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VOLUME 17 NUMBER 5
May 26, 2016
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n Council discusses sale of fire station
n Gym floor having moisture problems
n Community center foundation nears goal
City to draft ordinances putting station for bid
ES school board agrees to spend $18,000 for repair
Murphy says foundation has raised over $155,000
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ES seniors earn more than $1 million in scholarships By Samantha Jones
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On Friday afternoon, Eureka Springs High School seniors paraded through the halls of the elementary and middle schools in their caps and gowns. The seniors smiled and laughed, taking in what it meant to be graduating after years of hard work. This is a new tradition for the high school. Senior class co-sponsor Amy Rogers explained at the awards ceremony earlier in the day that counselor Rachal Hyatt helped set up the event. “The seniors are going to … show those students this is what it’s about,” Rogers said. “This is what you’re working for.” Hyatt spoke at the ceremony as well, noting that this year’s senior class earned more than $1,321,000 in scholarships. Hyatt said this is a record. “In fact, I think it doubles what we had last year,” Hyatt said. “That’s incredible.” The scholarships were given out at the ceremony, beginning with the Eureka Springs Booster Club Scholarship, awarded to Reggie Sanchez and Dallas Galyen. Jacob Holloway received the Carroll Electric Cooperative scholarship, and Oscar Mendez and Hanna Kelly were given Masonic Lodge scholarships. Mathew McClung was named the recipient of the Cornerstone Bank scholarship, Clara Rorick received the AETN scholarship and Hallie White and Hipolito Martinez were given the Hyatt Scholarship. Justice Bogue received the Board of Realtor scholarship, with Galyen receiving the Mercy Auxiliary scholarship. Several students received Holiday Island Rotary Club scholarships. These students are Sanchez, Callista Dendler, Corrina Campbell-Green and Jalyn Stokes-Crite. McClung and Dalton Kesner were given the Colton Carr Memorial Scholarship, and Cassandra Ray received the Elk’s Lodge scholarship. Michael DeLeon was named the recipient of the Kerusso Larry Wicker
Scholarship and Ray was given a scholarship from the Eureka Springs Rotary Club. The club also awarded a scholarship to Campbell-Green, who was named the club’s Student of the Year. Naomi Floyd received a scholarship from Daughters of the American Revolution, with Sarah Andress receiving the Worley Scholarship. Dendler was named the recipient of the Concar Art Scholarship, and Jacob Hager received a scholarship from the Eureka Springs Eye Care Clinic. Scholarships from the Chamber of Commerce Partners in Education went to McClung and Sanchez. Several college-based scholarships were handed out, beginning with the University of Arkansas. Kelly received the $2,000 Freshman Success Scholarship, and Dendler was given the $1,000 Freshman Academic Scholarship and another $2,000 scholarship from the university. Wyatt Pavelsek and Campbell-Green received scholarships from Hendrix University. Both were awarded the Arkansas Advantage Scholarship, the Academic Scholarship, the Visit Award and the Odyssey Distinction Award. Pavelsek also received a scholarship for theatre and dance from the university. Campbell-Green was named the recipient of the Presidential Gold Scholarship from North Arkansas College. The scholarship is awarded based on a student’s ACT composite score. Other college-based scholarships given at the ceremony were: a $12,500 scholarship from Ouachita Baptist University for Stokes-Crite; a full scholarship to the University of Arkansas at Monticello for Jacob Holloway; $35,000 from Ouachita Baptist University, $40,000 from Kings College in New York City and $16,000 from Arkansas Tech University for Kelly; $40,000 from the Kansas City Art Institute and $40,000 from the University of Tulsa for Dendler; $36,000 from Arkansas Tech University for Rorick; $40,000 from Williams Baptist College See Seniors, page 25
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Council to consider selling White Street Fire Station By Samantha Jones
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White Street Fire Station could be up for sale soon. On Monday night, the Eureka Springs City Council voted to draft an ordinance allowing the sale of the property. The council also voted to draft another ordinance rectifying encroachments between the station and nearby property. The fire station is not staffed. Dick Titus, who owns property near the fire station and is interested in purchasing it, explained that he has a lease on property that encroaches on the fire station. A couple other property owners, he said, have similar leases. “It didn’t straddle the property like a normal street,” Titus said. “It’s like someone had requested that be an alley to get behind these houses.” Titus asked Mayor Butch Berry if the council could deed the property to him, considering how the properties line up. Alderwoman Mickey Schneider noted that the confusion surrounding the property makes it difficult to sell the fire station, saying she wants to find a way to sell it. Alderman Terry McClung agreed but said it will be difficult to legally sell the property without taking into account the
property surrounding it. City attorney Tim Weaver noted that the city could draft an ordinance trading parts of the property that encroach on the fire station, allowing someone to purchase the station. “It would take an ordinance, but we could potentially trade the two slivers,” Weaver said. The council agreed to do so and moved on to discuss parking on Washington Street. Alderman David Mitchell explained that Washington Street used to be a no-parking zone, saying someone painted over the red curb without city permission. Since then, Mitchell said people have been parking on the street even though it’s more narrow than White Street. “I think an ordinance is needed to make a change,” Mitchell said. The council voted to draw up an ordinance on the matter establishing the area as a no-parking zone. Berry updated the council on city spending. Since declaring a spending freeze in April, Berry said, the city has already saved almost half of the money spent compared to past months. “You can see we’ve cut our cash flow down almost half,” Berry said. “I have to give our department heads a pat on the back for doing this.”
He continued, “The spending freeze is working, and the cash flow will catch up with us. We’ve just been doing this for so long that we just hit the drastic point.” Planning commission chair Steve Beacham spoke about ghost tours and tour homes, explaining that there has been an issue with mobile ghost tours in residential neighborhoods. He said residents in local neighborhoods have complained about ghost tours that take place at night. “Part of this is it’s such a big issue because it’s at night,” Beacham said. “It wouldn’t have been such a big issue if it were daytime hours.” Beacham noted that people who go on ghost tours step off the bus on city streets, upsetting nearby residents. “The neighbors want no one to get off the bus, and they’d also like for the tour company to have to abide by the Eureka Springs sightseeing tour license,” Beacham said. The ghost tour owners, he continued, have argued that stepping off the bus is what makes the tour so special. He said the owners of the tour initially upset residents by going into a residential home and shining flashlights in windows at night. “That’s where everybody got upset, and now the tour company is kind of backing off that but there doesn’t seem to be any sat-
isfying the neighborhood,” Beacham said. Alderwoman Joyce Zeller said she fears putting limits on who can walk on city streets at what times. Making a ruling on this, she said, could hurt the parks department as the trails system develops. “Is this going to apply to people walking at night?” Zeller said. “I can see a big hassle coming up with the trail people … if we’re going to try to regulate who can walk where at what time.” She continued, “This sounds to me like something that’s eventually going to settle down if these two people mull it over. I don’t know if we want to get involved.” Mitchell agreed. “So we’re just going to let the tour operator and the public negotiate this out?” he said. “At this time, there’s no need for council to take action.” The council moved on, voting to table an ordinance reclaiming jurisdiction over a portion of Hickory Street and to appoint Susan Tharp to the cemetery committee. The council also set a meeting date for a workshop on the development of an improvement district, agreeing to meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 8. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, June 13 at City Hall.
