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Blazing a new trail:
Huss excited about new job as parks director By Samantha Jones
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After seeing many beautiful parts of Arkansas through his work in state parks over the last seven years, Justin Huss can confidently say Eureka Springs is by far the best. “Arkansas is so diverse in so many place, but it’s hard to match Eureka Springs. This is the prettiest and friendliest place in the state I’ve ever been,” Huss said. Huss, who was recently appointed director of the city’s Parks & Recreation Department, said he’s excited about digging into all the parks throughout the city. He pointed out how the city has parks big and small, from Harmon Park to Lake Leatherwood City Park. “Leatherwood is just a jewel. We need to polish it up a little bit, but I’m going to do some exciting stuff there and I can’t wait to get started,” Huss said. One thing he’s particularly looking forward to, Huss noted, is working with the city’s emerging trail system. Huss described how important trails are in Northwest Arkansas, saying he hopes to develop a system that appeals to mountain bikers and beginning hikers alike. “We’re going to have a trail system that’ll be the envy of all in the area,” Huss said. For Huss, the biggest appeal of Eureka Springs is its proximity to his family. He is currently living in park housing with his wife, Jennifer Huss, and daughters Kierra Witcher and Kora Belle Huss. His oldest stepdaughter, Kirsten Witcher, is attending the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. Huss had been living in Jonesboro with his family, making it difficult to visit Kirsten and other family members who live in Northwest Arkansas. “Being north of Jonesboro was a long drive to do any visiting,” Huss said. Along with being closer to family, Huss said he’s ecstatic about working in a community with such a small-town vibe. He described the schools in the city, saying Kierra will be attending Eureka Springs High School and Kora Belle will be going to Clear Spring School. “We were able to tour the schools. It’s been amazing. We’re most excited about be-
ing part of the community,” Huss said. He credited his wife of seven years with helping him become successful. Over the years, Huss said, Jennifer has moved with him throughout the state for various jobs. Moving around so much, he noted, has helped her focus more on school. “She has followed me across the state as we’ve worked together on several duty assignments,” Huss said. “I have an amazing family who has supported me through relocating. Even good change can be hard.” Jennifer said she hopes to go to the University of Arkansas to finish her degree, saying she wants to eventually be a social worker. Like her husband, Jennifer expressed excitement about living in Eureka Springs. “I like the small community atmosphere. Everybody becomes like a family unit,” Jennifer Huss said. Her husband’s accomplishments with Arkansas State Parks, Jennifer noted, are enough to make anyone proud. Huss began working with the state parks as a park interpreter in 2009 and quickly became parks superintendent. He worked in that role for a little more than six years. “He’s done wonderful things,” Jennifer Huss said. “I could brag on him all day. I’m so proud to be his wife.” Eureka Springs Mayor Butch Berry, too, is happy about bringing Huss into the role. “We’re really blessed to have someone of his caliber coming in and taking over. I think he’s the cream of the cream of the crop,” Berry said. Though he’s excited about working in the city, Huss admitted he’s nervous about finding permanent housing. He said he and his family have been looking for a home inside the city but have yet to find one. “We love where we live in the park, but we’re also way out of town. We’re looking forward to having something in town,” Huss said. Jennifer Huss agreed. “I’m ready to get to know people,” she said. In the meantime, Huss said he’s enjoying his work in the community. “I’m just glad to be here,” he said.
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Council votes to amend regulation of residential businesses By Samantha Jones
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Business owners who work at home should take note. The Eureka Springs City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve an ordinance clarifying the location of home occupation businesses. The ordinance was approved on a third and final reading. It specifies the allowed uses of several residential zones, including R-1 Victorian Residential, R-2 Contemporary Residential and R-3 Multiple-family Residential. \Permitted uses for the zones are: single family dwelling, two-family dwelling and public use for R-1 Victorian Residential; single family dwelling, two-family dwelling and public use for R-2 Contemporary Residential; and single family dwelling, two-family dwelling, multiple-family dwelling, public use, education and community service center for R-3 Multiple-family Residential. Home occupation, the ordinance explains, requires no coming and going of the general public and no overnight street parking of construction trailers or other business-related vehicles. The ordinance notes that home occupation involves access by the general public. Also on Monday, the council voted to approve Ordinance No. 2337 on a third and finale reading. The ordinance addresses storage at home occupation building contractor businesses. All home occupation building contractor businesses located in R-1, R-2 and R-3 residential zones, the ordinance states, must hide all business and construction-related materials from public view. These materials include supplies, equipment, tools and waste products. Ordinance No. 2238 was approved on a third and final reading as well. The ordinance rezones property bordered by West Main Street and Armstrong
