Lovely County Citizen May 5, 2016 by Lovely County Citizen

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VOLUME 17 NUMBER 1

May 5, 2016

New gardener digging into role n Page 3

n Parks to address feral hog problem

n Good Shepherd hosts grand reopening

n ESPAfest to feature Eureka Springs sites

Huss says heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planning community meetings

Local residents come out to support animal shelter

Plein Air painting festival scheduled for late May

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Digging in

New city gardener excited to work in Eureka Springs By Samantha Jones

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Not too long ago, Summer Sherrod took a trip to her boyfriend’s family lake house on Table Rock Lake. The couple made a wrong turn and ended up driving through Eureka Springs. That wrong turn, Sherrod said, was quite serendipitous. “I was like, ‘This is the most magical place.’ We were both just smitten with the essence and the spirit of the town,” Sherrod said. “We were both like, ‘This is somewhere I’d like to end up.’” Sherrod’s wish came true sooner than she expected. She was recently brought on as the city gardener, starting the job just last week. With a week of work under her belt, Sherrod said she feels lucky that everything worked out the way it did. “It’s a really fortunate turn of events. I got into the city sooner than I thought I would,” Sherrod said. So far, she said she’s focused on getting the city gardens ready for spring and summer visitors. Sherrod pointed out that the city didn’t have a gardener for a few months, saying the plant beds have gotten a little overgrown with weeds. “We’re working on weeding and mulching and fertilizing,” Sherrod said. “I’m looking forward to getting the flowers in the ground.” Planting flowers, she continued, should start this week. She said she’s planning to plant torenia and salvia. These flowers, she explained, will complement each other. “Salvia is sage. It’s a really good perennial that can go pretty much anywhere,” Sherrod said. “One of my favorite annuals is torenia.” Next year, Sherrod said she hopes to focus more on building up the gardens throughout the city. She said she hopes to eventually incorporate some native plants into the landscape, describing the process of creating flower beds. “There’s a science to it, but it’s also an art,” Sherrod said. For example, she noted, she would never plant rosemary next to lilies. Lilies

Photo by David Bell

Summer Sherrod began working as the new city gardener last week.

needs lots of water, she said, and rosemary doesn’t. Though the science is important, Sherrod said it’s just as important how flowers look next to each other. “It’s an art figuring out what colors will look good together. There’s a lot of moving parts that need to be considered,” Sherrod said. Sherrod discovered her love of gardening when she moved to Fayetteville to attend the University of Arkansas a couple of years ago. Meeting her boyfriend, she explained, helped her realize how much she enjoyed horticulture. “I didn’t do any gardening growing up. I got into it when I moved to Arkansas,” Sherrod said. “I was involved in a bunch of community gardens when I lived in Fayetteville.” She listed three community gardens she took part in, including the city of Fayetteville’s community garden. She and her boyfriend volunteered at that garden, she explained. “I realized that I like getting my hands literally dirty and getting in the dirt and

being outside,” Sherrod said. “When you spend time with the plants, you spend time with the butterflies and the bees and the birds and the worms.” She continued, “It’s a really visceral way to get connected to nature. I love that about it.” Working in the garden, she added, has been proven to help the body and mind. “It’s good to get your hands in the soil,” she said. “It’s a stress reliever.” The biggest benefit, she said, is the nutritional value of growing your own food. “When you’re growing your own food, it’s obviously much more nutrient-dense and local and fresh than you’d get at a grocery store,” Sherrod said. “There’s a lot of good reasons to garden.” As the city gardener, Sherrod said it’s up to her to decide what to plant and how to fertilize it. She pointed out how her work will affect tourism in the city, say-

ing she hopes to create flower beds that appeal to everyone who visits Eureka Springs. “It does make me a little nervous, but at the same time it makes me really excited that I get the chance to have that impact on people,” Sherrod said. “If I think these flowers look really good together and I know when they’re going to bloom, then I know everybody who visits will get to enjoy those flowers.” She continued, “I think that’s a really unique way for me to leave an impact on the city and the visitors.” Though she’s only worked in Eureka Springs for a week, Sherrod said the town still has the same charm it did when she and her boyfriend accidentally drove through it. “It’s been pretty much nothing but positive,” she said. “My experience has been great.”

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Parks department looking to address feral hog problem By Samantha Jones

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Jean Elderwind has been cultivating the garden outside her home for the past 30 years. In the past few months, feral hogs have destroyed it. “The perennials that were there are now gone,” Elderwind said. She pointed out how the large rocks surrounding her flower beds have been lifted and removed, the soil tossed haphazardly inside and outside the bed. Elderwind lives with her husband, Doug Stowe, outside city limits, but the two don’t live so far out as to expect visits from feral hogs. “We’re still really close to town,” Elderwind said. “We can deal with deer. We can deal with armadillos, but feral hogs … that’s a whole other story.” Stowe explained that he and his wife began seeing property damage caused by feral hogs this winter. He said the hogs come out at night and root around, making it difficult to know what his front yard will look like in

the morning. “Between their pawing the ground and sticking their noses where they don’t belong, they’re destructive,” Stowe said. “We’ve seen evidence of hogs here in the past but they never did anything overly destructive like this.” Stowe and Elderwind aren’t the only people in Eureka Springs who have experienced feral hog damage. Justin Huss, director of the Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Department, said many property owners surrounding Lake Leatherwood Park have reported similar damage. Lake Leatherwood Park, Huss noted, has had problems with feral hogs as well. Huss said the hogs remain around the park because it provides a perfect place for them to live. “There’s a tremendous habitat for them, with all the bluff overhangs, and it’s cool in the summer,” Huss said. Elderwind pointed out that she has placed a small fence around her garden to deter the

