Lovely County Citizen Mar. 30, 2017

Quilts of Valor Local veterans honored Page 9

Visit us online: www.lovelycitizen.com VOLUME 18 NUMBER 43

Kite Fest flies high TCWR’s annual event a success Page 14

YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER MARCH 30, 2017

TOPNEWS Have a seat for a veteran

American Legion hosts chili cook-off, auction Photos on Page 15

n Options for water, sewer

Council considers third rate increase proposal Page 3

n CAPC has

new opening

Ragsdell resigns, leaves open seat on commission Page 5

n ‘A public

health issue’

WCCAD receives three bids for ambulance service Page 7

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DISPATCH Desk

March 20 2:14 a.m. — A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of one subject for driving while intoxicated, implied consent, resisting arrest and violating the city noise ordinance and the arrest of a second subject for public intoxication.

10:10 a.m. — The animal control officer responded to a complaint of a dog being allowed to run loose and uncontrolled. The owner was issued a warning for violating the leash ordinance.

12:41 p.m. — A clerk at an area hotel advised that a purse was found and needed to be picked up. An officer responded to collect the property, which was later returned to the owner.

2:18 p.m. — A caller advised of a driver who went across the road several times.

An officer responded and made contact with the driver at a local restaurant. The driver was not intoxicated, just tired.

9:37 p.m. — An officer responded to an alarm at an area restaurant. The building was secure.

9:38 p.m. — A complainant advised that a male guest with two small children was at his hotel and he was concerned for their welfare. An officer responded and spoke with the hotel manager and guest. Everything was fine.

11:42 p.m. — Multiple calls were received about a disturbance at an area cottage. Officers responded, and the parties involved went to their rooms for the night.

March 21 10:47 a.m. — An officer arrested a subject on an outstanding Carroll County warrant.

10:56 a.m. — An officer responded to an alarm at an area business and checked the property. The building was secure, and the owner checked the business. All was well.

11:54 a.m. — Carroll County dispatch advised of two 911 hangups from a single number that they pinged to an area

By Kelby Newcomb

apartment complex. They advised that no one would speak during the call, but they could hear muffled background noise but no sounds of distress. An officer made contact with the apartment manager to see if the number was listed for any residents.

The caller was not located.

12:50 p.m. — A complainant advised that she noticed an irregularity on her bank statement regarding a check and the bank had advised her to file a report. She was referred to the sheriff’s office since the incident occurred outside the city limits.

2:27 p.m. — A caller advised that someone had painted the face of a storefront statue.

8:14 p.m. — A caller advised of an erratic driver in a silver truck. An officer responded but was not able to locate the vehicle.

March 22 3:00 a.m. — Carroll County Sheriff’s Office advised of a one-vehicle accident.

An officer responded and took a report.

1:30 p.m. — Fayetteville Police Department issued an advisory to be on the lookout for a suicidal subject, who might be armed with a handgun and was known to frequent the Eureka Springs area with his girlfriend. Officers checked the local areas but did not locate either vehicle listed in the advisory.

2:05 p.m. — Carroll County dispatch advised of EMS responding to an area restaurant for a female who looked like she had been beaten up and passed out.

The female was unresponsive, and EMS transported her to the hospital for treatment.

2:57 p.m. — A caller advised of a large dog running around the neighborhood. The dog was returned to its owner, who was issued a warning for violating the leash law.

3:44 p.m. — A caller reported two vehicles illegally parked in front of a business.

An officer responded, but the vehicles See Dispatch, page 21

Correction The Goddess Gala will take place on Wednesday, April 12. An article in the March 23 issue incorrectly stated the date.

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Council considers third proposal for water, sewer rate increase

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

After Monday night’s Eureka Springs City Council meeting, citizens have three proposals for water and sewer rate increases to consider.

Mayor Butch Berry presented the third plan, saying he believes it addresses concerns regarding two other proposals discussed at the council’s March 13 meeting. Those two options are increasing water and sewer rates 30 percent across the board or establishing a bond service fee. Berry said Monday that a third proposal increases the sewer rate by 21 percent and applies a usage fee to the final bill.

Berry said March 13 the service fee would depend on how much water a consumer uses.

According to a handout, there were 1,885 water and sewer accounts in 2016, with 792 accounts in Tier 1 (42 percent), 848 accounts in Tier 2 (45 percent) and 246 accounts in Tier 3 (13 percent). The numbers for each tier actually total 1,886, one more than the 1,885 listed on the handout.

Tier 1 includes those who use less than 2,000 gallons of water a month, Tier 2 includes those who use between 2,000 and 8,000 gallons and Tier 3 includes those who use 8,000 gallons and up.

Handouts from both meetings detail how the proposed changes would affect the average water bill of a consumer in each tier. The average monthly bill of a consumer in Tier 1 is $20.70, with $11.20 going toward water and $9.50 going toward sewer; that would increase to $26.91 with the proposed 30 percent across-the-board increase, the handout says. That is an increase of $6.21 per month. The proposed bond service fee would be $5 for Tier 1, the handout says, making the average bill of a Tier 1 consumer $25.70. The handout says the sewer rate would go up to $11.49 with

the proposed 21 percent increase along with a proposed $5 usage fee, making the average bill of a Tier 1 consumer $27.69. That is an increase of $6.99 per month.

The average monthly bill of a consumer in Tier 2 is $51.31, with $24,48 going toward water and $26.84 going toward sewer; that would increase to $66.71 with the proposed 30 percent across-the-board increase, the handout says. That is an increase of $15.39 per month. The proposed bond service fee would be $20 for Tier 2, the handout says, making the average bill of a Tier 2 consumer $71.32. The handout says the sewer rate would go up to $32.47 with the proposed 21 percent increase along with a proposed $10 usage fee, making the average bill of a Tier 1 consumer $66.95. That is an increase of $15.63 per month.

The average monthly bill of a consumer in Tier 3 is $2,606.93, with $1,176.32 going toward water and $1,430.61 going toward sewer; that would increase to $3,388.88 with the proposed 30 percent across-the-board increase, the handout says. That is an increase of $781.95 per month. The proposed bond service fee would be $55 for Tier 3, the handout says, making the average bill of a Tier 3 consumer $2,661.93. The handout says the sewer rate would go up to $1,731.03 with the proposed 21 percent increase along with a proposed $50 usage fee, making the average bill of a Tier 1 consumer $2,957.35. That is an increase of $350.42 per month.

The proposed 30 percent across-theboard increase would bring in $429,921 per year, the handout says, while the proposed bond service fee would bring in $413,400 per year and the proposed 21 percent sewer increase and tier-based service fee would bring in $459,775 per year.

Berry reminded the council of the reason behind the proposed increase,

saying the city can’t meet its bond covenants for sewer and water. He said the third proposal would help with this more than the others. The handout says the city could pay its 2010 bond by 2020 and its 2008 bond by 2024 under the third proposal. Berry said this is ideal.

“For the first time in Eureka Springs, we will be debt-free on water and sewer bonds,” Berry said.

He added that the third proposal doesn’t increase the water rate, which he said makes it more fair for the citizens of Eureka Springs.

Alderman David Mitchell said he liked the third plan.

“The people that came in to speak … this is what they asked for. This is it,” Mitchell said. “If you don’t have sewer, you’re not paying for it and water’s not going up. I like the fact that the emphasis is paying off the bond indebtedness. As soon as the bond indebtedness is paid off, there’s more money for the infrastructure.”

Alderwoman Kristi Kendrick said she looked over the Arkansas Municipal Code on sewer systems and said she’s not comfortable with water revenue compensating for sewer when it comes to the bond payments. The service fee, she said, is required of all residents whether they pay for sewer or not.

“It’s really very clear to me that the intention under state law is the sewer fees cover all costs, not just operational costs but also the bonds that were used to pay for that,” Kendrick said. “This is my favorite alternative provided as yet, but I think it is still wanting in it is requiring people that do not require any sewer service to pay toward sewer service. I think it’s in violation of state law.”

Alderwoman Mickey Schneider said the fee goes toward the water and sewer infrastructure, not just sewer.

“It’s worth it to me to see our city not

only get their bills wiped out … but it gives the infrastructure fix, which we’re in dire need of,” Schneider said. “I’d be more than willing to pay for a paltry $7 a month. For small businesses, I don’t see any of them would have a problem with $15 a month to get all this done.”

City attorney Tim Weaver read a part of the code saying the revenue from rates collected by the city could be used to pay for bonds. Berry added that the bond includes sewer and water.

“It’s both water and sewer. It’s not just sewer,” Berry said. “It’s not just water. It’s combined water and sewer.”

“The bonds we have are not just sewer bonds. They are water and sewer bonds,” alderman Terry McClung agreed.

“But they were used for sewer purposes,” Kendrick said.

Weaver referred again to the chapter in the code and said the third proposal would help the city accomplish multiple goals.

“It will provide for a fund to create improved infrastructure. One of the scenarios presented to you a while ago was, ‘Let’s pay for it as we go,’ ” Weaver said. “If you never build up any extra money, you’re either going to go back into debt as soon as these bonds are paid off or you’re never going to be able to repair the system and it’s eventually going to wear out.”

Kendrick said she disagreed with the code Weaver quoted.

“I think the chapter from which you cited … pertains to refuse disposal.

There’s a separate chapter that relates to waterworks and water supply,” Kendrick said. “I don’t think what you read is pertinent to this.”

Mitchell said he liked the third plan best and moved that the council present that as its proposal at the town hall meeting on Wednesday, March 29. The council voted, with everyone besides Kendrick voting in favor of the motion.

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Eureka Springs citizens could have the opportunity to vote in a special election later this year.

On Monday night, the Eureka Springs City Council read a proposed ordinance establishing a special election to renew the parks department’s 0.125 percent tax.

Parks director Justin Huss told the council the four-year tax is coming up for renewal and said the department would appreciate having a special election to continuing collecting it. The tax, Huss said, applies to capital improvements at Lake Leatherwood City Park.

“We feel we have the accountability and can demonstrate what we’ve done with that money and have some projects we’ve yet to do,” Huss said.

He asked the council to approve the proposed ordinance on a first and second reading, leaving final approval for the council’s next meeting. Huss said the council could approve an emergency clause to ensure the special election will take place when it needs to. He said it’s important that the election take place in June so the commission can keep collecting the tax.

“The reason the June deadline is important is because the collections continue through there, keeping it intact … making it a renewal instead of a new issue,” Huss said. “If it doesn’t go by that, we would be facing a new issue, which would require a petition and a big lapse in collections for us as well.”

Alderwoman Peg Adamson asked Huss how much money the department expects to collect from the tax, and Huss said the tax generated around $500,000 in the past four years. He explained the improvements the tax has helped pay for in that time, saying it has covered maintenance issues. It will continue to be used for this purpose, Huss said, if voters approve it in a special election later this year.

“Things like that … aren’t quite as glamorous but are high-dollar items that will need to be done,” Huss said.

Alderman David Mitchell said he’d like to see Black Bass Dam added onto the tax.

Mayor Butch Berry said a new initiative would have to be approved by voters for that to happen.

