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In This Issue 6/ Editor’s Note
The Weight of Life
7/ Trending @ ASUN
Leadership, as an Action
9/ The Often Overlooked See You in October
11/ Service Guide 13/ Cole’s Canine Corner Dapple
13/ Cherri Design Tips for Buyers
14/ Tasty Talk
Using Food for Body Care
5/ Things To Do 17/ DownTown Guide 18/ Seniors, Can We Talk? Lee’s Life Insurance
19/ Thyme Enough
Easy No-Knead Skillet Bread
20/ Local Faces
Rowland - Daniels Wedding
33/ In The Field with Randy Burndown Herbicides
33/ Unity Health Harris
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34/ Tales of a Transplanted Fashionista Growing Up With Financial Peace
38/ Cover Story
Scott Lancaster - Active Shooter Training
43/ Myers-Davis Life Coaching Discovering Your Talents
44/ Notes from the Clearing Surviving Accidentally
46/ Batesville Area Arts Council
Editor’s Note
The Weight of Life Joseph Thomas
First I’d like to say that I am glad that my Uncle Bill Bice is on the mend and doing great. We hope that you all are feeling well, February was a rough month for flu and photo by Robert O. Seat the like. “Like a stone in a stream, life smooths all our edges, ‘till we barely make a ripple anymore,” Edwin McCain. I think of this line from the song, Sorry to a Friend and think about the wear and tear of life. It allows me to see the ups and downs for what they are, the smoothing of our rough edges, the immaturities dissolving away, the sensitivities evolving into comprehension. Seeing the hate and aggression of others for the fear and limited sight they are. It allows me to not need immediate revenge or justice knowing that it will come to them as they continue to cut their way through life. It also tenderizes my anger and allows for more understanding of what is really going on. May we all get stronger in the attempt, until we are free to move on to the next moment of growth. This third month of 2019, we offer for your assessment: Randy Chlapecka’s article about Burndown Herbicides, Sandy and Nelson Barnett offer up No-Knead Skillet Bread and Hannah Rogers delves into Body Care
via Real Food. Dr. Sandra Massey shares local leadership opportunities, Scott Parker allows his son’s photography to speak a thousand lovely words, Cherri Rodgers presents Tips for Buyers and I offer up the third installment of Surviving Accidentally and the Rowland - Daniels wedding. Myers-Davis helps you Discover Your Talent, Caroline Beauchamp speaks to Lee about Life Insurance, Leigh Keller shares her thoughts on Growing Up With Financial Peace and Cole Keller introduces us to Dapple, Michelle Foshee introduces us to Unity Health - Harris Medical’s newest member, Kellie Darnell, APRN, we have many Faces, Things To Do and so much more, please read on and enjoy under a nice warm sunbeam. N
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Leadership, as an Action 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.
“Leadership is an action, not a position.� - Donald McGannon Leadership is a vital part of success. Businesses that demonstrate strong leadership generally yield strong returns. Of course, this type of personal development and the building of strong leaders starts at a young age. In high school, opportunities are abundant for students to get involved while learning what exemplifies a true leader. At Arkansas State University-Newport, we want to ensure our students can continue to develop the leadership skills that will take them to the next level. One way in which we help our students develop such skills is by offering multiple student organizations.
Phi Theta Kappa is one such organization. PTK is an international academic honor society which recognizes the academic achievements of students attending twoyear colleges. To be a member of PTK, students must maintain a 3.5 grade point average. Each semester, PTK holds an induction ceremony to welcome new initiates. They also meet regularly to network and discuss future initiatives. Some past PTK projects include PTK Awareness Week, Leadership Academy and a donation drive for the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society.
student business organization in the world. PBL coincides with the high school organization Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). Students involved in PBL become community-minded business leaders through academic competitions. PBL also sponsors fundraisers for the March of Dimes and local charities, such as community food banks. ASUN is honored to have two students serving on the State Board of PBL. Meghan Cantara is the Director of State Programs and Jessica Rucker is the Director of Marketing and Public Relations.
Student Government Association (SGA)
The Student Government Association is another way for students to hone their leadership skills while also making a direct impact on their college community. Each year students vote to select officers and senators to represent them on SGA. Each program and campus has designated positions on SGA to make sure all students are represented. SGA officers and senators not only influence the direction of our campuses by providing guidance and feedback to ASUN administration, but students on SGA also gain access to personal and professional development opportunities. ASUN values the input of its students, and SGA is an important part of ensuring our students feel heard and know they have a seat at the decision-making table.
Meghan Cantara and Jessica Rucker Student Ambassadors
Phi Beta Lambda is another great leadership organization for ASUN students. PBL is the largest
The Student Ambassadors program is another organization for ASUN’s current and future leaders. Prospective Student Ambassadors must apply for the program and are selected based on their academic and leadership records. Those selected receive scholarships in exchange for representing the college on campus, in public, and at community events. Student Ambassadors are also invited to attend college fairs with our recruiters and help promote the college as a whole. Continue on page 10 eyeonmag.com
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As many of you know, the month of March marks the beginning of Spring. But since the weather here in Arkansas seems to have a twisted sense of humor, it could be sunny and 90 degrees or it may be 25 degrees with a foot of snow on the ground. Or just as likely, BOTH. But regardless of the weather, March is the month for the changing of the guard in the animal world. I have to say Au Revoir to many of my fall and winter friends. The geese and ducks begin their northerly journey and the seasonal Bald eagles follow. The deer, while still here, become far more secretive as their fawns are born, and the Blue Herons, who also stay, are hard to find because of the growing vegatation. So this month instead of rambling on about this or that, I’d like to pay homage to my Fall and Winter friends by sharing some of the photographs my son took over the winter. N
ASUN Continue from page 7 More opportunities for growth
Whether a student is a member of a campus organization or simply wants to network, ASUN faculty and staff work hard to offer a variety of opportunities for students to grow as individuals and leaders. Veronica Manning, ASUN’s Dean for Student Development, recently took students to Mentor Monday, sponsored by A-State Women’s Business Leadership Center. In ASUN’s College and Life Skills course, students practice giving proper handshakes and communicating with large groups. Through a variety of programs, organizations, and classroom activities, all ASUN students have access to resources that will help them develop the confidence and skills they need to become great leaders. I recently had lunch with a group of student leaders
ASU-Newport hosts 8 Arkansas high schools for Science Olympiad competition Mallory Jordan Arkansas State University-Newport hosted one of two regional competitions Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, for Arkansas Science Olympiad. Eight schools participated in the Northeast Arkansas Regional Tournament as a qualifying competition for the statewide Science Olympiad on April 6, 2019, at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. “We’re very excited to have hosted this year’s Science Olympiad competition,” said Holly Smith, ASUN’s Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. “It was truly an amazing opportunity to showcase not only our high school STEM talent from across our region but also our faculty and staff who worked tirelessly to ensure an interactive day of learning at ASUN. Below are the winning schools. N Division B (Junior High):
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and was amazed to hear what they have going on in their lives. Many of them work while attending ASUN full time, and yet they have also managed to get deeply involved in the ASUN community and our student organizations. I appreciate hearing from them and learning more about what they face each day. It is clear that ASUN has many students who want to build strong futures for themselves, while also giving back to the community. They don’t simply use student organizations and elected positions as résumé builders, but actually go the full mile – diving in, doing the work, and making a difference. While their futures aren’t set in stone, I am confident they are on their way to success. N
