Lovely County Citizen Jan. 22, 2015

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Jan. 12 2:34 p.m. — A business called about an irate female, and officers helped the woman calm down and she left the business.

4:06 p.m. — A caller reported that a problematic person driving in front of his business. Officers checked the area but did not come across a car fitting that description.

11:21 p.m. — A worker closing up at a business accidentally set off an alarm.

Dec. 13 10:42 a.m. — An officer helped resolve a situation.

12:38 p.m. — The owners of a dog at large claimed the dog.

3:16 p.m. — An officer filed a report on a stolen wallet.

3:45 p.m. — An officer responded to a complaint of at tractor trailer clogging up traffic but the tractor was gone when he arrived on the scene.

Dec. 14 8:41 a.m. — Animal Control responded to the complaint of a dog barking in the brush behind a residential area but located no dog.

10:02 a.m. — An officer contacted the owner of a van parked at the entrance of a business, and the owner moved the vehicle.

12:44 p.m. — An officer resolved a harassment complaint.

3:37 p.m. — Called on a burglary alarm at a local business, an officer was told that everyone at the business was fine and not aware of even using the alarm anymore.

4:36 p.m. — An officer responded to sounds coming from an abandoned house

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and found two juveniles tearing things apart with drugs in their possession. The two were picked up by their parents at the police department.

6:35 p.m. — An officer responded to a domestic dispute, where a juvenile who had run away was retrieved and a male subject was arrested on warrant.

Jan. 15 10:01 a.m. — A caller reported a welfare concern about a child. After checking the residence, officers found that the person who called didn’t live in town anymore and just wanted to ask about parenting classes. .

10:28 a.m. — A caller reported that her vehicle was broken into over night at a hotel parking lot, but the maintenance man said she just backed her car into a tree and knocked out her back glass. The caller finally admitted that it was true and her car wasn’t broken into.

10:52 a.m. — A caller asked for extra patrol after his car was broken into.

4:04 p.m. — An officer searched for but was unable to locate a reported erratic driver.

5:33 p.m. — Animal Control agreed to conduct an investigation on a dog bite.

Jan. 16 1:46 a.m. — After finding a car on its side near a local business, officers located the driver who had multiple gashes on his head and was transported to the hospital and cited for driving while intoxicated.

6:40 p.m. — All was well when officers responded to noises from a basement in an See Dispatch, page 13

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Havens’ new walk

By Alana Cook

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Marsha Havens came home a week ago to an outpouring of love and support after doctors removed a portion of her right leg.

The former owner of Eureka Thyme gallery has found a new way to walk­—one that is propelled by gratitude and upheld by love.

Havens no longer has the gallery where local artists displayed their work for more than 10 years. Instead, she has something greater – a renewed perspective and a wider path.

“I feel like this is a turning point in my life. I’m redefining myself,” she said.

When asked about the physical limitations of losing a leg, Havens refocused the conversation on the bigger meaning of loss and how it changed her. For Havens, now more than ever, is a time to reflect. Much like the walker steadies Havens while she stands, the community stands by and uplifts her.

“I find it boring to talk about health things,” she said. “Everyone talks about their health. I think we should talk not about superficial things but instead of real feelings.”

Havens’ eyes light up when she talks about being grateful to a community whose generosity has no limits.

“I see the world in a new way,” she said.

“We are all attached to people and things in our lives. But, those are not important.

Once you realize this, the love you thought you had for things is far less than the love of people and ideas, it makes you realize how unimportant things are … how unimportant losing a leg is.”

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“Jane, my neighBut, they didn’t stop bor, is a good examthere. Havens tears ple. Even though she up as she talks about is physically frail, she the love showered on goes out of her way her by the community and throws the wheeland by a higher powchair in her car. That er she said has drawn goes to show people her even closer. will do anything for “It becomes clearer friends.” the older I get. God’s Havens said there love endures and are no words to exovercomes trauma. I press the love of always believed, but God and her friends, I’m just starting to so when hard times Photo by Alana Cook happen, “it gives us know.”

Bob Rokeby Marsha Havens says she has a new a taste of pure love, and Rick Armellini perspective after having a portion of which is God. bought and installed her right leg removed.

Acceptance brings ramps in 15-degree weather so Havens her peace. could maneuver her wheelchair through the “Love it for what it was, what it is, and front door to her home. what it will be,” she said.

Kristee Lee, a Berryville artist, knew Walking into Havens’ home is like Havens didn’t have an accessible show- crossing the threshold from the hectic dayer so she showed up with a plumber the to-day grind into a peaceful, untouched morning after Havens got home and con- spiritual sanctuary. Her wall and mantle verted the bathtub to a shower. display her favorite pieces from her galL.J. Smole dog-sat for Havens’ beloved lery and classical music plays in the backChili Dog while Havens was in the hos- ground. With little help, she pulls herself pital and set up a dog run. Everyone was onto a walker for a photo. Havens’ physiwilling to run errands or bring food. cal appearance has changed, but her spirit “I’ve gained 10 pounds since I got has grown stronger. In a Jan. 12 blog entry, home,” Havens said with a smile. she writes: There are no limits when it comes to “I’m beginning to clearly see what it her friends’ support – for everything from means when seers tell us that we create laundry to transportation, Havens is cov- our own reality. Since having my lower leg

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amputated three weeks ago, I have watched people’s reactions to this supposed loss with amazement. A sweet friend tells me that a mutual friend can’t come to see me because she feels too sorry for me. Others have been tearful and sorrowful, exclaiming what a horrible thing this is. Some are worried about my future. Others are too nervous to speak to the elephant standing in the room on one leg. The ones which warm my heart address the situation directly, with humor and compassion, not allowing fear or pity to be a part of their reaction. These scenarios confirm what I have long suspected: we react to others the way we would react if the situation were present within ourselves. If losing a leg would be the worst thing that ever happened to you, then you think it’s the worst thing that could happen to me. And what of that fine line between pity and compassion? I watch the pity reaction with amusement and the compassion response with a heart full of love. Thank you, sweet friends, for the love you have expressed to me in so many ways. Even if this expression is one of fear and worry, I know it comes from a caring concern, and I am grateful for you!”

