Inside the ESI Victorious! Quorum Court 2 – Fans cheer Planning 3 the Lady Dogs at Work 4 Highlanders Merchants 5 on toward Independent Mail 6 a 37-16 Editorial 7 victory over Constables on Patrol 8 the Hartford Nature of Eureka 9 Lady Hustlers Independent Pen 10 at Eureka Fame Came Late 11 Springs High Astrology 14 School Jan. 8. Crossword 15 The new Basketball 17 high school Independent Soul 18 gym, which seats 1200, This Week’s was electric INDEPENDENT Thinker Tuesday night. See other scores on p. 17.

Photo courtesy of bing.com Although he was not our favorite human during the Vietnam War, Richard Nixon, who would

have been 100 on Wednesday, Photo by David followed his heart throughout his Frank Dempsey life. Nixon was a calculating man who flew to Moscow and Beijing to encourage peace while financing Born again Passion Play looks ahead war; strove for American oil Nicky Boyette the Passion Play in what he called “a which consists of 25 stations in the independence; and oversaw putting “We’ve crossed the first hur- miraculous ten days.” Midwest and South, will donate a man on the moon. dle, but the mountain is in front of “We just left Cornerstone Bank $100,000 worth of promotions to He was caught cheating (in us,” Randall Christy told a group of and we gave them a check,” he told get the word about the play, and politics!) and decided the best about 80 supporters and media types, the crowd. “People all over the he intends to seek major donors to response was a cover-up, which including regional television station United States want the Passion Play support the project. He expects to ended his presidency. Being an representatives, who had gathered at to continue.” He described donations name the amphitheater after a donor, independent thinker is not always a the top of the Great Passion Play am- from small amounts up to more than for example. good thing. phitheater on a sunny but brisk win- one gift of $5000. Christy told the cold but Yet Nixon had a deep love for ter afternoon Jan. 3. Christy and his network intend to enthusiastic crowd he and his team his country, and if we are to turn Christy, president of the Gospel raise $6 million this year to pay off all have come up with a 20-point plan over new leaves this year, forgiving Radio Network based in Ada, Okla., debts hanging over the Passion Play to ensure the play continues for Richard Nixon is a good place to spearheaded a frantic rush to raise and purchase the grounds and play generations to come. The plan start. $75,000 to prevent foreclosure of outright. His gospel radio network, GREAT PASSION PLAY continued on page 12 Flu – the fifth season. Be well. INDEPENDENTNews Quorum Court sticks to Friday meeting time Nicky Boyette The Carroll County Quorum Court met briefly Jan. 4 to hold its mandated annual organizational meeting. The only item on the agenda was to set the time, dates and place for their meetings during the upcoming year. Justice of the Peace Ron Flake suggested an early evening meeting on a Tuesday or Wednesday because at least two of the JPs had to miss work to attend the meetings at the traditional time of 10 a.m. on the third Friday of the month. Other JPs pointed out elected officials could attend more easily during the day, and the court voted unanimously to continue meeting at 10 a.m. on the third Friday of each month at the courthouse in Berryville. The next regular quorum court meeting will be Friday, Jan. 18, at 10 a.m. Out of the ashes: Shelter seeks support Sandra Ostrander racks, mannequins and display cases. A revenue used to operate the shelter and on Jan. 15. GSHS board members It was a good day for the Good small pile of blackened rubble is all that assist with start up costs for the new Barbara Byrd, Kathy Jensen, Peggy Shepherd Humane Society (GSHS) remains to mark the spot of the once- store. Cash, checks and credit/debit card Duncan, Nina Schmeckebier and Jeri when the Berryville Doggie Thrift Shop thriving business that fed the needs of donations are now being accepted at: Voerman, along with Cathy Ross and moved into the old Brashears Barn in the animals at the shelter. Eureka Springs Doggie Shop, 124 Terry Garrett, owners of the new TLC August 2011. The cavernous white barn The fire is old news, but the W. Van Buren, ES 72632, and Brashears Bakery next to Hart’s, will be donating with squeaky wooden floors offered financial and emotional devastation it Furniture, 500 W. Trimble, Berryville, time and talents to baking delicious space needed to house large items such wrought will linger. GSHS carried no 72616, or online at goodshepherd-hs. delicacies. Orders will be taken through as furniture, and homespun charm insurance on contents of the building, a org. Feb. 7 at (479) 253-9115 or online at to attract a wide variety of shoppers. rental from Brashears, so there will be It will take roughly three months goodshepherd-hs.org. Six mini-cakes Business flourished. That all died shortly no compensation. Revenue from the to get a new store running, provided are available for $10 or a single large after 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 28. Doggie Shop made up approximately an affordable rental space is found one for $25. Pick up for all cheesecakes When longtime volunteer Barbara one-third of the yearly budget. GSHS, a quickly. Store donations to replace lost will be at the Eureka Springs Doggie Byrd closed the register and locked up non-profit organization, will receive no inventory are currently being taken at Shop on Feb. 13 and 14, prepaid only. that afternoon it was for the last time. federal or state funding to help recover Berryville Self Service Storage, Unit Please open your hearts and wallets. Within the hour, a fire of undetermined losses. #124, located at the intersection of Rice Shelter animals need your help, even origin burned out of control destroying Resurrection of the Berryville St. and Hammons in Berryville. If you though they’re unable to ask for it. They the entire building and taking around Doggie Shop falls squarely on the have anything to donate, please contact count on you. $50,000 in Doggie Shop inventory, as shoulders of the community, and there Tracellen Kelly at (479) 981-2886 for well as fundraising supplies, banners, are several ways to help. The need for drop-off instructions. Please donate only Community Praise canopies, tables, chairs, storage bins, cash donations is imminent to recover items in good, clean, usable condition. and Worship Service We can’t accept used TVs, computers, Come celebrate Epiphany on printers, and fax machines. Sunday, Jan. 13, through songs For Holiday Island residents, of praise and worship led by the Charles Fredrick is making his storage HICC Praise Band. Explore the space available for smaller items, no epiphanic question from Mark furniture please. He can be reached 8:29, “But who do you say that at (479) 981-1482 for directions and I am?” as we exalt the name of information on what he can and cannot Jesus. accept. The Community Praise Two fundraisers are in the works: A Service is at 6 p.m. in the Pancake Breakfast on Jan. 26, 7 – 11 Fellowship Hall at the Holiday a.m., at the Berryville Fire Station, 400 Island Community Church, 188 N. Main, Berryville. Stateline Drive. Refreshments GSHS will begin taking orders for provided. Valentine’s Day homemade cheesecakes

2 | ES Independent | January 10, 2013 | www.esINDEPENDENT.com INDEPENDENTNews CUP denied by Planning Nicky Boyette see any negative impact of approving creeping further down the street. He would have to recuse herself, so if The Eureka Springs Planning the application. moved to table the discussion until he Rundel voted against the application, Commission began its year with a Rundel said he appreciated could do more research, but there was it would be denied. bit of a philosophical standoff. Com- how much input the commission no second. Morris said the Greenes could missioners held a public hearing for had received, but his tally included Morris commented the time for take the application directly to City a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for negative emails and phone calls and people to speak for or against was Council for approval if denied by one unit of tourist lodging at 10 Al- he was not convinced the application past, and the commission should not Planning. amo, which is in the R-2 zone. Nine was good for the neighborhood. He inconvenience applicants who met all Rundel, in an effort to give the citizens spoke up, and all but one pointed out comments regarding requirements by postponing a vote. application a chance, moved to table spoke in favor of applicants Joe and strong property management skills by Rundel mentioned the Greenes the vote until the next meeting and Melissa Greene. the Greenes did not negate opinions of had already been operating against the Blankenship seconded his motion, but Those in favor cited the excellent those who felt there would be negative intent of City Code through what he the vote was 2-2, Flaherty and Morris managerial history of the Greenes as consequences for the neighborhood. said had been called a loophole. voting No. property managers. David Mitchell He wanted to table the application Greene responded she and her Vote on approval was 3-1, Rundel said he had never heard any complaints “until I get a better read on what the husband were operating legally voting No, so the application was about the Greenes, and “he would neighbors feel.” according to their attorney, and they denied. be shocked if anyone had a problem Melissa Greene, who sits on would never go against the law. Also, Other items with them.” Other speakers said the the commission, spoke up for her with the CUP, she has more constraints • Blankenship presented copies Greenes are reputable and make the application. She said she and her on her as a landlord than she would of new versions for applications for properties they manage better. One husband have been renting out the have otherwise. variance and construction permits. person noticed they were especially house for short-term rentals, and they Blankenship said the commission She said it was exciting to hear people careful about to whom they rented. wanted to get a CUP as a response has only five members and four must were waiting for the construction The only speaker against the to discussions during the last few vote to approve anything. Greene PLANNING continued on page 23 application was David Anderson, and months about short-term rentals in he did not disagree with any of the residential zones. She pointed out other comments, but wanted to keep where the property sits is important. neighborhoods free of commerce. It is situated at the end of Alamo very He acknowledged that B&Bs have near commercial properties. She said contributed to the vitality of the if the house had been farther down city and did not have any problem Alamo, away from commercial areas, with monthly rentals. However, she would not have applied because he commented on how families she understands the sentiment against recognize each other on the street disturbing neighborhoods. in his neighborhood, but they don’t Commissioner Denys Flaherty know who the short-term renters commented, “I came in iffy about it.” are. His concern was preservation She said she had been swayed by the of neighborhoods in the residential preponderance of support shown, so zones. she was against tabling a vote and she Commissioners also read several moved from neutral to being in favor. letters supporting the application and Chair Beverly Blankenship read one in opposition. Commissioner from City Code the points they are Ken Rundel said he had received consider when deciding on a CUP. two emails in opposition, and She also said the Greenes had met all commissioner James Morris reported requirements including notifying all he had received two negative phone neighbors within a 200-ft. radius. calls. Rundel observed the 200-ft. rule is Morris then commented even the notice area, but there is more to the though the overwhelming majority neighborhood beyond that limit, and supported the application, only one some of those neighbors were against vote against was enough for him the application. He acknowledged he to vote No if the case made was was torn because the house is on the reasonable. He did not see a strong cusp of commercial versus residential, case being made and said he did not but was concerned about commercial

