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In This Issue 6/ Editor’s Note
29/ Unity Health Harris
Blue & You Fitness Challenge
7/ Trending @ ASUN
30/ Things To Do 32/ The Often Overlooked
8/ Uncle Occam
35/ Thyme Enough
12/ Teen Driving Roadeo 14/ Cherri Design
37/ Batesville Area Arts Council 38/ Smith’s Verdict ***1/2
15/ A Minute in Mich’s Mind 18/ I Do
38/ In The Tooth
Losses
ASUN Believes in Second Chances The Loch Ness Monster
Scent 102
Rush - Henderson Wedding
20/ Seniors, can we talk? Dental
22/ Tasty Talk
Nutrition Derived from Breastfeeding
22/ Local Faces 28/ Adventures in Arkansas
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The Three C’s
Get Out
Your Childs Dental Health
40/ In the Field with Randy
Dealing with Crop Residue Burning
42/ Cover Story
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44/ Notes from the Clearing The Weight of One Sock
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Editor’s Note Losses
Joseph Thomas I have to begin with a heartfelt mention of the loss suffered by those who knew Virginia Moore of Grubbs, and to know her was to love her. I saw her everyday at school and though we didn’t talk everyday, she always had a smile and kind word. I was fortunate to get to work with her in the lunchroom for a time and she was always great fun and friendly to everyone. Along with the loss of Linda Maez just after Christmas, these were truly two of the matriarchs of my childhood Hometown. They are both missed and loved and well remembered. We offer you many great articles this month of March, such as Scott Parker’s new submission Uncle Occam with a look at the Loch Ness Monster, as well as his Often Overlooked take on Sssssssnakes. Dr. Sandra Massey discusses second chances, Nelson and Sandy Barnett share the Three Cs, Karin Huffman shares some homeplace memories, Caroline Beauchamp talks dental coverage and Michelle Foshee shares Unity Hospital’s Blue & You Challenge. Randy Chlapecka talks crop residue burning, Kacey Burge brings us another great cover with a fine, young entrepreneur Hannah Rogers and Hannah Rogers shares facts on breastfeeding. Cherri Rodgers talks part 2 of her scents series, Dr. Mark Chunn writes about your childs dental health, I have the honor to bring you the Rush - Henderson wedding
and part 4 of The Weight of One Sock. Tanner Smith reviews Get Out, Felicity Parish shares an upcoming Teen Driving Roadeo and Michelle Reichardt shares another Minute in Mich’s Mind. We have faces and photo by Robert O. Seat things to do and a few other tid bits for you, so read on, enjoy and know that we appreciate you picking us up...Oh, and March On! If you are seeing our magazines in your area and would like to see more content from your hometown, please email me at eyeonjoseph@gmail.com. N
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ASUN Believes in Second Chances 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.
Just Ask Mary Meet Mary. Mary is a daughter, a wife, and a mother of three. She earned her General Studies Certificate from Arkansas State University-Newport and is now earning her associate degree while working at a major multinational corporation in southwest Arkansas. She is a great daughter, supportive wife, a role model for her children and a responsible, contributing member of society. Mary is also a former convict. Mary had been in and out of the Arkansas Department of Corrections McPherson Unit multiple times, but the last time was different – while incarcerated, Mary took part in the Second Chance Pell Grant Pilot Program. In 2016, ASUN was one of 67 colleges and universities across the nation selected by the federal government to participate in this Second Chance program – a program that provides incarcerated students who are eligible for release within five years, the education and training to enable them to return to society with skills to hold a job and ultimately support themselves and their families. The program is designed to create a fairer, more effective criminal justice system, reduce repeat offenses, and combat the impact of mass incarceration on communities. Through this program Mary earned her ASUN certificate and, once paroled, began attending ASUN for her associate degree. She has worked hard, gained a sense of purpose, and feels confident for the first time in her life. ASUN’s program has been successful primarily as a result of the well-coordinated effort between ASUN leadership and the Grimes/McPherson Units. ASUN and the McPherson Unit share a valuable resource in Tonya Gates, the ASUN adjunct faculty member who manages the program and who has been with the McPherson Unit for nineteen years – currently serving as its Assistant Director. While ASUN serves more than fifty inmates each semester between the McPherson and Grimes Units, Pell Grants are available to as many as 12,000 inmates nationwide. The need for such programs is reflected in the following statistics: 95% of those incarcerated are expected to return to society Nationally, 4 in 10 inmates return to prison within three years of release
36% of inmates have less than a high school diploma The cost of housing an inmate is 10 times more than the cost of educating him/her With two years of education, the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend drops from 40%-60% to 10% The benefits, however, go well beyond lowering future offense rates and increasing post-release employment. Overwhelmingly we have found that when given the opportunity to better themselves, most inmates take advantage of the opportunity. Sadly, for many being offered this program while behind bars, it is the first time anyone has actually encouraged them to improve their education. They want to do better. In fact, our instructors have reported that our incarcerated students don’t settle for B’s – they want A’s and work hard for them. Furthermore, when an inmate completes a class, or a degree, it is often the first time in their lives that they are acknowledged for their hard work and success. The Second Chance Pell Grant Pilot Program offers more people, just like Mary, an opportunity to take college-level classes, improve their chances of remaining out of prison, and gain a sense of purpose and achievement that has previously been unattainable. Why as a society should we care about these prisoners and the factors that led to their incarceration? Because improving their lives improves all lives. Education transforms the lives of those behind bars by helping them become law-abiding, taxpaying, and contributing members of society. Education is a costeffective intervention that reduces the number of those entering and returning to prison and the high price of prison management. Education helps families break the cycle of poverty and the crime it fosters. No one should have to wait to be behind bars before having access to an education. Let’s give more people the first and second chances they desperately need through access to educational programs that help them achieve their full potential – allowing them to find their purpose, support their families, contribute to society, and be recognized for a job well done. For every life transformed by an education, there is a ripple effect that touches and improves the lives of surrounding families and communities… all society reaps the benefits. Just ask Mary. N
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Uncle Occam
The Loch Ness Monster 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.
Everyone loves a mystery. It seems that humans have an ingrained need to persue that which is not mundane or common. Many people overlook marvelous and awe inspiring wonders that are right outside their door in favor of persuing a rumor of something untamed, uncommon and novel. We are simply enamored by the fantastic and distant. Old books were printed with cautions of falling off the edge of the earth, old maps with warnings of "Here their be dragons" We as a species just want to know what might be, need to know, and often we are more than willing to "overlook" facts to keep the dream alive. Willam of Occam (circa 1287 to 1347) was a philospher who is credited with the maxium, called Occams Razor,that states : "Most often, the simplest explanation for something is the correct one." If you simply take all of the available information, make it all equal, and decide the most likely answer. Take this example: Billys' mom comes home to find a broken living room window. There is a baseball laying in the floor and two baseball gloves laying by the front door. She finds Billy and a friend playing quitely in his room. They know nothing about the window, but they do suddenly remember the sound of a car going really fast down the road. It could be possible that the speeding car could have hit the ball with a tire and flipped it up off the pavement and through the window. They had after all lost their baseball sometime eariler that day. This was, of course, why they had came in to play quietly in the room. Now with that information, what would be the simplest explanation of how the window got broken? One could even go as far as saying that Billy actually threw the ball, because, with a knowledge of how young boys minds work, one would know that any red blooded boy would not make it past the first round of questioning before throwing the friend under the bus. That is an oversimplified example of course, and only one interpertation of Occams Razor, but if you are honest with yourself about what you know, and, what you don't know, it works. With that explanation in place, the Editor has been gracious enough to allow me the chance to put a few mysteries under the Razor and Ask Uncle Occam what he thinks. One mystery that occupied many an evening in my youth ( and honestly, my not so youth too) was a tale of a monster that had been plying the waters of a Scottish lake for possibly hundreds of years. Sightings, photographs, eye witness accounts, it was all there. References, cross references, books, a couple of documentaries, even Sting 8 Eye On Magazine
and The Police told us "That many miles away, something crawled from the slime, at the bottom of a dark, Scottish loch." We've all heard of the Loch Ness Monster. Some people believe, some do not. Lets look at the information. Loch Ness, located in the Highlands of Scotland, is a large, freshwater lake. At approximately 23 miles long and just a bit over a mile and a half at its widest point, it is the second largest of the Scottish lochs. Its deepest point, 755 feet, makes it the second deepest. It harbors a very healthy fish and wildlife population. The first documentation of a monster in the vacinity of Loch Ness comes from the sixth century tome entitled "Life of St. Columba" by Adomnan. It told of a man attacked and drowned in the River Ness, by a "water beast". In 1933 Hugh Gray produced the first photo of the "monster". The photo, slightly blurred, made the newspaper rounds, but the negative was lost, and all reproductions are copies of the original photo. In 1934, Arthur Grant claimed to have hit the creature while riding his motorcycle, alone, at 1:00 A.M. He produced a sketch that was circulated through the newspapers. In 1938, G.E. Taylor, a tourist, filmed "something" in the loch for about three minutes on 16mm color film. The film was later purchased by Maurice Burton, who published a single frame in his 1961 book "The Elusive Monster". In 1977, Anthony Sheils produced some of the clearest pictures of the "monster" ever taken. They were clear, but not terribly detailed. Mr. Sheils, prior to becoming a photographer, made his living as a magician and pyschic. He claimed to have summoned the beast. It is also of note to mention that Mr. Sheils was accompined by his Labrador Retriever on the the day the photos were taken. Numerous sonar sweep expeditions have been made on the loch, some on record in the early 2000's. Several of these were publicly reported as having sonar hits that were not easily explainable. Now, with all that being said, lets look at the not so publicly reported facts. The sixth century reference does seem to lend some credence to later reports, I mean, it's old, it was in a book, and it involved a Saint. But, if one were to do a bit of further research into Scottish folklore (or English, or Irish for that matter), one would find that almost every community had documentation of some sort or another of beast that a Monk, Friar, or Saint repelled for the good of the community. In the case of Loch Ness, it would seem that the tale found the monster. The 1933 photo by Mr. Gray is interesting for a couple of reasons. Neither of which being what you might think. The first interesting point is not what the photo depicts, but rather when it was taken. 1933 just so happens to be the year that road improvments were made to the only road around the loch. This was done in hopes of both improving travel conditions and to promote tourism in the area. The second interesting point is that Mr. Gray had a vested intrested in the only pub and inn operating in the area. The report from Mr. Grant of riding his motorbike at 1:00 A.M. and hitting the creature is a tad suspicious as eyeonmag.com
