Eye On Independence September 2016

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Kitchen Construction Part 2 Learning To Set Boundaries Cindy Hubberd and the NADT Dance Academy

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Another farmer’s needs have changed over the years; therefore, his equipment had to be updated. Both these men are longtime farmers and retired from the field of law enforcement.

Otto retired as a Driver’s License Examiner with the Arkansas State Police. Butch retired from the Arkansas Highway Police. These men have seen changes in both professions during their lifetime. Just as needs change in farming, needs change in law enforcement...it’s time for a change! It’s time to put Hard Working Leadership in the sheriff’s office!

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8/ Batesville Area Arts Council 9/ DownTown Guide

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Football Weather Joseph Thomas

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First of all, a correction...The image of Bob Qualls on the Press Releases page of our August issue was mistakenly placed with a text describing Boris Dover, president and COO of First Community Bank from a previous release. I apologize to both gentlemen and congratulate Mr. Qualls on his deserved award. It sounds as though he is an outstanding Journalism Professor.

We hope you are all doing well and have made it through the heat. It shouldn’t be long now for that football weather to find us waiting. This month we have much in store to read and see. Kacey Burge brings us Cindy Hubberd (an excellent example of what a Powerful Woman), Kristi Price describes her family's visit to Wild

River Country, Leigh Keller talks school emotion, Kimberlee shares HandBags of Hope and Cherri Rodgers continues her Kitchen Construction. Hannah Conyers shares a First Community Bank donation, Chuck Jones shares a story of new construction and Cathy Drew shares a story about a friend, Craig Ogilvie and his 41 years of Arkansas Tour Guides.

Amelia Bowman describes the building and maintaining of the Old Independence Regional Museum, Myers-Davis Life Coaching Institute speaks of boundries and I share Collin William Brown’s work behind the recent Independence Pride Event and his fundraising for Nepal. We have press releases, local faces, and much more, so please enjoy. N

Notes from the Clearing

Decidious

Joseph Thomas If I were a tree, I would be decidious...decidedly straight and tall with branches just out from my trunk in an easy manner. If I were a household plant I would be furocious... furry with fern like leaves frounced about in a display of fury. If I were a cat, I would be felonious...all growl and teeth with just a touch of ‘you can pet me there’. If I were a circus, I would be circulous...big and round with a top full of circular arcing fun to be had by all from the swinging stations to every clown car load. If I were human, I would be ridiculous...

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From left, practical nursing students Melva Thomas, Kay Jefferson, Katie Murphy and Laura Perez participate in a medical simulation during their simulation lab at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. The SimMan mannequin the students work with has the ability to speak, show vital signs, and simulate breathing.

Practical nursing students at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville try to determine what is wrong with a simulated patient scenario within 60 seconds during their simulation lab.

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We would like to welcome The Pinto to Main Street, may your chairs be as full as your coffee is hot and comida is tasty!

Joseph snapped this picture the night of the Grand Opening of the Melba August 12 (who we welcome as well), so come on down and check out the Pinto (and the growing Main Street), for yourself!

New Landmark Coming to Batesville Chuck Jones

Construction will begin in early 2017 on a new fivestory, 60,000-square-foot Citizens Bank headquarters building in Batesville. Positioned on one of the highest points in town, the structure will provide sweeping views of the community where Citizens Bank was founded more than 60 years ago.

“This new building will be a visible sign of Citizens Bank’s commitment to the community,” said Phil Baldwin, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are excited, too, about providing numerous opportunities for local subcontractors and laborers during the construction phase.”

The structure, which is being designed by CADM Architecture in El Dorado, will be composed of Batesville limestone, Vermont slate, heavy aluminum and wood panels, and high performance glass curtain walls, according to CADM President Blake Dunn, FAIA, NCARB. Groundbreaking is scheduled to follow site preparation of the property, which is located along St. Louis Street between Case and Lyon streets.

Construction is expected to consume about 12 to 14 months.

Clark Contractors in Little Rock has been selected to manage the project. Clark is one of the largest construction companies in Arkansas and is the general

contractor for the White River Medical Center.

Citizens Bank first opened its doors at Third and Main streets in 1953, moving in 1965 to the site of its current main branch at 200 South Third Street.

Although its headquarters will be relocating, Baldwin said Citizens Bank is reaffirming its commitment to downtown Batesville. “The recent growth of our bank across Arkansas has created such internal demand that we will maintain an Operations Center in our current Main Bank location,” he said. “And more expansion is on the way.”

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First Community Bank Announces $2,500 Gift to White River Fire Fighters Association Hannah Conyers

The White River Fire Fighters Association has been working for several months to raise money to finish a building on the UACCB campus that serves as their fire training facility. First Community Bank has made a $2,500 donation to assist with the project, according to Boris Dover, president and chief operating officer of the bank.

The money that First Community Bank donated will be used for fireproofing several of the rooms in the building. The firefighters will be able to start a controlled fire, and the trainees will have experience with real fire rather than simulation.

“The firefighters are used to burning old wood pallets and piles of straw for training,” says Brent Gleghorn, City of Batesville’s fire chief and president of White River Fire Fighters Association. “The more money we raise for our building project, the more rooms we can fire proof, and the more real life experience our firefighters will get. When I started fighting fires thirtyeight years ago, it took around ten minutes for an entire room to become engulfed in flames. These days it is closer to two or three minutes. It is important that we get our people in a situation as close to what they will

experience in a real house fire for the sake of saving the house and, most importantly, the safety of everyone involved,” said Gleghorn.

“I am happy that First Community Bank has been able to contribute to the progress of the training facility, said Dover. “Having well equipped and adequately trained firefighters is extremely important to our community.” N

Brent Gleghorn, City of Batesville’s fire chief and president of White River Fire Fighters Association and Boris Dover,

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By now, all of you have seen the video of the comparison of the Kindergarten mama at drop off and all other grades. The sobbing, hysterical mama who is dropping her child off and claims he is not “ready” for school yet and that he is too little. My own child handled Kindergarten with flying colors, making new friends, and even somehow wrangling us into fostering the class Guinea pigs for the summer (quite the experience for us and all of our pack of animals at Keller Farms, but a fun one!). He has been in daycare or preschool since he was six months old, so he was just fine, this was simply a new building for him, with new friends, a better playground (his words), and class pets (they did have a pet fish in preschool who kept jumping to his death to avoid the tiny hands, I suspect).

First grade drop off on the first day came and went, with no tears from me. My child asked if he could just be dropped off at the door (uh, no?), and in we went.

I saw lots of sad Kindergarten mamas, but not many sad kindergarteners, gladly. We walked to his brightly colored classroom, with his cute, happy little teacher, and then he demanded to just go to the gym by himself, to see his “bros” (this testosterone transformation happens early, friends). At the end of his first week, he had made new friends, met every new person in the building (my mini me is quite the welcome committee, I think), and checked up on his friends who seemed to be not handling the new situation well.

My advice for the new kindergarten mamas is this, try to hide your anxiety well, since children pick up on how you are feeling so easily. Goodness knows I had this anxiety too, I was pretty certain he was going to get jumped between the buildings going out to morning recess, yes, I know this is as ridiculous as it sounds. So much of parenting is simply about trusting in God and the process. My baby has so much more faith than I do, he sees the good in everyone, even Guinea pigs. I talked to two new kindergarten mamas in the park this weekend and they had it so much more together than I did (and do now, who am I kidding?).

Happy school year to you mamas, daddies, aunts, uncles, Nanas, papas, and fosters (happy families come in all shapes and sizes). Enjoy this time with your babies, before they get to high school with me and start making ridiculous demands of you. Kindergarten went by in a bright flash for us, and while my kiddo is relieved that nap time does not happen anymore (he will want that back around 7th grade, I think), we cannot wait for the adventures that first grade holds for us. *Our classroom does not have Guinea pigs this year, although we have it on good word that our summer fosters might be spending Christmas break with us N

Leigh Keller is a high school guidance counselor at Batesville HIgh School and the director of the BHS Glass Slipper Project. She lives in Batesville with her son, Cole, and a pack of dogs.

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Eye On Cover Story Cindy Hubberd

Cindy Hubberd is the definition of dynamics, talent, and culture. She presents herself with a gracefulness that is undeniable. Her passion for the art of dance, whatever its form, radiates from within her, as it is not only what she does, it’s who she is. As the President of the North Arkansas Dance Theater (NADT) with dance academies in three counties across the region, Cindy shares her passion with the community by providing dance classes in all of the disciplines as well as opportunities for students to participate in live theater. Her footprint in our communities has been significant, sharing her wealth of knowledge and careful expertise to the dancing hopefuls of tomorrow.

BALLERINA: a title earned through years of hard work and beautiful dancing As a young girl, Cindy lived in New York City with her family. It was here, in a city filled with art, culture and diversity, that she discovered ballet. After attending a class with a friend, Cindy felt drawn to this beautiful expression of dance, and asked her parents if she could start taking lessons. She was going to be a prima ballerina.

When Cindy was 10 years old, her family moved to Houston and she continued her education in dance, participating in classes four days a week. She showed a love and passion for ballet that was well beyond her years.

