Stories from Friday, September 16, 2016

The Green Forest City Council took a big step forward on its wastewater expansion project this week. The city council voted Tuesday to pass Resolution 2016-03, approving the issuance and sale of water and sewer system revenue improvement bonds to finance the wastewater expansion project...

Green Forest elementary student Braxton Randolph had lunch on the school's grandparents day with two wonderful people. On the left is grandmother Peggy Butterbaugh and on the right is grandfather Don Randolph. (Photo by David Bell/Carroll County News)...

The Berryville Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the vandalism that took place at Berryville High School. Police Chief Robert Bartos said a 17-year-old male juvenile was arrested Thursday after officers followed up on a lead in the case...

Carroll County musicians will band together next week to orchestrate a new season of songs. The Carroll County Community Orchestra will meet for its first rehearsal this season at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, in the Berryville band room. Jim Swiggart will be directing the orchestra's 12th season this year and said the group will be heading in a new and interesting direction thanks to a boost in the orchestra's numbers...

The city of Eureka Springs has officially adjusted its budget for the rest of the year. On Monday night, the Eureka Springs City Council approved the 2016 mid-year budget adjustment. Finance director Lonnie Clark explained that the changes were discussed at the council's mid-year budget review workshop recently, describing some of the changes...

International cuisine will arrive at Carroll County's doorstep next weekend. St. Anne Catholic Church will host its "Almost Famous International Food Festival" from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Berryville Community Center. Jennifer Feltmann, one of the festival organizers, said the event will be like an old-fashioned church festival. She said the festival will have carnival games, a dunk tank, a bounce house and a train ride...

The Eureka Springs City Advertising and Planning Commission came under fire at the Eureka Springs City Council's meeting Monday night. Alderman David Mitchell explained that he's heard criticisms of the way the commission manages The Auditorium from several citizens, saying the proposed 1-percent sales tax is at risk if the commission doesn't respond to these comments. ...

The fourth annual Beaver Lake Watershed Symposium will feature updates on the Northwest Arkansas Open Space Plan, water quality trends and threats for Northwest Arkansas' drinking water supply, and source water protection initiatives and collaborations working to protect the regions well-being and quality of life...

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) has issued a Code Yellow Alert for all blood types. A Code Yellow Alert means that there is less than a two-day supply of blood for patient use at area hospitals. Donors are urged to give this week at an area blood drive or CBCO donor center...

Forty years ago this month, Jim Henson launched "The Muppet Show" on prime-time television. While it only lasted for five seasons, it remains an iconic memory for me and my generation. We all watched it -- parents, children and teens -- in the era before YouTube, Reality TV, and streaming video...

Here's what the Berryville Square looks like today with the highway going through the middle. Today the square is sans the beautiful rock fountain and its Cupid at the top. Instead there are two 1960s era-looking fountains. Tuesday's 'Then' picture was made in the early 1900s, but after 1905 when the Cupid was added. At the bottom right is the Cupid, now residing in the Heritage Center Museum, and at left is the sign telling the story of the Cupid...

SEARCY -- Elizabeth Hale of Berryville departed Aug. 25 for a three-month semester studying abroad at Harding University in Zambia (HIZ). As part of the HIZ curriculum, Hale, a nursing major, will spend the fall 2016 semester immersed in Zambian culture. Students will have the opportunity to visit Botswana, Mozambique and Tanzania in addition to venturing out on African safaris...

A mixture of mortar and paint are sprayed on the Christ of the Ozarks statue on the Great Passion Play grounds in preparation for a fresh coat of white paint. (Photo by David Bell/Carroll County News)

When it comes to writing essays, Eureka Springs High School junior Elizabeth Loudermilk ranks somewhere around third in the United States. Loudermilk recently won third place for an essay on objectivism in Ayn Rand's work, using evidence from the novel "Anthem" to support her thesis. The subject matter was complicated, but Loudermilk said she had been studying it in class...

It's never easy to win the Carroll County Super Bowl. Nobody knows that better that Green Forest coach Bobby Bishop. It will be even more difficult for the Tigers on Friday, as they will be relying on many inexperienced players to step up and play key roles...

The Berryville Bobcats don't need any reminders on how last year's Carroll County Super Bowl went. For anyone who forgot, Green Forest won, 20-9. "They beat us last year and our guys remember that," Berryville coach Austin Winters said. "It's a game like any other. Everybody gets excited for it. We lost 20-9 last year. That's not a fun feeling."...

On Wednesday, Green Forest and Berryville traveled to Heber Springs to compete in the Josh Park Memorial Cross Country Meet. Green Forest won the 1A-4A boys race, scoring 33 points and Berryville finished third, scoring 68 points. Parker Ables of Heber Springs won with a time of 17 minutes and 36 seconds. ...

The Berryville Lady Bobcats won another three-set match on Monday, defeating West Fork 25-20, 25-20, 25-17. The Lady Bobcats haven't dropped a set all year, but coach Kristin Whetham said there is still work to be done. "We have got to find a way to start being more consistent on the floor and quit giving up so many points," Whetham said. ...

Hugh "Goose" Donald Collier, 83, of Coffeyville, Kan. passed away on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016 at CRMC surrounded by his family. Hugh was born on July 20, 1933 in Green Forest, Ark. to Hugh Alexander and Francis Elnora (Hubbs) Collier. He grew up in Green Forest where he graduated high school. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served his country earning the rank of SP3 from 1953 until 1955 when he received his honorable discharge...