Lovely County Citizen Dec. 8, 2016

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Hospital CEO reflects on working in Eureka Page 3 n Good Shepherd needs new kennels

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Fusaro says kennels will cost animal shelter $1,000 each

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Working together to help others

Eureka Springs Hospital CEO reflects on improvements, teamwork

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

When Peter Savoy took over as CEO of the Eureka Springs Hospital in May, he was determined to get to know the people working there.

“Of course it’s a learning process, so the first thing I did was get to know the team,” Savoy said. “It didn’t take long for me to realize that we have some very sincere, talented, dedicated team members here.”

What he loves most about the hospital’s employees, Savoy said, is their attitude. He described the optimism of everyone who works at the hospital, saying they are all dedicated to helping patients.

“You get the flavor that they care. They truly care,” Savoy said. “From the beginning, I knew my job was going to be much more fun because that positive attitude was in place.”

Savoy has worked at the hospital for months now.

During that time, Savoy said, he has done his best to take everyone’s opinions in consideration. Teamwork isn’t teamwork, he explained, if everyone on the team doesn’t have a say in what happens.

“We make decisions together. We work together. I say, ‘I have a problem I want to talk about’ and as a team, we all participate and come up with a solution,” Savoy said.

“I certainly don’t know everything. I learn something new every day.”

He continued, “By handling our business as a team … I think that’s the best way to lead the hospital. That’s what I’ve been doing, and it’s a lot of fun operating that way.”

Community outreach coordinator Catherine Pappas said she has enjoyed working with Savoy. Being on the same team as him, Pappas said, has been a joyful experience.

“He’s very open to any ideas we might have here. Our whole goal at the hospital is based on helping the patients first and foremost,” Pappas said. “I’ve seen extreme growth in this hospital, and I still see it growing. Peter is such an important factor. We love peter. His perception… it helps us make the decisions to succeed.”

Many good things are happening at the hospital, Savoy said, but he’s especially excited about the wound care program, which takes place on Tuesday afternoons. Savoy explained that Dr. Christopher Baranyk was recently certified as a wound care specialist, making him perfect to run the program.

“We have the only wound care program with a physician who is a certified wound care specialist in a 40-mile radius,” Savoy said.

Wound care is important, he said, because many people are susceptible to having wounds, especially the elderly.

He said he’s happy to help these people through the wound care program.

“That’s something unique we have here at Eureka Springs Hospital,” Savoy said.

Savoy credited Allegiance Health Management, which leases a license to run the hospital, with bringing new, state-of-the-art equipment to Eureka Springs. This equipment includes a digital X-ray system, he said, and a 32-slice CT scan.

“It’s the latest technology that’s out there. It’s great to take care of people’s needs,” Savoy said.

Altogether, he said, the new equipment cost around $600,000. If there’s any doubt, Savoy said, that proves how dedicated Allegiance is to the hospital.

“They are very serious about the hospital in Eureka Springs and making sure that all of us have the tools we need to give the patients first-class service,” Savoy said.

He explained that Allegiance will need to renegotiate its contract with the Eureka Springs Hospital Commission in 2022, saying he wants to reach out to the commission to express the way Allegiance feels about the hospital. He’s already talked to some commissioners about this, Savoy said.

“I’ve approached them about the future and the partnership between Allegiance and the commission. We want to extend the lease in 2022,” Savoy said. “As far as a written contract document, there is nothing else to the future after 2022, so I expect to represent Allegiance in the very, very near future to try to lay that groundwork with the commission … to hopefully extend the lease for a serious length of time past 2022.”

Savoy acknowledged that the hospital has had a bad reputation in the community in past years but said he believes that is changing. He recalled visiting with local businesses recently, saying he received positive feedback about the hospital.

“It was a very good experience. I had many more positive comments than negative,” Savoy said. “I got the impression that people are very, very happy just to have a hospital. I tried to let them know that Allegiance is serious about having a first-class operation for the community.”

That doesn’t necessarily mean Allegiance will be building a new hospital, he said. Savoy explained that the company considered building a new hospital in the past and decided against it. That decision, he said, was a good one.

“As far as bricks and mortars, this hospital is Eureka Springs. This is perfect. This is Eureka,” Savoy said. “If we had a brand-new facility sitting out here, it just would not be Eureka at all. It would be something that would stick out … that would paint a negative slant on the histor-

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Peter Savoy is the CEO of Eureka Springs Hospital.

ic value you get with Eureka Springs.”

He continued, “I love it. I would never want to tear this place down. It is physically sound and it’s clean. Once you get through these doors, you see the services and updated equipment. At the same time, you’ll know the brick and mortar is Eureka. It’s historic, and it needs to be historic.

We need to take care of this physical facility.”

Working in Eureka Springs, Savoy said, is one of his favorite things about his job. He’s happy to know Allegiance is dedicated to the hospital, he said, because he wants to keep coming here.

“Allegiance, as far as I know, is here to stay. They would not be making the financial investments they’ve made and continue to make if they weren’t serious about remaining in Eureka Springs and making this a great little hospital,” Savoy said. “I’m their representative. That’s my job, and I enjoy doing it.”

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Nov. 28 8:38 a.m. — A caller advised that a king-sized comforter was stolen from a laundromat. A report was taken. After reviewing the security footage, the suspects were located, and the property was recovered and returned to the owner.

9:20 a.m. — A clerk at an area hotel advised that a subject who was told not to return to the property had gotten into a room and was refusing to leave.

Officers made contact with two other suspects, but the offender had left the scene before they arrived.

11:08 a.m. — A school employee reported that a dog was running around the elementary school property. The animal control officer responded and was familiar with the dog. The animal control officer returned the dog to its owner with a warning.

11:45 a.m. — A caller reported a mini-van pulling a trailer with a flat on the right side. An officer made contact with the driver at a gas station.

2:35 p.m. — A caller advised that a large dog was running loose. An officer checked the area but could not locate the dog. The owner was notified to pick up the dog.

2:51 p.m. — An officer made contact with a female subject who was picking up children at the school and appeared to be intoxicated. The subject was taken into custody for public intoxication, and the children were released to another family member.

6:25 p.m. — A caller advised of a domestic disturbance involving her friend. The victim declined to give any information but advised that he was no longer at the house. An officer responded to attempt to make contact with the victim. The victim and witness refused to cooperate.

9:29 p.m. — A caller advised that her dog was barking and that she wasn’t sure if someone was outside. An officer checked the area and advised her that the area was secure.

Nov. 29 1:56 a.m. — A gas station clerk ad-

vised that an intoxicated male was inside the store. An officer arrested the subject for public intoxication.

5:09 p.m. — A report was taken about a private property accident.

Nov. 30 3:52 a.m. — A caller advised of two men and a woman screaming near her room at an area hotel. She advised she was unsure of what was going on but could hear the woman screaming for help. An officer responded and located a male subject, who had broken into the guest’s room which had started the altercation. The subject was arrested for public intoxication, disorderly conduct, criminal trespassing, residential burglary and assault in the third degree.

6:14 a.m. — A deputy at the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office advised of a domestic disturbance that occurred at an area laundromat. An officer responded and was unable to locate the male subject. Officers later arrested the subject at his residence for domestic battery in the second degree.

11:46 a.m. — A caller reported that a large dog was running around the Historic Loop. The animal control officer responded and picked up the dog to hold for the owner to claim.

11:57 a.m. — A caller reported that a delivery truck hit the awning of a restaurant and drove off. Officers attempted to locate the truck, but it had already left town. Information was taken for a report.

6:09 p.m. — An officer attempted to make contact at a residence that had a barking dog but was unable to do so.

The animal control officer was given the information for a followup.

6:50 p.m. — An officer attempted to make contact with a homeowner whose dogs were running loose but was unable to do so. The animal control officer was given the information for a followup.

Dec. 1 12:04 p.m. — A caller advised of a vehicle parked in the red zone on Spring Street. An officer issued a parking ticket and checked the area to locate the

By Kelby Newcomb owner to get the vehicle moved. The officer was unable to make contact, but the vehicle was moved later.

12:56 p.m. — A caretaker of the Parish Center reported a theft from the collection box.

1:27 p.m. — Carroll County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance with a court-ordered committal on a male subject at his residence. Officers assisted the deputies without incident.

3:57 p.m. — A complainant advised of a glitter bomb she received in the mail. The postmaster referred her to the police department for a report.

3:58 p.m. — A caller advised that her vehicle had been hit where it was parked on the street. An officer responded, took a report and issued a parking ticket.

7:03 p.m. — A caller advised of a semi truck that started down the Historic Loop before the driver realized he was going the wrong way. The caller advised that the semi needed assistance backing up to turn around. An officer responded and assisted the driver.

Dec. 2 10:34 a.m. — A caller advised that the other party involved in an earlier traffic accident had screamed threats at her from the roadway while she was sitting on her porch. An officer took information for a report.

11:39 a.m. — A caller advised of graffiti painted on their downtown building. An officer took information for a report.

12:00 p.m. — An officer transported a subject from Washington County Jail where he had been arrested on a Eureka Springs warrant for failure to pay his fines.

12:30 p.m. — A property owner advised that transient people were breaking windows and gaining access to an old building where they would hang out and do damage to the property. An officer took information for a report and follow-up action.

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GSHS board address cost of new kennels

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

The dogs at Good Shepherd Humane Society need new kennels, but they come at a price.

According to GSHS president Jay Fusaro, that price is pretty steep. Fusaro reported Nov. 30 that it will cost $1,000 per kennel, saying it won’t be easy to raise the money for all the new kennels.

“It shocked me. It’s a shocking number,” Fusaro said. “It’s expensive, but it’s the right thing to do.”

Animal care manager Sandra Mittler agreed.

“That’s going to be a lot of money, but we’re anxious to get it done,” Mittler said.

It’s important to replace the kennels, Fusaro said, to improve the sanitation and safety of the conditions where shelter dogs live. Fusaro said he has been looking at kennels with Good Shepherd employees, describing how good the kennels at a facility in Fayetteville were.

“They were really nice. Sanitation and safety is why we need new kennels … a distant third reason being aesthetics,” Fusaro said.

The shelter is working with a grant writer, he said, to see what resources are available to purchase new kennels.

“Once we find someone who is willing to consider the grant, then we can start firming up proposals,” Fusaro said. “Obviously, we don’t want to use our operating funds for that.”

Though the shelter has a grant writer, Fusaro said, Good Shepherd is always looking for more people to volunteer their expertise in that area.

“We need more than one person writing grants. If anybody knows anybody else who would be interested or has the talent for writing grants, let us know,” Fusaro said.

The shelter is always looking for ways to raise money for its operating fund, Fusaro added. He said he’s been working with the board to get donations for companies in exchange for signage outside the shelter or the Doggie Thrift Stores.

“We can utilize that space in exchange for donations,” Fusaro said. “I’ve met with Stone Financial and have gotten a very positive response. I think they are going to be a sponsor for signage.”

The idea behind the signage, Fusaro said, is to support the companies that support the shelter.

“We have high expectations for that. The signs are going to look professional,” Fusaro said. “It’s going to be something people are going to be proud to drive by, and maybe some other business is going to see it and say, ‘Hey, I want to be part of that.’ ” Mittler presented the shelter report, saying the shelter brought in seven dogs and five cats in October. There were two returned cats, one returned dog, nine cat adoptions, 11 dog adoptions and one reclaimed animal.

