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VOLUME 17 NUMBER 3
May 19, 2016
Engineering in action n Page 3
n Parks commission OKs higher boat rates
n ES schools receive new bus camera
n ES students perform ‘101 Dalmatians Kids!’
Huss says new rates reflect improvements to boat fleet
Police department helped raise money for camera
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Production held Tuesday in high school auditorium
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Youth meets innovation
ES students excel at engineering competition By Samantha Jones
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For the second year in a row, the Eureka Springs High School engineering team placed third at the Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) state competition. TEAMS is an annual competition for middle and high school students designed to help them discover their potential for engineering. Katy Turnbaugh, who advises the team, explained how the competition works. She said it’s split into three components: a multiple-choice test, an essay section and a hands-on task. The hands-on component, Turnbaugh said, was just added this year. She described the hands-on task her students worked on, saying they were given a table and pieces of paper. “They had to take the least number of pieces of paper and build the tallest structure they could,” Turnbaugh said. Her students, she noted, handled the task in a clever way. Turnbaugh said the two girls who were given that task folded the table down after being told they had to build the structure on the tabletop. “They knew they weren’t tall enough to compete with the men, so they dropped the legs of the table,” Turnbaugh said. “They whipped them.” She continued, “That’s the essence of engineering. It’s the ingenuity to overcome your obstacles.” This year’s competition, she added, was much more difficult than last year’s. “It was very diverse. Last year, it was all about how to build things environmentally,” Turnbaugh said. “This year, it was all over the map.” Senior Wyatt Pavelsek agreed. Pavelsek recalled participating in last year’s competition, saying he found the competition harder this year. “It was basically a more stressful version of what we did the year before,” Pavelsek said. “It was a bit harder,” senior Dalton Kesner concurred. “There were more categories. They were really specific this year.” This year’s theme, Pavelsek explained, was “Innovation for the Future.” He said the theme brought in many different aspects of engineering. “It literally ranged from genomics to construction manufacturing on Mars,” Pavelsek said. “it was way harder to prepare for.” This is the first year junior Simon Larson and sophomores Jordon Henley and Emma Rorick participated in the competition. All three said they didn’t know what to expect going in; when they were competing in the multiple-choice section,
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Standing proud with their TEAMS State Award, Katy Turnbaugh and her students are proof that hard work and dedication are always worth the effort.
Rorick said she and Henley ended up switching topics. “I understood biology more than her, and she understood physics more,” Rorick said. “Hers was applying equations, and that’s what I’m better at,” Henley explained. “Mine was comprehension, which I’m not good at. So we switched.” Pavelsek said he is proud of how the team fared on the essay section. He pointed out how Kesner helped him formulate the essay. “I was the one to research Mars, but [Kesner] really helped me get it into concise words,” Pavelsek said. “We totally rocked it. I was super confident about it, especially when I heard that we got second or first in the hands-on thing.” Larson also said he is proud of the way the team performed. He explained that he didn’t know the format of the competition going in, saying he’s happy at how well he and other first-time team members adjusted to it. “We didn’t know how it was going to play out,” Larson said. “I think it went really well, all things considered.” Henley, Rorick and Larson all expressed interest in participating in the competition next year. Rorick said she plans on taking a physics class next year and hopes to understand the questions asked at the competition better. “I’ll have a little bit of background next year,” Rorick said. “I’m excited to go back and know what I’m doing.” Larson said he hopes to participate in the hands-on section at the next competition. “I’m really looking forward to physically applying what we’ve learned,” Larson said.
Moving forward, Turnbaugh said she hopes to start a junior high team to compete with the older students. Most of the successful schools, she explained, have junior and senior high teams. “That’s something I’d like to see this school do,” she said. She described the benefits of TEAMS, saying it helps students figure out if they have a future in engineering. “Some of my students that have competed decide that engineering is not for them. Some decide it is,” Turnbaugh said. “But every one of them said it was worth their time.” Pavelsek said he is one of these students. Though he isn’t sure about studying engineering in college, Pavelsek said he has gained greater appreciation for it because of TEAMS. “Stuff like TEAMS is the only reason I might still consider engineering, because it’s so much fun,” Pavelsek said. “It’s fun to be with your classmates in a non-class setting, but you’re still learning.” Kesner agreed, noting that he plans to study mechanical engineering in college. “I might double major in biology as well, but I’m looking to do engineering,” Kesner said. It’s students like Pavelsek and Kesner, Turnbaugh said, who make her realize her teaching is successful. The team’s results at the TEAMS competition, she added, emphasize that success even more. “It’s like, ‘Wow, they’re getting it,’” Turnbaugh said. “I love that part.” She continued, “I love it. I love what I do. I hope we compete next year.”
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Parks commission agrees to raise boat rental rates By Samantha Jones
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The rental rates for boats and kayaks at local lakes are on the rise. On Tuesday night, the Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission agreed to raise the rates. Parks director Justin Huss explained that it make sense to raise the rates because the department just purchased new boats. He added that the updated rates reflect the rates at other parks. The previous rates were: $6 an hour for a small pedal boat rental; $10 an hour for a large pedal boat rental; $7.50 an hour or $25 for a six-hour canoe rental; $7.50 an hour or $25 for a six-hour kayak rental; and $7.50 an hour or $25 for a six-hour rowboat rental. Huss added rates for the fishing kayaks, paddle boards and fishing boats with a trolling motor, as well as prices for three-hour and full-day rentals. The new rates are: $8 an hour or $20 for a threehour small pedal boat rental; $10 an hour
or $25 for a three-hour large pedal boat rental; $12 an hour, $30 for three hours or $55 for a full-day canoe rental; $10 an hour, $25 for three hours or $55 for a full-day kayak rental; $15 an hour, $35 for three hours or $65 for a full-day fishing kayak rental; $15 an hour or $35 for a three-hour paddle board rental; and $35 for a half day or $65 for a full-day fishing boat with a trolling motor rental. The commission continued, voting to allocate up to $10,000 to repaint a house at Lake Leatherwood. Huss explained that the house needs to be repainted badly. He described the state of the building, saying he’s not sure if it’s OK to paint over the exposed wood or not. It’s possible, Huss said, that parks workers might find wood that needs to be replaced as they scrape the existing paint off. Even if every board is fine, Huss said the project is a big undertaking. “There’s a lot of scraping,” he said.
“You’re going to have to have a bleach and scrub, a primer and two coats on it. It’s an in-depth project.” He continued, “We have bare wood showing on it, and we’re getting ready to put a heck of a playground right in front of it. It’s just not giving us a good look.” Though the commission voted to repaint the building, commissioners Joseph Fitzsimmons and Barry Reed express concerns about spending money out of Lake Leatherwood reserves without having information detailing how much money is left in the account. “Each meeting we spend a little here, we spend a little here … it would be a lot better if we knew now that we want to do this, this, this, this, this and go down that list,” Reed said. Chairman Bill Featherstone agreed. “It’s not only fair,” Featherstone said. “It’s a responsible stewardship of the public’s money. Count me in.” Huss pointed out that this year’s budget isn’t as detailed as it could be because the department didn’t have a full-time director when the budget was created. “I feel like we’re in a unique situation this year,” Huss said. “We kind of held back until I got here.” “You’re feeling the urge to catch up,” Featherstone responded. “There’s only so much you can do to catch up. We still have to self-impose some hoops you have to jump through.” He continued, “I think this is a very easy, fair hoop.” Huss agreed and told the commission
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he wouldn’t ask for any more purchases without presenting financial information first. The commission heard from Jim Girkin about the vacation of lots on Hickory and Hazel streets. Girkin presented a proposal allowing him to vacate the lots to the Eureka Springs City Council on May 9, saying he met with the parks commission earlier in the month to come up with the plan. The council agreed to draw up an ordinance vacating the lots on the contingency that Girkin produce a legal description of the property being transferred. On Tuesday night, Featherstone and Huss apologized for not being at last week’s city council meeting. Featherstone explained to Girkin that he needed to get a legal description but said that doesn’t mean he needs to get a new survey done. “In order for [the council] to accept our recommendation, they have to have a legal description of the part we’re receiving,” Featherstone said. He agreed to help Girkin contact someone who could produce the legal description of the lots. The commission also voted to give former interim director Donna Woods unused vacation pay according to the memorandum of understanding Woods created with the department and agreed to start a committee to distribute signs and other information for Bee City USA. Commissioner Ferguson Stewart presented information on a block party he wants to establish, saying he hopes to host it in August. “We’d have the fire department show up with their new fire truck … their new Hummer,” Stewart said. “Watch out, Eureka — we’re having a block party.” Stewart said he’d get a committee together to discuss the party. Featherstone updated the commission on its next workshop. The workshop, Featherstone said, will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, at Harmon Park. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, at City Hall.