Havens plans to take her mission online and become an art procurer.

“I’m going into the future with no plans or expectations and am open to whatever may happen. I’m trusting good is waiting and I’m open to whatever that may be,” she said.

To help continue that mission and her recovery, supporters can donate in her name to Community First Bank or online at GoFundMe: http://www.gofundme.com/marsha-havens.

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Angelo Yao, popular leader of the monthly Basin Park drum circle and former traffic control officer for the Eureka Springs Police Department, requested that his appeal be heard by a jury after he pleaded no contest and was found guilty of several domestic Yao violence charges stemming from an incident involving his wife last St. Patrick’s day weekend.

Yao’s attorney, Chris Flanagin, said that Yao wanted a jury trial and not a bench trial last Thursday in Eureka Springs but since there are no jury trials in district court, Yao had to plead no contest, be found guilty, and appeal to circuit court.

“I’m intent on having a jury trial because I want the whole truth to be revealed to the community I love,” Yao told the Citizen.

Though Yao’s defense attorney could not talk about what happened at Yao’s residence on St. Patrick’s Day, he said details will emerge during the circuit court trial.

“Angelo said it as well as it could be said,” said Flanagin, a former prosecutor.

According to court records, Yao and his wife were separated when she filed for a temporary protection order on March 18 and for divorce on April 4. She was granted a permanent order of protection on June 3.

Yao’s estranged wife and other parties involved in the case declined to comment and requested that their names not be published “to protect their privacy.”

Former police chief Earl Hyatt fired Yao from his position as traffic control officer immediately after he learned about the incident.

Complicated case Carroll County Western District Judge Tim Parker, emerged from his chambers last Thursday after two-and-a-half hours of discussion with Flanagin and Carroll County

Deputy Prosecutors Craig Parker and Devon Goodman.

“I apologize for the delay, but this is a complicated case,” Parker told the courtroom as he explained the nuances of court procedure and how they apply to the case.

As part of the agreement to appeal to jury trial, Parker found Yao guilty of third-degree assault on a family or household member, public intoxication, two counts of third-degree battery and endangering the welfare of a minor, all misdemeanor charges. He received a 28-day suspended sentence and credit for two days of time served.

Flanagin said that behind closed doors prosecutors deliberated Yao’s right to take the case straight to a jury trial but he said “ultimately, we got our way.”

“A circuit court trial would be a brand new trial, or trial de novo. It’s like a blank slate,” he said.

Parker said that appeals to a jury trial are rare but the state agreed to lessen the burden of the other parties involved in the case.

“The state agreed to the no contest plea so the victims would not have to go through a trial twice in one day,” Parker said. “I have faith that the residents of this county will not find someone not guilty on the fact that they like him,” he said.

A close-knit community divided Because both Yao and his estranged wife are well-known in Eureka, the case has been a hot-button issue for locals. Some say the public needs to hear Yao’s side and that everyone is innocent until proven guilty, while others say that there should be zero tolerance when it comes to domestic violence.

A local business owner and several citizens who attend Yao’s monthly drum circle have expressed reservation about Yao’s guilt.

“There are two sides to every story and we need to hear his side,” said the business owner who asked to remain anonymous.

“I can speak for his character. He’s a loving, caring individual. I am thoroughly convinced that divorces can become extremely emotionally charged. I feel like his side was never presented and he’s adamant about having a jury trial because he wants his side to be told.

“He humbly held his head high and stayed in this town despite the ridicule. He went from being the Prince of Eureka to losing his job and losing everything. In public opinion, he’s a black man from Africa,” she said.

“Angelo has always helped people and we just ostracized him,” Marsha Havens, former owner of Eureka Thyme, said as she recounted an African tradition of forgiveness.

“When someone does something hurtful or wrong, they take the person to the center of town, and the entire tribe surrounds them.

For two days, they tell the man everything good he has done. They believe sometimes in the pursuit of desiring safety, love, peace, and happiness, people make mistakes.

“He was such an asset to the town and the tourists loved him,” Havens said. “He was always helpful, good, kind, loving and happy. He taught my kids soccer.”

But, local domestic violence advocates who appeared at the trial say that the county needs to have a zero-tolerance policy for domestic violence.

“In this community, people don’t tend to think of domestic violence in the home as a crime,” said Linda Maiella of the newly formed Carroll Safety Network and Purple Flower Domestic Violence Resource Center.

Maiella and several other women, including the former mayor, were at the trial to support the victims.

Though Maiella said she is not intimately familiar with the details of the case, she and members of the Carroll County Safety Network and Purple Flower were at the trial to lend support “because we believe that all domestic violence is a crime and non-negotiable.”

“This was filed as a misdemeanor because it happened in his house and my point of view as a domestic violence advocate is that the law needs to be changed that any violence that happens in the home is domestic violence and it should be a felony,” Maiella said. “Never is it OK for a man to hit a woman in or outside her home.”

Flanagin said Yao is already filing the appeal paperwork and they should be notified soon about a trial date.

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SWEPCO: Commission has no authority to award attorneys’ fees Lovely County Citizen Southwestern Electric Power Co. on Tuesday asked the Arkansas Public Service Commission to deny a bid by Save The Ozarks to recover legal expenses that STO incurred in its successful campaign to halt construction of a high-voltage power line in Carroll County.

SWEPCO had requested regulatory approval from the commission in April 2013 to proceed with the project, but after more than 20 months of legal combat with Save The Ozarks, SWEPCO withdrew its application on Dec. 30, 2014, saying new data indicated the project was no longer necessary.

On Jan. 12, STO asked the commission to declare SWEPCO’s application “denied,” which would prevent it from being

refiled in the future. STO also asked the APSC to identify STO and others opposed to the project as “prevailing parties” so that they could seek to recoup their attorneys’ fees and other legal expenses.

