Lovely County Citizen Jan. 5, 2017 by Lovely County Citizen

Judge resigns

Parker accused of misconduct Page 3

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Toy drive

Blackie’s helps Good Shepherd Page 6

YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER JANUARY 5, 2017

TOPNEWS Ringing in the new year Locals attend New Year’s Eve events

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n Policies and procedures

Good Shepherd board amends volunteer policy Page 5

n ESPD looking

for local suspect Purifoy suspected in multiple car thefts Page 7

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down on hogs

Parks OKs purchase of two feral hog traps Page 11

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Dec. 26 8:09 a.m. — An officer responded to an alarm at an area business. The officer checked the business, and it was secure. The key holder was notified by phone. 2:33 p.m. — Carroll County Dispatch advised of a one-vehicle accident involving a motorcycle and unknown injuries. Officers responded, and a report was taken. 10:53 p.m. — A complainant advised that her son was intoxicated and they had a verbal altercation. Officers responded and spoke with both parties involved. The son agreed to go to sleep and not to cause any more issues. Dec. 27 6:50 a.m. — An officer responded to a report of abuse at an area care facility. A report was taken. 9:17 a.m. — A clerk at an area hotel advised that they believed a family was trying to sneak into a room at the back of the hotel at night. An officer responded but the family was gone upon arrival. 12:00 p.m. — A routine traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a subject for driving on a suspended license. 3:05 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of two males sitting in an employee’s car at a local restaurant. The subjects were gone upon arrival. 6:20 p.m. — Officers responded to a report of a possible intruder. Upon arrival, no one was located, but a few items were discovered missing or moved. A report was taken. Dec. 28 8:43 a.m. — An alarm company reported a residential alarm. The new homeown-

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Parker resigns as district judge after ethics investigation By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

Carroll County District Judge Timothy Parker has resigned and agreed never to hold judicial office again after an ethics investigation by the Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission. Parker submitted his resignation on Dec. 31, the last day of his term. During his time as disParker trict judge, he ruled on cases involving misdemeanor traffic offenses and small claims. Parker had served as a district judge since being appointed to the position in 2013. He previously served as an elected municipal court judge in Eureka Springs from 1999-2004. According to a letter of removal from office that was sent to Parker and included with a press release from the commission, Parker admitted to ordering a friend to be released without bail and giving her

a ride home in his car. The release says he should not have driven the defendant home after serving as the judge in her case that day. Parker also admitted to improperly performing probable cause determinations, lowering bail settings and releasing defendants who were either friends of his or former clients from his part-time private law practice. The release says Parker did not properly disclose his relationships with these defendants and often called the jail personally to arrange their release. Parker denied allegations that he engaged in a pattern of personal relationships with many female litigants who appeared in his court, according to the letter. The letter says Parker allegedly released women without bond in exchange for sexual favors from the women or their family and friends. Parker allegedly traded cash and prescription pills for sexual favors with many of these same women. The letter says the commission has video statements from more than 12 women, recordings of conversations women in the jail had with Parker and text messages from Parker’s cell phone and the phones of female litigants to support these alle-

gations. The investigation led to docket sheets and other records that corroborate the allegations, the letter says. Parker resigned before receiving the details of the disputed allegations, preventing him from offering his own evidence or defending the allegations in detail. Parker said he agreed to resign because of the effect litigation would have on his family, the time and expense of the litigation and the fact that his term was set to expire Dec. 31. The letter says Parker is no longer eligible to serve in a judicial capacity in Arkansas again. Emily White, deputy executive director of the commission, said Tuesday that Parker was permanently banned from serving as a judge in Arkansas to set precedent. “These are very egregious allegations. It was important for us to set a precedent for other judges who may have conducted this type of conduct that we will come after you, even the day you come out of office,” White said. “The victims deserve to have their story told, and we wanted to set precedent.” White said the investigation began in October 2016 and was a collaboration among state and local law enforcement.

The press release thanks Carroll County Sheriff Randy Mayfield and his detectives, Eureka Springs Police Chief Thomas Achord and his officers, Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s Cyber Crimes Unit and special prosecuting attorney Jason Barrett. Barrett is the contact for the pending criminal investigation against Parker, White said. Achord said he is proud of the way his officers handled the case, saying it was a pleasure to work with the commission and other law enforcement agencies. “We had an excellent working relationship with the investigators from the judicial agency. They came up here or would call and interview our officers and also received information from court documents,” Achord said. “They built their investigation on statements and documents we had here locally. It went well.” Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Maj. George Frye said the sheriff’s office could not comment because an investigation is ongoing. Parker could not be reached for comment. See documents related to this story online at www.LovelyCitizen.com.

Community Foundation accepting online YAC Grant applications

EUREKA SPRINGS — Nonprofits working in and for youth and children of Carroll County can go to arcf.org beginning Jan. 10 to apply online for Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Giving Tree Grants through Carroll County Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation. Applications must be submitted online by Feb. 15. “Through local Giving Tree grants, our state’s nonprofit organizations have a homegrown place to turn for help implementing great ideas,” said Heather Larkin, president and CEO of the Community Foundation. “Giving Tree grants are selected by local people in each of our affiliate communities and awarded to local organizations.” Nonprofits can visit arcf.org/givingtree to view Giving Tree grant submission guidelines and begin the application process. Any IRS 501(c)(3) public charity, public school,

government agency or hospital in the Carroll County area are eligible to apply. Other applicants may be considered if the project has a clear charitable purpose for the public benefit. Grants are not made to individuals and cannot be used for office supplies, salaries, speakers, travel expenses, mileage, advertising, marketing, or capital improvements. “Our YAC Giving Tree grants will generally range from $100 to $1,000,” said Janell Robertson, local executive director. “We focus this spring grant cycle on the programs working locally that support youth and children in our area. These include school programs, church programs, nonprofits that deal with critical needs as well as those that support the arts. These grants are funded through our Carroll County Youth Advisory Endowment that grows and gives back every year through tax-deductible donations, large and small, from our neighbors and friends

right here in Carroll County.” The Youth Advisory Council is a leadership initiative of the Carroll County Community Foundation and offers local students (grades 9-12) an opportunity to learn about giving back to their community. Students apply to become a member of YAC at the beginning of the school year and meet each month with their adviser to understand the needs of the community, meet with nonprofits working to support those needs, and creating their own community service projects – they learn how giving back with their time, talents, and treasurers can make a difference in a community. Since the local YAC program began in 2002, these spring grants have provided more than $78,000 worth of support focused on youth and children. Visit arcf.org/carrollcounty to learn more about the YAC program and other upcoming grant cycles from the Carroll County Community

Foundation. Arkansas Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that fosters smart giving to improve communities. The Community Foundation offers tools to help Arkansans protect, grow and direct their charitable dollars as they learn more about community needs. By making grants and sharing knowledge, the Community Foundation supports charitable programs that work for Arkansas and partners to create new initiatives that address the gaps. Since 1976, the Community Foundation has provided more than $156 million in grants and partnered with thousands of Arkansans to help them improve neighborhoods, towns and the entire state. Contributions to the Community Foundation, its funds and any of its 27 affiliates are fully tax deductible. Contact your local affiliate at carrollcounty@arcf.org or call the office at 479-253-8203.

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Good Shepherd Humane Society is looking at ways to get long-term animals adopted into forever homes. Shelter manager Sandra Mittler presented a five-point plan to get long-term animals adopted on Wednesday, Dec. 28, explaining that long-term animals are those that have been at the shelter for more than a year. “Keep in mind the average stay of an animal is just six weeks, but we do have some who have been there longer,” Mittler said. “We’ve made every effort to get our longterm dogs adopted.” One of the ways the shelter has done this, Mittler said, is by bringing in a dog trainer who worked with four of the long-term dogs for 60 hours. Mittler said an animal behavioralist also worked with two of the four dogs. “Sadly, despite everyone’s best effort, these dogs are still at Good Shepherd,” Mittler said. “We’ve developed a plan going

into 2017 that we’re really excited about. We are focusing on our long-term dogs.” The plan includes working on out-ofstate adoptions, she said. “This is not just going to benefit the long-term animals. It’s going to benefit all our animals, but we hope to open up a new avenue for our long-termers to get seen by other people,” Mittler said. She said the shelter will also be looking at other no-kill shelters that can work with the dogs at Good Shepherd. Office manager Gina Marchant explained that she’s been working on meeting people through social media who work at other no-kill shelters. “We are excited with the prospect of making new contacts and new relationships with people who hopefully will share their ideas and adoption success with us,” Marchant said. “It’s always a good idea to share ideas with other groups. Putting a new face on our long-term dogs is our goal.” She continued, “Our plan is to network with individuals who are currently doing

out-of-state adoptions as a way to create buzz about our facility. We do want to ensure that any potential group we work with is on the same page and shares the vision and requirements for new adopters and for the care of all shelter animals.” Mittler said the shelter will also work with other no-kill shelters to see if any of the long-term dogs can be traded for other dogs that fit Good Shepherd better. “If we have a dog we feel we can help, whatever their issues may be … it could be best to take one of theirs,” Mittler said. “We’d be open to talking about that. This will not be the highest percentage of how we move our dogs, but this is something we’ll look into for some of those who have been there for a while.” These no-kill shelters, Mittler said, will share the same values Good Shepherd does. “Any other shelter we happen to send animals to will be no-kill. That’s a priority,” Mittler said. “We’re going to properly See Adoptions, page 14

Good Shepherd breaks even in November By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

November was a good month for Good Shepherd Humane Society. Interim treasurer Rosemary Fusaro reported Dec. 28 that Good Shepherd ended the month with $5,181.52 in net income. She said this meant the shelter’s revenues exceeded its expenses and attributed it to the flea and tick donation, a grant from the Walton Foundation, the Doggie Style Show and the membership drive. “Following the newsletter that went out, you can see membership dues are up big,” Fusaro said. “This is offset, however. Because of timing, November was actually a three pay period month. It hit three times. So even with all that, we were able to meet and exceed last month.” She described how the grant for the meet and greet room has been spent so

far, saying Good Shepherd has spent $4,444.20 of the $16,887 grant. “We are still well within the total grant. Our single largest remaining expense is the HVAC, but we should have enough to cover that and other items,” Fusaro said. If money is left over from the grant, president Jay Fusaro said, the shelter can use the money for other shelter improvement projects. He said the board will work with shelter employees to identify these projects and submit them to the grant provider. “Then they will approve that. That’s how the funds will be used, strictly to improve the shelter, “ Jay Fusaro said. Rosemary Fusaro said the revenue in November included $1,082.95 for collection jar donations, $5,000 for flea, tick and heart worm donations, $3,157.46 for miscellaneous donations, $14,631.32 for the thrift shops, $425 for the ad book,

