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In This Issue 6/ Editor’s Note April Address
9/ Trending @ ASUN
A message in response to COVID-19
10/ Church of God Offerings A Word on Hopelessness
12/ Seniors, Can We Talk? Unsure
14/ Things To Do
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32/ In The Field with Randy Rice Weed Control
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17/ DownTown Guide
34/ Batesville Area Arts Council
18/ Local Faces
35/ Myers-Davis Life Coaching
24/ Church Directory
36/ Cover Story
Changing Your Mindset
2020 SAVE the SHELTER Campaign
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April Address Joseph Thomas
I want to apologize to Jen Bay with PhotoJENic, as I neglected to replace Robert O. Seat’s name with hers for cover photo credit in our March issue. And to thank her again for working with us so promptly from her home in Illinois. I can’t believe we are even beginning to work on our April issue already! Kimberlee and I have been cleaning up the outside of our home. She has been scraping the ground and planting anew, while I have been trimming trees, digging up stumps and sledgehammering an old pump house to recreate a grilling area with counter and bench seats atop the walls of said relic. That was all before the Corona Virus swept in and turned the world upside down, at least here at home. It is a new day, with new concerns and new ways of coping with new things to consider. With this in mind, we wish you and yours
excellent health and plenty of Blue Sky Happiness in these complicated times! In this issue, you will find Hannah Rogers’ look at Food Essentials, Cherri Rodgers’ article on Sleep Stealers and Dr. Sandra Massey’s column on ASUN’s endeavor to protect their students and faculty during this difficult time. The Barnett’s share their favorite recipe for Hamburger Steak, Randy Chlapecka speaks of Rice Weed Control, Alisa R. Lancaster submits our cover on the Humane Society of Independence County and their campaign to save the shelter. Rob Montgomery speaks of hopelessness, MyersDavis talk of Changing Your Mindset, Caroline Beauchamp speaks of uncertainties, Michelle Foshee writes of the Unity Health Harris Medical Center Auxiliary and we have so much more in our Local Faces and Things To Do, please tag along, but please keep in mind that many if not all events posted in
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A message from the chancellor in response to COVID-19 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.
The effects of COVID-19 are being felt across our state, country and the world. Like many people and businesses, Arkansas State University-Newport has been navigating uncharted waters. First and foremost, I want everyone to know that ASUN’s administration is working tirelessly to protect our campus communities. The safety of our students, faculty, staff and community members is our top priority. That being said, while COVID-19 was unexpected and ASUN has never before had to address a pandemic, we were not unprepared. In 2013, ASUN was shut down for nearly two weeks as a result of winter weather. Consequently, ASUN established several new practices and procedures allowing instruction to continue online, thereby minimizing the disruption of campus closures. Further, ASUN extensively updated its Emergency Operations Plan in 2019. This process helped ASUN not only think through and outline how to address emergency events, but it sparked ASUN to develop additional practices and procedures that have helped to efficiently and effectively manage the current situation. In March, Governor Asa Hutchinson held several news conferences keeping our state up-to-date on the presumptive cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas and guidelines for mitigating the spread of the virus. While the cases were located outside of ASUN’s service areas, we made plans to address every contingency. Part of our plans included making sure classroom instruction and business processes could be moved to online or virtual platforms. ASUN also took immediate steps to protect the health of our employees and students on campus. Our institutional service assistants worked diligently to disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as door handles, desks, computers, chairs, and classroom equipment – placing extra focus on high traffic areas including bathrooms, breakrooms and classrooms. Additional hand sanitizer dispensers were distributed across the campuses. Posters containing health tips were placed across each location to provide further education on hand washing and other preventative measures. ASUN also created a dedicated space on its website to provide up-to-date information, resources, and contact information necessary for online business processes. ASUN.edu/coronavirus soon became one of the most frequently visited pages on our site.
ASUN also cancelled all events on campus, as large gatherings of people were discouraged. We continue, though, to look for ways to reschedule when operations return to normal. On March 16, ASUN moved all coursework online. Our faculty quickly adapted and began coming up with creative ways to reach students using a variety of methods. From filming dissections inside our science labs to recording real-time lectures, it didn’t take long for our classrooms to become fully virtual. At the same time, most members of staff were given the option to work from home. Though some staff continued to report to campus, social distancing measures were enacted. ASUN encouraged virtual meetings and implemented new policies with respect to food services. ASUN took action to decrease foot traffic on campus by encouraging students and potential students to utilize the website and communicate via telephone and email. The ASU System issued an Emergency Leave Policy providing additional protections for employees who become sick. The System also made changes to employee benefits by waiving deductibles and copays for coronavirus testing. While it is likely that much will change before this articles reaches you, I am proud of the steps ASUN has taken thus far to protect our people. I can’t express enough how proud I am of the ASUN team. Our faculty, staff and students worked together to make sure no learning opportunities were lost. A pandemic is hard to prepare for, but when you have a team you can trust, it makes the unknown much easier to navigate. I want to thank our community members for their understanding during this time. It is only because of your support that we are able to adapt swiftly and with confidence to these unforeseen challenges. I greatly appreciate your patience as we work to keep our students, employees, and communities safe while proudly providing quality education to those looking to change their lives. We are well aware that the impacts of COVID-19 are far from over. And although it’s both inconvenient and disappointing to cancel events and keep students out of the classroom, I feel confident we have made the right decisions and are doing our part to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. If any of the measures we have taken make a difference, it is genuinely worth it. N
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Church of God Offerings
A Word on Hopelessness
Rob Montgomery is pastor of The Church of God at 1850 Bethesda Rd in Batesville. He and his wife Amy have four daughters, Emma, Madison, Kaylee, and Lydia. After serving over 22 years in the U.S. Air Force, Rob and his family now call Independence County home. After a life of service in the military, Rob is dedicated to a life of service to others in the ministry.
