Lovely County Citizen July 16, 2015

Fighting fluoridation Lawmakers make last-minute push Page 4

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Changing of the guard Wilkerson leaves post with city Page 8

YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER JULY 16, 2015

Power to change Local business owner has ideas for state flag

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n Amending Ordinance 2223?

City council plans special meeting Page 5

n Pruitt steps into new role As interim superintendent of Eureka Springs School District Page 16

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The Arkansas state flag has a red background, and a diamond with a royal blue border and four blue stars in the middle. The flag was designed by Willie Kavanaugh Hocker, who submitting the winning entry from a pool of 65 entries in a 1912 contest.

Jayme Brandt’s proposed redesign changes the colors of the state flag to a Razorback red, silver and white. Brandt said he changed the flag’s colors and not the design so the flag still maintains its significance to the state’s veterans but leaves behind any resemblance to the Confederate flag.

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In response to the national backlash against the Confederate battle flag, Arkansas lawmakers are discussing possible ways of changing the state’s flag — which has a star that represents the state’s membership in the Confederacy — and the owner of Twice Born custom T-shirt shop in Eureka Springs has drafted a design he thinks would fit the bill.

Jayme Brandt, an outspoken Christian and native New Yorker who gained national media attention the last few months for his work supporting Eureka Springs’ non-discrimination ordinance, said the only difference in his design and the cur-

rent Arkansas flag is the colors.

Brandt’s rendition changes the current red background to a darker, Razorback red, the current royal blue diamond border to silver, the four stars in the middle of the diamond from royal blue to silver, while the center of the diamond and the stars in the diamond’s border remain white.

“My understanding is that there would be a change regardless, so instead of completely changing it, I am proposing to only change the colors since the colors and the way the design works makes people think of the rebel flag,” Brandt said. “If you say that in the wrong way, it infuriates people in Arkansas. After I posted my re-design on Facebook, I got a lot of hate mail.”

Katie Hargis, the communications director for Natural State Strategies, said that she and Brandt spoke about possible solutions to the flag issue and that one possibility on the table for state lawmakers is amending the 1987 law signed by then-Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton designating the fourth star on the flag to represent the state’s membership into the Confederacy.

“Legislators from both parties are discussing the issue,” she said. “Striking that language from the law and inserting language that the fourth star should represent all of Arkansas’ veterans may be one palatable approach. How it all plays out is unclear. Unless a special session is called, the See Flag, page 7 drive thru convenience

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Dispatch Desk July 5 3:34 a.m. — A subject was arrested for driving on a suspended license.

10:53 a.m. — An officer referred a caller to the building inspector.

10:59 a.m. — An officer was unable to locate a reported dog at large.

11:44 a.m. — An officer filed a report on an unattended death.

8:13 p.m. — An officer filed a report on an accident.

9:13 p.m. — All was well following an alarm.

10:13 p.m. — An officer heard nothing where alarms were reported.

July 6 9:26 a.m. — A reported dog at large was gone on arrival.

10:40 a.m. — All was well following a welfare check of a dog.

10:44 a.m. — An officer helped a housekeeper get into a home.

11:55 a.m. — An officer filed a report on theft.

12:42 p.m. — Officers asked the owner of a vehicle blocking the traffic lane to move the vehicle.

12:50 p.m. — A subject was released to Boone County for questioning.

2:01 p.m. — An officer contacted a resident where a 911 hangup took place and all was well.

2:28 p.m. — A missing wallet was returned to its owner.

8:20 p.m. — An officer was on standby after a person ran off others at a restaurant.

8:28 p.m. — An officer filed a report

on theft.

9:00 p.m. — A vehicle reported for unauthorized use was located unoccupied.

July 7 2:22 a.m. — An officer was unable to locate a vehicle.

5:42 a.m. — An officer asked a couple to stop playing guitar and singing.

2:49 p.m. — An officer filed a report on a potential breaking and entering.

9:32 p.m. — The property surrounding a car that had been broken into did not appear to be disturbed.

10:19 p.m. — An officer reported a fallen phone line to Cox and SWEPCO. July 8 7:57 a.m. — An officer filed a report on a complaint.

8:38 a.m. — An officer secured an open door.

11:06 a.m. — A caller reported vehicles causing traffic difficulties, and the vehicles were moved.

11:45 a.m. — An officer told a suspect in a breaking and entering not to return to the location.

1:11 p.m. — A stalled van was gone on arrival.

2:07 p.m. — An officer found that a reported erratic driver was car sick.

5:50 p.m. — An officer told a suspicious subject to move along.

10:34 p.m. — Kids playing music were told to head home.

July 9 12:54 a.m. — All was well following an alarm.

2:35 a.m. — An officer didn’t notice

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any suspicious activity where a caller reported strange sounds.

6:00 a.m. — An subject reported to be sleeping in a laundromat was just doing his laundry.

8:01 a.m. — An officer picked up a dog at large.

10:51 a.m. — An officer filed a report on an accident.

2:30 p.m. — A subject was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

6:32 p.m. — Intoxicated males agreed to get a room and call it a night.

9:13 p.m. — A man turned in a check he found.

9:43 p.m. — Officers found a man fell asleep in his home and left his truck running after being asked to check on the man.

9:48 p.m. — An officer gave a car with out-of-date tags 24 hours to move.

9:52 p.m. — A female reported being assaulted.

10:01 p.m. — An officer told a home-

less man to move on.July 10 2:11 a.m. — An officer advised that a building was secure following an alarm.

11:33 a.m. — Officers provided traffic control until the road could be cleared.

6:02 p.m. — Stolen items were returned to a shop downtown.

11:21 p.m. — An officer filed a report on threats.

July 11 12:13 a.m. — A subject was arrested for driving on a suspended license and another subject was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.

1:13 a.m. — A subject was arrested for public intoxication, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.

4:46 a.m. — A subject passed out in a bathtub in a hotel and was intoxicated but coherent when officers arrived.

11:13 a.m. — An officer checked a door See Dispatch, page 22

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Lawmakers make last-minute push against fluoride

By Alana Cook

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State Rep. Bob Ballinger and State Sen. Bryan King are not giving up their fight against fluoride, which is scheduled to be added to Eureka Springs’ water supply beginning Wednesday, July 15.

King told the Lovely County Citizen that he met with Arkansas Department of Health officials last week regarding Delta Dental’s business contracts and is writing ADH a letter asking the department to look more closely at Delta Dental’s involvement in the push for fluoridation.

“We know that each legislative session, the fluoride mandate could be repealed. Currently, Delta Dental will pay for the equipment if water districts sign a contract that requires [districts] pay the money back if the districts quit fluoridating,” he said. “I don’t like that water districts are forced into this kind of deal when each legislative session, the mandate could be lifted. You have a law that forces people to pay for equipment on a 10-year deal and if we change the law, they still have to pay. It’s like having a gun to your head.”

King said he would like to know what the fair market price for fluoridation equipment is in comparison to what Delta Dental is requiring CBWD to pay back. He said he is also working with Madison County on a similar issue.