$6,277.60 for the Doggie Style Show, $1,123.75 for grant revenue, $330 for admission revenue, $835 for adoption revenue, $25 for microchip revenue, $310 for public vaccines and $2,715 for membership dues. The total income in November, Fusaro said, is $36,288.08. Since the beginning of the year, she said, the shelter has received $1,454.70 in scrap metal sales, $6,837.61 in collection jar donations, $6,400 in flea, tick and heart worm donations, $26,600.03 in miscellaneous donations, $5,500 in shelter improvement donations, $165,069.81 in thrift shop revenue, $7,029 for the ad book, $6,954.63 in other fundraising revenue, $17,300.20 in grant revenue, $3,031 in admission revenue, $14,758.50 in adoption revenue, $210 in microchip revenue, $575 in out-of-state adoptions, $2,514 in public vaccines and $5,015 in See GSHS, page 9

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Good Shepherd amends volunteer policy By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

Good Shepherd Humane Society approved an amendment to the volunteer section of its policies and procedures on Wednesday, Dec. 28. The amendment says the shelter and store manager have the right to accept or reject any volunteer and to qualify any volunteer, saying the managers have total discretion over volunteerism. Volunteer Rachel Brix asked why the change was suggested, and board president Jay Fusaro said it was missing from the policies and procedures. “It concerns me a little bit as a member, because this seems like it would have to be added to the bylaws and not just the policies and procedures,” Brix said. “This could affect members.” According to an article in the bylaws, Brix said, all members are to be treated the same. With this in mind, she said, the amendment to the policies and procedures didn’t make sense to her. “It seems to me if a volunteer as a member is rejected … this doesn’t seem like it can be added without a member vote, because it directly affects members,” Brix said. Fusaro disagreed. “Nowhere in our bylaws does it say a member has to volunteer, nor do you have to be a member to volunteer,” he said. “So you pay money for something you can’t be a part of?” Brix said. “Don’t you want your members to volunteer?” Fusaro said he does want members to volunteer but doesn’t want to make things difficult for the shelter and thrift store managers if a volunteer is causing trouble. “They can volunteer. We’re just saying that the managers of the store and the shelter have discretion over who volunteers,” Fusaro said. “We’re not saying members can’t volunteer, but membership does not entitle anybody to volunteer. It doesn’t say in our bylaws we have to allow every member to volunteer.”

He continued, “We want every member to volunteer if it’s a fit. We always need volunteers. We always want members to participate. But it’s not a right that every member has to volunteer. We have discretion over who can volunteer.” Brix asked what might disqualify a person from volunteering. “Just a fit. It could be the staff being uncomfortable with that person being there,” Fusaro said. “It could be a negative environment. It could be a host of reasons that they may not want somebody to volunteer. We want everyone to participate, but the shelter manager and store manager have to have discretion over who can volunteer. We’re not going to force our employees to have volunteers if they don’t feel it’s a good fit.” Vice president Todd Allen agreed. “If a manager doesn’t have control over their employees, they don’t have much,” Allen said. “They have to be able to control what happens on a daily basis. They can’t wait until a board meeting to say so-and-so doesn’t get along with the organization.” “So for members, we can give our money. That buys us a right to vote, but it doesn’t buy us the privilege of volunteering at either the shelter or the thrift store,” Brix said. Fusaro said members don’t have the right to volunteer just because they’re members. “It doesn’t say anywhere in our bylaws that if you are a member you are 100 percent guaranteed to be a volunteer,” Fusaro said. “We want volunteers. We need volunteers, but we need to give our managers responsibility and authority. They have the responsibility to run their organizations, and they need to be given the authority to run them.” The board unanimously voted to approve the amendment. Also at the meeting, the board heard from Jeff Burdsall about the progress on the meet and greet building. Burdsall said he still need to paint the building but has made quite a bit of progress in the past few months. “I think it’s going smoothly,” Burd-

sall said. Fusaro added that the shelter has accepted a $2,500 bid for HVAC, saying this will be the largest expense for the building. “If I’m not mistaken, we’ve paid for flooring, cabinetry, drywall, insulation and electrical,” Fusaro said. “What’s left is the HVAC, some ceiling fans and light fixtures, things of that nature. It’s really pretty amazing.” Fusaro said state Sen. Bryan King recently visited Good Shepherd to see how the meet and greet room is going, saying King is one of the six people who sponsored the grant for the project. “He came by to see what was going on and Sandra gave him a tour,” Fusaro said. “He is definitely pleased, on board and proud of the money that he sponsored for the meet and greet grant. He’s a supporter. I know he’s very impressed with the work given the amount of money that has been spent so far.”

In other business, Fusaro addressed comments on social media about Good Shepherd. “If anyone in either written or verbal communication regarding Good Shepherd or toward its employees states anything that is untrue or causes harm to the reputation of Good Shepherd or exposes the organization, the board and its employees to either public hatred or ridicule, Good Shepherd will pursue legal action,” he said. “I just want to be sure we all understand that.” Secretary Anne Wilson gave her own statement, saying she’s happy to be part of Good Shepherd. “I just wanted to thank everybody for being here. We’re all here because we love the animals,” Wilson said. “Thank you for being here and loving the animals.” The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, at Le Stick Nouveau.

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Parks director reports successful year By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

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Todd and Debbie Allen, owners of Blackie’s Backyard, stand in front of the toys collected during the holiday toy drive for Good Shepherd Humane Society. Shelter manager Sandra Mittler kneels in front.

Blackie’s Backyard finishes first major toy drive for GSHS Todd and Debbie Allen, who own the pet store Blackie’s Backyard in downtown Eureka Springs, saw a need for the animals at Good Shepherd Humane Society to have toys to play with. They met that need during the first annual holiday toy drive, donating $2,611.92 in dog and cat toys to the shelter. The toy drive began with a little more than two weeks left before Christmas. For every toy donated, Blackie’s Backyard matched it with the same size toy. Local animal lovers and business owners came down to support the drive, and tourists

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were equally generous. The animals received some treats for Christmas, too. Every year, Blackie’s Backyard donates a large amount of locally made treats to the shelter during the holidays. The dog treats are made by Cliff and Kim Przybyl, who have an adopted dog named Arrow from Good Shepherd. The Blackie’s treats have a label featuring another beloved pet, Blackie himself. Blackie is pictured with an ear of corn in his mouth, because he loved to steal corn from squirrels. The cats also received treats from Blackie’s Backyard.

Going into 2017, parks director Justin Huss is hoping to continue the work the Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission did in 2016. Huss said Dec. 27 that the commission did well financially all year, ending the year $27,450 over projected revenue at Lake Leatherwood City Park. The overall revenue, he said, is $37,519.68 over annual projections and the expenses are $18,362.86 under the budget. “We will end the year under budget and be able to reallocate the surplus funds at our budget meeting,” Huss said. Huss said the commission is doing well in other facets, too. He said he just finished scouting at Black Bass Lake to install some future trails, saying parks continues to work with the Carroll County Riders to coordinate a maintenance schedule for projects to work on. “We are working to create an action plan for the construction of an in-town trail in accordance with the trails master plan,” Huss said. “We believe that there are useful sections that can be installed with minimal expense.” Huss continued, saying he’s been discussing connecting current and future housing developments to the trail system with local developers. “These developers are building in a responsible and well-thought-out manner that includes rain gardens and other drainage considerations,” Huss said. “Trails are a component that most builders are incorporating into site plans. The connectivity and quality of life provided by trails is a valuable asset for those seeking to market a development.” Huss gave an update on Lake Leatherwood City Park, pointing out that the playground project is underway. The project should be completed soon, he said. “It is already an impressive structure and will be enjoyed by many,” Huss said. The cabin remodels are underway as well. Huss said HVAC units have been

installed and fascia and soffit boards are being replaced, along with some rafter ends and decking. He said parks will be sending out a bid request for a window replacement on five of the cabins. “We will be requesting two types of bids, one that is the most appropriate standard, modern window with grids and the second one for more appropriate reproduction of the levee-type windows that are the original style,” Huss said. He said parks is trying to reach out to local artists in the community for input on projects at Lake Leatherwood. “We would like to use local artists to improve on items like fire rings, grills and lantern hangers in the immediate future, but would also like to incorporate local artisans into other plans,” Huss said. “We will have more on this in the coming month.” All is well at Harmon Park, Huss said. He reported that the mowing contractors continue to work every other week and will be cleaning the fence lines next. “We have not made much progress on the plans for repairs to the Harmon bathrooms,” he said. “We are leaning towards removing the facade forming the building and considering other options.” He said there has been some additional vandalism at the park, with the bathrooms being spray painted. Huss said it will be easier to remove the graffiti once the weather warms up. He added that city gardener Tom Beckendorf has begun preparing the gardens at the spring parks for the winter. Beckendorf is just one of the many valuable staff members, Huss said. He explained that the staff has been working hard on numerous projects, including cabin exterior remodels, cleaning, collecting inventory and other year-end projects. He said the parks staff participated in the Eureka Springs Christmas Parade for the first time this year and had a great time. “Our flatbed was decorated and populated with staff and their family,” Huss said. “We intend to participate in future See Parks, page 9

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Eureka Springs man suspected in vehicle thefts By Samantha Jones

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The Eureka Springs Police Department is searching for a Eureka Springs man suspected of stealing at least two vehicles since November. Eureka Springs Police Chief Thomas Achord said George Purifoy is suspected of stealing the vehicles. A police report says Robert Wilson reported his black 2005 Purifoy Chevrolet pickup truck stolen from Bubba’s Barbecue on Nov. 24. Wilson said he left his keys in the vehicle, went inside Bubba’s and realized his vehicle was stolen 15 to 20 minutes later. He said he didn’t notice anyone outside or walking near the building at the time. The report says Wilson’s friend Kyle Box reported seeing the stolen truck on Mundell Road on Nov. 29. Box said the driver was a young, white male with dark hair and a scruffy beard. On Jan. 1, Sgt. Brad Handley attempted to stop a black Chevy truck going 70 mph in a 30 mph zone. The report says the truck sped up and Handley followed it from East Mountain to Cross Street. Because the truck was going so fast, the report says, the driver had time to park and flee the scene. Handley found the vehicle and advised dispatch of the vehicle’s license number, the report says. That was when he was told the vehicle was stolen from Bubba’s Barbecue in November. The report says Handley searched the area with other officers but couldn’t find the driver. While searching the vehicle Jan. 1, Detective Brian Jones found receipts from Dollar Tree in Berryville, Dollar General in Eureka Springs, McDonald’s in Eureka Springs and Hot Topic from Little Rock. All the receipts were dated after the vehicle was stolen. Jones also found an Arkansas driver’s license, two school pictures, a receipt, sports cards and a leather headband. These items are associated with Shilah Weaver and George Purifoy, the report says.

