Lovely County Citizen Apr. 9, 2015

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Dispatch Desk March 30 2:51 a.m. — An officer reported to a hotel to help an employee with loud guests but was told the guests had gone to bed for the night and wouldn’t be a problem.

11:44 a.m. — A male subject was arrested for driving while intoxicated and reckless driving.

March 31 1:44 a.m. — A caller reported a suspicious person but officers found the person to be doing nothing wrong.

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12:25 p.m. — An officer picked up a dog at large, and the dog’s owner picked up the dog soon after.

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5:50 p.m. — An officer called a subject who had reported identity theft.

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April 1 8:06 a.m. — An officer filed a report on an incident that happened at a hotel.

9:52 a.m. — A caller reported a large black dog with no collar running loose. Animal control responded and wasn’t able to catch the dog, advising the dog was a stray.

2:08 p.m. — An officer filed a report on a traffic accident.

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10:59 p.m. — An officer secured a business after an alarm.

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April 3 11:31 a.m. — An officer checked on a sound complaint and asked a group of people to keep it down.

5:01 p.m. — The owner of a stolen vehicle was notified that the vehicle was found.

5:11 p.m. — An officer found a reported erratic driver to be driving fine.

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10:50 p.m. — A subject was arrested for violating a protection order.

April 4 8:19 a.m. — An officer forwarded information about a dog at large to Animal Control.

3:13 p.m. — An officer escorted a semitruck to a hotel.

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April 5 1:27 a.m. — Officers could not find the location of a noise that sounded like fireworks.

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Laura’s Law: Turning hope into help

By Deborah Horn LITTLE ROCK — With a few quick strokes of his pen, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed his name to three pieces of legislation last Wednesday afternoon. Then he turned to two legislators, thanking them for their work on House Bills 1599, 1706 and 1707. He turned to Laura Ponce of Berryville and congratulated her, saying respectfully, “Good can come out of tragic events.”

The tragedy he was referring to was the murder of Ponce’s daughter Laura Aceves, 21. She was killed by her ex-boyfriend Victor Acuna-Sanchez, 20, on New Year’s Eve 2012. Both were Carroll County residents.

Acuna-Sanchez left Aceves in a pool of blood, with her 4-month-old baby nearby.

Acuna-Sanchez pleaded guilty to her death last year and was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

HB 1707 was named Laura’s Law in honor of Aceves.

“I am honored by this law and through this law,” Ponce said. “I feel that my daughter is

no longer invisible and that my daughter will live forever. I feel her death will help so many other domestic abuse victims.”

House Bills 1706 and 1707 were introduced by Rep. Bob Ballinger, R-Hindsville, during the 90th Arkansas General Assembly. Rep. Charlotte V. Douglas, R-Alma, introduced HB 1599, which amends the laws concerning the victim information provided by law enforcement in cases of domestic violence and to provide for the creation of Laura’s Card — named for domestic abuse victim Laura Card of Little Rock. It also requires that domestic violence discussion is part of the public school curriculum.

Laura’s Law requires law enforcement officers around the state to assess the level of potential lethality when investigating an incident of domestic violence and to provide the assessment to the victim.

HB 1706 requires a law enforcement officer to investigate a domestic violence case in a manner that allows it to be prosecuted later See Laura’s Law, page 19

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Drug takeback scheduled for April 25

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Carroll County residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of prescription medications April 25. Taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the drug takeback will be set up at the Green Forest Police Department, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and the Eureka Springs Police Department.

CCSO Sgt. Daniel Klatt, who is part of the committee hosting the event, noted that the takeback includes prescription drugs only. “We’ve gotten everything from enemas to vitamins to pregnancy tests. It’s just for prescription drugs,” he said.

He added that prescriptions will be accepted even if they aren’t in bottles, encouraging Carroll County residents to bag up pills if necessary.

Renee Allison, Aquatic and Program Manager at the Berryville Community Center and part of the committee, said the takeback is important because it prevents prescription drugs from falling into the

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“The pills could get into the hands of anybody who would use them recreationally, so it’s really good for the children of our community to get them out of cabinets if we’re not using them,” Allison said.

Since the pills are incinerated after being returned, she said, they do not go back into the ground or drinking water. Klatt emphasized that there is a mailbox outside the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office 24 hours a day where residents can turn in medication if they cannot make it to the April 25 event.

“That’s always available year-round,” Klatt said.

The panel tasked to manage the takeback is a subcommittee of the newly formed Carroll County Health Committee. Allison said the committee is not fully formed yet but will be soon.

“We want to be involved anywhere from seniors taking back their medicine to the youth making healthy choices,” she said. “We’re just now getting started.”

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Randy Ates is the new chief of the Eureka Springs Fire Department.

Berry chooses Ates as Eureka Springs fire chief

Lovely County Citizen Eureka Springs Mayor Butch Berry on April 1 named Randy Ates chief of the Eureka Springs Fire Department.

Ates, who formerly served as the department’s public information officer, had been the interim chief for the past two months. Before that, Captain Billy Summers served as interim chief after the November retirement of former chief Rhys Williams.

Berry, who took office on Jan. 1, had

said he wanted to give both Ates and Summers an opportunity to lead the department on an interim basis before making a final decision.

“I believe Randy has the qualities and experience required for this job,” Berry said in a press release announcing Ates’ permanent appointment. “His expertise will help improve training programs and implementing user friendly policies to achieve goals that enhance the fire department as a whole.”

Ates has 30 years of experience in fire and emergency medical services.

He has served twice before in the role of fire chief for other agencies and also has worked as an ambulance service director in the private and government sectors. In addition, he has worked as a consultant for numerous emergency services projects. He holds three college degrees and is a paramedic, firefighter, instructor, and a registered nurse.

Ates has been married for 16 years to Carrie Ates, a nurse.

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Red Tent Sisters make $1,000 donation to Carroll County Safety Network

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George Pyshny’s Ford Explorer was found upside down in Leatherwood Creek on March 26, the day after a witness reported seeing it swept into the creek by floodwaters. Pyshny’s body was recovered Monday afternoon from Table Rock Lake.

Body of missing motorist is recovered

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The body of George “Joe” Pyshny was recovered from Table Rock Lake on Monday afternoon, Holiday Island Fire Chief Jack Deaton confirmed.

Pyshny’s body was discovered by two fishermen about 4 p.m. Monday. They called 911 and the Holiday Island Fire Department and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office responded and retrieved Pyshny’s body.

