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Service above self
Rotary Club kicks off school year with shoe giveaway By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Thanks to the Eureka Springs Rotary Club, the new school year means a new pair of shoes for hundreds of Carroll County children in need. Rotary hosted its annual shoe giveaway on Sunday, Aug. 13, at the Eureka Springs High School cafeteria, where families from all over the county were welcome. “Every year, something touches us more than the year before. We had a couple of new Rotarians that helped,” Rotarian Cathy Handley said. “They had never done it. They said they just didn’t understand how impactful it is on your life.” Handley reported Tuesday that the club gave out 175 pairs of shoes this year, with 29 leftover pairs going to school counselors. The counselors can give those shoes out to students who need them throughout the year, Handley said. This year, she said, Rotary raised $3,500 for the shoe giveaway. That figure includes a$1,250 donation from the Eureka Springs High School Rotary Interact Club, she said. Joanie Kratzer, sponsor of the club, said her students were happy to donate to the cause. Some of them even volunteered at the event, she said. “They are helping the children in our community get a new pair of shoes to wear on their first day of school,” Kratzer said. “A lot of them came in shoes that were totally worn out, and they walked out of there with a brand-new pair of shoes. The Interact kids think it’s pretty great.” The shoe giveaway was held in conjunction with Samaritans Feet, a nonprofit organization that gives shoes to families in need. Handley said she first became acquainted with the organization when she and her husband gave out shoes in Africa. After that, Handley said, they decided to bring the organization to Eureka Springs five years ago. Her favorite part of the organization, Handley said, is its Christian roots. Rotarians washed the children’s feet before giving them a new pair of shoes, she said, and they prayed over students whose parents agreed to it. “The kids, their eyes just light up,” Handley said. “Sometimes, the parents start crying, because somebody took the time to pray over their child.” For some of these children, the shoe giveaway is their only chance to get a new pair of shoes before school starts. Handley remembered one family coming in two years ago, saying the father needed a new pair of shoes just as much as the children. He was given a pair, Handley said, and returned wearing the same pair the next year. “The people that came are truly in need and extremely thankful. A lot of them wanted to write letters back to the Rotary thanking us for what we did,” Handley said. Some of the students were especially excited about the shoe selection this year, Handley said.
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Garrett Teigen, Preston Hyatt, Carson Mowrey, Faith Martin, Brittney Halper and aspiring Rotarian Gus Louderback show off some of the shoes given away at the Eureka Springs Rotary Club’s shoe giveaway on Sunday, Aug. 13.
“We had Converse at this time, and that was what a lot of them wanted,” Handley said. “They were thrilled, because they said, ‘This is exactly what we wanted.’ I think it makes them feel like part of the community more.” Families came from all over Carroll County this year, Handley said, from Green Forest to Alpena to Eureka Springs. The club gave out more shoes than ever, she said, but hopes to give out even more next year. “Our goal is, if needed, to be able to raise enough money to give out 400 pairs a year,” Handley said. “If you say you need them, we believe you must need them.” Rotary raised the money for the event through its annual Victorian Classic event, which Handley said is the perfect
way to go. “You’re running and helping kids get shoes. That will probably never change,” Handley said. “This fundraiser will go on forever. We’re going to have a bigger, longer race this year, so we might make more money.” After all, Handley said, it’s Rotary’s job to find ways to give back to the community. “Our motto is ‘Service above self.’ There is not a single person in our club that would not give the shirt off their back to somebody who needed it,” Handley said. “We only do three things a year, and this is probably our most favorite. It’s touching, and you can’t do it without tears in your eyes. You just can’t. You can’t. There’s no way.”
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Main Street Eureka Springs has published the 21 and Fun Guide for visitors over the past three years, but that could end soon. The City Advertising and Promotion Commission voted on Aug. 9 to deny a marketing fund request that would allow the organization to continue collecting information and printing the guide. Jacqueline Wolven, executive director of Main Street Eureka Springs, asked the commission to spend $8,900 on the guide. CAPC director Mike Maloney said $3,000 of that would go to pay someone to compile the information for the publication. Maloney said he recently spoke with Mary Pat Boian, editor of Eureka Springs Independent, about how the newspaper receives its entertainment information. “[Boian] told me very candidly that the venues call them. They receive their information from the actual venues, and that’s what they publish,” Maloney said. “I can’t say the same for Lovely County Citizen, because I don’t know.” The commission could use the Independent’s information on its new mobile application, Maloney said, so long as Boian signs off on it. Maloney pointed out that the Independent staff member who has been collecting entertainment information for the 21 and Fun Guide is getting out of the business. “He doesn’t want to do that job anymore. It leaves an opening in that department,” Maloney said. Wolven said Main Street Eureka Springs worked out a contract with the Independent staff member with full knowledge of how the newspaper works. “What Mary Pat has suggested is if somebody wants to pay for the Independent material, she’s fine with that,” Maloney said. “That’s what we have been doing. We have been subsidizing that position for the past three years,” Wolven said. Boian made a statement, Maloney
said, that she doesn’t have to use a third party to get the information. “She is called by the venues. It’s to their benefit to get the message out,” Maloney said. “I’m not Mary Pat, so I’m not going to speak for Mary Pat, but she still has to have someone who compiles all that entertainment news,” Wolven said. “That’s the person we contracted with, with her knowledge that we were doing it. If you have questions for Mary Pat, you might want to have Mary Pat come and talk to you.” “Mary Pat feels very confident she will continue to receive that information from venues to publish,” Maloney said. Commissioner David Mitchell said he couldn’t get behind Wolven’s marketing fund request. “It looks like a business that is not producing a product that the businesses that benefit from it are interested in,” Mitchell said. “To come to the CAPC and ask for money for a failing business is a concern of mine.” The publication isn’t failing with visitors, Wolven said. “The customer wants this. I don’t really care if we provide it. What I do care about is I have something I can easily distribute to the customer, and that is something I see as the role of this organization,” Wolven said. “Remember, every single one of those businesses are your tax collectors. Every single one of them.” She continued, “When they profit, you do well, which allows you to send your brand message further. It’s sort of a win-win-win.” Maloney asked Wolven if she’s considered calling venues to get the entertainment information, and Wolven said Main Street Eureka Springs would have to pay someone to do that. Chairwoman Susan Harman said the commission has a good relationship with mobile app developer Chip Ford, saying they can use that relationship to their advantage to get the entertainment information out there.
