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TOPNEWS Serving the community
Annual Silver Tea helps Purple Flower Page 3
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Mayor hosts forum on economy, workforce Page 2
n Substance abuse policy
Council agrees to new transit requirements Page 10
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Eureka Springs mayor hosts economic and workforce development forum By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
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The Eureka Springs Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development joined forces with Winrock International and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission at the city’s first economic and workforce development forum Thursday, Dec. 7. Mayor Butch Berry welcomed everyone to the forum and said he’s been working to improve the local economy since he was elected in 2014. Berry introduced Matt Twyford, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s community development regional manager. Much of his job, Twyford said, involves visiting the communities in Arkansas and supporting their goals for economic development. “AEDC is the state entity out to help Arkansas create jobs,” Twyford said. “Without communities, we don’t have anything to sell.” The commission’s mission statement is to create economic opportunity by attracting high-paying jobs and expanding and diversifying state and local economies, Twyford said. For a community like Eureka Springs to do this, Twyford said, it’s important to have a unified, updated message and to work with surrounding cities and the educational partners there. “Economic development has to be a priority. It’s really something you need to keep in the front of your mind,” Twyford said. “You’re doing a really good job. I commend you. Keep it up. Get people engaged.” Berry recalled running for mayor, saying part of his mission statement involved diversifying the economy of Eureka Springs. The city’s economy is primarily based on tourism, Berry said, when it should be more balanced. He said he has been working to change that, saying he wants the economy to be 70 percent tourism and 30 percent non-tourism. Working on the task force, Berry said, has opened his eyes to what’s going on in Eureka Springs. “Eureka Springs is the only city in Carroll County to lose population,” Ber-
ry said. “All the other towns are gaining populations.” There are several reasons for this, Berry said. “A lot of it is housing. A lot of it is jobs,” he said. “We also discovered the legislature changed their unemployment system. The new legislation cut their unemployment in half.” That’s difficult for those who go on seasonal unemployment in the winter, Berry said. To diversify the economy, he said, the task force has been looking into bringing more entrepreneurs in. “We’re a historic town. We’re an authentic town. We’ve got that creative culture, so what can we do to bring in that type of entrepreneurship and businesses that are going to help our tax base?” Berry said. The city’s economy depends on the sales tax, Berry said, and tourism determines how much money that tax generates. “We’re not like Berryville that has a Walmart and a Tyson’s that can generate a huge amount of sales tax for their city,” Berry said. The task force has shown progress over the past two years, he said. Just this year, Berry said, the city became eligible for block grant money. The city will be working on using a new infrastructure grant in 2018, he said. “When we get that done, we’re going to be able to have more money available for the community,” Berry said. The task force has many goals, he said. “We want to create non-tourism jobs, increase the population … creative and encourage small affordable housing and engage in community, county, regional and state collaboratives,” Berry said. “We need to develop that type of system.” He introduced Sandy Martin, chair of the task force. Martin said the task force has been working hard to put all the city’s information in one place, saying there’s a document containing all that information now. “We put together everything in one See Forum, page 15
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51st annual Silver Tea benefits The Purple Flower By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The ladies of St. James Episcopal Church are no strangers to helping those in need. On Thursday, Dec. 7, they hosted the 51st annual Silver Tea benefit]ting The Purple Flower, the only domestic violence resource center in Carroll County. Mary Hill, who helped organize the event, said she was happy to help the organization. “They’re a wonderful group. They’re providing a great service in Carroll County, and I’m glad to see them here,” Hill said. The Purple Flower serves everyone in Carroll County, Hill said, and the attendance at the tea showed that. “It’s a different set of faces, because it’s from eastern Carroll County,” Hill said. “We have people here who normally don’t come. We’re just delighted to see that.” This year, Hill said, male leaders like Eureka Springs Mayor Butch Berry and Eureka Springs Police Chief Thomas Achord served the tea. “We’ve had other men pour before like the ministers, but this time it’s the community that’s pouring,” Hill said. “It’s just wonderful to have them here, and I hope they come back.” Bev Silloway said she was excited to attend the event. She’s especially elated to support The Purple Flower, Silloway said. “The Purple Flower is important for our community. They do so much for people in great need, and the outreach is exceptional,” Silloway said. Judi Selle, vice president on The Pur-
ple Flower’s board of directors, said the organization is thrilled to be part of the event. Selle said she’s been working on a program called Start Smart, which teaches eighth-graders healthy dating patterns. That’s one of the many things The Purple Flower does, Selle said. One of the most important ways the organization helps, she said, is through court advocacy. Court advocate Patty Morris described how that works, saying she helps survivors of domestic violence when they go to court. “It’s just working one-on-one with the women, helping them to empower themselves when they’re coming out of these situations and just always developing more ways we can reach them,” Morris said. It’s important to reach out to those experiencing domestic violence, Selle said, as much as possible. “It’s a life or death situation. We got started because of a tragedy when one of our community members was actually murdered,” Selle said. “That was the impetus to start The Purple Flower. We’re pleased to do all we can. While we can’t guarantee anything, so far there hasn’t been another tragedy like that.” Having a local domestic violence resource office matters, Selle said. “Lots of times the dynamic of family violence is about power and control. She sometimes can’t even get away from him, so the fact that there’s a place right here in Berryville to get help … she can say she’s going to Walmart and go to the office,” Selle said. “I think we’re really making a big difference.”
