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In This Issue 6/ Editor’s Note Good Grief
7/ Church of God Offerings The Word
8/ Cherri Design
Toe-Kick Ideas
8/ Trending @ ASUN
Campus Connections
11/ Adventures in Arkansas
Main Street Batesville in October
12/ Seniors, Can We Talk?
Freedom to Make Mistakes
14/ Things To Do
16/ Local Faces 22/ Cover Story
Myra Wood’s Colorful Covid Garden
24/ Church Directory 25/ In The Field with Randy Wheat Planting Season
27/ DownTown Guide 28/ Tasty Talk Potassium
29/ Batesville Area Arts Council 30/ Thyme Enough
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Editor’s Note
Good Grief
Joseph Thomas As I write this on the morning of September 22, my Legendary Uncle Loman Boyce Johnson just passed. He was a Mountain Man out of the mountains, steeled as if by cast iron and already missed. My Amazing Father-InLaw, Sam we lost just days ago. I am at a loss for words as we have lost so many wonderful people this year; brothers, sisters, friends, parents... In my time with my wife and her precious mother, Daisy, we were comforted by so many great new friends and Sam’s wonderful children. I was struck with how many amazing people Sam collected in his life and I am a better man for having met, known and loved Sam Mains. And now, I am all the better for having met most everyone he loved. To all of those who have been lost to us, WE hope you know how much you were loved and just how important you still are to us and how the reflection of your presence still shines so brilliantly. For those of us who are left behind, may our days ahead, though darker without their presence, grow ever brighter as we remember them in their childrens’ smiles, as we see them in gestures and phrases we knew them so well for and in our love for one another as we gather to share stories of our time with them. Also, our hearts are with the London family of Grubbs.
enjoy this cooler breath of weather as we all find the end of this 2020. Do you want to share your story, your experience with social distancing, your loss or struggle or success. Reach out and share with us on facebook or email me. You can find our usual drop list by clicking on the drop list tab at eyeonmag.com. While we are delivery during this shut down, I’ll post our drop list each month. If you are seeing our magazines in your area and have something to share, please email me at eyeonjoseph@gmail.com. N
This month, we are happy to share submissions from our usual array of wonderful writers, plus the return of Karin Huffman; Caroline Beauchamp, Randy Chlapecka, Nelson and Sandy Barnett, Dr. Sandra Massey, Cherri Rodgers, Hanna Rogers, and Karin Huffman. I have the pleasure of sharing Myra Wood’s Colorful COVID Garden. We have the usual goods for your perusing pleasure, so dig in and
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Rob Montgomery is pastor of The Church of God at 1850 Bethesda Rd in Batesville. He and his wife Amy have four daughters, Emma, Madison, Kaylee, and Lydia. After serving over 22 years in the U.S. Air Force, Rob and his family now call Independence County home. After a life of service in the military, Rob is dedicated to a life of service to others in the ministry.
doesn’t want the seed to take root. He doesn’t want something powerful, something amazing, to grow inside of you. I want to encourage you today and every day, when you hear God’s word, take time to stop, listen, think, and pray. Don’t let the seed be taken away immediately. Let it take root in your heart so that God can accomplish something amazing in you and in your life. N
Mark 4:4 – “And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and fowls of the air came and devoured it up.” Mark 4:15 – “And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.” In this parable, the way side is simply the traveled road. Life is often described using such a metaphor: the traveled road. There are ups and there are downs. There are turns and there are detours. Sometimes you go fast and sometimes you’re just a slow moving vehicle. There is a definite beginning and there is a definite ending. On life’s journey, we are told the seeds of God’s word are sown here. Paul tells us in Romans 10:7, “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” In verse 15, Jesus tells us that after hearing the word, the seed moves into our hearts. Isn’t that interesting! Any time you hear God’s word, it’s like a seed is planted directly in your heart. However, lurking in the distance is Satan. Jesus calls him a thief in John 10:10 and says, “The thief cometh not, but for to steal…” In fact, Jesus says that as soon as you hear the word, Satan comes immediately to take it away. What can I learn? In our busy lives on the way side, we need to learn to stop, listen, think, and pray. The word of God is lifegiving, life-creating, life-altering, and powerful. Of course Satan wants to take it away! He doesn’t want you to be changed. He
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Cherri Design
Toe-Kick Ideas
Cherri Rodgers has a B.S. In Interior Design from UCA. She is active in several local ministries & community projects. Most of all, she values time with her family and grandson. Cherri's Interior Design is available for both residential & commercial design or decorating needs. Cherri owns The Kitchen Shop at 2485 Harrison St. for all your kitchen needs.
