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Editor’s Note December Already? Joey Thomas Have traveled with My Queen to see the changing leaves across this natural state and some are neon bright. Gorgeous reds, yellows, and oranges. I hope you all take the time to take them even if it’s merely here at home. So, we have Christmas events and many other Things To Do, Local Faces of those making a difference here at home, and our usual great articles from our splendid writers! Read on in that perfect spot where the colors are enriching to your mind and enjoy the end of twenty-twenty-one. May the New Year come at you with gifts of health, wealth, and love! If you are a fan of music of all kinds, Clay Buchanan and I have begun a podcast, Musical Chairs, all about our love and take on the subject. Find us on YouTube and Spotify at: Musical Chairs with Joey and Clay, Twitter: @chairs_5150, Instagram: Musical_ chairs5150, Facebook: Musical Chairs with Joey and Clay, Musicalchairs5150@gmail.com, and like or subscribe where you can if you enjoy a listen now and then. Reach out and share with us, find us at our usual drop list by clicking on the drop list tab at eyeonmag. com. If you have something to share, please email me at eyeonjoseph@gmail.com. N
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Most of us envision building a dream home that will be absolutely perfect for our family’s needs. When designing your custom home, you choose everything, such as finishes, flooring and building site. Building also means no prior owners, so you are moving into a brand-new move-in ready home. Typically, custom built homes have a greater resell value. This month, we will look at advantages and disadvantages of building your dream home versus purchasing a home. When building a custom home, you select the building site and neighborhood that you desire. In designing your custom home, you can ‘get the look’ that you want versus buying a standard spec house. Another advantage is that you choose your floor plan, or you can design your own floor plan to fit your lifestyle. A custom built home does not have a ‘cookie cutter’ look, but rather is a unique, one of a kind home. For the exterior, you can select from a wide variety of architectural features, adding to the beauty and uniqueness of your home and increasing value. Such features include a variety of building materials, such as brick, stone, and/or wood siding. An already built home generally has builder grade materials, which you can avoid if you build.
Building your own home versus purchasing a home often means you can make it more energy efficient, thus saving money on your utilities. You have the option of selecting all the ‘bells and whistles’ in appliances, windows, flooring, cabinetry, along with all the other features in your home. To suit your taste and style, you pick all the fixtures, such as lighting, faucets and hardware, as well as finishes, like paint, cabinet and floor colors. There are also disadvantages to building a home. First, you must find your ideal plot of land to build on, which often takes quite a bit of time and is often not an established neighborhood. Building time is generally much longer than purchasing a home and almost always takes longer than expected. It is also usually more expensive to build a custom built home and almost always cost much more than expected. I tell people who consult with me that they need to allow more time and money than they expect. Also, permits and licenses must be acquired. If you do not purchase a pre-designed floor plan, then you will probably need to hire an architect, interior designer or drafter to design your home. You also must hire professionals, such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc. When building a home, there are many decisions that must be made and often tend to overwhelm people. Resell may be more difficult as well, as a specific buyer maybe needed. Be aware that building a home is quite time consuming, as you must shop around for literally everything, from roofing material to light switch covers. Allow yourself time for all the required shopping. Building or buying – weigh your options carefully before you jumping right in there. If you decide to build, enjoy the journey. It will be over soon! N
Dr. Jabez Jackson, Jr. named this year's Christmas parade grand marshal Newport Area Chamber of Cmmerce The Newport Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to honor Dr. Jabez Jackson, Jr. as the Grand Marshal for the 2021 Newport Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 9. Dr. Jackson officially retired in September after 47 years of service to his patients and the community. Dr. Jackson has been in private practice in Newport since September 1974. He delivered the first test tube babies in Jackson County – a set of triplets conceived by in-vitro. He has delivered over 10,000 babies throughout his career while balancing a gynecology practice and has always been at the forefront in educating women on the importance of check ups and preventive healthcare. In December 2005, Dr. Jackson was honored by the hospital with the dedication of the obstetrics unit as “The Dr. Jabez F. Jackson, Jr. Obstetrical Center.” He has also been a pillar in the community, having served as past president of the Newport School Board, past president of Newport Rotary Club and a member of the American Medical Association, Arkansas Medical Society and Jackson County Medical Society. Dr. Jackson has always been well respected for the expertise, skill and care he has provided to his patients. N ELEVEN YEARS STRONG
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Batesville White River Wonderland November 24 - January 2 from 5pm to Midnight; Light dispay, Ferrish Wheel (Dec 10 - 18 Book Your Ride Early whiteriverwonderland.com) Selfies with Santa, Ice Skating, Train Rides & Carriage Rides. A Bicentennial Christmas Dec. 4 at 6pm along historic Main Street Christmas Parade. A History of the Ozarks Final Installment Sunday, Dec. 5 at 2pm at The Old Independence Regional Museum, Dr. Brooks Blevin’s trilogy is due to arrive just in time for a program and book signing. Terri Crawford, oirm.educator@gmail.com. Holiday Card Making Class Friday, Dec. 10 at 10am, pre-registration required, 870.793.8814 at the Independence County Library. Wassail Walk Saturday, Dec. 11 at 1 to 4pm on Main Street Batesville. Plus Scavenger Hunt and Window Decorating Contest.
