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YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
VOLUME 20 NUMBER 8
AUGUST 9, 2018
Giving back with Project Self-Esteem Page 3
n Mayor Berry seeks re-election
n Samaritan’s Feet shoe distribution
n Reflecting on the spending freeze
City attorney, alderwoman running to keep positions
Rotary to host back-to-school giveaway at ESHS Aug. 12
Mayor, finance director say city finances have improved
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Ready for school
Photos by Tavi Ellis
Say hello to two brand-new Scotties, kindergartener Chevvie and 1st grader Adam who have just moved to Eureka Springs from Oklahoma. The two got to know their future teachers and classmates at Eureka Springs Elementary School’s registration event on Tuesday, July 31.
Berry seeks re-election as ES mayor Carroll County News
Eureka Springs Mayor Robert “Butch” Berry is seeking a second term in office. Berry, who was elected in 2014, has filed as a candidate for re-election, Carroll County election coordinator Sherry Cochrane said Monday. Theodore Cottingham has filed as a challenger to Berry for the mayor’s seat. Also in Eureka Springs, city attorney Tim Weaver and alderwoman Mickey Schneider have filed to seek re-election and husband and wife Eric and Joyce Knowles have filed as a candidates for the city council for the position 2 and position 1 seats, respectively, from Ward 3. In Berryville, alderwoman Linda
Riddlesperger has filed for re-election to the City Council’s Ward 2, Position 1 seat and Jason C. Williams is running for the Ward 1, Position 1 seat. Longtime Mayor Tim McKinney and city attorney Clint Scheel had already filed for re-election. In Green Forest, alderwomen Willa Kerby and Pamela Norton have filed as candidates for re-election to the Ward 1, Position 1 and Ward 2, Position 2 seats, respectively. Joyce Varner Kolb has filed as a candidate for the Ward 1, Position 2 seat. Jerry D. Carlton has filed as a candidate for mayor. In Oak Grove, alderman Eugene Reynolds has filed to seek re-election to his Position 4 seat. The filing period for municipal candidates closes at noon on Friday, Aug. 17.
DISPATCH Desk
July 30 10:47 a.m. - A subject turned himself in for an outstanding Eureka Springs Police Department warrant. 1:18 p.m. - A caller requested the animal control officer to help with a dog that showed up on her porch that didn’t belong to her. The animal control officer responded. The dog was returned to the owner, and the owner was given a warning for their dog running loose. 2:11 p.m. - Carroll County Dispatch requested an officer to respond for a harassment report from a local nursing facility. An officer responded and spoke to the individual, who advised he received a phone scam call. 10:10 p.m. - A caller advised that she had heard someone breaking into her backdoor. Officers responded and found everything to be secure. July 31 9:10 a.m. - The Department of Human Services requested officer assistance for a house check on an open case. The subject refused to open the door or respond to the DHS agent. An officer responded with the apartment complex manager to assist. 6:09 p.m. - An officer conducted a welfare check. The person was okay. 7:45 p.m. - An officer conducted a welfare check on two children. The officer checked the area but was unable to locate the juveniles. 9:37 p.m. - An officer responded to a 911 hangup. The officer checked the area but was unable to locate anyone in distress. Aug. 1 5:26 a.m. - A deer was struck by two separate vehicles, and an officer was requested to make sure the deer wasn’t suffering. An officer responded but was unable to locate the deer. 7:15 p.m. - An officer responded to the report of a barking dog. The dog was located with food and water, but the owner was not home. 7:52 p.m. - An officer conducted a welfare check but was unable to make contact at the time.
By Kelby Newcomb
8:32 p.m. - An officer responded to a 911 hangup but was unable to locate anyone. 11:39 p.m. - An officer served a warrant and transported the subject to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. 11:54 p.m. - A caller advised of a parked vehicle with two suspicious subjects slumped in the vehicle. An officer responded but was unable to locate a vehicle with any persons in it. Aug. 2 10:27 a.m. - A complainant advised two subjects attempted to break into his cash register while he was cutting someone’s hair. The register was locked, and no access was gained. The complainant advised the subjects ran out the door when he confronted them. He advised the subjects were a thin white male with tattoos and missing teeth and a white female wearing a black tank top and black shorts. Officers checked the area for the subjects. Stay classy, attempted robbers! 1:05 p.m. - A caller advised of a minor two-vehicle accident. There were no injuries, but one vehicle was still in the roadway. Officers responded for a report and determined it was not an accident, just a delivery truck unloading. 3:20 p.m. - Officers responded to the report of an 18-wheeler blocking traffic, but the vehicle was gone on arrival. 3:35 p.m. - An officer responded to the report of a reckless driver but was unable to locate the vehicle. 3:44 p.m. - Officers responded to an accident and took a report. 7:57 p.m. - An officer conducted a welfare check. The subject was okay. 9:54 p.m. - An officer responded to the report of an intoxicated male but was unable to locate the subject. Aug. 3 4:56 a.m. - Carroll County Dispatch advised they received a 911 call about individuals camping in a tent on public property. An officer responded and advised the individuals about the ordinances against camping on public property See Dispatch, page 10
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Project Self-Esteem provides backpacks, school supplies for area students By Kelby Newcomb
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Project Self-Esteem has the backs of Carroll County students. Brian Watson said the nonprofit has been running for more than 20 years now, providing new backpacks filled with school supplies to children whose families are clients of Loaves and Fishes Food Bank of the Ozarks. He said he and Greg Hein picked up the project from the people who originated it after moving to the area 19 years ago, and volunteers from area churches came on board as part of the team, including First Christian Church, First United Methodist Church of Eureka Springs, Berryville United Methodist Church, the Community of Christ and many others. “We do the fundraiser every year, and the budget is about $10,000 to $13,000 every year,” Watson said. “This is the third year doing the high school backpacks. It used to be K-8, but we added high school because there were kids who had needs.” He continued, “We have volunteers from different churches, the food bank and friends in the area. Some of the clients who go to the food bank are here tonight helping.” Project Self-Esteem had an assembly line set up inside the Community of Christ church in Berryville. “The backpacks will be filled, and they’ll be loaded into the trailer outside,” Watson said. “Greg and the helpers will drive to the food bank.” He said the volunteers divide the workload into four sections: K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. “Once you’re finished with one set of backpacks, we know grades K-2 are done,” he said, “so now we regroup and we will set up for grades 3-5.” Volunteer Steve Roberson said Project Self-Esteem coordinates with Loaves and Fishes to determine how many backpacks are needed for the Berryville, Eureka Springs and Green Forest school districts. “Last year, we hit a high of over 700
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Greg Hein, one of the founders of Project Self-Esteem, is all smiles as he prepares to take one of several trailer loads of backpacks to the Loaves and Fishes building for distribution Wednesday, Aug. 1.