Holiday Island Rotary Club offers free books to pre-schoolers
The Holiday Island Rotary Club is participating in the Dolly Parton Inspiration Library Program to offer free books to infants up to age 5 located in the 72631 and 72632 area codes. The books are sent monthly. Parents may sign their children up at the Eureka Springs Library, where a representative of the Rotary Club will also be present
from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, and at the Snowman Party from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at the Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library. This is one of the many things the club does for Carroll County youth. For more information on Holiday Island Rotary Club, visit http://holidayislandrotary. com/.
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From left to right are The Purple Flower volunteers: Patty Morris, April Perry, Steve Holifield, Judi Selle, Stephanie Perkins, Martie Davis, Dee Rude and director Barb Mourglia.
“Women locally can come to us,” Morris said. “They don’t have to go to Rogers or Fayetteville.” The organization runs completely on donations, Selle said, and often stays afloat on a month-to-month basis. With the success of the tea, Selle said, Morris will continue working as a court advocate for the next few months. “We know she’ll be in place to keep serving at least a little longer,” Selle said. “We appreciate very much everything … people’s time and prayers and donations.” Pat Gunn said the tea encapsulates what it means to be part of a close-knit commu-
nity, saying she’s happy the event benefits The Purple Flower. “Women should not have to stay in abusive relationships,” Gunn said. “If we can provide the opportunity to help them remove themselves from danger, then that’s what we should do.” She added, “I think we’re lucky to live in a community that does support every group that’s trying to help. It’s just the spirit of Christmas.” For more information on The Purple Flower, visit http://www.thepurpleflower. org/.
Home for the Holidays Concert scheduled for Dec. 16
The Ozarks hills will come alive with the sound of holiday music at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, when the annual Home for the Holidays Concert takes place in The Auditorium at 36 S. Main St. in Eureka Springs. Local Eureka Springs singers and groups will perform songs of the season. The acts include Don Matt & Scott
Thompson, Dusty “Delvis” Duling with Chris Harp, Melonlight Dance, Jazz #9 featuring Cyndi Corkran, Pearl Brick, Nick Rorick, Michael Garrett, Mike Maloney, The Harris Family and more. There is no charge to attend the concert but donations of canned food to Flint Street Fellowship Food Bank will be accepted at the door.
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Heads up folks! If you thought you were well-protected by getting this year’s version of the flu vaccine, then think again and read the Jim Fain warning from the powers that are in charge. From MedScape, “Infectious disease experts from the US National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) warn that current approaches to seasonal influenza vaccine development have left the United States relatively defenseless against the influenza A (H3N2) strain now making its way over from the Southern hemisphere.” This was from Dec. 8, 2017... that’s right, last week! The current vaccine is estimated to be about 10 percent effective against this strain. This could be (but who knows for sure) a very difficult winter for flu. There are many useful things you can do but be sure hand washing is one of them. You could also use antiviral wipes on door knobs, phones, shopping carts, public bathroom door pulls and anything many people come into contact with. Don’t put your fingers near your nose or eyes, either. Soap and water are your good friends. This failure to predict accurately what Mother Nature will do could be a disaster; however, beyond the common sense suggestion of the above as well as eating properly, getting enough sleep and reducing stress there are natural supplements to rely upon. Here is my list: The most important Monolaurin in high dose at first suspicion of onset, a mushroom based (or herbal) immune booster starting now and optimized vitamin D daily (you should have started weeks ago but if not start now). Other naturals you could use are fat based vitamin C, Elder tea, syrup or capsules and peppermint oils (be careful) or tea. Make and drink large amounts of the tea. There are other choices for sure but these are known to me to be very anti-flu. Ask your natural health practitioner how and how much of the above to use. I know of no major problem with these suggestions and prescribed drugs. You may benefit from other products to reduce symptoms if you are late starting and the bug has the jump on you. Ten percent benefit from the flu vaccine? Wow ... nearly worthless except perhaps for the highest at risk people, just my opinion. Flu is already reported throughout the South but usually hits peak in January/February. We’ll see.