Street from R-1 Victorian Residential gate, died unexpectedly last week. to C-1 Commercial. This property, the “Our condolences are out to Ken’s ordinance says, includes: 120 South family. That puts our cemetery comMain, Block 114, Lots 1 through 14 of mission in kind of a quandary. We have Riley and Armstrong Survey from R-1 two people there right now,” Berry Victorian Residential to C-1 Commer- said. cial. Alderman Joyce Zeller spoke on beThe council approved the second half of Peg Adamson, who applied for reading of an ordinance adjusting EMS the position. fees. The proposed ordinance authoriz“I would like to suggest we approve es the Eureka Springs Fire Department her appointment to the commission. to assess charges for fire and EMS ser- She seems to have a lot of enthusiasm. She’s a newer resident who’s excited vices. The proposed fees address: medical to get involved,” Zeller said. “I’m imservices requiring ambulance transport pressed with her interest.” and no transport, as well as standby The council voted to appoint Adamand non-transportson to the position, ing EMS services; and Berry supported fire prevention and “Transit numbers are going the decision. “She’s real vibrant inspection; fire and way out of whack.” rescue; and classes and vivacious. I and administration. think she’ll be a good – Mayor Butch Berry The ordinance addition to the comstates that Eureka mission,” Berry said. Springs Fire Chief Michael Merry, Randy Ates will be responsible for the chairman of the hospital commission, policy and administration of these per- updated the council on recent develmits, fines, fees and charges. For a full opments within the commission. Like list of the fees, visit www.LovelyCiti- the cemetery commission, Merry said zen.com. the hospital commission recently lost a Mayor Butch Berry presented the fi- commissioner. In the next few months, nancial report for January, saying the Merry continued, the commission city’s revenue ran slightly under his ex- might lose two more. pectations. The revenue for the Eureka “I think in June it might happen. Springs Transit Authority, Berry said, That’s going to leave us with four commissioners. If anyone has anyone was especially low. “Transit numbers are going way out they’d like to recommend, please send of whack,” Berry said, saying the city them to the mayor or me,” Merry said. recently purchased a new transit vehiAny resident of the western district cle. of Carroll County is eligible to serve Alderman Terry McClung asked why on the hospital commission, Berry notthe revenue dipped lower than expect- ed. ed, and Berry said he wasn’t sure. Merry continued with his update, “I don’t know if it’s weather-related saying the commission probably won’t or not. Our sales tax and CAPC tax also oversee the construction of a new hoshad a dip,” Berry said. pital any time soon. Also at the meeting, the council dis“There’s not a very large likelihood cussed an open spot on the cemetery of seeing a new hospital facility in Eucommission. Berry explained that the reka Springs. However, we do have chairman of the commission, Ken Fu- a company that’s very dedicated to
making a profit and supplying quality healthcare at our original site in Eureka,” Merry said. Allegiance Healthcare, he explained, provides the commission with $180,000 a year. Merry said another company that operates the hospital’s home healthcare services provides $180,000 a year as well. “The commission has approximately $360,000 a year coming into our bank accounts, which right now totals very slightly over $2 million,” Merry said. Because of the changes in healthcare over the past few years, Merry said the commission hasn’t had too much to do lately. “The activity of our commission has lessened pretty dramatically. Where we used to run a hospital and determine what needed to be done, now we mostly babysit bank accounts,” Merry said. Less activity, he continued, has caused the commission to change its meeting times from monthly to quarterly. “If there’s something we need to pick up and work with between commission meetings, I encourage the city council to contact me,” Merry said. Resident Enid Schwartz spoke about how local businesses use polyurethane bags. Schwartz suggested that the city require residents to use their own bags at stores or pay 10 cents per paper bag. “It seems to me this town really prides itself on being ecologically savvy, yet we still hand out these bags. It just doesn’t make any sense,” Schwartz said. Alderman David Mitchell pointed out how Colorado has begun banning polyurethane bags. Since the ban started, Mitchell said that state has become noticeably cleaner. “It’s made a huge difference not seeing them flying all over the highways. It’s something we should consider in the future,” Mitchell said. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, March 7.
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Suspect arrested in weekend homicide Lovely County Citizen An apparent shooting Friday night near Eureka Springs left one man dead and another in jail on charges of first-degree murder. According to a press release from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, dispatchers received a report at 8:44 p.m. Butler Friday of a disturbance involving trespassers at Stone Wall Mountain, on Highway 23 north of Eureka Springs. “While the assigned deputy was responding, the caller notified dispatch that there had been a shooting,” the press release says. “Responding deputies located the caller, identified as Christopher Kevin Butler, and discovered a deceased subject in the driver’s seat of Butler’s vehicle.” In an update on Monday, CCSO iden-
tified the victim as John Catlin Keck, 30, of Eureka Springs. The original press release says the victim suffered apparent gunshot wounds. The county coroner took custody of the victim’s remains. The official cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner. Investigators from the sheriff’s office processed the scene and interviewed Butler, according to the press release. “Following the interview, investigators arrested Butler and booked him into the Carroll County Detention Center on charges of First Degree Murder (Class Y Felony) and Tampering with Evidence (Class D Felony),” the press release says. “Bond has not yet been set.” Butler had his first court appearance on Monday, appearing before Carroll County Circuit Judge Scott Jackson. Butler requested legal counsel before proceeding further. No bond was set during that court appearance. “This is an ongoing investigation,” the press release says. “There will be no further comment from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.”