Planning commission recommends council deny CUP request By Samantha Jones
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The Eureka Springs Planning Commission has handed down its final decision on the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) request at 23 Elk St. On Tuesday night, the commission voted to recommend that the Eureka Springs City Council deny Kathy Martone and Gary Toub’s CUP request for a one-unit bed and breakfast at 23 Elk St. Chairman Steve Beacham explained that the commission couldn’t approve or deny the request because commissioners already voted against it on April 12. Martone and Toub appealed the commission’s April 12 decision to city council on May 9, where the council voted to
send it back to the planning commission. Because the decision was being appealed, Beacham said Tuesday that the commission had to vote on a recommendation for council. “It means it goes back from this table to city council,” Beacham said. “They’ll overrule or they’ll agree with our finding.” As part of the appeal, he said Martone and Toub were required to present new information on the request. Martone and Toub did so, and Toub pointed out what happened at the commission’s April 12 meeting. “Many of our neighbors were inundated with false information,” Toub said. “Three people who own property on Elk Street and wrote letters of opposition don’t even
live on the street.” He addressed several concerns people have expressed about the request, saying there is plenty of off-street parking and the property will be used as a one-unit bed and breakfast. Martone noted that many people have suggested granting the CUP request will cause Eureka Springs to become saturated with various lodging facilities. “It is well known that Northwest Arkansas is rapidly expanding, and with it comes an increase in visitors,” Martone said. “Otherwise, why would you, our planning commission, have approved the construction of a new hotel this past November?” She added that many of her neighbors
who initially wrote letters opposing the request have recanted that position. “Of the people who actually live on our street, all but one now support us,” Martone said. Commissioners discussed the new information and discovered that around 23 percent of neighbors within 200 feet of 23 Elk St. now oppose the request, far less than the percentage presented on April 12. Still, Beacham said more support from neighbors doesn’t mean the 200-foot rule goes away. The 200-foot rule, he explained, states that the commission can’t grant a CUP to a B&B within 200 feet of a same or similar business. Beacham said the word “similar” See Planning, page 20
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A wet floor sign is not going to be enough to solve the moisture problem Eureka Springs’ gym floor is having. The Eureka Springs school board voted to accept an $18,000 bid from Gym Masters Basketball Courts to strip, sand down and air out the high school gym floor at its May 23 meeting. Superintendent Bryan Pruitt explained that moisture was getting into the gym floor, causing it to ripple on the east and west ends of the building. He said he brought in Gym Masters to look at the problem. The company recommended stripping, sanding down and airing out the floor before repainting it, sealing it and fixing it back. Pruitt said Gym Masters gave an initial estimate of $22,000 for the project but came back with an $18,000 offer provided work could begin on May 24. “I think that’s a pretty good deal for us to get that taken care of,” Pruitt said. “We don’t want the floor to buckle and sepa-
rate.” Board member Gayla Wolfinbarger asked if there was anything the school could do to the floor to prevent the moisture problem. “It seems to me we should look into the problem first before repairing the floor,” she said. Pruitt said Gym Masters believed the basement-like atmosphere of the gym caused the extra moisture. The company recommended dehumidifiers be set up on either side of the court, he said, to pull moisture out as needed. “We’re going to look into that,” Pruitt said. Board president Chris McClung asked if the issue was caused by an engineering design flaw, noting that the building is only four years old. “Yeah. It’s definitely something that should have lasted at least 10 years,” Pruitt said. He said that the warranty on Gym Masters’ initial construction ended after one
year. Pruitt added that the school is looking into changing the design on the gym floor when the time comes to repaint it. The board also approved a 10-cent increase in the price of meals for the 2016-17 school year, bringing the cost of lunch from $1.90 to $2. The increase, Pruitt said, is the result of a recommendation by the Paid Lunch Equity (PLE) calculations. He said the state’s nutrition program requires schools to charge a certain amount for their meals to ensure there is enough funding for nonprofit school food services, such as free or reduced price meals for students. The board approved classified, summer school and Saturday school salary schedules. Pruitt said that the summer school salary has changed from $100 per day to $25 per hour because the school is switching from four-hour half days to six-hour full days for its summer school program. The program will be only two weeks instead of four
weeks this year, he said. The board voted to approve the contract extension of PCMI Staffing Services, known as Willsub, for the 2016-17 school year. The program provides Eureka Springs schools with substitute teachers, Pruitt explained. Board member Candace Spaulding asked if the school had received any other offers. Pam McGarrah, school board treasurer, said that the only other program in the state is Sub Teach USA. That program charges 10 percent more, she said. Pruitt updated the board on the proposed lease of the old high school toward the end of the meeting. He said he had spoken to a bonds attorney and the school currently owes $88,000 in bonded debt on the old high school. If the school signs the lease, Pruitt said, the building cannot be sold for four years. The school’s bonded debt will total about $90,000 after those four years, he said. “If we do sell it in four years, that bond is See Floor, page 23
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Community center foundation closer to fundraising goal By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation has raised more than half of its $200,000 goal. Foundation chair Diane Murphy reported Friday that the foundation has raised $155,000 in pledges and donations. “We are super excited about that,” Mur-
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phy said. “So now we are officially in the downhill stretch here.” She credited Cornerstone Bank’s recent $50,000 donation for helping the foundation raise so much of the money. The bank recently donated the funds through matching grants, starting with a $5,000 donation to go toward the trail hub project. The bank also introduced a $5,000 matching grant to help construct a permanent home for the Eureka Springs Farmers Market. To match that grant, Murphy said the foundation has been working to raise money at the farmers market every Tuesday and Thursday. She said the foundation welcomes people to stop by, especially if they have questions about the project. “You can drop off cash or show up and ask questions,” Murphy said, adding that the farmers market is actively participating in the project. Murphy continued, describing many upcoming fundraisers and events being hosted by the foundation. She said the
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foundation is planning an alumni basketball tournament beginning at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at the former Highlander Gym. A press release from the foundation explains that four captains — Chris Crider, Nick Bower, Traci Jardin and Taylor Williams — and former Highlander players will be participating in the tournament. “The teams will all be mixed up, so they’ll be standing and picking teams,” Murphy said. “People will be able to have a mix of people on their teams. I think it should be totally fun.” The press release says it will cost $15 to participate, with each player receiving a shirt. The first game will begin at 2 p.m., the release explains, with a brief presentation on the proposed community center happening before the championship game. Admission will cost $5, and all proceeds will go toward Cornerstone Bank’s $5,000 matching grant for the farmers market. Other upcoming events include a parking lot picnic at Harts Family Center on Friday, June 10, and a meeting about the trail system on Thursday, June 16. Developing a larger trail system, Murphy noted, is becoming a big deal. She said Bill Featherstone, chairman of the Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission, will be bringing in someone from the national parks system to explain how a trail hub works. “We’ll get information from participants on what they want to see so we can incorporate all that together,” Murphy
said. She explained that the proposed community center would act as the trail hub, a place where several trails converge. “That’s the master plan … for things to converge there, plus just being able to use the site itself for walking,” Murphy said. The foundation, she noted, has added two new board members. She said the new members are Blake Lasater, the minister at the Eureka Springs United Methodist Church, and Fatima VanZant. VanZant is the former owner of the Pied Piper, Murphy said, and will bring a lot of creativity to the foundation. “She’s super energetic and creative,” Murphy said. “I’m excited to have both of them on board.” The foundation has about a month until its deadline for fundraising is up, but Murphy said she isn’t too worried about it. “I think we’ve got it. I really do,” she said. “I think between direct reach-outs and events, we’re good.” At the parks commission meeting May 17, Featherstone encouraged those who haven’t donated to the project to do so. He said he checks the list of donors every day. “We’d like to see that grow. It needs to grow,” Featherstone said. For more information on the project, visit www.EurekaSpringsCommunityCenter.org. To donate to the project, visit www.EurekaSpringsCommunityCenter. org/IGave50.
ESPD investigating school employee By Samantha Jones
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The Eureka Springs Police Department has opened an investigation of an employee of the Eureka Springs School District. Superintendent Bryan Pruitt confirmed Tuesday that an investigation is ongoing regarding an employee. He said he couldn’t give more details on the matter because of the investigation. Eureka Springs Police Chief Thomas
Achord confirmed the investigation but said he can’t release any information on it. “We’re looking into it,” Achord said. “We’re actively watching videos and looking at evidence.” When his officers are finished looking over evidence, Achord said the police department will confer with state police and the prosecuting attorney. “A decision will be reached at that time,” Achord said.