backpacks,” he said. “Loaves and Fishes tells us about how many students from each school district are in the families coming to the food bank, and that’s how we set how many backpacks we do.” Roberson continued, “This year, we dropped down to 550. They had a drop, so we’re doing fewer. The need is greater in Carroll County than what we provide for, but through the food bank we are meeting the needs of the people who are signed up.” He said he believes a decrease in unemployment has reduced the needed for the project this year. Another factor, Roberson said, is that some families in need don’t want to register at the food bank and leave
a record. “For some, I think there is the fear of being deported if they are not legal residents,” he said. “Anything that means registering is risky. We’ve done everything we can to get the word out.” Lieu Smith, secretary for Loaves and Fishes, said the need has gone down for both the food bank and Project Self-Esteem because the economy is faring better. “A lot more people are working now, so our numbers for the food bank and the Food for Hungry Kids program have all dropped substantially,” he said. “It sounds like a bad problem, but it’s a good problem.” Smith said Project Self-Esteem is a won-
derful gift for students in the area. “You should see the smiles on their faces when they come into the food bank and get the backpacks,” he said. Roberson said the program helps reduce back-to-school costs for families. “You figure if you have a couple of children in school and you have to get a $15 backpack and $15 worth of supplies in it,” he said, “then that’s $60 at a time when the families are getting hit so hard with back-toschool needs, mostly clothing.” Roberson concluded, “It piles up, so if we can help with a $30, $60 or $90 break it eases a lot of pressure off of those weeks when they’re having to stretch a paycheck.”
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Rotary Club to host countywide shoe giveaway Aug. 12 By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs Rotary Club knows how to start the school year on the right foot. In conjunction with Samaritan’s Feet, the club will offer shoes to every child in Carroll County between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, at Eureka Springs High School. Rotarian Cathy Handley said it’s important to get there when the event begins, saying the line will likely be long. The event is meant to be stressfree for students and their families, Handley said, and the club works hard each year to reach every person in line. “We don’t ask for any verification about how much they make or if they really need the shoes. That’s up to them to decide,” Handley said. “They can bring any number of children. If for some reason we don’t have their size, we’ll get it to them through the food bank.” This is the fifth year Rotary has hosted the shoe giveaway, Handley said. She remembered traveling to Africa five years ago and working with Samaritan’s Feet to give shoes to those in need, saying she was inspired by what she saw. Handley shared her story with fellow Rotarians when she got back, and her story inspired them, too. “They asked me to talk about my trip, and all of the sudden, they were like, ‘We want to do that,’ ” Handley said. “That touched me a lot.” Handley said the event has grown over the years and will be bigger than ever this year. Last year, she said, Rotary gave out 212 pairs of shoes. The club will have 300 pairs of shoes available this year, Handley said. Rotary raises Who do you think should be Citizen of the Week?
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money for the event through the Victorian Classic every year, she said, and has received donations from other community organizations including the Eureka Springs High School Rotary Interact Club. Joanie Kratzer, the club’s advisor, said Rotary Interact donated $1,500 to Samaritan’s Feet for this year’s shoe giveaway. “That buys a lot of shoes for children in the community,” Kratzer said. “We consider ourselves major contributors to this project.” Rotary Interact students will join the Rotarians and other volunteers to make sure the event runs smoothly. Handley described everything volunteers have to do, saying it’s a big job. Volunteers do everything from sizing feet to washing them, Handley said. “Some people don’t like their feet washed, and that’s OK. We don’t force it on them,” Handley said. “If they’re willing, we wash their feet. We have a lot of clergy that like to pray over the people. If the family doesn’t want that, we don’t do it, but it has touched a lot of lives.” She continued, “It goes back to Biblical times when you washed the feet. There is some of that attached to Samaritan’s Feet, and that’s how it got started. It’s really about service above self. It’s not about what we’re going to get back. It’s just something we do, and it seems like the community really loves it.” This is the third year junior Carson Mowrey has volunteered at the event, and he’s looking forward to it. “It’s amazing, because you get to see these people come in and you’re able to make their day much better just by washing their feet and giving them new shoes and socks,” Mowrey said. Sophomore Preston Hyatt agreed. “It’s a good experience to help out
other people,” Hyatt said. “Instead of just finding random shoes, you can help measure their feet and find out what size they wear.” Senior Clover Danos said the event is special to her family. “It means a lot to me, because my brother actually needed shoes from it last year,” Danos said. “I feel like being able to continue it to help other people is a good thing.” “Not everyone is as gifted as others. There are some people who can’t afford shoes, and there are some people who can afford a lot more than shoes,” Hyatt said. “It’s a great thing to do to give the community what it needs.” While the event is aimed at students, Handley said, Rotary is willing to make exceptions for adults who truly need it. She remembered when a man came to the giveaway with his kids three years ago wearing an old pair of shoes, saying Rotarians offered him a new pair of shoes, too. “He said, ‘No, I’m too old,’ and we said, ‘You’re never too old,’ ” Handley said. “He’s come back every year wearing the same pair of shoes, so hopefully he’ll come this year and get a new pair.” In the past, leftover shoes have been returned to Samaritan’s Feet for other events. Handley said that’s not how it’s going to be this year. “We’re going to keep them and give them to our food banks,” Handley said. “If they had shoes, it would really help them.” Handley encouraged everyone to come to the event, saying she looks forward to it every year. “It just shows you what mankind can do when we put our hearts and heads together,” Handley said. “We see some of the same people every year. It’s like they’re coming home for those shoes.”
