HI Art Guild
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ESHS hosts annual game
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OCTOBER 11, 2018
Council OKs clause allowing existing pet pigs to live in city limits By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs City Council spent much of its meeting Monday night debating an age-old question: Can this little piggy stay home? Alderwoman Mickey Schneider recalled the council’s vote on Sept. 24 changing “no hogs” to “no swine” in the animal code, saying she’s heard from a citizen who owns pet pigs and would like to keep the animals in city limits. Schneider said she received letters from the citizen’s neighbors saying they don’t mind having pet pigs next door. “Everybody loves these pigs,” Schneider said. “These pigs go outside when the pig lady takes them out to do their little potty steps. She uses baking soda when they urinate to avoid any massive buildup. As soon as they’re done with the other end, she cleans that up.” Schneider said other cities have accommodated similar requests, like when North Little Rock changed the law to allow Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs in city limits. “In our case, to make it the proper wording, it would be American mini-pigs,” Schneider said. “What they’re saying is to follow your basic dog laws.” The laws for owning dogs, Schneider said,
should apply to pet pig owners, too. She suggested some guidelines, including requiring the owners of pot-bellied pigs to obtain a licensed veterinarian’s certification of breed. Schneider continued, saying pigs shall spend a maximum of five hours a day outside of the residence, feces should be cleaned daily, urine should be sprinkled with baking soda, the exterior property should be assessed by the animal control officer, pigs must be neutered and there should be a limit of two pot-bellied pigs per residence. “This is, after working with the police, animal control, city attorney, pig lady and everyone else, what we have come up with,” Schneider said. “We don’t want to have a city of pigs running around. We also don’t want to take anybody’s pets away.” The council could include a clause in the animal code saying the swine ban doesn’t apply to American mini-pigs, Schneider said, or create a sunset clause for existing pet pigs ending in 2030. Any pot-bellied pigs living inside Eureka Springs city limits, Schneider said, should be registered at City Hall. Schneider said registration would include the owner’s name, address and phone number and the pigs’ names and ages. Alderwoman Melissa Greene supported the See Council, page 3
October Fest
Photo by Tavi Ellis
Margo the Clown is all smiles at St. James Episcopal Church’s October Fest on Saturday, Oct. 6. The event featured sweet treats served by Darlene Simmons, a silent auction, games and entertainment.
n Preschool seeks more enrollment
n School board OKs sick leave payout
n Cemetery hosts conservation event
Income-based program could lose funding
Employees exceeding 120-day cap will be reimbursed
Local volunteers restore more than 120 grave markers
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What do
think
Citizen Opinion by Cindy Worley
Do you think citizens should be allowed to keep pigs in city limits?
Victoria Hix “Tory”
I would say yes.
Chris Whitworth
Jim Evans
“Dog Catcher”
“Chris” Sure.
No, there is no place for livestock.
Wes Beaver
Finn Vansickle
Kolton Smith
I would say no to pigs. First pigs, then cows, goats, etc.
Yes.
Yeah.
“Beav”
“Finny”
“Kolton”
Citizen Survey Do you think citizens should be allowed to keep pigs in city limits? m Yes m No m I’m not sure Go to www.lovelycitizen.com and weigh in. Vote by 9 a.m. Wednesday
DISPATCH Desk Oct. 1 12:04 a.m. — Officers responded to an area motel for a disturbance and arrested a male subject for resisting arrest, criminal trespassing and possession of a controlled substance. 1:36 a.m. — Officers responded to a disturbance at an area apartment complex and spoke with both parties involved. The officers determined it was a verbal argument, and the couple split up for the night. 9:57 p.m. — Officers responded to a report of an intoxicated male subject but did not locate anyone matching the description. 10:14 p.m. — While officers were patrolling the downtown area, they witnessed a male walking out into traffic and stumbling. When the officers made contact, they could smell a heavy odor of alcohol. The subject was arrested for public intoxication. Maybe the same fellow from 9:57? Oct. 2 9:49 a.m. — A caller advised that a vehicle had been parked on the street with a note in the window stating it would be removed “tomorrow” for more than a week. An officer responded and red-tagged the vehicle, noting that it had been checked before that day. 10:10 a.m. — A caller advised that a residence attached to the property had been broken into. An officer responded and cleared the residence to ensure no one was still on the property. The officer spoke with the caller for a report. 1:05 p.m. — A caller advised a pressure washer had been stolen. An officer responded for a report. 2:05 p.m. — A bank employee requested an officer to report forged checks on a customer’s account. 4:16 p.m. — Officers responded to a report of a male yelling and cursing. The subject was located, and all was quieted. 6:31 p.m. — Officers responded to a report of a problem with an animal and spoke with the owner. 7:21 p.m. — Officers responded to a report of a disturbance over property and determined it was a civil issue. Oct. 3 9:11 a.m. — An officer responded to a report of a blue truck blocking parking for customers at an area
