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VOLUME 19 NUMBER 52
JUNE 14, 2018
Community center opens its doors Photos on Page 8 n Tunnel collapses on downtown lot
n Improvements to Ellis Grade Wall
n Changes to after school program?
Property owner, city debate who should pay for repairs
Council votes to waive bidding, OKs emergency clause
Community center asks school board to take the reins
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DISPATCH Desk
June 4 6:28 p.m. — Officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance. A female subject was arrested on an outstanding Sebastian County warrant, and a male subject was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, aggravated assault on a family or household member, false imprisonment, fleeing, obstructing governmental operations, possession of a controlled substance, simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms, theft by receiving and theft of property. June 5 10:00 a.m. – A caller requested that an officer conduct a welfare check on a child because of past history and an issued protection order. 1:25 p.m. – A caller advised of a private-property accident. 8:00 p.m. – An officer responded to a report of illegally parked vehicles. The officer spoke to the business and advised that the vehicles needed to be moved. 8:08 p.m. – An officer responded to the report of a possibly intoxicated driver. The officer was unable to make contact with the subject. June 6 4:21 a.m. – An officer responded to a noise complaint and advised the subjects to keep quiet. 7:17 a.m. – An officer responded to a report that a subject was sitting by a hotel pool, was not a guest and appeared to be under the influence. The officer took the subject into custody for public intoxication. 7:37 a.m. – An officer arrested a subject for violating a protection order for a previous domestic violence incident. 11:16 a.m. – An officer responded to a report of squatters. The officer made contact with the complainant and resolved the issue without incident. 12:46 p.m. – Officers responded to a report of a couple in a verbal altercation. The caller advised the couple was driving by an apartment complex, and the woman screamed “He is driving drunk.
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Call the cops.” The officers were unable to make contact with the subjects. 1:31 p.m. – An officer responded to a report of a hospitalized domestic-violence patient and took information for a report. 9:00 p.m. – An officer responded to a reported theft. The officer determined it was a civil issue between the subject and his caretaker. 9:24 p.m. – An officer filed a report on a disturbance. 10:33 p.m. – An officer responded to a report of a subject with an active warrant for his arrest. The officer was unable to make contact with the subject. June 7 9:21 a.m. – A caller reported a missing wallet but later found the wallet at a lost and found. 4:09 p.m. – An officer filed a report of theft. 7:24 p.m. – An officer filed a report after responding to a physical altercation between two subjects. 7:31 p.m. – An officer responded to a report of a fight between two subjects. The officer made contact with the subjects and determined there was no disturbance. All was well. 10:28 p.m. – An officer responded to an alarm. All was well. June 8 4:02 a.m. – An officer responded to a report of a suspicious person sitting on a bench. Upon arrival, the subject went into a hotel. All was well. Can’t a person sit on a bench in peace? 11:43 a.m. – An officer filed a report on a one-vehicle accident. 12:44 p.m. – An officer arrested two subjects on outstanding warrants. 6:15 p.m. – An officer responded to a report of a possibly intoxicated subject. The officer was unable to make contact with the subject. 11:18 p.m. – An officer arrested a subject for public intoxication. June 9 8:20 p.m. – Officers responded to a report of loud music. The officers adSee Dispatch, page 5
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Repairs underway after Eureka Springs tunnel collapses on Main Street By Samantha Jones
A popular parking lot in downtown Eureka Springs is temporarily out of commission after a tunnel collapsed earlier this month. John Cross, who owns the parking lot, said he heard about the collapse at 5:15 p.m. Friday, June 1. When it first appeared, Cross said, the hole was about the size of a washtub. As of June 6, Cross said, the hole was about 66 by 40 feet and 25 to 30 feet deep. Cross remembered when he first saw the collapse, saying it was larger than you’d think. “You could look in there and see that was just the tip of the iceberg,” Cross said. “It was big, and it was a safety hazard.” By June 4, Cross said, he got a construction crew working to repair the hole. He’ll know more about the repairs as construction continues, Cross said. “I know it’s going to be very expensive, and I doubt the city will help me,” Cross said. The parking lot is on his private property, Cross said, but it’s located over a city storm sewer. “There’s no argument. It’s a city storm sewer,” Cross said. Mayor Butch Berry said it’s not the city’s responsibility to fix the hole. “It’s not our property,” Berry said. The reason the tunnel collapsed, Berry said, is because of the way early residents filled in gullies to build parking lots or structures. There are many gullies and valleys in Eureka Springs, Berry said, that aren’t filled in properly. He explained how to properly fill a gully, saying you must use the right material and compact it down every six inches. “When you fill a valley with tires, cars, refrigerators, horseshoes … over a period of time, as the water seeps down over the ground, you’re going to have soil moving away from that area,” Berry said. “It’s never been compacted. What you have is the earth settling.” Cross said his grandfather built the
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A crew from Jimmy Jones Excavation works to repair a large hole created by a collapsed tunnel in downtown Eureka Springs.