In a 2017 article published by The Hollywood Reporter, Tom Hanks said, “I made Cast Away because I wanted to examine the concept of four years of hopelessness…” In the movie, Tom Hanks plays the part of a man trapped on an uninhabited island. Imagine being alone for four years. Imagine feeling hopeless for much of that time. It’s hard to comprehend how difficult that type of situation would be. Merriam Webster defines “hopeless” as no reason to expect good; having no expectation of good or success. Unfortunately, many people experience the feeling of hopelessness in their daily lives. Feeling hopeless is also prevalent among our nation’s youth. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services collects data on the mental health of adolescents. Recent studies looked at depression symptoms among high school students in grades 9-12. Specifically, HHS examined the percent of high school students who felt hopeless “almost every day for two or more weeks in a row so that they stopped doing some usual activities (during the 12 months before the survey).” In 2015 the number was 30%. In 2017, the number was 31%. These statistics should be alarming to all who read. Assuming they are accurate, this means nearly 1 in 3 to 4 high school students have experienced a fourteen-day episode of hopelessness to the point it impacted their usual daily activities. Psalm 71:5 tells us, “For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.” When hopelessness creeps into my life, I turn to the word of God which tells me that my hope is in the Lord. While hopelessness brings feelings of despair and no reason to expect good, trusting in God means trusting in the one that is good. In fact, Matthew 19:26 tells us, “With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” In other words, possibility, success, and good things exist when God is present. There is no doubt that the presence of God dispels hopelessness. I would like to encourage all parents of high school age children to take time this month to talk with them about hopelessness. It is okay for you to be direct and ask them if they have ever felt hopeless for an extended period or if they have friends that may feel this way. Start the conversation by reading this article at the supper table. Encourage them to come to you if they ever experience hopelessness. Advise them to encourage their friends to seek help if they show signs of hopelessness. Agencies, counselors, pastors, and many others in this community are here to help. Batesville should be a place of hope to all our residents and especially to our youth. N
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Ruth and I met a friend of hers, Lee, for lunch. As soon as we sat down we could tell Lee had something on her mind. Lee loves her job that she’s had for over 30 years and is healthy. We couldn’t imagine what was on her mind. “All my friends are retiring so I think I may, but I’m just not sure. I can live on my retirement income, but I sure would miss my paycheck. I’ve really gotten used to it. I know I can pay my bills on my retirement income, but I’m not sure I can do everything I want and buy what I want like I can now.” The more Lee talked the more she convinced herself to continue working – she didn’t really want to leave her job or her customers that she cares so much about. Lee said she’s 68 (doesn’t look it) and is getting her Social Security retirement benefits. She has group health insurance with pretty good benefits that do not cost her much. When she compared getting off her group plan and enrolling in Medicare, she decided to wait to enroll in Medicare Part B and Medicare products; she did enroll in Medicare Part A. Since she’ll stay on the group health insurance plan until she gets Medicare Part B, she will not
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Workforce Training Center Open House Join us for the open house of the new Workforce Training Center at UACCB from 3 to 4:30pm April 2. The new facility houses UACCB’s industrial technology programs as well as a makerspace, at the northeast corner of campus behind the Cosmetology Building. Call Hannah at 870.612.2145 or hannah.keller@uaccb.edu. First Community Bank Pioneer Classic Baseball Tourney Thursday April 2 through Saturday April 4 beginning 8am at Terry Sims Park. Cedar Ridge Preschool & Kindergarten Registration Thursday April 2 from 4 to 7pm at 3549 Cord Road in Newark. Child must be 5 on or before August 1, join us for hot dogs and tours of the campus. Please bring Birth Certificate, Shot Records and Social Security Card. Kindergarten registration will be held in the Elementary Cafeteria, Pre-K in Early Childhood Center. Call 870.201.2577. Continuing Watercolor Classes Guided Art Studio time for all levels, every Tuesday from 10am to noon; Every Thursday 5:30 to 7:30pm. Basic supplies provided, $10 per session or 4 for $30. Teacher Aline McCracken at Gallery 246 at 243 East Main St. in Batesville. Call 870.262.8066 or email thegallery@gallery246.com. Mayor’s Community Meeting We will discuss details related to the Bond Issue by the Batesville School District at the River, Thursday, April 2 from 5:30 to 7pm. April 6 & 7 at 6pm. Also on April 10th at 1pm. Contact Megan Renihan at 870.793.6831 or mgraddy@gosbd1.org. ServSafe Food Safety Training Official ServSafe Program, $149, must pre-register on April 3 from 8am to 5pm at UACCB. Contact Katrina Stevens 870.612.2082 or katrina.stevens@uaccb.edu. Opening Night Point Racing IMCA Modifieds, Street Stocks, Hobby, Front Wheel Drive, and Cruisers. Tooth Be Told Kids Night with Bicycle and Power Wheel Racing on Friday, April 3 at 6pm at the Batesville Motor Speedway. www. batesvillemotorspeedway.com. Stone County Foundation Trap Tournament Saturday, April 4, 8am at the Paul Willmuth Shooting Complex at 3600 N. St. Louis Street in Batesville. More information at 870.698.0361 or indcotrap@gmail.com. Ride Like a Mountain Man This 7th annual Ride Like a Mountain Man road ride is for all genders and all cycling levels. All proceeds support multiuse trail construction in Heber Springs. The 10 and 20 mile rides are social no drop rides. The 55 mile ride around Greers Ferry Lake comes with bragging
rights, challenging hills and great views. There are 3 awesome SAG stops, law enforcement support and a support vehicle. Spirit riders are simply supporters that do not ride but receive a tee shirt and ticket to spaghetti dinner/social. There are new routes and a new starting line! This year the RLAMM event is in conjunction with the Adventure Outdoor Expo at the Heber Springs Community Center. All rides start and finish there. We are upping the game from finishers pins to VERY nice finishers medals and the tee shirt is neon green SportsTech (breathable) material. Also, the spaghetti dinner (and adult beverages) on April 3 at 6pm is at Sulphur Creek Outfitters new location next to Walmart in Heber Springs @ 1520 Hwy 25B. Race held Saturday, April 4 from 8am thru noon at the Heber Springs Community Center at 201 Bobby Jean Lane. Contact Jay Sanderfeld at 501.250.4099 or jaybo4mud@yahoo.com.
New Mom’s Support Group April 4, open to all new/expecting mothers and their support person at WRMC at 10am. Contact Stephanie Wade at 870.262.2662 or swade@wrmc.com. Arkansas Scottish Festival April 5 begins at 8am. Find full schedule at www. lyon.edu/arkansas-scottish-festival. Batesville Planning and Zoning Comission Meeting Batesville Municipal Building at 500 E. Main St. April 6 at 5:30pm. 870.698.2400, www.cityofbatesville. com. Introduction to Quickbooks Learn the basics of Quickbooks in 4 sessions, $89, must pre-register at UACCB on April 6 at 6 to 8pm. Contact Katrina Stevens 870.612.2082 or katrina. stevens@uaccb.edu. Secrets to Iphone Photography Learn about the secrets of Iphone Photography, $55 in 4 sessions at UACCB. Contact Katrina Stevens 870.612.2082 or katrina.stevens@uaccb.edu. Introduction to Google Apps Learn about Google Apps, $79 in 4 sessions at UACCB on Tuesday, April 7th at 6 through 8pm. Contact Katrina Stevens 870.612.2082 or katrina.stevens@ uaccb.edu. Cedar Ridge Career Fair April 8, 12:30pm to 3pm at Cedar Ridge High School at 1501 North Hill Road in Newark. Contact Assistant Principal Charissa Alexander to RSVP at charissa. alexander@cedarwolves.org, 870.201.2577. Batesville High School Career Fair Keynote Speaker is Sidney Moncrief on April 9 from 9am to 12:15pm in the BHS Multi-purpose facility. Contact Laura Howard at 870.793.6846 or ihoward@ gobsd1.org to RSVP.
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Gene Watson Live April 26 at 3pm at the Melba Theater. Tickets available online at www.melbatheater.com. Preferred tickets $50 and regular tickets $35. Boater Education Anyone born after Jan 1, 1986 must attend this free class on April 30 at 5:30pm to 8:30pm in order to operate a motorboat or sailboat. www.agfc.com. Contact Katrina Stevens 870.612.2082 or katrina.stevens@ uaccb.edu.
