Lovely County Citizen Aug. 11, 2016 by Lovely County Citizen

New chief in town

Infectious rhythm

Samac named full-time chief

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AUGUST 11, 2016

Community center becoming a reality n Page 3 n ES council passes sales tax ordinances

n Mobile food truck debate continues

n Community helps The Purple Flower

Citizens will vote on proposed 1-percent tax in November

Council agrees to have more discussion after workshop

Cocktails for a Cause benefits domestic violence center

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Aug. 1 9:20 a.m. — An officer and EMS responded to a report of an unresponsive woman. Upon arrival, they were able to wake the woman. She refused treatment or transport and was then arrested for public intoxication and on a warrant from the Bentonville Police Department. 1:54 p.m. — The animal control officer picked up three dogs, and the owner was notified. 5:18 p.m. — A caller advised that her innkeeper was verbally attacked by neighbors over parking spaces. An officer responded and took a report. 6:16 p.m. — Carroll County Sheriff’s Office requested traffic control for a motorcycle and car traffic accident. Officers assisted, and a report was taken. 6:38 p.m. — A caller advised he had an unwanted person in his pool. An officer made contact with the individual and told them to leave. 7:55 p.m. — A caller advised that there was a man lying in the road. Officers responded and arrested the man for public intoxication. 10:23 p.m. — A caller advised she had intoxicated guests and said one was lying in the parking lot beating on a vehicle that a woman was sitting in. Officers responded and arrested the man for disorderly conduct and public intoxication. Apparently, the liquor stores had a good night. Aug. 2 12:31 a.m. — A caller reported two females sitting in front of the theater passing what the caller described as a crack pipe between them. An officer respond-

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ed and located the two women but did not witness any suspicious activity. He advised that one woman had a pack of cigarettes and the other had a can of soda. 1:33 p.m. — An officer responded to a local address to the report of a possible fight about to ensue. The other party never arrived. 3:15 p.m. — A caller advised that a frequent customer had reported to a sales clerk that she had purchased a gun and had a list of people she was going to kill including police, hospital workers and the manager of the property she was recently evicted from. A warrant was issued for her arrest. 10:32 p.m. — Hospital personnel called to report that a suicidal patient was requesting police. Officers responded and arrested the subject for public intoxication. Aug. 3 12:44 a.m. — An officer noticed a suspicious vehicle parked behind a business while on patrol and made contact with the driver. The driver was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and simultaneous possession of drugs and a firearm. 12:02 p.m. — A caller advised that he received more threats from the people who had threatened him the day before. He said they had advised him that they were in possession of firearms. An officer responded and sat at the address for more than an hour, but the vehicle never showed up. A report was taken. 1:13 p.m. — An officer searched for See Dispatch, page 25

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Taking ownership Foundation reflects on community center project By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

On Sept. 1, the Eureka Springs Highlander Community Center will become a reality. Diane Murphy, chairwoman of the Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation, reported Aug. 5 that the foundation will take possession of the old high school site at the beginning of the September. Murphy noted that the foundation signed the lease for the property with the Eureka Springs School Board on July 29, when the board received the first lease check from the foundation. The lease payments, she said, will be $20,000 a year for 20 years. “It was really exciting,” Murphy said. She explained that the foundation recently went on a planning retreat, where the next steps for the community center were discussed. These steps include taking over the administration of the property, Murphy said, and beginning to work with some of the foundation’s early partners such as the Eureka Springs Farmers Market and the Eureka Springs Trails Committee. Bill Featherstone, a member of the foundation, pointed out that these steps were planned by each quarter of the year. Doing this, he said, helped the foundation understand how to move forward. Murphy agreed, saying it’s important to know when to take certain steps. “We broke out some timelines. Our fiscal year runs July through June, so we kind of mapped things out on what we anticipate having in place at each time,” Murphy said. The foundation will take over the property soon, but Murphy said its partnership with the school board will continue. Part of this partnership, she said, requires the school board to complete certain maintenance and construction projects. “They’re actively involved in getting the asbestos removed from the interior of the building,” Murphy said. “They’ll then move on to creating the bid package and working on the removal of [Building 100], and they’re working on the roof as well. Hopefully, that will all be done by the end of the year.” When Building 100 is razed, Featherstone said the foundation can put its partnership with the farmers market into action. It’s that location, he explained, where the farmers market will operate. Jean Elderwind, secretary of the foundation, said she’s excited to see the farmers market move to the community center. “With the farmers market using that wonderful, clear space, we will soon see the farmers market and many other events out here,” Elderwind said.

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Jean Elderwind, secretary of the Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation Board, gets ready to pop into the gym at the new community center site.

Murphy noted the programming that will soon exist at the community center and said she’s looking forward to seeing community members implement their vision at the center. “It’s really exciting to get to see as we work on specific projects, and we get to have more volunteers involved,” Murphy said. Featherstone agreed, saying the community will be responsible for shaping the community center through programming and other activities. “We got the ball rolling. It’s not all going to come from us,” he said. “It shouldn’t come just from our group. This is a community center, and the community needs to step forward and get involved in different kinds of ways because they can. That’s what we intended to happen.” Featherstone continued, “We don’t have one central place like a town square, and that’s what this property is

going to do for the community. It’s a place for all of that to take place in one location.” “We hope this will be the component to tie everyone together,” Murphy added. Elderwind recalled a meeting held in June, where the community was invited to discuss ideas for the trails. At this meeting, Elderwind said she saw many members of the community working together to shape the community center in a meaningful way. “We tallied all the suggestions, and there are some really exciting and great ideas,” Elderwind said. “A lot of them are definitely doable, from designing picnic benches or bike racks. We’re such an artistic community, and to have that infusion of good ideas from the community will make all of us feel like we own [the community center] even more.” Murphy noted that the foundation hasn’t established any programming yet, saying she hopes to see community members step up to help out with that. Though the foundation met its Phase I goal, she said there’s still quite a bit of work to go. Much of this work, she said, involves fundraising. Murphy said the $200,000 raised during Phase I will help the foundation make it through the first year. She described how the foundation will use this money, explaining that some of the funds have already been allocated toward specific projects. “We know we have $40,000 that’s specifically allocated toward the trailhead. We know we have $10,000 that’s specifically allocated toward getting the farmers market located here,” Murphy said. Other expenses during the first year, she continued, include taking over the utilities, insurance payments and property oversight. “Then, of course, we’ve got a few other basic improvements like the renovation of the lobby in the gym. Those are the priorities,” Murphy said. “I’m most excited we get to start using the property.” Featherstone agreed. “This is a unifying project. We just physically have not been able to accommodate it before now,” he said. “It’s not a concept anymore. On Sept. 1, it’s real. It’s ours.” The foundation will have an event welcoming everyone to the community center sometime in September, Featherstone noted. Until then, he said the foundation will be working to do everything it can to make the community center possible. “We’re going to make it as accommodating and as useful to as many people as we can as quickly as we can,” he said.

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ES council approves sales tax ordinances By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

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Eureka Springs residents will be voting on a proposed 1 percent sales tax in November. On Monday night, the Eureka Springs City Council approved two ordinances regarding the proposed sales tax on a third and final reading. Ordinance 2244 provides for the levy of a 1 percent sales and use tax, and Ordinance 2245 calls for a special election on Nov. 8 to vote on the tax. The ordinances were approved with changes, including the addition of a 10-year sunset clause. The clause is described in Section 2 of both ordinances, saying the tax shall be collected for 10 years from the first date of collection. Alderwoman Kristi Kendrick suggested another change, asking if the word “improvements” should be added to Section 5. That section now says 25 percent of the proposed tax will be used to fund The Auditorium’s improvements, maintenance, repair and operation, with 75 percent of the tax funding the city’s water and sewer infrastructure’s improvements, maintenance, repair and operation. “I believe that allows a broader range of expenditures,” Kendrick said. Alderman James DeVito motioned to invoke the emergency clause on Ordinance 2244, and alderman Bob Thomas asked why the council needed to declare an emergency. Mayor Butch Berry explained that the council needed to get both ordinances passed immediately to make the deadline for placing the proposed tax on the ballot in November. “I understand the emergency at this point in time. My question is could we have avoided an emergency had we started two months ago,” Thomas said. “That’s all I want to know.” Alderwoman Mickey Schneider said the council wasn’t aware of how quickly the ordinances needed to be passed when they were first drafted. “Unless you understand and have a good background on elections like I do,

you don’t understand,” Schneider said. “That’s our problem. We weren’t considering how many months ahead we had to have it.” “That’s our fault,” Thomas said. City attorney Tim Weaver pointed out that the tax won’t go into effect until late 2017, saying it will have to go through several government agencies before being returned to the city for collection. Weaver added that he consulted with the Arkansas Municipal League about the ordinances and was told the ordinances look good. Alderman Terry McClung addressed Thomas about his comments on the emergency clause, saying he was offended by what Thomas said. “We have worked very hard to try to get this done, because this is not an easy decision to make. It’s with a lot of real concern for the people in the community that this was done in the first place,” McClung said. “To think we have delayed something frivolously … I don’t like that.” “The implication that I was considering it to be frivolous … that’s not what I meant at all,” Thomas responded. “That’s the way you made it sound, like we dilly-dallied,” McClung said. “We did not dilly-dally, sir.” DeVito noted that the council members aren’t the people who will pass the tax. “This is an academic exercise, because it will take the vote of the people in November,” DeVito said. “It is the will of the people in November that will have the force of law behind it.” The council voted unanimously to approve the emergency clause for Ordinance 2244 and moved on to Ordinance 2245. Before voting on the emergency clause for the second ordinance, Thomas addressed the citizens of Eureka Springs. “I would just like to apologize to the citizens for the fact that I was not aware of all the deadlines, and I did not get this done in a timely basis, and I am now going to have to make it an emergency,” Thomas said. “I’m sorry

for that.” Alderman David Mitchell added a comment, saying he wanted to be sure citizens know what the tax entails. He suggested rolling out a marketing plan to keep citizens informed throughout leading up to the election in November. “I’d like the public and everybody to know we definitely do not want this to be warped into something it’s not,” Mitchell said. “We want the public to have the accurate factual data when they vote.” The council unanimously approved the emergency clause for Ordinance 2245 and moved on to approve Resolution 686. The resolution amends the 2015 adopted budgets, saying certain anticipated revenues and expenditures did not occur as budgeted. The budget items listed in the resolution are: $4,023,649 in revenue and $4,189,523 in appropriations for the general fund; $719,706 in revenue and $735,973 in appropriations for the street fund; $259,302 in revenues and $208,274 in appropriations for LOPFI; $93,233 in revenue and $614,953 in appropriations for the capital fund; $1,328,966 in revenue and $1,283,582 in appropriations for debt service; $6,427 in revenue and $3,994 in appropriations for district court automation; $105,022 in revenue and $95,445 in appropriations for the firemen’s pension fund; $1,124 in revenue for municipal court retirement; $1,744,670 in revenue and $1,816,676 in appropriations for the water and sewer fund; and $1,215,018 in revenue and $1,096,288 in appropriations for the transit fund. Mayor Butch Berry brought up speeding concerns on East Mountain Road, reminding the council that several residents spoke at a previous meeting about how quickly people drive on that road. Berry said he would like to put speed ramps on the road but noted that they cost $7,500 each. He explained that the city has applied for grants that would replace speed bumps with speed tables, saying the grants See Council, page 26

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Nick Samac is Eureka Springs’ new full-time fire chief.

