Send me an email tomorrow, and if they don’t get them turned in, we’ll go with last year’s,” Deaton said.
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transferred that over to a line item and expense for the sales tax on the parking. We’re trying not to split it up so much.” Berry said the proposed budget continues ongoing trends. “We’re pretty much still where we were last year,” Berry said. Alderman Bob Thomas asked what the fire department did to come under budget this year, and Clark said the department cut down on salaries and overtime. “That’s because of some retirements, and some higher paid people moved out,” Clark said. “Some lower paid people moved in. If you look at their overtime, that’s down considerably.” That had been a problem in the past, Clark said. “At least since I’ve been here, the overtime was just rampant,” Clark said. “It was always an issue. I know there’s been a lot of
discussion on that.” Berry said the bulk of the fire department’s budget — and any budget — is personnel. “They’re about 10 percent below their budget from last year,” Berry said. “Both the fire department and police have been real good about watching their budgets. This is going on the second or third year they’ve had access to their budget, so they can see what they’re doing.” Clark said the city is seeing better interest rates in general, and alderman Terry McClung said he’s pleased with the proposed budget. “If we pull that off, I’ll be happy,” McClung said. McClung suggested having another workshop in January to continue discussing the proposed budget, and the council agreed to do so.
Correia said she sent all department heads instructions on how to calculate the raises for their employees. Deaton asked Correia to send another email and use his name if necessary. “I’ve done sent out one. I’m not doing no more,” Correia said. “I’m sorry, Jack.” In response to a suggestion from District 5 JP Matt Phillips, Correia said she could forward the original email to Deaton. But she noted again that quorum court packets for the Dec. 17 meeting are due Friday and said
she won’t work late to get them prepared. “I am not working past 4:30 and I won’t work on the weekend,” she said. “I’ve done it for 10 years, and I’m done. I didn’t get nothing out of that, nothing. I don’t mind working the hours. … I’m not going to be used anymore. You all need to take care of yourselves.” Correia, who is nearing the end of her fifth term in office, lost a re-election bid to Connie Doss in the November general election. Doss will take office Jan. 1.
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Heavy winds strike county By Kelby Newcomb and Samantha Jones CCNNews@cox-internet.com
A severe thunderstorm hit Carroll County on the night of Friday, Nov. 30, resulting in fallen trees and damage from high winds. Carroll County Judge Sam Barr said there was no major damage to county property. He said an awning in front of the courthouse was torn down by the wind, and there was some damage at the Carroll County Airport. Mostly, he said, the county has been dealing with downed trees.
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issued an alert advising officers to be on the lookout for a beige Cadillac stolen from the Carroll County Airport. 2:53 p.m. — A caller requested a welfare check on his son and his girlfriend who were supposed to be staying in a hotel in Eureka Springs. An officer checked the hotels but did not make contact with the vehicle they were supposed to be in. 3:55 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a suspicious male and checked the area but was unable to locate him. 5:35 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a parking issue and checked the area, but no vehicle was found.
“We worked all day Saturday to get the roads cleaned,” Barr said. He said he did not have an estimate on when the county would be finished cleaning up the debris. “We’ll get it done as soon as we can,” Barr said. Mayor Butch Berry said Eureka Springs saw some storm manage but luckily got by mostly unscathed. “We had some damage out at Lake Leatherwood,” he said. “The boat dock roof got damaged. It was lifted up and dropped down, and it’s pretty much torn out. Other than that, we were pretty lucky.”
5:53 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a cable line causing a traffic problem. The cable was marked with reflective tape. 6:19 p.m. — An officer was flagged down in reference to a possible disturbance behind an area bank. The officer checked the area but was unable to locate anything. Dec. 2 12:31 a.m. — An officer responded to Basin Spring Park to reset the alarm. Dec. 3 3:42 a.m. — An officer responded to an area apartment complex to assist EMS with a suicidal female subject. She was transported to the hospital.
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Shooting under investigation Carroll County News
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Monday that it is investigating a weekend shooting but few details were available by press time. Sheriff Randy Mayfield said the victim was shot by a friend using a .22-caliber gun.
Mayfield said the victim was shot in the abdomen and his wound was not life-threatening. Mayfield said the suspect left the scene before emergency personnel arrived. CCSO Lt. John Contreras said the incident was still under investigation Monday afternoon.
