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Dec. 1 5:39 a.m. — After a traffic accident, a male subject was taken to the hospital for minor injuries and charged with driving while intoxicated, driving on a suspended license and careless and prohibited driving. 2:09 p.m. — A caller reported a man in a restaurant talking about violent behavior on the phone, but officers did not locate the man. 2:49 p.m. — A man wanted to report his girlfriend missing; after officers discovered that she last spoke with state police in Cuba, Mo., they advised the man to file a missing person report there. 4:02 p.m. — An officer searched for a reported intoxicated driver but did not locate the person. Dec. 2 1:01 a.m. — An officer performed a welfare check; all was well. 1:10 a.m. — A caller advised that her car was stolen from a restaurant. 4:19 a.m. — A man reported a car accident and, upon investigating, officers discovered it was the woman’s stolen car from earlier. They called the woman and told her it couldn’t be classified as
stolen until she filed a report. 10:19 a.m. — An officer filed a report on a juvenile issue. 10:36 a.m. — A detective filed a report on stolen items at a restaurant. 3:58 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a sick raccoon and took care of the animal. Dec. 3 8:03 a.m. — An officer checked a business for a suspicious person and did not locate the person. 8:49 a.m. — An officer filed a report on suspicious activity on a Facebook account. 11:10 a.m. — An officer filed a report on stolen checks. 11:39 a.m. — An officer mediated a verbal dispute. Dec. 4 1:16 p.m. — An officer filed a report on a child custody issue. 2:33 p.m. — An officer sorted out a custody dispute at the elementary school. 10:58 p.m. — A caller reported that her husband, who was intoxicated, had taken her car and was driving toward Rogers. Officers could not locate the See Dispatch, page 22
Cornerstone to release calendar Dec. 17 Cornerstone Bank will release the 38th Annual Historical Calendar at all its locations in Eureka Springs, Holiday Island and Berryville from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17.
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Remembering Laura:
Domestic violence resource center opens its doors By Alana Cook
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As people filed into the courtroom in October to hear whether Victor Acuna-Sanchez would be convicted of murdering Laura Aceves on New Year’s Eve 2012, Linda Maiella, Barb Weems-Mourgila and Aceves’ mother, Laura Ponce, took their seats on a front-row pew. Maiella placed a purple flower on the courtroom banister in remembrance of Aceves, who was 21 when she died. Acuna-Sanchez confessed to killing the mother of his child and Ponce took the flower home and “slept for a week.” The next chapter of her life could begin. Almost three years after Aceves’ murder, the Purple Flower Domestic Violence Resource and Support Center opened its doors on Tuesday, Dec. 2, to help women in Carroll County. “Barb and I have been carrying Laura with us for almost two years and carrying that flower was like carrying her into the courtroom,” Maiella said. “Opening the Purple Flower was a way of honoring Laura’s life and death.” Weems-Mourgila recounted the first time she heard about Aceves’ story. Linda and I worked at the Cradle and Laura (Ponce) came in there. I remember the exact moment I read about Laura (Aceves) in the Huffington Post. I remember sitting there crying my eyes out asking God if there’s something I can do. I felt like it was God saying ‘do something; here’s your chance.’ “ So Maiella and Weems-Mourgila set out to make it easier for domestic violence survivors to get help in Carroll County. “Part of the reason Laura lost her life was because there were no services offered to her,” Maiella said. “Maybe they handed her a paper, but nobody took the time and that’s why we are here; to be a presence in Carroll County.” Both Maiella and Weems-Mourgila said that they want to keep the conversation about domestic violence going to break the
silence in Carroll County. The Purple Flower, which serves as a resource center for domestic violence survivors in the community, and the Carroll County Safety Network, which will roll out a toll-free number Dec. 20 for domestic violence survivors, work in tandem so women will have a place to turn. “We are very visible in our storefront,” Maiella said. “There is now a safety network and toll-free number and we can help you make a plan to get safe. “We can offer transportation to get to a safe spot through the Safety Network,” Maiella added. “Purple Flower is one part of the puzzle and the Safety Network is the other part. Purple Flower is our way of honoring Laura in her life and in her death. With God’s grace we keep taking little steps.” According to domestic violence statistics, the holidays are the worst time of year outside of the Super Bowl for women in domestic violence situations, so the Dec. 20 launch date for the toll-free number is a welcome coincidence. “The Safety Network number will be on the window of the Purple Flower so a woman can know she can get that number and find safety,” Maiella said. The center, which is located at 7 North Springfield St. in Berryville, will teach women how to make a safety plan and let them know they are not alone in their journey, among other things. Berryville Mayor McKinney is paying rent for the center on behalf of the city, Maiella said. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. This Friday, the center is holding classes to train volunteers to help with the safety network, as well as in other areas such as social media and administration. Ponce said she is transformed by her daughter’s tragedy and is working hard to turn the situation into a positive one for domestic abuse survivors. “I’m my daughter’s voice and I’ll do anything to prevent another tragedy,” Ponce said. “I’m a survivor so I’m here to help anyone who needs it. God bless you all.”
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From left to right, Barb Weems-Mourgila, Laura Ponce and Linda Maiella remember Ponce’s daughter Laura Aceves at the Purple Flower Domestic Violence Resource and Support Center.
John Two-Hawks Christmas Concert The John TwoHawks 10th Annual Christmas Concert was held Saturday evening at the Aud. The night celebrates the magic of this sacred season and featured the Washington Junior High Youth Choir and dancing by Melonlight Dance.
Photo by Chip Ford
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Eureka Springs City Council members and Mayor Morris Pate thanked each other during Monday night’s meeting for working hard to get several goals accomplished over the last year. “It’s been a ride,” Pate said. “We did pretty good and I want everyone to have a merry Christmas. I’m glad we got the new computer system up and running.” Alderwoman Mickey Schneider said goodbye to her “two favorite men on the council,” — Pate and Alderman Dee Purkeypile — and expressed appreciation for the council working together to accomplish its goals.
“It is a lot different than it was six years ago,” Schneider said. Pate will be succeeded by mayor-elect Butch Berry on Jan. 1. Alderwoman Joyce Zeller said that she “had a good time and is looking forward to next year.” Alderman James DeVito thanked fellow council members for working hard and expressed regret that the council was unable to set minimum safety standards for renters within the city. “We need to consider the needs of the least among us,” DeVito said. He also said the council could have done a better job in “speaking up for those who can’t speak for themselves.” DeVito was referring to the council’s recent decision to table an ordinance
that would have banned circuses including exotic animals from performing in Eureka Springs. Alderman David Mitchell said he “enjoyed serving on the council the last two years,” and he and other members said they are proud of the civility and proactive nature of the council. In other business, council members: • Voted 6-0 in favor of revising on its second reading Ordinance No. 2220 to allow City Advertising and Promotion Commission members to live outside the city limits but within the county; • Postponed Dwayne Allen’s emailed recommendations for yard waste; •Approved on the second reading Ordinance No. 2221 to amend the Personnel Policy Policy Handbook.
Local investor buys former hotel property Lovely County Citizen The Eureka Springs property formerly known as the Victoria Inn has been sold, according to a local real estate agent. Gene Bland of Mountain Country Properties in Eureka Springs said Thursday that the property located at 4028 E. Van Buren was purchased by CTC Holdings LLC. The registered agent for CTC Holdings is Charles T. Cross of Eureka Springs. According to a listing at www.showcase.com, the 5.24-acre property has an 86,000 square-foot building. It previously was a 90-room full-service hotel but has been closed for an extended period of time
and the website listing says it “is suffering from vandalism and deferred maintenance.” The website says the property has a 9,000-square-foot banquet room, the largest in Eureka Springs, and also supported a restaurant and lounge. The property’s most recent owner was Simmons First National Bank of Pine Bluff. The website lists the selling price for the property at $495,000 and said that price had been reduced to compensate for the cost of repairs. Bland said he initially listed the property at a price of $549,000 but
his most recent listing price was $395,000. Bland wouldn’t say how much CTC Holdings paid for the property. Based on the revenue stamps affixed to the property deed, the selling price was $205,000. “Charlie just felt like it was an excellent piece of property and it was time to step forward and take a chance,” Bland said. Bland said he wasn’t sure what Cross’ intentions for the property are, although he said part of the property might be converted into apartments. Cross was traveling Thursday and could not be reached for comment.
Commissioners discuss population decline By Alana Cook City planning and zoning commissioners deliberated causes and contemplated solutions to mitigate the city’s population decrease during Tuesday night’s meeting. Though the commissioners did not agree fully on the causes of the city’s population decrease in the last several years, they did agree that it would be beneficial to work with the Chamber of Commerce and the City Council
on economic development issues at a workshop slated for Wednesday, Dec. 17. Commission Chairman James Morris said the city is “losing residents by focusing solely on tourism” and not considering the city’s infrastructure, which he said needs to be addressed. “We need to think about people who want to retire here, and address the benefits of being a permanent resident,” he said.
