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YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
VOLUME 19 NUMBER 41
MARCH 29, 2018
TOPNEWS
Flying high at TCWR Turpentine Creek hosts Kite Festival Photos on Page 8
n Update on marijuana
AG appeals ruling on growing licenses Page 3
n Leatherwood City Park tax
Resolution amending last year’s ballot gets OK Page 4
n Temporary shutdown
Parks closes parts of Leatherwood park Page 7
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March 19 12:51 a.m. — Officers responded to A report of a suspicious couple at an area gas station and checked the area for damage. 1:00 a.m. — An officer responded to a report of suspicious activity and arrested two subjects for public intoxication. 1:53 p.m. — An officer advised of a vehicle driving recklessly in the downtown area. An officer responded and made a stop on the vehicle. The officer gave the driver a warning. 2:51 p.m. — A caller advised of seeing a person drinking while driving. Officers responded to the area but were unable to locate a vehicle matching the description. 11:46 p.m. — An officer responded to an alarm at an area business and checked the building. All was secure. March 20 2:00 p.m. — The manager of an area motel requested an officer to come collect some drug paraphernalia found in one of the rooms. An officer responded and collected the items. 5:46 p.m. — An officer responded to an attempt to locate a subject for another agency but was unable to locate anyone matching the description. The agency was notified. March 21 10:54 a.m. — A caller advised of a delivery truck blocking traffic on Spring Street and almost hitting two vehicles. An officer responded, but the truck was gone on arrival. 12:23 p.m. — Carroll County Dispatch advised of a 911 hangup at an area hotel. An officer responded and discovered it was an accidental call from a guest at the hotel. 2:42 p.m. — A caller advised of a red van parking in the no parking zone at the top of Singleton Street. An officer responded but was unable to locate the vehicle. 6:22 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a reckless driver and followed the vehicle. The officer did not observe it being reckless. Probably because it was being followed by a police car. 6:26 p.m. — An officer responded to a 911 hangup. The call was an accident. All was well. March 22 11:21 a.m. — A caller conducted a welfare check on a small dog. The dog appeared to be in good health and was just very old. No report was needed.
By Kelby Newcomb
1:55 p.m. — Carroll County Dispatch advised of a possible trespasser. An officer responded and advised it was a civil issue. 2:36 p.m. — A caller requested an officer to respond to a report of two young kids in the road on Main Street. An officer responded, and the kids were found in Basin Park. Officers took the kids back to their residence, and a report was taken. 6:34 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of an intoxicated male subject at the hospital and arrested the subject. 8:15 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of two subjects possibly trying to break in downstairs. Officers arrived on the scene. After making contact with the resident and identifying all the people on the scene, the officers arrested a male subject for domestic violence and disorderly conduct. A female subject was arrested on outstanding warrants from Springdale, Fayetteville and Eureka Springs. 10:48 p.m. — An officer responded to the report of a male subject trying to steal scooters from a rental shop. The officer located an open door, but nothing was missing. A report was taken. March 23 5:55 p.m. — An officer responded to a 911 hangup at an area hotel. All was well. 8:16 p.m. — Officers responded to the report of a possible intoxicated driver. Officers located the vehicle and arrested the subject for driving while intoxicated, implied consent and careless driving. 8:53 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a reckless driver and located the vehicle. The officer made contact with the driver, and all checked OK. March 24 6:31 p.m. — An officer responded to a one-vehicle accident and took a report. March 25 1:51 p.m. — An officer arrested a subject at a traffic stop for driving on a suspended license, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. March 26 3:03 a.m. — An officer responded to an area hotel for a report of an intoxicated female subject running around the hotel with no clothing on. The subject was not a guest of the hotel and was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
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Attorney General appeals ruling on medical marijuana process after order from judge By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has appealed a March 21 ruling by Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Wendell Griffen, which declared that Arkansas’ process for licensing medical marijuana growers was unconstitutional, to the Arkansas Supreme Court. The appeal filed by Rutledge on Friday names the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Division and Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission (AMMC) as defendants. The Supreme Court will determine whether or not to take up the case. In a 28-page order, Griffen issued a preliminary injunction barring the AMMC from issuing the five cannabis cultivation licenses, including one for Osage Creek Cultivation in Carroll County. Griffen had issued a temporary restraining order on March 14, the same day the commission planned to formally award the licenses to the five companies. Naturalis Health LLC, one of the unsuccessful cultivation applicants, filed the lawsuit challenging the commission’s selection process for evaluating applications for the growing licenses. The lawsuit alleged con-
flicts of interest, violations of rules and irregularities in the scoring system. Among the rule violations, Griffen’s order states, was a failure by the commission to verify that the primary entrance for any of the 95 cultivation facility applicants was at least 3,000 feet from any public or private school, church or daycare that existed before the date of the applications, as required by the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016. Griffen also notes some potential conflicts of interest. The order states that commissioner Travis Story of the MMC has served as both an attorney and an officer in business entities for Jay and Mary Trulove, who have ownership interests in Osage Creek Cultivation. The order says commissioner Dr. Carlos Roman of the AMMC is a physician who routinely refers patients to Dr. Scott Schlesinger, who holds an ownership interest in Natural State Medicinals Cultivation of Jefferson County. Roman scored Natural State Medicinals Cultivation’s proposal more than 30 points higher than the average score he assigned the rest of the applications. Osage Creek Cultivation tied for the second-highest score
