Governor’s appointment Morris named to council Page 6
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In preparation for fall equinox Page 12
YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
A haunting in Eureka ‘Anna’ set to spook crowds at Auditorium n Page 3
n City officials
face budget crunch Finances in the red as end of year looms Page 5
n Evening start
for parades? City to try beginning parades at 5 p.m. or later Page 17
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Sept. 14 3:20 a.m. — A male was arrested following reports of people yelling and swearing. 3:37 a.m. — A male subject was arrested for public intoxication, violation of a protection order, violation of a no-contact order and on Eureka Springs warrant. 6:12 a.m. — An officer helped a driver turn his truck around. 8:42 a.m. — A fawn was released without injury. 1:20 p.m. — Animal control arrested a resident who had a deer stuck in a fence. 4:26 p.m. — An officer took information but did not file a report on an argument. 8:41 p.m. — An officer searched for but could not locate a reported trespasser. 9:25 p.m. — An officer gathered information on a vehicle to tag it. Sept. 15 8:06 a.m. — An officer searched for but could not locate reported dogs at large. Sept. 16 8:51 a.m. — An officer filed a report on a group that left a hotel without paying. 3:06 p.m. — An officer diffused a situation at the school. 5:45 p.m. — An officer found a reported intoxicated male was not intoxicated but had a medical condition. 7:43 p.m. — An officer told a male to get a ride home or get arrested. We’d take the ride home. 8:03 p.m. — A driver agreed to call a business after damaging it accidentally. 10:46 p.m. — An officer searched for but was unable to locate people reported to be egging a vehicle. Sept. 17 6:46 a.m. — An officer filed a report on a stolen vehicle. 10:21 a.m. — An officer searched for a reported speeding driver but could not locate the driver. 10:48 a.m. — An officer assisted with traffic control. 12:45 p.m. — An officer helped resolve an issue.
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Sept. 18 6:51 p.m. — A man with a head wound was transported to the hospital. 7:51 p.m. — Officers were on the lookout for two men who made a woman feel uncomfortable. 9:36 p.m. — An officer found a reported intoxicated driver was not intoxicated. Sept. 19 2:25 a.m. — A subject was arrested for driving while intoxicated, implied consent and driving left of center. 6:08 a.m. — A subject was arrested for public intoxication. 5:16 p.m. — People selling jewelry without a permit were told to stop. 6:19 p.m. — An officer told a female blowing leaves after sunset to stop. 6:46 p.m. — An officer passed information to animal control. 11:49 p.m. — A subject was arrested for driving while intoxicated, open container and two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor. Sept. 20 12:59 a.m. — A subject was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance, and another subject was arrested for warrant, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, driving while intoxicated, implied consent, disregarding stop sign and expired driver’s license. 1:19 a.m. — A patient was transported to the hospital. 1:53 a.m. — A subject was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance, and another subject was arrested for driving while intoxicated, speeding and driving left of center. 10:22 a.m. — An officer agreed to follow up on barking dogs. 10:52 a.m. — An officer did not require a report following a civil dispute. 3:20 p.m. — An officer gathered information for a report on an accident. 11:20 p.m. — A subject was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Sept. 21 5:04 a.m. — A patient was transported to the hospital.
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Anna haunts the Auditorium By Alana Cook
Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Be careful what you call her. You might regret it. Anna never forgives or forgets. In the fall of 1937, James and Annabelle Crowe’s Victorian home was darkened by a violent tragedy that has never been fully explained or forgotten, or so the legend goes. The Crowes are inviting “guests” into their “home” at the Auditorium every Thursday, Friday, and Sunday in October and also Monday, Oct. 5 and Monday, Oct. 19, to hear the haunting tale. Show-goers are thrust back in time when they enter the main theater after leaving the lobby which will be set up as a museum with the Crowes’ belongings on display. Melonlight Dance & Yoga owners Raymond Ulibarri, who plays James Crowe, and Emma Anne, who plays Annabelle Crowe, are debuting their first major theatrical and interactive perfor-
mance in Eureka Springs. The PG-13 rated show is unique because the audience will interact with the characters during the show. “Don’t expect to stay in your seat,” said Emma Anne. The performance is different than anything they’ve done before. “I pushed boundaries when I developed the script and focused more on the dialogue and plot than I have in previous productions,” she said. “In our other productions, the main focus was the choreography. We concentrated on getting the timing right and the scene so the music backs up to it. That’s a new aspect for us.” Maggie Mae plays Anna, Caia Claire plays Millie Lane Parker and Jerry Watson plays Charles Crowe. Josh Musehl plays Dr. Edward Phillips, Coty Pate plays Benny and T.J. Strecker plays Rose Collins. For more information on tickets and the performance, go to http://www.MelonlightDance.com/AnnaAtTheAud/.