She spent countless hours perfecting her technique and form at the Houston Ballet Foundation where she met and befriended Debbie Allen, of “Fame”. The pair made lots of special memories together as young dancers both in and out of class. “I most admired her brilliant choreographic talent,” Cindy shares of her friend’s exceptional ability to create beautiful and awe inspiring programs.

Cindy’s hard work and dedication at the Houston Ballet Foundation paid off, and by age 15 she was dancing as a soloist with the Houston Ballet. She attributes much of her success to her amazing mentors, Eugene Collins and Andrea Vodehnal who were instrumental in guiding her as a young dancer, and her parents for their constant support and driving her to dance day after day.

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Cindy continued to become quite accomplished in dance, and a year later, she was accepted into the Royal Ballet school in London, England. She went off to live with a family in Europe that provided room and board for dancers with the organization. During her time here, she was required to complete all of her Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) exams, normally taking 6 years to finish. She, however, successfully completed all of them in 1 years timea testament to her stream line focus and hearty work ethic not typically common in a teenage girl of just 16 years old.

After dancing for 2 years with the Royal Ballet school, Cindy moved to Germany where she joined the Frankfurt Ballet Company, and started dancing professionally at just 17 years of age. While in Frankfurt, she danced several solo roles, even though she was contracted as a corps member only. She also graced the stage with her vocal talent, singing and dancing a part in the Operetta, “The Merry Widow.”

PAS DE DEUX: a dance for two How this NYC native and accomplished ballerina made her way to rural Arkansas was amid the backdrop of a beautiful fate. While dancing with the Frankfurt Ballet Company, mutual friends introduced her to her late husband, Richard Hubberd, a Stone county native, while he was stationed there serving in the Army. After his honorable discharge in 1972, he returned home and Cindy quickly followed the summer of 1973, after her dance contract had ended.

The couple married in October of that year in a fall ceremony in Fox, Arkansas and a few years later welcomed their first child, a daughter, who they named Hollie, and later a son, who they named Fred. Cindy actually opened her first dance studio when Hollie was just 9 months old and the rest is history. “Both of my children grew up in the studio and have great memories there,” Cindy shares. In fact, Hollie shared her mothers love for the arts and began dancing at age 3 and continued until she was 18 before she went off to pursue a college nursing degree.

Cindy and Richard were married for 42 years before he passed away in 2015. Their daughter, Hollie Hubberd Gibson who worked as a labor and delivery nurse and then in the ER, has since become the school nurse at Mountain View Elementary. The couples son, Fred Hubberd, is the owner of Ozark Gutters and also runs the light and sound at all of the NADT productions.

Cindy has been blessed with two wonderful grandchildren, Havyn Hubberd (12) from her son and Cole Henry Hubberd (10) from her daughter, who are carrying on Cindy’s artistic legacy as well. Havyn has definitely followed in her grandmother’s footsteps as she has been dancing since she was three years old. She’s won many awards during her time with the NADT Dance Academy Competition Team and she is a current member of both the

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NADT performing troupe and the Junior High Dance Team for her school. The artistic gene didn’t skip Cole either.

When he isn’t wearing his brown belt in Taekwondo, he is showing off his love for live theater. He’s already been in several productions including the “Nutcracker,” “Peter Pan” and “Snow White” and performed in his first Batesville Community Theater production this summer entitled, “Haphazardly Ever After.” Cindy couldn’t be more proud.

CHOREOGRAPHER: someone who makes dance, creates and designs the movement As the President of the non-profit North Arkansas Dance Theatre, Cindy does it all. NADT was founded in 1994, and for the past two decades, Cindy has been able to give local dancers more performing opportunities and crossdiscipline training to fine tune their skills and abilities.

Cindy started her first dance studio in a reconverted chicken house in Mountain View, AR in 1976. Her love for dance and theater inspired her to expand her excitement and passion to include other interested communities. So, in 1982 she opened her second location in Batesville and in 1992, her third in Izard county. With Dance Academies now in three locations across multiple counties, Cindy has been able to bring art, culture, and excellence to her community.

Catering mostly to children ages 3-18, Cindy offers dance classes in every discipline from the traditional classics like ballet, tap and jazz, to modern/contemporary dance, lyrical and ballroom and hip hop. Cindy offers adult classes in tap and ballroom with students upward

into their 60s. She also taught a credited course in dance at Lyon College for 11 years. She has and is providing joy and entertainment to all ages, as well as, a great opportunity for health and fitness. In fact, according to Livestrong, a reputable online health and fitness resource, ballet (particularly) promotes physical strength and agility, can boost concentration, develops an understanding of music and rhythm and generates a love of movement. This is what NADT is all about.

Each Spring, Cindy facilitates a recital that includes a story ballet aimed to give students an experience in live theater and the opportunity to showcase their individual dance talents. It’s a great way to involve the community and provide venues for her students to perform.

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In addition to dance classes at the NADT Academies, the NADT also has a non-profit performing troupe which allows dancers of all abilities and economic backgrounds to have extra training and performing opportunities at very little cost. NADT also has a competition team that competes around the state. Recently coming out of their 5th season of competition, the team regularly receives high marks from the judges and frequently scores in the Top 10 Overall in various age groups at Regionals. Thanks to the great raw talents and refined training of the competitors and the strong, dedicated coaching staff, the team looks forward to another upcoming year of great success.

DIVERTISSEMENT: entertainment or enjoyment The NADT doesn’t just teach, it gives back in some of the most extraordinary ways. One of Cindy’s favorite things about her job is getting her dancers out to local nursing homes to perform. “I see the residents eyes light up,”she says with a smile, “And I see the dancers have such enjoyment and camaraderie during these occasions.” The dancers love performing at all different kinds of venues, but dancing for the senior citizens is their favorite. “We bring 5 counties of dancers together, and they have a blast.”

MUSICALITY: ability to perceive music and integrate it to the movement of dance Cindy Hubberd has one simple goal when it comes to NADT: to spread the fine art of dance throughout the area.

“When I first arrived in Stone County in 1973, ballet was basically unheard of here,” she says. Three dance academies and a couple decades of successful productions later, it is testament to the effect she’s had in our communities.

Cindy attributes the success of NADT to her talented multi-location teaching staff that inspires, motivates and encourages students in their dancing efforts every day. Headed by her Assistant Director, Hannah Paulson Wells, the pair are always striving to bring fresh ideas and innovative dance techniques into the schools. In addition, the hard working Board of Directors have been invaluable as well. “They push forward to bring dance to the forefront, and their tireless efforts behind the scenes make all of our productions resounding successes,” Cindy says proudly, “NADT would not be what it is today without their help.”

DYNAMIC(S): Cindy Hubberd Cindy Hubberd has truly made an impact in our communities with her grace and passion. She’s brought forth opportunities for the younger generations that otherwise might not exist. She has seen her vision through from an old chicken house in rural Arkansas to 3 successful Dance Academies with dedicated instructors that teach, mentor, and motivate the children of our community each and every day. She’s humble, kind-hearted, and dedicated.

She’s innovative, sound-minded, and progressive. Because of this, we are proud to recognize her as a woman of excellence in Independence county, and look forward to witnessing the great work she has yet to accomplish in and around our community. N

Kacey Clare Burge has a Master’s degree in Professional Writing from Chatham University.

She has written for a Southwest Florida lifestyles magazine and because of her outstanding work, she was featured in REAL Magazine as a contributing copy writer and editor. She has worked as a debt content writer for a financial advice website and had a successful freelance career for several years. Kacey spends most of her free time with her husband, daugther and three rescue dogs, enjoying the outdoors and exploring what the state of Arkansas has to offer.

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Nicole “Nico” Smith has known Milus Hughey since she can remember. Milus is originally from Mississippi, but moved to Batesville in 1994. Hughey has always been a family friend on her father’s side. “In fact, his best friend is my cousin, Brad Covington, who married us,” says Nicole. They never considered a romantic turn to their aquintence though Nicole’s cousin, Jessie Covington tried and tried setting them up. Finally, her romantic medling found roost at the “Rosie Pool” (which is Nicole’s aunt and uncles home, Charles and Robin Covington), where Milus asked Nico out. Nico left Batesville to attend college in Little Rock from 2007 to 2011. She began teaching special education in Searcy in 2011. She was living there while she and Milus dated.

The first date was on June 16th, at Rib Crib in Searcy. Nico being fashionably late, gave Milus a good opportunity to make a great first impression. He went in and got a table before she arrived, and laid out a rose for Nico...”and he’s been spoiling me ever since.”

On Valentine’s day Milus decided he was ready to spoil her for the rest of his life. So they spent a romantic rainy evening eating mexican in Newport. On the drive home Milus stopped on an old dirt road by the river in Oil Trough for a pit stop. He then came around and opened Nico’s door and pulls out a box! He then explains he hasn’t given her a ring yet, but he’d like for his class ring to do for now. They laugh, and she agrees. But then, he pulled out the real ring, gets down on one knee, and

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said “but, if you don’t like that one, maybe you would like to wear this one!” She’s been smiling and showing off that ring ever since.

