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March 24, 2016
Talbot reflects on Easter celebrations n Page 3
n Purple Flower officially a 501c3
n ESFD set to star in documentary
n Community center lease date extended
Domestic violence office accepting donations
Chief Ates says film will feature new ladder truck
ES school board gives foundation until July 1
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March 14 10:57 a.m. — Animal control contacted the owners of dogs at large. 12:50 p.m. — An officer stood by while a woman was served with custody papers. 2:32 p.m. — A caller reported a twovehicle accident. 3:55 p.m. — An officer searched for but couldn’t locate a subject reported to need assistance. 4:38 p.m. — A subject in a welfare check was located. 5:15 p.m. — A subject was advised to leave an area. 8:30 p.m. — An officer filed a report on theft. 9:36 p.m. — A subject was arrested on warrant. 10:48 p.m. — A group was told to quiet down or leave an area. March 15 12:48 a.m. — Officers watched an area where subjects were reported being loud and smoking weed. 4:19 a.m. — A drunk employee was advised to leave an area. March 16 9:02 a.m. — An officer issued parking citations. 1:49 p.m. — A subject in a welfare check was fine. March 17 3:40 a.m. — A woman who hit a tree with
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her car asked if she could wait until the morning to call a wrecker, and an officer told her she could. With this being Eureka Springs, we think she should have asked the tree’s opinion. 10:52 a.m. — A caller reported two males trying to pry windows open; officers learned the men were workers cleaning the building out. 1:05 p.m. — A subject turned herself in for theft of property. 1:15 p.m. — An officer filed a report on someone backing into a vehicle. 3:18 p.m. — A subject was arrested for driving on a suspended license. 10:22 p.m. — A subject was arrested for domestic battery in the third degree. March 18 3:20 p.m. — An officer filed a report on a beating. 4:06 p.m. — An officer filed a report on a man texting another man about killing a woman. 4:50 p.m. — An officer filed a report on stolen items being found. 5:36 p.m. — An officer filed a report on theft. 9:43 p.m. — An officer filed a report on theft. 11:02 p.m. — An officer searched for but couldn’t locate a reported altercation. 11:26 p.m. — An officer filed a report on an attack. See Dispatch, page 18
School Menu Monday, March 28 Breakfast: Mini pancakes or cereal, tropical fruit mix, juice and milk Lunch: Pepperoni pizza, steamed broccoli, salad, applesauce, jello and milk
Breakfast: Whole grain biscuit, sausage patty, apple, juice and milk Lunch: Pork slice, broccoli, cheese and rice casserole, steamed green beans, salad, apple and milk
Tuesday, March 29 Breakfast: Whole grain lemon bites, whole grain cereal, banana, juice and milk Lunch: Veggie beef soup, PB&J, salad with ranch, veggie sticks, banana, cake and milk
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Talbot reflects on Easter celebrations By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
For John Michael Talbot, Holy Week can be quite an emotional roller coaster. “It’s kind of a little…I mean, you’re just jerked from one emotion to the other,” Talbot said. “The triduum takes us on a journey from the Lord’s supper to his death on the cross to suddenly being without Christ and then the resurrection.” Talbot, who founded Little Portion Hermitage Monastery more than 30 years ago, said he plans to celebrate the Triduum during Holy Week at the monastery this year. The Triduum, he said, is the high point of Holy Week and begins with Maundy Thursday. On Maundy Thursday, Talbot said his monastery will celebrate the Lord’s Supper and honor its clerical leaders. “We do that by a celebration of the seder, so a passover meal,” Talbot said. During this meal, Talbot said his monastery celebrates a bit differently than other Catholic churches. “We have a full seder, and the mass is the third cup. We also celebrate the institution of our leaders and the gifts they bring us,” Talbot said. The Lord’s supper, he explained, coincides with the day Jesus was arrested. Talbot said the monastery will continue to celebrate on Good Friday, commemorating the Lord’s crucifixion. Though the crucifixion can seem grim, Talbot said it’s worth celebrating because of the Lord’s sacrifice. “There’s no greater love than for God to give his life for me. When we think of ourselves and all our problems and all our triumphs and all our bad self-images — which we all have a boatload of — and we realize God loves us that much, how can we not be stunned?” Talbot said.
“How can we not feel loved?” “That’s why we call it Good Friday,” he continued. “It’s not bad news. It’s good news.” On Holy Saturday, Talbot said the mood is noticeably more solemn than the days before it. This, he said, is to acknowledge how followers of Jesus must have felt after the crucifixion. He said this solemn period is marked by silence and lasts from 3 p.m. Friday to late Saturday night and early Sunday morning, when the Easter Vigil takes place. “It enables us every year to re-enact the drama that those first apostles must have experienced. It must have been unbelievable to go from Palm Sunday when the whole city came out and said, ‘Save us!’ to crucifying him in just a matter of days,” Talbot said. The Easter Vigil, Talbot noted, is the highest point of the Triduum. He said the vigil takes place after sundown, denoting the resurrection of the Lord following the crucifixion. He said everyone in the monastery meets in darkness and reads the gospel beginning with the creation and the call of the chosen people. “Then, we discover the empty tomb of Jesus Christ and the sheer amazement of the first disciples. We, too, are amazed,” Talbot said. The most important takeaway from Holy Week, Talbot pointed out, is how real Jesus Christ’s sacrifice becomes to those who celebrate it. Talbot acknowledged that the celebration could seem like any given ritual for those who don’t believe in the power of God. “It’s not just a ritual. This is true for every Christian — when you do it right, it’s a reality. The reality of Jesus Christ is there,” Talbot said. The sacrifice, Talbot noted, was meant to help everybody. “He came not just for all. He came
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John Michael Talbot stands on the balcony overlooking Little Portion Monastery’s chapel. The chapel is all decked out for the Easter Vigil, which will begin after Sundown on Saturday.
for each. Each one of us can reach out and grab our heart and say, ‘He loves me so much he came for me and he died on the cross,’ ” Talbot said. Talbot invited people to attend the Easter Vigil at Little Portion Monastery at 350 County Road 248 in Berryville. “Everyone is welcome to the Eas-
ter Vigil,” Talbot said. Those who attend other churches, Talbot said, should go to their Sunday services. “I encourage people to go to their parishes and really celebrate this year,” Talbot said. “It is transformational. You can never be the same when you understand what Jesus did.”