among Story’s evaluations. The participation of Story and Roman in the cultivation facility license application evaluation, scoring, ranking and selection decision-making process violated the “appearance of bias” legal standard for administrative decision-making, the order says. As such, the order says, the scoring, ranking and licensing process in which they participated was a departure from “the fundamental fairness required to satisfy due process of law.” The order says the participation of Story and Roman compromised the selection process for conferring licenses, making the rankings of the 95 growing license applications “null and void.” “That proof is not nebulous, hypothetical, or fanciful,” Griffen wrote, adding that it creates “a reasonable suspicion of unfairness, even if it does not establish actual bias.” Griffen also concluded that the commission violated its own rules by not evaluating and scoring whether those behind the applications for cultivation facilities had been affiliated with entities whose corporate status was revoked for failure to pay franchise taxes. Griffen rejected several of Naturalis’ ar-
guments about proof of residency requirements and an unsuccessful applicant’s right to a hearing before the commission. “To put it bluntly, the Medical Marijuana Commission and Alcoholic Beverage Control Division have proceeded in a manner that defies due process and the rule of law, rather than in a manner that respects it,” Griffen wrote. “The Court takes no joy in reaching or declaring this conclusion, nor should anyone else treat the conclusion as anything other than disappointing and sobering. Amendment 98 to the Constitution of Arkansas, an initiative by the people, exists because Arkansans want to provide medical marijuana to persons who suffer from chronic, debilitating, and life-threatening health challenges. He continued, ”The prospect that Arkansans must now endure more delay before gaining much needed access to locally grown medical marijuana should be unpleasant to anyone concerned about providing relief to people who suffer from serious illnesses.” This ruling halts the rollout of the state’s medical marijuana program until the MMC addresses the issues outlined in Griffen’s order.
New local grant cycle to support grade level reading emphasis
Carroll County Community Foundation, the local affiliate of the Arkansas Community Foundation, has announced a new, twoyear grant initiative to support programs in Carroll County that work to increase literacy and reading proficiency in pre-school to third-grade students. This new Grade-Level Reading Grant cycle will open for online application on April 18 and close May 18. The focus for this first year will be supporting our public school system. “Research shows that from kindergarten to third grade, students are ‘learning to read,’ but that by third grade children transition to ‘reading to learn.’ If children cannot read at a proficient level by third grade, they can quickly fall behind,” said Carroll County Community Foundation Executive Director Janell Robertson.
Only 37 percent of Arkansas third-graders achieved “proficient” reading scores on the ACT Aspire standardized test during the 2016-2017 school year. Third-grade reading levels are a critical predictor of later success in school and the workforce. That’s why the Community Foundation is partnering with the Arkansas Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (www.ar-glr.net) to focus grant dollars on projects aimed at increasing early literacy skills. Their research notes five issues which can affect a student’s reading proficiency: 1) parent and community engagement, 2) school readiness, 3) classroom instruction, 4) chronic absence prevention and intervention, or 5) summer learning loss prevention. Grant proposals should aim to address one or more of these five focus areas.
To encourage county-wide community support, Carroll County Community Foundation has announced that all tax-deductible contributions made to this local Foundation from now until May 20, 2018, will be included in the Grade Level Reading Grant total – adding immediate support for our local students. Equity Bank has provided the first charitable contribution and encourages others to build upon their support. “This initiative is so very important to our students, for their future success,” said Deretha Walker, president of Equity Bank Berryville. “I encourage all area banks and businesses to find money in their budgets to donate to this cause.” To donate online, go to www.arcf.org/ donate and choose “Carroll County Giv-
ing Tree Fund” in the dropdown menu. Or, mail your donations to: Carroll County Community Foundation, 149 Huntsville Road Suite C, Eureka Springs, AR 72632. “To think that 63 percent of Arkansas students cannot read proficiently by third grade is unacceptable,” Robertson added. “Now is the time to work together to ensure that every Carroll County student is a proficient reader by the end of third grade. By offering these grants and the donations received, we hope to support our local schools’ efforts as they address this important issue.” For more information about Grade-Level Reading grants or contributions, please contact Carroll County Community Foundation at carrollcounty@arcf.org or call 479-253-8203.
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Council OKs resolution correcting error on parks tax ballot By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs City Council took care of business Monday night, ending its regular meeting in less than an hour. The most contentious item on the agenda was a resolution to correct a scrivener’s error in the ballot title of the Lake Leatherwood City Park tax, approved by Eureka Springs voters on June 13, 2017. The resolution came about after alderwoman Kristi Kendrick pointed out March 12 that the ordinance number on the ballot is wrong, and city attorney Tim Weaver said the resolution would fix that problem. On Monday night, alderman Terry McClung moved to read the resolution for passage. Kendrick said she wanted to discuss it first, saying the cardinal rule for tax legislation is that any ambiguity or doubt must be resolved in favor of the taxpayer. The ballot for the tax, Kendrick said, wasn’t just wrong when it comes to the ordinance number. She said it was perplexing in general. “It does not use the word ‘tax,’ it does not use the word ‘parks’ and I think it was really confusing,” Kendrick said. “I am not personally going to assume that I understand that everybody that walked in to vote yes on this ballot was voting for the ballot tax.” She continued, “I don’t think this whole scrivener’s error thing is going to work legally, but apart from that, I cannot in good conscience substitute my understanding of what happened for all the voters’ understanding of what they were voting for, so I’m going to vote against this resolution.” Alderwoman Mickey Schneider said she has worked on elections in Eureka Springs for 20 years. “Things often seem very confusing. They don’t seem to be quite lined up right,” Schneider said. “There has been on occasion a screw-up of numbers.” Nevertheless, Schneider said, citizens know how they’re going to vote before they get behind the voting booth.
