Eye On Jackson www.eyeonmag.com
Charee Moore Financials in Agriculture Childcare Provider Training A Publication of Meadowland Media, Inc.
February 2016
U N I T Y H E A LT H
WELCOMES Tanya Walker, APRN Is joining Unity Health – Harris Medical Center and will be seeing adults as well as children. For appointments, call (870) 523-2320.
1200 McLain St., Ste. B, Newport
|
Unity-Health.org
Come by and visit our new location
Toll Free: (800) 250-3664 Sales & Service: (870) 523-2792 3808 S. Van Dyke Road, Newport, AR W W W. G E O R G E K E L L M O T O R S . C O M
B r ow s e o u r e n t i r e i nve n to r y o n l i n e a n d s c h e d u l e a n ap p o i n t m e n t w i t ho u t p i c k i n g u p t h e p ho n e !
Sarah Henry Metzger is County Extension AgentInterim Staff Chair for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service. She has worked for Extension the last 9 years, after obtaining a BS and MS from the University of Central Arkansas. She works in the following 4 initiative areas: Food and nutrition, health & aging, resource management and Marriage, parenting and Family Life. Also, 4-H is another important program she oversees. Her free time is spent with her two boys.
Meet Your Writers... Julie Allen has served as the executive director of the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce since 2002. She is a 1994 graduate of Arkansas State University with a degree in Communications - Radio/Television.
Rebecca Pearrow is marketing director at Unity Health-Harris Medical Center. She attained an AA at Central Baptist College followed by a BS at Arkansas Tech University. She completed an MBA from Harding University in 2014. She was employed 12 years at White County Medical Center prior to returning to Harris Hospital, and is now happy to be an associate of the new Unity Health system that resulted from the alignment of the two hospitals. She spends her free time traveling to support her kid’s athletics, gardening, raising chickens and scrap booking.
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 widely-published informational column, ‘Caroline, Can We Talk?’.
Kacey Clare Burge received her Master’s degree in Professional Writing from Chatham University in 2011. Relocating to Tampa, Florida proffered the opportunity to write for a Southwest Florida lifestyles magazine. Her outstanding work won her the attention of editors and readers alike, prompting her to be featured in REAL Magazine as a contributing copy writer and editor. She has also done work 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 and three rescue dogs, enjoying the outdoors and exploring what the state of Arkansas has to offer. Jon Chadwell is the executive director of the Newport Economic Development Commission (NEDC). The NEDC is funded by a ½ cent sales tax collected in Newport and works to assist in the development of business and industry in Jackson County.
Eye On Jackson is a publication of MeadowLand Media, Incorporated. Editorial, advertising and general business information can be obtained by calling (870) 503-1150 or emailing Kimberlee Thomas at kthomas@ eyeonmag.com. Mailing address: P. O. Box 196, Grubbs, AR 72431. Opinions expressed in articles or advertisements, unless otherwise noted, do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Publisher or the staff. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information presented in this issue is accurate and neither MeadowLand Media or it any of its staff is responsible for omissions or information that has been misrepresented to the magazine. Copyright © 2013 MeadowLand Media, Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any information storage and retrieval system, without the permission in writing from the Publisher. All pictorial material reproduced in this book has been accepted on the condition that it is reproduced with the knowledge and prior consent of the photographer concerned. As such, MeadowLand Media, Incorporated, is not responsible for any infringement of copyright or otherwise arising out of publication thereof.
THIS PUBLICATION IS PRODUCED BY: MeadowLand Media, Inc. P. O. Box 196, Grubbs, AR 72431 870.503.1150 kthomas@eyeonmag.com PUBLISHER: Kimberlee Thomas Associate EDITOR: Kimberlee Thomas MANAGING EDITOR: Joseph Thomas ADVERTISING: Kimberlee Thomas Creative Director :
Randy Chlapecka is an agronomist with Farmers Supply Association. He is retired from the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - Cooperative Extension Service where he served as a County Extension Agent for over 32 years. He is an avid ASU Red Wolves fan and has announced Newport Greyhound sporting events since 1996. He also enjoys vegetable gardening.
Joseph Thomas AD DESIGN Department: Kimberlee Thomas Joseph Thomas PROOFING Department: Joseph Thomas Kimberlee Thomas Staff PHOTOGRAPHERS: Kimberlee Thomas Joseph Thomas COVER PHOTOGRAPHER Cheryl Mauldin PRINTING COMPANY: Corning Publishing Company
For advertising, distribution, or editorial contribution, contact Kimberlee Thomas, 870.503.1150, kthomas@eyeonmag.com.
Jarred Elliott is the Teaching Pastor at Central Baptist Church Newport Campus. Jarred was called into the ministry in 2012 and has been pastor at the Newport Campus since the fall of 2014. When he is not tickling his 3-year-old son, Ethan, he enjoys flying airplanes and other types of aircraft with friends. You can learn more about Central Baptist Church and Jarred at www. centralbaptist.com. Adrienne Freeman is a Jackson County based food writer whose work is published statewide. When not at the keyboard, she can be found in the kitchen, focusing on recipes and techniques that can be easily replicated by fellow enthusiastic home cooks. She always welcomes reader response at newport.foodies@yahoo. com.
Cover Photography by Robert O. Seat Cover Design by Joseph Thomas
In This Issue 6/Editor’s Note The Rhythm of Things
8/Central Baptist Brief
What Does God Want from Me?