They are both decidedly happy to continue making these little adventures together. There next big adventure led them to Compass Church on July 16, 2016 Nicole explains, “We decided not to do bridesmaids and groomsmen. We wanted it to be just us three (us and his daughter, Abrianna). We thought it would be more meaningful for her and for us,” Nicole says of the wedding. Our grandparents were seated to a remake of Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love With You” by Hailey Reinhart. Groom, ring bearer (Abrianna Hughey), JP, and I entered to Beyoncé’s version of “At Last.” Milus’ father, Raymond Hughey, played his version of “Ode to Joy” on the keyboard, we created and recited our own vows, and then completed “a cord of three strands” for our unity ceremony. Nicole says they exited (to the beat), of “It Takes Two” by Rob Base and DJ Easy Rock.

They left the wedding in grand style in Nicole’s late grandfather’s (Bobby Smith), restored 1976 Ford 100.

The happy couple are living in Batesville: Milus works for White River Medical Center as a Respiratory Therapist in the Cardiac Cath Lab and Nicole is still working for Searcy Public Schools as a K-3 Special Education Teacher, and Abrianna will be entering the 6th grade. N

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Independence Pride Celebration Joseph Thomas

Recently Independence County Veteran's of Foreign Wars Post 4501 located at 1680 Chaney Drive in Batesville, Arkansas held a Pride Celebration recognizing all of our veterans. Collin William Brown, a local artist organized the event to let all veterans know they are welcome at our local VFW post and appreciated for their service, regardless of their race, gender or lifestyle; that they are all valued for the service to our country, our rights and our families.

Brown says, "It was time, it is as simple as that. If you are willing to take that risk, and make that ultimate sacrifice in service to this country, you should be given the respect and recognition you deserve. They are all heros for taking on such a responsiblity and answering their call to duty." Brown says he was trying to bring about a national policy, especially after he understood some of the negative things that have been done in the recent past. "It was time for that to change. The United States Military policy has changed, so should the policy of the American Legion and the VFW, and the VFW was actually very, very supportive." Brown adds, "We've established a precedent for the American Legion nationally. Something like this takes on its own momentum, but it was time."

A Michigan native, Brown is an avid activist. He was an activist for the legalization initiative in Alaska in 2000, painting a mural there that was printed in the Rolling Stone and High Times magazines. He has been an activist for Senior Citizen's Rights, for American Veteran's Rights and AIDS Medical Treatments among so much more. Brown's father was the Aparatus Supervisor for the Flint Fire Department until he retired and moved his family to Forest City, where he was from.

So, Brown finished high school in Forest City, graduated from Arkansas (Lyon) College and after another four years in Batesville, moved to Louisianna to earn his masters degree in Technical Theater from Louisianna Tech University. From there he relocated to Alaska for eleven years, where he was the Lead Scenic Artist for the Anchorage Opera, among many other things. He says he bounced back and forth between Alaska and Arkansas for the Arkansas State Arts Council's Arts In Education

Program. Brown had the opportunity to move back here five years ago and took it. "I am a Pacifist Anarchist.

Lead by example and follow your conscious, period. I'm not worried about the division in our country. We have to find the bottom line, sort out our priorities and fight for justice where there hasn't been any." Brown seems to thrive in chaos, which is probably what makes his art stand out and make a statement.

Brown was pleased with the help and cooperation he recieved from all of the VFW and American Legion officers and everyone involved with helping to celebrate all of our veterans. It was a quick ten days in which he put it all together, not being one to sit on his hands, Brown's passions are a fire that drive him at full speed.

He says that in Alaska, he met a young Nepalese man named Karma and they became fast friends. Last year when Brown heard about the 7.8 earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25, he as very concerned about Karma's family. A quick phone call resolved those fears as Karma and his family were all safe and all was well. Brown assumed that aid would be pouring in from around the world to help the devistated area, but learned recently that more aid is needed in remote villages, such as Dhading, Nepal.

Brown recently began conversing, via internet, with a Nepalese man, Ram Chandra Basnet. Basnet is one of the foremost Mountain Guides in the world. He is from Dhading Village and explained to Brown the devistation and need for supplies there. The village is 127 kilometers far Northwest of Kathmandu in a remote, hilly area. The local busses rarely reached Dhading before the quake, but the road was damaged and has placed Dhading out of reach of the Nepalese Government. There were 500 homes with a population of 2000 people. Not one house was left standing. 90% of those people are still in need of shelter and basic health care.

Various small organizations have been feeding these people, but that aid is about to end. Immediate assistance is required. "Every dollar donated is a spark of light chasing the darkness away from these people's lives," says Brown. Basnet’s GoFundMe page for anyone wanting to give aid for these Nepalese people is www. facebook.com/ramchandrabasnet42 .

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Local Faces

Volunteens Wrap up Service at WRMC

Area teenagers recently wrapped up their service in the White River Medical Center (WRMC) Volunteen Program. The teens volunteered in many areas of the hospital including the Emergency Department, Pharmacy, Inpatient Rehab, Marketing, the Gift Shop and Materials Management. They also completed CPR training, and attended WRMC’s monthly customer service training. Pictured are: (Back Row L to R) Micah Herron, Jordan Nash, Alonna Sanders, Belynda Murrell, Eric Arciniego, Abbigail Luker (Front Row L to R): Linh Chi Ho, Kim Ho, Sonia Medina, Macey Caraway, and Ella Ryan.

Herron was voted Most Outstanding Teen, Medina was voted Best All-Around Teen, and Kim Ho received an award for most hours worked.

Sulphur Rock Magnet

Celebration for Ella Marshall.

million word celebration for Kaylynn Gooch.

Sulphur Rock Magnet's Summer Reading Program, Wild About Reading, was a huge success according to Media Specialist, Lisa Horton. Students attended weekly, checking out books and taking Accelerated Reader tests on books read. The program kept record of the number of words read by each student. Ella Marshall read 5 million words while Kaylynn Gooch reached 4 million. Emily Price achieved the 2 million mark. All participants will enjoy a swim party during the first week of school to honor their achievement.

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Kaylynn Gooch, parents & Mrs. Horton.

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Depot Days Submitted

In the mid-1950s a cultural phenomenon captured the imagination of the world. A young man from Tupelo, Mississippi excited tens of millions of young people with his new style of music which was a cross between country and rhythm and blues. His stage presence and good looks immediately inspired thousands of other aspiring young musicians to emulate his style.

At the same time Jackson County and Newport, Arkansas already had an existing network of music venues which were providing live music and dance floors to fun lovers all over northeast Arkansas and beyond.

When Elvis Presley toured through Jackson county and 1955 he completely revolutionized the way most young people thought about popular music. He has been given credit by historians for being the single most influential performer during the birth of rock 'n' roll.

Elvis also had an impact on Jackson County local musicians such as Sonny Burgess who had been playing clubs along US 67 for a couple of years already. Burgess had the opportunity to meet Presley and Presley was impressed with Burgess. Presley encouraged Burgess to travel to nearby Memphis to try and record his own music with Sam Phillips at the Sun Recording Service, as it was known then. Burgess followed Presley's advice and eventually was successful in recording several major hits at the now-famous Sun Studios.

At the same time Presley and Burgess were beginning their careers dozens of other musicians from all over the Mid-South were getting into the business of rock 'n' roll. All of the major Sun recording artists at some point came to Jackson County to play those same road houses and nightclubs which had been hosting live music for years. Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins and Conway Twitty were just a

few of the artists who at the time were just beginning their careers. In the years to come they would all become international superstars.

The Depot Days festival is held each Fall on Front Street in downtown Newport. The festival was conceived as a heritage event paying homage to the early days of rock 'n' roll. Over the past 19 years it has become a significant regional attraction drawing loyal fans back to Newport every year to hear the music which jammed the airwaves when rock 'n' roll began. Dozens of Jackson County high schools plan their class reunions in conjunction with the festival weekend. Fans of early rock 'n' roll from across the ocean regularly attend the festival. It is not uncommon for fans from England, Australia, Sweden as well as all over the United States to make the pilgrimage to front Street to catch a glimpse of living legends not to mention younger generations of musicians who were inspired by the elders. The music heard at Depot days is widely recognized to have inspired later rock icons such as the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen and dozens more.

The festival also hosts several food vendors and allows crafters and civic organizations to set up booths to interact with the community. Activities for families and children are also scheduled which strive to provide a weekend of entertainment free of charge to the citizens of our community. The festival is completely underwritten and dependent upon the financial support of our individual and corporate sponsors. A barbecue contest will be held and admission to all activities remains FREE! For more information go to www.depotdays.org or call the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce at 870523-3618 or email director@newportarchamber.org.