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ES school board approves bus purchases By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
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The wheels on the new bus will soon go round and round. On Thursday, March 17, the Eureka Springs School Board agreed to purchase a 2017 model school bus from Summit Truck Group for $90,868 for the 2015-16 school year. Superintendent Bryan Pruitt said the bus includes a jake brake and LED lights, saying it could be delivered in the next three weeks. Pruitt noted that he’s had the purchase in mind for a while now. When creating the budget with treasurer Pam McGarrah, Pruitt said the two set aside $100,000 for a new bus for the current school year. “We hadn’t talked about this yet because we wanted to use it for a rainy day fund if something catastrophic happened. Luckily, we haven’t needed
that money anywhere else,” Pruitt said. The board also approved a $97,987 bid from Summit for another school bus for the 2016-17 school year. That bus, Pruitt said, is the exact same bus the board agreed to order for this school year. He added that the bus is in the district’s budget for next year. Purchasing new buses, Pruitt explained, will help the district improve its bus fleet. He said the district’s fleet works but could be better. “I’m not saying our fleet is on the verge of crashing and burning, but we’ve got a very aging fleet,” Pruitt said. Pruitt pointed out how adding a new bus to the fleet each year could help the district ensure that its buses are safe and up-to-date. “I think we probably need to continue to add one bus a year. I want
parents to know we’ve got newer model buses that look good,” Pruitt said. “I think it’s a good investment for our district.” Also at the meeting, the board approved last year’s audit. Pruitt said the district was cited for internal control of funds, saying most schools in the state were. “They want more hands to handle the money,” Pruitt said. The board approved the district’s 2016-17 school calendar, the licensed personnel policy, the classified personnel policy and the wellness policy. McGarrah presented the financial report, saying the bank balance at the end of February was $7,881,000 and the fund balance was $7,917,000. The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21, in the administration building.
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The Purple Flower domestic violence resource center is officially a 501c3 nonprofit organization. At the Carroll County Quorum Court’s meeting Monday night, The Purple Flower volunteer Linda Maiella explained how being a 501c3 will allow the domestic violence resource office to seek more funding. Now, Maiella said, the office can begin creating grants for larger funding sources. She recalled when the Purple Flower was established in late 2014, saying it was a complete grassroots movement from the beginning. Before achieving 501c3 status, Maiella said the office received donations throughout the community. “We have relied on private and church donations large and small,” Maiella said. An email from The Purple Flower
further explains what the office needs to get better funding. The email says the office is seeking a person to lead a fundraising committee, a job that will include approaching prospective donors, writing grants and organizing fundraising events. So far, the office is doing pretty well on planning fundraising events. Maiella said two Berryville High School students chose to help The Purple Flower as part of their senior project. The students, Maiella said, have planned two fundraisers in April. The first fundraiser is a dinner, slated for 6 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at Kings River Church at 796 N. Highway 221 in Berryville. The second is a car wash planned for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at Community First Bank in Berryville. “We are so impressed with [the students] for their commitment to serve The Purple Flower,” Maiella said. Maiella noted that The Purple Flower is planning a third fundraiser during
the Nuits Rose Festival in Eureka Springs from Friday, May 6, through Sunday, May 8. She said the fundraiser will be a benefit auction. Along with the fundraisers, The Purple Flower will host an open house from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at its new location on Church Street in Berryville. Maiella encouraged all Carroll County residents to come see how the office looks and to learn more about what it does. “The Purple Flower exists to help to support and to encourage. We help empower women,” Maiella said. Anyone can make a tax-deductible donation to The Purple Flower, she added. Maiella said these donations would help offset operating costs such as rent and utilities, as well as allow volunteers to print more brochures describing The Purple Flower’s objectives. “We need you to care,” Maiella said. “Let’s all work together to end domestic violence in Carroll County.”
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Documentary to showcase ESFD fire truck By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs Fire Department is starring in a documentary created by Pierce Manufacturing. Devin Klesmith, who works with Pierce Manufacturing, said the documentary will feature ESFD’s new ladder truck. Fire Chief Randy Ates explained that ESFD recently ordered the ladder truck from Pierce Manufacturing with the help of a grant, saying the truck helps firefighters navigate the narrow streets of Eureka Springs. “Because ladder trucks reach a certain length on the ladder, the body starts to get long as well. That won’t work for us,” Ates said. “The new truck will carry the weight because of numerous technological improvements.” The truck, Ates continued, has a 107-foot ladder on a 75-foot frame. He said the truck is innovative and would have cost the department $1
million without the grant. With the grant, Ates said the department spent only $37,500 for the truck. “Having this truck is a blessing. For us to have this expensive of a truck that is suited just for Eureka Springs…how much better could it get?” Ates said. Klesmith said her crew will be filming in Eureka Springs until the end of Thursday. So far, she said she’s enjoying the town. “It’s very unique and beautiful. There are lots of hills we’re not used to in Wisconsin,” Klesmith said. The community, she added, has been supportive of the project. Ates pointed out how the project could bring more tourism to the city. “It’s going to be a great PR tool for Eureka Springs, because not only are they showing the ladder truck — they’re showing our city,” Ates said. “We hope it’ll show our city to people who have never vacationed here before.”