“I’d say 90 to 95 percent of our voters, when they come in to vote on an issue, they know exactly how and why they’re going to vote,” Schneider said. “They already know. They’ve already looked into it and they vote accordingly.” She added, “If you accidentally print the wrong number on something, it’s not that big of a deal. We’re human. Accidents happen. It’s just a matter of cleaning up the page number, so to speak.” The council voted on the resolution, with everyone but Kendrick voting to read it for passage. The council moved on to a resolution allowing the city to apply for an Arkansas Historic Preservation Program grant for The Auditorium, with Mayor Butch Berry saying the grant would help the city re-roof the north side of The Auditorium and clean and waterproof the upper masonry inside. Berry said the Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission would match $28,145 of the grant, bringing the total funds to $84,434. Alderman Terry McClung, who also serves on the CAPC, said the commission voted to allocate less than $28,145 for the grant. Berry said he spoke with CAPC finance director Rick Bright, who told him the CAPC would contribute $28,145. “I think we only approved half that amount,” McClung said. “I remember that directly but I could be wrong.” Berry encouraged the council to approve the resolution, saying he’d get in touch with Bright again to be sure everything is correct. The council voted, unanimously agreeing to read the resolution for passage. The council also unanimously approved a resolution allowing the city to apply for an Arkansas Historic Preservation Program grant for $12,499 to fund a longrange conservation program at the Eureka Springs Cemetery. Berry said the Eureka Springs Cemetery Commission would contribute $2,000 in matching funds, with the Eureka Springs Preservation Society donating $500 to it.
In other business, the council approved an ordinance describing the diversion of grant funds on a third and final reading and deferred an ordinance for paying down bond payments and a resolution acknowledging the benefactor behind the downhill mountain bike project at Lake Leatherwood City Park. That project was a popular subject during public comments, kicking off with a statement from Chris Fischer. Fischer said he recently visited a somewhat familiar section of the park he hasn’t hiked in years and found many changes around Miner’s Rock. There are quite a few new trail segments, Fischer said, including the downhill challenge created by the Ozark Off-Road Cyclists and the new downhill trails being built now. “In all honesty, I can’t understand how the decisions have been made by parks to convert this land into what can only be described as an extensive and exclusive mountain bike facility,” Fischer said. “On a very visceral, personal and emotional level, I have trouble wondering how anyone can justify this form of impact upon a place. I wonder how many ecological systems between the once existing plants, animals, stone formations and forest canopy have been permanently altered.” Faith Shah agreed, saying she also hiked the area and is concerned about the ecological impact. “I am not faulting the trail builders. I am faulting the process,” Shah said. Tracey Johnson said she trusts the parks commission. Maybe every home in the city, new and old, should undergo its own environmental impact study, Johnson said. “Perhaps we need to do up-to-date environmental studies on all the piping in our town,” Johnson said. “We should have environmental impact reports currently done on all our property in city limits.” The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, April 9, at The Auditorium.
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Citizen Opinion by Cindy Worley
Do you support the “March for Our Lives” for gun control?
Dave Chadder “Dave”
Michael Peters “Petey”
Yes and no, needs No, I don’t. more regulation, better mental health care but not a ban.
Isabella Rebolledo “Bella”
Anthony Heinz “Tony” No.
Yes.
Esmeralda Rebolledo “Emmy” Yes.
Brandon Fletcher
“Brandon”
Never looked into it.
Citizen Survey
Do you support the “March for Our Lives” for gun control? m Yes m No m I’m not sure Go to www.lovelycitizen.com and weigh in. Vote by 9 a.m. Wednesday
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Huffman joins Equity Bank in Eureka Springs
Equity Bank has announced the addition of Allen Huffman to its commercial lending team based in Eureka Springs. Huffman began in his new role on Monday, March 12. Huffman previously served as community bank president for Arvest Bank in Eureka Springs, a position he held since 2014, leading the bank’s local marketing efforts and managing numerous commercial loan and deposit relationships. “Allen is a talented commercial lender and a great community banker. He will join Equity’s Eureka Springs seasoned lending team of Jay Ertel, Connie Featherstone and Tammy Bullock as vice president/ commercial loan officer,” said Elizabeth Kelley, president of Equity Bank in Eureka Springs. “What I love most is serving our community,” Huffman said. “Customer-focused service has always been the focus of the outstanding Equity Bank team and it’s mine as well. This move is the right fit at the right time and our goal is to make sure it’s a benefit for all our existing and new customers.”