Photo courtesy of Eureka Springs Historical Museum
Anna Lund’s story began in Sweden. She and her 10-year-old son Hugo immigrated to America in 1874 and were naturalized citizens by the time they arrived in the new health spa city. As an adult, Hugo built the Queen Anne-style house located at 51 Steele St. in 1900 and created the terraces shown in the pictures around 1905, which was quite difficult with the challenging terrain. The numerous terraces, rock walls, flower beds and imported trees took Mr. Lund, a professional gardener, 17 years to complete. The garden was enjoyed by many tourists who viewed it from Douglas Street on the other side of the narrow valley and a photo of the garden became a postcard printed in German. — Stephanie Stodden Museum Operations Manager
Citizens of the Week
Virginia Ralph and Bobby Matthews of mömandpöp are this week’s Citizens of the Week. The two performed at Santa in the Park and the Wampus Wonderland Downtown Night Market on Saturday, delighting the crowd with songs of the season. To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com.
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Citizen Opinion by Cindy Worley
Christmas is the season of giving. What is your favorite local non-profit?
Gavin Youngmann
Rita Wessel
Good Shepherd Humane Society
Good Shepherd Humane Society
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“Notorious Woman”
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ECHO
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DISPATCH Desk
Dec. 4 12:42 a.m. — An officer spoke with a complainant in reference to a bank card not working in the ATM. 1:50 a.m. — An officer responded to a report of a possible prowler on Armstrong Street but was unable to locate anyone in the area. 4:04 a.m. — An officer responded to an alarm at an area restaurant. The officer checked the area, and the building was secure. 6:38 a.m. — An officer conducted a welfare check on a subject at an area hotel. 10:21 a.m. — A caller requested an officer to an area business for an incident that had occurred on Friday. An officer responded and took a report. 11:35 a.m. — A caller requested an officer to report items taken from her home. An officer responded and took a report. 4:36 p.m. — A caller requested an officer in reference to her windshield being broken by the equipment at an area carwash. An officer responded for a report. 8:53 p.m. — An officer responded to an alarm at an area business and checked the building. The officer found no sign of a break in, and all the doors were secure. Dec. 5 10:19 p.m. — A caller reported that a couple was making a lot of noise in the street in front of an area hotel. The caller said a woman fell or was pushed out of a white Jeep. Officers responded but did not locate a white Jeep in the area. An officer remained in the area for almost an hour but never located the vehicle nor the woman in the street. Dec. 6 10:08 a.m. — An officer conducted a welfare check after a 911 hangup. All was well. 2:27 p.m. — A caller advised their Christmas wreath had been stolen off the front door of their business. An officer responded and took a report. Rumor is the Grinch is a grinch of interest. 5:53 p.m. — An officer was dispatched to an area bank in reference to threatening phone calls from an unknown person. No report was taken.
LAST WEEK’S QUESTION
By Kelby Newcomb
6:50 p.m. — An officer conducted a welfare check. All was well. Dec. 7 11:55 a.m. — Carroll County Dispatch advised of officers with a return on a stolen vehicle license entered in the county’s system. An officer responded and made contact with the owner. 2:14 p.m. — A caller requested an officer to take a report on suspicious circumstances at the property. The property was put on extra patrol. 9:56 p.m. — An officer met with a male subject in the lobby in reference to a road rage incident involving himself and another unknown male subject. The officer took information for a report. Dec. 8 10:32 a.m. — An officer responded to an alarm at an area business. The business was secured, but no immediate contact was made with a keyholder. 11:24 a.m. — A complainant advised of a threatening letter she received while at work. An officer took information for a report. 2:37 p.m. — A caller advised of a female subject who was not dressed for the cold weather and seemed to be a little disoriented. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the subject. 8:55 p.m. — Officers responded to an area apartment complex in reference to a caller who advised someone tried to enter her apartment. Officers spoke to the caller and checked the area. They were unable to locate anything. 9:35 p.m. — Officers responded to a report of shots being fired and made contact with all parties in the area. The officers completed a report. Dec. 9 1:47 a.m. — An officer responded to an alarm at an area business and noticed a high window open on the back side of the building. The officer advised they would do a walk-through with the keyholder. A detective responded as well for a possible break-in. A report was taken. 3:42 p.m. — An officer responded to an area business in reference to an auto accident. The officer spoke to both parties and took a report.
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We are so grateful for Pat Costner, Faith and Michael Shah and all those who testified before the Arkansas Public Service Commission in support of clean energy by advocating the continuation of net metering for customers with solar panels who are part of the grid. Here is the comment we sent to the Public Service Commission. Please keep the net metering rate as it is: Solar power generated at homes and small businesses and exported to the grid has the same value as the retail rate each utility charges its customers. Otherwise, growth of residential solar power in Arkansas will be severely hampered and we will continue our dependence on fossil fuels. Those using solar will not find it cost-effective over the lifetime warranty of materials.
