Lovely County Citizen Sept. 3, 2015 by Lovely County Citizen

New environment

VW Invasion

Volkswagen show brings crowd

Rescued tiger finds home at TCWR

Pages 10-11

Page 9

Visit us online: www.lovelycitizen.com

YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

VOLUME 16 NUMBER 22

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

ACT OF VALOR Firefighter risks life to save partner n Page 3

n Splitting

n New tram on

n Ordinance 2223

City, county at odds over parking lot project

City council waives competitive bidding

Attorney general says no basis in state law

Page 4

Page 5

Page 7

the check

way for city

unenforceable?

Page 2 – Lovely County Citizen – September 3, 2015

HOLIDAY ISLAND 16 Year

FOOD SPECIALS $5.99 EVERYDAY

Anniversary Giveaway

Reg. Sub Sandwich * Chips * 20 oz Fountain Drink

FRIDAYS

BUY 1 PIZZA GET ANOTHER (of equal or less value) AT HALF PRICE Prize Value

1,33100* Drawing: September 7th Need Not Be Present to Win

SATURDAYS

Open EVERYDAY 10am – 5pm

Come See Us and Enter Today!

3022 E. Van Buren Eureka Springs

SUNDAYS

Buy 1 Burger 2nd One Half Price

Buy 2 Personal Small Pizzas Get 3rd One Free

479-253-2424 www.eurekaamish.com *Winner Responsible for Delivery. Must be 18 or older to participate.

2 Parkwood Drive • Holiday Island 479-253-7556

BUTLER HOLLOW PROJECT REVISITED PUBLIC MEETING AT

309 W. VAN BUREN, EUREKA SPRINGS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH • 5:30-8:30PM WE HAVE NEW ALTERNATIVES! COMMENT PERIOD OPEN TO ALL. WE’LL BE SET UP TO HELP YOU RESPOND ON COMPUTERS.

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! • RESPONSE DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 10TH CARIBE SALSA SERVED!

DRAWING FOR PRIZES AT 7:45

GREAT PRIZES

Julie Kahn Hand Colored Print • Butler Hollow T-Shirt Eric Torgerson’s Glass Fairy GIFT CERTIFICATES FROM Flora Roja • Granny’s Place • Allison Art Company “Ronna” Oil Blend & Many More

Dispatch Desk Aug. 24 7:59 a.m. — An officer searched for but could not locate a reported stalled vehicle. 11:02 a.m. — A 911 hang-up was accidental. 5:32 p.m. — An individual reported to be waving his arms in distress was sitting down when officers arrived on the scene; he was OK. 8:02 p.m. — A caller reported a woman entering his residence looking for her cat and asked for a welfare check. Officers could not locate the woman. No word on the cat. 8:27 p.m. — An officer filed a report on a one-vehicle accident. 8:30 p.m. — A driver filled his car with gas and left the roadway following reports of a vehicle blocking the road. Aug. 25 3:50 a.m. — A subject was arrested for driving on a suspended license. 5:05 a.m. — An alarm was malfunctioning. 4:28 p.m. — An officer filed a report on theft of property. 10:14 p.m. — An officer searched for but was unable to locate reported shots. Aug. 26 4:43 p.m. — An intoxicated woman was taken home. 8:13 p.m. — An officer filed a report on vandalism. 11:33 p.m. — Officers assisted state police on a traffic stop. Aug. 27 9:36 a.m. — An officer filed a report on a two-vehicle accident. Aug. 28 3:12 a.m. — The parties in a fight split up. 4:29 a.m. — An officer searched for but could not locate the source of noise after a complaint. 8:34 a.m. — A driver delivering beer reported that someone stole a case of the beer. After officers located the subject, the beer was returned and the driver didn’t wish to press charges. That thief got off lite. 11:22 a.m. — An officer advised a young female not to walk in the middle of the road. 3:36 p.m. — A vehicle reported to be driving erratically drove fine through town. 8:11 p.m. — An officer escorted a female home.

By Samantha Jones

Aug. 29 12:25 a.m. — A subject was arrested for driving on a suspended license, driving while intoxicated, implied consent and no tail lights. 3:49 a.m. — Officers were unable to locate suspicious males. 11:46 a.m. — Officers searched for but did not locate a man reported to be standing by the roadway. 12:30 p.m. — An officer spoke with both parties in an argument. 2:10 p.m. — Officers searched for but could not locate a woman reported to be sleeping by the road. 5:07 p.m. — An officer responded to a possibly intoxicated male leaving town. 5:25 p.m. — A female subject was transported to the ER. 7:13 p.m. — An officer responded to a disruptive male on Washington Street. 9:18 p.m. — Officers assisted the fire department with traffic control. 11:14 p.m. — A subject was arrested for driving on a suspended license and on warrants. Aug. 30 1:48 a.m. — A subject was arrested for driving while intoxicated, refusal to submit and driving left of center. 6:29 a.m. — An officer told subjects camping on a business’s porch to move on. 7:06 a.m. — An officer notified SWEPCO of a power line that was down. 7:18 a.m. — An officer attempted to locate a stolen phone. 6:40 p.m. — An officer filed a report on a hit and run. 7:01 p.m. — A subject was arrested for driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident, no insurance and no seat belt. Aug. 31 5:22 a.m. — An officer searched for but could not locate a reported suspicious male.

Correction The Eureka Springs City Council approved on first reading at its Aug. 24 meeting an amendment to Ordinance 2229 that would allow alcohol sales from 10 a.m. to midnight on Sundays. A story in the Aug. 27 issue described the amended hours incorrectly.

September 3, 2015 – Lovely County Citizen – Page

Act of Valor

Eureka Springs firefighter risks life to carry partner from burning trailer By Alana Cook

Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

Minutes seemed to turn into years as Josh Beyler crawled through super-heated gases in a pitch-black trailer Saturday night to find his partner, Rod Wasson. Temperatures were hotter than asphalt in the dead of an Arkansas summer as Wasson struggled for air after his breathing regulator got knocked off while the two firefighters were inside the trailer. “He kept shouting ‘help, help, get me out,’ ” said Beyler. Beyler and Wasson were six feet inside the trailer manning the fire hose — Wasson was manning the nozzle and Beyler was behind him — when the hose got tangled up on the trailer’s front door. Firefighters are trained to never let go of the hose and never leave their partner behind, so Beyler stayed with the hose. He turned away briefly and slid himself down the hose in total darkness to pull it loose from the door. When he realized the hose was caught, he turned back to where Wasson was on the nozzle and realized his partner was gone. Though last Saturday night’s fire behind a house at 326 Grand Ave. is still under investigation, Beyler remembers what he heard and felt. Like a U.S. Marine running to the sound of the guns during battle, Beyler made his way in the smoke-filled darkness to the sound of his partner’s cries for help. “I heard a noise and my partner started shouting. I grabbed the hose line and went to the noise to find him. When I found him, I noticed his regulator was knocked off,” he said. “I knew he was in a lot of trouble because we were in a toxic environment with super-heated gases.” Fireman’s code On a Saturday night when many 20-somethings were letting loose in local bars, Beyler was working to save his partner’s life. Though just 22, the volunteer firefighter and part-time EMS worker never thought twice about pulling his 48-year-old partner from the burning trailer. “I went to my training … every firefighter is trained to rescue their partner,” he said. It was the moment Beyler — and every firefighter — trains for, but hopes will never come. That’s when Beyler said his adrenaline kicked in. When he found that Wasson’s breathing regulator had been knocked loose, he called “mayday” and asked for a backup light at the front door. Eureka Springs firefighters who were on the scene lit the door so the two could get out.

