Eye On Independence February 2017

Eye On Independence

February 2017

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In This Issue 6/ Editor’s Note Thankful

10/ Tales of a Transplanted Fashionista Trust Your Gut

12/ Cover Story

Kenton Adler and Nancy Love

16/ I Do

Sturch - Caldwell Wedding

18/ Myers-Davis Life Coaching Institute

Eye On Independence received the 2012 Innovative Project award for outstanding, innovative, continuous or effective coverage of literacy issues, resulting in positive change or improvement.

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Things of the Past?

32/ Tasty Talk

Cold Weather, Soup Days

34/ Seniors, can we talk?

Changes?

35/ Cherri Design Lamps

36/ Adventures in Arkansas Family Engagement

37/ Notes from the Clearing Hand Crafted

38/ Smith’s Verdict **** The End of the Tour

38/ Thyme Enough Spanish Bread

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Editor’s Note Thankful

Joseph Thomas Kimberlee and I wanted to express our heartfelt apprecitation of Bud Black’s mentorship, his character, his humor and his friendship in all of the years we were fortunate enough to know him. He is and will forever more be missed.

The pages within this February issue of Eye On Independence contain the following: Cherri Rodgers talks lamps, Leigh Keller asks us to trust our guts, Caroline Beauchamp looks at Medicare in this new year and I bring you a Valentines feast; Kenton Adler and Nancy Love (the loveliest couple we know). We are happy to welcome Hannah Rogers to our team with her

Tasty Talk, Karin Mohlke Huffman shares a family engagement and Tanner Smith reviews End of the Tour. We are also happy to welcome a new column

by Nelson and Sandy Barnett entitled Thyme Enough, Myers-Davis shares more motivation, Twyla Wright talks Home Town Teams and the Arkansas Hospice turns 25. Carly Dahl shares more Batesville Area Arts Council news, there is Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce news, we have Polar Bear Plunge pics, more faces, many things to do and even more....so tag along and we’ll see you around town. By the way, we would like to congratulate Mr. Jimmy Bell as one of his original bagpipe melodys was played at the inauguration in January.

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January 17 marked the 25th anniversary of Arkansas Hospice, the state’s largest hospice organization. Since its inception, the community-based, nonprofit organization has grown from one location to eight offices and three inpatient centers that serve more than 500 patients each day throughout a 33-county service area.

Judith Wooten, President and CEO, remarked: “The early success of Arkansas Hospice can be attributed to our visionary founders, Dee Brazil-Dale and the late Michael V. Aureli. We have continued to thrive because of our wonderful employees, whose dedication and compassion set the standard for hospice care throughout the state.

This year is not only a celebration of our history, but also a time to look to the future, as we continue to develop new and better ways to serve Arkansans facing serious illness and loss.”

Dr. Brian Bell, Arkansas Hospice Chief Medical Officer, added, “Arkansas Hospice realizes that our patients are more than just the illness they have, and we strive not only to meet their physical needs but their emotional and spiritual ones as well. Knowing and understanding them as a person is just as important to us as knowing their medical history. It is an honor and privilege to care for those living with a life-limiting illness. Our goal is to ensure that they and their loved ones get the highest quality care we can provide.”

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We are also the first hospice in the nation to employ a fully accredited veteran’s claims agent to help veterans secure the VA benefits they deserve. · Arkansas Palliative Care, a subsidiary of Arkansas Hospice, was formed in 2015 to make palliative care services available to patients earlier in their disease process.

Last year alone, we served almost 500 patients through our first community partnership with Unity Health – White County Medical Center. · Arkansas Hospice is the only hospice in the state to have a dedicated pediatric team. Our pediatric program cared for the end-of-life needs of over 30 children and their families in fiscal year 2016. · Over the last 25 years, Arkansas Hospice has won multiple awards for its service to Arkansans, most recently being named the Best Nonprofit/Charitable Organization in the 2016 Arkansas Business Best of Business Awards.

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Tales of a Transplanted Fashionista Trust Your Gut

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.

We hear about these stories all the time. You meet someone, a stranger, and everything about them seems ok, but your body is telling you otherwise. That nagging in your head tells you that something is off, and your fight or flight reflex is telling you to get out of the situation. Surely everyone can relate to being in a situation and getting a feeling that you need to leave, immediately. I like to think that my guardian angel is always working overtime, but in my profession I am trained to trust my instincts about people and situations. Now, that does not mean that my tendency to always think the best about people has not led me a little bit down the wrong path sometimes, because it has. I have been called Pollyanna in the past, because I always want to believe that people are who they say they are (sometimes they simply are not, but I digress).

Take my friend Sally, for example (I changed her name, because I told her I would). Sally is a highly educated traveling nurse. She and I worked together years ago with the Razorback Band, and in our travels, got very close dealing with the nonsense that only 60 college aged female halftime performers can bring to the table. When I heard of her happy marriage I was thrilled, but then saddened a couple of years later when I saw she was divorcing. She says that in her travels she got a strange phone call from her then husband, asking her permission to go out to eat with a female colleague.

He went on to tell her “We just want to be respectful of you” (Note the pronoun “we” that he used). Going on a hunch, Sally got home and sure enough it was what she thought it was. The happy ending for her is that she is beautiful, intelligent, has moved on, and someone else

has to be in a relationship with that man (since cheaters are kind of always cheaters, sadly).

In the counseling profession, any counselor worth their salt (or their K Cup) is trained to pick up on signals from kids that something is “off”. In fact, any person in a profession with other people (teachers, nurses, ministry, police) is typically keyed into patterns of behavior, and getting a “feeling” about someone having good or bad intentions. It’s always a good rule of thumb to trust what your senses are trying to tell you about a person. Appearances mean very little about someone being a good or bad person, you can tell a lot about a person when you see how they treat people, particularly people who cannot do a thing for them. If someone mistreats animals, children, the elderly, or mentally challenged, there is no way that person can be trusted with well, anything else.

Since I work with teenagers, and most recently, a group of single moms, they have some stories to tell about their lives, some good, some bad, and most to just learn from about decisions in the future. In my own life, if I am with my son and get a feeling about someone, I go into crazy protective mama bear mode. My son loves to go to the park, but I am so paranoid about letting him run wherever at the park, partially because of the stories I hear in my office sometimes, and partially because of the stories I read in the paper (the office paper, I stopped taking the paper because those headline stories about children being hurt tear me up). I am usually not too far away from him in public situations, not because I do not trust him, but because I really do not trust a lot of other people with him.

These sweet single moms have story after story to tell about parenting and how they had to trust their instincts to get themselves out of a bad situation,

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either with a dating partner, or a spouse. I am such an optimistic person that sometimes I let my emotions do the driving, until someone shows me for the last time how truly dishonest and not trustworthy they are.

Then when I am finished, I am finished. That goes for friendships, relationships and outfits. Most people are genuinely good, but if you cannot get that nagging voice out of your head and feeling out of your tummy about a person, go with it. Trust the way people make you feel about yourself, and move along accordingly. N

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Cover Story Kenton Adler and Nancy Love

Joseph Thomas is a native of Grubbs, a graduate of ASUN and owns and runs Eye On Magazine with his powerhouse wife, Kimberlee. He is the graphic designer, editor and one of the various writers of this publication. He is elevated by five children, three grandchildren and is an elite tree climber.

We first met Kenton Adler when we filmed a video for a Suddenlink channel 6 aired MeadowLand Media broadcast about the Lyon College Piper’s, along with Jimmy Bell, Director of the Scottish Heritage Program. The two shared some piping with us and we were immediately mesmerized by the sounds of Scotland. I do want to say that Mr. Jimmy Bell conveyed deserved authority at that first meeting, along with being someone you’d like to know better. Adler too has this way about him.

With an air of coolness, this bag pipe playing, longhaired, eight foot tall, celtic legend and talented musician won us over without any effort. I later contacted Adler for our music program and was fascintated with his story and enchanted by his original songs complete with original guitar accompanyment and unique voice. Years later, we met Nancy Love. I have never been interested in match making, but if I had, I couldn’t have found a better, more unique and intriging accompaniment for Adler than Love.

