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In This Issue 6/ Editor’s Note

28/ Myers-Davis Life Coaching

7/ Trending @ ASUN

29/ Unity Health Harris

9/ Tasty Talk

30/ Things To Do 32/ The Often Overlooked

Hello Again

ASUN Wellness

Created to Eat Seasonally

10/ Great Tastes

Superbowl Treats

12/ Tales of a Transplanted Fashionista Praying for Boys

14/ Cherri Design Scent 101

15/ A Minute in Mich’s Mind 17/ DownTown Guide Weaver - Longo Wedding

20/ Seniors, can we talk?

Life and Death

22/ Local Faces

Three Steps to Stop Procrastinating Knit Caps for Newborns

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36/ Thyme Enough

Jim Lahey’s No-Knead Bread

37/ Batesville Area Arts Council 38/ Smith’s Verdict *** Escobar: Paradise Lost (2015)

40/ In the Field with Randy Winter Meeting Season

42/ Cover Story

Cecelia Wilson

45/ Notes from the Clearing The Weight of One Sock

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Editor’s Note Hello Again

Joseph Thomas Hello everyone and let me get right to it! The 10th Annual Delta Visual Arts Show in Downtown Newport is February 24th and worth the drive and time. The usual great art show expanded last year to include authors, and this year the expansion includes musicians. Our hats off to Jon Chadwell, Julie Allen, staff, volunteers and everyone that has helped to make this event such a lovely draw for so many great artists.

So, Kacey Burge brings us a cover of this years art show, with a feature of Cecelia Wilson and her book Back To Bremen. The other artist featured on the cover is Allison Smith, a Fine Artist with andE Art of Jonesboro (photo by Maggie Hendrix) and we look forward to seeing both of them at this years show.

I bring you the Weaver-Longo Wedding and a third installment of The Weight of One Sock. Scott Parker submits a look at local insects, Michelle Foshee speaks of Knit Caps for Newborns, Randy Chlapecka talks Winter Meetings Season and Leigh Keller shares a new read and something she does on a regular basis, Praying for Boys. Myers-Davis shares three steps to stop procrastinating, Nelson and Sandy Barnett share another wonderful bread recipe, Adrienne Freeman shares some Superbowl Treats, Cherri Rodgers talks scents and Hannah Rogers

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discusses the importance of eating in season. We have another great article from Dr. Sandra Massey about ASUN’s commitment to student and faculty health and wellness, the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce shares the 2018 Leadership Class, Things To Do, Faces, event news and much more so tag along for another great look into our amazing local communites.

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ASUN Wellness 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.

ASUN Wellness – Preparing Students and Employees for the Marathon of Life I recently read an interview with an Olympic marathon runner. This athlete could run a marathon in under 2 hours and 19 minutes. That’s approximately 12.6 miles per hour! When asked about his path to success, the runner humbly explained that his accomplishments were due in large part to the thoughtful guidance and commitment of his team of coaches, trainers, and therapists.

While ASUN isn’t necessarily training athletes for the Olympics, we are committed to training our students and employees for academic and professional success. And like running a marathon, academic and professional success require more than just the technical skills necessary to get the job done. In fact, more and more studies are showing that the mental, emotional, and physical health of employees are major factors of their job satisfaction and performance.

So, how do we at ASUN equip our students and employees to perform at their fullest academic and professional potential? Realizing that a commitment to wellness can produce powerful results, ASUN has integrated wellness into both its student and employee programs.

ASUN’s Commitment to Students The foundation of ASUN’s commitment to student wellness is reflected in College and Life Skills – a required course for most associate degrees. As the title reflects, the course explores a vast arena of skills necessary for students to succeed in the classroom and beyond. What you might not have guessed, however, is that the course also specifically addresses the #1 wellness challenge facing all college students…stress. In College and Life Skills, students learn about the causes of stress and the very real psychological and physical effects of stress on the mind and body. Students also learn how to minimize stress and proactively address it.

ASUN was also one of the first institutions in Arkansas to offer a virtual P.E. course – allowing even online students to participate and receive academic credit for learning about their health. Concepts of Physical Activity includes both traditional healthrelated curriculum, as well as a lab requiring students to engage in physical activity and provide a summary of their progress.

Outside the classroom, ASUN also shows its

dedication to student wellness by offering an array of social activities such as Spring Fling. During Spring Fling, students are invited to participate in on-campus games, intramural sports, and a faculty/staff/student picnic. Spring Fling is just one of many activities offered by Student Affairs to encourage students’ social interaction, increase their physical activity, and create a sense of family and community with faculty and peers.

ASUN’s Commitment to Employees ASUN’s commitment to wellness is also firmly established in its employee wellness initiatives and benefits. Take for example the ASUN Wellness Committee, which recently organized a “Wellness Challenge” to help employees get educated about their health and get moving physically. The Challenge presented goals such as: complete a health assessment or get a physical; attend an on-campus lunch-nlearn or seminar; and walk 10,000 steps per day or do 150 minutes of exercise per week. Going forward, the ASUN Wellness Committee hopes to grow the number of campus-wide group exercise classes, provide opportunities for organized sports, and increase educational opportunities on topics such as smoking cessation, healthy sleep practices, and mindfulness.

In addition to organized wellness events, ASUN encourages its employees to make their personal health a priority by taking advantage of the three “Wellness Hours” – a part of their ASU System benefits. Whether it’s taking an hour to use the weight room or gym, attending an on-campus exercise class, or going for a mid-morning walk on the outdoor track, we give employees the time and space to achieve a healthier, more active lifestyle.

ASUN also encourages its employees to take time away from work so that they can refresh, recharge, and reconnect with their loved ones. The ASUN executive team has made it a goal to increase their employees’ use of vacation time, as well as time “unplugged.” With current technology allowing us to be available and reachable at every minute of the day, we have to remind employees that being plugged-in at all hours is not a job requirement, nor is it a badge of honor.

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on their happiness and performance. We understand that only a healthy institution can operate at its maximum potential. Just as the Olympic marathon runner’s success stemmed from the committed support he received from others, so ASUN hopes its commitment to student and employee wellness will lend a hand in their academic and professional success. I’ll leave you with a quote from author Kenneth Blanchard: “There is a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in something, you do it only when it’s convenient.

When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results.”

At ASUN, we are not only interested in, but committed to the wellness of our students and employees…and we look forward to seeing the results.

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Tasty Talk

Created to Eat Seasonally

Hannah Rogers recently returned home after serving 5 years in the U.S. Coast Guard as a cook. She enjoys time with her dog, baking, hiking, and serving others.

Hannah is currently in the process of establishing Hananel Bakery in Batesville

With each change in weather and season, there comes a new harvest for the farmer. Since the beginning of time, our diets have been dependent on what foods the season produces. The spur of industrial agriculture and demand for instant food have caused our diets to suffer drastically, along with our health.

Knowing the seasons helps us better understand how we should eat. Our bodies have a natural seasonal clock for food, which makes it taste better to us when eaten in season. Chef Kurt Michael Friese says that eating out of season will weaken our palate, making the taste of food lessen over time. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why food has become so tasteless to us over the years.

The cold and windy winter air dries out both the earth and our bodies. Our bodies naturally counteract this by desiring a high-protein, high-fat diet that includes warm, heavy, oily foods to keep us moisturized.

Winter squash, beets, nuts, meat, fish, and olive oils all help to keep us warm and moist. Winter also sends our body into a type of hibernation period, causing us to eat less and live off the fat that we consumed in summer. After the heaviness of winter and spending time indoors, spring makes our body naturally want to feel lighter. This is achieved by detoxifying our liver from the fats and heavy foods eaten during winter. As a result, spring brings bitter greens like arugula and herbs. Radishes, asparagus, and mushrooms are also

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Summer generally calls us to be active and spend time outside. To provide our bodies with this added energy, we require more natural carbohydrates and sugars. Corn, peas, peaches, strawberries, and cantaloupe are found in abundance during summertime. Liquid-rich foods like cucumbers and watermelon provide extra water, when the temperature rises.

When the air starts turning cool, autumn provides us with the desire for fewer salads and more cooked, warming foods like soups, avocados, pumpkin, and meats. Apples are bountiful, providing our bodies with high fiber and pectin, which aids in the digestion of fat and cleanses the intestines.

Eating off our local farms year-round helps us to easily know what is in season. Not only does this help our economy, but it gives our bodies more nutrition than store-bought produce. Studies show that produce contains more nutrients when allowed to naturally ripen on their parent plant. This is something you can only find locally, as studies show that supermarket produce contains anywhere between 5 and 40 percent less minerals than in the past.

It is important to our health and taste buds that we eat the way our body was created to – seasonally.

We live in a perpetual summer mode where we pack on fat all year without expending that energy. Perhaps this explains why people cannot lose weight. Also, the lack of nutrients our body gets by eating non-seasonally encourages our bodies to get colds or flu during wintertime.

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Great Tastes

Superbowl Treats Adrienne Freeman is a Jackson County based food writer whose work is published statewide. When not at the keyboard, she can be found in the kitchen, focusing on recipes and techniques that can be easily replicated by fellow enthusiastic home cooks. She always welcomes reader response at adrienne@whimsyandwow.com.