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City finances continue to improve, mayor says By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Two years ago, Eureka Springs Mayor Butch Berry couldn’t sleep. Berry had just been elected mayor, and finance director Lonnie Clark told him the city’s finances were in bad shape. Berry and Clark shared the same nightmare, fearing the city had dark days ahead. “Spending was out of control. It was just a terrible feeling,” Berry said. “Lonnie came in and said, ‘If we don’t start making drastic changes, we’re going to have to start laying people off.’ ” Berry took action and issued a memorandum on April 18, 2016, placing a freeze on “all non-operations essential expenditures.” Some of the expenditures affected by the freeze included new hires, replacement hiring, pay rate increases, uniform purchasing, maintenance on both buildings and equipment, professional services and travel, conference, training, education, tuition and professional dues and fees. This week, the Citizen caught up with Berry and Clark to discuss how the city’s finances have changed since the spending freeze began.
Spending freeze
Because the spending freeze applied to all non-essential expenditures, Berry said, department heads still had access to everything they needed. Berry said the city has purchased a new $500,000 fire truck and spent $80,000 on breathing equipment for the fire department since 2016. “The departments haven’t gone without,” Berry said. Alderwoman Mickey Schneider said she was concerned the freeze would affect the city’s personnel, saying she wanted to be sure the city could bring on employees to replace those who leave. That’s especially important for emergency services, Schneider said. “Generally speaking, the spending freeze has been good. A lot of unnecessary waste has been avoided, but at the same time, there should be positions that aren’t involved in that,” Schneider said. There has been some turnover at the police department over the past two years,
Berry said, and he has worked with police chief Thomas Achord to hire replacements. That has never been a problem, Berry said. “Thomas would come in and say, ‘I need to have somebody replaced,’ ” Berry said. “We would say, ‘OK, find the best person and hire them.’ ” He continued, “We’ve never gone without personnel. We’ve made sure when we lose somebody to replace them. We just haven’t gone on to hiring additional personnel in the fire department or the police department. None of our services have been cut, but we have taken a more active role in supervising that.” Alderwoman Kristi Kendrick said the spending freeze is a good thing. “It gives the city an opportunity to focus on the real longterm needs of the city, rather than jumping from emergency to emergency,” Kendrick said. “Rather than focusing on the urgent, we’re focusing on the important.” The idea of the spending freeze was to get a better handle on how the city spends money, Berry said. “Any non-essential items would have to come before the mayor and the finance director for approval,” Berry said.
Budget procedure
The spending freeze wasn’t the only change Berry implemented. He described the way the budget worked when he became mayor, saying department heads didn’t keep track of how much they were spending. The mayor controlled the budget, Berry said, and the council approved it. “None of the department heads had access to what their budgets were,” Berry said. “They never had an opportunity to see how much money they were spending, so of course they could spend over their budget and not realize it until it was too late.” To stay afloat, Berry said, the city had to find money somewhere. “For numerous years, we had been dipping into what we call our reserves,” Berry said. “Our reserves are basically what people would consider their savings account.” Clark remembered how the budget was managed when he came on as finance di-
rector in 2011. He knew he was facing an uphill battle, Clark said, when he realized the city’s accounting system was at least 10 years old. “It had not been updated. One of the first questions I was asked was, ‘What are you going to do about the accounting system?’ Well, I wasn’t going to do anything about it until I understood what we had,” Clark said. “I needed to get a better feel for what we needed.” Clark said he worked with Berry to create a new procedure where department heads have constant access to their budget and can see how much they’ve spent. In addition, Berry said, he arranged to have monthly budget meetings with department heads and a monthly budget workshop with the city council. “That is a big thing. We are getting reports people can understand, and we can drill down and answer people’s questions,” Clark said. “At any point, the department head can pull their budget up on the computer. It has really made them conscious and aware of how much they’re spending.” The city doesn’t just have to worry about the big expenses, Clark said. “It’s crucial to watch all expenditures for everything,” Clark said. Berry said he’s proud of how the department heads have responded to the new procedure, saying everyone has benefitted from it. “They’ve done a great job. Now they have a sense of ownership, because they’ve been able to see exactly where their budget was and how much they’ve been spending,” Berry said. “Once they had access to their budget, they started being responsible for that.” Alderman Bob Thomas said he’s happy with the changes. “It was a disaster two years ago. We started improving since we got the new council and mayor,” Thomas said. “Past mayors chose not to share a lot of information with the council about budget. The mayor now understands that the council and department heads are responsible for the budget, and they have to understand it and work with it.”
Finances today
Compared to 2016, Berry said, the city is in much better financial shape today. Berry said the city put between $300,000 and $400,000 back into reserves this year, saying that’s one of his biggest accomplishments since taking office. “This was the first time in at least 10 years or more that we were able to put money back into reserves,” Berry said. “We literally spent all our reserves, and we finally saw enough savings to put money back.” This is also the first year the city has given out merit and personal raises to its employees, Berry said, since he declared the spending freeze. That’s important, he said, because everyone who works for the city has helped improve its finances. “It’s not only the department heads. It’s been all the city employees,” Berry said. “They’ve really tightened their belts, and because of that, we were able to come back and give some merit raises.” Moving forward, Clark said, he hopes to slowly replace the vehicles used by the public works department and eventually build a maintenance building to house the vehicles. The savings will help the city pay off debt and work on infrastructure problems, Clark said. “Two years ago, we were on the verge of being broke and today we are financially stable,” Thomas said. “We’re putting away some money to repair infrastructure. We’re in good shape.” Alderman Terry McClung said he’s still worried about the city’s finances. “We’re not out of the woods by any means. We still need to be vigilant, and we can’t be throwing money out there,” McClung said. “I want to make sure we keep the city in the best shape possible while being fiscally responsible.” There’s always more to be done, Berry said, but he and Clark are certainly feeling better about the city’s future. “Today, we’re sleeping really well,” Berry said. “I’m really excited. We’re not just keeping our heads above the water. We’re rising up.”
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What do
think
Citizen Opinion by Cindy Worley
Do you think the Ozark Folk Festival should be held the same weekend as the Veterans Day Parade?
Davis Turner “Davey”
No, not at all.
Sarah Mayes
Chris Padelford
No, different weekends will generate more revenue for the city.