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ESPD raises money for school bus camera By Samantha Jones
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One Eureka Springs School District bus route just got a little safer. On Tuesday, Eureka Springs Police Chief Thomas Achord and Lt. Al Frost announced that the police department raised $3,500 to install a new camera on the school bus that experiences the most traffic violations. Achord explained that Frost started the process after researching statistics on how many drivers pass a stopped school bus. Many young children, Achord noted, have been injured or killed statewide because of accidents like these. “One fatality is too many, but I think in one year there were several,” Achord said. “That sparked [Frost] into looking into means for law enforcement to identify motorists.” Achord said Frost found a camera system that can be placed on the exterior of the bus, saying the camera can capture the face of drivers who pass stopped school buses. After finding out how much the camera cost, Achord said Frost began accepting donations from the community. “Everybody here at the police department donated $1,000,” Achord said. “Then he went to different members of the community and got donations to fund that remaining $2,500.” Getting donations from community members, Frost said, wasn’t difficult at all. He said almost everyone he talked to wanted to donate something to the project. “The response was overwhelming,” Frost said. “I mean, all I had to do was get halfway through my presentation and they were ready to donate.” That attitude, he continued, is common in Eureka Springs. “It’s always been like that here,” he said. “I’ve been here for 20 years and I’ve never seen a community that gives like this one does.” Since the camera was installed on the bus, Achord said school officials have already discussed putting the same camera on all the school’s buses. “They like it so much they’re now
considering all new bus purchases have he said. “It’s a 40-foot yellow tube with vulnerable,” he said. “If you’re coming this camera system on it,” Achord said. around the side of the bus on that side, flashing lights. You can’t miss it.” Installing the camera is necessary, If drivers are simply distracted, you don’t see the child until they’re in Achord continued, because it can be dif- Achord said that indicates a bigger prob- front of you and they don’t see the car ficult for officers to track down people lem. coming.” who have passed stopped school buses. Passing on the right, Frost noted, is “If the lack of attention is why you He said it’s impossididn’t see the bus, against the law anyway. ble for a police car to “It’s a double whammy,” Frost said. then you have a lack follow every bus that Mayor Butch Berry said he can’t “We’re going to follow up of attention in other leaves at the begindriving and you’re understand why anyone would pass a on each and every case, ning and end of the just asking for an ac- stopped school bus in the first place. and if we can charge a day, saying identificident,” he said. “It just seems crazy that some people violator we’re definitely cation is sometimes “The tragedy is would do that,” Berry said. “They’re not impossible even if just as tragic if it’s an paying attention to what they’re doing. going to.” officers are given a accident or not,” he They’re not paying attention to driv– L t . A l F rost license plate number. ing.” added. “At best, we’d get a Berry thanked the officers for raising The worst violation license plate number of this kind, Achord enough money to purchase the camera. but that doesn’t mean we can charge,” said, is drivers who pass a school bus “The police department took the iniAchord said. “We need to be able to on the right side. He explained that stu- tiative,” Berry said. “It speaks well for identify the driver of the vehicle.” dents are getting off the bus on this side, the department that they were willing to The new technology, he explained, saying they don’t expect to get hit by a do this. They saw a need in the commuhelps officers do this. He said the camera vehicle. nity and took the initiative to get it acwill take images of the driver’s face and “That’s where the child will be most complished.” the license plate number, allowing officers to match the owner of the vehicle to a driver’s license photo. “If we run the tag number and it comes back to John Smith, we can look those people up and get a driver’s license number and compare the photo to the bus camera,” Achord said. “Then we can issue a citation.” Frost added, “We’re going to follow up on each and every case, and if we can charge a violator we’re definitely going to.” Passing a stopped school bus, Frost RENEE & noted, is a major traffic violation. He BETH in F ULL SERV said the charge carries the same weight ICE MOD E as driving while intoxicated or reckless driving. Though there have never been any accidents in Eureka Springs because of drivers passing a stopped school bus, Frost said the city has had problems with the issue. “We’ve had a lot of close calls. For E FRIENDLY IN -SIDE SERVIC years, the bus drivers have come in to -STORE SER HANDY CURB VICE lodge a complaint,” Frost said. Open: Mon – Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-Noon Achord pointed out how many people MEDICAL PARK PHARMACY Beth McCullough, R.Ph who pass a stopped school bus say they 121 E.Van Buren, Eureka Springs 479-253-9751 • Emergency: 870-423-6162 were just distracted. “It’s amazing the excuses I’ve heard,”
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Food Truck Committee fleshes out lottery details By Samantha Jones
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The Food Truck Committee discussed the lottery drawing for food truck and trailer vendors on Thursday, May 12. At its May 5 meeting, the committee agreed to allow private property vendors to sign up for the lottery instead of food truck and trailer vendors. This, the committee decided, would help identify and give responsibility to private property owners who want to host food trucks and trailers. City clerk Ann Armstrong pointed out that Fayetteville has its lottery drawing for food truck and trailer sites in November. “It makes perfect sense because that gives people time to gear up, and the licenses are for a year anyway,” Armstrong said. Planning commission chairman Steve Beacham asked Armstrong if she was suggesting that Eureka Springs have its drawing in November. Alderman Bob Thomas agreed it might be better to have the drawing early. “Are you OK with moving it to November?” Armstrong asked the two. They said they were, and the committee agreed to have the drawing in mid-November. The committee continued, with Thomas asking if a private property owner could sign up for the food court lottery and the single lottery. The committee described the difference between the two on May 5, deciding that a food court would comprise up to four food truck and trailer vendors. A single site, the committee agreed, would have only one of these vendors. Beacham said he’d have no problem with a private property owner entering both lotteries if he or she has enough room for a food court. “What I’m saying is if you have room for a food court, you can enter both lotteries,” Beacham said. “If you’re a single, you can do only one.” Thomas said he didn’t think that was fair. “You’re giving one site owner twice the opportunity you’re giving everyone else,” Thomas said. “I think it’s fine if you just want to be
completely fair,” Beacham responded. “My thought was what if there aren’t enough single places that want to enter the lottery, and it would be good to have the food court people.” Armstrong asked how the committee could make the lottery as fair as possible. “You have to pick one of the other,” Thomas said. “If you have a space big enough for a court, you’ll have to pick when you do your application if you’re applying for a court permit or a single space permit.” Armstrong and Beacham agreed with Thomas, and Beacham pointed out that private property owners would still have to correctly choose the location they’re applying for. “You’d have to choose your location,” Beacham said. “You can’t be on the highway and choose to be on White Street.” Armstrong noted that a private property owner on Highway 23 South has expressed interest in being the site of food truck and trailer vendors, saying she wants to add 23 South to the highway location in the lottery. She added that the Eureka Springs City Council is expecting an update from the committee at its next meeting on Monday, May 23. “Depending on how much fallout there is at that table, that will tell us how quickly we can move forward,” Armstrong said. Beacham said he hopes to send a formal proposal to the council in 30 days. “But if council blows this all apart, we have to start over again,” Beacham said. “This is not just us. It’s also them.” Thomas explained how the council will move forward after receiving the committee’s proposal. “We’re basically going to send recommendations and council is going to have an ordinance written by somebody,” Thomas said. Beacham suggested that the committee remain together as the proposed ordinance is written. “We could go to council with this and offer to help with completion, which would mean we’d still remain a committee and help create an ordinance,” Beacham said.