“If they wanted to talk to Chip, or if they wanted to talk to the CAPC, we would be able to pass that information to Chip,” Harman said. “That’s our relationship with Chip. Really, it still comes back to the amount of money we have in front of us as to what we think makes the most sense. Do we want to spend this money … doing something like that, or do we think we’ve got other means that will produce the exact same thing?” Commissioner Bobbie Foster said she likes the publication but is worried about how much it costs to print it. Foster asked Wolven if she could take businesses one copy and they could make additional copies for visitors. That wouldn’t work, Wolven said, because not all businesses have a copy machine on-site. Wolven described what led to the creation of the publication, saying it started because the CAPC doesn’t allow venues to put private events on its calendar. “Remember the history of this. It wasn’t because we just thought of something and we needed it,” Wolven said. “It was because this didn’t exist. Now, you’re saying there’s an app and you’ll put all the venues’ information on that.” Wolven recalled an earlier CAPC workshop where Ford said he’d have to use Main Street Eureka Springs’ information to get the entertainment page on the application. “What I heard … is Chip is relying on my information from 21 and Fun,” Wolven said. “Then what I heard was [Maloney] will have to get a contract with Mary Pat in order to use that Independent information, so it doesn’t sound like that’s a done deal.” Harman said the commission hadn’t budgeted money for the publication, and commissioner Terry McClung said he wasn’t sure about supporting it. “Tying it in with the app and that thing is one thing, but as far as print and doing all that … we’re doing their See CAPC, page 9
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Council denies recommendation to temporarily move meeting space By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs City Council is staying where it is for now. On Monday night, the council considered a recommendation from the ADA Committee to move all city meetings to The Auditorium until a permanent meeting space is available. Alderwoman Peg Adamson reminded the council of the committee’s recommendation, and Mayor Butch Berry said the council could vote to move the meetings at any time. Alderman Bob Thomas moved to temporarily relocate to The Aud until the city can find a permanent meeting space that is ADA-accessible, and Adamson seconded it. Alderwoman Mickey Schneider said she wasn’t sure about that. “I’d like to point out to people that we cannot rush something so that we regret it. We are working on it,” Schneider said. “We will have something at least by January, but to put a date on it or a week or a month is going to be regrettable. We’re working on it. Bear with us, and work with us.” Alderman David Mitchell agreed, saying he understands the emotion attached to The Auditorium. “My concern about The Auditorium is I just can’t find it’s any more accessible than this room here. You can get the wheelchair outside. You can crank up the steps,” Mitchell said. “Back when we started with ADA compliance, there were an awful lot of people who had disabilities who arrived here and managed to get up.” The steps at The Aud are steep, Mitchell said. “It’s not a cakewalk any more than it is here. I have a problem being rushed into something that I don’t see is any more adequate than what we already have,” Mitchell said. “I’m not going to buy into The Auditorium temporarily.” Alderman Terry McClung remembered when the council held its mid-year budget workshop at The Aud and said it was less than ideal.
“That configuration was not really very good either, and the way the audience would have to be positioned … that seemed awful impractical,” McClung said. The biggest issue the council is facing, Adamson said, is the vagueness of when the permanent move will occur. It would be a sign of good faith, she said, for the council to move all city meetings on an interim basis. Adamson asked to hear from Kim Stryker, chairwoman of the ADA Committee, and Stryker spoke on the benefits of moving to The Aud. The Aud has a wheelchair lift, an ADA-accessible bathroom, ample seating and wheelchair-access seating, Stryker said. The council voted on the motion to temporarily move the meetings, with Thomas, Adamson and McClung voting in favor of it and Mitchell and Schneider voting against it. Because of the lack of a majority, Berry voted against the motion. “I’m not comfortable doing it either. I don’t see the advantages as much,” Berry said. Earlier in the meeting, Berry updated the council on the space available for city meetings. Berry said the city has two or three possible locations being taken into consideration, saying he’s focusing on places the city already owns. Dr. Beard’s office in the historic district, Berry said, is a viable option. “I will be presenting y’all with a floor plan on that. It can seat roughly 35 people up there with the demolition and modifications,” Berry said. The council would make its decision on the permanent move by Jan. 1, 2018, Berry said. Construction would take two months at Dr. Beard’s office, he said, which would put the council in the building around March. Thomas said the council should pick the location by Sept. 1, reminding the council of the ADA Committee’s recommendation that the council have a timeline in place for the move.
“I would say by Jan. 1 we’ll have a place picked out,” Berry said. “But you will not commit to anything earlier than Jan. 1?” Thomas said. “At this point, it’s up to the council,” Berry said. “I’ll get the documents to council, and they’ll make a decision.” The council agreed to approve a resolution allowing Berry to apply for a grant from USDA Rural Development to renovate one of the buildings the city owns into a permanent meeting space. The $50,000 grant would require the city to provide matching money, the resolution says, with the maximum match totaling $16,666. Also at the meeting, public works director Dwayne Allen spoke about local contractor Matthew Martin’s appeal to receive a weight limit exemption. Allen said trucks are limited to carrying a certain amount of weight to avoid causing damage to the streets, saying Martin wants to drive on city roads with a weight limit but doesn’t want to sign the contract to receive a permit. “He wants a permit, but he doesn’t want to take responsibility for the damage he causes,” Allen said. “He wouldn’t accept any responsibility, so he’s never had a permit.” The reason for the permit, Allen said, is to hold truck drivers responsible for the damage they might cause to roads. Martin said he hasn’t been told what the rules and regulations are for the permit. In the copy
of the denied permit, Martin writes at the bottom, “Please provide copy of applicable rules, regulations and specifications of this liability. I do not accept an unknown liability.” “That’s the sticking point. Dwayne tells me … if I get the permit, I can decide whether or not I want the permit, and if I decide I want the permit, then we can talk about what the rules and regulations are,” Martin said. “I generally want to know what I am signing before I sign it. I’m not going to sign a contract until I see what I am signing.” City attorney Tim Weaver pointed out that the permits apply to jobs Martin has already completed and said the council was being asked to approve something that is done. “Do you need the permits where I’ve been denied to use the road every day?” Martin asked, saying he included these two permits as examples. “If it’s done, there’s no reason to act on it,” Weaver said. Martin said Passion Play Road is paved by his tax dollars and said he was being extorted. “Holding money over my head, wanting me to pay something and forcing me to sign a document I don’t know the terms and conditions are … that’s extortion,” Martin said. McClung moved to approve Martin’s request, and everyone voted against the motion except for Adamson.
Monday night, August 14, 2017 Eureka Springs Mayor and alderpersons agreed to continue their twenty seven year history of human rights violation by holding city council meetings which are illegal because they specifically exclude the disabled. Maybe next year they said. I’m excluded now. Are you next? Paid Advertisement
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Insurance isn’t assuring We as a people no matter what our race or creed or sexual orientation is have basic fundamental expectations from the society that we live in or we would not. One of these that are on my shortlist are contracts that we agree to and we find out when we attempt to use the service that within and as a result of this contract that it has “fine print” and in this “fine print” that if knew we would not have participated in the contract in the first place. What I am talking about is insurance providers in the state of Arkansas. My first experience when coming to Arkansas was that it was not the people who sat on the state insurance review board that was in charge of who and how insurance was provided in the state but the carriers themselves. My experience had to do with an Insurance provider I had for over 30 years in Texas and they would not cover me in Eureka Springs. So I filed a complaint with the State Insurance Review Board and two months later was told it was just their business
practice and they would not provide service to me in the state of Arkansas. So I had to contract with an unknown provider due to the total non support by the State Insurance review board. I personally am as are others that I work with appalled as to the extent that these insurance carriers can and do misrepresent themselves when proving what they call insurance within the state of Arkansas. I would like to see a survey taken about how well the people show these insurance providers are serving Arkansas. I believe that the survey would support my claim of terrible and substandard performance. Since when do insurance companies make billions of dollars in profits and only pay out 10 percent of their premium charges. This is one of the core aspects that is behind the curtain of greed that we need to expose to the light of day and start taking back our rights we fully deserve out of this society. So if you are really want to change the world let us start with the insurance providers in Arkansas. — FERGUSON STEWART
Citizen of the Week Dana West of Abundant Health Wellness Center is this week’s Citizen of the Week. West was nominated by Fiona Richards, who said West helped save her husband’s life. “Thank you, Fiona,” Richards said. West is a registered and licensed dietician and, and she specializes in diabetes. To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.Eureka@ gmail.com.