No, where are they going to all park?
“Sarah”
“Chris”
Quentin Franke Amanda Franke Tannon Carr “Quentin”
No, they should be separate.
“Amanda”
No, two weekends would be better.
“Tannon” No.
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Relieve endometriosis
Endometriosis is very common. Reportedly, this is found in as many as 7 percent of women in the U.S. There is an overproduction and unusual distribution of cells that should be limited to the uterus. These cells can be found almost any place inside the body. Trouble is, they remain as active cells and cause a wide range of pain and discomfort. Sometimes, infertility is caused by this disorder. Often, medical treatment is necessary. However, one of the simplest steps is to change your diet to minimize environmental exposure to estrogen-like compounds. As much as you can, eliminate non-organic dairy products, beef and chicken. Because organic foods contain no hormones, there’s no reason to limit their consumption. Increase nutrient-rich foods - especially cruciferous vegetables, cold water fish and proper fiber - that support hormonal balance and help clear excess estrogen from the body. Fresh green veggies can reduce
the intensity of endometriosis. To eat enough, maximize both flavor and nutrition by buying seasonally available and locally grown produce. The rule I use is simple … namely, I emphasize the shortest distance between the garden and my table. This makes sure of seasonality and that I maintain my localvore status. One other rule is that organically grown is always more tasty. Don’t microwave food in plastic wrap or containers unless made for the microwave, and try to minimize the use of plastics for food storage. Watch out for pesticides and be sure to wash veggies very well as some poisons mimic estrogens in our body. Follow a diet based upon the Glycemic Index (helps with weight loss and insulin management) which in turn helps keep hormones better balanced. A protocol of supplementation with a multivitamin with minerals and trace elements/day, a highly absorbable calcium such as AdvaCal, 1300 iu of Evening Primrose Oil/day and/or 500-600mg Black
Cohosh, 3000 mg of good quality omega 3 fish oil/day, progesterone creme/day bottle direcJim Fain tions, is good for most women and is especially good for those with endometriosis. Don’t forget probiotics, either! While this out-of-balance situation is only found in women, men and families are impacted as well. Emotional support from friends, professionals and supplements such as L-theanine for stress/ anxiety/worry and L-5HTP for depression/blue mood/crankiness can help everyone involved. One word of caution … if you’re taking a prescribed antidepressant, check with your healthcare provider before taking 5HTP. Feeling good, eating well and having a happy family (however defined) is a very good thing. Remember, supplements are food which can add goodness to life.
Volleyball fundraiser set for Aug. 14
The Eureka Springs Lady Highlander Volleyball team will have a silent auction from
5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the Basin Park Ballroom. Jerry Runnersmith will provide
LAST WEEK’S QUESTION
the music, with refreshments donated by local restaurants. All proceeds benefit the team.
55 votes cast
Do you support Jeff Sessions’ “Religious Liberty Task Force?” m Yes: 29.1% (16 votes) m No: 58.2% (32 votes)
m Not sure: 12.7% (7 votes)
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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.
Aug. 9: Author Book Signing
Peachtree Village in Holiday Island will host a presentation and book signing event for author Susan Eschbach at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, at 5 Park Drive in Holiday Island. Eschbach’s debut novel, ‘A Trial By Error,’ was released in March of this year by Oghma Creative Media and is available on Amazon.com and BarnesAndNoble.com. For more information, contact Eschbach at 417-847-3628 or Peachtree Village at 479-253-9933.
Aug. 9: ES Elementary Open House
Eureka Springs Elementary School will hold Open House from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9. Come meet your child’s teacher and support staff. There will be a photo booth, fun and refreshments.
Aug. 12: EUUF Service
Rabbi Rob will present ‘The Face of Fascism-Right Here, Right Now’ at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, at 17 Elk St.
Aug. 12: Back-to-School Shoe Distribution
The Rotary Club of Eureka Springs, in partnership with Samaritan’s Feet, is holding the annual Back to School
Shoe Distribution from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, in the Eureka Springs High School Cafeteria. Shoes are available to all Carroll County students who qualify for free or reduced lunches. The Rotary Club of Eureka Springs wants all Carroll County students to start the school year with a brand-new pair of shoes.
Aug. 13: Metafizzies Meeting
Rebekah Clark will lead the Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) meeting in a session of Divine Singing and Sound Meditation at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. All are welcome.
Aug. 14
The Eureka Springs Lady Highlander Volleyball team will have a silent auction from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the Basin Park Ballroom. Jerry Runnersmith will provide the music, with refreshments donated by local restaurants. All proceeds benefit the team.
Aug. 14: Fall/Winter Forage and Feed Producer Meeting
The Carroll County Extension Office will present the Fall/Winter Forage and
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Aug. 15 through 17: Five and Dime Auditions
The Five & Dime Drama Collective will hold auditions for its third annual Fall Performance Series by appointment only during the evenings of Wednesday, Aug. 15, through Friday, Aug. 17, at Main Stage Creative Community Center at 67 N. Main St. in Eureka Springs. Five 10-minute plays will be performed Oct. 11 through Oct. 14 at Main Stage. Actors may appear in multiple plays. Cast members must be available for workshops on the evenings of Aug. 27 through Aug. 30 and at all rehearsals on weekday evenings from Sept. 24 through Oct. 10. For audition appointments, email FiveAndDimeDrama@gmail.com. Information on the plays and production team will be posted soon at FiveAndDimeDramaCollective.org.
Aug. 16: Issues on Aging
The Eureka Springs First United Methodist Church will host its next meeting of the Issues on Aging group at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, in the fellowship hall meeting room at the church at 195 Huntsville Road. This meeting is focusing on ‘How to Have an Effective Doctor’s Visit,’ and Dr. Dan Bell will lead the discussion. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to bring a friend.
Aug. 17 and 18: HI Art Guild Show, Sale and Silent Auction
The Holiday Island Art Guild’s 30th Annual Art Show and Sale and Silent Auction will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, and Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Holiday Island Country Club Ballroom. Denise Ryan is the featured artist this year and has donated a giclee print, hand-highlighted with oil on canvas to be given away to the winning raffle ticket. Local artist Zeek Taylor will be the judge this year. Twenty-five percent of the silent auction proceeds will benefit The Purple Flower, and supplies and money will be collected for the Art Guild’s Helping Hands for Art program to benefit the Eureka Springs Elementary School Art Program.
