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but they agreed to keep a look out for her the rest of the night. Dec. 17 12:39 p.m. — An officer responded to a residential burglary and found it to be a false alarm. Dec. 18 6:29 a.m. — A caller reported his vehicle stolen, but it turned out that his family member had just borrowed it. 9:00 a.m. — An officer filed a report on property damage. 9:44 a.m. — An officer assisted a motorist. 11:05 a.m. — A caller reported a dead squirrel placed on his porch. An officer responded and found no need for a report at the time. 11:40 a.m. — An officer delivered a message for the Springdale Police Department. 11:56 a.m. — An officer filed a report on a broken window. Dec. 19 9:37 a.m. — A caller reported her neighbor’s dog in her yard and said it was a common occurrence. Officers spoke with both parties and the neighbor agreed to keep the dog tied up while outside. 1:45 p.m. — A caller reported a man sitting in his car holding a gun pointed in the air, but officers discovered her had only a screwdriver. 10:02 p.m. — A traffic stop resulted in an arrest for driving while intoxicated. Dec. 20 12:34 a.m. — A male subject was See Dispatch, page 21
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ESFD responds to fire at Quality Inn By Alana Cook
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At about 7 p.m. last Wednesday, Eureka Springs firefighters responded to a call at the Quality Inn at 196 E. Van Buren St. for a dryer fire. Justin Stoppel, who was working as the evening shift clerk said that he noticed the door between the desk area and the laundry room was moving and rattling as if someone were in the laundry room, according to
ESFD spokesperson Randy Ates. When he opened the door, he saw a red glow inside the industrial-sized dryer and then noticed it was on fire. He tried to extinguish the fire with a portable fire extinguisher. Firefighters arrived on the scene and found the dryer still burning inside. They used a hose from the fire engine to dowse the fire. “The first arriving fire crew was hampered by a personnel shortage as part of the responding crew was diverted en route
to a multiple shooting near Holiday Island,” Ates said in a press release. “As the remaining crew members began checking for hidden fire in and around the dryer, two more staff members were pulled from the scene to assist on the shooting call.” Ates said there was no damage to the hotel and the room where the fire occurred “received minor smoke and water damage.” “The fire department commends Justin
Stoppel for his quick thinking in using the fire extinguisher on the blaze,” Ates said. “This is the third hotel in the last year to be saved from harm thanks to the quick response of a staff member with a fire extinguisher.” The fire is under investigation by Fire Marshal Jimmy Kelley. He hopes to be able to wrap the case up when he comes back to work from sick leave next week, according to Ates.
Shooting leaves two hospitalized Two people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds after an apparent domestic incident Wednesday night on Carroll County Road 228 north of Holiday Island. Carroll County Sheriff Bob Grudek said Thursday morning that his office is
investigating the incident, which he said “appears to be a domestic.” “We have to conduct a few more interviews, and then we’ll give the information to the prosecutor and see if he wants to file charges,” Grudek said.
Arkansas Supreme Court delays same-sex marriage ruling – for now By Alana Cook
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In a rare occurrence, the Arkansas Supreme Court did not reach a decision last Thursday on whether Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza was right to strike down the ban on same-sex marriages as unconstitutional. Putting off a decision until next year could have far-reaching consequences for same-sex couples wishing to marry in the state. The wait could prolong the fight and change the dynamics of the case and would likely mean at least one new judge would take part in the ruling. Some Republican lawmakers are already expected to push for a constitutional amendment that would allow the recall of judges, according to state and national media reports.
Late last month, U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker ruled that the 2004 constitutional amendment and earlier state law defining marriage as one man and one woman was unconstitutional. Time is running out for Attorney General Dustin McDaniel to appeal the ruling. An Arkansas Supreme Court ruling would trump federal court action. But, when Baker struck down the ban, she suspended her decision while the state weighed whether to appeal to the Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Last summer, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, during the March for Marriage in Washington, took aim directly at the U.S. Supreme Court, which has avoided most cases involving same-sex marriage by deciding on technicalities, See Marriage, page 17
Grudek confirmed that a third person also was shot. A news release from Eureka Springs Fire and Emergency Medical Services said “two trauma patients were transported by EMS to Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville. A third patient
declined assistance.” The incident apparently occurred shortly after 7 p.m. Wednesday. Grudek said he could not release any further details because the investigation is ongoing.
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CAPC approves 2015 budget By Alana Cook
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The Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotions Commission passed the 2015 budget during its Dec. 17 meeting. CAPC Executive Director Mike Maloney said the CAPC will proceed with a planned 3 percent increase in income for 2015. “In 2014, we were budgeted at $1,248,000 and for 2015, we are projecting to be at $1,289,000 based on the fact that the marketing plan will be sound enough to propel more visitation on its own,” he said. Maloney said a cancellation in Branson airport advertising was agreed on so that
money could go into other venues within the Branson market. “We have yet to determine what the media will be,” he said. Joe David Rice and members of the Arkansas Department of Parks and & Tourism staff were on hand to explain the 2015 Parks & Tourism cooperative advertising program to local business owners. As reported in the Nov. 26 issue of the Citizen, Maloney said that in 2015, CAPC will use the cooperative resources that the state provides to advertise side-by-side with the state in publications in larger markets such as Dallas and Memphis. “We will have a bigger presence in St. Louis and Kansas City,” he said.
Maloney said the state has increased its tourism budget to $16 million this year and, as part of its cooperative program, has “opened up some publications so we can advertise with them. “When the state runs ads, we can be right next to it to emphasize Eureka Springs.” Maloney said CAPC will have a broader reach in major publications such as D Magazine in the Dallas-Forth Worth metro area, which he says reaches more than 850,000 readers. “We are projecting 27 publications, of which nine are new magazines such as St. Louis Magazine, Kansas City Magazine and Southern Living,” he said.
