Gardens of the Season
Scouting for Food
Garden Club names winners
30-year tradition helps food bank Page 3
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YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
VOLUME 20 NUMBER 24
NOVEMBER 22, 2018
Community effort TOPNEWS ESHS raises money for Thanksgiving dinner baskets n Downhill
trails update
Parks agrees to work with Shuttlebug Page 3
n Water audit reveals leaks
Infrastructure repairs already saving money Page 4
n CAPC OKs 2019 budget
Discusses how to make The Aud sustainable Page 5
n High school receives grant
Awarded for high test scores, graduation rate Page 6
By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
It’s tradition at Eureka Springs High School to provide Thanksgiving baskets for local families in need, but that almost didn’t happen this year. “Normally we have a group on campus who sponsors this event, and we realized we hadn’t heard anything about it,” said teacher Adam Louderback. “We had less than two weeks to pull it together. We couldn’t do a proper food drive, so we just started throwing money at it.” Louderback said several clubs worked together on the project, including Rotary Interact, FFA, Skills, the Booster Club and the Art Club. Rotary Interact students attended the Eureka Springs Rotary Club’s regular meeting to explain what was going on, Louderback said, and left with $760. The Booster Club agreed to donate at least $15 per food basket, he said. Senior Makenzie Meyer said this is the first time she’s seen so many clubs work together on campus. “Our clubs don’t usually interact very much,” Meyer said. “But when we heard about the lack of Thanksgiving food baskets, we all realized this is very, very important to our community. We needed to come together to support our community and the families in need.” Sophomore Preston Hyatt agreed. “We had to band together to give that chance to families who need it,” Hyatt said. Mowrey said he’s seen everyone come together through the project. “For the community to do this, it really shows the unity between people,” Mowrey said. “The people in this community want others to be able to have Thanksgiving.” It costs $1,100 to provide food baskets for 15 families, Louderback said. He said Harts Family Center donated turkeys and Sun Fest Market donated canned food, allowing the clubs to spend money where it was needed. “Thanks to the community, we’ve got it covered,” he See Baskets, page 9
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Eureka Springs High School students Cole Rains and Kayden Eckman keep track of inventory to pack Thanksgiving baskets for local families in need. Rains and Eckman are two of many students involved in this year’s efforts.
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A-plus Amino Acid L-Phenylalanine ... try saying this one 10 times fast! Pronounced feen-ill-la-la-neen, you can leave Jim Fain the “L” off, as it is a designator of this being an amino acid. This supplement is a mouthful. Many believe if more of us had a mouth full of phenylalanine, there would be less mouthing off as well as less unhappiness and more laughter. Amino acids are classified as essential or non-essential. There are about 80 of them but we humans only need about 20-23 depending upon whom you listen to. The ones classified as essential are required by our bodies and have to be consumed. The non-essential are necessary but are produced by our bodies. Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid. The Wellness Advisor newsletter states, “Most people - yes, most- don’t naturally have enough phenylalanine in their bodies.” They also report the U.S. Military studies clearly show improved performance both mental and physical under stress. Natural health practitioners have for a long while suggested this inexpensive supplement for vascular eye disorders, bloodshot eyes and cataracts, for weight loss especially in boosting base metabolic rate (combine with L-tyrosine for best benefit) and for low thyroid function, decreasing menstrual and arthritis pain, elevating mood, reducing depression, increasing sexual appetite as well as improving memory, alertness and ability to learn. This is a long list, as this essential amino acid combines in our systems to make other amino acids as well as making some of them work better. Think of it as a cheerleading squad combined with the ability to coach your winning team. One way of gauging if you might benefit by supplementing with 500 mg per day is to ask yourself if you crave stimulants such as sugar, desserts, chocolate, coffee or cigarettes. If you already feel confident, vibrant and ready to plunge into life and enjoy yourself then you are probably getting enough from your diet. While 500 mgs is probably safe across the board, care must be taken if you are taking an old style antidepressant called a MAO inhibitor. Also, an unusual condition called phenylketouria, uncontrolled high blood pressure or stumbling requires a review.