Old Fashioned Christmas Family Day Saturday, Dec 11 from 10 to 2pm, free crafts, activities, and museum exhibits at the Old Independence Regional Museum, www.oirm.org. “Fill the Chimney for Santa” Stuffed Toy Drive Block Insurance is accepting new and gently used stuffed toys now through Dec. 15. Santa will use these stuffed toys to take to local nursing homes and hospitals. Drop off toys at Block’s Office, 2121 Harrison Street. WALK WITH A DOC Saturday, Dec. 18 @ 10am with the Physician Staff at UAMS and WRMC for a free 60 min walk in the Batesville Rec Center Parking lot. Santa is Coming to Sweetie Cakes Dec. 18 from 11am to 1pm, Free to the public. Drive Thru Nativity Night Saturday, Dec. 18 at 5pm, a night of fun, drive through and enjoy Nativity scene and enjoy the Christmas spirit. tylerbramlettrhbc@gmail.com. See http://chamber. batesvilleareaalliance.com.
www.facebook.com/newportarchamber Also see newportarcity.org/calendar/ for upcoming classes and events! Such as the details on: Dec 3 (9am Blessing Bag Donation Drive, Dec. 9 Christmas Parade at 6pm, Dec. 10 NHS Theatre (Clue On Stage). Holiday Festival of Trees This friendly Christmas tree decorating competition is held for any youth group, business, church or nonprofit organization that would like to enter. Trees will be judged in three categories with awards given for the following: Most Comical, Most Traditional and Most Unique plus an overall Best Tree. Trees will be voted on by the public to determine the winners. Each $1 donation equals 1 vote. All donations to support the Chamber’s scholarship and Arkansas Scholars programs. Voting will begin Wednesday, December 1 during business hours at the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce. Final judging will be on December 23 at noon. Christmas Open House Join the Chamber of Commerce and Newport Economic Development Commission for our Christmas Open House Monday, December 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This will be an additional opportunity to vote for your favorite tree! For more information, contact Courtney Baker at 870-523-3618. N
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Mallory Black Reflection and Hope The end of a year brings time for reflection and hope reflecting on another year behind us and hope for what’s to come. Over the last year, Arkansas State University-Newport has seen immense changes from welcoming a new chancellor to continuing to navigate a global pandemic and all the other elements of serving students, employees, and community stakeholders. Even as things change, some things remain the same. ASU-Newport is blessed to have support from all over Northeast Arkansas. No matter the circumstances of the world, ASUN continues to receive charitable donations from those with a heart of giving. The spirit of giving was apparent throughout ASUN’s 21 Days of Giving campaign. ASU-Newport’s Office of Advancement launched the 21 Days of Giving campaign on November 1, to encourage internal stakeholders to give back to a cause that means something to them. Each day, the Advancement Office highlighted different funds that support student success and institutional excellence. Some of the funds included: Student Success Fund, Flower Fund, Sydney Sutherland Memorial Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarships, Chancellor Match Monday, ASUN Food Pantry, Professional Development Fund, Noah Reeves Scholarship Fund, Twyford Family Business Scholarship, Franky Frans HVLT Scholarship, McRaven Education Scholarship Fund. Others gave short testimonials on why they choose to give to ASUN. Each with their unique motivation, the result is
the same in supporting ASUN’s students and employees. Here are just a few examples. “Small donations, medium donations, large donations, it doesn’t matter,” Chancellor Emeritus Dr. Sandra Massey said in her testimonial. “Please don’t underestimate the power of giving, the power of empowering someone else.” “I give, especially, because personally and professionally, this institution has meant so so much to me,” Ike Wheeler, Vice Chancellor for Leadership and Community Engagement. “Nothing in the world alters the trajectory of a person’s life more than education and the opportunities that education will provide.” One of the 21 days was deemed a Chancellor Match day. Dr. Johnny M. Moore, ASUN’s Chancellor, agreed to match every dollar employees gave on that day. He said he knows firsthand what education can do for someone’s future. “Life-changing pathways are afforded to students when financial assistance is provided, no matter how large or small,” Dr. Moore said. Throughout the 21 Days of Giving campaign, many ASUN employees found a way to give back in a way that was special to them. As we enter the season of giving, we ask our community members to think of ways they can make lasting impacts on others. Whether it’s creating a scholarship to honor someone’s legacy or providing much-needed training equipment, a donation to ASU-Newport has a long lifespan of helping future generations succeed. With the help of generous supporters, ASUN is able to fulfill its mission and vision. Giving looks different for everyone, and ASUN welcomes all the ways you may consider giving to support our students and institution. For more information on how you can support ASUN through a charitable donation, please contact Teriann Turner at teriann_turner@asun.edu or call 870-512-7754. N