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The cast and crew of ‘ANNA: A Haunting Theatrical Experience’ audition Tuesday night at Melonlight Dance & Yoga. The show will run every Thursday, Friday, and Sunday in October at the Auditorium and will also run Monday, Oct. 5, and Monday, Oct. 19. There will be four 40-minute showings for each performance. (Cover photo by Tavi Ellis)
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City officials confront budget crunch By Alana Cook
Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Though Eureka Springs’ downtown has been bustling with tourists and some downtown business owners say they are more optimistic about business this season, the city’s mid-year budget figures are not as promising. What some aldermen described as a lack of oversight and failure to allocate reserve funds once again has the city scrambling to pull itself out of a $645,411 mid-year deficit by Dec. 31. A few alderman accepted responsibility for the lack of oversight and said the city council in recent years has neglected to keep a close eye on how the city’s money is being spent. City departments have received little guidance on their budgets and were not required to explain their budget allocations to council. Alderman David Mitchell, who said he has a background in corporate budget procedures, said at a Monday budget workshop that he thinks “council didn’t take as much interest and accountability as we are asking for now.” “We can’t hold anyone’s feet to the fire,” Mitchell said. “ We let it happen.” He also stressed the importance of having a surplus and attempted to get to the route cause of the city’s budget issues. “When we have to finance an ambulance to get money for a fire truck, something’s wrong.” Mitchell was referring to the council’s recent vote to refinance a loan on an ambulance to in order to help pay for a new ladder truck for the fire department. Mayor Butch Berry scheduled the workshop after Alderman Bob Thomas raised questions about the city’s current and projected budget during a midyear budget review in late July. At that meeting, aldermen passed resolution No. 663, the Clean-up Amended Budget Resolution for the City of Eureka Springs for the Year 2014. Alderman James DeVito was not present during Monday’s workshop. Thomas questioned, among other
things, why the city has trouble project- have 2,073 people in this small town ing next year’s budget using historical and have to gear up for about one milfigures and why it seems to run through lion visitors here every year and that reserves before the year’s end. puts a huge strain on infrastructure like “I’ve been calling around, cities tell law enforcement and Fire and EMS,” me you all should be able to project Clark said. the budget but I’m hearing here we “We have to try to cover things with won’t know that until Dec. 31,” he said. sales tax and other sources of revenue Thomas and other aldermen said one and that’s a real challenge. I haven’t solution is to base the projected bud- talked to any other Arkansas finance get on an average of the previous five directors that have this unique set of years’ expenditures and revenues. circumstances we have.” Mayor Butch Berry said the city “has Thomas expressed concerns about been hand-to-mouth for the last several why the city waits until the last minute years” and that “this to try and balance the is nothing new.” budget. During July’s “When we go back We can’t hold anyone’s feet meeting, and Monto June, we did Resto the fire. We let it happen... olution 663 to settle day night’s workWhen we have to finance shop, city finance diout the 2014 budget. rector Lonnie Clark At that point, Lonan ambulance to get said that because nie told us they were money for a fire truck, the city’s economy $200,000 over budsomething’s wrong.” is largely based on get in 2014 and my tourism — and its impression that night – David Mitchell revenue is derived in was it came as shock part from sales tax, to some sitting at the which can be wildly table. I don’t want unpredictable — it has been difficult that to happen in 2015.” to gauge the city’s fiscal health. In the Eureka Springs and Carroll County past, the city has waited until the end of host more than 750,000 visitors yearly, the year and sometimes the beginning according to the Greater Eureka Springs of the next year to sort out its budget. Chamber of Commerce website. The Clark told aldermen during the work- site did not specify how many of those shop that the deficit does not yet reflect visitors are exclusive to the city. revenue from “real estate taxes, the No more ‘fiefdoms’ city’s semi-annual payment on the WCAldermen seemed to agree that the CAD contract, the latest monthly sales city could have done a better job in the tax receipts, the latest monthly ambu- past telling department heads what and lance/EMT billing, the latest normal how much they can spend. monthly water/sewer billing plus any “Over the years, more attention could other miscellaneous funds from licens- have been paid for infrastructure, but ing and permits.” it’s nice we do have the police and fire Clark also said the “months of sales protection that we have,” Mitchell said. taxes to be collected should be some of Aldermen and the finance director the larger months and the city is waiting said department heads have been alon a large portion of real estate taxes lowed to spend money without much that is yet to be collected by the county scrutiny from the council or previous collector and remitted to us. administrations but credited Berry for “In Arkansas Governor’s Finance As- requiring department heads to account sociation meetings, we compared notes for their budgets. and I found that we are a very unique “I think we are building the pie town compared to others in that we around the filling,” alderman Terry Mc-
Clung said. “I agree with David. We need to look at the percentages for reserves as a line item and break it down per department. Tell the department heads ‘this is what we have when we project revenues’ and make it work. A city employee’s fiduciary obligation is to the city of Eureka, not your own little fiefdom. They need to be concerned with what’s most cost effective and providing top-level customer service.” Clark agreed. “There has to be a guideline for department heads to go by instead of it being willy-nilly of what they say it will be,” he said. “For instance, Fire didn’t include fuel as a line item and it’s way up. That way, you can set out a piece of pie for reserve and capital improvements.” Clark, Mitchell and other aldermen said they are interested in knowing how other cities similar to Eureka are managing their budget. Berry has asked department heads to go before council and explain their budgets. Sources of revenue Aldermen also expressed concern about raising water rates as a means to recoup lost revenue and said they still don’t have a clear answer about the percentage of new commercial and residential meters that have been installed, nor have they been given figures on how much citizens’ water bills have increased since upgrades began last winter. Unanticipated project delays could further delay revenue the city was hoping to see by the year’s end. Mitchell said he wants “a clear picture of where the city is” before an increase in water rates is considered. “From a fiduciary position, I want to make sure I’ve done due diligence before I sign off on an increase,” he said. Berry agreed that the council will need to “look closer” before raising rates. “It’s a major issue … we may not have been charging enough to begin with,” he said. Berry also mentioned looking at small tax increases and as a last resort, paring back staffing costs.