“We had one dog reclaimed by its own-

er. That’s always nice,” Mittler said.

As of Nov. 29, she said, there were 39 cats and 36 dogs at the shelter. With three dogs in foster homes, Mittler said, the shelter is going into December with 75 animals.

Office manager Regina Marchant presented the financial report for the shelter.

In October, Marchant said, the shelter had $3,927.47 in bank deposits, $1,320 in adoptions, $135 in surrenders, $360 in vaccines, $782.66 in donations, $100 in flea and tick, $599.81 in miscellaneous funds and $1,000 in the Maddie’s Fund grant.

The Maddie’s Fund grant, Mittler said, was given to the shelter as a way to take care of the cats.

“It’s for cats. It has to bemused for the cats at the shelter,” Mittler said. “It’s pretty broad as long as it’s for kitty cats. It can be for their food. As long as it goes toward kitty cats, we’re good there.”

Mittler added that the shelter has finished its bike raffle, saying the bikes would be raffled off on Dec. 1. Good Shepherd had the opportunity to sell tickets outside Walmart, Mittler said, which helped quite a bit.

“We sold a lot of tickets. We didn’t meet our thousand tickets, but we’re close,” Mittler said.

Thrift store manager Janet Chupp reported that revenue is up at the thrift stores.

On Black Friday, Chupp said, the Eureka Springs store earned $750 and the Berryville store brought in $500.

“We had half off everything in the entire store. We were not advertising that. When they walked in the door, they were told everything was half off,” Chupp said.

Fusaro asked if that was a record, and Chupp said she believes it is.

“I don’t think we’ve ever had a $700 day in Eureka,” Chupp said.

One problem the stores are experiencing, Chupp continued, is a lack of volunteers. Chupp said she is looking into ways to bring in more volunteers, asking the board to reach out, too.

“If I could get anybody to help me recruit, that would be great,” Chupp said.

Chupp remembered the success of the Doggie Style Show, which was held mid-November. It brought in a profit, she said, and was a really exciting event.

“We had a lot of fun this year, and we were really thrilled with the results,” Chupp said. “I just wanted to say we had a blast.”

Mittler thanked everyone who volunteered their time to the shelter in October, saying she is grateful to Karen Welch, Darlyne Warrings, Blackie’s Backyard, Kathy Cobb, Nikki Burrington and anyone else who took their time to help out in October. Fusaro said he’s grateful to the volunteers, too.

“We are where we are because of your effort,” Fusaro said.

The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Le Stick Nouveau.

Parks director reports action-packed month

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

The Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission was pretty busy in November.

“To call the last month and a half action-packed would be an understatement,” parks director Justin Huss said Nov. 29. “Multiple projects are underway, and our participating in the recent IMBA World Summit was a tremendous success. We are preparing for a winter for projects and improvements that will

produce another record-breaking year in 2017.”

These projects include the upcoming playground at Lake Leatherwood City Park, Huss said. He said that project will break ground soon, with the final pre-construction meeting taking place Dec. 1. The commission has solicited bids for painting the bathhouse and cabins at Lake Leatherwood, he continued, and parks employees are working on the soffit and board repairs required for the project. The mini-splits will be installed,

he said, after the painted has been completed.

“We plan to keep cabins 1, 2, 5 and 6 open for the winter while we work on 3 and 4,” Huss said. “The marina is currently closed for the season, but we will staff it and open on weekends with good weather if possible.”

Wireless internet is now working at the marina, Huss said, and he’s looking at ways to move internet service up the hillside near the cabins. The online reservation system for the cabins won’t kick

off until Jan. 5, Huss said, so the commission can be sure it’s fully ready to use the service.

All is well at the other parks, Huss said. He reported that he’s looking at two main projects at Harmon Park. The bathroom facade is failing, he said, and parking will be tightened up, too. He praised the mowing contractors at Harmon Park, saying he’s been happy with their service.

“We will be using them a few more See Parks, page 20

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Good Shepherd thrift store revenue up in October

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

October was a good month for Good Shepherd Humane Society.

Interim treasurer Rosemary Fusaro reported Nov. 30 that the Doggie Thrift Stores brought in $17,225.47 in October, bringing thrift store revenue to $187,990.42 for the year so far. The amount of revenue in October, Fusaro said, is the most she’s seen since being involved with Good Shepherd.

“This is awesome. That is above budget, and that’s the biggest month to date,” Fusaro said. “That’s fabulous.”

Though it isn’t reflected in October’s report, Fusaro said, the Doggie Style Show brought in impressive revenue for Good Shepherd as well. She said the show had $7,048.50 in revenue, with $90 in sponsor revenue and $6,604 in ad book sales. The total revenue, she said, was $14,552.50.

She outlined the expenses from the event, including $195 for a banner, $200 for beer and wine, $169 for a Uhaul, $25 for gas, $100 for a license, $650

for the venue and $3,117 for printing.

Total expenses, she said, were $4,456.

Subtracting the expenses from the revenue, Fusaro said, Good Shepherd made $10,096.50 from the event.

“It’s a profit margin of 69 percent,” Fusaro said.

She reiterated that the revenue from the event will be included in November’s financial report in late December.

She wanted to bring it up during the November meeting, Fusaro said, because it was exciting.

“I just wanted to celebrate the success of the Doggie Style Show, because a lot of work went into that,” Fusaro said.

The total fundraising revenue in October, she said, was $635. Other revenue in October includes $87.20 for scrap metal sales, $773.27 for collection jar donations, $100 for flea, tick and heart worm donations, $2,958.88 for miscellaneous donations, $450 for sponsor revenue, $3,320.45 for grant revenue, $135 for admission revenue, $1,320 for adoption revenue, $50 for micro-chip revenue, $360 for public vaccines and

$20 for membership dues. The total revenue in October is $27,435.27.

Since the beginning of the year, the shelter has received $16,199.23 in fundraising revenue, $1,600 in sponsor revenue, $16,176.45 in grant revenue, $2,000 in the city of Berryville stipend, $10,345 in the Bates Spay Assistance fund, $25 in insufficient funds fees, $2,701 in admission revenue, $13,923.50 in adoption revenue, $185 in micro-chip revenue, $575 in out-of-state adoptions, $205 in pet adoption sponsorships, $2,204 in public vaccines, $2,425 in rabies clinics and $2,300 in membership dues. The total revenue from January to October is $258,854.60.

Fusaro moved on to expenses, saying the shelter spent $10,144.22 for payroll in October. Other expenses in October are $14.99 for advertising, $216.11 for credit card fees, $904.90 for business liability insurance, $95.70 for vehicle insurance, $224.25 for workmen’s compensation, $872.16 for interest, $900 for accounting fees, $208.56 for

outside contract services, $324.08 for the dumpster, $69.43 for repairs and maintenance, $1,353.49 for utilities, $285.86 for flea, tick and heartworm expenses, 1,298 for food, $376 for shipping services, $970 for printing, $995.46 for supplies, $593.67 for telephone and internet, $784 for vet supplies, $292 for fundraising, $1,092 for vet services and $372.06 for travel and meetings. The total expenses in October are $23,715.34.

From January to October, the shelter has spent $131,194.98 for payroll, $13,379.05 for utilities, $10,689.93 for vet supplies, $9,076.38 for interest on debt, $12,264.34 for contract services and $28,643.55 for other types of expenses. The total expenses so far in 2016 are $263,721.98.

Overall, Fusaro said, Good Shepherd has been doing well over the past few months. The revenue in October, she said, is especially impressive.

“We had a really, really strong month,” Fusaro said. “We’re trending in the right direction. Great job, guys.”

GSHS president announces Board Challenge

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

If you’re looking to donate to Good Shepherd Humane Society, this month is the perfect time to do so.

GSHS president Jay Fusaro announced the Board Challenge on Nov. 30, saying members of Good Shepherd’s board have put up $4,000 of their own money for a donation match until the end of the year. The board will match the first $4,000 raised in the community, Fusaro said. Those interested in donating to the matching fund, Fusaro said, should indicate that their donation is for the Board Challenge on their check.

The idea behind the challenge, Fusaro said, came from the board’s desire to show its dedication to the animal shelter.

“We want the community to know

the board is committed to the success of Good Shepherd,” Fusaro said. “This is a visible way for the community to see that the board is committed to the success of Good Shepherd. The board is both committed and invested … not only with their time and effort, but also with their money.”

Another reason he’s excited about the challenge, Fusaro said, is because it doubles donations made to the shelter.

“The idea is to drive donations.

Hopefully, people will see it’s two-forone,” Fusaro said. “If they give $100, the board will give $100, and that’s a $200 donation.”

A similar challenge, he added, is happening at Blackie’s Backyard in downtown Eureka Springs. Fusaro said Todd and Debbie Allen, who own Blackie’s Backyard, are sponsoring a two-for-one

toy drive for Good Shepherd throughout December. The Allens have helped the shelter during the holiday season for years now, Fusaro said.

“They always send enough treats a few days before Christmas to make sure the dogs have a good quality treat for Christmas day and several days after,” Fusaro said. “This year will be no different. The treats will arrive a few days before Christmas so they can be handed out to all the dogs.”

The Allens have stepped up this year, Fusaro said, by offering a buy-one-getone sale on toys to be donated to the shelter. The price of the dog toys are two small for $8.99, two medium for $11.99 and two large for $15.99. The price of the cat toys are two for $6.99 and two for $8.99. The offer applies only to toys donated to Good Shepherd,

Fusaro explained.

“This is a great opportunity to help these animals during the holidays.

There will be a box set up in Blackie’s for the toys to be put in at the time of purchase,” Fusaro said. “The toys will be delivered to the shelter Christmas Eve.” These toys have been specifically chosen by shelter employees, Fusaro said, as the toys that will last the longest at the shelter.

“Come shop for the shelter dogs and cats, and help get their Christmas stockings filled,” Fusaro said. “These dogs and cats basically rely on each and every one of us to help them until someone steps up and gives them their forever home. Hopefully, we can all come together and make sure the shelter animals aren’t forgotten at Christmas.”

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Library drops off sweaters to Flint Street Fellowship two weeks early

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

The Eureka Springs Carnegie Library will continue its sweater drive until Dec. 15, but the first few boxes of sweaters have already been donated to Flint Street Fellowship.

Library employee April Griffith brought the sweaters to Flint Street on Monday, Dec. 5, saying the sweater drive has been so successful the library couldn’t find a place for all the sweaters. Griffith said the library has received 125 sweaters and 35 non-sweater items since the drive began.

“We were running out of room in the library annex, where we were collecting them. There was such a generous outpouring of sweaters that we had to move them, because people didn’t have a place to sit anymore,” Griffith said. “I think that’s great. The temperatures have already dropped, so they’re definitely needed.”

Pat Kasner, director of Flint Street Fellowship, said the sweaters are definitely appreciated by her patrons.

The food bank has become known for its free clothes, she said, and she’s happy to have more sweaters to offer.

With the air getting colder, Kasner said, the sweaters are very much needed.

“The temperatures have dropped dramatically. They’re going to be very warm, and they’re nice,” Kasner said.

“We don’t always get really nice things dropped off here.”

