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Cornerstone calendars: A date with history n Page 3 n Council approves 2016 zoning map
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was transported to the hospital. 6:32 p.m. — A caller advised of a dead animal smell. An officer responded but could not locate the source of the smell. The officer passed the information on to public works. 7:34 p.m. — An officer searched for but was unable to locate reported vicious dogs in a local neighborhood. 10:16 p.m. — A subject was arrested for driving while intoxicated, refusal to submit to chemical testing, violating the city speed ordinance and driving left of center. July 7 1:50 a.m. — An officer checked an open door at a vacant building and secured the door. 2:40 p.m. — A caller reported a shelf had been stolen from a local clinic. An officer responded and filed a report. 3:08 p.m. — An officer tried to conduct a welfare check but was unable to locate the male subject. The family made contact with the subject at his place of work. 5:53 p.m. — An officer arrested a subject for driving on a suspended license and violating the city speeding ordinance. July 8 12:14 a.m. — An officer responded to an alarm and found an employee had accidentally triggered it.
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Cross describes history behind Cornerstone Bank’s calendar By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
John Cross has been working with Cornerstone Bank to produce a historical calendar for the past 39 years, but that wasn’t the plan when he helped put together the first calendar in 1978. “The first one went out in 1978 and 1979 was our centennial,” Cross said. “We never planned to do 39 calendars. We just did it for the centennials, but it got so popular we didn’t dare do away with it.” Cross, chairman of the bank, said this year’s calendar required more research than ever. The theme of the 2016 calendar, he said, was the schools of Carroll and Madison counties. Cross said the counties involved in the calendar reflect the communities where Cornerstone has built a branch of the bank. “A few years ago we put a branch in Berryville. When we put a branch there, we had to start sharing our calendar with Berryville,” Cross said. “Last fall, we put a branch in Huntsville, so now we’ve got Madison and Carroll County to share this annual calendar.” Including Madison County in the calendar, he noted, had a huge impact on the calendar’s theme. Cross said he’s wanted to create a calendar based on schools for a long time but didn’t find the right resources until expanding into Madison County. He described how Kevin Hatfield’s book on the schools of Madison County helped this year’s calendar come together. “His book was very, very detailed. We printed off pictures from it, and it was a great resource for us,” Cross said. The process of creating a calendar, he continued, begins when the new calendar comes out. Cross said he has been researching pioneer women — which is the theme of next year’s calendar — for months now. Past themes include hotels, springs, boarding houses, fires, homes and bridges. “Research starts when this calendar comes out, usually about a week before Christmas,” he said. “This is our Christ-
mas to our customers and friends and family.” The calendar, he noted, is one of the best marketing tools the bank uses. He said the historical content of the calendar makes it special, saying people begin asking about the calendar the week before Thanksgiving. “People just love it. Even people who aren’t our customers sneak around and grab it. That’s how popular it is,” Cross said. “They don’t throw them away. They save them for all the history, for all the pictures.” He recalled how the calendar began, saying he got the idea while traveling to Wyoming to his family’s hunting lodge. Along the way, Cross said he stopped in a motel and saw a calendar with old pictures on it. “I remember seeing the the old buildings and the old pictures of the town and the rural area and the farming and this and that,” Cross said. “I thought, ‘We’ve got the centennial coming up. That would be a great reference.’ ” He continued, “I don’t think there’s anything new under the sun anymore, but I thought, ‘Hey, why don’t we do that of the centennial?’ ” The calendar started with just Cross and Eugene Smith, the calendar’s official photographer. “It was just he and I for the first several years putting the calendar together with mostly pictures and very little text, and certainly no president’s message on the back cover,” Cross said. He continued, saying June Westphal became involved with the calendar in 1981. He described how Westphal wrote captions for the photos; in 1985, he said she became much more involved with the calendar. “[She] has been our mainstay in helping me put this calendar out,” Cross said. “The two of us down through the years have made a pretty good team.” In 1984, Cross said he started writing the president’s message on the back cov-
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John Cross is a wealth of knowledge about the history of Eureka Springs as well as one of its most avid supporters.
er of the calendar. Today, that message is the chairman’s and president’s message. Cross pointed out how much work the calendar is and thanked others who have contributed, including Candi Doty and Suzanne Williams. “There are very few people who realize how much time, toil and research goes into making up this calendar,” Cross said. He said the photos he’s gathered for
the calendar over the years have finally been archived at Cornerstone’s location in downtown Eureka Springs. People can log on to a computer at the bank, Cross said, and search for any Carroll County site they’re interested in. “If you type in ‘Basin Park Hotel,’ there may be 100 pictures of it in there,” Cross said. “You can scan it up and down to see See Calendar, page 21
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Council approves updated zoning map By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The city of Eureka Springs now has an updated zoning map. On Monday night, the Eureka Springs City Council voted to approve the new map. Mayor Butch Berry pointed out that the map hasn’t been updated since 2003, saying the updated version has no zoning changes. “There are no changes,” Berry said. “It just updated the maps.” Glenna Booth, who works with the planning commission, described all the work that went into the map. Booth said the work started a few years ago when the planning commission decided to update the zoning map. “I thought we’d just add some colors into [the old] one, but it was decided that we’d start from scratch and create a map that’s very user-friendly,” Booth said. The new map, she continued, meets this goal. Booth passed out a printed version of the map to the council, saying there are other versions of the map available online as a PDF file. She said the online map is divided into 16 sections, with sharp resolution in each one. “The user will be able to open the PDF file and go to the sections, and then you can zoom in on your PDF file to that area you’re
Music and theatre camp scheduled for July 25-29 Children’s band Mömandöp will present a one-week music and theatre intensive for kids between 9 and 17 from Monday, July 25, through Friday, July 29, at Main Stage. The students will have one week to learn the songs, create the choreography, work with the instrumentalists, add lighting and perform the show live. The final performance will take place at 5 p.m. Friday, July 29. Rehearsals will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. all week long. Full tuition costs $200 for the week, with an optional sliding scale based on income. Email 1234momandpopgo@gmail.com for more information. Space is limited.
interested in and then make a print of that area,” Booth said. “Then, anybody can tell what your zoning is.” She said the maps will be put on the city’s website upon approval, adding that she can email PDF files to anyone interested in it. Since the files are digital, she noted, mistakes can be fixed easily. “I think these will be very useful to realtors and prospective buyers,” Booth said. “It’s been a long time coming, but I think they’ll be a really good tool for anybody that’s interested.” City clerk Ann Armstrong praised Booth for her work on the maps. “This lady deserves a round of applause,” Armstrong said. Alderman David Mitchell agreed, telling Booth that she covered everything that needed to be said about the map. “It’s digital, it’s a PDF file, it’s developed for the future and can be modified and fixed easily,” Mitchell said. “Other than a ‘thank you,’ I don’t know what else I would say.” After approving the map, the council voted to defer the ordinance vacating a portion of Hickory Street to its next meeting. City attorney Tim Weaver explained that a few more details need to be taken care of before the council can approve that ordinance.
