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Honoring the fallen Page 3 n Council addresses parks commission
n Good Shepherd’s membership meeting
n Reflecting on landmark birthday
Mitchell suggests looking into dissolving commission
Shelter seeks improvements to kennels, heat and air system
Carroll County woman turns 100 years old this Friday
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Clear Spring School Graduation
Photo by Tavi Ellis
Clear Spring School celebrated its graduates on Thursday, May 24. Here, head of school Phyllis Poe turns the tassels of the two 2018 graduates of Clear Spring School, Cyrano Mahurn and Poe’s own grandson Isaac Stalling.
Lion King, Kids!
Photo by Donesa Mann
Simba stands over his dying father Mufasa during the Eureka Springs Elementary School’s production of Lion King, Kids! on Monday, May 21. Simba is portrayed by fourth-grader Kameron Agresto, with fellow fourth-grader Rolando Herrera playing Mufasa.
DISPATCH Desk May 21 4:23 a.m. — An officer arrested a subject for possession of drug paraphernalia and no driver’s license. 8:55 a.m. — Officers responded to a fire alarm at the elementary school. It was determined that it was an accidental pull of one of the alarm stations. 10:40 a.m. — A caller asked to file a report for theft of a metal lawn chair that was displayed on the porch of the business. 11:58 a.m. — A caller advised her wallet had been taken while she was at an area restaurant. An officer made contact to file the report. 8:56 p.m. — Carroll County Dispatch advised they received a 911 transfer call about a possible intoxicated driver. An officer responded and searched for the vehicle but was unable to locate it. May 22 2:12 a.m. — An officer responded to an area motel to speak with a guest about his room and other suspicious circumstances. May 23 12:45 a.m. — A caller requested officers to respond to an area business for some individuals in a vehicle acting suspicious. Officers responded, but the vehicle was gone on arrival. 9:04 a.m. — A caller advised her gardener had reported suspicious activity at the neighbor’s house. An officer was given the information for a patrol of the area. 9:59 a.m. — A caller requested an officer to respond to the cemetery in reference to an argument he was having with the groundskeeper over doing a rubbing of a gravestone. The caller was gone on arrival, but the officer contacted him by phone about the issue. 10:16 a.m. — The pastor of an area church requested an officer to check on a vehicle that had been parked in the area for more than a week. An officer responded and checked the vehicle. It was parked legally and would be checked up on for a red tag if not moved according to ordinance regulations. 10:19 a.m. — A caller advised of a private property accident in the parking lot. A report was taken. 11:57 a.m. — A caller advised a roofing company truck was stuck on Armstrong Street trying to get to Douglas Street. An officer responded and worked traffic control until the truck could be unloaded and moved. 7:25 p.m. — An officer responded to a
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report of an abandoned vehicle. The officer checked the area and made contact with the owner, who advised it had a bad transmission and she would be moving it as soon as possible. 11:59 p.m. — A caller requested officers to respond to an area RV park for a domestic disturbance. Officers responded and arrested a subject for domestic battery in the third degree. May 24 12:01 a.m. — A caller requested an officer to conduct a welfare check. An officer responded and checked on the individual, who was intoxicated and stated that she wanted to harm herself. The officer requested EMS to respond, and the individual was transported to the hospital. 3:45 p.m. — An officer observed a male subject with an outstanding warrant in the area and arrested him. 4:36 p.m. — An officer responded to a 911 hangup but was unable to locate anything. 5:13 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a loud noise and checked the area. The officer advised it was a transformer and notified the electric company. That danged Optimus Prime! May 25 7:10 a.m. — An officer responded to the report of a vehicle fire at an area hotel. May 26 12:27 a.m. — A caller requested an officer for a welfare check. An officer responded and checked on the individual, who was intoxicated and stated she didn’t feel right. The officer spoke with EMS, and they responded. 4:29 a.m. — An officer responded to assist a female subject who was walking to get back to her hotel. 7:56 a.m. — A caller requested officers to check on an individual who was sleeping in public. Officers responded and warned the individual about city ordinances against sleeping in public. Just remember folks, if you’re going to sleep, do it in private. 8:17 a.m. — A caller requested officers to respond for a dog complaint at a local residence. Officers responded and were unable to make contact with the owner. Information was given to the animal control officer for followup. 11:23 a.m. — A caller requested an officer to respond for a minor traffic accident. See Dispatch, page 15
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American Legion Post 9 hosts Memorial Day ceremony By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
American Legion Post 9 honored fallen troops at a Memorial Day ceremony Monday morning. Chaplain Ferguson Stewart kicked off the ceremony with a prayer, thanking God for taking care of living and dead servicemen. “May they rest in peace and may light perpetually shine upon them,” Stewart said. “Let us never fail to remember the awesome cost of the freedom we enjoy.” Commander Mark Pepple pointed out the POW/MIA Empty Chair in front of the room. The chair is meant to honor those who were captured or lost at war, Pepple said, and never made it back home. “It’s a reminder to all of us to spare no effort to secure the release of the American prisoners from captivity, the repatriation of the remains of those who died bravely in defense of liberty and a full accounting of those who are still missing,” Pepple said as vice-commander Jim Weatherford draped the POW/MIA flag over the chair. Pepple invited his friend Bobby Wilson to speak about a new way to honor veterans. Wilson said the idea came to him when he was on an airplane, and he hasn’t forgotten it since. He thought it would be best, Wilson said, if Americans honor veterans by silently nodding in respect. “It’s real simple,” Wilson said. He took the idea to U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, who passed it on to a military liaison. Wilson said he heard from the liaison recently, saying the military is interested in implementing the idea across-the-board. “I have a vision that when you’re seeing parades, people of any age, any color, any size can simply nod their head,” Wilson said. “It’s so simple, but it’s really catching momentum.” He’s especially grateful the idea is catching on, Wilson said, with the political atmosphere in America. “This past year or two, every time you pick up a newspaper or read the news or
you’re looking at a ballgame, it’s sad. It’s sad,” Wilson said. “A lot of people aren’t standing for the flag. They aren’t putting their hand over their heart. They’re just, in my opinion, paying disrespect.” Pepple continued with his comments, saying he wanted to read Johnny Cash’s song “Ragged Old Flag.” In the song, Cash describes speaking with a man about the “ragged old flag” outside a small courthouse. The man explains all the conflicts the flag has been through, including the Civil War, World War I and World War II. Breaking into tears, Pepple read, “ ‘On second thought, I do like to brag, because we’re mighty proud of that ragged old flag.’ ” Eureka Springs Mayor Butch Berry was the guest speaker, offering a bit of history behind Memorial Day. Memorial Day was first widely observed in 1868, Berry said, when it was still called Declaration Day. With a proclamation, Berry said, citizens throughout American became aware of what we now know as Memorial Day. “The celebration commemorated the sacrifices of the Civil War,” Berry said. “Following the proclamation, participants decorated graves of more than 25,000 Confederate and Union soldiers.” Ever since World War I, Berry continued, the day became a celebration of those who died during all of America’s wars. Memorial Day was named a national holiday in 1971, he said. “The United States celebrates its holiday the last Monday of May as a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by so many to provide freedom for all,” Berry said. American Legion Post 9 has been around much longer than most posts, Berry said. In fact, he said, the post is coming up on its 100th birthday next year. “That’s pretty nice to me,” Berry said. “It kind of hits my heart to be home to one of the first American Legion groups in America.” Millions of Americans have fought and died on battlefields, Berry said, and
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Eureka Springs Mayor Butch Berry remarks on the history of Memorial Day.