reported, but when one includes the often omitted parts, it becomes, lets just say more interesting. That night, at 1:00 A.M., he was heading home. From the pub. The Taylor footage purported to show, not the monster, but "something". It was just an odd home video until Mr. Burton found the footage, purchased it, and proclaimed it evidence of the monster. The fact that he published only one frame out of approximately 4300, instead of a series of frames casts a further shadow of doubt on the film. Perhaps that single frame was the only one that supported his monster claim. Mr. Sheils did take good clear photos of something. But some of the photos look suspiciously like a dog swimming (remember the dog?) And while Mr. Sheils claims the creature was far larger than a dogs head, none of the photos show anything for size context. All of them show only the object and water. The sonar sweeps that had no anomalous hits were usually reported as inconclusive. But a few did have hits that were listed as "difficult to explain". But "difficult to explain" does not mean monster. The newspapers seem to have run out of ink before getting to the part about, how in most cases, the hits resulted from shoals of fish and clouds of peat moss. The most difficult to explain was an algae bloom. When a sonar sweep can distingush between a school of small fish, and a school of large fish, or between a vertical log and one laying horizontally on the bottom it seems unlikely that anything of consequence could escape discovery. Especially since there cannot be just ONE monster. Any species must have a breeding population. There has never been a healthy population of one specimien. Never. EVER. Which brings us to a tidbit of seemingly unrelated information that I will use to sum up. Scotlands Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust has done numerous surveys of the fish population in Loch Ness and found it to hold about 98% of the fish that it could sustain. That Percentage statistically excludes the population of large predators. A viable population of large predators would substanially lower that percentage in a lake of that size, due to nothing more than the fact that they would need to eat something. So, which is the simplest explanation? That a single beast has existed for centuries, leaving no physical evidence, defying biological laws that are followed by every other species on the planet? And that said beast has eluded the searching eyes of thousands of both amature and professionals? Or...That the Loch Ness Monster simply doesn't exist? Uncle Occam says, "Friends, there ARE mysteries in this world of ours. But this is just not one of them." N
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The Teen Driving Roadeo sponsored by the Injury Prevention Center at Arkansas Children’s Hospital will be held from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 7th at the FutureFuel/White-Rodgers Facility located at 2895 Harrison St. in Batesville. FREE to the public With motor vehicle crashes being the leading cause of death for teens in Arkansas, the Teen Driving Roadeo gives parents and teens the opportunity to receive hands-on education from a variety of community partners on laws and current recommendations for teen drivers and parents of teen drivers. The goal is to make sure that teens and parents are hearing the same evidence based information. The event will begin with registration and food provided by First Community Bank and many sponsors from 12:00-12:30, followed by guest speakers and the extrication demonstration by the Batesville Fire Department. Teens and their parents will continue through 10 interactive stations set up for conveying important information on teen driving. At the Share the Road station, representatives from the Arkansas Trucking Association and its Arkansas Road team — professional drivers with excellent driving records and a commitment to highway safety — will be at the event with a tractor-trailer. Teen drivers and parents learn to share the road by getting behind the wheel and seeing the perspective of a professional driver. Teen drivers and parents also learn about other highway safety issues, such as the importance of avoiding distractions, fatigue and impairment. The law and you station will have local law enforcementon hand to provide education to teens and parents on how they should interact with law enforcement in the event they are stopped, what to do if they are involved in a motor vehicle crash and learn about the driving while intoxicated and driving under the influence laws. To increase knowledge for teens and parents about laws and recommendations regarding railroad crossings and motor vehicles, an operation lifesaver station will be available. Teens and parents will also have the opportunity to learn the different components of the Arkansas Graduated Driving Licensing laws. A distracted driving station will be set up to increase awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. Teens will also see an auto care station to learn basic car care, such as checking fluids, tire maintenance, where to find the spare and how to jump start their car. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics will provide education on motor vehicle safety and what teens should do if they receive injuries in a motor vehicle crash. A local insurance agent will be on hand to discuss insurance requirements, factors that affect those rates and whether the state minimum requirement is 12 Eye On Magazine
adequate coverage. Teens will receive a free T-shirt and emergency road kit for completing the stations. Some local schools are offering incentives for teens to attend. One lucky teen will be selected to fly over Batesville with the Survival Flight Team right there on site. All soon to be drivers and teens already behind the wheel are encouraged to attend. N
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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.
In our homes, most of us (me included until recently) have many scents in every room. This includes smell-good stuff, such as candles, wax burners, perfumes and lotions. There are also those offensive, noxious smells that fill our homes, such as cleaning supplies and bug sprays. Sadly, almost all these are chemical based. There are very few true all-natural products on the market, as almost all have chemicals added. Meeting so many of you who have told me your health issues are triggered by chemicals inspired me to have a chemical-free home, as much as is under my control. I did not want to give up my candles, but I realized that if it affected you then it affected my daughter and me as well, even though I may not be aware of it. I gave up my sweet smelling lotions and personal care items for natural products, such as coconut oil and essential oils, and I am much happier with these. I am learning to make my own chemical free personal care items and dish suds, as well as natural substitutes for laundry detergent and cleaners. My home now smells cleaner and natural, instead of fake perfume-like. Already I can tell a difference in my breathing and sleeping (remember I had no problem with this before that I realized). In the past few months, unbeknownst to me, my home literally almost killed my daughter. I had a water leak, and even though my floors dried, they continue to release deadly chemicals. I now know that I have particle board/chipboard floors in my home (remember Hurricane Katrina FEMA trailers?). I mention this, because chemicals almost killed her and have greatly affected me (many of you have seen my hands) and her dog as well. This contains chemicals that are also in some household products that are slowly (maybe quickly) killing us, and we are not even aware. Since my experience, I have heard heart-breaking stories about your loved ones dying from chemicals in their house and used in their home. Next month, we will finally lay aside the negatives and begin our focus on the positives. While it may seem like I have deviated from design, understanding what is in our homes is crucial. For the “health, welfare and safety� of your family, I urge you to begin thinking about your home and what is in it. Please research ingredients in products (building, personal & food) and see what health issues they can cause. I never dreamed floors could so quickly kill someone. If you have no idea where to begin, need product substitutes, healthy natural recipes for cleaners or personal care products, please come visit with me at The Kitchen Shop. It would be an honor to serve you and to hear your story! N
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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.
Rush - Henderson Wedding Jake Henderson met Halle Rush the summer before their sophomore year of high school at a baseball game. “My dad was the coach of the team Jake’s brother played on. Both of us were too shy to speak that day (However, I think we both had instant crushes on each other),” shares Halle. “Luckily, we had a mutual friend named Rob Vaughn who was willing to play match maker and give Jake my number. We started dating on Valentines day of 2011 and are truly high school sweethearts!” Halle says the proposal was breathtaking and perfect. “To say it was my dream proposal would be an understatement!” Jake traveled with the entire Rush family to New York City for Spring Break 2017. Halle’s parents had surprised her with the trip she’d always wanted to take for an early college graduation gift. The third day in New York, they all went to the “Top of the Rock”, which is the observatory deck on top of the Rockefellar Center. At the top, surrounded by the most
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amazing view of New York City, Jake stated that he wanted a picture to commemorate the moment by the photographer there. Halle says, “In the middle of one of our pictures, I turned around amazed to find Jake on one knee, where he asked me to marry him.” Their wedding was New Year’s Eve 2017. Halle always wanted to get married on that date and Jake usually lets her have her way, she says with a laugh. They were married at Cherry Wedding Barn in Poughkeepsie surrounded by friends and family at a beautiful venue according to the happy couple. The honeymooned in Key West, FL. Halle continues, “Currently, I am in school at ASU in Jonesboro pursing my masters degree in Speech Language Pathology. Jake currently works full time and is in classes to become a liscensed electrician.” She adds that their future plans include her masters degree in December of this year and to becoming a certified speech-language pathologist. Jake will complete his schooling to become a certified electrician in the Spring of 2020. Until then, she says, they plan to stay in Jonesboro. “When both of us have completed schooling, we would eventually love to move home to Batesville.” N
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Caroline Beauchamp is a local insurance agent for M & P Insurance & Investment Services. She offers personalized life and health insurance solutions and is known for her widelypublished informational column, ‘Caroline, Can We Talk?’.
I gladly gave the receptionist my credit card to charge $453.00. Why? In December I went to the dentist for my six month check up. My dentist had been “watching” an old crown. The crown was not fitting right anymore and looked like there was a small cavity underneath it. Really? I thought once you had a crown put on a tooth that tooth was “done”; no other repairs would be needed. Not so –changes can take place under a crown. This time my dentist said it was time to replace that old crown. I immediately thought “I wonder if he is trying to get extra money to pay for Christmas gifts? Christmas vacation? Taxes? That thought immediately passed as I looked at the x-ray taken a few minutes before. My dentist explained the “problem” (which was even apparent to me) and suggested that the crown be replaced before more damage was done and additional work would be required – maybe a root canal? I’ve never had a root canal. Friends and customers have shared their experiences with root canals and the common thread includes three things - they are expensive, they can hurt and try to avoid having one.