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Huffman began his banking career with Arvest Bank, beginning as assistant vice president and commercial banker in 2009, and has additional customer service experience as sales manager for Best Western Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs. Huffman is involved in the Eureka Springs community as president-elect of the Rotary Club, and is enrolled in the Rotary’s Leadership Academy. He is vice chair of Allen Huffman the board of directors at Mercy Health Foundation and also has served on the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board. Huffman graduated from the American Bankers Association Commercial Lending School in 2013 and the Shockproof Credit College for Commercial Business. He is an alumnus of Arkansas Tech University in Russellville.
40 votes cast
Do you think Eureka Springs needs another taxi service? m Yes: 32.5% (13 votes) m No: 45% (18 votes)
m Not sure: 22.5% (9 votes)
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A state mental patient with ties to Eureka Springs who left the Arkansas State Hospital in Little Rock last week has been arrested in Nevada, along with a psychological examiner at the hospital who apparently escorted him out of the facility. According to a release from Perry L. Wyse, chief of the Arkansas State Hospital Police, Cory Chapin and Michelle Messer were taken into custody without incident Monday morning at a home in North Las Vegas, Nev. “The Arkansas State Hospital Police tracked Messer and Chapin to Las Vegas,” Wyse says in the release. He goes on to say that the two were taken into custody about 8 a.m. Pacific time by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Both Chapin and Messer were being held Monday afternoon in the Clark County (Nev.) Detention Center. Messer, who has been fired from her job, faces a misdemeanor charge of aiding an unauthorized departure of state hospital patient and a felony charge of providing prohibited articles to a patient. Chapin, who was being held at the state hospital as part of a conditional release program for individuals who are found not guilty due to mental disease or defect, will return to the facility as part of the conditional release program, Wyse’s press release says. Chapin, who is now 46, was arrested in April 2014 after he allegedly told law enforcement officers that God instructed him to kidnap a Eureka Springs woman, “have sex with her and make her listen to his story.” Chapin was originally stopped
at Lake Leatherwood City Park on April 25, 2014, on suspicion of vehicle theft after his father reported that Chapin had taken his car as well as some prescriptions, a debit card and cash. Chapin reportCory Chapin edly told the Arkansas State Police trooper who arrested him that he had “just stopped a kidnapping.” A search of the vehicle he was driving turned up handcuffs, machetes and a plastic handgun with the red barrel painted black, according to Michelle Messer police. In February 2015, Carroll County Circuit Judge Scott Jackson issued an order declaring Chapin unfit to stand trial based on the results of a mental evaluation. In an affidavit released last week, Wyse writes that he confronted Messer on the morning of Tuesday, March 20, about contraband in Chapin’s possession. Wyse writes that Messer denied furnishing the items to Chapin. After being told to wait in her office for her supervisor, Messer instead waited in the hallway for Chapin to walk by, then escorted him out of the building, according to Wyse’s affidavit.
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Polly Cosanol isn’t the name of a little girl who lives next door or even down the street. But if you Jim Fain or your neighbors have elevated cholesterol levels which are worrisome for you, Polly is likely to be found as close as your bathroom vanity. Policosanol has been described as “The most extensively studied natural plant extract for healthy cholesterol levels.” Policosanol refers to a mixture of compounds derived from the outer wax of sugar cane. Extensive clinical studies have proved it safe and effective in balancing cholesterol levels. There are other sources of Policosanol than sugar cane but only this source has been proved to produce results. It has been shown to exert a direct effect on the liver cells that control cholesterol manufacture and breakdown. Specifically, it balances cholesterol levels by impacting excessive manufacture and impaired breakdown of cholesterol. It is also a pretty strong antioxidant and anti-cancer benefit exists. The science is strong. Nearly 30,000 people have been scientifically evaluated who have used Policosanol. This certainly supports the strong statement, “The most extensively studied natural plant extract for healthy cholesterol levels.” The clinical studies have included short- and long-term randomized, placebo-controlled and safety studies. All of the bases are covered with gold-standard science. Policosanol also has been compared favorably to cholesterol-lowering drugs in comparative trials. Research shows small amounts (5-20mg per day) have led to large reductions in LDL (the bad one) cholesterol and/or increases in HDL (the good one). This causes the ratio to improve. Detailed clinical trials have shown Policosanol produces beneficial results within the first 6-8 weeks of use. Many people find adding just 10mg of policosanol to 1200mg of Red Yeast Rice to be profoundly beneficial, especially if you wish to avoid side effects of prescribed drugs. Folks, if elevated cholesterol has you worried or is so high your blood type is 10W-30, here is a strong yet safe natural product that you can try for less than 40 cents a day. This combination of Mother Nature and science shows just how compatible opposites can be ... much to our benefit.
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Downhill project area at Lake Leatherwood shuts down By Samantha Jones
Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Parts of Lake Leatherwood City Park have been shut down while construction continues on the new downhill mountain bike trails project. According to a press release from the Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission, the area has been closed because of safety concerns for both the hiking and biking patrons of the park and the construction crew. Authorized personnel will be allowed in the area, the release says, but that’s it. The area includes the new downhill trails that have been built, the new downhill trails that have not been built, the old downhill trail, all of the original Miner’s Rock Trail and the new re-route of Miner’s Rock Trail. For questions or concerns, call parks director Justin Huss at 479-253-2866.
