Stories from Friday, June 19, 2009

Marty Roenigk, 68, co-owner of the 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa and the 1905 Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs, was killed Thursday night in a two-vehicle accident in southwest Iowa near the community of Griswold. He was pronounced dead at the scene...

By David McNeal CCN Sports Editor PEA RIDGE --The Carroll County Senior Babe Ruth team put up the runs against Pea Ridge on Wednesday, but forgot to play defense behind strong pitching from Jarrid Fredrick and Caleb Goodman and had to settle for a split decision...

EUREKA SPRINGS -- After a drenching downpour the day before, clear skies and sunshine were a welcome sight the morning of Saturday, June 13, at Lake Leatherwood City Park in Eureka Springs. Four hundred racers, volunteers and spectators gathered there for the 4th annual XTERRA Eureka Springs Off-Road Triathlon and Trail Run...

By David McNeal CCN Sports Editor HARRISON -- The Berryville Bobcat 13-15 age Babe Ruth team won one and tied one last Thursday, June 11, getting a 13-10 victory over Villines Lock and Key in the opener. The time limit ended their second game against Ranch House with the teams tied 4-4, giving them a 6-5-1 record...

EUREKA SPRINGS -- Father Shaun Wesley and the parishioners of St. Elizbaeth of Hungary Catholic Church in Eureka Springs invite the public to an open house on Saturday, June 20, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Guided historical tours will be available and light refreshments will be served in the gardens. Docents will describe the history and architecture, and relate personal anecdots from parishioners who have worshiped at the church over the years...

EUREKA SPRINGS -- First Christian Church of Eureka Springs will be the venue for "Traces of Jesus," a Christian music concert of song and prayer with award-winning Catholic singer and songwriter Dan Duet and special guests Matt DiFilippo and Mary Martha...

HOLIDAY ISLAND -- On Sunday, June 27, 1999, the Holiday Island Community Church dedicated its new church building with words found on the cornerstone "To the Glory of God." Dr. Herman Cook led the Worship Service that included prayers and responsive readings thanking God for His guidance and pledging the building to doing His work on earth. Dr. Cook delivered his sermon entitled "A Dwelling Place of God" using as his text Ephesians 2:22...

EUREKA SPRINGS -- Valley View Baptist Church stepped up to the plate and proved that there are still some faithful people in the world who believe in helping each other in a time of need. On May 9, 2006, Victor and Lilli Michel, discovered a fire in their house at Shepherds Inn Retreat Center, formerly known as Keller's Country Dorm, located between Eureka Springs and Berryville on U.S. Hwy 62...

By Anna Mathews Carroll County News BERRYVILLE -- Back on the beat in Berryville and points beyond is Ralph Gordon, a returning investigator who departed for a time to explore Boone County adventures. Gordon holds the rank of lieutenant at the Carroll County Sheriff's Office. He is the Criminal Investigation Division department head, and one of the department's top investigators...

By Becky Gillette BERRYVILLE -- About 10 weeks ago, the Eureka Springs City Council voted unanimously to enter into a contract to allow James Yale and Charlotte Buchanan to continue the operation of the Artery, a downtown outdoor art exhibit. But, as it has turned out, the devil is in the details, and despite holding a workshop and much council discussion later to iron out details of the contract, the council has been unable to finalize the agreement...

By Mike Ellis Carroll County News GREEN FOREST -- Construction on the new middle school will start soon, and the school has awarded a contract to move two buildings in the way of the project. At Monday night's meeting of the school board, the board approved a contract with AC Mobile Home Transports to relocate two older buildings for $17,400...

By Anna Mathews Carroll County News BERRYVILLE -- A two-vehicle head-on collision Monday afternoon east of Berryville claimed the lives of two local residents, 60 year-old Betty Webb and 45 year-old Raphael Mabry, both of Berryville. Injured was 28 year-old Mary Mabry, the wife of Raphael Mabry. She is reportedly recovering from injuries at a Missouri medical facility...

By Anna Mathews Carroll County News BERRYVILLE -- The City of Berryville is poised to receive nearly $100,000 in interest savings from the refinancing of bonds -- with the bulk of those savings to be realized by the end of the year in the form of "accelerated savings."...

Juanita Evelyne Rand of Everett, WA, 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep, June 11, 2009 with her family by her side. She was born March 11, 1929 in Yokum Creek, Arkansas. Nita was a diehard Seattle Mariners fan, bingo player extraordinaire, fantastic poker player, excellent story teller and loved by all that knew her...

Della Hayden Bradley, a lifelong resident of Carroll County, was born on April 15, 1919, in Oak Grove, Arkansas, a daughter of Robert Junius and Flary May (Humbard) Hayden. She departed this life on Saturday, June 13, 2009, at the age of 90. Della graduated from Green Forest High School in 1937 and during World War II enlisted and served in the U.S. ...

Jimmie Paul Fanning, 64, of Green Forest, was born on February 14, 1945, in Carroll County, a son of Floyd W. Fanning and Agnes (Weems) Fanning. He passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2009 at Hospice of the Hills House, in Harrison. Jimmie was raised in Eureka Springs, along with his eight brothers and sisters. ...

Betty Lou Jones Ray Webb, a resident of Berryville, AR was born May 2, 1948 in Jasper, AR, a daughter of Lee Otis and Lorene (Spencer) Jones. She departed this life Monday, June 15, 2009 in Berryville, AR, at the age of 61. She is survived by one son, Ronnie Ray of Green Forest, AR; one daughter, Robin and husband Joseph Parker of Harrison, AR; three sisters, Luwana Trumble of Omaha, NB, Elinor and husband Clay Newman of Kansas City, MO and Sharon and husband Donald Mann of Berryville, AR; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends.. ...