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Council hears fluoride opponents N icky B oyette Council approved a resolution Monday night opposing addition of fluoride to the water Eureka Springs buys from the Carroll-Boone Water District. Alderman Mickey Schneider said she is looking for ways to stall the legislative process so opponents of fluoridation have a chance to convince legislators to change the law.

Nine speakers elucidated council with opinions about the imminent addition of fluoride to the water system during public comments. Valerie Hubbard Damon said she had never spoken at a city council meeting before, but “now is the time to speak up about fluoride.” She claimed unknown chemicals from foreign countries are going to be added to our tap water calling it “chemical warfare.”

Kit Shepperd said four generations of her family live in the area and she does not want them poisoned. She said scientists all over the world are speaking out against the use of fluoride in water systems. She called it a neurotoxin and claimed studies show IQs diminish over time in areas where fluoride is added to the water system.

She said she does not want generations after us to suffer from this mistake.

Other speakers mentioned that no one will know what other elements are in the industrial mix containing fluoride the water district will be adding to our water, and once the fluoride mix is added, it will be in everything that uses water, such as chamomile tea and homemade pickles. Jasmine Stanley said simply, “I do not want to ingest

something I do not want to ingest.”

Natalie Mannering stated, “Everyone is in agreement fluoride is bad for us and we don’t want it. We have to find a way to confront this.”

Fluoride feed stations at the Carroll-Boone facility are scheduled to be operational in January. Alderman Terry McClung asked city attorney Tim Weaver what it would cost to file an injunction, and Weaver said cost would depend on whether it was in federal court or state court and he expected the bill would quickly get into the several thousands. Also, the attorney would need to be convinced there would be a good chance to change the law.

Schneider said, “There might be no expense, and let’s not worry about the money right now.”

Vote was unanimous to read the resolution for approval.

Other items • As council began its conversation regarding the second reading of Ordinance 2214, which would require owners of multi-family dwellings to get a business license, commissioner Melissa Greene of Planning asked council to table the discussion and send the ordinance back to Planning so Planning can arrange a public hearing of the topic. Vote was unanimous to follow her suggestion.

• Council voted to have Weaver draw up an ordinance for rezoning the old high school property from R-1 to C-2-H as Planning had suggested.

Next meeting will be Monday, August 11, at 6 p.m.

No fluoride! – Puppeteer George Meyer stood outside the Eureka Springs Courthouse Monday night to oppose adding fluoride to Eureka Springs’ water supply. Fluoride opponents were successful in lobbying city council to take action. Photo by Becky Gillette

This Week’s INDEPENDENT Thinkers If children were in charge, there likely wouldn’t be tens of thousands of other children wandering about on the demarcation line between the U.S. and Mexico. Yes, a border is specific, but when children fleeing a bad life in search of a good life, much like European colonists did, the line changes. It moves into towns and neighborhoods.

If children were in charge, other children would be welcomed, fed, befriended and encouraged to try out for the school soccer team.

“But how do we pay for them?” scream overfed politicians and intolerant citizens who are afraid… of… children.

Maybe it’s the solidarity of children that makes a nation great.

Inside the ESI Council – Hospital

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Classic Cars

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Domestic violence

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Independent Lens

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Planning; Council – Rock Street 4

Astrology 14

CAPC special meeting

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Legos 15

School Board

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Sycamore 15

HDC; Early Eureka Springs

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TIC talk

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Independent Mail

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Indy Soul

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Constables on Patrol

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Exploring The Fine Art of Romance 20

Independent Art

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Crossword 21

Is anything in the Air and Space Museum?

INDEPENDENTNews Council cautious about sewer extension plan Nicky Boyette Alderman David Mitchell observed at Monday’s city council meeting the cost of extending the city sewer another mile toward the western edge of town to service a new hospital campus was “relatively reasonable.” The city had received a quote of $922,597 from McClelland Engineers for extending the sewer line, and Mitchell asked Finance Director Lonnie Clark if the city could afford to make the payments if it took on another bond obligation.

Clark said he had received a quote from bond underwriter Dennis Hunt of Stephens, Inc., for refinancing the city’s bond debt and including another $1.5 million (quote plus expenses) to finance extending the sewer. Clark added, however, he has not spoken with Hunt since receiving the quote.

Alderman Terry McClung said if the bond company is comfortable with it, then the city could go forward. “He hasn’t given us a green light, but if he did, we would be okay,” McClung commented.

Alderman Joyce Zeller was not convinced the city could trust Allegiance, the company that leases operations of the hospital, to follow through and actually build the hospital.

Alderman Mickey Schneider interjected with much consternation that there are citizens out that way who have been waiting for 50 years for city sewer and they should not be forgotten again.

Mitchell replied the discussion was about the possibility of a new hospital, not servicing neighborhoods at this time. He pointed out Allegiance could simply walk away from Eureka Springs Hospital at the end of its contract in eight years, and he also was not confident Allegiance will follow through and build the new facility as they

said they would.

Alderman James DeVito pointed out council did not need to be scrambling to get a line to the site. The city needs a contract with Allegiance before building a sewer line.

McClung remembered that Hunt had advised council at its July 22 workshop the city did not need to build a sewer line until the hospital was under construction. He thought an ordinance was in order stating the city is committed to this project and the city would put in the sewer line upon execution of the contract, still to be written.

Schneider commented, “It doesn’t make sense. They are willing to spend $1520 million for the hospital, but they won’t spend a lousy extra million to get sewer out there. I don’t understand.”

Mitchell then observed it has been the cities which have provided the sewer and water in all the construction he has been familiar with, and began an attempt to properly parse a motion for an ordinance allocating $1.5 million toward construction of the sewer line as long as Allegiance also meets contractual agreements, in particular, building the hospital.

After sundry commentary about how to get assurances from Allegiance and what the ordinance must contain, Mitchell said, “Let’s start over. I withdraw the motion.”

Mitchell added all they need is something to assure Allegiance the City of Eureka Springs is ready to build the line but Allegiance must commit to building the hospital. He said, “Maybe a resolution.”

“A resolution followed by a contract,” Weaver contributed, saying he probably would have it ready for the next meeting.

Vote was unanimous to have Weaver draft a resolution.

Museum Membership Drive

The Eureka Springs Historical Museum Annual Membership Drive is on!

Take advantage of the benefits the museum offers to the community along with resources like genealogy, historical photos, documents and prominent artists and their work.

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an individual or as a local business.

We’re fortunate to have this caliber of museum in a small community, and you’re invited to be a part of it. Come visit the newly renovated first floor and become a member! Because it’s a 501(c)3 organization, your donations to ESHM are tax-deductible.

Museum hours are Monday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 95 S. Main. Stop by or phone (479) 253-9417.

INDEPENDENTNews Sheriff candidate has violence protection plan Alana Cook Carroll County Sherriff candidate Randy Mayfield plans to implement a new county domestic violence program that focuses on the victim’s immediate safety and educating law enforcement so cases like Laura Aceves’ – where her boyfriend allegedly violated a court order and murdered her – do not happen again.

George Fry, Mayfield’s selection for chief deputy should Mayfield win in the November election, met with Aceves’ mother, Laura Ponce, and a group of domestic violence survivors July 22 and listened while Ponce and other survivors recounted stories of survival, highlighting systematic failures in the local criminal justice system. Fry laid out Mayfield’s plan, which is based on a similar one they tested for four years in Tulsa and passed into state law last November.

Fry reached out to Ponce, touched her arm, and held back tears. “Let me just say to you first, before I begin, that I am sorry for what happened to your daughter.” As a 28year veteran of the Tulsa police force and former aide to the Tulsa police chief, Fry has served on the front lines dealing with domestic violence.

“This program worked in Tulsa and it can work here,” Fry said.

Ponce said she feels county law enforcement ignored her cries for justice for her daughter and even blamed her daughter for the attack. Sheriff Bob Grudek was quoted in the Huffington Post saying Aceves’ murder is the result of gaps in communication between the prosecutor and judge, but seemingly blamed Aceves. “The question you’re asking me is what’s wrong with the courts,” he said. “I’m asking you,

what’s wrong with the women?” Grudek has said publicly those comments were taken out of context and his job is to comply with judges’ orders.

Acuna-Sanchez had a reputation for violent behavior according to previous arrest records. “They knew him by name,” Ponce said. “When Laura called the police, they knew who she was talking about because he was in trouble so much. They would say, ‘Oh, it’s Victor again.’”

In one instance, it took police a month to arrest Acuna-Sanchez after he allegedly beat her until she blacked out. An apparent courthouse error, Acuna-Sanchez’s failure to report to his probation officer and their apparent failure to check on his whereabouts, gave him unlimited access to Aceves.

Fry said the new program would be based on a lethality assessment – a series of questions officers ask the victim to determine whether she is in imminent danger when they respond to a call.

Officers would use results of the assessment to determine how to best protect the victim, and which social service agencies and shelters to refer her to for help.

By doing this, the victim is empowered from the beginning. Fry said the new domestic violence team would also work to protect the victim from further trauma by compiling strong evidence so the victim might not be required to testify against her attacker.

“We want to collect enough evidence in the cases from the beginning,” Fry said.

He and Mayfield said they would work to develop strong relationships with Carroll County judges and prosecutors, and Mayfield plans to appoint a special

investigator to work solely on domestic violence cases.

Ponce said she is thinking of suing county prosecutor Tony Rogers, “Unless he changes and makes it right.”

Parent-Teacher nights scheduled Eureka Springs High School’s Parent-Teacher Nights have been set for the following dates and times in the school auditorium: Thursday, August 14: Freshman class 5:30 p.m. and Senior class 6:30.

Tuesday, August 19: Sophomore class 5:30 p.m. and Junior class 6:30.

The school will be open and parents will receive handbook updates and cell/internet laws. ESPD Officer Young will present the Bullying Policy.

Class sponsors will be holding class meetings to get to know the parents – so mark your calendars!

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INDEPENDENTNews Planning questions trails Nicky Boyette Commissioner Melissa Greene told the Planning Commission at its July 22 meeting she has received numerous communications from citizens concerned that the new proposed trails system would put walking paths uncomfortably close to their homes. She said 30 homes might be impacted if suggested trails included in the Master Plan are completed as proposed.

In response to the concern from the public, Greene said she said she searched the Internet for information from other communities about setbacks for trails, and learned that trails in many communities are created along defunct railroad lines or on old roads that would have a natural corridor, but this is not the situation in Eureka Springs.

Alderman Mickey Schneider quickly responded by suggesting Greene should set up a workshop with members of the Trails Committee. Schneider insisted the Trails Committee has said they would not build their pathways too close to homes. She

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cautioned Greene, “Don’t turn a molehill into a mountain.”

Chair James Morris remarked there are folks in town who support the concept of a trails’ loop through the community but do not want it beside their homes, and he had asked that question at the previous workshop with members of the Parks Commission and the Trails Committee, and heard platitudes but no real answers.

Schneider was steadfast the Trails Committee would not put a trail through a location if there were any objections and stated there is misinformation in the air about the Trails Master Plan and naysayers are using “scare tactics.”

Commissioner Ed Leswig said he thought the Trails Master Plan put too much attention on details about things undecided.

“You have to figure out if you should do it or can do it before you announce it in a Master Plan,” Leswig said. “People are seeing danger where there is no danger, but it is a legitimate discussion and we should meet with the Trails Committee.”

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Leswig moved for Greene to continue research on setbacks near trails and arrange another workshop with the Trails Committee. Commissioners agreed.

Multi-family business license Leswig told the commission city council had passed the first reading of the proposed ordinance requiring multi-family dwellings to have a business license. “The basic idea behind it was to make sure minimal levels of safety were involved,” he explained.

