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Trails meeting kicks off new path n Page 3 n Birthday stroll highlights history
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n Man drowns near Starkey Marina
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Trails project takes next step forward By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
Eureka Springs residents gathered Thursday, June 30, at the old high school cafeteria, site of the future Eureka Springs Highlander Community Center, to get the trails project headed down the right path. Diane Murphy, chairwoman of the Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation, updated the community on the progress of the community center and trails system. The foundation has raised its initial fundraising goal of $200,000, she said, and $40,000 of that amount will go toward creating a trail hub at the community center. Guy Headland, a landscape architect and community planner with the National Park Service, explained that a trail hub is the central access point for a trail system. “It is first and foremost a place where you can get to the trails,” he said. “You can park your car in a safe area, get on the trails and return once you’re done.” Bill Featherstone, chairman of the Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission, said the master plan for trails, which was adopted by the city council in July 2014, is to connect all of the existing trails in Eureka Springs by building new trails. He said this will include connecting about 25 miles of mostly connected trails at Lake Leatherwood, about two miles of trails at Black Bass Lake and about two to three miles of disjointed trails in the downtown area. “We have what we call a disconnected trail system right now,” Featherstone said. “The master plan is to connect those three pockets of trails to create one large loop trail. Once it’s done, you can literally get on any trail and go from downtown Eureka Springs to Black Bass to Leatherwood and then back into downtown Eureka.” The intent is for the trail system to be designated as an “epic trail,” which Featherstone called the platinum status for any trail in the United States. Featherstone said there are currently five epic trails in both Arkansas and Colorado and six or seven in California, which has the most epic trails in the country. “We hope to become the number six
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epic trail in Arkansas, which will move us into sole possession of second place for the most epic trails in the country,” Featherstone said. The trail hub, he said, will be the main point of connection and access for the trail system. Murphy said the goal of the June 30 meeting was for the community to brainstorm a list of possible features that residents would like to see for the trail hub, trail system and community center. Headland helped steer them in the right direction by listing some of the proposed features the Trails Commission had already discussed. Some of these features, he said, include a perimeter trail that will loop around the community center, dark sky lighting to illuminate the trail but keep stars visible, fitness components, art components, native plants, bike parking, bike repair stations, water fountains, seating, trash bins and picnic areas. “Art can really make a trail successful and help it become an integral part of a community, especially in a town like Eureka where you have such a strong artistic presence,” Headland said. Residents broke into five small groups to discuss other features people did not
see on the list or would like to see. A group leader helped keep the discussions on track and captured feedback from the public on a large writing pad. The five groups came back together after 30 minutes to see what ideas had been discussed. Suggested features for the community center and trails system included locker rooms, showers, bike rental stations, more paved trails, a tennis court, recycling bins, pet waste and water stations, ongoing community programming, a no-smoking policy, postings of trail rules and etiquette, horse trails and design contests for some of the trail features among others. Jake Achor suggested the community center look into setting up a new water tower or well so Eureka Springs could have its own water supply. “The area was originally known for its springs, so this could help us recapture that idea. We could even start marketing our water and selling it to the five-state region,” he said. “That way we’re making money at this facility instead of just affording it.” Murphy said the idea has gained some traction in the city and might be some-
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thing to consider down the line. Bill King said he has lobbied for a tennis court in the area for a long time and believed the community center could be the perfect site for it. “We could get a piece of flat land up here that would be perfect for a court or two. It fits the demographics of this town well since it’s an older community,” he said. “The farmers market and other activities could take place on the courts when they’re not being used.” Murphy said the list of suggestions was very helpful for the planning process. The intention, she said, is for the foundation to use the lists to prioritize a plan and figure out how to implement the ideas that received the most support from the community. “This is just the starting point. We can map out what the trails will look like to get the big vision, then break it down into smaller pieces and see how we’re going to accomplish those,” Murphy said. She said the next steps for the community center are to finalize and sign a lease-purchase agreement with the Eureka Springs School District and work on a management structure for the facility since the foundation will take over operation of the property. “We’ve got to put a group in place to make that happen,” Murphy said. She said the foundation is working toward a plan for making improvements to the facility in phase one, including renovating the lobby, getting the restrooms open and working with the school district to take down Building 100 and finish roof repairs on the main gym building. “When those are done, we’ll be looking to volunteers to come up with great ideas for programming and take leadership roles in all of that,” Murphy said. Featherstone said that if the foundation can achieve just the top 10 percent of ideas residents discussed at the meeting, then he believes they will have a great community center. “Obviously this is a massive wish list. We’ll never have all the money and space to do everything we talked about, but See Trails, page 22
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Local youth perform their dreams at Camp Midsummer By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The youth that attended last week’s Camp Midsummer at Main Stage didn’t just get an opportunity to follow their dreams. They wrote, choreographed and performed them as well. Virginia Ralph, director of summer theatre arts programming for youth, explained that the students created a play using William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” as inspiration. Ralph said the students wrote their own dreams — dreams they had while sleeping or wanted to accomplish in life — and created a script merging their personal experiences with Shakespeare’s famous work. “We are staging the dreams. We’ve created a script that interweaves Shakespeare and the dream scenes,” Ralph said. “We have made a play from scratch.” The students performed the play on Friday, July 1, Ralph said, to a packed house. She noted that parents weren’t the only people who showed up for the performance; various people from the community, she said, came to see the play, too. Performing in front of a large crowd, Ralph added, didn’t faze the students. “They performed everything at the performance better than they ever had in rehearsal,” she said. “They all rose to the occasion beautifully. Afterwards, folks kept saying how wonderful it was, how they couldn’t believe what the students had accomplished in a week’s time and who they hope this program continues.” She said 15 students had a hand in the performance, including one student who ran lights. All these students, she said, were a joy to work with. “Everybody’s just happy to be here and excited to work, excited to try new things,” she said. “They probably have to step out of their comfort zones a little.” Rachel Adams, 16, agreed that the camp forced her out of her comfort zone. She said she had to put herself out there more than ever before while preparing for the performance. “It’s been a little hard for me to not want to stay in my comfort zone,” Adams said. The most helpful part of the camp, she
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Aspiring young actors share their innermost thoughts and dreams through a combination of Shakespeare, their own original poetry and choreography.
noted, was the warmups Ralph introduced to the students. “We learned a lot of different types of warmups that really help open up your body and your voice and even your face,” Adams said. The warmups weren’t the only new thing she learned at the camp. Adams recounted how she and other students recorded a soundtrack for the play, saying she had never done anything like that before. “That was really fun. It was the first time I’d ever done anything like that,” Adams said. Savannah Lester, 13, and Ethan Robison, 15, said they enjoyed recording music
as well. “I had fun with the recordings,” Lester said. “We did cool stuff we’ve never done before, and we made it our own.” The choreography and writing, 11-yearold Ian Evans said, were his favorite parts of the camp. “We choreographed the dream sequence and made it to where we’re running and we immediately stop,” Evans said. “I’ve been doing plays since I was about six. Usually, plays are just written but we all got to actually write it. That’s what I like about it.” Lester said she signed up for the camp because she thought it would expand her love of dancing and acting.
“I’m really in love with dancing, and dancing has to do with acting as well,” Lester said. “I thought it would be really good for me to take some acting classes.” Robison said he enjoyed every aspect of the camp. “I’ve been in all the different kinds of performance art, and I just love doing this kind of stuff,” Robison said. Leven Thomas, 11, described how the people she worked with at the camp made it all worthwhile. “Everybody is so nice, the teachers and all the kids that are here,” Thomas said. Ralph emphasized that the students did all the work themselves. She said her role was to guide them, not to run the show for them. “This is their writing they’ve staged. A lot of times, it’s their blocking they’ve created,” Ralph said. “I’ve tried to give as much ownership to the kids for creating the piece.” She continued, “There’s a lot of creativity in this group, and it’s really magical.” Ralph said she plans to have one more summer theatre camp at Main Stage before school starts. It is a musical theatre camp, she explained. The camp is slated for Monday, July 18, through Friday, July 22 and Monday, July 25, through Friday, July 29. The first week of the camp will be aimed at children from 9 to 12 years old, with the second week focusing on teenagers from 13 to 17 years old. Ralph explained that the camp will allow children to incorporate basic skills in singing, dancing and acting with all aspects of show production. Both age groups will have a showcase at 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 29. At this camp, Ralph said her husband, Bobby Matthews, will lend a hand by teaching the students to play musical instruments. “He’s going to take musicians off and teach them live music, while I’m here with the singers,” Ralph said. “It should be something pretty exciting for people who love to sing in a band or love to perform.” For more information on the camps or to sponsor a child, call Main Stage vice president Kent Turner at 619-206-8279.
