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In This Issue 6/ Editor’s Note
22/ Tasty Talk
7/ Trending @ ASUN
22/ Local Faces
Sum Sum Summertime Donation Furthers Student Success
9/ The Often Overlooked
I Fought the Lawn and the Lawn Won
12/ Cole’s Canine Corner Fitz
The Differences in Egg Varieties
31/ Things To Do 34/ Tales of a Transplanted Fashionista Salt Water Heals Everything (even Poison Ivy)
37/ Batesville Area Arts Council
14/ Cherri Design
39/ Thyme Enough
17/ DownTown Guide
40/ In The Field with Randy
Toxins in Your Home 101
18/ A Minute in Mich’s Mind 20/ Seniors, Can We Talk? Get Your Eyes Examined
21/ Unity Health Harris
Psychiatric Care Coming Soon
Fresh Basil Pesto
Sheath Blight, Blasts and the Smuts
42/ Cover Story
Brood Farm - John & Ashley Beller
46/ Notes from the Clearing The Weight of One Sock
52/ Things To Do
Editor’s Note
Sum Sum Summertime Joseph Thomas
Well, a week away from July and it feels fairly cool outside. I have the feeling of empending heat though, as the deerflies fight to feast upon my lawn mowing remains. I have noticed the mosquitoes seem faster this year, at least compared to last years lumbering giants. Perhaps I am just getting slower. Well, here is to your lemondade being cold and your Summer lasting just as long as you want it to. Speaking of mowing, check out Scott Parker’s battle via mower vs lawn, where he wages war with his wit and mechanical grass eater (when it will start), Randy Chlapecka talks Smuts (among other things), Caroline Beauchamp delves into eye care and insurance and Cherri Rodgers touches on household toxins. Michelle Foshee tells us about the psychiatric care coming soon to Unity Health-Harris Medical Center, Hannah Rogers explains the differences in egg varieties, ASU Newport tells of an alumnus’ way of giving back and Kacey Burge covers John and Ashley Beller of Brood Farm and the adversity they’ve risen above to get back to their home
and their family oriented goals. I have another episode of The Weight of One Sock, Sandy and Nelson Barnett speak Pesto, Cole Keller introduces Fitz and Leigh Keller shares her and Cole’s beach tips. See photo by Robert O. Seat what is on Mich’s mind this month, we have faces and things to do and much more, so take a break and cool yourself with a good read. Remember, 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 would like to see more content from your hometown, please email me at eyeonjoseph@gmail.com with any story leads, weddings or community events you’d like to share. N
HopePlace Newport Joseph Thomas The HopePlace Newport is in the process of instituting a nationally acclaimed program called Earn While You Learn, so that expectant women and new mothers can earn baby clothes, diapers and other necessities by learning. The program pairs a woman with a client advocate who meets with her every week. Every lesson earns her $10 in Baby Bucks and completed homework earns her another $3. The baby bucks can be spent in HopePlace's Baby Boutique. The relationship with a loving advocate, acquiring life skills, as well as earning baby bucks are motivation for young parents to continue coming weekly to learn positive parenting strategies. Some of the topics covered are: First Trimester, Nutrition, Bonding with Your Baby, Newborn Care, Breast Feeding Basics, Postpartum, Time Management and Prenatal Care. The HopePlace knows that this program makes a positive impact on the lives of mothers and a lifelong impact on their children. It is the heartbeat of their ministry. Their mission is to break the cycles of neglect and abuse. They are seeking men, women and businesses to partner with them in this endeavor. Your donation could help a family earn items they need and gain the knowledge they need to be successful. Help them provide encouragement and restore dignity, self-worth and purpose to so many if you can. Contact HopePlace Newport at 704.280.6253 for Dr. Greg Dills, 870.723.4149 for Robin Caldwell or email hopeplacenewport@gmail.com. N 6 Bald Knob . Batesville . Bradford . Cave City . Melbourne . Mnt. View . Newport . Southside . Swifton . Tuckerman
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An alumnus from Arkansas State UniversityNewport’s Energy Control Technology program recently donated an air conditioning unit to the program to help further student success. Gary Toney works for the City of Jonesboro’s Engineering Department. As a graduate of the Energy Control Technology program at ASUN-Marked Tree, Toney and his wife Anita decided they wanted to give back to the program that helped give him his start. ‘’I really enjoyed the program and got a lot out of it,” Toney said. “I’ve been wanting to do something for a long time that would benefit everyone in the program.” This piece of equipment will be utilized by ASUN’s Energy Control Technology students to sharpen their skills and better understand the types of units they may see after entering the workforce. Toney serves on an advisory board for ASUN and said it’s beneficial to get hands-on training. “I thought about doing a scholarship for students in the program but realized I could do a donation like this that would give all students in the program a chance to learn,” Toney said.