If you are like most homeowners, you are always looking for more storage in your home. It seems that there is never enough storage, especially in the kitchen for all our cooking supplies. I discovered some fairly new products that I really like, as they add more storage and utilize wasted space. Hopefully, some of these ideas will appeal to you and be easy to implement. Toe kick space, or what is known as Mop Boards on the East Coast, offers unused space for drawers. This is the space found between your lower cabinets and the floor (where your toes are when standing at cabinets). In most of our kitchens, it seems to be where crumbs collect. These drawers can easily hold muffin tins, baking sheets, trays, serving platters or items you rarely use. Most cabinetry companies simply call this drawer a toe-kick drawer, and this can be a Saturday DIY project. Many toe-kick drawers come with a push latch, so you can tap it against your foot, gliding it open or shut. Kraftmaid, sold at Home Depot, is one of the companies that offers these toe-kick drawers. In addition to great kitchenware storage, these
drawers are also used for small folding step ladders, which are much safer than standing on a chair. This close proximity allows for easy reach of top cabinets. I rarely use my step ladder, so this would save valuable pantry or closet space. Another drawer idea suggestion is keeping your pet’s food bowl tucked out of sight when not in use. My personal favorite is the toe-kick vacuum. How cool is this idea! If you do not need another drawer, utilize this space to make cleaning up easier. We typically sweep our crumbs into a dustpan, and then dump them in the trash. Well, not anymore, as you just sweep everything into this four-inch space, and the vacuum sucks it up. After ten seconds, the toekick vacuum automatically shuts off, and all that dust goes into a reusable bag. Moms, I can see your children sweeping the kitchen for you now, just so they can play with the new vacuum. Keep in mind that these toe-kick drawers can be installed in any area with cabinetry, such as bathrooms or workshops. Extra storage in bathrooms seems to be a necessity in most homes. The toe-kick vacuum would be perfect for all the hair that seems to collect under the cabinet. This vacuum system would also make it easier for children to sweep their own bathrooms. Hopefully, I have given you some great ideas for another area of wasted space in most of our homes, as well as more storage. Someday when I remodel my kitchen, I’m checking into that vacuum! N
Campus Connections Dr. Sandra Massey has been Chancellor of Arkansas State University-Newport since September, 2013. Previously serving in student affairs and academic leadership posts in Arkansas and Oklahoma, she and her husband Ward make Newport, Arkansas home. They have two children, Brittany and granddaughters Maggie and Ava of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Reese and granddaughter Maybelle Scout of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Massey enjoys running, lake activities and spending time with her granddaughters.
In a time of uncertainty, it is more important than ever to stay connected. Throughout 2020, ASUNewport faculty and staff found creative ways to “visit” one another virtually. From virtual 5ks to Zoom picnics, technology granted us the ability to stay engaged while working from home. Although we are back on campus, we are still enforcing social distancing protocols and unable to gather in large groups to enjoy professional development. In an effort to keep spirits up and provide an opportunity to learn from one another, Ike Wheeler, Vice Chancellor for Leadership and Community
Engagement, along with Dr. Veronica Manning, Dean for Leadership and Organizational Development, created a weekly virtual forum so we can stay connected and engaged with the institution. Campus Connections takes place every Monday at 1 p.m. through Microsoft Teams Meetings. It is similar to other video conferencing software and allows faculty and staff to see each other, share documents/screens, and chat. Campus Connections kicked off in August, and I served as the first speaker. I touched on work/life balance - something we must prioritize while navigating this new normal. We were proud to have more than 30 faculty and staff members present for the first session. Mr. Wheeler and Dr. Manning have mapped out a great lineup of speakers for the semester, and they hope to expand this activity to community members in the near future. “We truly want these sessions to allow a bit of togetherness and share, as well as celebrate,
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the human-interest component of ASUN, all while highlighting the wonderful things going on in our institution and community,” Wheeler said. Here is the lineup for the remainder of the semester. October 5 – Dr. Holly Smith: Breast Cancer Awareness Month – A Survivor’s Journey. Dr. Holly Smith, ASUN Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, will discuss her journey with breast cancer and give advice for navigating one of life’s greatest health challenges. October 12 – Chief Johnathon Tubbs: Sharpening Skills of De-escalation. Chief Johnathon Tubbs, ASUN Campus Police, will connect us with skills for de-escalating anyone, anywhere, anytime. He will focus on the guiding principles that allow individuals to remain in control at all times, support anyone with any issue, and avoid a response that can make a situation worse. October 19 – Dr. Veronica Manning & Ike Wheeler: Introduction to A.C.E. Culture Training. Dr. Veronica Manning, Dean for Leadership and Organizational Development, and Ike Wheeler, Vice Chancellor for Leadership and Community Engagement, will introduce us to the new A.C.E Culture Training. The previous OZ Principle training was revamped and restructured to align with ASUN’s institutional values to produce insights into institutional culture and career enhancing goals.
November 23 – Dr. Veronica Manning: Creating Magic: The Disney Approach. Dr. Veronica Manning, Dean for Leadership and Organizational Development, will connect us to 10 common sense leadership principles taught at the world-renowned Disney Institute. December 7 – Dr. Sandra Massey: Reflections of a Successful Career. Dr. Sandra Massey, Chancellor, will share her thoughts on an amazing career as she embarks on her most exciting journey of all: retirement. “We have already received outstanding feedback from those participating in Campus Connections,” Dr. Manning said. “It’s been amazing to learn more about the professionals we work with every day, while providing an opportunity for the campus community to stay connected through social distancing. ASU-Newport has an exceptional network of people with a variety of life experiences, and I’m excited for the future of this program.” If you are interested in joining our Campus Connections meetings, feel free to contact Dr. Manning at veronica_manning@asun.edu. N
October 26 – Adam Adair: Remembering Our Past while Claiming Our Future. Adam Adair, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, and past ASUN Outstanding Alumni, will reflect upon the changes ASUN has undergone since he studied here almost two decades ago, as well as some personal lessons learned that have assisted him on his pathway to leadership in the very place where his educational journey began. November 2 – Lori Hutton, Stephanie Wilson, & Candace Gross: Bridges Out of Poverty. Lori Hutton, Assistant Professor of English, Stephanie Wilson, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, and Candace Gross, Dean for Admissions and College Engagement, will familiarize us with the Bridges Out of Poverty training. Bridges Out of Poverty provides concrete tools and strategies for a community to prevent, reduce, and alleviate poverty. November 9 – Jeff Bookout: My Journey as a Veteran. Jeff Bookout, Vice Chancellor for Workforce and Economic Initiatives, will connect us to a broader celebration of Veteran’s Day as well as valuable lessons he learned from his two-decade military career that have assisted him in his present leadership role. November 16 – Kristine Penix: Career Coaches – Bridging the Gap between High School and College. Kristine Penix, Director of Workforce Initiatives, will discuss the Career Coach Program and explain the valuable role our Career Coaches serve in reaching students in participating high schools.
