Lovely County Citizen Mar. 9, 2017 by Lovely County Citizen

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Locals slide into fun at Lake Leatherwood event Page 3

n HDC approves new deck at hospital

n Parks commission OKs MayFest display

n Drunk driver sentenced to 31 years

Deck will overlook healing garden for long-term patients

Mobile display to be set up in Basin Park throughout May

Raupers says he’s sorry for death of Oklahoma couple

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2:32 p.m. — An officer responded to an accident and took a report. March 1 5:21 a.m. — Multiple calls were received about a tree down on Planer Hill. Public works was notified. If a tree falls in Eureka Springs, everyone will hear about it. 9:14 a.m. — An officer made contact with a motorist in need of assistance. 10:36 a.m. — An officer responded to a report of a stray dog and picked it up. 10:46 a.m. — An officer responded to a vacant residence to investigate items found in the yard. March 2 7:33 a.m. — An officer sat stationary in the area of reported barking dogs. 7:46 a.m. — An officer took a report on theft. 9:35 a.m. — An officer checked the area for a downed cable line. 1:48 p.m. — An officer made contact with a homeowner after a burglar alarm was set off. 8:33 p.m. — The owner of a laundromat called in two suspicious subjects fitting the description of suspects that had previously broken into a laundromat. Officers made contact and identified the subjects. Information was forwarded to detectives for a followup investigation. Are laundromat thieves hung out to dry or put through another spin cycle? 9:00 p.m. — A hotel clerk advised of a possible intoxicated female heading west on Highway 62 in a dark-colored van. Officers located the vehicle but did not find probable cause to stop it. March 3 10:11 a.m. — An officer spoke to an individual about neighbors putting notes on his car about his dogs. 10:43 a.m. — An officer took a report on theft from a residence. 1:46 p.m. — An officer took a report on a private property accident. March 4 1:53 a.m. — A complainant advised that two females got into an altercation, which had been broken up. The complainant advised that one female left and the other would like to file a report. An officer reSee Dispatch, page 26

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Parks commission hosts playground ribbon cutting, open house at Lake Leatherwood By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

The Eureka Springs Parks Commission has been working to improve the facilities at Lake Leatherwood City Park over the past year, and that progress was on full display Saturday, March 4. The commission hosted a ribbon cutting for the new playground at the park, followed by an open house where parks director Justin Huss showed everyone the new and improved features of the park. Huss said he’s proud of how the playground has turned out, saying his favorite part of the new structure is a tie between the slide and the swings. “The little raft swing has actually turned out to be pretty neat for the kids. We thought it was just kind of a swing, but you start jerking on the ropes and it bounces around like a whitewater raft,” Huss said. He pointed out how important it was to the commission to have as many swings as possible at the playground. “The biggest thing we heard from everybody is, ‘There’s never enough swings.’ We heard that over and over and over,” Huss said. “We doubled our swing offering and added some different types.” He said one of the swings allows a parent and child to swing together. That is one of the many ways the playground meets the needs of children with disabilities, Huss said. “The whole playground meets our ADA requirements. The merry-go-round and the swing sets have specific ADA functions,” he said. “The nice thing is they’re not standing alone. They’re not set to the side. They can get right in there with the other kids in the same place and do the same thing. That was very important to us.” He continued, “We just couldn’t be more pleased with it. It’s a testament to listening to our citizens and getting that input. We intend to keep doing that. That’s what today is about … to give people a chance to talk and look and see what’s going on here.” The color scheme of the playground, green and brown, evokes the nature surrounding the structure. Huss said this was intentional. “We really went back and forth on color schemes. We wanted to use the brown to keep it subtle,” he said. “It’s a pretty substantial structure, so we didn’t want it to overpower everything else.” Parks employee Vince Peschka said he has enjoyed seeing kids come out and play at Lake Leatherwood while renovating the cabins. “It’s just been great hearing all the kids playing. Since we put it up, word’s gotten out pretty quick,” Peschka said. “It’s been nice. We’ve really had a lot of kids showing up here. They’re having a blast. People are saying, ‘Wow, we don’t have this in Berryville or surrounding areas.’ ”

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Parks director Justin Huss and 13-year Lake Leatherwood employee Stephanie Huffman are proud to cut the ribbon and open the new playground to locals and visitors.

The renovation of the cabins at Lake Leatherwood, Huss said, is another big project coming up this year. He said the exterior work has been completed on the cabins, with only interior work left to do. Finishing up the exterior work, he said, posed some challenges. “There was a lot of digging, a lot of patching … everything took longer than you’d expect,” Huss said, saying the work will continue even as visitors begin renting the cabins. “The interiors are going to be remodeled one at a time.” Other new features at the park, he said, include bike camp cabins, more parking and a new fleet of kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and pedal-boats. The commission didn’t expand the parking area, he said, without considering green space first. “It’s a real balance of trying to get some more parking without overtaking the green space. We’re planting grass and defining it,” he said. “Like everything else, these projects are still underway. It shouldn’t be this warm this early. We really expected another couple of weeks to finish out, but [the parking] is going to help tremendously.” For those who haven’t been to Lake Leatherwood in a while, Huss said, there’s quite a bit to do now. “You can bring your own boat. We have a boat ramp. We have almost 23 miles of trails out here, various levels

for everyone,” he said. “There’s swimming and camping … just a little bit of everything.” He said he’s hoping to get some new programming started at the park by the end of the year, such as a guided hike. “It’s just a really amazing place. We’re very fortunate to have it. Very few cities have this type of park at their disposal, so we really want to do everything we can do to provide a place for our locals to come out,” he said. He encouraged everyone to come see the new improvements when they can. “If you haven’t been here even in a couple of months, it looks a whole lot different than it did,” Huss said. “We’re excited. It’s going to be a good year.” Huss said the parks commission is always seeking more volunteers, saying the people of Eureka Springs have a variety of expertise that would benefit the city’s park system. “We have a dedicated staff that works extremely hard, but like most place, we don’t have enough,” Huss said. “We really rely on volunteers to help us in all areas from cleanups to spring management. There’s so many things we could use help with.” He added, “These are the city parks for Eureka Springs. We have almost an acre of park land per citizen, and that’s unheard of. We want people to be stewards. We want people to preserve and protect our parks.”

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HDC approves new rear deck at hospital By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

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Thanks to the Eureka Springs Historic District Commission, patients at the Eureka Springs Hospital will soon be in for a treat. The commission approved the construction of a new rear deck at the hospital on Wednesday, March 1, hearing from hospital employee Melissa Stubblefield about how the deck will be used for a healing garden. According to the summary of facts presented to the commission, the deck will be located on the north side of the hospital to overlook the garden, extending over to an existing concrete entry pad and covering the steps and ramp. An existing fountain will be put back into working order, the summary says, with pathways and a picnic area added to the garden. Stubblefield said she and other employees came up with the idea for the garden to help long-term patients. “They can have the family pets from home come visit them on the deck. They can sit out in the sunshine,” Stubblefield said. “The idea of the deck is that wheelchair patients can go out and observe the

garden. I think it’s going to be a real, real plus for the hospital and Eureka.” Also at the meeting, the commission heard from Paul Sutherland regarding his application to replace the upper front deck flooring and railings at his property at 60 Mountain St. The summary of facts says the railings will be similar to those already on the property and the flooring will be wood tongue and groove. Sutherland said the commission had already approved his application. “It has been approved before. I didn’t give you any timeline,” Sutherland said. “I needed to come back and be re-approved so I can get started.” The commission approved the work and moved on to an application at 298 N. Main St. Joshua Cooke requested to revise a previous application, asking the commission to approve a new lower door, relocating windows, changing the angle of a wall on the south side, a new deck and changing the railings on his property. The summary of facts says the new door matches a door on the west side of the main level of the property, with the angle of the wall changing on the south side to better accommodate a neighbor’s driveway. The existing stairway will be

rebuilt, the summary says, and the railings on an existing side deck will match the railings on the new deck. The commission voted to approve the work. The commission moved on to approve the consent agenda, which includes Level I applications the city preservation officer believes to be in accordance with the design guidelines. These approvals are new paint colors and relocating a sign at 1 Center, repaving driveways and widening one driveway at 8 Washington, paving part of the parking lot at 101 N. Main, moving signs at 1 Center and adding trim color at 24 White. In other business, the commission gave its OK for administrative approvals, which are applications for repair and work involving no changes in materials or color. These approvals are repainting at 29 Elk St., repairing a damaged storage room at 3 Kimberling Alley, reroofing at 23 Hale, repainting at 75 Lookout, repainting an existing sign at 12 1/2 S. Main and replacing the rotten rear deck flooring at 14 Elk. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, at City Hall.

Planning commission dismisses CUP applications at 12 Lookout Circle

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The Eureka Springs Planning Commission had a bit of a surprise on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The commission was set to hear from John and Julie Van Woy about their CUP applications for an additional unit of tourist lodging and permission to host weddings on the property, but the Van Woys didn’t show up. Chairwoman Melissa Greene said somebody had to represent the Van Woys for the commission to consider the applications. “It’s by law that someone needs to be here to represent them,” Greene said. Commissioner Susan Harman won-

dered if the Van Woys received a reminder of the meeting, and commissioner James Morris said he didn’t think the commission should take any action on the applications without the couple present. Commissioner Doug Breitling moved to table the applications until the commission’s next meeting. City preservation officer Glenna Booth read the regulations regarding CUP applications, saying the couple should have sent written authorization if they couldn’t be at the meeting. “You can’t consider it, because they’re not here,” Booth said. Harman said she wasn’t sure about postponing the decision.

