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Berry proposes 2 percent retail sales tax By Samantha Jones
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Eureka Springs residents could be voting on an additional city sales tax this November. At Monday night’s meeting of the Eureka Springs City Council, Mayor Butch Berry proposed a 2 percent tax on retail sales to generate more revenue for the city. Berry noted that the proposed tax isn’t new to the city, saying it existed around 10 years ago. In 2007, Berry said, the tax applied to food, lodging and retail. “Some of the retail merchants felt like they shouldn’t have to pay it so we took that off and raised it to 3 percent on food and lodging and took retail out of it completely,” Berry said, noting that the proposed tax would have a 10-year sunset clause. His proposal, he said, would reinstate the 2 percent tax on retail only. Berry said the proposed tax could potentially generate $1.2 million in revenue, with $200,000 allocated to The Auditorium and the remaining $1 million going to water and sewer improvements. Berry explained the city’s financial situation, saying the city has been operating through its reserves for quite some time. “We’ve been robbing Peter to pay Paul, and it’s finally caught up with us. We’ve got do something. We’ve been supplementing our water and sewer at least since 2012,” Berry said. “We’ve been overspending for a long time.” The city can apply for state and federal grants, but Berry said there’s no money to match the funds provided by grants. “We have to come up with money somewhere to match those grants. It doesn’t matter if you go to a two-for-one sale if you can only afford half,” Berry said. Alderman Terry McClung asked how the proposed tax could raise $1.2 million. When the tax included food, lodging and retail, McClung said, retail brought in around $400,000. Lonnie Clark, the city’s finance director, explained how he calculated the $1.2 million figure. “I took the sales tax we have now. Of course I can’t get any retail numbers from the state, so I backed into it and when I backed into it based on what we’re collecting now this is what it theoretically would
produce,” Clark said. Alderman Joyce Zeller said she wasn’t sure how the proposed tax would work, asking if any goods would be excluded from the tax. “If you do a retail tax on just commodities and goods that are sold, that maybe is legal but it would not be legal to do a sales tax and exclude food and clothing,” Zeller said. Berry pointed out that food would be excluded from the proposed tax. He emphasized what the proposed tax would be used for, describing how badly the city needs to improve the water and sewer department. “This is not for operations. This is for capital improvements. This is to go and fund this five-year plan for water and sewer,” Berry said. He presented the five-year plan, addressing the city’s need to create reserve and depreciation funding. To meet the city’s bond agreement, Berry said the water and sewer department should maintain revenue at least 120 percent of its operating expenses. “We’re nowhere near that amount. What that means is we’re making our bond payments so we don’t need to worry about that. We’re OK. No one’s calling our bonds or anything like that, but theoretically they could because we’re not meeting those obligations,” Berry said. If the proposed tax generated enough revenue to fulfill the five-year plan, Berry said the city could look at building its own water testing facility. Having a facility like that, he said, would save the city between $2,000 and $3,000 a month in testing fees. Any money left over from water and sewer maintenance, Berry continued, would go into reserve funds. “What I’d like to do is … put that back into our reserves we’ve been taking from and build our reserves back up,” Berry said. The portion of the proposed tax allocated to The Auditorium, Berry continued, would help maintain the building. He pointed out how much maintenance costs. “It cost us roughly $300 to test fire alarms, so part of the money would go back into reserves for The Auditorium to take care of maintenance issues and also establish a commission and give them a steady revenue
stream to relieve the CAPC of the cost and relieve the city of that cost,” Berry said. The proposed tax isn’t the only option. Berry said he also considered increasing water rates, saying he doesn’t think that’s the way to go. “We’d have to increase our water rates anywhere from 23 to 50 percent. That would affect everybody. That would affect the renters who pay their utility bills and have a hard time as it is, not to mention what it would do to the food and lodging industry,” Berry said. Alternatively, he said residents and tourists would pay the proposed tax. Tourists, Berry said, generate around 80 percent of the city’s revenue as it is. “This coming weekend, we’re going to have 2,500 visitors in town. They’re going to stress our infrastructure, so for me it’s only fair they help pay for our infrastructure,” Berry said. Alderman James DeVito asked to discuss the issue at a later meeting when more infor-
mation is available. “Let’s just table this discussion until we have the facts,” DeVito said. Berry agreed. “What I”d like to suggest is letting the city council know what I’m going to do. I’m going to try to get some more information. We’re not at any point now where we’ve got to do anything,” Berry said. The council agreed to do so, and DeVito expressed support for Berry’s effort. “I applaud you, Mr. Mayor, for taking the bull by the horns. This is something past administrations have neglected to focus on, and we found ourselves in that situation because of that very thing,” DeVito said. Alderman David Mitchell also said he supports doing something to generate more revenue for the city. “I think the basic issue here is the mayor has presented to us a preliminary thought process to increase our revenue. Bottom line, we have to increase our revenue somehow,” Mitchell said.