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Samac named full-time fire chief

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Nick Samac is officially the full-time fire chief of the Eureka Springs Fire Department. Mayor Butch Berry announced Samac’s appointment at the Eureka Springs City Council meeting on Monday night, saying he named Samac full-time chief earlier that day. Samac has served as interim fire chief since June. Berry explained why Samac is good for the job, pointing out that the fire department has been having some problems with funding and revenue. “I think Nick’s already brought up some cost-saving [solutions] that’s available to us,” Berry said. “I’m really excited to have Nick here. He’s a team player, and he’s going to be working with us to make our fire department and our ambulance district much more efficient.” Samac, who popped into the meeting in the middle of an EMT training session, quickly thanked Berry and the council. “I look forward to continuing serving this town I love. I went to high school

here,” Samac said. “It’s nice to get the hometown kids rising in the ranks in the fire service.” He added, “We’re going to keep the quality of service we’ve always had and continue to do good things. Thank you. I look forward to meeting with all of you.” Samac spoke about his excitement over rising in the fire department in June, saying he was confident he could tackle the issues the department is facing. “I’ve seen all kinds of transition at the fire department. I’ve seen the budget grow, and I’ve seen the budget shrink,” he said. “There are things we can do to keep the service up and running.” Samac was promoted to assistant fire chief in September 2015. A press release from the fire department notes that Samac has an associate’s degree in fire administration and is an accomplished grant writer, having acquired more than $1.5 million in funding. The release says Samac is the director of Carroll County’s office of emergency management, as well as being involved with the county special operations and response team.

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Council considers solar solutions By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

To save money on electric bills, Eureka Springs could be looking toward the sun. Jerry Landrum presented a plan to establish solar energy in city limits to the Eureka Springs City Council on Monday night. Landrum thanked the mayor’s office for sending over the city’s electric bills for June. According to this information, Landrum said the city spent $6,014 with Carroll Electric Cooperative Corp. and $2,157 with Swepco Electric Power Co. in June. “That’s about $8,000 a month,” Landrum said, calling this a “drain on the city.” With solar energy, he said the city could eventually save quite a bit of money on electric bills. He pointed out that the ECHO Clinic has been using solar power for a while now and said it has been successful. “They’ve produced over 30 megawatt hours of electricity there, and the economics of it are working out pretty good,” Landrum said. “They’ve saved over 45,000 tons of CO2 going into the air. That CO2 is killing the planet.” It’s important to move toward solar energy, he said, because it’s a move toward green living as well as a way to save money long-term. Alderwoman Mickey Schneider introduced Landrum, noting that the council brought up using solar power for the city’s wastewater treatment plant at a previous meeting. Schneider said she contacted Landrum immediately after that meeting. “He and I have the very same idea,” she said. “He’s been working on solar for a long time.” Through her discussions with Landrum, Schneider said she realized the city has options outside of placing solar panels on top of buildings. “So many people think that in order to use solar power, it’s got to be attached to your house or your building or your business,” she said. “There are a ton of different ways to push solar. That’s what Jerry is … presenting

is information on how we can not only have solar working for the sewer plant but also how it will benefit the city in regards to our electric bills.” Landrum identified several prospective sites to place solar panels, including public works, the sewer plant, transit stations and the new community center location. Schneider said she was surprised that there are so many different places to place solar panels in town. “It’s amazing how many places around town we have open skies and we could put these panels up,” Schneider said. “It’s absolutely incredible how many places we have. We could save an awful lot on our electric bill.” She acknowledged that it will cost money to acquire solar panels but said that was an investment that would pay off quickly. Alderman David Mitchell addressed Landrum about the options for purchasing solar panels, asking if it would make sense financially for

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the city to buy the panels. He said it would be good for Landrum to create a cost-benefit analysis of how solar energy would impact the city in the long run. “Eureka and solar seem to be a great marriage,” Mitchell said. “As far as the concept of solar, I don’t see a negative to it, especially if it comes out that there is a way to make it financially viable.” He continued, “Obviously, we have to spend money to save money. I’m pretty sure we’re not flushed with money to jump into the solar business, but we certainly should be exploring it and comparing it to everything else as we go along and trying very hard to move in that direction.” Alderman Terry McClung pointed out that the council was in the preliminary stages of discussing solar energy and said it’s OK to wait to see how it develops. “I think this is something the may-

or’s office can certainly look into as we progress with everything, and as things fall in place, we can get more aggressive with it,” McClung said. “Right now, it’s premature for us.” Mayor Butch Berry agreed and asked Landrum if he could investigate the issue further. “I don’t know if you can actually give us a cost … and then if it would pay us back in 10 years, if you’re capable of doing that,” Berry said. Landrum agreed to continue looking into ways the city could implement solar energy. He listed the next steps the city could take in a handout, saying the city could form a Community Shared Solar project team. Once this team is developed, the handout says the team should choose a model framework for public and private entities, develop guidelines, identify project sites, estimate costs and determine whether or not to move forward with the project.

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Food truck workshop leads to another workshop By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

The Eureka Springs City Council is still working on creating an ordinance establishing regulations for the way food trucks should operate in the city. The council held a workshop Monday night before its regular meeting, with city clerk Ann Armstrong handing out a proposal for mobile food truck and trailer vendors. Armstrong was part of the Food Truck Committee, along with alderman Bob Thomas and former planning commission chairman Steve Beacham. Beacham presented the committee’s plan at the council’s May 23 meeting. He said the plan requires site owners, not mobile food truck and trailer owners, to apply for permits. The site owners, he said, would allow the operation of a food truck and trailer vendor if granted a permit. Site owners who are granted permits, Beacham noted, would be free to inde-

pendently arrange for the mobile food truck and trailer vendors of their choice to operate on their property. The number of permits will be limited, he said. He explained that site owners would apply for permits by entering a once-ayear lottery to be held mid-November. There will be four separate lotteries, he said. Those lotteries are for Main Street, White Street, Highway 62 and 23 single unit and Highway 62 and 23 food court. On Main Street and White Street, Beacham said, one permit will be available for one single food truck and trailer vendor. He said Highway 62 and 23 will have two permits available for one single food truck and trailer vendor and one permit available for a truck and trailer food court. Mayor Butch Berry said Monday night that he hoped the workshop would help the council figure out how to draft up an ordinance with the committee’s plan in mind. Alderman David Mitchell pointed out that a site on Kingshighway had been added to the plan, saying that site could be a little too specific. “That is so specific to almost be giving a permit,” Mitchell said. “Nothing’s being given away,” Armstrong responded. “It’s a lottery.” She said the site was added after a private property owner in the area expressed interest in having food trucks there. That area is too small, Mitchell said, for very many other private property owners to sign up for the food truck lottery. “That’s so specific for such a small area,” Mitchell said. Alderwoman Kristi Kendrick said she didn’t understand why private property locations were being limited by the lottery in the first place. “In general, I’m opposed to monopolies, and I see this as a monopoly,” Kendrick said. “I think it would be appropriate to limit permits if they were on public property, but as long as they are on private property, I do not understand why we are limiting it.” Armstrong explained that the committee moved toward having food trucks on

private property after realizing the competition for public property was high. “That’s why all these are private property, and we added [sites] as people stepped up and expressed an interest in the opportunity to have a food truck on their private property,” Armstrong said. Alderwoman Mickey Schneider recalled when the food truck debate began. She said it started with two food truck operators approaching the council and asking to set up downtown between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. “That was the whole idea, because downtown … that’s where all the people are walking to bars,” Schneider said. “That was the whole point was to allow them to have food … and keep it as a franchise so we could control when, where and how many.” Food truck operator Victor Smith asked if he could move from site to site, and Thomas said he could if the private property owners agree to it. Schneider interjected, saying it’s possible private property owners could decide they don’t like a food truck operator and kick that food truck operator out after giving them permission to be at the site. “You could spend all that time, money, effort … setting up a food truck to use it one time, so where do you take it after that?” Schneider said. “That’s not our problem,” alderman Terry McClung said. “I’m tired of hearing, ‘That’s not our problem,’ ” Schneider responded. “That is our problem. It is our problem. We should guarantee they’re going to have a chance. Otherwise, we should be in this at all.” “I’m all for that,” McClung said. “What are you going to do about the people with food trucks?” Schneider asked. “Well, they can go somewhere else,” McClung said. Alderman James DeVito invoked Robert’s Rules of Order, saying people needed to take turns speaking. The council agreed to do so, moving on to discuss the way the committee created the food truck plan. Schneider said she was disappoint-

ed that a food truck vendor wasn’t on the committee. “Nobody bothered to ask experienced personnel to sit on a meeting,” Schneider said. “They were never put on a committee, even after the meetings we had.” Thomas said it would have been chaotic if a food truck vendor were on the committee. “If you had put a mobile food truck vendor on the committee, you would have had to put a restaurant owner on the committee, and we would have been talking forever,” Thomas said. “We were three objective people.” He continued, addressing Mitchell’s point about the Kingshighway location. Thomas suggested combining the Kingshighway and White Street sites, and McClung said he’d be in favor of that. Schneider reminded the council of how the food truck discussion started, saying the committee’s plan is far different from the way the conversation began. “We originally brought this up for Friday and Saturday night …so restaurants would not be affected, so no one would be hurt to speak of, so our visitors would be happier than they normally are,” Schneider said, asking why a downtown site wasn’t on the plan. Armstrong pointed out that Main Street from the junction of Highway 62 to the northern city limit is the first site listed. “Yeah, one spot. Big whoop,” Schneider said. “We are nowhere near what we started as.” “We were striving to find a beginning point that would satisfy your concerns, your concerns, your concerns, your concerns,” Armstrong responded, pointing at different people. “What I hear from people is, ‘We want food trucks. Why don’t we have food trucks?’” She continued, “Well, because so-andso wants it this way and so-and-so wants it this way. We found the middle ground.” With two minutes left of the hour-long workshop, DeVito asked to wrap it up. “So are we going to have another workshop?” Armstrong asked. “Sounds like it,” DeVito said. “I think so,” Berry added.