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History stroll perseveres through rainy weather By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
The rain was not enough to stop Eureka Springs from celebrating its birthday on Sunday, July 3. The Eureka Springs Historical Museum held its first Eureka Springs Happy Birthday Stroll to commemorate the city’s founding on July 3, 1879. A host of historical characters lined Spring Street from the Eureka Springs Carnegie Library to the Fuller House and shared their stories with tour groups. The tour ended with a boxed chicken dinner, cake and music at the Fuller House. “We felt this was an underused holiday in Eureka Springs,” said Gayla Wolfinbarger, president of the museum board, “so we wanted to do something for it.” Stephanie Stodden, museum director, said the fundraiser was the museum’s way of celebrating the city’s founding and sharing its history with new people. “It was Eureka Springs’ birthday, and basically we just wanted to celebrate that, hence the cake at the Fuller House,” she said. While the storm on Sunday threatened to postpone the event, museum board member Charla Destry said the group ultimately decided to persevere despite the weather. “The weather was supposed to be about the same on July 4, which was our rain day, so we were like ‘What do we do?’ ” she said. “We decided to go ahead and not let the rain stop us.” Destry said the museum board wanted to see the event through since this year was the inaugural run-through. “We hadn’t planned for it to be a huge event since this was its first year, so we said ‘Let’s just do it,’ ” she said. “Also, rain stops. It has lightened up a lot since the first tour this morning.” Wolfinbarger agreed and said the weather turned out just fine for the historic stroll. Destry said the historic stroll was the perfect fundraiser for the museum be-
cause it fit with the Victorian atmosphere on Spring Street. “Having the boxed lunch on the lawn is a very Victorian thing to do,” she said. “We want to expand next year by having some period transportation and maybe an ice man on the street.” Destry said the group’s fundraisers, such as the historic stroll and the Silent City event around Halloween, are important because the group is a nonprofit. “The museum is always needing things, whether it be roofing or replacing the original windows that are starting to rot. We’re planning ahead,” she said. “We’re applying for grants to help with expenses, but you have to have some money for those, too.” Visitors and residents who participated in the stroll were impressed by how well the museum organized the event and by the historic architecture of the homes on Spring Street. Mark Rousseau said the Rosalie was his favorite stop on the tour. “Looking at all the architecture of the old homes here was amazing,” he said. His wife, Becky Rousseau, said having characters in period costumes sharing the history of the homes added to the tour. “I really enjoyed the fact that there were people standing there and talking to people, sharing the history of the homes that was so interesting,” she said. See Stroll, page 19
Former deputy apologizes Sheriff says Snyder didn’t take suspect’s money By Scott Loftis CarrollCountyNews@cox-internet.com
Former Carroll County Sheriff’s Office deputy Justin Snyder issued an apology Monday for his part in an incident that resulted in a large amount of cash apparently being stolen from a suspect, and Sheriff Randy Mayfield said Snyder is not believed to have taken any of the money. Snyder and another deputy, Cpl. Janet Galland, resigned on June 2 after both failed polygraph examinations during an investigation into claims by Neil Zabel, 42, of Harrison, that approximately $800 was stolen from his vehicle during the course of a May 7 traffic stop. Snyder initiated the traffic stop, according to an investigative report obtained by the Carroll County News through an open-records request on June 27. Galland and another deputy, Jeremy Berner, arrived at the scene after the stop to provide assistance. Berner and Zabel both passed polygraph examinations during the investigation, according to the investigative report. In a statement released by the sheriff’s office on Monday, Mayfield emphasized that Snyder is not believed to have taken the money. “There has been a lot of misinformation in social media about the recent resignation of two deputies, following the report of missing money,” Mayfield said in the statement. “To be clear, one deputy is believed by the Sheriff’s Office to have stolen mon-
ey, even if there is not sufficient evidence to prosecute that deputy. The other deputy, Justin Snyder, is not believed to have taken any money. He did not follow Sheriff’s Office policy in the handling of the money, and he did not report the theft of the money, when he knew it had occurred. His failure to pass the polygraph examination is likely due to his knowledge that another deputy took money from the victim’s vehicle.” Snyder, who joined the sheriff’s office in January 2015, also released a statement Monday. “After communicating with the Sheriff’s Office, we now recognize that they did a thorough and competent investigation into this matter,” Snyder said. “Their findings accurately reflect what occurred. I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to the citizens of Carroll County. At no point did I ever try to ‘cover’ for the other officer involved; however I was still neglectful by not handling the issue at hand as I should have, and for this I do apologize.” Galland, who joined the sheriff’s office in November 2015, said last week that she would have no comment. Mayfield said last week that all CCSO employees are told on their first day of work that any violation of professional ethics can result in their termination. The sheriff said there will be no criminal charges in this case, because of a lack of physical evidence. Polygraph results are not admissible in court.
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Berry agrees to start working on sales tax ordinance
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Mayor Butch Berry will soon begin drafting an ordinance for the sales tax he proposed in April. The Eureka Springs City Council held a workshop Tuesday afternoon, where aldermen asked Berry to work on an ordinance for the proposed sales tax. Berry presented the proposed tax to the council, saying a 1 percent tax increase would result in approximately $1.1 million in projected revenue. He said this revenue is necessary to help repair the water and sewer infrastructure in town, as well as to help improve The Auditorium. Berry noted that the water and sewer departments have run a deficit for years now. Kim Stryker, Berry’s assistant, passed out information on the city’s budget since 2007. According to that information, the city has transferred more than $200,000 from the general fund to water and sewer over the past three years. “Here we see what’s draining our revenues is the water and sewer, and we always kind of knew that,” Berry said.
“In essence, the issue is operation and maintenance. We’ve been supplementing water and sewer at least since 2007. We’ve been loaning them money out of our reserves.” He continued, “Our sewer rates aren’t keeping up with the expenses. We could raise our sewer rates. Unfortunately, if we raise our water rates and sewer rates to what we need, it’s going to be an astronomical amount the citizens are going to be paying.” The sales tax, he explained, is the best solution to this problem. Berry said the tax will affect tourists as well as residents, saying this is fitting since tourists are partially responsible for draining the city’s infrastructure. “We’re a town of 2,000 people, but we’re supplementing our infrastructure to take care of over 1 million people a year,” he said. “It’s our visitors that are causing our problems in the fact of using more water, using sewers …using more everything.” He continued, explaining the aspects of the water and sewer departments that are costing the city money. Berry said
the city doesn’t have its own testing facility and has to spend $2,000 to $5,000 a month in testing fees. Additionally, he said the city can’t afford to buy chemicals to treat the water in bulk. “It’s kind of like we can’t afford to go to Sam’s. We have to go to Dollar General and buy a dollar’s worth instead of going over and taking advantage of bulk sales,” Berry said. Financial director Lonnie Clark described the way the city could save money on water and sewer but said there’s not enough money available to do that. Clark said the city is buying chemicals in 55-gallon drums, saying it’s possible to save around 70 percent simply by buying the chemicals in bulk. He added that the city could save even more money by building its own water testing facility. “If we could put in our own lab and put the equipment in there and not pay these fees for the testing, that would be another huge savings,” Clark said. Alderman David Mitchell agreed that the water and sewer infrastructure needs some work. See Council, page 22
Mercy cutting BV home health, hospice By Scott Loftis CarrollCountyNews@cox-internet.com
Mercy will close its Home Health and Hospice location in Berryville effective Sept. 1, the company confirmed in a statement on Friday. “This decision was based on declining use of these services, as well as the availability of other quality home care and hospice providers in Northwest Arkansas to meet patient needs,” Mercy says in the statement. “For patients impacted, Mercy will work to ensure a seamless transition to other home care and hospice providers in the area. For co-workers impacted, our goal is to transfer them into different roles within the Mercy health system. Please be assured this affects only Home Health and
Hospice in Berryville. No other closures are planned and Mercy remains committed to the Berryville community.” Mercy’s home health and hospice services in Berryville are based at 804 W. Freeman Ave. According to Mercy’s website, home health services are intended to “provide compassionate care to help patients live independently at home. We will work with your physician to manage your acute, chronic or life-limiting condition.” Mercy’s Home Health Staff includes nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, medical social workers and home health aides, according to the website. Mercy’s Hospice services “provide vi-
tal end-of-life services to patients and their families,” the website says. “Our highly trained staff includes registered nurses, licensed clinical social workers, home health aides, chaplains and spiritual advisors, volunteers and support staff. We’re available 24 hours a day to assist with the care of patients, regardless of their age, race, gender, creed, physical condition or ability to pay for services.” Based in Springfield, Mo., Mercy is the seventh-largest Catholic healthcare system in the United States, according to the company’s website. Mercy’s system comprises 46 acute care and specialty hospitals in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma, including Mercy Hospital in Berryville.