Photo courtesy Eureka Springs Fire & EMS

Eureka Springs firefighters Rod Wasson, left, and Josh Beyler, right, catch their breath after responding to a call. Wasson remains on a ventilator in critical condition in the burn unit at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo., after he sustained injuries when his breathing regulator was knocked from his face while responding to a trailer fire last Saturday night on Grand Avenue in Eureka Springs.

Every breath Wasson took without his regulator was like inhaling fire; every second counted against his life. Unable to see through the smoke-filled darkness, Beyler felt for his partner’s mask. He was focused, he was determined ... he was a firefighter. “I loosened part of the strap of his SCBA and dragged him out,” he said. “It was definitely my adrenaline pumping. My mind was so focused I did what I had to do. The guys took him from there.” Beyler walked a disoriented Wasson down to medics who were waiting in the parking lot. They put a breathing tube down Wasson’s airway and Mercy Lifeline medics flew Wasson to the burn unit at Springfield’s Mercy Hospital. Beyler exhaled a breath of gratitude. “He had the best medics out there, man,” he said.

After Eureka Springs Fire & EMS workers loaded Beyler into an ambulance and his adrenaline began to slow down, his thoughts turned to his partner. He wasn’t seriously injured, but what about Wasson? “Once I got out, all the emotions kicked in and I started worrying about him. ‘Is he OK? Is he going to make it?’ I wasn’t sure.” Beyler said he is thankful for the intensive training ESFD gives its firefighters and emergency workers. “We try to keep communications thick,” he said. “Eureka Springs Fire Department has done very well in getting me trained for those situations.” Beyler was back on call the next day and the ESFD chaplain and Wasson’s family have been at his bedside since the wee hours of Sunday morning, praying for the full recovery of their co-worker, father and friend. Chris Mattes of Mercy Lifeline made the one-hour drive to the hospital in the middle of the night and waited by Wasson’s side until the ESFD chaplain and Wasson’s family arrived. As of Tuesday afternoon, Wasson remained on a ventilator in the critical care unit, where Eureka Springs Fire Chief Randy Ates said he would remain for at least three more days “barring any unforeseen issues.” “Wasson still responds to touch and voice and is aware when his family is in the room,” said a press release from the fire department. Outpouring of love and support There has been outpouring of love and support for Wasson and his family and a GoFundMe account that was created to support the family while they are at his bedside has exceeded the $5,000. The fire department has been flooded with calls from news media and citizens asking about Wasson’s prognosis. Because of the donations, both of Wasson’s sons, Kolby and Tyler, were able to take a leave of absence from work to stay close to their injured father and concerned grandparents. “The family gratefully acknowledges the donations which have poured in to help offset their unexpected costs … and all of the emails, posts, text messages, prayers and good wishes,” said the press release. Even Fort Smith EMS lent a hand. “A tip of the hat also goes to Ft. Smith EMS for their generous $750 donation to help the Wasson family,” the fire department press release said. Investigation Eureka Springs Fire Marshal Jimmy Kelley and the Arkansas State Police launched an investigation See Fire, page 11

Page 4 – Lovely County Citizen – September 3, 2015

The Citizen is published weekly

City, county at odds over payment for parking lot repair

on Thursdays in Eureka Springs, Arkansas

By Scott Loftis

by Rust Publishing MOAR L.L.C.

CarrollCountyNews@cox-internet.com

Copyright 2015 This paper is printed with soy ink on recycled paper. Subscription rate: $57.50/year MANAGING EDITOR: Scott Loftis ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Alana Cook EDITORIAL STAFF: Samantha Jones DESIGN DIRECTOR: Melody Rust PHOTOGRAPHER: David Bell ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVES: Karen Horst, Jim Sexton, Diane Newcomb CLASSIFIEDS/RECEPTIONIST: Cindy Worley CONTRIBUTORS: Beth Bartlett, Jim Fain CIRCULATION: Dwayne Richards OFFICE HOURS: Monday–Tuesday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Thursday–Friday 9 a.m.–Noon Closed Saturday & Sunday

Editorial deadline is Tuesday, noon Email: Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com Classified deadline is Tuesday, noon Classifieds: citizendesk@cox-internet.com (479) 253-0070

Display Advertising: Karen Horst ma_dank@ymail.com 620-382-5566 Diane Newcomb carrollcountyads@gmail.com cell: 479-253-1595

By all accounts, the repair of a blocked storm drain underneath a parking lot in downtown Eureka Springs was a success. Settling the financial issues related to that repair? Not so much. The City of Eureka Springs has offered to reimburse Carroll County $51,255.80 for the county’s portion of the project. That money would come from a grant of $69,413.50 that the city received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The city would keep the remainder of the grant money. Carroll County Judge Sam Barr has refused to accept the city’s offer. Barr says the county’s total cost for materials, equipment rental and labor was $107,879.79. “I don’t think it’s right,” Barr said. “I don’t think the county ought to lose money for trying to help.” At a March 16 meeting of the Carroll County Quorum Court, Eureka Springs Mayor Butch Berry told Barr and the county’s justices of the peace that the storm drain located underneath the parking lot between the Carroll County Western District Courthouse and the Auditorium in downtown Eureka Springs was almost completely blocked by a large stone. Berry said the drain path that was originally four feet by six feet had been reduced to “approximately 12 inches square.” Berry said that in the event of heavy rains, the water could back up and flood the

bottom floor of the courthouse. “We’ve really got an emergency at this point in time,” he said. Berry told the quorum court that the city had been awarded a FEMA matching grant that would cover half the cost of the project. He asked the county to provide labor and materials to assist with the project. “We’re hoping that if we can get the county to supply material and labor, we can meet the match,” Berry said at the time. The county owns the parking lot and leases it to the city, which collects money from parking fees. JPs approved transferring money into an account to fund the county’s portion of the repair, and the city and county worked together on the project. County crews handled the actual repair of the storm drain, while the city was responsible for repaving and painting the parking lot. Because the project had to be completed by a specific date to meet the grant requirements, Barr said the county paid significant overtime to its Road Department employees to make sure the deadline was met. “Our men worked in the rain and everything else to make sure they got this grant,” Barr said. “We did everything but the parking lot.” In an Aug. 21 letter to Barr, Eureka Springs Public Works director Dwayne Allen notes that the total final cost for the project was $146,079.38, including $38,199.59 for the city’s portion of the work. Allen says the FEMA grant was based on the original

Advertising deadline: New ads – Thursday, noon Changes to previous ads – Friday, noon

Cash Paid for

Gold ~ Silver Diamonds ~ Coins

VINTAGE

FREE CIRCULATION NEWSPAPER P.O. Box 679 • 3022-H East Van Buren Eureka Springs, AR 72632 (479) 253-0070 • Fax (479) 253-0080

www.lovelycitizen.com

JEWELRY CO. 82 Spring St. • Eureka Springs 10 - 6 • Wed - Sun Phone 253-5022

cost estimate submitted during the application process. “The grant will not cover the total cost and the City of Eureka Springs never agreed to pay the total cost,” Allen says in the letter. “… The Quorum Court’s vote to repair the underground drainage was not based on or dependent on any grant funding. If you still perceive this to be unfair, I will schedule a meeting with all parties concerned.” On Aug. 10, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission announced that Eureka Springs had been awarded a $220,000 grant for “stormwater channel rehabilitation.” That grant will be administered by the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District, headquartered in Harrison. Contacted Tuesday, NWAEDD executive director Joe Willis initially cited the parking lot repair as one of the projects to be funded by the grant. Berry said Willis was mistaken; the $220,000 grant will be used for storm drain repairs in other areas of the city, the mayor said. He said the city intentionally wrote the grant application “loosely” so it would have some leeway in how it uses the money. However, he said, the grant could not be secured in time to help fund the parking lot repair. Contacted for clarification later Tuesday, Willis said it was possible he had been mistaken in his previous statement. He did say that when officials from the economic development district, including himself, visited Eureka Springs as part of their review of the city’s grant application, one of the specific areas they looked at was the parking lot. Berry expressed frustration with the situation, saying city officials had been asking the county for help with the repair for years. He said the parking lot and the storm drain underneath it should now be stable “for 150 years.” “The judge is kind of like my granddad when it comes to spending money,” Berry said. “He’s just tighter than the bark on a tree.”