“So you’re just wanting to do a special election to extend the sunset of that,” Mitchell said. “Knowing the timeframes and everything, it just seems like it’s always … a last-minute thing. It’s a rush, and we’re in a hurry.”

He continued, “You would’ve thought if you wanted this you would’ve thought about it sooner instead of having us do an emergency clause and push it through.

That’s kind of irritating to me.”

Berry said the parks department has been working hard to get the proposed ordinance for the special election in front of the council.

“They have been working the last month, six weeks or more, trying to get their ducks in order to do this,” Berry said. “It is the first time the council has heard it, but they have been working on it for quite a while.”

Huss said that’s why he wanted the council to consider the proposed ordinance over the span of two meetings.

“We wanted to make sure we had at least two meetings to spread that out. To some extent, there were some things out of our control that put us a little further behind on schedule,” Huss said. “I assure you I was wanting to do this quickly.”

Alderwoman Kristi Kendrick said she thought other parts of the city could use a tax, such as Black Bass Dam or The Auditorium.

“I will vote for this because I think it ought to be presented to the electorate, but I am concerned about these other things,” Kendrick said.

Alderwoman Mickey Schneider said the tax is much-needed for the city’s youth to have a place for activities.

“I’ve raised five kids here. When my kids were growing up, it was working at a job busing tables when you were 14,” Schneider said. “There was nothing. No youth clubs, no things going on at The Aud. This

ordinance gives our children of our town a place to do activities kids are supposed to do instead of meandering around town doing drugs or whatever. There should never be a problem in 1 percent going to our children.”

Mitchell said he agreed with Kendrick.

“If I was voting on this just to do it without going to an election, in all honesty I wouldn’t,” Mitchell said. “The reason I wouldn’t is because of the infrastructure issues and the other needs in the city. I will vote for it because I’d like to see the public weigh in on it and just let them make the decision.”

Alderman Terry McClung moved to approve the proposed ordinance on a first reading, and the council agreed to do so. He moved to approve it on a second reading by title only, which proved to be a little more contentious. Mitchell abstained, McClung, Schneider and alderman Bob Thomas voted in favor of it and Adamson and Kendrick voted against it. Berry voted yes, breaking the tie and approving the proposed ordinance on a second reading.

“I would like to point out this is the second time parks has come to us with an emergency that I recall,” Kendrick said.

“Last time was with a grant that had to be submitted the next week. I think you knew about the grant long enough ahead of time.”

Huss said he would have preferred to bring the issue to the council sooner but couldn’t do so because of circumstances out of his control.

“Life is life. This is a complicated, fuzzy issue with lots of calls to Little Rock, not just in the last two weeks,” Huss said.

“We’ve known about this tax my entire tenure here, and we’ve been working on it.”

The council moved on, discussing the cemetery commission’s need for a truck.

Thomas brought up the issue at a meeting earlier this year when the council approved an ordinance moving a vehicle from public works to the parks department. Berry remembered that meeting Monday, saying he’s been working with city attorney Tim See Council, page 12

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CAPC events coordinator addresses city-sponsored entertainment at workshop

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

The Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission had a new face at it workshop on Wednesday, March 22.

Andy Green, recently hired as the commission’s events coordinator, spoke at the workshop about the type of entertainment that needs to be held in the city for the rest of the year. Green said he knows the responsibility he has and takes that seriously.

“When you go to spend the taxpayers’ dollars, I want to make sure before I get too far off the agenda I’m doing what you all had in mind,” Green said. “I’ve managed public funds before and private funds as well. I’m very budget conscious.

I just want to make sure I don’t deviate from what your wishes were when you constructed your budget.”

He gave a rundown of the commission’s 2017 budget, saying $45,000 has been allocated for entertainment in the

park and other city venues. Green outlined the events to be held in Basin Park for seven to eight months of the year, including Dancing in the Park, Drumming in the Park and Music in the Park. After all those expenses come out of the budget, Green said, there should be around $17,500 left for city-run festivals.

“As you can see, we don’t have a lot of money to throw around per act for any of those festivals or weekends,” Green said.

“My understanding is you guys want to raise the bar here…put some names with some meaning on the dance floor.”

He continued, “I’m not complaining. I could put some good talent on the stage with those budgets, but if you want to raise the bar significantly, you may want to consider what you want to do with the…festivals and whether or not that gives us the resources to attract the artists that will give you some marketing bang for your buck. We are not selling tickets here. We want to bring people to town.”

Chairman Ken Ketelsen said the city

Ragsdell resigns from CAPC Charles Ragsdell has resigned from the Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission.

Mike Maloney, executive director of the CAPC, reported March 24 that Ragsdell’s position has been vacated.

It is Position 7 and expires on June 30, 2018.

Any adult resident of Carroll County with an interest or background in tourism can apply for the seat. It is in the best interest of the commission that the applicant be involved in some capacity in the tourism industry. The commission will review the applicants based on their tourism background and the overall contributions they could make during their service.

The commissioners will select an individual who, in their opinion, will make the most outstanding contribu-

tions to the commission. The commission’s nomination must be approved by the Eureka Springs City Council before the new commissioner can step into their role.

Those interested in the position can find applications, requirements for serving on the CAPC and where to go for more information at www.CAPC. biz.

Applications can be sent electronically to Director@EurekaSprings.org or mailed to the CAPC at P.O. Box 522, Eureka Springs, Ark. 72632. They can also be hand-delivered to the CAPC at 121 E. Van Buren, Suite 3 B in Eureka Springs. The deadline to submit an application is April 11.

The commission will review applications at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at City Hall.

has faced budget problems for some time, saying he wants to have good performers in town but knows the budget makes that difficult.

“I don’t think any of us expect to get brand-name recognition out of performers for those resources. Is there anything that could happen at The Auditorium for paid tickets to piggyback on those events?” Ketelsen said.

Green said he doesn’t believe the commission is facing an impossible problem.

“You have a long history of some great performers here of presenting great music. There are good artists, some very talented artists, that are not yet demanding huge guarantees that are up and coming in the world,” Green said. “You have to go out and find them. That’s the trick. My suggestion is we begin to rebuild those brands simply by making sure what we put on this stage is top-notch. It may not be brand recognizable, but it’s topnotch.”

He said he’s had quite a bit of expe-

rience rebuilding brands in this manner.

“I’ve rebuilt some programs in other places before, and I’ve also rebuilt some facilities in that I wanted to try to build new customers up or regain the usage of old customers,” Green said. “I’m kind of wearing two hats here.”

Finance director Rick Bright suggested that Green focus on the Folk Festival, one of the city’s oldest festivals and the only one with significant CAPC funding in 2017.

“The bottom line is he thinks we need some more money in our budget, especially on the Folk Festival,” Bright said.

“I agree. How do you put on a festival for $12,000 and have any talent whatsoever?”

“This is what I have to work with,” Green said.

Green said he’s optimistic about the future of the city’s entertainment. Moving forward, he said, he will be contacting agents and artists to see what kind of talent he can bring to town.

Parks commission agrees to destroy 2011 financial documents

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

The Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission agreed on Tuesday, March 21, to destroy financial records from 2011.

Office manager Dove Bolerjack explained that the commission is legally allowed to destroy financial documents every four years but has been doing so every six years. The documents include canceled checks and deposit slips, Bolerjack said.

She said storage is becoming a problem with the documents piling up.

“Is there any advantage at all to keeping that an extra two years?” chairman Bill Featherstone asked.

“I don’t see one,” Bolerjack said.

Commissioner Stephen Foster moved to destroy the documents, and the commission

unanimously agreed.

Also at the meeting, Foster presented reports for the Springs Committee and Lake Leatherwood Committee. He said the Springs Committee is working to ensure the water quality is up to par, regularly collecting data to be sure. At Lake Leatherwood, Foster said, more signage is badly needed at the entrance of the park and other areas.

Foster recalled hiking recently and running into a man who had his dog with him.

He told the man Leatherwood is a leash-only park, Foster said, and the man pointed out there’s no signage saying so in the area.

“So signage is our important focus in the next steps for improvements at Leatherwood,” Foster said.

The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at City Hall.

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Carroll County orchestra unites beginner, experienced musicians for spring concert

By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com

The Carroll County Community Orchestra has grown an ensemble of beginner and experienced musicians for its spring concert.

The spring concert is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30, in the Eureka Springs Auditorium. Conductor Jim Swiggart said the theme of the spring concert will be “A Portrait of America” and is based on how the arts have affected the cultural life of the United States.

“We will have an MC [master of ceremonies] who will give program noes to enhance the enjoyment of each selection for our audience by explaining how the pieces relate to America,” Swiggart said.

The concert will feature the following pieces and arrangements: “The Star Spangled Banner,” “Military Escort,” “Londonderry Air,” “Colors of the Wind,”

“English Folk Song Suite,” “Disney Film Favorites,” “Africa,” “American Folk Rhapsody No. 1,” “The Bare Necessities,” “Malagueña,” “The Best of Henry Mancini” and “Semper Fidelis.”

“We will close with Semper Fidelis by John Phillip Sousa in honor of his band playing the dedication ceremonies of the Eureka Springs Auditorium,” Swiggart said.

He said that the concert’s wide variety of literature reflects the equally wide variety of musicians in the orchestra. The group features everyone from professional musicians to band students, he said, including students from Alpena, Berryville, Eureka Springs and Green Forest schools.

Home-schooled student Melonee Clark plays flute in the orchestra and said she enjoys that the group provides an opportunity for her to be part of an ensemble.

See Orchestra, page 26

Photo by David Bell

Students from Eureka Springs, Berryville, Green Forest and Alpena are part of the Carroll County Community Orchestra.

GSHS to show off new facility at adoption event April 1

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

After a year of work, Good Shepherd Humane Society is almost done building its new meet and greet room.

Shelter manager Sandra Mittler reported at the board of directors meeting on Wednesday, March 22, that construction on the room is almost completed. Mittler said locals can tour the room at a spring adoption event from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 1. She explained the purpose of the room, saying it will allow potential adopters to meet animals they like in a quiet, private environment.

“We’ve got a lot left to do, but we’re going to pull it off. The plumber is coming tomorrow. That will be finished,” Mittler said. “We’re going to pull it together.

There may be a few little things that aren’t finished, but I don’t think people will notice that. We’re really excited to show it off.”

Board president Jay Fusaro said he’s excited, too.

“It really looks terrific,” Fusaro said.

“I’ve been there a few times over the last couple of weeks. It’s a really clean environment visually and smell-wise as well. I think there’s been a noticeable difference outside and inside.”

He added, “For those who haven’t been to the shelter lately, I’d encourage you to go. Kathy’s doing a great job of keeping it really clean. Whatever you guys are doing, it’s really terrific.”

“We’re short-staffed, so everybody’s pitching in,” Mittler said.

The shelter is looking for two full-time dog techs, Mittler said. She said former cat tech Kathy Cobb has been promoted to office manager, with a former dog tech moved over to a cat tech position. The full-time dog tech positions have different schedules, Mittler said. She said one position is for Friday through Tuesday, and the other is for Tuesday through Saturday.

Mittler said the shelter recently moved two more dogs to the north to be adopted, following the paw prints of five other dogs

from the shelter who were transferred to a Minnesota shelter in February. These dogs are all long-term dogs, Mittler said.

