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VOLUME 19 NUMBER 38
MARCH 8, 2018
Growing the greenhouse program Page 3
n Parks commission talks about trails Citizens, commissioners discuss city-wide projects Page 4
n Lake Leatherwood tax allocations get OK Includes water quality fund, other park improvements Page 5
n Good Shepherd to meet after hours Board agrees to meet at 5:30 p.m. on a quarterly basis Page 10
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Feb. 27 3:05 a.m. — An officer responded to a report of an intruder inside a residence. Upon arrival, the intruder had left. The officer spoke with the complainant, who advised a male entered her residence through the downstairs window that she had forgotten to lock. He was only in the residence for approximately 10 minutes, then left. The officer checked the residence as well as the outside perimeter and area. No one was seen matching the description of the complainant. A report was taken. 5:11 a.m. — An officer responded to an area business for a commercial burglary alarm and spoke to the owner, who was moving into the business. 7:47 a.m. — Carroll County Dispatch requested an officer to respond to a local residence to assist with an unattended death. Officers responded and assisted. 9:20 a.m. — Carroll County Dispatch advised of a 911 call where they could hear kids yelling in the background. Officers responded to check the area. A gym class was in progress on the track. All was well. Make up your own joke. 1:33 p.m. — A caller requested an officer to respond to a local business for a report of theft. An officer responded and took a report. 5:08 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of found property. No report was needed. Feb. 28 1:53 p.m. — Carroll County Dispatch
requested officers to respond to a domestic in progress at a local business. Officers responded, and the suspect was gone on arrival. The victim was transported to the hospital, and a “be on the lookout” was issued for the suspect, who was later arrested by the Fayetteville Police Department. 5:50 p.m. — An officer responded to a medical dispatch and assisted EMS. March 1 1:29 a.m. — An officer responded to a report of a subject falling in an area restaurant’s parking lot and possibly breaking a leg. Upon arrival, the officer advised that the situation had been resolved. 11:06 a.m. — A caller requested the animal control officer to respond to a local residence in reference to a small dog being tied to the front porch all tangled up for several days. The ACO responded to check on the welfare of the animal. The dog was OK and had water that it could reach. The dog was not in any distress. 10:54 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a large limb blocking the roadway and removed it. March 2 12:12 a.m. — Officers responded to a report of a suspicious male hanging around an area hotel who was not verified as an employee or a guest. Officers searched the grounds and the area but were unable to locate the subject. It was later discovered the laundry was broken into. A report was taken, and a description of the individual was given to all officers.
Election commission to draw for ballot positions
The Carroll County Election Commission will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, March 9, at the Carroll County Clerk's Office for a Ballot Drawing to determine the candidates’ positions on the ballot for the 2018 Preferential Primary Election to be held on May 22. Who do you think should be Citizen of the Week?
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Eureka Springs High School nurtures growing greenhouse program By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Eureka Springs High School has a new feature, and you can’t miss it. Agriculture teacher Jason McAfee reported last week that construction is complete on the school’s new greenhouse, located behind main building. The greenhouse is the result of a $100,00 grant to the Eureka Springs School District, McAfee said, and the finished product is impressive. “What we have here is a very highly sophisticated commercial greenhouse that is as good as it gets,” McAfee said. “We can produce anything commercially, whether that be nursery ornamental plants or vegetable and fruit crops.” McAfee described the irrigation system, saying he can control how much water each plant gets down to the hour and the minute. That means it’s possible to grow strawberries year-round, he said. Students will grow fruits and vegetables, McAfee said, to stock the high school’s salad bar. McAfee said he hopes to eventually send fresh produce to the elementary and middle schools as well, saying students will host a plant sale in April featuring ornamental plants. “We plan to grow four to five different types of lettuce, like spinach and arugula, to tie into the salad bar starting this year,” McAfee said. Junior David Birchfield said he’s looking forward to growing food for his fellow students. That’s one of the best parts of the new ag program, Birchfield said. “Hopefully we can start putting plants in here soon and get food for our cafeteria,” Birchfield said. “I think strawberries are going to be really fun to grow.” Junior Kayden Eckman agreed. “I really miss having a salad bar. That was really nice to have on the side to your lunch,” Eckman said. He was raised on a farm, Eckman said, and is excited about growing fresh produce at school. “I grew up with everything farm-fresh,” Eckman said. “I was spoiled, and I miss that.”
