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n No-smoking ordinance?
Council considering alternative ordinance Page 4
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district contract
WCCAD negotiates agreement with ESFD Page 5
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June 9 12:16 a.m. – An officer responded to a report of stolen jewelry. A report was taken. 10:08 a.m. – The animal control officer responded to a report of a stray mixed breed dog that was roaming the area. The officer picked the dog up and put it in the kennel. 10:21 a.m. – A caller advised that a female was harassing people in the park. Officers responded and checked the park but did not witness the female being belligerent, aggressive or acting in a manner that would disturb the peace. 1:29 p.m. – A caller advised of two small breed dogs attacking him and his dog while he was walking past an apartment complex. The animal control officer was given the information to make contact with the dog owners. 11:15 p.m. – Officers responded to a report of a male trying to start fights in the parking lot of an area bar. The subject was arrested for public intoxication. June 10 1:04 a.m. – Carroll County Sheriff’s Office advised of a vehicle off the roadway that was involved in an accident in the area of the sewer plant. Officers responded and assisted. 8:44 a.m. – A caller requested a welfare check on his wife at an area hotel. An officer and EMS responded, and she was transported to the hospital. 9:04 a.m. – A caller advised of an accident on North Main by Mill Hollow. A report was taken.
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Special election
Eureka Springs voters approve Lake Leatherwood tax By Samantha Jones and Amanda Nettles Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Lake Leatherwood City Park will have a steady stream of funding for the foreseeable future. In a special election on Tuesday, Eureka Springs voters cast 107 votes (65.6 percent) to renew the park’s 0.125 percent tax, compared with 56 votes (34.36) against it. Parks director Justin Huss said Wednesday he’s happy that voters renewed the tax, saying the tax passed with a larger percentage than the first special election establishing it four years ago. “It is a big relief and a great privilege,” Huss said. “We like to think this shows that people see what we’ve been doing and are enjoying that.” Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission chairman Bill Featherstone said Tuesday he had heard some confusion about the ballot, saying he worried the phrasing of the ballot could hurt the results of the election. “It’s written very cryptically. I have to admit I didn’t pay attention, because I knew how I was voting,” Featherstone said. “But if you look at it, it’s really easy to second-guess yourself as to which way you should vote.” Along with other members of the parks commission, Featherstone greeted voters outside St. Elizabeth’s Parish Center. Featherstone said he saw about 100 people come out to vote. “They seemed pleased with the turnout, but for me, that seems kind of light,” Featherstone said. He said 1,072 people voted at last November’s general election. “In a special election like this with great weather, you’re kind of lucky if you get half that,” Featherstone said. Commissioner Ruth Hager said she was confident in the way the commission has spent the tax money over the past four years, saying she hoped voters felt the same way. “We’ve proven we have done a good
job with this money, so there’s just not reason to not allow it to continue,” Hager said. Featherstone said the tax costs the average household $30 per year. Over the past four years, he said, the commission has raised almost $500,000 from the tax and has received $175,000 in matching grant money. “This costs everyone one penny for every $8 they spend in town. It’s such a small price,” Featherstone said. “What a great deal to have access to Leatherwood for such a penance amount of money.” With the money from the tax, Featherstone said, the commission has improved the road leading to Lake Leatherwood, installed “the best playground in Carroll County” and added new campsites and tent pads. “There are so many good things that will come out of this. It’s going to allow us to do some real, long-range planning for Leatherwood, and thinking in a completely different way than we’ve ever been able to,” Featherstone said. He said the commission plans to use the tax money to work on some expensive, long-term projects, including fixing the dam, dredging the lake, updating the septic system and building a new bathhouse and pavilion. “It’s going to do a lot of tangible, great things and continue what we’ve already put in place,” Featherstone said. Huss agreed. “The best thing out of all of this is it really allows us to operate in a more appropriate way. We can make some longterm plans. These large projects we have facing us … all that is a real possibility now,” Huss said. “We can put a little bit of money away and continue to make some improvements out there.” He continued, “It really is a transformative tax for parks. It really is. It gives us the means to keep preserving the amazing jewel Leatherwood is. I want to thank the citizens for their confidence in us and their vote.”
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Council considers alternative no-smoking ordinance
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The idea of prohibiting smoking in city parks has risen from the ashes. The Eureka Springs City Council discussed a proposed no-smoking ordinance on Monday night, with alderwoman Mickey Schneider saying the proposed ordinance would ban smoking in Basin Spring Park only. The council voted down a proposed ordinance banning smoking in all city parks on April 24. Schneider said Monday she wanted the city to have an ordinance of that kind, even if that meant narrowing it down a little. Alderwoman Kristi Kendrick said she didn’t agree with that approach. “I don’t believe in taking baby steps on no-smoking ordinances,” Kendrick said. “This does not cover playgrounds, the dog park, concession areas, Leatherwood Fields, springs or spring reservations. I therefore object to this ordinance.” Schneider reminded the council of the proposed no-smoking ordinance that was voted down in April. “We already talked about the other stuff, and where did it go? Nowhere,” Schneider said. “We’re starting smaller. This is the only thing up for discussion.” Alderman David Mitchell recounted the process the council went through to get the other proposed ordinance on the table, saying the council looked over two different proposed ordinances, received input from the Parks and Recreation Commission and gave locals a chance to voice their opinions on the issue. “We had a workshop on it for God’s sake, and we came up from that workshop and all those conversations and all that work and it was voted down,” Mitchell said. He said he doesn’t support the new proposed ordinance because of how narrow it is. “I’m not in favor of this isolated baby step at all. We had something that had been worked on that the public had a chance to talk about,” Mitchell said. “The city attorney seemed fine with it. For whatever reason, it didn’t make it here, but I’m not going to add my OK to this.”
“Something is better than nothing,” Schneider said. “That’s why I drew this up.” Alderman Terry McClung moved to place the proposed ordinance on the table for a first reading, and the council voted. McClung, Schneider and Peg Adamson voted for it and Kendrick, Mitchell and Bob Thomas voted against it. Mayor Butch Berry voted in favor of the proposed ordinance to break the tie. Kendrick moved to amend the proposed ordinance, adding the playgrounds, skate park, dog park, Leatherwood Fields, concession areas, swimming areas, springs and spring reservations to the places where smoking would be prohibited. “Been there, done that. It got turned down,” Schneider said. Thomas said he couldn’t vote for the proposed ordinance so long as it included smokeless tobacco, and McClung moved to amend the ordinance to remove smokeless tobacco. Kendrick moved to remove “Basin Park” from the title of the proposed ordinance. City attorney Tim Weaver said the council would need to make more amendments to the proposed ordinance if those amendments passed. “At this point, you’ve chopped the ordinance apart … to the point where it’s going to need at least three more amendments,” Weaver said. “In paragraph one, you’ve left ‘inhaled, snorted, sniffed or ingested,’ which you’re not going to mostly likely do any of with a lit cigarette.” Kendrick moved to remove that language from the first paragraph, and Berry reiterated the full amendment. Berry said the amendment included omitting the words “in Basin Park,” “chewed,” “dissolved,” “snorted,” “sniffed,” “spit tobacco,” “smokeless dip,” “chew” and “snuff.” The council voted, unanimously agreeing to approve the proposed ordinance on a first reading with the amendments. Also at the meeting, the council discussed a proposed ordinance rezoning 38 Prospect from R-1 Residential to C-3 Commercial. McClung said he didn’t support the proposed ordinance, because it rezoned only one property. “I was on the planning commission a long time … and over the years, it’s always been
the idea to keep things contiguous and not spot-zone,” McClung said. “If you’ve got to look at the walls you’re getting ready to paint and it’s a blue wall and you paint it all green except that one spot and you leave it that way, it’s not going to look right.” He continued, “It’s not right. I have nothing against making it C-3, but I don’t think you should skip a property in order to do that. Keep it consistent.” Kendrick said she understood where McClung was coming from but supported the proposed ordinance. Mitchell agreed. “Why I’m in favor of this ordinance is the McKimmeys talked to the people next door. The people next door are having particular health issues. They can’t put the rock wall up in the back,” Mitchell said. “They can’t afford the commercial that it would change their taxes to, and they’ve asked to be exempted. I just can’t see forcing them into a situation they can’t afford or want at this time.” Berry said he agreed with McClung. “I don’t believe in spot-zoning. I don’t think it’s right,” Berry said. He reminded the council of why the property owners requested to rezone the area, saying they lost their conditional use permit to operate a bed and breakfast on the property and can’t reapply for it at the moment. “This is the alternative,” Berry said. “I’m not sure this is the appropriate way to do it.” Schneider moved to table the proposed ordinance until the council has a better idea of how much property taxes would increase if the entire area was rezoned to C-3 Commercial. The council agreed to do so, with everyone voting in favor of it but Kendrick. “I totally object to tabling this. We’re talking about two different properties,” Kendrick said. “If we want to zone the other property commercial, why are we holding up those people’s rezoning?” In other business, the council agreed to draw up a resolution supporting the Paris Climate Accord and to allocate $1,000 to update the council’s code books. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, June 26, at City Hall.
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WCCAD negotiates contract with ESFD
By Samantha Jones
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The Western Carroll County Ambulance District Commission is in the final stages of completing its contract with Eureka Springs Fire & EMS. On Tuesday afternoon, the commission met with representatives from ESFD to discuss the contract. ESFD received the bid in April to provide ambulance service for the Western District, promising to provide two ambulances with crews on a 24-hour basis. Chairman Sam Ward said Tuesday he wants to be sure the contract specifies that two ambulances will be dedicated to the Western District at all times. Assistant fire chief Bob Pettus said the number of available ambulances depends on how many calls the fire department has received. “We don’t have an endless supply of ambulances, paramedics and EMTs,”
Pettus said. “If we have an ambulance out, we need to have another ambulance, but as we get two or three or four more ambulances out, we can’t have two more ambulances sitting there. We don’t have the resources.” Ward said the commission is understanding of that. “If you have a mass casualty with 50 casualties in a Greyhound bus, we’re not going to say, ‘Where’s our ambulance?’ ” Ward said. “We want to be reasonable.” Fire chief Nick Samac said the phrase “at all times” concerned him. “That verbiage is kind of scary, because it means at all times,” Samac said. Pettus agreed. “There will be times when we have three calls in the city limits. On the other hand, there will also be times where we have three calls in the Western District and any combination thereof,” Pet-
tus said. Commissioner Melissa Lee said she wanted the contract to specify that ambulances will be available for the Western District. “We’re not unrealistic. Can you say they’re available for WCCAD, because that’s what you’re going to do anyway?” Lee said. Samac said the department could do that. “Yes, with the understanding that we’re still going to operate in the city limits,” Samac said. Also at the meeting, the commission addressed training. Ward said the commission had put a section in the contract saying either EMR or EMT training could be offered depending on the need, saying ESFD removed that from the contract. Pettus said he interpreted that section as a requirement to have both training classes every year.
“Over the years, we’ve provided EMT classes one year and EMR classes the next,” Pettus said. “If we did each of those every year, attendance would be very, very low, and it would be a real resource hog without a whole lot of benefit.” Lee clarified what the commission wanted, saying many of the Western District’s volunteers are seniors who start out taking EMR classes. The department might want to offer those classes two years in a row, she said, if the need is there. Samac said the department wouldn’t mind offering either of the two classes based on need each year. “I think that would be good. I’d be more than happy to do that,” Samac said. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, at Grassy Knob.