Game and Fish commissioners ban bringing firewood into wildlife management areas By Alana Cook
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During the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s monthly meeting on Dec. 18 in Little Rock, commissioners permanently adopted a ban on importing firewood into the state’s wildlife management areas. During the September meeting, the commission had approved an emergency ban on firewood. The ban will apply to all WMAs statewide, including those in Carroll County. District forester Keith Cook told the Citizen that he was unsure if that ban applies to areas governed by the Army Corps of Engineers. The Corps did not return calls from the Citizen by press time. Last week’s permanent ban is the result of attempts to prevent the spread of an exotic
insect known as the emerald ash borer. The insects feed on all of Arkansas’s ash species. The permanent ban includes people camping on the AGFC-owned WMAs. According to Cook, the insect has been discovered in the six southwest Arkansas counties of Clark, Columbia, Dallas, Hot Spring, Nevada and Ouachita. The insect was first discovered in Michigan in 2002 and has since killed tens of millions of trees. “As long as you get wood in areas where you will be camping then it’s not a problem,” Cook said. “It’s a problem when people bring wood in from South Arkansas where it’s been found.” The adult emerald ash borer is a metallic green insect about one-half inch long
and one-eighth inch wide making it hard to detect in the wild. The female beetles lay eggs on the bark of ash trees. The eggs hatch and the larvae bore into the bark to the fluid-conducting vessels underneath. The larvae feed and develop, cutting off the flow of nutrients and eventually killing the tree. The emerald ash borer attacks and kills North American species of true ash, and tree death occurs three to five years after initial infestation, Cook said. “We wanted to focus on people camping on WMAs not to bring firewood in areas,” Cook said. “It’s the easiest way for infestation because the insects get into the wood so when it’s stacked next to a campfire, it gets out into trees in the area. We are trying to isolate it.”
Quorum Court approves 2015 county budget By Scott Loftis
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The Carroll County Quorum Court unanimously approved the county’s 2015 budget on Friday. The budget projects 2015 total revenues of $12.9 million and total expendi-
tures of $10.8 million. The budget includes raises of 50 cents an hour for county employees. Outgoing Justice of the Peace Ron Flake, who was attending his last Quorum Court meeting, urged the remaining JPs to develop a system for awarding merit raises to de-
serving county employees. “We need to do something to improve our personnel system to give raises where they’re needed,” Flake said. “We need to find a way to pacify the employees so we can give longevity raises, not just across See Budget, page 17
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Eureka Thyme will close on Jan. 1 after 10 years of featuring works by local artists.
Eureka Thyme set to close By Alana Cook
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The owner of Eureka Thyme, Marsha Havens, has announced that the gallery will be closing Jan. 1 because of health issues. The gallery, which has been a fixture of the Eureka art scene for 10 years, features works from local artists. To help raise funds for Havens’ recovery, several Eureka artists are hosting a sale at the gallery this Friday and Saturday. Purchasing art from the fundraiser will help support both Havens and local artists, many of whom will be on hand to visit
with customers during the sale. Though Havens was unavailable for comment, she issued the following statement in a press release: “This venture has become too much for me to continue and I am letting it go. I don’t know what the future may bring, perhaps the artists will form a co-op and keep our beautiful gallery open. Or, perhaps it is simply the movement to another chapter for all of us. But whatever the case, I appreciate all the patrons and friends from the past 10 years. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a most Happy New Year.”
NPR to broadcast encore presentations of the WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour Lovely County Citizen For the next two weekends, National Public Radio affiliates and the Armed Forces Radio Network will present encore broadcasts of the two WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour shows taped here in Eureka Springs during the 66th Annual Ozark Folk Festival. The shows featured Ozark musicians and national headliners performing in the historic Eureka Springs Auditorium as part of the longest-running annual folk festival in America, according to a press release from the City Advertising and Promotions Commission. WoodSongs host Michael Johnathon was joined by Allison Williams, Clancey Fergu-
son, Mountain Sprout, the Ozark Alliance, David Kimbrough III, Leroy Troy & the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band, Fiddlin’ Banjo Billy Mathews, the Clark Family Trio featuring Bill Nesbitt and Michael Martin Murphey. WoodSongs airs 2 p.m. every Saturday on KUAF 88.9 FM in Fayetteville and at 8 p.m. every Thursday on KUAR in Little Rock. Visit the WoodSongs website at www.woodsongs.com for more information. High-definition copies of episodes 737 and 738, which were broadcast in Eureka, are available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=GeKxeC_Nhmc and https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=vcx15wSeqdI
Lovely County Citizen Arkansas post offices will be open Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31. Most post offices will shorten retail lobby hours and close early on these dates. Regular mail delivery will be unaffected by the change. Revised hours are posted at each post office. Signage providing information on the nearest alternate access location where postal products and services can be obtained will be posted at locations closing early on these dates. Customers can also find information on their post office’s operating hours by visiting www.usps.com under “Find USPS Locations”. The U.S. Postal Service is asking commercial customers to check with their business mail entry units for specific information regarding holiday
hours of operation. Blue collection boxes with final collection times before 12 p.m. will not be affected by these changes. However, collection boxes with final collection times scheduled after that may be collected early. Therefore, mail should be deposited into these mailboxes by 12 p.m. for early pickup on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. Customers requiring postal services later on those days are encouraged to contact their local Post Office. Customers also may call 1.800.ASK.USPS for additional information. Post Offices in Arkansas will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Only Priority Mail Express will be delivered on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. All post offices will be open and regular mail delivery will resume Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.