The Toney’s partnered with Mark Morris from Mark Morris Construction, Fonda Eaton with FAE Properties, LLC and Midsouth Distributing USA to donate the 407c outdoor air conditioning unit. Morris builds houses in Jonesboro and said he is always working to make houses more efficient. “I felt like donating to the technical college could help in the mission to build more efficient homes as well as help to give back to the community,” Morris said. The Energy Control Technology program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service and maintain the operating conditions of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Emphasis is placed on the repair and installation of residential and commercial heating and cooling systems. Students who have completed the program have been employed by companies like Nestlé, Ritter Communications, Butterball LLC, public school systems, and commercial and residential air conditioning contractors. N
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The Often Overlooked
I Fought the Lawn and the Lawn Won 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.
Every year as July wraps Arkansas in its’ sweaty embrace, I am reminded of my least favorite summer activity. I could be mushroom hunting, arrowhead hunting, or maybe even fishing, but NOOOOO.... the yard needs mowing. I mean, come on, if I try to grow tomatos, they die. If I plant flowers, they die. But grass that I did not ask to grow, grass that I have done everything in my power to kill, THRIVES. I do not water it, I do not fertilize it, and yet it lives. And since, apparently, bad intent, malicious thoughts, harsh language, or prayer, have no effect on grass, I mow. And when I mow, I mow with a vengence. I once read a book on how to maintain a healthy lawn, and I do everything it said not to do. I mow early, I mow wet, I mow short. I have been known to purposefully dull my blades so the grass tears instead of cutting cleanly. The grass laughs. I bought a new high powered weed killer and my grass prepared a tray of cheese and crackers as hors d’oeuvres. Just to be clear, I do not have a lawn. I have a yard. A country yard. I have toad frogs, which I swerve for, and Velvet ants for which I do not swerve. There are crawdad towers that go off like landmines when you run over one. Oak galls and sweetgum balls are a very real danger for any onlookers. There are mole tunnels, deer flies, and a wasp nest in the cedar tree.
Honestly, the first couple of mowings of the year are not that bad. The weather is cool, I’m inspired by the respite from winter and the grass is tender. But by July, the new has worn off. It’s hot, it’s dry, and my patience for yard work is as gone as the cool sping days. The gas can is always empty. The first twenty pulls on the starter rope are invariably just for show. The mower will start only when my head hurts and I am two pulls away from whiplash. This is usually when I remember that I forgot to roll up the garden hose. So I let go of the handle and the mower dies. I roll up the hose. Pull, Pull... Nose bleed in 3,2,...mower starts, and off we go.... Three hours later, after numerous cool down breaks, two gallons of ice water, and a probable tee-shirt change, I stumble into the house, caked with grass and dirt, mosquito bitten, wasp stung,and lets just say, a bit disenchanted with country living. But during my mowing time, I think. And what do I think? Well I’m glad you asked.... I think that if they could genetically cross rice with Bermuda grass, we could feed the world. From my yard. I think that if America can put a scientific go-cart on Mars and it last 15 years, we ought to be able to build a weedeater that will start. First Pull. EVERYTIME! I think I want a lawnmower designed by Conan the Barbarian. One with spikes and leather, and capable of mulching a weedeater that will not start. Spitting fire on demand would be a plus. I think I’d rather be fishing. Heck. I’d rather be having my toes nibbled off by Piranha. And most of all. I think I’m ready for Fall. But until then, May your mower start first pull, your gas can be full, and your dog poop dry. N
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Toxins in Your Home 101
Cherri Rodgers has a B.S. In Interior Design from UCA. She is active in several local ministries & community projects. Most of all, she values time with her family and grandson. Cherri's Interior Design is available for both residential & commercial design or decorating needs. Cherri now has The Kitchen Shop at 2485 Harrison St. for all your kitchen needs.
