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ASUN student receives Hurst Review NCLEX Scholarship
9/ The Often Overlooked
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Our Response to the Fatherless
Cats!!!
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Main Street Batesville
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And Now...Soybean Planting
Purifying Your Home
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Eating Away Cancer
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Joseph Thomas So, it is not cold any longer. Kimberlee and I have been transplanting trees, beginning to get our yard design figured out. It is great to see the changes and improvements in our home. Also exciting to see the new changes in Downtown Newport and Downtown Batesville. Let us know what improvements are being made in our other local areas. We’d love to showcase them as well. We were juggling different stories for this cover trying to get a jump on Farm Family of the Year and the Farm Bureau Federation, but their media releases force us to save that story for July. We are just as proud to bring you a focus on Main Street Batesville. We have watched the progress on this lovely street from the windows of Unique Nosh and the transformation has been breath taking! So, Mandi Curtwright brings us this story in her hat as Main Street Director. Also, see Scott Parker’s experience with Cats, Caroline Beauchamp brings us one of the many stories out there as we all have one. Cherri
Rodgers discusses Purifying Your Home, Hannah Rogers writes of Eating Away Cancer, Myers-Davis discusses how to Get Along with Difficult People and Rob Montgomery speaks of the fatherless. Dr. Sandra Massey has more ASUN News for us, Leigh Keller offers up her New Chapter and Cole Keller introduces us to Gail. Nelson and Sandy Barnett explain another lovely recipe via their daughter Lindley, Randy Chlapecka writes on Soybean planting and Michelle Foshee shares Unity Health Care Heroes and their Physcial Therapy Program. We have an advertorial for Autry’s White River Furniture you need to see on page 33 and say “Hi” to Todd for us when you go to see them next. You will, as ususal, find pretty Local Faces and Things To Do in this month of June. Get out and enjoy our little world... And...Let us know what you have going on! Anything new and interesting going on in your community, share, email me. You can find our drop list by clicking on the drop list tab at eyeonmag.com. If you are seeing our magazines in your area and have something to share, please email me at eyeonjoseph@ gmail.com. N
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ASUN nursing student receives Hurst Review NCLEX Scholarship 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.
Arkansas State University-Newport nursing student Maya James is one of 15 nursing majors from across the country to receive the Hurst Review NCLEX Scholarship. James is from Jonesboro and majoring in Practical Nursing. She will receive free access to Hurst Review study materials and a $250 scholarship to pay for her National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) exam fees. The NCLEX is the standardized exam given by each state’s board of nursing to determine if RN or LPN candidates are competent for entry-level nursing practice.
“Hurst’s mission has always been to help nursing students succeed by improving clinical judgement skills through the best NCLEX® preparation course available,” Hurst CEO Pat Lowery said. “Together, Hurst and Phi Theta Kappa can provide the resources required to begin a successful career in nursing.”
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This scholarship was specifically awarded to James based on her involvement, growth and leadership in Phi Theta Kappa, Beta Nu Gamma Chapter. James was inducted into the nationally recognized two-year college academic honor society in the fall of 2018. James served as ASUN PTK treasurer. To be inducted into PTK you must maintain a 3.5 GPA and complete at least 12 hours of credit. N
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Cole is a third grader at Eagle Mnt. Elementary. He loves Math, Playing outside, laughing with friends and family, tortellini, and of course, dogs.
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Scott Parker is a native of Harrisburg Arkansas who never felt the need to stray very far from home for any real length of time. He is an amateur Herpetologist, amateur Entomologist, amateur Mycologist, amateur Botanist, amateur Woodworker, amateur Writer, and a professional Dog and Cat lover.
Recently, my house was invaded. Nothing dangerous mind you, but invaded just the same. As luck would have it, the invaders are cute, fuzzy and even occasionally cuddly, but according to my dog, Bob, they are invaders just the same. It all started last winter when a very bedraggled stray cat showed up at our house with two kittens in tow. She and the kittens looked pretty rough, so against Bobs advice, we set them up in our storage room. There was already a pet door installed,(we already have one cat), so I put in a small heater to keep them warm and in no time at all, both mother and kittens were living in realitive luxury. Their coats became slick and shiny. They fattened on their regular feedings and became quite comfortable in their newfound lifestyle. Our relationship slowly progressed from fearful scattering to apperhensive glances, to apathetic indifference, finally reaching stares of contempt, which is what I usually got from our preexisting cat. Even Bob seemed to have reached an uneasy truce as there was no more hissing as he walked past. And then... Well, did you ever watch the original Star Trek series? If you did, the word Tribble, will be familar. If not, look it up. Suddenly, there were kittens everywhere. Running, bouncing, hiding... Everywhere. Occasionally, when I take Bob out, he looks out over what was once his domain and then stares at me accusingly, as if to say, “See, this is YOUR doing!” Now, I am a dog person. I understand dogs. Nothing against cats, but I just don’t get the same rush from from interacting with a cat. I do NOT understand cats. Call me selfish if you want, but when I interact with my pet I would personally like to be at least acknowledged. Everyday, when I return home, Bob greets me with a jumping, slobbering, celebration of my coming home. If the cats even wake up as I walk past, I get no more than a disapproving stare, as if to say”Well, I see you lived through the day.” If Bob barks, he is alerting me of something. Usually someome or something has invaded our personal space. (i.e. the yard or driveway) If the cats meow it can mean anything. Literally anything. Up to and including nothing at all. Apparently, “ The house is on fire!” or “My food bowl is only half full!” or “I found air”, or “There is a Grizzly bear in the living room!” all warrant the same urgency in a cats mind. When Bob wants to go outside, he wants to go outside. Simple. When he wants to go in, he wants to
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go in. Equally simple. Out and in. But the cats seem to have a somewhat muddled outlook on this subject... Out seems to mean, I want you to provide me with the option of going out, which I may or may not choose to utilize at this point. I may just want to go out because I like coming in so much that I just want to go out so I can come back in and experience the joy of coming in. Or maybe now that you have opened the door, I’ll just wander off and take a nap in your sock drawer. Bob obviously loves me and looks up to me. The cats seem to veiw me as a necessary evil. Kinda like taxes... But, with all that being said, I think that Bob and I are adjusting well. I think that Terry Pratchett stated it best... “In ancient times, cats were worshipped as gods. They have not forgotten this.” N Bob when I come home.
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Purifying Your Home
Cherri Rodgers has a B.S. In Interior Design from UCA. She is active in several local ministries & community projects. Most of all, she values time with her family and grandson. Cherri's Interior Design is available for both residential & commercial design or decorating needs. Cherri owns The Kitchen Shop at 2485 Harrison St. for all your kitchen needs.
Living in a toxic-free environment has a major impact on our health, but sadly in our society, it is impossible to escape toxins. If you followed my saga over this past year or so, you have seen the effects that toxins have had on my daughter and my health. Several of you asked me to share how we changed our situation, so this month I am sharing the most effective changes made in my home. These changes were inexpensive, easy and almost carefree. Removing chemicals from my home, such as candles, cleaners and personal care items, has greatly cleaned my home’s environment. Now I can barely stand any chemical smell or all the perfumes companies use to mask the chemical smells. Learning to use alternative products, such as oils and vinegar, has not only improved the toxin level, but has changed the scent of my home to a much more pleasing smell. Also, I have saved a small fortune by not using all these chemicals! Plants were literally a life-saver in my toxic home, as I chose plants that removed the most toxins and released the most oxygen. Before I purchased, I did a lot of research, and if you are in a quandary, refer to the three-part series I did on plants that NASA studied. I plan to never again be without plants throughout my home, as they have even helped enhance our sleep. Most plants require very little care or water, so you can almost forget about them, and they still thrive.