Adler was born in Camden, AR in 1956 and moved around a bit with his family until they moved back to Camden in 1961. Adler says, “My mom had divorced and re-married. My dad adopted my sister, Lauren, and me, and then we had a brother, Barry. We lived in Camden until 1965 when we moved to Aurora, CO. My dad was in the printing business and my mom got into retail. I started playing guitar in 1967 and learned from a book called, ‘Learn How To Play Like The Monkees’.” Adler played in a couple of garage bands before graduating from Gateway High School in 1974. He was a soccer letterman, involved in theater, sang in several music ensembles and was the Prom King. “Kind of funny because I had been a total slacker until my senior year,” declares Adler. “I went to University of Northern Colorado for a couple of quarters, but we weren’t compatible.” Young Adler began working at Stapleton International Airport and really loved working on the ramp at night servicing aircraft. His dad was a private pilot, so he knew airplanes. Due to a loss of contracts, Adler was laid off, which led to him joining the Navy where he was assigned to become an Aerographer’s Mate, or meteorologist.

“I served at the NAS in Millington, TN and then spent a year on an island called Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean specializing in Upper Air observation,” explains Adler. He received a meritorious advancement and came back to the U.S. in 1979, just a week before the hostages were taken in Iran. He finished up as a Second Class Petty Officer onboard the U.S.S. Enterprise during an overhaul at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, WA. Adler went back to Denver in 1980 and went to work for the printing company his dad founded. Adler says, “We did short-run, four-color commercial printing and I did a little bit of

everything from sales and estimating to eventually being the cutter operator and doing pre-press and post-press work.” He started back to school in 1982 while working and graduated from Metropolitan State University in 1987 with a double major in Psychology and Visual Communications.

Adler played with several rock bands all through the 80s and did some recording as well as performing. He learned to fly in 1987. Adler lost his mother in 1988, “She had worked her way up to being a Vice-President for the Zale Corporation and was living in Dallas, San Francisco and then Tucson after she took a medical retirement. I left the printing company shortly after her death and did several things. I continued playing music,” adds Adler, “worked part-time as a photographer, and did some work for a landscape crew for a while.” Adler went to work for Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver as an art teacher, and then as a learning center director. In 1992, his brother Barry’s death prompted a move back to Arkansas. He opened a vintage guitar store in Fayetteville for a year before applying for graduate school at UofA to study History. In 1995, Adler began a three year stint with Computing Services at the university.

Learning to play bagpipes led Adler to Batesville several times for the Arkansas Scottish Festival. Adler fell in love with the town and Lyon College, “So, I applied for a job here in 1998 and got it. I moved over to play with the pipe band and to work in Information Services as the Instructional Technologist.” He worked primarily with faculty and helped with technological issues. Adler administered the e-mail system for several years and was also the Webmaster for the college website for quite a while. He met Nancy in 2004 during a piping competition in Louisiana. Prostate cancer took Adler’s father in 2005, another great loss in his journey.

“I invited Nancy to join the Lyon band as a tenor drummer and she started coming up to Batesville regularly for band practice. We fell in love and married in 2008 at the Scottish Festival,” Adler adds, “She is an excellent drummer and is also an accomplished piper. She plays flute, trumpet and other things.” While Love was away finishing her academic education, Adler says, “I held down the fort and took care of our big Wolfhound, Cuchullain and we went to visit her as often as possible. I also transferred laterally during that period over to the Advancement office at the college and am now a Prospect Researcher for the college.”

Nancy adopted another dog while she was in NOLA and so the couple added Pippin to their family, along with Gretzky the cat that came with Nancy. Both are avid readers. They stay very busy performing with the pipe band and Adler still performs on guitar occasionally too. Adler published a book, a couple of short stories and quite a few poems

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over the last few years, “I write whenever I get the opportunity. I am working right now on a couple of sequels that I hope to finish before long. I’ve also been replenishing some art supplies and want to do some drawing and painting again in the near future.”

Nancy Love was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to parents who lived and worked in what she calls a wonderful city. Her dad was one of ten children born to Nancy’s Italian grandfather and Irish grandmother.

Her mom was one of four children born to Nancy’s grandmother, a native of Paisley, Scotland, and grandfather, a native of Bristol, England. She says, “Family gatherings were loud (on the Italian/Irish side), and full of love, fun, and the mild terror of forgetting the name of one or more of my 40+ first cousins.”

Love and four siblings grew up in St. Bernard Parish, adjacent to Orleans Parish, which stretches all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. St. Bernard Parish is home to marshland, citrus orchards, petroleum plants, excellent saltwater fishing, and the site of the Battle of New Orleans. She grew up playing sports in the parish youth league, exploring the local woods, canals, and bayous, being horse-crazy, reading anything and everything, writing stories, and loving music of almost any type. “I first heard bagpipes at my Grandma Nessie’s house, and from the New Orleans Pipes and Drums as they marched by in Mardi Gras parades, and I was determined to learn to play them, someday,” explains Love. “As a member of middle and high school bands, I marched in those same parades playing flute or drums, and in my senior year, as Drum Major.” She was also a member of Stardusters Drum and Bugle corps learning to play soprano bugle. That skill served her in successful trumpet auditions for the high school jazz band and, later, the LSU Tiger Band.

At LSU Love studied to become an equine veterinarian, enjoyed playing in the Tiger Band (“we had seats on the 45 yard line!”, she adds), and qualified for the fledgling women’s soccer team. However, after working a summer for the best equine vet in Baton Rouge, she realized it was not the field for her. She continued to play flute, trumpet, and soccer, though. While trying to find a new career path, Love began working for ExxonMobil as a Research Analytical Laboratory Technician. In her spare time, she played on a couple of adult soccer teams through the recreational park league, and learned to ride and train horses. She became involved and competed in eventing, “a three-phase sport including dressage, cross-country jumping, and stadium jumping.” Love adds, “I enjoyed re-training off-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) for a second career in eventing.

Love finally found time to learn to play bagpipes as a member of the Caledonian Society’s Baton Rouge Pipes and Drums. The band was short on drummers, so she reconnected with her snare and bass drumming skills, and added flourishing tenor to the mix. “I met Kenton, and Pipe Major Jimmy Bell when they and the Lyon College pipe band came to the Louisiana Highland Games in Jackson, Louisiana. Jimmy was judging the piping solos and it was my first competition, on practice chanter. It was through

Kenton and Jimmy that I joined the Lyon College pipe band as a tenor drummer, traveling to weekend practice in Batesville once a month to prepare for the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland,” adds Love.

After Kenton and Love married and she moved to Batesville, she attended Lyon College, completing a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in both English and Psychology, and a minor in Scottish Arts. Love completed a Master of Occupational Therapy degree at the LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. She says, “I have a job I love, working as an OT at the White River Medical Center. I help patients regain the highest level of independence possible in all of their daily activities before they return home.” Love continues, “Being married to Kenton means there is never a dull moment! We share household duties, though, to be honest, Kenton does most of the cooking. It is wonderful to come home from the barn or work to a delicious meal. We share a love of music, art, writing, and are both lifelong learners who indulge our curiosity. We are fellow musicians: in addition to being an accomplished piper, Kenton is a fantastic guitar player and singer. We understand and support each other, and having so many shared interests and abilities means there is always someone to bounce ideas off of, or to turn to for inspiration or for a bump in confidence when doubt or uncertainty creeps in. Best of all, we have a similar sense of humor and Kenton’s clever wit helps keep laughter in the house!” Love says she is fortunate enough to be able to ride at a local barn, thanks to a generous horse owner who sometimes needs help training, or retraining, her lovely February 2017 13

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Schedule an appointment today to talk matters of the heart with your family healthcare provider or cardiologist. horses. She adds, “Though Batesville is not my hometown, I enjoy living here in the beautiful state of Arkansas. I love watching Batesville grow, the revitalization of downtown, and both Kenton and I try to support that growth. We also do our best to support Lyon College and the many programs and benefits it offers to Batesville and beyond.

In the future, I would like to find opportunities to apply occupational therapy concepts and benefits to the larger community.”

The home of these two is ecclectic, but beautifully so.

The decor and ambience is as rich and inviting as either of these individuals. In their company the home feels filled with positive, enriching energy, but Cuchullain, Pippin and Gretzky only add to the well felt mix. I met Pippin during the photoshoot and though he was well behaved and quiet, he surely wanted to be a part of whatever was going on.

Adler and Love will both tell you they aren’t interesting enough for a cover story, but I whole heartedly disagree.