business all weekend and made contact with the vehicle owner. The officer advised him of parking ordinances. 9:45 a.m. — A caller advised of two dogs running loose in traffic. The dogs were brought to the police department and held in the kennel for the owner to pick up. The dogs were later claimed by the owner. 9:59 a.m. — A bank security officer advised of possible transients camping in the woods behind the bank and requested an officer to check the area. The officer checked the area and reviewed security photos taken of the possible suspects. The officer located an unoccupied campsite. 10:45 a.m. — An officer arrested a subject on an outstanding Carroll County warrant. 11:17 a.m. — A vehicle red-tagged for a parking ordinance violation was towed. 1:12 p.m. — A caller advised of a raccoon stuck in the dumpster behind an area business. The animal control officer responded and was able to get the raccoon out of the dumpster. 2:08 p.m. — A caller advised of a dog locked in a dark van in the parking lot downtown with the windows up. An officer and the animal control officer responded and made contact with the owner. They saw that the dog was attended to and removed from the vehicle. 4:27 p.m. — An officer filed a report on a traffic accident. 6:48 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle and checked the area. The officer was unable to locate anything. 7:35 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle but was unable to locate anything. Oct. 4 2:33 a.m. — Carroll County Dispatch advised they received a call from a nursing facility that there was a suspicious vehicle driving around their building. An officer responded, but the vehicle was gone on arrival. 3:50 a.m. — Carroll County Dispatch advised of a call about a possible suicidal female who might be staying at an area motel. An officer checked the motel and made contact with the subject, who was with a friend. She checked OK and wasn’t suicidal. 4:11 p.m. — An officer responded to a request to See Dispatch, page 9
LAST WEEK’S QUESTION Did you enjoy Bikes, Blues and BBQ? m Yes: 56.6% (30 votes) m No: 43.4% (23 votes)
By Kelby Newcomb
53 votes cast
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Eureka Springs preschool program seeks higher enrollment By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Eureka Springs ABC Preschool has several open spots. Lead teacher Tiffany Slone reported that the program currently has 29 kids and can accommodate up to 40 kids. Those spots need to be filled, Slone said, because the ABC program is funded based on how many children are reached. Superintendent Bryan Pruitt said the program is run by the Arkansas Department of Human Services and fills a need in the community. “We want to make sure we have the opportunity for all our kids here,” Pruitt said. “If we don’t grow, if we don’t fill these slots provided to us by ABC Preschool … we lose them. We’re at a point where we may lose up to five spots. Once you lose those, they’re gone.” “That’s five kids we can’t help,” Slone said. To fill the spots, Slone said, the school will host an enrollment event in March. Pruitt said he hopes more families sign
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idea of a sunset clause. “I just can’t take someone’s pet away. I’m glad the neighbors around there are happy and they’re willing to work with it,” Greene said. “I have had a number of calls that people just don’t want any pigs in the city.” Under the sunset clause, Schneider said, no new pet pigs would be allowed in town. Alderman Tom Buford said he’s concerned about the size of the pigs, remembering a court case in New York where a judge ruled against having pigs in city limits. “A pig is still a pig, and they outlawed them,” Buford. “I just don’t think we need pigs in the city limits of Eureka Springs.”
up for the program. “I understand it’s kind of competitive. There’s a program in Berryville and also one in Holiday Island,” Pruitt said. “But what we have here is a nice transition. When the kids get ready for kindergarten, they’re already used to this environment and what goes on.” That’s the whole idea of the program, Slone said. She described how the program works, saying it runs from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Eureka Springs Elementary School building. The program is income-based, Slone said, so it’s available for all families in the community. “By coming to the program, it really prepares the kids and gets them ready for kindergarten and gives them that step up,” Slone said. Slone said the program uses the same math program Eureka Springs students learn from kindergarten to 8th grade. Other lessons include reading, writing, the five senses, science experiments and
even sign language, Slone said. “We do pumpkin volcanoes in the fall, so we learn about acid and chemical reactions,” Slone said. “We also learn about pumpkins and how to grow them. We do tons of science experiments.” Slone continued, “Right now, we’re learning about our community helpers, so the kids get to dress up like firemen and policemen. We have members of the community come in and read stories to them. They get to explore and figure out what’s in the community besides just them and their family.” For 5-year-old Hazel, dress-up is the best part of preschool. Hazel said she loves Slone’s two hamsters, and 4-yearold Claire said she loves learning about animals at school. Working with the kids, Slone said, is always rewarding. “There’s never a dull moment in pre-k,” Slone said. “You get hugs and cuddles all day long, and you get kids excited about going to school.” Parents who enroll their children in
the program, Slone said, should feel confident in that decision. “Those parents know the kids are getting a great education. If they can come here and know their kids are getting that free education and are in that safe space,” Slone said, “they can go to work and not worry. Parents don’t have to worry about sending kids to daycare. They can send them here.” This year, Slone said, she’s had a few students return for a second year. “Those kids are already reading with me. They’re writing. They’re really ready for kindergarten, and that’s because they’ve come for a second year with us,” Slone said. “We’re doing everything we can to have them be successful in kindergarten instead of struggling.” Students can enroll any time, Slone said. She asked parents who are interested in the program to stop by Eureka Springs Elementary School for the application. For more information, call the school at 479-253-8704.