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One of my favorite changes is a diffuser and adding essential oils to the water. I have one right beside my bed close to my head and turning on my diffuser about bedtime is one of my favorite times of day. As silly as it may sound to some of you, I can feel the effects of quality oils wafting around my head, and the scent just relaxes me, helping me sleep better. An oil in the bottle may smell even better in a diffuser, as I have discovered. Another great option for cleaning your environment is a water filter. I run mine between the bedrooms for about 30 minutes each evening, and I add essential oils to the water for another wonderful scent floating through the space. There are several options to choose from, so do your research (I use my Hyla). Air purifiers are a good choice to clean your air, but choose one with an activated carbon filter. Activated carbon has a high efficiency rating for removing formaldehyde. My research recommends Austin Air purifiers, as they remove 99.97% of all polluting particulates. A dear friend gave me a particulate filter that he once used in his woodworking shop, and I can tell a difference in the freshness of the air in the rooms where I run it. My hope is that this information helps in your quest for a clean, toxic-free home for you and your family! N
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Two Independence County schools – Batesville’s Sulphur Rock Elementary and Southside Charter High School – have been named among Arkansas’s 159 Reward Schools. Additionally, Batesville’s Sulphur Rock is one of Arkansas’s 108 schools receiving an ‘A’ on the State Report Cards, based on performance, growth, student success, school quality, and in the case of high schools, graduation rates. For ranking among the Top 6 to 10% improving schools in Arkansas, based on performance, Batesville’s Sulphur Rock Elementary School received $16,361.40. For ranking among the Top 5% of Arkansas schools in Growth and Graduation, Southside Charter High received $38,085.12. For their performance and growth/graduation in the 2017-18 school year, a total 159 public schools in Arkansas were recognized as either high performing schools, high gaining schools, or both through the Arkansas School Recognition and Reward Program. According to the Arkansas Department of Education, “the Arkansas School Recognition Program, Ark. Code Ann. § 6-15-2107, was created to provide financial awards to public schools that achieve high student performance, student academic growth, and for secondary schools, high school graduation rate.” The statute authorizes rewards in an amount up to $100 per student for Top 5% and up to $50 per student for the Top 6-10%. Schools receiving recognition funds must establish a committee to determine the best use of the funds. The committee includes the principal, a teacher elected by the faculty, and a parent representative selected by the local parent teacher organization or another parental involvement group. Congratulations! N
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Tasty Talk
Eating Away Cancer
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.
Last month we discussed the basics of preventing and reducing cancers. Research continually shows that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can eliminate and prevent cancers. The first line of defense against cancer is food. Research shows that most cancers can be prevented by what we put in our mouths. A report from Cornell University’s Department of Food Science states that “the additive and synergistic effects of phytochemicals in fruits and vegetables are responsible for… potent antioxidant and anticancer activities.” The Eating for Health model names the top 15 foods that contain at least one hundred cancer-protective phytonutrients. Some have consistently been associated with elements of healing and cancer protection in population-based epidemiological studies. These are apples, bitter melons, berries, broccoli, celery, fatty wild fish, flax, garlic, green tea, lemons, mushrooms, pomegranate, seaweed, turmeric, and whey protein. Research studies have shown that certain nutrients provide protection and healing powers against cancer. Iodine is found in yogurt, eggs, fish, organic milk, and sea vegetables. Vitamin D activates special immune cells and is obtained from the sun. Vitamin C is the antiscurvy vitamin best consumed in whole-food form, such as organic red peppers, oranges, strawberries, papayas, lemons, kale, and broccoli. Selenium is one of the most effective nutrients against cancers and most powerful when combined with Vitamin E. It is necessary for the body to produce its own natural antioxidant and can be found in mushrooms, organic egg yolks, poultry, seafood, broccoli, whole grains, Brazil nuts, and asparagus. Zinc deficiency has a direct relationship with certain cancers, and is plentiful in a variety of foods, like pumpkin seeds, spinach, cremini mushrooms, Swiss chard, yogurt, and collard greens. Magnesium is critical for bone and heart health and can be found in dark green leafy vegetables, pumpkin seeds, whole grains, bananas, nuts, and blackstrap molasses. Fats and oils maintain a close relationship with cancer, as they either inhibit or promote inflammation in the body. Almost sixty years ago, hydrogenated oils (vegetable, corn, peanut, shortening, etc.) came into existence, replacing genuine fats and oils (coconut, olive, avocado, almond, etc.). Dr. Otto Warburg won the Nobel Prize for discovering an important connection between sugar and cancer cells. In 1924, he found that cancer cells generate energy through the process of glycolysis. He
states that “the prime cause of cancer is the replacement of the respiration of oxygen in normal body cells by a fermentation of sugar.” While all forms of sugar promote cancer, high fructose corn syrup is one of the most harmful. Since it is made with mercury, it may contain mercury-contaminated contents and be passed on in products containing high fructose corn syrup. Foods that help regulate blood sugar levels include chili peppers, cinnamon, olive oil, avocados, legumes, whole grains, bitter melons, gumar, stevia, and the mineral chromium. In conclusion, it seems that a varied whole-foods diet is the best way to reduce and prevent cancers. Exercising also helps regulate insulin levels, as well as promoting healthy bodily function. N
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Batesville Farmer’s Market In the Batesville Pocket Park on Main Street, Saturday June 1 and 15 beginning at 8am. Pocket Park Movies The Goonies begins at Noon June 1. 2019 Southern Food Festival The 3rd year of the SOUTHERN FOOD FESTIVAL is here! Saturday, June 1, 8am thru 10pm. Where:Main Street Batesville Sponsors include: Peco Foods, Citizens Bank, FutureFuel, Autry’s White River Furniture, Bank of Cave City, Southern Bank, Centennial Bank, and Fringe Salon. The festival will feature: • Live music all-day • Big Poppa Bubble • Morley Family Magic • Downtown Drizzle (kids’ water play) • Food samples • Craft, farm, and retail vendors. Batesville’s best restaurants present their Southern dishes and compete for the “Best of The South” Award / Punch cards (optional): $10 = 5 samples and a fresh lemonade / For more information on becoming a vendor, email mainstreetbatesville@gmail. com. For More Info: Call Mandi Curtwright at 1-844462-4482 www.mainstreetbatesville.org. Lyon College Women’s Basketball Elementary Day Camp Monday through Thursday June 3 at 1pm to 4pm. Batesville Area Chamber Business Expo Wednesday June 5 from 10am to 3pm at the Batesville Community Center.
Lyon College Women’s Jr/Sr Basketball Camp Sunday June 9, 10, 11 and 12 at Noon at Lyon College. For more information, contact Tracy Lange at tracy.stewartlange@lyon.edu. Engineering Summer Camp June 17 - 21. Inside Engineering / Soaring High in Engineering Girl’s Camp (5th - 8th grade). First Lego League, Jr. (1st - 4th grades). Limited scholarships available. For more information, call 870.612.2082. Apply here: https://engineering-camps.uark.edu/. Lyon College Summer Volleyball Camp for JR HS/SR HS Players The Lyon College Women’s Volleyball Team will be hosting a summer volleyball camp for junior HS and senior HS players in 7th-12th grade. We will have 8 sessions over 4 days with lots of instruction and competitive play! Cost: $265 Resident, $215 Commuter with meals, $165 Commuter without meals. June 23 at 3:30pm in Lyon College Becknell Gym. Contact Ray Green at 870.307.7223 or email ramon.green@lyon.edu. Lyon College Summer Volleyball Camp for 1st-6th Graders The Lyon College Women’s Volleyball Team will be hosting a 2-day summer camp for young players in 1st6th grade. The camp will run from 9am-Noon on June
27 & 28. The cost will be $50 per camper and includes a t-shirt! June 27 & 28 from 9am to Noon in the Lyon College, Becknell Gymnasium. Ray Green, 870-307-7223, ramon.green@lyon.edu www.lyonvolleyballcamps. com.
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Downtown Newport Farmer’s Market June. Contact Jamie Hardin to reserve a booth 870.512.9341. Also, check out the Downtown Newport Farmer’s Market Facebook page. Monster Beats Saturday, June 1, Monster Beats will feature Queen Anne’s Revenge Dueling Pianos. Sponsored by M&P Banking, Insurance and Investment Services, the concert is free and fun for all ages. Show begins at 7:00 p.m. on the Terry Scoggins Memorial Stage in downtown Newport. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will move to Frankie’s Place, 306 Front Street.
Delta Arts Festival The 11th Annual Delta Arts Festival will bring more than 200 artists, authors, and musicians together in Newport for a celebration of talent, skill and creativity at 11 locations downtown. Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8 come and look at visual art, read/listen to literary art and dance/listen to musical art.