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In defense of B&Bs
I am disturbed by the public statement made recently by one Eureka Springs Alderman: “If we limit the number of B&Bs (sic) some will do long-term rental if they need the money.” 1. Any decision to limit the number of B&Bs, if such a decision is even under discussion, should be based upon factors relating directly to, and only to, B&Bs such as impact on the neighborhood, community needs, citizen preferences, impact on city services, clarification of existing ordinances, etc. We should not be considering a limit on B&Bs with the hope that some potential owners will be left so financially needy that their only option will be to rent out their properties on a long-term basis. How is a neighborhood improved if a homeowner is forced financially to move out of his/her home in order to turn it into a rental? How is a neighborhood improved if a potential B&B owner has to instead rent out rooms in his/her home on a long-term basis? How is a neighborhood improved if a homeowner, with a cottage in his back yard that is appropriate in size and amenities only for short-term occupancy, rents that cottage out to long-term tenants? 2. Is manipulating people financially into becoming landlords really a viable and satisfactory solution to the rental shortage problem? A person might consider becoming a long-term landlord for a variety of reasons but one reason should not be because the city has legislated or forced that decision on him/her. How happy will a landlord be who has been forced into the business? Many people who become long-term rental property owners find themselves simply to be not suited to, or not having the ex-
pertise, the time, or even the desire to be landlords. Do we really want to force people into that role? How happy will a tenant be when they have a landlord who has been forced into the business? Can you imagine renting a room or a cottage from someone and then finding out that your landlord really didn’t want to be a landlord and that he/she secretly (or openly) wishes that you weren’t there? How positive will that atmosphere be? How long will that last? Do not let yourselves fall into this trap of “If you are for B&Bs, you are against affordable/available housing; and, if you are against B&Bs you are for affordable/available housing!” This is the “generalization” and “band-wagon” propaganda that we learned about in fifth grade! Don’t fall for it. Affordable/available housing and B&Bs are two very separate, distinct, and important issues. Each one needs to be and deserves to be objectively considered and dealt with on its own. — BOB THOMAS
meaning of life. I’m not that smart. It was an “act of love” that pointed out how wrong I was about so many things. We are all just human. One day we die. Jesus said there is a heaven and there is a hell. When the “Prince of Peace” Jesus Christ said: “Repent and believe the gospel.” I will, because I trust no other person. For thousands of years God’s holy words have been spoken from pulpits around the world. Countless lives have been changed by Jesus for the better. I’m so very grateful for his kindness to me. No Christian is any better than any other person on Earth. As a Christian I want people to go to heaven. God said, “It’s appointed once for man to die then the judgment.” Only in the past 60 or 80 years have most of the world’s people not had a fear of God. That’s crazy! Jesus spoke more of hell than heaven. True Christian people don’t hate homosexuals or any other people. People can believe what they want but heaven and hell are very real places. So we must tell the story. That’s what love does! But if you don’t believe the story and
Jesus was not both God and man and he didn’t die on a cross to atone for our sins and he didn’t rise from the dead and he won’t take some to heaven and the rest to hell, it is all a myth! Then please don’t hate us. Don’t be coming after us. Pity us! For we are of all people the most pitiable! Because we are putting our trust in a lie. Hoping for peace, – JERRY SMITH
Quoting the Bible proves nothing In response to Curtis Shaw nd John Wallace, You people who quote the Bible as though doing so proves your stance without doubt have got it wrong. Stop declaring triumph as though you’ve made a clear and factual point by merely referring to the Bible; you have not. First, you selfishly assume all look to the Bible for life’s answers. We don’t. Again, we don’t. On top of that, you presuppose that your personal See Forum, page 22
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Love not hate from the pulpit I’m a Christian and I’ll confess too many times misguided people who call themselves Christian can be hateful. I’ve been hateful. We all have at some time. That’s why I look to Jesus who has helped me see myself honestly. Never in my life have I met even one person who has never told a lie. Jesus Christ came to give the world the truth. I can’t convince anyone Jesus is the son of God. I wish I could. But only God can do that. To have faith means to trust. Trusting Jesus knows better than I what is right and wrong, what is the
The Carroll County Ozark Off-Road Cyclists are this week’s Citizens of the Week. Called CC Riders, the group has done most of the maintenance on Eureka’s trails. Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission chairman Bill Featherstone said the riders put in more than 400 hours in 2015 building trails, saying the group is well on its way to eclipsing that number this year. Nate Griffee is the chairman for the CC Riders. The group formed in March 2015 and meets monthly at Sparky’s. “Parks could not keep the trails in near as good of shape without them, or build trails at the rate we do,” Featherstone said. “They are indispensable.” For more information on the CC Riders, visit www.ozarkoffroadcyclists.com. To nominate someone for Citizen of the Week, email Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail. com.
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What do
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Citizen Opinion by Cindy Worley
What features would you like to see in the trail system?
Bernie Burns
Chris Chupp
Wide enough for motorcycles.
Water fountains.
“Bernie”
“Chris”
Blayne Thiebaud
“Father of the year”
Springs you could drink from or wine dispensers.
Lupin Maestas “David”
A place where artists can show their work.
Zamarath Thoth
Shane Young “Salamander”
“Zam the Wizard” No steep inclines.
Water fountains for people and pets.