“It’s really nice they’re in homes and good homes,” she said. “That was a really good connection we made.”

Interim treasurer Rosemary Fusaro presented the financial report, saying the shelter has a net loss year-to-date of $9,667.

“However, as you recall, January and February are not very strong months for us because tourists aren’t up,” Rosemary Fusaro said. “We had a budgeted loss for the month of $10,000 year-to-date.”

The shelter came out ahead of the budget by around $500, she said. She pointed out that the shelter will have a little more money for improvements after the meet and greet building is complete. The grant the shelter used for that building, she said, will have a little money left for other work. Rosemary Fusaro said the grant originally had $18,000. The shelter now has $6,000 left, she said, and will prob-

ably have around $4,000 left once the building is complete.

“That’s for other improvements we can discuss and you can vote on at some point in time,” she said. “Then we can go back to the grant people.”

The thrift store revenue was $500 more than budgeted in February, Rosemary Fusaro said. She said the shelter kept expenses down well, too.

“We had really great numbers on expenses last month year-to-date,” she said.

“That’s general operating expenses, so great job on controlling those expenses last month.”

Jay Fusaro had even better news. He said a couple from Dallas visited the shelter recently and donated $5,000.

“They donated $2,500 last year and $5,000 this year, so we’ll see that reflected in March numbers,” Fusaro said. “That is just really amazing.”

The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 26.

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Opening the bids

WCCAD receives three bids for ambulance service

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

The Western Carroll County Ambulance District Commission has a decision to make.

On Thursday, March 23, the commission opened three bids from local organizations hoping to receive a contract to operate the ambulance service. Mercy EMS, Ozark EMS and Eureka Springs Fire and EMS submitted the bids for consideration. Chairman Sam Ward read the bid proposals, starting with Mercy EMS. Mercy EMS has served Carroll County for nearly 35 years, Ward said, and has more than 95 percent satisfaction among patients who have been surveyed.

Ward asked Bob Patterson, executive director of emergency medical services for the Mercy healthcare system, about the location of Mercy’s dispatch center. Ward said he’s heard concerns that the center, located in Springfield, isn’t as efficient as it could be.

“We have options,” Patterson said. “If our dispatch service is not preferred by the district, then we would defer to what the district wants.”

Ward continued reading the proposal, saying Mercy’s bid differs significantly from the bid submitted in 2012.

He said Mercy is asking for $590,000 for the first year of service with compensation for the next four years adjusted according to the local Consumer Price Index.

“We really struggled with even turning in a bid, to be honest,” Patterson said. “I think it’s important the district understand the cost of readiness. The cost of that is tied to call volume. That comes with a price tag.”

Mercy has five ambulances in Carroll County and would dedicate two of those to the Western District with a third ambulance ready when necessary, Ward said. He said Mercy would provide training regularly, allocating $50,000 to support the activities of first responders in the Western District.

Ward moved on to Ozark EMS, addressing Leon Cheatham, who co-owns the service with his wife Kathy.

Ward said another independent ambulance service pulled out of Carroll County years ago and asked Cheatham what would stop him from doing that. Cheatham said he and his wife have moved to Carroll County with their family and want to make the area home. Even if that weren’t true, Cheatham said, the couple would be required to follow a contract providing service for the Western District.

“We’d be under contract. You’ve got your performance bond to back it up,” Cheatham said. “You could send us off or we could send ourselves off, but we’d still have a contract.”

He added, “I’m not a CEO. I’m not one that sits in an office. I’m boots on the ground. I work every day like most

BID

BID

BID

Mercy EMS

Eureka Springs Fire & EMS

Ozark EMS

$590,000 for first year of service

85 percent of WCCAD tax dollars for first year of service

80 percent of WCCAD tax dollars for first year of service

of my employees do. I want to be involved with what I do.”

Ward read Cheatham’s proposal, saying Ozark EMS was established in 2010 and has won statewide awards since then. Ward said Ozark EMS has six ambulances in Carroll County, with one stationed in Berryville and another stationed in Green Forest. Ozark EMS would designate two of these ambulances to the Western District full time, Ward said, and would be able to use a third ambulance if necessary.

Ward said Ozark EMS would provide training to other organizations at no cost, including CPR, EMR and AED classes. Ozark EMS would provide these services, Ward said, for 80 percent of the Western District’s tax dollars.

The remaining 20 percent, Ward said, would be allocated toward the rural first responders.

Ward moved on to Eureka Springs Fire and EMS’s proposal. Eureka Springs Fire and EMS has held the Western District contract for more than two decades, Ward said.

He said the department is offering two ambulances and two backup ambulances at all times. Ward asked Eureka Springs fire chief Nick Samac if that means the department will have two part-time ambulances available, saying the department would serve the Eureka Springs area as well as the Western District.

“We are bidding with…the two ambulances we staff 24/7,” Samac said. “There are other methods to ensure the Western District is covered.”

“But the two you staff 24/7 are only part-time,” Ward said. “They’re going to respond to Eureka 911 and some fires.”

“We will continue to provide service to the city of Eureka Springs,” Samac said.

“So they’re part-time,” Ward said.

“In reading that,” Samac responded, “you’ll see the methods by which we’ll ensure there will be coverage.”

Ward continued reading the proposal, saying the department can operate up to five ambulances simultaneously during periods of heavy call volume. The department has

backup personnel, Ward said, who would be available if all other ambulances were responding to calls. According to the proposal, Ward said, Eureka Springs Fire and EMS has historically covered every emergency medical request in its jurisdiction.

Ward said the department would provide all teaching materials and certifications for continuing education classes, offering emergency responder classes annually with the subject matter dispersed over two years. The department is offering these services, Ward said, for 85 percent of the Western District’s tax dollars.

After reading all three bids, Ward suggested that the commissioners take the bids home, study them and meet at a later date to make a decision. Commissioner Melissa Lee pointed out that one of the bids might not meet the commission’s criteria and would have to be thrown out.

“If someone didn’t meet it, that means we’re down to two and we can haggle about that,” Lee said.

Ward said the commission could meet in early April to discuss the bids before making a final decision at its regularly scheduled meeting on April 18.

“I don’t think we should drag it out,” Lee said.

“It should be part of our regular meeting,” commissioner Ken Mills said.

“We’ll have a quorum,” Ward said. “The public will be welcome to come.”

The commission agreed to meet on Monday, April 3, to discuss the bids. Ward opened the meeting up for comments, and Eureka Springs doctor Greg Kresse said he wants Eureka Springs Fire and EMS to continue serving the Western District.

“I’ve been practicing medicine in Eureka for 33 years now. To me, this is a public health issue. It’s an issue that’s close to my heart,” Kresse said. “I’ve had a lot of on-theground, side-by-side experience with our emergency medical service department, and the department has tailored itself to the demands of western Carroll County over the years.”

He continued, “You’ve got the best department sitting in the perfect spot. You’ve got a 5 percent difference in price between two services and a large amount between the other service. I think we’re blessed with this amazing ambulance system.”

Mills said the commission isn’t against Eureka Springs receiving the contract.

“Our main concern here was getting a contract we could all agree on and live with,” Mills said. “We have no animosity toward Eureka Springs Fire Department.”

The commission’s next meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 3, at the Holiday Island branch of Cornerstone Bank.

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Plea deal Butler pleads guilty, receives 21-year sentence

By Scott Loftis

CarrollCountyNews@cox-internet.com A Eureka Springs man who had been scheduled for trial beginning Monday on charges including first-degree murder instead pleaded guilty to lesser charges last week in an agreement with prosecutors.

Christopher Kevin Butler, 44, pleaded guilty on Butler Thursday, March 23, to second-degree murder and committing a terroristic act. Carroll County Circuit Judge Scott Jackson accepted Butler’s plea and sentenced him to 40 years in prison, with 19 years suspended.

Butler was charged in the shooting death of John Catlin Keck of Eureka Springs.

Keck, 30, was killed on Feb. 19, 2016, on Stone Wall Mountain north of Eureka Springs.

Butler allegedly admitted to Carroll County Sheriff’s Office investigators that he killed Keck, saying he feared for his life.

Prosecutors initially had charged Butler with a felony count of tampering with evidence, alleging that he placed a gun near Keck’s body after the shooting, but that charge was dropped as part of the plea agreement.

Jackson sentenced Butler after hearing victim impact statements from Keck’s brother and mother during a hearing at the Carroll County Eastern District Courthouse in Berryville.

The plea agreement and sentencing were announced in a news release issued shortly after noon Friday by Carroll County Prosecuting Attorney Tony Rogers. No previous notice was given to the media regarding the sentencing hearing.

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Allegiance CEO presents hospital renovation plans to city officials

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Allegiance Health Management could be making a major change to the Eureka Springs Hospital in the near future.

Rock Bordelon, Allegiance CEO, told the Eureka Springs Hospital Commission on Monday afternoon about tentative plans to renovate the oldest part of the hospital into a state-of-the-art facility for patient care.

Bordelon recalled when the commission discussed building a new hospital at a new location in past years, saying that wouldn’t be possible because the hospital would lose its critical access status if the location changed.

“Probably the only feasible way to accomplish the goal of getting a new facility or partial facility built is going to be where the hospital sits now,” Bordelon said. “My dilemma is I don’t own the property to be able to go and … get a loan and get a new hospital built.”

Bordelon said the proposed renovation would involve razing the oldest portion of the existing hospital and building a new two-story building in its place. The first level would include the emergency room, radiology lab and outpatient services, he said, and the second level would contain a full patient care area.

The hospital can’t close its doors for one minute, Bordelon said, at the risk of losing its license to operate. To complete the renovations under this restriction, he said, the patient care services in the oldest portion of the building would be moved into another part of the hospital during construction. He said these services would move back into the new portion of the hospital once construction is complete, leaving the administrative offices in the unrenovated portion of the hospital.

Bordelon reiterated that Allegiance doesn’t own the building, saying he would have to work with the hospital commission to receive funding for the project. He suggested the commission seek a loan through a USDA rural de-

velopment program. He said Allegiance would increase its lease payments to the commission based on the loan payments.

“We’re familiar with it. We know how to do it. If I owned the property, I could do it myself,” Bordelon said. “I need your help, because you own the actual bricks and mortar. At the end of the day, that’s what I would love to see and work toward.”

Commissioner Mary Jean Sell asked Bordelon if the new construction would have the same footprint as the old building, and Bordelon said it would probably be a larger footprint. This is because of the regulations for new hospital construction, Bordelon said.

“We may have to take just a little bigger footprint than what we have now to accommodate today’s square footage and regulations,” he said. “I don’t think we’ll have to take up the parking lot area, but there is an area on the side where the ramps are that we may have to encompass in order to make it big enough to today’s regulations and square footages for patient rooms and things of that nature.”

He continued, “It also becomes deciding to do any semi-private patient rooms versus private patient rooms. It’s all stuff we’ll need to discuss. It’s going to be an undertaking to figure out exactly what it’s going to be.”

Chairman Michael Merry asked if Bordelon has an idea of how much the project would cost. Bordelon said he’s not sure yet but the price could be anywhere from $5 million to $8 million.

“If we can use some of the infrastructure that’s there now, that helps,” Bordelon said.