It is the pinnacle of the pigskin, the supernova of sport, the finale of the football season – the Super Bowl.

In the U.S., the Super Bowl is not just another sporting event, it is practically another American holiday. In some ways, it is has some distinct advantages over the recent holiday season – no gifts exchanged, no annoying relatives or nerve-racking travel schedule. Instead, the Super Bowl is all about football, friends, food and fun.

Everyone gets a day pass from any New Year’s diet resolution to enjoy the abundance of dips, snacks, pizza and wings. That day, game watchers dip 14,500 pounds of chips into eight millions pounds of guacamole and all those snacks result in six percent of the workforce calling in sick on Monday. Surely they help account for the 20% increase in antacid sales that weekend.

These recipes will help you join in the fun. Instead of wings, the Buffalo Chicken Cheese Dip is a hearty fan favorite that gets its zip from the hot sauce and a pleasing crunch from the celery. If you want to tone down the heat, a mild wing sauce can be substituted with excellent results. If you have time, freshly grated cheese is preferable to pre-shredded, which is treated with a cellulose substance to keep it from clumping during transportation and it’s time on the shelf. While it doesn’t change the flavor, it does cause melted cheese more susceptible to hardening.

The Touchdown Taco Treats are great one bite pick up appetizers that are like mini taco salads. Add or subtract condiments such as green onions, sauce preference, your favorite cheese, and chicken for the beef or anything else to suit your taste, just don’t make any substitution for the Tostitos chips. Their shape is uniquely suited to this fun snack.

Pretzels have been a snacking companion to cold beer for ages. Combining them into a candy may not seem like a logical step, but it is one of genius. Caramel is made with one bottle of beer, or ale, part of which is added directly into the caramel and the other part reduced down to a concentrated teaspoon that takes the place of something like vanilla extract. The salty sweet combination will score points with your family and guests.

Whether you are a Patriots fan or an Eagles lover or you are just there for the commercials (just $3.5 million for a 30 second spot), these recipes will definitely put a check in the “win” column.

Buffalo Chicken Cheese Dip 2 – 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 10 Eye On Magazine

2 pounds), poached and shredded 1 12 oz. bottle buffalo wing sauce, Frank’s Red Hot preferred 2 8 oz. blocks cream cheese, softened 1 16 oz. bottle prepared ranch dressing 3 ribs celery, diced 2 cups cheddar or Mexican cheese, shredded fine Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a lightly greased 13x9x2 inch baking pan, combine the shredded chicken and entire bottle of Frank’s sauce, spreading to form an even layer. Combine the cream cheese and entire bottle of Ranch dressing in a medium saucepan, stirring over medium heat until smooth and hot. Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken mixture. Sprinkle celery evenly over all and bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Top with the shredded cheese and bake for another 20 minutes uncovered or until bubbly (Don’t let the top get too browned or the cheese will harden.) Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes, serve with celery stalks, sturdy tortilla chips or Frito’s dippers.

Touchdown Taco Treats 1 can refried beans ½ pound ground beef 1 package taco seasoning 1 cup shredded cheddar 1 cup salsa ½ cup sour cream ½ sliced black olives 1 package Tostitos “Scoops” tortilla chips Prepare beef as advised on seasoning packet. Drain grease. Set aside.

Set tortilla cups on tray. Layer with beans, seasoned beef, cheese, salsa and top with an olive slice. Like little taco salads!

Ale and Pretzel Soft Caramels 1 12-oz. bottle of ale, divided (Better to use a darker beer – pilsner or ale) 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup light brown sugar 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup light corn syrup About 15 pretzel rods Wax paper, for wrapping 1. In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of the ale to a simmer and cook until reduced and syrupy, about 20 minutes. This will yield about 1 teaspoon of concentrated ale flavoring. Set aside.

2. Butter a 9×13-inch baking pan or two 9×9-inch pans. Combine the remaining beer, both sugars, the butter, heavy cream and corn syrup in a heavy 4 or 5 eyeonmag.com

quart pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally. The butter will melt and the mixture will begin to boil.

3. Continue to cook until a candy thermometer reaches 244 degrees F (firm ball stage). When the correct temperature has been reached stir in the ale reduction and remove from the heat.

Pour into the prepared pan(s) and top with the pretzel rods.

Let cool for several hours or place in the refrigerator until firm. (If refrigerated, let sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.) Remove the caramel block from the pan and place pretzel-side up on a cutting board. Cut wax paper into 5Ă—5-inch squares, cut pretzel rods into 2-3 inch pieces, fold caramel around sides of pretzel to make ends meet and wrap caramels in wax paper.

Note: Caramels must be wrapped or they will lose their shape.

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Tales of a Transplanted Fashionista Praying for Boys

Leigh Keller is a high school guidance counselor at Batesville HIgh School and the director of the BHS Glass Slipper Project. She lives in Batesville with her son, Cole, and a pack of dogs.

The Christmas season is so fast and furious, with events at school and church every single night of the week leading up to Christmas break, that sometimes you can’t catch your breath. I found myself longing for those two weeks at home, glorious home, where, sadly, I could clean my house, sit still for just a minute, laugh and play with Cole, and maybe even get to read a book. I have a stack of books on my nightstand, but during the school year, I am so mentally drained by the time Cole gets to sleep that I usually choose to just go to bed myself. So, my gift to myself for Christmas this year was time, with a few new books thrown in. I vowed that we would not be in a hurry for two weeks, not rushing around from here to there, perpetually almost late. That tends to wear on you a bit.

The weather has not made us want to do anything but stay inside, with a pogo stick, skateboard or new basketball in the hallway, who the heck bought those for my kid for Christmas? Thanks Santa. But I have gotten the down time I was craving, and feel like I got to remove some of the clutter from my home and my head, in order to be my best

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for those 600 plus teenagers on Tuesday.

One of my Amazon finds was, “Praying for Boys”, by Brooke McGlothlin. It is a must read for any mama of boys, but particularly single moms of boys. Cole is a pretty lucky little guy, that he has a dad who cherishes him, a Papa who adores him, and countless other godly men in his life who are wonderful examples of what a man should be, our pastor, his principal, my own boss (who has the same name as one of the competitors on American Ninja Warrior, our favorite show, and Cole is convinced that it is indeed the same David Campbell), and many more wonderful men in our church. In the last year and a half, since I feel like God has called me into helping other single moms navigate life (which still scares me to death, I am pretty sure he dialed the wrong number there), I have drawn more near to what God has planned for me and Cole, instead of what I have planned for me and Cole. I have laid awake at night and prayed over that little head, praying for God’s purpose and will for his life and for mine, because sometimes, as a mama, I feel so stinking clueless.

Being a boy mama is so different from being a girl mom because they are so loud and in your face, and just wild. But I say that I could not imagine being a girl mom, if tasked with doing another head of hair in the mornings, I would never quite make it. I just need to find the mate to other solid black Nike socks, a pair of comfy pants to go with a funny t-shirt, and he is happily set for the day.

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Mcglothlin sets the tone for the entire study on page 47, when she says “Are you helping your son dream about the bigger vision God has for his life? Do you look at life for what it is, or what it can be? Do you call out the gifts in your son’s life, helping him to grow into his God-given passions and callings? Even if your son is quite young, you can help him see the big picture, let him know he can do anything God wants him to do, be anything God wants him to be. You can encourage him to fight for those that are too weak to fight for themselves. Does he see you caring about your neighbors and those in your community who need help? Does he know about the people all over the world whose trials and struggles are so much worse than his own?”. Wow. That is kind of a big pill to swallow for my little man. I love to think about who my baby will be when he is big, but I love seeing who he is right now. His wise 2nd grade teacher does a project where each child has a special week, and each child in the room writes about whoever’s week it is, about what they mean to them, and who they are. (I know that all of you sweet elementary teachers do something similar, and it is a favorite for all mamas, I assure you). Cole came home with this sweet little book, and that last entry was from a little boy in the class who wrote about how Cole was always a friend to him when no one else was. You know me, of course I lost it. I want so many things for Cole, but I want him to care about other people the most, and notice when they are hurting.

As parents we can teach our babies to read and to bounce a basketball, but how they treat other people is the true measure of a real man.

I am only through the first part of this book, and I just might finish it today, because Cole and his dad are going to watch Star Wars and shoot guns (it’s all about balance folks, ha), and McGlothlin says there are three important lessons to learn, especially if you are a single mama raising a boy, but for really any boy mama.

Life won’t be perfect, don’t expect it to be, but do set the bar for excellence in your life and in your son’s life.

Expect him to live up to it. Life is all about relationships, a relationship with God, relationships with family and friends, and relationships with coworkers. True excellence in life comes from how you treat people, period. That is the biggest lesson I want Cole to learn in his young life.

