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In This Issue 6/Editor’s Note Wings A’Flutter 6/Notes from the Clearing Uninfluenced 7/In the Field with Randy Nitrogen and Herbicide 8/Seniors, can we talk? How Best to Invest 9/Central Baptist Brief The Rite of Fatherhood 10/Cover Story Tonya Buford 13/Service Guide 14/NEDC Report Amazing Things Happening in the Port 16/ Unity Health Joins Mayo Clinci Care Network 17/Great Tastes Gulf Coast SeaFood 18/Things To Do 19/U of A, Division of Agri, Research & Extension Answering the “What’s for Dinner” Question 23/Newport Chamber News Newport Seniors Named Arkansas Scholars
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June is here, how did that happen...I know it was indeed one day in front of the other, but...wow. Time flies when there is fun to be had and you are having it. Anyway, hope you and yours are more than well and that we find you ready for a good read. The 2016 Tuckerman graduates are included again in this month’s issue because Tyler Sykes was missing from our roster and we wanted to make that right. Tyler Sykes is a 2016 Graduate of Tuckerman High School. He is the son of Steve and Rosemary Sykes, who reside in Tuckerman. Tyler was a member of the GROWL newspaper staff and Bulldog Yearbook Staff. He worked diligently on all of his assignments and was an asset to both staffs. We congratulate Tyler and wish him all of the best. This month, Randy Chlapecka writes about Nitrogen and Herbicide, Jarred Elliot explains the Rites of Fatherhood, Caroline Beauchamp talks investment and Julie Allen introduces some local Arkansas Scholars. Jon Chadwell exposes the amazing things happening in Newport, Sarah Metzger asks, ‘What’s for Dinner,’ Adrienne Freeman makes Gulf Coast SeaFoods and Kacey Burge introduces Powerful Woman, Tonya Buford. We have Things To Do and more, so tag along and enjoy. N
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Joseph Thomas She watches you come and go and wonders what your day is like. She sees expressions of joy, frustration, unreadable and blank. She opens the gate for you no matter the weather and gives you a nod in address and a genuine smile. She knows nothing about you other than the clues she Sherlocks from your attire and accoutrement. You know nothing about her and you most assuredly never will. Your lives intersect in silence and unwind moment after moment. She sometimes ponders what would happen if the ice could be broken, but she lets it be and so it goes and your lives both go uninfluenced by one another, for better or worse. N 6 | We are word of mouth for your eyes.
In the Field with Randy Nitrogen and Herbicide The 2016 crop continues to be ahead of schedule as I write this month’s In the Field column on May 15th. The rice and corn crops are shaping up well although we are needing a dry period to get the preflood nitrogen out on the rice crop. There were more soybeans planted in April than I can ever remember and many of those look good especially if they were planted in fields that drain well. It’s hard to believe, but there is rice in Jackson County predicted by the DD50 Computerized Rice Management Program to enter the reproductive stage of development as early as June 3rd. The Clearfield 151 variety is quick to midseason (beginning of the reproductive stage) and producers need to remember that if they have this variety planted. There are some important management considerations to keep in mind during this midseason stage of development. Two of the most important are midseason nitrogen management and herbicide applications for the control of black-seeded weeds. While the early (preflood) nitrogen application is the most important when it comes to setting yield potential, the midseason application can also be important especially if the early application was not applied efficiently (at the right rate at the right time and followed by appropriate water management). For rice varieties (non-hybrids), the typical midseason nitrogen timing is between green ring (beginning internode elongation) and half-inch internode. The normal rate is 100 pounds of urea per acre. For the Rice Tec hybrids, it is recommended that 65 pounds of urea per acre be applied at the boot stage. There has been one tweak made to the midseason timing recommendation for rice varieties. Two criteria must now be met. The rice should at least be at green ring and it should also be at least 3 weeks since the preflood nitrogen was activated before