The police department filed another report on a stolen vehicle Jan. 1, when Shaman Hill said his 2000 Toyota pickup truck had been stolen from Richard Circle on Dec. 31. Hill said he had his keys, debit card and checkbooks in the vehicle, saying charges were made to the debit card after the truck was taken. Jones visited businesses where Hill’s card was used on Jan. 2, showing photos of Weaver and Purifoy to the cashier. The cashier said Purifoy looked familiar but Weaver did not. The police department is asking for anybody who recognizes Purifoy to report it so Purifoy can be brought in for questioning. This isn’t the first time vehicles have been stolen in Eureka Springs over the past year. Achord said several vehicles have been stolen since late October and early November. All of these vehicles, Achord said, had the keys in them. “They’ve all been theft of opportunity,” Achord said. “Don’t leave your keys in your car.”

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In appreciation of the wonderful Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library. I love libraries! Of all the libraries I have been a patron of, and there have been many, the Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library tops the list. It is No. 1 because of its staff, welcoming and assisting. Their care and concern are special, creating the feeling of being with good neighbors, not being a member of an institution. You should be reminded of how good you are and how much the community appreciates you. Health, happiness and prosperity for 2017. – LEON BERT Eureka Springs

Please don’t kill ACA

Dear members of state and federal government (Sen Boozman, Rep. Womack and Sen King and Rep. Ballinger and Sen Paul Ryan) I am writing this as an open letter to the editor in my local paper, since I know there

are many in my community with similar concerns but feel it is hopeless to contact any of you since frequently we get no response at all to letters and emails. I am urging you to preserve the Affordable Care Act so that thousands of us in Arkansas can still have health insurance. Many of us have had to struggle with no insurance at all for years or decades before the ACA, and in the past, others like myself have had to pay outrageous premiums with high deductibles, if we could get insurance at all. My own story includes years of no insurance while self-employed as a farmer in Massachusetts. During that time I was denied health insurance even when willing to pay any premium because I had (to quote the insurance company) “a history of migraines and was of child-bearing age” (I was in my late 30s). Many decades later, without benefit of the ACA, I got insurance but paid $618/month premium with a $3,500 deductible and so I used retirement savings that year. And in case you want to do away with wellness benefits, that would also be a disaster for so many of us. Prior to the ACA, I did not get a needed colonoscopy (family

Citizen of the Week Elizabeth Loudermilk is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Loudermilk won the Arkansas Newspaper Foundation’s essay contest on texting and driving in October, and she will receive her prizes on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Loudermilk will tour the state Capitol and be treated to lunch at the Little Rock Club. To nominate someone for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor. Eureka@gmail.com.

history) because even though my insurer had a so-called wellness benefit, if any problems were found they would retroactively bill it as diagnostic and charge me the full amount (thousands of dollars). Now, having had brain surgery —were it not for the ACA — I would not be able to buy decent insurance because of that kind of “pre-existing condition.” Or it would cost a good deal of my retirement savings (and due to brain damage I am not able to work fulltime at age 63). It has been a Godsend for thousands of us in Arkansas with “pre-existing conditions” to be able to still get insurance. My situation is far from the worst … before the ACA it was a nightmare for so many Arkansas folks if they got sick, not to mention a drain on society when medical bills went unpaid by uninsured individuals. What do you plan to put in its place if you get rid of the ACA? Traditionally federal employees have enjoyed excellent health insurance — now you all benefit from the ACA but are probably wealthy enough to buy insurance even with high premiums. But what about the rest of us????? Thank you for your kind attention to this most important matter. I will publish your replies on my Facebook page and submit to my local paper. Sincerely, – NAN JOHNSON Eureka Springs

A Message from Santa

Santa would like to thank all the children who wrote to him. He loves to hear from you, and this year he has a special message for those who said they had been naughty… Remember God loves you. Humans have not been created to be perfect. But they can learn through their mistakes. So when you mess up and you hurt someone else, here are three things to do: 1) Use these magical words “I’m sorry, please forgive me.” They work best if you really mean them. 2) Do whatever you can to set things right and make up for what you did. If a person cannot forgive you, then ask God to forgive you. 3) Promise yourself that you will not do that again. Then let it go and let there be a new day! The secret of finding the Spirit of Christ-

mas is to think about others more than about yourself. If you want to find joy, help others to find joy. If you want to be loved, then find ways to be loving to others. Knowing this is a better gift than all the stuff and things you may be wishing for and that Santa would love to bring you. Whatever it is you are given, whatever it is you give, receive and give it with love – this will help you find happiness in your life. Wishing you lots and lots of love, and plenty of Christmas cheer to last the whole year HO! HO!! HO !!! Happy New Year!! – LOVE FROM SANTA (c/o one of his helpers)

New Year’s Resolution

Dear Editor: The coming New Year’s resolution should be pretty obvious, particularly when it comes to diet: 2017 will go down in history as the year when plant-based meats have revolutionized the food industry. A dozen start-ups, led by Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods, are creating plantbased burgers and other meats that are more delicious, convenient and healthy than the old-fashioned animal-based variety. They are backed by tech industry pioneers like Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Google principals Sergey Brin and Eric Schmidt, and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel. Even animal meat behemoth Tyson Foods has announced a $150 million venture capital fund to explore and invest in these products. The plant-based food revolution is going mainstream. Hundreds of school, college, hospital, and corporate cafeterias have embraced Meatless Monday. Fast-food chains Chipotle, Panera, Subway, and Taco Bell are rolling out plant-based dinner options. And American consumers are responding, with fully one third reducing their intake of animal-based meats, milks, and other food products. Let’s make this New Year’s resolution about exploring the rich variety of delicious, convenient, healthy plant-based dinners, lunch meats, cheeses, milks, and ice creams available in every supermarket. The internet offers tons of recipes and transition tips. Sincerely, – LAMBERT CRANE

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What do

think

Citizen Opinion by Cindy Worley

Was 2016 a good year for you?

Mei Yang

Kendra Latta

Kelsey Latta

Not bad.

Yes it was!

Yes, I thought so.

“Mei Lei”

“Kendra”

“Kelso”

HIFDA to have luncheon and meeting Jan. 24

The Holiday Island Fire Department Auxiliary will hold its first luncheon and business meeting of the year at noon Tuesday, Jan. 24, at the Clubhouse ballroom at 1 Country Club Drive. The doors open at

Kerwe du Kork will host its inaugural event, a wine dinner benefiting Clear Spring School, on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Cottage Inn. Doors open at 5 p.m. to begin viewing the Mardi Gras shoe box floats decorated by Clear Spring School students. The wine dinner and silent auction will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The menu is in the tradition of what New Orleanians feast on during Mardi Gras. Cottage Inn will also be sharing some lagniappe that evening with those attending the dinner. It costs $55 per person, with $20 from each ticket going toward Clear Spring School. To make reservations, call Cottage Inn at 479-253-5282.

Parks

parades as well. It’s good for parks and the staff enjoys it.” Overall, Huss said, parks has been doing well. He said many projects are underway, saying these projects come with delays and challenges. “Suppliers and weather are always a challenge, and the holidays mix in to create an inconsistent month,” he said. “Despite all of this, we have been utilizing our staff and are still confident that we will

Brian Williams Nancy Fuller

It was OK, some good and some bad.

Not really, a rough year.

“Anna”

“Barb”

“Dena’s Sister”

Great, but somebody better check on Betty White.

Citizen Survey Was 2016 a good year for you? m Yes m No Go to www.lovelycitizen.com and weigh in. Vote by 9 a.m. Wednesday

11:30 a.m. for social visiting and at noon for lunch. Lunch costs $8 and dues are $12. Reservations must be made by Friday, Jan. 20. To reserve a spot, call Drenda Higdon at 479-363-8125.