My mother from another brother, Beth Boyd taught me years ago a lesson she learned through her nursing career; that everyone has a story worth hearing. Some may tell a better account of their story, but life makes for a fascinating canvas and even as we unknowingly make our mark, the results are worth a look. Love and Adler both made some interesting choices along their paths. They are both character rich, engaging and kind and we are honored to offer up this Valentines Day cover to this dynamic duo that we love so much. N

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I Do Sturch - Caldwell Wedding Joseph Thomas

Hannah and Preston were Batesville High School sweethearts.

They met in a yearbook class when she was in 10th grade and Preston was a senior. Yearbook was not quite up Preston’s alley, though it was Hannah’s. He took it because he was a senior and thought it would be an easier class. “Preston got a big crush on me in the class, and even though we laughed and talked all the time about old yearbooks and different things we found funny, I never thought about dating,” says Hannah. All Hannah’s friends told her to do it! In December the semester was coming to a close and Preston and his friends were dropping the class, “That was when I realized I didn’t want to stop spending time with him! Then we started going on dates and the rest is history,” adds Hannah.

Preston actually proposed to Hannah in a hot tub! She thought he was going to ask on Christmas, but it didn’t happen. The couple’s anniversary, January the 13th, was a perfect date night at PJs in Norfork.

Plans got canceled due to the threat of a winter weather advisory, so they stayed in Batesville and had a lot of fun eating at Josie’s and going over to Preston’s parents house. His parents (Sam & Rita Cooke) have a hot tub and, “we got in it that night. It is goofy, but I was snacking on Cheez-Nips out of a plastic cup in the hot tub. Eventually I ran out of Cheez-Nips, and Preston said he was going to take my cup back inside and get me more,” says Hannah.

“When he came back the cup was filled with Cheez-Nips! I could not believe he thought I would eat so many. I was polite and didn’t say anything, but then I got to thinking that there was A REASON there were so many CheezNips in the cup. I dug in the cup and pulled out a ring box!”

Hannah Sturch, daughter of Keith and Pauline Sturch, got married to Preston Caldwell, son of Dr. Sam and Rita Cooke of Batesville and Dr. David

and Diane Caldwell of Hot Springs, on August 27, 2016 in downtown Batesville. The wedding took place at the bride’s hometown church, Fellowship Bible in the Historic Lander’s Theater, and the reception was at the Main Street Loft.

The couple had a roaring 20s theme and it included glitzy gold and black décor decorated by Imagination Events and Back In Time Antiques, as well having the Side Street Stepper perform. The Side Street Steppers are a band who specializes with music from the 20s and 30s, and they have played the past years at the Ozark Foothills Film Fest. The wedding bands came from Thompson’s Jewelry Store, and food was catered

by Elizabeth’s Restaurant.

The bride’s aunt made her wedding cake, and there were assorted cake pops from Natalie’s. The bride’s father, Keith Sturch, took her wedding and engagement photos. The wedding was filmed by Zack Godshall of Lafayette, Louisiana who has participated in the Ozark Foothills Film Fest as well by attending events and having his films played at the festival. Larry Shaw generously donated fans to keep the reception area cool. Hannah’s dress was from the Bridal Cottage in Little Rock, and her bridesmaids wore beaded Adrianna Papell dresses.

The couple chose August 27 as their date because they wanted a theme of 7s to be throughout the wedding. Not only is 7 a Biblical and “lucky” number, the bride and groom wanted to acknowledge the fact that they had been dating 7 years, and most of it had been long distance. This 7 years of courtship was finally coming to an end, and the couple could not be happier to finally become one in holy matrimony. They had been waiting to finish college before they got married, and now the time was finally here with Preston getting his MBA from Rice University in the spring. Hannah’s parents were married on August 17, so Hannah and Preston wanted to carry on the tradition of having a 7 in their wedding date as well. The bride and groom also had 7 wedding attendants each.

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1141 E. Main St., Suite 200 / myersdavis.com Batesville, AR 72501 Dr. Edward P. Myers, CoFounder, Myers-Davis Life Coaching Institute. "Doc" is the author of seven books and is the contributor/editor of several more. For over three decades, he has been involved in ministry and teaching around the world.

His travels have taken him to places such as India, China, England, Thailand, Korea, Canada, Brazil, and from coast to coast throughout the United States.

He is a Certified Professional Life Coach and has taught and mentored thousands of students for decades. “Doc” received his Ph.D. from Drew University, is a Certified Professional Life Coach, a Certified Master Life Coach, a Certified NLP Practitioner, and a Certified Practitioner of the Law of Attraction.

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Angela D. Davis, Co-Founder, MyersDavis Life Coaching Institute. Angela has twenty-five years experience in leadership, team-building, and personal development training to all ages. She has developed leadership and team-building programs for all realms of both small and large business. Angela received a M.S. degree in Psychology. She is a Certified Professional Life Coach and has been successful in promotion and of personal development in chambers, schools and businesses. Angela’s hands on instruction teaches both inspiration and motivation. People who have attended her seminars will tell you that she has a deep passion of caring for others and a desire to help her students move to a higher level to achieve their personal goals.

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We begin our article this month with a penetrating question: What has happened to respect and kindness?

In lite of the recent rioting and vandalism, several quotes come to our minds that we have heard all our lives.

“Do unto others as you’d have them do unto you.” And, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.”

It seems that many people haven’t heard of these quotes, or certainly don’t apply them. This raises an important question. What has happened to brotherly love? We won’t be Pollyanna here. We’ve lived enough to know horrible behaviors spew to the surface of simply being human.

We’ve encountered the best and worst behaviors, from Bill Olsen buying our breakfast in the McDonald’s drive thru line without having a clue as to who we were three cars behind, to witnessing a violent mugging and bullying to its extreme.

Yet, despite way bigger struggles in our own lives, we are wide-eyed enough to know that we have not suffered like many others.

Bullying has become normalized in politics and pop culture. The internet and TV are major culprits jumping on the bully bandwagon. It has become a sport to judge, criticize, and laugh at people plucked from obscurity, folks who are trying but don’t fit into a certain mold. On TV, we were especially flummoxed to see the vice presidential and presidential debates very much like Vegas boxing matches.

It seems that our culture isn’t as kind as it once was.

Road rage plagues our travel. Internet bloggers make a living by being insensitively critical. Various meetings from local to national politics are charged with emotion and name calling occupies the discussion.

This past summer, during one of our Youth Leadership Summit’s, we were discussing bullying. We ran across a video by Lizzie Velasquez. Lizzie explained bullying at its worst and described the impact it had on her life. Lizzie explained that when she was 17, she ran across a video on the internet where she was labeled as the “Ugliest Woman on Earth.” There were thousands of horrible comments making fun of how ugly she was and telling her to do he

world a favor and kill herself. Not one single comment on that video was positive or in defense of Lizzie. Lizzie is now a motivational speaker all over the world. Lizzie’s video had a huge impact on the teenagers in the summit.

One student questioned why kindness and respect for each other have gone by the wayside. Students suggested different reasons for the lack of kindness and respect: those aren’t things taught at home anymore, people think that life is all about themselves and we have become a selfish breed of people, parents just don’t care anymore and let their kids run all over them, people feel entitled, people are leaving God out of their lives, people have just stopped thinking before they open their mouths. Those are some fantastic answers from the teenagers. What do you think has caused a lapse in respect and kindness?

Our hope is that we will halt this simmering cruelty as it infiltrates our daily lives. What we don’t allow in our own homes, should not be allowed as we step out our front doors. Maybe the teens are right. Maybe kindness and respect are no longer taught. Let’s all make it a point to be kind to each other. Let’s go out of our way to show respect for others.

How important it is for us to remember: We can disagree without being disagreeable, We can talk about issues without talking about people, We can open debate without opening wounds, We can defend opinions without defeating relationships, We can speak with kindness and love for one another as human beings.

So, where does kindness begin? It begins with me. I don’t have to return a harsh word. I don’t have to think the worst. I don’t have to convert disagreements into personal affronts. Instead, I get to put the best construction on things. I get to listen to others with patience. I get to respect another point of view, without having to agree with it. I get to disagree in a caring manner. I get to love my fellow American brothers and sisters.

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Consulting, the number one goal of every client is to make a difference.