Since I don’t like expensive or pain, I wanted to go ahead and start the process of being “crowned”. After completing step 1 of the 2 step process, I left the examination room numbed up and having a little difficulty speaking. After scheduling my next appointment to complete step 2, the receptionist asked if I wanted to pay “my portion” which was $453.00. This was much less than the entire cost of $906.00. I gladly gave the receptionist my credit card and next time I won’t owe anything. I am so glad I have a good dental plan. Cleaning two times a year, x-ray one time a year, crowns, filling, root canals, periodontics, partials and even implants + more are covered. Regardless of how well you take care of your teeth, “stuff” happens – like my crown needing to be replaced. Do you have a dental plan – a good dental plan that your dentist accepts? Some are surprised to find out that all dental plans are not alike. Annual deductibles usually vary from $20 to $50. A typical plan covers some services at 80% and others at 50%. There are differences in what services are in the 80% category compared to services in the 50% category. Does your plan cover implants? If I go to the dentist at least 1 time in the last 12 months, I may be able to roll over (or carry over) some of my unused benefit. This “roll over/carryover” benefit is added to my next year’s benefit amount and gives me more if and when I have several issues or expensive services. Which do you prefer to pay -$906 or $453? It may be your turn soon! And let’s talk about this rollover benefit. Just call me at 501-868-6650 and say “Caroline, can we talk?” N
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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
A topic that has been the source of great conflict in our country is the choice to breastfeed one’s baby. Studies show that this is perhaps one of the most beneficial things a mother can do for herself and her baby. The benefits expand to not only providing nutrition to the baby, but also future preventions as an adult. The World Health Organization states that breastmilk “provides all the energy and nutrients that the infant needs for the first months of life, and it continues to provide up to half or more of a child’s nutritional needs during the second half of the first year, and up to one-third during the second year of life.” They recommend breastfeeding only for the first six months on demand as often as the child wants, and then continued with appropriate complementary foods until two years of age. It is a skill that needs to be practiced and even requires the encouragement and support of spouses, families, and others. Exclusive breastfeeding helps baby’s recover quicker from illnesses and even reduces infant mortality. Research shows that nearly 1,000 infant deaths could be prevented every year if just 90% of families would exclusively breastfeed for six months. In addition, breastmilk is known to promote sensory and cognitive development, as well as keeping a baby’s temperature
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from dropping too low. Studies also show that even as an adult, breastfed babies will have a lower risk of getting the cold or flu, allergies, asthma, cancers, obesity, ear infections, skin disorders, diarrhea and vomiting, respiratory infections, type 1 and 2 diabetes, spinal meningitis, and gastrointestinal and urinary tract issues. To promote healthy growth, breastmilk constantly changes to meet the baby’s growing needs. It will change in volume, composition, and nutrients according to the baby’s age, time of day, and nursing frequency. This makes it the ideal food for growing babies. The Women’s Health Department of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services states that formula feeding is different because it is harder for babies to digest, formula does not change according to the baby’s needs, and it costs money unlike breastfeeding. However, formula can also be life-saving to the mother who has an illness or to the rare exception that a baby cannot tolerate any kind of milk. In comparison, studies show that those who were formula fed are hospitalized much more than breastfed individuals. A few benefits that it provides to mothers is that it reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and cancers, especially breast and ovarian cancer. Mothers who breastfeed also find it easier to lose their baby weight. It also strengthens the bond between the mother and child. Furthermore, breastmilk is an essential part of a baby and mother’s health. It gives all the nutrition a baby needs, prevents illness as an adult, and even prevents health issues for the mother. Breastmilk is so healthy that even world organizations and initiatives across the globe were created to strengthen maternity practices and support breastfeeding. N
NATIONAL SIGNING DAY! So proud of this young Greyhound. Thank you for leaving profound footsteps in the right direction for others to follow. May your faith continue to lead you to greater and brighter paths unseen unto you. Congrats Oshae Pruitt! - Photo and comment by Alton T Walker. N
Hannah Keller Flanery, Independence County spelling bee coordinator, right, presents Mary Faulkenberry with a plaque in honor of her years of service to the county spelling bee. Faulkenberry served as the pronouncer for the bee for 10 years. N 22 Eye On Magazine
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National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), was celebrated from Feb. 5-9 by Batesville School District, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. “The Batesville Counselors give the personal care and family connections by daily putting Students First”, Superintendent Dr. Michael Hester said, “Counselors impact K-12 college and career readiness solutions that helps districts and schools align student strengths and interests to postsecondary goals, improving student outcomes and connecting learning to life.” N
Pictured: Regina Forehand, West Elementary; Michele Gerhardt, Batesville High School; Sharonda McGaha, Eagle Mountain Elementary; Mary Eary, Sulphur Rock Elementary; Chuck Crow, Batesville Junior High School; Teresa Toy, Central Elementary. Not pictured: Darlene Sowers, Batesville Junior High School; Leigh Keller, Batesville High School.
UACCB awarded over $58,000 grant funds Hannah Keller Flanery UACCB was awarded a little over $58,000 from the Arkansas Department of Education through the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education program. UACCB received the highest amount of reserve grant funds awarded. The funds will be used to purchase a Nurse Anne simulator along with a Prompt Flex birthing simulator. The Nurse Anne simulator was designed specifically for training undergraduate nursing students. N
Ozark Foothills FilmFest to Receive Grant Judy Pest National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $25 million in grants as part of the NEA's first major funding announcement for fiscal year 2018. Included in this announcement is a Challenge America grant of $10,000 to Ozark Foothills FilmFest, Inc. for the 17th Annual Ozark Foothills FilmFest in Batesville, Arkansas. The Challenge America category supports projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations—those whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability. “It is energizing to see the impact that the arts are making throughout the United States. These NEAsupported projects, such as this one to the Ozark Foothills FilmFest, are good examples of how the arts build stronger and more vibrant communities, improve well-being, prepare our children to succeed, and increase the quality of our lives,” said NEA Chairman Jane Chu. “At the National Endowment for the Arts,
we believe that all people should have access to the joy, opportunities, and connections the arts bring.” The 17th Annual Ozark Foothills FilmFest will take place April 19-21 and April 27-28 at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. Highlights include “Reel Rural: Rural America in Independent Film,” a series of screenings and filmmaker panel discussion exploring depictions of small town and rural communities in independently-produced narrative films. The festival will also continue its tradition of incorporating a live performance element into the festival line-up with a special opening night event that will take place at the Melba Theater on Thursday, April 19. The complete line-up for the 17th Annual Ozark Foothills FilmFest will be available at www. ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org on or before March 7. Announcements leading up to the festival will be posted at www.facebook.org/OzarkFoothillsFilmFest. N March 2018 23
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welcome Jeri Parish to their team as a licensed personal lines agent for automobile and property insurance. Parish holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Arkansas State University and has been in the insurance industry for three years. “We are excited to add Jeri to our company”, says Nate Watson, President of M&P Insurance and Investment Services. “She is experienced, enthusiastic, and understands the commitments that a community-focused insurance agent must make. We know that she will serve her customers with integrity and dedication.” When Parish is not working, she travels across Arkansas to umpire softball games. She has played the sport for 16 years and loves the opportunity umpiring gives her to mentor young girls. She also enjoys spoiling her two nieces, boating on the lake, taking in a concert, traveling, and watching Razorback basketball. Stop by and meet Jeri at 105 Laurel Street in Newport, or give her a call at 870 523-6771. Learn more about Jeri and all of your M&P agents on the M&P Insurance & Investment Services Facebook page. N
From shop to dance floor Hannah Keller Flanery
Normally industrial technology, ballroom dance and cosmetology wouldn’t come up in the same conversation, but if you’re talking with Samy Rash that could very likely be the course of the discussion. Rash grew up in Needles, Calif. and from the time he was 13, he was working. “My grandmother would have me doing odd jobs. I worked one summer roofing and then with a tire shredding company. I got a work permit when I was 14 and got a job at a pizza place. I was always doing something,” he said. Rash joined the Air Force right after high school graduation in 2005. He worked as an aerospace ground equipment mechanic, servicing equipment used on C-130 aircraft at Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville including heating and air conditioning units and generators. “We worked on the equipment used for the plane, not the plane itself. We called ourselves the Jiffy Lube of the flight deck.” After the military, Rash attended cosmetology school and graduated but never worked as a cosmetologist. “I made this life goals poster of all these things I wanted to do. I wanted to learn to dance, learn cosmetology, learn massage therapy and then open my own business. Sort of a health and wellness shopping mall,” he said. 24 Eye On Magazine