SWEPCO was joined by Southwest Power Pool Inc. and the Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. in responding Tuesday to STO’s request.

In a 17-page filing, SWEPCO argues that legal precedent establishes the right of an applicant to withdraw a pending application despite objections from opposing parties. SWEPCO also cites a 1999 ruling that it says establishes that the APSC has no authority to award legal fees.

The SWEPCO filing can be read in its entirety at http://www.apscservices.info/ pdf/13/13-041-u_447_1.pdf.

Council to discuss fluoride letter to Arkansas Department of Health

By Alana Cook

Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

At next Monday’s meeting, the Eureka Springs City Council will discuss submitting a letter to Arkansas Department of Health asking the department to require Carroll Boone Water District and its proposed fluoride supplier to certify that the fluoride compound they plan to add to the local water supply is safe and lead-free.

The certification would hold government agencies and the fluoride supplier liable if the fluoride compound proves to be damaging to consumers’ health.

“We believe that, if this should not come to pass, we have the legal right to ask for an alternative to this water,” says the letter, written by Alderwoman Joyce Zeller.

During last week’s council meeting, the council agreed to have City Attorney Tim Weaver review the letter before moving further on the issue.

In other business, the council will discuss and/or decide on: • Recommendations for yard waste; • The third reading of Ordinance No. 2220, which would allow individuals who live outside the city to serve on the City Advertising and Promotions Commission if they own or operate a tourist-related business inside the city; • Repair of the parking lot next to the Auditorium, including a report from the Public Works Department; • An update on the proposing new hospital; • The third reading of Ordinance No. 2222, which would allow Mayor Butch Berry to continue working as the architect on two city projects that were begun before he took office; • Code enforcement regarding the Clean City and Noise ordinances; • An update on the water meter installation project.

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Putting two paws forward: Grassroots animal advocacy group partners with local law enforcement

By Rachel Brix Tuesday morning, members of the Ozark Animal Alliance sat down with Thomas Achord, Eureka’s police chief and Jimmy Evans, animal control officer, to discuss creating a partnership to help improve the lives of local animals and bolster public safety.

A light mood and laughter set a positive tone for a partnership that could have positive impact on the community.

But Rachel Brix, founder of OAA and chairperson of the Eureka Springs Dog Park Advisory Committee, explained “being animal-friendly is more than being permissive; it’s also about being progressive and proactive.”

Eureka already has a reputation of being an animal-friendly town, as evidenced by the number of pet-friendly lodgings, shops, restaurants and attractions, and just last July a group of volunteers built an off-leash dog park downtown.

By partnering with police and animal control, OAA hopes to build a solid foundation for upholding current codes and laws regarding animal welfare and create a neighborhood watch program to facilitate doing what’s best for the community and its animals.

Member Rebecca Zeleny suggested, “A neighborhood watch for pets is an important addition to the community. Research shows there is a connection between human violence and animal cruelty. With a watch in place, we help local law enforcement protect our pets and community.”

Achord supported that sentiment.

“I’m 100 percent behind the welfare of animals,” Achord said. “... We support it [neighborhood watch]. We can’t be everywhere all the time and advocacy for crime watch is good.”

The partnership between the OAA and law enforcement does not seek to impose additional restrictions or rules, but rather work with community pet owners to provide a standard of care that meets with the expectations of the current city codes and state laws. Jimmy Evans, who has been Eureka Springs’ ACO for six years, agreed with OAA’s stance on promoting responsible pet ownership in the community.

“Education is one thing I really try to promote,” he said.

Evans added that “we are a very fortunate community and I would give us an ‘A’ [with regard to animal welfare] but there’s always room for improvement.”

One of those areas of improvement is continued

enforcement of city code regarding at-large dogs and licensing requirements.

“Licensing and leash laws are standard protocols in most cities,” Brix said. “Licensing ensures dogs are vaccinated against rabies, which is both a city code and state law. And leash requirements keep the public and the dogs safe.”

The OAA also suggested poop bag stations in town to encourage proper disposal of dog waste, which is not only unsightly for residents and visitors alike, but is also a health hazard. Achord indicated the Fraternal Order of Police is in the process of reviewing upcoming expenditures and he would be willing to broach the possibility of funding a handful of stations for the downtown area at their next meeting.

Consistent enforcement of existing codes can also help local rescue efforts. Tracellen Kelly, manager of the Good Shepherd Humane Society Thrift Stores and member of OAA, said, “educating the public on City Codes and consistently enforcing them will help reduce the number of animals that end up at the shelter” because of abandonment and behavioral and health issues.

For example, Evans reported that of the 36 dogs taken into custody in 2014 most were returned to their owners; however, some had to be adopted out, which potentially takes away a home from a shelter dog.

OAA is not a rescue organization, but seeks to assist organizations like Unconditional Love Pet Rescue and GSHS in their efforts by helping to decrease the number of animals they are forced to care for and re-home.

OAA members plan to meet with Evans monthly and are encouraged to keep Achord in the loop on progress and enlist his help as needed. Achord, Evans and OAA hope citizens will “make that call” when they suspect or see an animal in distress, and can do so by calling the police station, 24 hours a day, at 253-8666, or if it’s an emergency, 911.

If Evans is off-duty or unavailable, police officers will respond to the call. Achord enthusiastically noted that the police will “welcome any assistance you [OAA and Eureka citizens] can provide” in helping them ensure animal welfare in the community.

For more information or to volunteer, find Ozark Animal Alliance on Facebook or email ozarkanimal@gmail.com.

Citizen of the Week

Pat Lujan, co-owner of Out on Main Gallery and gardener for Eureka’s Parks and Recreation Commission, is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Lujan applied for the job because he is a “crazy” gardener who is dedicated to keeping alive the gardens that DonE Allen designed and maintained for 11 years. Lujan has been a driving force in the Eureka Springs Downtown Network’s efforts to keep pocket gardens in the downtown area in shape, and adopted a planting bed at the park on North Main.

