Lovely County Citizen August 28, 2014

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1:02 p.m. — An officer arrested a male subject on a warrant for harassment.

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11:01 p.m. — A male subject was arrested for obstructing governmental operations and public intoxication as a result of a routine See Dispatch, page 19

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If You Brawk Them, Will They Come?

ChickenStock Books Country, Rock Stars

By Jennifer Jackson

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One word: ChickenStock. That was the message Kevin Wright, founder of the Berryville Organic News Facebook group, got from Christine Panas.

When Wright asked Panas what she meant, she said she thought the group, whose members hold fundraisers for hometown projects, needed to stage a music festival next year.

“I replied, ‘Why don’t we do it this year?’” Wright said.

So Wright got busy lining up acts for Chickenstock, an all-day music festival that will be staged on Sept. 6 at the outdoor concert area at Wheelin’ World OffRoad Park. So far, Wright has signed the Ariels, the duo Tyrannosaurus Chicken, The Yokohama Drifters, red-dirt fiddle legend Randy Crouch and guitar virtuoso Junior Brown.

“He’s a big country star,” Wright said of Brown. “He’s been on Letterman and Conan, and been nominated for Grammys.”

Wright, a newspaper publisher, started the Berryville Organic News Facebook group last February after posting a comment on his personal Facebook page, asking why the traffic light at Walmart wasn’t working. It got so much response, a friend commented “think what would happen if we did something positive.”

So Wright started Berryville Organic News, asking people to post stories about their hometown. From 150 members in February, the group grew to 2,200, mostly current or former area residents, he said, with an average of 300 new people a month.

“It’s Berryville Organic News because news just happens,” he said. “It just naturally occurs.”

Fundraisers just started happening after Myra Poynor noted that she had the recipe for Check’s hamburgers that were served at the popular Berryville burger joint from the 1940s to the 1970s. Poynor also had an empty building in town, formerly her

grandfather’s gas station. Located on the the world, is also creating a stir among corner of Springfield and West Church music fans. Crouch, who also plays guitar streets, it is now used for fundraiser ham- and pedal steel guitar, was inducted into burger fries that group members hold on the Oklahoma Music Awards Red Dirt Saturdays.

Hall of Fame in 2005.

“We make $2,000 every time we do it,” “He used to play Eureka quite a bit,” Wright said.

Wright said. “This is a So far, the group very rare occurrence.” has raised enough Panas, a Berryville “It’s Berryville Organic money to restore two High School graduate, News because news of the old wall adverhas agreed to come just happens. It just tisements painted on and serve as master naturally occurs.” downtown Berryville of ceremonies for buildings, which was Chickenstock. Panas – Kevin Wright the idea of BON memlives in New York, ber Mary Nell Billwhere she is chair of ings. The first was a the New York ChapCoca-Cola sign, the second a Sprite Boy ter of the American Institute of Food and sign on the former Skip’s Barber Shop, he Wine. said. When Wright heard two weeks beWright, a 1981 B.H.S. graduate, startfore the Fourth of July that there wasn’t ed out writing for the Star Progress, the any money for the town fireworks display, he posted an alert on BON and raised $10,000 in 48 hours.

It was Poynor who suggested that Wright also aim high for ChickenStock 10 YEARS OF DINING by trying to get Junior Brown to play. on the water with Brown, who lives in Nashville, is a favorite of country fans in Fayetteville and Fort Smith, Poynor said. His song, “My Wife Thinks You’re Dead,” was nominated On Big-M Marina for two Grammy awards in 1997 — Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Song.

“She just kept sending me text messages saying ‘You must get Junior Brown,’ ” Wright said. “I thought she was crazy. But she called his agent, who told her he was interested in what we were doing.”

The original venue for ChickenStock was the Dinner Bell Ranch on Rockhouse Road. It was changed to Wheelin’ World, the former RV music camp on Highway 23 South, because it has a covered stage, which Brown’s contract requires. Brown plays a double guitar, which he invented.

It has two necks, one of which he plays like a slide guitar, and rests on a stand.

That Wright has booked Randy Crouch, considered one of the top rock fiddlers in

Berryville newspaper at the time. He went west after college to manage newspapers, and published daily and weekly papers in Colorado and California. He has now moved back to the area for family reasons.

Proceeds from ChickenStock will fund more projects in Berryville, Wright said.

With ChickenStock under their wing, what else will Berryville Organic News members take on?

“We have 2,000 people,” Wright said, “and they all have an idea.”

ChickenStock is Saturday, Sept. 6, at Wheelin’ World off-road park, 3.5 miles south of Eureka Springs on Highway 23 South. Entrance just off the highway at 10 Mint Ridge Road. Large level parking area near picnic/concert area. Bring chairs. For more information, go to the Berryville Organic News Chickenstock Festival facebook page.

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HI board lauds hospital idea

By Kathryn Lucariello

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HOLIDAY ISLAND – As far as the Holiday Island Board of Commissioners is concerned, a hospital in Holiday Island would be a good idea.

At the Aug. 19 meeting of the Eureka Springs Hospital Commission, Holiday Island developer Tom Dees proposed building a hospital in Holiday Island to replace the outdated one in Eureka Springs, giving several advantages to locating it in the retirement community. He told Allegiance Health Management, the hospital’s contract administrators, that he would donate the land it needs for free, on the north end of the Park Shopping Center, get the water/sewer hookup fee waived and get a construction permit immediately.

This all depends on whether a deal falls through to build the hospital at Miles Mountain in Eureka Springs.

For that deal to happen, the city would have to come up with the money to run sewer lines to the site from the closest tie-in on Pivot Rock Road – an undertaking, Dees said, fraught with astronomical expense and possible liability lawsuits from damage to homes and businesses because of blasting through solid rock in residential and commercial neighborhoods.

At Monday’s HISID meeting, Commissioner Ken Brown moved, and Ken Mills seconded, for the commission to “do anything we can to help them with that project” – that of building the hospital at Holiday Island instead.

Brown noted that 60 percent of the emergency medical calls in the western district come from Holiday Island, and the hospital would get a lot of traffic from southwest Missouri.

One property owner expressed concerns.

David Blackford said he wanted to thank Dees for his foresight in offering land for the new hospital, but said there are “serious considerations” to keep in mind.

“First, a new hospital would become the single largest water user in the community,” he said. “This comes with both pros and cons. Aside from the revenues the hospital could create, it would also place an additional load on our aging water system.”

He said before the district could accept any new water user, it would need information on how much would be used and whether that would affect water pressure.

Leaks in the existing system would need to be addressed.

It would also create a new load on the sewage system, and Blackford wondered whether it would exceed capacity and cause a violation of the wastewater permit.

Biohazard waste treatment would also need to be considered, Blackford said.

“Eventually a pretreatment agreement may be needed to assure that harmful chemical or biologic substances are removed at the hospital for separate treatment.”

He said he fears that if overloading the water and wastewater systems occurs or costly new construction is needed to accommodate the hospital, “our annual assessments could be increased. In other words, we could be in the same situation that Eureka Springs is facing.”

With all that said, however, Blackford said he still “strongly support[s] the proposed hospital relocation to Holiday Island provided that we do the necessary research to prove that it will be economically feasible to our residents.”

Commissioner Greg Davis said the sewer plant is running at 40 percent capacity, and water pressure is “excellent,” acknowledging that leaks need to be repaired.

Blackwell vehemently disagreed, saying he and many other residents have water pressure problems at their homes.

Brown said, “I appreciate Mr. Blackford’s comments, but I think we can work all those problems through.”

The board voted unanimously to approve going on record as supporting the hospital being built in Holiday Island.

District Manager Dennis Kelly will bring back a resolution stating that approval for the board to formalize at its next meeting.

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ES school enrollment down slightly from last year

By Kathryn Lucariello CCNhi@cox-internet.com

EUREKA SPRINGS – Last year Eureka Springs Elementary School staff members were calling enrollments “crazy,” with a total roster of 303 students, including 40 preschool students.

This year enrollments are down slightly at all three of the district’s schools. Principals released preliminary figures at the Aug. 21 school board meeting. High school enrollment was at 200, Principal Kathryn Lavender said, but she expected two more by the next day and 10 more by the following week.

Last year, she reported 206 had enrolled.

The middle school reported 190, compared with 199 last year, and 279 total at the elementary school, including 40 pre-school students.

“We have a waiting list for pre-school,” Principal Clare Lesieur said.

Lavender reported that a lot of high school students are utilizing distance learning this year. She said the school is partnering with Virtual Arkansas and with the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Science and the Arts in Hot Springs at no charge to Eureka Springs. Classes being offered include AP Biology, Journalism, Abnormal Psychology and Human Behavior, and Criminal Law. The biology professor will travel to Eureka Springs to do labs with the students here.

Lavender also reported that teacher Katy Turnbaugh is teaching Introduction to Engineering Principles this year, and 24 students have signed up for the class.

