Stories from Monday, November 28, 2011

HOLIDAY ISLAND -- In a surprise move during its last regular business meeting of the year, the Holiday Island Board of Commissioners terminated District Manager Kevin Crosson's employment Monday. Following a two-hour executive session, the board reconvened to hear a motion from Commissioner John Dolce, seconded by Kay Janky, to terminate Crosson's employment at close of business, change the locks on the district office doors and contact the district's lawyer to draw up a severance package to carry through to the end of this year.. ...

For nearly three decades, homeowners in Eureka Springs have invited visitors into their historic residences to share the joys of the holiday season during the Annual Christmas Tour of Homes. The tradition continues Saturday, Dec. 3, from 3-8 p.m., when 10 locations participate in the Eureka Springs Preservation Society's 29th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes...

The 11th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes opens the door to picturesque Table Rock Lake residences while raising money for local charities. The tour, presented by Neighbors & Friends of Table Rock Lake, will take place Dec. 2-3. Visitors are invited to explore a collection of picturesque homes during the 11th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes presented by Neighbors & Friends of Table Rock Lake, Inc. ...

Internationally known senior Greenpeace scientist and Texas Woman's University Alumna Pat Costner is the first recipient of the TWU Chancellor's Alumni Excellence Award. She is honored for her groundbreaking work in chemical production policy making...

The tiniest helper on Thanksgiving was little Allie of Eureka Springs, who has her serving gloves on and is ready to fetch a guest a beverage (left). Below, volunteers serve up turkey, ham and all the fixings at the free dinner at the ECHO Clinic in Eureka Springs, which was sponsored by the Flint Street Food Bank. About 70 people took part in the feast, not counting the many volunteers. Brick Fields provided a musical accompaniment to the festivities...

St. John's Hospital-Berryville hosted an Emergency Room Education Fair for area nursing staff, EMS, and physicians at no cost to attendees. This educational event originated at St. John's Hospital-Cassville in 2010. St. John's Hospital-Berryville brought the fair to our community for 2011 with the help of ER staff members Dawn Brown (Emergency Department manager/RN), Regina Jennings (Emergency Department RN) and Cindy Selover (Emergency Department RN). ...

For those who want to expand their knowledge of the natural world, this is the opportunity of a lifetime to do so. Classes begin in January on topics such as Botany, Entomology, Mammals, Meteorology, Birding, Archeology and much more. After completing the Master Naturalist program, students will be armed with the knowledge to truly change lives, help the environment and make a difference in the world. ...