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Parks to seek grant funding for trails Lovely County Citizen Last year, the Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation Commission received grant awards totaling $150,000 on behalf of the city, according to the Parks and Recreation Director’s report.

The projects awarded are the Spring Garden Trail, the restoration of the Historic Harmon Park Log Building and the building of a 100-person capacity pavilion at Lake Leatherwood City Park.

This year, the Parks Department will begin work on the grant funded projects and will begin seeking funding for some of the trail routes in the Trails Master Plan. Grant money will be sought for more projects, like the pavilion, as part of the Lake Leatherwood City Park Master Plan.

Cooperative effort

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Three Eureka Springs High School groups benefited by working with ESDN Main Street Eureka Springs this holiday season. First, Rachel Hyatt called needing help to fulfill Angel Tree requests by the students. ESDN channeled the money raised by area businesses hosting Santa directly into the needs of the kids. Future Business Leaders of America hosted their second annual holiday cupcake sale and raised $500 for the 2015 and 2016 classes. Last, ESDN was in need of a Christmas tree in Basin Spring Park and the Building Skills class delivered a beautiful tree directly to the park.

Correction The parking lots surrounding the Carroll County Western District Courthouse are owned by the county but leased by the city of Eureka Springs, which receives the revenue from the parking meters. A story in the Dec. 15 issue incorrectly identified the owner of the parking lots.

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How to ensure Eureka’s future EDITOR: I keep seeing in the local papers the wringing of hands as everyone worries about tourist numbers going down, shops closing and what to do about it.

From my perspective the causes are simple — greed and short-sightedness. The downtown properties are owned by about six landlords who continually raise rents — businesses often try to fill their shops with the same things that can be found in any tourist town anywhere in America in order to make lots of small sales by selling in volume. How’s this working for you?

Eureka Springs has appealed and will continue to appeal to a population focused on the following things: 1) As a wedding destination 2) As an arts destination 3) As an historically quaint town Those who come here to get drunk and party can do that anywhere and will probably not come back after a time or two.

As I see it, the following steps need to be taken to ensure the town’s stability and prosperousness: 1) Improve infrastructure by getting grants and loans to improve streets and sidewalks.

2) Building a parking ramp that fits in with the towns’ character — even if it means taking land by

imminent domain.

3) Promoting the culture of the town by supporting the arts more.

4) Encouraging small businesses by giving incentives to business start-ups.

Another auto parts store or mini Walmart is not contributing to the quality of life in Eureka Springs — it only lines the pockets of the landowners.

Sincerely, Cheri Yarborough, PhD Eureka Springs

Lots of questions regarding Butler Hollow EDITOR: Thank you for the update on this weird project. So there is no budget, no deadline, no need, and no concern for the people of Arkansas? Is this only about selling timber?

According to the USDA’s website, “The district is proposing this project to address declining forest health...and enhance native plants …” Where is the evidence of declining forest health? What are the trade-offs to replace an awesome, thriving live forest with “native plants?” How much do they expect to make selling timber, and where does the money go? Answers to these and many other questions would be in a full environmental

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CAPC chairman: Court ruling means CAPC and chamber can’t merge

By Alana Cook

Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotions Commission Chairman Charles Ragsdell said during last Wednesday’s meeting that a recent ruling by a Pulaski County judge barring municipal appropriations to chambers of commerce is another reason “why the CAPC and the chamber cannot merge”.

In an attempt to put to bed a long-running debate over whether the CAPC’s functions should be re-absorbed into the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce, Ragsdell took an adamant stance when he spoke about Pulaski County Circuit Judge Mackie Pierce’s decision.

In a lawsuit involving the cities of Little Rock and North Little Rock, Pierce ruled that the Arkansas Constitution prohibits municipal appropriations to private corporations and that the cities’ effort to describe the payments as service contracts was like “putting lipstick on a pig.” “[The ruling] justifies what I said the last couple of years. There can’t be a merging between the chamber and the CAPC,” Ragsdell told CAPC members.

Ragsdell went on to say that Pierce’s decision stipulates that the city “can only contract with the chamber for specific services.”

He said the CAPC’s current contract with the chamber is for their postage guide, which he said, fits the definition of specific services. CAPC anticipates spending about $32,000 on the guide, according to the 2015 media plan.

“If approached by businesses, tell them we can only help them with specific services,” Ragsdell said.

Ragsdell and CAPC Executive Director Mike Maloney agreed that their proactive stance with tasks such as marketing support requests could set a precedent in light of the case.

“We feel that what we have done with marketing support requests is a pure example of what we are intended to do,” Ragsdell said.

CAPC agreed to Alderman Terry McClung’s request to place its $70,000 reserves into an interest-bearing or money market account.

CAPC finance director Rick Bright said the commission will not have to use any of the reserve funds this year.

He said the CAPC will hold off on the account until it finishes moving all of its funds from Cornerstone to Community First bank next month, though Maloney later clarified that the funds were moved at the beginning of the year.

“It is my understanding that the CAPC made a decision to bid out the bank accounts within the past couple of months,” Cornerstone Bank Board Chairman John Cross said in a later statement to the Citizen. “It is also my understanding that the CAPC is somewhat autonomous, and most probably does not have to have the city’s approval to move their accounts. The bidding process has been done.”

McClung and Ragsdell also deliberated over the definition of a tourism-related business. A proposed ordinance before the Eureka Springs City Council would allow individuals who live outside the city to serve on the CAPC if they own or operate a tourism-related business inside the city.

Ragsdell said he’s asking the city council not to decide on the proposed ordinance until the Arkansas Attorney General’s office issues an opinion on the subject. Ragsdell said he will request the opinion.

Noting that the CAPC was almost abolished several years ago by petition and vote, Cross said in a statement to the Citizen that he remains adamant on his stance that the CAPC and the chamber should merge.