Morris cited examples such as “streets that have not been paved in the city for 35 years.” Morris said the appearance of the city, the availability of jobs and the city’s ability to support new development are all factors potential new residents consider before making a move. “We have buildings that are eyesores and need to be demolished,” he said. See Planning, page 16
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Good Shepherd members voting on expansion Staff reports A mail-in ballot was sent to Good Shepherd Humane Society members last week, seeking membership approval of the first major expansion of the 40-year-old society’s mission in several years. The GSHS board has been discussing taking over management of the Berryville Animal Control facility from Go East, Young Dog rescue in an effort to make it sustainable and expand the out-of-state adoption program developed by GEYD. The GSHS board did not want to make such a large commitment of society resources without consulting GSHS members. Even with membership approval, the expansion is contingent on the success of a fundraising campaign to cover costs of operating the Berryville facility while programs get up-to-speed. The bar for the fundraiser is set at $35,000 which must be raised by January 31. If the money is not raised by the deadline, the animal control facility will revert to city control where animals are routinely euthanized. GEYD leased the facility about three years ago, establishing the out-of-state adoption program and operates a no-kill rescue. Nearly 600 dogs have been rescued in that time, most from Animal Control. GEYD founder and director Bill King is unable to continue operating the rescue, but King said he believes in the program and does not want the rescue to revert to a high-kill animal pound. King approached the GSHS board about a potential merger, and after several meetings the board voted to put it to the membership. GSHS president Dan Bennett said the board is all for saving more animals, but is concerned about the expanded costs involved. The funds raised to allow the merger will provide a cushion the board is comfortable with to cover the transition. Out-of-state adoption program costs are largely offset by adoption
fees, but it will take some months before adoptions reach a sustainable level. Fundraising will be locally and through online fundraising sites such as Go Fund Me and Kickstarter. King said he and the board believe they can meet their fundraising goals. Bennett said he is excited about the prospect of the society partnering with a governmental entity. Berryville will provide the facility and some funding in exchange for the taking the city’s stray animals, according to King. Governmental support would be new to GSHS. For King, the merger would complete a circle. As a former GSHS board president, he learned about the out-of-state adoption process and came to believe it was a way to save many more animals. With Diane Ferguson of Unconditional Love Pet Rescue, he tried to establish the program within Good Shepherd, but space was too limited and the logistics daunting. So he established GEYD and negotiated a lease with Berryville Mayor Tim McKinney for the facility. The 5-acre rural facility on Bunch Springs Rd. resolves space and logistic issues, King believes, so Good Shepherd should now be able to operate a successful out-of-state adoption program. “We have a good thing started, but it needs an organization behind it,” says King. “Having a long-established organization will help make the program sustainable, and allow Good Shepherd to grow and better fulfill its mission of saving the county’s homeless animals.” Ballots will be tallied at the GSHS board meeting, Thurs., Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. in the Pine Room below Myrtie Mae’s restaurant. Members may also bring their ballots to the meeting where the GSHS board will be available to answer any questions. If a majority of members supports the merger, fundraising will begin immediately, in time for those making year-end, tax-deductible, charitable donations.
Pictured left to right are Vance Marvin, Ken Smith, Billy Summers and Josh Beyler
Fire department honors 2014 award recipients Eureka Springs Fire & EMS recently announced its 2014 staff awards last week. Fire Chief Rhys Williams presented the annual awards at the fire department’s Christmas banquet. The recipients were chosen by a vote of the paid and volunteer staff of the fire department. The winners were nominated for their efforts to promote the fire department, provide excellent patient care, for putting forth extra effort on the behalf of the public and city, and for attendance and training. Volunteer of the Year: Vance Marvin Vance Marvin is a volunteer EMT & firefighter. He serves as the treasurer for the department’s rural branch. Marvin has helped coordinate and support numerous activities throughout the year including fundraisers and special events. EMT of the Year: Ken Smith Ken Smith is better known in town for his role as the city’s transit director. After hours Smith is an enthusiastic volunteer firefighter and EMT. He has a knack for showing up at odd hours just when the ambulance crew and patient need the most help. Paramedic of the Year: Billy Summers Billy Summers has many years’ experience on the department as a paramedic
and firefighter. Summers has demonstrated quiet dedication and often goes the extra mile without acclaim. He keeps up the department’s extensive rural membership database and manages the rural fire dues program. Summers’ hard work has earned him the responsibility of interim fire chief starting in early December. Firefighter of the Year: Josh Beyler Josh Beyler is a repeat winner of this award. He was also the Firefighter of the Year for 2013. Beyler can be counted on to respond to fires and car wrecks at any hour of the day or night. He has been assisting the newer members of the department with learning basic firefighter skills. In addition to being a firefighter Josh is a state-0certified EMT.
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Stroll the Springs
Lighting up the past: Illuminated stroll steps back in time By Jennifer Jackson
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A new holiday event that offers guided tours of an area of town not previously covered on walking tours premieres this weekend. Illuminated Stroll the Springs begins at Sweet Spring and ends at Grotto Spring, with stops at Harding and Crescent, but it’s more than just seeing the springs and surrounding gardens lighted for Christmas. The tour also will illuminate the stories of the people who lived in the historic houses along the route. “What we’re focusing on is ‘walking the boulevard,’ where the movers and shakers of Eureka Springs lived like Claude Fuller and Powell Clayton,” said Jacqueline Wolven, director of the Eureka Springs Downtown Network. E.S.D.N. sponsors two historic downtown walking tours. Guides from those tours will conduct the Illuminated Stroll tours, which leave every half hour from Sweet Spring on Friday and Saturday evenings, starting at 5 p.m. Wolven said guides will be dressed in period costumes and leading the way with lanterns. Sidewalks along the route will be lined with 800 luminarias, lit with light sticks for safety. The one-hour tours will include stops for refreshments on the porches of the Presbyterian manse, the Fuller House and the former Methodist church, now the All Seasons Inn. The Piedmont House has shadier characters in its past. When the lodging house was renovated, a registry was found with the names in it of two members of the gang that
attempted to rob the First National Bank of Eureka Springs. The entry is dated Sept. 26, 1922, the night before the robbery, which ended in a shootout and is re-enacted every year. The Illuminated Stroll covers 1.6 miles and is on the flat. A shuttle back to Sweet Spring is included in the price, as are front porch refreshments, hosted by the home owners. Spring Street Candle shop is providing the luminarias. There will also be fires in fire pits at Sweet and Grotto springs, Wolven said, and musicians playing at Grotto. Illuminated Stroll of the Springs tours are from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec.13, starting at Sweet Spring across from the Eureka Springs Post Office. Adult tickets are $15 and one child is free with each paid adult. For more information, see www.EurekaSpringsDowntown.com. Another new event, illumination of Basin Park, occurs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. The park will be filled with luminarias, chorale groups leading carol sing-a-longs, and bonfires burning. The event is free. Other free things to do on Saturday include seeing living windows (live mannequins in shop windows) and the December Gallery Stroll from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. A community tradition, The Ozarks Chorale’s annual holiday concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 at the Aud. Tickets are $10 for adults, free for students with valid ID, and are available at the door.
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Christie Braswell, left, Ralph Wilson and Bill Ott will lead the Stroll the Illuminated Springs tours this Friday and Saturday evenings.