courthouse downtown, when it was surrounded by creeks. “When they filled it in, they didn’t fill it in today like we do with clay and rocks,” Cross said. “They filled it with mattresses, bottles … anything they could get their hands on to put in there, and of course a lot of it rotted out.” Cross said he purchased the parking lot in 1977, saying several lots were included on one deed. That doesn’t include the storm sewer, Cross said. “We know who built the buildings, but we don’t know if they built the storm sewer,” Cross said. “I call it the city storm sewer, and that’s exactly what it is.” Cross is no stranger to repairing a collapsed tunnel. He said this is the fifth time he’s faced this problem, saying the first cave-in happened 10 to 15 years ago. Carroll County Judge Sam Barr helped repair
the fourth collapse, Cross said, right next to the courthouse. “The city didn’t even fix that,” Cross said. Public works director Dwayne Allen said the city is doing its best to help, but it is Cross’ property. “We’re doing everything we can. It’s private property, so legally, we can’t work in there,” Allen said. “We’re going to do everything legally we can, but there are some things we can’t do.” Cross thanked Allen for his help and said he is working to repair the hole immediately. “I can’t sit around and wait for the city council to meet to see what they’re going to do with it,” Cross said. With so many collapses over the years, Cross said, he’s concerned about what might happen in case of a flood. “It’s not only a public safety issue. It’s
a flood issue,” Cross said. “It’s collapsed, which means if we get a hard rain … water’s got to go someplace, and it’s going to go to Mud Street and the lower part of the courthouse where the water department is.” He continued, “Then, it will be a water department. The mayor will start to come around when the water starts rising above his socks.” In the meantime, Cross said, he’s focused on repairing the parking lot. His construction crew is working constantly, Cross said, even on Saturdays. Cross said he’s grateful to his construction crew, Allen and the Eureka Springs Police Department. “Everyone has been very helpful, so I’m getting a lot of help whether I get any money from the city,” Cross said. “We’re not sure how much it’s going to cost yet, either. That’s just one of the luxuries of owning property.”
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Property owner ordered to apply to HDC for roof, porch repairs By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Eureka Springs property owner Paul Minze has the right to repair the roof and porch of his home, but only if he submits an application to the Historic District Commission, Carroll County Circuit Judge Scott Jackson ruled at the conclusion of a pre-trial hearing Tuesday. Minze’s attorney, Tim Parker, said Minze didn’t apply to the HDC to replace the roof because he believed a stop work order issued two years ago wouldn’t allow him to. Minze filed a lawsuit against the city of Eureka Springs on Feb. 10, 2016, after the Historic District Commission issued the stop work order earlier that month. Minze received a certificate of appropriateness from the commission on Jan. 21, 2015, to repair the porch, windows, siding, decks and doors. City building inspector Bobby Ray said Tuesday the stop work order was issued because Minze allegedly improperly repaired a window and began working on interior renovations without a permit. When he spoke with Minze, Ray said, Minze confused the certificate of appropriateness with a building permit. “He made several references to him already having a permit or approval from the HDC,” Ray said. Since the stop work order was issued and the lawsuit was filed, city attorney Tim Weaver said Minze asked to continue
repairs on the interior of his home. City officials allowed him to do that, Weaver said, even though they didn’t have to. “The city had no problem with that, except for the fact that at that point, Mr. Minze let his lawsuit sit for over a year before he decided he wanted something else done,” Weaver said. “Then he files a motion without formally asking to do what he’s asking to do today.” Minze sent two contractors to speak with city preservation officer Glenna Booth about the work, Parker said, and Booth turned them down. Contractors Dennis Alexander and Eli Bates said Booth didn’t approve or deny the request because of the stop work order. Booth said that’s not exactly how it happened. “I told them I probably could not approve it because of the stop work order, but I didn’t receive an application to pass on to the commission,” Booth said. Booth said the roof repair would fall under administrative approvals, which would automatically be placed on the HDC’s agenda so long as the work is appropriate. She can’t put any work on the agenda, Booth said, without an application. Ray agreed with that. “Even with administrative approval, there’s still an application,” Ray said. “The application was never made.” Weaver asked Minze why he didn’t submit an application for the work, and Minze said it’s because of the stop work
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order. The roof is in dire need of repair, Minze said. “Why would you, if you really, truly believe the roof is about to bring itself down, go through the trouble of putting all these improvements in the house if the roof is simply going to open up and ruin all your improvements?” Weaver asked. “Well, I don’t know about you, but I like living in luxury,” Minze said. “I am not going to live in a dump. The inside will be luxury.” In the last few months, Minze said, the porch has begun separating from the house. “That is the reason now that I am in court,” Minze said. “I want to get this repaired. Now is the time to get this repaired.” Jackson said Minze has the right to improve his property, but the city has the right to review the work he wants to do. “There’s an easy fix, and that’s for him to re-apply and for the city to review the application and announce their findings,” Jackson said. Jackson ordered Minze to apply to the HDC for the roof and porch repairs, saying the stop work order doesn’t apply to new work. The order is still in place for the work Minze applied for in 2015, Jackson said. The case is scheduled to go to trial at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, in the courtroom of the Carroll County Western District Courthouse in Eureka Springs.
