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11/ Tales of a Transplanted Fashionista Happiness is Digging in the Dirt

12/ Cover Story

Laura Brissey

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I’d like to begin with a correction for one of our Senior’s, Katherine Sanders should be the correct spelling instead of Kathrine. I’d also like to speak to the moments we all experience when we wonder how valuable or worthy our lives have been. My answer is YES! You are worthy and valuable and you mean more to others than you will ever mean to yourself or could possibly know. Give yourself a break and enjoy who you are, figure out who else enjoys you and spend lots of time with them. I want to introduce a new writer, Grace Brown, she will be discovering Independence for Eye On and we welcome her to the family.

Also, I want to thank Cherri Rodgers for her recent contributions to our publication and let her know how much we appreciate her presence in our pages. This June issue, Leigh Keller plays in the dirt, Kristi Price addresses social media, Grace Brown looks at Geocaching and Kacey Burge spotlights, Powerful Woman, Laura Brissey. Cherri Rodgers speaks Upholstery, Loraine Brady explains SACS, Carla Middleton tells us about her daugher, Brittany Jewel Green and all of our usual many splendid releases, Things To Do and so much more. We hope you enjoy.

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Joseph Thomas I watch her cook and clean. I see her inspire and beam. I hear her teach and scold. I feel her love and hold. She is rage when she needs to protect, she is fierce when life challenges her. Her stance is bold when her mind is set, and her eyes are on fire when she’s thrown a bet. She can roar and she

can sing, she is absolutely capable of everything. She is my mother, my sister, my daughter and my bride. She is the soul and sage in which I confide. She is the sun and moon and words and tune, that keep me walking past the hot, dry dunes. She has been, she is and she will be. N

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Discovering Independence Geocaching at a Glance

Living in Northeast Arkansas we’re blessed enough to have the luxury of adventure practically in our own back yard. The area in and around Independence County is littered with caverns, trails, and local hot spots that are ideal for any nature enthusiast. Sometimes the possibilities for adventure can seem overwhelming, but luckily there are things like Geocaching that make discovering hidden gems in the area an activity fun for the entire family. Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunt centered on GPS location that integrates the beauty of the area around you with modern technology and the thrill of the hunt. Matt Stum coined the term Geocaching in 2000 after GPS capabilities were made easily accessible to the public. It offers, “an any day, any time adventure” for people that love to explore new places, or even their own hometowns (geocaching.com). The mechanics are quite simple, all around the world over two million geocaches are hidden in special locations. These caches, as they are commonly referred to, are purposefully hidden for people to search for and find. Where they are hidden is what makes this activity so much fun, because it allows you to find some of the neatest places around. Think of it like buried treasure, but its not actually buried and you leave something behind for the next adventurers A geocache is a marked container of varying size that contains a logbook and fun surprises inside, usually a small knick-knack. Others place the prizes inside the cache there for the next treasure hunter to find. These knickknacks can be anything from a small child’s toy, like a bouncy ball, to larger items like books. The only items not allowed in a cache are anything that would be illegal for a minor to possess, any illicit substance, ammo, weapons, food, and heavily scented items. Sometimes the resident wildlife gets curious if they smell something in the cache and end up ruining it for everyone. Caches come in four different sizes: micro, small, regular, and large.

A micro cache would be about the size of a film canister, a small cache the size of a shoebox, a regular cache the size of an ammo box, and a large the size of a standard bucket. All caches are marked with the geocaching logo and contain a logbook for participants to sign. Like everything else in life geocaching has rules, but they are really very simple. The first rule of geocaching is if you take something from the cache you must leave something of equal or greater value for the next person to find; otherwise the entire concept falls in on itself. After you claim your prize you need to log your find in the logbook provided inside the cache and online. Last but not least never, I repeat never, move the cache. Getting started is fairly simple; first you need to create a free account at www.geocaching.com and then download the mobile app or link up to some GPS enabled device. From there you can find information on where caches are hidden. You’d be surprised how close some of them may be to your own home. When you choose your first cache you must do a few things in preparation before you start actually hunting. Geocaches come in different difficulties depending on where they are located and how difficult it is to get there. For beginners it’s best to stick with caches with a 1/1 difficulty rating. You don’t want your first geocaching experience to be a bad one, and planning helps you prepare for the adventure ahead. Research is crucial when it comes to geocaching; no one wants to end up taking a 15 mile hike unprepared. The mobile app and website itself make it easy to see the difficulty of each cache, and give some idea of what to expect while you’re out and about. Before you head out its always a great idea to let someone know where you will be going and an approximate time you will return; that’s wilderness 101 folks. It’s also smart to take a daypack stocked with snacks and plenty of water for your adventure. Once you’re actually ready to hunt for your cache remember to set your starting location as the waypoint on your location device. It’s surprisingly easy to get turned around and

potentially even lost, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the area. From there on you follow the directions given by the GPS. Getting within a mile of the cache is pretty straightforward thanks to the GPS, but as you get closer the distance it reads may show a slight error, making searching for the cache’s exact location even more fun and challenging. The closer you get the more the arrow on the GPS becomes your best friend rather than the exact measured distance. When you have narrowed down the area in which you are searching it’s good to try to think like the person who hid it initially. This is where your creative thinking skills will start to kick in. Caches can be hidden anywhere, so don’t limit yourself to just looking on the ground; explore your surroundings, and try looking for unique places someone might think to hide something. Once you find the cache simply sign the log book, take one of the knick knacks inside and replace it with something of your own if you choose, and log your find online. It’s that easy! Over the years geocaching has developed into a global activity, and thus a caching community has formed as a result. Today there are several different types of caches, including ones that contain multiple parts, traceable items, and even community events like Cache in Trash Out where geocachers help cleanup and beautify the areas around caches. Geocaching is a wonderful opportunity to explore Independence County, and a fun way to help maintain an active lifestyle. If you’ve been trying to find motivation to get off the couch, but are still not sure what to do, check out www.geocaching.com and plan an adventure today! N

Grace Brown was born and raised in Hot Springs Arkansas. Grace recently graduated from Lyon College with a BA in English and a concentration in journalism. In her free time she enjoys outdoor activities, yoga, graphic design, and volunteering with Family Violence Prevention. She calls Independence County home.