midseason nitrogen applications are made. It takes around 3 weeks for the early nitrogen to be taken up by the rice plant and if more nitrogen is applied before that 3 weeks is up the rice plant cannot effectively utilize that nitrogen. Recent research has consistently shown a yield advantage to following this recommendation. The black-seeded weeds which include coffeebean, indigo, and morningglory can result in a price dockage if found when the rice is sold. While many of these weeds are controlled with earlier herbicide applications, midseason applications of 2,4-D and/or Grandstand are often used to finish the job. 2,4-D is very effective on coffeebean and morningglory with a rating of 9. It is only rated a 5 on indigo. It has a very narrow window of application, basically from green ring to one-half inch internode. Grandstand plus propanil is effective on all 3 of these black-seeded weeds. The advantages of this combination include having better activity on indigo than 2,4-D plus a wider window of application. Applications can be made from 3-leaf rice all the way to half-inch internode. Flood water should cover the soil surface and root area of the rice plants to prevent injury to the rice. For more information, feel free to contact me at the Tuckerman Office of Farmers Supply Association (870-3491316), on my cell at (870-318-0739), Chlapecka is an agronomist with Farmers or by e-mail at randychlapecka@gmail. Randy Supply Association. He is retired from the University com. N of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - Cooperative
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Seniors, can we talk? How Best to Invest
“How did I get here so fast? Just the other day . . .” Does that sound like something you’ve said or thought? Time does fly by. Just the other day you may have been thinking retirement is so very far away. And now you’re here – you’re either thinking about retiring, retiring or already retired. Things are a changin’. As a friend said “the more I think about retiring the farther I push that date back.” It does seem that for many “75” is the new “65”. Many are working longer. Why? Ruth came in the other day and we started talking about this. She said some of her friends absolutely love their jobs and don’t want to walk away from them. Others are finding out that there is no money to fund their business buy sell agreement - the “new potential owners” don’t have any money to pay them for their business. And some are, well, scared. Scared of the unknown. No more pay checks. No immediate way to earn money. A fixed income with unpredictable monthly bills. Interest rates are down (and have been). Your money may not be earning what it was, so you may have less accumulated than you had planned. Ruth and I were talking about my cousin, Mike. (Yes, Ruth knows my cousin. She had a crush on him when he was a soda jerk at the drug store.) Mike is retired and has a Certificate of Deposit (CD) coming due. The interest rates he’s seen are, well, tiny. Mike called the other day and asked about interest rates on annuities. I asked him what he was going to use this money for – to pay monthly bills or to accumulate. If he wants or needs this money to pay monthly bills, he may want something that guarantees a set amount of monthly income based on what he puts in it. He could get, for example, $575 a month guaranteed for the rest of his life – regardless of when he dies. Then when he dies his wife will continue to get the $575 every month until she dies. If interest rates go down, he’ll get $575 a month. If interest rates go up, he’ll get $575 a month. This will make it easy to plan and budget because now he’ll have more “fixed” income that he knows he can count on. If he wants his money to accumulate and earn interest, he may want a plan with a guaranteed interest rate. Current interest rates vary from 2.00% to even 3.00% based on how long you want to leave your money in it. There is an early withdrawal (or surrender) charge just like he has with his CD. Now Ruth wants to know about her options because her CD is getting ready to mature! If you want to talk about “details”, call me at 501-868-6650 and say “Caroline, can we talk about options for me?” Yes, rates Caroline Beauchamp is a local insurance agent are subject to change. for M & P Insurance & Investment Services. She offers personalized life and health insurance N solutions and is known for her widelypublished informational column, ‘Caroline, Can We Talk?’.