Junior high team competes in state Quiz Bowl tournament By Samantha Jones
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They didn’t win the big prize, but the students on Eureka Springs’ Junior High Quiz Bowl team did win a few matches at the state tournament on Saturday. Jake Allen, adviser to the team, said four of the players slated to attend the tournament weren’t able to go. Two of them were sick, Allen said, and two more were unable to attend for other reasons. Cheryl Shadrick stood in for Allen as a substitute coach. “We ended up sending a skeleton crew,” Allen said. The students who did attend the tournament were freshmen Isaiah McCurry
and Chris Segura, eighth-grader Ethan Weems and seventh-graders Mia Evans and Cole Saab. “Even with all the substitutions, our team did well,” Allen said. In the afternoon session, the team won its first match against Quitman and lost against Salem and Parker’s Chapel. The team beat Quitman again in the afternoon session but lost to Lisa Academy. If the team had its four missing players, Allen said, he believes it could have gone further in the tournament. “But the kids had a great time and they represented Eureka Springs well,” Allen said.
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Bartos joins Merlin Foundation’s Advisory Board
Berryville Police Chief Robert Bartos has been appointed to The Merlin Foundation’s Advisory Board effective immediately, the foundation announced in a press release. “The Advisory Board is the primary communicaBartos tions channel for vital information needed by the Foundation to ensure its mission is meeting the needs of the community,” the press release says. “Chief Bartos is particularly qualified to serve in this role which was pre-
viously held by the late Chief Muniz who had served in this capacity since the Foundation was chartered in 1993. “The Board and the staff of the Merlin Foundation have had the honor of working with Chief Bartos in his capacity as the chief investigator with the Berryville Police Department. Chief Bartos has served the members of the community since joining the force in 2001. Chief Bartos has been in law enforcement since 1992 serving with the United States Navy.” “I have known Robert for many years and have a great respect for his judgment, dedication and fairness in everything he does” Dr. Merlin Leach says in the news release. “He will be a valuable asset in assisting the Foundation to effectively serve our community.”
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Public works director addresses water fluoridation By Samantha Jones
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Eureka Springs Public Works Director Dwayne Allen released a letter updating the Eureka Springs City Council on the city’s water quality issues on Monday. In the letter, Allen described how the public works department has taken measures to increase the city’s water quality. The department, Allen said, is working to meet state regulations while testing the water to be sure it’s safe. “Most rule changes are delayed due to funding and political pressure. I still believe your public water system is the best choice for drinking water, but we all need to stay vigil,” Allen said. The department, he continued, has been improving its wastewater lab by performing tests to identify fluoride, lead and PH. Allen said the department is also planning to test for lead at public schools and daycares within city limits. The samples for testing, Allen said, have been sent to a certified lab. The first run of tests, he noted, has shown fluoride levels at or just below 0.7 milligrams. The state recommends a range between 0.7 and 1.2 milligrams; this result, Allen explained, shows that the Carroll Boone Water District is staying on the low
side regarding fluoride. The PH level, he noted, is running 6.9 to 7.0 milligrams. Allen said PH is supposed to be between 6.5 to 7.5 milligrams, making the city’s results normal. Though he hasn’t run a test on magnesium and calcium, Allen said he’ll produce an update on that once he has all the information on it. “We still do not know to what degree the fluoride is reacting to the disinfectant. We will continue expanding our testing and adjust them as our results dictate,” Allen said. The city council read the letter at its meeting Monday night. Alderman James DeVito pointed out how water quality has become a big topic nationwide, and Mayor Butch Berry agreed it’s important for the public to know how the issue affects locals. “We’re in pretty good shape,” Berry said. In the letter, Allen agreed. He said the city will need to replace water lines in the near future but noted how well the testing has gone so far. “There is no need for panic but concern is warranted. I will continue to advocate for the removal of sodium fluorosilicate from out water,” Allen said. If any residents want to take part in the tests, Allen said to contact the Public Works Department.
‘Pruitt Cup’ set for Feb. 29
The First Annual Pruitt Cup will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, on Smith Field at Lake Leatherwood Ballfields. The Eureka Springs Highlanders soccer teams will host the Bergman Panthers to kick off the 2016 season. This game, which is named for Bryan Pruitt,
the new superintendent of Eureka Springs Schools and former principal and teacher at Bergman High School, will become an annual rivalry game between the two programs. The girls game begins at 5 p.m., with the boys game starting at 7 p.m.