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Warm paws for Christmas: Shelter seeks funds for paving
By Jennifer Jackson
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As manager of the Good Shepherd Humane Society shelter, Janice Durbin has many items on her wish list. They include a quarantine facility for the shelter, funding for the spay and neuter clinic, and money to buy milk for bottle babies and medicine for special needs animals. But, she would especially like to get the seven outdoor kennels paved this Christmas. “The ones in the back are just dirt,” she said. The kennels are used for dogs during the day. The cost of paving is at least $5,000 for concrete, Durbin said. Shelter volunteers would supply the labor, but the money for materials needs to be donated. “If I could only get part of it, I could get started,” she said. Other stocking stuffers the shelter could use includes: dog and cat treats, canned pup-
py food, canned kitten food, laundry detergent, paper towels, clay cat litter, and 13- and 55-gallon plastic trash cans and bags. They also need 8 by 10 heavy-duty, chain-link dog pens. Volunteers are always needed at the shelter and at Good Shepherd’s Doggie Thrift Stores in Eureka Springs and Berryville. The thrift stores’ wish list includes: a cash register, credit card machine, surveillance system, display cases, mannequins, jewelry display racks and metal conduit for making clothing racks. Donations for the kennel paving fund should be marked “Outdoor Kennel Paving” and sent to Good Shepherd Humane Society, P.O. Box 285, Eureka Springs, AR 72632. Other gifts can be taken to the shelter, 6486 Highway 62 E., Eureka Springs, Ark. (479-253-9188). For more information, call 479-253-9188 or go to goodshepherd-hs.org.
Being a Good Shepherd By Jennifer Jackson
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Founded in 1974, Good Shepherd Humane Society is supported by donations, adoption fees, memberships, fund-raising events and the Good Shepherd Doggie Thrift Stores in Eureka Springs and Berryville. The mission of GSHS is to care for the stray, abandoned and unwanted dogs and cats of Carroll County, placing as many as possible into loving homes. Part of nok-
illnetworkorg, the Society also promotes responsible pet ownership and humane treatment for all animals, and helps reduce pet-overpopulation by promoting and providing low-cost spay and neuter programs. Annual memberships are $20 per individual, $40 per family, $100 for businesses, and $500 for lifetime. Memberships for youth under 16 are $5 and youth under 16 cannot vote. To join GSHS or donate online, go to goodshepherd-hs.org.
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From The Editor
By Alana Cook
Honoring Laura: Court reform, not elitism, needed for Carroll County
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aura Aceves’ three children won’t be celebrating Christmas with their mother — again. Instead, Aceves’ mother, Laura Ponce, who has been caring for her grandchildren since her daughter’s murder on New Year’s Eve 2012, continues to fight for reform of the Carroll County judicial system. Over the past three weeks, there have been three reported domestic incidents in Eureka Springs. One case involved a double shooting, and the other involved a man who was arrested for domestic battery. Alcohol, lack of money for gifts and a parent’s desire to see his or her child after separation or divorce make Christmas the worst time of year for those struggling to get out of violent relationships. Aceves’ killer begged to see his son several times before she was murdered. She penned a goodbye letter to him right before her death and said she was limiting contact with their son. It turned out to be the last letter she wrote. Carroll County District Judge Kent Crow should have thought about that before he touted the virtues of appointing judges instead of electing them. “If re-election is not a concern, judges are more likely to do what is correct legally and what is required from the standpoint of fairness,” Crow said in last week’s Eureka Springs Independent. But it was Crowe, Ponce says, who rented an apartment on the Berryville Square to her daughter. And, it was Crow who — after Acuna-Sanchez went on one of his tirades — put Aceves on the street and at risk for repeated violence. Pregnant, with two kids, no money, and nowhere to turn, Aceves went back to her abuser. Clearly, Crow has forgotten that. The Carroll County court system failed
Aceves. Crowe’s support for a judicial system based on the Missouri plan, which has been criticized by legal scholars and journalists as promoting “elitist” agendas and hindering diversity because judicial selection occurs behind closed doors, shows a clear misunderstanding of the problem. The problem in Carroll County goes deeper than politics. If a city like Eureka is to be truly as diverse as it claims, then the woman who begged me for help in a local café needs to feel safe enough to emerge from the shadows and get help. Carroll County and the state of Arkansas should look to Maryland for good examples of how to reform its legal system. Maryland instituted a statewide program that educates not only police officers, but judges, on how to handle victims and suspects of violent crimes. To prevent recidivism, many courts have a program to get minors back on the right track after their first offense. As a result, judges have a better understanding on how to handle cases, police make far less mistakes at the onset of investigations, and the number of domestic violence cases continues to decrease. Appointing judges who hold on to old ideals and expecting different results is self-defeating. It’s time for the “good ‘ol boy” system of the South to die a cold, hard death, and go the way of slavery. With a new mayor, soon-to-be appointed police and fire chiefs in Eureka, and a new sheriff in Carroll County coming on the scene in January, many have expressed hope that change will finally stick. Maybe with a little peace on earth and good will toward men and women, cooperation and open minds, it can. ••• Alana Cook is the associate editor of the Lovely County Citizen.
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Citizen of the Week Eureka Thyme’s Marsha Havens is our Citizen of the Week Havens, who has owned and operated the Eureka Thyme art gallery for 10 years, has announced that she is closing the doors to the gallery Jan. 1 because of health issues. Havens is active in helping local artists and often lends a hand to local causes. Over the last several years, Havens has been working hard to keep Eureka’s First Church of Christ Scientist historic building open. She has been active in promoting the arts with the Eureka Springs Downtown Network and the Chamber of Commerce and is known around town for her positive attitude and love for art. “When something makes me smile, when something brings grace to my existence, this is art,” Havens said in a recent interview with the Citizen. “Joy is what it’s all about. To express peace and harmony is the meaning of life.”
