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TOPNEWS We love you, Melody Rust Family, friends honor adventurous spirit Page 3
n Leatherwood development
Parks commission OKs new downhill courses Page 5
n Celebrating
world religions
Interspiritual Festival slated for Dec. 1-3 Page 8
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Merchants object to Wampus Night Market Page 14
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Don Gammie Turkey Trot
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These laughing ladies love to spend their Thanksgiving morning with friends at the Don Gammie Turkey Trot. Pictured from left to right are Sheridan Nemeth, Kay Schriner, and Cheryl Todd.
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Honoring our friend Loved ones remember Melody Rust By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Melody Rust loved a good adventure. From wrangling horses at Yellowstone National Park to camping with loved ones, she felt most at peace in nature. It’s her adventurous spirit, her loved ones said, that keeps them going after her untimely passing last week. Melody spent much of her childhood dreaming of horses, her mother, Barbara Rust, said. “When she was 2 years old, she didn’t want dolls,” Barbara said. “She wanted Breyer horses to play with.” Melody wanted her own horse, her father, Randal Rust, said, and she got it when he traded a painting for a Quarter Horse. She named that horse Sparky and would ride him into the wilderness with friends, sometimes being gone for a couple of days. Her family was never worried she’d get hurt in the wilderness, Randal said. “I wasn’t afraid of her and her young friends in the heart of the wilderness where there’s moose and black bears running around,” he said. “We had no fear of letting her friends saddle up and pack up food and go off into the mountains by themselves. We just knew in our heart they’d be OK.” Melody’s sister Crystal Rust remembered Sparky’s feisty personality, saying that was the kind of horse Melody adored most. “She loved that he was wild and spunky,” Crystal said. “That was the kind of horse she always wanted. She liked the horses that were a lot like her.” Melody worked with horses throughout her life at several places, including Yellowstone National Park, New York and Eureka Springs. Her daughter Callista Audet fondly recalled hearing of Melody’s time at Yellowstone. “People would come ride the horses through Yellowstone on the trail, and she gave them rides,” Callista said. “She always talked about it like it was the best time in her life. She felt so alive on horses,
and she always did. She would ride horses out in the middle of nowhere and be free.” Melody loved the outdoors, climbing rocks, hiking, kayaking, swimming and floating the river any time she could. “She could always float no matter what,” Callista said. “She even broke up with a guy one time because he couldn’t float. The outdoors and hiking and camping and being with family was her favorite thing. It’s always when she seemed the most alive.” “That’s her spirit,” Randal said. She was a talented artist, working as a graphic designer for several publications. For the last five years, she worked at Carroll County Newspapers designing pages for Carroll County News, Lovely County Citizen and special publications including Currents magazine. Scott Loftis, managing editor for Carroll County Newspapers, said he was always astounded at her talent. “Melody was the most talented page designer I ever worked with. ‘Page designer’ isn’t even really a fair way to describe her,” Scott said. “She was an artist. But more important than that, she was a truly good person. We are going to miss her terribly. We already do.” Kelby Newcomb, reporter for Carroll County News, called Melody a great coworker and an amazing friend. “Her artistic talent blew me away. She had an eye for design like no one I’ve ever met,” Kelby said. “More important than that, she made Eureka Springs feel like home. Melody had an adventurer’s spirit and a bottomless well of love for people in her life. Anyone who got to know her has been forever changed for the better.” Cindy Worley, office manager at the Lovely County Citizen, remembered Melody’s kind heart. “Melody was one of the nicest people I have ever met and worked with. Always kind and gracious,” Cindy said. “She was a special person who will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.” Margo Elliott, who worked with Melody at the Lovely County Citizen for two
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Melody cracks up at Oktoberfest last year.
years, recalled bonding with Melody over their teenage daughters. “That was something very important to us and a topic of a lot of our discussions,” Margo said. “Even after I left there, I’d go visit from time to time, just to say hi and catch up a bit. I will really miss her.” Melody’s boyfriend Jason McClung said he will always remember the day he laughed with her for eight hours straight and watched three movies with the volume turned off. His favorite thing about Melody was her modesty. “She was super talented, she was incredibly beautiful and she would always shrug it off. She was just really modest and down-to-earth,” Jason said. “She had a soft and beautiful way that was all natural.” Melody’s friend Gideon Keas described her connection to nature, saying he feels more connected to the world because of Melody. “One of my last trips to the river was with her. We talked about poetry and hik-
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ing,” Gideon said. “It was good to be in nature with her. Her ease with the world rubbed off on you. She was controlled and peaceful.” What she’ll miss most about her mom, Callista said, is how much she cared for her loved ones. Melody would stop by Callista’s work and leave dinner in her car so Callista wouldn’t have to worry about that when she got off. “Melody was always doing everything she could to take the best care of Callista,” Crystal said. “She was a very good, amazing, amazing mother and caregiver.” Callista remembered how Melody would encourage her to pursue art, saying she’s grateful to her mom for being so supportive. “She was an amazing artist. One of the reasons I think I’m so advanced as an artist at my age is because she pushed me so hard,” Callista said. “If I wanted a set of markers that was $300, she got them for me. She did everything she could to encourage me to do what I loved.” Crystal recalled the year Melody and her friends rode in the Artrageous Parade. They didn’t have much notice, Crystal said, but Melody helped put together a unique float anyway. Melody drew genitals on a naked mannequin, and its legs stuck out of the top of the float. “The crown of the float was a naked lady with her crotch out,” Randal laughed. “Melody was not afraid to do what she wanted to do,” Crystal said. “She was just so courageous. She was a very honest person.” Being honest is the most important lesson Melody taught her, Callista said. “She was brutally honest with me at times, and I was to her, but I think it’s such an important thing,” Callista said. “She taught me so many beautiful things. She was so beautiful.” A celebration of life will be held for Melody at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Lake Leatherwood in Eureka Springs, with a potluck luncheon. To help with funeral expenses, memorial donations may be made to Arvest Bank at 401 W. Trimble in Berryville.