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“WHO LOVES YOU”
The following is an open letter to those residing in the greater Eureka Springs area. What you read I make no apology for nor will I argue with anyone what may be disagreed with because I know for a fact you’re wrong. Since May 9th of 2004, I have been experiencing the supernatural. Prior to that time, I truly had no idea as to just how real the spirit world is, or how much of an influence it has on the choices which all people make with regard to every aspect of the human experience. There are only two entities with the ability to influence freewill: GOD, our creator, and satan with all the fallen angels (demons) at his command. But it is still mankind which chooses. In April of last year, it occurred to me how many people there are in this community and the surrounding area which are absolutely clueless as to how their choices are going to affect their after-life. I will tell you straight out; I’m afraid for those of you who continue not only to kill your own soul, but encourage others to do the same. No one will go to hell by mistake. Likewise, no one will go to heaven because they’re worthy or deserve to. When GOD created this reality we know as life, HE created it perfectly. HE created every aspect of life perfectly including every system which supports, or exploits life perfectly for every diverse form of life. It is satan who influenced man in the beginning which has caused all that is wrong with our world, and he continues to do so. FYI, GOD who is love creates. Satan, who is evil, destroys. But GOD, having loved HIS creation, was not willing to let those HE loved and loves perish. Therefore, knowing all of those who were created in HIS image were now tainted with an unloving nature and unable to come into HIS Presence as it was in the garden, made a way by which one could again have communion with GOD. HE came into HIS own creation in the form of what HE loved, man, to reconcile unto HIMSELF those whom HE loves. We know HIM as Jesus. Jesus literally took every evil influence in life upon HIMSELF, and in the most horrendous manner of death paid the ultimate price for it so you wouldn’t
have to. We know HE was successful not only because HE then rose from the dead, but also by every testimony of people just like me which have personally experienced supernatural deliverance, healing, and provision by faith in and through Jesus the Christ. We also know where we’re going when we die. HE gave HIS life on behalf of us so we could be with HIM. For the last eight years, I’ve been asking GOD to intervene in the lives of the people I’ve been praying for hoping they would ask our Heavenly Father, in the Name of Jesus, to forgive them of their sins, cleanse them from all unrighteousness, and come into their lives so that by HIM they could indeed have eternal LIFE. But I’ve seen no evidence of any change in their lives. Do you just not get it, or is it that you just don’t care? Your body isn’t going to live forever, but your spirit will. If you do not have a personal relationship with GOD (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) before your body dies, you’re not going to be in heaven. You WILL, however, go to hell, and the suffering will be unimaginable and endless. GOD really does love you, but you’ll have to repent. HE will answer those who call upon HIM with a sincere and contrite heart. If HE was willing to save me, I know HE wants to save you. I don’t oppose what many in this community support, are sympathetic to, or may engage in because I simply disagree with your thinking about those things. I oppose them because you don’t fully understand the price you’ll pay for eternity if you continue to support the things which oppose GOD (i.e. life). Let me reiterate. ANYTHING which hinders, thwarts, or destroys human life, be it word or deed, is not GOD. I sincerely wish I could give everyone what GOD gave to me on that wonderful day in May, but it can only be received from our Heavenly Father through Jesus the Christ. Where are you going when you die? Are you absolutely sure? If you don’t believe there actually is a hell, Google the name Howard Storm. He, like so many others, knows WHO really does love you. – Mike Baruth, Eureka Springs, AR
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ES school board wants more time to study proposed lease
“I like the idea. I think we need to look CCNNews@cox-internet.com into it further,” Spaulding said. The Eureka Springs Highlander CommuPruitt presented information regarding a nity Center Foundation will have to wait a bit school resource officer. Eureka Springs Polonger for its lease contract to be approved. lice Chief Thomas Achord, Pruitt said, has On Thursday night, the Eureka Springs asked the board if the district would like a School Board agreed to wait another month school resource officer. Pruitt said it would before approving the contract. Superinten- cost the district $50,000; the ESPD, he notdent Bryan Pruitt explained that there are a ed, would pay for a police car, a uniform and couple parts of the contract that need to be training. changed or stricken. Board member Debbie Davis recalled Pruitt suggested the board change the pediscussing the matter at riod of time the district a meeting last year. is required to respond “We had a situa“We don’t always know to a request for altertion come up last year ations on the properthe perfect answer, but I where we talked about ty from 10 days to 30 think we have everything it, and obviously you days. He also asked that see where that went,” secure here. We have the board strike a clause Davis said. lockdown procedures. We stating that the district McClung, too, rewill spend the rest of an have drills. I feel like our membered talking insurance settlement by kids are pretty safe. about it in the past. April 16. “We decided not to – Bryan Pruitt “I don’t think we can do anything about it. do that,” board presiWe just didn’t think it dent Chris McClung was necessary,” Mcsaid. Clung said. McClung asked that board members take Pruitt said the district is safe. time to read through the lease before ap“We don’t always know the perfect anproving it. Diane Murphy, chairperson for swer, but I think we have everything secure the community center foundation, agreed to here. We have lockdown procedures. We that. have drills. I feel like our kids are pretty “It would actually give us a chance to look safe,” Pruitt said. through it also, which isn’t something we’ve The board agreed to discuss the matter gotten to do,” Murphy said. further at its next meeting. The board also agreed to hold off on the Also on Thursday, the board discussed demolition of Building 100 and a roof repair at the old high school campus. Pruitt present- joining a lawsuit to reclaim attorney fees lost ed bids for the demolition, saying Holloway in a previous lawsuit. Pruitt said he had spoConstruction Inc. bid $99,668 for the proj- ken with people close to the previous lawect. Another company, he said, bid $19,000 suit. In that lawsuit, he said, the district spent $105,000 in attorney fees. for the roof repair. “We did win [the lawsuit]. My recommen“We’d need another bid on that,” Pruitt dation is that we do not pursue this claim for said. attorney fees,” Pruitt said. He added that the repairs would be paid The board agreed. for using the district’s insurance settlement Treasurer Pam McGarrah presented the money. Board member Candace Spaulding said financial report, saying the bank balance was she wanted to use the money for improve- $8,295,000 at the end of January. The total ments at the old high school. Still, Spauld- fund balance, she added, was $8,331,000. The board’s next regular meeting is scheding said, there wasn’t enough information to uled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17. make a decision yet.