troops carry on that legacy today. “As we lose troops, more Americans step forward to serve,” Berry said. “They follow in the footsteps of generations of fine Americans. We’ve awarded medals to many soldiers to honor them for their bravery, but nothing can ever replace the hole left behind from fallen service members.” He’s had several family members serve in the military, Berry said, and a few were lost in battle. His father, Herbert Waldo Berry, died serving in the Air Force in England when Berry was only 8 years old. “I can still remember back in those days you had the Air Force members coming to tell families that loved ones had passed away,” Berry said. “As an 8-year-old child, that memory’s printed indelibly in my memory.”
Berry’s Uncle Bob Price died over the Pacific Ocean serving in the Air Force during World War II and his Uncle Drexel Berry died serving in the Navy during World War II. Berry said he’s happy to honor his family members who have served. “I’m very grateful for my military family and their services, and I honor their memory for they’re a big part of my life and my memory,” Berry said. “I have a lot of love and respect for the military.” He continued, “We gather to pay gratitude to those who have served. It’s one small we way can honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so we can live in freedom. Thank you for attending today and remembering those who have fallen. God bless you and your family. God bless our troops, and God bless America.”
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Council discusses dissolving parks commission By Samantha Jones
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The Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission was under fire at the Eureka Springs City Council’s meeting Tuesday afternoon. Mayor Butch Berry presented an opinion from the Arkansas Municipal League regarding the commission’s involvement with the Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation on a greenhouse project. The document addresses concerns expressed by alderwoman Kristi Kendrick at the council’s March 12 meeting, where Kendrick said the commission was operating outside its scope. Additionally, Kendrick said, the Lake Leatherwood City Park sales tax, renewed by voters last year, had the wrong number on the ballot. According to the document from the Municipal League, the parks commission has the authority to “enter into contracts with persons, firms, corporations or organizations for the use of recreational park buildings or parts thereof,” and that includes the community center foundation. The typo in the sales tax ballot can easily be forgiven, the document says. Kendrick said Tuesday she’s concerned about the opinion because the Municipal League representatives didn’t have the full language of the sales tax. “That was provided at the time they spoke with me,” city attorney Tim Weaver said. “They say they don’t have it,” Kendrick said. “I sent it on to them. They do have it,” Berry said. “A lot of their statements in here are contingent on that language,” Kendrick said. “I feel like the opinion therefore doesn’t address certain issues because of these discrepancies between what it said in this written legal opinion and what you are telling me.” Berry offered to send any follow-up questions Kendrick has to the Municipal League, and Kendrick said she’d work on that. Alderwoman Mickey Schneider said the opinion confirmed that the parks commission can work with the community center foundation. “They can make contracts and deal with the community center, and the Municipal
League is saying, yes, they’re autonomous,” Schneider said. The commission can enter into contracts, Mitchell said, but that all depends on the council’s support. Mitchell said he’d like to see the council dissolve the commission and move it to a department under the city run by director Justin Huss. “I support the director of parks. He could easily provide that leadership as a department to the mayor,” Mitchell said. The council has been concerned about the commission for some time, Mitchell said. “The council has been for a good while now discussing various issues of concern regarding the chairperson, the collusion between parks and the community center,” Mitchell said. Mitchell moved to dissolve the commission, and Schneider said she doesn’t support that at all. “How much more stupid can a city be than to take a viable entity and screw with it?” Schneider said. “They know what they’re doing. They can do it and do it well. Sitting there trying to micromanage and screw with something that’s working is the worst damn thing you can do in this town.” Alderman Terry McClung said he doesn’t see a problem in the commission’s relationship with the community center. “Mr. Mitchell uses the word collusion, and I consider it a partnership. Big difference,” McClung said. “As far as dissolving the parks commission, I certainly don’t feel that’s the right direction to go.” Weaver suggested that the council refer back to the Municipal League’s opinion before making a decision, and Kendrick interrupted him. “Point of order,” Kendrick said. “What’s your point?” Berry asked. “I believe the city attorney is speaking as a city councilman and not in his role as the attorney,” Kendrick said. Berry and Weaver said it’s the city attorney’s job to give a legal opinion on issues that come up at the table. “If you want to dissolve a commission, do it right. Don’t do it in a hurry. Don’t do it at a whim,” Weaver said. “Make sure you know
what contracts they have. Make sure you know what other issues that may lie there that could get this city sued.” Mitchell rescinded his motion and moved to “ask the city attorney to draft up what is necessary to be done in the process of potentially looking at removing the parks commission and moving it to a department of the city with a director.” He said parks would work fine as a city department. “It will not be micromanaging. You’re wrong, Alderman Schneider,” Mitchell said. “There’s a lot of advantage to streamlining and potentially bringing it in.” “So you’re saying the city won’t be micromanaging?” Schneider responded. “What the hell do you call what you’re trying to do right now in regards to parks and the community center and city council? That, my dear, is micromanaging.” Alderman Bob Thomas asked how the commission can be considered autonomous if council can dissolve it, and Weaver said it’s a lot like having a boss in any business. “Ultimately they can fire you, but if they trust you, they allow you to do your job,” Weaver said. Thomas and alderwoman Melissa Greene said they weren’t ready to dissolve the commission, and McClung called for a vote. Once the council started voting, Mitchell said he wanted to amend his motion to clarify that Weaver would draw up documents and come back for review to the council before any action is taken. Berry said that amendment was unnecessary, and Mitchell withdrew it. The motion failed by a 4-2 vote, with Kendrick and Mitchell voting for it and Schneider, Thomas, Greene and McClung voting against it. Also at the meeting, the council agreed to permanently move city meetings into the basement of The Auditorium, established a six-month moratorium on B&Bs CUPs and approved an ordinance allowing the fire department to purchase equipment on second and third readings. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, June 11, at The Auditorium.