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Planning discusses B&B definition, regulations By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

Over the past few months, the Eureka Springs Planning Commission has been poring through B&B regulations and definitions. That discussion continued Monday night, when commissioner Susan Harman presented an amended B&B definition. Harman defined a B&B as a dwelling or area containing one or more structures in which rooms are rented to guests with a full breakfast served daily. She said entire service, including food and lodging, should be included in one stated price, and the owner or manager of the B&B must reside on-site. There shouldn’t be more than five units, Harman continued, and guests aren’t expected to stay longer than 30 days at a time. She added that the property cannot be separated by a city street, roadway, alley or green space. Commissioner James Morris said he liked the definition but pointed out that the property shouldn’t be separated by another property, either. Morris explained that some B&B owners might own three lots and rent out a lot on one side while living on the lot on the other side. If the lot in the middle isn’t used for the B&B, Morris said that property shouldn’t be used as B&B at all. “If you own three lots in a row, you’re going to live one lot away … you could do that and not pay for the property,” Morris said. “You might want to look at something in there not separated by another lot.” Harman noted that an ordinance already exists that addresses that issue. “We’d have to adjust the ordinance. It either would have to be removed, and we’d have to create this as its own definition or ordinance,” Harman said. Commissioner Melissa Greene agreed with Morris. Greene said she could understand how that situation could create confusion. “You could own three houses in a row and basically you own the property, and we’re back basically to tourist

lodging,” Greene said. “There are properties like that, where you own the house … the lot next door, and you own the other property, too,” Morris added. Commission chairman Pat Lujan asked commissioners if they had any other concerns about the definitions, and Morris said he wasn’t sure about the 200-foot rule. He explained that there are two different 200-foot rules. One applies to notifying residents within 200 feet of a B&B Conditional Use Permit application, he said, and the other says lodging cannot exist within 200 feet of similar or the same lodging. “We need to look at that,” Morris said. Greene agreed. “The 200-foot one on primary street frontage is so murky, too,” Greene said. When looking at these issues, Morris said it’s important to remember the type of city Eureka Springs is. He asked the commission to address the definition of B&Bs in a way that’s relevant to the city and the community in it. “We’re a unique little town. Look at the spirit of what we’re doing and look at the necessity of what we’re doing,” Morris said. Two residents spoke about B&Bs during public comments and offered two different solutions. Bob Jasinski called the city a trailblazer in regards to the way it’s handled tourist lodging in the past. “It was one of the first communities in the entire United States to pass an ordinance essentially banning tourist lodging in residential communities,” Jasinski said. He noted that several amendments have been added to this ordinance over the years and asked the commission to consider that when making its decision. “It’s simple. Go back to the original ordinance and remove all the amendments hereto,” Jasinski said. Doug Breitling suggested a different approach. He asked the commission to establish a group of people affected by

B&B regulations to work through the definition and regulations. Breitling said this group could be made up of a city commissioner, a citizen, planning commissioners and people who run B&Bs in town. “Let the stakeholders that are involved in it do it rather than sitting around this table and trying to make a decision,” Breitling said. “Get all the stakeholders involved so what comes out is a product the city of Eureka Springs can be proud of.” He addressed Jasinski’s point, agreeing that Eureka Springs is a trail-blazing city. “Yes, Eureka Springs was on the cutting edge with some of the things it did, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t things out there that are better,” Breitling said. Lujan said the commission would discuss these issues further at upcoming workshops. The workshops are scheduled at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, and Tuesday, Sept. 13. At the Sept. 13 workshop, Lujan said Arkansas Municipal League representative Jim VonTungein will help the commission sort through some definitions and regulations. VonTungein was supposed to be at the workshop Tuesday night, but Lujan said he had to cancel. “It is open to the public,” Lujan said. “That’s where you can participate.” Moving forward, Lujan said the commission will address what was discussed in the workshop at its meetings. This is important, he said, because it will keep the public informed of the way the commission is working through the B&B definition. The Eureka Springs City Council declared a sixmonth moratorium on new B&B CUPs on June 27, giving the commission time to respond to concerns about B&Bs. Lujan encouraged the commissioners to ask residents for input throughout this process. “I know a lot of you talk to people outside of the room. If they’re really interested in giving us their point of view,

I would highly suggest they come to the meetings and speak,” Lujan said. “It really gets troublesome when … people misquote somebody and it turns into a big old mess.” He continued, “We had that happen just recently. We’re here to gather as much information as we can and put something together that will work for our city.” Morris pointed out that residents can be involved in the process during the meetings as well as the workshops. To do this, he said residents need to contact Lujan to have an item added to the agenda. “We’ll put you on the agenda and you aren’t limited to three minutes. If you’ve really got an issue, you’re welcome to call Patrick,” Morris said. “We’ll put you on the agenda. You can present whatever you want to talk about. We’ll do that with anybody.”

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Response to sales tax proposal Dear Mayor, In response to your request to increase the sales tax rate for businesses in Eureka Springs, I want you to know that I operate a large retail business here and the customers complain about the 9.375 percent daily. I collect a lot of sales tax for this town, and this increase will hurt my business and all the businesses here. I know for a fact my sales will drop. I can guarantee you that! They will not want to pay over 10 percent tax for items in my shop. Therefore, you will not be getting more sales tax from my business and other retail businesses here. You will be getting less. This town relies on the tourist trade; this will hurt all of us. Do not force the tourists to shop elsewhere, or for me to take my business somewhere else. I highly suggest you find the funds somewhere else, before you send the tourists away and hurt the retail trade here! — CATHY JENKE

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Dear Editor, It has come to my attention that once again the fine citizens of our area and tourists will be put to unnecessary duress and danger as the city of Eureka Springs will again be hosting a triathlon on the weekend of the 13th. My first clue was seeing and having to pass a bicyclist on Highway 23 North today. As I passed and tapped my horn to let him know I was there (which is the rule of the road that motorists honk when approaching and passing a cyclist, since their back is to traffic), I was greeted by shouting and a one-finger salute. What nice and pleasant people this event brings here, I thought; not only was he illegally in the lane of traffic but

nice attitude. I’m all for bringing events to boost tourism and the economy, but the pure carelessness of having the bike race on 23 North reeks of stupidity. Let’s do the math. First, as stated, it’s a highway! Only eight-foot-wide lanes, 22 curves and turns just from Holiday Island to city limits, a narrow bridge crossing right when you’re coming out of a blind turn. Add in the ups, downs, in and outs, the 55 speed limit and let’s see … locals, elder and tourist drivers. All this on a highway with no side road. If you needed a poster child of a highway that’s not safe for cyclists, then 23 North is it. I do not write this letter in haste and have had discussions with the sheriff’s department since this activity has started. They choose to turn a blind eye, only saying that cyclists have a right to the road. This is incorrect. They have a right to the “roadway,” not the lane of traffic, especially on a highway. I have checked with sources and the law states clearly they are to stay to the right of the white line. But wait! Did I not mention there is no right of the white line on Highway 23 North, hence my point? After talking to many people in our surrounding communities, seems I’m not the only one to say, “What the hell!” The main point to this letter is someone is going to get hurt or worse, and I would like to stop that from happening. Coming around a turn and there’s a bike in the lane, Bam! Hit them or swerve to avoid them and hit oncoming traffic is a very real scenario. The powers that be need to use their brain and address this before an incident. I digress. Why is the bike part of the event not on 23 South, a much straighter road and has some side road? Better yet, why not out by the recreation area next to Beaver Dam? That is seldom used, has plenty of parking and vendors and the section of 187 that runs there is a 45 mph zone far more wide open, has far less

traffic and if you check it out has in many areas a four-foot side road. The entire event could be held there! Great for businesses out there, much safer for all. They may have to loop to get the distance for the bike race, but in the interest of the safety of the participants themselves, why won’t they? I say fix this now for continued lack of action by the city, sheriff’s department and the event host shows reckless endangerment, and by willfully and knowingly putting the safety of the surrounding community, tourists and even the event, participants themselves in danger they should be held accountable for said reckless endangerment. Thank you, – JEFF H.

Abandoned dog needs home Dear Editor, To whomever, thank you so much for making my life more exciting. Why would you dump your beautiful dog at my doorstep? When I went to let my two dogs in, he was staring at me. He has no collar, no name. Shame on you. Please contact me, I can’t keep him. Who wants a well-trained, young, black and white pit bull? You can call me at 479-253-8918. – LAVONNE ST. CLAIR

Congratulations

I would like to congratulate Kristi Kendrick on the selection by city council to the vacant seat for Ward No. 3 position No. 2. I believe that any change in our current city government is a welcome thing. I hope the best for Kristi and would like to see her ability to tackle the issue of public safety being reported to the council by residents in her Ward No. 3. This is the safety issue on East Mountain Road that is endangering pedestrians due to the fact that commercial traffic is using the road as a shortcut to and from downtown. I hope she will take action and show us that one person can make a difference. — FERGUSON STEWART

Thanks for film festival To the editor, A huge thank you to Sandy Martin and the Eureka Springs Human Rights Indie Film Festival held this past weekend at The Aud. I enjoyed the free movies in the wonderful setting. It would have been better if more people attended, but I felt fortunate to have been there. Maybe we’ll see these films or others in the near future? — PEG ADAMSON

Citizens of the Week

The Eureka Springs School District maintenance team is this week’s Citizen of the Week. The team has been working all summer to get the school ready for students to return on Monday, Aug. 15. This summer, the team worked to improve the wireless internet capabilities, as well as several other physical improvements throughout the campus.

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Citizen Opinion by Cindy Worley

Where is your favorite place to hang out in Eureka Springs?

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Walking on Main Street looking at the architecture and Local Flavor.

Brews

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Farmer’s Market

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Grotto, it is close to my store and they stay open after 9 on weekends.