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Karin Huffman is native to Independence County and will celebrate five years of marriage to Nathan October 3. Together they have three children, Kaden, Grace and Stella.
The entire community has felt the shift of change since last spring with the onset of COVID-19, and as the holiday season approaches, more change is yet to come. Tradition is a word that comes to mind when the holidays make their way around the sun, and this year new traditions will be made to accommodate the virus. Main Street Batesville has announced it's plans to kick off the holiday season with a modified, safe and fun alternative for Halloween 2020. Bringing in over 3,000 people in as little as two hours last year, the decision to adjust this year's celebration was the best route to take. “Since there is no method to manage large crowds that normally attend this event each year,” Executive Director Mandi Curtwright pointed out. “Having the annual walk-through style event has proved too difficult to hold this year since we can't ensure measures to maintain social distancing and that was a major factor in our decision.” So, with a few minor adjustments, Halloween 2020, according to Curtwright, will include a scavenger hunt, treat and activity bags-to-go and an online costume contest that will be held from October 26-31. First Baptist and Fellowship Bible Churches will continue with their festivities, and First United Methodist Church will turn their annual “Trunk or Treat” into a “Drive-Through” event. “Our downtown merchants are developing ways for families to still come out and enjoy Halloween in a safe environment,” Curtwright stated. “Some residents will still be passing out candy, and our
downtown businesses will decorate their windows as well. Businesses are opting to have treat bags available in lieu of door-to-door visits. Our goal is to allow children one week to pick up their candies/ activities. This will keep the crowd safely dispersed.” Another tradition that Main Street Batesville has started is in the form of a haunted house called “The River Haunt”, and it looks as though COVID-19 won't stop that tradition this year. “The River Haunt has received approval from Arkansas Department of Health, and will kickoff on Saturday, October 3 at 7 p.m.,” Curtwright added. “Admission will be $10, and groups cannot be larger than six and attendees will not be grouped into another party. If you arrive with three in your party, just the three will go through the house.” According to Curtwright, there will be an online reservation system that will allow no waiting, and will be available through Main Street Batesville's Facebook page. “The fee will be $12 because of the added convenience,” Curtwright explained. “Our actors and volunteers have been trained on best practices for avoiding the spread of COVID-19. We are also partnering with PureLine of Batesville to completely disinfect the facility before and after each operating day. Volunteers will also be disinfecting between each group.” Speaking of volunteers, there is still plenty of time to support Main Street Batesville in time for the holiday season. “Volunteers can help by either sponsoring or attending “The River Haunt”, dropping off Halloween candy at the Main Street Batesville office at 296 East Main Street,” Curtwright explained. “We will have a volunteer night where we will stuff the candy bags and that date will be announced soon.” As most residents and visitors know, Main Street Batesville is no stranger to change as one can see eyeonmag.com
with the transformation it has made since its rebirth in 2013. Since then, the historic downtown district went from being a ghost town to a bustling, innovative and unique place for the entire family to enjoy. Starting out with a new streetscape design that included over 70 spots along the street for flower beds and ending with the brand new Royal Hotel, Main Street Batesville is a sight to see. These days, Batesville's downtown area can be enjoyed by the entire family with flea markets, bakeries, an axe throwing spot, a newly renovated county library, a gourmet brick oven pizza place and a historic theatre. And that's just the beginning as the area has so much more to offer that includes the brand new, exquisite Maxfield Park. For more information on Main Street Batesville, check them out on Facebook or by visiting mainstreetbatesville.org. N
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Seniors, Can We Talk?
Freedom to Make Mistakes 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?’.
Sometimes too much is just too much! That’s what Ruth and I said after eating a large piece of pie ala mode! Overly stuffed we sat back and started talking about how nice it is to have health care options instead of “cookie cutter” and being put in a health plan that may or may not fit our personal health or financial needs. Then the elephant in the room - the fine line between having choices and confusion because you have too many choices, right? Medicare beneficiaries have an overwhelming number of choices. This year Medicare beneficiaries in Jackson and Independence counties have access to over 15 Medicare Advantage plans. If you want a drug plan, you have an average of 27 drug plans to choose from – WOW! If a Medicare beneficiary wants to enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan which “supplements” or fills in the “gaps” Medicare does not cover, there may be up to 10 plans and over 30 companies to choose from. To further confuse the issue, the plans available to you are based on the effective date of your Medicare Part A - before or after January 1, 2020. As a new customer of mine said, “Choosing among all these options is challenging and a daunting task.” When you are confused, overwhelmed and frustrated with a large number of choices and the process to get enrolled, you may take shortcuts. These “shortcuts” can cause you to select a plan that may not be as beneficial to you as other options you could have. If you’re still working, should you stay on your group health insurance plan or transition into Medicare? What does your group health insurance cost you every month? What benefits does it provide? Sometimes it may be better to stay on your group plan while other times you’ll pay less and have more coverage with Medicare plans. Ruth told me about an article she read. The article said that most Medicare beneficiaries spend more than they really need to on their drug plan. Without any assistance, generally people don’t understand their health insurance choices and the features or terms used. Common terms can be confusing. Do you really understand what a deductible is? A copay? Maximum out-of-pocket? This may be why some just keep their current plan, even if it costs them more. Choosing among all the options available to you is no small task particularly when information about them may be confusing. Ruth did make a good point. Freedom to choose may be freedom to make mistakes. Do you review your drug plan or Medicare Advantage
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plan during the Annual Enrollment Period October 15 – December 7? Too many choices without guidance can be overwhelming. Need some guidance with your 2021 choices? We can start talking about 2021 plans after October 1. If you’ve got questions or concerns, call me at 501-868-6650 and say “Caroline, can we talk?” Don’t take shortcuts. N
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Things To Do Please check online or call to see if your choice of Things To Do is still proceeding or has been canceled due to COVID-19.