Despite the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recent report recommending that fluoride amounts be lowered in the public’s drinking water supply for the first time in a half-century, Arkansas cities and counties with more than 5,000 people are moving forward with plans to fluoridate the water supply, because of a 2011 state law that man-

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Luis “Doc” Contreras and Jerry Landrum hold a sign asking for Erin Brockovich’s help fighting the fluoridation of Eureka’s water supply, which was scheduled to begin Wednesday.

dates them to do so.

King, R-Green Forest, said he backed a bill that gave local control back to cities and counties. The bill made it from the House to the Senate during the last legislative session but died in the Senate Public Health Committee.

Ballinger, R-Hindsville, said he has “visited with a couple of people and suggested seeking an injunction” to stop Carroll Boone Water District from inserting fluoride in the water supply.

“I have spoken with members of Secure Arkansas but have not heard anything about them moving forward with litigation yet,” he said. “The injunction should be a friendly one against the water district and against the state from en-

forcing the Arkansas code that requires the implementation.”

Ballinger and King, along with Eureka Springs aldermen Joyce Zeller, David Mitchell and Mickey Schneider, have been working hard in the fight to stop the fluoride from being added to Eureka Springs’ water supply. Over the last six months, several citizens of Eureka Springs, including activist Laura Coker, have spoken against fluoridation at city council meetings and during meetings at local churches.

“The citizens have spoken. They do not want fluoride in their water and they should not be required to have it,” Schneider said during one city council meeting.

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Council considers changes to Ordinance 2223 NEW PRICE

By Alana Cook

Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

The Eureka Springs City Council will hold a special meeting at 3 p.m.

Friday to consider amending the anti-discrimination ordinance that was adopted by the council in February and ratified by the city’s voters in a special election three months later.

Ordinance 2223 bans discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations based on an individual’s race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic background.

Eureka Springs City Attorney Tim Weaver invited Fayetteville City Attorney Kit Williams to address Eureka Springs aldermen during Friday’s meeting at City Hall. In a July 2 letter to Weaver, Williams said that because “socioeconomic background” is not defined in Ordinance 2223 nor anywhere else in state law to his knowledge, he recommends that the city council remove the three references to “socioeconomic background” in Ordinance 2223. Williams said in the letter that “a Due Process vagueness argument could well defeat your use of this term,” and that the term “adds little, if any, real protection against discrimination and will provide an easy way to attack” the ordinance.

Because Ordinance 2223 in its present form was approved by voters in a May 12 special election, any change would have to be approved by a twothirds majority vote from the six-member city council.

The city council adopted the ordinance as a pre-emptive measure to a state bill that would prohibit local governments from creating their own anti-discrimination laws. The state bill, which began as SB202, was approved by legislators. It was signed into law

by Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Feb. 24 as Act 137, and will take effect July 22.

Ordinance 2223 was based on a similar measure that was adopted by the Fayetteville City Council in 2014 but

later rejected by the city’s voters.

During Monday night’s city council meeting, Weaver told aldermen that if the state brings legal action against more than one Arkansas city, Williams is “considering putting forth a cooperative of city attorneys” to fight the state.

When Alderman Terry McClung asked Weaver what the chances are of the city being sued by the state, Weaver said it is likely.

“Most of the other ordinances apply to interaction with the city like contracting, but ours is the most broad

“They all anticipate that the state will file some kind of direct action shortly after July 22 because that’s when the state law goes into effect. This direct action could be against the city of Eureka Springs because ours is the most strict law over all the cities [who have passed similar laws].”

– TimWeaver Eureka Springs City Attorney

and most likely to get picked,” Weaver said.

Weaver also told council members that he spoke with Williams and “a couple of deputy city attorneys in Little Rock and other cities” and they all agree that the use of the phrase “socioeconomic background” poses a problem for Eureka Springs.

“They all anticipate that the state will file some kind of direct action shortly after July 22 because that’s when the state law goes into effect. This direct action could be against the city of Eureka Springs because ours is the most strict law over all the cities [who have passed similar laws],” Weaver said.

In the Feb. 9 meeting when Ordinance 2223 was adopted by the coun-

cil, Weaver warned aldermen that “it may be better to let this play out on a much larger scale than to have us be the test case when the city comes under fire by the state.”

During that meeting, Alderman David Mitchell said he was more comfortable reading and passing the law that night and “letting the cards fall where they may,” and Alderman James DeVito stressed the importance of the city’s role in governing its own people.

“The authority of the law and government starts with the city. The state is trying to prohibit the ability for cities to pass laws to protect their citizens,” DeVito said.

Mayor Butch Berry, who signed Ordinance 2223 into law on Feb. 10, said during Monday night’s council meeting that he talked to Arkansas Municipal League attorneys and the ACLU during a recent Municipal League conference and that “neither are in a position to be proactive in filing lawsuits against the state. Their basic comments are that we have to wait until someone else takes action against us.”

Because Ordinance 2223 imposes criminal penalties in the form of fines ranging from $100 to $500 per violation on businesses who violate the law, the city can’t get help from the ACLU to fight the state.

“In talking to the ACLU, it gets more confusing with them getting involved because they are civil rights and not criminal so that kicks the ACLU out of things,” Berry told the council.

Weaver told the Citizen that if the city council agrees to “tweak” the socioeconomic clause Friday, the city “will wait and see what the state does.”

One thing is clear — no matter what the state decides to do — the citizens of Eureka Springs made their choice when they voted to keep Ordinance 2223 in May and city council members are standing by them.

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Proper care and feeding of journalists fter hearing about El Chapo’s escape from a Mexican prison

this week, I posted a status update on Facebook that said El Chapo’s Sinaloa Cartel is tied to the Alana Cook terrorist groups Hezbollah, AQIM and ISIS. A friend from Texas responded and said that she couldn’t believe more people weren’t talking about this. I responded and told her that people turn off the news because they don’t know what else to do. Her response was, “well, what can you do?”

That question weighed heavily on my mind for the next two days. I thought about the state of journalism in this country and about how the media is blamed for everything, how people seem to have become desensitized and how it is becoming more difficult to discern truth from disinformation.

When people are being fed vast amounts of information about a world that is becoming increasingly more chaotic, what should they do?

In my last column, I talked about the importance of supporting local artists.

Artists and journalists tend to have a few things in common — they both see the world through a unique perspective — one of humility that is tempered with creativity, a critical eye and an inherent need to make the world a better place. They often work long hours for little and sometimes no pay to birth a creation that if done well, moves people into action, advances the common good and causes people to consider perspectives other than their own.

Journalists are only effective if people support them and the organizations they work for. We can nip at the heels of government all day long and try to churn out thought-provoking pieces on crazy deadlines but if people don’t support their local news outlets financially and otherwise, nothing ever changes.

So what can people do? Business owners can buy ads, which in turn pay journalists’ salaries so they can keep trudging along. Readers can write letters to the editor and to their lawmakers and get to know local reporters on a first-name basis. Most importantly, people can learn to discern between truth and disinformation both at the local and national levels so they can know where to best spend their time and money.