9/Seniors, can we talk? To Do Lists
6
10/Cover Story
Rise of the Emporium / the Journey of Charee Moore
12/Healthy Women of Unity Paint the Town Red
13/Notes from the Clearing In Stone
8
14/In the Field withRandy Financials in Agriculture
15/Dining Out Restaurant Guide 17/NEDC Report
8th Annual Delta Visual Arts Show Reaches Capacity with 181 Artists
19/Great Tastes
Let the Good Times Roll
10
21/Things To Do 22/Newport Chamber News Chamber Board
23/U of A, Division of Agri, Research & Extension The Best Care: Drawing of Children
Eagle Pest
Management, LLC 1775 Porter Street, Batesville
12 14
870-307-0582 Toll Free: 877-313-2453 Commercial and Residential Your Termite and Pest Control Services Specialist Serving North Central Arkansas Waymon Long President
wlong1@sbcglobal.net
19
Editor’s Note The Rhythm of Things Joseph Thomas
Nicely implanted within this new year, the rhythm of things is picking up consistency; though, there are some cold days that beg for slumber within the cave we love to dwell within. We hope all of you are doing well and enjoying 2016 thus far. Please tag along to read Van Provence’s ASU Newport photo by Robert O. Seat news, Kacey Burge’s Cover on Charee Moore to continue our Powerful Women Series and Caroline Beauchamp’s continued look into Ruth’s adventures in insurance. Julie Allen shares Chamber Board Officers and Members while Jon Chadwell speaks of the upcoming 8th Annual Delta Visual Arts Show. Jarred Elliott asks, “What Does God Want From Me?”, Adrienne Freeman shares a bit of southern flavor, Randy Chlapecka talks financials and Sarah Metzger speaks of childcare training. We have Things To Do, local information and much more. Thanks for grabbing us up again and please enjoy. N
6 | www.eyeonmag.com
Chancellor and Vice Chancellor List Van Provence
More than 310 Arkansas State University-Newport students were named to the Chancellor’s or Vice-Chancellor’s lists for academic excellence for the Fall 2015 semester, the college announced Monday. To be named to the Chancellor’s list, students must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours, excluding developmental courses, during the semester and earn a 4.0 Grade Point Average (GPA), based on a 4.0 scale. Students enrolled at the Newport campus, the Marked Tree Campus or the Jonesboro campus and on the Chancellor's List are: Batesville – James Henson / Bay – Rachel Scott and Sheila Whitlock / Bono – Hannah Knight, Jessica Rucker and Kelly Taylor / Bradford – Dalton Armstrong, Coley Masters, Autumn Perkey and Timothy Snodgrass / Brookland – Abbigale Carlyle, Shawnda Carpenter, Phillip Hitchcock, Madelyn McMickle, Andrea Qualls and Aaron Redmond / Camp – Zach Foust / Cash – Heather Pate / Cave City – Daniel Green / Doniphan, Mo. – Natasha Shepherd / Etowah – Coy Poag / Grubbs – Sydney Sutherland / Hamburg – Dillon Deason / Harrisburg – Edwin Brietz, Cristal Coronado and Stephanie Grigsby / Jonesboro – Chelsea Barnett, Cody Barnett, Lacretia Belcher, Jillian Bess, Tipton Boling, Thomas Boyd, Gerald Brewer, Tiffany Brewer, Steven Brimlett, James Brown, Jeffery Burdin, Santosha Burton, Meghan Cantara, William Crowder, Armann Dharani, Jason Drake, Elizabeth Forkum, Katherine Gann, Latoryia Gilmer, Stephanie Glenn, Tromiyah Jacobs, Jane Onovwerosuoke, Edward Revelle, Amy Rogles, Jarret Secrease, Robert Stone, William Tisdale, Bethany Tyner, Braxton Vaughn, Darcey Vinson, Dylan Whitehurst, Conrad Williams, Lorenzo Willis, Andrew Wilson, Jacob Wilson / Lake City – Cali Milligan and Taylor Smith / Marianna – Renee Reese / Marked Tree – Lawrence Ashcock and Mary Grubbs / McCrory – Kendall Browning, Melissa McGarrity and Miranda Reynolds / Myrtle, Mo. – Wesley Garrison / Newport – Elizabeth Ball, Amber Chism, Nathan Duncan, Ryan Eich, Samantha Escue, Gabrielle Fortenberry, Lindsey Lewis, Edgar Pineda and Katelyn Richmond / Oil Trough – James Cathey / Osceola – Rocky Smith / Ozark – Daniel Walker / Paragould – Nicholas Blomberg, Jeremy Dowdy, David Vickers and David Wells / Sage – Brian McGirr / Trumann – Brandee Fitzgerald, Jessica Harvey, Jackie Simpson, Emily Tinker, Mandy Wiley and Jennifer Zuniga / Tuckerman – Linda Dykes, Laura Gates, Sara Helms, Mikayla Jones and Deborah Metheny / Tyronza – Tanna Tacker / Viola – Joseph Prinner / Walnut Ridge – Kennedy Haden / West Memphis – Katrina Morris To be named to the Vice-Chancellor's List, students must carry a minimum of 12 hours, excluding any developmental courses, and earn a GPA of 3.50 to 3.99. Students enrolled at the Newport campus, the Marked Tree Campus or the Jonesboro campus and on the Vice-Chancellor's List are: Batesville – Christopher Davis, Hunter Mourer and Timothy Rush / Bay – Samantha Davis, Brittany Fitzgerald, Caitlyn Jones and Monica Pierce / Benton – Cassie Cameron / Blytheville – Jimmy Carr and Farrah Shipman / Bono – Ashlyn Cook, Amber Householder, Jerry Jackson, Phillip Johnston, Anna Mitchell, Ashley Moss, Rachel Nickell, Haven Saffell and Danielle Scott / Bradford – Megan Ballard, Brandy Jones and Sarah Sanford / Brookland – Christopher Cox, Annie Huffman, Andrew Pate, Brett
Robinson and Cassandra Saddler / Buckner – Dakota Vickers / Burdette – Candace Dean / Caraway – Ashley James / Cash – Felecia McCall / Charleston – Nathan King / Earle – Michelle Hollis and Kadie Hollis / Fairfield Bay – Shona Bergeron / Fisher – Randon Bolden / Grubbs – Kelby Nicholson / Harrisburg – Jessica Blandford, Amanda Broglen, Caleb Easley, Taylor King, Jonathan Lewis and Emily Wallace / Hazen – Mikah Shelman / Houma, La. – David Webb / Jonesboro – Jami Adams, Bradley Adamson, Kayla Adaway, Zackery Angelo, Brittani Baber, Derrick Bailey, Latora Banks, Katie Barnes, Krystal Barrett, Kristi Blair, Brooke Bonds, Megan Brady, Shaneka Brandon, Jessica Brown, Jacob Brumley, Tiffany Byais, Chad Campbell, William Carson, Brenda Castillo, Sarah Chambers, Laura Chatman, LaShundra Clark, Cailyn Cliff, Stephanie Coffman, Kimberly Cole, Clarissa Cruz, Mahmoud Eljoumaa, Marisel Felipe-Tellez, Macee Fivecoat, Wyat Gambill, Tierra Green, Stacey Grimes, Al-Fredia Hampton, Stephanie Hatley, Tikiyah Hilliard, Abigail Houston, Terrin Huggins, Alan Huntsman, Willie Jackson, Tangula Jones, Michael Jordan, Erica Kisner, Heather Lassen, Jamie Lawrence, William Light, Allison Light, Morgan Malugen, Mallorie McCollum, Sierra Moore, Ember Myrick, Destiny Olson, Cade Prince, Holly Pruitt, Ronald Ragsdale, Devon Richards, Debbie Roberts, Cali Rogers, Katelyn Sharp, Phillip Smith, Jeremy Summers, Vickie Taylor, Mitzi Thomas, Bradley Tounsand, Haley Trinidad, Chandler Vance, Laura Vargas, Teresa Vazquez, Samuel Wakefield, Shawn Walker, Dominoque Walker, Tamesia Warren, Kathy Wayman, Brandy Williams, Evelyn Wise and Alixandria Yahnke / Lake City – Katie Collier, Kasey Fletcher, Summer Holden, Tiffany Lisk, Trisha Null and Catlyn Sailor / Lepanto – Kayla Burcham, Susana