Will it be soon enough? Wisdom teachings are there for us. We’ve had them for quite some time. Love one another. Have compassion and help those in need. Treat others as you would want to be treated. Money and physical possessions don’t bring true happiness. Take care of the planet and all its lifeforms. Beware of hatred, greed, and questing for power, prestige, and fame. Despite knowing these things, we struggle to follow them. Current events suggest we are possessed by a dark, destructive side of human nature— what Carl Jung called the shadow — albeit some of us more than others. Jung hoped human consciousness would evolve, but he feared it might not happen fast enough to save us from self-destruction. The hatred, bigotry, violence, greed, selfishness, lying, and wanton materialism in our country are the very things about which Jung worried. They are embodied in the man we elected president, but he is not alone. Many of our leaders don’t represent what is best in humanity, but what is most vile. Still, I do know a great many people who are loving, kind, compassionate human beings who embody those higher teachings. They do not follow the way of Trump. In them I recognize our growth in
consciousness. We are evolving. But will it be soon enough? — GARY TOUB, PH.D.
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It is with deep appreciation that Carroll County Music Group (CCMG) wishes to thank all who attended or performed at the CCMG 10th Anniversary Celebration and Potluck, which was held Sunday afternoon, Aug. 13, at the First United Methodist Church. The celebration of CCMG’s 10 years of steady growth and commitment in supporting education of the arts in our area and of encouraging artistic endeavor among our talented youth was enjoyed by a crowd of over 70 supporters of CCMG. Special thanks goes to First United Methodist Church for use of their Church and Fellowship Hall, to Sun Fest Grocery for providing bottled water, and especially to our talented performers: Elisha Piatt on Clarinet, Janie Matthews with Voice, the Mills Family String Quartet, and the combined members of both the FUMC Chancel Choir and the Ozarks Chorale. Many thanks to the CCMG membership who donated food for the potluck and finally, CCMG Vice President Carol Morrison, CCMG Secretary Benjamin Winn and Member Vicki Shutters are to be commended for their thoughtful planning See Forum, page 22
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n Saturday, our nation saw another nightmare come true. White nationalists met in Charlottesville, Va., for the “Unite the Right” march, which quickly led to violence between the protesters and counter-protesters. The violence escalated into the afternoon, when a car drove into a group of counter-protesters. One woman was killed, and at least 34 people were wounded at the march. It’s hard to articulate how it feels to know we live in a country where such a large group of white supremacist neo-Nazis exists. Certainly, it doesn’t feel good. These people are trying so hard to hijack what it means to be an American. They shame diversity as if it hurts our country. They scream out racist and anti-Semitic chants, and then they literally run down the people who oppose their agenda. This weekend, they took the life of a woman who devoted her time on Earth to speaking up for those who are marginalized in our society. She can’t speak up anymore. She has been silenced. And for what? So a bunch of racists could let everyone know just how racist they are? Does human life mean nothing to these people? Some will say she, along with the other counter-protesters, shouldn’t have been there. If they had stayed home, perhaps there wouldn’t have been any violence at the rally. We can’t know that for sure, though. What we do know is that protesting is an American right. Counter-protesting is an American right. We’re all allowed to exercise our rights so long as it doesn’t escalate into violence, but this rally shows you can’t count on a group of racists to shy away from physical altercations. In just the past year, there have been many marches in our country. These events include the Women’s March on Jan. 21, the annual March for Life on Jan. 27, the People’s Climate March on April 29 and the National Pride March on June 11. Despite their differences, all these marches have something in common. They included protesters and counter-protesters, and nobody died. That last part is important, so I’m going to say it
again. Nobody died. The reason the “Unite the Right” march ended in death and injury is because of the people who organized the event in the first place. Of course the reason for the rally is divisive, but most marches are. People get fired up about abortion and LGBTQ rights just as much as racism. Counter-protesters would have been there no matter what the march was for. If hateful racists knew how Samantha Jones to protest peacefully, this could have ended differently. The thing is, you can’t actively hate another group in a peaceful way. Hate is not peaceful. Hate is not quiet. Hate leads to action, and that action often ends in violence. This isn’t about your party affiliation or who you voted for in the last presidential election. It’s a deeper issue, one we’ve been trying to overcome longer than we’ve been alive. It’s about the hate that permeates our country. It’s in every nook and cranny if you look closely enough. Sometimes it wears the mask of white pride. Other times, it doesn’t wear a mask at all. That’s when we should speak up. Speak up for love, and show that love to others through your actions. Condemn white supremacy and neo-Nazism, even if it doesn’t affect you. After all, if we allow this hatred to continue, it will affect all of us eventually. I think it’s time to take a stand. I hope you’re standing with me. ••• Samantha Jones is associate editor for Carroll County Newspapers. Her email address is Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com.
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Council removes meeting DVD from approval of minutes By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs City Council struck down its July 24 decision to include the DVD recording of the meeting in the approval of the minutes on Monday night. When it came time to approve the minutes, alderman Bob Thomas said he wanted to bring the council’s vote back to the table for consideration. The reason, Thomas said, is that he didn’t realize he’d be required to watch the meeting back to approve the DVD along with the minutes. “My vote as contingent on my having read the minutes,” Thomas said. “The way it is written now to approve the DVD in order to vote … wouldn’t that mean I’d have to look at the DVD?” City attorney Tim Weaver said Thomas has the choice to watch the meeting back. “If you wanted to be assured in what you were approving, yes, you would need to view the DVD ahead of time to make
sure there weren’t alterations to it or that there were not portions of it you didn’t remember or otherwise agree with,” Weaver said. Thomas moved to reconsider the motion to include the DVD recording in the approval of the minutes, and the council agreed to do so. Alderwoman Mickey Schneider said the DVD recording is important, because it would help the council in case of legal trouble. “This was so that the courts could use the DVD legally,” Schneider said. “I did not realize when I voted for this two weeks ago that I was committing myself if I wanted to do my job correctly … to watching the DVD every week,” Thomas said. “I’m not sure how many people at this table are sitting down watching that DVD.” Weaver said the council members should watch the DVD before approving it, because their vote would make the recording one of the records of the meeting.