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Eureka Springs budget at a glance Total revenue all funds 2015 budgeted: $9,270,760 YTD: $4,700,953 Total expenditures all funds 2015 budgeted: $8,603,640 YTD: $5,346,005 Net of revenues and expenditures 2015 budgeted: $667,120 YTD: ($645,411) Transit 2015 Budgeted Revenue: $1,219,244 2015 budgeted expenditures: $916,450 2015 YTD revenue: $650,924 2015 YTD expenditures: $664,572 2015 Budgeted Net: $302,794 2015 YTD Net: ($13,648) Mayor’s Note: The Utilities line items in Transit budget are being reallocated to more accurately reflect within budget status. ESFD YTD: $718,450 2015 budgeted: $1,198,252 Mayor’s Note: “The Maintenance Equipment line item is underprojected for 2015 and over spent YTD. The Vehicle Operation line item is over budget due to fuel expenses being lumped in this line item.” ESPD YTD: $720,690 2015 budgeted: $1,197,034 Mayor’s Note: “The Uniforms line item appears over budget, however this is a
timing issue and will be within budget YTD. The Equipment line item is under review by Finance to perhaps reallocate some expense coding.” Building Inspection 2015 Budgeted Revenue: $3,360,373 2015 budgeted expenditures: $3,312,478 2015 YTD revenue: $1,745,702 2015 YTD expenditures: $2,026,618 2015 Budgeted Net: $47,895 2015 YTD Net: ($280,915) Finance YTD: $113,430 2015 budgeted: $186,417 Mayor’s Note: “Added two staff causing a small increase in salaries and wages line item. The Professional Services line is impacted by the change of computer service providers.” Water and Sewer 2015 Budgeted Revenue: $1,442,400 2015 budgeted expenditures: $1,193,795 2015 YTD revenue: $942,921 2015 YTD expenditures: $1,022,348 2015 Budgeted Net: $248,605 2015 YTD Net: ($79,427) Mayor’s Note: “There are three months of increased CBWD rates included. The phone expense line item for Public Works budgets varies significantly from the projected budge because of a billing dispute that has been resolved.” Note: These figures are through July 31. Notes are taken from a memorandum sent from Mayor Butch Berry to aldermen.
Blood drive set for Thursday
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks has issued a Code Yellow Alert for Types O Negative, AB Positive and AB Negatives, meaning there is less than a two-day supply of these blood types available for area patients and is asking Eureka Springs donors to help. People in Eureka Springs can donate blood from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. On average, a transfusion happens every seven minutes. It takes around 230 donations daily to meet the area’s blood
needs. Each donation will be awarded LifePoints as a part of CBCO’s donor rewards program. LifePoints may be redeemed online for a variety of gift cards, or points may be assigned to other meaningful causes or charities. More information on the LifePoints donor rewards program may be found at www.cbco.org. To be eligible to give blood, donors must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health, and present a valid photo ID. For more information, call 1-800-2805337 or visit the website.
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Six arrested in alleged drug ring at county jail Lovely County Citizen Six people have been arrested after an internal investigation into contraband being introduced into the Carroll County Detention Center, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release issued Tuesday. Four of those arrested were inmates in the facility. “On Wednesday evening, Sept. 16, an individual came to the Detention Center claiming to be there to repair a phone in the inmate area of the jail,” the news release said. “Finding this suspicious, staff contacted the phone vendor, who confirmed that no service tech was dispatched to the Detention Center. “The phone vendor notified Sheriff (Randy) Mayfield of suspicious phone calls to and from certain inmates at the jail. At the direction of Sheriff Mayfield, the Criminal Investigations Division commenced an internal investigation.” Review of inmate phone calls and emails indicated that two individuals conspired with four inmates to illegally introduce prescription drugs into the jail, the news release said. Detention Center video recorded the outside individuals arriving at the jail lobby, where one went to the women’s restroom, according to the news release. The video recorded a State 309 inmate going into the restroom area, and later sliding contraband under a jail pod door to another inmate, the news release said, and phone recordings confirm the receipt and use of the illicit prescription drugs. Mayfield ordered a shakedown of the involved jail pods to ensure that no contraband remained within the pods, the news release said, and drug screening of the involved inmates revealed the presence of narcotics in their systems. “Procedure changes have been made to prevent similar security breaches in the future,” the news release said. Brock Boren, Cody Sansom, Christopher Maritan and Robert Periman, all inmates at the jail, were arrested. Also arrested were Pamela Thompson and Julie Orman. Bond was set at $25,000 for Periman
Boren
Maritan
Sansom
Orman
Periman
Thompson
and $100,000 each for the others who were arrested. Maritan, a State 309 inmate, was scheduled to be returned to state custody on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
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ES school board lists old high school for sale By Samantha Jones
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As of this week, the old Eureka Springs High School building is for sale. Eureka Springs superintendent Bryan Pruitt said the school board agreed Monday night to advertise the building for sale or lease in local news outlets. The building is vacant, Pruitt said, and maintaining it continues to cost the district money. “We’re going to advertise it for a couple of weeks to see if anyone’s interested in buying it,” he said. He noted that a local nonprofit has expressed interest in purchasing the building. The goal of advertising the property, Pruitt continued, is to see what other interest exists in the community. “We’re just looking at our options. It’ll save us quite a bit of money,” Pruitt said. The board also agreed to purchase
a 2017 school bus for $99,605 and approved a plan to recruit and interview more minority teachers. The financial report for 2014-15 and the district’s 201516 budget were approved, as well as two transfers out of the district and one transfer into it. Pruitt recalled discussing a vacancy on the board. Board member Glenn Coggeshell moved out of Arkansas, Pruitt said, and left his position open. Pruitt explained that the board decide to leave Coggeshell’s seat vacant for the rest of the year; during school board elections next year, Pruitt said, the position will be filled. “We’ll be operating as a six-member board for the rest of the year,” Pruitt said. The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the administration building.
