No blues for BBB
Hangin’ out at Oscar’s
Samac reports no major accidents
Locals visit cafe over weekend
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n Berry addresses sales tax concerns
Grant provides $10,000 for police protective equipment
Council tables decision on Henke’s seat to January
Mayor says city needs money, tax will impact locals less
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A taste of what’s to come
Farmers market temporarily relocates to community center site By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs Farmers Market hasn’t permanently relocated to the new community center site, but farmers and citizens got a preview of the new location on Thursday, Sept. 22. Melissa Carper, manager of the farmers market, explained that the market had to relocate to the community center because of Bikes, Blues and BBQ. The bikers were set up at Pine Mountain Village, Carper said, where the market is normally held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. She said the change of location wasn’t a hassle at all, saying she enjoyed getting to see what the market will be like in the next year. “I think this is going to work out great. It already feels great, and they haven’t even done anything to it yet,” Carper said. “It feels nice over here.” The community center, she continued, has been sorely needed in Eureka Springs. “This community could really use it. I can’t wait,” Carper said. She described what the site will look like when the market officially relocates there. Building 100 will be torn down, she said, giving the market even more visibility to passing motorists. She added that an outdoor stage will be built to accommodate all the artists who live and work in the city. “This will make [the market] a lot bigger. It can really draw some attention over here for tourists and locals alike,” Carper said. “Locals would be able to walk from the historic loop here.” She said she was selling bags, hats and T-shirts for the market, along with offering free coffee to anybody who wanted it. Motioning around her, Carper said the market usually has all kinds of vendors. These vendors include a baker, a food truck, farmers, a woodcrafter and more. “Today, we have apples. We have eggs and beef,” Carper said. “For our small town, we have a really great market. On the busy season, we have 20 vendors or more, which is awesome for a small community like this.” She continued, “It keeps growing. I think moving to this location is going to make it grow even more. It’s pretty exciting.” Elby Bergman, who sang and played piano at the market, said he was happy to be at the community center, even just for a day. Bergman agreed with Carper, saying the community center is something Eureka Springs needs. “I think it’s great. I’m hoping there would be a wide variety of activities going on here,” Bergman said. “There’s going to be meetings and musical events.” The outdoor stage, he said, will be a highlight of the new site.
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Patrice Gross helps a customer pick out a few organic vegetables at the Eureka Springs Farmers Market. The market was temporarily relocated to the new community center site Sept. 22.
“That’s going to be wonderful, and particularly if they provide shade over the stage … a sound system maybe?” Bergman said. He remembered how the community center came to be and said he admired the Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation for all the work its members put in. “It was really marvelous, the grassroots movement and the fundraising,” Bergman said. He hasn’t been coming to the market long, but Bergman said he’s already started to look forward to it every week. “There’s a lot of really, really nice people here. I’m having a great time playing today, and I’m glad to be part of this,” Bergman said. Frank Egan, who sells produce at the market with his brother Jim, said he enjoys coming to the market, too. “I like growing food, and I like to talk to people who like to eat good, quality USDA-certified organic food. It’s my social occasion of the week,” Egan said. “I don’t come into town very often, so it’s a social occasion for me.” When the market permanently relocates to the community center site, Egan said, the vendors should be able to reach more people. “It’s a lovely location. I think it’s easier for people to park. It’s going to be easier for citizens to walk to the mar-
ket rather than drive,” Egan said. “It’s just more centrally located. I like the higher altitude. It’s a nice location.” He said he supports the idea of the community center, saying it will help citizens come together for events like the farmers market. “I’m glad this is moving forward. I think it’s a good benefit for the city, not only the farmers but the citizens as well. It’s going to be good for everybody,” Egan said. Richard Potter agreed. Though he doesn’t live in Eureka Springs, Potter said he has been selling organic beef at the market for eight years. One of the best parts about the community center, he said, is that it will make use of existing buildings. “You’ve got these buildings here, and they’re so utilitarian. They should do something with them,” Potter said. “I think it’s a great idea. I love it.” Another thing he loves, he continued, is interacting with Eureka Springs citizens at the market. “I’ve come here once a week for eight years. For me, it’s a day off, because i get to stand around and talk to people,” Potter said. “They’re like everybody else. They’re good people. They care about things. They’re interested in things. They’re completely different, unique people, just like everyone else.”
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The Eureka Springs Cemetery Commission is working to breathe life back into the cemetery. The commission discussed the need to fill the open commissioner seat at its Wednesday meeting. Bob Thomas, secretary and treasurer, said the commission needs to look at what needs the cemetery has before new officers are elected in January. “We have one commissioner seat still open, and we kind of need to know what we’re looking for and what help we need,” Thomas said. He said it is important for the commission to establish a chain of command so that cemetery issues can be handled even when the commission members who normally handle them are out of town. “We need to start filling our commission with people who are willing to take care of things for when people are gone and stuff needs to be done,” Thomas said. Cemetery superintendent and commission chair Peg Adamson agreed and said the commission needs to outline the responsibilities of the open chair and promote it in the community. Commissioner Susan Tharp said the commission still needs to elect a vice chairman as well. “We really need to get Peg a vice chairman because they would basically be her assistant,” Tharp said. Thomas agreed and said the other concern is that the chair of the commission, the vice chairman and the secretary and treasurer are the only ones authorized to sign checks for the cemetery. “The only people who can sign checks are the three officers, and we only have two right now,” he said. “If one of us is unavailable, nothing can be done financially.” Adamson said the vice chairman would need to be someone who could connect callers to the right people and resolve situations at the cemetery. “There’s a lot of fires to put out some-
times, and that person would have to do that, especially when I’m gone,” she said. “We really do need someone temporary for November and December, and then we can think about the future of the role with the 2017 election.” Commissioner Steve “Yip” Vorbeck said he has been advertising the open commission seat to people he knows but has not received much interest. “They’re not exactly busting down the door to sit on this commission,” he said. “It needs a little shot in the arm,” Adamson said. “Yip, if you’re still on board for coordinating that, it would be great.” Vorbeck said he would continue to work on promoting the open commission seat. The commission also discussed reviving interest in the adopt-a-block program. Adamson explained that the program was started to help with cemetery maintenance before the two groundskeepers were hired this summer. The idea, she said, was for people to adopt one block of the cemetery and do weeding, raking or whatever was needed to keep that area in good shape. “They would have a little plaque on it with their name on it,” Adamson said. “We’ve had a few people come forward, but no one has officially adopted a block yet. I think the bad weather and bugs made it difficult for the summer.” Tharp said now would be a good time to remind people about the adopt-a-block program because leaves will start to fall, and the cemetery will need extra help clearing leaves up around the blocks. “Plus, the weather is cooling off now, so people may be more willing to help out,” she said. Adamson said the commission could advertise the adopt-a-block program through press releases and hold training sessions for anyone interested. Vorbeck said he would work on the press releases and include a map so people can find the blocks they will be maintaining. Also at the meeting, Thomas updated the commission on the cemetery’s finan-
cial status. He said there have been some heavy expenditures following the hires of the new groundskeepers, including the re-outfitting of the maintenance shed with all of the needed equipment. Thomas said that Gloria Stevens, cemetery sexton, has also come across graves that do not have corner markers. “We’ve already come up with about $1,000 worth of corner stones we didn’t know we were going to be paying to replace,” he said. “So there’s a lot of money in our account that we weren’t aware is essentially encumbered.” Stevens presented a map of the cemetery she had compiled to the commission. The map showed the different blocks and plots and noted which plots were available to sell. Block 17 has 47 plots ready to sell, Stevens said. “Maybe we could run an ad so that people can see the plots that are available and call us up,” she said. Tharp suggested the commission also advertise the number of available lots on its website. “Now that we have some plots to sell, I’m not so worried,” Thomas said, “but I was getting concerned.” He also recommended that the commission lower the contribution rate to the cemetery trust fund from 15 percent to 10 percent. The commission had decided to put 15 percent of each sale into a trust fund beginning July 1, Thomas said, but has not started doing so yet. “I would like to suggest we drop that to 10 percent,” he said. The commission voted to set the contribution rate at 10 percent. Adamson told the commission she is pleased overall with the current direction the cemetery is taking. “I feel really positive about the future of the cemetery and creating a legacy for anybody else who would step into this position,” she said. “It will be a great transfer for whoever takes over some day.” The cemetery commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at City Hall.