In discussing plants over the past few months, several toxic chemicals showed up repeatedly. These toxins piqued my curiosity, so I researched the most repeated ones. Here is some information about these poisons commonly found in our homes. Formaldehyde is a strong smelling, colorless, flammable chemical used in many products in our country. In nature, formaldehyde is released in forest fires. However, it does not accumulate in the environment, as within a few hours it is broken down by sunlight or bacteria in the water and soil. Formaldehyde is one of the most common indoor air pollutants found in many construction materials. Some of the most highly concentrated products are plywood, particle board, medium density fiberboard (MDF) and paneling. In July 2010, Congress passed a bill limiting the amount of formaldehyde emissions from these wood products. The EPA recommends using exterior-grade pressed woods in your home, as it emits less. Be sure to ask about formaldehyde content, before purchasing any pressed-wood, such as cabinets, furniture or building materials. It also off-gases from paint, varnish, floor finishes, carpet backing, adhesives and foam insulation. Also, automobile manufacturers use this chemical in making components for brake shoes, transmissions, axles, engine blocks, door panels and electrical systems. This toxin is found in many of the products we use every day. These include toilet paper, kleenex, paper towels, napkins, paper product coatings, wax paper, grocery bags and permanent-press fabrics. It is also found in cosmetics (banned in Japan and Sweden), topical creams, personal hygiene products, antiseptics and products that prevent the growth of bacteria. Some topical medicines that dry the skin, such as wart treatments, contain formaldehyde. Urinary tract infections are often treated with a derivative of formaldehyde. It is found in cleaning supplies, disinfectants, fertilizers, wrinkle resisters, fire retardants, water repellants and glues. It is found indoors in tobacco smoke, as well as heating and cooking fuels, such as gas, kerosene and wood. It is also used as a preservative in some foods. Of course, we are most familiar with formaldehyde as embalming fluid to preserve human remains. In the U.S., it is approved for use in manufacturing animal feed, which we eventually ingest into our bodies. Aquarists use it as treatment for parasites. Industrial
uses include germicide, fungicide, and a preservative in medical labs and mortuaries. Formaldehyde is a significant danger to our health. In 2011, US National Toxicology Program stated that formaldehyde is “known to be a human carcinogen.� A few of the health issues brought on by this toxin include headaches, asthma (especially childhood), difficulty breathing, coughing, nausea, skin issues (often due to fabrics) and dermatitis. It also causes irritation and a burning sensation in nose, throat and eyes. In addition, the EPA research indicates a rare type of throat cancer, especially in mobile home residents. The good news is that we can cut down on toxins in our homes, as there are many healthy options to cleaning our environment. We will explore these options soon! N
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Watermelons. For more details, please call 870.283.5301 or visit www.cavecitywatermelonfestival.com. Also, find us on facebook.com/cavecitywatermelonfestival or twitter: @CCMelonFest. Thursday 26 will be headlined by the Southern Gospel sounds of the Lefevre Quartet. Mo Pitney will be Friday 27’s bluegrass headliner. Saturday night, the 28th, you can find Little Texas on stage singing all of their country number one hits. Admission to the three day festival is free thanks to the generosity of the event sponsors. N
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A Minute in Mich's Mind As a fellow business owner, I know that each day you make numerous decisions including schedules, work orders, planning, safety, and general maintenance – all as part of your “job.” It’s probably also up to you to pay the bills, pay your employees, buy the toilet paper (yes, even this), and hopefully provide for yourself and your family, too. The daily decisions of how to best spend each hard-earned dollar aren’t ones you take lightly. So, naturally, you want to know that the insurance premium you pay provides the best insurance coverage to protect yourself and your business against disaster. Since disaster comes in many different forms, you’ll need coverage for fire and weather claims; unforeseen events like an injury to your customer/ property; mistakes made by you or your employees or even accidents that happen on your premises. What if a claim occurs that prevents you from occupying your building? In a perfect world, there would be one business owner policy that fits every business owner’s needs for every risk; however, since a food truck needs very different coverages than a doctor’s office or retail store, this one policy just cannot exist. Most insurance agencies sell general insurance policies which include some basic coverages such as property, general liability, and crime. Some also allow an addition of coverages that you choose – based on your business needs. Some examples are commercial auto, business interruption, equipment breakdown, cyber insurance, inland marine, and workers compensation. These policies can be issued quickly, inexpensively and are a good fit for many business owners. However, they can also be filled with exclusions and limitations that a business owner isn’t prepared for at the time of a loss. So, how is a business person to know what kind of insurance coverage they need? First, working with a knowledgeable agent, you can rest assured that you don’t have critical gaps in coverage that leave you in financial ruin or exposed to expensive legal claims; secondly, realizing that your business insurance policy is
one of the most important decisions you will make as a business owner and allocating time to discuss the details of your business thoroughly with your agent, and allowing plenty of time (30 days is best) for your agent to evaluate and determine the best policy to protect your business. Since choosing the right business or commercial insurance plan for your business can be very confusing, our team at Randy Reichardt Insurance has developed many different options and programs to meet the needs of our business or commercial insurance clients in the Batesville area and throughout the state of Arkansas. Our agents can design a specialized package according to your property, liability, and casualty needs. We are also proactive in identifying any factors that may increase your premiums or change your risk as well as provide consulting and risk management options to protect your business. Whether you are a retailer, wholesaler, contractor, service provider or manufacturer – we can tailor a package to meet your specific needs and requirements. Give us a call today and start talking with an agent about your unique needs. Then rest assured you will have made another great decision for your business. Michelle has been a licensed Property/Casualty & Life/Health agent since 2007. Before joining Randy and the Reichardt Insurance Agency, she was the owner of multiple small businesses. Outside of work Michelle enjoys volunteering, beekeeping, reading, and travel with her family. She loves being mom to daughter Bailey, and fur-kid Abby.
