Achord retiring
Police chief reflects on career Page 4
Visit us online: www.lovelycitizen.com VOLUME 20 NUMBER 9
Eurekan tragedy GF man dies during event Page 5
YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AUGUST 16, 2018
TOPNEWS Samaritan’s Feet
Shoe Giveaway helps 280 needy residents Page 3
n CAPC says no to proposal
To buy more pages in chamber’s visitor guide Page 6
n Council fills vacant seat
Buford appointed to Ward 1 slot on council Page 7
n After-school
program goes on
School board OKs plan to continue program Page 10
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What do
think
Citizen Opinion by Cindy Worley
Do you trust the mayor to choose a suitable replacement for Chief Achord?
Andy McCanless “Andrewid”
No, not this mayor.
Mitchell Delagardelle “Mitchell”
Lauren Austin
Corey Mock
I don’t know the mayor, I’m new.
I think so.
“Lauren”
Cassandra Miller “Cassie”
I just moved here Yes. but I trust the mayor.
“Corey”
Gayle Green “Topaz”
Yes, Butch knows everyone in town.
Citizen Survey
Do you trust the mayor to choose a suitable replacement for Chief Achord? m Yes m No m I’m not sure Go to www.lovelycitizen.com and weigh in. Vote by 9 a.m. Wednesday
DISPATCH Desk
Aug. 6 11:02 a.m. – An officer responded to a report of two large, white dogs running in traffic and chasing cars. The officer spoke with the owner, who had already put the dogs back inside a fenced yard. 11:21 a.m. – A restaurant owner reported that former employees were calling the store and making threats. An officer made contact with the subjects and advised them they were no longer allowed on restaurant property. 1:23 p.m. – An officer filed a report on a stolen purse. 1:40 p.m. – An officer filed a report on a minor two-vehicle accident. 2:14 p.m. – An officer responded to a report of a vehicle parked behind an area hotel. The officer made contact with the owner, who moved the vehicle. 5:03 p.m. – An officer stopped a subject for erratic driving. Emergency medical service (EMS) officers responded to the scene and transported the subject to the Eureka Springs Hospital. 10:31 p.m. – An officer arrested a subject for driving without a license or insurance and two counts possession of drug paraphernalia. Aug. 7 10:25 a.m. – An officer filed a report of a vehicle break-in and damage to the vehicle’s ignition. 1:53 p.m. – An officer responded to the report of a victim of domestic violence being admitted to the Eureka Springs Hospital. The officer
arrived to file a report, but the subject was not on the scene. 4:21 p.m. – Officers arrested a suspect for domestic battery. 7:32 p.m. – Officers responded to an alarm and checked to see if the residence was secure. All was well. 8:25 p.m. – An officer responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle but was unable to locate the vehicle. 9:25 p.m. – Officers filed a report on a vehicular accident. 11:31 p.m. – Officers responded to a report of three subjects climbing a hotel fire escape, checking hotel doors and climbing back down. The officers were unable to locate the subjects. Aug. 8 9:05 a.m. – An officer arrested a subject on an outstanding warrant. 12:44 p.m. – An officer filed a report after a caller advised someone broke into his vehicle and stole items. 2:38 p.m. – An officer responded to rising altercations between a transit driver and a downtown shop owner. 3:40 p.m. – Officers responded to the report of a publicly intoxicated subject but were unable to locate him. 4:07 p.m. – Officers responded to a report of a possible drug deal. The subjects were gone upon the officers’ arrival. 6:50 p.m. – Officers arrested a subject for driving while intoxicated. 10:30 p.m. – An officer respond-
LAST WEEK’S QUESTION
By Kelby Newcomb ed to a report of suspicious activity. All was well when the officer arrived. 10:45 p.m. – An officer responded to a report of a subject lying in the road. The subject was gone upon the officer’s arrival. Aug. 9 2:14 a.m. – A caller reported his wife missing. An officer located her. All was well. 5:06 a.m. – An officer responded to a report of a possible suicide. 8:25 a.m. – An officer filed a report of two chainsaws, pull rope and a fire extinguisher stolen from a work site. 10:11 a.m. – An officer responded to a report of a subject camping on private property. The officer made contact with the subject and advised her she was not allowed to camp on private property. 11:14 a.m. – Officers responded to a 911 call about a dispute between a landlord and his tenants. 4:15 p.m. – Officers responded to a civil dispute but were unable to assist. 4:16 p.m. – Officers filed a report on a vehicular accident. 6:59 p.m. – Officers responded to the report of a tree limb in the road. Public works officials removed the tree. 9:00 p.m. – An officer responded to a report of a road hazard, checked the area and found no road hazard. Aug. 10 12:24 p.m. – An officer filed a report on a stolen handbag, cash, ID and cards.