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Sounding off on Republican policies Denise Pepmiller
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Build a good nest for my new baby.
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Taking good care of my new baby.
To lose weight, exercise more and help my children spiritually.
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Robin Makidon Dan Kees “Birdie”
Be more fit.
“Dan the Man” To fix my slice.
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EDITOR: You published a letter in your Dec. 18 edition that was a remarkable, pseudo-intellectual attempt to define bigotry, while at the same time was a prime example of bigotry. It is not much of a logical argument to quote Wikipedia or attempt to explore the word’s origins. This waste of ink and space covers up a bigoted attack on those who point out the inhumaneness of Republican policies. “Wild claims ... nutty accusations ... assumed credibility ... mindlessly printing such obviously politically bigoted baloney .. .corrosive effects the bigoted media ... discern between [among] political fact, fiction and bigotry ...” These unproven slams are an example of the writer’s own bigotry hidden behind a lot of irrelevant gibberish. Also, race, religion and gender are not bigotry as he implies. One’s race simply is. As is, gender. Religion is, hopefully, a free choice not a knee-jerking, forced requirement. He can’t even write a correct English sentence without showing his own bigotry. The “wild claims” against the Republicans are not “wild” at all. I wish they were. The Republicans are proud of their nutty policies and think the poor are just lazy awaiting their free government handout for food stamps to buy steaks and beer. Stop watching FOX’s
bigotry. Listen to Rachel Maddow and others on MSNBC. Read Mother Jones and The Nation. Open your fearful mind. Do unto others what you would have done to you. Check your facts and stop attacking anyone who opposes growing fascism. Ask your heart why you seem to like discrimination and bigotry. T.A. Laughlin
Grassy Knob VFD thanks elected officials EDITOR: Grassy Knob Volunteer Fire Department extends our appreciation to the elected officials who took the time and interest to meet and greet our residents on December 13 at the Community Center. We extend a big thank you to County Judge Sam Barr, County District Court Judge Scott Jackson, Sheriff-elect Randy Mayfield, District 2 Justice of the Peace Chuck Olson and Circuit Clerk Ramona Wilson. Your participation and presence is appreciated by our residents and those of our neighbors with Inspiration Point Fire Department. Taking the time to meet our residents and discuss important issues and allowing us to learn about your goals for upcoming office terms is an indication of your commitment to not only your individual elected offices, but to those you serve. Grassy Knob Volunteer Fire Department
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Loyalty on the Frontier:
Marker Sought for Skirmish at Skelton Farm By Jennifer Jackson JJackson.Citizen@gmail.com
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If the money is raised, a sign commemorating the 1st Arkansas Calvary will be placed on the site of the Skirmish at Skelton Farm, just west of the one-lane bridge on Highway 187 at Elk Ranch.
Remembering the 1st Arkansas Cavalry The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission has prepared the following text for the historical marker proposed for the site of the Skirmish at Skelton Farm: 1st Arkansas Cavalry (U.S.) The 1st Arkansas Cavalry (U.S.), comprised mainly of Unionist refugees, mustered into service in July, 1862. The regiment fought at Prairie Grove in 1862 and Fayetteville in 1863, but its main duty was fighting the bushwhackers and irreg-
ular Confederate cavalry that roamed the Ozarks, including Carroll County. One action took place at the Skelton Farm near here, where Company F fought a guerrilla band, killing two and wounding four. The 1st Arkansas Cavalry (U.S.) served until August 1865, losing 110 men in combat and 235 to disease from its 1,765 soldiers. Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council
In the winter of 1863, a band of Confederate bushwhackers was reported robbing residents along the Missouri border. Pursued by the Union’s 1st Arkansas Cavalry, the bushwhackers crossed the White River at the mouth of Leatherwood Creek and took shelter for the night on William Skelton’s farm. Arriving at the ford, the U.S. cavalry captain decided that the river, which was rising, was unsafe to cross. So he detailed three men who were raised in the area — Private Samuel Gaskins, Private James Hobbs and 1st Lt. John Williams — to swim their horses across and follow the bushwhackers’ trail. Bruce Wright, who lives near Beaver, thinks The Skirmish at Skelton Farm, as it came to be known, should not be forgotten. So last spring, he applied to the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission for a historic marker commemorating the 1st Arkansas Calvary’s action at Skelton Farm. The application was approved in June, along with a matching grant of $1,110. “I want to get more recognition for what happened in our area,” Wright said. An account was set up at Community First Bank for donations to quality for the grant, but as of last month, only $300 had been received. If matching funds are not raised, the grant will expire at the end of 2015, according to Mark Christ, community outreach director of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. The focus of the marker is the First Arkansas Calvary, Christ said.
The skirmish After crossing the river, the three cavalry men tracked the bushwhackers to William Skelton’s farm, where they were eating dinner. Despite being outnumbered 10 to one, the three men decided to take the bushwhackers by surprise and attack, which according to historic accounts, they did in splendid style. One account, presented in A. H. Foote’s “History of Carroll County,” continues: “With a pistol in each hand, firing as they came, they completely surprised Railey and his men, who jumped out of the windows and took to the brush, bare-headed and unarmed.” “It was quite a shoot-out,” said historian June Westphal, noting that the bushwhackers assumed they were surrounded. Two of the bushwhackers were killed. Their captain, Dunaway Railey, and four of his men were wounded. The next morning, the 1st Arkansas Cavalry pursued Railey and his men. Calvin Dunaway, a southern sympathizer who was considered a notorious outlaw, was caught, possibly hiding in Skelton’s barn. According to the report, Dunaway was shot 18 times before he died. He was buried on the Skelton property. The two houses in which the bushwhackers took shelter burned down around 1880, but the log house which William Skelton built in his private graveyard still stands. If the matching funds are raised, a sesquicentennial marker will be erected in front of the log house, near the one-lane bridge over the Elk Ranch branch of Leatherwood Creek. According to long-time residents, the area was also the site of the Old Soldiers’ Reunion Ground. On his application for the marker, Wright cites records of the skirmish in The Goodspeed History of Northwest Arkansas, Wendell Beall’s Wildwood Skirmishes: The First Federal Arkansas Cavalry, and Albert Bishop’s Loyalty on the Frontier. Donations to the matching fund can be sent to Community First Bank, 107 W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR 72632. Mark the envelope that the donation is for the 1st Arkansas Cavalry Sesquicentennial Civil War Marker.