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Tales of a Transplanted Fashionista Happiness is Digging in the Dirt

I guess I have always had a love of the dirt. I can remember one very frightful memory (for my mom and dad), when I dug a large hole in the front yard for a “pool”. Most little boys love the dirt, so Cole and I love to spend time tending to our garden, plants and trees in the spring and summer months. I feel like I am channeling my grandmother and aunts when I get my seeds and seedlings in the ground for the season. Picking our “harvest” brings us so much joy; there is something amazing about being able to grow your own food, and teach your child to do the same. Today my mama came to fetch me from my convalescing (I have been plagued by the snot/cough/ fever/self-pity/icky disposition this week, so I needed to get out), for the yearly Master Gardener sale at the Armory. Mama insisted that we get there early, because the good plants go so quickly!! I love shopping with my mama, because it is typically so therapeutic for both of us, but I really love talking plants with her, because they bring back memories of her own mother and precious sister Carmel (and really so many of my lovely aunts and uncles are magnificent gardeners). Gardening is kind of a lost art, in the age where so many hire people to take care of their yards (guilty!) and flowerbeds, because they simply do not

have the time to tend to them like generations before us did. I ended up with a trunkful of amazing plants for my containers and garden for around $30, and some great dirt therapy for my weekend. We added these to our growing veggie garden and existing container garden. Cole is pretty determined to grow some watermelons for his Nana and our friends this summer, so we might end up with more than we bargained for. The Main Street Farmer’s Market begins again next week, so it is the perfect time for you to introduce your kiddo to dirt and the outdoors if you haven’t already. Cole loves his gardening success and cannot wait to share his veggies. He wants a veggie stand in front of our house this summer...stay tuned for that. 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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“I am a working mom. My story, the goal in my life right now, is achieving a healthy balance of family and working full time. I want to demonstrate and model hard work, strong work ethic and the importance of education to my children, while never missing a ballgame or a field trip.” – Laura Brissey Achieving Balance Laura Brissey has an impressive resume - both at home and in the workplace. Caring for a husband and raising two young boys while steadily accomplishing her career goals is something that Laura seems to do effortlessly, but it’s her desire to maintain balance that motivates her success. She is a shining example of what is attainable when hard work and dedication are at the core of what you do. Because of this, we are proud to feature her as one of Batesville’s finest female forces and a key player in our “Powerful Women” series. Family Life Laura is a busy woman with many irons in the fire. As an Executive Vice President and General Counsel at First Community Bank, she also maintains a household with her equally busy husband, raising two very active boys. Laura doesn’t have much down time, so for her, striking a balance between work and home life is essential. Settling down and raising her family amid the backdrop of a beautiful historic home in the scenic neighborhood of downtown Batesville is something that brings a lot of joy and comfort to Laura. Surrounded by 12 Happy Trails To You...Until We Meet Again.

great friends and families who look out for each other and plenty of children for her boys to ride bikes with, she and her husband have created a perfect setting for cherished childhood memories in the making. “We love Batesville and the roots we have established here and wouldn’t want to live or raise our kids anywhere else,” she says with confidence. Laura met her husband Phil Brissey at Grapevine High School 23 years ago. The high school sweethearts dated for 5 years before they married and had 2 beautiful boys- Luke (11) and Mark (9). Phil is the general manager of Stanley Wood Chevrolet/Scott Wood Chrysler where he works with Laura’s father and grandfather. As for Laura’s boys, they are actively involved in sports and love doing anything outside from snow skiing to wake boarding, biking, and riding roller coasters. With hectic schedules, lots of hustle and bustle, and everyone going in different directions, the one yarn that is interwoven into the lives of ALL the Brisseys and brings them back together is their shared love of baseball. For the Love of the Game Baseball plays a big part in the Brisseys lives-both past and present. For the couples first date, Phil invited Laura to come watch his high school baseball game and go to dinner afterward. Now, and for the last 8 years, that first date plays out over the spring and summer months when the family’s evenings typically consist of watching the boys’ baseball games followed by dinner on the go. That first date is now a family tradition! A lot of Laura’s free time is spent supporting her children’s athletic activities. Last year alone the boys played 76 baseball games collectively from Fayetteville, AR to Memphis, TN, and everywhere in between. Laura makes it a priority to be on the sidelines, never missing a play, and always there to cheer on the team. Being present for her children is always her priority! Even while juggling work commitments and obligations, she never drops the ball when it comes to her boys. Last fall Laura was set to attend First Community Bank’s strategic planning session in Branson. It was set to take place over a series of consecutive days. Due to an unforeseeable rain delay, the 3rd and 4th grade Kiwanis football league super bowl was rescheduled, and as it so happened, right in the middle of her multi day seminar. So, in typical Laura fashion, she worked her balancing act again and proved her dedication as a working mom. She participated in meetings all day on a Monday, jumped in her car Batesville-bound, watched Mark play his game, and was back in the car Branson-bound to resume meetings on Tuesday morning. “I could only do this with the understanding and support of bank management,” shares Laura candidly. The family loves to travel and set a goal to visit

each of the 30 Major League Baseball Parks before the boys graduate from high school. So far they’ve been to 11 parks, and look forward to many special family vacations in the coming years to achieve that goal, and visit the remaining 19 parks. Education and Career During her freshman year of undergraduate studies at Texas A&M, Laura decided she wanted a career in law and worked diligently toward her goal. After earning her Bachelor degree in Business Administration & Finance, she enrolled in The William H. Bowen School of Law at the University of Arkansas Little Rock, thus setting the educational foundation that would later springboard her career as the successful attorney she has become. Laura worked in several different areas of law before she joined First Community Bank as General Counsel in 2003. For several years she worked as an Associate for Troutman Sanders, LLP, handling a wide variety of employment disputes including harassment and discrimination claims, wage and hour issues, drug and alcohol testing issues, and disputes arising under the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disability Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Several years after she accepted her position as General Counsel, Laura spent a few years working that position as outside counsel. During that time she was a partner at Belew, Bell & Brissey and also handled some real estate and litigation matters. “I am so glad I selected a career in law. Choosing law school and an in-house legal career has allowed me the flexibility to work, volunteer in the community, and be available to my kids,” Laura says, “And I also get to help protect the investment that the banks local stockholders have made in our company and our communities.” Laura has proven to be a very significant resource. During her time at First Community Bank, she has seen the bank grow from $300 million in assets to over $1 billion. And, First Community Bank is one that gives back. “I love being a part of our bank, donating time and money generously in our community,” she says of the company’s charitable attributes. First Community Bank As General Counsel, Laura has represented First