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From The Editor
By Alana Cook
Citizens United ... against fluoride
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ver the past two weeks, I have received calls, emails and letters from many of you who adamantly oppose the mandated fluoridation of water in the Carroll-Boone Water District, and subsequently, Eureka Springs. I am new to the issue and at first was unsure about why exactly a whole community that tends to disagree on most things could unite to fight against fluoridation of its water. But, after researching, I have concluded that mandatory fluoridation of water in CBWD, Eureka Springs, Arkansas and anywhere in the U.S. is not only a bad idea, it violates our personal liberty. We are not being given a choice about potentially harmful additives that go into a vital resource necessary to sustain life because our government has deemed that adding fluoride to our water supply benefits the greater good. Never mind that countless scientific studies show that using fluoride toothpaste without adding fluoride to the water supply seems to be enough to help prevent cavities. If the government is so concerned about the public’s dental health, why not provide low-to-no-cost preventative programs? The current dental position is that a constant low level of fluoride in the mouth works best to prevent cavities. The operative words here are “low level.” From what I have uncovered so far, citizens in the CBWD are not being told the exact amount of fluoride that will be included in the water supply so they can determine whether it is indeed “low level.” Why not? What is clear is that water fluoridation can adversely affect more vulnerable populations such as those who suffer from autoimmune conditions and who may not be able to afford filtration equipment. Those people, especially, are not being given a choice about their health. Worldwide, countries are opposing water fluoridation. On Aug. 26, Israel officially stopped adding fluoride to its wa-
ter supplies, stating “Only some 1 percent of the water is used for drinking, while 99 percent of the water is intended for other uses such as industry, agriculture, and flushing toilets.” In journalism, the first rule when examining such a complex issue is to follow the money. According to Charity Navigator, Delta Dental Plan of Arkansas is registered as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization. According to the Internal Revenue Service website, “organizations who engage in substantial lobbying activities sometimes are classified as social welfare organizations.” The landmark Citizens United case opened the proverbial floodgates to allow social welfare organizations to funnel vast sums of money into “social welfare” or political action causes. So, if a corporation has a vested financial interest in fluoridating the public water supply, it can do so by creating a social welfare organization and use its financial might to ensure it happens. So what can people who live in CBWD do to stop mandatory fluoridation of their water by an entity that has a vested financial interest in violating their personal liberty? You can stand against it by taking personal exemptions that require schools to give bottled water to your children. You can write your congressmen and governor. You can organize and see what successful action other communities have taken to stop fluoridation of the water supply. You can continue working with journalists to keep the conversation going in the media. There is still time to stop fluoridation of the public’s water supply, but not much. Lawmakers need to listen to citizens of Eureka Springs and change legislation that requires water fluoridation. The citizens of Eureka Springs have spoken — it’s time for the government to listen. Say no to fluoridation of our drinking water supply and overturn legislation that mandates fluoridation of our drinking water.
Citizen of the Week
Jasmine Stanley is the Citizen of the Week. Stanley has worked tirelessly over the last several years organizing against and informing the public about the perils of water fluoridation. She lends her time to local media to help with research efforts and shines her light to raise awareness in the community on the issue.
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Citizen Opinion by Cindy Worleyv
Are you for or against local water fluoridation?
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Silver Tea time for tigers
Ashley Stouten Will C. Hart
Kyle Kunert
I don’t think the government should decide what is in our water.
The water here is awesome; if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
“Cheesecake”
“Billy”
Why don’t you have someone put a knife in my back?
Kristin Holmes Juanita “Hope Alswell” Bowling The earth has provided a system for us; we should go with it.
“Cricket”
The fluoride helps keep your teeth looking good.
“Dreaded Cat”
Gerry Fonseca “Sparky Ozarky”
It is not only unnecessary but has been proven to be harmful.
EDITOR: On behalf of the Episcopal Church women of St. James, I want to sing the praises of everyone who helped to make this year’s Silver Tea simply spectacular! First, our heartfelt thanks go to Elise Roenigk, whose partnership and generous support makes this a truly iconic event for the City of Eureka Springs. In addition, we are grateful to Linda Box, Dolly Salden and the staff of the Crescent Hotel for their expert coordination of the many details involved in making the tea a success. Second, I send a rousing chorus of cheers for the 250 festive citizens whose presence makes the event sparkle and shine! Thank you for your bright smiles, gay apparel and generous donations to this year’s beneficiary, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. In keeping with the tradition of delectable treats that are savored by the attendees, the volunteers from both St. James and Turpentine Creek outdid themselves and there were goodies galore! We also had special assistance from six upper elementary students from Clear Spring School, who adopted the Silver Tea as a service project. They worked as bussers, along with volunteers from TCWR and St. James, all of whom had their faces delightfully painted as lions, and tigers and bears… oh, my! They truly reflected the theme of “All Creatures Great and Small in a Winter Wonderland”. After last year’s struggles with ice and snow, everyone agreed that the thick white fog outside was actually
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Are you for or against local water fluoridation?
m For, because it helps with dental health m Against, because it has been proved to be harmful m Against, because the government should not interfere Go to www.lovelycitizen.com and weigh in.
pretty good weather! It felt so seasonal, and the lights in the Crystal Dining Room appeared all the brighter, warmly illuminating the exquisite décor provided by both the Crescent Hotel and the Episcopal Church women. The carols that John Wiley played so beautifully added just the touch for a truly magical afternoon! Thanks again to one and all! Peggy Pot 2014 Silver Tea Chair
Butler Hollow Project should be scrapped To: Joseph Koloski District Ranger Regarding: Mark Twain National Forest Butler Hollow Project #43537 I am a 36-year resident of Butler Hollow. I know this forest. We demand an environmental impact assessment The premise of this “project” is not complex. The goal is to turn 18,000 acres of prime, diverse forest land into open woodlands and glades. If it should be open woodlands and glades it would be just that. There is enough soil to support forests. To maintain the system you propose will require constant manipulation and management at huge taxpayer expense. To sell off our national forests to timber interests for oak trees is a real travesty. Another stated goal is recreational use. This plan will destroy recreational use. Destroying all the cedars
LAST WEEK’S QUESTION
See Forum, page 17
18 votes cast
What do you like to do for the holidays in Eureka Springs?
m Go to the Christmas Parade: 42.1% (8 votes) m Attend Christmas concerts: 5.3% (1 vote) m Visit Turpentine Creek: 5.3% (1 vote) m Just spend time with family: 47.4% (9 votes) Go to www.lovelycitizen.com and weigh in. Vote by Wednesday 9 a.m.
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‘And Then There Were None’
Photos by Chip ford
Eureka Springs High School presented ‘And Then There Were None’ an Agatha Christie mystery, over the weekend in the school auditorium. The play revolves around the story of 10 individuals who find themselves stuck on a remote island, each finding their way there through various pretexts. Each is then found to be complicit in a death. Justice ensues via the form of a gramophone recording as events unfold.
Mrs. Rogers, played by Ashlynn Lockhart, screams in shock as Mr. Rogers, played by Simon Larson, reveals some new information.
The group takes turns filling their whiskey glasses at the bar cart.
Dr. Armstrong, played by Heidi Kirk, (one of the two females playing male roles) Vera Claythorne, played by Kennedy appeared smart and businesslike but Cash, was the last one to die on Solwas noticeably gullible. dier Island.
William Blore, played by Derrick Rassinier, was a private detective incognito – hired to “snoop” on other guests.
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Photos by Jennifer Jackson
The 43rd Annual Silver Tea officially kicked off the holiday season in Eureka Springs last Thursday at the Crescent Hotel dining room. The women of St. James Episcopal Church head up the event, which draws people from a four-state area. Admission is by donation and this year, proceeds from the tea benefited Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. Servers’ faces were painted like tigers and lions.
Servers’ faces were painted to resemble tigers and lions for the Silver Tea, which this year benefited Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge.
Angelique, left, in silver hat and dress, sits with June Owen and June Hegedus, both wearing holiday-inspired hats and elegant ensembles.
Lucilla Garrett, right, serves Margo Pirkle a cup of tea from a silver service.
Some of the servers wore hats, as did many of the guests.
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Letters to Santa on Display By Jennifer Jackson
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A letter to Santa from a Eureka Springs student, listing her requests and noting “I listen to my mom and I am a really good girl.”
“Dear Santa: I hope you are having a wondiful time in the North Pole. Are you staying warm? Is Mrs. Claus making you a lot of cookies and coco? If you have a 3DS in your bag, I’d love one.” That’s one of the hundreds of letters that Santa received from students at Eureka Springs Elementary School as part of a classroom writing project. Posted by the students in a special mailbox at school, the letters were delivered by the elves at the Eureka Springs Downtown Network to Santa, who read and signed each one. Then the letters were posted in shop windows. “If you are a little bit of a Grinch, these will warm your heart,” said Jacqueline Wolven, E.S.D.N. director, who looked over Santa’s shoulder as he read the letters. Students’ requests ranged from My Little Ponys, EZ Bake ovens and Legos to iPhones, laptops, Nintendo 3DS systems and “Frozen” dolls from the Disney movie. Students learned how to format a letter, starting with the salutation and ending with the closing. It was also an exercise in writing a persuasive letter, using an oblique approach by prefacing requests with expressions of empathy. What they lacked in subtlety was made up for in sincerity. “I love you Santa and how is Mrs.