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Nov. 20 3:11 a.m. — An officer found an open door at an area business and secured the building. The owner was notified. Nov. 21 7:29 a.m. — A caller advised a moving truck did damage to the barriers of a parking lot while leaving. Officers responded, and found the barriers were moved before leaving the parking lot. No damage was done. 8:12 a.m. — An area clinic requested assistance with a dog brought in by a patient. The animal control officer responded to the hospital to remove the animal. 3:47 p.m. — Officers were dispatched to North Main Street in reference to a male subject who appeared to be intoxicated and had fallen into the creek. Upon arrival, the subject was no longer in the creek and was being seen by EMS. The subject was transported to the hospital for possible injuries. Two small dogs were picked up and held at the police department kennel until the subject was released from the hospital. 4:39 p.m. — Officers were dispatched to the hospital in reference to the male subject who had been transported there earlier. The staff advised he was causing a disturbance. Officers arrived and assisted the hospital staff. 7:58 p.m. — Officers were dispatched to a report of an erratic driver in a silver vehicle with an unknown plate. Officers located a silver vehicle at an area campground and made contact with the driver and the owner of the campground.
Nov. 22 3:35 p.m. — An officer was dispatched to Dawson Street in reference to a theft of keys. The officer spoke to the caller, who advised a former employee had stolen the key to his business. The officer was able to locate the keys. No report was needed. 4:00 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a disturbance between neighbors. One of the parties had already left the area, so the officer spoke to the remaining party. No report was filed at this time. 9:17 p.m. — Officers responded to a report of an erratic driver and made a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver was arrested for driving on a suspended license and possession of a controlled substance. The vehicle was towed. Nov. 23 3:43 p.m. — Officers responded to a 911 hangup that came in via the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. They advised that everything at the residence checked out OK. Nov. 24 4:46 a.m. — An officer responded to a report of a dog disturbing the peace on Upper Spring Street. 12:14 p.m. — A caller requested a welfare check on a friend who had posted some suicidal comments on Facebook. An officer checked the subject’s place of business and was notified that he was in Oklahoma with family for the holidays. 3:38 p.m. — An officer responded to Spring Street for a report of a civil dis-
By Kelby Newcomb pute and spoke to both parties. No report was made. 4:29 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a possible violation of a protection order. The officer spoke with the victim, and a report was taken. 7:07 p.m. — Officers were dispatched to an area restaurant in reference to a disturbance involving a male and female. The officers called a taxi for the subjects and filed a report. 10:42 p.m. — Officers responded to the area of the Historic Loop for what sounded like possible gunshots. The officers checked the area and determined the source of the sound to be fireworks. Nov. 25 4:39 a.m. — Carroll County Dispatch received a 911 hangup from a residence on Prospect Street. An officer responded. 3:07 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of threats and spoke with the reporting party. The officer took a report. 3:32 p.m. — An officer responded to an area business to speak to a female subject about harassing phone calls from a former employee. 4:42 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a lost phone and advised the owner. The owner returned and reclaimed their phone. Nov. 26 1:29 p.m. — A caller advised that his license plate had been stolen. An officer responded and took a report. 1:34 p.m. — A caller advised of two suspicious people on her property using her outside electrical outlet.
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Parks OKs new downhill mountain bike recreation area By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Lake Leatherwood City Park is going downhill in a good way. On Tuesday, Nov. 21, the Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission voted to approve a cooperative agreement between the commission and the Walton Family Foundation to build a new downhill feature for mountain bikers at the park. Parks director Justin Huss recalled when the commission asked Huss to negotiate trail-specific grants at a 10 percent match up to $100,000, including a heritage inventory at Lake Leatherwood. Huss said he’s been working with the Walton Foundation since that meeting to get the trail project going, saying the foundation wants to expand the downhill course for mountain bikers near the Miner’s Rock Trail. “Miner’s Rock has several concerns,” Huss said. It’s not on city property, he said, and the proposed downhill expansion would intersect with the trail in several places. “They’ve offered up a few solutions. We haven’t cared for any of them yet, because we feel this is an iconic trail and that’s something that needs to be addressed and incorporated and can be done,” Huss said. The project is cooperative, he said, where the commission commits $50,000 to work on the Miner’s Rock route to add bridges and flyovers. The new downhill courses and drop-in location improvements will allow for shuttles to take riders from the bottom to the top of the course, Huss said, for enduro-style races and recreational use. “They wanted to start weeks ago,” Huss said. “This is a multi-year deal. This is something we’ll be doing for four, five years.” Huss presented some information from the heritage inventory to the commission, pointing out existing glades at Lake Leatherwood. Commissioner Steven Foster said a glade is a unique habitat with herbaceous species. “These glades have existed basically since flowering plants first evolved on the planet,” Foster said. Foster said he supports the new downhill
courses but not because he wants to bring tourists to the park. “I don’t care about the tourists and I don’t care about tourism. My interest is in the biological and environmental integrity of Lake Leatherwood City Park and not only its biological assets but its natural history assets as well,” Foster said. Aaron Rodgers will be designing the trail, Foster said, and he’s excited about that. Rodgers has a botany degree, Foster said. “One of the specialties of his company is low-impact development,” Foster said. Huss said more downhill courses will make Eureka Springs stand out as a destination for mountain bikers from all over the country. “When I was at New Orleans at the parks and recreation conference … this is what people are building,” Huss said. “There’s places in Virginia where they’re building three. To be able to shuttle people to the top as they’re riding is not only the key aspect of this enduro-racing stuff they’re doing, but it’s also potential for revenue.” No matter what happens, Huss said, he plans to keep the integrity of Miner’s Rock. “We want to preserve as much of the actual trail as we can and what we can’t preserve of that, we want to mimic and honor in what we do,” Huss said. Chairman Bill Featherstone said he’s completely behind the idea. “The downhill racers … they’re the skateboarders of mountain bikers. They’re the snowboarders of mountain bikers,” Featherstone said. “They’re the ones on the edge looking for excitement. It’s a growing part of mountain biking in general.” Commissioner Ferguson Stewart agreed. “We’re not only looking at bringing in a large quantity of individuals, but they’re going to stay for other things,” Stewart said. “It gives us something a little different,” Huss said. Commissioner Ruth Hager moved to approve the cooperative agreement, and the commission agreed to do so. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, at The Auditorium.