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Council reads ordinance for ESFD purchase By Samantha Jones
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The Eureka Springs Fire Department is one step closer to purchasing new self-contained breathing apparatus. On Monday night, the Eureka Springs City Council approved an ordinance on a first reading waiving bidding for the purchase. The proposed ordinance would allow the fire department to purchase self-contained breathing apparatus at a cost of no more than $9,000 per unit. Mayor Butch Berry said the city has received a grant for the purchase, saying the city will need to kick in $16,900 to use the $80,800 grant. Since the fire department doesn’t know how much one unit will cost yet, Berry suggested waiving bidding for 10 units. “As far as this grant goes, go ahead and waive bidding for 10 units so we don’t have to worry about it,” Berry said. Also at the meeting, the council approved a resolution naming Eureka Springs part of Bee City USA. Local beekeeper Ken Trimble presented information on the organization, saying he came to the meeting to advocate for bees. The bee population, Trimble noted, is declining throughout the United States. Managed beehives that can be tracked, Trimble said, have shown noticeable decline since 1945. “We have less than 50 percent of the managed hives today. Since 1988, that population is half of what it was. We’re facing a real problem,” Trimble said. Bees are important, Trimble continued, because they pollinate 85 percent of the flowering trees, flowers, fruit trees and berry bushes in the country. If bees continue to decline in population, Trimble said the county could be in trouble. “We’ve already lost quite a few of our wild bees. It’s a huge economic issue, and it’s one that ties in well with the local community here in Eureka Springs,” Trimble said. Trimble recalled when he learned about Bee City USA, saying he thought the organization would be perfect for
Eureka Springs. Eureka Springs, Trimble said, has everything bees need to survive. “We’re really fortunate to have such a beautiful, natural place to live. We have an abundance of water resources. Two key factors all bees need for survival are adequate food sources as well as water sources, so Eureka Springs is a real good fit,” Trimble said. Trimble said Bee City USA is composed of 15 cities in the United States, noting that Eureka Springs will be the first city in Arkansas to join the organization. Alderman Mickey Schneider pointed out how Eureka Springs is at the forefront of environmental and economic issues; joining Bee City USA, Schneider said, makes a lot of sense for the city. “I think it’s highly appropriate for us to do this because we were the first Tree City in Arkansas so to be the first Bee City…that’s awesome,” Schneider said. Over the past couple of months, Trimble said he’s been working with Bee City USA to complete the city’s application. Approving the resolution declaring the city part of the organization, Trimble said, is one of the last steps in the process. The approved resolution states that the city will designate a local government department as the Bee City USA sponsor, with an employee from that department serving as the Bee City USA liaison. Alderman Joyce Zeller asked if this would cost the city any money. “I wonder if we can do that part of the resolution without incurring any costs to the city. I don’t see that we have room int he budget to take on anything that’s going to cost money,” Zeller said. Berry explained that Stephen Foster, a member of the Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission, would serve as the liaison for free. “Even though he’s a volunteer, he’s still part of the city. This would have zero impact on the city,” Berry said. Alderman Terry McClung agreed. “I don’t see anything that would set us up for a sting,” McClung said. Once the city is designated a Bee City, Trimble said the city will have a few
more responsibilities to raise awareness for the bee population. These requirements include celebrating National Pollinator Month the third week of June or some other appropriate occasion with educational events, installing and maintaining at least one authorized Bee City USA street sign in a prominent location and creating and maintaining links on appropriate pages of the local government’s website including links to a PDF of the signed resolution. Trimble thanked the council for passing the ordinance, saying it makes an important statement. “This will give us basis for the city policy and protocol rather than being something a certain individual decides. This would actually give the city kind of a ground zero. We’re going to operate from a high plateau rather than being dependent on a certain person in charge,” Trimble said. Berry concurred. “It gives Eureka Springs the opportunity to be the first in the state to do something that’s environmentally good for all of us,” Berry said. The council moved on, approving a resolution authorizing the use of Arkansas Fire and Police Board Rule 4 for the local fire pension fund. The resolution states that the rule allows pension plans with fewer than 50 participants to utilize the alternate cash flow projection valuation method of determining actuarial soundness. The council discussed an ordinance expanding eligibility for the Parks and Recreation Commission to residents who live in the Western District of Carroll County outside of Eureka Springs city limits. The ordinance was proposed at the council’s meeting March 28, where the parks department was asked to draw up the ordinance and submit it to the city. City attorney Tim Weaver said Monday night that he hadn’t received the ordinance yet. “I have not seen one. The council directed parks to prepare it and send it for review. As of today, I have not seen one,” Weaver said. Zeller asked if the proposed ordinance
is legal, saying she received a comment from a resident questioning whether the city could split the county into two parts for this purpose. “The enabling legislation from the state allows us to have people who are not residents of the city sit on a commission. If they are residents of the county, his question was, ‘Can you segregate that and make them only residents of one part of the county and not include the whole county?’ ” Zeller said. Weaver said he believed the proposed ordinance would be legal. “Based on not having read the entire state statute, I’m going to defer and say I don’t know for certain but given the fact that it works similar to creating an ambulance district, we probably have a right to segregate the county into two halves,” Weaver said. “I’m no lawyer, but I agree with him,” McClung added. Weaver said he will look into the legality of the proposed ordinance. Without an ordinance to read at the table, the council agreed to table the issue. The council also approved a resolution to dispose of two fire trucks and agreed to destroy city records between 2008 and 2011. A note written by Berry explains that these records can be destroyed by law. The records include beverage licenses, the payroll journal, CAPC reports, deposit slips, cash receipts, accounts payable checks and bank statements. Jay Fitzsimmons’ renewal application for the parks commission was approved. Berry presented February’s financial report, saying revenues for the general fund were down roughly 15.05 percent. Berry said this is $39,000 less than the city expected. Revenues in the water department are up, but Berry said the revenues are down in the sewer department. “We’ve never raised our sewer rates, but we raised our water rates. Our sewer rates have never been increased,” Berry said. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, April 25 at City Hall.
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CAPC gearing up for May Festival of the Arts By Samantha Jones
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So far, 2016 has been a good year for the Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission. CAPC chairman Ken Ketelsen reported Monday that the commission is going into the May Festival of the Arts with increased collections across the board. Total collections are up $32,000 from last year at this time, Ketelsen said. May Festival of the Arts, he con-
tinued, is the city’s biggest festival of the year. Ketelsen said the CAPC has been reaching out to various locations throughout the region, including Joplin, Mo., Kansas City, Little Rock and Dallas. More than 50 events, he said, are being planned for the month-long festival. “It’s clearly huge for Eureka Springs. It will be the biggest media push until fall,” Ketelsen said. The CAPC, he noted, has been work-
ing on precision digital marketing and utilizing its social media. He pointed out that 53,048 people like Eureka Springs on social media, saying other nearby cities don’t have nearly that many likes. “It’s a significant impact it has. It’s where you get the most bang for your buck,” Ketelsen said. Ketelsen said he’s excited to have Dori Thomas working with the CAPC as an events coordinator. “She’s super excited about the job.