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Red Hot Ladies Luncheon Rescheduled, email Ashely Engles at ashleye@ thecitizensbank.net. FCB AYSSP Trap Tournament April 18 at 8am at the Paul Willmuth Shooting Complex at 3600 N. St. Louis Street, 870.698.0361 or indcotrap@gmail.com. Cedar Ridge-Aspire Testing High School Cedar Ridge High School on April 20 - April 23 at 8am. Elementary testing at 8am on April 28th at Cedar Ridge Elementary. Ladies Night Out All women welcome to attend a night of food, shopping, fashion show! Monday, April 20th from 5-7pm at First Baptist Church West Annex (610 E Main St). For information on the event and vendors, call (870) 283-2343. Digital Photography Learn basic functions of DSLR Camera use, 4 sessions for $59, April 23, 6 to 8pm at UACCB. Contact Katrina Stevens 870.612.2082 or katrina.stevens@ uaccb.edu.
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Annual Spring celebration featuring handmade crafts, a parade, lots of “Folk, Mountain and Bluegrass” music, dancing on the Courthouse Square and delicious food. A great family fun event! The Ozark Folk Center opens for the season with free admission to the Craft Village during the weekend. Free shuttle from downtown to the Ozark Folk Center on Saturday. April 17 and 18, noon to 6pm in Mountain View, www.facebook.com/ events/1040294079637838/.
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Cave City Easter Run-5k, 10k, 1/2 Marathon April 11, 9am - 2pm, is for everyone! All races start and finish at the Cave City Park. The first 3/4 is pavement before it turns to a rollar coaster of scenic gravel roads. The 5k and 10k are out and back routes. The 1/2 marathon goes out and you will do a lollipop style out and back. Aid stations will be along the course. Post race food will be provided for all at roughly 11am, all funds received through registration will be used to cover race expenses and the Cave City Police Department. Packet pickup and registration day is April 11 from 7 to 8:45am. Deadline to guarantee a t-shirt was March 27 at Cave City Park. Contact Amy Finster 870.283.2892, afinster@wrmc.com. BHS Project Graduation Fundraiser Trap Competition April 11, registration 10am, shoot starts at 10:30am rain or shine at the Independence County Shooting Sports Complex at 3600 N. St. Louis. Bring your shotgun, ammo, ear and eye protection and shooters pouch. Registration is due April 1. $350 fee, lunch provided, make checks payable to BHS Project Graduation and send to BHS Project Graduation Trap/ PO Box 4492/ Batesville, AR 72503. Email gingermoser@ brandonmoving.com for registration form or call Ginger at 870.612.2820 or Ryan Nast at 870.307.2941. Paint with Panache Monthly Acrylics Class Monthly acrylics class with Jim Tindall, second Thursday, 10am to noon. Supplies provided. $45 per session. Geared to beginners and developing artists. April 14 at Gallery 246 at 243 E. Main Street. Call 870.262.8066 or email thegallery@gallery246.com. Batesville School District Parent Teacher Conferences April 14, noon through 6pm at each campus, 870.793.6831 or mrenihan@gobsd1.org. Childbirth/Breastfeeding Class Open to all new/expecting mothers and their support person at WRMC on April 14 at 6pm. Stephanie Wade 870.262.2662 or swade@wrmc.com. Heartsaver CPR AED Training Heartsaver CPR AED is a video-based, instructor-led course. Must pre-register $69, April 16 at 5pm. Contact Katrina Stevens 870.612.2082 or katrina.stevens@ uaccb.edu.
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Mountain View Arkansas Craft School 2020 is going to be a great year for the Arkansas Craft School. We have added over 10 new instructors and even more classes. Check out all the classes we have coming up this year! Be sure to click on the pictures if you have an interest in any specific medium. Find it all at arkansascraftschool.org/events.
Newport ASU-Newport Coffeehouse Hosts Open Mic ASU Newport invites performing music and vocal artists to perform in an open mic event on Thursday, April 2 from 11:30am to 1:30pm located at the Hub in the Student Community Center on the ASU-Newport campus. For more information studentdevelopment@ asun.edu. Back to Summer Play The Newport Elementary School Gifted and Talented program will be preforming a play Back to Summer on Thursday, April 2, at 6:00 pm. The play will
be held at the Newport High School Auditorium and tickets are $5. Tickets may be purchased by contacting Mrs. Ronnie Kay Erwin rkerwin@newportschools.org or Ginger Willis gwillis@newportschools.org. For more information call (870) 523-1311 extension 1036. Foster Recruitment Team Meeting The Arkansas Department of Human Services will have a recruitment team meeting on the second Thursday every month located at Fat Head Pizza from 12pm to 1pm. On any given day there are roughly 54 children in foster care from Jackson County. Everyone is invited to come together to share ideas and resources to help recruit more foster parents. For more information call Brandy Jones (870) 217-1072 or email brandy. jones@dhs.arkansas.gov. If you don’t see your community represented here, please send us any upcoming event information and we will be happy to share with our other communities eyeonjoseph@gmail.com. N
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Prior to April 3, ASUN administration will reassess this response to COVID-19 and communicate any updates. ASUN continues to vigilantly monitor and respond to any information regarding COVID-19. Our priority is the health and safety of the ASU-Newport community. Regular updates are being provided to all students and employees, as well as community members, at www.asun.edu/coronavirus. This will serve as the most up-to-date source for information during this time. If you need immediate assistance please visit www.asun. edu/contact to find a full list of email addresses for your particular needs. ASUN appreciates your understanding as we work to navigate this fluid situation. N
Midland Places 1st, 2nd and 3rd in YES Competition Robbie Moore A new lure for snagging catfish, firestarters for outdoor leaves, and art pieces made from used plastic caps and aluminum tabs are the winning business ideas presented by three of 25 finalist teams that competed at the 15th annual Youth Entrepreneur Showcase (Y.E.S.) for Arkansas 5th-8th Grade Business Competition Expo Day, held at the Hot Springs Convention Center. At Expo Day, the Top 25 finalists were given two hours to convince judges that their business idea and products were the best of show in three other categories besides Best Business Plan: Most Innovative, Best Marketing, and Best Retail Booth. The finalist teams also had the opportunity during the expo to sell their products to each other, the
judges, and to the public. Best Business Plan: First Place: Bottle Cap Beauties/ Captivating Creations, Seventh Street Elementary, North Little Rock. Second Place: Smelltastic Scrunchies, Omaha Schools, Omaha. Third Place: Pocket Patrol, Pinnacle View Middle School, Little Rock. Fourth Place: Butterfly Magnets, Linda Childers Knapp Elementary, Springdale. Most Innovative: First Place: Mr. Whisker’s Catfish Noodles, Midland School District, Pleasant Plains. Second Place: Thief Board Game, Omaha Schools, Omaha. Third Place: Animal Helpers, Pulaski Heights Middle School, Little Rock. Fourth Place: Pocket Patrol, Pinnacle View
Middle School, Little Rock. Best Retail Booth: First Place: Savin’ Shavins, Berryville Middle School, Berryville. Second Place: Mr. Whisker’s Catfish Noodles, Midland School District, Pleasant Plains. Third Place: Drop Stop, Pinnacle View Middle School, Little Rock. Fourth Place: The Re-Usey Koozie, Southwest Middle School, Searcy. Best Marketing Piece: First Place: Savin’ Shavins, Berryville Middle School, Berryville. Second Place: Kelly Coffee Klatch, J.O. Kelly Middle School, Springdale. Third Place: LaNae Grace, Midland School District, Pleasant Plains. Fourth Place: Smelltastic Scrunchies, Omaha Schools, Omaha. N
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Citizens Bank Promotes Pat Savell To Retail Manager of Eagle Mountain Branch Chuck Jones Citizens Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Patricia Savell to Assistant Vice President and Retail Branch Manager of the bank’s Eagle Mountain location in Batesville. Ms. Savell has 29 years of banking experience, during which time she has served in management positions of increasing responsibility. She most recently served as Retail Manager at the Citizens Bank branch in Southside. She and her husband, Roger, live in Melbourne. They have one grown son, Cody. “We want to make certain every customer at Eagle Mountain feels that we handled their business professionally and exceeded their expectations,” Ms. Savell said. “We also are proud to welcome customers to our branch where they will enjoy a true hometown banking experience.” “The Eagle Mountain Branch is located in a very busy shopping and commercial area, so we are always striving for a perfect mix of convenience and great customer service,” said Katherine Harris, Vice President and Market Retail Manager for Citizens Bank. “Pat Savell and her team are looking forward to handling all of your financial needs.”