Middle school Principal Cindy Holt said that with the new band teacher, Barry Milner, the Beginning Band class has added fifth-grade students, along with sixth grade, for the first time.

“The fifth-grade students are really excited,” she said.

Lesieur reported that on Sept. 15, the school will hold two assemblies on the program “Rachel’s Challenge.” It is a foundation started because of the writings of Rachel Scott, the first student to be killed in the 1999 Columbine High School massacre in Littleton, Colo.

“They found writings of hers about being kind to others,” Superintendent David Kel-

logg said. “The program is about anti-bullying.”

He said a public assembly is planned for the evening as well.

The school board approved several policies that are standard for the beginning of the school year and required as part of funding for schools coming from fees on telecommunications services: authorization of Kellogg as purchasing agent if Priority 2 broadband upgrades are approved for the district (still pending); record retention policy; procurement policy; gift policy; and Children’s Internet Protection Act. Also approved were the certified and classified personnel policies, the transportation policy, the salary schedule for the after-school program, the Special Education Statement of Assurances and the broadcast agreement with KESA Radio.

This year the board also approved a student insurance package to cover students while in school and away from campus during school activities.

It has been done in the past, but not for several years, Kellogg said. He recommended the mid-range plan, called the “Premium Plus plan,” for an annual premium of $6,181.41, offered by the Wyatt Jones Agency.

Board member Chris McClung pointed out that this is secondary insurance, meaning that if a student is already insured outside of school, that plan would cover primary costs, and the excess would be picked up by the school plan. The school plan will also cover students who are not insured.

McClung also asked whether the insurance plan should have been bid out.

“I’m not sure who else offers this,” Kellogg replied. “I did get a letter from a Missouri company. We could hold off.”

But board member Debbie Davis pointed out that school is already in session. The board approved the insurance contract.

In other business, the board approved the transfer in of two students from Berryville who are already attending school in Eureka and, following executive session, voted to accept the resignation of elementary school computer lab paraprofessional Laura Benton.

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CAPC, chamber and council to talk tourism

By David Blankenship

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The Eureka Springs City Council agreed Monday to participate in a much anticipated joint workshop with the Chamber of Commerce and the City Advertisement and Promotions Commission. The workshop will focus on tourism and strategies to address the decline in tax revenue associated with tourism.

Alderman Dee Purkeypile said he hopes this workshop is an appropriate way to begin a dialogue among the main entities that oversee tourism, examine what the city is doing right and make the appropriate changes to improve the city’s tourism industry.

Alderwoman Joyce Zeller said she thinks there will need to be two meetings: one to establish a plan, and another to include the public.

Alderwoman Mickey Schneider expressed that bringing the Chamber of Commerce and the CAPC together by the city council is perhaps inappropriate. She later voted present on the motion.

In support of Purkeypile, Alderman David Mitchell wholeheartedly supported the motion for the workshop.

“Tourism is a major driver of our economy,” Mitchell said, adding that the city should create an environment of major players from each of the three entities and add other selected stakeholders in subsequent meetings. Mitchell suggested making a planning document so “we could all sing from the same hymnal.”

Mitchell said he has spoken to several interested parties and the response to the workshop is “phenomenal.”

All council members except Schneider voted in favor of the motion to proceed with planning a workshop in the near future.

In other agenda items, Schneider addressed recent complaints about tree trimming and said she believes the city does have some say in the matter, referring to an ordinance that would allow

residents and businesses to be reimbursed if a contractor damages or destroys public property.

City Attorney Tim Weaver said that SWEPCO has a contract with the city that allows them to clear a 10- to 25-foot right of way “to the dirt” if they want.”

Schneider requested that Weaver look through the ordinances to help clarify.

Mitchell said some residents are talking with SWEPCO to discuss their property losses.

Alderman James DeVito, who has proposed an elevated parking garage in downtown Eureka Springs, said he is optimistic that the city may qualify to receive grant funds from the Walton Foundation, which recently announced plans to invest $302 million in Northwest Arkansas and the Delta over the next six years. DeVito said he believes the city meets some of the criteria necessary to qualify for the grant.

The council addressed a request to create a loading zone behind the Aud. Weaver said the requested one-hour loading zone is not allowable as the right-of-way is 12 feet too narrow.

However ESFD spokesman, Jim Kelly said vehicles could use the area without being ticketed. Alderman Terry McClung said the fire department should be notified before vehicles begin loading and unloading, and the driver should not leave the vehicle during load-in and load-out.

Purkypile revisited a request by the public works department for a new sewer cam and “jetter.” He reported that the existing sewer cam is essentially dead, having been rebuilt many times. The “jetter,” Purkeypile said, is a high-pressure hose that blows out obstructions in the sewer lines. The city’s present machine generates about 300 pounds per square inch and that it should put out over 3,000 psi. The issue is on hold until costs are known.

The council unanimously approved See Council, page 19

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Editorial

By David Blankenship

Try to see it my way — for a minute, anyway

M

y band had a concert in Dallas, and the other guitar player, Bernard Jenkins, who was from Mississippi, stayed with me. After the gig, he went out with some people from Dallas to check out the local music scene.

He called me the next day, overwhelmed by the musical opportunities he saw there, and how great the Dallas music scene seemed to him. “Man! We could own this town.”

I, a native of the area, had somehow missed all the things he witnessed. His points, after one night in town, were valid, but I had a built-up tunnel vision that didn’t allow me to see — until he reminded me. In other words I couldn’t see the forest for the trees. I remember the conversation these long years later, but I quickly lost his enthusiastic and compelling vision. The obstacles, politics, fear and my own viewpoint prevented me from hearing his optimistic certainty that we “could own this town.” As we were playing music for a living at that time, owning the town meant plenty of barely-scraping-by gigs and the chance of being picked up on some tours. Nevertheless, the differences in the way we saw the same situation were so astounding to me that I remember the story, or real life lesson, clearly from decades ago.

So it is with Bernard’s enthusiasm and my fresh eyes that I’m going to step out on a limb, without trying to be balanced, and proclaim something ludicrous.

I believe Eureka Springs can be the greatest town in the country!

To me, we are on our way, and here’s why I think so: 1. We have a city government that debates issues it believes in — vigorously. Our founding fathers, flawed though they may have been, worked and fought hard to establish the rules for this country. On paper, “The

Idea of America,” is something special in world history. I see more of that “idea” here than anyplace I’ve ever seen.

2. We have an informed and committed population that is willing to fight for its rights. There was an economist from Scotland in the late 1700s who wrote a paper about the life cycle of a democracy. In his view a democracy is only able to sustain itself for about 200 years. One of the last stages before a country reverts to oppression is apathy. Our country is filled with apathy.

Eureka Springs is not even close to being apathetic. From Geekfest to the city council, one would be hard-pressed to find apathy in this town. Quite the opposite, in fact. I’ve heard far more optimism from people of all walks of life around here than I have since Clinton got elected.

3. Eureka Springs has created a thriving art, literature, music, dance and theatric scene. All great civilizations knew that culture was important to being great.

4. Eureka Springs is thoughtfully and proudly tolerant. America has talked the talk about inclusiveness and tolerance, but it continues to fall woefully short in almost all respects. Eureka most definitely does not.

5. Then there is the natural beauty, and for the most part, great weather. In Texas, people are waking up to dirty air, oppressive heat, frustration, a big dose of apathy and another day of toil just to survive. Not so in Eureka; every morning is a work of art here. It helps us to concentrate on spiritual, creative and productive ideas. This is, I assure you, a superior place to live.

I urge you to take my crazy optimistic points, apply my story about Bernard and see what you think. Please send your thoughts to Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail. com.

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Citizen of the Week Congratulations to our Citizen of the Week, Josh Beyler. Josh was working full time at Harts a few year’s ago when friends encouraged him to look into being a firefighter. So, he walked into the fire station across the street to look into it. After a lot of training he has served the last two years on a strictly volunteer basis. Josh received his certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Firefighter I and II, which are nationally accredited. He also works with the youth at his church, and is an all-around fine young man.

He enjoys the satisfaction of being able to follow up with people he has treated when he sees them at Harts. We’re sure the people he’s helped feel a sense of security knowing Josh is looking out for them and really cares about how they are doing.

Josh worked hard to reach his goal and is now applying at larger departments for full-time work in his chosen field. All of Eureka thanks Josh for his service and wishes him the best. Be sure and let him know how much you appreciate him when you see him in Harts.

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What do

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Citizen Opinion by Margo Elliott

How would you feel about the hospital moving to Holiday Island?

John Andress “Grinder Bait”

It really doesn’t matter. I’m just glad we have a hospital in the area.

Luis “Doc” Contreras “Doc”

I’m for Holiday Island. Let’s go for simple solutions that work.

Ivan Thompson Gordon Norrel “Ivan of the Ozarks”

The most expedient path would be to put the new hospital in Holiday Island.