Gonzalez, Kimberly Huffins, Amanda Pilgrim and Rebecca Turner / Magness – Tyler Strader / Marion – Kathryn Harp, Shawanda Reel, Navy Sanford and Kayla Smith / Marked Tree – Sondra Bishop, Dezare’e Reel and Amber Smith / Maynard – Seth Weisenbach / McCrory – Trinity Barber, Morgan Bottoms, Hayley Fields, Lauren Fields, Erika Immel, Kasin Mann and Katelyn Wheeler / Melbourne – Kendra Harralston / Monette – Katelyn Sparkman / Myrtle, Mo. – Preston Morgan and Ryan Patterson / Newark – Adam Barber / Newport – Donovan Bishop, Starr Boozer, Steven Cordell, Anna Hackney, Krestin Hartsell, Tessa Jones, Bryanna Murphy, Monique Pope, Doyle Powell, Haley Pridmore, Jamaal Rainey, Niya Ransom, Melissa Sprague, Courtny Summers and Mary Thatcher / Paragould – Christopher Allread, Alton Barnett, Kari Glickert, Kylee Ridge and Christopher Tilley / Patterson – David Dewitt and Mary Hollands / Powhatan – Kennedy Soden / State University – Cathryn Hammack / Thida – Madison Randleas and Amanda Tarpley / Trumann – Amanda Atkins, Nathan Buie, Hailey Chaffin, Seleana Cole, Michael Conaster, Kali Conaway, Alicia Dyer, Jade Fagan, Jeffery Gatewood, Lee Hammell, Blaire Jones, Kayli Jones, Ashton Jones, Madison Kelley, Alejandra Morales, April Smallman, Morgan Taylor, Kristina Vinson, Larry Willbanks, Tabitha Williamson, Ashlyn Wilson and Erica Zuniga / Tuckerman – Corey Doyle, Brianna Phillips, Ryne Robinson, Dylan Robinson, Samantha Warden and Christy Woodard / Turrell – Rico Lowery / Tyronza – Madison Hardin and Kaitlyn Lard / Weiner – Jeremy Carter / Williford – Cortley Rutledge N
February 2016 | 7
Central Baptist Brief
What Does God Want from Me? Jarred Elliott
You can ask that question in various tones. It could be in the tone of simple curiosity. It could be in the tone of desperation or anxiety. It could be in the tone of analyzing the next step of your faith. God’s will can seem so elusive, like a puzzle with no box to go from. I used to believe this too when my job status was consistently changing. I was never satisfied, always longing for the next best step. Be honest, you’ve seen that too! For instance, the man down the street who’s had his steel mill job for fifteen years washing his fifth wheel camper preparing for retirement; surely he has it figured out! Don’t forget the college graduate who has been successful in starting their own business, or enjoying their job security working for a thriving corporation. It can seem daunting to think “God, when will I be there?” It’s a mystery, isn’t it? To not know the future seems to be the highest frustration we can ever experience. That type of situation always finds its landing place on the bedrock question “What does God want from me?” In the Bible, we find the answer; although it veins from many different catalysts of life. God’s will for the lost will always be to repent and, by faith, trust in Christ for salvation. God’s will for the born-again person is to “Go and make disciples…” Matthew 28:19a. I realize that those are very widespread statements that don’t necessarily speak to the specifics we desire! But closer analysis shows us that once we are saved by God’s grace, Christ’s Lordship governs every thing we do. We serve Him by serving others, we make His Name known among the nations and our neighborhoods. We are called to trust Him in everyday life for provision of food, water, shelter, and clothing. We are told not to worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow has enough worries of its own! Quite simply, we are to live life in light of our salvation, glorify God, and enjoy Him forever! When we do that, I can promise you, His will will be done! If you would’ve told me 4 years ago, that I would be a Southern Baptist preacher in Newport, Arkansas and be happy with it, well then, I would have considered you a prophetic comedian. N
793-3303 - 755 St. Louis Street - Batesville 8 | www.eyeonmag.com
Seniors, can we talk? To Do Lists
Caroline Beauchamp
326 Lindley Lane
870-523-6539
Ruth called and asked if she could do just that – come in and talk. I was glad to see her and find out what she wanted to talk about. Ruth said she’d made a “to do list” for 2016 – she insisted it was not a list of “New Year’s Resolutions” but things she wants to do this year. I thought her list was, well, interesting and want to share it with you. Here’s her list of 16 things she wants to do in 2016: *Be thankful *Make certain all of her legal affairs are in order. Some things have changed and she may change the beneficiary of some items (who will get her “stuff”). She wants a few special friends to tell her if there’s something of hers they would want to remember her by and then make certain it’s in writing and someone knows where the list is. *Get an annual check including a mammogram. Try to stay healthy. *Clean out her closets and drawers. Items she is not using or wearing she is going to give to someone who can and will use them. She wants to share what she has with those less fortunate than her. *Get her eyes examined and get new glasses. Her exam is covered by her Medicare supplement plan and her lenses and frames are covered by her vision plan. She’s already figuring how much she’s going to save! *Help friends and some who are not friends yet *Use coupons for groceries – someone told her about a website (www.coupons.com), as well as getting them out of the newspaper *Review her prescription plan during the Annual Enrollment Period between October 15 and December 7. She does not plan on changing any of her prescriptions but she knows the plans will change – the premium, the co pays, the drugs that are covered, and the deductible. *Throw away medication (prescriptions and over the counter) that are out of date *Spend more time with Betty’s charming cousin, David! *Get her teeth cleaned two (2) times and x rays once. With her dental plan this will only cost her a total of $20 since her dentist is in her dental plan’s network. And she smiled when she said she was glad that she still has her own teeth! *Make certain she’s taking the lowest cost prescriptions. She’s going to call her prescription plan and ask if there is a lower co pay drug that does the same thing and then talk with her doctor to find out if she can change drugs. *Learn how to use her new phone *Go on vacation in Florida *Be thankful for her long term care policy. A friend’s husband was just admitted to a nursing home. The cost is high and she’s struggling to pay for the nursing home in addition to her regular monthly expenses. *Get new spices for her kitchen. Everything will taste better – and she’s going to cook more. What’s on your mind? Call me at 501-868-6650 and say “Caroline, can we talk?” N February 2016 | 9
Eye On Cover Story Rise of the Emporium / the Journey of Charee Moore Kacey Burge
