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JANUARY 17, 2019
TOPNEWS n School board
approves plan
Master Facilities Plan includes many projects Page 2
n Medical
marijuana
Eureka Green ranks 5th in region Page 3
n Christmas
Forest winners Imagination Library takes first place Page 5
n CLOCKS class
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Community center offers 12-week course Page 11
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Eureka Springs Elementary School students (from left) Magnolia Cagle, Hope Devine, Ashlinn McMorrow and Wyatt Walker test two kinds of lemonade after hearing a chapter of ‘The Lemonade War’ on Tuesday, Jan. 8. ‘Pink is the best,’ Cagle says, and her friends agree.
‘The Lemonade War’ unites Eureka Springs Elementary School By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Going into the spring semester, everyone at Eureka Springs Elementary School is on the same page –– literally. Instructional facilitator Chrys McClung said the students and staff have been reading “The Lemonade War” as part of the Read to Them program. McClung said the school received a grant from the Carroll County Community Foundation to purchase books for everyone in the school, saying this is the second book everyone has read this
year. There will be a third book later in the semester, McClung said, but she hasn’t decided what it will be yet. “The program builds a sense of community, and we all have a common language now,” McClung said. “We can ask the kids something about the book, or what they think is going to happen. It helps us connect.” As part of the program, McClung said, staff members have recorded themselves reading a chapter of the book. Each chapter is available online, McClung said, in case students don’t
have someone to read to them at home. When they’re at school, McClung said, the students hear the chapters from several different people. So far this year, she said, the students have heard from principal Clare Lesieur, school resource officer Joey Luper and Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library director Loretta Crenshaw. “The idea of reading aloud was fun to me, and I actually did practice beforehand so I could use the right inflections,” Crenshaw said. “I think it’s a See Read, page 9
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ES board approves DISPATCH Desk Master Facilities Plan By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
The Eureka Springs School Board voted Monday to approve the district’s Master Facilities Plan for 2019. Facilities director Mike Dwyer presented the narrative summary to the board, discussing future projects, current projects and completed projects. Dwyer said the high school greenhouse has been completed. “This year, that was our main construction item,” he said. “The entryway to the elementary was completed as well.” For current projects, Dwyer said the district is looking into a renovation of the elementary school. He said he and superintendent Bryan Pruitt have met with architects regularly to determine how to “do a facelift on that facility,” including upgrading floors, ceilings, doors and other items that have aged over time. “I think the architects have some preliminary ideas,” Dwyer said. “Our main focus is to get into the public areas, the highest trafficked areas.” The district is also working on an outdoor classroom, which is being built by SkillsUSA students in the high school. “These guys are doing really well,” Dwyer said. “Everything they have been doing has been topnotch. This is a really big project and a few were scared to take it on, but they have pushed on through.” For future projects, he said the district is still working on being approved for federal funds to build a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) storm shelter through a partnership with the Berryville and Green Forest school districts. “We’ve partnered with Berryville and Green Forest on this,” Dwyer said. “That mitigation plan was created so that we would be eligible for this funding. We haven’t received funding yet; we’re just eligible now. We have gone through those processes to get these grant mon-
ies, and I believe we’re halfway there from what it sounds like.” Pruitt said the first community mitigation meeting on the storm shelter will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in Berryville. “That is a pending meeting,” he said. “We will discuss how FEMA applications work and how those monies are funded. All three schools will be in attendance.” Also at Monday’s meeting, the board voted to accept the resignation of bus driver David Johnson and to approve hiring Terry Lynch as a bus driver pending the completion of a background check. During the principals’ reports, middle school principal Cindy Holt said the middle school has continued to see higher enrollment throughout the school year. “This is not typical for this time of year,” she said. “We have gone from having two fifth-grade homerooms to creating a third. We now have three homeroom classrooms to bring our numbers into compliance with state requirements. Our enrollment was that high.” Holt continued, “It was exciting for us to do. That has all gone very smoothly. Right now, we are at about 207 students, which is good for us.” As a result of the rising enrollment, Pruitt recommended the board approve hiring Linnea Koester as a paraprofessional at the middle school for the spring semester. He said other staff members were moved around to accommodate the increased enrollment, leaving one paraprofessional position open. “That way, we will have more time to monitor our numbers and see if we need to hire a third fifth-grade teacher this summer,” Pruitt said. The board voted to approve hiring Koester as a paraprofessional for the spring semester. The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, in the Administration Building.