Student of the Month The Eureka Springs Rotary Student of the Month for November 2015 is Clara M. Rorick. Clara is a senior at Eureka Springs High School and is the daughter of Nick Rorick and Karen Rorick. She currently carries a 3.9 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society. Clara has received a Renaissance Silver Card and has received awards in band, French, art, English, music, civics, and economics. She has been named First Band, First Chair at All Region twice. Clara’s hobbies are writing, music and reading. She is employed at Berryville Country Club. Clara will be attending Arkansas Tech University this fall.
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The Full Faith and Highland ministries hosted a spaghetti dinner with live music and a silent auction on Saturday at the Echo Clinic. Proceeds from the event will help pay for a humanitarian aid trip in May to the House of Charity Orphanage in Ecuador.
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New friends Eureka Springs Elementary School Pre-K student Talon Ellis makes a couple of new friends in Basin Park on Saturday morning. Vietnam veteran Gary Lemmonds and his basset hound, Boomer, traveled together from Springfield to spend the weekend in Eureka Springs.
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County residents can register for disaster aid State and federal officials are encouraging Arkansas residents in the 11 counties hardest hit by the severe storms of December 2015 and January 2016 to register for disaster assistance with FEMA as soon as possible. Residents in Carroll County that suffered damage from the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding from Dec. 26, 2015, through January 22, 2016, may be eligible for federal disaster assistance. The first step is to register. To do so: Call 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the speech- and hearing-impaired. If you use 711-Relay or Video Relay Services (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362. Go to www.disasterassistance.gov or via web-enabled phone or tablet at m.fema.gov. The toll free telephone lines operate from 7 a.m.to 10 p.m. CDT, seven days a week. “It is important to register with FEMA even though you may have contacted other agencies or volunteer organizations in your area,” said Scott Bass of the Arkansas Department of Emergency
Management. “Keep clear records and receipts of any repairs and take photos if possible.” To speed the registration process, have the following readily available: A current phone number where you can be contacted; • Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where they are now staying; • Your Social Security number, if available; • A general list of damages and losses; and if insured, the insurance policy number, or the agent and company name. Disaster assistance may include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to homeowners, renters and businesses. Call the SBA at 1-800-6592955 or visit the Web site at www.sba. gov/services/disasterassistance.
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Main Stage will continue its monthly Friday Night Dance from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Feb. 26, highlighting music from the 1980s. Popular DJ Sean Hearn of Music in Motion in Fayetteville will play hits from the ’80s, along with a mix of Top 40 hits from today and the past. A cash prize will be awarded for the best ’80s
Costume. There will be a cash bar with wine and beer, sodas and snacks. Admission is $10 per person, and proceeds will help fund children’s programs at Main Stage. Main Stage is located at 67 North Main in downtown Eureka Springs.
Soccer sign-up begins Saturday The Eureka Springs Soccer Club begins its spring season youth soccer sign-up from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Eureka Springs Middle School cafeteria. Other sign-up days will be Wednesday,
March 2, from 3.15 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, March 5, from 9 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. For further information check the club’s website at www.eteamz.com/euurekasoccer.
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The Natural Way Hearty foods for winter
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his is the time of the year for hearty foods. Acorn, ButterJim Fain nut, Hubbard and Spaghetti squash is as plentiful and cheap as are root veggies such as parsnips, potatoes and carrots. Storing them in a cool yet dry area at home will keep them fresh for a long time. Preparing them for the table is easy and the finished product is not only tasty but also chock full of vitamins and minerals. Acorn and Butternut are just a little higher in nutrition than some of the other varieties of squash but all are a treasure trove. I’m a strong advocate of choosing foods that match the season but making simple yet scrumptious soup out of any veggie goes great with heavier food and cold days. This soup is fresh not canned and amazingly easy to make. Try using two crowns of broccoli per serving along with 10 ounces of liquid, which can be water or chicken broth, and cook at a low heat until soft. Pour the contents into a blender and slowly pulse then liquefy. Correct the seasoning with a little salt or fresh ground pepper. If you want to get a little fancy add a couple of tablespoons of butter and a splash of cream. Getting really fancy would be to run the blended mash through a strainer to refine the consistency. I usually don’t do that as I find it unnecessary for flavor and texture. Unstrained, you get a heartier version and the benefit of the whole veggie. Try this recipe with all sorts of different veggies like squash both hard or soft, cauliflower and potatoes. If you have grilled your peppers from summer or soft squash, yellow or zucchini, before cooking in the broth it adds a delicious flavor. To notch up a little more, reserve a small amount of the veggie from the stock pot before blending. Chop and add back when ladling to the serving bowl. Sprinkle some shredded cheese on top. Staying in season, local to your area is a good thing to do. Local foods are fresher and reflect what we have to deal with here in our little part of heaven. Remember, taking Vitamin D and a quality probiotic daily is scientifically supported to make winter a healthier season.