“Banjo Music Man”

It’s fine with me; it’s not much of a drive.

Faith Shah

“Solar Advocate” I’d hate to see the hospital leave Eureka Springs.

Julie Norrel “J. Falco7”

I’d like to see it move. It makes more sense.

Citizen Survey

New five-member WCCAD board meets, chooses officers

By Kathryn Lucariello

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EUREKA SPRINGS – The new five-member board of the Western Carroll County Ambulance District met for the first time Tuesday, added a new officer position and elected its officers for the year.

Under a change in state legislation last year, ambulance commissions can go from three to five members.

In the case of WCCAD, the change allows the Emergency Medical Responders from each of the five Western District fire districts, which oversee their EMRs, to be represented on the board.

Joining sitting commissioners Ken Mills (Holiday Island Fire Department) and Jim Simmons (Inspiration Point Volunteer Fire Department) were Judy Giggey (Holiday Island Rural Fire Department) and Marie Lee (Grassy Knob Fire Department). Mark Minton (Eureka Springs Rural Fire Department) also came onto the board, to replace Joe McClung, Jr., whose term expired June 30.

The board voted 4-1, with Simmons voting nay, to create the officer position of vice chairman. Simmons said the legislation says the board “shall” elect a chairman and secretary and “may” choose to employ personnel and fix their compensation. But other board members interpreted that to mean the board could create other positions as well.

Officers elected were Mills, chairman (term expires June 30, 2015); Simmons, vice chairman (term expires June 30, 2016); Minton, treasurer (term expires June 30, 2017); and Giggey, secretary (term expires June 30, 2018). Lee will be the member at-large, and her term expires June 30, 2019. Mills asked fellow board members to suggest job descriptions for each of the officer positions and provide them to be voted on at the next meeting.

How would you feel about the hospital moving to Holiday Island?

The board also voted to set the third Tuesday of every other month at 4 p.m. as its standard meeting time.

Bob Howle of Inspiration Point spoke to the commission about the EMRs using one “VTac” frequency on their radios, instead of VHF, to better communicate with helicopters, especially in the IP area, which has problems with calls coming in to the three Western District towers.

Sometimes helicopters cannot hear the calls when they drop to a low altitude.

“By going to a single frequency, we’d have greater coverage,” he said, adding that it also would free up Central Dispatch from having to tune out helicopter traffic once the chopper is on the ground.

Holiday Island Fire Chief Jack Deaton said Air Evac is already talking about doing this because they are changing to digital radios.

“Cutting down five frequencies to one is a good idea,” said Simmons, who added that Central Dispatch has to deal with 300 frequencies now.

The matter will have to be taken up with county dispatch and with the helicopter providers, the board noted.

In other business, the board: • Approved the financial report for the period May 1 through July 31. WCCAD had $279,637 in all accounts as of July 31. The board also voted to eliminate the money market account because of low interest return and to move funds into the regular checking account.

• Heard the ambulance performance reports for two periods: April/May and June/July. Combined, the reports show that of the total 198 calls, Holiday Island had 99 (50 percent); Grassy Knob, 26; Highway 23 South, 25; Inspiration Point, 21; Highway 62 East, 15; Highway 62 West, 6; Rockhouse, 3; Highway 23 North, 2; and Buck Mountain, 1.

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 4 p.m. at the Eureka Springs Fire Department.

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31 votes cast

Do you feel like the tree-trimmers went too far in Eureka Springs?

m I think it’s a good idea

m Yes: 45.2% (14 votes)

m I don’t think it’s a good idea

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Transition

April 20, 1954 – Aug. 24, 2014

Transition

Jan. 4, 1949 - Aug. 11, 2014

GARY LEWIS BROOKS, a resident of Eureka Springs, was born April 20, 1954, in Astoria, Oregon, a son of Clyde and Bernice (Jordon) Brooks. He departed this life Sunday, Aug. 24, 2014 in Eureka Springs at the age of 60 years. Gary worked in the food service industry and owned a restaurant. He loved to garden.

Gary is survived by his partner, Chris Lund of the home in Eureka Springs; two sisters, Patty White of Eureka Springs, and Beverly Brooks of Springfield, Ore.; one niece, Heidi

JAMES DONALD DAMET, 65, of Red Star, Ark., died Aug. 11, 2014, in his home after a long battle with cancer.

He was born Jan. 4, 1949, in Tulsa, Okla., the son of John Pershing and Olive Belle Vowell Damet. Jimis, as he was known to many, found his home in the Ozark Mountains of Madison County where he lived with his wife, Patricia and his daughters, Brianna and Maya Damet-Powell and founded Rocky Grove Sun Co. He helped provide solar electric power for many households and rural homes in the Eureka Springs area and was an early pioneer in sustainable energy

Transition CAROLINE ROSE HUDSON, 94, of Rogers passed away July 12, 2014. She was born Dec. 1, 1919, in Chicago to Julius Henry and Caroline Chevaux Griff.

Rogers residents may remember Caroline as the old lady who enjoyed beeping her horn on her three-wheeled walker.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred, and her son, Jeffrey Paul.

Caroline is survived by her daughter,

Gary Lewis Brooks

Brooks; four nephews, Tony Brooks, Scotty Brooks, Dustin Brooks and Jeremy Brooks; and a host of other family and friends. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Bernice Brooks.  Memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. Š Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2014Â

James Donald Damet

and green living. He was a wonderful husband, devoted father, a good friend to many and a community leader. He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include: his wife, Patricia Powell; his two daughters, Brianna and Maya Damet-Powell and his stepmother, Marilyn Damet.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Headwaters Community Center in Red Star, Ark. Cremations arrangements were under the direction of Brashears Funeral Home www.BrashearsFuneralHome.net of Huntsville.

Caroline Rose Hudson Dec. 1, 1919 – July 12, 2014

Carol “Jeannie� Jones of Rogers.

A memorial service was held Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014 at the Corona Restaurant in Prairie Creek.

A second service will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, at Lone Star Bible Church on Route 23 in Eureka Springs.

Cremation arrangements have been by Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers.

Online condolences may be made to StockdaleFuneral.com

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The Grandpa of Turpentine Creek

By Jennifer Jackson

JJackson.Citizen@gmail.com

When John Hollopeter arrives at work, he always takes time to greet everyone by name. He has a cheerful “Good morning” for Flip, who comes waddling out and stands up on his hind legs. Goober comes running when he sees John get out of his car.

While others don’t get up, they do respond to John’s greeting.

“That’s Miss Izzy,” John said. “She’s a pretty girl. Talk back to me, Izzy.”

Izzy is one of the 100-plus tigers that call Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge home.

Flip is a coatimundi, a South American version of raccoon, and Goober is a monkey.

Turpentine Creek also home to lions, panthers, bears, cougars and other animals that were adopted as pets and abandoned. They are fed and cared for by Tanya and Scott Smith and their staff with the help of a cadre of interns who consider John part of their extended family.

“They all call me Grandpa,” he said.

John is actually an uncle by marriage to Scott Smith, who is the nephew of John’s first wife. A former truck driver, he has worked at Turpentine Creek for a couple of years, driving the trolley for the habitat tours. It’s a job John continues to do despite being diagnosed with bone cancer last year.

“I feel like I’ve got to keep going,” he said.

Born in 1935, he grew up on a small farm in the upper Midwest where “life was all work,” he said. He and his older sister walked to school in winter even when the plows had piled the snow so high, the power lines along their road were buried.

“I can hear my mother saying “Watch out for the power lines,’” he said.

In 1952, he enlisted in the Navy Reserves. His mother went to the recruiting office to sign for him because he was only 16. Attached to a reserve unit near his home, John remembers going every other week for training, then to Fort Leonard Wood for basic training. He was told when he finished that the unit would be going to the Far East Command, but John and a handful of others didn’t get to go to Korea. So he put in his three years in the states, he said, receiving

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his discharge papers in the mail.

He put the discharge papers on a shelf of the cabin he built on 40 acres in Michigan. In the early 60s, he had a job picking up newspapers off the train and delivering them to towns along Lake Michigan. He returned home one morning to find the cabin had burned down along with everything in it, including the discharge.

“That’s the last I saw of it,” he said. “I probably should have done something about it at the time, but I didn’t.”

When he went to get a copy, he found out that a fire in St. Louis had destroyed thousands of military records, including his own.

Efforts by people at the Veterans Administration to get a copy have failed, he said, as did an attempt by his older daughter in Michigan. He remembers the promises the recruiting officer made when he enlisted.

“I doesn’t need a loan to build a house,” he said. “I’d like to get some help from the V.A. for this cancer that I’ve got, but it doesn’t look like that will ever happen.”

In the meantime, he is losing weight. The interns take him out to dinner several times

a week, but nothing tastes good, John said, and he has to force himself to eat.

“I know I’m sick, but I can’t do anything about it,” he said. “I can’t afford it.”