Leswig said multi-family dwellings in all zones except R-1 are considered

legally non-conforming. In R-1, all multi-family dwellings open before 1985 and in continuous operation since then are legally non-conforming, but those that opened after 1985 need a Conditional Use Permit.

“An apartment house is an apartment house is an apartment house no matter how you color it,” Leswig observed. “It is a business. You need a license,” and clarified that a multi-family dwelling means three or more units.

Next meeting will be Tuesday, August 12, at 6 p.m.

Council settles Rock Street… again

Nicky Boyette Eureka Springs City Council considered a new ordinance July 28 regarding the request by Rachel and Ryan Brix for a vacation of a portion of a platted but undeveloped piece of land called Rock Street, which runs through their property. The new ordinance reflected a recent compromise by the Brixes, owners of a tract neighboring Marble Flats and the city.

Wade Williams, attorney for Marble Flats owners, commented the new ordinance provides an easement from the city beyond what the Brixes have allowed, which ensures Marble Flats owners will be able to connect to city utilities if the Marble Flats are ever developed.

When the item came up on the agenda, alderman James DeVito asked both Rachel Brix and Williams if they had seen the document, and both replied affirmatively, so DeVito moved to assign the new ordinance a number and put it

on its first reading. The vote to put the ordinance on its first reading was 4-2, aldermen Terry McClung and Mickey Schneider voting No. After a slight tweaking of language, the amendment to the ordinance was approved 4-2, again McClung and Schneider voting No. DeVito moved to approve the first reading as amended, and again the vote was 4-2, McClung and Schneider voting No. DeVito then moved to put the ordinance on its second reading, to approve the second reading, to put it on its third and final reading and to approve the third reading. Protocol requires a vote at each step, and each time the vote was 4-2, Schneider and McClung voting No, but the ordinance passed all three readings.

Rachel Brix then told council, “I want to thank everyone for sticking this out with us.”

INDEPENDENTNews Overcharged and delinquent at the CAPC Nicky Boyette The City Advertising and Promotion Commission held a special meeting after its monthly workshop July 23 to discuss request for payment from Epoch Online for work performed on the eurekasprings.org website that far exceeded what the CAPC thought was reasonable.

The original arrangement called for work from Epoch totaling less than $20,000, so the commission did not go out for bids. However, early on, Epoch asked for $3200 for the setup and another $18,000 for transfer of the code for the site from Rockfish, the previous developer.

Commission Chair Charles Ragsdell said, in defense of Epoch, there were snags in getting what Epoch needed from Rockfish.

Nevertheless, the tab paid out so far to Epoch has run to $36,000, and Epoch recently asked for $22,000 more.

“Was there a contract?” commissioner Terry McClung asked.

“None,” replied Ragsdell. He said Epoch had to hire help from an outside company to accomplish the work they had agreed to do, then sent the extra charges on to the CAPC. He did not think the commission should have to pay for Epoch’s “stumbling around in the dark.”

“Tell them no,” McClung answered, “and we must have contracts from now on.”

Ragsdell pointed out Epoch had performed another $3404 worth of work the CAPC asked for, so he thought the CAPC should pay that amount.

He also said City Attorney Tim Weaver had commented since there had been no contract there never should have been any payments. Weaver questioned

whether Epoch would be able to collect from the CAPC if the case went to court.

“It is sickening what we’ve spent on this,” Finance Director Rick Bright said, but he agreed they had asked for the $3404 worth of work on the site. He said Executive Director Mike Maloney had written in a letter to Epoch that the “bill is completely unfair” and had pointed out issues with their work, and Epoch had acknowledged they had gone beyond their original estimate.

McClung moved they ask Weaver to send a letter stating the CAPC has already overpaid but is willing to pay $3404 for the work it asked for and then the relationship ends.

Vote was unanimous on the motion.

Collection policy At previous meetings, Bright had presented the cumbersome strategy he must dutifully adhere to monthly because a handful of tax collectors are regularly delinquent payers. “We’ve been told by one of them he doesn’t even open the delinquent notices he receives in the mail,” Bright said.

As a result, these businesses must pay late fees and penalties in the hundreds of dollars in addition to taxes they have withheld. Bright said he must pursue warrants knowing in advance some accounts will be settled the day before court.

Bright said Arkansas law allows him to impose an extra $50 per day fine after three months delinquency on top of the other fines and penalties. He had prepared an updated collections policy that reflected this change.

“Do you think it will work?” McClung

asked. “All we want is for them to pay on time.”

“Ought to,” Bright commented, and commissioners agreed to include this item on the agenda at the August 13 regular meeting.

Both Ragsdell and commissioner Robert Schmid said they liked the concept, but thought the CAPC should develop a way for lodgings to pay a percentage while keeping the rate affordable. It would be to their advantage, Schmid stated, since they should be getting more business.

Ragsdell said he liked the concept of upgrading the search engine on the website, but did not think the CAPC should pay for it. He insisted, though, it should be affordable for all collectors and everyone must be a part of it.

Other business Ragsdell introduced Dustin Dooling of the Grand Central Hotel and Taverne as an applicant to sit on the commission.

Next meeting will be Wednesday, August 13, at 6 p.m.

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INDEPENDENTNews School transportation wins award; cell phone use banned N icky B oyette John Kesler, Transportation Supervisor for the Eureka Springs School District, announced to the School Board at its July 24 meeting that the district was recognized as one of six districts to receive this year’s School Bus Safety Award from the Arkansas Association of Pupil Transportation (AAPT).

Kesler said the personnel from AAPT annually perform a thorough inspection of not only the buses, but drivers’ paperwork and personnel records. Kesler said during this year’s inspection Eureka Springs was not marked with any violations, major or minor.

“We passed everything – not even a burned-out taillight,” Kesler beamed.

Superintendent David Kellogg said soon after he began his job last summer, he visited the bus garage and thought it

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was the cleanest one he had ever seen.

“I thought to myself, ‘Either they’re very clean or they’re not doing anything,’” Kellogg commented. He said he saw right away they were doing plenty, and it is fitting for the statewide organization to recognize Kesler, his mechanic, and the drivers for their good work.

No cell phones Kellogg told the board one of the changes in this year’s student handbooks reflect a necessary response to a problem which cropped up during the recent school year. He said students’ cell phone use would intermittently interfere with and crash the school’s Wi-Fi system, so the handbooks now state: “Use of cellphones for texting or any other reason, as well as any paging device, beeper, iPods, or similar electronic devices on the school campus is not authorized from the time of the first bell until after the last bell unless specifically exempted by the administration for health or other compelling reasons.”

Middle school principal Cindy Holt commented teachers would have lessons plans ready to go, but when the class turned its attention to computers, the system might be down.

Pat Todd, IT director for the district, said laptops and Kindles are manageable, and he is looking at upgrading the system so they can bring cell phones back. In the meantime, Todd remarked, “Lesson plans take priority over Facebook.”

The board approved the changes to the handbooks.

Building the building fund Kellogg recommended the board approve a transfer of $1,030,000 to the building fund. He said the district cannot count on the Department of Education for facilities improvement, so the district must efficiently use its resources, especially since federal resources like E-rate are being spread farther each year.

“The idea is not to let it sit there forever, but we must plan for the future,” Kellogg told the board. But besides planning for future building projects, Kellogg suggested the district should buy a school bus this year because, according to Kesler, their fleet of 13 buses have traveled a combined 1.5 million miles.

“They’re in good shape but old,” Kesler said.

Kellogg pointed out schools are now buying used tour buses and refurbishing them, and for a total of maybe $35,000 they are getting a comfortable trip bus which should last.

The board approved the transfer of $1,030,000 to the building fund.

Other business • The board also approved what Kellogg called “an interim payment” of $3,853 to attorney Eugene Sayer who is pursuing a ruling on the “98 percent guaranteed URT adjustment funds” which the state has been withholding.

Sayre said he is waiting word from the clerk of the court for what will happen next.

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INDEPENDENTNews HDC approves window replacements N icky B oyette “I have poor people’s windows,” Pat Matsukis told the Historic District Commission last Wednesday. She had applied to replace four energy-deficient old windows in her living room at 5 Mountain with similar, but new, efficient ones. She said her workers were ready to go and awaiting the go-ahead from the commission.

Commissioner Dee Bright reluctantly told Matsukis they might have to deny the application because of guideline restraints,

but “we’re willing to do more research and see what we can do.”

Matsukis said she could not wait any longer, so she would accept the No and get on with the rest of her project.

She said she might return if the rules ever changed.

Chair Dan Hebert noticed these windows Matsukis was replacing were replacements themselves, not originals, and that fact could influence their decision.

Bright then discovered another application they had approved which

was similar, “so there is a precedent,” she said.

Richard Grinnell then remarked, “There are enough factors I feel okay with it.”

Vote to approve the application was unanimous.

Chair Dan Hebert presented these Administrative Approvals: • 69 Mountain – general maintenance and repair; re-roof front porch; re-deck porch floor • 5 Ojo – repair; repaint front porch • 83 Lookout Lane – re-roof (faux slate to real slate in new color) • 282 Spring – extend existing COA • 35 Mountain – replace rear roof deck flooring and railings Administrative Approvals are applications for repair or for work involving no changes in materials or color and also includes applications for changes in roofing color.

The next meeting will be Wednesday, August 6, at 6 p.m.

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Eureka’s early entrepreneurs manipulated news Becky Gillette After about 125 years, a dirty secret is out. In the early years of Eureka Springs being established as a place where people came to be healed by the waters of the springs, entrepreneurs with vested interests in local real estate and lodging establishments manipulated news coverage to make untrue claims about people who had been healed by the waters.

Eureka Springs native Dr. Tim Kovalcik, a history professor at Millikin University in Decatur, Ill., gave a presentation called, “Death at the Springs: Early accounts of politicians and partisans who came to Eureka and were not healed.”

Kovalcik and his students pored over records from the Eureka Springs Historical Museum and a nationwide database of historic newspapers starting in 1879 to piece together the story of how early entrepreneurs used deceit to promote the healing reputation of the springs.

Eureka Springs grew from only 200 hundred people to an estimated 15,000 as the city’s reputation for healing people with serious illnesses spread throughout the country in the decade of the 1880s.

Kovalcik said the first evidence that not everyone was healed by the spring waters was from the wife of an editor of the Eureka Springs Echo, Jenny Adams.

She wrote in 1880 people were flooding in from all over the country, and that it was crowded and loud. Adams also said that she saw her first black person, and he died of dropsy.

Kovalcik said famous people came to Eureka to take the cure. Some people got better, and others died. Information provided to newswires that went across the country used deceit to promote Eureka Springs.

Two nationally prominent politicians died in Eureka Springs in 1882. One was

The Carroll-Boone Water District would like to acknowledge over 40 years of dedicated service in honor of Mr. Harold Collins.

Harold began serving on the Board of Directors when he was 35 years old and was the longest serving Board Member in the history of the District. Harold gave a tremendous amount of time and effort in his duties as Secretary and Treasurer. He was a valuable asset to the District. The Board of Directors would like to express their sincere appreciation for Harold’s service, commitment, and friendship.

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Good for HuffPo

Editor, What is all the hoopla about Melissa Jeltsen (of recent Huffington Post article) by Sheriff and Mrs. Grudek and their neighbors? [They] made libelous accusations against this Harvard-trained Huffington Post Front Page Editor with nothing credible to back [them]selves up except [their] glaring defensiveness about “twisted words!”

I was truly moved by Melissa’s incredibly well written, well researched and well documented telling of the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of Laura Aceves on Dec. 31, 2012, in our fair Carroll County. Ms. Jeltsen was meticulous in outlining each failure in our law enforcement and criminal justice system, making it clear that many of our public officials have Laura’s blood upon their hands. The many mistakes and failures of judges, prosecutors, and sheriff clearly contributed to Laura’s murder as much as the bullet that killed her.

