Lujan resigns
Students of the quarter
Greene is new planning chair
ES students receive honor
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Turpentine Creek to the rescue: Refuge caring for 110 new animals Page 3 n HDC OKs revised demolition plan
n Council agrees to pay judge’s salary
n Proposed tax is topic of discussion
New plan incorporates blocks from Building 100 in design
Berry: Eureka Springs will split salary with other cities
Council members, residents defend positions on tax
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Big cats, big rescue
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge rescues 110 animals in Colorado By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge’s big cats have a few new companions. In partnership with Tigers in America, the refuge recently acquired 110 new animals after purchasing the property and equipment of an animal facility in Colorado. Miranda Smith, who works with the refuge, explained that the animals were donated to the refuge by the previous owners of the Colorado facility. Smith said the refuge has more than 70 new tigers, saying 27 of these big cats have already been moved to Eureka Springs. “There’s 100 big cats there. There’s 100 big cats here plus a variety of other animals, so we’re definitely taking care of 220 or more animals right now,” Smith said. The animals were promised lifetime sanctuary at the Colorado facility, Smith said, and they will receive that care through the refuge. She said 47 of the animals from the facility have been placed in other facilities, saying the refuge hopes to place all the remaining animals by late December. The refuge, she said, isn’t quite sure yet about what to do with the property in Colorado. “We’re not sure if we’re going to demolish it, place the animals and sell the land, or there could be the possibility in the future of opening a sanctuary with way less animals,” Smith said. She described the animals that have been moved to the refuge, including baby tigers and cougars. Three of the baby tigers, Smith said, have a bone deficiency disease that makes them require a little more attention than the other babies. “They can’t walk. It’ll make you cry to watch them try to crawl around,” Smith said. “These three babies can’t even use the bathroom on their own. Our staff is having to potty them and feed them.” The bone deficiency disease is common among tigers that have been inbred, Smith explained. To help the babies, she said, the refuge has been giving them the vitamins and minerals they need. She said the baby animals have taken over the refuge’s new vet hospital. “Our new vet hospital is a little daycare right now. That’s pretty exciting,” Smith said. “They’re so cute. Some of them are only a few months old.” One of her favorite things about the new animals, she said, is introducing them to enrichment. Smith said enrichment is when the animals are provided with some kind of toy they can tear into. The refuge plac-
Staff zoologist Meghan Lahm treats the new tigers to a little playtime.
es scents or herbs inside cardboard boxes, Smith said, and employees can watch as the big cats rip into the boxes. “It’s fun to watch them. It excites them,” Smith said. “It’s pretty cute whenever you see a fully grown male tiger get a box and play with it like a house cat would. It’s pretty silly but it entertains them.” Helping the new animals adjust to life at the refuge can be tough, Smith said, because many of them have problems that need to be addressed. Most of the animals lived on wood chips at the Colorado facility, she said, and have never stepped on grass. She recalled when some of the tigers were able to explore their habitat for the first time, saying one of these tigers was an entertainer in a magic show. “Most of his canine teeth were either broken off by the previous owner or filled down,” she said. “He needed major dental work.” Curator Emily McCormack said she enjoyed getting to see the tigers step on grass for the first time. It has taken a while for this to happen, McCormack said, be-
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cause the animals have various health needs to be met. “One of these guys was neutered last week. One of these white tigers has an abscessed tooth, and a lot of them have never touched grass,” McCormack said. “This is our mission. Part of the mission was to get everybody out into these big habitats.” She continued, “When a big rescue comes along, of course you want to do everything you can to save as many animals as you can and get them the care they need.” Founded in 1992, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization operating one of America’s largest big cat sanctuaries. The 450-acre refuge, located seven miles south of Eureka Springs, is America’s premier refuge for big cats and other endangered wildlife. Admission prices are $20 for adults, $15 for teenagers, $10 for children 12-under, seniors, and military. Children under 3 are free. To donate to the refuge, visit http://www.TurpentineCreek.org/colorado_project/. Additional information is available at http://www.TurpentineCreek.org.
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The Eureka Springs City Council continued its ongoing discussion of food trucks at a workshop Monday night. The council looked over a proposed ordinance allowing food trucks in the city, and alderwoman Mickey Schneider said she wasn’t happy with it. “This is the biggest pile of legal crap I have ever seen in my life. A year and a half ago … we came before you guys with a very simple … month-long molehill,” Schneider said. “Look at all the crap that’s come up.” Alderman James DeVito asked Schneider to restrain herself and Schneider said she wouldn’t. “No. It’s been a year and a half of this crap,” she said. When asked if she had any constructive criticism, Schneider pointed out a section of the proposed ordinance saying private property owners will apply for property permits and arrange independently for the food truck vendors of their choice to operate on their site until Dec. 31 of that year. “What happens if they have a falling out the week after they sign these agreements?” Schneider said. “The property owner can’t get rid of the food truck owner.” She continued, addressing Section 3 of the proposed ordinance. That section says food truck owners will follow all the rules pertaining to food establishments regulated by the Arkansas Department of Health and the City Advertising and Promotion Commission. “What the hell does the CAPC have to do with the health department?” Schneider asked. Mayor Butch Berry said that part of the proposed ordinance refers to paying taxes. “They have to pay their taxes, and they have to realize they have to pay their taxes. It’s a CAPC regulation that implies they’ve got to pay their food tax,” Berry said. “You can’t put tax and health in the same thing,” Schneider responded. “Sure you can,” Berry said. “It’s a regulatory agency.”
Schneider addressed Section 6 of the proposed ordinance, which says property owners will be entered into a once-a-year lottery to obtain property permits. Schneider said that section doesn’t say private property owners are required to host food trucks when they receive permits to do so. “So the one place we have downtown …they could actually go ahead, win the lottery and say, ‘Up yours, I’m not putting anybody there’ and we wouldn’t have food trucks,” she said. “They could go the whole damn year and not have anybody.” Alderman David Mitchell reminded the council that city officials helped create the proposed ordinance. “We had very qualified individuals who stepped up to the plate and worked this out. [They] held meetings with the workshop people and they came up with what’s in front of us,” Mitchell said. City clerk Ann Armstrong, who was on the food truck committee, said some changes were made after the committee created the first food truck ordinance. Berry said he and city attorney Tim Weaver worked on the ordinance after it was submitted. “There were still qualified people,” Mitchell said. “Qualified people worked on what’s in front of us, and it’s here before us to talk about.” Victor Smith, who owns a food truck in the city, said he didn’t mind the proposed ordinance. “I’m OK with a lot of this,” Smith said. “The things I’m not OK with is if I am a food truck owner and say Terry has a spot up town and Travis Holloway has a spot.” He continued, “Can I say, ‘Terry, I want to set up Tuesday nights at your place’ and ‘Travis, I want to set up at your place Friday nights?’ Can I set up at any of these locations as long as I have it worked out with the property owner?” Berry said he could, and DeVito asked how the council felt about decreasing the number of food trucks allowed in the proposed ordinance. DeVito said nobody has any way of knowing how many food trucks the proposed ordinance will bring to the city if it’s passed.
“When they find out food trucks are allowed, there will be food trucks coming from Berryville. There will easily be food trucks coming from Rogers,” DeVito said. “Why don’t we start off with a smaller number? We can always add to it, but you just upped the competition for everybody in town by 10 percent.” DeVito said the city could amend the proposed ordinance at a later date if more food trucks are needed. “Let’s start with a lower number and go from there. Increasing the population of food service providers in town by 10 percent overnight is a pretty large leap,” he said. Armstrong suggested removing the option for a food court. Section 5 of the proposed ordinance says a food truck court comprises up to four food truck vendors. “There are property owners that would like to have food trucks, but if it would kill the deal … to me, it would make more sense to kill the food court,” Armstrong said. DeVito said he thought that was a good idea. “I’ve got more food purveyors in my district than anybody sitting at this council table, and I know you all think I’m speaking for myself, but I’ve been in business for 30 years,” DeVito said. Mitchell said he agreed that the number of food trucks should be lower. “That’s a tremendous amount of new food purveyors in one hit,” Mitchell said. Smith said he understood why DeVito and Mitchell wanted to have a smaller number of food trucks in town. “I totally agree with what you’re saying. From the beginning of this, this is what I have said,” Smith said. “I don’t want to make it something that is huge. I love this town as much as you guys. I think the city is going to be better off … limiting the amount of food trucks in this town.” Mitchell said he wanted to work out the kinks in the proposed ordinance so it could come to the council table for a vote, and Berry said he would work on the changes.
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HDC approves revised site plan for Building 100 By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation can officially move forward on the demolition of Building 100. On Wednesday, Oct. 19, the Eureka Springs Historic District Commission approved the revised site plan for demolition. The commission denied the foundation’s request to revise the previously approved master site plan on Oct. 5, when foundation member Al Larson said the site plan had to be modified from the original plan. The original plan, Larson said, retained part of the building for an outdoor stage area. He said the new plan involves placing the stage at a different area and using blocks from Building 100 in the design. The request was denied, with the commission asking Larson to return with a drawing depicting the way the blocks will be used in the design. Larson presented the design Oct. 19, saying the foundation plans to retain 1,500 glass blocks to be used in the curve on the backdrop of a proposed bandshell. Chairwoman Dee Bright asked Larson if the foundation plans to keep extra blocks
and said she’d like to see the blocks after the building is torn down. Larson said that would be possible, and commissioner Melissa Greene said she’d vote for the revised plan if the foundation could save 2,000 blocks. She said she considers Building 100 an iconic part of Eureka Springs. “I’m not emotionally attached to it. I’m preservationally attached to it,” Greene said. “Once it comes down, it’s no longer a contributing building. If we leave a corner of it, it’s not contributing.” Keeping a part of the building, she said, was a compromise between the commission and the foundation. “It’s what we asked you to do as a go-between, and you have assured me it’s not feasibly possible to save that,” Greene said. “If you can guarantee you will save 2,000 blocks and we know where they are and they will be used, I can in good faith … vote for this.” Larson said the foundation would try to save 2,000 blocks but it might be difficult because proposals have already been sent out saying 1,500 blocks will be saved. The company that razes the building, he said, will be required to present
1,500 blocks before being paid. “Can we get 2,000? Maybe we can. I’m not in a position to say,” Larson said. Greene asked if the commission was going to approve the demolition or the design, and Bright said the commission approved the demolition on June 17, 2015. “They’ve been able to tear that building down for a year and a half and it hasn’t happened. Now, they’re here to make a change because of the glass blocks,” Bright said. Commissioner Virgil Fowler moved to approve the new site plan as long as the commission could have a site visit after the demolition to see the blocks, and the commission unanimously agreed to do so. Greene presented the history of the building, saying it was built when the city was economically depressed. “In a town that was economically depressed, it was kind of a coup to get something like that. It was a status thing,” Greene said. “Mid-century history is extremely important, and we don’t have a lot of it because of our economic status. It hurts to lose this building. It really does.” The commission also approved new
storm windows, screen doors and fencing at 4 Summit. Debbie Davis, who owns the property, said it’s time to make those renovations. “We are trying to get the outside buttoned up before the weather gets bad, so we’re focusing on things like storm doors and the fencing,” Davis said. The commission moved on to the consent agenda, approving a new sign at 55 Center. 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. In other business, 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 reroofing at 78 Wall, repainting at 11 Howell and re-painting at 263 Spring. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at City Hall.