Citizens Bank’s Eagle Mountain Branch lobby is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. The drivethru is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. N
Eagle Mountain Archery is State Runner Up Pam Baxter Eagle Mountain Archery Team recently competed in the State Tournament and won Elementary State Runner-up. They will compete again at the National Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky on May 8. N
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UACCB Receives Holographic Training System Hannah Keller Flanery Students in the emergency medical services programs at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville will begin training with augmented reality using the PerSim Holographic System. UACCB is the first in the state to acquire the PerSim system. Powered by the Microsoft HoloLens, PerSim provides high-fidelity realistic holograms that can demonstrate a wide array of medical conditions for both adults and infants including seizures, stroke, chest pain or heart attack, and respiratory distress or failure. Students view the holograms through a headset and control the scenario with specific hand gestures. The view of the student using the headset can be projected onto a Smartboard so the rest of the class can see what the user sees and participate in the scenario as well. UACCB received two HoloLens headsets with the system, which was purchased using Perkins Grant funds. Jennifer Davidek, EMS program director, said UACCB currently uses augmented reality and 3-D training through an app in class, but the PerSim system will take training to a whole new level. “We wanted to expand our programs and utilize technology that our students are already familiar with. Students in high school are using 3-D technology and virtual reality. This is a way to reach them where they are,” she said. Davidek added that the portable system offers benefits that traditional simulation mannequins do not. “It’s time consuming to do moulage on traditional mannequins to create scenarios. They’re heavy, they’re attached to cords, and they’re not as durable,” she said. “With this system, we can project a hologram in the back of the campus ambulance and have it react the way we want it to faster and easier.” The system can also change the scenario in realtime just as a patient’s condition would change. “If the student administers the wrong treatment, the holographic patient will decline in real-time. The student can then take corrective measures and will see the patient’s condition improve,” Davidek said. The holograms can also be overlaid over traditional mannequins so students can practice hard skills such as starting an IV or intubating a patient. She added that the system can be particularly useful in light of the college’s move to all online classes as a precautionary response to COVID-19. “We are able to record scenarios and take photos with the system that we can then post online, so students are able to see the instructor’s interaction with the hologram.” Davidek said while the system will be utilized primarily by EMS students, UACCB nursing program will also be able to benefit from using the system. N
Holographic patient during a scenario with the HoloLens headset.
Jennifer Davidek, UACCB EMS Program Director, demonstrates how to use the PerSim Holographic System.
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Students Showcase STEM Skills at Regional Science Olympiad Competition Mallory Jordan Arkansas State University-Newport hosted one of two regional competitions Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, for Arkansas Science Olympiad. Ten teams from seven different schools participated in the Northeast Arkansas Regional Tournament as a qualifying competition for the statewide Science Olympiad on April 11, 2020, at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. More than 100 junior high and high school students competed in team-based competitions including Boomilever, Chemistry Lab, Circuit Lab, Density Lab, Designer Genes, Disease Detectives, Experimental Design, Heredity, Mousetrap Vehicle, Ornithology, and Water Quality. ASU-Newport faculty and staff organized events to test skills and knowledge in biology, earth science, chemistry, physics and technology. “We’re excited to host the Science Olympiad competition for the third consecutive year,” said Dr. Holly Smith, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. “It’s truly an amazing opportunity to witness the high school STEM talent from across our region as our faculty and staff work tirelessly to ensure an interactive day of learning at ASUN. We look forward to continuing to grow the annual Science Olympiad as well as offering additional opportunities for our school district and community partners to be a part of the great things that are happening at ASUN.” For more than 30 years, Science Olympiad has led a revolution in science education. What began as a grassroots assembly of science teachers is now one of the premier science competitions in the nation. Science Olympiad provides rigorous, standards-based challenges to nearly 7,800 teams in 50 states. The ever-changing lineup of events in all STEM disciplines exposes students to practicing scientists and career choices and energizes classroom teachers with a dynamic content experience. Below are the winning schools. Division B (Junior High):
Third Place: Cabot Jr. High School
Division C (Senior High):
First Place: Little Rock Central High School Gold Team
Second Place: The Academies at Jonesboro
First Place: Nettleton Jr. High School Third Place: Nettleton High School
Second place: Lisa Academy West Team 1
Students from Cabot Junior High School, LISA Academy Chenal, LISA Academy West and Nettleton Junior High School competed in the B Division. Little Rock Central High School, Nettleton High School and The Academies at Jonesboro competed in the C Division. N
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uaccb.edu 870-612-2000 Eagle Mountain Elementary at the Regional Science Fair at UACCB Pam Baxter Eagle Mountain Elementary brought back 58 ribbons, medals and trophies from the Regional Science Fair at UACCB on February 21, 2020. N 2020 Regional Science Fair Winners 4th grade, 1st Place winners: Isabella Carson Amelia Morales Ella Insell Jayci Reddock Derek Stinnett Delilah Koch Aubrey Hardy Isaiah Bryant Caleb Murrah Hayden Stewart Tucker Bruce Laurel Stolarik Ian Jones 4th grade, 2nd Place winners: Cole Medina Iicis Kihn Lexi Bledsoe Natalie Benavides Jubielsi Gonzales Ely Miguel Logan Newberry Andrey Perez Chase Counce Ian Haag Ovil Gutierra Carlos Gonzales Maleah Treat Lizzie Langston Julissa Vega Kaily Espericuata Jayden Massey Cooper Cross Ignacio Gonzales Madison Blan Michael Cheatham Cole Keller
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4th grade, 3rd Place winners: Isaiah Newcomer Diego Ramirez Henry Acosta Hunter Howk Jaden Morrison Jace Wood 5th grade, 1st Place winners: Silas Peterson Sebastian Durian
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Church Directory Batesville First Church of the Nazarene
1611 Harrison Street, Batesville, AR 72501 870-698-1994 / Pastor John Wright Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am Sunday Evening 6:00 pm
Batesville First Assembly of God
1949 Lyon St, Batesville, AR 72501 870-793-5489 / www.batesvillefirst.org Sunday 10:30 am services, 9:30 am & 6:00 pm small groups Wednesday: children & youth activities, adult class 7:00 pm
Fellowship Bible Church of Batesville
9 am & 10:45 am Sundays at The Landers 332 E. Main Street, downtown Batesville Office: 276 E. Main, 870-698-9244 www.fellowshipbatesville.com Facebook & Instagram: @fellowshipbatesville
First Baptist Church Batesville
610 E. Main St, Batesville, AR 870-793-9859 Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer/Children Activities 6:00 pm Thursday Night, The Gathering 7:00 pm www.fbcbatesville.org
Quail Valley Freewill Baptist
4000 East Harrison St, Batesville 870-698-1622 / Pastor Robert Jones Sunday School 10:00 Sunday Service 11:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 P.M. You can find us on Facebook!