Batesville 4th Annual Race For Hope 71 Practice will be Tuesday, Oct 6 at Noon. Check with Chamber for more information at 870.793.2378. The race will be held Oct. 7, 8, and 9 at 6p.m. Championship Night is Oct 10 at 6p.m. Gardening with Chickens This Tuesday, Oct. 6, six p.m. class, Ms. Cathy Shonk teaches which herbs and produce will make your chickens happy, how to chicken-proof your garden and the added benefits of patrolling chickens. 870.793.2378 Main Street Batesvilles Farmer’s Market In accordance with the Arkansas Department of Health’s current guidelines for farmers markets, we WILL BE OPEN in the Pocket Park from 8am to Noon every second and fourth Saturday, Oct 10 and 24. mainstreetbatesville.org. Heartsaver CPR AED Training Thursday, Oct. 8 at 5p.m., this video-based instructor-led course requires a pre-registration and $69 fee. 870.793.2378 Lyon College-Homecoming and Family Weekend
Friday, Oct. 9 at 8a.m. 870.793.2378 Small Business Counseling (By Appointment Only) Oct. 15 from 10am through 3pm at the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce at 409 Vine Street, Laura Miller 870.972.3517. Free guidance tailored for your startup or existing business. 4 Mile Classic Oct. 16 at 8a.m. 870.793.2378
Project Support Batesville Area Prayer Project Support Batesville Area monthly prayer will be October 12, 2020, 5:30 pm at Independence Baptist Association building (548 Central Avenue). We will be praying for our area’s hungry, homeless and addicted. Please join us in praying for our community. For more information, please contact Cherri at 870-569-8181 (The Kitchen Shop) or check out Project Support Batesville Area facebook page. WRMC Highway to Health Virtual 5k For the third year, White River Health System is running to support our goal of feeding our area children. Join us this year for our first Virtual 5K! During this pandemic, local food pantries are seeing increasing numbers of families in need. Food insecurity is a major issue for kids today. At least 60-75% of kids in our area schools are on free or reduced lunches. Your registration fee and money from sponsors will be divided and given to local school districts to fill their food pantries. Every Virtual participant will receive a swag bag! We will hold a drive-thru packet pick up at WRHS Foundation. If you do not live in the area, we will happily mail your swag to you! Register
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before 10/12 to guarantee a swag bag! Swag bags will include a finisher medal, race hoodie, and other goodies from local businesses. Adult race hoodie in two colors, kids race hoodie is solid red with race logo. Swag bag pickup will be October 22nd from 11am-7pm and October 23rd from 8am. 870.793.2378 The actual race will be Oct. 24 at 4pm, start and finish at the White River Medical Center on Harrison St., Batesville, AR. Straw Bale Gardening Learn Straw Bale Gardening with Cathy Shonk, learn the method and benefits! Oct. 22 at 6pm. 870.793.2378 38th Annual Bean Festival & Championship Outhouse Race Beginning in 2020 the Festival dates will change to the fourth weekend in October every year. Beans and cornbread, music, dancing on Courthouse Square, handmade crafts and outrageous outhouse races. The dinner bell will ring at noon and the “Bean Fest Cooking Champion” will be crowned. Outhouse Races will follow dinner. There will be a talent show Saturday. 870.793.2378 The Big ‘EN Oct. 23 & 24 at 6pm. 870.793.2378 Artoberfest Oct. 24 at 10am. 870.793.2378
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Mountain View Arkansas Craft School If you are able, please consider donating to an arts organization, like the ACS, and invest in the future of the arts in Arkansas. If you are not a member of the ACS family, join us. Already a member, you are greatly appreciated. Why not consider increasing your membership level or donating? Please check out the ACS website for membership information or join our email list for the latest schedules at www.arkansascraftschool.org. Now is the time to support your favorite arts and cultural organizations, like the Arkansas Craft School. Thank you for being part of our creative family. Questions can be directed to arkcraftschool@gmail.com.