Sulphur Rock Sulphur Rock Baptist Church Women’s Conference This 5th annual Women’s Conference will be held June 14 at 6pm and 15 at 8:30am to noon for a cost of $10, which includes three meals and materials. Speakers will be Tara Johnson, Kim Wann and Linda Bastian. For tickets, contact tammy.gillmore@gmail.com.
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Seniors, Can We Talk?
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Caroline Beauchamp is a local insurance agent for M & P Insurance & Investment Services. She offers personalized life and health insurance solutions and is known for her widelypublished informational column, ‘Caroline, Can We Talk?’.
“I’ve been on my employer’s group health insurance plan and retiring. I’m ready to enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan and a Medicare prescription plan. Now what?” It seems like this is the time of the year when people are thinking about retiring and I’ve received several calls asking about this. The first question is “Do you have Medicare Part A and Part B?” (You must have both of these to enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan.) Medicare eligibility begins at age 65; this includes Medicare Part A and Part B. If you are still working, you may be on your employer’s group health plan and you may have enrolled in Medicare Part A. There is no cost to you for Part A and it may serve as secondary to your group insurance. (The exception is if you are contributing to a health savings account and want to continue it because Medicare enrollees cannot be enrolled in a health savings account.) You may have opted out of Medicare Part B because you did not want to pay that premium. Since you must have both Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B to enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan, it’s now time to enroll in Medicare Part B.
There is a monthly premium/cost associated with Part B. The standard premium in 2019 is $135.50. Since the premium is based on your annual income, Social Security will automatically check your income. If your premium will be more than the standard premium, you will receive a letter from Social Security informing you of your premium. (Your income is checked every year and adjustments to your Part B premium may change.) “How/where do I enroll in Medicare Part B?” You can enroll in Medicare Part B a couple of ways 1) if you are comfortable with a computer, you can go online to www.SocialSecurity.gov, 2) you can call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or 3) you can go to your local Social Security office. Once your enrollment in Part B is complete, you will receive a letter telling you the effective date and your Medicare number. Shortly afterwards you should get your Medicare card in the mail showing Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B. Now you’re ready to enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan! Since Medicare does not cover outpatient prescriptions, neither does a Medicare Supplement plan. This is why most enroll in a Medicare prescription plan. Since you have Medicare Part A, you may enroll in a Medicare prescription plan. Let’s look at some details. You probably want to keep your group health plan until your Medicare Supplement and Medicare prescription plans are in effect. Coordinate those so when one ends the other one goes into effect. Are there other details you need to consider? Of course. Call me at 501-868-6650 and say “Caroline, can we talk?” Everyone has a story – what’s yours? N
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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.
This recipe is contributed by our daughter, Lindley Barnett. Prepare yourself for a flavor explosion that will make you believe you have been transported to a summer picnic in Provence! Salade Nicoise has been a family favorite for many years. In fact, this classic French salad is such a favorite that for a time the pantry door in my parents’ kitchen had the recipe lovingly hand lettered on the surface. It’s a perfect salad if your friends and family enjoy cooking together because there are many simple tasks that can be shared. And if you have someone with an artistic eye in your bunch, plating this composed salad of tuna, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, capers, and nicoise olives is a delight as well. My family typically serves Salade Nicoise with a crispy from the oven baguette and a chilled glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Enjoy! Serves 4-6 The Vinaigrette 2 t Dijon mustard 2 T wine vinegar 1 ½ t salt 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 T peanut oil 6 T olive oil Black pepper, freshly ground 1 t chopped fresh thyme The Salad 1 lb. small new potatoes 12 oz. fresh green beans 12 oz. cherry tomatoes, halved
1⁄2 cup Kalamata or Nicoise black olives, pitted and halved 8 small radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced 4-6 hard-boiled eggs, cooled, peeled and quartered lengthwise 2-3 (4-oz.) cans high-quality oil-packed tuna, drained 2 T capers, drained 1 2 oz. tin of anchovies, drained (optional) 1⁄4 cup thinly sliced shallots or red onion, to garnish Boston Bibb lettuce, if desired* The Preparation For the dressing: Mix the vinaigrette ingredients together in a jar and shake vigorously to combine. Set aside. The potatoes: Toss scrubbed and halved new potatoes lightly in olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Roast potatoes cut side down in a 450 degree oven until tender, about 20-30 minutes. Set aside. The green beans: Steam the green beans in the microwave for 2 minutes. Transfer them to a hot, lightly olive-oiled skillet and toss them with garlic, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Saute until lightly browned. Set aside. The Arrangement You are about to make an artistic statement, so choose a beautiful platter as your canvas! Arrange the roasted potatoes, green beans, tomatoes and sliced radishes atop the leaves of Bibb lettuce, if you are using lettuce as a foundation for your salad. (My family typically skips the lettuce altogether.*) Flake the tuna down the center of the vegetables. With the remaining ingredients, arrange the hard boiled eggs and black olives as you please. Drizzle the vinaigrette over all, and garnish with thinly sliced shallots, anchovies, and capers. If anchovies give you pause, serve them to the side. As Julia Child might say to her guests while enjoying this classic summer salad, “bon appetit!” N
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The Batesville, AR Rotary Club was named Club of the Year in District 6150 at their district meeting in Jonesboro, April 27, 2019. Rotary was founded in Chicago, IL in 1905 by Paul Harris, and has grown to an international powerhouse working to improve the world through efforts in literacy, health, education, peace, and child welfare. The Batesville Rotary Club was founded in 1940, by local individuals interested in improving our community. While there are none of the charter members still living, many of the current members have been active for over thirty years. The club has sponsored many local activities, with the most recent being the fundraising efforts for body cameras for the Independence County Sheriff’s Department. The Batesville Club meets each Monday at Noon, at the Batesville Community Center, 1420 20th St, Batesville, AR. Membership is open to all that have an interest in community service. If you have an interest becoming a member, see a local member or visit us at our next meeting. eyeonmag.com
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ASU-Newport students win at state PBL competition Mallory Jordon Arkansas State University-Newport’s Phi Beta Lambda chapter won a number of top honors at the State Leadership Conference in early April. Phi Beta Lambda is the college division of the Future Business Leaders of America, and it is the world’s largest career student business organization. Students competed in a variety of categories testing their business knowledge and skills. Meghan Cantara of Jonesboro and Jessica Rucker of Bono won first place in Desktop Publishing. Cantara also placed first in the Arkansas Who’s Who category and third in the Future Business Executive category. Rucker received Arkansas Who’s Who Recognition. Kari Glickert of Paragould took home third place in Accounting for Professionals. Kim Groom of Jonesboro received second place for Microeconomics, and Brandi Miller of Marked Tree won third place in the Administrative Technology category. Other winners not pictured include Roger Scott of Jonesboro. He won first place in Networking Concepts. Jennifer Ferguson of Jonesboro won first place for Spreadsheet Applications. Cecilia Delgado of Trumann placed fourth in Business Presentation, and Misty Moye of Trumann placed fourth in Administrative Technology. ASU-Newport’s PBL Chapter received first place for its chapter scrapbook. The students who placed first in their categories qualify for the National Leadership Conference in San Antonio in June. N
Desktop Publishing Winners (from left): Jessica Rucker of Bono and Meghan Cantara of Jonesboro (First Place). Meghan also received first place in Arkansas Who’s Who and third place for Future Business Executive. Jessica additionally received recognition for Arkansas Who’s Who.
Eagle Mountain 4th Grade Visit the Clinton Library in Little Rock Pam Baxter Eagle Mountain Elementary 4th grade recently took a field trip to the Clinton Library along the banks of the Arkansas River in Little Rock. A lot of the furniture and personal items were moved to the library and many things that stayed at the White House were reproduced so visitors could visualize what the White House looked like during President Clinton’s 8 Years of Service. N
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Author Michael Finklea visits Sulphur Rock Elementary Lori Campbell Author Michael Finklea visited with media specialist Alysia Horton and students from Sulphur Rock Elementary on Tuesday. Although he now lives in Dallas, Texas, Mr. Finklea is an Arkansas native. He has written several children’s books which are popular among elementary age students. N Kari Glickert of Paragould won third place for Accounting for Professionals.
