Citizen of the Week

Cheryl Rutledge is this week's Citizen of the Week. Rutledge was nominated by Carol Douglas, who said Rutledge is constantly volunteering her time to help others. She has been working tirelessly at ECHO Village since the beginning of the project, Douglas said, and also volunteers her time with the Girl Scout Camp in Noark and Eureka Springs School of the Arts. "Actually, if there is a citizen of the year, not just the week," Douglas said, "Cheryl should be a front runner."...

Fiona Richards is this week's Citizen of the Week. Richards was nominated by Audrey Falkowski for her "endless work" on Good Shepherd Humane Society's Diamonds & Denim Ball held on Saturday, March 23. "Her idea went from conception to a huge success in just four months," Falkowski said. "Not only did Good Shepherd Humane Society benefit from the thousands of dollars raised, but those attended had a fantastic time dancing to the music of Kevin Black and Los Roscoes. Fiona, you are amazing."...

Eureka Springs High School junior Grayson Ertel is this week's Citizen of the Week. Grayson was anonymously nominated for her pledge to raise $30,000 in seven short weeks for the Lymphona and Leukemia Society to help fight blood cancers. Ertel has volunteered for Loaves and Fishes and the Medical Supply Network in Tulsa. For more information on how to help Ertel meet her $30,000 goal, visit https://events.lls.org/gat/nwarsoy19/gertel...

Jason “Amazing” is this week’s Citizen of the Week. He was nominated by Larry Evans, who said he’s known as Jason “Amazing” because he does card tricks. “He went into Chelsea’s and found a moneybag,” Evans said. “He didn’t have any money in his pocket, but he took it in and said, ‘This must belong here,’ and returned the moneybag. That’s way above what normal people do anymore.”...

Janet Chupp is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Chupp was nominated by Melissa Greene, who thanked her for her tireless work as thrift store manager for Good Shepherd Humane Society. “She works the job of at least two people, going the extra mile with time, energy and corralling us volunteers,” Greene said. “She never complains, always has a smile.”...

Jom Statton is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Statton is responsible for the new fitness equipment at the Eureka Springs Community Center, according to Jack Moyer. “Jom made the connection and negotiated for ... top-of-the-line fitness equipment for pennies on the dollar,” Moyer said. “He then arranged all shipping and delivery. Because of him, we will have a fully equipped fitness center in the upcoming months.”...

Pat Kasner is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Kasner has served as the director of Flint Street Food Bank for several years and will be retiring this month. There will be a celebration for Kasner and retiring treasurer Ray Johnson from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 18, at Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center...

Melodye Purdy is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Purdy was nominated by Fiona McGregor Richards, who said Purdy has graciously given her time and talent to photograph animals at Good Shepherd Humane Society. Purdy has helped increase adoptions at the shelter. “When one animal is adopted, two lives are saved as the kennel space opens up for another homeless dog or cat,” McGregory Richards said. “Thank you, Melodye, for all you do!”...

Sarai Aleshire is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Aleshire was nominated by Bob Thomas, who thanked her for her performance as the front of the house manager for The Aud. “She has a variety of duties, some seen and some unseen,” Thomas said. “What ticket holders don’t see are the hospitality items that have been requested by performers as part of their contract. ...

Eureka Springs High School drama teacher Rick Mann is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Mann has been working with students on a production of Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. The show goes on at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, and Saturday, Feb. 9, in the high school auditorium. It is one of many musicals Mann has taken on at the high school drama department...

April Griffith is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Griffith works tirelessly at the Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library to offer special events and clubs to locals of all ages. As the community engagement specialist, Griffith focuses on activities for young people in town...

Sandra Mittler is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Mittler is Good Shepherd Humane Society’s shelter manager, where she takes care of up to 80 animals at a time. She’s one of the reasons so many homeless animals in Carroll County find a family. To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com...

Allison and Dennington Moss, who run Green Acre Lodge Assisted Living Facility, are this week’s Citizens of the Week. They recently received a plaque recognizing Green Acre as a gold-level business partner of the Central Crossing Senior Center. To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com...

This week’s Citizen of the Week is Kathy McCoy. McCoy served as the co-chair for this year’s Silver Tea, an event hosted by St. James Episcopal Church benefiting local nonprofits. This year, proceeds from the tea went to A Cup of Love Ministry. To nominate someone for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com...

James “Rusty” Rusterholz is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Rusterholz is the president of the Eureka Springs Fraternal Order of Police and recently oversaw two donations to the Eureka Springs School District: $500 for the Eureka Springs Health Benefit Fund, which helps families in need of care, and $500 for band uniforms. Rusterholz is also the school resource officer...

This week’s Citizen of the Week is Ramona Capps. Capps was nominated by Jay Wilks, who said he found out during rehearsal for Jimmy James’ show at The Aud that there was no spotlight operator for the show. “Knowing Ramona’s background in stage lighting, I called her and she dropped her plans and her seat for the show,” Wilks said. “She went right to The Aud and ran the spotlight for Jimmy’s show flawlessly!”...

Dori Burgess is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Burgess was nominated by Carnegie Library assistant director April Griffith, who said Burgess is the owner of Red’s Pizzeria and recently helped cater a pizza party for kindergarten students and their parents at the Eureka Springs School District. ...

All of Eureka Springs’ veterans are this week’s Citizens of the Week. The veterans were honored at the annual Veterans Day Parade Saturday, Nov. 10, and commemorations have continued throughout the week. To those who made personal sacrifices for our country, the Citizen thanks you for your service...

Jay Wilks is this week’s Citizen of the Week. The person behind Out in Eureka, Wilks helped make Fall Diversity Weekend a success. To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com.

Jeff Danos and his family are this week’s Citizens of the Week. Danos was nominated for putting together the Zombie Crawl each year with the help of his wife and children, filling up downtown Eureka Springs Saturday evening. To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com...