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YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
VOLUME 19 NUMBER 37
MARCH 1, 2018
TOPNEWS
Hangin’ out at Brews
Pride Dinner among community events Photos on Page 8
n Hospital
work continues
Council OKs ordinance for property purchase Page 3
n Community
center success
Foundation completes Windgate grant match Page 4
n Investigating alleged threat
CCSO looking into middle school incident Page 5
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Feb. 20 9:06 a.m. — Carroll County Dispatch advised of a fight between two male subjects. Officers responded and arrested one of the subjects for terroristic threatening in the first degree. 9:32 a.m. — Carroll County Dispatch advised of a combative female subject with suicidal ideations. Officers responded, and the subject refused treatment from EMS. Officers took information and statements from family witnesses on scene. Feb. 21 2:57 p.m. — A caller advised of an erratic driver leaving a local business. An officer responded but found no probable cause for a traffic stop. Feb. 22 11:39 a.m. — A caller advised that they had seen three dogs running up the street behind a local business and requested an officer to check on them. An officer responded but was unable to locate the dogs. 1:16 p.m. — A caller advised that three dogs kept running in the road. An officer responded and made contact with the owner. 4:00 p.m. — An officer took a report on forgery. 8:32 p.m. — An officer spoke to a female complainant in reference to threats. A report was taken. 11:20 p.m. — An officer responded to an area motel for a reported disturbance and spoke with the individuals involved. Feb. 23 1:15 a.m. — An officer responded to an alarm at an area business. The building was secure. 8:16 a.m. — The middle school requested an officer to report a threat made over Facebook. An officer responded to collect information for a report.
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1:07 p.m. — A caller requested an officer check on the welfare of a neighbor because she hadn’t come back out to move her car as normal and was concerned she had fallen. An officer made contact with the subject. She was OK. 2:01 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of theft at an area rental cabin and searched the area for the vehicle driven by the renters. 4:00 p.m. — A caller advised of a suspicious male subject parked and blocking the pre-k staff vehicles behind the elementary school. She advised the vehicle had already left the area but felt it needed to be reported to officials. An officer checked the school complexes and made note of the vehicle description to advise other officers. 8:52 p.m. — Officers responded to a report of stones falling into the roadway and blocking traffic lanes. Officers assisted with traffic, and public works responded to assist. Feb. 24 5:50 p.m. — An officer responded to an area motel to check on the business. All was secure. 7:34 p.m. — An officer assisted Carroll County Sheriff’s Office with a traffic accident with subjects trapped inside a vehicle. An officer assisted until CCSO arrived on scene. Feb. 25 9:38 a.m. — Carroll County Dispatch advised of an open line 911 call. An officer responded. All was well. Feb. 26 2:02 a.m. — While patrolling, an officer discovered a male subject sleeping on a bench. Upon further communication, the officer discovered the subject to be intoxicated and arrested him for public intoxication and sleeping in public. Wait a minute. It’s a crime to sleep in public?
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Council authorizes hospital commission to buy adjacent property By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs Hospital Commission can officially move forward with the plan to renovate the hospital. On Monday night, the Eureka Springs City Council heard from the commission about an ordinance allowing the hospital to acquire three lots of land adjacent to it. Alderman Terry McClung said he didn’t support the purchase, saying the property isn’t worth the asking price of $141,400. “The expense of trying to build on it is going to be nearly cost-prohibitive just due to the terrain,” McClung said. Alderman David Mitchell moved to approve the ordinance on its first reading, and everyone but McClung agreed to do so. Mitchell then moved to approve it on second and third readings by title only, with Mitchell, Melissa Greene, Bob Thomas, Kristi Kendrick and Mickey Schneider voting for it and McClung voting against it. Schneider moved to invoke the emergency clause to finalize the ordinance in one night, and Kendrick asked for the reason behind the urgency. Mayor Butch Berry said the commission planned to close the sale on Wednesday, Feb. 28, and needed the ordinance to be completely approved before then. Commission chairman Michael Merry agreed, saying the commission will need to finish a survey on the property before its architectural firm can continue working on the project. “It will be necessary for us to either move forward with this or decide not to,”
Merry said. “But you have it under contract,” Kendrick said. “So you have control of the property. You could proceed with the survey at this time without ownership of the property.” Commission treasurer Barbara Dicks said the closing date has been set for six weeks. The commission is ready to finalize the sale, Dicks said. “If we postpone it … it would postpone it for another month or two,” Dicks said. “What is your concern that it’s going so fast?” “It’s vacant land, it’s currently not being used, you’re not going to use it right away, and so why are we quickly circumventing the normal process which would permit constituents to object to this or for council to change their mind?” Kendrick said. “It is not a vacant land,” Dicks said. “There is a home on it and a road on it.” Kendrick asked if the home was occupied, and Dicks said no. “And what will happen to the home?” Kendrick asked. “You know that’s later,” Dicks said. “That’s my point,” Kendrick said. “There are no immediate plans for this. I do not understand the urgency.” Schneider said the public has been aware of the renovation for a while now, saying no one has objected to the purchase. “I don’t like using the emergency clause unless we have to, but this being related to land and people, it’s better to just get it done,” Schneider said.