Jan. 7 9:42 a.m. — Officers responded to a local nursing facility for a report of theft and took a report. Jan. 8 9:10 a.m. — Officers responded to a local business for a report of a male subject causing a disturbance in the parking lot. The individual was trespassed from the property. Jan. 9 11:40 a.m. — A caller requested animal control to respond for a loose dog running around near their resident. The animal control officer responded but was unable to locate the dog. 8:38 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a vehicle blocking a building and made contact with the owner, who moved it. 9:10 p.m. — An officer conducted a welfare check and made contact. All was well. Jan. 10 4:20 p.m. — An officer responded to a local business for a report of criminal mischief. A report was taken. 8:55 p.m. — Officers responded to a local apartment complex for a report of a disturbance. They made contact with the parties involved, and all was quieted. Jan. 11 2:36 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a subject in custody for theft and arrested the subject on outstanding Eureka Springs Police Department and Carroll County Sheriff’s Office warrants. 3:13 p.m. — An officer responded to a local residence to conduct a welfare
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check. All was well. 6:58 p.m. — An officer responded to a local business in reference to a subject allegedly passing a counterfeit bill and arrested the subject on outstanding warrants. Jan. 12 2:17 a.m. — An officer responded to an area bar in reference to a male subject causing a disturbance. The officer arrested the subject for threatening a police officer, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and public intoxication. Jan. 13 8:12 a.m. — An officer responded to the Washington County Jail and arrested a subject on an outstanding Eureka Springs warrant. 8:26 a.m. — An officer responded to a report of a suspicious person near a local residence and arrested the subject on an outstanding Eureka Springs warrant. 2:09 p.m. — Officers arrested a subject at a traffic stop for an expired vehicle license. The subject was taken into custody for driving on a suspended license and on warrants from the Eureka Springs Police Department and Taney County, Mo. 5:07 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a customer refusing to pay his bill at an area restaurant, and the bill was paid. 6:24 p.m. — Carroll County Dispatch advised of a call from a male subject who advised he had witnessed a female worker at the nursing home getting high in a car in the parking lot while on duty. An officer checked the parking lot for the vehicle but did not find one matching the description.
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Eureka Green ranks 5th in region Medical marijuana commission approves dispensary scores By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission voted Wednesday to approve the scores for dispensary applications in the state, and Eureka Green placed fifth for Zone 1. A total of 32 dispensary locations will be awarded licenses. The commission divided the state into eight zones, and the four highest-scoring applicants in each
zone will be awarded licenses. For Zone 1 in Northwest Arkansas, the top four dispensary scores were as follows: Acanza Health Group, Northwest Arkansas Medical Cannabis (Valentine Holdings), Arkansas Medicinal Source Patient Center and the Releaf Center. There will be a two-week process to officially issue the licenses. Applicants who had high point totals in multiple zones will have to pick a zone, mean-
ing Eureka Green could still receive a license. The Releaf Center had a score of 371.06, and Eureka Green had a score of 370.39. Dr. Dan Bell of Eureka Green said Acanza Health Group and Valentine Holdings have multiple options across the state, so the companies will have to pick one location before receiving a license. If either company chooses to open a dispensary in another zone, Eureka
Green will move into the top four for Zone 1 and receive a license. Successful applicants will need to pay a $15,000 licensing fee to the state and post a $100,000 performance bond, and the state will verify storefront locations. The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) had approved 6,743 Arkansans for medical marijuana patient cards as of Dec. 28, 2018. DHS will distribute the cards by February.