Solar energy in Arkansas has great value – it reduces utility companies’ expenditures for new generation facilities, transmission and distribution lines and pollution control (e.g. less herbicides used to maintain rights of way). Don’t you want to encourage renewable energy in the Natural State? Those who support the proposed “two-channel billing” change include Carroll Electric and the Arkansas Attorney General’s office, which describes customers with solar panels as a “burden” to other ratepayers. What an insult. We applaud our neighbors who have gone solar! But with the two-channel billing scheme, these folks will actually end up paying more than the rest of us, even though they are doing a lot to protect the environment for all of us! It’s not too late to put in a public comment with the APSC. Go to www.arkansas.gov/psc and click on the public comment link; then scroll down to APSC #16027R. — DAVE SPENCER AND NAN JOHNSON
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There is a long history of nations turning their fate over to the few. Mostly this has happened out of desperation due to famine, economic or natural disasters or govern-
mental oppression. Here and now there are millions of Americans (including our own members of Congress) who are eager to hand our fate, willingly, over to those who want a Putin-style oligarchy, out of nothing more than convenience. Oligarchy:“a form of government in which all power is vested in a few persons or in a dominant class or clique.” It is inconvenient to govern ourselves. It requires work, unbillable work. It requires hours that we feel we can’t spare, listening, reading and hardest of all, thinking and reflecting on our own experiences and putting ourselves in other’s shoes. It’s so much easier to leave matters of right and wrong up to the preacher or the powerful, for they must know, they say they know. I know I don’t know but I know that they don’t know either. As Republican legislators stampede to be included in the chosen, we can watch or we can govern ourselves. Hundreds of patriots have been arrested in the halls of Congress for nothing more than wanting to be heard by our representatives. More are going every day on our behalf. The least we can do is to call, fax, email or write to Congress on our own behalf. — MARK EASTBURN
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Santa in the Park
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Main Street Eureka Springs hosted Santa in the Park on Saturday, Dec. 9, in Basin Spring Park.
Welcome to Santa in the Park from Rosie and Janie and their parents of mömandpöp, Virginia Ralph and Bobby Matthews.
Santa says Jack Moyer is definitely on the nice list.
Main Street Eureka Springs has volunteers on hand to assist families in the park on Saturday.
Sophie and Santa sit and stay in the sunshine.
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Arkansas tourism director speaks at chamber banquet By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce featured a speech by Joe David Rice, tourism director of the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism, at its annual banquet Thursday, Dec. 7. Local business leader Randy Wolfinbarger introduced Rice, saying he has worked with Rice on the Arkansas Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission over the past year. Rice is retiring Dec. 31, Wolfinbarger said, and he’ll miss him. “I’ve had the privilege to gain a lot of knowledge from this gentleman,” Wolfinbarger said. “On behalf of the city of Eureka Springs, thank you for what you’ve done for Eureka Springs.” Rice said he wanted to focus on the reasons why Arkansas’ tourism industry is looking good for 2018, starting by thanking Gov. Asa Hutchinson for his support of the department. Hutchinson has given the department supplemental appropriations for international marketing and research, Rice said, which has helped tourism grow in the state. “Every day for the next 14 years, 10,000 boomers turn 65. That’s a big market for us,” Rice said. “We’re going to try to go more after those folks. Eureka’s the perfect market for those.” Another thing Hutchinson has done to help tourism, Rice said, is place Kane Webb as executive director of the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism. “Kane’s a native of Hot Springs. He’s got a degree in journalism,” Rice said. “He loves Arkansas more than anybody. We could not have done better. [Hutchinson] keeps appointing really dedicated and re-
sourceful people.” The economy is doing well, Rice said, which bodes well for tourism. He said the stock market is at a record high. “That’s another reason why Arkansas tourism is looking really positive in 2018,” Rice said. Everyone at the tourism department is well-qualified, Rice said. “You have a really quality team working on your behalf. I think it’s the best tourism division staff we’ve ever had,” Rice said. The department has a steady stream of funding, Rice continued. He said that’s a big deal after seeing what the department looked like 40 years ago. Back then, Rice said, the department had a marketing budget of $600,000. That would barely buy a full-page ad in a national magazine, he said. To address that problem, Rice said, he worked with a group of people to establish a tourism tax in 1987. “It brought us about $3.5 million that first year, which is far above the $600,000 we were used to, and this year it’s going to bring in about $16 million,” Rice said. “Those are dollars we reinvest for you all. We have put together a comprehensive research campaign making sure to create more jobs and generate more taxes.” Tourism continues to improve and diversify, Rice said. He remembered when the only tourism opportunities in the state involved being outdoors, saying that’s not true today. “We now offer a truly diverse experience,” Rice said. The state has added many attractions, he said, including the Clinton Presidential Center, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Johnny Cash’s boyhood home,
Main Street Eureka Springs featured in annual ‘Main Streets Across America’
National Life Group has announced its annual list of Main Streets Across America, and Arkansas is represented this year by Main Street in Eureka Springs. The list is a celebration of streets in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia that embrace a strong sense of community and a commitment to creating an environment where people want to
live, work and play. “Eureka Springs’ Main Street is a great example of a vibrant place at the heart of its community,” said Lee Duncan at Alliance Group, an affiliate of National Life Group. “I am thrilled that Main Street is featured this year and that we get to share Eureka Springs’ community pride and unique stories with a broader audience.”