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Fine Arts Night shines light on student creativity By Samantha Jones
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Last week, art lined the hallway at Eureka Springs Elementary School. Music teacher Donesa Mann recalled how the art looked, saying drawings covered the building. “Over 500 pieces of art were hanging up,” Mann said. “It was a big undertaking.” The art show was just part of Fine Arts Night, an event held on Tuesday, May 10, to highlight the creativity students have shown all year long. Mann had a big role in another important part of the event, directing third and fourth-grade students in the musical “Return of the Glass Slipper.” “We had well over 100 people here, and that’s a really good crowd for a school this size,” she said. “It was a big success.” The musical, Mann noted, is a Cinderella story with cute songs and funny dialogue. She said she has seen it performed at middle and high school levels in the past. “It’s really challenging for third- and fourth-graders. They pulled it off great,” Mann said. “I couldn’t be more proud of them.” She added that the musical was an hour long, saying it can be difficult for younger students to perform such a long production. Along with acting and singing, Mann said her students had to learn about blocking and working with sets. She remembered receiving a little help with the costumes and makeup, describing the way community members stepped up to help with the production. Mann said one of these parents donated a rack of pageant dresses. Many of the students who were in the production, she explained, didn’t have access to the costumes they’d need to wear. “A lot of these kids don’t have dresses. They aren’t in pageants, so they don’t have access to the costumes and we don’t have the budget to rent costumes,” Mann said. “We had one mom who had a ton of pageant costumes, and she was generous to let the students wear them.”
This act of kindness isn’t an anomaly in Eureka Springs, she noted. Mann said community members are always willing to help students with various projects. “Very rarely does anyone say no unless they just don’t have the resources. It takes a village to help the little ones,” she said. Many of the people who attended the event, Mann continued, complimented the students on the production. “I’ve gotten some emails from people who were here that day saying, ‘Wow, that was quite an undertaking.’ They were so impressed that it wasn’t just a little cutesy thing,” Mann said. “They could tell so much work went into it from the costumes to the set.” She described the dedication the students showed to the production, saying she was happy with how hard they worked. “They were all ready and learned their lines and wanted it to be good,” Mann said. Though she knew kids like being in plays, Mann recalled feeling unsure of how the students would react to being in a musical. She said their response pleasantly surprised her. “The student body at Eureka seems very interested in the arts, interested in performing,” Mann said. “They have a stronger appreciation than what I’ve noticed at other schools.” She continued, “That’s the culture of the town. They’ve been exposed to art at home and in the community, so it’s just natural to have it at school.” Being in the musical, Mann noted, helped students who don’t perform well academically feel more confident about themselves. “It boosts their learning in the classroom, because it boosts their confidence,” she said. “Some students who can’t read well can memorize lines fluently.” Mann added that the students loved being in the musical. Once the performance was over, she said it was all the students could talk about. “They all talked about how they want
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Fourth-grader A.J. Moloney, left, played Prince Albert in ‘Return of the Glass Slipper.’ He is pictured with third-grader Janelle Anderson, who played Cinderella.
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she said. “That was because they had success.”
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ESPD participating in Click It or Ticket The Eureka Springs Police Department will be participating in the statewide Click It or Ticket program from
Monday, May 23, to Sunday, June 5. The goal is to make the public aware of the safety of wearing a seatbelt.
HI Fire Department Auxiliary to hold luncheon The Holiday Island Fire Department Auxiliary will hold its final luncheon and business meeting of the season at noon Tuesday, May 24, in the clubhouse ballroom at 1 Country Club
Drive. The doors will open at 11:30 a.m. for social time. It will cost $8. You can reserve a spot by calling Peggy Arnhart at 479-363-6235 by Friday, May 20.
Senior Center Menu The Carroll County Senior Activity & Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. Lunch is served weekdays at noon. Monday, May 23 Chili with beans, baked potato, broccoli and cheese, crackers and pear halves Tuesday, May 24 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, five way vegetable and fresh berry cup Wednesday, May 25
Chicken frittata with zucchini, squash, onions, cheese, tomato and egg and jello and fruit Thursday, May 26 Sub sandwich wrap, turkey, ham and cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion, salad and orange Friday, May 27 Chicken tenders, au gratin potatoes, peas and carrots, wheat roll and chocolate brownie
Citizen of the Week Morgan Skylar “Sky” Smith is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Sky was nominated by her mother Jessica Smith, who explained how her daughter prevented a kitchen fire by alerting her of the fire. “The next thing I know is that she is yelling, ‘Mama, there is smoke in the kitchen!’ ” Jessica Smith said. After putting the fire out, Jessica Smith said she hugged her daughter, telling Sky she was her hero. “And she told me she only did what the firemen who come to her school every year told her to do,” Jessica Smith said. “[She’s] my citizen of the week and someone who was taught the right thing to do through hard work and true inspiration on someone’s part,” Jessica Smith continued. “If this one moment only depicts part of what the next generation is capable of, there truly is hope for our future.”
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In response to President Obama’s administration report today concerning guidance from leaders at the departments of education and justice regarding transgender identity and that public schools are obligated to treat transgender students in a way that matches their gender identity, even if their education records or identity documents indicate a different sex, I have this to say. I will not comply with such foolishness. My grandchildren will not be attending public school. They will be homeschooled. This transgender business really has nothing to do with the emotional concerns of a transgender person. It has, in fact, opened up the privacy of the public restrooms to every sexual deviant, sex offender and pervert who has now found a new way to prey on our children. I implore all God-fearing people to join me in this fight. Let it be known that if I am in a public restroom with either of my grandchildren changing a diaper or assisting them in toileting and a male — transgender or not — enters the restroom, God help him. If he is lucky, he will only need an ambulance to respond to remove him. If he is not so lucky, he will need the coroner and a hearse. — Marti Suchsland
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I take pain-relieving drugs due to five back surgeries, the first at age 12, plus common pain arthritis. The narcotics are opiates. They are given out for pain like the morphine after the Civil War epidemic. They make me sick, but there is no other pain-relieving drugs — legal ones. I do not know the other things they do to my body. I have heard a lot of bad side effects. One side effect from all these narcotics is our children and grandchildren are stealing, buying, trading … anything to get
them. And don’t think you have got them hid; you do not. They are dying or going back to prison. The alternative medication, cannabis, has been used for years all over the world. There are no pill sickness, no overdosing. The relief of cost of legal narcotics on Medicare would be enormous. It really works on my daily pain — much more effective, especially with the modern medicinal cannabis. First, I ask all citizens of our state register to vote. Vote. Do not use medicinal cannabis and drive, just like legal narcotics. Some children need medicinal cannabis, but for the majority they do not need it. Be on a jury. It is not only your duty. It is your right. Send your neighbor to prison or turn him loose for growing in a cooperative medicinal cannabis. Being on a jury is why a lot of people don’t register to vote. This is not a good trade-off. You are giving away your judicial rights. You are the decision on our medicinal cannabis topic. Please don’t send me to jail or prison for growing my own medicine. Why do the citizens of Arkansas not have the same rights that I think 13 other states do? Is it because you can’t get us to take on more of our own brotherly responsibilities? Register to vote, then vote. There are illegal drugs that should be illegal — meth, heroin, crack cocaine and pills — that our grandchildren grind and snort or use. Why is cannabis in the same school as heroin? It’s beyond my understanding. To our local doctors, cannabis can relieve pain without the side effect. Edible is the safest way. But I am a traditional user … quit writing prescriptions for opiate narcotics. Write a cannabis prescription. I will take the first one to my legal drug supplier. Thank you for your time. Register to vote and vote. — Anonymous
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ES students perform ‘101 Dalmatians Kids!’ By Samantha Jones
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School is almost out, but a few Eureka Springs Middle School students have been too busy rehearsing for “101 Dalmatians Kids!” to think about anything else. “Everyone in my family is coming,” fifth-grader Audrey Myers said on Monday. “I’m a little nervous.” Myers, who portrayed Cruella de Vil, performed the musical with several fifth- and sixth-grade students on Tuesday, May 17. Music teacher Donesa Mann explained that the musical was performed for elementary and middle school students during the day, with additional performances in the evening. Mann said the students began rehearsing a couple of months ago, saying rehearsal took place in 30-minute segments during music class. “We don’t get to put the whole thing together until dress rehearsal,” Mann said. “You don’t get the big picture until it’s all put together.” Mann noted that the play has Disney original songs. Community First Bank, she said, helped the school purchase the rights to the musical. “That helps us tremendously,” Mann said. Though it is expensive to perform a licensed production, she said these types of productions draw bigger crowds and allow students to take part in a high-quality performance. “If it wasn’t worth it, I wouldn’t go to the expense but it really is,” Mann said. “They have been top-quality recordings, top-quality dialogue.” She continued, “They take a two- or three-hour musical and condense it to a junior version to make it doable for young performers, but it still has all those copyrighted songs people are familiar with and love.”