DISPATCH Desk
Nov. 12 10:41 a.m. — A caller requested an officer to report a violation of a protection order after receiving a social media notification from her ex-husband. An officer spoke with the complainant and filed a report. 10:48 a.m. — A food bank worker advised of a female subject who became belligerent and threatened to burn down the worker’s house. An officer spoke with the complainant and took information for a report. 11:12 a.m. — A complainant advised a homeless they had previously helped may have taken cash from the residence. They wanted him removed from their property. Nov. 13 1:03 a.m. — Officers responded to an alarm at an area business. The building was secure. 3:42 a.m. — An officer responded to a noise complaint. 8:34 p.m. — Carroll County Dispatch advised of a 911 call in reference to a female subject an an area apartment complex who was yelling and screaming and had two small children in the apartment. Officers responded and made contact with the female subject, who they advised was not speaking coherently. EMS was called to the scene, and she was taken to the hospital. The family came to take custody of the children. Nov. 14 8:29 p.m. — Officers responded to an area hotel in reference to an intoxicated female subject. The
subject was located and arrested. Nov. 15 3:04 a.m. — An officer responded to an alarm at a local business. The building was secure. 9:48 a.m. — A caller requested an officer to report a breaking and entering. An officer responded and took a report. 5:39 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a deer in the roadway that had been hit by a car. The officer checked the area, but no deer was located. Nov. 16 9:18 a.m. — A caller advised of three dogs running in traffic. Officers responded and were able to collect the dogs. The owner later claimed them at the police department. 12:06 p.m. — A caller advised of two dogs running around a hotel parking lot. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the dogs. A worker at the hotel advised they might belong to a guest. 4:28 p.m. — An officer responded for a welfare check on a child. The child was located in the county, and all checked fine. 6:10 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a reckless driver. The officer located the vehicle, and the traffic stop resulted in an arrest. 6:43 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a parking issue. The vehicle was gone on arrival. 9:18 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the park but was unable to locate anything.
By Kelby Newcomb 11:12 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a possible domestic disturbance at an area residence. The couple was split up for the night. 11:26 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a firework or possible gunshot and checked the area. Nov. 17 12:50 a.m. — An officer spoke with a complainant about a possible civil issue. 3:59 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a disturbance. The parties were advised, and all was quieted. 5:28 p.m. — Officers responded to a report of possible drug paraphernalia and filed a report. 11:36 p.m. — A subject was arrested for driving on a suspended license. Nov. 18 12:30 a.m. — An officer responded to an area motel for a noise complaint. 6:37 p.m. — A caller advised of two dogs running loose with collars and leashes near a local restaurant. An officer responded and was able to get one of the dogs. The officer was unable to catch the second dog. The dog was later claimed by the owner. 11:40 p.m. — Officers responded to a disturbance at an area apartment complex. Nov. 19 6:35 a.m. — An officer responded to a report of a possible reckless driver.
Silver Tea scheduled for Dec. 6
The 2018 Silver Tea will herald in the Christmas season from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Crescent Hotel. The English-style “high tea” is hosted by St. James Episcopal Church and features ladies and
gentlemen in colorful Victorian fashion or more eclectic, colorful attire. There will be tables laden with pastries, tea, cookies and sandwiches — and tea poured from antique silver service by the ladies of St. James.
John Wiley will play the piano, and all proceeds will support A Cup of Love Ministry. The ministry’s mission is simple: to feed the hungry of Carroll County and Eureka Springs 365 days a year. Admission is donation at the door.
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Scouting for Food serves community for 30 years By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com
For 30 consecutive years, area scouts have been serving the needs of the Eureka Springs community with the annual Scouting for Food event. Scoutmaster Bruce Bieschke and troop committee leader Carole Bieschke said the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, their families and leaders of Eureka Springs spend roughly 500 hours each year on the food drive. Carole said they start getting the fliers together a few meetings before the event. After rolling the bags with fliers and a rubber band around them, she said they sack them up in sacks of 50 each so the kids can manage them more easily. The scouts place the sacks on area residents’ doorknobs the first weekend, she said, and return the following weekend to collect the sacks of food, which are donated to Flint Street Fellowship. “We divvy up the routes depending on how many people come to do it,” Carole said. “We have tried to learn through our past mistakes that it’s important that the person who puts the bags out is the one who picks them up. Otherwise, they miss a lot of bags if someone else picks up the route.” She said other organizations, such as the Girl Scouts and the Eureka Springs and Holiday Island Rotary Clubs, will often help with the food drive, either by picking up a
route or working at the food bank that day. Bruce said he cannot believe the event has been going on for 30 years. “It started up as a national thing, and they suggest that you get with your community,” he said, “and start a food drive. This was 30 years ago before there was a Flint Street Fellowship. There was this loose alliance of churches that thought it would be a good idea to have a food bank.” Bruce continued, “So we kind of got together with them, and with the manpower of the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts we got it up and running.” The food drive grew over the years, he said, to cover more of the surrounding area. “It’s not just Eureka Springs. We cover the entire area,” Bruce said. “We cover Holiday Island and out at Beaver Lake, and sometimes we’re able to cover Beaver Town and Hill Speak. It depends on how many volunteers we get.” “We do as much as we can,” Carole said, “but we don’t always have that many Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. The Girl Scouts participated this year, but they haven’t the last couple years because their numbers are low.” Over the years, Bruce said the scouts have found that November is the perfect time to do a food drive in the Eureka Springs area because that is when the need
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The Eureka Springs Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts gather outside the Little Chapel, which houses Flint Street Fellowship, after collecting food bags for the 30th annual Scouting for Food event.