Merry said he wanted to know more about the process of receiving a loan through the USDA program. Bordelon said he’s had recent experience with that process, recently acquiring three hospitals in Louisiana.

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Quilts of Valor

Local veterans honored for service in Vietnam

By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com

The Quilts of Valor Foundation warmed the heart of a Carroll County veteran on Friday, March 24, at Cornerstone Bank in Berryville.

The Benton County VFW Post 3031, the Comanche Indian Veterans Association (CIVA) and friends and family gathered at the bank to see retired 1st Lt. Mike Waddle of Berryville receive his Quilt of Valor during a ceremony that honored both Waddle’s years of military service and his Comanche heritage.

Sheila Gordon, Arkansas state coordinator for the Quilts of Valor Foundation, said the nonprofit’s mission is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. She said the organization was founded in 2003 by Catherine Roberts, whose son was deployed in Iraq, after she had a dream about comforting a young soldier by wrapping him in a quilt.

Retired Army Staff Sgt. George Red Elk, with CIVA, read some of Waddle’s military record at the ceremony, including his citation for the Silver Star medal he was awarded on Aug. 22, 1969.

Waddle served in the Army from 1966 to 1969, Red Elk said, serving in Vietnam for 10 months and 29 days. Waddle’s awards include the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation, National Defense Service, Vietnam Service with Silver Star, Vietnam Campaign with 1960 Device, Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Medals and the Combat Infantryman and Parachutists Badges.

Waddle is the fifth Comanche to be decorated with the Sliver Star, Red Elk said, and the 24th Comanche to earn the prestigious title of “Numu Pukutsi,” also known as “Crazy Dog Soldiers.” Retired Army Sgt. Maj. Lanny Aspermy, who nominated Waddle for the Quilt of Valor, said Crazy Dog Soldiers were known for being afraid of nothing.

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Veterans Michael Waddle of Berryville (left) and Lanny Aspermy, both registered Comanches, received handmade personalized ‘quilts of valor’ from the Quilts of Valor Foundation, represented by Sheila Gordon (right). Gordon is the Arkansas state coordinator for the foundation. Waddle and Aspermy wore their quilts in traditional Native American fashion.

“Nobody ever messed with them because they were afraid of them,” Aspermy said. “Michael received this honorary title, named for these warriors of old.”

Waddle said he grew up with Aspermy in Oklahoma.

“He is responsible for me seeking out help from the Veterans’ Administration and filing for the benefits that are due veterans who have served our country,” he said. “For the first time in many years in my life, I actually felt a warmth and a welcoming that I haven’t felt in all the years I’ve been out of the service.”

Waddle continued, “When I got back from Vietnam, I took my uniform off and pretty much buried all that stuff and didn’t talk about if for years. I’m so honored to be here. This is a very special occasion in my life. This means more than you could possibility know to me. I thank everybody for being here.”

Waddle was not the only veteran who left the ceremony with a quilt. Gordon said Aspermy had received his Quilt

of Valor last year but gave it to another veteran who attended the ceremony but had not been on the list to receive a quilt.

“We found out that Lanny had given his away,” she said. “I talked to Donna Bryant, who made the quilts, and said we had a few that didn’t have names on them yet. She said that she thought we should do one that was sort of Indian-themed like we did for Mike. So, from scratch, she cut up both quilts, pieced them together and finished them.”

Aspermy shared some Comanche Indian veteran history at the ceremony. Out of every 1,000 Comanches, he said 70 have served in the military, making a 7 percent participation rate.

Only one out of every 1,000 Americans have served, he said, which is less than 1 percent.

“Why do we serve after what we went through as American Indians?”

Aspermy said. “This is still our land, and it will always be our land.”

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Bad impression

Dear Editor, My husband and I decided to take a day trip from Branson to Eureka Springs last Wednesday. We both have been there many times since we were kids. I found a little bookstore downtown and never pass up an opportunity to visit a bookstore, so of course I went inside. It was Gazebo Books, which I assumed is an independently owned bookstore.

I always prefer patronizing locally owned bookstores, rather than the big box online stores. I have been a professor of children’s and young adult literature for 20 years. Obviously, I love books! As I was browsing, I came upon a book about Route 66 that I thought my friend might like. She is a fourth-grade teacher and integrates Route 66 into her curriculum, so I’m always looking for books and resources that she would like.

I took a picture of the book to text her to see if she wanted me to buy it for her.

But as I was taking the picture, the owner yelled at me, telling me that I couldn’t take pictures and to turn off my phone, and if I couldn’t do that I should set it on the counter! I was horrified, then angry. I felt like I was caught in a criminal act! I tried to tell her what I was doing, but she wouldn’t let me talk, lecturing me how small bookstores have a hard time staying in business.

If only she knew that my career and personal life has been dedicated to books, reading, and the support of little bookstore like hers. If only she could have seen my library both at home and at work she probably would have been courting me! I don’t know if she thought I was going to go to Amazon or what, but I could just as well have written down the title if that was my intent. However, it shouldn’t have mattered who I was.

It was rude to treat anyone that way. I

understand that some stores, especially craft stores, don’t want you taking pictures, but here? And if she did have that policy she should have it posted where all can see. I will venture to say that folks like me who make the choice to open the door of a little locally-owned bookstore are not just cruising for titles to order online. We are people who love books and know that independent bookstores will have titles that you may not find anywhere else, such as the Route 66 book. We also know how important it is to support these bookstores. I have visited many locally owned bookstores throughout the country and have never been treated like this. It was mainly her accusatory tone of voice that galled me.

As I was walking out I told her that she just lost a potential sale and customer.

Then she again chastised me. It was as if I was trying to shoplift or steal. Later I discovered several other online reviews of this store that were similar to mine. So I guess she wasn’t just singling out me!

The moral of this story is that she ruined Eureka Springs for me. We immediately left town and didn’t spend a dime there. If you’re a book lover you know that it would have been easy to drop $100 for books you love. But It only takes one person being rude to give you a bad feeling about the whole town. I know that most business owners in town are probably lovely people, but one person’s bad attitude and poor customer treatment reflects badly on everyone else. As a professor in education I always tell my students that is always hard to make a good second impression.

Sincerely, – SUSAN KNELL, PH.D. Professor, Department of Teaching & Leadership Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS

Seeking help

To whom it may concern, You may not know me; however, I would like to tell you my dilemma. In the days between Nov. 7, 2016, and March 10, 2017, a person entered our house in Eureka Springs and stole a whole bunch of nothing (antique kids books, antique drinkwear, pictures, an old fan etc.) yet this person took something extremely valuable to us, our family Bible.

This Bible had been handed down through our family for 150 years and we are heartbroken that someone took something so dear to us, and us only. The Bible may not have any value, or little value to anyone else, yet my children will never experience the joy of having a family treasure.

If you, by any chance, come across this Bible you should find the names “Watt?, Miller and Wieland” in it.

I implore you, as we are longtime residents of Eureka Springs (since the 1950s) to assist us with my/our inquiry. Sgt. Jones was kind enough to help us with the initial report; however, he can only do so much.

Please, from the bottom of my heart if you should have come across our Bible would you please contact Sgt. Jones at 479-253-8666.

God bless you and my sincerest gratitude, – MIA JARCHOW

Year-Round April Fools Day Dear Editor, This coming April Fools’ Day can remind us that the meat, egg and dairy industries have been playing us for fools year-round. Their more remarkable hoaxes include “California’s happy cows,” “free-range chickens,” and “humane slaughter.” All cruel lies.

Less amusing is the stuff they never talk about. Like the millions of male baby chicks ground up alive or suffocated slowly in plastic garbage bags because they don’t lay eggs. Or the millions of hens crammed seven to a small wiremesh cage, unable to move or spread their wings. Or breeding sows locked in metal crates, as their babies are castrated without anesthesia.

In the spirit of year-round April Fools’ Day, the meat industry has developed a whole dictionary designed to fool unwary consumers. Those filthy cesspools of animal waste that overflow into our drinking water supplies and poison downwind neighbors with putrid odors?

They call them “lagoons.” And to make sure that kids don’t confuse pig flesh on their plate with “Babe” or “Wilbur,” they See Forum, page 26

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Eureka Springs Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration to be held April 22

A celebration of both Arbor Day and Earth Day will be held on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will be held in downtown Eureka Springs on First Street next to the Downtown Native Plant Garden (with the pagoda) and the Art Wall. The celebration begins with the reading of the Arbor Day Proclamation by Mayor Robert “Butch” Berry. Christopher Fischer will follow with the story of the Downtown Native Plant Garden, a Main Street Eureka Springs project. A native species tree will be planted in the garden.

The Downtown Native Plant Garden project and its sponsor, Spa 1905, will be giving away 100 free native shrubs to those attending.

The morning will also feature an Eco-Info-Fair with members of many local environmental groups setting up tables of information to take away, as well as one-on-one consulting. Joining the event will be the Eureka Springs Pollinator’s Alliance with information on bees; Northwest Arkansas Master Naturalists with information on understanding and managing natural resources and ecology; Carroll County Solid Waste with information on recycling; Community Development Partnership with information on energy efficiency and weatherization; Eureka Springs Tree City Committee with information on best urban forestry practices; Eureka Springs Parks & Recreation Commission Springs Committee with information on low impact development and Trails Committee with information on trails; Eureka Power & Light with information on solar car and home solar possibilities; Community Solar Partners with information on solar education, and The Nature Conservancy with information on land and water conservation.

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City Advertising and Promotion Commission and the City of Eureka Springs are the sponsors of the event.

These activities commemorate Eureka Springs’ 35th year as a Tree City USA and the fact that Eureka Springs is the oldest Tree City USA in Arkansas.

Arbor Day began in 1872 when J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees. This holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska. It is now a holiday observed throughout the world as a day to remember that trees provide many environmental and economic benefits.

Underway for two years, the Native Plant Garden Project is an ongoing volunteer-based partnership effort with the City of Eureka Springs and several community groups. The purpose is to develop and present a natural habitat promoting the critically important function that native plants provide towards improving the diversity and ecology of the urban environment.

Each year, April 22 is celebrated as Earth Day, an annual day on which events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection in over 193 countries. It was first celebrated in 1970 and marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement. It is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network. Today, the fight for a clean environment continues with increasing urgency, as the ravages of climate change become more manifest every day.

The Eureka Springs Arbor Day/Earth Day celebration and Eco-Info Fair is free and open to the public.

Contact Glenna Booth at 479 253-9703 for more information.

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Wildflowers Christian Chapel is selling tickets for an Easter basket that will be raffled off in April.

Tickets are available from Wednesday, March 29, to Friday, April 14. They can be purchased at the Wild-

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Citizens of the Week

Memo, Oscar and Chris are this week’s Citizens of the Week. The three rescued a cat from a tree on White Street last week.

To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com.

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Weaver to figure out what to do. Berry said Thomas proposed selling the truck and splitting it between the cemetery and parks commissions.

“According to the city attorney, that’s not legal because that is parks property,” Berry said. “Parks bought it and parks can disperse with it.”

Thomas said he just wanted the cemetery to be considered.

“It could have been avoided. In the future, when the city has something to give away, I think you as mayor … should include consideration of those people you don’t sit with every week,” Thomas said.