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“You would be committing to looking at it. If you’re going to use the DVD, you need to approve it,” Weaver said. Alderman Terry McClung suggested changing the wording in the original motion to say the minutes are corroborated by the DVD, and alderwoman Peg Adamson agreed. Adamson said she wanted to change the motion to say the council would approve the minutes or the DVD of the council meeting, removing the word “and” from the motion. That wouldn’t work, Weaver said. “If you give the court an ‘or,’ they’re going to say, ‘We don’t know which is the official record,’ and you’re making them choose,” Weaver said. “I like Terry’s idea of ‘as substantiated by,’ but would it be legally better to say ‘as clarified by the DVD?’ ” Schneider asked. The council still needs to establish that the DVD is accurate, Weaver said, and that would require council members to watch it back before approving the recording. “Without viewing it, how do you know it’s accurate?” Weaver said. When he has watched meeting recordings, Weaver added, he’s realized some things are missing. Somebody forgot to turn on their microphone, Weaver said, or their cough obscures something another council member said. “Everyone at the table occasionally turns their head away from the mic, and you lose a word or two,” Weaver said. “So if you’ve got both, which is more accurate? The minutes that have no words in it, or the DVD that you can’t hear two or three sentences at a time?” Alderman David Mitchell said the DVD is burned from the city’s computer and goes online the next day. If city clerk Ann Armstrong uses the recording to write the minutes, Mitchell said, wouldn’t that automatically make it accurate? “Would not the DVD be an extension of what the clerk is sending to the council for approval?” Mitchell said. “Is it not being reviewed by the city clerk, who is doing the minutes, which we, up to this
point, have had some concerns and questions about, which started this whole thing?” He added, “Technically, the DVD is the clerk’s minutes to us, so what’s different in the DVD and the minutes? If we accept the minutes, why don’t we accept the DVD, because it came from the clerk?” Thomas said he wanted to vote again on the motion to include the DVD recording in approval of the minutes. “All I’m saying is we need to vote yes or no on that DVD,” Thomas said. “I’d have to see it. I don’t want to commit to sitting down and watching that DVD.” Schneider asked Weaver if the council could make a statement saying the DVD recording would be the record if the city were sued and minutes were used as evidence. “No, you need to approve them each time for them to be the record,” Weaver said. “The courts are used to using minutes. They’re not used to using DVDs.” For a court to accept the meeting recording, Weaver said, the master copy would need to be in a secure place in City Hall. “It’s going to need to be under lock and key,” Weaver said. McClung urged the council to vote, saying Weaver had made himself clear about how he felt about the DVD recording. If the council kept the DVD recording in approval of the minutes, Thomas said, he wouldn’t be able to vote on that at future meetings. “I read the minutes when I vote on them. I’m going to be abstaining from this point on, because most of my weeks, I don’t have the time to sit down and watch the meeting,” Thomas said. The council voted on the motion to include the DVD recording in approval of the minutes, with McClung and Mitchell voting for it and Adamson, Schneider and Thomas voting against it. Because the motion failed, Mayor Butch Berry said, the council wouldn’t have to approve the DVD recording. “We’re not worried about the DVD anymore,” Berry said.
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Mental evaluation
Judge orders exam for Santiago, accused of slaying brother
Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Joseph Santiago admitted to investigators that he killed his brother with a baseball bat and sword. The affidavit says Joseph Santiago also admitted to being responsible for a fire at the family’s
home in April 2016. The affidavit says Joseph Santiago told investigators that he locked his brother in his room and poured gasoline on the floor before setting the home on fire. The attempted capital murder and ar-
son charges apparently stem from that incident. The affidavit says that during his initial call to the sheriff’s office on Jan. 17, the brothers’ father indicated that Alex Santiago was autistic. Unlike previous court appearances where Joseph Santiago was escorted into court separately from other defendants, he was brought into the courtroom Monday along with several other inmates from the Carroll County jail. Dressed in a gray striped jail jumpsuit, he sat quietly during the court proceedings. When his name was called, Santiago stood next to Allen. Jackson greeted Santiago, and he responded “Good afternoon, your honor.” In granting Allen’s request for a mental evaluation, Jackson also suspended the court case pending the results of the evaluation. Santiago is charged as an adult. A capital murder conviction carries a possible death penalty in Arkansas but the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to issue a death sentence to a defendant who was under 18 when the crime was committed.
Chamber of Commerce for the CAPC to support JackRabbit, a real-time reservation system. Maloney said he spoke to the Arkansas Municipal League about whether or not the commission could fulfill the request, saying he was concerned about the co-mingling of private and public monies. He hasn’t gotten a straight answer on that, Maloney said. “The bottom line is we still don’t know what the legality is. The CAPC has the authority to say yes or no to the situation in total,” Maloney said. “It’s not a matter if it’s legal or not. It’s a matter if the CAPC wants to go forward with it.” One significant issue, Maloney said, is that the chamber includes its members in the reservation system, even those who operate outside of city limits. Maloney said businesses outside of city limits pay a small fee each year to be featured
on the CAPC website if they’d like to be, but they aren’t tax collectors like businesses inside city limits. If business owners who operate inside city limits chose to sue the city for charging businesses unfairly, Maloney said, they could do that, and they might win. Mitchell moved to approve the request, but the motion died for lack of a second. Finance director Rick Bright presented the financial report, saying the cash balance as of July 31 was $430,119.93. He listed tax collections remitted in July, from June collections. He said restaurants brought in $68,861, down $2,983 (4.2 percent). Total lodging collections were $77,674, down $2,421 (3 percent). These lodging collections include: $13,642 for hotels, down $1,139 (13.6 percent); $43,576 for mo-
tels, down $208 (.5 percent); $6,813 for B&Bs, up $197 (3 percent); and $13,643 for cabins and cottages, up $271 (2 percent). Bright said the yearto-date lodging collections compared with 2016 are down $10,559 (3.1 percent) and the year-to-date restaurant collections compared with 2016 are down $3,760 (1.1 percent). The yearto-date total collections, he said, are down $14,320 (2 percent). The commission’s expenses are $127,000 under budget for the year, Bright said, and it should only take a couple of good months for the budget to stay on track. Maloney agreed. “I think July will be telltale,” Maloney said. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at City Hall.
By Scott Loftis An 18-year-old Carroll County man accused of killing his autistic older brother with a baseball bat and sword will undergo a court-ordered mental evaluation. Carroll County Circuit Judge Scott Jackson ordered the mental evaluation for Joseph Ian Santiago at the request of Santiago’s attorney, public defender Robert “Beau” Allen, during a brief hearing Monday at the Carroll County Western District Courthouse in Eureka Springs. Santiago has pleaded not guilty to charges of capital murder, attempted capital murder and arson. He is accused of beating and stabbing Alex Santiago, 21, to death inside a mobile home in the Grandview area northwest of Berryville on Jan. 17. Joseph Santiago was 17 at the time of the incident and originally was held in a juvenile facility. However, he was transferred to the Carroll County Detention Center on Feb. 9, the day of his 18th birthday. According to an affidavit from the
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whole advertising for them,” McClung said. “You’re not. It’s a piece of visitor services,” Wolven said. Mitchell moved to deny the request. The commission voted, with Mitchell, McClung, Foster and Dusty Duling voting in favor of denying the request and Carol Wright voting against it. Foster said she still supports the publication. “I do think it can be rebirthed, and I think we can vote for something rebirthed,” Foster said. “I just feel like it needs to be revamped. I’d be happy to look at a revamped version where we’re not printing 1,200 copies.” The commission moved on to a request from the Greater Eureka Springs
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Joseph Ian Santiago, accused in the death of his older brother, appeared in court Monday in Eureka Springs. A judge ordered Santiago to undergo a mental evaluation.
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Holiday Island Community Church to have workshop Aug. 23 Pastor Jeff Timm at Holiday Island Community Church will host the Finishing Touches workshop at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, in the Fellowship Hall. The seminar will look at making choices now for the future. Items addressed will include advanced directives, wills, living trusts and advanced funeral choices. You will be given specially designed items to help your family understand your wishes and not put unnecessary grief and stress on them. The seminar will ensure that what you want to happen happens, and that your loved ones only have to make minimal decisions. The workshop is open and free to the public. Call the church at 479253-8200 no later than 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22, to leave a registration message on the answering machine with your name and how many people will be coming with you. Materials will be limited to reservations made.
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Zeek Taylor, left, poses with his husband Dick Titus. The two were recently interviewed by the Human Rights Campaign in their home.
Local couple featured in Human Rights Campaign project
Dick Titus and Zeek Taylor were recently interviewed by the Human Rights Campaign as part of the organization’s Love Your Neighbor project. The interview took place in their home and was filmed by a crew from the HRC national headquarters, based in Washington, D.C. The couple talked about being the first male couple to be married in the south in a ceremony that took place in Eureka Springs, and the love and acceptance they receive from their neighbors. The Love Your Neighbor campaign is a video storytelling project focused on sharing
the experiences of LGBTQ people and allies across the south. The couple’s interview can be found by clicking on the Love Your Neighbor link at hrc.org/local-issues/Arkansas. Taylor was also recently interviewed by online national website Prowdr for their Hintergay series about gays living in non-metropolitan areas. Taylor talked about his experiences while living in Eureka Springs, what brought him here and what keeps him here. The interview can be found at prowdr.com/ relationships/eureka-zeek/.