September 3, 2015 – Lovely County Citizen – Page

Flanagin announces run for district judge Carroll County News Attorney Chris Flanagin has announced his candidacy for a new district judge position that will serve Carroll and Madison counties and will be known as the Third Judicial District. Flanagin

Flanagin, 37, obtained his law degree at age 23 and immediately began trying cases as a deputy prosecutor, first in Jackson County and in Carroll County beginning in 2003. For the last 10 years, Flanagin has been a partner in the firm of Thurman and Flanagin, which has offices in Berryville and Eureka Springs. In a press release announcing his candidacy, Flanagin pointed to his experience handling cases involving methamphetamine manufacturing and distribution and said that

Eroica Trio

he made domestic abuse cases a priority during his time as deputy prosecutor. “I understand and deeply appreciate the importance of a judge being fair, impartial, honest and accountable to the trust given him by the people,” Flanagin said. “I am offering my ability and experience, my dedication to public service, and my commitment to equal justice for all, in humbly asking the people of Carroll and Madison counties to elect me as the first district judge of the 3rd Judicial District.”

City council waives competitive bidding for new tram By Alana Cook

Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

Photo by David Bell

The internationally acclaimed chamber music group the Eroica Trio played to an appreciative audience of 150 at the Aud last Saturday. The group is composed of three childhood friends who formed the group while they were studying at Juilliard School of Music in New York City. They have performed in most of the prestigious music venues around the world. Pictured from left are Sara Parkins, Erika Nickrenz and Sara Sant’Ambrogio.

ThankS To all For making 2015

a GreaT SeaSon at

Flanagin and his wife, Tasha, live in Holiday Island. Matt Bishop and Fatima Treuer are serving as Carroll County co-chairs of the campaign, and Kevin Hasty is serving as campaign chairman in Madison County. Clint Scheel of Berryville will serve as campaign treasurer. Madison County District Judge Dale Ramsey has also announced his candidacy for the position. The nonpartisan election will be held March 1, 2016.

The Eureka Springs City Council voted unanimously in a special meeting on Thursday, Aug. 27, to pass with an emergency clause an ordinance waiving competitive bidding so the Transit Department can buy a new tram. Ordinance 2230 gives the transit director permission to purchase a tram from Specialty Vehicles Corp. of Wichita, Kan., for $167,570, including a delivery charge of $1,050 and a trade credit of $5,000. The ordinance said that bypassing the public bidding process will allow for “a timely purchase without unnecessary delay that could result in loss of use and revenue for the City Transit Department.”

Aldermen Bob Thomas, Joyce Zeller, James DeVito and Mickey Schneider voted in favor of the law. Aldermen Terry McClung and David Mitchell weren’t present to vote.

BUYING AND SELLING IN EUREKA

Last Chance This Weekend

Paul Faulk, Realtor Cell: 479-981-0668 Office: 877-279-0001

43 Prospect Ave. Eureka Springs AR 72632

Serious Supplements & Herbals

www.fainsherbacy.com

on Big-M Marina

See Ya’ll in May 2016

For a BIG M Burger or Tenderloin Sept. 4th – 7th • Fri.–Sun. 11– 7 • Mon. 11– 6 www.bigmmarina.com • 417-271-3883

Jim Fain, PhD • Robin & Mary Nell 61 North Main St., Eureka Springs

479-253-5687

Chiggers? Ticks? Skeeters?

CACTUS JUICE In-Stock!!

Page 6 – Lovely County Citizen – September 3, 2015

Eureka Springs men plead guilty in gun thefts

Participants sought for Ozark Folk Festival Participants are being sought for the 68th Annual Original Ozark Folk Festival will be Wednesday, Oct. 7 to Saturday, Oct. 10. The festival is the longest continuously running folk festival in the country. Participation from the local townspeople is what makes this festival a success. The singer/songwriter contest is accepting applications now. Those chosen will perform in Basin Park on Saturday, October 10. Packets must be postmarked by Sept. 7. For rules and an application go to www.ozarkfolkfestival.com The parade will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 10 with line up at 1 p.m. at the Carnegie Library. There is no deadline to join the parade. Floats, walkers, unicyclers,

jugglers, clowns, horses, carriages, old cars, new cars, bands, horses, and puppies are needed. Businesses, clubs, organizations, youth groups, teams, and schools are invited to sign up. Contestants are being encouraged to enter the festival’s queen’s contest. The contest is open to high school girls in grades 9-12 in Carroll County. The contest will be held Wednesday Oct. 7. Application deadline is Sept. 18. Forms are available in the Eureka Springs High School office at 2 Lake Lucerne Road, or the City Advertising and Promotions Commission office at 121 E. Van Buren, Suite 3B. To join the parade, enter the queen’s contest or for any other questions contact Nancy at nlpaddock@gmail.com or call 479-244-0123.

Stock Up on Warm and Cozy. COOL CASH REBATES UP TO

$1,450

ON A QUALIFIED HOME COMFORT SYSTEM BY CARRIER

Years of comfort. Years of savings. The year’s best offer. There’s never been a better time to upgrade to Carrier® quality and efficiency. For a limited time, you can claim up to $1,450 in Cool Cash rebates on a new system.

Don’t wait. Cool Cash is only available for a limited time. *Purchase of qualifying products required. ©CARRIER CORPORATION 7/2015. A unit of United Technologies Corporation. Stock symbol UTX.

ADKINS REFRIGERATION

Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor 5579 Hwy 23 N, Eureka Springs, AR 72631 HVAC Lic # 0143211

479-253-9776 • Fax 479-253-5771 DAN BEESON

Kenneth Elser, acting U.S. attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, announced that three Eureka Springs residents have pleaded guilty in connection with the theft of 55 firearms from a Berryville gun store. According to the release, Timothy Brown, 51; Taz G. Bibey, 19; and Andrew T. Davis, 26, each entered a guilty plea to one count of aiding and abetting the theft

of firearms from a federal firearms licensee before Chief Judge P.K. Holmes III in U.S. District Court in Fort Smith. These cases were investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, the Eureka Springs Police Department, the Branson, Mo., Police Department and the Arkansas State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney David Harris prosecuted the cases.