Everyone wants to find meaning, to make his or her life matter. Harmony and peace propagate from everyday actions of caring. If you genuinely want self-respect, love, and connection in your life, kindness is the cure. Kindness is consideration and concern for others. It is the act of spontaneous goodwill toward your fellow human beings. Benevolence comes from the heart. The way to world peace is through compassionate action.

Generously give praise, use kind words, and acknowledge people. Be considerate of others beliefs, viewpoints, and differences. Be present, be patient, and listen with curiosity. Drop the “Dis” and engage, approve, regard, empower, and give credit to others. Cast off our pride and learn about good manners and what behaviors promote good relationships.

Kindness and respect matter.

Our Myers-Davis coined motto is taken from a quote by Harvey Starling, “Do as much good as you can, as often as you can, for as many as you can, and do no harm at all.” Let’s all work on treating each other with kindness, respect, and brotherly love.

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Family owned and operated Scott Kallsnick , Vickie Kallsnick Moser, Joan Kallsnick 1.) The 2015-16 licensed practical nursing class at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville achieved a near perfect pass rate on the state licensure exam with 94.1% of the class passing the exam. This is the highest pass rate reported for the program in the last eight years. The nursing faculty credit some new approaches in the classroom as well as excellent administrative leadership to the program’s success.

“Mrs. Marietta Candler has provided great leadership and guidance to the faculty,” said Kelly Stone, LPN program faculty member. “I don’t think we would be as successful as we are without her leadership.”

Faculty began utilizing adaptive quizzing and conducting a learning style inventory with students. The adaptive quizzing accompanies the lessons for the week and provides additional review for the students.

“The quizzes show you what questions you miss so you know where you are weak and where you need to study more,” said Novie Dempster, an LPN student. “You can retake it as many times as you need to so you can really understand the material.”

Stone said the adaptive quizzes help students better understand the concepts being taught in class and how to apply them. She added the learning style inventory shows students what type of learner they are and what study methods work best for them.

“I was surprised to learn that I’m a visual learner,” Dempster said.

“Knowing what type of learner I am helps me know how I need to study.”

Brenda Bishop, simulation coordinator, said that more hands-on simulation was being utilized in the program and more faculty had been added for the clinical portion of the program.

“We have a smaller student-to-teacher ratio on the clinical side now, which allows the students to receive more one-on-one interaction with the instructors,” Bishop said.

Stone added that the program had also been split into theory and practicum portions.

“It’s been easier for the students to understand the information being presented having the theory and practicum portions separated. It’s similar to having a biology class supported by a biology lab,” Stone said.

Ashley Ball, LPN program faculty member, said faculty had attended multiple conferences focusing on a variety of topics including teaching styles, preparation for the National Council Licensure Examination and developing test questions.

“We also attended a conference that focused on testing online in Blackboard, which was helpful because the state board exams are given online,” Ball said.

The practical nursing program is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, and the registered nursing program is approved by the state board and accredited by the Accreditation

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Commission for Education in Nursing through 2020.

“I couldn’t be happier with the PN faculty’s efforts to increase the pass rates. They have spent countless hours exploring methods to increase the quality of the program and success of the students,” said Marietta Candler, nursing and allied health division chair.

“We have confidence the pass rate will continue to exceed state and national averages.”

For more information on the LPN, registered nursing, certified nursing assistant or emergency medical technician programs at UACCB, call the Nursing and Allied Health division at 870-6122071.

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2.) Brother-Sister Duo Headed to the Independence County Spelling Bee. Sixth grader Ethan Price and fifth grader Emily Price represented Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary at the Independence County Spelling bee January 17th at UACCB.

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1.) The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony at the new Woodcrest Assisted Living facility located 2901 Neeley Street in Batesville on December 20th.

2.) Steve Caughron from Treasure Island Tae Kwon Do and Gymnastics came to Central Magnet Elementary to talk to the students about Bullying and Respect. He told that martial arts is not for fighting but for self defense. He showed them the basic movements for self defense and how powerful the hands can be by knowing the correct procedures for breaking boards. He told them, “When we show respect for people we honor them�.

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Karen E. Shaw

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Pamela J. Jones

1.) Phil Baldwin, President and CEO of Citizens Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Karen E. Shaw to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “Karen is a thoughtful and dedicated leader with a deep understanding of banking and finance,” Mr. Baldwin said. “Karen has been instrumental in the bank’s statewide expansion and in Citizens Bank becoming the 14th largest bank in Arkansas.”

Ms. Shaw is responsible for all aspects of financial management at Citizens Bank – overseeing the bank’s Investment Committee, Policy Committee, as well as its financial planning and budgeting processes.

Prior to joining Citizens Bank in 2003, Ms. Shaw spent eight years with the public accounting firm of Ernst & Young, managing a diverse range of clients including both public and nonpublic banking institutions.

Ms. Shaw is a member of the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross serving Greater Arkansas where she also serves on the Arkansas Heroes Planning and Philanthropy Committees. She is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Arkansas State Society of CPAs, and the North Heights Church of Christ. She is a previous board member, vice president, and treasurer of Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Central Arkansas and a board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas. Ms. Shaw began her service to the organization as a “big sister” volunteering her time as a community mentor.

Ms. Shaw and her husband, Edward Shaw, have two children, Kayla and Collin. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas, where she earned a Bachelor’s of Business Administration Degree with Highest Honors in Accounting.

2.) Phil Baldwin, President and CEO of Citizens Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Pamela J. Jones to the position of Executive Vice President and Senior Loan Operations Officer. Mr. Baldwin said, “Pam is a unique talent – a skilled manager and highly professional banker with strong technical abilities and a sincere interest in people.”

Ms. Jones is responsible for all aspects of Citizens Bank’s state-of-the-art loan operations center, serving the bank’s statewide banking system. She serves on the Citizens Bank Policy Committee, Information Technologies Steering Committee and manages the regulatory compliance functions.

Prior to joining Citizens Bank, Ms. Jones served as Senior Vice President and Senior Loan Operations Officer at Southern Bancorp, a $1.2 billion banking organization and the nation’s largest rural development bank. She began her distinguished 28year banking career at Community Bank of Mississippi.

In 2016, Ms. Jones was selected by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce to represent North Central Arkansas in the Leadership Arkansas Program. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the United Way of North Central Arkansas and has served in numerous leadership positions with the Business Women’s Professional Association, 4-H and Farm Bureau.

She and her husband, Mike Jones, have four children: Amber, Grayson, Gretchen and Sean, as well as six grandchildren: Aidyn, Avery, Jacob, Mary Addison, Mackenzie and Spencer.

Main Street Batesville holds dedication ceremony for Free Community Wi-Fi.

The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the dedication of a project that has brought free Wi-fi to Main Street Batesville.

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The UACCB Team (River Bandit with students Kristina Pierce, Ashley Bolen, Jessica Shelton, and faculty members Jennifer Emery and Amy Foree).

Jake Millsap, Jakob Collins, Aaron Conger, Austin Conger and Sam Ferguson at the high school plunge held the day before.

The Kiwanis Team was awarded Best Dressed Team.

1.) The polar bear plunge was a success! Thanks for all who donated and came out to support a great cause (Special Olympics). Saturday January 21st at the Batesville Pioneer Field. It was a warm day to freeze, but fun was easily found and money raised for a great cause.

Team Travelers From Oz won Most Money Raised.

The Lion Team won Most Spirited. Mike Ennis with the M&P Team in action.

Bob Carius won Best Dressed for the Main Street Team.

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1.) The 2017 Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors were inducted recently at the annual orientation. The Ambassadors are representatives who enhance the Chamber through his or her effectiveness and visibility in the community at large. Ambassadors attend ribbon cuttings, grand openings, and other Chamber events. To request an Ambassador application contact Crystal Johnson, crystal.johnson@mybatesville.org. BACC now has 26 Ambassadors. Pictured above: Michael Johnson, Brittany Biggers, Matt Rush, Ashely Keck, Erick Oyemaja, Lisa Pinkston, Shalyn Carlile, Robin Milligan, Cara Richmond, Pasha Alexander, Kyle McMullin, Shelby Dobbs, Cliff Brown, Ashley Engles, Tracy McClurg, Julie Hinkle, Brooke Stevenson. Not pictured: Allison Phelps, Bill Oliva, Cindy Cooke, Danna Magness, Deann Castleberry, Deanna Green, Jennifer Corter, Randy Seale, Tina Paul.