Fifth-grader Leven Thomas, who plays both Anita and a puppy, said this is the first musical she’s been in. Thomas and Myers described what they like about the production, pointing out how Mann has worked to make it as professional as possible. An example of this, Myers said, is the props. “They’re not just some paint on a board and call it good…they’re pretty decent,” Myers said. Another perk of the musical, Thomas added, is how many characters are in it. “I like the fact that there’s so many parts so everybody gets a chance,” Thomas said. Both students remarked on the effectiveness of Mann’s teaching style. For this production, Myers said Mann gave students who have more than one line a book to study. “We would sit in a circle and she would start off with a line and we’d go through the songs and pick which ones we wanted to work on,” Myers said. “She’s always been a nice teacher,” Thomas added. “She never yells. She never raises her voice, and when she does it’s for a good reason.” Mann recalled how well the students worked together, saying they all worked as a team. “What I stress with them is that the whole production is each of you doing your best and you’re all depending on one another,” Mann said. “If one of you isn’t as interested or doesn’t care as much, everybody else is kind of disappointed.” The way the students responded to the musical, she continued, reminded her of why she got into teaching. “It’s very rewarding to see their smiles and their eyes light up,” Mann said. “It makes my late nights working on props and music and sound really worth it.”
LAST WEEK’S QUESTION This weekend is Books in Bloom. What is your favorite thing to read? m True crime novels: 10.5% (2 votes) m History books: 21.1% (4 votes) m Humorous memoirs: 5.3% (1 vote)
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m Poetry: 0.0% (0 votes) m Romance novels: 15.8% (3 votes) m Something else: 47.4% (9 votes)
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Eureka Springs High School Seniors Commencement
Date: May 21, 2016
Sarah August Andress
Time: 10:00 a.m.
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Cooperative effort
City, county agencies join forces for drug investigations By Kelby Newcomb
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The Berryville, Eureka Springs and Green Forest police departments have obtained arrest warrants for several individuals in connection with ongoing drug Gibson investigations by the Tri City Response Team. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is also working in cooperation with the city police departments. Green Forest Police Chief John Bailey said that he, Berryville Police Chief Robert Bartos, Eureka Springs Police Chief Thomas Achord and Carroll County Sheriff Randy Mayfield decided to combine their departments’ resources to combat Carroll County’s local drug problem after seeing the success of the Tri City Response Team over the past few years. “It’s something we’ve been talking about over the years,” Bailey said. “The team has been utilized several times in the past and worked very well, so we decided to use it to focus on drug enforcement.”
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May 14 6:06 a.m. — An officer responded to an alarm. All was well. 8:05 a.m. — The animal control officer responded to a report of a dog running loose. 10:41 a.m. — An officer responded to a report of a meter malfunctioning, but it was working fine. 12:48 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a verbal confrontation over a neighbor’s dog defecating in the caller’s yard. The officer spoke with the caller, and she advised she was going to speak to the mayor about the issue.
Achord said pooling efforts between the departments has been useful for drug enforcement because drug dealers often travel between the different cities in Carroll County. “By coordinating our efforts, we’ve Conine been able to assist each other rather than stepping on each others’ toes,” he said. By combining resources, Bailey said, the team has been able to make a number of drug Ledkins buys in each city. He said these efforts led to felony arrest warrants being issued for seven individuals on May 12. Those individuals, with their charges, are: • Tracy Gibson, possession with intent to deliver and felony possession of drug
paraphernalia. • Johnnie Conine, possession with intent to deliver and felony possession of drug paraphernalia. • Jason Edwards, delivery of a controlled substance, use of a communicaEdward tion device and a 10-year enhancement charge for selling near certain facilities. • Troy Smith, delivery of a controlled substance and a 10year enhancement charge for selling near cerBlackstone tain facilities. • Paul Ledkins, delivery of a controlled substance, use of a communication device and a 10-year enhancement charge for selling near certain facilities. • Jessica Blackstone, delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a con-
trolled substance, felony possession of drug paraphernalia and a 10year enhancement charge for selling near certain facilities. • Flemon Ramey, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia Smith and tampering with physical evidence. CCSO Chief Deputy Maj. George Frye said that Edwards, Smith, Blackstone, Ramey and Ledkins are being held at the Carroll County Ramey Detention Center. Conine was cited and released. Gibson was not in custody Monday. The investigations are ongoing, Bailey and Frye said, and additional arrests will be made in the coming weeks and months.
Forget the budget, Mayor. This is important … stuff. 1:14 p.m. — An officer responded to an alarm. All was well. 2:18 p.m. — An officer filed a report on a caller’s tires being slashed. 4:05 p.m. — A subject was arrested for an outstanding warrant. 6:04 p.m. — A caller complained that the noise in the park was too loud. Officers checked the sound level and found it be within the allowable range. 7:25 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a juvenile’s foot being run over by a passing vehicle at a local residence. Statements were taken at the scene. 11:19 p.m. — A subject was arrested
for driving while intoxicated, no insurance and possession of drug paraphernalia. May 15 4:51 a.m. — An officer responded to an alarm. All was well. 5:17 a.m. — An officer searched for but was unable to locate a reported intoxicated male having an argument with himself. We’re certain that once he sobered up, he got along just great. 2:40 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a wild animal on the deck of a local restaurant and took care of the animal. That doesn’t sound too good for the animal. 3:18 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a person panhandling in
front of a business and advised the subject of the city ordinances. The subject moved on. 4:46 p.m. — A subject was arrested for an outstanding warrant for failure to pay. 5:32 p.m. — Officers responded to a report of a suicidal male threatening to harm himself and made contact with the individual. The individual advised that he was fine and said his wife has been causing marital problems by thinking he is suicidal when he is not. Why are divorces so expensive? Because they’re worth it. May 16 6:06 a.m. — An officer responded to an alarm. All was well.
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Art in the Park
Photos by Tavi Ellis
Many different types of art were on display at Art in the Park, held Saturday in Basin Park. The featured art included textiles, jewelry, painting, sculpting and fine wood designs.
Rebekah Knight traveled from Appleton City, Mo., to Eureka Springs to show 10 years’ worth of artwork publicly for the first time. Knight won the Federal Junior Duck Stamp contest when she was 15. She will be featured in the upcoming Animal Planet show ‘Million Dollar Duck.’
Locals and visitors alike enjoy the sights and sounds of Art in the Park, which is part of May Festival of the Arts.
Sally Williams Gorrell looks fresh as a flower as she enjoys the springtime air.
Gemstone art and jewelry was extremely popular at Art in the Park this year.
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The Ozarks Chorale
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Photos by David Bell
The Ozarks Chorale presented its annual spring concert on Saturday at The Aud. This year’s choir comprises 37 members from across Northwest Arkansas and Cassville, Mo. The theme of the concert was “Spring Singfest.”
Artistic director Beth Withey gives the bassists their cue.
Cody Cooper is an active singer in the Ozarks Chorale despite being blind.
Marty Benson sang the solo portion of “Singabahambayo.”
Bass Mark Mallett belts out his part in the opening song “So I Can Caleb and Baylee Harris played percussion on “Singabahambayo.” Write My Name.”
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Mingling in bloom
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The annual Eureka Springs Arbor Day celebration honored the late Ken Fugate this year.
Arbor Day celebration honors Fugate The annual Eureka Springs Arbor Day celebration was held Wednesday, May 4, at the Eureka Springs Cemetery. This year, the event honored the late Ken Fugate. Fugate was a member of the Eureka Springs Cemetery Commission for 16 years. Cemetery commissioner Mary Ann Pownall spoke about Fugate, saying he loved working to help the cemetery. “He cared for it and worked diligently in years past to create a living testimony of those who reside here. He spend countless hours in day-to-day operations,” Pownall said. “Why? He did it for his community, and for those who reside
here.” She continued, “He did it for the love of his fellow human beings here in Eureka Springs and wanted to show his appreciation for being able to live his life in such a place.” American Legion Walker Wilson Post 9 opened the celebration with a flag ceremony, with the Arbor Day proclamation being read by Mayor Butch Berry. The 2015 Tree City USA awards were presented to Berry, and a pink flowering dogwood tree was planted in memory of Fugate with a commemorative plaque placed beneath it.
Photo by Tavi Ellis
Locals and nationally acclaimed authors mingled at the Books in Bloom author reception on Saturday evening. The reception was held at the manor house at the Lookout Cottages Estate, honoring writers such as E.A. Allen, Brian Biggs, Amy Stewart and Laura Lippman.