“I don’t know if I would even put it to the next meeting until we’ve contacted them to find out what their plan is,” Harman said. “I thought their plan was to apply for two conditional use permits,” Booth said. “I thought so, too, but if there’s no plan going forward, we shouldn’t put it on our next meeting,” Harman said. Greene said she thought the couple should re-apply for the CUPs, and Harman said she didn’t want to deny the current applications without knowing why the Van Woys weren’t there. “Can we, at the very least, put it on See Planning, page 11

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Parks commission OKs art mobile display in Basin Park By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

Over the years, Basin Park has had a major presence during May Festival of the Arts. The Eureka Springs Parks Commission ensured that will continue on March 2, voting to approve the concept of a mobile art display in the park for the annual celebration. Chairman Bill Featherstone explained that there have been displays in Basin Park during the festival in the past, remembering when Gina Gallina placed crocheted creations on trees and other features of the park last year. Featherstone said there were viewfinders featuring John Rankine’s photography last year as well. This year’s concept, he said, involves large mobiles depicting the different seasons. “There’s two pieces … two parts of each mobile,” Featherstone said. “The four together comprise the four seasons. These are huge mobiles. They’re going to be really cool.” He continued, saying the mobiles are metal and lightweight. “They’re very artistic, very striking … but the whole deal is where do you put them, and how do you make them where they aren’t going to fall?” Featherstone said. To be sure the art installation is safe, he said, parks director Justin Huss has been working on a contract with the organizers of the festival. Featherstone said the mobiles will probably be in the park for six to eight weeks. Huss said the contract specifies how long the mobiles can stay in the park, saying the display will be featured in various city parks throughout the year. “We talked about moving to different locations in the city. We can’t have it in Basin Park for a full year, but we can put it in a different place,” Huss said. “I think that’s a great solution.” The commission voted, unanimously agreeing to the concept of the display and entrusting Huss with the contract negotiations. Also at the meeting, the commission discussed how to spend $11,000 of surplus funds from 2016. Huss said he’s like to use $7,500 for a special election to extend

the park tax, $2,000 for special events and $1,500 for travel, conference and education. “That would allow us to support NICA and the Fat Tire Festival,” Huss said. “Conference and education would allow us to support the CAPC with an additional show.” He emphasized that the surplus money is not part of this year’s budget. “These allocations were taken out of the carryover surplus from last year. We don’t have deficits anywhere,” he said. Commissioner Steven Foster said he supported the reallocation of the money, especially the part going toward travel, conference and education. “I think anything we can do for staff education … it can only benefit us,” Foster said. The commission agreed to Huss’ request to move the surplus funds. Huss presented the director’s report, saying the past month was trying for the parks commission. He said city gardener Tom Beckendorf had a heart attack while working at Crescent Spring and thanked parks employee Shannon Lively for performing CPR on Beckendorf until the ambulance arrived. “We’d be having a different conversation if Shannon weren’t there with him that day. We’re very grateful to him,” Huss said. “We’re obviously happy to have Tom on hand, and everything worked out well.” He reported that the first hog trap has been put in place and said another will be delivered soon. “We’ll be fully functioning on that. We just need to control that area, so it’ll allow us a little more flexibility,” Huss said. It has been a little difficult, he continued, to complete some of the projects throughout the city because of time restraints and some unexpected delays. “Most construction projects we’d like to have a little more done, but we’re going to get things done right … just not right now,” Huss said. He said the stonework and walls are being cleared out at Harmon Park. “The guys are … making some tremendous headway out there, really opening it up and exposing the beautiful craftsmanship of See Parks, page 6

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Eureka Springs High School students Heidi Kirk, left, and D.J. Rassinier performed a dramatic reading for kindergarten and first-grade students on Thursday, March 2, in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Librarian Karen Johnson organized the event with high school theater teacher Rick Mann. Johnson said the students loved the performance, saying one of the children said, ‘I could listen to this a thousand times.’

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Krewe of Krazo gives donation to Eureka Springs High School music program By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

Eureka Springs High School’s music program got a little boost last week when Krewe of Krazo’s Phyllis McGuire dropped off a donation for the band’s second-place performance in the Eureka Mardi Gras Day Parade. McGuire said the krewe wanted to get more bands involved in the parade, coming up with the idea for a Battle of the Bands competition. The Eureka Springs High School Band and the Green Forest High School Band were the only bands that competed this year, McGuire said. “We ended up with two bands. They both knew they were going to win something,” she said. “Eureka won one, and Green Forest won the other.” Band director Barry Milner said he will be using the donation to buy uniforms for the band. “We’ve purchased a first round for the high school and partial for the middle school,” Milner said. High school principal Kathryn Lavender pointed out the way the music department has evolved over the years, saying she’s happy to see how Milner and choir director Rick Mann work to-

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the stone walls,” Huss said. At Black Bass Park, he said, the CC Riders have been clearing out a space for a new trail. While doing that, Huss said, the volunteers found a homeless man who had been living in the area. “We helped him relocate. He helped us clean up the area. We’re trying to get him on his feet a little,” Huss said. “We had to move him out of there, but we wanted to help him along the best we could.” Huss added that the commission would be having a party to kick off the season at The Auditorium on March 4. The idea behind the event, Huss said, is to get more involved with the commu-

gether. “For the first time since I’ve been here in seven years, we have vertical alignment with our music program, and we’ve never had that,” Lavender said. “We have more students in choir than we’ve ever had.” Milner said there are 22 students in the middle school band, 18 students in the high school band and 25 students in the choir. When Lavender started working at the school, she said, there were only four students in the choir. “Mr. Milner started building our choral program back up. Mr. Mann took over this year to give him more time to build our band program,” Lavender said. Lavender added that Donesa Mann, elementary and middle school choir director, teaches all her students to play the ukulele. McGuire said she’d like to see that in the parade next year. “Absolutely! That parade needs music … we have canned music, but there’s nothing like a live band,” McGuire said. Milner said he’s grateful to the Krewe of Krazo for supporting the band. That support is evident, Milner said, everywhere you go in Eureka Springs. “I’ve been in other districts and even

nity. “We want to be accountable, and we should be. We’re proud of what we’re doing. I think we’re on a good path,” Huss said. “This is an opportunity where everybody will have a chance to talk to myself and commissioners.” He said the commission is always listening to citizens. “I think the playground’s a real testament to listening to what people say. We’ve heard over and over, ‘There’s never enough swings,’” Huss said. “We put as many swings as we could there. We’re excited to get going on the year and wind down these projects.” He continued, “I fully expect to have a record year this year. All those things are lining up, and I think the future continues to be bright.”

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Krewe of Krazo’s Phyllis McGuire, second from left, slips a check from the Eureka Gras Day Parade’s Battle of the Bands into Eureka Springs High School freshman Hannah Jewell’s tuba. Pictured from left to right are Jewell, McGuire, band director Barry Milner and high school principal Kathryn Lavender.

in other states where the level of community support and administration support … I’ve never had this type of sup-

port from both buildings, as well as the top,” Milner said. “It’s really really important to the kids.”

Eureka Springs Opera Guild to meet March 12 The Eureka Springs Opera Guild will have its annual membership meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 12, in the Conservatory at the Crescent Hotel. The guild supports Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point through various activities, including distributing opera schedule cards to local businesses, transporting singers and staff to and from the airport, stage set construction, gardening, office duty, an opening night reception and ushering for performances. Members of the guild have the opportunity to attend the opening night performance of Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro free

of charge. Guild members who volunteer to usher at performances can see the performance without using a ticket. Guild membership costs $15 and forms will be available for those interested in joining. The annual meeting includes a brief meeting, reports from standing committee chairs and an opportunity for members to sign up for various taste. Jim Swiggart will give a review of this season’s three operas, Marriage of Figaro, Susannah and Carmen. The meeting will conclude with a short vocal performance. Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend.

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Drunk driver sentenced in death of Oklahoma couple By Scott Loftis CarrollCountyNews@cox-internet.com

On a warm summer night in June 2016, David Charles Raupers stood next to his battered pickup truck and urinated on the ground while David Magee lay dying nearby. Magee’s wife, Marquita, also died that night after being thrown from the couple’s motorcycle over a guardrail on U.S. Highway 62 west of Eureka Springs. On Wednesday afternoon, Raupers stood in a Eureka Springs courtroom, surrounded by the Magees’ friends and family, and was sentenced to 31 years in prison for the alcohol-soaked accident that caused their deaths. Carroll County Circuit Judge Scott Jackson sentenced Raupers, 64, of Van Etten, N.Y., to 15 years in prison for negligent homicide in the death of David Magee, 44, of Barnsdall, Okla., and an additional 15 years in the death of Marquita Magee, who was 45. He ordered that those sentences be served consecutively. Jackson also sentenced Raupers to six years each on four counts of aggravated assault, to be served concurrently with the sentences for negligent homicide. In addition, he sentenced Raupers to one year in the county jail on a charge of driving while intoxicated along with a one-year sentence in the county jail for driving left of center, to be served concurrently with the DWI sentence. Raupers will be eligible to apply for parole in approximately five years. The sentencing followed an emotional hearing in the courtroom of the Carroll County Western District Courthouse. The hearing began Tuesday afternoon, and closing arguments were presented shortly before noon Wednesday. After a recess for lunch, Jackson sentenced Raupers a few minutes after 1 p.m. Wednesday. The Magees were killed on June 18, 2016, when their motorcycle was struck by a pickup truck driven by Raupers near the entrance to Thorncrown Chapel. The assault charges stem from Raupers’ truck striking a second motorcycle and nearly striking a third. Arkansas State Police Trooper Aaron

Middleton testified Tuesday that when he arrived on the accident scene, he found Raupers standing outside his vehicle, urinating. Middleton said Raupers was too intoxicated to complete field sobriety testing. After being arrested and transported to the Carroll County Detention Center in Berryville, Middleton said, Raupers underwent a breath test that indicated he had a blood alRaupers cohol content of 0.20 percent — two and a half times the legal limit in Arkansas. Defense attorney Joshua Meisler called Raupers to the stand Wednesday morning and asked him to explain his feelings about the accident. “I need to express my sorrow for killing David and Marquita Magee,” Raupers said, reading from a prepared statement. “To the family, the children, the friends and club members, I am so very sorry that I took them from you. I offer my regret and remorse to everyone affected. I ask that if not now, someday I can gain your forgiveness.” Raupers went on to say that he had asked for and received forgiveness from God. He also vowed that he would never drink alcohol again. Under cross-examination from Carroll County Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Devon Still, Raupers said he did not remember the accident or the events leading up to it. Earlier, Suzanne Villines, a probation and parole intake specialist with the Arkansas Department of Community Corrections, testified that a search of records with the National Crime Information Center showed that Raupers had previous convictions for driving under the influence in Utah in 1995 and driving while impaired in New York in 2004, as well as a felony weapons charge in California in 1981 and an assault charge in Utah in 1995.