2.) The Ozark Foothills Literacy Project serves Sharp, Fulton, Independence, and Izard counties at a rate of over 100 students per year. Adults work with volunteer tutors to learn how to read, write, and speak English. Each year 4 AmeriCorps members serve 900 volunteer hours at the Literacy Project.

AmeriCorps members are asked to do a service project each year in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. This year, AmeriCorps members from the Literacy Project teamed up with AmeriCorps members from Legal Aide of Arkansas out of Jonesboro, AR. They worked together to create lesson plans about civil rights and treating others with respect and presented these lessons to second graders at Central Magnet Elementary School of Batesville, AR. One AmeriCorps member, Francis Boehm, noted, “The students were especially involved when we talked about fairness; we were able to put our lesson in context with a game, and they very much enjoyed that.”

The Literacy Project is a United Way member agency and part of the Arkansas Literacy Councils network of adult literacy organizations. Office space is provided by Citizen’s Bank. For more information about the Ozark Foothills Literacy Project, please call 870-793-5912 or visit www.oflp.org.

3.) The 2017 Winter Gala will be held on Friday, February 3 at 6:30 p.m. at The Loft on the top floor of the Barnett Building. The Winter Gala is a fundraiser for Main Street Batesville. Jenifer Walls, gala event coordinator, stated the event would feature a 1970’s theme and people are encouraged to dress accordingly. Beverages and hor d’oeurves will be served and there will be a live & silent auction. Live entertainment, dancing, and a disc jockey are also part of the event schedule. Walls added, “there will also be a lot of surprises along the way so you won’t want to miss this event”.

Tickets are $25 for an individual and $45 per couple. Tickets can be purchased at Studio Salon, Merchants & Planters Bank, Melba Theater, Main Street Batesville office, and tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event. All proceeds benefit Main Street Batesville.

For more information, contact the Main Street Batesville office at 870-698-1555 or visit www. mainstreetbatesville.org.

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L to R - Sabina Burnett, Jennifer Jimenez, Maggie Collins, Brooke Thompson, Ryan Hill, Francis Boehm.

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4.) Central Magnet Elementary Kindergarten and First Grades celebrated 100 days of school by dressing up as 100 year old people and popping 100 balloons. All the students in K and 1st grades lined up against the wall with a balloon and Principal, Byron Difani popped the balloons as the students counted to 100. The 100 days balloon popping was celebrated with cake and ice cream from Dairy Queen.

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Johnny Babb

5.) Johnny Babb received more than an education in computer information systems at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. As someone who says previously he “never completed a thing in his life,” Babb said UACCB taught him a lesson in tenacity and that with hard work he could be successful. The Batesville native is now the network administrator for The Citizens Bank and is responsible for the server, network and security infrastructure for the bank and all of its branches.

Babb earned his GED at UACCB when it was still Gateway Technical College. He returned to the college at the age of 28 to pursue his education in information technology.

“One of the biggest challenges I had to overcome was fear. I can’t tell you how long I sat in my vehicle at my first registration,” Babb said.

As a nontraditional student, Babb said UACCB provided him with the flexibility he needed to be able to attend college while working a full-time job. He earned an associate of applied science in industrial technology with an emphasis in PC hardware repair in 2006. He went on to earn his certificate of proficiency and later associate of applied science degree in computer information systems with a focus in networking in 2007. In 2008, he completed his associate of arts degree in general education with a business emphasis.

“I’m a very curious person. I like to know how things work, and networking is where you learn that. I didn’t learn that until I went to UACCB though. One of the good things about the program there is that you get a little taste of every aspect of IT. You get a taste of programming. You get a taste of networking. It was that taste that put me on my current career path,” Babb said.

Babb continued his education at Liberty University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business with a specialization in economics.

“You have to understand business in order to be successful in information technology.

IT is about understanding people and how IT affects their business needs,” he said.

Before taking his position with The Citizens Bank in February last year, Babb held several different positions including a management position with a rent-to-own company, working on the help desk at White River Medical Center, two stints at Ozark Information Services and working with Jack Henry and Associates in Springfield, Mo. managing firewalls for more than 600 banks.

“Matt Critcher actually introduced me to Ozark Information Services. He’s always looking for opportunities for his students,” Babb said.

Babb stressed the importance of continual learning in his field.

“When you’re not learning anything anymore in a position, it’s time to move on, however make sure you learn everything you can before you move on. This field moves so fast, you’re already behind from day one. You need to start early with your education and earning your certifications and gaining experience. Volunteer for everything. Work with professionals already in the business and learn everything you can from them. We need to be very well-rounded IT people from the start. If you want to succeed in IT, you can’t expect to go home at 5 o’clock every day,” Babb said.

When he began his career path in information technology eight years ago, Babb said he never dreamed it would provide the opportunities it has for him and his family.

“It’s made a huge difference in my life and my family’s life by showing me yes, I can be successful if I work hard and apply myself,” he said. “I want to thank UACCB for showing me how to complete something and be proud of what I have accomplished.”

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WHAT IS LEADERSHIP BATESVILLE?

Leadership Batesville is an annual program of the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce designed to identify, educate and prepare potential leaders for leadership roles in our community.

Beth Bruce – University of Arkansas Community College Batesville

Deann Castleberry – North Arkansas Home Care

Jennifer Corter – City of Batesville

Mary Wood Cox – White River Health System

Amanda Crider – Citizens Bank

Landon Downing – Citizens Bank

Magen Griffin – Life Strategies Counseling Inc.

Novella Humphrey – Southside Schools

Danna Magness – Reeva Inc.

WHY DO WE NEED LEADERSHIP BATESVILLE?

Independence County is the hub of North Central Arkansas.

The growing community brings forth new opportunities and challenges. It is crucial to our success as a county that we are led by educated and qualified leaders in business and government.

To apply for the program contact Crystal Johnson, Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, crystal.johnson@mybatesville.org

Mary Wood Cox – As a lifelong Batesvillian, I thought I knew everything and everyone in Batesville and the surrounding area.

However, Leadership Batesville has brought me so much new knowledge; from learning about international industry that takes place right here in our backyard, to a behind the scenes look at how the Chamber and local government are continually working to move Batesville forward. Leadership Batesville helped me make connections and grow friendships while equipping me with tools that will prove useful in furthering my career and passion for this wonderful place we get to call home.

Chris Milum – First Community Bank

Kenneth Rains – LaCroix Optical Co.

Calvin Taylor – Ambassador Services

Bad Boy James Townsend – ARCare

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Virginia Schmidt, local interior design decorator and owner of Virginia’s House, will teach the skills of home design, colors, room arrangements and furnishings. Join us for fun, networking and a start on a spring make-over Public Speaking Training-New! using what you already own. This class will give you the Feb. 6-Mar. 13, 6-8 p.m. $425 Good speaking is your most enduring job skill. In this knowledge and confidence to transform your home into a 6-week course, you will learn tips that will help you conquer home you love. Tuesdays/Thursdays, 4 sessions. UACCB your biggest enemy -fear! You will master key verbal and Arts & Science Bldg, 307. For more information or to non-verbal skills, learn how to effectively engage an register, call 870.612.2082 or email communityed@uaccb. audience, exude confidence in front of a group and develop edu<mailto:communityed@uaccb.edu>. a presentation that people will remember. Dr. Edward Myers and Angela Davis, instructors. Thursdays, 6 sessions. So You Want To Write A Book-New! UACCB Independence Hall, 102. For more information Mar. 9, 6-8:30 p.m. $15 or to register, call 870.612.2082 or email communityed@ If you have either written a book or have an idea for one and have no idea how to get it published. Luanne Gregory, local uaccb.edu<mailto:communityed@uaccb.edu>. author of Head Lice and Hot Tamales, will take you through some basics of on-demand publishing and how the average HR Supervisory Life Coach Training-New! person can easily become a published author. Whether it’s Feb. 27, 28, March 1 from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. $615 Your ability to communicate with employees at every level the next great American novel, a collection of grandma’s in the organization is essential. In this 3-day course, you recipes or a step-by-step instructional book, this class will will learn how to engage and motivate your employees, ask teach you how to proceed. UACCB Row Johns Bldg, 803. questions to get answers and results, increase employee For more information or to register, call 870.612.2082 or communityed@uaccb.edu<mailto:communityed@ morale, offer Knock Your Socks Off service and much more. email Dr. Edward Myers and Angela Davis, instructors. UACCB uaccb.edu>.