Council tables request to reduce number of planning commissioners By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs Planning Commission's request to reduce the number of members from seven to five hasn't been denied, but it hasn't been approved either. On Monday night, the Eureka Springs City Council addressed the request to cut down the number of commissioners. Alderman Bob Thomas said he understands it's hard to fill those positions, saying he's not comfortable with the commission's request because that would mean three people could make all the decisions for the commission. "If there is a problem finding members, that's something council should address but not by reducing membership," Thomas said. Alderwoman Melissa Greene agreed with Thomas and said she understands why the commission has trouble maintaining membership. Recalling her years of service on the commission, Greene said it's tough to keep seven commissioners when council members are disrespectful to them. "We've had great people on it. They've worked really hard at a lot of things," Greene said. "They've come to the city council and a lot of times they've been horribly disrespected. We lost two chairs in a row because of how
they were treated." Alderwoman Mickey Schneider said she's heard constituents say they don't like how planning commissioners also serve on council. "People were upset about that, because every time it came to the B&B vote, we had planning commissioners on council," Schneider said. Mayor Butch Berry said that's not the issue. The planning commission has asked to reduce the number of members, Berry said, because it's tough to have a quorum with so few members. It takes four people to have a quorum on a commission of seven, Berry said, while it would only take three people on a commission of five. "There are times where we may not have had a quorum," Berry said. "Right now, we have four people on the planning commission. We have three vacancies. If one of those people are sick, that means there won't be a quorum and no business will be done." Greene suggested tabling the issue over the next couple of months to see if the open spots are filled. She moved to defer the request until council's first meeting in March, and the council agreed to do so. Also at the meeting, Schneider asked the council to consider adding aggregate to the list of accepted sidewalk surfaces.
Schneider said she's been fighting for 10 years to add aggregate to the list, saying shop owners are responsible for repairing the sidewalk outside their property and it's too expensive to use limestone or printed concrete. "The aggregate that's right over here on Benton Street ‌ was laid at the same time as the limestone down here," Schneider said. "It's still in perfect condition, nothing wrong with it. It's historical. It's as old as the limestone, and it's affordable and doesn't break." Schneider continued, "Almost every town in the country has aggregate. We can actually get our sidewalks safe again after all these years of people not complying because they can't afford to. This gives them a third option that is much more affordable and just as historic." Greene said she wasn't sure about that. She remembered working on the sidewalk ordinance, saying printed concrete is an affordable alternative to limestone. "It was a much, much cheaper alternative," Greene said. "I'm just really afraid of going there. We're losing more and more of our historic district and the integrity of it." Schneider said she's a huge supporter of the historic neighborhoods in Eureka Springs.
"Like I said, aggregate is as old and as historic as limestone and what we're looking at right now in regards to our sidewalks, especially our limestone, is no one can afford it," Schneider said. "We have visitors tripping and falling. Aggregate is affordable, historic and if it's not on the list, it sure as heck should be." Alderwoman Susan Harman said she has no problem with aggregate but would like to research it before committing to a vote. Schneider moved to defer the issue to the Historic District Commission, and the council agreed to do so. In other business, the council approved a proposed ordinance for collection of expenditures for clean-up on a second reading, appointed McClung and Harman to the City Advertising and Promotion Commission and approved the meeting dates and rules of procedure for 2019. The council's next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, at The Auditorium.