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Council accepts grant for police protective gear By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs Police Department will have new bulletproof vests in the near future. On Monday night, the Eureka Springs City Council approved a resolution accepting a $10,000 grant for 10 ballistic vests for the police department. The resolution says the Western Arkansas Planning and Development District (WAPDD) is offering the grant. Mayor Butch Berry said the police department has ballistic vests but could certainly use new ones. “We have several. A lot of them are very old and outdated,” Berry said. He explained that the grant requires no matching funds, saying the city won’t lose any money by accepting the grant. If the police department spends less than $10,000 on the vests, Berry said the remaining balance of the grant will be returned to WAPDD. The council also approved an ordinance levying a tax on all real and personal property in the city. Berry said the council is required to approve an ordinance for real and
personal property taxes every year. “It’s an annual ordinance. It’s not an increase in any taxes or levying anything,” Berry said. “It’s just re-affirming what we have existing on the books.” The ordinance says a tax of 4.4 mills on the dollar is levied on all personal and real property in the city. The revenue from the tax goes toward the general fund and the fireman’s relief and pension fund, according to the ordinance. The mills levied on personal and real property will be collected during the regular collection of taxes by the Carroll County tax collector, the ordinance says, at the same time and in the same manner state and county taxes are collected in 2017. The council approved the ordinance on a first reading and a second reading by title only. Alderman Terry McClung suggested passing the ordinance on a third and final reading by title only, and alderman Bob Thomas interjected. “I just would like to know why you think we should do that,” Thomas said. McClung pointed out that the council wouldn’t have to read the emergency clause, saying the ordinance will still take 30 days
to take effect. “It’s not any different from anything we’ve done in the past umpteen years. Why not do it?” McClung said. “I just think it would be better to wait and do it in two weeks,” Thomas responded. The council agreed and moved on to discuss alderwoman Kristi Kendrick’s presentation on the lands under the jurisdiction of parks. Kendrick presented the proposal on Sept. 12, saying there are many streets in the city that the city doesn’t own. The city has an easement over streets it doesn’t own, she said, but cannot sell or exchange the property. Kendrick addressed the vacation of city streets. She explained that when a person wants a street or alley vacated, he or she must pay a $200 application fee. This process is too expensive for the city, Kendrick said, because of attorney fees. She said the city attorney must prepare two ordinances when a city street is vacated. She suggested that only applications concerning existing or planned trails should be reviewed by the parks commission, and said only applications concerning streets owned
by the city should be reviewed by the planning and historic district commissions. On Monday night, Kendrick asked council members about their thoughts on the proposal. Alderman David Mitchell said he read over the proposal. “I don’t remember my questions, to be perfectly honest, so I’m just going to have to postpone any intelligent conversation to another time because I just don’t remember,” Mitchell said. Alderman James DeVito agreed. “I’ll reiterate what a comprehensive presentation you made with the attention to detail. It’s definitely something in my mind we need to move forward on,” DeVito said. “This will require a lengthy discussion, no doubt, and I think it’s something we need to discuss.” DeVito suggested discussing Kendrick’s proposal at a workshop in the future, and the council agreed to do so. Also at the meeting, Thomas brought up the way the council handles applications for commission seats. “I’m not concerned about the difference See Council, page 26
Commission starts cemetery catalog for Historic Register project By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
The Eureka Springs Cemetery Commission is doing its homework for the Historic Register project. At a workshop held on Wednesday, Sept. 21, commissioner Susan Tharp showed the commission the spreadsheet she and Glenna Booth, city historic preservation officer, have been using to catalog graves for the cemetery’s application to the National Register of Historic Sites. Tharp said she and Booth have been using cemetery records to compile the catalog. She explained that she has organized the list of people interred in the cemetery alphabetically and noted the date and decade in which a person was interred, indicated any titles or unique markers on the tombstones and set up a separate category for unmarked graves. Any issues with the information, such as multiple people list-
ed as being in the same plot, have been color coded, she said. “The blocks are pretty consistent,” Tharp said, “but I have run into a few cases where the information in the records and on the tombstone doesn’t match up.” Cemetery sexton Gloria Stevens said she could help sort out any inconsistencies. Tharp invited the commission to gather around her computer to see the online spreadsheet. She said that she has completed all of the last names beginning with “A” and is about halfway through the “B” last names. “It’s taken me a good 16 hours to get that far,” Tharp said. “It’s a lot of thinking. You’ve got to pay attention.” She pointed out a case where two graves had the same block and plot listed. “I’ve marked it in red. Those are things we need to reference back to,” Tharp said.
She showed the commission members how to enter data into the spreadsheet and gave each member a packet of names to catalog. “Whenever you guys are ready to start entering information, I can come by and help you get started,” Tharp said. Cemetery superintendent and commission chair Peg Adamson said commissioners need to finish entering their first section of names by the commission’s Oct. 5 meeting. “We’re trying to get our application in by Dec. 9, so we need to get this moving along,” she said. Booth said the cemetery commission can set the period of significance back 50 years. “So we can go up to 1966,” she said. “Our goal is to have the whole cemetery on the registry, not just one part.” Booth said they would need to prove at
least 51 percent of the graves in the cemetery are from 1966 or earlier to list the whole cemetery in the national register. “If we can’t, we will have to start narrowing it down to certain blocks,” she said. Stevens asked if graves were considered more significant the older they were for the application. Booth said it mattered only if they were from 1966 or later because the national register is for sites 50 years old or older. “So our cutoff date is 1966,” she said. “If we’re not going to meet 51 percent at 1966, we can spotlight that one section has the old graves in our nomination. But we’re asking for the whole cemetery. That’s our goal.” Booth said commission members could pick up a new section of names to catalog from her if they finish theirs before the Oct. 5 deadline.
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Historic District Commission approves work at 82 Armstrong By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
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Thousands of motorcycle riders poured into Carroll County for Bikes, Blues and BBQ last weekend. Local officials reported no fatalities or other major incidents in connection with the annual festival.
Officials report minor accidents during Bikes, Blues and BBQ By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Bikes, Blues and BBQ weekend was a smooth ride for Eureka Springs. Eureka Springs Police Department Sgt. Bryan Young reported Monday that there were no fatal accidents in Carroll County this weekend, saying Bikes, Blues and BBQ went well. “The only fatality I’m aware of was over in Washington County,” Young said. “We had a lot of noise ordinance violations here.” According to Eureka Springs fire chief Nick Samac, the fire department took 30 ambulance calls and worked 11 motorcycle accidents. “We had a couple of individuals that were flown out in helicopters, but no fatalities, which is a blessing,” Samac said. The biggest problem the fire department faced during the weekend, Samac said, had nothing to do with motorcycles. Samac explained that a fire optic cable was down on Sherwood Court for around six hours on Saturday. “We had to direct a lot of traffic down and around through town. Anyone going
toward Rogers was directed to 23 South,” Samac said. “There were a lot of motorcycles coming and going. That little area shut down the highway. It seemed to be quite a task, but we managed well.” The fire department had some extra volunteers to help out over the weekend, Samac said, because of how many visitors came to Eureka Springs. “Bikes, Blues and BBQ is one of our busiest days of the year. Town was definitely packed,” Samac said. “We had a good weekend. Everything went off without a hitch.” The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and the Berryville Police Department reported no major problems related to Bikes, Blues and BBQ. A Kansas man was killed early Saturday morning in Washington County when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a tree, according to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police. Later Saturday, a Greenwood man was killed when the ATV he was riding struck the back of a motorcycle in Sebastian County, also according to a state police report.
The Eureka Springs Historic District Commission approved work at 82 Armstrong on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Penny Pemberton spoke on behalf of the property, saying the owners of the Cat House were looking to put an outdoor stage between 82 Armstrong and 95 South Main. Chairwoman Dee Bright read a letter from the Eureka Springs Historical Museum urging against the proposed work, but commissioner Melissa Greene said most of the concerns raised in the letter should be addressed by the planning commission. “Planning would have to do with noise levels. We are design concept,” Greene said. Commissioner Virgil Fowler asked if the commission should approve the work contingent on the planning commission’s approval. This wouldn’t be necessary, Greene said, because the work would be brought to the planning commission anyway. The commissioners voted, unanimously approving the work at 82 Armstrong.
The commission moved on to the consent agenda, approving new paint colors at 95 S. Main, a mural on the garage door at 14 White and a revision on the application to keep a marquee at 107 W. Van Buren. Consent agenda items are Level I applications that the city preservation officer believes to be in accordance with the design guidelines, and any commissioner or member of the public may place any consent agenda item on the regular agenda for discussion. Also at the meeting, the commission agreed to the administrative approvals. Administrative approvals are applications for repair or work involving no changes in materials or color, including changes in roofing color. The administrative approvals were re-painting at 26 Eureka, re-roofing at 40 Pine, re-roofing at 9 Benton, re-roofing at 515 Spring, re-roofing and repairing the siding and window panes at 2 Linwood and repairing the damaged siding and trim on the porch, house and garage at 4 Prospect. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at City Hall.
School board OKs student transfers By Scott Loftis CarrollCountyNews@cox-internet.com
The Eureka Springs School Board approved two student transfers at its meeting Tuesday night. Superintendent Bryan Pruitt told the board that the two female students, both of whom live in Berryville, are already attending Eureka Springs Middle School but needed official approval from the board. Middle school principal Cindy Holt said both students are fitting in well. “We’re glad to have them,” she said. In other business Tuesday, the board approved financial reports as well as the 2016-2017 budget. The board heard a presentation from Chris Bacchus, public school program adviser with Arkansas Future Farmers of
America, regarding the possibility of adding agricultural education classes in the school district. After a brief executive session, the board approved the hiring of Morgan Myers as a paraprofessional. Pruitt told the board that there are no cases of mumps among Eureka Springs students. He noted that there are 26 students in the district who have chosen not to receive vaccinations. Should the district have a confirmed case of the mumps, he said, those 26 students would have to be removed from school for 26 days, or until they receive the mumps vaccination. The school board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in the school district administration building.
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Council tables decision on Henke’s CAPC seat
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Damon Henke will keep his seat on the Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission for the rest of the year. The Eureka Springs City Council discussed the CAPC’s recommendation to extend Henke’s time on the commission Monday night, voting to postpone making a decision until January 2017. The CAPC voted Sept. 14 to keep Henke on the commission after making the same decision on Aug. 10. When the Aug. 10 vote came to the council for approval, alderwoman Mickey Schneider said she wasn’t sure if Henke would be a good fit for the commission. She said Henke worked with the Passion Play to lobby against Ordinance 2223 last year. The council voted, with Terry McClung, James DeVito and Bob Thomas voting to approve Henke’s renewal. Schneider and David Mitchell voted against it, and Kristi Kendrick abstained.
Mayor Butch Berry said Monday that Henke submitted a new application to the CAPC, which the CAPC approved. McClung moved to appoint Henke to the CAPC, and Thomas objected. “This is the same motion we had a month ago, and we’re still in the same session,” Thomas said. Because Henke filled out a new application, Berry said the motion was OK. “It’s my judgment that this is a new application, and they’re resubmitting it to us,” Berry said. “You’ll have to ask our city attorney if that’s the right direction.” City attorney Tim Weaver said he believed Berry was correct, and Schneider asked if there was a limit on how often a person could apply for a commission seat. “As far as the appointment of members, I don’t know of a restriction that says how often there may be one, but I’d have to look,” Weaver said. DeVito pointed out that the CAPC functions under a different legislation than other commissions in the city.
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“The state has enabled the CAPC commissioners to appoint who they want to succeed the various positions. No other commission in the city has that authority,” DeVito said. “The CAPC as a body went to the extraordinary lengths to re-appoint Mr. Henke to this commission, and that’s a distinct difference from all the other commission that the city has.” Mitchell recalled the council’s first vote on Henke, saying he didn’t vote against the CAPC’s recommendation because of Henke’s alleged opposition to Ordinance 2223. He had a conversation with Henke before Monday’s meeting, Mitchell said, and addressed some of his concerns then. “Those concerns don’t have anything to do with the discussion Mickey had of the Passion Play issue. I want to be very clear about that,” Mitchell said. “It’s very distinctly different.” His concern, Mitchell said, centered around Henke’s actions when he was the interim director of the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce. During that time, Mitchell said Henke’s business was the only link for lodging on the chamber’s website. That has since changed, but Mitchell said he was worried about the way Henke promoted his business while working with the chamber. “When you’re serving on the chamber and you’re promoting your business before everyone else’s … I think you have an ethical issue,” Mitchell said. “I have a real concern with that.” When a citizen with a lodging business approached the chamber about Henke’s business being featured on the website, Mitchell said, a representative of the chamber said Henke wasn’t available. “She asked him not to confront Damon about it because he has a temper,” Mitchell said. DeVito interjected, saying the council was discussing a nomination for a CAPC seat. “I don’t know what past history at the chamber and hearsay and innuendo from second and third parties has any bearing on his performance on the CAPC,” DeVito said. “That’s not hearsay,” Schneider said.