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Eureka Springs High School agriculture teacher Jason McAfee explains how the new irrigation system works.
Senior Jahmey Hamilton said he’s hoping to grow some spicy peppers in the greenhouse for a local hot sauce company, Mundi Sauce. “They help with other fundraisers at the school,” Hamilton said. “They make their own hot sauce to help the EAST program, so I want to grow some peppers for them.” The greenhouse project came together pretty quickly, McAfee said, with the school receiving the grant last May. “We did meet the deadline on getting it built,” McAfee said. “After that, we had additional things inside such as plumbing and electrical work. Now that we’re finished with that, we’re ready to get going as far as plant production. We’ve come a long way.” He plans to incorporate plant production into all his classes, McAfee said. “A lot of my classes will focus on plant systems,” he said. “Fruits and vegetables will be the primary things we do here.” The greenhouse’s hydroponic system can grow up to 450 plants in total, McAfee continued, which sit on a gutter system. “We can stagger the plantings, so we’ll be harvesting alternate weeks and we’ll
keep a schedule going throughout the year,” McAfee said. Production won’t stop during the summer, McAfee said. He said he’ll be working with students to keep growing produce year-round. All produce grown during the summer, he said, will be sold to local restaurants and grocers. That’s a huge benefit to FFA students, McAfee explained, because it allows them to work on their Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE). “That’s part of the curriculum,” McAfee said. “They can volunteer to come in and continue the production process.” Though the FFA program began this school year, McAfee said it’s already taken off. His students are excited about the program, McAfee said, especially since they can sell their produce to fund it. Eckman agreed, saying he’s been working on plans for his SAE. He hopes to construct a large “ESHS” on the hill outside the school, Eckman said. “FFA is a intracurricular activity,” Eckman said. “I’m doing this for EAST and I’m doing this for my SAE project. It’s a lot of work and I’m loving it.”
The Eureka Springs chapter of FFA is new, Eckman said, but he has high hopes for it. “We actually think we can do really well at the district competition and have a really good shot at going to state,” Eckman said. “I’m excited to go to some events and meet other people and see what other schools do and how we can better ours,” Hamilton said. So far, Birchfield said, the FFA program has held a couple fundraisers in town including a sausage sale and a spaghetti dinner. The program is possible because of the administration’s support, Eckman said. “It took a lot of people to get here, and it’s crazy how fast it came together,” Eckman said. “I think the community should be proud Eureka is trying to institute more programs such as FFA and working on this greenhouse.” McAfee thanked superintendent Bryan Pruitt and high school principal David Gilmore for supporting the project. “They have given us great support,” McAfee said. “Now, we’re looking to help the community and we’re hoping to get community partners.”
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Parks commission, citizens address trails projects By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission faced a packed house on Monday night, with citizens filling The Auditorium to discuss ongoing trails projects. Many citizens addressed the commission’s recent decision to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Walton Family Foundation to build new downhill mountain bike courses at Lake Leatherwood City Park, starting with Damon Henke. “We’re really more than just a small community,” Henke said. “We’re a regional tourism destination. I think it’s overly critical that we keep up with the neighboring communities, because what you’re finding is a lot of people traveling to this region of the country to participate in the interconnected trails system.” While he supports the downhill mountain bike trails, Henke said, the trail system as a whole is what matters most. “I feel we’re very focused on that as an individual piece when we need to look at the overall trail connectivity,” Henke said. Faith Shah said her concern is safety, saying she’s kept up with the downhill trails as they have been built. There’s one section of the trail, Shah said, that seems especially dangerous to mountain bikers. “If someone misses it, they’re doing a 20-foot drop right onto the gully with sharp rocks,” Shah said. “I don’t want anybody to get hurt.” Chairman Bill Featherstone said that particular part of the trail was a mistake and is being fixed, and Shah said the error is an indication of the project’s speed. “Some of us are getting vilified for criticizing this downhill gravity thing,” Shah said. “This, I think, should have been done in a slower method and safer method.” Tracey Johnson, who tends bar at Chelsea’s, said she interacts with tourists regularly. Many of the town’s visitors, Johnson said, are interested in outdoor recreation. “I’m excited about change. It’s important for us to be progressive in the trail system,” Johnson said. “It will make it more comfort-