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hogs but said this solution is temporary. To truly address the problem, Elderwind said more people in the community need to get involved. Stowe recalled recently bringing the issue to the attention of the Carroll County Quorum Court, saying the court agreed to look into ways to address the problem for all residents of the county. “We need a concerted effort countywide,” Elderwind said. “The problem won’t be going away unless we do something collectively. It’s a problem.” Huss agreed, noting that he plans to have public meetings in the near future to get input from community members. He described why it is so difficult to eradicate feral hogs. The animals procreate quickly, Huss said, and have no natural predators. “It’s such a multi-layer issue. They breed so fast. A mature pair can have three litters a year,” Huss said. “A pair of hogs can turn into a whole bunch of hogs really fast.” Because of the season, Huss said it’s not the best time to hunt or trap the hogs right now. He explained that the hogs have plenty of food in the spring and summer, making it difficult to lure them into a trap. Hunting the animals, he continued, can sometimes hurt more than it helps. “Random hunting can actually make the problem worse if it’s not managed in a controlled way,” Huss said. “Trapping is the most effective way to remove them.” These traps, he continued, can be expensive. Huss said a high-tech trap with controlled gates could cost$6,000 each. With Mayor Butch Berry recently declaring a spending freeze on items that aren’t already in the budget, Huss said it might

be difficult to acquire really effective traps. This, he said, is where the community comes in. “There’s an opportunity for several groups to come together and shoulder some of the cost. We’ve already spoken with several people who are certainly willing to assist in the process,” he said. Elderwind said she’s happy to know people in the community care about the issue and want to find a way to fix it. “It’s a problem that’s only getting increasingly worse,” Elderwind said. “They have no natural predator, so we have to work on a solution to help all of us out.” Stowe agreed, describing how the hogs work. “They have no boundaries. They don’t respect city limits,” Stowe said. “They don’t respect the boundary to the park. Their reproduction rate has no boundaries.” Huss said he plans to have public meetings soon. Having time to plan a way to address the problem, he added, could be a good thing. “That’s the bright side about it not being the best time of the year to trap them,” Huss said. “It’s staging time.” In the meantime, he said it’s important that locals and tourists be aware of the hogs when they’re out and about. “If anybody were to encounter one, just back away. You don’t want to go take a selfie with the hog,” Huss said. “Just back away and get somewhere else, and they’ll do the same.” If anyone has a feral hog sighting, Huss asked them to report it by calling the parks department at 479-253-2866.

‘Peace in the Valley’ showing scheduled for May 5 A special screening of the short film “Peace in the Valley” will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5 at The Auditorium. Michael Palmieri and Donal Mosher, the producers and directors of the film, will stay after the showing for a Q&A session. Following the Q&A, they will be joined by ACLU’s Holly Dickson, Eureka Springs Mayor Butch

Berry, Lamont Richie and Rev. Blake Lasater for a discussion on one of the hottest topics in the country. Caribe will host a party with live music at 8:30 p.m. after the discussion. The screening and after-party are free and open to everyone. For more information, call Sandy Martin at 479-244-6636.

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Good Shepherd hosts grand reopening

By Samantha Jones

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The Good Shepherd Humane Society animal shelter is officially back in business. The shelter hosted its grand reopening Sunday afternoon, featuring a kissing booth, children’s games and an adopt-a-thon. GSHS president Mark Jankowski said he was pleased with the turnout at the event, saying he hoped community members could see the improvements made at the animal shelter over the past few months. “It’s important that the community see the new look and everything we’ve put into the place. We do need the community’s support,” Jankowski said. Animal care manager Sandra Mittler described some of the changes, which include her title. Mittler explained that she worked as a cat tech for two years before becoming assistant manager, now serving as animal care manager. She said she handles animal care while the office manager takes care of financial information. “We’re just trying something new. I get to focus the majority of my time on the animals, the vaccines and things like that,” Mittler said. “The office manager gets to focus a lot of her time on the financials.” So far, Mittler said the transition is going well. She listed a few of the other changes, including a new perimeter fence around the shelter and a new building that will eventually serve as a meet and greet facility for prospective dog or cat owners. That room isn’t finished yet, Jankowski explained, because the shelter is seeking more grants and other financial support to complete it. “We’re taking a look at getting donations and getting grants to help build the rest of

Photo by David Bell

Earl Gray was the shelter’s first adoption at Sunday’s grand reopening celebration. The kitten’s new owners are Ruben Landeros, left, and Jacklyn LaRue. Kathy Cobb, far right, is one of the shelter’s cat techs.

this. To me, it’s very important to meet a dog or a cat in a private setting,” Jankowski said. He continued, “When dogs are next to each other, they bark. Here, they react differently. They act like a dog would in a home.” Jankowski added that the room might also serve as a break room and a meeting room if necessary. Though the building isn’t finished, Jankowski said he felt it was important for the community to get an idea of what the changes look like. He pointed out that many of the changes are visible to the eye, such as the perimeter fence. “You can actually see what’s going on,” Jankowski said. GSHS board members Tanya Renoude and Angelique reported feeling excited to

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play a part in the shelter’s renovations. “It’s nice. It’s a good feeling,” Renoude said. Angelique agreed, noting how the changes affect every aspect of shelter life. “We have a totally new just about everything. We have new management. We have new buildings. It’s just a new fresh look,” she said. She thanked the community for being understanding while the changes were taking place. “We were closed for a while, and the public has been so good about that,” Angelique said.