We’re really pleased to have her,” Ketelsen said. “She’s been working on putting some folks in The Auditorium.” Moving forward, Ketelsen said the CAPC is working on creating an application for smart phones and tablets to help people keep up with Eureka Springs. “It’s in talks. Those processes take time. I suspect this year we’ll know more about where we’re going with it and the timeline,” Ketelsen said.
Historic district commission approves work on Crescent By Samantha Jones
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The Crescent Hotel will have a new awning soon. On April 6, the Eureka Springs Historic District Commission approved new work on the hotel. This work includes adding a permanent awning and new posts, as well as enclosing part of the fourth floor rear deck. Travis Holloway presented the request, saying the the existing building has awnings that fold out.
“Sometimes they work and sometimes they don’t. We had an awning in this area, but it’s actually falling off,” Holloway said. He also asked the commission to add a new deck on 275 N. Main, and the commission agreed to do so. The new deck, he said, would help create a gathering space for events held at the hotel. “When we have wedding parties, they can open the big garage door and have one gathering space,” Holloway said. The commission approved several
other requests, including an addition to 4 Drennon and a new studio or workshop at 161 W. Van Buren. All items on the consent agenda were approved. These items are: a new sign at 45 1/2B Spring; re-wrapping existing billboards on East Van Buren; a previously approved sign in a new location at 1B Center; new paint colors at 107 East Van Buren; the replacement of two existing signs at 207 W. Van Buren; and re-wrapping an existing billboard on East Van Buren.
Items on the consent agenda are Level I applications that the city preservation officer believes to be in accordance with the design guidelines. The commission agreed to allow work on two administrative approvals, which are applications for repair involving no changes in materials or color. These approvals will allow the replacement of a sidewalk at 27 Paxos and re-roofing at 36 Elk. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at City Hall.
Rotary Interact focuses on service to community By Samantha Jones
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Wyatt Pavelsek joined the Eureka Springs High School Rotary Interact Club to earn community service hours, but he quickly grew to love the club. “It’s enjoyable. It makes you feel good. It makes you feel like you’re doing something good,” Pavelsek said. Pavelsek, treasurer of the club, recalled when the club’s costumes for its Santa in the Park event were stolen late last year. He said the members of the club rallied, receiving donations throughout the community and even creating some costumes themselves. “The people in our community know Rotary is a good institution,” Pavelsek said. Joanie Kratzer agreed. Kratzer, the club’s adviser, said students in the club wanted to help the community even more after receiving help with the costumes. This year’s fund-
raising efforts, she noted, have been notably successful. “We started this year with about $900 in our account and right away we donated $150 to the American Wheelchair Mission, which we do every year,” Kratzer said. The club followed that donation with a $300 contribution to Soldier on Service Dogs. Pavelsek remembered how the club’s officers decided to donate that much money, saying the club initially planned to donate only $200. “We got funds we weren’t expecting and decided the rest of the club would be happy donating an extra $100 to veterans,” Pavelsek said. The club decides how to donate money, Pavelsek continued, in a democratic way. He said Kratzer usually presents information on nonprofits at meetings; there, he said, club members decide whether or not to donate to
a cause. “We decide if we want to help out or put something on the back burner. We’ve never said no to a donation Joanie has come up with. We’ve saved it for later,” Pavelsek said. The club donates to some nonprofits annually, but Pavelsek said club members are also looking out for new organizations to help out. Kratzer detailed all the club’s donations in the 2015-16 school year, saying the club donated $300 to Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Christina Marcum after her home burned down in November. Other donations include $1,000 for Samaritan’s Feet, $250 for Blinkwater School, $250 to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and $100 to the Brighton Ridge Disaster Fund. The club raises the money for these donations, Kratzer explained, in many different ways. Kratzer said the club receives donations sometimes but mostly holds fundrais-
ers. These fundraisers include bake sales, T-shirt sales and the sale of hot cocoa and apple cider during major fall and winter events in Basin Park. For some of these fundraisers, Kratzer said Cornerstone Bank allows the club to rent out spaces in its parking lot downtown. “Cornerstone is just as important to the club as the kids who show up to help,” Pavelsek said. Because there are so many different fundraisers, Kratzer said every student in the club can work around his or her schedule to make it to at least one event. “Not everybody has to come because we know they’re high school kids. They’ve got a lot of other things on their plate. We usually try to get four to five. If it’s a bigger event, we want more,” Kratzer said. Showing up for the fundraisers, Pavelsek See Rotary, page 17
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Samantha Jones, I read your column from March 31 and was glad to see you standing up for yourself. Hang in there. You’re doing a great job and, apparently, some folks are trying to drag you down with innuendo and falsehoods. That’s a shame, and you were right to be offended. May I point out, also, that there is no litmus test for Rust newspapers regarding politics. We support and encourage editorial freedom at each paper. Some edito-
rial pages do slant right. Others slant left. Largely, these opinion pages are reflective of the people and perspectives within each different community. Someone who is trying to shame you one way or another has their own agenda to put you on the defensive or to malign your enterprise, and it’s not about the quality of the reporting in the LCC. Sounds kind of like a tactic Donald Trump would employ, eh? Thanks for working for the Lovely County Citizen — and Rust Communications! All My Best, Jon K. Rust Co-President, Rust Communications
Paint the crosswalks
Since tourism is our way of making money, I would like to make a suggestion: PAINT the crosswalks boldly so pedestrians can walk safely across the streets! I have seen many cars fail to stop for our visitors and I think this is a bad habit. Since the crosswalk markings are faded, let’s try painting them bright purple! In honor of our lesbian and gay communities! Since I doubt ES will do that, perhaps we can paint them brightly and clearly in any old color? I think we residents should go out of our way to be friendly and helpful to visitors. Surely, we can stop our two-ton vehicles for a 165-pound visitor? Thanks. — Trella Laughlin
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pinto beans, pico salad and tapioca pudding Thursday, April 21 Lunch: Turkey with gravy, cornbread dressing, sweet potatoes, green beans and cake and ice cream Friday, April 22 Lunch: Chicken and rice, California vegetables, roll and cottage cheese with pineapple
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Springtime in the Ozarks is this weekend. What is your favorite Springtime activity?
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Plant walking looking at the new flowers.
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Hiking.