ESSA to begin fall session in September
Eureka Springs School of the Arts will kick off its summer session in September. There will be four workshops offered at that time. Barbara Kennedy will teach “Oil Painting” from Sept. 11-15. Students will study oil painting with an emphasis on color, as well as learn about composition, shape and form. Each morning will start with a short drawing experience and then work on individual projects. Students will be encouraged to explore their own creativity. James White will teach “Reverse Glass Painting,” where students will explore a unique painting process utilizing primarily and acrylic medium on the reverse side of sheet glass. Also, the inclusion of non-tra-
ditional methods and materials such as spray painting, resists, stencils and mixed media will be explored. Students will be encouraged to recycle used or found picture frames and glass. Victoria Patti will teach “Metal Pendulum Sculpture” from Sept. 18-22. This class introduces students to forged metal design ideas that aid in competently designing their own metal pendulum sculpture. Each student will be guided and aided through a design process by learning basic principles and elements of design and applying them to forged metal sculpture. The instructor will demonstrate several forging techniques, connections and finishes that can be used in their sculpture
design. Spencer Meagher will teach “Watercolor - Inside Out” from Sept. 25-29. This workshop will focus on watercolor, plein air to studio and mastering techniques in both environments. The instructor will demonstrate various applications of watercolor techniques including washes, wet-on-wet and dry brush splattering. Students will paint two quarter sheet paintings each day. Variances in equipment will be discussed as appropriate. Sign up today, and learn more about all Eureka Springs School of the Arts workshops at www.essa-art.org or phone (479) 2535384.
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Grandma’s House Advocacy Center’s Ragball Tournament a success Grandma’s House Children’s Advocacy Center’s 5th Annual Ragball Tournament was one of the center’s most successful events since it opened its doors. The Guardians of Grandma’s House tournament began at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, and the last player walked off the field at midnight. Mount Carmel Physical Therapy took home the first-place trophy, with McDonGet
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Eurekan Multisport Festival
Photos by Tavi Ellis
The Eurekan Multisport Festival rolled into town from Friday, Aug. 11, to Sunday, Aug. 13.
Power, speed, and especially precision are key for a successful Super Sprint swim.
This competitor doesn’t waste time during the transition from swimming to cycling.
In an effort to keep athletes safe, race officials block off part of the runners’ route.
The curves and hills of Holiday Island give cyclists both challenge Rescue officials take a moment to honor the National Anthem before the race begins. and thrill.
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Photos by Tavi Ellis
First Day of School Eureka Springs Elementary School faculty and staff welcomed students back on the first day of school Monday, Aug. 14.
The faculty at ESES are always happy to help. Instructional facilitator Chrys McClung (center) and Gail Hunter and Ora Mischo, both in student support, spend the morning making sure everyone has the information they need.
The children in Mrs. Danielle’s kindergarten class are already eager to learn.
All the bus riders have been safely transported.
Both excitement and apprehension is seen on little faces as students arrive on the first day back from summer vacation.
Welcome Scotties to the first day of the 201718 school year at Eureka Springs Elementary School.
Mrs. Ellen’s cheerful disposition is a comfort to both newcomers and returning families.
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Hello, Bigfoot
Photo by Cindy Worley
Local artist Stephen Feilbach poses in front of Bigfoot, which he made out of Styrofoam. Feilbach created the work of art for ‘Bigfoot on the Strip,’ a new amusement park in Branson, Mo. It will be featured at the entrance to the park.
REFORMATION ANNIVERSARY THOUGHTS Part XI: Luther Misinterpreted and The Peasant War By Reverend Myles R. Schultz
Subsistence farming, enjoyed by the peasantry through which their lords provided a level of security, was undergoing a change as the lord’s profits took priority over the peasant wellbeing. Added to this was the ever-increasing burden of ecclesiastical taxes, with exemptions for feudal nobility and clergy, placing and extra burden upon the already stretched peasantry. To all of this add the ever-increasing cost for the basic needs of life and a rebellion was in the making. The peasantry grew increasingly frustrated with the constant promises by lords, nobles and merchants. With the flame of the Reformation growing stronger, no longer were people willing to be used and abused by either Church or State.
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Cate Brothers to perform in Basin Spring Park Aug. 19
The Cate Brothers will perform from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, in Basin Spring Park. The duo consists of twin brothers Earl and Ernie Cate, who are Arkansas natives and have been writing and performing together for more than 40 years. Both brothers are singers, with Earl playing guitar and Ernie playing piano.
ES School Menu Monday, Aug. 21 Breakfast: Warm breakfast croissant with turkey sausage and cheese, fruit cup, box of raisins, juice and milk or strawberry banana yogurt and wholesome oatmeal bar, bowl of cereal and string cheese, two wholesome oatmeal bars or mini chocolate or powdered doughnuts Lunch: Cheeseburger, sandwich veggie sides, Texas chili beans, mixed fruit, fruit cup, juice and milk or corn dog Tuesday, Aug. 22 Breakfast: Bosco pepperoni pizza stick, box of raisins, juice and milk or strawberry banana yogurt and wholesome oatmeal bar, bowl of cereal and string cheese, two wholesome oatmeal bars or mini chocolate or powdered doughnuts Lunch: Saucy been and rotini pasta with breadstick, celery sticks, fresh fruit, fruit cup, juice and milk or cheese pizza Wednesday, Aug. 23 Breakfast: Mini pancakes, fresh fruit, box of raisins, juice and milk or strawberry banana yogurt and wholesome oatmeal bar, bowl of cereal and string cheese, two wholesome oatmeal bars or mini chocolate or powdered doughnuts
Lunch: Teriyaki chicken with rice, steamed broccoli, fresh baby carrots, box of raisins, fruit cup, juice and milk or Yoplait yogurt, string cheese and Cheez-it singles whole grain crackers Thursday, Aug. 24 Breakfast: Tony’s turkey sausage breakfast pizza, fruit cup, box of raisins, juice and milk or strawberry banana yogurt and wholesome oatmeal bar, bowl of cereal and string cheese, two wholesome oatmeal bars or mini chocolate or powdered doughnuts Lunch: Chicken bacon ranch flatbread sandwich, sandwich veggie sides, crinkle fries, fresh fruit, juice and milk or peanut butter and jelly sandwich with string cheese and Cheez-it singles whole grain crackers Friday, Aug. 25 Breakfast: Biscuit and gravy with turkey bacon, fresh fruit, box of raisins, juice and milk or strawberry banana yogurt and wholesome oatmeal bar, bowl of cereal and string cheese, two wholesome oatmeal bars or mini chocolate or powdered doughnuts Lunch: Pepperoni-stuffed sandwich pocket, fresh green side salad, corn, diced peaches, fruit cup, juice and milk or Bosco sticks
Senior Center Menu The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. Lunch is served weekdays at noon. Monday, August 21 Lasagna, Italian vegetables, wheat roll and ice cream Tuesday, August 22 Lemon pepper chicken, great norther beans, kale crunch salad, cornbread and pudding
Wednesday, August 23 Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, white gravy, mixed vegetables, pears and bread Thursday, August 24 Smothered pork chop, pork gravy, potatoes and onions, creamy coleslaw and cake Friday, August 25 Beef fajitas, onions and peppers, Spanish rice, black beans, orange and tortillas