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Carroll County Clerk Jamie Correia swears in Jason Morris to the Governor’s Council for Emergency Services on Tuesday at the Carroll County Eastern District Courthouse in Berryville.
Governor appoints Morris to emergency services council By Alana Cook
Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Gov. Asa Hutchinson appointed Eureka Springs Fire Department Capt. Jason Morris to the Governor’s Council for Emergency Services. Morris was sworn in Tuesday at the Carroll County Eastern District Courthouse in Berryville and will hold the position for four years. “Jason’s knowledge and experience in emergency management and as an assistant fire chief will be a great asset to the Governor’s Council for Emergency Services. I’m
pleased to have him on board,” Hutchinson said in a statement to the Citizen. The council oversees local emergency planning commissions and tracks and distributes state funding for emergency training for first responders. Morris said he was pleasantly surprised when he found out about the appointment. “I was pushed to apply by various people throughout the state. I got a call from the governor’s office and they asked me if I planned on applying and they said it would be nice if you would do it,” Morris said.
Services at Pine Mountain Jamboree
A church service will take place at the Pine Mountain Jamboree at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27. Thereafter, services will be held at 2 p.m. every Sun-
day. Pine Mountain Jamboree is located at 2075 East Van Buren in Eureka Springs. Call 870-423-8885 for more information.
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What do
Community of Christ to offer Community Enrichment Grants
think
Citizen Opinion by Cindy Worley
What do you think would be the best way to finance infrastructure improvements to the city?
Marie Gladwell Melissa “Just Marie” Morgan Using tourist taxes.
Lillian Thomas “Babe”
Have different neighborhoods that have committees to get ideas to raise money, like car raffles.
“Lissa”
Parking meter money and fees.
Wyatt Beck “Handsome”
There’s a lot of parking meters, use that money.
Darrin Reaves John Derek “Hammer” Gray
Food contests to “John D” attract the crowds Redirect some of and more people. our existing funds.
Citizen Survey What do you think would be the best way to finance infrastructure improvements to the city?
m Using tax money from tourism m Using money from parking meters m Community fundraisers m Other
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The Berryville Congregation of Community of Christ Church is now accepting applications for its first Community Enrichment Grant opportunities. The purpose of these grants is to support community-based programs that promote positive changes in the lives of the people of Berryville and the Carroll County area. While membership in Community of Christ is not a requirement, programs must offer services in a manner that is consistent with the Enduring Principles of
Community of Christ. According to, “We are pleased to have this opportunity to work with others to lift up this community in love,” said pastor Jan Weiberg. Maximum grant award for the coming grant cycle will be $2500. Applications will be accepted through October 31, 2015, and awards will be made early in 2016. For additional information or to request an application, contact the grant committee at jhntr747@aol.com.
From The Editor Plug out, connect in
L
ast week, one of Eureka’s long-timers stopped in the office. She’s one of those rare people whose presence enhances everyone she meets. She said something I’ve been pondering for a couple of months but wasn’t brave enough to say aloud. “People need to realize everything they do, everything they touch, affects others.” With that, she swung open the door and went off to her next errand. I sat at my desk and Alana Cook took a moment to soak in that wisdom. It’s so simple, yet so deep if you think about it, really. Connection is the breath of life — connection makes us human. Without it, we are boats adrift at sea just floating through life and clinging to whatever will satisfy us. Everything, and I mean absolutely everything, is connected. We are at risk now more than ever before of becoming disconnected with nature and each other because there are so many things that keep us distracted. Moving to Eureka Springs reminded me of what’s really important, of the little things I forgot while in the city — the little things that make life so abundant and rich, like taking the time to look deeper in someone’s eyes when I speak to them or putting off work for an hour to spend time in the morning just … being. It’s in those most intimate moments of life — the ones we will remember at the closing of the
Everything, and I mean absolutely everything, is connected. We are at risk now more than ever before of becoming disconnected with nature and each other because there are so many things that keep us distracted. last chapter — that we are the most vulnerable, and the most connected. Parents know this feeling well. It’s sending your kid out into the world when you know they can and will get hurt at some point; It’s walking through the pain with them when they fall hard and standing with them in joy when they tackle a problem, light turns on and they “get it.” It’s where love lives, creativity begins, and it’s the place where we grow if we allow ourselves to be open. Facebook memes and self-help gurus beat the drums of psychological positivity and avoiding pain at any cost while chanting that the only thing we can change is ‘ourselves, ourselves, ourselves.’ We need to do this routine or read this or that book to feel better. We don’t. Toss out their baseless platitudes, sign out of Facebook, shut down your laptop and cell phone and start listening. Really, listen. Compassion is where it’s at. It’s where we connect. ••• Alana Cook is associate editor of the Lovely County Citizen. Her email address is Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
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Ballinger seeks re-election to state House Lovely County Citizen State Rep. Bob Ballinger (R-Hindsville) formally announced Friday that he will seek re-election to the District 97 seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives. The district includes portions of Carroll, Madison and Washington counties. Ballinger Ballinger made his announcement at Autumn Hill nursing and rehabilitation center in Berryville.