Planning commission approves existing CUP for B&B at 28 Ridgeway By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The bed and breakfast at 28 Ridgeway will remain in operation under new owners. On Tuesday night, the Eureka Springs Planning Commission approved an existing conditional use permit for a fiveunit bed and breakfast at the site. Chris Fischer spoke in favor of the CUP application during a public hearing, saying he supports B&Bs in Eureka Springs. “I think B&Bs are one of our gems, one of our landmark configurations for businesses in our neighborhoods. I think it’s very important that we move forward
to renew these sort of CUPs for existing B&Bs,” Fischer said. “We should look to this sort of existing bed and breakfast facility as a stabilizing entity for a historic neighborhood.” The application received two letters of support and no one opposed it. Commissioner James Morris moved to approve the CUP, and the commission agreed to do so. Also at the meeting, the commission heard from Brian Wood about a new commercial construction at 28 South Main. Wood said the construction is planned to be a rear addition for a kitchen area. Morris asked if there will be any
problems with noise, and Wood said the business will not be open for dinner. Commissioner Melissa Greene expressed support for the proposal, saying the Eureka Springs Historic District Commission approved its design. The commission voted unanimously to approve the work. In other business, chairman Pat Lujan reported that the Eureka Springs City Council has requested a review of what the commission has done in 2016. City preservation officer Glenna Booth offered to look through the commission’s minutes over the past year to pick out the highlights to present to the council.
“You’re going to want to talk about how many conditional use permits you’ve granted,” Booth said. Morris said he wants to include the approval of the zoning map in the review. “That was a big one,” Morris said. Lujan added that the council has requested a report on what the commission is planning to do in 2017. “We’ve already started some of our plans, which I’d say are cleaning up some of the ordinances and the definitions,” Lujan said. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, at City Hall.
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Council agrees to pay portion of judge’s salary By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The city of Eureka Springs will do its part to support the new district judge for Carroll and Madison counties. On Monday night, the Eureka Springs City Council approved a resolution allowing the city to participate in a proportionate share agreement paying the district judge’s base salary. The resolution says the city will spend $8,378 for the salary in 2017. Mayor Butch Berry explained that Carroll County has a new district judge and will be splitting the judge’s base salary with nearby communities. “I have already met with the county judge for Carroll County [and] the mayors of Green Forest and Berryville,” Berry said. “They have all agreed to the settlement. This is something that needs to be done before the end of October.” Also at the meeting, planning commission chairman Pat Lujan presented the changes the commission is proposing for the definitions of a bed and breakfast and the 200-foot rule. Lujan said the commission worked hard on the definitions. “We did have … many workshops and lots of input from the public and others,” Lujan said. “We hope this will work out for you.” Lujan read the original definition of the 200-foot rule. That definition says no
request for a CUP shall be granted if the property upon which the use will be carried out is within 200 feet in any direction of the primary frontage streets of the property line where an existing conditional use or other legal non-conforming use offering the same or similar services is located. He read the new definition, saying no request for a CUP shall be granted if an existing CUP or legally non-conforming permit is within a 200-foot radius in any direction of the new application. “There’s two 200-foot rules, so we’ve combined them so there’s no more confusion,” Lujan said. Lujan moved on to the definition of a bed and breakfast, saying the new definition says a bed and breakfast is a dwelling or area containing one or more structures in which rooms are rented to guests and a breakfast is prepared daily. He said the entire service, including food and lodging, are to be included in one stated price, and the owner or manager of the B&B must remain on-site. He began to read information on the primary domicile, and city clerk Ann Armstrong stopped him. Armstrong said that part of the presentation wasn’t approved in the planning commission’s minutes. “These are the three things that were approved in the minutes you approved. I lifted that straight out of your minutes,” Armstrong said. “Then there was discus-
sion of the primary domicile. What you read and approved into the minutes is this. I took it out of your minutes and put it on a piece of paper.” Alderman David Mitchell said the planning commission spent quite a bit of time on the proposal and moved to table it until Lujan could come back with all the information. “Our idea was to get everything to you so you can make all the changes at once and we wouldn’t be coming back to you,” Lujan said. “If you want, we can table it to your next meeting.” The council agreed to do so, moving on to discuss the Arkansas Municipal League winter conference. Berry said the conference is coming up and would be useful for alderwoman Kristi Kendrick, who recently joined the council. “Usually in January is when they have meetings for new commissioners to come in. I’ve always allowed new commissioners to come in, even though we’re on a low budget,” Berry said. Alderman Bob Thomas, who placed the topic on the agenda for discussion, said he wasn’t comfortable with the council members being told whether they could travel to conferences. He remembered when he first joined the council two years ago, saying he was told to put in a request for the mayor’s approval to go to the conference. “That set me back a bit, because I don’t
work for the mayor. I don’t think council people work for the mayor,” Thomas said. “I don’t think our travel should have to be approved by the mayor. There’s a level playing field with everyone at this table.” He added, “We’re all on the same level of city government. What I’d like to do is have the council decide if they want to send someone to this meeting.” Alderwoman Mickey Schneider said she understood where Thomas was coming from but couldn’t completely support his view. “The mayor has to approve this, because this has to come out of his budget. That’s part of his budget,” Schneider said. “I don’t know if it would be appropriate for us as council people to approve, because it’s not coming out of our pocket.” Mitchell suggested that the council allocate a certain amount of money for travel in the 2017 budget. “I think [it] puts things back in the council person’s perspective of how much money they’ve got and what they can do educational wise. It takes the mayor out of it, but it’s budgeted,” Mitchell said. Kendrick said it would be better to address the topic when the council looks over the 2017 budget, and the council agreed to do so. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at City Hall.
Council approves resolution for trails grant By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Following lengthy discussion Monday night, the Eureka Springs City Council approved a resolution allowing the parks commission to apply for a trails grant. Parks commission chairman Bill Featherstone presented information about the grant, saying it will allow the commission to create an exercise trail at the Eureka Springs Community Center. The $35,000 grant has no matching funds, he said, and an application needs to be submitted by Friday, Oct. 28. Featherstone said the project will feature
a lighted exercise trail around the perimeter of the community center, with exercise stops, extended hours and a community information board. The community center has a 20-year lease for the old high school property, he said, and has been working with the Eureka Springs School Board to make the community center successful for years now. The community center can make improvements to the property, he said, with the approval of the school board. “We present to them tomorrow night on this very issue at their board meeting,” Feath-
erstone said. Alderwoman Kristi Kendrick said she represented the school board when the lease was being negotiated but no longer has a connection to the board. “I am well aware of what’s in the lease, so my concern with the grant … is that the terms of the grant provide that there be a lease on the property, which there is, but if there is a default in the lease and the lease ends, the city would be obligated to re-pay the grant in full,” Kendrick said. Featherstone explained that the grant requires the trail to be in operation for at least
15 years. If the trail is removed before then, he said, the grant money will need to be completely repaid. “To assess the risk here, we have to do something that’s contrary to my nature and that is we have to assume the community center is not going to succeed,” Featherstone said. “If that were to happen and if the property were still leased to the foundation, that doesn’t mean the trail … needs to be closed, but the school district could decide, ‘Hey, it’s not in our interest that the trail be there.’” Kendrick presented a way to ensure the See Council, page 30
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Berry says city budget is slowly improving By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
After declaring a freeze on non-essential expenditures earlier this year, Mayor Butch Berry has seen some improvement in the city’s budget. Berry discussed how the spending freeze has been working at the Eureka Springs City Council’s budget workshop Monday night, saying the city hasn’t brought in the revenue he hoped it would. “Our revenues aren’t quite what we were wanting for the year,” he said. Still, he said, the spending freeze has helped the city stay on top of things. “We’re actually a little bit ahead for a change,” Berry said. Alderwoman Kristi Kendrick asked about the firefighter pension fund. “Apparently, we have collected less than we’ve put out this year, which isn’t a problem because we have money in the bank account,” Kendrick said. If the city has that money, Kendrick
said, it might make sense to invest it somehow. Finance director Lonnie Clark said that wouldn’t be a very good idea, saying the money generates more revenue just by sitting in the pension fund. “It’s earmarked for that,” alderman Terry McClung said. Alderman Bob Thomas pointed to the money the city has spent on professional legal services. Thomas said the city budgeted $50,000 this year and said that fund has dropped to $9,500. “We moved that over to the courts, because Terry suggested it at the mid-year budget review,” Berry said. Thomas asked what the expense was, and McClung said it was for the prosecuting attorney. Berry addressed how city attorney Tim Weaver is paid, saying the city is looking at ways to save money on legal services. Berry suggested establishing a salary for Weaver instead of paying him hourly. “Some cities put a salary on that posi-
tion. It’s going to be X amount, so we’ll know exactly how much that is,” Berry said. As it stands, he said, the city spends an unpredictable amount of money on legal services. “We don’t know how much it is. It depends on how many ordinances we have to write and all that,” Berry said. “We’ve been trying to write our own to cut his fees down, because we’re running notoriously high and always have.” He continued, “So that’s something for the council to consider. We’d have to rework this, and I’m not sure legally how we’d do that. We may not be able to do that this year.” The city of Berryville, Berry said, pays its city attorney a salary. “We’ve been trying to figure this out for a long time,” Berry said. Alderman James DeVito asked how much the city pays Weaver to sit at the council’s meetings, and Berry said Weaver receives $150 per meeting. Berry said that totals $3,600 per year. “How many years did we function without an attorney at the table? For a number of years, we functioned without a city attorney at the table,” DeVito said. “Most of the decisions we make aren’t on the spot and can be submitted to the attorney as a question to get his opinion on it.” He continued, “I feel like there are times we don’t call on him during the en-
tire meeting. I feel there’s an effort to save some funds there. Most things we do, we could have his opinion to us by the next meeting.” City clerk Ann Armstrong asked DeVito if he remembered what it was like when the council met without the city attorney present. “How many snags were created with not being able to ask an attorney on the spot?” Armstrong said. “That’s what I’m saying,” DeVito responded. “We really aren’t making decisions that happen on the spot. Most of them take two or three readings over the course of six weeks. We’re not passing anything unless we’re reading it three times.” Berry remembered when he considered meeting without the city attorney but said the city doesn’t spend that much to have Weaver present at city council meetings. Alderman David Mitchell agreed. “I understand where James is coming from, but I don’t think that’s creating the amount of compensation to the attorney that I’d be willing to give that piece up,” Mitchell said. “Yeah, it’s a small part,” McClung agreed. Kendrick said she would be willing to look into alternative ways to pay Weaver. “I think it’s well worth exploring whether we want to pay him by the hour or have him full time,” Kendrick said.
Holiday Island Art Guild to meet Nov. 1
The Holiday Island Art Guild will host its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, in Room A of the Holiday Island Clubhouse. Larry Mansker will be the guest speaker. Mansker will talk about the business side of art and how to market and sell one’s art. He is the author of “Brush for Hire.” For more information, visit www. LarryMansker.com.
Gilewitz to perform at Eureka House Concerts on Sunday
Richard Gilewitz will perform as part of the Eureka House Concerts on Sunday, Oct. 30, at 17 Elk St. in Eureka Springs. There will be a meet and greet potluck at 5 p.m., and the music will start at 6 p.m. Eureka’s own Pearl Brick will open the concert. For more information, call 479-244-0123.