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GSHS president addresses shelter’s progress, needed improvements By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Good Shepherd Humane Society’s annual membership meeting kicked off with a tribute to longtime veterinarian Dr. John Muller on Wednesday, May 23. Shelter manager Sandra Mittler presented a gift to Muller and his wife, thanking Muller for 40 years of dedication to Good Shepherd. “He is more than just the Good Shepherd vet,” Mittler said. “He volunteers his time and services every year to provide low-cost services to the community. Thanks to him, Good Shepherd can host rabies clinics every year.” President Jay Fusaro said the rabies clinics are one of Good Shepherd’s strong points. Fusaro described the good things happening at the shelter over the past year, saying Mittler and her staff have helped find homes for long-term dogs. Long-term dogs are those that have been at the shelter for more than a year, Fusaro said. “We currently have only two long-term dogs with us. As we know, Eddie was recently adopted,” Fusaro said. He thanked thrift store manager Janet Chupp and her volunteers for making the stores successful. Improvements have been made at both stores and the shelter, Fusaro said. He invited everyone to come see the shelter, saying he’s excited about the changes there. “Some people say they don’t like to come by the shelter because it makes them sad. I understand that,” Fusaro said. “Don’t let that stop you from coming by.” The average stay of an animal at the shelter is two months, Fusaro said, and all animals receive a wellness check, get their shots and are spayed and neutered when they come in. “Please know Dr. Muller takes terrific care of our animals and the staff keeps the shelter a very safe, sanitary place for our animals,” Fusaro said. “We’re very pleased about that.” Good Shepherd is much more than the only no-kill shelter in Carroll County, Fusaro said. He said the shelter goes above and beyond with its care for the animals. “Most shelters I’ve spoken to in the last few months don’t do everything we do,” Fusaro said. “Most shel-
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ters only provide flea and tick treatment when the animals come in.” In addition to caring for the shelter animals, Fusaro said, Good Shepherd provides 180 spays to the community each year, about 64 neuters per year and 100 low-cost vaccines through rabies clinics. “I just want to express appreciation to the shelter team for all they do, not just for the shelter but for the community as well,” Fusaro said. Good Shepherd always has room for improvement, Fusaro said, and the biggest way to improve would be to increase adoptions. He said the shelter is working on out-of-state adoptions and transfers to find a family for more animals. “Any time we make a transfer, it will be to an organization vetted by our staff and it will always be no-kill,” Fusaro said. The shelter needs more grant writers, Fusaro said, and the board hopes to raise money to improve the HVAC system. The current air conditioning system is outdated, he said. While the outdoor kennels at the front of the shelter have been rebuilt, Fusaro said, the shelter wants to update the kennels inside and behind the building. “As you know, Good Shepherd was built as a kill shelter, so the indoor kennels are chain-link fencing. It’s not safe for the animals,” Fusaro said. “We want the indoor kennels to be done. We’re gathering estimates to do that. We also want the back kennels to look as good as the front kennels.” The community could help the shelter, Fusaro said, by working with the Arkansas Community Foundation to set up a fund benefitting Good Shepherd. It’s free to set up a foundation, Fusaro said, and you can even include valuables like art and jewelry. As always, Fusaro said, the shelter and stores need more volunteers and donations. “You can make a difference by volunteering or donating or both,” Fusaro said. “Your support helps the owner-surrendered animals or that stray that comes to us in tough shape. Keep that in mind when you’re donating to Good Shepherd.”
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100th birthday: Smith reflects on century of life By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
Cleva Susan Nancy Ann Smith of Berryville will be celebrating her 100th birthday on Friday, June 1. She said it has been fascinating to see how life in the area has changed over the past century. Smith said she was born and raised in Berryville after her parents had come to the area from Tennessee in a covered wagon. “I lived here most of the time. We lived in California for 12 years one time, but I was born here and raised here,” she said. “Everybody wants to come home.” She said she was named after her two grandmothers, Susan Summers and Nancy Ann Smith. Smith said she was the fifth of 10 children. “My mother died when she was 39. She had 10 children,” she said. “I was the fifth one, right in the middle. I was the second girl after my sister, who was the oldest child. They thought I was precious because I was the only girl beside my oldest sister.” Smith said her family lived in a three-
room house, which they called “the Big House.” “It was one big log room,” she said. “Me and my siblings lived in a side room built onto the house. My sister and I slept on one end, and my brothers slept on the other end. We didn’t have bedrooms. You didn’t have space to yourself.” Smith said she grew up during “poor times.” “We made lye soap in a black kettle,” she said. “We didn’t have shampoo or toilet soap. You had to make soap out of hog fat and lye. We had lye soap to take a bath with, wash your hair with and wash the dishes with. It was used for everything.” She continued, “Mommy picked geese for our feather beds. Each bed had a feather bed, a straw bed down under that and springs under that. Those old iron beds were like that. It was good in the wintertime to crawl in that warm feather bed.” Smith said the side room where she and her siblings slept was drafty, and snow would come in sometimes.