Claus?” one girl wrote. Kindergarden students mainly drew pictures, labeled by the teacher to help Santa out, on paper preprinted with “Dear Santa, This year I’ve been..” and boxes to check for naughty or nice. All the students checked nice, but one of the letter writers went for an honest approach. “Dear Santa, I have been trying to be good,” one boy stated. “If I do get any pressents from you, I want ..” then listed requests, including a Nerf Demolisher. He closed his letter “Sinserly” and his signature. Students put the letters into envelopes and addressed them to Santa Claus at the North Pole, Canada. Carol Friesen made the “Letters to Santa” mailbox set up in the school entry hall. After being read by Santa, the letters were distributed to downtown shops for display, with the idea that families would have fun looking for their children’s letters. Visitors should enjoy seeing them too, Wolven said. “It’s hard to be grumpy at the holidays when you read little kids’ letters to Santa,” she said. Two of the letter writers didn’t ask for presents for themselves. One child requested “money for my mom.” Another wrote “maybe if our family had a farm, we’d have enough to eat.” And one little girl, obviously hoping for a white Christmas, asked for a hat and “some clothes to play in the snow.”
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Lighting ceremony
The 10th Annual Crescent Hotel Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony was Saturday evening at dusk. More than 75 people gathered around the 28 individualized trees — each representing a different local charity or non-profit. The hotel moved the event to the rear of the Crescent Gardens to bring a more intimate experience to the attendees. Photo by Chip Ford
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Though Morris and fellow planning commissioners did not see eye-to-eye on the state of the city’s infrastructure and whether taking a build-it-and-theywill-come approach is best, they did seem to agree that having a tourism-only economy is a “double-edged sword” because such an economy they said, helps build — and strain — the infrastructure. Morris said he hopes the commission and the city can go beyond tourism and address “quality of life” in Eureka. The commission also deliberated and then removed from the agenda, at least for now, the issue of requiring licenses for multi-family dwellings, which the city defines as three or more residential units under one roof. Alderman James DeVito at Monday’s city council meeting expressed regret that the council did not seem to consider further the safety and minimum standard needs of those who are less fortunate and who might be inhabiting these types of apartments. Morris said the city needs to look at the causes as to why cities like Green Forest and Berryville are growing in population, and subsequently, economic development, while Eureka seems to be stagnating. Commissioner Mickey Schneider said Eureka Springs is not the only city decreasing in population and that the commission needs to consider “the state of the union.” “We need to look at the fact that people are going back to their land and
raising their own food. The focus is on self-sufficiency,” she said. Commissioner Pat Lujan said he knows personally of three people who have moved from the city because they could not find a place to rent because “houses are being converted into nightly rentals.” “We have no full-time jobs here. People can’t survive from working five jobs a season,” Lujan said. Morris said the city needs to “start putting out feelers” to attract clean, sustainable companies to help grow the local economy. Commissioner Melissa Greene said that doing so is more of the Chamber of Commerce’s job and encouraged the commission to meet with the chamber. Her fellow commissioners agreed such a meeting is a good idea. Greene also proposed a few solutions to Eureka’s decreasing population, including improving code enforcement, exploring attracting light industrial businesses and exploring increasing multifamily dwellings. Commissioners removed property setback requirements from unfinished business on the agenda. In new business, commissioners: • Approved adding to the back of a restaurant at 173 South Main; • Approved the third phase of adding guest rooms to 3018 E. Van Buren; • Approved DeVito’s request to remove the rough and building part of the façade, adding a story and deck to a property at 34 N. Main. The next planning meeting will convene after the New Year.
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Art walk features small works
The artists of Eureka Fine Art Gallery (Spring and Pine) have created very special, small works of art for the season, and are featuring them at this Saturday’s art walk. John Willer has brought in a new series of “button” miniatures. Ernie Kilman,
Barbara Robinson, and Diana Harvey are showing beautiful new small paintings. Drew Gentle is offering new small drawings. Please join all the gallery artists celebrating the season of love and giving this Saturday until 9:00 p.m.
1st-graders ride Polar Express
Photo by Jennifer Jackson
Rod McGuire, second from right, presents a check for $400 to Mary Ann Pownall, sexton of the Eureka Springs Cemetery, center, at the Eureka Springs HIstorical Museum on Tuesday. The donation was part of the proceeds from the Voices from the Silent City cemetery tour, a museum fundraiser that McGuire directs. At right is Phyllis McGuire. Next to Pownall are Stephanie Stodden, museum operations director, and Kelly Cappelletti, cemetery groundskeeper, left. This year’s Voices from the Silent City drew more than 1,250 people and was the most successful tour to date.
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destroys protective habitat for the deer and turkey populations. Song birds and other wildlife rely on them. This is prime hunting area for local people. Bob White Quail is a proposed goal. This has been tried before — and failed. This forest is a source of ginseng, goldenseal, morel mushrooms, orchids, the rare White Tradescantha. These plants need deep shaded forests to survive. The very rare chinquapin chestnut has a real stronghold in the proposed Tate burn area. It would be destroyed. The poisons and herbicide use to achieve the desired results are anything but natural. The cedars are on ridge tops and the poisons used can only come down into the karst topography and eventually poison the local wells. The run-off created by erosion from burning such an extensive area will all drain to the TableRock Lake watershed. Butler Hollow empties into the headwaters of TableRock Lake, a
huge recreational area. The town of Beaver and its campground would be affected adversely by the run-off. We experience large rainfall events here, all of which will create adverse effects on the water systems. It has taken decades for this perfect, diverse, climax forest to come to its present state. This plan would destroy 18,000 acres of real forest. This “experiment” you call very predictable is not predictable at all except for the outcome of destroying a forest which already provides habitat for plant and animal life. We will not allow our private land to be burned as stated in the Tate proposal. We do not support this project, and request that Alternative 1 – no action be taken. Please fight for our national forest in their natural state. This proposal is anything but natural. Our federal lands should be protected from commercial exploitation and not mutilated. Sincerely, Sharon Becker Seligman MO
The first-grade classes of Eureka Springs Elementary were guests of the Historical Museum and Larry Handley at the Christmas Snow Train Village last Friday. This was “The Polar Express” day at the school, all students and teachers came in their pajamas to see and hear the special Polar Express train which is a part of the overall village ex-
Transition Randy Hugh Rodman, a resident of Eureka Springs, was born July 6, 1954, in Amarillo, Texas, a son of Hugh and Mary Lee (Wyant) Rodman. He passed away in his sleep, Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 in Eureka Springs, at 60 years old. Randy was a member of the Faith Christian Family Church. He loved fishing and was a very faithful Christian and it was evident by his sharing and openness of his spirituality. He formerly owned R&R Dirt Works and was a woodworker, landscaper and gardener. Randy is survived by the cherished love of his life, Malissa; one brother, Gary Rodman and wife June of Amarillo, Texas; two sisters, Sandra and husband Danny Holden of Miami, Okla. and Linda Rodman of Eureka Springs; a man he thought of as his “son,” U.S. Marine Dennis Ruff; four nieces, Dawn, Jamie, Amy, and Casey; one nephew, C.P., who will deeply miss their Uncle Honey; and several other relatives and friends. He will always be remembered for his 1000 Watt smile and his gentle soul. Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Mary Rodman. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Nelson’s Chapel of the Springs in Eureka Springs. Celebration of Life Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, on Rock House Access
hibit. Children were each given their golden ticket for the Polar Express and had it punched by the ‘Conductor’ Mark Mallett, as they entered. Special ‘engineers’ John Indlehart and Alex Thurocy were also on hand to assist and explain all of the wonders of this magical village and multiple train exhibits.
Randy Hugh Rodman July 6, 1954 – Dec. 5, 2014
Road, County Road 509 off of Highway 221 South, follow the signs to the big barn. A private family interment will be in the Eureka Springs Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be made to help children, Counselor’s Fund, c/o Eureka Springs High School, 2 Lake Lucerne Rd., Eureka Springs, AR 72632. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.nelsonfuneral.com.
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Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
Photos by Chip Ford
The Eureka Springs Downtown Network hosted Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree on Saturday afternoon in Basin Spring Park. Games, music and edibles were on hand, along the the jolly fat man.
Scott Smith is all smiles as he tells Santa what he wants for Christmas.
Zachery Linn, 4 of Harrison, puts an ornament on the Eureka Springs High School’s Skills USA Christmas tree.
Eureka Springs High School students and teachers were on hand and dressed as Christmas characters from other Mia Gordon, 5 of Panama Beach, Fla., works on nationalities. her letter to Santa.
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DECA winners
Photo by Jennifer Jackson
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Jenna Descateax, Allen Gamill, Dallas Galyen and David Harris won first and second place in state for the DECA hotel competition which is a virtual business they ran. This is the first year they competed.
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Eureka Springs High School FBLA/DECA held its annual food drive and put together 29 baskets. Each basket included a turkey dinner with trimmings plus a turkey certificate to Hart’s Family Center from Community First Bank and gift cards to Hart’s in the amount of $25 from Cornerstone Bank and students.