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Newport Weekend Clinic Helps Save Weekend Plans: One Patient at a Time Annie Solis
What do you do when allergy symptoms worsen before an all-day tournament? Or an itchy poison ivy rash starts spreading on Friday evening? Or you have a suspicious insect bite on your arm that you’re not sure should wait until Monday to be seen by a medical professional? Unfortunately, illnesses and injuries can happen during the weekend, when many physician offices are closed, which could lead to expensive emergency room bills or driving out of town for care. The Newport Weekend Clinic, formerly the After Hours Clinic, offers medical care for those moments. The new name (Newport Weekend Clinic) better describes the clinic’s purpose of providing quality medical care in a setting that is convenient and cost effective. “We know many families’ busy lives don’t stop when the weekend starts. It’s important to offer access to care in a clinic setting for things that aren’t serious or life-threatening so patients can enjoy the weekend without the worry, and avoid large medical bills,” said Robert Wright, Associate Administrator of Physician Services. Kathleen Maples, APRN, sees patients at the Newport Weekend Clinic on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The Newport Weekend Clinic accepts all private insurance, Arkansas Works, Medicare, and Medicaid. Patients with a life-threatening or serious illness or injury should always call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. The Newport Weekend Clinic is located inside the WRMC Medical Complex at 2200 Malcolm Avenue in Newport with no appointment necessary. For more questions, call (870) 512-2550 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, or (870) 512-2560 Monday through Thursday. The WRMC Medical Complex Newport is an affiliate of White River Health System (WRHS). N
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Caroline Beauchamp is a local insurance agent for M & P Insurance & Investment Services. She offers personalized life and health insurance solutions and is known for her widelypublished informational column, ‘Caroline, Can We Talk?’.
Gotten your eyes examined recently? When Ruth and I had lunch I told her several have called about their eye exam for new glasses. Why did I get a bill? Why is the bill more than my vision insurance copay? Here’s how it should work. If you have a Medicare Supplement plan that provides an annual asymptomatic eye exam (that’s an eye exam to check your vision and not related to a medical condition), you should not be billed or owe anything IF you go to a participating provider (that’s someone who agreed to participate in the program offered by your insurance company). If you have vision insurance, you should only be billed for your copay. Don said he went to a participating provider who is an ophthalmologist. An ophthalmologist is trained to treat and manage eye diseases, prescribe glasses and contact lenses but is also licensed to practice medicine and surgery. Don had his annual eye exam and got a bill for $89. In addition to having a Medicare Supplement plan that provides an annual asymptomatic eye exam at no cost, he has a vision plan with an annual eye exam copay of $10. Don was unhappy and confused
as to why he got a bill. I contacted the provider on his behalf and asked questions about his bill. The reason Don was billed $89 was because the ophthalmologist diagnosed him with a cataract. His office visit was “coded” a medical procedure by his provider and it was processed through Medicare and his Medicare Supplement plan. (Claims are processed the way your provider’s office “codes” your visit.) If he had only had an eye exam without a diagnosis, he would have owed -0-. Rita went to a participating provider who is an optometrist. An optometrist is trained to treat and manage eye diseases, prescribe glasses and contact lenses and remove foreign bodies from the eye. Rita had her annual eye exam and got a bill for $119 – she was unhappy as well. Her Medicare Supplement plan does not provide an annual asymptomatic eye exam at no cost but she does have a vision plan with a $10 copay for an annual eye exam. After checking into this for Rita, she got a bill because she neglected to tell the optometrist’s office that she had a vision plan. Once she provided her vision insurance information she only owes the $10 copay (instead of $119). If all you want is an annual eye exam to check your vision for glasses or contacts, tell your provider’s office that before your exam. The “cost” of your annual eye exam will be determined by the services you receive (and how it was coded) and if you see a participating provider - not whether you see an ophthalmologist or optometrist. I hope Don’s and Rita’s experiences help you “see” how important it is to communicate with your provider’s office. Got questions – call 501-868-6650 and say “Caroline, can we talk?”. N
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Psychiatric Care Coming Soon 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.