Ms. Jeltsen herself was moved to tell

Laura’s story when she was researching another story about lax gun control laws following the horrible killings in Sandy Hook, Conn., just weeks before Laura’s death. Why does she do this? Why is she drawn to seek justice for voiceless victims?

She is a well-trained journalist who was kind and generous enough to care about a young woman in Carroll County, Arkansas, who could not find anyone to help her escape her abuser. She took the time to come to Laura’s Memorial Service in April.

She flew here from New York City so she could see where Laura lived, meet her family, and get a sense of what life was like for Laura.

For this Carroll County Citizen of 25+ years, Ms. Jeltsen has done us all a great and wonderful service! She has, with the swoop of her pen, gotten us talking about domestic violence at its ugly worst! She came here and opened our eyes to the truth of who we are and how we care for each other and what we need to do better! Bravo Melissa Jeltsen and the Huffington Post!

Linda Maiella

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Reduce, Reuse, RECYCLE

Stop spraying the natives

Editor, Imagine a place where trumper creeper vine, coral berries four foot tall shrubs, raspberries, blackberries, passion fruit vines, smooth sumacs, monarch milkweed, native coral honeysuckle, pasture roses, switch grass, rare glade plants and other native species are sprayed with a toxic combination of undisclosed ingredients because they are a threat to a power line.

I had over 400 hundred plants killed on my property on Highland Lake Estates a few years ago and decided to get on the No Spray list after I saw the aftermath of what that looked like. The slopes had nothing to keep them when all the roots died on a huge swath of my land.

This was with only distribution lines.

Imagine high voltage transmission lines.

I can’t even. I am so glad I did make the effort to get on that list even though it was very demanding having to have the deeds sent from Bentonville direct!

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One dispute down … ? to go

he controversy over the vacation of Rock Street has finally come to an equitable solution. Hoo-RAY! It seems the Brixes, the city and the owners of Marble Flats and their lawyers have finally come to an agreement in the year-long dispute over whether or not to vacate a portion of Rock Street on the Brixes property.

We like that it’s over, but did it have to take so long? And did it have to engender the amount of resistance it did – or the acrimony?

Another dispute we were privy to comes to mind. A group of folks all living on the same piece of wilderness land took issue with a co-landowner who wanted to cut all the lower limbs off the trees higher than necessary so he could cut grass on his riding mower without being whapped in the face. It got nasty because half the folks agreed and the other half wanted to leave nature alone.

(Except for cutting the grass, we assume.) In desperation one of the landowners pled, nearly in tears, “Can’t we all just get along?”

Well, yes and no. Yes, we can all get along – but no, we can’t all agree.

Here in the Eureka Springs bubble, we all do seem to get along while, collectively, we don’t agree on much of anything. It’s a paradox.

Now the controversy keepers can shift attention to the next item on the list – the trails system. We have a couple thoughts about that.

1. Trails around town are a good idea.

2. Effort should first be spent on making all the existing trails useable.

3. Then re-submit the complete plan for new trails.

4. The plan should be approved after public input.

5. The trails should be built Oh, and we shouldn’t be saying tourists come here now just because of the trails. They like them when they get here, but we can’t see that, other than for special events, people come here just because of the hiking or biking trails. Yet. We’ve been sent photographs of trails with happy people on them in other towns as proof that in-town trails work. Well, the ones we saw should – they’re pretty much flat and paved. We’d have to relocate our town to get that.

Next, the parking garage: 1. Yes, we need one.

2. Every city planning company that has been hired has said so.

3. The once-suggested site next to Chelsea’s can go up three or so levels without being seen from Spring.

4. It’s an opportunity to add to the Victorian atmosphere with a careful design.

5. The top floor can include a Victorian-style walking bridge across to Spring including gas lantern-style lighting, and could match the bridge across from Basin Park. It would be an attraction in itself. Guaranteed, tourists would return for better parking.

Oh, the fun of opening Pandora’s box! Here’s how one guy we know handled it: During a heated controversy he had all the cons sit on one side of the room and all the pros on the other. He made an aisle down the middle between pro and con, and declared, “No one leaves until you’re all sitting on one side. I don’t care which side.” It took two days but it worked. As people left on the first day, there was a serendipitous moment when some slid out into the aisle to find they were facing their friend and most ardent opponent. There were tears.

Hey, doesn’t the auditorium even have enough aisles to put undecideds in the middle? ~ CDW

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by Dan Krotz onathan Edwards (1703-1758) is America’s most justly celebrated preacher, and best remembered for his sermon, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” The sermon is broadly characterized as the archetype for fire and brimstone epistolary; contemporary pastors quote from it for diverse reasons, but mostly to scare folks. That’s too bad, because a close reading may be summarized as “God is God, and You’re Not.” At least half the message ought to resonate with atheists, and all of it with everyone else.

Edwards was also a man of the Enlightenment, and an enthusiastic student of Newton, Francis Bacon, Descartes and John Locke. As such, he embraced science and philosophy and, probably more than any other Colonial American, informed the Founding Fathers about both politics and religion. It’s a little sad that contemporary politicians and preachers have become so indifferent to the cornerstone of public reason that was Edwards.

Among the lessons Edwards taught in “Sinners” is the impossibility of trying to “serve both God and money.” Lord only knows where he got such an idea, but I imagine he’d shake his head over politicians who spend millions of dollars to wave bibles at us, and at religious congregations that describe grace as something that fits into a measuring cup.

Hypocrisy is boring to write about, especially when there isn’t any need for it. People don’t believe in global warming because it will cost them money if they do. Why not just say so? Why reject all of science, and the mind that God has given us, when all we need to learn is how bad it’ll have to get before they’re willing to knock it off? Knowing that we’re an hour, a day, or a year away from Endtimes has a nice biblical feel to it, and there’d be the bonus of a shared understanding of the cost-benefit ratio.

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A little help from our friends:

• Cup of Love free dinner, lunch, clothing – Free Mexican dinner Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Hearty soup lunch Fridays 9:30 – 2 p.m. Free clothing.

Located in former Wildflower thrift shop (yellow building next to chapel) US 62E. (479) 363-4529.

• Flint Street Fellowship food pantry, lunch, free clothing – Pantry open 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.

Free lunch Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free clothes/shoes closet, books and household items. (479) 253-9491 or 253-4945. Leave donations in barrel at entrance if facility is closed.

• Wildflower food pantry, furniture bank and clothing – Wildflower Chapel (US 62E) free food pantry 10:30 a.m.

– 12:30 p.m. on Fridays. Thrift store and used furniture bank (now in big blue barn only) Wednesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday 1 – 6 p.m.

Drop off donations Thursday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• GRIEF SHARE – 13-week grief recovery program. Sundays 2 – 4 p.m.

HI Community Church Fellowship Hall library (188 Stateline Drive). Join at any time. $15 workbook fee. (479) 253-8925, or e-mail lardellen@gmail.com.

• Celebrate Recovery – Soul Purpose Ministries, 801 S. Springfield, Green Forest, 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday.

Potluck meal followed by 12-step Christcentered meetings for those suffering from addiction, habit, hang-up or hurt.

• Coffee Break Al-Anon Family Group Women – Tuesdays, 9:45 a.m., Faith Christian Family Church, Hwy. 23S, (479) 363- 9495.

Meetings at Coffee Pot Club behind Land O’ Nod Inn: • Alateen – Sundays, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.

Email alateen1st@gmx.com or phone (479) 981-9977 • Overeaters Anonymous – Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. Barbara (479) 244-0070 • Narcotics Anonymous – Fridays, 5:30 p.m. (903) 278-5568 • AlAnon Family Group (AFG) – Sundays, 11:30 a.m., Mondays and Tuesdays 7 p.m. • Eureka Springs Coffee Pot AA Groups Monday – Saturday 12:30 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.; Sunday – Thursday, Saturday, 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday, 8 p.m. (479) 253-7956 • Al-Anon Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. All other meetings: See www.nwarkaa.org 10 |

INDEPENDENTConstablesOnPatrol July 21 9:37 a.m. – Driver of transit vehicle hit another vehicle in a parking lot. The driver of the other vehicle left the scene because driver did not want a report. Constable on patrol responded and determined no damage had been done to the Transit vehicle, and confirmed the other driver did not want a report.

July 22 6:31 p.m. – Passerby told ESPD there was a vicious dog in a vehicle parked downtown.

Constable went to check on the dog and found it to be friendly.

8:02 p.m. – A loose Terrier had been cavorting down Spring St. until it stopped at a house looking sick and overheated.

Constable responded and retrieved the animal. Since it had been picked up before, the constable knew where to deliver it, and returned it to its owner with a citation for dog at large.

9 p.m. – Constable got word that a kitten had been run over and its back legs were broken.

He searched for but did not find the kitten.

10:21 p.m. – Constable initiated a traffic stop on a scooter driver and arrested him for DWI. July 23 2:26 p.m. – A telephone line fell across US 62 at the western edge of town. Constable removed it and informed the phone company.

3:35 p.m. – Business owner told constable a mobile home had been parked in the parking lot for awhile and wondered if it could be towed off the property. Constable said since it was on commercial property, it could not be towed without the property owner’s permission.

3:38 p.m. – A semi had damaged trashcans and recycling bins at a corner on Main St. Constable notified Public Works.

8:45 p.m. – Constable encountered two gentlemen holding a street sign that should have been standing upright at the top of Planer Hill. They said they had found the sign that way. ESPD will inform Public Works in the morning.

10:44 p.m. – Constable on patrol witnessed a driver speeding and crossing the yellow line. He initiated a traffic stop and performed a field sobriety test. Driver was taken to the station for further testing, was issued a citation and released.

10:50 p.m. – Constable responded to an address where underage drinking had been reported only to find a quiet scene with only one light on. Report had been unfounded.

July 24 10:55 a.m. – Constables never encountered

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the vehicle reportedly swerving all over U.S. 62 as it headed west out of town.

12:12 p.m. – CCSO asked ESPD to confirm the location and jurisdiction of an accident on Passion Play Road. Constables found no accident or evidence of one. CCSO then discovered the accident was near Alpena.

July 25 1:32 a.m. – Alarm company reported an alarm had been triggered. The keyhholder and constables responded and found the building secure.

2:04 a.m. – Traffic stop resulted in the arrest of the driver for DWI #2, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and noise ordinance violation for a loud muffler.

10:45 a.m. – Passerby reported a man and woman fighting in front of a motel. The couple told the constable it was verbal only.

4:52 p.m. – There was a one-vehicle accident on Main St. Driver was uninjured, but the motorcycle was towed.

6:40 p.m. – An ex-girlfriend told ESPD her ex-boyfriend had been threatening her. She called again later to report the ex-boyfriend was threatening suicide and had gone to his home in Madison County. Authorities checked on him and he was fine, but they advised him to avoid his ex-girlfriend.

11:35 p.m. – ESFD said they had been toned out for a possible suicide at an address in Holiday Island, but they found the address did not exist there. They wondered if the call had been for a similar address in Eureka Springs. Constables checked, but the address did not match here, either.

July 26 12:39 a.m. – Constable had to ask residents toward the north end of town to keep the noise down.

1:20 a.m. – Traffic stop resulted in the arrest of the driver for DWI. 2:13 p.m. – Resident came to the station to report items had been stolen from his residence.

2:22 p.m. – Employee reported a suspicious vehicle with out-of-state plates had been parked in employee parking for several hours. In the vehicle were a man and a baby.

Constable learned the man was waiting for his girlfriend to get off work.

3:30 p.m. – A tree leaned against a power line in a neighborhood north of downtown.