Coming to Turpentine Creek and helping any way he can helps, he said. Part of his job is to talk with visitors, making sure they have a good time. So he gets up in the morning, puts on his uniform and drives from his home in Berryville to the refuge, where he greets Flip and Goober, Thor the lion, Miss Izzy and the other tigers. A source of joy is seeing the animals released from enclosures with concrete floors into large, natural habitats with room to roam. For animals raised in cages, it’s the first time they have walked on dirt or grass.

“It’s something to watch,” he said.

Only Miss Goldie, sitting under a picnic table with her head ducked under her wing, doesn’t respond to John’s greeting. But he doesn’t care.

“I’ve got to speak to everyone every morning,” he said. “It may sound silly, but sometimes they seem like your best friends.”

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VW Festival

Photos by Chip Ford

The 22nd Annual Eureka Springs VW Festival Swap Meet and Tourcade was held last weekend. The event base camp was again stationed at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. The event can only register 300 vehicles, and 260 were signed up at 11 a.m. Saturday. The parade kicked off at the old – but new to many – time of 3 p.m. and snaked through the upper historic loop through downtown, this year making the turn down North Main Street. Thousands of items were up for barter at the Swap Meet, including many hard-to-find parts. This year’s theme was the “Year of the Buggy” and many turned out to showcase their naked VWs alongside bugs, vans and custom creations.

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Music and dancing

Grammy Award winning cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio, top, paired with pianist Robert Koenig to perform at The Aud for a Sunday afternoon show. The pair were met with a surprisingly large crowd, for a cellist concert on a Sunday. They also surprised the crowd and had Emma Anne, center at left, and Ray Ulibarri, center at right, from Melonlight Dance perform a tango in tandem with them. At bottom are Ulibarri and Mary Popovac as they rehearse for the upcoming Dancing With the Eureka Stars show. The show will have 10 Eureka “stars” performing c h o r e o graphed dances at The Aud at 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and are available at the dance studio in The Quarter or at the Chamber of Commerce office.

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Calendar of Events Now through Aug. 29: “The Art of Negative Thinking” at the Eureka Fine Art Gallery

The Eureka Fine Art Gallery at 63 N Main St., in Eureka Springs will present “The Art of Negative Thinking”, a photography exhibit by Ron Lutz through Aug. 29. This exhibit illustrates the relationship of the photographic negative to the finished work. Each work is a diptych — showing the negative image and the final image within the same frame. The crux of traditional photography is that everything is dependent on the negative.

An artist’s reception will be held on Saturday, August 9th from 6 PM until 9 PM. Refreshments will be served. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Aug. 1-31: New work by painter Diana Harvey at the Eureka Fine Art Gallery

Now through Aug. 31: Harvey’s work on display at Eureka Fine Art Gallery

The Eureka Fine Art Gallery at 63 N Main St., in Eureka Springs will feature new work by painter Diana Harvey for the month of August. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Aug. 31: LakeSmart Discussion

Angela Danovi, the Ozarks Water Watch’s LakeSmart Coordinator, will discuss the LakeSmart program, which focuses on voluntary actions citizens can take to protect and improve water quality. The program will take place Aug. 31 at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on 17 Elk Street at 11 a.m. It will be followed by refreshments and childcare is provided.

Aug. 31: Carroll County Music Group Membership Drive

The Carroll County Music Group will hold its annual membership lunch meeting at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, at the Caribe Restaurant, 309 W. Van Buren

in Eureka Springs. A special lunch will be available for $10. The meeting ends with a musical program. The public is invited. For more information, call Mary Dolce at 870-253-4939.

Sept. 1: Metafizzies Past-Life Regression

The Sept. 1 meeting of the Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society will feature a video interview with Michael Newton, hypnotherapist and author of the best-selling book Journey of Souls.

His primary focus is on past-life regression, with particular emphasis on the soul’s experiences during the period between incarnations. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the reading room of the Christian Science Church at 68 Mountain Street in Eureka Springs. All are welcome.

Now through Sept. 1: Global Citizen: The Architecture of Moshe Safdie at Crystal Bridges

Global Citizen: The Architecture of Moshe Safdie is now on view at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art through September 1. The exhibition explores the renowned architect’s structures and the philosophy that shapes them. Featured in the exhibition are more than 100 objects, including drawings, sketches, videos, photographs and scale models, which will be on display at Crystal Bridges during the summer of 2014. The exhibition surveys Safdie’s career from his formative period in the 1960s and early 1970s to his more recent projects around the world, exploring his masterful use of light and geometry and his inspired architectural conversation with the history and landscape of each site. Global Citizen examines Safdie’s architecture not only as visual art but as a medium for advancing social, political and cultural goals. Safdie’s designs exemplify “progressive contextualism”- a way of thinking globally about building.

His works combine the social activism and advanced technologies of modernism with a profound respect for historical and regional context.

Now through Sept. 15: American Encounters: AngloAmerican Portraiture in an Era of Revolution

The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has unveiled American Encounters: Anglo-American Portraiture in an Era of Revolution, the third in a four-part series of exhibitions created in partnership with the Musée du Louvre in Paris, the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Crystal Bridges, and the Terra Foundation for American Art, Chicago.

This exhibition provides a close look at five portraits that demonstrate how American and European portraitists influenced one another’s styles in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The works will be on view through Sept. 15, 2014. There is no fee to view the exhibition.

Sept. 6 -7: Writers’ Colony Knitting Workshops

Fiber artist Beth Brown-Reinsel is hosting two knitting workshops on Sept. 6 and 7. Brown-Reinsel will teach a day-long class on Sept. 6 on Latvian Fingerless Mitts. The class begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. It is an intermediate level class. She will teach a class on Norwegian Purl on Sept. 7. This is a three hour class beginning at 2 p.m.

The fee for the Latvian Fingerless Mitts class is $60 and the free for the Norwegian Purl class is $30. Reservations must be made and paid for in advance to guarantee a seat in the workshops. Call 479-200-1752 or email director@writerscolony.org to save your space.

Sept. 6-7: AFA Protective Equipment Class

The new Arkansas Fire Academy Protective Equipment class will be held at

Eureka Springs Fire & EMS on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 6 and 7. The class is open to interested fire department members. The class is 16 hours long and begins at 9 a.m. each day. The classroom is at Station #1 in the basement training room. Course completion requires attendance both days and participation in all hands-on drills. Full turnout gear, SCBA, and a spare bottle are required.

Please complete a fire academy course application and fax a copy to the academy and to Eureka Springs Fire & EMS. The course application can be found online at https://www.sautech.edu/ docs/afta/afta_course_app_rev9-10.pdf

Sept. 27: Eureka Classic Movies

The Eureka Classic Movie Association have added an additional film, “The World’s Fastest Indian,” to their 2014 schedule. The general public and those participating in Bikes, Blues, & BBQ are invited to see the film, which will be shown on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 7pm at Eureka’s Aud. The movie stars Anthony Hopkins, Diane Ladd, and Iain Rea, and is particularly loved by motorcycle enthusiasts and bikers. Tickets will be sold at the Aud’s box-office on the evening of the showing, and cost is $5 per person. More information regarding this and other upcoming films can be found at the group’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/eurekaclassicmoviesecm

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Village View

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Alison

By Sandra TaylorSynar Brown

Celebrate with Us on Sept. 9

he public (that’s YOU) is invited to join us as we celebrate our mission—writing stories—with a party that includes Arkansas writers, food, and music.

On September 9, we are inviting all Arkansas authors to bring their books to our open house. Any stories written by folks born or living in Arkansas. Any stories about Arkansas. At last count, over three dozen writers are coming. Area bookstores are also sending boxes of books about Arkansas or written by Arkansans. (If you are an author with a book, we invite you to participate in our book fair. Email me at alisontaylorbrown@me.com.)

The public is invited to browse, meet the authors, and buy books. No book will be over $10 and many will be less. Every thirty minutes, a drawing will be held and the winner will get to select any book in the room.

You’ll also be reminded of some authors you may have forgotten, like Janice Holt Giles. You’ll learn some interesting facts. Did you know Earnest Hemingway wrote part of A Farewell to Arms in Arkansas?

You work really hard, and then you party. Our students and instructors have worked hard. In the fifteen months that the Village Writing School has been in existence, we have staged over 35 workshops and special events, not counting our weekly Writers’ Night Out, which has hosted writers and speakers from around the U.S. Over 300 individuals have participated in these workshops and events, and we have several Village Writers who have completed book-length works since they started in our program. We have writers under consideration by university presses, small presses, and New York agents.

Several of us have published in national venues and many have published locally.

Thank you, instructors. Thank you, speakers. Thank you, all of you, who have come with your stories in your hearts and your hope and your trust in us to help you tell those stories in a way that others will read them. Thank you.

In addition, our volunteers have donated and assembled a complete kitchen in our building, painted rooms, laid some flooring, build bookcases, planted flowers, and performed many other mundane but necessary tasks. Thank you, volunteers.