www.esINDEPENDENT.com | January 10, 2013 | ES Independent | 3 A little help INDEPENDENTNews from our friends: (Please email your ongoing community Taking dogs for a walk? Take ‘em to work! service announcements to newsdesk@ eurekaspringsindependent.com) C. D. White • Food pantry, furniture bank and Think your office has used book store – Wildflower Chapel gone to the dogs? Well, for a Food Pantry is open from 10:30 – Noon growing number of people, on Fridays. The Thrift Store and Used it’s the other way around – Furniture Bank is open Monday – dogs are going to the office. Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Call Everyone’s familiar (479) 363-6408 for more information. with working dogs; those For service times and other chapel indefatigable canines we information, phone 253-5108. depend on to hunt, herd, • Free Clothes Closet in Penn Memorial protect, sniff out, guard, First Baptist Church on Spring Street is guide and provide services to open from 1 – 4 p.m. on Wednesdays. the handicapped … the blue Call (479) 253-9770 to arrange to collar jobs of the dog world. bring donations of clean new or used But in this case, we’re clothing, personal care items, linens, talking about those pooches May I help you? – (l.) Remington, a/k/a Remmy, is eager to greet the public from behind master small appliances or dishes in good that have scored a white- Rick Bright’s desk at the CAPC. The 9-month-old English Bulldog, who recently learned he enjoyed condition. These will be available to the collar job behind (or most standing, is pals with Q, a stray cat living outside the offices at the Quarter. When Remmy was a community free of charge. likely under) a desk. You’ll pup, they were the same size. • Coffee Break Al-Anon Family Group Photo by Rick Bright find them in big companies Women meets Tuesdays at 9:45 a.m. at like Google, Amazon, Hey, is that a customer? – (r.) Bah Beaux sits on master Chris Butler’s lap during one of the Faith Christian Family Church, Hwy. Facebook, the Huffington few non-busy moments at Alpine Liquor on New Year’s Eve. Butler brings Bah Beaux to work with 23S. For more info, phone (479) 363- him at the liquor store every day. Bah Beaux is a Louisiana Cur, one of the only breeds of working 9495. Post, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and many high tech dogs to have originated in this country. • St. James’ Episcopal Church offers Photo by David Frank Dempsey free Sunday community suppers until offices and industries all the end of March from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at over the world. the church, 28 Prospect Ave. (479) 253- The reason? Studies 8610. have shown dogs in the workplace can be good for advertisement. The groups with dogs reported feeling business, resulting in higher productivity, increased more trust, cohesion and intimacy toward one another. Meetings at Coffee Pot Club employee collaboration and lower stress levels. According to an American Pet Products Association behind Land O’ Nod, U.S. 62 According to a study published in the International survey, about 1.4 million owners take some 2.3 million and Hwy. 23S Journal of Workplace Management, the presence dogs to work every day. On their website, The Humane • Alateen group – Sundays from 10:15 of dogs in the workplace significantly lowered the Society of the United States encourages employers to – 11:15 a.m. For more information, stress of the owners throughout the day. In fact, many implement programs to allow dogs in the workplace, email [email protected] or phone companies with reputations for being great places to especially since research demonstrated when dogs (479) 981-9977. work are also dog-friendly. were present in a group, employees were more likely • Overeaters Anonymous – Thursdays Dogs in the office gets people away from sitting to trust each other and collaborate more effectively in at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call at computers for hours on end and builds in that all- the office. Barbara at (479) 244-0070. important exercise break for outside walks to the “It’s heartening when research confirms our instincts • Narcotics Anonymous – Fridays at “barking lot” at potty time – a benefit equally valuable and our practices,” commented Jennifer Fearing, co- 5:50 p.m. Phone (417) 271-1084 or for people who work at home and might not get away author of Dogs at Work: A Practical Guide to Creating (479) 244-6863 for more info. from their desks enough. Dog-Friendly Workplaces and California senior state • Al-Anon Family Group (AFG) – Studies also show these small breaks stimulate director for The Humane Society of the United States. Sundays at 11:30 a.m., Mondays and “We heartily agree with the positive impact that dogs Tuesdays at 7 p.m. creative thinking in addition to providing health benefits. can have on workplace morale, collaboration and • Eureka Springs Coffee Pot AA Group A study published in the journal, Psychosomatic Monday – Saturday 12:30 p.m., Sunday Medicine, found that pet owners often have lower productivity. The more than 50 dogs that ‘work’ in The at 10 a.m. blood pressure and heart rates than non-pet owners. HSUS offices every day have been a huge boost that Sunday – Thursday, and Saturday, at When tests were done in the presence of dogs, results more companies should be enjoying.” 5:30 p.m. were even lower. In a dog-and-cat loving environment like Eureka Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m. (479) 253- Researchers in a Central Michigan University Springs, it’s no surprise to find pets at work. Several 7956 study found having a dog in the room can even make businesses have either a dog or cat onsite, from or www.nwarkaa.org (click Eureka human colleagues more cooperative. Of two tests they the venerable Crescent Hotel to several one-person Springs AA) conducted, one gathered a dozen groups of four people storefronts and small businesses. and asked them to create a fictional 15-second television Perhaps it’s what keeps us sane.