Relocating to Texas as a teenager, Charee Moore would have never expected to return to her old stomping ground of Newport, Arkansas some 20 years later. Now a notable business owner, Moore is the name behind Charee’s Emporium and Uhaul rentals located on Malcolm Avenue in this little Northeast Arkansas town. She didn’t get here by accident. An evolving path that spanned from a couple of small Arkansas towns as a child to the great state of Texas as a teenager, followed by a short stint in Colorado, Charee had the opportunity to pick up a lot of life experience along the way. Ultimately it was family that would eventually lead her back to her quaint hometown, but her trails were not always without trial. Charee’s Purpose-Driven Journey Born and partially raised in Newport, Arkansas, Charee is the daughter of retired Newport police officer Bob Berry and school teacher Mary. The family later moved to Truman and then to Springdale where her father was the chief of police for both towns and her mother taught school. In the late 70s, the family relocated to Fort Worth, Texas where Charee attended Keller high school and went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University in Houston, majoring in elementary education ECE4th. Upon graduation, Charee spent several years teaching within the Texas school system where she later met her husband Clint on a night out with friends. The pair moved to Colorado to be near Clint’s grandmother, as she was ill, and it was there that they married in 2002. While in Colorado, Charee started teaching at Fort Lupton elementary school. Soon, though, the couple would return to the Houston area where Charee would 10 | www.eyeonmag.com
become the curriculum coordinator and marketing lead at Kids 4 Kids, a private daycare-based school where she was responsible for building the curriculum for ages 3-12. With her father’s health failing, Charee and Clint decided to ultimately head back to Newport, Arkansas where her parents retired so she could be closer to her family in this time of uncertainty. The birth of the business: Charee’s Emporium Settling back in Newport, Charee was unsure of what life had in store for her. She remembers fumbling around for a few years trying to find something to pour her energies and talents into. She was looking for some direction and asking for a sign. Charee’s cousin Ben Berry decided to return to his roots and be closer to family as well after spending thirty something years living in Tennessee. Shortly after settling in he acquired a building and the contents of a flea market on State and Malcolm and asked Charee to help get the business up and running. She agreed and the flea market took on the name Charee’s Emporium at the suggestion of Ben. From there, they made improvements and grew the business to open a second shop in the neighboring town of Newark. Sadly and unexpectedly just about a year later, Ben would passed away at the age of 49, causing a devastated Charee to question everything in the wake of her family’s loss. The future of Charee’s Emporium hung in the balance while she and her family spent the next month handling Ben’s affairs and getting things in order following his untimely death. The Recovery of the Emporium After taking some time to heal from Ben’s passing, Charee took the reigns again, trusting God to lead her down the right path and show her the way. It was acting in blind faith when she and Clint revamped and reopened the store, embarking on a great, new adventure for the couple. Charee’s Emporium became a higher end flea market, adding a boutique that sells trendy women’s clothes and fashion jewelry, as well as new and antique furnishings. The store was growing and expanding at such a rate that, with some financial help from Charee’s parents, they purchased the adjoining store, Clint came on full time and the couple was now the proud owner of the entire property. Shortly after expanding, Uhaul got in contact with Charee about the opportunity to become a Uhaul rental operation, thus adding another facet to the evergrowing Charee’s Emporium. Winner of the 2014 “Bright Future” award, this spring will be 5 years that Charee’s Emporium has been in business and things couldn’t be better. They’ve added furniture restoration and painting to their repertoire
and Clint has opened Newport Movers, a local moving company that has been very prosperous. Humbled by the success of Charee’s Emporium and Uhaul, Charee credits her faith in God and the support of her family to the establishment and expanse of the business over the years. Both her and Clint feel very welcomed by the great community of Newport and thank Jackson County for the hospitality they feel being back where it all started. Shop the Emporium Stop in the store located at 1508 Malcolm Avenue in Newport or follow them on Facebook for great deals on all types of gems and special treasures for you or a loved one! N
February 2016 |  11
Paint the Town Red Rebecca Pearrow, MBA The ladies’ event of the year is back and better than ever! Women who attended Paint the Town Red in the past will remember the fabulous evening of fun that emphasizes the importance of women’s heart health. Since the month of February is all about valentines, sweethearts, candies and boxes of chocolates, what better time to celebrate heart health awareness? To encourage women in loving their hearts, Unity Health invites women to “paint the town red” with us on Tuesday, February 23rd. The last event was so successful using the Village Mall in Newport as the venue that this will be the location again in 2016. It is such a thrill to see women flock into the mall, dressed in their best red outfit creating a sea of crimson up and down the hallways. So why does the Healthy Women of Unity program believe it is so important to educate about heart disease in women specifically? It is because the CDC statistics are staggering. Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. There is such a large amount of attention every October on breast cancer, but one in four women die of heart disease or stroke while about one in 27 die of breast cancer. It affects one in ten women aged 45 to 64. Since 1984 heart disease has killed more women than men every year. Moreover, heart attack is twice as deadly in women as men. So it definitely deserves the educational focus from Healthy Women of Unity for prevention strategies and overall awareness. The evening will start at 5:30 p.m. with registration followed by leisurely visitation of vendor
12 | www.eyeonmag.com