Unity Health — Harris Medical Center is proud to announce it will soon be opening a behavioral health unit designed specifically for adult psychiatric care. The new unit will create an opportunity to better the health of patients and families throughout Newport and the surrounding areas of Jackson County, through compassionate care. The additional unit will also provide career opportunities for 25 new positions including clerical and clinical roles. To learn more about the behavioral health unit or to pursue a career at Unity Health – Harris Medical Center, please contact Michelle Foshee at (870) 512-3081 or visit unity-health.org/ harris-medical-center. ABOUT UNITY HEALTH – HARRIS MEDICAL CENTER (NEWPORT): Unity Health – Harris Medical Center is a 133-bed
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facility with complete inpatient and outpatient care. The Harris Medical Center staff believes in the power of people to create great care. Harris Medical Center is more than 225 healthcare professionals strong and works hard every day to create a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community they call home. In addition to the main campus, Unity Health – Harris Medical Center’s network includes Unity Health - Medical Clinic, Unity Health Internal Medicine, Unity Health - Women’s Clinic, Unity Health - Pediatric Clinic, Unity Health - Continuity Care Clinic, Unity Health – Green Family Practice Clinic, Unity Health – Harris OB/GYN Clinic, Unity Health – Harris Podiatric Clinic, Unity Health – Harris Surgical Clinic and Unity Health Newport Primary Care Clinic. N
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Tasty Talk
The Differences in Egg Varieties
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
Eggs are a typical breakfast item in our society. Some people think that the only type of eggs are those that come from a chicken. However, there are many different types of eggs, as they are laid by every bird species. As we discuss a few popular birds, we will see that each type of egg provides its own benefits. First, eggs provide many benefits to the body. While they are high in nutritional content, benefits vary among different bird varieties how they are raised and fed. Even though eggs have a bad reputation for being high in cholesterol, they do not affect blood cholesterol and raise good cholesterol levels. In addition, eggs contain choline, a very important nutrient when grouped with B vitamins, which most people do not get sufficient amounts in their diet. They also contain antioxidants that are good for maintaining eye health, high in protein, and contain essential amino acids important for proper growth and functioning. The most popular and familiar egg comes from a chicken. Chicken eggs can be found in grocery stores, as well as local farmers like Brood Farm and Mansfield Farm. They have a high water content, making the whites easy to whip. Chicken eggs contain an equal amount of white and yolk, making them good for baking.
Duck eggs are a baker’s preference, as they are about 50 percent bigger, richer, and creamier than chicken eggs. As a result, cakes and pastries are fluffier and lighter. Due to their hard shell, duck eggs stay fresher longer and have a longer shelf life. Their taste can change according to the nutrition of the duck, but they are much richer than chicken eggs, as well as fattier due to having more yolk. People with a chicken egg allergy or sensitivity can often eat duck eggs. Overall, duck eggs have a higher fat content, contain more protein and cholesterol than chicken eggs. In addition, they contain more minerals and vitamins and are full of omega-3 fatty acids. Up until the twentieth century, turkey eggs were a regular offering on restaurant menus. They are about 50 percent larger than chicken eggs and just slightly larger than duck eggs. Nineteenth century chefs believed that they made better sauces and baked goods than other fowl eggs. Turkey eggs are much richer in flavor and are one of the most nutritious eggs. Their taste is almost identical to chicken eggs due to the balance between the egg white and yolk. Turkey eggs are the best eggs for pregnant women, as they are a good source of folic acid and vitamin B12. In addition to their high content of omega-3s and omega-6s, turkey eggs help brain development and maintain a healthy immune system. Overall, eggs aid in proper growth and development. Their vitamins and minerals help to maintain good health. Each bird species offers a different flavor, size, and nutritional content. So the next time you fry up some eggs, try a different fowl egg. N
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Rotary Club Community Award Winners Amanda H. Dickey The Rotary Club of Batesville would like to congratulate: George Latus who won the Making a Difference Service Award, Ranotta Marlow who earned the Doctor/Nurse/Care Worker of the Year, Mary Beth Frensley who took home the Outstanding Community Service Award, Amber Barnett of Batesville High School as Educator of the Year and Officer Cord Davidson for Role Model of the Year. N
On Saturday, June 4, representatives from the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission and the local chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation visited the more than 30 children who live at the Arkansas Sheriffs' Youth Ranch. The groups hosted a fishing derby for the children and also taught them gun safety and how to call turkey. The ASYR is a Batesville-based nonprofit organization that serves children from across Arkansas. The ranch was founded by the sheriffs of Arkansas in