is at its highest. “We have found that every area is different,” he said. “Eureka Springs is a tourist-oriented town, so at the end of the season that’s when the jobs disappear and people are off work. Thanksgiving is coming, and Christmas is staring them in the face. That’s when the greatest need is.” Carole said it has gotten to the point
where Flint Street Fellowship often depends on the donations from Scouting for Food. “They plan on us coming and doing the food drive,” she said. “We’ve gone into the food bank on the food drive day, and the shelves are pretty slim except for what they get from government commodity stuff. By the end, we’ve filled up the shelves.” See Scouting, page 4
Parks moving forward with Shuttlebug at Lake Leatherwood By Samantha Jones
Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
The Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission is making it even more tempting to ride the downhill mountain bike trails at Lake Leatherwood City Park. At a special meeting Nov. 8, the commission agreed to work with local company Shuttlebug to offer a shuttle service Nov. 9, 2018, through Jan. 31, 2019. Shuttlebug will be responsible for paying for insurance, securing bicycles and supervising drivers, Huss said, and the commission will manage the ticket system and provide the trailer for the bikes.
The commission voted to allocate $25,620 for the service, which includes a $2,100 fee each month, $13.50 per hour for a driver and gas expenses. Huss reported Monday that the commission is getting one of the trailers this week and will be charging for the service soon. “There’s one more free day — the day after Thanksgiving,” Huss said. “Then we’re going to start charging for that.” The commission has a three-month lease with Shuttlebug, Huss said, to figure out how the service works and how it can improve. “That will allow us a little time to get some more data coming through and to get
some advertising on that,” Huss said. Shuttlebug is community-minded, Huss said, and that’s something the parks commission can get behind. “We’re grateful to them for working with us to come up with a solution for this for a few months to get us through and get us to where we can be more comfortable making a decision,” Huss said. “We wanted to get a little more data and see some actual revenue so we can base our next decision on that.” The shuttle service is important, Huss said, because it makes the downhill trails much more accessible. “The whole point of the downhill project was it allowed for people to subtle
and consequently ride more and hit all the trails,” Huss said. “This is going to allow us other uses as well — to be able to use the shuttle for interpretive trips and walks. We’re exploring other ways we can make revenue with the shuttle and offer more services.” Huss said local business can advertise on the shuttle, saying they’re welcome to call the parks office for more information. “We really think we’re going to have a positive impact on the businesses town,” Huss said. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, at The Auditorium.
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Water audit reveals leaks in ES system By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com
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When it comes to the city’s infrastructure, Eureka Springs is keeping its head above the water. The Eureka Springs City Council heard from public works director Dwayne Allen on Thursday, Nov. 15, about the water audit completed in October. The audit covered 42.5 miles of water line and pinpointed nine major previously undiscovered leaks, Allen said, and very few leaks on the customer side of the meters. The major leaks in the report have been repaired, Allen said, and the city is already seeing the benefits. During September, he said, the city purchased 1.5 million less gallons of water from the Carroll Boone Water District. Allen said the water and wastewater fund is currently running 13 percent below the anticipated budget. “I thought we’d find leaks everywhere,” Allen said. “They didn’t find as many as I anticipated.”
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“Otherwise there’s not enough food,” Bruce said, “so it’s kind of a responsibility.” Fortunately, he said, area churches and local residents have seen the need for the food bank, so more donations are made throughout the year than when the food drive first started. “This year they ran out of places to put food,” Carole said, “which was really heartwarming.” Pat Kasner, executive director of Flint Street Fellowship, said the donations from Scouting for Food are incredible. “It comes at the perfect time of year when we get all the foods people want to make Thanksgiving dinner at home with,” she said, “and a variety of everything else. It helps a lot through the winter because this is when we get more people coming into the food bank, and they really need the help over the holidays and into the winter.” The scouts said Scouting for Food is great not only because it serves the community but also because it’s a fun activity for them
So far, Allen said, the city has saved at least $14,200 through the project. “We think we can save more water with this money, utilizing what we’re saving to keep moving,” Allen said. Alderman Terry McClung asked if the company that performed the audit would follow up on it, and Allen said that will happen after a few billing cycles. “They stay away 90 days to see how we’re doing,” Allen said. “It’s a never-ending battle, but those numbers are better than I thought they would be. It’s good news.” Mayor Butch Berry said the city is eligible for a community development block grant to repair water lines from the train depot to the sewer plant. “That’s where we’ve had a lot of leaks, a lot of problems,” Berry said. “We’re looking into a million dollar grant to repair that line down there.” The city is also considering grants to make improvements at Black Bass Dam, Berry said.