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Parks department springing into summer By Samantha Jones
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With summer months approaching, the number of visitors at Eureka Springs parks is increasing. On May 17, parks director Justin Huss reported that the parks department plans to kick off summer on Memorial Day. In the meantime, he said parks staff is working hard to prepare the gardens and parks for summer visitors. “There has been dramatic improvement at our springs,” Huss said. “Our staff is working together and being flexible to accomplish what needs to be done.” He continued, “We expect to have a good showing for Memorial weekend and the Master Gardeners Conference the first weekend of June.” Much of this preparation, he explained, has centered around Lake Leatherwood and city gardens. Huss noted that spring is usually the time to prepare for the upcoming season and fix things that are broken, saying this year is no different. One minor difference, he said, is that the parks department has been trying to catch up on several projects after changes in staff. “However, we continue to gain ground and expect to continue this trend,” Huss said. He credited the volunteers who work with the department for helping several projects come to fruition. Volunteers, Huss said, are the backbone of the system and the only way the parks department can meet its many needs. He pointed out the efforts of two volunteer groups, the trails committee and the Carroll County Ozark Off Road cyclists. “Members are weed-eating the trails, continue to build new trails such as the recently completed beginners trail and are working with parks to install trail and map markers to enhance visitor enjoyment and safety,” Huss said. “I continue to be impressed and grateful for these volunteers.” He added that the Carroll County Extension Office, Carroll County SORT and local fire and police departments help the department immensely. Huss noted a new partnership, saying the department has decided to work with the Carroll County
Master Gardeners on spring park maintenance. The partnership, he said, will also help reclaim the terrace gardens above Harding Spring. “This relationship will provide benefits to parks and Master Gardeners,” Huss said. Local fire and police departments, he continued, are working with the department to create training events at Lake Leatherwood to improve how the department plans processes and responds to events. “These events would bring in groups from outside the area and be of a tremendous use as we work to create an effective action plan for a variety of scenarios at Lake Leatherwood City Park,” Huss said. He presented an update on Lake Leatherwood City Park, saying the department has purchased kayaks, canoes and paddle boards for the park. This new equipment, he said, is already becoming popular. Huss continued, describing how the staff is working to improve the appearance and functionality of the park. “The dock is being power-washed and treated, flowers are going in around the park and staff is filling in to assist with weed-eating and mowing,” Huss said. “The area is becoming more attractive, and we have plans to continue to sharpen our edges and overall appearance.” He pointed out that projects relocating some campsites and stabilizing the exterior of the bathhouse will have a dramatic effect on the appearance of the park. Remodeling the cabins, he said, has been pushed back because of bookings. “We are continuing to look at options that provide us the best look and durability with the extra time,” Huss said. “We will also continue to look into possible sponsorships for remodels.” Some improvements to parks facilities, Huss noted, have been delayed because of vandalism. He said the gazebo in Basin Park was recently graffitied after a new paint job, adding that the work on East Mountain Overlook is being vandalized constantly. “We have had written and chiseled graffiti placed over the improvements,” Huss said. “It is frustrating to staff as they are
doing a complete and thorough repainting.” He continued, “We are hopeful that the installation of a new camera system and signage will help this issue.” Huss presented a financial update, saying the department is well below 2015’s monthly spending for April but over the year-to-date total spent. “This amount will be monitored and managed,” Huss said. Along with new gardener Summer Sherrod, Huss said a new employee has been hired at Lake Leatherwood. He said the employee, Terry Leiker, has helped Sherrod with the spring gardens. “Much of the headway we have made is thanks to his efforts and willingness to assist,” Huss said. Moving forward, Huss said he’s excited about the Fat Tire race. He noted that the department has a new sponsor this year and said it seems to be going well. “I am excited about the event and the long-term benefits of work that will be
completed,” he said. “I expect it to be another successful and large-scale event.” Since he started working for the department, Huss said he’s found there are needs and demands in every direction. He said he needs to have proper technique, preparation and creativity to deal with these challenges. “I am continuing to gain experience with and knowledge about our system,” he said. “Changes to some policies and functions will follow as we work to establish ourselves as a premier park system with modern best practices.” Overall, he said the parks are in good shape. “I am confident in our staff and the work they are doing,” Huss said. He continued, “I believe that we have an opportunity to make dramatic improvements to our function and bottom line with a few well-thought-out improvements and some creative approaches that will preserve, protect and enhance our unique identity.”
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It’s not about bathrooms In response to Marti Suchsland’s letter … my goodness, wouldn’t your grandchildren benefit more from love and acceptance than judgment and hate? I am struck by the photo of an elderly woman holding a sign saying, “It wasn’t about water fountains in the 60s and it’s not about bathrooms now — end the hate.” I would imagine that transgender folks have been using the restrooms that suit their identity for ages now. And why? Because they need to go to the bathroom, wash their hands and leave like everyone else. This has become an issue because of hatred and ignorance, which is much more damaging to any child’s upbringing. The outlandish bathroom scenarios you refer to have absolutely nothing to do with gender identity. It has to do with criminal and hateful tendencies, which could be anyone. I can only hope people like you will realize someday that your ignorance has blinded you to the love that exists in this world when we can accept people for who they truly are. — Lucie Forbes
Logic trumps fear
In response to Marti Suchsland and others who take exception to having people use public restrooms that correspond to the gender to which they identify, how about trying some logic rather than fear? First off, transgender individuals have been using the restroom of their choice for eons. The latest hubbub in this regard is creating a problem where there was none. Secondly, those who would harm children are pedophiles, not transgender people. The largest percentage of pedophiles resembles your father or my
brother — ergo, indistinguishable from your everyday male. Pedophiles have been using the men’s public restrooms at the same time as little boys for eons as well. Thirdly, that a pedophile might dress up like a woman to prey on children in a lady’s bathroom is remote and in my research I have yet to find such a case. Most pedophiles are adult males who look like adult males who prey on little boys. Finally, transgender people simply need to use the restroom like you or me — nothing else. NOTE: any violence or murder (as spelled out graphically in Marti’s letter) attempted on a transgender individual while I am in the same public restroom will have to be inflicted on my little old lady self first. — Julie Freeman
Bathroom threats
In response to bathroom threats, I thought we put this bathroom issue to bed a year ago. Remember when those folks had giant billboards claiming the children wouldn’t be safe if we passed ordinance 2223? The serial rapist in town even warned us of the horrors that would befall the poor children in public restrooms. Of course the majority of citizens voted for ordinance 22232 anyway. Why? Because they knew that the rhetoric was at best utter ignorance and at worst outright lies meant to put innocent people in harm’s way. Statistically zero transgender people have attacked others in public restrooms in America. If you “google” the words: transgender, attacked and bathroom you will find enough reading material to keep you busy for a month of Sundays. However, transgender people or those perceived to be transgender are always the victims, not the other way around. These instances of harassment and/or
violence are on the rise because of unnecessary and controversial “bathroom bills.” State legislators are inciting violence by passing these laws. They are creating an issue where one did not exist and making non-gender-conforming people targets of even more violence and harassment than they already endure on a regular basis. These laws aren’t truly about bathrooms or protecting anyone. Transgender people have been using the bathrooms with all of us for a long time. You probably didn’t notice them because they didn’t want to be noticed. They just wanted to quietly empty their bladders and hopefully wash their hands. This is about creating an imaginary enemy so that we feel we need protection. Some lawmakers want to make it a sex crime to use the “wrong” bathroom. We can’t seem to lock up ACTUAL rapists and pedophiles for any tangible amount of time but now they want to make it a crime to urinate in the place most aligned with one’s gender identity? Yes, there are predators in the bathrooms. That’s why any woman can tell
you that we have been comfortable with males in our bathrooms our entire lives. Moms have been bringing their young sons into the ladies rooms with us since forever to protect them from the possibility of a straight male pedophile in the men’s rooms because that scenario has actually happened. I’m not even saying that it is commonplace but those predators actually exist. Now we have gun-toting ignoramuses like Marti Suchsland promising to harm people she deems a threat to her while she goes potty. She is threatening to murder people in bathrooms for simply failing to meet her arbitrary gender-conforming criteria. She is an irresponsible gun owner. She and those like her are the newest bathroom threat. They are truly scary. I am surprised that the local papers have chosen to publish the death threats written by that individual. Was it meant to be a warning? Unfortunately some will take it as an endorsement. If anyone in our lovely little town needs someone to watch their back while they pee, they can count on me. — Misty Shaw
Citizen of the Week
Jacob Hager was the valedictorian of the Eureka Springs High School Class of 2016, with a grade-point average of 4.1. The son of David and Ruth Hager, he plans to attend the University of Arkansas Honors College in the fall to study computer science. Congratulations to Jacob Hager, our Citizen of the Week for May 26, 2016.
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Citizen Opinion by Cindy Worley
What are your plans for the summer?
Rose Schuler “Rose”
Babysitting Raschelle’s baby.
Raschelle Edmondson “Schelle”
Going camping, finally getting a driver’s license, turn in application for Myrtie Mae’s and parenting my son.
Alison Wolfinbarger “Aligator”
Haley Milawski Go to the lake and work.
Dance recitals and lots of swimming.
Tylier Bond
Hunter Grogan
Working and running cross country to get in shape.
Work and work out.