Council shows support for medical marijuana By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Medical marijuana could be coming to town. On Monday night, the Eureka Springs City Council approved a resolution supporting the establishment of a medical marijuana dispensary in the city. The resolution says the council would support the idea of one or more facilities within city limits. Mayor Butch Berry introduced the resolution, saying several local groups are applying to open a dispensary in Eureka Springs. Because so many groups are interested in running a facility and there are only so many licenses available to do so, Berry said, the resolution supports the general idea of having a medical marijuana dispensary in town. The state will decide which groups can open a dispensary, he said. Marvin Parks and Ronnie Ratcliff represented one of these groups at the meeting. If approved to open a dispensary, Parks said, he and Ratcliff hope to focus on the medical benefits of marijuana. “There’s people out there who have more of a recreational approach to this and not
the medical side, and that’s not the direction we wanted,” Parks said. After the state Medical Marijuana Amendment passed in the general election last November, Parks said, he and Ratcliff started talking to locals about possibly opening a dispensary. He said the two have found an investor who will help with the cultivation side of the business, saying they will be applying for both a dispensary license and cultivation license. “The cultivation is a little more intense of a licensure than the dispensary,” Parks said. “If we do all that, we’ve done 90 percent of the work for a dispensary, so it makes sense to do both.” Alderwoman Peg Adamson asked if the cultivation facility would be located in Carroll County, and Parks said it would not. “We looked at multiple locations. Facilities already existing is the direction we wanted to go,” Parks said. “To have to go through a groundbreaking … then you’re looking at nine months to a year before you can start generating revenue. Going into an existing structure helps the area economi-
cally. Unfortunately, it didn’t fall in Carroll County.” Parks said he’s excited about the idea of having medical marijuana in Eureka Springs, saying it will help patients who need it. “It’ll take about three years for the population base to mature up to an active base of 1,000 customers,” Parks said. “I think after the market matures, you’re looking at a revenue base somewhere in the $4 million range for the city to pull taxes from.” As Berry said, Parks and Ratcliff aren’t the only people interested in bringing medical marijuana to town. At the council’s May 22 meeting, Dr. Dan Bell said he’s working with a group of local doctors, nurses and others in the medical field to apply for a dispensary. Berry said Monday night it’s important for the council to support all the groups applying to open a dispensary. “This resolution … came from the last council meeting, talking about us not necessarily supporting any specific group, because we have no idea who that will be,” Berry said. “That should be up to the state.”
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Cemetery commission confronts flag controversy By Amanda Nettles and Kelby Newcomb AmandaNettlesCCN@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs Cemetery Commission laid the issue of flag placement for Memorial Day to rest at its Wednesday meeting. Commission chairwoman and cemetery superintendent Peg Adamson discussed an incident that occurred on Memorial Day weekend over the placement of flags on veterans’ graves. “This has caused me on a personal level an emotional, difficult, horrible messup, and, as you can see with the tree stuff, there were communication problems from the get-go with that,” she said. “There were communication problems with the Memorial Day flag project, most of it caused by me.” Commissioner Steven “Yip” Vorbeck insisted that he did not think that was true. Adamson said she had been approached by a group interested in placing flags at the cemetery for Memorial Day. At the time, she said she had remarked it sounded great because the American Legion had not put flags up in the past. “The problem is the American Legion Post 9 has been diligently and dedicatedly placing flags on veterans’ graves for almost 50 years now, probably even more,” she said. “However long the post has been in existence, they have been taking care of it.” She said the American Legion provides the flags and they put them out for the weekend. “They put the flags out on the known veterans’ graves,” Adamson said. “On Memorial Day evening, when all the ceremonies are done, they go back and they remove the flags.” She continued, “In the meantime there was a lot of very bad news going on between the person organizing her own flag project and the American Legion.” The two groups ended up having a disagreement over the placement of the flags, she said, and exchanged words. The volunteer group had attached tiny yellow ribbons to the flags they placed, which melted off in the hot weather. The group accused the American Legion of removing the ribbons, Adamson said. “I have spoken to the commander of the
American Legion, and it really did him in,” she said. “It was difficult. It’s done me in, too.” Another America Legion post was called in over the situation and got really agitated, she said. “They called the police to the cemetery on the Friday before Memorial Day and accused the other American Legion of destroying the flags and removing the tiny yellow ribbons,” Adamson said. She said she asked the person in charge of the flag project and members of the American Legion to remove the flags after all of the Memorial Day ceremonies were over. Because of all of the confusion and conflict over the situation, Adamson said would like to resign as cemetery superintendent. “I apologize to you all. I apologize to the people of Eureka Springs. I apologize to the dead veterans and to the American Legion for the confusion that was generated,” she said. “I am not a good communicator. I enjoy everybody. I will continue as chairperson. But I am unable to do the job as superintendent. I had calls nearly every single day this past month concerning flags and flag protocol. So many people were hurt, including myself. I mean I’m emotional about it right now. I love the cemetery.” She said one of the American Legion commanders was slandered and she did not do anything about it. “You shouldn’t have any confidence in me at this point. And I don’t. I have none in myself. You’re going to have to get another superintendent,” she said. Vorbeck told her she was being too hard on herself. “No, I’m not. I’m a veteran for God sakes,” she said, crying, “and I never knew that flags could engender such passions.” She said the issue was a big deal to many people. “I’m doing a job I’ve never been trained for. I’ve never supervised a human being in my life,” she said, “but now the varieties of this experience have just on a personal level caused me great sadness to have created a problem of a magnitude like this that has hurt so many people.” Vorbeck told her she did not cause the problem.
“It was not of your creation,” he said. Adamson said she was given erroneous information and never checked it. “Next year, I’m just saying right now the American Legion Post 9 of Eureka Springs places flags the weekend of Memorial Day and they remove them the evening of Memorial Day,” she said. “That’s my recommendation that we have a procedure for that. That’s their project, and they love doing it.” Thomas made a motion to table Adamson’s resignation until the next meeting, and the commission voted to table it. Also at the meeting, the commission got to the root of its tree problem. The commissioners analyzed different bids received from local tree-cutters to cut down and remove a few dead trees throughout the cemetery. Adamson said the dead trees pose a threat to both the graves and visitors in the cemetery. “One is really dead, and one is close to dead,” she said. “They are dangerous ones that are over 80 feet tall.” Adams said she had found a few smaller trees that also need to be removed while walking through the grounds with one of the tree-cutters. She said they are not as dangerous to remove as the two taller trees. Adamson said she had received bids on the tree removal from two different businesses and wanted to be ethical about it. “The trees need attention ... they are rotten,” she said. Adamson suggested the commission use one tree-cutting service to remove the larger two trees and a second tree-cutting service to remove the three smaller trees. “You have spoken to these people and have faith in what they say, so I recommend we go with what you have just said,” said Vorbeck. Vice chairwoman Susan Tharp said she believes it is important for the commission to establish paper bids and set a deadline in order to make sure tree cutters are as specific as can be. “I make a suggestion that we, as a commission, make a motion to get bids and make it a very specific motion because we never determined what we’re bidding for as a commission. We didn’t even determine what we’re bidding for,” she said. “So we
need to write tree number one, 80-foot tall pine, block such and such. We need to, as a commission, vote on that tree to be cut and specifically state if it’s going to the back of the cemetery or if it needs to removed off of the property.” Secretary and treasurer Bob Thomas said the commission does not have to do legal bids, meaning the bids do not have to be published in the newspaper. “We can define the job the way you have defined it, and we can give that to the four or five tree cutters in the area we know,” he said. Adamson asked Thomas to write up the description for the bid and submit it in the cemetery commission’s mailbox to send out to tree-cutting services in the area. Thomas suggested bringing a horticulturist out to the cemetery in order to determine if the trees are dying from a pine borer infestation or a woodpecker problem. “All those in favor to rebid the two dead trees in the cemetery, which would stipulate the exact trees, the method of taking it down, the method of removing the stock from the cemetery and the cost and insurance,” Adamson said. The commission voted to rebid the removal of the two dead trees in the cemetery, stipulating that the exact trees, method for cutting them down, method of removal, cost and insurance be specified in each bid agreement. The new bids must be submitted by Tuesday, June 20. Also at the meeting, Thomas reiterated the need to stay on topic during commission meetings. “It seems like a couple of times recently we have discussed things but not voted on them,” he said, “and then people leave the meeting and think we decided this and I’m thinking we decided that, and really we didn’t decide anything.” He continued, “So, I just want to go back to the point that we really have to make motions and vote on things, and also things that are in our reports are not action items. If there’s something in the report that needs action, then it has to be added to the agenda to be voted on.” The cemetery commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, in the Auditorium lobby.
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Tragedy in Eureka Springs Missouri man falls to death at Crescent Hotel By Samantha Jones
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A Missouri man died this weekend after falling from a top floor at the Crescent Hotel. A press release from the Eureka Springs Police Department says William Thomas of Webb City, Mo., fell from the staircase at the hotel and was later pronounced dead at the Eureka Springs Hospital on Saturday, June 10. Emergency medical responders were called to the scene at approximately 11:11 p.m., the release says. According to the release, witnesses said Thomas had been in the upstairs bar before he fell over the staircase railing to his death. Jack Moyer, vice president and general manager of the Crescent Hotel, said this is the first accident of this kind to happen at the hotel. “It’s very unfortunate, and our thoughts really go out to the family,” Moyer said. He said Thomas’ check at the bar was timestamped 11:05 p.m., six minutes before emergency responders were called to the scene. Moyer said Thomas was alone when he fell from the railing. “Something that was reported in the press was that he was with his wife. That’s not what the video evidence shows,” Moyer said. “It shows he was by
himself.” Thomas fell from a high-profile location between the fourth and third floor of the hotel, Moyer said. He said employees at the hotel called emergency responders immediately after the accident. “Our team was the first responder to the site, and there were also a couple of registered nurses right there,” Moyer said. “I’m very proud of our team.” Moyer said emergency responders arrived on the scene within 10 minutes of receiving the call. “I really appreciate the work of our EMTs and our police department, and I think our community would be really proud to see how they handled a significant emergency such as this,” Moyer said. “It’s an unfortunate accident, and we’re glad our community is supported by real, solid professionals. They did their best to save [Thomas’] life.” Eureka Springs fire chief Nick Samac said his team did everything they could to help. “They responded professionally … these guys are consummate professionals,” Samac said. “They got in there, and they worked as quickly and efficiently as they could and transported [Thomas] to Eureka Springs Hospital.” The case is under investigation.
Historic District Commission OKs work at 12 Fuller By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs Historic District Commission approved changes to an addition at 12 Fuller on Wednesday, June 7. The addition was previously approved, and the commission approved the changes on the condition that applicant Jack Yeager return to ask for approval on the windows in the addition. The commission moved on to approve the consent agenda, which includes Level I applications the city preservation officer believes to be in accordance with the de-
sign guidelines. These approvals are a new trim color at 60 Crescent Drive and a new sign at 50 Wall St. In other business, the commission gave its OK for administrative approvals, which are applications for repair and work involving no changes in materials or color. These approvals are re-roofing at 30 Eureka St., re-roofing at 4 Hamilton, rebuilding a collapsed retaining wall at 53 Steele and repairing and repainting at 12 White. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at City Hall.