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From the EDITOR

Beaming with pride

month ago, my Gideon was accepted into a graduate teaching program. I wanted to brag about it to everyone I knew, but he asked me to hold off because he hadn’t received his acceptance letter in the mail yet. We live in a digital age, so the university sent him an email saying he had been accepted before we received physical confirmation of it. The letter eventually arrived, and we started to plan his classes and financial aid. Somehow in all the planning, I forgot to tell people about what an amazing, brilliant man I have by my side. It occurred to me earlier this week, when Gideon and I received information on the orientation he’s attending Saturday, that maybe people should know what he has accomplished. While being accepted into graduate school is a big deal, that’s not the accomplishment I’m talking about. It’s much bigger than that. For Gideon, it’s proof that he’s finally overcome the demons that have plagued him since his senior year of college. It was during that time when Gideon and I started spending more time together. We had both just ended long-term relationships and wanted nothing more than to be alone for a little while. Surely, you know where this is going. Not two months after Gideon and I rekindled our friendship, we started dating. I was so caught up in the excitement of being with someone so kind and smart and funny that I didn’t realize Gideon was struggling in his classes. It was the second semester of his senior year, and he really didn’t have a whole lot to go. When he’d tell me he was worried about writing a paper or taking a test, I figured it was just senioritis rearing its ugly head. We were living four hours apart at the time, which certainly didn’t help. Once I graduated from college, I moved to Fayetteville to be with him. He planned to take senior seminar classes in the fall to finish up his degree in the honors

program, and I planned to get a job so we could afford food. Luckily, I found this job. That led me and Gideon to Eureka Springs, where we have created a beautiful life together over the past two years. Again, I was so caught up in my new job that I didn’t realize Gideon felt lost. He already had enough credits to gradSamantha Jones uate, so he did. That meant he didn’t graduate through the honors program, though. For the next year, he worked and didn’t worry about school much. I approached him about going to graduate school near the end of 2015, and he got upset. He told me he wasn’t sure he’d get accepted into a graduate program. He said he wasn’t sure if he was smart enough. I was flabbergasted. If you’re lucky enough to know Gideon, you know he’s one of the smartest people in the world. Perhaps that’s hyperbolic, but he is certainly the smartest person I know. He’s also incredibly articulate and compassionate, two traits every successful teacher needs. It struck me that Gideon didn’t see himself the way I did. He didn’t realize how wonderful he was. The only way he could do that, I thought, is if he accomplished something big. Applying to graduate school isn’t easy. You have to take expensive entrance exams, acquire a copy of your college transcript and secure three letters of recommendation. Gideon worried about every step of this. He said he thought he’d fail the Praxis exam. He told me he wasn’t sure if he’d get recommendation letters. Well, he aced the Praxis and submitted the exact number of recommendation letters the program stipulated.

LAST WEEK’S QUESTION

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Do you plan on going to any yard sales this weekend?

m Yes: 41.2% (7 votes) m No: 58.8% (10 votes)

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Drumming in the Park

Community supports The Purple Flower at Cocktails for a Cause By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

Photo by Tavi Ellis

June Hedegus keeps a joyful beat with Afrique Aya and Angelo at Drumming in the Park on Saturday. Drumming in the Park is held during the first Saturday of the month at Basin Spring Park. See more photos on Page 16.

HDC approves work at 60 Crescent Drive By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

The Eureka Springs Historic District Commission approved several pieces of work at 60 Crescent Drive on Wednesday, Aug. 3. The work approved includes new paint colors, re-roofing, relocating a door and two windows, replacing picture windows with French doors, extending decks and paving the driveway. The commission did not approve the demolition of an existing carport because there wasn’t enough information available at the time. Also at the meeting, the commission approved an additional storage area to the fourth-floor balcony at 75 Prospect. The commission approved the consent agenda items as well. These items

include a dimension drawing of a previously approved tower concept at 8 Washington and a new sign at 2 Pine. Consent agenda items are Level I applications that the city preservations officer believes to be in accordance with the design guidelines. Any commissioner or member of the public may place any consent agenda item on the regular agenda for discussion. The commission agreed to one administrative approval, allowing the re-roofing at 44 Ridgeway to occur. Administrative approvals are applications for repair and work involving no changes in material or color, which includes applications for changes in roofing color. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 17, at City Hall.

After Cocktails for a Cause last Thursday night, The Purple Flower is a little closer to paying its rent for the rest of the year. Jackie Wolven, executive director of the Eureka Springs Downtown Network, reported Monday that the event at Aquarius Taqueria raised $2,355 at the door. Wolven said she hasn’t figured out how much money was raised through the sale of cocktails yet, explaining that ESDN will split 33 percent of those sales with The Purple Flower. “They’re the only domestic violence agency in Carroll County,” Wolven said. “There are domestic violence agencies that work for Carroll County, but they’re the only ones in it.” The Purple Flower helps survivors of domestic violence move forward with their lives after escaping abusive situations. Barb Weems Mourglia, who works with the center, explained that The Purple Flower is there for those who are still in abusive relationships as well. “We just want to be there in whatever way we can for them, to encourage them and remind them that they’re brave and strong,” Mourglia said. Cocktails for a Cause came at a good time, she noted, because the center has been struggling to pay its rent. With the money raised at the event, Mourglia said she hoped the center could pay its rent for the rest of the year. To pay the rent, she said the center will need $2,400. “We’re excited about the possibility of that,” Mourglia said. She pointed out how several community members donated artwork and gift certificates to the silent auction, saying these donations show the type of people who live and work in Carroll County. “There’s a lot of generosity from the community,” Mourglia said. “We’re so appreciative. I’m blown away. The donations keep rolling in.” Wolven said this is the fourth year ESDN has hosted Cocktails for a Cause. The goal of the event, she noted, is to

bring businesses and nonprofits together in downtown Eureka Springs. She recalled when the idea first came up, saying she realized that there are 21 bars in the downtown area. “What do you do with 21 bars, other than try to bring them business on Thursday night?” Wolven said. “This gives them business and helps a nonprofit. It’s a win for the whole community.” She continued, saying she’s happy with how the event helps give back to the community ESDN serves. The nonprofits featured at Cocktails for a Cause, Wolven said, are considered based on the work they do in the county. “It includes nonprofits that have a good work history and are committed to the work they’re doing and have made a difference,” she said. “ Mourglia pointed out that the event will help The Purple Flower create more awareness for the way domestic violence works. With awareness, Mourglia said, it’s much easier to help survivors of domestic violence find the acceptance they need. “Awareness is huge. We need to get everybody in the community on-board,” she said. “We appreciate everyone’s support, and we appreciate every time someone embraces a survivor without judgment and encourages them.” Wolven said she understands how important it is for a community to rally around the survivors of domestic violence. “Domestic violence happens everywhere, and Carroll County needs a response team. That’s what matters,” Wolven said. “When one in four women will experience some sort of domestic violence, I feel like we need to talk about it.” She continued, “This is the first time we’ve highlighted them, and we were happy to do it.” Cocktails for a Cause takes place on the first Thursday of every month, with the locations and nonprofits changing each month. A full schedule can be found at www.EurekaSpringsDowntown.com.

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Mömandpöp ends summer residency at Main Stage Bobby Matthews and Virginia Ralph of the musical comedy duo Mömandpöp ended their summer residency at Main Stage Creative Community Center this past weekend with two final performances of the popular “Mömandpöp Comeback Special.” The duo’s residency began on Memorial Day Weekend and has included weekly performances, as well as two successful summer theatre programs for youth. Both week-long camps focused on creating an original piece of theatre. The first, “Camp Midsummer,” combined scenes from Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” with original writing based on actual dreams the campers had. The second camp focused more on music and dancing, and ended up being a radio play complete with commercials for local businesses. “Both showcases absolutely blew me away,” Ralph said. “I’m still trying to process it all. It was truly a magical experience.” She explained that a certain amount

of trust is required when entering into the creation of an original piece of theatre. “The kids just threw themselves into the work with all their heart, and I think that is what shone through each time,” she said. Both Matthews and Ralph said they’re optimistic about the future of children’s theatre in Eureka Springs. “There’s obviously a desire for it, and the talent and commitment is certainly there,” Matthews said. “It has been great setting the show down for a consistent run. It has really helped us understand what works about the show and what needs improvement.” Moving forward, Ralph said she and Matthews will be giving the “Mömandpöp Comeback Special” a makeover with equipment upgrades and new costumes and props to gear up for some regional and national touring. “Of course, since Eureka springs kids have seen our old show, it’s time for us to create a new one,” Ralph said.

Block party slated for Aug. 20

The Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission will host a block party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at Lake Leatherwood Ball Fields. Mayor Butch Berry will speak at the event. All the service organizations that work in Eureka Springs will be there providing the public with information on public safety and service. The Eureka Springs Fire Department and the Eureka Springs Police Department will be there, as well as many other groups that serve the area.

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A Berryville man died in a traffic accident Wednesday night on U.S. Highway 62 west of Berryville.

Motorcyclist dies in collision west of Berryville

A Berryville man was killed Wednesday night when his motorcycle collided with a car on U.S Highway 62 west of Berryville. According to a preliminary report by Arkansas State Police Trooper Drew Widner, Keith R. Moody was riding a 1995 Kawasaki motorcycle eastbound at 7:56 p.m. Wednesday when it collided with a westbound 2010 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Anna Dalton, 16, of Berryville. Widner’s report says Dalton was turning left into the Outpost gas station located directly off the highway, approximate-

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ly four miles west of Berryville. Moody applied his brakes but was unable to avoid contact with Dalton’s car, the report said. The front of Moody’s motorcycle struck the right front of the Camaro. Dalton was injured and transported to Eureka Springs Hospital, according to Widner’s report. Moody, 37, was the 305th motorist this year to die in an accident on an Arkansas roadway this year. The weather was clear and the roadway dry at the time of the accident, according to Widner’s report.

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Yards and Yards of Yard Sales

Photos by Tavi Ellis

Yards and Yards of Yard Sales was held this weekend throughout the city. Held twice a year, the event allows residents from all over Eureka Springs to earn a little extra cash by selling unwanted items.

Everybody loves a yard sale, even a chihuahua.

Hunting for a rusty treasure is a favorite pastime, and for some, a way of life.

Dozens of happy shoppers left this local residence wearing a smile after rummaging through several tables of free items.

Local beekeeper Philip Wilson helps little Jace pick out some lovely pine cones to take home, free of charge.

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Diversity Weekend

Photos by Tavi Ellis

The unpredictable weather didn’t stop Eureka Springs residents and visitors from celebrating Summer Diversity Weekend on Friday and Saturday. Everyone filled the downtown area with love, acceptance and, of course, diversity.

Melonlight Dance turns up the romance on an already hot Saturday afternoon.

Each Diversity Weekend has a much-anticipated public display of affection, known as PDA in the Park.

Siblings Corbin and Clover Danos gather with friends to celebrate diversity.

Alan Margolies symbolizes ‘peace and diversity.’

Dee serves up free scoops of ice cream to everyone in the park.

Friends Alan Margolies and John Rankine walk hand-in-hand down Spring Street on their way to the Human Rights Film Festival at The Aud on Saturday.