4 | ES Independent | January 10, 2013 | www.esINDEPENDENT.com INDEPENDENTNews To be or not to be… Open Nicky Boyette “To have steady success downtown days” because they are out hiking or “It’s the secret season,” declared we need more stores open because doing something outside on good days. Marsha Havens, owner of Eureka we don’t want to completely lose all February is traditionally the slowest Thyme, referring to the winter dol- the visitors.” She said she has loyal month for downtown merchants drums for downtown merchants. She repeat customers from Rogers and according to figures provided by tells winter visitors since there are Bentonville, even from as far away the City Advertising and Promotion fewer shoppers on the streets, “it’s a as Nebraska, and she wants to be Commission. Any of the summer or more intimate shopping experience.” available for them. She acknowledged autumn months have outpaced January She tells them if their favorite store is it is hard for merchants to figure out and February combined in every year closed, it’s a chance to find a new fa- how to make it work. for which there is data. vorite shop and Eureka Springs has lots Mickey Schneider manages five Nevertheless things are happening of them. Nancy Baker said theirs is a family stores in the downtown area. She said in Eureka Springs through the winter. Merchants downtown who depend business, and “any time the roads are traditionally some shops downtown Events leading up to the Feb. 12 Mardi on tourists face a dilemma every winter clear, we’re here, and some days it pays began to close the second weekend Gras celebration have already begun. when the throngs of visitors shy away off.” She pointed out merchants tell in November, but over the years, Havens said the Eureka Springs Gallery because of the weather, and shops people to shop locally, but “you’re not merchants began extending the season Association is considering extending handle the situation differently. Lyla going to get local business if you’re not through December. She closes two of monthly Gallery Strolls through the Allison owns Allison Art Company, open.” her shops for January. For another one winter as a way to attract visitors and said rent is due in January just like She said her shop does not depend she narrows the hours and limits the because they want Eureka Springs to in July. “You can’t make a sale if you’re on employees since the family runs the days to Friday through Monday. be a year-round town. But as Allison not open,” she commented. “You never business, so they do not have to lay off She observed that when she moved said, more downtown merchants must know when someone will walk through workers like some stores. Also, if they here 40 years ago, Eureka Springs was be open to keep the people coming to the door and make your day.” absolutely had to do something else, a five-month town and people were off town. Her situation is different from some they might close for the day in winter all winter unless they could find work merchants in that she makes jewelry but not in July. in nearby towns. Even though March 1 in her store, so she can be usefully Josie Yerby of Crystal Waters said has been the official start of the season occupied during slow days. “Good she keeps her store open because of an for merchants, she said the smart work still gets done,” she said. obligation to her two employees as well beginning of the season is Valentine’s Havens said a gallery like hers as for her loyal customers. Regarding Day because of the many weddings in does not depend on a crush of shoppers her employees, she said, “They are town. coming through the store like some of important to me; they make the shop.” Weather makes a difference. the shops downtown. Nevertheless, she She said they tighten things a little Schneider said people get cabin fever chooses to stay open “no matter what.” by narrowing hours and she prepares and they want to go shopping, but She might or might not trim her hours, ahead of time because she knows any threat of precipitation will keep but she does not want to disappoint winter is probably a leaner time. visitors away because they do not want visitors who do come to town. As an Yerby said the winter of 2011- to get stranded in the mountains. “In example, she said on New Year’s Day, 12, however, provided no breaks mild weather, they will come from despite foul weather and hardly any because the mild winter allowed for a everywhere,” she said. Baker, however, foot traffic, she made two excellent consistent stream of visitors in town. said she gets customers on “crummy sales that made it worthwhile to have the doors open. She said she understands when some merchants decide they would lose less money if they simply closed for a period of time. Many stores display signs on the doors announcing their limited winter hours, and a couple were locked tight in contradiction to hours announced on the door. However, some businesses were open and entertaining paying customers even on a cloudy Tuesday. The Gift Corner on Spring Street was open and shoppers were browsing. www.esINDEPENDENT.com | January 10, 2013 | ES Independent | 5 INDEPENDENTMail The opinions on the INDEPENDENTEditorial page are our opinions and the opinions on the INDEPENDENTMail page are readers’ opinions. All INDEPENDENTMail must be signed and include address and phone number for confirmation. The Eureka Springs Independent We reserve the right to edit submissions. Send your INDEPENDENTMail to: is published weekly by Sewell Communications, LLC ES Independent, 103 E. Van Buren, #353, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 or [email protected] Copyright 2013 Where is the fault? day, who’s fault was it that the bridge dealt with in a similar fashion, would 178A W. Van Buren • Eureka Springs, AR collapsed or who was to blame for the salve the emotional angst and anguish 479.253.6101 Editor, What is really painful is the pain financial collapse? No real solutions the current batch of hand-wringers are Publisher – Sandra Sewell Templeton are ever found and accepted to prevent feeling. Editor – Mary Pat Boian created by the silly emotionalism masquerading as logic and common another disaster. A quick Band-Aid® Outlawing a type of gun or Editorial staff – C.D. White, Nicky Boyette sense and offered as a reason or fix like outlawing all handguns or a magazine is not the solution to Photographer – David Frank Dempsey solution for the murder of the Sandy large capacity magazines or assault preventing mass murders. It is just Contributors Hook children. weapons will be the “perfect fit” another useless panacea offered by Ray Dilfield, Steven Foster, Becky Gillette, Though there is nothing wrong solution in this case. hand-wringers. Sometimes there are Wolf Grulkey, Cynthia Kresse, Dan Krotz, Why can’t we find the real no easy solutions. Chuck Levering, John Rankine, Risa with expressing one’s feelings, doing so without offering any logical problem? If it isn’t the bus or the car Rick Burry Office Manager/Gal Friday – Gwen Etheredge solution for those sad feelings reduces or the gun or the magazine size that is Guns and holsters Art Director – Perlinda Pettigrew-Owens any letter writer to a gushing hand- the real culprit, then who or what shall Domestic Sanitation Specialist wringer. I did say logical solution. be blamed and punished? We can’t for teachers, etc. Jeremiah Alvarado-Owens Twenty children died and the fault punish the perpetrator, he’s dead, so Editor, Press Releases was not any god’s, angry or otherwise, whom can we blame? After all, more A well written article on [email protected] nor was it the fault of the bus or than any other thing, it seems to be the Assault Weapon a ‘Buzzword’ [ES mother’s fault and her actions that are Independent Jan. 3] by Keith. Takes a Letters to the Editor: car that brought the madman to the to blame. Shall we have her dragged [email protected] school. It was not even the fault of the Marine to say it like it is. The schools or assault weapon or the large capacity into the street and beaten to death should have the protection of a person ES Independent magazines. If anyone is at fault it is with ax handles or possibly unopened or persons, armed. Perhaps a police Mailing address: 103 E. 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6 | ES Independent | January 10, 2013 | www.esINDEPENDENT.com INDEPENDENTEditorial 30 rounds of forgiveness hy did Alabama coach Nick Saban need armed Florida State troopers to escort him through the tunnel and onto the football field Monday night? WIt made us wonder, if we can protect coaches and convenience stores and car lots and Crystal Bridges, why can’t we protect moviegoers wanting to see a screening of The Dark Knight Rises and kids in school hallways who were skipping and talking, while at the same time wondering if their teacher would smile specifically at them? Well, we can. We know the price. It will be frisking, metal detectors, picture IDs and background checks. Good citizens will pass with no drama. Those who want to do harm will circumvent the checkpoints. If we make our schools impenetrable to the disturbed, the disturbed will strike where they are not expected. Life was so much simpler when moonshiners were responsible for upkeep on the church. Talk about Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Searching us as we get on airplanes, making us walk through security to watch concerts while going through our backpacks to make sure there is no alcohol are benign, invasive, old school tactics. Yet we endure them. Isn’t life about 10 percent what happens to us and 90 percent how we react? Those with guns and money are determined to hang on to them. When we only see the worst in things we have a tendency to bite hard and leave, still angry. We don’t do anything. It’s easier to focus on figuring out the speed of dark than it is to buck the system. We, the people, have had many civilizations fall. Doesn’t mean it’s inevitable, doesn’t mean we have to shrug and breathe until it’s all over, lost in a vortex of worry and fury. Is there an intelligence overseeing the natural world? Are we getting better? How do we know? We can supply evidence, just not proof. ThePursuitOfHAPPINESS A friend who works at an armory in Springdale told us that since the election in by Dan Krotz November gun sales have skyrocketed, as has the sale of ammunition. He said people ’ve had trouble settling on a topic to write about this week. I did disgust are going to gun shows to find bargains and when they don’t see what they want and revulsion last week and, as much as time and circumstance encourages they trundle right over to a gun shop and pay cash. All kinds of people – big ones, a repeat, I’m not sure I have the energy to do it again. Fear and loathing are white ones, female ones, young ones, educated ones, retired ones, religious ones and I possible subjects but, once more, SSDD, for you Stephen King fans out there. rednecks. One fun thing that happened this week was the gift of a political map of In the late 1970s it seemed every pickup going down Spring Street had a rifle rack the United States from a Republican friend; it showed how Americans voted, in the back window. They were hunters, not madmen. We haven’t seen a single rifle on a precinct-by-precinct basis, in the last election. Precincts voting for Mitt rack in years. The guns aren’t gone, they’re just concealed. And bigger. The deer and Romney were colored red; Obama’s precincts were colored blue. The map wild turkey haven’t changed but the weaponry sure has. was overwhelmingly red and, “In terms of land mass,” my friend crowed, “it Didn’t we learn anything from the Amish? proves that the US is at least 75 percent Republican!” Six years ago a non-Amish man went on a rampage in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania. What it really proves is that Mitt Romney would be President today if He invaded a school and separated the children, rounding up the girls and setting the chickens and cows had been allowed to vote. Sadly, at least for my friend, boys free. He killed five, execution style in the back of the head. One little girl’s head the franchise has not yet been extended to our feathered and four-legged got 24 shots. friends, and thus and so it is only human beings, who live predominantly On the evening of the shooting, a grandfather of one of the murdered girls said, in the bluest of urban hives, who get to vote. The red map also proves, not “We must not think evil of this man.” Another man said of the killer, “He had a mother, incidentially, that most rural Americans think, feel, and conclude differently a wife, a soul, he is before God.” A third man said they should reach out to families of than most urban Americans; providently for rural America, the composition victims and the family of the man who committed the acts. Forgiveness was extended of the House of Representatives hasn’t yet caught up to the rural to urban shift by the community. The parents of those killed went to the home of the killer’s widow, underway; we country mice still get to throw our weight around. and to his parents, and stayed with them, comforted them, fed them, knowing they This was made abundantly clear when the House refused to take up a bill were not responsible for the beast inside the killer. to aid Hurricane Sandy survivors in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut After our most recent horror we have heard men say, “Not to my child you won’t – the first time in history that such aid was withheld – because these are the and expect to get away with it!” and women say, “I’ll never get over this.” The pious bluest of blue states. Now, we’ll have to wait and see if House Democrats proclaim that forgiveness is inappropriate when there is no remorse. from the Northeast return red state contempt when the next hurricane hits Maybe our anger is against God for allowing such atrocities. If so, we’re likely the Gulf Coast, and the next tornadoes roll across Oklahoma, Missouri or to get a response from on high. If not, we might want to learn from the Amish and the Arkansas. I guess we’ll also have to wait and see if these birds ever realize moonshiners that love, not anger, is what makes a civilization thrive. that we’re Americans first and red states and blue states second.

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January 1 because a door was slightly ajar. Owner took care 8:32 p.m. – Caller told ESPD he smelled wood and 12:07 a.m. – Revelers just south of U.S. 62 set off a of the alarm. tires burning near U.S. 62 east of town. Neither few fireworks to celebrate the New Year, but after a 9:17 p.m. – Resident reported her two dogs went ESPD or ESFD knew of a burn permit nor did they warning from the constable on patrol, they took the missing in the woods two hours ago. see or smell fire or smoke. Call unfounded. party inside. 9:29 p.m. – Resident in another part of town reported 9:48 p.m. – Apartment house resident complained 1:03 a.m. – The alarm at the Nativity scene in Basin her dog was missing. about people nearby being possibly intoxicated but Park was triggered, but responding constable found January 4 definitely shouting, ranting, slamming things and everything in its place, and turned off the alarm. 7:41 a.m. – The middle school reported vandalism being loud. Constable who investigated discovered 1:56 a.m. – Female pedestrian reported her male to an outbuilding. they were excited about a football game, and they companion had fallen while walking up Spring 7:50 a.m. – Guest at a hotel was passed out in an apologized and stayed quieter. Street and suffered lacerations to his shin. She upstairs lobby and hotel staff could not get him to 11:41 p.m. – Traffic stop resulted in the arrest of the thought he needed EMS, but when a constable and return to his room. EMS responded and transported driver for DWI and careless and imprudent driving. EMS arrived, he declared he did not need their him to ESH. January 6 services and the couple went on their way. 6:22 p.m. – Witness reported a driver tailgating, 3:52 p.m. – Two vehicles collided at the intersection 5:44 p.m. – Guests at a motel wanted the clerk to crossing the center line and driving erratically of U.S. 62 and Hwy. 23 North. There were no give them back their personal information and a coming into town from the east. Constable stopped injuries. confrontation blossomed. Guests went to another the vehicle and arrested the driver for DWI, driving 7:48 p.m. – A mother asked for constable assistance motel. left of center and a broken taillight. because her 15-year old son was under the influence January 2 7:19 p.m. – Alarm company reported an alarm at of a drug and out of control. She called back to say 3:17 p.m. – Clerks at a store downtown thought it a downtown business then called back to cancel it. the father had a handle on the situation, but then she suspicious a customer kept his hand in his jacket 8:49 p.m. – Routine traffic stop resulted in a citation called another time to say the son was again out of pocket the entire time he strolled through their store. being issued to the driver for driving on a suspended control. Two constables arrived at the scene, and Constable spoke with the customer, and he said he license. eventually things calmed down enough for the son was just trying to stay warm. Everything was okay. 10:33 p.m. – A motel reported the screen of the door to remain at home for the night. 3:23 p.m. – Madison County jail reported a person to an outbuilding was out of its place. Constable on January 7 wanted by ESPD was available for pickup. patrol checked the area and replaced the screen 3:30 a.m. – A dog had been barking for more than 3:23 p.m. – Resident told ESPD while she was away January 5 an hour according to a neighbor, and the constable someone let her pets out of the house. 6 p.m. – Woman at Holiday Island reported her who responded also heard the barking. He spoke 7 p.m. – Alarm at a business downtown was set off Chihuahua-Yorkie mix was missing. with the owner who brought the animal inside. City council agenda Monday, Jan. 14, 6 p.m. Commission, committee, authority “City-permitted” or “City- reports and expired terms sanctioned” – ordinance Planning – Pos. 1 – vacant 3. Ordinance re: number of – expired 7/1/11. Pos. 3 – vacant – subordinate Police Officers expires 7/1/13. Pos. 4 – Jim Morris – New business expired 7/1/12 1. 2012 Budget Adjustment CAPC – Pos. 1 – vacant – Resolution – Mayor Pate expires 7/1/16. Pos. 4 – Bobbie 2. 2013 Budget – A.C.A. 14-58- Foster – expired 6/30/12 201 Hospital – Pos. 2 – vacant – 3. Discussion to set regular 2013 expires 6/1/14. Pos. 5 – Jack Pritchard Council meeting dates and – expired 6/1/12. Pos. 6 – vacant – time expires -- 9/7/15 4. Adoption of rules of procedure Parks for 2013 HDC – Pos. 1 – vacant – 5. Election of mayor pro tem for expires 11/30/12 2013 Cemetery 6. Appointment of CAPC Public comments members from Council for Unfinished business 2013 New “friends” for the new year – New Friends of the Carnegie Library 1. Nominees for Carroll Co. Solid 7. Conditional Use Permit for 10 take office. From left, Ruth Wood, outgoing president; Paula Briede, new Waste Advisory Committee Alamo – Mayor Pate secretary; Lynda Thompson, outgoing secretary; and Jake Allen, new president of Friends. 2. Discussion of Code Council comments followed by Photo by Charles Templeton section 4.48, amending to mayor’s comments