Wisecrack Zodiac Aries: You’re so far at the bottom of the barrel, you’re basically licking wood. While that can be fun, you really should be asking how to get out of the barrel. Once you can see daylight, you’re good again. Taurus: Embrace new technology, but don’t get creepy by copping a feel on your new phone. That’s just weird and possibly illegal in three states. Siri thinks taking photos of your junk is bad enough. Gemini: Tuesday will be all puppy kisses and finding $20 bills in parking lots. You’ve been good, and sometimes Karma wants to hang out with you for a while and de-stress. Cancer: If the best things in life were free, we would all have stayed up in the trees and ordered banana room service. Even monkeys have to put on goofy suits and work for a living these days, so quit flinging poo at your boss. Leo: Life is about the journey, so quit worrying about making good time and take your foot off the accelerator once in a while. It’s easier to enjoy the ride when you’re not splattering bugs across the windshield at 70 mph. Virgo: If you have a song stuck in your head, stop and listen to it. That tune could be a message from someone far away. If it’s “Gangnam Style” by Psy, the universe is just screwing with you. Carry on. Libra: Know your own mind. Not only does it give you inner peace, but it also helps when you need to pick it out in a lineup in case it flips out and escapes without you. Maybe you could get it tattooed with a mental tramp stamp. Scorpio: Wednesday is when all your pigeons come home to roost, which is weird, because you were sure you had owls. Don’t worry, tiny messages are far more preferable than a living room filled with dead rats.
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Sagittarius: You’re hoping for a stroke of luck, but you had no idea the brush would be so big. Keep your mouth closed, because “good fortune green” is lovely to look at but tastes terrible. Capricorn: Friday is a rough day, but take heart, because vodka is your friend. It’s not the friend who’ll become your AA sponsor, but it will convince you to pee on a cop car and try to escape on a hoverboard. Aquarius: The skies are blue
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and opportunities are blooming like early daffodils. Pick them quick, before the inevitable snowstorm freezes them into mutated mushballs. Pisces: Just when you’re too tired to dogpaddle any further, the universe gives you arm floaties. Say a quick thanks and ask for a small yacht with wifi since Karma seems to be in a good mood. Answers on page 17
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Calendar of Events Send calendar entries to Samantha Jones 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
Feb. 25: Eureka Springs Elementary School Game Night
The Scottie Parent Group will host a game night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25 in the Eureka Springs Elementary School Cafeteria. Children from 3 to 14 are welcome. Pizza, popcorn and baked goods will be sold.
Feb. 26: Movie Showing
The Carnegie Public Library at 194 Spring Street in Eureka Springs will continue its Secret Season Cinema with “Goodnight Mommy” at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, in the Library Annex Friends Room. Admission and popcorn are free. For more information, visit eurekalibrary.org or call 479-253-8754.
Feb. 28: Souper Sunday
The Holiday Island Fire Department will host its annual Souper Sunday fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, in the Clubhouse ballroom at 1 Country Club Drive in Holiday Island. Homemade soups and desserts will be served by department firefighters. It costs $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12. All proceeds benefit the fire department. Call Mary Inglehart at 479-981-1725 to donate a soup or dessert.
Feb. 28: Transgender Journey
Roxie Howard and Caden Pruitt will share their transgender journey at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk St. All are welcome.
Feb. 29: Metafizzies Meeting
The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Soci-
ety (Metafizzies) will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29 at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. in Eureka Springs for a group discussion on spiritual topics. All are welcome.
March 1: Book Signing
The Carroll County Historical Society will host a book signing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5. Abby Burnett will sign her new book “Gone to the Grave; Burial Customs of the Arkansas Ozarks 1850 - 1950.” All are welcome. There will be light refreshments.
March 2: Soccer Club Sign-up
The Eureka Springs Soccer Club will begin its spring season with a youth soccer sign-up from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Eureka Springs Middle School Cafeteria. Other sign-up days will be Wednesday, March 2, from 3:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, March 5, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.eteamz.com/eurekasoccer.
March 5: Movie Showing
Michael Moore’s film “Capitalism: A Love Story” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at the Carnegie Public Library’s Friendship Room. The event is free.
March 12: Clear Spring Fling Auction
Clear Spring School will host an auction from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at Castle Rouge’s Manor in Beaver. Art and other items will be auctioned. All proceeds benefit the school.
March 13: We’ve Got Talent
ryville Square will host a free coloring book workshop from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Friday. Call Lynne Crow at 479-586-4868 The American Legion Auxiliary No. 36 of Holiday Island meets at 10 a.m. every third Monday at the Holiday Island Country Club. All ladies who are immediate relatives of veterans are eligible to join.
April 2-10: Holiday Island Travel Club Trip
The Holiday Island Quilters Guild meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at the Holiday Island Clubhouse at 1 Country Club. For more information, call Suzanne at 479-363-6416.
The Carroll County Music Group will host We’ve Got Talent at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at the Eureka Springs Auditorium. The concert is a fundraiser that helps send young musicians to summer music camps. Call 479-981-2659 for more information.
The Holiday Island Travel Club will host a trip to Savannah, Jekyll Island and Beaufort from Saturday, April 2, to Sunday, April 10. It will cost $723 for all lodging, 14 meals and a planned tour. A deposit of $75 is required. Call Janice at 479-2539890 or 479-244-7669 for more information or visit www.grouptrips.com/holidayislandtravelclub.