Constables cleared the roadway, the power company was notified about their power line and Public Works was notified about the tree limbs.

4:55 p.m. – ESH asked ESPD to perform a welfare check at an address because a disoriented female had been brought in,

and hospital staff were not sure where she had come from. Constables went to the first address and discovered she no longer lived there. The ex-boyfriend said she lived with her sister east of town but that was unfounded also. ESH was notified.

11:19 p.m. – Employee at a bar reported a fight on the premises. The pugilists dispersed when constables arrived but they were gathered up quickly, and one of them arrested.

July 27 1:30 a.m. – Traffic stop resulted in the arrest of the driver for DWI. 4:15 a.m. – Caller from Fayetteville told ESPD his friend had been kicked out of a vehicle while intoxicated and was staying at a motel in Eureka Springs. The caller wanted ESPD to hold on to the friend until he could drive up and retrieve him.

Constables did not find the subject at the motel and were told he was walking toward Berryville. CCSO was notified.

5:37 a.m. – Someone reported people yelling near the library, but the constable discovered only one person in the vicinity and he had not heard any yelling.

5:57 a.m. – At a location near the previous call, a male caller told ESPD his girlfriend had punched him several times and was throwing his things out the door at this early hour. Constable responded and took the boyfriend to a motel to let the situation settle. Constable was then told the altercation had been verbal only.

8:40 a.m. – The trash dumpster at the Auditorium had been pushed against the air conditioning unit causing the unit to lean.

Constable on the scene moved the dumpster and determined there had been no damage.

10:47 a.m. – Traffic stop resulted in the arrest of the driver for driving on a suspended license and no vehicle license.

12:05 p.m. – There was a one-vehicle accident toward the eastern city limits, and the responding constable arrested the driver for driving on a suspended license.

1:43 p.m. – Resident of an apartment complex reported someone had performed criminal mischief on his cable box and the screens on his windows. Constable informed him the cable box belonged to the cable company, so the company would need to file the report.

July 28 12:17 a.m. – Traffic stop resulted in the arrest of the driver for DWI, speeding, and refusal to submit.

1:32 a.m. – Driver told ESPD he had hit a deer. Call was transferred to CCSO since the incident happened in Holiday Island.

INDEPENDENT Art & Entertainment Auditorium heats up with Robert Cray Tickets now on sale

Wrap up the summer with one of the hottest blues guitar legends around on Saturday, August 30, as Robert Cray heats up the Aud along with the Steve Pryor band at 8 p.m.

Multi-talented five-time Grammy Award winner Cray is recognized for his masterful work as a guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer. His musical résumé reads like a who’s who in contemporary music, with greats from a multitude of genres including Chuck Berry, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, and Tina Turner along with mentors like John Lee Hooker and B.B. King.

These unique collaborations cement Cray’s status as an artist who bridges the gap between R&B, blues and rock. Since exploding onto the music scene with the

album debut Who’s Been Talkin’, Cray’s style and distinct sound bridges traditional and contemporary. His signature blend of different musical genres and his riveting entertaining style is all about fun and passion.

Accompanying Cray is the Tulsabased Steve Pryor Band. Pryor is a member of the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame as a blues inductee. Following in the footsteps of The Three Kings of the Blues (B.B King, Albert King and Freddie King), Pryor fuses electric guitar with traditional blues in a style all his own.

Advance tickets are $55 and $75 and available online now at www. theaud.org. For more information call (479) 253-7333.

Classic films Aug. 2, 3

Eureka Classic Movies presents The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 2 at the auditorium. The award winning comedy tells the story of two drag queens and a transsexual who cross the desert of Australia entertaining the masses with a distinctive style of cabaret.

The movie is sponsored by the Eureka Springs Gay Business Guild for Diversity Weekend.

Tickets are $5 per person.

The second movie, Oklahoma, will be shown Sunday, August 3, at 7 p.m., and features the music of Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein II. The 1955 film adaptation won two Oscars and starred Shirley Jones and Eddie Albert.

Feel free to sing along, come in Western frontier costume, and to arrive in your fringe-topped surrey. Woody and Jane Acord are sponsoring this outstanding movie. Tickets are $3 per person.

Carol Dickie in regional exhibition The 20th Annual Regional Juried Art Exhibition at the Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main, Springdale, features the work of artists from 10 states. Eureka Springs artist, Carol Dickie, has two paintings in this wellestablished show on display August 6 – 29. There will be an awards presentation August 9 from 6 – 8 p.m.

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Love scenes and more

A workshop at the Village Writing School on Love Scenes & More, August 9, 1 – 4 p.m., will focus on the five major scenes of any narrative with special emphasis on the love scene.

Learn when too much is too much and how to frame a love scene into a love story. Participants learn step-by-step techniques and have time to write and

receive feedback.

Instructor, Dr. Pat Carr, has taught writing in colleges across the South and is an Iowa Fiction Prize winner and PEN Book Award finalist.

For costs, details and to register, go to villagewritingschool.com, email alisontaylorbrown@me.com or phone (479) 292-3665.

Starbird at Thyme Aug 9 Sandy Wythawai Starbird has been creating fabric figures for almost 30 years. In her own words, “My work is continually inspired by something that needs to be said – needs a physical manifestation – speaks something someone else needs to hear. I think the images are always telling the Truth. My input is the skill of my hands and the desire of my heart to listen carefully and translate that Truth in the forms you see.”

Sandy and her colorful “companions” will be happy to greet you at Eureka Thyme, 19 Springs St., August 9 from 1 – 4 p.m., and again from 6 – 9 p.m.

This show was originally scheduled for May and was postponed due to the illness of Sandy’s husband and fellow artist, Ken Starbird, who passed away on July 6. Come celebrate his life and art during this show. www.esINDEPENDENT.com | July 30, 2014 |

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INDEPENDENTNews Twin sons from different mothers: Morris Dillow & Paul Newman Eric Studer Morris Dillow is a hard man to forget.

He is easy to find in any crowd at a towering height of six and half feet with laser blazing blue eyes that would have made Paul Newman jealous. Like Newman, Morris has been a car fanatic all his life.

Dillow grew up in Elgin, Ill., working as a professional electrician for Northrup Grumman before retiring to Eureka Springs in 2004.

Dillow’s love of antique cars started with the purchase of a 1930 Ford Model A he paid $150 for at the age of 14. He dragged the chassis home behind a Volkswagen with most of the parts stuffed in buckets, tinkering with the derelict for three months until it was in running condition.

He soon found a car crazy mentor by the name of Austin Mitchell, who also loved antique Fords. Dillow restored more than 20 cars for Mitchell before he was old enough to vote, and his love of Fords has burned bright ever since. Dillow eventually became president Fox Valley Model T Ford Club of Elgin and 2nd vice-president of the

Model T Ford Club International. Upon arriving in Arkansas, he was appointed president of the Arkansas Tin Lizzies Club for a time.

Over the years, Dillow has owned a variety of rare automobiles, including numerous Model T’s, a ’29 Model A roadster and a 1909 Hupmobile – a rare car built with a wood chassis. Unlike many collectors of antique cars, Dillow does 100 percent of any restoration work required for his acquired cars, including all mechanical repairs, upholstery and paint.

Dillow’s 5,000 sq. ft. workshop and garage near Beaver Lake include a rare collection that now includes: • 1907 Jewel (One of only 9 built in Massillon, Ohio) • 1911 Model T touring car • 1926 Model T pickup • 1928 Ford Model A Phaeton • 1932 Ford street rod • 1950 Ford convertible featuring continental kit with only 48,000 miles on the odometer Today, Dillow devotes time to his

HI Community blood drive Aug. 4

The Holiday Island Community Blood Drive will be Monday, August 4 from 11a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Elks Lodge #1042, located at 4 Park Cliff Drive. Help make a difference by donating blood with a free cholesterol screening for all donors.

Photo by Eric Studer

real passions, which include acquiring more cars for his collection, doting on two grandchildren and attending a variety of car events throughout the country, including the Model T International Tour, Concourse De Elegance of Geneva (IL),

the Elgin National Road Race, Hershey Pennsylvania Car Show and Cruisen the Coast. If Dillow offered a co-driving partner opportunity for all these events, Paul Newman would have probably been the first to volunteer.

Summer Diversity Events

Friday and Saturday, Aug. 1, 2: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., Yard Sale at WT Focker’s parking lot 2100 E. Van Buren.

Proceeds to benefit the Eureka Springs Gay Business Guild. Art, artifacts, antiques, collectibles, textiles and more for miniscule price tags.

Saturday, Aug 2: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Oklahomans for Equality Pride Store Roadshow at Basin Park on Spring St. downtown 11:30 a.m. – Noon, PDA is a Diversity Weekend tradition of long standing. Basin Spring Park Noon - 5 p.m., Ice Cream Social in Basin Spring Park. Free ice cream courtesy of First Methodist Reconciling Ministries.

3 p.m., Special showing of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Tickets $5 at the auditorium. Get your bling on! Sponsored by Gay Business Guild.

5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Married to Equality Reception for Arkansas’ first LGBT newlyweds. Complimentary buffet, cash bar, no cover. Open to all.

Farm-to-Table FRESH, 179 N. Main.

Presented by outineureka.com and cosponsors, The Gay Business Guild of Eureka Springs and The Human Rights Campaign.

And there’s more! For information and complete schedule see outineureka.com or call (479) 253-4999.

Keels Creek hosts Art Guide unveiling Aug. 7 How/why to step up – July 24 at the Eureka Inn, the Governmental Relations Committee of the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce hosted David Schoen (center), Arkansas Municipal League staff attorney, who presented and discussed documents on city governmental guidelines and election information regarding running for city government offices and commissions. Chamber CEO, Mike Bishop, left, and Governmental Relations Chair, Bill Ott, right, were encouraged by the attendance and interest shown as evidenced by petitions being passed around for signatures.

Copies of the presentation documents are available at the Chamber visitor center for others interested in stepping up to serve.

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The highly anticipated 2nd Edition of the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce Art Lives in Eureka Springs Art Guide will be unveiled at Keels Creek Winery and Art Gallery August 7 during the First Thursday Business After Hours.

The Guide promoting the arts, artists, and galleries of Eureka Springs will be widely distributed. Included are visual,

culinary, literary and performing arts as well as the natural beauty of Ozark Mountain scenery, our picturesque Victorian village and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. All are welcome to come see the new Art Guide from 5 – 7 p.m. at Keels Creek Winery, 3185 E. Van Buren (62E). Call (479) 253-8737 for more information.

INDEPENDENTLens Packed house – Michael Hopper, left, and Ratliff Dean Thiebaud entertained a nearly-full house at the Tales From The South radio broadcast recording on July 27 at Main Stage.

Photo by CD White

Now? – Eden Randolph looks to the camera crew for a cue to being paddling.

Photo by Melanie Myhre

Lakeside shooting – A crew from Arkansas Parks and Tourism sets up a shoot as Eden Randolph of Eureka Springs paddleboards out to an ideal spot for the promotional video.

She and Jake McClung rode boards from Melody Elliot’s SUP Paddleboard Oufitters.

Photo by Melanie Myhre

Call the FAA – Anna Mathews, left, and Linda Caldwell know where the black boxes are!

Photo by CD White

Hmm – Bentley Boldman, 6, ponders an idea for his Legos project. Kids up to age 12 built a Legos Springs town in the window of the library annex at the last meeting of the Legos Club. Photo by Becky Gillette Whoa – That’s one way to beat traffic! Jean Strickert rode Ishmael, a registered Arabian stallion, through town last week and ended up in the police report. “Apparently if you’re free spirited enough to ride your horse in Eureka some idiot assumes you must be drunk and calls the police,” Stickert laughed. She wasn’t. Photo submitted

Non-naked lady – Patti Corcelli waves from her porch during last week’s Naked Lady party. Her yard holds massive, ethereal clouds of the gorgeous “ladies” and was the inspiration for August’s Independent Fun Guide cover by Melanie Myhre.