Berryville man sentenced to 30 years in sexual assault involving minor girls By Scott Loftis

CarrollCountyNews@cox-internet.com

A Berryville man was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Aug. 26 after being convicted of sexually assaulting two minor females. A Carroll County Circuit Court jury found Frank Campbell, 45, guilty on two counts of second-degree sexual assault and one count of sexual indecency with a child, all felonies. At the jury’s recommendation, Judge Scott JackCampbell son sentenced Campbell to 12 years each on the sexual assault charges and six years on the charge of sexual indecency with a minor. Jackson ordered that the sentences be served consecutively. Campbell had faced imprisonment for up to 20 years on each count of sexual assault and six years on the sexual indecency with a child charge. Jurors also could have recommended that he be sentenced to probation without serving any prison time. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Devon Goodman, who represented the state, told the jury during the sentencing phase of Campbell’s trial that he should receive the

maximum possible sentence. “Justice is not, ‘OK, Frank, here’s your slap on the wrist. Go home and have some chicken tonight.’ “ Campbell did not testify in his own defense during the trial that began Aug. 24. He sat stoically in the courtroom as Goodman and defense attorney Chris Flanagin presented their arguments. “Don’t put somebody on probation who exhibits no remorse for what he’s done,” Goodman urged the jury. “This stonyfaced guy right here isn’t sorry.” She referred to the two victims, who were sitting in the back of the courtroom. “This isn’t just Frank’s day in court,” Goodman said. “This is their day in court.” Flanagin argued that probation would be an appropriate sentence for Campbell, saying that as a convicted sex offender he would be subject to stringent requirements even if he wasn’t sent to prison. “I submit to you that it’s outlandish to ask for a maximum sentence in this case,” Flanagin said. “I submit that the maximum amount of supervised probation is appropriate.” Goodman said Campbell had been free on bond since shortly after his arrest in June 2014. After sentencing, he was immediately taken into custody. The intake log at the Carroll County Detention Center indicates he was booked into the jail Aug. 26 on a hold for the state Department of Correction.

What do

think

Citizen Opinion by Cindy Worley

What kind of stories would you like to see more of in the citizen?

Bill Sarad

Jessica Spath

Happy tourist stories about how great Eureka is and that they want to come back.

Stories about the “Lil Net Net” nightlife in Eureka. More feedback from the tourists and visitors.

“Billo”

Rick Jones “Rick”

History.

“Jess”

Jeanette Huckleby

Logan Jones

Michael Porter

Folklore about the surrounding area.

Adventure stories.

“Logan”

“MP3”

AG says Ordinance 2223, similar laws are unenforceable Rutledge’s opinion did not address the constitutionality of the anti-discrimination ordinances. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge isIn a phone conversation with the Citizen minutes sued an advisory opinion Tuesday afternoon saying before the opinion was released, ACLU of Arkanordinances adopted in Eureka Springs and other sas executive director Rita Sklar said that Eureka Arkansas cities that prohibit discrimination against Springs’ non-discrimination law is constitutional. LGBTs are unenforceable. “We are concerned about the The opinion was issued in requestion of whether Eureka “Because current state law Springs’ ordinance is constitusponse to a question from state Rep. Bob Ballinger (R-Hindstional and if it violates Act 137. does not prohibit discrimiville) about whether Act 137, nation on the basis of sexual We think it is constitutional and which was passed by state lawthat protecting a LGBT person’s orientation or gender makers earlier this year and took rights does not violate the rights effect in July, prevents the en- identity, it is my opinion that of others,” Sklar said. “If Act 137 forcement of laws such as Euremeans it does, then Act 137 is Act 137 renders the five ka Springs’ Ordinance 2223. ordinances unenforceable in unconstitutional. If we took part Rutledge’s opinion says that in helping Eureka, it would be on this respect.” ordinances such as 2223 and the question of whether Eureka’s those adopted or pending adoplaw violates Act 137 and if it’s – Leslie Rutledge tion in four other Arkansas cities constitutional.” are attempting to prohibit disSklar also said Fayetteville’s crimination on a basis not contained in state law. proposed law differs from Eureka Springs’ because “Act 137 renders unenforceable any ordinance it “allows people to discriminate if they have a relithat prohibits discrimination on a basis not already gious objection.” contained in state law,” the opinion says. “Because Eureka Springs Mayor Butch Berry said the city is current state law does not prohibit discrimination on in a holding pattern until someone files a complaint the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, it is alleging discrimination. my opinion that Act 137 renders the five ordinances “We will wait until someone complains. Rutledge unenforceable in this respect.” is discussing the ordinance in relation to the state’s Rutledge’s opinion was released Tuesday after- anti-bullying law. The opinion doesn’t address noon, just as early voting began on Fayetteville’s whether the law is constitutional,” he said. non-discrimination ordinance. Attorney Travis StoBerry also questioned the timing of the opinion. ry, who fought Eureka Springs’ non-discrimination “The timing is ironic. A Republican attorney genlaw earlier this year, filed an injunction to stop the eral issued an opinion in support of Republican legvoting and a hearing is set for 9 a.m. Friday in Fay- islation at the same time Fayetteville is voting on etteville. their non-discrimination ordinance,” he said. By Alana Cook

Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

Citizen Survey What kind of stories would you like to see more of in the citizen? m Positive tourism stories m Historical stories m Stories about nightlife and entertainment m Features on local residents

41 votes cast LAST WEEK’S QUESTION Do you think the city should allow a limited number of food trucks to operate downtown?

m Yes: 61.0% (25 votes) m No: 39.0% (16 votes)

Page 8 – Lovely County Citizen – September 3, 2015

Your Friendly Hometown Grocery Store!

Locally Owned & Operated Since 1973

ICE CREAM CRUNC H

ASK ABOUT OUR WHOLESALE PRICES FOR RESTAURANTS

Amount Measure 2 Cups 1/2 Cup 1 Cup

Ingredient

DESSERTS

Amount Measure

SERVES 10

Ingredient Flour 1/2 Cup Oatmeal Brown Sugar 2 Sticks Oleo (melted) Chopped Nuts 1/2 Gal. Ice Cream Carmel Topping Recipe Date: 8/25/1994 Mix and put on cookie sheet. Press out 1/4 inch thick. Bake 400* for 15 minutes. (Watch because edge s will burn easily) Crumble while warm- cool. Pu t 1/2 of mixture in bottom of 9 x 13 dish. Place 1/2 of a half gallon of so ftened ice cream on top of cr ust. --some carmel topping-- rest of ice cr eam and more carmel topping .Top with remaining crumbs. FREEZE.

September 3, 2015 – Lovely County Citizen – Page

Please join us for a study on

Gene Veith’s book

“The Spirituality of the Cross” Presented by Rev. Bob Herring Thursday, September 10 @ 2:00 pm Grace Lutheran Church Holiday Island No cost for this study, just bring yourself and a friend Veith’s book and other supplies will be provided

Follow Veith’s journey to discover Christ’s free gifts of love and salvation Photo by Tavi Ellis

Duke, an 18-year-old tiger, experienced the feeling of grass underfoot for the very first time as he stepped out from his cage at TCWR.

Call 479-253-9040 for further information Grace Lutheran Church • 179 Holiday Island Dr. www.gracelutheranhi.com

Splendor of grass

Duke, an 18-year-old tiger, is one of 34 big cats rescued from horrific living conditions in Mountainburg. “He was living in mud and muck and surrounded with animal carcasses … in a tiny fence that was really too small even for a large sized dog,” said Tanya Smith, president and of Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. On Saturday morning, a large crowd gathered to celebrate as Duke moved

from his concrete enclosure into a large open area enclosure, and they watched as he experienced the feeling of grass underfoot for the very first time. Visitors Arnold and Mari Fagin of Oklahoma City were so moved by Duke’s story that they donated $5,000 on the spot to help the non-profit organization build more large enclosures for big cats like Duke. TCWR is open to the public 365 days a year. 4052 - B E. Van Buren Eureka Springs, AR 72632 PH. (479) 253-7136 FAX (479) 253-9479

Hurry in for your Back to School Savings!! 80 % of learning is visual. Please ensure that your children (ages up to 21 years) are as visually efficient as possible by taking advantage of your

(479) 244-5811

Vision Savings Plan.

Special savings for private pay.

Call Garrett Brown or visit our website: TailsAndScales.net

40% OFF*

on specific lens packages. *Offer good through 9/30/2015

DR. JOHN VANDERBUSH AND DR. MICHAEL LAW

Page 10 – Lovely County Citizen – September 3, 2015

VW Invasion

Photos by Tavi Ellis

The annual Eureka Springs Volkswagen Show was a huge hit this year. The show ran from Friday through Sunday at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. The new Volkswagen Foul Air Overflow Show was at the Village at Pine Mountain. People lined the streets downtown to watch Saturday’s Volkswagen parade.