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CAPC boasts 9 percent increase in year-to-date collections

By Alana Cook

Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

During the July 8 City Advertising and Promotions Commission meeting, CAPC Finance Director Rick Bright reported that year-to-date total collections through May were $480,632, an increase of 9 percent ($39,620) over collections through the first five months of 2014 ($441,012).

“The county, city and state collections have been running right in line with ours. In my opinion tourism is picking up. We were late to feel the recession and have been slow to crawl out of it,” Bright told the Citizen. “Nine percent does not seem like a huge increase; however the additional $33,973 of CAPC collections reflects an additional $1,322,901 spent on lodging and restaurants. This does not cover the additional spending on attractions, groceries, gas, etc. To me that is significant.”

According to Bright, the CAPC’s cash balance as of June 30 was $189,954 and May’s collections, which are taxes remitted in June, have increased except for motels, which have decreased by 5.6 percent over 2014’s year-to-date figures: • Restaurants: $69,957, up $8,821 (14.4 percent).

• Hotels: $15,397, up $1,316 (9.4 percent) • Motels: $32,815, down $1,932 (5.6 percent) • Bed and Breakfast: $7,817, up $763 (10.8 percent) • Cabins/Cottages collections: $11,457, up $1,532 (15.4 percent) • Total Lodging: $67,486, up $1,678

(2.6 percent).

• Year-to-date lodging collections compared to 2014 are up $14,918 (6.9 percent). Year-to-date lodging collections for 2014 were $223,089.

• Year-to-date restaurant collections compared to 2014 are up $24,700 (11 percent). Year-to-date lodging collections for 2014 were $225,593.

CAPC Commissioner James DeVito stepped in to chair the short meeting for CAPC Chairman Charles Ragsdell, who was out of town. CAPC Executive Director Mike Maloney was also not present at the meeting but emailed his director’s report to the Citizen.

Highlights of the report include: • A July 20 meeting between the cities of Fayetteville, Bentonville, Rogers and Eureka Springs to discuss the implementation of what will ultimately be called the Northwest Arkansas Film Commission.

• Eureka Springs launched the first in a continuing series of gender-inclusive ads for the general public.

• The Arkansas Times named Eureka Springs the best weekend getaway.

In other business, CAPC commissioners postponed discussing hiring media relations firm CISON until their next meeting in August.

Bright told the Citizen Wednesday morning that he just wrote the check to settle with Epoch Online for $17,500.

During last month’s meeting, City Attorney Tim Weaver advised commissioners they should settle with Epoch Online over a billing dispute involving work the company performed on the EurekaSprings.org website last year.

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Eureka Springs and the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa will host the Branson Travel Planners Association (BTPA) July meeting and lunch on Thursday, July 16.

Events will begin at 11 a.m. with a Welcome Reception on the Crescent

Back Porch, followed at 11:30 a.m. by a luncheon in the Crystal Dining Room.

That will be followed by a special preview of Intrigue Theater’s Exclusive Evenings.

For more information, contact Linda Box at 479-363-6320.

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What do

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Citizen Opinion by Cindy Worley In the wake of the national controversy over the Confederate battle flag, should Arkansas consider redesigning its flag so it does not resemble the Confederate battle flag?

Send your opinions to Citizen, P.O., Box 679, Eureka Springs, AR 72632, fax to (479) 253-0080 or e-mail to: citizen.editor.eureka@gmail.com

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Alert to Families

Jerry Jones “Harmonicat” Yes, it is quite similar.

Jon Seaman “Local Songwriter”

Yes, it is about time.

Steven Hookemyer “Hook”

Each state should have the flag they want.

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The CDC also warns that persons who are breast feeding, those with kidney disease and with osteo-

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Gina Gallina

Erik Brashers

David Durley

I have mixed emotions because of the touchy subject.

What does this have to do with the First Amendment? Let’s put it to a vote.

Absolutely, because this is the 21st century and it represents a time that we need to get passed.

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General Assembly won’t have another regular session until 2017.”

Brandt said he loves living in the South and doesn’t understand why people are resisting changing a flag that was designed by a contest winner more than 100 years ago. He said he doesn’t support banning flags, but instead thinks that the race dialogue needs to be reopened.

“If we are different today and have changed and learned, why not reflect that? Perhaps we need to stay mindful of the connection between the Confederacy and slavery and remember that this was not so long ago,” he said. “People are not simply over it, but rath-

Citizen Survey In the wake of the national controversy over the Confederate battle flag, should Arkansas consider redesigning its flag so it does not resemble the Confederate battle flag?

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porosis should not drink fluoridated water.

As a health care professional, I am recommending you make plans for how to get fluoride out of your water. Don’t necessarily count on bottled water because most of it comes from fluoridated municipal water supplies and the plastic bottles themselves, have a bunch of negatives. Here is a website that might be helpful: www.waterfiltercomparisons.com Thank you, CAROL BROWN Eureka Springs er have been raised in generations of conflict and discourse as a result.

“There is a divide that nobody wants to admit.

Black people in Arkansas want it changed but white people do not and that is something we should talk about. As a Christian, I’m not OK with something that other people feel oppressed by and it’s not just blacks, but Hispanics as well. The symbol is hurtful, whether intentionally or not. Our flag should represent who we were, who we are and who we want to be.”

Brandt said he thinks the South is ready for change but as with anything in the South, it must be tempered with grace.

“Change infuriates a lot of people, but it can be very good for us if done with grace and patience.”

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Changing of the guard: Wilkerson says goodbye as Stryker steps in

By Alana Cook

Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com

After 12 years, four mayors and nine city councils, longtime Eureka Springs mayor’s assistant Diane Wilkerson is leaving her post this month to move to Colorado and get married.

As mayor’s assistant, Wilkerson’s job is arguably the most important non-elected position at City Hall. She has worked closely with all city departments, from helping the Eureka Springs Police Department with the Polar Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics, to helping the Parks Commission organize the Eurekan — where she met her fiancé — to juggling the mayor’s schedule, Wilkerson has done it all and with a positive attitude and a smile on her face, Mayor Butch Berry said.

“Not only do you have to wear so many hats, but you have to work with so many diverse causes,” he said.

The mayor’s assistant helps keep the mayor’s office organized for various meet-

ings and also keeps up with important contacts at the state level.

“Her smiling face and helpful attitude will be missed not only by this mayor but by many throughout the city and city government,” Berry said.

When asked what she will miss the most about her time at City Hall, Wilkerson said the people of Eureka Springs and her coworkers.

“Every day was an adventure. You didn’t know what the next day holds. This community has been so good to me and I loved to give back when I could. I will greatly miss the people in this community,” she said. “I love my coworkers. The city has some of the best employees. They are truly good people.”

Berry held an open house and farewell party for Wilkerson on Sunday afternoon and introduced her replacement, Kim Stryker, who accepted the position after leaving her post at the City Advertising and Promotions Commission=.

Photo by David Bell

Mayor Butch Berry hugs outgoing Mayor’s Assistant Diane Wilkerson and incoming Mayor’s Assistant Kim Stryker. Berry held an open house last Sunday so citizens of Eureka could say goodbye to Wilkerson and meet Stryker.