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This month we are discussing tips for buyers with more great tips from our area experts. Also, remember to ask your realtor for advice and to listen carefully to their opinions, as they do this every day. Steiner Associate Realtors owner Sandee Steiner says to pre-qualify with the lender of your choice before you begin looking for your new home. Also, determine your price range and only look at homes within your budget, saving you time and money in the end. Buying is the most cost effective, and for most buyers, the interest is tax deductible. Sandee suggests getting a professional home inspection, adding that there are some great inspectors in our area. For a list of home inspectors, ask your realtor. The Property Shoppe’s Associate Broker Gerrie Webb suggests no major changes (jobs) or purchases (cars, furniture), before you purchase your new home. These changes reflect on your credit score, which could have a negative impact on your loan. Carefully inspect the exterior of the home, as focus is usually on the interior. When looking for home owner’s insurance, get quotes from at least three companies. A higher deductible makes your policy more affordable, as a claim is typically only filed every 8-10 years. Crye-Leike’s Robin Brock reiterates being preapproved for your loan, so you know what you can afford. Make sure your budget can support the
approved amount. Also, get a free credit report, checking for any unexpected information. Be specific with your realtor as to what you want or need in a home, as well as the area you want. Robin suggests dealing with one reputable realtor versus multiple realtors, as your realtor is valuable in your home buying experience. When an offer is accepted, always get a home inspection by a qualified inspector. You must know what you are purchasing, as your offer can be based on the inspection. Also, Crye-Leike’s Mollie Smith suggests working with a local real estate agent familiar with the areas and neighborhoods you are considering. Realtors are the most trusted resource for information and have unparalleled knowledge of their communities, giving you a competitive advantage needed in a tight market. Again, pre-approval for you loan is important, helping you determine a budget that you can afford comfortably. When looking at homes, take advantage of Open Houses in the area. Mollie also says not to let the home inspection scare you, as inspectors may list small things that are easy fixes. When preparing to make an offer, ask for guidance from your realtor, as well as comps in the area. I appreciate all the people who helped me compile the information for these articles, as your input was crucial. (Disclaimer: If your company is not included, I did contact every real estate company in our area, but a few declined or did not provide any information to these articles. Thank you to all who did participate!) N eyeonmag.com
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Tasty Talk
Using Food for Body Care
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.
When I was in my early twenties, I started learning how to take care of my body the natural way. My skin was so sensitive that I could not use commercial products. This began the journey of using food to heal my skin issues. The most common is a face or skin mask using raw honey. Mix honey with a little raw milk to take away some of its stickiness. Rub on face or dry areas of the body and let sit for twenty minutes. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. Honey’s moisturizing and antibacterial properties heals dry skin, cleanses it, and makes it smoother. Raw milk contains several skinfriendly ingredients, such as protein, calcium, and vitamin C, that promote healthy skin. Making a mask with a strand of saffron per tablespoon of honey will help maintain clear and glowing skin. Since ancient times, saffron has been used to maintain youthful skin. It contains antioxidants that will keep the skin healthy and protect from sun damage. Citrus fruits are used to heal blemishes, acne, and bumps. The antioxidants in these fruits provide protection against toxins, while vitamin C and vitamin A help reverse visible signs of aging. Rub the peel over the
affected area or make a paste by grinding the peel and mixing water, raw milk, or honey. Rub or leave paste on for twenty minutes, rinsing with warm water. Grapefruit peels are one of the best citruses to use for random blemishes. Orange peels are the best for relieving acne. To reduce swelling and redness around the eyes, gently pat a slice of lemon around the bottom of your eye. Be sure to close your eyes to prevent getting it in your eye. The high amount of vitamin C and citric acid provide phenomenal benefits to skin, including reversing aging, brightening skin, and reducing inflammation. Bananas contain vitamins A, B, C, and E, and minerals like potassium that help nourish and hydrate the skin. Mash a banana, add a couple teaspoons raw milk, and apply on the area you wish to rejuvenate. Rinse with warm water and pat dry with a cloth. Do this twice a week to soften skin, lighten blemishes, diminish wrinkles, and create a natural glow. To repair the skin, dip your fingers in olive oil and massage the skin in upward circles for three minutes. Dip a cloth in warm water, lightly rinse, and place over the massaged area for a minute. Rinse the cloth in warm water and use it to gently wipe away the oil on your skin. Pat skin dry, if necessary. Flavonoids and polyphenols in olive oil protect the skin from free radicals and prevent damage, repairing skin cells, making it healthy and glowing. For natural skin care, visit the grocery store instead of the beauty care aisle. Your skin will be healthier without the chemicals in commercial products. N
Natural Disasters to Open 11th Friends in Great Places Concert Hannah Keller Flanery The Natural Disasters will kick off the Friends in Great Places Concert at 7 p.m. March 2 at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville in Independence Hall. Also featured this year is dancer and singer, Alex Prince. The Natural Disasters are a multi-genre duo from north central Arkansas composed of John T. Parks and Sarah Jo Sample. Parks, of Batesville, and Sample, of Melbourne, began their musical adventure together in 1996 when Sample hired Parks as the bass player in her band, Double Shot. The two joined forces again in 2013 to form the Natural Disasters. They both are also members of The Lockhouse Orchestra, a local cover
band featuring Danny Dozier, Pam Setser, Tim Crouch, Gary Rounds, Brad Apple, Kenny Loggains, Samuel Cobb and Irl Hess. The concert promises two hours of entertainment. Setser will provide vocals, mountain dulcimer, and spoons. Crouch will play the fiddle, guitar, and mandolin. Rounds will be featured on vocals and guitar; Dozier on vocals and guitar; Apple on vocals, guitar and mandolin; Loggains on percussion; Cobb on the mandolin; and Hess on vocals and bass. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or ahead of time at First Community Bank and UACCB. The Friends in Great Places concert is a fundraiser for Kids’
College, a summer educational program held annually at UACCB for students in first through sixth grades. Partial scholarships are provided to students who qualify for the free and reduced lunch program. Kids’ College has proven to be a great asset to the community serving the youth in Independence and surrounding counties for more than 20 years. The event is sponsored by First Community Bank as part of the 2018-2019 Performing Arts Series. N
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Things To Do Batesville The Kitchen Shop Upcoming Events Essential Oils 101: Tues, March 5th at 5-6pm. Learn the basics and how to get started using essential oils. Keto Sweet Breads Baking Class: Sat, March 16th at 12-1:30pm. $10 pre-registration required. Tiramisu Baking Class: Thurs, March 21st at 5-6pm. $10 pre-registration required. Journey Through Biblical Foods: Sat, March 30th at 12-1:30pm. Basics of a Biblical diet and its health benefits. UACCB Career Fair The UACCB Career Fair is open to all community members to attend and look for employment opportunities. For employers: To register visit www.uaccb.edu/employer On Tuesday, March 12 at 1pm thru 4pm at UACCB’s Independence Hall Banquet Room. For More Info: Becky Warren / 870-6122048 / becky.warren@uaccb.edu. March Madness Spring Nationals March 22 and 23 at 6pm at the Batesville Motor Speedway. High Rock Hop Trail Run 5.3 Mile/10 Mile/15 Mile This is a challenging and fun course for all distances. It involves steep hills, rocky terrain and several creek crossings. It is a combination of scenic wooded single track trails and old farm roads. The race could be cancelled because of flooding. In the event of cancellation, information will be posted on the calendar at chamber.batesvilleareaalliance.com. The ten mile course is a loop. The 5 mile course is a loop mostly inside the ten mile course. The 15 mile runners will finish the 10 mile course at the start line and then run the 5 mile course. 15 MILE CUTOFF TIME: RUNNERS MUST FINISH THE 10 MILE COURSE IN UNDER 2 HOURS (12 MINUTE MILE PACE) Course support: Minimal. There will be one water station on the 5.3 mile route, one on the 10 mile route and three on the 15 mile route. There will be volunteers monitoring the race. Saturday, March 30, 2019 9am at Highrock Farm on 900 Highrock Road in Batesville, Arkansas. Contact Sam Cooke 870-307-8922, sdcooke22@gmail.com
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Mountain View Kids Craft Workshop with Daphne Morton March 2, from ten to noon. | Intro to Basket Weaving with Jeannie Hornsby March 2 from nine to four. | Song Craft with Charley Sandage March 13, 20 & 27 from one to 3:30pm. | Intro to Bladesmithing with Jim Crowell March 8, 9 & 10 from 9am to 5pm | Intermediate Dry Needle Felting Critters with Delisa Eads-Wagar March 9 from 10 to 4pm. | Beginning Metalsmithing with Dana Finimore March 14, 15 & 16 from 10 to 4pm. | Play with Polimer Clay with Marlene Gremillion March 15 &16 from 9 to 4pm. | Saving Nature Now for 3rd - 5th graders with Anne Criss March 9, 16 &
23 from 10 to noon. | Wire Wrapping I and II with Dora Gonzalez March 22 & 23 from 1 to 3pm. | Painting Big I & II with Adrian Deckbar March 25 - 30 from 10 to 4pm. | The Art of Faux Finishes with Lynne Blanset March 29 & 30 from 9 to 4pm. | Encaustic Photo Collage with La’Nelle Gambrell by appointment. arkcraftschool@gmail.com.