Mitchell agreed. “I feel strongly that this council should go ahead, even though I don’t like using the emergency clause either, and let’s wrap this up, let them close on this piece of property and let’s just get it done,” Mitchell said. Dicks said she was concerned the purchase wouldn’t go through if the council decided to wait to finalize the ordinance. “We had a closing date written up of the 28th, and if we go and say, ‘Sorry,’ well, they can change their mind,” Dicks said. “I’m a real estate attorney,” Kendrick said. “I understand. You’re in too much of a rush.” Greene said she understood where Dicks was coming from, and Dicks said there’s too much risk with extending the closing date when it comes to others who might be interested in the property. “Now that they know we want it, they could certainly go in and overbid us,” Dicks said. “I mean, it’s real estate.” “We both understand real estate,” Kendrick said. “It makes no sense to not let them finish the deal based on the date on the contract,” Mitchell said. Mitchell asked for a vote, and the council unanimously agreed to invoke the emergency clause. The council moved on to discuss a proposed ordinance for paying down the city’s bond payments, and Kendrick said she was concerned about a section of the proposed ordinance saying the city could use additional funds other than the I&I
fee to pay the bonds. “That really sounds as if all revenues from the water department are going to be applied to the bonds,” Kendrick said. “I think the way it is written is way too broad.” City attorney Tim Weaver said that section of the proposed ordinance is only meant to provide for unforeseen circumstances in the future. “There’s always the possibility of funds coming from another source we haven’t yet anticipated,” Weaver said. Finance director Lonnie Clark said the proposed ordinance doesn’t include a specific amortization schedule because it’s impossible to know how much the I&I fee will generate each year, and Berry agreed. “The amortization would not completely be accurate,” Berry said. “We’re trying to keep this simple. The ultimate goal was to be sure this was paid off by this date … and tying this to any amortization could possibly present some issues down the road.” The council took a five-minute break for Clark to consult Weaver. Upon returning, the council deferred the proposed ordinance until its next meeting. Also at the meeting, the council approved a proposed ordinance regarding the diversion of grant funds on its first reading and agreed to proceed with a project for the city’s storm water drainage repair near Flint Street Fellowship. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, March 12, at The Auditorium.
Eureka Springs photographer wins Best in Show at international show
Eureka Springs photographer Susan Tharp of Judge Roy Bean’s Old Time Photo studio was recognized with the Best in Show award from more than 300 entries at the 2018 Antique and Amusement Photographers International Photo Contest held in Las Vegas. Judge Roy Bean’s received a total of 25 ribbons at the event, including 13 first-place
winners and one Technical Excellence award. Tharp’s glamorous portrait of a woman took Best in Show. She also received seven first-place ribbons as well as one second place, two third places and two honorable mentions. Char Hutchinson earned one first place, one honorable mention and a Technical Excellence
Award for 20s Era Portrait. The Technical Excellence Award is given only to a select few photographs by the AAPI Committee. Tharp and Hutchinson teamed up together on three first-place ribbons. Mickie Grunwald earned a second place and honorable mention. Jackie Lavine and owner Mike Klecha each won a first-place ribbon. Raluca Ailoaiei
and Andreea Robu teamed up together to earn two first-place ribbons, one thirdplace ribbon and two honorable mentions. Sarah Chupp worked with Tharp on several of her portraits and the entire staff received first place for their Best Portrait of a Staff. Judge Roy Bean’s Old Time Photos is located 29 S. Main St. in Eureka Springs.
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Community center meets $50,000 match for Windgate grant By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation has come a long way in just a few years. Chairwoman Diane Murphy reported Monday that the foundation has raised enough money to meet the $50,000 match for the Windgate Charitable Foundation grant. That means the grant has brought in $100,000 for the community center, Murphy said. “This week, we will submit for the last $20,000 of the total $50,000,” Murphy said. “I am so excited about that.” The money will help the community center bring on a part-time activities director, Murphy said, to help develop programming in the open facilities. The community center is looking for someone who has experience with children and organization. “They need to be energetic and creative and enthusiastic and organized,” Murphy said. “We have a lot of those people here.” So far, Murphy said, the community meeting room and the gym have been completed. “We’ve been so focused on facilities, because obviously you have to have the facility ready to do anything,” Murphy said. “But the whole point of facilities is
to have people use the space.” She said the activities director will be vital in determining how the space can be used, saying a committee will be set up to help figure out programming at the community center. “They will start planning activities and processes and what kind of things we can host there and how we might block out time to get it open for people,” Murphy said. “It’s a huge milestone to get to the point where we’re going to be able to get it open and usable for everybody.” Though only two facilities will be ready for use, Murphy said there’s a lot to do in those spaces. “Whether we’re talking basketball or walking in an inside space or Zumba or yoga or various classes and meetings, it makes a lot of things possible,” Murphy said. “I hope we can start going down the path of envisioning what else can happen there.” Those facilities have already been the site of big events, including the Chocolate Festival and a gardening class sponsored by the University of Arkansas. The Chocolate Festival brought 700-800 people to the community center, Murphy said. “Managing the flow of people is always a challenge, so I was really happy for that to have gone so well,” she said. “It was very exciting to have a big event
there.” The gardening class filled the community meeting room, Murphy said. She explained why the class was held at the community center, saying it was a partnership with the Carroll County Extension Office and the University of Arkansas. That was made possible by a greenhouse grant from AT&T, Murphy said. “They went longer than intended, because there was so much enthusiasm and a lot of questions,” Murphy said. “I’m really, really happy with how that went.” The next class offered at the community center, Murphy said, will bring University of Arkansas professors to town. “It’s more for professional development for people who are already professional growers or want to be professional growers,” Murphy said. The meeting space is available for anyone in the community to use, she said, for a manageable fee. Murphy said none of this would be possible without the community supporting the project. “I want to give a big thank you to everybody that contributed to the Windgate grant to get us here, because everybody who contributed made this happen,” Murphy said. “It’s huge.” For more information on the community center, visit www.EurekaSpringsCommunityCenter.org.
