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In This Issue 6/Editor’s Note Into the April
6/Allie, Autism & Love 8/Great Tastes Asparagus Tart
9/Unity Health Harris
Honored for Hepatitis B Vaccine Birth Dose Rate
10/Cover Story
Dr. Guilford Dudley
12/Notes from the Clearing Razor
14/Service Guide 17/Jackson County Growth Large Patch
18/In the Field with Randy Hoping for Good Weather
20/Newport Chamber News New at Portfest
21/Things To Do 21/Central Baptist Brief The Thermometer of Life
22/Seniors, can we talk? Hardships
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Joseph Thomas First let me apologize to the McKinney family shown in the March CASA article for the misspelling of their name in the image shown. We are happy to have our community made up of such loving families and caring, difference making organizations like CASA. This month we are happy to bring you a new writer from the Extension Service,
Matthew Davis with his tips from the plant clinic, Caroline Beauchamp talks hardships, Adrienne Freeman bakes an Asparagus Tart and Randy Chlapecka shares more agriculture wisdom. Kacey Burge covers Jackson County’s beloved Dr. Guilford Dudley, Jarred Elliot explains the thermometer of life, Jan Maris introduces us to Allie Peyton Howard and Julie Allen shares more Portfest news. We have faces from last year’s Swifton Rodeo, things to do and more, so read on and enjoy your Spring. N
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Allie, Autism & Love Jan Maris
The Carpenters released the song “Close To You” in 1970. The third verse of the song reads, “On the day that you were born, the angels got together and decided to create a dream come true…” That exact thing happened to Jason Howard and Rachel Smith Howard on February 1, 2013, when Miss Allie Peyton Howard entered this world. She arrived sporting her Daddy’s beautiful black hair and her Nonnie’s striking brown eyes. And, she was the perfect size of 9 pounds 2 ounces and 21 ½ inches long. The name Allie Peyton came from her Mama’s love of the Nicholas Sparks’s book and movie, “The Notebook” and from her Daddy’s favorite professional football player, Peyton Manning. Because of Jason’s accomplishment in duck calling, he lovingly referred to Allie as his “Baby Duck.” When Allie had just turned 17 months old, her Daddy passed away. Jason was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. During the last few months of Jason’s life, Rachel had begun to notice that Allie’s vocabulary was limited to Mama and Dada. She also recognized that making eye contact was uncomfortable for Allie. The only two places close to Newport at this time that could diagnose autism were Arkansas Children’s Hospital and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Le Bonheur was able to get Allie into their program quickly, so Rachel decided to take that route. She was put through a battery of tests that lasted an entire day. The Autism Speaks website’s most elementary definition of autism is as follows, “Autism and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive disorders.” At the age of 18 months, with a vocabulary consisting of only 5 words, Allie was diagnosed as having autism with speech delay. The doctors did not paint a very promising prognosis. They actually said that they did not know if Allie would ever be able to communicate effectively. Rachel says, “I was just numb when I received the initial diagnosis, but over the next several days, I began to realize if Allie
could not speak then I had to be her voice.” The doctors at Le Bonheur advised Rachel to get in contact with the Autism Association of Northeast Arkansas (AANEA). She also began to do her own research via the Internet. As Rachel began to find programs for Allie, she also had to find a way for these services to be paid for. TEFRA Medicaid is a provision of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982, which allows states to extend Medicaid coverage to certain disabled children receiving care in their homes rather than in an institution. Rachel and Allie have been through several speech therapies. Through trial and error they have found a most perfect fit for this stage of Allie’s development. She began daycare at 2 months at Under the Rainbow Preschool in Newport. The teachers, staff, children, and their parents have been an amazing source of support and love for Allie and Rachel. Currently Allie’s speech and occupational therapists come from Jumping Jelly Beans Pediatric Therapy in Jonesboro. During her school day, she receives 1 hour of speech therapy on Mondays and Wednesdays