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LOOKING BACK About seven miles southwest of Eureka Springs is an enchanting spot which represents a rare combination of Ozark history and beauty. Hogscald Hollow, once an active community center for many area residents, is considered by some to contain the widest possible range of beauty to be found in the Ozarks. It has long been a popular spot for painters, providing subjects and inspiration for many landscape paintings. The name ‘Hog Scald’ was derived from the unique method of butchering wild hogs that was developed there during the Civil War and continued for years after. Soldiers from both the Union and Confederate armies would often camp in the valley, and when supplies were sparse, the hungry men would have to go boar hunting. The narrow canyon known as ‘Fern Dell’ or ‘Shut Ins’ served as a corral in which the soldiers could easily capture and kill the wild animals. Removing the hair from the rough hides was a difficult job, unless the animal had first been scalded in hot water. To do this, the soldiers would heat large rocks to red-hot temperatures and drop them into large, natural rock pits filled with water. Once the water was heated to boiling, the carcasses could then be thrown in, and when they were removed, the job of butchering was much easier. After the war, the practice was continued by area families. A small community developed there, and two or three times a year, groups of families would come to the beautiful valley and spend several days butchering hogs, canning fruits, making sorghum molasses and just socializing with close friends and neighbors. When families returned home after a few days at Hogscald Hollow, they brought with them a good supply of meat and a renewed appreciation for life in the Ozarks. While not the community center that it once was, Hogscald Hollow today is still a place of considerable activity. A good number of families still live in the valley and several small businesses have been set up there. In 1987, a 10-acre portion of the Hollow was registered as a conservation preserve to be held by the Ozark Regional Land Trust, perpetually protecting this mystical place from future development, and ensuring that it will remain an inspiration for generations to come. — Stephanie Stodden Museum Operations Manager
Photo courtesy of Eureka Springs Historical Museum
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ES board votes to accept greenhouse bid By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
The Eureka Springs School Board gave the greenhouse project the green light at its meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 8. The board voted to accept a bid for $204,000 from Davis Construction in Harrison for the construction of the greenhouse. The district was previously approved for a grant of $109,650 from the state Department of Career Education to pay for construction of the greenhouse on district property and help pave the way for the district to offer agriculture education classes. Superintendent Bryan Pruitt said the district is responsible for the construction of the concrete pad foundation and utilities. The district must also guarantee that the building is ADA-compliant, he said. “The state says it will cost you 20 percent for your pad. On normal ground, you could
do that, but this is Eureka Springs,” Pruitt said. “We have quite a few slopes, and we have to meet ADA compliance.” He said he spoke to the architect for the project, Modus Studio, about some revisions to the construction designs in order to cut down on expenses. “We have a couple of options. We would come off the back of the trades building, which already has a ramp there, and restructure that,” Pruitt said. “The initial bid from Davis was $224,000, and we’ve got it down to about $204,000 by cutting out a few things from the sidewalk and the lighting inside the greenhouse. It had some rather expensive grow lights that were about $5,000. We can construct those ourselves and save some money there.” The other option, he said, would be to reapply to the state for a grant with new construction plans and do the work through
self-contracting. “We might be able to save a little bit. I don’t know how much,” Pruitt said. “But then we’re talking about reapplying and going through the entire process again. I would like to get it going and get our kids in there.” The board opted to accept the bid from Davis Construction for the revised greenhouse construction plan. The board also voted to accept a bid for $83,100 from O’Neal’s Electric Heating and Cooling for the middle school gym heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) project. Pruitt said the district was able to cut some items in the project to get a lower bid. “One of the costs that got high on it was getting concrete behind the middle school gym,” he said. “One recommendation was us doing the cement ourselves, and basically O’Neal’s has cut it down to $83,100 with us
eliminating that and a couple of other things.” Also at the meeting, the board voted to approve a resolution stating that the district will hold its school election in September by absentee ballot and early voting only. “[Board members] Chris McClung and Al Larson are unopposed. Debbie Davis has decided not to run, so that position is open,” Pruitt said. “If we adopt this resolution, it will save us election fees by doing absentee ballot and early voting only.” The board also voted to approve the Arkansas School Boards Association Model Policy Contract as well as three student transfers into the Eureka Springs School District from Berryville and three student transfers from Eureka Springs to the Berryville School District. The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, in the district administration building.
Voter ID changes
Election commission reviews new regulations By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
First-time voters in Arkansas will now have to present a current and valid form of identification. The Carroll County Election Commission met on Wednesday, Aug. 9, to discuss the voter ID laws enacted by the state legislature under Act 633 of 2017. Under the new law, first-time voters must show a current and valid ID to receive a regular ballot. If the ID is expired, then they can show additional ID, such as a water bill or bank statement. First-time voters who fail to show ID will be given a provisional ballot, which is used to record a vote when there are questions about a given voter’s eligibility. Any first-time voter who receives a provisional ballot will have the opportunity to come to the Carroll County Courthouse and show ID either by the Monday after the election or at the provisional hearing. If a first-time voter fails to do so, their ballot will not count. Regular voters will also be asked to show an approved ID that is not expired for more
than four years. If the ID is expired for more than four years, then they can sign the “verification of identity affirmation” on the ballot in order to obtain a regular ballot. If a regular vote does not show approved ID or has an ID that is expired for more than four years and does not sign the verification of identity affirmation, then they will be given a provisional ballot. They can come to the courthouse by the following Monday at noon to show approved ID or additional ID. The ballot will count unless the election commission determines it will not for other reasons. To train the poll workers on the new laws, the commission decided the easiest thing to do would be to have them come to the courthouse to be trained. The commission voted to adopt a modified document breaking down the list of provisional voters and the reasons they received provisional ballots to use during the upcoming school election. Commission chairman David Hoover said the commission will revisit the document before the next general election.
Also at the meeting, election coordinator Sherry Cochrane announced that she had received resolutions from the Green Forest School Board and the Eureka Springs School Board declaring that they would not be opening polls for the upcoming school election on Tuesday, Sept. 19, because the board seat races are uncontested and there are no millage increases on the ballot. The school elections will be done by early voting and absentee ballots only, she said. The Berryville School District is requesting a 4.45-mill increase in the election, she said. Cochrane informed the commission that the deadline for having a list of poll workers ready is Monday, Aug. 28. “If we could have the list ready before that date, it would help me out a lot,” she said. The commission agreed to set up three voting machines and three laptops for the Sept. 19 school election and have nine poll workers on site. Two of the laptops will be used for check-in, Hoover said, and the third will be used as a help desk. The polling site for the Berryville millage
election will be the Berryville United Methodist Church, he said. Hoover suggested having 25 provisional ballots available because of the new voter ID laws. Under new laws approved by the Arkansas legislature, Hoover said that school districts will have to hold their elections either on the date of the primary election or on the date of the general election. “Each school gets to choose when to have theirs,” he said. “We would like them all to vote at the same time, but it’s up to the districts.” He discussed the matter with commissioner Gary Deramus, and they decided to visit each school board this fall after the September election to present a list of pros and cons for having the school election on the date of the primary election or general election. Cochrane said the commission has been fortunate to always have great working relationships with the school districts in Carroll County, and she believed the schools would be willing to hold their elections at the same time.