Pictured from left: Kim Groom Jonesboro received second place Microeconomics, Brandi Miller Marked Tree received third place Administrative Technology.
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Member of the Year: Ozark Folk Center - L to R Keith Symanowitz, John Morrow, Cathy Drew & Adam Davis.
Festival of the Year: Cave City Watermelon Festival- L to R -Andrea Smith, Jonathan Fowler, Hana Smith, Julie Johnson, Tyler Parsley, Crystal Crow, Cathy Drew.
Presidents awards: Danny Dozier - L to R Danny Dozier, Crystal Crow, Adam Davis & Cathy Drew.
2019 OGTC Banquet Cathy Drew
Tom Biggs Winner: Dr. Patti Mullins (L to R, Adam Davis, Crystal Crow, Dr. Patti Mullins, Cathy Drew, Ward Massey.
This year’s Ozark Gateway Leo Rainey Tourism Appreciation Banquet was held recently at the Jacksonport State Park visitor center, recognizing citizens, organizations and businesses that have made an impact on the Ozark Gateway Region. Featured speaker was Mat Faulkner, president of Think Idea Studio of Searcy. Faulkner is involved in the rejuvenation of downtown Searcy and is part of the team that recently helped the town win the Small Business Revolution contest. Partners in Tourism recognized were Citizens Bank, First Community Bank, Areawide Media, FutureFuel Chemical Company and North Arkansas Electric Cooperative. President’s award recipients were citizens Danny Dozier and Bob Carius. “With the topic of placemaking and the nearing completion of another phase of Maxfield Park, it only seemed fitting that this year’s award go to individuals who are leading the way in creating momentum and excitement for Main Street Batesville with their placemaking efforts,” Ozark Tourism Director Cathy Drew said. “You can’t help but be inspired by Danny’s vision of recreating and repurposing a grown up piece of unused land into the beautiful space that Maxfield Park has become with the help of dedicated volunteers like Bob. We hope that everyone who attended this year’s banquet left inspired and with plans to do some placemaking in the place they call home,” said Crystal Crow, OGT President. “It was really an honor to be able to surprise Danny and Bob with these awards,” Crow said. Meanwhile, the Cave City Watermelon Festival was recognized as Festival of the Year. Celebrating the 40th annual event this year, the Cave City Watermelon
Festival has continued to grow and thrive, easily bringing 12,000-15,000 people to the small town of Cave City (pop. 1904) each year. Member of the Year 2019 is the Ozark Folk Center. The OFC brings thousands to the region each year and works very hard to keep weekend events and activities that attract people from all over the USA. Receiving this year’s Tom Biggs Award was Dr. Patti Mullins of Newport for her hard work helping the promotion of tourism in the region and the Wilson Powell Media Award went to White River Now for their dedication to promotion of the area. “Always the membership leader among the 12 regional associations, the Gateway boasted more than 300 members during the late 1970s. This was due mostly to the late Tom Biggs (1897-1984), a Sharp County native who retired in Batesville,” Drew said. “Tom always sold over 100 memberships in Independence County, and then traveled to other counties to help with their sales.” The Gateway honors his memory with the annual “Tom Biggs Award” for outstanding service to tourism. The Wilson Powell Media Award was given to White River Now for their support and promoting of the local tourism industry. Wilson Powell (1914-2003) was the first secretary/treasurer of the Gateway Board and held the position for more than 25 years. “Wilson was the business manager and staff newsman for the Batesville Guard, writing most of the Gateway features promoting the region. The annual Media Award recognizes contributions to area tourism through public media. For more information about the Ozark Gateway Region visit www.ozarkgateway.com or call 1-800-264-0316. N
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NACEP Awards UACCB Concurrent Program Reaccreditation Hannah Keller Flanery The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville’s concurrent enrollment program received reaccreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) Accreditation Commission. UACCB is one of 112 accredited programs in the country across 22 states. As the nation’s only accrediting body for these unique and impactful educational partnerships, NACEP’s standards serve as the model criteria for ensuring uniformity in faculty, course content, student outcomes, and support. Receiving NACEP accreditation means an institution has met the nation’s most rigorous standard in concurrent enrollment program development, management, and evaluation across multiple, multifaceted program areas. “NACEP accreditation demonstrates a commitment to academic integrity and the delivery of an authentic college experience in the high school classroom,” said NACEP Executive Director, Amy Williams. To earn accreditation from NACEP, concurrent enrollment programs conduct a self-study, document how their programs adhere to NACEP’s 17 standards and undergo a rigorous peer-review process conducted by a team of representatives from NACEP‐accredited programs, as well as the NACEP Accreditation Commission. Susan Tripp, UACCB division chair for arts and humanities, said UACCB has been working since February 2018 to gather evidence necessary for NACEP review. “The main goal is to ensure that our concurrent program meets the rigorous standards of our college coursework,” Tripp said. UACCB’s concurrent program first received NACEP accreditation in 2012. NACEP’s accreditation is valid for five years for initial accreditation and then seven years for reaccreditation, during which time programs are expected to uphold NACEP’s standards and report annually on program practices. Tripp has served as a NACEP peer reviewer for other institutions going through the review process. Tiffany Guinnip, administrative assistant to the vice chancellor for academics, said UACCB had to provide a variety of evidence documents for the review process. “We provided syllabi, graded class assignments, examples of joint professional development opportunities for high school instructors and UACCB faculty, and high school instructor evaluations provided by UACCB faculty liaisons who would observe the high school concurrent classes,” Guinnip said. “We also conducted surveys with high school students who were one year out of high school and those who were four years out of high school to gauge the value they placed on their concurrent experience. Surveys were also conducted with high school administrators, faculty, and counselors.”
Rana Dowdy, high school liaison, said the partnerships that have been cultivated between UACCB and the local school districts has contributed greatly to the concurrent program’s success. “Monthly meetings are held between UACCB administration and faculty, the local high school administrators, representatives from Lyon College, as well as members of the chamber. Being able to come together regularly to have those open discussions is part of what makes this program such a success,” Dowdy said. NACEP’s Standards promote the implementation of policies and practices to ensure that: College courses offered in the high school are of the same quality and rigor as the courses offered on campus at the sponsoring college or university. Students enrolled in concurrent courses are held to the same standards of achievement as students in on campus courses. Instructors teaching college courses through the concurrent program meet the academic requirements for faculty and instructors teaching in the sponsoring postsecondary institution and are provided disciplinespecific professional development. Concurrent enrollment programs display greater accountability through required impact studies, student surveys, and course and program evaluations. “Achieving NACEP accreditation is a vital component to UACCB’s commitment to ensure the academic integrity and rigor of the coursework our concurrent students are taking. The concurrent courses are held to the same standards as classes on UACCB’s campus. At this time, obtaining accreditation for our concurrent program is even more relevant with the passage of ACT 456 which allows high school juniors and seniors to receive scholarship funds to take concurrent courses,” said UACCB Chancellor Deborah Frazier. “I want to commend all those who played an integral role in UACCB achieving this great accomplishment. The accreditation process is a lengthy, arduous one that happens in addition to our staff and faculty’s regular work duties. Without their commitment and dedication to providing excellence to our students, this achievement would not have been possible.” N
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Holy Cow Burger Company Celebrated their Grand Opening with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Tuesday, May 7th. Holy Cow Burger Company is owned by Cory and Sherry Majors. Holy Cow Burger Co. has created bible themed burgers, sliders, grilled sandwiches, hand cut fries, and ArkanSassy’s homemade desserts! They are located at The Food Lot, 201 Central Ave in Batesville. They are open Tuesday-Thursday 11-6 and Friday-Saturday 11-7. N Sneak-A-Peak, located at 369 East Main Street, celebrated their official opening in Batesville Friday, April 26th with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Sneak-A-Peek offers expecting mothers and families advanced ultrasound technology, which gives them the opportunity to view baby at all stages of development. Whether it’s pregnancy confirmation, reassurance, gender reveal scans or just wanting to see who baby looks like in the most realistic view possible, Sneak-a-Peek can deliver with 3D, 4D, and now 5D/HD technology. For more information or to make an appointment please call Sneak-A-Peek at (870) 219-2212. N