In response to a question from Still, Raupers said the assault charge stemmed from a disagreement with his wife and the judge in the case “laughed” when it went to court. He said he did not recall the convictions for driving under the influence. Still pointed out that Raupers was convicted in the assault case. Raupers said he was asking for leniency. “I don’t believe this is a game of getting even,” he said. “It’s not,” Still replied. “It’s justice. This is not a game.” During closing arguments, Meisler noted that presumptive sentencing guidelines called for a two-year sentence on the negligent homicide charge and suggested that a more appropriate sentence might involve Raupers receiving court-ordered treatment for alcoholism. During her closing argument, Still called the presumptive sentencing guidelines “offensive.” She noted that the maximum sentence allowable under the law was 64 years in prison. “What are two lives worth?” Still said. “David and Marquita, by all testimony, were amazing people.” She noted the testimony of friends and family members who said their lives have not been the same since the accident. “(The Magees) are not the only victims in this case,” she said. “(Raupers) caused immeasurable damage to these people.” Ultimately, she said, Raupers needs to be held accountable for his actions. “Mr. Raupers wants to say that this is a mistake,” Still said. “It is not a mistake. It was a choice.” Before announcing Raupers’ sentence, Jackson said the accident was “a horrible tragedy.” “It has affected the lives of many, many people,” Jackson said. “This is one of those instances where bad things happen to good people.” Jackson said he was “departing upwardly from the recommendations in the grid,” and said he reviewed the state statute for second-degree murder. That statute refers to “caus(ing) the death of another person See Raupers, page 21

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And All That Jazz

‘We’ve Got Talent’ paints the town with music, dance By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com

From “Chicago” to Italian opera, the sixth annual “We’ve Got Talent” concert showcased music from around the world, all performed by local artists. The fundraising event, presented by the Carroll County Music Group, took place Sunday at the Eureka Springs City Auditorium and featured a range of both local and regional talent, including the Eureka Springs High School Band and Choir, the Berryville High School show choir “Vocal Image,” the Holiday Island Singers and the Arkansas Philharmonic Youth Chamber Orchestra. Rick and Donesa Mann, the theater and music directors at Eureka Springs Schools, served as the artistic directors for the concert. Donesa Mann said the main goals of We’ve Got Talent are to present outstanding adult and youth performers in Northwest Arkansas to the local community and to provide scholarship assistance for young musicians to further their music education. “All the money that is raised goes toward making sure that these students get scholarships,” she said. “Last year, we awarded over $8,000 to about 20 students, whether they went to band camp, choir camp or another program.” Mann continued, “We try to supplement the students who want to take time out of their summer to get additional musical training besides what they get from their instructors or their teachers. Some take private lessons, but most of their education they get through the public school system or homeschooling.” She said the Carroll County Music Group was formed to drum up support for music education in Carroll County. The scholarships, which are funded by the event and through donations, provide students the opportunity to attend music education programs, meet people who share their passion and learn about career opportunities, she said. “We all know that students are trying to decide what they want to do with their lives. They get a good taste of music in school, but when they go and rub shoulders with students that are just as crazy about their music,

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Aubree Snow, a Berryville High School graduate, sings ‘I Can Hear the Bells,’ at Sunday’s ‘We’ve Got Talent’ concert in Eureka Springs. Snow is currently a student at Arkansas Tech University.

instrument or dance it lights a fire,” Mann said. “They make connections and lifelong friendships. They’ll end up at the same colleges sometimes.” Sharon Parker, treasurer of the Carroll County Music Group, said the organization does as much as it can to help students with the cost of furthering their education. Some students need full scholarships, she said, but the music group mostly offers partial scholarships where parents match the amount awarded. “We are happy to offer full scholarships to the few who need them,” Parker said. “Our scholarship recipients have attended camps all through the state of Arkansas. We have sent some out of state as well. A few have gone as far north as Boston.” She continued, “We try to focus on the students in Carroll County, but we do cover all of Northwest Arkansas. We primarily focus on Carroll County because we’re based here and our heart is here.” A few of last year’s scholarship recipients spoke at We’ve Got Talent, sharing their camp experiences and what the opportunity

meant to them with the audience. Aubree Snow, a graduate of Berryville High School, was one of those students. She said she received a scholarship her senior year to attend the Arkansas Choral Connection (ACC) Choir Camp in Conway. “I had been before in seventh and eighth grade. Then I didn’t get to go again because I couldn’t afford it. It’s really expensive,” Snow said. “The music group was generous enough to give me the entire scholarship my senior year, which is amazing.” She continued, “The people you meet there are incredible. You make lifelong friendships because these people are just as passionate about the same thing you are.” Some of the friends she made even wound up attending the same college as her, Snow said. “I’m currently in college at Arkansas Tech University. I didn’t realize at first that a bunch of the friends I made at camp go to my college and are music majors,” she said. “It’s so cool to be able to keep those friendships going.” Snow said music is one of her biggest pas-

sions. She grew up in a very musical family. She sung “I Can Hear the Bells” from the musical “Hair Spray” for We’ve Got Talent. “Everyone in my family plays instruments and sings. I love music and performing,” she said. “I performed here all throughout high school with my choir, and now I get to perform by myself. It’s amazing to be a part of something like this and be able to hear all of the talents from around the county.” Derrick J. Rassinier, a Eureka Springs High School student, spoke about using the scholarship to attend the University of Arkansas Summer Music Camp. “Because of that scholarship, I went to camp and was able to get some very useful college information and play some very advanced literature,” he said. “It was a phenomenal scholarship for a phenomenal camp.” Rassinier, a French horn player and vocalist, performed at We’ve Got Talent with both the Eureka Springs High School Band and Choir. He also performed a solo piece, “A Brief Serenade for Horn and Piano,” which he wrote. “I compose music. It’s my passion and my livelihood. It’s what I want to go on to do professionally,” he said. “This is a magnificent opportunity to showcase the local talent of those in Northwest Arkansas. It showcases what we have to offer and gives artists a chance to make a name for themselves.” Mann said many hands go into the organization and production of We’ve Got Talent. “We have a lot of people doing a lot of work to make this event happen. It takes all of us,” she said. “Once we get the money, a lot more has to happen to get the money to the camps. We have a screening process because we have more students that want scholarships than we have money for.” While a few thousand dollars are raised by the event, Mann said most of the scholarship funds come from donations. “We had $8,000 to work with last year because of donations. People and businesses stepped up,” she said. “They want to see the kids succeed, and so do we. That’s what drives us.”

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Mercy Berryville charity ball raises nearly $54,000 By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com

Mercy Hospital Berryville raised nearly $54,000 at its annual Black and White Charity Ball. The 14th annual event was held Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs. Dr. Richard Taylor, who oversees stress tests at Mercy Hospital Berryville, spoke at the gala, which also featured live entertainment by country band Spa City Jumpers. Cody Qualls, executive director of Mercy Health Foundation Berryville, said that donors brought in $53,588 to help improve patient care in Northwest Arkansas.

“Our reliably generous community once again showed up and left their mark,” Qualls said. He said the funds, raised mostly during live and silent auctions, a pledge drive and through corporate sponsorships, were used this week to order a new electrocardiogram, known as a stress test machine. Hundreds of patients at Mercy Hospital Berryville undergo stress testing each year to pinpoint heart disease, irregular heartbeat or other cardiovascular issues, he said. “We have adequate equipment now when it comes to stress test machines, as well as a fully-functioning cardiac rehab department,” Qualls said. “But this kind

of equipment is a bit like computers. It updates so quickly.” He said the rapid advancement of medical technology is why philanthropy is necessary to help Mercy Hospital Berryville stay at the forefront of its field. “We do about 200 of these stress tests every year in Berryville,” Qualls said. “Heart disease is a major issue in Carroll County and across the country. The stress test machine serves as a preventative measure by helping our staff identify early signs of heart disease.” He continued, “It’s great to have this kind of equipment at Mercy Hospital Berryville because its means Carroll County residents

don’t have to travel outside of the county for help.” Qualls said the Black and White Charity Ball is a great event because it brings everyone in the community together year after year to make a big impact on local patient care. In addition to the stress test machine, he said the gala has also funded new patient stretchers in the Mercy emergency room, as well as state-of-the-art patient monitors in the surgery department. Additional funds from this year’s event will go toward the purchase of new cardiac rehab equipment, he said. “We are blessed to provide this new technology to our patients,” Qualls said.

Cemetery commission discusses pet cemetery By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com

The Eureka Springs Cemetery Commission dug into the issue of a possible pet cemetery at its Wednesday meeting. Commissioner Steven “Yip” Vorbeck said a few people in the community had asked about having a pet cemetery. “They wanted to know why there isn’t a pet cemetery,” he said. “I said I would mention it to the commission.” They wanted to know if pets could be buried with their owners when the owners died, Vorbeck said. One of the reasons for the concern, he said, is that pets are often cremated, but the ground in the area is too rocky for many residents to bury the remains in their yards. “I’m not really sure if that’s really within our authority, but several people have asked about it,” he said. Commission chairwoman and cemetery superintendent Peg Adamson said a pet cemetery would have to be separate from the city cemetery. “It is a really good idea, but I think it has to be separate from the cemetery,” she said. “Some people would be upset about animals being buried in the same cemetery as people.” While the issue could be discussed further in the future, Adamson said the

creation of a pet cemetery is likely outside the jurisdiction of the commission. Since secretary and treasurer Bob Thomas was unable to attend the meeting, Adamson read the treasurer’s report. “Bob said that last month he dealt with state auditors’ request for bank account information as they begin the 2016 audit,” she said, “and began working with the mayor on a deal which may result in the cemetery being deeded either a city or parks department pickup truck.” She said Thomas also posted the cemetery rules and guidelines in the spots designated by the commission in February. The commission had an ending balance of $10,906.03 in January, Adamson said, and had the addition of about $7,480 from the city in February for the cemetery budget, making a total of about $17,000 in the cemetery’s account. Assistant secretary and treasurer David Sallee said the commission is also working on a plan for reinvesting its maturing certificates of deposit (CDs). “CD 1, 2 and 3 are all maturing this year. CD 1 is $10,000, and CDs 2 and 3 are $45,000 each,” he said. “The ceme-

tery trust savings account is $156.52, so when the CDs mature it will be a total of $100,156.52.” “As we all know, these CDs are sort of locked into a trust,” Adamson said. “They were given to us to have interest-bearing money. I think Bob is looking into finding us a good deal to reinvest our CDs.” She said the commission would discuss the reinvestment of CDs further at its next meeting. Adamson also reminded the commission about two upcoming projects. The First Christian Church men’s group will be at the cemetery on Saturday, March 11, to help clear the fenceline along Highway 62.