The sweaters are so nice, she said, that some patrons could use them as Christmas gifts for their family.

“They’re going to serve a dual purpose. People know to come here to look for clothes, and it’s going to be wonderful to have those nice sweaters for them,” Kasner said.

Everything at Flint Street, she said, is free. Kasner said Flint Street offers food, clothes, toys, household items and shoes. When someone comes to the food bank, she said, they can look through all the items that have been collected.

“They can shop to their heart’s content,” Kasner said.

Volunteer Edward Brown said he’s sure the sweaters will help people in the community.

“Knowing they’re going to have a warm sweater on their back to keep the cold off of them is great,” Brown said. “There are a lot of people in town who don’t have sweaters … don’t have jackets. It helps them get through their days and their lives.”

Kasner agreed.

“It’s just nice to know people are going to be warm.

There’s a lot of people who live outside or hang outside all day, and they go to a tent at night,” she said. “Those people need to be warm.”

Griffith said she’s looking forward to dropping the second sweater collection at Flint Street in a couple of weeks. Those interested in donating to the sweater drive, she said, have until Dec. 15 to bring a sweater by the library.

“I hope the momentum of people’s generosity continues in the next two weeks so I can fill it up and have an equally big donation to bring in next time,” Griffith said.

“I think it’s going to be good.”

Loudermilk wins statewide editorial contest

Elizabeth Loudermilk has won the statewide editorial contest on texting while driving.

Loudermilk will receive a $500 cash prize and lunch in Little Rock for her winning essay, which also took first place in the Lovely County Citizen’s local Loudermilk competition.

The contest challenged Arkansas students from 14-19 to write an editorial or

opinion column highlighting the dangers of texting while driving and encouraging their peers to take the It Can Wait pledge.

The essay question was, “Why is it important to take the It Can Wait pledge to never text and drive?” Loudermilk’s piece highlighted the dangers of texting while driving and included the following call to action: “Take the pledge to never text and drive at ItCanWait.com.”

The Citizen thanks its sponsors — Windle & Associates, Common Sense Technologies, Arvest Bank, the Crescent and Basin Park Hotels and Harts Family Center — for making the local competition possible.

Photo by Samantha Jones

Eureka Springs Carnegie Library employee April Griffith delivered sweaters to Flint Street Fellowship Dec. 5.

Griffith, bottom, is pictured with Flint Street director Pat Kasner, top left, and volunteer Edward Brown.

Cold air expected this week

By Scott Loftis CarrollCountyNews@cox-internet.com

Winter is coming, soon.

Temperatures in Carroll County are expected to drop well below the freezing mark by midweek, according to the National Weather Service, with a prediction of 12 degrees for the low temperature Thursday night into Friday morning.

This week’s forecast also includes a chance of snow, although meteorologist Amy Jankowski with the National Weather Service office in Tulsa said the forecast calls for just a 30 percent chance of precipitation with almost no chance for accumulation.

“That’s still fairly low,” she said. “If

anything it would be a dusting, if that.”

Still, Carroll County residents will see a noticeable change in the air beginning Wednesday.

“It’s going to be quite colder that day,” Jankowski said, with high temperatures forecast in the mid-30s. “It’s definitely going to feel like winter for sure that day.”

Overnight lows Wednesday are expected to drop below 20 degrees, with highs Thursday in the mid-20s. Winds could gust up to 25 miles an hour Wednesday and Thursday, Jankowski said.

High temperatures are expected to reach the mid-30s on Friday, with a gradual warmup beginning Saturday.

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ESHS drama department gearing up for ‘A Christmas Carol’

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

The Eureka Springs High School drama department will be performing a holiday classic this weekend. The students will perform “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Eureka Springs High School auditorium.

Senior Simon Larson, who plays the title character, said he’s getting a little nervous as the public performances inch closer. This is the first large role he’s had, Larson said, and he wants to get it right.

“I’m really looking forward to it. I hope it turns out well,” Larson said. “My part is the most to remember, especially for the last part which is one giant monologue. That’s always intimidating.”

What he enjoys about the play, Larson said, is the different kinds of experiences it offers.

“I love the variety of characters and the different types of acting we’re allowed to do,” Larson said. “Part of it’s humor. Part of it’s dramatic. I honestly don’t like my own character, but I like playing the part.”

Junior Ashlynn Lockhart, who plays Scrooge’s fiancé, said she’s happy about the theme of the play. She explained that her character leaves Scrooge when he becomes

greedy, causing Scrooge to become bitter.

“You know Scrooge is the epitome of greed, but then you see how it affects his life and you see all the things leading up to his present life,” Lockhart said. “It really makes people think about their life choices.”

Sophomore Makenzie Meyer agreed.

Meyer plays Scrooge’s sister, one of the only people Scrooge is close to. When her character dies, Meyer said, Scrooge becomes depressed.

“I think it really does make you reconsider your life choices. You do have an impact, and it’s about the small things like saying, ‘Good morning’ or ‘Merry Christmas,’ ” Meyer said. “You see that Scrooge does have consequences for his actions.”

It’s these consequences, freshman Samuel Gay said, that make the play so thought-provoking. Gay portrays Tiny Tim, the son of Scrooge’s clerk. Gay explained that his character is very sick, saying that’s worsened by how little Scrooge pays Tiny Tim’s father.

“It’s interesting to see the progression and show why this happened and how it happened,” Gay said. “I think it’s really enjoyable.”

Aside from the play itself, Lockhart said, she’s just happy to be working with her

friends. Lockhart described how the drama students all work together, pointing out how many of them have been in the same plays together for years now.

“We’ve been working together as a cast for a really long time. When Mr. Mann casts us, we encourage each other,” Lockhart said. “We’re all very close, even with the new people … the freshmen. They fit right in. We’re a team.”

Meyer agreed.

“Even when Mr. Mann is unavailable for help, we all kind of help each other,” Meyer said. “We can hear when something’s not working right or if the blocking is kind of weird, so we tell each other, ‘You might want to move this way’ or ‘Speak a little louder.’ ” “It’s all constructive criticism,” Lockhart added. “We’re all very encouraging.”

As a freshman, this is the first year Gay has been involved in the drama program. He said he’s felt welcomed from the moment he started working on the play.

“It’s basically just a small little family.

Everyone cares about the other person and the success of the play overall,” Gay said.

Director Rick Mann said he’s most proud of his students when he sees how well they work together.

“I do have quite a few new cast members this year. It’s their first time in drama,” Mann said. “I’ve got a long way to go as far as teaching them, but they’re stepping up and doing a really good job. The older ones are just so glad to have them as part of the cast. The newer ones just fit right in with the others.”

Mann pointed out how the play focuses heavily on the change in Scrooge, saying he hopes to challenge his students as much as he can. It’s important to challenge them, he said, because he has big plans for next year’s productions.

“I really want them to push themselves for this one so they’ll be ready in the spring,” Mann said. “It’s a good stretch for them.”

He encouraged everyone who can to come see the play on Friday or Saturday night. The performances are a good way to kick off the holiday season, Mann said.

“It is entertaining, and it’s Christmas-focused,” he said.

Larson agreed.

“I honestly think it’s going to be one of our best performances. It’s enjoyable,” Larson said. “It’s supporting us, the students, and it’s my first big performance. You should definitely show up.”

Choral Concert highlights holiday joy

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

The Eureka Springs School District’s choirs kicked off the holiday season with a choral concert on Sunday, Dec. 4. The high school and middle school choirs performed at the concert, as well as the middle school on-stage choir.

Barry Milner, who directed one of the middle school choirs, said he enjoyed seeing his students performed. He explained that his students got to choose one of the tunes, which wasn’t the kind of song most people associate with Christmas.

“It’s not your traditional Christmas tune, but it’s enjoyable,” Milner said.

The students prepared for the concert for around two months, Milner said. He said he’s enjoyed seeing how they’ve progressed over time.

“I’m just ecstatic. I’m proud of them, and I’m proud of all the hard work they did,”

Milner said. “They get to see the fruits of their labor. It’s just about sharing the joy, and sharing it with other people. That’s why we do what we do.”

Sixth grader Melissa Galyen said she enjoyed performing “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” mostly because of the dance that accompanied the tune.

“We got to do the hand jive,” Galyen said.

For sixth-grader Sydney Shaw, “Carol of the Bells” was the most exciting song to sing.

“It’s just been one of my favorite songs,” Shaw said. “I like how it’s put together.”

Performing the Christmas songs, Shaw said, makes her especially happy.

“My favorite holiday is Christmas. It just brings joy to the performance and the audience,” Shaw said. “It makes me really happy, because my family actually gets to see us perform … if they live farther away,

they actually get to see us.”

Galyen agreed.

“I like how it makes my parents smile and my grandparents … my grandparents don’t get to see me very much, so it’s nice,” Galyen said.

Fifth-grader Ryley Gordon said she’s excited to perform in front of her friends and family, too.

“It means a lot. It’s actually fun to do it in front of them, so we can show them we’re doing something in that class,” Gordon laughed.

Gordon credited music teacher Donesa Mann with helping the students get ready for the performance.

“She is a really good teacher, and I’m glad we have her in choir,” Gordon said.

Shaw and Galyen agreed.

“She’s really interactive with the kids and tries to help as much as she can. If we’re singing wrong, she corrects us and helps us,”

Shaw said.

“She really puts time and love into the project we’re working on,” Galyen added. “I really appreciate that she’s putting her time into this.”

Michael Plumley’s daughter performed in the concert, and he said he felt happy to be there for her.

“It means more than anything in the world to get a chance to see it,” Plumley said.

He encouraged everyone in the community to get behind the music program at the school, saying he’s seen how beneficial the arts can be for children.

“Support it. Support it as much as you can,” Plumley said.

Milner pointed out that the program is just getting better and better.

“We’re growing. We love for people to come out and support us,” Milner said. “It’s free of charge, anything we do. We just love for people to come on out.”

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50th annual Silver Tea benefits Jeremiah House

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

St. James Episcopal Church hosted the 50th annual Silver Tea on Thursday, Dec. 1, where locals and visitors sipped tea for a good cause.

Mary Hill and Janee Crotts, co-chairs of the tea, explained that the event always benefits a local nonprofit. This year, proceeds from the tea went to the Jeremiah House, a faith-based recovery home for women who have had a range of traumatic experiences.

“It’s very nice. It’s a small charity, but hopefully their services will expand,” Hill said.

Crotts agreed, saying the recovery home can house five women at a time. She remembered visiting the house to explain the history of the tea, saying she enjoyed getting to know the women there.

“It’s just a really unique and very needed facility for women to get their lives back together,” Crotts said. “They’re doing a fantastic job, so we really felt pleased that the Silver Tea could help them.”

The morning leading up to the tea, Crotts said, was as seamless as she’s come to expect. She said the women of St. James arrived at the Crescent Ballroom around 10:30 a.m. to start setting up for the tea.

“It’s evolved over time, so the committees that have been in place for a while now have just become seamless,” Crotts said. “It’s just amazing. We bring boxes of things in at 10:30 a.m. We have boxes and boxes of things, and it’s evolved into this beautiful scene by 1 p.m.”