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and 1 hour of occupational therapy on Tuesdays. As Rachel’s research continued she learned about Applied Behavioral Analysis. Focus Inc. out of Jonesboro provides this therapy through Arkansas Autism Partnership. Allie’s therapist is Mrs. Steph Hardaway. Mrs. Steph works with Allie from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. They work together on tasks such as drinking from a cup, potty training, controlling behavior in public, and dressing herself. Since beginning Applied Behavioral Analysis, Allie has made tremendous improvement. Rachel said, “Mrs. Steph has become a part of our family. The connection she has established and the progress she has made with Allie is amazing.” In addition to Mrs. Steph, Therapist Jabeth Willett works with her twice a week and Therapist Carla Knight visits the Howard household every other week. When asked what Rachel’s greatest concern for Allie was when she was diagnosed with autism, she remarked, “My biggest fear was that she would be excluded and that she would not have a chance to develop friendships with the other children. That fear was totally unfounded. The teachers, staff, children, and parents of Under the Rainbow Preschool genuinely love Allie and she loves all of them. They take such good care of her. The children and their parents include Allie in every out of school activity. Our family at Under the Rainbow have helped her to grow and accomplish many goals and have encouraged and supported me through some of the most difficult times of my life.” Along with wonderful friends, Allie has a close knit loving family. She loves spending time with her Nonnie, Connie Johns Cooper, and her Papaw, Greg Cooper. She also is very close to Jason’s Uncles, Donald and Rick Howard. Rachel and Jason affectionately called them, “The Uncles,” and Allie has named them both, “Donald Uncle Rick.” She is so lucky that at Under the Rainbow she gets to be close to her big cousin who watches out for her, Jenna Grace Hopkins. Allie also has a very precious boyfriend, Will Hill and two special friends who have watched over her since she was in the nursery, Janeara McCoy and Savannah Lassiter. So many people have a great love for this special little girl, naming everyone would be impossible. Although Allie lost her Daddy at only 17 months, she has so many traits, mannerisms, and movements that are Jason Howard. Rachel laughs as she says, “He was so totally dramatic and Allie’s tendency toward the melodramatic is definitely inherited from her Dad. Jason and I both loved making people laugh, Allie has the most fun making people laugh.” Rachel works tirelessly helping to promote autism awareness. She says she hopes in the future that Jackson County can also have many of the programs that larger cities have, such as, the police and fire departments are aware of each home that has an autistic child and what that child’s disability is. For instance, if they go into a house with a non-verbal child, they would know not to expect that child to call for help. In many cases, this knowledge could make the difference in life and death. Allie Peyton Howard really is a dream come true. Against all odds, she has made tremendous progress and is on track for starting Kindergarten with her classmates. And, Rachel Smith Howard, the Lord surely knew whose hands were best to entrust this precious little girl to. Just over 35 months ago, Rachel did not know if she would ever hear the words every Mama longs to hear and now she hears it every day when Allie says, “I love you, Mama!” Spending just a few minutes with Allie and Rachel, you quickly learn just how very special these Howard gals really Allie are. N
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Momma, Nonnie (Connie), Papaw (Greg Cooper), and Allie's first beach trip
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Great Tastes
Asparagus Tart
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.
PUT SOME SPRING IN YOUR RECIPES Although spring doesn’t always bring Easter, Easter is the harbinger of all things spring — lighter clothing, lengthier days, the long dormant ground softening to bring forth the first tender shoots of asparagus and other tastes that are forever linked to the season. Just as the Christian holiday signals rebirth, the spring season brings renewal. Though farm-to-table and the use of local, seasonal foods are current trends in the culinary world, they really aren’t new at all. Families traditionally have relied on what crops were ready in the field, and the best cooks understand that there is no better quality than fresh vegetables, rinsed free of soil from their winter sleep, cooked just fork tender and finished with a swirl of creamy butter and a sprinkle of coarse salt. No expensive pan or best-selling cookbook can improve on the easy perfection of Mother Nature. In Arkansas, the bounty of goodness this spring includes tender asparagus, good-for-you greens and peas in a rainbow of colors. Strawberries are just a few rainy days away from a melt-in-your-mouth shortcake. Of course, the progress of farming provides us with tomatoes year-round, but anyone who has ever shaken a little salt on a still warm, juicy fruit right from the vine knows the difference. But with the knowledge that tradition is what can make or break a holiday, don’t dare deny Uncle Joe his favorite ham with spring peas! A surprising recipe twist might be what you need to give your menu its own renewal. The asparagus tart uses a freezer staple — puff pastry — that can transform almost anything into something special. Wrap the pastry around fish fillets, top with cheese and vegetables, or cut into strips and brush with herbs for a quick appetizer breadstick. Parmesan and Asparagus Tart Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil