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Santa returned to Basin Spring Park for an afternoon of festivities featuring children’s band Mömandpöp on Saturday, Dec. 1.
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Employee of the Month: Dec Marie
Marie Moore! Shut the front door You are employee of the month! Did you even have a hunch that you’d fit right in with this crazy Peachtree bunch? Now you better not say never Cause we’d say whatever then smile and bless your he One thing is for sure, we’re sure glad you’re here and we knew it right from the start! Thanks for all your hard work!!!!!!
It’s snowing — sort of. Mömandpöp’s Virginia Ralph gets into the spirit of the season and throws ‘snow’ on dancers Savannah Wilson, Sola Brooks and Amelia Hutchison.
Noah Hutchison (top) and Jeremy Wilson show off one of the prizes in the Clear Spring School’s fundraiser. They sell cookies, hot drinks and tickets for prizes during the Santa in the Park event.
Santa in the Park is sponsored by the Eureka Springs Fire Department, which sent three elves and an antique Korean Warera engine. From left are Marty Perenchio, Edward Bibber and Mike Fitzpatrick.
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After sharing with Santa what he wants for Christmas, Jayden Jones celebrates by dancing to the sounds of ‘mömandpöp.’
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The annual Christmas Parade of Lights came to town on Friday, Nov. 30.
Some of the spectators are decked out almost as much as the parade participants.
Hannah Nichols and Bo Armstrong, AirEvac medical staff, trade their real helicopter for a chopper on a float at the parade.
Watching the parade in front of Wilson Folk Art gives these spectators an excellent vantage point.
Santa Claus (known locally by the name Bill Ott) follows up the rear in a reindeer-guided sleigh.
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CREATIVE MINDS An after school Art Program for children will be held Tuesday's from 4pm-8pm every week at St. James Church, 28 Prospect. Call Katy at 479-244-0745 for more information. FLORA ROJA COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE & APOTHECARY-SEE US AT OUR NEW LOCATION-WALDEN PLAZA-105A PASSION PLAY RD. Providing affordable healthcare for the whole community. Sliding scale fee. $15-$35 per treatment with an additional $15 paperwork fee the first visit only. You decide what you can afford to pay! Francesca Garcia Giri, L.Ac, 479-253-4968. www.florarojaacupuncture.com or Facebook ISSUES ON AGING Thursday Dec. 13 1p.m. JINGLE AND MINGLE HOLIDAY PARTY Music by the Jubilee Ringers Handbell Choir In the Sanctuary Followed by refreshments in the Fellowship Hall Everyone is Welcome! First United Methodist Church Hwy 23 South Eureka Springs LOVE MUSIC? BRING Your family to Eureka's most musical holiday celebration. Come enjoy the Ozarks Chorale's Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 8th at 7:30pm. Held at the Aud, tickets are $10.00 at the door, children and students are free. ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH Father David Angus, Vicar We are a welcoming and diverse community. We invite you to join with us as we seek and serve Christ in all persons. Taize Service 1st Thursday, 6 p.m. Sunday services: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 28 Prospect, Eureka Springs 479-253-8610 THE EUREKA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET **We are accepting applications for new vendors. Come visit us for fresh fruits, vegetables, fresh baked goods, soaps, jellies, meats, and hot breakfast! In addition, the Thursday Market will now have meat. We have some great vendors here, come on down. Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Community Center, 44 Kingshighway. (location of old High School) THE GOOD SHEPHERD HUMANE SOCIETY will hold its monthly board meeting on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. The location will be at the Good Shepherd Humane Society Meet and Greet room. NINETY PERCENT OF COMMUNITY NEWPAPER READER HOUSEHOLDS STATE THEY READ CLASSIFIED ADS!
Help Wanted CLERK: THE EUREKA SPRINGS Parks & Recreation Commission is accepting applications for a Part-time Clerk (15hrs/wk). QuickBooks experience preferred. $10.50/hour. Please forward resume to dove@eurekaparks.com. The City of Eureka Springs is an equal opportunity employer. GREEN ACRE LODGE Has Immediate Opening for a Cook. Call 479-530-3779 or bring resume to 89 Hillside Dr., Holiday Island. PART-TIME COOK 10-12 hours weekly needed at the Holiday Island Elks Lodge, $13.00/hr. Call 479-253-9783 GREEN ACRE LODGE Has Immediate Opening for a CNA. Call 479-530-3779 or bring resume to 89 Hillside Dr., Holiday Island.