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Cleva Susan Nancy Ann Smith of Berryville will celebrate her 100th birthday on Friday, June 1.
“The first house looked awful, and the fence was so bad,” she said, laughing. “That’s how we had to live.” Smith said people used to bring sugarcane to her father, and he would make molasses for them. “They had no money, so they paid him
back with some of the molasses he made for them,” she said. “We kids took molasses, butter and two biscuits to school for lunch.” Although times were hard, Smith said there was plenty of fun to be had. She said she loved to dance, and her brother Dee was See Birthday, page 15
William “Willie” Joseph Alberson, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, a loving father, son and master electrician, went to his heavenly home on May 20th, 2018. He was 37 years old. Willie was born on October 12th, 1980 in Jacksonville, AR. He lived in Butlerville then Cabot, AR. He was a good kid, playing baseball, soccer, basketball and one year of football. He grew up attending Mt. Carmel Baptist Church where he came to know Jesus at a young age. He moved to Eureka Springs in 1996. Following in the footsteps of his Pawpaw and his Uncle Mike, he worked alongside his Dad in the electrical trade, which he loved and took pride in, often pointing out places he had wired. He built his own beautiful log home in Eureka, married and was raising two wonderful children. He eventually looked to God for a renewing of his faith and found a loving church family at New Day Fellowship. Willie was selfless, cheerful, uplifting, happy, even in the worst of times. He had many good friends. “Think positive!” was his motto.. He knew good humor is infectious and shared embarrassing stories about himself. He touched the hearts of many and was an amazing dad, son, brother and friend. He is now free from pain, secure from misery and safe in the arms of his Lord and Savior. He is survived by his children, Kaylee-Paige and Hunter Joe Alberson, whom he shared with former spouse, Meagan Lee Alberson of Eureka Springs, AR. His Mom, Judy (Randy) Millerd of Hot Springs, AR His Dad, Don ( Julie) Alberson of Eureka Springs, AR His brother, Johnny Tipton of Cabot, AR, His sisters, Charlotte (Robert) Birdwell of Cabot AR, and Jennifer (Scott) Eby of Avoca, AR, and many Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, Nephews & Nieces Celebration of his life will be Sunday, June 3rd 2018 at 3:00 pm at New Day Fellowship at 440 Passion Play Road in Eureka Springs, AR Officiated by Brother Darryl Harris. In lieu of flowers, we ask for donations to “Willie’s Wishes” for an education fund for Kaylee and Hunter. Equity Bank is accepting donations on their behalf.
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Showing appreciation Managing diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes is a serious condition. Unlike Type 1, you may be able to avoid this one or even after it has developed care for it through diet alone including supplements. Sometimes, prescribed medications are required and this is to be respected. If left uncared for, Type 2 can have serious and harmful effects on your body. This ailment tends to blossom in adulthood and is sometimes called “Adult Onset Diabetes.” According to some forward-thinking MDs, this onset is because of our diet and dietary habits, which then set up a physical ailment. The thinking is like this: We eat too many sugary foods, drink too many sweetened sodas (artificial sweeteners may actually contribute to the problem as well as white sugar), eat too many refined carbohydrates (like cakes, cookies, refined flour breads) and over a period of time our digestive systems, especially the pancreas, get used to working overtime. Trouble is, life isn’t balanced and eventually we crash. The same is true dietarily with the condition called hyperinsulinemia. This can happen before full blown Adult Onset Diabetes. A low glycemic index food plan is in order with weight loss. Two supplements stand out, namely Berberine and Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA). The berberine researchers studied 36 The RighT Agent Makes All The Difference
adults with newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes and were randomly assigned berberine or the prescribed drug Jim Fain Metformin. They found the usefulness to be similar. They found no negative impact on the liver or kidneys and did find beneficial effects on cholesterol, particularly lowering LDL and triglycerides. Some people had temporary belly cramps that went away on their own. Other studies prove a long list of benefits. You don’t have to have diabetes to use berberine but you should at least consider it. You see, it not only helps you manage sugar but it also helps with weight loss, reduces cirrhosis (fatty liver) and protects against heart disease/ blood pressure. All of these ailments are common to the diabetic. The list gets longer, too. Research supports potential for bacterial and fungal disease, prevention of some types of cancer, protection against Alzheimer’s and other nerve diseases as well as helping with bone and cartilage regeneration. Some showed stabilization of arterial plaque as well as reducing inflammation and lowering blood pressure. According to the Physician’s Desk Reference for Nutritional Supplements, See Fain, page 11
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Last day of school
Photos by Tavi Ellis
Teachers at Eureka Springs Elementary School give the children a fun send-off on the last day of school Tuesday, May 22, complete with bubbles and a mini-dance party.
Journey Leach makes the most of the bubble machine as upperclassmen load onto the buses.
Being the first ones outside at the end of the day, Mrs. Carrie Gay leads these boys in a dabbing dance-off while they wait for parents to arrive for pick-up.
Faculty members are positively bubbly as they wave goodbye to students on the last day before summer vacation.
These second-, third- and fourth-graders are bubbling with joy on their way out the door to freedom.
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Memorial Day Ceremony
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American Legion Post 9 held its annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 28.
American Legion Post 9 Chaplain Ferguson Stewart leads the Pledge of Allegiance.
As The Army Goes Rolling Along begins to play, all those who have served in the United States Army rise to be recognized for their service.
Bobby Wilson speaks of his vision for our nation to Nod In Respect to all veterans.
Veterans share and admire the handmade crafts they received from Little Angels Daycare in Berryville. The tiny tots in Erica Pepple’s class made the gifts especially for Monday’s Memorial Day Service. Mark Pepple gives his Commander’s Address.
Sharon Parker sings God Bless America.
The American Legion Walker-Wilson Post 9 Honor Guard stand to honor all branches of the U.S. military.
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June 2: Kings River Cleanup
Kings River Watershed Partnership will hold its annual Carroll County cleanup on Saturday, June 2. If you would like to participate, meet at the Grandview bridge at 8 a.m. sharp. Bring your boat and a sack lunch. Following the cleanup there will be a cookout, door prizes, live music and a kayak raffle. For more information call 870- 654-4134 or visit kingsriverwatershed.org and click the river cleanup page.
