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Austin, Texas, guitarist to play for Dance in the Park After Dark Oct. 17
(Local News ~ 10/17/08)
Austin, Texas-based guitarist and singer-songwriter Guy Forsyth will perform a free concert in Eureka Springs on Oct. 17 as part of the city's Dance In The Park After Dark series. The show begins at 7 p.m. at Basin Spring Park in the center of Eureka Springs' historic district...
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Bobcat Plaza forces use of Porta-potties (Local News ~ 10/17/08)
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Former owner of Berryville equipment sues to freeze new owner's accounts
(Local News ~ 10/17/08)
FAYETTEVILLE -- An emergency motion and temporary restraining order has been filed in Washington County Circuit Court, though not granted, in a lawsuit involving Berryville Equipment Company and four other businesses. Gene Baker of Springdale, long-time owner of Springdale Tractor Company, filed the lawsuit last week, claiming that buyer Ed Blalock has failed to finalize an asset agreement signed in March, and refuses to close on the agreement...
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'Shot in the Arm' campaign to begin Nov. 1
(Local News ~ 10/17/08)
Businesses across the county are being asked to help spread the word about a program which helps provide prescription medications to people who could not otherwise afford them. People Helping People Prescription Assistance Program of Carroll County (PHP) has been assisting patients of Carroll County with critically needed prescriptions since 1991...
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Eureka Thyme to feature Starbird's creations
(Local News ~ 10/17/08)
Eureka Thyme will feature the organic creations of Sandy Starbird and highlight the pottery of Arts in Mud during a reception to be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, from noon to 4 p.m. Sandy has been creating Primal Images for over 22 years, first as Sandy Carlson and now as Sandy Wythawai Starbird. ...
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Load Up Your Pickup Day is Saturday and Oct. 25
(Local News ~ 10/17/08)
Load Up Your Pickup Day, a free, bulky waste collection event, is taking place, with two dates remaining. Hours are from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Sponsored by Keep Carroll County Beautiful and the Carroll County Solid Waste Authority, Load Up Your Pickup Day is for Carroll County residents only...
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St. John's to host Health Fair Oct. 25
(Local News ~ 10/17/08)
BERRYVILLE -- St. John's Hospital -- Berryville will host its 2008 Community Health Fair from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Carroll County Senior Center, 201 W. Madison. Free screenings and tests will include a blood pressure check body composition analysis, blood sugar testing, pulse and oxygen levels, along with health information booths...
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Tigers bump Valley girls off on senior night, end undefeated (High School Sports ~ 10/17/08)
GREEN FOREST -- The Lady Tiger volleyball team held Senior Night for its two senior JV players Tuesday, Cynthia Yanez and Lizet Guerrero, then ended the night, and regular season, undefeated with a big win over Valley Springs. Coach Trista Killingsworth said the Lady Tigers (15-2, 14-0) have gone undefeated three of the last four years in 3A North Conference play, in 2005, 2007 and 2008, and shared a co-championship with Marshall in 2006... -
Blackburn earns honors (High School Sports ~ 10/17/08)
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Tiger volleyball team takes trophy at Invitational (High School Sports ~ 10/17/08)
ROGERS -- Coach Trista Killingsworth and the Green Forest Lady Tiger volleyball team got all the playing they wanted last Saturday at the Rogers Invitational. The team left Tiger land about 7:30 a.m. and returned home at 9:30 p.m that night with the second place trophy in the consolation bracket... -
Bobcat harriers race at Cassville (High School Sports ~ 10/17/08)
CASSVILLE, Mo. -- The Bobcat cross country teams crossed the state line on Monday to race in Missouri against a host of 7A teams from Arkansas. Coach Doug Scheel said teams from Springdale, Rogers and Fayetteville came to Cassville for the races, making the fields tough competition with Missouri teams added in... -
Halloween hayrides to benefit Loaves and Fishes
(Community News ~ 10/17/08)
BERRYVILLE -- During the annual Trick or Treat around The Square on Friday, Oct. 31, youth of First Christian Church of Berryville will host hayrides around the Square. Proceeds will benefit Loaves and Fishes Food Bank, which benefits Carroll County. The group hosted hayrides last year to benefit the Families of the National Guard Personnel and were excited about the contribution they were able to make...
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Passion Play Christmas lights to glow Nov. 9-Dec. 15
(Community News ~ 10/17/08)
EUREKA SPRINGS -- More than 100 drive-through light displays will glow in the Christmas Celebration at the New Great Passion Play Nov. 9 through Dec. 31. On Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 9-Dec. 15, at 5:30 and 7 p.m., a Christmas Music Show will feature The Texans and B.J. and Elizabeth. Seating is limited, and reservations may be obtained by calling 800-882-7529...
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All Saints Eve party, concert set at Green Forest UMC
(Community News ~ 10/17/08)
GREEN FOREST -- Green Forest United Methodist Church will be having an All Saints Eve party on Friday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. Everyone is invited for games, candy, and fun! In the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2nd Generation will be in concert...
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Church of Christ hosts services with Almond
(Community News ~ 10/17/08)
BERRYVILLE -- Jason Almond, of Perryville, will conduct a series of gospel meetings at 7 p.m. nightly Oct. 19-22 at Berryville church of Christ.
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140 years -- or is it 154? (Community News ~ 10/17/08)
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