“They’ll toss everything over the fence, and the groundskeepers will cart it away,” she said. “I hope to go out there at the same time and help out. They seem pretty motivated on the whole project. I’m so grateful to them for doing this.” Adamson said the commission is also scheduled for Cornerstone Bank’s parking lot fundraiser for Sunday, March 26. The commission will charge downtown visitors for parking spaces, she said, and split the proceeds with the bank. Vorbeck said a few people have volunteered to help with the project. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, in the Auditorium. There are no wheelchair accessible public restrooms in downtown Eureka Springs.

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Protect Holiday Island

Dear Residents and Home Owners of Holiday Island, and all H.I. board members: I believe it’s time to give serious thought to the protection of our homes. We are not ignorant concerning the weather change, increasing summer heat and tornadoes. A strike of lightning, one careless or intentional match, could set Holiday Island ablaze, destroying most of the homes! What I propose to prevent this from happening is creating treeless bumper zones. Now is the time to act, not after we’re left standing in ashes. Please do not misunderstand. This isn’t a request to de-foliate Holiday Island, and this plan would not include the following: 1. Those living by and around golf courses. 2. Any sparse-tree property or areas. 3. Lakefront properties that have two bumper zones in place (road and water). What I propose is a responsible, conscientious effort to make paths/bumper zones on vacant lots. If a fire breaks outs, these zones could prevent it from spreading from one

house to the next and would provide a path for firefighters to use. A committee could be formed to determine which vacant lots need to be addressed, and to enlist tree removal services. It would be prudent to do this now before the trees are full of leaves and wood-ticks. These are not plush green forests of beautiful pine trees, but overgrown thickets of thorny bushes, briars and underbrush. Having controlled fires to remove the underbrush might be a more feasible way to remove it. As a property owner who cannot afford to have our trees cut down, having spent hundreds just to remove limbs that were a risk to damaging our home, I believe it should be done by Holiday Island. After all, there are many vacant properties that Holiday Island has been collecting assessments and tax on for years – even decades! It’s a fair request to expect some safety in return. Thank you. Sincerely, Living in danger, H.I. resident, – DEE LANDERMAN

Citizen of the Week Valerie Hubbard Damon is this week’s Citizen of the Week. She was nominated by Lucilla Garrett, who described Damon’s incredible, amazing costuming and whimsical, ethereal and exquisite artwork. What is less known about Damon, Garrett said, is her diligent work for the Eurekan Goddess Gala. “She initiated this celebration eight years ago and has single-handedly promoted it,” Garrett said. “All of the proceeds go to the Merlin Foundation for Abused Children.” This year’s event is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at the Basin Park Ballroom. “While Valerie’s artistic skills are renowned, her organizing talents and generous efforts for children should be appreciated as well,” Garrett said. “It just goes to show that this caring artist strives to bring joy to many others… on many levels.” To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen. Editor.Eureka@gmail.com.

When did doctors stop being advocates for their patients? Dear Editor, For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been sick and in severe pain, which was every time I tried to eat or drink. I looked like I was nine months pregnant. After two ER visits and one visit to my local doctor, I wasn’t getting any better. They loaded me up with medications but refused to give me anything for my pain. After my last ER visit, I followed up with my local doctor. After a test came back that looked not like it should, he decided to send me to Washington Regional Hospital. I sat in the ER for 1 1/2 hours in total pain. Finally, I got to see the doctor, he ordered an EGD (scope down my throat) to be done the next day. When I was wheeled in the room where the procedure was to be done, I met Dr. X for the first time. He told me he talked to the few doctors that had already treated me for this and they said I was “putting on” and he agreed with them. I was shocked, didn’t know what to say but I can tell you how I felt. Betrayed, helpless, embarrassed that my doctor had no faith in me, he didn’t care about my health and would “gossip” about me to another doc-

tor, Well, while I was crying he said he would go ahead and do the EGD and after, he would discharge me. He put me under while I was crying and threw my mother out of the room. He came out 15 minutes later and told my mother I had two good-sized red open ulcers in the pit of my stomach. He also told her these ulcers can cause severe stomach pain and the patient is unable to eat or drink due to the pain it causes. I was not happy to have ulcers, but I was happy to have a diagnosis so I can start to recover. Within two weeks, I had two CT scans, blood tests, X-rays, and ultrasound. All came back negative. I am so very hurt that the man I trusted with my health did not help me in my time of need. He left me in agony and while unable to eat or drink. Doctors need to realize that not everyone is a “drug seeker,” as they like to call them. There is no good reason why I or anyone else had to suffer the way I did. It makes me angry the way I was treated. So my question is, when did doctors stop being advocates for their patients? On a side note, out of all three hospitals, Eureka Springs Hospital gave me the best care. Sincerely, – ANONYMOUS

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What do

think

Citizen Opinion by Cindy Worley

Are you concerned with the perceived ties between the Trump administration and Russia?

Eureka House Concerts to feature three acts March 12

Eureka House Concerts will present a triple-header of a concert with Emily Kaitz, Mary Reynolds and Louise Goldberg on Sunday, March 12, at 17 Elk Street in Eureka Springs. The doors open at 5 p.m. for a meet and greet potluck, and the music starts at 6 p.m. A $15 donation will be accepted at the door. For more information, visit EurekaHouseConcerts.com, call 479-244-0123 or email nlpaddock@gmail.com.

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Matt Draper

Aaron Brinker

John Tipton

The perceptions are just that and don’t concern me.

I actually am not too concerned about it. Whatever is meant to happen will.

Emotionally I could not say so but I feel for those who do.

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No. Russia won’t prosecute me.

“Aaron”

Don Moffitt “Donnie”

No. He is trying to get along with them.

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Lance Schrumpf

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I think we should be concerned about the potential ties between corporations or personal entities when dealing with our country.

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our next agenda and make a phone call or send an email?” Harman said. Morris said the commission had nothing to consider if the Van Woys weren’t present. “I just think it’s a dead issue. Nobody is here to represent it. It dies,” Morris said. Harman said she wanted to find out why the Van Woys didn’t show up, pointing out the couple could have had a family emergency. “I don’t think we need to investigate it,” Morris said. “It’s up to them to follow through on that. We don’t need to go looking for why people don’t come to a meeting.” Breitling amended his motion, saying he wanted to table the applications indefinitely until more information can be provided to the commission. Morris asked if the commission could table it, considering the couple wasn’t there. “Can we take any action if they’re not here? It’s a dead application,” Morris said. “I just want to say this about this property … we’ve had several violations before where they weren’t considerate. If they wanted to be reconsidered, they should have been prudent about following up on it.” “Again, they could be sitting on the side of the road with a flat tire right now,” Harman said. “We shouldn’t make up what we think is going on.” Morris said he’d reconsider the application if there were an emergency. “We’re not here to create a problem for somebody. They can re-apply and have a right to be considered,” he said. Greene said she’d want written proof that the couple had an emergency, and commissioner

Woodrow Achord asked if the Van Woys knew they were required to appear at the meeting. “We told them it would be tabled until Feb. 28,” Greene said. Booth said she didn’t send out a reminder of the meeting, because the decision was tabled at the commission’s Jan. 24 meeting. “Usually, I send them a copy of the final approved or disapproved application. I don’t send out tabled applications,” Booth said. Greene said the commission made it clear that the couple would be required to appear at the meeting. “When they were here a month ago, we talked sensibly about why we were tabling this,” she said, saying the commission held a workshop focusing on conditional use permits. “They chose not to show up at that, either.” Breitling reiterated his motion. “If we don’t hear from them in a month, we haven’t heard from them,” Breitling said. Greene said she agreed with Morris. “I think they need to re-apply, and I think we’ve given them every chance,” Greene said. Breitling rescinded his motion, and Morris moved to dismiss the application. “It’s no longer an application. They can re-apply if they’re interested,” Morris said. “If there is an emergency, and that doesn’t mean like a flat tire … a compelling reason, I would absolutely reconsider. That would be the only case we would reconsider it.” The commission voted, unanimously approving the motion. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at City Hall.

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION

13 votes cast

Do you think our government should spend more in defense funding? m Yes: 38.5% (5 votes) m No: 61.5% (8 votes)

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Roenigk family honored for 20 in Eureka Springs On Feb. 28, 1997, a couple from East Hampton, Conn., came to the Arkansas Ozarks looking for a place to retire. They were seeking a place with interesting people and enjoyable activities, a place where they could make a meaningful, community-wide contribution and a place where they could call home. Their choice was the top floor of the 1905 Basin Park Hotel. Less than three months after purchasing the property, the couple purchased the 1886 Crescent Hotel. This was the start of a great marriage between Elise and Marty Roenigk and the town of Eureka Springs. On Tuesday, Feb. 28, past employees of the two hotels and friends of Elise gathered in the Barefoot Ballroom of the Basin Park Hotel for an anniversary luncheon and a program of remembrances. More than 200 attendees watched a video presentation highlighting the way the properties have changed in the 20 years the Roenigks have owned them. Those changes include the buildings, sleeping rooms, restaurants, spas and miscellaneous preservation efforts. The buildings With both hotels contributing to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Roenigks have taken care to protect the original facades. The Basin Park Hotel has added a mountainside spa sun deck, the atrium was enhanced with a surround sound system, an LCD projector with an electric screen and numerous history “window” cases and a skyline deck was added to be used for weddings and part of the Spirits of the Basin tour. The Crescent Hotel has seen the most construction over the years. The burnedout plateau of the fourth floor was converted into fifth-floor living quarters for the Roenigks in a design replicating the hotel’s original, iconic roofline. Added just below that home on the fourth floor are the faculty lounge, a repository for historic hotel memorabilia and SkyBar Gourmet Pizza and panorama overlook. The original conservatory, destroyed by a falling chimney, was replicated in the new conservatory. The biggest construction happened on the garden level of the hotel, where a

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Elise Roenigk, right, and Jack Moyer spend some time together at a luncheon honoring the Roenigk family Feb. 28.

dimly lit “beer joint” was converted into the New Moon Spa. The spa has grown from one room to now occupying nearly the complete bottom level footprint. A new elevator has also been installed to let guests ride to all five levels of the hotel. Sleeping rooms When the hotels were first purchased by the Roenigks, all rooms in each hotel were renovated. Now, annual profits are reinvested to update, refurbish and enhance from five to 10 sleeping rooms. While the historic integrity is maintained, Jacuzzi tubs, state-of-theart televisions and Wi-Fi give the rooms modern amenities. Restaurants While the Crystal Dining Room of the Crescent looks much the same as it did in 1997, the bills of fare have been ever-changing to meet the trending tastes of hotel guests, visitors and local customers. Upon the fourth floor, the restaurant has morphed from a cocktail lounge to a “Dr. Baker” themed eatery to today’s SkyBar Gourmet Pizza.