Antique Auto Show roars back to Eureka Springs Sept. 7-8
The Antique Auto Show returns to Eureka Springs on Sept. 7-8, with more than 350 cars displayed on the grounds of the Great Passion Play. Prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories, and there will be a sunset cruise, parade and drone photos of the overall event. Music, food vendors and the Great Bank Robbery re-enactment will be featured as well. There will be a trolley service, onsite camping and RV parking available. For more information, visit www.AntiqueAutoFest.com or call The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce at 479-253-8737.
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Kite Festival
Photos by Tavi Ellis
Saturday, March 24, turned out to be the perfect, breezy spring day for the 28th Annual ‘Art with an Altitude’ Kite Festival, hosted by Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge and Kaleidokites.
Even on a clear spring day, Eurekans better beware of shark-infested skies.
Aubrey and Anastasia can’t wait to share this golden funnel cake!
Magnifying glass in hand, magician Wyatt Beck presents his tiny Sideshow Flea Circus act … you have to see it to believe it, folks.
With some assistance at the face painting booth, Laureli Perez, 3, of Berryville turns into a tiger and blends right in at the Wildlife Refuge.
Flowers are blooming, kites are flying and the Art Deco Band Levi, 6, of Eureka Springs untangles his feet from lends joy to it all. kite string, while his dad has all the fun with T-Rex.
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ESSA Incredible Edible Art Show
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Photos by Tavi Ellis
In celebration of its 20th birthday, the Eureka Springs School of the Arts held the annual Incredible Edible Art Show on Sunday, March 25, where artisans held class demonstrations in painting, wood turning, welding, pottery and more.
Artist Mary Springer, a staple in the Eureka Springs art community, bakes tasty confections for her friends at ESSA.
Edible creations by Stephen Feilbach turn heads and drop jaws all evening.
Master woodworker Doug Stowe and ESSA executive director Kelly McDonough welcome guests to the 20th birthday celebration of the beloved art school.
Painter John Willer demonstrates his art by painting the human form using a live model (a certain photographer of a certain local newspaper).
What’s a party without cutting up with these guys? A silent auction of locally made art helps raise funds Happy birthday to Eureka Springs School of the Arts, with Pictured left to right are Doug Powell, Sam Dudley, love and flakey goodness from Mary Springer. for things like supplies and scholarships. Doug Stowe and Buz Peine.
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March for Our Lives
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Eureka Springs United Methodist Church invites you to our Holy Week & Easter services: Palm Sunday Cantata at 10 AM Stations of the Cross Hike at Lake Leatherwood at 12 Noon on Palm Sunday
Maundy Thursday at 6 PM Good Friday at 6 PM Easter Sunrise at 7 AM Easter Egg Hunt at 9 AM Easter Celebration at 10 AM 195 Huntsville Road
Photo by Tavi Ellis
In support of tighter gun control laws, protesters in Eureka Springs join more than 800 concurrent March for Our Lives demonstrations around the country on Saturday, March 24. The peaceful protesters in Basin Spring Park hold signs and discuss their views with passersby.
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Easter celebrations Area churches planning special events
By Samantha Jones and Kelby Newcomb
Easter is coming up, and churches in Carroll County are preparing to observe the occasion. Churches throughout the county will have services celebrating Easter all week long, some starting as early as Thursday, March 29.
Eureka Springs and Holiday Island
Easter events will kick off in Eureka Springs with St. Elizabeth Parish Center’s Holy Thursday service at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 29. The church will continue celebrating with a Good Friday service at noon Friday, March 30, and an Easter service at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, April 1. First Methodist Church of Eureka Springs will have a Maundy Thursday service at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at 195 Huntsville Road. The church will gather at 6 p.m. Friday, March 30, for a Good Friday service. The church will celebrate the resurrection at 7 a.m. Sunday, April 1, with a special sunrise
service followed by breakfast and an Easter egg hunt for the children of the community. The Easter morning celebration will begin at 10 a.m. Holiday Island Presbyterian Church, Stateline at Walnut, invites the community to participate in their Lenten Season Services beginning with a Maundy Thursday service at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 29. A Good Friday soup luncheon will be held at noon Friday, March 30, followed by a service. The church will hold its Easter Celebration at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 1. Faith Christian Family Church will host the Easter Extravaganza at the Great Passion Play from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 31. There will be an Easter egg hunt, food, games and prizes. Rabbi Rob Lennick will return to inspire, educate and share his wisdom with the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 1, at 17 Elk St. An Easter potluck will follow the service. Please bring a dish or beverage to share.
New Day Fellowship at 440 Passion Play Road will have an Easter service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 16, followed by a meal and an Easter egg hunt. The church will set up a backdrop for family photos both inside and outside, and all are welcome. First Christian Church of Eureka Springs will have an Easter Morning service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 1, at Passion Play Road, featuring special music, singing and a message from Pastor Mark Golaway on “Calvary’s Love Blessing.” Calvary Chapel at 150 Passion Play Road in Eureka Springs will have a resurrection service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 1, and Holiday Island Community Church at 188 Stateline Drive will have an Easter service at 9:30 a.m. that same morning.