Some of the people who helped set up the tea, Crotts said, were those associated

Photo by Tavi Ellis

Nikki Gully, Darci Brawner and Victoria Kelley represent the Jeremiah House at the tea.

with the Jeremiah House. Vickie Poulson, director of Jeremiah House, said she enjoyed helping out with the event. She remembered when the women of St. James visited the recovery home to describe the tea, saying her residents loved getting to know the history of the event.

“We were a little nervous about this big event, so they came to the house and shared the history of the tea,” Poulson said. “That really helped them. It’s an opportunity for them to experience something they probably never have before.”

Poulson described what the Jeremiah House does, saying it gives women who have experienced trauma such a human trafficking, homelessness, abuse as a child

or prostitution a chance to start over. The recovery home is centered around Christ, Poulson said.

“Our goal is to share the love of Christ with them and encourage them to recover,” Poulson said.

Though it’s now located in Green Forest, Poulson said the recovery home was initially based in Eureka Springs.

“We started in Eureka Springs, so we’ve had some great support from this community. We have a little over 20 volunteers now. We’ve gone from a handful to 20 volunteers,” Poulson said. “The people investing their lives is what makes a big change, telling the residents they care about them.”

Of the current residents at the Jeremiah House, Poulson said, three are enrolled in college and four have a part-time job.

Carolyn Biossat, Jeremiah House board president, said the residents are most encouraged when people come to the home to teach them things.

“We have a great need for mentors, for volunteers …for people who will teach life skills, because many of the women have missed out on some of those things that we might just consider run-of-themill,” Biossat said. “My husband did a life skill on taking care of a car … checking your oil and tires and that kind of thing.

That’s just an example.”

Darci Brawner, the newest resident of Jeremiah House, said she has enjoyed working with mentors at the recovery home. Brawner explained that she is a survivor of domestic violence; after leaving a 12-year abusive relationship, she said, she didn’t know where to go.

“I didn’t know what direction I was going to take. I now am able to get my feet on the ground and really find out who I am,” Brawner said. “They have helped me go back to school, to apply for and get grants. They provide really a step-by-step day-by-day personalized guide for women who have struggled.”

Brawner said she was grateful to be part of the Silver Tea, especially considering the history behind the event.

“It’s so exciting. I’m kind of just overwhelmed,” Brawner said. “It means a lot. I’m just now learning about this and how big it is. I think it’s a beautiful thing and great way for the community to give back.”

Cocktails for a Cause helps People Helping People

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com People Helping People got a little help themselves at Cocktails for Cause Thursday, Dec. 1.

Sue Hopkins, who works with People Helping People, explained that the non-profit helps purchase prescription

medication for everyone in Carroll County. If people can’t afford their medication, Hopkins said, they can call People Helping People and receive their medication that same day.

“We work with a pharmacy and we actually pay a voucher to the pharmacy, so that person can get their medicine as soon

as possible,” Hopkins said. “We’re talking about life-saving medication. People who might have chronic issues like depression … if they run out of their medicine, they might he hospitalized.”

She thanked the pharmacies that work with People Helping People. These pharmacies hand over medication at cost,

Hopkins said, making it jeasier for the non-profit to help other people.

“It’s not just us raising money for People Helping People. It’s also the pharmacies doing all that work,” Hopkins said.

All the money raised at Cocktails for a Cause, Hopkins said, goes directly to See Cocktails, Page 26

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Trailblazers

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The Eureka Springs Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development hosted five Russian delegates Dec. 3.

Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development welcomes Russian delegates

The Eureka Springs Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development hosted five Russian delegates on Saturday, Dec. 3. The delegates represented the Global Connections — Open World Project, a project of the U.S. government. Two were from Moscow and three were from St. Petersburg.

Mayor Butch Berry and Sandy Martin met with the delegates to discuss economic development, city government, tourism, entrepreneurship, development through the creative economic, preservation, community development and collaboration.

Toni Carr, executive director of Global Connections Arkansas, said the visit was beneficial and productive. With the help of an interpreter, she said, questions and ideas

flowed freely and easily.

“Every one of them were totally engaged and learned a great deal,” Carr said. “I just wish we would have planned a longer visit in Eureka Springs … we sure will next trip!”

Berry presented each delegate with a mayor’s proclamation at the luncheon meeting, which was hosted by the Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow. The visit ended with a trip to the Christmas Tree Lighting at the Crescent Hotel, followed by a dinner and more discussion with host Jodie English and Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce president Tammy Thurow.

Keith Scales provided a private ghost tour for the group before they left for Bentonville.

Library to host children’s Christmas party Dec. 9

The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library will host the How the Grinch Stole Christmas Party at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9. There will be free, fun activities, including games, songs and a craft. Children will be served a Who Fest, have their picture taken with the Grinch and be treated to a special performance of Doctor Seuss’ holiday classic

by Molly Sroges. Eureka Springs High School art students have created Grinch-inspired art to decorate the library for the event. For more information, call 479-253-8754 or email info@EurekaLibrary.org.

Photo by Tavi Ellis

Like-minded ladies from all different walks of life in Northwest Arkansas came together over the weekend to volunteer for the Nature Conservancy. The environmental non-profit organized the group of local volunteers to build a series of private hiking trails near the Kings River Deck House.

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Turkey Trot gratitude

Dear Editor, The Grassy Knob Auxiliary and the Grassy Knob Volunteer Fire Association held a very successful Don Gammie Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. Almost 100 runners and walkers took part in this 5K/1m fun run at Lake Leatherwood Park. Many of those were out-of-state residents here visiting relatives or friends for the holidays. Our volunteers worked hard to make sure the race went off without a hitch. It was a joyful day for everyone involved.

We would like to thank our wonderful community sponsors for helping us make the Turkey Trot successful. They gave generously. We are so grateful to live in a community that supports its nonprofit organizations.

All proceeds from the Don Gammie Turkey Trot go to the Grassy Knob Volunteer Fire Association. Thank you to all who helped and contributed!

– KAY SCHRINER, PRESIDENT Grassy Knob Auxiliary

COW suggestion

There is a letter in the Citizen 11/30 paper about the Veterans Parade. While I do agree with a lot of it, I want to say the people of Eureka Springs now and in the past have helped us tremendously, and we appreciate that greatly.

I do agree with the other point that we, as the committee, seek no glory, publicity, or honor. The point we would like to convey is we would like the Veterans as a whole to be C.O.W in next years Veterans Week paper. After all, they made Santa C.O.W. one Christmas, and our Veterans are more important than Santa. When I tried to explain this to the Citizen, something got lost in the translation, so I hope someone from their paper sees this.

We thank both the Indy, and the Citizen for the coverage they have given our parade and Veterans over the years, and we thank all the wonderful Eurekans who have supported us over the years!

— SUE GLAVE

Parade of Lights

Citizen of the Week Pat Kasner is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Kasner is the president of Flint Street Fellowship, a food bank that offers food, clothes and fellowship all week long. The food pantry is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, and free lunch is served from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Free clothing is available during these hours from Monday to Thursday. For more information on what Kasner does at Flint Street, visit www.FlintStreet.org.

To nominate someone for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com.

photo by david bell

People from all over the county came to the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights on Friday, Dec. 2. For more photos, see Page 16.

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Citizen Opinion by Cindy Worley

What was the best Christmas gift that you ever received?

Rebecca Hopper

Guy Holmes

Cianna Leu

“Becca Boo”

A Camaro.

Big fluffy chair.

Hollie Poynter

David Jones

Paul Leo

Chi straightener for my hair.

Guitar. I’m a musician.

Home with my family last year.

“Guy”

“Ci-Ci”

Pair of ruby earrings.

“Hollie”

“Davie”

“The Lion”

Citizen Survey What was the best Christmas gift that you ever received?

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A losing battle

wo years ago, Gideon and I were getting ready to go shopping in Rogers. His paternal grandmother had given us a $100 gift card to Kohl’s a few months earlier, and we had just gotten around to using it. We didn’t leave Eureka Springs too often. It was a treat to go out of town and shop, especially since we weren’t using our own money.

We were both dressed and ready to go. Grabbing my purse, I asked Gideon if he had the gift card. He said he thought I had the gift card. I remembered leaving the gift card in the package sent to us and said I’d head back to look for it. “It should be pretty easy to find,” I said.

I was wrong. One hour later, our apartment looked like something out of a horror movie.

Boxes and bags and letters were strewn across the floor, and I sat in the middle of the mess, completely deflated. It turns out angrily crying, throwing boxes around and screaming, “Where are you?!?!” doesn’t help much when you’re looking for a missing item. It also turns out Gideon is a saint for staying with me.

We never did find that gift card. Still today, I wonder if it’s hiding somewhere in our apartment, just waiting for me to find it during a round of sporadic cleaning. This isn’t the first time I’ve had thoughts like this. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been horrible at keeping track of things.

It started innocently enough. As a child, I’d lose a mitten or a sock. My mom would replace it and say it wasn’t a big deal, but it was a big deal to me. Like most people, I don’t like losing things. I never have. When I was young, I felt more upset about losing something than what was lost. Of course you don’t miss a sock or a mitten.

It wasn’t about the things. What infuriated me

was the fact that I had been irresponsible enough to lose them.

Now that I’m older, the things are actually pretty important. I’ve found that to be especially true while trying to get a passport card for our honeymoon. To get a new passport card, you have to have an old passport or your birth Samantha Jones certificate. I have both of those things. They’re in my apartment somewhere. It’s great to know that, but it would be even better if I could find them. We’re getting to the point where I might miss the deadline to apply for the passport card, and those missing documents are the only things holding me back from doing so.

Considering how I get unreasonably upset over losing a mitten, you can imagine how frustrating it is to be missing very important documents. If I can’t find these documents, Gideon is going to be going to Mexico all on his own. I suppose I could give my ticket to our friend Kelby if worse comes to worse. They can take pictures and Photoshop me in later, so it’ll be just like I was there. Right?

Right?!?!

Joking aside, I’m sure I’ll be able to find those documents after a thorough search of the apartment. They have to show up eventually. Yes, I am completely certain I will find my old passport and apply for a new passport card with it. Before I know it, I’ll be sipping cocktails and reading trashy celebrity magazines in Mexico.

And if that doesn’t happen, I can at least say I’ve lost another thing: my mind.

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION

24 votes cast

m A toy

m A car

What’s your favorite parade in Eureka Springs?

m Art

m Family time

m Jewelry

m Something else

m Artrageous Parade: 20.8% m Veterans Parade: 12.5% m Christmas Parade: 33.3%

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m Jesus Parade: 25.0% m Zombie Crawl: 8.3% m Another parade: 0.0%

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Sunday meal at St. James

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St. James Episcopal Church held its first Sunday community meal of the season on Dec. 4, feeding 61 hungry folks.

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Momandpop to present holiday show Dec. 10-11

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com Momandpop productions will feature “Presence,” a holiday show written and performed by local kids, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at Melonlight Dance Studio.

Virginia Ralph, who works with momandpop, said the show consists of 12 stories with 12 accompanying pieces of art. Ralph explained how the stories came about, saying she prompted the kids to write about several different holiday experiences.

“I would ask them to tell me about their family’s holiday traditions. What happens every year at your house? Do you have an especially funny Christmas memory?”

Ralph said. “Do you have an especially funny Christmas memory or a sad Christmas memory?”

She selected the pieces for the show from those prompts, Ralph said, and handed the writing off to local artists.