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Summer Diversity Weekend
Photos by Tavi Ellis
Everyone came together to celebrate love at the Summer Diversity Weekend Aug. 3-5, with events held in and around Eureka Springs.
Outdoor Adventures for Women guide 21 ladies in canoes and kayaks on the White River for the Women’s Summer Diversity Float Trip.
Jay Wilks, director of Out in Eureka, announces upcoming diversity events in Basin Park.
Adventure guide Amanda Haley and Jillian Guthrie take a brave plunge in the 50 degree, trout-filled water of the White River during the Women’s Summer Diversity Float Trip on Saturday.
Out in Eureka is proud to partner with the NWA Center For Equality from Fayetteville.
Nisa Allen dons her brightest costume for Diversity Weekend.
Writer, actor and producer of plays, film and television Del Shores put on a highly energetic comedy show at The Auditorium on Friday. Here, he tells the hilarious story of how he continued to pose for a fan’s photo, even while bleeding after being bitten by their pet monkey.
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Yards and Yards of Yard Sales
Photos by Tavi Ellis
The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce hosted Yards &Yards of Yard Sales at many locations throughout town on Saturday, Aug. 4.
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Scott Reed’s annual sale on Highway 23 South is the first stop for many locals in the know.
ISACS Local junking genius Karen Ferrero sells her wares out of The Krewe of Krazo (that’s Ozark spelled backwards) Mardi Gras Cavaan antique Airstream trailer and has an antique store on liers hold a huge sale at the location of their new parade float barn, clearthe Berryville town square. ing the way for bigger and better floats for the next Mardi Gras season.
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Birthday Party! Music by Sad Daddy and Catering by Freedom Kettle Corn Saturday, August 11, 6:00-9:00pm 2 Spur Lane, Eureka Springs Texas Sausage Dogs, Cake, Beer, Soda Music jams on the lawn Bring your musical instruments Bring a friend Bring your lawn chairs Bring your kids
No Gifts. We Mean it!
Clever signage and a sense of humor draw in crowds.
It’s Yards and Yards of Baked Goods at First United Methodist Church.
Directions: Hwy 23-S (Huntsville Road) turning onto Frontage Road at the Assembly of God Church. At the two stop signs turn right onto Dawson Road. Then take a slight right onto Spur Lane.
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Special judge requested Jackson recuses himself from Hagler case By Scott Loftis CarrollCountyNews@cox-internet.com
Carroll County Circuit Judge Scott Jackson has recused himself from hearing the case of a Berryville man who is charged with negligent homicide in connection with an accident that claimed the life of a Missouri woman. In an order filed Tuesday, July 31, Jackson recuses himself from the case of Neal Hagler and asks the Administrative Office of the Courts to appoint a special judge to
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and made them leave. Free lodging with a wake up call? Sign us up! 6:31 a.m. - A caller requested an officer to respond to a local motel for a dispute over property that was taken out of their room while they were gone. Officers responded, and the issue was resolved without incident between the parties involved. 11:17 a.m. - A subject was arrested on
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preside in the case. Hagler, 19, is charged with negligent homicide, driving on a suspended license due to driving while intoxicated, driving under the influence/underage, possession of a controlled substance, purchase or possession by a minor and reckless driving. The charges stem from a June 22 accident that occurred on Carroll County Road 428. A passenger in Hagler’s vehicle, 20-year-old Destiny Mock of Eagle Rock, Mo., died in a Springfield, Mo., hospital two days after
the accident. Jackson’s order came two weeks after prosecutors filed a motion on July 17 requesting his recusal. In that motion, prosecutors write that Jackson is “well-acquainted with the parents of the defendant” and that as a result “there is a danger that the Court may have difficulty avoiding the appearance of impropriety in these proceedings.” Hagler was scheduled for arraignment on Monday, July 23, but that hearing has
been rescheduled for 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31. It’s unclear if Jackson’s recusal will affect the timing of the arraignment. Jackson set bond for Hagler at $50,000 on June 28 and ordered that in the event Hagler makes bond, he will be on house arrest with an ankle monitor and that he submit to weekly drug tests. Hagler, who is represented by attorney Chris Flanagin, was still in custody at the Carroll County Detention Center as of Thursday afternoon.
an outstanding Berryville warrant. 1:02 p.m. - A caller advised of a minor two-vehicle accident. There were no injuries, and both vehicles were out of the roadway. Officers responded for a report. 1:21 p.m. - Multiple callers advised of a silver vehicle revving its motor, being loud and driving recklessly. Officers patrolled the downtown area but did not locate the vehicle. 6:14 p.m. - An officer responded to the report of a possibly intoxicated male, but the subjects left the area before arrival. 6:36 p.m. - An officer responded to the report of a stalled vehicle but was unable to locate it or its occupant. August 4 12:52 a.m. - Carroll County Dispatch advised of a no-injury single-vehicle accident. Officers responded and arrested a subject for driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and no proof of insurance. 7:12 a.m. - A caller advised there there were two cars parked in the handicap spots without handicap placards on them. An officer responded and wrote citations. 9:00 a.m. - A male subject was sleeping behind some businesses and was advised of the city ordinance and told to move on. 11:42 a.m. - A caller advised of an erratic driver coming into town. The of-
ficer was able to locate the vehicle and made contact with the driver. 12:18 p.m. - An officer responded to an accident and filed a report. One subject was transported to the hospital. One subject was cited for driving while intoxicated. 2:19 p.m. - A caller advised she was locked out of her room by her daughter and the daughter’s boyfriend and needed assistance because they were yelling at each other. An officer responded and advised they needed to quiet down or they would be asked to leave. 4:09 p.m. - An officer spoke to a caller about a reported theft. A report was taken. 6:55 p.m. - Officers responded to a hit and run accident and took a report. 7:04 p.m. - Officers conducted a welfare check and made contact. All was well. 7:38 p.m. - Officers responded to the report of a suspicious male and located the subject. He was advised not to return to the property. August 5 1:16 a.m. - A caller advised they saw lights flashing outside their home and requested an officer to check the area. Officers responded but were unable to locate anything in the area. 9:54 a.m. - A caller advised of a vehicle parked partially in the traffic lane, and traffic was swerving into oncoming traffic to avoid it. An officer respond-
ed but was unable to locate the vehicle owner and get it moved. The vehicle was ticketed and noted for towing if the owner did not return and move it. The vehicle was later towed because it had not been moved and no contact could be made with the owner. 10:59 a.m. - A complainant came to the police department to report her debit card lost or stolen. Officers responded and took a report. The complainant called back later to advise the card had been located and recovered. 12:52 p.m. - A caller advised of a red car parked in front of a restaurant with a chihuahua inside and the windows cracked. The animal control officer responded and made contact with the owner. The restaurant allowed them to take the dog inside in a pet taxi for its safety. 9:17 p.m. - Carroll County Sheriff’s Office advised that a male subject had returned to a residence where he was not welcome and had blood all over his face. CCSO advised that the female subject was present. Officers responded, but the male had taken off on foot. Officers were able to locate him and arrested him on possession of a controlled substance and public intoxication. Aug. 6 11:14 p.m. - Carroll County Dispatch advised a tree had fallen on a power line. Officers responded to assist the Eureka Springs Fire Department and Swepco.