Pyshny had been missing since March 25, when a witness reported seeing his white sport utility vehicle wash off a low-lying section of Highway 187 near Elk Ranch into Leatherwood Creek during a heavy storm that created flash flooding in the area.

Deaton said responders were able to confirm the body was Pyshny’s.

“He still had his billfold in his pocket,” Deaton said.

Kenneth High, 79, of the Maple community northeast of Berryville, said he and his nephew Josh High were fishing in the Leatherwood Creek backwaters of Table Rock Lake when they noticed something in the water.

“I told Josh I thought it was a dead cat,” High said. “He said ‘you know, I believe

that’s a person.’ We went over to check it out.”

High said Pyshny was wearing a hood.

“Josh pulled the hood up just enough so you could tell it was a person,” he said. “We called 911.”

Emergency responders found Pyshny’s vehicle submerged upside down in Leatherwood Creek on March 26, with little more than its tires above water. Because the water was very high and moving much faster than normal, responders had to wait several hours before using a winch to turn the vehicle upright. They discovered it was empty.

Authorities searched the creek and surrounding area for the next few days before scaling back the search effort. Deaton said that the search efforts totaled more than 1,200 man-hours.

Deaton said authorities received information that Pyshny might have had two dogs in the vehicle, but he said there has been no sign of the animals.

He also said Pyshny’s body traveled about a mile downstream from where his vehicle was recovered.

The body has been sent to the state medical examiner’s office.

The Red Tent Sisters of Eureka Springs recently presented a check in the amount of $1,000 to the Carroll County Safety Network to assist with supporting women, children and families dealing with domestic violence in Carroll County.

This donation is a result of a benefit performance of “The Vagina Monologues,” held March 21 at the Aud. The Red Tent Sisters began last summer to establish a Red Tent Yurt to be used by women of the community for monthly gatherings, educational programs and private retreat space for women. The successful event raised enough from the full-house attendance and sponsor funding to complete the planned yurt project being developed on the property at Fire Om Earth Re-

treat Center and offer this donation in support of two emerging local endeavors.

The Carroll County Safety Network has recently implemented a Domestic Violence Hotline number (1-844-24PEACE) and a program of assistance for transporting domestic violence survivors to shelters in other counties. A volunteer training schedule is available by calling 479-981-1676.

The Purple Flower Resource Center in Berryville is located at 7 N. Springfield and is staffed on Tuesdays and Thursdays from10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

More information about the Red Tent Sisters project can be found at www. gofundme.com/RedTentYurt or search for the group, Red Tent Sisters of Eureka Springs, AR, on Facebook.

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What would you like to see at this weekend’s UFO conference?

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Reader finds irony in letter Oscar Dickerson Titus “Dick”

Proof that there is flying saucers.

Khalia Smith

Mary Bartell

Possible documentaries playing about aliens.

People dressed as aliens.

“K”

“Mary Kate”

Rachel Hackler Bryan Manire

Lukas Wallace

What they have going on, my curiosity is getting the better of me.

People who will come to my store and buy vintage comics and video games.

“Rae”

“Silvercrow”

Gay aliens that come from a planet where all are welcome.

“Luke”

I was shocked at the irony of Randall Christy’s letter this week about the shopkeeper who turned away a family because she did not want to be preached to (“prayed with,” I believe was his term) in her own place of business. First, I would point out that one person’s prayer visit is another person’s solicitation.

What pastor Christy doesn’t see is that this family was treated exactly the way many gays could treated be if 2223 is repealed, maybe even worse. He is horrified by it, yet advocates legislation to allow Christian business owners to do the same, based on their mere perception of gayness, and that is flat-out discrimination. Please, Reverend, quit whining about your “religious persecution.” It is extremely distasteful to those of us that do not have the rights you automatically have because you were born straight. Stop spending so much time trying to take even more rights away from us and show some real Love.

While you’re at it, give up the fear that you might have to bake us a cake; we are perfectly capable of baking our own. In fact, we’ve baked your cakes, done your hair, flowers, jewelry, dresses, catering and played music for straight weddings for years without denying services based on our beliefs.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I must go pay the local taxes my non-discriminating business collects so

this town can continue to function. I pray you will lose your fears and find tolerance.

MARK HUGHES

Eureka Springs: The Meanest Little Town of the Ozarks I no longer have a business in Eureka Springs, nor do I participate much in the goings on, except for occasional beneficial and humanitarian issues, and I was going to stay out of Eureka Springs’ politics, but I absolutely have to comment on Mr. Randall Christy’s and Mr. Davis’ letters to the editor.

To Mr. Christy: I am a Christian. I show my faith by being honest, kind, generous and compassionate to others, even those I do not particularly agree with.

If you are truly Christian you definitely do not need to wear Jesus on your lapel.

I am also heterosexual.

Where in Jesus’ teachings does He tell us to hate another being?

In your editorial, you state “We must remember that we should not allow people to cause us to live in fear,” yet your statements listed 1 through 5 are nothing but hate and fear-mongering. Eureka Springs is a virtual rumor mill, and the statements you made show no basis in fact. If, by chance, any of what you See Forum, page 7

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claim has happened is true, show proof of the accusations. If your accusations are factual, proof — photos, names of victims and witnesses, etc. — should not be difficult to obtain. You are a “Man of the Cloth,” someone who should lead people, not initiate and spread rumors, tear down others and cause such harm.

To Mr. Davis: I agree that if Eureka Springs eliminated its eclectic elements and cater to only Christian-based tourism, the town would soon disappear due to lack of income. In the years we operated our business, everyone was very much welcome, yet the people bragging of being “Christians” rarely ordered much of anything, and very rarely tipped. Look at what has happened to Branson, Mo., over the past few years as they shifted from an entertainment destination to a Christian destination.

They lost and are still losing money and have just recently started new advertising campaigns touting their vast array of entertainment venues.

Eureka Springs is already experiencing a severe downturn in business; removing any element would only bring more harm to what I always referred to as an “enchanting” place to be.

Joyce Carlson

Reader takes issue with column I’m writing in regards to the Lovely County Citizen’s newest editor, Alana Cook, and her recent editorial titled “Making Sense of Ordinance 2223.”

Ms. Cook offers no solid information except for hearsay and mistruths, so I don’t understand how anyone reading your opinion piece could actually “make sense” of anything.