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The Southside HIPPY Program is now enrolling 3 and 4 year old children. To participate in this free Kindergarten Class B CDL Training (School Bus Endorsement)-New! readiness program, call 870-251-4024. A love of learning Mar. 6-7, 13-14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $80 This 32-hour course covers the general knowledge portion begins at home. of the CDL exam, as well as the school bus, passenger and air Spay or Neuter Coupons brakes endorsements. The course is divided into classroom The Humane Society of Independence County (HSIC) preparation for the Department of Transportation written wants to remind everyone that it offers coupons worth exam and hands-on experience and training in pre-trip $35 off the cost of having your pet spayed or neutered. inspection, obstacle course training and over the road Everyone that is having to deal with unwanted puppies and scenarios. A Class B license will enable you to drive any vehicle (including dump trucks) that is greater than 26,001 kittens can easily “fix” this problem. HSIC is offering 10 lbs. David Nobles, instructor. UACCB Annex Bldg, 406. For coupons per month for any dog spay or neuter, no income more information or to register, email workforce@uaccb. restrictions. They also have 10 spay only coupons (dog or edu<mailto:workforce@uaccb.edu> or call 870.612.2080. cat) each month for low income families (requires proof of income under $25,000). Please call the shelter during First Responder Course office hours (Tuesday through Friday from Noon-5:30 p.m.

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Tasty Talk

Cold Weather, Soup Days Hannah Rogers recently returned home after serving 5 years in the U.S. Coast Guard as a cook. She enjoys time with her dog, baking, hiking, and serving others.

Hannah is currently in the process of establishing Hananel Bakery in Batesville

It’s the season of cold weather, dreary days, and the desire to curl up on the couch with a pillow, blanket, and movie. Standing over a hot stove or oven after a long day of work is not in the day’s plan. Making meals should be easy and less time consuming. Soup is amazingly easy to make, holds endless possibilities, and is a go-to comfort food in times of illness or cold weather. Even in the military, it is the understood requirement of the cook to provide soup for the crew daily. My crew always counted down to their soup break. Making soups can take as little as just twenty minutes. Whatever meats, meals, or vegetables that were left over from the day before were thrown into a pot to make a unique assortment of soups, like pot roast, coconut, and pesto chicken. Follow this starter recipe to be on your way to making quick, easy, delicious soups that the whole family will enjoy! Just omit or add what is needed for your particular diet.

In a soup pot, combine: - Any kind of leftover meat

or yesterday’s dinner, no matter how small the amount may be - Some sort of vegetable(s) - A hydrophilic (water absorbing) food item such as rice, quinoa, potatoes, bean(s), and/or pasta (if using spaghetti, break off into small pieces) to thicken the soup - Enough stock, water, and/or milk to cover the ingredients and make enough to serve your family. Use the stock associated with the meat being used for added flavor. Feel free to combine stock/milk or other combinations of liquid for flavor enhancement. Heavy whipping cream is a great addition to any soup! - Spices, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, or whatever strikes your fancy to flavor the soup. Then cook until heated or until the pasta, rice, and/or vegetables are cooked. Remember that in soup everything tastes good!

Don’t forget to serve it with cheese, crackers, chips, bread, or anything that looks or sounds good.

Following the starter recipe above, an example would include: - 1 - 2 cups of leftover taco meat - A diced white onion, green bell pepper, and tomato - ½ - 1 cup of quinoa - Roughly 6 – 8 cups of a combination of beef and vegetable broth - A handful of oregano, ½ - 1 tsp. of chili pepper, smoked paprika, chipotle pepper, and garlic powder, couple of dashes of Worcestershire sauce, and a dash of salt These are just a few ideas of how leftovers can be used to create delicious soups for your family.

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Super Bowl Sunday Program Twyla Wright

Old Independence Regional Museum is proud to announce that it has been selected to receive the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibit titled Hometown Teams: How Sports Shapes America. It captures the stories that unfold in neighborhood fields and courses across America. This exhibit will fill the museum’s Main Gallery for 6 weeks, from the middle of December 2017 through the following January, 2018.

Since its arrival is months away, a long time to wait for such a fine exhibition, the museum team decided to focus on community sports all during 2017. This will include Old Independence Regional Museum’s own complimentary regional exhibit titled Our Teams - Our Pride, focusing on local sports history. Accompanying this exhibit will be a monthly program series on regional sports that will lead up to the Smithsonian exhibit installation later in the year.

The first program in this series, and the opening of the local exhibit, will be held at the museum on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5th at 2 p.m. Dr. Brad Austin, Professor of History at Salem State University in Massachusetts will speak about the origin and development of hometown teams as a cultural phenomenon in small towns across America.

Dr. Austin is a 1994 Lyon College graduate. He earned graduate degrees from the University of Tennessee and Ohio State University. Much of his writing and research are focused on the history of sports. He has spoken in numerous professional meetings and at the Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock.

Future monthly programs at the museum are planned around the subjects of media sports coverage, great coaches, community recreation, sports photography, player safety, regional sports history and more. Watch for future announcements of each of these programs.

What will visitors see in the museum’s year-long exhibit of Our Teams-Our Pride exhibit? Twyla Gill Wright, exhibit curator, said, “Our museum’s local exhibit will be filled with many photos of early community teams in our multi-county region, early sports equipment, a regional high school team mascot matching game, and school trophies. A large kiosk will prompt visitors to view portraits of 8 sports champions from our region and to guess who they are from information provided.”

Wright continued, “We have displays of early high school yearbooks and sports record books, plus a video of Batesville’s Rick Monday saving the

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American flag from being burned on the baseball field when he was playing for the Dodgers in 1976.

Then to top it off, Mike West has created a wonderful miniature diorama of a 1950s community baseball park.”

Many will remember the traditional Thanksgiving Day afternoon football game between Newport and Batesville. A portion of this exhibit will feature items from that rivalry. A place will be provided for visitors to write and post names and memories of their favorite coaches.

For children, young and older, the museum’s “dress up” area will be changed to feature sports clothing such as a band uniform, cheer leader uniforms, football helmets and shoulder pads, and much more. They will be encouraged to dress up,

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Lee & Associates Wheeler’s Boot and Shoe Repair The Studio Salon The Batesville Daily Guard Independence County Library CHRUCHES First Presbyterian First United Methodist First Baptist St. Paul’s Episcopal Fellowship Bible Church & Office WALK-A-BLOCK PARKING Bayou and Water Street Broad and College Street Central Ave and College Street Main and State Street OTHER ATTRACTIONS Geocaching, Farmer’s Market May - November. Events such as Motorcycles on Main, Fall on Main Artoberfest, Haunted House, Trick or Treating.

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twirl a baton, shake pom-poms and take “selfies.”

The program will be free and open to the public.

Normal museum hours are: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for seniors and $1.00 for children. The museum is located at 380 South 9th street, between Boswell and Vine Streets in Batesville.

Old Independence is a regional museum serving a 12-county area: Baxter, Cleburne, Fulton, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Marion, Poinsett, Sharp, Stone, White, and Woodruff.

Parts of these present-day counties comprised the original Independence County in 1820’s Arkansas territory.

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Seniors, can we talk?

Changes?

Caroline Beauchamp is a local insurance agent for M & P Insurance & Investment Services. She offers personalized life and health insurance solutions and is known for her widelypublished informational column, ‘Caroline, Can We Talk?’.

With a new year, do you look back at the good, bad, funny, sad and happy things? Do you think about what lies ahead for you in the new year – what changes you may face?

Changes? Does anyone really like or want changes?

Already in 2017 I’ve gotten calls from Ruth, Ruth’s friends Betty, Susie, Jamie and Jo and, of course, we can’t leave out David, Betty’s charming cousin. They all asked the same question – what are the 2017 changes in Medicare?

So let’s talk about Medicare 2017. This is not “fun” stuff but it certainly is on people’s minds – better to know now than be surprised later, right? Depending on what insurance you have either in addition to Medicare or instead of Medicare, these changes may or may not affect you and your checkbook.