Good Shepherd seeking volunteers at Berryville thrift store By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
If you’re looking for a way to give back, Good Shepherd Humane Society could use some volunteers. Thrift store manager Janet Chupp reported Wednesday, Nov. 22, that she needs volunteers at the Berryville thrift store. Chupp said volunteers usually do one four-hour shift a week, sorting and pricing items or working at the cash register. Board president Jay Fusaro said Good Shepherd would appreciate the extra help. “That’s a great way for the community to reach out and help is to volunteer at the Berryville store,” Fusaro said. “And we have a lot of fun there,” Chupp added. Chupp reflected on the Bonejour Gala, saying the event raised the most revenue for Good Shepherd since the Doggie Style Show in 2014. The gala cost less than the Doggie Style Show, Chupp said, so it actually brought in more net proceeds than any fundraiser Good Shepherd has had. “There’s so many factors that went into that, too,” Chupp said. “We didn’t have a Christmas room. We had a Christmas room in 2014. In 2014, it took 250 volunteers to pull that off. This year, we had about 80. I’d like to thank all the volunteers that worked so hard.” Fusaro said he was happy to hear how well the event went. “I just thought it was terrific. Everybody worked so hard on it,” Fusaro said. Treasurer Mark Minton presented the financial report, saying Good Shepherd
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ended October with a year-to-date loss of $7,150. That’s because all the revenue from the gala hasn’t come in yet, Minton said. “We’ll get some of that back in November,” Minton said. Fusaro said Good Shepherd’s 2018 budget will look a little different from this year’s. “I don’t think it’s prudent of us to budget for grants of shelter improvements and things like that,” Fusaro said. “I think that’s just too happenstance. The things we have control over are the stores, fundraising and adoptions. We’re going to do a more simplified budget coming up.” He was recently notified, Fusaro said, that Good Shepherd will receive a large sum of money from a community member who passed on. Fusaro said the community member left Good Shepherd as a beneficiary in their retirement account. “That is a great way to leave Good Shepherd money is in your estate,” Fusaro said. Shelter manager Sandra Mittler presented the shelter report for October, saying the shelter took in six dogs, two cats and four kittens in that time. The shelter adopted out nine dogs, one kitten, seven cats, Mittler said, with two dogs being returned to the shelter. The gala was great for the shelter, Mittler said, because one of the dogs who attended the event is now being adopted. She said events like that are a great way to get the animals into the community. The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, at the meet and greet room at the shelter.
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Saturday marriage licenses to continue in Eureka By Scott Loftis CarrollCountyNews@cox-internet.com
The Carroll County Western District Courthouse in Eureka Springs is the only courthouse in the state of Arkansas that is open on Saturdays to issue marriage licenses — a distinction that will continue after the Carroll County Quorum Court approved a supplemental appropriation ordinance to increase security at the county clerk’s office. The court voted 9-0 at its November meeting on Monday, Nov. 20, to approve the ordinance appropriating funds for the installation of a ticket window at the county clerk’s Eureka Springs office. District 3 Justice of the Peace Lamont Richie, who sponsored the ordinance, said he did so after learning that County Clerk Jamie Correia planned to discontinue the Saturday service. Richie said there had been “some situations” at the courthouse on Saturdays that caused workers in the clerk’s office to feel threatened. The ticket window will have tempered glass and a slot for sliding documents. Em-
ployees in the clerk’s office will be able to lock the window should the need arise. All nine justices of the peace in attendance at Monday’s meeting voted in favor of the appropriation. District 7 JP Noreen Watson and District 11 JP John Howerton were absent. Also at Monday’s meeting, JPs approved an appropriation ordinance transferring $17,136 to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office to pay deputies for extra patrol of Beaver Dam. The money was received from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The ordinance also transferred $4,994.84 that was received from the Arkansas State Police to the sheriff’s office for the deputies’ Step Program. During the portion of the meeting set aside for JPs’ comments, Richie told his colleagues that a 2018 budget ordinance will be on the court’s December agenda. He also said the Federal Aviation Administration has approved the installation of a 190-foot communications tower at the Carroll County Detention Center. That approval will help
facilitate the transfer of the county’s dispatch center from the eastern district courthouse in Berryville to the detention center. Richie said the tower will have to be painted and illuminated. He said the county can choose either incandescent or LED lighting for the tower, but indicated that LED lighting offers significant savings on energy and maintenance costs. District 1 JP Jack Deaton said Holiday Island, currently classified as a suburban improvement district, is taking steps toward becoming an incorporated city and that incorporation could happen relatively quickly. During the segment of the meeting reserved for public comments, Misty Rupert addressed JPs for the second consecutive month about what she described as excessive turnover and alleged corruption at the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. She also alleged that in responding to her requests for documents under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, the sheriff’s office provided information that should have been exempt from disclosure and failed to properly
redact documents that it released to her. Sheriff Randy Mayfield responded to Rupert, pointing out that Rupert was a CCSO employee under former sheriff Bob Grudek and had applied unsuccessfully for employment under Mayfield. “I contend that her actions are 100 percent politically motivated,” Mayfield said. Carla Mann, director of the Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center, also addressed the court to describe some of the center’s activities and programs for seniors. While the center provides on-site meals and transportation, it also operates a Meals on Wheels service throughout the county. Last year, Mann said, the Meals on Wheels service provided nearly 18,000 meals. The center is contracted for 16,000 meals, she said, so the remainder of the meals are paid for through fundraisers and money received from the county. The court’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, at the Carroll County Eastern District Courthouse in Berryville.