42 votes cast
Do you think the Ozark Folk Festival should be held the same weekend as the Veterans Day Parade? m Yes: 28.6% (12 votes) m No: 57.1% (24 votes)
m I’m not sure: 14.3% (6 votes)
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Samaritan’s Feet Shoe giveaway reaches 280 needy residents By Alex Gladden Carroll County News
For the fifth year, community members joined together to provide Carroll County kids with shoes. The families patiently stood in line, waiting until volunteers led them into a room with shoes neatly arranged on white tables. Once in the room, the volunteers washed the kids’ feet and found shoes to fit them. Tina Linenbram brought nine grandkids to the shoe giveaway from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, at the Eureka Springs High School. “I think it’s a great idea,” she said. Tina Linenbram said the event helps families as they’re getting ready to send their kids back to school. “I think that the event is kind of cool because they’re giving free shoes to people who can’t afford them,” said Rick Linenbram, one of Tina’s grandchildren who got shoes Sunday. Another grandson, Kenneth Linenbram, said the event was very helpful to the community and provided resources students need. This year, volunteers with Eureka Springs Rotary Club, Eureka Springs High School Rotary Interact Club and the Krewe of Krazo worked to give away 280 shoes to children, and sometimes adults, who needed them, said Cathy Handley, who started the shoe giveaway five years ago.
“I just think we need to give help to people who don’t have anything, and we live in a community where poverty is a problem,” Handley said. The shoe giveaway is through Samaritan’s Feet, an international organization that has served about 7 million people worldwide, said Graham Gibbs, the executive director of U.S. projects and operations for Samaritan’s Feet. The group’s founder, Manny Ohonme, is a Nigerian man who started the organization 15 years ago. Gibbs said Ohonme began Samaritan’s Feet after he had an experience with a missionary that changed his life. During Samaritan’s Feet events, Gibbs said, volunteers wash children’s feet in reference to Jesus washing his disciples’ feet but also because it gives them the opportunity to talk to the kids and share a smile. “This experience is so unique that these children will probably never forget,” Gibbs said. Gibbs and Handley met on a mission trip to South Africa, where she learned about Samaritan’s Feet. After that, Handley said she decided to start a branch in Eureka Springs. Since then, the organization has donated about 250 shoes a year to families in Carroll County, Handley said. Handley said the volunteers give the leftover shoes to school counselors who then give them away throughout the school year.
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Eureka Springs Rotarian Marie Lee washes, dries and fits the feet of Carroll County children at Rotary’s annual back-to-school shoe giveaway Sunday, Aug. 12.
Gibbs also attended shoe giveaways in Springdale, which gave away 535 shoes, and Bentonville, which gave away 200 shoes, he said. He lives in Springdale and travels internationally, attending events like the one in Eureka Springs. The Eureka Springs Rotary Club raised money for the shoe giveaway through the Victorian Classic Foot Race. The club has been involved with the giveaway since it began, Rotary President Allen Huffman said.
Interact Club President Makenzie Meyer said she likes being a part of the event because giving kids a new pair of shoes gives them more confidence. “Well for me personally, I love helping kids,” Meyer said. The Interact Club has been involved with the event for the past three years, club member Carson Mowrey said. “This is making sure our kids are taken care of in our community,” Huffman said.
Back to School: Superintendent reports smooth start on first day By Kelby Newcomb and Alex Gladden CCNNews@cox-internet.com
The new school year had a smooth start at Eureka Springs School District Monday. Superintendent Bryan Pruitt said the Eureka Springs School District had a good first day. “There are lots of kids here. It’s been pretty smooth up to this point,” he said. “So far, it seemed like the kids were all happy to be here. When you talked to them yesterday, they wouldn’t have been
happy about coming back.” Pruitt continued, “I’ve walked through the halls today, and the kids are all in their classrooms, working and smiling. Our teachers had a good break. It looks like they had a good smooth day and a good start back.” The first day back was productive, he said, and didn’t have any major hiccups. Pruitt said Eureka Springs has implemented a new curriculum in the elementary school, the American Reading Compa-
ny (ARC) Literacy Lab. “We’re excited to see how that goes. Our teachers are on board,” he said, “and we think it will be exciting for our kids to get to look at a new curriculum and learn not only as a classroom but also individually. We’re excited about that.” Pruitt continued, “In high school, all of our students will be able to take their Chromebooks home, so that’s a nice addition there.” He said the district also had about five
students going over to Berryville for the C4 program Monday morning and will have some other students going to the North Arkansas College (NAC) Berryville campus next week for the MedProEd program. “There are lots of opportunities,” Pruitt said. “We want to get in the classroom and work hard to get the students prepared. Hopefully, they will be successful when they get out, and good results will come in the end.”