Berryville and Green Forest
Easter events begin in Berryville with a puppet show and Easter egg hunt held by Towering Oaks Church at 6 p.m. on Good Friday, March 30. The Easter egg hunt is for
infants through fifth-grade children. Families are asked to bring their own baskets. Special prizes will be provided by area businesses. For more information, call 870-423-9217 or 870-423-3325. The church is located one mile west of Walmart on Highway 62. Church on the Hill will hold Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and its Easter service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, April 1, at 907 S. Main St. Faith Apostolic Church will hold an Easter service at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 1, followed by a gathering and potluck meal. First Free Will Baptist Church will hold an Easter egg hunt Sunday, April 1, at 908 Spur and Freeman Switch. The worship service is at 10:45 a.m., with the Easter egg hunt following it. Green Forest United Baptist Church will be holding a Family Day and Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 1. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., and the worship service will begin at 10:45 a.m., with Family Day and the Egg Hunt following the service.
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Announcements FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 209 Spring St., Eureka Springs, AR 72632 479-981-2001 Rev. John C. Gibson Join us every Sunday for an hour of Peace. Ease your worries, Strengthen your Heart. Everyone is Welcome! FLORA ROJA COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE & APOTHECARY- providing affordable healthcare for the whole community. Sliding scale fee. $15-$35 per treatment with an additional $15 paperwork fee the first visit only. You decide what you can afford to pay! Francesca Garcia Giri, L.Ac, 479-253-4968. 119 Wall Street. www.florarojaacupuncture.com THE EUREKA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET **We are accepting applications for new vendors. Come visit us for fresh fruits, vegetables, fresh baked goods, soaps, jellies, meats, and hot breakfast! In addition, the Saturday Market will now have beef, pork, turkey, chicken and eggs! We have some great vendors here, come on down. Winter Schedule: Thursdays & Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Community Center, 44 Kingshighway. (location of old High School)
Classifieds Garage Sale ESTATE SALE SATURDAY March 31st, 9am-5pm. 4 Augusta Lane, HI. Wood Desk, Liquor Cabinets, Dressers, Handicapped Equipment, Tools, Lamps, Sofa Bed, W/D, LOTS MORE! SALE INSIDE
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All Positions Full Time With Year Round Job Opportunities Please apply at: Best Western Inn of the ozarks 207 West Van Buren, eureka springs Phone: 479-253-9768 or send resume to sales@innoftheozarks.com
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Garage Sale New Items Every Week
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Holiday Island Shopping Center behind the Gas Station 3 FAMILY SALE 19 Hawk Dr., HI Friday, April 6th & Saturday, April 7, 8am-3pm. Nice variety of items: Vintage, Primitive & Newer. Furniture, rugs, lamps, tables, tools, picnic table, patio & yard, BBQ, kitchen, flaretop stove, generator, household, musical, M&F jackets, local art, and more. Rain/Storm schedule to be the next weekend. Early Bird Friendly
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT Mud St. Cafe for the positions of Dishwasher. Apply in person.
Now Hiring: 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. Once trained and hired this position allows you to: • Earn $9.25 per hour • Earn bonuses • Paid holidays • Part-time schedule to fit around your life’s needs • Work up to 28 hours per week • Participate in voluntary benefits programs which includes Agency’s retirement program; employer match after one year of employment • FREE TRAINING AVAILABLE • April 2 - 6, 2018
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Well groomed, friendly Individuals of good character may apply
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Help Wanted CAN-U-CANOE RIVERVIEW CABINS Part-time and Full-time Housekeeping positions available. Great place to work, flexible hours/schedules. Must have cell phone/transportation. $12/hr. 479-253-5966
Help Wanted
THE GOOD SHEPHERD HUMANE SOCIETY Will hold its monthly board meeting on the 4th Wednesday of the month. For the months of March, June and September the meetings will be held at 5:30 pm. The location will be at the Good Shepherd Humane Society Meet and Greet room.
Garage Sale
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To place a classified ad in the CITIZEN, stop by the office, call 479-253-0070, or e-mail us at citizendesk@cox-internet.com
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
ACORD'S HOME CENTER Is seeking the right person for full-time position. This individual must be motivated, have an outgoing/positive personality and be fully customer oriented. Retail, hardware/building materials and flooring background is a plus. A current driver's license, a clean background check/drug screen and (depending upon the position applied for) the ability to lift 90 lbs to chest height are all requirements to join our team. Acord's offers a fast paced, positive work environment, year round hours, competitive pay, paid vacation, and an opportunity to grow. Submit your resume and pick up an application at 251 Huntsville Road or call 479-253-9642 ALL POSITIONS AVAILABLE NOW Previous experience a plus. Please apply in person at New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main BLUE SPRING HERITAGE CENTER Now hiring Gift Shop Attendants & Garden laborers. Dependable people please call (479) 244-6418 CABIN RESORT IN the Beaver Lake/Mundell area is seeking a part-time housekeeper, 3, possibly more, days a week. Sundays a must. Must be dependable, have transportation, cell phone. Great starting pay. Call 479-363-9991 to set up application/interview time.