“It has to do with ethics and self-dealing … self-promotion over the businesses in this city,” Mitchell responded. “With all due respect to my colleague, that’s an assessment on his part and not a fact,” DeVito said. Mitchell said it was a fact. The lodging person was told by a chamber representative, Mitchell said, that it was the fifth or sixth time Henke had to be corrected for misusing his role on the chamber. Mitchell recalled when Henke spoke to the council on Sept. 12, saying Henke spoke about his business instead of his position on the CAPC. “Damon stood up … talked to us about what was going on with all his businesses and everything … never once mentioned that as a servant of the CAPC, he was there for tourism, for lodging,” Mitchell said. “He only discussed his businesses. I see a trend with self-promotion over that of what a commissioner needs to be.” Kendrick said she voted against the CAPC’s recommendation on Aug. 22 because she was worried about the way the CAPC has been managing The Auditorium. “I was very hesitant to renew the term of a seated CAPC commissioner because the CAPC has shown, I think, deplorable support for The Aud,” Kendrick said. “Now, I have reason to believe that Mr. Henke will support The Aud, and therefore I support the confirmation of the CAPC’s nomination of Damon Henke.” Thomas asked again if it was OK for the council to vote on Henke after rejecting his nomination Aug. 22. “[The motion] here at this table is to appoint Mr. Henke to this seat, which was already done a month ago,” Thomas said. “In some of our code, we have restrictions where you cannot do something for a year. Why can’t a person just fill out a new application form?” Weaver said he didn’t know of any restriction on how many times the council could vote on a CAPC recommendation. “They do their own selection of their members. They’ve been through this process now as I understand it twice for Mr. See Henke, page 17
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Deadline for Lovely County Citizen editorial contest approaching
There’s only one week left to enter the Lovely County Citizen’s editorial contest on texting while driving. The Citizen has partnered with Windle & Associates, Common Sense Technologies, Arvest Bank, the Crescent and Basin Park Hotels and Harts Family Center to offer a $300 cash prize to the winner of the contest. The second-place winner will receive $175, and the third-place winner will get $125. Each winning essay will be published in the Citizen. The contest challenges Arkansas students from 14-19 to write an editorial or opinion column highlighting the dangers of texting while driving and encouraging their peers to take the It Can Wait pledge. The essay question is, “Why is it important to take the It Can Wait pledge to never text and drive?” The piece will highlight the dangers of texting while driving and must include the following call to action: “Take the pledge to never text and drive at ItCanWait.com.”
The Lovely County Citizen will choose a local winning essay, and that essay will be sent to the Arkansas Newspaper Foundation. Entries will be accepted until Oct. 7. Last year, the state winner of the contest received $500 in prize money, an elegant lunch at the Little Rock Club with AT&T leadership, a personal tour of the capitol and a private meeting and photo with Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Distracted drivers are dangerous. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that in 2012, driver distraction was the cause of 18 percent of all fatal crashes – with 3,328 people killed – and crashes resulting in an injury – with 421,000 people hurt. Despite knowing the risks of texting while driving, 43 percent of teens admit to texting while driving. However, there is an opportunity to change this behavior. Ninety percent of teen drivers say they would stop if a friend in the car asked them and 78 percent say that they are likely not to text and drive if friends tell them it is wrong.
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I understand the frustration of supporters of Bernie and the other ignored legitimate candidates. Our campaign and election systems need some serious changes. The debates and news coverage have to be expanded. It’s how we get to know these candidates and other issues (issues we may not even have considered). The parties in control of state governments play with district boundaries to insure they maintain control both locally and nationally. The same leaders are even attempting to control “who” votes by making voting less user friendly. It is up to individuals to encourage registration because minimal effort is made by our responsible agencies. We see thousands of “vote for” signs but no “get registered here” signs. Many people refuse to register so their lives will not be disrupted by jury duty. I totally understand, having served on our county jury pool four times and for 18 months on the Federal Grand Jury in Fort Smith. Most of us do not have paid leave when we have to appear for court. It is a royal pain in the butt. However, please consider what is at stake: the future makeup of the Supreme Court, progress on election reform, protection for our public lands
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and the life that finds refuge there, civil protections for all US citizens, our place as a nation in the world and its effect on our fellow humans. I still am hearing “I don’t know who to vote for.” This is a big deal. Get registered. I will personally help you (244-5030). Don’t rely on sound bites, ads from either side or anyone else’s opinion. Listen and read what the candidates actually intend to do in office. Think for yourself and vote. After this election consider joining the League of Women Voters in their work toward true election reform. — MARK EASTBURN
BBB blues
I do hope the persons responsible for bringing the Bikes, Blues and BBQ event here realize their mistake in that we are such a small, quiet village lacking in capacity to host such a huge number of people. The crowding and noise of such was deafening and disruptive of “business as usual” for we locals. I’m sure the organizers of the event expected a large profit from the group, but I have heard numerous times that the majority of the shops and businesses have not benefited, and those that have are very much in the minority. Is there any way that the citizens of this town and surrounding residents may have a voice in bringing this event to a halt? I’m sure any tourists coming in town unaware of this huge influx would be very disappointed in their expectations of what to expect of Eureka Springs, and I dare say would be inclined not to come again. I just want to add, there are some fine people who ride motorcycles — I’m not discrediting them at all. The problem is the huge number and our small village town’s inability to handle them. – BETH SEVERE
By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
The unofficial results for the Carroll County 2016 annual school board election are in. Sherry Cochrane, elections coordinator, said the election had no contested races and was conducted through early voting and absentee ballots. No election day polls were opened, she said. The results of the election are as follows: Berryville School District, Zone 3: Lee Ann Ashford received seven votes. Berryville School District, Zone 4: Travis Gregory received two votes. Berryville School District, Zone 5: Chad Wilson received four votes. Eureka Springs School District, Position 5: Joe Hill received 10 votes. Eureka Springs School District, Position 6: Tina Johnson received nine votes. Green Forest School Board, Zone 5: Kenny Bonham received four votes. A millage school tax of 38.05 was passed for the Berryville School District. There were 12 votes for the tax and nine votes against it. A millage school tax of 36.13 was passed for the Eureka Springs School Dis-
trict. There were nine votes for the tax and three votes against it. A millage school tax of 36.0 was passed for the Green Forest School District. There were four votes for the tax and two against it. Cochrane said the county election commission is scheduled to certify the results at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30. Early voting for the 2016 general election begins next month, she said, and will be open from Monday, Oct. 24, to Monday, Nov. 7. The early voting period will be the only time Carroll County voters can get paper ballots, Cochrane said. “Election day will all be electronic,” she said. The Carroll County Municipal Court and the Eureka Springs Municipal Court will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday for early voting, Cochrane said. She said voters also need to remember to update their voter registration if they have moved recently or made any other changes to their information. “This will help eliminate waiting time on election day,” Cochrane said.
Citizen of the Week
Jeff Danos is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Danos has been working with other citizens over the past year to bring more programming to The Auditorium. Recently, Danos helped form The Aud Fellows, a group that aims to increase the programs held at The Auditorium. Danos also served on The Auditorium Committee, where he helped form a plan for The Aud to become successful and sustainable. To nominate someone for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.Eureka@ gmail.com.
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Who do you think won the first presidential debate?
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I didn’t watch it. I’m on vacation.
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n Monday night, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump debated for the first time. I watched the debate live with Gideon, our friend Kelby and BJ the cat. We were all astounded at how easily Clinton beat Trump. Gideon predicted before the debate began that Trump would be more reserved, and Kelby said he was afraid Clinton would be harshly judged for the way she reacted to whatever ridiculous thing Trump had to say. I wasn’t sure what to think, but I knew it was important for Clinton to win. We all did. Once the debate ended, we agreed that Clinton had prevailed. The way she handled Trump’s rambling was brilliant. She didn’t attack him for how he spoke or how he evaded the questions or how presidential his look was. She didn’t sink down to his level. She spoke to the audience instead. She provided her perspective on the questions instead. She urged all listeners to pay attention to what was being said by Trump and emphasized how much our words matter at all times. After all, that’s the most important thing that will come out of this debate. Words matter. The way we speak to one another matters. That’s what determines the relationships we have, the kindness we show and the world we live in. If we all spoke the way Trump did in the debate, our country would reflect the attitude of a petulant child. We’d be so preoccupied with being right that we wouldn’t bother listening to what one another had to say. We’d insist on getting to talk as much as we felt we deserved but would interrupt others who tried to express themselves in a similar way. That’s definitely not the country I want to live in. I want to live in a place where free speech means something. I want to elect a president who both commands and gives respect, instead of demand-
ing it from others and acting out if he doesn’t get what he wants. That’s basically all Trump does. He creates a web of lies and tries to deflect from the point when he gets caught in it. Some of you might say Clinton lies as much as Trump does. She’s untrustworthy, you’ll say ... doesn’t everyone remember Benghazi or Samantha Jones her emails? I remember those things, but I don’t believe either of them changes whether or not Clinton is equipped to lead our country. This woman was born to lead. She has been in leadership roles for much of her life, and she has done a fine job at it. She is smart, funny and incredibly qualified to be our next president. Even if you don’t believe that, I don’t understand how voting for Trump is an acceptable alternative. Trump embodies everything people claim is wrong with Clinton. He’s an out-of-touch millionaire who cares more about helping the wealthy than the middle class. Of course, he brings his own unique qualities to the table. He’s racist, sexist and xenophobic ... the Trump trifecta, if you will. He proved that in the debate, where he supported racial profiling and refused to acknowledge the struggles of those in the black community. He seemed to be in extreme denial, refusing to admit that he’s been in the wrong about anything. He did constantly reiterate how proud he makes himself, possibly because he was coached to appear more humble. After our viewing party ended, I decided to see what people were saying about the debate online. See Jones, page 27
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Community center foundation moving forward on facilities improvements By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
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The asbestos has been removed from the old high school site, where the Eureka Springs Community Center is now located.
The Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation has had the old high school property for almost a month now, and the foundation’s presence is certainly making a difference. Diane Murphy, chairwoman of the foundation, reported Monday that the asbestos has been removed from the property. The foundation is preparing to raze Building 100, Murphy said, and has sent out bids for the project. “The bid opening is Thursday, so that’s exciting,” Murphy said, adding that the foundation has bids to fix the roof of the gym building. “We’ve had a guy who has a commercial interior design company step in and volunteer his services, so we’ve worked with him.” The foundation still needs to meet with the Eureka Springs Historic District Commission, she continued, to get the demolition approved. In the meantime, Murphy said the foundation has been working with an architect to create an updated site plan. The current site plan, she explained, was developed several years ago. “We have continued to use that as our foundational piece,” Murphy said. She said the updated site plan will include input the foundation received at community meetings earlier this year. It also will reflect developments over the past year, she said, including the Eureka Springs Farmers Mar-
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ket relocating to the site and a perimeter walking trail being built around the property. She added that the foundation will be focusing on creating a trailhead connected to the trail system in Eureka Springs on the property, as well as establishing an outdoor stage in or around where Building 100 stands. “We need to get a little bit more input on parking and how much of a priority that is,” Murphy said. “It’s been nice to have enough input from the public to be able to communicate that to the architect.” The updated site plan will just be a conceptual drawing, she said, but it will represent what the community center will become. “It’s exciting to get to take it to that next level. That’s what we’ll be able to use with grant applications and the next series of public meetings,” Murphy said. Public input is very important to the foundation, she said. Murphy described how people have come forward to help the foundation, saying she’s received several requests from community members to hold a fundraiser or other events on the property. “We’re kind of working on where the primary interests are and what we might be able to do to actually get some other facilities improvements happening so we can start using [the property],” Murphy said. “We don’t have all that figured out, but we’re in the process of using it. We’ve really had some great facilities conversations and input, but it has preoccupied everything.” The foundation has been so focused on the facilities improvements, she explained, that it hasn’t gotten around to planning any big events on the property. “We haven’t given up on it. We just haven’t been able to devote the energy to it,” Murphy said. “We all want it to happen. It will happen.” She added that the foundation has identified a couple of small grants and is working on fundraising events. Murphy encouraged anyone who wants to help the foundation to donate or send input at http://www.eurekaspringscommunitycenter.org/.
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Mitchell presses for long-range plan for Aud By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission doesn’t have a 10year plan for The Auditorium yet. At the Eureka Springs City Council meeting Monday night, alderman David Mitchell asked for an update on the CAPC’s 10-year plan for The Auditorium. Mitchell addressed the way the CAPC has managed The Auditorium at the council’s Sept. 12 meeting, saying he’s worried the proposed 1 percent sales tax is at risk if the commission doesn’t respond to the criticism he’s heard from several citizens. If the proposed tax passes by citizen vote in November, 75 percent of the revenue it generates will be allocated toward the city’s water and sewer infrastructure. The remaining 25 percent will go toward the infrastructure of The Auditorium, and a commission will be created to manage the new revenue stream for the building. Mitchell asked the commission to create a 10-year plan for The Auditorium on Sept. 12, saying the plan should describe how the commission plans to promote the building with the additional revenue from the proposed tax. On Monday night, Mitchell said he was hoping to hear an update on that. “I would like to ask one of our two representatives from the CAPC if that timeline that was requested for this meeting happened to be available to go along with the diligence that the mayor and his administrative assistant have put forth in communication the importance of the 1-percent tax based on the fact that there is a significant number of people who are not happy with the CAPC and its relationship with The Auditorium,” Mitchell said. Alderman James DeVito responded, explaining that two weeks isn’t long enough to create the plan Mitchell asked for. “I stated when this 11th-hour request was made that we would not be able to have that available tonight. We just met last week, and that was the first time the commissioners knew there was a request for a …10-year plan, which is not something you scratch on
the back of a cocktail napkin in the course of an evening over dinner,” DeVito said. He said the CAPC is going through a re-evaluation from top to bottom. The commission is aware of the concerns Mitchell raised, DeVito said, and has been considering ways to bring more programming to The Auditorium. DeVito reiterated that two weeks is not enough time to create a plan describing how the CAPC plans to support The Auditorium if the proposed sales tax passes. “As I stated when he made that request, it would not be available tonight. It is not available tonight,” DeVito said. “We are working on it and we will have it available as soon as we can.” If the proposed sales tax passes, DeVito said the commission is open to using the $110,000 it invests in The Auditorium to bring more shows to the building. “Beyond that, there’s multiple infrastructure needs for The Auditorium that will be addressed with that money,” DeVito said. “There’s also the topic of setting up an Auditorium Commission. These will all be parts of a 10-year plan. We’ll have workshop on this and we will get this to council as soon as we can.” Mitchell responded, saying citizens have many complaints about how the CAPC has managed The Auditorium. “There’s a lot of folks out there that aren’t happy with this, and these people are voters. I do not want to see that 1-percent tax fail because they’re pissed off about The Auditorium and the CAPC and vote against that tax,” Mitchell said. “All we ask for is a plan from the CAPC to go with the timeline that was already laid out, and what do we get?” He continued, “[It’s] typical of the CAPC. ‘Oh, let’s put it on the back burner. We’ve got other things going on.’ Obviously, the trend you have with The Auditorium is continuing. It hasn’t really changed.” Alderwoman Kristi Kendrick asked why the CAPC spent $260,000 each year on The Auditorium in 2007 and now spends around $110,000 to promote the building. DeVito See Aud, page 25
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Bikes, Blues and BBQ
Photos by Tavi Ellis and David Bell
Eureka Springs and its hotels, restaurants and businesses welcomed Bikes, Blues and BBQ to town this weekend, along with the boost in the economy that the busy weekend brings.
‘He may look cute and cuddly, but watch out, because he bites. Just ask his furry friend,’ says a fellow biker passing by.
Lots of riders like to wave at other bikers ... and often the camera, too.
ESPD officers Bobby Ray and Tim Holm find the fun in directing downtown traffic.
Harley riders are generally a patriotic lot and this rider on U.S. 62 west of Eureka Springs shows his love of the red, white and blue.
Spring Street remains lined with bikes all weekend long.
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Hangin’ Out at Oscar’s Cafe
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This weekend, locals found refuge just off the beaten path, enjoying the fall weather on the patio at Oscar’s Cafe on White Street.
On a double date for lunch, Eleanor Lux and Bob Wilson, along with William Cobb and Laurie Crammond, say they are ‘celebrating the quiet’ just after noon on Sunday. These baked goods are among the offerings at Oscar’s.
Loaded with to-go orders, friends Tracy Johnson, Katie HendrickOscar’s employee Danielle ‘D.J.’ James also works Out with friends for brunch and mimosas, Katie Zerr son and Mary Howze catch up on recent events before enjoying at ESSA, teaching classes in metal smithing. catches up on a little basket weaving. their food.
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Planning rejects proposal for amphitheater at Cathouse By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
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The citizens at Eureka Springs City Hall broke into applause Tuesday night after the Eureka Springs Planning Commission voted against a proposal to build an outdoor stage at the Cathouse Lounge. Before the commission made its decision, multiple citizens spoke against the proposal. Karen Linblad said she has lived on Vaughn Street for 42 years and described the way her home is surrounded by trees at the bottom of a steep hill. “You would think this is the most peaceful spot in Eureka Springs, but it isn’t. When there is music at the Cathouse, I have to turn my music very loud and I can still hear the music above. It’s like I have a band on my porch,” Lindblad said. Lindblad added that she has made several complaints to the police department about the noise at the Cathouse. “Frankly, I’m sick of it. The planning commission is supposed to be protecting neighborhoods, yet it’s so loud out there. It’s awful,” she said. “I’ve got a lot invested in this town, and this is not what I should have to put up with.” Jim and Janet Fury agreed, saying they rent out a bed and breakfast 40 feet away from the Cathouse. “If they have a stage and seating 40 feet from our house, it’s going to kill us. It’s going to depreciate the value of our property,” Jim Fury said. Janet Fury pointed out the atmosphere in the city. “Eureka Springs is a family. It’s a wonderful family of caring people,” Janet Fury said. “We all work together, and I feel the Cathouse has been very inconsiderate.” Jim Puckett, who lives on Vaughn Street, said he doesn’t like how noisy the Cathouse is, either. “It is unbearable out there, not just on a motorcycle weekend but any weekend,” Puckett said. “Any time they have bands out, it’s pretty much unbearable. It’s a neighborhood. We watch out for each other. This is fracturing us.”
He added, “People are threatening to leave because of inconsiderate businesses downtown. We need to start thinking of our citizens and our neighborhoods, not newcomer businesses.” A longterm resident of Eureka Springs, K.J. Zumwalt said she feels it’s important that everyone be good neighbors in the city. She recalled when Chelsea’s Corner Bar and Cafe came under fire for having loud outdoor music, saying the venue enclosed the space where music plays in response. Zumwalt agreed with the other citizens on how loud the Cathouse is. “It rattles my windows. It shakes my dogs up. The dogs in our neighborhood all start barking because of the music,” Zumwalt said. “It is incredibly disturbing to our quiet neighborhood, where there’s five houses.” With the public comments in mind, the commission discussed the proposal. Penny Pemberton represented the Cathouse and said the owner of the Cathouse is open to public opinion. “He wanted to at least see what the public opinion was. He’s very open to the fact that it may not work, but he wanted to try it,” Pemberton said. “It was very helpful that the public came out and gave their opinion.” She continued, “We’ll more than likely move it indoors. He has no desire to impact the community, but it does need to be up to the planning commission.” Commissioner Melissa Greene remembered when the commission rejected a proposal for a motorcycle garage, drawing similarities between the two proposals. Greene said the garage was rejected because it would have caused the destruction of a culturally significant feature. The Cathouse’s proposal, Greene said, falls under the same guidelines. “To me, the neighborhoods are a culturally significant feature. To harm them is not doing my job as a planning commissioner,” Melissa Greene said. The commission voted, unanimously rejecting the proposal. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at City Hall.