able for someone like me who’s not particularly familiar with the forests around here … to go on these trails.” Jacqueline Wolven spoke about the importance of accepting gifts, saying the downhill trails are a gift from the Walton Family Foundation. “Refusing a gift makes it unlikely you’ll get any more,” Wolven said. “It’s no surprise to anyone that I don’t particularly love the givers. I am not a fan of [Walmart], but I am a fan of those boys … who want to give the gift of fun and adventure and exploration to region that needs it.” Megan Kirk remembered when she and her family moved near Black Bass Dam years ago. Back then, Kirk said, the area was littered with empty alcohol bottles, condoms and even syringes. The trails coming in changed all that, she said. “The things those people left behind began to disappear. You began to have families and kids and hikers and dogs on leashes and people driving by with kayaks and canoes,” Kirk said. “It was completely transformed.” Mike Shah said he supports trails but is skeptical about the downhill project. “I want to know what the plan is. I want to know where the money comes from and what’s attached to the money,” Shah said. Diane Murphy described how tourism changes, saying Eureka Springs needs to stay relevant with visitors while retaining its identity. “The trails fit with both. The trails are the thing that’s inclusive and embraces outdoor recreation and the appreciation of natural resources,” Murphy said. “It’s the essence of who we are. I hope we continue to build on that.” Harrie Farrow called herself an avid trails user but said she’s worried the downhill trails. “Yes, it’s a gift, but I’m not someone who easily goes, ‘OK, let’s do this without due diligence,’ ” Farrow said. “I feel like … you weren’t being very careful at all. I’m just very concerned about that.” Featherstone agreed that the project has happened quickly and said the trails that
have been built so far are as high-quality as they come. The trail builders, Featherstone said, are some of the best. “They’ve got all kinds of machines in the area, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a nick on a rock or a piece of moss that has been touched,” Featherstone said. “It’s just very, very impressive how well they’re building these trails and the care they’re showing and the natural way they’re going about it.” The most important thing for any project, Featherstone said, is open communication. He recalled speaking to the Eureka Springs City Council on Feb. 12 about a trail between Harmon Park and Clear Spring School, saying the council members “hammered” him about why the grant for the trail was redirected for a fitness trail at the community center. “I was trying to think of the last time I had a conversation with any of them, a text message, a phone call, an email about anything in regard to what we were talking about,” he said, “and it wasn’t that I couldn’t think of the last time. There were no times. They had never called me to ask me how I felt about anything, yet they had formed opinions and they were publicly expressing those opinions based on something less than the facts.” The parks commission has been completely transparent, Featherstone said. “We’re not hiding anything at this table. We can’t hide anything,” he said. “We’re a public entity. We have nothing to hide.” Parks director Justin Huss agreed. “I’ve been a public servant for 10 years now. Not only are there ethical standards I hold very high, there’s pretty severe penalties for not following those laws,” Huss said. “I’m pretty partial to my wife and kids and house, and I’m not doing anything that’s going to deviate from those things.” He continued, “I assure you, any agreement or contract I negotiate has been vetted by attorneys as this agreement has and continues to be. I take all this very seriously. I take my ethical and professional responsibilities very seriously.”
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Citizen Opinion by Cindy Worley
Do you think the U.S. should have a president for life?
Abbey Abbey “Abbey” No.
Chloe Grubb
Tammy Lewis
No.
No.
“Chloe”
“Tammy”
Joe Ratliff
Andrew Taylor
Aaron Johnson
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Absolutely not, too much power for one person.
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Parks commission approves allocations for Leatherwood tax By Samantha Jones
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The Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission is focused on improving Lake Leatherwood City Park. On Monday night, director Justin Huss said the renewal of the 0.125 percent tax for Lake Leatherwood means the commission can allocate more funding in that area. The tax was renewed last June, Huss said, but the commission didn’t receive its first payment until December. “We hadn’t been collecting for over half of 2017,” Huss said. “We held back on that a bit. We feel comfortable since we’re collecting again to make a few additional requests and set a policy within that tax to address some things.” Huss proposed using 20 percent of the tax revenue to create a fund focused on water quality, saying that would include dredging the lake, working on sewer projects and improving the dam. “We’ll start building that fund up so as we find the grant or part-
nerships to work on that, we have some money in the bank to do that,” Huss said. He suggested using 20 percent of the revenue, Huss said, because it strikes a good balance. “I think that’s substantial enough but not too much,” Huss said. “We may up that next year.” Other allocations, Huss said, would include improvements to the marina and cabins. The commission voted unanimously to approve the allocations. In other business, commissioner Ferguson Stewart said he wants to create an awards program for those who give to the parks system. Stewart said he hopes to have an awards ceremony at the end of the year where the commission can honor those who donate to parks, saying people can pay a small fee to nominate others for the awards. “We’ve got partnerships going on, but we need to sometimes pat them on the back,” Stewart said. Huss said he completely supports the idea.