Also at the meeting, alderman James DeVito clarified the moratorium on B&Bs. The council voted on June 27 to place a sixmonth moratorium on B&B conditional use permits. DeVito said Monday night that the moratorium applies to new B&B applications only. “It’s not for the transferring of present B&Bs. Just to clear that up, any new B&Bs was the moratorium,” DeVito said. Several residents spoke during public comments, with many discussing what they described as the dangerous situation on East Mountain Drive. Leon Bert pointed out that the drive is extremely dangerous, saying there are no sidewalks on the street. “I have had many close calls both day and night walking my dog,” Bert said. “I had surgery in November of last year. My physical therapist…would not walk with me on East Mountain Drive. She said it was unsafe after one walk.” Bert said Eureka Springs Police Chief Thomas Achord has suggested speed tables to help with the speeding problem on the drive, saying he believes this is the best solution as well. Ray Bottomley described how people speed on the road, as well. Bottomley called the street a “racetrack.” “If there’s two cars passing, there’s very,
very little room. In the evening, we hear cars screeching,” Bottomley said. “There’s no sidewalks, and we have people walking. We have bicycles.” He continued, “Our neighbor who is elderly has to park in front of his house to get his groceries out. If he’s out doing that and two cars pass, it’s potentially very, very dangerous.” Bob Murray, who also lives on the street, said he’s called the police several times to get people to slow down on the drive. Some cars drive more than 50 miles an hour on the drive, Murray said. “It is a serious problem. We’re backing out of our driveway, and all of the sudden, we have to slam on our brakes because somebody is coming up the hill at 40 or 50 miles an hour.” Peg Adamson spoke in favor of food trucks, saying she’s seen food trucks in many other communities. “They’re wonderful. Every city I’ve been in uses food trucks, and people really love them,” Adamson said. “They’re getting a snack for their families. It’s just a wonderful thing.” The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, July 25 at City Hall.
Planning commission approves grandfathered CUP at 2263 Spring St. By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The property at 2263 Spring St. will soon be used as a bed and breakfast again. On Tuesday night, the Eureka Springs Planning Commission approved the continued use of the grandfathered conditional use permit for a B&B on the property. Commission vice chairman Pat Lujan said the property had experienced extenuating circumstances because of bankruptcy and foreclosure. Gene Bland, a real estate agent for Cornerstone Bank, explained that the property was in foreclosure and didn’t operate as a B&B
during that time. Bland said the bank has tried to sell the property for some time, saying these efforts have recently been successful. The new owner of the property, Bland said, plans to use it as a B&B. “That’s what I’m here to ask for is for that to continue as grandfathered. The bank was not in a position to operate it as a B&B,” he said, noting that the sale of the property is contingent on the approval of the grandfathered CUP. Commissioner Susan Harman asked when the closing date on the sale is, and Bland said it is at the end of July. Realtor Mark Mattmiller pointed out that the
property was maintained when the bank owned it. “It’s been maintained. The property’s been maintained. They just haven’t run a business there,” Mattmiller said. Commissioner James Morris pointed out the differences between foreclosure and bankruptcy, saying that could sway the commission’s decision to approve or deny the grandfathered CUP. “Bankruptcy by law will stop action on the property. Foreclosure doesn’t,” Morris said. “What we have is a lapse in the 180-day rule to continue the payment of taxes involved in that lapse.” See Planning, page 22
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Two apply for vacant council seat By Samantha Jones
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So far, the Eureka Springs City Council has received two applications for the open seat in Ward 3. Kristine Kendrick and Ferguson Stewart have applied for the seat, which recently opened up after the death of alderwoman Joyce Zeller. Both applicants submitted letters of interest to aldermen before the council’s June 27 meeting. In her letter, Kendrick says she practices law in Eureka Springs and operates a legal tourist lodging in the basement of her home. She says she believes she can bring a plethora of relevant experience as an alderwoman, saying she managed real estate at Walmart’s home office before she began practicing law in Eureka Springs in 2010. “While there, I managed a $32 million sale of gas stations to Murphy Oil,” Kendrick writes. “I also worked with local government officials on real estate issue relating to Walmart properties.” Kendrick says she moved to Eureka Springs from New Orleans. While living in New Orleans, she writes that she was the chief deputy city attorney and reported directly to the city attorney on housing, neighborhood development and real estate issues. “I conceived, wrote, lobbied for and obtained passage of 15 Louisiana state statutes and numerous city ordinances,” Kendrick writes. “I worked directly with constituents in solving their problems with abandoned property in their neighborhoods, often resulting in their being able to purchase and rehabilitate such properties.” Before that, she says she was the vice president and Louisiana area manager for Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation, a publicly held corporation where she managed more than 50 people and an annual budget totaling more than $1 million. Since moving to Eureka Springs, she says she has been a commissioner of the Inspiration Point Rural
Fire Protection District and a member of the Clear Spring School board of directors. “Working as chief deputy city attorney for the city of New Orleans was my most rewarding job,” Kendrick writes. “I would like to similarly help the citizens of Eureka Springs.” Like Kendrick, Stewart says he is interested in the Ward 3 position. He notes that the position being open for six months before the normal election cycle could result in an imbalance of voting members. “I am able and willing to assume this position,” Stewart writes. He says he ran for the same position in November 2014 and received 44 percent of the popular vote. Stewart points out that he’s an active citizen, serving on the parks and recreation commission. “I am very active in volunteering for local civic organizations such as the Eureka Springs Community Center, American Legion Post #9, the Masonic Lodge Basin Spring #386 and Penn Memorial Baptist Church,” Stewart writes. His resume accompanies the letter. According to the resume, Stewart worked as the provisioner and circuit designer for Windstream Communications from April 2007 to March 2012. Before that, he was the manager of an R&D testing lab at AASTRA Intecom in Frisco, Texas. He also worked as the manager of a customer testing center at Verizon Business and was a senior network engineer at MCI Telecommunications for four years. Stewart’s application will be considered along Kendrick’s — as well as any other applications that come in for Ward 3 — at the council’s next meeting on Monday, July 25. The council set this date on June 27, also voting to establish a deadline for applications. That deadline is Monday, July 18. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications to the office of the mayor.