1 green onion, white and green parts, sliced 1 pound asparagus, tough ends trimmed, 4 to 5 inches long 1 (14-ounce) sheet puff pastry, defrosted if frozen 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 large egg yolk mixed with 1/2 teaspoon water Directions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Heat olive oil in a sauté pan. Add green onion, and sauté about 1 minute. Add asparagus, and cook over medium heat until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Remove from heat. Roll out pastry to a 10-by-16-inch rectangle on a lightly floured piece of parchment paper. Transfer pastry and paper to a baking sheet. Spread ricotta evenly on pastry, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Arrange asparagus spears evenly over tart. Sprinkle cheese over all. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brush edge of the tart with egg and water mixture. Bake until pastry is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool slightly and serve warm. If the puff pastry “puffs,” it will deflate as it cools. N
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Honored for Hepatitis B Vaccine Birth Dose Rate Michelle Foshee is a wife, mother, dog lover, and Newport native who promotes Unity Health Harris Medical Center to improve the quality of health and well-being for the communities we serve through compassionate care. She is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and prior to joining Unity Health, she worked in sales and marketing in Little Rock. She challenges herself and others to be Health Centered – physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
Among only four hospitals in the state of Arkansas, Unity Health — Harris Medical Center has been recognized by the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) and the Arkansas State Health Department for achieving one of the highest reported rates in the state for its work to protect newborns from hepatitis B virus infection. “I am so proud of our New Life Center and the initiative our associates have taken to ensure all of our newborns receive this immunization,” Darren Caldwell said, VP/Administrator of Unity Health – Harris Medical Center. “We are honored to be recognized for our accomplishments and we hope to continuing working to increase immunization rates.” Unity Health — Harris Medical Center is the newest entry into IAC’s Birth Dose Honor Roll (www.immunize. org/honor-roll/birthdose), which recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that have attained high coverage levels for administering the hepatitis B vaccine at birth. Unity Health — Harris Medical Center immunized 97
percent of babies from January – December of 2016 and took additional steps to prevent perinatal transmission of hepatitis B. The national standard of care to prevent hepatitis B virus infection in babies is to administer hepatitis B vaccine to all newborns before they leave the hospital or birthing center. This standard is being adopted by centers of healthcare excellence nationwide as a safety net to protect newborns from a wide range of medical errors that lead to babies being unprotected from perinatal hepatitis B infection. “Hospitals and birthing centers have a responsibility to protect babies from life-threatening hepatitis B infection,” said Deborah Wexler, MD, executive director and founder of IAC. “Unity Health’s commitment to the best practice of hepatitis B vaccination at birth has shown them to be a leader in preventing the transmission of the hepatitis B virus.” N April 2017 | 9
Cover Story Dr. Guilford Dudley
Kacey Clare Burge has a Master’s degree in Professional Writing from Chatham University. She has written for a Southwest Florida lifestyles magazine and because of her outstanding work, she was featured in REAL Magazine as a contributing copy writer and editor. She has worked as a debt content writer for a financial advice website and had a successful freelance career for several years. Kacey spends most of her free time with her husband, daugther and three rescue dogs, enjoying the outdoors and exploring what the state of Arkansas has to offer.