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InterSpiritual Festival to celebrate world’s religions By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
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The Heart of Many Ways in Eureka Springs will be celebrating the many spiritual paths people take on their journey through life with an InterSpiritual Festival held from Friday, Dec. 1, through Sunday, Dec. 3. Melissa Clare, president of the Heart of Many Ways, said the “Diversity in Unity, Unity in Diversity” festival was inspired by the Heart of Many Ways’ mission to create a spiritual center where all traditions would be welcomed. “The Heart of Many Ways group came out of a dream that a couple of us had,” Clare said, “of this place where all the different spiritual paths and religions would be honored, respected, acknowledged and given a place.” The group’s idea, she said, is that all traditions come from one thought: helping people in their lives. “Back in 2013, I approached the Christian Science Church to ask if I could use the meeting space for some programs I wanted to do from the sufi tradition,” Clare said. “In the process of doing those programs, I realized there were only three Christian Scientists active in Eureka Springs at that point, and it was beginning to be too much for them to take care of the church.” She continued, “I looked around to see if there were enough sufis who would be interested to make a go of it, and there really weren’t. We all started praying about it, and we started looking around.” Clare said a public meeting was held in November 2014, and a group comprising various spiritual groups began to form. “Over the last couple of years, we have had various groups join us,” she said. “The Metaphysical society was already using that space. The ‘I am’ Present Circle, the Buddhists and the Hindus got involved. Rabbi Rob Lennick has become involved, and he’s offering a synagogue there the first Friday of the month.” The Heart of Many Ways recently took a suggestion that the group start holding a monthly meeting for all its affiliates, she said.
“At the first meeting, what came up was a desire for an InterSpiritual Festival,” Clare said, “and the sense that what we have to offer to the general public is a little glimpse into these different traditions.: She continued, “It’s partly educational so that people can become a little bit familiar with what these different traditions look like and how their meditations might be practically oriented in our lives. Part of it is that I think some people are looking for something, a connection that maybe they didn’t find growing up in whatever their spiritual environment was.” Some people find they are not drawn to the spiritual practices their families had, Clare said, so the InterSpiritual Festival offers the chance to explore the other spiritual paths that exist. “I think a lot of people are seeking purpose. A lot of people don’t have the experience of a spiritual connection,” she said, “and I think that leads to a feeling of hopelessness and despair. I think that spiritual connection helps people find comfort in their lives.” She said the InterSpiritual Festival will begin with an opening ritual and native flute music by John Two Hawks at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1. She said he ritual will involve the native tradition of smudging, where sage is burned to cleanse and purify a space. Clare said Lennick and a group from the Community Synagogue of Northwest Arkansas will host a potluck sabbath dinner at 6 p.m., and Lennick will lead a sabbath celebration immediately following the dinner around 7 p.m. “The synagogue group will provide the main dish, but people need to bring side dishes,” Clare said. On Saturday, Dec. 2, she said a prayer vigil will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the sanctuary. It is an invitation for anyone who would like to come and share a prayer or a thought from any tradition around the world, she said. “It’s whatever people would like to share. A couple of our participants will be facilitating that,” Clare said. “We hope people will join in with that part. It’s the most participatory part of the festival.”
She said Azim Miller and his friends will lead a session of sufi poetry, music and dances for universal peace in the meeting room at 7 p.m. on Saturday. “Azim comes down from Springfield, Mo. He and I have collaborated in the past,” Clare said, “and he’s excited to be a part of the festival. He’s a leader of the dances of universal peace. We also have some local leaders like Rebecca Babbs and her husband, who have the Sufi Center of the Ozarls. She leads those dances every first Friday.” She continued, “It should be a very lovely event with music and poetry and dancing.” A universal worship service will be held at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. Clare said representatives of the different religions will participate in the readings and offer chants from their traditions. “That will also be a reflection of the diversity of our spiritual community,” she said. “The whole theme of ‘unity in diversity’ might be quite a lot to contemplate. It’s about looking at how we find the basic unity underlying everything while honoring the different notes that each one strikes at the same time.” Harpist Brenda Bowen Cox will play music at 1:30 p.m. An introduction of the Heart of Many Ways’ affiliates with a question and answer session will take place at 2 p.m., followed by a drum chant led by Marcie Brewster at 2:30 p.m. “We thought it would be great to include some music,” Clare said. “Brenda has given concerts at the Heart of Many Ways in the past. The session right after Brenda will be called ‘Who We Are,’ and there will be a little intro into what the Heart of Many Ways is about. Mainly, it will be introducing our affiliate groups so they can speak for themselves about who they are and what they’re offering on our monthly calendar.” Mindfulness Meditation led by Thubten Dorje will take place at 3:15 p.m. “He’s Tibetan and the teacher of the Buddhist group,” Clare said. “He teaches at the University of Arkansas and has offered several special events and blessings at the See Festival, page 13
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Community Thanksgiving Dinner
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Photos by Tavi Ellis
Flint Street Fellowship held a Thanksgiving dinner for the community on Thursday, Nov. 23, at the ECHO Clinic.
Chef Rich Goodyear and volunteer Gwen Etheredge stir the gravy to perfection.
Every seat is filled in the dining room at ECHO Clinic.
It’s a very happy Thanksgiving at ECHO Clinic, where volunteers serve a Thanksgiving meal.