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Eureka Springs Christmas Parade
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The annual Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce Holiday Lights Parade was held Friday evening, after being rescheduled from the original date of Dec. 5. The parade rolled off on time amid the steady drizzle and cold temperatures. This year the parade had three divisions to compete in: floats (won by Krewe of Krazo) bands (won by Eureka Springs School Band) and “other” (won by I Love Eureka Springs/Sparky).
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The Krewe of Krazo was the first-place winner for the best float in this year’s Christmas Parade of Lights. The Eureka Springs Preservation Society won second place in the best float category and and the Crescent/Basin Park Hotel won third. The Eureka Springs school band won first place in the bands category and the Eureka Springs All-Star Kazoo & Freeform Marching Band won second place. I Love Eureka Springs/Sparky won first place in the “other” category and the Eureka Springs Lions Club won second place. Grassy Knob Fire Department won third. The grand marshal of the Christmas Parade, Miss Arkansas Ashton Campbell of neighboring Hindsville, arrived in Eu-
reka early Friday to visit with elementary school students. Afterward, she signed autographs at Arvest Bank. Campbell’s grandmother Katherine Cooper drove in from Hindsville to watch the Christmas parade. “We enjoyed the parade and so did her little brother,” Cooper said. “He loved the candy and she always looks good.” Cooper said they try to attend every in which Campbell participates and she collects all of Campbell’s photos for a family scrapbook. “We were there from the time she started,” Cooper said. “We have been to most of the pageants she won and was there when she was crowned Miss Arkansas Teen and Miss Arkansas and we went to see her at this year’s Miss America pageant in Atlantic City.”
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Elementary School Christmas Program
Photos by Chip Ford
The annual Eureka Springs Elementary School Christmas Program was held at The Aud on Thursday evening. Hundreds of parents, friends, family and school faculty gathered to watch students from Pre-K through fourth grade take their turn in the spotlight. The kids sang classic and modern holiday-themed songs, all remastered by music teacher extraordinaire Mr. Burk – this being his 15th year doing so. The program is themed each year and this year’s theme was “hillbilly.”
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The top third of the St. James’ House chimney, made of soft brick, needs to be replaced.
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Santa hasn’t come down the chimney of the house on the upper historic loop for decades. But it’s not because the residents have been naughty. The chimney, made of soft brick, has crumbled over the years, and is unsafe to use. But next year, the owners hope to have the chimney repaired and ready for old St. Nick’s visit. The chimney is on the front of St. James’ House, which is owned by St. James’ Episcopal Church. Church members have already raised matching funds and plan to apply for a grant from the Arkansas History Commission to restore the chimney to working order, according to Jane Accord, junior sexton. “In order to do that, we’re probably going to have to take the chimney down to get into the interior,” Accord said. The restoration will cost in the $5,000 to $6,000 range, Accord said, which is a sizable amount for the congregation. That includes replacing the top third of the chimney, which was built of soft brick that crumbles when exposed to water. The
church plans to restore the chimney using stronger brick, but also wants any restoration work to be historically correct. “We are very serious about keeping everything as it was,” Accord said. Both the church building and the house, now used for the church office and classrooms, are in the state historical registry. According to church history, the church building was formerly a schoolhouse, Cromer School, which the congregation was presented in 1889, the year the red brick schoolhouse was built. Part of the church was rebuilt after a fire in 1962, which also destroyed the church organ, one of the oldest in Arkansas, along with the rood screen and most of the furnishings. The house next door was used as the rectory, Accord said. It was donated to the church by the Lane family. Known as Lane House, it was used in the 1990s for an after-school program for youth. It is now known as St. James House, and houses the church office and classrooms. Painting the church and the house are also at the top of congregation’s to-do list, Accord said.
The fireplace surround, covered up for many years, was discovered 10 years ago when the house was being restored.
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Calendar of Events Dec. 25: Christmas Dinner
Christmas dinner will be served at the ECHO dining room, located at E. Van Buren and Rockhouse Road, from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. Christmas day. Flint Street Fellowship is providing the dinner, which is open to everyone at no charge. Call 479-981-2379 if you would like to volunteer to help.
Dec. 28: End of the Year Party
The Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, located at 17 Elk. St., will host an end of the year party 2 p.m. Dec. 28. Bring a snack and beverage and join in the holiday cheer.
Dec. 29 - 31: Holiday Hoops Tournament
Dec. 31: Universal Worship Service
The Eureka Unitarian Universalist Church, at 17 Elk St. will host a universal worship service 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve. The universal worship honors all of the world’s religious traditions through prayer, song, dance and scripture reading. For more information, contact Rebecca Babbs at 479-253-8303 or babbsrebecca@gmail. com.
Jan. 1: Mayor Berry Swearing In
Eureka Springs Mayor-Elect Robert “Butch” Berry will be sworn in at 11 a.m. Jan. 1 on the courthouse steps. If it is too cold, the event will take place in the mayor’s office.