Citizen Survey What features would you like to see in the trail system? m Water fountains m Springs m A place for art
m Exercise equipment m Extra lighting m Something else
Go to www.lovelycitizen.com and weigh in. Vote by 9 a.m. Wednesday
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My nana’s strength
his week, my nana turned 65 years old. She’s one of those cool grandmothers, the type who always looks way cuter than you do and who swears like a sailor. Some consider it unladylike, but I personally find a lot of value in women who aren’t afraid to be crass. Nana is certainly one of those women. She can throw shade like no other. It’s truly something to behold. Of course, her best attribute is her kindness. Surely I’m biased because she’s my grandmother, but I happen to think she’s one of the best grandmothers out there. She’s helped me and Gideon out in so many ways, and never because she was prompted to do so. Nana’s kindness comes from a place of empathy many of us will never understand. She’s been through so much in her life, more than anyone should have to endure. She was born to a poor family and had many siblings — I think she was one of 13, but it could easily be more than that. Nana has recounted her childhood several times, and every time I feel grateful for my upbringing. As a child, Nana had to wear underwear made out of potato sacks. She didn’t own her first pair of “real” underwear until she was around 18 years old. She married my papaw, Jimmie, before she turned 20 and had two kids in two years. Times were still tough for Nana, but she made sure my mom and uncle didn’t feel that way. Mom told me that Nana worked three jobs and was barely home, just so her kids could have a life she never got to experience herself. Papaw Jimmie worked, too, but Nana didn’t just want her family to get by. She wanted them to live well. Nana lost her parents before I can remember, even though Mom has told me that I met them briefly as a child. After those losses came the big one. Papaw Jimmie was diagnosed with cancer in early 2000. For years, he underwent surgery after surgery and treatment after treatment. The cancer ate away the bone in his jaw, so the doctors created a metal jaw to replace it. Not long after that surgery, the jaw collapsed. Papaw was in remission, but he knew he wasn’t really in remission. On May 24, 2004, before the sun had come up, he shot himself in the living room. Nana dis-
covered his body when she woke up later that morning. I don’t think anyone can understand what that feels like unless they’ve experienced it themselves. Through all the years Papaw was sick, Nana stood by him. She was the one who took him to the hospital. She was the one who waited for him to come out of surgery. She was the one who fed him and picked up his medication and spoke on his behalf to medical Samantha Jones professionals. And she was the one who found him after he had taken his life, in the living room where we opened Christmas presents every year. I cannot fathom her sorrow. If that had happened to me, I’m not sure I would have been able to keep going. She did, though. She kept working. She kept living. She’s certainly affected by the tragedy she’s experienced, but Nana has never let that stop her from doing what she needs to do for those she loves. When Mom went through her divorce in 2009, Nana offered to let us move in with her. Mom accepted, and we spent my senior year of high school closer than we’d ever been before. During that year, I began to realize how much Nana has been through. You can’t really see that as a child, especially when you’re focused on how a loss has affected you. Seeing how Nana lived on an everyday basis, I was struck by her resolve to keep going despite the pain. That’s the kind of pain that never goes away. You can’t just shake it off. Nana certainly hasn’t done that, but she has moved forward in a way that could only be described as inspiring. That’s what she is. She’s an inspiration. She’s my inspiration. ••• Samantha Jones is associate editor for Carroll County Newspapers. Her email address is Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com.
LAST WEEK’S QUESTION
26 votes cast
The 4th of July is Monday. What freedom are you most grateful for? m Freedom of religion: 42.3% (11 votes) m Freedom to express: 0.0% (0 votes) m Freedom of the press: 11.5% (3 votes)
m Freedom to be you: 19.2% (5 votes) m Freedom of speech: 19.2% (5 votes) m Another freedom: 7.7% (2 votes)
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Man drowns in Beaver Lake on Fourth of July By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
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Elks donate $2,500 to help Eureka Springs students The Holiday Island Elks Lodge #1042 donated $2,500 to the Eureka Springs Elementary and Middle Schools on June 23. The money will help provide clothing and shoes to needy students. It was obtained using a Gratitude Grant from the Elks
National Foundation in Chicago. Eureka Springs School District counselor Patty Brill will give the items to students as the need arises. Pictured from left to right are Elks officers Jackie Eis and Wally Kratzer, Brill and Elks officer Dan Kees.
Ice cream social to be held July 17
The Holiday Island Presbyterian Church at 111 Valley Drive will have its annual old-fashioned ice cream social from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 17. There will be
lots of flavors of ice cream with all the toppings, cookies and cold drinks, as well as music. The event is free, and everyone is invited.
Free Slideshow slated for July 13
Eli Vega will present a free slideshow titled “Impressionism through Photography” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
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A Rogers man drowned in Beaver Lake on Monday, July 4. Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Jerry Reddick confirmed Tuesday that the man, 21-year-old Hayden Greenway, died between Starkey Marina and the dam at a place called “The Rock.” Reddick explained that people usually jump into the water at that spot. The drowning occurred, he said, after the anchor lines of two boats became tangled.
“Two males dove down trying to untangle the lines, and one of them did not resurface,” Reddick said. He said Benton County Lake Patrol, Benton County Dive Team, the Mennonite Dive Team, Arkansas Game and Fish, Carroll County SORT Team and Grassy Knob First Responders were on the scene to help however possible. Though CCSO still needs to send the incident report to the crime lab, Reddick said the cause of death is clear. “For all intents and purposes, it’s just an accident,” he said.
Andy Gross to perform in October Comedian and magician Andy Gross will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at The Auditorium. Gross, who is beset known for his “SplitMan” magic prank, has been featured on CNN, ABC, CBS, Fox, MSNBC, VH1 and MTV. Some of his feats include the ability to actually throw his voice, read minds, levitate ob-
jects and make a signed $100 bill vanish and reappear inside an orange. Tickets to the show cost $25 for adults and $20 for seniors and children. On the day of the show, tickets will cost $5 more. Contact the box office for tickets and information at TheAud.org or 479253-7788.
Vacation Bible School scheduled from July 11-15 St. James Episcopal Church at 28 Prospect Ave. will have a full week of Vacation Bible School from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 11, to Friday, July 15. Through the theme “All Creatures Great and Small: Loving and Protecting God’s Creation,” the group will
explore our relationships to our pets, how animals around the world help humans and what we can do to protect animals. There will be storytelling, music, crafts and snacks. Children between 4 and 12 are welcome. To register, email BetsyPorter@cox.net. The event is free.
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Enjoy our Water, Protect our Water Participate in Lakes Appreciation Month Activities This July Lakes Appreciation Month Cleanup Saturday, July 9th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup of Highway 412 Wed, July 20, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Hobbs State Park Visitor Center
Valero Gas Station, Springdale
Kayak Tour
Devil's Eyebrow Float, Cleanup, & Urban Forestry Forum
Thursday, July 14th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Hobbs State Park Visitor Center White River Stewardship Float Trip Friday, July 15th, 9:00 am Riverview Resort, Eureka Springs
Saturday, July 23, 9:00 am Short Stop Gas Station, Garfield Snorkeling Boat Tour Thursday, July 28, 1:00 – 3:00 pm Rocky Branch Marina, Rogers
479-750-8007 www.beaverwatershedalliance.org
THE SIXTH ANNUAL
Fleur Delicious Weekend July 5-10 • Eureka Springs, AR
Tuesday, July 5 5pm - 7pm: Writer’s Colony “Sips and Samplings” homemade breads and cheeses from the Kent Walker Cheese Company in Little Rock - 515 Spring St. Tuesday thru Saturday, July 5 - 10 10am - 5pm: Fresh Harvest tasting tours - 512 Village Circle 10am - 5pm: The Spice Boat sniffing tours - 512 Village Circle Throughout Fleur Delicious Weekend: Keels Creek Winery wine tastings - 3185 E. Van Buren • Railway Winery wine tastings - 4937 Highway 187 • The Stone House French wine flights and cheese pairings - 89 S. Main St. • Crescent Hotel Crystal Dining Room and SkyBar Gourmet Pizzeria - Featured Champagne Veuve Clicquot bottle and by the glass specials. All weekend in all Crescent Hotel restaurants and Sunday Brunch! Wine enthusiasts will enjoy our award winning cellar selections including Premier Cru wines from the Bordeaux and Burgundy regions of France - 75 Prospect Avenue • Crescent Hotel Crystal Dining Room - Breakfast: Marscarpone stuffed French Toast - 75 Prospect Ave. Wednesday, July 6 5pm to 7pm: Bossa Screwanova artist reception at DeVito’s of Eureka Springs - 5 Center St. Wednesday thru Friday, July 6 - 8 11am-12pm & 2pm-3pm: Keels Creek Winery wine pairings - 3185 E. Van Buren Thursday, July 7 9am -11am: Eureka Springs Farmers Market - several events featuring local chefs - 2075 E. Van Buren St. 6pm to 9pm: Palette to Palate: “Watercolor & Wine” with Julie Hop at Basin Park Hotel - 12 Spring St. Thursday thru Saturday, July 7 - 9 5pm to 9pm: Grand Taverne “Celebrating the Senses” offering FDW Specials - 37 N. Main Street Thursday thru Sunday, July 7 - 10 5pm to 9pm: French themed dinner at Caribe featuring Railway Winery Wine pairings Friday thru Saturday, July 8 - 9 Crescent Hotel SkyBar Gourmet Pizzeria - Duck Wings L'Orange! VIVA LA CONFIT - 75 Prospect Ave. Friday thru Sunday, July 8-10 Crescent Hotel Crystal Dining Room Dinner offering Duck Confit & Steak au Pouvre with Pomme Frites seasoned with Fleur de Sel, Dulce ~ Pistachio Crème Brulee - 75 Prospect Ave. • DeVito’s of Eureka Springs Offering weekend cocktail flights+ FDW signature cocktails - 5 Center Street • Grotto Wood-Fired Grill and Wine Cave Grotto Short Ribs 72 hour Sou Vide in red wine, garlic, thyme and herbs de provence demi glaze so tender it falls off the bone. Served with a glass of Roskam Red French Bordeaux - 10 Center St. Saturday, July 9 8:45am: Nom Nom Namaste Yoga + Brunch at Fresh - 179 N. Main • 9am: White Street Saturday Market cooking demo with Chef David Gilderson - 26 White St. • 11am: Saturday lunch at Fresh, crawfish and shrimp - 179 N. Main • 12pm to 7pm: Delicious Art Market at Basin Spring Park • 2:30pm: Waiters’ Race down Spring Street • 4pm: Melonlight Dance will perform “Tango a Paris" in Basin Spring Park • 5pm-7pm: Second Saturday Music in the Park with Brave Combo - Basin Spring Park • 5:30pm & 8:30pm: 7-course FDW tasting menu & wine flight at Le Stick Nouveau - 65A Spring St. • 5:30pm, 6:30pm & 7:30pm: Guided Art Walk Tour - Basin Spring Park 6pm-9pm: Second Saturday Gallery Stroll - Throughout Eureka Sunday, July 10 10am - 2pm: Sunday Brunch at Fresh, crawfish and shrimp - 179 N. Main • 7pm: French Wine Dinner at Cottage Inn - 450 W. Van Buren • Crescent Hotel Crystal Dining Room featuring French dishes: Coq au Vin, Beef Tips Bordelaise, Ratatouille, Dauphinois Potatoes, Buckwheat Crepes with Marscapone & strawberries, assorted french themed salads and assorted Petit Fours products of France - 75 Prospect Ave.