“I love it. I think doing it at the end of the year makes a lot of sense, because we do our employee bonuses at the end of the year already,” Huss said. Chairman Bill Featherstone agreed. “It’s very worthy to pursue that,” Featherstone said. “We have so many volunteers who do so much for us. We couldn’t do it without them. That’s the bottom line.” Huss presented the director’s report, saying 2018 is going well so far. “We continue to be excited and more confident than ever that this will be an incredible year that allows us to provide a multitude of benefits to the community,” Huss said. “I look forward to continued engagement with the public. There’s so many good ideas and good things people want that would be awesome.” The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at The Auditorium.
Library continues Secret Season Cinema March 9
The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library continues its annual foreign film series Secret Season Cinema with the Brazilian feature “Aquarius” at 6 p.m. Friday, March 9, in the Library Annex. Aquarius is about the
only remaining apartment owner in a beautiful older building targeted for demolition by ruthless luxury high-rise developers. Clara proves a force to be reckoned with as she thwarts the builder’s plans to kick her out of
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her home. This film is not rated but might not be considered appropriate for younger viewers. Admission and popcorn are free. For more information, se the calendar at www.EurekaLibrary.org or call 479-253-8754.
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ESSA celebrates 20th anniversary with Incredible Edible competition
The Eureka Springs School of the Arts will celebrate two decades of art education with the Incredible Edible Food Art Competition, Postcard Art Sale and live artist demonstrations from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 25, at ESSA’s Wood and Iron Studio complex at 15751 US Highway 62 West between Lake Leatherwood and Inspiration Point. Enter the Incredible Edible Food Art
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Competition by creating a work of art with food. There are two categories this year: whatever your funky food imagination can conjure or a birthday cake to honor ESSA’s 20th anniversary. There are foodie prizes for the best spectacular snacks, and all entrants will receive a 20 percent off coupon for any 2018 ESSA workshop. The famous Postcard Art Sale has something for everyone with dozens of choices for one-of-a-kind, original postcard sized art done by local artists. Artists are creating small-scale pieces in watercolor, oil, mixed media, glass, wood and other mediums. Young and old can also make their own postcard art to take home. All the supplies you’ll need to flex your creative muscles will be provided. Admission is by donation and all proceeds from the event will benefit ESSA. To register for the Incredible Edible competition or for more information, contact Hilka at hilka@essa-art.org or 479-253-5384.
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Help with Alzheimer’s
This is an amazingly beautiful world. It can also be equally cruel. Nowhere is this more easily seen than with the ailment of Alzheimer’s disease. While there has been much attention given to this type of dementia recently, not much has been said about the natural approach. The natural supplements can mostly be used alongside the prescribed drugs. Alzheimer’s disease is classified as one of the dementias. A dementia is a decline in mental ability that usually progresses slowly, in which memory, thinking, judgment and the ability to pay attention are reduced and personality may change along with. There is no known cause for this disease, though genetics seem to be a key factor. I remember a conversation with my medical division chief at Harbor/UCLA, who had made dementias an area of special interest, and he believed that if you didn’t use it, you lost it. He believed in keeping the mind active in as many ways as possible, yet remaining focused. Certainly, if one of my family members showed signs of dementia I’d be wanting them to start using and stay on a high quality fish oil or calamari, vinpocetine (unless on prescribed blood thinners), Uridine, B12 (methyl type) and phosphatidyl serine. All of these supplements have good science supporting their use. None will stop Alzheimer’s from progressing to the natural
end but are likely to slow the progress and improve the quality of life for a longer time. Jim Fain A supplement that I’m currently researching is N-acetyl cysteine and it is promising. Other supplements should be on your short list as well. These are lecithin and coconut oil. Again, good science exists on the possible benefits of these supplements for dementias including Alzheimer’s. From a whole food choice point of view, the Mediterranean plan is the best. Of course, choosing locally grown and organic meat and veggies is the way to go. Emerging science is showing a linkage between grains/whole grains and increased inflammation found in the brain. Sugars and certain carbs have been identified as the source. Some physicians/scientists have seriously questioned the role of a low fat diet along with the practice of prescribing cholesterol lowering statin drugs, too. I’ve been around people with neurologic (brain and nervous system) medical/psychological/emotional difficulties from a professional standpoint for more than 30 years. Understandings have deepened and advanced in the care of these precious souls but nothing gets you to know like experience does. My friend Hazel was my mentor while I learned from her as she developed Alzheimer’s ... she is missed sorely.