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Real Estate for Sale 4BR/2BA HISTORIC DISTRICT Fenced yard, deck, recent roof, hardwood floors, new appliances, enclosed porch, quiet street, great investment. Call 847-508-2085, Seller local.
Commercial for Sale INVESTMENT EUREKA APARTMENTS for sale, 12 units. Great location w/parking. Owner financing WAC, with down. 479-903-0699.
Services Offered NEED HELP? CALL BILLY! Commercial or Residential. Haul-offs, Deck Refinishing, Power-washing, Leaf removal, Carpentry, Painting, Light construction, Gutter cleaning, Yard clean-ups, etc. 479-244-5827 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IS A GREAT WAY TO SHOP. Read our classifieds.
RIKARD PLUMBING, LLC - 50 years plus experience. Licensed in Arkansas. We do remodels, new construction, and service calls. 417-271-0345 after 5:30p.m. 417-271-6623 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 SAW-N-LOGS By Tyler Thomas. Chainsaw Carving-Tree Sculpture. Commercial and Residential. See Pictures on Instagram: tylerthomas1224. Call 479-244-7853 for your sculpture! 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 SIMPLICITY COUNSELING LICENSED Respectful Therapist with 30 dynamic success yrs. Depression, Anxiety, Trauma/Grief, Addictions, Sleep, Moods, etc. Effective Couples Therapy also. That real therapy that will improve your experience from now on. "It's your time" Call today (479) 244-5181 CHIMNEY WORKS - Complete chimney services: sweeps, repairs, relining, and installation. Call Bob Messer. 479-253-2284 CLEAN PERFECTION The corners are as clean as the middle of the floor. Experienced 14 years. References available. No job too large or too small. Call 918-850-8148 (Local)
2BR APARTMENT Clean, cute. $510/mo + Security Water/sewer/trash included. No Pets. 1/2 Mile West of Kings River Bridge. 870-423-9399 BERRYVILLE. NICE 2BR/1BA Central H/A, washer/dryer hookups, full kitchen, large carport w/storage. $700/mo.+$600/deposit. No pets. No Smoking. References 870-480-2298 CHARMING 3BR/2BA HOME bonus room, fenced yard, off-street parking, pets possible, no smoking. References. Deposit. $900/mo.+utilities. Call/text 815-455-5504. DUPLEX FOR RENT In Eureka Springs. 2BR/1BA, Full Kitchen, Central H/A, All Electric, W/D hookups. No Pets, No Smoking. References. $650/$600/deposit. 870-480-2298 SENIOR HOUSING 1BR For seniors age 62 and up. Quiet neighborhoods, CH/CA, refrigerator, range, grab bars in bath. Water/trash paid. Community room/laundry on site. Rent based on income. Berryville: 870-423-6860 or 870-423-2156. Green Forest: 870-438-6558 or The Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-432-9721. Equal Opportunity Housing Developments. 53% of community newspaper reader households which include a person who ran a classified ad in their community newspaper sold the item they advertised. 84% of community newspaper readers had results produced from their classified ad, meaning they either sold what they advertised or received many calls.
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agreed, saying she’s become more confident through the relationships she’s built in band. “I’ve grown a lot since I started playing in band,” Witcher said. “I play louder than I did a few years ago.” “I think we’ve grown a lot together as a band,” Evans said. “A lot of us have been playing together for a while.” The band has grown and shrank quite a bit over the years, Evans said. Still, Jecker said, it’s much bigger than it was when he joined six years ago. “There would be a major difference in sound if we had more people. We each have our major skill set on playing,” Jecker said. “It’s really nice to be able to have this small of a band with this good of a sound.” Sophomore Scott Milam said he loves learning new skills in band. “I like music, and I like being able to read sheet music,” Milam said. “I think that’s really fun. Playing the difficult pieces at concerts and marching is really fun.” The band is small, Milam said, but don’t let that fool you. “We’re a mighty few. We’re all gifted,” Milam said. “I don’t think you need a lot
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of people to be a good band. We’re just as good as Berryville or Green Forest, and people enjoy seeing us.” Sophomore Cole Saab said performing is one of his favorite things to do. “It’s an indescribable feeling,” Saab said. “It’s so satisfying when you nail that one piece.” “When you’re in front of an audience and you finish playing,” Harris said, “you’re just like, ‘Oh, that sounds right.’ ” Evans said she’s happy to perform for the community during the holiday season. “We perform to give back to the community, because of how much they’ve done for us,” Evans said. “They helped us get the uniforms and raise all this money. We’re just giving back because of all they gave us.” Jecker said he doesn’t quite see it that way. “I see it as plain giving to the community,” Jecker said. “Music is designed to be played for others. Even if the community wasn’t giving back to us, we’d be playing for them.” He continued, “Music is healthy for everyone. It’s coming directly from you and about you. Regardless of who you are, it’s impossible to hide yourself in music.”