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Council agrees to waive bidding for Ellis Grade project By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs City Council voted Monday night to waive bidding to repair Ellis Grade Wall, but the decision didn’t come without debate. Mayor Butch Berry explained that he’s been working with the owner of the property to find a cost that will work for everyone, saying an old ordinance says the cost of repairs will be split between the property owner and the city. “We need to get this done as soon as possible, and the owner has agreed,” Berry said. “He agreed last week with the cost … so this is the total project cost. It’s not our share. It’s the total cost.” Berry said the total cost is $21,484.38. The council needed to approve an ordinance, Berry said, to waive bidding on the project. Alderman David Mitchell asked why the ordinance didn’t specify that the cost will be split. “It looks the way the ordinance is written that we’re paying for it,” Mitchell said. Berry said an existing ordinance legally requires the property owner to pay half of any repairs, and Mitchell asked if that could be included in the ordinance waiving bidding. City attorney
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vised the subjects to turn their music down. 10:17 p.m. – Officers responded to a report of loud music. The subjects turned off their music. 10:43 p.m. – Officers responded to a report of a possible domestic disturbance. The officers determined that the altercation was verbal only. The subjects separated for the night. 10:52 p.m. – Officers responded to a report of a reckless driver. June 10 1:17 a.m. – An officer filed a report about a dispute that included a damaged vehicle.
Tim Weaver said that’s not necessary because of the other ordinance. “We have a law. We will pay half, and the owner will pay half,” Weaver said. “Should the owner fail to pay for their half, we would rely on a lawsuit on that ordinance to bring them into compliance.” “Did you write this ordinance?” Mitchell asked. “No, sir, I did not,” Weaver said. “That’s what I thought when you answered that question,” Mitchell said. Alderwoman Kristi Kendrick asked why the council needed to approve the ordinance so quickly, and Berry said it’s because the wall is slowly coming down. “If we don’t start work on it, the rest of the retaining wall could fall down,” Berry said. “I don’t know if you’ve been by Ellis Grade lately, but the stone has fallen.” Kendrick said she has a problem with the city contracting to pay the full amount while only being responsible for half of it. Berry explained why the ordinance includes the full amount, saying the total cost of the repair is what matters most when it comes to waiving bidding. There’s another ordinance, Berry said, legally requiring the property owner to pay half of the repairs.
“If the owner doesn’t pay his half, we have to sue him,” Kendrick said. “Certainly, we could add more language to this ordinance which provides that the city only enter into contract for half the amount, and that would depend upon the owner entering into contract for half.” If the council decided to wait to approve the ordinance, Weaver said, the wall might fall and that repair would cost much more than $21,484.38. Alderwoman Melissa Greene said she’s fine with approving the ordinance. “I say let’s get it done. I believe this man is an honorable man,” Greene said. “I want to get it done so it doesn’t cost us any more money.” Greene moved to approve the ordinance on a first reading, and the council agreed to do so. The council approved the ordinance on second and third readings by title only, along with the emergency clause. Also at the meeting, Mitchell suggested moving the Lake Leatherwood City Park sales tax money into a fund monitored by finance director Lonnie Clark. Mitchell said the council controls that tax money but has kept it under the management of parks. “Only the city council can control the funds by budgeting an appropriation,”
Mitchell said. “Parks commission only controls the revenues derived from the parks.” The tax would still be used for Lake Leatherwood City Park, Mitchell said, but it would be under the control of the city instead of the parks commission. “It would allow parks to access that money based on the use at Lake Leatherwood,” Mitchell said. “It still wouldn’t cut off parks from accessing it. It would just be under the finance director.” Kendrick said she agreed with Mitchell, and alderwoman Mickey Schneider said she was confused. Schneider moved to discuss the idea at the council’s next meeting with Clark and parks director Justin Huss present, and the council agreed to do so. In other business, the council approved the 2017 budget clean-up resolution and an ordinance restricting parking on a part of Washington Street on a first reading. During council comments, Mitchell said he’s not planning to run for re-election in the fall. “My position is definitely wide open. You don’t have to worry about me,” Mitchell said. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, June 25, at The Auditorium.