ASU-Newport Awarded Grant to Support Manufacturing Program Mallory Black The Gene Haas Foundation awarded Arkansas State University-Newport a grant to support students in one of its manufacturing programs. ASU-Newport received $12,000 for its Advanced Manufacturing program. Advanced Manufacturing is a program located on ASUN’s Jonesboro campus. The program focuses on skills individuals need to succeed in today’s manufacturing facilities and machine shops. Students learn
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to operate Computer Numerically Controlled machines (CNC) while also focusing on computer-aided design, drafting, and machining. The grant funds will be used to award scholarships and sponsor students in competitions such as SkillsUSA. Dr. Typhanie Myers, Dean for Nursing and Health Professions and Interim Dean for Applied Science, said this grant will support ASUN’s mission of strengthening the regional economy. “We are thankful for the Gene Haas Foundation grant, which will allow our Advanced Manufacturing students to compete in events highlighting their unique skills,” Dr. Myers said. “The grant will also provide scholarship dollars for students pursuing a certificate or degree in a highly skilled craft, which will meet the high demand of our local industry partners and further ASUN’s mission. Congratulations to our Instructor of Advanced Manufacturing, Alan Keith, for securing such a valuable asset for our students and institution.” The Gene Haas Foundation Education Division’s primary goal is to build skills in the machining industry by providing scholarships for CNC machine technology and CNC machiningbased engineering programs. N
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Unity Health Harris Control in the Midst of Chaos
Michelle Foshee is a wife, mother, dog lover, and Newport native who promotes Unity Health Harris Medical Center to improve the quality of health and well-being for the communities we serve through compassionate care. She is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and prior to joining Unity Health, she worked in sales and marketing in Little Rock. She challenges herself and others to be Health Centered – physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
From the moment you wake up in the morning and take that first sip of coffee, millions of events have already occurred that could significantly affect the outcome of your day. It is a scary thought, but most do not stop and consider this because it is extremely overwhelming. However, individuals that are dealing with mood issues, loss, emotional and physical pain are all too aware of the many things beyond our control. So, how does one find their bearings when it feels as if they are lost at sea? Oddly enough, the answer to this question is within as you decide to either react or respond to a stressful situation. The following tool is called the STOP Method that helps you deal with some of life’s stressful situations. This tool consists of four concepts that correspond to letters that spell the word, STOP. Situation: The goal here is to identify the present stressful situation in a short statement (two to three lines max). Often when we lose control at this level it is because we recall similar experiences which then opens an “emotional flood gate” that increases our current level of distress. This can lead to an overreaction to the situation and cause dire consequences. Therefore,
the key here is to stay in the present. Example: Let us imagine that a deadline is approaching but you and a co-worker have come to a disagreement on how to complete a work project. On past projects, you both argued to the extent of even vowing never to work together again. However, using the STOP Method you recognize that your focus should not be on the past but rather the present dilemma, which is the deadline, which is approaching and you have an uncompleted work project. Thoughts: It is reasonable to assume that in the midst of chaos and panic that most individuals would exhibit the mindset of “act now and ask questions later.” Such a mindset can be highly disruptive outside of life and death scenarios. Acknowledging our thoughts and the feelings associated with them is vital to maintaining our sense of control. This can be accomplished using such phrasings as “I think...” which allow us to examine if our awareness of the facts of the situation are accurate because we might be assuming certain details that are making matters worse. Likewise, using the phrasing, “I feel...” also allows us to examine the depth and intensity of our emotions that can help regulate our emotional response. We might not feel angry, but rather feel annoyed or frustrated which will most likely change how we respond to a situation. Example: Now that you have identified the situation causing you to become enraged, you also realize that you feel undervalued, disrespected, amongst being angry. Furthermore, you also identify that you have been thinking that your co-worker wants to see you lose your cool and blow up so they can finally get rid of you when they report you to HR, and then complete the project while also taking Continues on page 13
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It was a cold, fall day and Ruth made chili and cheese dip – just perfect! She treated me along with three (3) friends to a wonderful lunch. Since it is the Annual Election Period (AEP) for Medicare beneficiaries, the subject of Medicare, prescription drug plans and dental insurance came up. The AEP does cause people to review or think about their insurance. (Including dental insurance which does not have an enrollment period.) It is interesting to listen to the concerns people share that they didn’t have before or issues that didn’t bother them before, as well as changes over the last 12 months. Sarah told us her husband had a heart attack the end of October and is waiting on a quadruple bypass surgery! His medications will change and now they will be able to review and update his prescription plan during this AEP. The drugs a plan covers, the copays you pay for those drugs and whether a pharmacy is preferred (lower copays) or standard changes every January 1. Some people are changing prescription plans because in 2022 their pharmacy will not be preferred, and the cost of their prescriptions is increasing. Peggy said she was concerned for Sarah about the cost of this big surgery. Sarah took a deep breath and said she was