p.m. They play a wide variety of modern and classic rock, pop, dance and even a bit of country. The Artist in U The Artist in U Mommy & Me Art Class with artist Amy Morris will be Tuesday, October 13, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. While the class is free and all supplies provided, space is limited. To register call Christel (870)523-1009 and reserve your spot. Harris Foundation Golf Tournament The First Annual Harris Foundation Golf Tournament will be Friday, October 16, starting at 1:00 p.m. located at the Newport Country Club. The tournament will be a 4-Person Scramble with lots of chances to win prizes, enjoy a beautiful day of golf, and support a great local cause! $300 Registration for a 4-Person Team. Social distancing measures will be in place for all participants, and lunch will be provided. Contact 870-512-8565 or sheridan.chadwell@gmail.com for more information. Foster Recruitment Team Meeting. The Arkansas Department of Human Services invites everyone to come together to share ideas and resources to help recruit more foster parents. For more information call Brandy Jones (870) 217-1072 or email brandy.jones@dhs.arkansas. gov. If you don’t see your community represented here, please send us any upcoming event information and we will be happy to share with our other communities eyeonjoseph@gmail.com. N
Newport www.facebook.com/newportarchamber ASU-Newport Movies in the Park ASU-Newport Movies in the Park Featuring the Addams Family will be Saturday, October 3, located at the Front Street Park. The movie begins at dusk and admission is FREE! Be sure to bring your lawn chair or blanket. Monster Family Nights Monster Family Nights returns on Tuesday, October 6, with Arkansas Circus Acts located at the Terry Scoggins Memorial Stage. Present will be an aerialist, LED hula hooper and ground acrobatics. The show begins at 7:00 p.m. and FREE! The Karla Case Band The Karla Case Band will be rocking the Terry Scoggins Memorial Stage on Saturday, October 10, beginning at 7:00
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Citizens Bank Promotes Charolette Royal & Josh Baker Chuck Jones Citizens Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Charolette Royal to Vice President & Corporate Trust Officer in the bank’s Trust Division. A lifelong resident of Evening Shade, Ms. Royal has three children and one granddaughter. She is a member of the Evening Shade City Council and serves on its Community Events Committee. She enjoys crafting, cooking, kayaking, and camping. Citizens Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Josh Baker to the position of City President in Hot Springs. He and his wife, Andrea, will soon be relocating to Hot Springs, along with their three sons. Reed, Graham and Jax. N
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Phantom Bark In The Park 2020 Anna Hogan The Humane Society of Independence County to present “Phantom Bark In The Park 2020.” This Virtual Event, on Facebook and Instagram, will be held the week of October 26 – 31. Activities to be held daily October 26 – 30 include: Slow Motion “Halloweenie” Dog Run plus Slow Motion “Any” Dog Run, Best Costume Contest, Disappearing Act, Crazy Cats, Alumni Strut and a Live Event on October 31, Rubber Ducky Regatta, to be held at the Batesville Aquatics Park. Prizes will be awarded for the most “Likes” on Social Media for each daily activity and a Grand Prize awarded for the Live Event. Watch for more information on our Facebook page @HSICSHELTER OR Instagram @hsicandbhb OR Call Megan at 870-262-7130. All proceeds to benefit the Humane Society of Independence County, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. N
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Super cute all electric 3 Bedroom, 1 bath home with central heat and air also features a dedicated laundry and a fenced backyard. Updates include a new range, light fixtures, paint and flooring. Large trees and shrubs give it a country feel.
10 acre mini farm close to town, fenced for livestock with an older barn, chicken coop shed, and has a pond. The two story 4 bedroom, 2 bath farm house has a newer HVAC and metal roof. New flooring in some rooms, and is ready to paint your own colors.
5, 43x450 Peco poultry houses built in 2003. Farm includes a 3 bedroom 2 bath log home, a 30x60 finished shop with a 2 bedroom apt., mobile home for farm hand. Stacking shed and compost shed. 60x60 shop and 10x120 out building. Fenced and cross fenced with pond. Poultry houses are in excellent condition.
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Jonesboro Business Student First Recipient of Noah Reeves Scholarship Mallory Jordan Patrick Patterson, of Jonesboro, is the first recipient of the Noah Reeves Scholarship. The Arkansas State University-Newport Noah Reeves Scholarship is an institutional scholarship designed to assist ASUN students who have faced adversity while trying to reach their academic goals.
apply to the Business Administration graduate program.” Patterson said he is honored to receive this scholarship in remembrance of Noah Reeves (bottom left in image below). Noah was an ASUNewport student that lost his battle with cancer in early 2020. Noah was diagnosed with Grade IV Glioblastoma multiforme at age 17, a rare form of brain cancer not often found in children of his age.
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Patterson is a 2013 graduate of Cabot High School and is pursuing an Associate of Science in Business from ASU-Newport. He has big plans following his time at ASUN. “I plan to transfer to Arkansas State University to complete my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration,” Patterson said. “Once I have completed my bachelor’s, I plan to
While Noah was only with ASUN for a short time, his determination and commitment to his education inspired many to never give up.