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St. Anne’s Food Festival
Food, fellowship and fun come together By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
Carroll County residents went on a culinary cruise this weekend. St. Anne Catholic Church hosted its Almost Famous International Food Festival at the Berryville Community Center on Saturday. Guests lined up in the banquet hall to pick their meals from a diverse selection of food including tamales, tacos, enchiladas, empanadas, Vietnamese egg rolls, lasagna and barbecue ribs, among other dishes. Marja Duran was one of many parish members helping serve the masses. “It’s great having all kinds of different foods from different countries in one place,” she said. “People love getting to try it all.” Josue Arangel agreed and said having the wide selection of food from around the world is a great way to bring people together. “The fact that you can have all these foods from different countries is the best part,” he said. “We can all enjoy that.” Arangel had an order of tamales in hand and noted that they had been one of the
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Henke, and twice they’ve come back with him being their best pick,” Weaver said. Schneider said the council’s job is to serve and protect the citizens of Eureka Springs. If Henke retained his seat on the CAPC, Schneider said, it could impact tourism negatively. “There are a minimum of six different incidents causing rumors, allegations … whatever you want to call it … going around in regards to a city official or what may become a city official that will severely cause problems with tourism, which will severely cause problems with our citizens,” Schneider said. “This is one of three reasons I have for not appointing, because these rumors and allegations are horrific.” DeVito said he has sat on the commis-
most popular dishes since the festival began. “The tamales are the best,” he said. “We started off with tamales from year one, and it keeps going from year to year.” The food was not the only attraction the festival had to offer. In the parking lot of the community center, parishioners had set up a bouncy house, dunk booth, puppy pen and a variety of games for families to enjoy. Guadalupe Merida and Iran Mendez were smiling from ear to ear after getting their faces painted. “The face painting was my favorite part,” Merida said. “I liked the dogs,” said Mendez. “You could hold them and run around playing chase with them.” Izaak Merida said the games were his favorite part of the festival. “The games were the best part. They had basketball, coin toss, ring toss, bean bag toss and a bunch of others,” he said. “It was a lot of fun.” Jeneanne Duncan said the festival also provided an opportunity for the church to celebrate the work its children’s classes had
been doing. “The children have collected over $3,500 at mass on Saturdays and Sundays,” Duncan said. “They would take their own collection up, and, when they were done, they chose five organizations that they’re going to give checks to. They’ll be giving those out at the festival later today.” Overall, the festival was about providing
an opportunity for food, fellowship and fun to the Carroll County community, said Jennifer Feltmann, one of the festival organizers. She said that was the reason St. Anne chose to hold the festival at the community center. “We want to make sure the entire community knows that they’re welcome,” Feltmann said.
sion with Henke for two and a half years, saying he believes Henke has been a good addition to the CAPC. “I find it unfortunate that council members would sow the seeds of speculation, innuendo and hearsay when we’re supposed to be dealing with the facts here,” DeVito said. “We’ve got a great run going, and I think Mr. Henke is an integral part of that, so I would hope council would recognize the authority of the CAPC.” Mitchell said he looked at the ballots when CAPC commissioners voted on Henke’s position. During the Aug. 10 vote, Mitchell said, Henke received four votes and Susan Harman received two. Mitchell added that Henke received four votes on Sept. 14, with Bobbie Foster receiving three. “Based on the facts, I don’t think you’d find the CAPC as a total group is as enamored with the nomination as
you make it out,” Mitchell said. Mitchell moved to postpone voting on Henke’s position until January 2017. The council voted, with Mitchell, Schneider and Thomas voting in favor of the motion and DeVito, McClung and Kendrick voting against it. Berry voted to break the tie, agreeing to postpone the vote until January 2017. McClung asked if this meant Henke would stay in the seat, and Berry said this was true. “He will stay in that seat until January 2017,” Berry said. Mitchell pointed out that Henke will be a de facto commissioner, saying this gives Henke the privileges of voting and sitting on the commissioner. Berry said Henke wouldn’t be paid for serving on the commission until the council voted on his appointment again. Henke addressed the council after the vote and said he wanted to talk about
the time he has served on the CAPC. “I’ve been there two and a half years and have enjoyed serving and will continue serving,” Henke said. “We’ll get some shows in The Aud. We’ve made a lot of headway.” He said he was never reprimanded during his time as interim director of the chamber, saying he purchased an ad on the chamber’s website when few businesses were buying ads. “I have three destination marketing websites myself … to try and represent the city. Basically, this is 52 lodgings,” Henke said. “When you say I’m promoting myself, I’m really promoting several interests in town.” He continued, “I represent a lot more than myself and certainly am excited to have my commission position and move forward for that overall good of the city and the economic development of the city.”
Photo by David Bell/Lovely County Citizen
Janet Ibarra (left) has her plate filled by Meralyn Enriquez Saturday at St. Anne’s Almost Famous International Food Festival. The event was held in the Berryville Community Center.
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Helen Brashears remembered for commitment to family, business By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
Carroll County lost a longtime community leader this month. Helen Brashears, owner of Brashears Furniture with her husband Vol, died Thursday, Sept. 8. She was 93. Helen grew up in Berryville and graduated as valedictorian of her high school class. After attending business college, she began working at First National Bank of Berryville where she served as assistant to the president, Digby West. Helen raised her three boys in Springfield, Mo., before returning to Brashears Furniture in Berryville, where she and Vol owned and operated the family business for many years. A few of the employees who came on board at that time worked with Helen and Vol Brashears until they handed off the reins to the next generation. Sam Warren, vice president of Brashears Furniture, said Helen really cared about the people who worked for her. He said it showed through the longevity of the employees with the business. “I’ve been working here for 40 years. David Gardner has been here 38 years, and Brian Jackson has been here for 35 years,” Warren said. He said Helen was a constant presence in the business. “She was always there at the front counter of the barn in the early years,” Warren said. “In the winter, that building was so cold you could barely write while doing inventory, but she would still be there front and center.” Jackson laughed as he recalled how
Helen was always tidying up something in the store. “She was always cleaning. She was sweeping from the time she got there to the time she left a lot of times,” he said. Jackson said Helen viewed the business with the same pride and attention as she viewed her home. “Every customer that would come in, it was like Helen was welcoming them into her home,” he said. “We had a Coke machine right by the front door, and she would make sure people got offered a coke right as they came in the door.” Warren said Helen and Vol Brashears always had bottles of soda and a tub of peanuts up front for customers. “Her job was the Cokes, and I think Vol took care of the peanuts,” he said. If the store was like Helen’s home, Jackson said, then the employees were like her family. “She really was like our second mom,” he said. “She’d be the first to say it, too.” “She called us her second round of kids,” Warren said. “I remember me and my wife would take a delivery after work in an old open-bed pickup, and she’d always be handing you $10 or $15 before you got out the door and saying ‘Here, why don’t you guys have dinner on us while you’re out there?’ ” Gardner said Helen was devoted to helping her family members, whether they be blood relatives or adopted relatives. “We would help her brother and sister out a lot,” he said. “Any time they needed their lawn mowed or something like that, she would see if we could pitch in. It was
Helen Brashears died Sept. 8, at the age of 93. Brashears and her husband, Vol, owned and operated Brashears Furniture in Berryville for many years before passing it on to the next generation. Former employees recalled how Helen Brashears treated them like family.
really important to her to always take care of her family.” Gardner said Helen was also known for her sense of humor. “She always spoke her mind,” he said. Warren agreed and said Helen always liked people to have a good time around her. “One story they shared at her service
ESSA to offer photography workshop Oct. 14-15
The Eureka Springs School of the Arts will offer a workshop on photography Friday, Oct. 14, and Saturday, Oct. 15. Eli Vega will lead the workshop, called “Right Brain Photography — Capturing Autumn in Eureka.” In the workshop, students will spend one day in the classroom and the sec-
ond day in the field interacting with the instructor, nature and each other. Students will learn to use the instructor’s self-designed photography paradigms that focus on how to engage the right side of the brain when taking pictures. Students will apply the right-brain concepts and principles
to their creative work, and the instructor will share images of his own work that reinforce these paradigms. The workshop emphasizes how to be an artist first, how to see with your own imagination and how to make the common uncommon and the mundane insane.
was great. She was at a family gathering, and, after about 30 minutes of conversation while sitting in this group, Helen, in her own sense of humor, basically said ‘Well, I think it’s about time someone noticed my new glasses,’ ” he said. Helen also got her hair styled every Friday, Warren said, and had a unique way of referring to the appointment. “She’d say ‘Gotta get my ’do.’ Vol would take her and then go pick her up after she ‘got her ’do,” he said. “She was always dressed to the top notch,” Jackson said. “She was a classy lady.” Warren agreed and said Helen wore a signature scarf every day as a general rule. Jackson said Helen always had Brashears Furniture and her family, both at home and at the business, at the forefront of her mind. “She was focused on the present and what was going on in the future,” he said. Helen is survived by her husband Vol with him she recently celebrated 71 years of marriage. She is also survived by her three sons, Vol Brashears III of Berryville; Kent Brashears of Galveston, Texas; and Doug Brashears and wife Susan Brashears of Eureka Springs; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends and loved ones. Visitation was from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the Charles M. Nelson Memorial Chapel in Berryville. With respect to Helen’s wishes, a private family service was held in her honor. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
Artist reception to be held Oct. 8
An artist reception for Maureen Dailey, Julie Hop, Edwige Denyszyn, Janet Goodyear, Jody Stephenson and Patti DeWet will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at Keels Creek Winery in Eureka Springs. Called “Women of Abstraction,” the show will be on display from Oct. 1-30.