Alderman Terry McClung said he’s torn on the subject. “I don’t want to spoil things for somebody,” McClung said. “I’ve spoken to the neighbors and they’ve said, ‘You can’t really see them,’ but rules are rules.” Mayor Butch Berry said the council needed to make a decision, and Schneider moved to include the sunset clause for existing pet pigs in the animal code. Schneider, Greene and Bob Thomas voted in favor of the sunset clause, and McClung and Buford voted against it. With no majority vote, Berry voted to approve the motion. Schneider then moved to include the guidelines for owning swine in the code, and the council voted 4-1 to do so. Also at the meeting, Greene brought
up the idea of having citizens vote on the existence of conditional use permits (CUPs). Greene said she’s been hearing from concerned citizens about CUPs for more than two years now. The last CUP issued in the R-1 zone was on Washington Street, Greene said, and there have been four CUPs issued in the R-2 zone over the past two years. During that time, Greene said, six properties with a CUP have closed. “For me, what I’m seeing is the town is filling up with residents,” Greene said. “I think the problem is correcting itself. I think our laws are good. I’m pretty ambivalent about it, but I’m really tired of this popping up. It’s such a hot topic. I’m looking for an answer.” McClung said he’s happy with how the city issues CUPs. He has seen the
issue as a planning commissioner, city council member and realtor, McClung said. “It’s always worked,” McClung said. “If people do what they’re supposed to do, the process works. I think it’s fine as is.” Also at the meeting, the council approved a resolution providing part of the Carroll County district judge’s salary. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at The Auditorium.
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ES board OKs sick leave payout By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
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Students aren’t the only ones being rewarded for good attendance at the Eureka Springs School District. The Eureka Springs School Board voted Monday to approve a new sick leave payout policy. The policy states that all employees who have exceeded the 120-day cap for sick leave will be reimbursed $65 per day for every additional sick day. Superintendent Bryan Pruitt said the new policy is for both classified and licensed employees. “This policy will affect four employees this coming year. It takes approximately 12 years to accumulate over 120 sick days,” he said. “It will be a nice incentive for employees who don’t use sick days.” Pruitt presented the financial reports to the board, stating that the district currently has a bank balance of $8,288,000, a total fund balance of $8,324,000 and a legal balance of $1,344,000. The board voted to approve the financial reports. The board also voted to approve the district-wide parent involvement policy and three student transfers and to accept the resignation of Lance Wildeman from the maintenance department. Before the regular board meeting, the district gave its annual report to the public. Pruitt said the district currently has an enrollment of 601 students and finances of about $8.3 million. “I hear all the time that we’re sitting on millions and should spend some of that money,” he said. “We have $6.7 million in
our building fund. The one deal that never gets brought up is we owe $12.2 million on bond and debt, mainly for the new high school.” He said the district will be debt-free by 2040 if it does not borrow more money. “That sounds like a long way, but it’s just 21 years,” Pruitt said. “We do not get foundation funds or partnership funds from the state.” He explained that partnership funds are based on a school district’s poverty level and pay for a percentage of new building projects. “In Eureka, we do not get those partnership funds,” Pruitt said. “We have a little bit of money, but we also owe money. We have to have that money for a rainy day because we still have to pay bills.” He also reported on the district’s projects for this school year. “We’re building an outdoor classroom to be used by our high school, middle school and elementary,” Pruitt said. “We’re also doing an elementary renovation and getting closer on our FEMA building, which is a safe shelter that can be used for our district and also by the public.” He said a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) pays for 75 percent of the shelter, and the district will pay 25 percent. “We’re getting closer and closer on that all the time,” he said. Pruitt said Eureka Springs has also been selected as one of a handful of Arkansas school districts to receive funding through the Arkansas Advancing Wellness and Re-
silience Education (AWARE) grant project. “In the past, there have been some projects like Kentucky AWARE and Minnesota AWARE tied back to the Sandy Hook shooting in Connecticut a few years ago,” he said. “The states got funds to help identify student behavior issues and problems.” Pruitt continued, “After this last school shooting in Florida, they re-appropriated more funds. There’s $9.2 million for the Arkansas AWARE project.” He said three schools were awarded the grant: Texarkana, Marvell and the Ozarks Unlimited Resource (OUR) Educational Services Cooperative, which includes Eureka Springs. “OUR co-op researched its schools and looked at people that have been doing training for disaster and students issues and behavioral problems,” Pruitt said. “We’ve done a lot of that training, so we were selected as one of the three schools the coop gave funding to. It was Eureka Springs, Valley Springs and Ozark Mountain.” The five-year grant will distribute $1.8 million to the district each year, he said, to hire a behavioral specialist for the Eureka Springs campus. He said the district started advertising for the position on Oct. 1. “They will be housed at our campus to help students identify possible behavioral and mental health issues,” Pruitt said. “That’s a nice thing for us to be involved in. We’re excited to report we’re part of that.” The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, in the administration building.