“We’re still trying to see if we can get FEMA involved in that,” Berry said. Allen said public works is doing its best to stop the city from losing water. “We’re working on it as quick as we can,” Allen said. In other business, the council completed the food truck lottery. The Basin Park Hotel won the Highway 62 spot, Travis D. Holloway of Holloway Commercial Properties won the Center Street spot and Kim Yonkee and Kendra Hughes at 2100 E. Van Buren and Dana and Jolene Lyon at 132 Huntsville Road won the 23 South spots. The council approved a resolution offering free two-hour parking Dec. 1-31 on all on-street metered spaces between Spring and Main Streets and declared a vacancy for the council’s Ward 3, Position 2 seat, previously held by alderwoman Kristi Kendrick. Kendrick resigned in late October. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at The Auditorium.
to undertake as a troop. Rowan Scheunemann said this is his first year with the scouts. “It’s been pretty fun,” he said. “I was in Eureka, and there are so many hills. I went up one that was steep the entire way.” Tyler Walker said he has been a Boy Scout for the past five years. “I like helping people with the food drive,” he said. “It feels good to do something good,” Scheunemann said. “It’s pretty fun, too,” Walker said. “It’s quite the workout. It’s fun passing the bags out with everyone.” Kasner said the food pantry was started by a local Bible study group and was officially incorporated in 1991. “They were praying about what they could do for the community,” she said, “and a food pantry is what they came up with that the community needed. It was very much true.” Kasner said she has been amazed by the dedication of Bruce and his scouts. “I’ve known he’s done it for many years, but I was shocked at how many years,” she
said. “He does it every year with the same amount of energy and the same desire to get as much food as he can. He’s very dedicated to being a scoutmaster and takes good care of the boys and does good things with them.” Kasner continued, “Bruce doesn’t get nearly the accolades that I believe he deserves. He’s been so good with this food drive and works very, very hard. I’m going to be sad the day he retires.” Bruce and Carole said community service like Scouting for Food is part of being a scout. “Part of scouting is to make good citizens,” Carole said. “That’s one of our goals is to build character and make them responsible citizens. If they’ve learned to do things like food drives to support the community, then as adults they’re going to continue volunteering and doing things that are beneficial to their communities.” Bruce said one of the lessons they teach their scouts is that the world does not revolve around them. “You wonder ‘Where do our community leaders come from?’ ” he said. “They aren’t See Scouting, page 5
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CAPC OKs 2019 budget, addresses future of The Aud By Samantha Jones
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The Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission approved its 2019 budget on Wednesday, Nov. 14, but the decision didn’t come without debate. Events coordinator Andy Green spoke to the commission about its Oct. 24 workshop, where he was asked to come up with a plan for next year’s special events under $200,000. Green said he has been working with director Mike Maloney and finance director Rick Bright to figure out how The Auditorium could sustain itself. “We believe the time is right for decisive action and to set a new course,” Green said. “Our recommendation is to allocate $300,000 to the special events budget category and long-term planning for the future of The Aud with $200,000 earmarked for special events programs … and $100,000 earmarked only to begin the long-needed consultation and planning process to craft a long-term vision and strategy for The Auditorium.” The extra $100,000 would come out of the reserves fund, Green said. “We further recommend you approve tonight the overall proposed 2019 budget of $1,674,000 so the 2019 planning and strategy can begin immediately,” Green said. Bright said the commission could choose from Plan A and Plan B. The difference between the two, Bright said, is Plan A includes the extra $100,000 for The Aud and doesn’t break up the programming budget by line item. “The request was to approve a static amount for events rather than do line
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just planted, watered and grown. They have to be guided somehow. I like to think that we’re doing a little bit of that. There are different programs in the Boy Scouts that are all about community service.” He said he and Carole never expected Scouting for Food to continue for 30 years,
items so we don’t get stuck with a line item amount,” Bright said. Maloney said the commission needs to start looking into ways to make The Aud self-sustainable. The Aud is directly tied to the city’s special events, Maloney said. “It’s contingent on this commission to take a really deep look at what the significance of this building is for the community as a whole,” Maloney said. “This direction … is really the way to go ahead and take a foot forward in the right direction to create something this community can truly get behind.” Green recalled when commissioner Carol Wright suggested establishing a 501(c)3 nonprofit to help The Aud, saying that comment made him think about a long-term plan for the facility. “I can’t say without consultation that a 501(c)3 is the best fit for Eureka Springs and The Auditorium,” Green said. “I am looking for the opportunity to find a strategy that will work best for this community and for the facility you have.” Wright said she’d like to see how Eureka Springs citizens can help The Aud. Many people in town are wealthy, Wright said, or have property they could leave to benefit The Aud. Wright suggested working with a consultation company to do a case study to see what resources are available for the facility. “They might as well leave their precious town their most precious items,” Wright said. “The case study will tell you where the bucks are. Then you hire someone who goes out and finds the money.” Commissioner Bobbi Foster said she liked that idea, saying she doesn’t want to
take money for The Aud out of tax dollars or the CAPC’s reserves. Foster said she didn’t have enough information to consider setting aside $100,000 for The Aud. “I cannot sit here in good faith and say I can approve another $100,000 when I don’t really know where that $100,000 is going to go,” Foster said. “I can’t do that and I won’t do that.” Commissioner Greg Moon agreed. “I like checks and balances,” Moon said. Green said the $100,000 would be used for a consultation on the future of The Aud. “I just picked a number I thought could cover the better part of planning for a year,” Green said. “It might not be that amount of money at all. We might find we can do it for far less, but you have to allocate some funds to go out.” Mayor Butch Berry said The Aud did have a 501(c)3 but it shut down last year. He tried to set up a commission for The Aud, Berry said, and that didn’t go anywhere either. “It needs a steady funding source,” Berry said. “A commission won’t work in this town without a steady revenue source. So far, the CAPC has been the best help, but a consultant could help us.” Commissioner Terry McClung said the CAPC will always have money available in reserves. “We can withdraw that any time. It doesn’t necessarily have to be in the budget itself,” McClung said. Wright moved to accept Plan A minus the $100,00 for The Auditorium, and the commission unanimously agreed to do so. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at The Auditorium.