When asked what advice she has for Stryker, Wilkerson said jokingly, “Don’t talk to newspapers.”

Berry said he will miss Wilkerson’s positive attitude and her love for the city and helping people the most.

“She always meets you with a smile,” he said.

His advice to Wilkerson as she begins her new life? “Always maintain a positive

attitude. We have two choices: We can be happy or we can be mad.”

His advice to Stryker as she begins her new role is to “always be positive in dealing with people and be working toward solutions instead of problems.”

Stryker said her goal for her new position is to “serve the office of the mayor and the citizens of Eureka Springs to the very best of my ability.”

News, Citizen earn 16 honors in statewide newspaper contest Carroll County News The editorial staffs of the Carroll County News and the Lovely County Citizen received a total of 16 awards, including five first-place honors, in the Arkansas Press Association’s 2015 Better Newspaper Editorial Contest.

The honors were announced Saturday during the APA’s annual awards luncheon at the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel in North Little Rock.

Carroll County News reporter Samantha Jones won first place for Coverage of Education and second place for General Interest Column.

Jones and CCN Managing Editor Scott Loftis won first place for News Story for coverage of an incident involving a Carroll County Sheriff’s Office K-9, and Loftis received first place in beat report-

ing for his coverage of the CCSO. Loftis and former Lovely County Citizen photographer Chip Ford won second place in the News Story category for a story on the death of a woman competing in last year’s XTERRA mountain biking festival. Loftis also received an honorable mention for sports page design.

CCN Sports Editor Ty Loftis won first place in the Sports News Story category for his report on last fall’s Berryville-Green Forest high school football game, and former CCN sports editor Chan Davis received third place in the Sports News Story category for a story about Berryville’s double-overtime victory over Heber Springs in the 2014 Class 4A girls state basketball tournament.

CCN photographer David Bell won

third place for Single Sports Feature photograph for a picture of Berryville High School football players taking a water break during summer practice.

The Carroll County News earned third place in the General Excellence Category for Larger Weeklies.

Ford received first place in the Picture Page/Photo Essay category for his coverage of the Eureka Springs Veterans Day parade. He also received an honorable mention in the same category.

Ford earned two second-place awards, in Single Sports Action Photograph, for a photo from the 2014 XTERRA mountain biking festival and in Single Feature Photograph for a photo from the Eureka Springs Mardi Gras parade. Ford also received third place in the same category for a photo of the 2014 Fleur Delicious

Weekend.

Graphic designer Melody Rust won third place in the Best Front Page category for a portfolio of front-page designs from the Lovely County Citizen.

The awards are presented in several divisions based on newspapers’ publishing frequency and circulation.

Both the Carroll County News and the Lovely County Citizen competed in the Larger Weeklies division. Twenty daily newspapers and 33 weekly newspapers competed. A total of 1,874 entries were judged by members of the Colorado Press Association.

The Carroll County News and the Lovely County Citizen are published by Carroll County Newspapers Inc. of Berryville, a subsidiary of Rust Communications Inc. of Cape Girardeau, Mo.

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Chapin transferred to state mental hospital Lovely County Citizen A Eureka Springs man who was arrested in April 2014 after he allegedly told police that God instructed him to kidnap and rape the owner of a local business has been committed to the Arkansas State Hospital after a judge ruled that he was not mentally fit to stand trial.

Cory Kristopher ChapChapin in, 43, was transferred from the Carroll County Detention Center to the state hospital on July 9, according to Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Maj. George Frye.

Carroll County Circuit Judge Scott Jackson issued an order on Feb. 9 declaring that Chapin was not fit to stand trial and remanding him to the custody of the state Department of Human Services.

Frye said that after Jackson’s order, Chapin remained in the Carroll County jail until a bed opened at the state hospital.

In his order, Jackson referred to a mental evaluation conducted by Dr. Cara Hartsfield of Fayetteville.

“Based on the evaluation performed by (Hartsfield), it has been determined that the Defendant lacks the fitness to proceed at this time,” Jackson’s ruling says. “… The proceedings against the defendant are suspended and he is hereby committed to the custody of the Director of the Department of Human Services for detention, care and treatment until restoration of fitness to proceed.”

Jackson’s ruling calls for the Department of Human Services to report back to the court if Chapin regains his fitness to proceed within 10 months

from the date of the ruling. If not, DHS will report 10 months from the date of the ruling whether Chapin’s mental condition precludes him from becoming fit to proceed and whether he presents a danger to himself or others.

Chapin was arrested on April 25, 2014, at Lake Leatherwood City Park after his father reported that Chapin had stolen the father’s car as well as some prescriptions, a debit card and cash.

Officers found Chapin driving the stolen car, and a search of the turned up the prescription belonging to his father as well as baggies containing alleged marijuana, handcuffs, machetes and a plastic handgun with the red barrel painted black.

While in the patrol car on his way to jail, Chapin allegedly told an Arkansas State Police trooper that he had “just stopped a kidnapping” and explained that he had the handcuffs in his car in order to restrain the woman he was about to kidnap. The woman owns a Eureka Springs business, where Chapin had been a customer a few times, he told police.

After arriving at the Eureka Springs police station, Chapin was interviewed by Detective Thomas Achord, who since has become the chief of police. Speaking for about 45 minutes, Chapin explained he was frequently spoken to by God and discussed “how he views his name, numbers and signs given him by God,” the police affidavit of probable cause states.

After telling Achord that God had instructed him to kill his children several years earlier, he explained that he had planned to use a hose from his van to “sacrifice” his children, but at the last minute a police officer arrived to arrest him on an outstanding warrant.

Chapin told police he read the Bible and the dictionary and he “received See Chapin, page 22

Eurekans gather last year at the opening of the city’s Bark Park.

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Bark Park commemorates first anniversary with water fountain

By Rachel Brix Nationwide, there are close to 2,300 dog parks. All kinds of dogs, along with their two-legged counterparts, go to dog parks on all kinds of days to explore, socialize and play safely within a fenced area.

Eureka Springs has one of its own: the Eureka Springs Bark Park. The Eureka Springs Dog Park Committee (ESDPC) would like to invite everyone and their dogs to the one-year anniversary celebration from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 25. The highlight will be the addition and dedication of the drinking fountain. Similar in construction to the fountains located at the springs downtown on Steele Street, up top will be a bubbler for people to use; however, down below there will also be another spigot, bowl and basin for the dogs.

Several years ago, the Parks Department included property for a dog park in the Harmon Park Master Plan, but had no one to volunteer to spearhead the project.

Then in September 2012 a small group of like-minded dog lovers set out to provide a big yard for Eureka’s relatively yardless dogs.

Thanks to overwhelming community support , the ESDPC constructed and opened the dog park based solely on donations less than two years later.

Although no count is available on how many people have visited Eureka’s dog park, most people will tell you “they always see someone there.” Many locals make it part of their daily routine (some twice a day!) and visitors appreciate the scenery and all the shade. Both the Small Dog Park and the Large Dog Park have benches and poop bag stations, and the spreading of diatomaceous earth to help control fleas and ticks is an annual bonus. Like all dog parks, ES Bark Park has its rules posted at the entrances. Like most dog parks, dogs must be vaccinated, spayed/neutered and non-aggressive.