That’s when Rash discovered Arthur Murray’s Dance Studio in Little Rock. The studio was looking for instructors but needed a full-time commitment. “I chose to do dance full-time and taught there for four years,” he said. His dance career would open numerous travel opportunities to competitions in Dallas, Florida, New Jersey, Cancun and more. Rash competed with both professional partners and in professional/amateur competitions with his students. He’s taught well-known students including Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s daughter, Sarah Hutchinson Wengel, and THV 11’s Dawn Scott. He volunteered for three years straight with Dancing with Our Stars Little Rock, a red carpet gala that benefited the Arkansas chapter of the Children’s Tumor Foundation. While he continued to teach dance, Rash returned to the cosmetology world and worked at Paul Mitchell cosmetology school in Little Rock. He worked in admissions as well as the professional development leader and a career counselor helping the up-andcoming “future professionals” develop their own brand and find career opportunities. “One of my favorite things was helping them [students] find their passion and figure out who they eyeonmag.com
want to be. It’s like dancing. You have to understand what people are saying without saying it and figure out what they truly want,” he said. After Rash left Paul Mitchell, he went back to odd jobs for a while. He built Tuff Sheds; took a course in hardscaping and learned how to build retaining walls, waterfalls and outdoor kitchens; and washed and sealed decks, siding and fences. With all of these skills under his belt, something was still missing. “I was thinking about moving back to California, but before I made that big move, I thought I would try one more thing. A friend told me about the industrial technology program at UACCB. Heating and air is something I already know, so I’m working toward the industrial tech degree with an emphasis in heating, ventilation and air conditioning. I’ve done lots of things, but this is the first time I’ve taken actual college courses,” Rash said laughing. He plans to graduate with his associate’s degree in December and wants to open his own heating and air conditioning company. He said he will probably offer
a variety of services that utilize his construction and industrial technology skills. And he plans to carry on dancing. “I still want to teach dance on the side. My business will provide my financial reward, but dancing provides that emotional reward and that connection with people that I love.” Rash is teaching a ballroom dance class at UACCB through the Community and Technical Education department this spring. His personal favorite dances are the salsa and swing dance. Rash said he’ll never lose his desire to learn new things and try new experiences. Among the items on his bucket list are learning to play the guitar and learning Spanish. His ultimate goal is to become a motivational speaker. With his wide array of life experiences, he’ll have plenty of stories to share with others. “I don’t want to be stuck in one job my whole life. I have so many things I want to do before I die. I don’t want to spend my life doing something that doesn’t make me happy. That’s why I never settle,” he said. N Samy Rash
“This is our level 2 team and we are undefeated in the state of Arkansas!! Our little Batesville town has held up against teams all over the state this 2017/18 season!!” - Chas OConnor with Stars and Stripes Gymnastics
Freeda Keener The Campground United Methodist Youth have built and installed a Blessing Box on the church grounds at 10 Harmontown Road in Bethesda. Along with the help of our church family, the youth keep the box stocked with non perishable food items, toiletries, diapers, pet food, and school supplies. This is for anyone who has a need and is open to everyone. N March 2018 25
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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Merchants and Planters Bank, Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Merchants and Planters Bank celebrated the Grand Opening of their new branch bank located at 3081 Harrison Street! Merchants & Planters has been in business for over 70 years and has four branches in Independence County. For more information about Merchants & Planters and services they offer call 870-793-3600 or visit them at https://www.mandpbank.com/. Ambassadors in attendance included: Jeanne Roepcke (Batesville School District), Pasha Alexander (First Community Bank), Brittney Harris (Independence County Off Road), Rick Buie (Intimidator, Inc.), Jennifer Green (Lyon College), Andrew Brock (Merchants & Planters Bank), Joyce Casteel (Randy Reichardt Insurance), Brittany Biggers (S.F. Fiser and Company), Vicki Stephenson (Shelter Insurance), Bridget Goforth (Southern Bank), Julie Hinkle (Southern Bank), Erick Oyemaja (Southern Tire), Keith Tuggle (Tuggle’s Investment Realty and Auction), Ashley Keck (WRMC Foundation), Chad Whiteaker (WRD Entertainment), and Gena Reis (WRD Entertainment). N
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Power Chiropractic Clinic Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Power Chiropractic Clinic is owned by Dr. Mary Power. Power Chiropractic Clinic is passionate about working with community members of every age ranging from babies to seniors. Power Chiropractic Clinic is open Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., located at 2265 Harrison Street. For more information call 870-569-8127 or visit https://www.powerchiroclinic.com/. Ambassadors in attendance included: Candy Davis (AR Sheriff’s Youth Ranch), Jeanne Roepcke (Batesville School District), Bill Oliva (First Community Bank), Cliff Brown (First Community Bank), Pasha Alexander (First Community Bank), Shalyn Carlile (Habitat for Humanity), Brooke Stevenson (Ind Co. Cable TV), Brittney Harris (Independence County Off Road), Jennifer Green (Lyon College), Cara Richmond (Peco Foods), Joyce Casteel (Randy Reichardt Insurance), Shelby Dobbs (Wood Family Dealerships), Vicki Stephenson (Shelter Insurance), Bridget Goforth (Southern Bank), Julie Hinkle (Southern Bank), Erick Oyemaja (Southern Tire), Keith Tuggle (Tuggle’s Investment Realty and Auction), Chad Whiteaker (WRDE), Gena Reis (WRDE), Tina Paul (UACCB), and Ashley Keck (White River Health System Foundation). N
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201 Hazel, Newport 870-523-1009 The Melba presented with Honorable Mention for Excellence in Personal Projects by Preserve Arkansas. (from left) Adam Curtwright, Mandi Curtwright, Janelle Shell, Joe Shell.
“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.�
Blessings Box at the First United Methodist Church of Batesville is making a difference.
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Adventures in Arkansas The Homeplace
Karin Mohlke Huffman is a stay at home mom. She enjoys hiking, camping being outdoors, and gardening. Karin is married to Nathan Huffman and mother of three children.
WOW!! Spring is trying to show out, that’s for sure. Freezing temps one day and unseasonably warm weather and thunderstorms the next. Gotta love Arkansas weather, I sure do! This is one of my favorite times of the year for waterfall chasing. The rain is my friend, for sure! Next month, be prepared for some neat waterfall shots. One of my favorite things to do is get in my car, turn on an audio scary story and drive around looking for things I may have missed over the many years of living in Independence County. I grew up on a small stretch of highway called Limedale Road, and for those of you that are familiar with Cushman and Bethesda, you know exactly the road I’m talking about. When I lived in the area, I didn’t realize how pretty and serene it was. Our house was about a ¼ mile from the road, and you had to cross a small bridge over a creek to get there as well. I didn’t like it at all. It was a bit scary to walk every morning and evening to our bus stop, and I don’t care what anyone says about panthers not habiting in the area, YOU ARE WRONG. I’ve seen them myself when we lived there. Pretty scary to see AND hear. If you follow Limedale Road out past the Limedale Plant, you will come upon a stop sign, and if you take a right you will head directly to a little place called Bethesda. Bethesda is a small unincorporated area about 7 miles from Batesville. Bethesda is where I met
my first boyfriend, wrecked my best friend Stephanie’s car and met some really unique people. It’s a small little piece of land near the White River, it’s quiet and really beautiful. I take the drive down Limedale Road every now and again to stop at my old house, that is now long gone, and sit by the old creek. I also like to drive around Bethesda just to see if it’s changed. By the way, not much has changed in 20 or so years, and that’s one of the reasons I still love that place. One of my favorite spots in the area is Lock 2 on the White River. To say it’s beautiful is an understatement. It’s amazing to walk the steps and overlook the dam, or take a little stroll over the sand and get some sun on the perfect beach. When I leave I head back to Batesville on Hwy. 106 south and I like to take the old highway instead of the big bridge. There is a little gem of a bridge there with an amazing cascade of water that never fails to impress me.
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Blue & You Fitness Challenge 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.
The creek, with the old bridge washed out, at my old house.
Unity Health is proud to be working toward wellness at the workplace level through the Blue & You Fitness Challenge. This three-month long contest from March to the end of May is in its 15th year through Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield, Arkansas Department of Health and Arkansas Department of Human Services. Participants must log 30 days of exercise and can earn up to three points a day depending on the intensity and duration of exercise activity. Groups will compete against one another to find the healthiest workplace in the state. Teams from across the country will work to maintain their health through a variety of cardiovascular strength exercises. A number of exercises are eligible for points and range from moderate to vigorous activities. Associates help to hold one another accountable as the Unity Health – Harris Medical Center team works as a whole to improve health and wellness. Through the support of one another, teams can collectively work to cheer each other on and work to pursue a healthier lifestyle both at work and at home. To learn more about the Blue & You Fitness Challenge, call 1-800-686-2609 or visit blueandyoufitnesschallenge-ark.com. N
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BHS Guys and Dolls Batesville High School Drama Department presents it’s spring musical, “Guys and Dolls” Friday, March 9, and Saturday, March 10th at 7:00pm at the Batesville School District Auditorium on Water Street. Sunday matinee at 2:00pm on the 11th. Admission is $5. per person and under school age children are free. Come and support these talented youth. Symphonic Winds Concert: The Universal Language Friday March 2 at 7:30 thru 8:30 p.m. in Brown Chapel - Fine Arts Building. Under the direction of Mr. Montgomery Hill, the Lyon College Symphonic Winds will welcome the Brookland High School Band, directed by Mr. Terry Hogard, for a concert featuring music from around the world. For more information, contact Mr. Montgomery Hill at 870.307.7080 or email www. montgomery.hill@lyon.edu.
Bad Boy 98 Presented by Bad Boy Mowers At the Batesville Motor Speedway on Friday April 6 beginning at noon. www.batesvillemotorspeedway.com. Bread Baking Class
Hananel Bakery is offering a bread baking class that will be held at The Kitchen Shop on Saturday, March 24th at 1:30pm. A variety of different types of breads will be made in the class, with product sampling afterward. Each product will be naturally gluten-free. Other diets that will be taught include keto, vegan, grain-free, and sugar-free. It’s $3 per person at the time of the class, or pre-pay at The Kitchen Shop any time beforehand. To register, or for more information, please contact Hannah Rogers at (870) 283-2343.
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.