September 3, 2015 – Lovely County Citizen – Page

Flag Dedication The American Legion Post No. 9 held a flag dedication ceremony Saturday morning in Basin Park. Donna Parton of Cornerstone Bank presented a U.S. flag to Mayor Butch Berry. The Post 9 Honor Guard performed the dedication ceremony.

Photo by Tavi Ellis

Fire

Continued from page 3

Sunday morning into the cause of the fire. Ates said ESFD called the state police to assist because “it’s not appropriate for us to investigate the fire alone since it involved one of our own getting injured.” Eureka Springs Police detective Bryan Jones is assisting Kelly in finding any witnesses who “may have smelled anything unusual in the neighborhood Saturday evening like a hot electrical or burning smell, saw

any strangers or out of place cars, or noticed drifting smoke well before the fire,” Ates said. He said investigators are also checking the quality of Wasson’s gear to make sure it wasn’t faulty. “We want to follow every step so we can see what happened. A certified technician from Scott Company, the company that manufactured Wasson’s mask and air pack, is onsite testing it to look for any deficiencies or breakage.” Citizens are encouraged to call ESFD at 479-253-9616 if they have any tips.

Page 12 – Lovely County Citizen – September 3, 2015

Parade kicks off Carroll County Fair

Photos by David Bell

There’s a song from another era titled ‘I Love a Parade.’ The feeling is the same today as then, at least if the attendance at the annual Carroll County Fair Parade is any indication. Several hundred folks lined U.S. 62 through Berryville last Saturday to watch the floats, tractors and farm equipment, politicians and queen contestants ride by. And, of course, the horses brought up the rear, for obvious reasons.

September 3, 2015 – Lovely County Citizen – Page

Calendar of Events Send calendar entries to Samantha Jones at CCNNews@cox-internet.com. The calendar is reserved for events sponsored by non-profit entities, benefits for non-profits and free events. First priority will be given to organizations providing a public service, such as rural fire departments, schools, churches, hospital auxiliaries and services for senior citizens or veterans. Submissions should be timely. Calendar listings should not be more than 30 days in advance of the event. The calendar is sometimes edited to fit the available space in the print edition. See the full calendar online at www.LovelyCitizen.com

Sept. 3: Buddhist Study Group Meeting

The Eureka Springs Buddhist Study Group will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3 at the Heart of Many Ways in the Christian Science Church at 68 Mountain Street for 30 minutes of meditation followed by reading and discussion of “Atisha’s Lamp for the Path.” Anyone is welcome to attend.

Sept. 4: Butler Hollow Project Meeting

The Butler Hollow Project will meet from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4 at Caribe Restaurant.

Sept. 5: 12 Steps to a Finished Manuscript

The Village Writing School will host a workshop on self-editing for fiction and nonfiction writers from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Whole Hog Cafe at 1400 SE Walton Blvd. in Bentonville. Cost for the all-day workshop is $45. For more information or to register, visit www.VillageWritingSchool.com or call 479-2923665. Now Under New Ownership

Green Acre LodGe Assisted & Independent Living

More Than a Place to Live... We’re a

PLAce For LivinG

Sept. 6: History of UU

Ernst Schrader will present “History of UU, both Universalist and Unitarians” at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 6 at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk Street in Eureka Springs. There will also be Salad Sunday, with salads, breads, sweets, juice, wine and tea available for $4 per adult, $2 per child and $10 maximum per family. Childcare is provided.

Sept. 6: Phillips Reunion

The Phillips Reunion will take place at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at Lake Return just off Highway 412. Bring a well-filled food basket, lawn chairs and a smile.

Sept. 6: Open House

Faith Bible Church at 3 Park Cliff Drive in Holiday Island will host an open house from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6. For more information, call 479-363-6636.

Sept. 7: Metafizzies Meeting

The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) will meet at 7 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 7 at the Heart of Many Ways in the Christian Science Church at 68 Mountain Street for a video on the contemporary spiritual teacher Mooji. All are welcome.

Sept. 8: EMF Radiation Meeting

EMF Radiation Awareness will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the Eureka Universal Unitarian Church at 17 Elk Street in Eureka Springs. Dr. Fain will speak. Call 479-253-5072 for more information.

Sept. 8: Holiday Registration

The Ozarks Chorale will host its holiday registration and first rehearsal at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Eureka Springs Middle School Cafeteria. No auditions are necessary and singers of all ages are encouraged to participate. A minimal registration fee of $20 will be collected at the meeting. The chorale will rehearse every Tuesday evening starting at 7 p.m. and will be performing at local venues in November and December. Everyone is welcome.

Sept. 9: Lions Club Meeting

Judge Dale Ramsey will speak on domestic violence at the Lions Club of Eureka Springs meeting at noon Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Forest Hill Restaurant. The buffet will be at a discounted price. It is open to the public.

Sept. 10: DAR Chapter Meeting

The Abendschone Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 at the ECHO community meeting room in Eureka Springs. Judge Scott Jackson will present a program on the constitution. For more information, call 479363-6005.

Sept. 10 and 17: Pesticide Applicator Training

Pesticide Applicator Training will take place twice in September at the Cornerstone Bank Meeting Room. The first training will take place at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, and the second will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17.

Sept. 11: Free Eye Screening

The Lions Club of Eureka Springs will offer a free eye screening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the Holiday Island Welcome Center. It is open to the public.

Sept. 12: HAM Radio Meeting

The Little Switzerland Amateur Radio Club will meet at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the physicians building at Mercy Hospital, 211 Carter St. in Berryville. For more information, visit http://lsarc. us or email gmjar@outlook.com.

Peace of Mind for Many Good TiMes! Quoteer! Bust Suzette Jackson Agency Independent Agent AR Lic #28573 • MO Lic #0432482

MAKE A NOTE TO GET A QUOTE! 479-253-6553 • www.greenacreassistedliving.com 89 Hillside Drive • Holiday Island, AR

P.O. BOX 710, Public Square, Green Forest, AR 72638

Bus 870-438-5999

Page 14 – Lovely County Citizen – September 3, 2015

Lively Entertainment THURSDAY, SEPT. 3 • Balcony Restaurant and Bar, 12 Spring St., 479-253-7837: Jeff Lee, 5 p.m. • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-2537020: Jukebox & Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Grande Taverne, 37 N. Main St., 479253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Weekly Special: Every Wednesday Night:

Texas Hold’em Poker Weekly PrizeS for WinnerS!

12 Spring Street - Downtown Basin Park Hotel - 479-253-7837

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 105 E. Van Buren, 479-253-2500: Some Other Band (SOB), 8 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main St., 479253-2525: StandUp Karaoke with Jesse James, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. FRIDAY, SEPT. 4 • Balcony Restaurant and Bar, 479-2537837: Hawgscalders, noon; Hawgscalders, 6 p.m. • Cathouse / Pied Piper, 82 Armstrong St., 479-363-9976: Nicholas St. James, 8 p.m. to midnight • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: Mountain Sprout, 9:30 p.m. • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-2537020: Comedy Drag Event, $5 Cover, 9 p.m. to close • Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Arkansas Red, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Big Dawg Karaoke with Stan, 7 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Brujo, 9 p.m.