Photo by CD White

Resident of the month – Jo Rainey is always helping staff and residents at Peachtree Village. She uses her talents three times a week to plan and prepare prayer and devotion gatherings for the residents. Jo is a cherished member of the Peachtree community! Photo submitted

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ESOTERICAstrology as news for week July 30 – August 5

by Risa

In the Time of Leo – Our Creative Efforts

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n this potent time for planet Earth, when world leaders are downing planes and firing missiles, humanity stands poised on the edge of WW3. In this time of Leo as world leaders are being called to display true leadership (power, wisdom, love, intelligence) the New Group of World Servers are called to creatively visualize dialogue and open communication in order to bring about harmony from the present conflicts (Ray 4).

Leo is the sign where the Forces of Light and Forces of Materialism meet. Leo is the lion of the zodiac, a fiery dramatic being, always creating in order to reflect self. Emerging from this creative effort is an awareness of gifts and talents that must be brought forth into the world.

Leo creative efforts lead to a new identification of self. Leo is about understanding who we are through

ARIES: Your task in the upcoming times is to creatively initiate the new World Era, fashioning communities that sustain large groups of like-minded people gathered together to follow the initiating steps you have created. You will then hand the tasks over to those who can build and maintain your ideas. You must understand the importance of this work. You are, on the Soul level, Mercury, Ray 4, Messenger of the Rainbow Bridge.

TAURUS: You research all that others have discovered for creating the new world. You refine, teach, mentor and essentially stabilize all that is to be new for humanity. You will know when to present these ideas to the larger world – after experimenting with them within your like-minded group. You are to sustain the new reality and prepare the many generations to come. You are Vulcan, Ray 1. The forger of lead into gold.

GEMINI: You are to gather the new information concerning sustainable principles for humanity, reflecting the Aquarian laws and principles. Humanity seeks them. With your gathering mind, mercurial, always curious, you first incorporate these principles into your life, later to write and distribute them.

Summon patience, intelligence, scientific thought and love. You are Venus, Ray 5 – intelligent love uniting dualities.

CANCER: You nurture new ideas that create new thinking for humanity. You also tend, care for and nourish those on the front lines of the new civilization.

Through you, the birth of a new culture comes forth.

You are to open the gates to new impressions for a new world being birthed. The entire world is to be your family.

You are Neptune, Ray 6, the trident, lifting the personality to the Soul.

LEO: You are to become even more creative with the new information seeking to come forth for humanity. It’s based in astrology, the Ageless Wisdom teachings. It seeks ways that uplift the kingdoms. Ruled by the Sun these are your kingdoms, too. You are the leader, the sustainer. You project magnetism from the heart of the Sun. You must lovingly offer your gifts to the group called humanity. You are the Sun, Ray 2. You are Love/Wisdom.

VIRGO: Gestating always within you is a new state of consciousness. After the needed personality experiences (developmental stages) have been perfected, you concentrate on understanding what the New Materiality is, organizing it into a structure understandable by humanity. The time for this is soon. Study how humanity is to be fed and cared for. You are Ceres. You are the moon hiding Vulcan, Ray 1. Forging the new world.

LIBRA: You are to bring forth justice, giving sight to the feminine, blindfolded

what we create. Leo streams through the three levels of the Sun – core, heart, rays of the Sun, the force behind the creation of Earth. In this month of Leo, like the Sun, we are called to new creative efforts for ourselves, humanity and the world. Leo has the capacity to do this. For Leo is the “heart of all that matters,” the fiery impulse within each of us, the creative force which is the “Will-toGood.” Will-to-Good creates Goodwill within humanity.

and holding the scales. You will work with Gemini and Cancer energies creating new resources for humanity’s economic stability, needed after the old economic structures dissolve. You are to help humanity create relationships of care where none existed by establishing Right Human Relations. You are Uranus, Ray 7, the new rhythm, anchoring the new culture and civilization.

SCORPIO: Your task is to constantly pass the Nine Tests of Mars; to realize you’re in a constant cycle of life, death, regeneration, and transformation. You too must study the Ancient Wisdom (the foundation is astrology), preparing the Pathway of Light for the Coming World Teacher, understanding changes that will at first distress and then regenerate suffering humanity. You, a teacher for the upcoming transformations, are Mars, Ray 6, the hope of the future.

SAGITTARIUS: You are to “lead the way” by offering new goals to humanity, new prayers, moving us toward a sharing society, away from a society of individuals recreating their own wheels each day.

You’re to study ancient philosophies readying yourself to be the professor for those seeking new ways of thinking. You are to bring order to the new world order seeking to manifest. First you need education in these things yourself. You are Ray 3, Earth’s Divine Intelligence.

CAPRICORN: Caps climb mountains. The Constitution of Man/Mind (esoteric map) is like a mountain, the biblical Jacob’s Ladder. Jacob saw angels climbing up (toward Spirit) and down (into matter).

Humanity has been descending into matter for eighteen million years. The time has come to mount the ascending arc upward toward Spirit. You will teach humanity the appropriate shoes to climb mountain and reach for the Sun. Consider yourself a Unicorn (Ray 1).

AQUARIUS: Your tasks, future oriented yet for right here right now, are many.

You’re to build a new space ship Earth. You are to build geodesic biodomes, environments to grow fish and vegetables. You are to create communities, sustainable templates for the future where humanity will live. You are to gather bicycles, alert everyone to changes in the coming times, offer yourself as everyone’s friend. You are Jupiter, Ray 2, love from the heart of the Sun. PISCES: You are to build the temples where everyone relearns how to think, pray and meditate, places to study, locate the energies linking heaven to earth.

You are to teach the little ones, the big ones, too, creating festivals bridging the Piscean and Aquarian Ages through the study of the rays, stars, planets and Sun. You are to work with Aquarius ‘til communities are built. You are to offer the Mantram of Direction to everyone. You are Pluto, Ray 1. The Leader.

Risa, writer, founder & director Esoteric & Astrological Studies & Research Institute, a contemporary Wisdom School studying the Ageless Wisdom teachings. The foundation of the Teachings is Esoteric Astrology. Email: risagoodwill@gmail.com. Web journal: www.nightlightnews.com. Facebook: Risa’s Esoteric Astrology for daily messages.

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INDEPENDENTNews Legos Springs created at Carnegie Library Becky Gillette Kids in the Eureka Springs area recently created an entire miniature city called Legos Springs in the window of the meeting room next to the Carnegie Library.

“Legos in libraries have become ubiquitous,” library director Loretta Crenshaw said. “The kids love the handson activity, and being able to express their creativity and imagination in many different ways. They especially like the small people figures. One very small figure might be

Sunday at EUUF Join the EUUF Sunday, August 3 to hear attorney Cheryl Maples, who won the lawsuit on behalf of 20 gay and lesbian couples to overturn the Arkansas same sex marriage ban, explain the State Supreme Court suspension of Judge Piazza’s recent ruling and tell us what’s next in the legislative process.

Program is at 11 a.m., and childcare is provided at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 17 Elk St. All are welcome after the service for Salad Sunday – salads, bread, sweets, juice, wine and tea, along with great conversation. Bring something to share if you can. $4/adult; $2/children; $10 max/ family.

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made up of eight or ten parts.”

The kids up to age 12 met once a week for six weeks building the village that includes everything from streets, bridges, buildings and vehicles, to the Tardis from the television program Dr. Who. Pieces are more flexible than Legos used to be years ago, and there are more parts to build with.

Crenshaw said attendance at the Legos summer program has been great. “This is a program that the kids remind their parents to go to. The kids may see things that we don’t,” she said. “For example, one little boy made this very creative house with a helicopter landing pad and lots of other cool stuff. When I asked him what it was, he said it is his grandma’s house. I think it is awesome that is how he sees his grandma’s house.”

One child wanted to build a prison. But since it is a small town, he was encouraged to build a jail instead.

Crenshaw said the program has been a blast for kids and the adults who came to supervise, as well.

“I like miniature things anyhow, so building a little city has been fun,” she said.

Rowan Scheunemann, 7, agrees. “It is really, really fun to build with Legos,” he said. “I can build anything with them.”

Scheunemann said he came to the program because he was inspired by watching The Lego Movie. In that

Welcome to Legos Springs – Berkley Boldman, 4, and her brother, Bentley, 6, were on hand for the last Legos Club meeting of the summer at the Carnegie Library annex. Participants up to age 12 built a Legos Springs in the annex window.

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animation, an ordinary Lego construction worker, thought to be the prophesied “Special,” is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the Lego universe into eternal stasis.

Participants in the Legos at the library activity watched The Lego Movie during the sixth meeting, but most were more interested in what they were building than the movie.

– Chapter 8, cont.

Sycamore, written by Constance Wagner and published in 1950 by Alfred A. Knopf, is the story of a sophisticated New York girl who marries a boy from Arkansas. The Wagners and their daughter lived in Eureka Springs while the novel was written. In addition to five novels, Constance Wagner wrote numerous articles and stories published in The New Yorker, Atlantic Monthly and Collier’s.

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alter lit a cigarette. How familiar they all were, how interwoven and bound together their lives, their pasts, their dead and their yet-unborn! It seemed reassuring, in one aspect, and in another, incestuous and terrible: blood and semen, flowing and returning, mingling always with itself, deriving always from the same source. A deepening corruption, stagnation, inherent in this process – better to bring in new currents from far-off places. And he brought home a bride, a princess from the north, but her heart was ice. He had not lost the habit of writing trifling literary fragments in his mind. Ice, for God’s sake? Visual association: Virgil Sugg’s truck had just lurched past, with a tarpaulin flung over its bed, leaving a trail of dripped water on the pavement… Two men walked slowly by the window, heads together: Fenton Sayre and Cletis Jones. Jones was

a big, raw, loud-mouthed yokel, intent on hoisting himself up by his bootstraps or whatever other means might come to hand. He had a finger in everything, but, at the moment, he was most deeply engaged with the loan office next door, which he had recently acquired.

Walter disliked him, and wondered irritably what brought him into such absorbed contact with Fenton Sayre.

The sight of Sayre did not bother him, he found, now that he’d grown used to it again. It was irrational, morbid, even, to let yourself be annoyed by someone you saw every day. After that first meeting in the square, and the brief uneasiness of seeing him in the square dance with Jane, the grappling behind a ruined wall in a winter twilight long past, and the strange, shared guilt between them, seemed almost forgotten. Even the anguish of his period of exile, and the rejection of his father, appeared childish

to him. As Fenton Sayre passed the window, rolling on the absurd boots, he could lift a sardonic hand and salute him, unseen behind the blinds: Hail, brother!

Tracy Blake’s car crept across the square and pulled into a space on the far side, and he saw Jane, with her hair still looking a little damp, brushed up cleanly from her face and pinned in a knot on top of her head.

He considered going across to her, then decided against it, since the office was supposed to be open till half past five, and there was no one there but himself.

He saw her open the rear door and steer the two kids toward Dycus’s, saw her go through the small motions of lighting a cigarette. Then a Ford appeared from nowhere, entering his circle of vision – an open car – and he saw the blond head, only a few feet beyond Jane’s dark one, and knew at once that it was Clytie, come back.

Clytie.