“I don’t think a lot of people understand that this merging is not abolishing the CAPC or the Chamber,” he said.

“CAPC and the Chamber both keep their own boards, their own money, do business as usual, they just meet in one building at different times, as they all

have the same goal, and that is bringing more visitors to town, which is what we desperately need to do. The people are for this merger.”

Cross called Ragsdell’s statements about the recent Pulaski County decision a “smokescreen by CAPC to try to get people off their back and their trail.”

“If there is anything illegal about it in the law, it can be easily corrected by special legislation, as we have done in the past here in Eureka Springs, when our representatives in the House and Senate put special bills through the legislature mentioning that it pertains only to a city of the first class in the Western District of Carroll County,” Cross said.

“It has never been opposed by the legislature.”

Cross said he cares greatly about the “downward spiral the town has taken in the last 20 years but that having the CAPC and chamber operate in two different locations is inefficient.

“With our inefficient operation of having two locations, two staffs, no ad agency, and without a cohesive, consistent image that is communicated to people who could and would come here and spend their money, Eureka will continue to suffer economically and emotionally, until the city determines who it is and promotes itself as such,” Cross said.

“It doesn’t take a ton of development, just some people who care and have a vision.”

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The third and fourth grade choir performs at the Eureka Springs School Board meeting last Thursday.

Eureka school board extends superintendent’s contract

By David F. Dempsey The Eureka Springs School Board in a very short executive session on Thursday extended Superintendent David Kellogg’s contract for one year.

Kellogg was hired with a two-year contract by the board on June 18, 2013. His previous position was as superintendent for the Cossatot River School District in Polk County. Kellogg replaced fortmer superintendent Curtis Turner, who an-

nounced his resignation in May 2013.

In other business, Eureka Springs High School Principal Kathy Lavender announced that for the first time, all high school seniors in the English Language Learners program were going on to attend two- or four-year colleges.

The remainder of the meeting was devoted to a standing-room only concert by third- and fourth-grade choir students.

Resolutions 2015 Wendi La Fey and Diane Newcomb at last weekend’s Resolutions 2015 Invitational Multimedia exhibition at The Space.

The theme gave a nod to collective New Year’s resolutions and featured works by 50 local and regional artists. Several canned and dry goods were collected for local food banks.

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Calendar of Events Now through Feb. 18: Master Gardeners Training Classes Application Period

The Carroll County Master Gardeners will be accepting applications through Feb. 15. Registration is $70. The intensive 40 hour course will take place throughout March at Freeman Heights Baptist Church, covering topics for anyone interested in becoming a master gardener.

Contact Bruce K. Lee at 870-423-2958 or blee@uaex.edu for more information.

Jan. 22: Quilting for Beginners

Holiday Island Quilters Guild will host “Quilting for Beginners” 10 a.m. Jan. 22 at the Holiday Island Clubhouse in Room A on the lower level. The guild welcomes quilters of all ages and skill levels, hosting a monthly meeting the third Thursday of each month. For more information or to register, contact Lynn at 479-363-9052.

Jan. 24: 2015 Beaver Park Polar Plunge

The 2015 Beaver Park Polar Plunge will be held Jan. 24 at the Beaver Park Swim Area. Registration will begin at 10 a.m., with the plunge at 11 a.m. The plunge will benefit Special Olympics Arkansas. For more information, contact Donna Kilmer at 479-366-3216 or donna@specialolympicsarkansas.org.

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8:01 p.m. — An officer filed a report on a disturbance.

9:51 p.m. — A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a male subject for driving while intoxicated.

11:00 p.m. — A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a female subject for driving

will host a showing of Psycho 7 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Auditorium on 35 S. Main St. Tickets are $5 per adult, with children 16 and under free.

Jan. 26: Metafizzies Meeting

The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) will meet 7 p.m. in the reading room of the Christian Science Church at 68 Mountain St. to listen to an audiotape of Syvia Browne followed by a group discussion.

Jan. 27: Holiday Island Fire Department Auxiliary Luncheon

The next Holiday Island Fire Department Auxiliary luncheon will be Jan. 27 in the ballroom of the Holiday Island Clubhouse. Lunch starts at noon with doors opening at 11:30 a.m. for social time. The cost is $8. Reservations are required and need to be made no later than Friday, Jan. 23 to Peggy Arnhart at 479363-6235. Annual membership dues for 2015 will be $12 and may be paid at the meeting.

Feb. 4 - April 9: Carroll County Tax Aide Program

The location in Berryville, at Freeman Heights Baptist Church on 522 W. Freeman Ave., will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays from Feb. 2 to April 6. No appointments are necessary and AARP membership is not required.

Taxpayers are required to bring their prior tax return and any current documents needed to prepare the 2014 tax return. For more information, contact Anne Dray at 479-253-7611.

Feb. 7 and 14: Krewe of Krazo Parades

The Krewe of Krazo will host the fourth annual night parade 6 p.m. Feb. 7. Floats and walking groups participating are asked to be lighted. This year’s theme is “Carnivale Around the World.” The annual day parade will take place 2 p.m. Feb. 14, beginning on Spring Street and continuing past the Pied Piper. Email TonyPopovac@ yahoo.com, call 225-405-9673 or 225405-9672 and visit www.Krazo.Ureeka.org for more information. For an application, visit www.Parade.Ureeka.

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Feb. 17: St. ‘Lizbeth Cake Ball

The Krewe of St. ‘Lizbeth Cake Ball will be held Feb. 17 at the St. Elizabeth Parish Center on Passion Play Road. An early bird cash raw oyster bar will start at 5:30 p.m. and last until 6:30 p.m., with regular festivities beginning at 6 p.m. The royal procession will take place at 6:45 p.m., and dinner will begin 7 p.m. Dinner includes Father Shaun’s crawfish corn bisque, cajun coleslaw, chicken jambalaya, red beans with sausage, grilled shrimp skewers, rice and fresh French bread. Dancing begins at 8 p.m. and the ball ends at 11 p.m. Reservations are strongly encouraged; to reserve tickets, call Rod at 479-253-8864 or 479253-2222. Tickets are $40 per person. Costumes are suggested.