By Cindy Worley

• New Delhi Cafe, 479-253-2525: Terri & the Executives, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 45 Spring St., 479-363-6444: Jason Kinney Band, 9 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: 221 Band, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, SEPT. 5 • Balcony Restaurant and Bar, 479-2537837: James White, 12 noon; Drumming, 6 p.m. • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Melissa Carper and Rebecca Patek, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Cathouse / Pied Piper, 479-363-9976: Fuggins Wheat Band, 8 p.m. to midnight • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: Black Out Boys, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Chucky Waggs and Nicholas St. James, 9:30 p.m. • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: White Party Drag Event, $5 Cover, 9 p.m.

to close • Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Poker Run, 10 a.m.; Iron Swine, 7 p.m. • Jammin’ on the Mountain, Mini-Amp (Pine Mtn Parking Lot by Tower): Fix8ion Duo, Noon to 3 p.m. • Legends Saloon : SOB, 9 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 479-253-2525: Pete & Dave, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Happy Birthday Billo! • Rowdy Beaver Den: Chris Harp, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Blew Reed & the Flatheads, 9 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 479-253-8544: Sumthin From Nuthin, 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, SEPT. 6 • Balcony Restaurant and Bar, 479-2537837: Michael Dimitri, 12 noon; Michael Dimitri, 5 p.m. • Brews, 479-244-0878: Cards Against See Lively, page 17

Open Wed – Sun • 9am – Close

COME SEE US TODAY! CHECK OUT OUR NEW PRICES

THIS WEEKEND’S LABOR DAY EVENTS

10% Off Every Tuesday

LIQUOR NEW OWNERS! NEW MANAGEMENT!

CRAFT BEER HERE

LARGE WINE SELECTION

Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday & Saturday 8 a.m. - Midnight Sunday Noon - 10 p.m.

138 E. Van Buren (Hwy. 62) Eureka Springs • 479-253-7102

WHITE PARTY/ DRAG EVENT

COMEDY DRAG EVENT Friday Sept 4th • 9 – Close • $5 Cover

Saturday Sept 5th 9pm- Close $5 Cover

We Have Eureka’s

Largest Downtown Beer garDen “Walk of Shame” Bloody Mary Bar 10am-5pm Coffees • Beverages • Lunch & Dinner Selections OPEN at 9 am

LARGEST VIDEO DANCE BAR Sundays: DJ, Dancing & Karaoke • 7 – 11pm

35 N. Main • Eureka Springs • 479-253-7020 • www.eurekaliveunderground.com

September 3, 2015 – Lovely County Citizen – Page

The Natural Way 5-HTP for depression and anxiety

ost everyone knows about Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue beJim Fain ing syndromes but until recently, many have suffered with but few have known about Serotonin Deficiency Syndrome. Depression, irritability, anxiety, insomnia, overeating, Premenstrual syndrome, migraine, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, aggressive or violent tendencies, fibromyalgia, alcoholism and bulimia are all associated with relatively low levels of serotonin. At the same time, a natural product called 5-HTP and prescribed drugs called SSRIs, which increase serotonin levels in the synapse can alleviate all these disorders. These two facts have caused some researchers, led by a medical researcher and doctor from a Swiss university, to conclude that these disorders may each represent a different manifestation of the same underlying disorder, which they call Serotonin Deficiency Syndrome. In other words, when you feel depressed, anxious or irritable, you may not be suffering from depression or anxiety, but rather from a generalized reduction in serotonin activity. Depending on your individual physiology, you may experience this as depression, Fibromyalgia or anything else found in the list above. The good Swiss doctor suggests that this syndrome can best be treated by restoring normal serotonin levels. 5-HTP or the prescribed SSRI drugs like Prozac, Paxil or Effexor do the job. Most medical doctors in the U.S. don’t know about 5-HTP but many medical studies have been done in Europe and Japan and they clearly show it to be very good with very little side effects. It starts to work right away with the best effect within a week. The Swiss doctor even agrees as his results demonstrate 5-HTP may be every bit as good as the SSRIs. Since 5-HTP can’t be patented, it is unlikely anyone in the U.S. will pay for a largescale clinical study. Given the angst, anger, and irritability not only worldwide but also right here in our own little town recently, I’m of the opinion we could all use some chilling out. Maybe a capsule or two of up to 300 mg. daily of a simple natural product would make a big difference.

Wisecrack Zodiac ARIES: A watched pot never boils, unlike your toe fungus. Quit staring at your feet and tackle a situation headon. You’ll be so high on success you won’t worry about people’s comments when you wear those strappy sandals. TAURUS: Take heart, people don’t need to know your name to make you famous. After Thursday, you’ll be forever known as That Dude Who Dropped His Cola and Mentos in the Toilet and Had to Move. GEMINI: Everything’s coming up you, which sounds great but is a little disturbing when all the flowers in the yard have your face in them. Feel free to prune your hedges, but take your meds first. CANCER: Your office feels like a jungle today. Instead of being jumped by a cougar at the watering hole, tie a few snakes together and swing past the nearest Starbucks. You might be called into Human Resources for inappropriate snake-tying, but the latte will be worth it. LEO: There’s a new challenge lurking behind Friday. You can either tackle it and kick its butt or run naked and screaming through Saturday night. Either one will provide valuable stress relief. VIRGO: You find your mojo behind a half-eaten Twinkie in the couch. Dust it off and wear it proudly this weekend to attract new hotties. The mojo, not the Twinkie. That would only attract ants. LIBRA: Monday looks impossible, but never fear, because you have a plan! Now you only need to find 64 D-cell batteries, a clock shaped like Barry Manilow and a very laidback zebra. SCORPIO: If you can find the bright spot in any scenario, there’s likely someone behind you with a laser pointer. Feel free to call them on their crap, right after you catch that dot. SAGITTARIUS: No one expects the Spanish Inquisition, except the guy who ordered it with two-day shipping on Amazon. Luckily for you, the com-

fy chair is delivered first. CAPRICORN: It’s fine to dance to the beat of your own drum, as long as the drummer isn’t a three-armed gorilla tapping out Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” in Morse code. That will take some explaining while you’re waiting in line at the DMV. AQUARIUS: Inside of every plussize beauty is a bunch of organs and blood vessels and some very lovely feelings. Whoever told you there was a smaller person in there really

Crossword Puzzle

Beth Bartlett

needs to read an anatomy book. Unless, of course, they are pregnant. In that case, carry on, it will come out on its own. PISCES: Life is not like the TV remote: you can’t be in control of it all the time. Just let go, fall into the Universe’s arms and hope that Karma isn’t checking her Twitter messages on her phone instead of catching you. Answers on page 18

Page 16 – Lovely County Citizen – September 3, 2015

Now accepting applications for the following:

Housekeeping Staff

Full-time positions with regular schedule hours. These Positions have Year Round Job Opportunity with Holiday Pay. Please apply at:

BEST WESTERN INN OF THE OZARKS

207 West Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR • 479-253-9768

BEST WESTERN Inn of the Ozarks

Classifieds work! Call the Lovely County Citizen today and place your ad. (479) 253-0070.

September 3, 2015 – Lovely County Citizen – Page

Lively

Continued from page 14

To advertise in the CLASSIFIEDS

Call (479) 253-0070

Humanity with Beer Specials, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Eureka Live: DJ, Dancing and Karaoke, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Texas Holdem, 7 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 479-253-2525: Pete & Dave, noon to 4 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den: John Harwood, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Left of Center, 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 479-253-8544: North of Forty, 7:30 p.m. MONDAY, SEPT. 7 • Chelsea’s: SprUngbilly, 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Free Pool • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Ladies Night, Happy Hour all night for ladies! • Rowdy Beaver Den: Dorrian Cross, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPT. 8 • Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Taco Tuesday • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Game Night: Texas Holdem and Pool Tournament, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9 • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-2537020: Jukebox & Dancing, 9 p.m. to close

Pet of the Week Pet of the Week

Rusty is this week’s pet of the week. Rusty is a small, very pretty one-year-old short-haired orange tabby. He’s a little shy at first but warms up quickly. Rusty gets along well with other cats, likes peace and quiet and is a really purr-fect companion and friend. Rusty has his shots, is neutered and is adoptable for one-half the usual fee at the Good Shepherd Humane Society, Hwy. 62 east of Eureka Springs. GSHS is open from noon to 5 p.m. every day but Wednesday. Call 479-253-9188 for more information. GSHS has 125 homeless dogs and cats, including lots of pretty kittens, plus new Pit Bull, Australian Shepherd, Heeler and Dachshund mix puppies. Adopt a pet and save a life. Thank you for caring.