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TheNATUREofEUREKA by Steven Foster The Eureka skyline he skyline of Eureka Springs is visually The species name “echinata” means with prickles or although Yankees accustomed enhanced during the winter months by the spines, referring to the sharp prickle on each scale of its to working with white pine Tevergreen crowns of our most common conifer pine cone. These magnificent trees are one of two pine (Pinus strobus), which cuts – shortleaf pine, yellow pine, Southern yellow pine, species native to Arkansas. In North America there are like butter and swallows a nail old field pine or Arkansas soft pine – Pinus echinata. 37 native pines. Our shortleaf pine occurs from extreme with ease, will find our yellow The genus Pinus is derived from the Greek pinos the southeastern New York to northern Florida, west to east shortleaf pine a bit more challenging to conquer name Theophrastus (371-287 B.C.) used for pine trees. Texas and Kansas, north through the southern half of with saw and hammer. The sapwood is yellowish, Missouri. Essentially and resin ducts are a distinct feature of yellow pine it is a dominant upland boards. dry forest species The greatest threat to shortleaf pines (and pines of the Ozarks and throughout North America) is pine bark beetles. The Appalachia. most common pine beetles in the South include five A relatively fast- species such as Ips beetles (notably three reddish- growing tree, in 100 brown species of the genus Ips, about 1/8-1/4 in. years it may reach long), and the larger, darker members of the genus a stature of 120 ft., Dendroctonus, including the southern pine beetle and thrive for up to and the black turpentine beetle. Larvae feeding in 250 years. The state the cambium layer beneath the bark literally girdle record is in Ashley the tree, cutting off water and nutrients. Hot, dry County, a tree 142 weather, extended drought, crowding of forests ft. tall, with a crown and poor management practices encourage the spread of 57 ft., and devastating pine beetle epidemic throughout North a trunk 112 inches in America and beyond. Their damage can readily be circumference. The observed on Crescent Grade and on the peripheries wood is important for of Harmon Park. Healthy tree management is the key general construction, to prevention.

Wanna bet it’ll last? Jeanette and Bill Brown exchanged “I do’s,” and apparently meant it, on Jan. 10, 1963 at the Second Presbyterian Church in Memphis before running off to Las Vegas to have their honeymoon picture taken. Known simply as Bill and Jeanette of Busch, now they have run off to Kansas City to enjoy their 50th anniversary with daughters, Lesly and Michelle, and grandson, Dustin Maberry.

www.esINDEPENDENT.com | January 10, 2013 | ES Independent | 9 INDEPENDENTPen by Dr. Sam R. Cane Adventures in Eating and Globetrotting: The Kabob Kafe is town’s newest A+ restaurant aving recently vacated a two hours to prepare the Kabob’s much larger Arkansas town Shear “Chai” (which Shah says is a H(pop. 50,000+) where first- delicacy known only in the Kabul rate dining was rare, I’ve learned that, province of Afghanistan) and the for a tiny place, Eureka Springs hosts result is a luxuriously creamy tea with a surprisingly high number of great a suggestion of citrus. It is addictive. restaurants. I don’t know why this is Owner of the Kabob is Shah’s the case, but the September debut of young daughter Sarah, currently the the Kabob Kafe convinced me that Kafe’s lone, do-it-all waiter. She also this town deserves even more renown makes a mean Baklava, and during for its daring and triumphant cuisine. tourist season will join her father full- Kabob Kafe qualifies as time in the kitchen. Sarah was raised compelling simply for being exotic, in Eureka Springs while Chef Shah for offering Afghanistan dishes. is an Afghan native who also lived But it’s the unerring quality of the in a handful of other countries before cookery, really, that puts it over the coming to America. top. At the risk of giving chef Shah The father-daughter team has

Niazi a big head, the dude might be a Photo by Carol Ann Fitzgerald other plans for their cafe, including cookin’ genius. etc.) is his sharpest skill. Other cooks grilled kabob is thicker, juicier and baking bread in-house and setting up a I’m not the only one who sees will overpower and monopolize their zestier than our franks, and the meat big Mexican smoker in the backyard. it this way. Cultural arbiter John dishes with one strong flavor. Not choices – chicken, lamb and beef – As if they weren’t already spoiling us. Rankine is a staunch admirer. And here. provide enough variety so some eaters The Kabob Kafe is closed on on the way to my inaugural visit, a Kabob’s menu fits on one page can leave other parts of the menu Monday and Tuesday but open every silver-haired stranger stopped me on but has items I still haven’t tested, rudely unexplored. other day from 9:30 a.m. on, including the street to say of the Kabob, “I have like Osh-ak (homemade dumpling Shah has a mania for fresh, local Sunday. A new menu is said to be just eaten the best lunch I have ever filled with herbs and veggies) and ingredients. He also has a mania for debuting this week. My prediction: had in my life!” Bolannie, featuring shredded squash. cleanliness. Don’t underrate this last The Kabob Kafe will one day be a It might be that Shah’s knack for Meanwhile, I keep relishing the quirk. Would you really want to see famous establishment. Now is a good harmonizing all manner of spices pita-wrap kabob, a Middle Eastern the kitchen of every place you eat in? time to beat the crowds. 17 White St., and herbs (turmeric, cumin, cilantro, equivalent to the hot dog. Shah’s Even the drinks stand out: It takes 253-6243. Chorale seeking more voices INDEPENDENTArt Greet the coming spring with a song try-outs are required. “If you can commit and consider joining the nearly 50-voice to Tuesday rehearsals, have singing Join the Umbrellaration Ozarks Chorale for their spring rehearsal experience, and are sincere about joining a Krazo-sponsored “Umbrella Decorating” sessions will take place at schedule on Tuesdays from 7 – 9 p.m. at the hard-working group that strives for quality the New Delhi Café on Wednesdays Jan. 16 and 23 at 5 p.m. Just bring Eureka Springs Middle School cafeteria. choral sound, please, join us – we’d love your creative muse – umbrellas and decorations supplied as available All singers from the Arkansas/ to have you,” encourages Paul Gandy, courtesy the Krewe of Krazo. Come out and greet the 2013 Royal Court Missouri area are welcome and no vocal Ozarks Chorale Board President. and King and Queen and join in the joyful 2nd Line dancing on Main Street. Poetluck Salon Jan. 17 Writer-in-residence Ann Friedman last decade she has worked in development, Second call for floats will read at Poetluck on Thursday, Jan. 17, specializing in government and foundation Second call for floats and any who at the Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow. grants. She is currently Manager of Grants wish to be “in that number” for the Feb. Ann is working on Death at the Gobelins, and Foundations at The Nelson-Atkins 2 “Light and Sound Night Parade” and a mystery set in 17th-century Paris. Her Museum of Art in Kansas City, Mo. the Feb. 9 day parade. Find entry form historical novel The Painter’s Widow was Poetluck starts with a potluck dinner at at www.Parade.Ureeka.Org and plenty a semi-finalist in the 2008 Amazon.com 6:30 p.m. at the Colony, 515 Spring Street more info at www.Krazo.Ureeka.Org. Breakthrough Novel Contest. in Eureka Springs. Please join us and bring Email [email protected] or phone (479) Ann has worked as a museum a dish to share, as well as four minutes of 981-9551. professional most of her career, and for the your own writing to read if you so desire. INDEPENDENT ART continued on page 23

10 | ES Independent | January 10, 2013 | www.esINDEPENDENT.com © FAME CAME LATE – Chapter 8 The Bushwhacker Graveyard

Fame Came Late © is an unpublished historical manuscript written by Lida Wilson Pyles (1906-2000). It is the story as she was told about Eureka Springs bear hunter, John Gaskins. Pyles married into the Gaskins family in 1924. he little town that was that there’s people who claim growing famous for that he was a bushwhacker Tits healing waters was himself?” growing every day. People “No, I didn’t,” Susan came for their health’s sake answered, “but I do know that and stayed because they liked he never sets around tellin’ it. war tales like you an’ th’ other Those who practiced all boys do. Do you suppose it trades and all professions might be true, Johnny?” came to enjoy the thriving “I don’t know and right little place that had started as now I guess it don’t make a camp and was beginning to no difference one way or take on every appearance of a th’ other. He’s our boy and permanent little town. we teached him right from Everybody who was wrong. It was his right to looking for a job could fight for whatever he thought find one. Carpenters, was right. That’s all I’ve got bricklayers, innkeepers to say about it.” and even a few gamblers “I know, Johnny, but I found a livelihood. Graveyard. Do you on the slope of a little hill just above kinda hate to have him buried John Gaskins had know where it is?” Leatherwood Creek. I reckon if that’s in a place called th’ Bushwhacker’s prospered by killing “Yes, I know. what Sammy wants, that’s what he’ll Graveyard.” bears and deer, and There’s a man buried get. The time is comin’, ‘tho we “Well, then, we’ll call it th’ selling the meat to over on th’ other probably won’t live to see it, when Gaskins Graveyard. That’s what settlers. His sons side of Leatherwood folks will have to pay fer a plot of it’ll be. By God, that land is mine planted extra vegetables Creek. They say he land to be buried on. I don’t want and I’ll call it whatever I damned on the farm, more than was a bushwhacker that to happen to my family. If I can well please. I’ll bury my boy there they had found need and was killed there furnish my family a place to live, I can if that’s what he wants. I can jest for, prior to that time. The girls durin’ th’ war. They say they buried furnish them a place to rest in when see it now, in th’ years to come, with picked huckleberries over the hills him right where he fell. I know where they die. I’ve got an idee right now Gaskins buried all over th’ place. and found a ready market for them. it is an’ come to think about it, I think that I’m goin’ to deed that property Susan, there’ll even be people Their brothers took them to town I own that piece of land now.” off of my land fer a graveyard. I want buried there that ain’t even been and sold them to ready buyers. The “How come you own so much there to be room in it to bury any of born yet, now, an’ most of ‘em will “peddling of fruits and vegetables land that I ain’t never heard nothin’ my descendants that want to be put be Gaskins.” was not a job fer women,” according about, Johnny?” Susan asked. there. I just hope that none of my own “Johnny, you can see further to their parents. “Well, I guess I allus figgered that come after me would ever think ahead than anybody I ever heard Summer was waning and leaves that land and property is a man’s of chargin’ anybody fer a place to be of. Some day, after we can’t do no were beginning to turn red and gold business. I jest ain’t never been a buried there.” more fer Sammy, there’s somethin’ when Susan Gaskins had a serious man that felt like I had to talk about “It’s a good idee, Johnny, and else I want to talk to you about.” talk with her husband. my business with women folks. I I’m proud of you fer doin’ it. Is “Johnny, we may as well face got that piece of land a couple of there some way you can fix it so it. When th’ leaves are gone, our years ago from a man that had come there will always be room fer the Sammy will be gone. Everybody to th’ hills to try to make a livin’ an’ family, no matter how long it is in knows that with lung fever there didn’t have the guts to stay with it. the future or how many there is?” ain’t no cure and that they allus die I’ve knowed a lot of ‘em I bought “You jest leave that up to me, with the fallin’ of th’ leaves.” out fer a little cash or maybe a Susan. I’ll get one o’ them young For a minute, the two sat in wagon an’ team to help them get out lawyers in Eureka Springs to fix it silence after at last voicing what of th’ country.” all up legal.” they had both been thinking for “Well, tell me about the “I reckon it’ll allus be called th’ several months. It was Susan who Bushwhacker’s Graveyard,” he Bushwhacker Graveyard tho’,” his spoke again. wife pressed him for more details. wife reminded him. “Johnny, do you know what he “I really don’t know any more “Susan, there’s somethin’ that told me th’ other day? Said he wanted about it than I’ve told you. Th’ grave has allus bothered me a little bit. us to bury him in th’ Bushwhacker’s is over there. It’s a pretty place and It’s about Sammy. Did you know