Everyone, two-legged and four, is encouraged to attend, try out the fountain, meet friends or make new ones and frolic around the park on the July 25. ES Bark Park is at the corner of Polk and Grand in Harmon Park. Parking is free, but donations are appreciated in the “Bonation Box” located on the kiosk at the entrances.

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Artist Zeek Taylor is proud of Chimps Having Fun. Taylor will be on-hand at Norbeta Philbrook Gallery to sign copies of his book and his other works.

Norberta Philbrook Gallery to host reception for Zeek Taylor The Norberta Philbrook Gallery will host a public reception for watercolorist Zeek Taylor from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 18, to honor Taylor for his work.

Three years ago, the gallery, which was named after one of Taylor’s iconic chimps, opened during the same year that Taylor received the Arkansas Governor’s Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Taylor incorporates a dry brush technique into the majority of his watercolor works. Dry brushing is one of the most technically challenging painting techniques an artist can choose, gallery proprietor Raven Derge said.

Each Zeek Taylor original watercolor on archival board takes hours to complete.

“It always feels like a treat to offer an original Zeek Taylor watercolor,” Derge said.

Several of Taylor’s works will be onhand for the reception.

Taylor also will autograph copies of his book, Chimps Having Fun, which is

a collection of his iconic and whimsical chimpanzees.

Visit Norberta Philbrook’s website at http://www.norbertaphilbrookgallery. com/ for more information or stop by 95 Spring St. to say hello.

The gallery is also introducing the work of Doug Myerscough to Eureka Springs, with a portfolio installation at DeVito’s Restaurant in Eureka Springs. The installation debuted July 10 and will continue for two months. Myerscough was the artistic director of The UP Project’s largescale Cash and Boardman mural on the stairwell that connects North Main and Center streets in Eureka Springs.

“Myerscough’s versatility as an artist is conveyed in his paintings that are an investigation into representations of situation. They link the romanticism of landscape with a conceptual approach to surrealism and mesh the documentation of events with varied presentation,” Derge said.

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On the Move

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Though temperatures topped the mid-90s last Saturday, Basin Park was full of activity. The Fleur Delicious Weekend Waiters’ Race crowned a repeat champion and a large crowd danced to the sounds of Fayetteville’s Ultra Suede dance band, while visitors and locals alike enjoyed the monthly Gallery Stroll.

Pictured from left to right are the winners of the Fleur Delicious Weekend Spring Street Waiters’ Race: Rodney Slane, Ashton Shaw and Dustin Bergeron. Shaw, of DeVito’s of Eureka Springs, won First Place and a $100 dinner for two gift certificate from Grand Taverne Restaurant plus one hour of couples massage from the Grand Central Hotel and Spa. Bergeron of FRESH Farm to Table Fresh, won second place Steve and Barbie Nolte, from Lowell, and a one-hour massage from Basin Park Hotel and Spa. Slane, of the Grotto Wood- show their moves in Basin Park to the Fired Grill and Wine Cave, won third place and a $50 gift certificate from Spring rocking music of Ultra Suede, a dance band from Fayetteville.

Street Candle. Each winner also was awarded a bottle of Ciroc Vodka.

A bride and two maids joined Ultra Suede in the Basin Park bandstand for a tune.

Waiters sprint toward the finish line during the race.

Eighteen-month-old Ava Gamboa, from Bentonville, dances in Basin Park.

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A bride and her bridesmaids dance in Basin Park, along with a couple of hundred others.

Mel Shipley, at Spring Street Gallery, with one of the bronze sculptures.

Dancing with Ultra Suede.

Teresa DeVito, left, watches as Ilene Powell throws a cup of water on the winner of the Waiters’ Race, Ashton Shaw of DeVito’s.

Nine-year-old Maddie Mullins, from Fayetteville, came over with her family to enjoy the music at Basin Park. Of course, the family dog, Graham, came along.

Shauna and Don Horton, from Fayetteville, got married in Eureka Springs on Friday and took the Gallery Stroll on Saturday, buying this print from Wilson and Wilson Folk Art on Spring Street.

The print is titled ‘Love Train,’ appropriately enough.

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Pruitt excited to work in Eureka Springs

By Samantha Jones CCNNews@cox-internet.com Recently appointed interim superintendent of the Eureka Springs School District, Bryan Pruitt thinks he’s pretty close to having it all.

He lives closer to his three daughters, who attend the University of Arkansas, and finally has the opportunity to show his chops as an administrator at the district-wide level after being the principal of Bergman High School for the past nine years.

Pruitt recalled becoming interested in school administration during his time as an agriculture teacher at the Bergman School District.

“I was teaching 150 kids a day, but I wanted to help them all,” Pruitt said.

He pursued an administrator’s certification from the University of Central Arkansas in addition to his bachelor’s degree in agricultural teacher education and master’s degree in agriculture from the University of Arkansas.

Pruitt became principal of Bergman High School in 2006 and quickly realized he loved working in school administration. The best part of administration, he said, is how all the moving parts work together.

“It’s teamwork among everyone. Everybody’s got to be on a team and we have to work and collaborate,” Pruitt said.

After several years at Bergman High School, he began applying for superintendent positions throughout Arkansas but did not find the right fit. One of those positions, he recalled, was with the Eureka Springs School District.

When the superintendent position in Eureka Springs was vacated a month ago, Pruitt applied again and was hired as interim superintendent. His position is not permanent, but Pruitt said he hopes the board chooses to extend his contract once his year-long contract ends.

“I hope my commitment and dedication will afford me that opportunity to be appointed back superintendent next year,” Pruitt said. “I’d be honored to extend this.”

Over the next year, he said he looks

forward to observing how the Eureka Springs School District works and assessing the school’s access to technology.

He acknowledged that, as a first-year superintendent, he has a lot to learn.

“I’m ready for that challenge. I want to meet as many people as possible involved with the school district, whether it’s community members or staff,” Pruitt said.

He noted the importance of being student-centered, saying he wants to base every decision he makes on how it will affect students. A big decision he hopes to make is how to improve the technology at the district.

“I know kids are really involved with technology. They love gadgets. If that increases learning, I’m all about it,” Pruitt said.

He said he hopes to analyze the school’s needs first to determine if classrooms need more computers, projectors or other equipment. His main goal, he said, is to have a computer for every student at the district.

Giving students more access to technology, Pruitt said, will help them succeed during and after college.

“I want them to be confident in wherever they want to go. The bottom line is we want to be able to provide the best education for our students that we possibly can,” Pruitt said.

The Eureka Springs School District, he said, has already done quite a bit of work for him. He described how the district already excels, saying the school has upto-date facilities and a history of student

achievement. Even when he worked at Bergman, Pruitt said he was impressed with Eureka Springs students at statewide events.

“I’ve always appreciated Eureka Springs students because I thought they were very well-behaved,” Pruitt said.