The dessert table is a feast all its own, thanks to donations of sweets from generous volunteers.
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Do you think big game hunters should be allowed to bring trophies to the U.S.?
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Gabriel Hatch “Gabe” Yes.
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David Metz “David”
How does it help our economy?
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“Lourdes” Yes.
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From the EDITOR I love you, Melody Rust
I heard about Melody Rust for at least a year before I met her. At the time, I worked at the Carroll County News office in Berryville, while she was stationed in our Eureka Springs office. My boss would always brag about how talented she was. “Melody Rust is the best designer I’ve ever worked with,” he’d say. “There’s no competition.” When I began working with her in 2016, I realized how right he was. Melody was the most talented artist I’ve ever met. She could make a boring newspaper bright. Her doodles looked professional. She sang beautifully. In every aspect of her life, she was an artist. We lost her on Thanksgiving Day last week, and I’ve been feeling like the world isn’t so bright anymore. She wasn’t just the graphic designer I saw every day. She was my friend, one of my very best friends. I was promoted to associate editor of Carroll County News and Lovely County Citizen in March of 2016, and she embraced me from the beginning. One particularly hard day, I walked back to her desk and started rambling about how inadequate I felt. I couldn’t do anything good enough, I told her. I began crying. “Do you need a hug?” she asked. She didn’t wait for my answer. Before I knew it, she had wrapped her arms around me. I’d been dealing with a lot of stress and anxiety, but I didn’t feel that when she hugged me. I felt at peace. From then on, we grew closer and closer. She and her boyfriend Jason took me to White Street Walk that year, where I had a little too much wine and told her how much I loved getting to know her. I’ve always felt like a burden on people, like they don’t feel the same way I feel about them. But she quelled that immediately. She said she loved me and that she’d always be there for me, no matter what. She said I should never feel alone with her around. And for the short year and a half I called her a friend, I never did feel alone. I couldn’t help but perk up when I saw her little white car zoom into the parking lot at work, because I knew she’d say
something that would make me laugh. She was so funny and kind and warm. We shared so much together in so little time, something I will always be grateful for. When I think of her, I’ll remember picking out cool rocks at the river, talking about the newest episode of Survivor on Thursday afternoons, eating tacos and cake and candy, playing card games with our families, carving pumpkins on the porch in October and sitSamantha Jones ting on that same porch a little over a month ago talking about the disappointments of the past and our hope for the future. The last day I spent with her outside of work was Oct. 1, before she got sick and had to go to the hospital. I had just finished a long hike downtown with my husband when I called her. “Want to go on an adventure?” I asked. “Yeah!” she said. We went to Beaver Lake and sat underneath the cliffs. She swam even though it was freezing. I watched her swim out for a while before floating on top of the water, her arms and legs spread apart as if she was making a snow angel. She smiled so big with her eyes closed toward the sun. That’s how I’ll remember her: the kind of person who loved nature so much, she swam in October with a smile on her face. On our way home, we talked about spirituality. She said she always felt connected to humanity when she was in nature, that the wind could feel like a hug if you think about it. I felt hopeful when she said that. She always made me feel hopeful and supported and brave. I’ll never forget you, Melody Rust. I’ll keep spreading the kindness you showed me out into the world. Maybe then you’ll still be with me. You’ll still be with all of us.
LAST WEEK’S QUESTION Do you think our country needs tax reform? m Yes: 82% (41 votes) m No: 12% (6 votes)
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CALENDAR of events
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Send calendar entries to Kelby Newcomb at CCNNews@cox-internet.com. The calendar is reserved for events sponsored by non-profit entities, benefits for non-profits and free events. First priority will be given to organizations providing a public service, such as rural fire departments, schools, churches, hospital auxiliaries and services for senior citizens or veterans. Submissions should be timely. Calendar listings should not be more than 30 days in advance of the event. The calendar is sometimes edited to fit the available space in the print edition. See the full calendar online at www.LovelyCitizen.com.
Dec. 1: Monthly Music Jam
For some good music and good food, come out to the monthly music jam at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at the Cattleman’s Building at the Carroll County Fairgrounds. A potluck supper will be held at 6:30 p.m., and music will begin around 7 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring their instruments and voices and join or come just to listen.
Dec. 1 through 3: InterSpiritual Festival
“Diversity in Unity, Unity in Diversity,” an InterSpiritual Festival, will be held from Friday, Dec. 1, through Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. in Eureka Springs. On Friday, an opening ritual and native flute music by John Two Hawks will take place at 5:30 p.m., followed by a sabbath potluck dinner at 6 p.m. and a sabbath celebration at 7 p.m. led by Rabbi Lennick. On Saturday, a prayer vigil will be held in the sanctuary from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. All are invited to share their songs and prayers from around the world. Sufi poetry, music and dances for universal peace will be held at 7 p.m. in the meeting room, led by Azim Miller and friends. On Sunday, a universal worship service will be held at 9:45 a.m., and music by harpist Breda
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Bowen Cox will take place at 1:30 p.m. An introduction of the affiliates with a question and answer session will take place at 2 p.m., followed by a drum chant led by Marcie Brewster at 2:30 p.m. Mindfulness Meditation led by Thubten Dorje will take place at 3:15 p.m., and a dialogue panel on “How do we create unity while honoring diversity?” will be held at 3:45 p.m. A closing blessing will be held from 4:45 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Dec. 2: NW AR Permaculture Study Group
The Northwest Arkansas Permaculture Study Group will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 2, at 900 Pivot Rock Rd. to discuss topics and venues for 2018. For more information, call Jerry Landrum at 479-2440777.
Dec. 2: Cherished Women’s Conference
Cherished Women’s Conference will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the 1st Assembly of God at 350 Frontage Road in Eureka Springs. Tickets are $15 at the door and $12 if purchased by Saturday, Nov. 25. Scholarships are available. For more information, call 479-253-8909.