Ralph explained that these artists used the writing as inspiration to create a piece of art.

“They had three weeks to make a piece of art inspired by the writing,” Ralph said.

“Then the artists presented their presents to the kids, and they sort of had a little meeting of the minds about the process of using the kids’ writing as inspiration.”

The best part of the process so far, Ralph said, was seeing the artists interact with the kids.

“What I love about this is these grownups who are professionals in their own right are really taking these kids seriously, really reflecting back to them their experience,” Ralph said. “It felt like a really nice relationship-building exercise.”

It was especially helpful, she said for one of the children who didn’t feel confident about his work. Ralph said she asked

the child about what his family does during Christmas, saying he told her they don’t do anything special.

“He would keep saying, ‘My Christmas isn’t special. It’s ordinary. We just do this ordinary stuff,’ ” Ralph said. “Then he would start to describe it and of course it wasn’t ordinary at all. It was very specific and unique to his family, but that was all he knew.”

That same child wasn’t confident about his writing, Ralph said. She explained how working with the artists helped the child understand how good his writing really is.

“To have the artist not knowing him at all come in and talk about what she loved about this kid’s writing, that it was so crisp and clear … she only knew him through the writing, so for me, it felt like a really powerful moment,” Ralph said. “I felt like I saw him have a person reflect back, to say, ‘This is amazing and beautiful and wonderful and unique.’”

Ralph described some of the art, saying it includes a personalized bingo card, a memory wreath, a Christmas-Hanukkah tree and an impressionist painting of Basin Park.

“The play will happen in the midst of the art,” she said.

After Saturday night’s performance, Ralph said, she hopes the artists and students can hang around to answer questions about their work. She encouraged everyone to come see the show, saying it will be a good time.

“It will get you in the holiday spirit instantly to see all these kids rockin’ around the Christmas tree and jamming out to all the Christmas songs,” Ralph said. “It’s so Eureka. It totally comes out of a Eureka experience in every way possible. It’ll just be magical.”

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Parade of Lights

Photos by David Bell

The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights rolled down Spring Street on Friday, Dec. 2.

Music is in the air at the parade.

These Raggedy Ann dolls are happy to be in the parade.

This horse certainly has the Christmas spirit.

True to its name, the parade kicks off with lots of lights.

Carla Mann, left, gets the Toys for Tots float ready for takeoff.

Good Shepherd Humane Society cat tech Kathy Cobb, right, holds up one of the stuffed animals given to children at the parade.

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The women of St. James Episcopal Church kicked off the Christmas season with the 50th Annual Silver Tea on Thursday, Dec. 1. This year’s tea benefited Jeremiah House, a recovery home for women who have experienced different kinds of trauma.

Each year, the shining success of the Silver Tea is the result of cooperative efforts of many volunteers.

Janee Crotts, one of this year’s cochairs, serves tea and coffee to guests.

Mary Hill, co-chair of the Silver Tea, shows her appreciation for some of the event’s longest running attendees: Mary McCumpsey, Jill Hodge and Judy Godfrey.

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BV man faces charges of assault, terroristic threatening

By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com

A Berryville man has been arrested on charges of domestic assault and terroristic threatening, allegedly having threatened to kill his wife and “homosexuals” at the Eureka Springs restaurant where she works.

An affidavit of probable cause submitted by officer Cody Boren of the Berryville Police DepartBliss-Leija ment states that 28-year-old Jeremiah Bliss-Leija was arrested at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Nov. 17 at his home in Berryville for terroristic threatening in the first degree and domestic assault.

It says Boren located Bliss-Leija after interviewing the subject’s wife, who walked into the Berryville Police Department at approximately 1:45 p.m. to speak with an officer.

According to the affidavit, the wife stated that she and Bliss-Leija had argued the night before. The wife said that she and Bliss-Leija have been having problems for quite some time, it says, and Bliss-Leija threatened her when she told him she wanted to get a divorce.

The affidavit says the wife paraphrased the threat Bliss-Leija made to her, informing the officer that Bliss-Leija had said “he was going to buy an automatic rifle, go to [the restaurant where she works] and kill all those f****ts, slit her throat and die an honorable death by bringing jihad to Berryville.”

The affidavit says the wife also stated that

Bliss-Leija had been charged with assault in Eureka Springs several months ago, saying that he assaulted a gay man in Eureka Springs by pepper-spraying him.

Bliss-Leija was issued a citation on June 11 for third-degree battery after he allegedly pepper-sprayed a man at a Eureka Springs campground. Bliss-Leija is scheduled for a Jan. 17 hearing in the Carroll County Circuit Court on that misdemeanor charge.

The affidavit says the wife went on to state that Bliss-Leija is very vocal about his hatred toward homosexuals and advised that she was scared of him and afraid to return home.

The wife stated that Bliss-Leija was currently home with their four children, the affidavit says, and informed the officer that he keeps a handgun at their residence, regularly relocating the weapon.

Boren says in the affidavit that he reviewed the Berryville Police Department Domestic Violence Lethality-Screen with the wife. The wife was given Laura’s Card, the affidavit says, and the appropriate information needed for her assistance. It says the wife then filled out a witness statement in reference to the incident.

The affidavit says the wife returned to the residence to care for the children after Bliss-Leija was arrested.

Bliss-Leija agreed to an interview, which began 3:58 p.m. in the interview room at the Berryville Police Department, according to the affidavit. The affidavit says Bliss-Leija spoke with Boren voluntarily. Bliss-Leija stated that his wife exaggerated his comments in reference to her and toward homosexuals, expressing that their differences stem from religious beliefs, according to the affidavit, which also says that Bliss-Leija de-

nied saying he would cut his wife’s throat.

However, according to the affidavit, Bliss-Leija did say that he told his wife that according to his religion she shouldn’t be alive. It says that Bliss-Leija said he told his wife this all of the time, stating that she has done horrible things according to his religion. He advised that his wife had begun associating with homosexuals, the affidavit says, and said it was not permitted according to the Torah. Bliss-Leija said he does not like his wife working at the Eureka Springs restaurant because it is owned and operated by homosexuals and said he is angered by the fact that homosexuals are brought around his children, the affidavit says.

In reference to the wife’s statements that Bliss-Leija had talked about killing homosexuals, he advised that she had misconstrued the wording of the Torah to fit her agenda, the affidavit says. It says that Bliss-Leija stated that homosexuality is an abomination according to the Torah and that homosexuals deserve to be stoned to death. Bliss-Leija advised that he agrees with the stoning of homosexuals, the affidavit says, and stated that this is the statement he had made to his wife the previous evening. It says that he advised that he will not hide his religious beliefs just because they are not popular and stated that he did not say that he would die an honorable death.

According to the affidavit, Bliss-Leija advised that he does have a pending court date in Eureka Springs in reference to the assault of a gay man but stated that he did not know the man was gay until after he assaulted him.

It says that Bliss-Leija stated that his wife has been unfaithful and needs to be put to death according to the Torah. He stated that her un-

Snow Village and Train Exhibit continues Dec. 9 The Snow Village and Train Exhibit continues in Eureka Springs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9. This year, it will again be located at the Gaskins Switch Village of shops located on Highway 62 East.

This privately owned Snow Village and Train Exhibit takes you back to a 1930s to 1950s landscape of small-town America. It comprises more than 600

buildings, accessory pieces and trees, along with three Lionel 0 scale trains, and a Lionel 0 Scale trolley.

Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children. This event is made by possible through the generosity of Larry and Cathy Handley, owners of the display, and is a fundraiser for the Eureka Springs Historical Museum.

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p.m., Saturdays from10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be open the week before Christmas from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. until Christmas Eve, which is the last day of the event.

For more information, contact the museum at director@eurekaspringshistoricalmuseum.org or 479-253-9417. You can also visit www.EurekaSpringsHistoricalMuseum.org.

faithfulness has hurt him, the affidavit says, and became upset and teary-eyed during this part of the interview.

When asked if his wife was in danger, the affidavit says that Bliss-Leija advised she was not in danger and stated that she had misconstrued his statements during an intense argument, stating that he did not make any effort to correct her misinterpretation of his statements.

According to the affidavit, Bliss-Leija stated that it could be interpreted that he is a terrorist, stating that he was detained by TSA overnight while on a flight to Israel. It says he stated that he believes his wife knows of this detention and may think he is a terrorist.

Bliss-Leija stated that he spends a lot of time in online groups and estimated that 60 percent of these groups are “Arab groups,” according to the affidavit. It says he last stated that he owns a .25 caliber handgun and that he would purchase a rifle from a local pawnshop if he were to buy one.

In the affidavit, Boren says that Bliss-Leija displayed verbal and physical signs of deception during the interview and would often avoid directly answering questions referring to the wording of his faith. The affidavit states that Bliss-Leija’s mother is German, and his father is Mexican. It says that Bliss-Leija was born in Orange County, California, but that it should be noted that Bliss-Leija speaks with an Arabic accent. The affidavit says that this accent would come and go during the interview.

Bliss-Leija is being held at the Carroll County Detention Center. His bond has been set at $250,000. Bliss-Leija is scheduled for arraignment at 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, at the Carroll County Circuit Court.

Scottie Christmas Program slated for Dec. 15

The annual Scottie Christmas Program will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Eureka Springs City Auditorium. The performance features Eureka Springs Elementary School students from pre-school through 4th grade. Admission is free.

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Sweet sounds

Photo by Tavi Ellis

The Eureka Springs Elementary School Choir performed outside the Crescent Hotel on Thursday, Dec. 1. These are just a few of the young singers.

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into the office. A report was taken.

5:05 p.m. — A security company advised of a fire alarm at an area motel. It was a false alarm set off by the stove from cooking.

7:09 p.m. — A caller advised of a man standing on the side of the road yelling obscenities and flipping people off. Officers located the man and sent him on his way.

7:25 p.m. — A caller advised of an

erratic driver going up East Mountain.

An officer responded but was unable to locate the vehicle.

Dec. 3 2:57 a.m. — A caller advised that she could hear what sounded like a car door shutting outside her residence and wanted an officer to drive by. An officer checked the area but found no vehicle.

9:41 a.m. — A caller advised of a raccoon in her garden at her residence that wasn’t acting right. An officer located the raccoon and advised that

times to work on removing brush from several areas and clearing out some underbrush,” Huss said.

The spring parks have been prepped for winter, Huss continued, with bulbs going into the ground soon.

“I could not be more pleased with the condition of the gardens in general, and I feel like we have done a great job decorating them as well,” Huss said. “Tom [Beckendorf] has proven to be a tremendous asset to our system and his influence continues to impress.”

Along with Beckendorf, Huss said, the staff has been working on Christmas decorations at all the parks in town. He thanked Vince Peschka, Shannon Lively and Terry Leiker for putting in time on all the decor.

“Everyone took pride in what they were doing, and I am extremely proud of our crew for everything they have done,” Huss said. “I would also like to thank the public works staff for their assistance with our lights and for installing the wreaths and stars around town.”

The entire parks staff, he said, has been incredibly helpful over the past few months.

“We did not receive any labor funding from the city due to the spending freeze but were able to still complete decorating and incorporate some new items with the leftover money from last year’s improvements and decorations, all with a smaller staff than last year,” Huss said. “Our savings throughout the year have allowed us to keep staff on for longer than usual, and

we intend to fully utilize the extra time for projects and improvements.”