Pet of the Week
Pickles (No. C15-0006) is a female Lab mix, approximately 4.5 years old. She knows how to walk on a leash and can sit on command. She is a very energetic and playful dog. The boy dog she currently has a crush on is getting adopted. We know she’ll be lonely when he leaves, so we’re hoping to find a home for Miss Pickles soon. She is spayed and has her shots. She’s available for adoption at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs. The shelter is open from noon to 5 p.m. every day but Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call 479-253-9188.
Citizen of the Week
James “Rusty” Rusterholz is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Rusterholz is the president of the Eureka Springs Fraternal Order of Police and recently oversaw two donations to the Eureka Springs School District: $500 for the Eureka Springs Health Benefit Fund, which helps families in need of care, and $500 for band uniforms. Rusterholz is also the school resource officer. To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com.
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CALENDAR of events Send calendar entries to Kelby Newcomb at CCNNews@cox-internet.com. The calendar is reserved for events sponsored by non-profit entities, benefits for non-profits and free events. First priority will be given to organizations providing a public service, such as rural fire departments, schools, churches, hospital auxiliaries and services for senior citizens or veterans. Submissions should be timely. Calendar listings should not be more than 30 days in advance of the event. The calendar is sometimes edited to fit the available space in the print edition. See the full calendar online at www.LovelyCitizen.com.
Dec. 6: Silver Tea
The annual Silver Tea will be held at St. James Church from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6. Donations will be accepted for a local nonprofit. Proceeds will benefit A Cup of Love.
Dec. 6: ES Band Concert
The Eureka Springs middle and high school band concerts will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, in the Eureka Springs High School auditorium.
Dec. 7: Holiday Radio Show
The Five and Dime Drama Collective will present its annual ‘Holiday Radio Show’ at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, in the Crescent Hotel’s Conservatory. There will be hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. The 90-minute show starts at 7 p.m. and will be
in the format of a lighthearted radio show with actors reading parts in short plays and sketches. Live Christmas music will be intermixed, including some jolly singalongs. This original show was created by local playwrights and will be performed by local actors. Tickets are $20 each. Seating is limited, so purchase tickets online in advance or at the door on a first come, first served basis. To purchase tickets, visit ReserveEureka.com/Attractions/HolidayRadioShow.
Dec. 7 and 9: HI Singers Concert The Holiday Island Singers will present ‘Sing We All Noel’ at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. Prepare for lots of fun and a surprise recording artist to perform.
Dec. 8: Ozarks Chorale Holiday Concert The Ozarks Chorale will perform its Holiday Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in the Auditorium in Eureka Springs. Tickets are $10 for adults, and children and students attend for free.
Dec. 9: Berryville Brass Ensemble The Berryville Brass Ensemble will perform a free concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Auditorium.
Dec. 9: Carroll County Orchestra The Carroll County Orchestra will perform its Christmas Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Auditorium. The con-
cert will also feature a performance by the Kansas City Horn Club.
Dec. 9: Handbell Choir
The Faith Bible Church Handbell Choir will play a number of Christmas songs with bells and chimes at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at Faith Bible Church at No. 3 Parkcliff Drive Suite C in Holiday Island. A festive singalong will follow, and there will be refreshments afterward.
Dec. 10: Metafizzies Meeting
The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) meeting will feature a session of divine singing and sound meditation at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. No vocal experience is necessary. Chants and mantras from multiple traditions will be used. All are welcome.
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