“I have been blessed to serve my constituents, and the people of Arkansas, now for two and a half years and in that time we have accomplished a lot, but there is still much to do, and work left undone,” Ballinger said. “I am running for re-election in order to finish what I have started — what I promised I would do when I was running for office. Namely, reducing regulations, cutting taxes, and fighting for our freedoms. “We face an uncertain future and cultural changes that will require us to make some tough decisions. We must answer the question as to where we are going as a nation and what we will lose if we do not protect what is most important to us.”
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Two-time Grammy winner Rita Coolidge to perform at this year’s Ozark Folk Festival Two-time Grammy award winner Rita Coolidge will headline the 68th annual original Ozark Folk Festival, which begins Oct. 7 and runs through Oct. 10 in Eureka Springs. The festival will include a queen’s contest, the Barefoot Ball, a singer/songwriter contest, free music, arts and crafts demonstrations and as always, a parade. Coolidge performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Auditorium. Over a dazzling career spanning four decades, Coolidge established herself as one of the most singularly compelling and versatile voices in the music world. The vocalist — whose passionate and pure voice excels equally at rock, pop, rhythm and blues, country and folk —started out as a backup singer and soon branched out to work with music icons such as Eric Clapton, Stephen Stills, Leon Russell, and Joe Cocker, among others. In 1973, she married country singer/songwriter Kris Kristofferson. Their first duet album, Full Moon, topped the country charts, and “From the Bottle to the Bottom” won a Grammy for the best country vocal by a duo or group. Continuing their collaboration, the couple won a second Grammy in the same category the next year for “Lover, Please” from their album, Breakaway. The queen’s contest will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Auditorium. Local young ladies who exhibit both beauty and talent are invited to enter the contest. The third grade Hedgehoppers from Eureka Springs Elementary School will also per-
Ballinger visits school Eureka Springs High School Principal Kathy Lavender, state Rep. Bob Ballinger, and Eureka Springs School District Superintendent Bryan Pruitt celebrate ‘Bring Your Legislator To School Day’ on Thursday, Sept. 17, at ESHS.
Rita Coolidge
form a folk dance. The Barefoot Ball is 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8 at the Barefoot Ballroom in the 1905 Basin Park Hotel at 12 Spring Street. Cutty Rye will perform heel-kickin’ tunes. Tickets are $10 and available at the door. An afternoon of free music in Basin Park starts at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9. Come hear Lark and the Loon followed by Chucky Wags, Brian Martin. The Black Out Boys will finish off the day at 4 p.m. The annual singer/songwriters’ contest will be noon Saturday with more free folk music and the parade rolls down Spring Street at 2 p.m. For more information, entry forms, and schedule updates, visit www.ozarkfolkfestival.com or purchase tickets for Rita Coolidge at www.theauditorium.org.
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Studio Tour
Photos by Tavi Ellis
Lorna Trigg explains the rather complicated clay technique she uses Lucilla Garrett talks color and function with a prospective buyersat Skeins of yarn fill a bin at Lux to make these two-chamber whistles. Nelson’s studio last Saturday afternoon. Weaving Studio.
Mark Hughes of Regalia invited tourists behind the scenes into his colorful sewing space.
People admire stone art on the grounds of Fire Om Earth.
Lorna Trigg helps Belle try on a beautifully crafted sea dragon Mansker’s palette is a work of art mask, which resembles one of Trigg’s fictional characters. itself.
Mary Springer and Leigh Valens of Mary Springer Studio stay busy beading, crimping, and shaping wearable metal art.
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Artist Jim Nelson of J.A. Nelson Gallery graciously gave tours of his studio and his home Lorna Trigg displays a collection of clay vases on the front porch of her studio, during last weekend’s studio tour. Fire Om Earth.
Larry Mansker discusses art trends with a couple from Kansas City, Mo.
Mosaic Studio’s Fran Carlin kept busy between visitors Saturday afternoon, hammering out and piecing together a cheerful new piece.
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Cleansing Ceremony
Photos by Tavi Ellis
Fire Om Earth hosted a cleansing ceremony Tuesday afternoon in preparation for the fall equinox and Sunday evening’s lunar eclipse. Eight women between the ages of 30 and 70 laughed with joy as they doused themselves in mud and then washed it off as part of the cleansing process. They then set intentions for the next six months of their lives. The mud represented the spiritual, mental and physical things in their lives they want to clear out.
Shama Deerwomon lets go. Deerwomon told the group, ‘We open ourselves to the Earth’s healing by interacting with her.’
Ladies were full of laugher as they cleansed.
From left, Lorna Trigg, Codi Price, D’Coda and Nancy Bergeron have fun in the pond.
Codi Price sports her mud crown.
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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. 24: Flag Dedication
A flag dedication with honor guard will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at Riverlake Outdoor Center. The dedication will honor Jim Lemon.
Sept. 24: Evening of Music
Jonathan Story, Kara Story and Jonathan Chavez will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at the Holiday Island Community Church at 188 Stateline Drive in Holiday Island. Call 479-253-8200 for more information.
Sept. 25: Beaver Lake Watershed Symposium
The Beaver Lake Watershed Symposium will take place on Friday, Sept. 25, in Huntsville. To RSVP, contact the Beaver Watershed Alliance at info@BeaverWatershedAlliance.org or 479-750-8007.