Newport ASUN Workforce Training Monday, March 4, ASU Newport & Workforce Training Consortium will host a class for Microsoft Excel Intermediate from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The class will be offered again on March 11th, March 18th, and March 25th. The class cost is $100 and covers attendance and handout materials. Participants will learn Microsoft Excel Intermediate: creating charts and graphs, inserting clip art, sorting in unformatted tables, using autofill, and using intermediate formulas. To Register call (870) 933-9788 or email wtcjonesboro.com or training@wtcjonesboro.com For Local Children Junior Auxiliary of Jackson County will be selling Butter Braids available in: Apple, Cream Cheese, Strawberry Cream Cheese, Cinnamon, and Blueberry Cream Cheese for $14 each. Four Cheese and Herb are $16 each. Junior Auxiliary helps area children in need and those in the foster care system. Turn in all money by March 15th to Courtney at the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce (870)523-3618. Manna Manna Food Pantry is located in the Newport Pentecostal Church of God at 205 Ray Street in Newport. They open every Tuesday at 8 a.m. until food is gone. First Tuesday of every month is for Jackson County pickups only. 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.
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2019 World Exclusive The World’s Largest Collection of Last Remaining RMS Titanic Lifejackets Ever Seen, at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson, MO. The largest assemblage of remaining RMS Titanic Lifejackets will be on exclusive display March through June 15, 2019 at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson, Missouri. For more information, please contact us at 800-381-7670. Little Rock Marathon Named as one of Runner’s World “Bucket List: 10 Great Marathons for First-Timers,” with an impressive finisher’s medal. Check out our website for more info: www. littlerockmarathon.com. Like us on Facebook! http://www. facebook.com/LRMarathon March 2 and 3 at noon in Little Rock, Arkansas. 501-9185359 mhilgendorf@littlerock.gov. If you don’t see your community represented here, please send us any upcoming event information and we will be happy to share with our other communities eyeonjoseph@gmail.com. N
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Seniors, Can We Talk?
Lee’s Life Insurance
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?’.
Ruth called and said to expect a phone call from one of her friends, Lee. This lovely gentleman was talking to her about life insurance and she suggested he call me. Here’s the call I got. “I need some life insurance. I don’t want my children or grandchildren to use my monies that I have worked hard for and saved or my assets that I’ve collected to pay for my burial or any final expenses. I want them to enjoy everything I leave them. I’m healthy, don’t smoke any more, have COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and I’m 87 years old.” Lee told me he has no life insurance at all. He either cancelled all the life insurance he had because he didn’t think he needed it any longer or the premiums got so high he just could not pay them. I told him I would check some resources for him to find out what is available. (I knew he had two things going against him – his age and his medical history but wanted to try to help him.) Here’s what I found out. Companies that offer a small amount of life insurance typically used for burial or final
expenses do not write policies for anyone over age 85 (and he’s 87). I found a company that does offer a policy for someone up to age 90 but the minimum amount of life insurance is $50,000. This makes the premiums really high! Then there is the issue of his medical history of COPD. This made the premiums really, really high – and not affordable. Unfortunately, getting a life insurance policy today is not an option for him. Let’s talk about life insurance and how this happened. Lee had a term policy years ago. He was able to buy a large amount of insurance and pay a low premium for a specific “term period” (or length of time of 10, 15, 20 or 30 years). He loved those low premiums until the term period ended and his premiums went sky high. So, yes, he dropped that policy. Lee also had a small policy that was a “permanent” policy. The premiums were higher for the amount of insurance he had but the premiums would never change (increase) – his premiums would be the same until he died. He bought this policy initially to pay for burial/final expenses. Since he decided he didn’t need any life insurance and that the policy had “served its purpose”, yes, he cancelled it. Now his need for life insurance has come full circle. It’s too late for Lee to get some life insurance but, if you have a life insurance policy, talk with a trusted insurance professional about your options before you make any changes or cancel it. Do you think this gentleman’s “full circle” may be a good reason to buy a grandchild (or great grandchild) a “paid up” policy they can have for their entire life? Call me at 501-868-6650 and say “Caroline, can we talk?” N
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Easy No-Knead Skillet Bread Nelson and Sandy Barnett met in college. They have been happily married for 58 years and are still having fun cooking and living! Find Sandy’s newly published thriller Dead in the Shadow of Doubt on Amazon. com.