The staff has come through in cases of vandalism, Huss said. He pointed out that the bathrooms at Harmon Park were vandalized recently, saying the staff quickly removed the paint and repaired the damaged items.

To help prevent future vandalism, Huss said, surveillance equipment has arrived and is available at the Eureka Springs Police Department. The software will be installed soon, he said.

“We can begin to evaluate our needs for cameras at different park locations.

The program will allow for a few extra slots that may be utilized by the police department and other community groups, such as the community center,” Huss said.

The revenue at all the parks, he continued, is going strong. He said the revenue at Lake Leatherwood City Park is $26,718 more than projected. The overall revenue, Huss said, is $36,473 over annual projections, and overall expenses are $44,764 under budget.

“We should end the year under budget and be able to reallocate the surplus funds at our budget meeting,” he said.

Moving forward, Huss said, the commission will be spending more time on trails in town and at Black Bass Lake. He said other future projects will be focused on policy manuals, operations manuals and a general update of procedures.

“We will see a more effective and more profitable system that will allow us to serve our citizens and guests at a high level,” Huss said. “The state of parks is good and getting better.”

it was fine and was just comfortable where it was. We are certain this would make a great joke, but we can’t quite come up with one.

10:02 a.m. — A runaway juvenile was located and picked up for a juvenile warrant.

11:18 a.m. — An anonymous caller advised of an erratic driver heading east on Van Buren. An officer responded but was unable to locate the vehicle.

11:48 a.m. — A caller advised of a car parked in the middle of the road-

way. An officer spoke to the owner of the vehicle, and the car was moved.

Dec. 4 10:16 p.m. — An officer responded to the report of a reckless driver and located the vehicle. The driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated, refusal to submit, driving left of center and possession of a controlled substance.

10:42 p.m. — A caller requested a welfare check on his wife. An officer spoke to the wife, and she advised that she was fine.

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Helping hand

Veterans Service Officer connects veterans with needed resources

By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com

Filing a claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can be like trying to speak a foreign language, but luckily Carroll County has an interpreter.

Alex Brown has served as the Carroll County Veterans Service Officer since spring of this year, moving into the office at the Carroll County Eastern District Courthouse in Berryville. Brown said the position is similar to being the human resources officer for a company. If veterans are experiencing any difficulties as a result time in service, he said, they can come see him to file a claim through the VA. “I went in front of the Quorum Court last month, and one of the things I wanted to stress to them is that, if you don’t speak the language that the VA speaks, it’s hard to get things done,” he said. “It’s like trying to learn Chinese, and you speak Arabic. There is no communication.”

Brown said his job is to communicate with the VA on behalf of veterans in the county.

For many veterans, he said that often involves filing claims for physical injuries or mental disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression.

“When a veteran goes into combat and he or she is shot at, there is a part of the brain that experiences a chemical reaction, and it is permanently altered,” Brown said. “In order to heal, the veteran has to essentially relearn how to be normal in today’s society, and that’s a process that takes a long time.”

He said veterans dealing with PTSD issues can come to his office to file a claim, and the VA will help compensate them while they are healing and recovering.

“It’s beneficial for them because it’s hard to hold down a job when you have PTSD,” Brown said. “The VA will compensate the veteran while he or she is healing, and usually the compensation is a permanent thing. PTSD is like a disability. It’s a permanent thing, so I help people with PTSD injuries get the help

they need.”

For physical injuries sustained during combat or service, such as a permanently damaged knee, he said he can help veterans process a claim with the VA to ensure that employers accommodate the veteran’s needs.

“We can process that claim with the VA and then instruct the employer that this veteran has to sit down when his knee starts hurting or needs to work somewhere that’s kept at a reasonable temp because the cold hurts his knee,” Brown said. “It’s really cool what the VA can do for vets.”

He said he knows the good the VA can do because he discovered it for himself a year ago after leaving the service.

“I was in infantry. When I came home, I spent a year at my unit, and they told me I could either re-enlist or get out. At that time in my life, I decided I wanted to get out,” Brown said. “I had to deal with my stress from service on my own. A year ago, I discovered the VA for myself, and it helped out a lot. They have all sorts of resources.”

He said he began training under the former veterans service officer as a part-time thing but ended up succeeding him as the new officer. The position is appointed by the county judge, he said, and the salary is covered by the VA and the county.

“I’m only allowed 19.5 hours a week until January,” Brown said. “I usually meet that quota by the first half of the week, but, if a veteran needs to be seen and get in the system, it doesn’t matter what time it is. Next year, I will be working 30 hours a week, so that will help.”

He said he personally believes that every veteran suffers from a form of depression when they return home because they have lost the tight-knit community offered by the military.

“The military trains you to be a tightknit family. You are trained to watch each other’s backs, and it doesn’t matter what your job is,” Brown said. “When you come back, there is not that sense of family.”

Photo by David Bell

Alex Browns serves as Carroll County’s Veterans Services Officer, helping local veterans obtain services from the federal Department of Veterans Affairs.

He continued, “Even your own family doesn’t understand your training or anything that happened. Veterans are naturally high-strung when coming back, and they don’t understand why you can’t relax.”

He said Carroll County has 2,723 veterans, making up 10 percent of the population. He said that is the highest veteran population per capita in VA’s District 2, which also includes Benton, Washington and Madison counties.

Brown said many veterans qualify for treatment through the VA, but they have not sought it out.

“If there’s anything a veteran is dealing with, they need to come in and see a veterans service officer, whether it’s me

or someone at a VA hospital,” he said.

“We can’t help unless the vets seek it out.

They can call me up, and I’m more than happy to come down to the office. I can even meet with vets in their homes.”

Brown said he is currently studying to be a nurse but plans to stay in the veterans service officer position as long as the county judge continues to appoint him.

“I enjoy watching people grow and heal. I want to be able to help people and have veterans come in and get the help they need,” he said.

The Veterans Service Office is at the Carroll County Courthouse at 210 W. Church Ave. in Berryville. Appointments can be made by calling 870-423-4000 or by emailing CVSO@CarrollCoAr.com.

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Northwest Arkansas Master Naturalists accepting applications Applications are now being accepted for the Northwest Arkansas chapter of Arkansas Master Naturalists. Annual training starts Saturday, Jan. 21, for residents of Benton and Carroll Counties and Saturday, Jan. 28, for residents of Washington and Madison counties. Classes will meet on alternating Saturdays. The cost is $135 for the training and materials, plus $30 annual dues. The cost is $85 for a second household member if materials are shared. Limited scholarships are being offered.

Master naturalist training entails more than 60 hours of combined classroom and field instruction on a wide range of ecological topics specific to the Ozarks region and is presented by area experts. Training encompasses techniques for observation and identification of living organisms, such as plants, insects, birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, as well as non-living ecosystem features, such as geology, water quality and eco regions of Arkansas. A minimum of 40 hours of training is required to become a master naturalist. An additional 40 hours of volunteer service is required to become a certified master naturalist.

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Many of the group’s partner organizations are on limited budgets and rely on volunteer help. For example, at Hobbs, children can be found listening to Mother Nature tell stories, visit educational and interactive tabletop presentations, help with school groups, maintain trails, and many more activities. During Secchi Days at Beaver Lake, master naturalists can be found leading children’s educational activities and helping to sample and measure water quality on the lake. Master naturalists help in the Native Plant Garden and Butterfly House at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. They interpret on eagle watch cruises from Rocky Branch Marina. This names just a few of the many activities master naturalists participate in at regional parks and natural areas.

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Mumps update BV, GF schools have confirmed cases

By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com

The Berryville School District has a confirmed case of mumps at each of its schools now.

An announcement sent out by the school administration on Wednesday says that the district has received notification from the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) of a confirmed case of mumps on each of its school campuses. The announcement says that school staff are continuing to take actions to prevent the spread of the disease, and school authorities have been working diligently to contact families of student who have vaccine exclusions.

If a child is showing any symptoms, it says, parents are asked to keep them at home and schedule an appointment with a doctor immediately.

The district had previously issued an announcement last Tuesday, Nov. 22, that there was a confirmed case of mumps at both the elementary and intermediate schools. Additional cleaning and sanitization were done over the Thanksgiving break, it said, to help prevent the spread of the disease.

Green Forest superintendent Matt Summers said the Green Forest School District received notification Thursday, Dec. 1 that there is a confirmed case of mumps in the high school

“We are trying to be as proactive as possible,” Summers said. “We will be notifying parents and staff this afternoon with the automatic call system.”

Eureka Springs superintendent Bryan Pruitt said the Eureka Springs School District has not been notified of any cases of mumps in its schools.

“Fortunately, no cases have been reported yet,” Pruitt said. “As of right now, we’ve heard nothing, and we’re keeping our fingers crossed that it stays that way.”

Dr. Dirk Haselow, state epidemiologist and outbreak response medical director, says ADH recommends that students 4 years of age and older who have not already had two doses of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine get vaccinated at this time. He says this may reduce their risk of getting mumps in the future.

Unvaccinated adults may also get mumps, Haselow says, so ADH recommends that any adults in Carroll County who have not been vaccinated get the MMR vaccine as well.

MMR vaccines are available at the Carroll County Health Unit at 402 Hailey Road in Berryville and may also be available at local doctors’ offices. For more information call local doctors or the Carroll County Health Unit at 870423-2923.

Community meeting on medical marijuana slated for Dec. 15 The Eureka Springs Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development will host a community meeting on medical marijuana at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, in the City Hall courtroom on the third floor. David Couch, president of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Association, will present an overview of the recently passed medical marijuana amendment, clarify the facts and specifics of the amendment and provide updates on the process in places, procedures, legislative activities, potential impact and opportunities for Eureka Springs, as well as the next steps. His presentation will be followed by a community question-and-answer session.

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isten up everyone, I’ve found a supplement that is shown to be excellent for Jim Fain pre-diabetics, Type 2 diabetics and also for those with high cholesterol. This is clinically studied in people and tested in the laboratory. The herbal supplement is called berberine, which has been used by the old grannies and now has been discovered by medical science. The old ones would utilize the benefit by making tea from Oregon Grape Root, Goldenseal, Barberry or Bloodroot. While each of these is a source for berberine, each herbal is used for different things.

Berberine all by itself is what is so exciting.

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Some people had temporary belly cramps that went away on their own. Other studies prove a long list of benefits.

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GEMINI: On Tuesday, you’re like a giraffe with a sore throat: That touchy spot goes a long way down.

Drink some tea and take some time to heal before you bellow at your co-workers.

CANCER: Your life can be dangerous whether you’re in the middle of a three-ring circus or a three-ring binder. Sooner or later, something’s going to snap, so watch your fingers and any other dangling body parts.

LEO: If all the world’s a stage, that means the dressing rooms are over the moon. At least you’ll have plenty of space to stretch out, as long as you brought your astronaut suit with you.

VIRGO: The going may get tough on Wednesday. If you’re not tough enough to get going, hire someone tougher to carry you. It’s bouncier than calling an Uber, but more personal.

LIBRA: Your life feels like the punchline to a knock knock joke. Do yourself a favor and don’t answer the door for a bad pun unless someone’s selling cookies or it’s Publishers Clearing House with your giant check.