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Success Despite Rain

“The fourth annual “Stuff the Bus” and third annual “Best Foot Forward” )​ – ​The fourth annual “Stuff the Bus” and third annual “Best Foot Forward” campaigns

campaigns held their annual collection day recently. It was off to a slow start due to the thunderstorms and lightening in the area, but thanks to past Saturday. The campaign was off to a slow start due to the thunderstorms and this amazing community and United Way partners, it was still a success,” e community and United Way partners, it was still a success. Citizens Bank helped says Executive Director at United Way of North Central Arkansas, Allison Phelps. Citizens Bank helped United Way start “Stuff the Bus” in 2013 as 013 as the lead sponsor of the event and has helped it grow each year. This year, nearly the lead sponsor of the event and has helped it grow each year. In 2014, the Wood Family Dealerships teamed up with United Way to add “Best Foot munity came together to help us collect school supplies ranging from crayons, glue Forward” to the event, an initiative geared towards providing athletic shoes to students in need. r, markers, facial tissue, spiral notebooks, folders, binders, erasers, backpacks and

alerships teamed up with United Way to add “Best Foot Forward” to the event, an

hletic shoes to students in need. This year, with contributions from The Wood Family

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Press releases by Bob Miller via Jamie Rayford

National Retailer Prepares New Batesville Location

Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., a privately held national retail chain of craft and home decore stores, is set to open a new store in Batesville, Arkansas at Harrison and South 20th Streets. This will be Hobby Lobby’s 12th location in Arkansas, which is projected to open in early October. The store will bring about 35 to 50 new jobs to the community paying $15.35 per hour for full-time and $10.23 per hour for part-time associates.

John Schumacher, Assistant Vice President of Advertising, expressed,“We’re tremendously excited about becoming a part of the Batesville community.” Hobby Lobby has over 700 stores across the nation. Store hours are Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. All Hobby Lobby stores are closed on Sunday.

Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., a major Oklahoma City-based corportation began as Greco, a miniature picture frame company in 1970. When David Green moved his business from the family garage to a 300 square-foot retail space in 1972, Hobby Lobby was born. It is now the nation’s largest privately owned arts and crafts retailer.

For more information about Hobby Lobby, weekly specials, coupon offers, store locations and online shopping, visit hobbylobby. com, download the mobile app or follow on Facebook at facebook.com/ hobbylobby.

Press releases by Hannah Keller Flanery

Passion for student success led agriculture teacher to director of workforce position

Growing up on a farm in Salem, it’s no surprise that Zach Harber earned his bachelor’s degree in agriculture with a focus on agriculture education from Arkansas State University. He taught agriculture at Batesville High School for five years and there developed a passion for helping students succeed. Harber began working as the director of workforce development and education at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville full-time July 1, 2016.

“It was while teaching that I realized I had a sincere interest in helping students find their career paths and a passion for seeing them succeed. I felt like the director of workforce position would give me an increased opportunity to have a positive impact on students’ lives,” Harber said.

Harber also earned his master of education in educational leadership from ASU and is a licensed P-12 educator. He serves as the secretary and treasurer for the Desha Volunteer Fire Department and is a certified Arkansas volunteer firefighter. He was president of the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity of Independence County for three years and recently joined the Independence County Economic Development board.

The ultimate goal is to develop a secondary career center at UACCB, Harber said. High school students can currently complete college courses through concurrent enrollment. Harber said a secondary career center would provide the space for more students to take advantage of those courses and in turn graduate high school with a certification that would help them secure employment that will provide a Zach Harber sustainable wage.

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Press releases by Kacee Reynolds

UACCB has hired Jonathan Farrar as admissions counselor.

Farrar, originally from Connecticut, moved to Arkansas with his family as a child and has lived in the Pleasant Plains area. After graduating high school from Midland in 2011, Farrar began his college career at Lyon College. Farrar, who has always had a love of sports, played baseball for Lyon during his first semester. He utilized the Lyon Exchange Program and was able to complete some of the courses for his degree at UACCB. Farrar graduated from Lyon College in 2015 with a bachelor’s of science degree in biology and a minor in psychology.

Prior to working at UACCB, he worked at White River Medical Center as a patient care technician.

Farrar was familiar with UACCB from an early age because his mother has worked for the school for over 15 years. “I literally grew up on this campus. I can remember, before the buildings were completed, running in and out of Independence Hall playing. It truly has been Jonathan Farrar a big part of my childhood,” he said.

Former student joins UACCB staff

Tiffany Thatch has joined the staff at the UACCB as faculty secretary. Thatch, of Sulphur Rock, received an associate of applied science degree with a focus in accounting from UACCB in December 2012. Prior to joining UACCB, she worked as the office manager at White River Chiropractic for one year, and she also worked as an accounting clerk for BCI Concord Division for two years.

Thatch’s new position includes a variety of duties. Not only does she provide administrative assistance for the office of academics, but she also works closely with instructors to ensure they have the necessary supplies for their classes.

Dr. Brian Shonk, vice chancellor for academics, said Thatch was selected from a pool of more than 75 applicants. Shonk said Thatch’s exceptional knowledge of specific software necessary for the position was one of the deciding factors in choosing her as the new faculty secretary. He added that her fresh Tiffany Thatch perspective is a great asset to the UACCB staff.

Press releases by Annie Solis

Appleget Joins The Women’s Clinic

White River Health System (WRHS) recently improved the access to women’s healthcare by adding an Obstetrician/Gynecologist to the Medical Staff. Katherine Appleget, MD, is now providing care to patients at the Women’s Clinic announced Gary Bebow, CEO of WRHS. Dr. Appleget is responsible for providing comprehensive women’s healthcare services including prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care, annual exams, menopause counseling, fertility counseling, hysteroscopic and laparoscopic gynecologic surgery, and family planning.

Dr. Appleget earned a Medical Degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock. She recently completed residency in Obstetrics and gynecology at UAMS. Dr. Appleget and husband, Josh, have three children: twin girls Matilda and Katherine Appleget, M.D. Madelynn, 7, and son, Lincoln, 6 months.

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The Women’s Clinic accepts most commercial insurance, as well as Medicare and Medicaid assignment. Clinic staff can be reached, and appointments can be made by calling 870-262-2000. Visit WhiteRiverHealthSystem.com for more information on OB/GYNs. WRHS Acquires Local Family Practice Clinic Another big change has taken place at White River Health System (WRHS). Gary Bebow, CEO recently announced the acquisition of Batesville Family Practice. The clinic is now Batesville Family Care (BFC).

The clinic will remain in the same location. Dr. Julia Allen, Dr. Robert Baker, Dr. David Fielder, Dr. Julia Roulier, and Dr. William Waldrip will continue seeing patients at the clinic. In July, Dr. Andy Davidson became the provider for the Cave City Medical Clinic, another WRHS owned clinic.

Other than the new name appearing on letters and statements, patients of BFC will not be affected.

“We are pleased to have the physicians and staff of Batesville Family Practice join White River Health System,” said Bebow. “We are confident that the hospital employed physician practice model will allow BFC physicians to provide the highest quality patient care.”

The physicians at BFC have between 15 and 33 years of experience in practice at Batesville. As Family Medicine providers, the physicians provide comprehensive healthcare for individuals and/or families of all ages.

Their scope of practice ranges from conducting wellness exams to treating complex medical conditions.

Batesville Family Care is located on the third floor of the WRMC Professional Building at 1215 Sidney Street in Batesville. The providers accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances. To make an appointment at the clinic, call (870) 793-1126.

Press releases by Lea Smolder First Community Bank’s Janie Starnes earns Certified Trust Financial Advisor designation Chris Treat, Senior Vice President and Manager of First Community Bank’s Trust & Wealth Management department, recently announced Janie Starnes, Vice President and Trust Officer at First Community Bank in Batesville, Ark has completed the educational requirements and passed the exam to earn her Certified Trust Financial Advisor (CTFA) designation.

“We are very proud of Janie, her commitment to our clients, and her unwavering dedication to the communities we serve,” Treat said. “With over 25 years of experience in this industry, Janie always strives to put her client’s best interest first and treat everyone like family!”

To achieve the CTFA designation candidates must have a minimum of three years experience in personal trusts along with the completion of an Institute of Certified Bankers (ICB) accredited training program covering personal finance, insurance, estate planning, tax law, investment management, and fiduciary trust administration. Candidates can also have five years experience in personal trusts along with a bachelor’s degree or ten years experience in personal trusts.

“The CTFA designation demonstrates my commitment to our trust and wealth management clients here at First Community Bank,” Starnes said. “I am appreciative of the opportunity I have, every day, to make a difference in the lives of others.”

In addition to the specific standards for personal trust experience those seeking the CTFA designation must receive a recommendation from their manager, sign the ICB’s Code of Ethics, and pass a rigorous exam. To maintain the CTFA designation, Starnes must acquire at least 45 credit hours of continuing education every three years.

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41 Years of Guides Cathy Drew

Craig Ogilvie has an unusual collection of booklets. He has a copy of every Arkansas Tour Guide published since 1975, the year he went to work for the Department of Parks and Tourism. "I started keeping the guides as reference material," Craig says. "I wrote a good part of each guide during the years 1975 through 2005, the year I retired. I had to keep one on hand to serve as a model for the next edition," he adds, "so I just kept adding them to my library." After retirement, Craig continued to get a guide each year just to keep the collection going. He notes that there have been lots of new attractions added to the guide in recent times, which shows that tourism continues to grow in the Natural State.