A DIAMOND OF A MAN Having the opportunity to feature Dr. Guilford Dudley this month has been a great pleasure. A soft spoken gentleman with a wealth of knowledge from the farm fields to the clinical exam room, Dr. Dudley presents as an interesting, multi-faceted and uniquely intuitive man. Through our conversations I’ve learned he is no stranger to hard work, as both manual labor and academic drive played a significant part in who and where he is today. He is both accomplished and humble, skillful and intelligent, all while maintaining a semblance of authenticity about him that is intriguing and inspiring. TAKING ON CHALLENGES Guilford is the eldest child of Guilford Marion and Nettie Katherine Dudley. With his parents and 2 younger siblings, George and Patricia, he spent his childhood on the family farm in Swifton, Arkansas. With its beautiful country backdrop, he grew up appreciating his safe, intimate community where the people were good natured, good hearted folks who looked out for each other like family. “Swifton had a lot of character and the people there were unlike anywhere else,” he says reminiscent of his younger years. “I learned so much on our family farm from both my father and other local farmers in the community.” Working on the farm from a young age, instilled a
strong work ethic and profound sense of responsibility in Guilford. As a youngster, he worked the land, operated the tractor, drove teams of mules, and learned all about the cotton gin his family owned. His young background in farming led to his involvement in 4H where he was fortunate enough to gain some very meaningful experiences and participate in some great activities with other like-minded people his age, traveling around and serving on judging panels for the organization. During his time with 4H he discovered a competitive nature that had begun to emerge in him when “test time” would come around. “A lot of people get test anxiety, but I thrived off of it,” he shares candidly. “I was never afraid of it. I looked forward to it and treated it like a competition against myself.” That competitive nature within him played a significant role in academics, helping him to excel in school. He graduated from Swifton High School as a salutatorian and went on to do four years of undergraduate work at Vanderbilt. During college he was making B average grades. He remembers a friend telling him “there is not much of a difference between As and Bs, you know?” Well, that lit a new fire under Guilford, and in that moment he set a new goal- to achieve all As going forward. His hard working, determined and competitive spirit brought him through once again, and he graduated with honors. His ambitious nature, coupled with the influence of a great childhood role model, Dr. Harris, led him to complete four additional years of medical school at Vanderbilt before going on to his residency and ultimately the United States Air Force. INSPIRED TO EMULATE As a young boy and into adolescence, Guilford was a true outdoorsman, taking every opportunity outside of school and farm-handing to be out in the fresh air hunting and fishing. He shared a passion for wetting a line with his father and on one particular fishing trip together in Indian Bay, the pair met a nice man named Dr. Haymond Harris. Dr. Harris was a surgeon in World War II and made quite a commanding impression on a teenage Guilford. He immediately recognized the good and strong character of Dr. Harris, being significantly moved by his generosity and captivated by his gentlemanly etiquette. “He made me want to become a physician,” Guilford says proudly. “I wanted to follow in his footsteps.” And that, he did. KEEPING CURRENT AND PROGRESSIVE Guilford finished his 4 year undergraduate degree, and went on to complete 4 years of medical school, both at Vanderbilt. Upon graduation, he went on to do his internship and residency work in Internal Medicine at the University of Mississippi and completed a year at
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the University of Arkansas, focusing on both Internal Medicine and Hematology. One of the best compliments he ever received in his career comes from his time treating patients at the University Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi, which, at the time, was racially segregated. One of his assignments was on an African American floor at the facility. “It was a different time then,” he recalls. “And one of the best compliments I had ever received in my career was when an African American charge nurse told me, “We really like you. You care for us, you are just like us!”” Those words were testament to Guilford’s down-to-earth personality and uncanny ability to make the patients he treated and the staff he worked with feel comfortable. Soon after he completed his residency, Dr. Dudley was drafted into the United States Air Force and was stationed at Wilford Hall Hospital on Lackland Air Force base in San Antonio. After Guilford finished his service in the United States Air Force, he brought his original vision for his life and career to fruition. He returned to Newport in 1969 and opened his own Internal Medicine clinic where he began to build his practice and treat patients locally. During this time, specialty doctors, such as cardiologists and cardiac surgeons weren’t commonly found like they are today. “A lot of my patients had cardiac problems and needed to be evaluated by a specialist,” he said. “At that time, the closest cardiac surgeon was in Memphis and I had to send a lot of patients there.” Guilford realized that if he was going to give his patients the best standard of care, he needed to stay abreast to changes and advancements in the health care field. He began attending post graduate lectures and seminars at The Heart House in Bethesda, Maryland to further his education in cardiac-related illnesses and disease. COMPANIONS IN LOVE, WORK, AND FAMILY Guilford has been married to his loving and supportive wife, Retha, for 25 years. The couple share a passion for medicine as she is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and worked side by side with Guilford for many years, strengthening his practice with her knowledge on specific areas of patient care. “She picked up areas of taking care of patients where my focus lacked, such as in preventive care,” he says. The pair had, and still have a very playful relationship. “She will tell you that we worked well together in the practice because I knew who the boss was,” he says with a wink and sly smile. “I let her believe she was!” The couple have 3 children between them, Gil, Leslie and Lydia, all of whom have become very ambitious, career driven adults, serving their communities and the State of Arkansas through their work. Both Leslie and Lydia work in education and Gil is an attorney, working for a judge on the Arkansas Supreme Court. The couple are very proud of the accomplishments and successes of their children, but among those, they get the most pleasure from the grandchildren they’ve been blessed with. Guilford and Retha are the proud grandparents of 5 sweet and special grandchildren, Lauren, Madeleine, Hans, Marion Clare and Graham.