SCORPIO: Some people look for the bluebird of happiness, but you just want to see the Bigfoot of free pizzas. If your dream comes true, remember to pick the fur out off your pepperoni.

SAGITTARIUS: Look for the bright side of every situation this week. It may not make you feel better, but at least you’ll have a night light while you’re consumed with

existential dread at 3 a.m.

CAPRICORN: Is love a many splendored thing? Or is it many splintered? Maybe it’s Splenda, because watching a couple in love is sickly sweet. These are things you’ll ponder while waiting to see your shrink. Be glad you’re in professional hands.

AQUARIUS: Karma’s not out to get you. In fact, Karma is taking a

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day off to eat candy and catch up on its Netflix queue. Do what you want on Thursday, just keep it lowkey so Karma doesn’t have to put on real pants and seek you out.

PISCES: When someone plays the world’s tiniest violin to mock you, smack them with the world’s biggest monkey wrench. That way, they’ll know your pain and they’ll be too dizzy to argue.

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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. 9: Library Christmas Party

The Carnegie Public Library will hold a “How the Grinch Stole Christmas Party” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at 194 Spring St. There will be free fun activities, including games, songs and a craft. Children will be served a “Who Feast,” have their pictures taken with the Grinch and be treated to a special performance of Doctor Seuss’ holiday classic by Molly Sroges. Eureka Springs High School art students have created unique pieces of Grinch-inspired art to decorate the library for the event. For more information please call 479-2538754 or email Info@EurekaLibary.org.

Dec. 9 and 10: Christmas Carol

Cornerstone Bank of Eureka Springs presents Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” in two performances at the Eureka Springs High School Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10. Eureka Springs Tableaux will perform both evenings. The Eureka Springs High School Drama Department, under the direction of Rick Mann, is excited to offer this holiday classic to the community. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. Friday attendees may come to the Saturday performance at no charge. For more information call Donesa Mann at 870480-6464.

Dec. 9 and 11: Holiday Island Singers Christmas Concert

The Holiday Island Singers Christmas Concert will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Holiday Island Country Club Ballroom. Guests can come hear many of their favorite Christmas songs. Tickets are available at the Pro Shop in Holiday Island, at the door or from the Holiday Island Singers.

Dec. 10: Amateur Radio Club

The Little Switzerland Amateur Radio Club will meet at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at First Christian Church at 763 Passion Play Road in Eureka Springs.

The club will have a potluck dinner, so attendees re asked to bring their favorite food for all to enjoy.

Dec. 11: EEUF Service

The Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will have a “Celebration of the Season” at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at 17 Elk St. There will be music, readings, surprises and Soup Sunday. Guests are asked to bring soup, bread or dessert to share for Soup Sunday. Guests can join in the meal with a donation of $5 or $10 maximum per family.

Dec. 12: Carroll County Photo Exhibit

“Scenes from Carroll County,” a photo exhibit featuring people, places and events which helped shape Carroll County, opens Monday, Dec. 12 at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History at 118 W Johnson Ave in downtown Springdale. The exhibit will be on display through May 23, 2017. The Shiloh Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is free. For more information visit ShilohMuseum.org.

Dec. 12: Teddy Bear Toss

The Eureka Springs High School Booster Club will hold a Teddy Bear Toss at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, at the girls senior high basketball game. Spectators are asked to bring a new stuffed animal to the game against Union Christian and throw the stuffed animals onto the court when the Eureka Springs Lady Highlanders make their first basket. The animals will be collected by the National Honor Society, sorted and given to this year’s Angel Tree recipients.

Dec. 12: Teachers Christmas Party

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

The Carroll County Retired Teachers will hold their Christmas Party at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, at the Berryville United Methodist Church.

It will be a potluck dinner. Attendees are encouraged to wear their ugliest Christmas sweater and bring a $5 gift.

The Holiday Island Community Church will hold a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, at 188 Stateline Road. Everyone is welcome.

Dec. 12: Metafizzies Meeting

The Holiday Island Community Church will be holding Christmas Day services at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 25, at 188 Stateline Dr. Everyone is welcome.

The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) meeting will feature Stephen Foster continuing his discussion on metaphysical interpretation of the New Testament at 7 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 12, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. All are welcome.

Dec. 15: Scottie Christmas Program

The annual Scottie Christmas Program will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Eureka Springs Auditorium. The performance will feature Eureka Springs Elementary School students in preschool through fourth grade. Thanks to the generosity of the city of Eureka Springs, admission is free. For more information contact director Donesa Mann at 870-480-6464.

Dec. 17 and 18: Shepherd’s Tale

Kings River Church will be hosting Richard Garey’s “A Shepherd’s Tale” at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, and Sunday, Dec. 18, at 796 Highway 221 N, Berryville. The play is based on extensive research into the life of shepherds living in Judea 2000 years ago.

The event is free of charge. For more information call 870-654-7864 or visit HeritageStage.com/ST.

Dec. 25: Christmas Day Service

Dec. 25: Happy Birthday Jesus Party

The Wildflower Chapel will hold its Happy Birthday Jesus Party with cake, coffee and worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 25, at 6789 Highway 62 West in Eureka Springs. Everyone is welcome.

Dec. 25: Christmas Dinner

A community Christmas Dinner will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 25, at the ECHO dining room at the corner of East Van Buren and Rockhouse Road in Eureka Springs.

The dinner is sponsored by Flint Street Fellowship. There is no charge for the meal, and everyone is welcome. For anyone needing a ride or interested in volunteering please call 479-253-4945.

ONGOING MEETINGS

St. James Episcopal Church holds community suppers from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sundays. Meals are provided by local restaurants. St. James is the church with the red door located at 86 Prospect Ave. on the Historic Loop.

Meals are served downstairs in the undercroft.

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Holiday Island Community Church will hold a Christmas Bible Study called “A Clear View of the Birth of Jesus” by Dr. Kenneth Bailey at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays in the church library at 188 State Line Dr. The study begins on Wednesday, Nov. 30 and ends on Wednesday, Dec. 21.

A support group for those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers is held at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month at ECHO Community Room. For more information email Sally at SarahG@arkansas.net or call 479-981-1587.

New Day Fellowship will host a prayer night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday at 440 Passion Play Road in Eureka Springs. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend this quiet time and meet with God for prayer and meditation.

Griefshare is holding a 13-week grief sharing session starting from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays at Faith Bible Church in Suite C of the Holiday Island Shopping Center. This is a Bible-based, non-denominational support group for people that have lost a loved one, no matter how long ago it was. For more information call 479-253-8925.

Berryville’s Alcoholics Anonymous chapter meets at 7 p.m. each Thursday at the Community of Christ Church at 501 Orchard Drive. The meetings take place in the basement next to the lower parking lot of the church. For more information call 870-929-6236.

Carroll County Cruisers and Collectables meets the last Monday of every month at various locations. Show and Shine Cruise-ins will be held during the spring and summer months on the Berryville Square. For more information call 879423-7928.

The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center will have board games available from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville.

The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center will host an art class

from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Fridays at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville.

The Eureka Springs Duplicate Bridge Club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Monday at the Holiday Island Clubhouse. For more information call Jean or Clarence at 479-253-2627.

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The Eureka Springs Garden Club meets the fourth Friday of each month at various locations. Everyone interested in gardening is invited to attend. For more information, call Annie at 479-981-0624.

Eureka Springs Hospital Guild meets at 1:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the hospital cafeteria. For more information call Mary Lou at 479-2539398.

The Eureka Springs Rotary Club meets at noon on Thursdays at the Forest Hills Restaurant. A salad bar and buffet lunch are available. For more information contact eurekasprgsrotary@gmail.com.

Painter’s Palette Art School on the Berryville Square will host a free coloring book workshop from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Friday. Call Lynne Crow at 479-5864868 for more information.

The Everything Ensemble gets together once a week to play, from sheet music, all kinds of compositions, from Medieval/Renaissance through contemporary; and genres, from classical to folk/popular to modern; and from published and non-published composers and arrangers of all ages around the world. Opportunities for innovation, experimentation, arrangement and collaboration abound.

Violin, viola, cello, string bass and wind instrument players especially welcomed.

Participation is free. Call 479-253-6211 or email klucariello@gmail.com for more information.

The American Legion Auxiliary No. 36 of Holiday Island meets at 10 a.m. every third Monday at the Holiday Island Country Club. All ladies who are immediate relatives of veterans are eligible to join.

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Eureka Springs Mayor Butch Berry, middle, draws the winner of Good Shepherd Humane Society’s bike raffle. Berry is pictured with GSHS animal care manager Sandra Mittler, left, and GSHS president Jay Fusaro.

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LIVELY Entertainment

THURSDAY, DEC. 8.

• Cathouse, 82 Armstrong, 479-363-9976: The George Brothers, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-253-7020: Happy Hour, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Green Screen Karaoke, 9 p.m.

• Farmers’ Market, Pine Mountain Village: Los Roscoes, 9 a.m. to noon • Grande Taverne, 37 N. Main St., 479253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Juke Box Jams, 6 p.m. to close • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 105 E. Van Buren, 479-253-2500: Another Turn, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 9 • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Eureka Music Revival, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Cathouse, 82 Armstrong, 479-363-9976: Dave Smith, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

• Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: Mountain Sprout, 9 p.m.

• Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-2537020: Happy Hour, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Arkansas Red, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Juke Box Jams, 6 p.m. to close • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 479-2532500: DJ Karaoke w/ Stan, 8 p.m.

• New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main,479-2532525: TBA, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Den, 47 Spring St., 479363-6444: The Medicine Man Show, 8 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: 2 Dog 2 Karaoke, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC. 10 • Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 479-2537837: Steve Jones, noon; Steve Jones, 6 p.m.

• Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Sad Daddy, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Cathouse, 82 Armstrong, 479-363-9976: Voxana, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

• Chelsea’s, 479-253-6723: Earl & Them, 9 p.m.

• Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: DJ and Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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• Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Juke Box Jams, 6 p.m. to close • Legends Saloon, 479-253-2500: Another Turn, 9 p.m.

• New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main, 479-2532525: TBA, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Sunshine Ramblers, noon to 4 p.m.; Dave Smith Trio, 8 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 479-253-8544: The Medicine Man Show, 7 p.m.

• The Auditorium, 36 S. Main, 479-2537788: The Ozarks Chorale Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., $10 at the door.

SUNDAY, DEC. 11 • Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 479-2537837: Michael Dimitri, noon.

• Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Trivia, 6 p.m.

• Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: Green Screen Karaoke, 7 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Happy Hour, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Texas Holdem, 7 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 479-253-8544: Free Pool MONDAY, DEC. 12 • Brews, 479-244-0878: ES Library hosts Board Games, 6 p.m.

• Chelsea’s: SprUngbilly, 9 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Happy Hour, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, DEC. 13 • Cathouse, 479-363-9976: Los Roscoes, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 9:00 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Happy Hour, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Game

Night: Texas Hold’em and Pool Tournament, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14 • Cathouse, 479-363-9976: Jimmy Wayne Garrett, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Ermilio’s, 26 White St., 479-253-8806: ES Community Center, “Let’s Open the Gym” Dinner, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

• Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: Happy Hour, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169: Happy Hour, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Wild Women Wednesdays, Ladies Night • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Ladies Night

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All the money we get goes directly toward purchasing medication,” Hopkins said.