All these changes, Jankowski noted, were meant to help the animals living at the shelter. He said the grand re-opening even served as a way to help animals, with many being adopted at the event. Though the shelter is meant to be a temporary home for these animals, Jankowski said he hopes it’s a good one. “What we’re here about is trying to find an animal a forever home, and that’s what it’s about … being there for the animals,” he said. “We hope they get adopted. In the meantime, we’re treating them the best we can while they’re in our care.” The shelter isn’t done improving. Jankowski said he plans to continue renovating parts of the shelter as more money becomes available. One part of the shelter that needs to be renovated, he noted, is the dog cages. “We’re taking a look at how to do that better. It’s getting there. We’re just trying to make it better for the dogs,” Jankowski said. Mittler agreed. “This is just the beginning. We’re not done,” she said. “I think this represents a change in the tide for Good Shepherd, and we’re just going to move forward positively.” Jankowski said he is looking for more volunteers, as well as more members of the GSHS board of directors. The board of directors specifically needs a person who can write grants, he said. “We want to focus on grant writing. That’s how we help fund and help out the animals,” Jankowski said. For more information on how to help the shelter, call 479-253-9188.

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Eureka Springs sites serve as inspiration for ESPAfest By Samantha Jones

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The Crescent Hotel, Beaver Bridge, Beaver Lake and historic downtown will be the subjects for painters from around the country later this month. The locations will serve as the sites of paint-outs for the first annual ESPAfest, a festival celebrating Plein Air painting. Peggy Kjelgaard, executive director of the Eureka Springs School of the Arts, explained that Plein Air is a French term meaning outdoor painting. ESPAfest is scheduled from Sunday, May 22, to Thursday, May 26. By midApril, Kjelgaard said 32 people had signed up for the festival. “I think that’s because it’s so popular. That’s not our local people,” Kjelgaard said. “Our locals will always wait until the last minute.” ESPAfest is special, Kjelgaard noted, because it operates on an a la carte basis. Kjelgaard said this means painters can choose to participate in paint-outs or workshops. She explained that these events can be paid for together or separately. “You can take a workshop and not even register for another event, because some people are intimidated by Plein Air painting,” Kjelgaard said. Kjelgaard described how big Plein Air festivals work, saying many of them only let certain artists take part in the event. “They do a juried show and only allow certain artists to paint. We’re open door, a la carte. You can paint one day or you can paint for four days,” Kjelgaard said. Workshops will be offered through this 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. Kjelgaard said the purchase prize awards will benefit both artists and those interested in art. “We found individuals that love the vistas where artists will be painting and each person will donate $1,000 for the award. All that money goes directly to the artist, and the person gets the painting,” Kjelgaard said. After each paint-out, Kjelgaard said a reception will be held. The final reception will follow a paint-out of the historic downtown, and tickets for that reception are limited. Kjelgaard said it will cost $15 to attend the reception, saying those interested in attending should purchase tickets now. “It’s not a good idea to wait until the last minute, because we only have so much room in the convention center,” she said. The idea for ESPAfest, she continued, came about when local painters approached her about Plein Air painting. Kjelgaard said the painters asked her if ESSA could sponsor the event, and she quickly agreed. “I said, ‘Yeah, let’s do it!’” Kjelgaard said. “Why wouldn’t we want people coming to Eureka Springs and painting it?” The natural beauty of the town, she noted, makes it perfect for an event like ESPAfest. “I went out to Beaver Bluff where we’ll be going. It’s breathtaking,” she said. “It’s endless what you can paint in Eureka Springs.” For more information on the event or to reserve tickets, call Kjelgaard at 479-9813732 or visit www.essa-art.org.

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Say ‘no’ to new storm sirens I just want to express my gratitude for the single ‘no’ vote of Joyce Zeller against the purchase of the storm siren system. Her stated logic and thinking that there is a spending freeze in effect, that with all the social media of radio, television, cell phone weather alerts available, this siren system is an unnecessary luxury and should not be purchased is correct. Also is there going to be future expenditure for updates and maintenance of this siren system? If the mayor and other voting city council members would have done some research, they too might have not voted to spend $14,350 especially

with the financial situation of the city finances. Facts: 1. Since official records began in 1950, there has been one tornado come very near Eureka Springs. 2. In all of Carroll County from 1955 to 2011, there have been 13 tornadoes with zero fatalities. 3. The only one tornado remotely close to the city limits was in April 1966 with no fatalities or injuries. Just because you find a grant that covers most of the cost of a project does not make it a wise decision to pursue and it becomes a sensitive fiscal project for the city. - Conley Forrest

ES elementary to host Scottie Fine Arts Night

The Eureka Springs Elementary School will host the Scottie Fine Arts Night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 in the cafeteria. Student artwork will be featured in the Scottie Gallery, with The Singing Scotties performing a

short musical called “The Return of the Glass Slipper.” The Scottie Parent Group will sell hot dogs, chips and drinks. There will be free popcorn. The event is free. For more information, call Donesa Mann at 479-253-8704.

Citizen of the Week Wyatt Pavelsek is this week’s citizen of the week. A senior at Eureka Springs High School, Pavelsek recently directed the school play “Cry of the Peacock.” He’s also captain of the Quiz Bowl team and treasurer of Rotary Interact. He’s a member of the National Honor Society and the Carroll County Youth Advisory Council. He plans to attend Hendrix College in Conway this fall. To nominate someone for Citizen of the Week, email Citizen.Editor.Eureka@ gmail.com.

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What do

think

Citizen Opinion by Cindy Worley

May Festival of the Arts is this month. What is your favorite art form?

John Butler

“The Curb Guy”

I love all forms of expression.