June 2: Permaculture Study Group
The Northwest Arkansas Permaculture Study Group will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 2, at the Native Plant Garden in east downtown Eureka Springs next to the Art Wall. Chris Fischer and Faith and Michael Shah will talk about the history and purpose of the garden, new projects and identification of native plants.
June 3: Indigo Fischer Performance
Flutist Indigo Fischer will play at the Eureka Springs First United Methodist service at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 3.
June 3: Holiday Island Celebrates
The Holiday Island Celebrates event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, June 3, and will feature a variety of events. A drive-by tree carving tour will begin at Highway 23 and Holiday Island Drive. Pick up your driver pass, map and tickets at the entrance to Holiday Island and be eligible for grand prizes and raffle prizes. The Holiday Island Garden Club will be honoring National Garden Week with a Garden Party, Plant and Bake Sale while serving wine samplings and hors d’oeuvres at the Island Room next to the Recreation Center. The Holiday Island Community Garden will be open for visitors to view the beds, and the Rec Center will allow children and adults to paint rocks to hide and get their picture taken with tree carver Jason Morton. Children 12 and under can also play miniature golf if accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available for $5 at Coldwell Bankers, Cornerstone Bank in Holiday Island, Table Rock Landing, Sun Fest Market and Wolf Wellness Center. Children 12 and under are free. For more information, contact BJ Dennis at 479-721-7237.
June 3: EUUF Service
Citizens Climate Lobby focuses on building relationships and bipartisan organizing to create the political will to address climate change. Chris McNamara will address their policy proposal Carbon Free and Dividend, which is an equitable and effective pricing mechanism
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June 4: HI Blood Drive The Holiday Island Community Blood Drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, June 4, at the Elks Lodge No. 1042 at 4 Park Cliff Drive in the Holiday Island shopping center. There will be free cholesterol screening for all donors.
June 4: Metafizzies Meeting The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) meeting will feature a discussion led by Dr. Stephen Foster on how Einstein’s theories of energy and matter might explain occult phenomena at 7 p.m. Monday, June 4, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. All are welcome.
June 5: HI Art Guild Meeting The Holiday Island Art Guild will have their June meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, in Room A at the Holiday Island Clubhouse. The guest speaker will be Cynthia Re’ Robbins, a professional
artist for 25 years who has studied the Mische technique in Europe. She will speak about her life as an artist and be available to answer questions from the audience. All are welcome to attend.
June 9: Picnic Launch The Eureka Springs Community Center will celebrate the Phase One opening of its operating by hosting a community ‘Picnic Launch’ and ribbon-cutting event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 9. There will be food, fun, friends and family. The picnic is free and will include grilled hot dogs, chips, watermelon, cookies and drinks. There will be lawn games, music and friendly competitions. The ribbon-cutting will be held at 11:30 a.m., and the gym will open immediately after. The activities director will introduce guests to the community center offerings and possibilities for expansion and growth. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets.
June 10: EUUF Service Colleen Smith, development director for Northwest Arkansas Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), will discuss how CASA works and what needs there are in Carroll County at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 10, at 17 Elk St.
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Main Street, Chamber partner to highlight entrepreneurs
Main Street Eureka Springs and the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce have formed a partnership with a goal to shine a light and support the city that is built by entrepreneurs. This new collaboration will allow the group to focus on creating opportunities for current and potential entrepreneurs to flourish, come together and create new concepts through education, support and gatherings. Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce chief operating officer Paul Miller said, “With Main Street focused on downtown, the Mayor’s Economic Development Committee on the city and the Chamber focused on the region, you can see how a consistent and welcoming message to those looking to start a business would be appealing.” The group’s initial proposed action
plan is focused on creating an entrepreneur ecosystem in Eureka Springs. That includes a website geared to entrepreneurs, public relations efforts to highlight the entrepreneurs in our community, training opportunities, a cohesive open space and properties list, a start guide for new entrepreneurs and a cohort class for entrepreneurs. Main Street Eureka Springs’ executive director, Jacqueline Wolven, has been granted a Kaufman Foundation support grant to dive deeper into developing entrepreneur ecosystems and expects to apply concepts learned in the year one launch of the program. “We have been looking at what is obvious about downtown Eureka Springs for a long time,” Wolven said. “We are a community of entrepreneurs and through our Main Street Arkansas part-
nership we have helped with technical services to our district, but that scale is small and the opportunity for our destination is much greater. By partnering with the Chamber, our new group with shared resources will be able to provide opportunities to a larger geographic area.” The partnership is expected to work as component of the Mayor’s Task Force for Economic Development focusing tightly on support services, spotlighting and collaborative opportunities. The group will have five members from Main Street Eureka Springs: Jayme Brandt, Amanda Haley, Morgan Haney, Charles Mowery and Jacqueline Wolven, and five members from the Chamber of Commerce: Laurie Blood, Paul Miller, Mike Seals and two to be named.
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Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) has proven use (in large, multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled tests) especially for reducing pain, numbness and burning sensations in legs and feet due to Type 2 Diabetes. But the long list of benefits doesn’t stop there. People who are pre-diabetic find ALA helps with regulating sugar in the blood, which might slow down or stop the onset of full-blown Type 2 diabetes. The list includes heart benefits (for clogging of the arteries), energy production at the cellular level, causes vitamin C and E to last longer in our systems, helps get rid of the bad effects of cholesterol, may help with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Lou Gehrig’s, Huntington’s disease and glaucoma. There are 14 studies listed supporting the possible benefits in the PDR. Who do you think should be Citizen of the Week?