1:58 a.m. – An officer responded to a request to help find a subject’s wife. 2:12 a.m. – Officers responded to a disturbance. The officers determined that the altercation was verbal only. The subjects separated for the night. 3:02 a.m. – Officers responded to a noise complaint at an area motel. No report was needed. 8:18 a.m. – An officer responded to a request to help a subject find his wife. The officer stood by while the subject located his wife. 10:47 a.m. – An officer filed a report of theft. 12:07 p.m. – The animal control officer issued a subject a warning for leav-
ing a dog in a locked vehicle. 9:45 p.m. – Officers responded to a report of a disturbance at an area business. The officers made contact with the subject and determined it was verbal only. No charges were filed.
June 11 6:24 a.m. – An officer responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle. The officer advised the subjects of the law regarding sleeping in public. No report was needed.
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Do you think the summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un will have a lasting impact?
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Remedy for the ages
Looking young and slowing down the aging process, or even reversing it, is possible if you believe results of a study published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine written by Daniel Rudman, MD. Many of the markers of aging such as wrinkled skin, flab, hair loss, decreased energy, poor sleep, lowered sex drive and poor general health are impacted and even reversed if you use a now considered safe supplement called Human Growth Hormone (HGH). HGH can be prescribed by your MD and in that form requires close monitoring. This increases levels in your body via injections and can be quite expensive though very effective, but I’m describing supplements taken orally. HGH can be safely and legally purchased over the counter in homeopathic oral spray form or an amino acid for-
mula which when used helps your own body create more. The amino acid formula typically contains L-ornithine, L-tyrosine and perhaps B vitamins and C. According to an article written by Julian Whitaker, MD, supplementation to improve HGH levels is very safe. Note that I’m not a strong fan of the amino acid formula approach as this only provides the framework to improve your own production of HGH. If you can’t produce more, you simply won’t. I lean toward the homeopathic oral spray. As we age our pituitary gland produces less and less HGH leading to the signs of aging — the drop-off is huge after the age of 30. Bodybuilders have known for a long while, one way of adding muscle mass and reducing fat stores is to supplement with HGH while working out. In other studies of senior
citizens, growth hormone deficiency has been linked to obesity and loss of Jim Fain muscle mass. And researchers at the University of Chicago found what seems to be a link between middle-age spread and sleep patterns as we get older. They found the quality of sleep decreases with age along with the body’s production of HGH. Exactly what all of this means remains as elusive as figuring out the chicken or egg problem. Beauty sleep seems to be aptly named and adding either of these two methods of supplementation to your health toolbox seems prudent to me. Especially since safety has been firmly established when used properly. Sleep better, retain beauty, improve muscle mass — a dream come true.
Library hosts Teen Summer Reading Program every Friday
The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library’s Teen Summer Reading Program is in full swing. From making gemstone soap to playing Dungeons and Dragons, every Friday brings a free program
from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for ages 10 to 18 in the library annex meeting room. Teens who sign up for the program have the chance to win $100 at the end of summer party and slots are quickly filling up for
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the ever-popular, annual overnight teen lock-in June 30. For more information, go to the library events calendar at www. EurekaLibrary.org or call 479-2538754.
172 votes cast
Do you think the parks commission should be absorbed into city government?? m Yes: 6.4% (11 votes) m No: 93.6% (161 votes)
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Purple Hearts
2018 SEASON
JUNE 22 – JULY 20
Photo by Tavi Ellis
Carroll County is an official Purple Heart County, as designated by this sign that was hung Monday morning on Arkansas Highway 23 near Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. Pictured from left to right are U.S. Navy SEAL veteran Jerold L. Weaver, a recipient of nine Purple Hearts for being wounded in combat; Michael Angelow of the Carroll County Road Department; Army and Vietnam War veteran Johnnie L. Scroggins; Carroll County Judge Sam Barr; Carroll County Veterans Service Officer Alex Brown; and Purple Heart Region V Commander Charles W. Adkins.
fools in love Singers and musicians from across the nation come together for a series of truly inspired performances at Inspiration Point in Eureka Springs
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Purple Heart Region V Commander Charles W. Adkins and Eureka Springs Mayor Butch Berry share a smile as Berry holds up a plaque noting Eureka Springs’ distinction as a Purple Heart City.
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Grand opening
Photos by Tavi Ellis
The Eureka Springs Community Center celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, June 9.
Spanish classes will be offered with Carmen Rose.
KUAF correspondent Jacqueline Froelich interviews Cat Luna, the community center’s director of activities.