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Tara Salinas M&P Community Bancshares is pleased to announce that Mike Ennis has joined their Merchants and Planters Bank team as a mortgage loan processor in the mortgage lending department. Mike is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate packaging of mortgage loans from preapproval to closing. Mike is a life-long resident of Batesville, a graduate of Lyon College, and he brings 13 years of service in the banking and real estate industries to the organization. In making the announcement, Jim S. Gowen, Jr., President and CEO, said, “We are very pleased to have Mike join our banking family. His experience, education, and values make him a great fit for the organization, and a true asset in our lending department.” Ennis and his wife Oana have 3 children: Mila – 8, Eamon – 6 and Jesse 7 months. They are active members of the Fellowship Bible Church and also own their own publishing company. In his spare time, Mike enjoys writing and traveling. Mike’s office is located in the Batesville Office of Merchants and Planters Bank, 555 East Main Street. You may also reach him by phone at 793-3600. N
Central Baptist Brief
The Rite of Fatherhood In the Bible, God bears many titles and holds many attributes that so aptly describe not only His behavior, but even His nature. One of them is Father. Have you ever asked why that is? Have you ever attempted to plumb the depths of all the implications of our God not simply being the Creator, but also a Father? They are immeasurable! With that being the fact at hand, it leaves us, especially men, with a very noble charge; to be like Him in his being a Father to us. Inherent in the gospel message, or also known as the “good news of Christ” is the doctrine of redemption that also draws allusion to adoption. Those who call upon the name of Jesus in repentance of sin and faith in Him alone can lay claim to God as Father! And not only that, but those persons receive the Holy Spirit in “which we cry out abba, Father” (Romans 8:15). Abba being a term of endearment that closely shares the same manner and expression that the very Son of God was crying out in His moment of agony and despair in the garden of Gethsemane! Plainly stated, we can cry out to God in the deepest confidence that we can be heard, listened to, responded toward, and even promised of attention! What a blessing; He who was once our rightful judge has become our caring Father! Therefore, as men and as fathers, we are to display the same affection, tenderness, provision, grace and love as our Heavenly Father towards us. it is a sacred and divine appointment to each and every man that holds a claim to the faith. It is a very challenging and puzzling employment because we are imperfect, unlike God, so therefore we will encounter various trials and dark days. But praise be to our God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we can count on a heavenly standard to look to and draw from as a means of what it truly looks like to be not only a dad, but a father. Being a father takes diligence, vigilance, focus, time and lots of effort, but next to marriage, there will never be a more compelling message of grace communicated to this lost world than when an earthly father imitates his Heavenly Father. May God bless all of you fathers this year! N
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Arkansas State University-Newport will host an Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Boating Education course Thursday, June 16 from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in room 127 of Walton Hall on the Newport campus. Pre-registration for the class is required and may be done by logging onto https://register-ed.com/events/ view/83245. Boating Education manuals will be provided, but students will need to bring a pen or pencil. There will be a one-hour break for lunch. There is no fee for the class. For children ages 17 and under, parents must complete a permission slip, which is located at http://www.agfc. com/education/Documents/BoatingEdPermission.pdf. Please bring the signed form to class. Anyone born on or after January 1, 1986 and of legal age to operate a motorboat or sailboat, must have successfully completed an approved AGFC Boating Education Course and carry proof while operating a motorboat or sailboat on Arkansas Water. - To operate a motorboat powered by an engine of 10 horsepower or more, a person must be 12 or older, or be under the direct supervision of a person at least 18 years old. - To operate a personal watercraft, a person must be 16 or older, be 12 to 15 years old and be under the direct supervision of a person at least 18 years old, or be under 12 and be under direct supervision of a person at least 21 years old. N
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Eye On Cover Story Tonya Buford
Tonya Buford has a true love and respect for Jackson County, particularly downtown Newport, and is proud to be a part of this community. Raising her family and starting her own business amid the beautiful and historically-rich backdrop of this unique river town, Tonya proves her dedication to her children at home and to her clients at the Blue Bridge Salon & Spa each and every day. Because of this, she’s worked her way into the spotlight as we recognize some of the areas most successful working females as part of our “Powerful Women” series in Eye On Jackson magazine. Observation to Inspiration Tonya’s father worked for Entergy Corporation and moved the family from West Helena, AR to Independence County to work at the new plant the company built in Newark. At the age of 4, Tonya Buford settled into a lovely home in the town of Moorefield with her father, Joe Corbitt and mother, Laura where she would spend most of her young life and attend school at Sulpher Rock School District. The family home in Moorefield was the setting for many of Tonya’s cherished childhood memories. “My