Send us your nominations citizen.editor.eureka@gmail.com
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Classifieds
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Announcements BASS LANE STORAGE Sale of shed contents #20 and #11 will be sold for non-payment of rent. Sale will be held on Thursday, June 7th at 11 a.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 209 Spring St., Eureka Springs, AR 72632 479-981-2001 Rev. John C. Gibson Join us every Sunday for an hour of Peace. Ease your worries, Strengthen your Heart. Everyone is Welcome! FLORA ROJA COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE & APOTHECARY-Carrying over 300 organic herbs, teas and spices. Large selection of supplies for all your DIY natural health, home and body care needs. Open Monday-Saturday, 11am-6pm, 119 Wall Street, 479-2536-4968/www.florarojaacupuncture.com THE EUREKA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET **We are accepting applications for new vendors. Come visit us for fresh fruits, vegetables, fresh baked goods, soaps, jellies, meats, and hot breakfast! In addition, the Thursday Market will now have meat. We have some great vendors here, come on down. Summer Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Community Center, 44 Kingshighway. (location of old High School) THE GOOD SHEPHERD HUMANE SOCIETY Will hold its monthly board meeting on the 4th Wednesday of the month. For the months of March, June and September the meetings will be held at 5:30 pm. The location will be at the Good Shepherd Humane Society Meet and Greet room. WINDOW CLEANING AND MORE Windows squeegee and brushed cleaned. Storefront/business/residential. A complete line of a variety of home care services. References since 1986, Favors IV 316-210-2401
Garage Sale
Garage Sale New Items Every Week
Saturday 9-4 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Holiday Island Shopping Center behind the Gas Station
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Garage Sale ESTATE SALE OF WAYNE WOLF 25 White River Lane in Holiday Island (On the Island). June 1st/2nd, 8am-4pm. Antiques, Furniture, Bedroom set, King size Tempurpedic, Kitchenware, Household items, Costume jewelry, Fishing tackle, Tools, RAIN or SHINE. MOVING SALE EVERYTHING Must Go! 9 Starlite Ave., HI, Friday/Saturday. Call for other showings, 816-752-7689/7208. All offers considered. The more you buy, the cheaper it gets! MOVING SALE FRIDAY, SATURDAY June 1st/2nd. 10am-? 121 Holiday Island Drive, HI. Furniture, Miscellaneous, too much to list! YARD SALE 17 PIVOT ROCK RD. #2. Saturday, June 2nd, 8am-3pm. Furniture, Loom and Stuff!
Help Wanted
GOLF COURSE
Cooks Wanted
Pay depends on experience Meals paid Golf benefits and tips included
Apply in person Holiday Island Golf Course #1 Country Club Drive 479-253-9511
NOW HIRING FULL TIME HOUSEKEEPER In Motel FULL TIME LINE COOK In Restaurant
Apply Anytime Between 9am & 9pm at Hotel Front Desk 325 W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs
$100 BONUS AT THE END Of November. Unique Bed & Breakfast looking for part-time year-round help in watering flowers and cleaning guest suites. $12/hr. to start. Pay review after 90 days for wage increase. Must have good transportation and phone. Please call 479-981-3685 to pick up an application. BLUE SPRING HERITAGE CENTER Now Hiring Garden laborers. Call (479) 253-9244.
Help Wanted BOOKKEEPER AND/OR TAX PREPARER Needed for local firm. Send resume to: taxmanage.eureka@gmail.com CABIN RESORT IN the Beaver Lake/Mundell area is seeking a part-time housekeeper, 3, possibly more, days a week. Sundays a must. Must be dependable, have transportation, cell phone. Great starting pay. Call 479-363-9991 to set up application/interview time. GOOD SHEPHERD HUMANE SOCIETY Is hiring for the following position: 1 Part-time Cat Tech (Wednesdays & Thursdays). Apply in person at the Shelter, 6486 Hwy 62, Eureka Springs. GREEN ACRE LODGE Has Immediate Openings for a CNA and Housekeeper. Call 479-530-3779 or bring resume to 89 Hillside Dr., Holiday Island. HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED PART-TIME. Year 'round position. Great pay plus tips. Sundays required. Rock House Rd. position also available. Apply in person: Sugar Ridge Resort, 1216 CR 113, 72631. LOCAL FLAVOR CAFE & AQUARIUS TAQUERIA are accepting applications for all positions! Drop off applications/resumes at Local Flavor Cafe MondayFriday between 2-5pm. 71 South Main, Eureka Springs. NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS For Wait staff, Prep cook, Conductor, and Gift Shop Clerk. Please apply in person at ES & NA Railway Depot.
Land for Sale BEAVER LAKEFRONT Property. 1.5 to 3 acres, 6 miles west from ES take 62 west to 187 to county road 120 and follow the signs. Call 479-253-2511/479-721-1545
Real Estate for Sale INTERIOR DESIGNER OFFERING Awesome contemporary-rustic cabin for sale by owner. 3BR/2BA, vaulted ceiling, stone fireplace, open floor plan, chef's kitchen, office, exercise room. 2 beautiful decks. 2 garages. Fully furnished optional and appointed. Secluded on 1.1 acres off Pivot Rock Rd. in Eureka. $229,000. Call 850-324-2628 for viewing, info and craigslist information .
Commercial for Sale
OWN SOME EUREKA Excellent Opportunity. Turnkey Restaurant/Bar. Great Location and Parking. Unlimited Potential, Under $100K. Owner Financing, WAC. 479-903-0699
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Commercial for Sale BUSY PROFITABLE 100% TURNKEY Gift Shop For Sale Business Only 100K Prime Location 479-244-6681 Jim RIDGE TOP RESORT Cabin rental business near Beaver Lake continues with nice sales increases. Four cabins and wedding chapel on 6+ peaceful acres. Fairly level property with good Hwy 187 frontage and room for expansion if desired. Perfect opportunity for someone in Grassy Knob area to acquire for ease of operation. Great opportunity to acquire a business for less than asset value and tremendous upside potential. $475,000 903-456-2397
Services Offered ANDY STEWART/OZARK PAINT COMPANY: Specializing in interior painting. Also exterior, decks and pressure washing services available. Call 479-253-3764. BACKHOE AND DUMPTRUCK SERVICE Top Soil, Mulch, Base Rock, Cleanup, Driveways, Utility Lines, Land Clearing and Footings. Starting at $65/hr. Bill Scallorn, 870-480-3739 DEBRA REID, LCSW Psychotherapy. Most insurances accepted. Call for appointment 479-244-7784. Sliding scale fee for cash payments. DITCHES DUG FOR WATER, Electrical lines and house footings. Call Bill 479-253-0833 HANDYMAN. Veteran Owned. Inside & out. Repairs, renew, cleanup, hauling, lawns, more. References 479-253-7147/870-505-6570. Visa/MC/Paypal. FB/@handymanservicesarkansas. HOMETOWN CARPET CLEANING Professional Residential/Commercial Carpet Cleaning, Area Rug Cleaning, Tile & Grout Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Pet Odor Removal & more! 479-418-3406 LAWN CARE & POWERWASHING: Call Cody for free estimates. Serving Eureka Springs and Berryville. Call or text 870-480-2114. NEED HELP? CALL BILLY! Commercial or Residential. Deck Refinishing, Power-washing, Leaf removal, Carpentry, Painting, Light construction, Gutter cleaning, Yard clean-ups, etc. 479-244-5827 RIKARD PLUMBING, LLC - 50 years plus experience. Licensed in Arkansas. We do remodels, new construction, and service calls. 417-271-0345 after 5:30p.m. 417-271-6623 SAW-N-LOGS By Tyler Thomas. Chainsaw Carving-Tree Sculpture. Commercial and Residential. See Pictures on Instagram: tylerthomas1224. Call 479-244-7853 for your sculpture!