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The winners of the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards pose after the chamber’s banquet Dec. 7. Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge won the Community Foundation Award, Diane Murphy was named the Community Service Champion and Barbara Geneson took the Dedication Award.
Esse Purse Museum, Keels Creek Winery and dozens of microbreweries. Overall, Rice said, tourism is looking up. “The economy is in good shape, we have a great team shouldering the load, our funding situation is encouraging and we’ve got a great pipeline of projects coming in,” Rice said. He asked everyone at the banquet to keep striving to be better, saying that’s how all industries grow. “What can you do to improve your organization or your business? What can
you do to empower your employees to give better customer service?” Rice said. “What can you do to contribute to Eureka’s growth while maintaining this unique charm and character? What can you do to convince your legislators to support Arkansas’ tourism industry?” He continued, “Which way will we be going in Arkansas in 2018? Working together, we can make the state’s tourism industry bigger and better. I want to thank all of you for doing everything you’ve done to make it the way it is today.”
Debut of The Nine Lessons choir a success
The advent service of The Nine Lessons, held Dec. 10 at the United Methodist Church of Eureka Springs, saw the birth of a new music ministry from the churches and communities of Carroll County. The 34-member Celebration Choir sang to a packed church of those gathered in fellowship and love of music. The Nine Lessons combines a worship service with concert-level music performance.
Under the batons of Benjamin C. Winn, artistic director, Sharon Keck Parker, associate director, and Beverly Beard, director of the Jubilee Ringers Hand Bell Choir, the evening was a combination of scared scripture, choral selections and beloved Christmas carols. A love gift offering of more than $1,000 was taken up to benefit Flint Street Fellowship and Food Pantry.
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Council OKs new substance abuse policy for transit By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
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The Eureka Springs Transit Department is rolling into the new year with an updated substance abuse policy. On Monday night, the Eureka Springs City Council heard from transit director Ken Smith about the new policy. After an audit in November, Smith said, he learned the department is complying with federal regulations but should adopt a new substance abuse policy including opioids. The policy is an attempt to curb the opioid epidemic, Smith said. “That includes testing for … all those prescription drugs that need a prescription. If an employee has tested positive for the opioid and does not have a valid prescription, it’s a positive test,” Smith said. “Since transit is a no-tolerance agency, their employment will end.” If the employee has a valid prescription for the opioid, Smith said, the test will return negative but with safety concerns. “We’ll have to sit down with the driver and doctor and determine if he can continue driving a trolley under his current condition,” Smith said. Alderwoman Mickey Schneider asked if medical marijuana will be included as one of the prohibited substances, saying it will become legal in 2018. “At this time for the federal government, marijuana is still a Schedule I restricted narcotic,” Smith said. “It hasn’t changed yet, so if a driver needs medical marijuana for something, his medical condition will probably negate
him driving for us.” He added, “The department of transportation has stated no matter what the state laws are concerning marijuana, it’s still illegal for a public transportation driver to test positive for it.” There is discussion, Smith said, about how to determine when an employee is under the influence of marijuana. “Right now, we have up to 32 hours to test somebody who we suspect is under the influence of something,” Smith said. “There’s discussion about when exactly is someone under the influence of marijuana. They may test positive for marijuana, but they’re not under the influence of it.” Alderman Terry McClung moved to adopt the new policy, and the council agreed to do so. The council moved on to discuss the procedure for appointing a new council member. Alderwoman Peg Adamson announced Nov. 11 she will be resigning from her Ward 2 position on the council Jan. 1. Alderman David Mitchell asked city attorney Tim Weaver to clarify how the council will go about filling Adamson’s position, and Weaver said the council would declare a vacancy and vote on applicants. “The way the council has done this at a previous time was to declare the seat empty and then at the next meeting took a full vote,” Weaver said. “You would declare a vacancy. You would meet your candidates. The mayor does not get a vote. It only goes to the five members that remain on the council.” Mitchell suggested that applicants re-
quest to be put on the ballot by notifying city clerk Ann Armstrong, and Weaver said that would work out fine. “There is nothing in state law that says specifically they notify the clerk, but I’d assume someone needs to assemble the list and if the council defers that individual being the clerk, that certainly is a viable way of doing it,” Weaver said. Alderman Terry McClung said he wants to declare the vacancy at the first meeting in January and vote at the first meeting in February. Alderwoman Kristi Kendrick said she’d like to vote sooner than that. “I’d hate to see us go without a full council for a month and a half or two months,” Kendrick said. McClung said he wouldn’t be at the second meeting in January to vote, and alderwoman Mickey Schneider said she didn’t mind waiting until the first meeting in February. “If we’re going to be missing people at the second meeting, we make it for the first meeting in February,” Schneider said. “It’s not that big of a deal. It’s better to take your time and work things out and talk with the people and let them get used to what’s going on, get them up to date and do it right rather than rush through.” In other business, the council approved an ordinance clarifying quorum of the whole for all commissions on a first reading and a second reading by title only. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, at The Auditorium.