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CCSO’S 10 Most Wanted for June Monthly, the Lovely County Citizen and KTHS Radio will feature 10 Most Wanted by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. Citizens with knowledge of the location of these subjects are encouraged to call the CCSO at 870-423-2901. Call-
ers may remain anonymous. Arrest warrants may only be served by a law enforcement officer. Warrants may be canceled at any time, and must be verified before an arrest can be made. 10 Most Wanted for June are:
Lori Ann Willis DOB 01/16/1981 Body Attachment for Child Support
Alvin Leroy Ross DOB 11/02/1976 Body Attachment for Child Support
Christopher Aaron Reno DOB 04/20/76 Domestic Battery 3rd Degree - Felony
Lennon Ross Dorethy DOB 06/29/1983 Residential Burglary Felony
Dessie Ann David DOB 11/27/1980 Fail to Register as Sex Offender Felony
Andrew Kyle Boyer DOB 07/27/1992 Theft by Receiving Felony
Gabino Dominguez Hernandez DOB 03/20/1978 Probation Violation Felony
Perry Hicks Goldsmith DOB 05/13/1991 Revocation
Christopher Michael Allen Blevins Chanton DOB Badley 05/13/1985 DOB Fail to Appear 04/09/1989 (Terroristic Fail to Appear Threatening) - (Commercial Felony Burglary / Residential Burglary) – Felony
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Christian” variety, I am happy to say. The folks at Eureka’s United MethJune for years has been considered odist Church are exemplary in their the month for celebrating Gay Pride “walking the talk” of a Christian life. This year, President Trump who previ- I was fortunate to be raised by a saintously promised “to do everything in my ly grandmother who never spoke ill of power to protect our LGBTQ citizens anyone, fed the poor, was not a racist in from the violence and oppression of the the 1940s of Mississippi, and loved her hateful and foreign ideology, believe Methodist Church. She did not preach; me!” will speak at the anti-LGBTQ she did not need to. I miss her: her kindconference “Road to Majority.” This ness and her example. conference is sponsored by the hoDon’t the “Pretend Christians” care mophobic Faith and Freedom Coalition. how much they hurt LGBTQ people? I am not sure what “foreign ideolo- Do they not really believe in the sepgy” Trump is referring to. Mike Pence, aration of church and state? Are they Ted Cruz and other white males who determined to build their careers on the are known homophobes are domestic backs of people they oppress? bigots and they are also attending. This I don’t want to go to heaven if they hate and oppression gets so very old; are there. As Mark Twain said, “Go to even after gay marriage was okayed by heaven for the weather and hell for the The Supremes, LGBTQ people are still company.” I prefer the company of peothreatened in their jobs, at school, in ple who are truly good, who are kind, public bathrooms, in churches, on the interesting conversationalists, nature streets and many, many other places. and animal lovers and people who do I cannot fathom why anyone who not discriminate against anyone. calls herself/himself a Christian, loving — TRELLA LAUGHLIN Jesus, and wanting to live a compassionate and good life would continue Get over it to support a liar, a thief, a greedy bigot A long-time previous employee of and his dishonest administration. the Good Shepherd Humane Society Not all Christians are of the “Pretend recently walked into the Doggie Thrift
Love is love
Citizen of the Week This kitten is safe and sound because of this week’s Citizen of the Week, Acord Home Center employee James Wicker. Wicker was nominated by Topaz Seven, who said he responded quickly to a hardware emergency and got the right tool to help Seven rescue a kitten with its head stuck in the wire of a cage. “He was very helpful, and the kitten is no worse for the wear,” Seven said. To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.Eureka@ gmail.com.
Shop to drop off some things and shop. She was told to leave, that she was banned from GSHS for disrespecting a board member. As a person who makes substantial regular donations to GSHS, I am livid and I want this to stop! I don’t care what beef one GSHS human has with another human. I care not that one human thinks another human was disrespectful. Shout back and get it over with. It matters not to me who is right and who is wrong here. The public talks. Gossip travels. GSHS exists only to find homeless pets loving homes as soon as possible. The reputation surrounding GSHS must be positive humans involved, get over yourselves. It is unacceptable to let human pettiness get in the way of finding homeless pets good homes. It is also unacceptable to prevent one dime from entering the GSHS coffers. I implore you to fix this today. — JULIE FREEMAN
The tapes
President Trump on whether or not he has tape recordings of his conversations with Director Comey. “I’ll tell you something about that maybe sometime in the very near future,” he said. “I’ll tell you about it over
a short period of time. I’m not hinting at anything, but you’re going to be very disappointed when you hear the answer.” 1) Is this the same very near future that we were going to hear about the revelations of massive voter fraud? 2) So you’ll tell us about it over a very short period of time that is evidently longer than this rambling incoherent statement? 3) No sir, we will be flabbergasted if these tapes materialize. I can see it now, 1,500 feet of tape with 1,200 splices. By the way do they really use tape recorders? Do they order spare parts from the former Soviet Union? Is Donny Baker in charge of White House audio/visual department? If the tapes vindicate you, I promise to take back every nice thing I’ve ever said about you. 4) I feel so sorry for the print media that has to try to punctuate his public statements. — MARK EASTBURN
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In behalf of the Western Carroll County Ministerial Association we would like to thank all those who took part in the Celebrate Jesus Parade and Concert. We See Forum, page 22
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Forgiving Dad
rowing up, I knew my dad was an alcoholic. I knew that from an early age. My mom raised me on her own and didn’t try to keep things from me, including the reason why my dad wasn’t around very much. I still saw him on holidays or when I’d visit my grandparents, but he certainly wasn’t a regular fixture in my life. As you can imagine, that fostered an awful lot of bitterness inside me. I remember spending the night at my friend Dora’s house and feeling so angry after her dad stopped in to say goodnight. My dad never told me goodnight. Dora’s dad told us to say our prayers and go to sleep, but I didn’t pray. I couldn’t do anything but think of my dad and wonder why he didn’t spend time with me. Even then, I knew his alcoholism was the root of the problem. But I was 10 years old, and I didn’t know what it meant to be an alcoholic. For me, it was just a way to describe my dad. It was a way to explain why he didn’t do all the things Dora’s dad did. I spent many years pinning all our problems on my dad’s alcoholism, seeing it as the barrier between us. If only he’d stop drinking, I thought, maybe he’d talk to me more or ask me to come visit. All the while, I didn’t take any initiative to reach out to him. Our relationship was so fractured, and I was so resentful toward him. When we did spend time together, I loved being around him. It’s kind of funny how similar we are considering how little we interacted over the years. We have the same dry sense of humor, and we both have strong emotions. We also share social anxiety. Being the center of attention is tough for us. Today, I know that’s a big reason why my dad has had such a problem with alcohol. When he drinks, he feels more comfortable in social situations. That’s one of the reasons why I don’t drink very much.
Our relationship remained strained when I was in college and for my first couple of years in Eureka Springs. I didn’t call him, and I got mad when he didn’t call me. When Gideon proposed to me, I told my dad I didn’t want him to walk me down the aisle. He took it in stride, but I could tell he was hurt. A few months before the wedding, I changed my mind. I asked him if he’d want to walk me with my mom, and he said he would. Samantha Jones Still, I felt bitterness in my heart. I couldn’t shake it. It had been part of me for as long as I could remember. While I wanted to do something to fix our relationship, I felt he should reach out first. I was scared of what he’d say if I told him how he’d hurt me over the years. I didn’t want him to reject me. On the day of my wedding, I had a brief moment of clarity. What if something happened to my dad before we fixed things? What if he never knew how I felt? What if we didn’t have any closure? In an even briefer moment of bravery, I went to his hotel and told him all the things I’d wanted to say for years. I wanted to have a good relationship, I told him, but I needed him to apologize to me for how he’d hurt me. And he did. He apologized. He even admitted he had a problem with alcohol in the past, which is something I’d never heard him say so openly. He told me he had been sober for quite some time, and I said I’d be in his corner no matter what. I meant that.
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Donna Lunsford won a drawing for a new kayak at the end of the Kings River cleanup on June 3.
Watershed Partnership holds successful river cleanup The Kings River Watershed Partnership completed its 12th river clean-up season on Saturday, June 3. A crew of 46 paddlers joined together to work sections of the Kings River from Rockhouse at the Carroll/Madison County line to the Romp Hole near the Missouri line. This year they dragged 110 tires from the river. Also recovered were two large pickup truck loads of garbage totaling 400 pounds.
Some of the items collected this year included paint cans, garbage cans, 2 barbecue pits, half a canoe and a wagon wheel hoop. More pieces of a mini-van stranded on the gravel bar when the river flooded a few years back came out and it’s likely parts will continue to resurface for years to come. At the conclusion, a drawing was held for a new kayak, and the winner was Donna Lunsford.
“It takes a large effort from our whole community to get this work done, including generous sponsors, paddlers, shuttle drivers, kitchen crew, band members and property owners who allow access to the river,” the group said in a news release. The Kings River Watershed Partnership is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization made up of local stakeholders with an interest in preserving and protecting the
Kings River for all the residents of Carroll and Madison Counties to enjoy. They welcome new members. For more information, visit www. KingsRiverWatershed.org. Recently the group updated its Landowners Guide to Streamside Living, and free copies may be picked up at Eye-Q Optical in the Williams Shopping Center near Pricecutter in Berryville.
Farmers markets gaining popularity By Mary Hightower UA System Division of Agriculture
LITTLE ROCK – A new survey has found that a majority of the state’s farmers markets are seeing a rise in both customers and vendors, said Ron Rainey, extension economist with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Rainey is heavily involved with farm-to-consumer sales in his role working with Arkansas MarketMaker, part of a national network that connect farmers and fishermen with food retailers, grocery stores, processors, caterers, chefs, and consumers. Celise Weems, an extension program associate supporting MarketMaker said that “MarketMaker helps all players in the food
system connect across the food supply chain linking from the field to the table.” Arkansas has more than 100 registered farmers markets according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The survey, taken in March, tapped the observations of Cooperative Extension Service agents across the state. The Cooperative Extension Service, part of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, has been key in both establishing and helping sustain local farmers markets. “While a few markets showed slight declines, 56 percent of those markets that responded said they served more customers in the 2016 marketing year than previous years,” Rainey said. “The survey also
showed that almost half the markets – 43 percent – increased the number of vendors.” “Continued growth in the number of farmers markets across Arkansas reveals an expanding demand by consumers wanting to connect with agriculture and its array of fresh products. Since its inception, the directory has proven to be a valuable tool for accessing up-to-date information about local farmers markets,” Rainey said. “Farmers markets play an extremely important role for both farmers and consumers linking urban and rural communities together. Farmers markets create local economic growth while providing access to fresh foods.” The few markets that reported decreases were spread around the state and were not
in any of the state’s Metropolitan Statistical Areas. Of all the markets that reported increases, three of the top four of the state’s metropolitan areas indicated growth in vendors and customers. Farmers markets are one of numerous marketing channels that farmers use to sell directly to consumers. The 2012 Census of Agriculture placed the value of those direct-to-consumer products in Arkansas at about $6.3 million. Since 2006, there has been a 180 percent increase in farmers markets nationwide, and with Arkansas’ farmers markets nearly doubling in the last decade, the state is ranked among the top 10 for the biggest increase in the number of farmers markets, according to USDA.