The Cornerstone Bank Holiday Hoops Tournament will take place from Dec. 29 to Dec. 31. in Bobcat Arena, at 902 W. Trimble Ave. MonJan. 3: Laura Sanchez day and Tuesday’s eight-game schedule will begin 10:30 a.m. in the and Family Benefit arena, with Wednesday’s games split between Bobcat Gym and Bobcat There will be a benefit for Laura Sanchez and her famArena to ensure early completion on New Year’s Eve. The girls chamily Jan. 3 at Grub & Pub N at 169 E. Van Buren. Ozark pionship will begin at 1:40 p.m. in the arena and will be followed by the Thunder will be playing and there will be a silent auction boys championship at 3 p.m. Daily passes are $6 for adults and $4 for to benefit the family, who lost all material items in a fire students; a three-day pass is only $15. and found that insurance will not cover everything. There will be a $5 cover charge and a $5 meal special, with all Dec. 30: Eureka Springs Farmers Market proceeds going to the family. Call Crystal at 479-253Because New Year’s Day falls on Thursday this year, the Eureka 7122 for more information. Springs Farmers Market will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 30, at Pine Mountain Village. Jan. 8 and 15: Radio Club Meeting
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The Little Switzerland Amateur Radio Club will meet noon Jan. 8 at the Rowdy Beaver Restaurant, at 417 W. Van Buren in Eureka Springs for its monthly lunch meeting. The club will hold its monthly evening meeting 6:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at the physician’s building at Mercy Hospital, on 214 Carter St. in Berryville. Anyone with an interest in amateur radio is welcome and refreshments will be available. Check out http://Isarc.us for more information.
Jan. 24: 2015 Beaver Park Polar Plunge
The 2015 Beaver Park Polar Plunge will be held Jan. 24 at the Beaver Park Swim Area. Registration will begin at 10 a.m., with the plunge at 11 a.m. The plunge will benefit Special Olympics Arkansas. For more information, contact Donna Kilmer at 479-366-3216 or donna@ specialolympicsarkansas.org.
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sweet potatoes, leek, smoked cayenne, pecans, holiday gifts and gardening books. The First United Methodist Church in Eureka Springs will host festive music Sundays in December. The congregation and choir sing many familiar carols beginning 10 a.m. Three young girls will sing The Friendly Beasts Dec. 14, with instrumentalists Indigo Fischer, Ger Van, Fred Mayer and Susie Nierman performing Dec. 21. St. James’ Episcopal Church will host Sunday night suppers from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. beginning Dec. 7 and ending March 29. The church is located at 28 Prospect Ave. in Eureka Springs. This is the fifth year the church has hosted the event, in which local restaurants provide food for the dinners. These restaurants include: Basin Park Balcony, Chelsea’s Pizza, 1886 Steakhouse at the Crescent, Ermilio’s, Fresh Bistro, Grand Taverne, Hart’s Grocery, Local Flavor, Myrtie Mae’s, Nibbles, Pizza Hut and the Rowdy Beaver. Coffee is provided by Fresh Beans Coffee. The Friends of the Carnegie Public Library will be hosting used book sales from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays until Christmas. Visit the library annex at 192A Spring Street in Eureka Springs to find affordable gifts starting at 25 cents. For more information, contact the library at 479-253-8754 or info@eurekalibrary.org. GriefShare will be starting a new 13 week session Sunday, Jan. 4. The program helps people work through the steps of recovery to a new normal. This Bible-based, non-denominational support group is for people who are grieving the loss of someone close to them, whether it be a recent loss or a loss some time ago. Participants can join at any time as each lesson is self-contained. GriefShare meets at the Holiday Island Community Church Library on Sundays during the 13 week session from 2 to 4 p.m. There is a $15 charge for the workbook. For more information or to sign up, call 479-253-8200 or 479-2538925 or email lardellen@gmail.com. An emotional and spiritual wellness group will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday in the Christian Science Church Reading Room. Exercises will emphasize building deep spiritual and heart connections and working on specific emotional and spiritual issues. After a $10 one hour orientation to familiarize you with the methods used in the group, you can attend any future weeks for free. If you come to the meeting without the orientation, it will cost $4. For more information, call Amrit Knaus at 479253-3165.
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but by that very maneuver has left standing lower court orders for states to create same-sex marriage. On the footsteps of the U.S. Capitol, Huckabee spoke with fury as called for citizens to resist what he called “judicial supremacy” and said the president and Congress were not required to redefine what he deemed natural laws — including marriage — no matter what rulings “nine people in robes” might hand down from the bench. “We need to remind [them] they are only the Supreme Court, not the supreme branch of government. They are most certainly not the Supreme Being from which all law ultimately emanates,” Huckabee
said to a crowd of immigrant supporters who were bused in from inner cities. In that speech, Huckabee spoke specifically about Eureka Springs and said no government should be able to act on its own will. In early August, Eureka Springs hosted a wedding reception for 500 gay couples who were married in Arkansas during a short window in May when same-sex couples could obtain Arkansas marriage licenses. Same-sex marriages could benefit the Arkansas economy by $24 million, according to a Nerdwallet report based on data from Gallup and the Wedding Report. The Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotions Commission is positioning itself to bring some of that revenue to Eureka by advertising in major magazines like Brides and ‘D’ Magazine.