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge re-homes tiger from Omaha
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge has opened its doors to a new female white tiger named Payson. Payson was rehomed at Turpentine Creek from Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
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(OHDZA). OHDZA contacted TCWR looking for a home for the 13-year-old tiger after deciding to shift focus toward its Amur tiger species survival program. “We are very excited to offer Payson a home with us! The OHDZA did what was best for Payson and the tiger species as a whole, since white tigers are not viable genetic candidates for the conservation of the species,” said Tanya Smith, president of TCWR. OHDZA decided to reach out to TCWR
during their search to re-home Payson, knowing that TCWR would be able to offer her the same quality health care, attention and love that they had given her. On Feb. 7, Payson made the 430-mile journey to her new home. She arrived in the afternoon and with only a little hesitation, transferred from her travel crate into her double night house area. She will spend a few days secured in the night house area for observation before she is given access to the large grassy habitat she will now call home.
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Citizen Opinion by Cindy Worley
Do you support the new downhill mountain bike trails at Lake Leatherwood?
Greg Swift “Swifty”
Yes, it is good for the area.
Willow Swift “Willy” Yes.
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Yes, I think it is a great idea.
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CCSO investigating alleged threat at Eureka Springs Middle School By Samantha Jones and Scott Loftis Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is looking into an alleged threat at Eureka Springs Middle School. According to the Eureka Springs Police Department, the middle school requested an officer to report a threat made over Facebook on Friday, Feb. 23. CCSO Chief Deputy Maj. George Frye confirmed Monday that the sheriff’s office is investigating the matter, saying no one has been brought
into custody. Eureka Springs Superintendent Bryan Pruitt said the school contacted the Eureka Springs Police Department after one student threatened another on social media. The threat was not against the school itself, Pruitt said. “This was not a threat directed toward the school, but we still wanted to do an investigation,” Pruitt said. “We include the police on that, because it was a threat from one person to another. In this day and age, you can’t ever leave
any loose ends.” This is how the district would handle any threat, Pruitt said. “Any time there’s some kind of threat, we’re going to investigate it thoroughly,” Pruitt said. “We’re going to take everything like that seriously. We’re being diligent on everything.” He continued, “We know how things are right now. Everything is so scrutinized. Everybody’s nervous, so we’re going to fully investigate anything that’s remotely a threat.”
Books in Bloom scheduled for May 20
On Sunday, May 20, Books in Bloom will have its 13th annual celebration of books, the people who write them and the people who read them. From noon to 5 p.m., the gardens of the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs will sport festive tents filled with accomplished writers and their books. A giant Writers Tent will offer ongoing readings, while in the Conservatory, this year's slate of best-selling authors will offer insights into the writing life and speak about their motivations and careers in publishing. Whether you're an avid reader, an aspiring writer, or just enjoy listening to interesting speakers, Books in Bloom offers an afternoon that is sure to entertain and enlighten. A project of the Car-
roll and Madison Public Library Foundation, Books in Bloom has earned a nationwide reputation for presenting some of today's most dynamic authors in a relaxed, garden-party atmosphere. Best of all, there is no charge. The festival is made possible by the generous underwriting of the Crescent Hotel and Spa, as well as contributions from a variety of businesses, organizations and individuals. This year's featured speakers include Lisa See, who through her many novels illustrates the strong bonds between women, romantic love and love of country; Marcus Sakey, whose thrillers have been adapted to film and Deborah Crombie, “The Master of Modern British Mystery.”
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The Writers Tent will offer a variety of authors and subjects, ensuring there will be something for every taste, including romance, mystery, novels that highlight social justice issues. Authors include Martin Philip, Northwest Arkansas native now head baker at King Arthur Flour, who tells of his journey in his new book along with sharing recipes. Do you enjoy listening to recorded books? You may recognize Susan Ericksen, narrator of more than 500 audio books, who will talk about the joys and challenges of giving voice to a host of characters. In all, 13 authors will grace Books in Bloom this year. Author announcements may be found at BooksinBloom.org.
63 votes cast
Do you think our government is doing enough to stop mass shootings? m Yes: 20.6% (13 votes) m No: 71.4% (45 votes)
m I’m not sure: 7.9% (5 votes)
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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.
March 2: Specialty Crops Workshop
Professor Neelendra Joshi of the University of Arkansas entomology department, program technician Heather Friedrich, professor Elena Garcia and professor Amanda McWhite of the UA horticulture department will lead a specialty crops workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 2, at the Eureka Springs Community Center at 44 Kingshighway in Eureka Springs. The fee is $12 per person to cover lunch and presentation materials. The registration deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 27. To register, call Jo Salazar at 479-575-2604.