IMAD MEDICAL MENTORING Phil Brown The IMAD Organization is proud to announce our newest partnership with WRMC. This amazing partnership will introduce a mentorship titled “Achieving Goals” to local high school students interested in furthering their education. IMAD has partnered with a team of WRMC physicians to help with mentoring students with entry level task of entering colleges and universities. There will also be a special program for students interested in a career in the medical field. On Wednesday, September 30, we held our first meeting with middle and high school students at 6:00pm @ the IMAD community center (947 Hout Circle Newport, AR 72112). Pizza and drinks were provided and the theme of the dinner was ‘Achieving Goals’. The Doctors introduced themselves to the kids, explained their backgrounds, what they do as doctors and what their goals are. Some of the kids shared some of their own goals as well. There was a sign up sheet for students who were particularly interested in the medical field to start the process of pairing them up with one of our doctors for a mentorship. The plan going forward will be for future monthly
To honor Noah’s spirit and bravery, ASUN created a scholarship with his namesake in hopes of keeping Noah’s memory alive and helping other students just as Noah wished to do himself. “This scholarship lightens the financial burden of going back to college and allows me to save for future tuition as I continue my education with Arkansas State UniversityNewport,” Patterson said. “Noah Reeves and his story of courage and strength has touched and helped many people during hard times. Being the first recipient of this scholarship is truly humbling and will serve as motivation while pursuing my degree. Furthermore, it will be a daily reminder to never give up and continue to overcome hardships that may come in life. I will strive every day to represent Noah’s family and his memory with the utmost respect they deserve.” For more information on scholarship opportunities visit asun. edu/scholarships. If you are interested in supporting students through charitable donations, please contact Teriann Turner, Advancement Officer, at teriann_turner@asun.edu. N
meetings that can keep us connected with the kids as well as ultimately finding a way to provide mentorship and shadowing opportunities for those who are interested in medicine. For more information please contact IMAD, Phil Brown 870-6646643 or email: immakingadifferencenow@aol.com. N
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UACCB Outstanding Alumni Completes Doctorate Amid Pandemic Hannah Keller Flanery Zelda Epperson-May faced a particularly unique set of challenges in light of the COVID-19 pandemic as she was working to complete her doctorate degree when the pandemic was declared. “No one really knew what to do. We went from having to present our projects to not presenting them to presenting online. The plan changed about five times I think,” she said. Epperson-May overcame the challenges and completed her degree in May 2020. However, the path to her terminal degree came with plenty of twists and turns. The youngest of seven children, the Cave City native enrolled in classes at Arkansas College, now Lyon College, immediately after graduating high school. “But I decided working and getting paid was better than going to school where I had to pay money,” Epperson-May said, laughing. “I dropped out before the first semester was over. It was a hard lesson to learn because I still had to pay back my student loans. It took 10 years before I decided I needed to go back to college.” Epperson-May worked for several years at Unifirst in Cave City before she was laid off. She began
working at Arkansas Eastman, now FutureFuel Chemical Company, but again, layoffs robbed her of her job security. At age 30, EppersonMay enrolled at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville and began taking a few courses. “I took my first class with Debbie Frazier in Accounting I. At the time, my major was accounting. I figured out pretty quick that was not what I wanted to do,” she said, laughing. Epperson-May earned her bachelor of science in nursing from ASU and went on to earn her MSN in nurse anesthesia. She serves as the clinical lead CRNA at White River Medical Center where she’s worked for the last 10 years. Epperson-May said at first, it was the element of job security that drew her to the medical field, but she said she’s found her career to be very rewarding. “I like the excitement of my job. When it’s intense, it’s very intense, but you’re saving lives. It’s never boring. You never have the same day. You might be working in the operating room, or you could be in the OB unit, or in the ICU. You work anywhere you might be needed,” she said.
Ried Joins UACCB as Director of Secondary Career Center By Hannah Keller Flanery Some things are simply meant to be. After 33 years in education, it is clear that Roger Ried is meant to be an educator. The bulk of Ried’s career has been in K-12 education with 29 years spent as a high school principal. Now, Ried has joined the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville as the director of the secondary career center. “All the pieces just fell into place,” Ried said. “The timing has been very good.” Ried grew up in a small farming community in Illinois and moved to Arkansas in the early 1980s. He attended Arkansas College, now Lyon College, and it was there he
met his wife, Kathy. The couple has two children, Maggie and Luc. While in college, Ried also met UACCB’s Chancellor Deborah Frazier. “Debbie and I graduated from Arkansas College together. Through that connection with her, I knew coming to UACCB would be right in line with my standards and ideology. I attend church with Zach Harber, the director of career and technical education, so again I knew that having him as my immediate supervisor would align well with my morals. At Southside, it’s all about the students, and it is the same here at UACCB. It’s all about student
Epperson-May’s success in her academic and professional journeys led to her being selected as UACCB’s 2020 Outstanding Alumni. She said she encourages students who shadow at the hospital to utilize their community colleges and the resources they offer. “I encourage them to try to pick a career path early on and research what it will take to work in that field and what education they will need. If your parents know someone working in that field, ask them if you can job shadow. And don’t let the curriculum scare you. Every class I took to become a CRNA had the word ‘advanced’ in front of it. I never would have gotten anywhere if I had let that scare me. You have to take it one class at a time, and there are so many resources available to you now.” N
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success. I just knew this would be a very good fit for me,” Ried said. Ried said he also hopes to provide support to the faculty on campus. “Teachers are always having something added to their plate, and very little is ever taken away. I hope I can be a good support to them as well.” N