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e live in a world that is hard to understand … sometimes impossible. Jim Fain Some people rely on science to sort things out, some use faith and most people use a little bit of both flavored with the practicality of luck. Homeopathic medicine is an interesting field that challenges science and belief. Homeopathics are not herbal medicines or prescribed drugs and aren’t exactly in the Naturopathic field. A homeopathic practitioner goes to school for a long while in order to ply their trade. There just aren’t many of them in the U.S., but in Europe there are many. Homeopathy is based upon the idea of “the hair of the dog” and “less is more.” You find many strange words like Aconitum Napellus and Oscillococcinum describing what you find in tiny little sugar pills that are dissolved under the tongue. To a “T” they all taste good, making them ideal for children as well as adults, though standard disclaimers are used for children and babies. Do they work? For most people, yes, in my opinion. I recollect reading that in Britain, homeopathic remedies were clinically studied, as they have a socialized system of care in place and wanted to reduce cost as well as avoid pricey drugs. Seems like if the homeopathics were well-chosen, they were found to help in about 60 percent of the patients. If you consider 20 percent of people get better with just sugar pills, then you can see that at least 40 percent had measurable benefit. Western medicine can’t fathom this, as there isn’t enough active ingredient to have a clinical benefit. Remember the “less is more” approach. The homeopathics use so little medicine that chemists sometimes have a hard time finding any in the little pill. In the U.S., hundreds of different homeopathics are packaged so you can choose your own. Usually, there will be a description for use followed by specific symptoms. The fingers should not touch the little pills and following the dosage instruction on the bottle is highly suggested. For colds and flu, I like Oscillococcinum, Dolicare, Aconitum Napellus or Pulsatilla.
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ARIES: Be the thing no one expects, like a dozen Legos scattered across the carpet. You’ll have people hopping and screaming in the middle of the night. TAURUS: Monday will be the best of times and the worst of times, and that’s just the first couple of hours before lunch. Pack extra undies, because it’s going to be a long drama llama day. GEMINI: Life is good, so go ahead and sing like a room full of parrots with Adele on Spotify. If you belt out those tunes loud enough, bad luck will hold its ears and run the other direction. CANCER: The world is your oyster, so laugh at those telling you to shuck it. The longer you keep it happy and fed, the bigger your pearl will be. That’s homegrown bling. LEO: You’re a super-villain in a world filled with henchmen. Just tell them what to do and provide free uniforms; world domination usually hinges on good employment benefits. VIRGO: Sometimes you don’t need all the answers, you only need a hefty Magic 8-Ball and a good throwing arm. If your problems don’t duck, a dent in the head will make their future fuzzy. LIBRA: Thursday will gnaw at your pants leg like an enthusiastic ferret. Don’t ignore it, or it will do much worse things on Friday. SCORPIO: Someone’s trying to write you off like you’re a minor character in an Adam Sandler movie. Balance your resume with some thoughtful roles or you’ll never be heard from again, except for latenight reruns when there’s no ballgame to watch. SAGITTARIUS: Spread your wings and fly, just wait until you get outside to do it. Otherwise, your grandmother will be pissed that you’ve knocked over and broken most of her “Golden Girls” figurines. CAPRICORN: You can’t judge
a book by its cover. Unless it’s a blank journal, then the cover’s pretty important. You still have to write all the words, though. Uncork your deepest thoughts on life, the universe and your favorite “Scooby Do”’ character. AQUARIUS: Arguing with your boss is like tying a bikini on a goldfish: it doesn’t do anything, and you’re going to end up with more knots than you need.
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By Beth Bartlett
Let him splash aimlessly in his opinions and stand clear so you’re not the one who ends up all wet. PISCES: Embrace life on Friday. It needs a good hug, and you can surreptitiously go through its pockets while making it feel good at the same time. Hey, not all hugs are free; good ones can cost five bucks and half a pack of Rolaids.
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CALENDAR of events
Send calendar entries to Kelby Newcomb at CCNNews@cox-internet.com. The calendar is reserved for events sponsored by non-profit entities, benefits for non-profits and free events. First priority will be given to organizations providing a public service, such as rural fire departments, schools, churches, hospital auxiliaries and services for senior citizens or veterans. Submissions should be timely. Calendar listings should not be more than 30 days in advance of the event. The calendar is sometimes edited to fit the available space in the print edition. See the full calendar online at www.LovelyCitizen.com
Sept. 30: Bible Reading Marathon Meeting
The planners for the Carroll County Annual Bible Reading Marathon will meet at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at the Church in the Grove on the Passion Play grounds by the Christ of the Ozarks to discuss what’s new for the 2017 marathon. For more information call 870350-0865.
Oct. 2: EUUF Service
William Symes will describe how people perceive and interpret the world through a series of five stages at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at 17 Elk St. Symes will demonstrate how mysterious experiences are organized by the unconscious through what he calls “mythic narrative.”
Oct. 3: Holiday Island Blood Drive
The Holiday Island Community Blood Drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at the Elks Lodge No. 1042 at 4 Park Cliff Drive in the Holiday Island Shopping Center. There will be free cholesterol screening for all donors.
Oct. 3: Metafizzies Meeting
The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) will feature Stephen Foster continuing his discussion on metaphysical interpretation of the New Testament at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St.
Oct. 4: Hospital Guild Meeting
Dr. Jim Fain will discuss “Medicine and Nutritional Supplements” at the Eureka Springs Hospital Guild meeting at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, in the hospital cafeteria. Fain is the owner of Fain’s Herbacy in Eureka Springs.
Oct. 8: Food Drive
Roadstar Clinic is sponsoring a food drive to benefit Flint Street Fellowship Food Pantry at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at Hart’s Grocery Store in Eureka Springs.
Oct. 8: Breakfast with Firefighters
Breakfast with the Firefighters of Holiday Island will be held from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Holiday Island Country Club Ballroom. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under.
Oct. 9: EUUF Service
Molly Fulton Seeligson and Will Fulton, siblings and lifetime educators, will share their philosophy of education from their founding of Clear Springs to their work in education in the U.S. and India at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at 17 Elk St. They will tie in their philosophy to Unitarian principles.
Oct. 9: Winona Homecoming
The 68th annual Winona Homecoming will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at the Winona School/Church located in the valley of Keels Creek about 6.25 miles south of Highway 62 on Rock House Road. Guests are invited to bring their best dish and a good friend for a potluck lunch. Everyone is welcome.
Oct. 9: Buffalo River Benefit
The Ozark River Stewards are hosting a benefit for the “Buffalo Three,” three grandmothers intent on protecting the Buffalo National River, at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 at Caribe in Eureka Springs. The benefit will feature music from Catherine Reed, finger foods, a live auction, cash bar and an update on the issues involving the Buffalo National River, A $10 donation from attendees is request-
ed. Contact Lin Wellford at 870-4385537 for more information.
Oct. 10: Attorney General Mobile Office
The Attorney General will be holding a mobile office event from 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 10, at the Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center. The mobile office assists constituents with consumer-related issues in filing consumer complaints and provides information about scams, identity theft, fraud and other protections.
Oct. 10: Prescription Drug Takeback
The Attorney General’s Office is partnering with Sheriff Randy Mayfield for a prescription drug takeback from 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Oct. 10, at the Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center. Authorities will be collecting prescription medicines, overthe-counter medicines, vitamins, pet medicines, medicated ointments and lotions, inhalers, liquid medicines in glass or leak-proof containers and medicine samples.
Oct. 10: Digital You Senior Presentation
Seniors and older adults who are digital newcomers will be given tips and tricks on becoming tech savvy at a Digital You presentation from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10, at the Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center. Digital You is a comprehensive interactive educational program created by AT&T and Common Sense Media to teach people of all ages how to have a safe and secure online experience.
Oct. 13: Free Folk Concert
Still on the Hill will be unveiling a concert and CD devoted to the history
of the Buffalo River at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Eureka Springs Auditorium during the Ozark Folk Festival. The concert is free to all, and Still on the Hill will also be giving away 100 CDs.
Oct. 16: EUUF Service
Virginia Ralph, teacher and performing artist, will speak about those who have saved wild places and empower the congregation to tell and sing their own stories at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at 17 Elk St.
Oct. 23: EUUF Service
Rabbi Rob Lennick will return to the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) with the topic of “Separating Church and State — A Boundary that Protects All and Why It Matters” at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at 17 Elk Street.
Oct. 30: EUUF Service
Rev. Jan K. Nielsen, minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Little Rock, will conduct the service at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at 17 Elk St.
Nov. 5: Chili Cook-off and Cornbread Contest
The Inspiration Point Fire Department (IPFD) Auxiliary will host the fourth annual Chili Cook-off and Cornbread Contest on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the IPFD Station 1 on 31 Ozark Automotive Road just six miles west of Eureka Springs on Highway 62. Judging will begin at 5 p.m., and serving will begin at 6 p.m. A large silent auction will be available for bids. Guests can pay $8 for their choice of 15 different chilis and as much cornbread, iced tea and dessert as they want. All proceeds will benefit the fire department.