“Ty”
“Hunter”
Citizen Survey
From The Editor
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Shining a light on hatred
n last week’s paper, we ran a letter to the editor that was sharply critical of transgender people who use the bathroom corresponding to their gender identity. No, “critical” isn’t a strong enough word to describe it; the letter was downright hateful. It was so hateful, in fact, that it ended with a death threat targeting transgender folks. Personally, I don’t think the letter was OK at all. It used blind fear to perpetuate hate, aggravating the divide that exists between some of the people in our community. This divide began showing its cracks last year during the debate over Ordinance 2223. Coincidentally, that ordinance fired up similar discussion about which bathroom a transgender person should use. I’ve written about this before, but it bears repeating: It is baseless to argue that allowing a transgender person to use the bathroom he or she prefers will result in the abuse of a young girl. This is an argument based on fear and ignorance, and those who stand behind it should be called out. Those who threaten murder over this issue should especially be called out. As the editor of the Citizen, that is why I decided to run the letter. The Citizen has been attacked by many people in the community for doing this, but I believe it was the right decision to make. By running that letter, the paper has helped shine a little light on a type of hate we all like to pretend doesn’t exist. It’s an all-consuming hate, the type of rage that causes one to publicly threaten murder. That hate is ugly. To say I’m unhappy it exists in the kooky, accepting community we live in would be an understatement. I’ve received messages from many of you saying the same thing, and I hear you loud and clear. The sentiment expressed in that letter is unacceptable. No matter how much we disagree with one another, we should never threaten to murder or maim anybody. Discourse dies the moment threats or hate speech are brought into the conversation. That’s not what we want in Eureka Springs, a town where diversity lives loud and proud. But this type of hate won’t disappear if we ignore it. When somebody
is hateful, it’s important to acknowledge and reprimand it. Knowledge is power. It would be impossible to defeat hate if we didn’t know where it was coming from. Many of you have written about how publishing that letter makes transgender people who live in our community feel uncomfortable. That’s totally understandable, but you should also understand that this letter is not a popular opinion in Eureka Springs. We’ve received Samantha Jones several letters and many messages in support of the transgender community. I’m proud to say some of these letters will be featured in this issue of the Citizen. Some people have accused the Citizen of using the letter to generate more readership and interest. That’s wasn’t the intent, but it’s true to say the letter has inspired more people to share their thoughts on this issue with us. That hateful letter has helped us continue a conversation about transgender rights in a way that’s meaningful to the community we serve and, in turn, meaningful to us. While last week’s letter and this week’s letters don’t represent the opinions of the newspaper, they certainly reflect the passion with which people in our community express themselves. To be clear, none of the letters run in the Citizen are endorsed by the paper. It would be silly if they were. After all, those letters represent what all of you have to say. The Citizen simply provides a forum for you to do that. If the response to last week’s letter is any indication, this forum is being used quite well. ••• Samantha Jones is associate editor for Carroll County Newspapers. Her email address is Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
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Domestic violence coalition donates to Purple Flower By Samantha Jones
Citizen.Editior.Eureka@gmail.com
The Purple Flower now has a little more cash flow. On Tuesday, the Carroll County Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCCADV) donated $540 to the domestic violence resource center. Evelyn Eidson, former chair of the coalition, explained that the coalition recently disbanded after a public forum earlier this year. “We did our little awareness thing and got a tremendous response, but these guys do this kind of thing all the time,” Eidson said. “They do what needs to be done.”
Linda Maiella and Cheri Yarborough, who work with the office, said they plan to use the money to take care of operating funds. Yarborough said she’s been applying for grants but noted that most grants don’t cover operating expenses. “It’s keeping the lights on and the telephone and rent, those kinds of things,” Yarborough said. “People don’t realize how much goes into just maintaining a visible presence in the community,” Maiella added. “That was our aim from the get-go. Now we have our own signs telling people we’re See Donation, page 23
Photo by David Bell
The Carroll County Coalition Against Domestic Violence donated $540 to The Purple Flower on Tuesday. From left to right are Linda Maiella, Cheri Yarborough, Berryville Police Chief Robert Bartos, Evelyn Eidson and CCSO Chief Deputy Maj. George Frye.
Memorial Day events planned across Carroll County By Kelby Newcomb
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Memorial Day is around the corner, and Carroll County has several events planned to celebrate veterans and honor their service. The Walker-Wilson American Legion Post 9 will have its annual Memorial Day Service at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 30, at the junction of Highway 23 North and Highway 87. Rev. Blake Lasater of the First United Methodist Church will be the guest speaker, and the Holiday Island
Singers will perform. For more information call 479-330-0728. Green Forest will team up with the Jordan-Davis American Legion post to hold a memorial service on the square at 11 a.m. Monday, May 30. Mayor Charles Reece, a Vietnam veteran, will speak at the event. Refreshments will be served in the Legion Hut afterward. For more information call Don McNeely at 870-350-3392. 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. A veterans flag ceremony will take place at 4:45 p.m. with entertainment following at 5 p.m. Pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, cole slaw and drinks will be served at the event. Tickets are $9 and may be obtained from Holiday Island Rotary members and the Holiday Island Branch of Cornerstone Bank. Carroll County residents can also check out the permanent exhibit at the Eureka Springs Historical Museum that covers the contributions of Eureka Springs to
the United States’ war engagements. The military exhibit includes significant items from Word War I, including a portrait of Crandall Walker, a “doughboy” from Eureka Springs. Artifacts and photographs of Eureka Springs’ participation in more recent actions are also featured in the exhibit. Museum admission is free to members, who also get a 10 percent discount on purchases from the gift shop. To become a member, see the museum staff for membership forms. Admission is $5 for adults.
Draft decision would reduce scope of Butler Hollow project By Scott Loftis
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An environmental assessment and draft decision notice for the Mark Twain National Forest’s Butler Hollow restoration project calls for reducing the scope of the project by approximately 80 percent. The initial proposal, released in November 2014 by the U.S. Forest Service’s Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District (ACWRD), called for the prescribed burning of more than 17,500 acres in the Mark Twain National
Forest in southwest Missouri. The goal of the project, as explained by ACWRD officials, is to restore oak woodlands and glades to their original conditions. The proposal drew criticism from local environmental activists, who expressed concern over the potential impact to the Beaver Lake Watershed. The ACWRD hosted an open house in Cassville, Mo., in January 2015, and in July 2015 presented four alternative proposals. At a meeting that month in Cassville, public comments favored two
of those proposed alternatives — taking no action at all, or reducing the project area to approximately 3,607 acres. The draft ruling released this week calls for the latter alternative. “Alternative 4 addresses declining ecosystem health on a reduced scale while being responsive to concerns expressed by the public,” ACWRD Ranger Joe Koloski said in a news release. Koloski added that this area was selected in part because of its proximity to Roaring River State Park and other state-owned lands where successful eco-
system restoration projects have been implemented. “Alternative 4 offers an opportunity to expand and connect restored ecosystems on the landscape over time,” Koloski said. The Butler Hollow project environmental assessment and draft decision notice can be found at http://1.usa.gov/1emYTFZ. For more information about the Mark Twain National Forest, go to www.fs.usda.gov/ mtnf.
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Finding the good Hospitality class highlights Eureka Springs attractions
By Samantha Jones
Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
For the past three years, Jack Moyer and Jacqueline Wolven have been co-teaching a hospitality class at Eureka Springs High School. This year, Moyer said he and Wolven asked the students to find the good in Eureka Springs. “We basically saw them as a focus group, because it allowed us to hear their complaints,” Wolven said. “Then we asked them to tell us what’s good.” To do this, Wolven said the students broke off into groups to help develop the website www.EurekaSpringsKids.com, which highlights attractions for kids in downtown Eureka Springs. That website, Wolven explained, had no content before the students began working on it. She pointed out the new content, including a list of where to eat, what to do and where to shop for teenagers. “It all seems kind of basic, but there was nothing. There was one placeholder page that had been up for a while,” Wolven said. Moyer described the work the students did, saying they coded the website, wrote content and took photos. He said the students even created a map listing various things to do in Eureka Springs. “They did all this,” Moyer said. “They went and did it all,” Wolven added. The project, Moyer noted, wasn’t easy for the students. Many of the young people who live in Eureka Springs, he said, feel there isn’t much to do downtown. “It was a very difficult project for them,” he said. “I’m pleased with the outcome, but I’m concerned because to be honest they had to work hard to get 10 things to do.” Wolven agreed, saying she’s concerned with how many young people in Eureka Springs don’t seem to be proud of where they live. “They’ve lost it somewhere,” Wolven
said. “Somewhere along the way, they don’t have it. That’s a sad thing.” She continued, “We want you to be proud of where you live, especially when our main business is hospitality.” She pointed out that many of these teenagers work in restaurants downtown. If they don’t think there’s much to do downtown, Wolven said it could result in poor hospitality. “That’s a problem for me, because I’m trying to empower people to have good hospitality,” she said. “If you hate where you live, it’s really hard to sell where you live.” A large reason why teenagers don’t enjoy being downtown, Moyer noted, is that most of them don’t have experience living anywhere else. He said he wants the students to understand how special Eureka Springs is before they move away to places that might not have Eureka’s charm. “We need to connect to the next consumer,” Moyer said. “Even though these teenagers are just broke as can be, someday they’re not going to be.” “We need them to want to return back to their hometown,” he continued. “The primary attraction in the town is the downtown district.” Moyer and Wolven agreed with the students that there isn’t enough to do downtown. If there isn’t more life downtown, Moyer said the city could lose out on young visitors. “We’ve got to add some life here, because if there’s not stuff for teens then there’s probably not stuff for preteens,” he said. “The market we really want is moms and preteens.” Wolven pointed out that she worries when visitors don’t have as much to do on a Tuesday as they would on a Saturday. “Or even worse for me is someone who comes on a first Saturday and has a lesser experience than someone who comes on a second Saturday,” Wolven said. “In their
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The Eureka Springs High School hospitality class worked on a website about downtown attractions this semester.
