Stories from Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Jack Funsch, aviator and business executive, took his last flight on July 14th, 2019. He was born John Joseph Funsch on September 4th, 1931 to Dr. E.C. Funsch and Mae (Hackett) Funsch in St. Louis, Missouri. He graduated from St. Louis University High School, attended Regis College, the University of Indiana and graduated from St. Louis University. He then earned an MBA from Cornell University, and served as class president...

The high cost of prescription drugs makes life difficult for many people, but if you live in Carroll County, People Helping People might be able to ease some of the burden.

This listing includes individuals who are booked into the Carroll County Detention Center. Charges may be reduced or dropped, and individuals are presumed innocent until being found guilty in court. As of Thursday, July 18, a total of 100 inmates were being housed in the detention center...

Eureka Springs Carnegie Library’s Moon Puppet Show on Monday, July 15, is a hit with local youngsters. The puppet show is titled ‘To the Moon,’ inspired by the 1969 moon landing and performed by George Meyer and the World Village Theatre.

SLarge furniture was recently dumped at Flint Street Fellowship even though the organization doesn’t accept that kind of donation. Flint Street asks those with large furniture to take it elsewhere and to avoid dumping without contacting organizations in general.

Five & Dime Drama Collective is seeking directors for five short plays as part of its 4th Annual Fall Performance Series in Eureka Springs. Theater experience is required, although previous directing experience is not essential. Five & Dime utilizes a collaborative approach to working with authors, actors and production team. Candidates must provide a cover letter of application, a bio and confirmation of availability for auditions, workshops and rehearsals...

I was finishing my book, “I Can and I Will,” when we were discussing how to promote the book. Some wanted to aggrandize the self-help category, but I saw it as a “success” story. I was born poor, raised in a mobile home until I was 10 years old, and from there we moved into a one-bedroom, one-bath home. I wanted to succeed, and frankly, would do anything it took...

The Holiday Island Rotary Club has expanded its Imagination Library program to Berryville and Green Forest.

It may be summer, but Berryville School Board is taking care of business. On Monday night, the board voted to renew the property and vehicle insurance. In other new business, the board approved a student transfer request for the 2019-20 school year and renewed the curriculum programs for the 2019-20 school year.

Eureka Springs School District is spending the summer improving its grounds.

Allegiance Health Management has 30 days to take care of much-needed maintenance and repairs at Eureka Springs Hospital.

The Berryville Police Department is expanding its vehicle fleet. On Tuesday night, Berryville City Council voted to approve a resolution allowing the city to accept a grant to purchase two new police cars. Mayor Tim McKinney said the city heard about the grant in July and immediately began working on the application. The grant is through the USDA Rural Development, McKinney said, and provides 55 percent of the funds for the vehicles.

Arvest Bank of Berryville donates more than 500 pounds of food and $1,125 to Loaves and Fishes on Friday, July 12. Luis Calveron and Robert Ray delivered the donations to the food bank. Pictured from left to right are (front row) Allawayne Carr, Louis Rusterholtz, Donnie Rusterholtz, Calveron and Ray and (back row) Zane Goodwin, Brendan Birchnough and Fred West.

The Green Forest School Board is making it easy for families to get ready for the 2019-20 school year.