GREEN ACRE LODGE Has Immediate Openings for a CNA and Housekeeper. Call 479-530-3779 or bring resume to 89 Hillside Dr., Holiday Island. HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED BRACKENRIDGE LODGE $11/hr. Part-time. Transportation required. Apply in person at 352 W. Van Buren. LAKE SHORE CABINS At 2174 Mundell Rd. is looking for a dependable experienced part-time Housekeeper. Open year round, good pay, year end bonus, vacation pay. Call Donna 479-244-5091 or Apply at office between 9am-5pm daily.
Real Estate for Sale FOR SALE: 3BR/2BA with open floor plan in Holiday Island, AR. Large fenced yard with detached 1,500 sq.ft. shop and 2 car garage. Call Kevin 318-347-0553
Commercial for Sale CENTER OF OLD DOWNTOWN 3,800 sq.ft. 4 rental spaces on 3 levels. Located between Spring St. & Main St. 479-253-8700 OWN SOME EUREKA Excellent Opportunity. Turnkey Restaurant/Bar. Great Location and Parking. Unlimited Potential, Under $100K. Owner Financing, WAC. 479-903-0699
Services Offered ANDY STEWART/OZARK PAINT COMPANY: Specializing in interior painting. Also exterior, decks and pressure washing services available. Call 479-253-3764. DEBRA REID, LCSW Psychotherapy. Most insurances accepted. Call for appointment 479-244-7784. Sliding scale fee for cash payments. HANDYWOMAN. Veteran Owned. Inside & out. Repairs, renew, cleanup, hauling, lawns, more. References 479-253-7147/870-505-6570. Visa/MC/Paypal. FB/@handymanservicesarkansas. HOMETOWN CARPET CLEANING Professional Residential/Commercial Carpet Cleaning, Area Rug Cleaning, Tile & Grout Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Pet Odor Removal & more! 479-418-3406
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Services Offered
For Rent
CHIMNEY WORKS - Complete chimney services: sweeps, repairs, relining, and installation. Call Bob Messer. 479-253-2284
HOLIDAY ISLAND APARTMENTS 1BR $550/mo. Ground level w/private patio. $500/deposit. Available April 1st. Small pet OK w/extra deposit. Call Don 479-244-5527
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
HOLIDAY ISLAND TOWN HOUSE 2 Bedroom, 1 & 1/2 Bath w/Spa tub, Fireplace, Bay Window, Private Deck, $650-$700/mo. 479-253-4385
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 NEED HELP? CALL BILLY! Commercial or Residential. Deck Refinishing, Power-washing, Leaf removal, Carpentry, Painting, Light construction, Gutter cleaning, Yard clean-ups, etc. 479-244-5827 RIKARD PLUMBING, LLC - 50 years plus experience. Licensed in Arkansas. We do remodels, new construction, and service calls. 417-271-0345 after 5:30p.m. 417-271-6623 SAW-N-LOGS By Tyler Thomas. Chainsaw Carving-Tree Sculpture. Commercial and Residential. See Pictures on Instagram: tylerthomas1224. Call 479-244-7853 for your sculpture!
For Rent 2BR/1BA HOUSE, LOWER UNIT 30 Glenn St. Big Kitchen, Big Living Room, W/D. $700/mo. Utilities not included. First/Deposit. References. 479-236-4869 2BR/1BA KINGSHIGHWAY Downtown walkable. Apartment in four unit building. Deck, wooded view. One off street parking space. $600/mo. First/last plus $300/deposit. Lease, references, stable work history/income required. No drama, no party animals, quiet neighborhood. Behave or begone. You pay all utilities except trash. Call 479-981-3700, ask for Bob. 4B LEATHERWOOD DUPLEX 2BR, $550/mo.+utilities. Available April 1st. References. No pets. 262-496-5025 or Don 479-253-7255 DOWNTOWN EUREKA 2BR HOUSE $1,200/mo+deposits including ALL utilities, private entrance, patio, off-street parking. 479-981-2507 No pets/smoking. Available April 15th
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Citizen of the Week Bren Marshell is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Marshell has been putting on the 2nd Saturday event in Eureka for the past few months, where the community comes together to hear musicians and enjoy some food. According to Fiona Richards, many new friendships have been formed because of the gathering. “Thanks, Bren,” Richards said. “We are proud to be your friend!” To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen. Editor.Eureka@ gmail.com.