March 2: Parents’ Night Out
The First United Methodist Church will host its Parents’ Night Out from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, at 195 Huntsville Road in Eureka Springs. This is a free event for all children in the Eureka Springs area. All kids between the ages of 3 and 12 are welcome. The kids play games, do crafts, sing songs and get dinner while the parents get a few hours off. For more information, call 479-253-8987.
March 2: Secret Season Cinema
The penultimate feature in the Carnegie Library’s foreign film series is the family friendly French film, “The Ex-
traordinary Adventures of Adele BlancSec,” screening at 6 p.m. Friday, March 2, in the Library Annex. The film features an adventure set in the early part of the 20th century that focuses on a popular novelist and her dealings with would-be suitors, cops, monsters and other distractions. The film is rated PG, and popcorn and admission are free. For more information, visit the website calendar at EurekaLibrary.org or call 479253-8754.
March 3: NW AR Permaculture Study Group The Northwest Arkansas Permaculture Study Group will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 3, at Fire Om, located at 872 Mill Hollow Road at the home of Lorna Trigg. The group will discuss healing herbs in the botanical sanctuary and garden.
March 4: We’ve Got Talent Fundraiser The Carroll County Music Group will present the seventh annual “We’ve Got Talent” fundraiser concert on Sunday, March 4, at the Eureka Springs Auditorium. The pre-concert begins at 2:30 p.m., and the concert will start at 3 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. Proceeds support
school music education and provide student musicians with opportunities for further study.
March 4: Blessing of the Springs The National Water Center will hold a blessing of the springs at Basin Spring at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 4.
March 5: Metafizzies Meeting The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) meeting will feature Dr. Stephen Foster speaking on “Experiencing the Chakras” at 7 p.m. Monday, March 5, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. All are welcome.
March 6: Conservation District Election The election for the Carroll County Conservation District Board will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at the Carroll County Conservation District at 909 C Freeman Switch Road in Berryville. Anyone interested in electing directors should be a registered voter, own land and reside in the district and vote for the candidates of their choice. For more information, stop by the office or call 870-423-2638 ext. 3.
March 6: HI Art Guild Christie Braswell, an artist, outdoorswoman and tour guide living near Eureka Springs, will present “My Art Journals and How to Create One” at the Holiday Island Art Guild meeting at 10 a.m., Tuesday March 6, in Room A of the Holiday Island Club House.
March 9: Mercy Auxiliary Scholarships Applications for the Mercy Hospital Berryville Auxiliary scholarships are now open to all Carroll County graduating seniors who plan to enter any field of medicine and must be turned in by noon Friday, March 9. Two $1,000 scholarships will be announced by April 15. Applications may be obtained by emailing Carolyn.Bosshardt@Mercy. Net.
March 10: Military Ball
The eighth annual Military Ball, which honors prisoners of war, soldiers missing in action and veterans, will be hosted at the Elks Lodge 1042 Saturday, March 10, at 4 Park Cliff Drive. The featured speaker will be Steve Grant, KY3 anchor and University of Arkansas ROTC. Proceeds will help local veterans. For more information, call Peggy at 479-244-9595.
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Like you, I have to see medical doctors from time to time and I’m a problem for some of them. I insist that I have the final say over what I do with my body and insist my medical team respect my choices. I do listen closely to their advice and do use prescribed drugs at times. But if a natural choice works better for me, that is where I go first. Here are a few supplements that I have used to keep myself healthy and free from side effects. Your doctor may or may not know about these and likely won’t suggest them but support the use if you bring it up. The supplements are MSM, probiotics, magnesium, AdvaCal calcium and d-Mannose. I use or have used all of these, personally. MSM in an organic sulfur that is found in all living tissue, both plant and animal. It is a very fast-acting anti-inflammatory taking pain away within minutes of swallowing or rubbing onto a body via crème. I know of no downside using up to 6000mg/day in almost all people. It also helps improve skin (collagen), hair and nails as well as improving cartilage while reducing allergies. I take 1000mg each morning as new research shows a linkage to not having enough MSM in the diet to coronary artery disease. I take 3000mg at bedtime if I need to be able to sleep the night without low back pain. Probiotics at low dose, one capsule
each day, keeps digestion in line as well as supporting immune system health. I’ve Jim Fain read scientific literature linking inadequate probiotics to plaque buildup in all arteries because of certain proteins not being digested. Right at the end of prescribed antibiotic therapy a course of increased probiotics is called for, otherwise trouble can follow. Yogurt isn’t strong enough and not all supplements are equal. Magnesium is required for a huge list of body processes yet we don’t get enough in our diet. Making this worse is that prescribed drugs like heart medicines decrease absorption of this very needed mineral. I like the chelated type and take two tablets daily. AdvaCal calcium is the only calcium I recommend. This is extremely safe as it is so highly absorbed — much higher than any other type or brand. Osteopenia, osteoporosis, bone health and even taking acid blockers like Pepcid indicate the need for this supplement. D-Mannose is remarkable and useful when you have an acute or even chronic urinary tract/bladder infection. Fast, to the point and easy to use describes this simple gift of nature. Change in life is often difficult but seeing is believing. Try these and see!
