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Non-discrimination ordinance Locals respond to decision to overturn Fayetteville ordinance

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled Jan. 31 to overturn Fayetteville’s non-discrimination ordinance, and Eureka Springs citizens are left wondering what that decision means for the city’s own ordinance extending civil rights

protections to LGBT people.

Lamont Richie, who advocated for Ordinance 2223 four years ago, said the Arkansas Supreme Court ruled that a state law meant to pre-empt local civil rights ordinances would override Fayetteville’s non-discrimination ordinance. Richie remembered when that

state law was passed, saying it was approved with an emergency clause. He immediately began working with the Eureka Springs City Council, Richie said, to get a non-discrimination ordinance on the books before the new state law took effect.

“I took Fayetteville’s ordinance and

tweaked it, changed it to make it more workable from an administrative point in Eureka,” Richie said. “I retyped it and sent it to (then-alderman) James DeVito that Sunday. It was introduced Monday at council and was passed 5-0 with an emergency clause, so it went into effect See Ordinance, page 3

Fiddler on the Roof, Jr.

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The cast and crew of Eureka Springs High School’s production of Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. pose together after Saturday night’s performance. The performance was a smashing success, with the high school auditorium filled to the brim during both weekend performances.

n Workshop on code enforcement

n School board OKs budget for 2020-21

n Highlanders reach conference final

Council directs mayor to set meeting with planning, HDC

Spring break to fall week later in 2019-20 school calendar

Shake off slow start to defeat Cotter in tournament semis

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C4 board explores DISPATCH Desk internships for students

By Kelby Newcomb

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The Connect 4 Board is hoping to have jobs lined up for students when they graduate from the program.

C4 director James Knight told the board at its Wednesday meeting that the program is working with companies in the area to develop internship positions for students.

“Our objective is to try to get with every business and industry partner and try to bring them on board,” he said. “We want to try to get a home for some of our seniors to go to. Tyson Foods is already in the works to set up some internships because they want some of our students.”

Knight said he is excited about the internships.

“I think this is what needs to happen,” he said. “Junior and senior year you’re going through these classes, and at the end of the road there should be a job there for you to land at. We need to get a variety of jobs so that all our students can take a good look, see what’s out there, make a decision and get going in life.”

Knight said the Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation visited the Carroll County Career Center recently and held mock interviews for the students.

“I think overall it was a really good exercise,” he said. “Some of the students realized they’re going to have to take it more seriously. I think it was a success. It was a real eye-opener. I want to set up some more mock interviews before the end of the semester. Hopefully for round two we’ll have a little more improvement.”

C4 administrative assistant and board secretary Jennifer Winkle updated the board on the ABB Robot, which she said is scheduled to be delivered the first week of March.

Board member Bud Phillips asked if the students will be using the robot to learn how to perform maintenance on one. Knight said the students will be learning how to operate it and do preventative maintenance on it.

“From what I’ve gathered talking with them, they’ve got a lot of different ABB Robots in production at Tyson,” Knight said.

“They’re going to need a tech to get out there and service it. A maintenance guy will perform a few tests to try to isolate what the problem is, and, if it’s in his scope, he can make the repair. If it’s something more intense, a representative from their factory will have to come make the repair.”

He said the students will also be starting OSHA-10 training the first week of March.

“We’ve got all the seats we need to do the training, and Jennifer has all the students enrolled,” Knight said. “We plan to do it the first week of March. We’ll do it as a class.

It will take 10 hours, and we should have plenty of time to get it done.”

He said they should be able to complete the training in one week and maybe a couple of days the following week.

“Everybody that we’ve talked to that has come in and talked to the students has emphasized safety,” Knight said. “Any kind of safety training they can get makes them look better on their application.”

Green Forest Superintendent Matt Summers asked how many certifications the seniors will be leaving the program with since they will have been in the program for only one year.

“I’m thinking four,” Knight said. “They’ll have the common core, the Industrial Maintenance Level I and OSHA-10. We’re going to get Welding I, and depending on ability they’ll be able to try for an American Welding Society (AWS) workforce certification.”

“So that’s potentially five in one year,” Summers said. “That’s pretty good.”

“It’s been a whirlwind getting started,” Knight said. “We’re trying to pull as much into it as we can. As the years go on, we’re going to have a more solid foundation and a much better direction.”

Summers also asked about having tours of the career center for middle school students.