Sept. 26: How to be Your Book’s Best Publicist
Village Writing School at 177 Huntsville Road will host “How to be Your Book’s Best Publicist” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. It costs $25.
Sept. 26: Byways Buy Days
The 4th Annual Ozark Byways Buy Days will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26 along Highway 412. To see a map of the yard sale locations, visit Ozarkbyways.com. Call 870437-2272 or 870-754-5554 for more information.
Sept. 26: Birthday Party
Eunice Smith will celebrate her 90th birthday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Cattlemen’s Building at the Carroll County Fairgrounds. Cards are welcome.
Sept. 27: Afternoon Picnic
Chou Chou will host an afternoon picnic for members of the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship beginning at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Joy Motel. A potluck dinner and circle will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bring a towel, food, drink and good cheer.
Sept. 27: Homecoming Services
The Eureka Springs Free Will Baptist Church on Rock House Road will host a homecoming service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27. Brother Donnie Villines will preach, and lunch will be served. There will be singing and youth service in the afternoon. Call Connie Kelley at 870-423-6325 for more information.
Sept. 27: Woodward Memorial Concert Series
The Holiday Island Community Church at 188 Stateline Drive will host the Woodard Memorial Concern Series at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27. Jonathan Story, Kara Story and Jonathan Chavez will perform. The performance is free.
Sept. 28: Metafizzies Meeting
The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at the Heart of Many Ways in the Christian Science Church at 68 Mountain St. in Eureka Springs for a group discussion on spiritual topics. All are welcome.
Sept. 29: Veterans Aid Seminar
Peachtree Village is hosting a free seminar on veterans aid and attendance at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 5 Park Drive in Holiday
Island. Todd Whatley will speak.
Sept. 29: Ladies of Faith Meeting
Guests are welcome.
Oct. 10: HAM Radio Meeting
The Ladies of Faith will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 at the Gazebo Restaurant. It costs $10.50 for brunch. Jamie Smith will speak. Call Margo Pryor at 870-423-9399 for more information.
The Little Switzerland Amateur Radio Club will meet at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the physician’s building at Mercy Hospital, 211 Carter St. in Berryville. For more information, visit http://lsarc.us or email gmjar@ outlook.com.
Sept. 29: Camp Nine Discussion
Oct. 10: Garage Sale
St. James Episcopal Church at 28 Prospect St. in Eureka Springs will meet from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, to discuss “Camp Nine” by Vivienne Schiffer. Everyone is invited. For more information, call 479-253-8610.
Oct. 2: Alzheimer’s Seminar
Mercy Auxiliary Berryville will host a free Alzheimer’s seminar from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at the ECHO Clinic in Eureka Springs. Molly Gay will speak. Call 479-981-0626 for reservations.
Oct. 4: Blessing of the Animals
St. James Episcopal Church at 28 Prospect Ave. in Eureka Springs will host a ceremony blessing and honoring animals at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4. For more information, call 479-253-8610.
Oct. 6: Ladies Weekday Bible Study
The Holiday Island Baptist Church will begin a ladies weekday Bible study at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. The study will focus on revolutionizing speech habits and improving relationships. Each session will last two hours. Call Debbie Rose at 479-981-0343 or the church at 479-253-7624 for more information. Workbooks cost $14.
Oct. 6: Eureka Springs Hospital Guild Meeting
The Eureka Springs Hospital Guild will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the hospital cafeteria. Karen Stouffer will speak.
The Eureka Springs High School Class of 2017 will host a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the high school to raise funds for prom.
Oct. 10: AARP Driver Safety Class
The Fire Department of Holiday Island is sponsoring an AARP Driver Safety class on Saturday, Oct. 10. The class will be held beginning at 8 a.m. at the fire department classroom at 105 Holiday Island Drive. It costs $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Call R.E. Collins at 479-2530909 for more information.
Oct. 10: Pancake Breakfast
The Holiday Island Fire Department will hold its annual pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Clubhouse at 1 Country Club Drive in Holiday Island. It will cost $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Proceeds will benefit the fire department training, equipment, supplies and programs.
Oct. 10: Berryville Alumni Banquet
The 28th Annual Berryville Alumni Banquet will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the high school. The banquet meal will be served in the high school cafeteria at 7 p.m. The class of 1965 and 1990 will be recognized. Contact Carol Engskov at 870-423-4859 for more information. See Calendar, page 17
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The Natural Way The benefits of probiotics
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ur friends...the bugs. Not the ones which go scattering when you turn the light Jim Fain on at home but bugs can also take up residence inside your gastrointestinal tract. Good ones, like good neighbors, add health and well-being to our lives. Others can cause us belly aches, ulcers and much more. There are probably thousands of different families of these microorganisms living inside of us and many more which sort of visit and move on, a kind of like an itinerant worker. Both have an important impact on our life span and on our quality of life. Medicine and science has known for a long time the beneficial qualities of some of these. You do hear medical doctors recommending Acidophilus supplements after you have taken a big dose of antibiotics. Acidophilus is only one of the many beneficial bugs we need to live well so go for a more comprehensive formula. Here is a list of a few of the most important: Lactobacilli Acidophilus, Lactobacilli rhamnosus, Lactobacilli bulgaricus, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifodobacterium bifidum and Bifodobacterium faecium. Big words for such little fellas. In 1950, scientists discovered three specific effects they have on our bodies. They eliminate cancer-causing toxins and reduce bad enzymes which lead to cancer and tumor suppression. Even though these good bugs live in our GI tract, the benefits aren’t just limited to the gut function. For instance, studies showed cholesterol in the blood dropped, calcium was absorbed better, food poisoning was reduced or prevented and yeast populations reduced overall. They eliminate food allergies, stop bowel irritability and improve heart health. Part of why this happens is that these good guys love to live in our systems and as they reproduce their colonies, they push out other organisms living inside of us. This is sort of like what we have done to the deer and wildlife as population has increased. Another reason is that the good guys eat up the food source that the bad guys would otherwise dine on and leave behind what the bad guys would call pollution which makes life unbearable for them. Mind you, this is all good for people. These supplements are called probiotics. They most often are freeze dried so they don’t have to be refrigerated any longer unlike the old-fashioned products of 20 years ago. The best are enteric coated to withstand stomach acid. For sure, these little guys have a lot offer, far beyond what their size would suggest.