Downtown Eureka Springs had the Balcony Bar & Restaurant in 1997, but the area has been enhanced by canvas canopies, cold-weather curtains, overhead heaters for winter, mist sprayers for summer and the construction of the Copper Bar overlooking Basin Spring Park. Spas When the Roenigks built the Crescent’s New Moon Spa, it was only one room. It has grown to include a full salon, including a bridal studio where brides and bridesmaids can get dressed, apply makeup and get their hair done in a private setting. A new spa has also been added to the Basin Park Hotel. What started as the Serenity Spa with its one massage room has grown into Spa1905 that occupies nearly the hotel’s entire second floor and includes overnight spa rooms for girlfriend getaways. Miscellaneous preservation efforts Other preservation efforts over the past 20 years include: the purchase and restoration of War Eagle Mill and what

is now the 1901 Gavioli Chapel; restoration assistance to the Writers Colony at Dairy Hollow house and its 505 Spring St. House; the purchase of 1,200 prime, pristine acres of land adjacent to the Buffalo River National Park, which was donated to the Nature Conservancy; the construction of four E. Fay Jonesstyle cottages placed amid the standing trees on the Crescent’s mountaintop acreage; efforts to re-develop Eureka’s 63 historic springs; and giving support to the total refurbishing of The Aud, the city’s municipal auditorium, by lobbying for a grant in Washington, D.C. The Roenigks’ philanthropy has included organizations like the Writers Colony, Eureka Springs School of the Arts, Carroll County Carnegie Library, Opera in the Ozarks, Eureka Gras, Eureka Springs Trails, University of Arkansas School of Hospitality and Innovation and a number of other arts, tourism and preservation entities. Numbers Twenty years ago, the hotels had approximately 30 employees. That number has grown to more than 240 during peak season, making the properties the largest employer in Eureka Springs. Revenues have grown from less than $1 million during the first year of operation to more than $11 million in 2016. The total investment in the two hotels during the past 20 years is nearly $10 million. Jack Moyer, vice president of operations and general manager for both hotels, said he has enjoyed working with the Roenigks over the years. “We started our relationship by creating a creed which includes a tenet that perfectly embraces the philosophy of the Roenigks as owners and proprietors of these two lodging properties: protecting the irreplaceable,” Moyer said. “Thanks to dedicated employees during the past two decades, combined with Marty and Elise’s guidance to pursue economic sustainability versus a more typical profitability model ensures that our two hotels will be enjoyed by visitors and locals alike for years to come. This is and will continue to be the Roenigks’ legacy.”

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King Cake Ball

Photos by David Bell

The Fat Tuesday King Cake Ball was held on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at St. Elizabeth’s Parish Center.

These ladies welcome everyone to the ball.

The youth of St. Elizabeth and St. Anne churches raise money by serving at the annual Mardi Gras event.

Here’s to Bill Sarad and Tracey Lovett, King Krazo XII and Queen Eureka XII.

Former King Krazo Rod McGuire acts as master-of-ceremonies at the Doc and Kat Beahm await their introduction at Mardi Gras royalty. King Cake Ball.

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We’ve Got Talent Concert

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The We’ve Got Talent Concert took place on Sunday, March 5, at The Auditorium.

Dancers from Elite Dance in Berryville, from left to right: T.J. Strecker, Gavin Wilson and Eden Wilson.

D.J. Rassinier plays a solo French horn piece he composed.

The Ozarks Chorale opens the second portion of the concert.

Nick Rorick sings his own song ‘Life is Good.

Eden Wilson from the Elite Dance Studio

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Eureka Springs Gallery Association sponsoring Yard Art Contest

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The Eureka Springs Gallery Association is sponsoring a Yard Art Contest during this year’s May Festival of the Arts. The art will be displayed in the historic core. A team of celebrity judges will determine the first, second and third-place prize winners, who will receive $500, $350 and $150, respectively. If you don’t have a friend with a yard, ESGA will help you find a yard to display your piece. If you have a yard to offer an artist, contact ESGA. The deadline for entries is April 1, and the art will be installed May 1. For more information and entry forms, contact Fran Carlin at carlin.fran@gmail.com or 479-244-5981.

Zumbathon charity event to benefit ES Community Center

Z-Crew will host a Zumbathon event from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the future site of the Eureka Springs Community Center at 44 Kingshighway. The event will feature local Zumba instructors and instructors from Fayetteville, Springdale and Little Rock. Tickets

are available for $10 in advance at https:// www.zumba.com/en-US/event/view/ zumbathon-charity-event-to-benefit-eureka-springs-community-center or at the door the day of the event for $15. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Eureka Springs Community Center.

ES School Menu Monday, March 13 Breakfast: Chicken tenders and Dutch waffle, Mandarin oranges, juice and milk or strawberry banana yogurt and oatmeal bar, bowl of cereal and strawberry banana yogurt or chocolate or powdered mini doughnuts Lunch: Pizza cheese crunchers with marinara, fresh green side salad, applesauce, Craisins, juice and milk Tuesday, March 14 Breakfast: French toast sticks and mozzarella string cheese, Craisins, juice and milk or bowl of cereal and strawberry banana yogurt, whole grain strawberry Pop-Tarts or chocolate or powdered mini doughnuts Lunch: Chili cheese tots and whole grain banana bread, celery sticks, baby carrots, fruit, juice and milk Wednesday, March 15 Breakfast: Mini pancakes, fruit, juice and milk or bowl of cereal and strawberry banana yogurt, whole grain strawberry Pop-Tarts or chocolate or powdered mini doughnuts

Lunch: Chicken bacon ranch flatbread sandwich or tuna salad to-go cups with Goldfish crackers, tater tots, sandwich veggie sides, pineapple tidbits, juice and milk Thursday, March 16 Breakfast: Bosco pepperoni pizza sick, Mandarin oranges, juice and milk or bowl of cereal and strawberry banana yogurt, whole grain strawberry Pop-Tarts or chocolate or powdered mini doughnuts Lunch: Homemade meatloaf and a whole wheat roll, mashed potatoes, green beans, diced peaches, juice and milk Friday, March 17 Breakfast: Biscuit and gravy with turkey bacon, Craisins, juice and milk or strawberry banana yogurt and oatmeal bar, bowl of cereal and strawberry banana yogurt or chocolate or powdered mini doughnuts Lunch: Hot dog with Cheetos puffs, Texas chili beans, fresh green side salad, strawberry cup, juice and milk

Photo courtesy of the Eureka Springs Historical Museum

Buildings come and go, but their stories live on. One such building was known as the Magnetic Spring Hotel and Sanitarium. Many structures in the early days of Eureka Springs took on many different uses and functions. They were originally built to accommodate the vast number of people who first came to seek the healing springs to cure their malady. Then, at the turn of the century when pharmaceutical medications came into play, the springs no longer held the appeal they once had. The Magnetic Spring Hotel and Sanitarium was a beautiful three-story structure with a basement, located just off Hillside Avenue. In 1900, the grand opening of Magnetic Hotel and Sanitarium was held. Magnetic Spring water soon had the reputation for curing addictions to alcohol and powerful narcotics that were standard ingredients of the patent medicines of the day. People flocked to Magnetic Springs for much needed relief. After a brief stint serving as a hostel for School Missionaries, known as the Ozark Bible and Literacy School, the Magnetic Spring Hotel once again opened its doors as the Bethany Orphanage in 1918. More than 100 children passed through the doors, though it was only utilized by the institution for five years. Some children were there only for a few brief months; others grew into adulthood and found themselves calling Eureka Springs their home permanently. In the mid-1930s, when the Magnetic Spring Hotel was to be sold for back taxes, Rea Nelson purchased it, and set about dismantling and salvaging lumber and foundation stone which he used to build a funeral home in Berryville. Now, almost 80 years later, that original Nelson Funeral Home, built in 1938, still stands on the firm foundation of Eureka Limestone salvaged from that old Magnetic Spring Hotel and Sanitarium built more than a century ago.

Yards & Yards of Yard Sales scheduled for April 28-29

The spring Yards & Yards of Yard Sales will take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29, at locations citywide. In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place the following weekend, May 5-6. To get your location on the map, stop by the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce at Pine Mountain Village and pay $15, mark your spot on the map and get your YYYS permit sign. The sign-up deadline to ensure your space

on the map is noon Wednesday, April 19. Once the map becomes valuable, it will be online and in local businesses, as well as the Chamber. If you are interested in having a yard sale but do not have a yard or live too far out, there are a limited number of spaces valuable in the grassy area between the Visitor Information Center and Highway 62/East Van Buren. For more information, call 479-2538737 or email jessica@EurekaSpringsChamber.com.