Michael McAleer

Pete Gerard

“Dreamin’ Eagle”

“Door Man”

Music.

Kyle Kaminski

Greg Kelly

Contemporary or post-modern.

Raku Pottery

Carma McAleer

“Kyle”

Art is in everything.

“Hanna’s Dad”

“Turpentine Information Queen” Music, of course.

Citizen Survey

May Festival of the Arts is this month. What is your favorite art form?

m Music m Pottery m Painting m All of it Go to www.lovelycitizen.com and weigh in. Vote by 9 a.m. Wednesday

From The Editor

To all the moms who had to be dads

hen you were young, you dreamed of having the perfect family. The husband, the children and family meals every night. You didn’t set out to have children with a guy who decided to leave, voluntarily or not, forcing you to be everything at once. But when he did leave, you stepped up. You did what you had to do. You made sure your kids were clothed, fed and as happy as they could be. I know someone a lot like you. She’s strong and brave and more caring than anybody I know. She’s my mom. My mom had me when she was in her early 20s and decided to divorce my dad before I was even a year old. I don’t have any memories of being around my dad when I was a child, but I do remember my mom making her famous vegetable soup when I was sick and the way she knew exactly what to say to make a bad day at school better. She knew how to nurture and love me. Though I never felt she was compensating for the things my dad didn’t do, I realize now she absolutely did. She shouldered all the burdens he didn’t have to. She paid for my school clothes, helped me with my homework, bought all our groceries and fixed small household problems like a leaky faucet or a clogged drain. I don’t have any bad childhood memories where my mom’s concerned. Some of my favorite memories took place in her car, a 1999 Ford Mustang, on those days when you could roll down the windows and turn the music up. Mom has always loved music, and she showed me that. We’d spend the whole 30-minute drive home blaring whatever music she chose that day, singing along as if nothing else mattered. I do have bad memories of my father. I love him, but he’s one of the types who comes in and out of your life however he pleases. He upset me on numerous occasions, notably when he failed to show up to one of my birthday parties because his new wife didn’t want to be around my mom. I remember walking past all my friends and my birthday cake and the table of presents, trying to hold back tears as long as possible.

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION

Mom found me crying and hugged me. It wasn’t my fault he didn’t come, she said. In fact, she told me, I should never feel like anything my dad does is my fault. Years later, she confessed to feeling responsible for all the pain my dad caused me. “I wish you had a better dad,” she said. I wasn’t sure what to say then, but I know now that she was wrong to say that. I did have a better dad. My mom was my dad. Looking back on it, I Samantha Jones wish I could have told her that. I wish I could have gone to her on a rough day, hugged her and let her know that she was doing a better job as a single parent than some two-parent families did. After all, my mom taught me important lessons I never could have learned if her relationship with my dad had worked out. Because my mom raised me alone, I learned how important it is to take care of yourself. Mom always emphasized that hard work and dedication can lead to incredible personal success. She told me I could do anything I want, and I could do it all by myself. Being a single mom can be tough, but my mom showed me that it can be really rewarding. I admire her so much for turning a bad situation into something wonderful. If you’re a single mom, I’m sure you know that struggle. You should also know how amazing you are. You are a mom, a dad, a chef, a chauffeur, a bankroller, a therapist, an event planner and a handyman all rolled into one. You are everything. ••• Samantha Jones is associate editor for Carroll County Newspapers. Her email address is Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

15 votes cast

This weekend is Yards and Yards of Yard sales. What will you be looking for? m Furniture: 13.3% (2 votes) m Something else: 60.0% (9 votes) m A musical instrument: 6.7% (1 vote)

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Crocheting in the park Happy Mother’s Day

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AGina Gallina decorated the trees in Basin Park with her crocheted creations this weekend. Gallina will join others to celebrate crocheting at The Art of Crochet Festival on Saturday, May 21. The festival will feature all-day community yarn bombing, a kids corner, an ugly crochet contest, a performance by Melonlite Dance Studio and more.

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Grand Reopening

Photos by David Bell

The Good Shepherd Humane Society held its grand reopening on Sunday, May 1. The event gave the community a chance to see all the improvements made at the shelter over the past few months.

Barbara Byrd gives Emma a rub under the chin.

Two-year-old Qinon Cone has a monkey on his back.

‘You want me to kiss the pooch on the lips? Are you kidding?’ 3-year-old Isaac Fletcher seems to be saying at the ‘buy a kiss’ booth.

Mark Lenneville and his grandson Silas Lancaster stroll through the shelter looking for just the right animal to ‘Pick me, oh please, pick me. I’ll be good, honest.’ add to their family

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Mömandpöp on the Main Stage

Photos by Tavi Ellis

Virginia Ralph and Bobby Matthews performed their children’s show, The Mömandpöp Comeback Special, at Main Stage on Wednesday, April 27. Ralph and Matthews created mömandpöp after years of working with children in Memphis.

Mömandpöp know best that children learn happily through song and movement.

Puppets ‘mum and son’ make a big impact, teaching responsibility through rhyme and repetition.

Ralph and Matthews welcome an eager group of children to the show.

Wendy the Lisping Baleen Whale sings a song of self-esteem, learning that her self-worth is not limited by her lisp.

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Food truck committee discusses options By Samantha Jones

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The Great Passion Play will open on Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7.