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Election preparations
Commissioners express concern over laptops for voting By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
Carroll County may not be using laptop computers for voters in the upcoming elections. The Carroll County Board of Election Commissioners met Thursday, July 7, to review how the voting process would work if the county uses laptops and printers to track votes instead of poll books. A few concerns were raised about the system during the meeting. Election coordinator Sherry Cochrane updated the laptops with an Election Systems & Software (ES&S) voting program and set up a test election with the Berryville Ward 1 and Holiday Island precincts to demonstrate the system to the commissioners. Commission chairman David Hoover, commissioner Eugene Walden and Albena Link, a poll captain for Eureka Springs, tried entering the information for different voters to get a feel for the system. Link said the small print on the screen could be an issue for older poll workers. “You really have to study the text, even if you have sharp eyesight,” she said. Link also said the complexity of the system could require a lot of training for people who are not already familiar with computers. “Some poll workers get really nervous about using computers because they’re older. You may have to do training on a one-on-one basis,” she said. Hoover agreed and pointed out that they would have to train many people on the system to accommodate the multiple
shifts required during election nights. “It would have to be hands-on training, too. We cannot rely on PowerPoint,” he said. “We could probably train about two or three people on a computer at a time.” County clerk Jamie Correia said she was looking into the possibility of finding veterans to work at polling stations. “I did get with the gentleman from the veterans’ office to see if there are any vets that would like to work the polls. I told him to get ahold of us if he had any names or numbers,” she said. “He said he thought there would be a few interested.” Cochrane suggested they also check with the Berryville Community Center about finding younger workers who know how to operate computers already. The commissioners also attempted to print a second voter application for the same voter and found the system allowed them to do so. While a warning did appear in red text, Hoover said the text may be too small for poll workers to catch. “That’s a major problem,” he said. Cochrane said that, although the program allowed them to print the same application twice, it would not allow a voter to cast two votes. “It does print a report if someone tries to vote twice. Even if it lets you print the page twice, it will not give that person more than one voting credit. That’s what the warning sign is there for,” she said. Hoover said the voting credit did not matter if a voter was still able to vote again by handing another application to a poll worker. “Sometimes it only takes one vote to
shift an election. We need to find a way to stop the second printing or whatever we need to do to prevent someone from voting twice,” he said. Cochrane said the poll workers would need to be trained to look for the warning notice. Hoover said he would feel more comfortable moving away from poll books if Carroll County was not still waiting to receive 25 new voting machines from the Arkansas Secretary of State’s Office. “We’re going to move into the electronic age, but we need the new machines to come in. There is no paper involved, so a person cannot vote twice because they’re recorded in the machine itself,” he said. Walden asked what other options the county had if it does not use the laptops and printers in the upcoming elections. Hoover said poll books would be the alternative. “You walk in and sign a poll book. Then we’ve got a signature, and nobody can come in and sign again,” he said. Hoover continued, “We’re not sold on these laptops. We’re still looking over them. The print is small and harder to read. It let us print two applications for the same voter, and you have to consider how many printers and how much paper we will have to have for these to be used.” Walden said he thought commissioners needed to know more about the system. The commissioners decided to have Cochrane contact ES&S to ask if there was a way to increase the font size and find out what precautions are in place to prevent double voting.
CCSO responds to stabbing in Hogscald A Missouri man was airlifted to a hospital after Carroll County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a stabbing Sunday afternoon in the Hogscald area. In a press release, Sheriff Randy Mayfield reported that deputies were dispatched to a stabbing at 2531 County Road 148. Upon arrival, they made
contact with resident Landon Vanzant, 43, and Nathan Wicks, 40, of Neosho, Mo. Wicks had suffered multiple stab wounds to the stomach area. He was transported by helicopter to Washington Regional Hospital. “Initial investigation indicates that the stabbing occurred as a result of a dispute
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ESPD closes investigation on school employee By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs Police Department has closed its investigation of a former employee of the Eureka Springs School District. No charges will be brought against the employee, who has not been named. Detective Brian Jones said the employee was being investigated for “improper touching.” The investigation was indepth, he said, with children and the employee being interviewed. Jones reported June 7 that the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division was working on the investigation with ESPD. “We interviewed [the employee] and we interviewed the kids, and we didn’t
find anything to charge him with,” Jones said. “We found it unfounded, which meant we didn’t have any evidence to charge him.” He continued, “We felt comfortable with that, and so did the state police. I believe they also closed their case as unfounded.” Eureka Springs Superintendent Bryan Pruitt confirmed the investigation on May 24, saying the police department was investigating a school employee. Pruitt said Monday that the employee will not be returning to the school district in the fall. “We had hired him as a paraprofessional,” Pruitt said. “We just told him not to come back.”
Historic District Commission approves work on Mill Hollow By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The metal windows at 145 Mill Hollow won’t be there much longer. On July 6, the Eureka Springs Historic Commission voted to approve the replacement of metal windows and storm doors on the property. Also at the meeting, the commission approved several consent agenda items. The consent agenda items are Level I applications that the city preservation officer believes to be in accordance with the design guidelines. Any commissioner or member of the public may place any consent agenda items on the regular agenda for discussion. The items approved are: new paint colors at 155 Spring; new paint colors at 33-35
Spring; new paint colors at 60 Mountain; new paint colors at 7 Center; enclosing the area under the porch at 60 Hillside; and a new sign at 68 Mountain. The commission also agreed to the administrative approvals. Administrative approvals are applications for repair or work involving no changes in materials or color, including applications for changes in roof color. The approvals are: cleaning the building, re-staining the trim and repairing the windows at 80 Spring; re-painting at 18 White; re-roofing at 11 Harvey; re-painting at 39 Mountain; and re-roofing at 5 Steele. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, at City Hall.
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Citizen of the Week Jake Allen is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Allen is leaving the Eureka Springs School District after teaching there for the past 10 years. He has served as an English teacher and the gifted and talented coordinator, as well as the adviser to the junior high and high school quiz bowl teams. This year, he led the junior high quiz bowl team to the state competition. To nominate someone for Citizen of the Week, email Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com.
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Would you support a sales tax increase to improve the water and sewer infrastructure?
Katherine Huber “Kathy”
No. Sales taxes put a disproportionate burden on low-income households.
Don Huber
Sarah Martin
No. Alternative methods need to be explored, such as property taxes.
No, but I would support doing away with taxes on food.
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How many raffle tickets can Charles Mowrey get for a $20 donation to the Eureka Springs Highlander Community Center Foundation? Bill Featherstone measures his wingspan to find out.
Community center foundation plans next step forward By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
William Martin Nathan Moppin David Mason “Bill”
No, no and no. Find another way. Give people a choice.
“Nate”
No. I think we need the money to go other places.
“Chef Dave”
No. I feel we need to encourage tourism, not turn them away; 12 percent is enough.
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After raising the $200,000 needed to fund Phase I of the community center project, the Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation is moving on to the next phase. Diane Murphy, chairwoman of the foundation, said she hopes to sign a lease-purchase agreement for the old high school property at the Eureka Springs School Board’s next meeting on Thursday, July 21. Board member Jack Moyer pointed out that the lease-purchase contract isn’t the only thing the foundation is working with the school district on. “There’s a couple of things the school district and the foundation have to meet to trigger the lease,” Moyer said. “One part of that is they have to fix the roof area, and they have to remove the asbestos. Those two things are already happening.”