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Tax talk
Berry addresses concerns over sales tax proposal By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
When Eureka Springs Mayor Butch Berry took office last year, he didn’t realize what he had stepped into. He recalled the moment he realized the state the city’s finances were in, saying he knew he had to do something to fix it. “I wanted to make an impact on the city and help the city grow and be the best we could possibly be. I knew we were running thin,” Berry said. “I didn’t realize how thin we were running. I didn’t realize we were getting to the point where we are.” The city’s water and sewer departments have been borrowing money from the general fund, Berry said, just to continue functioning. The water and sewer infrastructure needs improvements, he explained, but the city can’t even afford matching grants to address these concerns. “Finally, it came to me sitting here, realizing I had to do something,” Berry said. “We couldn’t continue going on. We couldn’t keep saying, ‘We’ll fix it later.’ ” Berry’s solution is a proposed 1-percent sales tax, which Eureka Springs residents will vote on in November. Revenue from the proposed tax would be split between the city’s water and sewer and The Auditorium, with 25 percent going toward The Auditorium and 75 precent going toward the city’s water and sewer infrastructure. 10-year plan Berry knew the proposed tax wouldn’t have a chance of passing if the city didn’t release documents explaining why city officials believe it is necessary and how its revenue would be used. Along with other city officials, Berry said he helped create a 10-year plan detailing how the proposed tax would affect the city. “I said, ‘If we do a tax, I want to have a 10-year plan. I want to have a five-year plan with good cost projections and a 10-year plan to know where we’re going so we can implement it on that basis,’ ” Berry said. “That’s how we came up with developing and tightening where we’re going.” Where the city is going, he continued, in-
volves a lot of savings. He said he spoke with the city’s public works director and realized that the city could save quite a bit of money by building a chemical storage building. The city has been buying the chemicals to treat water in small quantities, he explained. “Our public works director said, ‘If we can buy this stuff in bulk, we can save probably half our cost,’ ” Berry said. “Those are going to be permanent savings. We can take that money and put it back into operations to help start paying back the money the water and sewer department has borrowed from the general fund.” It will cost $125,000 to build a chemical storage building and tank, but Berry said the city will save $78,500 annually by purchasing chemicals in bulk and storing them locally. As more savings are generated, he said, the city could eventually have enough money to participate in matching grants. Berry recalled when he applied for an $80,000 grant to repair the back of The Auditorium, saying he realized the city couldn’t afford to pay $27,000 in matching funds even though that wasn’t too much to spend on a major improvement. The water and sewer infrastructure, he said, needs major repairs, too. “Our infrastructure is so old. It’s over 100 years old. We have a lot of leaks, so we need to repair those leaks,” Berry said. “We need to find and repair them, because that’s what’s costing us money.” He continued, “It’s like any other business that has an inventory. If you’re losing half your inventory for whatever reason and you’re not recouping your money, you’re going to be losing money. We need to find those leaks and repair them to have a more efficient water system.” The Auditorium \While most residents understand why the city needs more revenue to improve the water and sewer infrastructure, Berry said he has seen pushback in the community regarding the part of the proposed tax allocated toward The Auditorium. This surprised him, Berry said, because he has been hearing residents say The Auditorium needs more sup-
port for quite some time. “I’ve heard so many people talking about how The Auditorium is such a part of the city, and you think they’re so supportive of it,” Berry said. “I really thought they would be supportive of it.” He recalled when an Auditorium Committee was set up to investigate ways to make the building more successful. There have been two of these committees, Berry said, and both recommended that The Auditorium have a revenue stream and a commission dedicated to it. Berry didn’t question that people in Eureka Springs support this idea. The biggest concern he’s heard, he said, is that the Eureka Springs City Advertising and Planning Commission isn’t doing enough to support The Auditorium. The CAPC manages The Auditorium, allocating around $110,000 each year to the building. Berry said those concerned about the way the CAPC has managed The Auditorium shouldn’t be, because the building will no longer be under the commission’s authority if the proposed tax passes. “I think people are getting confused on The Auditorium and the CAPC. They feel The Auditorium will still be under the CAPC, and it will not,” Berry said. “We’re pulling it away from the CAPC and setting it up with its own commission, its own revenue stream.” He added that the CAPC recently agreed to use the $110,000 it spends each year on The Auditorium to bring more programming to the building if the proposed tax passes. “I think that’s great. Now we’ve got a steady revenue stream in there and we’ve got money for programming,” Berry said. “I would hope this is something the citizens would want.” A pass-through tax The proposed tax is the best way to help The Auditorium and improve the water and sewer infrastructure, Berry said, without hurting residents’ pocketbooks. He explained that the proposed tax is a passthrough tax, saying the city’s visitors would pay for most of it. This is fitting, Berry said,
because the city wouldn’t be having its infrastructure problems if not for its visitors. “If we were a town of 2,000 people yearround, we wouldn’t have these issues, but we’re not,” Berry said. “This weekend, we’ll have 5,000 to 10,000 people a day running through town using the water and sewer, and at night they could be using The Auditorium.” Locals do eat in restaurants, but Berry said they don’t do that three times a day. Likewise, he said, locals don’t stay in hotels of buy gifts in the shops downtown every day the way visitors do. “The citizens are paying very little of this. Who is paying this are the people who are in town,” Berry said. “They’re the ones who are paying the tax, so it’s not costing the citizens anything. I think that’s an important part of the tax.” If the proposed tax doesn’t pass, Berry said the city will be forced to raise water rates to pay for the water and sewer infrastructure. He doesn’t want to do this, Berry said, because raising water rates will affect everyone in the city. “We’d have to raise our water and sewer rates where it’s two to three times what it is now, and that’s going to hurt everybody,” he said. “It’s really going to hurt the workers, and that’s what I don’t want to do. I don’t want to put an extra burden on the workers.” New administration Berry acknowledged that some citizens don’t trust the city after seeing disappointing leadership in past years. But there are new leaders at City Hall, Berry said, and they all want to improve the city’s finances. “It’s not the same city government. This city government is trying to address those issues,” Berry said. “We’re not the same group that came in and voted in these bonds and changed the bonds.” He continued, “Some of us were on the council, sure, but I’m not sure we had a full understanding of how much we were spending out of the general revenues, out of our reserves. Some of us who were on council See Taxes, page 26
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• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 479253-2500: DJ Karaoke, 8 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main,479-2532525: Medicine Man Show, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 47 Spring St., 479363-6444: Jimmy Garrett, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Jimmy Garrett Band, 9 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: Karaoke with Brock Entertainment, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, OCT. 1 • Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 12 Spring, 479-253-7837: James White, noon; Drumming in the Park, 6 p.m. • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Jessamyn Orchard, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Cathouse, 479-363-9976: Liberty Bell Rhythm Band, 8 p.m. • Chelsea’s, 479-253-6723: Gates & Dan, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Opal Fly & KAPOW!, 8 p.m. • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: DJ and Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: The George Brothers, 8 p.m. • Legends Saloon, 479-253-2500: Another Turn, 9 p.m. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main, 479-2532525: Dusty Pearls, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Steve Zimmerman,1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Hedtrip, 9 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 479-253-8544: TBD, 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, OCT. 2 • Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 12 Spring, 479-253-7837: James White, noon; Melissa
Carper, 5 p.m. • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: Green Screen Karaoke, 7 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Happy Hour, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Texas Holdem, 7 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Jimmy Garrett, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. MONDAY, OCT. 3 • Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 479-2537837: Steve Jones, 5 p.m. • Chelsea’s: SprUngbilly, 9:00 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Happy Hour, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Oscar’s Cafe, 17 White St., 479-9811436: Buffalo Gals, 5:30 p.m. TUESDAY, OCT. 4 • Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 479-2537837: Jeff Lee, 5 p.m. • Cathouse, 479-363-9976: Los Roscoes, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 9:00 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Happy Hour, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Game Night: Texas Hold’em and Pool Tournament, 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5 • Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 479-2537837: Pearl Brick, 5 p.m. • Brews, 479-244-0878: Open Mic, 7 p.m. • Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: Happy Hour, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169: Happy Hour, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Wild Women Wednesdays, Ladies Night • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Ladies Night
American Legion and Auxiliary Post 9 to hold food drive
The American Legion and Auxiliary Post 9 of Eureka Springs will hold a food drive for Flint Street Food Bank this week at Harts Family Center. The food drive will take place all day Friday, Sept. 30 and all day Saturday, Oct. 1.
Roadstar Clinic to host food drive Oct. 8
Roadstar Clinic will host a food drive beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, in the parking lot of Harts Family Center. The event will benefit Flint Street Fellowship Food Pantry.
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to locate the suspect. 7:13 a.m. — Officers responded to a report of a male trying to get into a home. He was also reported to be sleeping in a van that was not his. The officers located the male and advised him to move on. Maybe he took the van down by the river. 6:52 p.m. — A caller reported motorcycles driving up and down the road with loud pipes, claiming the noise was above the city ordinance level. Officers patrolled the area. Loud motorcycles in Eureka Springs? No way! 9:52 p.m. — A caller reported that a motorcyclist had laid his bike down at the edge of the highway and stared walking. Officers responded and found that the cyclist had parked his bike off the highway because of mechanical issues. He was waiting on a ride from friends. Sept. 23 2:19 a.m. — A traffic stop downtown resulted in the arrest of a subject for driving while intoxicated, implied consent, driving left of center, reckless driving and resisting arrest. A second subject was arrested for public intoxication. 8:11 a.m. — An officer reported driving up on a motorcycle accident just after it happened. The rider was transported to the hospital by EMS. 8:27 a.m. — A caller advised that a puppy was running in traffic. They contained it at a restaurant until an officer arrived to transport it to the kennel. The animal control officer was advised for a follow up to locate the owner. Don’t mix dogs and hogs. 8:52 a.m. — A caller complained about dogs in the neighborhood that bark constantly. He advised he is getting complaints from his rental house guests as well. An officer checked the area to determine where the dogs were and who they belonged to. The officer made contact with the owner and advised them of the complaints and city ordinances. 10:46 a.m. — A routine traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a subject for driving on a suspended license. 2:11 p.m. — A caller reported a two-vehicle accident involving a trash truck and a motorcycle. There were no injuries reported, and the vehicles were out of the road.
An officer responded and took a report. 5:28 p.m. — Carroll County Sheriff’s Office called and asked if Eureka Springs Police Department could determine if an accident was in the city or the county. An officer responded and assisted with the scene until a county officer arrived. 5:34 p.m. — A caller advised that cars were going up Wall Street and that he had nearly hit one. An officer responded and patrolled the area but did not see any other vehicles coming up the hill. 5:55 p.m. — An officer responded to a fender-bender at the fire department and took a report. 7:55 p.m. — A caller reported two young males dressed in black walking a dog along the road. The caller thought it was suspicious. Officers responded and spoke with the two males. All was well. 8:02 p.m. — A caller complained about the noise level of a local restaurant. An officer responded and checked the decibel level, which he reported was well under city code. 9:20 p.m. — The local emergency room reported that a patient left against doctors’ orders. Officers responded and searched the area but were unable to locate the patient. 9:20 p.m. — A subject was arrested during a traffic stop for driving while intoxicated, noisy muffler and two outstanding warrants. 10:26 p.m. — Officers responded to an alarm. All was well. Sept. 24 1:53 a.m. — An officer responded to a possible disturbance in progress. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with a group of people who advised the subjects had just left the area and were arguing. 2:35 a.m. — A caller advised that a man was in the roadway. An officer responded to check the area. 3:15 a.m. — A caller advised she was hiding in her closet because she heard noises that suggested a possible intruder. An officer responded and checked the residence. All doors and windows were locked. 10:21 a.m. — A caller requested a welfare check on guests staying in a room at a local hotel. All was well. 11:56 a.m. — Carroll County Sheriff’s Office advised of a one-motorcycle traffic accident. An officer responded and took a report.