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City council, residents defend positions on proposed sales tax By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs City Council’s meeting Monday night began and ended with discussion of the proposed 1 percent sales tax. During citizen comments, several residents spoke critically of the proposed tax, revenue from which would go toward the city’s water and sewer infrastructure and the infrastructure of The Auditorium. Peg Adamson said she supported the tax but worried it won’t pass because of the 25 percent that will be allocated to The Auditorium. “The portion that’s for The Auditorium is getting really muddied,” Adamson said. She has received several questions from locals about the proposed tax, Adamson said, and whether or not she supports it. “I do in the way I understood it from the beginning … that a portion of the 1 percent would go to The Auditorium,” Adamson said. “Now, there’s other things coming into it, and if you want this thing to pass, eliminate the confusion.” She added, “Make sure that you get the word out about what this tax is actually going to support, because I’m confused and I know other people can be confused. I thank you for working on this.” Ken Foggo spoke against the proposed tax, recalling when the recession hit Eureka Springs in 2008. Local business owners struggled during the recession, Foggo said, but the city didn’t take too much of a hit. “The city revenues were not greatly affected. Sales tax receipts fell just $10,000 in the next two years and then greatly increased,” Foggo said. “Other revenues such as licenses…never decreased.” Foggo addressed the City Advertising and Promotion Commission’s involvement with The Auditorium, saying the CAPC was formed to support The Auditorium. “The CAPC tax was originally touted as a way to promote the city auditorium as a convention center, which is a promise that was never kept,” Foggo said. He pointed to the 10-year plan for
The Auditorium recently released by the CAPC. This plan involves building a parking facility downtown, Foggo said, and it’s a bad idea. “The idea of building a parking garage for an estimated $5 million is a ludicrous boondoggle,” he said. If the city’s water rates are raised to help maintain the water and sewer infrastructure, Foggo said, that would be a better deal than the proposed tax. “Would your rather have your water bill go up 25 percent or pay 20 percent of the 1 percent proposed tax? The water rates have already been raised, and the sewer rates will be also,” he said. “Almost 80 percent of this tax would be paid by our visitors. At the current level of collection, it would be over $1 million.” He continued, “You do the math and then you decide. I say not 1 percent more.” Betsy Rodier asked the council if anybody considered whether or not taxes will increase at a state or local level. “If the state raises the tax or if the tourism tax is raised … we could possibly end up with a 17 percent tax in the near future,” Rodier said. “Has anybody thought about that? That’s huge.” At the end of the meeting, five council members defended the proposed tax. Alderman Terry McClung acknowledged that the city has been neglectful of its infrastructure in the past but said the proposed tax is the best way to take care of those problems now. “The 1 percent sales tax is critical for the administration to address these issues, and over the next 10 years get the city of Eureka Springs on good footing for our future,” McClung said. “Maybe a lot of us won’t be here in the end, but the city will be and we want to leave it for those who follow us in the best shape it can be in. Hopefully they will be prepared to keep things in better shape than those before us have.” The same thing is true, McClung said, for The Auditorium. He said he loves The Auditorium, saying he has seen more shows than he can remember in the building. “The quarter cent that goes toward The
Auditorium can be the real dealmaker or breaker,” he said. The proposed tax, he added, won’t affect residents in a negative way. “If you spend $10,000 … that generates $100 of additional tax,” McClung said. “I know it sounds like a lot, but it’s really not.” Alderman James DeVito agreed. “It is an important tax for the future of the city,” he said. DeVito remembered the recession in 2008 and said his business did take a hit. During that time, he said, the city lost quite a few permanent residents. He said the city has continued to bring people to town, even after residents have left. “We try to support the thousands of people who come visit us every year. That’s who we are and that’s who we’ve always been,” DeVito said. If the proposed tax doesn’t pass, he said, water and sewer bills will increase by nearly 35 percent. “That’s not going to go away. That’s going to be on your bill every month from here on out,” DeVito said. “Raising your sewer bill won’t do anything for all these issues council has addressed that we would like to finally solve.” He pointed out how the proposed tax will help The Auditorium, saying the CAPC has already agreed to contribute $110,000 to help book shows at The Auditorium for the first three years the proposed tax is in effect. DeVito said he fully supports building a parking facility to accommodate visitors, since the proposed tax will allow the CAPC to re-allocate the money currently being spent on The Auditorium. “We can look to something that has been talked about in the city since 1972. We have a 950-seat auditorium with no parking,” he said. “We have a lot of businesses downtown that need more parking. I could tell you which days of the week the lots will be full, and they’re a considerable number.” DeVito added, “The CAPC spends good money to bring people to town to only have a less-than-perfect experience when they spend 20 or 30 minutes driv-
ing around looking for the ever-elusive parking spot and sometimes don’t find it. They leave angry vowing never to come back again.” Mayor Butch Berry emphasized that water and sewer rates will increase if the proposed tax doesn’t pass. Berry corrected DeVito, saying the rates will be raised 50 percent. “I guarantee you if we raise our rates on water … we will be hurting,” Berry said. If the proposed tax passes, he said, the city will dedicate a budget to revenue brought in by the proposed tax. “Everybody … the citizens, the council members … can see every month where the money’s going, where it’s coming in,” Berry said. “Future council members and future mayors won’t have a chance to misspend. When you stop and think about it, do we want our visitors to help pay for it or are we going to pay for it? Get out and vote.”
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Lujan resigns from planning commission By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
Eureka Springs Planning Commission chairman Pat Lujan resigned from the commission at the end of its regular meeting Tuesday night. Lujan said he was frustrated with the Eureka Springs City Council after being called to present new definitions for bed and breakfasts to the council. The planning commission has been working on the definitions since the council declared a six-month moratorium on CUPS for B&Bs June 27. Lujan explained what happened at the council meeting Monday night, saying his presentation was tabled to the next meeting. “We had created a form for our changes and I was reading off of that form. Apparently that wasn’t the format somebody
wanted used, and they changed it and I was never informed,” Lujan said. “So when I started reading it off, it was totally different from what the council had. It caused confusion, because it was changed from our format to another format.” He wasn’t hapLujan py with that decision, Lujan said. “I’m very upset about the way that happened and the way things were changed without me being given any information or told it was being changed,” he said. He was required to attend two city council meetings, Lujan said, to address the
definitions. He called this “a total waste of [his] time.” “I do this for free. I don’t get paid to do it. I have a lot of work I have to do, and it upsets me that my time is being wasted like that,” he said. “We had workshop after workshop, so we’ve put countless hours into this and for it to be tabled so quickly and yet for them to take an hour’s time to rewrite a thing for parks and not take any time to help us get our thing through upsets me.” He continued, “I find it to be a total waste of my time, and I feel like it’s just not worth the effort for me. I truly feel it wasn’t right the way all that happened.” Commissioner James Morris thanked Lujan for serving on the commission and said he understood Lujan’s frustration. “My time is important. I do a lot of outside volunteer work,” Morris said. “You
come here and they want to give us a job to do, and the job is done. It’s there. The records are there. It’s real tough when we work hard here and sometimes you feel like, ‘What am I doing?’ ” Lujan said that’s exactly how he felt about it. “I’m just tired of playing the games. I don’t have the time for it,” Lujan said. “I love Eureka Springs, but getting involved in the politics of Eureka Springs has caused me to look at Eureka Springs in a whole different way and I’d like to get back to loving Eureka Springs.” Vice chairwoman Melissa Greene will assume his position, Lujan said. “She will have to follow through with the rest. I do formally resign from the planning commission and have no intention of ever getting involved in the politics of Eureka again,” Lujan said.
School board leery of grant application By Scott Loftis CarrollCountyNews@cox-internet.com
The Eureka Springs School Board took no action Tuesday night on a resolution expressing support for the the city parks commission’s application for a $35,000 grant to create an exercise trail at the Eureka Springs Community Center. Parks commission chairman Bill Featherstone had sought the school board’s support for the grant application, because the school district owns the property where the trail would be located. The district would have to approve an easement for the trail. The property, the site of the former Eureka
Springs High School, is being leased to the Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation on a 20-year lease-purchase agreement. School board members expressed concerns about what might happen if the foundation were to opt out of the lease-purchase agreement. The grant requires the trail to be operation for at least 15 years; otherwise the entire $35,000 would have to be repaid to the state. The question of who would be responsible for repaying that money gave board members pause. “I support it in theory, but until I see it in writing, I can’t act on anything,” board president Chris McClung said.
The board approved a motion to take no action on the resolution. Also at Tuesday’s meeting, the board voted to award the bid for demolition of Building 100 at the old high school site to Rockin’ W Excavating of Berryville, which bid $78,680 for the project. The demolition of Building 100 is part of the district’s agreement with the community center foundation. The demolition has been approved by the city’s Historic District Commission. In other business, the board welcomed new members Joe Hill and Tina Johnson, who were attending their first meeting after being elected last month. The board voted
to re-elect McClung as president, Al Larson as vice president and Gayla Wolfinbarger as secretary and voted to hold regular meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. The board voted to authorize Wolfinbarger to sign checks on the district’s behalf, replacing former board member Candace Spaulding. After an executive session, the board voted to accept the resignation of paraprofessional Lexi Pyatt and approve the hiring of Cyndy Calbat as a paraprofessional. The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, at the administration building.
More than 1,000 cast ballots as early voting begins By Scott Loftis CarrollCountyNews@cox-internet.com
Early voting for the 2016 general election began Monday in Carroll County, and hundreds of voters cast their ballots. An employee with the Carroll County Clerk’s office in Berryville said that as of 4:50 p.m. Tuesday, a total of 1,082 people had turned out to vote. Early voting is be-
ing conducted in the county clerk’s offices at both Carroll County courthouses — the Eastern District Courthouse in Berryville and the Western District Courthouse in Eureka Springs. Election coordinator Sherry Cochrane said Monday afternoon that there had been no problems on the first day of early voting. “Everything is going great,” she said.
Paper ballots are available for early voting, although voters may choose to vote electronically. Only electronic voting will be available on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 8. Carroll County Clerk Jamie Correia said only a certain number of paper ballots were ordered for early voting. Once those are used, she said, paper ballots will no longer
be available. Early voting will continue through Monday, Nov. 7, at the Carroll County Eastern District Courthouse in Berryville and the Western District Courthouse in Eureka Springs. Office hours for early voting are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. On Monday, Nov. 7, the hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Report to the public Pruitt says school district is performing well By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
If you ask superintendent Bryan Pruitt, the Eureka Springs School District has had a pretty good year. Pruitt spoke during the school’s annual report to the public on Thursday, Oct. 20, saying he’s been pleased to see the way the district runs over the past year. The district had its yearly evaluation by the state department on Oct. 19, he said, and that went well. “We have a lot of great students here. I think there are some excellent opportunities for our kids to succeed at this school,” Pruitt said. Speaking on behalf of the high school, principal Kathryn Lavender said the school is offering five advanced placement courses as well as concurrent college courses such as algebra, speech and composition. She said the school has career pathways available to students in various subjects, including hospitality and tourism, health, science, law, public safety, technology, construction technology and engineering. The school’s engineering class, Lavender said, has given students a chance to compete on a state level. She said it would have cost the district $3,000 a year to have the class, crediting science teacher Katy Turnbaugh for making it affordable. Lavender explained that she and Turnbaugh created their own curriculum, sent it to the Arkansas Department of Education and had that approved. “So we don’t have to pay $3,000 a year, and we’re still offering the engineering course,” Lavender said. At the high school, she continued, distance learning classes are a big hit. She said students have many choices for electives because of distance learning classes, with 90 students enrolled in 23 different courses this year. “If they say, ‘I want to go into law enforcement,’ they can take it through distance learning,” Lavender said. “It ranges from anatomy to physiology, and this year for the
first time we have the essentials of computer programming that we’re offering on campus.” She explained that the school is offering a computer programming class through a partnership with the Arkansas School for Math, Science and the Arts. One of the district’s new teachers recently traveled to Hot Springs to learn from an instructor at the math and science school, Lavender said. She added that the high school is affiliated with Rotary Interact Club, National Honor Society, Skills USA and Future Business Leaders of America. Of last year’s graduating glass, Lavender said, 77 percent are in post-secondary education, 18 percent have joined the workforce and 5 percent are in the military. Middle school principal Cindy Holt said everything is going well at her building, too. Holt reminded the school board of math interventionist Maria Ellis, who spoke at a recent board meeting. “[Ellis] was here last month to present to the board a wide variety of interventions we are doing, so we have all those things going,” Holt said. The school will celebrate Red Ribbon Week soon, Holt said, and plans to have a fundraiser to support the Childhood Leukemia Foundation. Holt thanked those in the community who help the school out, saying she appreciates everyone who steps up for the students. “We’re always grateful to our community partners. Of course, we have local businesses who support us with our job shadowing and career orientation in the spring,” Holt said. “The Elks will be with us next week. It’s part of our drug awareness.” The school has several field trips, Holt continued, including trips to the Walton Arts Center, Crystal Bridges and the Museum of Native American History. This year’s big trip, she said, will be an overnight stay at the Ozark Natural Science Center. She said the seventh-graders will get to go on that trip in
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LOOKING BACK
Photo courtesy of the Eureka Springs Historical Museum
This is Crescent Grade, an area that runs from Spring Street to the Crescent Hotel. It is one of the many streets in Eureka Springs that has been given a special name by locals. This is because the original streets in the city were Native American and animal trails. Many of today’s streets have evolved from the trails. Locals call the long hill on Highway 23 that goes south from downtown “Planer Hill.” The name is derived from a very large plane used by a lumber company to make hardwood floors in sections. “Ellis Grade” is the street that runs from Harmon Park up to Prospect Street. “Pendergrass Corner,” which is the sharp corner on Spring Street that heads up to the post office, got its name from Pendergrass Drug Store. These are just a few of the streets locals call by other names.