Once the agreement is signed, Murphy said the foundation will begin working on its operational structure. She explained that this involves figuring out what each person needs to do to make the community center project successful. Part of this is already in motion, she said, because of the trails meeting held on Thursday, June 30. “Guy Headland, who facilitated that meeting, is compiling all the public comments so we’ll have that as a resource to start working from,” Murphy said. Going into the next phase, Moyer said there’s a lot to be excited about. He noted that Building 100 on the old high school property will be demolished during that phase and the Eureka Springs Farmers Market will move in on the property. The trail hub, he said, will also be built at that time. “We’re not ready to talk about what types of proSee Center, page 19
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m Exercise equipment: 6.3% (1 vote) m Extra lighting: 18.8% (3 votes) m Something else: 6.3% (1 vote)
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Ballinger briefs HI Rotarians on incorporation process By David Frank Dempsey Carroll County News
HOLIDAY ISLAND — District 97 State Rep.Bob Ballinger (R-Hindsville) spoke about the pros and cons, and equally important, the process itself of incorporation at a meeting of Holiday Island Rotarians on Friday. More than 60 members and visitors attended the 8:30 a.m. meeting held in the Elks Club in Business Park. Holiday Island currently operates as a suburban improvement district (SID) and as such has much less governing authority than it would if it were incorporated into a city. As a SID the Board of Commissioners mainly oversees the maintenance of roads, water, wastewater and the community’s amenities. Ballinger said that in his opinion the Holiday Island Suburban Improvement District is doing its job well, but that if it becomes apparent that the majority of its residents want incorporation then he will help as much as possible. Incorporation would allow a city gov-
ernment to enact laws tailored to its own location and specific needs and to receive turnback funds and grants from the state and federal governments, something that is much more difficult for a SID. Currently the state has a $177 million surplus, part of which will go to incorporated cities, according to Ballinger. When asked for more details about an SID versus an incorporated city, Ballinger said that would depend on what services the voters want. There seemed to be a belief among some audience members that a city would be required to form and pay for its own police force and other services. Ballinger said that is not true; as an incorporated city Holiday Island could decide for itself what services it wanted to pay for. It could, for example, opt to maintain its current law enforcement arrangement with the county sheriff’s office. If 25 percent of eligible voters petition for a vote on incorporation then the vote could be held, but the voters’ decision could be
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State Rep. Bob Ballinger discusses some of the bonuses and pitfalls of incorporation as a city with Rotarians and their guests on Friday in Holiday Island.
vetoed outright by a county judge. Ballinger said he would rather see the decision made by voters and not the county judge. Also if incorporation were approved then there would be a gap period between the assessment money that HISID currently receives and the beginning of funds that the new government would be eligible for. Ballinger said that problem has been dealt with successfully before in other incorporation processes. When asked for specific pros and cons of incorporation he said that out of a hypothetical 10 incorporations one could probably find at least eight different ways it was
done and as many different outcomes. He suggested a serious study be made of newly incorporated cities to learn from their experiences. Ballinger also pointed out that there is some valuable experience available to Holiday Islanders in district manager Lawrence Blood, who worked with the community of Edna Bay, Alaska, during its transition into an incorporated city. Blood was then working for the Division of Community and Regional Affairs as it dealt with various related issues including incorporation, consolidations, boundary changes and annexations.
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American Legion Post 9 celebrates 97 years in Eureka Springs By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
The American Legion Walker-Wilson Post 9 celebrated its 97th anniversary on Monday, July 11. First Vice Commander Jim Weatherford said the Eureka Springs post was chartered in 1919, the same year the American Legion was charted in the United States. “The American Legion was originally started in France under a different name, but American soldiers were the ones who started it,” he said. Commander Mike Warkentin explained that the American Legion is an organization of war veterans dedicated to supporting veterans, their families and the community. Members of the American Legion qualify by serving in a branch of the military during wartime, he said. “We have a lot of different things we do like sponsoring Boys and Girls State, our ladies’ auxiliary and doing military honors for veterans who have fallen,” Warkentin said. “Anything can do to help the community we always try to do.” He said the American Legion has branches in every state and five foreign countries. There are about 1.5 million to 2 million members worldwide, Warkentin said. Service Officer Ferguson Stewart said Walker-Wilson Post 9 has about 64 members. “Some veterans don’t want anything to do with this, but you find that as they get older even those ones will come to us because we assist veterans,” Warkentin said. He said the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs would not exist without the support and contributions of the American Legion. Weatherford agreed that the American Legion is for helping veterans no matter what opinions they may hold. “When we’re here having meetings or helping the
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American Legion Walker-Wilson Post 9 Commander Mike Warkentin, left, oversees the cutting of the cake at the post’s 97th birthday celebration.
community, politics and religion are not allowed because everyone has their own beliefs. We’re here for a different reason,” he said. “That’s a nationwide policy. Everyone is welcome and allowed their own opinion.” Stewart said the post also serves as a place to store and display historic relics.
“We have different memorabilia and things people have donated over time, ranging from World War II to the Korean War to Afghanistan, even,” he said. Stewart said Walker Wilson Post 9’s original flag from 1920 is usually on display in the meeting room but is currently being refitted and mounted by a museum artist. The post is spending about $3,500 to preserve its flag, he said. Members of the post reflected on why they were proud to be a part of the American Legion while celebrating the post’s 97th birthday with food and cake. Ray Henderson said he moved to Eureka Springs a couple of years ago but had been a member of an American Legion post in Wichita, Kan., as well. “I like that the organization supports the people who are defending us,” he said. “During the Vietnam Era, my generation, soldiers would come back and have people spit on them as they got off the plane. I’m glad that we’re here to support the guys who are out there taking care of us.” Carroll County Sheriff Randy Mayfield said he enjoys the sense of camaraderie the post provides by bringing different service members together. “You run into other vets throughout your day, but you know everybody who’s a member here has served in the military. I like it,” he said. “I’m a Navy veteran, but there’s all branches, and ages, too, represented here.” Warkentin said he likes giving back to other veterans and the community. He said the post has some upcoming fundraisers and events, including a fill-a-truck food donation project on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Warkentin said he was pleased with the turnout for the post’s 97th birthday celebration. “This is a good crowd for us to have,” he said. “I’m really excited to have all these members here to celebrate this landmark.”
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Fleur Delicious Weekend
Photos by Tavi Ellis
The sixth annual Fleur Delicious Weekend was held from Tuesday, July 5, to Sunday, July 10. The French-themed weekend celebrated all the senses, with an art market in Basin Spring Park, the infamous waiters race and many other events.
Fleur Delicious Weekend co-founder Ilene Powell stops by the park on her way to another big FDW event, a seven-course dinner.
As afternoon turned to evening, Basin Spring Park filled with spectators eager to hear Brave Combo, a brass polka band.
Everybody in Basin Spring Park boogies to the beat of Brave Combo for Second Saturday Music in the Park.
Raymond and Emma of Melonlight Dance share their art as they dance Tango a Paris at the Delicious Art Market.
Ashton Shaw, four-time winner of the waiters race, crosses the finish line in first place.
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Harmon Park isn’t just the home of the Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission’s main office. It’s also a place for families, with a playground, a skate park and two separated dog parks.
Grandchildren of Pat Costner, Harrison, 14, and Miles, Annalise loves hangin’ out at Harmon Park with her 13, try to get a little air underneath their scooters. mom, Sarah Weston.
Lucy, 5, and Addison, 7, start an acrobatic trend.
Eureka Springs High School prom queen Justice Bogue beats the heat on the swings.
Fast friends for a day at the park, Ruby and Lucy have at least one thing in common. Both girls are enjoying time with their grandmothers this summer, Kathy McCurry and Pat Costner, respectively.