Passion Play concludes season with Heroes Appreciation Nights
The Great Passion Play is concluding its 50th year anniversary on Friday, Oct. 26, and Saturday, Oct. 27, with Heroes Appreciation Nights honoring military (active and vets), police, firefighters, EMT and first responders. Free tickets will be available for the service person with half-priced tickets for family. "Our 50th year has been very exciting,” said Randall Christy, executive director.
“We are excited to close out the 50th year with a Heroes weekend, a Service and Military Appreciation on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26 and 27. Christy continued, “The play runs May through October, but we have Holy Land Tours year-round and this year for Christmas, visitors can drive through a forest of 300 plus Christmas Trees on their way to see the Christ of the Ozarks.”
Free tickets will be available on Friday and Saturday night for military (active and vets), law enforcement, police, firefighter, EMT, first responders and half-off play tickets for their families. “Our service and military appreciation night has had over 2,200 people in attendance in the past,” said Kent Butler, actor and director of operations, “and we hope to welcome even more this year.”
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Photo by Tavi Ellis
Eureka Springs High School principal David Gilmore and Superintendent Bryan Pruitt cheer on the players from high above the court at the Red & White Game Friday, Oct. 5. For more photos, see Page 6.
Highlanders show off scoring skills at Red & White Game By Scott Loftis CarrollCountyNews@cox-internet.com
Last season’s Eureka Springs Highlanders were not a high-scoring bunch. If last Friday’s Red-White game is an indication, this year’s team might be. Senior forward Slade Clark made seven three-pointers and scored 28 points and freshman point guard Matthew Lester also scored 28 points. Lester is the first freshman ever to start a season on the high school roster for Eureka Springs coach Brian Rambo, and one of the reasons Rambo thinks this year’s team will be capable of scoring in bunches. “Last year we understood we couldn’t score at a high level,” he said. “We’re
way more balanced offensively this year. Offensively, I think we can get into the 60s or 70s most of the time.” Last season’s Highlanders relied on a grind-it-out style that meant one or two possessions might mean the difference in a game. With the scoring ability of this year’s team, Rambo hopes there is a little more margin for error. “We still want to do things the right way defensively, but hopefully we can score when we need to,” he said. Rambo was pleased with the atmosphere at the Red-White game. “It’s a chance for the kids to show how hard they’ve been working,” he said. “We had a big, big crowd, and the kids played well.”
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Red & White Game
Photos by Tavi Ellis
Eureka Springs High School hosted the popular Red & White Game on Friday, Oct. 5.
Referee and former Highlander Reggie Sanchez has still got game.
The boys tip off the second half of Friday’s scrimmage.
Players on both sides wait to see if this shot will fall during the Red & White game,
Here come those Lady Highlanders!
A big crowd turned out to cheer for the basketball teams during the Red & White games.
Even in an intrasquad game, there are no uncontested shots.
ESHS cheerleaders get to cheer for both teams!