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Victorian Classic raises money for Samaritan’s Feet By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs Rotary Club ran another successful Victorian Classic on Saturday. Patsy Miller, who organized the event, said the classic should raise just as much money as it did last year. Miller noted that the event benefits Samaritan’s Feet, an organization that provides shoes for local children. “I think we did as well as we did last year, and last year we were able to provide 180 shoes. Maybe other people will donate and we can move that number up a little bit,” Miller said. Matthew Eckman, who volunteered at the classic with the Eureka Springs Boy Scouts, said he enjoyed the
event. “Nobody volunteers anymore, so it’s cool to see people helping the community. The Rotary helps us, and we help them back,” Eckman said. Chad Manus, who participated in the event on behalf of the Crescent and Basin Park Hotels, said he’s happy his group helped children in the community. “We’re all local here. We try to support everything local,” Manus said. “It means everything to us. There are a lot of unfortunate situations where kids here aren’t well-clothed, and this is one of the things we can do to support our community.”
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The Eureka Springs Rotary Club recognized two Eureka Springs High School students in January and February. Sarah Andress, top photo, was named January’s Rotary Student of the Month and Wyatt Pavelsek was named February’s Rotary Student of the Month. The daughter of Leanne Wingrove, Andress plans to attend the University of Arkansas in the fall majoring in biology. Pavelsek is the son of Penny Pemberton and E. Ivan Pavelsek and will attend Hendrix College in the fall. Both students are pictured with Rotary Student Interact coordinator Joannie Kratzer. day’s meeting.
The Eureka Springs Highlander Community Center Foundation is doing good things for our community. That should be obvious to anyone who has followed the foundation’s plans, especially considering how long the foundation’s board members have worked with the community to determine the logistics behind the proposed community center. During this time, the foundation has navigated through many complex issues. What would the community like to see at the site? What should the foundation focus on building first? What about last? Most importantly, how should the foundation fund the project? That last question is easily the most difficult to answer. Because the city can’t fund the project, the foundation had to look at alternative funding sources. The board settled on establishing the foundation as a 501c3, allowing it to accept donations and apply for grants for the community center. Once the community center is built, the foundation plans to use part of the center as an office park to generate ongoing revenue for operating costs. This should help the community center sustain its own growth without requiring any assistance from the city. It should solve a problem few community centers have to face, because most projects like this are created and run using tax dollars. Considering everything the foundation has done to make a community center possible for the town where I live, I’m 100 percent in favor of the project. Eureka Springs needs a community center. As it stands, the city has no real hub where families, young people, the elderly and everyone else can gather. We need that. After all, a community center represents something different to so many different people. It could be a place where the elderly exercise. It could be a place to host a summer youth program. It could be a place for community events such as the farmers market. It has the potential to serve so many functions, and the foundation has worked really hard to see that happen. I can understand the concerns some peo-
ple have about the community center, but I don’t think those concerns are valid. I’ve heard some locals question how the foundation plans to run the community center without the help of the city, even though the foundation has repeatedly released information detailing the way it Samantha Jones plans to create a self-sustaining center. Others have questioned why the public hasn’t had more input in the center, ignoring the public meetings the foundation has hosted in the past year. I’m most shocked by that claim. Every time I’ve spoken with Diane Murphy, she has said the foundation wants community members to give suggestions and constructive criticism regarding the project. Earlier this year, community members did just that at an open forum following a guided tour of the proposed site of the community center. It’s a lie to say the foundation hasn’t welcomed input. The foundation’s actions and statements directly contradict that claim. The foundation is transparent and hard-working. I can’t emphasize that last point enough. I have so much respect for everyone on the foundation’s board, because they have taken on a major project knowing the criticism it could bring. They’ve spent years developing a plan it’s taken some people a few minutes to denigrate. I’m not saying the plan couldn’t be improved; though I can’t see a noticeable flaw in the foundation’s proposal, I know every plan can use a little improvement. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t support the idea on the whole. Offer constructive criticism if you’ve got it. That’s how plans become reality. The Eureka Springs Highlander Community Center Foundation is doing good things. If you don’t recognize that, you should.
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ES School Board extends deadline for community center lease to July 1 By Samantha Jones
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moving this forward,” Murphy said. “They for sure are looking forward to that happening.” With a few fundraising developments over the past week, Murphy said the foundation is on its way to reaching its financial goal. Murphy explained that the board of directors at Community First Bank in Eureka Springs recently challenged the community to donate money.
The board plans to match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $15,000 to build the perimeter trail at the site of the community center, collectively raising $30,000. Elizabeth Kelley, president of the bank, said the board is passionate about the project. “They collectively had a heart for the perimeter walking trail and wanted to See Center, page 18
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The Eureka Springs School Board showed its support for the proposed community center at its meeting Thursday, March 17. At the meeting, the board agreed to extend the deadline for the Eureka Springs Highlander Community Center Foundation’s lease agreement from April 1 to July 1. Board member Al Larson explained that the foundation needed more time to raise money. “The fundraising is doing very well. They hit $50,000 and have recently applied to Walton Family Foundation and were received positively,” Larson said. “It’s progressing slowly. I think that’s the main reason for slowing things down.” Diane Murphy, chairwoman of the foundation, echoed Larson. “We have a lot in the works, and the school board is wanting to make sure we have time to execute that all the way. With that extension, we should be able to make our $200,000 goal,” Murphy said. She thanked the board for extending the lease. The school board’s support, Murphy said, has been apparent since the project began. “The school board wants to see this happen. It has been a great partnership for our board and their board to keep
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Victorian Classic
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The Eureka Springs Rotary Club hosted its annual Victorian Classic on Saturday at Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. Runners from near and far participated in the event, which raised money for Samaritan’s Feet, an organization that provides shoes for families in need.
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Hangin’ Out at Basin Park
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Last Sunday in Basin Park was almost a perfect day, although the temps were a tad on the chilly side. Still, that didn’t stop folks from getting out and enjoying a nice prespring afternoon.