childhood was great,” Tonya shares, “one of my fondest memories was strolling down to the nearby creek with my mom and younger brother Blake.” She considers herself very blessed to be raised in a loving family amid the peacefulness of such a scenic and picturesque town. For a few years, Tonya’s Aunt Janie and her three children lived with her family, setting the stage for many great summer days playing softball in the backyard and running around the neighborhood with her brother and cousins. Aunt Janie also played a very significant part in Tonya’s young life. She was a hairdresser. Tonya can recall watching her aunt work with clients’ hair, and was so inspired that she gathered up her perm rods and began practicing rolling her Miss Piggy doll’s hair. This was just the beginning for Tonya, as she would soon progress from cutting, primping and curling all her dolls’ hair as a little girl, to being a successful and accomplished hair stylist and salon owner as an adult. Family, Friends, & Fun Tonya is married to Sean Buford, a local 4th generation farmer in Jackson County and also the manager at Breckenridge-Union Water. She met Sean in December of 2008 when she went to Newport to visit her friend, Pat Davis. It didn’t take long for the pair to fall in love and on a Vegas vacation on the 4th of July in 2009, Sean proposed. The happy couple married the following month and the rest is history! Tonya and Sean have 3 children, and for Tonya, being a mother, is one of her greatest joys. Her hobbies and interests consist of any and everything her children are involved in. She loves attending their practices and games,
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and the door of her home is always open to her children’s friends for fun and sleepovers. “There is nothing better on the weekends than having a yard full of happy kids making S’mores on the fire,” she admits with a smile. Her oldest son, Brady Cook (12), loves football and baseball, and their daughter, Harlee Buford, plays volleyball. The Bufords stay very busy supporting their children’s athletic activities, and loving every minute! When showing up for practices and games, they always have their youngest son, Case Buford (4), in tow, and him being a typical boy, he’s always looking for ways to get dirty. “I believe he will have a love for farming just like his daddy,” Tonya predicts of her youngest son’s love for the outdoors. College Confirms Calling After graduating from Sulpher Rock High School, Tonya received a scholarship for UCA, but after her first semester, she decided to leave college to pursue her true calling and passion, Cosmetology. “When I called my mom to tell her I dropped out she said ‘What!?’” Tonya remembers, “But I knew what I wanted to do in life, and I knew I couldn’t achieve it there.” So, it was off to Searcy Beauty School where she obtained her license in cosmetology in 1998. Her first job after graduation was at Cutters Corner in Batesville where she worked for Julie Gregg. However, she only stayed at Cutters Corner for about 6 months because her father was transferred with Entergy to Louisiana, and she followed her folks down south. It wasn’t long before Tonya secured a job in Hammond, LA, at Super Cuts where her skill set, experience, and speed as a hair dresser matured. A year later, Tonya’s father had been transferred again. In order to remain close to her family, Tonya relocated to Baton Rouge where she met and was mentored by Master Barber, Bobbie Favaron. Bobbie took Tonya as an apprentice, fine-tuned her skills, and introduced her to new foiling techniques in hair color. After 2 years of training and mentoring with Bobbie, Tonya decided to return to her home state of Arkansas after her family had once again been transferred, but this time to Mississippi. Back in Batesville, AR, Tonya reconnected with her first place of employment as a cosmetologist, Cutters Corner. However, this time she had a wealth of experience and an entirely new skill set to offer. Tonya’s time back with Julie Gregg and Cutters Corner played a very significant role in Tonya’s life as she was being molded into the stylist and business owner she is today. Under Julie’s tutelage, Tonya continued to expand her knowledge of business and cosmetology. “I always admired Julie and the way she carried herself, her passion for hair and the business,” Tonya shares, “The girls there became like family, and I admired them all.” Passion to Prosperity
After Tonya married her husband, Sean, she made the decision to move to Newport, AR, resulting in the need to leave her position at Cutters Corner. With all the knowledge, experience, and passion for her craft, Tonya was ready to take on the challenge of opening a salon of her own. The Beauty Lounge was opened on McClain Street in Newport making Tonya an official business owner. She brought on stylist, Brittney Gilleylen, and the pair built up a solid reputation with an impressive clientele in that small 2 station salon. It wasn’t long before Tonya desired more. On her drive home one day, Tonya noticed an interesting little building being renovated which had beautiful, arched windows and was surrounded with gorgeous, blooming roses. Wondering what it was going to be, she started probing to see if her clients had any information. Soon, she found out that the building that had been catching her eye every day belonged to a man named Ed Williams. Tonya immediately called Ed, and inquired about the space. As it turned out, Ed was just finishing the exterior and wanted to design the inside to fit the needs of the potential business that would occupy it. Tonya met with Ed to see the building that very afternoon, and as soon as she saw it, she fell in love. “I knew this was a very special place,” she said of the beautiful historic architecture and sense of nostalgia she felt when she