Wisecrack Zodiac ARIES: Forget those who say there’s no time like the present. Next Tuesday works great, too, especially around 2 p.m. Don’t forget your inflatable platypus and rash ointment. TAURUS: No one knows the troubles you’ve seen, unless you post them on your Instagram. It’s the perfect thing if you want the world to learn your parrot left you and there’s a weird fungus growing on your leg. GEMINI: You’ve got your dancing shoes on, but they don’t mix well with your cookie batter-eating sweatpants. Get your wardrobe on the same page before there’s a fight. CANCER: All the world’s a stage, but instead of being the star you’re lurking under the floorboards. Quit trying to be the Phantom of the Opera; you’re coming off like a Scooby-Doo lighthouse keeper. Get in the spotlight where you belong. LEO: You realize you’ve never been a special little snowflake; you’re bigger than that. You’re the sun! Shine on during Wednesday and you’ll melt all those snowflakes in their tracks. VIRGO: Everyone has a book in them, but sometimes it’s because they ate too much paste and paper in Kindergarten. Look inside and see if your book has any actual words in it, or if it’s just a pop-up book about Kanye West. LIBRA: Some are born to greatness, some have it thrust upon them, but you slip in it while you’re walking the dog. Enjoy the fame but bring a plastic bag because you can’t get that out of your shoe. SCORPIO: Your boss is pissed, so review your week. Is it because you left a dead bug in his World’s Best Manager mug, or used his computer to download “Hot Lunchroom Ladies 4?” Eh, the man’s a mystery. Leave early on Friday to give him some personal space. SAGITTARIUS: This week, you don’t have to be the best, but you should do better than a participa-
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tion ribbon, too. Any effort at all will thrill your family and that third place trophy will look great in the bathroom. CAPRICORN: You try to be a shining star on Monday, but you end up more like a sputtering glow stick. You’re not the brightest, but watching your antics is illuminating. Good thing your co-workers have your therapist on speed dial. AQUARIUS: Just your luck; you stop to smell the roses and there’s
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a bee waiting inside the petals. After the screaming and flailing, the Benadryl nap is nice. PISCES: You keep treading water, but that long, slow hiss of your deflating arm floaties is starting to wear down your nerves. Don’t worry, the shore is in sight and there’s a cocktail and a massage therapist waiting for you. Answers on page 17
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City to test evening start time for parades Eureka Springs Mayor Butch Berry said the city is running a six-monthlong test beginning in January asking all parade organizers to begin their parades at 5 p.m. or after. “Many parades started at various times … 5 p.m. seemed to be a reasonable compromise,” Berry said. An Aug. 12 letter to local business owners said that moving the times will better accommodate the needs of business owners and shoppers alike. “[The change] is mostly due to a request by merchants,” Berry told the Citizen. “As you know, the topic of parade parameters — time of day, frequency, duration, route, etc. — is a discussion point that does not necessarily end in clear-cut consensus,” the letter said. “Moving the times will accomplish a couple of things for everyone: continue to provide an additional draw for folks to enjoy downtown, give a window of time that is not in the middle of the merchant day and avoids the restaurant dinner hour, and allows for daylight
hours for the parade route.” The city plans to ask for feedback about how the plan is working for local businesses “after we get the first few parade experiences under our belts,” the letter said. Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce Interim Director Damon Henke questioned how moving parade times will affect downtown businesses. “Are parade-goers actually the buyers who are going into stores? That’s the crux of the issue,” he said in a phone interview with the Citizen. Henke said he raised questions about moving the parade times in a recent economic task force meeting so he could know how to plan for future events. “For the Antique Car Festival, it’s critical that the parade starts at 11 a.m. so they can roam around town and have an awards banquet,” he said. “If someone wants a parade to be at a different time, they call the mayor’s office and ask.” Henke said some parades were scheduled at 2 p.m. because there was a lull in downtown business and downtown parking has been an issue.
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Nov. 21: Holiday Island Craft Fair
The Holiday Island Craft fair will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, in the Holiday Island Country Club ballroom. Vendors are needed for art, crafts, food, photography, textiles, woodworking and pottery. Vendors can apply by Saturday, Oct. 10, or until all spaces are taken. Email steven-chain@hotmail. com for more information. ONGOING MEETINGS The art of Carol Saari and Wen Norton will be featured at the Norberta Philbrook Galley at #5 Center Street in downtown Eu-
First Southern Baptist Church of Holiday Island will host a family movie and game night at 6 p.m. the first Friday of every month. Call 479-253-6711 for more information. Gaskin Switch Theatre at 2039A East Van Buren in Eureka Springs will host locals night at 5 p.m. on Tuesdays. Virginia Ralph and Bobby Matthews will perform the “Mömandpöp Comeback Special” for free. The theater is a hub for performances, performing arts classes and special events catering to families with very young children. Call 479-265-7002 for more information.