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Hangin’ out at Brews
Photos by Tavi Ellis
Brews was the place to be last week, hosting events like the Pride Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 22, and Trivia Night on Sunday, Feb. 25.
Harry, Katrina, Rigdon and Hilka sit down to share a meal together at the Pride Dinner.
This month’s Pride Dinner is catered by Local Flavor and is disappearing quickly.
The Pride Community Dinner brings together old friends and new.
Every seat is taken during this week’s racy edition of Trivia Night.
‘It’s an opportunity to meet new people in the community,’ says Dee Rude, organizer of the Pride Dinner.
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Cemetery commission narrows in on grant goals By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
The Eureka Springs Cemetery Commission will be focusing on headstones near the cemetery entrance for its conservation grant application. While the cemetery’s nomination for the National Register of Historic Places is being reviewed, the commission is proceeding with an application to the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program’s cemetery grant. City preservation officer Glenna Booth said the grant application is due March 9, and the commission can request between $5,000 and $9,999. The commission voted at its February meeting to pursue the conservation of headstones as its grant project and held a workshop at the cemetery on Thursday, Feb. 22, to identify which areas are most in need of conservation efforts. Bruce Wright, a local resident who recently retired after 12 years working as a stonemason with the National Park Service, attended the workshop to offer his expert advice on the cleaning and restoration process for headstones. Cemetery superintendent Pat Lujan led the group to a large leaning headstone near the front of the cemetery that he said was in danger of falling over. “It’s a beautiful piece,” Lujan said. “We want to take care of it before it falls.” Wright said monument companies would probably fix the headstone by dismantling it into sections, working on the footing and resetting it. This leads to the possibility of chipping the corners on the headstone, he said, and trucks may not be able to get in between the rows to work on certain stones. “The more you handle it, the more subject
it is to damage,” he said. “I have the ways and means to repair it.” Wright said he would use a hydraulic jack to lift the stone and put a metal plate and boards at the bottom to prevent damaging the base of the stone. “Then we’ll pour and inject concrete into it,” he said. “We’ll save a lot of money, and we can do a lot more monuments this way.” For the cleaning of headstones, Wright said he recommends D/2. “It’s environmentally friendly and has been approved through the park service,” he said. “D/2 will go into the pores of the stone and get behind the lichen, moss and mold. This stuff is rooting in just like a plant. You want to kill that biological growth.” Wright continued, “On these limestone monuments, this stuff is feeding off the minerals in the stone. It’s eating away at it and will create pockets.” The lettering on stones is created by sandblasting in most cases, he said, which leaves the pores of the stone open. He said water then gets in, allowing lichen, moss and mold to grow. “That’s why a lot of the letters and numbers are deteriorating,” Wright said. He said he would recommend the commission purchase a large water tank, a pressure washer and a 55-gallon drum of D/2 in order to clean the headstones in the cemetery. Secretary and treasurer David Sallee said the cleaning and conservation efforts would probably take years. “As big as this cemetery is and as many old ones are in need, we’re talking a couple of years,” he said. “Yeah, you can’t do all of this in a year,” Wright said. Booth suggested the commission invest in
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Bruce Wright, a local stonemason, explains to the Eureka Springs Cemetery Commission how he would repair a leaning monument. The commission had a workshop Thursday, Feb. 22, at the cemetery to identify leaning and damaged headstones for a conservation grant application.
a conservation program. “If we invest in putting together a conservation program and getting the equipment, we can schedule a seasonal work day where we can train people how to clean the stones,” she said. Commission chairwoman Susan Tharp asked if the priority for the grant should be repairing leaning and broken headstones or cleaning old ones. “We can always train people to clean headstones a lot easier than we can hire someone to fix them,” she said. The commission decided to focus the grant application on repairing leaning and broken headstones near the front of the cemetery and along the road since they are the most visible. Tharp said they would concentrate on headstones made out of local limestone and mar-
ble since those are deteriorating the fastest. “What about driving down the road and picking what you can first look at to start with?” Sallee suggested. “I think it would be a good idea to focus on two levels back from the road,” said commissioner Luther “L.B.” Wilson, “and see how many we can do. We could get a lot of those old ones done.” Tharp agreed. “I think if you utilize your money toward the font and people see it more they’ll get on board and maybe volunteer,” she said. Booth said she would get a quote from Wright on the cost of repairing the leaning and damaged monuments and get a quote on both the equipment and the cost of setting up a conservation workshop for cleaning headstones.