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Main Street Batesville Receives 2019 National Main Street Accreditation Mandi Curtwright Main Street Batesville has been designated as an accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its partners announce the list of accredited Main Street America programs to recognize their exemplary commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™ “We are proud to acknowledge this year’s 840 nationally accredited Main Street America programs that have worked tirelessly to strengthen their communities,” said Patrice Frey, President & CEO of the National Main Street Center. “These programs deserve recognition for generating impressive economic returns, preserving community character, and celebrating local history. Main Street America Accredited communities are part of a powerful movement of changemakers, and their dedication to improving quality of life in the places they call home is inspiring. In 2018 alone, Main Street America programs generated $4.93 billion in local reinvestment, helped open 5,310 net new businesses, generated 25,301 net new jobs, catalyzed the rehabilitation of 8,146 historic buildings, and clocked 2.2 million volunteer hours. The performance of Main Street Batesville is annually evaluated by Main Street Arkansas, which
works in partnership with the National Main Street Center to identify the local programs that meet ten national performance standards. Evaluation criteria determines the communities that are building comprehensive and sustainable revitalization efforts and include standards such as fostering strong publicprivate partnerships, documenting programmatic progress, and actively preserving historic buildings. N
Lyon College Mural Class Brings Coca-Cola Mural at Central and Main Back to Life Shelly Hendrix Recently, the Batesville Area community gathered to celebrate the restoration of the historic Coca-Cola mural located at the intersection of Main Street and Central Avenue in downtown Batesville, Arkansas. The century-old mural was restored by art students from Lyon College. Under the direction of Art Professor Dustyn Bork, the students worked for one month repainting the classic Coca-Cola logo and “Sprite Boy” mascot. The inspiration for the restoration was a result of the IMPACT strategic community plan. Tourism Director and project coordinator, Kyle Christopher said “The restoration of the iconic Coca-Cola mural was a dream come true for many. Community members expressed interest through the planning process of IMPACT. The partnerships behind this project is perhaps the most impressive and inspiring piece of this story.” Partners include Cornith Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Jonesboro, Home Depot of Batesville, MCS Rentals, Hix
Equipment, Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Batesville, and Main Street Batesville. Visitors are encouraged to find the selfie star, on the sidewalk across from the Pinto Coffee & Comida, and use the mural as a backdrop for social media photos using the #experienceindependence hashtag. N
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ASU-Newport Chancellor elected to national board for community colleges Mallory Jordan Arkansas State University-Newport’s Chancellor, Dr. Sandra Massey, will serve on the American Association of Community Colleges Board of Directors. The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) represents the nation’s 1,051 community colleges and is governed by a 32-member Board of Directors. The new board members will begin their terms on July 1 and join 22 existing members. “The AACC board of directors acts on behalf of our member colleges to create and maintain a vision for AACC and to advocate on behalf of the community colleges we serve,” said Walter G. Bumphus, president and CEO. “We are thrilled to have these esteemed colleagues join the board and know they will bring their unique talents and leadership to advance the nation’s community colleges in Washington, DC and throughout the country.” Dr. Massey is joined by other community college leaders including presidents from Monroe Community College in New York, Lansing Community College in Michigan, Deleware County Community College, WSU Tech in Kansas and Lincoln Land Community College in Illinois. Dr. Massey was named the second Chancellor at ASU-Newport in 2013. Dr. Massey previously served as ASU-Newport’s Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Prior to her tenure in Newport, she was Campus Provost at the Northeast Campus of Tulsa Community College, Dean of Student Services at Tulsa Community College, and Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee. Dr. Massey also served at OSU-Okmulgee as Interim Dean for Student Support and Development and as the Title III Activities Coordinator, Counselor and Coordinator/Instructor. Additionally, she was an Instructor/Placement Coordinator at American Training Institute in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a Vocational Expert and Private Contractor for the Dallas (Texas)
Region of the Social Security Administration, and a Rehabilitation Counselor at Arkansas Rehabilitation Services in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Dr. Massey is actively involved with various higher education activities. She also serves as a commissioner of the Newport Economic Development Commission, a board member of the Downtown Revitalization and Improvement Volunteer Effort, a board member of Gateway CASA and a board member for the Cornerstone Transition Home. She is also a member of the Newport Rotary Club and Newport Area Chamber of Commerce. She and her husband have one daughter, one son and five granddaughters. N
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Citizens Bank Promotes Sandy Starnes; Director of Marketing Responsibilities Chu ck Jones Citizens Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Sandy Starnes to Director of Marketing, expanding upon her current role as Vice President of Emerging Products and Services, stated Phil Baldwin, Chief Executive Officer. “In her new duties as Director of Marketing, Sandy is responsible for developing and executing Citizens Bank’s strategic marketing plan,” Baldwin said. “She will oversee all forms of marketing, from traditional newspaper, radio and TV mediums to web based, digital and social media.” As Vice President of Emerging Products and Services, Sandy has been instrumental in the adoption
of new technologies and systems; the formation of EDGE, the bank’s management training program; and the creation of the Citizens Bank Student Board of Directors. Ms. Starnes is a graduate of Arkansas State University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Marketing. She also is a graduate of the Barrett School of Banking, and serves on the American Bankers Association Emerging Leaders Administrative Board and the Arkansas Bankers Association Emerging Leaders Section Council. She and her husband, Michael, live in Batesville along with their son, Tucker. N
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Gage Wolf after receiving his 1st grade Social Studies Award in Jackson County School District.
Makon Tubbs enjoying his 4th grade Field Day, after winning 2nd place in the 50 yard dash! Submitted by Cassandra Tubbs. Cassandra also shared these two cuties below just enjoying friendship.
Gage Wolf and Madden Tubbs having fun during events in the last days of school at Jackson County School District. Photo submitted by Cassandra Tubbs.
Natalee Edwards posing with her Naunee after receiving her certificate for graduating Pre-School at Jackson County School District.
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Presley Tubbs, second from the left, and her class sing to celebrate Pre-school graduation.
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New Lending Team at Southern Bank Matt Vowels A new lending team is in place for Southern Bank’s branch in Batesville. Matt Vowels, Community Bank President, Angela Wilcoxon, Commercial Lender and David Jernigan, Commercial Lender. Matt has nearly 30 years of banking experience with emphasis in lending and multi-branch management. His focus is on commercial and small business lending. He enjoys coaching his kid’s sports teams, hiking and camping with his family and serving at New Life Church and the Arkansas Dream Center. He is looking forward to relocating his family to Batesville from Heber Springs. Angela Wilcoxon has been with Southern Bank for 3 years, now serving as a commercial lender. She originates mortgage and consumer loans for the branch. She has served in various capacities in the banking industry for the past 27 years. She is married to Steve Wilcoxon and has four grown children. Angela is a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. She enjoys traveling and working on jigsaw puzzles. David Jernigan is a 28 plus year banking veteran. He works with commercial borrowers and originates mortgage loans. David and his wife Stephanie have four children,
An Operation Christmas Child Summer Shoebox Workshop will be presented on Tuesday, June 11th from 6:30pm-8:00pm at the West Anex of Batesville First Baptist Church, 610 Main Street. This informative meeting will help attendees learn how they can get involved and lead others in this hands-on ministry. Participants will be able to pack a box, get information and supplies to help them lead and motivate their organizations to get involved, as well as hear first hand reports of the effectiveness of this world wide opportunity. Light refreshments will be served and door prizes given. Leaders of community service groups and churches are encouraged to attend in order to get an early start on this exciting project. For more information: call (870)307-1375 or (870)8058049. N three grown and one at home. He is glad to be a part of the Batesville community, where he has relatives. David enjoys fishing, hunting and helping out in his community. N
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Tales of a Transplanted Fashionista A New Chapter
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.