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Eureka Springs police chief announces retirement By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
What happens when your work is done? Eureka Springs police chief Thomas Achord is on the case. Achord announced Monday he will be retiring from the Eureka Springs Police Department, saying his last day is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 31. He’s worked for the department since 1999, Achord said, when he started out as a reserve officer. On Dec. 31, 2014, Achord was sworn in as police chief. “I’ve worked here for 19 years. It’s been a great opportunity,” Achord said. “I’ve cherished it and had a wonderful set of experiences I’ll always keep close to my heart.” Achord remembered growing up in Eureka Springs and seeing how unique the city is. “Eureka Springs is different from a lot of communities in that we’re solely tourism-based,” Achord said. “The people who come here need to feel safe, but they also need to feel welcomed.” Eureka Springs Mayor Butch Berry said Achord has been one of the city’s strongest ambassadors over the years. “It goes back to when he was a downtown patrolman to his ultimate position as chief of police,” Berry said. “He’s going to be greatly missed for his knowledge of Eureka Springs and the diversity of Eureka.” The best part of his job, Achord said, is working with everyone at the police department. That includes all the officers,
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one at the police department, Achord said. “We’re a family up here. Everybody’s been really close, and I’ve known these folks for a long time,” Achord said. “I grew up here, so this is a community I feel very vested in. The people at the department are absolutely family, and I’ve loved every minute of it.” Achord plans to stay in Eureka Springs and hopes to spend more time with his family. He’s looking forward to focusing on his hobbies, Achord said, which include fishing, gardening, planting trees and being at the river. “It’s been an honor to serve the community,” Achord said. “My reward is the fact that the community and the folks that visit here are protected and safe.” For those interested in law enforcement, Achord said, a dedication to public service is vital. Law enforcement is constantly changing, he said, so police officers should be willing to change, too. “You have to have the ability to bend with the times. You need to be flexible. You need to be adaptable,” Achord said. That’s the exact type of person Berry hopes to replace Achord. If the new police chief is anything like Achord, Berry said, he’ll be happy. “We need someone who can work in the administration and do detective work,” Berry said. “We’re a small town, we so multi-task a lot.” He’s received three applications for the position so far, Berry said, and he’s happy to consider officers who already work at the Eureka Springs Police Department. “I always believe in promoting from within if at all possible,” Berry said. “They’re the ones who understand the department. They understand the nuances of the city. Eureka Springs is unique, and because of that, we’re going to need unique solutions.” Anyone interested in applying can stop by Eureka Springs City Hall at 44 S. Main St. or call 479-253-9703 for more information.
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GF man dies after competing in Eurekan By Samantha Jones
Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs Multisport Festival was marked by tragedy as a Green Forest man died from heart complications suffered during the cycling part of the race on Saturday, Aug. 11. His family confirmed Monday that 58-year-old William Joe Norton, Jr., also known as Chip, died after being transported to the hospital Saturday afternoon. Norton suffered from heart complications during the cycling race, his family confirmed. Bruce Dunn, who promotes the Eurekan, said Norton was transported to the hospital after having problems during the 62-mile Eurekan Gran Fondo bike race. “His family is certainly in our thoughts and prayers,” Dunn said. This is the first fatality in the Eurekan’s history, Dunn said. “We’ve been doing this for eight years. With any biking, running or triathlon events, there’s always scrapes and bruises.” He’s saddened by the news of Norton’s passing, Dunn said. “We know it’s always a possibility when you’re putting on events like this,” Dunn said. “But you certainly hope it never happens.” Norton’s sister Lori said her brother was the life of the party. “You’d walk into a room and he’d know everybody,” Lori said. “He had friends in every walk of life. He never knew a stranger. He’s somebody who you wanted to be a buddy with. He had great jokes and stories.”