In my opinion, your speculations and accusations are unfounded. Although I’m sure your intentions were good, I personally expect much more from the editor of The Lovely County Citizen in balancing facts fairly. For example, you mention multiple times that Ordinance 2223 is completely unique and “the first law of it’s kind to ever be

passed in the U. S.” Well, Ms. Cook, this is utterly FALSE. Did you even ask where our city council got the template for that Ordinance? Or do you assume they simply pulled it out of the clouds? Ordinance 2223 was drafted using much of the same language used in comparable laws all over the United States. Ask the Council!

As a business owner with an extensive background in putting together RFP’s, contracts and other legal documents, I assure you reputable contractors/businesses in this country are used to dealing with very similar anti-discrimination laws all over the country.

Furthermore, any reputable company seeking to do business in Arkansas will think twice before working with a state that allows discrimination veiled as religious freedom. If you don’t think I’m right, look at what’s happening in Indiana. You are 100% wrong that Ordinance 2223 is bad for businesses.

And as a proclaimed mother of an LGBT child in your article, I think you need to rethink your statement that you would “like to see more protections” (for the LBGT). Instead of a few more protections for LGBT people, how about true equality and civil rights equal to those of anyone else in our country? Convicted criminals have more rights than LBGT people! I’m ashamed for you, Ms. Cook. Your opinion article only succeeded in adding more misinformation, fear and confusion to this issue.

Sincerely, TROY JOHNSON Eureka Springs, Ark.

I, too, am a believer

I no longer live in Eureka Springs, though I did for 33 years. I no longer own a business in Eureka Springs, though I did for 18 years. If I had, no doubt I would have been visited by one of the teens who had “sacrificed their spring break to come to Eureka” for the third annual round of “missions.”

No doubt I would have been one of the citizens praised by Randall Christy as “nice and polite,” unlike those whom Christy, the CEO of the resurrected Passion Play, was “mortified,” “embar-

rassed,” and “frankly ashamed” of.

I was polite to the Jehovah’s Witnesses who came to my door in Eureka every few years. Polite to the Mormons.

Polite to the Gideon’s Bible folks. I was polite to Gerald L.K. Smith, a town resident and anti-Semite who for decades after the end of World War II lobbied for the release of Nazi war criminals convicted at Nuremberg … that same Smith who went on, in his sunset years, to build the Christ of the Ozarks and the Passion Play in Eureka Springs.

I was polite even though I had a plaque on my door which said “No solicitors, religious or otherwise. We are happy the way we are. If that changes, we’ll call you.” I was polite because I think peace and truth are a room into which there are many entrances. I was polite because I try to see the person, not the belief system. I was polite because I think that other peoples’ bad behavior is never an excuse for my own.

I was polite even though it never occurred to the proselytizers that I could hardly fail, after many decades on this planet in a country in which Christians are the majority, to have heard the “good news” repeatedly. Or that I might have thoughtfully and with open heart and mind read and reread the Old and New Testaments, yet still be a — whatever it is I am.

Which is no one’s business but my own and my Higher Power.

But which, despite my demonstrative turning of cheek, would probably not be recognized as Christian by Christy and other evangelicals of absolute one-way conviction —who in their own minds have the highest of good intentions, yet are breathtakingly blind to their own arrogance and prejudice.

I was polite because I, too, like and not like Randall Christy, am a believer.

Here are some of the things in which I believe: Love. Civility. Fairness. Kindness. Compassion. Service. Respect.

Equality. (Christy says he believes in some of these.)

I believe these values were strongly affirmed by the town of Eureka Springs when its City Council unanimously passed Ordinance 2223.

That this community, in the face of

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regressive legislative action on a state level, took this stand, makes me proud to have called Eureka Springs home for so long. That this community, which makes its living by welcoming others, took this stand also shows that sometimes the ethical, moral, and spiritual high ground also makes solid economic sense, affirming the core of hospitality.

I hope every Eureka Springs resident is registered to vote and does so on May 12: FOR Ordinance 2223, AGAINST repeal of 2223.

In so doing, the town’s residents will affirm love and not hate, welcome and not rejection. They will affirm the economic and social thriving of this small and diverse Ozarks town, as opposed to signing on for its slow demise. In a town founded on healing, they will affirm health. In a state still under the shadow of racism, the integration crisis of ’57, and the general view of non-Arkansawyers of Arkansas as a backward state of uneducated racist yahoos, the community of Eureka will stand as a beacon of light, hope, intelligence and kindness. This will not go unrecognized by the larger world.

I believe that strong people can listen. That the way you live and treat others shows who and what you are more clearly than your words. That awe trumps certitude. I live my life on bended knee at and in this miraculous universe, though you will never see me at a prayer meeting. I adamantly believe, as did the founders of our country, that the separation of church and state protects everyone’s religion.

I believe one’s spirituality, like one’s sexuality, is one’s own business.

Like Christy, I also believe I’m right.

But unlike him, I don’t expect that others should believe as I do, and I don’t ask them to. Nor do I think they’re going to hell because they don’t … merely that they make life here on earth a little more hellish for the rest of us, who are quietly practicing live and let live, love and let love.

CRESCENT DRAGONWAGON Westminster West, Vermont (and, each November and April, Eureka Springs)

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Bonnet and Benefit lunch

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Sandra Ostrander will speak at Poetluck on April 16 at the Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow.

Ostrander to speak at Poetluck April 16

Come join Sandra Ostrander at the Writers’ Colony on Thursday, April 16, for an evening of poetry, parodies, and potpourri.

Ostrander, an accomplished playwright, poet and all-around entertaining writer, will present snippets from some of her works.

Local writers and musicians are invited

to read from or perform their work for up to four minutes after Ostrander’s presentation.

The event starts with a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow, 515 Spring St. in Eureka Springs.

Poetluck takes place every third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at The Writers’ Colony. Everyone is welcome.

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The EasterBelles hosted their Bonnet and Benefit lunch at DeVito’s of Eureka Springs. The EasterBelles will be benefiting the Rapha House, an organization rescuing young women from sex slavery and sex trafficking. Rapha House also helps educate law enforcement and teachers to recognize trafficking.

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Celebrate Jesus Parade

Photos by David Bell

The crowds lining Spring Street were not as large as for the recent Mardi Gras Parade, but the area around Basin Park was moderately crowded for the third annual Celebrate Jesus Parade. Before the parade began at 2 p.m., gospel music was presented by musicians and groups at the bandstand. The concerts began at 11 a.m. and lasted until the parade started.