MENTORING CAREGIVERS Guilford has served on the local level with the Arkansas Department of Health for many years. As the TB Director for Jackson County and the current Health Officer, he has always enjoyed his work in these roles. “The Health Department is committed to the health of people in the community,” Guilford says. A recent survey showed a rise in youth tobacco use in Arkansas, particularly in Jackson County, and Guilford has been part of the team working to facilitate a way to set a better example for our kids. “Presently, we are working on trying to become tobacco-free within our public parks,” he explains. He also shares his knowledge and expertise with Internal Medicine residents from Searcy, mentoring them in their clinical work by facilitating weekly medical clinics in his office. “I love sharing my knowledge with them, and at the same time learning with them as medicine is constantly changing,” he says. A DELIGHT OF A MAN While Dr. Guilford Dudley and his wife Retha are transitioning into retirement from the day-to-day operations of running the practice, they take with them some invaluable experience and profound insight from decades of one-on-one patient care. They are both grateful for the opportunity they’ve had to serve the community in which they live and provide excellent healthcare to its residents and their families. Getting a glimpse into the life of Dr. Dudley for the purpose of this feature has been a true pleasure and it is clear why he has been, and will continue to remain, a highly respected man and a pillar in the community of Newport, Arkansas. N
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Tara Salinas A leading insurance professional organization recently recognized Joey Treadway, CIC, and Stephanie McAllister, CIC, of M&P Insurance and Investment Services, for dedication and ongoing leadership in the insurance industry. The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) honored Mr. Treadway and Mrs. McAllister for ten years of successfully maintaining the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation, denoting significant commitment to advanced knowledge and customer service. “This honor is an acknowledgement of the priority
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Joey and Stephanie place on education and professional growth,” cited the Society’s President, Dr. William T. Hold, CIC, CPCU, CLU. “Customers, associates, and the insurance profession as a whole benefit from such a strong commitment to continuing education.” The CIC Program is nationally recognized as the premier continuing education program for insurance professionals, with programs offered in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the Society of CIC is a not-for-profit organization and the founding program of The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research. N
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Joseph Thomas The man’s mind was sharp and bent on making a difference. Not in all of the best ways, for his soul was twisted by tragedy too harsh to comprehend and heal from. It was this virtuous darkness that the world didn’t know how to fight; in fact, they didn’t know to stand against such broken valor because it didn’t fit into the black and white frames most sought to fit everything into. The gradient shades that fill his spectrum from the light to the underlying black was a rainbow that got no celebration; it was not parade material. His was an unseen force, only exposed thus far under the light cast back from his Sister Moon. She was his companion on mission, his partner in redemption. He knew it was right because it felt so. Did the fact that no one else would understand make it feel less right? No...It was what it was in the end, he decided, and if he were to be judged, at least the judge should know all the factors that played into his every effort. He would play this out because he knew of no other way to think, to live, to be. N 12 | The snowflakes fell like feathers on the wind...soft....white....beautiful confetti for the eternally amazed who are ever watchful.
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Jackson County Growth Large Patch
Matthew Davis, your new Jackson County Agriculture Extension Agent, was born and raised in Jackson County and is a 2009 graduate of NHS. He has an ASU degree in Agriculture Business, Marketing and Management and 7 years in Walmart Management. He is honored and blessed to be back in Jackson County to serve this community.
Today I wanted to ask a question. Have you looked out in your yard lately? We are starting to notice some green coming up through the brown as the warm-season grasses break dormancy. With that being said I wanted to share with you a disease topic from our plant clinic. Large Patch One of the most important diseases of turf is Large Patch, caused by the fungus Rhizoctonia solani. Zoysia, Bermuda, St. Augustine, and Centipede are all susceptible. Stolons and basal leaf sheaths develop water soaked black to reddish brown lesions. Irregular circular patches develop that may be from several feet to more than 25 feet in diameter. Sometimes a smoke colored or orange halo may be observed early in the morning at the margins of the patch. Diseased shoots are easily detached from their points of attachment. Roots are discolored but not rotted. In the most badly affected turf, entire lawns may be blighted. Symptoms on Bermuda usually occur earlier in the spring than on Zoysia.
