Stories from Friday, November 26, 2010

EUREKA SPRINGS -- The Eureka Springs School District may get some small relief in having to make its first $825,000 payment to the state in excess millage revenues, Superintendent Wayne Carr told the school board at a special meeting Tuesday. Last Thursday the state Department of Education, backed up by an opinion from state Attorney General Dustin McDaniel, informed Eureka Springs and three other school districts they were making too much money in basic state-required educational millage revenues and would have to give over the excess during this and subsequent fiscal years for redistribution to poorer school districts.. ...

EUREKA SPRINGS -- In a close mayoral runoff contest, Morris Pate won the seat with 335 votes compared to 327 for Beverly Blankenship. Almost as close was the contest for city clerk, with Ann Armstrong taking the position with 342 votes over Mary Jean Sell's 316...

The Board of Directors of Towering Oaks Church in Berryville have bestowed upon Bro. Larry Montgomery the honorary title of "Pastor Emeritus." According to present pastor, Bro. Mitchell Scitern, the honorary title of "Pastor Emeritus" may be presented to a pastor retiring from active service whose lengthy ministry has been one of distinguished service...

Fred Treadman, a resident of Lampe, MO, was born October 27, 1915, in Joliet, IL, a son of Frank and Hazel (Neuman) Treadman. He passed away Friday, November 19, 2010 in Lampe, MO at the age of 95. Fred worked at Walmart for many years in the customer service department. He attended the Gospel Lighthouse Baptist Church in Lampe, MO...

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