HOUSE FOR RENT HI 2BR/2BA, garage, storage shed, stone fireplace. Close to all amenities. $800/mo. Security and cleaning deposit required. No smoking/pets. 479-253-8893/479-981-1055 LOOKING FOR THE (ALMOST) Perfect Room Mate. Great big old house on Eureka Street. Walking distance to everything. House is furnished except for your bedroom. No smoking or partying. Female preferred. Positive attitude is a big plus. $400/mo.+Utilities. Dava, 970-309-0510 ROOMS FOR RENT $600/includes utilities/WiFi, (woman, long term/temp) and/or $450 for skilled help with some renovations and odd jobs, temporary. 479-244-5743 SENIOR HOUSING 1BR For seniors age 62 and up. Quiet neighborhoods, CH/CA, refrigerator, range, grab bars in bath. Water/trash paid. Community room/laundry on site. Rent based on income. Berryville: 870-423-6860 or 870-423-2156. Green Forest: 870-438-6558 or The Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-432-9721. Equal Opportunity Housing Developments. UPSTAIRS APARTMENT 1BR/1BA Rent includes W/D, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher. The apartment sits on a 6 acre farm. Renter pays all utilities. $400/mo+$100/deposit. 479-244-6526
Commercial for Rent DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL: 814sq.ft., on Main St., next to rainbow stairway, 2 entrances, private bath, outside deck. Newly Remodeled. 479-253-8700
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RETAIL SPACE FOR LEASE 1,100 sq.ft. Open floor plan. Downtown, right across from Basin Park. First/Last/Deposit. 479-253-1608
RESTAURANT & LOUNGE EXTENSIVE WINE LIST FULL BAR
FEATURING Chef Jeff Clements THURSDAYS LOCALS NIGHT $14.95 $16.95 Specials
LunchServing 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thurs., Fri. & Sat. Dinner Nightly Dinner Nightly p.m. pm Seating from 5:005-9 – 9:00 37 N. Main • 479-253-6756 • RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED
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Gluten Free Come check out our Authentic Italian creations at ‘Fresh: The Italian Family Bistro’. Chef owned and operated.
Open 6 Days a Week (Closed Tues.) Mon., Wed., Thurs. 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fri. 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. • Sat. 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sun. 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • Sunday Brunch
479-253-9300 • 179 N. Main St., Eureka Springs
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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 29: Video/Essay Contest
All Carroll County high school students are invited to complete in a video/essay contest with the topic question of ‘Why is it important to be involved in the political process?’ Answers can be in videos of one to three minutes or essays 750 words or less. First place will win $200. Second place will win $74, and third place will win $25. All entries are welcome through Thursday, March 29. Essay winners and the public will be invited to view the winning entries later this spring. Submission details and rules are available on the Democratic Party of Carroll County website CarrollCountyDemocrats.org.
March 29 through April 1: Lenten Services
The Holiday Island Presbyterian Church, Stateline at Walnut, invites the community to participate in their Lenten Season Services. The church will hold a Maundy Thursday service at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 29. A Good Friday soup luncheon will be held at noon Friday, March 30, followed by a service. The church will hold its Easter Celebration at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 1. Everyone is welcome.
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March 30: Passover Seder Meal
The First Christian Church at 763 Passion Play Road in Eureka Springs will hold a Passover Seder Meal at 6 p.m. Friday, March 30, and the public is invited to attend. There is no charge, but there will be a free will offering taken to defray the cost of the Seder foods. The church asks that guests RSVP by calling 479-2538015 to let them know how many will be attending.
April 1: Easter Morning Service
The First Christian Church of Eureka Springs invites everyone to attend their Easter Morning service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 1, at 763 Passion Play Road. There will be special music and singing that morning, and Pastor Mark Golaway’s message will be ‘Calvary’s Love Blessing.’
April 3: HI Art Guild Meeting
The Holiday Island Art Guild will be meeting at Fire, Om, Earth Retreat Center and Botanical Sanctuary Home at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 3. The art guild will visit the collaborative creativity art studio of Lorna and Craig Trigg Hirsch. Some of the classes offered in the studio are poetry, boot making, flute making, yoga, dance, meditation and women’s retreats.
April 7: Ellen Stephenson Concert
In conjunction with the 25th Anniversary being celebrated at Holiday Island Community Church this year, the public is invited to an Ellen Stephenson concert from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Saturday, April 7, in the Church Sanctuary. Guest artists will include Jim Swiggart, T.J. Strecker and Cat Templeton. The concert is free, and the church is located at 188 Stateline Drive in Holiday Island. For more information, call 479-253-8200.
April 10: Goddess Gala and Merlin Foundation Fundraiser
The annual Goddess Gala and Merlin Foundation Fundraiser will be held from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. Activities include dance music, drumming, a silent auction, a raffle and a potluck feast. All proceeds support the Merlin Foundation’s valuable work with abused children. Guests are asked to bring a gourmet dish and beverage. This is a woman-only event, and women are encouraged to ‘dress like a goddess.’ Tickets are $14 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets are available at Gazebo Books, Annie’s at the New Orleans Hotel, the Eureka Mar-
ket, the Eureka Springs School of the Arts (ESSA) or from Valerie Damon. For more information, visit GoddessGala.com.
April 14 and 15: Eureka Spring Cleanin’
Keep Arkansas Beautiful, a Keep America Beautiful affiliate, is sponsoring Eureka Spring Cleanin’ in the Holler from 10 a.m. Saturday, April 14, to 10 p.m. Sunday, April 15, at The Farm campground at 1 Blue Heron Lane in Eureka Springs. There will be a potluck supper, camping and live music. The cost is $12.50 per night per adult. Kids 12 and under are free. Proceeds go toward the Keep Arkansas Beautiful foundation for future cleanups in the area.
April 17: Music Biz 101 Workshop
Music Biz 101, a free workshop sponsored by the Basin Park Hotel and CSquared Ranch Records, will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, April 17, in the Basin Park Hotel ballroom in Eureka Springs. Learn what it takes to be a paid musician from the set list to the tax form and beyond. The workshop will include lunch and is limited to 20 people. To reserve a spot or for more information, call 479-253-6086.
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