We seem to be in the depths of winter, both by the calendar and by the cold, wet, gloomy, dreary weather we are having to suffer through. There is no better way to warm up a winter evening than with good hot bread. We recently found this recipe from a website called ‘Baker Bettie’ and were intrigued that it was cooked in a skillet (we usually think of cornbread baked in a skillet) and it had such a simple list of ingredients. After trying it the first time we turned around and did it again! Crusty on the outside, and soft and tender on the inside – a perfect accompaniment for a simple soup or your favorite pasta. The Ingredients 1 package (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast 2 cups lukewarm water (no hotter than 125 degrees) ½ TBSP Kosher Salt
4 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (we used unbleached) Olive oil Fresh rosemary (or if you don’t have fresh, use a little ground) Instructions Combine yeast and warm water in large bowl. Using a wooden spoon add in 1 cup of the flour and then the salt and mix until combined. Stir in the rest of the flour, one cup at a time, until completely incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid that is not shut completely. Allow to rise for 1 hour. Do not punch down the dough. Lightly oil the bottom of a cast iron skillet (a 10” or 12” works well). Sprinkle a good amount of flour on top of the dough and then cover hands with flour. Take all of the dough and shape into a disk (it will be sticky). Place in the skillet, cover loosely with a towel, and allow to rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Drizzle a little more oil over the top of the bread, and slash the dough with a knife creating an X. Sprinkle with coarse salt and rosemary leaves. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is a deep brown color. Serve and enjoy! https://bakerbettie.com N
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Sold Out BACC Annual Meeting Takes Guests to the Disco Jamie Rayford
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce’s (BACC) Annual Meeting and Gala was held on Friday, Jan. 25 at the Batesville Community Center. The “Friday Night Fever” 70’s themed event attracted nearly 400 guests and celebrated community work toward IMPACT goals in 2018 and outstanding business and individuals. “We are so grateful to our presenting sponsor, First Community Bank, and our event partners, Edward Jones, Peco Foods, UACCB, and White River Health System, who make it a priority to invest in this event so that we can celebrate community accomplishments and maintain momentum for IMPACT work” said Jamie Rayford, BACC’s Chief Operating Officer. Guests were greeted at their place setting with a vinyl record that sported the event logo in the center and a commemorative album jacket labeled “2018’s Greatest Hits” which listed major accomplishments in economic development, tourism, education, and healthcare. A video, created by Batesville High School’s EAST program, highlighting the year’s milestones also looped on the large screens as guests entered the event. It reviewed a number of business grand openings and new construction projects of note from 2018. Outstanding businesses and individuals awarded during the ceremony included: Excellence in Business – Intimidator Group; Community Collaboration – The Independence County Library; Excellence in Customer
Focus – The Melba Theater; Leader in Healthcare – Gary Bebow former CEO of White River Health System; Leader in Education – Heath Wilson of Cedar Ridge; and Chamber Ambassador of the Year – Brittney Harris of Independence County Off Road. The Chamber reported over 50 nominees for the awards process, nearly 20 of those being in the education category which Wilson received a standing ovation for. The 2018 Leadership Batesville Class graduated from the 9-month program Friday night as well. Graduates are: Nick Baxter (City of Batesville), Rachael Fisher (First Community Bank), Laura Garrett (White River Health System), Dr. Michael Hester (Batesville School District), Julie Hinkle (Bank of Cave City), Julie LaRose (Cedar Ridge School District), Kim Poole (Southside School District), Alan Price (FNBC), Jeanne Roepcke (Batesville School District), Stacey Rogers (Crye-Leike Real Estate), Bryon Simmons, Ph.D. (FutureFuel Chemical Company), Brooke Stevenson (Ind. Co. Cable TV), Jessica Sutton (Citizens Bank), and Matt Swaim (Approve Home Medical). The gala, held immediately following the meeting, kicked-off with a delicious meal provided by Colton’s Steakhouse and musical stylings that had guests “hustling” to an LED dance floor. Attendees also had the opportunity to take home photos taken by posing in front of a full-length interactive photo mirror. N
Eagle Mountain 4th Grade Science and STEAM Classes Pam Baxter 4th graders at Eagle Mountain Elementary in Ms. Leslie Hall’s Science class and Ms. Pam Baxter’s STEAM classes have been working on energy. In the pictures they have been building electrical circuits. They have also learned how to hook up solar panels to run lights and fans and alarms. N
(from Left) Caden Jackson partners with Gracie Canals to make an electrical circuit, while Caleb Campbell and James Key try to get their circuit working.
Gevani Garcia Zoquintecatl works to get his electric circuit connected.
Easton Curtwright (left) and Andrew Wetteland work on putting their circuits together.
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UACCB Breaks Ground On New Workforce Training Center Hannah Keller Flanery UACCB broke ground on the new workforce training center on Jan. 17. The new center will be a 15,000 square-foot facility that will house industrial technology programs such as welding, HVAC, and mechatronics as well as a makerspace. N
Pictured from left are Greg Thornburg, vice chancellor for student affairs; Zach Harber, director of career and technical education; Dr. Brian Shonk, vice chancellor for academic affairs; Chancellor Deborah Frazier; Gayle Cooper, vice chancellor for finance and administration; and Dr. Anne Austin, vice chancellor for research, planning, and assessment.
Pictured from left are Former Sen. Steve Bell; Rep. Stu Smith; Gerald Provence, owner of Provence Construction; Phil Purifoy with Fennell Purifoy Architects; Steve Green, UACCB board of visitors member; UACCB Chancellor Deborah Frazier; Stacy Gunderman, UACCB board of visitors chair; and UACCB board of visitors members Mark Skelton, Mike Arnold, Stan Fretwell, and Dr. Maggie Williams.
From left Zach Harber, Gayle Cooper, and Dr. Brian Shonk stand with an artist rendering of the new workforce training center on display at a reception following the groundbreaking ceremony for the center.
UACCB Nursing Division Chair Honored Hannah Keller Flanery July will mark 25 years of service for Marietta Candler at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, and she said she can never see herself doing anything else. “Teaching gets in your blood. I fell in love with it my first year, and I knew this is what I wanted to do forever. I’ve never lost my love for it,” Candler said. “As a teacher, you never stop learning yourself, and I enjoy the challenge of finding creative ways to help students learn.” Chancellor Deborah Frazier stated in a letter of support for Candler’s nomination that “Candler leads by example, often participating with her students in community service projects.” She has received UACCB's Outstanding Faculty Award twice, in 2004 and again in 2016. The recipient of this award is selected based on peer and student nominations. To be selected twice is a true testament to the value Candler's students and co-workers place on her skills as an educator. “Marietta is a natural choice for this recognition. She does so much for students and the programs both inside and outside the classroom,” said Dr. Brian Shonk, vice chancellor for academic affairs. N eyeonmag.com
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Eagle Mountain Elementary 100 Days of School Pam Baxter Mrs. Ronda Bryants Kindergarten class dressed up as 100 year old people. In the picture are left Cindy Kingsworth and Genisis Olvera Alfaro.
Mrs. Gena Barker’s Kindergarten class works on their 100 boards with beads to make their 100 days necklaces. The students are from left, Raden Rameriz, Linda Morgan, Genaro Recinos and Ellie Curtwright.
William Luetschwagner in Mrs. Jill Sandlin’s Kindergarten class had a great time shopping at Dollar Tree with his 100 pennies on 100th day of school.
Ms. Jill Sandlin’s Kindergarten students were counting out 100 cheerios to make 100 Days necklaces. Students at the table from left were Carlos Figueroa and Addalynn Mater.
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At a recent Foundation event, Dorothy Hoffman was recognized for being PEP Club's very first member.
PEP Club recently purchased a new EKG Machine and Defibrillator for the Grasse Memorial Clinic in Calico Rock.