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No major injuries in Table Rock Landing fire By Samantha Jones and Scott Loftis Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
No major injuries were reported and a cause was not immediately determined after a large fire broke out early Sunday morning at the Table Rock Landing condominiums in Holiday Island. Holiday Island fire chief Bob Clave said firefighters received the call around 6:30 a.m. Sunday, saying the fire was already through the roof when emergency personnel arrived on the scene. Clave said the firefighters attacked the fire from below with a ladder truck and from the front with pure manpower. Thanks to the crew's quick work, Clave said, the fire was under control within two hours. He said it took six hours for the firefighters to clear the scene. "It's a four-unit complex, and they saved the other two units," Clave said. "My guys did a great job." Developer Tom Dees, who built the timeshare units, said only one of the units in the four-plex where the fire occurred was occupied. He said one of the occupants called 911 after going outside and seeing smoke coming from the building. One of the reasons only two units burned, Clave said, is because of the way the building was constructed. "It had a good fire break between each unit. It was resistance to spread in the other two units," Clave said, "and we got there
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just in time to stop it from going through that fire wall." Clave said the Eureka Springs Fire Department responded to the scene as well. "We used some of their equipment," Clave said. "They're great. We are all small and have limited manpower, so helping each other is the only way we can save structures like this." Eureka Springs fire marshal Jim Kelley said it's important to work together. "We like working with Holiday Island, as we do with the other local departments around," Kelley said. "They're always helping us out, so we help them when we can." Kelley said ESFD sent six volunteers and an ambulance crew. One person was treated and released on the scene, Kelley said. "We helped support what they needed us to do while we were there, whether that was fighting the fire or EMS stuff," Kelley said. When it comes to a big structure fire like this, Kelley said, more personnel is always better. Kelley said firefighters must go inside the structure to prevent the fire from growing, saying they have to come outside and take a 20-minute break before re-entering the structure. "You either go inside to where the fire is, or you just spend hours hosing away the outside until there's nothing left to burn," Kelley said. "All our departments try to get inside to get the fire out. That was a pretty
good size fire, and it took a lot of manpower." Clave said it is the biggest structure fire his firefighters have responded to in a long time. The last structure fire this severe, Clave said, took place nearly three years ago. "We do not have a lot of big structure fires. We average a fire a year, or probably even less," Clave said. "Luckily, my guys are dedicated to what they do, and they do it well." Clave thanked the Holiday Island community for supporting the fire department. "We have great support out here at Holiday Island from the community," Clave said. "That's what allows us to have the equipment to do what we do. We're just fortunate to live in this community and have that support." Clave said the cause of the fire has yet to be determined. "I was just headed down there to walk through it," Clave said Monday. "We're going to begin a formal investigation this afternoon." Dees expressed his appreciation for the firefighters. He said there was no estimate on damage as of Monday afternoon. “We don’t know the loss,” he said. Table Rock Landing includes 28 units. Dees said the building where Sunday’s fire occurred was built in 1984.
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Published by MedScape, an educational service for Family Practice doctors, is a report clearing the safety of supplemental calcium. Not just one, but two large-scale studies clearly show no connection between supplementing with common calcium and heart attack in either women or men. Please feel assured and at ease with these findings. But does calcium actually improve bone density? My opinion is a strong yes in most people. But only if you have the right calcium product. Common calcium is not very useful. There is an uncommon type of calcium that will reduce the usual daily dosage and increase absorption by about 65 percent. Think about how that could change your bone density! From across the Pacific Ocean comes a medical article that boldly says there is a change in how we should supplement with calcium. A second published article goes on to say there is a specialized calcium that increases bone mineral density, prevents fractures, appears to inhibit spinal deformity and decreases body fat content. The calcium written about is absorbable algal calcium. Very likely, Icelandic red algae with strontium will do
the job as well. This special calcium written about is made by heating cleaned oyster shell Jim Fain to 800 degrees under reduced pressure and mixing it with similarly heated seaweed (Cystophyllum fusiforme). There likely is a link to the reduction of ailments due to aging (blood pressure, memory loss, hardening of the arteries, etc) by increasing the absorption of calcium. This has to do with your parathyroid gland. The dose of this special calcium taken each day is less than ordinary calcium. With this type of calcium the added nutrients magnesium, vitamin D, K and others are enhancements for the benefit of bone building, fracture prevention, and reduction of body fat content. Most people expect that vitamin D, at least, is required with calcium. This is one great supplement often named Algae Based Calcium. Not a very exciting name but it carries a powerful WOW impact. A monthly supply is less costly than others on the market and should be less than $30.