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THE
HI Art Guild
Sweet solution
Is this sugar good for you? The one I’m asking about is d-ribose, which is very different from the ordinary sugars that can cause or make diabetes worse. There are many different sugars but to sort it out and make it easier, two categories (simple and complex) have been defined. D-ribose is a simple sugar while common table sugar is complex. As a rule of thumb, the simple ones are good for you and the complex ones have to be used with care. Curiously, d-ribose is often created from table sugar in our body. It does not cause diabetes and is necessary for the power generated in our cells, especially the muscles. You might hear the phrase “cellular energy production” when people in the know talk about d-ribose or a more common supplement CoQ-10. So, as you might expect, both of these are really good for your heart muscle. There are hundreds/thousands of published studies found on PubMed the National Library of Medicine. While benefit to the heart muscle is the most profound, there is a long list of benefit for people with heart attack damage, coronary artery disease by reducing angina (chest pain), congestive heart failure, improving diastolic heart strength, reducing chronic fatigue, reducing
fibromyalgia pain and improving athletic performance. All of this comes from a simple sugar, d-ribose. Jim Fain Usually, we don’t need to supplement with d-ribose. Our body efficiently creates what we need until something out of the ordinary happens. Then the need for d-ribose is greater. As one example, let’s say you’ve had one heart attack with some heart muscle damage (ischemia) and you’ve also got clogging of the heart arteries (CAD or coronary artery disease). Likely, some chest pain (angina) will happen when you mow the lawn or exercise as the already reduced heart is struggling to get enough blood flow to feed the muscles. D-ribose improves the muscles so everything works better and you feel more energetic. Still, exercising in this example should be done with caution. The point is that d-ribose is beneficial at improving muscle function. Bicyclists, runners, swimmers and weightlifters often use a combination of CoQ-10, d-ribose and whey protein to protect and build muscles while improving endurance.
Pet of the Week Sybil (No. C17-0102) is a beautiful 2-year-old Pit mix. She loves to play and walks well on a leash. She knows how to sit and is eager to learn new commands. She does best with dogs that match her energy level. Her favorite game is tug-of-war. She is spayed and has her shots. She’s available for adoption at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs. The shelter is open from noon to 5 p.m. every day but Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call 479-253-9188.
Photo by Tavi Ellis
Members of the Holiday Island Art Guild participate in an drawing class given by 30-year art teacher Sandra Walker. Using a continuous line technique, students draw a self-portrait onto a mirror using permanent marker, then copy it with tracing paper to create a lasting image before cleaning the mirror with rubbing alcohol. Walker says the free-form, almost abstract drawings are a great way to ‘stay loose’ as an artist and have fun, too.
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CREATIVE MINDS An after school Art Program for children will be held Tuesday's from 4pm-8pm every week at St. James Church, 28 Prospect, starting October 2nd. Call Katy at 479-244-0745 for more information.
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ECHO VILLAGE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS You can contribute regardless of your skill-set. Just show up at ECHO Village on Passion Play Rd. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 8am-Noon. We'll see you there! FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 209 Spring St., Eureka Springs, AR 72632 479-981-2001 Rev. John C. Gibson Join us every Sunday for an hour of Peace. Ease your worries, Strengthen your Heart. Everyone is Welcome! FLORA ROJA COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE & APOTHECARY-SEE US AT OUR NEW LOCATION ON OCTOBER 9TH-WALDEN PLAZA-105A PASSION PLAY RD. Providing affordable healthcare for the whole community. Sliding scale fee. $15-$35 per treatment with an additional $15 paperwork fee the first visit only. You decide what you can afford to pay! Francesca Garcia Giri, L.Ac, 479-253-4968. www.florarojaacupuncture.com or Facebook ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH We are a welcoming and diverse community. We invite you to join with us as we seek and serve Christ in all persons. Taize Service 1st Thursday, 6 p.m. Sunday services: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 28 Prospect, Eureka Springs 479-253-8610 THE EUREKA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET **We are accepting applications for new vendors. Come visit us for fresh fruits, vegetables, fresh baked goods, soaps, jellies, meats, and hot breakfast! In addition, the Thursday Market will now have meat. We have some great vendors here, come on down. Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Community Center, 44 Kingshighway. (location of old High School) THE GOOD SHEPHERD HUMANE SOCIETY Will hold its monthly board meeting on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. The location will be at the Good Shepherd Humane Society Meet and Greet room.
Garage Sale 31 ELK ST. FRI/SAT, 8am-4pm. Furniture, Antiques, Glassware, Toys, Old train set, Old quilts, Air compressor and more.
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Washer/Dryer, Books, Winter Coats, Furniture, Dog Kennels
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GREEN ACRE LODGE Has Immediate Opening for a CNA. Call 479-530-3779 or bring resume to 89 Hillside Dr., Holiday Island.