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Hometown Health Coalition discusses drug takeback By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com The Carroll County Hometown Health Coalition is trying to make drug takeback possible every day. Drug takeback, coalition chairman Renee Allison explained, is a way for people to return prescription drugs in a safe way. Every year, Allison said Carroll County law enforcement sets aside a day to collect prescription drugs at various locations throughout the county. She said the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Eureka Springs Police Department and Holiday Island Fire Department have already signed up for the next drug takeback on Saturday, April 30. Still, coalition member Laurie Reh said, one day is not enough to gather all the unused prescription drugs in the county. Reh noted that CCSO has a drop-off box outside its building and said she’s been working with coalition member Natalie Casey to establish drop-off boxes in Green Forest and Eureka Springs. “I haven’t really found anybody to respond to me. It’s kind of hard to catch the right person to talk to,”
Casey said. The Green Forest and Eureka Springs police departments, Reh said, have cameras set up in their lobby. She said this would increase the safety of drug drop-off if boxes could be placed in those areas. Boxes can be ordered, she explained, but could cost nearly $1,000. “A lot of police departments are just buying their own,” Casey said. Right now, Casey continued, the Eureka Springs and Green Forest police departments are collecting prescription drugs as they’re brought in. Casey said having a drop-off box in the lobby could help both departments with that process. “I don’t think they’d mind having a box. I’m sure they’d prefer it,” Casey said. Casey and Reh agreed to continue working on placing boxes in those police departments. Also at the meeting, Allison discussed establishing a community garden outside the Berryville Community Center. Allison said students enrolled in the community center’s summer youth program would help with the garden, as well as the seniors who
Holiday Island Travel Club plans fall trips The Holiday Island Travel Club will host trips to Niagara Falls, Toronto, Biloxi and New Orleans in the fall. The trip to Niagara Falls and Toronto will take place from Saturday, Sept. 3, to Sunday, Sept. 11. Participants will travel on a luxury motor coach featuring a tour. The trip to Biloxi and New Orleans will take place from Sunday, Oct. 9, to Saturday, Oct. 15. Partic-
ipants will leave from the Holiday Island Recreation Center for both trips. All the spots are already taken for the club’s trip to Savannah, Jekyll Island and Beaufort, slated for Saturday, April 2, to Sunday, April 10. That trip includes 14 planned meals and a tour. Contact Janice Murphy at 479253-9890 or 479-244-7669 for more information.
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Laurie Reh takes notes at the Carroll County Hometown Health Coalition meeting.
visit the Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center. Though the garden will be based in Berryville, Allison said she’s accepting volunteers from all over. “Anyone who wants to be part of
this, keep in mind we are setting up a volunteer schedule,” Allison said. The coalition’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Monday, April 18, at the Berryville Community Center.
Gentry wins runoff election Lovely County Citizen Jack Gentry Jr. is the Republican nominee for Carroll County sheriff. Gentry, a Harrison police officer, defeated Oak Grove police chief Jason Hunt in a runoff election Tuesday to secure the Republican nomination. Unofficial results show Gentry receiving 295 votes (53.9 percent) compared with 252 votes (46.1 percent) for Hunt. Gentry will face first-term incum-
bent Sheriff Randy Mayfield in the Nov. 8 general election. Mayfield was unopposed in the Democratic preferential primary on March 1. Gentry and Hunt advanced to Tuesday’s runoff by finishing first and second, respectively, in the Republican primary on March 1. Former Carroll County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant Mike Zimmerman finished third in the primary and did not advance to the runoff.
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JPs consider buying Wisecrack Zodiac property for prosecutors By Scott Loftis CarrollCountyNews @cox-internet.com Most financial advisers will tell you it’s better to own than to rent, and Carroll County may soon be heeding that advice. At Monday’s meeting of the Carroll County Quorum Court, justices of the peace unanimously approved the first reading of a proposed appropriation ordinance that would transfer $212,000 into the courthouse buildings fund. The money would allow County Judge Sam Barr to negotiate to buy the property at 202 N. Springfield St. in Berryville that currently houses the Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The county currently rents the property, which is up for sale, for $30,000 a year. Before the JPs voted on the ordinance, JP Don McNeely asked whether the property is worth $210,000. JP Larry Swofford answered that the property’s value is “borderline” in comparison with the asking price, but pointed out that the building
would essentially pay for itself in seven years based on the $30,000 annual rent. JP Lamont Richie added that purchasing the property would allow the county to avoid possibly expensive renovations if it chose another building. Richie also noted that there is on-site storage at the current location that is beneficial to the prosecuting attorney’s office. After the brief discussion, JPs voted 11-0 to approve the first reading of the ordinance. It will require two more readings before it is adopted. Also at Monday’s meeting, JPs met for approximately 15 minutes in executive session to consider a request for a grievance hearing by Matthew R. Bell, a former employee of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. After reconvening from the executive session, JPs voted 11-0 to deny Bell’s request. In other business, JPs approved an ordinance appropriating $5,000 in grant funds See Quorum, page 18
ARIES: You may already be a winner! Or not. Depends on if you believe your junk mail. In any case, you’ll have a nice chicken dinner lined up for Thursday night. TAURUS: It’s great when everything’s coming up roses, but they shouldn’t be sprouting in your laundry hamper. Time for some spring cleaning before weeds take over your bathroom grout. GEMINI: Change is coming your way. Could be dimes and nickels, or it could be that your life’s path needs a fresh diaper because everything has turned to poo. No matter what happens, you’ll feel better afterward. CANCER: Someone wants you to play by the rules, but you’re too deep into some cool experimental jazz, daddy-o. Tell those squares to get hip, slap on your beret and lay down some wild melodies of your own. LEO: The spotlight turned off, and you feel invisible. Wait for your eyes to
ESSA to host workshops in April The Eureka Springs School of the Arts (ESSA) will host several workshops in April. These workshops include both three- and five-day classes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The upcoming workshops are: “In Motion: Outdoor Kinetic Sculpture with Cathy Perry” from Monday, April 18, to Friday, April 22; “Off the Hook: Beginning Crochet with Gina
Gallina” from Monday, April 18, to Friday, April 22; “Shadow Stories: Mixed Media Jewelry Narratives with Phil Ambrose” from Monday, April 18, to Friday, April 22; and “Understanding Illustration with Alice Holleman” from Monday, April 18, to Friday, April 22. To register, visit http://essa-art. org/workshops/. ESSA is located at 15751 Highway 62 West.