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howling for at least an hour straight. She called back before the animal control officer arrived on the scene and advised they had stopped. The animal control officer checked the area to monitor the situation and determine the dogs’ location. 10:35 a.m. — An officer responded to take a report on alleged abuse. 11:21 a.m. — A caller reported an audio cable had been taken from the back of his work truck. An officer responded to take a report. 2:38 p.m. — A caller advised of a two-vehicle accident in front of an area business. There were no injuries, and the vehicles had been moved. 7:30 p.m. — The owner of an area hotel requested an officer to take a report on missing property. An officer responded and took a report. 7:30 p.m. — A 911 call was received regarding a camper coming into town that tried to run someone off the road. An officer responded but was unable to locate the vehicle. Aug. 10 2:58 a.m. — A caller reported her phone had been left in a taxi, and an officer spoke to her. 5:47 a.m. — Multiple calls were received about a possible domestic disturbance at Lake Leatherwood. Officers responded and spoke to both parties. They reported it was verbal only. 12:54 p.m. — A caller requested to speak to an officer about some threatening comments made toward her. 1:58 p.m. — A caller advised of a black truck that passed them on a double yellow
at a high rate of speed, causing some dangerous circumstances. An officer responded and checked the area but was unable to locate the vehicle. 10:39 p.m. — The owner of an area bar brought a subject into the police department who stated her boyfriend choked her and drove off, leaving her in the city. She advised her boyfriend was intoxicated and was driving to Green Forest. Carroll County Sheriff’s Office was advised of the situation. A report was taken, and the boyfriend was later arrested in Eureka Springs for driving while intoxicated and aggravated assault. Aug. 11 11:12 a.m. — A caller advised of a dark green vehicle that had crossed the center line, gone off the road, hit a road sign and kept going. An officer checked the area but was unable to make contact with the vehicle. 5:56 p.m. — An officer responded to an alarm at an area business. All doors were secured. 8:49 p.m. — A 911 call was received regarding altercations in front of an area bar. Officers responded and found no altercation. One subject stated that the other subject had broken his phone. The second subject stated that the phone was already broken. A report was taken. 9:59 p.m. — A caller advised that a vehicle was in the ditch. An officer advised the caller to call a towing company to help get the vehicle out. The car was removed from the ditch, and no damage was done. A report was taken. Aug. 12 9:56 a.m. — A caller advised that someone backed into her vehicle at an area bank. An officer responded and took a report.
1:11 p.m. — A caller advised of vehicles parked in the red zone at the library. An officer responded. 1:12 p.m. — A caller advised a local business had its door unlocked and no one was inside. An officer responded and advised the door was locked when he arrived, and the owner was on the scene. 1:48 p.m. — Multiple calls were received about a business’s music being too loud. An officer responded and spoke to the owner, who advised they would keep the music down. 5:05 p.m. — A caller advised of an erratic driver coming into Eureka Springs. An officer responded but was unable to make contact. Carroll County Sheriff’s Office was notified. 7:21 p.m. — A caller advised of a beatup white van parked by the ATM at an area bank. The caller stated that a female subject had gotten out of the van with a tool in her hand and was walking toward the ATM. An officer responded, but the van was gone on arrival. There was no evidence of damage or tampering. 11:12 p.m. — A subject was arrested at a routine traffic stop for driving while intoxicated and driving left of center. Aug. 13 1:44 a.m. — Multiple calls were received about an intoxicated male in front of an area bar refusing to leave. An officer arrived and requested EMS for the subject for a laceration on his head from a fall. The subject refused treatment and was taken into custody for public intoxication and an outstanding warrant for failure to pay. 6:40 a.m. — An alarm company advised of an alarm going off at a residence. The company and the resident
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both called in to cancel the alarm. 3:48 p.m. — A caller reported individuals going into a vacant building. Officers responded and arrested a subject for criminal trespassing and possession of a controlled substance. 4:05 p.m. — A caller advised they had been rear-ended. An officer responded and took a report. 5:12 p.m. — A caller advised of a loud group of people near Pendergrass Corner. An officer responded and spoke to the group. 6:13 p.m. — Multiple calls were received about an alarm at an area business. An officer responded, and the alarm was shut off. All was well. 10:34 p.m. — A caller advised they could hear gunshots near their hotel. An officer responded and advised he could not hear any going off. Aug. 14 12:36 a.m. — An officer responded to a noise complaint on North Main and spoke to the residence in question, who advised they would comply with the city noise ordinance. 1:09 a.m. — A complainant advised that there was loud music and a party going on, and a fight had broken out. Officers responded to the residence on North Main, and a subject was arrested for disorderly conduct. 1:38 a.m. — An officer responded to an area residence on North Main in reference to a white pickup making noise. The officer spoke with the driver, who advised he was having mechanical issues. The officer advised the driver that he couldn’t park the truck on the sidewalk, so they pushed it into a parking space.
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Aug. 19: God Does Exist
Everyone is invited to a half-day event on “God Does Exist” by Ivy Conner from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Jerusalem Chapel at 935 Passion Play Road in Eureka Springs. This study is designed to examine the existence of God scientifically, logically and biblically. Included will be a look at the five questions atheists cannot answer. A free book will be given to everyone in attendance, and snacks will be provided. For more information, contact Ivy Conner at 800-2909032.
Aug. 19: Sun Celebration Party
p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. Meetings will begin with a focus on the chakras and will include music, chantings and teachings. Everyone is welcome.
August 21: Metafizzies Meeting
The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) meeting will feature a group discussion on spiritual topics at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. All are welcome.
Aug. 25: Carroll County Fair Poultry Testing
Learn all about solar eclipses and the science of space exploration at the Berryville Community Center from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. The Arkansas Museum of Discovery’s Spaceship Museum will be open to board at any time with special presentations and activities throughout the afternoon. This special Sun Party is hosted by the Carroll and Madison Library System. All attendees will receive a free pair of eclipse viewing glasses. For more information, call 870423-2323.
Carroll County Fair and Livestock will test all poultry shown at the fair from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at the Carroll County Fairgrounds. Poultry will not be eligible for entry at the fair without a NPIP certificate, which will be issued at the time of testing. On the day of entry, the NPIP certificate must be presented at check-in. Waterfowl are exempt. For any questions or more information, email CarrollCountyFairgrounds.com or call Sherry Ream at the Carroll County Extension Office at 870-423-2958.
Aug. 20: EUUF Service
Aug. 25 through 27: VW Festival
Dr. Laura Tyler, new CEO of Ozark Guidance Center, will discuss successes and challenges of the current state of mental health services, the role of the Arkansas Legislature, services available and her vision for mental health at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at 17 Elk St.
Aug. 20: Hinduism and Yoga
Asha Ravari will explore the diverse practices of Hinduism and Yoga at 5:30
The 25th anniversary of the Eureka Springs VW Festival will be held from Friday, Aug. 25, through Sunday, Aug. 27, at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. There will be a variety of over 400 new and vintage Volkswagens. The parade this year will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Inn of the Ozarks. The VW Festival is a proud sponsor of the Good Shepherd Humane Society, and pets will be available for adoption at the show. To register a Volkswagen for the
show or for more information, visit EurekaSpringsVWShow.com.
Aug. 27: EUUF Service
Join the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) for the annual EUUF Potluck and Swim Picnic at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, at Wild Plum Cabins at 803 CR 317. The potluck dinner will begin at 5 p.m.
Sept. 16: Community Yard Sale
A Community Yard Sale sponsored by Carroll County 4-H will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Carroll County Fairgrounds. Booth space is $20, and admission is $1 per person. For more information and pre-registration for booths, call 870-423-2958.