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After 49 years of dedicated service to NADC’s Head Start program, Linda Cooper of Salem retired this month as Head Start Director. Hired in March 1971 as a teacher aide at Salem, she became a teacher aide II in 1973 and full-time teacher in 1974. She remained in that position until 1978 when she became Family Services Handicap Coordinator and shortly after that the Consortium Handicap Coordinator. In March 1988 she was named Program Director and in November 1989 she replaced Deltha Sharp after her passing to become Head Start Director for all programs in Fulton, Independence, Izard, Sharp and Stone counties where she remained until this month. Cooper is the last remaining NADC employee to have worked under every NADC executive director starting with Rayburn Richardson, Larry Goodwin, Brad Cummings and current director, Charlie Morris. “It is almost unheard today to have an employee who has spent almost her entire working professional career with one organization,” said Morris. “During her time here as Director, she has accomplished many great things and oversaw the expansion of the program over the last 31 years. She has definitely been an asset and she should be proud of her career and the many accolades and compliments many around the state have of her.” Asked what was the biggest difference she has seen over the years and she said in 1971 there was no state funded kindergarten and every child that registered was enrolled regardless of income. Today, Head Start is a free educational program geared to low income families and serving birth to five-year old kids instead of kindergarten age children. “Head Start was one of the building blocks of President Johnson’s War on Poverty program in the mid- 1960s. Today, it continues to be one of the few programs that continues of having strong bipartisan support in Congress because of its success and foundation it creates in young people,” said Cooper. She said she has been fortunate Head Start and NADC have provided her opportunities she wouldn’t have had otherwise. When she began at NADC, she only had a tenth-grade education but with NADC and Head Start’s help, she was able to further her education and eventually obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Arkansas. “My passion has always been for the kids and their parents. Providing a quality program, great education centers and providing opportunities for parents to become Head Start aides and teachers are things that drove me,”
she added. “I have had great support from my staff, administration and Head Start funders to make a lot of that passion happen over the years. And because it is such a strong and vital program, it will continue for many more years down the road.” NADC will never forget Linda Cooper as they are planning to name their Head Start and Outreach office building in Salem after her in honor of her legacy to NADC and Head Start. “I mentioned to the board of directors a couple of years ago that I knew this day would come eventually and I wanted to do this in honor of her, since that was her hometown and much of her family remains there. People down the road need to know how much she was appreciated and NADC wants to recognize her value and dedication to our organization and growth,” Morris added. A ceremony for the renaming will be held at a later date. Asked what her plans were for the future and she replied, “To survive 2020 and start 2021 healthy and optimistic and be involved with groups that support children and young families.” She said one of the founding concepts of Head Start is parents are a child’s first and most important teacher. She said, “That is true and all Head Start programs will always assist parents in being the best parent they can be.” Currently, NADC operates 19 centers in 12 locations of combined Head Start programs in the five-county region plus many other low-income assistance programs. Administration offices are located in Batesville. Teresa Goings, current Early Head Start director, has been named interim Head Start director. N
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Myra Wood’s Colorful Covid Garden The Wood family has filled our pages often in our ten years of monthly publications. From Myra’s collection of Savory Pans and Scott’s Wood Dealership renovations and advertising to their children and their homes or new leadership positions in the Independence community. Every story is filled with the color of a beautiful local family and their interesting way of doing things their own way. This story is no different. This is the tale of Myra’s Colorful Covid Garden and how it came to be! Myra has studied infectious diseases her entire career and has a great respect for microbes. She has read everything from Frank Slaughter’s fictional Epidemic to John Barry’s The Great Influenza, plus countless scientific papers. “In January,” Myra told me, “I started looking for a way to come out of retirement & help. To my delight in March I was hired by WRMC to work in their Incident Command Center. I worked almost 3 weeks & then due to the cataclysmic affect of Covid & the shut down I was furloughed. I understood but I was sad to not be making a contribution. I had my usual Red Cross Disaster Health Services volunteer work which is done virtually anyway but it is not really related to the pandemic. So I turned my energies to the garden.” She didn’t garden in 2019 due to some torn tendons and the surgeries that brought on. She also had a hand dermatitis that photo therapy cured for her. “As a result of over a year of neglect, the garden was a complete jungle in the spring of 2020,” Myra added. “It felt like the chaos of the world. There were 2 dozen huge poke salad plants & hundreds of box elder trees that had sprouted. I was daunted. I wasn’t sure I was even going to tackle it.” You can tell why she felt so daunted
when you see the state of over growth of the before pictures. “Scott donates to John 3:16 so he kindly got them to come help clear out the overgrowth. I might never have conquered it without their help. Then the planting began. I planted way too
“Perhaps you can see why I felt so daunted.”
“This is my friend Lazelle. I made her so I would not always be alone in the garden. Plus she can’t talk back.”
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“This is a sitting area where I can sit and watch my chickens or my garden, usually late evening.”
“I’ve had some guests and some pests. The chickens love the cabbage loopers and other insects that I find.”
“The meals have been pretty great too.”
much but there was no where else to go and nothing to do. So I planted. “I had painted the chicken coop inside and out, and the inside of the garden shed several years ago. When the planting was done I turned to painting everything! Since it has become my Colorful Covid Garden.”
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In The Field with Randy
Wheat Planting Season
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.
Wheat planting season is here. The wheat market has made a move upward over the last couple of months which may entice a little more acreage. On the other hand, most have gotten used to not having wheat and kind of like it that way. It would take a much more significant move to create more interest for these folks. Most like the advantages of early planted soybeans. The growers who will definitely maintain their wheat acreage are those who have success with the corn/wheat/soybean rotation and where they are farming dryland sand and wheat is about the only consistent option. The recommended planting date range for our part of the state is basically the month of October. I prefer a window of roughly October 10 through November 1. Planting earlier can lead to excess growth and the increased potential for freeze damage. There are also several insects more active in the warmer temperatures of earlier planting including fall armyworms, Hessian fly, and aphids. Aphids can transmit Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus. On the other
