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VOLUME 16 NUMBER 7

APRIL 2, 2015

Religious tolerance? n LGBTs, Methodists

banned from Eureka’s Celebrate Jesus parade

n Ballinger’s Religious Freedom bill sparks protests in Little Rock

TOPNEWS STO keeps ruling

n in perspective

Lost final battle, but won war against SWEPCO Page 4

n Floods damage

local businesses Volunteers help with cleanup efforts Page 12

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7:58 p.m. — Dogs were released to their owner after an impound fee was paid.

March 24 12:20 a.m. — A caller reported a beaver in the road and an officer advised she leave it alone. Good advice.

10:55 a.m. — An officer filed a report on fraud.

4:25 p.m. — Officers advised men advertising a tree cutting business that they needed a license to do so.

6:00 p.m. — A subject filed a report on harassment.

March 25 1:01 p.m. — An officer filed a report on a missing person.

3:53 p.m. — An officer assisted with traffic control while a stalled truck was moved out of the roadway.

5:16 p.m. — An officer resolved a dispute between two women.

March 26 12:39 a.m. — An officer filed a report on unauthorized use of a vehicle.

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7:07 a.m. — An officer helped calm down a disruptive patient.

1:07 p.m. — An officer followed a reported erratic driver and found the person to be driving fine.

3:40 p.m. — An officer helped control a disoriented patient.

5:34 p.m. — An officer advised a subject of a protection order.

March 29 1:34 a.m. — A subject was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, city ordinance speeding, open container and driving left of center.

12:53 p.m. — An officer filed a report on theft.

2:15 p.m. — An officer filed a report on damage to a home.

11:27 p.m. — An officer was unable to locate a couple reported to be involved in a domestic dispute.

March 30 2:51 a.m. — A hotel employee asked for help with a customer but called back saying the issue had been resolved.

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Ballinger’s Religious Freedom bill sparks protests, prayers in Little Rock

Controversy continues in Eureka Springs as LGBTs are banned from Jesus parade

By Deborah Horn As 12-year-old Mia Sims joined a growing crowd for a prayer vigil in downtown Little Rock on Monday evening, the message she hoped to convey to Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was simple, “Veto House Bill 1228.”

About 200 people gathered outside the Governor’s Mansion at the corner of West 18th and Center streets, while earlier in the day about 300 gathered at the Arkansas State Capitol, also in protest of the bill.

Young Mia, of Little Rock, reflected many protestors’ concerns, saying she worries that the bill sponsored by state Rep. Bob Ballinger “isn’t fair to certain people … We’re all equal.”

Ballinger, R-Hindsville, said he was surprised by the protests. Still, he said, “I applaud

those individuals for paying attention and getting involved in the legislative process.”

However, he says they are misinformed and the bill, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, isn’t directed at any group, including the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities.

At home in Eureka Springs, the unintentional epicenter of this growing controversy, Eureka Springs Alderman James Devito said about the Little Rock protests, “I wish I had been there.”

It was an eventful day at the Capitol. Ballinger reported that one legislator was spat on, and when asked by a fellow representative if the bill would foster discrimination, Ballinger said, “No.” At that point, the Arkansas Times reported Ballinger was booed by the protesters.

Repeal 2223 Ordinance 2223 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas

In contrast, the Monday evening vigil led by clergy of various faiths was low-key.

In Eureka Springs, Celebrate Jesus parade organizers refused to allow members of the Methodist Reconciling Ministry group, which includes members of the LGBT community, to participate in Saturday’s parade, which coincidentally occurs on Spring Diversity Weekend.

“I suspect that our Reconciling Ministry group, because of its advocacy of the principles of the Reconciling Ministry Network, was uninvited because we were conspicuous in our support for the LGBT community,” said Lamont Richie, who is also president of the Eureka Springs Gay Business Guild. “The organizers were told that we would not be political, no signs, cheers or literature, regarding the local non-discrimination ordinance sub-

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ject to a referendum vote in May.” “[The] parade has always been praising Jesus and giving good news to the believers and they [LBGTs] have their own agenda. We as Christians don’t have that. We want the Lord to be glorified,” said Laura Nichols, parade organizer.

Eureka Springs Mayor Butch Berry said, “It appears to me that there’s a lot of hypocrisy in some organized religions, and now we have churches discriminating against other churches. In my opinion we should practice the Golden Rule and love one another, and recognize that all people have rights.”

It’s not that simple “It’s an extremely complicated issue. It’s emotional and it’s dealing with basic human rights,” Ballinger said about his bill.

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STO keeps final ruling in perspective

By Scott Loftis

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Save The Ozarks didn’t win the final battle in its campaign to prevent the construction of a high-voltage power line through the middle of Carroll County, but the local grassroots group certainly can claim victory in the war.

In a ruling issued last Wednesday, the Arkansas Public Service Commission denied STO’s request to be awarded attorney’s fees from Southwestern Electric Power Co., and officially removed the case from the commission’s docket.

That move came nearly three months after SWEPCO withdrew its application for regulatory approval to build the proposed 345-kilovolt transmission line. SWEPCO said further analysis by Southwest Power Pool, the area’s Regional Transmission Organization, indicated the project was unnecessary.

STO Director Pat Costner said the organization was disappointed with the final ruling by the APSC, but pleased with the overall outcome.

“I think all of us have that bone-tired but good feeling you get when a long, hard job is finally done,” Costner said. “… The war is over and we won. Compared with that, it’s no big deal if part of the mop-up doesn’t go the way we’d like.”

Costner said STO does have other options to pursue attorney’s fees.

“We can ask the Court of Appeals to take a look at this last go-round on compensation. We haven’t made a decision yet.