Judge orders omnibus hearing next week for Santiago By Scott Loftis
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Joseph Santiago, the Carroll County man accused of killing his autistic older brother in January 2017, appeared briefly on Monday in Carroll County Circuit Court in Berryville. Santiago, 19, is charged with capital murder in the death of 21-year-old Alex Santia-
go on Jan. 17, 2017. Santiago underwent a court-ordered mental evaluation on Feb. 13, one day after his defense attorney filed a motion to dismiss a previous defense motion that asked for the evaluation. Prosecutors responded by filing a motion to proceed with the evaluation and Carroll County Circuit Judge Scott Jackson ordered Santiago to attend the evaluation
and scheduled Monday’s hearing to hear arguments on the opposing motions. The psychologist who interviewed Santiago reported that he was fit to stand trial. The report filed by the Arkansas Department of Human Services’ Division of Mental Health Services says that based on an examination by Dr. Benjamin F. Stiler, an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry
at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Santiago lacked a mental disease or defect, had the capacity to effectively assist his attorney in his own defense and had the capacity to understand the proceedings against him. The report indicated that Santiago suffers from severe Major Depressive Disorder, See Santiago, page 14
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Eureka Springs students to perform in We’ve Got Talent on Sunday By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
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The Eureka Springs High School Choir is tuning up for the Carroll County Music Group’s 7th Annual We’ve Got Talent Concert on Sunday, March 4, at the Eureka Springs City Auditorium. The concert will feature a variety of acts from Carroll County, including the Berryville Intermediate Bobcat Honor Choir, the Harris Ridge Family Band, Ellen Stephenson, the Berryville High School Band, Jenni Hatch, the Holiday Island Singers, Elite Dance Studio, Nick Rorick and, of course, the Eureka Springs High School Choir. The choir will be performing a medley of songs from The Jackson 5. Senior Ashlyn Lockhart said the medley features the songs “I Want You Back” and “ABC,” with a little choreography thrown in. The choreography is a new thing for the choir, junior Makenzie Meyer said. “We don’t normally do a lot of choreography. The most we do is lean and snap,” Meyer said. The choir has expanded over the past few years, Lockhart said, which presents new challenges for performances like this. “The learning style is definitely different with a larger class,” Lockhart said. “This is new for a lot of them, so I’m really excited.”
Junior Nathan Skaarup and sophomore Esmerelda Rebolledo are two of those new choir members. Skaarup said he’s looking forward to the performance, saying he’s a huge Michael Jackson fan. “When I heard we were doing this, I was extremely excited,” Skaarup said. “It’s kind of a blast from the past.” Choir director Rick Mann, who is organizing the concert with wife Donesa Mann, said the class chose the songs to change things up a bit. “They were just standing singing, and they wanted to move,” he said. “That’s why we’re doing it.” The concert helps raise money for young musicians in Carroll County. In the past, it provided scholarships to music camps for area youth. Its purpose has broadened out this year, Mann said, to support music programs throughout the county. Mann said schools can apply for the money to improve their programs. He’d like to bring in a voice coach for female singers, Mann said. “It would be $300 or $400 for one student for camp, which is still valuable, but we could use that money for all the students,” Mann said. Lockhart said she benefited from music camp scholarships in the past, saying the experience showed her what she can do musically. She plans to study musical theater when she starts college,
Lockhart said. “It’s really helpful, because you don’t learn everything in a classroom setting,” Lockhart said. “Music camps helped me realize this is what I want to do.” The best thing about the show, Lockhart said, is the variety on stage. “It’s really nice to feature local artists. It’s people of all ages showcasing their talent,” Lockhart said. “It really unites us. You can be 70 and still do what you love. I think that’s really cool.” Meyer agreed. “It shows no matter where you come from, everyone can have their shining moment,” Meyer said. Skaarup said his reason for performing is personal. “I’m doing this for my cousin that recently passed,” Skaarup said. “I know he’s watching me from above, and for me to do this … I think he would be really proud.” The show will be entertaining, Mann said, and he hopes to see a packed house. “You’ll be exposed to a variety of music styles and different instruments, voices … just the whole gamut of music,” Mann said. “It’s fun seeing all they different groups from around Eureka.” The event begins at 2:30 p.m. with a pre-show, followed by the concert at 3 p.m. Tickets are available the day of the concert and cost $10 for adults and $5 for students.
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Announcements FLORA ROJA COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE & APOTHECARY- providing affordable healthcare for the whole community. Sliding scale fee. $15-$35 per treatment with an additional $15 paperwork fee the first visit only. You decide what you can afford to pay! Francesca Garcia Giri, L.Ac, 479-253-4968. 119 Wall Street. www.florarojaacupuncture.com THE EUREKA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET **We are accepting applications for new vendors. Come visit us for fresh fruits, vegetables, fresh baked goods, soaps, jellies, meats, and hot breakfast! In addition, the Saturday Market will now have beef, pork, turkey, chicken and eggs! We have some great vendors here, come on down. Winter Schedule: Thursdays & Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Community Center, 44 Kingshighway. (location of old High School)