Norton loved traveling, cycling and playing music, Lori said. Competing in the Eurekan, Lori said, was something Norton looked forward to. “He was having the best race he’s ever had, and I think he just pushed so hard,” Lori said. “He was not afraid of anything. He was such a daredevil.” Her favorite thing about her Norton brother, Lori said, is how he made others feel. “He just made people around him feel special and loved and wonderful,” Lori said. “He was so much fun to be around.” Norton had three children, two grandchildren and one grandchild on the way. His oldest son Jake said some of his fondest memories of his dad involve cycling. Jake remembered cycling along the beach with his mom and dad when he was a kid, saying his dad instilled a love of adventure in him. The best way to describe his dad, Jake said, is “work hard, play hard.” “If you put your heart and mind to anything, it will come back to you, and he did that in a lot of ways,” Jake said. “He built houses. He played in bands. He loved races.” Jake said he hopes everyone remembers his dad as the kind of person who always tried to improve. See Death, page 7
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CAPC denies proposal to add pages to visitor’s guide By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission won’t be purchasing additional pages in the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce’s visitor’s guide. On Wednesday, Aug. 9, the commission voted to deny a proposal adding 33 pages to the guide. CAPC director Mike Maloney explained that he had been working with an attorney to draw up an agreement, saying the proposed agreement would require the commission to pay the chamber $23,925 for the pages. The payment would be made in two installments, Maloney said, with the last installment contingent on the commission receiving copies of the guide. “Time is of the essence,” Maloney said. Commissioner Terry McClung moved to approve the proposed agreement, and commissioner Greg Moon asked if the agreement was for the visitor’s guide. Maloney said it was. McClung, Susan Har-
man and Carol Wright voted in favor of the agreement, Moon voted against it and Bob Thomas abstained. Because there was no majority vote, McClung’s motion failed. Finance director Rick Bright said the commission could still work with the chamber on the guide. “That doesn’t preclude us from making a postage agreement,” Bright said. “This would just kill the 33 pages.” Damon Henke, the chamber’s interim director, said Tuesday the idea to add pages to the guide came from Maloney. “It was an excellent idea from Mike,” Henke said. “I don’t know that it was adopted by his commission.” The chamber will continue to work on the guide, Henke said. “The visitor’s guide remains the same,” Henke said. “The content didn’t change. There will probably just be a few less pages of pictures.” The CAPC’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, at The Aud.
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Council names Buford to Ward 1 position By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs City Council appointed Tom Buford to its vacant Ward 1 seat Monday night. Alderman Terry McClung nominated Buford for the position, but Mayor Butch Berry said the council should discuss how to appoint the new council member first. The council could take a vote by show of hands or ballot, Berry said. He said both Buford and Ken Pownall applied for the position. Alderwoman Mickey Schneider said she didn’t want to vote by ballot, saying she would not sign a private ballot. “If we’re going to sign our name, why are we using a ballot?” Schneider said. “We can just raise our hands.” Berry passed out the ballots, and Schneider tore hers up before passing it to city clerk Ann Armstrong. “I have refused before and I will always refuse, because it’s totally uncalled for when we can raise our hand and will know exactly how we voted,” Schneider said. “I’m sorry. I will not sign a ballot, period.” Armstrong read the votes, saying Buford received all four votes. The council agreed to have a five-minute recess, and Buford was sworn in. When the council returned to the table, alderwoman Melissa Greene moved to discuss changing the requirements for kenneling dogs. Greene recalled a recent problem on Council Street, where a property owner allegedly failed to feed and water his dogs. The dogs weren’t wellcared for, Greene said, and the property
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owner came into compliance after hearing from the animal control officer. “The stench was unbearable, and the barking … no one should have to go through that,” Greene said. “Now there’s another one going on North Main Street where three dogs are in a shed that doesn’t meet the enclosure requirements.” Alderwoman Kristi Kendrick asked if the city could deal with problems like this by referring to its nuisance policy. “A nuisance is described as that which causes offense, annoyance or injury,” Kendrick said. “The animal control officer was dealing with it,” Berry said. “He didn’t feel there was enough nuisance to issue any complaints.” Kendrick said she wasn’t sure she understood the problem. “At this point, the discussion is kenneling of the dogs, and I think that has been resolved,” Berry said. The problem, Greene said, is how animals are being treated in the city. “For me, it’s neglect and abuse of these animals. That’s my opinion,” Greene said. Schneider said it’s not up to the council to legislate that. “Everybody knows I prefer dogs and cats over people. Just because it’s not the way you would do it doesn’t make it wrong,” Schneider said. “It doesn’t mean you should write five million laws to do it your way.” The police and animal control departments suggested some changes to the code, Schneider said. She moved to clean up the code using that input, and Berry asked her if she could get those changes
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“Everyone makes mistakes in their life. My dad was one that owned up to those mistakes and carried them with him,” Jake said. “He always tried to make things better. If you make mistakes, you can come out on the other side. That’s what I learned from him.” In lieu of flowers, donate to the Ratzlaff Legacy Foundation at https://runsignup. com/Race/Donate/AR/GreenForest/RatRace5k.
in writing at the council’s next meeting. Schneider agreed to do so. In other business, Berry said the council received a damage claim from Larry Burkett for a broken rearview mirror. Burkett had allegedly been driving on Mountain Street, Berry said, when a limb knocked down his side mirror. “He went to say something to public works, and by the time public works had gotten up there, they had already trimmed all the limbs,” Berry said. Berry told Burkett to bring the claim to the council, but Burkett wasn’t present at the meeting Monday night. Alderman Bob Thomas asked who trimmed the limbs, and Berry said it was public works. Berry said he wasn’t sure if it was a cityowned tree, and he didn’t know if Burkett knew to come to the meeting. Schneider moved to defer the topic until Burkett was there, and everyone voted against it except McClung and Schneider. Greene asked Berry if the city has ever paid one of these claims. “We’ve had in the past where we’ve been weed eating and we’ve busted somebody’s windshield or window,” Berry said. “We went ahead and paid it because it was obviously something public works had done.” Greene moved to reconsider the vote to defer, and everyone voted yes except Kendrick. Schneider then moved to defer the topic until Burkett could address the council. Everyone voted yes except Kendrick. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at The Aud.