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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Upholstered Pieces Fabrics can greatly affect an upholstered piece of furniture in several ways. These subtle changes will in turn affect how your space will appear, according to the fabric chosen. Before purchasing an upholstered piece, give careful consideration to the fabrics you choose. When purchasing upholstered pieces for your home, consider the fact that textures can affect color. Fabrics with deep textures, such as nubby weaves and velvets, tend to cast tiny shadows, making them appear darker. Smooth surfaces, such as silks and satins, reflect light creating a shiny surface. Due to the shadows cast by an uneven surface, a rough textured upholstery, such as linens, may appear to be soiled or gray in artificial light. A matte or dull fabric can absorb light, especially if it is a dark fabric, causing it to look flat. In laying out your space, the size and proportion of an upholstered

piece of furniture can seemingly be changed, as well as the size of the room. A sofa will appear larger in scale, if it is covered in a large pattern or bold colored fabric. If covered in a small print or a solid light color, the furniture piece will appear smaller in scale. Also, a vertical stripe can cause a furniture piece to look taller than a piece covered in a plain fabric. When purchasing a new sofa, consider a good neutral color, such as browns, grays or golds. While you will probably grow tired of a large print or brightly colored sofa, a good neutral is classic and easily coordinates to other colors. Add your accent colors through pillows, throws, art, rugs, lamps and accessory pieces. In a few years, it is easier and less expensive to change out art, rather than buying a new sofa. If you still desire more color in your space, throw in a great pop of color with an accent chair in a colorful fabric or pattern. The theory in decorating is that every room needs a splash of animal print, but use it sparingly. Accent

chairs with a unique shape work well, but if that is too much print for you, try throws, pillows, scarves, lamps, art or accessory pieces. If you like animal prints, go for it, but do not overindulge. Remember this is just a decorating theory, and it is not necessary to use animal print in your home, if it does not fit your style. The most important factor is that you must be comfortable in your home. Do not become intimated by all the fabric selections available. Choose what you like and what feels good to you. N

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Brittany Jewel Green Carla Middleton Brittany Jewel Green is 17 years old and will be a senior at Cedar Ridge High School. Her parents are Carla Middleton and Brian Green and her grandparents are Joe & Louise Reddock, Eddie & Cindy Mason and WC & Leslie Coleman. Her plans after high school are to attend Arkansas State University, major in Education and become an Agricultural Teacher. She plays Volleyball, is on the FFA Show Team and she loves Dancing and Playing Hand Percussion Instruments. Green started a clothes closet at her high school, she is involved with Operation Christmas Child and Christmas Brings Hope Food Drive. She volunteers to walk and bathe animals at the local animal shelter, and participates in the local angel tree program. Among her accomplishments are starting and running the clothes closet, raising an overall grand champion show rabbit and has adopted two dogs from the shelter. The goals in Green’s future are coming back to her hometown, after graduating high school, earning her degree, and helping children learn to love and take care of animals, “like my teacher, Tim Cunningham, has taught me. Winning the title 2016 Teen Miss United States is a dream of mine that I am actively persuing,” says Green. Madeleine Stowe is a hero of Green’s, “She, like myself, has been to Haiti. She is actively involved with the communities and the orphans who lost their parents in the 2010 earthquake. I went to Haiti with my mom on a mission trip. We helped a couple from Arkansas who has moved their family to Haiti to start an orphanage. We worked very closely with their family building fences, painting signs, and playing every day with the local children there. We were able to take snakes to an orphanage that was already established there. Played and sung songs with all the orphans there. It was very humbling,” adds Green. She loves helping and serving others. Green has a

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huge passion for being around and taking care of animals. Currently Green holds the 2015 Teen Miss Independence County, the 2016 Teen Miss Cedar Ridge Arkansas and the 2016 Teen Miss Arkansas United States titles. She is currently raising money to compete in Las Vegas for the title of 2016 Teen Miss United States, “I leave July 29th, and compete July 30 - August 5th. There will be a girl from every state representing their state title, and I have the pleasure of representing the wonderful and beautiful state of Arkansas.” Green adds, “I was born and raised in Arkansas, so it’s a huge honor for me to be able to go to Las Vegas and compete for this title as 2016 Teen Miss Arkansas. “I started pageants in 2007 when Ashley Batson (former Miss Arkansas), came to my elementary school and told everyone about pageants and how winning could help with college. She encouraged me a lot that day. My personal platform is ‘Adoption is the Option’ but the Miss United States organization has their own platform which is ‘No Child Hungry’. I will be promoting both of these platform the whole year as Teen Miss Arkansas.” The pageant in Vegas will be livestreamed and can be seen with a specific code that Green will share at facebook / Teen Arkansas United States. Anyone can follow her journey through Facebook or the following websites: Facebook Pages: Miss Arkansas United States Organization, Teen Arkansas United States Websites: www.missarkansas-us.com, www. unitedstatesnationalpageants.com Instagram: @missarkansasusorg There’s a lot of expenses that go along with a National pageant. Green and her family are hoping our wonderful town of Batesville will get behind them as they plan for Vegas. Anyone who wants to donate or sponsor Brittany can contact the family by email carlambci@gmail.com or by phone at 870-613-5845. Photos by Natalie Simpson with Divine Studios Photography. N

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The Class of 2016 earned 720 hours of college credit. The junior class earned 295 hours of college credit. In one year, these students combined to earn 1015 hours of college credit. Families of Southside Charter High School Seniors concurrently enrolled at UACCB saved over $60,000 in tuition and fees. As of today, the total value of scholarships accepted by the SCHS Class of 2016 is $1.7 million. Nineteen seniors earned a value added diploma. 6 Technical Certificate of Proficiency Industrial Technology. 10 Technical Certificates in Nursing Assistant. 3 Technical Certificates in Early Childhood Education. While we hate to lose any, the number of seniors failing to complete graduation requirements is down by 10 students compared to Class of 2015. Class of 2016 was a historically large group (112 students) of graduates. Many students plan to stay in the local area. Thirty seniors plan to attend 4-year colleges (8 of those to Lyon College) and 69 plan to attend UACCB. One is enrolled in a cosmetology program in Little Rock. Twelve will enter the workforce. Two of those in the workforce have already earned Member technical certificates in high school. FDIC More students are graduating with a solid future story pathway. In the past, an average of 60% of students indicated they were attending college. The Class of 2016 has 89% of students registered for college and/or workforce training in the fall 2016. Students are more confident and equipped to face the challenges of college and workforce training. Two juniors have also earned a technical certificate towards graduation with a value added diploma. As seniors, they will continue to work towards more advanced degrees. By the spring of 2017, three juniors are on track to earn both a high school diploma and an associateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from UACCB. Student and teacher visits to local industry expanded conversations about future stories and the opportunities in Independence County. N

Central Magnet has Heart for Sammy Southall Sammy Southall, a 3rd grade student at Eagle Elementary may not attend school at Central Magnet, but the students and parents raised around $1200 for him and money is still continuing to come in. Sammy Southall was recently diagnosed with bone cancer. Central School put a bucket in the parking lot for students and parents to contribute as they were dropped off before school and the students paid a dollar a day to wear hats during the classes. To the left, 5th grader, Katie Griffis stops to put money in the bucket for cancer victim, Sammy Southall. N 18 Happy Trails To You...Until We Meet Again.