"I guess the most unusual use for the Tour Guide is the fact that one was introduced into a circuit court case years ago to prove that a certain road was still being used by tourists and the general public," Craig recalls, "and I had to testify that I wrote the information."

It's easy to get a current state travel guide, map, calendar of events, outdoor booklet, parks guide and more (all free of charge) by calling 1-800-NATURAL, or visit Arkansas.com and click on "Free Guides."

Craig was a young newspaper writer and cartoonist during the beginning stages of the Ozark Gateway Region. He tagged along with Leo Rainey, the founding father of the eight-county association, attending meetings and recruiting volunteers during the 1960s and 70s. Craig did the artwork for the very first Gateway brochure and virtually every issue since. Craig was presented the Tom Biggs Award way back in 1986, the second person to receive it. He also holds the Council's "Lifetime Achievement Award" and is a member of Arkansas Tourism's "Hall of Fame."

Among his duties at the Dept. of Parks and Tourism were: writing news features, handling photography assignments, serving as a tour guide, working travel shows from Texas to Canada, serving as a program speaker and advisor to four regional tourist associations, illustrating a weekly cartoon series about Arkansas history, attending and assisting with tourism conferences, writing special media releases and helping write the State Tour Guide each year. Plus, handling other duties as assigned by his editor.

After more than 50 years of service to tourism, including 30 years as a travel writer for the State Tourism Division, Craig and wife, Sue, retired to their home in Batesville.

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The Myopic Life Wild River Country

I have lived in Arkansas since the age of fifteen. That’s twenty-four years in The Natural State, with the majority of them spent close to Little Rock.

I have passed the Wild River Country water park too many times to count, but I never was interested in going. The water park is tucked behind trees at the 40/430 interchange with the only thing really visible being the park sign. The ratty, faded sign. That sign was the only real advertising I ever experienced for Wild River Country, and it did not entice me to go. I assumed the rest of the park was as faded and ratty as the sign.

I. Was. Wrong. My husband took me and the kids last week as a last-day-of-summer activity, and the park is wonderful! I found it clean and nicely laidout, with three brand new slides in addition to the well-maintained classic slides. Lunch is tasty with a large number of offerings, and the locker system is innovative. Trees shade much of the park, and we could walk barefoot on a hot day without burning our feet. The lifeguards are abundant, and I felt I could take my eyes off my older kids without worry.

So why hadn’t I gone before? That sign. I’m no marketing expert, but even I can tell you that the front door matters. Your basic branding and color palette all have a deep impact on your customer, but even the best sign in the world is going to communicate the wrong things if you allow it to become run-down.

This includes your façade as well. Basic building maintenance speaks volumes about the perceived quality of your product.

As we enter the fall, perhaps you need to give some thought to your “front porch.” Whether a homeowner looking to sell, or a business owner looking to provide a marketable service or product, pay attention to the simple things. Clean. Repair.

Restore. Perhaps you need to re-brand if your front door is largely in print or online. However clients and customers are most likely to experience your product, give it a critical analysis. Don’t drive away traffic just because you didn’t feel like repainting the sign!

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Humane Society of Independence County BARK IN THE PARK Bev Finch

The Humane Society of Independence County is hosting its 8th annual “Bark in the Park” Doggie Celebration from Noon til 3 p.m. Sunday, September 25th, centered around the Amphitheater at Riverside Park in Batesville. This FUNdraiser is always fun for people and the dogs that own them, and even raises a little money and shelter items for our homeless pets.

There will be the ever popular “Running of the Weenies” and Batesville High School FBLA will again conduct the always crowd-pleasing “Best Dog” competitions (definitely Best Trick; other categories to be announced shortly).

During the day, pets and people can enjoy other games and skill events that include “Over/Under/ Through/Across” to test your dogs agility and speed; “Clean Your Plate” to see what, if anything, your dog will NOT eat; “Tennis Ball Lottery” where the dog that collects the highest total wins; and “Temptation Tower” a race against the clock to stack as many biscuits as you can into a tower of tasty dog treats right in front of your dog (without your dog grabbing or eating any). Winner in each game/event wins a prize!

This year, we will be offering “Arm Bands” for people

that want to participate in the games, competitions and some of the activities. For $15, you and your dog will get a VERY cute Bark in the Park t-shirt and entry into any and all competitions and games that you would like to try. For $5, you and your dog can enter the competitions and participate in each of the games/skill events one time.

We will also have cuddly puppies available at our Rent-A-Puppy booth. Loving human contact prepares the puppies for future interaction with possible furrever homes. You can make a difference in a puppy’s life!

Make sure to bring your appetite as there will be grilled hamburgers, chips and a beverage! We will also have bake sale items to top it off! For more information about contests or general information please call (870) 307-5305, (870) 613-3045 or the shelter at 870-793-0090.

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Seniors, can we talk?

Red, White and Blue

I’m so glad to hear from you! Several have called about getting their red, white and blue Medicare card.

Here’s one call I received “I’m turning 65 in October and I don’t have my red, white and blue Medicare card.

My friend is turning 65 in October and she’s already received her card. Why did she get hers and I haven’t gotten mine?”

Let’s talk about some basic things related to Medicare. First thing is getting your red, white and blue Medicare card. You will get your Medicare card automatically if one of these situations applies to you.

If you’re already receiving Social Security, you will automatically get your red, white and blue Medicare card showing Medicare Part A and Part B. This will start the first day of the month you turn 65. (There is a tricky rule that if your birthday is the first day of the month, your Medicare will be effective the first of the previous month.) If you’re under 65 and are receiving Social Security disability benefits, you will get your Medicare card showing Part A and Part B on the 25th month of your disability (the 25th month since you have been receiving Social Security disability benefits.). If you have ALS, you will get your Medicare card showing Part A and Part B when your Medicare disability benefits begin. If you fall in one of these categories, you should receive your Medicare red, white and blue card 3 months before it goes into effect.

If you do not fall in one of these categories, you

will need to sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B. So if you’re not getting Social Security benefits or have ESRD, you will have to sign up. Where and when? You can either go to one of the local Social Security offices, call Social Security or, if you feel comfortable using the internet, you can enroll online.

Another person asked “When do I have to sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B? I don’t want to have to pay a late penalty!” Good question because there are only certain times when you can sign up. Most people sign up when they are first eligible for Medicare benefits - when they turn 65. You have a 7 month “initial enrollment period”. This enrollment period is 3 months before you turn 65, the month you turn 65 and 3 months after you turned 65.

Yes, there is a late enrollment penalty in most cases, if you do not sign up for Medicare Part B when you were first eligible. This late penalty will never go away – it will stay with you as long as you have Part B. There are 2 other times you can sign up for Part A and Part B. We’ll talk about those next time. If you need to know before then, call 501-868-6650 and say “Caroline, can we talk? I need to talk about other Caroline Beauchamp is a local insurance agent enrollment periods.” for M & P Insurance & Investment Services. She N offers personalized life and health insurance solutions and is known for her widelypublished informational column, ‘Caroline, Can We Talk?’.

The Willis Clan to kick off UACCB Performing Arts Series Hannah Keller Flanery

The Performing Arts Series will kick off with an exciting start with The Willis Clan in concert at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8 in Independence Hall at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

The Willis Clan rose to national fame when they made it into the final rounds of America’s Got Talent, Season 9. This family of 12 siblings from Nashville have performed regularly on the Grand Ole Opry stage along with some of the biggest names in country music. They’re performances are grounded in their Irish roots. The clan placed in the top five at the World Championships of Irish Dance in 2013 and won the World Championships of Irish Music in 2012. They’ve branched out into performing many musical genres including bluegrass, country and pop in addition to Irish and have released three original albums. The family stars in their own reality series, The Willis Family, on TLC. The 2016-2017 Performing Arts Series 26 eyeonjoseph@eyeonmag.com.

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Hundreds of movie goers headed down to Main Street this past weekend to take part in the Melba Theater Grand Opening Event. Searchlights provided by Citizens Bank lit up the sky and patrons were greeted in true Hollywood style by 40 feet of red carpet courtesy of Renee’ Martin with State Farm. Guests paused in front of a banner bearing the Melba Theater logo for a professional photo taken by Kris Caraway. Accent lighting lit the red carpet provided by MPressive Productions. Classic cars provided by Barry Hammers and Micah Beard were parked in front of the Melba and provided a perfect touch for photos of this historic landmark.

Ladies dressed in ball gowns and men in suits and tuxedos, carefully filed in after visiting the ticket booth which is now back in the front center of the building.

The smell of freshly popped popcorn along with the sounds of the Lyon College Jazz band were welcoming to the senses. From the granite counter tops to the exotic carpet, it is clear that the Melba Theater has taken on a fresh and polished look. The refurbished seats were both attractive and comfortable. Gold nameplates were affixed on the back of seats that have been purchased as a part of the Theater’s “Save my Seat” program. One gentlemen purchased an entire row of seats and used the plaques to construct a poem to his lovely wife.