Keith J. Scales releases new book about Eureka Springs
Keith J. Scales, tour manager at the Crescent and Basin Park Hotels in Eureka Springs, has been introducing guests to ghosts for many years. He has thought a lot about Theodora, Michael, the Girl in the Mist and the other resident specters. Now, he has written a book about them illustrated by Rebecca J. Becker. House of a Hundred Rooms: Tales the Ghost Tour Guides Do Not Tell is a collection of original stories of the supernatural, all set in the legendary 1886 Crescent Hotel and featuring the hotel’s most famous guests. The stories depict events
that could have occurred when those individuals were alive, or after they moved on.Scales includes several types of supernatural stories in this collection, including a young worker who died during the construction of the hotel turning up at Crescent College for Women decades later, a gangster in fear of his life hiding out in the hotel since prohibition, a student who died in a fall from an upper balcony, a murdered politician sending a newspaperman to the underground city to find his body, a woman’s arm passing through a wall, two lost children making
a home in the empty building and a weary and somewhat skeptical guide leading an unruly group on a tour that grows increasingly bizarre. “Every night when the ghost tours were done,” Scales says, “I would sit up late and invent stories about the spirits in the hotel, filling in the details of the outlines we give on the tours, or creating altogether new stories.” The book will be available at the Crescent from Dec. 4 or immediately at https:// www.amazon.com/House-HundredRooms-Tales-Guides/dp/1978086881.
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Dec. 15 and 17: Holiday Island Singers Concert
17 Elk St.
Dec. 18: Metafizzies Meeting
The Holiday Island Singers will present a Christmas program, “Joy to the World,” at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, at the Holiday Island Country Club Ballroom. Tickets may be purchased from any Holiday Island Singer or at the door.
The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) meeting will feature a video on the star of Bethlehem followed by an open discussion at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. All are welcome.
Dec. 16: Home for the Holidays Concert
Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Service
The annual Home for the Holidays Concert will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, in the Auditorium. Local Eureka Springs singers and groups will perform songs of the season, including Don Matt and Scott Thompson, Dusty “Delvis” Duling with Chris Harp, Melonlight Dance, Jazz #9 featuring Cyndi Corkran, Pearl Brick, Nick Rorick, Michael Garrett, Mike Maloney, The Harris Family and more. Two short plays will be mixed in with the music. There is no charge to attend, but donations to the Flint Street Food Bank will be accepted at the door.
Dec. 17: EUUF Service
Marcie Brewster will speak on “The Importance of Listening” at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, at
The Holiday Island Community Church will have its normal service at 9:30 a.m. and a special Christmas Eve service at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24. There will be a reception before the Christmas Eve service from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Dec. 24: Christmas Celebration Service
First Christian Church invites all its neighbors, visitors and residents in Carroll County to be guests at the Christmas Celebration service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, at 763 Passion Play Road in Eureka Springs.
Dec. 24: EUUF Service
Peggy Kjelgaard and Lynn Larson will lead the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) in holiday
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Dec. 24: Candlelight Communion Service
First Christian Church invites all its neighbors, visitors and residents in Carroll County to be guests at the Candlelight Communion service at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, at 763 Passion Play Rd. in Eureka Springs.
Dec. 25: Community Christmas Dinner
A community Christmas Dinner, sponsored by Flint Street Fellowship, will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Christmas day on Monday, Dec. 25, at the ECHO Clinic dining room at East Van Buren and Rockhouse Road in Eureka Springs. There is no charge for the event, and it is open to the public. To volunteer to help with the dinner, call 479-981-2379.
Dec. 31: EUUF Service
The Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) will hold a holiday potluck brunch at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, at 17 Elk St. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to share and enjoy the holiday feast.
Dec. 31: Universal Worship Service
The Sufi Center of the Ozarks will host its annual New Year’s Eve Universal Worship Service at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at 17 Elk St. This year’s service will be combined with the monthly dances of universal peace. Participation is free of charge. Contact Rebecca Babbs at 479-2538303 or at BabbsRebecca@gmail.com for more information.