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Eureka Springs Elementary School students learned how to make compost at Bear Creek Nursery on Monday morning. The students were given plants to take home so they could start their own garden.
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The Natural Way Protect your kitties from Bobcat Fever
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obcat Fever is a topic I’ve written about before. To a large extent, this column is Jim Fain just a rework of a column I wrote for Lovely County Citizen back in November 2006. I think it is very important to bring it up again as I have gotten several more emails with stories similar to the one in this column already this year. I think we all know there will be a bumper crop of ticks this year, so take your feline pal (I have two) to your vet right away if you suspect Bobcat Fever, but also know some people have helped their kitties survive even when the vet diagnoses Bobcat Fever and says there is no chance. Our animal friends are our workers, friends, hunters, protectors, companions and are trusted deeply. For elders and the lonely, they can be life-saving, often making the days easier. When our horses, dogs and cats become ill, the veterinarian is the first line of defense when the sickness is greater than what we can do for them at home. So it is heartbreaking when the vet diagnoses Bobcat Fever and little can be done to head off a swift death. Cytauxzoonosis, or Bobcat fever, is tick-borne. This is a nasty bug (a protozoon) living inside the tick that transfers during the tick bite. It doesn’t matter that you have Frontlined your pal; the tick transfers the bug and then dies, so it is difficult if not impossible to prevent. Can natural products do what antibiotics or antiprotozoal medicines can’t? I have no direct science to back up what I’m about to suggest. However, indirectly this nasty bug should be vulnerable to a supplement called monolaurin. I do have a story from a local woman who lost a beloved cat to this disease and recognized the symptoms early on in a second much-loved kitty. Her diligent, loving and quick action says mountains of good things about her. In her email to me, she states,”I prepared eight 300mg Monolaurin capsules opened into two ounces of cool water. I dosed him with four to six cc (via eyedropper into the mouth) and gave him another four cc in one hour’s time. For the rest of the day I opened one capsule into five cc of water every one to two hours until 1 in the morning. At 8 a.m. the next morning, his fever was gone, his ears cool, his eyes clear and light. I dosed him with four cc/300mg anyway. His appetite had come back and he drank rainwater. I repeated the four cc/150mg dosage at noon, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Eventually, he was fighting me so hard that I decided he was well.” I’ve edited her email just a little to publish but thought this needed to be shared.
Wisecrack Zodiac Aries: You’ll find something in the trash that will help you. Could be photos of your boss with a goat, could be a barely touched piece of cake. Remember, beggars can’t be choosers. They also have lousy grammar, otherwise they’d be choosy instead of choosers. Taurus: A reflective person knows their strengths and weaknesses, but do you know all your ticklish spots? Take an afternoon with a feather and a friend to find out before someone surprises you on the bus. Gemini: Good fortune may not rain down on you like a blessed shower, but it will gush across your shoulders like someone balanced a bucket of water on the door. Hey, take it while you can get it, it’s still good. Cancer: Find your purpose, and the universe will reveal itself to you like one of those old stripper pens that shows the naked lady when you turn it upside down. The universe is a very ancient naked lady, so be kind when she shows you her twirling galaxies for the first time. Leo: No one said life is easier when you have a boat packed with tiny pirates and a luxury cruise ripe for the plundering, but who likes things easy? Oh, that’s right, you. Slap on the eyepatch and set sail for a refreshingly easy challenge. Virgo: Sticks and stones may break some bones, but they better knock you in the head, too, because you are going after that gang of cavemen with something more high-tech. Words will hurt them when you use your voice-activated pea shooter with laser scope. Libra: Sometimes life is good, other times it’s just another rerun of Wednesday you’ve seen 637 times. Make some popcorn and enjoy it anyway; you’ll spot something you’ve never seen before. Scorpio: Dance like no one’s watching and everyone cheers; eat like no one’s watching and they all get grossed out. Save those freaky pizza
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dates for later. Sagittarius: Let the turtle and hare run their race; you’ll make your money selling bottled water to the crowd at the finish line. Glory doesn’t mean much compared to a nice bank account. Capricorn: Some shoes are meant for walking, some boots are meant for kicking butt. Those weird toe-shoes you’re wearing, though, are only good for making Bigfoot prints in the forest. Have a little fun and lead that Sasquatch hunter in circles.
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Aquarius: When you’re at the end of your rope, tie a knot in it. After that, yank it down and swing that knot at the head of whoever’s causing you grief. They’ll see stars and you’ll see an apology. Pisces: Sometimes you feel like a turtle doing jumping jacks. It’s OK if no one compliments you, because you know how buff you are inside that shell. Answers on page 17
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Cornerstone Bank donates $50,000 to community center By Samantha Jones
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The Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation is still raising money. Cornerstone Bank has made the largest contribution, donating $50,000 to the project through matching grants. A press release from the foundation explains that the bank started with a $5,000 donation to go toward the trail hub project, hoping Eureka Springs alumni would match the funds. The bank has also introduced a $5,000 matching grant to help construct a permanent home for the Eureka Springs Farmers Market, with another $10,000 in matching funds to go toward the pool. The press release says the bank feels a pool will provide tremendous value to the community. Diane Murphy, chair of the foundation, Submitted photo said she’s thrilled at the bank’s approach Cornerstone Bank recently donated $50,000 to the Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation. regarding donations. “It shows forward thinking and a com“We look forward to working with the Cross continued, “It is certainly gratifymitment to the whole project,” Murphy said. “We know the community wants community center foundation as a partner ing to do so. We appreciate the efforts beboth the permanent home for the farmers to help make this worthwhile project a ing put forth by many to facilitate the projmarket and the pool, and these move these reality,” Cross said. “With being the only ect and enhance the quality of life within local financial institution in a community this great community we call home.” things closer to reality.” For more information about the Charlie Cross, president and CEO comes a tremendous responsibility to give back to those which make your success community center project, visit Euof Cornerstone Bank, said the bank is possible.” rekaSpringsCommunityCenter.org. pleased to help with the project.
Stabbing suspect arrested
HI man faces charge of attempted murder Lovely County Citizen A Holiday Island man has been arrested for attempted murder. A press release from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office says that 51-year-old Ellingson Douglas Lee
Ellingson was arrested on a felony charge of conduct constituting attempted first-degree murder early on the morning of May 11. The press release says CCSO was notified at approximately 12:02 a.m. May 11 of a stabbing at 53 Woodsdale Drive in Holiday Island. Upon arrival at the scene, the release notes, deputies located Christopher Mark Callison, 41, who had an apparent stab wound on the right side of his chest. The release says deputies determined
that the stabbing occurred at 43 Woodsdale Drive, where Callison lives with Ellingson. Callison was flown by helicopter to Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, according to the release, and is listed in critical condition. Ellingson is being held at the Carroll County Detention Center, awaiting a first judicial hearing. His bond has not been set yet. The incident is still under investigation by the sheriff’s office.
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May 19: Earth Transformational Prayer Group
The Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. will hold an earth transformational prayer meeting from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, May 19. Visitors are asked to bring pictures, symbols and printed names of causes or groups to help create a prayer board. For more information call Amrit Knaus at 479-253-3165.
May 20: Dances of Universal Peace
The Eureka Unitarian Universalist Church will hold dances of universal peace at 7 p.m. Friday, May 20, at 17 Elk Street. Participation is free of charge. For more information contact Rebecca Babbs at 479-253-8303 or at babbsrebecca@ gmail.com.
May 20: Retired Teachers Meeting
The Retired Teachers group will meet to attend the Great Passion Play at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 20. The tickets are $5, and attendees must bring I.D.
May 21: Silent Auction
The Grassy Knob Fire Association Auxiliary will hold a silent auction to benefit the Volunteer Fire Department from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Grassy Knob Community Center at 12037 Highway 187. For more information call Kay at 479-387-5020 or Sue at 479-2709109 or email rkschriner@gmail.com.
May 22: Birthday Celebration
The First Presbyterian Church of Eu-
reka Springs will celebrate its 130th Birthday at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 22, at 209 Spring St. The celebration will be observed during the morning worship service led by Rev. Clare Kelley. A reception and refreshments in the Fellowship Hall will follow the service. The public is invited to tour the church and learn of its history after the service.
May 23: Metafizzies Meeting
The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) will hold a group discussion on spiritual topics at 7 p.m. Monday, May 23, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St.