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adjust and you’ll see lots of people rooting you on; you just thought they were part of the woodwork. Remember to appreciate them when the spotlight hits you again. VIRGO: You can’t always tell beauty from the beast by looks alone. Wait for someone to speak their mind, and you’ll likely strike up a friendship with Mr. Big and Hairy, because Little Miss Princess is a highmaintenance diva. LIBRA: Actions speak louder than words, and your boss is holding a megaphone up to your brain. Either take notes, or prepare to heavily pad your resume and hope your next employer is just as clueless as you. SCORPIO: You wake up with a great idea on Friday. While it could work, think everything through before you try to train a herd of cats to use coffeemakers. Sure, MeowBucks would be an awesome coffeehouse, but where will you put the litter boxes? SAGITTARIUS: When
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you’re right, you’re right. When you’re wrong, you’re so far off the mark you need to take an Uber to the target. This time, save some money and walk to the right conclusion. Your brain needs the exercise. CAPRICORN: You’re like a roast beef and gravy-flavored Pop Tart. The idea of you is great, but you’re not so tasty in reality. Add some spice to your personal recipe and let your flaky crust show. You’re more pot pie material, anyway. AQUARIUS: Sometimes life can use a little kick, as long as it’s to your pants and not your head. Learn to duck and dodge if you don’t want to be dizzy all weekend. PISCES: Quit worrying about which path to take, dress up in your red riding hood and get out there. Sure, you may spot a few wolves, but you’re packing pepper spray and a stun gun in that basket.
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Calendar of Events Send calendar entries to Samantha Jones at CCNNews@cox-internet.com. The calendar is reserved for events sponsored by non-profit entities, benefits for non-profits and free events. First priority will be given to organizations providing a public service, such as rural fire departments, schools, churches, hospital auxiliaries and services for senior citizens or veterans. Submissions should be timely. Calendar listings should not be more than 30 days in advance of the event. The calendar is sometimes edited to fit the available space in the print edition. See the full calendar online at www.LovelyCitizen.com
March 24 through 27: Holy Week Events
The First United Methodist Church will host several events to celebrate Holy Week and Easter. The church will host Maundy Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24, to commemorate the Last Supper. A Good Friday celebration will take place at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 25. Easter events are planned for Sunday, March 27, beginning with an Easter sunrise at 7:15 a.m. A sunrise breakfast will take place from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., with an Easter egg hunt at 9 a.m. and a service at 10 a.m.
March 26: Hero vs. Villain Workshop
The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow will host a Hero vs. Villain workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 26. Mackenzie Doss, a Eureka Springs writer and teacher, will teach the event. The workshop costs $25. Call the Writers’ Colony at 479253-7444 or email director@writerscolony. org to register.
March 26: Celebrate Jesus Parade
The Celebrate Jesus Parade will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26. The celebration will begin before the parade at 11 a.m. and will last until 5 p.m. at Basin Spring Park. There will be free face painting for children, music and drama. Call Dale or Laura at 479-253-8925 for more information.
March 27: John House at EUUF
John House will discuss the next 10 years of medicine at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 27, at the Eureka Unitarian Un-
versalist Fellowship at 17 Elk St. in Eureka Springs. There will be a potluck after the service. Bring a dish or a beverage to share. All are welcome.
March 27: Easter Egg Hunt
The First United Methodist Church in Eureka Springs will host an Easter egg hunt at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, March 27, before Easter services at 10 a.m. Hundreds of eggs will be hidden. For more information, call 479-981-1226.
March 28: Metafizzies
The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, March 28, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St.in Eureka Springs for a discussion on spiritual topics. All are welcome.
March 30: World Bipolar Day
Brews at 2 Pine St. in Eureka Springs will host an informal forum regarding World Bipolar Day at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 30. All are invited. For more information, email jalex1961@gmail.com or visit www.WorldBipolarDay.org.
March 31: Kings River Watershed Partnership
The Kings River Watershed Partnership will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at the Berryville Community Center. Tim Snell will speak about recent acquisitions of property along the river. Visit www.KingsRiverWatershed.org for more information.
March 31: Eureka Springs Elementary Game Night
The Scottie Parent Group will host a game night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 31, in the Eureka Springs Elementary School cafeteria. Chili, Frito pie, hot dogs, popcorn and baked goods will be available to purchase.
April 10: Friends of the HI Barn Potluck
Friends of the Historic Holiday Island Barn will host a potluck dinner at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 10. All are welcome. Bring a dish to share. Contributions to the barn fund and musicians performing at the potluck will be accepted. For more information, call Ken Brown at 479-253-8934 or Susan Smith at 479-253-5136.
April 12: Goddess Gala
The Merlin Foundation will host the Goddess Gala from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the Basin Park Ballroom in the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. Advance tickets cost $14, and it will cost $20 at the door. Tickets are available at Gazebo Books, Annie’s at the New Orleans Hotel, Eureka Market or through Valerie Damon. This is a woman-only event. All proceeds will benefit the Merlin Foundation’s work with abused children. Visit www.GoddessGala.com for more information.
May 6 and 7: Quilt Show
The Eureka Quilters Guild will present a quilt show called “Quilts - Enduring Treasures” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7, at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. There will be quilting vendors, a guild boutique and lunch choices. Admission will be $5.