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Hiking in the woods on my day off.
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Walking around town looking at the flowers.
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Fishing and hiking.
Hiking and fishing.
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n late 2014, I needed to have surgery to cut a golf ball-size cyst out of my neck. I’d had the cyst for about a year at that point and knew it could become more than a golf ball-size problem if I didn’t address it soon. But I had another problem, something I’d equate to a basketball or one of those big bouncy balls some people sit on at work to improve their posture. See, I smoke cigars every now and then, and I couldn’t think of many things I dread more than telling medical professionals that. I didn’t start smoking cigars until I started dating Gideon, so I had never had to tell a doctor that I enjoy tobacco on occasion. How was I supposed to do that? I considered going into detail, explaining how Gideon and I smoke cigars on our balcony and talk about meaningful things once or twice a month. We don’t solve any of the world’s problems out there, but I thought maybe my doctor would understand that it’s OK to smoke a cigar socially if you don’t do it all the time. Going into my first consultation, I prepared myself to tell my doctor the truth. I was so nervous in the waiting room that I couldn’t stop tapping my foot on the ground, which annoyed an elderly woman sitting across from me. It felt like a decade, but they finally called me in to meet the doctor. He introduced himself and seemed pretty nice. I hoped he wouldn’t yell at me when I told him about my tobacco habit. As he asked me all those normal, slightly invasive questions about my personal life, my concern began to escalate. Couldn’t he get to the important question already? Finally, he asked me if I smoke cigarettes. “Yes, but only every now and then!” I blurted out, rambling about how I smoked only once or twice a month and how I knew it was unhealthy even if I did it rarely. He broke into a hearty laugh. “You’re a 22-year-old kid. It’s OK to smoke a cigar
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once or twice a month,” he said. A month later, I had another appointment. My doctor told me a nurse would brief me on what I should and shouldn’t do before my surgery, saying I wouldn’t have to worry about getting my blood drawn or anything. Of course I wasn’t worried about that. Just because my doctor was cool with my bad habit didn’t mean the nurse would be. Once again, I sat in a hospital room telling a Samantha Jones stranger my entire medical history. The nurse seemed nice, but I was still worried she’d judge me the moment I told her that I enjoy tobacco. “Do you smoke cigarettes?” she asked. “No, but I do smoke cigars but only every now and then. I promise,” I said. Like my doctor, she started laughing and said I shouldn’t worry so much about it. I began to wonder if this was the way medical professionals are supposed to respond to news that their patient smokes tobacco. I left the appointment feeling pretty good about myself, despite the fear that I’d croak during surgery because of some undiagnosed heart problem. The day of my surgery crept up on me way too soon. Before I knew it, I was sitting in a white room wearing an unflattering hospital gown with an IV sticking out of my arm. My mother sat beside me, trying to help me feel less nervous by showing me photos of her dog. A nurse I hadn’t met entered the room to ask all those questions I’d become comfortable answering. This time, I didn’t care about telling the nurse I smoke cigars. Everyone else had been so cool about See Jones, page 17
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Eureka Springs High School senior Oscar Mendez, right, is the Eureka Springs Rotary Club’s Student of the Month for March. Mendez has been captain of the Eureka Springs High School Soccer team for four years, a member of the Arkansas comets Futbol Club and the assistant for the Olympic Development Program’s annual sub-region camp for young soccer players. He enjoys soccer, woodworking and working with power tools and small machines. He is pictured with Eureka Springs Rotarian Mickey Finefield.
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sonalities will be looking for the right home. Pet treats will be available for purchase. Some proceeds from the chili championship will be donated to GSHS. For more information, call 479-2539511.
Rankine named grand marshal of 2016 Artrageous Parade
John Rankine is the 2016 May Festival of the Arts Artragous Parade Grand Marshal. The parade will start at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 7, and will kick off May Festival of the Arts, the month-long celebration of arts in Rankine Eureka Springs. Rankine is the featured artist for this
year’s festival. He will have a digital mural of his environmental photo series “On My Morning Walks” displayed on the Basin Park Band Shell. Dubbed “Scenes from the Band Shell,” the digital mural will premiere at dusk after the parade and will continue to be displayed every Thursday, Friday and Saturday throughout May. Originally from Canada, Rankine is an award-winning mvultimedia artist. He has lived in Eureka Springs for 20 years. For more information on May Festival of the Arts, visit www.EurekaSpringsFestivalOfTheArts.com.
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Author discusses ‘ancient aliens’ at UFO Conference By David Bell
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In 1968 the Swiss author Erich von Däniken wrote the book “Chariots of the Gods.” He is the primary figure in popularizing the ancient alien or ancient astronaut hypotheses in the “Paleo-contact” movement. This movement purports that early man was influenced by visitations from other-worldly alien beings. While historians and archaeologists consider his work “pseudo,” many believe his work makes sense. They feel it fills in the gaps with credible answers where the academics seemingly have had to make stretches to answer the same questions. Däniken was the keynote speaker Saturday night at the 29th-annual Ozark Mountain UFO Conference at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center in Eureka Springs. “The gods are not gods,”Däniken said. “There is only one God, creator of the universe.” Däniken explained that alien visitors to Earth were simply believed to be gods because of their technological advancement. “The supreme God doesn’t need a device to move from one place to another. … He is omnipotent,” Von Däniken said. Däniken lectured on several ancient mysteries that the academic world seemingly struggles to explain. More logical explanations that fit more reasonably with the known facts are offered by Däniken and others within the ancient
alien movement. For example. Däniken discussed the theories of how the Pyramids were constructed. He said most of these theories would work in actuality but are so far beyond the engineering knowledge of the time as to be impractical. Däniken gave the example that it’s often put forth by the academic Egyptology community that the Egyptian builders used ramps to move the huge stones into place. He pointed out that the engineering to build the ramps would be more remarkable than the Pyramids, using much more material to build the inclines than in the structures themselves. Däniken said that because of his education at an international Catholic School in Switzerland, he is very familiar with scripture. Part of his lecture was an exploration of how he interprets the vision of the Biblical Enoch. The descriptions Enoch made of an encounter with God could be the description of a pre-technology man attempting to explain an encounter with a technologically superior race. Over the years academics have endeavored to debunk Däniken while he has continued to refine his work. Many have pointed out derisively that he “jumped from hotel manager (in Switzerland) to ‘expert on the ancient world.’ ” Regardless, his popularity is still as high as ever and the books in his series are reported to have sold more that 63 million copies and been translated into 32 languages.