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Cocktails for a Cause to benefit The Purple Flower March 9 To support The Purple Flower, come to Cocktails for a Cause on Thursday, March 9. The event is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at New Delhi in downtown Eureka Springs, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit The Purple Flower. Being the only domestic violence resource and support center in Carroll County, The Purple Flower has had a busy past few months. In 2016, the center doubled the amount of people served in 2015. That trend is continuing in 2017. According to its newsletter, the center has had 16 walk-ins, directly supported or handed out educational material to 11 people at court, answered six crisis calls

TRANSITION Dino Almond, a resident of Holiday Island, was born July 5, 1939, in Gillham, Ark., son of Charlie and Velma (Allen) Pate. He departed this life Monday, November 28, 2016, at the age of 77 years. He is survived by his sister, Nadine Pate of Eureka Springs; four nephews, Morris Pate of Berryville; Jeff Pate and wife, Paula, of Alpena, Ark.; Kenny Wells and wife of Harrison, Ark.; Gary Wells and wife of Alpena, Ark.; four great-nephews and nieces; 14 great-great nephews and nieces all of Arkansas, and a host of friends and loved ones. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Velma (Allen) Pate and one sister. No services were scheduled. Arrangements were under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Online condolences

Rotary Meeting

at the office and completed one transport. The newsletter says the center has seen a steady average of 15-20 calls per month to its hotline, currently answered by Serenity Shelter in Mountain Home. The center’s lead advocate has developed a seven-step domestic violence education and empowerment program that was implemented in February and is being used on an individual basis with clients. The center is working on a shortened version to be available in a workshop-style format once a month. For more information on The Purple Flower, call 479-981-1676, email ThePurpleFlowerOfCC@gmail.com or visit www.ThePurpleFlower.org.

Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation continues Dine Around fundraiser The Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation will host the Dine Around fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, at Forest Hill Restaurant. The foundation will be partnering with

area restaurants on the third Wednesday of each month. Each participating restaurant has agreed to donate a percentage of its proceeds from the evening to the foundation for ongoing programming.

Dino Almond

July 5, 1939 – Nov. 28, 2016,

may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral. com.

Submitted photo

The Eureka Springs Rotary Club hosted Zach Trent in the Crescent Hotel’s Dining Room on Tuesday, March 7. It was the Rotary’s first meeting in the new location. From left to right are Rotary president Jayme Creek, Wendi LeFay and Trent.

TRANSITION Rex Etchison, of Blue Eye, Mo., was born Aug. 30, 1933 in Omaha, Ark. son of Arl and Ella Chloe (Williams) Etchison. He departed this life Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 83 years. Rex was an avid outdoorsman that liked to fox and coon hunt. He was very loving to all his family. On July 8, 1960, Rex was united in marriage with Lottie Fae (Gloyd) Etchison who survives him of their home. He is also survived by his daughter, Brenda Kay Matlock and fiancé, Gary Doving of Green Forest, Ark.; son, Jay Rex Etchison and wife, Lisa, of Oak Grove, Ark.; four grandchildren, Melissa Kay Headrick and husband, Clay, of Berryville; Wes Sooter of Oak Grove; Eric Allen Etchison and Cody Rex Etchison of

Rex Etchison

Aug. 30, 1933 – March 4, 2017 Oak Grove; one great-granddaughter, Olivia Rae Headrick of Berryville and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arl and Ella Chloe (Williams) Etchison, three brothers and one sister. Visitation was Tuesday, March 7, at the Nelson’s Green Forest Chapel, Green Forest, Arkansas. Funeral service was at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 8, at the Nelson’s Green Forest Chapel in Green Forest with Pastor Mark Bryant officiating. Interment will follow the service at the Blue Eye Cemetery, Blue Eye, Missouri under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Memorial donations may be made to the Blue Eye Cemetery, C/O Roger Butler, 8808 State Highway 13, Lampe, MO 65681. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.

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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 10: Holiday Island Rotary

The Holiday Island Rotary Club will hear a historical program about the Holiday Island and Beaver area presented by Tom Koob at 8:30 a.m. Friday, March 10, at the Holiday Island Elks Club. Koob has written articles for the Kansas City Star, Bassmaster magazine and Ozark Hills and Hollows. He has also authored three nonfiction books on the history of the Table Rock Lake area and recently published a historical novel, “Virgin Bluff.” The public is invited to the meeting.

March 10: Mercy Hospital Berryville Scholarships

Application for the Mercy Hospital Berryville Auxiliary Scholarship is now open to all Carroll County 2017 graduating seniors who plan to enter any field of medicine. Applications, which have been provided to school counselors, are due by noon on Friday, March 10. Two $1,000 scholarships will be announced by April 15. Applications may be obtained by emailing Carolyn.Bosshardt@ mercy.net.

March 11: Clear Spring Fling Auction

The Clear Spring School will host

the Clear Spring Fling Auction from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at 39 Spring St. in Eureka Springs. The evening will feature live and silent auctions, hearty hors d’oeuvres, libations, live music and dancing. Parking will be available at the Planer Hill Park and Ride Lot. The fundraiser will benefit the Clear Spring School at 374 Dairy Hollow Road. To purchase tickets and see items up for auction, visit ClearSpringSchool.org/auction or visit Facebook. com/ClearSpringFlingAuction.

March 11: Military Ball

The seventh annual Military Ball honoring prisoners of war, soldiers missing in action and veterans will be held on Saturday, March 11, at the Elk Lodge 1042 at 4 Parkcliffe Drive in Holiday Island. There will be a social hour, including a cash bar, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. At 6 p.m., there will be a special presentation by the University of Arkansas Air Force ROTC. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., and dance music will be provided by Don Naas until 10 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person, and a uniform or coat and tie is requested. Checks may be made payable to Veterans of Foreign Wars and sent to PO Box 3201 Holiday Island, AR 72631. Phone numbers should be included for confirmation purposes. Tickets can also be purchased

at Holiday Island Cornerstone Bank or by calling Bob Hand at 479-253-7228, Steve Isaavson at 379-363-4458, Don Naas at 479-253-7473, Nick Roster at 479-253-6091, Peggy Lodewyks at 479-244-9595 or Roger Hill at 479-2535773. The deadline to order tickets is March 6.

March 11: Spring Fling Auction

Clear Spring School will hold a Spring Fling Auction from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Event Eureka at 39 Spring St. There will be music by The Show and Tellers, hors d’oeuvres by Cateraid and a cash bar. Guests must be 21 years old or older. Tickets are $30 each or two for $50.

March 12: Not By Works Ministries

Dr. J.B. Hixson, president of Not By Works Ministries, will be speaking at Faith Bible Church at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, March 12, at Suite C at Parkcliff Drive in Holiday Island. Not By Works Ministries is a Christian nonprofit organization, founded in 1999 by Hixson as an auxiliary ministry of his classroom teaching. The organization focuses on evangelism, evangelism training, missions and discipleship. More information can be found at NotByWorks.org.

March 12: EUUF Service

Rabbi Rob Lennick will return to the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 12, to inspire, educate and share his wisdom on a new topic.

March 12: Eureka Springs Opera Guild

The Eureka Springs Opera Guild invites the public to attend its annual membership meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 12, in the Conservatory at the Crescent Hotel. The annual meeting includes a brief meeting, reports from standing committee shares and opportunities for members to sign up for the various tasks. For more information, call Pamela Jones at 479-253-7296.

March 12: Eureka House Concert

Eureka House Concerts presents Emily Kaitz, Mary Reynolds and Louise Goldberg at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at 17 Elk St. The doors open at 5 p.m. for a meet and greet potluck, and the music starts at 6 p.m. Admission is a $15 donation at the door. Kaitz is well-known to Northwest Arkansas for her whimsical, irreverent and highly entertaining music. For more information, call 479-244-0123 or visit EurekaHouseConcerts.com. See Calendar, page 27

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under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life.” “This was a super, super, super reckless act,” Jackson said. “You operated a motor vehicle on a roadway (that was) curvy, mountainous and unknown to you.” Before announcing the sentence, Jackson cautioned spectators not to engage in outbursts and not to address Raupers as he left the courtroom. Spectators, many of them wearing motorcycle club apparel, remained silent as the sentence was announced. After court was dismissed, David Magee’s son, Brandon reacted to the sentence. “I don’t know how you could have served justice with the deaths of two people,” Brandon Magee answered in response to a reporter’s question. “A thousand years wouldn’t have been enough.” Justin Brown, who testified that he was a lifelong friend of David Magee’s and was riding his motorcycle about 20 feet behind Magee’s when the accident occurred said he felt a sense of relief. Brown’s motorcycle was also struck by Raupers’ pickup but he and his wife, Sissy, escaped injury. “We know it could have been worse,” Justin Brown said. “Devon and her team did a fantastic job.” Brown said the sentencing will allow Magee’s friends and family to try and move forward, although he said the accident will always haunt them. “Closure? No,” he said. “It allows us to turn a page. Our lives have been on pause. But at least we can turn that page.”

In presenting the state’s case, Still called a total of 10 witnesses, including Justin and Sissy Brown and John and Deborah Martinez, a Springfield, Mo., couple who befriended the Magees and Browns in Eureka Springs. John Martinez and his wife were on their motorcycle behind the Browns when the accident occurred and were nearly struck by Raupers’ pickup. The Browns testified that they and the Magees had ridden to Eureka Springs on Friday, June 17, 2016. They struck up a conversation with the Martinezes at their hotel and on the following afternoon all three couples rode to Beaver Dam west of Eureka Springs. They were on their way back to town when the accident occurred at approximately 7:03 p.m. Justin Brown testified that he saw Raupers’ pickup fail to negotiate a curve and head straight for the Magees’ motorcycle. He said David Magee tried unsuccessfully to avoid the accident. Brown described watching the collision and seeing Marquita Magee ejected from the motorcycle. The impact of the collision threw Marquita over the guardrail on the eastbound side of the highway and down a steep ravine. Brown said David Magee’s left leg was nearly severed and he was bleeding heavily. Still, Brown testified that Magee attempted to stand up and asked for Brown’s help. Brown said he told Magee: “Stay down, brother. It’s bad.” Brown described David Magee as a large, powerful man with a gentle spirit who would do anything for his friends. “If you needed something and he had it, he would give it to you,” Brown said. “And if he didn’t have it, he would try to get it.”