ONGOING MEETINGS
A Universal Worship Service will be held from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. every Sunday at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. in the downstairs meeting room to celebrate the world religions with candle lighting, readings, music and prayer. All are welcome. There will be Shamantha and Tonglen meditation practice under the guidance of Khentrul Rinpoche at 5:30 p.m. every Monday. For more information or directions, call Alece at 479-244-6841 or Gary at 479-244-6840. Rabbi Rob Lennik will hols Shabbat Services the first and third Friday of each month at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. in Eureka Springs. For more information, call 479-633-9221 or email rblennick@gmail.com. The Eureka Springs Carnegie Library
hosts a weekly Song and Story Time for toddlers and preschool children and their caregivers at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday at 194 Spring St. The Good Shepherd Humane Society (GSHS) holds its monthly board meeting at 1 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month in the shelter’s meet-andgreet room. All are welcome. 2nd Saturdays Eureka Springs will be held on the second Saturday of each month through November at 2006 CR 266 in Eureka Springs. Each time, music will start around 5:30 p.m. and last until around 10 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring their own lawn chairs, ice chests with their own beverages and a food item to share. Each month’s potluck supper will have a theme, and certain foods will be provided. The event is free of charge, but there will be a donation box to help cover the costs of musicians and supplies. A support group for those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers is held at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month at ECHO Community Room. For more information email Sally at SarahG@arkansas.net or call 479-981-1587. New Day Fellowship will host a prayer night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday at 440 Passion Play Road in Eureka Springs. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend this quiet time and meet with God for prayer and meditation. 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.
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n apple a day ... carrots are good for your eyes and fish is brain food. Jim Fain Modern science, improvements in the understanding of diet and health and the ability to get the word out has given us a way to trust Granny and tell her stories. A good book is SuperFoodsRx, written by Steven Pratt, MD, and Kathy Matthews. The idea behind this book is hardly provocative but is good enough to fill 336 pages. The authors write with authority that some foods are dramatically better than others for our health and longevity. No big duh here. The foods they choose won’t surprise you but the strength of the book is in the recipe section and in replacement selections just in case you absolutely hate a veggie such as spinach. They give you a list of other dark green leafies, romaine lettuce or orange bell peppers. The book even includes suggestions on the selection of meat. The foods that are written about in detail and suggested by the authors to be the “14 foods that will change your life” are: beans, blueberries, broccoli, oats, oranges, pumpkin, wild salmon, soy, spinach, tea-green or black, tomatoes, turkey, walnuts and yogurt-active culture. Anyone who has visited with me knows I have been suggesting this sort of food selection for a long while. As long as there is good kidney function and no gout, this South Beach style of eating is just plain good for you whether you are 6 or 60 years old. A strength of the book is that Dr. Pratt leads you away from the 20th century world of macronutrients (proteins, fats and carbs) into the 21st century of micronutrients, phytonutrients, carotenoids and antioxidants. In a very detailed way, he supports my assertion of choosing your veggies according to the shortest distance from the garden to your table. I say we should seek organically grown, nonGMO and strongly support our farmers’ market. My only disagreement is that like many MDs he is far too conservative about the use of nutritional supplements. Even though the doctors have ample and powerful evidence to the contrary, many undervalue supplementation. Maybe Granny knew something he doesn’t.
ARIES: In the back of your mind is a little voice telling you what you can’t accomplish. Time to give that negative Nellie an atomic wedgie, and blast her out of your psyche. TAURUS: You don’t want to go on because things are tough. But, honestly, when have things ever been easy with you? The universe will help when you quit being a diva. GEMINI: Wearing your heart on your sleeve doesn’t accomplish much, but touting your gallbladder on your pants leg means you get a whole bench to yourself on the subway. CANCER: Your immediate reactions are fine, it’s when you stop and think that causes trouble. Clear away the smoke coming out of your ears; it’s time to change the oil in your brain. LEO: Oh sure, it’s all fun and games until someone loses the bag of snakes in the break room. After that, it’s screaming and mayhem and someone setting the coffeemaker on fire. So, you know, a typical Thursday. VIRGO: Laugh like you haven’t a care in the world, love like you don’t have a clue. You’ll end up with a sore throat and herpes, but you’ll have some great stories to share at the clinic. LIBRA: Monday is a game-changer for you, because you’ll go from Minecraft to the Game of Thrones edition of Monopoly. Only pass GO if you’re dragon-proof and bring a fresh pair of shorts. SCORPIO: A pretty girl is like a melody; you get one refrain stuck in your head for days and you’re ready to put your face in a blender. Next time, skip the looks and go for someone with personality and a closet stocked with batteries. They’ll know how to change your tune. SAGITTARIUS: It’s not easy being green. Get up to speed in your new profession, because no one’s
kissing frogs to promote them to royalty anymore. Princesses don’t have time for that. CAPRICORN: You can explain all you want, but there’s still a huge scorch mark on the couch and a rip through space and time in the carpet. Your sweetie is going to be pissed. Buy some flowers and call Neil deGrasse Tyson. AQUARIUS: The secret to a
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good attitude? Buy them in bulk. Why wear one out when they come in 12-packs and you can sport a fresh one every day? It’s even better if you get a Groupon. PISCES: No one knows your full potential unless you show it to them. Just make sure it’s fully dressed first, so you won’t have an uncomfortable conversation in the HR office.
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Gena Langley was named the new Salsa Queen at the Eureka Springs Farmers’ Market Annual Salsa Contest on Thursday, Aug. 10. Pictured from left to right are Cecille Berry, Langley, Sophia Asmus and Kaylynn Toombs.
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and execution of this marvelous event. CCMG is a non-profit organization that makes a difference in the lives of our our area’s rising artists ... become a member! Visit our Facebook page or contact Sharon Parker at her email address. Sincerely, – SHARON PARKER CCMG President Carroll County Music Group
Our nation’s greed
The RAISE act is not based on facts. Wages are low in the US because that is what US corporations want. That is what your donors want. That is the way that both parties want it. We want low-priced everything and don’t bother us about whether it is safe, unhealthy or bad for the planet. My wife and I both have associate’s degrees and worked hard and honestly for the chance to retire. We have saved enough money to not be a burden to anyone. We take people as we find them. We treat people as we would hope to be treated. Not because it was beaten into
us but because we know the difference between right and wrong. But, with our education and the savings we have, under RAISE we would not be welcome here. We scored only 18 out of the required 30 points. In this way the RAISE act is a success, we are just who you would want kept out, because we feel so much empathy for the millions who desire to better their lives and help to make this amazing place, a monument of hope, opportunity and tolerance. We want to share the incredible richness of North America with all who need and desire it, not just those who wish to exploit it. Who do you feel empathy for Mr. Cotton, Tyson’s, Walmart or maybe the Koch Brothers? You, I am sure, will continue to fight for the wealthy right-leaning powerful, you will pander to the fears of those who blame their problems on anyone who doesn’t look or talk or worship like them. The Nazis had great success with this tactic. Government based on fear is tried and true, but it is wrong, it is based on lies and it is un-American. I hope our nation can be great again and be that vision of hope, that beacon of freedom that once again proclaims,
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This female western diamondback rattlesnake at Snake World between Berryville and Eureka Springs recently gave birth despite never having a mate.
“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” You talk as if you have to protect us from them, we are them, and they are us. If we can’t embrace all of mankind and save our little, insignificant planet at the same time, it is all for not. - MARK EASTBURN
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