but they also never expected to still be leading Boy Scout Troop 67 for this long. Usually, Bruce said, adults volunteer with the scouts when their kids are members and leave when their kids finish the program. “Our kids were spread out,” Carole said. “Our oldest is now 40, and our youngest is 30. They’re in scouting for 10 years, so that was 20 years.” She continued, “When our youngest
got out of scouting, we had made so many friends, and the activities are the things we like to do, like hiking, canoeing, kayaking and rock climbing. We didn’t want to get old and dry up and wither and blow away.” “I’m proudly the oldest registered climbing instructor,” Bruce said, laughing. “My Boy Scout troop has had the continuity of her and me for over 30 years. That helps a lot.”
Thank You! Thank you! to Dr. Coker and the staff at Washington Regional Medical Center for the care after my auto accident. Thank you! to all staff at Brighton Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation during my two month stay there. A very special Thank You! to the outstanding rehabilitation department at Brighton Ridge who were so kind and helpful in my recovery. Also, Thank You! the sixty-five people who sent me cards and to the many who visited me. Lastly, Thank You! to my dear friends and neighbors who did my “running”, mowed my lawn, and brought me my mail. Blessings to All! Janet Rose
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ESHS receives grant from Arkansas School Recognition Program
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The Arkansas School Recognition Program has awarded Eureka Springs High School a grant of $19,042.56. High school principal David Gilmore said the grant is a result of the school's high test scores and higher-than-average graduation rate. He said the school’s graduation rate is at 89.74 percent, beating the state average of 87.97, and the school is 11th in the state when it comes to test scores. "For years, the state department has been putting out funding to help those schools that are struggling and in need," Gilmore said, "but they've also started to fund those schools that are getting high test scores and graduation rate." Gilmore said the graduation rate is so high because of the hands-on learning that happens at the high school. That includes the FFA, EAST lab, Skills and C4, Gilmore said. "We hope those programs will keep students interested and on track for graduation," Gilmore said. "Those things have been a really big help, and the school board has been good backing us on that." Gilmore continued, "The new greenhouse program is doing really well. All the programs encompassed together … are what's helping us with our graduation rate. We want to keep those numbers high. We also want to keep our test scores high." To maintain high test scores, Gilmore said, the school does interim assessments throughout the year to practice for end-ofthe-year testing. When students do well on the ACT Aspire, Gilmore said, they have a much better chance of doing well on the ACT. "That ultimately leads to them taking the ACT their junior year and hopefully getting a lot of scholarships from that and opportunities for post-high school education, like colleges or trade schools," Gilmore said.
Many students at the high school are "bubble kids," Gilmore said. "They're just a few points from getting up there," Gilmore said. "We have excellent students." For those students, he said, the school provides after-school tutoring and an advisory period where they can seek extra help. "We really try to focus on that," Gilmore said. "We want to get those kids where they need to be — to keep those ACT scores high so they can have great opportunities in college." The school can use the grant money in different ways, Gilmore said, from hiring additional staff to buying supplemental materials. He said he's working with a committee of parents and teachers to figure out how the school can best spend the funds. "We want to maintain what we have and try to encourage more growth," Gilmore said. That growth is the result of the entire school district, he said. "They're getting them ready in pre-K all the way through," Gilmore said. "Our elementary and middle schools are doing a great job keeping students on track, so when they get to us, they can run with it. There are great things going on at the district here. We're very pleased to get that money." Gilmore said he's grateful to work at the high school. "I'm just a very blessed principal. I feel like I hit the lottery at this school," Gilmore said. He thanked the community for its support over the years. "We have this amazing facility that was passed through the millage here," Gilmore said. "Our community backed us when we needed it. We're just so happy to have our facilities, and we try to give back to the community as well."
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Gardens of the Season
The Eureka Springs Garden Club recently named the Gardens of the Season winners.
The Home Garden of the Season is cultivated by Maureen Gorman at 5 Oakridge Drive. From left to right are Annie Stricherz, Doreen Morris, Lynn Palmer and Gorman.
The Commercial Garden of the Season belongs to Don and Kathy Harzman at 104 Wall St. From left to right are Annie Stricherz, Lynn Palmer, Doreen Morris and the Harzmans.
The Theme Garden of the Season belongs to Gary D. Boller and H. Gregory Moon at 238 Spring St. From left to right are Lynn Palmer, Boller, Doreen Morris and Annie Stricherz.
