Berry contacted auditors about Johnson
Eureka Springs Mayor Butch Berry contacted state auditors in February 2021 about “possible overpayments” to Tracy Johnson, former events coordinator for the City Advertising and Promotion Commission.
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Williams honored by DAR chapter
Suzanne Williams, historic preservation chair for Abendschone Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, received an award for 30-plus years of volunteer work in historic preservation. Williams researched and published her book Nebraska and the CCC: Young Men at Their Best, preserving the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Nebraska. Other volunteer work in Eureka Springs include her research for the Eureka Springs Cemetery, her work at the Eureka Springs Historic Museum and her research for the annual historic calendars published by a local bank. Pictured from left to right are acting regent Terri Herman, Williams and recording secretary Margaret Scobee. Submitted photo
Pesticide training classes scheduled for May 12, 17
Pesticide Applicator Training will be held Thursday, May 12, and Tuesday, May 17, at the Carroll Electric Community Room in Berryville. A PAT license is required for anyone in the state of Arkansas who wants to purchase or apply restricted-use pesticides.
PEO Scholarship
Berryville High School senior Alyssa Lee has been selected as the Chapter A, Eureka Springs, recipient of a $2,500 PEO Scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. Pictured from left to right are Nancy Werbitzky, Ann Ferrill, Terry Eilskov, Alyssa Lee, scholarship committee chair Margie Bullock and Chapter A president Sallie Pittman. Submitted photo
Grapefruit seed extract
My father used to run squeezin’s through these hills during Prohibition. I guess many people had some of this set aside for medicinal use as a base for herbal remedies and, of course, uncut lightning. Back in those days, people got by in the best way they could. Times change and some things stay the same. A non-alcoholic squeezin’ that you should know about that helps with just about anything that ails you (at least the infectious bugs) is grapefruit seed extract liquid (GSE).
ESHS drama students set to present ‘Wizard of Oz’
Local residents are encouraged to follow the yellow brick road to the Eureka Springs High School Auditorium on Friday and Saturday, May 13-14, as the ESHS Drama Department presents The Wizard of Oz. Under the direction of Rick Mann, more than 30 ESHS students will present the Young Performers Edition of the musical, an abbreviated, 90-minute version featuring Emma Hutchins as Dorothy, Hayden Williams as Tin Man, Kat Robinson as Scarecrow, Conner Henson as the Cowardly Lion, Hannah Kelley as Glinda, Jacob Eastburn/Thomas Hayden as The Wizard and Joa Murray as the Wicked Witch.
Early voting underway in preferential primary
Early voting began Monday in Carroll County for the May 24 preferential primary. Registered voters may cast ballots at the county’s two early voting locations, the Carroll County Airport at 518 County Road 308 just west of Berryville and St.
Parton visiting state Thursday to celebrate Imagination Library
Dolly Parton will visit Arkansas on Thursday, May 5, to celebrate the statewide success of her Imagination Library program at a closed event hosted by Arkansas Imagination Library (ARIL). Community leaders representing Imagination Library local affiliates across the state will attend the event, along with Gov. Asa Hutchinson, statewide leaders and supporters.
ES forum draws 21 candidates
Twenty-one candidates for county and state offices spoke to a roomful of potential voters at a Meet The Candidates Forum hosted by the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, April 28, at the 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa.
Hard work pays off for ESHS senior
Mackenzie Loudermilk didn’t have much luck finding a prom dress during a shopping trip to Branson with her mom on March 22. “Didn’t find one that day,” the Eureka Springs High School senior said. She certainly didn’t mind. Especially after receiving some big news on the drive home that quickly overshadowed any concerns about a dress.