walked through the doors. She purchased the building, and she and Ed started collaborating on ideas for the design of the salon. The two worked heartily on bringing Tonya’s vision to fruition while preserving the historic richness of the space, the block and brick work that graced both the interior and exterior, the tin conduit, and the original door from the previous business of the past. “I really wanted to honor what it was,” Tonya affirms of her desire to pay respect to the authenticity of the building and the story it told of downtown Newport’s past. The Blue Bridge The Bridge salon and spa got its name the moment Tonya saw it. “I wanted to give a nod to nostalgic Newport and just couldn’t think of a better name for it as you can see the blue bridge in the background,” she says. “I love that we are downtown and it conjures up so many cherished memories for the people that come in.” Often times, clients will share stories about how they can remember coming downtown to local businesses from the past, and will reminisce with each other about what used to be. “I am grateful that I get to preserve a little bit of what has been in our wonderful town that I love and can now call home,” she says thoughtfully. At the Blue Bridge, clients can expect some of the best hair cuts and color Newport has to offer. “We are capable of providing services that people go out of town to get,” Tonya says of her and her staff members’ 32 plus years of combined experience. They provide services for men, women and children for every occasion. The stylists include Tonya, Dakota Metcalf, and Brittney Gilleylen and, collectively, they cut hair, style hair for formals, do tape-in extensions, perms, and various coloring services from highlights to balayage. At Blue Bridge, they also offer teeth whitening and spray tans by Amber Boozer. In August, the salon will add the much desired service of massage to their repertoire. Tonya is confident in saying, “We can meet basically any beauty need.” Inspiring the Renaissance Tonya’s favorite thing about owning a business in Newport is being a part of reviving the downtown area. Her hope is that other local business owners will consider the downtown area as home for their businesses and join in rekindling the renaissance of Newport. “We couldn’t imagine being anywhere else,” she says. Tonya Buford brings “beauty” not only to the city of Newport, AR, but also Clare Burge has a Master’s degree in to its residents! She Kacey Professional Writing from Chatham Univertruly is an asset and sity. She has written for a Southwest Florida magazine and because of her outinspiration to her lifestyles standing work, she was featured in REAL as a contributing copy writer and community, and an Magazine editor. She has worked as a debt content writer for a financial advice website and had overall remarkable a successful freelance career for several years. woman!. N Kacey spends most of her free time with her husband, daugther and three rescue dogs, enjoying the outdoors and exploring what the state of Arkansas has to offer.
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NEDC Report Amazing Things Happening in the Port All one has to do is drive around Newport to see that a lot is happening. One of the most active construction periods in Newport’s history is underway. New buildings popping up, older buildings being renovated for new purposes and much of the economic development happening now is because of seeds that have been planted over the last decade and a half. New seeds are currently being planted for the future. Senator Boozman has placed a provision in an appropriations bill that will pave the way for Interstate status for U.S. 67. Now, locally we all call it the Interstate, and 67 is built to Interstate standards, however, it is not officially an Interstate and that does impact us when we are recruiting industries to our area. The language in the bill designates U.S. Highway 67 from North Little Rock to Walnut Ridge as “Future I-57.” Eventually this would create a corridor that would extend from Little Rock to Chicago and bring more traffic and more opportunities to Jackson County. The Newport Economic Development Commission and Chambers of Commerce in Bald Knob, Cabot, Jacksonville, Lawrence County, Newport, Sherwood and Searcy have all passed resolutions of support for the I-57 designation. Jonesboro and other communities in northeast Arkansas have also been working hard to support the effort. The City of Newport, Jackson County and the Newport Economic Development Commission are working to create a “White River Regional Port Authority” in Jackson County. The Newport-Jackson County Industrial Development Bond Board owns property along the river that would be ideal for a port facility. Letters from shippers who would use the river will be necessary to get the channel on the White River navigable year-round. However, without a port facility, the only shippers who can give such a letter are very large companies. By creating a port authority and a small loading and unloading facility, Newport and Jackson County can open up the possibility of shipping on the river to a wider range of businesses and to local famers. This effort will be the first step in a journey to get the river back to where it can be used for regular navigation. These are just two of several efforts to plant infrastructure seeds that will lead to future economic growth. In the near future you will hear about the Creative Economy Incubator, the Arkansas Downtown Network designation, the Secondary Career Center and much more. The proud past is being preserved, the exciting present has arrived and the bright future is being prepared for every single Jon Chadwell is the executive director the Newport Economic Development day by a host of people of Commission (NEDC). The NEDC is funded who live in and who love by a ½ cent sales tax collected in Newport and works to assist in the development of Jackson County. N business and industry in Jackson County. 14 | We are word of mouth for your eyes.