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ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH We are a welcoming and diverse community. We invite you to join with us as we seek and serve Christ in all persons. Sunday services: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 28 Prospect, Eureka Springs 479-253-8610 THE EUREKA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET **We are accepting applications for new vendors. Come visit us for fresh fruits, vegetables, fresh baked goods, soaps, jellies, meats, and hot breakfast! In addition, the Thursday Market will now have meat. We have some great vendors here, come on down. Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Community Center, 44 Kingshighway. (location of old High School) THE GOOD SHEPHERD HUMANE SOCIETY Will hold its monthly board meeting on the 4th Wednesday of the month. For the months of March, June and September the meetings will be held at 5:30 pm. The location will be at the Good Shepherd Humane Society Meet and Greet room .
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176 JACKSON RIDGE Rd., ES August 16th/18th, 8am-noon. Couch, Leather recliner, 3 tables, Kitchen set, Deck Boat, Electric Piano, MUCH MORE! MOVING SALE SATURDAY August 18th, 8am-4pm. Rain or Shine. 24601 Red Tail Lane, Golden, MO. Furniture, Kitchen, Home decor, Toys, Tools, Sporting goods, Linens, etc. EVERYTHING MUST GO! Follow signs from Hwy 86 to Hwy J to Near Fisherman's Haven Resort.
Help Wanted
GREEN ACRE LODGE Has Immediate Opening for LPN or RN. Call 479-530-3779 or bring resume to 89 Hillside Dr., Holiday Island. CABIN RESORT IN the Beaver Lake/Mundell area is seeking a Housekeeper/dual position, 3 days or more per week. Sundays a must. Must be dependable, have transportation, cell phone. Great starting pay. Call 479-363-9991 to set up application/interview time.
Help Wanted
NOW HIRING FULL TIME HOUSEKEEPER Apply Anytime Between 9am & 9pm at Hotel Front Desk 325 W. Van Buren, Eureka Springs
CHARMING COTTAGE ON OWEN ST. 1BR/1BA on 2+ city lots. Stucco w/metal roofing and cedar trim. Built 2003, energy efficient. Nice porch and yard. Easy walk Downtown. $129,500 479-244-9155
Commercial for Sale BUSY & PROFITABLE 100% TURNKEY APPAREL BOUTIQUE FOR SALE BUSINESS ONLY PRIME LOCATION Motivated Owner Retiring 479-244-6681 BUSY PROFITABLE 100% TURNKEY Gift Shop For Sale Business Only 100K Prime Location 479-244-6681 Jim
Full-Time Position with Year Round Opportunity & Vacation Pay Available. Please Send Resume to randy@innoftheozarks.com Or Stop by Myrtie Maes to Apply 207 W. Van Buren (Hwy 62 West), Eureka Springs
OWN SOME EUREKA Excellent Opportunity. Turnkey Restaurant/Bar. Great Location and Parking. Unlimited Potential, Under $100K. Owner Financing, WAC. 479-903-0699
MORNING LINE COOK
479-253-9768
CAN-U-CANOE RIVERVIEW CABINS Part-time and Full-time Housekeeping positions available. Great place to work, flexible hours/schedules. Must have cell phone/transportation. $12/hr. 479-253-5966 GUEST SERVICES WITH RETAIL Sales experience. Must have dependable transportation and be available on weekends. Please email resume and cover letter to laurie@turpentinecreek.org
TRICK MY LEATHERS Is seeking patch sewers during BBB-Sept. 26th-30th. Could lead to future opportunities. Call Phyllis at 501-538-2611 or email resume to Phyllis.Pike@tmlpatches.com
HELP WANTED CUSTOMER SERVICE CLERK Part-time to full-time. IMMEDIATE HIRE. Weekends required. Friendly and reliable. Home baker a plus. Come have fun at Ellen's Patisserie, 5 Spring St. Apply in person.