Do whatever it takes to protect your children. In my work with teenagers and women, I hear so many terrible stories of sexual abuse and abuse in their childhood years, events out of their control because their parents put their own needs first, or perhaps trusted someone they shouldn’t have (or someone who misrepresented themselves to their parents, a trusted adult or family member). I know that I am hypervigilant with Cole because of the things I hear every day. But I would rather err on the side of caution, than have something irreparable happen to him. When I became a single mom, I promised him and myself that I would do whatever it took to create a good life for him, and to provide for him at all costs.

Pray. Pray without ceasing for your son. God is always working, and while you are in the middle of a storm,

sometimes you just can’t see your way out, and how it will end. Don’t ever give up on the man he will be someday. If he is already a man, still pray for God to direct his feet and his thoughts.

The end of this book holds directions for conducting a group for 21 days of prayer for moms of boys. That might be a fun group to have this spring. We can talk and read while our boys tear down the house or ride skateboards in the hallway with make-believe swords. Study those sweet faces while they’re sleeping, because you have to be ready to go the moment they wake up. XO N

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Cherri Design Scent 101

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 now has The Kitchen Shop at 2485 Harrison St. for all your kitchen needs.

We are beginning a series on scents/odors/ chemicals, as this has become a very important issue in my life lately. Focus will be on both the good and bad.

Before we delve into this topic, I will lay a foundation that, if you begin to take notice, you will see in your own life as well. We are all affected, even if we are not aware yet. By way of explanation, most people do not know the difference between an interior designer and interior decorator. Interior decorating is a small part of interior design focusing on aesthetics, but its focus is “to enhance the function and quality of interior space for the purpose of improving the quality of life, increasing productivity and protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public.” My training and this purpose has been haunting me lately, and my heart has been so burdened that it led to this series. I beg you to stay with me through this for your families’ sake.

In this past year, I opened The Kitchen Shop. Also my daughter returned home after serving 5 years in the military and is currently staying with me. She developed deadly food allergies last year, triggered by chemicals.

Every day at my shop, I hear heart-breaking stories of food allergies, sensitivities, inflammation/pain and many other illnesses that my heart is burdened for you, my readers and customers. In my studies this past year and through my experiences with my daughter and you, I have learned that many food related issues and diseases are chemical related and triggered (whether in food or environment). I have also learned that most gluten sensitive people are not sensitive to God-created gluten, but to man-made added to almost every product on the market in America (food, deodorant, toothpaste, makeup, baby products, dry wall, flooring, just to name a few). Now to me, there is a serious problem when the same product is in my mac-n-cheese and my walls! Many of you come in my shop asking for help and healthy foods, having done your research and understanding much of this, as it is in your life also. You have taught me so much and I thank you! As a disclaimer, I am not a doctor nor an expert. I can only relate through my experiences, research and your stories. This is a much bigger issue in our country than any of us yet realize.

Groundwork laid, we will delve into scents and how they affect our lives. If you have traveled this road ahead of me, I welcome your guidance on the road I now choose to travel.

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In the insurance world, February is “Insure your love” month, a campaign organized to help others remember that life insurance is love insurance, and to help with the stigma that life insurance must be solely focused on dying. Since no one likes to talk about their mortality, we can surely shift the conversation to how to take care of those you love when/if the unthinkable happens. Which leads to the question: How do you know kn if you need a life insurance policy?

You’ve probably heard it said before, “If someone depends on you financially, you probably need life insurance.” and they would be right! Some examples of specific life happenings which might start the need for life insurance are: Young and single ~ Acquiring debt (car loans, private student loans, etc.) average debt for a young person, but along with the funeral expenses and settling of these debts-you could be leaving a burden for your family, and no one wants that.

Married or getting married ~ Most married couples depend on two incomes to cover their expenses. Ask yourself if you were to become ill and die, or die suddenly, who would cover your part of the expenses? Would your spouse have to move, be in debt for medical bills, pay your funeral costs? If your answer was yes, you need life insurance.

Growing your family ~ if you are a parent you know the enormous responsibility that comes with that little bundle of joy! Food, shelter, and education costs are only the start.

Diapers, daycare, to college tuition and all the great opportunities you want to provide for your child, are an expensive endeavor, one that you wouldn’t want to leave alone to your grieving family.

Divorce or single parenting ~ single parents are often the only breadwinners as well as the transportation, scheduler of events, and everything else a child needs. Single parents need affordable life insurance!

Planning for/Retirement ~ when your debt is decreasing, and your children are on their own, you might believe that you no longer need life insurance, but it isn’t necessarily true. If you die, could your spouse pay for their usual (customary lifestyle) expenses for 10, 20, 30 more years? Or, would they have to sell the home and things you both worked a lifetime to acquire? If you aren’t sure of the answer-you probably need life insurance.

These are a few of the times that come to mind when thinking about life insurance. We (insurance people) understand it’s uncomfortable to acknowledge you won’t live forever, but having a plan in place to protect the future of the ones you love is a peaceful feeling you won’t regret! Life throws you curveballs, Y'all! So, take ten minutes to have a conversation with an insurance professional about your options…we can help you decide how much insurance you need, for how long and what you can afford to pay.

Michelle has been a licensed Property/Casualty & Life/Health agent since 2007. Before joining Randy and the Reichardt Insurance Agency, she was the owner of multiple small businesses. Outside of work Michelle enjoys volunteering, beekeeping, reading, and travel with her family. She loves being mom to daughter Bailey, and two fur-kids Abby and Kodah.

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I Do

Joseph Thomas is a native of Grubbs, a graduate of ASUN and owns and runs Eye On Magazine with his powerhouse wife, Kimberlee. He is the graphic designer, editor and one of the various writers of this publication. He is elevated by five children, four grandchildren and is trying to waste less time everyday.

Weaver - Longo Wedding August of 2008, Ryan Longo and Maranda Weaver attended the 6th grade together. Ryan had a crush on Maranda, but the feelings were not mutual. Maranda left the school after that year, and the two remained distant friends.

After high school, Ryan attended Heartland Baptist Bible College in Oklahoma City, OK. Near the end of his first semester, his phone calls with Maranda increased as he began tutoring her in math. Those math sessions turned into long phone calls talking about all matters of life not having to do with learning math. The next semester, Maranda moved to Oklahoma City and also began classes at Heartland. The relationship grew stronger and they became stronger friends, that soon began dating.

After dating for two years, on July 4th of 2017, Ryan had a plan; the perfect ring, the city fireworks at the White River in the middle of Batesville and the girl he wanted to marry. Both of their families were going to be there, and the moment was set. It would be a great night.

Here’s how Ryan tells the story - "I had the box in my front pocket, just hoping that Maranda would not notice. My plan was to propose before the fireworks started, so that there would still be enough light out to see the ring. I wanted to propose in the gazebo overlooking the river down at the end of a long sidewalk.

Maranda and I went on a little walk through the park. I sent my brother, Jacob, ahead of us to ask the people to leave the gazebo for just a minute while I proposed, and I had my other brother, Trevor, secretly following behind us to take pictures. As we were walking towards the gazebo, Jacob was walking back from it and when Maranda could not see him, he gave me a thumbs down.

The people were still in the gazebo. We walked up to it and stood and talked outside. After a few minutes, the people realized we were the couple and they left. I began talking about the special dates that Maranda and I had gone on. I talked about how this was my favorite one, and she smiled at me. Then I said, 'And Maranda, I want to ask you something...,' I pulled out the ring (I picked it out myself but knew what she liked), got down on one knee, and I asked her to marry me. She started crying and I stood up for one of the best hugs ever. She said 'yes.' After a few minutes I said loudly, 'Trevor, did you get it?' Trevor popped his head up from behind a bush outside the gazebo and he said, 'Got it!' She had no idea he was even there. We went and showed our families 18 Eye On Magazine

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and friends, and she was so proud to show off her new ring and her new fiancé."

They were married at White Drive Baptist Church in Batesville on December 9th, 2017 at 1 pm. It was an absolutely beautiful ceremony, everything went perfectly. The officiant was Pastor Mike Stanley, from Friendship Baptist Church in Highland. They wanted to make their honeymoon a magical dream come true, so they went to Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. They spent five days in Orlando, having a very fun and romantic week together. They stayed in a Disney Resort hotel and went to Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, an Orlando Magic basketball game, and a number of fun tourist attractions around the city.

Maranda is the lead preschool teacher at Bright Beginnings Early Development Center. She helps children learn their letters, shapes, colors, and more while also teaching them basic Bible lessons. Ryan runs his own graphic design company, Ryan Longo Graphics and Communications. Ryan creates logos, promotional designs, websites, business cards, t-shirts, and more

for both businesses and churches across the U.S. Both Maranda and Ryan hope to one day have children.

Photographer Recognition HCH Photos | Hunter Hall Top photo: Ryan Longo and his groomsmen From left to right Groomsman - Will Glasscock Groomsman - Trevor Longo (Ryan’s brother) Groom - Ryan Longo Best man - Adam Longo (Ryan’s dad) Groomsman - Juan Lara Photo of Maranda and her maids: from left to right Bridesmaid - Marian King Maid of Honor - Mikaila Weaver (Maranda’s sister) Bride - Maranda Weaver Bridesmaid - Katelyn Shull Bridesmaid - Lynaia Jones (Maranda’s sister) N February 2018 19

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Life and Death

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?’.