Little Rock Marathon Downtown Little Rock, AR begins Saturday March 3 at noon. It is names as one of Runner’s World “Bucket Melbourne List: 10 Great Marathons for First-Timers”. Call Recycling Program The City of Melbourne has implemented a 501.371.4639 or www.littlerockmarathon.com. comprehensive recycling program to collect aluminum, Rumble on the White River metal cans, plastics, paper and cardboard. The White River Juniors Volleyball Tournament at the collection site is located at 300 Circle Drive, next to the Batesville Community Center begins March 3 at 10 a.m. Izard County Sheriff's Office off Hwy 9 Spur. Collection Contact Nancy Weaver with questions. dates are Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from noon4pm. Items you can drop-off: > Aluminum - beverage Batesville Rotary Trap Shoot cans only (crushed cans preferred). > Metal Cans - food, This 4th Annual event provides coats and shoes for beverage and juice cans. Empty foods and liquid and kids, dictionaries to all 3rd graders in Independence rinse thoroughly. OK to Leave labels on. (No paint County, Scholarships, Youth Leadership, Boy Scouts cans or oil cans.) > Plastics - Soft Drink bottles, milk and much more. Saturday March 17 from 9a.m. - jugs, detergent bottles, etc. Containers MUST have 3p.m. at the Independence County Shooting Sports #1 or #2 inside the triangle on the bottom. No paint, Complex at 3600 N. Saint Louis Street in Batesville, oil, chemical (pesticide or herbicide) plastics. > Paper AR. Contact Amanda Dickey at 870.834.9268 or www. newspapers, magazines, phone books, paper, junk mail. BatesvilleArRotaryClub@gmail.com. Please keep paper dry! > Cardboard - Boxes, dry food boxes, shoe boxes, etc. Flatten all boxes. Pizza delivery MCA St. Pat’s Paces 5K boxes are OK but no wax-coated or frozen food boxes. This Montessori Christian Academy’s 4th Annual www.mymelbournearkansas.com fundraiser and kid’s fun run is Saturday March 17 at 10 a.m. at 2417 E. Main Street in Batesville, AR. Call Mountain View Mountain View Bluegrass Festival 870.569.8080 with questions. March 8th - 10th, this music extravaganza Pyramid Fights 6 will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Begins at 6p.m. at the Batesville Community Center. large auditorium of the Ozark Folk Center. www. Contact Josh Hudson at www.pyramidfightsmma.com. mountainview-bluegrass.com. March Madness IMCA Modifieds & Street Stock Celtic in the Caverns Friday March 23 at Noon at the Batesville Motor Three performances will be held March 17 Speedway. See more at www.batesvillemotorspeedway. in the majestic beauty of the cathedral room of com. Blanchard Springs Caverns. Lucas Pool, Eden Pool and Duane Porterfield for $20 per person. www. 30 Eye On Magazine
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yourplaceinthemountains.com. 56th Annual Folk Festival April 20, 21 are the days to catch this annual Spring celebration featuring handmade crafts, frontier life demonstrations, parade, lots of folk mountain and bluegrass music with dancing on the square.
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Newport Manna Manna Food Pantry is located in the Newport Pentecostal Church of God at 205 Ray Street in Newport. They are open every Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. for you. Come in and choose the items your family needs. They have partnered with the NEA food bank in jonesboro. Donate to the pantry by contacting Gail Poole at 501-473-1560 or log on to www.newportpcg. com. Accepting food donations. If your community is not represented here, please send us any upcoming event information and we will be happy to share with our other communities. N
The City of Batesville Advertising and Promotion Commission has launched the new tourism brand for Batesville and Independence County. Experience Independence will become the community brand of the new tourism program and visitor center located at the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce located at 409 Vine Street, Batesville, Arkansas. The creation of the tourism program and new brand identity are the results of the IMPACT Independence County Strategic Community Plan created by community members in 2016. The new brand was created through a series of community-led focus groups which determined the voice and visual appearance of the brand. “The creation of a unique brand for our community has allowed us to differentiate ourselves from nearby cities and counties, which will allow us to better attract visitors. Our goal was to create something that all citizens of Independence County would be proud of and that visitors would be attracted to,” said Kyle Christopher Tourism Director. www. experienceindependence.com. N
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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.
“A Rattlesnake is actually quite a kind creature. When you here his rattle, you’ve already crossed the line. He’s giving you a second chance.” As winter begins to loosen its grip on our beautiful state and the signs of Spring start to show, I always look forward to seeing some of my friends whom I miss during the colder months. The turtles begin to sun themselves again, the frogs and toads begin to sing in the rain, and the most misunderstood family of animals in the world makes their reappearance. Snakes. The very mention of the word is enough to send some people into a near terminal case of the willies. Yes, they are different, moving so efficently with no legs, flowing across the ground so smoothly. Yes, they can be startling, blending so thourghly into their habitat, unnoticed until you are right on top of them. Yes many of them prefer small, close places, and yes they turn up in some unlikely and surprising places. But snakes are not bad, viscious, or slimey. They are not mean tempered, or unduly aggressive. Snakes, simply put, are misunderstood. Let’s take a few minutes to work on that. First off, and this is a pet peevee of mine, snakes are not poisionus, Snakes are venomous. I had the difference explained to me once in a simple, and to me, humorous way. If you bite something and get sick, it’s poisonous. If something bites you, and you get sick, it’s venomous. But either way, in Arkansas, you stand very little chance of being bitten by any snake, much less a venomous one. And if by chance you are bitten by a venomous snake, while you will be sick and in pain, with proper treatment, chances of it being fatal are almost non-existant. I have been roaming the outdoors for fifty years and have never been bitten by a venomus species. I have, by my own fault been bitten twice, once by a Chicken Snake and once by a Broad Banded Water Snake. With the Chicken Snake, I put my hand somewhere I shouldn’t have and was bitten on the side of my right hand. I never saw her, but that was because I didn’t look. With the Water snake, I had a couple of trout on a very short stringer clipped to my belt loop while I waded, fishing in the Spring River. The snake was merely grabbing at an easy lunch and hit my thigh instead. I never saw it, because I wasn’t looking. Both times I was in their house, borrowing their territory, and I wasn’t paying attention. Other than an elevated heart rate for a few minutes,and a few scratches, I was not harmed in any way, shape, or fashion. There are only six species of venomous snake
in Arkansas. Three of those are Rattle Snakes. The Diamondback, the Timber, and the Pygmy. Of those, only the Diamondback and the Timber carry enough venom to be fatal. And about fifty percent of bites from these two are known as Dry Bites, where the snake chooses to not inject venom, using the bite as a warning only. The Western Cottonmouth, the Southern Copperhead, and the Coral snake round out the six. Of these three, the Coral snake is so sparsely populated and leads such a secretive lifestyle that even many Herpatoligists have never seen one in the wild. By a wide margin, the Copperhead accounts for the majority of bites in Arkansas. This is not due to them being aggressive, but to sheer population and their extremely effective camouflage. They are not inclined to flee an approaching threat, instead relying on their near perfect camoflauge in leaves and grass. If you have ever seen one in the woods I guarantee you have walked past ten more that went totally unnoticed. The Cottonmouth, due to its reputation has caused more innocent and harmless snakes to be killed than any other, making it far more dangerous to members of its own ilk than to humans. For some reason people think that every snake that swims must be a Cottonmouth. The actual truth is that maybe one in twenty is actually a Cottonmouth. A Cottonmouth’s body looks too short for its girth, lacking the graceful symmetry of other water dwelling snakes. When a Cottonmouth swims it looks like it is on the water instead of in it and usually swims with its head up instead of extended. If you get close enough to see the signature white lining of their mouth, start backing up. You are too close. There are thirty-six nonvenomous species of snakes in Arkansas. Many are so reclusive that you realistically will never see one in the wild. But a few are so common that you are almost guaranteed to run across one every once in awhile. Probably the most commonly seen snake in Arkansas is the Common Garter snake. He’s the pencil sized black and yellow stripped fellow that you see in your yard, flower beds, and draped around the stems of bushes. They eat bugs, and can often be found on warm nights hanging out under outdoor lighting waiting for a fallen June bug. I’ve seen adult humans go into a spastic fit over the sight of one, but in all reality, tomato worms look considerably more threatening. Another Arkansas beauty you may see is the Hognose. Now, a Hognose does a far better job of looking the part of a killer. With horn-like scales over their eyes and the intimidating ability to flatten its head and neck to produce a Cobra like look, they positively exude an air of malevolence. But it all just a bluff. If one is approached closer than three or four feet, the bluff comes crashing down. The Hognose will then go into its fallback defence position, which is rolling over and playing dead. You can even gently flip him back right side up and he will promptly roll onto his back again, as if to say “Pardon me Sir, but I’m dead. Please act accordingly”. I have relocated dozens of these
from panic stricken peoples yards, and with gentle and respectful handling, have never had one even attempt to strike. Back in my youth, many, many specimens passed through my homemade terrarium, but only one snake. That was a Rough Scaled Green Snake, who I named Samson, that I’d found on a cold November afternoon. The weather had been unseasonably warm, and then in typical Arkansas fashion, turned bitterly cold in the course of a few hours. I found him draped over a Blackberry brair, so cold and sluggish I could barely tell he was alive. I loaded him into one of the paper bags I always carried, gently placed him in my coat pocket and headed home. Back at the house, I laid him in the terrarium, still cold and sluggish. In the spirit of doing all I could, I turned my reading lamp on him to provide an extra measure of warmth. After a couple of hours I was encouraged by the fact that he had at least changed positions, going from a somewhat randomly sprawled look to a neat emerald colored coil. The next morning, I found him lounging on the small hollow log, head up and attentive, appearing to be thriving in his refuge. While watching him I suddenly realized that I knew almost nothing about snakes. Oh I knew the venomous ones and the common names of most, but when it came to what they ate, when they ate, or how much water they needed, I knew nothing. Later that afternoon Samson schooled me in the “what do they eat” department. He, in my absence, ate my Wheel Bug. The Wheel Bug was missing and there was a suspisiously Wheel Bug sized lump about a quarter of the way down Samsons length. Fair enough, I guess, since I started the whole situation. He had no problem drinking from the ground level dish in the corner and as long as i dutifully provided him one cricket a day to eat, he left the other occupants alone. After a month or so he would even gently pluck his cricket from the tweezers I used to feed him. I handled him occasionally but most of our interaction was staring at each other, and of course our daily feedings. Towards the end of the following April, I fed him his last free cricket, and released him back into the same Blackberry patch where I found him. Though I never felt the need to cuddle up and take a nap with him, I did consider him a friend and am glad we spent that winter together. The only other snake that I have a specfic memory of was an Eastern Racer that I encountered at the edge of our yard. Our relationship lasted less than five minutes, but was absolutly packed with learning. It went something like this: I wasn’t watching where I was walking and almost stepped on him. By the time I saw him, he was right under foot. I jumped backwards, falling down. Panic set in as I was now three feet away and almost eye level with four feet of a blue/black bolt of lightning. I started crawling backwards and watched in horror as he began to follow me. After about ten feet I got to my feet, turned, and ran. Just like in a horror movie, I twisted my ankle and fell. Glancing back, I saw
him still there. I ran again and still he followed. Finally, totally winded, I stopped and turned. If I was to be eaten, I was going down fighting. And then, instead of crawling up my body and coiling itself around my neck before swallowing me head first, he stopped. I stood there panting and must have moved slightly toward him... And he backed up. I didn’t even know snakes COULD back up. I finally mustered up the courage and took a step toward him. He backed up further. I advanced, he retreated. I retreated, he advanced. After a bit, he lost interest and headed back the way we had come. Later that evening my dad explained, while trying not to laugh, that the snake wasn’t chasing me, it was following me. He explained that Racers, especially those that lived close to cattle or horses would follow the animals around waiting for horseflies and other bugs to eat. When the animal moved toward them, they got out of the way. Nice to know, but I wished then that someone had posted a memo. Snakes pose far less of a danger to us than we do to them. If it’s not in your yard, you really have no right to even disturb the snake. Keep your eyes open, and if you do encounter one, enjoy and then move along. Try to see snakes not in a fearful manner, but instead look at them as the amazing animals that they are. And if by chance you run across a finger sized, emerald green little fellow, buy him a cricket. I’ll pay you back. N
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SACS This is the message to all concerned citizens regarding children in unfair custody cases, grandparent rights,child support visitations and foster care. We all spend every day living in a fast-paced world not even having time to notice our children and what is going on around us. This is not done intentionally it just happens slowly and we don't realize how it's affecting our children. One bad judgment can cost you heartache and suffering for the rest of your lives. People have made mistakes and poor judgment but everyone deserves a second chance to prove themselves to be better. We all know deep in our hearts the real truth but we choose to take a wrong turn in life. When you have children that makes the situation worse and harder to make the right decisions. Today you can turn things around for you and your children this is why I am fighting to make changes. I am standing up and being a voice for your children. So you need to help me stand up for what is right and the truth. Our legal system is so overwhelmed they make bad decision sometimes because there are so many children in bad situations. Our children need legal aid so they can have a voice in the matter. I am working with legislation to get legal aid for children in domestic and unfair custody cases. I cannot make this happen if everyone doesn't help support me and stand with me. This fight is not mine this is for your children and grandchildren. I plan on taking this matter all the way to the top to President Trump. Just remember our children are the future what ever they see in life they will become; good or bad. Contact: Loraine Brady SACS P.O Box 25 Oil Trough, AR 72564 870-512-9295 34 Eye On Magazine
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Nelson and Sandy Barnett met in college. They have been happily married for 56 years and are still having fun cooking and living!