May 24: Blue Skies Book Study
St. James Episcopal Church at 28 Prospect St. in Eureka Springs will host the next Blue Skies Book Study from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24. All are welcome to attend.
May 24: Health Fair
The Carroll County Senior Activity & Wellness Center in Berryville will host a health fair from 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, May 24, at 202 W. Madison Ave. The event will feature health booths, door prizes and goodie bags. For more information contact Carla Mann at 870-4233265.
May 24: Fire Department Luncheon
The Holiday Island Fire Department Auxiliary will hold its final luncheon and business meeting of the season at noon Tuesday, May 24, in the Clubhouse ballroom at 1 Country Club Drive. The cost
is $8, and reservations must be made by Friday, May 20, by calling Peggy Arnhart at 479-363-6235.
May 26: Science and Songs
Dr. Van Brahana will present the latest findings from the independent water study, “Karst Hydrogeology of the Buffalo National River: Does Water Flow Uphill?” at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26. In addition, the folk duo Still on the Hill will preview songs from an upcoming CD about the Buffalo River, “Still a River.” Contact Lin Wellford at 870-480-8644 for more information.
May 28: Party in the Park
The Holiday Island Rotary Club will hold the fifth annual Party in the Park from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at Veterans Memorial Park. Pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, cole slaw and drinks will be served. There will be a Veterans Flag Ceremony at 4:45 p.m., and entertainment will be provided at 5 p.m. Tickets are $9 and may be obtained from Holiday Island Rotary members and the Holiday Island branch of Cornerstone Bank.
May 31: 2016 Carroll County Library Olympics
Sign-ups for summer reading start at all libraries in Carroll County on Tuesday, May 31. Programs are offered for readers of all ages. The program begins Monday, June 6.
May 31: Summer Youth Program
The Berryville Community Center will run its Summer Youth Program from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday from May 31 to Aug. 12. Participants will enjoy games, crafts, swimming, sports, gardening, reading, skating and many other activities. A deposit of $65 per child is
due at the time of registration. For more information call 870-423-3139 or visit BCC’s Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/sypatthebcc/.
June 4: Carroll County River Cleanup
The Kings River Watershed Partnership will hold its Carroll County River Cleanup at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 4. Volunteers should meet at the Grandview Bridge. For more information go to kingsriverwatershed.org or call 870-654-4134.
June 8: Driver Safety Program
The Cornerstone Bank of Eureka Springs is sponsoring an AARP Driver Safety program at 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, at 152 E. Van Buren. All materials are included in the class fee of $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. To register contact Linda at the bank at 479253-2265.
June 18: Holiday Island Community Church
The Holiday Island Community Church will hold an open house from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at 188 State Line Drive. Visitors will be able to meet the church’s new pastor, Jeff Timm, and his wife, Karen. There will be free hot dogs and drinks.
June 24, 25 and 26: Special Vocations Weekend
The Brothers and Sisters of Charity will host a vocation weekend for those interested in life at the monastery as a celibate brother or sister or a single person who remains open to marriage from Friday, June 24, to Sunday, June 26, at 350 County Road 248 in Berryville. The weekend will begin at 5:15 p.m. Friday, June 24, with silent adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and a light supper. For more information call Viola Talbot at 479-981-0027 or email her at violatalbot40@gmail.com.
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ES students show skills at competition
By Samantha Jones
Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Eureka Springs High School students won big at the SkillsUSA state competition on April 12. Several students placed in the competition. Freshman Cole Rains won first place in masonry. Senior Jacob Holloway won first place in carpentry. Sophomore Tyler Crawford took third place in plumbing. Freshman David Birchfield took third place in masonry. Junior Kyle Rains placed fifth in masonry, senior Jon Frasher finished 15th in carpentry and Koltin Massey and Dyllan Miley worked as a team to finish eighth in digital cinema production. Cole Rains recalled arriving at the competition, saying he felt nervous at first. “It was kind of intimidating by the size of it. We went down and toured the area, and I kind of got a feeling about what we were Photo by Samantha Jones Skills teacher Jason Hill led his students to victory at the Skills USA state competigoing to do,” Rains said. tion last month. Pictured from left to right are sophomore Tyler Crawford, freshman Holloway agreed. “It was kind of overwhelming, especially Cole Rains, freshman David Birchfield and senior Jacob Holloway. it being my first year,” Holloway said. “But after being there and figuring out where ev- petition, noting that some students have job many companies came to the state compeoffers after competing. erything was, I got comfortable.” tition. “They have a lot of companies there,” Hill He continued, “It was a great experience.” “I didn’t know there were that many Skills teacher Jason Hill pointed out how said. “Some of the judges are from some of things to do,” Crawford said. the competition helps students interested in these companies. I know there are guys in Birchfield recalled walking around the technical trades realize how many trades the past who have been offered jobs.” building before competing, saying he felt Crawford said he was surprised at how surprised, too. exist. He said employers set up at the com“I got to see all the areas people competed in, and it showed me a wide variety and what people actually went there for,” BirchThe city of Eureka Springs will partner creative collisions in emerging entreprefield said. with Startup Junkie Consulting and Inno- neurial ecosystems. The competition, Hill noted, shines a light vate Arkansas to host the G60 Pitch Contest Contestants will be eligible to win one of on a recent state initiative encouraging stuat 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 24 at The Audito- two $1,000 cash prizes. The event is open dents interested in trades to get vocational rium. to anyone, and registration and attendance training. Hill said many people are realizing The event will allow entrepreneurs to is free. The deadline to register is at 11 a.m. that four-year universities aren’t for every pitch their idea in 60 seconds or less. It was Monday, May 23. student. The push for more vocational traincreated to promote startups, improve conFor more information, visit www.euing, Hill explained, is becoming a need. testants’ communication skills and increase rekasprings.org/g60. “A lot of construction trade employees are getting to retirement age, and there’s not enough employees coming out of trade schools to fill those positions,” Hill said. “They’re trying to get away from telling evThe Eureka Springs Historical Muse- ka Springs Historic District Commiseryone you have to go to college and steer um will host the Ozark Cultural Revival sion will present its 2016 Stewardship them toward going to a trade school to fill Celebration at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May Awards. The Eureka Springs Preservathe voids.” 26. The event is part of the Arkansas tion Society will present Awards for ExHill remembered being in the Skills proHeritage Month. cellence in 2015 preservation projects. gram when he was in high school, explainGordon Norrell, a banjo player, will The event is free. For more informaing how it helped him figure out what to do perform at the event, and the Eure- tion, call Glenna Booth at 479-253-9703.
Pitch contest to be held May 24
ESHM to host Ozark Cultural Revival Celebration
with his life. “It definitely gives you an open mind of what’s out there. We’re talking 131 trade areas, everything from health sciences to culinary arts to photography,” Hill said. He credited the students for their success. The students who competed, Hill said, worked hard to prepare for the competition. “They spent countless hours up here after school practicing,” he said. “A lot of what I tell them is if they want to get better at something they have to come in and practice.” Rains, Holloway, Crawford and Birchfield are all eligible to compete at the national competition in Louisville, Ky. this summer. Hill said the Skills program is hosting a ragball softball tournament to raise money for the trip. The program needs to raise around $4,000, Hill noted, to send the students to the competition. He recalled having the same fundraiser last year, saying it was successful. “We did pretty well with it. We’re hoping to add more teams this year,” Hill said. “We thought it would be a good way to raise money and have fun with it.” Going to the national competition, Hill said, would be invaluable to the students. He explained how diverse the competition will be, saying the students will meet people from all over the country. “You’re looking at 6,000 contestants from all over, from Hawaii, Alaska, the Virgin Islands and Guam,” Hill said. Rains said he hopes he can go to the national competition. “It would mean a lot, because it would provide us with an opportunity to see what will happen,” Rains said. Crawford agreed. “I think it would be a good opportunity to learn new things and get more hands-on experience,” Crawford said. The softball tournament is scheduled for Saturday, June 4, at the A.L. Carter Fields in Berryville. Hill said up to 12 teams of nine people can compete. It will cost $150 per team, and the top two teams will receive trophies. Entry fees are due by Wednesday, June 1. For more information or to make a donation, contact Jason Hill at 479-244-5562, Tilenna Hill at 870-654-4396 or Lynn Rains at 479253-3858.