Every year Medicare Part A (hospital) and Part B (medical) deductibles are reviewed. Many years these deductibles go up. In 2017 the Part A deductible will be $1316 for each benefit period (increased from $1288). You may have up to five (5) benefit periods (or deductibles) a year. If you have a Medicare Supplement plan C, F, G, J, N, your plan pays this hospital deductible and you

owe nothing (assuming you go to a provider who accepts Medicare and you have a Medicare approved procedure).

The Part B deductible will be $183 (increased from $166). If you have a Medicare Supplement plan C, F or J, your plan will pay this deductible. This deductible is different from the Part A deductible because it is a once a year deductible.

If you have a Medicare Advantage plan (instead of Medicare), you need to look at your plan to find out what you will owe for a hospital stay or other medical services.

If you are new to Medicare, the base cost of Part B is $134.00 (increased from $121.80). Whether you are new to Medicare or not, remember that the cost of Part B is related to your prior year’s household income. For 2017 your 2015 tax return will be used to determine your Part B cost. Since your tax return is automatically checked every year, your Part B cost may differ each year. If you file an individual tax return or are married and file separate tax returns, the cost of Part B will not change unless your income is over $85,000. If you a file joint tax return, the cost of Part B will not change unless your income is over $170,000. This extra cost is referred to as “an income related monthly adjustment”. If you’ve on Medicare, the base cost of your Part B was determined when it became effective.

If you have an extra cost for your Part B, you will also have an extra cost for your Part D (Prescription plan) which is in addition to your Part D premium.

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Tamales for Tutoring!

Lauren Willette

The Ozark Foothills Literacy Project serves Sharp, Fulton, Independence, and Izard counties at a rate of over 100 students per year. Adults work with volunteer tutors to learn how to read, write, and speak English.

To keep services free, the Literacy Project relies on fundraisers throughout the year. Tickets will go on sale February 1st for their first annual tamale fundraiser. Tamales will be available for pickup on

February 25th. If you would like to purchase a ticket or volunteer, please contact the Literacy Project.

The Literacy Project is a United Way member agency and part of the Arkansas Literacy Councils network of adult literacy organizations. Office space is provided by Citizen's Bank. For more information about the Ozark Foothills Literacy Project, please call 870-793-5912 or visit www.oflp.org.

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Two Area Schools Score Major Tournaments for 2017 Kyle Christopher

On Nov. 29, 2016, area school administrators and coaches met with City of Batesville Mayor Rick Elumbaugh, Parks Director Jeff Owens, and Tourism Director Kyle Christopher to discuss the bidding process of hosting major sporting tournaments in the area. Led by Roger Rich, Southside School District Superintendent, the meeting made clear the Batesville area held a favorable chance of landing several major tournaments in the coming year.

On Thursday, Jan. 12, the Arkansas Activities Association announced that two area schools would host major sporting tournaments in 2017. The Cave

City School District will hold the 4A-East Regional Basketball Tournament this February. The Southside School District will welcome the 4-A State Soccer Tournament and 4-A State Volleyball Tournament.

“Each of these events will have a major impact on our local economy as they will attract teams, family members, and fans from all over the state to our area.

We owe a great deal of gratitude to the administrators at each school for working so hard to bring these events to our region,” said Kyle Christopher, Tourism Director.

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Cherri Design Lamps

Cherri Rodgers has a B.S. In Interior Design from UCA. She is active in several local ministries & community projects. Most of all, she values time with her family and grandson. Cherri's Interior Design is available for both residential & commercial design or decorating needs. Cherri now has The Kitchen Shop at 2485 Harrison St. for all your kitchen needs.

Lamps are attractive accessories that provide light where and when needed. The most common types of lamps are table lamps, floor lamps and torcheres. Available in a wide array of styles, a lamp is an important contributing element to your space. Lamps can be used for function, decorative purposes or both. When choosing a lamp, consider several things, such as style, type, height and shade color.

Lamp styles range from traditional to decorative. Your choice will most often reflect the style of your space, such as a traditional lamp in a traditional design plan. A lamp can also be a decorative design statement, such as a bird cage base or animal base. In addition, they can take on a masculine or feminine feel, such as an antler lamp versus a crystal drop lamp. Remember that your lamp choice does not always have to reflect your style. For example, I have a deer antler lamp in my bedroom simply because it reminds me of my son and my nephews. It is not my ‘style’, but I like it and it works in my space.

The type of lamp you choose is generally determined by the function needed. For reading or tasks, a table lamp is most often used. Table lamps can be placed beside a chair, on a desk or by a bedside. Floor lamps are used to lighten a

dark corner or placed behind a chair for reading and tasks.

This type of lamp works well when there is not enough space for a table and table lamp. Torcheres are a source of uplighting, so they do not serve well as reading lamps. Use them to make a statement or to brighten a dark area.

When choosing your lamp, height is an important factor. The space you are lighting and where you place the lamp will help determine the height needed. For example, you do not want a short ‘squatty’ lamp on a big piece of furniture or in a room with high ceilings. Your eye will usually let you know if the lamp fits the space and piece of furniture. The bottom of the shade should be level with the bottom of the eye, so the bulb does not shine in eyes.

If the shade is higher than eye level, the lamp should be placed behind the seat at the right or left corner. Also, the shade should not extend beyond the top of the table, but should be appropriate to the size of the table.

Shade color is important, according to the purpose of the lamp. If the lamp is used for task lighting, select a light color shade to allow light to pass through the shade.

Darker color shades do not emit much light, but look great if used for decorative accents. Before purchasing, consider how the lamp will most effectively serve your space.

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9th Annual Delta Visual Art Show Saturday, February 25th 10am to 6pm Downtown Newport, Arkansas The 9th Annual Delta Visual Arts Show features over 180 visual artists, who will have their work on display and for sale in downtown Newport, Arkansas. More than 20 authors will display, sell and sign their books in the Author’s Corner. There will be a number of acoustical musicians showcasing their talent to inspire each venue. Come stroll through ten buildings of art, music and the written word. Immerse yourself in the creative atmosphere and enjoy a whole day of fun!

Blue Bridge Center for the Delta Arts - 201 Hazel St., Newport, AR 72112 - www.newportaredc.org

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Adventures in Arkansas Family Engagement Karin Mohlke Huffman is a stay at home mom. She enjoys hiking, camping being outdoors, and gardening. Karin is married to Nathan Huffman and mother of three children.

Happy Valentine’s Day to you all! I hope the New Year has been treating you well. I am excited that hiking weather is about to be in full swing, and I can’t wait to get out to explore our beautiful state!

Well, as we all know February is best known for Valentine’s Day, and spending time with that “special someone.” Which brings me to the topic of one of favorite little spots in Independence County. Camp Tahkodah is one of the prettiest, most pristine spots in the area, and it holds a special place in my heart, as my husband and I had our engagement photos taken there a few years ago.

I stumbled upon this place after my daughter spent a week at a summer camp in the area, and just happened to make a wrong turn that turned out to be right! I was amazed at what I found. I’ve lived in this area since I was about 3, yet I had never been to the camp. Well, needless to say, I felt pretty lame when I started telling people about it, and they were already very familiar with the place! I am a huge fan of water, and this place was like Heaven for me.

Camp Tahkodah is located about 15 – 20 minutes from the Batesville area on US 167 S in the Hutchison Community. Before Hutchinson, there was no single community for the mountain. The three separate communities of Pull Tight, Enterprise, and Mineral Springs existed, and each had a school with grades 1–8. These three schools were first consolidated into the Consolidated Hutchinson Mountain School on the main road (today Camp Tahkodah Road) in 1929.

Hutchison Mountain is still a thriving little community today. Housing a Community Center that is very active in the area in hosting events such as catfish dinners and fundraising events for residents.

There was one Church of Christ building in the community near the Salado Creek area, and in the 1930s a ten-acre Church of Christ camp was established. It was purchased by Harding University in White County.

The camp is still operated by Harding University, and is now over 1,300 acres of pure beauty. It’s nestled in the Ozark Mountains and offers great hiking trails, spacious bluffs overlooking Salado Creek, fishing, canoeing, crafts, basketball and even horseback riding. Camp Tahkodah has summer church camps loaded with Bible events, and a special place for kids of all ages to interact with nature.

The time I happened to stumble into the Camp, the caretakers were there, and kindly let me traverse around the place. It was so peaceful, and I think I spent about 2 hours just taking in all the beauty.