www.esINDEPENDENT.com | January 10, 2013 | ES Independent | 11 AUDacious by Ray Dilfield Dom Perignon taste, Keystone budget o, here we go again. the lamp in relation to moving lights; Top of the year and the reflector to get the what we could Stime to continue maximum, yet even, light actually hope planning for what we’ve output. It’s a near-mystical to afford might got ahead. As mentioned process requiring lots of be a batch of a previously, there are lots back and forth adjustments dozen or so used of changes in store we’ll for which a typical lighting color scrollers. A color scroller is a be rolling out soon but, for shop charges $35-$50 per device that fits onto the front of a stage now, I’m thinking a bit more about the some existing softgoods, that project instrument. Fortunately, I have been lighting instrument and can change nuts and bolts we need for the upcoming will move to the completed column with indoctrinated into the arcane black arts colors on command by scrolling season. no more expenditure than a couple of by virtue of the possession of an ETC through a number of colored gels As always, we need to keep the quarts of Windex and 409. training seminar certificate. strung together on a windowshade- budget in mind. That, coupled with This afternoon, we’ll have the final All the in-house efforts and cost- like arrangement. Where we currently some spending deferred from the last walk-through on our new HVAC units. saving strategies don’t get us any are limited to a set number of lighting quarter of 2012 means we’ll be laying We’ll be getting the complete “care & closer to any of the many upgrades instruments that can each have a single out a significant portion of our technical feeding” run-down so we’ll be better we envision to enhance the quality color gel affixed, the addition of color operating budget right up front. Just little prepared to handle that much more of the and capabilities of our shows – not to scrollers to the rig would multiply our expendable items like lamps, gel, tape, routine maintenance in-house instead of mention making our lives considerably options exponentially. batteries, etc. – the theatrical equivalent relying on costly service calls. easier. For example, for the last couple These units were pretty much state- of an office’s copy paper, binder clips Once we receive some of our of years we’ve been deliberating what of-the-art back in the mid-‘70s. Hardly and BIC pens – will cost us the better expendables, we can move ahead with equipment upgrades we could utilize considered cutting edge for the last 30 part of $1,000. servicing the lighting instruments to get to enhance our shows while still years or so. Think about how much flat We just got finished with the major them tuned up for optimum performance. getting the most bang for the buck. screen TVs have dropped in price over part of replacing the onstage projection There’s an adjustment process called We finally decided that we could get the last five years. We’ve been waiting screen with a larger, higher-quality but “bench focusing” required for all of the most impact by upgrading the more than 30 years for the technology unused unit from the basement. With our ellipsoidal instruments. It involves lighting system. Never mind the high- we could use to drop in price enough for a good scrubbing and re-purposing of tweaking the physical mounting of dollar, state-of-the-art LED fixtures or us to reach.

GREAT PASSION PLAY continued from page 1 includes reestablishing marketing Annual hoop ties with the Branson area but also working with local motels and shoot Jan. 12 businesses so they can make money The Elks Annual Hoop Shoot, as well. “It is time to restore the bus a free throw contest for ages 8 to 13 tour industry in Eureka Springs,” he will be held Saturday, Jan. 12, in said. the Eureka Springs Middle School He said the grounds would gym. Trophies will be presented reopen soon for visitors and the to the first place and runner-up in light on the Christ of the Ozarks three age groups of boys and girls: will remain on “until Jesus comes 8 to 9, 10 to 11 and 12 to 13. again.” The Play will start up Winners will advance to again on Thursdays, Fridays and the Elks State Competition at Saturdays beginning May 2. He Hot Springs High School in intends to allow promoters to put on February. Winners from the State events on other days. will advance to the Regional He asked the public to allow Revival – During a recent press conference, President of South Central Oklahoma Competition in Paris, Tenn., and his team some leeway in doing Christian Broadcasting Network, Randall Christy, center, outlines general plans may go to the National finals at what they need to do to save the for revitalizing The Great Passion Play. The press conference was attended by an Springfield, Mass. production. Besides renovating the audience of about 50 fans and media members. Left of Christy is veteran actor and portrayer of Jesus, Rick Mann. At right is President of the Board of the Passion Play Winners will have their marketing approach, Christy plans names inscribed on a plaque at the to upgrade technical aspects of the Foundation, Keith Butler. Photo by David Frank Dempsey Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame production such as special effects at Springfield, Mass. The Elks and sound track quality. refurbishing the grounds. “because we’ve got to have a cast,” Club covers expenses for the trips He also plans for his global At some point, his team will but for now it is time for planning to state, regionals and Nationals. mission team to spend Spring Break begin looking at personnel decisions the reborn Passion Play.

12 | ES Independent | January 10, 2013 | www.esINDEPENDENT.com INDEPENDENTNews YAC grant cycle now open for applications Nonprofits benefitting youth and children in are eligible to apply. Other applications may be makes grants to improve the quality of life in our Carroll County are invited to submit proposals for considered if the project has a clear, charitable state and collaborates with individuals, families the Carroll County Community Foundation’s annual purpose for the public benefit. YAC Grants are not and organizations to build local communities competitive Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) made to individuals and typically range from $100 through philanthropy. Carroll County Community Grants. Visit www.arcf.org to view submission to $1,000. Foundation, an affiliate of ARCF, has total assets of guidelines and download an application. Grant “We are one of only 20 YAC programs in the over $2.1 million and has distributed nearly $573,000 application deadline is Feb. 15. state and include local students from all three public in grants to nonprofit organizations in Carroll Any IRS 501 (c)(3) public charity, public school, schools, a private school, and homeschooler students County through grant programs and endowments. church, government or hospital with programs ages 13 to 18,” YAC Advisor, George Purvis, said. Contributions to ARCF, its funds and any of its 27 benefiting youth and children within Carroll County Arkansas Community Foundation (ARCF) local affiliate offices are fully tax-deductible.

EATINGOUT in our cool little town Comfort food to haute cuisine – we have it all

1. Cottage Inn 2. Angler’s Grill 3. Mei Li Cuisine 4. The Grand Taverne 5. Cafe Amoré 6. The Stonehouse 7. The Squid and Whale 8. The Roadhouse 9. Casa Colina 15 10. Caribe 11. New Delhi Cafe 12. Sparky’s

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www.esINDEPENDENT.com | January 10, 2013 | ES Independent | 13 ESOTERICAstrology as news for week Jan. 10–Jan. 16 by Risa Points of Light Within the Square riday (Jan. 11) is the first new moon of daily lives brings forth direction. Participating in these rhythms, especially in a 2013 (22 degrees Capricorn). The moon and The art and science of astrology follows group, move us from inertia, to activity to harmony. FSun, joined by Mercury, offer a message heavenly rhythms – cyclic timings, patterned Two statements are made to students in Mystery to humanity. It’s time to learn how to create movements of the stars, planets, Sun and moon, schools. Learn about the self (through astrology), and build the new world government, future which influence and guide all life on earth. We and establish a rhythm in daily life. Rhythm creates structures and the new culture and civilization. We understand this especially through the seasons. a balanced and stable vibration. Rhythm is the Life receive this information through “impressions” This rhythm, when followed consciously affects (God) Principle. – patterns and symbols impressed upon our our cellular structure, helps us create new habits When we establish rhythm in our lives, this minds and hearts by our inner spiritual teachers. and patterns that re-polarize the lower self Life begins to flow gently and naturally through The impressions are quietly given, subtly upward, toward the higher self, moves us from us. It affects our environments and all we impressed. As we begin a New Year, with the first desire to aspiration and guides us out of the maze contact. We become the Radiant Light everyone new moon of the year, we’re asked to create a new of unknowing into a field of clear knowledge seeks. We become the “points of light moving rhythm (pattern, sequences of activities) for the where “daylight” is found. We no longer walk in within the square.” We then change the rhythm New Year. Establishing a defining rhythm in our the dark. of the world.