Board member Jean Elderwind invites visitors to become founding members and receive a plaque and original glass block salvaged from the old high school These kids can’t get enough adrenaline rush! on site.
During an emotional moment, board member Bill Featherstone thanks chairwoman Diane Murphy for her selflessness and leadership.
Board members have given a huge part of their lives over the last few years, working and waiting for this day to come.
Volunteers from Equity Bank provide grilled hot dogs.
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The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is in full swing. For a full list of activities, visit the events calendar at www.EurekaLibrary.org.
Lena is fond of assembling Lego people heads into a totem pole.
Eager minds gather around as librarian April Griffith demonstrates the art of wire wrapping stones to make jewelry.
Calliope loves the library… they provide snacks during Lego Club!
All supplies and tools are supplied free of charge and each week a new craft is offered.
Digging through the boxes and finding the perfect Lego is super satisfying.
Thomas shows off his cool Lego Club sign.
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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.
June 14: Lego Club
The Lego Club will have a new weekly building challenge at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at the Carnegie Library. For more information, visit Eureka Library.org, email info@eurekalibrary.org or call 479-253-8754.
June 14: Flag Day
Celebrate the 241st anniversary of Flag Day with the Holiday Island Elks Lodge 1042, American Legion 36, Boy Scouts Troop 67, Opera in the Ozarks and pastor Bob Herring at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at the Elks Lodge at 4 Park Cliff Drive in Holiday Island. Bring any distressed flags for proper disposal. Refreshments will follow.
June 14: ESSA Studio Stroll
The Wood, Iron and 2-D Studios will be featured in the Eureka Springs School of the Arts (ESSA) Studio Stroll on Thursday, June 14. The featured workshop in the 2-D Studio will be ‘Introduction to Pastels’ with instructor Vic Mastis. In the Wood and Iron Studios will be Les Brandt’s ‘Woodturning: All Aspects’ and ‘Making a Viking Chest’ with instructors Bob Patrick and Doug Stowe. Visit ESSA-Art.org or call 479-253-5384 for more information.
June 15 through 17: Blues Weekend
The 2018 Eureka Springs Blues Weekend will be held Friday, June 15, through Sunday, June 17. Free music in Basin Spring Park will begin at 5 p.m. Friday, June 15, with Selwyn Birchwood. On Saturday, the free music will continue in the park at 3 p.m. with local favorite Brick Fields. The headline show at The Auditorium at 36 S. Main St. will be at 8 p.m. Saturday and will feature Coco Montoya with special guest Carolyn Wonderland. Tickets range from $20 to $40 for the headline show and may be purchased online at TheAud.org. The weekend ends with a Father’s Day Blues Picnic at Turpentine Creek at noon Sunday, June 17. There will be food and drinks, carts and crafts, a harmonic workshop and music from Tony Redman and Fast Johnny Ricker Band. The grand finale will be at 4:30 p.m. and will feature musicians who performed during Blues Weekend in a legendary Blues jam. Tickets are $20 at the gate or $15 in advance at EurekaSpringsBlues.com.
June 17: EUUF Service
Rabbi Rob Lennick will speak on “If You Have Cooties, Raise Your Hand… Reflections on the Fire Art of Stigmatizing” at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 17, at 17 Elk St.
June 18: Puppets by Paul
Puppets by Paul will put on a show at the Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library at 194 Spring St. at 3 p.m. Monday, June 18, and discuss how his puppets are made. For more information, visit Eureka Library.org, email info@eurekalibrary.org or call 479253-8754.
June 18: Metafizzies Meeting
The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) meeting will feature a session of diving singing and sound meditation led by Rebekah Clark at 7 p.m. Monday, June 18, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. No vocal experience is necessary. Chants and mantras from multiple traditions will be used.
June 19: Movie at the Library
The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library will show ‘Singin’ in the Rain,’ rated G, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, at 194 Spring St. For more information, visit Eureka Library.org, email info@ eurekalibrary.org or call 479-253-8754.
June 20: Music at the Library
The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library will help kids make their own music with Boomwhacker musical tubes at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, at
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June 21: Lego Club
The Lego Club will have a new weekly building challenge at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at the Carnegie Library. For more information, visit Eureka Library.org, email info@eurekalibrary.org or call 479-253-8754.
June 24: EUUF Service
Kelly McDonough, executive director of the Eureka Springs School of the Arts (ESSA), will discuss the impact of art in the community and ESSA’s role in providing programming and opportunities for everyone at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 24, at 17 Elk St.
June 27: Ladies of Faith
The Ladies of Faith will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 27, at the Kings Hill Pioneer Church. Martha Bateman will share her testimony on what the Lord has done in her life. She is the author and publisher of the book ‘Prophetic Prayers.’ There will be coffee, cookies and fellowship. For more information, contact Margo Pryor at 870-423-9399.