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Photo finish
Photo by Tavi Ellis
Representing just a sampling of the many first place awards won at the 2018 Antique and Amusement Photographers International Photo Contest in Las Vegas this year are Judge Roy Bean’s Old Time Photo Studio’s Alisa Gabriel, Jackie Lavine, Char Hutchison, Mickie Grunwald and Susan Tharp.
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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 Carroll 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, organiza-
tions 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.” 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.
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ESHS Greenhouse Program
Photos by Tavi Ellis
The Eureka Springs High School Greenhouse Program is growing fast. Here, ag teacher Jason McAfee and his students show off the new facility.
The students are just getting started in their brand-new, state-of-the-art greenhouse.
Junior Kayden Eckman uses the tip of a pencil to plant one tiny mint seed in each pod.
Ag teacher Jason McAfee shows freshman Isaiah Morris how deep to plant marigolds.
Beverly Wilson and John Cummings instruct the special education students in seed planting.
Students scoop soil and fill starter pots for new seeds.
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We’ve Got Talent Concert
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Photos by David Bell
The Carroll County Music Group hosted the 7th Annual We’ve Got Talent Concert on Sunday, March 4, at The Auditorium.
Eureka Springs student Alexis Jayroe presented a superb performance of Handel’s ‘Rejoice Greatly,’ from the oratorio ‘The Messiah.’
Rick Mann’s Eureka Springs High School Choir presented an arrangement of ‘ABC/I Want You Back.’
Eureka Springs high school student Elizabeth Loudermilk performed the third movement of Beethoven’s ‘Concerto No. 2 in G Major.’
Paul and Danyelle Harris are the founding members of Harris Ridge, a family Christian singing group from Holiday Island.
Carol Morrison directed the Holiday Island Singers in the opening number for the showcase, ‘Why We Sing.’
Elementary school music teacher Donesa Mann served as master of ceremonies for the Carroll County Music Group’s annual The Ozarks Chorale concluded the first half of the ‘We’ve Got Talent’ showcase. Beth Withey conducted. ‘We’ve Got Talent’ showcase.
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Good Shepherd to have quarterly after-hours meetings
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Good Shepherd Humane Society has changed some meeting times to accommodate those who can’t make regularly scheduled meetings On Wednesday, Feb. 28, the board agreed to meet at 5:30 p.m. quarterly beginning in March. The reason for the new time, president Jay Fusaro said, is to make it possible for those who work to come to the meetings. The board will meet at 5:30 p.m. on March 28, June 27 and Sept. 26. Regularly scheduled meetings will continue at 1 p.m. for all other months. Also at the meeting, Nan Johnson presented information on the animals she has fostered for Good Shepherd. Johnson said she and her husband have fostered 64 ani-
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mals over the years. “I love fostering and I don’t regret any of it. It works out great,” Johnson said. “I know it really makes the staff’s hearts lighter to know the animal is being smothered with love and care and healing. They just don’t have 80 hours a day to sit and rub Wilma’s head and hear her groan in pleasure.” Shelter manager Sandra Mittler presented the shelter report for January, saying the shelter took in three dogs, five cats, one puppy and two kittens in that time. The shelter adopted out four dogs, one kitten and one cat, Mittler said, with one dog and two cats being returned to the shelter. Adoptions are way down for the month, Mittler said. “Our only explanation besides the time of the year is the weather. It was very snowy and icy,” Mittler said. “We basically did not have foot traffic. There just weren’t people coming in. We do realize we have a lot to make up for in the next 10 months.” A low number of adoptions means the shelter can’t take in as many new animals, Mittler said. “If we are not having the animals leave the shelter, then we don’t have the space to bring them in,” Mittler said. Good Shepherd will have its first Rabies Clinic of the year, Mittler said, on Saturday, April 28, at the Berryville Thrift Store. Thrift store manager Janet Chupp presented the thrift store report, saying the stores missed the budget in January but were on
track to make up for it in February. To help the stores thrive, Chupp said, citizens can drop off bar codes from Best Choice products. “If you keep the bar codes for us, we get cash for them,” Chupp said. “I have to send them in 1,000 at a time, so as soon as I send them in, we can get some cash. It’s a nice little bonus for a little bit of effort.” Treasurer Mark Minton presented the financial report, saying revenues are down and expenses are up for the year. That’s largely because Good Shepherd has changed the way it pays insurance, Minton said, from monthly payments to a cash basis. “This year, we’re doing it on a cash basis. We pay it out and that’s the month we take the expense out of,” Minton said. “The bottom line is by the end of the year, it’s all going to equal out. It’s a little more accurate for our cash flow.” Fusaro helped find less expensive insurance, Minton said, which will save the shelter between $2,000 and $3,000 this year. “The insurance thing is going to be bumpy explaining it, but we’re going to come out ahead,” Fusaro said. “It’s really good news. Optically, it looks awful on the financial statements because we’re incurring it all now on a cash basis, but it’s good for us.” The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, at the meet and greet room at the shelter.