ONGOING MEETINGS
A Universal Worship Service will be held from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. every Sunday at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. in the downstairs meeting room to celebrate the world religions with candle lighting, readings, music and prayer. All are welcome. Flora Roja Community Acupuncture and Herbal Apothecary will host a monthly herbal community potluck from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month at 119 Wall St. in Eureka Springs. Guests are asked to bring a dish to share. Vegans and vegetarians are encouraged to attend. This is a free event. For more information, call (479)-253-4968.
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Garage Sale INDOOR YARD SALE Saturday, December 16th, 8am-4pm. 14920 Hwy 187, Eureka Springs. Furniture, King Air Number Bed, Miscellaneous Kitchen and Household items, Miscellaneous Hardware, 32 Ton Log Splitter, Cub Cadet Riding Lawn Mower and Miscellaneous.
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TRANSITION Jack French, of Berryville, was born Aug. 1, 1947, in Cairo, Ill., son of Jackie Lovell and Mary Frances (Delk) French. Surrounded by his family he departed this life, Thursday, Dec. 7, in Berryville, at the age of 70 years. Jack retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone as a lineman after 30 years of employment. In 2001 he owned and operated Two Jack’s Pawn Shop in Eureka Springs. Jack was a member of the Elks Lodge and official mailbox holder at the Rowdy Beaver. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing slots, traveling, and playing pool. He was always up for a celebration, but most of all he loved spending time with his grandsons. Our hearts are broken, and our minds continue to flood with happy memories, funny stories and a wish that we could bring him back. We can’t believe he is gone. The most loving and caring husband, dad, INCREDIBLE grandpa and friend to many, we will miss him more than words can express. He never missed a birthday or event for his grandsons and was always there when they needed him. He wasn’t ready to be
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School board hears update on community center progress By Scott Loftis CarrollCountyNews@cox-internet.com
Representatives of the Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation told the Eureka Springs School Board on Monday night that mold remediation will begin next week at the center, which is housed at the former Eureka Springs High School. Diane Murphy, chair of the foundation’s board of directors, said the foundation has received a $50,000 grant from the Windgate Charitable Foundation that will help pay for the mold remediation. Murphy told the school board that the community center has made a commitment to host the annual Chocolate Lovers Festival, which is traditionally held in February, so the mold remediation must be completed by then. Murphy said the community center expects to open its gym
for limited hours this spring. Foundation board member Kathy Remenar, a retired Eureka Springs High School teacher, told the board that the community center’s after-school program is running well. Remenar said an average of 40 to 45 children a day are participating in the program, which is in its second year. There was no charge for participation in the first year; this year, Remenar said there is a “minimal” charge but scholarships are available for students whose families can’t afford to pay for the program. “Everything’s coming together,” said Murphy, who added that the board is working as quickly as its finances will allow. “We are always moving at the pace of the money,” she said.
Also at Monday’s meeting, the board approved spending up to $1,200 to hold the high school prom at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. Treasurer Pam McGarrah told the board that she hadn’t received an exact quote but said the district spent around $1,000 on last year’s prom. The board also heard from high school principal David Gilmore, who said students will be given packets of work to take home as part of the school district’s Alternative Methods of Instruction plan. Act 862 of 2017, approved by the state legislature, allows school districts to use the alternative methods on days when the superintendent closes schools, such as in the event of inclement weather. “It’s not going to be busy work,” Gilmore said. “It’s not going to be fluff work.”
Gilmore said the high school recently started a tutoring program and it is going well so far. Gilmore also told the board that the school has submitted a bid to host a regional basketball tournament and will make a presentation to the Arkansas Activities Association, which awards the postseason tournament bids, on Jan. 11. “I think we’ve got a decent shot at getting regionals here,” Gilmore said. The board also heard a presentation from elementary physical education teacher Lisa Williams regarding the SPARK PE curriculum. There was no executive session and no personnel items to discuss during the meeting. The board’s next meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, in the district administration building.
Orchestra blends festive, patriotic tunes for Christmas concert By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
The Carroll County Community Orchestra is bringing a unique gift to listeners this Christmas. Director Jim Swiggart said the community orchestra’s Christmas concert will feature merry melodies, patriotic tunes and Broadway hits. Among the selections featured are “The Star-Spangled Banner,” “Selections from Chicago,” “Broadway in the ‘90s,” “Manhattan Beach March,” “Christmas Pops Medley,” “A Christmas Festival,” “Brighton Beach” and “Feliz Navidad.” The Christmas concert will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at Bobcat Arena in Berryville. Swiggart said the community orchestra is composed of musicians from across Carroll County, including students from the Berryville, Alpena, Green Forest and Eureka Springs school districts. “We got a new adult musician out of Green Forest who hasn’t played for a long time,” he said. “It’s exciting to see people come back and play on their horns again. We also have several new students. Some of them are pretty young, and they’re excited about getting to play mature music.”