mind, we’re a fun destination so if we’re not delivering fun there might be a problem.” “What our kids told us is, ‘You ain’t fun,’ ” Moyer added. “In no uncertain terms, they’re saying on Tuesday in the middle of summer it’s not fun.” The apathy teenagers have toward downtown Eureka Springs, Moyer said, is the reason he wanted to participate in the hospitality class in the first place. He said the students need to be ambassadors for Eureka Springs, noting that they need to see how important hospitality is to the town to do that. He described how the class works, saying he and Wolven arranged for many speakers in the hospitality industry to speak to the students during the first half of the semester. Some of these speakers are local, Moyer said, and some come from hospitality businesses throughout Northwest Arkansas. A recent career fair, he noted, highlighted the diversity among speakers. Moyer said 15 employers from around the state came to the career fair. “They weren’t just local,” he said. “We had national parks there. There were some really neat players who came in.” At the career fair, he said the students interviewed for jobs. Each student, he
said, was required to interview with three potential employers. “Every student that wanted a job got a job, which is pretty cool,” Moyer said. “That’s one thing people miss in this town is there’s full employment for everybody who wants employment.” He continued, “It may not be the dream job, but most kids in larger markets struggle to get a job. Here, it’s like, ‘Pick between the six you want.’ ” One of the most important results of the hospitality class, Wolven noted, is that the students now have an appreciation for all the jobs that go into creating the hospitality industry in Eureka Springs. “All the jobs matter,” Wolven said. “You’re not low-level. You’re part of the whole.” Moyer agreed, saying the class completely changed how some of the students look at hospitality. “When we started three years ago, no one was going into hospitality as a career and no one was coming back to Eureka,” he said. “This year, we have five kids who are going to pursue careers in culinary or hospitality. “They now understand how important downtown is to the whole package,” Moyer added. “The respect of the town is dramatically up … I mean dramatically.”
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White Street Walk
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Local artists opened up their homes and studios during White Street Walk on Friday. Music and dancing lined the streets, evoking the artistic spirit of Eureka Springs.
Dressed as one of Zeek’s own chimp characters, Corbin Danos welcomes visitors A flash mob takes to the street, raising their voices and everyone’s spirits even highinto the home of water-color artist Zeek Taylor. er.
Eureka Springs youth blow bubbles at mömandpöp’s house, the kid hub of White Street Walk.
Carly James, with the help of her daughter Tahva, completely sold out of the family’s Butternut Bomb hot sauce, which recently won first place at the 2016 World Hot Sauce competition in Louisiana.
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Eureka Springs High School Graduation
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The Highlander Gym was near capacity Saturday morning at the graduation ceremony for the class of 2016, where 38 seniors graduated. The graduates recounted memories, sang favorite songs and were given honors before walking across the floor to receive their diploma.
Graduate Mathew McClung hugs school board president Members of the Eureka Springs choir sing for gradChris McClung, his uncle, after receiving his diploma. uation.
Tears flow freely as the reality of graduation sets in.
Caps fly high at the end of the graduation ceremony.
National Honor Society president Dallas Galyen places medals around the necks of honor graduates.
The graduates reflect on their time in high school.
Following tradition, each graduate moves their tassel from the left to the right sight of their mortar board cap.
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Beacham presents information on food trucks By Samantha Jones
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After meeting several times this past month, the Food Truck Committee has drawn up a tentative plan addressing how the trucks should be implemented in Eureka Springs. Steve Beacham, planning commission chairman, presented the plan to the Eureka Springs City Council on Monday night. Beacham explained that the plan requires site owners, not mobile food truck and trailer owners, to apply for permits. The site owners, he said, would allow the operation of a foot truck and trailer vendor if granted a permit Site owners who are granted permits, Beacham noted, would be free to independently arrange for the mobile foot truck and trailer vendors of their choice to operate on their property. Beacham added that all mobile food truck and trailer vendors must be properly licensed and all requirements for operation in the city. The number of permits available will be
limited, Beacham said. He explained that site owners would apply for permits by entering a once-a-year lottery to be held mid-November. There will be four separate lotteries, he said. Those lotteries are for Main Street, White Street, Highway 62 and 23 single unit and Highway 62 and 23 food court. On Main Street and White Street, Beacham said, one permit will be available for one single food truck and trailer vendor. Beacham said Highway 62 and 23 will be a bit different, with two permits available for one single food truck and trailer vendor and one permit available for a truck and trailer food court. A food court, Beacham noted, will consist of up to four food truck and trailer units. He added that mobile food truck and trailer vendors who meet stipulations set forth by the parks department are allowed in city parks with permission. This, Beacham said, is a way for the parks department to have food vendors at events. “I think currently Parks is not allowed
to have food vendors at Lake Leatherwood if they have an event … if that’s how we read the peddling ordinance correctly,” Beacham said. “Until that’s straightened out, this would allow Parks to have jurisdiction.” Alderman David Mitchell said he liked the idea of private property owners having responsibility for the food truck and trailer vendors, asking if the property owners would be liable if something happens with one of the food truck and trailer vendors. “Does that in any way drag them into the problem with the food truck?” Mitchell asked. “Yes, it does,” city attorney Tim Weaver responded. “But they’ll probably get sued anyway.” Mitchell continued, questioning how licenses and requirements for food truck and trailer vendors would work. Beacham explained how the application process will go and said the food truck and trailer vendors must have proper documentation See Food Trucks, page 22
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The Natural Way Phytosterols are good for men
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Wisecrack Zodiac Aries: Sometimes being clueless is best. If you had all the answers, you’d be insufferable. Right now, you’re just entertaining. Carry on, goofball. Taurus: Everybody needs someone to love, but you’re not The Bachelorette, toots. Pick a sweetie and move on, before all your other suitors realize there’s no cameraman and no TV deal. Gemini: You have a kind heart, but a crabby pancreas and let’s not even get started on your gall bladder. Take your organs on a team-building event Wednesday to improve their attitude. Cancer: You’re feeling like a Chihuahua who’s just figured out the remote control. You may be stuck in the yard, but you relish the opportunity to drive everyone in the house crazy. Leo: A watched pot never boils, but it may produce leprechauns and drop bears if you live in Colorado. If you can’t plan a trip, see if any of the mushrooms or frogs in the back yard are lickable. Virgo: You know there are lots of off ramps to Failure on the road to Success, but you don’t realize there’s also scorpion-infested speed bumps and pit traps covered in Moon Pies. That’s something Google Maps won’t tell you, so plan accordingly. Libra: What moves you? Is it passion, anger, commitment or the backhoe that just scooped up your butt and is headed for the cliff? These are all questions you’ll ponder while trying to get the heck out of the way. Scorpio: Your boss has just discovered “Game of Thrones,” so work will be challenging for a few weeks. Avoid the Red Wedding-themed employee picnic, and definitely don’t hold the door for anyone. Sagittarius: The devil is in the details on Thursday, which is a
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relief since he’s usually hiding in your pants. Enjoy the day off and air out those Underoos. Capricorn: Friday is like drinking a thick milkshake through a tiny straw. You may pop an eye out before it’s done, but a little bit of success tastes all the sweeter. Plus, you finally realize you have a spoon, so that helps. Aquarius: Avoid the hourslong TSA lines and go on a flight of fancy this weekend. There’s no screaming kids because you’ve
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• Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-2537020: Green Screen Karaoke, 9 p.m. • Grande Taverne, 37 N. Main St., 479253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 169 E. Van Buren, 479-253-7122: Bike Night with The George Brothers, 8 p.m. • Legends (Lumberyard), 105 E. Van Buren, 479-253-2500: Another Turn, 8 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main,479-2532525: Hospitality Night, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. FRIDAY, MAY 27 • Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 12 Spring, 479-253-7837: Catherine Reed, noon; Steve Jones, 5 p.m. • Brews, 479-244-0878: Ol’ Scratch (Eric Howell), 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Cathouse, 479-363-9976: Jimmy Wayne Garrett, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: Opal Agafia, 9 p.m.
• Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-2537020: DJ and Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Arkansas Red, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: The George Brothers, 8 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 479253-2500: DJ Karaoke with Stan, 8 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main,479-2532525: Cori Jay, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 47 Spring St., 479363-6444: Terri & Brett, 9 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: 2 Dog 2 Karaoke, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, MAY 28 • Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 12 Spring, 479-253-7837: Pearl Brick, noon; Pearl Brick, 6 p.m. • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Chris Harp, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Cathouse, 479-363-9976: De France, 1 See Lively, page 26
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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 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: Alumni Basketball Tournament
The Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation will hold the first Alumni Basketball Tournament at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at the former Highlander Gym. The fundraiser is for the Highlander Community Center and will begin with a player draft at 1:30 p.m. The event is coed and player participation is $15. The first game will begin at 2 p.m. Admission is $5 with all proceeds going towards the Cornerstone bank $5,000 match to relocate the farmers market to the future community center site.
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 28: White Elephant Sale
The Holiday Island Fire Department Auxiliary will hold its Spring White Elephant Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at the Holiday Island Fire Station No. 2 in the Park Shopping Center north of the Veterans Memorial Park. Furniture, home decor, household goods, books, patio furniture, outdoor equipment, antiques and more will be available. Proceeds benefit the fire department.
May 30: Eureka Springs Memorial Service
The Walker-Wilson American Legion Post 9 will have their annual Memorial Day Service at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 30, at the junction of Highway 23 North and Highway 87. Rev. Blake Lasater of the First United Methodist Church will be the guest speaker, and the Holiday Island Singers will perform. All are invited to attend. For more information call 479330-0728.
May 30: Metafizzies Meeting
The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 30, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. Cheri Moffitt will discuss the PSYCH-K program for accessing the wisdom of nature to create peace and happiness.
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 4: FrogWatch Campfire Event
FrogWatch monitors invite everyone to join them at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 4, as they listen to the frogs and toads calling at Lake Leatherwood’s Cattail Marsh in Eureka Springs. The event is free. An optional fundraising dinner will be served to support the offering of free FrogWatch Certification Training and events. The dinner is $5 for adults and free for children.
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 East 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
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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.
July 3: Eureka Springs Happy Birthday Stroll
The Eureka Springs Historical Museum will hold the first Eureka Springs Happy Birthday Stroll history walk from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3, starting at the Eureka Springs Carnegie Library and ending at the Fuller House on Spring Street. A historical character will be featured outside each home on Spring Street and give a brief summary of the home’s history. Tickets are $25 and include a boxed chicken dinner at the end of the tour. Tickets can be purchased online at www.eurekaspringshistoricalmuseum.org or at 95 S. Main Street. For more information call 479-253-9417.
July 9: Weekend Waiters’ Race
The sixth annual Fleur Delicious Weekend Waiters’ Race begins at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at Eureka Grill and finishes at Basin Spring Park. Participating waiters from Eureka Springs restaurants should be in front of Eureka Grill by 2:30 p.m. to sign in and should bring their own trays.
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HDC approves new construction on Spring Street By Samantha Jones
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The Historic District Commission approved construction at 77 Spring St. on Wednesday, May 18. The construction includes extending and enclosing the rear deck on the property. The commission also approved three requests from Angus-Hyden, LLC. Those requests include new construction at 60C Wall St., 1 Angus and 3 Angus. The commission continued, approving one item on its consent agenda. The item will allow the installation of a new sign at 215 North Main. Consent agenda items are Level I applications that the city preservation officer believes to be in
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accordance with the design guidelines. The commission also gave its OK to four administrative approvals. The approvals are: repairing and repainting at 108 Wall; repairing, stabilizing the front porch and rebuilding the front retaining wall at 11 Douglas; replacing and repainting rotten siding at 67 Mountain; and replacing, washing and sealing the upper front deck at 35 North Main. Administrative approvals are applications for repair or work involving no changes in materials or color. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 1 at City Hall.
Memorial service to honor Maleckyz A memorial service for Erica Maleckyz will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 3, at First Christian Church in Eureka Springs.
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Performers from Opera of the Ozarks visited the Eureka Springs Elementary School on Thursday, May 19. Music teacher Donesa Mann reported that the students loved the program.
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would make it difficult for him to support the request, noting that 23 Elk St. is within 200 feet of a fully licensed tourist lodging establishment. “In this case, we’re talking about transient lodging,” he said. “They all provide tourist accommodations.”
He continued: “The whole idea of the 200-foot rule was to limit the commercialization of our residential neighborhoods. The 200-foot rule applies, and I see no possibility of ignoring that.” The majority of the commissioners agreed with Beacham, voting 3-2 to recommend that the city council deny the request. The council will vote on the issue at a future meeting.
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Children view ‘Gazelles’ by Nicholas Monro in the artmobile.
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Main Stage hosts artmobile, Plein Air exhibits
As part of the Eureka Springs May Festival of the Arts, the Arkansas Arts Center Artmobile has rolled into the Main Stage parking lot. The artmobile’s current exhibition is “Animals Familiar and Fantastic,” highlighting various artistic methods used to bring life to creatures both real and imaginary. Animals and fantastical creatures have been a favored subject of artists throughout history, with prehistoric cave painters covering walls with animals and today’s artists continuing to be inspired by animals. The exhibit is free. The artmobile has been serving the state for more than 50 years as one of the nation’s only mobile art museums. The one-of-a-kind space features curated exhibitions of works from the Arkansas Arts Center’s permanent collection.
After visiting the artmobile, visitors can also view recent works by the Plein Air Painters of Eureka Springs in their exhibit in the Main Stage lobby. Participating artists include John Robert Willer, Jody Stephenson, Sara Russell, Paul O’Neill, Betty Johnson, Jae Avenoso, Barbara Robinson, Mariellen Griffith, Carl Petering, Dixie Westerman, Bill Westerman and Sabina Miller. Mark Mattmiller explained that exhibit features familiar scenes in Eureka Springs and the surrounding countryside, including a variety of media. “The Plein Air show is a great opportunity to buy a wonderful piece of art and support Eureka Springs artists,” Mattmiller said. Both exhibits will be open from Monday, May 23, through Saturday, May 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Eureka Springs Elementary School music director Donesa Mann leads the 2016 kindergarten graduates in song as they perform ‘Take Care’ by momandpop at their graduation ceremony on Friday afternoon.
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FrogWatch slated for June 4 FrogWatch will take place at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at Lake Leatherwood’s Cattail Marsh in Eureka Springs. The event will offer a chance to listen to frogs and toads, with FrogWatch monitors helping visitors identify the six to eight species that call in early June. The event is free.
A fundraising dinner will be served at the event. The dinner will support the offering of free FrogWatch Certification Training and events throughout Northwest Arkansas that engage citizen scientists and support wetlands habitat conservation. It will cost $5 for adults, and children will eat free.
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Tax-delinquent land sale scheduled June 7
A public auction for the sale of tax-delinquent land in Carroll County will be held at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs on Tuesday, June 7, at 10 a.m., according to John Thurston, Arkansas Commissioner State Lands. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. The Madison County auction will follow in the same location at 2 p.m. the same day, Thurston said. Registration for the Madison County auction will begin at 1:30 p.m. The Commissioner of State Lands offers an online catalog of tax delinquent lands, which contains the current statutes governing the sales, auction dates, times, location
and other pertinent information regarding parcels being offered. The catalog can be found on the Commissioner’s website at www.cosl.org, providing current information resources about each parcel. “Bidding begins at the amount of taxes and fees that are due,” Thurston said. “Owners of delinquent parcels should remember that they have only 10 business days to redeem their property if it sells at auction.” Delinquent property owners may call the office at 501-324-9422 to request a Petition to Redeem, or they may look up the delinquent parcel on the COSL website and print it from there.