Sulphur Rock Baptist Church
470 N. Vaughn St, Sulphur Rock, AR 72579 870-799-8641 Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Morning Praise & Worship 10:55 am Sunday Evening Bible Study 5:00 pm Sunday Evening Praise & Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Evening Service 6:30 pm Walking the Walk, Talking the Talk – Matthew 28:19-20
The Church of God
1850 Bethesda Rd, Batesville, AR 72501 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Contact: Pastor Rob Montgomery 330-285-0681 rob_montgomery@outlook.com https://www.facebook.com/tcogBatesville/
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
482 East Main St, Batesville, Arkansas Sunday Services: 8:00 am & 10:30 am Morning Prayer: M-F @ 8:30 in the Chapel Wednesday Evening: 5:30 pm in the Chapel www.stpaulsbatesville.org stpaulsbatesville@gmail.com
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Cedar Ridge Junior Graduating from UACCB with Three Credentials This May Hannah Keller Flanery While high school seniors are anxiously awaiting graduation in May, one Cedar Ridge junior is also preparing for commencement. But while some of her classmates will be receiving their high school diplomas, Kylee Wood is on track to walk across the stage at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville during commencement May 11 to receive two associate degrees and a technical certificate. Wood anticipates completing a technical certificate in general studies, an associate of arts in general education, and an associate of science in STEM. Wood, who will graduate in 2021 from Cedar Ridge, began taking college courses in her freshman year in high school. She said she has no intention of taking a break from her college coursework during her senior year in high school. “I want to keep going. I love it. I don’t want to stop,” Wood said. “I have worked hard to complete all of my college classes, but the overall experience has been so rewarding. It feels a little strange that I will be graduating college before I do high school, but great at the same time. It’s helped me decide what career path I want to take.” Wood’s goal is to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a degree in veterinary science. She said she has a passion for working with animals and is currently interning every Thursday at Newport Animal Hospital. “I like math and science because I’m a very logical thinker,” she said. “I thought about being a pharmacist or doing physical therapy, but I discovered that vet science was a better fit for me.” Wood’s mother, Shanda Wood, teaches at Cedar Ridge and said Kylee began inquiring about taking college classes in the eighth grade while taking the career development class she teaches. “We had discussed college classes as options and explained students could take them as they go through school. She asked if she could take college classes the next year as we were registering for freshman classes,” Shanda said. “I called UACCB’s liaison at the time, Judy Engles, who I had worked with before at Southside. Judy informed me that Kylee would need to take the ACT, and if she made at least a 19 on the reading and English portions, she could start college classes. She surpassed that score for both subjects, and UACCB and Cedar Ridge worked together to enroll her in her first two college classes.” While Kylee has thrived in a college environment, she is still very involved in high school activities. She has been class president since the seventh grade and is currently vice president in Future Business Leaders of America, Future Farmers of America, and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. She is also a member of Beta Club. Kylee is a member of the
state Congressional Youth Board under the direction of Sen. Steve Boozman, and she competes on the Cedar Ridge volleyball team, show team, and Career Development Event (CDE) vet science team. During district CDE competitions last year, she placed first individually and her team placed first. Kylee and her team went on to state CDE competitions where she placed second individually and her team placed second. Kylee and her sister Kloee also help with the family’s honeybee business. Kylee said one of the keys to her success has been consistency. “If you do the work consistently, you’ll get a good grade. I do all my college work on Sundays. And if I have questions, I ask questions. I’ve been in Ms. Meinzer’s office plenty, and if I don’t understand something, she’s always helped me through it.” Shanda said even though Kylee had enough credits to graduate from high school in December 2019, she and Kylee’s father, Jimmy, felt it was best for her to stay in high school and enjoy her senior year. “She still needs to be a kid,” Shanda said. Shanda and Kylee both praised UACCB for helping Kylee achieve her success. “We cannot say enough good things about UACCB and how they have worked with and accommodated Kylee and the goals she has set for herself,” Shanda said. “Nate Pyle has emailed many times to check on her and her progress with her classes. Everyone has been very welcoming. As a mom, you want your kids to have a great foundation, and what better place than UACCB.” N
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Eagle Mountain Elementary Held a PBIS Celebration Pam Baxter Eagle Mountain Elementary students who did their work, treated others with respect, and stayed out of trouble were treated with a celebration at Stars and Stripes gymnastics. They were allowed to use all the equipment and they set up a bounce house to play in. Every grade got to participate in the celebration. N
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Alexa Anerson on the uneven bars.
Kinleigh Adair walks across the floor upside down.
5th in the foam pit.
Emily Bishop in 3rd grade does flips on the trampoline.
4th grade Teacher, Kandy Tosh leaps off the trampoline into the foam pit.
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Author, Laurie Friedman visited Eagle Mountain Elementary Pam Baxter Children’s book author Laurie Friedman visited Eagle Mountain Elementary third grade students. Friedman has written over 50 award winning books for young readers. Friedman’s appearance was sponsored by FutureFuel Chemical and the Independence County Library Friends Foundation. N
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ASU-Newport Hosts 5 Area High Schools for Energy Control Technology Competition Mallory Jordan Arkansas State University-Newport at Marked Tree hosted a high school Energy Control Technology competition and awarded several scholarships. Students from 5 area high schools joined faculty and staff to test their skills on February 18, 2020. Students from East Poinsett County School District, Marked Tree School District, NEA Career and Tech Center, Piggott High School and Valley View High School were tested on tool identification, schematic drawing, safety and skills in hard wiring, and an electrical written test. The purpose of the contest is to provide the competitors with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in the industry relevant to safety-oriented procedures and hands-on applications, both through practical and theoretical application.
Pictured from left to right: Dr. Sandra Massey, Chancellor, Robert Burgess, Dean of Applied Science, Logan Nordram (Third Place), and Caliem Morris, Valley View High School Instructor.