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membership dues. The total income for 2016 as of November, she said, is $295,142.68. Fusaro moved on to expenses for November, saying the shelter spent $679.02 on advertising, $237.05 on credit card fees, $904.90 on business liability insurance, $95.70 on vehicle insurance, $224.25 on workmen’s compensation, $368.28 on the JS Williams Loan interest, $900 on accounting fees, $208.56 on outside contract services, $284.85 on the dumpster, $1,033.15 on repairs and maintenance, $886.99 on utilities, $157.84 on flea, heart worm and tick, $452.14 on food, $759.27 on supplies, $581.89 on telephone and internet, $359.90 on vet supplies, $300 on emergency medical expenses, $615 on Bates spay assistance, $175 on community neuter expense, $2,147.50 on the ad book, $1,111.25 on the Doggie Style Show, $483 on vet services, $1,238.13 on payroll taxes, $15,887.10 on salaries and wages and $280.38 on mileage and gas. The total expenses in November, she said, are $31,106.56.

see tremendous results in the coming months.” Parks has continued to have consistent visitation, he said, even as it’s gotten colder outside. “I was speaking to a longtime fisherman just this morning. He asked me if there was a race today or ‘Why are all these people here?’ ” Huss said. “I saw license plates from Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Colorado and Nebraska.” He continued, “To borrow from ‘Field of Dreams,’ they are coming, and we are building it. Maybe not in the standard manner, but this is Eureka Springs after all.” From January to November, Fusaro said the shelter has spent $13,350 on insurance, $10,009.84 on interest fees, $13,372.90 on contract services, $23,359.40 for facilities and equipment, $39,076.75 on total operations, $33,583.40 on other types of expenses, $148.320.21 on payroll expenses and $3,450.56 on mileage and gas. The total expenses for 2016 as of November, she said, is $294,868.79. Jay Fusaro pointed out how important it is that the shelter broke even in November. He said the budget calls for the shelter to lose $10,000 during the year, saying that might not happen after all. “There’s a very strong chance we should beat that budget, which would be significant. That would be huge,” he said. When many of the board members joined the board, he said, the shelter had a year-to-date loss of $18,000. “We’ve climbed out of that hole to a break-even position, which is just really terrific,” he said. “There’s strong revenue at the store and good expense control. Let’s hope we have a good December and we’ll see what the final numbers look like.”

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Burden Medical Clinic opens in Eagle Rock By David Frank Dempsey Carroll County News

EAGLE ROCK—After a decade-and-a half of practicing medicine in Baxter, Kan., Dr. Tyson L. Burden recently opened Burden Medical Clinic at Mitchell Plaza in Eagle Rock, Mo. His goal is to operate a version of the “ideal clinic.” The basic tenets of an ideal clinic include being available almost all of the time. By having the office phone number go directly to his and his wife’s cell phones they are able to respond quickly to most requests for appointments. Burden’s wife, Carmen, is the clinic receptionist. They are seeking a small practice with a limited number of patients. That is another principle of the ideal clinic. “The idea of this new clinic is to be able to spend more time with patients without having to meet the demands of a high overhead,” Burden said during an interview at the clinic in late December. In keeping with the low overhead rule, Burden and his wife remodeled the Mitchell Plaza suite themselves, and did an excellent job of it. The walls are a pleasant pale yellow and the furniture is understated and nice, making for a very relaxing atmosphere.

HI Presbyterian Church to have six-week study on prayer

The Holiday Island Presbyterian Church will present a six-week study on “Prayer: How to and Why We Pray.” The study begins on Sunday, Jan. 8 and will continue weekly until Sunday, Feb. 5, at 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact Sue Stille.

HI Community Church to host Friday morning Bible study Jan. 13

The Holiday Island Community Church at 188 Stateline Drive will have a Friday morning Bible study at 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13.

Their desire to stick to a small and personal practice notwithstanding, the clinic offers a full range of lab services and basic office procedures. They are affiliated with Mercy in Joplin, Mo., but because Burden Medical Clinic is independent they can work with any of the hospitals in the area. That is a plus for patients from Missouri and Arkansas. “We haven’t done any advertising yet because we are just getting started, but we have patients already,” Burden said. He hopes to bring in patients from among the 2,000 or so residents in the Eagle Rock and Golden area. The clinic might prove attractive for Holiday Island residents, too, because it is slightly closer than clinics in Eureka Springs and there is much less traffic. Tyson L. Burden was born, raised and educated in the McPherson, Kan., area and graduated from McPherson College in 1993. He completed medical school at the University of Kansas in 1997 and did his residency in internal medicine at the University of Kansas at Wichita between 1997 and 2000. The residency included additional rotational periods of work in pediatrics.

During his residency Burden was chosen for the acclaimed Alpha Omega Alpha award that is given to one resident per year in the Wichita School. Burden wisely does not take awards too seriously but he admits to being proud of that one. After his residency Burden worked for St. John’s Hospital before opening his own private practice. For more than three years Burden lived in Eagle Rock making the long commute to and from Baxter Springs. In 2012 the family moved to Eureka Springs from where he made the even longer drive to his practice in Kansas. Since opening the new clinic the short drive from Eureka Springs to Eagle Rock is something that gives him much more time for his work and family. The Burdens have two daughters, ages 5 and 8. Patient visits to Burden Medical Clinic are $109 for new patients and $74 for established patients. The clinic accepts cash and Medicare with secondary insurance that pays for the costs not covered by Medicare. Currently they do not accept primary insurance without Medicare. Their location is in Mitchell Plaza at 32567 High-

Photo by David Frank Dempsey

After 15 years of practice in Baxter Springs, Kansas Dr. Tyson Burden has opened Burden Medical Clinic in Eagle Rock, Missouri.

way 86 in Eagle Rock, Mo. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Burden call 417737-9191.

Cornerstone expanding into Boone County in 2017 Charles T. Cross, president and chief executive officer of Cornerstone Bank, has announced the hiring of the bank’s first two staff members for its upcoming entry into the Harrison, market. Nate Wilson and Kelly Miller, formerly of Community First Bank, have joined Cornerstone as a lending team in Harrison. \Wilson, who will serve as senior vice president/loan officer, is a native of Harrison, having graduated from high school there in 1997. He received his college degree from University of Central Arkansas in May 2001. He has been in banking for the past 10 years in both operations and lending capacities.

Miller, also a native of Harrison, will serve as loan assistant in Cornerstone’s Harrison office. She has worked at Community First Bank since 1998 in customer service, deposit operations and, since 2005, as a loan assistant. “We are thrilled to add two seasoned bankers of Nate and Kelly’s caliber to our growing bank team,” Cross said in a news release. “Our company is excited to bring its brand of true community banking to Harrison and feel blessed to be afforded the opportunity to serve the businesses and citizens of Boone County. With the affiliation of these two professionals, we look to be off to a great start in building a bank team that is sec-

ond to none. We are thrilled to welcome Nate and Kelly to the Cornerstone family.” Cornerstone Bank, a 105-year-old financial institution that is based in Eureka Springs is under contract on approximately seven acres across U.S. Highway 65 from Walmart in Harrison. The bank intends to construct a full service banking center in 2017 at that location. Additionally, there are plans to open a temporary facility to serve customers while under construction. The local bank has been growing rapidly during the past several years; however, this will be the bank’s first location in Boone County.

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Parks commission agrees to purchase feral hog traps By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

The Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission is cracking down on feral hogs. On Tuesday, Dec. 27, the commission agreed to purchase two feral hog traps. Parks director Justin Huss said a city employee saw a feral hog near the cabins at Lake Leatherwood, and commissioner Jay Fitzsimmons said that worried him. “By the cabins? That’s scary,” Fitzsimmons said. Chairman Bill Featherstone said he heard from a resident recently about another sighting, saying that sighting was a little scary. “He said he ran into them …literally ran into them. He was running on a trail and ran into several of them, and one of the smaller ones actually got aggressive with him and chased him,” Featherstone said. “So it’s time.” Huss agreed. “Oh, it’s time. That’s why it’s on the agenda, because we need to adjust our allocations to include $22,000 for feral hogs,” Huss said. Commissioner Stephen Foster asked where that number came from, and Huss said two traps would cost around $14,000. Additionally, Huss said, the commission would need to purchase corn for the traps and pay for labor to man the traps. The traps can be pulled by an all-terrain vehicle, Huss said, but he doesn’t know if the parks department’s current equipment is good enough. “If we get into rugged areas, we’ll need to drag it back in,” he said. “We may need to look at a different type of four-wheeler.” It will take quite some time to completely eradicate the feral hogs, he added, because the animals procreate so quickly. “We’re not going to get it done next month or six months from now or even a year from now,” Huss said. “It’s a huge issue.” “It’s not the way you want to spend your money,” Featherstone said. “It’s not,” Huss responded. “There’s nothing delightful about it. At every turn, there’s potentially money we have to spend.” Featherstone asked when the commission could begin trapping hogs, and Huss said it would take two weeks for the traps to arrive. From that point, he said, he wasn’t sure how it would go. “I don’t know how many hours this is going

to take. I don’t know how many staff people are going to go out there and throw corn,” Huss said. “Are we going to catch them two days a week? Three days a week? I don’t really know. We’re learning as we go.” Huss said he was also worried about the costs of disposing the hogs. The best way to get rid of the hogs is by cremating them, Huss said, but he doesn’t know exactly how much that will cost. “I know a large incinerator is about $20,000,” Huss said. “At this point, we’ve made some outreach, but we’ve got to go. We’ve got to do it.” Featherstone agreed. “They’re as pervasive now as they’ve ever been,” he said. “The problem is getting worse, not better, and that’s everywhere, because they populate so fast. The only thing we can do is mitigate the problem.” Featherstone added, “Without any activity on our part, it’s probably always going to come back to us. That’s just the reality of it. It’s not a good situation.” Fitzsimmons asked Huss to bring a summary of the costs to the commission’s next meeting, and Foster said he’d like to see that, too. “I’m telling you what I have. What do you want me to put on paper?” Huss asked. “The numbers you’re extracting from your head,” Foster said. “We have the cost of traps, the cost of corn and the cost of labor. I don’t know how much corn will cost,” Huss said. “We’re learning this. We can’t wait until next month to order. Then we’re not trapping until February.” Featherstone said the commission needed to make a decision on the traps soon. “This is like putting a roof on your house. It hurts writing that check, and you don’t feel like you’re getting any benefit out of it,” Featherstone said. “But if you don’t do it, you’re going to start getting water in your house. When the roof starts leaking, you don’t want to wait to fix it.” He continued, “You go ahead and write the check. So let’s get the traps, see what the results are and amend our ways accordingly.” Fitzsimmons moved to purchase two traps for no more than $15,000, and the commission agreed to do so. In other business, Huss updated the commission on the status of two grants. The first

grant, he said, involves the playground project at Lake Leatherwood City Park. Huss said there were some issues ordering the swing sets, saying he got the grant extended until May to pay for the equipment. The other grant, he said, is a bit more unique. Huss explained that a grant originally meant for Harmon Park can be used for sidewalks and exercise trails. He said the commission could agree to use this grant to build an exercise trail at the Eureka Springs Community Center. Fitzsimmons pointed out that the grant is for parks, not the community center. Huss said there are ways to get around that, saying he spoke with the chairwoman of the Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation about it. “What I proposed is we can’t do it, but if this project is transferrable and the community center wanted to fund that match, we could roll this project over and build that trail this spring,” Huss said. “The only other thing it could be used for is sidewalks.” “We need sidewalks,” Fitzsimmons said. Huss agreed but said the commission would have to match 20 percent of the grant, which would be around $13,000. Featherstone asked the commissioners if they were opposed to redirecting the grant to sidewalks or a walking trail at the community center, and nobody objected. Also at the meeting, commissioner Ferguson Stewart said he is working on the grand opening of the new playground and camp cabins at Lake Leatherwood City Park. Ferguson said the event is planned for Saturday, March 4, saying he hoped to get some promotional signage around town before it happens. Huss said he has spoken with Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission director Mike Maloney about that. “They’re certainly going to pump it out a little bit for us and see what they can do with some of the social media and all that stuff,” Huss said. Fitzsimmons said he’s excited about the event. “It’s nice to show the community what progress we’ve made,” Fitzsimmons said. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at City Hall.