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UA opens Opera in the Ozarks archives By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
Visitors to the University of Arkansas can now explore the legacy of Opera in the Ozarks (OIO). The university libraries, the department of music and Opera in the Ozarks partnered to host a three-part series of events on Wednesday, Feb. 28, and Thursday, March 1, to celebrate the opening of the Opera in the Ozarks archives. Events included a voice master class, a drop-in viewing of the archives and a free concert of opera arias and other vocal music in the Faulkner Performing Arts Center. The archives are held in the University of Arkansas Libraries Special Collections Department in the Mullins Library. Nancy Preis, general director of OIO, spoke before the concert on Thursday, saying the opening of the archives was a celebration of OIO’s past and giving a preview of its future. “We’re doing three tremendous operas this summer,” she said. Preis said this year’s theme is “Fools in Love” and will feature “The Barber of Seville” in Italian, “Die Fledermaus” in an English translation and “The Ballad of Baby Doe” in English. “The one I’m most excited about is ‘The Ballad of Baby Doe,’ a premiere for Opera in the Ozarks,” she said. “Baby Doe is an opera that doesn’t get done a lot. I’m really happy we are going to be doing it. I think it’s something that’s going to come back into fashion. Opera in the Ozarks has been kind of a vanguard of doing operas before they come back into vogue.” Preis said OIO added a new rehearsal hall last summer, which was named for board president and treasurer Carol and Duane Langley. “One of the rooms is also named for Jim Swiggart, our longtime general director whose big shoes I have the job of filling,” she said. “It was really exciting to have that new rehearsal hall, and we have more plans for new things to happen on our campus.” Preis continued, “Our campus is not known for being particularly audience- or student-friendly in terms of the facilities, but we’re going to change all of that.” She said OIO will be a major participant
in the Walton Arts Center’s Artosphere Festival this year. “We’ll be performing as part of the garden party at Crystal Bridges,” she said. “That’s a new connection for us that I’m really happy about. I’m all about collaboration, so I’m very happy that we are here today in the school of music and performing arts. I’m a big believer in the importance of the performing arts.” Preis said Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art put Northwest Arkansas on the map in regard to visual arts. “I challenge you today. Let’s bring performing arts to the same level,” she said. “Let’s make this a destination for people all over the world to say ‘Oh, I have to go to Arkansas because so and so is performing.’ ” Eureka Springs Mayor Robert “Butch” Berry said OIO has enriched countless lives since its founding. “Even since I can remember, Opera in the Ozarks has been enriching not only my life but the lives of thousands and thousands near and far,” he said. Venues like Opera in the Ozarks and Crystal Bridges are making Northwest Arkansas a mecca for the arts, Berry said. “Sixty-eight years later and as mayor of the beautiful Eureka Springs, my appreciation of Opera in the Ozarks is even deeper,” he said. “The opera is an essential part of our greater community, and it enriches lives through the sharing of the arts.” Berry continued, “Looking back and seeing those photographs brings back a lot of memories for me, but it’s also bringing the vibrancy alive for so many today and in the future. I want to thank the special collections department for your work to memorialize this collection of Opera in the Ozarks.” Librarian Janet Parsh, who processed the collection, said the materials in the archives cover the years from 1950, when Opera in the Ozarks was founded, to current days. “It makes up 103 linear feet,” she said. “There are 1,700 file folders, 400 audio visuals, 3,500 photos, a dozen scrapbooks from the ’50s to ’70s and lots of correspondence from students, scholarship applicants, board members, artistic directors, administrators and donors.” Parsh said the archival collection offers a multitude of research ideas for students and
Tavi Ellis / Lovely County Citizen
The Opera in the Ozarks archives can be accessed by visiting the University of Arkansas Libraries Special Collections Department in the Mullins Library
local historians, including comparing vocal techniques over time, how costumes have changed over time and histories of Opera in the Ozarks. “In broad and very impressive terms, this
archive is a testament in two respects,” she said. “The first is a testament to the vision of founder Henry Hobart and all those who came after him for what Inspiration Point could be and has become.”