“It’s Life – it’s just part of life.” When Ruth and one of her friends and I met for lunch last month, this is what her friend told me. I had just received a call that my 103 year old aunt had died (she would have been 104 in February!). Yes, I know she was “old” and yes, most of her friends are deceased. In fact she outlived her 6 sisters and 2 brothers.

My aunt was in a nursing home in Georgia. She had moved to Georgia 11 years ago to be with her only daughter and son-in-law. As things would have it, she outlived both of them! Her two grandsons have been watching over her in the nursing home. Since all of my aunt’s family are buried in Little Rock, she wanted to be buried in the same Little Rock cemetery.

So off to Little Rock - her two grandsons, their wives and children. They arrived one day, had the graveside service the following day then back to Georgia the next day. Even though this was a quick trip, it was not an inexpensive trip. First there was the cost of my aunt being cremated, the cost of the minister who performed the graveside service (that’s another story), the cost of

having the graveside service and the cost of food for family after the service. There was also the cost of travel, lodging and food for her grandsons and their wives and children plus time they had to take off from their jobs.

This all added up – and right after Christmas.

Fortunately, my aunt had a life insurance policy just for these expenses. Since she planned ahead, all of these expenses were paid in full! Since she had changed her beneficiary to her grandsons, they were not out of pocket anything. She had enough life insurance to pay for everything. What a great gift! Yes, this is all part of life – and so are unexpected expenses at a bad time.

Have you thought about how much it will cost when you die and how much your family will have to spend?

I’m sure my aunt didn’t think she would outlive her daughter and son-in-law and that her grandsons would be left to handle everything. Where will the money come from? Consider buying a small life insurance policy as a “gift” to your family. Think it’s going to cost too much?

Buy what you can afford.

What New Year’s Resolutions did you make? In 2018, I hope you review your life insurance. If you don’t have any life insurance, check into it. Make certain your beneficiary designation is current. Think of it as a “gift” to your family – a gift your family will appreciate and remember you by.

Yes, it’s life – it’s just a part of life. Please share your story – call me at 501-868-6650 and say “Caroline, can we talk?” How difficult is it to find a minister who knew a 103 year old and is still able to conduct a graveside service?

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This St Patricks Day, Stop Talkin & Start Flockin Brooke Taylor The Batesville Montessori School Flamingos have been nesting peacefully in our newly renovated facility since they made their debut in December 2014, taking Batesville by storm. These Flamingos were the first of their kind to migrate to this area and light in the lawns of local businesses and homes to raise money for Batesville Montessori School (BMS). At that time, BMS was fundraising to renovate what is now our current location and the outpouring of support from our community was overwhelming! The Flamingo Flocking Fundraiser was very successful and FUN for both the Flockers and the Flockees!

It took them a little over three years to recharge, but the BMS Flamingos are getting a pretty bad case of cabin fever and long to find the ideal spot to light for some fresh air! We hope our community will once again join us for some Flocking Fun this St Patricks Day! Flockings will go on sale February 12th and continue to run throughout the whole Flocking Season. The Flocking Season is currently scheduled

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for March 1 through March 17th. You can purchase a Flocking for a completely innocent, unsuspecting victim through any current student/family of BMS or by contacting the School at 698-1341. Get your Flocking Order in ASAP so you can be sure we are able to fill your Order! Flockings are first come, first serve! Be sure to LIKE BMS on Facebook @ https:// www.facebook.com/BatesvilleMontessori. We will post pictures of Flockings on our page!

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At Central Magnet

Elvis the pig likes belly scratches.

Central Elementary Kindergarten classes had a recent visit from a little pig who's name is Elvis. He lives with Arianna Cooley's family.

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The students at Central Elementary in Batesville, Arkansas know that they are difference makers. That has been their theme for the entire school year. Recently, Central's principal, Byron Difani, has challenged each grade level to raise money for a charity. First grade teachers chose to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House.

Students heard stories from local families about how this charity has impacted their lives. A first grade student, Aylen Arciniega, donated $20 to the cause. When asked about the money, Aylen told students it was her birthday money. Aylen turned seven on January 10th. Aylen told her teacher, Mrs. Akins, that she did not want to waste her money on toys. She wanted to donate the money to help parents stay close to their sick babies. In the words of Aylen, "I want to show the Ronald McDonald House that even though I am a kid, I can make a difference."

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Michael L. Hester, Ed.D. BHS -New semester kicked off with record number of students enrolled at UACCB in concurrent/dual classes. 93 students in 176 classes. BHS now offers Bowling as a competitive, AAA sport. Last semester, 10 students completed their CNA certificate of proficiency. 12 students are working to complete their welding certificate and 2 are working on the EMT certificate of proficiency.

Our Robotics team completed their first event at Harding University during the first week of January. We added one section of Chamber Choir to our master schedule. This will be the beginning of a new program for next year, when we add a full time choir instructor at BHS! We are piloting a google doc discipline referral form for our teachers and an e mailed letter home to parents. Basketball is in full swing and spring sports are already practicing.

We are busy planning for next year!

BJHS - Transition planning is continuing at BJHS. We are still evaluating and considering various scheduling options for the incoming 6th grade for next school year. Our BJHS students continue to produce amazing videos each week. This is a product of our 2nd block enrichment opportunities for our students. All aspects of these videos are student driven. If you haven’t had an opportunity to view these, please take time to do so in our video archive.

Central Elementary - We kicked off our Difference Maker project for the 9 weeks. Each grade level is collecting coins for a different charity group.

Students have already put money from their allowance and their piggy banks.

Teachers have been sharing information about their charity and explaining why we must be difference makers.

Eagle Mountain Elementary - This semester is off to a busy start at Eagle Mountain. We participated in our second nine weeks PBIS celebration.

Students who did not receive an office referral during the second nine weeks were able to participate. Students had the opportunity to participate in a snowball fight, shoot snowballs from the snowball cannon, slide down the snowy hill, and enjoy snow cones. We are gearing up for Open House and The Great Kindness Challenge.

Sulphur Rock Elementary -The Sulphur Rock Campus is back hard at work. We celebrated National School Kindness Week with many activities, for example, upper grades reading to lower grades, gifts to the teachers, Cup of Kindness (drink of choice to everyone). We also went to the Melba to see Wonder as a culminating event for Kindness Week. We celebrated National School Choice Week this month by having campus tours and a chili supper for our Central parents/students and our potential K students. We are playing basketball every date possible and our students are doing very well.

West Elementary - West students & staff were excited to return to school after the Christmas break. We have kicked off a challenge to promote attendance this semester. Students with three or less absences will be entered in a drawing for a brand new Chromebook. Intramural basketball began on January 27, for boys and girls in fourth, fifth, and sixth grades. We have games every Saturday morning for six weeks. We are extremely appreciative to Rian Puckett for taking the lead on this endeavor. Mrs. Forehand prepared everyone for The Great Kindness Challenge. Students at West participated in a wide variety of service acts during that week.

White River Academy - We are currently planning and making preparations to move to our new location at the DAC, Suite A. If possible, we would like to complete this move by the end of the school year. We are excited about this opportunity to be in town and provide more options and services for our students. We are also pleased to say that Ms. Stout has completed her Google classroom certification and is preparing for training sessions with each staff based on individual needs. On one final note a big congratulations to our students who have completed 15 classes of credit recovery utilizing the Edgenuity software. N 24 Eye On Magazine

Cheerleading at OIRM April White Sunday, January 28 at 2 p.m. the museum was filled with cheerleaders from the past.

Helen Musgrave recruited 14 former cheerleaders to tell about their roles during the 1950s through the 1990s in generating excitement as they led local teams and the crowds with enthusiasm, acrobatic gymnastics, and the rhythmic words “Go, Fight, Win.” This spirit always added to the competition on the football field and the basketball court. These cheerleaders spurred crowds to rise and shout out their support through energetic winning chants.

Cheerleaders from Batesville and Southside High were represented, as was Lyon, Hendrix, ASU and the University of Arkansas. Leader uniforms and formations have changed during the decades, but the heart to win is still there. If you haven’t been to the Old Independence Regional Museum lately, go see what’s going on, it’ll be worth it!

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Southside School District Hosting Tournaments Kyle Christopher Economic Impact of Sporting Events to Continue in 2018.

The Arkansas Activites Association (AAA) awarded the Southside School District three major tournaments for 2018 at their annual meeting in Little Rock on Thursday, January 11th.

Southside will host the 4A Regional Baseball and Softball tournaments on May 3rd through May 5th.

Southside will also host the 4A State Soccer tournament again this year which will take place on May 10th through May 12th.

The Batesville School District placed a bid on the 4A State Volleyball tournament, however, the event was awarded to the Mena School District.

“We are so grateful for our local school administrators going out of their way to bid on these events. Hosting major tournaments in Independence County has such a positive impact on our local dining and lodging economy. This also gives us a great opportunity to welcome visitors from across the State of Arkansas to our community” said Tourism Director Kyle Christopher.

Partnerships between local school districts, the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Lyon College, and the Batesville Parks Department have allowed

Independence County to become a destination for major sporting events.