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Retail workshop strategizes ways to recover lost revenue By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
The Eureka Springs Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development met with representatives from Winrock International in the Auditorium on Thursday, June 8, for a retail development workshop, strategizing ways to draw more shoppers to local retailers. Mayor Butch Berry introduced the Winrock representatives, saying the team brought in a few experts to help explain some of the economic data the city has acquired. “They have been looking at our area and helping us for the last year in developing surveys and in talking about retail and economic development for Eureka Springs,” Berry said. Michelle Perez, program associate for U.S. programs at Winrock International, introduced herself and the two experts: Mark Goodman, president of Goodman and Associates LLC in Conway, and Michael Gerfen, senior coordinator for Community Workforce Analysis and Assistance for the Institute for Economic Advancement at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Perez explained that Winrock International is a nonprofit organization in Little Rock founded by former Arkansas governor Winthrop Rockefeller. “All of my work is in managing economic and community development projects in rural communities,” she said. “Our mission is to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources across the globe.” Perez said her team works only in the United States and focuses on workforce development, community and economic development, innovation and entrepreneurial development. Their work in Eureka Springs is part of a project funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) called “Creating Regional Investments and Strategic Partnerships.” “The main goal is to build a capacity or assist in the capacity of community leaders in rural communities so they can move toward implementing projects that will grow the regional economies and improve
the quality of life,” she said. Perez continued, “Today, we will be focusing on the local retail economy, providing trading area mapping to see what the state of Eureka’s retail economy is and how we can enhance it. We want to give you tools that each of you, as community leaders, can use to make Eureka Springs an even cooler place than it already is.” Goodman said they will be working with Eureka Springs through the fall on all aspects of economic development. Data, information and analysis are the part most communities do not have the capacity to gather themselves, he said, because most do not have the staff to pull the information together on a regular basis. “It’s from that information that decisions are made, and that’s the idea here,” he said. Goodman presented a series of trade area maps and graphs detailing both the income generated by Eureka Springs retailers and the areas where potential income was being lost to nearby areas, a phenomenon he referred to as “retail leakage.” “The fact is retail by itself creates economic energy,” Goodman said. “Ask any mayor in Arkansas. We’re dependent on the sales tax because it amounts to 30 or 40 percent of the city budget. This isn’t happening here so much, but many communities are losing like 60 to 80 percent of their dollars because people are choosing to spend their money somewhere else. That comes right out of the city budget.” He said this retail leakage can end up affecting community centers, fire and police departments, utilities, and water and sewer repairs. That is why retail is so important, he said. After looking at trade area maps for tourism and general goods and services, Goodman said that Eureka Springs, and Carroll County as a whole, is trending up in terms of retail revenue. “That’s a really good sign. Communities this size across the country are generally trending down because there is a rural-to-urban shift going on,” he said. “Rural communities are suffering, and
data helps us quantify that.” He asked the task force members if they feel retail sales are trending up and was told taht most retailers are seeing a downtick in sales in the city. He said that is the kind of thing Winrock and the task force need to explore further, noting the difference in total sales reported by various data-gathering entities. “ESRI says our totals sales are $76,983,564, and ARDFA says our total sales are $107,768,589,” Goodman said. “That’s a pretty big difference. When I look at this, I’m interested in trending the data myself and making sure I keep my sources the same.” Gerfen said the plan is to develop a survey for retailers to give their customers at the point of sale, collecting zip codes from customers to determine Eureka Springs’s retail trade area. “Ideally, you would want to do it strategically maybe three to four quarters of the year because, as you know, retail activity fluctuates based on the month or season of the year,” he said. Goodman said the survey would gather retail data and other economic data and enable entities within the community to affect policy by filling an economic gap and capturing dollars lost to other areas. “A survey enables you to take control of the narrative,” Gerfen said. Also at the meeting, task force members addressed their retail concerns for the city. Jacqueline Wolven brought up the issue of online shopping. “It is causing a lot of retail leakage,”
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Wolven said, “because people can buy almost anything online now.” Goodman agreed that it is a concern, noting that there is no sales tax online. “A few years back, about 5 percent of shopping was online sales, and now it’s like 12 to 15 percent and is still growing,” he said. “Online shopping is a huge factor in leakage, and we can’t blame consumers. It’s a policy issue.” Karen Lindblad said she believes it is also important for Eureka Springs to stop marketing itself as a tourist town. “I think Eureka Springs should stop calling itself a tourist town because it’s a resort town,” Lindblad said. “That makes a difference. It’s a mid-ranged resort town, and we have a lot of things here that tourist towns don’t have.” She said people think of cheap souvenirs when they hear “tourist town.” “We have art galleries, really nice shops and massage therapists,” she said. “Even though you can’t drink the water at the fountains, that’s historically what the town was for. It was a spa town, and I never hear that mentioned. I think it would make a big difference.” Goodman said that, when looking for peer communities in Arkansas, they found that there are no other communities quite like Eureka Springs. “We quantified it. There are no other communities like us,” he said. Task force members offered to bring a list of potential peer communities in Colorado and Tennessee in order to gather and compare data as the survey process moves forward.
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Opera in the Ozarks sings praises of new rehearsal space By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
Opera in the Ozarks’ new rehearsal space made its grand debut on Wednesday. Board members, local officials, staff and the current class of young artists gathered on campus to celebrate the official opening of the new rehearsal space. Governing board president Carole Langley welcomed everyone to the ribbon-cutting ceremony and said it was a distinct pleasure for her to be able to participate in it. She shared some of the history of the Inspiration Point Fine Arts Colony (IPFAC), which was founded in 1950 by Dr. Henry Hobart, the dean of music at Phillips University in Enid, Okla. “The university had been given some property in Arkansas and said ‘OK, Dean, let’s see if we can do something with that,’” Langley said. “Hobart said he could do a summer music camp, but he wanted it to be different from other music camps. This one was going to be for opera.” She said Hobart outlined three guiding principles for the camp: Only the highest professional standards would be used, the faculty must be the best possible and the students would sing all of the roles. All of those principles are still true toady, she said. “After two years, Hobart had done most of the work himself and paid a lot of the bills himself,” Langley said. “He realized this takes a lot of energy, work and money, and he could not do it by himself anymore.” She said Hobart had been very active in the National Federation of Music Club in Oklahoma and asked the state president if the club would support IPAFC. “They were thrilled to be invited to do that, and they asked some other state presidents if they would like to support it,” Langley said. “By 1954, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri all came in as supporting states. Each was required to supply two board members, a trustee, scholarships and financial aid.” Hobart died in 1966, she said, and other volunteers stepped up to keep IPFAC going. She said the organization became Opera in the Ozarks (OIO) around 1994 so the name reflected both the location of the camp and the unique nature of having a camp designed for young opera singers.
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Board members and staff of Opera in the Ozarks celebrate the opening of the new rehearsal space Wednesday with a ribbon cutting. The 40-foot by 80-foot metal building features two 30-foot by 40-foot rehearsal areas, which are separated by a 20-foot wide tech space.
“We are very blessed to be in Eureka Springs. We love this area and love the people who populate it, so thank you all for your support,” she said. Mayor Butch Berry signed a proclamation at the ribbon-cutting announcing the second week in June as Opera in the Ozarks Appreciation Week in recognition role in enlightening, inspiring and expanding the city of Eureka Springs. “There is so much to celebrate today. This organization has been here gracing the hills and enlightening our people for a long long time,” Berry said. “It’s exciting to look at the photographs and see how far OIO has come from the open air pavilion to where you are today and think about all the students who have gone on to sing professionally. It’s just amazing.” General director Dr. Nancy Preis said the grand opening of the new rehearsal space was an auspicious occasion for the camp. “We’ve already been using this hall. We know what we’ve got, and we’re thrilled to have it,” Preis said. “Without the support of the board, this would not have happened. This is just the start of what we can do at this place, and there is so much more to be done.” She said she encourages the board and staff to keep pushing forward because they have something really unique at OIO. “There aren’t many camps for opera singers,” Preis said. “Everyone who comes
through this place gets changed in one way or another. Some will decide to make opera their career, and some will decide this is not what they want to do with their life. No matter the outcome, they are changed at the end of their two months here.” As a result, she said she sees her role of general director as being an agent of change and wants to see things continue to change. Jim Swiggart, who served as general director for 25 years, said OIO is where his music career started. “Life-changing experiences happen here because we have professional leaders like Hobart, who was an opera singer until the Depression hit,” he said. “Space was always a problem, and it limited the schedule of rehearsing many operas simultaneously.” Swiggart said the opening of the new rehearsal space is a great moment in the history of OIO. “We owe so much to our board members for their support of this project,” he said. “I’m very grateful to have been a part of this program almost from the beginning. My first year of camp was in 1955, and I have now spent 41 years of my life on this hillside. We’ve had incredible staff members here every summer, and they make a great sacrifice to make this camp the best it can be.” Langley said the new rehearsal space was first proposed at the board’s final meeting last July. Someone recommended a metal building for the space, and a committee was
formed to investigate the building project. By the November board meeting in Oklahoma City, she said the committee already had a plan to present to the board. “They had talked to a contractor, had found out about all the costs and the date they could be finished,” Langley said. “The board was so impressed they said ‘Let’s go for it,’ and they did. Here we are in the new building in June, and we hadn’t even dreamed about this last year at this time.” A big part of why the building project happened, she said, is because board member Dr. Alice Martinson took charge of it and helped guide it along. “Alice is the kind of person who likes to get stuff done, and we want to thank her for all the work she did,” Langley said. “She also had a really good worker with her, which was [board member] Steve Shogren. I think they made a great team.” The new rehearsal space is a 40-foot by 80-foot building divided into two 30-foot by 40-foot rehearsal areas, which are separated by a 20-foot wide tech space. The tech space also features new restrooms, including a handicap-accessible restroom. Artistic director Tom Cockrell said the design is a recreation of OIO’s theatre. “There is some insulation to help keep the heat in, and, when you get 25 people in here trained to sing without microphones, that helps keep it from being too strong,” he said. “It sounds great in here, and the footprint of each of these rooms is just like the stage.” Cockrell continued, “We have outlines where the scenery is going to go and the tape here like on stage. We have the right amount of space, so it’s a nice cozy little recreation of what we’ll have in the theatre.” He said the space between the rehearsal areas serves as an acoustical buffer and as a place to store props for the stage managers. “This space makes it possible to have two shows rehearsing at once,” Preis said, “and that buffer space cuts the sound.” Swiggart said rehearsals were previously held in the cafeteria, meaning the visiting young artists would have to take the tables and chairs down three times a day and then set them back up once rehearsals ended. “There are no more sacrifices while rehearsing now,” he said.
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Three Strong Women Three Powerful Operas
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Caroline Nielson (left) and Monica Music are excited to be returning to Opera in the Ozarks for its 67th Season, particularly because of the campus’s new rehearsal space. Nielson said she loves having the new building to sing in because it means the students will no longer have to take down the chairs and tables in the cafeteria to rehearse.