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St. James Episcopal Church will host Sunday community suppers from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This is the sixth season of the suppers, with meals provided by local restaurants. Supper will be provided every Sunday during the winter season until March 20. The suppers are free and everyone is welcome. See Calendar, page 18
At Magnolia Village Rentals, we pride ourselves in treating our residents as people of value. Our residents are the heart of our business, and relationships are an integral part of working together. We are looking for the right candidate to hire and maintain the physical condition of our apartments and grounds. We are looking for a full-time maintenance technician who is a motivated, customer-service focused individual that enjoys working in a fun environment. Responsibilities includes but are not limited to; • General Plumbing • Drywall Repair • Painting — interior and exterior • Appliance Repair • Electrical • Patio/Deck rebuilding • General building maintenance • Exterior lighting • Light landscape • Cleaning
Qualifications include, but are not limited to; • Good customer service, organizational and time management skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Exceptional attention to detail • Ability to use general maintenance tools and equipment • Must have personal tools • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., climb ladders and work outside in inclement weather • Ability to respond to after hour’s maintenance “emergencies” • Reliable vehicle required • Ability to work Saturday if needed
If interested please call 870.423.6960 or email at 1bwells@cox.net Background and Drug Screening Required
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Black Hills Energy acquires SourceGas
Black Hills Energy recently announced its successful acquisition of SourceGas, the natural gas utility serving 429,000 customers in Arkansas, Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming. “Black Hills Energy is excited to provide our new customers with safe, reliable energy and to maintain strong local ties that benefit the communities where we live and work,” said Todd Jacobs, the new vice president of operations for Black Hills Energy in Arkansas, based in Fayetteville. “We look forward to putting our company’s 130-year history of utility expertise and exceptional performance levels to good use for our 160,000 natural gas customers in 104 Arkansas communities,” said Jacobs, who since 2014 was Black Hills Energy’s general manager of Kansas gas operations and earlier served in executive roles with another Midwestern utility. The former SourceGas will immediately begin operating under the Black Hills Energy name. Customers should continue to use
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SourceGas contacts and locations for bill payment, service questions and emergencies. The customer service and emergencies number remains 800-563-0012. Beginning in March, SourceGas customers will start to see the Black Hills Energy logo alongside the SourceGas logo on their bills and the new customer website, www. SourceGasIsBlackHills.com while the companies integrate employees and customer service systems. The Black Hills Energy logo will replace the SourceGas logo on buildings, company vehicles, employee uniforms and more. Black Hills Energy will use television, radio, print, electronic media, bill inserts, newsletters, advertisements and more to keep customers informed. For more information, customers can visit www.SourceGasIsBlackHills.com. “We look forward to delivering efficient energy services that meet the region’s current and future energy needs,” Jacobs said. “We’re committed to living our mission of
improving life with energy. Our strong local partnerships benefit the communities we serve through economic development initiatives, charitable contributions, sponsorships and employee participation.” Black Hills Energy now serves more than 1.2 million natural gas and electric utility customers in nearly 800 communities in eight Rocky Mountain and Midcontinent states, including its newest market, Arkansas. The company announced in July 2015 that it was the successful bidder to purchase SourceGas from investment funds managed by Alinda Capital Partners and GE Unit GE Energy Financial Services. The purchase was approved by the Arkansas Public Service Commission and the utility commissions in Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming. “Their approval allows us to make this transition as smooth as possible for our new customers and employees,” Jacobs said.
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The Eureka Springs Farmers Market will be open in the winter from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays. There are fresh veggies, meats, baked goods, soaps, jellies and seasonal items like wreaths and crafts. The Carroll County Branch of the Ozark Offroad Cyclist club will host training rides at 2 p.m. every Sunday at Lake Leatherwood. Holiday Island Community Church at 188 Stateline Road in Holiday Island offers Friday Bible Study at 9 a.m. every Friday in the library of Haller Hall. Call 479-253-8200 for more information. Melissa Clare will host “An Inquiry into Sufism” at 7 p.m. on the second
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First Southern Baptist Church of Holiday Island will host a family movie and game night at 6 p.m. the first Friday of every month. Call 479-253-6711 for more information. Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step Christ-centered recovery support group, will meet at 6 p.m. every Wednesday at Soul Purpose Ministries at 801 S. Springfield Ave. in Green Forest. For more information, call 870-654-4059 or 870-480-9993. The Eureka Springs Coffee Pot AA Group will meet at 12:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. on Sunday, 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 7 p.m. on Tuesday and 8 p.m. on Friday. Call 479-2537956 or visit nwarkaa.org for more information.