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There’s other mop-up too. During the last two years, we learned the hard way that some state laws and the Arkansas Public Service Commission tend to place a much higher priority on the wants of electric utility companies like SWEPCO and regional transmission organizations like the Southwest Power Pool than on the needs and rights of Arkansas property owners.

Changing state laws and changing APSC’s rules, habits, and attitudes won’t be quick or easy. Will STO take these on? We’re still thinking about it.”

Costner said the effort to stop SWEPCO’s proposal, which began nearly two years ago in April 2013, has been costly but STO has also benefited from attorneys and expert witnesses who have discounted their charges.

“Because our attorneys and experts have been so unbelievably generous with us in their billings and because the ‘core’ of STO has continued to volunteer and to cover most other expenses, the tally still comes in at around $150,000.

“Because our supporters have donated so generously — and we’re more grateful to them than words can express — we don’t see a need for active fundraising right now.”

STO’s future, Costner said, is still to be determined.

“The near future depends in part on whether we go to the Court of Appeals on the commission’s latest decisions,” she said. “ Otherwise, we’ve done what we set out to do — stop SWEPCO. “This doesn’t mean STO can completely stand down just yet. It is unprecedented in Arkansas and a national rarity that a utility company like SWEPCO is stopped from constructing a high-voltage transmission line. This makes us living proof that ordinary people can protect their homes, values and livelihoods against very powerful forces, even with great odds stacked against them. While STO can’t be the go-to organization that meets every threat to the Ozarks, we will share what we’ve learned, offer advice, and serve as a reminder that the little guys can win.”

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Transit Director Kenny “Smitty” Smith shows how the Eureka Springs trolleys can be tracked by riders who want to know where specific trolleys are and when they will arrive at each stop.

Real time tracking of trolleys now in place

By David Frank Dempsey EUREKA SPRINGS—Trolley riders can now spend less time waiting at trolley stops by accessing their trolley’s location, travel direction and speed using the city’s new real time tracking system online via computer or smartphone.

The system can be accessed from the city’s trolley website — www.EurekaTrolley. Org. The city’s website, www.cityof eurekasprings.org, also has the links. With computers and smartphones, the location services for the device must be activated to use the system. With a smartphone people can scan the adjacent QR code tag with a free QR Scan app.

Signs bearing the OR code tags will soon be set up at each of the city’s trolley stops.

Hardware for the system was rented for each of the city’s 12 trolleys from GPS In-

sight. The system is free to users and will cost the city $30 per vehicle per month, or about $5000 per year for all the trolleys. The system will soon be added to the city’s three tram tour buses.

Transit Director Kenny “Smitty” Smith called the rental deal the least expensive of real time tracking options. The closest other option would be in the neighborhood of $50,000 a year. “That was just too expensive for us,” Smith said.

The Eureka Springs Transit System has an annual budget of about $900,000 per year with approximately $400,000 coming from a 50/50 matching grant from the Federal Transit Administration. The city also receives state funds totaling about $167,000 for a total of $567,000. Trolley fairs, parking fees and tram tours, pay for the remaining $333,000.

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Man arrested in connection with home invasion

By Alana Cook Eureka Springs police arrested one man last Friday and are still looking for four other suspects in connection with the March 18 home invasion on Nova Street that left an elderly man injured.

Brock Boren, 23, was taken into custody at the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and charged with aggravated assault, aggravated robbery, battery in the third degree, false

imprisonment in the third degree, false imprisonment in the first degree, residential burglary and terroristic threats.

Eureka Springs Police Department Detective Paul Sebby said police are still looking for four other suspects believed to be involved.

The victim was beaten, tied up and attacked while the alleged thieves stole his safe and camera equipment, according to ESPD.

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Making sense of Ordinance 2223

he fallout from the emergency passing of Ordinance 2223 has resulted in a regime change at the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce, the ousting of its CEO and resignation of two board members, and the division Alana Cook of a town that is gearing up for tourist season while trying to pull itself out of an economic rut.

Hardly anyone in the public eye, including myself and this newspaper, has been immune from criticism, and in many cases, unfounded, hateful attacks — I can honestly say that this is the first time I have been the subject of a story I was covering.

Local interest groups — Repeal 2223 and Keep Eureka Fair — have launched campaigns to encourage citizens of Eureka to get out and vote on 2223 in the early May special election.

Amidst the controversy, I am hearing local business owners and citizens alike express confusion on exactly what 2223 does and how it will affect them if it is not repealed.

Their confusion is warranted because one thing both sides agree on it that this law is the first of its kind to ever be passed in the U.S. From the first meeting at the First Christian Church, attended by Bishop and former chamber operations director Toni Rose, Fayetteville attorney Travis Story and First Christian Church pastor Phil Wilson, the chamber expressed concern over certain provisions in 2223, saying the law could hinder they way the

chamber and its members do business. Not once did I ever hear anyone from the chamber say that they took issue with LGBTs. What I did hear is that this is a vague law that could open the chamber and its members to lawsuits, a point that city attorney Tim Weaver made the night the law was passed on three readings. In particular, Weaver warned the council against provisions in the ordinance that levy criminal penalties in the form of fines for discrimination, an act that is usually assessed civil penalties through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Federal Housing Administration.

The chamber took issue with another provision that states, “all contractors doing business with the city of Eureka Springs shall comply with this ordinance.” From a contractual and legal standpoint, I fully agree with the chamber’s concerns. The issue is with the way the law is written, not with the civil rights of LGBTs. I’ve written and helped craft over the years hundreds of contracts and if I were doing business with a city that had a law written this way, I would go elsewhere because it’s too much of a risk. In fact, mid- to large-sized businesses sometimes do risk assessments before moving to or contracting with a city or other businesses.