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CAN-U-CANOE RIVERVIEW CABINS Part-time and Full-time Housekeeping positions available. Great place to work, flexible hours/schedules. Must have cell phone/transportation. $12/hr. 479-253-5966
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LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED Line Cook for Breakfast and Lunch at The Mason Jar restaurant in Berryville. Also part-time dishwasher needed. Apply in person 804 W. Freeman THE CITY OF EUREKA SPRINGS Is accepting applications for a part-time Videographer. Individuals interested must have facility with video cameras and electronic components and be willing to work unpredictable evening hours. In general the hours begin on certain weekdays at 5:00 p.m. and follow the length of the meetings being cablecast. Approximately 5 to 10 hours per week. For more information, contact Don Matt at 479-253-9703. E.O.E. THE EUREKA SPRINGS COMMUNITY CENTER Foundation is now accepting resumes for a PT Program Director. The 28/hr. per week position will oversee the recreational programs of the Eureka Springs Community Center, working evenings and Saturday at a pay range between $12-$15/hr. Mail resume to: P.O. Box 126 or email at info@eurekaspringscommunitycenter.org Resumes will be accepted through March 5th. Full details of the job may be found at www.eurekaspringscommunitycenter.org THE EUREKA SPRINGS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Is seeking a part-time Iron and Wood Studio Coordinator who is flexible, dependable, knowledgeable and safety oriented. Paid Position. Full job description and instructions to apply at www.essa-art.org
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TOM HEARST Professional Painting and Carpentry Painting & Wood Finishing Trim & Repair Carpentry Drywall Repair & Texturing Pressure Washing 479-244-7096 TREE WORK - Skilled tree care: trimming, deadwooding and removals. Conscientious, professional arborist and sawmiller, Bob Messer 479-253-2284 ANDY STEWART/OZARK PAINT COMPANY: Specializing in interior painting. Also exterior, decks and pressure washing services available. Call 479-253-3764. BLINDS AND SHUTTERS+ We provide and repair plantation shutters, blinds and shades. Free Estimate, Free Instillation! Call 479-295-4569 or visit www.blinds-and-shutters-plus.com DEBRA REID, LCSW Psychotherapy. Most insurances accepted. Call for appointment 479-244-7784. Sliding scale fee for cash payments. HANDYMAN. Veteran. Inside & out. Repairs, renew, cleanup, hauling, lawns, more. References. Visa/MC/Paypal. 479-253-7147/870-505-6570. FB/@handymanservicesarkansas. HOMETOWN CARPET CLEANING Professional Residential/Commercial Carpet Cleaning, Area Rug Cleaning, Tile & Grout Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Pet Odor Removal & more! 479-418-3406 NEED HELP? CALL BILLY! Commercial or Residential. Deck Refinishing, Power-washing, Leaf removal, Carpentry, Painting, Light construction, Gutter cleaning, Yard clean-ups, etc. 479-244-5827 RIKARD PLUMBING, LLC - 50 years plus experience. Licensed in Arkansas. We do remodels, new construction, and service calls. 417-271-0345 after 5:30p.m. 417-271-6623
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For Rent 1BR APARTMENT On Onyx Cave Rd. Kitchen appliances and deck. $400/mo. First/Last/Security. 479-253-6283 1BR FURNISHED APARTMENT. Clean, Quiet, shared laundry, all non-smoking, Bills paid, $600/mo.+deposit. 479-696-9299. 1BR FURNISHED CABIN In Eureka Springs. Available Now. $650/mo+$650/deposit, utilities included. Laundry/parking on-site. Call 479-363-6189 between 10am-6pm. 1-BR NEW REMODEL Available. See facebook Mountain View Apartments Eureka Springs photos. Call/text 479-244-5440 between 10am-6pm. Deposit same as first month. Utilities included. Pets ok. 2BR/1BA HOME Commercial/Residential. Pets okay w/deposit. Near ESSA off Hwy 62. Available immediately. $850/mo. F/L/S 520-203-3186 2BR/1BA HOUSE, LOWER UNIT Big Kitchen, Big Living Room, W/D. $700/mo. Utilities not included. First/Deposit. References. 479-236-4869 CLEAN DUPLEX. SMALL 2BR/1BA Energy efficient, quiet neighborhood, convenient to schools and shopping. Deck, kitchen appliances, W/D hookups. Central H/A, off-street parking. No smoking. References required and checked. $525/mo.+$500/deposit. Available April 1. 479-253-9728 DUPLEX FOR RENT In Eureka Springs. 2BR/1BA, Full Kitchen, Central H/A, All Electric, W/D hookups. No Pets, No Smoking. References. $600/$600/deposit. 870-480-2298 DUPLEX IN QUIET EUREKA South. New modern construction, 3 minutes from schools and grocery. 1BR/1.5BA, 3 levels. Carport, large private deck. All electric, high efficiency central H/A, solar panels reduce utility cost. No smoking. References required. $800/mo+$800/deposit. Available early March. 479-253-9728 HOLIDAY ISLAND TOWN HOUSE 2 Bedroom, 1 & 1/2 Bath w/Spa tub, Fireplace, Bay Window, Private Deck, $650-$700/mo. 479-253-4385 SENIOR HOUSING 1BR For seniors age 62 and up. Quiet neighborhoods, CH/CA, refrigerator, range, grab bars in bath. Water/trash paid. Community room/laundry on site. Rent based on income. Berryville: 870-423-6860 or 870-423-2156. Green Forest: 870-438-6558 or The Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-432-9721. Equal Opportunity Housing Developments.
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Dale Eis is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Eis was nominated by Al Selleck, who said Eis has held “Dale’s Coat Drive” through the Holiday Island Elks for the past four years. Eis collects gently used coats, jackets, sweaters and sweatshirts at the Elks Lodge and redistributes the items through Flint Street Fellowship, St. Vincent DePaul and other area charities. So far this season, Eis has collected more than 150 garments. “Dale has also chaired the Elks Community Blood Drive for the past 18 years,” Selleck said. “He directs bi-monthly blood drives at the Elks Lodge in Holiday Island on the first Monday of even numbered months.” To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.Eureka@ gmail.com.