May. “The center provides schools with outdoor science education. The learning opportunities are aligned with the next generation science standards,” Holt said. Treasurer Pam McGarrah presented the financial report, saying the district is in its third year of the bond refunding. McGarrah described some of the projects the district has spent money on this past year, such as the resurfacing of the track and the renovation of the elementary school playground. During 2016, McGarrah said, the school board also signed a lease with the Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation for the old high school site. “That is exciting. We repaired the roof last year, and this year we did the asbestos removal,” McGarrah said. “We will be looking at bids Tuesday for the demolition of Building 100.” Pruitt spoke about the special education
program. The district is designated to meet requirements for the state, he said, and meets all aspects of this when it comes to special education. “We have a special education supervisor. We have an occupational therapist who comes on campus three days a week and a physical therapist who comes two days a week,” Pruitt said. “We have a speech therapist who is here five days a week. I feel like we have great people in those positions..” He described projects coming up next year at the district, saying he’s excited about a greenhouse grant the district recently applied for. “We’re also looking at getting a new sign put up at the end of Greenwood Hollow Road. We’ve been talking about putting a big neon sign there,” he said. “We’re also looking at upgrading our security cameras. That’s another possible project for this year.”
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this wacky, wonderful family event. — MARK HUGHES
Voting transportation
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A reason to vote Democrat My comments are in response to last week’s letter “A Reason to Vote Republican.” Although the gentleman said he didn’t really like Donald Trump and might have found Trump’s sexist comments “offensive,” he is still going to vote for him because Trump is anti-choice. The letter writer seems full of rage, mental torment and hatred, all of which are harmful to one’s health and a peaceful world. Since the letter writer is so quick to dispense “eternal justice” and is so sure to judge Democrats as worse than “Stalin, Pol Pot and Hitler combined,” I feel the necessity to enlighten him about the necessity of legal abortions. I personally do not think anyone likes abortions. An abortion is a very painful decision a woman has to make about her own body with her doctor and her conscience. I have known several women who had to have abortions and the decisions were not made lightly or easily or without pain. I have also observed most folk who are anti-choice have some really weird ideas about sex and birth control: 1. They do not support sex education in schools, leaving young people with misconceptions about intercourse, responsibilities and birth control; 2. They are adamant that the only birth control to be made available to young people is abstaining from sexual activity, which obviously does not work; 3. These anti’s are anti-woman, or as a feminist once said, “If men could get pregnant, abortions would be a sacrament;” 4. They outlaw birth control information and prevention to young women; 5. They do not care if a woman has been raped or molested or a victim of incest; 6. They do not think about the family’s poverty (nor support programs for the poor)
or the embryo’s health problems that would cost exorbitant amounts of money the family does not have; 7. They basically believe the only sex that is “holy” is heterosexual sex that is not pleasurable, is only within marriage and is primarily for the man’s benefit in the “missionary position;” 8. They never speak out against or stop bombers of abortion clinics; And, finally, they would vote for a bigoted, racist, lying sexual predator who is a temperamental brat who has never worked for an honest dollar in his privileged life and who knows very little about sensible government! — TRELLA LAUGHLIN
Candy bank update
Dear Editor, Thank you for your coverage of the White Street Halloween candy bank. Through citizen generosity, we have collected more than 75 pounds of candy, with more coming in every day! I would like to clarify a few points. We are asking neighbors on the giveaway route to pick up their candy at Regalia at 16 White any time after 10 am. on Monday, Oct. 31. At this moment, we can give 15 households five pounds each, but they can call Regalia if they run out early during the giveaway and send someone to get more if we have plenty. Anyone wishing to donate to the candy bank can do so right up to Sunday evening, and we particularly welcome donations from the city event promotion entities who have been advertising this volunteer event on their websites, posters, and event calendars. Everyone should know the street will only be open to residents, lodging guests and Ermilio’s customers, so everyone else is advised to park on side streets and walk in. “Handsome Holiday Heroes” will set up a photo booth in the parking lot next to Oscar’s Cafe. We are looking forward to
The Eureka Springs for Hillary group is providing transportation to the Eureka Springs and Berryville polls starting with early voting on Oct. 24 each day through election day Nov. 8. For rides to early voting, call 479-244-5030. For election day assistance, call 479-253-6104. — MARK EASTBURN
In support of tax
We will be voting for a proposed 1 percent 10-year temporary tax to support infrastructure and operating demands for water/sewer and the Auditorium. I encourage everyone to support the much needed revenue this proposed tax will bring to our city. Without the tax, our water and sewer rates will increase by 35 percent and many of the much needed improvements will continue to be an ongoing problem for the city. If we were to try and raise the capital for the improvements we are hoping to make through our water and sewer rates alone, the rates would have to increase by 80 percent. If the tax does pass, we will avoid any increase in our water/sewer rates. Remember, an increase to our water and sewer rates will be on your water bill every month, permanently. The proposed 1 percent tax will last only 10 years. The advantage we have is that 85 percent of sales taxes would be paid by the visitors. City Council has been working to try
and address the issues facing the Water Department. Almost 40 percent of our water usage is unaccounted for. Last year Council dipped into reserves to purchase new water meters for the entire city. We are currently installing the new meters and are nearing completion of this project. We also conducted tests using our water storage facilities to find out if we are losing appreciable amounts of water while the town was at a minimum usage (around 3 a.m.). It will be a few months before we can determine how effective the new water meters are at accounting for water usage in the city. With the new tax, the Water Department would be able to construct much needed storage facilities to store chemicals used to treat the water. This one step would allow us to buy chemicals in bulk thereby saving as much as 75 percent of that cost. We would be able to buy leak detectors to find the leaks we now have. We would be able to buy cameras to snake through the pipes to see where any future breaks might occur. We would be able to buy a jetter to clear sewer lines versus renting one. We could set up our own lab to test the water, thereby saving the city $60,000 a year. The purchase of an electrical generator would allow the sewer plant to generate its own electricity during peak demand times when the cost of electricity is high, saving the city money in the long run. Together these changes will save us almost $150,000 a year. There are many needs the city has that See Forum, page 29
Citizen of the Week Heath Redding is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Redding takes pictures of trick or treaters and their families for free on White Street every Halloween. He will set up his photo booth on Monday, Oct. 31, on White Street, so be sure to stop by for a quick pic. To nominate someone for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor. Eureka@gmail.com.
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What do
think
Citizen Opinion by Cindy Worley
Would you like to see food trucks here in Eureka? Why?
Sherrill Couture
“Squirrel”
Dormalee Wood
“Crazy White Mexican”
No. There are plenty of restaurants.
“Shellean”
“Lee”
Yes. Ice cream trucks, not food trucks.
Phillip Swafford
Lynn Gunnels
No. I like to go in No. I like the view a restaurant and and to shop and sit sit down and enjoy down somewhere. my meal.
Rico Trejo
Shellean Trejo
“Gold Digger”
Yes. We can take a Absolutely, be- shot at it and see cause food trucks how many people provide different use them. cuisines that we don’t normally get to sample.
“Reverend”
Citizen Survey Would you like to see food trucks here in Eureka? Why? m Yes m No m I’m not sure Go to www.lovelycitizen.com and weigh in. Vote by 9 a.m. Wednesday
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From the EDITOR
Adventures in online shopping
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hen you’re feeling down, it’s always nice to have that one friend you can lean on. I’m lucky to have a few close friends, but I’ve found nothing can cheer me up the way online shopping can. Online shopping is a friend that is literally always there. It’s there in the morning, in the afternoon and at night after you’ve eaten way too much ice cream and figure you can’t feel much guiltier than you already do. So you pause “Little People, Big World,” open a new tab and connect to your favorite online store. Who are we kidding? You keep the show playing in the background. Once you start browsing on Amazon, the sky’s the limit. Maybe you do a little Christmas shopping...Nana could definitely use a new scarf, and it’s 50 percent off! Maybe you check out some snickerdoodle-scented wax candles in super cute ceramic containers shaped like apples. You might even get a pair of shoes that are a little too expensive just because you can, and also because ankle boots are always in season. You’re really just doing yourself a favor, if you think about it. You know Amazon is your best bet if you want to have a wide array of options, but that doesn’t mean you aren’t attracted to other online retailers. You can’t be confined to one online store for the rest of your life. You’re wild and free. You need to explore your options, and Zulilly is looking like a pretty good one. After all, it’s fall and Zulilly still has swimsuits on sale. Most other online clothing stores have stopped selling swimwear, but Zulilly hasn’t given up on it yet. Zulilly knows you’re going to Mexico on your honeymoon in February and that you still need an extra swimsuit, a swimsuit coverup and a couple hundred pairs of sandals. OK, Zulilly is getting boring. It’s time to go to TJMaxx.com. TJ Maxx is probably your favorite place to shop in person, but the online store will suffice for now. Today — and today only—- TJ Maxx is offering free shipping on any orders. You know this a steal. It usual-
ly costs $89 to get free shipping on TJMaxx.com. With free shipping on any order, you can browse the clearance section guilt-free. You place three pairs of mittens, a T-shirt, a candle holder, a gaudy holiday sweater and a pair of earrings in your online cart. It feels good to click “add to cart,” even though you already have way too many candle holders. You keep clicking and Samantha Jones adding. Eventually, your cart totals $250. You’ve seen most of what you want at TJMaxx.com, so you return to Amazon. Your mom has been itching to read a new trashy celebrity autobiography. You move the book to your cart and decide to ship it to yourself first, because you have to read it before sending it to your mom. What if it’s really bad? Would you want to send that to your dear mother? It’s up to you to make sure the book has enough juicy gossip in it, and you take that job very seriously. You move through the tabs, looking at all the online shopping carts you’ve amassed. There’s probably around $500 between all three online retailers. “Little People, Big World” ends, so you re-open that tab and start playing the next episode. Without thinking, you close every tab but that one. You feel a rush, like you just ran a marathon or caught a glass vase the moment before it hit the floor. Of course you aren’t going to spend $500 online on a Saturday night, but it sure feels good to pretend you are. ••• Samantha Jones is associate editor for Carroll County Newspapers. Her email address is Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
LAST WEEK’S QUESTION
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Highlanders fall short in final moments By Ty Loftis CCNSports@cox-internet.com
This year’s young Eureka Springs Highlander basketball will have a number of learning experiences. Their first such lesson came on Friday in a 55-54 loss at Haas Hall Academy. “The biggest part of the game was we didn’t rebound the ball very well,” Eureka Springs coach Brian Rambo said. “We gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game and 17 second-chance points. It’s hard to win when you can’t rebound the ball and you are giving up free points.” Even after giving up 17 second-chance points, the Highlanders still had a great opportunity to win the game in the final seconds. “We had a one-point lead with about 15 seconds to go in the game and we were in our press,” Rambo said. “Honestly, they got lucky. They had the ball on the sideline. We had a perfect trap and they threw over the top of it. Carter Drennon jumped up and tried to deflect and he missed it by a hair. Keeton (Lofgren) had to come over and help. A kid makes a one-handed catch and turns and throws it to the rim and their big guy turns around and throws it in with eight seconds left.” After the Highlanders worked the ball across halfcourt, Rambo called timeout and ran his favorite sideline inbounds play. “We get the ball to Garrett Cross and he has a layup at the buzzer and just missed
it,” Rambo said. “He had a great look. He got right to the rim and just missed a finger-roll. The buzzer went off and we lost. It was heartbreaking the way it happened, but if we rebound the ball it’s never that close.” Eureka Springs led 12-11 at the end of the first quarter. The Highlanders extended that lead to 24-21 at halftime. Rambo said the Mastiffs had a size advantage over Eureka Springs. Their tallest player was 6-4 and scored 21 points. The size advantage for Haas Hall was magnified with the absence of JM Gregg who stayed home to rest for the ACT. “We have no size when he isn’t in the game,” Rambo said. “We have Carter (Drennon) who is 6-2, 6-3, but he isn’t physically strong enough to do a lot. When you don’t have him in the game, we are really undersized.” Haas Hall narrowed the lead to 38-36 heading into the final quarter before making the comeback in the fourth quarter. Rambo knows his young team can learn from this tough loss. “As the season goes on and those guys get more and more game experience things like this will be very helpful for us,” Rambo said. Avery Walker finished with 14 points, while Cross and Lofgren each had 11. Brandon Ray had five rebounds. On Tuesday, Eureka Springs travels to Jasper. Tipoff is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
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Cemetery commission plans to use leftover funds for needed equipment By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
The Eureka Springs Cemetery Commission is hoping to make the most out of its funds from the city. Bob Thomas, secretary and treasurer, said the city of Eureka Springs has an account called “Cemetery Wages” for the purpose of paying the cemetery’s groundskeepers. After paying the groundskeepers at the end of this year, Thomas said, there will still be about $2,000 left in the account. He said he spoke to groundskeeper Pat Lujan about what the groundskeepers would most like to see done with that money. “Pat said he wants to rent a tractor and get the dirt to fill in all the sinking graves,” Thomas said. He said that renting the tractor for seven days would cost $615.40 and the topsoil would cost about $275. “What we’re going to do, if you guys approve it, is write a memo to the mayor asking him to transfer about $900 from the cemetery wages account to another category which would allow us to use the money on the tractor rental,” Thomas said. Commissioner Susan Tharp said she thought it would be good to use whatever funding is available since the city budget is tight. “If there is still a small balance left after that, do we want to use that for other needs as well?” she asked. Cemetery superintendent and commission chair Peg Adamson said that she knew the groundskeepers were in need of a leaf blower and a new chainsaw. She said she believed each would cost about $400. “I will talk with Pat about additional equipment and see what they’re thinking,” Adamson said. The commission voted to send a request to the city asking to relocate funds
from the Cemetery Wages account to an appropriate account for the tractor rental, dirt and prioritized equipment needed for the cemetery. Thomas said he would write the memo after getting the prices from Adamson and send an email to the commissioners for final approval of the wording. The commission also reviewed revisions to the Policies and Procedures listing the rules and regulations of the cemetery. Thomas, who has been working on the project, said that most of his changes were just rewrites to make the rules clearer. For rules regarding headstones, Thomas suggested revising the rule stating that headstones must not extend in width any closer than three inches to either side of the grave. “If we could change that to six inches and provide a six-inch setback on either side,” he said, “you’d have at least a foot between all of them.” “That would leave more breathing room,” Adamson said. “I like the idea of opening it up a little bit on either side.” Thomas also said he had added a line for signatures on the policies and procedures document so that customers can acknowledge that they have been informed of the rules and regulations. “That would be good because I’ve had several people who have complained that they didn’t know what the rules were after we’ve had to remove decorations,” Adamson said. Also at the meeting, Tharp updated the commission on the data entry project for the cemetery’s application to the national historic register. With so much data coming together, she said she can start figuring out the process of analyzing the information and accumulating it onto one page for the commission’s application. The cemetery commission’s next regular meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, in the Auditorium.