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Dec. 2 and 9: Christmas Open House The First Presbyterian Church of Eureka Springs invites the public to the annual Christmas Open House from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 9. The church is located at 206 Spring St.
Dec. 3: EUUF Service Sharon Spurlin will speak on “Seeking Truth in Love” at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at 17 Elk Street. Refreshments will follow the service, and childcare is provided.
Dec. 3: Blessing of the Springs There will be a blessing of the springs at Magnetic Springs at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3.
Dec. 4: Metafizzies Meeting The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) meeting will feature a presentation by Dr. Stephen Foster on “Discovering Metaphysics Via Plato- A Visualization Approach” at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. All are welcome.
Dec. 7: Silver Tea The members of St. James Episcopal Church in Eureka Springs will kick off the Christmas Season with the 51st Silver Tea from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, in the Crescent Hotel’s Crystal Dining Room. The room will turn into a winter wonderland with tables full of silver trays holding beautiful tea cookies and sandwiches. This year, the Purple Flower in Berryville, an outreach center for survivors of domestic violence, was chosen as the recipient for donations. For more information, contact St. James at 479253-8610 or at StJamesEureka@gmail. com.
Dec. 9: Kings Hill Pioneer Church Pastor Bobby Hogan will be speaking and ministering at Kings Hill Pioneer Church at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. Hogan is a well-known author of many books and has spoken to thousands around the world and at the United Nations. The church is located a half mile west of the Kings River bridge on Highway 62, just behind the Music Store at 63 Kings Hill in Berryville. For more information, call 870-4239399.
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Announcements NOTICE FOR NATE ESTES That Bass Lane Storage on Holiday Island will sell all remaining items in shed #15 for non-payment of rent on December 14th, 2017 at 11 a.m. FLORA ROJA COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE & APOTHECARY-Carrying over 300 organic herbs, teas and spices. Large selection of supplies for all your DIY natural health, home and body care needs. Open Monday-Saturday, 11am-6pm, 119 Wall Street, 479-2536-4968/www.florarojaacupuncture.com STRINGED INSTRUMENT PEDDLER Guitar's, Uke's, Dobro's, Amp's, Mandolin's. SEASON'S SALE UP TO 50% OFF. Saturday's or by appointment. 479-244-9207 61 N. Main THE EUREKA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET **We are accepting applications for new vendors. Come visit us for fresh fruits, vegetables, fresh baked goods, soaps, jellies, meats, and hot breakfast! In addition, the Saturday Market will now have beef, pork, turkey, chicken and eggs! We have some great vendors here, come on down. Come see us, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Community Center, 44 Kingshighway. (location of old High School)
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CHIMNEY WORKS - Complete chimney services: sweeps, repairs, relining, and installation. Call Bob Messer. 479-253-2284
GREEN ACRE LODGE Has Immediate Opening for a CNA. Call 479-530-3779 or bring resume to 89 Hillside Dr., Holiday Island.
Land for Sale LOTS FOR SALE Beautiful downtown views from one of the highest points in Eureka! New underground utilities. Ready for your custom home. Licensed contractor owned. 479-253-2383/7874 or 479-304-0041
Real Estate for Sale FOR SALE: 3BR/2BA with open floor plan in Holiday Island, AR. Large fenced yard with detached 1,500 sq.ft. shop and 2 car garage. Call Kevin 318-347-0553 VICTORIAN HISTORIC DISTRICT 5BR/5BA House for Sale by Owner. Can be B&B, Family Home or 2 Rentals and Owners quarters. Garden. 479-366-0298
Commercial for Sale OWN SOME EUREKA Excellent Opportunity. Turnkey Restaurant/Bar. Great Location and Parking. Unlimited Potential, Under $100K. Owner Financing, WAC. 479-903-0699
Services Offered Now Hiring: In-Home Caregivers
The Area Agency on Aging of NW Arkansas is looking for Personal Care Assistants (PCA’s) to work with our In-Home Care Clients. We are looking for trained PCA’s with good work ethics and a caring attitude. If not trained, we will provide FREE training for the right applicants that are otherwise eligible for employment. Once trained and hired this position allows you to: • Earn $9.25 per hour • Earn bonuses • Paid holidays • Part-time schedule to fit around your life’s needs • Work up to 28 hours per week • Participate in voluntary benefits programs which includes Agency’s retirement program; employer match after one year of employment • FREE TRAINING AVAILABLE • DECEMBER 4 - 8, 2017
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 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 **MEDICARE PLANS** Annual Enrollment Period Oct. 15-Dec. 7. MedicareAdvantage (some with $0 premium) Medicare Supplements and Medicare Rx Plans Call Bart Barry to compare all the plans to see what works best for you. Ark.Lic# 1667543 479-650-9623 "I charge NO fee for my services"
ANDY STEWART/OZARK PAINT COMPANY: Specializing in interior painting. Also exterior, decks and pressure washing services available. Call 479-253-3764.