Kenneth Fugate
March 26, 1949 – Feb. 19, 2016
Kenneth R. Fugate, a resident of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, was born March 26, 1949 in Kermit, Texas, a son of Lloyd Guinn and Wanda Rae (Wagner) Fugate. He departed this life Friday, Feb. 19, 2016 in Eureka Springs, at the age of 66 years. Kenneth proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked as the cemetery sexton of the Eureka Springs Cemetery and was of the Buddhist religion. Ken loved all animals. He was caring and compassionate. On June 29, 2015, Kenneth was united in marriage with Carroll Leo Heath who survives him of the home. He is also survived by three children: Shelaine and husband Henry Gonsalves, Erin and husband Robert Eddy and Bryan Fugate, all of the San Francisco Bay Area, California; mother: Wanda MacDonald of San Angelo, Texas; one sister: Sheryl Wetherby of San Angelo, Texas; one half-brother: Guinn Fugate of Texas; eight grandchildren: Blake Gonsalves, Bryce Gonsalves, Branden Eddy, Brooke Eddy, Jordan Eddy, Austin Fugate, Adriana Fugate, and Brayden Fugate; one niece and one nephew: Deena and Daryl; and a host of other family, friends, and loved ones.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Gwen Fugate. Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016 at the St. James Church in Eureka Springs. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be made in his memory 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.
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Meditation will take place every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at 5800 County Road 3012 in Eureka Springs. The focus will be on Shamatha and Tonglen meditations. These two practices will alternate every week, with coffee and tea after. Call Alece at 479-244-6841 or Gary at 479-244-6840 for more information. Eureka! Quilters Guild meets the second Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. at Lone Star Bible Church located five miles south of Eureka Springs on Highway 23. A business meeting is from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., followed by a signup luncheon. A quilting program follows lunch. The Eureka Springs Buddhist Study Group will meet each Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at the Heart of Many Ways in the Christian Science Church at 68 Mountain St. for 30 minutes of meditation followed by reading and discussion of
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“Atisha’s Lamp for the Path.” Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), a non-profit weight loss support group, meets at 4 p.m. Mondays at the United Methodist Church of Berryville on Highway 62. National yearly dues are $32, which includes a national magazine and $3 local chapter dues. For more information, contact Jean Vance at 870350-6888 or Delphia Smith at 870-4232492. The Carroll County Riders meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Sparky’s Roadhouse Cafe in Eureka Springs. Spiritual Healing is held every third Wednesday at the Christian Science Church reading room at 68 Mountain St. Contact Melissa Clare at 479-253-8252 or MelissaClare01@gmail.com for more information.
Gordon Palmer Jr.
Sept. 10, 1937 – Feb. 12, 2016
Gordon James Palmer, Jr., a resident of Eureka Springs, was born Sept. 10, 1937 in Lawton, Okla., a son of Gordon Palmer, Sr. and Wynie (Skelton) Palmer. He departed this life Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, in his home in Eureka Springs, at the age of 78 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Wynie Palmer and one son, Gordon Ray Palmer. Gordon was retired from working as a nuclear aerospace engineer for the Boeing Company and the United States government. He was very proud of his work — direct support of the defense of our great Country, which included the development of the Peace Keeper Missile System, guidance systems used in various defense missiles and the NASA space program. Gordon enjoyed travel, reading, gardening and of course his little dog, Gizzy (who Gordon took everywhere). Gordon was well liked and all in town knew him and Gizzy as they shopped throughout town. He will be greatly missed by all. He was a member of the Beaver Lake Baptist Church. Gordon is survived by daughter, Tammy and son-in-law, Jack Baker of Eureka
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Gladys Thompson
July 3, 1927 – Feb. 21, 2016,
Gladys (“Gus,” “Gussie”) Thompson, formerly of Eureka Springs, died Feb. 21, 2016, at her residence. She was born July 3, 1927 in Cozad, Neb. She married Ted W. Thompson in August of 1949. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted W; son, Bruce; parents Carl and Tillie McCoy Gustafson and sister Marilyn. She graduated from Cozad High School, Colorado Woman’s College and the University of Nebraska (Class of 49) with degrees in journalism and advertising. “Gus” was a member of Gamma Phi Beta Society, longtime docent of Sheldon Museum of Art, volunteer Bryan LGH West, PTA life member, formerly employed with the Nebraska State Education Association and Prescott Elementary School. She and Ted also resided and were employed in Breckenridge, Colo., in the winter months of 1978-1985. Survivors include son, Scott and his wife Donna of Eureka Springs; son, Brad of Olympia, Wash.; granddaughter, Kyra
of Park City, Utah; two great-grandsons, Merrick Thompson Wong and McCoy Xavier Wong; brother-in-law, Paul Thompson and his wife Patricia of Gothenburg, Neb.; cousins, nieces and a nephew. At her request she was cremated and there will be no service. Memorials can be made to Lincoln Public Schools Foundation, 5901 “0” St. 68510 or Capital Humane Society, 2320 Park Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68502.
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479-363-6454 Springs; daughter-in-law, Karen Palmer of Rogers; five grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and a host of other family, friends, and loved ones. Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at 210 Cobblestone Lane, Eureka Springs, Arkansas 72631. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. 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.
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Julie Hop, watercolorist, has known she was an artist since she won a contest at age five. She comes from an artistic family and loves teaching art as well. She has degrees in Painting and Drawing and has been in Eureka Springs for six years. She is now Student Coordinator at ESSA after attending as a student for four years. As a lifelong artist who loves to learn, she spoke of Clear Spring School, “Especially fond of teachers… can tell they’re doing a labor of love… like passing it on. It’s a gift.”
You can find art from Julie Hop and a host of other amazing art pieces by our talented and generous friends of Clear Spring. This is a wonderful event in a gorgeous setting benefitting a special local educational institution.