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The 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa is all about tradition. One tradition that started in 2008 as part of the 7th Annual Christmas at the Crescent Celebration was the “growing” of the “Christmas Forest,” an effort to raise money for local and area charities. In the past 10 years this forest has harvested nearly $38,000 in local area charitable contributions. “The concept is quite simple,” said Jack Moyer. “On or about Thanksgiving each year, we purchase, plus have donated, around 30 or more real evergreen trees. The hotel places them on our property adorning each with lights. Charities then come in, usually represented in part by one or more of our employees, and decorate their tree as festively as possible. And what an amazing job they do each year. The trees are absolutely gorgeous. “We illuminate the Christmas Forest on the first Saturday night in December. From that day through Dec. 31, those who come to the forest and wish to ‘vote’ for their favorite tree do so by dropping in the ‘ballot box’ one dollar for each vote they would like to cast. On New Year’s Day, the votes are counted. Each charity gets all of their ‘votes’ plus the Crescent kicks in cash prizes for the top three vote getters –– $200, $100, and $50, respectively –– and an honorable mention donation of $25 to all of the other charities. Shortly thereafter, the stripped trees are donated to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge where they become ‘cat toys’ for their big cats.” Those charities that took top honors this year are Imagination Library in first place with $3,830 in votes, OARS (Ozark AIDS Resources & Services) in second place with $2,344, and Project Self Esteem in third place with $1,022. “Twenty-nine other charities received honorable mention recognition,” said Mary Howze, the hotel’s activities director. “They include American Diabetes Association, Autism Speaks, Camp No Limits, Carroll County Music Group, Clear Spring School, Creative Minds of St. James, Dob-
by Drive, Dyslexia, ECHO (Eureka Christian Health Outreach), Eureka Springs Boy Scouts, Eureka Springs Community Center, Flint Street Food Bank, Good Shepherd Humane Society, Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce, Heart of Many Ways, Heifer International, Jeremiah House, Loaves & Fishes, Main Stage, Main Street Eureka Springs, Melonlite Teen Perform, National Audubon Society, Nature Conservancy of Arkansas, NWA Sheep Dog Impact, PEO Sisterhood, People Helping People, Preservation Society, Purple Flower, and Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge.” “This was yet another record year for donations,” Moyer said. “With all of the votes added to our additional cash prizes, local area charities netted a Christmas present of $10,270 which pushed our 10-year total to nearly $38,000. You see, sometimes money really does grow on trees.”
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The Krewe of Krazo celebrated this year’s Mardi Gras royal court at the King’s Day Kickoff on Saturday, Jan. 12, at Rowdy Beaver.
Tatyana Hetzer brings her electric hat, beads and bright jacket to the kickoff.
Master of ceremonies Rod McGuire (center) introduces last year’s royalty, including King Krazo 13 Charles Mowrey.
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Announcements FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 209 Spring St., Eureka Springs, AR 72632 479-981-2001 Rev. John C. Gibson Join us every Sunday for an hour of Peace. Ease your worries, Strengthen your Heart. Everyone is Welcome! ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH Father David Angus, Vicar We are a welcoming and diverse community. We invite you to join with us as we seek and serve Christ in all persons. Taize Service 1st Thursday, 6 p.m. Sunday services: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 28 Prospect, Eureka Springs 479-253-8610 THE GOOD SHEPHERD HUMANE SOCIETY Will hold its monthly board meeting on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. The location will be at the Good Shepherd Humane Society Meet and Greet room. The Holiday Island Fire Department Auxiliary will hold their luncheon and business meeting at noon Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the Clubhouse ballroom at 1 Country Club Drive, with the doors opening at 11:30 a.m., for social visiting and NOON for lunch. The cost is $8.00 for lunch and $12.00 for dues. Reservations must be made by Friday, January 18, 2019. Please call Mary Amundsen at 479-363-8125. Winter Farmers' Market, Thursday 9-Noon at the Community Center: Spinach, Cauliflower, Lettuce, Carrots, Winter Greens, Lamb, Grassfed Beef, NoNitrate Bratwurst, Bulone Italian Sauces, Honey, Pies, Challah Breads, Mediterranean Stuffed Breads and Gluten Free offerings. Weekly FM Dinner Idea: Pasta with Italian Bratwurst and Bulone Vodka Marinara.