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New Year’s Eve

Photos by Tavi Ellis

New Year’s Eve is always a party in Eureka Springs. Here, some locals get together to ring in 2017.

Wolfman Byron Thomas is having a doggone good time Joseph Linker and McKenna Hussey spend their eve- J.D. and Stella know the importance of a midnight kiss in the wee hours of the morning at Event Eureka. ning together in style. for good luck in the upcoming new year.

As the clock strikes midnight, prize-filled balloons drop from the ceiling at Event EuParty people are on their feet and dancing at Brews. reka, raining free drink tickets on the crowd.

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Back to school

Photos by Tavi Ellis

The Eureka Springs Elementary School bustled with activity Tuesday morning, as teachers and staff welcomed students back from winter break.

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vet them. We’re not just going to send our animals there. We’re going to ask all the pertinent questions and make sure they meet our standards on how we handle our adoptions.” She said the shelter will be seeking more foster homes for dogs and will hold quarterly adoption events at the shelter. These events will benefit the shelter in many ways, Mittler said. “It helps increase foot traffic at the shelter. It gets people on the grounds, and some people who haven’t been or haven’t been for a long time can come,” she said. Another benefit of the events, Mittler said, is that they will make adopting animals much easier than off-site adoptions. “It’s going to be a lot easier to do them on-site when we have all the information in front of us,” Mittler said. The first on-site adoption event will be held in February, she said, and will

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be called “Find the love of your life at Good Shepherd.” Mittler added that the shelter is aware of how important social media is and plans to step up Good Shepherd’s social media presence in 2017. “I just want everyone to understand this is a priority for us, and we are taking it very seriously,” Mittler said. “We hope to see those numbers go down for our long-term animals. “ Marchant agreed, saying it’s especially important to promote the shelter on Facebook. To help Good Shepherd, Marchant suggested sharing posts from the page with friends. “One reason people become fans of a Facebook page is they genuinely like and are interested in the object of a page, or they are doing something because someone they know did it …friends of friends,” Marchant said. She said she has been and will continue working on the shelter’s presence on Facebook. “We look forward to a productive 2017,” Marchant said.

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ES superintendent reports smooth school year By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

If you ask Eureka Springs Superintendent Bryan Pruitt, the 2016-17 school year has been going pretty well. Pruitt reported Tuesday that enrollment has increased a bit, saying the school district has had no major hiccups so far this school year. “I’m looking forward to us getting to concentrate on our objectives and meeting those goals,” Pruitt said. He said these goals include increasing test scores to show improvement in math, literacy and science. This is the scone year the students have taken the ACT Aspire exam, Pruitt said. He explained that juniors will be taking the regular ACT exam, which will determine scholarships for many of them. “We’re excited to see progress on that. We’ll start to see some data trends soon,” he said. The school year doesn’t necessarily get harder as standardized testing approaches, Pruitt said. He described how hard the staff worked during the fall, saying that work will pay off this semester. “You’ve got to work all year long just to be successful on the second semester, because that’s when the test is,” he said. “We want to come back here mentally prepared and focused. We’ve set our goals and we’re going to work hard to obtain them.” He continued, “We’ve got a great group of kids here and a great group of teachers, so I hope to see continual improvement on that.” Along with increasing ACT Aspire scores, Pruitt said, he wants to find ways to increase the graduation rate. The standardized test scores and graduation rate are both factors that determine the school’s grade from the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). ADE releases a document assigning every school in Arkansas a letter grade based on a 300-point scale each year. The grades are based on

the results of state-required End-ofCourse math and literacy tests, as well as the size of the achievement gap and the school’s graduation rate. “Last year, we got a C. We want to improve that,” Pruitt said. Another reason he wants to improve the graduation rate, Pruitt said, is that he hates to see students study for years and fail to graduate. “Every year, you have some kids who’ve gone to school for 13 years and they get up here to be a senior and have a bad day and run off,” Pruitt said. “It’s so disheartening when that happens.” To improve the graduation rate, Pruitt said, he intends to provide more enrichment opportunities for students. “We applied for the horticulture program. That’s another career line that we’re looking at,” Pruitt said. “We want to provide more programs and opportunities for our kids, whatever it takes to keep them interested and involved. We want to provide activity and be a nice, safe environment where kids feel welcome and comfortable.” One way to help the students enjoy school more, he said, is by teaching them how to use computers for standardized testing. Pruitt said standardized testing takes place on a computer, and students need to know how that works. “We just want them to feel comfortable using technology. That’s where the testing is,” he said. “That’s one of the things we’re going to work on to give them the confidence to use those applications for learning.” Moving into the second half of the semester, Pruitt said, he’s optimistic that the school will achieve these goals. “The kids seem to be excited about being here. The teachers are excited about being here,” Pruitt said. “We’ve had a good holiday break, and I think everybody’s ready to come back in here and get the ball rolling. We’re going to have a good semester.”

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Descendant of ES historical figure to purchase family grave stones

Fifty-three years after her death, Eureka Springs historical figure Lena Wilson and her mother will be receiving grave stones. Wilson’s descendant Todd Cannon has contacted Eureka Springs Cemetery sexton Gloria Stephens and the Alpena Monument Company to arrange for Lena and Caroline Wilson to have proper headstones next to the marble gravestone of James Wilson in the Wilson family plot. The Wilsons moved to Eureka Springs in 1897. James Wilson was known for his carpentry skills and helped construct the Basin Park Hotel in 1904. Lena Wilson attended school at the Old Red Brick Schoolhouse and graduated in 1900, becoming a schoolteacher and teaching in Colorado and Eureka Springs. James Wilson acquired five small houses in town to be rented out to local families, also purchasing and renovating a large house on Pivot Rock Road where he lived with his family. He died of pneumonia in 1922 and was buried in what is now the Eureka Springs Cemetery in a large family plot with a Wilson family headstone and his own marble grave-

stone. At the time of his death, he had sufficient wealth to purchase a large lot and marker. After her mother died in 1933, Lena Wilson changed her occupation from schoolteacher to garbage collector. In 1949, she told a reporter that she found her profession as a garbage collector more profitable, comfortable and healthier than being a schoolteacher. Rumors circulated in town for years about Lena Wilson’s love affair with a businessman who was rejected as one of her suitors by James Wilson. Some say the love affair caused her to become a garbage collector. After both of her parents died, Lena Wilson was not well-equipped to take care of the family’s financial affairs. She became discouraged with unruly renters in the family’s five small houses in Eureka Springs and left the houses unattended, eventually using the wood from the houses for firewood and to construct a small second home to live in. She lost her sole source of income when she was forced to stop selling hogs because of a law saying only cooked gar-

Photo courtesy of the Eureka Springs Historical Museum

Lena Wilson is known for being one of Eureka Springs’ most notable garbage collectors.

bage could be fed to hogs. She had no way to cook garbage. She died in October 1963 from cancer and is buried next to her father and mother in the Eureka Springs Cemetery. Her mother’s grave is unmarked and her grave is marked only by a thin metal strip placed on the grave. Lena Wilson always maintained her

sense of joy and happiness in her very simple life. Animals and ordinary people became the love of her life. Her many acts of kindness to the poor and to those on her garbage routes endeared her for several decades to the townspeople of Eureka Springs. Soon, she will be recognized with a gravestone of her very own.

Eureka Springs Mardi Gras events to begin Jan. 7 The Eureka Springs Mardi Gras celebration will begin with the King’s Day Kick-Off Party at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Rowdy Beaver Tavern. At the party, the royal court and new king and queen will be introced. It is open to the public, and the royalty will lead everyone in second line. Umbrella decorating is scheduled for 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 at New Delhi and 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Eureka Live. Everyone will get a chance to decorate their own umbrella and create some Mardi Gras spirit. The royalty will lead the second line. Taste of N’Awlins will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Grand Central Hotel and Taverne. The event will take visitors back to the French Quarter in New Orleans, with hot

beignets, cafe au lair and a performance by a jazz trio. There will be an opportunity to meet the royal court at the event. Palette to Palate: Arti Gras will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Basin Park Hotel’s sixth floor lobby. The Eureka Springs School of the Arts sponsors the event, where participants will create some Mardi Gras magic. It costs $45 per person, and brushes, paint and a canvas are provided. Admission will be available at the door but space is limited. Call 479-2535384 for more information. The Coronation Ball is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at the Crescent Hotel Crystal Ballroom. The ball iso a grand royal procession followed by dinner and dancing. There will be socializing, drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

The Eureka Gras Night Parade Lights and Sound Parade will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, in Downtown Eureka Springs on Spring and Main Streets. There will be themed floats, walkers, dancers and Mardi Gras music. After the parade, there will be street dancing. The Jokers Masquerade Ball is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. It is a costume ball featuring a royal mini parade, buffet, dancing and a costume contest. For more information, contact Mary Popovac at 225-405-9672 or Steve Roberson at 479-253-7018. Costumes are required. The Costume Day Parade is slated for 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, in Downtown Eureka Springs on Spring and Main

Streets. It is a themed parade with the royalty, themed floats, walkers, bands, dancers and animals. The parade is led by the Krewe of Barkus. The Crescent Hotel will host a jazz brunch at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, in the Crystal Dining Room. There will be food, fun, music and dancing. Remember to bring your umbrellas. The King Cake Ball and Mardi Gras Dinner will cap off the celebration starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at St. Elizabeth’s Parish Center on Passion Play Road. There will be a cajun dinner, dancing, a cash bar and music by Naturally Brass. Costumes are optional, and you will have one last chance to greet the Krewe of Krazo royalty. To reserve a spot, call 479-253-8864 or 479-2534503.

