Stories from Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Week one of practice for the Berryville Bobcats football team is in the books. It was a week of fundamentals, light contact drills and acclimation to the heat outside. The Bobcats concluded the week with a climb to the top of Saunders Heights as a team-building exercise...

The Berryville volleyball team lost three key players from last season's team that reached the second round of the state tournament, but that doesn't mean Coach Kristin Whetham expects this to be a rebuilding season. "Last year was a really good year for our team and for our school so these girls I have back this year have really high expectations," Whetham said...

After an impressive 10-3 season, the Green Forest Tigers are looking to repeat that success in 2014, despite losing some key pieces to the puzzle. The Tigers lost all-state quarterback Treyton Anderson, all-state wide receiver Clayton Watson and all-state fullback Dalton Ewing to graduation this spring. After losing such great skill position players, there might be a time for adjustment, but coach Jay Martin said his team is used to that...

Amidst all the excitement of high school football starting, the Arkansas Activities Association recently adopted some important rules that will impact the upcoming season. The one that will likely impact the local high schools the most is a rule stating that teams are only allowed two days of full contact practice during the week, aside from Fridays. This could cause area schools to alter or even drop their junior varsity schedules...

This handsome, medium size 1-year-old red heeler mix is "Red" (#85). He's got a great personality, obeys commands and walks well on a leash. He's an affectionate put who needs a place to run. Red could be your loyal companion and best friend. Red has all his shorts and is neutered. ...

BEAVER LAKE -- Beaver Lake is the major drinking water source for Carroll and Boone counties, as well as other counties. Every year, the Beaver Water District, which provides drinking water to the major cities of the I-49 corridor (Fayetteville, Bentonville, Springdale and Rogers) hosts a "Secchi Day" water quality sampling event and an educational family day...

At Elite Dance Studios, the 21st season brings some new additions. An acting class and a stretching/conditioning class will give students more options than ever. Bekah Wilson, who just starred in "Oliver!" in Harrison, will offer an introductory class for budding young actors, ages 10 and up...

Aaron Hall of Bentonville and Nicki Kilbourn of Green Forest plan to marry at an outdoor wedding on Sept. 13, 2014. The ceremony will be held at the Blue Spring Heritage Center in Eureka Springs with Pastor Jim Goins officiating. The bride is the daughter of Scott and Paula Kilbourn of Green Forest...

Dan Krotz signs a copy of his latest John Heartbreak book for Jon Toombs at a book signing last Thursday evening at his home. The book, Semi-Faithful, subtitled More Coffee with John Heartbreak, features Krotz's humorous writings about his adopted hometown of Berryville. Krotz and his wife, Susan, operated the downtown "Sow's Ear" bookstore for several years. (David Bell/Carroll County News)...

There was an article in the Carroll County News regarding the Holiday Island Board of Commissioner (BOC) meeting. The subject of the discussion was related to the voting for and the qualifications of a commissioner. During that discussion apparently there was mention of an email received from a property owner on the subject. ...

The relatively mild summer we've had this year may have meant more pleasant days and fewer sunburns, but don't let those cooler temps fool you: Kids are still at risk for heat illness. As we approach warmer weather, the medical team at Arkansas Children's Hospital expects to see more young athletes come to our Emergency Department needing treatment for heat exhaustion and even heat stroke...

Dear School and School Community, Protecting children is a responsibility of everyone in the community. With that being said, I would like to remind everyone of some safety tips that are especially important as we begin a new school year. Do not rush, even if you are late. It is more important to arrive safely than to arrive on time...

A couple of weeks ago, I asked y'all to take a fresh look at the Berryville Public Square, and the city's overall appearance. Believe it or not, I find myself doing the same thing for Green Forest this week. Suspend your disbelief for a moment, while I explain. ...

After several years under new management, Keller's Country Dorm is back under the direction of its original owner, Richard Keller. Keller opened the dorm in 1972 after working in the Passion Play and seeing a need for lodging similar to a church camp for tourists interested in the play...

Carroll County Farm Bureau President Rusty Butler presents the organization's 2014 scholarships to Allison Smith, daughter of James and Tonja Smith of Berryville; and Avery Logan, son of Michael and Brenda Logan of Berryville. The Farm Bureau congratulated the students on all your accomplishments thus far and offered best wishes for the future...

CARROLL COUNTY -- Labor Day weekend is coming up. For many Americans, that means an extra day off, backyard and beach barbecues and visiting friends and family. Unfortunately, it also means a sharp increase in drunk-driving-related fatalities. So starting Aug. ...

Kirklyn Powell, 10, of Green Forest has been nominated for a Youth Humanitarian Award from the Department of Human Services Division of Community Service and Nonprofit Support for his volunteerism. The award is part of the annual Arkansas Community Service Awards program...

The City of Green Forest is asking its citizens to help with cleanup efforts after a storm Saturday that left tree limbs on streets and homes and knocked out power for some residents. Mayor Charles Reece explained that the city is asking its citizens to clean up their yards and place any extra tree limbs by the side of the road. The city will collect and dispose of the limbs...

The Berryville High School Class of 1974 held its 40-year reunion over the weekend at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center in Eureka Springs.

Hugh Crow came from a long line of successful businessmen, and he left a legacy of hard workers when he died Aug. 7. One of nine siblings, Crow was born in Berryville on Aug. 24, 1924, to Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Crow and Della Crow. His family owned a successful farm in Berryville, but Hugh wanted to see the world...