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Spring Diversity Weekend

Nisa Allen from Tulsa sports an elaborate rainbow costume.

Local businessman D Rude hangs out before the parade.

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Photos by David Frank Dempsey

A man with an attention-grabbing T-shirt stops to talk with a member of the First United Methodist Church before the Celebrate Jesus Parade in downtown Eureka Springs on Saturday

A Reconciling Ministries banner put up by the First Methodist Church of Eureka Springs Rainbow colors representing LGBTs Eureka Springs residents Wayne Rosson, lays forth a basic tenet of the church’s beliefs. were abundant on Spring Street left, and Alex Newtou pose for a photograph.

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Calendar of Events April 9: Daughters of the American Revolution Meeting

The Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 9 at the ECHO community meeting room in Eureka Springs. Drenda Higdon will speak on being ready for a disaster. Guests wanting to learn more about DAR are welcome. For more information, call 479-363-6005.

April 9: HAM Radio Meeting

The Little Switzerland Amateur Radio Club will meet at noon Thursday, April 9, at the Rowdy Beaver Restaurant at 417 W. Van Buren in Eureka Springs for its monthly lunch and meeting. Anyone with an interested in amateur radio is welcome.

April 10 to 12: UFO Conference

The 28th Annual Ozark Mountain UFO Conference will take place April 10 through 12 at the Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs.

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April 11: Carroll County Rabies Clinic

The Carroll County Health Unit will partner with area veterinarians for the annual Carroll County Rabies Clinic from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 11. Low-cost rabies vaccinations will be available a participating veterinarian offices during the day.

April 11: Free Poetry Workshop

The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library will host a free poetry workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 11 in the Library Annex at 192B Spring Street. Immediately after the workshop, panelists and workshop participants will offer a reading to the public.

April 11: Felting with Cathy Wycliff

The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow at 515 Spring St. in Eureka Springs will host a felting class from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11. Participants will make a cat mat or table mat, a flat rectangle which can be a cat bed or can also be a decorative object.

The fee is $20 plus the cost of materials. Call 479-253-7444 or email director@writerscolony.org to register.

April 11: Blogging Workshop

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Village Writing School at 177 Huntsville Road in Eureka Springs will host a blogging workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11. The workshop will cover technical aspects of blogging, how to grow your blog, all about SEO and how to develop your brand through your blog. The cost for the event is $45. For more information or to register, go to www.villagewritingschool.

com or call 479-292-3665.

April 11: The Joy of Celtic Heart

Silvermore Trio will perform The Joy of Celtic Heart at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at the Christian Science Church at 68 Mountain Street in Eureka Springs. For more information, visit www.heartofmanyways.org or call 479-253-8252.

April 11: Northwest Arkansas Permaculture Study Group Meeting

The Northwest Arkansas Permaculture Study Group will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 11 at Angel Falls at 259 County Road 301 in Eureka Springs. Call 479-244-0377 for more information.

April 11: Eureka Springs Cemetery Cleanup

The Eureka Springs Cemetery at Highway 62 will have a public cleanup day starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 11.

April 12: Crescent Dragonwagon Speech

Crescent Dragonwagon will speak at the Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s meeting at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 12, at 17 Elk Street in Eureka Springs. Dragonwagon will present no-fail life hacks.

April 13: Village Writing School Weekly Class Begins

The Village Writing School will teach a weekly class from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday nights beginning April 13. The program will cover all aspects of writing either memoir or fiction. Cost for the 15-week program is $199 and some scholarships will be available.

April 13: Carroll County Republican Committee

The Carroll County Republican Com-

Spring hours start next week at Farmers Market

The Eureka Springs Farmers Market will switch to its spring hours beginning Tuesday, April 14.

Hours for spring with be 7 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Thursday, April 9, will be the final day for the Winter Market.

mittee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 13, at the Storm Solutions building at 206 S. Springfield in Berryville. The women’s meeting will precede the men’s at 6 p.m.

April 13: Metafizzies Meeting

The Eureka Springs Metaphysical Society (Metafizzies) will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, April 13, at the Heart of Many Ways in the Christian Science Church at 68 Mountain Street in Eureka Springs to watch a video pilgrimage to the West African homeland of the Yoruba religious tradition.

April 14: Carroll County Book Drive

Sara Edwards will host the Carroll County Book Drive from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at the Berryville Community Center. The drive will feature story time, refreshments and a chance to win a prize.

April 16: HAM Radio Meeting

The Little Switzerland Amateur Radio Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at the Rowdy Beaver Restaurant at the physician’s building at the Mercy Hospital in Berryville for its evening meeting. Anyone with an interested in amateur radio is welcome.

April 16: Poetluck

Sandra Ostrander will read her work at Poetluck at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at the Writers’ Colony at 515 Spring St. in Eureka Springs. Bring a dish to share and hear local writers and musicians read their work.

April 16, 23 and 30: Spring 2015 Community Outreach Series

April 16: Rx3: Setting the Vision, Working the Mission

The First Presbyterian Church of Eureka Springs at 209 Spring Street will host its spring 2015 community outreach series. The series begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16 with Joel Atchison presenting “Rx 3: Setting the Vision, Working the Mission.” At 7 p.m.

Thursday, April 23, Rachel Cox will present “The Fatherless Generation: Men are the Root,” with Randy Riley presenting “The Nitty Gritty: Mind-sets, Breaking Cycles and Reconstructing Lives” 7 p.m. Thursday,

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April 30. For more information, contact Megan Bullock at 479-253-9119 or 479253-3295.

April 17: Foster Children Awareness

An event will be held to increase awareness of foster children from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, April 17, at the Berryville Community Center Soccer Field.

The event will feature balloon darts, Go Fish, a three-legged race, a sack race, a bean bag toss, an obstacle course and face painting. Donations, including backpacks, toiletries, blankets, clothes, shoes and stuffed animals, will be accepted.

Contact Norma Cassavoy at ncassavoy@ berryville.k12.ar.us for more information.

April 17 -19: What Matters Most

Carol Dickie will host a show of landscape paintings, called What Matters Most, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 17-19 at the Beaver Lake Office of Century 21 at 324 Mundell Road near Eureka Springs.

A reception is scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18.

April 18: Paws for a Cause

The first annual Paws for a Cause will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Berryville square. Registration begins 7:45 a.m., with booths opening 8 a.m.

The event is a one-mile dog walk, with all proceeds benefiting the Good Shepherd Humane Society. For more information, contact Tracellen Kelly at 479-981-2886.