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HOUSEKEEPING FOR B&B/RESORT Must be experienced, with references & reliable transportation. $11 to $14/hr. based on skills. PT up to 35 hours per week. 479-253-8780 LAKE SHORE CABINS At 2174 Mundell Rd. is looking for a dependable experienced part-time Housekeeper. Open year round, good pay, year end bonus, vacation pay. Call Donna 479-244-5091 or Apply at office between 9am-5pm daily. PART-TIME/FULL-TIME CUSTOMER Service, Sales and general store duties. Baking experience a real plus. Must be available weekends. Apply at 5 Spring St. Ellen's Patisserie. IMMEDIATE HIRE! PART-TIME/ON CALL EVENT STAFF AT THE AUDITORIUM The AUD is now accepting applications for the following positions: Ushers, Ticket Takers, Door Guards, Security, Concessions, Housekeeping, Stage Hands. The work is on call/part-time as needed. No guarantee of a minimum work schedule. For application form and more information, please visit www.TheAud.Org Or call 479-253-7333 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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For Rent 1BR FURNISHED APARTMENT. Clean, Quiet, shared laundry, all non-smoking, Bills paid, $600/mo.+deposit. 479-696-9299. 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 HOUSE Close to Downtown. Large private deck, Carport, W/D hookup. $650/mo.+deposit. Call 479-981-1055 or 479-253-8893 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 DOWNTOWN EUREKA 2BR HOUSE $1,200/mo+deposits including ALL utilities, private entrance, patio, off-street parking. 479-981-2507 No pets/smoking. Available April 15th
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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
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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
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HOLIDAY ISLAND TOWN HOUSE 2 Bedroom, 1 & 1/2 Bath w/Spa tub, Fireplace, Bay Window, Private Deck, $650-$700/mo. 479-253-4385 LEASE: STUDIO COTTAGE. Full Kitchen, peaceful, semi-private deck. Walking distance to Main. Laundry available. No pets. All utilities included. Parking. Available April 1st. $550/$250 deposit. 479-233-2204 PEACEFUL & LOVELY 2BR/2BA Furnished or Unfurnished two level condo at Holiday Island. $750/mo.+water & electric. Text/cell 479-981-1245
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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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For Rent SMALL CABIN IN The country. $475/mo.+$200/deposit. Utilities included except electric. No Smoking/Pets. References. 479-244-9210
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Leslie Purdy-Hoyt is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Purdy-Hoyt was nominated by Powell Hardware employee Tracey George, who said Purdy-Hoyt comes in often to purchase spray paint and a cleaner to clean or paint over graffiti in Eureka Springs. “Her motive is that Eureka is too beautiful of a town to have such ‘defacing or tagging’ ruin it,” George said. “She uses her own money, not to mention her time, to remove the defacing of many areas. She said she would have to wait until spring to take care of most stones.” To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen. Editor.Eureka@gmail.com.