Interact Club members portraying Christmas characters downtown during the holidays include Kyra Boardman, left, Ashlyn Lockhart, Naomi Floyd, Corinna Green, Simon Larson, Wyatt Pavelsek, Heidi Kirk, right, and Kennedy Cash, center.
Cue the Hot Cocoa:
Interact Students Take On Holiday Cheer By Jennifer Jackson
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If you were a Christmas character, who would you be? That was the choice high school students faced when launching the Interact Club’s new project: dressing as characters from around the world to add an international flavor to the Eureka Springs Christmas Festival. All the students had a choice, that is, except Kennedy Cash, who had to take the costume that nobody else wanted: that iconic image of winter: a cup of hot cocoa, complete with felt swirls of whipped cream. “I miss one meeting, and this is what happens,” Kennedy said as she got into the costume. The idea was adapted from “Christmas Traditions” in St. Charles, Mo., where townspeople dress up and interact with people on the downtown streets. They also pass out trading cards with their photographs in costume and information about the characters. The idea, which the Interact students are also doing: that children will seek them
out to collect the cards, which are numbered. “Once they’ve got all the cards, they’ll have the set,” said Mickey Finefield, a Rotary member who works with the Interact club. The trading card photographs were taken by Chad Manus, a portrait photographer and Finefield’s son-in-law, in the EAST lab at the high school. Fineberg printed 500 color trading cards, which have a brief description of the characters. Father Christmas, for example, is described as “a reflection of English good cheer and embraces the joy of Christmas.” As portrayed by Justin Gall, he wears a fur-trimmed robe and a wreath of holly on his head. “This is really warm,” Justin said of the first hat he tried on, which matched the fur-trimmed robe. Joanie Kratzer, Interact Club adviser, and Michelle McDonald, owner of the Celebrations and Traditions shop, collaborated on the costumes. The students’ first appearance was last See Cocoa, page 26
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Beyond the Haunted Hotel:
World’s Most Famous Ghost Tour Appears at Main Stage By Jennifer Jackson
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Keith Scales is used to dealing with ghosts. He is the director of the ghost tours at the Crescent Hotel. He organizes the ESP Conferences in Eureka Springs that explore paranormal activity. And every year, he stages an adaption of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at the Crescent Hotel, billed as the country’s most haunted hotel. This year, Scales is also staging the classic tale at Main Stage Creative Community Center as its inaugural production.
He’s directing the same cast using the same script, but the production at Main Stage, on Dec. 19, 20 and 21, also will have pre-performance acts and activities at intermission. “It will be more like a full evening of entertainment, including a play,” Scales said. The stagings of the adaptations, which Scales writes, are “on book,” meaning the actors have their lines in front of them. But they are in full Victorian costume, and at the Crescent Hotel, the guests are served a Victorian holiday dinner as part of the evening. “It’s very formal,” Scales said. “The actors stand up and deliver their lines at music stands.” At Main Stage, however, the actors will be able to move around, make entrances and exits, and interact with the audience. Scales has constructed platforms to create a multi-level stage area. Main Stage also has theater lighting, which allows for more possibilities, he said. At the Main Stage, the evening will begin with guest artists performing brief acts, called oleos in vaudeville days, that will include comedy, juggling and music. Hot cider, mulled wine and other refreshments will be available in the lobby. During the intermission, the audience will have the chance to learn Victorian parlor games mentioned in the play, Scales said. “I’m hoping for a very jolly evening at Main Stage, as it will be the inaugural performance,” Scales said. The play is performed by
Photo by Jennifer Jackson
The cast of characters in ‘A Christmas Carol’ includes Debra Workman, seated left, Rebecca J. Becker, Reba Armstrong, and back row, left, Thomas Stacks, Keith Scales as Scrooge, Kent Turner and Richard Pille. The cast also includes Jake Allen, not pictured.
a cast of eight. Scales, a professional actor, director and playwright, plays Scrooge. Reba Armstrong, a ghost tour guide at the Crescent, is the spirit of Christmas Past. Thomas Stacks, also a ghost tour guide, is the spirit of Christmas Present. “We refer to it as the most famous ghost tour of all time,” Scales said of the play. English teacher Jake Allen, who played the hanged murderer in this year’s “Voices from the Silent City” cemetery tour, plays Young Scrooge, plus Bob Cratchit and Scrooge’s nephew, Fred. Kent Turner, who played Dr. C.F. Ellis in the cemetery tour, is the spirit of Christmas Yet to Come and Marley’s ghost. Rebecca J. Becker, an actress who stars in the ghostly mystery,”Not Really a Door,” at the Crescent, is the narrator and plays the younger
female roles. Marvin Jonason is the technical director of the production. Michelle McDonald is costumer and Kenzie Doss is assistant to Scales, who is also the director. “We hope it will become a tradition for Eureka Springs,” Scales said. “A Christmas Carol” is Friday, Dec. 18; Saturday, Dec. 19, and Sunday, Dec. 20 at Main Stage Creative Community Center, 67 N. Main. The evening performance on Friday starts at 7 p.m. with entertainment, followed by the play at 8 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday evening, the entertainment starts at 6 p.m. with the play at 7 p.m. There is also a matinee at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, with the play at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 adults/$5 children 12 and under. Call 479-253-8060.
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Calendar of Events By Appointment: A Christmas Carol Auditions
Auditions for a staged reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol will be held soon. There will be six performances taking place in mid- to late December. For further information and to book an appointment to audition, email kscales@ix.netcom.com.
By Appointment: ‘The Eight: Reindeer Monologues’ Auditions
Joe Watts is looking to cast two characters for the play “The Eight: Reindeer Monologues,” a wild and wacky comedy with eight reindeer dishing about the real Santa. It is risque and not for children. Watts is hoping to cast Cupid, a male in his 20s or 30s, and Vixen, a female in her 20s or 30s. If you know of anyone that might be right for the role or if you’d like to audition, contact Joe at joeleewatts@att.net or 479-981-2881.
10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the County Clerk’s office, located at 210 W. Church Ave. in Berryville. For more information, call 870-423-2022.
Dec. 9 and 16: Yoga Workshops
Melonlight Dance Studio, located at 121 E. Van Buren in Eureka Springs, will host two yoga workshops in December from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The first, a beginner’s course, will take place Dec. 9. The second, focusing on downdog alignment, will take place Dec. 16. One workshop costs $40; together, they cost $70. For more information or to register, call 720-2785672 or email movemantra@gmail.com.
Dec. 12: Book Signing
Local historians June Westphal and Kate Cooper will be signing copies of their books at the Eureka Springs Historical Museum, on 95 S. Main St., 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 12. Books are available for purchase.
Dec. 13: Story Time with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Now to Dec. 23: Snow Train Village
The largest privately owned Snow Train Village in the United States will be held in Eureka Springs beginning Nov. 15 and ending Dec. 23. The exhibit, which features over 300 buildings and various trains, is open from 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. It will have extended hours Dec. 15 through Dec. 19 and Dec. 22 and 23, when it will be open from 5 to 7 p.m. It is located at the Gaskins Switch Village on 2051 E. Van Buren. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children. For more information, email info@eurekaspringshistoricalmuseum
Now to Dec. 24: Holiday Pie Food Drive
Loaves & Fishes Food Bank will be collecting holiday pies for needy Carroll County families through Dec. 24. Pies must be store-bought and sealed in the package or frozen. Homemade pies cannot be accepted because of health department regulations. Drop off donated pies from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Loaves & Fishes, located at 301 Bunch Springs Road. The food bank is also accepting deer meat donations, which must be processed by a health department-approved facility.
Dec. 9: Carroll County Election Commission Meeting
The Carroll County Election Commission will meet
Santa and Mrs. Claus will read, meet and greet 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 13 at the ECHO Home & More Store on 4004 E. Van Buren in Eureka Springs.
Dec. 14: The Peoples Climate March
Dec. 15: Metafizzies Meeting
The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) will meet Dec. 15 in the reading room of the Christian Science Church at 68 Mountain St. in Eureka Springs to discuss a video on paganism.
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Dec. 16: Retirement Celebration
The Eureka Springs Police Department will host a drop-in retirement reception for Chief Earl Hyatt from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center on 207 W. Van Buren. Hyatt will be celebrating 29 years of service.
Dec. 18: Poetluck
Michele Irwin will read excerpts from her first novel that she is revising at The Writers’ Colony, located on 151 Spring St. in Eureka Springs, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18.
Dec. 18: Marriage Equality Celebration
The Eureka Unitarian Universalist Church, on 17 Elk St., is hosting a celebration following the expected verdict that the ban against marriage equality is unconstitutional 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 18. Bring snacks and drinks for celebration if you can.