May 6, 7 and 8: Nuits Rose Wine Fest
The First Annual Nuits Rose festival will be held from Friday, May 6, to Sunday, May 8. Various restaurants and bars in Eureka Springs will be offering rose tastings, flights and pairings to serve with special menu items.Visit the festival’s
event page on Facebook for more information.
ONGOING MEETINGS
Painter’s Palette Art School on the Berryville Square will host a free coloring book workshop from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Friday. Call Lynne Crow at 479586-4868 for more information. The Everything Ensemble will get together once a week to play all kinds of compositions from sheet music. There will be opportunities for innovation, experimentation, composition, arrangement and collaboration. Violin, viola, cello, string bass and wind instrument players are wanted. It is free to participate. Call 479-253-6211 or email klucariello@ gmail.com for more information. The American Legion Auxiliary No. 36 of Holiday Island meets at 10 a.m. every third Monday at the Holiday Island Country Club. All ladies who are immediate relatives of veterans are eligible to join. The Holiday Island Quilters Guild meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at the Holiday Island Clubhouse at 1 Country Club. For more information, call Suzanne at 479363-6416. St. James Episcopal Church will host Sunday community suppers from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This is the sixth season of the suppers, with meals provided by local restaurants. Supper will be provided every Sunday during the winter season until March 20. The suppers are free and everyone is welcome. The Eureka Springs Farmers Market will be open in the winter from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays. There are fresh veggies, meats, baked goods, soaps, jellies and seasonal items like wreaths and crafts.
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Announcements FLORA ROJA NOW SELLING SOUP, fresh daily, organic locally sourced. Available frozen. Other products available, kim chi, sauerkraut, bone broth and pesto. 479-253-4968 HELLO. MY NAME IS ELI VEGA. I am a photographer currently living in Colorado, but I am looking forward to making Eureka Springs and northwest Arkansas my new home early next month. My specialty is education and training. Be on the lookout for my upcoming presentations, classes, and workshops in the next several months. I will be offering my 5-day Right Brain Photography workshop in May at the Eureka Springs School of Art. It's listed on their website. I am looking forward to meeting my new neighbors and making new friends. Until then, visit me at www.elivega.net or on my Facebook business page: Eli Vega Photography. Let me know if you would like to receive my fun and educational monthly newsletters. Regards. THE EUREKA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET March is here and Spring is in the air! Come visit your local farmers' Market for early Spring vegetables, fresh baked goods, soaps, jellies, meats, and hot breakfast! Come see us, Thursdays, 9 a.m. to Noon, the Village at Pine Mountain.
Pets A PET, COMPANION AND HOME SITTER Keep your pets and loved ones happy and your home safe. Emily Nelson 479-244-7253 Experienced, Mature, Reliable, References.
Help Wanted 2 HOUSEKEEPERS NEEDED Can U Canoe Cabins. Full-Time and part-time available. Call 479-253-5966 for more details. CABIN RESORT IN the Beaver Lake/Mundell area of Eureka Springs is seeking a few good housekeepers. Must be dependable, have reliable transportation, able to work with a flexible schedule, including weekends and various duties. Cell phone a plus. Good starting pay. Hours dependent upon occupancy. Please call 479-363-9991 to set up a time to apply and interview. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT Mud St. Cafe. Experienced Line Cook & Barista. Apply in person. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY! MAINTENANCE Position with Blue Spring Heritage Center. Call 479-244-6418 EUREKA SPRINGS PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION is hiring a full-time year-round Gardener. Relevant experience, valid Arkansas driver's license & auto insurance required. Compensation based on experience & includes benefits. Applications available at the Parks office, 532 Spring St. (479-253-2866), or by email at info@eurekaparks.com. The City of Eureka Springs is an equal opportunity employer.
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Part-time Full Charge Bookkeeper Email resume and cover letter to matthew@onsc.us or mail to ONSC, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740. No phone calls please. OZARK NATURAL SCIENCE CENTER HUNTSVILLE, AR NOW HIRING MANAGEMENT AND STAFF POSITIONS For new Snack Bar. Excellent Pay, DOE. Apply Thursday-Sunday at 51 S. Main St.
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Part-time Prep-Cook All interested applicants should send resumes to our Food Service Manager at loretta@onsc.us. OZARK NATURAL SCIENCE CENTER HUNTSVILLE, AR HOLLY HOUSE NOW ACCEPTING Applications for Cook and CNA's. Top pay for right applicant. Contact Todd 479-253-9800 HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED PART-TIME. Year 'round position. Great pay plus tips. Sundays required. Apply in person: Sugar Ridge Resort, 1216 CR 113, 72631.
NOW HIRING FULL-TIME/Part-Time at Ellen's Patisserie (Formerly Rocky Mountain Chocolate factory) Clerk/Baker, will train. Reliable with good references. 5 Spring St., ES Apply in person ThursdaySunday 479-253-6597 NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS For Reservation Clerk. Please apply in person at ES & NA Railway Depot. ROCKIN' PIG SALOON Now hiring part-time experienced host/hostess. Apply in person at 2039 E. Van Buren.
Real Estate for Sale UNIQUE 2BR/2BA HOME Priced under $100,000 with financing available with LITTLE or NO downpayment. Call Leon @ 816-752-7689 for more information .