1976 to be a home for the state's children who were abandoned, abused and neglected. The organization is more than 90% funded by philanthropic dollars and has helped raise more than 2,050 children over the last 41 years. The ASYR is also a real working Ranch with over one hundred head of Hereford cattle and other animals that the children and staff raise. To learn more about the ASYR story or to support its mission, visit www. YouthRanches.com. N JULY 2018
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Ozark Gateway Announces Regional Tourism Awards Cathy Drew The Ozark Gateway Tourist Council held their annual tourism appreciation banquet at the Batesville Recreation Center on Friday, April 27th. Guest Speaker David Bazzel spoke of the many unique attractions the area has to promote tourism, and inspired attendees to be innovative about creating and finding new ways to entice visitors. The event featured the presentation of this year’s local tourism finalists and award winners recognizing the outstanding efforts of businesses, media, and individuals to promote tourism in the region. The Partner’s in Tourism awards are given to region businesses that go above and beyond in helping OGTC promote the region. The 2018 Partner’s in Tourism are; North Arkansas Electric Cooperative, First Community
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Melba Theater recieving their award
Henry Boyce recieving Tom Biggs Award
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Fredamae Gamblin and Bob Carius recognized as Tom Biggs finalists
Bank, FutureFuel, Areawide Media, Citizens Bank, and WRD Entertainment. The Tom Biggs Award is named after the late Tom Biggs, a Sharp County native who retired in Batesville. Tom sold over 100 memberships in Independence County, and then traveled to other counties to help with their sales each year. OGTC honors his memory with the annual “Tom Biggs Award” for outstanding service to tourism. This year’s Tom Biggs Award Finalists included: Bob Carius, Main Street Batesville; Henry Boyce, Depot Days, Newport; and Fredamae Gamblin, Hardy A&PT, with the award going to Henry Boyce, who manages the 20 year-old heritage festival, Depot Days, dedicated to the preservation of the early history of rock ‘n’ roll in Jackson County as well as the Rock ‘n Roll Highway 67 Museum located in Newport. The 2018 Volunteer Award was given to Paul & Ginger Bauer. “Ginger and her husband work many hours traveling the region, and Ginger is our blogger keeping our social media fresh and up to date”, says Cathy Drew, executive director. Two President’s awards were presented this year and Renee Janes received the first honor of the night. “Renee Janes does so much for our region. She is constantly on the move, attending events, reviewing attractions and writing stories. She always has a smile on her face and really helps promote our area,” said Adam Davis, President of the Ozark Gateway Board. The second President’s award was given to Kyle Christopher. “I was happy to present the President’s award to Kyle. He has infectious enthusiasm and an untiring work ethic. His work in Batesville and Independence County has really helped boost tourism. He was instrumental in creating the “Experience Independence” branding and has worked with other tourism leaders to create a lot of momentum in our region,” said Davis. The annual Media Award recognizes contributions to area tourism through public media and is named after the late Wilson Powell, the first secretary/treasurer of the Gateway Board, a business manager and staff newsman for the Batesville Guard. Powell wrote most of the
Villager Journal Rep accepting Wilson Powell Media Support Award
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Gateway features promoting the region during his 25 year service to the Council Board. The finalists for the Wilson Powell Media Support Award winner were: White River Current, Calico Rock; K Kountry Radio, Thayer and the Villager Journal, Salem. The Villager Journal was named the 2018 Wilson Powell Media Support of the Year. In addition to the annual awards, the Council added a new award this year, Member of the Year. The inaugural Ozark Gateway Region Member of the Year was given to the Melba Theater, recognizing their dedication for reviving the Melba and for working tirelessly to attract new visitors to the area. Adam Davis, who served as President of the Board from 2012-2018, was also recognized at the event. “We’ve been so honored to have him serve the region for the past 6 years. We’ve accomplished so much with his leadership. His energy and love for our Ozarks is contagious. I look forward to having him serve on the board for many years to come. He is a great mentor said,” says Crystal Crow, who will assume the role of President. Ozark Gateway Region is a non-profit regional tourism association promoting Fulton, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp and Stone counties in North Central Arkansas. For area information call 1-800264-0316 or visit www.ozarkgateway.com. N