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Steve Holst and Ed Hejtmanek will talk about their trip to the Peoples Climate March last month in New York 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on 17 Elk St. in Eureka Springs. Refreshments and childcare are provided.
Dec. 15: Holiday Island Community Church Ladies Fellowship Meeting
Church Ladies Fellowship will have its December meeting 10 a.m. Dec. 15 on 188 Stateline Road. Bring three dozen cookies to share for the annual Christmas cookie exchange. The ladies will sing special Christmas carols and recite the Christmas story.
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to close • Grub & Pub Club 169: The George Brothers, 9 p.m. • Henri’s Just One More, 19 1/2 Spring St., 479-253-5795: Juke Box, 9 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): DJ Karaoke with Kara, 9 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main St., 479253-2525: TBD, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 45 Spring St., 479-363-6444: Toe Jam Duo, 8 p.m. to midnight • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: Karaoke with Tiny, 7:30 p.m. • The Stone House, 89 S. Main St., 479-363-6411: Jerry Yester, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. SATURDAY, DEC. 13 • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: TBD, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Cathouse / Pied Piper: Nathan Kalish Band, 8 p.m. to midnight • Chelsea’s: Rebellion, 9:30 p.m. • Eureka Live: DJ & Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Grub & Pub Club 169: The George Brothers, 9 p.m.
• Henri’s Just One More: Juke Box, 9 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Starseed, 9 p.m. (no cover) • New Delhi Cafe: TBD, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den: Arkansas Bootleg, noon to 4 p.m.; Pieces of Dreams, 8 p.m. to midnight • Rowdy Beaver Tavern: Third Degree, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. SUNDAY, DEC. 14 • Chelsea’s: Chucky Waggs, 7:30 p.m. • Eureka Live: DJ, Dancing and Karaoke, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe: TBD, noon to 4 p.m. • Ozark Mountain Taproom, 140 E. Van Buren, 479-244-6922: Service Industry Sunday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern: Game Day with free pool MONDAY, DEC. 15 • Chelsea’s: Springbilly, 9:30 p.m. TUESDAY, DEC. 16 • Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 9:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17 • Chelsea’s: Jori Costello, 9:30 p.m.
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1:56 p.m. — An officer checked on a woman for her son and found that she had forgotten her cell phone. 4:16 p.m. — An officer issued a citation for cars blocking a business drive. 9:56 p.m. — A female subject was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Dec. 7 12:39 a.m. — A female subject was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct. 2:26 a.m. — A caller said she couldn’t find her husband. An officer located the man and took him back to his hotel room. 11:33 a.m. — A woman was screaming for help downtown. When officers arrived, they took her to the hospital to be treated for injuries and arrested her husband for domestic battery, endangering the welfare of a minor and driving on a suspended license.
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vehicle but notified cities where he would be driving. Dec. 5 7:09 a.m. — Officers contacted the employees of a bank where an alarm went off and found all to be well. 1:27 p.m. — A caller advised that they had a shoplifter on video. 2:18 p.m. — Officers received information from the sheriff’s office about a car involved in a drive-by shooting in Berryville. Dec. 6 1:17 a.m. — A female subject was arrested for driving while intoxicated and driving left of center. 2:02 a.m. — A caller reported people fighting outside but there was no fighting when officers arrived.
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The Natural Way Benign Prostate Hypertrophy
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n ad on television sells a prostate medicine to a group of aging good buddies. They Jim Fain are having a heckuva good time driving to a fly fishing camp. None have to stop on the road at the nearest Texaco station due to a “growing problem, not a going problem” as they use this new prescribed drug. Most men will experience a problem with their prostate from middle age called Benign Prostate Hypertrophy, or BPH. Sometimes with slowly increasing PSA (prostate specific antigen) or quickly increasing levels. Natural products can be of great benefit and without side effect. Early and not fully formed cancer cells are very common in the prostate gland. As is enlargement of the tissue just due to aging. The PSA can very quickly rise with cancer or it can creep slowly up as we get older. Sometimes the slow creep (below 4) is not related to cancer at all but just to the gland getting larger and older. If there is a fast jump then quick action should be taken, seeing your doctor right away as is the case if the value goes higher than 4. Many doctors think the 4 value is too high and act even sooner. The growing problem is called BPH, benign prostatic hypertrophy, or enlargement. When the prostate swells it presses around the urethra and squeezes it. Less urine empties from the bladder and the guy has the urge to go again in a short while. Again, this is a common problem. Saw Palmetto is the most common herbal used to reduce the enlargement caused by aging. It is approved by the German Commission E and is used by German doctors for BPH. According to the Physicians Desk Reference, 500 mg oer day of standardized extract should work. I’ve found higher amounts taken each day are far more satisfactory up to 1200 mg/day. The mineral selenium should be taken by men over 40 on a daily basis and adding Pygeum (100mg/day) or pumpkin seed oil is very helpful. Two other choices are Swedish Flower Pollen and Beta Sitosterol. To lower PSA that is slowly creeping up nothing beats lycopene taken daily.
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Wisecrack Zodiac ARIES: Your guilt squishes you down like a bacon press into a hot pan. Make amends for your wrongheadedness before you start to pop and sizzle in a pool of fat and regret. TAURUS: You want to be a better person, if only it didn’t take so much actual work. Give a cheer if you have the energy, because a shortcut to sainthood will pop up on Friday. Take it and you’ll be someone’s hero of the day. GEMINI: There’s an entire world outside your own head, so quit pacing in your brain’s living room and get some exercise. But take a jacket, it’s chilly out there. CANCER: You feel like a pretty, pretty princess. The universe doesn’t care whether you’re a lumberjack or ballerina, so slap on that tiara, fluff out that ball gown and work it, honey. LEO: Some days open like a budding flower, others snap like a cranky crocodile. Practice those fast reactions and stay on your toes, or you could lose a few. VIRGO: Everything isn’t always about you; sometimes it’s just slightly about you. The only thing that would make staring into your belly button more exciting is if there’s a webcam embedded in it. You may not be the lead actor in the play today but you’ll probably steal the show anyway. LIBRA: Everyone marches to the beat of their own drums, but you skip along to the sound of a mad hornet caught in a soda can. Keep it up, because sometimes rhythm is overrated. SCORPIO: You can look for the beauty in each moment, but you’re likely to end up with a bunch of pimply, irregular minutes in your day. Gloss them over with a great attitude, some pancake makeup and a three-martini lunch. Everything looks better after that. SAGITTARIUS: No one’s asking you to be the best, because they know you too well. Try to keep your body
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parts attached, the car upright and the house in one piece, and you can consider yourself a success. CAPRICORN: It would be easier to let a little light into your life if you didn’t have the shades duct-taped to the wall. Make the tiniest effort toward hope and the universe will be so surprised, it will reward you. AQUARIUS: Shake up your routine and adopt a parrot with Tourette’s Syndrome. Not only will you be a pet
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rescuer, the P.T.O. meetings will never be boring again. PISCES: Rise to the occasion on Wednesday and face the storm front. You’ll find out most storms are just gusts of hot air and short bursts of crocodile tears. This one will pass so fast, Jim Cantore wouldn’t even put on a windbreaker for it. Answers on page 21
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Classifieds
Announcements
Pets
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOW at LUX WEAVING STUDIO with Eleanor Lux and Doug Stowe. 25% off on gem-stone necklaces. Saturday, Dec. 13th, 4p.m.-6p.m., 18 White Street. Eureka Springs. Refreshments. More info? 479-253-9636
FREE SIAMESE KITTEN to good home. Adoption fees paid. Female, medium length hair, blue eyes. Call 479-244-0394.
FLORA ROJA COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTUREproviding affordable healthcare for the whole community. Sliding scale fee. $15-$35 per treatment with an additional $15 paperwork fee on the first visit only. You decide what you can afford to pay! Francesca Garcia Giri, L.Ac, 479-253-4968. 119 Wall Street. HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Eureka West Antique Market, 15677 Hwy. 62W Saturday, Dec. 13, 11a.m.-4p.m. Call 479-239-4020. HUGE SALE! 20%-50% off women's clothing and accessories! Awesome fashions for all ages! Hurry! Quantities limited. ANNIE'S BOUTIQUE, 61 Spring Street, Eureka. PEACHTREE VILLAGE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR!! Come and shop with us at Peachtree Village, 5 Park Drive, Holiday Island. Friday Dec.12th, from 10a.m.-3p.m. We will be hosting a Christmas Bazaar! We are promoting the importance of shopping local. There will be artists and vendors from the area set-up inside of Peachtree. We hope that you can come out and support the local community, while buying beautiful hand-made Christmas gifts for every one on your list!