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Announcements CREATIVE MINDS An after school Art Program for children will be held Tuesday's from 4pm-8pm every week at St. James Church, 28 Prospect. Call Katy at 479-244-0745 for more information. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 209 Spring St., Eureka Springs, AR 72632 479-981-2001 Rev. John C. Gibson Join us every Sunday for an hour of Peace. Ease your worries, Strengthen your Heart. Everyone is Welcome! FLORA ROJA COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE & APOTHECARY-SEE US AT OUR NEW LOCATION-WALDEN PLAZA-105A PASSION PLAY RD. Providing affordable healthcare for the whole community. Sliding scale fee. $15-$35 per treatment with an additional $15 paperwork fee the first visit only. You decide what you can afford to pay! Francesca Garcia Giri, L.Ac, 479-253-4968. www.florarojaacupuncture.com or Facebook ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH We are a welcoming and diverse community. We invite you to join with us as we seek and serve Christ in all persons. Taize Service 1st Thursday, 6 p.m. Sunday services: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 28 Prospect, Eureka Springs 479-253-8610
Help Wanted
Services Offered
GREEN ACRE LODGE Has Immediate Opening for a Cook. Call 479-530-3779 or bring resume to 89 Hillside Dr., Holiday Island.
HOMETOWN CARPET CLEANING Professional Residential/Commercial Carpet Cleaning, Area Rug Cleaning, Tile & Grout Cleaning, Upholstery Cleaning, Pet Odor Removal & more! 479-418-3406
GREEN ACRE LODGE Has Immediate Opening for a CNA. Call 479-530-3779 or bring resume to 89 Hillside Dr., Holiday Island.
Land for Sale HOLIDAY ISLAND LOT Lakeview, great home site, gentle slope, on paved road. Lot #115-3-13. Appraised in 2017 at $20,000. On Deer Run Drive. Accepting offers, call 253-208-1445
Real Estate for Sale $35,000 FOR 2 LARGE Buildable lots in town. Close to all utilities. Zoned Multi-family Residential/Commercial. Call Ken: 479-244-6258/Century 21: 479-253-7321 4BR/2BA HISTORIC DISTRICT Fenced yard, deck, recent roof, hardwood floors, new appliances, enclosed porch, quiet street, great investment. Call 847-508-2085, Seller local CHIMNEY WORKS - Complete chimney services: sweeps, repairs, relining, and installation. Call Bob Messer. 479-253-2284
THE EUREKA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET **We are accepting applications for new vendors. Come visit us for fresh fruits, vegetables, fresh baked goods, soaps, jellies, meats, and hot breakfast! In addition, the Thursday Market will now have meat. We have some great vendors here, come on down. Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Community Center, 44 Kingshighway. (location of old High School)
CLEAN PERFECTION The corners are as clean as the middle of the floor. Experienced 14 years. References available. No job too large or too small. Call 918-850-8148 (Local) FANNING'S TREE SERVICE Bucket Truck 65' reach. Professional trimming, stump grinding topping, removal, chipper. Free estimates. Licensed, Insured. 870-423-6780, 870-423-8305
THE GOOD SHEPHERD HUMANE SOCIETY Will hold its monthly board meeting on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. The location will be at the Good Shepherd Humane Society Meet and Greet room.
HANDYMAN HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING Carpentry, drywall, decks, tile. One call does it all. We do small jobs. Bonded. Serving NWA since 1977. Bob Bowman. 479-640-5353
Help Wanted THE CITY OF EUREKA SPRINGS Is now accepting applications for the position of receptionistaccounts receivable clerk. Some receptionist/telephone and bookkeeping experience would be desirable but not mandatory. Applications/resumes may be mailed to Lonnie Clark, Director of Finance, 44 South Main, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 or delivered to City Hall, at this address, sealed and address appropriately. Telephone calls will not be accepted. The City of Eureka Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Classifieds
TREE WORK - Skilled tree care: trimming, deadwooding and removals. Conscientious, professional arborist and sawmiller, Bob Messer 479-253-2284 .
Services Offered
CALL JAKE: CARPENTRY, Painting, Staining, Haul-Offs, Power Washing, Leaf Removal, Gutter Cleaning, Remodeling, Landscaping. Commercial and Residential. Free Estimates. 479-981-1057 DEBRA REID, LCSW Psychotherapy. Most insurances accepted. Call for appointment 479-244-7784. Sliding scale fee for cash payments.
NEED HELP? CALL BILLY! Commercial or Residential. Haul-offs, Deck Refinishing, Power-washing, Leaf removal, Carpentry, Painting, Light construction, Gutter cleaning, Yard clean-ups, etc. 479-244-5827 OZARKS EARTHWORKS Specializing in Stone masonry, landscaping, excavation, dirt work, land clearing, and concrete work. 702-595-6702 RIKARD PLUMBING, LLC - 50 years plus experience. Licensed in Arkansas. We do remodels, new construction, and service calls. 417-271-0345 after 5:30p.m. 417-271-6623
To place a classified ad in the CITIZEN, stop by the office, call 479-253-0070, or e-mail us at citizendesk@cox-internet.com
For Rent SENIOR HOUSING 1BR For seniors age 62 and up. Quiet neighborhoods, CH/CA, refrigerator, range, grab bars in bath. Water/trash paid. Community room/laundry on site. Rent based on income. Berryville: 870-423-6860 or 870-423-2156. Green Forest: 870-438-6558 or The Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-432-9721. Equal Opportunity Housing Developments.