April 18: Madison County Kings River Cleanup

The Kings River Watershed Partnership is hosting its annual Madison County Kings River Cleanup beginning at 8 a.m.

Saturday, April 18. Participants are asked to meet at the Marble Access off Highway 412. For more information, contact Lin Wellford at 870-438-5537 or visit www. kingsriverwatershed.org.

April 18: Alpena Historical Society Monthly Meeting

The Alpena Historical Society will host its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. Sat-

urday, April 18 in the Alpena Methodist Church’s community room.

April 20: Holiday Island Community Church Ladies Fellowship Meeting

The Holiday Island Community Church Ladies Fellowship will host its April meeting at 10 a.m. Monday, April 20 in the fellowship hall at 188 Stateline Drive in Holiday Island. The speaker will be Bailie Tuttle, a wellness advocate for DoTERRA Essential Oils. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome. For more information, call Roxie Breaux at 337-513-6900.

April 22: Love the Earth Day

The Red Tent Sisters will host Love the Earth Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at Fire Om Earth at 872 Mill Hollow Road in Eureka Springs.

Wear work clothes and boots. A potluck will follow. For more information, call 479-253-6900.

April 22 through 25: Eureka Springs Indie Film Festival

The 2015 Eureka Springs Indie Film Fest will take place April 22-25. Opening reception will be held from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at FRESH, with screenings beginning at 7 p.m. at the Aud and continuing all day Friday and all day Saturday until 4:30 p.m. The Indie Award Show will begin at 6 p.m. April 25. Caribe will host the official Indie After Party at 9 p.m. Contact Sandy Martin at 479-244-6636 or info@ esfilmfest.org for more information.

April 24 and 25: Yards & Yards of Yard Sales

The springtime Yards & Yards of Yard Sales will take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25.

Stop by the Visitor Information Center at Pine Mountain Village and pay $15 to get your name on the official map. In the event of bad weather, the event will take place May 1 and 2. For more information, call 479-253-8252 or email holly@eurekaspringschamber.com.

April 25 and 26: Herbs & Botanical Weekend

The Herbs & Botanical Weekend will take place Saturday and Sunday, April 2526, at Fire Om Earth Retreat Center in Eureka Springs. For registration and details, go to www.fireomearth.com/workshop_ events.htm or email info@fireomearth. com.

April 25: Roadside and Shoreline Cleanup

The Holiday Island Hospitality Association will host the semi-annual roadside and shoreline cleanup at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 25. Meet at the island beach parking lot. A picnic lunch will be provided for all volunteers at 11:30 a.m. The rain date is May 2.

April 26: Dearbhail Finnegan & Robin Slater

Dearbhail Finnegan & Robin Slater will perform harp and silver flute at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26. at the Christian Science Church at 68 Mountain St. in Eureka Springs. For more information, visit www.heartofmanyways.org or call 479253-8252.

April 28: Blue Skies Book Study

The next Blue Skies Book Study is scheduled for 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at St. James Episcopal Church at 28 Prospect Ave. The group will be discussing the book “Things See and Unseen: A Year Lived in Faith” by Nora Gallagher. For further information, call 479-253-8610.

May 2: Brenda Bowen Cox Performance

Brenda Bowen Cox will perform harp into hospice at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at the Christian Science Church at 68 Mountain Street in Eureka Springs. For more information, visit www.heartofmanyways.org or call 479-253-8252.

May 2: Firehouse Barbecue

The Inspiration Point Fire District Sta-

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tion No. 1 at 31 Ozark Automotive Road west of Eureka Springs will host a barbecue from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 2. There will be a choice of a pulled pork sandwich or chicken, home baked beans, homemade potato salad, iced tea and a cookie. Cost is $8 for adults and $6 for children.

May 7: QuickBooks Introduction and Intermediate Classes

QuickBooks classes will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at Cornerstone Bank at 907 West Trimble Avenue in Berryville. Each class costs $65 for the public, with cost being $45 for Cornerstone Bank customers and Berryville Chamber of Commerce members. Pre-registration is required for both classes at sbtdc.uark.edu with a limit of 14 participants per class.

May 9: Spring Village Craft Show

The Village at Pine Mountain on Highway 62 East in Eureka Springs will host its annual Spring Village Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 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 479253-7047.

June 6: Martha Gay Performance

Martha Gay will perform pilgrimage with harp at 4 p.m. June 6 at the Christian Science Church at 68 Mountain Street in Eureka Springs. For more information, visit www.heartofmanyways.org or call 479-253-8252.

Aug. 13-16: Beading in the Ozarks Bead Retreat

The Beading in the Ozarks Bead Retreat will take place Aug. 13 through 16 at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. To register, visit www.beadingintheozarks. com or contact Jeannine Rainone at 469450-3723.

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By Kristal Kuykendall

MOUNTAIN SPROUT FREE SHOW Sunday, April 12th 3:30 pm The Barn on Holiday Island

Part of CLEAR SPRING SCHOOL’s RAISE THE BARN Community Event All Ages Welcome For More Event info:

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THURSDAY, APRIL 9 • 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 : Boss Karaoke, 8 p.m.

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 105 E. Van Buren, 479-253-2500: Starseed, 8 p.m., Ladies Night FRIDAY, APRIL 10 • Balcony Restaurant and Bar, 12 Spring St., 479-253-7837: Hawgscalders, 12 noon; Hawgscalders, 6 p.m.

• Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Core Brewing Pint Night, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Cathouse / Pied Piper, 82 Armstrong St., 479-363-9976: Sioux City Kid, 8 p.m. to midnight • Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain, 479-253-6723: JD and the Mudhounds , 9:30 p.m.

• Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-253-7020: DJ & Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • Eureka Springs Ale House, 426 W. Van Buren, 479-363-6039: Elby Playing Piano Music, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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• Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Arkansas Red, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122 : Whistlin’ Dixie, 8 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., 479363-6444: DownDay Duo, 9 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Tavern, 417 W. Van Buren, 479-253-8544: Terri & Brett, 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11 • Balcony Restaurant and Bar, 479-2537837: Jeff Lee, 12 noon; James White, 6 p.m.

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• Eureka Live, 479-253-7020: DJ and Dancing, 9 p.m.

• Eureka Springs Ale House, 479-3636039: Caleb and Pat, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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• Grande Taverne, 479-253-6756: Jerry Yester, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Grub & Pub Club 169: Whistlin’ Dixie, 8 p.m.