BEST WESTERN Inn of the Ozarks CABIN RESORT IN the Beaver Lake/Mundell area is seeking a Housekeeper/dual position, 3 days or more per week. Sundays a must. Must be dependable, have transportation, cell phone. Great starting pay. Call 479-363-9991 to set up application/interview time.
GREEN ACRE LODGE Has Immediate Opening for LPN or RN. Call 479-530-3779 or bring resume to 89 Hillside Dr., Holiday Island.
NOW HIRING P-T AND F-T Massage Therapist and Attendant. Apply in person at 135 Spring St. or call 479-244-6827 for details
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Dietary • 2 Cooks FT 2 Dishwashers/PT 2 Cook Aids FT/PT Brighton Ridge offers a newly remodeled living and working environment located in the beautiful city of Eureka Springs, AR. Brighton Ridge offers a competitive wage scale, full health insurance, 401K plans, and vacation benefits.
Please inquire at the Business Office or send resumes Teresa Lunsford. bradmin@brightonridge.info FX: 479-253-5325 235 Huntsville Road Eureka Springs, AR 72632 479-253-7038
NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS For Wait staff, Prep cook, Gift Shop Clerk, and Part-time Brakeman. Please apply in person at ES & NA Railway Depot. ONYX CAVE IS Seeking energetic Gift Shop attendant for weekends only. Must be dependable. Apply in person at 338 Onyx Cave.
Land for Sale 10 ACRES WOODED VIEW On private road. Electric available. Close to Eureka. $49,900 870-423-8107 HOLIDAY ISLAND LOT Lakeview, great home site, gentle slope, on paved road. Lot #115-3-13. Appraised in 2017 at $20,000. On Deer Run Drive. Accepting offers, call 253-208-1445
Real Estate for Sale $35,000 FOR 2 LARGE Buildable lots in town. Close to all utilities. Zoned Multi-family Residential/Commercial. Call Ken: 479-244-6258/Century 21: 479-253-7321 36'X60' RED IRON BUILDING. Insulated, 2 roll-up doors, CH/A, office, bath, water/septic. On 8 acres(MOL) w/view (more land available), 2 miles from E.S $119,000. 870-423-8107
Services Offered CALL JAKE: CARPENTRY, Painting, Staining, Haul-Offs, Power Washing, Leaf Removal, Gutter Cleaning, Remodeling, Landscaping. Commercial and Residential. Free Estimates. 479-981-1057
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Services Offered CHIMNEY WORKS - Complete chimney services: sweeps, repairs, relining, and installation. Call Bob Messer. 479-253-2284 CLEAN PERFECTION The corners are as clean as the middle of the floor. Experienced 14 years. References available. No job too large or too small. Call 918-850-8148 (Local) FANNING'S TREE SERVICE Bucket Truck 65' reach. Professional trimming, stump grinding topping, removal, chipper. Free estimates. Licensed, Insured. 870-423-6780, 870-423-8305 HANDYMAN HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING Carpentry, drywall, decks, tile. One call does it all. We do small jobs. Bonded. Serving NWA since 1977. Bob Bowman. 479-640-5353 NANCY'S PAINTING AND SHEET ROCK REPAIR No job too small. 35 years experience. Call 918-316-1226. Free Estimates TREE WORK - Skilled tree care: trimming, deadwooding and removals. Conscientious, professional arborist and sawmiller, Bob Messer 479-253-2284 DEBRA REID, LCSW Psychotherapy. Most insurances accepted. Call for appointment 479-244-7784. Sliding scale fee for cash payments. HOMETOWN CARPET CLEANING Professional Residential/Commercial Carpet Cleaning, Area Rug Cleaning, Tile & Grout Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Pet Odor Removal & more! 479-418-3406 LAWN CARE, POWERWASHING, GUTTERS Cleaned: Call Cody for free estimates. Serving Eureka Springs and Berryville. Call/text 870-480-2114. Senior citizen and Military discounts. NEED HELP? CALL BILLY! Commercial or Residential. Haul-offs, Deck Refinishing, Power-washing, Leaf removal, Carpentry, Painting, Light construction, Gutter cleaning, Yard clean-ups, etc. 479-244-5827 RIKARD PLUMBING, LLC - 50 years plus experience. Licensed in Arkansas. We do remodels, new construction, and service calls. 417-271-0345 after 5:30p.m. 417-271-6623 SAW-N-LOGS By Tyler Thomas. Chainsaw Carving-Tree Sculpture. Commercial and Residential. See Pictures on Instagram: tylerthomas1224. Call 479-244-7853 for your sculpture! UPHOLSTERY: RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL. Custom built. Furniture repair and caning. Fabrics and foam available. No job too small, dining seats, sofas, recliners, antiques. Call/text Aaron 479-212-2875
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Citizen of the Week
For Rent 2BR/2BA, 1,200 SQ.FT HOME For rent on 17 acres in Eagle Rock, MO. $750/mo. Electric, water and garbage included. $35 non-refundable app/background check fee. First/Last; $200/pet deposit, $800/security deposit, and contract-upon-approval required. creaturefeaturepetsitting@gmail.com
Mo is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Mo was nominated by Mark Eastburn, who said he and his wife met Mo at the Eureka Springs Hospital. Mo has become dear to them, Eastburn said. “He makes his appearance each morning for the pleasure of anyone who needs a little loving,” Eastburn said. “On one outing to the garden patio, we saw him on his rounds behind the hospital. We waved to him and called. Mo made his way to us and shared what seems to be an inexhaustible supply of affection.” To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor. Eureka@gmail.com.