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Commercial for Sale EUREKA INVESTMENT PROPERTY Bar/Restaurant, great location and parking, fully equipped and operational, some financing WAC. 479-903-0699
Services Offered CHIMNEY WORKS - Complete chimney services: sweeps, repairs, relining, and installation. Call Bob Messer. 479-253-2284 DAVIS HEAT, AIR & INSULATION. Proudly serving Carroll County for 10 years. Servicing all makes and models. Licensed and Insured. Carrying AmericanStandard. 870-423-8776 FANNING'S TREE SERVICE Bucket Truck 65' reach. Professional trimming, stump grinding topping, removal, chipper. Free estimates. Licensed, Insured. 870-423-6780, 870-423-8305 HANDYMAN HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING Carpentry, drywall, decks, tile. One call does it all. We do small jobs. Bonded. Serving NWA since 1977. Bob Bowman. 479-640-5353 TOM HEARST Professional Painting and Carpentry Painting & Wood Finishing Trim & Repair Carpentry Drywall Repair & Texturing Pressure Washing 479-244-7096 TREE WORK - Skilled tree care: trimming, deadwooding and removals. Conscientious, professional arborist and sawmiller, Bob Messer 479-253-2284 ANDY STEWART/OZARK PAINT COMPANY: Specializing in interior painting. Also exterior, decks and pressure washing services available. Call 479-253-3764. NEED HELP? CALL BILLY! Commercial or Residential. Fences, Decks, Steel Roofs, Haul-Offs, Carpentry, Painting, Power Washing, Gutter cleaning, Yard clean-ups, etc. 734-624-9006 (lives in E.S.) PRECISION PRESSURE WASHING Paint and Stain. Decks/Homes. 479-244-0338 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZING. ANGEL On My Shoulder was established in 2006 and now has team members in the local area. Please call Leon 816-752-7689 SIMMONS GENERAL CONTRACTING Windows & Doors. No job too small. 20+ years experience. Dale 417-217-8215
For Rent HOLIDAY ISLAND VILLAS Near Lake & Marina. Ample parking, peaceful & quiet. From $375/mo. References please. (479) 253-4385
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For Rent UNIQUE STUDIO APARTMENT in Eureka Springs. Utilities included. New hardwood floors & paint. Enclosed pet porch/deck. Mountain/forest view, W/D on premises. References required. Call/text 479-981-3449 10am-6pm
Commercial for Rent COMMERCIAL OR OFFICE SPACE, 3022 E. Van Buren, Suite F, below Amish Collection. HURRY ONLY 1 LEFT! For immediate occupancy. Call Rex at 479-981-0081 9a.m. to 5p.m. DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL: 1125sq.ft., shared bath, 2 large rooms, 12' ceilings; 252sq.ft., shared bath, lots of windows; 814sq.ft. private bath, outside deck. 479-253-8700 PREMIUM LOCATION-GREAT PRICE OFFICE SPACES FOR LEASE In Eureka Springs: 1,450 sq.ft. with utilities included. $650/mo OR Two offices plus waiting/reception area with utilities included. $450/mo. Contact Travis 870-423-6601 SPACE AVAILABLE AT "THE QUARTER" 121 E. Van Buren, next to CAPC office. Call Rex 479-981-0081
Wanted WANTED: HOUSE TO RENT Eureka vicinity. Fixer upper okay. 479-244-6768 WONDERLAND ANTIQUES BUYS/SELLS antiques, primitives, unique vintage items. Open 10a.m.-5p.m. Closed Tuesday/Wednesday. Hwy. 62 East of Eureka 3 miles. 479-253-6900
Hammond to perform at Basin Park Grammy-nominated blues musician John Hammond will kick off Eureka Springs’ Second Saturday concert series at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Basin Spring Park. Hammond has released more than 34 albums and continues to tour across North America. He has received four Grammy awards, including an award for his 1985 performance of “Blues Explosion” featuring Stevie Ray Vaughan, Koko Taylor and others. In 2011, Hammond was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. The Second Saturday concert series is sponsored by the Eureka Springs City Advertising and Planning Commission. It will run from April to October.
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Relay for Life to celebrate cancer survivors By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Erik Davenport lost his grandmother to cancer when he was very young. “The only memory I’ve got of her is her pushing me on a swing when I was a kid,” Davenport remembered. “I think it’s really sad that there’s a little boy that has to grow up without a grandmother, and I want to make sure that doesn’t happen to someone else.” He’s well on his way. A manager of special events with the American Cancer Society, Davenport plans ACS functions throughout Northwest Arkansas. “I work in communities from from Siloam Springs to Green Forest and everywhere in between,” Davenport said. His next event in Carroll County is Relay for Life, scheduled from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, May 6, at the Berryville High School football field. Davenport described the event, saying it’s meant to celebrate the lives of cancer survivors through walking, band performances, a scavenger hunt and a box car race. “This year, we’ll have a cook-off. We’ll have a judge and everything. I’m going to be in on that this year,” DavPhoto by David Bell enport said. “I’m going to make some Karen Crane kneels by a luminaria honoring a friend at last year’s Relay for Life. tacos and see what comes of that.” The different events, he continued, of their loved ones, Davenport said, to He pointed out a misconception surreflect what the community wants to remember the impact those people had rounding Relay for Life, saying some take part in. on their lives. think Relay for Life is ACS’s only “We talk to our volunteers about it “It’s important to remember cancer fundraising effort. That, Davenport to see what works and doing the things is so much more than just about the said, is not true. people want to do,” Davenport said. patient,” Davenport said. “Cancer is one of the diseases that The relay, he noted, isn’t meant to Carroll County residents, Davenport won’t just happen on May 6 at the footbring up sad memories. said, know how to honor those affectball field. It’s a disease that happens “That’s not what the relay is about. ed by cancer at Relay for Life. Last year-round, so we’re asking for support It’s a celebration of life. It’s not a year, Carroll County’s Relay for Life all year,” Davenport said. somber, sad event,” Davenport said. event raised the most money per capita Even a $25 donation, he noted, could “We’re celebrating our survivors first across the country. Davenport said go a long way toward helping a person and foremost.” this indicates the type of community with cancer. To honor those lost to cancer, DavCarroll County is. For more information on Relay for enport said a luminaria ceremony is “This community just grabs the fight Life or to donate, visit www.RelayForheld at the end of the event. Family and against cancer,” Davenport said. Life.org/CarrollAr. friends can light candles in memory
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Miller agreed. “We help provide shoes for children and some families that come in. The distribution time is right before school when they need it the most. A lot of them have never had new shoes, so it’s awesome,” Miller said. She pointed out that it’s not too late to donate to Samaritans Feet through the Rotary Club. Those who would like to make a donation, Miller said, should visit www.EurekaRotary.org.