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Election commission approves vote center plan By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
Voting might be getting a lot more convenient for Carroll County residents. The Carroll County Election Commission voted Friday to approve the Carroll County Vote Center Plan. Vote centers combine multiple precincts and allow residents to vote at any polling site within the county. Election coordinator Sherry Cochrane said the vote center plan still needs to be
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Monday, Aug. 13 Breakfast: Wild Mike’s breakfast pizza, fresh fruit, fruit cup and milk or blueberry muffin and Cheez-It crackers or bowl of cereal or UBR bar and Sunberry Blast or mini chocolate or powdered donuts Lunch: Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, cranberry, feta and sunflower seed salad, fruit cup and milk Tuesday, Aug. 14 Breakfast: Sausage and biscuit sandwiches, fresh fruit, juice and milk or peanut butter cup with Goldfish pretzel crackers or Harvest Cheddar SunChips with string cheese or UBR bar and Sunberry Blast or mini chocolate or powdered donuts Lunch: Spaghetti with garlic toast, celery and baby carrots, juice and milk Wednesday, Aug. 15 Breakfast: Bosco pepperoni pizza stick, fresh fruit, Ocean Spray Craisins and milk
Senior Center Menu
The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. Lunch is served weekdays at noon. Monday, Aug. 13 Turkey breast, potatoes with turkey gravy, green beans, fresh fruit and cheese garlic bread Tuesday, Aug. 14 Beef tips with gravy, bowtie pasta, tomatoes and zucchini, pound cake and
approved by the county’s quorum court and the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office. “We’ve sent a copy of the plan to the secretary of state’s office,” Cochrane said. “The main thing with vote centers is that it’s going to be more convenient for people.” She continued, “If they live in another place and work in Berryville or Eureka Springs, then they can vote there instead of having to go to their regular
or Simply Wholesome oatmeal bar and mild cheddar cheese cubes or whole grain banana bread or UBR bar and Sunberry Blast or mini chocolate or powdered donuts Lunch: Honey barbecue chicken, crinkle fries, sandwich veggie sides, fresh fruit and milk Thursday, Aug. 16 Breakfast: Egg and cheese breakfast wrap, fresh fruit, juice and milk or peanut butter cup with Goldfish pretzel crackers or Harvest Cheddar SunChips with string cheese or UBR bar and Sunberry Blast or mini chocolate or powdered donuts Lunch: Pepperoni pizza, garden side salad, fresh fruit and milk Friday, Aug. 17 Breakfast: Biscuit and gravy with turkey bacon, Rold Gold Heartzel Pretzels, fresh fruit, fruit cup and milk or blueberry muffin and Cheez-It crackers or bowl of cereal or
fruit bread Wednesday, Aug. 15 Santa Fe pork, potatoes and onions, black-eyed peas, yogurt and wheat roll Thursday, Aug. 16 Teriyaki chicken, rice pilaf, orange whip, fortune cookie, bread, cake and ice cream Friday, Aug. 17 Catfish, potato wedges, green tomato relish, sweet corn nuggets and lemon bar
polling site.” Cochrane said vote centers also would cut down on some of the county’s provisional ballots. She said implementing vote centers should make the election process easier for voters if Carroll County’s plan is approved by the quorum court and secretary of state’s office. The quorum court’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, in the courtroom of the Carroll County Eastern District Courthouse in Berryville.
UBR bar and Sunberry Blast or mini chocolate or powdered donuts Lunch: Traditional chicken drumstick with corn on the cob and biscuit, baked beans, Ocean Spray Craisins and milk
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Announcements AUDITIONS For Five & Dime Drama Collective Fall Show August 15, 16, 17-- by appointment only email FiveAndDimeDrama@gmail.com FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 209 Spring St., Eureka Springs, AR 72632 479-981-2001 Rev. John C. Gibson Join us every Sunday for an hour of Peace. Ease your worries, Strengthen your Heart. Everyone is Welcome! FLORA ROJA COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE & APOTHECARY-Carrying over 300 organic herbs, teas and spices. Large selection of supplies for all your DIY natural health, home and body care needs. Open Monday-Saturday, 11am-6pm, 119 Wall Street, 479-2536-4968/www.florarojaacupuncture.com ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH We are a welcoming and diverse community. We invite you to join with us as we seek and serve Christ in all persons. Sunday services: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 28 Prospect, Eureka Springs 479-253-8610 THE EUREKA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET **We are accepting applications for new vendors. Come visit us for fresh fruits, vegetables, fresh baked goods, soaps, jellies, meats, and hot breakfast! In addition, the Thursday Market will now have meat. We have some great vendors here, come on down. Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Community Center, 44 Kingshighway. (location of old High School) THE GOOD SHEPHERD HUMANE SOCIETY Will hold its monthly board meeting on the 4th Wednesday of the month. For the months of March, June and September the meetings will be held at 5:30 pm. The location will be at the Good Shepherd Humane Society Meet and Greet room.