Brown said he will never erase the accident from his memory, pointing out that Raupers says he cannot recall what happened. “What he doesn’t remember, I can never forget,” Brown said. Sissy Brown testified that Marquita Magee was in many ways her husband’s opposite: Where David Magee could be quiet and sometimes reserved, Marquita was feisty and gregarious. “She was the sister I never had,” Sissy Brown said. Brandon Magee testified Wednesday morning, describing how David Magee fought for custody of Brandon when he was young and then raised him as a single father. Brandon Magee said his mother was killed in a car accident involving a drunk driver when he was 9. Brandon said Marquita Magee became a mother to him. He described her as an animal lover, saying she had a pet pig who lived inside. Brandon Magee said his father and stepmother were devoted grandparents to Marquita Magee’s grandson. He said their deaths have changed his attitudes toward society. “I used to see the good in people,” he said. “Now I see the world as a bad place.” Meisler called only two witnesses for the defense: Raupers and his brother, Robert Raupers. Robert Raupers testified Wednesday morning that he has lived in the Eureka Springs area for several years and had been badly injured in a fall in the spring of 2016. He said his brother had recently retired and came to Eureka Springs to help him during his recuperation. Robert Raupers testified that on the day of the accident he and his brother went to two

local bars. He had iced tea and his brother ordered one beer at each bar, Robert Raupers testified, before they returned home. At about 6 p.m., Robert Raupers said, his brother left and said he was going to get some food at McDonald’s. Robert Raupers said he didn’t know what happened until the following Monday. He said his brother told him later that the last thing he remembered was turning in the wrong direction as he left McDonald’s. David Raupers, who sat quietly and displayed no emotion before he took the stand Wednesday morning, said that what he told his brother about leaving McDonald’s headed in the wrong direction was all he had been able to “piece together.” “But what you’re piecing together isn’t reasonable, wouldn’t you agree,” Still asked. “Have you ever been to a McDonald’s that served alcohol?” Raupers said that he wished, that “if (he) was intoxicated, I had not made the decision to drive.” “I just wish I had made the right decision, but obviously I did not.” After Jackson announced the sentence, Still said she was pleased with the ruling. She said she was confident that Jackson would issue an appropriate sentence. “I have a lot of confidence in our judge and I felt like he would give a just sentence,” Still said. She said the witnesses’ testimony was critical. “It’s important for the victims and the people who are left behind to be able to share their stories, and it’s important that the court was able to hear about the kind of people that David and Marquita were,” she said.

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LIVELY Entertainment

THURSDAY, MAR. 9 • Brews, 479-244-0878: Garrett Smalley Comedy, 7 p.m. Free Show • Cathouse, 82 Armstrong, 479-3639976: The George Brothers, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-2537020: Happy Hour, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Green Screen Karaoke, 9 p.m. • Farmers’ Market, Pine Mountain Village: Los Roscoes, 9 a.m. to noon • Grande Taverne, 37 N. Main St., 479253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 169 E. Van Buren, 479-253-7122: TBA, 8 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 105 E. Van Buren, 479-253-2500: Happy Hour, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Live Music TBA, 9 p.m. FRIDAY, MAR. 10 • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Eureka Music Revival, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Cathouse, 82 Armstrong, 479-3639976: Frisco Cemetery Band, 8 p.m. to 11

p.m. • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: Liberty Bell Rhythm Band, 9 p.m. • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479253-7020: Happy Hour, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; DJ and Dancing, 8 p.m. • Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Arkansas Red, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 169 E. Van Buren, 479-253-7122: The George Brothers, 8:30 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 479253-2500: Happy Hour, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; DJ Karaoke w/ Stan, 8 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 47 Spring St., 479-363-6444: Mark Shields Band, 8 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: 2 Dog 2 Karaoke, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, MAR. 11 • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Route 358, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Cathouse, 82 Armstrong, 479-363-

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9976: Blew Reed & The Flatheads, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Chelsea’s, 479-253-6723: Brian Martin, 9 p.m. • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: DJ and Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Event Eureka, 39 Spring St., 479363-6106: Spring Fling Auction, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: One Man Rock Band, 8 p.m • Legends Saloon, 479-253-2500: Happy Hour, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Hedley Lamar, 9 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Jesse Dean, noon to 4 p.m.; Jesse Dean, 8 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 479-2538544: Dr. Nola & the Soul Shakers, 7 p.m. SUNDAY, MAR. 12 • Brews, 479-244-0878: You Knew Me

The May Festival of the Arts’ annual ArtRageous Parade will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6. Organizers are seeking participants to make the 2017 parade totally ArtRageous. This year’s honorary Grand Marshal will be Max Elbo (posthumously) and the theme is “ArtRageous to the Max.” The parade is open to

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When, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Trivia, 7 p.m. • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: Green Screen Karaoke, 7 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Happy Hour, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Texas Holdem, 7 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Terri & Brett, noon to 5 p.m. MONDAY, MAR. 13 • Chelsea’s: SprUngbilly, 9 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Happy Hour, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. TUESDAY, MAR. 14 • Cathouse, 479-363-9976: Los Roscoes, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 8 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Game Night: Happy Hour, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Texas Hold’em and Pool Tournament, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MAR. 15 • Cathouse, 479-363-9976: Jimmy Wayne Garrett, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Shawbee Karaoke, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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everyone and everything – floats, cars, walkers, musicians, dancers, animals, groups, individuals, vans, bikes, drummers, kids, adults – everybody who wants to help kick off May Festival of the Arts in a big, colorful way. The more creative the better, because there is a $500 grand prize, $300 second-place prize and $200 spirit award. Organizers are also seeking artists and art demonstrators for Art in the Park on both Saturday, May 13, and Saturday, May 20, in Basin Spring Park. All artists, both emerging and established, are encouraged to apply. Applications for both events are available at the CAPC office at 121 East Van Buren, Suite 3B or may be printed online at http://eurekaspringsfestivalofthearts.com. Submissions are due by April 22. For more information, contact the CAPC at (479) 253-7333.

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THE

Supplement for all

hat do body builders and women with endometrioJim Fain sis have in common? For that matter, what is similar between people who wish to lose weight without losing muscle and those with breast cancer? Finally, what commonality is there between loss of bone density and prostate troubles both benign or malignant? There is a fairly new supplement on the market called aromatase inhibitor. There are different brand names for this supplement and there are many “formula” products. The aromatase inhibitor product usually contains chrysin. This is a bioflavonoid typically extracted from passion flower or propolis. As usual, being skeptical, I researched aromatase inhibitors on line at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ entrez/query.fcgi?CMD=Search&DB=PubMed and found many pages of scientific/clinical studies documenting the usefulness. Now understand, these studies were done using prescribed aromatase inhibitors and not the natural supplement. There are a few different versions of the prescribed medicine as well, so comparing directly to the natural product is not precise. Even so I did not find negatives in using the prescribed medicine and many reports of benefit though this is still experimental. Clearly, benefits are noted for those with breast cancer slowing or stopping growth. Endometriosis is an ailment where there is extra tissue producing too much estrogen; this was greatly curtailed as well, in some studies. The aromatase inhibitor reduces the amount of estrogen that is the culprit behind the ailments. Therefore, adding this supplement to calcium formulas that include ipraflavone should improve bone density, I believe. For men the impact on the prostate gland clearly was not harmful, benefiting some by dropping PSA values in both benign and malignant conditions. Both men and women body builders have been using this for years to reduce fat deposits while keeping or improving muscle mass. Many men and women report improved libido/performance, too. The similarities are all due to having too much estrogen in both women and men. The supplement can be found in health food stores and ranges in price between $25 and $90. Some are blended with formulas more appropriate to men than women, so read the ingredient list carefully and follow the bottle directions.

Wisecrack ZODIAC ARIES: No need to worry when you come to a fork in the road on Wednesday. You can go either way, and leave the fork there. Pizza and Twinkies should be eaten with your hands, like a savage. Grunt a few times to scare off anyone wanting a bite. TAURUS: To make a correct choice this week, you’ll need more than a coin to flip. Try some Dungeons & Dragons dice; while you’re there, might as well join the guys on a basement quest. You could use the company. GEMINI: No one said that the luck of the Irish was a good thing; improve your odds of good fortune by following a few Canadians around. They seem to be quite lucky. CANCER: Go ahead, let a smile be your umbrella. After that, a frown can be your bookshelf, a smirk can be your window treatment, and your normal scowl can be the walking stick you use to beat your enemies into submission. LEO: They say love is a many-splendored thing, but honestly, how many splendors do you need? Go for a two-splendor model, and you’ve save a lot on jewelry and flowers. VIRGO: On Friday, you’ll need a stapler, two bananas and an 8-pack of C batteries. No one said your hobbies had to be dull, but they could give the neighbors some serious eye-rolling shudders. LIBRA: You don’t need to be the big dog in the yard, slobbering and barking at every shadow crossing your path. It’s better to be the pampered Corgi in the house. Fewer fights with squirrel gangs, and you get your own pillow. SCORPIO: You can lead, you can follow, or you can just wander around the universe looking for loose change. Checking couch cushions and dirty laundry isn’t big money, but it is far less stressful than your current job. SAGITTARIUS: You can find the beauty in every day, or you can watch for the bizarre and funny stuff.

Laughing at idiots is one of the few perks in life, and it keeps you from licking the wallpaper. CAPRICORN: Someone thinks you’re making an impression, and it’s not from all those butt selfies you made on the photocopier. Straighten your tie and comb the ramen out of your hair, because you actually have a chance at success this week. AQUARIUS: Not every problem

By Beth Bartlett

needs a complicated solution. You don’t have to be Stephen Hawking to figure Thursday out, although you could amuse yourself by talking in his robotic voice all day. PISCES: Easy fixes don’t last; the duct tape gets wet, the Band-Aid falls off and the ferret refuses to do your taxes anymore. Step out of your comfort zone before it falls apart.

CROSSWORD Puzzle

Answers on page 25

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Now accepting applications for the following:

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HOUSEKEEPING Position Boston Mountain Rural Health Center, Inc., a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is now accepting applications for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Family Practice for our clinic located in Holiday Island, Arkansas. Position Summary: The Family Nurse Practitioner works as part of the clinical provider team performing a variety of direct patient services including assessment, diagnosis, implementation of treatment, evaluation, and monitoring the general patient management plan for clinic patients. The Family Nurse Practitioner performs these functions under the general supervision of a licensed physician in a primary health care setting. Qualifications: • Graduation from an accredited school. A Nurse Practitioner program recognized by the Board of Nursing or from a program otherwise designated for Advanced Practice Nurses which has been approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing. • Must have current unrestricted license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with prescriptive authority. • Must have current ACLS, BLS and PALS certifications.

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For further information please email Pepper Myatt, Human Resource Director at careers@bmrhc.net. Applications and/or resumes may be submitted to BMRHC PO Box 1030 Marshall, AR 72650. ADA/EOE.