tables for shopping opportunities, register for door prizes and gather free giveaways. We are so fortunate to have local businesses who partner with us to enhance the fun and educational programs brought to Newport. It is a mutually beneficial endeavor. Thanks to their support, this event is free to every woman who desires to attend, with only a suggested donation to Unity Health Foundation. These donations support hospital improvements that positively impact patient care. 2016 Healthy Women of Unity partners thus far include: ASU-Newport, Lindley Health & Rehab, Arkansas Steel Associates, St. Michael’s Place, George Kell Motors, Merchants & Planters Bank, Purdy’s Flowers & Gifts, Charee’s Emporium, Jackson’s Funeral Home, Dierksen Hospice, Frank A. Rogers, Norman & Baker Pharmacy, Newport Radiology, Stella & Dot (Susan Fletcher), Compass Point Healthcare, Sophie’s Jewels, Young Living Essential Oils (Sarah Toddy), BeautiControl (Shawna Worthington), Junior Auxiliary of Jackson County, Rodan & Fields (Crystal Dancer), Harris Medical Center Auxiliary. The Newport Independent, Eye on Jackson and RiverCountry 96.7 serve as in-kind media sponsors for these events. As partners, these businesses have the opportunity to showcase information or merchandise to a target audience of women in a lively setting. Healthy Women of Unity partner opportunities to support the Unity Health Foundation are still available for 2016, which includes access to a membership of over 600 ladies with visibility in e-newsletters and event vendor space. At 6 p.m. a Red Dress Fashion Show will kick off as local models showcase fashions from supporting businesses. Following the excitement of the runway, attendees will indulge in high-end, heavy “hors d’oeuvres for the heart” that will provide heart healthy foods ladies might consider in every day diet choices. Recipes for menu items will be provided to attendees to help them promote healthy choices for their families. The highlight of the evening will be the keynote presentation brought by Searcy cardiologist, Dr. Katherine Durham. She is a thoroughly engaging speaker to whom women will feel a close connection. Dr. Durham will provide ladies with sound information to apply in daily lifestyle. I encourage you to support your local hospital and take advantage of opportunities such as these that endorse a health-centered community by empowering women to make effective healthcare and life management choices for themselves and their families. Healthy Women of Unity is the only organization of its kind in Jackson County. Women are traditionally the drivers of healthcare decisions in the home, and they are demanding more information to get the best value possible for dollars spent on healthcare. Do your heart a favor: learn the facts about how to keep you and your loved one’s heart healthy and strong. You can register online at www.unity-health. org/harris-medical-center or by calling 870-5123081. Headcount is necessary for the evening to be most enjoyable. N
Notes from the Clearing In Stone
Dr. Gavin McDowell and Dr. Amy Tolbert
Joseph Thomas Intention set in my jaw, head lowered and eyes on the prize, I jump and stretch one pumping leg before me and engage the next. I grab the space ahead of me and pull my will forward with a flex of my back. Nostrils flared and feet all aspring, I cover the ground that seems to grow longer, but it is a trick of the mind that battles the body and I will not be deceived, I’ll not be detained. I will mark this terra, stamp my presence, engrave my action so that the birds on the wind will tell tales of this day to the future wings that inherit the sky and no matter what lay beyond this day, this one will have always happened...I will have always happened to it. N
www.seeourdocs.com Manna
Cynthia Lochridge Manna Food Pantry is located in the Newport Pentecostal Church of God at 205 Ray street in Newport. They are an open door pantry which means people that are in need can come in and choose the items that their family will enjoy. They do not go by any kind of income guide lines and are open every Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. They have partnered with the NEA food bank in jonesboro and so are able to help more people in need. Anyone looking to donate to the pantry can contact Cynthia Lochridge. at 870-219-0857 or can log on to www.newportpcg.com. They also accept food donations. N
February 2016 |  13
In the Field with Randy Financials in Agriculture
Randy Chlapecka The main topic in agriculture as we close in on the 2016 crop year is the tight financial situation. Lower commodity prices, erratic yields in 2015, and a changing government farm program are all contributing to this situation. Farmers are looking for ways to more efficiently manage their farms. In other words, they would like to maintain good yields while lowering their cost of production. One good thing is that the price of fuel and fertilizer is lower. This will help some. Rice has been penciling out as the crop with the best potential for profit most of the winter but that has tightened with a recent drop in the price of rice. But as of right now, I still look for an increase in rice acreage as long as planting weather will cooperate. Jarrod Hardke, University of Arkansas Extension Rice Specialist, has been addressing management in these tight financial times in his winter educational meeting presentations. One of the slides in his talk is titled Rice Farming for Profit and on it he addresses 6 points that he feels rice farmers should focus on when trying to maintain yields while holding the line on cost of production. Here are those 6 points: 1. Variety selection: Pay for what you need. If you see a significant yield benefit from hybrids, plant them. If you need Clearfield varieties for red rice control or other reasons, plant them. But if you don’t see these situations on your farm or on individual fields, you may be able to maintain yields and have 14 | www.eyeonmag.com
lower seed costs by planting conventional varieties. 2. Seeding rates: Don’t skimp on seeding rates. Too little seed can negatively impact yield and weed control. 3. Seed treatments: University of Arkansas research over the past few years has shown a real benefit from insecticide seed treatments. These tests have shown an average stand increase of 14.5 percent and an average yield increase of 8 bushels per acre. They have also shown that 80 percent of the time a rice farmer profits from using them. I think those are pretty good odds and that this is not a place to cut. 4. Herbicides: Use the best herbicide or herbicide combination for the weed spectrum in each individual field and be TIMELY with applications. If applications aren’t timely, they typically aren’t as effective and lead to expensive, less effective salvage treatments. 5. Nitrogen management: Use the N-STAR program to fine tune nitrogen rates, use the single preflood application method on fields where this can be effective (the rate can be reduced by 20 units with this method), and use the new midseason recommendations. These recommendations say that 2 things must be met before making your midseason applications. First, you must be at least at green ring, and secondly it needs to be at least 3 weeks from the time the preflood nitrogen was activated. 6. Disease management: Use varietal resistance when practical and scout for diseases and make timely fungicide applications when necessary. 7. For more information, feel free to contact me at randychlapecka@gmail.com. N