3BR/2BA HOUSE Large fenced yard and basement. Prime location in Eureka Springs. Small separate shop and storage room. $1,100/mo+$1,000/deposit+Utilities. 479-244-6827 A 2000 SQ.FT. HOME With W/D and appliances, located inside city limits just behind Acord Home Center off of Hwy 23 South, will be available for lease in Nov. $1100/month plus deposit. Pets allowed. No Smoking. Call (479) 304-0041 or (515) 897-0609 CUTE, CLEAN 2BR/1BA 1000 sq.ft. home for rent with 2+ off-street parking spaces on Owen St. Walk to Downtown. Washer/dryer/central heat and air. No pets. No smoking. $1,000/mo.+deposit and references. Available October 1. 479-253-8916 DUPLEX FOR RENT In Eureka Springs. 2BR/1BA, Full Kitchen, Central H/A, All Electric, W/D hookups. No Pets, No Smoking. References. $600/$600/deposit. 870-480-2298 SENIOR HOUSING 1BR For seniors age 62 and up. Quiet neighborhoods, CH/CA, refrigerator, range, grab bars in bath. Water/trash paid. Community room/laundry on site. Rent based on income. Berryville: 870-423-6860 or 870-423-2156. Green Forest: 870-438-6558 or The Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-432-9721. Equal Opportunity Housing Developments.
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locate a female subject. The officer made contact and notified a parent. 4:17 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of possible transients in the woods but was unable to locate anything. 4:35 p.m. — Officers responded to assist a Carroll County Sheriff’s Office deputy. The officers detained a female subject with outstanding warrants and transported her to the Carroll County Detention Center.
4:42 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a disturbance and assisted. 5:30 p.m. — Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle and made contact. No report was taken. Oct. 5 7:09 a.m. — An officer responded to an alarm at an area business and made contact with an employee. All was well. 4:08 p.m. — Officers responded to a report of a disturbance and arrested a subject for domestic battery in the second degree, assault in the third degree, possession of drug paraphernalia, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Other than that, everything was cool. 4:46 p.m. — Officers responded to a traffic accident and filed a report. 11:07 p.m. — Officers responded to an area motel for the report of a suspicious male looking in vehicles. Oct. 6 9:22 a.m. — A caller from an area business requested an officer at a local motel that was supposed to be vacant and had a female living in one of the rooms. Officers responded, and the individual was warned about trespassing. 10:20 a.m. — A caller from a local business advised that a couple was panhandling downtown. An officer responded and advised them of the ordinances against panhandling. The couple left the area. 3:35 p.m. — Officers responded to a private property accident and filed a report. 3:52 p.m. — Officers responded to a 911 open line. The caller advised it was an accident. All was well. 4:22 p.m. — Officers responded to a re-
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ported parking violation but were unable to locate the vehicle. 5:16 p.m. — An officer spoke to a person via phone in reference to possible threats. A report was made. 5:20 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of vehicles revving engines and racing. The officer was unable to locate anything. 5:54 p.m. — An officer responded to a medical dispatch and assisted EMS. 7:06 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a male and a female walking down the road in traffic but was unable to locate anything. 7:13 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a dog left in a vehicle with the windows rolled up. The officer checked the area but was unable to locate anything. 7:36 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a parking violation. Oct. 7 12:05 a.m. — Officers responded to a 911 hangup. No sign of distress was found. 9:25 a.m. — Carroll County Dispatch requested an officer to respond to a two-vehicle accident with no injuries. Officers responded and took a report. 12:08 p.m. — Carroll County Dispatch advised of a motorcycle vs, truck accident with no injuries. Officers responded and took a report. Oct. 8 4:35 a.m. — Officers responded to a report of a dog barking continually for the past two hours and spoke with the owner, who advised she would take care of it. The animal control officer was made aware of the accident.