“In middle school, kids who are associated with band, choir or athletics — they do well,” he said. “Kids who aren’t attached struggle. If we can flip that switch for a sixth-grader who comes in and sees this, then that kid just got attached. That was my See C4, page 4

Feb. 4 9:32 a.m. — An officer responded to a report of someone breaking into an area church and took a report.

10:29 a.m. — A caller advised her son was banging on the door of her house and causing a disturbance. She requested an officer to respond. Officers responded, and everything was OK. 5:16 p.m. — A caller advised of a reckless driver that almost ran him off the road, passed on a double yellow and was driving at a high rate of speed. An officer responded and made a traffic stop after witnessing violations. The driver was arrested for driving on a revoked license and no proof of insurance.

Feb. 5 3:45 p.m. — An officer responded to a local residence to deliver a message.

3:50 p.m. — An officer filed a report on theft of property.

5:19 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a dead deer in the roadway and removed it.

8:29 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of a suspicious male and located the subject, who advised he was waiting in the area for a ride home.

Feb. 6 11:12 a.m. — Carroll County Dispatch requested an officer to respond to a local doctor’s office for a 911 hangup. An officer responded, and everything checked OK. Feb. 7 12:47 p.m. — Officers responded to a residence, trying to locate an individual for an interview. As a result, a subject was arrested on an outstanding Carroll County warrant.

Feb. 8 2:51 a.m. — An officer responded to an alarm at an area business.

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ed to a report of a disturbance, and the individuals were separated for the night. A report was taken.

12:55 p.m. — An officer arrested a subject on an outstanding Eureka Springs Police Department warrant.

4:20 p.m. — An officer responded to a local residence in reference to a disturbance with a neighbor.

The officer spoke to both parties, and the situation was resolved.

Feb. 9 1:12 a.m. — A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a subject for driving while intoxicated and implied consent.

1:47 a.m. — An officer responded to an area bed and breakfast for a report of a couple entering the residence that were not guests.

10:10 a.m. — A caller advised of a maroon vehicle that passed two vehicles on a double yellow in a curve and was driving at a high rate of speed. An officer made contact with the driver after he had parked and advised him of the complaint. The officer warned him of his reckless behavior.

11:17 a.m. — A caller reported a tan truck driving through a neighborhood at fast speeds. Information was given to officers to patrol the area for speeders.

Feb. 10 8:36 a.m. — A caller requested officers to respond for a suspicious vehicle that came onto their property and shouldn’t be there because the business was closed.

Officers responded and spoke with the reporting party, who advised they didn’t need a report on the incident but wanted extra patrol for their store.

6:44 p.m. — A caller reported a brown vehicle coming from Holiday Island having trouble staying in their lane and driving erratically. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the vehicle.

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Council directs mayor to schedule workshop with planning, HDC

By Samantha Jones Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

The Eureka Springs City Council is depending on Mayor Butch Berry to set up a workshop with the planning and historic district commissions regarding code enforcement.

On Monday night, alderwoman Mickey Schneider said she wanted to be sure both commissions have all the guidelines they need to do their jobs. Schneider said it’s integral to the city that commissions follow every rule they’re given.

“The whole city has gotten really complacent and we know our neighbors. We know our friends,” Schneider said. “We trust them, and therefore we let little things … slide, and there can be repercussions that are not good.”

Alderwoman Melissa Greene asked who enforces the code in Eureka Springs, and Berry said that’s up to building inspector Bobby Ray. Greene then asked HDC chairman Steve Holifield how the commission handles complaints.

“Someone can come in and there’s a form to fill out saying you’ve seen some-

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the next day.”

Richie continued, “The idea then was if it was in effect before the state law went into effect, we’d have an argument that state law didn’t apply. But then the state law changed to ‘enact or enforce.’ “ Richie said Fayetteville has been fighting the state to keep its non-discrimination ordinance in place for years now. It’s not over yet, he said, because the Arkansas Supreme Court hasn’t decided if the non-discrimination ordinance is constitutional.

“When Fayetteville had its first non-discrimination ordinance taken to the ballot, it was a nasty, nasty, nasty fight,” Richie said. “It’s been a long

thing you think is violating code and you want to investigate it,” Holifield said.

The complaint first comes to city preservation officer Glenna Booth, Holifield said, and then Ray takes a look at it. Holifield said the HDC receives a report from Booth once the investigation is complete. Greene asked planning commission charwoman Ann Tandy-Sallee if they follow the same procedure, and Tandy-Sallee said they don’t.

“We had a form about complaints that would make it easier,” Tandy-Sallee said.

“There was a lot of discussion. People were afraid that they would be giving up who gave the complaint and there would be retaliation.”