When did we become guilty about food? Was it when we gained too much weight, or we watched our friends order a skimpy salad when we really wanted to order the chicken spaghetti? Or did guilt happen because in the past decade we have been bombarded with too many articles about food, many of which are questionable and inconclusive. Remember when Eggs were out? Well, now they’re back in. And what’s the deal about “three -ingredient” recipes; why three rather than five, or six, or ten? And by now we all know by heart the three great Evil foods: Salt, Sugar, and Bad Fats: butter vs avocado; olive oil vs bacon drippings. All are delicious, but, believe me, not always interchangeable. For example, as of this writing, I’d feel silly putting butter slices on my green salad, or avocado on Jo’s Good Choir Party carrots, or olive oil on my ... hmm. Okay, you can use olive oil almost on anything, but some recipes will suffer! So, let’s relax and enjoy our food guilt-free for a bit. Let’s rediscover the Three Cs of Culinary Bliss: Comfort Food, Casseroles, and Church Potlucks. Let’s bring back a few recipes from the archives of some of Batesville’s great kitchens that may have been forgotten or trashed in our unattainable, ever-going search for the body-perfect. Tomato Aspic (Katie Highsmith) 2 tablespoons Unflavored gelatin, ½ cup Cold Water. Soften gelatin in water and set aside. In a small sauce pan heat to a gentle boil: 2 cups V-8 Juice, 2 tablespoons Tarragon Vinegar (Rice vinegar is okay, too), 1 tablespoon finely minced onion, 1or 2 tablespoons Sugar (optional), 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce, Salt, Pepper, dash of Tabasco, pinch of dried Basil, Rosemary, and Thyme. After the above has boiled then cooled enough add your gelatin, stir until dissolved, then refrigerate for a few hours, or overnight. Must say, Homemade Mayonnaise is lovely with this Aspic. Easy Cheesy Chicken (Mary Frances Dodd) 1-4 lb. Chicken, 2 pkgs. Fresh broccoli, 1-2 cups of milk*, 2 8oz pkgs. Cream Cheese, Salt to taste, ¾ teaspoon Garlic Salt, 1 cup grated Cheddar Cheese plus ½ c. Parmesan (or just 1 ½ c Parmesan). Boil chicken, and when truly done and cooled enough to pull meat from bones do so, and cut into bite sized pieces. Set aside. Cook Broccoli. Keep it bright green for appeal, but not crunchy raw to the bite…know what I mean? Blend in Processor, or Blender until very smooth: Milk, Cream Cheese, Salt, Garlic Salt. Next, Stir into the mixture
by hand ¾ c grated Cheddar and/or Parmesan. Now, Layer Broccoli in oven -safe casserole dish, pour 1 c of blended sauce on broccoli, top with chicken, pour remainder of sauce over chicken, top with remaining cheddar. Bake at 350 until bubbly hot. Yum. *(The measure of milk is a judgement call. You’re making a sauce. You don’t want it to be too thin, or too thick. You want it to be about the consistency of a userfriendly-pourable Béchamel or White Sauce.) Browned Rice (Connie Schirmer) 1 medium Onion, ½ stick Butter, 1 cup Rice (Probably in this recipe it was white rice), 1 can Beef Consommé (Not Beef Broth), 1 small can of Mushrooms with Juice, ½ can Water. Saute rice and onion in butter and put in casserole dish. Add consommé, water and mushrooms with juice. Stir. And Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour. N
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Smith’s Verdict ***1/2 Get Out
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.
In the horror film “Get Out,” a white woman, Rose (Allison Williams) takes her black boyfriend, Chris (Daniel Kaluuya), to the countryside to introduce him to her family. They’re all accommodating, seemingly well-meaning white people who try to make Chris feel welcome, but something feels wrong. Things start off as awkward when Rose’s liberal parents (Bradley Whitford and Catherine Keener) and jock brother (Caleb Landry Jones) deliver one cringe-inducing (albeit benign) race-related comment after another. But when Chris meets the only other black people in town, he notices odd behaviors about them, which causes discomfort that only raises when the family’s friends gather at the house for a picnic…and that’s all I’ll say about “Get Out.” If you haven’t seen the trailer, just see this movie—the less you know about the story, the better. That’s as much of the story as I’ll describe here, so I’ll just continue with the review. “Get Out” is the debut feature of writer-director Jordan Peele, best-known for comedic acting & writing, especially for the sketch comedy series “Key & Peele.” I’d say it’s an interesting departure for Peele to make a film like this, but then again, a good chunk of the first 45+ minutes of “Get Out” reminded me of a prolonged “Key & Peele” sketch, in which race relations (or lack thereof) is a factor and there is humor to be found in the sheer awkwardness/discomfort of one moment after the other. And the humor is also there to offset the more uncomfortable moments that leave audiences believing there is something wrong here but not knowing what it is,
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what will happen, when it will happen, and so on—to get to its ultimate final act, the audience has to endure one awkward moment after another as they try to determine what’s really happening here. The best way to relieve tension in these scenes is with laughter. “Get Out” is a great mix of comedy and horror. It’s not downright satiric, nor does it become overly serious; it’s just the right amount of both that entertains and also makes nearly every stomach in the theater churn. Peele is a bright-enough filmmaker that he’s actually able to approach the material with as much discretion as possible to make it work. He also doesn’t go too deeply into the subject of race relations and the pomposities and resentment that can sometimes come into play. He does have something to say about it all, but overall, it’s used to craft a unique story that I think Peele does a brilliant job putting together. He gets great aid from his actors as well. Daniel Kaluuya is easily relatable as a man feeling out of place without knowing precisely why. Bradley Whitford and Catherine Keener as both funny and chilling, whenever they need to be each (or both). And I can’t neglect to mention the comedic highlight of the movie, and that is Lil Rey Howery as Rod, Chris’ best friend who is able to conduct his own detective work when Chris calls him via cellphone with clues. He provides the film’s biggest laughs himself. What does all the oddness and awkwardness amount to? I won’t give it away here, but what I will say is much is revealed with effective twists, and while the final act may be paced a little too slow, I have to credit it for making me even more tense as I was A) waiting for answers and B) desperately wanting Chris to make it out of the messed-up situation once those answers were revealed (and C) making me want to see the movie again, now that I have the answers). As is the case with the best slow-burn thrillers, I can’t wait to see “Get Out” again, knowing what I know now. And in addition, I also can’t wait to see what Jordan Peele comes up with next. N
The best dentistry is no dentistry at all. In other words, prevention and/or early detection and treatment not only ensures a healthy dental future, but it keeps a child healthy and will save the parents both time and money spent on costly dental repairs. Research has shown time and time again the enormous difference in the amount of money spent between regular preventive dental visits versus the higher costs of waiting until a problem is obvious to the parent or child. Way too often, dentists hear the unenlightened parent state “well it’s only a baby tooth. They are going to fall out anyway. Why do we need to fix them”. Primary (baby) teeth are important for many reasons. They play an important role in guiding adult teeth into their proper position. Other reasons include issues of self-esteem and eyeonmag.com