Opera in the Ozarks students excited about new season By Amanda Nettles AmandaNettlesCCN@gmail.com
Opera in the Ozarks is kicking off its new season with a new rehearsal space, innovative performances and professional opera students. The students discussed what they are looking forward to this season, examining some of the personal challenges they face. “I think one of the most special things about this program is using full roles with orchestra in the original language,” Monica Music said. “So I’m always super excited to get to sing with an orchestra. It gives me chills.” Music said some of the hardest work is done before the students even get here. “Initially, setting the roles, learning the languages, translating and preparing, absorbing and learning to prioritize over ev-
erything else that is going on is a valuable skill we learn before we even get here,” she said. Sarah Pistorius said she is excited to open the shows and put everything together. “Right now things are in a lot of bits and pieces,” she said, “and so when it finally comes together with costumes and orchestra and the whole show all at once it’s such a great feeling.” Pistorius said it can be challenging for the vocalists to stay focused. “We’re pulling a lot of long days and we are in a lot of different shows.” She said it’s important that the musicians remember why they are there and why they are doing it. “Because we love it and it’s an amazing opportunity, so keeping that focus can be See Opera, page 26
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Full Moon Paddle Board
Photos by Tavi Ellis
A ladies’ evening paddle board excursion was held at Beaver Lake on Thursday, June 8, organized by local group Outdoor Adventures for Women and taught by Melody Elliot of SUP Outfitters.
Friends gather for an evening of fun on the lake.
A feeling of victory is achieved as a new skill is conquered.
Mary Howze practices a little yoga on her stand-up paddle board.
A lovely evening of friends, fun and a fierce upper body workout comes to an end as the last bit of color slips away from the sky.
Tracy Johnson holds the moonlight in her hands and in As the sun sets and the full moon rises, peace and her heart. serenity washes over Caroline Eggert.
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Hangin’ out at Eureka Springs Hospital
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Photos by David Bell
For those of you wondering what it looks like behind the scenes at Eureka Springs Hospital, this is it. Here’s a look into what it takes to keep a small town hospital running day-to-day.
X-ray tech Amy Brandt lines up the guide on Zaydn Ely.
This is what the nursing station looks like at any given moment. From left are Angie Shaw, Karen Spangler and Sheila Schwyhart.
Dr. L.E. Mire poses in the emergency room.
Audrey Falkowski is at work in the lab.
Hannah Rose slides a patient into the CT Scanner.
Lauralie Cole peers into a microscope in the lab.
Larissa Rudd nurses a wound in the emergency room.
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REFORMATION ANNIVERSARY THOUGHTS Part IX: Burning The Bull By Reverend Myles R. Schultz
The Roman Church did not respond kindly to the challenges of the 95 Theses posted by Martin Luther in 1517. Luther was therefore forced to defend himself and his understanding of Scripture, in writing, in the face of the charges coming from Rome. Each time he would finish a written defense the printing presses went to work. Works like “The Freedom of the Christian Man”, “Address to the Christian Nobility of the German Nation”, and “The Babylonian Captivity,” (1520-1521) resulted in another inquisition. Pope Leo X finally had enough! On June 15, 1520, the Pope issued a Papal Bull “Exsurge Domine”, literally translated, “Arise, O Lord”. A Papal Bull is a letter carrying the seal of the Pope. The Bull demanded Luther to retract 41 of his 95 theses, as well as other specified errors, within sixty days of its publication under threat of excommunication.
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Members of the Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation received the SOAR Award at the Breakthrough Solutions annual conference on Thursday, June 8. From left are Jack Moyer, Diane Murphy and Kathy Remenar.
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The Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation’s work over the past year hasn’t gone unnoticed. On Thursday, June 8, the foundation received the SOAR Award at the Groundbreaking Solutions annual conference in Little Rock. Chairwoman Diane Murphy said the award recognizes the community project of the year.
“It was a really nice recognition and very encouraging,” she said. Groundbreaking Solutions is active in community development, Murphy said, and was the first group to partner with the foundation. “They were brought on to facilitate the initial community meetings four years ago to help decide what should happen with that property,” Murphy said. “So the community See Award, page 25
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Ballinger announces bid for state Senate seat
State Rep. Bob Ballinger has announced that he is a Republican candidate for State Senate District 5. The district includes all of Madison County and parts of Carroll, Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Sebastian, and Washington counties. “During my time as state representative I’ve Ballinger worked to reform our tax code, limit government spending, and protect family values,” Ballinger said in a news release announcing his candidacy. “As a state senator, I will continue working with Gov. Hutchinson and other conservatives to ensure we finish the work on those important issues.” The news release says Ballinger, who was first elected in 2012, “has been a leader of the conservative movement while in the State House of Representatives.” “He led in efforts to protect states’ rights, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, and the protection of the Second Amendment,” the news release says. “He is the only legislator in Arkansas to receive a 100 percent rating from the American Conservative Union during both the 2015 and 2017 legislative sessions.
Outside of the state legislature, he also served as the Arkansas chairman of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s presidential campaign and was a delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention. “Arkansans want effective leadership in the legislature,” Ballinger said in the news release. “They want to know when they send someone to Little Rock, they are sending someone who will work with others to move Arkansas forward. There should be no room for bickering and grandstanding at our State Capitol.” Ballinger earned a bachelor’s degree in social studies from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Okla., and a law degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. As state representative, Ballinger serves as chair of the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee. He also serves on the House Judiciary Committee, Arkansas Legislative Council and the Joint Committee on Energy. Ballinger is involved in Kiwanis and is a previous president of the Berryville Chamber of Commerce. He lives in Berryville with his wife, Jessica. They have seven children and one granddaughter. The District 5 seat is currently held by state Sen. Bryan King of Green Forest, who has not announced whether he will seek re-election.
ESSA to have fifth summer session July 3-7 Eureka Springs School of the Arts will have its fifth summer session from July 3-7, offering two workshops during that time. “Japanese Shoji lamp making” will be taught by Sam Davis. Students will experience the design and construction of wooden Japanese-style Shoji lamps, including the use of hand tools, joinery techniques, jig-making, working with Shoji paper and electrical lamp wiring. Each students will build a Shoji lamp
during the workshop. Donna Doss will teach “Clay creations,” where students will explore the tactile world of clay and tap into their creativity. Through hand building and wheel throwing, they will turn form and function into art. Glaze layering and cold finish techniques will also be covered. For more information or to sign up, visit www.essa-art.org or call 479-2535384.
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Citizen of the Year
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Jordan Clark is the Cornerstone Bank and Eureka Springs Middle School Citizen of the Year. Clark is a student who continually pursues excellence in all areas, high academic standards, quiet leadership and service. Clark, left, is pictured with Cornerstone Bank’s George Purvis.
Morris seeks District 97 seat in state House
Citing a lifelong love for Arkansas and its people, Gary Morris of Springdale has announced his candidacy for the District 97 seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives. The district covers portions of Carroll, Madison and Washington counties. “Between my wife Carolyn (Ames) and me, we have family roots that go Morris back well over a century in Eureka Springs, Grandview, plus the White River area of Washington County,” Morris said in a news release. “Having had the opportunity to work with many of our senior citizen volunteers in Carroll, Madison and Washington counties during the last 10 years through the Retired Senior Volunteers Program (RSVP), it has afforded me a firsthand appreciation for human needs that are met through senior
services to our residents.” Morris worked with the senior centers in Berryville, Eureka Springs, Huntsville and Springdale, preparing and delivering meals on wheels. The RSVP group also operates food pantries, plus many other community services performed by senior volunteers. The news release says Morris has a background combining journalism, corporate communications, ministry and volunteer management and feels uniquely qualified “to represent our citizens in a manner in which they will be proud, and with a purpose to improve their lives.” Morris served six years with the United States Army Reserve Unit in Fayetteville. He and his wife live on Beaver Lake near the former White River bridge. “I truly want to serve as an elected public servant to give back to Northwest Arkansas and our people the type of honest, open government they deserve,” Morris said. The District 97 seat is currently held by Bob Ballinger of Berryville, who has announced his candidacy for the state Senate.
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Lineup for Eureka Springs Blues Weekend announced The Eureka Springs Blues Weekend will take place from June 15-18. Shows will be at all venues in town, with headline shows scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. Thursday, June 15 7 p.m. - Mark Shields Duo at Rowdy Beaver Den 9 p.m. - Scott Ellison Trio at Chelsea’s Corner Cafe Friday, June 16 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Eric Gales at Basin Spring Park 6 p.m. - Josh Hoyner and Soul Colossal at Chelsea’s Corner Cafe 6 p.m. - Cori Jay at New Delhi Cafe 7:30 p.m. - September’s End at Rowdy Beaver 7:30 p.m. - Norman Jackson Band at The Cat House 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Victor Wainwright at Basin Park Hotel Barefoot Ballroom 9 p.m. - Jilla Jackson Band at Rowdy Beaver Den 10 p.m. - Patrick Sweany at Chelsea’s Corner Cafe Saturday, June 17 Noon - Eric Matthews Band at Rowdy Beaver Den Noon - Dorian Cross at New Delhi Cafe 1 p.m. - Tom Baker’s Harmonica for Kids at Turpentine Creek 2 p.m. - Brick Fields at Chelsea’s
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Corner Cafe 2:20 p.m. - Nick Schnebelen Band at Turpentine Creek 4:10 p.m. - Fiona Boyes at Turpentine Creek 6 p.m. - Toronzo Cannon at Turpentine Creek 6 p.m. - Katie & The Girls at Chelsea’s Corner Cafe 6 p.m. - Cori Jay at New Delhi Cafe 7 p.m. - The Bel Airs at Event Eureka 7:30 p.m. - Jilla Jackson Band at Rowdy Beaver 9 p.m. - Blew Reed & The Flatheads at Rowdy Beaver Den 10 p.m. - Patrick Sweany at Chelsea’s Corner Cafe Sunday, June 18 Noon - Melissa Carper & Friends at New Delhi Cafe 1 p.m. - Terri and Brett at Rowdy Beaver Den 1 p.m. - Brick Fields Gospel Brunch at Turpentine Creek 2 p.m. - Patrick Sweany at Chelsea’s Corner Cafe 2:20 p.m. - Sister Lucille at Turpentine Creek 3:30 p.m. - EG Kight at Turpentine Creek 4:30 p.m. - All Star Jam at Turpentine Creek For more information or tickets, visit www.EurekaSprings.org/blues or www. eurekaspringsblues.com.
Elks Lodge to host barbecue July 8 The Holiday Island Elks Lodge 1042 will have a barbecue from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 8, at the Cornerstone Bank parking lot near the Holiday Island entrance. It will cost $5 for a burger or a brat, chips and a soft drink or iced tea. The event is a fundraiser for the lodge’s drug awareness program. Every year in conjunction with the Red Ribbon program, a group of Holiday Island Elks visits around 700 local fifth-graders and presents a three-part drug awareness program. Each class watches a video titled “The
Drug Monster,” which points out the real dangers of using illegal drugs. The class is then given a brief talk encouraging them to never begin using drugs. The children are also asked to create a poster that shows the dangers of starting to use drugs. Lastly, each class plays a bean bag toss game. The students are given a packet of information supplied by the Elks National Office. The proceeds from the barbecue will be used to purchase the packets, rulers, pencils and pens each child receives as part of the program.