Feb. 21: Turpentine Creek Groundbreaking

The public is invited to the groundbreaking for the Turpentine Creek veterinary clinic 1 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge on 2 Spring Street.

May 9: Spring Village Craft Show

The Tax Aide program, which aims to assist low and middle income taxpayers of all ages with free tax preparation, will have two locations this year. The location in Holiday Island, at the Holiday Island Community Church at 188 Stateline Dr., will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays Feb. 4 through April 9.

Feb. 14: Chocolate Lovers’ Festival

The 11th annual Chocolate Lovers’ Festival will be held Feb. 14. If you are interested in participating, you can find all the forms needed at www. eurekachocfest.org or contact Toni Rose at 479-253-8737 or toni@eurekaspringschamber.com.

The Village at Pine Mountain on Highway 62 E in Eureka Springs will host its annual Spring Village Craft Show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 9. Applications are currently being accepted for booth space. Spaces are 12 by 12 and cost $40. Only handmade items are allowed. For more information, contact Gayle Voiles at 479-244-6907 or 479-253-7047.

while intoxicated and driving left of center.

11:45 p.m. — A male subject was arrested for public intoxication after screaming in the parking lot of a local business.

Jan. 17 3:05 p.m. — An officer checked on a dog in a pen downtown and found that dog had adequate food and water.

3:55 p.m. — An officer checked on the welfare of a fox at a local business. After

the fox scampered off across the road, the officer determined all to be well.

10:57 p.m. — Officers located a man who didn’t pay his tab at a business and the man paid the tab.

11:36 p.m. — A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a male subject for driving while intoxicated, open container, possession of drug paraphernalia, expired driver’s license and no insurance.

Jan. 18

12:56 a.m. — A cashier at a gas station called to report people staying in their car outside the business. Officers spoke with the people and found they were driving through town and decided to sleep for a while, advising them to move on.

Jan. 19 6:38 a.m. — An officer waited to come in contact with a vehicle reported to be driving recklessly but the car never came by.

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Lively Entertainment

By Kristal Kuykendall By Cindy Worley

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Music festival kicks off Thursday

he Ozark Mountain Music Festival is at the Basin Hotel from Thursday through Sunday. See our Lively Entertainment Lineup for days and bands playing there. For those who cannot attend, we have a myriad of other musical acts to entertain you.

Coming from Omaha, Neb. is the Dirty River Ramblers, who describe their music as “down-home jamgrass” or as others say, bluegrass and hillbilly folk. Sweetwater Gypsies will also provide some bluegrass music for your foot-stompin’ pleasure. September’s End, from Fayetteville, has members that play rock, jazz, country and blues. That combination produces an eclectic blend of sounds for your listening pleasure. DownDay Band, from Central Arkansas, will be here. Their single “Stuck on 17” , was recently among the most added songs at Country Radio.

The “Blues” are represented by Brody

Buster of Kansas, The Jeff Horton Band of Bentonville, local band Starseed and Vince Turner from Springdale. Get your “Folk” on with Aisle 24, a family band out of Fayetteville. Terri and the Executives cover those genres and just about everything else, they play Classic Rock, Country, Blues and Pop. For venues and times, see our Lively Entertainment lineup for these and other bands playing here in Eureka Springs this week.

THURSDAY, JAN. 22 • Basin Park Hotel, 12 Spring St., 479253-7837: Mountain Sprout, 8 p.m.

• Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: September’s End, 9:30 p.m.

• Grande Taverne, 37 N. Main St., 479253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169, 169 E. Van Buren, 479-253-7122: Big Dawg Karaoke, 8 p.m.

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• Ozark Mountain Taproom, 140 E. Van Buren, 479-244-6922: Acoustic Jam Night, Beer Specials, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

FRIDAY, JAN. 23 • Basin Park Hotel, 479-253-7837: Dusty Pearls, 7 p.m.; Foley’s Van, 9 p.m.; Hosty Duo, 11 p.m.

• Cathouse / Pied Piper, 82 Armstrong St., 479-363-9976: Sweetwater Gypsies , 8 p.m. to midnight • Chelsea’s, 479-253-6723: Dirty River Ramblers, 9:30 p.m.

• Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-2537020: DJ & Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Arkansas Red, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169, 169 E. Van Buren, 479-253-7122 : DownDay Duo, 9 p.m.

• Henri’s Just One More, 19 1/2 Spring St., 479-253-5795: Juke Box, 9 p.m.

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): DJ Karaoke with Kara • Rowdy Beaver Den, 45 Spring St., 479-363-6444: Terri & Brett, 8 p.m.

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to midnight • Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: Karaoke with Tiny, 7:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, JAN. 24 • Basin Park Hotel: Spring Street Band, 1 p.m.; Dusty Pearls, 3 p.m.; DimeTrip, 5 p.m.; Chucky Waggs, 7 p.m.; Hooten Hallars, 9 p.m.; Shawn James and the Shapeshifters, 11 p.m.

• Cathouse / Pied Piper: Aisle 24, 8 p.m. to midnight • Chelsea’s, 479-253-6723: Dreaming Eagle Benefit: The Blackout Boys, Trickbag, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Brody Buster, 9:30 p.m.

• Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: “A Taste of What’s to Come” Drag Event, 9 p.m. (No Cover) • Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169: DownDay Band, 9 p.m.

• Henri’s Just One More: Juke Box, 9 p.m.

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Jeff Horton Band, 9 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Den: Terri & Brett, noon to 4 p.m.; Vince Turner, 8 p.m. to midnight • Rowdy Beaver Tavern: Terri & the Executives, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

SUNDAY, JAN. 25 • Basin Park Hotel: Brody Buster, noon • Chelsea’s: Brian Martin, 7:30 p.m.