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Fourth of July Parade
Photos by Tavi Ellis
The Eureka Springs Fourth of July Parade went on despite the rain, with floats, walkers and furry friends getting in on the fun.
Sue Glave organized the parade. Here, she wishes locals and visitors a happy Fourth of July.
Josie, all-American baton twirler, shows off her skills.
The Lovely County Citizen celebrates the 1st Amendment.
Laura Freeland Sanchez is Ms. Apple Pie 2016.
Volunteer firefighter Scott Dignan and his daughter, Kelli, take part in the parade.
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Fourth of July Festivities
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Photos by Tavi Ellis
Old traditions merged with new ones during this year’s Fourth of July celebration. Along with the annual Ms. Apple Pie, decorated bike and apple pie contests, the Mr. Firecracker and hot dog contests were held. There was also free watermelon available for all.
These are just two Junebugs on the Fourth of July.
Berryville residents Stephanie and her son Tavious, 4, join in the Fourth of July tradition as they light their sparklers just after sundown.
Little miss Emily passes out slices of fresh watermelon Lady Liberty kicks off the hot dog eating contest at Euafter the parade. reka Live.
The quintessential Fourth of July celebration includes plenty of children and juicy, dripping watermelon.
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The Clear Spring School Welcomes New Staff!
Wildlife at the library
You are invited to the Meet and Greet Open House 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Saturday, July 30, 2016 Clear Spring School Campus 374 Dairy Hollow Rd, Eureka Springs, AR
Zachary TrenT high School coordinator/Teacher • BS in Political Science, • MA in Conflict Transformation • Graduate Studies in Education and Crisis and Trauma studies • Licensure in Special Education Zach has been working as an educator for well over a decade. He has taught in conflict zones like Israel and Palestine, worked with homeless and runaway youth, and taught in inner city schools. Zach’s passions include helping students develop critical thinking skills, independent learning capacities and instilling a lifelong joy of learning. Zach and his wife, Letitia, both grew up in Oklahoma and Arkansas and with their 2 year old son, are excited to get back to their roots.
We have limited Student Scholarships Now Available for both elementary and upper grade levels based on financial need, merit, and single parent status Inquire by calling 479-253-7888 www.clearspringschool.org
Photo by Tavi Ellis
Shawna, who works with the Natural History Education Company of the MidSouth, fascinates young minds with a live animal demonstration, including an Eurasian Eagle Owl.
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Serving Benton, Washington, Carroll & Madison counties.
Kathy Fornof, a resident of Eureka Springs, was born Oct. 12, 1952 in Erie, Pa., a daughter of John “Jack” and Phoebe “Pat” (Smathers) Murray. She departed this life Monday, July 4, 2016, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas at the age of 63 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Pat (Smathers) Murray. On Feb. 14, 1980, she was united in marriage with Harvey Fornof who survives her of their home. She is also survived by her three children, son, Harvey Fornof, III of Bakersfield, Calif.; daughter, Melissa Smoot and husband Mikey of Argyle, Texas; son, Mike Fornof and wife Tonya of Argyle, Texas; brother, Jack Murray and wife Mary of Chandler, Ariz.; brother Rick Murray and wife, Lori of Valencia, Calif.; seven grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends and loved ones. Memorial service will be held at a later date in Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service,
Kathy Fornof
Oct. 12, 1952 – July 4, 2016
Inc. Memorial donations may be made to Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, Arkansas 72762. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
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These Eurekans cruised the town on Tuesday, June 28.
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Photo by Tavi Ellis
Cruiser nights offer chance to ride and relax
On Tuesday, June 28, several locals and visitors took part in the once-a-month Eureka Springs Cruiser Night. The night allows bicycle riders to get back to the freedom of cycling with friends. It takes place on the last Tuesday of every month starting at 5:30 p.m. The rides start at Harmon Park, with the schedule of stops changing every month. The location and times will be posted ahead of time. If you can’t make it for the start, you can meet up with the group later. Participants are required to bring a reliable, safe bicycle and are encouraged to wear a helmet, as well as bring cash for the stops.
There will be three different stops each month. At each stop, riders will indulge in local food and drinks while catching up with people they normally don’t see. Each stop lasts about an hour. The night is open to locals and tourists. Cruiser nights started a few years ago by some local friends who just wanted to get out and ride downtown, wear costumes and visit bars. The nights were brought back this season to provide a fun social ride for locals and visitors with any bike level, helping to stimulate the economy on a Tuesday evening. Visit facebook.com/BicycleES for more information on upcoming rides.
Rain Equine mixes the ‘Garden of Eden.’
Rain Equine wins Fleur Delicious Weekend bartender competition
Rain Equine of KJ’s Caribe Restaurant + Cantina won both the judge’s choice and the people’s choice in the 5th Annual Fleur Delicious Weekend Ciroc Vodka Bartender Competition on Wednesday, June 29, at Chelsea’s Corner Cafe and Bar.
Meador named VP, ag lender at Cornerstone Bank
Charlie Cross, president and chief executive officer of Cornerstone Bank has announced the hiring of Chris Meador as vice president of agricultural lending for the local bank’s Berryville office. Meador is a lifelong resident of Green Forest, Arkansas, where he operates a broiler farm and cattle operation with his wife, Alechia, and their four children. Meador is a graduate of College of the Ozarks with a degree in animal science and a ainor in poultry science. He is very active in the local and regional farming community, as he currently serves on
the Farm Bureau Board of Directors as treasurer/secretary. He is also a board member of NRSC and a former board member of State of Arkansas Meador Young Farmer and Rancher. Additionally, Meador and his family were named Farm Family of the Year in 2013 and were winners of the
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2010 Excellence in Agriculture Award. Meador joins the Cornerstone Bank lending team after a 14-year tenure with Tyson Foods. “We are thrilled to add Chris to our great roster of professional bankers and are excited to bring someone with such a wealth of agricultural knowledge and experience to our lending team,” Cross said. “We feel blessed to have his affiliation and trust he will be of huge benefit to our bank as we continue to grow our agricultural client base. We welcome Chris to the Cornerstone family.”