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the board raises. Those aren’t fair. I hope you do that.” The budget includes a $48,000 appropriation for the Carroll County Airport. In 2014, the county appropriated $84,000 for the airport and the airport commission had requested $93,000 for 2015, but JPs voted to slash the county appropriation after they said the airport commission continually failed to submit financial reports to the Quorum Court. “The airport is not done even though we’ve put a number in there,” Flake said. “You’re going to hear more about that. They’ll be back next month and probably the month after and the
month after to figure out how to handle the airport. That’s a continuing budget obligation. … Budgeting has always been the toughest part of this job. The budget committee did a good job on this.” In other business, the Quorum Court approved an ordinance repealing a 2003 measure that regulated against owning, harboring and control of vicious or exotic wild animals. A clause in the 2003 ordinance required the county to employ an animal control officer, which the county has not done for financial reasons. The repeal ordinance notes that a separate county ordinance addresses Friday’s meeting was also the final one for JPs Gaylon Riggs, Tim Garrison and John Reeve.
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THURSDAY, DEC. 25 • Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from all of the staff at the Lovely County Citizen! FRIDAY, DEC. 26 • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-253-7453: Handmade Moments, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Cathouse / Pied Piper, 82 Armstrong St., 479-363-9976: Zakk & Big papa Binns, 8 p.m. to midnight • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St.,479253-6723: Fuggins Wheat Band, 9:30 p.m. • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main St., 479253-7020: DJ & Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Grande Taverne, 37 N. Main St., 479-253-6756: Arkansas Red, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 169 E. Van Buren, 479-253-7122: Jam Night, 8 p.m.
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hink globally, act locally. We’ve all heard this slogan a million times and intuitively Jim Fain understand the wisdom but struggle with how to implement it in a way which has meaning. Certainly, with the immense events of the last year, we all have had a lesson on the broad interconnections of a global community. Acting globally can be easier than acting locally as the places and people are far away. Whereas, acting locally means by definition doing something which affects your family, friends and community. People close to us have more emotional impact on us — they mean more to us. Living in balance includes this recognition: The health of your community affects not only your global connections but more importantly you and your family. Our town struggles with a local Ozark economy — we all know what this means and just how difficult it is — it only takes one thing to occur to change the promise of good times to the reality of struggling through. Which most of us courageously and steadfastly do; some exhaust themselves and transition on. To help get through, for you and your family I present five of my favorite supplements. MSM in an organic sulfur which is found in all living tissue both plant and animal. It is a very fast-acting anti-inflammatory cream that alleviates pain within minutes of swallowing or rubbing on your body. I know of no downside using up to 6,000 mg. per day in almost all people. It also helps improve skin collagen, hair and nails as well as cartilage while reducing allergies. I take 1,000 mg. each morning as new research shows a linkage to not having enough MSM in the diet to coronary artery disease. I take 3000 mg. at bedtime if I need to be able to sleep the night without low back pain. A low dose of probiotics, 1 capsule each day, keeps digestion in line and supports immune system health. I’ve read scientific literature linking inadequate probiotics to plaque buildup in all arteries due to certain proteins not being digested. At the end of prescribed antibiotic therapy, a course of increase probiotics is recommended, otherwise trouble can follow. Yogurt isn’t strong enough and not all supplements are equal. Magnesium is required for a huge list of body See Fain, page 21
Wisecrack Zodiac ARIES: Every time you turn over a new leaf, there’s some mold or a weird-looking frog underneath. Quit raking up the past, and just accept yourself for who you are, warts and all. Except that big, slimy one. You should get that checked. TAURUS: The best gift you can give yourself is compassion and patience. They will serve you well while trying to return that sparking shower massager your mother-in-law gave you. Gemini: The problem with being shallow? Anyone can make a big splash in your life. Strike a happy balance, though, you don’t want to be so deep, National Geographic sends a robot down to explore the bizarre fish you attract. CANCER: Quit trying to force your views on someone. You know what they say, you can lead a horse to sparkling flavored water but you can’t make him Instagram it and give your water bar a positive review on Yelp. LEO: Behold the simple songbird, flitting about in the tree, and try not to curse his feathered hide because he’s not stuck inside with his family after the holiday dinner. How can an argument about football turn into a debate about John Wayne’s underwear? VIRGO: You may think you’re the master of your own ship, but in reality it’s just a toy boat that’s about to be flushed. Climb the mast and jump for the seat, at least you’ll have a good view when it goes down. LIBRA: As you recline on the couch in a pie-induced stupor, remember that’s never too early to consider your New Year’s resolutions. Especially since you’re wearing those sweatpants like a thong. SCORPIO: You asked Santa for a unicorn and the possibility that Grandma could keep her robe closed on Christmas morning. Happy Holidays, enjoy your unicorn! They probably sell magical beastie feed at Petco. SAGITTARIUS: On Wednesday, your sweetie will wink and remind you how long the winter nights can be. Do
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not say anything about binge-watching all the new movies on Netflix unless you plan to live on the sofa until spring. CAPRICORN: Find the positive in everything around you, and avoid the negative. You’ll have a better, less-crispy attitude when figuring out those jumper cables in the middle of a snowstorm. AQUARIUS: Don’t be sad that another holiday season is about to pass. Rejoice in the fact that you haven’t beaten anyone with a candy
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cane because the radio just played “Little Drummer Boy” for the 158th time. It’s the small victories that count. PISCES: Your imagination is so vivid, you make Walter Mitty look like a complete amateur. Take some of those dreams out into the real world next year and they may come true, but not the one about raptors chasing people in the mall. Sorry. Answers on page 21
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processes, yet we don’t get enough in our diet. Making this worse, is that prescribed drugs like heart medicines decrease absorption of this much-needed mineral. I like the chelated type and take two tablet daily. AdvaCAL® calcium is the only calcium I recommend. This is extremely safe as it is so highly absorbed… much more than any other type or brand. To treat Osteopenia, osteoporosis, for bone health and if you’re taking acid blockers like Pepcid®, I recommend this supplement. D-Mannose is remarkable and useful when you have an acute or even chronic urinary tract/bladder infection. Fast, to the point and easy to use describes this simple gift of nature. Change in life is often difficult but seeing is believing. Try these and see! I ask you all to recognize the importance of Eureka Springs to your lives. Look out for each other, adopt a concerned attitude — do what you can do for your community, your family, your friends, yourself. Act locally, think globally and have the best of holidays.