DReistaurant n i Guide ngOut Outstanding Pizza / Salads Desserts
1204 HWY 367 N Newport, AR 72112
HUNGRY MAN RESTAURANT Reserve our large room for your next Event
Catering Available
870-523-2278 2123 Malcolm Avenue Newport
Smokehouse Restaurant 601 Malcolm Avenue, Newport
870-217-0228
Catfish Barbeque Lackey’s Tamales
870-523-8129 2500 Hwy 367 N. Newport, AR
For information on how you can advertise your business here contact: Kthomas@eyeonmag.com February 2016 | 15
Continuity Care Clinic. Newport: The New Portal to Medicine Unity Health-Continuity Care Clinic Primary Care has been expanded by four in Newport with the addition of Internal Medicine Residents at the new Continuity Care Clinic. Located at 1200 McLain St., Suite G, these fully licensed doctors are now available to care for your health needs. Appointments are available every Thursday by calling 870-523-9852.
CONTINUITY CARE CLINIC
Unity-Health.org | (870) 523-9852 1200 McLain Street | Newport, AR
NEDC Report 8th Annual Delta Visual Arts Show Reaches Capacity with 181 Artists Jon Chadwell, Economic Development Director
The Blue Bridge Center for the Delta Arts announces the 8th Annual Delta Visual Arts Show on Saturday, February 27, 2016 in downtown Newport, Arkansas. The show will be open to the public at 10 a.m. and runs through 6 p.m. This year’s show features 181 artists from three states and 61 Arkansas communities, highlighting primarily artists who grew up in the Delta, live or have lived in the Delta or who produce Delta themed work. The visual art covers a broad range of art from pottery to painting and jewelry to sculpture. The show will be held at several locations in downtown Newport including, the Iron Mountain Train Depot on Front Street, the Newport Business Resource Center on Hazel Street, the old Post Office on Hazel Street, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Third Street, The First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Laurel Street, the First Christian Church Fellowship Hall on Walnut Street, the Brick Terrace Garden on Front Street, the Seeds of Faith Church on Walnut Street, the W.A. Billingsley Library on Walnut Street, the John Minor Building on Front Street and in two very large heavy duty tents that will turn the Hazel Street and Walnut Street into art galleries. Artists will have their work on display, and visitors will be able to meet the artists as well as purchase pieces. This is a unique opportunity to own an original piece of art and to understand how the artist produced the piece. Several artists will be conducting demonstrations at their booths during the show. The show features wellknown artists from throughout the state and young new artists who are setting up for the very first time. For a complete list of artists participating feel free to email director@newportaredc.org. In addition to being able to visit with artists and purchase art work, there will also be workshops throughout the day. The Delta Visual Arts Show will feature workshops and demonstrations for adults on various artistic techniques. All workshops are free and links to the event pages can be found on the Blue Bridge Center for the Delta Arts Facebook page under events. This year there will be workshops for youth, with two workshops aimed at children from 4 years old to 8 years in the morning and two workshops aimed at ages 9 to 13 in the afternoon. The workshops are free and information is also located on the Blue Bridge Center for the Delta Arts Facebook page under events. Featured again this year are Art Bucks Door Prizes during the show. Five times during the day, drawings will be held for $100 to be spent toward the purchase of art from the show. You must be present during the drawings to win. This is a wonderful opportunity to see the amazing creativity of artists who capture the Delta way of life in an amazing array of mediums. Plus, you have a chance to win money to help you take a piece of art home! The Blue Bridge Center for the Delta Arts is also
hosting the 5th Annual Children of the Delta Youth Art Contest in connection with the 8th Annual Delta Visual Arts Show. Awards will be given in four categories: Pre-K and Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades, 3rd and 4th grades, and 5th and 6th grades. For complete guidelines and contest deadlines contact the Newport Economic Development Office at 870-523-1009. The Annual “This is the Delta” Art Show for adults who are participating in the 8th Annual Delta Visual Arts Show will be held this year. Awards will be given in the following categories: painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, pottery, mixed media, jewelry and woodworking. The winners, including 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category and a Best of Show will be announced by noon on February 27, 2016 in connection with the 8th Annual Delta Visual Arts Show. All entries will remain on display in the Old First National Bank Building (the John Minor Building) throughout the show. This year the show will feature several downtown eating establishments. The Downtown Pie Shop will be serving wonderful fresh pie and beverages from their building on Walnut Street during the show. MJ’s Café on Third Street will be open for their wonderful lunch options. Bridget’s Café will be open on Front Street right next to the Brick Terrace Garden venue. Sam’s Diner will serve plate lunches on Second Street. For the sweet tooth, Hazel’s Bakery will be open during the day. Convenient transportation from venue to venue will be provided by both the Art Train and the golf cart limo that will make regular rounds. The Blue Bridge Center for the Delta Arts project is a joint project of the Iron Mountain Regional Arts Council, the Downtown Revitalization and Improvement Volunteer Effort (DRIVE), Entergy, the City of Newport, the Newport Economic Development Commission, Merchants and Planters Bank, the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce and hundreds of local volunteers. Development of the show was facilitated by the Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock. Funding for advertising is supplied through the Ozark Gateway Tourist Council. Artists from last year’s show also donated pieces that were auctioned to raise the majority of funding for this year’s show. For more information feel free to call 870-523-1009 or email director@newportaredc.org. N
You only get one heart. Let us help you take good care of it! February is American Heart Month! Schedule an appointment today to talk matters of the heart with your family physician or cardiologist.