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

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): Starseed, 9 p.m.

• New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main St., 479-2532525: Josh Giant, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Den: Rockey Don Jones, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Blew Reed & the Flatheads, 9 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Tavern: Steve Moeller Band, 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 12 • Balcony Restaurant and Bar, 479-2537837: Michael Demitri, 12 noon • Eureka Live: DJ, Dancing and Karaoke, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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

• New Delhi Cafe, 479-253-2525: Sarah Hughes, Noon to 4 p.m.

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

• Rowdy Beaver Den: Woody & Sunshine, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Tavern: Game Day with free pool • The Aud, 36 S. Main St., 479-253-7788: ECM presents “Fiddler on the Roof” , 7:00 p.m.

• The Barn on Holiday Island: Mountain Sprout, 3:30 p.m. Clear Springs School Community Event MONDAY, APRIL 13 • Chelsea’s: Springbilly, 9:30 p.m.

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The Natural Way Jewelweed keeps itch away

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eaves of three — leave them be! This is the time of the year to be on the look out for poison Jim Fain ivy and oak. While these shrubs do not bother some people, many find they make summertime miserable. The oil from the shiny leaves or stems or just burning Orange Jewelweed the roots can cause ugly, itchy blisters on the skin that can spread by scratching, using a washcloth or by taking baths.

Jewelweed (Impatiens biflora) has a few other common names such as Wild Balsam, Spotted Touch-Me-Not, Slipperweed, Silverweed, Wild Lad’s Slipper, Speckled Jewels and Quick-in-the-Hand. It is not commercially available from any major company as it is mostly considered a weed. The brilliance of Mother Nature shines through as Jewelweed typically grows next to poison ivy/ oak. The old ones would grab a bunch, scrunch it up and rub it on hands and legs as a preventative. Science supports this as the oils and compounds in Jewelweed serve as a preventative and antidote. Trouble is you have to be Daniel Boone to find the herb. Until now!

A wise good ol’ boy from down in Marshall started experimenting on his family with a homemade soap with Jewelweed infused. You see his family, living out in the hills, would suffer the misery every year from clearing fence posts and brush. He remembered something about Jewelweed and started adding it to his lye soap. Worked like a charm, so he began making it for sale. Wash before you go out and after you come back in, says he in his instructions. Like I said, works like a charm.

Poison ivy/oak often can be avoided but sometimes exposure happens by accident. In addition to the Jewelweed soap, suggestions for dealing with exposure include the homeopathic Rhus Tox. Internally, quercetin works well to reduce itch while topically certain natural lotions help. Remember, applying an ice pack will reduce itching, too. If the exposure is severe or in a delicate part of the body, prompt medical care is a very good thing. Wash by taking cool showers, never by bathing.

Wisecrack Zodiac ARIES: Don’t panic when you hear scratching inside the wall. Opportunity doesn’t always knock on the front door, especially if it’s been up late reading Poe. TAURUS: You can slap on that party face, but everyone still sees the crabby bones underneath. Wear a mask to get your groove on, so no one thinks you’re Godzilla stalking the puny humans. Unless, of course, it’s a really weird party. In that case, to your own Hollywood monster self be true.

GEMINI: Take the chance to make someone’s life brighter by turning the spotlight on their living room. Sure, they may see all their own flaws that way, but at least you’re not taking a black light into the bedroom.

CANCER: Tuesday brings joy, Wednesday brings laughter. Thursday is rude and doesn’t show up with a gift at all. Tell it you like wine.

LEO: Forget being the welcome mat; that’s not your style. Be the bird sitting above the doorframe, waiting for some sucker to walk through so you can gift them with a poop bomb.

VIRGO: Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life, because no one wants tiny Elvis jumpsuits for Beanie Babies anymore. Try making Elvis jumpsuits for artisanal potato sculptures.

LIBRA: You don’t have the right stuff, but what you do have would be very interesting to biologists looking for the next big thing in fungus. Show off those pea green/ purple toenails on Pinterest and the scientists will come running.

SCORPIO: Your mind says “sleek street rod,” but your body says “salvage yard reject.” Check yourself into the repair shop for some body work, or your rear end may fall off when you least expect it.

SAGITTARIUS: You’re about to burst at the seams with juicy secrets.

© Beth Bartlett, 2013 Want more? Visit Beth at www.wisecrackzodiac.com

You can keep those confidences, or you can post vague, teasing hints on Facebook until you’ve whipped up all your friends into a curious frenzy.

CAPRICORN: You’ve found your bliss, but it refuses to get off the couch. If tempting it with a treat doesn’t work, try squirting it with a water bottle. You’ll both feel better once your bliss goes for walkies.

AQUARIUS: Grabbing the bull by the horns isn’t always the best

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way to make your point.

Reach around in the other direction and you’ll have its full attention. You might even receive flowers the next day.

PISCES: Don’t be scared when a few good days pop up in your week.

Approach them carefully and offer them cookies. If they stick around for snacks and conversation, they will scare off the bad days.

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Deadline for classifieds is Tuesday by noon.

Announcements

Classifieds Help Wanted

ADULT CLOTHING SALE at Purple House Thrift Shop on the Eureka Springs Hospital Campus.

Mon-Fri 10am-4pm EUREKA SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET Spring is upon us at the ES Farmers Market. This is the last week of the Winter Market, next week our hours will be 7 AM to Noon both Tuesday and Thursday. Join us for organic beef, artisan breads, jellies, crafts, and lots of fresh vegetables! See ya there.

FLORA ROJA COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTUREproviding affordable healthcare for the whole community. Sliding scale fee. $15-$35 per treatment with an additional $15 paperwork fee on the first visit only. You decide what you can afford to pay!

Francesca Garcia Giri, L.Ac, 479-253-4968.

119 Wall Street.

SELL YOUR STUFF Eureka West Antiques Weekly Outdoor Trade Days Market NOW OPENVendor Space Available. For more info, call Lee 479-253-4284 or 405-314-8607

Garage Sale EUREKA WEST ANTIQUES MARKET OPEN 6 DAYS/WK, CLOSED TUES. OUTDOOR TRADE DAYS MARKET: OPEN FRI & SAT, 10-5:30, 15677 HWY 62W (5 MI WEST OF EUREKA) INFO 405-314-8607

Pets PET AND HOME SITTER Keep your home safe and your pets happy. Emily Nelson 479-244-7253 Experienced, Mature, Reliable, References.