Photo by David Bell Author Erich von Däniken speaks at the Ozark Mountain UFO Conference in Eureka Springs.
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Hangin’ Out at Harts
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Eureka Springs residents know Harts Family Center well. It’s a popular destination for local shoppers, where you can pick up household items with a little extra charm. On Friday night, many residents stocked up for the weekend.
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The Ozark Mountain UFO Conference drew many people to Eureka Springs last weekend. Linda Moulton Howe and Erich Von Daniken were the keynote speakers. On Friday night, Howe spoke about alien sightings and government conspiracies and cover-ups.
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Plein air painting is coming to Eureka Springs in May
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Phyllis Poe will be the head of Clear Spring School this coming school year. Poe, left, is pictured with Charles Templeton and Peggy Pot.
Poe named new head of Clear Spring School By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com Next year, Phyllis Poe will be taking over as head of school at Clear Spring School. Charles Templeton, the current head of school, reported that Poe will be moving into his role for the 2016-17 school year. Poe, Templeton said, was unanimously approved by Clear Spring’s board of directors. Templeton described everything Poe
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The Eureka Springs School of the Arts (ESSA) and Plein Air Painters of Eureka Springs (PAPES) will partner to host the first annual plein air festival in Eureka Springs, known as ESPAfest, from Sunday, May 22, to Thursday, May 26. The goal of ESPAfest is to increase public awareness and enthusiasm for plein air painting, which is the painting of life in the open air. While many plein air festivals are for an elite group of invited artists, ESPAfest is an equal opportunity festival. It will include opportunities to learn and compete, allowing artists to take advantage of workshops and paint-outs. Daily entry fees will range from $20 to $35 for a one-day paint-out, or $90 for all paint-outs. Workshops will be offered on a pick-andchoose fee structure, allowing artists to take a class without paying the registration fee. The festival will begin with a welcome reception at the Crescent Hotel, and there will be a workshop opportunity each day.
These workshops will include “Plein Air Essentials” and “Art Conservation and Restoration.” ESSA instructor David Tripp will teach two workshops where he will share his expertise on art materials and processes. The first three days of the competition will culminate in a daily $1,000 purchase award, with the final event being a juried competition. The juried competition prizes include: a $1,000 purchase prize; a $1,100 quarter-page ad award from Plein Air Magazine; a $400 Blue Ribbon Award; a $250 Red Ribbon Award; a $100 Yellow Ribbon Award; and three Green Ribbon and Honorable Mention Awards. Plein air festivals are rising in popularity throughout the nation, with artists journeying far to experience unique environments to paint outdoors. The goal for these festivals is to become a major venue for artists and art collectors who travel to these events, and ESPAfest organizers believe Eureka Springs can become the next great plein air destination.
Ozark Folk Festival seeking singer-songwriters
The 69th Annual Original Ozark Folk Festival is accepting submissions for its singer-songwriter contest. Both amateur and professional musicians are encouraged to apply. The final competition will be held at noon on Saturday, Oct. 15, in the Basin Park Band Shell in Eureka Springs. The folk festival will take place from Thursday, Oct. 13 to Saturday, Oct. 15. The first-place winner will receive 50 percent of the total submission fees received, an eight-hour recording session at Sound Illusion Recording Studios in Berryville and an opportunity to perform at next year’s folk festival. The second-place winner will re-
ceive 30 percent of the total submission fees received, and the third-place winner will get 20 percent of the fees. All winners will receive two tickets for Saturday night’s headline show in The Auditorium. To apply, send three songs on a CD and a lyric sheet for each, as well as a short biography of the songwriter and contact information to: CAPC, Attn: Singer/Songwriter, P.O. Box 522, Eureka Springs, 72632. Songs must be wholly original and all co-writers’ names must be provided. The entry fee is $25. For complete entry rules, visit www. OzarkFolkFestival.com and click on “Singer/Songwriter Contest.”
Christview Ministries to celebrate 12 years of operation Christview Ministries will host a celebration honoring its 12th anniversary from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Christview Ministries Center at 992 County Road 309 in Eureka Springs. All are invited to an open house with food, fellowship and
music from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. A worship service will take place from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Rev. John Turner and Rev. Judy Turner launched the ministry as an act of faith in April 2005. For more information on the ministry, visit www.christviewmin.org.