He stood peering CONSTANCE through the WAGNER blinds, breathing quickly. Seeing her, having her steal up so unexpectedly – it was like watching a ghost. A ghost: apt, for how dead it all was! What a muddle-headed kid he must have been, in those days, to have given it all such solemn dramatic value! Yet she’d probably been good for him, yielding her body to his clumsy love-making as easily as sun-warmed loam to the plow. It had all been fresh and new and innocent – the two of them under the Judas tree. Would she remember? Probably not. There had been too many lovers and the field had been plowed over too many times. There was in him not a tremor of desire for her, now, but (pitying all young lovers) he granted her a wistful smile, from his hiding-place behind the blinds.

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INDEPENDENTNews Little device saves structure from big fire C.D. White The Eureka Springs Fire Department’s thermal imaging camera (TIC) may have prevented a serious fire on N. Main recently. ESFD was called when an alert resident smelled smoke around 11 p.m. on July 23 and couldn’t see flames or find any source. Three units arrived on the scene and were directed to an outdoor area between houses where the smoke odor had been detected.

The TIC was used to scan houses, trees and even power lines along the street for hot spots. While crews were scanning, the calling party advised they smelled the odor again. Crews went to that area and noticed a light amount of smoke near a 2nd floor balcony.

Once on the balcony, Capt. Jason Morris scanned eaves and roof edges trying to find the source of the smoke in the darkness. As he lowered the camera, its screen lit up with a heat signature reading near 500° in an ash can on the balcony of the wood frame structure. If that hidden threat hadn’t been discovered, the ashes could have eventually burst into flame and caused serious damage.

In an incident earlier this summer, the TIC again gave

fair warning after firefighters extinguished a fire caused by spontaneous combustion of oily towels stacked in a hotel laundry room. Crews normally stay on the site, sometimes for many hours after a fire has been extinguished, to make sure nothing reignites. Two hours after the laundry room fire, the TIC revealed a stack of towels registering 120° at the center, something not visible to the naked eye – once again giving personnel time to take care of a situation that could have become much worse.

Firefighter/medic Josh Bryant considers the TIC invaluable for investigations and immensely helpful for its ability to provide imaging through smoke, giving firefighters the edge against possible flare-ups from hot spots and when making sure a burning structure is clear of people. “Even in heavy smoke, we’d be able to detect someone crawling along the floor with this camera,” Bryant pointed out.

Compared to the size and job of a fire pumper, the little thermal imaginer riding along on tone-outs is small beans as equipment goes – but it can still put that big pumper right out of a job.

Cemetery Commission meets Aug. 5 The Eureka Springs Cemetery Commission will hold their annual meeting Tuesday, August 5, 10 a.m. in the Library Annex Room located next door to the

Carnegie Public Library in Eureka Springs.

The public is invited to attend.

Contact Chairman Mary Ann Pownall, (479) 253-5134, with any questions.

TIC talk – Although this rescue vehicle has cooled off in the garage, ESFD’s thermal imaging camera (TIC) shows the tires as a bright hot spot at 96° from being driven on the road earlier.

Although not a true camera in that it doesn’t photograph an image, the TIC is an invaluable detection device.

Photo by CD White

Eureka and Harrison – the ESP connection Juliane Fay, Intrigue Theater medium, astounded Oklahoma radio audiences in February when she successfully read the minds of subjects several miles away.

Assisting her at a satellite location was Sean-Paul, Intrigue Theater illusionist and headliner.

The couple will attempt to repeat the phenomenon Saturday, August 2, from 2 – 4 p.m., when Juliane will be JULIANE FAY at KHOZ radio in Harrison while Sean-Paul anchors the live remote broadcast from the lobby of the 1905 Basin Park Hotel.

The event is part of the “A Taste of Telepathy and a Cavalcade of Family Attractions” promotion supported by Eureka Springs Downtown Network (ESDN), the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce and area attractions.

The public is invited to the hotel to witness the mystifying event. Admission is free and attractions will offer giveaways throughout the two hours.

Reimagining Main Street House hugger – This red oak on Paxos St. split right down the middle in last Wednesday’s microburst, but only tore up two shingles and a chimney cap, according to tree cutter extraordinaire, Dean Fanning.

A crane and bucket truck were required to remove it.

Photo by Gwen Etheredge

ReImagine Main Street is seeking public input on the types of programming that would benefit the long-term growth of the community and visitor accessibility of North Main. To include your input submit your comment in the online survey by August 5. ReImagine Main Street is a project of the Eureka Springs Downtown Network Main Street Program. To reach the survey, go to bit.ly/MainStreetProgramming. www.esINDEPENDENT.com | July 30, 2014 |

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A friendly face from New York returning for special engagement shows

an Lavoie, a friend from New York who previously lived in Carroll County is returning to us for a few performances this weekend. He’s making a special stop in Eureka in

THURSDAY, JULY 31 BALCONY RESTAURANT – Maureen Alexander, 5 p.m.

BLARNEY STONE – Open Mic w/Tim Forsythe, 8 p.m.

GRAND TAVERNE – Jerry Yester Grand Piano Dinner Music, 6:30–9:30 p.m LEGENDS – Starseed Ladies Night JACK’S PLACE – Karaoke w/DJ Goose, 8 p.m.

MADAME MEDUSA’S HOOKAH LOUNGE – Simpu & Anto BYOB ROWDY BEAVER DEN – Christian Dean, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 BALCONY RESTAURANT – Hogscalders, 12 & 6 p.m.

BLARNEY STONE – Catherine Reed, 8:30 p.m.

between shows that are much farther away. He tries to come to town every summer and always brings fresh tunes with him. The past year has tested Dan’s mettle and I’m sure he will channel some of that

CATHOUSE LOUNGE – Dan Lavoie, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

CHELSEA’S – SpinRad, 9:30 p.m.

EUREKA LIVE! – DJ, Dancing & Drag Event, 9 p.m.

GRAND TAVERNE – Arkansas Red Acoustic Guitar, 6:30–9:30 p.m.

JACK’S PLACE – Karaoke with Mac Daddy, 9 p.m.

LEGENDS SALOON – JAB the band, 9 p.m.

MADAME MEDUSA’S HOOKAH LOUNGE – Eclectic Mix BYOB NEW DELHI – Medicine Man Show, 6–10 p.m.

ROWDY BEAVER – Two Dog Two Karaoke, 7:30 p.m.

ROWDY BEAVER DEN – DJ Goose, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.

SMILING BROOK CAFÉ – Sonny Royal, 4–7 p.m.

heartbreak into some unforgettable performances.

He performs mellow, original, acoustic guitar music at the Cathouse Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight. A special treat indeed.

THE STONE HOUSE – Jerry Yester, 6:30–9:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 BALCONY RESTAURANT – Staymore, 12 p.m.

BASIN PARK – Drumming in the Park, 6 p.m.

BLARNEY STONE – Catherine Reed, 8:30 p.m.

CATHOUSE LOUNGE – Dan Lavoie, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

CHELSEA’S – Shot Gun Brothers, 9:30 p.m.

EUREKA LIVE! – DJ, Dancing & Drag Event, 9 p.m.

GRAND TAVERNE – Jerry Yester Grand Piano Dinner Music, 6:30–9:30 p.m JACK’S PLACE – Karaoke with Mac Daddy, 9 p.m.

LEGENDS SALOON – JAB the band, 9 p.m.

MADAME MEDUSA’S HOOKAH LOUNGE – Open Jam BYOB NEW DELHI – Box St. Hot Club, 12–4 p.m., Mike OneLuv & Friends, 6–10 p.m.

ROWDY BEAVER – Kim Reynolds, 1–5 p.m., Ozark Thunder, 8 p.m.

ROWDY BEAVER DEN – DJ Goose, 1–5 p.m. & 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.

SMILING BROOK CAFÉ – Becky Jean & the Candy Man, 6–8 p.m.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 BALCONY RESTAURANT – Catherine Reed, 12 & 5 p.m.

CHELSEA’S – Ozark Mtn Maybelles, 7:30 p.m.

EUREKA LIVE! – DJ, Dancing & Karaoke, 7–11 p.m.

LEGENDS SALOON – Free Texas Hold ‘Em Tourny, 6 p.m.

MADAME MEDUSA’S HOOKAH LOUNGE – Hot Beats BYOB NEW DELHI – Vinny Ray, 12–4 p.m.

ROWDY BEAVER DEN – DJ Goose, 1–5 p.m.

SMILING BROOK CAFÉ – Coy Dog & Friends, 12–3 p.m.

JACK’S PLACE – Jesse Dean & Dan Lavoie, 6–10 p.m.

MONDAY, AUGUST 4 CHELSEA’S – Springbilly, 9 p.m.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 CHELSEA’S – Open Mic, 9 p.m.

LEGENDS SALOON – Pool

Dan Lavoie from New York — specialty performances at Cathouse Lounge Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight.

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Tournament, 6:30 p.m.

MADAME MEDUSA’S HOOKAH LOUNGE – Game Night BYOB ROWDY BEAVER – Hospitality Night WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 BLARNEY STONE – Game night CHELSEA’S – Diesel Dean & the 18 Wheelers, 9:30 p.m.

MADAME MEDUSA’S HOOKAH LOUNGE – Arabic Break Beat BYOB NEW DELHI – Open Jam PIED PIPER CATHOUSE LOUNGE – Wheat Wednesday-Draft Specials ROWDY BEAVER – Wine Wednesday

INDEPENDENTNews Locals raise money to help homosexuals flee Uganda Local residents will have a table at Basin Park at noon Saturday, August 2, during Diversity Weekend to take donations for Friends of the New Underground Railroad to use in helping homosexuals escape from persecution in Uganda that can include being sentenced to death for their sexual orientation.

Marie Howard and Helga Dietzel are manning the table to raise awareness about the problems in Uganda, which have been exacerbated by white U.S. fundamentalists who spread hate and misinformation about homosexuals.

“Homosexuals in Uganda have been kicked out of their homes, denied basic rights, abandoned, beaten, imprisoned and

killed,” Howard said. “They live in constant fear. Anyone who helps them or doesn’t turn in a suspected homosexual can also be sentenced to prison.”

Howard said while the U.S. is not accepting the refugees, the Society of Friends (the Quakers) of Olympia, Wash., has created the Friends of the New Underground Railroad to help threatened people get out of Uganda into Europe.

Tax deductible contributions can be made by coming by the booth Saturday or online at www.friendsnewundergroundrailroad. org. Another fundraiser is also planned for 5 p.m. that evening at FRESH, 179 N. Main. For more information, call (479) 253-2444.

Wed., July 30 • 9 P.M. – WINO VINO Fri., Aug. 1 • 9:30 P.M. – SPINRAD Sat., Aug. 2 • 9:30 P.M. – SHOT GUN BROTHERS Sun., Aug. 3 • 7:30 P.M. – OZARK MOUNTAIN MAYBELLES Mon., Aug. 4 • 9 P.M. – SPRINGBILLY Tues., Aug. 5 • 9 P.M. – OPEN MIC Wed., Aug. 6 • 9:30 P.M. – DIESEL DEAN & the 18 WHEELERS

The doctor is in – Shiva Tadakal, MD, joined the physicians at Mercy Clinic Family Medicine– Berryville on July 7. Tadakal, a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, will split his time between the Berryville and Green Forest locations. He can be reached at Mercy Clinic Family Medicine (870) 423-6661.

Meditation classes

Up in smoke – About 1 p.m. Monday, a neighbor reported a residence on C.R. 1522 owned by Bobby Lewis was on fire. No one was home at the time of the blaze and by the time the fire was discovered the house was fully involved. An engine, two squads, a brush truck and three tankers responded from Eureka Springs Fire & EMS, and Holiday Island sent a tanker, brush truck and manpower to assist. Cause of the fire is under investigation, which will be difficult due to the collapsed roof and burned debris.

A meditation skills class will be held Wednesday, August 6 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at 17 Elk Street. There will also be weekly meditation practice every Tuesday night from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. For more information email sandypope3@gmail.com.