In October of 2017, the Southside School District hosted the 4A State Volleyball Tournament.

Tournament play occurred at both the Southside Gymnasium as well as Becknell Gymnasium at Lyon College. Teams were also able to practice at the new City of Batesville Community Center and Aquatics Park in between games.

“By forming partnerships and combining the numerous assets within our community, we were able to put on a first-class tournament experience for everyone involved. We now plan to continue this year after year” stated Christopher.

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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Batesville Crossfit Friday, January 5, 2018. Owners Gilbert & Melody Lopez are both certified trainers and are very passionate about helping people live healthier lives. Batesville Crossfit offers classes Monday - Friday at various times. They are located at 3425 Harrison Street. For information on class times call 870-5699852 or visit https://www.facebook.com/batesvillebodyfit/ Ambassadors in attendance included: Pasha Alexander

(Centennial Bank), Ashley Engles (Citizens Bank), Tracy McClurg (citizens Bank), Bill Oliva (First Community Bank), Alan Price (FNBC), Brooke Stevenson (Ind. CO Cable TV), Lisa Pinkston (network of Community Options, Inc.), Joyce Casteel (Randy Reichardt Insurance Agency), Julie Hinkle (Southern Bank), Tina Paul (UACCB), and Ashley Keck (White River Health System Foundation). Shared Shelly Hendrix. N

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Ribbon Cutting A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Anytime Fitness Studio Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Anytime Fitness Studio offers a variety of classes Monday through Friday, such as Fitness Bootcamp, Yoga, Cardio Dance, and Pound at various times. They are located at 3050 Harrison Street. For information on class times call 870-793-2700 or visit https://www.facebook.com/anytimefitnessbatesville/.

Ambassadors in attendance included: Pasha Alexander (Centennial Bank), Ashley Engles (Citizens Bank), Tracy McClurg (Citizens Bank), Bill Oliva (First Community Bank), Cliff Brown (First Community Bank), Brooke Stevenson (Ind. Co Cable TV), Cara Richmond (Peco Foods), Joyce Casteel (Randy Reichardt Insurance Agency), Julie Hinkle (Southern Bank), Robin Milligan (White River Area Agency on Aging) and Ashley Keck (White River Health System Foundation). N

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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Montessori Christian Academy Tuesday, January 23, 2018. Montessori Christian Academy offers the highest quality Montessori education possible, integrating the Christian faith, grounding children in Biblical truth, developing the child’s intellect and character to their highest potential. They are located at 2417 E. Main Street.

For more information call 870-569-8080.

Ambassadors in attendance included: Candy Davis (Arkansas Sherriff’s Youth Ranch), Jeanne Roepcke (Batesville School District), Tracy McClurg (Citizens Bank), Cliff Brown (first Community Bank), Alan Price (FNBC), Matt Rush (FNBC), Rick Buie (Intimidator, Inc.), Jennifer Green (Lyon College), Lisa Pinkston (Network of Community Options), Joyce Casteel (Randy Reichardt Insurance), Vicki Stephenson (Shelter Insurance), Bridget Goforth (Southern Bank), Julie Hinkle (Southern Bank), Keith Tuggle (Tuggle’s Investment Realty and Auction), Chad Whiteaker (WRD Entertainment), and Gena Reis (WRD Entertainment).

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Myers-Davis Life Coaching both your professional and your personal life. If you want to change things, you can follow the steps below to stop procrastinating and start dealing with the things that you need to do on a daily basis.

Dr. Edward P. Myers & Angela D. Davis founded Myers-Davis Life Coaching Institute. They both have leadership experience and are Certified Professional Life Coaches. "Doc" is the author of seven books and contributor/editor of several more. He received his Ph.D. from Drew University, is a Certified Professional Life Coach, a Certified Master Life Coach, a Certified NLP Practitioner, and a Certified Practitioner of the Law of Attraction.

Angela D. Davis, received a M.S. degree in Psychology and has been successful in promotion and personal development in chambers, schools and businesses.

Three Steps to Stop Procrastinating At one time or another, everybody has a tendency to indulge in procrastination. You have undoubtedly experienced those times when you seemed to be putting off or ignoring something as opposed to dealing with whatever you needed to do at the moment. While this does happen to everyone from time to time, delaying the things that need to be done can easily become a habit. This is never a good thing. Despite that fact, people have lots of reasons for procrastinating. It might be because you feel overwhelmed with the tasks at hand or it could be because you are afraid of failure. Whatever your reason might be, procrastinating can hurt you in

Get to the Root of the Problem One of the first things that you can do when you find yourself putting something off is to think about the real reason you don’t want to get started. Is it because you are scared that you might fail or that if you succeed, people might start to expect a lot more of you? Is it because you already have too much on your plate and you feel completely overwhelmed, even before you start a new project? Identifying the reason you are ignoring the things you need to do can help you better understand how to get around the problem.

Write Things Down The second step you might want to follow is to write your goals down. Write down the things that mean a lot to you, long-term goals as well as goals that you want to accomplish in the short-term. Now write down the things that you have to do to get from where you are today to achieving those goals. You can check each one of those things off as you accomplish it. It not only makes it easier to keep yourself motivated, but it also helps to see that you are making progress on a daily basis, however small that progress may be.

Don’t Psych Yourself Out A lot of people procrastinate because they make something a lot worse in their mind than it is in reality. Maybe you have been putting off starting that big project at work because you dread doing it or you don’t want to deal with refinancing your home because dealing with mortgage companies makes you want to throw something. The truth is, more often than not, people make things a lot worse in their mind and they really are. Once you actually start doing whatever you have been dreading so much, it usually isn’t as bad as you thought it was going to be. This can make it a lot easier to stop putting things off and just get them done, especially when you realize that you are only putting off the inevitable. Eventually, you will have to deal with whatever is in front of you, and it usually works out better if you deal with it sooner rather than later.

Conclusion There is not a person alive that wants to procrastinate.

However, it still happens. If it is happening to you, look at some of the steps above and try to find out why you are putting things off. You can easily put things in perspective by writing them down and above all, refrain from playing mind games with yourself and making things seem worse than they really are. Before you know it, you can be tackling your to-do list and getting things out of the way in record time.

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Unity Health Harris Knit Caps for Newborns

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.

201 Hazel, Newport 870-523-1009 “The mission of the Newport Economic Development Commission is to facilitate an environment that will be conducive to economic growth and stability. The commission will work to enhance, promote, and create increased opportunities for economic well being by developing and implementing strategies that will improve quality of life, community aesthetics, and encourage new investment in Newport and Jackson County.”

Knit Caps for Newborns at Unity Health – Harris Medical Center With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, Unity Health — Harris Medical Center is taking part in a special initiative to celebrate American Heart Month. ‘Little Hats, Big Hearts’ is a program designed by the American Heart Association in collaboration with The Children’s Heart Foundation, to provide infants with red knit or crocheted caps, born during the month of February.

The Unity Health – Harris Medical Center Auxiliary will provide new moms and babies at the New Life Center in Newport, with their own handmade hats. The hats are created with cotton or acrylic yarn and are machine washable and dryable.

Through this program, not only do babies receive adorable, handmade hats, but parents also receive information regarding heart health for themselves and their new bundle of joy. The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness, provide resources and help inform families of the important issues of heart disease and congenital heart defects.

The campaign began in 2014 in Chicago to increase awareness of the leading killer of Americans, heart disease and congenital heart defects. It has now spread to 40 states in the U.S. and hopes to reach the entire nation.

This project will help parents to be proactive in considering their own heart health and the heart health of their children. Witness these tiny hats making a major difference to patients and families throughout the Unity Health System. To learn how you can help or for more information on the campaign, visit www.heart.org or call Unity Health Marketing Department at (870) 512-3081 to learn more.

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arkansascraftschool.com (ACS) offthebeatenpathstudiotour.com (OTBP) Friends with Food Allergies Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, February ozarka.edu 22, 2018 at 6pm-7pm in the Batesville Citizens Bank mountainviewartguild.com (MVAG) Annex Room located at 285 East College Street. We will be learning how to create our own chemical free products, such as cosmetics, household cleaners, and personal care items. For more information, contact Hannah Rogers at (870) 283-2343.

Friends of the Library The Independence County Library Friends Foundation has kicked off its “Friends of the Library” membership drive. Memberships in the Friends group are now available at the Library, 368 East Main Street in Batesville. Annual membership dues are $25.00 per person and renew every January, at the beginning of the Foundation’s fiscal year. Contact: Vanessa Adams, Library Director at 870.793.8814, orvanessa@indcolib. com.

Spay or Neuter Coupons The Humane Society of Independence County (HSIC) wants to remind everyone that it offers coupons worth $35 off the cost of having your pet spayed or neutered. Please call the shelter during office hours (Tuesday through Friday from Noon-5:30 p.m. and Sat 11a.m.-4 p.m.) for more information. (870) 793-0090.

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group The Caregiver Support Group provides opportunities for you to talk with others who really understand what you are going through. Join us every second Thursday at 6 p.m. in the WRMC Josephine Raye Rogers Women’s Center Conference Center. Contact Deanna Green at 870.307.1406 for more information.