"We were very pleased to have five great schools compete in our Energy Control Technology competition," said Mark Constant, Advanced Instructor for Energy Control Technology at ASUNewport. "We enjoy opening our campus to future students who have an interest in energy control, and we wouldn't be able to put on this competition without our industry partners. This competition offers students a unique opportunity to see what ASUN has to offer and the jobs available in this field." N Pictured from left to right: Dr. Sandra Massey, Chancellor, Robert Burgess, Dean of Applied Science, Jordan White (First Place), and Caliem Morris, Valley View High School Instructor.
Taking first place was Jordan White of Valley View COVID-19 Bulletin High School. White received a $6,000 scholarship Arkansas Craft School to ASU-Newport. Second place went to Matthew Privett of Marked Tree High School receiving a $4,000 Dear Friends, scholarship to ASU-Newport. Finishing third was Your health and the health of our staff are our highest Logan Nordram of Valley View High School. Nordram priorities at this time. We want to take all prudent steps to received a $2,000 scholarship to ASU-Newport. In ensure a safe and healthy environment for our community. addition to scholarships, winners received a variety of The Arkansas Craft School Board continues to monitor tools to take home. the constantly shifting situation regarding the spread of COVID-19. The ACS Board has instructed the staff of the ACS to observe and promote hygiene practices and social distancing measures in line with CDC guidelines. That means no hugs, no handshakes, and as little skin to skin contact with others as possible. We ask attendees at our classes and programs to observe these measures. If you have been in contact with someone who has been ill or are not feeling well, please contact us to reschedule. We are continuing to closely monitor the situation and will make updates about future programming. You can find more information through the CDC website. Please see this PDF for facts on the Coronavirus. Pictured from left to right: Dr. Sandra Massey, Chancellor, Thank you, Robert Burgess, Dean of Applied Science, Matthew Privett (Second The ACS Board N Place), and Chad Stoddard, Marked Tree High School Instructor. 28 Bald Knob . Batesville . Bradford . Cave City . Melbourne . Mnt. View . Newport . Newark . Southside . Sulphur Rock . Swifton . Sidney . Tuckerman
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.
Food. It is the topic that I have been writing about for years. It is essential for us to live. We need it to survive. But why exactly is that statement true, and why is it important to eat healthy? First, food is essential as it provides nutrients that cause us to grow and be active, healthy individuals. The definition of the word food means something that provides nutrients. Nutrients provide energy for all functions of the body, materials for growth and repair, and keep the immune system healthy. The many different types of nutrients that our bodies need are separated into two categories: macro and micronutrients. The categories are labeled according to the amount needed. For example, we need a large amount of the macronutrients and a small amount of micronutrients. Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are considered macronutrients, and vitamins and minerals are micronutrients. There are two different kinds of carbohydrates: starches and sugars, and dietary fiber. Starches and sugars provide the energy needed for breathing and keeping the body alive, warmth and movement, and growth and repair of tissues. Dietary fiber absorbs harmful chemicals, keeps the
gut healthy, slows digestion and absorption of nutrients, and helps prevent obesity. Fats and oils not only provide energy for growth, but they aid in the absorption of certain vitamins. Some fats even contain essential vitamins. Proteins help build cells, body fluids, antibodies, and the immune system. They are sometimes used for energy. Water is also important, as it helps produce fluids and allow chemical processes to occur in the body. To ensure that our body gets enough energy and nutrients, eat a wide variety of foods. Staple foods are typically inexpensive and supply plenty of starch, some protein, some micronutrients, and dietary fiber. Legumes provide protein, fat, some micronutrients, and dietary fiber. Milk provides protein, fat, and many micronutrients. Breastmilk can supply all the nutrients needed for the first six months of life and a beneficial proportion of nutrients needed for a child up to two years in age. Eggs provide protein, fat, and several micronutrients. Meat, poultry, and fish provide protein and sometimes fat, as well as supply important amounts of iron, zinc, and many other micronutrients. Eating fruits and vegetables with meat increases the absorption of iron, causing more to be absorbed. Vegetables and fruits are important sources of micronutrients and dietary fiber. Fats and oils are concentrated sources of energy. Fats contain fatty acids, which are needed for growth. Sugar only provides energy and contains no nutrients. It helps make foods taste good and improves appetite in individuals. However, eating sugar often or too much can be very harmful to one’s health. In conclusion, food is important as it provides the energy needed for our body to function properly. Eating a well-balanced meal helps absorb essential nutrients. N
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I’ve always loved hamburger steak. The best, as far as I was concerned, was at Kelley’s Restaurant which was the mainstay for dining out for many, many years. Their Hamburger Steak was plain, fried crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It was served with French fries and was a perfect meal with a good sprinkling of A-1 Sauce on it and a salad on the side. I’ve never been able to duplicate the Kelley’s hamburger steak. However, I did try a variation recently and wanted to pass it along. Filet Mignon on the Cheap 1 lb. ground beef (use the 80/20%), sliced bacon, 1 egg, ¼ cup bread crumbs, 1/8th teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon season salt (I used Lawrey’s), ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, pepper,
salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Form into balls (this amount will make up to 8 small patties, but I preferred larger patties so I made four). Wrap each patty in a slice of bacon. Secure with a toothpick. Place on a hot grill – five minutes on the first side and on medium heat four minutes on the second side. Temperature should be about 150-160 degrees. Take them off the grill and serve quickly with this sauce on the side, or A-1 is still awfully good. Saucy Parsley – It’s peak time for parsley! Use this herb to brighten any dish! Perfect with ‘Filet on the Cheap!’ In blender put 1 egg and 1 Tablespoon vinegar. Blend, add 2 garlic cloves, 1 cup of fresh parsley, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon dry mustard and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Turn blender on high until ingredients are well blended. Change blender to low and add 1 cup vegetable oil (I use Canola) gradually in a slow steady stream until a blended mayonnaise forms. This may be used as a sauce, a dip or a spread. (This is an old standby of Sandy’s!) N
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Rice Weed Control
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.
As I compose this article for the April edition of Eye On on March 19th, we’ve had rain on 13 of the 19 days in March so far. The rain hasn’t been real heavy (just a little over 3 inches total over that time), but definitely enough to keep things saturated because of the frequency of it. There was some field work done during the first 10 days of March, but certainly not as much as we would have liked. Hopefully by the time you read this, things will have changed and planting will be happening. I’ll focus on rice weed control this month beginning with results of barnyardgrass screening for herbicide resistance. Late last summer, I collected and sent off barnyardgrass samples from 10 rice fields of Farmers Supply customers in Jackson, Poinsett, and Craighead counties. The results showed 8 of those samples resistant to Facet, 5 resistant to Propanil, 3 resistant to Newpath, 2 resistant to Clincher, and fortunately none resistant to Command. The samples were also screened for percent control from Loyant and glyphosate (Roundup). Five of the samples showed less than 50 percent control from Loyant. On a more positive note, none of the samples showed less than 84 percent control from glyphosate with most in the 90-100 percent control. So how do we use this information? I think it continues
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Unity Health Harris Medical Center Auxiliary 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.