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Services Offered
For Rent
CHIMNEY WORKS - Complete chimney services: sweeps, repairs, relining, and installation. Call Bob Messer. 479-253-2284
A STUDIO APARTMENT Available June 1st. Utilities included. New hardwood floors & paint. Pet friendly. Mountain/forest view, W/D on premises. References, Background check. Call/Leave Message 479-981-3449 10am-6pm
CLEAN PERFECTION The corners are as clean as the middle of the floor. Experienced 14 years. References available. No job too large or too small. Call 918-850-8148 (Local) FANNING'S TREE SERVICE Bucket Truck 65' reach. Professional trimming, stump grinding topping, removal, chipper. Free estimates. Licensed, Insured. 870-423-6780, 870-423-8305 HANDYMAN HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING Carpentry, drywall, decks, tile. One call does it all. We do small jobs. Bonded. Serving NWA since 1977. Bob Bowman. 479-640-5353 TOM HEARST Professional Painting and Carpentry Painting & Wood Finishing Trim & Repair Carpentry Drywall Repair & Texturing Pressure Washing 479-244-7096 TREE WORK - Skilled tree care: trimming, deadwooding and removals. Conscientious, professional arborist and sawmiller, Bob Messer 479-253-2284 WANT TO KNOW more about Essential Oils? Call to book your free class today! 417-342-0571
For Rent 1BD APARTMENT in Eureka Springs. Furnished/unfurnished, cat's welcome! $750/month, utilities included, 1st/last. Call/leave message 479-981-0360. 1-BR AVAILABLE SOON. See facebook Mountain View Apartments Eureka Springs photos. Call/text 479-244-5440 between 10am-6pm. Deposit same as first month. Utilities included. One level downstairs. Pets ok. 1BR FURNISHED APARTMENT 20 mile views on 7 acres. Private entrance. 7 minutes from downtown Eureka Springs. Quiet, non-smoking, references. $675/mo. plus utilities. F/L/S. Available June 15, call 479-304-8998
HOLIDAY ISLAND One Bedroom Furnished (optional) Apartment. $575 Includes all utilities, cable. No Pets. No smoking inside. F/L/S. Local References. 479-244-6746 SECLUDED OFF-GRID CABIN 2BR on 20 acres near lake. Solar/spring water. Available June. $650/mo. 479-409-1016 SENIOR HOUSING 1BR For seniors age 62 and up. Quiet neighborhoods, CH/CA, refrigerator, range, grab bars in bath. Water/trash paid. Community room/laundry on site. Rent based on income. Berryville: 870-423-6860 or 870-423-2156. Green Forest: 870-438-6558 or The Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-432-9721. Equal Opportunity Housing Developments.
Pet of the Week Ellie Mae (No. F18-0004) is an extremely spry, 8-yearold cat. She has a food allergy and must be adopted by a responsible owner that can keep her on her special diet. The good news is she loves her special food and you won’t have any trouble getting her to eat. She also loves to play with hair curlers which she will bring with her to her new home! She is spayed and has her shots. She’s available for adoption 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. For more information, call 479-253-9188.
Citizen of the Week Dr. John Muller, pictured on the right, is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Muller was nominated by the Good Shepherd Humane Society’s board and staff for his dedication to the animal shelter. Muller has been providing his services to the Good Shepherd community since 1978. In addition, he has volunteered many hours taking care of the wonderful dogs and cats in Carroll County. To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com.
SHORT TERM RESIDENTIAL Lease or lease option to buy . Immaculate. Fully furnished & appointed. Interior designer offering contemporary-rustic secluded cabin-Available June 23rd for 5-10 months, dates may be flexible. $1,000/mo. plus $1,000/deposit. References required. Absolutely no pets. Call for viewing appointment and Craigslist info, 850-324-2628.
Commercial for Rent BILLBOARD SPACE FOR LEASE Eureka Springs, 8 Miles West on 62 heading to town. $600/yr. 479-981-9898
Wanted WANTED 1972 AND OLDER VEHICLES Reasonable Prices Paid. Text Photo and Description to 479-253-4477 WONDERLAND ANTIQUES BUYS/SELLS antiques, primitives, unique vintage items. Open 10a.m.-5p.m. Closed Tuesday/Wednesday. Hwy. 62 East of Eureka 3 miles. 479-244-0943
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3BR HOUSE- UPPER Spring St. includes high end appliances, fixtures, and finishes. Will consider short term lease. $1,100/mo. F/L/S. Non-smoking, references, available immediately. Call 479-304-8998
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Supporting the shelter
Submitted photos
Cornerstone Bank raised $1,385 for Good Shepherd Humane Society in April as part of a campaign to increase awareness of everything the shelter does for Carroll County’s animals. Good Shepherd representatives Jay Fusaro, Sandra Mittler and Kathy Cobb recently stopped by locations in Eureka Springs, Holiday Island and Berryville to thank the bank.
At the Holiday Island location are (from left) Fusaro, Mittler, Carolyn Nichols, Tami Price, Judy Kelly, Cobb and doggies Karma and Billy.