YOUR PET'S HOME away from home. Beavertown Boarding. Climate controlled, indoor/outdoor runs.

Small dog suites. Also cat options. On premises owner. Intake and pick-up available 7 days/wk.

479-253-9426

Help Wanted EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT Mud St. Cafe.

Experienced Kitchen help. Apply in person.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT Blue Spring Heritage Center. Garden/Maintenance and Gift Shop. Apply in person.

EXPERIENCED SALES PERSON for full or parttime at ladies clothing store with accessories. Must have friendly personality and be able to work weekends. Apply at Emerald Forest Clothing, 31 Spring St. FRONT DESK/CUSTOMER SERVICE Representative Needed. Experience Preferred. Part-time with potential for full-time schedule. Apply in person @ Land O Nod Inn, Corner of Hwy 23S and US62

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

Floor Nurses RN’s or LPN’s $2,000 sign on bonus Now Hiring CNA And offering sponsorships Housekeeping and Dietary 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 to Jayme Creek. jcreek@victoriahealthcare.net

FX: 479-253-5325 235 Huntsville Road Eureka Springs, AR 72632 479-253-7038 JOB FAIR, ON SITE AT BIG M MARINA Friday, April 10, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Interviewing for Cook, Host, Dishwasher, Dock Hands, Store Clerk.

Seasonal, must be available weekends/holidays.

Application and descriptions available bigmmarina.com/jobs. 417-271-3853 NATURES TREASURES is seeking a FT Assistant Manager and a PT Sales Clerk. Experience and a flexible schedule are required. Interest or knowledge of natural history is a plus. People skills and basic math skills are a must. Call 417-234-6412 NOW HIRING ALL Positions: bartenders, servers, cooks and prep cooks. Please apply in person at 2039C E. Van Buren or at info@rockinpigsaloon.com NOW HIRING EXPERIENCED Cook and servers for fast paced restaurant with a fun atmosphere.

Serious applicants only, please. No tweekers or twerkers. Apply in person at New Delhi Cafe, 2 N. Main St., Eureka Springs NOW HIRING FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Reliable, friendly, with basic computer skills. Retail experience required, will train. Apply in person, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 5 Spring St.

To place a classified ad in the CITIZEN, stop by the office, call 479-253-0070, or e-mail us at citizendesk@cox-internet.com

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These positions have year round job opportunity with Vacation Pay and Holiday Pay. Please apply at: BEST WESTERN INN OF THE OZARKS 207 West Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR

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PARTS UNKNOWN, Eureka Spring's destination for a broad assortment of fine men's and women's fashions and accessories, is hiring Part-Time Sales Professionals. If you are a service driven, energetic fashion enthusiast, we'd like to meet with you.

Please email your resume to eureka@partsunknown.com or fax to 866-498-2780

Land for Sale FIVE ACRE PARCELS Beautiful views, close to Eureka Springs. Prices starting at $23,500 per 5 acre parcel. Restrictions. 870-423-8107

Real Estate for Sale 36'X60' RED IRON BUILDING. Insulated, 2 roll-up doors, CH/A, office w/bath, water/septic system. On 8 acres(MOL) with views. 2 miles to E.S. $89,000.

870-423-8107 EUREKA HISTORIC DISTRICT Cottage for Sale, 35 Benton Street, Fixer-Upper. Great location for B&B or Vacation Home. Make Offer (Minimum $23,500). Offers End 4/20/15-Highest Accepted.

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Services Offered AFFORDABLE TREE SERVICE. Trimming and Removals. Good clean-up. 25 years experience.

Free estimates. Licensed and Insured. Call 479-981-0181.

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

Call Bob Messer. 479-253-2284 FANNING'S TREE SERVICE Bucket Truck 65' reach. Professional trimming, stump grinding topping, removal, chipper. Free estimates.

Licensed, Insured. 870-423-6780, 870-423-8305 HANDYMAN HOME REPAIRS & REMODELING carpentry, drywall, decks, tile. One call does it all.

We do small jobs. Bonded. Serving NWA since 1977. Bob Bowman. 479-640-5353 TOM HEARST Professional Painting and Carpentry Painting & Wood Finishing Trim & Repair Carpentry Drywall Repair & Texturing Pressure Washing 479-244-7096 TREE WORK - Skilled tree care: trimming, deadwooding and removals. Conscientious, professional arborist and sawmiller, Bob Messer 479-253-2284 EUREKA SPRINGS DUET MASSAGE. ''A relaxing couples experience.'' We come to you. Deep tissue, Swedish, Medical/Clinical. 17 years combined experience. Call/text 479-544-4942 or 727-366-3807.

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Wycliff to teach wet felting class at Writers’ Colony

CROSSWORD ANSWERS

Fiber artist Cathy Wycliff will teach a wet felting class from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 11, at the Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow.

Participants will make a “cat mat” or table mat, a flat rectangle that can be a cat bed or also can be Wycliff used as a decorative object or even hung on a wall.

Wycliff holds a master’s degree in education from National-Louis University and received her bachelor’s degree from Loyola University in Chicago, with a double major in art and education. She is a retired educator and has taught both young children with special needs and at the college level. She is an active senior member of the online Felting & Fiber Forum, where

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• Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122 : Pool Tournament, 7 p.m.

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her work is currently galleried and she is a frequent guest blogger on the F&F Studio.

Her list of exhibitions and acknowledgements of her past and current work in fibers are included on her website at www. cathywycliff.com Participants will use wool fibers, olive oil soap and rolling pins, pool noodles or wooden dowels to roll the felt. Simple designs can be incorporated into the rectangle, using different colors of wool. The mat will dry overnight and it can be embellished with embroidery or beading once it dries. Bring your own handspun wool or wool can be purchased from Wycliff. Participants should bring sponges, small buckets, olive oil soap, bubble wrap (the small bubbles) and towels and an apron, or wear old clothes.

The class will be at the Writers’ Colony, 515 Spring St. in Eureka Springs. The fee is $20 plus the cost of materials. Call 479253-7444 or email director@writerscolony.org to register.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 • Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): GG Unleashed, 7 p.m.

Pet of the Week Say hello to Maybell (No. 221). She’s a very pretty, medium-size, 14-month old black and white lab mix who came to the Good Shepherd Animal Shelter with a litter of pups. Maybell is very sociable, great with other dogs as well as people. She’s energetic, smart and very trainable. She would be happy to walk on a leash with you. Maybell has all her shots and is spayed. She’s available at the Shelter on Highway 62 east of Eureka Springs. The shelter is open from noon to 5 p.m. every day but Wed. The shelter’s phone number is 479-253-9188.