Greene suggested that the council receive a report from commission chairs on a quarterly basis to be sure everything is running well, and alderwoman Susan Harman said she’d like for both commissions to have a workshop with the council and city employees once a year.

“Knowing the procedures that are in place by the city would be beneficial to those individuals to see what’s working

and what’s not working,” Harman said.

“If I were sitting in your shoes, I’d say a workshop every year would be beneficial.”

Berry said that’s a policy the commissions should establish for themselves.

“They’ve got their own procedures and policies for their organization,” Berry said. “To direct them, we’re going to interfere with change in their policies, and it’s up to them to change their policies.”

Schneider moved to pass a resolution mandating that both commissions have a workshop once a year, and alderman Bob Thomas said he wasn’t sure about approving a resolution.

“I don’t want a resolution that says we’re going to do it every year,” Thomas said. “I think that’s overkill. City council can set up that workshop any time we want. We could have two a year if we wanted to.”

Alderman Terry McClung suggested directing Berry to set up the workshop, and Berry said he wouldn’t have a problem doing that. Schneider withdrew her

motion and Berry agreed to communicate with the commissions to see what works best for them.

Also at the meeting, Berry presented the State of the City for 2018. Berry said the city showed improvement in 2018 and continues to do so, saying everyone who works for the city has helped bring costs down.

“Rather than continuing the practice of withdrawing money from the reserves as we’ve done for many years, we actually deposited $572,779 into the reserves,” Berry said. “My sincere thanks to all who have made the shift in thinking and action to bring about these positive results for the citizens of Eureka Springs.”

Berry continued, “Working together in a positive manner can solve problems easier and quicker. We’ve been fortunate to have public servants in the departments and commission and task force within the city truly dedicated to serving in every possible manner.”

The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, at The Auditorium.

time, and it’s still dragging on. If it goes to another trial, it could be two or three years before this is settled.”

Local artist Zeek Taylor remembered hosting fundraisers promoting Fayetteville’s non-discrimination ordinance and said he has many friends who are affected by the Arkansas Supreme Court’s decision.

“I was worried their ordinance wouldn’t pass, and I did everything I could to help promote them,” Taylor said. “This seems really personal to me, because of my connection with Fayetteville. I was devastated when I got the news.”

Taylor continued, “I thought we had come so far in the state and in this country for human rights, for equality for all, and this is another setback. I was mad,

I was sad and I still am –– almost to the point that I think, ‘Why do I live in this state?’ I’m so disappointed this has happened in my state.”

Taylor said he’s not giving up yet. He intends to stay in Arkansas to support equality, Taylor said.

“I’m here to fight. If I leave and everyone left, then we’ve lost the fight,” Taylor said, “so I will continue to fight for equality.”

Mayor Butch Berry said he hasn’t heard anything from the state about Ordinance 2223.

“I have no idea. I mean, I haven’t gotten any good answers from our attorney,” Berry said. “I’ve talked to the ACLU about it. We’re just not sure what to think.”

Many of the problems with the Fayetteville ordinance, Berry said, are not a problem in Eureka Springs.

“The main issue is the constitutionality,” Berry said. “That was never decided.”

Berry said he’s concerned with the state legislature overriding decisions made by cities.

“The way the legislature is acting, they’re taking away home rule from the cities,” Berry said. “They don’t really seem to care or put a lot of importance on what the local people vote on and say.”

The only way that will change, Berry said, is if Arkansans start voting differently.

“Until the people get up and change how they vote,” Berry said, “I don’t See Ordinance, page 4

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ES board approves proposed budget for 2020-21

By Kelby Newcomb CCNNews@cox-internet.com

The Eureka Springs School Board voted Monday to approve the proposed budget for the 2020-21 school year and related election documents.

Superintendent Bryan Pruitt said the May election will have two school board positions on the ballot, and the millage rate will remain at 36.13 mills.

The board voted to approve the 201920 School Calendar.

“One noticeable difference is that spring break will be the fourth week of

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know if anything is going to change, which is kind of scary. What the legislators are doing with home rule is atrocious. When you have that kind of action by the legislators, there’s no telling what’s going to happen.”

Berry said he feels lucky Eureka Springs doesn’t have to worry about discrimination as much as other cities in Arkansas, and Taylor agreed.

“I’m so glad I live in Eureka Springs,”

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thinking. I believe the sooner we can bring them in the better.”