Again, I would like to reiterate that discrimination and hate in any form is unethical and should not occur and as the mother of an LGBT child, I would like to see more protections.

I strongly encourage voters to probe for answers and conduct thorough research on this very unique law, because it could have lasting effects on the way that Eureka does business and its economic future overall.

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Citizen Opinion by Cindy Worley

What does religious tolerance mean to you?

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Trust ye not in lying words

Beth Martin-Smith

Leigh Anne Larson

Respect for all.

Ed Kunkel

“The Preacher”

“Leigh Anne”

Love everybody.

Acceptance, there are many religions but only one God.

Wen Norton

Judy Wenger

Gayle Salecki

Mind your own business and you won’t be minding mine. (Hank Williams)

Everyone is entitled to believe as they choose without persecution from any other group or faith.

Not judging people for their life choices, their sins, their race, their appearance or religious beliefs.

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“Wen”

“Judy”

“Mud St. Hostess”

Listen up pastor Phil Wilson and Passion Play CEO Randall Christy: Joseph Goebbels, Hitler’s director of propaganda said that “If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it.”

I say: “Trust ye not in lying words,” Jeremiah 7:4.

Once again, a sane citizen who does not believe in discrimination of any kind, not even against untruthful “Christians,” has to refute the insinuations and made-up “facts” about Eureka’s Christians being harassed or asked to leave a business. Now, I am not condoning this rude behavior, but when Christy refers to a so-called, anonymous incident where a woman, man and their two girls were “humiliated” by a store owner, I say to them, listen.

Now you get just a taste of what lesbians, gay men, indigenous and poor people, African-Americans, transgender folks, immigrants and others who are not straight, neat white middle-class people have endured for ages. You don’t like it when it is directed towards you, but you excuse yourselves with empty words when it comes to the hurt hurled at us everyday. And, encouraged by you by your behavior. Just ask any lesbian or gay man if she/he has been discriminated against. We should laugh in your face.

Chief Executive Officer of the Great Passion Play Christy said some good things but his actions show he does not mean them.

The Bible says, “Ye shall know them by their fruits...

Citizen Survey What does religious tolerance mean to you? m Respect for everyone m Minding our own business m Not judging others Go to www.lovelycitizen.com and weigh in.

Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.”

Christy says, “Let’s all be fair, promote equality” but look at his intended acts. He wants to deny people who have been traditionally discriminated against by standing agains the protection of Ordinance 2223.

Christy has not because he cannot substantiate his statements about “Christians” being discriminated against in Eureka.

I really think these big-otts have psychological problems. I would not waste my time trying to hurt them. I am forced to respond to their lies, but I think it is far more fun to feed people, to pick up trash at Leatherwood Park, to take a sick person dinner, to give a ride to the doctor, to rescue abandoned animals, to hold someone’s suffering hand, to laugh at stupidity and to keep on loving.

Do not be deceived Eurekan voter. These big-otts really think gay people are sick, evil, perverted, sex crazed, child molesters and demand that they become exactly like these so-called “Christians,” denouncing who they are and whom they love.

I just am allergic to hypocrisy and words that do not jibe with a person’s actions. These people who call themselves Christians surely do not act with love. They are mean, judgmental and cherry-pick verses from their Bible to justify anything they want it to.

Vote for good sense, for 2223, and against fanatical religious domination.

T.A. LAUGHLIN Eureka Springs

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Intensive search for missing motorist scaled down Eyewitness gives first-hand account of driver washed into Leatherwood Creek

By David Frank Dempsey Last Wednesday night, long-time Elk Ranch resident Shirley Evans and her son Carl Bohannan watched in shock as George “Joe” Pyshny’s white Ford Explorer flipped off of a low-lying bridge on Highway 187 into Leatherwood Creek just a few yards across from her house during last Wednesday night’s storms that swept through Carroll County pummeling the area with hail and heavy rains.

At about 8 that night, Evans called 911 after she and her son watched in shock as they saw Pyshny’s white Ford Explorer being swept away from rapidly rising flood waters.

Pyshny tried to control the vehicle before it flipped and spun off the road backwards into the creek, just 60 feet down the road from her house. Evans said she and her son kept a battery-powered spotlight on the creek, but the SUV sank almost immediately.

That night, Evans’ home lost power in the storm so her son, who lives nearby, brought over the spotlight to watch as Leatherwood Creek waters rose above its banks. They saw several motorists approach the low-lying flooded section of road in front of her house — all but one turned back.

Pyshny’s vehicle approached Holiday Island from Hwy. 23 N. He stopped and got out near the Ozarks Southern Stone Quarry to check to see if it was safe to drive through.

He glanced at the floodwaters, got back into his vehicle, and drove through.

Evans and her son never saw Pyshny or his SUV again.

“You feel so helpless when you see something like that,” Evans said.

It was not the first time in the thirty-plus years she has lived there that she has had to report vehicles washed into the creek in front of her home. She estimates that 20 vehicles have been washed away there — many with fatal results — and believes a much-needed guardrail along that short stretch of Hwy. 187 would prevent the accidents she has witnessed over the years.

Search efforts scales down as state assistance suspends The search for Pyshny began last Wednesday night after Evans’ call and scaled down-

Photos by David Frank Dempsey

Shirley Evans called 911 last Wednesday evening to report seeing a white SUV floating toward Holiday Island on the flooded Highway 187 before the vehicle spun around and went backward into Leatherwood Creek across from the walnut tree next to the traffic sign.