The University of Arkansas System hosted its biennial UA System Tailgate Reception for state legislators on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at the Association of Arkansas Counties. The evening serves as an opportunity for college administrators to visit with the state's elected officials in an informal setting. UACCB students also had the opportunity to visit with state officials and enjoy the festivities. The Razorbacks head football coach Chad Morris, head baseball coach Dave Van Horn, and UA Fayetteville Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek were also in attendance, and the UA System school mascots were also invited to attend and join in the fun. Pictured from left to right are Debbie Wyatt, director of Career Pathways; Anne Austin, vice chancellor for research, planning and assessment; Zach Harber, director of Career and Technical Education; Rep. Stu Smith; Sen. James Sturch; UACCB SGA member Houston Butler; FFA Alumni Chapter members Kelly Sherrill and Ethan Tucker; SGA member Christian Bullock; and Chancellor Deborah Frazier. N eyeonmag.com
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Eagle Mountain Elementary Joins American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge Pam Baxter Eagle Mountain Elementary hosted their annual Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart events on Valentine's Day. This community service project is sponsored by the American Heart Association. Students learned the importance of heart healthy lifestyles during the month of February in their weekly health lab and physical education classes. February 14th, K-2 divided into jump rope teams during their regular activity times and Grades 3-5 divided into teams to see which team could score the most hoops in thirty minutes. The class that raised the most money won a "secret field trip" with Mrs. Susan Parker, Health Lab teacher and sponsor of the events. Pictured are 5th grade Heart Helpers standing with Fin, the AHA program mascot and his buddies. Top left are Sabrina Garcia, Fin, Melina Ramirez, Kaleb Finley, and Giovanni Lopez Chavez. Front row left are Allen Ranos, Stevie Rose Holmes, and Jose Campos. N Board of visitors at UACCB
Dr. Rob Johnstone, founder and president of the National Center for Inquiry and Improvement, told the board of visitors at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville that the college was making impressive strides in its efforts to prepare to launch the Guided Pathways model this fall. Citizens Bank provided funding that helped enable the collaboration between UACCB and Johnstone and his organization to launch Guided Pathways, a movement to streamline students’ path from admission into college to graduation and optimize the student experience. “That’s huge because it is much easier to say students weren’t successful because they didn’t come to class prepared or that they have a millennial mindset rather than looking internally at our processes to discover where there could be barriers preventing students from being successful,” Johnstone said.
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United Way Concludes Tackle Hunger Food Drive Kimberly Tucker United Way of North Central Arkansas and its partners recently conducted the third annual Tackle Hunger Food Drive to help stock the pantries of local organizations providing meals and food items to individuals in the community. The food drive, which ran from January 14th until February 1st, was held to benefit the local school backpack programs, which puts food in backpacks of needy children to ensure they have food each weekend, local food pantries, and groups providing hot meals to those in need. In an effort to encourage community support and maximize donations, United Way turned the food drive into a competition and called it The Tackle Hunger Food Drive. The results of the competition are as follows:
Citizens Bank employees who helped sort food donations to be distributed to local citizens served by the United Way of North Central Arkansas.
1st Place-Citizens Bank with a total of 4,177 points 2nd Place-First Community Bank with a total of 2,830 points 3rd Place-Future Fuel with a total of 1,301 points 4th Place-Lyon College with a total of 1,028 points 5th Place-Bank of Cave City with a total of 427 points 6th Place-Southern Bank with a total of 392 points 7th Place-Las Playitas with a total of 150 points 8th Place-Merchants and Planters Bank with a total of 144 points 9th Place-Centennial Bank with a total of 140 points 10th Place-White River Medical Center with a total of 112 points “As cliché as it may sound, there were no losers…only winners with this food drive,” Kimberly Tucker, Executive Director of United Way said. “The way this community comes together to support not only the children, but everyone in need is truly heartwarming. So many people put forth a lot of time, effort, and resources to help their neighbors in need. We want to thank everyone who participated in any way from the bottom of our hearts. Everyone worked together to make this the most successful Tackle Hunger Food Drive to date.” The Tackle Hunger Food Drive was able to raise items needed for local schools’ backpack programs, food pantries, and organizations providing hot meals to those in need. These items included 323 poptarts, 756 jars of peanut butter, 1,047 boxes of cereal, 305 cans of vegetables, and much, much more. The grand total of food items and monetary donations was $8,300.00. If you would like more information about the Tackle Hunger Food Drive or would like to compete for the Super Bowl of Caring Trophy, contact the United Way office for more details at 870-793-5991 or info@liveunitednca.org. N
Jeff Mead, Phil Baldwin, Tracy McClurg and Janet Moore of Citizens Bank.
United Way officials joined bank staff in front of a virtual wall of food donations collected during the Super Bowl of Caring Tackle Hunger food drive.
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Just Write! Literacy Project Journaling Club Laura Landers “Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.” — Louis L’Amour Have a desire to write, but stuck on ideas? Start with attending this free Journaling Club with instructor, Laura Landers. You will learn prewriting techniques that will help the ideas flow and practice journaling with writing prompts. Class begins on February 22nd and runs through April 12th. Club meets every Friday from 1:30 to 2:30 at the Citizen’s Bank Annex at 285 E. College St. in Batesville. Refreshments will be served, and some supplies will be on hand for preregistered guests. You may bring your own pens, pencils, markers, journals, and notebooks if you wish. Drop-ins are more than
welcome. Laura is in her second year of AmeriCorps with the Ozark Foothills Literacy Project. She is passionate about reading and writing and about teaching those skills to others. If you’re looking to flex your writing muscles, Laura is the personal trainer for you! Register online at www.myoflp.weebly.com. Select “menu” and “Join Journal Club” or contact Laura at 870-793-5912 or laura@oflp.org. This opportunity brought to you by: The Ozark Foothills Literacy Project, the Adult Learning Alliance, AmeriCorps, the Windgate Foundation, the Arkansas Community Foundation, Citizens Bank, United Way of North Central Arkansas, Ozark Information Services, and many generous donors in our community N
Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack next to perform in ASU-Newport's Patron Series Mallory Jordan Since 2004, the Arkansas State UniversityNewport Patron Series has brought a wide range of entertainment to the ASU-Newport community. After a sold-out performance by Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin and Collin Raye in October, ASU-Newport is excited to welcome Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack for a spring performance. Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack hits our stage on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 7 p.m. It is an amazing Broadway production based on the musical and comedic legacy of the Rat Pack. This show captures the relationship, respect, love and timeless laughter of that once-in-alifetime group of performers who defined a moment in history. Armed with their passion, extraordinary musical and creative team plus the comic genius synonymous with Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Joey Bishop, “Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show” is one of the most successful live theatrical productions of its kind. It's toured throughout the
United States in hundreds of performing arts venues to critical acclaim. Priding itself on its uniqueness and originality, this show makes you laugh, cry and leaves audiences wanting more. All concerts are held in the Center for the Arts at 7648 Victory Boulevard in Newport. Concert tickets can be purchased at tickets.asun.edu. From B. J. Thomas, Ronnie Milsap, Clint Black and numerous stage performances like The Chinese Acrobats, Charles Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol”, Chicks with Hits, and the Arkansas and Memphis symphonies, hours of audience entertainment has been brought to Newport through the Patron Series. These performances have been made possible through the generous contributions of our Corporate Sponsors, Helping Hands, Friends, and Patrons who have supported the arts in Jackson County. We hope you will join us for the next show in April. N
Eagle Mountain Elementary Friday Hat Day Money and East Program Pam Baxter
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Eagle Mountain Elementary 5th grader, Gwen Goodwin decided to raise money for the new Cushman Library forming in the old Cushman School. The Cushman group is currently trying to raise money and collect books for it’s community library. Gwen is doing this as part of her EAST Lab project with the school helping her raise $77.00 for her project. The students who brought $1.00 on Fridays could wear their hats inside for the day. Eagle Mountain Elementary has a weekly Hat Wearing Day with the money going to different causes. Besides the Cushman Library, the students have raised money for a family whose house burnt down and they lost everything, the Humane Society, food for Help and Hope, and the Polar Plunge. N 26 Bald Knob . Batesville . Bradford . Cave City . Melbourne . Mnt. View . Newport . Newark . Southside . Sulphur Rock . Swifton . Sidney . Tuckerman
Batesville Teacher Among 103 Arkansas Teachers to Achieve National Board Certification Lori Campbell The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards celebrates 3,907 new National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) in 2018. These teachers join a growing community of Boardcertified teachers, now more than 122,000 strong across all 50 states. Arkansas has 3205 NBCT’s, with 103 new Board-certified teachers achieving certification on December 1, 2018. Locally, Lori Campbell, EAST Facilitator at Sulphur Rock Elementary, joins the ranks of National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT’s) in the Batesville School District. She becomes the 7th NBCT currently teaching on the Sulphur Rock campus and the 16th NBCT district-wide. Batesville’s NBCT’s are spread throughout the district with 5 at Batesville High School, 4 at Batesville Junior High, 1 at Eagle Mountain, & 6 at Sulphur Rock (plus one teacher shared with BJHS.) “National Board Certification is about helping teachers become great, it is about elevating the teaching profession, and it is about helping children achieve at higher rates,” said Peggy Brookins, NBCT, president and CEO of the National Board for
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Professional Teaching Standards “The certification process impacts teaching and learning well beyond an individual teacher’s classroom.” Each of these accomplished educators earned the profession’s highest mark of achievement through a rigorous, performancebased, peer-review process, demonstrating their proven impact on student learning and achievement. N
The Batesville High School Drama Department announces that it’s spring musical will be “School House Rock”. The performances will be March 8th and 9th at 7:00pm and an afternoon matinee on March 10th at 2:00pm. This family friendly show will be performed at the BSD auditorium on Water Street. All tickets are $5.00 each.