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The Clear Spring School Welcomes New Staff! You are invited to the Meet and Greet Open House
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11:00 am to 3:00 pm, Saturday, July 30, 2016 Clear Spring School Campus 374 Dairy Hollow Rd, Eureka Springs, AR
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Despite some recent headlines regarding cutbacks in services, administrator Doug Stroemel says Mercy Hospital in Berryville is focused on the future, and he pointed to a number of positive developments to back up his point. “I can unequivocally say that the hospital is here to stay, and we continue to search for ways that we can serve the community,” Stroemel said in a telephone interview Friday, July 8. Stroemel said he understands that Carroll County residents may be concerned about the hospital’s future after Mercy stopped providing emergency ambulance service in March and confirmed last week that it will eliminate its home health and hospice services effective Sept. 1. But he said those decisions reflect a challenging environment for all health-care providers and were made with the hospital’s longterm success in mind. “Certainly when those decisions are made, they are vetted thoroughly,” Stroemel said. “One aspect that I’m guessing many members of the community aren’t completely familiar with is the challenges in reimbursement that all health-care providers are now faced with.” Stroemel pointed out that approximately 45 percent of the hospital’s patients are covered by Medicare, with another 14 percent covered by Medicaid. “When you start talking about cuts to Medicare, it affects almost half our patients,” he said. Still, Stroemel said he isn’t surprised by citizens who are worried about the hospital’s future. “I certainly understand where (the public’s concern) has come from,” he said. “When you look at some of the things that have occurred recently … the community sees and hears all the things that we’ve reduced.” What the public may not realize, Stroemel said, is some of the more positive developments, such as the addition of a
group of surgeons from Northwest Arkansas who visit the hospital on a regular basis and perform a variety of surgeries in Berryville. Surgeons Robert Dorman, James Irwin and Mark Perna alternate weekly seeing patients in Berryville. Dr. William Flake, who has been the general surgeon at Mercy Berryville since 1981, continues to perform surgeries here as well. Another recent development is the offering of endoscopic procedures on Saturdays once a month. Dr. Hunter Judkins has been performing the procedures on Saturdays for the past three months, and Stroemel said the response has been tremendous. Performing the procedures on the weekends, he said, allows patients to avoid having to take time off from work. “We’re just amazed at how well that’s been received,” he said. Stroemel pointed to a multitude of specialty care services that are available at Mercy Berryville. “It’s alway been our goal to provide great quality care close to home,” he said. Stroemel named several specialists who regularly see patients in Berryville: cardiologist Dr. Larry Weathers; otolaryngologist Dr. Scott Estrem; neurologist Dr. David Brown; internist and sleep disorder specialist Dr. Blake Little, who serves as medical director of the sleep center at Mercy Berryville; nephrologist Dr. Avin Rekhi; ophthalmologist Dr. Warren Collins; podiatrist Dr. Charles Ginn; and rheumatologist Dr. Ronald Rubio. “People can come and see these physicians right here in Berryville,” Stroemel said. “Along those lines. we are having discussions with two groups of pulmonologists to establish an outreach clinic in Berryville.” Telemedicine is another emerging technology that is available at Mercy Berryville. This allows patients in Berryville to receive treatment directed by a physician at another Mercy facility, such as Rogers or Springfield, Mo. This can See Mercy, page 22
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Highway 62 widening underway in county By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department is working on several projects in Carroll County. The department is currently expanding a portion of Highway 62 from two to five lanes between Green Forest and Berryville. A project status report from the department says the purpose of this project, Job 090330, is to widen 3.667 miles of Highway 62 from two to five lanes in Carroll County. This project, the report says, consists of laying an aggregate base course, an asphalt concrete hot mix (ACHM) base, binder and surface courses, installing minor drainage structures, maintaing traffic and controlling erosion. Mitchell Archer, the District 9 construction engineer, said the bid for the project was awarded to Eutaw Construction Company Inc. for an initial price of $13,361,955.44. The current contract amount, he said, is $13,469,802.83. Archer said the letting date for the project was Dec. 1, 2015. About 9.8 percent of the construction has been completed based on the current contract amount, he said, and the estimated completion date is Jan. 9, 2019. Green Forest Mayor Charles Reece said the project will make traveling between Green Forest and Berryville, the county seat, safer and quicker for residents. “Right now it takes about eight minutes, but once the project is completed it will only be about five minutes,” he said. “Plus you won’t have to worry about getting stuck behind trailers.” Reece said one of the biggest problems the city and state have had with the project is obtaining easements, the right to cross or otherwise use someone’s land for a specified purpose, from property owners. “We have water lines all the way to Alpena, and some folks don’t want to give them up,” he said. “I don’t understand the rationale.” The highway department has condemned some properties where the water lines were, Reece said, and Green Forest is looking into doing the same. He said the city must pay
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Two-lane traffic on U.S. 62 east of Berryville will be flowing on a five-lane highway when an expansion project is complete. Progress can be seen every day, like this equipment working on a drainage culvert one mile outside Berryville.
fair market value for properties in order to condemn them, but the state will reimburse Green Forest for the cost. “It puts us out of a little money for a bit. It just slows things down,” Reece said. “Other than that, it has been a smooth operation, and we haven’t had any issues with costs.” He said he is amazed at the progress the highway department has made on the roads, noting how well they have excavated the rock on the sides of the road. “I’m frankly amazed at the progress. I’m excited about this project,” Reece said. Archer said another project, Job 090230, will widen a 3.59 mile stretch of Highway 62, extending from the current five-lane highway east of Green Forest to just east of Denver Road, to five lanes as well. The project is to be let to contract in September of this year, he said. “The letting date is subject to change,”
Archer said. “It is currently in the works, but nothing is 100 percent certain until construction begins.” Reece said expanding the highway from Green Forest to Alpena will have a huge impact on driver safety. “We’ve had a lot of accidents and a few deaths in that area,” he said. “In my opinion, this project will make the road much safer.” Reece said the only highway project that worries him is a possible bypass around Green Forest. “They were going to do a bypass initially, but folks here raised such a commotion that they put it off,” he said. “If it happens, it will now be eight to nine years down the road. I’m hoping we can avoid the negative impact that would have for the city.” Eureka Springs Green Forest will not be the only city af-
fected by new highway projects. A press release from the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department says the Arkansas State Highway Commission approved a bid Wednesday, July 6, for a project to level and reseal four miles of County Roads 90 and 99 near Eureka Springs. Marion County Paving LLC of Summit, Mo. was awarded the contract for $313,985.80, the release says. Construction is scheduled to begin in two to four weeks, weather permitting, the release says. Completion of the project is expected to be in late 2016, the document states. Reece said he believes the road projects will be good for Carroll County. “Transportation is the lifeblood of rural communities like ours,” he said. “These projects will make the area a lot more appealing to visitors.”
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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 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 from 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: Metafizzies Meeting
The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) will hold a workshop on technical remote viewing led by Stephen Foster at 7 p.m. Monday, July 18, at Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. Participants should bring a clipboard and pen or pencil. All are welcome.
July 18: Wacky Magic Show
Tommy Terrific will present a fun-filled 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 870-4232323.
July 19: Popcorn and a Movie
The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library will host popcorn and a movie, “Cool Runnings,” at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 19. For more information visit EurekaLibrary.org, email Info@EurekaLibrary.org or call 479-253-8754.
July 19: Pajama Time
The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library will hold Pajama Story Time for toddlers at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 19. For more information visit EurekaLibrary.org, email Info@EurekaLibrary.org or call 479-2538754.