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REFORMATION ANNIVERSARY THOUGHTS
Part I: We Are All Beggars Before God By Reverend Myles R. Schultz
Characters assemble in the cemetery for a dress rehearsal.
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Voices from Eureka’s Silent City to have final performances Oct. 28-29
The last performances of the “Voices from Eureka’s Silent City” living history tours will take place this Friday, Oct. 28, and Saturday, Oct. 29, at the city cemetery on Highway 62 East in Eureka Springs The tours begin at 5:30 p.m. and every 20 minutes after, with the last one at 8:30 p.m. The tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Not only will you hear the interesting stories of former residents of Eureka Springs, now residents of the Silent City, but you will also hear interesting tales about our historic cemetery.
Tickets may be obtained in advance at the Eureka Springs Historical Museum, Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce and all Cornerstone Bank locations, or may be purchased on-site at the tour. Free parking and shuttle service will be available at the former Victoria Inn on Highway 62 East. There is no parking at the cemetery. This event is a major fundraiser for the Eureka Springs Historical Museum. For further information, email info@ eurekaspringshistoricalmuseum.org or call 479-253-9417
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The coming year, 2017, will be celebrated as the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. With its arrival we will be reading and hearing a copious amount concerning that earth-shattering event typically associated with October 31, 1517. You’re already doing the math in your head and thinking “That’s a long time ago. Why would I be interested in anything that happened 500 years ago?” Yet, that’s how history becomes history. And so it goes that next year, 2017 will be celebrated as the 500th anniversary of this historic event. Do the math; 2017 minus 1517 equals 500! Simple as that! It’s true, you can ask anyone, October 31, 2017 will be recognized around the world as the 500th anniversary of the day the son of a miner turned law student turned monk turned priest turned university professor turned an accused heretic is said to have nailed a sheet of paper to the door of a church in Wittenberg, Germany. “So what,” you say. I know, it doesn’t sound like a big deal, but rest assured it was a very big deal. Written in Latin upon the sheet of paper were 95 theses, or 95 arguments, challenges, proposed by this coal miner’s son, law student, turned monk then priest then accused heretic, to be debated by heads of church and state. You may read the full article at: gracelutheranhi.org under the heading “Reformation”. Or you may call Grace Lutheran Church 479-253-9040 and a copy will be mailed to you. Coming in November: Article #2 in Our Ongoing Series. Article Sponsored By:
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Mad Hatter Ball
Photos by Tavi Ellis
The Eureka Springs School of the Arts held its 14th annual Mad Hatter Ball on Friday, Oct. 21, at the historic Crescent Hotel.
From left to right are Tommie Zwernemann, Mary Jo Heaton, Mary Andersen, Sally Gorrell, LeRoy Gorrell, Barb Hermes, Diane Goodwin and Patti Rowland.
The prize for best group goes to the Brain Stormers.
ESSA’s Becky Newhart and Maureen Stanton-Alex- Sam Dudley plays Master of Ceremonies for the evening. ander enjoy the fruits of their labor.
Lilah Stiger and Damon Henke are out of this world.
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Melonlight Dance Studio has hosted performances of ‘Anna: A Haunting Theatrical Experience’ all month. There are three shows per night, with shows scheduled for Friday, Oct. 28; Sunday, Oct. 30; and Monday, Oct. 31.
Gasps of shock and amazement rise from the crowd as the stage lights flash and Trinity T.J. Strecker becomes visible.
‘Anna’ cast members include Raymond Ulibarri, Trinity T.J. Strecker, Jerry Watson, Emma Anne, Maggie Mae, Ethan Robison, Caia Claire and Jeff Danos.
No tale of horror is complete without a bit of scandal.
Will the doctor get a taste of his own medicine?
Melonlight owners Raymond Ulibarri and Emma Anne play the lead characters in ‘Anna.’
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Book release party slated for Nov. 4
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Zeek Taylor will sign copies of his book “Out of the Delta” from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at Caribe Restaurant at 309 W. Van Buren in Eureka Springs. The event will include a reading, finger foods and a cash bar. The book is a compilation of Throwback Thursday stories that were originally written for Facebook. The short stories explore Taylor’s life journeys through the mid-South, including stops in a Delta cotton patch, Beale Street in Memphis and a final stop in Eureka Springs.
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The Carroll and Madison Public Library System is one of the first public library partners of the Arkansas Discovery Network. The Arkansas Discovery Network traditionally partners with museums throughout the state to bring hands-on, interactive museum experiences to schoolchildren and families who might not have the experience otherwise. The network is now partnering with public libraries to bring the experience to even more citizens in rural areas. Through the partnership, libraries in Berryville, Green Forest, Huntsville, Kingston and St. Paul will be offering programs to children focusing on science,
technology, engineering and math. During the programs, kids will tinker with circuits, 3D printing, Makey Makey kits and robots. In May 2017, the library system will host a mobile museum called “The Race for Planet X.” On Planet X, kids will be transported to the future where humankind is living and working in space. They will work with nine interactive exhibits to explore the new planet with the help of computers, aerodynamic testing and laser beams. The partnership has been funding partially by the Carroll and Madison Public Library Foundation. To donate to the project, visit www.CMLibraryfoundation.com.
Senior Center Menu The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is located at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville. Lunch is served weekdays at noon. Monday, Oct. 31 Barbecue pork sandwich, pinto beans, coleslaw, whole wheat bun and jello with fruit Tuesday, Nov. 1 Chicken spaghetti, squash medley, garden salad, garlic bread and escalloped apples
Wednesday, Nov. 2 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, herbed green beans, frosted angel food cake and dinner roll Thursday, Nov. 3 Crunchy fish, potato wedges, coleslaw, whole wheat bread, tartar sauce and seasonal fresh fruit Friday, Nov. 4 Smothered pork chop, corn O’Brien, broccoli cauliflower medley, banana pudding with wafers and dinner roll
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Eureka Springs High School senior Justin Ermert, right, is the Eureka Springs Rotary Club’s student of the month for September. Ermert is a Renaissance bronze card holder and has a 3.36 grade point average. He enjoys Boy Scouts and has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He has attended Arkansas Boys State and National Youth Leadership Training. In addition to Boy Scouts, he enjoys video games. He is interested in joining the military. He is pictured with Rotarian Joanie Kratzer.
Monday, Oct. 31 Breakfast: Dutch waffle with peanut butter and honey, applesauce, juice and milk Lunch: Cheeseburger, dill pickle chips, shredded iceberg lettuce, tomato slices, pineapple tidbits, lemon blast Raisels, golden raisins, juice and milk Tuesday, Nov. 1 Breakfast: Homemade chocolate chip muffin and mozzarella string cheese, strawberry cup, juice and milk Lunch: Chili cheese fries with dutch waffle, cucumber and tomato salad, Texas chili beans, applesauce, juice and milk Wednesday, Nov. 2 Breakfast: Pancakes and syrup, manda-
rin oranges, juice and milk Lunch: Chicken rings and roll, mashed potatoes, corn, strawberry cup, juice and milk Thursday, Nov. 3 Breakfast: Chicken tenders with biscuit and honey, strawberry cup, juice and milk Lunch: Beef tacos with homemade cinnamon roll, mild salsa, shredded iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, fruit, watermelon raisels, golden raisins, juice and milk Friday, Nov. 4 Breakfast: Mini pancakes, fruit, juice and milk Lunch: Mozzarella cheese sticks with marinara, salad, diced peaches, juice and milk
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EHC Country Chicks unwrap plans for Christmas Gifts Galore By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
Photo by Russell Cothren/Edible Ozarkansas
KJ Zumwalt, left, is pictured with Christy Davis.
Benefit for Christy Davis scheduled for Nov. 6 A benefit for Christy Davis will be held from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at The Cookery at Caribe on Highway 62 in Eureka Springs. The doors open at 3 p.m., and the live auction will start at 5 p.m. It will cost $10 at the door, and there will be a cash bar. The benefit will help Davis pay for added expense and incidentals beyond what her insurance is covering. A GoFundMe account has been set up for those wanting to donate, whether or not they can attend the benefit. KJ Zumwalt said she hopes people come out to support Davis. “I can hardly begin to tell Christy’s story. She is pretty legendary when it comes to giving herself, as many folks in Eureka Springs know already,” Zumwalt said. “She is more than our sister or friend. She
is true, honorable family in the biggest way.” If the benefit goes well, Zumwalt said it will help Davis in her fight with cancer. “We want to help take the pressure off Christy’s shoulders. The goal is to take the financial burden of the next months off of her so she may continue to deal with her cancer in the best way possible for her,” Zumwalt said. Donations for the live and silent auctions can be dropped off every day from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. at Chelsea’s Corner Cafe, Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Cookery and Thursday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Caribe. Donations of appetizers and desserts can be dropped off at The Cookery at Caribe on Sunday, Nov. 6 before and during the benefit.