• Eureka Live: DJ, Dancing and Karaoke, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169: Jesse Dean, 7 p.m.

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Texas Holdem, 7 p.m.

• Ozark Mountain Taproom, 479-2446922: Cards against Humanity/Board Games, Beer specials., 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Den: Terri & Brett, 12 noon-4 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Tavern: Game Day with free pool MONDAY, JAN 26 • Chelsea’s: Springbilly, 9:30 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169: Open Mic, 8 p.m.

TUESDAY, JAN. 27 • Chelsea’s: Open Mic, 9:30 p.m.

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Pool Tournament, 7 p.m.

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The Natural Way Rhodiola for emotional and physical health

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iving a happy life, not surprisingly, adds to health and Jim Fain longevity. A supplement that I particularly like is Rhodiola (often part of an adrenal support formula) which helps us smile more easily and does much more. But, first I’m writing about the nature of emotional health to be sure you and I are on the same page.

Emotional health may be the prime influence on physical health. Most distress and illness is caused by holding back and squashing natural action. This is the basis for many emotional imbalances as well as many physical ailments such as headaches, backaches, gastric problems, sleep disturbances and many more common conditions. When the squashing, or holding back, becomes a habit and repeated time and again, chronic physical ailments begin showing up. We even may make ourselves more susceptible to having colds, flu and accidents. Just as our behavior influences our personal health, community health is also influenced. In general, holding back and controlling takes a person out of the flow of life setting up distress both emotional and physical, as well as depriving community around them of their influence.

When a person is enjoying good emotional health, the immune system usually responds in kind, helping the person to get past the ailment. Getting past the ailment doesn’t necessarily mean cure. It could mean adjusting so that life becomes full and rich even though there is an ailment, serious or simple. Healing includes letting go of whatever was being held in place and an open attitude to the excitement and awe of life in a new way. Illness often wakes us up and says, “Come on. Get with it. Life isn’t guaranteed, so find a way to enjoy the awe of life as it is, now.” Trying to control life or the lives of others removes you from the receipt of the wonderful gifts of excitement and awe. Enjoying life in all aspects is the great gift.

To be sure life is complex. the promise of the plant kingdom is one of healing, which brings me to Rhodiola. Because it is now available through conventional wholesalers, Rhodiola’s price has dropped and market forces are at work. A good thing about the delay of the herb coming onto the general market is that there has been time for science to affirm usefulness. And, there is good science behind this herb. Science shows Rhodiola to benefit weight loss, relieves mental and physical See Fain, page 18

Wisecrack Zodiac ARIES: It’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye. Seriously, you need to find that glass eye and put it back on your uncle’s nightstand before he wakes up. He doesn’t need to know where that thing has been.

TAURUS: Every moment has a story, but no one wants to hear your Greek tragedy over the coffee run this morning. What you did with that crazy blonde who wore the eyepatch? Completely different matter.

Gemini: When you feel like your life is spinning in circles, just pop the lid and get out of the blender.

You may be an acquired taste, but you’re too weird to water yourself down in a socially acceptable smoothie.

CANCER: Seven is an important number on Wednesday. Could be how many millions you win in the lottery or how many parking tickets you receive. Either way, it will be a pulse-pounding day.

LEO: When you get to the end of your rope, don’t just tie a knot.

Unravel it a bit and weave a nifty plant hanger with beads and ceramic turtles. If you’re going to lose your mind, do it in style.

VIRGO: Each path has a few bumps, but you’ve been axle-deep in the off-roading challenge for a while. Tuesday gives you an opportunity to smooth out the highway ahead. Take it, unless you’re really into climbing rocks with that 1983 Ford Focus.

LIBRA: There’s a place and time for everything. What you have in mind shouldn’t be done during the “I do” part of your brother’s wedding. Where would you get that many ferrets in tiny drag queen outfits anyway?

SCORPIO: Your chance to become rich and famous happens at 10:15 a.m. on Friday. It’s also happening 300 miles away from you, so tough luck on that. Good thing you have no desire for groupies, man-

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sions and unlimited vodka.

SAGITTARIUS: You form an unusual friendship with a slightly bent spork this weekend. Everyone will tell you that being together is wrong, but you know you’re the one who can straighten him out.

Celebrate your togetherness with mashed potatoes and cole slaw.

CAPRICORN: If clouds had linings, wouldn’t they leak less often? These are the thoughts keeping you up at night. You’ll either become a start-up entrepreneur or someone on really good prescribed

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AQUARIUS: Sure, you can know your place, just don’t stay there because it’s nowhere near your outrageous home base. It is a great spot to drop off dirty laundry and spare car parts, though.

PISCES: Progress is made one step at a time, but you don’t have patience for that. Try skipping merrily down the path before you strap on the jet pack.

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The Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission is accepting resumes for a part-time Assistant Events Manager. The position involves dealing with the public in planning and staging special events, festivals and assistance with activities at the City Auditorium. For a complete job description, go to www.CAPC.biz under employment opportunities.

Resumes should be sent to: CAPC Box 522, Eureka Springs, Arkansas 72632 or delivered to 121 E. Van Buren, Suite 3 B. The City of Eureka Springs is an EOE.

Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas

APARTMENT MANAGER Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas is currently accepting applications for the position of Part Time Apartment Manager for Ozark Meadows Senior Complex located in Berryville, AR. The person selected for this Part-Time position will work twenty hours (20) per week insuring the complex is fully rented, properly maintained, and that all required paperwork is completed in a proper and timely manner. This position starts at $9.00/hour and carries an employee benefit package and 403(b) plan.

Apply at

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The shelter’s phone number is 479-253-9188. The shelter has dogs of almost every size and breed and cats of every color and personality. During January any dog or cat 4 months or older can be adopted for just $25. Adopt a pet and save a life, and thank you for caring.