social skills. Decay, once started tends to spread rapidly in children’s teeth causing them to become sensitive to hot and cold which in turn can affect their nutritional intake. When primary teeth are removed prematurely, speech patterns and swallowing can be affected. When posterior (back) teeth are removed too early, shifting almost always occurs resulting in inadequate space available for the erupting permanent teeth. Certain critical permanent teeth erupt between the ages of 9 and 12. Prior to that time a parent’s unwillingness to properly restore baby teeth can sentence the child to needing braces around the age of 13. We generally recommend taking your child for his first dental visit about the time his first tooth appears. Rarely do we see any problems but it does give us an opportunity to check for developmental problems as well as giving the parent’s an opportunity to evaluate the practice to see how their child will be handled. Parents can ask questions regarding the dentist’s philosophy on a range of topics. The office can give the parents tips on how they can ensure that the child can grow up needing no interventional treatment. Once you’ve chosen a dentist for your child, it always works better not to interfere with the communications between the dentist and child during the actual treatment, unless of course the dentist or team member requests it. We know this is hard for some parents, but try to remember that in every good doctor/patient relationship, trust is the key ingredient. Your child is the patient who is learning to trust the dentist. In preparation before your child’s dental visits, we strongly encourage you to adopt an attitude of “this is a routine thing that we do as a family and it is no big deal”! In many cases it seems that the more a parent attempts to “prepare” the child, the more detrimental it proves to be for a positive experience. We adopt a specific vocabulary for each age that among other things, eliminates certain words that an unknowing but well-meaning parent uses when discussing the visit. Children who present to our office for the first time only know what they’ve been told and often they come to us with fears instilled in them by their loving parents. If the parent is fearful then they will unwittingly pass on that same fear to their child. Conversely, if the visit is no big deal to the parent, then it also will be no big deal to the child. Obviously, the child’s first visit to the dentist should not be an emergency appointment if possible. By the age of three, kids are beginning to develop their own sense of identity. They will develop memories about how fun it can be to go to the dentist. This is the time that they start to become fun for us as healthcare providers. We typically ignore undesirable behavior and reward good behavior. They are now beginning to see us as someone who is glad to see them and they are eager to please. They are starting to enjoy the relationship that we are developing with them and this is one of the first times that they are developing a relationship with someone who sees them as separate from their parent. With the parent present and supportive of our efforts, it can be quite rewarding for everyone involved to watch this relationship
develop. For us, the age range of 3 – 5 years is a crucial time to establish a relationship with them so that they rejoice the night before their visit when the parent says “guess what, tomorrow you get to go to your dentist”. By the age of six, normal childhood fears are beginning to develop. Fear of the dark, or fear of death is common at this age. As first time visitors, six- year-olds tend to be significantly more apprehensive if we haven’t previously developed a relationship with them. By age six the first permanent molars begin erupting. Parents can often mistake these for baby teeth because they come in behind all the primary teeth. These molars are especially important because they help determine the shape of the lower face. They also help to properly position the developing permanent teeth that won’t erupt until somewhere between the ages of 9 – 12. If the posterior baby teeth have not been kept healthy, these all important permanent molars will lean into, or erupt in the wrong position which begins a domino effect on the proper development of the jaws and permanent teeth still to come. As soon as these first permanent molars erupt, sealants should be placed on them to protect these life-long teeth from decay during the cavity prone years up to the age of sixteen. That is not to say that teeth cannot decay after the age of sixteen but statistics clearly show that over 90% of cavities that occur on these teeth are found prior to this age. Treat these key teeth kindly and they should last over 70 years. We love to see spaces between the baby teeth as the permanent replacements are significantly larger. Furthermore, we love to see children retaining baby teeth as long as possible just so long as they fall out as the permanent replacements erupt. We often get questions from concerned parents during what we privately call the ugly duckling stage. This is normally between the ages of seven and twelve years preceding the eruption of the permanent canines when the upper central and lateral incisors are tipped laterally due to the crowding created by the erupting canines. A midline space called a diastema is usually transitory and the incisors usually assume a normal alignment when the upper canines fully erupt into position. During this normal phase, many things are happening. The child will hit periodic growth spurts indicated every time their shoe size changes. During this phase there can be a dramatic difference in both the size and color of new permanent teeth as compared to existing baby teeth. All these factors together can create significant concerns with the parents. Occasionally we feel the need to intervene by either removing stubborn baby teeth or by limited interceptive orthodontic treatment to help guide the development of one or both jaws. By these ages, the child should already be in our recare system where we periodically examine and clean their teeth. During these routine visits, we are constantly monitoring their growth patterns as well as giving them oral hygiene instruction so they will grow up with a mindset that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. N
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In the Field with Randy
Dealing with Crop Residue Burning 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.
Crop residue burning can be a very beneficial field management tool for farmers. If crop residue is untouched, it can result in increased tillage and delayed planting of the following crop which can be costly to the farmer. Burning can allow for no-till or reduced-till planting of the following crop, again reducing their costs. If the burn is hot enough, it can eliminate various pests including weed seed, insects, and disease organisms. On the negative side, the smoke from these fires can aggravate or cause certain health issues, especially for those with respiratory diseases and other health problems. This is especially true when the fields are burned under conditions that result in higher levels of smoke or the smoke not dispersing in a timely manner. Concerns have been expressed publicly over the last few years by several affected by the smoke. To address this issue, a smoke management task force comprised of representatives of several stakeholder groups was assembled to develop a plan of action. I think the ultimate goal of this task force was to develop a plan that would still allow farmers to burn their crop residue if they so choose while using proven methods that would result in less smoke. The result has been the development of the Arkansas Voluntary Smoke Management Guidelines for Row Crop Burning. These were adapted from voluntary Arkansas Smoke Management Guidelines for Arkansas Forests, from the Arkansas Prescribed Fire Council, which have been used successfully in forestry for many years. I can’t cover all of the details in a 500 word article, but
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more details can be found at aad.arkansas.gov and I’m sure more information will be made available between now and the time that crop residue burning picks up again. To participate in this program, farmers should complete a Safe Burning Checklist before they burn. There are five boxes to check on this checklist before you burn: 1. Take extra precautions for smoke sensitive areas and ensure they are not threatened (highways, residents, communities, etc.) 2. Make official notifications to the Arkansas Agriculture Department Dispatch Center at 1-800830-8015. You will tell them the person in charge of the fire and their phone number, the location of the fire using latitude/longitude available from your smart phone, the number of acres to be burned, the fuel type (can be determined from a publication available or from the website, and the distance to smoke sensitive areas. 3. Check to be sure relative humidity is above 20 percent. 4. Check to be sure wind speed is less than 15 mph. 5. Be sure to follow appropriate Smoke Category Day guidelines (again available from the publication or from the website). Again, these are not all of the details of the program. The purpose of this article is to make farmers aware of this program so they can be sure they have all of the details before they hopefully participate in this program. It shouldn’t take more than about 15 minutes to go over the checklist and report your planned burn(s). This program is voluntary but hopefully all farmers in our area will choose to participate. If they will, we can reduce smoke levels, avoid regulation, and above all, be good neighbors! For more information, feel free to contact me through Farmers Supply Association at 870-318-0739, my e-mail is randychlapecka@gmail.com. N
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Kacey Clare Burge has a Master’s degree in Professional Writing from Chatham University. She has written for a Southwest Florida lifestyles magazine and because of her outstanding work, she was featured in REAL Magazine as a contributing copy writer and editor. She has worked as a debt content writer for a financial advice website and had a successful freelance career for several years. Kacey spends most of her free time with her husband, daugther and three rescue dogs, enjoying the outdoors and exploring what the state of Arkansas has to offer.