The Carroll County Country Chicks Extension Homemakers Club (EHC) is making a list for their second annual Christmas Gifts Galore event. The event will take place from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Carroll County Fairgrounds in Berryville. Lisa Coatney, president of the EHC Country Chicks, said the event is designed to make Christmas shopping a fun and local experience for Carroll County residents. She said the club came up with the idea for the event last year as a way to raise money to help people in the community. Christmas Gifts Galore, she said, offers local businesses and small vendors a chance to bring in crowds for Christmas before the big holiday shopping rush. “We have handmade items, homemade items, repurposed items, new items and more at the event,” Coatney said. “We even have a wonderful artist, Jessica Mahan, who does paintings of animals and all kids of stuff.” The deadline for vendors to register for the Christmas Gifts Galore event is 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, she said. While the event was held only in the exhibit hall of the fairgrounds last year, Coatney said they will be expanding into the arena this year. Vendors can either pay $25 for an exhibit hall booth or $20 for an arena booth. The price covers both days. “We will also be accepting donations,” Coatney said. “We are accepting food donations, pet food, coats, hats, scarves, gloves and monetary donations of course. We will set up a donation jar for the Good Shepherd Humane Society and are talking about
setting up a separate jar for the ‘Cup of Love’ soup giveaway.” She said Christmas Gifts Galore will also feature a gift raffle during the event. Each vendor will supply a gift for the drawing, she said, and they will be raffled off throughout the evening. “Last year, we had about 80 vendors, so we were giving something away about every 15 minutes,” Coatney said. The shopping, gift raffle and food vendors provide a little something for everyone, she said. “You can definitely make a day out of it,” Coatney said. “It was very fun last year.” The EHC Country Chicks will use the money raised for community service projects, she said. Last year for example, Coatney said most of the money went toward providing a dinner for people involved in drug court. “We participated together with them. We cooked, ate and played games,” she said. “We actually packed up a repeat of the meal we prepared for them to send home with them so they could have it with their own families. It was very fun, and they really appreciated it.” Coatney said the EHC Country Chicks hope to repeat the dinner and help anybody that reaches out to them. “We’re focused on earnestly helping the community. That’s another way to define EHC for us,” she said. Coatney said there is space for 80 booths inside the exhibit hall and additional space in the arena. She said interested vendors need to register by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at the Carroll County Extension Office. To register or for more information call 870-423-2958 or email SWhitely@ uaex.edu.
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rom time to time, doing a cleanup of all the health odds and ends is a good Jim Fain thing to do. By the end of reading this, you’ll have a handle on diets, weight loss, safety of aspirin and NSAIDs. Finishing with a short list of my favorite supplements can give you a starting place to do good things for yourself and family. Weight loss is one of the first and best things you can do to improve your health. It is also one of the most difficult. Many supplements are touted as “miracles” and they are not. Strange Hollywood diets catch attention but don’t add continued weight loss… just temporary. What to do? The South Beach and Mediterranean food plans have withstood the test of time. They are very similar to each other and are healthful ways of choosing, cooking and eating food. As for supplements, Garcinia cambogia is helpful for most anyone. Try combining one of the food plans and Garcinia along with being sure to stay more active than you had been. If I had to use something to reduce chronic pain (inflammation), and I do, then I would start with turmeric (1200mg in the am and 1200 mg at bedtime). I’d also add 3000mg/day of fish oil (yielding about 500mg DHA/day). If I were still in pain, then I’d be adding MSM from 3000mg - 6000mg/ day. These are my personal and professional favorites as they have no side effects except for improved health such as possible reduction of cancer, reduction of hardening of the arteries, improved hair and nails along with considerable pain reduction. The turmeric and MSM start to work right away, the fish oil kicks in over time and dosages of all can be raised if needed. There are many other naturals to choose from, too. Here are a few supplements that I have used to keep myself healthy and side-effect free. Your doctor may or may not know about these and likely won’t suggest them but support the use if you bring it up as a trial. The supplements are probiotics, magnesium, AdvaCal calcium and d-Mannose. I use or have used all of these, personally. Probiotics at low dose, one capsule each day, keeps digestion in line as well as supporting immune system health. I’ve read scientific literature See Fain, page 29
ARIES: Time may not be on your side, but it’s definitely straddling the fence. Hang on for a few more days, because there’s a bull in the pasture, and Time is wearing red underwear. It will be knocked over to you soon. TAURUS: Why wait to make your dreams come true? All you need are a dozen tiny corsets, your Mom’s Beanie Babies collection and an open-minded photographer who likes to get paid in beer. GEMINI: You won’t know that Karma has released the Kraken until a tentacle slaps you down at work. Time to break out that electric eel thong so you can save your butt and shock your co-workers. CANCER: Just because you have an endless supply of love doesn’t mean you should be handing out free samples to everyone. Keep the list short, so you have fewer people to notify in case of a recall. LEO: Throwing a wrench into a situation sounds good until you realize there’s already a pair of pliers, a hammer and four tiny screwdrivers in there. Turn the plan upside down and shake it, because you could use the tools. VIRGO: The only reason Opportunity knocks is because it doesn’t know you very well. Leave the door open and stretch out naked on the couch while you watch ‘The Walking Dead.’ It will either run away screaming or walk past and look in the fridge. LIBRA: Some think you’re a quiet soul. They don’t realize when you’re looking thoughtful, you’re actually listening to the voices in your head tell a joke about a ferret, a horse and a politician. One day your crazy laugh will give you away. SCORPIO: You couldn’t argue your way out of a paper bag, but you do stand a chance with a plastic one. Those bags have absolutely no debate skills, especially when it comes to serious matters like which Kardashian is best. SAGITTARIUS: In every life a lit-
tle rain must fall. Just make sure it’s outside in the garden and not in the living room. Did you remember to turn off the water in the tub? CAPRICORN: Finders keepers, losers weepers, but the true winner is the person who can whip up replicas of that treasure and sell it on Etsy for a pretty penny. Creativity pays off. AQUARIUS: You throw yourself into a new cause on Thursday. The
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Kickstarter will go crazy, because apparently chihuahuas really do need tiny superhero costumes with capes. Enjoy those millions. PISCES: Sure, a step might be the wrong one, but it’s better than being stuck in the mud all the time. You’re not even sure where your shoes are at this point. Pick a direction and trudge forward, but don’t leave muddy prints on someone’s carpet.
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IPFD to host 4th annual Chili Cook-off and Cornbread Contest Nov. 5
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The Christ of the Ozarks statue is being restored by the Great Passion Play.
Passion Play to celebrate 50th anniversary Oct. 29 The Great Passion Play will have its 50th anniversary celebration at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. The hour-long event will take place at the scenic overlook at the foot of the Christ of the Ozarks, and the Passion Play will conclude its 2016 season later that night with a performance at 7:30 p.m. Kent Butler, spokesman for the Passion Play, said he’s excited about the anniversary. “The Christ of the Ozarks turns 50 this year — 17 years longer than Jesus walked the earth,” Butler said. “We are in the final process of the restoration effort for the memorial status — kind of a facelift if you will — in celebration of 50 years.” Randall Christy, president and CEO of the Passion Play, said the restoration pro-
cess has been slow going. “The restoration has been a slow and tedious process. The statue had several blemishes that amounted to deteriorated concrete, which needed to be removed, ground out, refilled with concrete, textured and painted,” Christy said. He said he hopes to see a big crowd at the anniversary celebration. “We want everyone to come and celebrate the Christ with us. We don’t worship the statue, but it is a great reminder of how big God is,” Christy said. He added that the Passion Play will be honoring all police, firefighters, EMTs, first responders and military members with free tickets to Saturday’s show, as well as free tickets for their immediate family.
Inspiration Point Fire Department Auxiliary will be hosting its 4th Annual Chili Cook-off and Cornbread Contest on Saturday, Nov. 5. Judging will begin at 5 p.m., with serving at 6 p.m. The cook-off will be held at IPFD Station 1 at 31 Ozark Automotive Road, about six miles west of Eureka Springs on Highway 62. You will have a choice of chili, spicy or not, and cornbread, iced tea and dessert for $8. Entries are open only to Inspiration Point District residents. If you live in the district and are interested in entering, contact Kathy Cottrell at cottrellsk@yahoo.com and act fast! Only the first 15 pots of chili and 15 cornbreads will be accepted for judging. A silent auction with donations and gift certificates from local merchants as well as district residents will be available for bids. The Auxiliary will also have their new cookbook for sale, with recipes contributed by residents in the district. The cookbook features original cover artwork by local artist, Robert R. Norman, who is also an active member of the department,
serving as a medical responder and a firefighter with the rank of captain. In addition to recipes provided by current area residents, the cookbook will also have “vintage” recipes taken from the first IPFD Auxiliary cookbook, offered for sale back in 1986, just a few years after the department was originally formed. The price of the cookbook will be $15. All proceeds from the cook-off and the cookbook sales will be used by the auxiliary to support the fire department, providing needed equipment as necessary and rehab support at the scene of an accident or fire. The auxiliary was formed in 2015 with the purpose of raising funds to benefit the Inspiration Point Rural Fire Protection District. The auxiliary also provides rehab for firefighters and medical personnel as needed while on a medical, fire or accident scene. In fundraising, they host the annual Firehouse Barbecue in May, Chili Cook-off in November, a spring bake sale and this year’s addition of a new cookbook sale.
Parkinson’s support group to meet Nov. 2
A support group for those with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers will meet for the first time at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the ECHO Community Room. The group will meet on the first Wednesday of every month. For more information, email sarahg@arkansas.net or call 479-981-1587.
Faith Bible Church to host seminar on loss
Faith Bible Church at 3 Parkcliff Drive in Holiday Island will have Surviving the Holidays, a one-time seminar for those who have lost a loved one, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. The seminar will give helpful tips for getting through the holidays and finding hope for the future. For more information, call 479-253-8925 or 479-363-6636. You can also email lardellen@gmail.com or visit www.FaithBibleNWA.com.
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HI’s Bobcat Trail to receive federal funding By David Frank Dempsey Carroll County News
HOLIDAY ISLAND—The Arkansas State Highway Commission has made public a decision to fund the building of the planned Bobcat Hiking Trail in Holiday Island. A letter from Arkansas Highways and Transportation Department Director Scott E. Bennett to Holiday Island Suburban Improvement District Manager Lawrence Blood states that the project is approved for $24,000 in federal funding. The Bobcat Hiking Trail is to be an approximately three-mile-long loop around the 18 Hole Golf Course. The funding is part of the Recreational Trails Program that will distribute $1,373,000 among 15 trail projects in the state this year. The grants are 80 percent federally funded with the remaining 20 percent from a local match. Part of the local match may be in the form of labor by volunteers from the Holiday Island Hikers. A kick-off meeting is scheduled for Nov. 3 at the AHTD Central Office in Little Rock and a leader/representative of the trail project is required to attend. Blood and commissioner Dan Kees
made the announcement at the HISID Commission meeting at the District Office on Monday, Oct. 17. In other business it was announced that the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality has determined that Holiday Island is eligible for trust fund reimbursements for a major part of the cleanup costs for an approximately 300-gallon fuel spill at the Holiday Island Marina on Aug. 27. Costs for the cleanup are approaching $30,000. The ADEQ statement stipulated that HISID itself must spend at least $7,500 in “reasonable, allowable and necessary corrective action costs.” After the regular meeting the commissioners held a preliminary budget work session on prioritizing capital improvements. Another budget work session was scheduled following the regular 9 a.m. meeting on Monday, Oct. 24. A finished budget is expected in November, according to Blood. A nomination meeting was held to select candidates for the two HISID Board of Commissioners positions currently held by Linda Graves and David Makidon. The candidates are Graves, Makidon, Joe Lawrence and Pam Nitch.
Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down to perform final show of 2016 season The Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down will have its final show of the 2016 season on Saturday, Nov. 5. For more information on the show, visit www.TheOzarkMountainHoedown.com.