ES students named to NorthArk dean’s list Hunter Dickelman of Eureka Springs has been named to North Arkansas College’s full-time dean’s list for the 2016 spring semester. Alexander Brown and Linda Fraker, both of Eureka Springs, were named to the part-time dean’s list. To qualify for the full-time dean’s list,
a student must complete 12 or more semester hours with a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for the semester. To make the part-time dean’s list, a student must post a GPA of 3.7 or higher for six to 11 hours during the semester and must have accumulated 12 or more hours with a GPA of 3.7 or above.
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The annual soccer game between the Eureka Springs High School Highlanders and alumni took place on Thursday, May 19, at the Leatherwood Ballfields. After 15 minutes of play, the teams took a break to remember and dedicate a memorial bench to longtime volunteer club and high school coach Richard Bloch.
Touring theatrical troupe returning to Carroll County Three Carroll County libraries will kick off their summer reading programs by hosting the national touring theatrical troupe Act!vated Story Theatre on Monday, June 13. The troupe will perform “Tales Afoot” at the following times: 10 a.m. at the Green Forest Library at 206 E. Main; 1 p.m. at the Berryville Library at 104 Spring St.; and 4 p.m. at the Eureka Springs Library at 194 Spring St.
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from the state and the city. “We’re setting it up so that everyone is properly licensed,” Beacham said. Alderwoman Joyce Zeller asked if Pine Mountain Village will be included in sites on Highway 62, and Beacham said it would. “I think that’s a good potential location,” Beacham said. Alderwoman Mickey Schneider joined the conversation, saying problems could arise if nobody applies for a permit to host food truck and trailer vendors. “Then it would just be dead in the water,” Beacham said, noting that it shouldn’t be a problem. “We’ve had positive feedback from several property owners.” If enough property owners participate, Beacham said one food truck and trailer vendor could operate on multiple sites in one day. He explained that a food truck and trailer vendor could operate on the highway during the day and move to the downtown area at night. “That’s when they need it here the most,” Schneider said. She asked why the city couldn’t host food truck and trailer vendors on cityowned property downtown at night, saying tourists want to get food late. Beacham pointed out that the planning commission recently recommended private property owners host the vendors to allow maximum parking on city property downtown. “Even if we restricted it to late night two nights a week?” Schneider asked. “If you at the council table choose to allow that to be part of this process, you could,” Beacham said. “This is a draft. This is a concept we were asked to bring.” He continued, “When we were asked
to give you an opinion, our opinion was it should be on private property because we’d have to give up tourist parking.” Beacham added that most people seem OK with the idea of driving to private property, even if the property isn’t downtown. “Most of the activity for food trucks is focused more on the highway,” Beacham said. “Our feedback from locals is it doesn’t really matter where they have to drive to get to the truck as long as there’s some parking available for them to get it.” “I’m more thinking about the visitors who don’t know the area and are walking between Pied Piper and Chelsea’s,” Schneider responded. “They don’t know to drive somewhere, nor do they want to.” One benefit of private property owners hosting the vendors, alderman Bob Thomas noted, is that it will relieve some common criticism of food trucks. “One of the concerns were were addressing was the concern from people saying the vendors don’t pay property taxes,” Thomas said. “Sitting on private property, you do have someone there who’s paying property taxes.” Alderman David Mitchell thanked the committee for coming up with the plan. Mitchell said he wasn’t a fan of food trucks when the idea was initially brought to the table, saying he’s starting to come around. “What I see on the paper here makes me much more comfortable and happy to see the process,” Mitchell said. “Congratulations to the people who sat at the table through this process.” He continued, “This never would’ve happened at the council table. This is very concise, very thought out.” Mayor Butch Berry agreed. “Thank you very much,” Berry said. “I think you and the committee did a great job bringing this to the table.”
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Rain Garden Workshop scheduled June 18 A workshop designed to assist landowners and land-managers with financial assistance and knowledge for installing rain gardens on properties in the Beaver Lake Watershed will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, June 18, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Library Hall located at 210 Garfield Ave, West Fork, AR 72774. The Rain Garden Workshop is part of the Beaver Lake Watershed Rain Garden mini-grant program, which aims to promote the installation of rain gardens to maintain and improve water quality in the Beaver Lake Watershed. This program is carried out by the Beaver Watershed Alliance with sponsorship from Beaver Water District as a continuation of the Northwest Arkansas Rain Garden Project to install rain gardens to demonstrate benefits of this alternative
stormwater management approach. The workshop will help participants better understand rain garden functions, design considerations, native plants, and cost-effective methods for installation. Existing rain gardens will be showcased and participants will have an opportunity for hands-on garden maintenance. Funding opportunities will be made available to program attendees wishing to install gardens on residential properties, businesses, and public places in the Beaver Lake Watershed. This free event includes an opportunity to tour area rain gardens. Those interested in attending this event or who would like more information about applying for a mini-grant, should RSVP or contact the Beaver Watershed Alliance at info@beaverwatershedalliance. org or (479) 750-8007.
Second Saturday artist announced for June Second Saturday Music in the Park will host Nikki Hill from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Basin Park. Hill and her band released “Heavy Hearts Hard Fists” in 2015.
Cornerstone Bank to host AARP Driver Safety Program
Cornerstone Bank of Eureka Springs is sponsoring an American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Driver Safety Program on Wednesday, June 8. The class will be held at Cornerstone Bank at 152 E. Van Buren in Eureka
Springs. Sign-in will start at 8 a.m., and the class will begin at 8:30 a.m. All materials are included in the class fee of $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. To register for the class, contact Linda at Cornerstone at 479-253-2265.
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issues similar to the gym floor. The roof repairs would be in the $20,000 range, he said. “We also got a bit for the demolition of Building 100,” Pruitt said, “but that $120,000 wouldn’t even touch it. Demolition of that building is probably unfeasible for us to do.” He said he believes the school district needs to sell the old high school.
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recalled, and we can pay it off,” Pruitt said. The school has $120,000 available in unused insurance funds, he said, that can be used either to pay off the bonds at the end of four years or to repair the building’s roof and band room. Pruitt said the band room is in dire need, with
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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 30 Closed for Memorial Day Tuesday, May 31 Cheeseburger, wheat bun, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle, baked beans, potato wedges and watermelon Wednesday, June 1 Chicken Cobb salad, spring mix, cheese, tomato, bacon, egg, fresh melon
and wheat crackers Thursday, June 2 Potato crunch fish, wild rice, pinto beans, veggie blend and whole wheat roll Friday, June 3 Wheat bun hamburger, tomato, onion and pickle, baked beans, cole slaw and ice cream
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ryville. Maiella said the proximity to the courthouse helps her and other volunteers when they need to give court support. “It makes it a whole lot easier just being here,” she said. “I do know people are more aware of our existence just because of the signs and just being visible and connected.” Yarborough pointed out how common domestic violence is and said more people need to be aware of it. The Purple Flower, she said, is one way to get that information out there. “A lot of times people who have not experienced domestic violence don’t think it’s such a big deal. They don’t realize how violence can escalate very quickly,” Yarborough said. Maiella agreed. “Domestic violence needs to be taken seriously,” she said. “We want to put an end to it by taking it seriously.” The Purple Flower helps survivors of domestic violence with safety planning, filling out orders of protection and connects them with other resources in the county. For more information on the office, call 479-981-1676.
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not going to let this keep going on without someone paying attention to the women of Carroll County.” One of those signs, Maiella noted, was donated by a local man who stopped by the office one day. “He just came in and offered to make a sign for us,” she said. “That’s what we’re here for — putting up signs telling people [domestic violence] is not OK.” Receiving donations from community members and organizations like these, Yarborough said, shows how important the office is to the community on the whole. Even though Carroll County doesn’t have a high population, Yarborough said The Purple Flower has a broad base of support. “We could use a broader base,” she said. “What we really need is some big donors who have big pockets who can make sure we have long-range ongoing support.” The office recently moved across the road from the Carroll County Eastern District Courthouse in Ber“It’s costing us $40,000 a year. We need to decide how much longer we’re going to keep up with that,” Pruitt said. “I would recommend to the board that we repair the roof.” The board agreed to discuss the lease and financial issues of the old high school at its next meeting. McGarrah presented the financial report, saying the bank balance was
$7,608,000 and the fund balance was $7,644,000 at the end of April. The legal balance, she said, was $3,044,000. The board approved the hiring of Sydney Sutterfield as child nutrition director and Karen Johnson as library media specialist for the 2016-17 school year. The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at the administration building.