thrilled with their Medicare health insurance. Her husband has a Medicare Supplement plan that will pay for everything! When you are concerned about a procedure or your health in general, the last thing you need to worry about is medical bills, right? Ellen said she also has a Medicare Supplement plan that she loves. The benefits are great, and she never has to pay anything. But the premium has increased a little every year so now the premium is difficult to handle in her budget. Someone told her she would have to answer medical questions to change to another Medicare Supplement plan. With her medical history she is concerned she would not be accepted. Someone else told her to look at a Medicare Advantage plan. Ellen likes the low premium but does not like the Medicare Advantage plan because she may have to pay copays, must see a provider in their network and could be out of pocket over $5000 in a year! Good news - there is a company that offers a guaranteed issue Medicare Supplement plan – you cannot be turned down. And the premium is lower than what she’s currently paying. (We met and submitted an enrollment form. Ellen is thrilled that she was accepted and with a premium that is $84 a month less than what she has been paying. Yes, the same coverage.) What else is going on with them? Peggy is having an implant ($2300) and a cover ($1500) – more than the benefits in her dental plan. Now what? Peggy is concerned about all these commercials with free “stuff”. Yes, ask details. What is the “cost” of the free “stuff”? Concerns? Call me at 501-868-6650 and say “Caroline, can we talk?” N
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all the credit. You do not share these thoughts and feelings, but you do notice them stirring deep within signaling you to do something about the situation. Options: As previously mentioned we can either react or respond to a stressful situation. If we choose to react, we risk further complicating the situation, but if choose to respond we can possibly increase our likelihood of a peaceful resolution. Thus, it benefits the individual to think about at least three not-so-good ways and three good ways to best handle the situation. Remember we are not acting on these just yet but rather looking at our options. Example: As you have identified the situation and evaluated your thoughts and feelings, you now begin to reason with yourself about ways to deal with your co-worker. Among the not-so-good options, you ponder just how good it would feel to cuss them out or even punch them straight in their face. However, you also give yourself permission to think of more positive ways to deal with them such as walking away to take a breather then try to talk to them in a calmer tone with the intent to resolve your differences and complete the project on time. Pay-Off: The Third Law of Thermodynamics explains that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Likewise, for every action we take we will have a consequence that will be either disruptive or beneficial. An important characteristic of this section is to consider both the short-term and long-term consequences to those options identified in the previous section. For example, an angry individual might decide
that blowing up and striking a person is a suitable way to express their anger – here the short-term consequence feels “good” but the long-term consequence can be dire as they might seriously injure the other person and bring criminal charges. Thus, as a general rule of thumb in making the best decision on how to deal with a stressful situation, individuals should consider personal safety, the safety of others, and minimizing the risk of further trouble, such as involvement with law enforcement. Example: You quickly run through the possible outcomes of the options you considered on how to deal with your co-worker. Regarding the not-so-good option, you realize as good as it might be to tell them what you really think about them or how good it would feel to give them a fat lip you also realize that you do not want to get fired and risk potential criminal charges. So then you think of the other option you had that involved walking away to calm down and then approaching them in a calmer tone and talking the disagreement out – sure it may take away some work time, but it will put you both back on track to complete the project. Ultimately, you choose the latter option and you both manage to reach a reasonable compromise and complete the project right before the deadline. This brief tool can help you navigate through stressful situations in life. However, if you or a loved one are struggling with deeper issues, it is recommended that you seek out professional help, as there are willing professionals ready to serve those in our community. N Lukas Hicks from Trumann