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The Natural Way Supplementing antibiotics
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hile most all prescribed drugs affect the absorption of certain nutrients, whether from food or supplementation, most Jim Fain people are unaware of it. In fact, the lopsided biased healthcare system typically only warns about nutritional supplements interfering with the prescription drugs. In the most recent series of Natural Way columns I’ve discussed heart drugs like blood pressure beta blockers and cholesterol-lowering statins, (Coreg, Lisinopril, Zestril, Norvasc, Lipitor or Zocor) the diabetic drug Glucophage/Metformin and acid reducers like Pepcid, Prilosec, Nexium and Protonix. Today, I’ll touch on antibiotics. A few of the most prescribed antibiotics are Z-Pak, Zithromax and Amoxicillin. High-dose therapy (penicillin) can lead to increased excretion of potassium by the kidneys. These drugs kill off the important and good bugs in our belly, too. This can and does cause antibiotic-induced diarrhea or poor appetite. This effect may lead to potassium deficiency, with tiredness and weakness as symptoms. Also, if you’re taking antibiotics for several weeks, it may drop your vitamin K levels. This can impact blood clotting and contribute to the reduction of bone density. Here is a summary of the nutritional impact. Antibiotics: Consider adding a multivitamin, vitamin K (not if you’re on coumadin or warfarin) and a quality probiotic with many families and in the billions of each. Yogurt, while good for you, isn’t enough. Blood pressure/cholesterol drugs: First emphasize eating anything green like chard and kale (unless you’re on coumadin or warfarin). Add nuts and beans to the recipe. I’d add 300-450 magnesium each day. Remember, magnesium is required for a long list of body processes, yet we don’t get enough in our diet. I like the chelated type and take two tablets daily. Supplement formulas typically named “Blood Pressure Support” have enough magnesium for most people. Add CoQ-10 at 200-400mg per day especially in you have heart trouble or take cholesterol meds. Diabetic drugs Glucophage/Metformin: Adding B12/ folic acid in your diet by eating red meat or dark green leafy veggies may not be enough. Supplementing with B12 methylcobalamine, B complex and folic acid is almost always satisfactory. Curiously, adding highly absorbable calcium like AdvaCal can reverse malabsorption. Of course, reducing your dosage of the drug, if possible, likely would help, too. See Fain, page 19
Wisecrack Zodiac Aries: Every dog has his day, but an ambitious wombat can score a week or more. Instead of rolling over in the dirt, try to be more exotic. If you feel like a capybara, you could earn at least a month of Internet fame. Taurus: You don’t have to reach for the stars, but at least reach for a dictionary. It will broaden your vocabulary or help you kill spiders. Either path gets you out of your chair. Gemini: A lottery ticket purchased at 2:08 p.m. Wednesday will have a major effect on your life. Could be a jackpot, or it could keep you off the street when the out-of-control robot-driven car full of Roombas blasts through an intersection. Cancer: Thursday is like a Facebook quiz; shallow, annoying and deep down you know you’re really Cinderella, not Scar from the Lion King. Wait until Friday rolls around, and you can try out another personality. Leo: You’re upset that the road has been rough. What you’ll see on Tuesday is that the ride may have been bumpy, but you’re still moving forward. Make the most of it! Yell “Yee-haw!” and bounce with the potholes until you hit a smooth stretch. Virgo: You’ve put in the hard work, now it’s time to reap the rewards. Don’t use a scythe, though; between that and the black hoodie you’re wearing, you could cause a lot of car wrecks while walking to the office. Libra: Nothing’s impossible with a ferret at your side. Just don’t glue him to you, otherwise his fur will be messed up. Let him ride shotgun, so he can call out directions from Google Maps while you run the yellow lights. Scorpio: Don’t worry if you can’t find your groove. Borrow one from your favorite song. Play it in the original vinyl and you’ll find all the grooves you need. Sagittarius: You’re feeling pricklier than a cactus with goosebumps. Quit trying to make everyone see your political viewpoint on Face-
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book and tackle something easier, like wrestling a short-tempered alligator. Or yoga. Yoga’s good. Capricorn: It’s tough to find the beauty in every day, but you’ll have a better chance if you look behind the couch. It’s quiet, you have the space to yourself, and there’s usually a few forgotten Cheetos. Aquarius: Life is for the living, which is good, because it’s really hard to get a zombie to go skydiving
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with you. Enjoy something that gets your blood pumping, and do it far away from that zombie. Pisces: You finally have the courage to climb out of that hole, so don’t volunteer to jump back in when everyone wonders where you are. Make sure you have a firm grip on that tree before you wave to them. Answers on page 17
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Calendar of Events Send calendar entries to Samantha Jones at CCNNews@cox-internet.com. The calendar is reserved for events sponsored by non-profit entities, benefits for non-profits and free events. First priority will be given to organizations providing a public service, such as rural fire departments, schools, churches, hospital auxiliaries and services for senior citizens or veterans. Submissions should be timely. Calendar listings should not be more than 30 days in advance of the event. The calendar is sometimes edited to fit the available space in the print edition. See the full calendar online at www.LovelyCitizen.com Saturday, April 16 at the Arkansas State Chili Championship at the Holiday Island Country Club. Dogs and cats of different Mercy Hospice will host “Living On,” a breeds, colors and personalities will be free six-week series of workshops on grow- looking for the right home. Pet treats will ing through grief, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 be available for purchase. Some proceeds p.m. every Thursday fromThursday, April from the chili championship will be donat14, to Thursday, May 19, at the Mercy Home ed to GSHS. For more information on the Health & Hospice Office. Those interested event, call 479-253-9511. in attending must pre-register by contacting Roberta Kirby at 870-423-5255.
April 14: Growing Through Grief Workshop
April 16: Kings River Cleanup
April 15: Dances of Universal Peace
Dances of Universal Peace will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 15 at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Church at 17 Elk St. in Eureka Springs. The dances are simple and joyful moving meditations. Participation is free. Contact Rebecca Babbs at 479-2538303 or email babbsrebecca@gmail.com for more information.
April 15: Karaoke for Kindness
Karaoke for Kindness will take place from 7 p.m. to midnight Friday, April 15 at 4 States Event Center at 2100 East Van Buren in Eureka Springs. Bikes are welcome, and $2 beer will be offered. Proceeds from the event will benefit Random Acts of Kindness.
April 15 and 16: Carving in the Ozarks
The Carving in the Ozark fundraiser for Eureka Springs’s volunteer firefighters will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16 at the Victoria Inn parking lot.
April 16: Adopt-a-thon
The Good Shepherd Humane Society will have an adopt-a-thon from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
King River Watershed Partnership will hold a volunteer river cleanup at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Rockhouse Landing in Madison County. Volunteers are asked to bring their boats and a sack lunch. Shuttles and trash bags will be provided. For more information go to kingsriverwatershed.org or call Ray Warren a 870-654-4134.
April 16: Diabetic Diet Class
Dietician Donna Medlin will lead a Diabetic Diet Class from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at Mercy Hospital in Berryville. Call 417-425-7875 to register.
April 16: Awakening of Unity
A community-wide beautification project will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 16 at Lake Leatherwood Park. A potluck lunch will take place from noon to 2 p.m. For more information, visit commUNITYAffects.com or call 682-2256549.
April 17: Revival
First Baptist Penn Memorial at 100 Spring St. in Eureka Springs will host a revival at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 17 and 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 18 to Wednesday, April 20. Visit commUNITYAffects.com or call 682-225-6549 for more information.