WEST SIDE CLEANING SERVICES Now hiring housekeepers. Experienced preferred but will train. Call Bobbi 316-218-2200
NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS For Wait staff, Prep cook, Gift Shop Clerk, and Part-time Brakeman. Please apply in person at ES & NA Railway Depot. PART-TIME COOK 10-12 hours weekly-Needed at the Holiday Island Elks Lodge. Call 479-253-9783
Real Estate for Sale
Myrtie Mae’s HELP WANTED
BEST WESTERN Inn of the Ozarks THE CITY OF EUREKA SPRINGS, Department of Public Works is now accepting applications. Applications are available at the Office of Public Works located at 3174 East Van Buren, (479) 253-9600. The City of Eureka Springs is an equal opportunity employer.
LAKE SHORE CABINS At 2174 Mundell Rd. is looking for a dependable experienced part-time maintenance man. Open year round, good pay, year end bonus, vacation pay. Call Donna 479-244-5091 or Apply at office between 9am-5pm daily.
To place a classified ad in the CITIZEN, stop by the office, call 479-253-0070, or e-mail us at citizendesk@cox-internet.com
Services Offered DEBRA REID, LCSW Psychotherapy. Most insurances accepted. Call for appointment 479-244-7784. Sliding scale fee for cash payments. ELDER CARE Cooking and cleaning. Good references. 4 years experience. $12/hr. M-F, 8am-3pm. Lara 479-244-9889 HANDYMAN. Veteran Owned. Inside & out. Repairs, renew, cleanup, hauling, lawns, more. References 479-253-7147/870-505-6570. Visa/MC/Paypal. FB/@handymanservicesarkansas.
Land for Sale
HOMETOWN CARPET CLEANING Professional Residential/Commercial Carpet Cleaning, Area Rug Cleaning, Tile & Grout Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Pet Odor Removal & more! 479-418-3406
10 ACRES WOODED VIEW On private road. Electric available. Close to Eureka. $49,900 870-423-8107
LAWN CARE, POWERWASHING, GUTTERS Cleaned: Call Cody for free estimates. Serving Eureka Springs and Berryville. Call/text 870-480-2114. Senior citizen and Military discounts.
Real Estate for Sale 36'X60' RED IRON BUILDING. Insulated, 2 roll-up doors, CH/A, office, bath, water/septic. On 8 acres(MOL) w/view (more land available), 2 miles from E.S $119,000. 870-423-8107
NEED HELP? CALL BILLY! Commercial or Residential. Deck Refinishing, Power-washing, Leaf removal, Carpentry, Painting, Light construction, Gutter cleaning, Yard clean-ups, etc. 479-244-5827 RIKARD PLUMBING, LLC - 50 years plus experience. Licensed in Arkansas. We do remodels, new construction, and service calls. 417-271-0345 after 5:30p.m. 417-271-6623
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Services Offered CHIMNEY WORKS - Complete chimney services: sweeps, repairs, relining, and installation. Call Bob Messer. 479-253-2284 CLEAN PERFECTION The corners are as clean as the middle of the floor. Experienced 14 years. References available. No job too large or too small. Call 918-850-8148 (Local) FANNING'S TREE SERVICE Bucket Truck 65' reach. Professional trimming, stump grinding topping, removal, chipper. Free estimates. Licensed, Insured. 870-423-6780, 870-423-8305 HANDYMAN HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING Carpentry, drywall, decks, tile. One call does it all. We do small jobs. Bonded. Serving NWA since 1977. Bob Bowman. 479-640-5353 TOM HEARST Professional Painting and Carpentry Painting & Wood Finishing Trim & Repair Carpentry Drywall Repair & Texturing Pressure Washing 479-244-7096 TREE WORK - Skilled tree care: trimming, deadwooding and removals. Conscientious, professional arborist and sawmiller, Bob Messer 479-253-2284 SAW-N-LOGS By Tyler Thomas. Chainsaw Carving-Tree Sculpture. Commercial and Residential. See Pictures on Instagram: tylerthomas1224. Call 479-244-7853 for your sculpture! SIMPLICITY COUNSELING LICENSED Respectful Therapist with 30 dynamic success yrs. Depression, Anxiety, Trauma/Grief, Addictions, Sleep, Moods, etc. Effective Couples Therapy also. That real therapy that will improve your experience from now on. "It's your time" Call today (479) 244-5181
For Rent
For Rent RV OR TINY HOUSE Space for rent on 17 acres in Eagle Rock, MO. $300/mo. Size approx. 14'x30'. All hook-ups, including garbage are included. $35 nonrefundable app/background check fee. First/Last; $100 pet deposit, and contract-upon-approval required. creaturefeaturepetsitting@gmail.com SENIOR HOUSING 1BR For seniors age 62 and up. Quiet neighborhoods, CH/CA, refrigerator, range, grab bars in bath. Water/trash paid. Community room/laundry on site. Rent based on income. Berryville: 870-423-6860 or 870-423-2156. Green Forest: 870-438-6558 or The Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-432-9721. Equal Opportunity Housing Developments.