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Unity Health Joins Mayo Clinci Care Network Margaret A. Goodman Unity Health has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a network of health care providers committed to better serving patients and their families through collaboration. Unity Health is the first health care organization in Arkansas to join the network. The formal agreement gives Unity Health access to the latest Mayo Clinic knowledge and promotes collaboration among physicians to benefit patients. Through these shared resources, more patients can get answers to complex medical questions-and peace of mind-while staying close to home. "Our membership in the Mayo Clinic Care Network is the result of our shared commitment to improve the delivery of health care through high-quality, evidence based medical care and treatment," says John Henderson, M.D., chief medical officer, Unity Health. "Although some patients will still need to travel to Mayo Clinic for specialty care not available in our community, by sharing medical expertise through the Mayo Clinic Care Network, we hope to provide most patients with the ability to stay close to home for care whenever possible." As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Unity Health will work with Mayo to share medical knowledge in ways that enhance patient care. Network products and services include: • eConsults that enable Unity Health physicians to connect electronically with Mayo specialists for additional input on a patient's care • AskMayoExpert database that offers point-of-care, Mayo-vetted information on disease management, care guidelines, treatment recommendation and reference
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materials for medical conditions Health care consulting that enables Unity Health to learn more about Mayo's clinical, operational and business models, including their design and implementation • eTumor Board conferences that invite Unity Health physicians to present and discuss management of complex cancer cases with a multidisciplinaary panel of Mayo specialists and other network members Unity Health providers also can access Mayo's extensive library of patient education materials and view archived Mayo Clinic grand rounds presentations that feature Mayo physicians and scientists. "We are pleased to welcome Unity Health to the Mayo Clinic Care Network," says Ryan Uitti, M. D., medical director, Southeast Region, Mayo Clinic Care Network. "Patient-centered care is the foundation of our collaboration. We are eager to work toward our common goal of improving the delivery of health care for our patients." Founded in 1967, Unity Health is the largest employer in a seven-county area with more than 2,000 associates. With three hospital locations and more than 15 clinics, including primary care, oncology, cardiology, behavioral health and orthopedic care, Unity Health provides medical staff of more than 150 physicians who specialize in various areas of health care. Unity Health and other members of the care network remain independent, but share Mayo's commitment to improve the quality and delivery of health care. Launched in 2011, the network has more than 35 member organizations in the U.S., Mexico, Puerto Rico and Singapore. N •
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Gulf Coast SeaFood The oppressive heat and humidity seem to get the best of many Arkansans in the steamy summer months and while the Natural State has multiple places to relax and rejuvenate, many families migrate to the “Redneck Riviera,” that strip of land that includes roughly 200 miles across the Southern coast bracketed by Alabama and Georgia. Although the aquamarine Gulf of Mexico and the “sugar white” sand are enticing enough on their own, the freshest and best seafood is available throughout the area. Even in the aftermath of disasters such as Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the British Petroleum oil spill in 2010, the Federal Department of Agriculture declares that Gulf seafood is safe. The sweet shrimp, briny oysters, meaty scallops and numerous varieties of hearty fish such as amberjack and grouper make for delicious dinners enjoyed outdoors in the wake of the soft surf sounds. Fish is a low-fat high quality protein. Fish is filled with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins such as D and B2, is rich in calcium, phosphorus and a great source of minerals, such as iron, zinc, iodine, magnesium, and potassium. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least two times per week as part of a healthy diet. Fish is packed with protein, vitamins, and nutrients that can lower blood pressure and help reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Whether transported back home in iced coolers or purchased in land-locked Arkansas, fish and seafood are quick and easy to prepare. Little cooking is required (shrimp is ready to serve in about three minutes!); sauces and seasoning are usually simple to allow the flavors to shine through. Chargrilled Oysters (signature dish served at Drago’s in New Orleans) These can be done under the broiler, but the charcoal grill really adds delicious char and drama! Cooks tip: save your oyster shells from a dinner out – they can be sterilized in the dishwasher and reused with bulk-packed oysters when fresh shucked aren’t available. 16 oysters, on the half shell 1/2 cup butter 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese (not canned) 1/4 cup fresh finely chopped parsley Directions: Heat the grill to med-high. Melt butter with garlic and pepper in a large skillet. Spoon some of the melted butter mixture onto each oyster. Add a pinch of the cheese to each oyster and a pinch of parsley. Place oysters on the grill. Grill oysters until they are hot, bubbly and puffed, about 8 minutes.