Local Faces ASU-Newport Student Recognized with “Head of the Class” Award Mallory Black A leading industry manufacturer recognized an Arkansas State University-Newport student for his excellence in the Energy Control Technology program. Lukas Hicks, from Trumann, was presented the “Head of the Class” award by Malco Products. Hicks will graduate in December with his Technical Certificate and plans to return to ASUN-Marked Tree in the Spring to finish his associate’s degree. From over 500 technical schools and community colleges, students are selected by Malco Products based on their performance and commitment to the industry. Mark Constant, Advanced Instructor of Energy Control Technology, said Hicks was chosen because of his commitment to excellence in the Heating, Ventilating, AirConditioning and Refrigeration, or HVACR, industry while also exuding professionalism. “ASUN-Marked Tree’s Energy Control Technology program salutes and admires the hard work and dedication Lukas showed while completing his certificate,” Constant ELEVEN YEARS STRONG
said. “We look forward to Lukas returning to ASUN in the spring to complete his associate’s degree. As the HVAC industry evolves, it’s critical we continue to train skilled students like Lukas that will thrive and serve their communities. We appreciate Malco’s support in doing just that.” Along with the recognition, Malco Products awarded Hicks with a variety of materials for him to take with him as he starts his career. Malco Products is a leader in HVACR industry standards while also producing tools needed by industry professionals. N
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BACC Held Ribbon-Cutting for Exam Prep Hub & Main St. Nutrition Chris Hill The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Exam Prep Hub. Exam Prep Hub offers ACT prep classes for high school students. They offer content tutoring and instruction, test-taking tips and strategies, and test anxiety reduction. Learn more about Exam Prep Hub at ExamPrepHub.com. The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Main Street Nutrition. Main Street Nutrition is under new ownership and proudly serves loaded teas, meal-replacement shakes, and more. Main Street Nutrition, located at 159 West Main Street in Batesville, is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. N
Citizens Bank, Batesville Schools Honor Dennis Nephew and Wayne Gibbs for Going ‘Above & Beyond’ Sara Doerfler Dennis Nephew and Wayne Gibbs, both plumbers with the Batesville School District maintenance department, were recognized with the October “Citizens Bank Above & Beyond Award.” Since 2012, Citizens Bank and the Batesville School District have recognized staff members who go “above and beyond” to realize the district’s mission to empower today’s students for tomorrow’s challenges. Staff in all schools and departments throughout the district nominate award recipients, who receive a Certificate of Excellence, a $25 gift card and a 20-ounce insulated tumbler from Citizens Bank. The award is presented at the Batesville School Board meeting each month. This month’s award presentation brought special meaning to recipients Nephew and Gibbs. Dennis Nephew, recently passed, was represented by his wife Kristie Nephew. Fellow colleagues were sure to note Nephew and Gibbs’ unwavering will to work as they selected the two for this month’s award. Eagle Mountain Elementary staff said: · “A couple of years ago, we received word around 5:00 am that we had a major water leak at our school. By 5:30, or shortly after, Dennis and Wayne were on scene and quickly started evaluating the situation. They took action and worked hard until late that night until the water line was fixed. Thanks to these men the major issue was repaired and school was back in session the next day!” · “Time and time again we needed a plumber on campus and quickly we would see Dennis and Wayne fixing the problems.” · “We are so thankful that Dennis was a part of the great Batesville School District, and we are thankful that Wayne is with our district. Both have always been there for us at Eagle Mountain Elementary. To us, they are superheroes.” N 14 Batesville . Newport . Newark . Southside . Sulphur Rock . Swifton . Tuckerman
First Community Bank Hosts Grand Opening Celebration for New Operations Center at Headquarters Angela Connell First Community Bank has hosted a grand opening celebration for its new Batesville operations center at 1401 Harrison Street, beside the financial institution’s main bank, on Tuesday, November 16. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held as state, county, and city government officials, alongside several members of First Community Bank, commemorated the completion of the new facility. “At First Community Bank, we understand the importance of keeping jobs local and the economic impact that can have on a community and its people,” said Dale Cole, chairman and chief executive officer for First Community Bank. “We’re celebrating over 250 jobs in a rural community, and an investment in the town where it all began.” Cole and Boris Dover, president and chief operating officer for First Community Bank, welcomed the crowd. The event featured several guest speakers including; mayor of the city of Batesville, Rick Elumbaugh; Independence County judge, Robert Griffin; president
and chief executive officer of the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Crystal Johnson; and Arkansas State Bank Department commissioner, Susannah Marshall. Attendees were provided tours of the new facility and received a free keepsake paperweight featuring an architectural rendering of the operations center. Copies of a custom photo book featuring pictures from area photographers were also offered to guests. Flynco, Inc., of Little Rock, was the contractor for the project in addition to several local subcontractors. The three-story operations center is approximately 28,809 sq. ft. and is connected to the main bank by a 170 ft. sky bridge over 14th Street. The building complex provides space for 125 employees. For more information about First Community Bank, call 870-612-3400, visit www.firstcommunity. net. N