Passion Play preparing for new season Paint crews recently exhausted more than 60 gallons of paint to freshen The Great Passion Play theater. The Passion Play is scheduled to open on Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7. Mary Howze, manager of ReserveEureka. com, said the opening signals the beginning of the busy season in Eureka Springs. “Although we have things to do yearround, the Passion Play opening is quickly followed by lake season which this year will see the launching of Starkey Marina’s Tarzan Boat, a floating aquatic playground, on Beaver Lake,” Howze said. Kent Butler, marketing director for the Passion Play, noted that crews are still working on the theater. “We are still painting, and I am thrilled for audiences to experience some of the special effects we have added for this season,” Butler said. He explained that the Wild Wilderness Drive-through Safari in Gentry donated four camels to the Passion Play. Something

he’s looking forward to this year, Butler continued, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Christ of the Ozarks. “Dedicated in 1966, the Christ of the Ozarks memorial statue stands seven stories tall and is one of the most visited attractions in the Ozarks,” Butler said. “We will be hosted in a special 50-year celebration ceremony for the statue at a date that will be announced soon.” Featuring a cast of more than 150 actors, the Passion Play is performed amid a 550foot, historically accurate stage and brings to life the drama surrounding Christ’s last days on Earth, including his death, resurrection and ascension. The performance runs one hour and 45 minutes, featuring an original score composed by Phil Perkins. The Passion Play’s 2016 season will run the first weekend of May through the last weekend of October. For tickets, visit ReserveEureka.com. More information on the Passion Play is available at www. GreatPassionPlay.com.

The Eureka Springs City Council Food Truck Committee met on Thursday, April 28, to discuss how to move forward on the issue. City clerk Ann Armstrong explained that the Eureka Springs Planning Commission recently made its recommendations on food trucks, suggesting that mobile vendors be allowed in all C-1 and C-2 zones on private property and that mobile vendors are allowed by special permit in all zones during special private and public events. With this recommendation in mind, Armstrong said it’s up to the food truck committee to decide what to bring to the Eureka Springs City Council. Alderman Bob Thomas, also a member of the committee, noted that committee members needed to first decide how they feel about food trucks. “We’re operating on the assumption that for some reason we want food trucks,” Thomas said. “I do,” Armstrong responded. “It seems like Planning would agree with

that,” Thomas said. He handed out information on how nearby cities have handled food trucks on public property. In Fort Smith, the handout says, trucks may vend in city parks with approval from the parks department. Fayetteville’s rules also allow food trucks to vend in city parks with approval; a lottery system, the handout says, allows vending on a limited basis in a marked or delineated parallel public parking space. While Fort Smith has no requirements regarding the distance between food trucks and brick-and-mortar restaurants, Fayetteville’s rules specify that a food truck cannot be located on the same side of the street in front of an existing restaurant. This has been an ongoing problem in Eureka Springs, Armstrong explained. She said the 200-foot rule prevents businesses from setting up within 200 feet of like businesses. “You wouldn’t put a B&B within 200 feet of an existing B&B,” Armstrong said. Thomas agreed that this is a sticking point for many restaurant owners in the city. See Trucks, page 19

Drug takeback sets record for county By Samantha Jones

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This year’s drug takeback efforts have broken county records. Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Maj. George Frye reported Monday that authorities throughout the county have collected 294 pounds of drugs since September 2015. “This far exceeds the prior record of 175 pounds collected in Carroll County,” Frye said. Drug takeback day took place on Saturday, April 30, at various locations in the county, including CCSO, Holiday Island Fire Station No. 1 and Inspiration Point Fire Station. A press release from CCSO explains

that the sheriff’s office keeps a drop box in front of its main entrance, allowing residents to drop off drugs at any time night or day. The Eureka Springs Police Department and the Green Forest Police Department, the release notes, also accept unused prescription drugs at their offices. Medical waste, liquids and syringes are not accepted as part of the takeback. The press release describes why drug takeback is necessary, saying flushed medications pollute the water supply. Unused medications, the release continues, pose a hazard to children or those who would abuse the drugs. CCSO’s drop box is located at 2015 Hailey Road in Berryville.

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The Natural Way Time for a spring cleanse

ime to open the windows, dust the corners and air out the house. Spring cleaning, also known as a cleanse for the Jim Fain health-minded, is front and center as we step into the newest growth spurt of the year. There are many types of cleanses but a general one, which is often a blend of special herbs, is what is usually done in the springtime. No fast or cleanse should be done unless you are healthy or closely supervised by your health practitioner. Most often, the duration of a spring cleaning as a fast is not more than three days, sometimes as short as one. If you decide to do a detox, these can last 10 to 30 days. I like a fast/detox, which I call the Desert Morning Cleanse. It uses a powerful blend of simple natural foods. I’ve seen it work like a charm, and it tastes pretty good too. This one is a combination of cayenne (heat units are important, 40 and above) as hot as you can easily tolerate, juice from four lemons, pure water and four ounces of top grade, organic maple syrup. The simplest is often the best. For one to three days, you eat nothing and drink only this combination in one gallon of pure water for each day. I’ve found not watching television beneficial during this time as the advertisements for food cause some grief. The Hoxsey formula is an effective and easy alternative to the Desert Morning Cleanse. I like the combination of alfalfa, buckthorne bark, licorice, red clover, barberry, burdock root, poke root, stilingia and prickly ash. This is an old formula, which has withstood the test of time. The herbs individually are hard to gather but can be found in capsule form in most good herb shops. Start this detox on a night that can give you several days free just in case you temporarily feel not up -to-par as your body dumps accumulated toxins. It goes without saying that plenty of good, fresh water is in order. The herbal cleanse/detox usually lasts about 10 days and just might help you break that set point for weight loss, too. To dust out the deep See Fain, page 19

Fain named certified professional counselor Dr. James Fain has been designated a board certified professional counselor by the American Board of Professional Counselors (ABPC). ABPC is the nation’s leading organization to promote and support the profession of counseling.