“That was the source of the problem. We don’t have a problem with parks being the neediest for a truck.”

He continued, “What we have a problem with is no opportunity to present our case. Our only option was to complain about giving the truck to parks, which made it seem like we were parks’ enemy.

It could’ve been avoided, and I hope it will be avoided in the future.”

Mitchell said he was concerned to hear the cemetery employees use their own vehicles when working.

“I consider the cemetery to be a significant historical component of the city that deserves the same respect parks gets,” Mitchell said. “I would like to see us go ahead and have the opportunity to vote on that tonight … that the cemetery get the truck.”

“I thought the truck belonged to the parks commission and could not by law be transferred,” Kendrick said.

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“The truck was going to parks because, in my opinion, parks needed it more than the cemetery commission,” Berry said.

“We’ll do our best to find a truck for the cemetery commission.”

Thomas said he wanted the parks department to receive the truck.

“It has become a divisive issue between the two commissions. I will accept your commitment to getting the truck to the cemetery at a reasonable future point,” Thomas said. “Sometimes, things have bad karma about them. I would never be comfortable seeing that truck at the cemetery after the divisiveness it’s caused between our two commissions.”

“It’s my fault for not considering the cemetery,” Berry said. “I apologize for not considering you more.”

Mitchell said he wanted to help out, too.

“I’m going to redirect the stipend I get from city council directly to the cemetery department for the rest of my tenure. I will do that tomorrow,” Mitchell said.

Berry presented the financial report, saying the city is roughly 6 percent below its estimated revenue. The estimated expenses are at 12 percent, he said, which is good.

“We’re still holding our expenses down.

The department heads need a pat on the back for that,” Berry said. “We’re roughly $65,000 in the red, and a lot of that has to do with our sales tax.”

He said he’s optimistic the revenue will be up next month.

“Hopefully, we’re going to level off on that,” he said.

The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, April 10, at City Hall.

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Dedicated students

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These are three of the students who pitched in to repair the Leatherwood Ballfields on Monday, March 27, in preparation for the Eureka Springs Soccer Club Spring Jamboree on Saturday, April 1. Pictured from left to right are Gabi Bloch, Grayson Ertel and Sara Bloch.

Eureka Springs Soccer Club to host Spring Jamboree April 1

The Eureka Springs Soccer Club will host its Spring Jamboree from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m at the City Leatherwood Ballfields. Saturday, April 1. There will be youth soccer games, arts and crafts for

sale and concessions. Some booth spaces are still available for rent at $30 for the day. For more information, contact Rachal Hyatt at 479-981-0056 or rhyatt@es.k12.ar.us.

First Amendment Parade scheduled for April 15 The First Amendment Parade will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15.

The parade celebrates First Amendment rights, including freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press and the right to peacefully assemble and petition the government with grievances.

After the parade, there will be a gathering at Basin Park where various social organizations will have petitions and information.

To sign up or for more information, email nlpaddock@gmail.com or call 479-244-0123.

Wildflowers Church plans Easter Sunrise service Wildflowers Church on Highway 62 West, one mile east of the Eureka Springs city limits, will hold a Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m on Easter Sunday, April 16.

The service will be followed by breakfast and singing.

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Kite Festival

Photos by Tavi Ellis

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge’s Kite Festival flew high despite overcast weather on Saturday, March 25.

Park Fleming has traveled from Little Rock every year for 25 Rain or shine, this dedicated group of kite lovers rallies around Steve and Linda Rogers, owners of Kaleidokites, years to be part of the festival. to help make sure the Kite Festival is a success.

Adventurous families have tons of fun despite the cold, wet conditions.

Korbyn Smith is a big help to his dad, Victor, running the family food truck.

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Photos by Tavi Ellis

The American Legion Walker-Wilson Post 9 of Eureka Springs and Auxiliary hosted a Chili Cook-off and Auction on Saturday, March 25.

Carroll County Sheriff Randy Mayfield spends the afAttendees get to vote on their favorite chili. ternoon talking with local veterans.

Everyone gathers around the condiment table for cheese, crackers and fresh onion and jalapeño.

Veterans Jim Weatherford, Marvin Negelein, Mike Warkentin and Barbara Parker gather for a group photo before the live auction.

Family and friends gather around hot bowls of chili to support American Legion Post 9.

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Library to offers display of miniature creations until April 17

The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library will host “Moments in Time,” an event featuring a display of miniature magical creations, every day until Monday, April 17.

The miniatures are created by Abbey of aBa Miniatures.

Abbey has been creating miniature vi-

gnettes since 1999, and most are rendered in 1” scale. She especially enjoys capturing the essence of a specific time period and place but also caters to the horse-showing crowd.

For more information, contact the library at 479-253-8754 or info@eurekalibrary.org.

Conversation, Cheesecake and Songs of Social Change slated for April 5

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The Eureka Springs Carnegie Library is gearing up for a display of miniature creations on April 17.

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Conversation, Cheesecake and Songs of Social Change will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at Caribe/The Cookey. “Bard Insurgent” Tom Neilson will perform. There will be desserts, a silent auction and more information about the efforts of Citizens’ Climate Lobby. Donations at the door benefit CCL’s Arkansas Chapter.

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The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave. Lunch is served weekdays at noon.

Monday, April 3 Beef enchilada, Mexican rice, black beans and tropical fruit Tuesday, April 4 Fish, hominy, coleslaw, hush puppies and fresh fruit Wednesday, April 5

Chicken florentine, mashed potatoes, sliced beets, dinner roll and mixed berry parfait Thursday, April 6 Spaghetti with meat sauce, broccoli and cheese, garlic toast and apple crisp Friday, April 7 Chef salad with lettuce, cheese, turkey ham and dressing, wheat crackers and banana

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TRANSITION Ronald “Shorty” Rogers, age 72, of Kimberling City, Mo., passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017. He was born Feb. 24, 1945 in Dodd City, Ark. to Eldo and Nellie Rogers, and was the second youngest of a large, blended family.

At a young age, Shorty Rogers traded his baseball glove for a guitar, the first step to becoming an accomplished career musician and an integral part of the country music scene in the Ozarks.

He started as part of Townhouse Lounge house band in Springfield, Mo. in the 1970s, played and recorded with numerous bands in Kansas City during the early years, and even did a USO Tour with a soul music group.

He joined the Ozark Jubilee televised show in the late 1970s, which was seen in the Ozarks on KY-3 TV, and across the country on tour. After the Ozark Jubilee, Rogers played bass guitar for some of the area’s biggest country music shows through the decades: Presley’s Country Jubilee, the

TRANSITION Betty B. (Keck) Kester of Walnut Shade, Mo., was born February 5, 1928, in Chesapeake, Mo., daughter of Benjamin and Ruth (Arrison) Keck. She departed this life Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, at the Rose House in Walnut Shade, Mo., at age 89.

Betty was a retired civil service stenographer with Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala. During her childhood, Betty lived in the Busch area west of Eureka Springs and attended the Eureka Springs Public Schools, graduating from Eureka Springs High School in 1948.

She was a beloved aunt, survived by several nieces and nephews. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Fred M. Kester, her brothers Vernon, Benjamin, Warren, Don and Kenneth and her sisters Mildred and Jane.

Graveside services were held Feb. 22

Ronald “Shorty” Rogers

Feb. 24, 1945 – March 17, 2017 Mickey Gilley Show and the Jim Owen show in Branson, and Warren Stokes’ Country Revue and the Pine Mountain Jamboree in Eureka Springs. Rogers also worked with country legend Buck Trent, wrote music and did session work for several Branson artists.

Throughout his life in show business, Rogers was known for his dedication and his good-natured demeanor, making friends in Eureka Springs, Branson and across the country. He retired from the music scene in the 2000s, finding joy in his family and his favorite team, the World Series champion Kansas City Royals.

Rogers is survived by his devoted wife Huetta Rogers; loving children Danny Rogers, Lisa Rogers-Davenport, Angie Rogers-Langston and Scott Rogers, along with their spouses, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister Carma Sims; and brother Donald Rogers. The family asks that friends and fans remember his legacy by donating to the American Cancer Society.

Betty B. (Keck) Keste

Feb. 5, 1928 – Feb. 17, 2017

at the Eureka Springs Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home of Branson, Mo.

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LOOKING BACK

In the 1800s, indoor plumbing was not the norm and certainly not in Eureka Springs. Therapeutic bathing was available at 35 bathhouses built near the springs.

They were plain, wooden buildings, nothing like our spas today, but they had bathtubs — the large, deep, claw-footed ones.

Cutters Guide, 1880, reports that they all had male and female attendants. Patrons were offered hot and cold showers and a choice of vapor or electric baths. The guide speaks highly of the Little Eureka Bath House, which offered a wide selection of specialty baths. One could choose from a plain bath, sea bath, Sitz, Russian, electric, French bran or manipulation.

After the turn of the century, when the popularity of hydrotherapy lost favor to more modern remedies, the bathhouses disappeared. Eureka Springs has rediscovered its heritage and today modern spas with an elaborate selection of baths, massage, skin therapy and aromatherapy for pain and stress management are thriving.

The only bathhouse remaining from Victorian days is the Palace, on Spring Street

by Sweet Spring. It was built in 1901, with elegant décor, luxurious suites and the latest in hydrotherapy equipment, installed in the basement. The Palace still offers massage and some other services, and baths are still available in old-fashioned, deep tubs.

The ‘unique’ sign on the front of the Palace was installed later. It was the first neon sign west of the Mississippi River, and it definitely did not fit into the Victorian architecture. The story is that by 1920, the Palace had new owners, and had become a successful bordello. The management commissioned a flamboyant sign from France, using the new neon to advertise the building’s current activity. When the sign arrived by train in 1930, a local artist named Ernest Schilling, also known as ‘By Golly’ was hired to paint it. The ladies of Eureka Springs were in an uproar, but the visitors thought it was hilarious. It is still there, with the signature of the artist intact.

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Helping Hands

Loaves and Fishes receives $15,000 for backpack program

By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com

Loaves and Fishes can keep providing nutritional meals for Berryville and Green Forest students thanks to a $15,000 grant from the Blue and You Foundation.

A press release from the organization says the foundation recently awarded a total of $2,488,307 in grants to 31 health improvement programs in Arkansas, including the $15,000 donation to Loaves and Fishes for the Food for Hungry Kids program.

Dale Hunter, executive director of the Food for Hungry Kids program, said the donation will go completely toward the program, which provides weekend food packs for children in Berryville and Green Forest.

“It’s very exciting to receive this donation because getting grant monies like this allows us to meet our nutritional goals for what we’re putting in the backpacks,” Hunter said. “If we didn’t have this generosity, then we would probably have to back off to lesser quality foods.”

She said the program tries to provide a balanced diet for students receiving food packs, limiting the amount of sugar and sodium in the meals provided and

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Loaves and Fishes volunteers (from left) Lieu Smith, Helen Smith and Dale Hunter receive a $15,000 check from Blue and You Foundation representative Warren McDonald. The Blue and You Foundation, established by Blue Cross and Blue Shield, awarded the grant to Loaves and Fishes for the Food for Hungry Kids program.

increasing things like protein and fiber.