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Artists to open their homes for White Street Walk By Samantha Jones
Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
More than 40 artists from the Eureka Springs area will showcase their art during White Street Walk on Friday, May 20. Scheduled from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., the event offers visitors and locals a chance to step into the studios of local artists who live on White Street. Refreshments will be served at the event, and art will be available for purchase. Artists Zeek Taylor and Eleanor Lux remembered when the event started 26 years ago. Taylor recalled meeting with Lux and fellow artist Mary Springer, saying the event came together soon after that. “One of Eleanor’s dreams was to have a studio open on White Street. That was something we wanted to do, and we wanted to do it in May during the arts festival,” Taylor said. During the first White Street Walk, Taylor said, he feared no one would show up. Back then, he said the walk was scheduled for only two hours. Taylor described looking out his window around 7 p.m., hoping people would turn the corner to check out the art studios. “Suddenly, masses of people showed up,” Taylor said. “It’s continued to grow every year. We’ve extended our two hours to a six-hour event.” At that first event, Taylor noted, a few of the artists on White Street opened their homes up. He said that has changed over the years; today, he said, almost every home on White Street has its door open during the event. “Everybody on the street does it now,” Lux said. She explained that many White Street residents invite their friends who are artists to display work during the event, saying the walk highlights the community aspect of the neighborhood. “White Street is a great neighborhood,” Lux said. “It is a great neighborhood,” Taylor
agreed. “A lot of us have been here for years and years. There’s a great sense of neighborhood.” What makes White Street so special, Lux added, is the design of the street itself. “White Street is the longest straight street in Eureka. It’s almost level, which makes it easy for people to walk. It was a coincidence it worked so well here,” Lux said. Both Lux and Taylor are from Memphis. That shared experience, Taylor said, had an impact on the way White Street Walk is run. “In Memphis, you don’t invite anybody into your home without offering them something to eat and drink,” Taylor said. That hospitality, he continued, makes an already personable event even more welcoming. “One thing I think is attractive to people is they get to meet the artist in their homes. Rather than just going to a gallery and seeing the artwork, they get to see the person who created it,” Taylor said. This year, Taylor said a flash mob will perform at the event. Lux added that local children’s band mömandpöp will be performing on their porch at 15 White St. “I’m really tickled. They’re going to have a little store,” Lux said. Mömandpöp’s Virginia Ralph and Bobby Matthews reported feeling just as excited about the event. Ralph said their home will be the place where children can go during the walk. “We want to make it kind of the kid hub of White Street Walk. Whereas in other artists’ homes you can get beer and wine, here you can get juice boxes and water,” Ralph said. Matthews noted how exciting the walk is. “It’s just an amazing event — art all day, beer and wine, juice boxes and crackers,” Matthews said. For more information on the event, contact Taylor at zeek.taylor@cox.net.
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Visitors lined White Street last year to check out the artists of Eureka Springs.
A little entertainment
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Eureka Springs Elementary School students sang to the Eureka Springs Rotary Club at Forest Hill Restaurant on Thursday, May 12.
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Northwest Arkansas Council CEO visits ES High School Mike Malone, president and CEO of the Northwest Arkansas Council, visited Eureka Springs High School on Tuesday as the featured lecturer for the spring semester. Malone was welcomed by the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce, Partners in Education and the high school’s hospitality program. Partners in education brings industry leaders to the high school to collaborate on hospitality education, host an annual career fair and provide two scholarships to graduating seniors. Jack Moyer, co-facilitator of the program, said it’s important to share the foundation of the community with young people. “Today, the students learned from Mr. Malone that Northwest Arkansas was vot-
Missing toddler found safe along Kings River By Scott Loftis
CarrollCountyNews@cox-internet.com
A Carroll County toddler was returned safely to his family Thursday afternoon after being missing for approximately two hours. Carroll County Sheriff Randy Mayfield said the 2-year-old boy apparently wandered out of his yard near Carroll County Road 306 west of Berryville, along with two dogs. Mayfield said a floater on the Kings River spotted the boy and the dogs along the bank of the river, picked him up and took him to a nearby business. Multiple agencies participated in the search effort, including the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, the county SORT team, the Mennonite Disaster Service, the Arkansas Forestry Commission and the Arkansas State Police. Bloodhounds were also used in the search effort. “I’m just glad the little boy was found safe,” Mayfield said.
ed the third-best place to live in the country, has the lowest level of unemployment ever recorded, has 32 people net per day relocating to the region and has endless opportunity not only in hospitality but also in the areas of IT and healthcare,” Moyer said. Malone praised the hospitality program and challenged all the students in the room to continue to improve the image of the region, as well as further their education to enjoy a prosperous career in Northwest Arkansas. The Northwest Arkansas Council is a private, nonprofit organization committed to sustaining and improving Northwest Arkansas. The organization serves as a catalyst and collaborator for finding solutions to the opportunities and challenges facing the region.
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Mike Malone, third from the left, spoke with Eureka Springs High School students on Tuesday.
Highlander athletes honored at banquet By Ty Loftis
CCNSports@cox-internet.com
After a season of hard work, it was time for Highlander athletes to get rewarded at the Eureka Springs Athletic Banquet on Tuesday night. Golf: The outstanding driver award went to David Birchfield. Kolton Massie was the most improved player. Cassie Ray had the best short game. Mathew McClung was the team’s clutch performer. The most outstanding player was Molly Montez. Cross country: The most improved girl was Rachel Adams. For the boys, it was Tyler Thomas. The hardest working award went to Justice Bogue for the girls and Jeremiah Cline for the boys. The support award went to Sara Bloch for the girls and Mathew McClung for the boys. Naomi Floyd won the leadership award for the girls and Wyatt Pavelsek won it for the boys. The most outstanding runners were Dalton Arnold and Gabi Bloch. Volleyball: The most improved player was Ashlynn Lockhart. The best defensive player was Britney Halper.
Corinna Green won Ms. Volleyball. Girls Basketball: The hustle award went to Brenna Malone. The most improved player went to Faith Martin. The rebounding award went to Aurora Fields. The assists award went to Corrina Green. The MVP went to Azziah Brothers. Boys Basketball: The hustle award went to J.M. Gregg. Oscar Mendez was the best defender. The sharpshooter award went to Dalton Kesner. The rebounding award went to Mathew McClung. The MVP went to Reggie Sanchez. Soccer: The girls most improved player was Rachel Adams. For the boys, it was Kayden Eckman. Becky Wright won the never give up award for the girls and Wyatt Pavelsek won it for the boys. Alison Follmer won the most spirited award for the girls and Cole Fox won it for the boys. The most outstanding award for the girls was Naomi Floyd and for the boys, it was Oscar Mendez. Baseball: The most improved player was Brandon Ray. The hustle award went to Dalton Arnold. The coach award
went to Franklin Samuelson. Michael Deleon was the MVP. Softball: Annissa Cline was the dugout diva. Kiera Lear was the rookie of the year. Makinzie Pipkins was the offensive player of the year. Hayley Milawski was the defensive player of the year. Track: Justice Bogue was the best sprinter for the girls and Dalton Kesner won the award for the boys. Nicole Morrison won the leadership award for the girls and Dalton Arnold won it for the boys. Rachel Adams was the most improved girls runner and Reggie Sanchez was the most improved runner for the boys. Heidi Kirk won the dedication award for the girls and Mathew McClung won it for the boys. Gabi Bloch was the girls MVP and Wyatt Pavelsek was the boys MVP. Grayson Ertel and Garrett Cross each won Junior Highlander awards. Corrina Green and Dalton Kesner each won Senior Highlander awards. Dallas Galyen and Reggie Sanchez each received $1,000 scholarships from the Eureka Springs athletic booster club.
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Photo by David Bell
Improvements at the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office shooting range were on display Thursday on the grounds of CCSO. Standing under the new range pavilion were, from left: Lt. John Contreras, Maj. George Frye, District 98 Rep. Ron McNair, Sheriff Randy Mayfield and District 97 Rep. Bob Ballinger.