Please apply at: 207 West Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR

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Inn of the Ozarks

In-Home Caregivers The Area Agency on Aging of NW Arkansas is looking for Personal Care Assistants (PCA’s) to work with our In-Home Care clients. We are looking for trained PCA’s with good work ethics and a caring attitude. If not trained, we will provide FREE training for the right applicants that are otherwise eligible for employment. Part- time schedules - up to 28 hours per week. $9.25 per hour

UPCOMING CLASS SCHEDULE: March 13 – 17, 2017 April 3 – 7, 2017 For more information and to apply visit:

www.aaanwar.org/Employment

Employment is subject to a clear pre-employment background screen, drug test and approved PCA training. This position will remain open until filled. EEO Employer/AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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The 24th Annual St. Patty’s Day Parade will roll through downtown Eureka Springs at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18. Sponsored by the Krewe of Blarney Halfast Walkin’ Klub, the parade still needs floats, trucks, groups and walkers. For more information, contact Nancy Paddock at 479-244-0123 and nlpaddock@ gmail.com or Tony Popovac at 255-4059673 or TonyPopovac@yahoo.com. You can also visit www.StPaddy.Ureeka.Org.

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Democratic Party of Carroll County postpones meeting

Arkansas Times 2014 Readers’ Choice Awards

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OUR 26th YEAR In Eureka Springs Smoke Free • FREE Parking Wheelchair Accessible Ramp

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Elizabeth Loudermilk is presented with a $500 cash prize for her winning essay in the statewide editorial contest on texting while driving. Loudermilk, second from left in the front row, is pictured with representatives for AT&T, the Arkansas Newspaper Foundation and Carroll County Newspapers staff. All three sponsored the contest.

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St. Patty’s Day Parade slated for March 18

sponded, and a report was taken. 2:08 a.m. — Officers responded to the upper Spring Street area to a report of an intoxicated male. The subject was arrested for public intoxication. 2:39 p.m. — Carroll County Sheriff’s Office advised of a 911 hangup near Lake Leatherwood. An officer responded and made contact with the groundskeeper, who advised he had not witnessed anyone make a call. 6:23 p.m. — During a routine traffic stop, a subject was arrested for driving on a suspended license and on warrants out of Bentonville. 7:33 p.m. — A subject was arrested on outstanding warrants from the Eureka Springs Police Department. 8:01 p.m. — A caller reported an intoxicated female causing a disturbance at an area hotel. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the subject. 8:11 p.m. — A caller advised that he

was dropped off at a church and had no place to stay for the night. An officer made contact with him at the church and advised him to move on. In most stories, it’s a baby left on the church steps. 9:11 p.m. — A caller reported a white vehicle crossing the center line several times as it came into town. An officer checked the area but did not make contact with the vehicle. 10:38 p.m. — A caller advised of a black vehicle parked in the center of the street. A tow truck was notified to remove the vehicle. 10:59 p.m. — A complainant advised of a two-motorcycle accident with two injured. An officer and EMS responded. A report was taken. 11:17 p.m. — A complainant advised that there was an intoxicated female in his bar that would not leave. The caller was advised that officers were working a traffic accident, so there would be a delay in their arrival time. The complainant called back and advised that he got the woman a ride to her hotel room.

The Democratic Party of Carroll County has postponed its March 10 meeting while the state committee reviews events from the Feb. 25 meeting. For questions or future meeting alerts, contact Jillian Guthrie at jgdolphin@cox.net or 479-244-5181. March 5 10:17 a.m. — A caller advised that a guest left without paying for their stay. An officer responded and filed a report. 6:10 p.m. — A caller advised of a young male beating a dog in the parking lot of an area restaurant. An officer responded but was unable to locate the subject. March 6 3:02 a.m. — Carroll County Sheriff’s Office asked for assistance in looking for a white vehicle with a Missouri license plate that might be parked outside an area bar and could be connected to a male who was missing from area cottages. An officer responded, and the subject later returned to the cottages. 5:09 a.m. — A complainant advised of a large tree across the road going up to the Crescent Hotel. An officer responded to assess the situation. Upon arrival, the tree was across the road, and no power lines were threatened. An officer was able to get one lane open. Public works was notified and en route.

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March 13: 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 13, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. No vocal experience is necessary. Mantras and chants from multiple traditions will be used. All are welcome.

March 14 through April 4: Mission of Jesus Scripture Series

The Holiday Island Community Church will show the newest Ray Vander Laan scripture series, “The Mission of Jesus,” at 2 p.m. Tuesdays during Lent in the bottom level of the fellowship hall. Attendees may park around back at 188 Stateline Drive. The five-week series will run from Tuesday, March 7, to Tuesday, April 4.

March 15: Singe Parent Scholarship Fund

The Single Parent Scholarship Fund of NWA is now accepting summer 2017 scholarship applications on its website. Interested students should complete the process by the Wednesday, March 15 deadline. Single parents residing in Carroll, Madison and Washington counties are eligible. The award may be used for educational or personal obligations. Call

March 15: Pesticide Applicator Training

The Carroll County Extension service has two pesticide application training classes planned for those who need to apply or re-certify for their restricted use pesticide license. This training is mandatory before using restricted use pesticides in Arkansas. The first class will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at Cornerstone Bank in Berryville, and the second class will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, at Cornerstone Bank in Berryville. Those interested must call 870-423-2958 to RSVP.

March 19: Kings Hill Pioneer Church

Kings Hill Pioneer Church, a nondenominational fellowship, will have state representative Bob Ballinger as a guest speaker at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 19, at 63 Kings Hill in Berryville, a half mile west of the Kings River bridge on Highway 62. For more information, call 870423-9399.

March 19: EUUF Service

Helga Dietzel will speak at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 19. She will share the stories of a community of nuns, who for more than 100 years dedicated their entire lives to providing shelter and care for the elderly, homeless and poor.

Pet of the Week Bodie (No. C16-0080) is a very energetic 1.5-year-old shepherd mix. He is very treat-motivated and should respond well to training. He walks well on a leash and would love to go for long walks or hikes with his new owner. He would make a great family dog. Do you have room in your heart and on your sofa for Bodie? He’s available for adoption at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs. The shelter is open from noon to 5 p.m. every day but Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call 479-253-9188.

We’re serious about going deeper with God & invite you and all your friends to join us! DEEPER is a fresh, new creative-media worship experience for Carroll County. Live Band, lights, smoke, high energy – Musicians from across North West Ark & Eastern Oklahoma to help lead us into a passionate worship experience. A night of Intimate Worship in an Authentic – empowering atmosphere – With no distractions!

This Saturday, March 11th: 7pm with After Party including Free Pizza for all! Hosted by: Faith Christian Family Church, Eureka Springs Located at: 157 Huntsville Dr. (Hwy 23 South), Eureka Springs For directions & details: Call 479-253-7414

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Your New Home AwAits…..... 170 West Van Buren Street, Eureka Springs, AR 72632

Eureka Office: 479.253.7321 • Beaver Lake Office 479.253.3154

$999,000

$550,000

1502 Mundell Rd, Eureka Springs, AR 72631

2 Kirk St, Eureka Springs, AR 72632

Single Family Detached - CYPRESS BUILT HOME! Custom design for executive retreat, Cypress is impenetrable by insects and moisture. Walk out from gourmet kitchen and great room deck overlooking Beaver Lake. Radiant heat through out, Including Garage. Safe room features all metal surround including gun safe in floor. Pub features full bar layout, sinks, gas pump lights and mosaic in floor at legal distance for darts. WIDE gallery to lower level. 1000’s of spring bulbs and MANY specimen estate trees. 20 min. to Eureka Springs. Less than 1 hour from Bentonville, Gorgeous views of the main channel of Beaver Lake. More acreage available private road goes to those lots. Zoned for dock. Remember, Cypress is THE premium wood. 8 ft. knotty alder doors throughout. Satellite radio.

Navy officers life project, starting with $100,000 in foundation updates, And then additional I beam support of 2nd floor. Rebuilt rock walls The craftsmanship in this home are seldom seen. Hand crafted dentil crown moldings, Built in bookcases through out. Most doorways have corner onlays Some are hand carved. Elevator from parking lot on Howell Street, Handicapped ramp from there in. Huge porches and some of the best views from the SE, East and NE. Steps off upper Spring street, Close to trolly.

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167 Beaverview Rd, Eureka Springs, AR 72631

39 Mountain St, Eureka Springs, AR 72632

265 Spring St, Eureka Springs, AR 72632

40 North Bluff Rd, Eureka Springs, AR 72631

Single Family Detached - BOAT SLIP INCLUDED Home with Beaver Lake views on Mundell peninsula. Starkey marina, state park, and the main channel are near, Approximately 30 Minutes to Historic Eureka Springs. This home is located near the dam at the deepest and cleanest part of Beaver Lake. Bedrooms are good size, and there is a “THIRD” garage below for the boat. Plenty of storage for full or part time home.

Super cute home, currently being used as a nightly rental. Just off Spring Street, THE street in Eureka Springs. Short walk up to White Street. 4 parking spaces, Charming, secluded patio. Home appears very sound, and level for a house this age. Well maintained, big work done in 2014 to keep basement dry. Modern kitchen and nice antique hardware through out the house.

Single Family Detached - Live almost mortgage free in this beautiful single family house with income producing coach house. Spring Street is THE STREET for Eureka Springs. Far enough from the shopping district to be quiet enough, close enough to walk. GRAND porches, and gorgeous views of hills and valleys off the back, and trolley stop steps away. Lovingly maintained and beautifully landscaped, this home offers more than pictures can capture. Don’t overlook the rental income, really makes keep this beauty affordable

Super home, great location. GREAT VIEW. IMACULATELY maintained, lovingly upgraded. Close to main channel of Beaver lake and Starkey Marina, seasonal slip rental, slips for sale close by. Lot is easy to maintain, gentle slope with mature dogwoods, redbuds, and hardwoods. Lower level has a large suite now a bar and den. All rooms freshly painted. Lakeview is nicest road in this subdivision. This is one home to see. New roof and gutters, newer a/c extra deep one car garage. Furniture is negotiable.

Ken Riley I Love My Little Town!

Relocation Specialist

cell 479-244-6258

Eureka Office: 479.253.7321 170 West Van Buren Street Eureka Springs, AR 72632

Beaver Lake Office: 479.253.3154