Sowers Provides Vision Care for Bradford Students Chuck Jones

Batesville optometrist Dr. Hayden Sowers has expanded his practice into the recently opened medical clinic located on the campus of the Bradford public schools. Dr. Sowers has joined with other medical professionals to provide medical, mental health and vision care to Bradford school students, regardless of whether they have insurance or cannot pay for the services. “With medical, mental health, and vision services provided in the same building, it is easy for providers to coordinate care. For example, a patient can be seen for diabetes management and a diabetic eye exam in the same building,” Dr. Sowers said. “With the ability to do vision therapy on the school campus, we can better treat eye issues that could negatively impact reading and learning.” Jerrod Sandefur, Commercial Loan Officer with Citizens Bank, coordinated with Dr. Sowers on the funding that allowed the purchase of the optometric equipment for the new Bradford clinic. He purchased a complete examination lane, including an exam chair, equipment stand, phoropter, optometric slit lamp, and projector. A phoropter is a refraction testing device used during eye exams. Also purchased were an autorefractor machine and an SVI unit, which is a television with built-in touchscreen capability that is used for vision therapy. The clinic opened in March with the aid of a government grant intended to help schools provide medical services, primarily in rural, low-income areas. The funds allowed the district to completely remodel an existing building to create the clinic, according to Leslie Dunn, school-based health coordinator for the Bradford schools. “We were really excited to get the grant because we haven’t had a clinic here since 2004,” Ms. Dunn said. “To have students get their health care needs met during school hours helps cut down on absenteeism and improve the students’ overall performance. We were very fortunate to have a lot of partners in this project, like Dr. Sowers and Unity Health. That’s the only way we could have made this succeed.” “We applaud the foresight of the Bradford school administrators to secure this grant to create this clinic, which means so much to this community,” said Dr. Sowers. “It is very important to have an opportunity to extend these types of essential services to school students in a smaller town.” In addition to his work at the Bradford Medical Clinic, Dr. Sowers operates White River Eye Care locations at 3609 Highway 367 North in Bald Knob and 623 North Ninth Street in Augusta. He also practices with Dr. Sam Cooke at Arkansas Eyecare Vision Source at 2402 Harrison Street in Batesville. Dr. Sowers is a graduate of Clinton High School and the University of Central Arkansas. He received his doctor of optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, outdoors, fishing and hunting. N

Above, Optometrist Dr. Hayden Sowers (right) talks with Jerrod Sandefur, Commercial Loan Officer of Citizens Bank, about vision care equipment he recently installed at the new Bradford school clinic. Below, Optometrist Dr. Hayden Sowers (center) demonstrates an SVI vision therapy unit for Jerrod Sandefur (left), and Tracy Starks, RN Student Health Advisor at the new Bradford school clinic.

Press releases by Tara Salinas Merchants and Planters Organized by The Course at Bank and The Course at Eagle Mountain and sponsored Eagle Mountain are pleased by Merchants and Planters to host the annual Dr. Red Bank, the golf tournament is Bell Memorial 4 Ball Golf a well-attended annual event Tournament on Saturday, for area golfers and a memorial June 4th and Sunday June to the late Dr. Red Bell, the co5th. founder of The Course at Eagle The event will be held at The Mountain. Course at Eagle Mountain in “The tournament is named Batesville. The tournament after a man that was very will begin with a shotgun special to the Batesville start at noon on Saturday, community. It has become a followed by a dinner that fun and important annual evening. Sunday’s round event that honors Dr. Bell’s will start at 11:00 a.m. and legacy and, of course, his love of an awards presentation will golf,” says Lee Conditt, Market follow the completion of play. President for Merchants and Cash prizes will be awarded Planters Bank. per flight. Participants in the The tournament is limited to tournament will also have an the first 40 paid teams, and opportunity to compete in the entry fee is $280 per team. an “alternate shot format” This includes a practice round horse race event Friday the on Friday, range balls, dinner 3rd starting at 5:30 that for players and one guest, evening. greens fees and cart fees for all The tournament format is a three days. Registration forms two-man, best stroke play. can be found at The Course at Flights will be determined Eagle Mountain and Merchants by the number of entries and and Planters Bank. For more teams will be flighted by the information, please contact tournament committee after Jed Porter at (870)612-8000. Saturday’s round. 20 Happy Trails To You...Until We Meet Again.

Mike Ennis Joins M&P M&P Community Bancshares is pleased to announce that Mike Ennis has joined their Merchants and Planters Bank team as a mortgage loan processor in the mortgage lending department. Mike is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate packaging of mortgage loans from pre-approval to closing. Mike is a life-long resident of Batesville, a graduate of Lyon College, and he brings 13 years of service in the banking and real estate industries to the organization. In making the announcement, Jim S. Gowen, Jr., President and CEO, said, “We are very pleased to have Mike join our banking family. His experience, education, and values make him a great fit for the organization, and a true asset in our lending department.” Ennis and his wife Oana have 3 children: Mila – 8, Eamon – 6 and Jesse 7 months. They are active members of the Fellowship Bible Church and also own their own publishing company. In his spare time, Mike enjoys writing and traveling.

Mike’s office is located in the Batesville Office of Merchants and Planters Bank, 555 East Main Street. You may also reach him by phone at 793-3600. Press Releases by Sheila Mace

Dr. Jeff Angel Jeff Angel, M.D., was recently selected as an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). His role as Associate Professor involves

teaching medical residents and students at UAMS once each quarter. Dr. Angel is an Orthopaedic Surgeon at the MPOC Orthopaedic Clinic in Batesville, and is Chief of Staff for the White River Medical Center Medical Staff.

Dr. Mark Wright Dr. Mark Wright, Vascular Specialist at White River Medical Center (WRMC), recently presented on Peripheral Vascular Disease during WRMCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Health Education event. WRMC hosts the events on the second Tuesday of each month at noon in the conference center.

Dr. John Larson Dr. John Larson, Interventional Pain Management Specialist at the White River Medical Center (WRMC) Pain Management Clinic, recently presented on ways to manage Chronic Pain during WRMCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Health Education event. WRMC hosts the events on the second Tuesday of each month at noon in the conference center. In June, Dr. Dylan Carpenter, Orthopaedic Surgeon, will give a presentation on hip replacement. This event is free and open to the public. Citizens Bank of Batesville recently made a donation toward the renovation of the Administration Board Room

(seen in the background) at White River Medical Center (WRMC). The Board Room has been transformed into a more functional space with much needed updates that will better serve the leaders of WRMC. Pictured above (left to right), Amanda Roberts of the White River Health System Foundation, Phil Baldwin, President and CEO of Citizens Bank, and Gary Bebow, Administrator of WRMC and CEO of White River Health System.