1:20 p.m. — A caller advised that her hubcap was stolen off her car at her residence. An officer took a report. 5:09 p.m. — A caller reported a man running through Basin Spring Park wearing a speedo and a tank top. The caller advised he got into a vehicle in the courthouse parking lot. Officers responded but did not locate the reported individual. That’s right. We got away clean! 5:36 p.m. — A caller from a local store reported someone drinking in the parking lot. Officers responded but did not see anyone drinking alcoholic beverages. 5:52 p.m. — An off-duty officer reported a female on the side of the highway holding up a sign and disrupting traffic. An officer responded and advised the group to discontinue their behavior and stay off the highway. The group agreed to do so. 6:21 p.m. — An officer reported a fiber optic line down across the highway. The utility company was notified. The fire department and police department directed traffic until the repair company responded. 9:35 p.m. — A caller from a local motel advised that one of her residents had driven through her building. Officers responded, and a report was taken. Sept. 25 5:03 a.m. — An officer responded to a report of a motorcycle accident with no driver around. A report was taken. 6:30 a.m. — A caller advised that they could hear yelling and screaming coming from a residence. Officers responded and located one person screaming on his phone. He was advised to keep it down. 7:44 a.m. — An officer made contact with a female for a welfare check. She was OK. 8:53 a.m. — An officer made contact with a caller who reported his motorcycle was stolen. A report was taken. 9:29 a.m. — An officer made contact with a caller about the attempted theft of their motorcycle. A report was taken. 10:38 a.m. — An officer responded to a report of an abandoned sport bike at a local hotel. 12:28 p.m. — A caller advised that a tree branch had fallen in the roadway. An officer responded and was able to relocate the tree branch. 7:50 p.m. — EMS was contacted for a one-motorcycle accident. An officer responded and took a report.
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said he wasn’t sure why and asked to see the numbers Kendrick quoted. “I’d like to know how those numbers are broken down. Tonight’s not the place to do it,” DeVito said. “[It] would be interesting to see how it broke out, whether it had to do with shows that were presented. I do know sometime during that period there were large shows going on in The Auditorium.” The Auditorium, DeVito said, has been a point of contention in the city for a long
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time. “The Auditorium has always been a hot potato for the city. The CAPC never said, ‘Please, let us handle The Auditorium,’ ” DeVito said. “In essence, what the city said was, ‘Here, you take it,’ so we took it and did the best we could with it and made a decision to spend our money on advertising and promotion.” He added, “We’re the advertising agency for the city … and I think we’re doing a damn good job of it. Now, we’re going to be tasked with doing a different task, so we’re trying to shift gears.” Alderman Terry McClung agreed that The Auditorium has historically been a problem in Eureka Springs. “The Auditorium has been a point of contention for the past 40 years I’ve been here. It’s been that tug-of-war of who’s in charge and who’s not. Who’s going to run it? Who’s going to pay for this? Who’s going to clean up the bathrooms?” McClung said. “It’s just gone on and on and on. We have added this to the vote … to finally give it the revenue stream it deserves.” The proposed tax might not pass, Mitchell said, if the CAPC doesn’t convince concerned citizens that The Auditorium will have more support in the future. “There is still a significant number of voters in town that don’t necessarily agree with doing the 1-percent tax. All we asked you to do was come up with a plan to go after and show and demonstrate … what the CAPC would step up to the plate and do,” Mitchell said. “Put it in writing. Lay it out. Show it to the public.” He continued, “I think the election is Nov. 8, so time is of the essence. Why not lay it out? Time is of the essence.” DeVito said the CAPC will continue to support The Auditorium. “Also understand that the recommendation from The Auditorium Committee twice has been that we form an Auditorium Commission to disperse those funds,” DeVito said. Mayor Butch Berry said he felt the CAPC is doing a good job. “I think we’re still on track with the CAPC,” Berry said. Berry added that discussion of The Auditorium will be on future city council agendas.
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Morrison excited to work with Carroll County Music Group By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Carol Morrison has been involved with music since she was in high school. Recently named vice president of the Carroll County Music Group, Morrison hopes to help young musicians in the community go on to succeed in their field. “We have a Morrison big part in offering scholarship for young, aspiring musicians, giving to the high school students,” Morrison said. “Being a high school student myself in the music field growing up, there were things that I had learned that were given to me as a student I want to pass on.”
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got really upset with the administration.” He remembered the council passing an ordinance saying all money in accounting had to go through the council.
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between how cemetery commission nominees are made and CAPC nominees are made,” Thomas said. “What I am concerned about is how they are handled at this table.” He suggested that the council establish a regulation for how many times a person can apply for a commission seat. “There should be at least a one-year … you cannot apply again within one year for the same thing, same commission, same seat, same applicant … even if you do it on a different piece of paper,” Thomas said. DeVito said he could support that idea if more people would apply to be on commissions. “We are so bereft in applications to sit
The music group’s focus on youth, Morrison continued, is what made her want to take a more active role in it. She explained that the group provides scholarships for young musicians to attend music camps, including camps at Opera of the Ozarks at Inspiration Point. These camps, Morrison said, have a major impact on young people. “There are accomplished vocal instructors. There’s accomplished musicians. There’s accomplished actors and actresses,” Morrison said. “When [the students] come to these camps, they are working morning till night. They work hard.” She added, “At the end of the week, they have a big finale where they do some kind of a musical with vocals. They have nothing but high praise for what they’ve learned.” Morrison has been part of the group for around three years, but she said she was hesitant to take a leadership role because
of the work she does with other music groups in the community. After speaking with Carroll County Music Group president Mary Dolce, Morrison said, she decided to step up and help out. “They had asked me before, and I wasn’t really ready for it,” Morrison said. “I talked with Mary and she convinced me that they could use my talents and gifts. I gave it a lot of thought, and here I am.” What she brings to the group, Morrison said, is leadership experience. “I have a lot of organizational skills. I’ve always been in leadership my whole life, whatever direction that would take me in,” Morrison said. Most importantly, she said, she has been a lifelong supporter of music programs. “I’ve always been a musician. I was born and raised in Northern Wisconsin and I’ve moved several times through my married life to different states,” Morrison said. “I feel that some of the things I’ve learned
in other places may not be implemented here. I can implement them.” One of the things she’s looking forward to this year, Morrison said, is decorating a Christmas tree during Christmas at the Crescent. Morrison explained that nonprofits are invited to decorate a tree at the historic Crescent Hotel, saying the trees are judged based on their decor. “We started talking about some things we’re doing, and I mentioned Christmas trees and she said, ‘I really like doing that,’” Dolce said. Morrison agreed, saying she has worked in interior design and enjoys decorating in general. What matters most to her, Morrison said, is ensuring the group’s success so young musicians can continue to attend music camps. “I really like working with young people. We want to provide scholarships for students who are going to pursue music,” Morrison said.
“We were aware then that there was a lot of money being spent. The council at that time took action,” he said. The current city council members, Berry said, didn’t choose to build the new sewer plant or to cover the construction bonds. They did approve an ordinance for the pro-
posed sales tax, he said, to fix the mistakes previous administrations made. “We’re not the same grow of people who got into a financial burden with our water and sewer plant,” Berry said. He encouraged citizens with questions to come to City Hall, saying he wants everyone
in the city to be well-informed on what the proposed tax will do. “My office and my administration is completely open to everybody and transparent. If you’ve got any questions, ask us,” he said. “We’re not afraid to show you where the money’s going to go.”
on our commissions. I am just grateful that anybody steps up to do it,” DeVito said. “If we had people lined out our door to fill these commissions, I might entertain it.” Kendrick said she was concerned about what happens when the same people serve on the same commissions year after year. “If there are people who are interested in serving on commissions, having the same people serve over and over and over without allowing someone who is interested in serving on that commission an opportunity to do so … I would like to see if someone has filled a full term on a commission that someone new have an opportunity to be appointed to that commission,” Kendrick said. Berry pointed out how the CAPC functions compared with the way other city commissions do and said it can be benefi-
cial to have the same people serve on certain city commissions for a long period of time. “We don’t have a backlog of too many applications for the other commissions, so they do stay there for a while. A lot of times, the people … especially with both Planning and HDC … they have a certain amount of knowledge,” Berry said. “They go to classes. They go to seminars so they can have a certain amount of education.” Thomas began a motion to limit how many times an applicant can apply for the same commission, and DeVito interrupted him. The motion could not apply to the CAPC, DeVito said. “You are not able to legislate the CAPC. That is state law,” DeVito said. Thomas asked city attorney Tim Weaver if that was true, and Weaver said it was.
Weaver said Thomas would have to move that the council can choose not to vote on an applicant instead of limiting how many times people can apply for the same commission. Weaver pointed out that Berry can bring forth and reject any applicant for a city commission besides the CAPC. “The CAPC has a right to bring forth anyone they wish to, so you could only cap the vote. You can’t cap them from being brought back and put to the table,” Weaver said. “The way they would do it is they basically would never put anybody up for a vote. As far as coming up with a rule, it would be very difficult for you to do.” In other business, the council approved the city’s second quarter financial report. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, at City Hall.
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JPs approve appropriation measures By Scott Loftis CarrollCountyNews@cox-internet.com
The Carroll County Quorum Court moved quickly through a brief agenda Monday night, adopting two appropriation ordinances and a resolution on unanimous votes. The first ordinance appropriates $4,000 to be used to pay for legal advice and drafting of a ballot issue for the proposed Eastern Carroll County Ambulance District. The second ordinance appropriates a total of $9,525 to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. The total includes $4,525 in grant money received from the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District for upgrading the sheriff’s office firing range, and $5,000 received from All American Calendars to help pay for a canine officer. The resolution authorizes County Judge Sam Barr to execute the necessary
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I was shocked to see some people supporting Trump still, declaring how he kept Clinton on her toes. But our next president shouldn’t be someone who antagonizes others, even if he or she does it really well. Diplomacy matters. If you watched the same debate I did, you know Trump doesn’t have a diplomatic bone in his body. When you go to
documents to renew a line of credit with Community First Bank of Berryville. Votes on all three proposals were 11-0. During the portion of the meeting set aside for comments from justices of the peace, District 4 JP Marty Johnson said that he will present an ordinance at the quorum court’s next meeting that would appropriate funds to the sheriff’s office to purchase body armor. Johnson said he is looking into grant possibilities to help pay for the body armor. He said the sheriff’s office has 32 sworn officers. Outfitting all 32 with soft body armor would cost $600 each for a total of $19,200, Johnson said. The soft body armor will stop a pistol round but would not stop a rifle round. Twenty sets of higher-level body armor for full-time deputies would cost $700 apiece for a total of $14,000, Johnson said. This body armor would stop most common rifle rounds.
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