National Volunteer Week was established in 1974 and serves as an opportunity to celebrate the impact of volunteer services within our communities. This April, we would like to shine a light on and thank those who lend their time, talents, and voice to make a difference at Unity Health Harris Medical Center. As the hospital’s volunteer program, the Unity Health Auxiliary is comprised of local residents who give of their time and talents to assist Unity Health’s patients, guests, and associates on a daily basis. Our auxiliary members donate more than 36,000 hours of service to the health system every year by providing assistance to various departments and information desks throughout our hospitals. While here at Unity Health
to reinforce the 2 main rules for management of our most difficult to control weeds such as barnyardgrass and Palmer pigweed. Those rules are Start Clean and Overlap Residual Herbicides. There are basically 2 ways to start clean, tillage and the use of burndown herbicides. Tillage is certainly not fool proof, especially if the weeds are getting larger or there are not good drying conditions following tillage to dry the roots out. The primary burndown herbicide for barnyardgrass will be glyphosate and you definitely don’t want to skimp on rates, especially when mixing with any herbicide that may be antagonistic to the glyphosate in regard to barnyardgrass control. Producers should strive to have an active residual herbicide from soon after planting through permanent flood establishment. Residual grass herbicides for grass control in rice include Command, Facet, Prowl, and Bolero. Newpath can be included if Clearfield rice is planted. Premixes available include Obey (Command plus Facet) and RiceOne (Command plus Prowl). I would recommend having at least 3 of those first 4 herbicides mentioned in my herbicide program, preferably all 4. I would start with Command pre and follow with any combination of the other 3 herbicides in overlap applications. Facet can be mixed with the Command (or Obey used) although I prefer saving the Facet for an overlap application. When I say overlap, I mean that as soon as one herbicide gets activated, you should be looking for an opportunity to get another one applied before another rainfall event. Obviously, rainfall (or a flush) is needed for activation of these herbicides. For more information, feel free to contact me through Farmers Supply Association at 870-318-0739, my e-mail is randychlapecka@gmail.com. N
Harris Medical Center, you can easily locate our volunteers by the beautiful salmon color of their jacket. Some areas they are commonly spotted are assisting in admissions, pushing guest services carts down the hallways, in medical records, or delivering messages or packages throughout the hospital. “Our volunteers play an important role within our health system,” said Margaret Goodman, Volunteer Services Manager at Unity Health Harris Medical Center. “They help the hospital run smoothly and allow our staff to spend their time focusing on providing the best healthcare for our patients,” says Goodman. Unity Health Auxiliary also operates the hospital’s gift shop, Tickled Pink Boutique, located at 1205 McLain Street in Newport. Open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, the Tickled Pink Boutique has a little something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a sympathy gift, a gift for a new baby, a quick snack, or a fun gift for yourself, it’s something you don’t want to miss when you’re visiting our hospital. Funds earned through the Tickled Pink Boutique are reinvested in our hospital through the Unity Health Foundation for annual scholarship programs, equipment and other special projects. Another aspect of the auxiliary is our pastoral care ministry. Our Chaplain Services provide spiritual and emotional care to
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our patients, their families, and our staff, regardless of their faith, or for those with no religious affiliation. Caring for the whole person includes providing spiritual and emotional support during times of joy or suffering, calm or crisis, and at the beginning or the end of life. Our on-call chaplains are available to listen with compassion and understanding as patients and family members sort through feelings, concerns, fears, and difficult decisions that surface during a hospital stay. Each day, our volunteer chaplain provides a prayer to remind us that God’s presence can make a dramatic difference in our life. Volunteering can be a source of pride, enjoyment, and
challenge. “We’re all here to help care for the patients, staff, and guests of the hospital”, says Vickie Smith, Unity Health Harris Medical Center Auxiliary President. “But it goes much farther than that. We also care for each other, our auxiliary family, outside of the hospital as well. It’s a great group to be involved with,” says Smith. If you are looking for a change, challenge, or new friends, Unity Health Harris Medical Center may be the place for you to make a difference. If interested in becoming an important part of our hospital team, you can contact Margaret Goodman at 870.512.3030 for more information. N
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and falling asleep while driving occurs regularly when sleep is insufficient. For many people, it is a nightly ritual to drink alcohol before bed, but this does not help you achieve deep sleep. Instead of a glass of wine to help you sleep, try a mixture of warm unsweetened almond milk (Grandma always said warm Cherri Rodgers has a B.S. In Interior Design from UCA. She is active in several local ministries & community milk helps you sleep), a teaspoon of real vanilla and a few projects. Most of all, she values time with her family drops of a natural sweetener if needed. This drink can increase and grandson. Cherri's Interior Design is available for both residential & commercial design or decorating serotonin activity in your brain, helping you fall asleep. needs. Cherri owns The Kitchen Shop at 2485 Establish healthy habits before bedtime, such as avoiding Harrison St. for all your kitchen needs. caffeine late in the day. Regular exercise helps induce quality There are many factors that can rob us of a healthy night’s sleep, and a nice leisurely walk in the evening may also help sleep, affecting our mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. relax you, preparing you for sleep. Many Americans pride themselves on a few hours sleep each Move your clock, so you cannot see it every time you wake night, but being sleep deprived is harmful to your health. in the night. Resist the urge to look at the clock or your cell Settling for 4-5 hours of sleep per night is not an adequate phone to check the time. Checking the time can cause you to amount of rest. If you do not get the recommended 7-9 hours feel anxious, which only makes it harder to go back to sleep, of sleep each night, you are setting yourself up for numerous thus increasing the anxiety and creating a vicious cycle. physical and mental issues. Set a time when all electronics are turned off for a restful Sleep deprivation can affect your health in more ways than night’s sleep. Remove all electronics from your bedroom, as you might imagine. Sleep loss is associated with lower overall they emit light that stimulates the brain and keeps you awake. blood flow to the brain that can result in negative effects on Tech-free bedrooms also reduce the amount of electromagnetic your cognition, mood and memory. Sleep deprivation is also frequencies your body absorbs, creating a more restful night. linked to an increased appetite, due to increases of the hunger Restorative sleep is essential to our physical, emotional hormone, ghrelin, which can cause weight gain and numerous and mental well-being, so strive to set a relaxing environment health issues. in your bedroom. Do your best to de-stress before bedtime, It also causes a loss of focus and willpower, which can in order to help your mind and body be ready for sleep. Pay affect your work and many other areas of your life. Anxiety and close attention to what helps you and put this into your nightly stress are also increased when adequate sleep is not achieved. routine. May your sleep be sweet and restful! N Accidents and injuries increase among sleep deprived people