Thank you.

And now, to the party!

In addition to the book fair, we will be celebrating Arkansas music with a local musician who can cover the range of Arkansas music. Some folk, some bluegrass, some blues, some jazz. Whatever you love about Arkansas music, he can play it.

From the delta to the hills, music on the porch is an Arkansas tradition, and we will have it on September 9.

We will also be serving an Arkansas supper of beans and cornbread, watermelon, Arkansas wines. Of course, we can’t resist poodle cookies and broccoli poodles because we try to be serious writers who don’t take ourselves so seriously.

The event begins at 5 pm and goes until whenever. Of course, it’s at our newly perked-up building at 177 Huntsville Road (Hwy 23). The Eureka Chamber of Commerce will be here for our ribbon cutting.

We’re celebrating our year, our students, Arkansas, our new 501(c)3 nonprofit status, and just being alive in this awesome place. But mostly we’re celebrating stories. Story—it’s what we do.

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Alison Taylor-Brown has an MFA in Fiction and a lifetime of teaching experience from preschool to university levels. She directs The Village Writing School, whose mission is to foster the development of area writers through workshops, writers’ circles, and coaching. Her column, Village View, appears weekly. To talk to Alison about your writing goals and dreams, contact her at alisontaylorbrown@me.com or 479 292-3665.

Acclaimed Arkansas writer Kevin Brockmeier shares his passion for memoir, fantasy, and imagining one’s way to truth in Saturday’s workshop at the Village Writing School.

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Village Writing School, 177 Huntsville Road Eureka Springs, AR 72632 If you are a writer born in or currently living in Arkansas or if your book is about or set in Arkansas, contact us about offering your book for sale at our party. 479-292-3665 or alisontaylorbrown@me.com

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The Natural Way

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Green Tea benefits

ced Green tea blended with spearmint or peppermint is refreshing and delicious especially as the days heat up and we get more sun exposure. Most Jim Fain everyone knows of the long-term damage to the skin caused by sunburn and the increased chance of skin cancer. Accordingly, many know about wearing hats, protective clothing and sun blocker. But some don’t want the chemicals in commercial preparations. To the rescue comes the ever refreshing green tea.

Green tea may help prevent cancers due to the high levels of antioxidants. Additionally, drinking the tea may prevent skin cancers. Splashing on the skin (tisane), drinking or swallowing capsules are all ways of adding benefits. Green tea extract in capsule form is a more potent and inexpensive supplement than just drinking the beverage. You can imagine just how much you would have to drink to get the full benefit of let’s say four easy to swallow capsules. Besides, you can wash them down with a blend of tasty green tea.

Green tea has a wealth of scientific data supporting healthful benefits. Cancers of many kind are reduced, in places where people drink it plentifully, at least according to statistics. Breast, prostate, stomach, pancreas, colon, lung and esoughageal cancers are specifically mentioned in the Physician’s Desk Reference for Supplements. Additional benefits for arthritis and gout are mentioned as well as being able to burn off stored fat. It can even help in reducing dental cavities. Green tea provides a base drink to add other herbals such as elder and peppermint.

But back to skin cancers and natural sun protection. The old grannies would be following food plans according to the season and summertime gives us a wealth of fresh fruit and veggies.

Granny would have us eating lots of these highly nutritious and rich in antioxidant fresh foods such as yellow squash. This is a good source of beta-carotene. As usual, Granny was right. When you supplement with beta-carotene you get a natural sun protection factor due to the fact that excess comes out through the skin. Antioxidants naturally found in all of the summer fruit and veggies have strong anti-cancer benefits, too. Support your local markets and consider supplementing with a quality green tea. For skin care there is nothing better to rub on than coconut oil.

Wisecrack Zodiac ARIES: Most people reap what they sow, but you won’t even get near the garden. Munch on dandelions for a while and you’ll finally choose to get your hands dirty.

TAURUS: Not every cloud in the sky is an impending storm; sometimes they float by to give you a bit of shade. Enjoy the break, you’ll be back in the thick of things before you know it.

GEMINI: Your wild idea gets a chance of success when you meet an investor with way too much cash and not enough brain cells. Make sure they sign the check before they chew on any more paint chips.

CANCER: There’s no accounting for taste, so you won’t be held responsible for that outfit you’re wearing. Be glad the fashion police aren’t allowed to have tasers.

LEO: You’ve put others before yourself, and the universe has noticed. Karma could stick a lottery win in your pocket or slip a few dollar bills in your g-string, so don’t go crazy until you’ve fished your prize from your underpants.

VIRGO: You want everything to be in place, but life isn’t like a Swiss clock. It’s more of a jigsaw puzzle with a few pieces missing, a dozen pieces chewed up by the dog and one stubborn piece lodged in a toddler’s nose. The picture isn’t tidy but it’s definitely interesting.

LIBRA: If you’re looking for peace in your soul, it’s under the stack of 1980s punk lyrics and next to those beat-up hopes and dreams from your twenties. Do a little inner housecleaning and you’ll find it in no time.

SCORPIO: The journey lies ahead of you, but you can’t manage that first step. Change into your tattered flip-flops; you’ll soon trip, land and be on your way with the slapping sound of progress.

SAGITTARIUS: Right now you feel like a bunch of bananas in the monkey house: you are very ap-

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pealing, but things could get hairy fast. Make your escape before the screaming and poo-slinging starts.

CAPRICORN: Road blocks aren’t there to stop you, they exist to make you more creative. Do a little off-roading and you’ll find an entirely new way to be weird. Who knows? People may even pay you for it.

AQUARIUS: You have all the tools needed for this hot new proj-

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ect, but you can’t use them all at once. You’re gonna need a bigger belt.

PISCES: The change you like is the kind that fills your piggy bank, but another change will make your life better this week. Just think of each new day as a bright, shiny quarter, all yours to spend.

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Lively Entertainment

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By Kristal Kuykendall

ne of Eureka Springs’ top original music acts — with the most impressive and most consistently excellent songwriting and live performances that I’ve seen around these parts — Chucky Waggs, is debuting some new music this Thursday night at his CD release performance at Chelsea’s Corner Cafe & Bar. Chucky Waggs, who is actually Adam Wagner of Mountain Sprout fame, will perform with some of his more talented musical friends beginning around 9:30 p.m.

Currently performing live shows as a one-man act, Chucky Waggs plays a mix of guitar, banjo, harmonica and kazoo, all while using his feet to stomp out the back beat on a thrown-together drum kit. Drawing influences from early American roots music, as well as early punk and rock and roll, he’s often joined on stage by numerous accompanying musicians to add to the energy and dynamic of his original mate-

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rial, as well as some early American folk songs. The result ranges from intimate, often humorous, folk ballads to all out rowdy stomp-alongs.

“The melody and chords and song structure are more rooted in old-time, traditional music, Americana, folk and blues stuff, while the lyrics are a bit more modern – I still listen to a lot of the old punk bands I grew up with,” Wagner says. “One of my favorite songwriters is Shane MacGowan from The Pogues, because he has a way of writing songs that could be 100 years old or they could be current. I’m into that.”

Still wondering if you’ll dig Chucky Waggs? This might help: If you like anything about Bob Dylan’s music or Arlo Guthrie’s songwriting, or if you enjoy an energetic acoustic set that somehow never drags and features strong but beautiful male vocals and some gifted, technically superior guitar-picking, you will love Chucky Waggs.

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Drawn in by the D.I.Y. approach to the performances, as well as the energy and simplicity behind the music, he eventually found an appreciation for early American blues and jugband songs, as well as early country, folk and bluegrass, for what he sees as a similar energy and simple-natured approach.

Over the last decade, Chucky Waggs has traveled the country playing in acts such as The Broke Strang Band and Mountain Sprout, all the while writing and recording his own original material.

His debut album — one of my favorite original recordings to come out of Eureka — “Company of Raggs” is a compilation of D.I.Y. recordings featuring accompaniment by “anyone who was around and wanted to record some songs,” he says.

The most recent release “Low Road Ramble” has a more cohesive approach to songwriting with an emphasis on performance. It maintains the intimacy and the sense of humor of his first release while including more of the style and the energy of a live show.

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rant: Hogscalders, noon to 2 p.m.; Hogscalders, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Blarney Stone, 85 S. Main St., 479-3636633: Doubleday, 8:30 p.m. to midnight • Cathouse / Pied Piper, 82 Armstrong St., 479-363-9976: Be Here Now, 8 p.m. to midnight • Chelsea’s: Cherry Brooks and Dave Renko, 9:30 p.m.

• Eureka Live, 35 N. Main St., 479-2537020: DJ & Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Grub & Pub Club 169: TBD • Henri’s Just One More, 19 1/2 Spring St., 479-253-5795: Juke Box, 9 p.m.