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Passing the reins: Community center asks school board to continue after-school program children on a daily basis.” While the newly opened community center can provide after-school activities like basketball and other recreation, she said it cannot house the after-school program. “We’re convinced the after-school program is essential for the community so we can help bolster education at its base right at the very beginning,” Remenar said. Murphy said the program cost $21,556.05 last school year. She said the current fee schedule is $4 a day for the first child and $2 a day for the second and third child from the same family. Additional children in the same family are free, she said. “Most of that was funded by the community center solely off of local donations,” Murphy said. “A small amount came from fees, but fees were low because we wanted to make sure we were serving everyone.” She continued, “Over $13,000 was raised locally to fund this program. We run total-
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The Community Center After-School Program filled a big need in the Eureka Springs community, and the Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation is hoping the Eureka Springs School District can continue providing the program. Chairwoman Diane Murphy and board member Kathy Remenar presented their proposal Monday to the Eureka Springs School Board. Remenar said the program was modeled after the Twenty First Century After-School Initiative and is a way to provide learning opportunities to children who need them. “No matter what program you have, it’s important to understand why you have it,” she said. “Our concern has always been that children are going home to an empty house because their parents work. Research says after-school education makes a difference.” Remenar said research has shown that after-school programs improve academic performance, improve classroom engagement, improve school activity participation, increase successful homework completion, increase motivation and focus, decrease disciplinary incidents, improve decision-making skills, reduce likelihood of dropping out and decrease risky behaviors. “The after-school program benefits children,” she said. “I have had untold numbers of parents say this is really important for them and their children. When the community center asked the community what
they wanted, one of the first things they said was something for our children to do after school.” At present, Remenar said 90 students are enrolled in the program, and daily attendance varies between 30 and 50 students depending on the time of year. The program is led by director Carrie Gay, a licensed instructor, and has met all of the minimum licensing requirements for “outof-school time” facilities because it is held at Eureka Springs Elementary School, Remenar said. “Moving this program into the community center is not an option because we cannot meet these requirements,” she said. “We wouldn’t be able to for several years. It’s just not possible.” Remenar continued, “The elementary school already meets them, and Carrie went back and got all of the certifications necessary. Because of that, we were able to serve Essential Oils • Healthy Snacks • Natural Foods • Medical Supplies • Fresh Eggs • Skin Care • Vitamins
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ly on donations as a community center. We don’t have any sort of tax-based funding. That’s a huge ask for our community to continue funding the program.” Murphy said the community center foundation’s hope is that the school district can still make the program happen, whether through partnership or by taking over the program. “We’re happy to continue running it, and we would love to have a grant from you to do that,” she said. “We’re also happy for you to take it over and use what we’ve done as a model.” Murphy continued, “We’re not feeling proprietary about it. It doesn’t have to be a community center program, but our feeling is that is has to be a community offering. We would love your participation and support to make that happen.” See Reins, page 13
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“The problem with us continuing this,” Remenar said, “is that we would have to raise fees to such a level that we would be excluding the very children we want to have in this program. It seems counterproductive to what we’re trying to do.” Board member Al Larson said there may be a solution to the program’s funding needs. “Come September, we’re going to ask the community center for a $20,000 lease payment,” he said. “That’s approximately what we’re talking about for this program, so I’m going to propose we do some forgiveness for this upcoming year of that amount.” Board president Chris McClung said the board can discuss the proposal at a later meeting. “We better check with legal before we take any action,” said treasurer Pam McGarrah. The board voted to approve a meal price increase for the 2018-19 school year. Superintendent Bryan Pruitt said breakfast and adult lunch prices will stay the same. Elementary and middle school lunch prices will increase by 10 cents, he said, and high school lunch prices will increase by 30 cents. “Some of this is required by law, and some of it is that we’re trying to offer some new options in our lunch plan to get more kids to eat in the cafeteria,” Pruitt said. The board voted to approve revisions to the 2017-18 and 2018-18 Stipend Salary Schedules. “We’ve currently been paying high school quiz bowl a $300 stipend, and the personnel policies committee (PPC) has recommend-
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ed that we also do that for the middle school gifted and talented and quiz bowl kids,” Pruitt said, “so I recommend we add that $300 stipend for middle school quiz bowl.” The board later voted to approve the Community Service Learning community partner applications for Eureka Christian Health Outreach (ECHO) Thrift Store and the Eureka Springs Rotary Club. High school principal David Gilmore said the Community Service Learning program allows seniors to volunteer at approved off-campus sites in the community for course credit. “The board has to approve off-campus sites, and we have to send that to the state board of education to be approved,” he said. “Once they do that, the supervisor at these off-campus sites can sign off on students’ hours, and the students have to come back and do reflections on what they did.” Good Shepherd Humane Society (GSHS) is already approved as a community partner from years past, Gilmore said, and the high school wants to add the community center as a community partner in the future. “Students can go out and spend time volunteering under supervisors,” he said. “They’re benefiting the community, using their time wisely and learning from the experience.” The board also elected new officers at the meeting. Chris McClung was elected president. Al Larson was elected vice president, and Gayla Wolfinbarger was elected secretary. The board also welcomed new member Travis Holloway. The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 9, in the administration building.