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Recycling Program The City of Melbourne has implemented a comprehensive recycling program to collect aluminum, metal cans, plastics, paper and cardboard. The collection site is located at 300 Circle Drive, next to the Izard County Sheriff's Office off Hwy 9 Spur. Collection dates are Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from noon4pm. Items you can drop-off: > Aluminum - beverage cans only (crushed cans preferred). > Metal Cans - food, beverage and juice cans. Empty foods and liquid and rinse thoroughly. OK to Leave labels on. (No paint cans or oil cans.) > Plastics - Soft Drink bottles, milk jugs, detergent bottles, etc. Containers MUST have #1 or #2 inside the triangle on the bottom. No paint, oil, chemical (pesticide or herbicide) plastics. > Paper newspapers, magazines, phone books, paper, junk mail.

Please keep paper dry! > Cardboard - Boxes, dry food boxes, shoe boxes, etc. Flatten all boxes. Pizza delivery boxes are OK but no wax-coated or frozen food boxes.

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Newport Jack Wright: The Songs & Stories of Neil Diamond February 15, 7pm to 10pm. A sophisticated, authentic performance of the hit songs that have kept Neil Diamond in the hearts of his fans for more than five decades. He captures Neil’s poetic expressions of wide-ranging emotions and the eclectic mix of his varied musical styles. And it goes beyond the music with the sharing of stories about Neil’s life and explanations of his sometimes complex and complicated lyrics. He interprets the songs the way Neil must have felt when he wrote them; he connects with his audiences the way Neil always has, while making the songs his own.

10th Annual Delta Visual Arts Show Saturday, February 24, 10am to 6pm. This year’s show will feature different categories of art along with live music and authors in downtown Newport!

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The Often Overlooked Buggy

Scott Parker is a native of Harrisburg Arkansas who never felt the need to stray very far from home for any real length of time. He is an amateur Herpetologist, amateur Entomologist, amateur Mycologist, amateur Botanist, amateur Woodworker, amateur Writer, and a professional Dog and Cat lover.

I like little things. And I learned very early on in life that many of the most elegant and efficent designs in nature are the small things that sadly, many people fail to see, much less fully appreciate.

I was very young when I fell in love with insects. There was just something about how things so small and seemingly delicate, could do so much. Vastly outsized by other creatures, they seemed to thrive in their niche, not just surviving, but quitely dominating their corner of the world.

I came by this admiration and respect honestly. I can recall many, many times that my mother gently relocated an intruder from our house to the yard. So, I’m sure it was this respect for insects coupled with her passion for learning that was much of the reason she turned a blind eye toward my collecting. Even when, at the age of nine or so, I paid the astronomical sum of $4.00 for a used aquarium at a yard sale with the vision of making a terrarium. Her only stipulation was that I keep a lid on it as all times. Which brings me to my first example...

I was on one of my many summer excursions when I found him. There, crawling up the trunk of an oak tree was what I later identified as an Eastern Hercules Beetle. Now, most beetles are, well, bug sized, but this one was huge. Almost 3” long and 2” wide he honestly looked more like a small turtle. His brown spotted olive tan body coupled with the big curving horn made him by far my most impressive find ever. I gently deposited him in the brown paper lunch bag that I carried just for this reason and headed home to research my find. After depositing him in my terrarium, which was now complete with sticks and leaves, I went to get

my mom to show off my new friend.

When we returned to my room, I learned my first fact about the Eastern Hercules Beetle. He had calmly endured his travels, my well intentioned handling, and being deposited in this big glass box but apparently having a flashlight shined in his eyes was a bit more than he was going to take. In a rather slow but determined manner, the shell on his back split down the center and opened to reveal an impressive set of wings. Suddenly a buzzing hum filled the room and he began to fly.

Straight up. No running start, no cleared for take-off warning. Straight up. He was three quarters of the way up the glass, with my mom standing right beside me, when her one and only stipulation to me having the terrarium boomed through my head.

LID! Sometime during the brief instant that I glanced down at the lid laying in the floor and the time I looked back, he cleared the rim of the terrarium. Rising to eye level, he pitched forward and accelerated. In an impressive burst of speed he shot across my room and hit the curtains on my window. I glanced back at my mom who was looking at, not the bug, not the box, but me. In a weak, shakey voice, I said “ I never dreamed they could fly.” My mom repeated those words at numerous family gatherings, christmas parties and at least once, a church service.

After allowing the situation to difuse a bit, I read up on the Easern Hercules Beetle, finding that he was a member of the Scarab beetle family and was tha largest beetle species in Arkansas. The article also noted that dispite its size, they were quite good at flying. After a couple of days of observation, I released him back to the same tree where I found him.

Another great find that summer was a Wheel Bug. A member of the Assassin Bug family, they are a passive/aggressive slate gray in color. They have two very distinctive features, one obvious and one not so much. The obvious one is the cog shaped oranment on the males head.

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an ominous, prehitoric look to the species. If this look isn’t enough to curb your desire to handle one, they will gladly show you their second unique feature.

When threatened they can produce a bright orange flag from their abdomen. That is a nice way of saying they can shoot a big orange bubble out of their butt.

This is absolutely hilarious to a 9 year old boy.

Some insects look terrifiying but are all but harmless to humans. Millipedes are an excellent example. Measuring up to 5”, their long segmented leg adorned bodies are the definition of creepy, They just seem to flow over objects, undulating in an alien sort of way. But despite their looks, they are totally harmless. They don’t bite or sting, their only real defence is dripping a noxious smelling fluid onto your fingers.

Some insects fall into a middle range. The Cicada Killer, looking like a huge wasp, is a prime example.

At up to 3” long they are suprisingly timid towards humans. They can utilize a painful sting, but only do so to humans when unduly provoked. That sting is almost exclusively reserved for their favorite prey, Cicadas. After paralizing said prey they have no problem flying back to their underground den while carrying something fully two thirds as heavy as themselves.

In the insect world bright colors mean one and only one thing. NO! When you are tiny compared to the birds, mammals and amphibians around you, calling attention to yourself is not advisable. Unless, that is, you have some pretty impressive defenses. And in Arkansas the best example of this is the Eastern Velvet Ant. With the adorable nickname of Cow Killer, this bright red and black insect is the thermo-nuclear weapon of the bug world. Despite the moniker of ant, it is actually a species of solitary wasp. The males have wings which the females lack, but in a tradeoff lack the atomic class weaponary of the females.

I crossed paths with one several years back, and not knowing what I was dealing with, recieved the most painful experience of my life. She stung me between the thumb and forefinger of my right hand, and I will never, ever, touch another.

The pain was instantanous and intense beyond belief. I began to sweat profusely, felt nauseous, and my hand began to shake uncontrollably. All of this happened within two minutes. I’ve had broken fingers, toes, and once had a nail stuck through my foot, and none of those were comparable. Now don’t get me wrong, I don’t blame the bug in any way. I was at fault, she was only defending heself. I ignored the obivious warning and I paid the price. But I assure you, it will NEVER happen again.

Bugs are not mean or evil in any way. They are merely doing what they do to protect themselves and their young. Don’t let an unwarranted fear curb your interest in these amazing creatures. If you are gentle, respectful, and use just a smidgen of common sense, you just might find a lifelong hobby.

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Escobar: Paradise Lost (2015) Tanner Smith is a native of Manila, Arkansas. He has written movie reviews for the T Tauri Galaxy (www.ttauri.org/galaxy) for several years and is a five year veteran of the T Tauri Movie Camp. He has made a number of films, ranging from horror to documentary, and has won awards in filmmaking and screenwriting.

I guess I should start this review by saying that the title, “Escobar: Paradise Lost,” makes it seem like Pablo Escobar is the central focus of the film. That is not the case. Like “The Last King of Scotland,” “Me and Orson Welles,” and “My Week With Marilyn,” “Escobar: Paradise Lost” is less about the historical figure and more about how a young person sees him or her during a life-changing experience. I think “Me and Escobar” or “Escobar and Me” or even “The Escobar Supremacy Ruined My Life” would’ve been better (just kidding).

Because the performance by Benicio Del Toro as Escobar is so brilliant, people have complained that this film fell back on its potential by having its main character be a less-thaninteresting young man trapped in Escobar’s world. But for what it is, I think “Escobar: Paradise Lost” is still a riveting drama with a lead that is unfairly evaluated. At its core is the story of a young man who realizes too late what he’s gotten himself into, leading to confusion and betrayal. This story’s been done before, but if done right, it can still work

effectively, which I believe is the case here.

Josh Hutcherson stars as Nick Brady, a young Canadian surfer who lives in a surf shack on a beach with his brother (Brady Corbet) and his family. When Nick meets and becomes involved with a young beauty named Maria (Claudia Traisac), she invites him to meet her family, including her uncle, Pablo Escobar. Nick is naïve enough to believe that Escobar’s cocaine trade is for medicinal purposes and he’s only exporting “the national product,” so he falls in with the family. But as time goes by, little does he know that Escobar has been gradually luring him into his circle of influence, and by the time he understands the danger he’s in and is about to leave town with Maria, he’s called in to hide the “goods” to a secret location, where he must shoot and kill a local who will take him there.