I have spoken at length about the value of making children feel welcome and heard at their schools, whether they are big kids or little kids, musicians or athletes, math whizzes or brilliant actors. Little kids don’t really care how amazing their cafeteria is, or what kind of turf their football field has, they come to school, and keep coming, because of the relationships they have at that school. Cole has had the blessing of having the most amazing educators in his little life. At Central, he began his career in Kindergarten with Laura Hance, went to the library with Amy Fairchild, and had his principal, Byron Difani whisk him out of his car every day. He continued in first grade with Paige Akins, whose classroom was decorated like our beloved beach, and second grade with Jessica Mead, both amazing, pivotal women who made him feel so loved, and told him every day how good and how smart he was. They created within him, a “school kid”. When we got the crushing news that our school was closing at the end of the year, and we needed to pick a new school, we simply couldn’t imagine finding that love and acceptance at another school. Where would we go? How would our life look a year from now? I did lots of dinnertime counseling re-directing, (because when your mama is a counselor you get lots of free counseling) and trying to point out the bright side of the story. You know, as parents we have to admit that sometimes circumstances that are out of our control really stink, but it’s up to us as the adults to teach our kids, with our words and example, how to handle those big feelings. And you have to just roll with it most of the time. The dreaded Open House day came. We got there early to miss some of the crowds, and help him get used to things. Cole got out of the truck, and managed to make it to the EAST classroom (which he had applied for and wanted to be in) and upon snapping at his cute teacher, Mrs. Briley, (I did take him into the hallway afterwards) he broke down and simply cried. He said everyone was so happy, and why did he have to be? It was just a hard stinking time for his little heart. Truth be told I wanted to cry along with him, but it goes back to that adulting thing, where we set the tone for our kids on how to handle situations. In life, you are not always going to get your way, and you are not always going to win. You have to adjust and keep moving forward. So we started that first day, after me not sleeping a wink the night before, and I anxiously waited to hear about his first day. It turns out his 3rd grade teacher, Miss Amy Strickland, had also been plucked from the heavens. She figured out his love for math early on, and tapped into his neeeeed to help most everyone who
crosses his path. He had so many friends from his old school there with him, and he immediately made some new friends who he loves so much. He truly blossomed this year, branching out with new connections, learning how to play chess in GT and laughing his head off every day at recess and lunchtime. He has a great love for recess soccer and zombie tag (I am pretty sure they made that up. I think they should patent it, honestly). Cole is so secure in his school now, that he pops out of my car every morning (the key is to always get to wonderful Mrs. Jane in the car rider line, her happy face sets the tone for his day most days) and walks into yet another building where he is loved and valued. While we drive by Central with our hands over our hearts (we are so cheesy, but it does help) schools are so much more than the buildings they are in. They are the wonderful people who make up those schools. I prayed so hard for God to guide us where he needed to be, to place good friends in his life, and place him with the teacher(s) he needed to have, and here we are at the end of that third grade journey. Watching your child be upset and feeling helpless is so difficult. But my gosh the rewards that Cole has found this year, and the people he has in his support system kind of blows me away. As a single mama I need a lot of good people in my corner helping me to encourage him and keep him pointed in the right direction. I have often said that one of the big parts of my life as a counselor is remembering that every child that walks the halls of Batesville High School is someone’s baby, someone’s Cole Keller. Someone lays in bed at night and worries if that child will have someone to eat lunch with, and if they are making friends at school, if they are doing ok on that math test. Some kids, like my own, come to school to laugh with their friends, learn some more math, and see if they can beat their GT teacher at Chess (he can’t). But so many come to school to be loved, to be fed, and to have someone talk to them like they are worth it, and as educators we have to remember that. Thank you, Eagle Mountain, for a wonderful third grade year for my mini-me. We pray for all of you daily, and hope you get the rest you so richly deserve this summer. XO N
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“We Love Customers” Autry’s White River Furniture has been in business at 129 East Main Street Downtown Batesville since November of 1988 when Ron and Susan Autry opened the doors to their first customers. After 28 years Ron decided it was time to relax and enjoy a little something called retirement. It was then that his son, Todd, stepped into some mighty big shoes. Autry’s has always been about quality furniture and customer service, these values were not lost on Todd who had worked in the store during his youth assembling furniture and making deliveries. In 1995 he took his own path and spent 17 years working at Eastman/ FutureFuel before returning to his family’s store to carry on the fine tradition of selling quality furniture at reasonable prices with top notch customer service. Autry’s offers an outstanding selection of quality home furnishing to fit almost any budget. Todd explains, “While trying to keep
prices affordable, we still focus on keeping quality merchandise. We also work to support American made products.” They do this by carrying brands such as Serta Upholstery by Hughes Furniture, a company that is 100% American made. Hughes Furniture owns their hard wood forests and a lumber mill that makes their solid wood frames. They also own the textile mill that manufactures and sews their fabrics and the Serta bedding material used in their furniture which is then assembled in their North Carolina plant. Another brand you will find at Autry’s is Vaughan-Bassett, an environmentally conscious company that replaces every tree used to build their bedrooms and dinettes. Speed Queen Laundry is another trusted brand carried at Autry’s. Speed Queen has been widely known as one of the most reliable brands on the market for over 100 years. Another great quality line is the award winning, American made Restonic mattress
brand made in Springfield, Missouri, a company that has been around since 1938. Autry’s is known as the “We Love Customers” store because most of their customers are more friend than customer. “Customer satisfaction is our number one priority,” Todd shared. They offer delivery anywhere in the United States, “South Dakota being our furthest so far.” They offer no interest (Synchrony) financing, no credit check, and completely in house financing. “When shopping with us you can expect honest, no pressure, no commission sales people who want to exceed your expectations with our service before, during and especially after the sale.” It is this attitude and outstanding care to the fine details that bring families back time and time again, “We have 4 and 5 generation families dealing with us and that is why we say Autry’s customers are customers for life.”
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Our Response to the Fatherless 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 1948, Jim Casey established the Annie E. Casey foundation in honor of his mother, Annie, who raised Jim and his three siblings on her own. The purpose of the foundation is to create an enduring legacy of service to children and families in America. On the foundation’s website, www.kidscount.org, statistics show that as of 2016 there are more than 18 million mother only households. To state this another way, fatherless homes account for 25% of households in America. Next time you are out in public, take a moment to consider that one out of every four children you see are growing up in a fatherless home. As a Christian, why should I be concerned about statistics dealing with fatherlessness? The first reason is the Bible speaks very clearly about God’s heart for the fatherless. We see in Psalm 10:14 that God is a “helper of the fatherless.” Psalm 68:5 says God is a “father of the fatherless.” Psalm 146:9 says that God “relieveth (helps)
the fatherless.” Because of God’s concern for the fatherless, He tells Israel through the law He gave them, “Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child” (Exodus 22:22). He also required the three-year tithe be used to support the Levites (the ministry of that day), the stranger, the widow, and the fatherless (Deuteronomy 14:28-29). Through these scriptures we can begin to see that the fatherless have a special place in the heart of God. However, God’s word also seeks to charge our hearts about fatherlessness in our day; the second reason to be concerned about current statistics. Psalm 82:3a says, “Defend the poor and fatherless.” In other words, we are to take action on the behalf of children without a father. James 1:27 says, “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless…in their affliction.” The word “visit” in this particular scripture means to scope out the situation with the full intent of relieving any affliction and thereby making a difference. Notice that the Bible defines such actions as pure religion. Let it be said of our generation, of our city, that we did not ignore the fatherless of our day. Take time to understand circumstances and find ways to aid those in need. Let the scriptures charge our hearts to defend the fatherless, relieve them, help them, and love them. N
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Main Street Batesville
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Mandi Curtwright is the Executive Director of Main Street Batesville, co-owner of the wonderful Melba Theater, spectacular mother, wife and citizen of Batesville. She is also a friend and community leader.
Are you as ready for warm weather as I am? This happens to be my favorite time of the year downtown because the flowers are in bloom in the flowerbeds and throughout downtown, creating this amazing array of color. Take a walk downtown; you never know what you will find! There is a real transformation that has taken place on Main Street Batesville. A downtown seen for many years as simply a place to work or to pass through is now taking on all the attributes of a new community. To complement the workplace, new lodging offerings, educational venues, and public spaces are all continuing to change the landscape. Most recently, thanks to Lyon College, murals are making a statement in downtown Batesville. Murals build a sense of community and make it welcoming and walkable and they make you want to go explore. Lyon College restored the historic Coca-Cola Mural in May.