Photo courtesy of Carroll County SORT Team

As floodwaters subside, a heavy brush truck is used to travel in the stream bed of Leatherwood Creek in search of a man thought to have been washed into the creek while trying to drive through a flooded portion of Highway 187 in the Elk Ranch area in Carroll County last Wednesday evening.

last Saturday evening when the state announced it would withdraw its assistance effective last Sunday. After several days of combing the banks and surrounding areas of Leatherwood Creek in Elk Ranch searching

for Pyshny, local emergency teams brought in a backhoe Tuesday to clear debris in areas that were previously unaccessible due to flood damage.

Emergency workers searched for the vehi-

cle through most of last Wednesday night but could make little progress because the creek spilled over the banks and flooded the valley with fast-moving muddy rainwater. The SUV was spotted after daylight Thursday, upside down with only its axles and tires peering through the water’s surface. It had floated downstream about one-half-mile from Evans’ house.

Emergency workers grappled with how to pull the overturned SUV out of the water.

Creek water was too deep and moving too fast to allow rescuers to enter the water that morning and boats could not navigate the area safely. By last Thursday night, creek water subsided enough to allow search teams access to the vehicle and connect a come-along type winch between the vehicle and nearby trees. After they turned the vehicle right-side up, they found no sign of Pyshny or the two dogs believed to be with him.

Holiday Island Fire Chief Jack Deaton said last Sunday that his department would continue a “scaled down search.” Holiday Island Fire Department spokesperson Kelly Trahan said there was a meeting after last Saturday’s search efforts and Mr. Pyshny’s family members agreed to suspend the intensive search.

Deaton said the earlier search had concentrated mainly on the area where vehicle went into the creek and the area by the storage units on Woodsdale Drive. The next steps will be to revaluate and print maps of the areas farther downstream and pinpoint areas where Pyshny could be. Deaton said kayakers plan to assist with the ongoing effort.

Nearly 200 emergency personnel and volunteers, including members of the Carroll County Special Operations Rescue Team (SORT), Marion County Swift Water Team, Tri-County Search and Rescue, Holiday Island Fire Department, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Arkansas Forestry Commission, National Parks Service and Mennonite Disaster Service, participated in the early part of the search. Carroll County Sheriff Randy Mayfield said he and his department plan to continue looking for Pyshny.

Pyshny lived in the Elk Ranch area and went missing just a few days before his birthday.

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Zombie Tag

What makes zombies so angry? Just ask, from left, zombies Tony Stephenson, Eureka Springs; John Larrison, Eureka Springs; Mary Wise, Holiday Island; and Beth Olson, Eureka Springs.

A zombie spider (David Anderson) is perched high above Leatherwood Creek bridge ready to spray players with his bright blue web as they exit the tunnel under the road.

‘Run, the zombies are coming,’ these uninfected players are thinking, carrying their bags of ‘zombie ammunition,’ aka marshmallows.

The Blue Team zombie hunters.

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Parade participants representing Pine Mountain Theater march downtown carrying a sign that reads, ‘Jesus loves us all,’ during last year’s Celebrate Jesus parade. Mike Bishop, former CEO of the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce and operator of Pine Mountain Jamboree, was ousted last month after the chamber issued a position statement raising concerns about the city’s new anti-discrimination law. Organizers of this year’s parade have banned a local church and LGBTs from participating.

Protests

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Countering Ballinger’s assertion, DeVito said he “doesn’t believe there have been any [recent] assaults on religious freedoms.”

DeVito said he feels Arkansans’ civil rights are taking a back seat to religious rights, and in February, he supported Eureka Springs’ Ordinance 2223, which prohibits businesses from discriminating against LGBTs and other minorities.

Richie, who was integral in the crafting of the ordinance, said that “since Arkansas does not extend civil rights protections to the LGBT community, it is obvious that it will be the primary target under HB1228.”

He went on to say that federal and state civil rights laws would trump any attempts to use HB 1228 to discriminate on the basis of race or skin color or ethnic background, but LGBTs have no such protections against discriminatory practices in Arkansas.

Ballinger agreed, saying legislation would have to be passed at the state level to give the LGBT community “protected status.”

Then it comes down to the religious rights of one person versus the civil rights of another, he said.

On Monday, Ballinger declined to add a non-discrimination amendment to his bill when Rep. David Whitaker, D-Fayetteville, asked him about the possibility.

Ballinger said he does not believe the law is a lawsuit waiting to happen; instead, he said

confusion exists because this bill was introduced on the heels of Senate Bill 202, which bars local governments from passing ordinances prohibiting sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination. Ordinance 2223 was unanimously passed with an emergency clause by the Eureka Springs City Council in February as a counter measure to SB 202.

Pastor Philip Wilson of First Christian Church in Eureka Springs, who is leading the Repeal 2223 campaign, discussed his opposition to the ordinance, “One problem is that it was passed illegally and it gives gay and lesbians more rights and takes away rights from heterosexuals.”

There will be a special election May 12 to decide whether Ordinance 2223 remains on the books or is tossed aside.

Nichols has lived in Eureka Springs for 47 years. She said that until recently, there was no division in the city and various groups weren’t pushing buttons.

“I have no hard feelings but what has happened with Eureka is very sad,” she said.

Berry said the city is just one of many communities across the country dealing with similar issues.

“I haven’t heard that much from the people [from his district] who are against the bill,” Ballinger said.

During a news conference just before press time Wednesday, Hutchinson said he would like to see the bill amended and would not sign it in its current form.

Kent Butler, who has played Jesus in the Great Passion Play, and is now the chamber’s board vice chairman, greets crowds during last year’s Celebrate Jesus parade. This year’s parade will be at the same time as Eureka’s Diversity Weekend.

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Photo by Deborah Horn

Families, clergy and friends from around Little Rock gathered at the Governor’s Mansion to protest House Bill 1228.