arrested for driving while intoxicated and careless driving. 4:27 a.m. — A caller reported the doors at the high school unlocked, so officers secured the building. 10:10 a.m. — An officer filed a report on a traffic accident. 1:18 p.m. — An officer tried to locate a reported erratic driver. 4:37 p.m. — Officers searched but did not find a car reported to be driving recklessly. 4:50 p.m. — An officer looked for a tan or gold car reported to be tailgating drivers but did not locate the vehicle.
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Dear Santa: playground is Christmas wish By Jennifer Jackson JJackson.Citizen@gmail.com
“Dear Santa: Thank you for bringing me such great presents last Christmas. They were fun. I especially liked making pasta. I have been pretty good this year. As you know, my students have been good, too. (I sent my annual report to your elves 3 days ago.) In fact, nearly every kid in our building has done stupendous work this year. They are amazing! I have a very special request this year. I wish for a new playground. All of my
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High hopes: New director in Eureka proposes theater workshop
EDITOR: I’m new to the city. On Oct. 1, I moved here sight unseen, pretty crazy huh? Well I’m a crazy kind of guy, and I don’t apologize for that. I think it helps me fit in here, and I mean that in only the best possible way. What have I seen? What have I learned? What has impressed me? What about the people? Oh Good Lord and trailer, so very much! I’ve met a lot of you, and there are many, many more I’m looking forward to meeting. I live on Elk Street, four doors down from the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellow-
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students a safe and fun place to spend their recesses. I know that this is a big wish but you are magic, and I know a lot of people who believe in you (me included). I have planned a special snack for you this year, so please don’t skip our house (you never have, so I am sort of joking). All My Love, Mrs. Murphy” Leva Murphy wrote this letter to Santa and mailed it in the red mailbox at Eureka Springs Elementary School. And, her Christmas wish is coming true.
According to facilities manager Mike Dwyer, the first shipment of playground equipment for the new elementary school playground is due to arrive in Eureka Springs the week after Christmas. A slide and the central large piece is also coming, Dwyer said. The pieces will be covered with tarps until plans are finalized and the equipment can be installed, he said. The school’s current playground is covered with a rock surface, which is hard on little knees and hands if kids fall. The surface of the new playground has
been a source of concern because the fire department has to have access across it to the back of the middle school if needed, according to David Kellogg, Eureka Springs School District superintendent. Kellogg said he thinks a solution has been found, and that once it is cleared by the fire department, the playground project should move along faster now. Kellogg said that having two playgrounds will allow one to be used for physical education class while the other is used for physical activity time, formerly known as recess.
ship. I’ve attended service there many times, where I’ve met many loving, open and sharing people. I’ve also been to service a number of times at First United Methodist in Eureka, which was also a very open, warm and wonderful community of people. I love the city, which is unbelievably unique. There is nowhere like Eureka Springs — hallelujah! I love the shops, the mountains, the art, and the people. But I don’t love the parking, but then again, who does? Sometimes, it warrants a self-congratulatory challenge in learning where to park and when, and for how long. I’ve gotten a few parking tickets from time expiring. But the real kick is when I parked on a Saturday, in the Sheriff’s space in the lot between the court house and the Auditorium. I was only going to be in the Auditorium for a few minutes, but stayed longer than I thought. Remember that crazy kind of guy I mentioned earlier? Well in this case he turned just plain stupid — sorry Sheriff. One of the main reasons I moved here was to start a new theater company. But I’ve had a really tough time finding actors. I was Artistic Director in Houston and Dallas for over 30 years. Many in the community have tried to keep me on a positive track, saying after I’m a little better known it will happen. A friend in Dallas said, “Joe you may have to ‘grow’ your own actors.” And I don’t mind doing that. So what I propose is a theater workshop like the one I ran in
Houston. The workshop was a “cooperative playground” for all things theatrical. The purpose of the workshop is to give those in the community that are “theatrically inclined,” including and especially “actor wanna-bees” and writers, a place to learn, explore and nurture their skills. If this is something that appeals to you or even someone you may know, or if you would like to be considered for a role in any upcoming productions, please contact me at: joeleewatts@att.net I still have high hopes that one day soon I can give Eureka Springs some awesome theater, and grow some awesome talent. Joe Watts Eureka Springs
beauty. If SWEPCO and the Southwest Power Pool are allowed to do as they want, that beauty will be degraded into just another industrialized landscape where many would not want to visit or live. SWEPCO and the Southwest Power Pool plan to file a comprehensive reevaluation of their project with the APSC sometime in the first months of the new year. They will present whatever new evidence they can muster to prove that their double-circuit 345 kV transmission line is necessary. They must come to their senses and conclude what we have been saying from the first: The transmission line is not needed and its construction and operation will cause irreversible damage to the environment of the Ozarks and the economies of our small communities. Save the Ozarks will hold fast. We will go forward with full resolve and do everything in our power to stop this transmission line. Filing flawed plans based on specious information is, when challenged, an expensive proposition, particularly for those who do the challenging. It would be a great gift during this holiday season of hope and light for SWEPCO to withdraw their ill-conceived proposal. In that spirit and with that hope, we offer our best holiday wishes to all. Sincerely, Pat Costner, Doug Stowe, Michael Shah and Patricia Helwig
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