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CALENDAR of events

Send calendar entries to Kelby Newcomb at CCNNews@cox-internet.com. The calendar is reserved for events sponsored by non-profit entities, benefits for non-profits and free events. First priority will be given to organizations providing a public service, such as rural fire departments, schools, churches, hospital auxiliaries and services for senior citizens or veterans. Submissions should be timely. Calendar listings should not be more than 30 days in advance of the event. The calendar is sometimes edited to fit the available space in the print edition. See the full calendar online at www.LovelyCitizen.com.

January: New Mexico Tour

The Holiday Island Recreation Center is taking a trip to Albuquerque and Santa Fe, N.M., from Monday, May 22, to Sunday, May 28. Transportation is on a luxury Motor Coach with a tour designed by Diamond Tours of Fort Myers, Fla. Deposits for the trip are due in January. For more information contact Janice Murphy at the Recreation Center at 479-253-9890, 479244-7669 or visit GroupTrips.com/ HolidayIslandTravelClub.

Jan. 7: NWA Permaculture Study Group

The Northwest Arkansas Permaculture Study Group will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at the home of Mariellen Griffith at 129 Appaloosa Dr. on the island in Holiday Island. Ken Trimble, organizer of the Eureka Springs Pollinator Alliance, will speak on “Bees and Their Contributions as a Pollinator to Our Plants.” For more information contact Mariellen Griffith at 479-363-6401.

Jan. 8: EUUF Service

Vela Giri will discuss his trip to the demonstrations regarding the oil pipeline in Standing Rock, N.D., at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at 17 Elk St.

Jan. 8: EUUF Public Talk

Khentrul Rinpoche will give a public talk on “The Purpose of This Human Life” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk St.

Jan. 9: Metafizzies Meeting

Rebekah Clark will lead the Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) in a session of divine

singing and sound meditation at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. No vocal experience is necessary. Chants and mantras from multiple traditions will be used. All are welcome.

Jan. 15: Five and Dime Script Submission

Five and Dime Drama Collective is soliciting scripts for the Spring 2017 theatrical production. Script categories include 10-minute plays, one act plays between 20 and 30 minutes or full-length plays between 60 and 90 minutes. Scripts must be original works that have never been produced and must be by a local Eureka Springs author. The deadline to submit a script is Jan. 15. For submission information and guidelines email FiveAndDimeDrama@gmail.com.

Jan. 15: EUUF Service

Rabbi Rob Lennick will lead the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship with a sermon titled “From Darkness to Light: Reflections on Solstice, Christmas and Hanukkah” at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at 17 Elk St.

Jan. 22: EUUF Service

Forrest Jacobi will present a program titled “Five Wishes: the advance directive that is legal in the state of Arkansas” at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 11 am. Sunday, Jan. 22, at 17 Elk St. There will be 30 copies of this legal document available for attendees to complete and sign.

Jan. 28: Historical Museum Garage Sale

The Third Annual Eureka Springs Historical Museum’s Garage Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Inn of the Ozarks Con-

vention Center. Admission is $3 per person. Tables and booths are available for rent on limited basis. Set-up will be Friday, Jan. 27. Contact Kindra at 479-253-9768 Ext. 602 or email kindra@innoftheozarks.com for information and to reserve your spot. Admission and booth rental proceeds will benefit the Eureka Springs Historical Museum.

Jan. 29: EUUF Service

Moshe and Hamsa Newmark will give an update on Syria and the numerous projects they are working on in their refugee camp plus the Bridge of Peace School at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, at 17 Elk St.

ONGOING MEETINGS

St. James Episcopal Church holds community suppers from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sundays. Meals are provided by local restaurants. St. James is the church with the red door located at 86 Prospect Ave. on the Historic Loop. Meals are served downstairs in the undercroft. Holiday Island Community Church will hold a Christmas Bible Study called “A Clear View of the Birth of Jesus” by Dr. Kenneth Bailey at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays in the church library at 188 State Line Drive. The study begins on Wednesday, Nov. 30 and ends on Wednesday, Dec. 21. A support group for those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers is held at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month at ECHO Community Room. For more information email Sally at SarahG@arkansas.net or call 479-9811587. New Day Fellowship will host a

prayer night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday at 440 Passion Play Road in Eureka Springs. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend this quiet time and meet with God for prayer and meditation. Griefshare is holding a 13-week grief sharing session starting from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays at Faith Bible Church in Suite C of the Holiday Island Shopping Center. This is a Bible-based, non-denominational support group for people that have lost a loved one, no matter how long ago it was. For more information call 479-253-8925. Berryville’s Alcoholics Anonymous chapter meets at 7 p.m. each Thursday at the Community of Christ Church at 501 Orchard Drive. The meetings take place in the basement next to the lower parking lot of the church. For more information call 870-929-6236. Carroll County Cruisers and Collectables meets the last Monday of every month at various locations. Show and Shine Cruise-ins will be held during the spring and summer months on the Berryville Square. For more information call 879-423-7928. The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center will have board games available from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center will host an art class from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Fridays at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. The Eureka Springs Duplicate Bridge Club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Monday at the Holiday Island Clubhouse. For more information call Jean or Clarence at 479-253-2627.

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Confronting chronic ailments

he headline read “7 diseases cost state billions, study says.” That is billions with a “B.” Arkansas Jim Fain has the third-highest numbers of diseases per capita, beaten only by West Virginia and Tennessee. Missouri did better than Arkansas, but the closer you get to state borders, likely more similarities occur. The seven diseases include heart disease, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, lung conditions, mental disorders and stroke. The actual dollar amount was reported to be $13.9 billion. The report said medical treatment would cost $2.6 billion, lost productivity (including missed workdays by employees and family and friends who are caregivers) as well as lower output, would reach $11.3 billion. Plus, pain and suffering — that wasn’t mentioned. Western medicine, as it is, doesn’t do a particularly good job with these chronic ailments. They do pretty well, often stellar, when the chronic ailment causes an acute problem, like heart disease producing a heart attack, that is if you can get quick treatment and not have it bankrupt you in the process. But other than emphasizing a good diet, certain prescribed drugs and appropriate exercise, there isn’t a lot of preventive choice. This is where dietary supplements can be of benefit in a complementary way. Looking at each of the seven ailments in a holistic way we see that each of the above (with maybe the exception of mental illness) has in common chronic and internal inflammation/oxidation. Just a few dietary supplements taken daily could make a lot of difference for each ailment including mental illness. The short list would include multivitamins, omega 3s, a wide range of natural Cox2 inhibitors (snuff out the inflammation) and antioxidants. Depending upon the ailment and symptoms, specific supplements could then be added to this base. Folks under 40 and above 18 (legalities!) benefit from the multivitamin and omega 3s while anyone over 40 years old would benefit with all three. Sometimes there are medical reasons for not supplementing. For instance, I wouldn’t add a supplement that does the same thing as a prescribed drug without close follow-up. Anyone who uses a blood thinner like Coumadin or Warfarin would have to be very careful across the board. Even omega 3s might be too much, though these problems can be overcome with simple lab testing and adjusting of the drug. The three dietary products, when used daily, would improve overall nutrition, reduce disease-causing inflammation, provide antioxidant protection and nourish the brain and heart especially. When this is all done in supplement form, life should get better.

Wisecrack ZODIAC ARIES: You reclaim something from your past; could be a lost love, or a million-dollar movie idea from your 8th grade diary. As long as its not that poodle-perm you rocked in the 80s, you’re good. TAURUS: Don’t worry about speaking softly and carrying a big stick. Tasers come in tiny lipstick cases now. You can zap the jerks without them ever seeing it coming. GEMINI: Some people have their best years ahead of them because they keep their photo albums on the coffee table. Yours are out the door and down the path less taken. Wear comfy shoes. CANCER: Some days your life is like a string of ABBA songs, and other days the spiked brownies are out of your system. If you’re singing “Dancing Queen” while peeing in a cup, you may be in trouble. LEO: If you’re determined to walk around with something up your butt, buy a thong and be done with it. That way, you have no one to blame — or thank — but yourself. VIRGO: You may think you don’t need New Year’s resolutions, but your liquor store receipts and phone records say otherwise. At least get an app to keep yourself from drunk texting your ex and your old gym teacher. LIBRA: On Thursday, you’re more nervous than a porcupine at a quilting bee. Relax and feel free to strut your stuff, just watch out for someone else’s pointy ends. SCORPIO: For you, happiness has been harder to find than a Kardashian without an Instagram. Practice that duckface, because the universe is about to like your selfie. SAGITTARIUS: If you let all your stress go, the only thing holding you together is the frayed elastic in your underwear. Buy your-

self some new bloomers before you snap. CAPRICORN: Friends keep you from being lonely, support you when you’re sad, and also let you see what you would look like if you fell asleep on their couch and had a Victorian mustache drawn on you with a Sharpie. Maybe you should just get a goldfish. AQUARIUS: This year you will find love, you will stumble

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upon fame, and you’ll trip over fortune. Be glad there’s not more coming your way, or all that goodness might put you in a body cast. PISCES: When the path seems long, feel free to ditch those hiking boots and try out your latest winged flying contraption. You may not make it far, but you’ll entertain dozens of people when you jump off the roof and flap.