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National Board Certified Teachers, Stacey Lindsey, Kathy Hyslip, Carmen McDonald, Lori Campbell, Casey Burnside, Melissa Mergy, & Suzette Cowden pose under the Pioneer Sign at Sulphur Rock Elementary as they welcome Campbell as the newest NBCT to acheive certification on their campus and in the Batesville District. The district has 16 NBCT’s currently working throughout. eyeonmag.com
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I Do Joseph Thomas is a native of Grubbs, a graduate of ASUN and owns and runs Eye On Magazine with his powerhouse wife, Kimberlee. He is the graphic designer, editor and one of the various writers of this publication. He is elevated by five children, four grandchildren and is trying to waste less time everyday writing the next great novel.
Rowland - Daniels Wedding Mandy Rowland and Hunter Daniel’s story starts, “a loooong ten years ago.” Mandy says. “I sat behind him in geometry class and the rest is history.” pun possibly intended. “I made the first move when I asked a mutual friend for his number; surprisingly he texted me back. He was so shy, he never even looked at me in the hallways. He finally warmed up to the idea that we were actually an item. I could tell you so many stories from the beginning, but our road only begins here.” She says they changed throughout their journey as she graduated college and he pursued his dream of attaining a Physical Therapy degree. Mandy wanted more free time with Hunter as he spent so much time studying and had little time to entertain or go out with friends. They stuck it out, though, through the hard times and Mandy is thankful that they did, “He is my life.” “Our proposal was one for the books. I used to always joke around and say that Hunter doesn’t have a sweet bone in his body, but the day he proposed, he proved me wrong.” Mandy’s great-grandmother had just passed away the week before and she was taking it very hard. Mandy found out later that Hunter had the ring during those difficult days, but decided to hold on to it just a little longer. “The day he proposed, Hunter and I had plans to go to Jonesboro for the evening (this is nothing out of the ordinary for us). As we were pulling out of my parents’ driveway, he looks over at me and asks if I had seen the flowers they put on my Nana’s grave. I quickly told him no, but added that I would love to go visit the grave for a quick look at the flowers...if we had time.” Hunter drove Mandy to the cemetery and up the drive through the headstones,
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Mandy could see her Nana’s and Mamaw’s stones from the car. “As I was looking out the window, I commented to Hunter that the flowers were beautiful. I quickly drew my eyes back to Hunter and he had a little red box open smiling his sweet smile. He said, “I wanted your Mamaw and Nana to be the first to know,” and my heart fell to my stomach. I told myself I wouldn’t cry when he asked me because I have waited for this moment for what seems like an eternity (ten years). I told him yes and we sat together and cried happy tears.” Mandy says it is easy and fun to look back and think of how that big-headed boy in geometry class stole her heart so long ago. “Now he’s that big-headed boy with a beard that continues to steal my heart every single day.” She adds that she is eager for every new day because she knows he’ll always have her back. “He’s my best friend and forever soulmate. I love you, Hunter.” Their wedding was everything they both wanted. The weather was snowy and cold the week prior, but the big day was 65 degrees and sunny, perfect for an outside union. It was the absolute best day surrounded by their close friends and family. “We continuously tell
each other that we would love to go back and relive that day over and over because it was so much fun,” Mandy explains. The wedding was in the scenic Cherry Farm Event Farm in Poughkeepsie, Arkansas on November 17, 2018, with Key Moments Photography capturing it beautifully. The Daniel’s spent their honeymoon on a cruise, jumping off waterfalls in the Dominican, swimming in Meagan’s Bay in St. Thomas, discovering the history of downtown San Juan, Puerto Rico and getting massaged on a beach in Grand Turk; a trip to remember. “We’re enjoying life after the wedding in Campbell Station with our three dog babies, Yadi, Moose, and Webb. Hunter works as a physical therapist with Batesville Therapy. I work as a pharmacy technician at iCareRx Pharmacy in Newport. Life is great!” Eye On would like to wish the wonderful couple all the best and commend Hunter on his amazing proposal, it made us cry too. N
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In The Field with Randy
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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.