TIME FOR HOLIDAY RESERVATIONS. Your pet's home away from home. Beavertown Boarding. Climate controlled, indoor/outdoor runs. Small dog suites. Also cat options. On premises owner. Intake and pick-up available 7 days/wk. 479-253-9426
Real Estate for Sale SELLING FOR A SONG. For Sale By Owner. Owners moved out of state. 4BR/2BA, 2 kitchens. On hill above downtown. Set up as a 3BR/1BA PLUS Studio apartment. Big fenced yard. 1 acre lot. Excellent rental property. Only $88,000 on quick sale. 970-404-5199 .
Commercial for Sale
FOR SALE TURN-KEY BUSINESS: Restaurant/Bar. Some financing, WAC. Unlimited opportunity in Eureka. Lots of parking! Call 479-903-0699.
Services Offered AFFORDABLE TREE SERVICE. Trimming and Removals. Good clean-up. 25 years experience. Free estimates. Licensed and Insured. Call 479-981-0181.
Services Offered • ANGEL CARDS • CHARMS • SPIRIT GUIDED • Get a reading, here in Eureka Springs. Call 417-543-4704 or 816-273-3668 for an appt. Gift Certificates Available
To place a classified ad in the CITIZEN, stop by the office, call 479-253-0070, or e-mail us at citizendesk@cox-internet.com
For Rent OFF SEASON RATES now apply. Monthly and weekly rates. Call Harlee Country Inn at 479-253-1056 for more information.
CHIMNEY WORKS - Complete chimney services: sweeps, repairs, relining, and installation. Call Bob Messer. 479-253-2284
STUDIO APARTMENT in Mill Hollow, E.S. W/D, electric or wood heat, water/sewer/trash paid, organic garden space available, excellent well water. Old wagon road walk to downtown. Nonsmoking $475/mo. 1 year lease. Eric, 479-253-6972
FANNING'S TREE SERVICE Bucket Truck 65' reach. Professional trimming, stump grinding topping, removal, chipper. Free estimates. Licensed, Insured. 870-423-6780, 870-423-8305
UNIQUE 1BR APARTMENTS in Eureka Springs. Utilities included. New hardwood floors & paint. Enclosed pet porch/deck. Mountain/forest view, W/D on premises. References required. 479-981-3449
HANDYMAN HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING carpentry, drywall, decks, tile. One call does it all. We do small jobs. Bonded. Serving NWA since 1977. Bob Bowman. 479-640-5353
VICTORIAN QUIET HISTORIC DISTRICT- 2BR, hardwoods, W/D, CH/A, ceiling-fans, D/W, porch&swing, includes trash pickup. $695/mo. 5 months minimum lease. 479-253-9111.
TOM HEARST Professional Painting and Carpentry Painting & Wood Finishing Trim & Repair Carpentry Drywall Repair & Texturing Pressure Washing 479-244-7096 TREE WORK - Skilled tree care: trimming, deadwooding and removals. Conscientious, professional arborist and sawmiller, Bob Messer 479-253-2284
Housemate Wanted FEMALE ROOMMATE NEEDED for unfurnished bedroom with 1/2 bath. In town on Loop. $450/mo. includes utilities and internet. 479-253-1595.
Wanted to Rent WANTED TO RENT, LONG TERM. 3BR/2BA with garage. Eureka West, Beaver or Busch area. References. Please call 707-246-6452.
THE EUREKA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET at Pine Mountain Village. Winter schedule is every Thursday, 9a.m.-noon. (Closed Christmas Day)
ANDY STEWART/OZARK PAINT COMPANY: Specializing in interior painting. Also exterior, decks and pressure washing services available. Call 479-253-3764.
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ASK ME ABOUT FENCING! New fencing and repairs. Call 870-480-3884.
PLANNING YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY, let us do the shopping,preparing and serving, so you can enjoy the party. We can work with any budget. Visit our website chef4youcatering.vpweb.com or call Denise today. 479-244-0887
BIG INDOOR GARAGE sale at Sceneworks, Inc. After 17 years, we have accumulated a lot of stuff!!! Excess inventory (water wheels, sheds), tools (table saw, band saw, nail guns). Tropical decor (thatch, bamboo matting), and various odds & ends. We also have new cedar tables & chairs. Some collectibles, furniture & much more. Come check us out at 504 62 Spur, Berryville, Arkansas. 870-423-4404. December 11-13, 8:00am-5:00pm. Inside & heated!
DAVIS HEAT&AIR. Proudly serving Carroll County for 10 years. Servicing all makes and models. Licensed and Insured. Carrying AmericanStandard. 870-423-8776
THE CLEAN TEAM Housecleaning and Janitorial. Bonded and reliable. Many references. Free estimates. 20 years experience. Call 417-655-0694 or 417-597-5171.
EUREKA SPRINGS DUET MASSAGE. ''A relaxing couples experience.'' We come to you. Deep tissue, Swedish, Medical/Clinical. Aromatherapy included for the month of December. 25years combined experience. Call/text 479-544-4942.
For Rent
COMMERCIAL OR OFFICE SPACE, 3022 E. Van Buren, Suite F, below Amish Collection. For immediate occupancy. Call Rex at 479-981-0081 or Joe at 479-981-0404, 9a.m. to 5p.m.
3BR/1BA, SHORT WALK to downtown and Hart's. Hardwood floors, big yard, quiet street, backs up to forest and wildlife. $585/mo. +Dep. 970-404-5199.
DOWNTOWN: 814 sq.ft., private bath, outside deck; 1125 sq.ft., shared bath, 2 large rooms, 12' ceilings. Call 479-253-6326.
H.I. DUPLEX. Available now. Large 1BR with yard. All appliances and W/D, deck, fireplace, clean, quiet! $460/mo. +deposit. 479-253-1732.
Misc. for Sale
MOVING SALE! Primitives, picture frames, furniture, jewelry, computer desks, and Aero Pilates machine. 479-244-5167. Sat., Dec.12, 8a.m.-3p.m., 4 Pine Oak, E.S.
Help Wanted HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED PART-TIME. Year 'round position. Great pay plus tips. Sundays required. Apply in person: Sugar Ridge Resort, 1216 CR 113, 72631.
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GUITAR LESSONS. Beginners or Intermediate. Players of all ages. Anyone looking to broaden their musical pallet or hone their current skills. Call/text Sam 479-530-2249. LAST RESORT SOLUTIONS for old and new injury affecting nerves, brain, vascular, respiratory, digestive and urinary systems. Pain, Numbness, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Allergic or Inflammatory states. Neurology, Acupuncture, Kinesiology, Clinical Nutrition. Steven Shiver, DC, ND. 479-665-2544 WE MAKE YOUR HOLIDAYS BRIGHT! Handsome Holiday Heroes. Professional Christmas light and decor installation. FREE Quotes. 479-310-0553. www.handsomeholidayheroes.com
HOUSE FOR RENT: 3BR/1.5BA, Avail. Dec.1. Walk to downtown, large yard, 2 car garage, No pets. $900/mo. + last month's rent and security deposit. Call 479-253-5383 or 714-612-0039. LARGE 3BR/2BA, 2 LIVING AREAS. Bonus room, ceiling fans, fireplace, fantastic closets/storage! W/D connections, Large yard(partly fenced), decks. Double attached garage. $985/mo. +deposit. Pets negotiable. Non-smoking. E.S. 1st/last/deposit. 479-244-6490
Commercial for Rent COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE: RESTAURANT. Holiday Island Shopping Center. Call Tom Dees, 479-981-2203 for more information. COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE: RETAIL. Holiday Island Shopping Center. Call Tom Dees, 479-981-2203 for more information.
FIRE WOOD AVAILABLE Seasoned Hardwood split and ready to burn. We deliver. $55/Rick Call Steve 479-981-0840 FRESH CROP CRACKED PECANS John's Pecans 128 Spring St. 479-253-7030 479-253-5147
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December 11, 2014 – Lovely County Citizen – Page HOLIDAY GUITAR SALE 20%-50% Off! Call for your personal appointment or come in Saturdays 11a.m.-6p.m. Stringed Instrument Peddler, 53 N. Main, 479-253-7335, 479-244-9207.
Wanted I BUY AND REMOVE 1972 and older vehicles, running or non-running. Reasonable prices paid. Vintage Vehicles. Call Bill at 479-253-4477.
KINGS RIVER CABIN – Brand new 1,536 sq. ft. cabin on 1.3 acres, 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, native cedar floors, tile kitchen floor, custom pine cabinets. 480 sq. ft. covered porch on front and 480 sq. ft. covered porch on back. Metal roof. On the Kings River close to Trigger Gap. Only 9 miles from Eureka Springs. $199,000 or best offer. Call (479) 981-1177.