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Passion Play area appreciation to be held throughout August

The Great Passion Play is offering specially discounted tickets for locals for performances in August. Residents or anyone who works in Carroll County can get tickets for only $5. To get the tickets, show proof of residence in Carroll County and enjoy the play, the Bible Museum, the Sacred Arts Museum, free music concerts, David the Shepherd and the Parables of the Potter. The Passion Play is also inviting any former cast members to its cast reunion celebration on the set of the play beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4. A meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. in the

wardrobe rooms, and then former cast members will be invited to stay and see or be an extra in the performance at 8:30 p.m. The play’s 2016 season runs through the end of October. Ticket reservations, performance schedules and special event information are available online at GreatPassionPlay.org or by calling 800882-7529. Residents can use the coupon code CARROLLCOUNTY to make reservations online, or present valid photo ID or proof of residence when you pick up your tickets for performances in August.

Back-to-school shoe distribution scheduled for Aug. 13

The Eureka Springs Rotary Club and the Eureka Springs High School Interact Club will partner with Samaritan’s Feet for a back-to-school shoe distribution from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Eureka Springs High School cafeteria. All students who receive free or reduced-price meals are eligible to pick up a new pair of shoes.

ES school district open houses scheduled for Aug. 11

The Eureka Springs School District will host three open houses on Thursday, Aug. 11. The middle and high school open houses will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., with the elementary school open house slated for 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event gives parents a chance to meet their child’s teacher and staff.

Nickels for Nichols fundraiser scheduled for Aug. 25 The Nickels for Nichols fundraiser will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at the Passion Play dining hall. The fundraiser will feature music from Mike and Dale Bishop, Acra Turner, Randall Christy and Making Melodies. There will be a dessert auction and a soup supper. All proceeds will benefit Laura Nichols, whose medical expenses for a brain aneurism are higher than expected.

Cornerstone Bank names featured artist of the month Cornerstone Bank’s featured artist for August is Bridget Shupp. You can visit the exhibit throughout the month of August.

Eureka Springs Human Rights Film Festival congratulates winners

The 2016 Eureka Springs Human Rights Film Festival ended Saturday night with four gold winners and 12 silver winners. There were 283 entries submitted and screened to narrow the official selection to 16 films. The gold winners are “Not Without Us,” “Silent No More,” “Hardboiled Egg,” and Major!” The silver winners are “The Caged Bird: The Life and Music of Florence B. Price,” “First Boys of Springs,” “Good Girls Sweat,” “Disrupt,” “Reset,”

“The Greater Evil,” “Stick and Stones Trilogy,” “Still Here,” After Auschwitz,” “Daylight,” Underneath the Make-up, There’s Me,” and “Brave Woman.” The film festival was made possible in part from a grant from the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, the Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission and the Eureka Springs Arts Council. More information about the winning films can be found at www. esfilmfest.org.

Cate Brothers featured at Second Saturday Music in the Park The Cate Brothers will perform at Second Saturday Music in the Park from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. Arkansas natives Earl and Ernie Cate make up the duo. Both brothers are singers, with Earl playing guitar and Ernie playing piano. Since 2008, they have been in semi-retirement and have performed only a select few shows each year.

Deadline for Fall Giving Tree Grant Cycle getting near The Carroll County Community Foundation’s Fall Giving Tree Grant Cycle deadline is fast approaching. All online grant applications must be completed and submitted by Aug. 15. 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 working in and for the people of

Carroll County are 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. For more information, contact Carroll County Community Foundation executive director Janell Robertson at carrollcounty@arcf.org.

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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. 13: Ham Radio Club

The Little Switzerland Amateur Radio Club will meet at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Physicians building at Mercy Hospital at 211 Carter St. in Berryville. Anyone with an interest in amateur radio is welcome. For more information see http://lsarc.us or contact gmjar@outlook.com

Aug. 13: Back to School Shoes

The Rotary Club of Eureka Springs is sponsoring a back to school shoe distribution in partnership with Samaritan’s Feet from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Eureka Springs High School cafeteria. All students who receive free or reduced-price meals in the Eureka Springs, Berryville and Green Forest school districts are eligible to pick up a new pair of shoes. The Rotary Club has 300 pairs of shoes in a variety of sizes. They will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis.

Aug. 13: Amateur Radio Test

Tests for technician, general and extra class amateur radio license will be given at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Mercy Hospital at 211 Carter St. in Berryville. There is a $15 charge for each individual taking the test, and attendees are asked to make a reservation to take the test. For a reservation or more information on the tests please contact Terry Dean at TerryJDean@cox.net or 870-350-0385 or contact Drew Woods at DWood@EurekaSpringsHospital.com or 479-244-5105.

Aug. 13: Bike Night

The Four States Event Center will present Bike Night on Saturday, Aug. 13, at 2100 E. Van Buren in Eureka Springs. Doors open at 7 p.m., and there will be a live band from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. There is a $5 cover charge, and the proceeds will benefit the nonprofit organization Random Acts of Kindness.

Aug. 13: Free Photo Lesson

Eli Vega, local published photographer

and author, is offering a free two-hour photo lesson for the community and visitors at 8 each Saturday at the Planer Hill Park and Ride. Attendees should bring their DSLR or other camera, tripods if they have one and their camera manuals. To register for the lesson or for more information contact Vega at VegaPhotoArt@gmail.com or at www. EliVega.net.

Aug. 14: General Assembly Service

LauraJo Smole will share images, impressions and experiences from the 2016 General Assembly at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk St. She will also discuss items the Assembly passed for UU action during the next three years.

Aug. 14: Griefshare

Griefshare will begin a 13-week session starting from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at Faith Bible Church in Suite C of the Holiday Island Shopping Center. This is a Bible-based, non-denominational support group for people that have lost a loved one, no matter how long ago it was. For more information call 479-253-8925.

Aug. 14: Guest Minister

Guest minister Joe Morris is coming to Faith Christian Family Church in Eureka Springs at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 14. Morris has been traveling and ministering all over the world in churches, Bible schools, overseas conferences and other events and has been featured on the God Channel in Europe, the Sid Roth Program, Trinity Broadcasting Network and on Iranian TV. Faith Christian Family Church is located at 157 Huntsville Road. Contact the church office at 479-253-7414 for details or visit the website at www.FaithChristianFamilyChurch. com.

Aug. 15: Metafizzies Meeting

Certified past life therapist Susanne Rod-

gers Long will lead a discussion on the six principles of enlightenment based on the writings of Anthony Gibbs at the Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. All are welcome.

7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20. Lessons will be offered at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from September to May.

Sept. 24: St. Anne International Food Festival

Ralph Shrine will share his world of shrines at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, at 17 Elk St. and inspire attendees how to honor their hidden icon.

The “Almost Famous International Food Festival of St. Anne” will take place from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Berryville Community Center. The event will feature all kinds of food, the church’s famous tamales, games for children, bouncy houses, a dunk tank and much more.

Aug. 21: Music Meeting

ONGOING MEETINGS

Aug. 21: Shrine Service

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.

Aug. 28: State of Women Service

The Holiday Island Community Church at 188 Stateline Road is offering a new Bible study from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday afternoons on”Walking with God in the Desert.” It is a seven-part DVD series shot in the Holy Land. The series goes along with Pastor Jeff Timm’s sermon on the “Storms of Life.” The Bible study begins Wednesday, Aug. 3, and runs weekly through Wednesday, Sept. 14.

Local author Harrie Farrow will share her recent experience at “The United State of Women,” a summit recently convened at the White House, at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at 17 Elk Street.

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.

Aug. 30: Ladies of Faith

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 Ladies of Faith will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at the Gazebo Restaurant in Eureka Springs. Shirley Sneed, wife of the late entertainer Donny Sneed, will share her testimony, and Beth Severe will minister in music. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Margo Pryor at 870-423-9399.

Sept. 20: Line Dance Lessons

Free line dance lessons will be offered at the barn at Holiday Island beginning at

The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center will have board games available from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville.

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CALENDAR of events The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center will host an art class from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Fridays at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. 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. Painter’s Palette Art School on the Berryville Square will host a free coloring book workshop from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Friday. Call Lynne Crow at 479-586-4868 for more information. The Everything Ensemble gets together once a week to play, from sheet music, all kinds of compositions, from Medieval/Renaissance through contemporary; and genres, from classical to folk/popular to modern; and from published and non-published composers and arrangers of all ages around the world. Opportunities for innovation, experimentation, arrangement and collaboration abound. Violin, viola, cello, string bass and wind instrument players especially welcomed. Participation is free. Call 479-253-6211 or email klucariello@gmail.com for more information. The American Legion Auxiliary No. 36 of Holiday Island meets at 10 a.m. every third Monday at the Holiday Island Country Club. All ladies who are immediate relatives of veterans are eligible to join. The Holiday Island Quilters Guild meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the fourth Thursday

of each month at the Holiday Island Clubhouse at 1 Country Club. For more information, call Suzanne at 479-363-6416. St. James Episcopal Church will host Sunday community suppers from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This is the sixth season of the suppers, with meals provided by local restaurants. Supper will be provided every Sunday during the winter season until March 20. The suppers are free and everyone is welcome. The Eureka Springs Farmers Market is open from 7 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the parking lot of Pine Mountain Village. There are fresh vegetables, meats, baked goods, soaps, jellies and seasonal items like wreaths and crafts. The Holiday Island Farmers Market will be held in Veteran’s Park from 4 p.m. to dark on Fridays. There will be live music, produce, baked goods, crafts and more. The Carroll County Branch of the Ozark Offroad Cyclist club will host training rides at 2 p.m. every Sunday at Lake Leatherwood. First Southern Baptist Church of Holiday Island will host a family movie and game night at 6 p.m. the first Friday of every month. Call 479-253-6711 for more information. Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step Christ-centered recovery support group, will meet at 6 p.m. every Wednesday at Soul Purpose Ministries at 801 S. Springfield Ave. in Green Forest. For more information, call 870-654-4059 or 870-480-9993. The Eureka Springs Alanon Group will meet at 11:30 a.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Mondays, 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Coffee Pot Club at the corner of Huntsville Road and Stadium Road. Call 479-253-7956 or visit nwarkaa.org for more information. Meditation will take place every Mon-

day at 6:30 p.m. at 5800 County Road 3012 in Eureka Springs. The focus will be on Shamatha and Tonglen meditations. These two practices will alternate every week, with coffee and tea after. Call Alece at 479-244-6841 or Gary at 479-244-6840 for more information.

Spiritual Healing is held every third Wednesday at the Christian Science Church reading room at 68 Mountain St. Contact Melissa Clare at 479-253-8252 or MelissaClare01@gmail.com for more information.