Help Wanted GIFT SHOP and grounds crew positions available. Please call (479) 244-6418. GREEN ACRE LODGE Has Immediate Opening for a Cook. Call 479-530-3779 or bring resume to 89 Hillside Dr., Holiday Island. PART-TIME/FULL-TIME BAKER TRAINEE. Some experience required. Reliable with good references. Apply in person at Ellen's Patisserie. GREEN ACRE LODGE Has Immediate Opening for a CNA. Call 479-530-3779 or bring resume to 89 Hillside Dr., Holiday Island. THE INSURANCE STORE Office/Clerical Opportunity Available Experience Preferred. Professional Environment. Full-time Salary. Submit resume to: P.O. Box 327, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 Or Email: theinsurancestore1@outlook.com
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Janet Hein
Janet Hein was born Jan. 8, 1929 and died in Eureka Springs, Ark. on Jan. 4, 2019. She is survived by her five children: Susan McGuiness (Kelley), Merrimac, Wis.; Barbara Fassl (Gary), Crystal Lake, Ill.; Michael Riva, Boise, Idaho; Georgette (Gigi) Jackson (Curtis Christman), Wisconsin Dells, Wis.; Inga Hunt (Mia Totino), Tucker, Ga.; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and her sweetheart Boyd T. Pyle Sr. of Holiday Island Ark. Jan moved to Eureka Springs, Ark. in 1995. She enjoyed volunteering at the Berryville Senior Center, Berryville Community Center, Opera in the Ozarks and teaching ESL. She had a keen interest in art, music, theater, learning new things, cooking and helping others. She sang in the Ozarks Chorale for several years, enjoyed painting and visiting museums.
She was known for her interest in people of all ages, especially young people. She mastered the art of inquiry and listening, believing that you always learn more by that activity than by talking. Janet’s religious and spiritual affiliations were Catholic, Elder of LDS (Latter Day Saints), Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, and A Course in Miracles. Her motto: “One God, Nobody left behind”. Our deepest appreciation and gratitude in Jan’s care goes to Holly House and staff, Circle of Life Hospice. At Janet’s request Memorials may be made to: Circle of Life/Northark, 303 North Main St, Harrison AR 72601, 870-391-3506. A Celebration of Jan’s Life will be on Jan. 20, at 1:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 17 Elk Street in Eureka Springs, Ark.
Citizen of the Week
Joanie Kratzer is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Kratzer works with Eureka Springs High School Rotary Interact students and comes for meetings once a week to help introduce and get students involved with the community. “She works with the students to think locally, regionally and statewide about how they can use their talents and abilities to make a difference,” said high school counselor Rachal Hyatt. To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com.
Pet of the Week Jasmine (No. C17-0111) is a female, Catahoula-Lab mix, approximately 3 years old. She walks well on a leash and knows how to sit. She has plenty of energy for outdoor activities and is looking for a family to call her own. She would prefer to be your only baby. She is spayed and has her shots. She’s available for adoption 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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great program. It’s a good way to bring the school all together, all talking about the same thing.” Crenshaw said she’s a fan of audiobooks and loved reading aloud to the students. “It kind of binds you together. It creates a shared experience between the two of you,” Crenshaw said. “It also engages different areas of your brain when you’re reading versus when you’re listening. If people have trouble with the actual reading, the audio can help them a lot with that.” Elementary school librarian Karen Johnson said she’s seen the value of reading aloud to students. “It increases their own reading fluency,” Johnson said. “They have to hear it and know what it sounds like, so they can read it themselves.” McClung agreed, saying reading aloud to children is the most important thing a parent can do. “This book is probably on a thirdor fourth-grade level, and we’re reading to kindergartners,” McClung said. “They’re learning so much language through someone reading it to them.” “Every chapter is read by a staff member, so they can go in and listen to the chapter,” Johnson said. “If they don’t have someone at home to read to them, they can listen for themselves.” Students can find all that information at www.EurekaSpringsReads.com. McClung said the website has been a game-changer, saying students can be involved with the program at school and at home.