Among the excited movie goers Friday night were David and Lori Campbell. They recently celebrated their 27th year of marriage and were looking forward to attending the Grand Opening in honor of their very first date which was at the Melba Theater 32 years ago. It was obvious from the stories being shared, this Theater holds cherished memories for many.

Various hors devours were presented for the taking surrounded by candelabras, silver platters and crystal dishes provided by Tresa Elms of Imaginations. Each attended received a gift bag with a Melba t-shirt and stadium cup, as well as, a commemorative piece of the orange tile which had been removed from the front entrance and are now bearing the Melba logo.

The real show began as co-owners Adam and Mandi Curtwright along with Joe and Janelle Shell took the stage for promising entertainment. They recognized the support of the family and friends as well as countless volunteers and contractors. They had even rewritten 2 classic songs to showcase their appreciation to all those involved in making the Melba great again.

After their performance it was time for the ‘Wizard of Oz.’, which coincidentally enough was shown on that very same night back in 1939 when it originally premiered. At the conclusion of the movie, the audience clapped and cheered and were then instructed to head outside for “the lighting of the neon.” After counting to three and chanting “Turn on the neon” the switch was flipped and the colorful array of neon lit up the night sky in an almost magical way! Once again, the crowd 28

cheered with delight! “All of us who grew up here are so proud,” says Gail Davis. “The Shells and the Curtwrights did a beautiful job restoring our beloved theater.” An Owl Show was presented, showcasing “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark.” The Theater plans to be open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and possibly a Sunday matinee. It is safe to say that the Red Carpet event gave those who attended an “Experience to Remember.”

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Things To Do Lyon College’s First Annual Gridiron Gala

Help raise money for Lyon College student scholarships.

Purchase a ticket to Lyon’s first annual Gridiron Gala and enjoy a gourmet dinner, cocktails, a dance with live music, and silent and live auctions packed with treasures. Tickets are available in limited quantity for this Edward Commons Auction and Fundraiser scheduled for September 9 at 6 p.m. General admission is $100. Tickets will be held at the door. To purchase, please contact Ms. Cindy Qualls. General admission is $100. Contact Cindy at cindy.qualls@lyon.edu or call (870) 307.7211.

2016 Southern Region Master Gardener Conference It’s time to register for the Southern Region Master Gardener Conference, hosted by the Tarrant County Master Gardeners in the great state of Texas! . With a fantastic lineup of keynote and breakout speakers, along with amazing tour options, this conference is sure to please! All who register before 11:59pm CST on Monday, September 5th will be entered to win: One of five full REGISTRATION FEES* (current value: $275.00) or One of five TOURS or THE COWBOY EXPERIENCE (winner’s choice; valued between $30.00 and $70.00). * Note: Only those registrants who stay at the Sheraton Arlington for one or more nights will be entered into the drawing. The draw will be made at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office of the Tarrant County Master Gardeners in Fort Worth, Texas on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. CONFERENCE DATES: NOVEMBER 1-4, 2016 / ARLINGTON, TX 2016southernregionmg.com.

Chamber University Hospitality Training September 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hunter Education Oct 8, 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. FREE This class, sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is required for anyone born on or after January 1, 1968. To hunt in Arkansas, you must complete a hunter education course and carry a valid hunter education card.

Youth under age 16 may hunt without hunter education as long as they are under the direct supervision of an adult who is 21 years of age. The educational reading material is based on a sixth-grade reading level. Mary Zirkle, instructor.

UACCB Nursing Allied Health Bldg, 927/928. Pre-registration is required. To register, contact Mary Zirkle at 501.345.0367.

First Responder Course Tuesdays/Thursdays, Oct 4-Nov 10, 5-8 p.m. & Nov 15, 5-9 p.m. $125 plus textbook The First Responder course is a 40-hour course designed to teach students emergency care for trauma patients, splinting techniques, bleeding control, rescue procedures, how to prepare a patient for transport and stabilization of

a patient. First responder is the first step to working in prehospital emergency medicine. Along with trauma emergency, the course will focus on various medical illnesses and recognition of signs and symptoms. Both medical and trauma assessments will be taught. This course is a pre-requisite to EMT Basic Training. It includes training in basic CPR. The course fee is $125. The cost of the textbook to be purchased at the UACCB bookstore is $133 plus tax. The course is held from 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Oct. 4-Nov. 10 and from 5-9 p.m. Nov 15 in the UACCB Nursing Allied Health building, Room 926. Wesley Gay is the instructor. For more information or to register, call 870-612-2082 or email katrina. stevens@uaccb.edu.

SACS SACS rally was postponed because the fallen officers in July. It is rescheduled for September 30th at the State Capital at 10 a.m. This rally is about Unfair Custody Cases.

Southside HIPPY Program The Southside HIPPY Program is now enrolling 3 and 4 year old children. To participate in this free Kindergarten readiness program, call 870-251-4024. A love of learning begins at home.

Spay or Neuter Coupons The Humane Society of Independence County (HSIC) wants to remind everyone that it offers coupons worth $35 off the cost of having your pet spayed or neutered. Everyone that is having to deal with unwanted puppies and kittens can easily “fix” this problem. HSIC is offering 10 coupons per month for any dog spay or neuter, no income restrictions.

They also have 10 spay only coupons (dog or cat) each month for low income families (requires proof of income under $25,000). Please call the shelter during office hours (Tuesday through Friday from Noon-5:30 p.m. and Sat 11a.m.-4 p.m.) for more information. The shelter phone number is (870) 793-0090. arkansascraftschool.org Find some adventure in your life this Fall.

Hutchinson Community Center Available The Hutchinson Mountain Community Center at 3370 Camp Tahkodah Road is available for rent by contacting Lea Barber at 870-612-4718.

Alzheimer’s Arkansas Caregiver Support Group of Batesville Do you feel overwhelmed or frustrated dealing with someone who lives with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another memory loss disorder? The Caregiver Support Group of Batesville provides opportunities for you to talk with others who really understand what you are going through. Join us every second Thursday at 5:45 p.m. in the WRMC Josephine Raye Rogers Women’s Center Conference Center. Contact Deanna Green at 443.651.9686 for more information.

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18 Years and Counting Amelia Bowman

Old Independence Regional Museum announces its 18th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, September 8th, 6:30 p.m. at the Barnett Building. Join us in celebrating 18 years of preserving your history! Enjoy a catered meal from Elizabeth’s, musical entertainment from Mountain View’s Harmony, and a keynote address from Swannee Bennett, co-author of the Arkansas Made book series and the Deputy Director and Chief Curator at Historic Arkansas Museum.

Tickets for the Celebration may be purchased at the museum for $50 per person; tickets will not be available at the door as space is limited. Attendees have until September 2 to R.S.V.P. by visiting us at 380 South 9th Street in Batesville or calling 870-793-2121.

Mr. Bennett has been with Historic Arkansas Museum since 1982. He is an accomplished writer and curator. Most notable of his works is Arkansas Made: A Survey of the Decorative, Mechanical, and Fine Art Produced in Arkansas, 1819-1870. Bennett, along with co-author Bill Worthen has written two volumes of Arkansas Made highlighting the great creations of Arkansans through the years. Research is ongoing for two new volumes. Historic Arkansas Museum curators and researchers have documented the lives and work of both historic and contemporary Arkansas artists and artisans.

Like the numerous objects included in the publications, Old Independence Regional Museum is truly Arkansas Made.

OIRM is housed in the 1936 WPA built National Guard Armory. Most of the sandstone blocks used in construction came from the Maxfield Quarry in Batesville. Arkansas National Guard Company L/B of the 153rd Infantry used the building until 1976. In the following years, the building remained vacant and began to deteriorate. However, in 1995, the building found new life after a generous donation guaranteed the Armory would one day be the home to Old Independence Regional Museum.

Twyla Gill Wright, who served as president of the museum’s founding board, recently reminisced, “Twenty-five years ago our museum planning group knew we didn’t know enough about creating a fine museum, so we reached out to learn from experts in the field. We incorporated as a nonprofit with an 18-member board and spent the next years at work: finding a location, learning how to create exhibits and gathering local financial support.

Finally, the great day arrived— September 12, 1998. A crowd of 300 people gathered outside the front door of the former Arkansas National Guard armory at the corner of Ninth and Vine streets in Batesville. Several community and regional leaders spoke about their pride in seeing this historic building transformed from an empty shell into a budding history museum.

And then the magic moment that we all had been waiting for—Lt. Governor Win Rockefeller stepped forward, and using a Bowie knife loaned by Donald Hedden, cut the ribbon!

The Old Independence Regional Museum was officially open.

Wright continued, “I vividly remember that among that opening crowd stood Doyle and Raye Rogers and their family, and Preston Grace, Sr. and his family. They had donated the building and grounds when the board had raised $400,000

in gifts and pledges to renovate the building during a capitol campaign. We accomplished this astonishing goal in just seven months! Hundreds of folks gave what they could. Some gave a few dollars, others into the hundreds, and even into the thousands.” OIRM’s mission is to preserve artifacts and archival materials significant to the history of Independence County and the surrounding counties, making these materials available to research and providing history-based education for the public through exhibits and programs.