253-2377 for more information. Mercy Auxiliary in conjunction with Area Agency on Aging sponsors an Alzheimer’s Support Group for Caregivers the third Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Meetings are in the conference room at Area Agency on Aging on 1204 Primrose in Berryville. Caregivers are welcome at any meeting to share experiences and to receive comfort and resources. For more information, call Rebecca Davis at 870-350-3415 or Anita Spearman at 479981-0626. The North Arkansas College and the Carnegie Library are partnering to host free GED classes every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Carnegie Library Annex. These classes will prepare you with individualized study and tutoring to take the GED test. The morning classes are open to 16- and 17-year-olds who meet educational requirements. For further information, call Nancy Wood at 870-981-0482, Carnegie Library at 870253-8754, or the Carroll County Center at 870-423-4455. Al-Anon Family Group meetings (coffee served) are held behind the Land ‘O Nod Inn on Sundays at 11:30 a.m., Mondays and Tuesdays at 7 p.m., and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 479363-9495. Anyone dealing with or recovering from alcoholism – themselves or family members – is invited to attend. The Eureka Springs American Legion Post 9 meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. The Post home is located at the junction of Arkansas Highway 23 and Arkansas Highway 187 north of Eureka Springs. All veterans are invited to attend.

Holiday Island Garden Club meets the third Wednesday of each month excluding July, August and December. Membership costs $12. Contact BJ Dennis at 402-326-3326, Patricia Messer at 479-981-6079, Tara Lawson at 479-244-0679 or Cathie Drake at 479-

The Green Forest Public Library hosts GED classes from North Arkansas College on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Classes are free to the public. For more information, call North Arkansas College Adult Education Office at (870) 391-3198.

Eureka! Quilters Guild meets the second Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. at Lone Star Bible Church located five miles south of Eureka Springs on Highway 23. A business meeting is from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., followed by a sign-up luncheon. A quilting program follows lunch. The Eureka Springs Buddhist Study Group will meet each Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at the Heart of Many Ways in the Christian Science Church at 68 Mountain St. for 30 minutes of meditation followed by reading and discussion of “Atisha’s Lamp for the Path.” Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), a nonprofit weight loss support group, meets at 4 p.m. Mondays at the United Methodist Church of Berryville on Highway 62. National yearly dues are $32, which includes a national magazine and $3 local chapter dues. For more information, contact Jean Vance at 870-350-6888 or Delphia Smith at 870-423-2492. The Carroll County Riders meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Sparky’s Roadhouse Cafe in Eureka Springs.

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Zachary Trent is Clear Spring School’s new director of the high school program.

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Dori Thomas is Clear Spring School’s new director of admissions and development.

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Samantha Hutchison is Clear Spring School’s new middle school teacher.

Going into the 2016-17 school year, Clear Spring School has welcomed several new staff and faculty members. Dori Thomas has been named the director of admissions and development. Thomas, who started working at Clear Spring on Aug. 1, said she’s excited to find ways to raise money and enrollment for the school. “They haven’t had a development director for a little while,” Thomas said. “I’m really looking forward to finding out what our role is in the community and really expanding on that role and sharing our mission with more people.” Thomas noted that she’s worked in academia before. She was previously the events coordinator at the University of Kansas, saying she learned a lot about fundraising through that job. She added that her daughter, Leven, will be attending Clear Spring this fall in the sixth grade. Thomas explained that she home-schooled her daughter when they lived in Missouri, where she enjoyed employing hands-on learning techniques. “We would bake so she could learn fractions. That’s how we taught fractions,” Thomas said. When her family moved to Arkansas,

Thomas said she realized the home-school requirements are much more strict. She said Leven attended public school for two years but missed the hands-on learning she experienced while being home-schooled in Missouri. “That was really frustrating to her. She just wants to learn,” Thomas said. “She’s a little sponge right now, and she really wants to learn.” Thomas said she visited Clear Spring with Leven last spring, deciding then to make the move from public school to private school. “I thought this would be a better environment for her, much more hands-on,” Thomas said. “I knew I couldn’t home-school her. We thought this would be a really good alternative. That way she could still have the social interaction with the kids but get the hands-on experience.” When Thomas accepted the job at Clear Spring, she said she felt even better about moving Leven to the school. “It feels good. I feel empowered with her education. I just feel more involved,” Thomas said. Thomas isn’t the only new face at Clear Spring. Zachary Trent is the new director of the high school program, and Samantha Hutchison is the new middle school teacher.

A press release from the school says Trent has been working as an educator for more than a decade in different capacities, from teaching in Israel and Palestine to working with the homeless and runaway youth. Trent’s family is excited to be part of Clear Spring, the release adds. His son Roscoe will be attending the school in the fall, the release notes, and his wife, Letitia, will bring some of her experience as a film critic and novelist to the students. Trent has a bachelor’s degree in political science, a master’s degree in conflict transformation and has completed post-graduate studies in education and crisis and trauma studies. Hutchison, too, has been working in education for more than a decade. The press release says she has recently worked as a senior museum educator at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, where she developed and implemented an arts-integrated nature program. Hutchison is excited, the release notes, to return to Clear Spring. She previously worked at the school to develop the Learning Through Internships program, the release says. Hutchison has a bachelor’s degree in history, a master’s degree in environmental studies and more than 20 years of experience and training in theatre.

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Wisecrack ZODIAC

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Periwinkle helps you remember

Jim Fain

s a kid, my brother and I would look forward to the weekends, counting the days which seemed to pass by as slowly as an anemic turtle. One reason for this was I grew up in a rural part of Florida not far from the virgin beaches on the Gulf side. I remember running from the car toward the white sandy beaches, darting in and out of sea oats and funny little flowers called periwinkle. Usually, I’d abruptly stop, yelping in pain as my foot would be patterned with sand spurs. I’d sit down in those funny little flowers which could grow in bad soil next to saltwater to pick the spurs out of my aching foot. Turns out those funny little flowers have potent benefit. Periwinkle (Vinca minor) is a relatively unknown product on the market and is generally suggested for people with non-Alzheimer’s-related memory loss, meaning run-of-the-mill memory loss due to aging. It is believed to enhance blood circulation and oxygen utilization in the brain, and protects the brain from the devastating effects of oxygen deprivation. There is good science here. People more often than not report an improvement in visual sharpness as well as improved hearing. It does thin the blood, so people on prescribed blood thinners should be very careful. I first heard about this little gem from a local woman who had been told about Vinpocetine (Periwinkle) by her eye doctor at the veterans’ administration. I’ve been trying it myself to see if I can improve my vision without wearing glasses. I’m moderately near-sighted (trouble reading signs while driving) but have to take the glasses off to read up close. So far, I think I have had an improvement within 20 minutes of taking 10 mgs ( twice per day), which lasts for a couple of hours. I would think long-term use would have a lasting benefit. I also wonder if it could be useful for tinnitis (buzzing in the ears). It’s a neat little herb and isn’t expensive, either.

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ARIES: Your brain wants full speed ahead, but your tush keeps going backward and two steps to the left toward the couch. Get everything in gear and going the same direction, and you’ll win the day. Or at least make it to the mailbox. TAURUS: Don’t be intimidated by angry birds. There are far worse things you can imagine, like vengeful birds who just had a full lunch and spot your freshly washed car. GEMINI: Progress feels slow, but you look like a speeding jackrabbit to someone on the outside. Once you hop over the finish line, you’ll see just how far you’ve come. CANCER: You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both because they’re in a clearance bin at Walmart. Don’t worry, you’ll figure out how to use 20 pounds of slightly iffy margarine. LEO: Fighting the universe is like playing Twister with an octopus. Sooner or later, you’re going to get all tangled up. Relax, do some stretches, and take each turn as it comes. VIRGO: Sure, you’re good enough to go pro in the Paper Airplane League, but are you positive you want to leave behind all those accounting groupies who just want you to fill in their spreadsheets? Tough choice. LIBRA: The road of life always has a few bumps. Those you can deal with; it’s the washed-out bridge, the sinkhole, the chainsaw-wielding hitchhikers and the spiked speed strips you have to watch out for. You can do it, you’re a master of Mario Kart. SCORPIO: You’re a tuba player in Karma’s marching band on Wednesday: full of sass and air. Swing that swag and show off your moves. There could be a tuba scout in the audience waiting to catch the next big star. SAGITTARIUS: On Monday, you’re less “Flight of the Bumblebees” and more “Rolling of the Dung Beetles.” At least you can pack all the crap your job throws at you into one

tight ball. CAPRICORN: Dance like no one’s watching, because they’re all glued to Pokemon Go right now. The only way you’ll get attention is by prancing naked with a Snorlax painted on your belly. Sometimes you don’t want to catch them all. AQUARIUS: You see an opportunity, but it doesn’t see you. Walk up to it, take its glasses off, clean them

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and give them back. That should make a first impression, unless it screams and blasts you with pepper spray. PISCES: Your head is always in the clouds, which explains why your neck is so stiff and achy. Do something different; stretch out on the grass and watch the clouds roll by. They’ll be grateful to not get caught in your eyebrows for a while.

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LIVELY Entertainment

THURSDAY, AUG. 11 • Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 12 Spring, 479-253-7837: Catherine Reed, 5 p.m. • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Stevie T, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-253-7020: Happy Hour, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Green Screen Karaoke, 9 p.m. • Grande Taverne, 37 N. Main St., 479253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 169 E. Van Buren, 479-253-7122: Happy Hour, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Bike Night w/The George Brothers, 8 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 105 E. Van Buren, 479-253-2500: Local Music, 8 p.m. FRIDAY, AUG. 12 • Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 12 Spring, 479-253-7837: Steve Jones, noon; Michael Dimitri, 5 p.m. • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Aaron Smith and Ronnie Long, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

OPEN Wednesday-Sunday

• Cathouse, 479-363-9976: Chris Harp, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: Deep Fried Squirrel, 9 p.m. • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-253-7020: Happy Hour, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Arkansas Red, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Evil Awful followed by Lori Locke Band, 8 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 479253-2500: DJ Karaoke with Stan, 8 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main,479-2532525: Drifter, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 47 Spring St., 479363-6444: Jimmy Garrett Band, 9 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: 2 Dog 2 Karaoke, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, AUG. 13 • 4 States Event Center, 2100 E. Van Buren, 479-363-6466: Opium Western, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $5 Cover

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• Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 12 Spring, 479-253-7837: Pearl Brick, noon; Pearl Brick, 6 p.m. • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Chris Harp, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Cathouse, 479-363-9976: Dorrian Cross, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Chelsea’s, 479-253-6723: Hosty Duo, 9 p.m. • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: DJ and Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Evil Awful followed by Lori Locke Band, 8 p.m. • Legends Saloon, 479-253-2500: Another Fine Mess, 9 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main, 479-2532525: Medicine Man Show, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Jesse Dean, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Blew Reed & the Flatheads, 9 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 479-253-8544:

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Joe Giles & the Homewreckers, 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, AUG. 14 • Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 12 Spring, 479-253-7837: Mike Gruning, noon; Jeff Lee, 5 p.m. • Brews, 479-244-0878: Trivia, 7 p.m. • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: Green Screen Karaoke, 7 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Happy Hour, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Texas Holdem, 7 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 479-253-2525: Terri & the Executives, noon to 4 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Dorrian Cross, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. MONDAY, AUG. 15 • Chelsea’s: SprUngbilly, 9:00 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Happy Hour, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. TUESDAY, AUG. 16 • Cathouse, 479-363-9976: Los Roscoes, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 9 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Happy Hour, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Game Night: Texas Hold’em and Pool Tournament, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 17 • Brews, 479-244-0878: Teen Open Mic, 7 p.m. • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: Happy Hour, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169: Happy Hour, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Wild Women Wednesdays, Ladies Night • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Ladies Night

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CCSO’S 10 MOST WANTED for August Monthly, the Lovely County Citizen will feature 10 Most Wanted by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. Citizens with

Michael Chanton Badley DOB 04/09/1998 Fail to Appear – (Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / Drive On Suspension) – Felony

Robert Eugene Dougan DOB 10/04/1977 Fail to Appear – (Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / Possession of Controlled Substance) – Felony

knowledge of the location of these subjects Arrest warrants may only be served by are encouraged to call the CCSO at 870- a law enforcement officer. Warrants may 423-2901. Callers may remain anonymous. be canceled at any time, and must be ver-

Bradley Eugene Faught DOB 03/31/1981 Fail to Appear – (Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / Fleeing) – Felony

Jerica Renee Gentry DOB 09/09/1983 Fail to Appear – (Endangering Welfare of Minor / DWI) – Felony

Dennis John Gibson DOB 09/26/1987 Fail to Appear – (Residential Burglary / Aggravated Assault / Theft of Property) – Felony

Perry Hicks Goldsmith DOB 05/13/1991 Revocation – Felony

Kimberly Dawn Jones DOB 03/05/1983 Fail to Appear – (No Proof of Insurance / Expired Vehicle License)

Holiday Island, Eureka Springs discuss connecting trails systems By David Frank Dempsey

HOLIDAY ISLAND — The Holiday Island Ad Hoc Trails Committee hosted Eureka Springs Parks Commission chairman Bill Featherstone to talk about the trails systems in Holiday Island and Eureka Springs and the potential of eventually joining the two systems. Featherstone spoke at the Trails Committee meeting at the Holiday Island Suburban Improvement District on Tuesday. Also sitting in at the meeting in an advisory capacity was trails expert Guy Headland from the National Park Service. Headland has assisted the committee in developing vision and goals statements, including a trails master plan, since November. His assistance amounts to a grant of service and advice from the NPS. If current ambitions for an approximately three-mile loop trail around the 18-Hole Golf Course are realized and a connection is made to the nearly finished Starlite North Trail, then Holiday Island would boast more than four miles of new, mostly

single-track hand-built trails. Single-track trails are open to hikers and mountain bikers but closed to motorized vehicles and equestrian use. Featherstone noted that mountain bikers tend to be very organized and that they contribute about 90 percent of the interest and volunteerism for the building of new trails. In Eureka Springs the goals are to somehow connect the approximately two-andone-half-mile Black Bass Trail to the extensive 25 miles of very popular trails around Lake Leatherwood City Park. If these goals were met in each community then the most obvious next step would be forging a connection between the two trails systems. The possibility of using the old railroad bed between Holiday Island and Eureka Springs was mentioned by at least on committee member. Featherstone agreed that “Rails to Trails” conversions have become very popular in other parts of the country. It was agreed that the possibility should be explored further. “Our goal is to link all our trails (in Eu-

ified by an officer before an arrest can be made. 10 Most Wanted for August are:

Brittney Ann Lassiter DOB 03/07/1993 Fail to Appear – (Delivery of Controlled Substance) – Felony

reka Springs),” Featherstone said, “We will have to use some roads to link some of them together.” Holiday Island will probably find itself in the same situation in linking the newly christened Starlite North Trail with any new trail around the 18-Hole Golf Course. A ribbon cutting and grand opening for the 1.4-mile-long Starlite North Trail is set for 9. a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at the trailhead near the Holiday Island Community Church on Stateline Drive. Eureka Springs’ trail ambitions don’t stop at linking just their own trails together or connecting them to the trails in Holiday Island. It is a distant goal to eventually join to the 37-mile-long north/south trail from Fayetteville to Bella Vista. That goal will take years to realize, according to Featherstone, who readily admits that it might not happen in his lifetime. One thing is certain and that is in order to make the trails here an attractive addition to the longer north/ south trail then all trails in Eureka Springs and Holiday Island must first be connected.

Ronny James Mandrell DOB 12/30/1975 Revocation – Felony

Andrew Archer Rousey DOB 03/25/1974 Body Attachment for Child Support

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And on Saturday morning, we’re going to orientation at the University of Central Arkansas. He should be teaching high school English sometime two years from now, and I know he’s going to be successful at that. I’ve come to realize it’s not a flaw that he sometimes feels he isn’t good enough. It’s a strength, because he knows how that feels. He will be able to empathize with students who aren’t sure of their intelligence or worth. He understands those feelings, and he’s going to be his students’ biggest cheerleader because of it. He will change lives through his kind, empathetic nature. I am so, so proud of him for all he’s overcome and everything he’s going to accomplish in the future. He’s already the best partner and the best cat dad I know. We might as well add the best teacher to round it out. ••• Samantha Jones is associate editor for Carroll County Newspapers. Her email address is Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com.

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This beautiful, medium-size, 1-year-old torti is Michelle (No. 55). She’s a timid mama who was brought to the shelter with her rare litter of four orange tabby females (three have already been adopted). Michelle is very calm and gets along well with other cats. You might call her a “window watcher.” She needs a loving home. She has her shots and has been spayed. She’s one of the many new cats and kittens 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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but was unable to locate a reported erratic driver. 4:37 p.m. — EMS was headed to a call when a vehicle entered their lane. The second vehicle then overcorrected and left the highway, causing damage to a pole and flower beds. The second vehicle then pulled into a parking lot and called 911. EMS responded and transported the patient. 7:08 p.m. — A restaurant worker reported that a couple eating with their two children had run from the building after their credit card was declined. A report was taken. Aug. 4 6:57 a.m. — A caller advised that they had hit a deer and needed an officer. An officer responded and took a report. 9:15 a.m. — An officer responded to a report of a fuel drive-off at a local gas station and took a report. 3:49 p.m. — A caller advised that an officer was needed for an out-of-control teen. An officer responded and found a verbal argument between a mother and her daughter. All was worked out. 10:39 p.m. — A subject was arrested for driving on a suspended license. 10:58 p.m. — A caller advised they could hear a group of people arguing and glass breaking earlier in the area of a hotel. Officers responded and spoke with the manager of the hotel who advised the people had just been arguing, nothing physical. Aug. 5 1:32 a.m. — A subject was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear. 1:23 p.m. — An officer responded to the report of two teenagers walking out on their tab. The officer made contact with the two subjects and escorted them back to the restaurant. 3:51 p.m. — A caller advised that a change machine had shorted her on change. An officer responded and gave the caller her change. The officer worked on the machine, but it is still out of order. 11:03 p.m. — A caller advised that

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a vehicle parked across the street was blocking the fire hydrant. An officer responded and issued the vehicle a parking ticket. Aug. 6 8:07 a.m. — An officer responded to a commercial alarm and made contact with an employee who had set off the alarm on accident. 2:51 p.m. — A caller advised that a male subject had just hit a female in the face with a guitar and walked away. The caller advised that the man was wearing a black shirt and had a blue backpack. The female was transported to the hospital for treatment. 2:57 p.m. — A caller reported a man who had been beating on a washboard all day and was now yelling at people and causing a disturbance. Officers responded and spoke with the subject. All was well. 6:10 p.m. — Two women came into the lobby to request a report be taken regarding a sexual assault. An officer responded, and a report was filed. 6:44 p.m. — A caller reported two erratic motorcycle drivers heading into Eureka Springs. Officers responded and waited on Highway 62 but saw no sign of motorcycles. They checked downtown but were unable to find any motorcycles fitting the description. 7:25 p.m. — A Lincoln officer requested a welfare check on a female involved in a domestic dispute. Officers made contact with the woman. 8:37 p.m. — A caller advised that she had found a small child unattended and could not locate the parents. Officers responded and located the mother. An officer drove the mother and child home.

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Steven Mark Endris

Sept. 3, 1953 – Aug. 4, 2016

Steven Mark Endris, age 62, a resident of Eureka Springs, went to be with our lord on Aug. 4, 2016, in the home of his loving sister Patricia Wilson and brother-in-law Greg Wilson. Steven was born on Sept. 3, 1953, to parents Robert T. Endris and Clara M. Endris in Pana, Ill., but then moved to Texas when he was 10 years old. He lived in Texas until tragedy struck and moved to Eureka Springs in 2014. Steven is preceded in death by his parents Robert T. Endris and Clara M. Endris. He helped care for his parents in their last remaining years. He always gave unconditional love, a gentle touch and a loving hand. Steven is also preceded in death by his nephews, Christian Novak, Nathaniel Novak and niece Kaitlyn Novak. He loved them very much. Steven was by all accounts a wonderful human being, a master carpenter who could build something out of nothing and sometimes something into nothing! He loved wood! Steven could make you crack up laughing one minute and also want to make you pull your hair out the next, but no matter what, if he had the opportunity or the means to help another he would. Steven would go out of his way to help a

complete stranger even though Steven needed the help just as bad. Steven was a giver, not a taker. Steven understood human kindness even when people or life wasn’t good to him. Steven was a lover of all life and never had an ounce of hate in his heart. Steven was polite and kind. Every person who had the honor to come into Steven’s life has a story to tell. it could be good, it could be corky, it could be out of this world, but one thing is certain, Steven left his mark on folks. Steven always knew he was put on this earth to do God’s work and follow in the footsteps of our Lord Jesus Christ. Steven was a devoted Catholic who did his very best to live by God’s word. No matter Steven’s living situations, lack of money and tangible items, Steven would always have his Bible and a smile on his face. Steven did the best with what he had and the situation he was given, but one thing is certain, if you needed help, Steven was there! If you needed something fixed or built, Steven was there; need a laugh, talk to Steve; want to blow your mind, talk to Steve; want a shoulder to cry on, go to Steve; feeling lonely, go to Steve; want a grilled cheese sandwich or some crazy concoction of food

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Berry responded, saying most of the speeders on the street are local. DeVito agreed with Kendrick and said he believes the sign is a factor leading to higher traffic on the street. Thomas noted that he has lived on East Mountain Road, attributing the speeding to locals. “It’s not the tourists. Tourists drive slowly to look around,” Thomas said. “It’s the local people.” Kendrick moved to remove the sign, and the council voted 4-2 against it. “Let’s see what happens with the speed bumps,” Berry said. In other business, the council voted to approve a $51,500 bid for the White Street Fire Station and to draw up a resolution showing support for Fayetteville’s non-discrimination ordinance. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, at City Hall.