The completion was made possible by several people and organizations in Batesville. The Lyon College art students have left their impression on several other buildings including Siloe, Independence County Library, Fuller Bumpers - Attorney at Law, and the Melba Theater. The angel wing mural was painted by local artist, Bekah Paxson. It is located on the building where Siloe is located, behind The Pinto Coffee & Comida. Along with murals, the water drains are being transformed into artistic pieces, too. The Batesville High School art class has painted numerous drains downtown and they have done an exceptional job. Murals and public art projects create a tangible sense of place, resulting in increased foot traffic while adding vibrancy, color, and character to their surroundings. Several people do not realize (I didn’t realize myself until I started counting) that there are over 50 small businesses downtown. Almost everyone of them have an owner who will greet you when you come in the door. The oldest business on Main Street Batesville is Thompson’s Jewelry Store. Thompson’s Jewelry Store is owned and operated by David & Curt Thompson and the jewelry store has been in business for 95 years — 95 years. When you think about a small business being in the same location, having the same name, and being the same family-owned operation for 95 years, you can appreciate how much of an accomplishment that truly is. The second oldest business on Main Street Batesville is Wheelers Boot & Shoe Repair. Mr. Wheelers has been in business for 46 years. When you enter Wheelers Boot & Shoe Repair, Mr. Wheeler himself is proudly working in his shop and is always ready for a great conversation. When visiting with him recently, he made the comment, “I’ve made a great living and I would love for someone to apprentice me.” So, if you are reading this and you know someone who may be interested in carrying on in downtown Batesville, send them to Mr. Wheeler. Another important part of downtown is the Main Street Batesville Farmers Market. The Main Street Batesville Farmers Market will be open on the first and third Saturdays of each month until October. Remaining dates are: June 1 & 15, July 6 & 20, August 3 & 17, September 7 & 21. There is a possibility that the market will extend into October but we will wait and see how the growers’ crops do during the season. The Main Street Batesville Farmers Market is open from 8am until noon inside the Pocket Park. Most of the markets will have live entertainment and kids activities. The vendors include farmers of vegetables and fruits, eyeonmag.com
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artisans of pottery and macrame, crafters of wood art and soaps, and bakers who create brownies and bread. There is a wide variety of goods that are available at the market and they are all locally made or grown. Maxfield Park is projected for completion this year. Danny Dozier has worked on the park for the last four years and his hard work shows. From the fountain to the native stonework, Maxfield Park is aesthetically stunning. It is located behind Autry’s White River Furniture. This area of land was donated with the request to transform it into a public park. People are already enjoying the park. Each time I have gone there, someone has been either sitting at the tables or admiring the stonework. Maxfield Park has also been serving as an event venue. If you are interested in booking the park, contact Danny Dozier at (870) 307-9734. Other features that will be added include public restrooms and playground equipment. There are opportunities available for those who can contribute financially. Our organization has been busy promoting Main Street Batesville as a great place to work, visit, stay, and play. As the weather warms up, you will begin to see some building façade work downtown as a few old buildings receive some new life. A few new businesses will be opening up here in the next few months that will fill a need in our community and we will be excited to announce when the time comes. “The preservation of unique neighborhoods containing historic landmarks ignites economic development and enriches communities. Historic buildings not only give a community character but also emphasize sustainability. From first dates to family dinners and shopping trips to nights on the town, America’s thriving historic main streets are where we come together and share experiences that shape our lives and communities.” - Stephanie Meeks, president and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. As the downtown area continues to grow so will the needs. More dining options, expanded retail hours, and entertainment options are all part of a natural progression that serves to form the fabric of a
community. The win-win for all is how each of these individual pieces work together to create a vibrant downtown. As always, reach out to me if you have any questions/ concerns concerning Main Street Batesville. We also have several task forces that you can be involved in to help make downtown even better. Be sure to visit our website for a full list of our upcoming events, www. mainstreetbatesville.org. N
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In The Field with Randy
And Now...Soybean Planting 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 write this article on May 20th, wet weather continues to be the story of the year. Estimates are that 20-25 percent of the rice crop will go unplanted in this part of the country. We’ll see if that’s enough to affect the rice market in a positive way. On a good note, a lot of the rice out there looks good with some now going to flood. Residual herbicides have been very active with all of the rain and there a lot of clean fields when it comes to grass. The attention now turns to soybean planting. Acreage should definitely increase with that intended rice acreage going to soybeans. They will likely all be planted in a narrow window as well since so few have been planted so far. Yield potential will be down due to the later planting dates but that doesn’t mean that good yields can’t be made especially with those planted during the first half of June. For many soybean farmers, pigweed control continues to be one of their biggest battles. Enlist (2,4-D tolerant) soybeans have been introduced to help in the battle. It was also legal to apply dicamba to Xtend (dicamba-tolerant) soybeans through May 25th this year. That has been pretty much a moot point, however, with the planting delays that have been faced. 2,4-D and dicamba are both Group 4 herbicides, meaning a new mode of action for farmers to use in soybeans. That is a good thing when it comes to fighting resistance. Regardless of which herbicide technology is being used or if conventional soybeans are being planted, there are several keys to pigweed control that are common to each. First, you absolutely must start clean. This can be accomplished through tillage or herbicides. Paraquat (Gramoxone) plus metribuzin is probably the best choice for burning down pigweeds before soybean emergence. If you can’t or won’t use paraquat, then Liberty and/or Sharpen have activity. Second, overlap residuals. We would like to prevent as many pigweeds as possible from emerging. They
are much easier to control if they never emerge. The combination of a Group 15 plus a Group 5 herbicide is seen by most as the preferred start to a preemergence pigweed control program. Group 15 herbicides include Dual, Outlook, Warrant, and Zidua. Metribuzin is the Group 5 herbicide referred to here. The Group 15 herbicides can be used postemergence as an overlap. Valor and Valor-containing premixes, Sharpen and Verdict, Prefix, and Authority products are all preemergeence herbicides that have pigweed activity but they are all PPO or PPO- containing herbicides. There is PPO-resistance out there so these herbicides may not be as effective as they once were. Third, make timely postemergence herbicide applications. Apply the appropriate herbicide (Liberty, Enlist, Flexstar, Blazer) at the proper rate to small weeds in good environmental conditions with the proper spray equipment setup. For more information, feel free to contact me through Farmers Supply Association by cell 870-3180739, my e-mail is randychlapecka@gmail.com. N
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Unity Health Awarded Health Care Heroes Awards 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.