High noon The school board approved the following increases in meal prices, which Supt. David Kellogg said were in line with other schools around the state.

• Elem/Middle School breakfast no change – 60¢ • Elem/Middle School lunch increase from $1.65 to $1.75 • High School breakfast no change – 60¢ • High School lunch increase from $1.85 to $1.90 • Adult breakfast increase from $1.85 to $1.90 • Adult lunch increase from $3.10 to $3.25

Say Ahhhh. Or Cheese – Baby swallows open wide, each hoping it is their turn, as one of its parents darts in with a bite to eat at their nest at the marina at Lake Leatherwood City Park.

Photo by David Frank Dempsey

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INDEPENDENTNews Bluegrass Festival tix on sale now This year’s Annual Bluegrass Festival will be jam-packed with lively and talented musicians from August 14 – 16.

Mr. Big’s Bluegrass Family Reunion kicks off with a free Watermelon Social presented by the Eureka Springs Downtown Network in Basin Spring Park Thursday at 7 p.m. The social includes an open jam and folks are invited to bring instruments and join in.

On Friday and Saturday, a different bluegrass band takes the stage each hour from noon – 5 p.m. and it won’t cost a cent to listen, tap your feet and slap your thigh. At 7 p.m. the fun in the park is followed by headliner shows in the auditorium featuring the legendary Melvin Goins with Retro & Smiling and Karl Shiflett and Big Country Show, plus an exciting gathering of bluegrass performers in addition to the headliners.

Tickets to auditorium shows are $20 adults, $12 children ages 16 and under.

Tickets for both nights are $35 adults and $20 children. Book tickets now at www. theaud.org and be sure to see the August Fun Guide for photos, performer bios and complete schedules of free and paid events.

Ham Radio meetings The Little Switzerland Amateur Radio Club meets Thursday, August 14, at noon at the Eureka Springs Pizza Hut, 2848 E. Van Buren.

Thursday, August 21, a meeting will also be held at the physicians building at the

Berryville Mercy Hospita, 6:30 p.m.

The club meets at noon on the second Thursday and at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Anyone interested in ham radio is welcome. For information see www.lsarc.us or email gmjar@outlook.com.

Workshop on Skullcap August 10

Learn the uses and extraction of the plant Skullcap. This famous nervine does more than restore and strengthen the entire nervous system – it strengthens the heart, helps with high blood pressure and improves digestion.

Get to know the plant at FireOmEarth, and at Flora Roja learn how to extract it for various

conditions. The herb will be used as a base for making a variety of sleepytime herb teas to take home.

For locations, costs and details, see floraroja.com and register for one or both sessions there or at Flora Roja Community Acupuncture, 119 Wall, (479) 253-4968.

EXPLORING the fine art of ROMANCE...

My partner and I have a great relationship but I’m bored with our sex life. I don’t know how to change it or talk about it without being hurtful. Are we doomed?

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oomed – never! Determination and a generous heap of Daring can resolve your predicament.

Couples commonly settle into a sexual routine from which they rarely deviate. While safe and predictable, this creates the best bedding for boredom.

Communication is the first step. Not a conversation to be had in bed. Sexual egos are fragile.

Criticism, blame or the worst – comparisons to past lovers have no place in this conversation. A loving discussion about your sexual relationship will build trust, dissolve fears, soothe inhibitions and bring hidden desires to light.

A drop in sexual desire, frequency or creativity is often related to increased stress, sleep deprivation, unresolved conflict, grief, depression or overly indulgent cocktail consumption. Determine personally if any of

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the governor of Wisconsin, Caldwallader Washburn, who had epilepsy. Soon after, Sen. Benjamin Harvey Hill of Georgia, who had throat cancer, came to Eureka Springs. In both cases, about two weeks before their deaths, reports were put out on the newswire that the men were recovering.

In 1882, it was reported in newspapers across the country that “Sen. Ben Hill is sitting up and eating beefsteak.”

Kovalcik said the newswire propaganda was posted by John Carroll, who was mayor and the proprietor of the Perry House, where the Basin Park Hotel now stands.

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these have been contributing factors for You. Define what good sex means to you. Explore your own body further and share your findings with your partner. Reminisce and build upon the high points of your most exciting shared sexual history. State openly what you miss and what you want more of. Imagine releasing every ounce of sexual inhibition with your partner.

The potential pleasures are endless, overwhelming and completely worth the gamble!

There are infinite ways to bring back the sizzle between the sheets. Suggestions: Sensual massage, blindfolding for increased sensory awareness, chocolate body painting, erotic literature, new pleasure products or perusing any modern rendition of the Kama Sutra for a surprisingly endless array of love-making positions.

Explicit sexual terms can be quite tantalizing as well.

Share and agree upon explicit terms you would like to say and hear. Embarrassing or hilarious, practice them out loud together. During your next sexcapade I promise you’ll be much more comfortable saying exactly what

“The family was mad at the mayor because he raised false hope,” Kovalcik said. “He gave hope where there was no hope.”

That was true for a lot of other people who came to Eureka Springs desperate for healing. Kovalcik said between 1883 and 1910, many people made the arduous journey by stagecoach to Eureka Springs for cures that didn’t happen. However, you wouldn’t know that from brochures from hotels that often carried testimonies of people healed from serious illnesses. The healing stories were also spread by doctors who flocked to town trying to make a name for themselves by affecting “cures.”

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comes to mind.

Despite what you think you know about yourself and your partner’s pleasure zones, if you haven’t checked lately you’re definitely missing very promising leads. Against popular belief, one’s sexual persona is not static. Interests, desires, willingness and points of pleasure evolve and change over time.

For endless enriching discoveries remain open for exxxploration with your partner always. ‘Tis the Spice of Life.

Questions? Email leslie@esindependent.com.

Leslie Meeker, M.A., L.P.C., is a psychotherapist who has specialized in relational and sex therapy, sexual compulsivity and sexual trauma for the past 15 years, after receiving extensive training in human sexuality at the Masters and Johnson Institute in St. Louis, Mo.

Kovalcik, who could be considered an investigative reporter of history, said while some testimonies may have been true, when you dig down deeper, most of the stories were spread by crafty businessmen who had a vested stake in the growth of Eureka Springs. He said there is no doubt that some people came to Eureka Springs and were healed of some health problems.

But Kovalcik attributes part of the “cure” to vigorous exercise needed to walk from spring to spring to drink the water, and to clean air and water.

There was historical evidence that some people were skeptics, including a cartoon mocking people who would go to

Eureka Springs to be healed.

There were a number of other areas in the country where similar claims were made about miraculous healings, but most of those communities died out rather quickly. Kovalcik attributes Eureka Springs being the exception due to a nationwide quest to find the most pure water in America. The water was tested numerous times for its mineral content, and entered into competitions such as one at the World Fair for the best tasting water.

“The town grew in reputation because the entire nation was looking for the purest water,” Kovalcik said.

SWEPCO tree-trimming cause for caution

SWEPCO has notified Eureka Springs residents that crews from Asplundh Tree Service will be doing primary and secondary line clearance work in order to maintain reliable electric service.

The circuit generally covers the vicinity of Grand Avenue, Main Street, Magnetic Drive, Mill Hollow Road and Mountain Drive. Trees will also be trimmed along Van Buren from Main eastward past Valley View, along Hwy.

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his week on Beaver Lake, Jim Henderson and son, Devin, had a good day with three stripers and one hybrid striper making it to the boat. Water temp is running about 81° on the surface so a lot of fish and bait are holding below the thermocline in the cooler water. Most our hits were on big shad around 30 ft. deep, but we had a couple shiners up front on our down rods and got the big fish on a shiner, so that goes to prove they will still go for a smaller bait.

Some trollers are also catching a few good fish with anything that looks like a shad and will get down past 20 ft. When the water gets hot, most bait moves closer to the dam where the water is deeper and colder, so most stripers are between the dam and Rocky Branch up into October.

Here at Holiday Island we were out one morning and got some crappie and big perch in the tree tops.

Then did some trolling about 14 ft. deep and caught some spotted bass, a big white bass and a 17-in. walleye we had to release. Most the walleye are holding a little deeper off the bottom between the island and Butler Creek below the town of Beaver.

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board reviewed and approved the list of personnel whose pay increased five percent or more from one fiscal year to the next. Kellogg pointed out the increases were due to staff adding more hours or responsibility mid-year or the person had been hired mid-year.

• Because there are no contested seats for the school board or other ballot issues this year, the board approved a resolution requesting the “County Board to open no polling places on election day of the annual election and to conduct the election only by absentee ballot and early voting.”

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This time of year is also a good time to run up the river until you start seeing the water temp cool down between 68 and 72°. Here you will find fish feeding on small shad. The hearing will tell you you’re in the right spot.

Be prepared to catch some trout here also, so you will need a trout permit if you keep any or go up river past the Houseman boat launch. If you’re fishing off the shoreline, try for perch near the brush with worms under a float, trout upriver with worms and power bait off the bottom, or go check out Lake Leatherwood, our city park.

Well, that’s it for this week, go catch some fish for a fish fry and enjoy the water. fishofexcellence.com

Kellogg said this move would save the district $2500, and Green Forest and Berryville have made the same decision.

• The board approved the resignation of Rick Mann, bus driver; hiring of Tony Mertzweiller, teacher; Kara Burcham, pre-k teacher; Beverly Wilson, paralegal aide; Truett Thomas, bus driver; Dawn Birchfield, cook; Christy Parker, cook; Brenda Tenan, cook; Hannah Grat, substitute; Ronna Richardson, substitute; Thomas Hall, substitute; Brenda Goodwin, substitute.

Next meeting will be Thursday, August 21, at 5:30 p.m.

23S toward the First United Methodist Church, and along roads to Lake Lucerne.

Roads may be blocked or closed to allow the work to be done, so motorists are advised to be cautious. Peter Main,

SWEPCO spokesman, said, “Trees growing too close to power lines are a leading cause of power outages. These line clearance activities help SWEPCO provide safe and reliable electric service.”

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by Bill Westerman

ACROSS 1. Antiquated 4. Partner of radius 8. Volcanic ejecta 11. Hospital section 13. Heavy metal 14. Swedish rug 15. Angolan money 16. Body covering 18. Protection 20. Percolate 21. Catfish 23. Enjoyed a meal 24. Clumsy person 25. Drying kiln 27. Ninth letter of the Hebrew alphabet 31. Lower leg portion 33. Sailor 34. Father 35. Spawned salmon 36. Atop 38. Neither’s sidekick

39. Shade tree 41. Seasides 43. Heavenly being 46. Colored 47. Cousin of kangaroo and wallabie 49. Mend 52. Asian river, ___ Darya 53. Script starter?

54. Expression of surprise 55. Still 56. Imitates 57. Formerly DOWN 1. Nocturnal hooter 2. Legal authority 3. Terrible 4. Final demand 5. Dregs 6. Pester 7. Type of movie 8. Length x width 9. Harmony

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10. Possess (Old English) 12. Food regimen 17. Encounters 19. Sticky stuff 21. Mimic 22. Swiss river 23. Horrible 26. Plant fluid 28. Smart guy 29. Horse gait 30. Towel info 32. Hard metal 37. ____ skid tire 40. South American sheep herder 42. Hurting 43. Not here 44. Moniker 45. Over supply 46. Sound quality 48. Sharp knock 50. Simian 51. Sheltered side

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INDEPENDENTClassifieds The INDEPENDENT Classifieds cost $8 for 20 words, each additional word is 25¢. DEADLINE – Monday at noon To place a classified, email classifieds@esindependent.com or call 479.253.6101

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

HOLIDAY ISLAND FIRST FRIDAY & FARMERS’ MARKET Aug. 1, 8 a.m. – noon. Located in the parking lot of Holiday Island Visitors Center @ the entrance across from Cornerstone Bank. Local farmers and growers will be there with fresh produce and plants. Beyond the Farmers’ Market you will find vendors with hand-crafted items and lots of “stuff” for sale. Come see us!