The wet weather pattern has continued and intensified. As I write this on February 17th, we have already had rainfall on 12 out of 17 days this month with a total of almost 8 inches. On top of that, heavy rainfall is being forecast for the upcoming week. With a lot of fields rutted up from the wet harvest, some of these fields are going to take a long time to dry out. But we know that a period of warm, windy weather could change things pretty quickly so a fairly normal planting season is still very possible. This month I want to discuss burndown herbicides. Even though the majority of fields will need to be tilled because of the ruts, there will still be plenty of situations where burndown herbicides will be beneficial and used. Three such situations come to mind immediately. Not all fields were rutted and some of those are candidates for no-tilling. If it continues to stay wet, a lot of fields will start to grow up with winter weeds and this will make these fields slow to dry up. In these situations, many producers will want to make a burndown application to control these weeds and make it easier for fields to dry and be tilled. And finally, in fields that can be tilled and smoothed in advance of planting a burndown application can be made to control weeds that emerge between that tillage and emergence of the crop. In these fields where tillage is eventually going to happen anyway, some may want to make a bare-bones application of glyphosate alone to save money. But we
need to remember that some of these weeds are resistant to glyphosate or glyphosate is simply weak on them. In these cases, another herbicide will need to be added to the glyphosate for better activity. Pretty much all horseweed is resistant to glyphosate. Good tank mix partners for horseweed control include dicamba, Sharpen, and 2,4-D. Glyphosate is fairly weak on ryegrass whether it is resistant or not. Select can be effective on smaller ryegrass but not as a late spring salvage application. Paraquat tank mixed with a photosystem II inhibitor herbicide can be effective on ryegrass. These herbicides help the paraquat get into the plant better for more effective control than paraquat alone. Tank mix options include metribuzin if applying in front of soybeans, atrazine if applying in front of corn or grain sorghum, and diuron if applying in front of cotton. In my opinion, if possible we need to be keeping this ryegrass from ever emerging by making an application of Dual or Zidua in the fall. Glyphosate is somewhat weak (rated from 5 to 7) on several winter broadleaf weeds including henbit, buttercup, dock, cutleaf evening primrose, and Carolina geranium. Effective glyphosate tank mix partners for these weeds can include FirstShot, Sharpen, dicamba, and 2,4-D. Check the MP-44 to see which of these is best for the weeds you have present. Always check the plantback intervals for the herbicides you are planning to use and the crop that will be planted this spring in the particular field. For more information, feel free to contact me through Farmers Supply Assocation by cell at 870-318-0739, my e-mail is randychlapecka@gmail.com. N
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Unity Health - Harris Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of orthopaedic care services in Newport with Kellie Darnell, APRN. Kellie has worked for several WELCOMES years at Unity with Dr. Thomas Day, MD from Unity Health Orthopaedic & Spine Center in Searcy. There she cares for both children and adults with issues such as arthritis, joint care, carpal tunnel syndrome, plantarAPRN fasciitis, rotator cuff injuries, and sports related injuries. We are excited for these same services ORTHOPAEDICS to now be available in Newport! “I enjoy the type of work that orthopaedic care involves,” said Kellie. “I enjoy providing the care patients receive. Everyone who comes in has a problem; we provide a solution and hopefully make theirProviding life better.” orthopaedic Kellie will be available on Wednesdays at the Harris Surgical Clinic, located at 1117 such joint care,please call (870) 523McLain St., Suite 600 in Newport.services To schedule an as appointment, 6796. Welcome to Newport, Kellie! N
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Tales of a Transplanted Fashionista Growing Up With Financial Peace
Leigh Keller is a high school guidance counselor at Batesville HIgh School and the director of the BHS Glass Slipper Project. She lives in Batesville with her son, Cole, and a pack of dogs.
Growing up in my middle class, working family, I didn’t stress too much about not having food in the fridge or in my belly. My mom and dad saved up every year just to load us up in the station wagon and take us on a family vacation, we lived in a modest home, and I squirreled away money for the future in my Squirrels Club account. I did not grow up with food insecurity, and while I know money must have been tight at times, my parents certainly didn’t convey that to us. I knew my dad would go sit at his desk and pay the bills once a week, and balance the checkbook down to the penny. So when it came time for me to open a checking account, he tried in vain to get me to follow his same healthy money habits (Praise the Lord for online checking). In my own household, I live by a budget, cook meals at home, tuck money into savings each month, so that Cole and I can travel during the summer, and have lots of fun adventures together. So one of the favorite gifts I got Cole for Christmas (not his favorite gift, I might add) was a Dave Ramsey Financial Peace Junior kit. There’s an activity book, a “commission” chart where he can earn money each week for helping around the house and doing his part, tasks like helping bring the mail in, feeding his animals, picking up his room and basically building good habits for adulthood. The kit also comes with three envelopes, one labeled “Save”, one labeled “Spend” and one labeled “Give”. If you are wanting to teach your kids the value of money, and how they have to earn it, and manage it, you need a system like this. It’s funny how when you put your ideas about money out there, people sometimes loudly disagree with me, and that’s ok. I have had people tell me that they don’t make their kids do chores, or they don’t provide their kids with a weekly “commission” (I like
commission instead of allowance, because I get paid for my job) for doing expected things around the house, and even that I am ridiculous for living on a budget (that one kind of cracks me up). The process has been fun to watch with Cole, because he sees his money adding up, and he stops and thinks about how much he can save in a week, in a month, if he will just be patient. We just came off of a no-spend month, which always makes us take stock in what is the most important to us in our life, time together, family time and church family time, not material possessions. One of Cole’s love languages is the gift of time, so he loves to just spend time together, and I am betting your children are the same. Time spent playing outside together trumps spending a crazy amount of money on stuff we simply do not need. As we went through his lesson on Monday night, the scripture read “Keep your life free from the love of money, and be satisfied with what you have.” -Hebrews 13:5. Even though that chapter was about budgeting and spending, we do have to make certain to keep what’s most important in life, in focus. Contentment comes with time, and ten years ago, I spent every dime I made. Having a child changes you, you start thinking about what they are seeing and hearing, and you should try to model the best behavior that you can. You cannot get time with the people you love back, so spend time with them, on experiences with them, talking and laughing (and smiling, smiling’s my favorite). If you’re a parent you owe it to your children to teach them how to manage their money, so they don’t make the same mistakes you did (I am speaking for myself, I have done some pretty stupid stuff with my money). So far Cole has saved quite a chunk, and spent a little along the way, $10 here and there, but he is marveling at how much he can save when he contributes to the family each day with his few small tasks. I was cooking earlier this week and he added up that he could make $45 if he did every task on his list every day (yikes for me) but “that would be impossible!! Who vacuums every day?!?!”. Clearly I need to be modeling some other behaviors for him about home cleanliness a little more, ha. N
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John Deere has been a trusted name in the Batesville Community since the 1930’s. In 1988, Greenway Equipment began with a simple goal in mind: providing the people of Arkansas and South East Missouri with tough, durable equipment, a variety of services and expert advice. Today, they continually work to provide top-of-the-line service for each customer. Whatever you need to accomplish, chances are they've helped someone else do the same, and they're eager to help you. When you put two such trusted names together you get some of the greatest products and services anyone could ask for and all right here in Batesville. Matt Carter joined Greenway Equipment Company as the Batesville Location Manager in September 2018. Carter serves on the County and State Boards of the Arkansas Cattleman’s Association and the Independence County Farm Bureau Board. He owns a successful cattle operation and brings over a decade of customer service experience with him from his time in the banking industry. At Greenway, they know that only the most highly qualified staff, durable John Deere equipment and outstanding service are going to work when it comes to meeting your equipment needs – and that's exactly what they provide. “From weed eaters, mowers, gators to cab tractors we do our best to supply the customer’s needs. Equipment purchasing is only the beginning of our lifelong relationship with our customers”, expressed Carter. He is proud they are also able to service and provide the necessary parts and fluids when needed by the customer. Greenway of Batesville’s primary new equipment lines include; John Deere Agricultural, Consumer and Commercial Equipment and Commercial worksite products. Carter also noted that, “We carry Kuhn hay tools, Frontier, Great Plains and other Allied Equipment products. We are an Elite Stihl dealer offering diversified products, parts and service.” Greenway of Batesville has 17 highly trained staff members, each having certification from John Deere University in their respective departments of sales, parts and service. Several of the technicians are graduates of the John Deere Ag Tech program. Service Department Manager, Benjy Emery has been with John Deere for 42 years. The sales team comprised of Herman Wood, James Bray and Rusty Keller have over two and half decades of combined service with John Deere. Delivery driver, Bobby Galloway and Parts Manager, Danny Braswell each hold 10 years of service with Greenway. Greenway’s foundation is built on offering an exceptional customer experience, “I want our customers to know we are in this relationship together and this is the beginning of something great,” stated Carter. Greenway Equipment of Batesville is focused on improving organizational efficiencies through worry free solutions. “We are that trusted partner.” Their parts and service departments are on call seven days a week 24 hours a day, “We work when you work.” For outstanding products, quality parts and dedicated customer service Greenway Equipment of Batesville is your one stop shop.