It was our pleasure to host a meeting with U.S. Congressman Rick Crawford to discuss veterans' healthcare. Pictured from left; Gary L. Bebow, FACHE, CEO, White River Health System (WRHS), Phil Hacker, WRHS CFO, Stan Townsend, Administrator Stone County Medical Center, Congressman Rick Crawford, Ron Peterson, CEO, Baxter Regional Medical Center, and Kevin Byron, Administrator St. Bernard's Behavioral Healthcare. Press releases by Danell Hetrick The Batesville Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Serena Martin as its new Director of Membership Development. She will be responsible for a broad range of duties including sales, marketing and administration. Through one-on-one visits and creative communication, Martin is responsible for informing, attracting and retaining Chamber members.

Serena Martin Martin was employed with Royal Cup Coffee and Tea in Birmingham, Alabama for 10 years, where she held many roles including Customer Service Supervisor and Key Account Manager. In 2011, she had the opportunity to be the Loaned Executive for United Way of Central Alabama and accomplished 130% of her portfolio goal for that campaign year. When asked what she plans to accomplish as the new Director of Membership Development, Martin responded: "Batesville is a growing city with many exciting opportunities ahead. Retention and new business are important and I plan to lead the intiative in both. I look forward to meeting the people of the Batesville area and learning about their thoughts and goals to help their business be successful. Together we can help the area obtain its full potential. This is an exciting time with many great things in the pipeline. I hope everyone will want to be a part of this!" Martin holds a B.S. degree in Human Resource Management from Virginia College. In addition to her qualifications, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Steven, and their four children. She is also an avid reader.

The repairs were completed with funding from the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department's Safe Routes to School grant program. The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce collaborated with the city to secure the funding. Danell Hetrick, Director of Grant Writing and Communications at the Chamber said, "The sidewalks were in such a state of disrepair that safety of pedestrians was compromised. They were also a blight to the school and surrounding homes. Coupled with inadequate sidewalks was the lack of crosswalks and clearly there was a need to address the danger and astetic failing. We were fortunate that the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department recognized our need and helped us make said repairs. With this phase complete, we hope to secure more funding to expand repairs." N

Safe Routes to School Central Magnet Elementary is now a safer place for pedestrians. The City of Batesville's Street Department completed necessary repairs to several feet of sidewalk surrounding the school and added crosswalks to the 6th and Vine Streets to maximize pedestrian safety while crossing the street to and from Central Magnet. June 2016

Batesville’s Main Street Farmers Market / June 4, 18 Jean Larson

Batesville's Main Street Farmers Market will hold market days on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, through November in 2016. June Market Days will be June 4th and the 18th. The Market is held in the Pocket Park on Main Street in Batesville's historic downtown district and runs from 8 a.m. 'til noon. Our May market was filled with beautiful spring greens: four different kinds of lettuce, swiss chard and kale, collards and spinach japanese turnips and bright red radishes. Also, spring means fresh onions! And new this year, Five Acre Farm brought fresh garlic. This member of the onion family looks like a large scallion or leek, but when gently sautéed emits a fragrant garlic smell and has a garlic taste just as delicate. A wonderful addition to the spring table. Farmers also brought their just picked broccoli. What a revelation to eat vegetables from a local farm with remarkable flavor and freshness. There was a bounty of vegetables at our opening day market, May 7th, so not to worry anymore about the market running out too early for those of us who like to sleep in a little Saturday morning. June will see blueberries and blackberries from Price Farm in Pleasant Plains along with early summer vegetables from Clark Farm in Bethesda, Five Acre Farm in Pleasant Plains, and Mahan Farm in Salado. Home Made Home will have fresh herbs for sale along with their hand carved spoons and bowls and Brood Farm from Cave City will have their lovely eggs from free ranging chickens and fine goat milk soaps and lotions. Garden Girl Fresh Farm Produce and More out of Pleasant Plains will have fresh vegetables, baked goods, and jams and jellies at the market. You can find pasture raised meats and local cheeses at her shop on College Street Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon and Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Main Street Farmers Market is a producer only market for vegetables which means that the farmers who are selling produce also grew that produce. Five Acre Farms is a certified Naturally Grown Farm and most of the other farms are no spray and use organic practices. Occasionally you will find fruit grown on other Arkansas farms for sale at the market if there are

no local farmers growing at that time. Along with fresh produce, Main Street Farmers Market is a place for local bakers, artists and craftspeople to sell their wares. Downtown Pie Company will be at the June market days with handmade pies, baked goods and savory specialties; and Rural Goods will sell breads and baked goods, lemonade and flowers on the June 4th market. Wood crafters, Stephen Jeffrey and Megan Hollifield, will sell handmade signs and wood items for the home and garden. Grow Buckets will be on sale at the market all season as well. Manufactured in Bald Knob, these adapted 5 gallon buckets are popular for small gardens. New vendors include a candlemaker and locally made good for the earth cleaning products. In the Land of Wild Artists, will sell pottery, handcrafted jewelry and watercolors; and artist Karen Barker will sell paintings and hand made jewelry. Volunteers with the Humane Society will be at the markets in June with some cute items from the Bargain Hound Boutique and to trim your doggie nails! The Music at the Market Series is coming together and we have the Bona Fide String Band from Mt View playing on June 4th and the Batesvile band, Love Holler, on June 18. Music generally starts around 9 a.m. All through the 2016 season the market will schedule special events around food as well as activities for kids. Saturday morning is a great time to visit Main Street's restaurants and antique and furniture shops after you visit the farmers market. Earth Station Nursery, the Batesville Area Arts Council Gallery, Gallery 246, and the ice-cream shop, Unique Nosh, will also be open. Find the freshest and healthiest foods, support your local farmers, and enjoy good fun at the Main Street Farmers Market in Batesville. Check the Main Street Batesville Facebook page to find out more about what vegetables will be in season, cooking demos, and children's activities at the upcoming Market. For more information on Batesville's Main Street Farmers Market or to receive a Farmer or Vendor Application call Market Manager, Jean Larson, at 208869-1445 or email at jeallo16@gmail.com. N

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As a social media manager, I follow tips and trends, adopting what seems practical for our organization and dismissing what doesn’t. While there are lots of innovative ideas out there, we filter everything through the framework of what matters for our “target” demographic and thus is important for us. I read a lot of kooky articles in the process, but a recent post disturbed me. It advocated for all organizations to embrace Snapchat as the future of social media. Snapchat is a social media application used primarily for posting nonpermanent images. There are plenty of alarming realities about Snapchat: no archival ability, the likelihood that the app will be used for illicit purposes, etc. But what got my attention was the author’s assertion that as a society, we are moving toward “experiential” moments on social media that are image- and video-based. People are going to want to experience a felt moment, via live stream, that then disappears into the internet abyss. We move from one felt, visual experience to the next. I’m left wondering, Where is the careful dialogue? The engaging narrative? The portfolio

or compendium of narratives that builds a solid identity? I’m told that such expectations are fading away into obscurity. That “built reputation” is not as essential. That younger generations care about the singular felt moment. The visual, sensorial experience. This reminds me of my readthrough of the Harry Potter series this past winter. I was deeply moved by the story, but what got my tear ducts flowing was the narrative inside Harry’s own head: his own thoughts on his story, his challenges, his past, his future, the loss of all father figures in his life, etc. When my son and I watched the corresponding movies, all of this interior story was lost. Despite the rich visuals and the stimulating special effects, despite the adherence to the plot line and the telling of the basic story, the actual story was scuttled to the side because video can never fully capture what the written narrative can tell. Maybe my beef rests mostly on the fact that I’m a writer. But writers are more than their title suggests. We are engagers, connecters, builders, and historykeepers. We use words to build structures that are stable and

protective. The weaker members, the disenfranchised, the voiceless, are all better protected when light shines into dark spaces and honest dialogue and extended thought are made available and encouraged. Anything that can immediately disappear (like Snapchat posts) constitutes a dark space. Here’s hoping that publications like this magazine, local newspapers, etc. remain strong and viable. N