Easy Shrimp Boil For casual serving, line the table top with newspapers and pour out for all to enjoy. Crabs or crawfish can easily be added at the same time as the shrimp. Crab boil seasoning, 2 teaspoons per quart of water 12 red new potatoes 6 (4-inch) smoked sausage link sausage 6 ears fresh corn 3 pounds fresh shrimp, unpeeled Directions Fill a large pot with enough water to cover all of the ingredients. Add the crab boil seasoning and bring to a boil. Adjust the amount to suit your taste. When the water is boiling, add the potatoes and sausage. Cook on medium heat for 20 minutes. Add corn and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for no more than 3 minutes. Drain and serve with warm bread. N
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.
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Things To Do IMRAC Membership Drive
The Iron Mountain Regional Arts Council (IMRAC) is having its annual membership drive. You can help support the arts and local events by becoming a member for $20 per single, $30 per couple or $40 family membership. IMRAC hosts a variety of events annually including Meet the Authors, sending children to Harding for live theater productions and other art & education programs for children. They also sponsor local events like Depot Days, the Delta Visual Arts Show, Portfest. Membership dues can be sent to IMRAC, P.O. Box 1511, Newport, AR 72112. Angela R. Green Exhibit Artist Angela R. Green will be the 3rd artist featured in the Delta Visual Arts Series in downtown Newport. Please make plans to attend her reception from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on June 13 in the Newport Business Resource Center at 201 Hazel Street in Newport. Call 870.523.1009 for more information. Farmer’s Market Don’t forget to stop by the Farmers Market every Saturday and Wednesday mornings starting at 7 a.m. Located in the market pavilion next to Newport Lake
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June through October. 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. 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 Cynthia Lochridge. at 870-219-0857 or can log on to www.newportpcg.com. They also accept food donations. N
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U of A, Division of Agri, Research & Extension Answering the “What’s for Dinner” Question What’s for dinner? This dreaded three word sentence we hear every day. I don’t like that question. It makes me want to say, “I don’t know; what are you making?” What happens on nights like this at your house? If you are like many and you haven’t planned and you’re too tired to come up with something, you grab take out, right? But this isn’t good on your budget or waistline. So, what is the solution? It has many names – freezer meals, once a month cooking, investment cooking – but what it can be is a lifesaver for your time, budget and waistline. I always keep cooked ground beef and chicken in my freezer. Then when I need them for a recipe, I have the beginning of my meal. I package them in 1 pound and 2 pound containers so that step in my recipe is already finished. I also do this for ingredients such as diced onion, peppers, and other vegetables. I do a mix of this and one-dish meals like casseroles, chili and stew. That way, you don’t get tired of casseroles, but also have ingredients on hand to throw together a fast meal. To get started, think about planning multiple meals at one time. Look over your recipes and sales papers; be sure to check the pantry to see what you already have on hand. Did you find ground beef & Italian sausage on sale? Buy extra for freezer meals, and plan to make ahead spaghetti sauce, lasagna or baked ziti to freeze for later. Whole chicken on sale? Buy several and cook, debone, freeze the broth and freeze the chicken for chicken and dumplings, chicken salad, quesadillas, chicken spaghetti. The list is endless. This is such a time saver when I want to make chicken and dumplings, but don’t have time to stew and debone the chicken. I have everything in the freezer I need and only have to worry about the dumplings. Now create your shopping and cooking plan. Need ground beef for hamburgers, stew, etc.? Figure out how much you will need altogether and write that amount on your shopping list. Do the same for all other ingredients. Now, you are ready to shop. Get to the store early to avoid the rush. Purchase all food items, process, package, and freeze any straight-to-freezer items. Now gather utensils, cookware, and pans. I made the mistake once of using my nice baking dishes to freeze my lasagna in. I learned my lesson with that and now my freezer meals go in foil baking pans. I can reuse them a time or two, of just toss them once