Help Wanted CABIN RESORT IN the Beaver Lake/Mundell area is seeking a Housekeeper/dual position, 3 days or more per week. Sundays a must. Must be dependable, have transportation, cell phone. Great starting pay. Call 479-363-9991 to set up application/interview time. GREEN ACRE LODGE Has Immediate Openings for a CNA and Housekeeper. Call 479-530-3779 or bring resume to 89 Hillside Dr., Holiday Island. GUEST SERVICES WITH RETAIL Sales experience. Must have dependable transportation and be available on weekends. Please email resume and cover letter to laurie@turpentinecreek.org HELP WANTED CUSTOMER SERVICE CLERK Part-time to full-time. IMMEDIATE HIRE. Weekends required. Friendly and reliable. Home baker a plus. Come have fun at Ellen's Patisserie, 5 Spring St. Apply in person.
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CHARMING COTTAGE ON OWEN ST. 1BR/1BA on 2+ city lots. Stucco w/metal roofing and cedar trim. Built 2003, energy efficient. Nice porch and yard. Easy walk Downtown. $129,500 479-244-9155
TREE WORK - Skilled tree care: trimming, deadwooding and removals. Conscientious, professional arborist and sawmiller, Bob Messer 479-253-2284
Full-Time Position with Year Round Opportunity & Vacation Pay Available. Please Send Resume to randy@innoftheozarks.com Or Stop by Myrtie Maes to Apply 207 W. Van Buren (Hwy 62 West), Eureka Springs
BUSY PROFITABLE 100% TURNKEY Gift Shop For Sale Business Only 100K Prime Location 479-244-6681 Jim
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479-253-9768 BEST WESTERN Inn of the Ozarks LAKE SHORE CABINS At 2174 Mundell Rd. is looking for a dependable experienced part-time maintenance man. Open year round, good pay, year end bonus, vacation pay. Call Donna 479-244-5091 or Apply at office between 9am-5pm daily. NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS For Wait staff, Prep cook, Gift Shop Clerk, and Part-time Brakeman. Please apply in person at ES & NA Railway Depot. PARTS UNKNOWN, Eureka Spring's destination for a broad assortment of fine men's and women's fashions and accessories, is hiring Part-Time Sales Professionals. If you are a service driven, energetic fashion enthusiast, we'd like to meet with you. Please call 479-363-6415, come by 26 Main Street, Eureka Springs, or email your resume to eureka@partsunknown.com THE CITY OF EUREKA SPRINGS, Department of Public Works is now accepting applications. Applications are available at the Office of Public Works located at 3174 East Van Buren, (479) 253-9600. The City of Eureka Springs is an equal opportunity employer. WEST SIDE CLEANING SERVICES Now hiring housekeepers. Experienced preferred but will train. Call Bobbi 316-218-2200
Land for Sale 10 ACRES WOODED VIEW On private road. Electric available. Close to Eureka. $49,900 870-423-8107
Real Estate for Sale 36'X60' RED IRON BUILDING. Insulated, 2 roll-up doors, CH/A, office, bath, water/septic. On 8 acres(MOL) w/view (more land available), 2 miles from E.S $119,000. 870-423-8107
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OWN SOME EUREKA Excellent Opportunity. Turnkey Restaurant/Bar. Great Location and Parking. Unlimited Potential, Under $100K. Owner Financing, WAC. 479-903-0699 RIDGE TOP RESORT Cabin rental business near Beaver Lake continues with nice sales increases. Four cabins and wedding chapel on 6+ peaceful acres. Fairly level property with good Hwy 187 frontage and room for expansion if desired. Perfect opportunity for someone in Grassy Knob area to acquire for ease of operation. Great opportunity to acquire a business for less than asset value and tremendous upside potential. $475,000 903-456-2397
Services Offered CHIMNEY WORKS - Complete chimney services: sweeps, repairs, relining, and installation. Call Bob Messer. 479-253-2284 CLEAN PERFECTION The corners are as clean as the middle of the floor. Experienced 14 years. References available. No job too large or too small. Call 918-850-8148 (Local) FANNING'S TREE SERVICE Bucket Truck 65' reach. Professional trimming, stump grinding topping, removal, chipper. Free estimates. Licensed, Insured. 870-423-6780, 870-423-8305 HANDYMAN HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING Carpentry, drywall, decks, tile. One call does it all. We do small jobs. Bonded. Serving NWA since 1977. Bob Bowman. 479-640-5353 TOM HEARST Professional Painting and Carpentry Painting & Wood Finishing Trim & Repair Carpentry Drywall Repair & Texturing Pressure Washing 479-244-7096
HANDYMAN. Veteran Owned. Inside & out. Repairs, renew, cleanup, hauling, lawns, more. References 479-253-7147/870-505-6570. Visa/MC/Paypal. FB/@handymanservicesarkansas. HOMETOWN CARPET CLEANING Professional Residential/Commercial Carpet Cleaning, Area Rug Cleaning, Tile & Grout Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Pet Odor Removal & more! 479-418-3406 LAWN CARE, POWERWASHING, GUTTERS Cleaned: Call Cody for free estimates. Serving Eureka Springs and Berryville. Call/text 870-480-2114. Senior citizen and Military discounts. NEED HELP? CALL BILLY! Commercial or Residential. Deck Refinishing, Power-washing, Leaf removal, Carpentry, Painting, Light construction, Gutter cleaning, Yard clean-ups, etc. 479-244-5827 RIKARD PLUMBING, LLC - 50 years plus experience. Licensed in Arkansas. We do remodels, new construction, and service calls. 417-271-0345 after 5:30p.m. 417-271-6623 SAW-N-LOGS By Tyler Thomas. Chainsaw Carving-Tree Sculpture. Commercial and Residential. See Pictures on Instagram: tylerthomas1224. Call 479-244-7853 for your sculpture!