Photos by Deborah Horn

ABOVE: About 200 people gathered outside the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion in downtown Little Rock on Monday evening to pray and ask Gov. Asa Hutchinson to veto House Bill 1228. The bill was sponsored by state Rep. Bob Ballinger, R-Hindsville.

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Photo submitted by Roxie Howard

Volunteers begin cleanup last Thursday morning at the Art Colony after heavy rains from last Wednesday’s storm flooded several ground-level buildings in the colony.

Photo by Alana Cook

J.D. Harris operates a backhoe to clean up damage and flooding on Mill Hollow Road in front of the Art Colony last Thursday.

Floods damage businesses in Eureka Springs

By Alana Cook

Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

Businesses in Eureka Springs were damaged by flooding and emergency personnel responded to several incidents during last Wednesday’s storm when strong winds, thunderstorms and golfball-sized hail pummeled Carroll County and Eureka Springs.

Randy Ates, chief of the Eureka Springs Fire and EMS, said that around 9 p.m. last Wednesday, emergency workers rescued a man and woman from a car

that was submerged in floodwaters off of Mill Hollow Road. Ates said the couple was not injured.

The fire department also responded to several gas leaks and electrical short-circuit calls, a fire alarm, people trapped by rising water, and other emergency calls, according to Ates.

Several volunteers worked Thursday to clean up damage and debris at the Art Colony in Eureka Springs. Ground-level buildings were flooded and volunteers worked to clean up the storm damage on

North Main and Mill Hollow Road and in the colony’s courtyard.

“As terrible as this was, it shows the spontaneous generosity of people in a small community, whose generosity is based on mutual understanding,” Art Colony resident and writer Don Lee said.

The storm did not cause any damage to City Hall but did flood the bathrooms at The Auditorium, according to Eureka Springs Mayor Butch Berry.

“We are very blessed the storm came quickly,” Berry said. “There was a lot of

street flooding downtown but the water wasn’t able to get into the drains because it wasn’t a long rain.” Berry said the drainage ditch at Mill Hollow Road started to flood. Luckily, the storm drain below City Hall did not flood.

Joanna Hanna, the owner of Crescent Moon Beads and Jewelry on Spring Street, said that water seeped into her shop through the front door and she spent the morning cleaning it up. By afternoon, her shop was dry and bustling with patrons.

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Calendar of Events April 3 and 4: Celebrate Jesus Parade and Concert

The Celebrate Jesus Parade and Concert will be held Easter weekend in Eureka Springs. On Friday, April 3, there will be a variety of gospel music in the Basin Park Band Shell from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Saturday, there will be music from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. At 2 p.m. the parade will wind down Spring Street. After the parade passes the music will resume until 5 p.m. For more information, call 479 253 8925. Sponsored by the Western Carroll County Ministerial Association.

April 4: Diversity Weekend Outreach Event

The Reconciling Ministries of the Eureka Springs First Methodist Church will host its diversity weekend outreach event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at the New Delhi Cafe top deck on Spring Street in Eureka Springs.

There will be free bottled water, hot spiced tea, popcorn and cupcakes.

April 5: Essays by Tony Kushner

The Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk Street in Eureka Springs will meet Sunday, April 5, to read essays written by Tony Kushner, a gay playwright who won a Pulitzer and Tony award for his play “Angels in America.” Refreshments will follow and childcare is provided.

April 5: Easter Egg Hunt

The First United Methodist Church in Eureka Springs will have an Easter egg hunt 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 5. For more information, contact Elizabeth Kelley at 479-981-1226.

April 5: Easter Services

The First Presbyterian Church of Eureka Springs at 209 Spring Street in Eureka Springs will have an Easter Sunday service 11 a.m. April 5.

April 6: Holiday Island Community Blood Drive

The Holiday Island Community Blood Drive will be held 11 a.m.t o 4 p.m. Monday, April 6 at the Elks Lodge No. 1042 at 4 Park Cliff Drive in the Holiday Island Shopping Center. There will be a free cholesterol screening for all donors.

April 6: Metafizzies Meeting

The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) will meet at 7 p.m Monday, April 6, in the reading room of the Christian Science Church at 68 Mountain Street in Eureka Springs to view a video on a Japanese Buddhist pilgrimage reenacting the stages of the path to enlightenment.

April 6 and 7: Technology Petting Zoos

The Carroll County Libraries will host Technology Petting Zoos, featuring a 3D printer and the latest tablets and e-readers (no live animals), on Monday, April 6, and Tuesday, April 7. A Technology Petting Zoo is an open house, giving you the opportunity to get up close and personal with new technology; whether you want to get some hands-on experience before you buy, or if you are simply curious. You may also bring your own device for troubleshooting. The drop-in “zoo” is provided by the Arkansas State Library’s Technology Support coordinator, and is free to everyone. The tech zoo schedule is as follows; contact your library for more information: Green Forest Library, Monday, April 6, 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m, 3D Printer Demo at 2 p.m., 870-4386700; Berryville Library, Tuesday April 7, 9 a.m.-noon, 3D Printer Demo at 9:30 am, 870-423-2323; Eureka Springs Library, Tuesday April 7, 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 pm, 3D Printer Demo at 2 p.m., 479-253-8754.

April 8: Eureka Springs Lions Club Informational Meeting

The Eureka Springs Lions Club will meet at noon Wednesday, April 8, in the banquet room of the Forest Hill Restaurant. Lunch will be provided. For more information, call Juanita Ehret at 712660-6631.

April 9: Daughters of the American Revolution Meeting

The Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at the ECHO Clinic community meeting room in Eureka Springs. Drenda Higdon will speak on being ready for a disaster. Guests wanting to learn more about DAR are welcome. For more information, call 479-363-6005.