Equine’s winning cocktail is called the “Garden of Eden” and is mixed with Ciroc Peach Vodka, Railway Winery Peach Wine, Rose’s Lime Juice and mint. It is garnished with fresh figs, mint, lime and rainier cherries.
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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
July 7: Lego Club
The Eureka Springs Carnegie Library will host a lego club meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at 194 Spring Street. The meeting will feature a new weekly building challenge. For more information call 479-253-8754.
July 8: Free Slideshow
Eureka Springs photographer Eli Vega will hold a free slideshow presentation for the community titled “Europe in Eureka” at 7 p.m. Friday, July 8, at the Eureka Springs Carnegie Library annex. The slideshow is a compilation of photographs in and around Eureka Springs that are reminiscent of Europe.
July 9: Kids Bible and Barbecue Camp
Faith Bible Church will hold a one day Kids Bible and Barbecue Camp from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at 3 Parkcliff Drive in Holiday Island. Kids from kindergarten through sixth grade can come have fun with games, crafts, songs, skits and snacks. For more information or to register your child call Debbie at 479253-6187 or Peg at 479-363-6010. Registration forms can also be found online at FaithBibleNWA.com.
July 9: Weekend Waiters’ Race
The sixth annual Fleur Delicious Weekend Waiters’ Race begins at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at Eureka Grill and finishes at Basin Spring Park. Participating waiters from Eureka Springs restaurants should be in front of Eureka Grill by 2:30 p.m. to sign in and should bring their own trays.
July 9: Drug Awareness Barbecue
The Holiday Island Elks Lodge 102 will hold a barbecue to raise money to
fund its Drug Awareness Program from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at the Cornerstone Bank parking lot. The cost is $5 for a burger or bratwurst, chips and a soft drink or ice tea.
July 10: Alcoholism Sermon
Judith Ulch, spiritualist medium and teacher, will talk about her family experiences with alcoholism at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 10, at 17 Elk Street.
July 11: Super Science Presentation
Super Science of Northwest Arkansas will present a high intensity science demonstration at all three Carroll County libraries on Monday, July 11. The presentation will take place at 10 a.m. in Green Forest, 1 p.m. in Berryville and 3:30 p.m. in Eureka Springs. For more information call 870-423-2323.
July 11: Retired Teacher Trip
The Carroll County Retired Teachers will take a local trip through Carroll, Newton and Boone counties at 9 a.m. Monday, July 11. The group will meet at the Green Forest Methodist Church at 8:30 a.m. and depart at 9 a.m. The group will car pool, so attendees are asked to bring their own walking sticks and other supplies they might need. The group will hike at Lost Valley, visit Alum Cove near Deer, walk down to the natural bridge and have a late lunch at Cliff House among other things. The event will be rescheduled if it rains.
July 11: Metafizzies Meeting
Rebekah Clark will lead the Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) in a session of divine singing and sound meditation at 7 p.m. Monday, July 11, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain Street. All are welcome.
July 13: Frog Calls 101
Members of FrogWatch USA will teach kids how to identify frog species by their calls at all three Carroll County libraries on Wednesday, July 13. They will be in Green Forest at 10 a.m., Berryville at 1 p.m. and Eureka Springs at 3 p.m. For more information call 870423-2323.
July 13: Free Slideshow
Eli Vega will present a free slideshow titled “Impressionism through Photography” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk Street. The slideshow previews the works Vega will present to Crystal Bridges in the spring of 2017.
July 13: Sufi Study Group
The Sufi Study Group will meet from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, at the Heart of Many Ways meeting room. All are welcome.
July 16: Gospel Concert
The Missourians, a gospel music group with a progressive sound, will perform a concert at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at Faith Bible Church at 3 Parkcliff Drive in the Holiday Island Shopping Center. The group will present the gospel message through song and testimony. Refreshments will be provided.
July 17: Writing Service
Shirley Lamberson, writer and member of the Village Writing School, will lead a service on how writing can be a creative outlet for everyone form young children to seniors at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 17, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk Street.
July 17: Ice Cream Social
The Holiday Island Presbyterian Church is having its annual ice cream
social from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at 111 Valley Drive. There will be lots of flavors of ice cream with all the toppings, cookies, cold drinks and music. Everyone is invited to attend.
July 18: Wacky Magic Show
Tommy Terrific will present a funfilled wacky magic show at all three Carroll County libraries on Monday, July 18. He will be in Green Forest at 10 a.m., Berryville at 1 p.m. and Eureka Springs at 3 p.m. For more information call 870-423-2323.
July 24: Mystic Moon Service
Lisa Dawn and Margo Elliott, owners of Mystic Moon, will present information about the services they offer at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 24, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk Street.
July 27: Sufi Study Grup
The Sufi Study Group will meet from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, at the Heart of Many Ways meeting room. All are welcome.
July 31: Yoga Sermon
Jack Kroeck, yoga teacher, will talk about the mystery of yoga and its health-boosting aspects and demonstrate some yoga techniques at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 31, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk Street.
August 21: Music Meeting
The Carroll County Music Group will have their annual meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 21, at the Crescent Hotel Conservatory. This will be the first annual meeting open to the public. There will be a music portion with some local students and adult musicians, as well as beverages and snacks.
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Wisecrack ZODIAC ARIES: Sometimes you can’t find your center alone. Is your core made of soft, delicious caramel or hard, crunchy lollipop? Entice a friend to give your soul a few licks and see. Taurus: You’re looking for summer love on the lake, but watch out for bees. A few stings and you’ll look like Mick Jagger. On the bright side, you’ll be so kissable and you’ll serve as your own floatation device if knocked overboard. GEMINI: You have accomplished so much, yet all you can do is whine about how much further you have to go. Look over your shoulder and see how far you’ve come. If that doesn’t work, knock someone off a scooter and ride the rest of the way. CANCER: A burden has been lifted from you. Quick, look busy, because Nature abhors a vacuum, especially one with all the hoses and attachments, although it does like to see a dog riding a Roomba. LEO: You may believe that the best things in life are free, but your honey insists you pay the electricity bill to keep the air conditioning on. Do it, because while being hot, sweaty and slapped upside the head is free, it’s not one of the better feelings. VIRGO: You’ve tied yourself in more knots than a circus contortionist playing Twister. Loosen up before you look like a set of earbuds in someone’s pocket. LIBRA: When you ignore life’s gentle hints, the universe moves up to slightly rude nudging. After that, it’s caveman clue-stick time. Considering how observant you usually are, don’t leave the house without a helmet this week. SCORPIO: Your sense of fashion makes a strong statement, but is it one the world needs to hear? Your waffle print pants and sequined halter top think so, but the world begs to differ. Be content with a plain white shirt, at least until casual Friday. SAGITTARIUS: If all the world’s a stage, why are you still out front
selling popcorn? March down that aisle, hop in the spotlight and show ‘em what you’ve got. You’ll at least make the evening news when the cops drag you away. CAPRICORN: A sudden burst of energy will grab you on Tuesday; you’ll either clean the toilet or go windsurfing. Both options will make waves in crystal blue water. AQUARIUS: You can be brave,
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you can be right or you can just let everyone argue it out while you binge-watch cartoons on Netflix. It’s too hot to care that much about the color of window treatments, anyway. PISCES: On Wednesday, you’re a bowl of Lucky Charms that’s all marshmallows, and no pesky vitamins. Soak it up baby, because you’re magically delicious.