• Jack’s Place: Sean Calvin and The Dirty Truth, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): JAB, 8 p.m. (no cover) • Madam Medusa’s Hookah Lounge: Sparkle Party Part II, Henna artists, BYOB, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

• New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main St., 479253-2525: The Dusty Pearls, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Den: Lindsey with Issues, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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ren, 479-253-8544: Two Dog Two Karaoke, 7:30 p.m.

• The Stone House, 89 S. Main St., 479363-6411: Jerry Yester, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 • Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant: Catherine Reed, noon to 2 p.m.; James White, 6p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Blarney Stone: Doubleday, 8:30 p.m. to midnight • Cathouse / Pied Piper: Mark Scharf Band, 8 p.m. to midnight • Chelsea’s: Brian Capps, 9:30 p.m.

• Eureka Live: DJ & Dancing 9 p.m. to close • Grub & Pub Club 169: TBD • Henri’s Just One More: Juke Box, 9 p.m.

• Jack’s Place: Sean Calvin and The Dirty Truth, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Kevin Upshaw and One Night Stand, 9 p.m. (no cover) • Madam Medusa’s Hookah Lounge: BYOB, noon to 2 a.m.; Underground Electronica, Henna artist, card readers, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

• New Delhi Cafe: Pete & Dave, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Den: Lindsey with Issues, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Amazing Ace & His Rhythm Slaves, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Tavern: Christian & Rockey, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; North Forty, 7:30 p.m.

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traffic stop.

ROWDY BEAVER

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Thurs AUG 28th • 5pm Watch & Cheer as DEAN FANNING dumps ice water from his FRONT LOADER onto Rowdy Beaver Bartenders and Servers!!!!

ALL DONATIONS GO TO ALS

Rowdy Beaver Parking Lot 417 W Van Buren (Hwy 62 W) Eureka Springs

August 20 2:47 p.m. — A caller advised of a tractor/trailer stuck on the loop by the hospital.

An officer responded and helped the tractor-trailer turn around.

August 21 8:25 a.m. — A caller advised that her vehicle was stolen in town and an officer took the report.

10:28 a.m. — A complainant filed a harassment report.

11:05 a.m. — A caller reported a solid waste truck stalled in the highway and an officer responded and helped with traffic until the truck moved again.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 • Basin Park Hotel Balcony Bar & Restaurant: Jeff Lee, noon to 2 p.m.; Catherine Reed, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Chelsea’s: Diesel Dean and the 18 Wheelers, 7:30 p.m.

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

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): DJ/Karaoke (no cover) • Madam Medusa’s Hookah Lounge: Sunday Funday, BYOB, 11 a.m. to midnight • New Delhi Cafe: Be Here Now, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Ozark Mountain Taproom, 140 E. Van Buren, 479-244-6922: Service Industry Sunday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Den: Christian & Rockey, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Back Road Drinkin, 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Tavern: Norman Jackson Band, 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

MONDAY, SEPT. 1 • Chelsea’s: Springbilly, 9 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 2 • Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 9 p.m.

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Jam night • Madam Medusa’s Hookah Lounge: Game night, BYOB, 4 p.m. to midnight WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 3 • Madam Medusa’s Hookah Lounge: Fantasy night, BYOB, 4 p.m. to midnight August 22 8:51 a.m. — An employee from Good Shepherd reported that all the donations from the jars that she had in various locations along Highway 62 had been emptied by someone other than her. An officer took the report August 23 1:35 p.m. — A male subject was arrested for driving on a suspended license during a routine traffic stop.

August 24 1:09 a.m. — A male subject was arrested for driving while intoxicated, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, lack of insurance and driving left of center during a routine traffic stop. Again, apparently he WAS using his blinkers properly.

2:13 a.m. — A male subject was arrested

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ALS challenge version 2.01

Rowdy Beaver in Eureka Springs will be participating in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge this Thursday in the Rowdy Beaver Parking Lot at 5:00 p.m.

But, they won’t be doing like you’ve seen on TV or Facebook. It’s a bit more extreme.

Everyone is invited out to watch or join in as Dean Fanning will be dumping the ice water from his front loader onto our bartenders and servers in the parking lot.

Any donations from the crowd would be appreciated and all donations will be going to ALS.

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ordinance 2216, which rezones the property known as the “old high school” from R1 residential to C-2-H commercial, and approved Dustin Duling to fill vacated position 2 at CAPC. Joe Fitzsimmons also was approved to fill position 5 on the Parks Commission.

Mayor Morris Pate closed the meeting with a request that all citizens come

by City Hall to pick up the Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey.

The next city council meeting will be Sept. 11. for driving while intoxicated during a routine traffic stop.

9:10 a.m. — A person reported two skateboarders on Magnetic Road impeding traffic. An officer responded but didn’t find anyone on Magnetic Road or nearby.

8:57 p.m. — A complainant advised that they could hear what sounded like a disturbance coming from the motel behind Pizza Hut. An officer checked and found it was just kids playing.

9:55 p.m. — A complainant advised that dogs were barking on Mill Hollow Road.

An officer responded and could not find the dogs. Someone must have tipped them off.

August 25 2:09 a.m. — A man reported a domestic dispute and officers responded. By the time they arrived, the dispute was broken up.

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Deadline for classifieds is Tuesday by noon.

Announcements

Classifieds Help Wanted

Real Estate for Sale

THE EUREKA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET welcomes you on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7a.m. to noon at Pine Mountain Village. Tuesday is ''Fun-Food'' day, with cooking demos, juice bar and MORE! Plus organic meats.

WHITE STREET SATURDAY MARKET. Open 8:00a.m.-11:30a.m. every Saturday. The finest summer vegetables! Authentic sourdough bread!

Ermilio's parking lot.

Garage Sale ANTIQUES, VINTAGE TOYS, Furniture, fishing equipment, tools, Armoire, dining tables. Onyx Cave Rd., follow signs. 8a.m.-?, Friday & Saturday.

Help Wanted CABIN RESORT IN THE MUNDELL area is looking for a part-time housekeeper. Competitive pay. Must work weekends. Dependable transportation and cell phone. Can work into full-time, year 'round position.

Call 479-363-9991.

Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas

ARE YOU LOOKING TO SUPPLEMENT YOUR INCOME? Area Agency on Aging is currently accepting applications for Personal Care Assistants to work with our In-Home clients of Carroll County. We are looking for trained PCAs with good work ethics and a caring attitude. We have flexible hours available up to 28 hours per week, paid holidays, incentive bonuses, and offer retirement benefits. Subject to pre-employment background screen and drug test.

Apply on-line at: www.aaanwar.org/Employment EEO employer/Vet/Disabled/AA PARTS UNKNOWN, Eureka Spring's destination for a broad assortment of fine men's and women's fashions and accessories, is hiring Part-Time Sales Professionals. If you are a service driven, energetic fashion enthusiast, we'd like to meet with you.

Please email your resume to eureka@partsunknown.com or fax to 866-498-2780

HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED PART-TIME. Great pay plus tips. Experience necessary. Cell phone and personal vehicle required. Call 479-253-5548 for appointment.

SEEKING PROJECT WORKER w/basic carpentry ''fix-it'' skills. Framing, trim and flooring experience essential! Hourly wages. Most power-tools on jobsite. 479-981-1245.

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS for Part-time office clerk and part-time wait staff. Please apply in person at ES & NA Railway depot.

Land for Sale

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE NEEDED for personal care/housekeeping, including driving my vehicle for me. No drug-users/No smoking/No drinking.

Looking forward to talking to you. Call 479-244-5011 for appointment.

MUSICIANS WANTED! CLASSIC ROCK! Bass player and keyboard. Able to do vocals. Only serious musicians please. Call 417-271-4777.

Commercial for Sale

Services Offered

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Turpentine Creek Foundation, Inc., Full-time, Monday-Friday. Skills needed: Good communication skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office. Proficient in Adobe: Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom. Photography skills. Must be prompt, professional appearance. If this is you send your resume to: scott@turpentinecreek.org

THE CLEAN TEAM is hiring. $8/hr. to start. Excellence in cleaning is required. Must pass background check. 417-597-5171

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FOR SALE TURN-KEY BUSINESS: Restaurant/Bar. Some financing, WAC. Unlimited opportunity in Eureka. Lots of parking! Call 479-903-0699.

ENJOY PRIVATE DINING on the water at Dock 'N Eat on Big M Marina Wednesdays 5p.m. 'til 8p.m.

Minimum group of 20. Perfect for church group, club, or large family. Reserve with Annelise at 417-271-3883.

REWARD $300 FOR INFORMATION regarding the vandalism of the ''Do-me-a-flavor'' vinyl awning on Passion Play Rd. and the return of the antique square-pointed wagon axle used for breaking rock.

Call 479-981-2322 or Sheriff's office 870-423-2901.

To place a classified ad in the CITIZEN, stop by the office, call 479-253-0070, or e-mail us at citizendesk@cox-internet.com

BEST LOTS IN TOWN! Walk to downtown.