April 9: HAM Radio Meeting

The Little Switzerland Amateur Radio

Club will meet at noon Thursday, April 9 at the Rowdy Beaver Restaurant at 417 W. Van Buren in Eureka Springs for its monthly lunch and meeting. Anyone with an interest in amateur radio is welcome.

April 10 to 12: UFO Conference

The 28th Annual Ozark Mountain UFO Conference will take place Friday, April 10, through Sunday, April 12, at the Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs. For more information, visit www.ozarkufoconference.com.

April 11: Free Poetry Workshop

The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library will host a free poetry workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 11, in the Library Annex at 192B Spring Street. Immediately after the workshop, panelists and workshop participants will offer a reading to the public.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 2 • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Russell Family Artist Reception, 7 p.m.

• Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain, 479-253-6723: Lou Shields, 9:30 p.m.

• Grande Taverne, 37 N. Main St., 479-2536756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169, 169 E. Van Buren, 479-253-7122: Boss Karaoke, 8 p.m.

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 105 E. Van Buren, 479-253-2500: Starseed, 8 p.m., Ladies Night FRIDAY, APRIL 3 • Basin Park: Celebrate Jesus Concert, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Brian Martin, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Cathouse / Pied Piper, 82 Armstrong St., 479-363-9976: Jimmy Wayne Garrett & the Liberty Bell Rhythm Band, 8 p.m. to midnight • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain, 479-253-6723: IRIS, 9:30 p.m.

• Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-253-7020: DJ & Dancing, 9 p.m. to close

• Eureka Springs Ale House, 426 W. Van Buren, 479-363-6039: Elby Piano Music, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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

• Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122 : Boss Karaoke, 8 p.m.

•Henri’s Just One More, 19 1/2 Spring St., 479-253-5795: Juke Box, 9 p.m.

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): DJ Karaoke with Kara • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main St., 479-2532525: The Medicine Man Show, 6 p.m to 10 p.m.; Diversity Breakfast, 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Den, 45 Spring St., 479363-6444: Karaoke with DJ Goose, 9 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: Karaoke with Tiny, 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4 • Basin Park: Celebrate Jesus Concert, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Celebrate Jesus Parade, 2 p.m.

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• Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: DJ and Dancing, 9 p.m.

• Eureka Springs Ale House, 479-363-6039: Hottenanny Jam Session, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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

• Grub & Pub Club 169: Starseed, 8 p.m.

• Henri’s Just One More: Juke Box, 9 p.m.

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Opium Western, 9 p.m.

• New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main St., 479-2532525: Burlesque Show, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Diversity Breakfast, 11 p.m. to 2 a.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Den: Arkansas Bootleg, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Karaoke with DJ Goose, 9 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Tavern: Paper Jam Band, 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 5 • Chelsea’s, 479-253-6723: IRIS and Diversity Jam, 2 p.m.

• Eureka Live: DJ, Dancing and Karaoke, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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

• Ozark Mountain Taproom, 479-244-6922: Cards against Humanity/Board Games, Beer specials., 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Den: Jesse Dean, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Tavern: Game Day with free pool • The Aud, 36 S. Main St., 479-253-7788: ECM presents “A Streetcar Named Desire”, 7:00 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 6 • Chelsea’s: Springbilly, 9:30 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122 : Pool Tournament, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 7 • Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 9:30 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Jukebox Jam; Dollar Tacos • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Pool Tournament, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 • Chelsea’s: AJ Gaither, 9:30 p.m.

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): GG Unleashed, 7 p.m.

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The Natural Way Beware the Brown Recluse

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e all deal with patterns that are predictable such as colds and flu in the Jim Fain winter, allergies in both the spring and fall and chiggers/ticks/skeeters and Brown Recluse bites in the summer. This year, things are happening sooner. I’m already seeing spider bites, poison ivy and lots of tick bites.

We are smack dab in the middle of the part of the country where the Brown Recluse prefers to live. They jump, land and inflict a nasty bite. The ground zero of the bite often turns black as the skin dies. A large red circular welt rings the black center. Many times without good first aid the infection from the bite can last for weeks or months.

In diabetics this can be very dangerous because of blood flow problems if bitten on extremity. If attended to right away, there usually isn’t much of a problem. I’ve seen people take good care of themselves by putting an herbal plaster of basil, feverfew and witch hazel directly on the bite secured with a bandage, taking enteric coated garlic supplements and of course boosting the immune system with Astragalus or a standardized Echinacea.

You might even consider using an old-fashioned black ointment or grapefruit seed extract ointment right on the wound. For maximum impact, highdose monolaurin taken by mouth is the way to go.

At a certain point medical care is a necessity.

Suggestions for poison ivy include the homeopathic Rhus Tox X6 and baking soda as a powder to dry the blisters. A jewelweed wash found in specially made lye soap is great. Tepid showers and application of an anti-itch herbal rounds out the suggestions. If the exposure is severe or in a delicate part of the body, prompt medical care is a very good thing.

I had to call Texas early this year to order cactus juice so I can be ready for chigger/tick and skeeter season. I found this product many years ago and it has proven itself as a great product to be used during crawly and flying biter season. This is one of the only natural products that works as good if not better than the big brand names. I can’t tell you legally it effectively repels all of those miserable many leggeds. But it is DEET free, completely safe and I don’t get bitten at all when I use it and neither do other people.

Wisecrack Zodiac ARIES: You’ve had your panties in a twist so often, you’ve invented a new kind of thong. Step back and unwind on Wednesday before your eyes bug out. Also, use some bleach on those undies.

TAURUS: Go ahead, dance like nobody’s watching. Just remember, there’s a difference between Saturday Night Fever and Tuesday Night Allergy Attack. You might need some Benadryl after trying some new moves.