Community Thanksgiving service scheduled for Nov. 17 The Western Carroll County Ministerial Association will host its annual community Thanksgiving service at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at Valley View Baptist Church on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs. A time of fellowship will follow the service. The offering collected at the service makes up the entire annual budget of the association.
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Scouts on the rise
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The Eureka Springs Boy Scout Troop 67 of Eureka Springs recently spent the weekend on the Buffalo River rock climbing and rappelling. Depending on their skill and comfort level, the boys could choose from a 35-foot tower up to a 260foot rappel off Gar Hole and anything in between. Cole Price, right, is pictured going over the edge of Ranger Bluff, a 45-foot free fall. Climbing instructor Andy Bieschke, left, is helping Price.
Eureka Springs High School Renaissance Students
The Renaissance Program at the Eureka Springs High School rewards students for their academic performance with community partnerships. There are three types of cards in the program: the gold card, which requires a 4.0 GPA; the silver card, which requires a 3.5-3.99 GPA with no grade lower than a B and the bronze card, which requires a 3.03.49 GPA with no grade lower than B. There are 55 Renaissance cardholders for the fall semester. The gold cardholders are Rachel Adams, Sara Bloch, Azziah Brothers, Garrett Cross, Clover Danos, Madison Eastburn, Kaydren Eckman, Aurora Fields, Brittney Halper, Jordon Henley, Alex Joy, Carolyn Loudermilk, Faith Martin, Emma Rorick, Natalie Royal, Arianna Lietzen and Sarah Vaughan. The silver cardholders are Dalton
Arnold, Callista Audet, Gabi Bloch, Slade Clark, Novaleigh Cline, Rebekah Copen haver, Alison Follmer, Colton Jecker, Heidi Kirk, Simon Larson, Ashlynn Lockhart, Isaiah McCurry, Sandra Nash, Zach Nelson, Madelyn Nichols, Brandon Ray, Chris Segura, Paola Tapia, Ana Tapia, Keara Taul and Linzy Wolfinbarger. The bronze cardholders are David Birchfield, Derek Doyle, Cater Drennon, Shiloh Gilmore, JM Gregg, Kendall Hull, Alexis Jayroe, Makenzie Matthews, Mackenzie Pipkins and Cole Rains. The cardholders receive many business benefits, from local discounts to restaurants, shops and stores to free items. They also get a reward day. This semester, the students will celebrate at Fast Lane.
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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. 27: Costume Contest
The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center will have a costume contest and live music at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at 202 W. Madison Ave in Berryville. For more information call 870-423-2356.
Oct. 28: Conservation District Nut Sale
The Carroll County Conservation District (CCCD) is having its annual nut sale, and orders are due by Friday, Oct. 28. The proceeds will go towards teaching area youth about conservation. Order forms are available at the CCCD office at 909 Freeman Switch Road #C in Berryville. For more information or to place an order call 870-423-2638 ext. 101.
Oct. 28: DocFest Film Showing
The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library will screen the HBO documentary “Private Violence” at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, in the Library Annex Friends Room. The film explores domestic violence through the eyes of two survivors.
Oct. 29: Trick or Treat for Food
The Carroll County 4-H Teen Leadership Club will hold its sixth annual Trick or Treat for Food from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 29. Residents may place food items on their porches, and the 4-H members will gather the items. All donations will go to Loaves and Fishes or the county food bank.
Oct. 29: Christ of the Ozarks 50th Anniversary
The Great Passion Play is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Christ of the Ozarks at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the foot of the statue.
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.
Oct. 30: Trunk or Treat
Eureka Springs First United Methodist Church will host its annual Trunk or Treat from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30. There will be lots of trunks with treats and free hot dogs, popcorn, hot chocolate and cider. All children are welcome.
Oct. 31: Metafizzies Meeting
The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) will have a group discussion on spiritual topics at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. All are welcome.
Nov. 2: Exploring Arkansas
The PBS channel will be airing an episode of “Exploring American” featuring the Harris Art Garden and Gallery in Eureka Springs at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2. It will also be available on AETN.org and YouTube under “exploring Arkansas.”
Nov. 2: Pesticide Collection
Carroll County will hold a free pesticide collection event on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Carroll County Waste Management at 1107 Industrial Drive. To pre-register or for more information call the Carroll County Farm Bureau office at 870-4233800/ Any identifying information will be removed from the registration form to provide anonymity. Contact the county agent at 870-423-2958 for information on safely transporting the chemicals to the event location.
Nov. 3-5: Holiday Island Guild
The Holiday Island Guild will present its production of “Virtue Is Its Own Reward,” a musical melodrama of the 1890s, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, through Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Ballroom of the Holiday Island Clubhouse. Dinner Theater will be on Thursday, Nov. 3, with limited seating. For tickets call Bill at 479-981-2638 or Sue at 479253-5158. Tickets are also available at Cornerstone Bank in Holiday Island.
Nov. 4 and 11: DocFest Film Screening
The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library will screen “No Direction Home” in two parts at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4, and Friday, Nov. 7, in the Library Annex Friends Room.
Nov. 5: Ham Radio Class
The Little Switzerland Amateur Radio Club will sponsor an FCC Ham Radio technician class from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, at Mercy Hospital, 214 Carter St. in Berryville. Tests for technician, general and extra class licenses will be given at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. The tests are $15 each. For class reservations or more information contact Drew Wood at DWood@EurekaSpringsHospital.com or Terry Dean at TerryJDean@Cox.Net or at 870-350-0385.
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, 31 Ozark Automotive Road 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.
Nov. 5: ‘Celebrating Women’ Dance
A “Celebrating Women” Dance will be held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Caribe’s at 309 W Van Buren in Eureka Springs. Jori Costello of the Fayetteville band Big Bad Gina will be the DJ. Snacks and drinks will be available.
Nov. 6: Benefit for Christy Davis
A benefit for Christy Davis to help with finances while she deals with her cancer will be held from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Cookery at Caribe on U.S. Highway 62 West in Eureka Springs. The silent auction begins at 3 p.m., and the live auction begins at 5 p.m. Admission is $10 per person, and there will be a cash bar. Donations for the auctions can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day at Chelsea’s, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays at the Cookery and from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays at Caribe. Donations of appetizers and desserts can be dropped off at the Cookery at Caribe before and during the benefit on Sunday, Nov. 6.
Nov. 10: Mass Flu Clinic
The Carroll County Health Unit will hold the mass flu clinic from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at 402 Hailey Road in Berryville.
Nov. 10: Pesticide Applicator Training
A pesticide applicator training call will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at Cornerstone Bank in Berryville. There is a $10 fee for the class.
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CALENDAR of events Nov. 11: Veterans Day Parade
The eighth annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, in Eureka Springs. All veterans and their families are invited to participate in the parade. The American Legion will perform a ceremony after the parade to honor all veterans. A meet and greet will follow. For a complete schedule of events, visit the Eureka Springs Veterans Day page on Facebook or call 580-399-5887.
Nov. 12: Winter White Elephant Sale
The Holiday Island Fire Department Auxiliary will hold its Winter White Elephant Sale and Bake Sale from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Holiday Island Country Club at 1 Holiday Island Dr. There will be lots of Christmas items and decor, furniture, home decor, household goods, books, antiques and more. Proceeds benefit the fire department. For more information or to donate something call Mary Amundsen at 479363-8125.
Nov. 12: Beekeeping 101
A Beekeeping 101 class will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Cornerstone Bank in Berryville. There will be a $5 fee to take the class, and seating is limited to the first 30 people to sign up.
Nov. 17: Thanksgiving Service
The Western Carroll County Ministerial Association (WCCMA) is hosting its annual Community Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at Valley View Baptist Church on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs. Fellowship will be held following the service. The offering to be collected at this service makes up the entire annual budget of the association.
Nov. 18 and 19: Christmas Gifts Galore
The Carroll County Country Chicks Extension Homemakers’ Club will have
their second Christmas Gifts Galore event from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Carroll County Fairgrounds in Berryville. The registration deadline for vendors is 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. For more information or for registration forms call 870-423-2958 or email SWhiteley@uaex.edu.
ty and Wellness Center will have board games available from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville.
ONGOING MEETINGS
The Eureka Springs Garden Club meets the fourth Friday of each month at various locations. Everyone interested in gardening is invited to attend. For more information, call Annie at 479-981-0624.
A support group for those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers is held at 10 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month at ECHO Community Room. For more information email Sally at SarahG@arkansas.net or call 479-981-1587. New Day Fellowship will host a prayer night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday at 440 Passion Play Road in Eureka Springs. Everyone in the community is welcome to attend this quiet time and meet with God for prayer and meditation. Griefshare is holding a 13-week grief sharing session starting from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays at Faith Bible Church in Suite C of the Holiday Island Shopping Center. This is a Bible-based, non-denominational support group for people that have lost a loved one, no matter how long ago it was. For more information call 479-253-8925. Berryville’s Alcoholics Anonymous chapter meets at 7 p.m. each Thursday at the Community of Christ Church at 501 Orchard Drive. The meetings take place in the basement next to the lower parking lot of the church. For more information call 870-929-6236. Carroll County Cruisers and Collectables meets the last Monday of every month at various locations. Show and Shine Cruise-ins will be held during the spring and summer months on the Berryville Square. For more information call 879-423-7928. The Carroll County Senior Activi-
The Carroll County Senior Activity and Wellness Center will host an art class from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Fridays at 202 W. Madison Ave. in Berryville.
Eureka Springs Hospital Guild meets at 1:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the hospital cafeteria. For more information call Mary Lou at 479-2539398. The Eureka Springs Rotary Club meets at noon on Thursdays at the Forest Hills Restaurant. A salad bar and buffet lunch are available. For more information contact eurekasprgsrotary@gmail.com. Painter’s Palette Art School on the Berryville Square will host a free coloring book workshop from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Friday. Call Lynne Crow at 479586-4868 for more information. The Everything Ensemble gets together once a week to play, from sheet music, all kinds of compositions, from Medieval/Renaissance through contemporary; and genres, from classical to folk/popular to modern; and from published and non-published composers and arrangers of all ages around the world. Opportunities for innovation, experimentation, arrangement and collaboration abound. Violin, viola, cello, string bass and wind instrument players especially welcomed. Participation is free. Call 479-253-6211 or email klucariello@gmail.com for more information. The American Legion Auxiliary No. 36 of Holiday Island meets at 10 a.m. every third Monday at the Holiday Island
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Country Club. All ladies who are immediate relatives of veterans are eligible to join. The Holiday Island Quilters Guild meets from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at the Holiday Island Clubhouse at 1 Country Club. For more information, call Suzanne at 479363-6416. St. James Episcopal Church will host Sunday community suppers from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This is the sixth season of the suppers, with meals provided by local restaurants. Supper will be provided every Sunday during the winter season until March 20. The suppers are free and everyone is welcome. The Eureka Springs Farmers Market is open from 7 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the parking lot of Pine Mountain Village. There are fresh vegetables, meats, baked goods, soaps, jellies and seasonal items like wreaths and crafts. The Holiday Island Farmers Market will be held in Veteran’s Park from 4 p.m. to dark on Fridays. There will be live music, produce, baked goods, crafts and more. The Carroll County Branch of the Ozark Offroad Cyclist club will host training rides at 2 p.m. every Sunday at Lake Leatherwood. First Southern Baptist Church of Holiday Island will host a family movie and game night at 6 p.m. the first Friday of every month. Call 479-253-6711 for more information. Celebrate Recovery, a 12-step Christ-centered recovery support group, will meet at 6 p.m. every Wednesday at Soul Purpose Ministries at 801 S. Springfield Ave. in Green Forest. For more information, call 870-654-4059 or 870480-9993.