He added that the rich culture of Eureka Springs drew him in, pointing out how receptive and diverse people in the city are. That openness, he said, complements his outgoing nature.

“I want to know more about people. I don’t want to know that you work here or you live here. I want to know about your family and what you do and what your hobbies are,” Pruitt said.

“That’s what makes it exciting here, because you can find different, diverse people. As a superintendent, you’ve got to love all your kids here. It doesn’t matter how much money they have or what color they are or what their religion is,” he continued. “You’ve got to love them in your heart.”

Pruitt has not moved to Eureka Springs yet but said he and his wife plan to make a permanent move to the area soon. He hopes to find a home with land to raise beef cattle, a hobby he said he loves. The Pruitts’ oldest daughter is in a graduate program at the University of Arkansas, where their middle daughter is a rising senior and their youngest daughter is a rising freshman.

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Calendar of Events Send calendar entries to Samantha Jones 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

July 16: Poetluck

Kim McCully-Mobley and Vicki Mayk will read their work at Poetluck at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16 at The Writers’ Colony at 515 Spring Street in Eureka Springs. Local writers and musicians are invited to read from or perform their work for up to four minutes after McCully-Mobley and Mayk speak.

July 16: Buddhist Study Group Meeting

The Eureka Springs Buddhist Study Group will meet at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16 for the closing ceremony of the Mystical Arts of Tibet Healing Mandala at the Basin Park Barefoot Ballroom. All are welcome.

July 18: Record Release Party

Country Jack & the Silver Eagle Band will perform at the historic Blackhawk School on Saturday, July 18. Festivities begin at 6 p.m., with Country Jack performing around 7:30 p.m.

Church at 111 Valley Drive in Holiday Island is having an ice cream social from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 19. There will be lots of flavors of ice cream with all the toppings, cookies and cold drinks. Everyone is invited and the event is free.

July 19: Dance Presentation

The Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk St. will meet at 11 a.m.

Sunday, July 19. The owners of Melonlight Dance and Yoga Studio will give a presentation on dance.

July 20: Meditation Group Meeting

A meditation group will begin meeting weekly at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 20. The group will focus on Shamatha and Tonglen meditations. Call Alece at 479-2446841 or Gary at 479-244-6840 for more information.

July 20: Animals at the Library

The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library at 194 Spring Street will host an afternoon of imaginative role-playing from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 18 for those going into the 5th and 6th grade. Adventurers will create their own characters and explore the strange, magical land of Coinworld as they work together to solve a series of mysterious events plaguing the people of Ellys City. Call the library at 479-253-8754 for more information.

The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library at 194 Spring Street will host a week of events from Monday, July 20 to Saturday, July 25. Live animals will be featured at 3 p.m. Monday. Lego Club is scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday, with pajama story time at 7 p.m. that night. Preschool craft and story hour will take place at 10:30 a.m., there will be a film showing at 3 p.m. Thursday. On Saturday at 3 p.m., there will be a superhero crafting session.

All programs are free and intended for children and families; no pre-registration is required. For more information, visit the library or call 479-253-8754.

July 19: Ice Cream Social

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July 21 and 28: Uniquely Me

The Berryville Public Library and the Girl Scouts Diamonds will host a threeweek series on self-esteem for girls from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 14, 21 and 28. Contact Kelly Wood at kwood@girlscoutsdiamonds.org or 870-416-2728 for more information.

July 20 through 24: Vacation Bible School

The First Methodist Church in Eureka Springs at 195 Huntsville Road will host vacation bible school from Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24. Events will take place from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day. All children from kindergarten to sixth grade are invited, and all activities and food are free. Call 479-253-8987 for more information.

July 26: The Power of Words

The Eureka Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 17 Elk St. will meet at 11 a.m.

Sunday, July 26. Three writers from the Village Writing School will present writing as a path to healing, connection and empowerment.

July 28: Canning Class

Carroll County Country Chicks EHC Club will offer a canning class on Tuesday, July 28 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church.

There is a $10 fee. If interested, register with the Carroll County Extension Office by calling 870-423-2958.

July 28: Ladies of Faith Meeting

The Ladies of Faith will meet at 10 a.m.

Tuesday, July 28 at the Gazebo Restaurant. Brunch will cost $10.50. The guest speaker is Tana Bolin, a singer-songwriter and entertainer. Beth Severe will minister

in music. For more information, call 870480-3161.

Aug. 8: Wheelin’ and Grilling for a Cure

Wheelin’ and Grilling for a Cure will take place on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the park.

There will be a barbecue cook-off, a craft fair, games for kids, inflatables and more activities. For more details, call 870-4802797 or email carrollcorfl@gmail.com.

ONGOING MEETINGS

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), a non-profit weight loss support group, meets at 4 p.m. Mondays at the United Methodist Church of Berryville on Highway 62. National yearly dues are $32, which includes a national magazine and $3 local chapter dues. For more information, contact Jean Vance at 870-350-6888 or Delphia Smith at 870-423-2492.

Spiritual Healing is held every third Wednesday at the Christian Science Church reading room at 68 Mountain St. Contact Melissa Clare at 479-253-8252 or MelissaClare01@gmail.com for more information.

Holiday Island Garden Club meets the third Wednesday of each month excluding July, August and December. Membership costs $12. Contact BJ Dennis at 402-3263326, Patricia Messer at 479-981-6079, Tara Lawson at 479-244-0679 or Cathie Drake at 479-253-2377 for more information.

Mercy Auxiliary in conjunction with Area Agency on Aging sponsors an Alzheimer’s Support Group for Caregivers the third Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Meetings are in the conference room at Area Agency on Aging on 1204 Primrose in Berryville. Caregivers are welcome at any meeting to share experiences and to receive comfort and resources. For more information, call Rebecca Davis at 870-350-3415 or Anita Spearman at 479-981-0626.

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Hudgins named assistant vice president/loan officer for Cornerstone Bank in Huntsville

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Terry Miller, local contractor and museum volunteer, stands outside the Eureka Springs Historical Museum with Mayor Butch Berry and Rick Armellini, who volunteered his concept design services for the project.

AHPP grant solves water problem at Eureka Springs Historical Museum Thanks to a 2014 grant from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, serious water problems at the Eureka Springs Historical Museum have been solved.

The grant provided funds to alleviate water run-off in the rear of the building, and also for the erection of a stone block wall in the front. Previously, during heavy rains, with the museum’s location at the bottom of Main Street, or Planer Hill as it is known locally, the run-off could not be handled by the storm drains and water not only ran inches deep down the sidewalk, but up onto the wooded porch and even under the front door.

Passing traffic only added to the problem and persons leaving or entering the museum building were frequently drenched from ‘waves’ created by cars and trucks.

The new wall was the brainchild of contractor (and volunteer) Terry Miller, architect (and now mayor) Butch Berry and concept designer/volunteer Rick Armellini.

The recent heavy rains experienced here have proved the project a great suc-

cess.

The museum board will next turn its attention to funding for restoration of the porches themselves, which have been substantially harmed by the problem that existed, as well as time itself. It has been many years since the front facade has been painted and it is time for a new coat. Hopefully some grant funding can be found to finish this project, estimated at about $15,000. Matching funds will be needed, so any contributions for this project will be gratefully accepted.