GEMINI: Are you a seafaring drama llama? You’re causing more waves than a belly dancer in a life raft. If folks shimmy into a life preserver when you walk by, quit rocking the boat.

CANCER: Your mojo is set on high all week long, and you’re feeling smoother than Bigfoot after a Brazilian. Rip off that old layer while you’re waxing poetic and go for the gusto.

LEO: Variety is the spice of life, but sarcasm is the salt required to swallow every dish. Shake away on Friday, your blood pressure will only go up if you hold it in.

VIRGO: The universe loves a practical joke, so watch out for cosmic whoopee cushions. Laugh when the fake fart noises erupt, and the pranksters will be caught off guard when you let the real ones slip.

LIBRA: A bird in the hand means you’ll going to need some baby wipes. No matter what you see in that bush, leave it alone; there could be a vicious pecker hiding in there.

SCORPIO: Your story has more holes than a Romulan Battle Bagel.

Engage the truth at warp five, or you’ll feel a few photon torpedoes across your bow.

SAGITTARIUS: You’ve had your failures, but you’re bouncing back better than Dolly Parton in a sports bra. Enjoy your success and keep those headlights bright so ev-

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eryone can bask in your light.

CAPRICORN: Let out that inner flower child to run wild and free. Just remember, body paint as an outfit may be good for the psyche, but showing your true colors can wreak havoc on the school board meeting.

AQUARIUS: Anything in this world can be accomplished with luck, common sense and a good dose of sneakiness. Right now you only have two of these things, but you’re crafty enough to build your

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own luck from a box of paperclips and a banana.

PISCES: The Force is strong within you, but you’re having trouble deciding to be a creative Jedi or caving to the dark side because they have cookies. Ask your Death Star boss if they’re planning a buffet lunch in addition to the dessert cart. Regular meals are a powerful motivator.

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Positions now available are: • Banquet Chef • Dishwashers • Ghost Tour Guide • Cosmetologist • Room Attendants • Aesthetician • Hostess • Nail Tech • Server • Massage Therapist • Cooks Weekends required

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Floor Nurses RN’s or LPN’s $2,000 sign on bonus Now Hiring CNA And offering sponsorships Housekeeping and Dietary Brighton Ridge offers a newly remodeled living and working environment located in the beautiful city of Eureka Springs, AR. Brighton Ridge offers a competitive wage scale, full health insurance, 401K plans, and vacation benefits.

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The landmark hotels believe passionately about building the individual through promotion from within, creating lifetime memories for our guests, protecting the irreplaceable landmarks and building a strong community to which we all love.

These hotels offer full-time employees benefits including health care and vacation and all employees receive a positive work environment and various employee incentive programs.

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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY....NOON-5 PM FOR SALE BY OWNER SPECTACULAR MOUNTAIN VIEW 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Pool, Clubhouse, Art Ctr Contemporary Home 2100 SF Two Master Suites Granite & Stainless Kitchen Two Car Attached Garage 3 Season Porch Outstanding primary or second home.

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COMMERCIAL OR OFFICE SPACE, 3022 E. Van Buren, Suite F, below Amish Collection. For immediate occupancy. Call Rex at 479-981-0081 or Joe at 479-981-0404, 9a.m. to 5p.m.

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TOM HEARST Professional Painting and Carpentry Painting & Wood Finishing Trim & Repair Carpentry Drywall Repair & Texturing Pressure Washing 479-244-7096

AFFORDABLE TREE SERVICE. Trimming and Removals. Good clean-up. 25 years experience.

Free estimates. Licensed and Insured. Call 479-981-0181.

ANDY STEWART/OZARK PAINT COMPANY: Specializing in interior painting. Also exterior, decks and pressure washing services available. Call 479-253-3764.

DAVIS HEAT&AIR. Proudly serving Carroll County for 10 years. Servicing all makes and models.

Licensed and Insured. Carrying AmericanStandard.

870-423-8776 EUREKA SPRINGS DUET MASSAGE. ''A relaxing couples experience.'' We come to you. Deep tissue, Swedish, Medical/Clinical. 17 years combined experience. Call/text 479-544-4942 or 727-366-3807.

LAST RESORT SOLUTIONS for old and new injury affecting nerves, brain, vascular, respiratory, digestive and urinary systems. Pain, Numbness, Fatigue, Brain Fog, Allergic or Inflammatory states.

Neurology, Acupuncture, Kinesiology, Clinical Nutrition. Steven Shiver, DC, ND. 479-665-2544 NEED HELP? CALL BILLY! Carpentry, Painting, Power Washing, Gutter cleaning, Yard clean-ups, Haul-offs, etc. 734-624-9006 (lives in E.S.) Q&R OUTDOOR SERVICES Hauling, mowing, painting, pressure washing, staining, tree removal.

Call John 479-244-0338 SIMPLICITY COUNSELING- Established & Effective: Improving the health of your friends and neighbors in this community in a relaxed respectful atmosphere since 2010. Depression, Anxiety, SelfWorth, Trauma, Grief, Adjustment & Relationships.

Call for professional licensed service 479-244-5181 ''It's your time.''

THE CLEAN TEAM Housecleaning and Janitorial.

Bonded and reliable. Many references. Free estimates. 20 years experience. Call 417-655-0694 or 417-597-5171.

CHIMNEY WORKS - Complete chimney services: sweeps, repairs, relining, and installation.

Call Bob Messer. 479-253-2284 FANNING'S TREE SERVICE Bucket Truck 65' reach. Professional trimming, stump grinding topping, removal, chipper. Free estimates.