At the Eureka Springs Financial Center are (from left) Fusaro, Mittler, Tesa Rogers, Tina Scott, Natalie Blitz, McKenna Kerston, Andrea Peterson, Cobb and doggies Karma and Billy.
Jo Ann Clark, Agent 802 W Trimble Avenue Berryville, AR 72616 Bus: 870-423-3443 jo.a.clark.b2wo@statefarm.com State Farm, Bloomington, IL 1211999
At the Berryville location are (from left) Nancy Eastburn, Donna Hodge, Mittler, Fusaro, Cobb, James Myatt, Landry Weston, Debbie Hill and doggies Karma and Billy.
Flint Street repairs to begin June 4
The city of Eureka Springs will begin repairs to Flint Street on June 4. The intersections of Flint and Jack and Flint and North Main will be closed for the duration of this project. One-lane traffic will
be maintained between North Main, First, Armstrong and Douglas streets. The project is scheduled to be complete in 30 days. If you have any questions or concerns, call Public Works at 479-253-9600.
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often her dancing partner before he joined the service. Smith said it was also exciting to see cars and airplanes become more common as she was growing up. “There weren’t very many cars when I was growing up,” she said. “When we were in schools and airplanes flew over, the teacher would turn school out and let us all go out and watch that airplane go over. That was something new to us.” She remembers the advancements in transportation from Charles Lindbergh making his historic flight from New York to Paris, to the Apollo 11 landing on the moon in 1969. “I was in those times,” Smith said. “I’ve seen everything change.” She said she married her husband, Andy Smith, on Oct. 10, 1936. “The first house me and my husband lived in, we paid $2 a month for it,” Smith said, “and that was hard for us to get. We milked cows for a living, and we had to take our little cream and eggs to the store and had to try to save $2 out of that and live on it.” She continued, “There were no jobs around hardly. My husband would sometimes gather corn for 50 cents a day.” Smith said she and her husband got married on a Saturday night and went back to work that Monday. “That was our honeymoon,” she said, laughing. “On Monday morning, he went to cut hay, and I got the rub board out.” On Saturday night, she said the neighbors had come over for the “shivaree,” a tradition where the wedding guests return to the newlyweds’ home and beat on pots and pans and shoot guns. “They shot guns and pounded on the walls, and then the bride and groom are supposed to have candy and cigars to pass out,” Smith said. “We brought out cigars and two big dishpans of candy. We bought it from Walkers, and they gave us a little salt and pepper and matches and a few little bitty things as gifts because we got our candy there.” Smith said their first house was a “dump house.” “When we first came home, it had one post under the porch to hold the roof up,” she said. “We had to use rocks to hold up the porch.”
Smith said people today wouldn’t believe how expensive everything has gotten. “We bought our first car for $15,” she said. “Andy took a freight train up to Joplin, Mo., and drove the car back down. Gas used to be about seven cents per gallon, so we would buy three gallons with a quarter.” She and her husband had five children: Sammy, Jimmy, Ralph, Larania and David. The couple celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1986, she said. Smith said she never thought about being this old when she was younger. “I don’t know how I feel about being 100 because I’ve never been there before,” she said, laughing. “I had an uncle who lived to 102 years old. I think that’s where I get it. My family has longevity.” Smith continued, “I’m so thankful for having a good memory. The Lord has blessed me with that.” She said she still has her driver’s license but decided to stop driving when she was 98. Smith said she has many hobbies that she kept up throughout her life, including quilting, tacking, embroidery and crochet. “My main hobby is piecing quilts,” she said. “You don’t realize how many hours it takes you to finish a quilt.” Smith said she was also a charter member of the Living Faith Church of God. “I’ve done a lot of church work,” she said. “A bunch of women at the church quilted and quilted every Tuesday, and we’d have booths set up on the Square and sell them. I think we sold one or two for $1,000, but most sold for $500 or $600.” Smith continued, “With the quilting and pie suppers and sales, we paid $5,000 a year on payments for our church.” In addition to her five children, she has nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. “We’ve had many a blessing,” Smith said. “The Lord let me live to see all my children grown and my grandchildren grown. Most of my great-grandchildren are grown, too. I’ve also gotten to be there to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversaries for my children, which is really special.” Smith said she is thankful that her life has been so blessed by God. There will be a birthday celebration for Smith from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 3, at the Carroll Electric Community Room. Everyone is invited to attend. Smith requests no gifts but would love to receive cards.
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An officer responded and took a report. 1:06 p.m. — A caller requested an officer to respond for a noise complaint. An officer responded and spoke with the individuals, who agreed to keep their music down. 5:45 p.m. — An officer responded to the report of a dog left in a car and located the vehicle, which was in the shade with the windows down. All was well. 6:48 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of theft and took a report. 8:25 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a vehicle abandoned on the street for three days. The officer located the owner, and the vehicle was moved. May 27 12:05 a.m. — An officer arrested a subject for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. 3:40 a.m. — An officer spoke with a manager from an area bar, who had advised of a possible theft. 8:35 a.m. — A caller requested an officer to respond for an individual camping in their vehicle. Officers responded and gave the individual a warning.
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11:03 a.m. — A caller requested an officer for a parking violation. An officer responded and issued a citation to the illegally parked vehicle. 11:26 a.m. — A caller requested an officer for traffic congestion. An officer responded for traffic control. 6:47 p.m. — An officer responded to an area bar to check the noise level. 7:41 p.m. — Officers checked the noise level at an area bar, which was below the allowed level. 8:49 p.m. — An officer spoke with a complainant and filed a report for a missing brief case. 8:53 p.m. — An officer spoke with a complainant about her ex-boyfriend and took information for a report. 10:35 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of an open door at an area residence. 11:04 p.m. — An officer responded to an area motel for a noise complaint. May 28 12:02 a.m. — A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a subject for driving while intoxicated, refusal to submit to a chemical test, careless driving, no motorcycle endorsement and no proof of insurance.
Eureka Springs Community Center 44 Kingshighway Saturday, June 9 11AM to 1PM Ribbon Cutting at 11:30AM
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