The museum provided matching funds for the 2014 grant from proceeds from their “Voices From Eureka’s Silent City” fundraiser. This year’s event will be in October; see the website www. eurekaspringshistoricalmuseum.org for dates and details.

Miller and his crew battled the elements to complete the wall by May, which begins the museum’s busy tourist season. The museum board also expressed its appreciation to Joel Taylor of Eureka Stone, who donated his services of installing the stone cap to the top of the wall and columns.

Jason F. Tennant, executive vice president and chief lending officer at Cornerstone Bank, has announced the appointment of Autumn Hudgins as assistant vice president/loan officer at the bank’s new office in Huntsville.

Hudgins will work with all phases of lending, with an Hudgins emphasis on mortgage and consumer lending. She will also assist with public relations, product promotions, bank sponsorships and community relations for all of Madison County.

Hudgins, who has been with the bank since August 2003, has worked in various areas of the bank including deposits, loans and marketing. Before this promotion she

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“Autumn has been a tremendous ambassador for our bank during her career and it is always a joy to promote a deserving individual from within our bank family,” Tennant said in a news release. “As our bank has continued to enjoy tremendous growth, this position will help us facilitate better communications and relations with the clients and communities we serve. She will be a great addition to an already strong team of bankers in our Huntsville market.”

Hudgins has a degree in advertising and public relations from East Central University in Ada, Okla. She is an alumna of Carroll County Leadership and has served as team member, team leader and publicity chair for American Cancer Society Relay For Life in Carroll County. She is a board member of the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas. She has two children: Anna-Claire, age 10, and Jackson, age 6.

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• Chelsea’s, 10 Mountain St., 479-2536723: Rebecca Patek X-Perience, 9:30 p.m.

• Eureka Live, 35 N. Main, 479-2537020: Jukebox & Dancing, 9 p.m. to close • 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 : Karaoke, 8 p.m.

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard), 105 E. Van Buren, 479-253-2500: WTF, 8 p.m.

FRIDAY, JULY 17 • Balcony Restaurant and Bar, 479-2537837: Hawgscalders, noon; Hawgscalders, 6 p.m..

• Cathouse / Pied Piper, 82 Armstrong St., 479-363-9976: Dan Hicks Duo, 8 p.m. to midnight • Chelsea’s, 479-253-6723: Chucky

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

• Grub & Pub Club 169, 479-253-7122 : Karaoke, 8 p.m..

• Legends Saloon (Lumberyard): DJ Karaoke with Kara • New Delhi Cafe, 479-253-2525: Pete & Dave, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Den, 45 Spring St., 479363-6444: Hellbenders Trio, 9 p.m.

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

SATURDAY, JULY 18 • Balcony Restaurant and Bar, 479-2537837: Crosstown Richard, noon; Catherine Reed, 6 p.m.

• Brews, 2 Pine St., 479-244-0878: Pearl Brick, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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

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

• Grub & Pub Club 169: Opium Western, 8 p.m.

• Legends Saloon: Hedley Lamar, 9 p.m.

• New Delhi Cafe, 479-253-2525: Pete & Dave, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

• Rowdy Beaver Den: Steve Moeller Band, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Trick Bag with Blew Reed, 9 p.m.

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ced green tea blended with spearmint or peppermint is refreshing and delicious especialJim Fain ly as the days heat up and we get more sun exposure. Most everyone knows of the long-term damage to the skin caused by sunburn and the increased chance of skin cancer. Accordingly, many know about wearing hats, protective clothing and sun blocker. But some don’t want the chemicals in commercial preparations. Ever-refreshing green tea comes to the rescue.

Green tea may help prevent many cancers — and drinking green tea may prevent skin cancer — due to the high levels of antioxidants. Splashing tisane on the skin or drinking or swallowing capsules are all ways of adding benefits. Green tea extract in capsule form is a more potent and inexpensive supplement than just drinking the beverage. You can imagine just how much you would have to drink to get the full benefit of four easy-to-swallow capsules.

Besides, you can wash them down with a blend of tasty green tea.

Green tea has a wealth of scientific data supporting healthful benefits. Cancers of many kind are reduced in places where people drink it plentifully, at least according to statistics. Breast, prostate, stomach, pancreas, colon, lung and esophageal cancers are specifically mentioned in the Physician’s Desk Reference for Supplements. Additional benefits for arthritis and gout are mentioned as well as being able to burn off stored fat. It can even help in reducing dental cavities. Green tea provides a base drink to add other herbals such as elder and peppermint.

Back to skin cancers and natural sun protection — old grannies would be following food plans according to the season and summertime gives us a wealth of fresh fruit and veggies. Granny would have us eating lots of these highly nutritious and rich in antioxidant fresh foods such as yellow squash. This is a good source of beta-carotene. As usual, granny was right. When you supplement with beta-carotene you get a natural sun protection factor due to the fact that excess comes out through the skin. Antioxidants naturally found in all of the summer fruit and veggies have strong anti-cancer benefits, too. Support your local markets and consider supplementing with a quality green tea. For skin care, there is nothing better than rubbing coconut oil on your skin.

Wisecrack Zodiac ARIES: Thursday’s bark is worse than its bite, but Friday’s slobber is just gross. Scratch the weekend behind its ears and it will roll over for you. Remember to give it a treat on Sunday night.

TAURUS: At last, you have the answer. Unfortunately, the only person asking the question is stuck in Singapore traffic and his cell phone battery is dead. If you want to share your knowledge, consider a carrier pigeon or message ferret.

GEMINI: This week is a candy store, and the shopkeeper just handed you the key. Stuff your pockets with goodies, tip your hat in thanks and make your escape before anyone notices how much chocolate you’re packing in your pants.

CANCER: Your boss is giving you that look. Either she’s found your mistake, or it’s allergy season again.

Either way, bring tissues and vodka to the office. If you’re lucky, she’ll forget it all over a few liquid lunches.

LEO: While you’re staring at the sky and waiting for your mind to clear, remember the last time you chased your own tail this hard. You were so dizzy, the Kardashians seemed like Einstein in comparison. Take a few breaths and avoid circles.

VIRGO: Life is beautiful, especially if you squint and you’re not too picky. Think of Friday as last call; you’ll get something that seems like a good idea at the time. Afterward you can say “Hey, that happened.”

LIBRA: Everyone’s swimming in the deep end, and you’re still dogpaddling with your pool noodle. You can take a chance with the big boys or just take comfort that sharks avoid the shallow end because they dislike swimming in pee.

SCORPIO: You know what you want, but do you know what you need? The ultimate satellite sports package isn’t that much fun without electricity. Or food. Prioritize and you’ll be eating Cheetos with all the lights on and loving it.

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SAGITTARIUS: Your sweetie is dropping some heavy hints. Be glad that one just landed on your foot and not on your head. Take them somewhere nice this weekend, preferably a place where you don’t have to walk, at least until you can feel your toes again.