CCSO unveils new firing range By Kelby Newcomb
CCNNews@cox-internet.com
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) unveiled its new firing range at a press conference on Thursday, May 12. Sheriff Randy Mayfield said CCSO paid for the new range using a $4,525 grant from the Northwest Arkansas Development District. Mayfield said state Sen. Bryan King informed CCSO that the grant money was available if the department needed it. After Chief Deputy Maj. George Frye suggested that CCSO update the range, Mayfield applied for the grant to fund the project. Mayfield noted that state Reps. Bob Ballinger and Ron McNair recommended the application go through, saying their support was an important step in the application process. “We are so very grateful for Sen. King and our representatives for blessing this project,” Mayfield said. “When everybody looks at how to help a neighbor, I feel this project is a good example of that.” At the press conference, Ballinger explained that the grant money had come from excess revenue from taxpayer dollars. “The money that wasn’t deemed to be a necessity for the state was redistributed to the districts,” he said. Ballinger said each district received about $75,000 to fund different projects using the grant money. The grants, McNair said, have been used well. “Everything I have seen funded has been
things that were needed, whether it be facilities or something else that a community needs,” he said. Mayfield agreed, thanking the representatives again for their help on the project. “I admit I’m a little biased toward this project, but it has upgraded our quality of life as far as firearms go,” he said. “And that’s a big part of life for us.” Mayfield said the new firing range will be available for other agencies to use, including probation and parole officers, but will be closed to the public. “If a group wants to come shoot, we could arrange it, but we’re not going to have the public coming in here, parking and firing. That’s just not going to happen,” he said. Frye said CCSO didn’t need to use custom items to build the fire range. “There was a method to the madness when building this,” he said. “Everything here came off the shelf for simplicity and because it’s a good use of the taxpayers’ money that way. Getting custom items for a project like this would cost thousands.” Frye said the range will have multiple uses, saying CCSO employees can use the tables at the facility for picnics and lunch. He said he is thankful for the timing of the project, explaining that it was completed in time for the annual range qualification in April. “It got done just in time, so we were able to get our qualification and start putting the range to use,” Frye said.
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Firefighter James Cowan has completed studies in a paramedic program.
Cowan graduates from paramedic class Eureka Springs Fire & EMS announced Monday that firefighter James Cowan has completed his course of study in the Northwest Arkansas Community College paramedic program. Cowan, who has worked with the fire department since May 2012, graduated
Last year’s Party in the Park was a hit.
second in his class last week. Cowan’s educational journey has taken two years. As part of the program, he obtained an associate’s degree in applied science. He will be testing for his Arkansas paramedic license in the next few weeks.
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Party in the Park slated for May 28 The Holiday island Rotary will host the fifth annual Party in the Park from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at Veterans Memorial Park in Holiday Island. Pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, cole slaw and a drink will be served, with entertainment beginning at 5 p.m. A Veterans Flag Ceremony will take place at 4:45 p.m. Tickets will cost $9 per person.
Net proceeds will support the Rotary Club’s community activities, including giving college scholarships to Eureka Springs High School seniors, dictionaries to third-grade students in area schools and grants to other local organizations. You can obtain tickets from Rotary Club members and at Cornerstone Bank in Holiday Island.
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• Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Mudhound Watson Duo, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. MONDAY, MAY 23 • Chelsea’s: SprUngbilly, 9:00 p.m. • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: Happy Hour, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Pool Tournament, 8 p.m. TUESDAY, MAY 24 • Brews, 479-244-0878: Trivia, 7 p.m. • Cathouse, 479-363-9976: Los Roscoes, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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Pet of the Week “Adele” (No. 242) is a beautiful, medium-size 17-month-old fawn colored Plott Hound/boxer mix who was rescued. She’s a good girl who gets along great with other dogs and kids, and she has a sweet personality. She walks well with a harness and would very much appreciate having a home. She has all her shots and is spayed and can be adopted at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs. The shelter is open from noon to 5 p.m. every day except for Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call 479-253-9188.
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Student of the Month
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Jacob Hager, right, is the Eureka Springs Rotary Club’s student of the month for April. Hager will graduate from Eureka Springs High School on Friday, May 20, as valedictorian with a 4.1 grade-point-average. The son of David and Ruth Hager, he plans to attend the University of Arkansas Honors College in the fall to study computer science. Hager is pictured with Rotarian Joanie Kratzer.
Transition
Transition James Oscar Nuebel, a resident of Oak Grove, Ark. was born Feb. 26, 1938, in Fort Madison, Iowa, a son of Joseph Bernard and Gladys Virginia (Davis) Nuebel. He departed this life Saturday, May 7, 2016 in Oak Grove at the age of 78 years. On Nov. 1, 1991 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Christine Whitehead who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Bernard and Gladys Virginia (Davis) Nuebel, and seven brothers and sisters. He is survived by his two children; son, Robert Nuebel of Fort Madison, Iowa; daughter, Susan Redmond of Fruita, Colo. He is also survived by brother, Joseph Nuebel of Burlington, Iowa; sister, Barbara Clark and husband, Jerry of Browning, Mo.; brother, David Nueb-
James Oscar Nuebel
Feb. 26, 1938 – May 7, 2016 el and wife, Nancy of Burlington, Iowa; brother, John Nuebel and wife, Sharon of Nauvoo, Ill.; brother, Virgil (Butch) Nuebel and wife, Connie of Fort Madison, Iowa; five grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, many nieces, nephews, several other relatives, friends, and loved ones. Memorial-Graveside services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 14, at the Blue Eye Cemetery, Blue Eye, Missouri, with Terry Lynch officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral. com.
Peeping out
James Woodleigh Short, Sr.
James Woodleigh Short, Sr., a resident of Eureka Springs, was born Sept. 8, 1919, in Fort Worth, Texas, a son of Samuel Belton and Pearl (Woodleigh) Short. He departed this life Saturday, May 7, 2016, in Eureka Springs, at the age of 96 years. On May 5, 1943, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Angelina Miller who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Belton and Pearl (Woodleigh) Short and one brother, Samuel Belton Short, Jr. James was a War World II Navy veteran and a member of the American Legion. He is survived by daughter, Jamie Short-Collier and husband, Lane of Broken Arrow, Okla.; son, Leigh Short of Eureka Springs; grandson, Marc Moyer and wife, Ashley of Springfield, Mo.; granddaughter, Lynn Sheffield and husband,
Sept. 8, 1919 – May 7, 2016
Todd of Mass.; granddaughter, Lesley Collier, currently stationed in Qatar; and a host of other family, friends, and loved ones. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Friday, May 13, at the Eureka Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
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This baby chick was one of 12 to break out of its shell last week in Nicole Winters’ preschool class at Eureka Springs Elementary School. A representative from the University of Arkansas brought incubated eggs to the Eureka Springs students on Tuesday, May 10. Winters said the eggs started hatching on Thursday, May 12. By Friday morning, she said all the eggs had hatched.
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‘Loretta Library Day’ celebrates Crenshaw Loretta Crenshaw celebrated five years of work on Wednesday, May 11. Crenshaw, the director of the Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library, recently completed coursework for a master’s degree in library science. She was honored for this achievement at a reception on Wednesday, which was dubbed “Loretta Library Day.” Crenshaw discussed the coursework, saying it took her five years to complete degree. “I took it slowly, one class per semester,” she said. “It was five long years, but it’s done! I’m excited. I feel like I’m on vacation now.” She described the classes she took, including a course on children’s literature and one on marketing. “Marketing was good. I got to look at the demographics in the area and figure out how to plan appropriate programming,” Crenshaw said. One of the best courses she took, Crenshaw noted, helped her learn how to access government documents. She said that course will allow her to help others in the library. “I think that will be very helpful for reference questions,” she said. “I’d like to offer a tutorial for some people on how to access certain documents.” She continued, “Any research I did has been helpful, and I hope to pass it on to the other staff.” Crenshaw recalled when she was hired as
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Loretta Crenshaw was honored on Wednesday, May 11, for completing coursework for a master’s degree in library science.
the library director in January 2011, saying she already had a master’s degree in industrial organization psychology. “I joked that it came in handy working in a library,” she said. She said she wanted to pursue a master’s degree in library science to help her do her job better. She earned the degree from Florida State University completely online, describing how the state of Arkansas helped pay for her studies. “Because the major isn’t offered in the state, I could go to several surrounding states and pay in-state tuition,” Crenshaw said. To receive that benefit, Crenshaw said
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she had to be sponsored by a library system in Arkansas. She also had to agree to stay in the state for at least a year. “I have no plans of going anywhere,” she said. Now that the degree is finished, Crenshaw said she feels relieved. “It took a lot of my time. I’m looking forward to having more free time,” she said. Crenshaw encouraged anyone who needs help with research to come to the library, saying that’s what the library is there for. “We’re here, and if there’s anything you want to know or want help with, we’re happy to help,” she said.
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