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Batesville Welcomes Delta Region Volleyball High Performance Camp Kyle Christopher The Batesville Community Center and Aquatics Park recently welcomed volleyball players, coaches, and family members from across Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee for the Delta Region Volleyball HighPerformance Camp. The Delta Region High-Performance Program is designed for players who have been identified as having the potential to travel up the USA Volleyball Athlete Pipeline as their careers progress and is a regional branch of USA Volleyball’s National HP Program. The Delta Region host an Invitational High Performance (HP) Camp each May for the top athletes in the region, ages 12-16. The camp is a 2-day training camp that includes sustained athlete training that is consistent with USAV National criteria and standards. Throughout the season, athletes are given an
opportunity to try-out for one of the 72 spots offered for the invitational camp. When asked about their experience hosting this event in Batesville for the first time, Joanie Williams of Delta Region Volleyball stated “I think you would have enjoyed hearing our coaches, parents, and players speak of the Batesville Community Center. They were all extremely impressed with the facility! I have a feeling that several Mayors will be hearing about the need for a similar facility in their cities.” The Batesville Advertising and Promotions Commission awarded Delta Region Volleyball $1,460.00 for hosting the event as part of the event grant program, which encourages organizations to host events in the area to generate hotel stays. N
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Vet IQ Pet Care Ribbon Cutting Shelly Hendrix
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Vet IQ Petcare, Thursday, May 31, which is located at 3150 Harrison Street in Batesville. Vet IQ Petcare delivers affordable and convenient veterinary services in a friendly environment. They have transparent pricing, no appointment necessary and excellent veterinary care from licensed professionals. To learn more about Vet IQ Petcare please contact them at 833-838-4792 or visit their website ww.vetiqpetcare. com. N
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INTIMIDATOR, INC. ANNOUNCES NEW MANUFACTURING FACILITY Janelle Shell
Intimidator Inc. Employees (left to right) Dough Smith – Representative from the Governor’s office, Crystal Johnson – CEO, Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Vonda Halford – Independence County Economic Development Commission, Becky Foster – Owner, Vice President – Intimidator, Inc., Robert Foster – Owner, Intimidator, Inc., Independence County Judge Robert Griffin, Rusty Branscum – Intimidator, Inc. CFO, Batesville Mayor Rick Elumbaugh, Jim Whitson – Engineering Director, Intimidator, Inc., Roger Wright – COO, Intimidator Inc.
The Intimidator Group announced today the construction of a new 200,000 square foot manufacturing facility at its new manufacturing campus at 1525 White Drive in Batesville. The manufacturing building, announced at a groundbreaking ceremony, will be the first of three planned expansions at the 38-acre campus. Intimidator, Inc. has experienced exceptional growth since its inception in late 2013, fueled by market acceptance of Intimidator’s side-by-side UTVs, their partnership with Mahindra USA, and the success of Spartan Mowers. The time has arrived for a significant addition of space in order to position Intimidator, Inc. for continued success and the contribution to the economy of their hometown of Batesville, Independence County, and the surrounding area. The new Intimidator, Inc. facility will more than double existing operating space. Plans for the new facility include receiving and warehousing for purchased materials, assembly operations, and finished goods warehousing and shipping. The present facility will continue to house fabrication and coating operations. Phases 2 and 3 will quickly follow and are set to include corporate headquarters, a state-of-the-art training facility and a powder coating operation facility. Intimidator, Inc. is a prime example of a community joining forces to see business succeed. Owners Robert and Becky Foster as well as Roger Wright, COO for Intimidator,
Inc. were passionate in describing their appreciation the company has for the many groups who have supported their efforts. Especially helpful were the efforts of Governor, Asa Hutchinson, his office, and the AEDC-- County Judge, Robert Griffin, the Quorum Court, and the Economic Development Committee-- Mayor Elumbaugh, the City Council, the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, and UACCB who have all assisted and encouraged the company’s growth. “Our stated target in 2016 at the Governor’s visit was to invest over $12 million in buildings and equipment and create 400 new jobs by the year 2021. This new world class campus and building keeps us on track to reach that goal.” Wright explained. As the company constructs this new facility, they have also been mindful of incorporating a lean way of thinking. Lean manufacturing involves continual efforts to eliminate or reduce waste and add value. Exciting days are ahead for this company which has chosen to dig their roots deeper in their hometown as their network of dealers continues to grow across the country. Intimidator, Inc. also serves as the parent company to Bad Dawg Accessories, the Ground Hog Max, Gourmet Guru Grills and ENVY – Neighborhood Vehicles. For more information, visit www.intimidatorgroup. com. N