Citizens Bank, Batesville Schools Honor Regina Forehand for Going ‘Above & Beyond’ Sara Doerfler Regina Forehand, Counselor at West Elementary, was named to receive the November “Citizens Bank Above & Beyond Award.” Since 2012, Citizens Bank and the Batesville School District have recognized staff members who go “above and beyond” to realize the district’s mission to empower today's students for tomorrow's challenges. Staff in all schools and departments throughout the district nominate award recipients, who receive a Certificate of Excellence, a $25 gift card and a 20-ounce insulated tumbler from Citizens Bank. The award is presented at the Batesville School Board meeting each month. When asked about Forehand, peers
lavished over her kind, trustworthy spirit and how much she cares about her students and colleagues. West Elementary staff said: · “Regina has the kindest spirit, sweetest smile, and is the absolutely best listener. She is admired by students and staff alike for caring for each of us in her special way. Regina is forever soft spoken, but heard in big ways. I’m thankful to work with such a dedicated educator and I’m blessed to call her my friend.” · “In addition to her counseling responsibilities, she is always putting students and staff first by organizing various activities on our campus like our Red Ribbon Week, PBIS pep rallies, and daily announcements, all while involving students in many ways.
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Regina wears many hats at West and the aforementioned are just small examples of the things she does to go above and beyond for us!” · “Regina is so kind and considerate. When she works with the students, she is so calm and they feel it. She is trustworthy and she helps to make West School a great place to be.” N
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Novelist Charles Frazier departed dramatically from his usual story-telling in his Nightwoods (Random House, 2011). And he succeeded beautifully. Frazier became famous for historical fiction in 1997 when his Civil War story Cold Mountain stayed on top of the New York Times best seller list for 61 weeks, setting a record, and then transferred into film in 2003’s Oscar-winner starring Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, and Reneé Zellweger. Frazier stayed with historical fiction in his 2006 Thirteen Moons, depicting life in the Cherokee Nation before, during, and after the Trail of Tears. And he returned to historical fiction in his 2018 Varina, a fictionalized biography of Jefferson Davis’s wife from her youth in Mississippi, through the Civil War years in Richmond and her evacuation south, and up to her death in New York in 1906. I recommend all three of these novels to folks who enjoy historical fiction. I learned a lot from Thirteen Moons in particular, and Varina is full of beautifully expressed insights like this: “Civilization balances always on a keen and precarious point, a showman spinning a fine Spode dinner plate on a long dowel slender as a stem of hay.” But Nightwoods is different— wonderfully different. It’s a gripping thriller set in modern times. The central character is a young single woman, Luce, who has taken in her murdered sister Lily’s two young children, children traumatized by the murder they witnessed. She’s as sympathetic protagonist as you’ll ever meet, and your heart goes out to the damaged kids. Then there’s the antagonist, Bud, the kids’ wicked stepfather,
Appalachian mountainsides all about the town and the Lodge? Are they a threat, where danger can lurk? Or are they a sanctuary, where the innocent can flee and hide from danger? I won’t say more. Readers will find answers to these and other questions as the plot of Nightwoods thickens, danger grows, and the fully satisfying climax comes as ordinary people rather than police, detectives, or the military have to face evil and deal with it. Readers who love great writing and gripping thrillers will love this novel. N
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the murdered sister’s husband, who killed his wife and yet has escaped punishment after a mistrial. He’s a murderous, thieving, lying, drugdealing beast, as odious a villain as you’ll ever meet. Luce is caretaker of an old man’s abandoned Lodge, way out from a North Carolina mountain town, with only one old lady, Maddie, as a friendly but distant neighbor. She and the kids are basically alone. Then, Bud arrives in town. He’s looking for Luce and the kids. He believes that Lily had hidden a large amount of money in their house and that Luce and the kids now have it. But where have they stashed it? He couldn’t find it in his former home, so he fears he won’t find it in the Lodge either, not on his own. He has to be careful. He has to be cunning. So he rents a room in town, starts bootlegging, and makes friends with the local deputy named Lit, a WW II vet, by supplying him with the pain meds he uses to soften the physical pain of his old war wounds and the mental stress of his current job. He sets to find out where Luce and the kids are, and when he does, he pays menacing visits to the Lodge to check it out and consider the best way to get rid of Luce and the kids and gain access to it for a thorough search. He frightens Luce plenty, strong and independent as she is, and he terrifies the kids. Into this tense situation comes not a knight on a white horse but a hitherto young ne’er-do-well driving a Studebaker Hawk—Stubblefield, the old Lodge owner’s grandson, who has just inherited the Lodge upon the old man’s death. As he comes to see the danger Bud presents, he must rise to the occasion. But will he? Even if he does, what chance does he stand against a ruthless murderer? And what about deputy Lit? Will he come to see his buddy Bud for what he is? If he does, will he act in time? Will Bud even give him the chance to act? And what about the wild,