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Changing your Mindset One of the most important keys to success is your mindset. What you think is what you will become in a self-fulfilling prophecy mindset. If you believe you will not achieve anything, you will set yourself up for failure. Once you change your mindset, you will start to see that you change your entire behavior. There are several tips that can keep you on the positive mindset track. Self-Trust – Trusting yourself is the key to your success. Success doesn’t just happen; it must be created. Don’t listen to the negativity or the voices telling you that you may fail, believe in yourself and you can’t go wrong. Never let the opinions of others dictate the way you feel about yourself. Goal-Setting – One of the best ways to stay on track is to have a set of goals that are in place to keep you motivated and moving forward. Make sure to start off small with easy tasks and then move to the bigger tasks at hand. Give yourself incentives to complete tasks and keep the momentum moving in the positive direction. Be Courageous – Anything worth anything is going to take some hard work. With hard work and dedication comes great success. When you are moving towards your goals, you may encounter fear and that is perfectly normal. Be courageous and fight the fear, so you can move forward and make progress. Taking risks can be scary, but they may just payoff in huge successes. Learn – Even as we fail and struggle, we tend to understand life lessons. If one path leads to a dead end, turn around and start on another path. Learn from past mistakes and build a better and stronger future. We never really stop learning and adjusting when it comes to life, so embrace your failures and grow from them. Be Positive – If your mindset is positive, you will have more success. Give yourself reasons why you can move forward and why you can achieve more. Be your biggest cheerleader and never let the negativity creep in and undermine your confidence. Have a positive outlook on life and your happiness will shine through. Focus – Remembering to focus on the tasks at hand is an important part of success. Do not procrastinate and waste time when it comes to your future. Avoid distractions and cut out the things that are sucking your time. Give yourself time to unwind at home, but when it is time for work you must focus and work. Be Patient – One of the best things to remember is patience. Many of us want instant gratification and that is not always the best answer. If you have an opportunity to get an okay job or wait a month to see if an awesome job is available, sit back and relax. Good things come to those who wait and jumping on the first option is not always in your best interest. Hold out for the perfect job and not just any job. N
Alisa is married to the human love of her life, Scott. Together, they share three adult children, two daughters-in-love, six Grands, and three dogs-Abby, Shadow, and Sir Remington “Remy” their rescue who is Alisa’s other love of her life. Alisa recently retired as a nurse practitioner and has started a new business, The Bohemian Sunflower Company. She makes soaps and other bathroom concoctions, as well as fudge, and plays with web design and photo editing. Alisa’s involvement in the Humane Society stems from a love of creatures large and small. She hopes to educate the public on being a responsible pet owner and opting to spay or neuter their pets. Alisa encourages everyone to look for ways they can assist the humane society.
Megan Trail, Shelter Director
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The Humane Society of Independence County (HSIC) is housed in the same facility that came to fruition in 2002 after the dedication, hard work, and fundraising of Bev Finch. Though there has been little change with the current brick and mortar structure, today’s HSIC has gone through several major changes over the last year in an attempt to remain open and sustainable. So, what’s changed you ask? First, after reviewing financials and looking at other comparable shelters, it was determined that HSIC had to undergo some staffing and operational changes to keep the doors open. Board Member and Secretary Alisa Lancaster stated that “the Shelter was trying to run a Champagne facility on a beer budget.” The Board spent many tiring hours discussing possible changes and how those would impact the facility. One of the very first things that happened was the recommendation to visit with Megan Trail about overseeing the day to day Shelter operations and her willingness to serve as Shelter Director. Megan was so enthusiastic and committed to the Shelter’s success that she came on Board and worked several months, volunteering her time, before ever being hired and receiving a paycheck. As with all things operating at a deficit, staffing had to be reviewed. The Shelter’s staffing budget was a huge component of its expenditure. Meetings were held with the HSIC employees to assist with other job placements and ensure this transition did not create a hardship for any of them. Attrition also helped with these cuts. The resulting employee changes have reduced staffing costs by approximately 40%. The staff reduction and changes put in place by Megan have resulted in improved efficiency and more streamlined care for all the animals. A meeting was also held with three community veterinarians, Dr. Matt Gunter, Dr. Matt Walker, and Dr. Suzanne Magouyrk to discuss their willingness to provide services to HSIC’s animals. Drs. Gunter and Walker agreed to provide clinic services, surgeries, etc. while Dr. Magouyrk serves as a Shelter collaborator and educator for Megan and the staff. This collaboration has resulted in savings on veterinarian bills, as well as an improved relationship in the community. One adjustment that had to be made was to stop “over vetting”
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the animals with treatment(s) as we struggled to keep the doors open. Scott Lancaster, Board Member, told Megan that “as a 501c3 HSIC had to serve both its donors and its customers.” With that in mind, she tackled the waiting list (to bring strays or surrendered animals in) and has been able to reduce the almost two-year waiting list to just a couple of weeks. Megan says this has several positive impacts from a better community image to housing unwanted or abused animals and getting them the needed services, such as vaccinations and sterilization. All of these changes, including the official hiring of Megan as Shelter Director, have given the Board, the Shelter, and the employees a “light at the end of the tunnel”. Megan will complete an Animal Shelter Management Certification this fall. This educational pursuit is already having a positive impact on the Shelter and the animals served. A few things we hope to implement as HSIC moves forward are biannual spay|neuter clinics in conjunction with Spay Arkansas held in our county, implement a “Trap, Neuter, Return” program for our county’s feral cat population, building partnerships with other state organizations that have a need for adoptable dogs and|or puppies, a possible partnership with the Arkansas Paws in Prison at Newport, some much-needed improvements to the Shelter structure, etc. Here is one example of what HSIC does to serve the County of Independence. On May 2, 2019, a call was received from the Independence County Sheriff’s Office regarding dogs being seized during a raid. These 20 dogs, mostly Pit Bulls or a mix thereof, were being used as fighting dogs. Antonio, Austin, Calathea, Daisy, Dakota, Dallas, Denver, Desi, Dublin, Fern, Francisco, Houston, Ivy, Lilly, Memphis, Nash, Philly, Rosie, Sesame, and Tulip were transported to the Shelter. Some had to be euthanized immediately due to injuries or aggression. Others were nursed back to health and evaluated for possible adoptions. This was done at a cost of $45,000+ that was not in the budget. Had HSIC not been there, what might have happened? Would these dogs have been allowed to run free, to terrorize our county? Would our small dogs continue to disappear to be used as “bait dogs”? These interventions cannot continue without your support. As we look to the future, we need YOU! This is YOUR Shelter, these are YOUR animals. HSIC does not receive any funding from the City, County, or state despite the fact that it performs a valuable and necessary service for the County. HSIC survives with private
donations and our furry friends thank you for those. We ask anyone not donating to consider an annual or monthly donation. Barry Hammers, Board President says, “In the end, it is the community of Independence County that will determine the sustainability of the Shelter and we ask for your support.” If you aren’t able to donate monetarily, please consider volunteering in some capacity at the Shelter. We always need help with cleaning, walking the dogs, socializing the animals, especially the puppies, doing laundry, etc. Together, we can make the Shelter a model of sustainable efficiency and service. Without YOU, the Shelter will not survive. Visit us online at www.Facebook.com/HSICShelter and www.HSICShelter.org. Ways to donate: Online at PayPal.me/HSICShelter Mail a check to HSIC at #5 Environmental Drive, Batesville, AR 72501. N 38 Bald Knob . Batesville . Bradford . Cave City . Melbourne . Mnt. View . Newport . Newark . Southside . Sulphur Rock . Swifton . Sidney . Tuckerman
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