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Commercial for Rent 533 SQ.FT. SPLIT SPACE In New Orleans Hotel. Ideal for small retail. Great foot traffic past building and through lobby. All utilities paid. First/Last Required. 479-253-8630, Ask for Lee DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL: 814sq.ft., on Main St., next to rainbow stairway, 2 entrances, private bath, outside deck. Newly Remodeled. 479-253-8700 RETAIL SPACE FOR LEASE 1,100 sq.ft. Open floor plan. Downtown, right across from Basin Park. First/Last/Deposit. 479-253-1608
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currently in full remission, as well as mild Cannabis Use Disorder and moderate Alcohol Abuse Disorder. During his interview with Stiler, Santiago “described himself as ‘a loner’ and stated he ‘just never connected that well’ with his family because ‘I just didn’t really want to connect,’ ” the psychologist says in his report. “Consequently, he felt like ‘there was a rift between us.’ He felt like he ‘lacked intimacy’ and ‘compassion’ with others. He believed (he) was an introvert who preferred a solitary lifestyle and only use(d) ‘a facade’ to ‘deal with life.’ ” Santiago told Stiler that he had been overweight and was picked on by other students at school, according to the report. He said he first received treatment for anger when he was in the fourth grade and that the treatment lasted about a year. When Santiago was 16, the report said, he was treated at Youth Bridge for about a year, initially for anger and then for depression. According to Stiler’s report, Santiago attempted to commit suicide by overdosing
on Xanax and cutting his wrist 10 days before “the alleged offense.” After receiving medical treatment, Santiago told Stiler, he was treated for 10 days at Vantage Point in Fayetteville. At Vantage Point, according to Stiler’s report, Santiago was diagnosed with “severe compulsive depression” and placed on medication. “He reported that, when he felt depressed, he felt an ‘emptiness, just completely hopeless, no self-worth, feel no sort of confidence whatsoever. I guess I feel hopelessly alone, just very void of any emotion at all.’ ” Stiler’s report says that the officer who transported Santiago to the evaluation told the psychologist that “a couple months prior to the evaluation, the jail had been alerted that he had made some suicidal statements in an email he wrote.” Stiler reported that Santiago was alert and calm during the evaluation and “denied any current homicidal or suicidal ideation.” Santiago told Stiler that he began smoking marijuana when he was 13 and first drank alcohol when he was 12, according to the report. Stiler’s report says Santiago had an accu-
rate understanding of the legal system and the proceedings against him. “He provided correct answers to nearly all of my questions without education,” Stiler writes. “The only areas he required education on were plea bargains and minimum sentencing guidelines. Because he was educable and was able to retain new information I provided, I believe he has the capacity to learn and retain new information presented by his attorney as well.” On Monday, public defender Robert “Beau” Allen said he would like to reserve any argument with respect to the mental evaluation, and Jackson said he intended to grant the state’s motion. “I think that’s the proper avenue for the evaluation to be accepted,” Jackson said. Allen also indicated that the defense intends to file motions related to discovery issues. Jackson instructed him to present those issues in writing and scheduled an omnibus hearing for 1 p.m. Monday, March 5, at the Carroll County Eastern District Courthouse in Berryville. Santiago, whose parents were seated on the front row of the Berryville courtroom on Monday, entered the courtroom with four
other inmates from the Carroll County Detention Center. He sat alone on the back row of the jury box, whispering quietly with an inmate seated on the front row. When his case was called, Santiago joined Allen and returned Jackson’s greeting, saying “Good afternoon, your honor. How are you?” Santiago was handcuffed and shackled at the waist and feet, wearing an orange jail jumpsuit. After his hearing was complete, he was quickly escorted from the courtroom by Carroll County Sheriff’s Office investigator J.J. Reddick. In addition to the capital murder charge, Santiago also is charged with attempted capital murder and arson. Those charges apparently stem from a fire at the family’s home in April 2016. Santiago told CCSO investigators that he locked his brother in his room and poured gasoline on the floor before setting the home on fire, according to a probable cause affidavit. The affidavit also says Santiago admitted to killing Alex Santiago with a baseball bat and sword. Santiago was 17 at the time of his brother’s death, but prosecutors have said from the outset that they intend to try him as an adult.
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Making the electric meter run backward are two arrays of newly installed solar panels on the roof of the transit building at Planer Hill. Standing in front of the south-facing panels are, from left: Josh Davenport of Seal Energy Solutions, Eureka Springs Mayor Butch Berry, Heather Nelson of Seal Energy Solutions, Eureka Springs Transit Director Ken Smith and Nancy Guisinger of SWEPCO.
LOOKING BACK Photo courtesy of Eureka Springs Historical Museum
This week, we’ll focus on love. When I think of love, I think of the epitome of love, Louis and Elsie Freund. They had such a love for the arts, Eureka Springs and, most importantly, one another. In 1936, an aspiring artist named Louis Freund met a lovely young woman named Elsie Bates. He was quite taken with her, but he said, “I didn’t know how to become acquainted. So I asked her to paint with me.” Three years later with $300 in the bank, the two married in Eureka Springs and started a life together, sharing their love of art with the community. In that same year, they purchased Hatchet Hall on Steele Street. It became a summer art school, before and after World War II. For years, this neighborhood was an artists’ colony, with Elsie and Louis as the focal points. Both nationally known artists, they worked tirelessly to save Eureka’s old buildings.
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