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“There’s a blog with a whole bunch of information about the books we have read or are reading,” McClung said. “There’s different questions for every chapter. Everyone can access the blog and read with us.” McClung continued, “Our focus this year is literacy. We are trying to get them literate in every way, with a computer, with typing and in conversation. That’s a form of writing, too.” Even better, McClung said, “The Lemonade War” allows students to learn about subjects like math and the economy. In the book, a brother and a sister compete to see whose lemonade stand is the most successful. To illustrate this concept, McClung said, the students tasted yellow and pink lemonade to vote on which they liked best. It was a close race, with yellow receiving 126 votes and pink receiving 123 votes. “This book has a lot of economic terms in it, so we did the vote to incorporate some math,” McClung said. Johnson said the program is going well, saying the students are excited to read the same book. “The kids like to know the adults are interested in the same books they’re interested in,” Johnson said. “If we can talk about it with them, it makes it so much more enjoyable for them. They’re excited about it.” McClung thanked the Carroll County Community Foundation for making the program possible. “We definitely want to thank them for supporting us on this,” McClung said. “The kids love it.” “And they get to own a book,” Johnson added, “so that book is theirs to keep forever.”
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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.
Jan. 20: EUUF Service
Rabbi Rob Lennick will discuss ‘What Science Is Saying about the Internet and the Digital Age and Their Impact on the Brain and Human Behavior’ at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at 17 Elk St. For a ride to Sunday service, call 479-9810799 by noon the Saturday before.
Jan. 21: Metafizzies Meeting
The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) meeting will feature videos on the Indian spiritual master Nisargadatta Maharaj at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. All are welcome.
Jan. 21: Master Naturalist Class
The Carroll County Master Naturalist Class will start on Monday, Jan. 21, and will meet on Monday evenings with field time on Sunday afternoons. The cost is $135 for training and materials, plus $30 for annual dues. The cost is $80 for an additional household member if materials are shared, plus annual dues. Limited scholarships are available. For more information, visit Wordpress.ArkansasMasterNaturalists.org.
Jan. 22: HI Fire Department Auxiliary
The Holiday Island Fire Department Auxiliary will hold its luncheon and business meeting at noon Tuesday, Jan. 22, at the Clubhouse ballroom at 1 Country Club Drive. The doors will open at 11:30 a.m. for social visiting, and lunch will begin at noon. The cost is $8 for lunch and $12 for dues. Reservations must be made by Friday, Jan. 18. To RSVP, please call Mary Amundsen at 479-363-8125.
Jan. 25: Secret Season Cinema
The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library will kick off its annual Secret Season Cinema foreign film festival at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, with the Israeli film ‘Foxtrot’ from director Samuel Maoz. In this film. a trouble family must face the facts when something goes terribly wrong at their son’s desolate military post. This film is rated R, and the screening will take place in the Library Annex Friends Room. Admission and popcorn are free. For more information, go to the events calendar at EurekaLibary.org or call 479-253-8754.
Jan. 27: EUUF Service
Harry Meyer will talk about ‘The Vaccine Wars: Looking for the Evidence’ and introduce a video conversation with
Dr. Paul Offit, a pediatrician specializing in infectious diseases, vaccines, immunology and virology, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, at 17 Elk St. For a ride to Sunday service, call 479981-0799 by noon the Saturday before.
ONGOING EVENTS
A Universal InterFaith Service will be held from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. every Sunday at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. upstairs in the sanctuary to celebrate the world religions with candle lighting, readings, music and prayer. All are welcome. Jon Haydn will present Peace Education Program videos at the Eureka Springs Carnegie Library’s meeting room from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Wednesday, beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 9, and ending on Wednesday, March 13. All are welcome. Minors 13 and above must be accompanied by their legal guardian. The topic on Jan. 23 will be ‘Inner Strength.’ A free decluttering and dehoarding support group meets from noon to 2 p.m. Thursdays at the Eureka Springs Pizza Hut meeting room. For more information, contact Sheryl Willis at 479-2537121.