Faulty water heater

Submitted Photo

Eureka Springs Fire & EMS workers responded at 9:30 a.m. Monday to a call at 100 Victoria Woods Blvd. about a hot water heater that was smoking. One resident of the apartments was evacuated. Emergency workers found the water heater had a short circuit and disconnected the heater so it could cool. The resident returned to her apartment 30 minutes later.

Berryville PuBlic liBrary Director Fulltime director position available at the Berryville Public Library. Minimum requirements: completion of studies earning a Bachelor of Arts or

Bachelor of Science degree from a four-year institution of higher education, excellent communication skills, excellent supervisory skills, experience working in a library, public agency or position with public contact, knowledge of reader interest levels and book titles and authors, demonstrated ability to plan and execute programs and events for the general public, demonstrated operating knowledge of computers and computer programs, good financial management skills, adept at long-range planning, proficiency in speaking/ writing Spanish highly desirable. Manages all library operations, supervises staff, and works with the Berryville Public Library Board and the Carroll County Library Board on all aspects of library service. Come join us in this growing community in the beautiful Arkansas Ozarks!

Employment Application Forms are available for pick up at the libraries in Eureka Springs, Berryville and Green Forest. To have an application emailed to you, contact the Carroll and Madison Library System,

870-423-5300 or Dominick@camals.org. Applications must be mailed to: Johnice Dominick

Chair, Search Committee, 106 Spring St., Berryville, AR 72616 Application and resume must be received to the above address by September 11, 2015 to be considered for this position. The Carroll County Library Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Page 18 – Lovely County Citizen – September 3, 2015

Carroll County Community Foundation offers grants for local teachers The Carroll County Community Foundation is encouraging public middle school science teachers (grades 5-8) in the county to go to www.donorschoose.org/SIMS before the Oct. 1 deadline to apply for $500 grants that purchase consumable science materials for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) projects through Arkansas Community Foundation’s Science Initiative for Middle Schools (SIMS) program. The SIMS program is planting seeds of support for growing young minds. Hands-on classroom activities can foster students’ curiosity and instill a love of learning, but they can also be costly to execute. The SIMS program uses an easy, online application process through a partnership with DonorsChoose. org, an organization that helps teachers find funding for classroom projects. Proposed projects must meet the state science curriculum frameworks, and the cost of project materials must not exceed $500. Applicants simply complete an online profile at www.DonorsChoose.org/SIMS, write a description of the project for which they are requesting materials and select the

Restaurant Guide YOUR GUIDE TO THE EATING OUT IN EUREKA SPRINGS AND THE REST OF LOVELY COUNTY

Myrtie Mae’

It’s Love At First Bite At

Myrtie Mae’s!

Once again VOTED “BEST IN EUREKA” “BEST ITALIAN” - Around State *Runner Up “MOST ROMANTIC” - Around State

Arkansas Times 2014 Readers’ Choice Awards

Casual, comfortable, just like home. No Reservations Required OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • 5 - 9 pm

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

materials they need. DonorsChoose will ship all requested materials directly to the teachers whose proposals are selected by a local committee from the Carroll County Community Foundation. “Arkansas Community Foundation is a public nonprofit organization that promotes smart giving to improve communities,” said Heather Larkin, president and CEO. “One of the areas where giving stands to make the greatest difference is in supporting teachers and students during the critical middle school years when students’ attitudes about science are being formed. That’s why the SIMS grant program was created.” Up to 300 SIMS grants will be selected from the proposals submitted in counties served by one of Arkansas Community Foundation’s 27 local offices. “Our goal is to support as many local teachers and classrooms as possible,” said Janell Robertson, executive director of the Carroll County Community Foundation. “We encourage teachers to take this opportunity to provide each of their classrooms a hands-on project that complements their current curriculum.” Annual funding for this program is made possible by an endowed gift to Arkansas Community Foundation from the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation. For more information about the SIMS program, visit arcf.org or contact your local Foundation office at carrollcounty@arcf. org

CROSSWORD ANSWERS

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 20th Year! Sunday Brunch Menu

OUR 24th YEAR In Eureka Springs Smoke Free • FREE Parking

Breakfast 8am - 1pm • Lunch 11am - 3pm Award Winning Coffee and Dessert

26 White St. on the Upper Historic Loop

Open Thurs - Mon • 479-253-6732 Junction of Spring & Main in Historic Downtown

479-253-8806

www.mudstreetcafe.com

September 3, 2015 – Lovely County Citizen – Page

Transition

Hellen Smith Pinkley

Sept. 21, 1923 – Aug. 25, 2015

Hellen Smith Pinkley of Springdale, formerly of Berryville, died Aug. 25, 2015 at the Earlene Howard Hospice Home. She was born near Marble, Ark. on Sept. 21, 1923 to parents, John Frank and Anna Willard (Allred) Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Herman Pinkley who died on March 12, 2014; her son Brian Pinkley who died on Sept. 16, 2012; two brothers, Herman Smith and Hugh Thomas Smith; and three sisters, MaryEtta Clark, Susie Smelley, and Laura Cline. Survivors include her sons, Lyle Pinkley of Eureka Springs, and Ralph Pinkley of Fayetteville; and her daughter-in-law, Glenda Collins of Berryville. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Jesse Swift of Elkins, Ethan Pinkley and Abby Palomo both of Berryville; and a host of adoring family and friends. Hellen was a dedicated Christian who attended Moore Free Will Baptist Church and enjoyed singing in the choir. She sang hymns on the day she died even though terribly weak. She and her husband raised registered Brangus cattle and had a large garden. She was still raking hay when she was 85. Hellen had many talents, both ordinary and not so much. Perhaps her greatest gift was the art of storytelling, which she enjoyed tremendously. She could make

even the smallest events hilarious when she told about them. Hellen was comfortable talking about the fact that she would see Jesus soon. When asked if she was afraid, she just smiled and said, “not one bit.” Her favorite verses of scripture were Hebrews 10:23 and Philippians 4:8. Visitation was Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 at the Charles M. Nelson Memorial Chapel in Berryville. A celebration of her life followed the visitation with Reverend Doug Harris officiating. Interment followed the service in the Moore Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Memorial donations may be made to Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 362, Berryville, Ark. 72616. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.

Transition

Audrey Jean Bott

Jan. 19, 1938 – Aug. 18, 2015

Audrey Jean Bott, 77 of Holiday Island, passed away to a better place on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015. Born to Frank and Margaret Knechtel on Jan. 19, 1938, Audrey grew up in Alpena, Mich., where she later met and married her husband, Paul Bott. Paul and Audrey enjoyed 59 years of marriage, and raised three wonderful children. She was a beautiful soul that found solace in the beauty of God’s world, and shared her passion for the arts and nature and love of God with her friends and family. During her years as a registered nurse, she could often be found comforting her patients, and was passionately devoted to improving the lives of others. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be deeply missed by her family. Audrey is survived by her husband Paul; her three children Valerie, Karen, and David; grandchildren, Chelsea, Logan, Grady, and Avery and brother-in-law, Wally Keisler. The Bott family would like to express their sincerest gratitude to the wonderful friends and citizens of Holiday Island, to her church

family at the Holiday Island Presbyterian church, and to the emergency response teams that assisted the family with Audrey’s passing. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be made to the Holiday Island Fire Department, 251 Holiday Island Drive, Holiday Island, AR 72631 or the Carroll County SORT Team. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral. com.