During its 18 years, the museum has presented to the public almost 400 programs and events. Within its collections are over 38,000 donated items, almost all related to local history. Over 80 changing exhibits and 17 traveling exhibits have been displayed in the museum. The Arkansas Museum Association presented their Best Exhibit Award in the state to Old Independence Regional Museum in 2009, 2014, and 2016.

Hundreds of family researchers have found primary materials in the museum’s research library, which also houses early tax and probate records for Independence County in its environmentally controlled vault room. The museum has reached out to schools and families, producing school tours, summer camps, and various “Family Days.” Each year nearly 6,000 people from all over the United States and some as far away as France, Britain, Argentina, and Germany visit the museum. A recent visitor from New York noted “your exhibits are comparable to the exhibits in the American History wing at the Smithsonian!”

“It is amazing to see how a dream has turned into one of the best museum in Arkansas,” said Director Amelia Bowman, “The region is fortunate to have to such a wonderful facility to come research, view, and contribute local history.” As the museum celebrates its past accomplishments in serving the public, it hopes that the public will continue, and even enlarge, its financial support so that it can continue the good work it has begun.

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September 8 / OIRM’s 18th Anniversary Fundraising Gala September 18 / 2 p.m. Immigration has continually brought new peoples to your region. During this program, hear about the Vietnamese immigration wave with stories from immigrants.

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Handbags of Hope Kimberlee Thomas

By the time you are reading this I hope to have visited with Crystal Pinson face to face. This story was written from information she so graciously shared with me via email.

Her giving spirit is one we all should strive for. She claims her motives are of a selfish nature. I disagree. I believe they are driven by her desire to make a difference in the world she sees around her every day. They are driven by her action to be the change she wants to see in the world. She is answering the call of her heart.

In late summer of 2015 Pinson began to ponder ways in which she could give back to her fellow humanity.

She had grown up impoverished and understood firsthand the emotions and hardships associated with doing without. In her adult life she has participated in the Salvation Army Angle Tree project, even taking her turn at ringing the bell during the Christmas season. She had also helped with raising funds for various organizations, but she still felt there was something more she could do.

But what? “Being a Christian, I started by praying. I had recently read an article about celebrity stylist, Mark Bustos, who donates a lot of time and effort cutting homeless people’s hair.

Having been a stylist myself sine 1991 I pondered the thought, but with children and living rurally, I didn’t feel this was my true answer.” Pinson continued to pray as she sought out her answer. Several days later she came across a second article, this one telling of a lady on the East Coast who assembled and distributed “Blessing Bags”. Pinson explained, “She was filling Ziploc bags with necessity items and handing them out to persons in need. I wondered what I could include that would make them more personal or that would give it a little pick me up feel. That’s when I thought about how much I love purses and how a purse makes me feel like a lady.”

Pinson’s initial intention was to give her idea a trial run during the holiday season, “I was hoping to get several purses and simply see where it might go. I would like to say everyone

was receptive and it all worked immediately, but as with anything worth doing it has to be worked for.”

Her idea was received well by most she proposed it to. Sadly there were a few skeptics in the mix fearing she would simply sell their donated handbags on the internet for personal gain. Pinson would not be deterred, “I felt I needed to show people and God that I was committed to this project. I took a leap of faith and paid the $2,500.00 required for the legal work and fees to be identified as a non-profit.” Pinson’s leap consisted of twenty-five purses, a few bars of soap and a loaded up credit card. That was the humble beginning of Handbags for Homeless Women.

Pinson marched onward in her quest and started a Facebook page along with a web-site with a Paypal feature. Monetary donations slowly trickled in. Churches, local dentists and groups of friends began to show interest and true belief in her project. “The items and purses that are donated always find their way to a shelter and a lady,” stated Pinson. Her husband travels with his job and this has given the project an unexpected reach, “We have been able to service not only Arkansas but Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi and Kentucky.”

Since October 2015 the project has given out over 325 purses and 25 men’s backpacks all filled with hygiene items. Pinson hopes to expand to include more men’s items as well as backpacks and books for children.

Pinson shared, “I always question everything I do to make sure I am right where I am supposed to be on my path. When times get hard and donations get low I start asking God, ‘are you sure?’ and that’s when the most amazing thing will happen.

I’ll get a card or letter in the mail telling me how excited a lady was to receive one of our purses.” Stories include women who have fled in the middle of night with nothing but the clothes on their back to escape the violence experienced at home. Each note expressing the same heartfelt gratitude these women feel when presented with the opportunity to pick a purse, to once more have something to call their own among the chaos of their life. They express new found

hope. “One of my most memorable letters came from a woman who had become homeless due to her battle with breast cancer. She expressed how something as simple as a purse filled with these little items had made her feel whole again.”

Pinson shared, “As much as I’d like to say I do it for them, I do it for me.

To make me feel that my little life and short time that we are on this earth, that I counted for something.” I believe she has, does and will. I want to leave you all with a few of the lyrics from Matthew West’s song “Do Something” to mediate on as you travel your path.

Do Something by Matthew West I woke up this morning Saw a world full of trouble now Thought, how'd we ever get so far down How's it ever gonna turn around So I turned my eyes to Heaven I thought, “God, why don't You do something?”

Well, I just couldn't bear the thought of People living in poverty Children sold into slavery The thought disgusted me So, I shook my fist at Heaven Said, “God, why don't You do something?”

He said, “I did, I created you” If you would like to donate to Handbags for Homeless Women please visit their web-site www. handbagsforhomelesswomen.com I also encourage you to like them on Facebook. N

Pinson, a couple of weeks after starting her nonprofit, photo submitted.

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Kitchen Contruction Part 2 In designing your new kitchen, layout is mainly determined by the amount of space available. Function must also be considered for an efficient work space.

The kitchen should be planned around three main work centers.

The refrigerator/storage area is simply the area where foods are removed for preparation.

The sink area is multi-functional and should be positioned between the other two centers. This space is used for preparation and cleanup and may include dishwasher, trash bin, garage disposal and trash compactor. Also this area should be well lit. The third work center is the cooking area and can include range or stovetop, oven and microwave. In meal preparation, this area receives heavy use. If the kitchen is designed for two cooks, consider separating the oven and microwave from the stovetop. Be sure not to obstruct a traffic lane with the oven door when it is open. Also provide ventilation for the range/oven area.

The most efficient and comfortable kitchen layout is the U-shape plan. Work centers are conveniently located, and there is no through traffic.

When unbroken, the design generally allows the most countertop work

surface and can accommodate simultaneous activities.

This kitchen accommodates one person best.

The broken U-shape is often the necessity of locating a door along one or two of the three walls. This design results in through traffic impeding into work centers, thus reducing the efficiency of the area.

Ideally this plan accommodates one person.

A G-shape kitchen is an expanded version of the U-shape.

It consists of three walls with a connected peninsula bar.

If unbroken, there is no through traffic and is a comfortable work space.

This kitchen can accommodate two people.

L-shape kitchens often allow for a small breakfast area in the open end or opposite corner of the space.

Work centers are conveniently located, making food preparation easy. Traffic patterns do not intrude into work centers. This layout can accommodate two people.

An island kitchen is typically an L-shape layout, but has similar qualities of the U-shape kitchen with its work centers. A disadvantage is the traffic pattern flows through the work center areas. This layout can accommodate two people.

The Pullman or 2-wall kitchen consists of two parallel walls and

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held a remodel ribbon cutting ceremony for the Batesville Regional Airport on Monday, August 15. The airport is located at 1126 Batesville Blvd.

Rob Roberts gave the opening welcome and introduced Mayor Elumbaugh to say a few words. Mayor Elumbaugh addressed the audience, thanking the citizens and key personnel who led the remodel project. Kegal Smart, Batesville Airport Commissioner, also spoke giving details of the operation while the remodel took place to the crowd. Smart said, “As many of you know, the Batesville Regional Airport serves as a gateway to our community for individuals and businesses. It can be the first impression of our State, County, and City.” He recognized the Arkansas Department of Aeronautics for the two grants provided for the remodel. Smart also said “Additionally, the grants did not cover any furniture or fixtures that we wanted to include in this building. So the commission reached out to our community and were overwhelmed with the support from individuals and business throughout our immediate area and across the country that utilize our facilities frequently.” To honor the businesses and people that participated, two beautiful plaques hang in the newly remodeled terminal with those listed that helped to make the remodel possible.

is generally small. It is also called parallel or corridor kitchen, as it is often open at both ends. This allows undesirable traffic straight through work centers, hence the name corridor kitchen. Sometimes it is closed off at one end by a wall, creating a comfortable variation of the U-shape kitchen. This kitchen best accommodates one person.

Galley kitchens consist of one wall and are quite small with little countertop space. This layout is the most economical, as it has only one water wall and few cabinets.

A galley kitchen is well suited for apartments and small living spaces.

This kitchen accommodates one person.

Be sure to carefully consider your kitchen layout before you begin construction. You want the biggest bang for your buck!