July 19: Jam Session
A community song circle and jam session will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, at the Library Annex. Instrument players and singers are welcomed to join in an evening of music. For more information call Elby at 914-584-2145.
July 19-21: Aviation Cadet reunion
Aviation Cadet World, on Carroll County Road 207 in Eureka Springs, will hold the first Grand Cousins, Relations, Friends and Aviation Cadet reunion from July 1921. The museum will be conducting tours, presenting “Meet The Master,” a holographic experience. and hosting a banquet for all who wish to attend on Thursday, July 20. Visit www.AviationCadet.org or call 479-253-5008 for more information.
July 20: Craft and Story Hour
The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library will hold preschool craft and story hour at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 20. For more information visit EurekaLibrary. org, email Info@EurekaLibrary.org or call 479-253-8754.
July 20: Library Field Day
The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Li-
brary will hold a library filed day at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 20. For more information visit EurekaLibrary.org, email Info@EurekaLibrary.org or call 479-253-8754.
some yoga techniques at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 31, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk St.
July 21: Lego Club
The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library will host a Lego Club meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 21. The meeting will feature a new weekly building challenge. For more information visit EurekaLibrary. org, email Info@EurekaLibrary.org or call 479-253-8754.
The Carroll County Music Group will have their annual meeting at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 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.
July 24: Health Expo
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Abundant Health Wellness Center will hold its annual Health Expo from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at 240 Huntsville Road in Eureka Springs. The free event features pre-diabetes screening, chair massages, blood pressure checks, lung capacity tests, health gauge printouts and much more.
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 St.
July 27: Sufi Study Group
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 29: Immunization Clinic
The Carroll County Health Unit in Berryville will hold a “Back to School Immunization Clinic” from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, July 29.
July 31: Yoga Sermon
Jack Kroeck, yoga teacher, will talk about the mystery of yoga and its health-boosting aspects and demonstrate
August 21: Music Meeting
Berryville’s Alcoholics Anonymous chapter meets at 7 p.m. each Thursday at the Community of Christ Church at 501 Orchard Drive. The meetings take place in the basement next to the lower parking lot of the church. For more information call 870-929-6236. Carroll County Cruisers and Collectables meets the last Monday of every month at various locations. Show and Shine Cruise-ins will be held during the spring and summer months on the Berryville Square. For more information call 879-423-7928. The Eureka Springs Garden Club meets the fourth Friday of each month at various locations. Everyone interested in gardening is invited to attend. For more information, call Annie at 479-275-8563. Eureka Springs Hospital Guild meets at 1:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the hospital cafeteria. For more information call Mary Lou at 479-253-9398. The Eureka Springs Rotary Club meets at noon on Thursdays at the Forest Hills Restaurant. A salad bar and buffet lunch are available. For more information contact eurekasprgsrotary@gmail.com.
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ublished by MedScape (October 2013), an educational service for family practice doctors, is a report clearing the safety of supplemental calcium. Not just one but two largescale studies clearly show no connection between supplementing with common calcium and heart attacks in either women or men. Please feel assured and at ease with these findings. I didn’t believe the reporting or the science which set off a scare a few years ago that supplemental calcium could cause harm. But, some medical practitioners were uncomfortable in recommending calcium after a published study linked supplementation to an increase in heart disease. Be assured that even Dr. Oz (a cardiologist) saw the benefit of common calcium as long as it was done properly. Looks like I was in good company. There is an uncommon type of calcium that will reduce the usual daily dosage and increase absorption by about 65 percent. Think about how that could change your bone density! From across the Pacific Ocean comes a medical article that boldly says there is a change in how we should supplement with calcium. A second published article goes on to say there is a specialized calcium that increases bone mineral density, prevents fractures, appears to inhibit spinal deformity and decreases body fat content. The calcium written about is active absorbable algal calcium aka AAAcalcium and commercially branded as AdvaCal which is available in your supplement store. This special calcium is made by heating cleaned oyster shell to 800 degrees under reduced pressure and mixing it with similarly heated seaweed (Cystophyllum fusiforme). There likely is a link to the reduction of ailments due to aging (blood pressure, memory loss and hardening of the arteries) by increasing the absorption of calcium. This has to do with your parathyroid gland. The dose of this special calcium taken each day is less than ordinary calcium. With this type of calcium, the added nutrients magnesium, vitamin D, K and six others in AdvaCal are not necessary for the benefit of bone building, fracture prevention and reduction of body fat content but are a nice extra, especially the vitamin K. Most people expect that vitamin D, at least, is required with calcium so Lane Medical adds it to make it easier to sell.
ARIES: You can whisper sweet nothings all you like, but you won’t get anywhere until those meaningless whispers have some cold, hard cash behind them. Check your budget, then go all out for your sweetie. TAURUS: If the sun rises and sets on you, you’ll need an ego check or a hat and some sunscreen. Keep going the way you are, and you’ll have a sunburned butt that shows itself too much. GEMINI: Let a smile be your umbrella, and you won’t have to wash your hair this week. Just lather up and gargle at the same time. You’ll smell like a daisy, but the neighbors will get a show. CANCER: Know your strengths; you can name your creativity Earl, and that thing you do with the beer bottle and the spatula can be called Gretchen. It makes your Saturday nights less lonely. LEO: Find the beauty in each moment. 4:05 has nice hair, and 8:16 has the cutest freckle on its big toe. Even time likes to be appreciated as it passes. VIRGO: You know a winner when you see one, but the horizon’s been bleak for days. If you can’t spot one, make one. Start with yourself, you’re almost there anyway. LIBRA: If this is turning into a hard-knock life, ring the doorbell instead. Very few people are pleased with rapping knuckles on their forehead. SCORPIO: You are magical. You are a unicorn in yoga pants and the barista always writes your name correctly on your cup. Use that mojo to make someone else’s life brighter. Make their day, in a non-Eastwood kind of way. SAGITTARIUS: Your sarcasm crop is bountiful, but your field of kindness looks pretty wimpy. Give it some attention and get those buds to bloom. Don’t worry, thanks to your snarky yield, you’ll have plen-
ty of fertilizer. CAPRICORN: Some things are hard to explain, like why you’re riding naked in a convertible driven by a ferret at midnight. If pressed, just tell the cops you’re looking for a Pokemon Go gym. AQUARIUS: Before you follow your dreams, ask them if they have a map or at least an address to plug into the GPS. If
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they’re just as confused and clueless as you, make some plans before heading into the Great Unknown to change your life. PISCES: The Universe invites you to a buffet, so grab the big plate before you dive in. You want the triple chocolate cheesecake to soothe your soul, but a stop by the salad bar means you’ll make some green, too.
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Library to host summer reading events July 18 - 21 The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library will have several summer reading events between Monday, July 18, and Thursday, July 21. The week will kick off with Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic Show at 3 p.m. Monday, July 18. The movie “Cool Runnings” will be shown at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, followed by pajama story time for toddlers at 7 p.m.
Preschool craft and story hour will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, with Library Field Day slated for 3 p.m. that day. Lego Club will meet at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 21. All programs are free and appropriate for families with children. For more information, visit EurekaLibrary.org, email info@EurekaLibrary. org or call 479-253-8754.