Changing the Way We Feel About Food “The food you eat can either be the safest and most powerful form of medicine, or the slowest form of poison.” – Ann Wigmore (the late renouned holistic health practitioner, writer/lecturer and raw food advocate). Food allergies or food intolerances affect nearly everyone at some point in their lives. Whether the reaction be digestive discomfort, a skin rash or something more serious like anaphylaxis, these types of events can create a wide range of issues affecting us, our families and the way we look at food. In addition, there is a growing awareness of the hazards of processed foods and the harmful effects they have on our health. From the chemical preservatives and the artificial flavoring
ingredients to the internal struggles our bodies go through to digest them (with little to no nutritional benefit), eating a diet high in processed foods has been linked to obesity, cardiac issues and a laundry list of other diseases from diverticulosis to cancer. When it comes to good, clean eating, less is more. Just ask Hannah Rogers, creator and owner of the onewoman, full disclosure, limited ingredient operation, Hananel Bakery. “You don’t need a lot of ingredients to make something taste great,” Rogers says. “I typically only use 3 or 4 ingredients in my products and they are safe, healthy and I don’t compromise on taste.” Very diligent in her efforts to procure only the cleanest and safest raw and gluten-free ingredients from her distributors, Rogers knows first hand how important this is as she, herself, suffers from food allergies. Because of this, over the years, she’s gained a wealth of knowledge through both research and personal experience, identifying the types of things that work and don’t work in choosing ingredients and creating recipes that are safe for people with food allergies and appealing for those who are health conscious or on restrictive diets. Rogers believes in being thorough when securing the ingredients she uses in her bakery and also in supporting other local businesses. She packages her premixed products in gluten-free glass jars that are locally obtained from Arkansas Glass Company out of Jonesboro, AR. The Gift, the Goal and Giving Grace Discovering her passion for cooking and baking came later in life. “When I first joined the military 5 years ago, I didn’t even know how to boil water,” she laughs. “I did not know my way around a kitchen”. But once she was properly introduced to the kitchen by a fellow coast guard comrade, it just clicked and she began baking as a hobby, mostly preparing limited ingredient homemade breads for her friends and then began to dabble in sweets. “Baking just came very naturally to me. It was never overly complicated. It was like a gift I had,” she shares. And that’s how Hananel Bakery came to fruition. “I was standing in my kitchen one day and God told me it was time for me to start sharing my gift,” Rogers says candidly. “And I chose to call it Hananel Bakery.” The title says a lot about Hannah Rogers and her mission. The Hebrew name Hananel means “God is giving grace” and that is something she wants to share with people through her business, her work and her food. Since she’s been in business, Rogers has always put people first and has a servants heart, even donating all of the business’s excess to local shelters and soup kitchens whenever possible. But before it was all official, Rogers worked her way into the spotlight
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through letting her food speak for itself. When Rogers was released from the military in January of 2017, she had already started planning. By March, she was taking custom orders and doing some catering events, strictly by word of mouth referrals. That Spring, she started participating in the local farmers market at the Pocket Park, selling some of her fresh baked goods but mostly her baked good mixes and all natural dog treats. It was during the farmers market that Hananel Bakery was able to get some great exposure and introduce people to a resource that many people didn’t know existed in this area. “People will find out they have food allergies or get medical diagnoses that restrict their diets and they think their lives are over,” she explains. “I am here to show them they can still enjoy the same things they have before, just with a few modifications, and they can still taste just as great.” I can personally attest to this being true as I was given the opportunity to sample a few of Hananel Bakery’s products and instantly became a believer. I can understand why the brownies are among her best sellers. While you can find her products at the Kitchen Shop on Harrison Street in Batesville, this month Hananel Bakery will be opening a store front, complete with a grand assortment of her fresh baked goods and mixes as well as being the host of her full functioning kitchen where she will be able to prepare everything and fulfill orders on site. “It’s taken some time to iron out the details, but we will be opening on a part time basis this month,” she says with a smile. Friends with Food Allergies Through her growing business, Rogers has discovered the need for education and support in the food allergy and food sensitivity arena, especially in this area. “Having food allergies myself, I know how crucial it is to have support,” she says. “I can help people because I understand how they feel and I know how they live.” Rogers created the Friends with Food Allergies group as a resource for those individuals and their families living with food allergies, sensitivities, or those on restricted diets. Manifested in both a private Facebook group and a face-to-face social support group that meets on a regular monthly basis, the Friends with Food Allergies group is there to help. “The group exists as a safe place for people to share both joys and disappointments, struggles and triumphs,” Rogers says. “We’ve created an environment that is positive, respectful and encouraging.” But, not only that. The group has branched out beyond just offering emotional support and now offers recipe sharing, facilitates relationship building and provides classes designed to educate people about their options when living with food allergies and sensitivities. Many of the classes are free to the public, while others have a nominal fee to help cover basic expenses and materials. For more detailed information on the Friends with Food Allergies group, visit their Facebook page or contact Hannah directly at (870)283-2343. Some
upcoming events are as follows and are sure to be both educational and fun: March 24th - Hananel Bakery bread baking class April 21st - Dr. Betsy Hendrix May 26th - One Man’s Journey Into Chronic Illness (Drew Christian) June 26th - Brood Farm goat’s milk cooking class July 26th - DIY chemical free home: plants/clean air Aug - TBA date/time - Stewart Produce Sept - TBA date/time - Chef Marco cooking class Oct 25th - Social panel & holiday party Hananel Bakery: All the Ingredients for Success Hannah Rogers is among the most humble young entrepreneurs I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know. She is strongly rooted in her faith and credits God for the opportunities she’s been given, the doors that have been opened (as well as the ones that have been closed) and the success she’s had with Hananel Bakery. The mission behind her business is honest and true, she believes in making a difference in peoples lives and cares about her customers on a personal level. All of which are the most natural ingredients in making a business blossom and thrive. We are looking forward to watching Hananel Bakery play an intricate part in creating a healthier Batesville with the opening of the new store this month. Be sure to check out the company’s website at www.hananelbakery.com and the Facebook page @hananelbakery, as well as the Friends with Food Allergies group on Facebook. N March 2018 43
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“Chief Holder, Jimmy’s got the fire contained. I’ll get Blaine to roll up the hose and get the truck reloaded while Derick and I go in for a look.” Maddi took the opportunity to inspect Holder’s bare ring finger, which didn’t necessarily tell the whole story. He might just take it off for work, but the lack of tan line told her that she was probably right. He wasn’t married. Holder nodded to the dark haired fireman, shorter by two inches. “Okay Benny. Good work.” “Oh,” responded Benny with a thumb behind him, “this is Mr. Jenkins with Arkla. I told him we got the gas off, but he wanted to talk to ya.” “Yes Mr. Jenkins.” Holder turned his attention to the gas man. Maddi’s attention lingered on Holder a bit longer, but finally she turned back toward the house and looked at the sock still in her right, sensitive, but now doctored hand. She winced at how the blisters rubbed when she put the sock back on her right foot. Maddi stood for a minute, watching the firemen enter the home for inspection. The overwhelming burden of the damage flooded back over her, which made her realize just how taken she was with Chief Holder. How quickly she was distracted from the blame of burning her grandfather’s house. Not that he would ever live in it again. He was recently put into a nursing home at the loss of his mobility. But it didn’t matter if he ever saw it 44 Eye On Magazine
again. It was his home and she didn’t want to be the kind of person to let it fall apart under her watch, much less burn to cinders. It wasn’t three minutes before Benny stepped back out, facing Maddi this time. He had something black in his hand. An ashen pile of something. “Ma’am, you recognize this?” He held out the burnt object and opened his hand to expose the sky blue inch or so of yet unburnt fabric amid the blackened ashen fabric. “Oooooooooooo!” she exclaimed with the same frustration she’d had with Emily ditching her. “Yes,” She said somberly in defeat. She pulled the damaged garment from Benny’s hand with one finger and a thumb as if it were a dirty diaper. “Oh, I see.” Benny said with a smile having noticed her one bare foot. “The dryer ate your left sock, literally.” “And then burned half of my grandfather’s house down.” She said with an intensity somewhere between anger and amusement. Benny smiled and responded with a sincere apology. “It looks a lot worse than it is. A couple hundred bucks, or a couple hours work. It’s nothing that can’t be fixed. And, you are safe. That is a good day for us. And for you, even if it doesn’t feel like it just yet.” He patted Maddi’s shoulder with a wink and returned to wrapping up the scene. “Maddi?” “Yes.” Maddi recognized the soft, deep voice of the chief and turned to see him smiling at her. eyeonmag.com
“As for your plays....I’d sure like to see one.” She smiled, face reddening and bit her lower lip deciding on a response. “I stopped writing those when my parents decided I was too old to placate. Now I’m a CNA at St. Vincents in the square. Still don’t know what I want to do when I grow up.” Holder’s smile softened a bit, “That speaks of both character and a nurturing heart, but its a shame if you were meant to brighten the world with plays and no longer write and perform them. I’d still like to see one sometime. And I bet you are smart enough to know where to find me Sunday through Thursday from six to six.” His smile remained soft enough for Maddi to realize how very serious he was about this last sentence. Maddi liked that a lot. She’d been hit on and heard every line, but it hadn’t really sunk in. Holder left the ball in her court, with no fear of exposing his interest in seeing her again, and most importantly, no desperation in his need of her to reach out to him. Simply, he wanted to see her again, but had no need nor inclination to pressure her and wouldn’t be concerned with her lack of interest. She smiled softly to herself and watched the storm of firemen return to the truck and then saw the precinct number on the back of both trucks in copper relief, ‘54’. “Aha,” she thought to herself having lost the aspects of what it was exactly he wanted her to realize up to that point. “Firehouse 54, Sunday through Thursday, what did he say? Six to six? Yes, six to six,” she thought to herself and then said aloud to herself, “I guess I am smart enough Chief Holder. I’ll be seeing you soon....maybe.” Then she turned back to the water soaked laundry room through the still opened door. Wondering what to do now. She wondered just how bad of an adult she would be if she just finished getting ready and went to the tattoo palor and left this mess to exist outside of her presence. That is all she wanted to do, however, so she did just that inspite of the fact that she felt it was irresponsible. As she step-plopped back to the open door across the wet concrete, the gas-man startled her by stepping out from behind the house. She couldn’t remember his name. “I’m sorry Ma’am. I didn’t mean to startle you. I’ve looked the dryer over and turned your gas back on. The damage was restricted to your dryer, so your gas line is intact. I would however get your dryer repaired or replaced before you lose the whole house. It might still work, but I wouldn’t chance it without at least having it cleaned up and repaired.” “Yeah, that is probably a good idea. Thank you Sir,” again reaching out her hand for Mr. Jenkins to shake. “Do you have any questions?” “No, I guess I’m good. Thank you for coming out and checking everything for me. I feel much safer with you looking things over.” “Not a problem Ma’am. Sorry for all your trouble.” He shook with a firm handshake. This was another trait she’d garnered from her father, judging handshakes by their firmness or icky lack there of. Maddi thanked him again and watched him walking back to the street where his truck was obviously parked out of site, having to park
where there were no firetrucks when he’d arrived. Maddi stepped into the wet inside of the house and locked the still dripping door. Sweet, now here one sock was soaked across the bottom, could the sun shine any brighter she thought loudly to herself with a growl. After covering the floor with all the towels she had in the hamper and two more that were yet unused, she left the room to do as it wanted and returned to her upstairs bathroom to see just how sweaty and smoke smudged she was. She was immediately horrified that Chief Holder had seen her this way, but then again, he had basically asked her to visit him hadn’t he? She smiled beneath the black smudges across her cheek and thought that might be a good new makeup look, when she felt more than heard a loud thud that vibrated in the upstairs floorboards. She saw the shake in the mirror before her and was torn between thinking it must be an explosion and an earthquake. She wet-socked-foot/bare-footed it back down stairs quickly to find out. She heard a different boom just before opening the front door and heard the echo of a second boom from her right. The Arkla truck was five houses down across the street, up the incline of the yard and half inside of the Strecker’s house. There were boards still falling around the vehicle and dust or smoke rising around the impact. Maddi’s eyes were absorbed by the scene, but tore away by the sound of yet another boom. It was a shotgun and fotunately, quite a bit further up the street. There was someone running down the street with what must be a shotgun. It looked difficult to run so fast with both hands on the length of weapon and more so in clown shoes. This caused the clown to wiggle his hips with each run, perhaps not practical, but fun...or so it appeared. Yeah, with big, floppy shoes and full happy clown costume and big red wig. He was running superbly well considering, and looked far from happy despite the makeup that screamed otherwise. Maddi’s mind raced with the challenge of putting this puzzle together. Especially when she saw that the mad clown was chasing a dog and every hundred yards or so taking another shot. The dog was a tan and white Corgi and ran just fast enough to miss the shots fired at it. N
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