“We have a really good balance,” Hunter said. “A lot of this would not be possible if we didn’t have the extra money we get from grants.”

She said the Food for Hungry Kids program, which is in its fourth year,

Eureka Springs Gallery Association sponsoring Yard Art Contest

The Eureka Springs Gallery Association is sponsoring a Yard Art Contest during this year’s May Festival of the Arts. The art will be displayed in the historic core. A team of celebrity judges will determine the first, second and third-place prize winners, who will receive $500, $350 and $150, respectively.

If you don’t have a friend with a yard, ESGA will help you find a yard to display your piece. If you have a yard to offer an artist, contact ESGA. The deadline for entries is April 1, and the art will be installed May 1.

For more information and entry forms, contact Fran Carlin at carlin. fran@gmail.com or 479-244-5981.

Holiday Island Community Blood Drive slated for April 3

The Holiday Island Community Blood Drive will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, April 3, at Elks Lodge No. 1042 at 4 Park Cliff Drive in the Holiday Island shopping center. There will be a free cholesterol screening for all donors.

delivers about 150 bags a week to Berryville and Green Forest schools. By the end of the year, the program will have delivered about 5,055 bags, she said.

“The first year, when we were just doing Berryville, we delivered about 3,200 bags,” Hunter said. “It gives you an idea

Don’t Stop Ball-ieving scheduled for April 6

Don’t Stop Ball-ieving, a Berryville High School senior capstone project, will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at Bobcat Gym. A group of three seniors called One in Christ are asking for Berryville area churches, their pastors and ministry leaders and youth members to come together in unity for a dodgeball tournament to purchase supplies for New Life Challenge.

New Life Challenge is a new homeless shelter and restoration ministry in Carroll County. The shelter needs insulation, lumber, toiletries, cleaning supplies, bedding, pillows and canned food. Admission for the event is one of these supplies.

of what the growth of the program has been like.”

While Loaves and Fishes volunteers are responsible for packing the bags, she said that the schools are responsible for distributing them.

“The support from the community is awesome,” Hunter said. “We’ve never had to ask for volunteers. We’ve got a list of people who want to help, including local youth groups. It’s a great way for them to learn about giving.”

The Blue and You Foundation, which provided the grant, was established by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield in 2001 as a charitable foundation to promote better health in Arkansas. The foundation awards grants annually to nonprofit or government organizations and programs that positively affect the health of Arkansans. In its 15 years of operation, the release says, the Blue and You Foundation has awarded more than $27 million to 1,036 health improvement programs in Arkansas.

“Our grants this year went to programs across the state that address such issues as nutrition and exercise, dental health and medical professional education,” said Patrick O’Sullivan, executive director of the Blue and You Foundation.

Holiday Island Art Guild to meet April 4 Local artist and author Jody Stephenson of Studio 62 will speak at the Holiday Island Art Guild meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, at the Holiday Island Clubhouse, Room A. Stephenson will be speaking about “A Year in the Life of a Working Artist.” She will speak on the life of an artist, offering a guided tour of her working year in 2016. She will elaborate on the ups and downs, the business aspects and the struggles and artist faces while trying to create and sell art. She will also talk about the upcoming Eureka Springs Plein Air Festival, from March 21-25, and how she feels plein air painting has helped save the aesthetics of beauty in modern painting.

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Higher temperatures to continue into spring

By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com

Temperatures have been higher than average in 2017, and that trend will continue this spring.

Amy Jankowski, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Tulsa, Okla., said Northwest Arkansas is expected to have higher than average temperatures in April, slightly above the rest of the monitored area. According to the the Climate Prediction Center, Jankowski said, the three-month outlook for April through June shows an enhanced chance for higher than average temperatures in Northwest Arkansas.

While the weather may be warmer than usual, Jankowski said the amount of precipitation in Northwest Arkansas is not expected to be above or below average levels, noting that there is an equal chance prediction for precipitation this spring.

“There are no indicators that would push precipitation levels significantly one way or another,” Jankowski said.

While the weather is trending warmer this year, it has gone through several extremes this March, with flowers blooming one week and snow falling the next. Two weekends ago on Saturday, March 11, the National Weather Service reported a high of 46 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 28, with light snow and scattered clouds. Just a week

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Unseasonably warm temperatures caused flowers like these daffodils to bloom earlier than normal in Carroll County. The warmer temperatures are expected to continue throughout the spring.

later on Saturday, March 18, Carroll County experienced sunny weather with a high of 72 and a low of 48.

This weekend, the National Weather Service said that Friday will mark the beginning of an active weather patten that will result in multiple chances for thunderstorms, including some with severe weather potential. The forecast indicates a slight chance of severe storms in Carroll County on Friday,

with thunderstorm chances decreasing on Saturday.

Olivia Foster-Curry, the Carroll County agriculture extension agent, said the unseasonably warm weather, particularly during the winter, has been an issue for growers in the county. It has affected pest management treatment the most, she said.

“We’ve had a lot of problems in the last few years with Japanese beetles, bagworms

and other pests,” Foster-Curry said. “A lot of that is because we’re not having harsh winters to regulate those pests. Instead of getting killed out by the cold, they’re thriving and living year-round.”

She said the early arrival of spring weather also accelerated the pruning schedule this year.

“Pruning needed to be going on in the last few months because spring came so early,” she said.

Nancy Plagge, director of corporate communications for Carroll Electric Cooperative Corp., said that while an increase in temperatures generally means an increase in pop-up storms and electrical storms, there have not been many incidents of power interruptions so far this spring.

“We’ve had a few scattered outages here and there,” Plagge said, “but nothing major, except in Newton County with the tornado that came through the area.”

She said spring is a good time for people to check their air filters and clean debris away from outdoor HVAC units because the wind and storms can cause it to build up.

“The units need to be able to breathe, so to speak, in order to function properly,” Plagge said. “We do ask people to make sure they look up if they’re using a ladder to check on a unit so they don’t get tangled in electrical wires. It’s important to look up and avoid the wires.”

Carroll County Health Unit to celebrate National Public Health April 3-7

The Carroll County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will observe National Public Health Week Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 7. The public is encouraged to visit the health unit during the week to learn about Carroll County’s health and the services the Health Department provides.

Public Health Week is observed during the first full week of April each year. During the week, health professionals connect with individuals and communities to show them how public health helps Arkansans improve their own health, protects them from epidemics and provides preventive health services in their communities. This year’s national theme, “Healthiest Nation 2030,” focuses on the steps it will take to make the United

States the healthiest nation in one generation – by 2030. ADH is honoring this theme by highlighting the six areas in the Department’s strategic plan that will help to make Arkansas a healthier state: increasing immunization rates; lowering childhood obesity rates; addressing hypertension; helping Arkansans quit smoking; addressing mental health issues such as suicide; and lowering teen birth rates.

“Public Health Week is a great time to commit to being more physically active and eating more fruits and vegetables. It is also a great time to stop using tobacco,” Carroll County Health Unit Administrator Lisa Holt, said.

She continued, “If we all commit to moving more, eating better and being good health

role models for our children, we can make a big impact on the overall health of Carroll County residents, and make a healthier place for our children to grow.”

Holt said the Health Unit is proud to be a part of the Carroll County Hometown Health Improvement coalition and proud the progress that has been made with the “Giving Garden” located at the Berryville Community Center. The coalition has also been successful in obtaining new prescription drug drop-off boxes for a safe and secure way to dispose of unused prescription drugs, she said.

Carroll County now has drop-off locations at the Green Forest Police Department, Eureka Springs Police Department, Holiday Island Fire Department and the Carroll County

Sheriff’s Office.

According to the 2017 County Health Rankings, Carroll County ranks as the 19 healthiest county out of 75 counties in Arkansas. The major factors contributing to this ranking include tobacco use, obesity, physical activity, lack of access to healthy foods, lack of access to health care, low educational level, high child poverty and unemployment.

The following information will be featured at the Carroll County Health Unit Monday, April 3, through Friday, April 7: WIC Food Supplement Program, Immunizations, Women’s Health, Environmental Health and other Public Health topics.

For more information about National Public Health Week 2017 in Arkansas, visit Healthy.Arkansas.Gov.

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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.

April 1: Northwest Arkansas Permaculture Study Group

The Northwest Arkansas Permaculture Study Group will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 1, at the home of Jane and Richard Pille on 70 CR 278 in Eureka Springs. The location is two miles south of the state line. The group will discuss fermentation and other methods of preserving food from the home garden. For more information or directions, call Jane at 479253-4062.

April 2: EUUF Service

Five new members of the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will share their stories as they are welcomed into the church at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 2, at 17 Elk St.

April 3: Holiday Island Community Blood Drive

The Holiday Island Community Blood Drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, April 3, at 4 Parkcliffe Drive in the Holiday Island shopping center. There will be free cholesterol screening for all donors.

April 3: Metafizzies Meeting

The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) meeting will feature Dr. Stephen Foster continuing his discussion on metaphysical interpretation of the New Testament at 7 p.m. Monday, April 3, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. All are welcome.

April 3: Ozark Regional Arts Council

The Ozark Regional Arts Council will host Eureka Springs artist Barbara Robinson for their April exhibit at the Vada Sheid/ Arkansas State University from Monday, April 3, through Friday, April 28. A reception will be held for Robinson from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 6 in the art gallery. For more information on the monthly

exhibits, contact president Deborah Lively at 870-425-8291 or at OzarkRegionalArtsCouncil@gmail.com or visit the website at OzarkRegionalArtsCouncil.org.

April 4: 4-H Speech Contest

Carroll County 4-H is sponsoring a speech contest at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, at the Carroll Electric Community Room.

Anyone can enter. The subject this year is patriotism. Trophies will be awarded to first-, second- and third-place winners.

There is a $50 prize for first-place winners between 9 and 13 years of age and a $100 prize for first-place winners between 14 and 19 years of age. Each age group must have at least 10 speakers. To enter call the University of Arkansas Extension Office at 870-423-2958.

April 5: Democratic Party of Carroll County

The Democratic Party of Carroll County will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, in the community room of Carroll Electric in Berryville. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

April 5: Songs of Social Change

Stop by Caribe Restaurant and Cantina from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, for conversation, cheesecake and songs of social change. Attendees can enjoy music by award-winning “Bard Insurgent” Tom Neilson, try some tasty desserts and learn about the efforts of Citizens’ Climate Lobby. Donations at the door will benefit CCL’s Arkansas chapter.

April 6: Don’t Stop Ball-ieving

OneInChrist will present a benefit for the New Life Challenge homeless shelter and restoration ministry will be held at 7 p.m.

Thursday, April 6, in the Bobcat Gym at Berryville High School. There will also be a supply drive for insulation, lumber, toilet-

ries, cleaning supplies, bedding and pillows and canned food.

April 9: EUUF Service

Lamont Richie, justice of the peace for Eureka Springs on the Carroll County Quorum Court, will speak on issues of topical interest at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 9.

April 12: Carroll County Retired Teachers

The Carroll County Retired Teachers will be going on the Arkansas and Missouri Railroad from Springdale to Van Buren on Wednesday, April 12. The group will meet at the 5:45 p.m. at the Berryville United Methodist Church. Tickets can be bought at KTHS radio station at a discount.