Transition John Charles (Jack) Thompson Oct. 6, 1930 – Aug. 25, 2015

John Charles (Jack) Thompson, a resident of Holiday Island, was born Oct. 6, 1930 in Keego Harbor, Mich., a son of Conrad and Eva (Rasmussen) Thompson. He departed this life Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015 in Fayetteville at the age of 84. He is preceded in death by his parents, Conrad and Eva Thompson and one sister, Carol Wagner. John proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War and Worked as an Electrical Engineer. His hobbies were golf and he was a member of the Holiday Island Golf League. He was united in marriage with Wanda Brunner of sixty three years, who survives him of the home. He is also survived by one brother, Don

Thompson and his wife Sandy of Dripping Springs, Texas; one sister, Nancy Facer and her husband Ronald of Waterford, Mich.; brother-in-law, Jerry Wagner and one nephew, Thomas Wagner of Memphis, Tenn.; several other relatives and friends. Memorial services were at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 28, 2015 at the Holiday Island Community Church with Reverend Allen Thrasher officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Holiday Island Community Church, 188 State Line Drive, Holiday Island, AR 72631. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral. com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2015

BORN TO ASSIST

Call this assist leader for a Discount Double Check® and experience how an assist can save you more than a game. Derek Bell, Agent 503 Eureka Ave Berryville, AR 72616 Bus: 870-423-3276 www.insurearkansas.net 1408584

State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL

Serving Eureka Springs Berryville & Holiday Island

Call the Experts – FULL TIME Professionals

P. Henry Thornton, IV Cell: 479-981-0248 www.ozarkagent.com RE/MAX Real Estate Results • 479-271-9595 3103 SE Moberly Lane Bentonville, AR 72712

Page 20 – Lovely County Citizen – September 3, 2015

THIRTY FIVE (35) YEARS OF OPENING THE RIGHT DOORS FOR BUYERS... This off the grid 1 room cabin sits on 4.41 acres with 3 beautiful waterfalls, rock creek beds that feed into the White River. Lots of natural rock formations. Cabin was formally used as the Wildwood Wedding chapel. Would be ideal for a rustic getaway cabin. Plenty of areas to build additional cabins or a home. White River access at the end of CR 214. $65,000. ML# 741821

NEW

PAUL FAULK 479-981-0668

CALL AL HOOKS - 479-363-6419

OFF THE GRID HOME! This straw bale home on this JUST LISTED 6.9 acres features an open floor plan with 1 bedroom downstairs & a loft bedroom upstairs. Cistern for water, propane stove/refrig/water heater. Solar panels for electric. Huge 1080 sq ft 3 side wrap around deck for relaxing or entertaining in the great outdoors. Separate outbuilding has electric panels & a workshop/office. Beautiful land with White River access. $165,000. ML# 741809

NEW

PAUL FAULK 479-981-0668

CHERYL COLBERT 479.981.6249

Move in ready low maintenance home with fenced yard & doggie door for “Fido”. Lush landscaping, stone pathways & arbor grace the outdoor space. Open living/dining floor plan is kept cozy by the wood stove. Split floor plan adds privacy. The kitchen offers a plethora of counter space along with a built-in pantry. Awesome sun room can be accessed from master bedroom or living space. Room for storage in the garage w/easy pull down stairs & additional outbuilding. Possible Lease/Purchase $145,000. MLS# 731801

KINGS RIVER VALLEY VIEW! Main building is currently Jim’s Saloon but with 3 bedrooms and full bath could make great family compound. Originally the Walker schoolhouse from early 1900’s with additions. Nice detached covered deck/patio area overlooks KRV. Also has separate 2bed, 1bath cabin and large 24x32 detached 2car garage w/workshop. All of this on 4.6 acres +/- gives you plenty of room to expand! $250,000. MLS# 702105

eurekaspringsrealtor.com – cjceureka@yahoo.com

eurekasprings-realty.com - pbfaulk@cox.net

Beautiful updated maintained historic home moments from Spring St boasts 3 bedroom 2 & 1/2 bath with 1 bedroom guest house. Original details throughout. High ceilings, beautiful woodwork, wood burning fireplace, generous sized rooms, updated tiled bathrooms. Large attic, dual access, parking for 1 car. Updated electrical, plumbing. Great price!$245,000.MLS# 739252

IT JUST DOESN’T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS OUTSTANDING LAKE VIEWS. Come enjoy the beauty of this freshly updated home, hardwood floors, granite counters, upper & lower living areas. Workshop, tons of storage, fireplace, garage & LAKEVIEWS FOR MILES! $195,000. MLS#732607

eurekasprings-realty.com - pbfaulk@cox.net

CHERYL COLBERT 479.981.6249

PAUL FAULK 479-981-0668 eurekasprings-realty.com - pbfaulk@cox.net

Historic downtown building with commercial space on ground floor and residence on upper level. Each level is 1,428 sq ft plus unfinished basement. Zoned COM/RES makes this a great live & work situation . Dual street access. Close to downtown shops & restaurants. Main street foot traffic makes this an Ideal location for your commercial business. $279,000. MLS# 736743

AL HOOKS 479.363.6419

Recently remodeled home with lake view. 3 bed/2 bath, 2 car garage w/workshop space, open living/ dining/kitchen, oak cabinets, glass tile backsplash, marble vanities, back deck, covered front porch, new paint inside & out, new architectural roof, RV pad, great yard, community well. MUST SEE. $159,000. MLS #739748

NEW

CHERYL COLBERT 479.981.6249

eurekaspringsrealtor.com – cjceureka@yahoo.com

THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR YOUR PROPERTY

CHERYL COLBERT 479.981.6249

When you list with AL HOOKS If you want it SOLD, call me!

228.326.3222

One of Eureka’s fine dining restaurant & lodging located on Spring St. features 4 main dining areas, a bar, 2 kitchens, 3 nitely rental units, mgr quarters, 2 separate outdoor areas, windowed views of Hardy Springs, beautiful structural details throughout! Now is your chance to own a historic building and one of the most successful businesses in Eureka! $850,000. MLS#708159

AL HOOKS 479.363.6419

alhookseureka.com – alhooks@me.com

This cleared 3.96 acre property comes with a beautifully maintained 3 bed / 2 bath home, separate garage w/ electric, gas, water, a well house & bonus building. 4th room in home usved as office but can be bedroom. Nearby school bus stop, stores, amenities. Minutes to downtown Eureka. Don’t miss this one! $121,000. MLS#693840

Fabulously restored 8,528 sq ft historic 2 story landmark building w/basement. Presently home of unique shop on main floor and balconied living quarters upstairs both hosting approximately 3000 sq. feet each. Located in historic downtown on Main St. in the heart of the dining/shopping & entertainment district w/one of Eurekas highest pedestrian & vehicle traffic counts, flanked by parking on 3 sides. This rare totally restored piece of history has amenities galore ... call for details & private showings. $795,000. MLS# 692653.

alhookseureka.com – alhooks@me.com

AL HOOKS 479.363.6419

HOOKSREALTY.COM • 877-279-0001 43 PROSPECT AVE. • EUREKA SPRINGS • 479.363.6290

All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Sold or participated in the sale of.