hand, planting later can lead to less tillering and generally lower yield potential. The recommended seeding rate for drilled wheat planted during the recommended planting timeframe is 26 seeds per square foot. The poundage can vary considerably depending on seed size but on average will be around 90 pounds per acre. If planting in November, planting into a rough seedbed, broadcasting, or planting no-till then you probably need to increase your seeding rate by 20 percent or so. As for fall fertilization, phosphorus is arguably the most important element needed which is in contrast to rice and soybeans. Fall nitrogen is recommended for wheat following rice or when planting in November. Just like it has become with rice and soybeans, the effective use of preemergence herbicides is more important than ever. Ryegrass is the number one target with these herbicides. Zidua or Anthem Flex are rated a 9 on ryegrass and are the best options. They also have excellent activity on annual bluegrass, cheat, and horseweed, among other weeds. They should be applied delayed preemergence (after the wheat seed has imbibed the moisture needed for germination). Of course, they will need rainfall (or center pivot) for activation in order to be effective. Any emerged ryegrass should be destroyed, typically by tillage, before planting of the wheat. For more information, feel free to contact me through Farmers Supply Association by cell phone at 870-318-0739, my e-mail is randychlapecka@gmail.com. N
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Many Americans do not get enough potassium in their diets, yet it is an essential mineral for our health. Potassium is vital for proper heart function, healthy blood pressure, and health of the kidneys, nerves, and muscles. Normal metabolism of protein and carbohydrates also depends on the proper amount of potassium. In January 2020, new food labels were introduced listing potassium content as a requirement, as Americans typically do not get enough of this mineral in our diet. A major contributor to the problem is processed foods that are generally high in sodium and contain little or no potassium. Yet as we all know, real food, such as vegetables and fruits, contain much more potassium with little or no sodium. This ratio is important, as sodium and potassium work together for optimal health. When you have enough potassium, excess sodium is more readily excreted from the body. This aids the body in maintaining healthy blood pressure, thus helping to avoid hypertension, heart disease and stroke. Many foods are rich in potassium, including beans, fish, vegetables, and fruits. A few potassium rich foods include bananas, sweet potatoes, potatoes, spinach and other greens, beets, tomatoes, avocados, cantaloupe, salmon, and clams. Some salt substitutes replace sodium with potassium chloride, providing higher doses of this essential mineral. Salt substitutes are just fine for healthy bodies, but always check with your doctor, if you have any health issues or concerns. Potassium supplements can produce an overload for some people. Caution should be exercised, especially if you have diabetes, heart failure or kidney disease, to avoid potassium overload. Some medications can raise potassium levels, so be sure to check with your doctor about this issue before adding supplements to your diet. Prescription diuretics can also deplete potassium from your body. Even over-the-counter drugs can cause potassium levels to be raised, such as ibuprofen and naproxen. Dangerously high levels of potassium can cause fatigue, weakness, irregular heart rhythms and in extreme cases, heart attack and death. So once again, use caution when adding potassium supplements or medications. Consult your family doctor for a simple blood test that will check your potassium levels. The best way to increase potassium is through our diet, and there are many foods available for those picky eaters. Eating our nutrients are always the best option for optimum health, instead of adding medications and/or supplements. Also, when we eat our essential minerals, there are many other health benefits as well. Stay healthy! N
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Maman’s Cheese Soufflé From Jacques Pépin Nelson and Sandy Barnett met in college. They have been happily married for 58 years and are still having fun cooking and living! Find Sandy’s newly published thriller Dead in the Shadow of Doubt on Amazon. com.
Okay, admittedly we are mostly just plain, everyday, down-to-earth, home cooking cooks. Yet every now and then we want to cook something that’s a bit fancy, and risky. Perilous enough that you’d hesitate to depend on it to serve to guests. Yet, you feel a challenge to test your cooking skills. So, here we are. What’s your favorite button-popping recipe, the one that makes you smile inwardly, your culinary snob recipe? One at the top of our list is Nelson’s (ala Julia’s) French Cheese Souffle. We get around to tackling a souffle every ten years or so. Why so seldom? Because real souffles are anxiety producing. We first fret about which souffle dish to cook it in. We only have one, but our one borderlines on being too small. This problem of the dish requires several conversations and mutual accusations on why we never got around to buying a larger one. And the second fret could be my quibbling about the number of eggs required. The dish and egg and any other conflabs are really just forms of subterfuge to conceal our real fear which is fear of failure. A real souffle with real fear makes for a tenuous recipe. So, here we go. During this year of our discontent let me tell you of one thing Nelson and I have done to lessen our anxieties. We’ve gone retro. Back to the 70s or 80s via Netflix to the Julia and Jacques cooking series. Julia Childs and Jacques Pepin. Great chefs who each have made a fine reputation on the air and in their published cook books. These recipes are not always complicated or difficult, but they do have certain techniques they prescribe. Today’s recipe is from Jacques Pepin for Maman’s Cheese Souffle. It appealed to us immediately because, as said, a true French soufflé can be both tricky and sometimes difficult. You know if you’ve tried one that even if it is perfect the minute you cut into it, ‘Poof’ immediate collapse. The recipe for Jacques mother’s soufflé is not difficult and was created by her because she wanted a soufflé that did not have to be served immediately, but could be held over, even until the next day if needed, and warmed up, and delicious. It’s sorta like a cheesy spoonbread. In fact, I think I like it better than the airiness of a real souffle! Fattening? Oh, surely not …. Ingredients 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus additional to butter a 5- to 6-cup gratin dish 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 5 extra-large eggs (or 6 large ones) 2 1/2 cups grated Swiss cheese, preferably Gruyère (about 6 ounces), plus three more optional slices for garnish (roughly 2-inch by 3-inch) 3 tablespoons minced chives Directions Heat the oven to 400°F. Butter a 5- to 6-cup cast iron gratin dish (we used a 10’ iron skillet), sprinkle the bottom and sides with half the Parmesan, and set it aside. Melt the 6 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan, then add the flour and mix it in well with a whisk. Cook for 10 seconds, add the cold milk in one stroke and mix it in with a whisk. Keep stirring with the whisk until the mixture thickens and comes to a strong boil, about 2 minutes. It should be thick and smooth. Remove from the heat, and stir in the salt and pepper. Break the eggs into a bowl and beat well with a fork. After about 10 minutes, the béchamel (white sauce) should be cool enough to proceed. Moving quickly, add the eggs, cheese and the chives to the sauce, and mix well to combine. Pour into the buttered gratin dish (skillet) and cook immediately, or set aside until ready to cook. If setting aside for a few hours, the soufflé can remain outside at room temperature. If assembling a day ahead, refrigerate and bring back to room temperature before baking. Sprinkle the surface with the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan and arrange the 3 slices of Gruyère in a circle in the center, if using. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until puffy and well browned on top. Although it will stay inflated for quite awhile, it is best served immediately. N
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