18 | www.eyeonmag.com
Need a physician or specialist? Visit www.WhiteRiverHealthSystem.com, or call (870) 262-6149 for your free provider directory.
Great Tastes Let the Good Times Roll Adrienne Freeman One of the most famous “food” cities, New Orleans, is virtually in our back yard. On February 9th, New Orleans hosts one of the most famous holidays in the world, the American version of Mardi Gras. A day with deep religious ties, Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday, the day before the beginning of Lent, Ash Wednesday. Fat Tuesday is the popular name that refers to the practice of eating all the rich, fatty foods in the house that would have to be forsaken for the fasting Lenten period that begins the next day. Although originally a time predominately observed by the Catholic faith, the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans has grown to the point that it is synonymous with the city in most people’s minds and is a major draw for tourism. The official slogan for the city is “Laissez les bons temps rouler” - Let the good times roll. Cajun style cooking is rich with taste and tradition. The cuisine is rustic, a combination of French and Louisiana Creole food. It is the predominant style of cooking in South Louisiana and along with the raucous parades, it is the star of the festival. Ingredients like the plentiful fresh seafood - shrimp, oysters and crawfish - are prepared simply with local spices and vegetables. Traditional dishes often start with the “trinity” – a mixture of bell pepper, onion, celery – seasoned with aromatic spices like cayenne, garlic, black pepper, bay leaf, parsley or green onions. Your kitchen can become your own Big Easy. Creating a Mardi Gras celebration at home is simple and fun. If fresh seafood isn’t available, frozen can be easily substituted. All other ingredients are readily available in the supermarket. Let the good times roll!
Directions: In a large pot or skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in the butter to make a light roux. Add the onions, celery, bell peppers, green onions, garlic, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. If using the sherry, add now and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add the stock and crawfish tails and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until thickened, approximately 8 to 10 more minutes. Add the lemon juice. Stir in the parsley and remove from the heat. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Serve over hot rice.
N
CRAWFISH ETOUFEE (Recipe courtesy of Doug Stelly, Who Dat’s Restaurant in Bald Knob) ingredients: 1 stick butter 2 Tablespoons flour 1 large onion, chopped, approximately one cup ½ cup chopped celery ½ cup chopped green pepper ¼ cup chopped green onions 1 pound peeled crawfish tails, fresh or frozen 2 teaspoon minced garlic 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon salt ¼ to ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 Tablespoons dry sherry, if desired 1 ½ cup shrimp stock or plain water 1 pound crawfish tails, fresh or frozen 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 3 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves Cooked rice February 2016 | 19
201 Hazel, Newport 870-523-1009 “The mission of the Newport Economic Development Commission is to facilitate an environment that will be conducive to economic growth and stability. The commission will work to enhance, promote, and create increased opportunities for economic well being by developing and implementing strategies that will improve quality of life, community aesthetics, and encourage new investment in Newport and Jackson County.�
20 | www.eyeonmag.com
Things To Do
George Kell Motors Ribbon Cutting The Newport Area Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting at the new George Kell Motors location at 3808 South Van Dyke Road in just West of interstate 67 on Friday, Feb. 5 beginning at 2 p.m. George Kell Motors’ Grand Opening is Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by for hot dogs, chips and drinks, a live KFIN remote, and lots of giveaways including a one night stay at Big Cypress Lodge at Bass Pro Pyramid, Merle Haggard tickets, Monster Truck Show tickets, a 60 inch Samsung Smart TV, Yeti tumblers, Gift Card for Window Tint and a Visa gift card. Everyone is invited to attend. Marketing Tools Workshop The Newport Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Low Cost Marketing Tools Workshop designed to be a practical guide to cost-effective marketing, offered by the Arkansas State University Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) on Thursday, Feb. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The seminar, will be held at the Newport Business Resource Center, 201 Hazel Street. Topics will include image development, customer service, online marketing, public relations, and other low-cost marketing methods. This event is $35 dollars for the public. Seating is limited and preregistration is required. To register, call (870) 972-3517 or visit http://asbtdc.org/training/jonesboro-events to register online. Lunch will be provided. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested in advance. Contact Kelli Listenbee, A-State SBTDC Training Specialist and Business Consultant at (870) 972-3517. 8th Annual Delta Visual Arts Show The Blue Bridge Center for the Delta Arts announces the 8th Annual Delta Visual Arts Show on Saturday, Feb. 27 in downtown Newport. The show will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year’s show
features 181 artists from three states and 61 Arkansas communities, highlighting primarily artists who grew up in the Delta, live or have lived in the Delta or who produce Delta themed work. The visual art covers a broad range of art from pottery to painting and jewelry to sculpture. Free workshops, exhibits, trackless train rides, art contests, art bucks door prizes and additional locations are all part of this year’s show. Seasame Street Live at the A-State Convo Sesame Street Live at the A-State Convocation Center, March 2 10:30 am & 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available for $15, $20, $25, $55 at Ticketmaster.com Here is a list of shows coming to The Convo: Humorist Jeanne Robertson January 14 Brad Paisley January 21 The Harlem Globetrotters February 3 Brantley Gilbert February 26 Breaking Benjamin February 29 Sesame Street Live March 2 10:30 am Sesame Street Live March 2 6:30 pm Monster X Tour March 11 Monster X Tour March 12 Jackson County Book Nook The Jackson County Book Nook, located directly behind Umsted Methodist Church on McLain St., is open each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They offer a wide range of books for all ages. Friends of the Jackson County Library operate the Book Nook and all proceeds go to help with programs and needs of the library. Tuckerman City Council Meeting The 2nd Tuesday of each month. Tuckerman Water & Sewer 870-349-5336. N