ARIES: You will be communicating and clarity LIBRA: You always keep current will be tired and cry. at a fast pace, possibly using many CANCER: Ask questions and listen with the present day news, especially CAPRICORN: You will begin to languages (symbols, graphs, power to others’ answers carefully. This things of culture, theatre and the develop a trust in yourself that you points). You will be an authority will help you comprehend your own arts. You like to exchange ideas, have great gifted abilities that include as well as providing information to thinking so conclusions and decisions gossip a bit and titillate the minds of many endeavors. Especially the arts. authority, serving many directions will be easier. Don’t play devil’s others. Now it’s important to train Capricorns have secret abilities no at once. Things change rapidly. You advocate. Share all new information, your eye on home. Focus on what one knows about. Only when called need the extra challenge. People see ideas, experiments and studies. Try resources are needed to make it more forth can the gifts be seen. You you as skilled, energetic, fresh and not to overanalyze. Only provide harmonious, colorful, well designed will be extra sensitive. Symbols new. Your next challenge will be to new perspectives. Know that silence and beautiful. Like an Ashram. Share and paradoxes will surround you. stabilize all you initiated. will bring forth many impressions what you know. You could be an Use your imagination to more fully TAURUS: Problems presenting and revelations. Look for them. interior designer. articulate what you want to create. themselves will be quickly LEO: You will remember all SCORPIO: You will be very Have a journal of ideas. understood. You will inspire others information and details that everyone practical, using your intelligence to AQUARIUS: You begin to question to further research, study and else has forgotten. You will become understand what obstacles stand in whom you can trust. You can be learning. You realize how important the “messenger” in your daily life. the way of manifesting needs and discreet and confidential. Who in knowledgeable information is needed Is there something about the animal wishes into your life and the life of your life also possesses these traits? by humanity and how well researched kingdom we need to know or that many others. You take your time You think and analyze complex fact and information affect people’s needs tending? You will consider with decisions, focusing your mind matters and finally realize that by lives and well-being. You see and what you true service is to the world. on essentials. You are seeking the posing a question to your mind, your understand the larger picture while You want to feel useful. Careful with comfort of solitude so decisions are intuition answers it unexpectedly. offering practical advice. People’s health. To support adrenals take the clear and precise. You are serious You learn best seeing things visually, lives change as a result. tincture Eleuthero (Siberian ginseng) these days. In search of the Angel of symbolically & through sound – the GEMINI: Though no one can tell by HerbPharm. It adapts to your the Presence. Aquarian way of learning. what you’re really thinking, your mind needs. SAGITTARIUS: When we look PISCES: You seek people who are is interested in what makes people say VIRGO: The art of creativity has at you we will see Mercury, the intelligent and curious, quite like you. and do things, what secrets support called to you this past year. Now the swift footed one, wings on his You need interactions that involve their choices, what mysteries make art of playfulness is added – play that shoulders, feet and cap on his head. community building and community up their psychology. This isn’t what allows your intelligence to shine. You will act like Mercury – restless, affairs. You study and hear the you think all the time. But now it is. Play that includes magic. Play with changeable, distracted, versatile, trends of the times. You’re shocked Entering in a phase of research you may words that entertains and teaches. If agile. You will talk like Mercury with unfair play, manipulations, study finances, philosophy, spiritual a parent, be sure to recognize your with mischievousness, quickness dishonesty. You come from another journeys, healing and herbs. Explain children’s abilities and gifts. Think and trickery, all in fun. You will be planet. We don’t know which one your purposes when communicating about becoming a teacher. You have like Mercury – alert, precocious, yet. But it’s dreamy, intelligent and with others. Understanding is needed the gift. interesting and curious. At time you good.

Risa, Founder & Director Esoteric & Astrological Studies & Research Institute – a contemporary Wisdom School for the study of the Tibetan’s teachings in the Alice A. Bailey books Email: [email protected]; Web journal: www.nightlightnews.com; Facebook: Risa’s Esoteric Astrology

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Across 44. Barrister 12. Australian gem 1. Russian log house 46. Intestinal 13. One of the Desperate 5. Snapshot 47. Two thousand pounds Housewives Pledging our liege-ance – There was standing room only as members of the 10. Dirty air 48. Where the Maine sank 18. Command Royal Court and the King and Queen for 2013’s Mardi Gras season were introduced to 14. Small Dodge 50. Preceding in time 22. Onager their admiring public at a gala party at the Rowdy Beaver Tavern on Jan 5. There was 15. Roof edges 55. Grand 24. Aims lots of energy and a high level of excitement for the upcoming festivities. Worthy 16. Hemingway’s handle 56. Existing only in the 25. Dull, lackluster of all due fealty are Queen Melodye Purdy and King Rod McGuire. Next up on the 17. Permanent military mind 26. Fish-eating raptor calendar is a Taste of N’Awlins on Jan. 19, 2 p.m., at Keels Creek Winery. quarters 58. Religious ceremony 27. Artistic necessity 19. Syrian citizen 59. ‘30s VP John ___ 28. Rain very hard; swarm MAIL continued from page 6 20. Municipal assembly Garner 29. Cut off police station?” member 60. Burden or obligation 31. Musical practice piece there might be someone who could A teacher, for example, could 21. Without much effort 61. 14 make a fortnight 32. Twig used in basketry or would shoot back. The rule of “No easily carry without anyone being 23. Lentil and spice sauce 62. Milk snake 34. Purposeful Guns, Knives or Weapons allowed on aware, and of course by carrying the 24. Gadget 63. Australian buddy 35. Cat’s comment School Grounds” – is this not an open weapon would not be in a drawer or 25. Organ that resembles 37. Longtime Hawaii invitation to disaster? box for a student or other to find and a comb resident It is interesting to note now that use, yet ready to use if necessary. 29. Topers Down 41. Capital of N. Vietnam 1. Original Peruvian 43. Monetary unit of Japan school has resumed at the new location Keep in mind to have a concealed 30. MGM’s mascot 33. Not as well done 2. Exuberance 44. Hang around idly for Sandy Hook students, the place is carry permit requires training and 34. Modern Siamese 3. Ian Fleming’s spy 46. Ties crawling with police protection, even background check. These people 35. Wrestlers’ protection 4. Pay to play 47. Minute amount peaceful Utah has authorized armed could be the first line of defense. 36. S-shaped molding 5. Master of prose 48. Group of cows personnel in all their schools. What is A camera at the school watched by 37. Ships’ backbones 6. Muslim porter 49. Capital of Samoa happening at Eureka Springs? Are our someone? At the police station? Who 38. Fancy needle case 7. Oast 50. Await action schools safe that nothing could ever may be in the restroom, or on break? 39. One is grand in bridge 8. Half a score 51. Space to move happen here – or could it? And how long from the police station 40. Expression of dismay 9. Bone inflammation 52. Copper coin of A statement somewhere said, to the school and going in blind? 41. Too many to count 10. Involuntary Pakistan “As a criminal intent on doing Think about it boys and girls. 42. Still contraction 53. Tight harm, would he/she rather shoot Bill Pugh 43. Primeval giant slain 11. Excessive veneration 54. Other up an unarmed school or go after a USN retired by Odin of Mary 57. Father

www.esINDEPENDENT.com | January 10, 2013 | ES Independent | 15 INDEPENDENTNews Sunday at UUF Sunday, Jan. 13 – “The Politics helped found the Ozark Women’s of the Goddess Culture” with Diana Land Trust. Rivers, sculptor, writer, feminist All are welcome at the Unitarian and co-founder of the Fayetteville Universalist Fellowship Sundays Goddess Festival. Rivers will speak at 11 a.m. at 17 Elk Street. Extra about the goddesses and the impact parking is at Ermilio’s Restaurant, of the culture on politics. Diana is a 26 White Street. Child care crone, wise woman and a longtime provided. (479) 253-0929 for more leader in Northwest Arkansas who information. AARP meets Jan. 14 Carroll County AARP Chapter or the area this would be a great time 4722 will hold a meeting Monday, to join local AARP Chapter 4722 and Jan. 14, 10 a.m. at the Holiday learn more about how to be better Island Clubhouse. The program will prepared for the different types of be presented by Robin Lahm and conditions we experience in this area. Drenda Higdon, who will explain As always, guests are welcome. the Disaster Preparedness Plan for For more information on AARP Holiday Island. please call Sherry Kerr (479) 363- ESP – Brandy Cover, right, from Strong, Ark., leads an experiment in telepathy with For anyone new to Holiday Island 6428. Theresa Murry from Eldorado, Ark., in Room 419 of the 1886 Crescent Hotel during the Eureka Springs Paranormal Conference Jan. 5. The two were using extra sensory perception testing cards in which one of five symbols is printed on each of 25 cards. Metaphysical meeting Jan. 14 The two women, who could not see each other, each laid down groups of cards that were repeatedly in the same order but off by one card. Room 419 was thought to Melissa Clare will be the featured have been occupied by a senior staff member called Theodora during the hotel’s speaker at the Metaphysical Society infamous years as a cancer ward circa 1937-39. meeting at 68 W. Mountain from 7 Photo by David Frank Dempsey – 9 p.m. on Jan 14. Her topic will be “Oceanic Awareness, with Love from the Blue Whale.” She will also introduce the wider subject of interspecies communication. There will be a guided visualization/ meditation to bring us into the field of the dolphins and whales. A notebook is recommended to record any messages you may receive. An excerpt from Clare’s book With Love from the Dolphins & Whales, reads, “When a circular motion returns to its beginning, the spiral shows a quantum leap. Now is the moment for your quantum leap in consciousness. Humans, this is our message to you. In Peace, The Narwhals.” Check benefits HOME – The Holiday Island Rotary Club recently donated $2,000 from its successful Holiday Tour of Homes to HOME, a newly formed organization that works with homeless and transitional housing needs in the Eureka Springs area. Ham Radio meeting Jan. 17 From left, receiving the donation are Janet Arnett, HOME administrator, and Suzie The Ham Radio Club will meet Street, Berryville, behind Mercy Bell, chair of the HOME task force. Mavis Lehr, Rotary Club Secretary, and Ben Helmer, Thursday, Jan. 17, 6:30 p.m. at the Hospital. For more information email Holiday Island Rotary Club president, present the check. Photo submitted Mercy Clinic building, 211 Carter [email protected].

16 | ES Independent | January 10, 2013 | www.esINDEPENDENT.com INDEPENDENTNews Lady Highlanders handle Hartford Lady Hustlers In their first game in the new Eureka scored, strong defense prevailed and the Springs High School gym, the Lady game was never in doubt. Lady Highlanders Highlanders swamped the Hartford Lady improved to 8-14 on the season. Hustlers 37-14. Abbey Moore scored 11 (and grabbed Abbey Moore started the scoring early ten rebounds); Samantha Mueller added 6; for Eureka Springs, and they never looked Taylor Little, 5; Haley Comstock, Taylor back. Coach Brian Rambo said his team is Osterhout and Jazmin Urioste scored 4 still adjusting to shooting in the new gym, apiece; and Hayden Mayfield put three on especially at the free throw line where they for icing. made three of 18 attempts. Next game will be in Decatur on Nevertheless, seven different players Friday, Jan. 11. On the fly –Senior guard Taylor Osterhout shoots for two during the Lady Highlanders’ 37-16 victory over the Hartford Lady Hustlers at Eureka Springs High School Jan. 8. Tuesday’s games were the first to be played in the new high school gym.