This leads to a very well-done, extended, suspenseful sequence after which Nick meets the guide he is supposed to kill…and it’s a kid. The tension mounts over a long period of time, as horrified Nick is nervously trying to think of what to do. The back half of the film is the most powerful portion, with action, suspense, and even drama.

Benicio Del Toro is only on screen for I’d say about half of the film, but his presence dominates the entire film with a creepy blend of allure and malice, as he orders death with straightforwardness while holding family and God close to heart. Del Toro plays a monster in human form.

Josh Hutcherson, one of my favorite young actors working today, is quite believable in a role that may not have been written well but is surpassed by his credibility. There’s

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a scene late in the film where he comes to a hasty decision in order to attempt to save someone, and he plays it very effectively. Because of his performance, I didn’t mind that this was our lead and Escobar was merely second-billing.

My only problems with the film involve the supporting cast. There aren’t many memorable characters in either Nick’s family or Escobar’s circle, and this can welcome criticism with an obvious comparison (“The Godfather”), but then again, this isn’t that film, though it would’ve been nice to meet someone else on the same level as Del Toro.

As for the relationship involving Nick and Maria, it falters because Maria starts out interesting but then becomes less of a character as the film moves along.

And something else people complain about with this film is that it’s two movies at once—a true story of the notorious Colombian drug lord of the early 1990s and an action-thriller about an innocent trapped in a web of violence. I would agree with that, but I’m not going to judge too harshly on it, because the film begins with Escobar telling Nick what he needs him to do while hiding the drugs and then flashes back to Nick’s surfing days before he even met Maria. So it keeps the tension level up by telling us something important, showing how it came to this, and then catching back up to where it left off. So I didn’t mind.

Maybe a biopic starring Del Toro as Pablo Escobar would’ve been intriguing because Del Toro does such a good job in the role, but for what it is, I recommend “Escobar: Paradise Lost,” due to Del Toro’s powerful performance, Hutcherson’s charisma, and a skillfully crafted second half.

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In the Field with Randy Winter Meeting 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.

We’re in the middle of the winter meeting season and that means a lot of good information is being shared to those involved in row crop agriculture in our area.

Valuable information can be obtained from University, government agency, and industry meetings. I attend a lot of these meetings throughout January and February especially and rarely walk away without learning something that helps me with my job of working with farmers. I can’t imagine a farmer attending one of these meetings without walking away with at least one piece of information that can help the profit potential of their operation, and I encourage them to attend as many of these meetings as possible.

A couple of new herbicide options have probably been the most interesting and exciting things discussed in the rice meetings this winter. These include Loyant herbicide and the Provisia Rice System.

Loyant is a Group 4 herbicide in the same herbicide family as Facet, Grandstand, and 2,4-D. It is a very broad spectrum herbicide controlling many broadleaves and grasses including Facet, Newpath, and propanilresistant barnyardgrass. It has no activity on crabgrass and is a little weak (6 or 7 rating) on sprangletop, smartweed, and yellow nutsedge.

Loyant is labeled at 1 pint per acre with MSO added.

It should be applied 3-7 days preflood. You will notice weeds wilt down after application and then the flood will finish them off. Control drops if applied more than 7 days preflood as the flood is critical for complete activity of Loyant. Soybeans are sensitive to Loyant drift, somewhat similar to Grandstand.

The Provisia Rice System requires Provisia-tolerant varieties to be planted. Provisia herbicide contains the same active ingredient as the Assure II herbicide that many are familiar with from previous use in soybeans.

It controls grasses only, including red rice and other “weedy rices”. Sequential applications, the first at 1-2 leaf rice followed by another application preflood, are recommended. 2 applications are critical for control of red rice and other “weedy rices”. The rate is 15.5 ounces per acre per application with 1 pint of crop oil concentrate added.

As with pretty much any rice weed control program, a good grass and broadleaf residual herbicide program should be used at planting. Broadleaf tank mixes with Provisia should be used with the first application of Provisia that way if there are any antagonism issues they can be overcome with the second application. Do 40 Eye On Magazine

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PVL01 is the only Provisia-tolerant variety currently available. It is a late-season variety similar to Roy J in maturity with average yield potential at best and it is very susceptible to false smut. I would only recommend this system this year if you have Newpath-resistant red rice.

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The Blue Bridge Center for the Delta Arts presents…

With the 10th Annual Delta Visual Arts Show set to take place on February 24th, 2018, artists from 4 states and 65 Arkansas communities are getting ready to take their own personal stages in the way of 210 booths that will stretch all across downtown Newport. Every year this highly anticipated event has been a success as its benefits are a perfect trifecta. The event draws people in to the City of Newport, stimulating the economy, it provides a platform for artists to showcase their work and sell to the public and, in turn, it gives the public the opportunity to experience what the art scene is like here. Plus, it’s a fun and enjoyable family friendly event that boasts great shopping, fantastic entertainment and live art demonstrations that will entice and dazzle.

Throughout the day, there will be artistic workshops for all ages from preschool aged children to teens and adults. Again this year, the Blue Bridge Center for the Delta Arts is hosting the Annual Children of the Delta Youth Art Contest as well. It’s not something you want to miss.

In years past, the art show was host to hundreds of visual artists from painters to wood workers, jewelry craftsman and potters to photographers. This year, though, is particularly special in that the Blue Bridge Center for the Delta Arts has opened their arms to include an eclectic collection of musicians that will have your toes tapping, fingers snapping and boots stomping with tunes ranging from oldies and folk to country and blue grass. They’ve also included a phenomenal array of literary artists ranging from children’s works to biography and fiction writers, complete with public book signings and personal readings from the authors themselves.

This new development in the Delta Visual Arts Show, adding musicians and authors to the mix, has created a lot of new names on this year’s list of talent.

One of them is Cecelia Wilson, author of the biography “Back to Bremen”, an inspiring true story of a mother’s journey to save her children through the war-torn ruins of Nazi Germany. Encouraged by friend, and Newport resident Susan Cooley, to participate in the show, Wilson saw a great opportunity and signed up.

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a local artist is not only essential for marketing, but fascinating for communities who may have had no idea of the talent within their midst.” We agree. So we’d like to take this opportunity to put the spotlight on Wilson: her life, her passion and her work.

The Heart of a Pioneer Born and raised in Batesville, Wilson’s roots run at least a century deep. “Both of my parents’ families have lived in Independence County since the 1850s,” she says. “It has always been home for us.” She recalls great childhood memories that allow her to relive the excitement of the Water Carnival parade and remember the taste of the sweet cotton candy at the Independence County Fair. Her family attended Pleasant Valley Baptist in Batesville and Wilson was always surrounded by a great group of friends as a kid, even meeting her future husband, Dennis, at the tender age of six. “Having all of my friends, grandparents and extended relatives as a regular part of my daily life was priceless in my upbringing,” she says with a smile.

Graduating from Batesville High School, a year behind Dennis, in the late 1970s, Wilson labels herself as a true Pioneer. The pair married in 1979, moved to Little Rock in 1983 and settled in Cabot a decade later.

Although life would take the couple down different avenues and lead them to different cities by the way of educational pursuits and career opportunities, Wilson admits her heart will always be in Batesville. “My family still lives there and we visit often.”

The Writer Within Wilson received her Bachelors degree in Business from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock while Dennis graduated from UALR Law School, after receiving a Bachelors and Masters degree from Missionary Baptist Seminary. The couple had 2 children, Cody and Cheyenne, who would later graduate from Cabot High School and go on to lead very successful lives in Digital Technology and Medicine.

While Wilson valued her professional degree and how it has allowed her to have a successful career in business, her passion has always been writing. “When we first moved to Little Rock, I wanted to find an outlet for that writing, so I decided to write a romance novel in my spare time,” she shares. But after sending the completed manuscript to numerous New York publishing houses, they returned with rejections.

Wilson continued to write articles sporadically for a handful of local magazines but ultimately shelved her “writing career” for the time being. But, she would soon be dusting herself off and warming up that writing hand again when opportunity would come knocking. eyeonmag.com

Edith Röpke Harris and Cecelia Wilson.

That knock came in the form of a call from her sister, and Searcy resident Angie. “She told me Searcy Living was seeking a Feature Writer for their publication,” Wilson shares. “And after reviewing samples of my work, they brought me on to write for them.” While this newfound writing role took place only in her spare time, it reignited her passion for the written word, particularly in the non-fiction genre. “I found that interviewing people from all walks of life was fascinating,” she says. “After all, truth really is stranger than fiction and everyone has a story!” Over the last decade, Wilson has had the opportunity through Searcy Living, to interview and pen stories on cancer survivors, those affected by suicide, politicians, and GrammyAward winning musicians.