CAPRICORN: It’s good to know your shortcomings, but you don’t have to slow dance with them. Take a break for some punch; confidence may ask you for the next dance.

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AQUARIUS: That million-dollar idea sounds impressive, but does the world really need another mousetrap? No. A smartwatch that turns into a light saber? Yes, please.

PISCES: Juggling isn’t your forte, so put down the chain saws. If you’re going to throw things in the air and catch them, make it something on your skill level. Like dust bunnies.

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signs from every first, seventh and 16th word.” He insisted on explaining all of this to Achord, the police report states, and Chapin said “he had no fear so he would do anything God would tell him.”

Chapin told Achord that a few days prior, “God told him to kidnap” the intended victim, “have sex with her and make her listen to his story.” Chapin, the police report states, told Achord he “was meant to do it” and “that he would have let her go after he was done.”

So the night before, Chapin said, he had stolen some cash, medication, a debit card and the vehicle from his dad.

He had just returned from a sporting goods store in Rogers where he bought a sleeping bag “to put (the victim) in while he kept her,” the police report

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states. Chapin told police he had the handcuffs to restrain the victim with and had painted the red barrel on the plastic gun to make it look real so he could force her to go with him.

He had been driving back from Rogers and when he passed the salon at exactly 11:09; Chapin said that was a sign meaning 911, the police report states.

“He said he knew that meant something. He said there was another car in front of the (business she owns), so he drove to Leatherwood Park to wait,” and that is when police officers arrived.

Chapin also told police he had seen “shrinks” and had been diagnosed as schizophrenic and bipolar. He told Achord he just wanted someone to listen to his story and try to understand that he was “selected by God.” He ended the interview by saying he figured he would be going to prison for kidnapping, the police report states.

Renee Wilson

Feb. 23, 1951 – June 27, 2015

Renee Wilson, a resident of Eureka Springs, was born Feb. 23, 1951 in Tulsa, Okla., a daughter of Carl and Doris (Lewis) Benton. She departed this life Saturday, June 27, 2015 in Fayetteville at the age of 64. She was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Doris Benton and her first husband, Dennis Deaton.

In 1996, Renee was united in marriage with Bill Wilson who survives her. She is also survived by one daughter, Ashley Bales and a husband Mark of Tulsa, Okla.; two grandchildren, Markie Sue and Courtney; several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com.

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Spa1905 was deThe new Aveda signed as a center salon will be offerfor relaxation in ing guests and local “Our hotel is historic in a busy downtown manicures, nature however our mission residents and will occupy pedicures and hair most of the second ensures we remain fresh and styles.

However, level of the Basin relevant to today’s consumer the addition of the Park Hotel. The sought-after Aveda expectations ...” spa’s decor feaproduct line will – Jack Moyer tures warm earth soon bring all Avetones, a sun deck da salon services, and a mountain each reflecting strict backdrop. brand standards, to the hotel’s second “Our hotel is historic in nature how- floor. The retail center will carry Aveever our mission ensures we remain da hair and skin products. fresh and relevant to today’s consum“Kimberly Roberts will be manager expectations. Spa1905 is expand- ing,” Moyer said. “Kim, who currenting its services and joining the 1886 ly manages our New Moon Spa, has Crescent Hotel’s New Moon Spa as been promoted to the newly-created the only Aveda spas and salons in the post of Director of Spas, reflecting a greater Eureka Springs area is sure to core value of our hotels: Build the Inmeet those customer desires,” Vice dividual. Kim has been with our hotels President and General Manager of the for more than 15 years and is a preemCrescent and Basin Park Hotels, Jack inent expert in Aveda and its brand exMoyer said. pectations.” Assistant Director Hayley Highlighting those expanded ser- Franklin will support daily operations. vices will be a full menu of day spa For more information, go to www. services that will focus on the Aveda spa1905.com.

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Eureka Springs Bluegrass Festival announced

Eureka Springs’ annual Bluegrass Festival will take place from Thursday, Aug. 13 to Saturday, Aug. 15.

The festival will kick off with a watermelon social at 7 p.m. Thursday at Basin Spring Park. Hosted by the Eureka Springs City Advertising and Promotion Commission, the social will have free watermelon and bottled water. It is an open jam, and everyone is invited to bring their instruments and join in.

There will be free music from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Friday’s performances are: Mary Parker, Clancey Ferguson and Mountain View Friends at noon; the Eureka Springs Bluegrass Band at 1 p.m.; the Clark Family with Bill Nesbitt at 2 p.m.; Buddy Griffin and Friends at 3 p.m.; and Dragon Masters at 4 p.m.

Saturday’s performances are: Clancey Ferguson at noon; Dragon Masters at 1 p.m.; Al Brumley and Friends featuring Arkansas Red and Buddy Griffin at 2 p.m.; the Clark Family with Bill Nesbitt at 3 p.m.; and the Tennessee

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following an alarm.

12:23 p.m. — An officer filed a report on a two-vehicle accident.

1:49 p.m. — An officer spoke with a caller who reported someone moving chairs behind his business.

4:42 p.m. — An officer filed a report on vandalism.

5:11 p.m. — An officer responded to an injured deer.

7:03 p.m. — A subject was arrested for driving while intoxicated, fleeing an officer, resisting arrest, implied consent, driving left of center, reckless driving and disobeying an officer.

8:22 p.m. — An area where noise had been reported was quiet.

July 12 1:13 a.m. — A caller reported that a man in a cowboy had asked if he wanted to buy some drugs, but an officer could not locate the man.

Gentlemen at 4 p.m.

There will be two nights of shows beginning at 7 p.m. at The Auditorium at 32 S. Main St. Friday night’s performers include: Mary Parker; Dragon Masters; Pam Setzer; the Clark Family with Bill Nesbitt and the Tennessee Gentlemen. Saturday night’s performers include: Myron Flippin; Buddy Griffin and Clancey Ferguson; Pam Setzer and Mountain View Friends featuring Donny Catron; the Clark Family with Bill Nesbitt; the Buffalo City Ramblers; Cutthroat Montana; and Tim Crouch and Irl Hees.

Tickets cost $20 for adults and $12 for children 16 and under. Tickets for both nights cost $35 for adults and $20 for children.

Free musical sessions will be offered at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Rodeway Inn Chalet at 2015 East Van Buren to teach beginning and intermediate musicians how to learn, understand and participate in circle sessions.

For more information, visit www.eurekasprings.org.

1:15 a.m. — A subject was arrested for driving while intoxicated and implied consent.

1:50 a.m. — An officer had a vehicle blocking a driveway moved.

3:25 a.m. — A caller reported hearing fireworks outside a hotel but officers could not locate any evidence of fireworks.

9:46 a.m. — A caller requested that an animal be put down.

1:47 p.m. — A subject was arrested for driving on a suspended license and noise ordinance.

4:24 p.m. — An officer assisted the hospital.

6:26 p.m. — An officer filed a report on a reckless driver.

11:32 p.m. — A caller reported suspicious persons in an area but the persons could not be located.

July 13 6:26 a.m. — An officer retrieved a dog from a pond and brought it to the police department until the owner claimed it.

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