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The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held a name change ribbon cutting ceremony for Unique Nosh on Tuesday, August 16. Unique Nosh is located at 220 E Main Street.

Unique Nosh (formerly known as The Chill Factory) recently had a name change, and owner Kimberlee Thomas said that the community has been very supportive. Unique Nosh offers self-serve frozen treats and much more! They are open Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday from 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 1 p.m.- 10:30 p.m. For more information about Unique Nosh, call (870) 569-8050 or check them out on Facebook.

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In this fast paced, demanding, everyone tugging at your sleeve world; learning to set healthy personal boundaries is necessary to keep or achieve a positive self-image…and even your sanity! It is our way of communicating to others that we have self-respect, selfworth, and will not allow others to define us.

Boundaries are the physical, emotional and mental limits we establish to protect ourselves from being manipulated, used, or violated by others. They allow us to separate who we are, and what we think and feel, from the thoughts and feelings of others. Boundaries help us express ourselves as the unique individuals we are and actually keep us from going over the edge.

It isn’t possible to enjoy healthy relationships without the existence of personal boundaries, or without our willingness to communicate our boundaries directly and honestly with others. We must recognize that each of us are unique individuals with distinct emotions, needs and preferences. This is equally true for our spouses, children and friends.

To set personal boundaries means to preserve your integrity, take responsibility for who you are, and to take control of your life. The following are a list of simple ways to help you set boundaries in your relationships: First, you need to know that you have a right to set personal boundaries. You not only have the right, but you must take responsibility for how you allow others to treat you. Your boundaries act as filters permitting what is acceptable in your life and what is not. If you don't have boundaries that protect and define you, as in a strong sense of identity, you are allowing others to define you. To avoid others defining you, set clear and decisive limits so that others will respect them, then be willing to do whatever it takes to enforce them.

Interestingly, it's been shown that those who have weak

boundaries themselves tend to violate the boundaries of others.

Then, recognize that your own needs and feelings are as equally important as anyone else. Many women have traditionally thought that the needs of their husbands and children are more important than their own. This is not only untrue, but it can undermine the healthy functioning of the family dynamic. If a woman is worn out mentally and physically from putting everyone else first, she not only destroys her own health, she in turn deprives her family of being fully engaged in their lives.

Instead, she should encourage every family member to contribute to the whole as well as take care of himself or herself. Putting themselves last is not something only women do, but many men as well. The bottom line is to take care of yourself so that you can carry out the needs of those you love.

Learn to say that simple little word…’no’. Many of us are people-pleasers and often put ourselves at a disadvantage by trying to please everyone. We don't want to seem selfish or to seem as if we lack a willingness to be helpful to others, so we put our personal needs on the back burner and agree to do things that may not be beneficial to our well-being. And, we become stressed at the very thought of helping everyone we love. Actually, a certain amount of selfishness is healthy and necessary for setting personal boundaries.

Such an important step to setting healthy boundaries is to identify the actions and behaviors of others that you find unacceptable. Let others know when they've crossed the line, acted inappropriately, or disrespected you in any way. Do not be afraid to tell others when you need emotional and physical space.

Allow yourself to be who you really are without pressure from others to be anything else. Don’t let others guilt trip you into anything either. Stay true to yourself.

Lastly and most importantly, trust and believe in yourself. You are the highest authority on you. You know

yourself better than anyone else on the face of the earth. You know what you need, want, and value.

Don't let anyone else make those decisions for you.

Healthy boundaries make it possible for you to respect your strengths, abilities and individuality as well as those of others. An unhealthy imbalance occurs when you encourage neediness, or are needy; want to be rescued, or are the rescuer, or when you choose to play the victim.

Stay away from these unhealthy habits: Going against personal values or rights in order to please others.

Giving as much as you can for the sake of giving.

Taking as much as you can for the sake of taking.

Letting others define you.

Expecting others to fill your needs automatically.

Feeling bad or guilty when you say no.

Not speaking up when you are treated poorly.

Falling apart so someone can take care of you.

Falling "in love" with someone you barely know or who reaches out to you.

Accepting advances, touching and sex that you don't want.

When you set healthy boundaries, you will see these things happen: You have improved self-confidence and a healthy self-concept.

You are more in touch with reality.

You are better able to communicate with others.

You have better and more fulfilling relationships.

You have more stability and control over your life.

It is never too late to work on establishing healthy personal boundaries. Transformation starts today! N

Local Faces

Batesville Police Department Investigator, Mike Mundy, recently helped Central Magnet Principal, Byron Difani, unload riders from cars in the morning. Sixth grade student Leslie Garcia, is being helped in this picture.

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Guild Mortgage Co., located at 400 Harrison Street, Ste. 200 in Batesville.

The ribbon cutting was held Tuesday, August 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Guild held a ribbon cutting extravaganza that included food and the chance to enter into a drawing.

Lead ambassador Randy Seale gave the welcome and thanked all community supporters for attending. Mat Fowler from Guild addressed the attendees and thanked everyone for their support.

Guild Mortgage Co. is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“Serving Independence County for over 50 years” State of the art facility with hotel-like amenities.

870-793-7195 or visit us online at www.wood-lawn.org 2800 Neeley Street / Batesville

Wood-Lawn Heights Skilled Nursing Facility New Woodcrest Assisted Living 870-793-7195 / Info@wood-lawn.org Wildewood Independent Living Apartments

870-793-4565

Local Faces

Support Our Advertisers American Floor Care----------------------------27 Autry’s------------------------------------------- 10 Back In Time Antiques--------------------------- 9 Bad Boy Mowers-------------------------------- 25 Batesville Poultry Equipment Inc.-------------- 27 Batesville’s Main Street Farmers Market-------5 Batesville Spine & Health Solutions------------ 35 Batesville Title Services------------------------ 27 Bigs-----------------------------------------------9 Cupd’ Out Doors-------------------------------- 29 CustomEyes Vision Care of Newport----------- 35 Depot Days Festival-----------------------------34

Rebel Creed Motorcycle Club recently held a Poker Run and 50/50 drawing during Motorcycles on Main. The club made the decision to donate half of their proceeds to the Foods for Kids Backpacks program. The program provides weekend meals for low income families. The donation totaled $394.

John “Redd” Edgin, club member, stated, “ We’re happy to partner with this program because part of our mission statement is to help and protect the community.” The money was presented to Main Street director, Joel Williams who said, “We’re extremely grateful to Rebel Creed for working with us to improve our community one step at a time. We look forward to working with them in the future.”

Central Magnet

DownTown Guide-------------------------------- 9 DQ Grill & Chill----------------------------------- 3

Central Magnet Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Laura Hance talks to students as they enter her class for the first day of school. Milagros Bautista Cruz(left) and Zayleigh Mejeur listen as she tells them things they need to know.

Eagle Pest -------------------------------------- 27 Elizabeth’s Restaurant & Catering-------------- 10 Etta’s Attic--------------------------------------- 10 First Community Bank--------------------------- 2 Fulbright Cabinet Shop------------------------- 24 Independence County Recycling Center-------- 3 Jonathan’s Fine Jewelry------------------------ 18 Kallsnick, Inc.----------------------------------- 18 KBAP 88.1 FM------------------------------17, 18 Kent’s Firestone--------------------------------- 27 Merchants and Planters Bank------------------ 11 NADT Dance Academy--------------------------- 5 Natalie’s Cafe, Casseroles and Catering------- 24 River City Print and Office----------------------15 Robert O. Seat Photography------------------- 15

Central Magnet Kindergarten teacher Ms. Julie Grace greets new student, Isabella Jackson, as she enters the room on her first day.

Shawn Stephens for Sheriff---------------------3 Southern Bank----------------------------------19 Southern Tire Mart------------------------------ 39 State Farm, Renee Martin----------------------15 Studio Salon------------------------------------ 10 The Batesville Chamber of Commerce------ 5, 40 The Property Shoppe--------------------------- 36 Thompson’s Jewelry------------------------- 9, 27 Unique Nosh------------------------------------27 White River Health System--------------------- 13 Wood-Lawn Heights----------------------------- 37

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Central Magnet Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Dorajo McDonald tours her class around the school so they can get aquainted with all the different areas of the school.

Allow the weight of the world to fall from your shoulders like a little black dress

Central Magnet

Central Magnet Computer Lab Teacher, Mr. Jody Tosh is showing Mrs. Baxter's 6th grade class the insides of a computer and how each component works

Central Magnet 2nd graders in Mrs. Mead's class, Christian Rohrscheib(right) and Anaid Baca are looking at a model of the brain.

Central Magnet 3rd grade students Brayden Melton, Garth Brookshire, Glory Young, and Yuridia Ochoa Espinoza are working on a paper chain challenge in Mrs. Amy Fairchild's Library.

Central Magnet 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Mead is reading a book about the brain. The class has been studying about healthy things that help our brain to be better.

Central Magnet 5th graders, Tye Needham(right) and Andrew Sharp Work on a phenomanom about gravity during STEM classes with Ms. B, Pam Baxter. They are trying to determine why the ball falls and what factors can affect the bounce of the balls.

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