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Janell Humphrey said the tour helped her gain a greater understanding of the stories she had read about the city. “For a kinesthetic learner, being able to put a feel to the stories you’ve read is incredible,” she said. “It helped that they were in period costume. I only wish the
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ditch with a female subject standing beside it. Upon arrival, it turned out the subject was just taking pictures. That’s what we call a snap judgment. 9:40 p.m. - Officers responded to the report of a tree down across the road. 10:06 p.m. - A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a subject for driving on a suspended license and driving left of center. 11:37 p.m. - A caller advised of an intoxicated male in a stairwell. Officers responded, and the male was unresponsive upon arrival. EMS was dispatched. June 30 12:25 a.m. - A caller advised that she could hear a person stuck between the back of her house and the hillside. Officer responded, helped the male out and gave him a ride to his motel. 12:57 a.m. - Benton County Sheriff’s Office picked up a subject on a Eureka Springs warrant for failure to appear. An officer responded and picked up the subject from Gateway. 12:51 p.m. - An officer conducted a welfare check and made contact with the subject. All was well. 2:23 p.m. - An officer discovered a man attempting to climb a building. The man advised he was practicing climbing brick build-
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history of each house had been more indepth. I think everything was organized well.” Judy Holden, a Eureka Springs resident originally from Canada, said she walks along Spring Street daily with her dog and learned so much more about the houses and the people who lived there thanks to the historic stroll. “This was really informative. It was just
as good as the Silent City event at Halloween,” she said. “I highly recommend Silent City to everyone, so I wanted to be on the first historic stroll ever today.” Holden said she is never disappointed with the museum because of the hard work the board puts into organizing events for the city. She said the museum board has made her feel more connected to the city she adopted as her home.
“I’m Canadian, and my husband is from Missouri. We bought a house not too far from Spring Street after seeing Eureka Springs,” Holden said. “I passed my citizen’s test last week, so I’m going to be a full-fledged American now.” She continued, “The historical society does such a good job in our town, sharing the history of it with everyone. I try to support them as much as I can.”
ings. The officer asked the man to leave and not return. Oh, yes. The old “climbing brick buildings” excuse. July 1 5:07 p.m. - An officer responded to the report of an ex-employee at a restaurant who was not allowed to be there. The officers told the subject not to return or he would be arrested. 5:19 p.m. - Fayetteville asked Eureka Springs officers to locate two suspects and conduct a field interview. Officers located only one, and the information was passed along to the Fayetteville Police Department. 8:39 p.m. - An officer filed a report on theft from a vehicle. 10:00 p.m. - An officer responded to the report of a private property accident. Upon arrival, the parties advised they did not want a report. 10:19 p.m. - A subject was arrested on a warrant out of the Fayetteville Police Department. 10:48 p.m. - An officer responded to a 911 hangup. All was well. July 2 5:11 a.m. - A caller advised hearing what sounded like an explosion. An officer responded and spoke with individuals in the area. It was determined to be fireworks. Fireworks two days before the Fourth of July? You don’t say! 9:58 a.m. - A caller advised a motorcycle
was on its side on the highway. An officer responded and located the motorcycle. The owner picked up his bike and was not injured. He did not want a report. 11:42 a.m. - A caller advised a dog had been left in a parked van and was concerned about the heat. Officers responded and found the dog had food and water and was not in distress. 11:51 a.m. - An officer searched for but was unable to locate a reported group of people smoking a possible illegal substance. 1:00 p.m. - A caller advised of a male solicitor sitting on a bench for hours with all his stuff. An officer responded and advised the man to move along. 4:00 p.m. - A caller advised she was getting harassed at her place of employment. An officer had her file a statement for information. 4:21 p.m. - A caller advised a van was blocking a roadway. An officer responded, and the vehicle was cited. 5:20 p.m. - A caller advised that her vehicle was blocked in at one of the parking lots downtown. Officers responded and assisted. 8:19 p.m. - An officer responded to the report of a possible intoxicated person at a gas station. The officer made contact with the subject and advised the driver was not drunk. 9:34 p.m. - Two officers responded to a local restaurant and issued a citation for noise after several complaints came in. The restaurant was above the allowed limit.
11:06 p.m. - An officer responded to the report of a possible intoxicated driver. The officer located the vehicle, but it was not occupied. July 3 2:12 a.m. - A subject was arrested at a traffic stop for driving while intoxicated, implied consent, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance and careless driving. 10:16 a.m. - An officer responded to an alarm and spoke with the owner of the building. 12:21 p.m. - A caller advised they could smell gas in the area. Officers checked the area but could not locate any gas smell. 1:58 p.m. - An officer responded to an address to pick up some found property. 9:47 p.m. - An officer spoke to a caller about harassing communications. She did want to press charges at this time. 10:22 p.m. - An officer responded to the report of loud music at a local motel. It turned out they did not have a permit and were asked to shut down. They complied. 10:40 p.m. - An officer responded to the report of fireworks being set off inside the city limits at a local bar. The officer was not able to locate any evidence but warned them not to do so. July 4 3:50 a.m. - An officer responded to an alarm. All was well.
• New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main, 479253-2525: ,Tony Alvarez, noon to 4 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Michael Tisdale Duo, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. MONDAY, JULY 11 • Brews, 479-244-0878: Board Games by ES Library • Chelsea’s: SprUngbilly, 9:00 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 • Chelsea’s: Barnyard Stompers, 9 p.m. • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: Happy Hour, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169: Happy Hour, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Wild Women Wednesdays, Ladies Night • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Ladies Night
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we’re going to see what the key components are that most of us, maybe all of us, want to see happen,” he said. Featherstone continued, “This is all about money and time, in regards to volunteerism. City government will never be big enough to get everything done. Please consider helping in some way to move the
trails and community center forward.” He and Murphy thanked members of the Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation, parks and recreation commission, trails committee and Ozark Off-Roads Cyclists for all they had done to help create the trail system in town. “We wouldn’t be here today if not for their efforts the past three years,” Featherstone said.
