Stories from Friday, March 27, 2009

EUREKA SPRINGS -- This city is making a renewed effort to market to groups. Despite a troubled economy, Eureka Springs saw tourism numbers in 2008 similar to the previous year. Early signs in 2009 have been encouraging. Among its other goals, the City Advertising and Promotion Commission has identified group travel as a promising market sector to pursue...

HOLIDAY ISLAND -- After serving the Western Carroll County Ambulance District (WCCAD) for three years, his last as chairman, Dick Woodmansee of Holiday Island passed on his seat to new appointee John Dolce, also from Holiday Island. Dolce also serves as a commissioner on the Holiday Island governing board...

Jimmy A. Sybrandt age 68 passed away March 23, 2009 in Prescott, AZ. He was born July 24, 1940 in Fairfield, Nebraska to Herman and Alyce (Faubian) Sybrandt. Jimmy owned his own business as a locksmith and worked in La Crescenta, Calif. and Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Jimmy was proud to be a Rotarian for 21 years and had a perfect attendance to the meetings. He was a Paul Harris Fellow and was a member of the Prescott Valley Rotary club...

Kayla Morgan Lamae Grigg, a resident of Green Forest, AR, was born January 12, 1989 in Harrison, AR, a daughter of Michael and Jaretta Kay (Shelton) Grigg. She departed this life Tuesday, March 24, 2009 in Green Forest, AR, at the age of 20. Kayla played basketball, volleyball, and was active in FFA, and the Renaissance...

Nettie Mildred Fisher, a resident of Holiday Island, AR, was born August 18, 1919 in Eustace, Texas. She departed this life Tuesday, March 17, 2009 in Eureka Springs, AR at the age of 89 years. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com...

The stories behind a proposed enhancement of driving while intoxicated laws in Arkansas are tragic and span more than 30 years. Read about Carroll County Jail Administrator Archie Rousey's efforts to tackle the problem. This story can be found in our print or e-edition. To subscribe, click here...

These and other stories can be read in our new online e-edition or in our print edition for March 27, 2009. Please click here to log in or sign up for an e-edition account. Just what constitutes a 'group'? Downpour blamed in fatal accident Two tragic stories involving DWI fatalities led to request for new state law...

HOLIDAY ISLAND -- Among five candidates, the Holiday Island Board of Commissioners chose former commissioner Boyce Williams to fill out the remainder of this year's term, vacated by Fred Pierson, who is moving out of the community. Under the Freedom of Information Act, the candidates could not be interviewed in executive session. ...