Kristi Price is on staff with Fellowship Bible Church of Batesville as Ministry Coordinator. She enjoys conversations about community and connection, and she loves small town living. Kristi is married and mother to three children.

June 2016

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Ozark Foothills Literacy Project June 6-9, 9 - noon “Get in the Game... READ” 2nd Annual Summer Reading Camp / Where: Fellowship Bible Church (Former Lander’s Theatre) / Sign up at www.oflp. BACC Juried Exhibition Through Saturday June 11 at 4:30 p.m. at the Gallery org/read2016 or call 870-793-5912 for more information. The camp includes art, snack preparation, games, and a on Main, 226 E. Main Street. Call 870.793.3382 or log onto www.batesvilleareaartscouncil.org. Reader’s Theater. June 18, 7 p.m. - “Rockin’ and Readin’” Concert First Responder Course First Responder is designed to teach students to Benefit OFLP. Where: Barnett Building - Main St. Batesville, AR, Who: The Jokers and Pres Ellis / Tickets emergency care for trauma patients, splinting techniques, are $35 each and include drinks and other refreshments. bleeding control, rescue procedures, how to prepare a Tickets are now on sale at FNBC in Batesville, Ash Flat, patient for transport and stabilization of patient. First and Melbourne, at Carlee’s Hallmark in Batesville, and at responder is the first step to working in pre-hospital Citizen’s Bank in Batesville. Call 870-793-5912 for more emergency medicine. Along with trauma emergency, the course will focus on various medical illness and recognition information. of signs and symptoms. Both medical and trauma July 9 @ 7 a.m. - Bad Boy Super Sprint Triathlon / assessments will be taught. This course is a pre-requisite to Where: Lyon College for Adults 18+. This is OFLP’s 2nd EMT Basic Training and will be held Tuesdays/Thursdays, Annual Triathlon. This is a USAT Sanctioned Triathlon May 31-June 30 from 5:30-9:00 p.m. in the UACCB that is great for beginners. For more information call 870Nursing Allied Health Bldg, Room 926. The fee is $125 793-5912 or email info@oflp.org. To register search for our plus the textbook to be purchased at the UACCB bookstore. event at www.racesonline.com. Wesley Gay, instructor. For more information or to register, July 9 at 9 a.m. - Bad Boy Splash and Dash Multi Sport contact 870.612.2082 or email katrina.stevens@uaccb.edu. Event for Kids at Lyon College for Kids 5-18, distances Lyon Football Season Tickets and Athletic Seson for swimming and running are adjusted by age group. Passes Kids swim in the Lyon College pool then run on campus. By joining the Kilted Army and purchasing season Once complete, each participant will receive a t-shirt, tickets, you help to create a first-class experience for Lyon goodie bag, and participation medal. Search for our event College student athletes. Whether you have been a member at www.racesonline.com or call 870-793-5912 for more for many years or are considering purchasing/joining for information. the first time, Lyon thanks you for your interest in Lyon College Athletics. You are helping pave the way for all of EMT Instructor our student-athletes to realize their full potential. Log onto June 13-17, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. / $185 plus textbook http://www.lyonscots.com/f/Lyon_College_Kilted_Army. The EMT instructor program is designed to introduce php for more information on purchasing tickets/passes. the experienced EMT to the teaching aspects of EMS. Spay or Neuter Coupons The 40 hour program includes lecture and student The Humane Society of Independence County (HSIC) demonstration to practice teaching skills. Pre-requisite: wants to remind everyone that it offers coupons worth EMT is required to have 2 years’ experience. The course is $35 off the cost of having your pet spayed or neutered. held Monday thru Friday, June 13-17 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Everyone that is having to deal with unwanted puppies and in the UACCB Nursing Allied Health Bldg, Room 926. The kittens can easily “fix” this problem. HSIC is offering 10 fee is $185 plus the textbook to be purchased at the UACCB coupons per month for any dog spay or neuter, no income bookstore. Wesley Gay, instructor. For more information restrictions. They also have 10 spay only coupons (dog or or to register, contact 870.612.2082 or email katrina. cat) each month for low income families (requires proof of stevens@uaccb.edu. income under $25,000). Please call the shelter during office Engineering Camps for 6th-9th grade hours (Tuesday through Friday from 12 p.m.-5:30 p.m. June 20-24 and Sat 11a.m.-4 p.m.) for more information. The shelter Explore engineering with hands-on activities during phone number is (870) 793-0090. a week-long half day program designed specifically for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat students entering the 6th through 9th grades in the fall of May 30 - June 3rd Princess Tiana Camp (Lyrical), June 2016. Students will spend the week exploring the different 6 - June 9 Minion Camp (Jazz), June 13 - June 16 Star Wars types of engineering, visiting college of engineering Camp (hip hop), June 20 - June 23 Tap Camp, June 27 labs and having tons of fun! Space is limited. The top 25 June 30 Cheer Camp. Ages 3 to 10 years, choose 1 week or students will be accepted based upon their application. all 4 weeks. $65 for one week...Discounted rates for more than one week. At the Fusion Dance Academy Suite 70F 24 Happy Trails To You...Until We Meet Again.