Wooded, private. End of Wheeler Street. Gorgeous trees. Carroll & Associates Realty. Penny Carroll 479-363-7153.

Real Estate for Sale BEAVER LAKE 2800sq.ft. home. 3BR/2.5BA, 3-car garage. Hardwood trim inside, pecan cabinetry, 2-bay dock barn, paved road, asphalt drive. 479-253-5784.

Melodyʼs ad

KINGS RIVER CABIN – Brand new 1,536 sq. ft. cabin on 1.3 acres, 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, native cedar floors, tile kitchen floor, custom pine cabinets. 480 sq. ft. covered porch on front and 480 sq. ft. covered porch on back. Metal roof. On the Kings River close to Trigger Gap. Only 9 miles from Eureka Springs. $199,000 or best offer.

Call (479) 981-1177.

CHARMING COTTAGE on Owen St. 1BR/1BA Energy Efficient! Stucco on 2+ landscaped lots.

Built 2003. $119,000. 479-244-9155

Lost Pet Lost Pet

LOST LOVED FAMILY DOG

White Pit Mix Last seen near Little Ponderosa County Rd 211, Eureka Springs

CALL 479-981-3701

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

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

ASK ME ABOUT FENCING! New fencing and repairs. Call 870-480-3884.

CHEF4YOU CATERING/PERSONAL CHEF SERVICE: I can work with any budget and all types of events. PERSONAL CHEF Service available, healthy weekly meals prepared for you and your family. Call Denise at 479-253-6118.

DETAILING - ALL TYPES at your place of convenience. For details call 479-363-6490 or 870-715-5404 and leave message.

FLORA ROJA COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTUREproviding affordable healthcare for the whole community. Sliding scale fee. $15-$35 per treatment with an additional $15 paperwork fee on the first visit only. You decide what you can afford to pay!

Francesca Garcia Giri, L.Ac, 479-253-4968.

119 Wall Street.

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

Call Bob Messer. 479-253-2284 COMPUTER PROBLEM? We have a solution!

Hardware, software, technical, upgrades or connection issues.

Eureka Springs Computer Solutions.

Call 479-244-9335 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 TOM HEARST Professional Painting and Carpentry Painting & Wood Finishing Trim & Repair Carpentry Drywall Repair & Texturing Pressure Washing 479-244-7096 TREE WORK - Skilled tree care: trimming, deadwooding and removals. Conscientious, professional arborist and sawmiller, Bob Messer 479-253-2284

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Services Offered

For Rent

Misc. for Sale

Wanted

• Charms • Spirit Guided • Angel Cards • Get a reading, here in Eureka Springs.

Call 417-543-4704 or 816-273-3668 for an appt.

HOLIDAY ISLAND UPDATED 2BR/1BA, 15 Woodsdale Dr., Quiet well maintained 4-plex.

Spacious condo, porch, W/D in unit, good storage, nice kitchen with all appliances, $570 includes your water/trash. Call or text 763-244-7707 or see more at http://fayar.craigslist.org/apa/4600685106.html

16' x 20' LOG HOME KIT. Dove-tailed and drilled for electric. $5900 or will complete. 479-253-2383

I BUY AND REMOVE older vehicles, running or non-running. Reasonable prices paid. Vintage Vehicles. Call Bill at 479-253-4477.

LIGHTLY FURNISHED, TWO Level, 2BR/2BA home on secluded street. Artistic, Imaginative, Open Space. Expansive Deck, View. $830/mo. +utilities. Call/text 479-981-1245.

OAK DINING TABLE. 48'' round. 6 chairs (2 are Captain's chairs). 2 Leaves. Good condition. $350/OBO. Call 479-253-4293.

INDIGO DANCE STUDIO classes ages 5 and up, Tuesdays. Ages 5-8, 3:15p.m.-4p.m.; Ages 9-12, 4p.m.-5:30p.m.; Ages 13&up, 5:30p.m.-7p.m. ALSO Theater and Improv, Thursdays, 5p.m.-6:30p.m., Ages 10&up. DANCE classes study in basic ballet technique, tumbling and choreography. THEATER classes study in improv, writing scripts and prop making. Call for more info., Inger 479-244-0806 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 OZARK PAINT COMPANY: Interior, Exterior, decks and pressure washing. Call Andy Stewart at 479-253-3764 PATHWAY MEDIATION — private, informal, confidential, affordable. Check us out at www.pathwaymediationworks.com. 870-423-2474.

Q&R OUTDOOR SERVICES Gutter cleaning, 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.

For Rent 1BR/1BA STUDIO APARTMENT. 49 Benton St., Upstairs. 1 vehicle parking space. $375/mo.

1st/Last. No Smoking. References required. Call 479-981-3677.

1BR MOBILE HOME. Furnished. All utilities. $380/mo. 1 person. 1st/Last. No Pets. Near Beaver Dam. Call 479-253-6196.

2BR/1.5BA WITH DECK and fireplace.

CH/A. $550/mo. 1st/last/ +security deposit. Call 479-253-6283 or 479-253-6959 3BR/1BA, LIVING, DINING, Kitchen, Family room.

CH plus wood stove. In Historic district. $750/mo.

1st/Last/+$500 deposit. 479-372-8989.

9 COLLEGE ST. Apt. A, 2BR furnished, W/D, CH/A, covered parking, back deck with wooded area, in town. $850/mo. 1st/last/security. No smoking, No pets. 479-244-5427.

OFF HISTORIC LOOP, 1BR Apartment. Quiet neighborhood. Patio and gazebo. No Pets. Credit Check. 1yr. lease. $550/mo. utilities included.

479-253-5719 PICTURESQUE 4BR/2BA LAKEFRONT, Eagle Rock, MO. Mowed to water. Screened porch overlooking lake. Partly-furnished including appliances. $850/mo.+dep. Ref/credit required.

913-209-4083 SEASONAL-WINTER,FURNISHED~''All-Inclusive'': Historic District. Studio $600/mo. 2BR-House $1200/mo. Both have private entrances, parking and patios. No Pets, No Smoking. Nov.1-May1.

479-981-2507 SPACIOUS 2BR APT, GREAT LOCATION on North Main St. 2BR/1BA, all appliances including W/D. All utilities paid except electric. 2nd floor with deck on two sides. Off street parking. $650/mo. +deposit. 479-981-9811 STORAGE SHEDS AVAILABLE at Bass Lane Storage on Holiday Island. 479-253-1772 or cell 262-496-5025.

STUDIO APARTMENT, CREEK-SIDE on North Main. Off street parking, all utilities but electric paid. $450 plus deposit. 479-981-9811 UNIQUE 1BR & STUDIO apartments in Eureka Springs Wi-fi/cable/utilities included. New hardwood floors & paint. Enclosed pet porch/deck. Mountain/forest view, W/D on premises. 479-981-3449 VICTORIAN QUIET HISTORIC DISTRICT- 2BR, hardwoods, W/D, CH/A, ceiling fans, D/W, porch&swing, includes trash pickup & yard mowing. $695/mo. 479-253-9111.

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

REASONABLE DOWNTOWN SHOP SPACE for rent. 479-253-9481 or dan@twilight.arcoxmail.com

Vehicles for Sale '87 SUBURBAN 4X4 with 4'' lift. Restored 98%, always transported everywhere. Custom interior and paint. Newer 350. Must See! Call 931-222-9602.

BEAUTIFUL STREET IN EUREKA. Stove, refrig- Advertising in the Citizen classifieds is not only a erator, W/D, CH/A, DW, 1 parking space. No Pets. valuable marketing tool offline, it is also a powerful way to reach thousands of potential customers $600/mo. Call 479-236-0613.

ONLINE.

DERKSEN PORTABLE BUILDINGS for sale or rent-to-own. Hwy 62West, across from Walmart, Berryville. No credit check. Free Delivery.

870-423-1414

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

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

Hwy. 62 East of Eureka 3 miles. 479-253-6900

Classifieds work! Call the Lovely County Citizen today and place your ad. (479) 253-0070.

Margaret Smith Packham

MARGARET SMITH PACKHAM died in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, August 26, 2014. Margaret was born in 1919, to Sam and Maggie Smith on a fruit and vegetable farm in Columbia, Missouri. One sister, Molly, had died in the flu epidemic of 1918, at the age of 17. Ten months later Margaret was born.

Another sister, Sally, was nearly 17 the day Margaret was born. So she was raised mostly as an only child, cherished and “spoiled”, her word.

After high school in Columbia she attended business college there, describing herself as a “crackerjack secretary”. Over the years she worked for two insurance companies, an attorney and, after raising kids, went back to work as Secretary to the Security Manager of the Kansas City Safeway Stores Division. “Boy that job was fun. I just loved it.”

She married Walter Packham in 1941.

