Citizen of the Week

Eureka Springs Superintendent Bryan Pruitt and the Eureka Springs School Board are this week's Citizens of the Week. On Monday night, the board approved Pruitt's suggestion to pay for lunch for all instructional staff for the 2020-21 school year since teachers will be giving up their lunch break to ensure safety of the students...

Danny Spain is this week's Citizen of the Week. Spain was nominated by Cody Cole, who thanked Spain for sweeping cut grass off a road highly trafficked by motorcyclists. Cut grass can pose a danger to motorcyclists, Cole said. "Danny took time out of his day and went out with a very small broom to clean the mess, potentially saving lives," Cole said. ...

All the locals who have helped with First United Methodist Church of Eureka Springs' Answering the Call program are this week's Citizens of the Week. Through the program, any child 18 or under in Western Carroll County can receive free summer meals. To register for meals for your child, call Martie at 479-253-8987 or email esfumc@sbcglobal.net...

June Hegedus and June Owen are this week's Citizens of the Week. They were nominated by Penny Sullivan, who thanked them for being the biggest supporters of parades and events with their "exquisite handmade costumes and joie de vivre." "Sidelined by COVID, June Hegedus ordered 100 Eureka Loves You masks and has been handing them out to maskless strangers downtown," Sullivan said. ...

Everyone on the maintenance and custodian crew at Eureka Springs High School are this week’s Citizens of the Week. They were nominated by Superintendent Bryan Pruitt, who said they worked hard all spring and summer to keep the school clean and ready for students. “This is the crew giving up their Saturday for senior graduation,” Pruitt said. “They never say, ‘This is not my job.’ Their answer is always, ‘What is best for our students?’ ”...

Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library director April Griffith and her faithful sidekick, Bootsy, are this week’s Citizens of the Week. They were nominated by Adam Louderback, who said April and Bootsy have been engaging local children through the library’s Summer Reading Program every week with “wonderful readings of stories.”...

Eureka Springs High School history teacher Jerry RunnerSmith is this week’s Citizen of the Week. RunnerSmith was nominated by fellow teacher Gideon Keas, who said RunnerSmith is always a joy to work with. According to the Eureka Springs Schools Facebook page, RunnerSmith is a calm, patient teacher who entertains his students with music...

Jill Galyen is this week’s Citizen of the Week. She was nominated by Kim Knapp, who said Galyen helps everyone in need at Harts Family Center. “She cheerfully, professionally and conscientiously takes our emailed grocery lists, shops our lists and works so hard deciphering what exactly we want on our lists,” Knapp said. ...

The staff at Good Shepherd Humane Society Adoption Center are this week’s Citizens of the Week. They were nominated by the Good Shepherd Humane Society Board of Directors for their outstanding adoption and intake numbers for the last month. For the month of May, they had 65 adoptions/transports and 105 intakes...

The Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library staff are this week’s Citizens of the Week. The staff has been working hard during the pandemic to offer virtual activities and the drop-off of physical items to the community. To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com...

Vicki Shutters is this week’s Citizen of the Week. She was nominated by Scott Moore, community engagement coordinator with Good Shepherd Humane Society. Moore said Shutters has helped to refurbish the dog kennels at the shelter. “Not only has Vicki led the effort, she has accomplished most of the work herself!” Moore said. “She has painted, repaired and sealed concrete and helped keep us all in good spirits. Thanks, Vicki!”...

Harts and its employees are this week’s Citizens of the Week. They were nominated by Beverly Kepford, who thanked everyone for wearing masks to help protect shoppers. “They care about this community and immediately started wearing masks for our protection,” Kepford said. “I have been to stores where no employe is wearing a mask and I don’t feel respected or cared about.”...

Morgan Crawford is this week’s Citizen of the Week. She was nominated by Pamela and Chris, who thanked Crawford for her hard work at Mercy Hospital as an RN in the neurology department. “She is in the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic and is staying safe and strong,” Chris said. ...

These Eureka Springs School District employees are this week’s Citizens of the Week. They have been packing school meals to get kids fed throughout the district during COVID-19. They are hard-working and dedicated to serving the community. To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com...

Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library director April Griffith is this week’s Citizen of the Week. Griffith has been working with the library’s staff to offer curbside pickup, and she reads books for virtual storytime on the library’s Facebook page. Despite these tough times, Griffith continues to inspire everyone in the community, especially children, to love reading and learning...

Joshua Ridenour, 6, and Zachary Page, 12, are this week’s Citizens of the Week. The boys spent some time last week walking on Lake Lucerne Road gathering litter. Together, they spent hours filling a total of five large lawn and leaf bags, leaving the area cleaner and nicer for the neighborhood to enjoy...

All the staff members at Prestige Assisted Living are this week’s Citizens of the Week. Executive director Aronica Reed thanked them for their selfless work during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying they are all caring and devoted. “They do not complain, work with happy hearts and offer to work extra hours,” Reed said. “God bless you all!”...

Melanie Myhre and David Rush are this week’s Citizens of the Week. They are offering free cap and gown photos for Eureka Springs seniors at a proper social distance. “Thank you for taking time out of your schedules so they will have a special memory in front of their school,” said high school counselor Rachal Hyatt. “You are much appreciated.”...

Tracy Mayo and Rochelle Bales are this week’s Citizens of the Week. They were nominated by Emily Foster, who thanked them for providing breakfast and lunch for children who otherwise would not have had access to nutritional food because of school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

Jennifer Hatch is this week's Citizen of the Week. Hatch has donated her time to help Eureka Springs Elementary School students practice songs for Frozen KIDS. To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com...

The Eureka Springs Lady Highlanders are this week's Citizens of the Week. The team finished 18-15 this season and advanced to the state tournament for the first time in 11 years. Coach Ryan Sanchez said he is proud of the team. "It's all a testament to their character," Sanchez said...

Eureka Springs High School Boys Coach Brian Rambo, left, and Girls Coach Ryan Sanchez are this week's Citizens of the Week. They were nominated by Rachal Hyatt for recently organizing the regional basketball tournament in Eureka Springs, bringing in 16 teams to play at the school. The tournament brought a ton of business to town. "Their dedication to the school and community is appreciated!" Hyatt said...

The members of Krewe du Kork are this week's Citizens of the Week. The krewe was nominated by Peggy Kjelgaard, president of the Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow Board of Directors, for hosting the Krewe du Kork Benefit Dinner to benefit the Writers' Colony. ...

Eureka Springs Elementary School nurse Meghan Wolfinbarger is this week's Citizen of the Week. Wolfinbarger was nominated by a community member who said she goes way beyond to care for her students and truly cares. To nominate somebody for Citizen of the Week, email Samantha Jones at Citizen.Editor.Eureka@gmail.com...