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Batesville BLVD. Call 870.698.1200 or whitneylwilliams@ outlook.com. 70-F Batesville BLVD (Forms are at the Studio). NADT Snow White At Lyon College’s Brown Chapel on June 3 at 7 p.m. and June 4 at 6 p.m. www.nadt.info 1.866.GOT. NADT arkansascraftschool.org Find some adventure in your life this Summer. 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. AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES HAS MOVED

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR THE 12TH ANNUAL T TAURI MOVIE CAMP The T Tauri Movie Camp is accepting registrations for its 12th annual summer youth program, which takes place July 18 through 30 in Batesville. Launched in 2005, T Tauri has offered a wide variety of video production workshops for aspiring filmmakers up to the age of 18. Workshops range from two to three and a half days in duration. The 2016 Movie Camp offers four workshops: Script to Screen Narrative Filmmaking, Home Town Documentary, Depicting Zombies, and a new offering, BrickFilms (stop motion animation utilizing LEGO characters). Workshop fees range from $60 to $100, based on the length of the workshop. T Tauri workshops are taught by experienced filmmaker/educators and the student to teacher ratio is 6 or 7 to 1. All supplies and equipment are included in the tuition cost. The T Tauri Movie Camp is not a residential program. Students and their parents or chaperones from outside the Batesville area are encouraged to take advantage of a discounted rate at the Batesville Comfort Suites Hotel; ask

for the Movie Camp rate for reservations made before July 5. In addition to the workshop sessions, the T Tauri experience also includes an official T Tauri t-shirt and a Finale Screening on the evening of Saturday, July 30. The Finale Screening is free and open to the public and showcases all of the films created in the current year's workshops. For workshop descriptions, dates and locations, biographies of instructors, and registration forms, visit www.ttauri.org or call (870) 251-1189. N

SACS Loraine Brady Silent Angel Child Saviors, or (SACS) is an organization that is working to make a better future for children. SACS mission is to raise awareness about Bullying, Abuse and Neglect. Today children have to deal with drugs, alcohol and neglectful parents, but they can rise above all of these problems of the world today. SACS wants to educate them on how to be Strong, Kind and How to Help each other in these troubling times. Our children are the future so we need to make a difference on how they grow up and what they believe is right and wrong. We need to teach them Discipline and Respect and to know the difference between abuse and discipline. SACS is about Unfair Custody Cases and seeks to make a new law regarding Grand Parents Rights, Family Rights and Fair Child Supports. SACS believes that our children are becoming lost in our legal system. Foster Care is no substitute for remaining in the family cirlce, when the relative has a safe shelter, job, clean background check, is drug and alcohol free with no abuse records. SACS wants to ensure that these cases are about improving the lives of these children and to keep custody trails from dragging on for years. To support SACS call 870.512.9295 or send mail or donations to SACS / P.O. Box 25 / Oil Trough, AR 72564.

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The 2016 Leadership Batesville class attended its second program session May 4th. They traveled to Little Rock to visit several state offices and organizations including the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, The Arkansas Economic Development Commission and the capitol building.

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Investing in Retirement “How did I get here so fast? Just the other day . . . “does that sound like something you’ve said or thought? Time does fly by. Just the other day you may have been thinking retirement is so very far away. And now you’re here – you’re either thinking about retiring, retiring or already retired. Things are a changin’. As a friend said “the more I think about retiring the farther I push that date back.” It does seem that for many “75” is the new “65”. Many are working longer. Why? Ruth came in the other day and we started talking about this. She said some of her friends absolutely love their jobs and don’t want to walk away from them. Others are finding out that there is no money to fund their business buy sell agreement - the “new potential owners” don’t have any money to pay them for their business. And some are, well, scared. Scared of the unknown. No more pay checks. No immediate way to earn money. A fixed income with unpredictable monthly bills. Interest rates are down (and have been). Your money may not be earning what it was, so you may have less accumulated than you had planned. Ruth and I were talking about my cousin, Mike. (Yes, Ruth knows my cousin. She had a crush on him when he was a soda jerk at the drug store.) Mike is retired and has a Certificate of Deposit (CD) coming due. The interest rates he’s seen are, well, tiny. Mike called the other day and asked about interest rates on annuities. I asked him what he was going to use this money for – to pay monthly bills or to

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accumulate. If he wants or needs this money to pay monthly bills, he may want something that guarantees a set amount of monthly income based on what he puts in it. He could get, for example, $575 a month guaranteed for the rest of his life – regardless of when he dies. Then when he dies his wife will continue to get the $575 every month until she dies. If interest rates go down, he’ll get $575 a month. If interest rates go up, he’ll get $575 a month. This will make it easy to plan and budget because now he’ll have more “fixed” income that he knows he can count on. If he wants his money to accumulate and earn interest, he may want a plan with a guaranteed interest rate. Current interest rates vary from 2.00% to even 3.00% based on how long you want to leave your money in it. There is an early withdrawal (or surrender) charge just like he has with his CD. Now Ruth wants to know about her options because her CD is getting ready to mature! If you want to talk about “details”, call me at 501-868-6650 and say “Caroline, can we talk about options for me?” Yes, rates Caroline Beauchamp is a local insurance agent are subject to change. for M & P Insurance & Investment Services. She N offers personalized life and health insurance

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June 2016

The Boy Scouts White River Canoe Race George Latus

Here are some photos from 2015 by Phillip Latus

Kennadi Pretty taking the bronze

The 50th Annual, National Invitational, Boy Scouts of America, White River Canoe Race will be held July 27 through 31. The Boy Scouts White River Canoe Race is one of the oldest canoe races in the country. For many years it’s been one of the longest, and to this day it’s still the longest youth only canoe race of its kind. Teams have participated from California to New York, from Oregon to Florida, This type of race is a grueling 3 day 120 mile race that will test every bit of the racers skill and endurance during the hottest weekend of the year. This year during the 50th anniversary, we will be sharing the river with the USCA, United States Canoeing Association, the USCA will be in Batesville having an Aluminum Nationals Series Race in conjunction with the Boy Scout Race. For 4 days, we will be hosting two of the largest canoeing events in the mid-south right here in Batesville. We have invited as many older Boy Scout canoe racers as we could locate to share in the 50th year celebration with the younger racers of today. It should make for a great weekend. We will be having a practice race locally June 11th from lock two to Batesville, we identify this as the sprint leg of the boy scout race, distance is about 8 miles. This event will be open to Scouts, Scout leaders and the public, there will be canoe and kayak divisions for youth and adults. It’s hard to explain how this race impacts these young adults from around the country other than its very challenging, fun and memorable. Some of what this race has offered to many young adults in the past is the extreme challenge that some younger scouts won’t experience in today’s world. The interesting thing that bonds the younger scouter with the older scouters is that they get to share this experience with their Dad or maybe their Grandfather who may have raced the river years ago. The race is still as challenging today as it was 50 years ago, but never quite the same. Every element of the race presents a different challenge at different times. The water can be up or down, temps could be hot or hotter, the sun can be shinning or it could be pouring rain. The water flow starts out quick and slows down as you approach the finish line. One thing that does not change is the fact that the river is 120 miles from Bull Shoals to Batesville and the scouts get to enjoy this experience for three days. George Latus is a volunteer Venture Crew Advisor for young teenage boys and girls from 13 to 21 years of age. He has a co-ed program that is part of the Boy Scouts, designed to provide outdoor adventures and leadership skills to young adults. He says, “Scout leaders are all volunteers because we have a passion for enhancing the character of today’s youth, and choose to build a better tomorrow.” N