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Boys’ teams prevail Both Eureka Springs boys’ basketball place in the conference by handing the teams won their first games in the new Hustlers its first conference loss. They gym with victories over the Hartford broke open a tightly contested game in Hustlers. The senior boys improved to the third quarter and held on for a 31-25 11-11 on the season with a 54-42 score, victory. Junior Scots have a 10-6 overall including 16 points on free throws alone. record and are 5-1 in conference play. Josh Premeau scored 15 (including Dylan Lawrence poured in 10; JM five of five at the line), and Dalton Gregg had 6; Dalton Kesner, Mathew Johnson also had 15 (including three McClung and Oscar Mendez each scored In the zone – Josh Premeau grabs the rebound and positions himself for a 3-pointers). Jake McClung at 13; Trevor a high five. layup shot while guarded by Hartford Hustlers defense in the first varsity boys Lemme with 5; Tanner Allee, 4; and All four Highlander teams play in game at the new Eureka Springs High School Tuesday, Jan. 8. The Highlanders Andrew Ritter 2. Decatur Friday, Jan. 11, starting at 4 defeated the Hustlers 54-42. Photo by David Frank Dempsey Junior Highlanders moved into first p.m.

www.esINDEPENDENT.com | January 10, 2013 | ES Independent | 17 INDYSoul by Gwen Etheredge Fossils of Ancient Robots ossils of Ancient Brother Bagman Roots, Robots (F.O.A.R.) Groove, Rock Fformed in 2009, the brain child of Caleb Lindsey SATURDAY – JANUARY 12 Fri., Jan. 11 • 9 P.M. Mon., Jan. 14 • 9 P.M. – songwriter, vocals, synth, • CHASERS BAR & GRILL BEN MILLER BAND SPRINGBILLY Sat., Jan. 12 • 9 P.M. Tues., Jan. 15 • 9 P.M. guitar – a Eureka Springs SXRex FOREVER BLOWING OPEN MIC native who was looking for • CHELSEA’S Forever BUBBLES Wed., Jan. 16 • 9 P.M. Opening band for JONES BROTHERS a way to get his music to an Blowing Bubbles opening for FOSSILS OF Thurs., Jan. 17 • 9 P.M. ANCIENT ROBOTS JAZZ NIGHT audience. He teamed up first Fossils of Ancient Robots Sun., Jan. 13 TILFORD SELLERS AND THE WAGON 6-10 P.M. BURNERS WITH CHUCKY WAGGS with Jesse Anderson – synth, • EUREKA LIVE! DJ & guitar, vocals – a former Dancing bandmate in Livingston • EUREKA PARADISE Hollow. They began work on DJ & Dancing material Caleb had written, • GRAND TAVERNE Jerry asking longtime friend Daniel Yester Grand Piano Dinner Koob to join them on drums Music, 6:30–9:30 p.m. and electro percussion. We • JACK’S CENTER STAGE Are The Solar Captains was Karaoke with DJ Goose released in May 2012, a full • LUMBERYARD length album produced by RESTAURANT & SALOON Vanilla Guerilla Records. Fossils of Ancient Robots – Eureka Springs synth DJ & Karaoke, sing & dance The Fossils have played their driven rock band to perform at Chelsea’s Saturday, Jan. 12 • NEW DELHI CAFÉ Photo by Jeremy Mason McGraw synth driven rock sound from SpringBilly Fayetteville to Little Rock • PIED PIPER CATHOUSE to Hot Springs, but they are back • EUREKA LIVE! DJ & LOUNGE Chooch, 8 p.m. home at CHELSEA’S on Saturday, Dancing • ROWDY BEAVER Karaoke bringing Forever Blowing Bubbles, • EUREKA PARADISE DJ & with Tiny a Tulsa band that lists their genre Dancing • ROWDY BEAVER DEN Skillet as terrifying dance rock, for the • EUREKA STONEHOUSE Jerry Lickers opening act. Shows are high energy, Yester, 5–8 p.m. • SQUID & WHALE PUB Matt focused on dance and according to • GRAND TAVERNE Arkansas Reeves Band Country, Rockabilly, www.fossilsofancientrobots.com Red Guitar, 6:30–9:30 p.m. Southern Rock they have a new light show. Don’t • NEW DELHI CAFÉ Jason miss Eureka’s most unique and Gordon SUNDAY – JANUARY 13 promising band. • PIED PIPER CATHOUSE • EUREKA LIVE! Customer LOUNGE Chooch, 8 p.m. Appreciation Night, 5 p.m.–close FRIDAY – JANUARY 11 • ROWDY BEAVER Left of • LUMBERYARD RESTAURANT • CHASERS BAR & GRILL Sing Center Ladies Night & SALOON Free Texas Hold ‘Em and Dance with Tiny • ROWDY BEAVER DEN John Tournament with prizes, 6 p.m. • CHELSEA’S Ben Miller Band, Harwood • NEW DELHI CAFÉ Live 9 p.m. • SQUID & WHALE PUB Music, afternoon

18 | ES Independent | January 10, 2013 | www.esINDEPENDENT.com • ROWDY BEAVER Football and Taco & Tequila Night free pool • CHELSEA’S Jazz Night, 9 • SQUID & WHALE PUB “Local p.m. Photography Guild Kine” Local Talent Showcase • GRAND TAVERNE Jerry Yester Grand Piano Dinner Music, MONDAY – JANUARY 14 6:30–9:30 p.m. meets Jan. 22 • CHASERS BAR & GRILL • LUMBERYARD Join the Holiday Island Jim will share his expertise Pool Tournament, 7 p.m. RESTAURANT & SALOON Photography Guild for their with us during the first half of the • CHELSEA’S SpringBilly, 9 Taco and Margarita Night, Beer January meeting and learn how to meeting, following which we will p.m. Pong get the most from your photographs plan Photography Guild activities • NEW DELHI CAFÉ Live • SQUID & WHALE PUB Open with proper matting and framing. for 2013. Everyone with an Music, evening Mic Musical Smackdown featuring Jim Sexton, proprietor of Parkview interest in photography is welcome • SQUID & WHALE PUB Bloody Buddy & Friends Art and Frame (3 Parkwood regardless of experience. Disaster Piece Theater Drive, Holiday Island) will be the Join the Guild Jan. 22, 3 p.m., speaker this month. Not only is he at the Holiday Island Clubhouse TUESDAY – JANUARY 15 an excellent framer, but a noted lower level, Room A. For more • CHASERS BAR & GRILL photographer and artist in his own information, phone (479) 363- Game Night right. 6052. • CHELSEA’S Open Mic • LUMBERYARD RESTAURANT & SALOON Pool Tournament, Two weeks left to sign up for 6:30 p.m. • ROWDY BEAVER Hospitality OtherWorlds Fantasy Fest Night The OtherWorlds Fantasy Fest at the Crescent Hotel and the Writers’ • SQUID & WHALE PUB Taco Colony at Dairy Hollow, Jan. 25 – 27, is designed for the general public Tuesday and aspiring or working writers interested in learning how to write fantasy/ horror and graphic novels. WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 16 The new event is a team effort by the hotel and the colony designed to • CHELSEA’S Jones Brothers, 9 raise funds for the work of the Writers’ Colony while providing a quality p.m. experience for writers and horror/fantasy fiction fans. • LUMBERYARD RESTAURANT A Writers’ Workshop series features New York agent Cherry Weiner, & SALOON Ladies Night– owner of the Cherry Weiner Literary Agency; Lou Turner, owner of High Happy Hour all night Press and Publishing; and nationally-known science-fiction authors Gini • NEW DELHI CAFÉ Open Jam Koch (Touched By an Alien and The Necropolis Enforcement Files series) • PIED PIPER CATHOUSE and Ruth Weeks (Soldiers From the Mist, The Rook and the Raven, The LOUNGE Wheat Wednesday Legend of Dixie Dandelion and The Church of the Howling Moon). Draft Beer Specials Graphic novelists will learn the craft from Sean Fitzgibbons • ROWDY BEAVER Wine (DomestiCATed: Paths Once Crossed) and Fayetteville’s award-winning Wednesday author, Kevin Brown. Local favorites Keith Scales and Alison-Taylor • SQUID & WHALE PUB The Brown will also present during the weekend. Pickled Porpoise Review – Open Jam The next generation of fantasy/horror writers is represented by 10-year- old Lincoln J. Wear from Tulsa, whose first novel, Apollo’s Medieval THURSDAY – JANUARY 17 Adventure: Sand Lord’s Gem Stones and Time and Torture, has just been • CHASERS BAR & GRILL published. Joining Lincoln will be local favorite, Lexi Brady, 16, who has published her first book, Death’s Apprentice: Death of Dreams. Brady is the Creative Writing Instructor at Mindful Living Studios. A full schedule of general conference sessions will be held in the Conservatory at The Crescent Hotel. The Writers’ Workshop will be held at The Writers’ Colony. The Fantasy Fest includes roundtable discussions, open mic readings, book signings, tarot card readings, Pages On Stage readings and an imagination stimulation tour of Eureka Springs. Participants may also take advantage of Ghost Tours and Midnight Theater. For more information visit www.writerscolony.org or call The Crescent Hotel (479) 253-9766 for reservations. Package prices range from $295 – $685 for the weekend, depending on room options. The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization partially supported by The Arkansas Arts Council.