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Parks commission discusses bike shuttle, city council By Alex Gladden WhitneyAlexGladden@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission is shuttling in some new ideas for the downhill mountain bike trails at Lake Leatherwood City Park. At a workshop Tuesday, June 5, the commission discussed the details of implementing a shuttle system for the trails. The commissioners decided to take a 60-day trial period to test the shuttle service, which will drop cyclists off and pick them up after their ride down the trail at Lake Leatherwood, parks director Justin Huss said. The downhill trails will open Thursday, June 14, and the shuttle could potentially open by the end of June. During the 60-day trial period, the commission will pay two contractors to shuttle cyclists and their bikes. For this interval, Huss said, the shuttle will be free for the cyclists. That could
change after the trial period, he said. The commission is considering working with Adventure Mountain Outfitters and Phat Tire Bike Shop to run the shuttle. Huss said he’s negotiating with the businesses to receive the best deal for the commission, but he expects to pay them about $350 to $400 a day. The businesses will most likely alternate the days that they work the shuttle, Huss said. Chairman Bill Featherstone and commissioner Ferguson Stewart voiced concerns about working with Adventure Mountain Outfitters, describing the representative as a rule-breaker. “You know we’re getting in bed with a known rule-breaker,” Featherstone said. Denton West, the owner of Adventure Mountain Outfitters, declined to comment on the issue. For the 60-day period, Huss said, the contractors will provide both the vehicles and the trailers to haul the cyclists as a part of the shuttle. After that, the
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commission might look into buying its own vehicles and trailers, Huss said. He said it all depends on the data the commissioners gather during the 60-day trial. “I’m convinced it’s going to be either better than we’re expecting or worse,” Featherstone said. Throughout the initial trial, the commissioners will be able to determine what they need to do to keep wait times for the shuttle down and to ensure a quality experience, Huss said. Commissioner Cameron DeNoewer said cyclists often pay thousands of dollars for their equipment, so it’s important the trailers the commission uses don’t damage the bicycles. Commissioner Christian Super suggested reassessing the shuttle system halfway through the 60-day period. The commission will still have to finalize a daily and monthly schedule for the shuttle, Huss said. The commission moved on to discuss the city council’s recent rejection of a motion to dissolve the parks commission. Two of the council members, Kristi Kendrick and David Mitchell, voted to disband the parks commission, but the other four members voted against the measure, choosing to keep the commission autonomous from city government. “I think it’s pretty openly obvious
that we have openly hostile … members there,” Huss said. “I don’t think you can define that any other way, and that’s going to be a challenge.” DeNoewer thought the issue stemmed from a lack of information about the parks commission. “They have no idea what it entails,” DeNoewer said. Featherstone said the parks commission should be separate from the city government, keeping it apolitical and autonomous from city council. “We’re about parks, and it should never be political, and it should never be personal,” Featherstone said. The parks commission does listen to the wishes of Eureka Springs residents, Featherstone said. “We don’t have autonomy from the citizens we serve,” Featherstone said. The commission is waiting to get confirmation from the Eureka Springs Community Center about the location of the greenhouse, the project Kendrick and Mitchell expressed concern about at previous council meetings. The commission agreed to keep focusing on the Eureka Springs community. “Why do you want to bust that up? We represent the will of the town,” Featherstone said. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, at The Auditorium.
New Lake Leatherwood trails to open this Thursday
The Walton Family Foundation and the Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission will officially open the newest downhill mountain biking trails at Lake Leatherwood with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 14. Members of the Walton Family Foundation, parks director Justin Huss, members of the parks and recreation commission, the City Advertising and Promotion
Commission (CAPC), members of the mayor’s office and city council members will be in attendance. The event will be held at the Cabin on Bear Mountain, just south of the old Anglers Restaurant and across Highway 62 just west of Lake Leatherwood. Limited free shuttle downhill service will be provided, and light refreshments will be provided by Mud Street Café and Annex.