Wisecrack Zodiac Aries: Someone’s bark is worse than their bite, but nothing compares to them hiking a leg while standing next to you. Next time, break your bad news from a safe distance. Taurus: Carry a bottle of hot sauce on Tuesday, because your foot will be in your mouth far more often than it hits the floor. Also, take the sock off first so you don’t hock up a lint hairball. Gemini: If the road to Hell is paved with good intentions, then the path to success is cobbled with halfbaked notions and absurd ideas. The ride may be rougher, but at least the destination will be better. Either way, you’re likely to see your boss there, too. Cancer: Now is not the time to be shy; that should happen at 2:01 Thursday afternoon. Until then, be bold, be loud and remember where you parked. Leo: You’re so used to the universe pitching you curveballs, you swing wildly at whatever passes. Buy ice packs for all the black eyes you’ve caused, and focus on that slow pitch heading your way. With your skills, this will be a home run. Virgo: Nothing is impossible if you have money, a time machine or really big boobs. At least you have one of those, so whip it out when it’s needed and save the day. Libra: Exploring your options sounds great when shopping for insurance, but it falls flat in couples’ therapy. Watch your words or watch your back; you don’t have the coordination to do both. Scorpio: You can wish upon a star, but Sandra Bullock gets tired of all those pennies tossed in her shoes. Keep your change and make something wonderful happen without getting paparazzi involved. Sagittarius: The world isn’t your oyster, but it might be your clownfish if you learn to clam up and kiss a little starfish. You may have a fascinating career ahead as a

bubble-blowing diver in an aquarium. Capricorn: People are beginning to talk about you. That’s good, because you’ve been trying to attract their attention for weeks. Now that all eyes are on you, go ahead and be your best; just remember to wear clean underwear and tassels. Aquarius: If you drop all that baggage, you’ll realize that your happy place is easy to handle and

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much lighter to carry with you. Bonus: it’s very handy to have around if you’re being patted down by the TSA. Pisces: Life has its ups and downs, but you’re ready to stay on level ground and go in circles for a while. Lucky for you, there’s a space on the carousel. Hop on and enjoy the ride. Answers on page 17

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Goose, 9 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: 2 Dog 2 Karaoke, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, MAY 7 • 4 States Event Center, 479-363-6466: Music all day, cash bar; Karaoke, 7 p.m. • Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 12 Spring, 479-253-7837: Michael Dimitri, noon; Drumming in the Park, 6 p.m. • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Dana Louise, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Cathouse, 479-363-9976: Stevie Tombstone, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: Jerry Jones, 2 p.m, to 5 p.m.; Josh Hoyer, 9 p.m. • 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. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: See Lively, page 19

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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

May 5: Spaghetti Feed

The Good Shepherd Humane Society will host its annual All You Can Eat Spaghetti Feed from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at the 4 States Event Center at 2100 E. Van Buren in Eureka Springs. The entry fee is $7 for adults and $3 for children under 5. Patrons can rent a glass of wine for $5, and GSHS volunteers will fill it to the brim. The evening will also feature a silent auction and a mini-adopt-a-thon for the animals.

May 5: Slide Presentation

New Eureka Springs resident Eli Vega will host a free slide presentation at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 5, at Holly House Assisted Living Community at 100 Ridgeview Road in Eureka Springs.

May 5: Cinco de Mayo

The community is invited to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the Scotties from 1:30 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. Thursday, May 5, in the Eureka Springs Elementary School cafeteria. Students and special guests will perform music and dance. There is no charge, and refreshments will be served. For more information call Donesa Mann at 870-480-6464.

May 6: Music Jam

The monthly music jam will begin at 6:30p.m. Friday, May 6, at the Fair Grounds in the Cattleman’s Building. There will be music and a potluck featured.

May 6 and 7: Quilt Show

The Eureka Quilters Guild will present a quilt show called “Quilts - Enduring Treasures” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday,

May 6, and Saturday, May 7, at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. There will be quilting vendors, a guild boutique and lunch choices. Admission will be $5.

bers will have a reception for their exhibit from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Keels Creek Winery. Their works will be exhibited at the winery throughout the month of May.

May 7 and 14: Ham Radio Class

The First Annual Nuits Rose festival will be held from Friday, May 6, to Sunday, May 8. Various restaurants and bars in Eureka Springs will be offering rose tastings, flights and pairings to serve with special menu items.Visit the festival’s event page on Facebook for more information.

The Little Switzerland Amateur Radio Club will sponsor an FCC Ham Radio technician class from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 7, and Saturday, May 14, in the Mercy Hospital Day Room at 214 Carter St. in Berryville. Guests must attend both days to receive all the material. Tests for technician, general and extra class licenses will be given at 6 p.m. May 14. There is a $15 charge for each person taking the test. For class reservation or information on classes contact Drew Wood at wood@ eurekaspringshospital.com or Terry Dean at terryjdean@cox.net.

May 7: Permaculture Study Group

May 7: Fundraiser for Restoration

May 6, 7 and 8: Nuits Rose Wine Fest

The Northwest Arkansas Permaculture study group will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 7, at Angel Falls at 259 County Road 301 (Greenwood Hollow Road), a quarter mile past Eureka Elementary School. The group will discuss evolving to living mulches and methods to protect crops and gardens from invasive animals. For more information, call Jerry Landrum at 479-244-0377.

The Head School House will host a fundraiser for restoration from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the School House nine miles north of Green Forest on Highway 311. Hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad and baked beans will be served from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will also be a pie and dessert auction beginning at 6 p.m. The event will also feature live music.