During April, all adult cats and dogs who are black or mostly black can be adopted for an adoption fee set by you, the adopter! Adopt a pet and save a life and thank you for caring.

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Transition

Jack Hudson Green

July 3, 1941 – April 3, 2015

Jack Hudson Green, a resident of Holiday Island, was born July 3, 1941, in Gadsden, Ala., a son of Charles Hudson and Mary Frances (Mynatt) Green. He departed this life on Friday, April 3, 2015 at the Circle of Life Hospice Home of Legacy Village in Bentonville, at the age of 73 years.

Jack worked as an electrical engineer. He was a member of the Holiday Island Presbyterian Church and Little Switzerland Amateur Radio Club. He enjoyed Ham Radio and Tennis.

On Aug. 17, 1963, Jack was united in marriage with Carolyn Jane (Hornbuckle) Green who survives him of the home. He is also survived by daughter, Amanda and husband Craig Mitchell of Fairhope, Ala.; son, Charles Hudson Green and wife Tricia of Arnold, Mo.; five grandchildren,

Matthew and Andrew Mitchell, Nicholas, Noah and Nathan Green; sister, Susan and husband Wayne Atherton of Indianapolis; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family, friends, and loved ones.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Hudson and Mary Frances Green.

Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Holiday Island Presbyterian Church with Rev. Clare Kelley officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service.

Memorial donations may be made to the Holiday Island Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 3095, Holiday Island, AR 72631. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.

Phillips, Golene to marry May 23 Jessie Lorene Phillips and Stephen Matthew Goline are happy to announce their engagement.

The bride to be is the daughter of Lori and Dan Johnston of Berryville and Kevin Phillips of Green Forest. Grandparents of the bride are Betty Davis and the late Bobby Gene Davis of Golden, Mo., and Nancy and Cecil Phillips of Lowell, N.C. Jessie was a 2010 graduate of Berryville High School and will graduate May 9, 2015, from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

The prospective groom is the son of Terry and Robert Goline of Texarkana, Texas.

Grandparents of the groom are LaVerne Coleman and the late Hollis Coleman of Texarkana, Arkansas and the late Grace and John Goline of Texarkana, Arkansas.

Stephen was a 2009 graduate of Pleasant Grove High School in Texarkana, Texas, and

a 2014 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree.

The wedding is planned for 6 p.m., May 23, 2015, at New Day Fellowship in Eureka Springs.

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even if the victim declines to testify.

HB 1706 passed by a House vote of 85-1, and HB 1707 passed unanimously.

Ponce feels the April 1 signing was appropriate because April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. According to the National Network to End Domestic Violence, in addition to violence, victims are often subject to rape or sexual assault by their abuser.

Across the country, more than three women a day are murdered by a husband or boyfriend, and one in four women reports experiencing violence at some point in her life.

Although it can happen at any age, women ages 20 to 24 are most at risk.

And like Ponce’s grandchildren, 15.5 million children live in homes with at least one incidence of violence occurring in the past year.

She says this is not acceptable.

Ponce, along with Barb Weems-Mourglia and Linda Maiella, both of Eureka Springs, worked to get the bills passed. Ponce said her daughter’s death gave her the strength and courage to pursue the changes in the law.

“We wrote letters and asked others to write letters,” Weems-Mourglia said.

She said she believed if the law had been in place in 2012, Aceves , who was assaulted and choked by Sanchez a few weeks before her death, might still be alive.

“I feel like if these laws had been in place, it might have prevented her death,” Weems-Mourglia said.

These laws, the three women hope, will raise awareness of domestic abuse, and Ponce said they want victims to feel empowered.

Maiella said, “I am thankful that Laura

Photo by Deborah Horn

Outside the Arkansas State Capitol, Laura Ponce (middle), Linda Maiella (left) and Barb Weems-Mourglia enjoy the passage of Laura’s Law. The bill was named in honor of Ponce’s daughter, Laura Aceves, who was murdered by a former boyfriend on New Year’s Eve 2012 near Eureka Springs.

is helping women in Arkansas through her death, to have a voice. Laura’s Law is long overdue and a first step to bring women in domestic violence situations the help and hope they deserve.”

Hutchinson said, “We can and must do better as a state when it comes to protecting our citizens against domestic violence. These laws are important steps forward in that effort.”

Ballinger said he was delighted with the passage.

“I hope the bills will have an impact, and I think that it’s going to happen. Law enforcement will follow the state’s lead,” he said.

In the future, Ballinger said he believes there will be improvements to the law but for

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now, he said it’s a good start.

Maj. George Frye, chief deputy for the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, said his department is aware of the domestic abuse within the county, and had implemented a lethality assessment program before legislation was introduced.

Before his current position, Frye was a police officer in Tulsa for about 28 years.

During his time in Tulsa, he said, and the state put a lethality assessment program in place.

Frye said the CCSO program demands more of its deputies than the state law.

“Our [lethality] assessment for Carroll County is given to the victim and prosecuting attorney.”

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The law was needed, he said.

“Domestic violence is a major issue and as an officer, I saw it on an almost daily basis.

It’s greatly underreported,” Frye said.

However, women aren’t the only victims of domestic violence. Abused men are even less likely to report the abuse, as are incidents in the gay and lesbian communities, he said.

Weems-Mourglia said that as a result of Aceves’ death, she, Ponce and Maiella became keenly aware of the lack of resources for domestic violence victims and founded the Purple Flower Domestic Violence Resource Center.

They work with the Carroll County Safety Network, as well as providing victims with educational information, resources and a 24-7 hotline.

“We’re trying to change the stigma of shame that victims feel and we want them to know that they’re not alone,” Weems-Mourglia said.

In hopes of raising awareness and providing more services for abuse victims in Carroll County, Frye is serving on the Board of Directors of the Carroll County Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (CCCAD). The board had its first meeting earlier this year.

Ballinger was instrumental in the formation of the CCCAD. “I’m thoroughly convinced that we’ve put together a great group,” he said.

Through his involvement, Frye said, he hopes to counter some of the long-term problems of abuse, such as “girls grow up thinking that it’s normal to be abused and boys think it’s OK to be abusers.”

Supporters of Laura’s Law believe it is a first step to ending domestic violence in Arkansas.

“It’s good that the law is now mandated,” Frye said.

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