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JANITORIAL
Dow Building Services has part-time positions working 2 to 4 hours after 5 p.m. in the Berryville area. Background check will be required. Call 479-770-4949 Mon.-Fri. 10:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M.
Pet of the Week Meet Althea (No. 41) She’s a very pretty, medium-size 15-month-old shorthaired brown tabby who is a little bashful at first, but warms up quickly. She loves peace and quiet and is a really great lap cat and a very personality-plus pettable pet. Althea has her shots and is spayed. She’s 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 Wednesday; phone 253-9188. The shelter has many extra nice cats and dogs who need homes. During December, all cats of any age and all adult dogs are adoptable for just $25. Adopt a pet and save a life. Thank you for caring.
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Maxine L. (Granny) DeClue July 20, 1923 – Dec. 4, 2014
Maxine L. (Granny) DeClue, a resident of Oak Grove, was born on July 20, 1923, in Oasis, Mo., a daughter of O.C. and Bertha White. She departed this life Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 in her home with her family by her side. Maxine was a devoted Christian and attended church when she was able. She loved to shop, talk on the phone and visit with anyone. She dearly loved her family and friends. She is survived by two daughters, Char (Nance) Blazer and husband John of Oak Grove and Lanetta (Nance) Matthews and husband Jim of Berryville; one sister, Alta (White) Plott of Blue Eye, Mo.; 14 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many other family members and friends. On May 17, 1980, Maxine was united in marriage to Elmer Amos (Cherokee) DeClue, who precedes her in death. She is also preceded in death by one son, Marty Nance; one daughter, Rita Kay (Nance) Davis; six infant children who died at birth; her parents, O.C. and Bertha White; one brother; and seven sisters.
Transition Nina Mae Howes, a resident of Holiday Island, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Dec. 6, 2014. Nina was born in Frankfort, Kan., on June 27, 1932 to Elmer and Inez Smith. Nina is survived by her husband of 63 years, William D. Howes of the home; two sons, Donald G. and wife Jan of Holiday Island, Richard L. and wife Cheryl of Lake Lotawana, Mo., and daughter Anita L. Fuller of Independence, Mo.; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Doris Marie Torkelson of Holton, Kan. and Phyllis Helen Holmes of Shawnee Mission, Kan.; and many wonderful friends in Independence, Mo., where the family resided for many years. Nina was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Duane Walter Smith. Funeral service will be Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014 at the Nelson’s Chapel of the Springs with
Visitation was held Monday, Dec. 8, at the Charles M. Nelson Memorial Chapel in Berryville. Funeral Service was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Charles M. Nelson Memorial Chapel with Pastor Freddie Blevins officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Hale Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be made to the Maxine DeClue Memorial Account, c/o First National Bank of North Arkansas, P.O. Box 367, Berryville, Arkansas 72616. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.nelsonfuneral.com.
Nina Mae Howes
June 27, 1932 – Dec. 6, 2014
Chaplin John Pate officiating. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, AR 72762. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.nelsonfuneral.com.
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Restaurant Guide YOUR GUIDE TO THE EATING OUT IN EUREKA SPRINGS AND THE REST OF LOVELY COUNTY FINE DINING RESTAURANT & LOUNGE EXTENSIVE WINE LIST FULL BAR
FEATURING Chef David Gilderson THURSDAYS LOCALS NIGHT $14.95 $16.95 Specials
LunchServing 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thurs., Fri. & Sat. Dinner Nightly Dinner Nightly p.m. pm Seating from 5:005-9 – 9:00 37 N. Main • 479-253-6756 • RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED
*New Sunday Brunch Menu
Once again VOTED “BEST IN EUREKA”
*Breakfast Extended to 1pm *Lunch 11am - 3pm Award Winning Coffee and Dessert
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OUR 23rd YEAR In Eureka Springs Open 5 - 9pm Daily • FREE Parking 26 White St. on the Upper Historic Loop
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Saturday at the Eureka Springs Downtown Network’s “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree” in Basin Park. They will appear again from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday afternoon, Dec. 13, in Basin Park, and are also selling cocoa and cookies as a fundraiser from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. On Dec. 19, the Interact students will again don their costumes and march in the Christmas Parade of Lights. For the trading card photos, Corinna Campbell-Green portrayed the Snow Queen and Kyla Boardman was the ice princess. Naomi Floyd is a Snow Angel, Dalton Kesner is Jack Frost and Toby Bloch is a toy soldier. Jordon Henley and Emma Rorick are English flower girls, Simon Larson is the town crier and D.J. Rassinier a train conductor. Sara Bloch is a Salvation Army bell ringer, Rachel Adams is Mary and Sarah Vaughan is Santa Lucia. Kratzer portrays Mrs. Claus. Children who want to make sure Santa is not planning to leave coal in their stockings will want to track down Mikkel and Mikko. Portrayed by Wyatt Pavelsek and Heidi Kirk, Mikkel and Mikko are elves in charge of Santa’s naughty and nice lists.
Myrtie Mae’
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Photo by Jennifer Jackson
Michelle McDonald trims Father Christmas’ beard. Jason Gall donned the furtrimmed costume for the trading card photo shoot.
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Photos by Chip Ford
The Eureka Springs Preservation Society hosted the 32nd Annual Eureka Springs Christmas Tour of Homes on Saturday. The event kicked off in the late afternoon and transgressed into evening – with many properties lighting their grounds via candlelight. The doors of 10 homes were swung open this year, giving the general public a glimpse of a Victorian era years past.
Citizen reporter Jennifer Jackson and husband Keith stand on the porch of the Rosalie house.
Penny Pemberton and her partner, Angela Miller, pose at the bottom of a staircase amid their heavily Christmas-themed home on Ridgeway.
Michelle McDonald leads the Deck the Halls traveling caroling group in song as they work their way through the tour.
John Wiley plays the organ for the crowd as visitors meander through St. James Episcopal Church.
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Advertising SELLS your Property.
We Change “FOR SALES” to “SOLDS” CALL AL HOOKS - 479-363-6290
Two homes for the price of 1! Historic home offers two bed/2.5 baths, bonus room, screened back porch, fenced yard. Guest cottage has efficient kitchen, bath, open space for living or artist studio. Huge 2 car garage & additional off-street parking…only a short walk to town center.
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Meticulously constructed & maintained home with attention to detail and quality. This totally custom home offers amenities galore! Spectacular mountain & valley views are offered from your private decks or soaring living room windows. Gourmet kitchen, beautiful balconied library, fantastic work shop and studio, 3.5 car garage, 3.3 private acres and much much more. Call me for a private showing.
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Great commercial space in the center of town. Located in a area of established businesses and highest foot traffic. Presently operating as Delphia Dreams, retail outlets only no F & B. Condo regime fees include water/sewer/ common area & exterior building maintenance. FANTASTIC LOCATION!
Fabulously restored 8,528 sq ft historic 2 story landmark building w/ basement. Shop on main floor & balconied living quarters upstairs both hosting approx. 3000 sq. ft. each. Located in historic downtown on Main St. flanked by parking on 3 sides. This rare totally restored piece of history has amenities galore.
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Own a piece of history! Built in 1888 Penn Castle is like no other! With period stained glass & Italian tile, this home features a double parlor with pocket doors, formal dining room, 2nd floor bedroom suite w/ sitting room, fireplace, study. 3rd floor features a bedroom & bonus room. Level yard and lots of details throughout!
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Beautifully restored bar & restaurant in downtown Eureka Springs features a natural spring. Updated electric, new doors & windows, new light fixtures, walk-in freezers, freezers, refrig, fryer, oven, flat top grill w/griddle, new hood, 16 built in beer taps, 2 POS units, cloud base cameras, dumbwaiter, 3 new bathrooms, new deck in back. 2 Story with indoor & outdoor seating. Great location with high foot traffic. Reduced!
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Totally open floor plan awaits your personal touch. Main level has kitchen, bath & wood burning stove. Upper level currently sleeping areas. Skylight, stained concrete floors, radiant heat are just a few of the amenities. Detached well house w/concrete slab can be enclosed for a garage. This & more on 8 (+/-) acres. Must see!
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Featured Property This 1874 house has seen several changes and additions until it’s present condition as the home of one of Eureka’s finest dining restaurant & lodging establishment “Rogue’s Manor”. Located right on Spring St. this establishment features 4 main dining areas, a bar, 2 kitchens, 3 nitely rental units, manager quarters, 2 separate outdoor areas, windowed views of Hardy Springs, beautiful structural details throughout! Now is your chance to own a historic building with an extensive history AND one of the most successful businesses in Eureka!
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