May 7: Harp Ensemble Performance

May 9: Retired Teachers

A harp ensemble will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 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 479-2538252 for more information.

May 7: Art Guild Exhibit

The Holiday Island Art Guild mem-

The Retired Teachers will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 9, at the Dos Rios restaurant on 62 Highway Boulevard in Berryville. Dinner will be a dutch treat. Guests are invited to attend and bring ideas for future meetings.

May 9: Metafizzies Meeting

Rebekah Clark will lead the Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) in a session of divine

singing and sound meditation at 7 p.m. Monday, May 9, at the Heart of Many Ways, 68 Mountain St.

May 10: Fine Arts Night

Eureka Springs Elementary School will hold Scottie Fine Arts Night form 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, in the elementary cafeteria. Student artwork will be featured in the Scottie Gallery, and the third- and fourth-grade choir, the Singing Scotties, will perform a short musical, “The Return of the Glass Slipper.” The Scottie Parent Group will sell hot dogs, chips and drinks and there will be free popcorn for all. The event is free. For more information call Donesa Mann at 870-480-6464.

May 10: Kindergarten Roundup

Eureka Springs Elementary School will be holding its annual Kindergarten Roundup from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 10. Any child who will be 5 before Aug. 1 is invited to attend. Parents are asked to bring birth certificates, social security cards, proof of residency, proof of physical exam and immunization records.

May 12: Eleanor Lux Reception

Eleanor Lux will be honored at a public reception from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs. To reserve a seat, call 501-324-9766 or email faye@arkansasheritage.org by May 6.

May 13 and 14: Jeep Fest

Jeep Fest will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, May 13, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at Veterans Park in Holiday Island. Registration is $25. For more information visit http:// ww.hichamber.com or call Anita Gibson at 479-244-9682.

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Senior Center Menu

CROSSWORD ANSWERS

The Carroll County Senior Activity & Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. Lunch is served weekdays at noon. Monday, May 9 Broccoli and cheese soup, turkey sandwich, lettuce and tomato, fruit cup or brownie Tuesday, May 10 Baked fish, black-eyed peas, sliced beets, fruit and cottage cheese and wheat

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Wednesday, May 11 King ranch chicken, casserole, new potatoes, zucchini and tomatoes and fresh apple slices Thursday, May 12 Ham and beans, greens, tropical fruit and cornbread Friday, May 13 Unstuffed cabbage roll, buttered corn, applesauce, roll and cookie

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slice, peaches, juice and milk Lunch: Ham slice, mashed potatoes, black eyed peas, bananas and pineapple, biscuit, pudding and milk Thursday, May 12 Breakfast: Breakfast burrito or cereal, salsa, orange wedges, juice and milk Lunch: Taco soup, toasted cheese sandwich, tortilla chips, salsa, salad, apple and milk Friday, May 13 Breakfast: Biscuit, sausage patty, apple, juice and milk Lunch: Corn dog, baked beans, veggie dippers, pineapple, ice cream and milk

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ing the noise ordinance. The managers complied. 9:36 p.m. — Officers responded to a possible domestic disturbance. The parties had already separated, and no report was needed. 10:41 p.m. — An officer responded to an alarm, and all was well. 11:58 p.m. — A caller advised of an intoxicated woman trying to get into the rooms of area condos. EMS transported the woman to the hospital after she passed out. April 30 10:36 a.m. — Officers responded to a report of a subject loitering behind a restaurant and advised him to leave. 11:18 a.m. — An officer filed a report on a caller who advised of a coworker sending threatening text messages. 11:52 a.m. — An officer responded to a report of a vehicle being tampered with during the night. The owner decided not to file a report.

5:13 p.m. — Officers arrested a subject on a warrant. 5:57 p.m. — Officers responded to a report of a rollover accident off an embankment. They made contact with the driver and filed a report. May 1 12:25 a.m. — A caller advised of suspicious people near an area restaurant. An officer made contact, and the subjects were just waiting on a taxi. Yeah, the old “just waiting on a taxi” excuse. 1:17 a.m. — A subject was arrested for driving on a suspended license, no proof of insurance and violating the city noise ordinance. 6:09 a.m. — A subject was arrested for driving while intoxicated. 3:23 p.m. — A subject was arrested for driving on a suspended license, no proof of insurance, violating the noise ordinance and having fictitious tags. 7:36 p.m. — An officer responded to a motorcycle accident. EMS transported the rider to the hospital. The officer filed a report.

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John “Jack” Mark Matthew Murphy

John “Jack” Mark Matthew Murphy, III of Holiday Island, formally of Illinois, was born on July 7, 1939, in Chicago and lived in West Chicago, Wayne, St. Charles, Batavia and Naperville, Ill. for 65 years of his life. He was called home into the arms of his Lord on Monday, April 11, 2016. He was the first of six children born to Margaret Elizabeth McGuire Murphy and John Mark Murphy II, both deceased in 1994. His brother Daniel and sister Barbara also preceded him in death. He loved sports and played many especially football and baseball. He was also instrumental in getting the vote for the new Eureka Springs High School in 2010 of which he was very proud. He often described his DNA in four words … Irish, Catholic, Democrat and Chicago. His motto reads “To Learn, To Lead, To Love therefore To Live.” A Good Life is Respect, Integrity and Kindness. This Leprechaun sends you a lucky coin … Peace be with you. Surviving sisters are Patricia Murphy, Diane (Bill) Gradle and Margaret (Tony) Millon. He is survived by his three children Mark (Leslie) Murphy, Erin Murphy and Meggan (Brian) Morell and two step children Brian and Cara Hoving. Five grandchildren, Matthew Koster, Melissa Murphy-Wines, Brennan, Collin & Aidan

July 7, 1939 – April 11, 2016

Morell and three great-grandchildren, Ethan and Ava Koster and Helen Susanne Murphy-Wines. Also nieces Jena Hall and Brigid Murphy and nephews Billy Gradle, Kyle Hall and Mark John Simon and many family members. And the love of his life, his wife Janice Kwit Murphy. Visitation was at Norris-Walen-Segert Funeral Home, 132 Fremont Street, West Chicago, Ill. The Funeral Mass was on Monday, April 18, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church in West Chicago, Ill. with internment following at Calvary Cemetery in West Chicago where he will be buried alongside his parents and brother.