empty, if I don’t feel like washing it. If it is something that can go in a freezer bag, that is even better. Keep a variety of sizes but remember, they must be freezer bags; regular bags are not as thick and will not provide enough protection against freezer burn. I fill the bag, flatten it out and seal it, removing as much air as possible. Then I lay them on baking sheets in the freezer until frozen firm. This keeps them from falling between the shelving racks and freezing around the wire shelves. This works really well with meat, soup, or anything else that can be poured into a bag and frozen flat. It saves space in your freezer because it allows you to freeze them flat and stack them as high as possible. Finally, it’s cooking day. All ingredients and equipment is handy and you are ready to start. Perform all chopping, slicing, crushing, and grating tasks at one time. Start with recipes that will take the longest to cook, such as marinara sauce or chili. Do all possible projects together. When sautéing onions for marinara sauce, sauté onions required for all recipes; brown ground beef all at the same time, etc. Assemble recipes one at a time and set aside common ingredients. Move from recipe to recipe until all are completed. Using freezer tape or a permanent marker, label everything with the recipe name, cooking directions and date. If you are Sarah Henry Metzger is County cooking from frozen, you will need to adjust the cooking time. Extension Agent Staff Chair for the of Arkansas Division of I keep a list on my freezer to track my freezer inventory. University Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service. She has worked for When I add diced onions, I write it down. I just added three Extension the last 9 years, after obtaining a BS and MS from the casseroles of macaroni and cheese, write them down. As I remove University of Central Arkansas. She in the following 4 initiative each meal, I mark it off the list as well. This makes it much easier works areas: Food and nutrition, health & aging, resource management and to know what I have on hand and what needs to be made again. Marriage, parenting and Family Also, 4-H is another important Want more information on freezer cooking? Contact me at Life. program she oversees. Her free time is spent with her two boys. 870-523-7450 or smetzger@uaex.edu. N
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Newport Chamber News Newport Seniors Named Arkansas Scholars Six Newport High School seniors have been named 2016 Arkansas Scholars. The Arkansas Scholars program is sponsored by the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce and is used to motivate high school students. This program was developed in Texas and has been in Arkansas since 1994. It encourages academic achievement by high school students (grades 9-12) and begins with in-class presentations by local business leaders to second semester eighth graders. Through a PowerPoint presentation and discussion, these students are told what businesses look for in employees, the salaries of various jobs and the importance of doing well in school. Students are asked to reach the following four goals while in high school: • To make semester grades of “C” or above in all academic courses; • To achieve a 95% or better attendance; • Complete the recommended courses to prepare for post-secondary education; • To complete high school in eight consecutive semesters. Graduating seniors who have achieved all of these specific goals are designated as Arkansas Scholars. This year’s Scholars are Zach Altom, Sara Baker, Sam Bowen, Diana Huynh, Madeline Lewis and Anna Mears.
Scholars received a certificate at the high school’s awards event, and an Arkansas Scholars seal will be placed on their high school transcripts. Several in-state colleges offer incentives to Arkansas Scholars such as free books or tuition. The Scholars, their parents and school administrators were treated to a cookout on May 12 at the Legion Hut. Cookout sponsors included Merchants & Planters Bank, ASUNewport, Cash Saver, Unity Health - Harris Medical Center and several local businesses that donated items for goody bags. During the cookout, students learned that they have each been awarded a $300 scholarship from ASU-Newport in recognition of their success in the Arkansas Scholars program. In addition to the cookout, the Arkansas Scholars committee of the Chamber of Commerce offered job shadowing opportunities at area businesses for eligible juniors and a cake dessert for eligible sophomores who are still on track to become Arkansas Scholars when they graduate. Presentations were also given to all eighth graders about the Arkansas Scholars program. N
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.