Indigo Fischer and Rebecca Patek to perform recital June 18
Indigo Fischer and Rebecca Pater will present an evening recital of classical duos at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 18, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. A Eureka Springs native who plays the flute, Fischer is a college student pursuing a degree in flute performance at the University of Colorado-Boulder. Patek is
a local fiddler and vocalist in the bands Sad Daddy and Buffalo Gals and is equally adept in the language of classical violin. Join Fischer and Patek for a lively program of favorites by Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach and more. Tickets cost $12 at the door.
Eureka Springs Garden Club to meet June 30
The Eureka Springs Garden Club will meet on Friday, June 30, at Crystal Bridges to enjoy the Chihuly Exhibition. This will be the last meeting until September. New officers will be elected, and lunch, the tour and a bus ride will be included in the day.
The club is looking for three beautiful gardens — one home garden, one commercial garden and one themed garden — for its annual contest. Judging will take place from June 15-20. If you would like to be judged or for more information on the meeting, call Annie at 479-253-8563.
Local U of A student inducted into Phi Beta Kappa
Wilson Guillory of Eureka Springs is among the top University of Arkansas liberal arts and sciences students recently inducted into the Alpha of Arkansas chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Guillory is a senior biology major in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. He is the son of Jessica and Daren Guillory.
Seniors selected for Phi Beta Kappa had at least a 3.85 cumulative grade point average enhanced by breadth in coursework including study in world languages and mathematics. Guillory joins a long line of distinguished graduates dating nationally back to 1776 at the College of William and Mary and to 1932 at the U of A.
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Float on
By Kelby Newcomb
Annual river trips honors Amber Mock
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While 15 years have passed since Amber Mock’s death, her sense of adventure and fun lives on through her family and friends. On Friday, the Mock family gathered at the river’s edge at Kings River Outfitters for the annual Amber Float. The trip is held on June 9, the date of Amber’s car crash, every year as a way for the family and friends to get together and celebrate Amber’s life. “My sister always planned one big river float a year, and then she always planned a Silver Dollar City trip around Christmas,” said Rachel Morgan, Amber’s sister. “So we decided to make this her river float. Her birthday is in December, so we do the Silver Dollar City trip for Christmas and hang out on her birthday.” Morgan said one of the last things the family had done with Amber before her death was go on a float trip. “We would always do a big river float with her, and so we always do on this date,” she said. “It’s a sad day for us, and this way we’re all together. We find a way to make it happy.” Rhonda Mock, Amber’s mother, said the Amber Float is all about pausing to remember the fun and joy Amber brought into everyone’s lives. By doing this and being together, she said they all get to make a new memory because of Amber. “They reminded me this is the 15th year since she passed. It doesn’t seem like that much time has passed by,” she said. “She loved the river. The Kings River is actually our backyard, so, as young kids, they would run down to the river and play and swim.” She continued, “Amber made the most of every moment, always seeing the good and making the bad better. She just loved life so much, so, in her memory, we make a point to put aside this day, the day of the worst tragedy in our life, and make the moment count like she always would.” Mock said her daughter, as the second oldest in a family of 10 siblings, would find a way to take time to stop by and see her younger siblings after she had moved out of the house. “She would bring a new coloring book and crayons for her younger siblings and sit and talk and color, then off she’d go, leaving us laughing,” she said. “Or she would buy a Tootsie Roll pop for each one, always bringing extra because there would often be an extra kid or two at our house, and she’d have a race to see who could get to the chocolate middle first. She definitely lived life to the fullest.” Morgan said that whenever the family went on floats Amber would always find a way to get to the front, stand up in her kayak and pretend she was Pocahontas. “She would break out in song, singing ‘Just Around the Riverbend,’ ” she said, laughing. “Now someone does it in her memory ever year.”
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The Mock family and friends gathered at Kings River Outfitters on Friday for the annual Amber Float. The event honors Amber Mock, who died in a car crash 15 years ago, by gathering family and friends together to float the Kings River and share their favorite memories of Amber.
Hayley Anderson, one of Amber’s younger sisters, said even her kids, who never got to meet their aunt, have been able to know her through traditions such as the annual float. “Even our kids who never knew her say ‘This is our float for our Big Bo,” Anderson said. “ ‘Big Bo’ was her nickname. They didn’t call her Aunt Amber. I was only 12 when she passed, but my kids all know her as their beautiful angel Big Bo.” She said the Amber Float has had about 42 boats on the river before. Depending on the day June 9 falls each year, different extended family members and friends join the float as well, she said. “The base crew of us have been coming every year,” said Misty Emerson, one of Amber’s younger sisters. “Amber was just the silliest, most beautiful fun-loving person, so we try to be silly all day. It’s important for us because remembering her and talking about her keeps her around.” Mock said not a day goes by without her thinking of her daughter. “She loved God, and it showed,” she said. “She loved her family and her friends. She loved people and being on the river she grew up with in her backyard. She had such an inward beauty, such a vibrant personality and a heart bigger
than life.” She said one thing that has helped with the loss of Amber is the support of neighbors and friends in the area. “The community was there for us and continues to be,” Mock said. “Our neighbor, Tammy Collins, would bring big plates of sweet rolls for the whole family when we first started doing the Amber Float.” She said the family pulls their boats out of the river at the Collins’ home and thanked her neighbors for helping the family and sharing news of the Amber Float with the community. Morgan said the family plans to continue holding the Amber Float on June 9 every year. “It’s always an ordeal getting started, but, the second we get on the river, it’s perfect. We love to float,” she said. “There are eight of us siblings and then all of our spouses, kids, uncles and aunts. Being together and remembering Amber is my favorite part of the float.” Morgan concluded, “Usually, there are several Amber memories and stories about the silly things she used to do. She was always the life of the party. This float helps everybody stay in a good mood on a hard day and laugh and have fun, just like she always did.”
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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 15: Senior Yoga Class
The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is offering yoga classes from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Thursday starting on Thursday, June 15. The class was developed with seniors in mind, and beginners are welcome. The class is free for seniors over the age of 60. For more information, call the senior center at 870-423-3265.
June 15 to 20: Beautiful Garden Judging
The Eureka Springs Garden Club is looking for three beautiful gardens and will be out judging from Thursday, June 15, to Tuesday, June 20. The club is looking for one home garden, one commercial garden and one themed garden. Anyone interested in having their garden judged by the club should call club president Annie Stricherz at 479-253-8563.
June 16: Dances of Universal Peace
Dances of Universal Peace will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 16, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at 17 Elk St. The dances are simple and joyful meditations that involve the singing of sacred phrases with accompanying movements from the world’s many spiritual traditions. Participation is free of charge. For more information, contact Rebecca Babbs at 479-253-8303 or email BabbsRebecca@gmail.com.
June 18: EUUF Service
The Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will feature George Myers, a retired Dallas-based architect, discussing creating a sustainable lifestyle where material, physical, emotional and spiritual needs are sustained and enhanced by guaranteeing life’s basic needs at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 18, at 17 Elk St. Myers is creating and developing Rockspire, a
125-acre property located south of Eureka Springs at Trigger Gap.
June 18: Indigo Fischer and Rebecca Patek Recital
Flutist Indigo Fischer and violinist Rebecca Patek will present an evening recital of classical duos at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 18, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at17 Elk St. Fischer, a Eureka native, is pursing a degree in flute performance at the University of Colorado-Boulder. Patek is a local fiddler and vocalist in the bands Sad Daddy and Buffalo Gals and is equally adept in the language of classical violin. Tickets are $12 at the door.
June 19: Tales from Lewis and Clark Trail
Storyteller Jim Two Crows will be presenting Native American How and Why Tales at all three Carroll County libraries on Monday, June 19. The event will take place at 10 a.m. in Green Forest, at 1 p.m. in Berryville and at 3 p.m. in Eureka Springs. For more information, call 870423-2323.
June 19: Meet the Author
All are invited to meet Pierre L. Nichols, the author of “Secrets of the Blue Door,” from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, June 19, at Farm to Table Fresh Bistro at 179 N Main St. in Eureka Springs. The book details the true story of a tragedy at a New Mexico ranch for boys, the hidden sexual abuse perpetrated by a priest and the fight against both church and state to resolve the abuse. Nichols was a volunteer worker at the ranch.
June 20 to 24: HI Fire Department Golf Tournament
The Holiday Island Fire Department’s annual Golf Tournament will take place
from Tuesday, June 20, to Saturday, June 24. Putting contest qualification rounds will be from noon until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, and Wednesday, June 21. They will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, June 22, and from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 23. Finales begin at 4 p.m. on Friday. There will be lunch at 11:30 a.m. on Friday and a 9-hole tournament starting at 1 p.m. A smoking hot barbecue dinner, live music and a silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. Friday evening is open to the public, and tickets are $10 at the Club House. An 18-hole tournament will be held on Saturday, June 24. There will be coffee and donuts at 7:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 8 a.m. For more information, call 479-253-8397.
June 24: Relay for Life
Relay for Life of Carroll County will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at the Old Victoria Inn at 4028 E. Van Buren in Eureka Springs. Join local volunteers and participants as they celebrate cancer survivors, remember those lost to the disease and take action to save more lives from cancer. The opening ceremony, which includes a special Survivors’ Lap, will begin at 11 a.m. This year’s relay will also feature a car show and a barbecue cook-off. Registration for the car show will run from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. For more information, visit RelayForLife.org or RelayForLife. org/CarrollAR or contact Skylar Pannell at 479-273-3906 or Skylar.Pannell@cancer.org.
June 25: EUUF Service
The Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will feature Kim Clark, the owner of Hawkhill Run on Passion Play Road who has more than 20 years experience in permaculture and permaculture design, speaking on this planned community that will demonstrate affordable sustainable permaculture at 11 a.m. Sunday,
June 25, at 17 Elk St.
June 26: Tommy Terrific at the Library
Be amazed and amused at the magical antics of Tommy Terrific at all three Carroll County libraries on Monday, June 26. He will be at Green Forest at 10 a.m., at Berryville at 1 p.m. and at Eureka Springs at 3 p.m. For more information, call 870-423-2323.
June 27: Eureka Springs Cruiser Night
Join a fun social bike ride in downtown Eureka Springs from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, as part of Eureka Springs Cruiser Nights. Bikers will meet at Harmon Park and take a casual ride downtown, stopping at Pepe Tacos at Casa Colina and Chelsea’s. Attendees are asked to bring their bicycles, helmets and safety lighting. For more information, visit Facebook.com/BicycleES.
June 30: Eureka Springs Garden Club
The Eureka Springs Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting on Friday, June 30, at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville. This will be the last meeting until September, and new officers will be elected. Lunch, a tour and a bus ride will be included in the day. For more information, call club president Annie Stricherz at 479-253-8563.
July 2: Grassy Knob Ice Cream Social
The Grassy Knob Volunteer Fire Department will host an Ice Cream Social from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 2, at the Grassy Knob Community Center, located at 12037 Highway 187. This event is a “thank you” to the community for their ongoing support. Everyone is welcome.