Every year, Arkansas Business presents the Health Care Heroes awards program to honor individuals, companies, and organizations that are making a significant impact on the quality of healthcare in Arkansas. Nominations are taken in 10 categories ranging from Administrator of the Year to Workplace Wellness Hero. We are pleased to announce that this year, on April 24th, Unity Health won two Arkansas Business Health Care Heroes awards. Unity Health Harris Medical Center won Small Hospital of the Year and Dr. Karen Jones, OB/GYN at Unity Health Harris OB/GYN Clinic won Women’s Health & Wellness Hero. Judy Glenn, RN with Healthworks was named a finalist for Workplace Wellness Hero. Unity Health Harris Medical Center has been operating for over 70 years and currently provides acute inpatient care, emergency care, family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics,
Unity Health- Strengthening Our CommUnity For many years, the words “baseball” and “summer” have been virtually synonymous and many of the youth in Jackson County have been playing “summer ball” since the middle of May. Unfortunately, injuries are common when participating in organized sports. Poor training methods, inadequate warm-ups, and a lack of conditioning are just a few of the causes of sports injuries. Fatigue, overuse, and dehydration are also significant contributing factors. Once an injury occurs, physical therapy is often required to help rebuild strength and mobility in the affected body part. Physicians will often refer patients to physical therapy at the first sign of a problem, since it is considered a conservative approach in managing complications. Physical therapists are movement experts trained to help patients recover following an injury. As part of physical therapy, they can teach exercises, stretches, and techniques using specialized equipment to address problems. Physical therapists use customized physical therapy programs to help individuals return to their prior level of functioning and encourage activities and lifestyle changes that can help prevent further injury and improve overall health and well being. Here at Unity Health Harris Medical Center, our physical therapy program is designed to facilitate healing and improve mobility and quality of life for individuals recovering from injury or chronic illness. Our
podiatry, behavioral health services, and surgical services to Newport and it’s surrounding communities. Many of the providers at Unity Health Harris Medical Center are Jackson County natives and are actively involved with local organizations, churches, and schools. The hospital also partners with many groups throughout the community to promote overall health and wellness. “This honor solidifies the important role Unity Health plays in the healthcare market,” said LaDonna Johnston, Administrator at Unity Health Harris Medical Center. “We understand the importance of accessible healthcare in smaller communities like Newport.” Dr. Karen Jones, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. provides women’s health services at Unity Health Harris OB/GYN Clinic - Newport and Unity Health OB/GYN Clinic Pocahontas. Services include prenatal and postpartum care, gynecological services, mammography services and education. In her free time, Dr. Jones serves our community as a John 3:17 board member, a Celebrate Recovery Leader, supporting individuals in recovery from addiction, and an educator on women’s health. “I am extremely honored,” Dr. Jones said. “For me, this award means I need to keep doing what I am doing. Sometimes I wonder if I have found my calling and I think the answer came in the form of this award.” A reception was held for our community on Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm in honor of both award recipients. N licensed therapists are committed to providing quality treatment for those suffering from acute and chronic pain, fibromyalgia, hand injuries, hip or knee replacement surgeries, neurological disorders, occupational injuries, as well as, sports injuries. “Our therapists treat a wide variety of injuries during baseball/softball season,” says Hugh Kleypas, Director of Physical Therapy at Unity Health. “It is not uncommon for us to see running and throwing injuries ranging from hamstring strains and ankle sprains to elbow and shoulder injuries. Once we rehabilitate the athlete, we focus on prevention through appropriate stretching and strengthening programs. It is important to focus on rotator cuff muscles, as well as core and hip strengthening in order to prevent the common injuries associated with summer ball.” Our team of therapists use a wide range of exercises and activities designed to speed the healing and recovery process. In addition to physical exercise, other treatments you might see utilize the forces of electromagnetic energy, sound waves, heat and cold, and light and water. Our overall goal is to help people regain their independence, improve their lives, and avoid injury. If you find yourself on the road to recovery, let our physical therapy team be your guide! For more information regarding the physical therapy services offered at Unity Health Harris Medical Center, please contact 870.512.3276. N eyeonmag.com
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68th National Square Dance Convention® Connie Keener It’s about that time... the Governor has proclaimed June as “Square Dance Month in Georgia” and the BIG EVENT is about to happen. The 68th National Square Dance Convention® is finally here! Many dancers from all over the United States and throughout the world are coming to dance and enjoy the convention. We’ve been telling you for years “It’s more than just a dance!” We have 218 callers, 54 cuers, 23 line dance leaders, 10 contra prompters and 2 clogging leaders set to entertain as well as several exhibition groups from all across the country and a Fashion Show “Extraordinaire!” We have also planned a “Rush Hour Promenade” on the I-285 Bridge that spans from the Convention centre to Sun Trust Park (Braves Stadium), yes well be dancing over Interstate 285 on Friday afternoon. The first 1000 will receive a dance dangle! The official Kick-Off is June 26th. We will have a fun dance from 2-4 PM on Wednesday afternoon and the Opening Ceremony begins at 5PM, so get there early! There will be a lot to see and do every day till 11PM. Please join us as we are making history for Georgia. Get your registration in now, it’s not too late. www.68nsdc.org. Check out all the details in the
National Squares on line E Magazine here: http://www. nsdcnec.com/nec-publications/national-squares-online. Many of the “Peach Pits” have been working on this project for 4 or more years and are excited that this party is about to begin! We hope that everyone reading this will be joining us at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel and Cobb Galleria Centre for the big party. And to all those that have supported us along the way, we give our heartfelt gratitude. It’s been a wild ride and we couldn’t have done it without your support! Thank YOU! Sincerely, The Peach Pits N
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Dr. Edward P. Myers & Angela D. Davis founded Myers-Davis Life Coaching Institute. They both have leadership experience and are Certified Professional Life Coaches. "Doc" is the author of seven books and contributor/editor of several more. He received his Ph.D. from Drew University, is a Certified Professional Life Coach, a Certified Master Life Coach, a Certified NLP Practitioner, and a Certified Practitioner of the Law of Attraction. Angela D. Davis, received a M.S. degree in Psychology and has been successful in promotion and personal development in chambers, schools and businesses.
Getting Along with Difficult People There is not a job in the world where you won’t encounter a difficult person. People come in all shapes and sizes and most importantly, personalities. Some personalities work well together, while others can be challenging to say the least. You cannot reason with an unreasonable person, but you can use certain techniques to mitigate the situation. Determining how to deal with the various types of personalities is the key to a successful business relationship. Tips for Dealing with Challenging People The challenging personalities you may encounter in the workplace can be from employees, co-workers, contractors, or even customers. Difficult people can be characterized as perfectionists, control freaks, aggressive, know-it-alls, and even submissive. These personality traits can be positive in certain instances in the work place, but they can also be traits that clash with others. Here are some tips to help deescalate difficult situations with difficult people: Listen – The best thing you can do in any difficult situation is to listen. Give the person a chance to be
heard and feel acknowledged. Try to focus on their point of view and their feelings in the moment and don’t spend time thinking about what you want to say next. Respect – Always provide a level of respect, regardless of the respect, or lack there of, you may be given in the heat of the moment. We have all been there and we all know that emotions can get the best of us. Showing anger or retaliation during a discussion will only make things worse. Calm – Stay calm during the discussion and that will help to ensure that it stays reasonable. Emotions can cause erratic behavior and by taking a few breaths, you can keep the conversation respectable. Investigate – While the person is talking, consider what their motive truly is in the given situation. Determine if they are trying to avoid something or if they have something to gain by their disagreement. Be Inquisitive – When you are surrounded by difficult or negative people, they tend to complain. Listening to their complaints is part of the process, but one way to help minimize the complaints is to ask how they would propose to fix the issue they are so adamant about discussing in a negative manner. Don’t Forget – If you are dealing with difficult people, you must be able to forgive attitudes and comments and move forward. Being the bigger person in the situation will always work in your favor. However, don’t forget certain behaviors and interactions from that individual in the future. Avoid putting yourself in toxic situations that will cause a repeat of a past behavior. Rise Above – Remember that someone’s poor character shouldn’t cause you to stoop to their level. The old saying of “treat others as you would like to be treated” is very important in the business world. Regardless of how you are treated, always stay respectful and proper when addressing co-workers and customers. Do not respond to them emotionally and get involved in their negative behavior. N
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Notes from the Clearing Surviving Accidentally Joseph Thomas
Part VI
It could have been five minutes just as easily as it may have been an hour, either way darkness had painted over the day that was obviously finished with me. I opened my eyes when the thought of crying stopped threatening me. The pain was intense, but the thought of this pain with no end in sight was almost unbearable. The darkness surprised me, but didn’t alarm me, as it was another beautiful night. I was proud of that, proud for the sky and outside world, good job. Also, very grateful for the help of another great night in the face of what I had done to the whole of my body. I didn’t need for anything in the greatest scheme of things, but I so wanted a dry, cool night to lay in. Perhaps tomorrow I could handle more hills to climb, more obstacles to overcome, but for tonight I knew my reserves had been drowned beneath the sweaty seas of effort. I was so proud, that my eyes did tear up. I was so proud, I didn’t even attempt to build a fire or find my food. I eventually crawled to my rock, leaving my blanket unretrieved in the Jeep, and pulled myself up to the sleeping ledge and quickly fell fast asleep. It misted at one point in the night, but just enough to raise my appreciation for just how cold it had grown since the sun left me. I crawled to the Jeep and lay across the front two captain’s chairs, once I’d gotten both of them released to their most accomidating positions and pushed the center console out of its brackets to the back floorboard. I, still panting from the effort of car manipulation, curled up in my blanket and slept deep, waking to the pain in shattered moments through the night. I woke to a fully cottened sky, but the wetting clouds that misted upon me in the night were not in sight. It was one of those cloudy days where no sky was visible, but neither was the threat of rain. I appreciated the cover from the burning sun as much as I had appreciated it’s warmth the day before. My red skin was glad of the missing radiation giver, though I knew the day would be colder without it. I was so glad I’d brought along my heavy coat, as well as a lighter jacket. I might need both before this adventure was over. N
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