March instead of the third,” Pruitt said, “because spring break has to be the 38th week of the fiscal year. They start counting in July, so our spring break will be a week later than this year.”

The board voted to approve a correction to the stipend salary schedule for 2018-19.

“Last year when we approved it, one was inadvertently left off at the very bottom,” Pruitt said. “We left off where it’s supposed to say ‘yearbook high school-$600.’ It doesn’t change the total amount. It’s still $45,200 for the stipend

salary schedule. We need to correct that.”

The board also voted to renew its financial agreement with First Security Beardsley, approving a new three-year contract.

“We use Beardsley and hire them to take care of anything we do financially,” Pruitt said. “We’ve been with them ever since I’ve been here. They’re good professionals, and I have no problem recommending our district stay with Beardsley.”

The board later voted to accept the resignations of cafeteria worker Lisa Knight and high school math teacher Nancy Stainer.

Taylor said. “Our ordinance was more of a statement that yes, we accept all people in Eureka Springs, and I think that’s going to hold true, ordinance or not.”

Richie said prejudice is alive and well in Carroll County, recalling when former Sheriff Randy Mayfield was caught using a homophobic slur to describe him last year. Richie was serving his fourth and final term on the Carroll County Quorum Court when the incident happened.

“It shows mindset. It shows attitude,”

Richie said. “Whether it’s done privately or publicly, those kinds of attitudes exist. Homophobia, racism and sexism exist, and that needs to be rooted out and exposed.”

Richie continued, “Unless people have the guts to stand up and speak out, this kind of stuff is going to continue.

I think that’s a problem people ignore.

If it doesn’t affect them directly, they’re just not going to worry about it. But it does affect us as a community. It reflects on us as a community.”

“I say ‘yes.’ I’m about pulling anybody in here for a tour of the facility,” Knight said.

Phillips said seeing the older students at work also could inspire middle schoolers to pursue the program. Chris Claybaker, economic development director for Berryville, said that would help create sustainability for the program as well.

Claybaker mentioned that North Arkansas College (NAC) is interested in developing a relationship with the C4 program.

Phillips voiced concern on the prospect, advising the board be careful about bringing new partners on board.

“There’s a reason that we started this

program,” he said. “The reason was at the time we didn’t feel like there were places that filled our needs. I get really concerned because I don’t want to see this sucked into some other program in 10 years and get right back to the reason we started this.”

Claybaker said he believes it is worth talking to prospective partners like NAC to see what they can offer the students.

“Some of the value is what NAC brings,” he said. “Students could leave our program not only having 20 certificates but also 12 hours of college credit.”

Claybaker said they should meet with representatives to discuss the ideas.

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Highlanders advance to conference final

By Scott Loftis

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YELLVILLE — The Eureka Springs Highlanders defeated Cotter 50-39 Tuesday to advance to the championship game of the 2A-1 conference tournament.

Still, Eureka Springs coach Brian Rambo found some cause for concern in his team’s performance — in particular, a sluggish first half that ended with the Highlanders trailing fourth-seeded Cotter 23-19.

Eureka Springs kicked things up a notch in the second half to secure its 15th consecutive victory, but Rambo pointed out that as the Highlanders move deeper into postsea-

son play, one bad half can be fatal.

“I thought we just weren’t locked in for a half,” Rambo said. “I thought we went over there and took them for granted. …

That was my message at halftime: If you get into a game in the regional tournament or the state tournament and you play a half like that, it could cost you. As a group, we’ve got to play every quarter.”

On the flip side, if the Highlanders can replicate their third-quarter performance, they’ll be hard to handle. Eureka Springs (29-5) outscored Cotter 18-10 as guards Matthew Lester and Griffin Taylor began to heat up.

Lester, a freshman, had eight points in the third quarter. Taylor, a senior, hit two three-pointers in the final 2:25. The second, from the left baseline, put the Highlanders up 37-33 at the end of the quarter.

Senior guard Garrett Cross helped his teammates by driving inside and passing the ball out for wide-open shots.

“He got some big shots for Griffin Taylor,” Rambo said. “That kind of put us over the top. I think Garrett did a good job in that third quarter of involving other guys.”

Eureka Springs scored the first seven points of the fourth quarter, capped by a Cross three-pointer and a driving layup

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from Taylor, to push its lead to 11 at 44-33.

Cross finished with 21 points to lead Eureka Springs. Taylor finished with 13, including 10 in the second half, and Lester scored 10.

The Highlanders will face Yellville-Summit in the championship game at 8:30 p.m.