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received from the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District to the Carroll County Office of Emergency Management; approved an ordinance appropriating $8,400 in grant funds received from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to the Grassy Knob Fire Department; approved an ordinance establishing a capital project fund for the Carroll County Detention Center and transferring $100,000 to that fund; approved an ordinance changing the name of county Fund 4800 (currently titled the Detention Center/Central Dispatch Capital Project) to the Central Dispatch Capital Project and transferring $150,000 to the fund; and approved two “cleanup” ordinances amending the county’s 2015 budget. All those ordinances were approved on first reading. JPs also approved a resolution asking Barr to pursue contracts for upgrades to the county’s 911-Central Dispatch systems and the for the relocation of Central Dispatch to the Carroll County Detention Center.
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• Cathouse/Pied Piper, 479-363-9976: Los Roscoes, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 9:30 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Game Night: Texas Holdem and Pool Tournament, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 • Brews, 479-244-0878: Trivia Night, 6:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169: Wild Women Wednesdays, Ladies Night • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Ladies Night
Pet of the Week
“Annabell” (No. 195) is a small, black and white 1-year-old chihuahua who loves everyone. She’s very energetic and likes to play and go for walks. She would adapt well to a home where someone would love her. She’s had her shots and is spayed and is available at the Good Shepherd Humane Animal Shelter, located on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs. The shelter is temporarily closed for repairs. Those interested in adopting may call 479-253-9188 for an appointment.
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March 19 2:26 a.m. — An officer filed a report on an altercation. 4:29 a.m. — An officer filed a report on an assault. 10:00 a.m. — An alarm was set off on accident. 11:19 a.m. — An officer filed a report on vandalism. 11:38 a.m. — An officer advised a driver to cover a load in the back of his truck. 1:40 p.m. — An officer filed a report on an accident. 5:32 p.m. — An officer searched for but couldn’t locate a reported erratic driver. 8:08 p.m. — An officer filed a report on a domestic dispute. March 20 2:21 a.m. — Three subjects were advised not to return to an area. 3:59 p.m. — Officers advised a subject not to return to an area. 4:35 p.m. — An officer filed a report on a man who was hit by his own vehicle while push starting it. We’re guessing that wasn’t exactly the push he needed. 8:20 p.m. — A caller was advised to call back if a person returned to harass her. 11:24 p.m. — A subject was arrested for a warrant, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
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help raise $30,000 for phase one of that piece of the project,” Kelley said. Murphy expressed gratitude toward the bank, saying she’s happy to see such a major contribution to the project. “I’m so grateful to them for taking the lead and being our first significant contributor. We are really, really pleased about it,” Murphy said. If you’d like Community First Bank to match a donation to the community center, mark the message of the check “CFB Match” or include a note in the donation to the community center. Murphy noted another fundraiser that took place on Saturday. She said Zumba instructors contacted the foundation and asked to host a Zumbathon at the old high school gym. The foundation, Murphy said, agreed immediately. “The gym’s getting used for exactly what we want to use it for,” Murphy said. Though she doesn’t have final totals from the fundraiser, Murphy said between $400 and $500 was raised in two hours. More information on donations can be found at www.EurekaSpringsCommunityCenter.org.
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Morel Mushroom Festival scheduled for April The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce will host the Eureka Springs Morel Mushroom Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Pine Mountain Village. The event will include vendor booths, a cook-off between local restaurants and B&Bs, a performance by bluegrass band Missouri Breaks and a guided morel mushroom hunt at a secret location. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., seminars will take place covering various topics such as the study of fungi, safety guidelines, ethical foraging and the proper cleaning and cooking of morels. The cook-off will take place
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from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the mushroom hunt slated for 1 p.m. Chamber President Tammy Thurow said event planner Chris Rodgers has helped get the event off the ground. “We have a great event planner that thinks outside the box,” Thurow said. Rodgers said the response has been positive so far. “The response on our Facebook page has been incredible,” Rodgers said. The guided hunt will cost $5, but the rest of the event is free to the public. For more information about the event, booth space and sponsorships, contact Rodgers at 479-253-8737.
Robert Richard Reed, a resident of Holiday Island, was born Oct. 25, 1941 in Shawnee, Okla., to William B. Reed and Imogene McBroom Reed who preceded him in death. He departed this life Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Bokeelia, Fla. Bob, as he was commonly known, attended school in Broken Arrow, Okla., and when in graduation from high school joined the U.S. Navy and proudly served aboard the USS Calvert. After four years, he made his way to New Orleans. Most of the rest of his career was in the New Orleans Harbor, directing ship captains and boat crews making their way up and down the Mississippi River. Bob was also a great Saints football fan. It didn’t matter if they won or lost, he was still a fan. When retiring, Holiday Island became his home and he loved it! Everything about it! He was a devoted Christian and a member of the Holiday Island Community Church which he attended regularly. The other thing he did was coffee every morn-
Carnegie Library offering digital magazines The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library at 194 Spring St. in Eureka Springs is now offering digital magazines. With more than 100 popular titles available via eBook and downloadable audiobook platform Library2Go, the magazines can be downloaded onto most devices. Digital magazines have no due dates and no holds queue. The service is also being
offered at the Berryville Public Library at 106 Spring St. in Berryville The service is funded by the Carroll and Madison Public Library Foundation. To donate to the foundation, mail a check to the Carroll and Madison Library System at 106 Spring St. in Berryville. You can also visit http:// www.cmlibraryfoundation. com to donate online. Donations are tax deductible.
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