Vehicles for Sale 2002 FORD F-150 XLT 4-WD Extended cab 4-door pickup. Tool box, bed liner, Grill Guard, automatic, Sliding back glass, Tow package. 165,500 Miles. $4,900. With 4 extra wheels and mounted studded tires $5,100. 479-244-5250
SAW-N-LOGS By Tyler Thomas. Chainsaw Carving-Tree Sculpture. Commercial and Residential. See Pictures on Instagram: tylerthomas1224. Call 479-244-7853 for your sculpture!
For Rent 1BR/1BA FURNISHED CABIN On W. Van Buren. Available Now. Suitable for 1 person. $650/mo+$650/deposit, utilities included. Laundry/parking on-site. Call 479-363-6189 between 10am-6pm. 1BR FURNISHED APARTMENT. Clean, Quiet, shared laundry, all non-smoking, bills paid. Pets possible. $600/mo.+deposit. 479-696-9299. 2BR APARTMENT, Mill Hollow, Eureka. W/D, wood or electric heat, well-water, organic garden, water/sewer/trash paid, non-smoking. Walk to town. November availability. $650/mo. Eric 479-253-6972
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BERRYVILLE. NICE 2BR/1BA Central H/A, washer/dryer hookups, full kitchen, large carport w/storage. $700/mo.+$600/deposit. No pets. No Smoking. References 870-480-2298 DUPLEX FOR RENT In Eureka Springs. 2BR/1BA, Full Kitchen, Central H/A, All Electric, W/D hookups. No Pets, No Smoking. References. $650/$600/deposit. 870-480-2298 HOLIDAY ISLAND GARDEN APARTMENT Private Patio. 1BR. New AC/Heat. Quiet Bldg. $550/mo.+Security. 479-244-5527 HOME FOR SALE OR LEASE With option to buy. Lovely 2 Bdrm, 2 bath, lots of closets, on Holiday Island. Home has a large garage with work bench, pull down stair storage, screened sun room, wood burning fireplace and outside fire pit. New roof and paint inside and out, new flooring, dish washer, fridge, range and w/d hookups. Close to all amenities. Purchase plan, owner/finance available, applicant must have down. 479-253-8893 or 479-981-1055. $1,000/mo. ($300/month credit if lease option used)
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Deanna E. Pritchett
Deanna E. Pritchett, 81, passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 surrounded by family at Sunrise Assisted Living Center in Overland Park, Kan. A Celebration of her life will take place sometime in the near future. Born on May 19, 1937 to Frank E. and Mary (MacArthur) Acton, she was raised in Oklahoma City, Okla. Deanna attended Oklahoma State University before moving to the Kansas City area around 1970. Except for the 2 years she lived in Nairobi, Kenya in the mid 1970s, she remained a resident of the Kansas City area until she retired to Beaver Lake, Ark. in 2006. She will be remembered for her perpetually upbeat nature and her willingness to do anything for her friends and family. She was always active, enjoying decorating her home for the season, sewing, dancing, listening to music and hosting an annual Halloween party. After mov-
ing to the lake, she could often be found boating, swimming or water skiing. Along with her parents, Deanna was preceded in death by both of her brothers, Ted Acton and Hershel Acton. Left to mourn her passing includes her husband of 62 years, Jim Pritchett; four sons, Curtiss Pritchett, Bryan Pritchett, Eric Pritchett and his wife, Linda, and Darin Pritchett and his wife, Michelle; 7 grandchildren, Max Pritchett, Cameron Pritchett, Morgan Pritchett, Peyton Pritchett, Sara Pritchett, Ian Pritchett and Cheyanne Pritchett; 1 great-grandson, Daxton Pritchett and a host of Acton nieces and nephews. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.chapelhill-butler.com, as Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home, 701 North 94th Street in Kansas City, Kan. is in charge of service arrangements.
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and say, ‘Yeah, we’ll help.’ “ He hopes to offer even more baskets next year, Louderback said. “We will organize and be better prepared for this year,” Louderback said. “This didn’t happen because of one little group of people. You’ve got a lot of people that are recognizing this is something that needed to happen. It’s good to know you have those good people around to support those who need help.” Meyer agreed, saying many people don’t understand what it’s like to go hungry, especially during the holidays. “We definitely take Thanksgiving and our dinners for granted. We don’t even think about people who don’t have them,” Meyer said. “It’s an important way for us to come together as a community. We are helping people come together as a family and have that significant moment we take for granted.”