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Eureka Springs Historical Museum to host Birthday Stroll in July
The Eureka Springs Historical Museum will host the second annual Eureka Springs 4th of July Birthday Stroll, starting at the former high school, now the Eureka Springs Community Center site, on Kingshighway and ending at Vestal Cottage at 12 Summit St. This historical event will take place on Saturday, July 1, and Sunday July 2 , from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tours will leave the parking lot every 30 minutes, with tours lasting one hour. The event will focus on the “upper loop” of Eureka Springs. You will learn the history of residents who resided in this fascinating area of Eureka Springs. Some of the residents who will be featured in-
neda, also of Berryville, made the parttime Dean’s List. Green Forest students who made the full-time Dean’s List are Brady Barnard, Mikee Bernal, Jackson Carlton, Lyndsey Combs, Faith Grisham, Nathaniel Harp, Alma Ortega, Jene Ramsey and Alonso Sinay. Tetiana Walter, also of Green Forest, made the part-time Dean’s List. Rebecca Treat of Alpena made the full-time Dean’s List, and Dalton Smith of Alpena made the part-time Dean’s List.
Arkansas Tech announces spring 2017 Dean’s List Carroll County students have been named to Arkansas Tech University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2017 semester. The list includes Whitley Renee Backs, Yolanda Kay Cash, Misti Rose Crewse, Emily Johanna Dignan, Shelby Lynn Sebby, Dalton Reid Snow, Levi Jared Sooter, Patrick Austin Sparks and Jazmin Cherie Urioste, all of Berryville; Treyton Ray Anderson, Dalton William Angling, Nicholas Brent Davis, Jerry Dalton Ew-
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clude Eureka Springs home economics teacher Sue Darby, world renowned dancer Irene Castle and more surprises to be announced! Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children 9 and under. Ticket price includes the stroll, with birthday cake and ice cream at the end. Live music will also be provided for entertainment. Limited tickets will be available the day of the stroll, so please plan to purchase in advance. Tickets are available for purchase at the Eureka Springs Historical Museum, located at 95 S. Main St., or online at www.EurekaSpringsHistoricalMuseum.org. Call 479-253-9417 for more details.
Carroll County students named to North Arkansas College Dean’s List North Arkansas College has announced its Dean’s List for the spring 2017 semester. Eureka Springs students who made the full-time Dean’s List are Dylan Gresham, Anthony Jackson and Tess Kannuck. Berryville students who made the full-time Dean’s List are Miranda Dowell, Mykal Elkins, Elizabeth Green, Seth Helmlinger, Stephanie Keck, Colten Ladewig, Joseline Portillo, Judyann Tom and Lucas Tuttle. Amy LeBoeuf, Kevin Maldonado Lopez and Andrea Pi-
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ing, Ashleigh Lynn McCullough, Kaitlin LeeAnne Powell, Sara Rincon, Drew Franklin Roberts, Garrett Clayton Roberts, Amber Marie Robinett, Lauren Jetton Robinett, Andy Abdias Sinay, Talesha Renee Thomas, Brianna Elain Walker and Payton Brooke Youngblood, all of Green Forest; and Jennette Eran Gallese, Seth Michael McCormick, Justin Thomas Saab and Skyler Rose Smith, all of Eureka Springs.
Photo courtesy of Powers Museum in Carthage, Mo.
This week, we feature a home that has had many lives. It’s relatively new to Eureka Springs but not new in historical value. That home was formerly called the Curtis Wright House, but we know it today as the Queen Anne Mansion. In the 1870s large deposits of lead and zinc were discovered in the Carthage, Mo., area. Overnight, the town boomed, and soon Carthage was calling herself the ‘Queen City of the Southwest,’ and claiming more millionaires per capita than any small town in the United States. Naturally, this prosperity attracted many entrepreneurs. Among those drawn to Carthage was Curtis Wright, a much decorated Civil War Veteran, and owner of a large furniture factory in Indiana. He set out on a six-month tour of the Midwest to find a place to relocate his family and fortune. Finally settling on Carthage, he worked with two architects, and Wright drew up the plans for the Queen Anne-style mansion whose exterior featured medieval-style turrets and chimneys. The front was buttressed by an ornately carved veranda with huge circular windows. The lavishly decorated interior contained 21 rooms, featuring imported Italian marble fireplaces and Tiffany-styled windows. By far the most impressive characteristic of the $22,000 mansion was the intricately carved oak stairwell and massive woodwork found throughout. Construction of the home was completed in 1891. However, children grow up and move away, and fortunes are lost, and in his old age, Curtis was forced to trade his home. Over the next 80 years, the house had four owners, and time took its toll. Approximately 93 years later, in 1984 Ron Evans, a Eureka Springs businessman, spotted the ‘For Sale’ sign outside of the structure. A grandiose idea formed in his mind. He would buy the mansion, and move it to Eureka Springs as a tourist attraction. And that’s just what he did. At the price of $160,000, Evans purchased the home, and with the help of retired civil engineer Russell Clay, decided to dismantle the structure and transport it to Eureka Springs. The pieces were loaded onto 37 low-boy trailers, and into three semi-tractor trailers for transportation to Eureka Springs. The cost of the move was approximately $450,000, and there were several years until the project was complete. In 2006, the Queen Anne Mansion underwent further restoration and was reopened as an event facility and museum showpiece, garnering the praise of visitors from across the nation. Then in 2011, the additional restoration work was completed, and the wheels were put in motion for another phase of its life, that of a Private Residence Club, known as the Arkansas Club. Now the beautiful and elegant structure that looms on the top of Planer Hill is currently for sale.
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LIVELY Entertainment
THURSDAY, JUNE 15 • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Artist Reception, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Cathouse, 82 Armstrong, 479-3639976: Jimmy Wayne Garrett, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: Blues: Scott Ellison Trio, 9 p.m. • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-2537020: Green Screen Karaoke, 9 p.m. • Grande Taverne, 37 N. Main St., 479253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 169 E. Van Buren, 479-253-7122: Boss Karaoke, 7 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 105 E. Van Buren, 479-253-2500: Happy Hour, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Live Music TBA, 9 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 47 Spring St., 479-363-6444: Blues: Mark Shields Duo, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. FRIDAY, JUNE 16 • Basin Park Barefoot Ballroom, 12 Spring St., 877-456-9679: Blues: Victor
Wainwright, 2 shows, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. • Basin Spring Park: Blues: Eric Gales, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Pearl Brick, Melissa Carper and Rain Equine • Cathouse, 82 Armstrong, 479-3639976: Blues in the Beer Garden: Pinetop Renegades, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. ; The Norman Jackson Band, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: Blues: Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, 6 p.m.; Patrick Sweany, 10 p.m. • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479253-7020: DJ and Dancing, 9 p.m. • Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Arkansas Red, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 169 E. Van Buren, 479-253-7122: Hard Truth, 9 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 479253-2500: Happy Hour, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; DJ Karaoke w/ Stan, 8 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main,479-2532525: Blues: Cori Jay, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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• Rowdy Beaver Den, 47 Spring St., 479-363-6444: Blues: Jilla Jackson Band, 9 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: Septembers End, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, JUNE 17 • 2 Wheels on the Pig Trail, 2250 Hwy 23S, 479-244-6062: Blues: Earl & Them, 4 p.m. $5 Cover • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Jesse Dean, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Cathouse, 82 Armstrong, 479-3639976: Blues in the Beer Garden: Jimmy Wayne Garrett & the Liberty Bell Rhythm Band, 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Los Roscoes, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Chelsea’s, 479-253-6723: Blues: Brick Fields Blues Therapy, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Katy Guillan and the Girls, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Patrick Sweany, 10 p.m. • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: DJ and Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Event Eureka, 39 Spring St., 479-3636106: Blues: The Bel Airs, 7 p.m. • Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Hard Truth, 9 p.m • Legends Saloon, 479-253-2500: Happy Hour, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Another Fine Mess, 9 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main,479-2532525: Blues: Dorrian Cross, noon; Cori Jay, 6 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Mike Bradley and the Bricktown Mafia, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Blew Reed & the Flatheads, 9 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 479-253-8544: Blues: Eric Matthews Band, noon to 4 p.m.; Jilla Jackson Band, 7 p.m.
• Turpentine Creek Festival Stage: Blues: Tom Baker’s Harmonica for Kids, 1 p.m.; Nick Schnebelen Band, 2:20 p.m.; Fiona Boyes, 4:10 p.m.; Toronzo Cannon, 6 p.m.; SUNDAY, JUNE 18 • Brews, 479-244-0878: Trivia, 7 p.m. • Chelsea’s, 479-253-6723: Blues: Patrick Sweany, 2 p.m. • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: Green Screen Karaoke, 7 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Sunday Funday w/ Specials • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Happy Hour, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Texas Hold’em, 7 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe,479-253-2525: Blues: Melissa Carper & Friends, noon to 4 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Blues: Terri & Brett, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Turpentine Creek Festival Stage: Blues: Brick Fields Gospel Brunch, 1 p.m.; Sister Lucille, 2:20 p.m.; EG Kight, 3:30 p.m.; All Star Jam, 4:30 p.m. MONDAY, JUNE 19 • Chelsea’s: SprUngbilly, 9 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Happy Hour, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. TUESDAY, JUNE 20 • Cathouse, 479-363-9976: Los Roscoes, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 8 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Game Night: Happy Hour, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Texas Hold’em and Pool Tournament, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: Retro Rockin’ w/ DJ’s Rocky & Dave, 9 p.m. to close • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Happy Hour, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Shawbee Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight.
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voices to praise God and read scripture, the city for allowing us to have this celebration and the military that led the parade and the men and women that fought for our freedom so we can live in this country where we are free to have a celebration honoring Jesus. We appreciate all of you. — DALE AND LAURA NICHOLS
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thank the police department for all the time and effort they put in to keep everything running smoothly, all the churches that put time and effort in their entries, all those who prayed, all those that worked in the background, those who used their
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annabidiol oil (CBD) is a fairly new all-natural supplement on the market in all 50 states. In my 20 years I’ve not seen a new Jim Fain supplement take the market by storm and stimulate the hope and possibilities of so many. Like everything nothing is for everyone but the possible benefit(s) is so high and the risk of using is so low it is so easy to understand the excitement of CBD. First, it is derived from industrial hemp, making it a legal herbal supplement. Derived in this way the broad range of ingredients is present whether the form of the supplement is tincture (liquid), capsule, soft gel, vape or as an edible such as in honey or gummy chewables. The amount you consume depends upon what you need for the reason you’re supplementing. For most the usable range is 2mg to 45mg per day. Does it work? If you gauge your response to over 25 pages of published scientific studies with 20 abstracts per page then your answer has to be yes. Here is a short list of ailments; anxiety, poor sleep, post traumatic stress, ADD/ ADHD, depression (especially bipolar), neuromuscular disorders (tremors), aches and pain, bowel irritations, lowers inflammatory markers (heart disease?), smoking cessation, reduction of cramping during the monthly cycle for women and even cancers. There is currently a great deal of medical scientific study underway so more uses are sure to surface. You may be wondering about side effects or if there is a downside. Side effects are very mild and very unusual. Can’t say there aren’t any but the ones observed and reported are not frequent and are mild. The downside would be the taste in the, shall we say, the “full-flavored” natural product. For me, that is best described as wet hay that has been in the barn too long (I’ll bet goats like it!) Most supplements counter the flavor in a few different ways so most are either yummy like the one in honey or very palatable like the gummies. Cost is a downside at high dosage ... it is not a cheap as dirt supplement. Finally, product labeling can be very tricky. Be sure to read the small print on the back panel to know what mg/dose you may actually be taking. In very high dosing (1500mg and up) you may fail a basic THC urine test but when repeated with a more sophisticated test it will come back negative. Like I said earlier the possible benefit is so high and the risk of using so low it is very easy to understand the excitement of a quality CBD oil supplement. And, some can be tasty.