Commercial for Rent DOWNTOWN SHOP SPACE With GREAT windows, near PO. Reasonable. Available Sept. 1. Call Dan at 479-253-9481 or email twilighteureka@gmail.com
Pet of the Week Fantasia (No. C18-0039) is a female Lab, approximately 2 years old. She weighs in around 70 pounds. She walks well on a leash and is treat motivated. At a recent outing, she saw her reflection in a mirror and spent a good 10 minutes admiring herself. Cute beyond belief! Do you have a spot on your couch for this beauty? She is spayed and has her shots. She’s available for adoption at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs. The shelter is open from noon to 5 p.m. every day but Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call 479-253-9188.
Citizen of the Week
WALDEN PLAZA-PASSION PLAY RD. Glass front, paved parking, 1,100 sq.ft. m/l. $625 per month. Call Sherry, Mountain Country Properties, 479-253-9660.
Cathy Handley is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Handley brought the idea of working with Samaritan’s Feet to provide free shoes for Carroll County children to the Eureka Springs Rotary Club five years ago. This past Sunday, Rotary sponsored its now-annual back-to-school shoe giveaway, all because Handley shared her experience with Samaritan’s Feet many years ago. To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor. Eureka@gmail.com.
Vehicles for Sale SUBARU FORESTER 2008 63,545 miles on new engine. Odometer 127,338 miles. No accidents. Nice safe car. $6,000. 870-423-4134
Give-Aways FREE KITTENS TO A GOOD HOME Born 5/19/18, 2 dark grey striped, 1 light grey, all have white tummies/paws. Call/text 501-413-0329
Myrtie Mae’
It’s Love At First Bite At
Myrtie Mae’s!
2BR HOUSE, JETTED Bath, Hardwood floors, Wood stove, Wood fireplace, Central air. 45 acres, year 'round creek. $950/mo.+deposit. Ray 479-981-2910 A STUDIO APARTMENT Available soon. Utilities included. Pet friendly. Mountain/forest view, W/D on premises. References, Background check. Call/Leave Message 479-981-3449 10am-6pm
BEST RESTAURANT IN EUREKA SPRINGS BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN ARKANSAS
FURNISHED STUDIO-$600/MO. 39 1/2 Mountain Street. Separate entrance, hardwood floors, offstreet parking, Jacuzzi, small balcony. Utilities included. F/L+$300/deposit required. 405-287-7847
Casual, comfortable, just like home. No Reservations Required OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 5-9 PM
HOLIDAY ISLAND APARTMENTS 1BR $550/mo. Ground level w/private patio. $500/deposit. Small pet OK w/extra deposit. Call Don 479-244-5527
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VOTED “BEST IN EUREKA” Arkansas Times 2016 Readers Choice
Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily Don’t miss our famous Sunday Brunch In Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Hwy. 62 West, Eureka Springs, AR www.MyrtieMaes.com
479-253-9768
OUR 27th YEAR In Eureka Springs Smoke Free • FREE Parking Wheelchair Accessible Ramp 26 White St. on the Upper Historic Loop
479-253-8806
FINE DINING RESTAURANT & LOUNGE EXTENSIVE WINE LIST FULL BAR
FEATURING Chef Jeff Clements THURSDAYS LOCALS NIGHT $14.95 $16.95 Specials
LunchServing 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thurs., Fri. & Sat. Dinner Nightly Dinner Nightly p.m. pm Seating from 5:005-9 – 9:00 37 N. Main • 479-253-6756 • RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED
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ES Board approves continuing DeVito seeks return to ES after-school program By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
The Eureka Springs School Board voted Monday to continue the Eureka Springs Community Center’s After-School Program. The board voted to approve a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and contract with the community center for the after-school program. “I think we got everything hashed out that we needed to get worked out on that,” said superintendent Bryan Pruitt. “We’re going to pay $8,000 up front to fund the after-school program through the community center.” He continued, ‘We’re going to pay the staff according to federal labor laws. It will be like a nonprofit, so any fees or leftover funds at the end will come back
to the school district.’ ” Pruitt said the after-school program will be subject to audit. It will cost the district about $20,000 to run the program this year, he said, and the district is entering into a one-year contract with the community center. “I feel comfortable with it now,” he said. “It’s a one-year contract, so we can revisit things if they don’t work out the way the board or administration feel it should.” The board also voted to approve a MOU with the city of Eureka Springs for a school resource officer (SRO). Pruitt said James Rusterholz Jr. will be serving as the district’s SRO, and the city and school district will split the cost of his salary. “I think he will be a good fit for us,”
Pruitt said. He said the district will pay 80 percent of Rusterholz’s salary, and the city will pay 20 percent. The maximum cost to the district will be about $60,000, Pruitt said. The board also voted to approve two student transfers, a band trip to Houston and a revision to the MOU for the Connect 4 program. Pruitt said the revision specifies that the Berryville, Eureka Springs and Green Forest school districts will split the cost of the program three ways the first year and pay a percentage based on the number of students attending the program from each district for subsequent years. The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, in the administration building.