755 St. Louis Street Batesville 870-793-3303 Symptoms in Zoysia occur two to eight weeks after green up, or in the autumn. Sometimes symptoms slowly disappear during the growing season as surviving tillers start filling in the killed spots. Night irrigation, shade, and excessive amounts of nitrogen increase both severity and incidence of patch diseases. Complete fertilizers with time release nitrogen should be used instead of quick release nitrogen. Apply 0.5 pound of nitrogen per thousand square feet approximately three weeks after the grass turns green in late May. No more than two pounds of nitrogen total should be applied per growing season to Zoysia. A soil test is useful to see where fertility levels are. Good drainage is essential for a healthy lawn. The turf should be de-thatched if thatch accumulates to more than 0.5” thick. De-thatching should be done while grass is actively growing. Fungicides may be applied once in the spring between March 15 and April 15, and again in the fall between September 20 and October 10. Heritage, Prostar, Eagle, Instrata, and Bayleton are labeled for Large
Patch. For large patch, soil test for pH and nutrients. Avoid night watering. Homeowners may use Spectracide Immunox Fungus Plus Insect Control for Lawns, or Scotts Lawn Fungus Control, or Bonide Infuse Systemic Disease Control Lawn and Landscape. – Credit Sherri Smith Cooperative Extension Plant Clinic The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. N
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In the Field with Randy Hoping for Good Weather In my Eye on Jackson article for March, I said that it Randy Chlapecka is an agronomist with Farmers Supply Association. He is retired from the University of Arkansas probably wouldn’t Division of Agriculture - Cooperative Extension Service hurt for March to where he served as a County Extension Agent for over 32 years. He is an avid ASU Red Wolves fan and has be a little cooler announced Newport Greyhound sporting events since and wetter than 1996. He also enjoys vegetable gardening. normal so everyone wouldn’t get too crazy about planting. Well, that’s what has happened so hopefully we have an April with good weather for planting, germination, and emergence. On the topic of April planting, up until the last few years we only really were concerned about getting rice, corn and grain sorghum planted. But from what we have seen the last several years, it may be just as important or arguably more important to get soybeans planted in April. More and more soybean growers are experiencing their highest yields from planting mid to late Maturity Group IV soybeans in April. I had one area grower tell me recently that if it got to April 10 and he wasn’t through planting rice, he would switch to soybeans and get them planted before he finished rice planting. This is a direct result of what he has seen on his farm the past few years. Anytime I am at a meeting where soybean yield contest winners speak, they almost always point to early planting as the number one key to their high yields. I continue to get more calls and questions from growers trying to manage their soybeans for higher yields. This is in stark contrast to years ago when a lot of producers used the “bare bones, minimum input” method of soybean
production. While April planting and high yielding Group IV varieties are definitely the starting point, there are several other production practices that can help realize high yields. A strict pest management program is a key component for maintaining the yield potential of the crop. Most of the yield contest winners use a seed treatment fungicide/ insecticide and make either one or two foliar fungicide applications during the reproductive stages. Weeds are controlled early and insects are controlled before they reach or exceed threshold. It is important to properly manage irrigation timing and amounts. Insuring that adequate amounts of nutrients are available is required to reach high yields. Growers should focus on maintaining proper soil pH, correcting any nutrient deficiencies, and supplementing additional potassium fertility for the most likely benefits to soybeans yield. Some growers apply supplemental nitrogen where very high yields are realistically possible. Narrow row widths can increase soybean yield by allowing the crop to reach full light interception earlier in the growing season. I was once told that a goal of high yield soybean production should be to reach full canopy closure by the first day of summer. For more information, feel free to contact me through Farmers Supply Association. My cell number is 870-3180739 and my e-mail address is randychlapecka@gmail.com. N
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2200 Missy Circle REDUCED $184,900 Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, new floor and windows, jacuzzi tub, downstairs master large shop
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2904 Smith Drive $175,000 Brick 3 br, 2.5 ba, formal living/dining, den with fireplace, sunroom, inground pool, detached office/storage
4203 Finegan, Airbase $158,500 2 units move in ready
124 Greenhaw Street, Tuckerman PENDING $149,900 Built 2014, brick 3B/2B home with open floor plan, recessed lighting, vaulted ceilings, alarm system, all electric, double garage, laminate wood floors, and above ground pool.
305 Lakeside Lane REDUCED $125,000 3 bedroom, 2 bath, brick, formal dining, den, 2 fireplaces, near high school and country club. Lots of storage.