The Back to Bremen Story The “Back to Bremen” seed was planted over 20 years ago at Cabot’s Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church where Wilson’s husband, Dennis, has been the pastor for 20 years. Wilson was introduced to a sweet older woman named Edith Röpke Harris and there was an immediate connection. “Edith is loved by everyone who met her,” Wilson says with a smile. “When she smiles, her eyes squint upward, her accent is endearing and her laugh is contagious.” The two quickly became friends and Harris started sharing stories of her childhood in Nazi Germany with Wilson, who was just as quickly drawn in. “It was such a different perspective of World War

II,” she says. “I had never really thought about a typical Christian German family’s experience during the war, and I found her story amazing.”

Wilson began writing Harris’s story in short articles that were published in Searcy Living and other magazines over the years, but it wasn’t until Harris’s husband passed away and Wilson had an empty nest that the pair had the time to delve deeper into the heart of this story. “It was good enough to be a book,” Wilson says matter-of-factly. “Even if we never found a publisher, I wanted her family to have the details compiled into a history that could be passed down to future generations.”

For many months, Wilson interviewed Harris at her home. Sometimes she would prep her with questions, other times the two would just get together, drink Dr. Peppers and eat popcorn while watching WWII movies. “It was fascinating watching her watch some of the scenes and reminisce about events that she lived through just like the people on the screen,” Wilson says.

During their weekly visits, Harris would open up about her life. Often times it was emotional as she revisited pieces of her childhood that she hadn’t thought about in over 7 decades. There were things she struggled to talk about and things that brought about smiles and laughter. Wilson did extensive research for date and event accuracies, wrote and rewrote chapters and Harris promptly reviewed them. Together, they brought the story to life.

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“Back to Bremen” is an inspiring story told through the eyes of Harris as a child, and her memories as an adult, surviving Nazi Germany during 1939-1948. The story is about her mother, Marta, who did what she had to do to keep her children safe during this tumultuous time period. “Marta is a common woman who becomes a heroine simply by the risks and decisions she made during the war to keep her children alive,” Wilson shares. The book’s title refers to the 9-week trek the family had to make in 1945 to get back to their hometown of Bremen amidst the chaos of the war.

Wilson spent over a year sending submissions to agents and publishers across the country, hoping to find someone interested in bringing this unique and personal story to the masses. And then it happened.

Oghma Creative Media in Bentonville bit. Wilson worked with a great editor from Missouri State through the publishing process and was fortunate enough to work with an amazing team of artists and layout designers for the cover. “The cover art conveys the mood of the book,” Wilson’s says, “And Edith and I love to point out our favorite section of the cover, at the very top of the book- Marta’s eyes.” The book was published on Harris’s 81st birthday.

When asked about the book writing process, Wilson shared this: “Taking this entire journey with Edith and her allowing me to write this story has been one of the most fulfilling things I’ve ever done in my life. Edith and I are very dear friends and always have been, but I share a connection with her now that will forever link us emotionally. From signing my publishing contract to book signings, Edith has been with me and I’ve seen her enjoy meeting people who are thrilled to have the opportunity to read her story and meet the child they have read about. For me, this experience has not been therapeutic, it has been a true honor. I wish I could have met Marta, her mother, but through Edith, I feel like I have.”

also perform a reading from “Back to Bremen”. “I am always excited to share [the book] because it is such an amazing true story,” she says. “Having a captive audience to hear me read a segment of the book is something I relish.” The Delta Visual Arts Show will have something for everyone this year and she is very happy to be a part of it.

When Wilson isn’t busy promoting “Back to Bremen”, she loves to sing, act, write magazine articles, books and plays that she also directs. She reveals that she has a few inspirations brewing for her next book and we are looking forward to what she has in store for us! * Sold in hardcover, paperback, and e-book, “Back to Bremen” is sold on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Books-a-Million.

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The Weight of One Sock

Part 1II

Joseph Thomas Finally she backed up and watched it smoke and flames poured out of the door about the time the fire department stopped on the street out front. Uniformed men were suddenly everywhere and she watched them in the unfocused manner of one in shock. She couldn’t believe this. Her mother had graciously allowed her to live there rent free after her grandfather was forced to move into a nursing home. She didn’t want to have to explain this. She already knew her mother wouldn’t believe it wasn’t her fault. She had always said she was reckless and unmindful, this proved it. Although, she couldn’t pin point anything she’d done wrong, Maddi knew this would always be her fault. From this day forward she would be trying to make this right. Her shoulders slumped as she backed even further away. A tiny voice inside her tried to break her trance and urge her to announce to the firemen that the dryer was gas, but her unfocused gaze was the only comfort currently available to her, so she took it. Until a fireman, Holder was what the name tag on his flame retardent suit read in a glow of reflected tape, gently guided her further into the street and asked if she was okay. He was blonde and tall with eyes and teeth that sparkled in Maddi’s eyes.

“Yes Sir, the dryer runs on gas. That’s what’s on fire!”

She could see the calculated alarm in his eyes as he looked to the two men that had set up to spray the laundry room. “Yes Ma’am, that is what the operator told us.” He scared Maddi ever so slightly as he turned his head to a man to his left, “Terry, grab a wrench and turn that gas meter off.” Then back to Maddi, “Where is your meter Ma’am?”

“It’s just around the corner,” Maddi explained pointing just past the commotion. She saw Holder register that Terry had indeed caught this information and ran with it so no further explaination was necessary. Maddi would have been more so impressed with this effeciency had the trance not reclaimed her so quickly. She fell into Holder to hopefully persuade his comfort and when one strong suit padded arm enclosed her back, she nuzzled in a bit further into him enjoying the smell of hard work and old smoke. She didn’t cry, but almost wanted to. She had been single and alone for three years and for the most part liked it that way. Like, 95 to 5 in favor of being alone, because she wasn’t ever lonely, until now. It hit her hard under this current burden that was unfolding behind her. Holder patted her back, “It’s okay Miss, looks like they already have the laundry room contained and Terry just nodded confirmation that the gas is off. It’ll be okay. I mean, this could have been quite an explosion had you not acted so quickly.”

Maddi pulled away just far enough to turn her head and see the amount of water pouring in and the extent of smoke pouring out. The view of the laundry room from where she stood was black and wet. She knew it was good that the rest of the house was saved, but she knew the smoke and water damage would be extensive and expensive in the end. She realized too, just how cold her bare feet was beneath her on the warm asphalt of the street. She didn’t feel like a hero and knew her mother wouldn’t see her actions as quick enough; nor did she. She turned her gaze from her feet, to the house and back to Holder’s eyes. Then her periphery saw the sky blue sock on

her right hands, still. Embarrassed but determined to make the best of it, she opened and closed her sock like a puppet in front of the tall, broad fireman and said, “Thank you kind sir.” in a raspy cartoon voice. Holder smiled down to her with pursed lips that read to Maddi as he found her strange. Her own immediate awkward distress was enough to emblazon her face with a red glow and make her want to turn the gas back on and relight the dryer after locking herself in. The dumb cartoon voice echoed in her head as she lowered and shook it in disbelief.

“Ma’am? You’ve kind of been through a hard day already and it’s not even eleven. Crazy is relative.”

“It’s Maddi,” she answered quietly. She was still looking down, but his kind words made her feel better. She turned back up to Holder and said, “You’re right, crazy is a relative and we are like two burrs in a mules tail, Crazy and I.” She gestured this with her right index finger and middle finger crossed, wincing at the rubbed blisters. Realizing she still had the sock on, she pulled it off and performed this gesture again with a goofy laugh.

Holder chuckled, “Beverly Hillbillies, Lafe Crick!”

“What?” Maddi asked incredibily, “That is something my Dad says all of the time.” She added with a chuckle of her own.

“You must have an old soul, because I dare say you couldn’t be done with your twentys.”

Holder made the same gesture, crossing his fingers, “Like two peas in a pod. I am thirty-two actually and I’ve been an old soul since I was six and dramatically hold up in my room to get across a point. Not sure now what it was, but I was willing to hold a sit in, even then.”

“Nice to meet a like soul,” Maddi say offering her hand for a shake, “I used to hold my parents hostage with my plays.”

Holder shook her hand and noticed her slight wince again.

“As for the Beverly Hillbillies, I used to watch it every morning before I’d walk to school,” Holder answered.

“It wasn’t uphill both ways, by chance?”

“No, neither way actually. But,” he turned her hand over gently and inspected the small blisters there, “as for my job this morning, it wouldn’t be complete until these blisters are doctored.” They were both a bit lost in each other, though Holder still had a mission. He gently pulled her over to the back of one of the two fire trucks in the street and opened a toolbox to expose bandages, salves, sutures and stitch line. He took some triple antibiotic and again, very tenderly rubbed some on her blisters.” Maddi expected him to ask permission to do so, he was being so old school and gentlemanly, but she was glad he didn’t feel he needed her permission to nurse her as such. It was an intiment moment, more so for Maddi.

“I guess you dress wounds and save people all the time, huh?”

“I help save people most everyday, this is a great bunch of guys and a couple of gals to be fair. Fortunately, we rarely find people needing to be saved. They are usually out in the lawn watching by the time we arrive. But, Joe usually tends to any medical needs.” Holder had gestured toward Joe with a thumb to his right. “I just wanted to...” he eyed Maddi with some sentiment she couldn’t quite read, “try my hand at it for you.”

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