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LIVELY Entertainment

THURSDAY, JAN. 5 • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Artist Reception: The Circle and the Square, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Cathouse, 82 Armstrong, 479-363-9976: The George Brothers, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-253-7020: Happy Hour, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Green Screen Karaoke, 9 p.m. • Farmers’ Market, Pine Mountain Village: Los Roscoes, 9 a.m. to noon

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• Grande Taverne, 37 N. Main St., 479253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 105 E. Van Buren, 479-253-2500: TBA, 9 p.m. FRIDAY, JAN. 6 • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Rozenbridge, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Cathouse, 82 Armstrong, 479-363-9976: Voxana, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: Reeves Brothers, 9 p.m. • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-2537020: Happy Hour, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Arkansas Red, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: TBA, 6 p.m. to close • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 479-2532500: DJ Karaoke w/ Kara, 8 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 47 Spring St., 479363-6444: The Pearson Brothers, 8 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: 2 Dog 2 Karaoke, 7

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Happy Hour, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Texas Holdem, 7 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 479-253-8544: Free Pool MONDAY, JAN. 9 • Chelsea’s: SprUngbilly, 9 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Happy Hour, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. TUESDAY, JAN. 10 • Cathouse, 479-363-9976: Los Roscoes, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 9 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Happy Hour, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Game Night: Texas Hold’em and Pool Tournament, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11 • Cathouse, 479-363-9976: Jimmy Wayne Garrett, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169: Happy Hour, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Wild Women Wednesdays, Ladies Night • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): SOB, 9 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Karaoke, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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arguing with everyone and threatening them. Officers responded, but the female had left the residence on foot upon arrival. 1:32 a.m. — A complainant advised of a possible fight in progress downtown. Officers responded and checked the area but did not see anyone fighting. 11:37 a.m. — A complainant advised that his truck was stolen overnight. He said his debit card was in the vehicle and was now being used. An officer took a report. 6:10 p.m. — A caller advised that a vehicle was full of occupants who were drinking alcohol and that they could smell it from the vehicle. An officer witnessed the vehicle and advised it was a taxi. The officer advised that the driver was dropping off occupants who appeared intoxicated. Jan. 2 1:36 a.m. — An officer responded to an alarm at an area business. The officer checked the area and the building. All was well.

SATURDAY, JAN. 7 • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Julian Davis & the Hayburners, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Cathouse, 82 Armstrong, 479-363-9976: Mark Shields and Good Company, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Chelsea’s, 479-253-6723: Handmade Moments, 9 p.m. • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: DJ and Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: TBA, 6 p.m. to close • Legends Saloon, 479-253-2500: SOB, 9 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: 3 Cent Acoustic, noon to 4 p.m.; 3 Cent Acoustic, 8 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 479-253-8544: Mardi Gras Krewe of Krazo King’s Day Kick Off, 5 p.m.; Southern Confession, 7 p.m. SUNDAY, JAN. 8 • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: Green Screen Karaoke, 7 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122:

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for the last hour. An officer responded and spoke with the neighbor, who advised she would keep her dog inside for the night. 4:12 p.m. — An officer took a report about alleged fraud. 4:30 p.m. — An officer made contact with a homeowner about blowing leaves into the road and not collecting them. 7:06 p.m. — An officer took a report on theft. 8:44 p.m. — Officers responded to a report of drinking in public. It was unfounded. 9:08 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of gunshots. It was unfounded. 10:52 p.m. — Officers responded to a report of a fight. It was unfounded. Jan. 1 1:31 a.m. — A complainant advised that a female who rents a room from him was

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LOOKING BACK

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Holiday Island Community Church’s Pastor Jeff Timm, right, presents a $4,000 check to Lt. Nicholas Arroqui from the Salvation Army.

Holiday Island churches unite to help Salvation Army

Holiday Island Community Church’s Pastor Jeff Timm recently gave $4,000 to the Salvation Army on behalf of various Holiday Island churches and the Holiday Island Rotary and Elks clubs. Timm realized there wasn’t a presence of the Salvation Army at the Holiday Island Shopping Center and began asking questions about that. He determined that when the local Salvation Army representative died, nobody kept his work going. Timm and Glenda George of Holiday Island Community Church went to work contacting local churches as well as the

Holiday Island Rotary Club and the Holiday Island Elks Club. They eventually got a Salvation Army bucket manned with bell ringers for two weeks at Sun Fest Market. Their efforts resulted in a $4,000 donation to the organization. A total of 72 people rang the Salvation Army bells over the two-week period. The groups that participated are Holiday Island Baptist Church, Holiday Island Community Church, Faith Bible Church, Holiday Island Presbyterian Church, the Holiday Island Elks Club and the Holiday Island Rotary Club.

ES School Menu Monday, Jan. 9 Breakfast: Egg, cheese and bacon breakfast boat, applesauce, juice and milk Lunch: Pepperoni stuffed sandwich pocket, baby carrots and broccoli bites, applesauce, craisins, juice and milk. Tuesday, Jan. 10 Breakfast: French toast sticks and mozzarella string cheese, hot cinnamon apple slices, juice and milk Lunch: Chicken sandwich, waffle fries, sandwich veggie sides, fruit, juice and milk Wednesday, Jan. 11 Breakfast: Homemade blueberry muffin and yogurt cup, Mandarin oranges, juice and milk

Lunch: Spaghetti with meat sauce and cheese filled bread stick, corn, steamed broccoli, pineapple tidbits, juice and milk Thursday, Jan. 12 Breakfast: Turkey sausage breakfast pizza, strawberry cup, juice and milk Lunch: Homemade chicken crispitos, black bean salad, salsa, green bell pepper strips, diced peaches, juice and milk Friday, Jan. 13 Breakfast: Mini pancakes, fruit, juice and milk Lunch: Honey barbecue pulled pork sandwich, spiral fries, cole slaw, black bean salad, strawberry cup, juice and milk

Photo courtesy of the Eureka Springs Historical Museum

Have you ever noticed the old benches in Basin Spring Park with the name ‘Stillions’ on them? What about the initials C.A.S. worked into the stonework to the left of the doors at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church? You must have noticed the Basin Park Hotel, the courthouse and the estimated 54 miles of stone retaining walls around town. This is the work of Clarence and John Stillions. John T. Stillions moved his family to Eureka Springs in 1885 after hearing about the healing water of the springs. John had rheumatism and was quickly cured after taking the waters. He was a stone mason, and by 1895, his son Clarence, 14, joined his father’s firm of Norville and Stillions. In 1901, Clarence met and married Minnie Bradley and in 1902 began construction of their home at 142 Judah St., the small stone house on the right as you turn down the street. It was four years before he completed the house, which is owned by his descendants today. Clarence met a man in 1917 who told him of a devastating tornado in Charleston, Ill. Clarence went to see if he could help. He came back and gathered up his family and moved there to help rebuild the town. He was 36 years old and off to build another town, one stone at a time.

Senior Center Menu The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. Lunch is served weekdays at noon. Monday, Jan. 9 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, zucchini and tomatoes, wheat bread and rosy pears Tuesday, Jan. 10 Chicken and dumplings, purple hull peas, mixed greens, cornbread and am-

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Wednesday, Jan. 11 Chicken stew, fluffy rice, carrots, cornbread and cherry dump cake Thursday, Jan. 12 Spaghetti with meat sauce, broccoli, Texas toast and cinnamon peaches Friday, Jan. 13 Barbecue chicken breast, potatoes and onions, tangy coleslaw, wheat bread and frosted spice cake

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Are you facing extra holiday bills? Do you need to supplement your income?

In-Home Caregivers The Area Agency on Aging of NW Arkansas is looking for Personal Care Assistants (PCA’s) to work with our In-Home Care clients. We are looking for trained PCA’s with good work ethics and a caring attitude. If not trained, we will provide FREE training for the right applicants that are otherwise eligible for employment. Part- time schedules - up to 28 hours per week. $9.25 per hour UPCOMING CLASS SCHEDULE: January 9 – 13, 2017 For more information and to apply visit: www.aaanwar.org/Employment Employment is subject to a clear pre-employment background screen, drug test and approved PCA training. This position will remain open until filled. EEO Employer/AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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Collette Bradt passed away on Christmas morning, 2016 in the loving care of The Circle of Life Hospice Home in Bentonville, Arkansas. Collette was born Jan. 17, 1929, in Denver, Colo. to Gail and Jewel Ireland. A true Colorado native daughter of a Colorado Attorney General, Collette Ireland was raised in Denver, and then attended The University of Colorado in Boulder, where she met her life partner for 67 years, Gordon Bradt, a veteran just returning from World War II. They were married in Denver on Jan. 28, 1950 and then moved to Gordon’s hometown of Evanston, Ill. In Evanston and Wilmette, Collette and Gordon raised three children, Kristine, Terese and Andrew, while Gordon worked at Bell & Howell for 22 years. In 1973, Gordon and Collette created Kinetico, Inc., where they began manufacturing Gordon’s kinetic sculpture designs. This led them to Busch, Arkansas, in 1974, where they set up shop and built a new life for themselves manufacturing and marketing Gordon’s designs all over the world. Kinetico Studios remains active to this day. In Busch and Eureka Springs, Collette pursued her lifelong talent as a watercolor and pastel artist. Her renditions of local buildings included The Eureka Springs Historical Museum and The Palace Hotel, paintings that are still featured today. She was active in the community, serving as president of the Inspiration Point Volunteer Fire Association in the early 1990s and always involved in Carroll County Democratic politics. But in 2005, Collette and

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Gordon retired to a lakeside home in Prairie Creek, Ark., and Rogers became their new territory. She never changed, from childhood to old age. Collette had personality, heart, spirit and spunk. She enjoyed and cherished her many friends and family, who often say, “I’ve never known anyone like her before!” Collette was preceded in death by her father and mother and her brother, Roger Ireland. Collette is survived by her husband, Gordon Bradt, and their children, Kristine Kendrick, Terri Bradt, and Andrew Bradt. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers that memorials be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.

This very large handsome 16-month-old tan hound mix is Copper. He was picked up by Animal Control and he has turned out to be a “gentle giant.” Even though he is energetic and loves to play, he loves his breaks and nap times. He gets along well with other dogs and people, and he’s also very smart and trainable. Copper has his shots and is neutered and is waiting to be adopted at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs. The shelter is open from noon to 5 p.m. every day but Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call 479-253-9188.