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stress, improves thinking, enhances athletic performance, in a three-month clinical trial demonstrated improved male performance and helped lift depressive symptoms. Small amounts of Rhodiola are useful with the suggested amount taken each day generally to be between 100300 m.g., or 1-3 capsules. This is classified as a bidirectional and adaptogenic herb which means, if necessary it will lower that which is elevated and raise that which is too low. Science, supports this in

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impact statement.

Are the timely “specific written comments” just to give the U.S. Forest Service a blank check to pollute the air we breathe, for many years to come, any time they get the funds?

It is nice to know the U.S. Forest Service hopes “smoke won’t become a problem for people.” Wood smoke is deadly. People die from smoke inhalation, not from the flames.

Koloski’s statement is surprising. “We look at wind speed, direction, relative humidity, temperature and all environmental factors before we burn. Our goal is to have as little impact as possible with smoke from prescribed fires.”

Fires will last for days or weeks. Wind and other factors change with the fire. It is simple physics. In a large concentrated fire, hot air rises affecting wind patterns. Please

the reduction of stress which then causes a drop in cortisol also known as the sickness hormone.

Rhodiola extract is thought to be quite safe, as there are no known contraindications with other drugs/herbs. Of course as is true for all food and medicines some people may be sensitive or even allergic.

In my own experience with the herb I noticed a gentle increase in alertness after taking it, if you are not familiar with this feeling the “jazz” of it may be disquieting.

Also, I noticed a more even feeling, sort of a live and let live sense. A happiness and health herb... quite a concept. do a search on Google and YouTube of burning cedar trees.

According to Koloski, “If a unit is burned this year, in three to five years, we will burn it again.” That does not make me feel much better. I thought it was a onetime deal.

The definition of “deforestation” is a question of semantics. Simply put, this project with no name, is about burning live cedar trees, releasing toxic emissions and old deposits of carbon dioxide sequestered in the forest, and eliminating nature’s way of taking carbon dioxide from the air and releasing oxygen needed to survive.

Sending notification to 200 people is not enough. Have EPA and the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality been advised and consulted?

For more details, please Google “USDA Forest Service Butler Hollow Project 43537” and look at the two PDF files.

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Transition

Margaret (Maggie) Helen Duran

Margaret (Maggie) Helen Duran, 91 of Berryville, passed away Thursday, Jan. 15.

She was born on June 2, 1923 in Ringwood Manor, New Jersey. She was a daughter of John and Gloria (de Palacin) McGee. Maggie was a member of the St. Anne Catholic Church in Berryville. She worked as the manager of the St. Vincent De Paul thrift shop for many years. She was co-founder of the St. Anne Conference for the St. Vincent De Paul Society and was manager of the Martha Mary House for abused women. She received a Humanitarian Award from the Berryville Chamber of Commerce and a Community Service Award from the Eureka Springs and Berryville Masonic Lodges. She enjoyed sewing and painting in her spare time.

She is survived by one son, Stephen & wife Marja Duran of Green Forest; grandchildren, Joy Gloria Duran of Lahti, Finland; Timothy Aarre Duran of Berryville, AR; several other family members and numerous friends.

Margaret married Stephen Duran Jan. 1, 1960 who preceded her in death. She was also preceded by her parents, John & Gloria McGee, son, John Duran, three sisters, Gloria McGee, Anita McGee Fischer,

Transition Ruth L. Havens, 82 of Eureka Springs, passed away Jan. 14. She was born on Aug. 9, 1932 in Chicago, Ill. She was a daughter of John W. and Ethel L. (LeBaron) Auberg.

Ruth is survived by two sons: Dan & wife Ann Collins; Tim & wife Jill Collins; grandchildren, Tony Collins, Candy Collins, Jason Collins, Tiffany Collins, Sean Collins, Cherrie LaFarr and 13 great grandchildren, and a host of other family and friends. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents: John and Ethel Auberg, brothers, Dick Auberg, Donald Auberg, first husband, John Collins, second husband, Bruce Havens, sons, David Collins, Steve Collins, and Tom Collins.

There will be no services at this time.

Cremation arrangements were made with

June 2, 1923 – Jan. 15, 2015

Mary McGee Williams, one brother, John McGee. Funeral service will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements were made with Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Shop, 1844 Hwy. 62 W., Berryville, AR 72616 or St. Anne Catholic Church, 614 S. Main, Berryville, AR 72616. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.

Ruth L. Havens

Aug. 9, 1932 – Jan. 14, 2015

Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.

January 22, 2015 – Lovely County Citizen – Page

Book signing

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New ambulance

Photo by Nancy Kemp

Eureka Springs artist Zeek Taylor signed copies of his book ‘Chimps Having Fun,’ on Saturday at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. The book is a collection of Taylor’s chimp paintings, each with a unique name and story. Pictured with Taylor are (from left) Eve Finkbeiner, 6, Ash Finkbeiner, 4, and Ivy Patrick, 10, the daughters of writer Desiree Finkbeiner of Rogers. There was a great turnout for the event and the line of those waiting to greet Taylor and purchase a book was steady during the four hours he was there.

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Michael Merry, Eureka Springs Hospital Commission chairman, passes the check to Mayor Butch Berry for a new ambulance. ‘The Eureka Springs Hospital is donating this ambulance to the citizens of Eureka Springs,’ Merry said. Several hospital commissioners, the hospital administrator and ESFD personnel attended. From left to right are Bob Walling; Mary Jean Sell; Dr. Jack Pritchard; Pam Crockett; Anna Ahlman; Chris Bariola, ES hospital administrator; Billie Summers, interim ESFD chief; and Nick Samac, ESFD captain.

Palacios, Weems chosen as ESHS Elks student of the quarter

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Juan Luis Palacios, pictured with Dr. Ken Brown of the Elks Lodge, and Sarah Weems, with ESHS Principal Kathy Lavender, have been chosen at the Elks Student of the Quarter. Both students are hard-working, high-achieving students. Weems is active in National Honors Society and is very musically gifted. Palacios has been successful not only academically, but is also one of the top art students.

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Page 20 – Lovely County Citizen – January 22, 2015

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