CCSO to implement new notification system

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) will soon be implementing a new notification system for the county. A press release from CCSO explains that the new system will enable the office to send automated voice calls, text messages and emails, rapidly notifying citizens of situations such as flooding, searches or road closures. The new system, the release says, is divided into four regions: all Carroll County, East Carroll County, West Carroll County and the Beaver Dam area. The release notes

that the system will contact people in the affected areas of the county, rather than send out needless calls to unaffected areas. To sign up for the new notification system, call 870-423-2901 Monday through Friday and ask to be added to the notification list. You can choose to receive voice calls, texts, emails or all three. You can also choose which area you’d like to receive notifications for. All numbers will be verified by caller ID or a confirmation call before being added to the system.

Gallery at Sun Fest to open May 5

The Gallery at Sun Fest Dining Room will open on Thursday, May 5. The gal-

lery will feature an exhibit created by Holiday Island Art Guild members.

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Loretta Library Day slated for May 11 The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library will host Loretta Library Day on Wednesday, May 11. The day will honor head librarian Loretta Crenshaw. Crenshaw just completed coursework to receive a master’s degree in library science. A reception for Crenshaw will take place on Loretta Library Day from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Lemonade and cookies will be served.

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ES Rotary to meet at new location The Eureka Springs Rotary will be meeting at Forest Hills Restaurant beginning Thursday, May 5.

The meeting is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. For more information, email eurekasprgsrotary@gmail.com.

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have ailments or are taking nutrition starving prescribed drugs, other supplements will be needed. As for food selection, use the second section of the South Beach Diet as your guide. This is a glycemic index food plan that perfectly fits how our bodies are made and can be easily done. Choosing food to put in your pantry is really easy by remembering to select food that travels the shortest distance from the garden to your table. Read all of the ingredient panels on packaged food and choose the lowest carb values, no transfats and no high fructose corn syrup.

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recesses, finish up by taking five 150-mg capsules a day for 18 days of reduced glutathione, or alternatively three capsules a day for 20 days of NAC at 600mg each. After completing the cleanse you’ve got the perfect moment to clean up your diet and review your supplement list. Generally, I suggest an iron-free multivitamin with trace elements and minerals as well as fish oils every day for every adult over 45. If you

Trucks

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“We have so obviously moved [food trucks] out of downtown because of restaurant owners’ concerns,” Thomas said. When Armstrong suggested using the lot on North Main Street for the food trucks, Thomas objected. There’s a restaurant in that area, he said, and it wouldn’t be fair to that business owner. “I just couldn’t face the man in that ice cream shop having protected those restaurants downtown and saying, ‘Oh, by the way, we’re putting three food trucks across from yours,’” Thomas said. “I don’t understand the difference between his business and the businesses downtown.” Armstrong concurred. “Why is it OK to protect this person and not protect this person?” she said. Steve Beacham, a representative of the

planning commission, pointed out that private property owners can host food trucks on their property if they have the proper permits. This, he said, would take the responsibility away from public property. “They would still have to show to the city that the private property person wants them there, and they’d have to have a license approved by the city,” Beacham said. Armstrong said she liked that idea. “If I had property on the highway and I had the notion to have a food court every fourth Saturday, I don’t see why anyone would think it’s not my right to do that,” she said. Having meetings to discuss things like this, she continued, is a step toward figuring out how to deal with food trucks in the city. “I feel like we’re in the phase where we’ve got the white board, we’ve got the marker … and we’re winnowing down to what will work,” Armstrong said.

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Eureka Springs Middle School student Gracie Lester recently broke the school’s record for girls discus throw. Pictured from left to right are Megan Hollaway, Grayson Ertel, Emily Lovejoy and Lester.

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TBA, 8 p.m. • Legends Saloon, 479-253-2500: Another Fine Mess, 9 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main, 479253-2525: The Medicine Man Show, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Steve Zimmerman, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Mark Shields & Good Company, 9 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 479-2538544: Jimmy Garrett Band, 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, MAY 8 • Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 12 Spring, 479-253-7837: Pearl Brick, noon; Jeff Lee, 5 p.m. • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: Green Screen Karaoke, 7 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Texas Holdem, 7 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main, 479253-2525: Mother’s Day Specials all day, 1/2 off for Mothers only.

• Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Dorrian Cross, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 479-2538544: Free Pool MONDAY, MAY 9 • Brews, 479-244-0878: Eureka Springs Library sponsored Board Games, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Chelsea’s: SprUngbilly, 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-2537122: Pool Tournament, 8 p.m. TUESDAY, MAY 10 • Cathouse, 479-363-9976: Los Roscoes, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 9:30 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Game Night: Texas Hold’em and Pool Tournament, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 • Brews, 479-244-0878: Trivia, 7:00 p.m. • Chelsea’s: Iron Swine/TUNGT, 9 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169: Wild Women Wednesdays, Ladies Night • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Ladies Night

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