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LOOKING BACK Photo courtesy of Eureka Springs Historical Museum
This week, we look back at a grocery store that resided at 63 N. Main Street in Eureka Springs that claimed to be the oldest grocery store in the Ozarks, dating back to 1885, and the proprietors of the business, Zoe and Albert Harp. The store was started by Zoe’s father, Claude Pike, who served as the chief of police around the turn of the century. When it became too much for him to handle, they passed it on to her sister and her husband, John and Edna Bergdorf, who in turn, passed it on to Zoe and Albert in 1950. The couple grew up in Eureka Springs when the town boasted a population of around 4,000. Born a few months apart in 1904, they live across the street from each other and attended classed
together at the Old Red Brick Schoolhouse. After a childhood of walking to school together and playing together, Albert proposed to Zoe one August evening. A few nights later, on Aug. 6, after band practice, they walked up the hill to Judge Davis’ house on Clay Street and were married. Both Zoe and Albert were active in the city band for years. He played the cornet, and she played the French horn. Until 1985, they took part in the “Hill Folks” show, and played in Basin Park singing and dancing for tourists. Zoe was also known as an avid doll collector, and had a collection of more than 1,000 dolls in the back room of the grocery. The Depression brought tough times to Eureka Springs, and people did anything they could to make a living. Albert was once
noted as saying he remembered children picking huckleberries for 25 cents a gallon. He also stated many people in town would not have made it had it not been for Harp’s Grocery. Credit was extended to those who needed it, mostly to couples with children, who were having the hardest time making ends meet. Harp’s Grocery was fondly remembered by locals, particularly children, where you could buy a bottle of pop on a hot summer’s day, or for lunch, a bologna sandwich and chunk of cheese off an enormous cheese wheel. Sadly, Zoe passed away in 1993, and Albert in 1995. But the memories they left for the community of Eureka Springs will last a lifetime. — Stephanie Stodden, Museum Operations Manager
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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 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 9: Secret Season Cinema
The final selection in the Carnegie Library’s annual foreign film series is the Brazilian feature, “Aquarius,” which will be screened at 6 p.m. Friday, March 9, in the Library Annex. The film is about the only remaining apartment owner in a beautiful older building targeted for demolition by ruthless high-rise developers. This film is not rated but might be considered inappropriate for younger viewers. Admission and popcorn are free. For more information, see the calendar at EurekaLibrary.org or call 479-253-8754.
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.
March 10: Ham Radio Tests
The Little Switzerland Amateur Radio Club will be giving Ham radio tests at noon Saturday, March 10, at First Christian Church at 736 Passion Play Road in Eureka Springs. The club will provide testing for Technician, General and Extra Level licenses. The test fee for all license levels will be $15. For more information, contact Terry Dean NGWI at 870-2500385 or at TerryJDean@cox.net.
March 11: EUUF Service
Actor and educator Jules Taylor will present “Arkansas Women: Stories and Songs” at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 11, at 17 Elk St. Having performed “Digging Up Arkansas” at schools in every county of Arkansas, Taylor developed a deep love and insatiable interest in the state’s history.
March 11: Poor Peoples Campaign
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March 12: Democratic Party of Carroll County The Democratic Party of Carroll County will hold a general membership meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, March 12, at the Carroll Electric building in Berryville. A meet and greet will begin at 6 p.m., and the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. The agenda will focus on “Meet the Candidates.”
March 12: Metafizzies Meeting Rebekah Clark will lead the Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) meeting in a session of Divine Singing and Sound Meditation at 7 p.m. Monday, March 12, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. No vocal experience is necessary. Chants and mantras from multiple traditions will be used. All are welcome.
March 18: EUUF Service Rabbi Rob Lennick will present “Why the Right Despises the Idea of Utopia, and Why the Left Better Take Heed” at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 18, at 17 Elk St.
March 19: Transfiguration Study Group The Transfiguration Study Group meets from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Mondays at the OM Sanctuary at 266 CR 3027, starting on Monday, March 19. Transfiguration is the embodiment of light and love, and the group will work to understand the current initiation and transfiguration Mother Earth is undergoing and how they can add their assistance to this process. For more information, call Maya Costley at 802244-0650.
March 25: EUUF Service Vietnam veteran Vela Giri will speak about his radio program “Soldier’s Heart” on KPSQ 97.3, which discusses issues of veterans who suffer from PTSD, depression or reintegration problems, at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 25, at 17 Elk St. The program airs at 3 p.m. every Saturday.
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