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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.
Oct. 11: Bipartisan Political Forum
The Democratic Party of Carroll County and the Republican Party of Carroll County are co-sponsoring a bipartisan political forum with all county candidates at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Carroll Electric Cooperative in Berryville. Cards will be available to submit questions to county candidates of both parties.
Oct. 11 through 14: Fall Performance Series
The Five & Dime Drama Collective will hold its third annual Fall Performance Series at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, through Saturday, Oct. 13, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14. This year’s production will be ‘Multiverese,’ seven micro-plays about the spaces in between. This production draws
on the diverse talent of Eureka Springs to bring to life performance pieces from across the globe. A special gala event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13. Other shows will offer refreshments and audience talk backs. To buy tickets, go to FiveAndDimeDramaCollective.org.
Oct. 13: HI Breakfast with Firefighters
A breakfast with the firefighters will be held from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, in the Holiday Island Clubhouse Ballroom at 1 Country Club Drive. There will be pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under.
Oct. 13: Native Plant Faire
The Native Plant Project of Eureka
Springs will hold its second annual Native Plant Faire from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Eureka Springs Community Center at 44 Kings Highway. Crystal Bridges horticulturalist Cody George will speak at 10 a.m. about adding more native plants to your landscape. Several knowledgeable vendors will have native plants for sale. For more information, visit the Eureka Springs Native Plant Garden Project’s page on Facebook.
in Eureka Springs. The fee is $15 and includes lunch. To register, call Jane Williams at 713-525-8695 or 870-423-3989 or Kathy Warren at 713-304-7936 or 870-423-3989.
Oct. 13: Bible Storytelling Seminar
Oct. 15: Metafizzies Meeting
A bible storytelling seminar, ‘An Effective Way to Communicate God’s Message to Humanity,’ will be lea=d by speaker, teacher and writer Dr. Tara Rye from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at the First Christian Church at 763 Passion Play Road
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Oct. 14: EUUF Service
Johanes Khoe will speak on ‘What It’s like being Asian-American in the United States Today’ at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, at 17 Elk St. The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) meeting will feature Jungian psychologist Dr. Kathy Martone speaking on ‘Dreaming as a Spiritual Practice’ at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. All are welcome.
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Cemetery commission hosts conservation workshop
The Eureka Springs Cemetery Commission hosted its first conservation workshop on Saturday, Sept. 27, when eight volunteers joined stone conservator Bruce Wright for a hands-on lesson in cleaning historic grave markers with assistance from cemetery superintendent Pat Lujan and cemetery sexton Gloria Stevens. The workshop is part of a long-range plan to remove plant growth from the stone markers. The lichen, mold, moss and fungus will eventually destroy the limestone, marble and granite stone markers. Cleaning is being done with D-2 Biological Solution, water and lots of elbow grease. The volunteers’ Saturday morning cleanup resulted in the preservation of 121 markers. In May, the Eureka Springs Cemetery was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. This honor made the cemetery eligible to have this work financed by a grant based on tax funds from the State of Arkansas and the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage. These grant funds will also be used to repair and restore damaged and leaning markers in the cemetery. The Eureka Springs Preservation Society donated an additional $1,000 to purchase the equipment needed to clean and preserve the grave markers. There will be another conservation workshop on Saturday, Oct. 27. Volun-
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Stone conservator Bruce Wright begins cleaning the Newport family grave marker at the Eureka Springs Cemetery on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Eureka Springs Cemetery Commission’s conservation workshop.
teers are encouraged to come to the cemetery at 9 a.m. to learn the correct way to clean and preserve family grave markers. All safety and cleaning supplies are provided. There is no cost for the workshop. For more information, call Glenna Booth at 479-253-9703.
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The Eureka Springs Community Center has expanded its fall 2018 schedule, featuring a wide variety of courses and gym activities for members and guests of all ages and experience levels. Courses in fitness include burlesque dance, ecstatic dance, Michael Jackson’s Thriller 101 dance, Zumba, yoga and more. Gym activities include basketball, indoor soccer, open gym, pickleball and PE and walking fitness. For members, dedicated activities are offered for children over 12 starting at 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The schedule also offers specialized courses for those with mobility challenges and seniors. Eureka Springs School of the Arts provides art instruction and the Eureka Springs Rural Fire Department will teach CPR basics at the community center. Members can enjoy complimentary admission to and equipment for all gymnasium activities and free or discounted admission to courses. For more information about the community center, call 479-239-0029 or visit www.EurekaSpringsCommunityCenter.org.
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