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said. “This is the first year we got Sun Fest involved. I figured we have a lot of students that live in that area and shop there.” The demand is certainly there, Louderback said. “We already had a list generated of families that were in need and the idea of them going without for the holiday — I don’t think that sat well with some of the students and staff,” Louderback said. “Everybody stepped up, and really in a cool way.” Mowrey said he’s happy to help with the project. “It matters, because there are families in this community who won’t be able to have Thanksgiving dinner,” Mowrey said. “Everyone should have their own Thanksgiving.” It was daunting to realize how much it would cost to put the baskets together, Meyer said. “It seems like so much, but with everybody in the community helping out, it became such a feasible task,” Meyer said. “It’s incredible to see that total go down and down and down, with small donations. It’s very achievable with the community’s involvement, and that’s inspiring to see.” In Eureka Springs, Louderback said, it’s common to see the community help those in need. “It’s not a surprise, but it’s great to be part of something that happened so quickly and without much planning behind it,” Louderback said. “It’s good to see people step up
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Rowdy Beaver Den 47 Spring Street, Phone: 479-363-6444 FB: rowdybeaverdeneurekasprings To all our local customers: You are invited to our Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner for free (until we run out). We will be open from 11 a.m. till ?
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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.
Nov. 22: Don Gammie Turkey Trot The Grassy Knob Fire Association Auxiliary invites the public to the 9th Annual Don Gammie Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day at 8:30 a.m Thursday, Nov. 22, at Lake Leatherwood Park, beginning at the Ball Fields. The race is in memory of Don Gammie of Grassy Knob, an accomplished runner. Proceeds benefit the Grassy Knob Volunteer Fire Association. Top runners in the 5K trail run will be presented with medals. A one-mile walk and run is available for those who prefer a less challenging course. The entrance fee is $20 for adults and $15 for children under 12. Register at TurkeyTrotAR.com or contact Kay Schriner at RKSchriner@gmail.com. Register by Nov. 13 for a free T-shirt. Participants will be required to sign a waiver the day of the race.
Nov. 22: Community Thanksgiving Dinner
A community Thanksgiving Dinner, open to the public, will be held on Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, at the ECHO Clinic dining room at East Van Buren and Rockhouse Road in Eureka Springs. The dinner is sponsored by Flint Street Fellowship and is served at no charge. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy the dinner.
Nov. 25: EUUF Service
Jimmy T will speak on ‘Walking the Red Road: The path to being a real human being’ at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, at 17 Elk St. If you need a ride or someone to help you attend, please call 981-0799.
Nov. 26: Metafizzies Meeting
The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) meeting will feature a group discussion on spiritual topics at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. All are welcome.
Nov. 30: ES Christmas Parade of Lights
The Eureka Springs Christmas Parade of Lights will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30. Lineup will begin at 5 p.m. The theme for this year’s parade is ‘A Vintage Christmas.’ All area bands, groups, businesses and individuals are welcome to come and join in the fun. There will be cash prizes awarded. The deadline to register is Monday, Nov. 24. There is no entry fee for the parade. For
more information or a registration form, call 479-253-8737 or email gescocevents@gmail.com.
Nov. 30: 100th Anniversary of the Nine Lessons The Nine Lessons celebrates its 100th anniversary as a nondenominational advent service whose presentation of Christ’s birth in alternating scripture and choral works has thrilled audiences for the past century. This year’s production will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at the St. Elizabeth Parish Center. Featuring the Celebration Choir in its second season directed by Benjamin Winn and Sharon Parker, the Nine Lessons is free and open to the public. An offering will be taken up to benefit the mission of ECHO Village.
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Nov. 22 Closed so the BREW Crew can spend Thanksgiving with their families Nov. 23 2’s Company 7 pm Nov. 24 Eureka Music Revival and Shop Small Saturday Nov. 24 Chris Plowman Nov. 25 Trivia 6 pm Nov. 30 Christmas Parade Watch 6 pm Nov. 30 Pearl Brick after parade Dec. 1 EMR 7 pm Dec. 2 Trivia 6 pm Dec. 3 Red Oak Ruse 6:30 Dec. 5 Open Mic 6:30 pm
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Citizen of the Week
Pet of the Week
Uncle Buck (No. C18-0063) is a male Bulldog/Pit Mix approximately 2 years old. He seems to get along with most dogs, especially the ladies. His compact size and winning personality would make him a great family dog. He likes to play and be lavished with attention. Bring this sweet boy home for the holidays! He is neutered and has his shots. He’s available for adoption at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs. The shelter is open from noon to 5 p.m. every day but Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, call 479-253-9188.
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Dori Burgess is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Burgess was nominated by Carnegie Library assistant director April Griffith, who said Burgess is the owner of Red’s Pizzeria and recently helped cater a pizza party for kindergarten students and their parents at the Eureka Springs School District. “That means we needed a lot of pizzas that had to be ready pretty early in the morning,” Griffith said. “Dori gave us a really good deal since it was for the kids and their parents. She was a kind, generous person to work with and is running a business that gives back to the community.” To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor. Eureka@gmail.com.
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