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Active Shooter Epidemic The United States Department of Homeland Security defines an active shooter as “an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area; in most cases, active shooters use firearms and there is no pattern or method to their selection of victims.” Active shooter incidents are often unpredictable and evolve and escalate quickly. When chaos ensues, ordinary civilians can play an integral role in mitigating the impacts of an active shooter incident. In response to the confounding number of active shooter events that have wreaked havoc in our country over the past 2 decades, many organizations have started providing active shooter training classes. Here, civilians are taught life-saving skills and strategic methods to prepare, empower and protect themselves and those around them in the event of an active shooter. ActiveShooterData.org analyzed 192 active shooter incidents between 2000 and 2015. It found that business locations were the site of more than half of all events (98). Schools had the second-highest amount of active shootings (44 events). There were 32 active shootings that took place in public venues. There were eight active shootings that occurred in churches and seven that occurred within medical facilities during this time period. Military bases experienced three active shootings. While we can’t predict where an active shooter will strike next, we are able to examine past occurrences to help us focus our efforts on what appear to be the most frequently targeted locations. The United States has one of the highest number of active and mass shooter incidents when compared to other developed nations. In fact, the U.S. National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health released a study in 2016 that found the U.S. had more public mass shootings than any other of the 170 nations investigated. Because of this, many businesses and public and private organizations alike have all been seeking out active shooter training. They know that by developing and rehearsing a comprehensive active shooter plan, they can better protect their employees from an active shooter event. The Local Response Addresses the National Concern We had the pleasure this month to catch up with Batesville Police Department’s Community Relations Officer, Scott Lancaster, who was happy to talk to us about some of the training opportunities going on in
Cover Story the community. Lancaster, a former deputy Sheriff with Jackson County, has been in the CRO role since shortly after the department was formed. He is responsible for coordinating and presenting all the training classes that are offered for the general public, or for businesses, schools, churches, and other entities. Sergeant Rick Davis, shift supervisor and canine supervisor for the BPD with 20+ years of experience in law enforcement, works closely with him on virtually all of the active shooter and ladies self-defense classes. Lancaster is also responsible for the fundraising aspect of the 501C3, and for the public information aspect of the training programs as far as interaction with the media. “I’ve always had an interest in law enforcement,” he shares. “I saw having a Community Relations Officer as a way to use my experience to help build a better relationship between the community and local law enforcement through classes, programs and increased positive interaction.” Lancaster, along with several other officers, had the opportunity to go through Active Shooter Instructor school in August of 2015 in response to the ongoing occurrence of violent incidences that were happening across the country. They initially rolled the training out to the Batesville School District but were soon providing it to other schools, banks, businesses, churches and in public classes all across the state of Arkansas. “This training is critically important to surviving an active shooter because it teaches techniques that are far different than the traditional passive response paradigm of hide, cover, and wait for help,” he says. “We teach a proactive response of barricade, evacuate, and counter.” The active shooter training has been taught at the Arkansas Health Department’s annual Retreat and a program was offered at the Hot Springs Convention Center. The classes are generally scheduled on a perrequest basis and are periodically open to the public. At these training classes, participants will be taught how to respond proactively, aggressively, and effectively to an armed intruder/active shooter. They will be taught skills to help prevent the shooter from having access to them, by escaping the areas where the shooter is located, and by countering the shooter effectively when no other option is available. The training is free and provided as a community service by the Batesville Police Department. Recognize, Educate, Train Another important training class that is offered by the BPD is a women’s self-defense class. It was introduced following the tragic death of North Little Rock realtor Beverly Carter in September 2014. “That incident illustrated the need to train ladies on how to survive violent encounters, as well as how to avoid them,” Lancaster explains. “This training teaches the participants about situational awareness, command
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Discovering Your Talents Everyone has at least one talent that can benefit the business world. Many people have difficulty determining what that talent may be. We all focus on fixing what we are lacking and forget to focus on our strengths and build from there. We also tend to be modest and not acknowledge our exceptional skills. Read between the Lines Sometimes a negative talent can actually be defined in a positive way. Consider the fact that you have been told you are bossy. This is perceived as negative, but looking at it from another angle can show that you are actually very confident and know how to get the job done. Maybe you are extremely skeptical when you discuss a new idea. Your talent may be that you think logically and question the new idea from all angles. Recognize It Make sure to recognize your talent and name it. If you know you are bossy, turn it around and focus on the confidence side of things. Use this talent in all situations where it makes sense and try to improve your understanding of your skill and how you can perfect it.
What do you Enjoy? Think about a series of tasks you perform at your job in a month and categorize task you like and tasks you hate. What do you love to do and what do you put off for later? Think about what shows you like to watch and what things you like to do in your free time. Maybe between all of the tasks you can find a job that may incorporate most of those tasks. For example, maybe you are a computer programmer and you don’t really enjoy the computer tasks, but you love to teach and train. Think about pursuing a path in teaching computer science. Ask Others Maybe you can’t see what your talent is, so ask others around you. They will point out things that you excel at and they will know where your strengths lie. Ask them to give you a task of two things you are great at and compare results from different friends. What’s Easy? Some things in life may come extremely easy to you and others around you struggle. Focus on these types of tasks and you will find where your talents lie. You may find things to be obvious in certain scenarios and can see that others are not grasping the concept. Life’s Purpose What is your life’s purpose and how can you fulfill that purpose doing something you love? When you know what your true talents are, you can feel confident chasing after your dreams. Understand what you are capable of doing and find the perfect outlet for achieving your goals. N
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Before I had a chance to go through the survival gear I’d packed so long ago, it was dark and cold. The meteor show was amazing, breath-taking even. I’d caught one by accident years before, but this one was the Fourth of July squared. It was three-fifteen a.m. when I started up the Jeep. It started up as usual, no odd sounds or lights and ran for all of ten seconds when I pulled it into D and it died. I thought it odd because it had never happened in this vehicle before, but I’d owned enough used cars by then that I wasn’t too shocked. I patiently put it back in P and twisted the key with every hope that it would turn over like it always did, like it just had. That was not what happened, however, and I spent another five minutes trying to get the impossible to happen, re-starting. I spent the next thirty minutes under the hood looking for anything out of the way. Nothing found and the key not giving me any lights or power at all, I gave up the effort and refocused on sleep. It was already cold and I could have walked back into town by afternoon, but I thought, why not enjoy the forced camping. So, I retrieved my thick blanket and prepared my bed.
I already had both my jacket and heavy coat on. The stone formation was a nice backdrop for my dark sky fire-work show, but now it would make a useful highbed. It got me off the cold ground, though it was a cold stone at the moment. I would have liked to heat it up, but fortunately, my thick blanket was wide and long enough to wrap around me like a sleeping bag. I laid it out on the four foot high shelf of limestone and pulled the rest over and under my chin. Awe...snug as a bug in a rug. It was cold actually, but as I shivered and warmed up the blanket, my face was the only cooled spot of skin, by morning. The seven o’clock sun pried at my eyes and though it was beautiful at first glance, I pushed past it and slept until around nine. I’d decided in the night that I wasn’t going to panic or try to rush out. I had two more days to do whatever I wanted, with nothing planned. I thought I might try out my survival gear, camp out another night. Then, if nothing else worked, I’d walk into town. Yeah, easy like that. N
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