April 12: Goddess Gala

The Goddess Gala will take place from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at the Basin Park Hotel Ballroom in Eureka Springs. Proceeds will benefit the Merlin Foundation’s work with abused children.

There will be music from local artists and events including a raffle, drumming, blessings, a potluck feast and dancing. Costumes are encouraged. Advance tickets are $14, and tickets at the door will be $20. Tickets are available at Gazebo Books, Annies at the New Orleans, Eureka Market or Valerie Damon. This is a women only event. For more information visit GoddessGala.com.

April 15: First Amendment Parade

A First Amendment Parade will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15, in Eureka Springs to celebrate First Amendment rights, including freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press and the right to peacefully assemble and petition the government with grievances. After the parade, participants will meet at a gathering in Basin Park where various social organizations will have petitions and infor-

mation. To sign up or for more information call 479-244-0123 or email NLPaddock@ gmail.com.

April 16: Sunrise Service

Wildflowers Church will hold a Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, April 16, for Easter Sunday. The church is located one mile east of Eureka Springs city limits on Highway 62 West. After the service, there will be a big breakfast and singing for all to enjoy. Please RSVP by calling Roger at 479-244-6689 or Theresa at 479-799-9070.

April 16: EUUF Service

Rabbi Rob Lennick returns to inspire, educate and share his wisdom with the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 16, at 17 Elk St. There will also be an Easter potluck. Please bring a dish or beverage to share after the service.

April 23: EUUF Service

The Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship encourages everyone to bring their favorite joke, anecdote, feel good story or poem to share at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 23.

Forrest Jacobi will moderate the service.

April 28 and 29: Yards and Yards of Yard Sales

The spring Yards and Yards of Yard Sales event will take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29, at locations across Eureka Springs. In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place at the same time the following Friday and Saturday, May 5 and 6.

To get a location on the map, stop by the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce at Pine Mountain Village and pay $15 to mark a spot on the map and get a YYYS permit sign. The signup deadline is noon on Wednesday, April 19. For more information, call 479-253-8737 or email Jessica@ EurekaSpringsChamber.com.

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delon said. “So what would end up happening is you guys as the owner of the land would end up signing the note. In theory, based off of what we’ve done, we didn’t have to put any funds down.”

He added that Allegiance expects to pay for the renovation one way or another.

“Of course, I anticipate our lease going up,” Bordelon said. “I will do a lease with you that will pay the monthly note for whatever assets we do to improve your building.”

Commissioner John House asked Bordelon how the project benefits him, and Bordelon said it doesn’t.

“It benefits the community, and it’ll benefit the hospital,” Bordelon said.

“Statistically, you’ll get more patients, get more people staying in town in their

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were gone on arrival.

5:45 p.m. — A caller requested an officer for a report on the theft of personal items from her home. An officer responded, and a report was taken.

9:28 p.m. — An officer responded to a residential alarm, with a representative from the security company advising that there were people inside the residence that were not the homeowners and did not have permission to be there. As officers were dispatched to the scene, the security company called again and advised that it was a false alarm, according to the homeowners.

March 23 3:52 a.m. — Carroll County Sheriff’s Office received a call from an area hotel from a male in the lobby requesting an officer. An officer responded and located a juvenile who had an argument with a friend over a video game in a room.

4:01 a.m. — Carroll County Sheriff’s Office advised of an intoxicated female causing a disturbance with her grandmother. An officer responded and located the female. She was transported to the hospital.

5:49 a.m. — An alarm company advised that a resident said someone was knocking

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hospital.”

Merry said he could get behind the idea.

“I think we have a really good picture of what we want to do, and I think just personally the idea of restructuring the existing rather than starting from scratch is probably a very good idea as far as creating a functioning medical facility for Eureka Springs,” Merry said.

Later that night, Merry and Bordelon addressed the Eureka Springs City Council about the proposed renovation. Alderman David Mitchell said Bordelon’s plan is a good idea.

“It’s an extremely smart move to take the building and the soft areas and move them out,” Mitchell said. “Those areas don’t have the same regulatory requirements as your patient service areas.”

He asked Bordelon if Allegiance is considering adding a helipad to the top of the new structure, and Bordelon said

that’s part of the plan.

“We did have a couple of architectural guys there today. They’re going to do a guesstimate and get us a cost of the layout,” Bordelon said. “They’re going to structure it where the helipad can be on top of the second story.”

Alderwoman Mickey Schneider said she’d rather keep the old building and have helicopters land in the parking lot.

“It’s like rebuilding an old wing to make it supportive. I like the parking lot idea better,” Schneider said.

Bordelon said he expects to face opposition to tearing down such an old building.

“I know that’s going to take a lot of approvals when they do the designs to find out if it’s doable,” Bordelon said.

Alderman Terry McClung brought up how the project will be financed, asking Bordelon if he wanted to buy the building instead of working with the city to

get a loan for it. Bordelon said he worried about buying it, because it would have to be put out for bid.

“That means anybody can come it and buy it,” Bordelon said. “The basic premise was … we would look at helping the commission look and seek to retain funding. I wouldn’t be borrowing the money.

It would be the commission that would be borrowing the money, and we would come in and do a lease agreement commiserate with the terms of the loan.”

Mitchell said he believes the hospital wouldn’t exist without Allegiance.

“There are two things that happened in the past that saved that hospital. One, they got critical access. Two, they got a company to manage it that could manage it correctly,” Mitchell said.

He made a motion for the council to support the hospital commission in investigating the renovation, and the council agreed to do so.

on their window. An officer responded but was unable to locate anyone outside the residence.

2:45 p.m. — An officer witnessed a private property accident and took a report.

10:27 p.m. — A caller advised that she heard a man’s voice and a younger female child’s voice speaking loudly to each other at an area hotel. Officers responded and found a man, his daughter and their dog in the hotel room and determined they had been playing with the dog.

March 24 10:58 a.m. — A caller reported a dog running loose in an area campground that did not belong to any of the campers. The animal control officer responded but did not locate the dog in the area.

1:52 p.m. — A caller advised of a text received by her husband from his sister requesting help. Officers made contact at the residence, and the sister advised that she had requested assistance with housework and childcare. Man, maybe we need to text those folks, too!

9:35 p.m. — A caller advised that a tree branch fell on her vehicle and requested an officer for a report. The reporting party called back minutes later and advised their insurance company was going to handle it, so she did not need a police report.

10:17 p.m. — A caller reported ha-

rassing communications from a female subject. An officer responded and took a report.

11:03 p.m. — Carroll County dispatch advised that a caller at an area hotel had called 911 twice and hung up. Upon a return call from the dispatch center, the caller advised his phone accidentally dialed 911. An officer responded but was unable to locate the individual. His story sounds perfectly reasonable. Right?

March 25 1:10 a.m. — Carroll County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a mother who wanted a welfare check on her daughter.

An officer responded and conducted the welfare check. All was well.

4:47 a.m. — An officer responded to a report of a reckless driver passing on a double yellow. The officer observed the vehicle in question but did not find probable cause to stop the vehicle.

3:06 p.m. — A caller advised of a driver crossing the center line. Officers located the vehicle, but it was parked at an apartment complex.

10:51 p.m. — A routine traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a subject for an outstanding warrant.

March 26 3:23 a.m. — A caller advised of a female at a local hotel with the subject she

had recently been involved in a domestic disturbance with. The caller advised that a protection order had been issued against the subject. Officers responded and found the male subject in the hotel room with the woman. He was arrested for violation of the protection order.

8:14 a.m. — Carroll County Dispatch advised of an erratic driver in a light blue vehicle crossing Kings River bridge. An officer responded but was unable to locate the vehicle.

10:24 a.m. — A clerk at an area hotel advised of a private property traffic accident in the parking lot involving three vehicles. An officer responded and took a report.

12:08 p.m. — A caller advised that his two dachshunds were attacked by a French bulldog while he was walking them. The owner advised that the dogs were not hurt during the altercation. The animal control officer responded for the report.

12:12 p.m. — A caller advised of a two-vehicle accident with no injuries. The caller advised that the vehicles were being moved from the roadway.

8:33 p.m. — A caller advised that she had an argument with her boyfriend and he threw an empty bottle at her. The suspect was transported to the hospital for evaluation because of suicidal comments.

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LIVELY Entertainment

THURSDAY, MAR. 30 • Brews, 479-244-0878: Feeding LeRoy, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Cathouse, 82 Armstrong, 479-363-9976: The George Brothers, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-2537020: Happy Hour, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Green Screen Karaoke, 9 p.m.

• Farmers’ Market, Pine Mountain Village: Los Roscoes, 9 a.m. to noon • Grande Taverne, 37 N. Main St., 479253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169, 169 E. Van Buren, 479-253-7122: Boss Karaoke, 8 p.m.

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 105 E. Van Buren, 479-253-2500: Happy Hour, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; SOB and Another Turn, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAR. 31 • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Jessamyn Orchard, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Cathouse, 82 Armstrong, 479-363-9976: Pinetop Renegades, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

• Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: The Wood Chickens, 9 p.m.

• Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-2537020: Happy Hour, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; DJ and Dancing, 8 p.m.

• Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Arkansas Red, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169, 169 E. Van Buren, 479-253-7122: Brenda Meyer, 9 p.m.

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 479253-2500: Happy Hour, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; DJ Karaoke w/ Kara, 8 p.m.

• New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main,479-2532525: Dr. Nola and the Should Shakers, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Den, 47 Spring St., 479363-6444: Jesse Dean, 8 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: 2 Dog 2 Karaoke, 7 p.m.

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• Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: DJ and Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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• New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main,479-2532525: Dr. Nola and the Soul Shakers, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Steve Zimmerman, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Dave Smith Trio, 9 p.m.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 2 • Brews, 479-244-0878: Society of Broken Souls, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Trivia, 7 p.m.

• Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: Green Screen Karaoke, 7 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Sunday Funday w/ Sunday Specials • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Happy Hour, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Texas Hold’em, 7 p.m.

• New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main,479-2532525: Melissa Carper Trio, noon to 4 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Steve Zimmerman, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 3 • Chelsea’s: SprUngbilly, 9 p.m.

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Happy Hour, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

TUESDAY, APRIL 4 • Brews, 479-244-0878: Stephen Chopek, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Cathouse, 479-363-9976: Los Roscoes, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 8 p.m.

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Game Night: Happy Hour, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Texas Hold’em and Pool Tournament, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 • Brews, 479-244-0878: Open Mic, 7 p.m.

• Cathouse, 479-363-9976: Jimmy Wayne Garrett, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Happy Hour, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Karaoke w/ Stan, 8 p.m. to midnight.

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Wisecrack ZODIAC

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Eat some salt

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alty dog, eat it, drink it, lick it or just call someone by that term. Salt was so expensive, long ago, a common way of describing a person was “worth their weight Jim Fain in salt” or as “salt of the earth.”

Salt is a requirement of life, serving as a way to keep our bio-electric-mechanical bodies working. It has also been vilified in the last couple of decades.