If the water levels are just right, you are in for a treat, as there are about 3 or 4 small waterfalls. Even if the water is a bit low, it’s still a wonderful place to explore. It’s also a photographers dream to see this place. The way the water reflects off the greenery and bluffs is magnificent. When you take a picture of the water, it’s like looking into a mirror image. The water that flows through the camp is from Salado Creek, and it refreshingly beautiful.

There is a really neat swinging bridge that you can cross, and take a small hike up to a bluff that overlooks the area. Down below the swinging bridge, is another cluster of small falls that feel spectacular in the summertime.

Camp Tahkodah made for a lovely little place to take engagement photos, and our kids had a great time exploring and splashing around in the water as well!

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Smith’s Verdict ****

The End of the Tour

Tanner Smith is a native of Manila, Arkansas. He has written movie reviews for the T Tauri Galaxy (www.ttauri.org/galaxy) for several years and is a five year veteran of the T Tauri Movie Camp. He has made a number of films, ranging from horror to documentary, and has won awards in filmmaking and screenwriting.

Okay, confession time, guys—before seeing “The End of the Tour,” I had absolutely no knowledge of either David Foster Wallace or his significant novel, Infinite Jest. After watching the fictional film about a few days in his company (which, as far as I can tell, is mostly accurate), I feel like I should read the novel and get into Wallace’s mindset even further.

Directed by James Ponsoldt (whose previous film was “The Spectacular Now,” one of my new personal favorite films), “The End of the Tour” is not a biopic about the life of a troubled artist but a slice-of-life film about a reporter’s interpretation of said-troubled artist while spending five days with him. The result is a comedy-drama that is honest, insightful, a great balance of drollness and pathos, and brilliantly acted. It’s one of the best films of 2015.

The story is told in flashback in 1996, when writer David Lipsky (played by Jesse Eisenberg) is assigned by Rolling Stone to join David Foster Wallace (Jason Segel) on the last few days of his multi-city book tour. He gets to know the offbeat Wallace, keeps his tape recorder handy and running most of the time, and the more he gets to know what kind of person he is, the more hesitant he is to ask him what his editor is demanding to know: was Wallace addicted to heroin?

I’ve always liked Jason Segel in his comedic roles,

Thyme Enough Spanish Bread Nelson and Sandy Barnett met in college. They have been happily married for 56 years and are still having fun cooking and living!

Well, I’ve have been on a quest for Donkey’s years for a French Bread recipe that is like the bread you buy on the street in France or Italy. Good crust, tasty inside, and perfect for slicing and dipping or buttering or toasting or just tearing off and enjoying with a good cheese. After many trials, I’ve found a recipe that is not only good, but very easy. And it’s Spanish!

Now I know that Spain is very close to France and not far from Italy, but it didn’t occur to me that bread made in that country might be my answer to French bread. And when I say easy, I mean it takes only flour, salt, yeast, egg and water, no oil or other stuff. And the rising time is minimal. All you do is mix it up, let it rise, work it into your shapes, let it rest, and bake it.

The recipe I’m sharing here is authentic, or at least it does have one of the identifying elements of a recipe from ‘off,’ because it is measured in grams. Not to worry, I’ve converted it to cups and tablespoons and teaspoons. Also, the original recipe leaves

but with his performance as Wallace, he shows a side I haven’t seen before. He’s brilliant, portraying an artist who is trying to hide from the world while observing modern (or, pre-9/11-modern) society’s pros and cons (at one point, it’s revealed that he himself is addicted to trash TV), and he’s terrified of fame for numerous reasons (some obvious, others understated). There are many levels to Segel’s performance that are fascinating to interpret; to see this film is to admire this performance.

Jesse Eisenberg’s role, who is technically the film’s main character, doesn’t require a stretch in range for the actor who has given similar performances before—as the twitchy, brainy, self-absorbed, quick-witted person who has a heart of gold—but Eisenberg still does an effective job here.

Also to be admired is the screenplay by Donald Margulies, adapted from the real David Lipsky’s reflective novel, Although Of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself. The conversations Lipsky has with Wallace are great and fascinating to listen to, with a great amount of pitch-perfect dialogue. It’s a long shot for the film to get a Best Adapted Screenplay nomination come Oscar-time, but I would cheer if it did.

With a fantastic script, a remarkable performance from Segel, and numerous effective moments that are dramatic, humorous, or both, “The End of the Tour” is a film I won’t forget anytime soon. I see a spot open in my year-end list for the best films of the year. I love this movie.

N you with a left-over egg yolk. Wasteful, I think, so I added it along with the water to the dough. Now, I know you can buy very good bread at Wal-Mart or Kroger, but there is something very satisfying about making your own. So, here goes: Rustic Spanish Bread Recipe – Pan Rustico This bread recipe is strictly ‘old-time’ and produces a rustic style Spanish bread. One recipe yields three loaves. This version was inspired by a recipe which appeared in Francie Martinez Vicondoa’s book, Spanish Doors, Dishes, and Dreams. I got it from About.com online under Spanish Food. I’ve edited it a little, because my wife says no cook worth his or her salt doesn’t tamper just a little with a recipe.

Prep time: 1 hour / Cook time: 30 minutes / Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes / Oven Temperature: 375 degrees / Ingredients: Scant 3 ½ cups unbleached white flour / 1 2/3 Tablespoons dry active yeast / 12 ounces warm water / 2 ½ teaspoons salt / 1 Egg (separated).

Into a flour sifter, measure the flour, mix in the salt and set aside. Pour dry yeast into a warm 1 cup measure, and add 4 ounces of the water heated until it is 125-130 degrees, very warm but not hot. Stir the yeast and water until the yeast is completely dissolved.

Pour yeast/water mixture and all but ½ cup of the remaining water into a large mixing bowl, or the bowl of your

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stand mixer. Add flour to bowl gradually, continuously mixing with a wooden spoon or the mixer dough hook, until all flour is absorbed, adding the egg yolk and the remaining water as needed. The dough should have a smooth texture and form a ball.

Set the ball of dough aside, and using a paper towel, coat the inside of the bowl with olive oil or vegetable shortening. Cover the bowl with a damp dish towel and place in a warm spot in the kitchen. If your kitchen is drafty and cold, allow dough to rise in the covered bowl in a warm oven (approximately 150 degrees with the door open. Let rise for 30 minutes.

Cover a cutting board with a generous amount of flour to prevent dough from sticking. Turn dough out onto the board. Flour hands and knead with the heels of your hands. When dough has a consistent texture and forms a ball, divide into 3 pieces. Form dough into rounds or oblong shapes. Place on a cookie sheet or baking stone. Allow to rise in a warm place for 10-15 minutes. While dough is rising , preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cut slits in the tops of the loaves just before baking. When oven is hot, place bread on center rack and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and brush with lightly beaten egg white. Return to oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes. Bread should turn a light golden color.

Remove from oven and allow to cool on a rack for 10-15 minutes. When cool enough to touch, slice with a bread knife and enjoy. Bread may be lightly reheated before serving if you choose.

Here’s wishing you baking success! Questions??? Contact me at cogy37@gmail. com Thanks for reading. N

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UACCB Hosting Screening of Award Winning Documentary February 3 Hannah Keller Flanery

In a society saturated with digital devices, what effect are smartphones, tablets and other digital devices having on the brain, particularly the young minds of teenagers. That is the focus of the award-winning documentary “Screenagers” by Dr. Delaney Ruston. There will be a special screening of the film at 6 p.m. Feb. 3 in Independence Hall at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. Jiana Stover, director of the Upward Bound Math-Science program at Lyon College, will moderate a question and answer session after the film.

According to the film’s website, “Delaney takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, to explore struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through poignant, and unexpectedly funny stories, along with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, ‘Screenagers’ reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance.”

“I believe the information in this film is vitally important for anyone who has children in their life: educators, parents, aunts, uncles, or grandparents. As a TRIO Director, educator and scientist, I felt compelled to understand how these devices might be affecting students. I have read extensive research on this topic, and I am excited to share with the public what I have learned and answer any questions those attending the screening may have,” Stover said.

The event is suitable for educators, parents, teens and anyone who works with students. Resources will be available after the film with information on how to help students minimize the harmful effects of too much digital exposure. The film is 68 minutes. The screening is free, although a suggested donation of $5 is appreciated.

To view a trailer of the film, visit www.screenagersmovie.com. For more information, call 870-307-7183 or 870-612-2016.

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