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Ross, Hoos in runoff for GOP sheriff nomination By Kelby Newcomb and Scott Loftis CCNNews@cox-internet.com
Early voting began Tuesday in the runoff to determine whether Jim Ross or Alan Hoos will be the Republican nominee for Carroll County Sheriff. There is also a runoff for constable in Polo township and for the Republican nomination for District 83 state representative. “The District 83 runoff only affects the polling site of Osage Baptist Church,” Carroll County election coordinator Sherry Cochrane said. “It will affect five precincts at Osage.” Early voting for the runoffs will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, through Friday, June 15, and Monday, June 18, at the Carroll County Clerk’s office at the Eastern District Courthouse in Berryville and the Western District Courthouse in Eureka Springs. Cochrane said there will be no Saturday voting. The runoff election will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, at voters’ regular precincts. In the May 22 primary, Ross and Hoos each won five of the 11 precincts where votes were cast. There were two precincts — Liberty and Dry Fork — where no one voted in the primary. Ross is the Berryville Police Department’s school resource officer and Hoos is a former chief deputy with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. Ross received 1,330 votes (45.3 percent) in the primary, while Hoos received 1,011 votes (34.5 percent). Harrison Police Department patrolman Jack Gentry Jr., who was the Republican nominee in the 2016 general
election but lost to incumbent Sheriff Randy Mayfield, finished third in this year’s primary with 594 votes (20.2 percent). Gentry won just one precinct — Dry Fork/Omega, where he received four of eight total votes. The winner of the Ross/Hoos runoff will face Democrat Mark Bailey in the November general election. Bailey was unopposed in the primary. Mayfield, a Democrat, did not seek a third term. Under a change in state law, the sheriff will serve a four-year term beginning in 2019. In the Republican race for state representative from District 83, Donald Ragland of Marshall and Newton County Sheriff Keith Slape advanced to the runoff. In the primary, Ragland received 2,214 votes (40.3 percent) district-wide and Slape got 1,864 votes (33.9 percent). Timmy Reid of Marshall received 1,423 votes (25.9 percent) and did not make the runoff. In Carroll County, Ragland received 78 votes (45.9 percent), compared with 59 votes (34.7 percent) for Slape and 33 votes (19.4 percent) for Reid. In the Republican race for constable of Polo Township, incumbent Jeffery B. Usrey received 88 votes (44.2 percent) in the primary while Nick Samac received 60 votes (30.2 percent) and Eric Griesenauer received 51 votes (25.6 percent). Usrey and Samac advanced to the runoff. A total of 3,783 Carroll County voters cast ballots in the primary — 23.4 percent of the county’s 16,191 registered voters. The vast majority — 2,994 — voted in the Republican primary while 731 voted in the Democratic primary. The remaining 58 voters cast
Basketball game fundraiser scheduled for Aug. 18
The Eureka Springs Fraternal Order of Police will host a basketball game fundraiser at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at Eureka Springs High School. This year, a team of Eureka Springs police officers will compete against a team of former Arkansas Razorbacks. Area county businesses and residents are welcome to purchase tickets or sponsorships.
The Fraternal Order of Police includes officers in Eureka Springs, Green Forest and Berryville. The lodge is raising funds for its Death and Disability Fund. This is to help out a member if they are killed or injured in the line of duty, as well as officers in Arkansas who lose their lives performing their duty. To purchase tickets, call 479-502-3183.
ballots only in the non-partisan judicial election and school election. Voters who cast a Democratic ballot in the primary are not eligible to vote in the runoff. Registered voters who did not vote in the primary are eligible to cast ballots in the run0ff. Cochrane said voting and tabulation for the school election and primary went smoothly this year thanks to the new voting machines from the Arkansas Secretary of State’s Office. “Everything went great in the primary. I was really happy with it,” she said. “That’s my dream for every election.” Cochrane said there were a few glitches, but they were resolved quickly. “They didn’t have anything to do with the equipment or anything. It was more concerning the school districts overlapping precincts,” she said. “We were able to take care of that really quickly so everyone could vote. I thought the primary went really well considering all the different changes.” This was the first year the school elections were held in conjunction with the primary, she said. State law now requires school elections to be held at the same time as either the primary or general election. Cochrane said the school elections will be held in September again next year since there will not be a primary or general election. “It goes back to the way it was next year, and it needs to go back to that permanently,” she said. “Our counties are divided into voting precincts, but the school board lines do not follow those voting precincts.” Cochrane continued, “A person may normally vote in their assigned polling site at The RighT Agent Makes All The Difference
St. Elizabeth’s in Eureka Springs, but their school district is actually Berryville. So if you have a regular school election, they would be voting in Berryville instead of Eureka Springs.” She said this creates issues when assigning ballots to the right polling sites. “Our county has fewer of those issues than most counties,” Cochrane said, “but it’s a big problem.”
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