Friday. Depending on the outcome of that game, Eureka Springs will play a first-round game on Wednesday, Feb. 20, or Thursday, Feb. 21, in the 2A West Regional Tournament at Danville.

Rambo said he expects his team to be sharper on Friday.

“I think we’ll be very focused,” he said.

Flippin rallies to nip Lady Highlanders

By Scott Loftis CarrollCountyNews@cox-internet.com

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Eureka Springs junior guard Gracie Lester goes up for a layup in the Lady Highlanders’ game against Flippin on Tuesday in the 2A-1 conference tournament in Yellville. Lester scored a season-high 17 points for Eureka Springs in a 43-42 loss.

YELLVILLE — Part of building a successful basketball program is learning to win close games. The Eureka Springs Lady Highlanders aren’t quite there. Yet. On Tuesday, Flippin fought back from a 15-point deficit midway through the second quarter to beat Eureka Springs 43-42 in the semifinals of the 2A-1 conference tournament at Yellville.

Fourth-seeded Flippin (11-18) led for less than two minutes in the entire game, but made two go-ahead baskets in the final 49.5 seconds to beat the top-seeded Lady Highlanders (22-13), the regular-season conference champions.

“We have to learn to finish teams off, keep our foot on the gas,” said first-year Eureka Springs coach Ryan Sanchez.

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ers were plagued by turnovers and missed shots. Leading 40-39, Eureka Springs took possession with 1:28 left and got a shot close to the basket. But the ball didn’t fall. Flippin got the rebound but the Lady Bobcats were called for a travel. Disaster struck for the Lady Highlanders on their next possession when Flippin stole the ball and converted a layup in transition to take its first lead since the 6:51 mark of the first quarter.

Junior guard Gracie Lester made two free throws with 35.4 seconds left to put Eureka Springs back in front at 42-41, but a Flippin layup with 23.5 seconds left put the Lady Bobcats ahead to stay.

The Lady Highlanders had one final shot, but missed with 11.1 seconds left. The ball went out of bounds to Flippin, which was then able to run out the clock.

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the game at 25-10 when junior Katelyn Ross made a three-pointer from the right baseline with 4:05 left in the second quarter.

But Flippin closed the first half with a 10-2 run to cut the Lady Highlanders’ lead to seven, 27-20, by halftime.

The Lady Bobcats chipped away in the third quarter, pulling within one point, 3332, on a three-pointer with 3:57 left in the third quarter.

Eureka Springs junior forward Megan Holloway had five of the Lady Highlanders’ points during a 7-0 run that pushed the lead back to 40-32 with 6:52 left in the fourth quarter. But Eureka Springs scored just two more points the rest of the way as Flippin fought back to steal the victory.

“Flippin was definitely the aggressor,” Sanchez said. “The moment seemed too big for us at times.”

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lead Eureka Springs, including 13 in the first half. Holloway added 11 and junior forward Shelby Little scored nine for the Lady Highlanders.

“We just shot ourselves in the foot,” Sanchez said. “We missed a lot of layups. Turnovers were an issue, too, toward the end.

It’s just not finishing, being strong with the ball.”

Sanchez pointed out that the Lady Highlanders have struggled to win close games

this season. Perhaps that’s to be expected from a team that doesn’t have a senior on its roster and is still growing after winning just nine games over the previous four seasons.

“That’s a maturation process, learning to relish in that moment and welcome it,” Sanchez said.

Eureka Springs will play Decatur in the third-place game of the conference tournament at 4 p.m. Friday. Depending on the outcome of that game, the Lady Highlanders will open play in the 2A West Regional Tournament in Danville on Wednesday, Feb. 20, or Thursday. Feb. 21.

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Big Puppy is a 4-year-old female Heeler mix. She knows how to sit and is working on her leash skills. Big Puppy is high-energy and treat motivated. If you are looking for a loyal companion, then look no further. She is spayed and has her shots. She’s available for adoption at the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter, located on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs.

The shelter is open from noon to 5 p.m. every day but Tuesday and Wednesday. The shelter’s phone number is 479-253-9188.

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Almost any time of the year can be emotionally tough for many people, so a column on depression is timely. While Jim Fain everyone feels blue or down every now and then, true depression is different. The symptoms are pretty broad with all patterns having a base of irritability, anxiety and reduced hope. Depression can have big cycles with very high highs and very low lows (bipolar), smaller cycles (cyclothymia), very low lows without cycles (major depression) or a chronic sort of having a wet-blanket-mostly-covering life (dysthymic depression). Seasonal changes due to the loss of sunlight can be a problem, as well as not exercising enough. Depression has different sources.

