Stories from Tuesday, December 23, 2008

While a budget for the new year has already been passed, justices seeking modification to some raises for dispatch, clerical positions

EDWARD CHARLES EDDIE DEERTZ, a resident of Berryville, was born Feb. 12, 1990, in Berryville, a son of Charles and Tracy (Wood) Deertz. He died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008, in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 18. Eddie is survived by his mother, Tracy Deertz of Berryville; father, Charles Deertz of Green Forest; one brother, Alvin Dean Lawrence of Green Forest; maternal grandmother, Patricia Wood of Berryville; paternal grandfather, Ronald Deertz of Green Forest; paternal grandmother, Patricia McKenzie of Green Forest; one son, Spencer Holman Coffell of Berryville; fiancÈe, Jessica Kayler; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews; and a host of other family and friends.. ...

HARRY MATTHEW WERBITZKY of Billings, Mo., was born June 29, 1931, and died Dec. 10, 2008. Mr. Werbitzky owned the White River Bed-and-Breakfast for 10 years in Eureka Springs. He asked that his obituary include: Pick out my prettiest picture, post that and write, It was a fine ride I got to do what I like best, had a good 49-year marriage, three sons and a daughter that made me proud, a sweet sister that will miss my counsel and friends that will recall me fondly. ...

December 15 10:42 a.m. - Two dogs were taken from the pound to the Good Shepherd shelter. 3:03 p.m. - A cat was picked up on Rose Ct. December 16 1:30 a.m. - An officer responded to a two-vehicle traffic accident on Tyson Pl. 2:35 a.m. - A warning was issued near the Mattox House for disregarding a stop sign...

Dec. 16 8:47 a.m. -- Police responded to a parking lot accident at Carroll Center. 9:14 a.m. -- Officers responded to a traffic accident on Boyer Street. 11:52 a.m. -- A truck was reported to have rolled onto the highway on South Main, but was gone when officers arrived...

Dec. 15 9:10 p.m. -- Officers were dispatched to 30 Avo where a woman was reported to have been beaten up by her boyfriend. A report was taken. Dec. 16 11:42 a.m. -- Police took a report of a minor private property accident at Bank of Eureka Springs Financial Center...

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EUREKA SPRINGS -- 'Tis the season to be jolly, unless you're broke and out of a job, behind on your bills and just struggling to survive. In that case, the Salvation Army might be able to help. The Salvation Army of Carroll County (SACC) is an all-volunteer organization established in Carroll County in 2002 to provide support for local residents who find themselves in a situation of need...

Once again, first-graders at Berryville Elementary opted to forego their Christmas gift exchange in order to help local animals at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter. The children used the money they would have spent on toys for classmates to purchase cat and dog food, treats, pet toys, and other animal care products instead -- all in an effort to help animals that are often forgotten during the busy holiday season...