NEED HELP? CALL BILLY! Commercial or Residential. Deck Refinishing, Power-washing, Leaf removal, Carpentry, Painting, Light construction, Gutter cleaning, Yard clean-ups, etc. 479-244-5827
CHIMNEYS AND DRYER Vents Cleaned. A+ Eagle Chimney and Dryer Vent Cleaning Service. 38 years experience. 254-413-1010
PUPPY LOVE PET SITTING AND DOG WALKING Reliable Care! Dependable Service! Reasonable Rates! References Available! Call or Text 479-244-9095
DEBRA REID, LCSW Psychotherapy. Most insurances accepted. Call for appointment 479-244-7784. Sliding scale fee for cash payments. HANDYMAN. Veteran. Inside & out. Repairs, reconstruction, cleanup, hauling, lawns, more. References. Accept Credit Cards. 870-505-6570 or 479-253-7147
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For Rent 1-BR NEW REMODEL Available. See facebook Mountain View Apartments Eureka Springs photos. Call/text 479-244-5440 between 10am-6pm. Deposit same as first month. Utilities included. Pets ok. 2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSES Near Holiday Island Marina. From $600 mo. Water/Trash included. 479253-4385
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For Rent A VERY NICE 2BR/2BA With vaulted ceilings. Located in quiet neighborhood in Eureka Springs. $750/mo. First/last/deposit. 479-253-6283 DUPLEX FOR RENT On Holiday Island, 2BR/2BA. $630/mo.+deposit includes water. 262-496-5025 HOLIDAY ISLAND TOWNHOUSES Available Now. 2BR/1.5BA. All electric, CH/A. $550/mo+$500/deposit. No pets. Don 479-244-5527 SENIOR HOUSING 1BR For seniors age 62 and up. Quiet neighborhoods, CH/CA, refrigerator, range, grab bars in bath. Water/trash paid. Community room/laundry on site. Rent based on income. Berryville: 870-423-6860 or 870-423-2156. Green Forest: 870-438-6558 or The Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-432-9721. Equal Opportunity Housing Developments. UNIQUE STUDIO APARTMENT in Eureka Springs. Available November 1st. Utilities included. New hardwood floors & paint. Pet friendly. Mountain/forest view, W/D on premises. References, Background check. Call/Leave Message 479-981-3449 10am-6pm VICTORIAN HISTORIC DISTRICT- 2BR Furnished House, hardwoods, W/D, CH/A, +ceiling-fans, D/W, porch&swing, includes utilities/trash. 6 months or more. 479-253-9111
Commercial for Rent RETAIL SPACE FOR LEASE 1,100 sq.ft. Open floor plan. Downtown, right across from Basin Park. First/Last/Deposit. 479-253-1608
Vehicles for Sale 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 5.7L Hemi Engine, good tires. $4,500 OBO 479-244-5827
Misc. for Sale BROTHER ELECTRONIC KNITTING MACHINE KH910 with Ribbing Attachment, Knit Leader, Instruction Books, Asking $495. Flavor-Wave Turbo Cooker, $30. Electric Lid Opener, $19. Silver Chafing Dish with Sterno Can Holder, $25. 479-253-9471 TWO MATCHING MOHAGANY Victorian Dressers C1890. Solid wood with dove-tailed construction. We believe all parts are original. Good condition for their age. Working key for drawers. $600. Call 479-685-8204
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George (No. C16-0079) bonds quickly with women, but tends to be shy around men and children. He is also scared of loud noises. George walks well on a leash and is content at home while his people are away. He is eager to greet you and will do his famous “Happy Dance” when you walk through the door. He is neutered and has his shots. He’s available for adoption at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs. The shelter is open from noon to 5 p.m. every day but Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call 479-253-9188.
Citizen of the Week Eureka Springs city gardener Tom Beckendorf is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Beckendorf is the main person responsible for the Christmas decorations around town. Parks director Justin Huss thanked Beckendorf for all he has done over the past month. “I just can’t say enough about Tom. I’m really excited to see the additions he’s done,” Huss said. “The entire staff has been working every week. It takes a little work.” To nominate someone for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen. Editor.Eureka@gmail.com.
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Heart of Many Ways.” After the meditation, she said a dialogue panel on “How do we create unity while honoring diversity?” at 3:45 p.m. Clare said there will be panelists from the affiliate groups. “We’re hoping Thubten Dorje and Rabbi Lennick will be panelists,” she said. “I’ve left it a little open, but whether it’s three or seven panelists it will be an interesting sharing and discussion.” The festival will end with a closing blessing from 4:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. For anyone interested in attending the InterSpiritual Festival, Clare said they might want to arrive early in order to find parking. “Our church is in a residential area, and it doesn’t have its own parking lot,” she said. “We’re also not wheelchair-accessible yet. We have started designing plans, and it’s our intention to work on that next.” She said the festival will be a celebration of the world’s many spiritual paths. “This festival a feast of spiritual perspectives,” Clare said. “It’s an open house for our group, and everyone is welcome to attend all of these events. That’s what it’s all about.” The Heart of Many Ways is located at 68 Mountain St. in Eureka Springs.
Holiday Island Art Guild to meet Dec. 5
The Holiday Island Art Guild will hold its Dec. 5 meeting with outings to two new galleries in Eureka Springs. Any members wishing to carpool for this outing may meet in the parking lot of the Holiday Island Clubhouse at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5. The galleries that will be visited will be Phyllis Plumley’s gallery at 164 N. Main Street and Teresa Pelliccio DeVito’s gallery at 34 B at N. Main above the barber shop and across from Eureka Live. After visiting with the local artists, the group will have a brief business meeting and lunch at Local Flavor Cafe. All artists and art lovers are invited to attend. RSVP to Betty Johnson as soon as possible at artgig2@gmail.com if you will be attending.
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Shrink your prostate
An ad on television sells a prostate medicine to a group of aging good buddies. They are having a Jim Fain heck of a 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 on called 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 very slowly creep up as we get older. Sometimes the slow creep 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 MDs think the 4 value is too high and act even sooner. If your PSA follows a sawtooth pattern (up and down) and your number is below 10 many doctors will do nothing but wait and watch. The growing problem is called BPH, benign (not cancer) prostatic hypertrophy (enlargement). When the prostate swells it presses around the urethra (the tube carrying the urine out of the body) 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 MDs for BPH. According to the PDR, 500 mg/day of standardized extract should work. I’ve found higher amounts taken each day are far more satisfactory up to 1,200 mg/day. The mineral selenium should be taken by men over 40 on a daily basis and adding Pygeum (100mg/day) or pumpkinseed oil is very helpful. To lower PSA that is slowly creeping up nothing beats zinc taken daily with other choices being Saw Palmetto, Pygeum and the little known Swedish Flower Pollen. Who do you think should be Citizen of the Week?