April 17: Installation Ceremony
The Holiday Island Community Church at 188 State Line Drive will host an event honoring its new pastor, Dr. Jeffrey T. Timm, at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 17. Cookies and fellowship will follow the installation ceremony. All are welcome.
April 17: Harp and Cello Performance
Brenda Bowen Cox and Carol Widder will perform the harp and cello at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 17, at 68 W. Mountain St. in Eureka Springs as part of the 2016 Festival of Harps. A $15 donation is suggested at the door. Visit www.HeartOfManyWays.org or call 479-253-8252 for more information.
April 17: Spiritual Tyranny and Spiritual Passivity
Rabbi Rob Lennick will speak on “Spiritual Tyranny and Spiritual Passivity — Our World’s Codependent Dance of Destruction” at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 17, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk St. in Eureka Springs.Childcare is provided.
April 19: Jam Session
A jam session and sing-along will take place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 at the Library Annex. Call Elby at 914584-2145 for more information.
April 22 and 23: The Hallelujah Girls!
The Holiday Island Theatre Guild will host “The Hallelujah Girls!” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 24. Tickets cost $10 and will be available at Cornerstone Bank, the Holiday Island Recreation Center or at the door. Call 479-981-2638 for more information.
April 23: MasterPath Seeker Meeting
A MasterPath Seeker meeting will take place from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday
April 23, at the Fayetteville Public Library at 401 W. Mountain St. in Fayetteville. For more information go to www.masterpath. org.
April 23: Surviving Climate Change
A workshop on surviving climate change will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 23, at the ECHO Community Center in Eureka Springs.
April 23: Holiday Island Roadside Cleanup
The Holiday Island Hospitality Association will sponsor the semi-annual roadside cleanup project at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Holiday Island Clubhouse north parking lot. Volunteers will receive their road assignments and supplies at the Clubhouse. A picnic lunch will be provided for volunteers at 11:30 a.m. at the Recreation Center Pavilion. For further information contact Ben Helmer at 479-244-0482.
April 23: Scout-O-Rama
North Arkansas College is hosting a day of fun, family games and crafts from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at 1515 Pioneer Ridge. Admission is free.
April 24: Poetry Month
Wendy Taylor Carlisle and Pam Hitchcock will read poetry at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 24, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk St. in Eureka Springs. Members may bring original poetry to share. Childcare is provided.
April 26: Ladies of Faith Meeting
The Ladies of Faith will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 26 at the Gazebo Restaurant in Eureka Springs. Bonnie Roediger, who started the Carroll County Bible Reading Marathon, will speak. Beth Severe will minister in music. The buffet will cost $10.50. Call Margo Pryor at 870-423-9399 for more information.
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it that I had no real reason to worry. Of course, that didn’t stop me from hoping my mother wouldn’t kill me when she heard it. My mom is reasonable about most things, but she’s still my mother and I didn’t want to disappoint her. “Do you smoke cigarettes?” the nurse asked. “No, but I do smoke cigars once or twice a month,” I replied. The nurse narrowed her eyes. “Do you want me to tell you how terrible that is for you, or do you want to be ignorant?” the nurse asked. My mom spoke up immediately. She sounded upset but not with me. Instead, she directed her vitriol at the nurse. “I think we’ll stay ignorant,” Mom said. The nurse didn’t say anything about smoking after that. ••• Samantha Jones is associate editor for Carroll County Newspapers. Her email address is Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail. com.
said, is rarely difficult. “It almost becomes second nature. You make time. If you have a conflict, you make time for it,” Pavelsek said. Corinna Campbell-Green, president of the club, pointed out how good she feels when she sees the result of the club’s fundraising efforts. “Once you get into it and you see the looks on people’s faces, like Samaritan’s Feet when you give back to them, it’s unreal to see the smile on their face and to know how you’re impacting their life,” Campbell-Green said. Campbell-Green and Pavelsek both plan to attend the same college. Kratzer said she wouldn’t be surprised if the students joined their college’s Rotaract Club, the college-level equivalent to Rotary Interact Club. “If there isn’t one, I think we have two founding members,” Kratzer said. She continued, “I never had any doubt that they have that in them, and they know that.” Rotary Interact is chartered through the Eureka Springs Rotary Club.
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Denise Michelle Barry, age 52, of Green Forest, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016. She was born Oct. 5, 1963, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Joyce Avery and Mike Barry. She was preceded in death by her parents Joyce and Mike Barry; her stepfather, Mike Avery; and her lifelong companion, Joe Peña. Denise will be remembered for her encouraging, caring and loving nature. A true baseball and football enthusiast, she was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers. Denise’s leisure time was spent playing bingo, shopping, camping, watching scary movies and spending time with her beloved cats. She worked throughout her lifetime at McDonald’s, Tyson Foods, Harp’s and Exxon. Denise dearly loved her family and helping others, enjoying special time with her grandchildren. Denise is survived by her two daughters, Destiny Barry and husband Eric Walker of Green Forest, and Brittany Bilderback and husband Sean Bilderback of Farmington; grandchildren, Benjamin Sky Walker, Darryn Malachi Barry and Summer Lorraine Barry; a sister, April Jaramillo and husband Antonio Jaramillo of Springdale; and a nephew, Luis Cruz.