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1108 Nancy Ave PENDING -REDUCED $115,000 Very Nice 4 bedroom, 2.5 Bath, Brick home with privacy fence, fireplace, den, living room, dining room, double garage.
1217 Nancy / NEW LISTING PENDING $110,000 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, great neighborhood in ground pool, beautiful backyard
2102 Galeria Drive PENDING $87,500 3 bedroom, 2 bath, single carport, all recently remodeled with new flooring, new sheetrock, fresh paint and carpet. Fenced back yard. Storage building.
201 Adabelle, Tuckerman $85,000 3 bedroom, 1 bath brick home near school
707 Hodges $82,500 Brick, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, den/living room, large fenced back yard, double carport with storage. New floors, new CHA, new windows.
1943 Jackson 1, Bradford $68,500 3 bedroom, 2 bath, fireplace on 2 acres with large shop/storage
212 Devine Street, Tuckerman $65,000 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Brick
102 Cameron Tuckerman $60,000 Brick, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, New CHA with carport 8 x 16 storage building
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1205 Dill Street NEW LISTING $49,000 1288 Square Feet
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Newport Chamber News New at Portfest
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.
We are very excited about three additional events coming to the PortFest Festival on June 10, 2017. HoopFest is a 3-on-3 basketball tournament that used to be a staple in the early years of the festival. The winning team takes home $1,000. The first-place team will take home $1,000 with a $500 second place award and $200 for third place. Sponsored by the NEDC, HoopFest will feature up to 50 teams consisting of up to four players each. All players must be at least 16 years of age. Games will be held from 10 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. on June 10 in the parking lot next to the park pavilion. Bandemonium, a battle of the bands competition, will feature six bands on stage at PortFest on June 10 performing 20 minute sets. Band submissions are being accepted now. Winning band gets $1,500. All Bands must submit an audio recording of the band with their application for consideration. A video or YouTube video of the band performing is preferred.
The first-place team will take home $1,500 with a $1,000 second place award and $500 for third place. PortFest has been named as a qualifier location for the US Air Guitar National Championships. Yes, this is as fun and creative as it sounds! We are excited to be the qualifier location for the mid-South. Two winners from this event will move onto the US Regionals in Kansas City, Kansas. The Bud Light US Air Guitar Championships Qualifying Event will be held June 10 at 5:30 pm. Contestants will play their “air guitar” in round one to a 60 second section of any song they choose (contestants must supply the music) in Round One. Those who advance to Round Two will play 60 seconds of a surprise song. Winners will be selected on their stage presence, technical skill and their “airness” (how they elevate air guitar playing to an art form). Find a registration form and more details at www. portfest.org and register soon before we run out of room.. N
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Central Baptist Brief
The Thermometer of Life
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 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.
One thing that I must have before I can go to sleep is pitch black darkness. Secondly, and equally important is the need for cold on the outside and warmth on the inside. In other words, I want a fan blowing nice cool air on me like the breeze off a glacier while I enjoy the layers of sheets and comforters to keep me warm. I must have it, or you can forget me catching any sleep. Another thing that I always look at, because after all I am a man, is the thermostat. I love thermostats because, unlike their useless
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counterpart, the thermometer, they let me set the temperature I want and go to bed to simply enjoy the luxury of mechanical pumps and blowers to bring me my desired climate. Warren Wiersbe, a Bible commentator, made mention of “spiritual thermostats” in one of his commentaries. He said that Paul the apostle in Philippians chapter four proved to be a man that “set the temperature” of his life. He knew what it was like to live without abundance and what it was like to live in abundance. He set the tempo of his life through the attitude of contentment. As a matter of fact, he would use a controversial statement to prove his point. He said, “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13). That’s controversial for this reason: he didn’t care what circumstances or living
Hello from the Jackson County Humane Society! We are pleased to report that, thanks to your generous support over the last year, we have been able to help a record number of abused and abandoned dogs and puppies to find forever homes. The outdated wall-mounted heaters we’ve used for so long stopped working. We have new central heat, duct work and foam insulation installed to keep our dogs warm and
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Swifton Rodeo The Swifton Rodeo will be at the corner of First Street and County Road in Swifton April 7th and 8th. Gates open at 5 pm Friday and 3 pm Saturday, Rodeo begins at 7 pm both days. Rodeo Activities: Calf Scrambling for kids 12 & under, Bronco Riding, Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping, Breakaway Goat Tying, JR & SR Cowgirl Races, Team Roping, & Bull Riding. Pre-Rodeo Activities: Vendors, Bounce Houses, Kids games such as stick horse. racing, sack racing, and saddle roping, & etc., Horseshoe Tournament, Concession, Live Entertainment. Price: $8 Adults, $5 for kids 3 to 10, 2 and under FREE. For more information, call 870.485.2662. ASUN Patron Series
The 2016-2017 ASUN Patron Series will wrap up Saturday April 8 with “Sounds of Summer,” a tribute that tells the story of America’s band - The Beach Boys.