It’s events like Cocktails for a Cause, she said, that makes People Helping People even more successful in its mission to serve the people of Carroll County.

“It’s a small group of us that have been doing this, chugging away for a lot of years. Fundraisers make people aware.

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Clear Spring School to screen documentary

Clear Spring School will partner with the Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library to show the documentary “Most Likely to Succeed” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8.

The purpose of the event is to foster meaningful discussion among educators, administrators, parents and students about how current obstacles can be overcome and steps toward change can be taken at a local level.

The documentary offers a look at what students and teachers are capable of if schools are transformed. Directed by Greg Whiteley, the film has been an official se-

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lection of two dozen of the world’s top film festivals, including Sundance, Tribeca and AFI DOCS. It has been featured at leading conferences on education. In the past year, more than 2,300 communities have booked a screening of the documentary.

The event is open to the public, and it is free. The screening is co-organized by The Future Project, a fast-growing non-profit transforming inner-city public schools across the country with a big vision for America’s future.

For more information on the event, call Jessica FitzPatrick at Clear Spring School at 479-253-7888.

ES Community Center Foundation continues Dine Around fundraiser

The Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation will host a fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at Ermilio’s. The foundation has been partnering with area restaurant on Wednesday nights. Each participating restaurant has agreed to donate a percentage of its proceeds from the evening to the foundation to help open the gym.

Opening the gym will allow the foundation to provide after-school programming in 2017.

Flint Street Fellowship to host Christmas Dinner A community Christmas dinner will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 25, in the ECHO dining room. There is no charge for the dinner, and everyone is welcome.

If you need a ride or would like to volunteer, call 479-253-4945.

Hirnisey named Cornerstone Bank’s Artist of the Month

Joan Hirnisey is Cornerstone Bank of Holiday Island’s Artist of the Month for December.

Senior Center Menu The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. Lunch is served weekdays at noon.

Monday, Dec. 12 Chicken enchiladas, Spanish rice, corn and black bean salad and lemon pudding Tuesday, Dec. 13 Beef steak fingers, cream gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, capri vegetables

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and cinnamon pears Wednesday, Dec. 14 Popcorn shrimp, fluffy rice, mixed vegetables, fruit whip and wheat roll Thursday, Dec. 15 Barbecue beef on a bun, hot potato salad, roasted carrots, Romaine salad and cake and ice cream Friday, Dec. 16 Catfish, cole slaw, corn nuggets, French fries and fruit cobbler

Photo courtesy of the Eureka Springs Historical Museum

This is the Regan Home at 33 Prospect, where Dr. Milton Randolph Regan lived with wife Elizabeth. Dr. Regan married Elizabeth in 1884 and began his practice in Eureka Springs in 1892. Together, they had three children: Milton Robert, Martha Elizabeth and Grace Randolph. By 1895, Dr. Regan was known to have the largest and most successful medical practice in Northwest Arkansas. His office included a consulting room, part of a suite including double reception rooms and an operating room. The Regan family home was one of the most spectacular homes in Eureka Springs. Elizabeth was known for her skills in homemaking and cooking, and Martha Elizabeth entertained guests with her musical performances. After Dr. Regan retired in 1915, he and Elizabeth moved to their farm in Mena.

Their home became the home of Adelaide Wayland, then dean of women at Crescent College. It passed through several hands until it was purchased by Marty and Elise Roenigk in 2003. Today, it houses the offices of the Crescent Hotel.

ES School Menu Monday, Dec. 12 Breakfast: Egg, cheese and bacon breakfast boat, applesauce, juice and milk Lunch: Pizza cheese crunchers with marinara, celery sticks, pineapple tidbits, lemon blast Raisels, golden raisins, juice and milk Tuesday, Dec. 13 Breakfast: French toast sticks and mozzarella string cheese, hot cinnamon apple slices, juice and milk Lunch: Hot dog with Cheetos puffs, baby carrots and broccoli bites, baked beans, applesauce cup, juice and milk Wednesday, Dec. 14 Breakfast: Homemade blueberry muffin and yogurt cup, mandarin oranges, juice

and milk Lunch: Homemade macaroni and cheese with popcorn chicken, green beans, cucumber and tomato salad, strawberry cup, juice and milk Thursday, Dec. 15 Breakfast: Turkey sausage breakfast pizza, strawberry cup, juice and milk Lunch: Turkey dressing, green beans, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, honey peach cobbler, juice and milk Friday, Dec. 16 Breakfast: Mini pancakes, fruit, juice and milk Lunch: Chicken sandwich, fresh broccoli bites, baby carrots, spiral fries, mandarin oranges, juice and milk

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Leo, the one-time greeter and all-around amazing shopcat formerly of Zarks Gallery, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

He was surrounded by his family, Rick and Sara Armellini, and his caregivers, Dr. Kameron and Anita at the Berryville Vet Clinic.

Leo joined the staff at Zarks on Aug. 1, 2003 and was a hard-working kitty who, not only helped close sales, but gained many, many friends during his tenure there. He arrived at the gallery when he was about 2 years old already weighing 15 pounds, but at one time, tipped our scale at around 17+ despite our efforts to keep him more svelte. We were told that he was part Maine Coon Cat and, we suspect, may also have some Persian and/or Ragdoll blood in his veins.

Leo took his job very seriously. He knew that when visitors were away from their pets a “fur fix” was sometimes needed; he was always glad to oblige. He was more than happy to pose for photos but we couldn’t always guarantee that his eyes would be open.

Besides the jewelry cases countertops, his favorite spot was on the windowsill in the gallery’s pottery room. It was there that he could lounge away most of the day, much to the delight and amusement of passers-by. At night he entertained window shoppers and had several regulars (both two and four-legged types) who came by in the evening to visit him.

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tions. He sold tote bags and jewelry decorated with his image along with framed prints. Leo made frequent trips to his personal groomer, Diana, to make sure that he was always “camera ready.”

He loved paper sacks, empty boxes, playing tag, doing yoga, sleeping in our recycling bin and bird watching.

As a result of being diagnosed with feline diabetes in 2008 and needing insulin injections twice a day, Leo was forced to take an early retirement. Like his predecessor, Cajun, Leo developed a loyal following while at Zarks and did all he could to encourage support of our local animal shelter.

Anyone interested can make a memorial donation to the shelter in his honor. Mail it directly to: The Good Shepherd Humane Society Attention: Treasurer, P.O. Box 527, Berryville, AR 72616.

J. “Larry” Schoenhofer TRANSITION Lawrence Dec. 25, 1924 – Nov. 14, 2016 Lawrence J. “Larry” Schoenhofer, 91, retired restaurant owner, passed away on Nov. 14, 2016. He was born Dec. 25, 1924, in Walnut, Kan., to Carl and Matilda (Smith) Schoenhofer.

Larry served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a co-franchise owner of Kentucky Fried Chicken in Wichita, Kan., and later owner of Springs Fried Chicken in Eureka Springs. He was a proud patriot, loved the outdoors and his family.

He is survived by his wife Marjorie; sons, Carl, Phil (Sharon) and Don Schoenhofer, all of Wichita; brother, Art Schoenhofer of Andover; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. We will miss him dearly.

His rosary and celebration of life service was held at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church, 3660 N. Ridge Rd. Wichita, Kan. 67205. Memorials: Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, Kan. 67202.

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Bad Movie Night at The Aud Lilah Steiger, left, portrays Vampira during Bad Movie Night at The Aud on Wednesday, Nov. 30.

Steiger was one of many to watch Plan 9 from Outer Space that night. She is pictured with Bad Movie Night sponsor Dori Thomas.

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This is one of the pieces that will be on display at Main Stage’s holiday open house Dec. 10.

TRANSITION

Helen Marie (Stoppel) Moses

Helen Marie (Stoppel) Moses, 94, of Berryville, formerly of Eureka Springs, departed this life Dec. 2, 2016. She was born Nov. 21, 1922 in Lawrence, Kan., the daughter of Herman and Mary (Hilgenberg) Stoppel. Helen was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Mary, two brothers, Manfred Lawrence Stoppel, and Herman Alfred “Bud” Stoppel, and one sister Lola Sue (Stoppel) Walwick.

Her family moved to Gaskin Switch, near Eureka Springs, in 1927, and she had always remained connected to the area. Helen moved to California prior to WWII and found a job as a “Rosie the Riveter” factory girl making airplane parts for the war effort.

She returned to Eureka Springs in 1960, where she worked in the hotel industry and she was part of the staff that helped reopen the Crescent Hotel in 1973. She was a talented local artist working as a seamstress, doll maker, and avid quilt maker. She also enjoyed gardening, ceramics, drawing, and painting. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

She was survived by one sister Gertrude “Trudy” Merrill of Mount Shasta, Calif.; a

Nov. 21, 1922 – Dec. 2, 2016

Main Stage to host holiday open house and artist reception Dec. 10

Main Stage will host a holiday open house and artist reception from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. The reception will feature the work of John Robert Willer, a prolific painter who regularly paints with the Plein Air Painters of Eureka Springs.

Holiday refreshments will be served.

The exhibit will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays through Dec. 18.

Arti-Gras Pallette to Palate scheduled for Feb. 16

The Eureka Springs School of the Arts will host Arti-Gras Palette to Palate from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Basin Park Hotel. The event offers a chance to create Mardi Gras magic. It costs $45, and brushes, paint and the canvas will be provided. Admission is available at the door, but space is limited. Call 479-253-5384 to reserve a spot. daughter, Ramona Capps and her spouse Julie of Underwood, N.D.; a granddaughter Coti Capps and her spouse Trayce and their son Trenton, of El Paso, Texas; and several relatives including many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family plans to travel to Eureka Springs and have a private memorial service in the spring.

Teddy Bear Toss scheduled for Dec. 12 The Eureka Springs High School Athletic Booster Club will host the Teddy Bear Toss at the school’s basketball game on Monday, Dec. 12. Everyone attending the game is asked to bring a new stuffed animal. When the Lady Highlanders score their first basket, everyone in the stands will throw their stuffed animal onto the court.

The event benefits the Angel Tree program. Each stuffed animal will be tied to the Angel Tree gifts.

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Pet of the Week

Great finds in our town!

Money earned and spent in our town benefits us all!

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This super nice dog is Wilbur (No. 60). He’s a large, handsome 1-year and 10-month-old tri-colored hound mix whose owner could not keep him. Wilbur is very well-mannered, happy-go-lucky and very playful. He’s also housebroken, walks well on a leash and has no behavior problems…a great addition to any family. Wilbur has his shots and is neutered and is adoptable 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.

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Berryville Eyecare Clinic and Eureka Springs Eyecare Clinic “Helping You See Eye-to-EyeWith Your Doctor”

Take advantage of your Health Savings Account, Cafeteria Plan, or Flex Spending Account before the end of the year. Use your benefits towards Vision Exams • Contact Lenses • Eye Glasses Computer Glasses • Prescription Sunglasses

Berryville Eyecare Clinic 870-423-2576 Dr.Michael A. Law, Optometric Physician

Eureka Springs Eyecare Clinic 479-253-7136 Dr. John Vanderbush and Dr. Jim Dudley, Optometric Physicians Please call to schedule your appointment now, our December schedule is rapidly filling.