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A former Eureka Springs alderman is seeking a return to the city council. Restaurateur James DeVito has filed as a candidate for the Ward 2, Position 1 seat on the Eureka Springs council. DeVito held that seat for several years before losing in the 2016 general election to Peg Adamson, who later resigned from the position. Alderman Terry McClung has filed as a candidate for re-election to his Ward 3, Position 1 seat on the Eureka Springs council, and Caitlin Branaman has filed for the Ward 1, Position 2 seat. Harold “Harry” Meyer filed for the Ward 3, Position 2 seat. The filing period for municipal candidates continues until noon Friday, Aug. 17.
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170 West Van Buren Street, Eureka Springs, AR 72632
It’s summer and the market Is hOt!!
Eureka Office: 479.253.7321 • Beaver Lake Office 479-253-0002
NEW LISTING
1078664
$425,000
1076810
10 Park Drive, Holiday Island, AR 72631 3 Beds, 2 Full Baths, Built in 2015, 2,249 Heated SqFt, 0.70 Acres, House. THE VIEW! Situated in The Blufffs area of Holiday Island, 3 year old owner designed home sits on 2 lots and has it all! Built with little or NO maintenance in mind Features Granite in Baths, kitchen, and laundry, Delta “Lifetime” faucets, Plantation blinds, open floor plan, Anderson windows and sliding doors, Timber Tech Composite deck, leaf shield gutters, 1000 gal buried propane tank, and whole house generator. 12x20 Insulated work shop, 25x25 garage, There is a room that can be converted into a 4th sleeping area. The Bluffs are east of 23 in Holiday Island, Homes are spread out, and have FABULOUS views, quiet area. 5 miles to historic Eureka Springs, about an hour to Branson Mo, Lg deck and Screen.
1082002
$107,000
131 County Road 242, Eureka Springs, AR 72631 2 Beds, 1 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, Built in 2008, 881 Heated SqFt, 3.67 Acres, House. Cute clean home with easy access to Eureka Springs, Table Rock Lake and the Missouri area. Turn key ready! Designed for easy maintenance with vinyl window and siding. The property is exceptionally flat and in a secluded quiet area. The huge back yard is completely fenced for your pets or kids. Inside the floor plan allows for 2 nice sized bedrooms and open concept living and kitchen area. There is new flooring in the living room and master bedroom.
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1086720
$590,000
2877 Mundell Road, Eureka Springs, AR 72631
5 Beds, 3 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath, Built in 2000, 1,800 Heated
3 Beds, 3 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath, Built in 2003, 3,140 Heated
SqFt, 550.00 Acres, House. One of a kind property just 4 miles from
SqFt, 1.56 Acres, House. VIEWS! 2 Slip dock with swim deck. Home
Ponca Arkansas, and The Buffalo River, Just outside national reserves,
frame is WELDED IRON C pearlings. CAVE on property Pond over
9 miles to Boxley Valley and the elk herd. This property features
looking lake is made into natural bluff line, Inside is nicely finished.
2 houses. 550 acres MOL with the main house on the mountain
Decks off 2nd and 3rd floors. Walkway to lake is beautiful through
top. View the bluffs that have made this area so popular from the
bluffs with local stone stairs and welded handrails on both sides.
porch. Wood Horse stable, huge storage building, a couple of ponds,
The walk from Corp line to dock is not steep. Long paved driveway
and loads to discover. Interior of home is cedar. Outside front is
in makes it feel super secluded, 5 Min to starkey Marina and State
professionally landscaped and maintained. Fencing surrounds home.
Park, Less than 30 minutes to historic Eureka Springs.
1078700
$369,900
241 Hillcrest Road, Eureka Springs, AR 72631 2 Beds, 2 Full Baths, 1 Half Bath, Built in 2003, 2,208 Heated SqFt, 0.76 Acres, House. Beautiful View of Beaver lake. Log home with plenty of space. There is a lot across the street that may be purchased in addition to the home. Gently used since built. The Mundell Peninsula is one of the most desirable locations on Beaver Lake. Approximately 20 Minutes to Historic Eureka Springs about an hour to Rogers. 90 minutes to Branson. There is a “third bedroom” but it does not have a window have a window, Close to StarkeyState Park.
I have land!
Eureka Office: 479.253.7321
cell 479-244-6258
170 West Van Buren Street Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Beaver Lake Office: 479-253-0002