conditions he was allowed, by God, to be in. He learned the “secret of being filled and going hungry” (Philippians 4:12). Yes, indeed, I believe it is a secret; to learn contentment in poverty is a very difficult task as you watch other people prosper and take what you so desperately need for granted. What’s more, being filled with all the riches of this world and possessing all things that the hands can grasp brings a whole new class of temptations and struggles. Now, you must manage your possessions, or watch your possessions manage you. Therefore, we are called by God to carefully practice the balance of contentment in the “both/and” and the “either/or “scenarios of life. We walk a tight rope of contentment sagging over the chasm of pleasures with the balancing pole of God’s Word to keep us upright. Are you satisfied with where God has you and what He has given you? N
dry, but now we have to pay for it. Cost of project is $8,600 and we are needing help. If you would like to donate to the winter campaign, please send payment to: JCHS, P.O. Box 154, Newport, AR 72112 Or contribute online at: https:// www.gofundme.com/jchs-winter-campaign. The Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) organization and donations are tax deductible. If you would like a receipt for your donation, please include your contact information with your donation. Thank you for your support. Sincerely, Ann Hout, JCHS President. N
Individual tickets for each performance are on sale now, but choice seats may be purchased now by supporting the series through Patron Sponsorship. Patron Sponsorship, at just $100 per couple $50 per individual, allows the sponsor to then select and purchase their season tickets in advance at more than 50% off the regular price. To become a Patron Sponsor or for more information, contact Sandra Pankey at 870.523.5453 or 870.217.3711. Manna 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 Gail Poole. at 501-4731560 or log on to www.newportpcg.com. They also accept food donations. N April 2017 | 21
Seniors, can we talk? Hardships
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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?’.
When Ruth called and asked if we could meet for lunch instead of her coming into my office I was concerned. This was a first. At lunch Ruth immediately said she had an awful February. The entire month was full of sad but real life events. A pause then Ruth asked me “What does ‘dying too soon’ mean?” Before I could say anything she said that her lifelong, best friend, Betty, died of cancer. Betty was diagnosed with cancer less than a year ago at age. . . does it really make any difference how old she was? Ruth felt that she died too soon. She lost her friend. No more phone calls about nothing. No more “how to fix the world” conversations. Ruth said one of the hardest things was when she had to take Betty out of her phone “contacts”. Fortunately, Betty had time to update her Will, think about her funeral and decide what “things” she wanted her family and friends to have to remember her by. Money was set aside to pay for her final expenses and medical bills not covered by her insurance. What a wonderful gift that was. Even notes to give Ruth her shoes, since they wore the same size. Then Ruth said that during Betty’s last days she had gotten a call about another friend, Susie. Susie’s husband died. He “had gotten sick along the way” and had a history of heart problems. He was doing fine the past few years but didn’t feel good that day. He told Betty that he wanted to go to the emergency room. As she was helping him put on his clothes, he died. Susie’s husband always took care of “their business affairs” and paid all the bills. Now Susie is totally lost – she lost her husband, had her credit card that she uses cancelled because it was in his name and has no idea what bills she has. Is his Will current? Betty will know when she finds it – somewhere in the house! At this point I understood why Ruth said February was an awful month. As I was getting ready to try to comfort her, Ruth said that her Aunt Mary turned 103rd on her birthday. Wow! 103 years old. Her Aunt Mary had not planned on living this long. In fact she has outlived her only daughter and son-in-law. She is now in a nursing home in the memory unit. A few years ago her Aunt Mary had gone into the nursing home/ rehab after she fell. Then went home and fell four more times. She then returned to the nursing home as a resident. After her initial fall, Aunt Mary had gotten all her paperwork and assets in order in case she “lived too long”. Which will happen to you - die too soon, get sick along the way or live too long? Let’s talk more about these - call me at 501-868-6650 and say “Caroline, can we talk?” N
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