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Jackson’s Memorial Veterinary Hospital opens at Turpentine Creek Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (TCWR) has announced the grand opening of Jackson’s Memorial Veterinary Hospital (JMVH). Everyone is invited to join TCWR at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, for the official ribbon cutting of the on-site veterinary hospital. Tours of the facility and refreshments will be offered to visitors after the ceremony. JMVH has been specially equipped for big cats and bears. Because of this, the facility will only be used for the animals at TCWR. Much of the equipment had to be custom built to accommodate the larger size of tigers, lions and bears. Normal veterinary facilities are built for household pets like dogs and cats and can have difficulty handling the massive size of exotic animals. Beyond just assisting
animal care, JMVH will also expand the educational opportunities that TCWR offers. Currently, TCWR offers an animal care internship. With the completion of JMVH, the eventual goal is to expand the internship program to also include exotic animal veterinary internships as well. The new veterinary hospital is the culmination of years of planning, hard work and hundreds of thousands of donated dollars. This veterinary hospital will give TCWR the opportunity to safely monitor the health of the nearly 100 animals that call the refuge home. Once open, TCWR will be able to perform surgeries on-site. In the past, animals would have to be tranquilized and transported more than 40 miles to their veterinarian’s facility.
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party, he said the foundation raised almost $40,000. That support, he said, will show big donors the type of community Eureka Springs is. “There were people that were watching, saying, ‘Will Eureka Springs invest in itself before we invest in Eureka Springs?’ ” Moyer said. “I think we proved we can. That’s pretty exciting.” Now that the foundation has met its first goal, Murphy said there will be more opportunities for community involvement. These opportunities won’t be available immediately, but Murphy said anyone interested in helping can find a way once the operational structure is implemented. “As we kind of get more of a structure in place, we’ll probably have an opportunity to develop some committees people can be on,” Murphy said. “We’re not quite there yet, but we’re working on getting there.” She added that the foundation is still accepting donations and asked everyone in the community to keep their eyes open for future fundraisers. Moyer added that the foundation is also seeking community input. “I think it’s important that the community knows we’re going to log all that feedback and find a way to prioritize it and figure out how that goes into the plan,” Moyer said. “All ideas are good.”
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gramming we might be able to bring there because we haven’t landed on that structure, but we hope this will be the beginning,” Moyer said. Murphy agreed. “We hope next year we’ll be able to do some of those things,” she said. The difference between the first phase and what comes next, Moyer said, is the role the foundation will play. He said foundation members have acted as fundraisers and public relations people to meet the Phase I goal. “Now, we have to put this operational structure in place,” Moyer said. As the project continues, Murphy said she hopes community members keep supporting it. She recalled how the fundraising came together, saying she was happy with how many people in the community contributed to the project. “The more it became clear we were going to make the Phase I goal, the more excited people became and the more supportive they became,” Murphy said. “We really had a swell of contributions near the end.” Moyer described the fundraising party where the foundation met its goal. At that
TRANSITION Martell Lewis Petermann, a resident of Bentonville, was born Sept. 5, 1954, in Powell, Wyo., a son of Nelse Walter and Norma Elaine (Martell) Petermann. He departed this life Wednesday, June 30, 2016, in Eureka Springs, at the age of 61 years. Martell was preceded in death by his parents, Nelse Walter and Norma Elaine Petermann and one brother, Nelse Petermann Jr. He enjoyed spending time in Eureka Springs and fishing when he could. He loved telling his stories to his family and friends. Martell is survived by his three children, son, Tyler Petermann of Kennewick, Wash.; daughter, Amanda White-
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10:45 a.m. — A caller advised that a large truck had just hit a foot bridge and did not stop. An officer located the vehicle and made contact with the driver. A report was taken. 2:09 p.m. — A complainant asked to speak with an officer regarding a ticket received in his name. The officer who issued the ticket responded and determined the complainant was not the subject he had pulled over and issued a citation. The complainant’s brother was the guilty party. The officer had the complainant fill out a report. 4:05 p.m. — An officer responded to a possible altercation between a male and female. The officer made contact with the subjects who advised there was no altercation. After speaking with them for a while, the officer decided that all was well. July 9 2:10 a.m. — A caller advised that his neighbor kept banging on his door. An officer spoke to both parties and found they were both bothering each other. The parties advised they would go in for the night. 12:43 p.m. — A caller advised that a truck hit their vehicle three times before stopping in a parking lot. Officers responded and took a report.
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Martell Lewis Petermann Sept. 5, 1954 – June 30, 2016
head and husband Bryan of Kennewick, Wash.; daughter, Tasha Petermann of San Francisco, Calif. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Zoey Whitehead of Kennewick, Wash.; sister, Patricia Simon and husband Carl of Everett, Wash.; sister, Paula Ray of Stockton, Calif.; sister, Pamela McBride of Walla Walla, Wash. and brother, Daniel Smith of Kennewick, Wash., several nieces and nephews, other family and friends. A private family memorial service will be held in Washington state at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. 4:36 p.m. — An employee at a local business advised that a female subject had stolen from the business and headed east. Officers responded and searched the area. They were unable to make contact with the subject. 9:20 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a stolen puppy from a Berryville residence. Upon arrival, the officer was advised that the owner of the puppy no longer lived at the address. July 10 1:31 a.m. — A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a subject for driving while intoxicated and careless driving. 2:00 a.m. — A caller advised that his neighbors had their music too loud. Officers responded and spoke to the residents who advised they would quiet down. 11:24 a.m. — An officer responded to the report of dogs in distress. Upon arrival, the dogs were fine, and the windows were down. 12:20 p.m. — Officers responded to the report of a male who was not allowed to be on the property. The officers made contact with the subject and told him he would be arrested if he returned. 11:09 p.m. — An officer responded to a fire alarm at a local residence. After speaking to the resident, it was discovered the alarm was triggered by someone cooking.
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This small, very pretty, black 19-month-old terrier mix is “Bugaboo” (No. 18). She’s currently a student attending Doggie Training classes because she loves to learn (we’re working on “sit,” come,” and “lie down”). She would flourish in a home where she can be active and learn new things. She also loves to play in water. She’s a truly smart girl to have around, especially to watch. Bugaboo has her shots and is spayed. She’s adoptable at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs. The shelter is open from noon to 5 p.m. every day but Tuesday and Wednesday. Call the shelter at 479-253-9188 for more information.
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which picture you want. We probably have between four and five thousand pictures.” The downtown Eureka Springs branch of the bank, Cross noted, is a free museum with various historical furniture and artifacts. He said he had the idea to create a historical museum after his grandfather died in the late 1960s. “We opened in 1967 and he died in January. When he passed away, we
came up with the idea to use his furnishings,” Cross said. “It has really, really gone places.” Like the museum, Cross said the calendar is a reminder of the past. “It’s a great way to archive history,” he said. “I think it’s important to represent history anywhere. If you want to plan where you’re going in this world, you better know where you’ve been. History is important.” He continued, “The calendar is my baby. I hatched it. As long as I’m around, I will continue hatching it every year.”