Wisecrack ZODIAC ARIES: The sky isn’t falling, but it might be throwing a few spitballs at you on Friday. Carry a fire-proof umbrella or learn to duck, because those suckers flame up on atmosphere re-entry. TAURUS: Words not only fail you this week, they slap a pointy dunce hat on you and stick you in the corner. Fortunately, your actions are a lot louder, especially if they’re top-notch. GEMINI: You can be a good egg or a very naughty omelet. Depends on how cracked you are, and if anyone whips you up into a frenzy. Tell them to throw in a little cheese and spice, too. CANCER: Dance like no one’s watching, sing like no one’s listening, and wear some Axe body spray like no one’s sniffing. Two days later, you really will be alone. LEO: You’ve blown past burning your candle at both ends; now you’re just sticking a propane torch directly into the vat of wax. Take a break before you have a complete meltdown. VIRGO: Someone else has the last word, but don’t worry, you get the last laugh. Mainly because they don’t know how to pronounce “cavalry.” Get back up on your high horse and ride off into the sunset. LIBRA: When someone says it’s a mad world, do something nice for them. After that, they’ll just think it’s a hangry world in need of a good snack. It’s a step. SCORPIO: Don’t photocopy your private parts and staple them to your personnel review. That’s so old school. Take a pic and text it to your boss like you belong in this century. SAGITTARIUS: You think the fire-breathing dragon is trying to toast your tuckus, but really it just has bad heartburn and asthma. Wave a white flag and some
Tums, and soon you’ll be besties. CAPRICORN: Look on the bright side of life too much, and you’ll need some aloe vera for that sunburn. Relax, you don’t have to bask in the light all the time. Occasionally a creep through the darkened hallways of your mind will do you good. AQUARIUS: Look for a spot of luck on Thursday. If you
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stretch it just right, that spot could grow into an oddly shaped stain of good fortune that covers the whole carpet. PISCES: Everything feels like a struggle, but that’s because you have the strength to fight. Build those muscles with some planks and curls so you can show the world who’s boss. Don’t forget leg day, either.
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I was so impressed by my dad’s humility and honesty. I still am. For the first time in my life, I feel good about our relationship. Father’s Day is this Sunday, and I plan to call my dad to let him know how grateful I am to know him. We’ll never have the same relationship many fathers and daughters do, but
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center grew form the meetings they helped facilitate.” She said the conference was interesting and informative. “We got to hear about projects across
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I wouldn’t trade my dad for anything. The moment I let myself see the good parts of him, I realized just how wonderful he is. He’s so smart and funny. He loves to read more than most people I know. He’s my dad, and I love him. ••• Samantha Jones is associate editor for Carroll County Newspapers. Her email address is Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com the state, as well as hear from one particular community developer that does projects across the country,” Murphy said. “It was super reassuring to hear his formula and know how on target we are with the formula we are working with.” The foundation has done quite a bit over the past year, Murphy said, but the board members are most proud of the after-school program. The program was held during the last eight weeks of school, with students in kindergarten through eighth grade attended for free. “It was a pilot program. There was no charge,” Murphy said. She said there were around 80 students enrolled, with 50 students participating every day.
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“It was a really huge success, and we were very happy about that and looking forward to getting to do it for the whole school year next year,” she said. “Everything went so smoothly. One of our goals will be to expand that to more middle school kids as well.” She said the foundation already has the funding to continue the program for the first semester of the next school year and is working to raise money for the second semester. The funds for the program, she said, comes from the foundation’s Dine Around fundraiser, where the foundation partners with local restaurants one Wednesday night every month. The next Dine Around is scheduled for Wednesday, June 21, at Rowdy Beaver on Highway 62.
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TRANSITION Patricia Joan Diggs, of Eureka Springs, was born Feb. 28, 1942 in Wichita, Kan., daughter of Eugene and Anna (Katzer) Stomp. She departed this life Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in Eureka Springs, at the age of 75 years. She is survived by her two sons, Asoka Diggs of Oregon and Garby Diggs of Japan; four sisters, Mary Ann, Helen, Eileen and Frankie; numerous nieces,
Patricia Joan Diggs
Feb. 28, 1942 – May 31, 2017 nephews, other relatives, friends and loved ones. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Anna (Katzer) Stomp; two sisters, Catherine and Dotty. No services are scheduled. Arrangements under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral. com.
Free film showing scheduled for June 23 A free showing of Hometown Habitat - Stories of Bringing Nature Home will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 23, at the Eureka Springs Carnegie Library Annex. The film is being presented as part of the City of Eureka Springs’ celebration of National Pollinator Week. The Eureka Springs Pollinator Alliance is the local advocate of Bee City
USA and will be partnering with the Eureka Springs Downtown Native Garden Project for the event. There will be informational tables with materials and folks available to answer questions about pollinators, plants and gardening. Everything will be set up by 6 p.m., and all are invited to come by early if they like.
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in the area of Clear Spring School and Dairy Hollow Road. Officers and the fire department responded. June 12 1:26 a.m. – An officer responded to a report of a possible trespasser. The officer checked the area but was unable to locate anyone.
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9:57 p.m. – A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a subject for driving while intoxicated and speeding. 11:40 p.m. – A complainant advised a tree fell on a power line, causing a fire
Senior Center Menu The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. Lunch is served weekdays at noon. bread and pudding Monday, June 19 Chicken enchilada, Mexican rice, Thursday, June 22 peas and carrots and fruit cup Sliced ham, macaroni and cheese, Tuesday, June 20 Brussels sprouts, fruit and jello Fish, black-eyed peas, steamed cabFriday, June 23 bage and watermelon Hamburger, lettuce, tomato, onWednesday, June 21 ion and pickle, potato wedges, baked Turkey and rice casserole, corn and bell peppers, orange, whole wheat beans and pineapple crisp
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TRANSITION Gary Ray Wyas, of Holiday Island, was born Nov. 7, 1951, in Douglas County, Mo., son of Raymond and Helen (Freedman) Wyas. He departed this life Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in Eureka Springs, at the age of 65 years. Gary proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He loved to refurbish old stuff and loved his dogs. On Sept. 11, 1993, he was united in marriage with Penny (Johnson) Wyas, who survives him. He is also survived by his children, son, Larry Stuthers of Virginia; daughter, Christine Wyas of O’Fallon, Mo.; daughter, Maggie Compton of De Soto, Mo.; mother, Helen Wyas of Chandler, Ariz.; sister, Pamela Wyas-Mareck of Phoenix, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Gary Ray Wyas
Nov. 7, 1951 – June 7, 2017
He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Wyas and one brother-in-law. Memorial services will be scheduled for a later date. Arrangements under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
Kenneth Robert Bolin
Sept. 10, 1950 – June 5, 2017
Kenneth Robert Bolin of Berryville, was born Sept. 10, 1950, in Chicago, Ill., son of Robert Kenneth and Jeanne (Wellick) Bolin. He went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2017, at the age of 66 years. Ken attended California State University where he obtained a degree in speech communications. He then received his MBA degree from Golden Gate University in San Francisco. Kenneth worked at
Alameda Naval Air Station for over 15 years. He is survived by best friend, Carol Newborn, of Berryville and was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Jeanne Bolin and brother, Paul Bolin. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
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so it’s been really good to focus on the main thing that you’re here to do, which is singing. It’s really nice,” Nielson said. She said the most challenging thing she experiences is staying healthy. “Just pace yourself and get enough rest and really kind of make mature choices,” she said. Nielson said that can also be a challenge because the majority of the students enjoy socializing. Tickets may be purchased online at Opera.org or by calling the Opera in the Ozarks box office at 479-253-8595. For more information or special packages, group rates and special events, visit Opera. org.
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challenging.” Johnathan Rhodes said he is excited about working in a professional environment. “The roles that we do here as young artists will stay with us forever. I know that from my experience here five years ago,” Glenn Healy said. Caroline Nielson said she loves having the new building to sing in because the students no longer have to worry about preparing the cafeteria for rehearsals. “We all took up all the chairs and tables last year. The work is already tiring enough
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Cross-country cyclist visits Carroll County
Many tourists pass through Carroll County each year, but last week a unique traveler passed through the area. Andy Chang, a resident of California and native of Korea, is on a mission to ride his bicycle from coast to coast. His adventure began the first week of March in Santa Monica, Calif. Chang’s plan is to roughly follow the old Route 66 to Chicago, then go east to Maine. He plans to arrive at the Atlantic Ocean, then perhaps go south along the East Coast, until cold weather sets in. He hopes to be back home in Anaheim, Calif., by Christmas. Chang decided to take a bit of a detour and come through northern Arkansas and took an unplanned extra day off as he passed through Eureka Springs because he wanted to explore the city a bit more. He found Eureka Springs a very unique experience, especially enjoying the Victorian homes. Chang spends his nights camping in RV parks or “stealth” camping (finding a hidden place to camp, out of sight) or staying with “Warmshowers” hosts. Warmshowers is an online community that connects traveling bicyclists with people who are willing to host them for the evening. While passing through Carroll County, Chang was hosted by Larry and Lajunta Plumlee in Oak Grove. Chang was motivated to take this ride because he wanted to experience America in a way that is impossible when traveling by automobile. He has always been a bit of an adventurer,
as he enjoys camping, hiking and meeting local people. His trip so far has included three days across the Mojave Desert in 110-degree temperatures, a snowstorm that gave him three days off in an RV park in Gallup, NM, and a thunderstorm near Amarillo, Texas. He has been surprised by all the hospitality he has received from total strangers and the beautiful scenery. People think an adventure of this nature would be dangerous, but, so far, his only mishap was a minor accident on a gravel road that sent him to a local emergency room the following day. The injury turned out to be only a sprained ankle Chang is in no hurry with his adventure, stopping to visit local attractions. He visited Crystal Bridges museum and the Walmart museum in Bentonville before traveling on to Eureka Springs. He travels about 30 to 40 miles per day. When asked about his opinion of Carroll County, he said he was surprised that Eureka Springs and Berryville, two cities just 10 miles apart, were so different. He was also surprised by the big hills in the Eureka Springs area. He enjoyed stopping in and spending some time at the Ice Cream Social in Berryville on Saturday and visiting the Heritage museum. Chang says the kindness of people really adds to the enjoyment of the trip. After a two-day break in Carroll County, he plans to spend more time in Arkansas around the Buffalo River area before eventually heading back to Missouri to get back on Route 66.
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Cross-country cyclist Andy Chang, a resident of California and native of Korea, made a detour through northern Arkansas this weekend, hosted by Larry and Lajunta Plumlee in Oak Grove while passing through Carroll County. Chang plans to follow the old Route 66 to Chicago, then go east to Maine.
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