February 2016 | 21
Support Our Advertisers
Newport Chamber News Chamber Board
Julie Allen, Newport Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
Custom Eyes Vision Care------------------- 13 Debra Thompson, CPA--------------------- 21 Dillinger Funeral Home-------------------- 14 Dining Out Restaurant Guide-------------- 15 D Q Grill & Chill------------------------------ 8 Eagle Pest------------------------------------- 5 Fortune Inn and Suites---------------------20 George Kell Motors, Inc--------------------- 3 Jackson’s Funeral Homes.........................23 Lindley Health & Rehab Center, LLC------ 9 Merchants and Planters Bank-------------- 13 N E D C---------------------------------------20 Newark Furniture, Flowers and More----- 9 Ozark Foothills Filmfest---------------------8 Paint the Town Red-------------------------24 Purdy’s Flowers and Gifts------------------- 8 Robert O Seat Photography Workshops-- 11 Southern Tire Mart--------------------------- 6 T-L Irrigation Company-------------------- 18 Unity Health Continuity Care Clinic------ 16 Unity Health Welcomes Tanya Walker, APRN--- 2 WRMC Tuckerman Clinic------------------ 18
22 | www.eyeonmag.com
The 2016 Chamber Board is excited about the upcoming year for Newport and Jackson County! They are committed to overseeing the Chamber’s programs and services that help our community grow. Officers this year include: President – Mark Manning, Shelter Insurance President-Elect – Tara Salinas, Merchants & Planters Bank Vice President – Rebecca Pearrow, Unity Health Harris Medical Center Secretary/Treasurer – Tim Martin, Attention Medical Supply Past President – Robert Summers, ASU-Newport Elected board members: Mark Ballard – Jacksonport State Park Sheridan Chadwell – Purdy’s Flowers & Gifts Ami Norris – Delta Manufacturing Kevin Pearce – ASU-Newport Lauren Sampson – Jackson County Dance & Cheer Andy May – M&P Insurance & Investment Services John Pettie – Pettie & Meitzen, PLLC Charee Moore – Charee’s Emporium Charlie Steel – George Kell Motors Cris Driver – Jackson’s Funeral Home Tristan Rudd – Merchants & Planters Bank The board also consists of ex-officio members including the Jackson County Judge Jeff Phillips, Newport Mayor David Stewart, ASU-Newport Chancellor Dr. Sandra Massey, Newport School District Superintendent Dr. Larry Bennett, Newport Economic Development Commission Director Jon Chadwell, Unity Health Harris Medical Center VP/Administrator Darren Caldwell, Tourism Council President Bobby Alcorn and representatives from all three Newport banks including Billy Keedy, Iberiabank; Joann Bowen, Regions Bank and Jim Gowen, Jr., Merchants & Planters Bank. Chamber board meetings are held at noon on the third Tuesday of each month at various locations in Newport and are open to the public. A wealth of information is shared each month, so consider joining us for a meeting! If you would like to know more about Chamber or community events in and around Newport/Jackson County, call (870) 5233618 or email director@newportarchamber.org to sign up for our free “Upcoming Events” email. Be sure to “Like” the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook for the most up-to-date community announcements. N
U of A, Division of Agri, Research & Extension The Best Care: Drawing of Children Sarah Henry Metzger
The Best Care training meets the professional development needs of Arkansas’ early childhood professionals by providing 10 hours of verified faceto-face training annually through Traveling Arkansas Professional Pathways (TAPP). The areas of emphasis include child development, health, nutrition, and resource management. This year’s training is scheduled for Saturday, March 12th at ASU-Newport in the Student Center. Registration starts at 8:00am! The program will begin at 8:30am ending at 2:00pm. Please call Sarah Metzger @ 870-523-7450 to register! Best Care 2016 Topics Consumer Economics Unit 1: Kids and Money Unit 2: Money Savvy Nutrition Nutrition Unit 3: Feeding Practices for Infants and Toddlers Unit 4: Feeding Practices for Preschoolers Health Unit 5: Teaching Mindfulness for Kids in a Mindless World Unit 6: Yoga for Kids Child Development
Unit 7: Teaching Numeracy, Language, and Literacy with Blocks Unit 8: Let’s Talk! The Role of Spoken Language in Emergent Literacy Unit 9: Baby Sign: Helping Children Communicate Before They Can Talk Unit 10: Arkansas Culture through Literature, Music & Art Top 5 Reasons to participate in Best Care 1. Training classes are registered with TAPP! Supports Better Beginnings 2. Training is offered in 26 locations across the state 3. New curriculum developed every year in: >>Child Development (4 hours) >>Consumer Economics (2 hours) >>Health (2 hours) >>Nutrition (2 hours) 4. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available. 5. FREE! Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) are available for a $10 fee upon completion of the course. If you have questions, please contact your County Extension Agent or the Best Care program staff: N
“Would Dad have wanted it that way?” Preplanning a funeral is not something you do for yourself... it’s something you do for your family. It spares them from making emotional decisions—decisions that may not be consistent with your own wishes. We specialize in prearrangements... for your family’s sake. Three generations of service, one standard of excellence, Jackson’s Funeral Homes, a name you can trust.
Jackson's Funeral Homes Newport, Harrisburg & Newark
Thompson-Wilson Funeral Homes Wynne & McCrory
Jackson-Griffin Insurance Company © adfinity
1900 Malcolm Ave Newport, AR 72112-3628
(870) 523-5822 JacksonsFH.com
300
$
SAVE UP TO
ON FUNERAL SERVICES WITH THIS COUPON WHEN YOU PLAN IN ADVANCE
Must cut out and bring in to receive discount. Some restrictions apply.
February 2016 | 23