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The women in Carroll County are invited to attend a weekly Bible Class and Fellowship at First Christian Church at 763 Passion Play Road in Eureka Springs from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Wednesday. Come and join in a good time together with the class’s new teacher, Kathy Warren of Berryville. The Eureka Springs Hospital Guild meets at 1:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the cafeteria of the hospital. If interested in becoming a member, call 479-253-5727. All men in the community are invited to the Men’s Bible Study at 9 a.m. each Wednesday at Holiday Island Baptist Church at 14 Stateline Drive. Come and enjoy fellowship, coffee, pastries and inspiration. The Carnegie Public Library will be hosting group discussions of the book ‘The Order of Time’ by Carlo Rovelli from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays. The group, facilitated by Gary Milczarek, will listen to a portion of the audiobook and discuss the ideas presented. It is not necessary to have a copy of the book, but it may be helpful. The program is free and open to anyone who is interested. For more information, contact the library at 479-253-8754 or visit Info@ EurekaLibrary.org.
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Community center offers CLOCKS class starting Jan. 23 By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs Community Center is offering a 12-week class on weight management skills beginning Jan. 23. Activity director Catherine Luna said the program provides assistance to those who want to lose weight and develop lifelong weight management skills by offering private counseling with measurement tracking, a free pedometer and a course information binder. The class will take place every Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., scheduled from Jan. 23 to April 17. "It's more about a lifestyle change in general and weight loss being a component of that," Luna said. "What this study is emphasizing is it's not a sustainable goal to lose weight. It's more a lifestyle change." Luna said she's excited to work with Evelene Bible, who brought the idea for the program to the community center. Bible, who is working on her doctoral degree, said the program will help participants learn how to eat healthy and sustain their lifestyle change. "You should expect to get 12 weeks of all kinds of topics, such as how to eat healthy, how to read a food level, how to transform your favorite recipes into something that's healthy and the mental
aspects of eating," Bible said. She said she's bringing on several professionals to help with the program, including nurse practitioners, a diabetic educator and fitness experts. Luna said the community center worked with Bible to pull together a group of experts for the program. It's been a successful partnership so far, Bible said. "I've been doing clinicals at the Eureka Springs Family Medical Clinic as a nurse practitioner," Bible said. "When I originally developed the program, I had meant it to be in a clinic. They didn't really have the space, so I thought, 'Where's the next best place to go?' Somebody put me in touch with [Luna] and it went from there." The reason she's so passionate about this program, Bible said, is because her mother died at 56 of obesity-related complications. "She had an amputation. She had diabetes. She had a heart problem," Bible said. "In the past few years, I've lost 95 pounds, so I know how to do it. I'm not where I'd like to be, and I'm hoping this class will also give me some accountability." Though the class is free, Bible said there are limited spots and participants must meet certain criteria. She said those who take the class must have a
Cemetery commission elects new officers By Kelby Newcomb
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The Eureka Springs Cemetery Commission elected new officers at its Wednesday meeting. Susan Tharp was re-elected chairperson, and Glenna Booth was elected vice chairperson.
New commissioner Judy Holden was elected secretary and treasurer, and David Sallee was elected assistant secretary and treasurer. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the Auditorium.
BMI equal to or greater than 30, be over 18 years old, have no history of a heart attack or congestive heart failure and can't be pregnant. "If they meet the qualifications, they can join," Bible said. "We have 15 spots, with 10 filled so far." Luna said this isn’t the only activity the community center is offering this year. "We have hand drumming and acting classes, all kinds of fitness and yoga classes and other activities and workshops," Luna said. "We're continuing to grow. It's an exciting time for the community to come in and see what we're doing." For more information on the CLOCKS program, call 479-239-0029 or 479-2538754 or visit www.EurekaSpringsCommunityCcenter.org.
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