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June 1 - July 31 / OIRM will offer a photographic scavenger hunt throughtout the 12 counties that the Museum represents. Entry fee will be $10 per child or $25 per family. Prizes will be awarded. June 6 / Mondays at the Museum Day Camp - 9 to Noon for 1st 3rd grades and 1 to 5 for 4th - 6th grades. Theme is Homesteading. June 12 / At 2 p.m., in conjunction with a new exhibit "Surviving Disasters," various natural disasters that have affected our region will be discussed. June 13 / Mondays at the Museum Day Camp - 9 to Noon for 1st 3rd grades and 1 to 5 for 4th - 6th grades. Theme is WWII. June 20 / Mondays at the Museum Day Camp - 9 to Noon for 1st - 3rd grades and 1 to 5 for 4th - 6th grades. Theme is The White River. June 27 / Mondays at the Museum Day Camp - 9 to Noon for 1st 3rd grades and 1 to 5 for 4th - 6th grades. Theme is Native American Foods.

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Community Relations Update Scott Lancaster

Community Relations Officer Scott Lancaster, and the Law Enforcement Community Relations Team has been actively pulling our local law enforcement and citizen community together through various programs and events. Lancaster submits a quarterly report for Mayor Ellumbaugh and Batesville Police Chief, Alan Cockrill. Below is a listing of events they have held thus far in 2016: Jan 5/ Active shooter training to all UACCB employees; Jan 12/ Met and proposed active shooter training for all 1200 WRMC employees; Jan 19/ Presented active shooter training to all Entergy Independence Steam Electric Station employees; Jan 25/ Presented a program to a group of scout's at Eagle Mountain Elementary covering a number of topics; Feb 4/ Conducted an interview with KAIT Channel 8 and also presented a Ladies Self-Defense Class that evening to the public at UACCB with 80 ladies in attendance; Feb 10/ Participated in the Independence County Teen Roadeo meeting at Southside School for planning and taking a lead role in that event, held May 7th for the purpose of educating teens on the hazzards of texting

and driving; Feb 16/ Presented Self-Defense Class to DHS employees; Feb 17/ Attended an active shooter webinar at WRMC in conjunction with continuing to work with the hospital "A" Team to roll out an active shooter program for their employees. Feb 19/ Presented active shooter training to a group of volunteer fire departments covering North Independence and South Lawrence Counties; Feb 25/ Presented a second Self-Defense Class to DHS employees; Feb 26/ Met with all seven local school superintendents in Independence County and surrounding area to enlist the school's involvement in the Teen Roadeo event; March 3/ Presented a program to Southside High School's graduating seniors on a variety of topics including safety awareness, dating safety, distracted driving, driving under the influence, self-defense and more; March 10/ Presented active shooter training to Family Violence Prevention employees; March 17/ Presented active shooter training to all 120+ Citizens Bank employees; March 24/ Participated in additional active shooter

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training at WRMC directed at teaching out team members hospital-specific information and techniques to include in our upcoming training, which we will in turn present to the employees of WRMC; March 29/ Participated in a follow-up meeting regarding the Teen Roadeo events final preparations. Lancaster spoke of the busy, productive and successful first quarter and touched on the second quarter's schedule: supplemental training at Lyon College on April 5; active shooter training for the Lutheran School on April 14; active shooter training for the employees of the 18 county wide Northeast Arkansas District of the Arkansas Health Department on April 21; Teen Roadeo May 7; active shooter training for Southern Bank; and a Ladies Self-Defense Class for all Citizens Bank female employees. Lancaster stressed the sincere appreciation of

the Community Relations Team for the support, participation and assistance they have recieved from Chief Cockrill, his officers and entire department. "Both Randy Reichardt and I as reserve officers, and our wives as civilian support personnel, appreciate very much the true community-oriented law enforcement attitude of the Batesville Police Department," Lancaster added. "That attitude starts at the top with you, Cheif Cockrill, and gives our team the ability to make a difference in the community because of your department's tremendous support. The support and the active participation of you and your officers in our community relations program, training and events have played a significant role in our ability to present so much difference-making training in our community, and our ability to continue doing so in the future." N

Hall Sisters Carry on Family Tradition of Antiquing Submitted

Hall Sisters Farmhouse Antiques & More opened Saturday, May 22 at 4401 Heber Springs Road in Locust Grove, AR according to a press release from the sisters, Lynne Williams and Laura Cornett. The Hall Sisters are the daughters of Farrell Hall, a well-known retired antique dealer in the area. “I guess you could say that the love for antiquing and junking is in our blood,” said Williams. “I have always enjoyed finding treasures from the past and incorporating them into my home. The craftsmanship of furniture from back in the day is unsurpassed. I am a fan of primitives and real antique pieces as well as quilts and needlepoint work.” “Our shop is going to have something for everyone,” said Cornett. “While I have a deep appreciation for antiques and primitives, I am drawn to the industrial look, and I love the farmhouse and cottage pieces. We will also have some painted pieces and lots of accessories that will really complete a look.” “The antique store is in the building where Diane Mann once had her antique business. Many people are familiar with the location in Greenbrier bottoms in Locust Grove. We actually have one of Diane’s old store signs and one of our Dad’s Vintage signs as décor in our shop. We thought that would be an awesome way to honor both of them for their love of antiques. Dad will have some Roseville and Hull glassware and a few pieces on display at the store,” said Williams. “The store is positioned on a spacious green yard surrounded by farmlands, and the building is very rustic with a large welcoming front porch. Farmhouse Antiques was the perfect name in our opinion. We have some adorable fabricated farm animals that will surround our porch and welcome guests,” said Cornett. The sisters have plans for working with area farmers and gardeners to establish a Saturday market for fresh

homegrown fruits and vegetables. Lynne will be offering farm fresh eggs, and don’t be surprised if you see a trailer of watermelons and cantaloupes later in the season. Anyone wishing to participate in the farmers market should contact them at 501-887-6575. Customers can look for a turquoise 1957 vintage truck as a visual to find the store. The truck has been in the Cornett family for decades. The truck will be located next to the highway bearing signage for the store. “We have found one of my dad’s old sayings to be very true,” Cornett said. “He used to tell Mom when she would scold him about having too much inventory that he couldn’t sell out of an empty wagon! Lynne and I have already adopted that philosophy because we too love the buying trips! My husband, Wayne, is very much a part of the business. If it weren’t for him, we probably wouldn’t be able to do any of this. He is our ‘Chip Gaines,’ and he is very supportive of our dream.” Hall Sisters Farmhouse Antiques will be open on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of each week. Store Hours are from 9:00 to 5:00 Thursday through Saturday and 1:00 to 5:00 on Sunday. Watch for details for a ribbon cutting and grand opening. N June 2016