There are physical and emotional causes of depression.

Physical causes can be prescribed drugs, unintended drug combinations, recreational drugs, quitting coffee, quitting smoking, chronic aches and pains, to list just a few. Emotional causes mostly have to do with turning the feeling of anger inward and beating yourself up by telling yourself you’re no good or that life is no good.

Sometimes, a gland may not be functioning properly such as your thyroid and when estrogens are out of range in both men and women depression and anxiety follow.

Lab tests such as TSH (thyroid), estradiol, progesterone, DHEA and testosterone can be easily done to find out if there is a problem.

Dealing with depression

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Preston Hyatt is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Hyatt, pictured with Eureka Springs High School principal David Gilmore, was recently selected to receive the Northwest Arkansas Career and Technical Leadership Award. He will be honored by the Northwest Arkansas Council on Feb. 26.

To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com.

Some supplements like vitamin D and DL-Phenylalanine help prevent mood change, especially those connected to not enough sunlight. Several supplements are exceptional in lifting depression. The newest one I’ve found is Uridine which can lift mood and in many improves mood. The amino acid L-5HTP which when given in the proper amount is as effective for many as Prozac without the nasty side effects (just don‘t use it along with it or any of its prescribed cousins).

SAMe and Saint John’s Wort are both useful, though SAMe shouldn’t be used if the depression is bipolar and Saint John’s Wort can effect the dosage of some prescribed drugs. Studies have shown fish oil to be effective in reducing the degree of depression over time. L-theanine is widely found in wide use in Japan. Benefits include promoting relaxation without drowsiness, improved learning and concentration, reducing stress and anxiety that may set off depression. The newest data shows that supplementing with a quality probiotic daily helps, too.

There are many ways to deal with depression, no one needs to suffer endlessly, and life is too short not to feel a range of emotions including happiness.

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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.

Feb. 15: Foreign Film Series

The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library continues its free foreign film series with a showing of the Chilean film “A Fantastic Woman” at 6 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 15. The penultimate selection tells the story of Marina, a transgender woman whose life is thrown into turmoil after the death of her partner.

Mourning the loss of the man she loved, she finds herself under intense scrutiny from those with no regard for her privacy. This film is rated R. Admission and popcorn are free. For more information, go to the events calendar at EurekaLibrary.org or call 479-253-8754.

Feb. 17: EUUF Service

Rev. Blake Lasater, minister of First United Methodist Church, will speak at

the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (EUUF) at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at 17 Elk St. For a ride to the Sunday service, call 479-981-0799 by noon the Saturday before.

Feb. 18: Metafizzies Meeting

The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) meeting will feature a video presentation on the spiritual teacher Mooji at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, at the Heart of Many Ways at 68 Mountain St. All are welcome.

Feb. 20: Lenten Study

The ladies of the First Christian Church of Eureka Springs invite everyone to join them in a Lenten Study, “Entering the Passion of Jesus,” starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, in

the basement classrooms at 763 Passion Play Road.

to the Sunday service, call 479-981-0799 by noon the Saturday before.

Feb. 24: Souper Sunday

Feb. 26: Photography Talk

The Holiday Island Fire Department Auxiliary is holding their annual Souper Sunday to benefit the Holiday Island Fire Department at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at the Holiday Island Country Club.

Soups will be served beginning at 10 a.m. The charge is $7 per adult and $3 per child. All soups, breads and desserts are homemade by the members. A choice of beverage is included in the price.

Feb. 24: EUUF Service

Rabbi Rob returns to the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship with ‘What is wisdom and do you have it?’ at 11 a.m.

Sunday, Feb. 24, at 17 Elk St. For a ride

Steven D. Foster, a photographer, lecturer, consultant and writer, will show his photographic slides at the Carnegie Library Annex from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26. He is the author or co-author of 18 books, including being the senior author of three Peterson Field Guides.

Feb. 28: Issues on Aging

The Issues on Aging group will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church of Eureka Springs at 195 Huntsville Road. This group is free to all in Carroll County.

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ANNUAL SPRING FLING AUCTION to Benefit the Clear Spring School. Live Music, Great Food, ART and Much More! March 9 - Main Stage, 6 to 9. Call Clear Spring School for ticket information 49-253-7888.

HOUSEKEEPER/Dual Position in Cabin Resort in Beaver Lake/Mundell Area. Must be dependable, able to work flexible schedule, have transportation, Cell phone. Sundays a must. Great starting pay.