The wide variety of music that students read and play while in the orchestra helps them develop techniques that will allow them to be better musicians, he said. “That’s probably the main thing we do,” Swiggart said. “Students have been playing for football season and are starting to get some Christmas music ready, but the 12 selections they’re playing in the orchestra will get them ready to be a good player for All-Region and All-State band.” He continued, “They see this literature and think ‘I want to fall in love with my instrument and become a good player.’ That’s really what this is all about. The orchestra challenges students to explore new literature that they don’t get to see in a regular school setting.” Berryville student Kaylee Liley plays saxophone in the community orchestra and said she loves getting to play all the Christmas songs that will be featured in the concert. “My favorite piece is probably ‘Brighton Beach,’ but I also like all the Christmas songs we’re playing. It’s really festive,” she said. Liley said being part of the community orchestra is fun because people of every
talent level are playing music together. “It’s really nice to hear the music and get to be a part of it,” she said. Alpena student Christopher Anderson plays flute in the community orchestra. He said the literature featured in the Christmas concert offers band students more of a challenge. “It’s really a learning experience,” he said. “We get to play with people who are more experienced and less experienced and see how that kind of plays together. It’s a different feel from any other band I’ve been in, and we go at a much faster pace, too.” Berryville student Dustin Scarrow said he has been playing trumpet in the community orchestra for four years now. “I joined four years ago, and I’ve enjoyed it ever since,” he said. “I feel like it’s a wonderful experience playing with older musicians who are more experienced, as well as students from other schools. My favorite piece this season is probably ‘Selections from Chicago.’ ” Berryville student Nathan Edwards said he was encouraged by his sister and his friend to join the community orchestra as a percussionist.
“My sister was a percussionist and would play percussion and clarinet in the community orchestra,” he said. “This is my first day, but I know I’m going to have fun with it. I’ve been reading through the pieces, and I think ‘Feliz Navidad’ will probably be my favorite.” Swiggart said the community orchestra presents a winter and spring concert each year to support music education in Carroll County. A special program will be produced for each concert listing the supporters of music education in local communities, he said. “Last year, we helped 19 kids get a chance to go to a music camp over the summer,” he said. “Those who have graduated were able to apply those scholarships toward their college tuition. That worked out really well for them.” Swiggart concluded, “The main purposes of this whole thing is raising money for students to go to music camps. It gives kids a chance to expand their music education, and it gives adults a chance to get back into an ensemble.” The Carroll County Orchestra rehearses from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Monday in the Berryville High School band room.
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Pat Dean Crawford-Rude
Sept. 29, 1955 – Nov. 21, 2017
Patrick Dean Crawford-Rude, 62, restaurant owner and real estate agent in the Eureka Springs area, passed away suddenly on Nov. 21, 2017. Pat was born on Sept. 29, 1955 in Toledo, Ohio, the second child of Donald & Beverly (Barks) Crawford. Pat’s professional career covered a wide variety of interests. He first attended and graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science where he was a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Illinois and California from 1977-1989. In 1990, Pat changed professions where he had a very successful career with Golden Eagle Insurance and progressed quickly into the position of Senior Executive. During this time he met the love of his life, Jerry W. Rude. In 2001, Pat and Jerry took a huge leap in their “joint entrepreneurship” in purchasing and opening their own successful franchise of “Woody’s Hot Dogs” in Palm Springs, Calif. Then in 2004, they sold the franchise and moved to Eureka Springs where they purchased Gaskins Cabin, turning it into Gaskins Cabin Steakhouse which become one of the leading restaurants in the area. In 2009, they returned to Southern California where Pat enjoyed his period of “semi-retirement.” In February 2015, they both agreed that it was time to leave the “hustle and bustle” of Los Angeles, returning to Eureka Springs where he began his career in real estate. Pat was a strong supporter of the Good Shepherd Humane So-
ciety where he volunteered at the thrift store and served as a member of the board. Pat had previously also served as a member of the board of OARS (Ozarks Aids Resources & Services). Pat is survived by his devoted husband of 23 years, Jerry Rude, his sister Robin Crawford, niece, Kris Weeman, and his beloved “children,” Mokolo, Ledeera, Tyroc and Wunjo. A service of Remembrance to celebrate Pat’s amazing life was held on Dec. 7 in Eureka Springs. Contributions may be made in Pat’s memory to the Good Shepherd Humane Society.
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Hwy 62 West Eureka Springs, AR
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. • 7-Days A Week
Phone: 1-479-253-9561 We guarantee all sales or your money will be cheerfully refunded if not satisfied. We reserve the right to limit subject to market availability.
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