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Program stretches to Starting over for the pups’ sake – accommodate area writers Good Shepherd The first year of the Community teaches creative writing at Southern Humane Society Writing Program (CWP) at the New Hampshire University. His work volunteers will Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow has been published in various literary begin raising has proven to be helpful to area journals in the US and abroad. funds to replace the Berryville writers in part because the program Alison Taylor-Brown assists with Doggie Thrift is tailored to participants’ interests, workshops and coaches the program’s Shop on with topics covering everything Writing Circles. Samples of her work Saturday, Jan. from beginning a manuscript to can be found at alisontaylorbrown.com. 12. Volunteers getting published. The Jan. 19 workshop begins at will be posted CWP will begin its second year 9 a.m. in Room A, Holiday Island outside Hart’s of monthly writing workshops on Clubhouse, and will cover all that Grocery and Jan. 19 with a twist for the new year – goes into beginning a manuscript, Community First Saturday workshops will be offered at such as planning and research, as Bank in Eureka the Clubhouse at Holiday Island and well as nine basic principles to be Springs and Sun Fest Market on Holiday Island from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to collect donations. The thrift shop, a major source of income for the shelter, was recently repeated on Tuesdays at the Writers’ considered by the writer. Each student destroyed in a horrific fire and all inventory was lost. Anyone donating $10 or Colony in Eureka Springs. will receive individual coaching on more will receive a free copy of the artful GSHS 2013 Calendar for as long as they Plans are also in the works to how to begin his/her project. For the last. Please look for the volunteers and give from the heart. No donation is too extend the workshops even further in full content of each workshop, see small and every one is needed and appreciated, especially by furry friends like the coming years to offer the series in communitywritingprogram.com. these two pups held by shelter director, Janice Durbin. Berryville, Huntsville and Cassville, In addition to the six writing craft Mo. modules, additional workshops are January’s top Last year’s topics included what planned in 2013 in various genres of (Scottie) dog – makes good writing; how to begin fiction. Music teacher Jerritt a project; how to craft a story; and Poetry is taught on the second Burk is the Elementary tips on publication. Workshops Sunday afternoon of each month (cost School’s Top Dog will follow the same pattern as last $25). for the month of year, but will be enhanced with new Playwriting will be taught by local January. Burk, shown and improved materials to further writer/actor Keith Scales in February. here with Principal deepen an understanding of writing Cost for each all-day workshop Claire Lesieur, is known for his craft. is $45. For information on outstandingly creative Workshops will be taught by workshops, or to register, email holiday programs. Oklahoman, Mike Hancock, who [email protected] or The Eureka Springs holds an MFA in Fiction. Mike also phone (479) 292-3665. Elementary School Staff Member of the Month awards were created to recognize outstanding dedication, professionalism and work. Those receiving the awards are nominated by students, parents, administrators, community members and colleagues for Ladies Bible study starts Jan. 22 excellence in these areas. The ladies of Holiday Island workbook costing $13.50. This Community Church invite area can be purchased at the church. In School Lunch Menu Jan. 11 – 18 women to join a winter Bible study addition, we will be sharing recipes. Friday, Jan. 11 – Vegetable beef soup; toasted cheese sandwich; crackers; in the lower level of fellowship Please call Lorraine Baldwin at tossed salad with Ranch; fruit; milk hall. The study, Nehemiah, a 253-6177 or Laura Nichols at 253- Monday, Jan. 14 – Chicken nuggets; creamed potatoes with gravy; broccoli Heart That Can Break, by Kelly 8925 with any questions. salad; fruit; wheat roll; milk Minter, will be given two times The class given on Tuesday Tuesday, Jan. 15 – Pepperoni pizza; tossed salad with Ranch; steamed a week starting Tuesday, Jan. 22, will always be repeated on the winter blend veggies; fruit; milk and repeated on Thursday Jan. 24. following Thursday, giving Wednesday, Jan. 16 – Taco salad with lettuce, tomato and salsa; refried Class time is 9 – 11 a.m. everyone an opportunity to take beans; fruit; milk The class is an opportunity part in the entire study. Both Thursday, Jan. 17 – Pulled BBQ pork on wheat bun; baked beans; cole to deepen a relationship with the classes are held at the church, 188 slaw; fruit; milk Lord. Each attendee will need a Stateline Drive. Friday, Jan. 18 – Chili Mac; seasoned green beans; tossed salad with Ranch; fruit; dessert; milk

20 | ES Independent | January 10, 2013 | www.esINDEPENDENT.com INDEPENDENTNews Call for Mardi Gras floats and paraders Floats, bands and costumed groups and individuals “Krewe of Krazo” will roll out its seven permanent from the Post Office at 2 p.m., preceding the Krewe are being sought by the Krewe of Krazo for this year’s theme floats followed by a maze of other corporate of Krazo parade units. This year’s theme is “Going two Mardi Gras parades, “Aquarius Eureka.” and business floats. The Annual Cavalcade of Gangnam, Barkus Style” so bright tuxedo jackets, The night parade will roll out on Saturday, Feb. Royal Chariots, consisting of convertibles carrying bow ties and dark sunglasses will help create PSY’s 2, at 6 p.m. Floats participating in the night parade Dukes, Duchesses, and past Kings and Queens of iconic Gangnam look. Stop by Percy’s Grooming must be lighted. the Realm, all draped in colorful parade capes, will & Pet Spa for further details and to register or call The Annual Mardi Gras Day Parade will roll be followed by costumed groups and other units. (479) 244-9151 or email [email protected] Saturday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. Day Parade Trophy From the Library on Spring Street, the parade to add your bark to this parade’s playful bite. All Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places will be judged will step out downtown, loop around the Courthouse behaved pooches are welcome! by guests of four downtown hotels. on S. Main and continue back up N. Main, ending at Come and be in that numbah, pass a good To be eligible for judging, applications to be in the Grand Central Hotel. time and let the good times roll! See more details the parade must be returned by Jan. 30. This year, the Krewe of Barkus, headed by at www.parade.ureeka.org, call (479) 981-9551 or Led by the Grand Marshal, Brad Henry, The Krewe Captains Rachel and Ryan Brix, will strike out email [email protected].

Houston, do you copy? – From left, Green Forest High School Zumba x 2: Principal, Barry Hardin, and Green Forest Middle School Principal, Becky Brasel, sit with Head of Clear no excuses Spring School, Debbie Hartsell, at The Berryville Community three of the actual control consoles Center (BCC) has added a ZUMBA from the Kennedy Space Center Gold class to its many opportunities while they monitor various systems to exercise while having fun. of a historic Discovery shuttle flight Experienced instructor, Mike during a tour of Aviation Cadet Warkentin, has added to the ZUMBA World at Silver Wings Field on Jan. experience by establishing a ZUMBA 9. Special interactive tours of the Gold class targeted toward beginners museum’s aircraft and simulators can be arranged during the winter and the young at heart. ZUMBA Gold months by calling (479) 253-5008 or is a great cardio workout as well as a by visiting aviationcadet.org. Tours good way to socialize. during the museum’s regular season, The one-hour new ZUMBA Gold April 1– Oct. 31, are scheduled for 10 class will start Monday, Jan. 21 at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Cadet World a.m. and will be held every Monday on Onyx Cave Road. and Wednesday at that time. Photo by David Frank Dempsey Meanwhile, the ZUMBA Basic New beginnings class, led by Dawn Anderson, will – Art teacher Jessica continue every Wednesday and Cummins shows a Friday evening from 5:30 – 6:30. portfolio she made This class offers the next step up on 17 years ago as a student in Eureka the ZUMBA fitness chain and is an Springs High School. experience that shouldn’t be missed Cummins is now once you’ve conquered the Gold teaching students class. how to build their All participants must have a own portfolios in the BCC membership. The cost for all art class she teaches ZUMBA classes is $6 per class or at the new Eureka 10 classes for $50. The philosophy Springs High School. behind ZUMBA fitness is to make exercise feel like a party and above

all, have fun! So, if you needed a reason to get up and dancing, here’s a good one. Photo by Choose a class and bring your friends David Frank Dempsey to a ZUMBA fitness party!

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22 | ES Independent | January 10, 2013 | www.esINDEPENDENT.com Small biz Social Media Workshop Jan. 24: use your true voice Social Media and an Authentic Voice for processes and products or services and weave your media channels. Small Businesses: Making Sure Your True Story them successfully into the media channels that Attendees should bring laptops to work on and Voice Gets to Your Customers in 2013 make the most sense for your goals and customer their websites, Facebook pages, Pintrest boards, will be presented by professional social media or client base. etc. during this fun, innovative and informative consultants Brent Robinson and Matt Dromi of This proven strategy of using your true workshop! Class size limited to 16 active the Fayetteville, Ark./Kansas City, Mo.-based voice and not that of an ad agency or PR firm participants. company, modthink, in partnership with the has worked well for modthink’s Arkansas clients Workshop is from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce and such as Houndstooth Clothing Company, Little the Cornerstone Bank Financial Center. Please University of Arkansas Small Business and Bread Company, Terra Tots, Clubhaus Fitness bring a lunch, drinks will be provided. Cost Technology Development Center. and local Fayetteville artist Hank Kaminsky. is $40 per person or $20 for Eureka Springs The two and one-half hour, hands-on You will also receive advice and instruction Chamber of Commerce members. training workshop/seminar focuses on how on maximizing visual impact on your sites, Please note! Online registration is required to tell your business’s story about its people, frequency of contact issues and how to manage at: sbtdc.uark.edu.

INDEPENDENT ART continued from page 10 Waxing poetic In response to local requests, the Community Writing Program of the Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow will present Elements of Poetic Craft Jan. 13 and the second Sunday of each month, from 2 – 5 p.m. in a coffee-shop atmosphere at the Garden Bistro at 119 N. Main. Topics taught will include Poetic Form, Style, Tone and Diction, Syntax, the Line, Meter, the Matter of a Poem and a section on How to Read Poetry—your own and someone else’s. At least one hour of every workshop will be set aside for exercises and presentation of new work by the students. Program instructor, Wendy Taylor Carlisle, is a 12-time nominee for the Pushcart Prize and is the author of two books of poetry and two poetry chapbooks as well as a wine guide. Her work has been anthologized and is widely available online. Love to sing? Please join us! – The Holiday Island Singers will begin rehearsals Cost for each workshop is $25. If you are interested but can’t attend on Sunday for spring concerts (April 27 and 28) on Tuesday, Jan. 15, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Holiday Island Clubhouse Ballroom. Director Kerry Hays and accompanist Heather Hays afternoons, email [email protected] or phone (479) 292-3665 since other (far left), along with all the singers, eagerly welcome new members to join them on this times are being considered. journey in song. There are no tryouts and few expectations. The only requirement is a See the full schedule of writing workshops at CommunityWritingProgram.com, love of singing. New members need only show up at the Clubhouse at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 15. and find out more about Carlisle at www.wendytaylorcarlisle.com. PLANNING continued from page 3 • Commissioners previously voted practical. the same officers as the previous year: permits because it indicated people to approve an ordinance requiring • Blankenship told commissioners Blankenship as chair, Morris as Vice- were building in Eureka Springs. utility lines on all new construction she had asked Mayor Morris Pate Chair, and Flaherty as Secretary. After a few tweaks to make sure the to be underground except for cases of for assistance regarding timeshares • Entreaties went out to the public permits complied with City Code, extreme terrain hardship. They voted and fractional ownership properties. to fill the two vacant seats on the commissioners voted to approve both to add that if the utility lines could not Commissioners agreed to bring the commission. forms so Blankenship could send be placed underground they should be topic back in a couple of months. Next meeting will be Tuesday, them on to council. at the back of the property whenever • Commissioners voted to retain Jan. 22, at 6 p.m. INDEPENDENTDirectory CROSSWORDSolution

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