Call 479-363-9991 to set up application/interview time.

LOCAL FLAVOR CAFE & AQUARIUS TAQUERIA are accepting applications for all positions! Drop off applications/resumes at Local Flavor Cafe MondayFriday between 2-5pm. 71 South Main, Eureka Springs.

GOOD SHEPHERD HUMANE SOCIETY is hiring for the following position, Full-Time Dog Tech. Apply in person at the shelter, 6486 Hwy 62.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST Church's Jubilee Ringers are looking for people who enjoy learning new things. Ringing Bells to create beautiful music is a fun art form. This group takes part in concerts and competition. Counting is important, so if you can maybe you should talk to Beverly Beard, email her at gregory@arkansas.net or beard beverly@yahoo.com.

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH Father David Angus, Vicar We are a welcoming and diverse community. We invite you to join with us as we seek and serve Christ in all persons. Taize Service 1st Thursday, 6 p.m.

Sunday services: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 28 Prospect, Eureka Springs 479-253-8610 THE 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.

WINTER FARMERS' MARKET, Thursday 9-Noon at the Community Center. It's the time of year for spinach salads and delicious winter greens! And Lorna Trigg from Fire Om Earth will have new pieces fresh out of the kiln this week, as well as winterskin-saving salve!

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 209 Spring St., Eureka Springs, AR 72632 479-981-2001 Rev. John C. Gibson fpceurekasprings.org Join us every Sunday for an hour of Peace. Ease your worries, Strengthen your Heart. Everyone is Welcome!

Help Wanted EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY at Mud Street Cafe for the 2019 season. To begin our 24th season, we are looking for an experienced Line Cook and Dishwasher. Apply in person at our sister cafe, Mud Street Annex.

GIFT SHOP and grounds crew positions available.

Please call (479) 244-6418 leave message.

Government Wildlife Jobs! Great Pay and Benefits No Experience Necessary - The ticket to a dream job might really be a scam.

To protect yourself, call the Federal Trade Commission toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP, or visit ww.ftc.gov.

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HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED at the Grand Treehouse Resort. Starting pay $12-$13 an hour, depending on experience. Weekends a must. Wonderful working atmosphere. Call 479-253-8733.

GREEN ACRE LODGE Has Immediate Opening for a CNA. Call 479-530-3779 or bring resume to 89 Hillside Dr., Holiday Island.

HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED PART-TIME. Year 'round position. Great pay plus tips. Sundays required. Rock House Rd. position also available. Apply in person: Sugar Ridge Resort, 1216 CR 113, 72631.

IMMEDIATE OPENING for cook, pay depends on experience. Holly House Assisted Living. Call 479-253-9800.

JOB FAIR! THE BAVARIAN INN in Eureka Springs now hiring Wait Staff and full-time Housekeeping.

Apply Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm at Hotel Front Desk. Resumes may be sent to: michelle@ipa.net.

ATTENTION Brighton Ridge of Eureka Springs, is seeking qualified individuals to fill the positions of:

1RN Weekend Supervisor RN and LPN Certified Nurse Aides Brighton Ridge offers a newly remodeled living and working environment located in the beautiful city of Eureka Springs, AR. Brighton Ridge offers a competitive wage scale, full health insurance, 401K plans, and vacation benefits.

Please inquire at the Business Office or send resumes Teresa Lunsford. bradmin@brightonridge.info FX: 479-253-5325 235 Huntsville Road Eureka Springs, AR 72632 479-253-7038

MANAGER POSITION AVAILABLE The Eureka Springs Historical Museum is currently looking for Manager of Museum Operations to join the great team at our beautiful Museum. This full-time position requires a self-starter with excellent organization, management and computer skills. A friendly and outgoing personality is a must for the position that is the face of the Museum and the first impression of Eureka Springs. Retail operations and customer service are a definite plus. A non-standard work week may be desired and is open for discussion and negotiation. Interested persons should send a letter of interest and resume to the Eureka Springs Historical Museum, ATTN: Manager Opportunity, 95 S Main St, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 or email this information to director@eurekaspringshistoricalmuseum.org Subject: Manager Opportunity. Don't miss out on this opportunity.