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TRANSITION Walter Joseph Whitehead, a resident of Berryville, was born June 4, 1945, in Newark, NJ, the only son of Joseph William and Anna (Deczynski) Whitehead. He died on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, at home in Berryville, at the age of 71. Walter is preceded in death by his wife, Susan Marie (Legere) Whitehead (in 2012), and his parents, Joseph William Whitehead and Anna Wanda Deczynski. Mr. Whitehead was a deeply religious man with an extensive knowledge of the Catholic Church matched by very few. His love of faith took him to Seminary early in life, but the love of his life (his future wife Susan) changed that course forever, being united in marriage on Nov. 9, 1968. After serving as a fighter jet mechanic in the USAF, he went on to hold several sales positions, including being a highly-paid sales associate at Pierce

Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation continues Dine Around fundraiser The Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation will host a fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at Le Stick Nouveau. The foundation has been partnering with area restaurants on Wednesday nights. Each participating restaurant has agreed to donate a percentage of its proceeds from the evening to the foundation to help open the gym. Opening the gym will allow the foundation to provide after-school programming in 2017.

Eureka Springs High School to host Academic Fair Jan. 9

The Eureka Springs High School will host an Academic Fair from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9. There will be activities, FAFSA sign-up assistance, performances by the drama department and pep band, raffle prizes and a taco bar.

Walter Joseph Whitehead June 4, 1945 – Dec. 22, 2016

Archives in New York City. He moved his family to Arkansas in 1988 where he has lived ever since. Walter was an active member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church for over 28 years, even serving as parish council president for over 10. He was also proud to be a Knight of the International Crusade for Holy Relics. He was a dedicated father and husband, and a wonderfully engaging and fun “Grampa Wally” to his many grandchildren. He was a kind, loving, generous, funny, and mischievous man; extremely prayerful, with a heart full of love for his family, his friends, and his God… a heart that just couldn’t live any longer without the love of his life, his Susan. Walter said his purpose on this earth was to pray for people and tell them about the one true God. “I am here to bless the world by my prayer” he wrote just recent-

Cornerstone Bank’s donation of parking lot raises $42,238 in 2016

Charles T. Cross, president and chief executive officer of Cornerstone Bank, recently announced that the local bank’s annual donation of its downtown branch facility’s parking lot to local organizations, civic groups and non-profits raised $42,238.70 in 2016. “We are very pleased that the donation of our bank’s parking lot to 90 different organizations was able to raise this record-breaking amount of money in 2016,” Cross said. “These dollars support some very worthy causes right here in our hometown and we feel privileged to have the opportunity each year to give back to a community that has continued to make our bank’s exceptional growth and progress possible.” Annually, the bank allows non-profit and civic organizations the opportunity to raise money with parking proceeds at its Historic Downtown Branch Facility. The local bank donates its lot free of charge for any group that meets standard criteria.

ly. There is no doubt that he did exactly that his whole life. He is survived by his daughter, Susan M. and husband Bryan and grandchildren Lauryn, Kaitlyn, and Luke Baker, all of Berryville, Ark.; two sons, Christopher P. and Mark F. Whitehead, both of Bentonville, Ark; one sister, Anne Puccio of Lincoln, Calif.; daughter Charlotte and husband Kevin and grandchildren Megan, David, Laura, Peter, Thomas, and Elizabeth Kelly of Chester, Pa. and daughter of the heart Kari Zink of Little Elm, Texas, as well as numerous nieces and nephews (all of whom he is very proud of), and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec, 29, 2016, at Nelson’s Funeral Home in Berryville, Arkansas. The Rosary will be said at 6 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Berryville with Father Shaun Wesley officiating. Interment

will follow at the Grandview Cemetery (County Road 216) under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. A reception will follow interment at the hall at St. Anne’s. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.

A Cup of Love Ministry opens new location Jan. 9

A Cup of Love Ministry will open at its new location at 4032 East Van Buren in Eureka Springs on Monday, Jan. 9. There will be free soup from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and a Bible study at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays. Volunteers and donations are needed. The ministry needs refrigerators, freezers, tables, chairs, food and financial help. For more information, call Chuck and Pattie Jarrett at 479-363-4529.

ESHM to host garage sale Jan. 28

The Eureka Springs Historical Museum will host its third annual Garage Sale at Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. Admission is $3 per person. Tables and booths are available for rent on a limited basis. Set-up will be

Friday, Jan. 27. Contact Kindra at 479253-9768 ext. 602 or email kindra@innoftheozarks.com for more information and to reserve a spot. Admission and booth rental proceeds will benefit the Eureka Springs Historical Museum.

Faith Christian Family Church to hold communion service this Sunday

Faith Christian Family Church encourages everyone to start the new year off right by attending church. The church will hold this year’s first communion service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at 157 Huntsville Rd. in Eureka Springs.

The message is “Forgive and Live Big!” There will be a very special fun service for all of the children at Kidzcity. Service times for Faith Christian Family Church are 10 a.m. on Sundays and 7 p.m. on Wednesdays.

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TRANSITION Nancy Ann Goff, resident of Eureka Springs, was born March 28, 1939, daughter of William Robert and Beulah Lee (Blackford) Mullins. She departed this life Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016 in Eureka Springs, at the age of 77. Nancy was a member of the Penn Memorial Baptist Church and a sister of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She loved sports and had a huge passion for the Arkansas Razorbacks. She also enjoyed being outside, doing yardwork, and spending time with family and friends. On Nov. 7, 1959, she was united in marriage with William Ernest “Bill” Goff who survives her of the home. She is also survived by her daughter, Gayla Wolfinbarger and her favorite son-inlaw, Randy, of Eureka Springs; her two favorite grandsons, William Langley and Linzy Mullins Wolfinbarger of Eureka Springs, and many beloved nieces

TRANSITION Ann C. Chouinard, resident of Eureka Springs,was born Jan. 16, 1928 in Chicopee, Mass., daughter of A. Jerry Roberts and Caroline (Trela) Roberts. She departed this life Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, peacefully in her home surrounded by her family and caregiver, Dee Dee Tapia, of Eureka Springs; along with Father Joseph, of Saint Anne’s and Saint Elizabeth’s Church, giving last rites. On Sept. 25, 1950, she was united in marriage with Rene J. Chouinard, who survives her of their home. She is also survived by her children; daughter, Debra Ivaldi and husband, Albert, of East Hartford, Conn.; daughter, Linda Dudiak and husband, Joe, of Clayton, N.Y.; daughter, Lisa Carcio, and husband, Robert, of Farmington, Conn.; son, Andre Chouinard and wife, Gertrud, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; brother, Donald Roberts and wife, Eileen, of Lynbrook, N. Y.; sister, Kathleen Carriere, and husband, Ernie, of Chicopee, Mass.; six grand-children, six great-grandchildren, several nieces

Nancy Ann Goff

March 28, 1939 – Dec. 27, 2016 and nephews and other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Robert and Beulah Lee (Blackford) Mullins; two infant children, Angela Goff and William Robert Goff; brother, Johnny Bob Mullins, and sister, Patsy Lee Presley. A Gathering of Remembrance and Celebration of Life Service will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at the Inn of The Ozarks Convention Center in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Memorial donations may be made to the Eureka Springs Historical Museum, 95 South Main, Eureka Springs, Arkansas 72632 or Eureka Springs Alumni Association, P.O. Box 203, Eureka Springs, Arkansas 72632. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.

Ann C. Chouinard

Jan. 16, 1928 – Dec. 31, 2016

and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, A. Jerry Roberts and Caroline (Trela) Roberts; one brother and one sister. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.

TRANSITION

Chaffyn Lovejoy

Aug. 25, 1948 – Dec. 18, 2016

Chaffyn Lovejoy, a resident of Eureka Springs, was born Aug. 25, 1948, in Wichita Falls, Texas, son of Roland Baxter and Mary Rebecca (Chaffin) Gouldy. He departed this life Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Eureka Springs at the age of 68 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roland Baxter and Mary Rebecca (Chaffin) Gouldy. He is survived by his son, Lucas Sean Gouldy of Calif.; brother, Ralph Gouldy of Fla.; special friend, Freya Crow of Eureka Springs; several other relatives and many close friends. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Memorial donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Humane Society, 6486 Highway 62 East, Eureka Springs, Arkansas 72632. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.

TRANSITION Dr. John L. Dolce, of Holiday Island, was born April 26, 1935, in Chicago, Ill., a son of John Quey and Mae Catherine (Seaton) Dolce. He departed this life on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the age of 81 years. John was preceded in death by his parents, John Quey and Mae Catherine (Seaton) Dulce. John was an active member of the St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and served on the Parish Council, and the St .Elizabeth Choir. John served as past president of the Holiday Island Rotary Club; member of the Eureka Springs Hospital Guild, enjoyed being active in the Holiday Island Association. John is a retired oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and former professor at Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois. On April 23, 1960, John was united in marriage with Mary (McCarthy), who survives him of the home. He is also survived by children, Marcia, and husband, Carl Stewart of Morrisville, Vermont; John P. and wife, Lori Dolce of Downers

Dr. John L. Dolce

April 26, 1935 – Jan. 2, 2017 Grove, Ill.; Edward C. and wife, Lotte Dolce of Stevenson Ranch, Calif.; Helene M. and husband, Glen Mc Gowean of Vernon Hills, Ill.; Matthew V. and wife, Elizabeth Dolce of Wilmette, Ill..; sister, Helen and husband, Paul Bishel of New Alburn, Wis.; brother, Robert Dulce of Albuquerque, New Mexico; fourteen grandchildren; a number of foster children; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends and loved one. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at the St. Elizabeth Parish Center, 232 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs, with Father Joseph Archibong officiating. Memorial donations for maintenance of the Parish Center are welcome and may be sent to the St Elizabeth Parish Center, look above for mailing. Donations for Opera in the Ozarks are also welcome and, may be mailed to Opera in the Ozarks, PO. Box 127, Eureka Springs Arkansas 72632. Any general donations may be sent to the Parish Center.

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