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The National Association of Junior Auxiliaries is made up of nearly 100 Junior Auxiliary Chapters throughout Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. The Junior Auxiliary was founded on the principles of helping children and making a difference in their lives; it provides women the opportunity to serve and be a vital part of their communities. The objectives of the Association are to unite in one body all Junior Auxiliary Chapters and members to promote the work and mission of Junior Auxiliary. Jackson County is fortunate to have its own Junior Auxiliary Chapter; founded in 1994. I spoke with the local Chapter President, Lindsey Allen about what they do here in Jackson County. She felt like one of the most important things our readers should know is that Junior Auxiliary is a non-profit organization, “We put a lot of work into fundraisers and projects so that we can help as many kids as possible. We set aside a budget for things that might come up through the year.” The local Chapter holds fundraisers each year to support their work. However, with the Covid-19 pandemic the group was not able to do business as usual and was able to hold only one fundraiser in 2021, selling Christmas shirts. The Chapter has plans to hold a fundraiser in the spring of 2022. Lindsey shared, “We will get messages on our Facebook page asking for help and we always try to do what we can, from helping them with a meal or clothes for their kids or even adopting a whole family for Christmas.” Fundraisers along with donations are a vital part of providing revenue for the Chapter’s projects. A Project, as defined by the National J.A. Organization is a planned undertaking where the Chapter has some part of financial or administrative responsibility in the Child Welfare, Health, Recreation, Culture, or Education fields. The Jackson County Junior Auxiliary Chapter has several ongoing projects including Book Buddies, Christmas Blessings, Fostering Love, Child Welfare and Pictures with Santa. Lindsey shared, “We were excited to be able to hold our Third Annual Pictures with Santa in late November, it’s a free event. We had over 80 kids come to see Santa and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate!” The Book Buddie project provides free books once a year to children in first and fourth grade at the Tuckerman and Newport Schools as well as the Swifton Fifth grade class. Lindsey shared, “We love getting books into the hands of children.” She further explained, “Of course Covid has limited us in what we can do. We used to include a craft project along with the books and we
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would do the crafts with the students when delivering the books. Hopefully we can do that again soon.” The Junior Auxiliary also helps out with the Swifton and Newport schools Fall Festivals, “We donated soda and candy to the Swifton campus and a backdrop for the Newport campus.” Fostering Love is another local J.A. project. This project changes from year to year depending on changing needs of the Foster Families it serves. Lindsey explained, “Some years we’ve donated duffle bags for clothes or personal supplies that were needed. This year each month we are supplying a different foster family in Jackson County with supper. In November we donated everything the family would need for Thanksgiving including a turkey.” When I asked if there was perhaps a favorite project amongst the women of J.A. Lindsey was quick to reply, “Christmas Blessings is most of our member’s favorite project because it’s when we really feel like we are helping make a child’s Christmas.” The group works with local schools and daycares to determine need. Then they “adopt” those children for the holiday. “We purchase a new outfit including underwear, socks, shoes and a coat if needed; of course there is always a toy included. We get together and wrap the gifts and then drop off to the schools for distribution.” Another fun project the women of J.A. participate in is Pillow Pals, “We girls get together and sew pillows and add cute little messages to them. We then donate them to the Local Emergency Department for them to hand out to kids who come in. It is a comfort item for them in times of distress.” The Jackson County Junior Auxiliary also provides two $250 college scholarships each year. These scholarships are awarded to a student from each school district in the county. Lindsey shared, “We get together and read each submission and try to pick someone that is heading for a career that is focused towards children.” The group is always looking for new ways to serve the children and foster community of Jackson County. They are currently in the process of working out a plan that would allow them to celebrate the birthday of every child in foster care. “We are very lucky to have two members that work for the Department of Human Serves and two