The Eureka Springs Transit System is accepting applications for a Customer Service Representative/Dispatcher. This is a seasonal/40 hours per week position. Candidates must be familiar with Eureka Springs, enjoy working with the public and must be able to work Weekends & Holidays. Applicants must be able to work with computers. A pre-employment drug screen and submitting to the FTA Drug & Alcohol testing program is required. Applications are available at the Transit Center, 137 West Van Buren, Eureka Springs or online at www.EurekaTrolley.org/jobs.html. For information please call 479/253-9572. The City of Eureka Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EUREKA SPRINGS TRANSIT DEPARTMENT Tele: 479/253-9572 Fax: 479/253-8272 Email: smitty@cityofeurekasprings.org

THE EUREKA SPRINGS TRANSIT SYSTEM is accepting applications for a Customer Service Representative/Dispatcher. This is a seasonal/40 hours per week position. Candidates must be familiar with Eureka Springs, enjoy working with the public and must be able to work Weekends & Holidays. Applicants must be able to work with computers. A preemployment drug screen and submitting to the FTA Drug & Alcohol testing program is required. Applications are available at the Transit Center, 137 West Van Buren, Eureka Springs or online at www.EurekaTrolley.org/jobs.html. For information please call 479/253-9572. The City of Eureka Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Now Hiring! Federal and Postal Jobs! Call the Federal Trade Commission toll-free at 1-877-FTC-HELP to find out how to avoid job placement scams. Or visit www.ftc.gov.

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CAREGIVER NEEDED Job is for 5 Days a Week 5 Hours per Day Salary is $20 per Hour.

For more details about the position, email me Mr John (jholtty147@gmail.com)

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 LARGE 2+2 HOLIDAY ISLAND near club/shopping. Double garage, screened sun room. New roof, flooring, paint in/out. For sale or lease with option to buy. Owner financing available w/down payment. $995 month, 1year minimum ($200 month may apply toward down.) 479-981-1055

Services Offered CHIMNEY WORKS - Complete chimney services: sweeps, repairs, relining, and installation.

Call Bob Messer. 479-253-2284 IN HOME Senior Care provided by Margie Hepler, certified nursing assistant, 25 years experience.

Call 479-244-9472. Available 24-7 TREE WORK - Skilled tree care: trimming, deadwooding and removals. Conscientious, professional arborist and sawmiller, Bob Messer 479-253-2284 RIKARD PLUMBING, LLC - 50 years plus experience. Licensed in Arkansas. We do remodels, new construction, and service calls. 417-271-0345 after 5:30p.m. 417-271-6623 SAW-N-LOGS By Tyler Thomas. Chainsaw Carving-Tree Sculpture. Commercial and Residential.

See Pictures on Instagram: tylerthomas1224. Call 479-244-7853 for your sculpture!

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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

UPSTAIRS APARTMENT: 1,000 sq ft., 1-bedroom, 1-bath. Rent includes washer, dryer, refrigerator, dish washer. Located on a 6-acre farm outside of Eureka. Renter pays all utilities, $400/month. Small deposit. Call 479-244-6526.

SIMPLICITY COUNSELING LICENSED Respectful Therapist with 30 dynamic success yrs. Depression, Anxiety, Trauma/Grief, Addictions, Sleep, Moods, etc. Effective Couples Therapy also. That real therapy that will improve your experience from now on.

"It's your time" Call today (479) 244-5181 SMALL ENGINE REPAIR SERVICE Lawnmower & ATV repair, Call 479-981-1555. Pick-up and Delivery Available!

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 TY’S TAX SERVICE Are you concerned how the new tax laws will affect you? Well you are not alone, most people are. Don’t worry, I am here to help you. With over 25 years of tax preparation experience I have total confidence that together we can work through the confusion and make sure your taxes are done correctly. Call me at 479-253-5635 for an appointment. I am located at the office of Cabin Fever Resort on Hwy 187 just 1/2 mile off 62.

2BR/1BA APARTMENT NEAR Downtown. $600/mo. F/L and $100/deposit required. Gas and water paid. No smoking & No pets. 479-981-0549 FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM house. W/dryer hookups, historic loop, offstreet parking. References required. $800 month, $600 deposit. 479-287-8233.

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.

THREE BEDROOM, 2 BATH, 1500 sq ft, large fenced yard, basement, small shop, prime location. $1100 month, $1000 deposit. Call or text 479-244-6827.

Wanted WANTED: Fill dirt and rocks. Call 479-244-6526.

SIXTY-FIVE PERCENT of community newspaper reader households state they use ads in their community newspaper to find local bargains.

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LunchServing 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thurs., Fri. & Sat. Dinner Nightly Dinner Nightly p.m. pm Seating from 5:005-9 – 9:00 37 N. Main • 479-253-6756 • RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED

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