For Rent A STUDIO APARTMENT Available soon. Utilities included. Pet friendly. Mountain/forest view, W/D on premises. References, Background check. Call/Leave Message 479-981-3449 10am-6pm FURNISHED STUDIO-$600/MO. 39 1/2 Mountain Street. Separate entrance, hardwood floors, offstreet parking, Jacuzzi, small balcony. Utilities included. F/L+$300/deposit required. 405-287-7847 SENIOR HOUSING 1BR For seniors age 62 and up. Quiet neighborhoods, CH/CA, refrigerator, range, grab bars in bath. Water/trash paid. Community room/laundry on site. Rent based on income. Berryville: 870-423-6860 or 870-423-2156. Green Forest: 870-438-6558 or The Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-432-9721. Equal Opportunity Housing Developments.
Commercial for Rent DOWNTOWN SHOP SPACE With GREAT windows, near PO. Reasonable. Available Sept. 1. Call Dan at 479-253-9481 or email twilighteureka@gmail.com
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Pet of the Week
Misc. for Sale STIHL CHAINSAW AND STIHL Weed Eater and Murray 20" Lawnmower. All very good condition. 479-253-5727
Missy (No. F17-0063) is a very petite 3-year-old kitty. She is a funny girl with a lot of personality. She likes to play and watch the birds outside. She’s not shy and is one of the first kitties to greet new visitors in the communal room. She is spayed and has her shots. She’s available for adoption at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs. The shelter is open from noon to 5 p.m. every day but Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call 479-253-9188.
Wanted WONDERLAND ANTIQUES BUYS/SELLS antiques, primitives, unique vintage items. Open 10a.m.-5p.m. Closed Tuesday/Wednesday. Hwy. 62 East of Eureka 3 miles. 479-244-0943
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Sandy Martin is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Martin graduated from the University of Central Arkansas’ Community and Economic Development Institute on Aug. 3. The institute is a three-year program that trains community leaders, elected officials and economic development professionals on how to strengthen their local economies and build communities. Students move through the curriculum with cohorts and are exposed to a comprehensive, applied approach to the field of community and economic development. Martin is the chair of the Eureka Springs Mayor’s Task Force on Economic Development and president of C3 and the Eureka Springs Arts Council. To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.Eureka@ gmail.com.
Holiday Island Shopping Center behind the Gas Station
Myrtie Mae’
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Correction
VOTED “BEST IN EUREKA”
The City of Eureka Springs has launched a mobile parking app. An article in the Aug. 2 issue of the Citizen incorrectly stated the entity responsible for the app.
Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily Don’t miss our famous Sunday Brunch In Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Hwy. 62 West, Eureka Springs, AR www.MyrtieMaes.com
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65th Anniversary
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Susie and Billy Batson celebrate 65 years of marriage on Aug. 2, at Brighton Ridge in Eureka Springs. They were married in Fayetteville, Ark., on Aug. 2, 1953, and have two children, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren together. Susie is a resident of Brighton Ridge.
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The Eurekan Multi-Sport Festival rolls into town Aug. 10-12. The threeday festival includes a sprint-distance triathlon Friday afternoon, road bike rides on Saturday morning and running races on Sunday. Participants can enter individual events or take one of two Eurekan challenges. The Eurekan refers to participants who complete the ultimate challenge, including the triathlon, 100-mile bike ride and 10K run. There is also a half-Eurekan, featuring the triathlon, 62-mile bike ride and 5K run. The triathlon is located in Holiday Island, just a few minutes from downtown Eureka
Springs on Friday. The finish line for Saturday and Sunday’s events is located in the heart of Eureka Springs on the historic Main Street in front of the Eureka Springs Courthouse. This year’s festival already has more than 550 competitors from 15 states registered to compete. These participants will be in town, along with family and support personnel for athletes. The events are scheduled so the athletes and their families can explore the many offering of Eureka Springs when they are not competing. For more information, visit http://www.EurekaSportsFestival. com.
Carroll County Music Group to have free concert Aug. 12
Wed/Thurs 5pm Fri-Sun 11am
Green Screen Karaoke Thurs 9pm Sun 7pm
Eurekan Multi-Sport Festival scheduled for Aug. 10-12
PTR DUO FRIDAY 8-11pm
THE NOMADICS SATURDAY 8-11pm
The public is invited to attend an open and free concert hosted by the Carroll County Music Group at its annual meeting beginning 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, at the First United Methodist Church in Eureka Springs. Musical entertainment will be provided by area students and
CCMG scholarship winners will be featured, followed by refreshments. Carroll County Music Group is a nonprofit organization that supports music education and performance by providing scholarships for students to attend music and theatre camps throughout the area.
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Turner named 2018 Realtor of the Year
Cornerstone Bank Welcomes Tammy Bullock to our Lending Team! Stop in and see Tammy at our Financial Center in Eureka Springs! 479-253-2265
Eureka Springs • Holiday Island • Berryville • Huntsville • Harrison
Lee Wade, associate executive for the Eureka Springs Carroll County Board of Realtors, has announced that B. Kent Turner of Eureka Springs is the board’s 2018 Realtor of the Year. Turner is a realtor at Coldwell Banker K - C Realty and is currently serving as president of the board of realtors. Before moving to Eureka Springs, Turner had a successful career in the water, wastewater and related technology business including serving as president and CEO of two very successful companies. His accomplishments include heading teams that rehabilitated the failed Tampa Bay Water Seawater Desalination Facility and received contracts to construct and operate the Carlsbad Seawater Desalination Facility. Turner’s career has provided many opportunities for community involvement including serving on numerous economic development committees. He has al-
ways been involved in the communities he has called home both professionally and personally. Turner is currently serving as president of the Eureka Springs Historical Museum, president elect of the Eureka Springs Rotary Club and vice-president of Main Stage CreTurner ative Community Center. He loves all aspects of theatre and has performed on several occasions in both Voices from Eureka’s Silent City and with the Holiday Island Theatre Guild. He will travel to Hot Springs in September, where he will be honored at the Arkansas Realtors Association convention.
Auditions for Five & Dime slated for Aug. 15-17
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on Oct. 11-14 at Main Stage. Non-traditional casting is encouraged. Actors may appear in multiple plays. Cast members must be available for workshops on the evenings of Aug. 27-30 and at all rehearsals, weekday evenings from Sept. 24 through Oct. 10. For audition appointments, please email FiveAndDimeDrama@gmail.com. For information on the plays and production team, visit FiveAndDimeDramaCollective.org