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Family owned and operated Scott Kallsnick , Vickie Kallsnick Moser, Joan Kallsnick members that come from the organization Foster Your Community. They are helpful in keeping us filled in on the needs in the county.” While serving the children in Jackson County is their main priority the group has been known to help other J.A. chapters in need, “During the hurricane this year we set up a donation box at the bank and we used part of our budget to order supplies and send to Louisiana where one of our sister J.A. chapters had set up a donation center.” I asked Lindsey how membership in Junior Auxiliary worked, “Each year we have our current members submit a few girls from the community they feel would love to help kids. We then host a social for those special ladies and give them all the information needed on Junior Auxiliary. If they decide to join they are considered Provisional for 6 months while they train and then they become an active member.” She further explained that each member is active for five years at that time they can choose to go Associate and from there they can then become a Life member. This year’s Jackson County J.A. officers are: President Lindsey Allen, Vice-President Sarah Lassiter, Secretary Tessa Mann, Treasurer Carrigan Jackson, Provisional Trainer & Ex Officio Irina Reynolds and Public Relations Kayla Rowlett. Provisional Members include: Lindsay Epperson, Amber Ellis, Stevie Mauldin, Mandy Daniels, Taylor Honey, Hunter Finney, Brandy Jones, Haley Jacobs, Paige Kagen, Kelsie Jones, and Tanya Yeager. “I feel like Junior Auxiliary is so important to our community because we truly want to help children in any way we can.” N
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In The Field with Randy Looking Forward
Randy Chlapecka is an agronomist with Farmers Supply Association, 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.
We’ve pretty much wrapped up a 2021 crop year that featured generally good yields and pretty good prices. It’s never going to be everything we want. It was not a good year for rice milling yields, I did hear of some lower grain yields associated with the Jupiter rice variety, there are always going to be some inconsistencies with soybean yields due to the variety of production systems, and we always want higher commodity prices. But all things considered, we can’t be too disappointed with 2021. As we look forward to 2022, the big story is inflation and the associated increase in input prices. The big one everyone has been talking about is fertilizer but you can bet that pretty much everything will be higher. There has been a lot of talk about cutting inputs, especially fertilizer. Some are looking at planting more soybeans which have a lower cost of production. Of course, this would mean less rice and corn, which have much higher input costs especially when you consider their high nitrogen requirements. In this and the January 2022 issues of Eye On, I’ll take a look at inputs and give you my opinion on where you might be able to make cuts without hurting yourself too much and where it could be costly to make cuts. Since fertilizer is the thing being talked about the most, I’ll start there. The highest fertilizer costs are associated with nitrogen use in corn, rice, wheat, and grain sorghum. The University of Arkansas has nitrogen recommendations for all of these crops. These recommendations are averages and are a starting point. I know that some push the University rates. That’s fine if you know you are getting a positive response. Otherwise, stay right around those recommended rates. At the same time, don’t go with reduced rates and cut your yield potential unless you have experience doing this without hurting yourself. Other than nitrogen in the above-mentioned crops, potash is typically where you get the most bang for the buck. Potash is a place I would caution against cutting unless I had soil tests showing adequate and above levels. We typically get a response to Boron in soybeans on the high pH, silt loam rice soils in our area. Aspire, which contains potassium and boron in the same granule, is an excellent, University proven, source of boron for soybeans. You can often get by without fertilizer phosphorus in rice and soybeans unless you have low levels of phosphorus in the soil in combination with high pH. I would caution against cutting out phosphorus to corn and grain sorghum. Zinc is important for rice and corn on those same soils that we see a response to Boron in soybeans. Know your zinc levels. I see soil sample results, especially from some ELEVEN YEARS STRONG
areas of Poinsett County, where zinc levels are high and they can get by without zinc applications. But if they are low and the pH is above 6-6.5, don’t cut out the zinc. Next month, I’ll discuss other inputs and where there might be places to make cuts or where there’s too much risk to make cuts. For more information, feel free to contact me through Farmers Supply Association by cell at 870318-0739 (cell) or by e-mail at randychlapecka@gmail.com. N
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‘Tis the season, if you haven’t already, to boil the Thanksgiving turkey bones for soup, eat the soup, and wash the pot. This is the signal that it’s coming. This is the signal that we’re about to jump into the joyful holiday that we have all loved best since we were children. Christmas! The one time of year when we can be kids again ... be frivolous and gigglie because Christmas is in the air. Cheers! This jolly time takes our hearts to seeing family and friends, and yes, enjoying a little Christmas Cheer under the mistletoe … or as this month’s recipes reveal a little Cheer in your cooking. These hors d’oeuvres are easy to prepare, and keep well in the refrigerator, so when folks do come by we can present something to nibble on with a minimum of effort. And they
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