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erine Reed, 5 p.m. • Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Trivia, 6 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. • New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main, 479-253-2525: Paul Price, noon to 4 p.m. • Rowdy Beaver Den, 479-363-6444: Dorrian Cross, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. MONDAY, OCT. 31 • Balcony Bar & Restaurant, 479-253-7837: Steve Jones, 5 p.m. • Chelsea’s: DJ Jeronimo, 9:00 p.m. • Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122: Happy Hour, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. TUESDAY, NOV. 1 • Berean Coffee House, 150 Passion Play Rd., 479-2447495: Zach Winters, 7 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, NOV. 2. • Brews, 479-244-0878: Open Mic, 6 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
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called to report suspicious activity by a guest. An officer responded, but the guest had left in a taxi. 5:15 p.m. — Another agency advised of shoplifters leaving their city and heading toward Eureka Springs. An officer responded and assisted the agency with the arrest of two female subjects. 8:36 p.m. — Another agency requested assistance with a high speed pursuit coming into Eureka Springs from Berryville. The pursuit continued until the original agency terminated pursuit because of a 5K race taking place. A neighboring agency made the arrest. 10:20 p.m. — A subject was arrested on a Berryville felony warrant after an officer responded to a reported trespassing.
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Carroll County to hold Mass Flu Clinic
The Carroll County Health Unit of the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will offer flu vaccine from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Health Unit. People should bring their insurance cards with them to the flu vaccine clinic. If they do not have insurance, or the insurance does not cover flu vaccine, the vaccine will be available at no charge. “We want Carroll County residents to stay healthy this flu season, and getting a yearly flu vaccine is the best line of protection,” said Lisa Holt, Carroll County Health Unit administrator. “We encourage everyone to come to the mass clinic here at the local health unit to get their flu vaccine. The health unit is located at 402 Hailey Road in Berryville.” It is important to get a flu vaccine every year, Holt said, because the flu virus changes from year to year. This year’s vaccine protects against the flu viruses that are expected to cause the most illness this flu season. “The flu should not be taken lightly,” said Dr. Dirk Haselow, state epidemiologist at ADH. “We are encouraging everyone to get a flu vaccine to protect themselves and their families, because it is hard to predict in advance how severe the flu season is going to be this year.” People of all ages can get the flu. Certain people are more likely to have serious health problems if they get the flu. This includes older adults, young
10:52 p.m. — Officers responded to a commercial burglary alarm. The building was secure. Oct. 22 2:44 a.m. — A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a subject for driving while intoxicated, driving left of center, speeding and no proof of insurance. 3:59 a.m. — Officers responded to a noise complaint at an area motel. 5:51 a.m. — Officers responded to the report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of the ECHO Clinic. 11:43 a.m. — A caller advised of a vehicle crossing the center line multiple times. Officers stopped the vehicle and gave the driver a warning. 11:51 p.m. — Officers responded to a report of a hit and run in the parking lot of an area bar. A report was taken. Oct. 23
children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), people who smoke and people who live in nursing homes. Therefore, ADH strongly recommends that people in these groups get a flu vaccine. It is also recommend that friends, family members and people who provide care to people in these groups also get a vaccine — not only to protect themselves but also to decrease the possibility that they might expose the people they love and care for to the flu. The flu vaccine is safe and does not cause the flu. Some people may have mild soreness and redness near the site of the shot and a low fever or slight headache. There are very few medical reasons to skip the flu vaccine. These include life-threatening allergic reactions to a previous dose of the flu vaccine or an ingredient in the vaccine. People with allergies to vaccine ingredients can often receive the vaccine safely, if it is given in a doctor’s office where they can be monitored. The flu is easily spread through coughing or sneezing and by touching something, such as a door knob, with the virus on it and then touching their nose or mouth. So good hand washing habits are important in preventing the flu. However, the best way to prevent the flu is to get the vaccine. For more information, go to www.Healthy.Arkansas.Gov or www.Flu.Gov.
12:34 a.m. — Officers responded to the downtown area to check the welfare of a woman who hadn’t been seen in a couple of hours. She was later located at a nearby motel. 2:11 a.m. — Officers responded to a report of a disturbance and arrested a subject for an outstanding warrant out of the Eureka Springs Police Department for violation of Arkansas Hot Check Law. 8:20 a.m. — An officer responded to a report of a verbal altercation. Upon arrival, both parties had separated and agreed to end the altercation. 1:30 p.m. — An officer took a report on the theft of a vehicle from a local hotel. 2:40 p.m. — An officer filed a report on theft. 8:00 p.m. — Carroll County Sheriff’s Office lost contact with a caller complaining about a neighbor littering in his yard. An
officer responded, and the male was found to be complaining about a neighbor blowing leaves in his yard. The man was advised it was a civil issue. 10:48 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of an injured deer and patrolled the surrounding area. The officer did not locate a deer. 11:43 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a possibly intoxicated male subject knocking on the doors of a bed and breakfast. Upon arrival, officers noticed a man sitting on a porch of the residence next door. The man was arrested on a Eureka Springs outstanding warrant for failure to pay. Oct. 24 6:51 a.m. — A caller advised that a male subject made threatening statements toward him while he was out running. Officers responded and checked the area but were unable to locate the subject.
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linking inadequate probiotics to plaque buildup in all arteries due to certain proteins not being digested. Right at the end of prescribed antibiotic therapy, a course of increased probiotics is called for. Otherwise, trouble can follow. Yogurt isn’t strong enough and not all supplements are equal. Magnesium is required for a long list of body processes, yet we don’t get enough in our diet. Making this worse is that prescribed drugs like heart medicines decrease absorption of this very
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could be met by this tax increase. Without it, we will continue to try and serve our needs while everyone’s sewer rates would go up by 35 percent. The other component of the 1 percent tax is the one-fourth of the tax that will go to the operation and repair of the Auditorium. There are a number of repairs that should soon be made to the exterior to preserve the integrity of the building. The one-fourth of the tax would provide over $250,000 annually to the Auditorium. The CAPC would receive none of the monies the tax generates for the Aud. The tax will allow formation of an Auditorium Committee composed of qualified citizens from the city who will administer the tax monies. The commission will have the ability to hire a director to oversee
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needed mineral. I like the chelated type and take one tablet daily. AdvaCal calcium is the only calcium I recommend. This is extremely safe as it is so highly absorbed … much higher than any other type or brand. Osteopenia, osteoporosis, bone health and even if you’re taking acid blockers like Pepcid and Prilosec indicate the need for this supplement. D-Mannose is remarkable and useful when you have an acute or even chronic urinary tract/bladder infection. Fast, to the point and easy to use describes this simple gift of nature. Change in life is often difficult but seeing is believing. the day-to-day operation of the Aud and to search out new productions to bring to town. The $110,000 the CAPC now spends on the Aud would be converted to an account to pay for new productions coming to the Aud. The CAPC would also spend its budgeted monies to promote the productions booked into the Aud. By year three of the new tax, the CAPC would reduce its contribution from $110.000 to $55,000. This reduction in commitment to the Aud would allow the CAPC to begin the process of bringing a much needed parking facility to property the city already owns on Main Street, less than one block from the Aud. This facility would also provide much needed parking downtown and would allow the city to grow. The revenue from a parking facility would become an excellent source of income for the city. A new parking structure could provide restrooms and an elevator to access the pedestrian bridge over Main Street. We have been discussing parking downtown since 1972. It is past time to do something about it. Our choice is clear. Vote for the tax and allow the city to address the issues that have been unattainable for the last few decades or choose the alternative, have our rates for water and sewer go up by 35 percent and continue to have infrastructure issues for decades to come. Please support a temporary 10-year tax to once and for all deal with some of our most pressing issues. Thank you — JAMES DEVITO
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TRANSITION Gary Burleson, a resident of Eagle Rock, Mo. was born Dec. 3, 1945, in Los Angeles, son of J. Conrad and Ida Lee (Cytron) Burleson. He departed this life Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, in Berryville, at the age of 70 years. He is preceded in death by his parents J. Conrad and Ida Lee (Cytron) Burleson. Gary proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW. He really enjoyed NASCAR and was a fan of the Raiders.
Gary Burleson
Dec. 3, 1945 – Oct. 23, 2016 On June 17, 1972, he was united in marriage with Mary Ellen (Eagerton) Burleson, who survives him. He is also survived by three sons, Willard Moore, Joseph Moore and Christopher Moore; several grandchildren and close friends, Rusty and Sharon See. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.
MEMORIAL SERVICE Memorial services for Kay Mann, a resident of Carroll County for 40 years, will be held at the United Methodist Church in Eureka Springs, at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. Kay’s family: son Rick and wife Connie; granddaughter, Emily and grandson Adam and wife, Brittany, all from Elkhart, Ind., will be present. Kay died July 14, and the family chose to wait until Adam was on leave from the military to have the memorial. Pastor Rev. Blake Lasater will officiate at the service and Rev.
Kay Mann
Clare Kelley of the Holiday Island Presbyterian Church, will assist. Rev. Bob Huston, retired, a very close friend of Kay’s, will participate. A brief fellowship and refreshment time will follow the service. Internment will be private to the family. All friends and acquaintances are invited to the Memorial Service, memorial contributions may be made to the Methodist Church. Information furnished by Bob Huston, Holiday Island. 479-244-5884
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city won’t have to pay back the grant money, saying a performance bond would do the trick. “If there were a performance bond, that would guarantee the performance by the foundation of the terms of the lease and thereby maintain their lease on the property,” Kendrick said. “Then, we could allow the building of that and would not have to worry about the repayment of the grant. The insurance company backing the insurance bond would pay it.” Featherstone proposed creating a legal agreement with the school board instead. If the community center fails and the school board takes the property back, Featherstone said, there will be an easy way to repay the grant. “Should they decide to close the trail, they could repay the state $35,000, sell the property and reimburse themselves, and they have the wherewithal to do that,” he said. “That’s what I’m going to ask them tomorrow night. You could make this resolution subject to the school district agreeing to do that.” Mayor Butch Berry supported Kendrick’s proposal, and Kendrick said she wants to know what the school board has to say before making any decision at the council table. Alderwoman Mickey Schneider said she wouldn’t mind passing the resolution assuming the school board would agree to Featherstone’s idea. “In view of the time crunch, it’s not going to hurt us to get this passed,” Schneider said. Alderman David Mitchell said he was surprised to learn that the city will be obligated to repay the grant if the trail isn’t maintained for 15 years. That information wasn’t available on the resolution, Mitchell said. “If she hadn’t brought tit up, I never would have been able to read this and see if the city was on the hook,” Mitchell said. “If we have to pass this resolution tonight, then we’re basically authorizing that to go through and just go on the good will of the foundation.” He continued, “I’m not comfortable with this process, and I’m also not comfortable getting a resolution that needs to be done on Friday. This bothers me.”
Featherstone said the community center foundation took possession of the property on Sept. 1, leaving little time to apply for the grant. The application process, he said, includes a site visit. “There’s more to this process than just writing a grant real quickly and getting a resolution passed by city council,” he said. He said he believed the school board would support the grant. “They get to make that decision for themselves, and I trust their judgment,” Featherstone said. “The reason they might consider doing it,hopefully, is this is a community center that they are on the record as supporting. This is part of the process.” Mitchell said he supported the concept of the trail but couldn’t get behind passing something that could put the city at risk. Featherstone said that wouldn’t happen. “There has to be some good faith here. I’m standing here at the microphone telling you that under no circumstances are we going to arrange this to happen where the city of Eureka Springs is obligated for $35,000,” he said. “It ain’t going to happen, period. I’ll personally guarantee that, because I know what I’ve got behind me and I know what our intent is. The city is not going to be on the hook on this.” Mitchell said he still wasn’t comfortable with the grant, and alderman James DeVito suggested passing the resolution contingent on the community center foundation acquiring a performance bond. Parks director Justin Huss asked the council if the language in the resolution could be changed instead. City attorney Tim Weaver agreed that this would work and read the new resolution. Weaver said the resolution supports the authorization of the parks director to apply for the grant, adding a paragraph saying the council supports the grant application. With these changes in mind, council unanimously approved the resolution. Featherstone thanked the council for approving the resolution, saying he’s looking forward to seeing the project develop. “When we get this $35,000, we’ll then have $75,000 to go toward this project thanks to Community First Bank, Cornerstone Bank and the farmers market,” Featherstone said. “We have $40,000 in hand as I speak to you now, which will make $75,000.”
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