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Council addresses concerns over Wampus Wonderland Night Market By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Spring Street will be shut down between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, for the Wampus Wonderland Night Market, and some shop owners aren’t happy about it. The Eureka Springs City Council heard from these shop owners on Monday night, with Cameron DeNoewer speaking during public comments. DeNoewer said the businesses downtown weren’t notified of the night market, an event sponsored by Main Street Eureka Springs. “Ten days ago, we get, ‘You’re going to do this. This is what we’re doing … and if you want to participate, we’re going to charge you or we’re going to put a booth in front of your business,’ ” DeNoewer said. “That, by definition, is extortion, when you’re trying to get somebody to pay for something they already have, and it’s wrong.” Shop owners pay high rent prices, DeNoewer said, for the benefits of having a business downtown. He said he’s upset with Mayor Butch Berry for approving a permit for the night market. “It’s wrong, grossly mishandled in every single possible way,” DeNoewer said. Jack Moyer, chairman of Main Street Eureka Springs, said the idea for the night market came from this year’s national Main Street conference. The booths won’t be selling items that would compete with existing business downtown, Moyer said. “It’s purposely intended not to conflict with existing retailers,” Moyer said. Main Street Eureka Springs board members met with all the city’s department heads, Moyer said, to get the event approved. “This is a success for our city,” he said. Alderwoman Mickey Schneider said she’s spoken to shop owners about the event. “The merchants are furious,” Schneider said. “I have some merchants that would like to address you in regards to the situation.” Mel Shipley said he owns a couple of businesses downtown, saying a representative from Main Street Eureka Springs came to his gallery on Saturday to inform him Spring Street would be closed for the night market. “I thought, ‘Really, how’s this happening?’ They said, ‘Well, not only is it happening, you are the only one against it,’ ” Shipley said. Shipley visited merchants on the street, he said, and found 26 people who didn’t want the event to happen because it would compete with their businesses.
“We are in the market of selling the want. We don’t have anything other than what people want, and anything you put on that street is going to fall into that criteria,” Shipley said. “If you want to boost traffic, bring in entertainers … but don’t come into competition with us. Anything you sell is competition. We don’t need more competition, trust me.” Moyer said the point of the night market is to encourage Christmas shopping downtown. Main Street Eureka Springs is working to increase the number of tourists who come to town during Christmas, he said. “Doing the same thing over and over and over again does not yield growth. It yields attrition,” Moyer said. “That’s part of what’s hurting Eureka Springs. This is a shopping event intended to be a signature event … that sends the message to all our advertising, ‘Eureka Springs is open for Christmas,’ and we all get the benefit of that.” When it came to closing the street for the night market, Moyer said, Main Street Eureka Springs followed the procedure to the letter. “I really ask that you guys honor the process,” Moyer said. Alderman David Mitchell said the businesses have had a tough time this year, saying the night market could be a way to help shop owners. “It’s trying to reinvent or come up with new ideas, new things in an attempt to break the mold … in an attempt to bring in guests,” Mitchell said. Berry handled the situation appropriately, Mitchell said, and the event will go on as planned. “The mayor has the final authority to close the street. Everything was followed,” Mitchell said. “The outcome may not be great … obviously this petition shows that, but guess what? We’re in the middle of a situation here now where I don’t think it’s possible to stop what’s going on. This year’s probably going to be an opportunity to test the approach that has been laid out.” Also at the meeting, the council asked Berry to entertain lease proposals for the Norris Street property, re-approved Steve Holifield for the Eureka Springs Cemetery Commission and voted down alderman Bob Thomas’ motion to reconsider the vote to move to city meetings to the community center property on Kingshighway. Thomas, Mitchell and Kristi Kendrick voted to reconsider the decision, with Schneider and Terry McClung voting against it. Berry chose not to vote to break the tie, so the motion failed. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at The Auditorium.
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5 Alexander St, Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Mortise and tenon hand built cabin set on three lots in town. In town SECLUDED. LARGE lot with commercial frontage on Benton Street, GREAT location for tourist lodging, tree houses etc. The house gives you the secluded feeling while being within walking distance of shopping, and all that down town has to offer. Home provides for 4 separate sleeping areas, 2 lofts a bedroom without a closet and one master bedroom. Basement has high ceilings and is dry. Streets might be vacated to increase acreage.
Great land and house ready to be converted into a commercial business. The home and 4 lots are all zoned commercial. Land is stepped to provide plenty of flat area to develop. Open space, easy access and plenty of parking and turn around. Land is close to the business district of Eureka Springs and is just a few hundred feet off of hwy 62. Cute vintage house with high ceilings, pine wood floors, beautiful tall vintage windows and ship-lap interior walls.
VIEWS! Navy officers life project, starting with $100,000 in foundation updates, And additional I beam support of 2nd floor. Rebuilt rock walls The craftsmanship in this home are seldom seen. Hand crafted dentil crown moldings, Built in bookcases through out. Most doorways have corner onlays Some are hand carved. Elevator from parking lot on Howell Street, Handicapped ramp from there in. Huge porches and some of the best views from the SE, East and NE. Steps off upper Spring street, Close to trolly.
A Eureka gem! Custom, craftsman woodwork and artisan stain glass. 3 spring fed ponds & landscaped perennials of an award winning home gardener on nearly a full acre. Walkout basement, detached garage/studio/apt with radiant heat. New Roof, 2 yr old furnace. Extraordinary privacy and park like setting.
Ken Riley I Love My Little Town!
Relocation Specialist
cell 479-244-6258
Eureka Office: 479.253.7321 170 West Van Buren Street Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Beaver Lake Office: 479.253.3154