We have more choices of table salt than ever. Everyone, it seems, is familiar with regular salt with the little girl and the umbrella on the front. These days, we can choose Hawaiian Red, Hawaiian Black, Sea Salt with or without iodine added, specialty salts from far away and the aristocrat of all, Fleur de Sei, a finishing salt from France.

Hawaiian Red is described as earthy and slightly sweet. This is the salt often used with island pig cookouts and is great on roasted meats. Hawaiian Black is described as earthy and smoky and pairs well with veggies, fish and eggs. Fleur de Sei is a delicious finishing salt, meaning you add at the time of serving, a little goes a long way. It is done a pinch at a time.

Regular salt is a cooking salt, as is most sea salt, though some sea salt can be used as a finishing salt.

The difference between these two is that regular salt doesn’t have the full list of minerals/trace elements that sea salt contains. For that reason, sea salt is thought to be more healthful. Both can have been fortified with iodide, a nutrient our bodies require, especially the thyroid gland. If you use only salt without iodide, I suggest supplementing with an inexpensive kelp tablet everyday. Some are allergic to iodide but the amount in salt or the kelp is so low little trouble is expected.

As for vilification of salt, that has been done mostly to reduce intake, especially for those with high blood pressure.

Cardiologists are re-evaluating after studies showed salt (especially with minerals/trace elements) didn’t have the expected pressure-raising effect. Still, a little can go a long way, especially with all of the subtle flavors available, so don’t overdo but enjoy.

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ARIES: You’ve tied yourself in knots, and there’s no Girl Scout troop nearby to untangle you. Break out the baby oil and travel-size Twister; with any luck, your sweetie will join in.

TAURUS: Every dog has its day, and this particular one at work is spending those 24 hours biting your butt. Smear some peanut butter on your arch nemesis in HR and let Fido chase them around while you slip out early.

GEMINI: No one has to know what you did on Friday, but it would be a good idea to claim the ferrets and the bubble machine on your taxes. Pray you have an IRS auditor who’s a bit twisty, too.

CANCER: For every door that closes, there’s someone messing with the doorstops. Find them before you’re clocking in late again and staple their pants to the floor. That will keep the door open for everyone.

LEO: The sun will rise, it will even shine, but it may not be happy about it. Pick up where Sol leaves off, and be a radiant beam of goodness and light. It will scare the crap out of everyone you know.

VIRGO: Every day is a treasure, and you won’t need a metal detector to find it, just some time. Look back on all those golden moments you’ve saved up, because you are truly richer than nearly all the folks around you.

LIBRA: Just when you find your calling in life, your phone battery goes dead. Don’t worry, the universe has a charger cord you can use.

You’ll be back on track in no time.

SCORPIO: The heart wants what it wants, and you give in to its tantrums time after time. This week, say no to the shiny, glittery desire of the moment; you’ll save so much money on ointments and STD meds later on.

SAGITTARIUS: Some days are a frosty Frappuccino, other days are burnt coffee from the seedy truck stop. Get ready, because Thursday

comes with caramel, lots of foam, and sprinkles. It won’t be filling, but it’s so good while it lasts.

CAPRICORN: Next time someone gives you lip, take it, thank them, and glue it on your own lips for that pouty Mick Jagger/Angelina Jolie look.

No one will understand what you say, but you’ll get great service in the drive-thru.

AQUARIUS: Pick a card, any

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card. Look at it and put it back in the deck. Now fling that deck at Karma’s head, because the Universe needs better tricks if it wants to fool you.

PISCES: You’re stronger than you think, because you’ve had a daily workout for years of taking everyone’s crap. Show off your muscles and play some Ultimate Frisbee with those cow patties.

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Orchestra

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“I’ve been in the orchestra for a few months now,” Clark said. “I enjoy that I can freely play without any trouble. I was welcomed into the group.”

Berryville senior Dakota Hurt, who plays tuba, said he likes that he gets to play with a diverse group of musicians in the orchestra.

“I like that it’s different people. It’s not just people from our grade or our school,” Hurt said. “There are people from other schools, adults from the community, people older than us and people younger than us.”

Berryville sophomore Dustin Scarrow, who plays trumpet, said the orchestra also gives band students a chance to expand on the range of music they can play.

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call it “pork.”

But, their fooling days are about done.

Many of us are replacing animal meat, as well as dairy milk, cheese, and ice cream, with healthier nut and grain-based products available in every grocery store.

Sincerely, – LEO CALLAHAN

God’s love

Editor, Following is something I’ve wanted to say for quite some time. It is no secret to some or perhaps many that I am a “believer” in God (Father, Jesus, Holy Spirit). To the extent I live up to what another may perceive a believer should be, I say, “I’m not looking forward to standing in my own shoes before Christ, but I’m damn sure glad I’m not going to be standing in yours.” And yet I have been absolutely looking forward to being with Jesus since May 9, 2004.

Now, to the point of this letter. Believers do not hate homosexuals or anyone for that matter who is “unsaved.” To do so would be totally contrary to what the Gospel of Jesus the Christ is all about. Instead, we feel sorry for you, knowing that if you do not repent of your transgressions against God, whatever that may be as defined in the New Testament part of the Bible, you will not go to heaven.

Neither can we condemn you, knowing that

“The orchestra gives us the opportunity to play more advanced music with different directors,” Scarrow said.

“It gives us almost an indefinite range of music we can play,” said Berryville sophomore Jared Soto, who plays clarinet in the orchestra. “Not everyone is on the same level musically. It’s quite challenging, but it brings us all together. You get to experience things that you wouldn’t normally get to in a high school or middle school band.”

The orchestra is not only serving students in the area, however. Lee Smith, who plays trumpet in the orchestra, said he drives up from Heber Springs to attend the rehearsals on Mondays.

“It’s 144 miles one way,” Smith said.

He said the drive is worth it because the orchestra provides a venue for musicians

of all levels.

“I knew Jim from before out at the opera and he invited me to attend,” Smith said.

“I’m a beginner, really. I’ve never been in a band. I’ve been on my own for several years trying to learn to play the trumpet.”

He continued, “This is a challenge and an opportunity for me to learn how to play and try to improve as a musician.”

Swiggart said seeing musicians from so many walks of life assemble into a single ensemble is his favorite part of working with the community orchestra.

“It’s giving kids a chance to expand their music education and giving adults, who have played all their life, a chance to get back into an ensemble,” he said. “You miss it badly. People are starting to come out and say ‘I want to play in the orchestra, too.’ ”

Swiggart continued, “Music and art make life more vibrant, so having organizations like the orchestra benefits all the communities in our county.”

He said this is the 12th year that the community orchestra has presented a winter and spring concert to support music education in Carroll County. A special program will be produced listing the supporters of music education in local communities, he said, and anyone interested in being listed can call president Gray Squires at 870-350-6115 or himself at 479-981-2659.

“We encourage all the communities in Carroll County to spend an afternoon with us on April 30,” Swiggart said, “and observe our adult musicians and our youth joining together to create memories of our musical culture.”

the very transgressions which currently are hanging you also once hung us. And they can range from the seemingly inane to the most egregious.

Lastly, as hard as it is to fully comprehend let alone believe, God really does love you. You wouldn’t even exist if it were not His will for you to do so. Which is why I still continue to tell people to simply ask God with a sincere and humble attitude to reveal Himself to you in a way that you will have absolutely no doubt it is Him. Once He does, follow it through wherever He leads you and stay with it. I know in my heard you will be glad you did.

Because He first loved me, – MIKE BARUTH

subjects. I would like to know if you would accept an invitation to such a forum where you could get a better feel of just what your constituents think. The applause, the jeers and the crowd insisting that you not waste their time; it’s a bit messy but we deserve to be heard. Do your job.

Under things that needed to be addressed tonight, but were not: 1) My wife and I filed our income tax returns Monday. What do you have to say about the President’s refusal to release his tax returns? He has used one excuse after another. First saying that he couldn’t because he was being audited, then when the IRS said he can do whatever he wants to do with them because they are his returns, he simply refuses. I know he is not obligated by law (which needs to change) but doesn’t he owe the citizens of the US just a little respect? I’ll show you mine if you show me yours?

2) Most of us know with all our hearts and minds that if Hillary Clinton had won and had committed just a fraction of the reckless, thoughtless and dangerous improprieties that Donald Trump has, that she would be in the middle of impeachment proceedings. So what gives? Your job is to represent us and we are fed up.

3) Can you give us an update on investigations into Secretary Clinton’s emails? Or were all those investigations our conservative Republican legislators’ way of interfering with our presidential elections.

4) Please explain why it is OK for the president to profit from his office when this is specifically prohibited in the constitution?

Is it right Republican right wing has the votes to circumvent our constitution; does that make it the best thing for the country?

5) You are aligning yourself with a man who lies incessantly, hurls false and unfounded accusations as if he were hurling spitballs at his junior high school enemies, shows nothing but disdain for anyone but those who he can profit by. You keep saying give him time. Time to do what? Show that he is not just an embarrassment as our President but is also an embarrassment to the human race; when daily he proves that he is?

6) You spoke of overreach by evidently all of our government agencies. Please be specific about this and what specifically did they do that was not in their mandate and further still what is the motive of these science-based agencies? Please be specific.

7) You voted to kill an action by the FCC today that would have protected us from those who want to sell our online information for profit and you didn’t even know what the caller was referring to. It appears that you are just following orders from your party. You dismissed the 87-year-old lady’s concerns about our president because she, as you put it “must be a Democrat.”

You, like Tom Cotton, simply dismiss anyone who didn’t vote for you. You should be ashamed.

— MARK EASTBURN

Letter to Boozman

Mr. Senator Boozman, I am Mark Eastburn from rural Carroll County. I have no complaints about my life; I’ll be fine whatever you do. I am white and comfortable. My concern is for what you have done and intend to do to our country, to the promise of democracy, humanity and our planet.

I took part in tonight’s phone town hall meeting. How many people took part? My concern is that this is no replacement for meeting with your constituents face to face in a truly open forum. You were on the call for over one and one half hours and spoke to only eight people (not what I would call a bunch as you described it) on only four

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Ozark Regional Art Council to host ES artist for April exhibit

Ozark Regional Arts Council will host Eureka Springs artist Barbara Robinson for its April exhibit at the Vada Shield/ Arkansas State University at Mountain Home from April 3-28. A reception in R o b i n s o n ’s honor will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday, April 6.

Robinson moved to EuRobinson reka Springs in 1998 to continue working on her art career. For several years, she traveled to art shows throughout the country showing her work while also exhibiting at several galleries in the area. She had her own successful space at the Art Colony for four years and is now a member of

Eureka Fine Art Gallery, featuring eight prominent local artists. She teaches her palette knife techniques in oils and acrylics at Eureka Springs School of the Arts.

“Whatever my subject matter, my frame of mind dictates what I choose to paint and how I paint it. I use color and texture as well as the abstract shapes and patterns that evolve to convey that feeling,” Robinson said. “I strive to keep my approach fresh and unformulated and subjects varied. As each painting evolves, it develops its own character unique and individual.”

She continued, “It’s personal and powerful. My intention is to capture the essence and heart of the subject.”

For more information on Ozark Regional Arts Council, call Deborah Lively at 870-425-8291, email ozarkregionalartscouncil@gmail.com or visit ozarkregionalartscouncil.org.

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