Licensed, Insured. 870-423-6780, 870-423-8305 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

TREE WORK - Skilled tree care: trimming, deadwooding and removals. Conscientious, professional arborist and sawmiller, Bob Messer 479-253-2284

For Rent 1BR/1BA APARTMENT in Historic District, with balcony and off street parking. $575/mo 1st/last/deposit. Includes water, gas and wi-fi. Sorry, no dogs or smoking. Owner occupied building. 479-244-9155 1BR FURNISHED UNIT W/full kitchen. Extended stays, water and sewer included. 1-2 people. Porch and yard. $115/wk. 6965 Hwy 62, Eureka Springs.

417-561-5360 2+ BR/1.5 BA HOUSE Quiet neighborhood in Eureka. New kitchen, gas range, and wood floors. W/D, mostly unfurnished. One or two people. References & background check required. Available as late as May. $750/mo+$1,250/deposit. (479) 239-4228, Leave voice message.

HOLIDAY ISLAND DUPLEX. Available now. Large 1BR with yard. All appliances, deck, fireplace, clean, quiet! $425/mo.+deposit. 479-253-1732.

HOLIDAY ISLAND VERY Nice 2BR/1BA condo in quiet 4 plex with wooded views. Spacious unit with FP, W/D in unit. $570 includes water/trash.

Available 4/1. See details at http://fayar.craigslist.org/apa/4906795389.html Call or text 479-981-0758, 763-244-7707 SPACIOUS 1BR APARTMENTS Remodeled, limited availability Mid-April. Covered front deck and back deck with mountain view, utilities included, pets, blue trolley, references.

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DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL: 814 sq.ft., private bath, outside deck; 1125 sq.ft., shared bath, 2 large rooms,12' ceilings. Call 479-253-6326.

FLEXIBLE COMMERCIAL LEASE: Recently renovated and in beautiful, move in condition. Approx 1500 sqft; owner is willing to sub-lease to single offices for complimentary services/businesses, or entire space for single use. Medical, retail, service, business, etc - bring your ideas if you need space to lease! 3 office spaces, a large meeting room with large windows and awesome views of Holiday Island. reception and lobby area, full bath with shower, kitchen, storage & private deck. Lots of parking, beautiful setting, handicap accessible walking distance to Holiday Island Marina and new wellness/fitness studio. May include some existing furnishings in lease, as well as use of pool table.

479-363-6279 for serious inquiries.

RETAIL SPACE FOR LEASE Downtown Eureka 1,000+ sq.ft. Full bath and kitchen providing live-in potential. Water included. First/last/deposit.

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Keep up with the late st & watch for what’s coming up in the Citizen!

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Wanted WONDERLAND ANTIQUES BUYS/SELLS antiques, primitives, unique vintage items.

Open 10a.m.-5p.m. Closed Tuesday/Wednesday.

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Who do you think should be Citizen of the Week?

Send us your nominations citizen.editor.eureka@gmail.com

Pet of the Week Frederic is a small, sweet and very pretty shorthaired black and white 13-monthold kitten who is very friendly to people and other cats. He loves attention and likes to sit on your shoulder and show his appreciation and love.

Frederic has all his shots, is neutered. To adopt Frederic, stop by the Good Shepherd Humane Society in Eureka Springs from noon to 5 p.m. any day but Wednesday or call them at 479-253-9188.

GSHS has over 100 dogs and cats available for adoption.

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Kite Fest

Photos by David Bell

The 45th annual Kite Fest was held at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge last Saturday. One estimate was that at one time there were as many as 100 kites in the air at the same time. Those in attendance were all enjoying the beautiful day, whether it was flying a kite, watching the kites, or visiting with friends. Kaleidokites in Eureka Springs is the sponsor of Kite Fest.

Wayne Jongewaard, of Springdale, Scott and Tanya Smith, of Turpentine Creek Wild Life Refuge, came to Kit Fest with his teenage grandson. Jongewaard is ready to Eye of the Kite. These kite-flyers traveled with their families from visit with some of the many participants at the annual Kite Bentonville to participate in Kite Fest.

Fest, held at the refuge. launch his grandson’s kite.

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April 2, 2015 – Lovely County Citizen – Page

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Ruth Groves

August 20, 1929 – March 26, 2015

Ruth Groves, 85, of Lampe, Mo., passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015 in her home in Lampe, Mo. Ruth was born August 20, 1929 in Blue Eye, Arkansas, a daughter of Jessie Lee and Rosa Ella (DeLong) Parton.

Ruth was a member of the Highview Assembly of God Church in Lampe, Mo. She enjoyed reading, sewing, puzzles, and cooking.

Ruth is survived by three children, Carolyn and husband Barry Clay of Lampe, Mo., Danny Groves and wife Gayle of Ozark, Mo., and Gayle and husband Jeff Simpson of Dallas, TX; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Wayne Parton and wife Betty of Blue Eye, Mo.; and a host of other family and friends.

On November 7, 1947, Ruth was united in marriage with Bill S. Groves who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her parents, Jessie and Rosa Parton; one daughter, Sherry Newman; two sisters; and six brothers.

Funeral services were Monday March 30, So A Affordable, ffor ff orda dabl ble, e, Your Payments End Before Our Warranty!

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at the Highview Assembly of God Church with Reverend Roger Ely and Reverend Robert Fairchild officiating. Interment followed the service in the Blue Eye Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be made to Highview Assembly of God Church, 4984 State Highway 13, Lampe, Missouri 65681.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.

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Tony Kushner essays

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In celebration of Diversity Weekend, essays by Tony Kushner, gay playwright who won Pulitzer and Tony awards for his play, ‘Angels in America,’ will be read

by Bryan Manire, Jim Frederick, Trella Laughlin and Marie Howard and directed

by Joe Watts. The presentation will be 11 a.m. April 5 at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk Street.

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