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total around $75,000. In the meantime, Berry suggested placing speed bumps on East Mountain Road. “Speed bumps will run somewhere between $500 and $750 each, so we’re going to put two speed bumps up there on East Mountain,” Berry said. “Another reason we’re putting speed bumps is to let us see if they’re in the appropriate spot … so when we get the money for speed tables, we can be sure that’s where we want to put them.” Kendrick asked how the sign indicating East Mountain Overlook affects the traffic on the road. “I’m afraid that scenic overlook sign is encouraging people to drive that street,” Kendrick said. “Perhaps if that sign was taken down, we’d have a lower traffic count on that street.”

that you never in a million years think you would eat, but when you took a bite and it is fabulous, go see Steve. Steven also loved his sisters’ cooking. He would say it’s like living in a 5-star hotel! There isn’t enough that can sum up the life and personality of Steve, but one thing is certain, if you had the honor to meet him, or know him, you have a story for life. We were the lucky ones because we knew him. Steven enjoyed Arkansas and the people. He got to do and see so much. He loved the animals and the chores. He held a newborn calf and he would collect eggs every day. Help his sister, nephews and niece in a drop of a hat. Steven never complained. He loved God, People, Animals and Life! Steve is survived by his children Laura Endris, Heather Matherene and Aaron Endris. Steven had eight grandchildren. Sister Patricia Wilson and husband Greg Wilson of Eureka Springs; brother Bob Endris and wife Peihong Endris of Pearland, Texas; brother Ken Endris and wife Deborah Endris of Hooks, Texas. Steven is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, which he held unconditional love for and was always happy to see. He was a great son, great brother, great

uncle and he loved his children and grandchildren. He glowed when he saw them or got to see a photo. He loved deep, close and far. There wasn’t an ugly bone in his body. We as a family were blessed because we knew his heart. We will love and miss you forever! Gone too soon. Memorial service will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.

Ladies of Faith to meet Aug. 30

The Ladies of Faith will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at the Gazebo Restaurant in Eureka Springs. Shirley Sneed, wife of the late Donny Sneed, will be the guest speaker. Beth Severe will minister in music. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Margo Pryor at 870-423-9399.

Multi-sport festival scheduled for Aug. 12-14 The Eurekan Multi-Sport Festival will take place this weekend from Aug. 12-14. The three-day festival includes a sprint-distance triathlon on Friday afternoon, road bike tour rides and racing on Saturday and running races on Sunday. Participants can enter individual events or take The Eurekan challenge. The Eurekan challenge includes a triathlon, 100-mile ride and 10K run. A half-Eurekan is also offered, which includes a triathlon, 58-mile bike ride and 5K run. The triathlon is located on Holiday Island, just a few minutes from downtown Eureka Springs. The finish line for the biking and running events are the same place each day, located in the heart of the city on historic Main Street in front of the Eureka Springs City Courthouse. For more information, visit www.eurekasportsfestival.com.

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Theodore Mark Salecki

July 25, 1953 – May 29, 2016

Theodore Mark Salecki passed away May 29, 2016, after several years of battling cancer. Ted was born July 25, 1953, in Camp Lejeune, N.C., the second son of Tadeusz and Elsie Salecki. He was preceded in death by brother, Matthew Salecki. During his childhood Ted lived the life of a military family, growing up throughout the U.S. and the Philippines. Ted graduated from Madison High School in San Diego, Calif., before joining the Navy in 1971. During his four years of service Ted completed two tours of Vietnam on the USS Midway and USS Ranger. He participated in numerous missions to rescue downed pilots. Ted received the National Defense Service Medal and Presidential Unit Citation. After his service Ted lived in California, Texas and Missouri before settling in Eureka Springs. Ted had a lifelong passion for football and in recent years, competed in the

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Chelsea Café and Bar Fantasy Football league, winning his share of seasons. Many Eureka Springs residents will remember Ted’s store, Red Bone Antiques. Ted will be remembered most for his kind heart, gentle spirit and open ear. Ted is survived by his daughter, Cami (and Bruce) Nielsen and granddaughters Autumn and Ashlee of Klamath Falls, Ore.; brothers, Eric Salecki of Chesapeake, Va., Jason Salecki of Tempe, Ariz., Joseph Salecki of Versailles, Mo.; sister Jacqueline (and Brent) Haeg of Tempe, Ariz; many nephews and nieces including Jason (and Amanda) Salecki of Brookland, Ark. He will also be missed by his many friends and relatives in Eureka Springs and throughout the U.S. A memorial service will be held for him at the Berryville Cemetery, on Friday, Sept 2. Online guestbook: www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Belladonna Brown 2006 – July 2016

Belladonna Brown, 10 years old, passed a few weeks ago, July 2016. She was born in 2006. Belladonna, affectionately known as “Bella” was the Queen of the castle in the house of Doug and Jake Brown. She was a Rottweiler beauty. She went to work with Doug Brown every day in his pickup cab. Its emptiness now a stark reminder of their loss. She had 13 puppies in her lifetime. She had the sweetest disposition of any dog I’ve ever met, always greeting you with a sweet face, knowing she could probably get a neck rub out of you. She is sorely missed by her family and friends. RIP sweet Bella.

Announces our AnnuAl meeting Join us at the Crescent Hotel Conservatory and Boardwalk on Sunday, August 21st With a music program presented by young music students starting at 3:00 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, light beverages, snacks and cookies will be served starting at 2:30 For more information, contact: Mary A. Dolce 479-253-4939 • email : marydol5@aol.com

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Ariana Bliss Mosher

Feb. 13, 2000 – Aug. 1, 2016

Ariana Bliss Mosher was born Feb. 13, 2000, in Ardmore, Okla., the daughter of Stephanie Skinner-Felice and Richard Mosher. She passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, in Ardmore. Preceding her in death were her paternal great-grandparents, Glenn and Oneita Evans; maternal great-grandfather, Holmes McCurtain; and brother, Justin Mosher. While a student at Dickson Schools, Ariana was active in track, softball and basketball. She enjoyed cooking, painting, drawing, music, dancing, singing and especially playing the guitar with her PawPaw. She also loved spending time with friends and family, outdoor activities, playing board games, going to the movies and eating out. Ariana will be remembered as a very kindhearted and helpful young lady who was a great lover of animals. She also was very active in the Solid Rock Church. She is survived by her father and stepmother, Richard and Jennifer Mosher of Sulphur, Okla.; mother and stepfather, Stephanie and Leo Felice of Ardmore. Okla.; paternal grandparents, Lisa Mosher of Marietta and Wayne Mosher of Eureka Springs; maternal grandparents, Denise and Raymond Skinner of Ardmore; paternal great-grandparents, Bob and Betty Mosher of Moore, Okla.; maternal great-grandmother, Glenda McCurtain of Ardmore; stepbrothers, Brysen Lamb and Wyatt Parks of Sulphur, Okla.; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends.

Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2016, in the Chapel of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta, Okla., with Lawrence Anderson officiating, assisted by Stevie Skinner. Interment followed in Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta, under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Serving as casket bearers were Brandon Skinner, Bubba Sisson, Brock McMillin, Curtis Grizanti, Allen Mosher, and Lenny Mosher. Honorary bearers were Chris Bell, Brysen Lamb, and Alvern Gulla. Online guest book: wattsfuneralhome.com

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Cr 227 Eureka Springs, AR 72631 REDUCED!!! MUST SEE!! Gentle walk down to the water. Recently Cleared!!!! Level lakefront with low corp line just above the Beaver Bridge and Across the river from the Town of Beaver. Close to shopping and Holiday Island. Great location for vacation home or year round home. Motivated Seller, Make Offer.

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34 Lakeside Dr Holiday Island One of the few lake view lots left on the Island. Lot is cleared and ready for building. Close to marina, golf course/clubhouse, rec-center, pool. Don’t miss this special property!

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308 Hummingbird Ln., Eureka Springs, AR 72632 Like new small one bedroom, one bath Log Cabin in quiet subdivision on Moore Mountain, in the woods with back covered screen-in deck on .71 acre, well water, septic system, paved roads, new H/A, approx 5 miles to Eureka Springs. Seller financing w/ down payment.

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CR 3025 Eureka Springs, AR 72632 Great views, several building sites. 4.9 Acres in Hills of Keels Creek just off Rock House Rd. with access from 2 roads. You can build high on the tract for some awesome views. Access drive roughed in at the top of the lot from upper road. Covenants allow for horses, also in the area of wine vineyards. Has been cleared, Build your dream house and enjoy the good life.

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1906 County Road 1520, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 This picturesque cedar siding home is enhanced with a wraparound porch which culminates in the back to a large deck and spectacular lake view of scenic Beaver Lake. The interior is adorned with wood flooring and many upgrades, especially the bathrooms counters and bowls and fixtures. This wonderful home has master suites upstairs as well on the lower level making it perfect for guests with privacy. Multiple storage areas make this the perfect lake, vacation or permanent home with maximum comforts.

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290 Hillcrest Rd Eureka Springs, AR 72631 This magnificent Real Log Homes® design with it’s breathtaking lake view will become the dream vacation, lake or permanent home you have been waiting for. Skylights incorporated into the beautiful cathedral ceilings provide a bright and spacious feel upon entering this like new home. The open dining, kitchen and main living area is further enhanced by the three season porch overlooking scenic Beaver Lake. The lower level has a family rm. and a large enclosed room perfect for a game/media/workout area.

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602 County Road 3171 Eureka Springs Your own tranquil escape, just two miles from the heart of Eureka Springs. Quality built 2 bed 2 bath home sits on the historic golf course of Lake Lucerne, offering open floor plan, dual energy heat pump, wood burning fire place, beautiful Hickory Floor, jacuzzi tube, full length deck for enjoying the abundant wildlife or walk to the creek that boarders the property.

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