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CUSTODIAN The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is currently accepting applications for a Part-Time Janitorial position in the Older Worker Program. This position pays $8.00 an hour and allows you to work 20 hours per week. Applicants must be age 55 or older to meet the program’s guidelines. If application assistance is needed apply in person at 202 W. Madison Avenue, Berryville, AR
ADmINISTrATIve ASSISTANT Area Agency on Aging of NW AR is currently accepting applications for the Full-Time position of Administrative Assistant in Carroll County. This full-time position will work out of our Berryville, AR branch office and provide clerical and administrative support to the following programs: In-Home Personal Care, Case Management, Alternatives, Advice and Information. The individual selected must possess solid phone, customer service and computer skills and be highly organized.
Apply on-line at:
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for Mendez; and scholarships from the University of the Ozarks for Sanchez. Hyatt addressed the students, saying she’s known some of the seniors since the fourth grade. She read a letter she first read at their fourth-grade graduation. “It is still quite relevant,” she said. She encouraged the students to work hard to achieve their dreams, saying they can do anything they want to do. This could include, she noted, finding a cure to cancer, debating laws before the Supreme Court or creating the next wave of music. “Your path … your journey is created only by you,” she said. “You decide where you want to go. You decide where you’re going to stop.” Hyatt continued, “Never second-guess who you are, where you’ve been and, most importantly, where it is you’re going. I am so proud of you.”
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icated and city ordinance speeding. 2:58 a.m. — A subject was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct. A second subject was also arrested for public intoxication. 9:50 a.m. — An officer searched for but was unable to locate a reported reckless driver. 10:47 a.m. — A caller advised that a manhole cover had flipped up and damaged his vehicle as he drover over it. An officer filed a report. 11:44 a.m. — An officer cleared out traffic for a high school graduation. 12:16 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of three dogs left in a vehicle with the windows up. All the windows were down, and the officer spoke with the owner. 2:40 p.m. — A caller advised that a grave at the cemetery looked as if it had been tampered with. An officer responded and filed a report. 7:42 p.m. — A subject was arrested on criminal mischief in the first degree. May 22 12:25 a.m. — A subject was arrested at a traffic stop for speeding and multiple warrants. 8:24 a.m. — A caller advised of a large beehive in a parking spot. Officers placed several cones around it to protect the patrons and the bees. Eureka Springs is a Bee City USA, after all. 8:31 a.m. — An officer responded to an alarm. All was well. 8:59 a.m. — An officer made contact with two different people in regards to a dog complaint. 9:22 a.m. — An officer cited a driver for erratic driving. 9:48 a.m. — An officer responded to an alarm. All was well. 2:57 p.m. — An officer responded to a reported reckless driver. The officer followed the vehicle in question, and the driver appeared to be driving fine. 4:51 p.m. — A subject was arrested for public intoxication. 6:09 p.m. — A caller advised a subject was stealing flowers from the median in the road. Officers could not locate anyone fitting the description. 7:04 p.m. — Officers conducted a
welfare check, and all was well. 7:04 p.m. — An officer responded to an alarm, and all was well. 8:23 p.m. — A caller advised she could hear some sort of confrontation nearby. Officers responded but were unable to locate any disturbance. 10:50 p.m. — A caller advised of a disturbance between two guests. One subject was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
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Pet of the Week “Natasha” (No. 147) is a small, very beautiful 11-month-old short-haired calico. She’s a little shy at first but warms up quickly. She’s super sweet-natured, loves treats and likes to hang out in her carpet-covered cave. She’s a real sweetheart who appreciates having attention. She has her shots and is spayed. She is adoptable 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 but Tuesday and Wednesday. Call 479-253-9188 for more information.
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p.m. to 4 p.m.; Homewreckers, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Tom Bryant Band, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Chelsea’s, 479-253-6723: Burn Barrel, 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: The Pool Boys, 8 p.m. • Legends Saloon, 479-253-2500: JAB, 9 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main, 479-2532525: Pete & Dave, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Terri & Brett, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Jimmy Garrett Band, 9 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 479-253-8544: Terri & the Executives, 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, MAY 29 • Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 12 Spring, 479-253-7837: James White, noon; James White, 5 p.m. • Brews, 479-244-0878: Brick Fields, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Cathouse, 479-363-9976: Septembers End, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Matt Smith & Ocie Fisher, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Chelsea’s, 479-253-6723: John Hatchett, 7 p.m. • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: Green Screen Karaoke, 7 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Karaoke, 8 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Texas
Transition Sarah Nell Roberts, of Eureka Springs, passed from this life on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Willard Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville. She was 73 years old. The daughter of Homer and Ray (Morrison) Cypert was born on May 4, 1943, at Marshall. Her parents and one brother, Robert Cypert, preceded her in death. Sarah was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed painting landscapes, spending time with her grandkids and family, and deer hunting
Holdem, 7 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main, 479-2532525: Pete & Dave, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Terri & Brett, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Brick Fields Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 479-253-8544: Jimmy Garrett Band, 7:30 p.m. MONDAY, MAY 30 Happy Memorial Day! • Cathouse, 479-363-9976: Nathan Kalish, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. • 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: Karaoke, 8 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Dorrian Cross, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. TUESDAY, MAY 31 • Brews, 479-244-0878: Eureka Springs Cruiser Night, 5:30 p.m. . • Cathouse, 479-363-9976: Los Roscoes, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 9:00 p.m. • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: Happy Hour, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Game Night: Texas Hold’em and Pool Tournament, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, June 1 • Brews, 479-244-0878: Open Mic, 7:00 p.m. • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: Happy Hour, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169: Wild Women Wednesdays, Ladies Night • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Ladies Night
Sarah Nell Roberts
May 4, 1943 – May 14, 2016 with her husband. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Hubert Roberts; one son and his wife, Matthew and Janelle Roberts, of Owasso, Okla.; three grandchildren, Hamilton, Harrison, and Henderson Roberts; and one sister, Louise Southwick, of Fayetteville. Graveside service was Tuesday, May 17 at Omaha Methodist Cemetery. Pastor Sam Boyd officiated. Condolences can be left online at www.holtchapel.com
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Joanne Marie (Hayes) Miller
March 25, 1954 – Wednesday, May 18
Joanne Marie (Hayes) Miller, a resident of Berryville, was born March 25, 1954, in Miami, Okla., a daughter of Ralph Edward and Rita Mae (Dennison) Hayes. She departed this life Wednesday, May 18, 2016, in Berryville at the age of 62 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Edward and Rita Mae (Dennison) Hayes and step-sister, Judith Ann Hayes Wallis. Joanne loved antique shopping, puzzle books, electronic games and her two pets, Taz and Rolo. On Aug. 29, 2000, she was united in marriage to Archie Miller, who survives her of the home. She is also survived by daughter, Jennifer Riggs of Muskogee, Okla.; daughter, Maggie Venniser of Tulsa, Okla.; stepdaughter, Shawna Miller of Oregon; stepson, Mark Miller of Oregon; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two stepsisters, Carolyn Chapman of Missouri.; and Janie Hayes of Miami, Okla.; and half-brother, John Hayes of Texas. Memorial service will be at 5:30 on Thursday, May 26, at the Community
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of Christ Church, Berryville, with Pastor Jan Weiberg officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Memorial donations may be made to Archie Miller c/o Richard Gillham at First National Bank of North Arkansas, 305-307 Public Square, Berryville, Arkansas 72616 to help with expenses. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
Lucille (Kuzba) Kroll
Sept. 15, 1923 – May 19, 2016
Lucille (Kuzba) Kroll, a nine-year resident of Eureka Springs was born Sept. 15, 1923, in Milwaukee, Wis., a daughter of Casimer and Blanche (Gapinski) Kuzba. She departed this life Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Eureka Springs at the age of 92 years. On June 19, 1943, she was united in marriage to Jacob (Jack) Kroll, who precedes her in death. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Casimer and Blanche Kuzba, two brothers, and three sisters. Lucille was a member of the St. Elizabeth Hungary Catholic Church in Eureka Springs. Almost everyone she met became a friend, and she will be missed. She is survived by her son, Lee G. Lujan; son-in-law, Patrick E. Lujan; sister-in-law, Marion Kamke, many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Her cremains will be interred alongside
those of her husband in the Santa Fe National Cemetery. There will be no local services. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
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