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count without her permission. 1:01 p.m. — A caller advised that a leather jacket had been stolen out of her shop. 2:37 p.m. — A caller advised that a woman was in violation of a protection order. Officers responded for the report. 3:56 p.m. — A local restaurant advised officers of the presence of an ex-employee who was not allowed on the property. Officers arrested the subject on a felony warrant. 8:45 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a door left open at a local business but was unable to locate the business in question. April 8 12:17 a.m. — A subject was arrested for driving while intoxicated and sleeping in his vehicle. 9:53 a.m. — A caller advised that a sus-
Denise Michelle Barry Oct. 5, 1963 – April 3, 2016
Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Soul Purpose Ministries, 801 S. Springfield Ave. in Green Forest. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Denise Barry may be made to the Joyce Avery and Denise Barry Memorial Fund at 1st National Bank of North Arkansas. For online condolences, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com. picious male wearing a blonde wig, sunglasses and gloves was in an area store. An officer responded but found no one fitting the description. Can’t a man wear a wig in peace these days? 3:32 p.m. — An officer made contact with a vehicle in a loading zone for an extended period of time. 10:32 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of people loitering in the parking lot of an area business. An officer responded and told the subjects in question that the store was closing and they needed to move on. 10:45 p.m. — An officer responded to a local restaurant to check the music level and advised the restaurant to turn it down. April 9 1:54 a.m. — A caller advised of a possible intoxicated driver. An officer responded and advised the subject to leave in a taxi. 9:39 a.m. — An officer conducted a welfare check, and all was well. 1:12 p.m. — A caller advised officers of
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Jaqueline “Jackie” Babcock July 16, 1923 – March 30, 2016
Jaqueline “Jackie” Babcock, a resident of Holiday, Arkansas, was born July 16, 1923, in Raytown, Mo., a daughter of Dewey and Maude Irene (Pitts) Young. She departed this life Wednesday, March 30, 2016, in Fayetteville, at the age of 92 years. “Jackie” as she was known to everyone, grew up in Denver, Colo., graduated from Campion Academy and married her high school sweetheart. Her husband’s career as a professor of English brought them to Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich., where she raised her children. She was awarded both a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Art and Home Economics at MSU. Upon her husband Mert’s retirement they migrated to Holiday Island, where she became an established real estate broker until her own retirement 20 years ago. Jackie was a tenacious Christian, leaving behind a legacy of good works and dear friends. She is survived by her two children, Collin Babcock and wife, Kathleen McCune; daughter, Maudine Perkins and spouse Michael, one grandson, Cailean Babcock; and four step-grandson, Sean, Colin, Ryan and Patrick McKenzie and a a loaded dump truck violating a city ordinance. An officer explained the ordinance to the driver and did stationary patrol in the area. 2:14 p.m. — A caller advised of a dog left in a vehicle with the windows up. An officer and an animal control officer responded and spoke with the owner. 2:35 p.m. — An officer conducted a welfare check, and all was well. 10:25 p.m. — An officer responded to a hit and run accident. A subject was arrested for careless driving, driving while intoxicated and endangering the welfare of a minor. April 10 2:22 a.m. — A woman reported that her car and other items had been stolen. An officer responded and filed a report. 6:20 a.m. — An officer searched for but was unable to locate a reported intoxicated driver. 10:11 a.m. — A caller reported that her purse had been stolen from the bed and
host of friends and loved ones. Jackie was united in marriage to her devoted husband, Clarence Merton Babcock who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her parents, two brothers and a sister. Memorial services will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, April 16, at the First Southern Baptist Church on Dove Circle, Holiday Island, Arkansas. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. nelsonfuneral.com. breakfast she was staying at. An officer responded and filed a report. 11:27 a.m. — Two subjects were arrested after a routine traffic stop. One subject was arrested for driving on a suspended license. The second subject was arrested for an outstanding warrant from Washington County. Birds of a feather get arrested together. 12:03 p.m. — A caller advised that his ex-girlfriend had entered his premises without permission and was using the facilities. An officer made contact with both parties and advised the woman not to return to the property or she would be arrested. 7:33 p.m. — A caller reported a suspicious vehicle that had been parked on her property all day. An officer responded, and the vehicle was impounded. 10:30 p.m. — A subject was arrested for burning during a city burn ban, disorderly conduct, fleeing an officer and resisting arrest.
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Ken “Smitty” Smith is featured in April’s staff spotlight for Eureka Springs Fire & EMS.
Smith recognized by Eureka Springs Fire & EMS By Samantha Jones
Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Eureka Springs firefighter and EMT Ken “Smitty” Smith has the spotlight this month. Smith is featured in April’s staff spotlight for Eureka Springs Fire & EMS. A press release from the department notes that Smith has been the Eureka Springs Transit Director for the last five years. Before that, the release says, Smith was a transit driver for four years. No matter what, the release continues, Smith is always willing to help out with whatever is needed. Smith joined the department as an Emergency Medical Responder, going on to become an EMT two years later. He said he signed up to help people on their worst days.
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Acid reducers like Pepcid, Prilosec, Nexium and Protonix: Supplement with folic acid, B12 methylcobalamine, beta-carotene, calcium, iron and a thyroid support product. You can find how your particular drugs interfere with your healthy nutrient load eas-
Ates thanked Smith for his service, saying the department is fortunate to have him on board. “His dedication is unparalleled!” Ates said. It is a testament to Smith’s dedication to the community, Ates continued, that he works as the transit director and with the fire department. “He spends a considerable amount of time helping people in the community within his role with the fire department,” Ates said. Smith has been working with the fire department for the past four years. He is originally from Montana and has been happily married for 33 years to Debbie Quigley. The couple owns Quigley Castle, a business located in Eureka Springs. ily. I simply do an internet search for “drug name nutrient deficiency.” I use the conservative sites like WebMD first, but look at others. Your pharmacist can be helpful as can your doctor but be aware of the reverse bias you may encounter. All of these drugs are powerful and life-saving, so don’t change anything without your healthcare professional knowing.
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Richard Luciani
Oct.24, 1946 – March 28,2016
Richard Luciani, a resident of Holiday Island, Arkansas, was born October 24, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York, a son of Ralph Luciani. He departed this life Monday, March 28,2016 in Springdale, at the age of 69 years. On Nov. 19, 2004, Richard was united in marriage with Diane Elizabeth (Duckett) Luciani, who survives him of the home. He is also survived by one stepson, Keith Enstall and wife, Debbie of St. Charles, Mo.; one stepdaughter, Tracey Sealey of Holiday Island, Arkansas; three brothers, Eugene Luciani & wife, Joyce of Hudson, Florida; Ralph Luciani and wife, Pauline of Florida; Bobby Luciani & wife, Pat, of New York; three step-grandchildren, Adam, Haley and Maggie Enstall, several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.
No services at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.nelsonfuneral.com.
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