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Injured ES firefighter released from hospital Lovely County Citizen Eureka Springs firefighter Rod Wasson has been released from a Springfield hospital where he was treated after being injured in an Aug. 29 residential fire. Eureka Springs Fire Chief Randy Ates said in a Sept. 17 email that Wasson had been discharged from the burn unit at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. “Wasson is returning to the Fort Smith area to stay with his parents while he recuperates,” Ates said. “He will be going to outpatient therapy to regain his
strength and lung function. “This is a marvelous leap ahead in Wasson’s healing. There was anticipation that he would have to stay in a regular hospital room for at least a week and then be sent to a rehab hospital. This is an exciting turn of events with his recovery moving so rapidly.” Ates said Wasson expressed appreciation the community’s support and prayers. “When told that over 70,000 people had read one of his status reports on Facebook, Wasson shook his head in amazement and
mumbled repeatedly ‘I just can’t believe it, I just can’t believe it. People are so caring.’ ” Ates said a GoFundMe account that was established for Wasson has been closed. The funds are being transferred through Eureka Springs Volunteer Fire Department and will be presented to Wasson shortly, he said. Additional donations are continuing to come to the fire station and are still very welcome, Ates said. “We appreciate the collection taken up by Gravette Fire Depart-
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James “Jim” Allen Miller Oct. 8, 1936 – Sept. 11, 2015
James “Jim” Allen Miller, a resident of Eureka Springs, was born Oct. 8, 1936 in Barnsdall, Okla., a son of Matthew Lee and Viola (Copeland) Miller. He departed this life Friday, Sept. 11, 2015 in Eureka Springs, at the age of 78. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Viola Miller; sister, Betty Shobe of Grove, Okla.; brother, Joe Miller of St. Louis, Mo., and brother, Leon Miller of Cassville, Mo. Jim was a construction worker for many years. He helped build several homes in Eureka Springs and worked on the Beaver Dam. He loved coon hunting and stock car racing. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ruth Ann (Franklin) Miller of Eureka Springs; daughter, Dena Miller of Garfield; son, Gary Miller of Eureka Springs; two grandsons, Andy Todd of Berryville, and Tristen Smith of Garfield; two great-grandsons, Dylan Todd and Landon Todd both of Berryville; two brothers, Wayne Miller and wife Leta of Westmoreland, Tenn.
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and Robert Miller of Compton, Ky.; four sisters, Verla Sharp of West Moreland, Tenn, Doris Yates of Pawhuska, Okla., Ruth Dickens of Neosho, Mo., Sue Jaques of Cassville, Mo. and several nieces and nephews. There was no visitation. Graveside services were Thursday, Sept.17 at the Eureka Springs Cemetery with Bro. Gerald Miller officiating. Interment followed the service in the Eureka Springs Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
Carol Ann Murray
March 12, 1943 – Sept. 20, 2015
Carol Ann Murray, a resident of Eureka Springs was born March 12, 1943 in Flint, Mich., a daughter of Milton Beach and Norma Adair. She departed this life Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, at the age of 72. She was preceded in death by her parents, Milton Beach and Norma Adair; brother, Gary Beach; and granddaughter, Amanda Stouten. Carol was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker who enjoyed gardening, cooking, and crafting for her home and the people she loved. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert J. Murray; three children: Robert C. Murray and wife Lisa; Diana L. Black; Dawn M. Stouten and husband Kenny; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Patricia Brady and husband Lou; and a host of other family, friends, and loved ones. There will be no services. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a donation
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SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 • Balcony Restaurant and Bar, 479253-7837: Pearl Brick, 12 noon; Pete Maiella, 5 p.m. • Brews, 479-244-0878: Cards Against Humanity with Beer Specials, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Cathouse / Pied Piper, 479-3639976: Josh Hoyer, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479253-6723: Vine Brothers, 7 p.m. • Eureka Live: DJ, Dancing and Karaoke, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-2537122: Colt O’Brien, 3 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Texas Holdem, 7 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 479-253-2525:
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Dog House Daddies, noon to 4 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den: Terri & Brett, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. MONDAY, SEPT. 28 • Chelsea’s: SprUngbilly, 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-2537122: Free Pool • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Ladies Night, Happy Hour all night for ladies! TUESDAY, SEPT. 29 • Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-2537122: Taco Tuesday • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Game Night: Texas Holdem and Pool Tournament, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30 • Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-2537020: Jukebox & Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Grub & Pub Club 169: Wild Women Wednesdays, Ladies Night
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STUFFED FLOUNDER
Amount 1 3/4 1/4
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Measure Lb. Cup Cup
Ingredient Flounder Fillets Seasoned Croutons, Crush Onion, Chopped Fine
FISH Amount 1/2 1/4
Measure Cup Cup
SERVES 4 Ingredient French Dressing Celery, Chopped Fine
Recipe Date: 4/12/1996 Combine 1/4 cup dressi ng, crushed croutons, ce lery and onion. Brush top side of fish w ith 2 T. of dressing. Equally divide mixture on fish and roll up. Brus h with remaining dressing . Bake in a preheated 3500 oven for 35 minutes or until fish flakes. This is a good recipe for all of us who are trying to loose a few pounds.