BREAD – LOCAL – SOURDOUGH by Ivan @ the ES Farmers’ Market! Thursdays.

All is dairy free! Art Loaves: Rye, Golden Gate Sourdough, Rustic Italian. Toaster Muffins: Oat, Honey & Fruit, Plus Wheat Free Artful Dodgers! Summer Focaccia & Pizzas. Request Line: (479) 244-7112 bread. loveureka.com

DERKSEN PORTABLE BUILDINGS for sale or rent-to-own. Hwy 62 West, across from WalMart, Berryville. No credit check. Free delivery. (870) 4231414.

ONE DAY SALE: First United Methodist Church announces a sale this Friday, August 1. Starts at 7 a.m., includes bake sale and Chef Dave Davis offering breakfast burritos at 7 and homemade pizza for lunch. Located at 195 Huntsville Road/Hwy 23 South. Number 1 on your yard sale map. United Methodist – Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.

FLORA ROJA COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE-providing affordable healthcare for the whole community. Sliding scale fee. $15-$35 per treatment, with an additional $15 paperwork fee the first visit only. You decide what you can afford to pay!

Francesca Garcia Giri, L.Ac. (479) 253-4968, 119 Wall Street SEEKING PROPERTY Want to buy house in Eureka Springs to Berryville area. FSBO, owner carry contract, lease to own. Low monthly payments. (817) 681-1447 SALE: 40–70% OFF. Yellow Box, Keen, Clark & Tom’s shoes. Free People, Luck, Life is Good – mens, womens, kids at Crazy Jake’s Outlet, 99 Spring Street (next to post office) LAUGHING HANDS MASSAGE announces its summer special – free peppermint foot scrub with a one hour massage. Laughing Hands always a great location for couples massage. Call 479-2445954 for appointment.

WHITE STREET SATURDAY MARKET 8–11:30 a.m. at Ermilio’s.

Quality produce. Potatoes, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, greens, Old World sourdough bread. This week only: Sweet Corn

YARD SALES BROWN ELK SALE, AUG 1–2 (Fri.– Sat.), 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Elks Lodge, 4 Park Cliff, Holiday Island. Air conditioned.

Plenty of parking. 4,000 square feet of kitchen, home décor, toys, tools, sporting goods, etc.

GARAGE SALE, 7/31 – 8/2. 7:30 – 3:30. 954 County Road 309, Eureka Springs. Furniture, books, movies, music, American Girl dolls, Thomas the Tank Engine items, home décor, holiday décor and more.

BIG YARD SALE this weekend. #17 on Chamber map. 12 Hayes Ave. Antique furniture, vases, etc. Zoi’s clothes! New clothes & shoes. Many books. #10 ON YARDS & YARDS SALE. Indian Creek Storage Unit. Worth the drive! Power tools, many boxes $1 to $5 and Craft Supplies. From Thorncrown Chapel, go west and stay on Hwy 62 for 13.3 miles. Signs will be posted.

EUREKA SPRINGS FARMERS’ MARKET has Fun Food Tuesdays! From 7 a.m. – noon there’s something new every Tuesday: cooking demo, breakfast with Frank, juicing bar or veggie grill. On Tuesdays only Our Green Acre farm brings you certified naturally grown produce, eggs, chicken, pork and beef – and local maple syrup, honey and all-natural dry goods, too! Market hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 a.m. – noon at Pine Mountain Village. See what’s new on our Facebook page!

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED POSITION OPENING: Part-time, general buildings and grounds maintenance.

Basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical and janitorial skills necessary. To apply, send resume with three references to: OZARK NATURAL SCIENCE CENTER, Attn: Personnel, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, Arkansas 72740 fax 479.789.2728 or e-mail info@onsc.us.

ECHO THRIFT STORE MANAGER – Full time position for hire. Salary negotiable. Hard work for a worthy cause.

Apply at ECHO, 4004 E. Van Buren HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS. Full time experienced cooks and servers wanted. Part time experienced bartender and full time dishwasher. Apply within at The New Delhi Café located at 2 North Main Street.

PART-TIME SALES POSITION. Looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and energetic person to join our staff.

Apply at 52 Spring Street, call (918) 260-1116 or email resume to: thejewelryshow52@att.net HOLIDAY ISLAND GOLF COURSE hiring part-time cart attendant/janitor.

Apply in person at 1 Country Club Dr., Holiday Island. (479) 253-9511

Best Western Inn of the Ozarks 207 W. Van Buren 479.253.9768

Full time position available: FULL TIME WAITSTAFF

• Year Round Employment • Vacation & Holiday Pay Now accepting applications. Please apply in person.

207 W. Van Buren • 479.253.9768

Full time positions available: FULL TIME DESK CLERK HOUSEKEEPER

• Year Round Employment • Vacation & Holiday Pay Now accepting applications. Please apply in person.

HOLIDAY ISLAND GOLF COURSE hiring part-time cook. Start at $8.40/hr, plus meals and gratuity. Family golf and recreation benefits included. Apply in person at 1 Country Club Drive, Holiday Island. (479) 253-9511 PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED for private home. Must have own transportation. Call (870) 643-5263

REAL ESTATE LAND FOR SALE GREAT LOCATION, beautiful trees. 2 acres M/L. 10 minutes from downtown Eureka Springs. $11,500 (870) 847-1934

HOMES FOR SALE

DOWNTOWN, WELL MAINTAINED 2-STORY with lower level rental. Ample parking. Established garden. Detached shop/ studio with high ceiling.Two decks. $144,000 (479) 253-4963 BEAUTIFUL, EXTREMELY WELLBUILT MISSION-STYLE HOME. 10 minutes west of Eureka on Blue Spring Road (266 CR 210) 2BD/2.5BA, 2200 SF, tile roof.

Garage in process. Lower level can be rental. $279K. Making a deal on diversity weekend.

Open House Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (479) 253-1503

RENTAL PROPERTIES HOMES FOR RENT HOLIDAY ISLAND 3BD/2BA, $800/mo.

No pets, no smoking. First & last month’s rent. Call Glenda (479) 981-1141

INDEPENDENTClassifieds RENTAL PROPERTIES APARTMENT RENTALS 1 ROOM + KITCHEN & BATH. Near downtown. No pets, no smoking. $525 + deposit, includes utilities. (479) 244-9155 HOLIDAY ISLAND VILLAS & TOWNHOUSES near lake and marina.

Peaceful and quiet, ample parking. From $375/mo. (479) 253-4385 SMALL EFFICIENCY APARTMENT Newly remodeled. All utilities paid. Offstreet parking. Not suitable for pets or children. Responsible individual with references. $475/mo. (479) 981-9383

COMMERCIAL RENTALS 8’x12’ BILLBOARD SPACE Hwy 23 South across from Acord’s. $800 yearly.

Call Bill at (479) 253-4477 REASONABLE DOWNTOWN SHOP space for rent. (479) 253-9481 or dan@twilight.arcoxmail.com RETAIL LEASE SPACE 4350 SF, Hwy 62 frontage, highest traffic count in Eureka. Parking. (479) 903-0699

SERVICE DIRECTORY BEAUTY ISLAND NAILS NOW OPEN at 3 Parkway Dr., Ste G (near HI Subway.)

Mention this ad for $5 off your first visit.

Featuring: Spa Pedicure, Manicure with OPI gel polish–lasts 2 weeks (compare to Shellac) Call (479) 981-9556 for info on other services and appointments

SERVICE DIRECTORY MAINTENANCE/ LANDSCAPE/ HOME SERVICES FANNING’S TREE SERVICE Bucket truck with 65 ft. reach.

Professional trimming, stump grinding, topping, removal, chipper.

Free estimates. Licensed. Insured.

(870) 423-6780, (870) 423-8305 REALTORS-PROPERTY MGRSLANDLORDS. I specialize in preparation of properties for showing and/or occupancy. Excellent references.

(479) 981-0125.

CHIMNEY WORKS Complete chimney services: sweeps, repairs, relining and installation. Call Bob Messer (479) 253-2284 TREE WORKS Skilled tree care: trimming, deadwooding and removals.

Conscientious, professional arborist and sawmiller. Bob Messer (479) 2532284 TOM HEARST PROFESSIONAL PAINTING AND CARPENTRY Painting & Wood Finishing, Trim & Repair Carpentry, Drywall Repair & Texturing, Pressure Washing (479) 244-7096

COUNSELING PROFESSIONAL, CONFIDENTIAL SETTING in Holiday Island, conducive to reconciling personal, emotional and relational problems. 35 + years experience.

Certified and insured. For apt. call (479) 981-6858

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICE Residential & small business.

Deep cleaning, Windows, Organizing, References Available. Call Sharon (479) 244-6527 TAYLOR-MAID TO THE RESCUE! Clean freak has openings. References.

Call Angie (479) 981-0125

AUTOMOTIVE I BUY AND REMOVE OLDER CARS & TRUCKS. Reasonable prices paid. Also some scrap and parts vehicles. Call Bill (479) 253-4477

PETS PETSITTING, HOUSESITTING. Holiday Island, Eureka Springs and surrounding areas. 25+ years experience.

Reliable, references, insured. Call Lynn (479) 363-6676

Grant awarded – The Eureka Springs Historical Museum recently received a grant from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program in the amount of $10,000 for a drainage project to divert water from the rear façade of the museum. Above, ESHM board members, from left, Nancy Clark, Rick and Sara Armellini, Carol Greer, Gayla Wolfinbarger and Phyllis McGuire surround the “Foreman of Station 1” at the new addition to the “Fires that Destroyed Eureka Springs” exhibit.

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Except for one lot that CECC mistakenly sprayed, and surely will be making good this fall, because I can’t stand looking at another invasive plant like Johnson grass, kudzu or Sericea Lespediza.

The natural state won’t stay that way without its native vegetation being left alone. I mean, sassafras trees are a power line threat? Really?

Susan Pang

Question legislators

Editor, I learned that the Arkansas State Legislature, in response to SWEPCO’s loss at the Arkansas Supreme Court in the Turk Power Plant case, passed legislation to allow utilities to file separate applications for need and environmental impact, so these two factors could be considered separately by the APSC. This legislation allows the utility to gain approval of the power line before landowners are notified and allowed to intervene. Separating the two processes is the equivalent of deciding each day to eat a gallon of ice cream, then consider whether or not it will make you fat in a second proceeding. In any sane person’s mind, the need for something and its costs, whether financial or environmentally detrimental, have to be considered simultaneously in the same procedure, weighed one against the other. To do anything otherwise is irrational.

That the legislature was led by lobbyists to write such laws to the detriment of landowners’ rights is a crying shame, but that kind of thing is what we have learned to expect. In the Shipe Road to Kings River

power line case, what could have happened under that law would have been for the APSC to agree to need for the power line without any opposition to argue against it.

Landowners would have only been notified of it after the power line has passed the APSC’s approval and they would be left fighting amongst themselves over whose properties would be taken and destroyed.

The rules and procedures as to how this additional malfeasance will be put in place and perpetrated against the people of Arkansas are currently pending at the APSC. This is one more point that all landowners of Arkansas should be watching with great concern. This act in the Arkansas State legislature, written at the behest of electric industry lobbyists was deceptively named, “Public Utilities – Environmental Protection.”

Citizens should ask their state representatives how they voted on that act, whether they actually knew what it was intended to do, and whether they will take steps to protect Arkansas landowners from losing their full legal rights.

Doug Stowe

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