The couple had three children: Robert D. Packham (wife Linda McCance Packham) of Hanover Park, IL; Margaret Lynn Packham Larson (husband Albert Larson) of Eureka Springs, AR; J. Stuart Packham (wife Tina Turner Packham) of Shawnee, KS. The family settled in Kansas City, MO, in 1954. Margaret and Walter lived there until November, 1998, when they moved to

1919 – August 26, 2014

live next door to their daughter in Eureka Springs. Walter died in January, 1999.

Margaret lived on alone in the house for fourteen years, happily crocheting, baking, puttering. She moved to Green Acre Lodge, at Holiday Island, AR, in August, 2013, where the caring staff did the daily tasks and she was free to crochet uninterrupted.

Margaret enjoyed the company of her seven grandchildren: Chris Packham of Astoria, NY; Jill Packham Edwards of Naperville, IL; Sandra Amoako-Packham of Cape Coast, Ghana; Sarah Larson McGettrick of Brunswick, GA; Jeffrey Larson of Fayetteville, AR; Cody Packham of Shawnee, KS; Julia Packham of Atlanta, GA; and one great granddaughter, Sydney McGettrick, of Brunswick, GA. Margaret was a member of the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and a memorial service in her honor will be held there, 17 Elk Street, at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 30.

When asked, once, what she would like in her obituary, Margaret said, “She spent her declining years surrounded by yarn and with a crochet hook in her hand.”

Memorial donations may be made to the Kansas City Rescue Mission, or the charity of your choice.

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Send us your nominations

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Restaurant Guide YOUR GUIDE TO THE EATING OUT IN EUREKA SPRINGS AND THE REST OF LOVELY COUNTY

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8am-7pm Monday – Saturday

THURSDAYS LOCALS NIGHT $14.95 $16.95 Specials

BRUNCH EVERY SUNDAY

Now Serving Breakfast Starting at 8am Mon-Sat

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OUR 23rd YEAR In Eureka Springs Open 5 - 9pm Daily • FREE Parking 26 White St. on the Upper Historic Loop

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*New Sunday Brunch Menu

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Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily

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Don’t miss our famous Sunday Brunch In Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Hwy. 62 West, Eureka Springs, AR www.MyrtieMaes.com

Lunch & Dinner 7 days a week

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Catfish, Burgers, Chicken & Salad All-You-Can-Eat CATFISH “The Best Around” Playing on the deck Fri. & Sat. evenings

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Pet of the Week OPEN

Wed - Sat 5-9 PM NOW SERVING SUNDAY BRUNCH 10 AM - 2 PM 304 Mundell Road, West Eureka Springs off Highway 187 479-253-5525 www.horizoneurekasprings.com

“Jake” (No. 93) is a good looking, medium-sized, 5-year-old yellow lab mix. He’s very laid-back and mellow, leash-trained, friendly to all and mostly housebroken. Jake has his shots and is neutered and is waiting at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter for someone to give him a home. The Shelter is on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs, and is open noon to 5 p.m. every day except Wednesday. The shelter’s phone number is 479-253-9188. The shelter has 138 dogs and cats who need homes. During August all cats 4 months or older can be adopted for whatever fee the adopter wishes to pay. Adopt a pet and save a life. Thank you for caring.

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Survivors To Hit Streets for Scavenger Hunt

By Jennifer Jackson

JJackson.Citizen@gmail.com

First there was Zombie Crawl. Then came Zombie Tag. Last September, zombies of all ages invaded Eureka Springs for Zombies in the Park, an evening of music, games and ghoulish fun around Basin Spring, whose waters were said to raise the dead.

This year, the fun is spreading like a virus through town with a Zombie Scavenger Hunt on Sept 19. A Party in the Park event for September, the hunt begins at 5 p.m. under the guidance of local zombie meister Jeff Danos. His challenge: Do you and your team have what it takes to survive a zombie apocalypse?

“The theme is post-apocalyptic,” Danos said. “They might have to interface with crazy preppers, people who stock-pile items.”

Danos is a techo-music composer and DJ who organizes all-ages zombie events as fundraisers for Flint Street Food Bank. For the scavenger hunt, each team member is asked to bring two cans of food to donate. Then on Friday, Sept. 19, teams of four to 10 humans will gather at Basin Park, i.e. “survival camp,” where they will be given clues to underground locations and other spots where items are hidden.

“When we were putting together the story, we tried to tie it in with some of the history of the locations,” Danos said.

Character actors will be stationed at some locations to provide interaction with participants, he said, such as clues to find items or the next location. In addition, Danos hopes people will dress up as zombies and randomly shuffle around town to add to the ambiance. But there will be no chasing of humans or shooting of zombies involved.

“They won’t be hunting zombies,” he said of scavenger hunt participants. “They won’t be being attacked.”

Instead, team members can earn points by capturing zombies with their phone camera, he said, as well as retrieving items. They are also asked to take photos of their location to hashtag, so that people back at the park can track the action. There will be games and activities for younger children, a Halloween costume contest and music at Basin Park for people awaiting the teams’ return. Many of the locations will be somewhere on Spring or Main, Danos said, but he’s not revealing what any of the items are.

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“Part of the fun of scavenger hunts is that you’re getting people to carry funny-looking items around town,” he said.

Danos said he came up with the idea after people who came from out of town for Zombies in the Park last year expected some sort of activity. The first zombie event he organized in Eureka was in 2012, a Zombie Crawl and Day of the Dead Dance that drew hundreds of participants, who paraded down Spring Street on foot and in zombie wagons.

The next spring, he organized Zombie Tag, which brought 120 humans and zombies to Lake Leatherwood City Park. This spring’s Zombie Tag drew 155 participants, the most organizers could handle, he said. Danos and his friends and family organize zombie events just for fun, he said, and to provide something for families to do together, as playing zombies is popular with pre-teens, teenagers and young adults. The events also benefit the food bank.

“It’s a way of helping out and giving back to the community,” Danos said.

Francisco “Kiko” Garcia of Sao Paulo, Brazil, provided art for the Zombie Scavenger Hunt poster, showing his inept zombie comic-book character, Ivo Mortov, looking for his head. Garcia, who was an exchange student in Eureka Springs in 1995, volunteered his graphic art services for Zombies in the Park last year after finding Danos’ website, EurekaZombies.com.

Zombie Scavenger Hunt/Zombies in the Park is sponsored by the Eureka Springs Zombie Invasion (EZOMB) and the Eureka Springs Downtown Network. To register a team, go to EurekaZombies.com. No registration fee. Two cans of food per team member, to be donated to the food bank, are requested to participate. Also see “Zombie Scavenger Hunt - Zombies in the Park” on facebook.

Thanks to all of our customers for making our store what it is!

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CALL AL HOOKS - 479-363-6419 This cleared 3.96 acre property comes with a beautifully maintained 3 bed / 2 bath home, separate garage w/ electric, gas, water, a well house & bonus building. 4th room in home used as office but can be bedroom. Nearby school bus stop, stores, amenities. Minutes to downtown Eureka. Don’t miss this one!

Contemporary 4 bedroom home where architectural details abound, crown molding, stained glass, coffered ceilings, double archways & more. Privacy insured by the woods surrounding the upper & lower decks. Formal dining & living, lower level great room has a wet bar & wood stove. Holiday Island Amenities. Call Cheryl for your private showing.

Stunning 3/2 with separate remodeled cottage, new garage on 1.18 acres, In town with maximum privacy. This house has been immaculately maintained and is stunningly landscaped, w/gazebo, Koi pond with running waterfall. Big private cliff side deck. Wheelchair accessible. stamped concrete driveway, Complete watering system. Home sits along year-round creek.

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Beautiful 3/2 Federal style home offers charm & appeal with its landscaped yard, ample living space, basement and off street parking right off of the Historic Loop. Call me for a Showing TODAY!

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This 2 unit duplex provides flexibility with an open floor plan home with 2 bedroom, 1 & 1/2 bath unit and rental in the second unit or rent both units for income. Nice gently sloping grass yard. Easy Hwy 62 access. SELLER FINANCE POSSIBLE!

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Historic 3 bed 2 bath cottage on quiet street just off the historic loop and minutes to downtown.

Nice high ceilings, enclosed sunroom and separate living unit on lower level. Great home for easy living or that weekend getaway home. Close to all the best that Eureka Springs has to offer.

AL HOOKS 479.363.6419 Historic home with guest cottage, 3 bedrooms/3.5 baths, screened back porch & big fenced back yard. BONUS off street parking & 2 car garage…close to town center.

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1,240 sq ft 1800’s shotgun-style farmhouse on 1 acre offers end of road privacy. Double parlor, covered porches and old barn. Open garden area. Minutes to downtown.

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Featured Property Cedar home w/guest house on 8.29 (+/-) acres, pond, beautiful mtn. views & land. The home features large open rooms, geothermal heat, generator, large windows, 2-car garage, 1-car carport, detached 3-car carport w/storage, guest house w/kitchenette, bath.

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