passages in the Bible are not nice. This using the Bible as fact goes for learned Continued from page 8 clergy too, (including Pastor John Walinterpretation of a passage in order to lace). Suspend your gloating as you validate your individual opinion proves quote for example Romans 6:23: “the something. It does not. The Bible was wages of sin is death,” and then in the written 2000 years ago and the world case of Mr. Wallace, going on to explain has changed. For example, proprietary that “sin earns death whether your sin is a attitudes toward women have been re- lie, or a harsh word, or a threat, or taking vised, but the Bible says if two men fight a paper clip home from work, or lookand the wife of one grabs the “secrets” ing at another person with lust, sin earns of the other, “then thou shalt cut off death. And it only takes one sin to earn her hand” and “thine eye shall not pity eternity in hell.” (Wallace, LCC June 29, her.” Deuteronomy 25:11-12 In oth- 2016). If your interpretation is true, then er words, if two men are fighting with you will be standing next to me and my each other, and the wife of one steps paperclip sweating profusely for your in to ... from the one striking him, and saying “harsh” words to Curtis Shaw. she puts out her hand and grabs his gen- You see, you can’t have it both ways; itals, then thou shalt cut off her hand, that’s being a hypocrite. As Lin-Manuand thine eye shall not pity her. Really? el Miranda puts it, “Love is love is love And you think quoting the Bible makes is love.” Chastising your fellow man or woman for loving the person they choose for absolute truth? Many things in this ancient text are no to love is not love no matter how many longer relevant. Given, there are some ancient Bible verses you quote. I stand good ideas in the Bible like how you on the side of goodness and love - directshould treat others the way you want ly next to Curtis Shaw. - JUJU FREEMAN to be treated yourself. However, some
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“We’ve got leaky sewer lines. I get complaints on it,” Mitchell said. “You can’t kick the can down the road much longer. We have to start fixing it.” Berry addressed how the council should proceed with the proposed sales tax. He said the council could allocate a certain amount of the tax revenue to The Auditorium, with the rest of it going toward the water and sewer infrastructure. It could be tough, he said, to convince people to vote for a tax that benefits The
Auditorium. “The Auditorium is like a little baby we haven’t been feeding,” Berry said. Alderman Terry McClung agreed. “If you don’t set 25 percent of it apart for The Auditorium, it’s that unwanted bastard child that we don’t want but everybody in town wants it but nobody wants to pay for it,” McClung said. “You’re either going to do it or you’re not.” Berry noted that the majority of the proposed tax will go to the city’s infrastructure, and alderwoman Mickey Schneider said she didn’t think it would
TRANSITION Danna Jean Owen Shook, a resident of Eureka Springs, departed this life on July 3, 2016, at the age of 86 years. She was born on Sept. 6, 1929, in Hazen, Arkansas, to the late Dan C. and Ethel M. Owen. On July 4, 1947, she was united in marriage to Dr. Clayton Forrest Shook who precedes her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Danna and husband Ronn Hearn of Eureka Springs, and Sandra and husband Bryan Simoneaux of Enterprise, Ala.; four grandchildren, Jennie Hearn Wetterman, Benjie Jean Hearn Tinonga, Bart Simoneaux, and Brent Simoneaux; and six great grandchildren, Arden, Melissa, Tanner, Sydney, Noah, and Everett. She served faithfully in the ministry as a minister’s wife for 53 years. She managed the Louisiana Missionary Baptist Institute and Seminary Bookstore in Minden, La. for 20 years. After moving to Eureka Springs in 2002, she was member of the St. John’s Berryville Hospital Auxiliary and served as Chaplain. be difficult to persuade residents to vote for the tax. “If we don’t get the infrastructure taken care of, they can forget about flushing the toilet and taking showers,” Schneider said. “Do you want to flush a toilet and take a shower? It’s not that hard to understand. They get it. They do. They understand this now.” Alderman James DeVito said it will be hard to get a majority to agree to raise taxes, and Schneider disagreed. “People are appreciating what our problem in the city is. Everybody I’ve talked to … is for it, as much as they hate
Danna Jean Owen Shook Sept. 6, 1929 – July 3, 2016
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Berryville. At her death she was a resident of Brighton Ridge Nursing Center where she was named Ms. Brighton Ridge in 2014. Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 7, at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen, Arkansas. The funeral service will be at Calvary Baptist Church in Hazen, Friday, July 8, at 10 a.m., with Rev Glen L. Hamilton, Rev Bryan Simoneaux, Rev Ron Province, Rev Jewel Vance, and Rev Freddie Holmes officiating. Pallbearers are Ronn Hearn, Gregg Wetterman, Matt Tinonga, Bart Simoneaux, Brent Simoneaux, and Johnny Kee. Burial will be at Center Point Cemetery. Memorials can be made to First Baptist Church of Berryville and Center Point Cemetery of Hazen. Local arrangements are under the direction of Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen. Online condolences may be sent to the family at w.WestbrookFuneralHomeHazen. com. a tax, as long as its number one goal is infrastructure,” Schneider said. She continued, saying the council should pass an ordinance by the end of August. Schneider explained that the ordinance needs to be done at least two months in advance if the council wants it on the ballot during the election in November. “You’d rather do it during the presidential election, especially this year,” she said. “It’s going to be humongous on the turnout.” The council agreed and asked Berry to start working on the ordinance.
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#1018312
$234,900
2 Drennon Dr., Eureka Springs, AR 72632 2 story, 3 BD / 3 BA w/ jetted tub, living & family room, 2544 sq ft main level & 2544 sq ft unfinished walk-out basement w/shop, new H/A, 2 car garage, wrap around covered porch. (ZONED C-2) & Residential. Secluded & quiet.
#742657
$178,000
21 S Hills Loop, Holiday Island, AR 72631 3120 heated sq ft, 2 story, 2 BD / 2.5 BA w/ jetted tub, + office, formal dinning room, living room w/ fireplace, sun room w/ back deck, partially finished walk-out basement w/ work shop.
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#1019418
#1017721
$119,000
Mundell Rd., Eureka Springs, AR 72631 Awesome Beaver Lake View. Located on Paved Mundell Road en-route to Starkey Marina about 5 miles from Eureka Springs. Some clearing has been done to enhance the Lake view but a more open view is possible if desired. 3.26 gently sloping acres to build your Dream home on with great 5 mile view of Sparkling Beaver Lake. Great spot for Nightly Rentals.
#1004285
$47,000
TBD Kings River Dr., Eureka Springs, AR 72632 Great location to build that cabin or Dream Home on this 14 acres. Access from roads on 2 sides. The upper road needs to be cleared of downed trees and limbs, but goes up to the Bluffs across the road from these tracts. Just past the bluffs the property is gently sloping with several building spots that could be access from either road. Great Bluffs and Rock formations. Could be a grand view with some thinning of trees.
#719017
$64,500
TBD Lakeview Bend Rd., Eureka Springs, AR 72632 Lakefront and Lake view from the top of the property near the Community Boat Dock. Boat Slip may be available at additional price. Rock Bluff below the Take Line Gentle Walk to the Waterfront. Up sloped Lot Build High for Lake view.
#1015566
$3,500
6 Doral Ln Holiday Island Wonderful building lot close to golf course, Holiday Island Main Gate and Shopping. Nicely space mature tress which make for a perfect yard. Quiet cul de sac street. Lot backs up to greenbelt and has a valley view. This lot is really a great deal.
#1016144
$120,000
16 Blackfoot Ln Holiday Island This well-maintained house has been further enhanced by new paint, flooring, carpet and fixtures. While the location is very private, it is within minutes of Golf, Restaurants and Shopping. Move-in ready with no work and includes all appliances, including the washer and dryer. The open area beneath the main floor has been uniquely finished as a large workshop for completing all those special projects without disruption of the living area.
#1017612
$385,000
290 Hillcrest Rd Eureka Springs, AR 72631 This magnificent Real Log Homes® design with it’s breathtaking lake view will become the dream vacation, lake or permanent home you have been waiting for. Skylights incorporated into the beautiful cathedral ceilings provide a bright and spacious feel upon entering this like new home. The open dining, kitchen and main living area is further enhanced by the three season porch overlooking scenic Beaver Lake. The lower level has a family rm. and a large enclosed room perfect for a game/media/workout area.
$129,000
1 Dogwood Ln., Holiday Island Large MBR has fireplace, walk-in closet, hook-ups for stack W/D too. Vaulted ceilings thru-out. 3 zone heat+air. Large covered front porch w/southern exposure. Decks in back. Workshop or storage in un-finished basement. Near Marina,Totally renovated in 2011, has 5BD, for those Grans who want rooms for grands to visit, or the young family looking for a roomy house for a modest price.
$9,000
Summit Dr Unit #2, Holiday Island, AR 72631 Unit 2, Lot 40, Block 14 150’ x 226’ smallest sq. ft. minimum CCRs in HI Fabulous view! Probably 20 mi. at least. Table Rock Lake in the distance. Lot is sloped enough to build a walk-out with the back side of the house facing the view. Yard is walkable, plenty of room for a vegetable garden etc.
kelly evans 479-244-5138
#739380
$214,500
52 County Road 2062 Eureka Springs Custom Deltec Home, one owner. Natural light gives this open floor plan a great flow! Kitchen has ample pantry storage, Master Suite and guest bath on main floor. Lower level has an addition living room, 2 bedrooms, bath and a wood burner that can heat the entire home. Court yard, fenced yard, decks and a 1 bed 1 bath apartment above Detached garage. Garage also has a bathroom, a heater and washer dryer hook ups.
#741545
$150,000
306 Huntsville St., Berryville Genteel Southern Historic home w/wide veranda on large corner lot. Featured “Beautiful Bldg. in Carroll Co”. in Currents Summer 2014. Use as Residental, B+B, urban farm, or any quiet commercial. Magical yard offers raised garden spot, chicken coop, goldfish pond, flat easily walkable+mowed. Home just off square, on a lovely street with sidewalks. Walk to the library, farmer’s market, movie, or lunch at one of several spots. Large trees grace the yard. Home has been rewired, added central heat+air.
Coldwell Banker k-C realTY 183 W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 479-253-9161
105 B Woodsdale, Holiday Island, AR 72631 479-253-0898