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be especially helpful in diagnosing and treating potential strokes, where time is critical. “It brings that neurologist right to the patient’s bedside,” Stroemel said. “Then the doctor can help make a diagnosis and determine a pathway for treatment for that patient.” Stroemel also said a new family practice physician will be joining the Mercy Berryville team next summer. Dr. Dean Turbeville, a native of Nashville, Ark., and a graduate of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, is currently completing his family medicine residency at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Ind., and will join Mercy’s Berryville clinic in July 2017. “That’s exciting to have a new physician coming on board,” Stroemel said. “They are very sought-after. We think he’s going to be a great fit for Mercy and a wonderful fit for the community.” Stroemel added that Mercy is looking to hire an additional nurse practitioner in Berryville and expects to sign an emer-
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gency department physician soon, as well. “There’s a lot of things happening in the background,” he said. Mercy also plans to spend more than $600,000 in the current fiscal year on new and updated equipment, ranging from HVAC equipment to updated exercise equipment for the cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program to updated call lights. “We’re unequivocally committed to continuing to meet the health-care needs of this community,” Stroemel said. Stroemel also noted that Mercy Berryville is accredited by the Joint Commission — widely recognized as the gold standard for health-care accreditation. “There are 1,332 critical-access hospitals in the United States and only about 35 percent of those are Joint Commission-accredited.” In closing, Stroemel pointed to Mercy’s mission statement: “As the Sisters of Mercy before us, we bring to life the healing ministry of Jesus through our compassionate care and exceptional service.” “Our mission says it all,” Stroemel said.
Michael “Mike” William Jarvis
Michael “Mike” William Jarvis a resident of Holiday Island, was born Nov. 24, 1949, in Aurora, Ill., a son of William and Phyllis (Mack) Jarvis. He departed this life Saturday, July 2, 2016, at his residence in Holiday Island, at the age of 66 years. Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Joy (Vrana) Jarvis, his father William and Phyllis (Mack) Jarvis and one brother. Michael worked as an engineer for Aerospace and was a member of the White River Valley sportsman association. Mike is survived by daughter, Kristen Parker of Springfield, Miss.; mother, Phyllis Jarvis of Wis.; fiancé, Julia Richardson of Holiday Island; three brothers; Bill Jarvis of Wisconsin, Pete Jarvis of Iowa, Jim Jarvis of Montana; and sister, Jennifer Zapp of California; several nieces and nephews and a host of other friends, family and loved ones. Memorial service will be Saturday, July 16, 2016, at 4 p.m. at Berryville Memorial
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Park Cemetery. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral. com.
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He continued, “One of the requirements is you must keep up [paying] taxes. Bankruptcy stops that. That’s in bankruptcy. Technically, the only hardship here is somebody didn’t pay the taxes.” Harman read from a letter written by city attorney Tim Weaver, saying Weaver believes bankruptcy and foreclosure to be equal. “The city attorney said foreclosures and bankruptcies create extraordinary circumstances. He’s voiced his opinion that it applies to both,” Harman said. “I would take the city attorney’s word for it,” commissioner Woodrow Achord added. The commission agreed with Harman and Achord, voting to approve the continued use of the grandfathered CUP on the property. Also at the meeting, the commission addressed concerns about the B&B at 6 Douglas. Lujan said the property showed lack of evidence that it was open and accepting business, as well as the lack of proper signage. Damon Henke, who owns the property, spoke to these concerns. He said he bought the property in May 2015 as an operating B&B. Henke noted that he lives on the property. There are two units for rent on the property, he said, even though he only regularly rents one of them. “I don’t rent out the internal unit unless I absolutely have to. The cottage I do rent out on a regular basis,” Henke said. “It’s an operating bed and breakfast.” Henke continued, saying the sign outside the B&B was taken down to take photos for his insurance company. He said he failed to replace the sign because he books rooms almost exclusively online. “We take all our reservations online. Reservations are being bought off of pictures online,” Henke said, adding that he has put the sign back up at the request of the commission. The commission agreed that Henke is now operating according to planning
standards and voted unanimously to allow him to continue to run a B&B at 6 Douglas. Glenna Booth, city preservation officer, addressed the commission about the 2016 zoning map. She explained that the map has been updated with more details than ever before. It took years to finish the map, Booth said. “It was decided to try and get all the lots and blocks and all the details in,” she said. “That’s what took so long. This is a compilation of every map from the Riley-Armstrong Survey to all the subdivisions.” The maps will be available online, she continued, where those who are interested can zoom in and print off specific parts of the map. She said she could make this information public as soon as the commission approved the map. Lujan pointed out that the Eureka Springs City Council approved the map Monday night, saying he was pleased with how the map turned out. “I think it’s amazing. It’s so clear. There’s streets in there I didn’t even know existed,” Lujan said. Morris agreed. “I would like to say this was the initiative of the planing commission,” he said. “This is the number one focus. Everybody worked hard on it. It’s a really nice map.” Morris moved to approve the map, and the commission agreed to do so. In commission business, Lujan addressed the election of a commission chairperson and vice chairperson. Lujan said his term is almost up, saying he likely will not re-apply to the commission. “I just don’t think I have the time to offer you. I know the chairperson requires a lot of time and effort,” Lujan said. “I just want to make sure I have that time to devote to the planning commission.” Because Lujan’s future status on the commission is undetermined and commissioner Melissa Greene was absent, the commission voted to postpone the election of a commission chairperson until the next meeting. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, at City Hall.
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Grants available for nonprofits in Carroll County
Nonprofits in Carroll County can apply online at arcf.org beginning Sunday, July 10, for Fall Giving Tree Grants to be awarded by Carroll County Community Foundation, your local affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation. Application deadline is Aug. 15. “Through local Giving Tree grants, our state’s nonprofit organizations have a homegrown place to turn for help implementing great ideas,” said Heather Larkin, president and CEO of the community foundation. “Giving Tree grants are selected by local people in each of our affiliate communities and awarded to local organizations.” Nonprofits can visit arcf.org/givingtree to view Giving Tree grant submission guidelines and begin the application process. Any IRS 501(c)(3) public charity, public school, government agency or hospital in names of counties is eligible
to apply. Other applicants may be considered if the project has a clear charitable purpose for the public benefit. Grants are not made to individuals. Applications will be reviewed by a grant-making committee from the Carroll county Community Foundation. “Our Giving Tree grants will generally range from $300 to $3,000,” said Janell Robertson, executive director of the Carroll County Community Foundation. “Over the past 15 years, we have granted over $227,000 worth of Fall Giving Tree grants locally to support nonprofits whose programs respond to critical needs – such as food and medical care, as well as programs that sustain and enrich – like arts and education.” Nonprofits with questions can contact the Carroll County Community Foundation at carrollcounty@arcf.org or call the local office at 479-253-8203.
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3 HOMES! Great income opportunity! Property is being sold as is meaning no further repairs will be done at this price. Lots of frontage on Main street through Eureka Springs. Chapel/Banquet hall to the south is also available, All but one unit are redone and are currently being rented as nightly rentals. Owner said she will do a bulk sale of furnishings at a great price. Plenty of parking spaces. North Main Street is changing and you won’t see prices like this again.
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