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City of Southside Ribbon Cutting Shelly Hendrix
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the City of Southside, Wednesday, June 20. The site for the new City Hall is located at 2181 Batesville Blvd in Southside. The City of Southside has made great strides in the past few year and they are excited to get started on their new home! For more information you may contact Mayor Ray Bowman at 870-251-4026. N
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Trendsetter Kyle Christopher In 2012, Batesville made the decision to transition into the future with a state-of-the-art facility set to improve quality of life for locals and draw others from around Arkansas. Citizens came together and voted to construct a $22 million Community Center and Aquatics Park. Mayor Rick Elumbaugh credited residents for stepping up in support of the initiative and for their unwavering determination to make Batesville the most progressive and innovative city in the state. The award-winning structure opened to enthusiastic crowds in the summer of 2017 and has received hundreds of thousands of visits since. The modern, 105,000 square foot Community Center and Aquatics Park designed by ETC Engineers and Architects was recognized by the Arkansas Recreation and Parks Association as “Facility of the Year.” Arkansas Business awarded the area four Trendsetter City Awards, including the Wellness Award for the expansive new community center and other notable projects, such as bike paths and excellent outdoor activities. With a 29,000 square foot gym, running track, workout center, indoor pools, an outdoor aquatic park and much more,
the Center aims to effectively improve the health and lives of residents throughout Independence County. The community center welcomes guests with open, contemporary architecture, large windows, and lounge areas throughout with multi-level views of the stunning mountains surrounding the area. Upon entering, visitors find a spacious fitness room with a special floor and sound system to accommodate a range of group classes covering a variety of styles and challenge levels, such as yoga, Pilates, tai chi, Zumba, and other aerobics. Fitness needs are amply met by the large workout center, which includes treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, and weight-lifting equipment with personalized access to internet, television, and virtual reality trails. The center's upper level offers various meeting rooms outfitted with kitchens and the latest technology to host seminars and events. Large-scale events are available to the public in the community center’s enormous gym, which can accommodate three high-school regulation basketball courts or six regular-sized volleyball courts, along with an adjacent commercial kitchen. Beyond tournaments, the gym frequently hosts other kinds of events, from
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banquets to trade shows to concerts seating up to 3,000 attendees. This feature has made a positive impact on the city’s economy and contributed to the region’s recent increase in annual tourism. This section of the facility also features a running track and racquetball courts. Just outside the center are tennis courts as well. Many come for a favorite segment of the new center—the Aquatics Park. Locals can purchase monthly memberships, but anyone can enjoy the facility for a $5 day pass. This includes a huge central pool with a zipline and towering water slides, a diving area, a kids’ splash zone and aquatic playground, an adult pool, and a lazy river. Those who want to soak in the sun or bask in the shade will find an abundance of seating options. The community center also offers an indoor pool area with swim lanes, perfect for competitions or avid swimmers, and a therapeutic pool. With the new addition, the community has begun to achieve greater goals in fitness. Day and night, people come to exercise, socialize, play, and learn. The center aims to include all sectors of society. For example, the large capacity allows swim classes for youth to occur while seniors engage in water aerobics nearby. In this way, Batesville is improving multiple areas of general wellness while drawing in individuals and organizations from further away. Few communities of similar size offer so much in a public space. N
Local Faces Things To Do Batesville UACCB Class B CDL with School Bus Endorsement The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville’s Community and Technical Education department is offering Class B CDL training with school bus endorsement from 8am to 3pm on July 9, 10 & 13. Course fee is $150, classes held in UACCB’s Row Johns Library conference room. zach.harber@uaccb.edu 870.612.2082.
UACCB First Responder Summer Course 4 to 8pm Mondays & Tuesdays July 16 through August 14. This 40 hour class is a pre-requisite to EMT Basic Training, course fee is $125, textbook $133 plus tax and classes held in UACCB’s Nursing Allied Health Building, room 914. communityed@uaccb.edu 870.612.2082. Kids College This is a summer enrichment program designed to spark the imagination and expand the knowledge of
youth entering 1-6 grades. Join this Safari Adventure exploring Africa. 1-3 grades July 9-13 from 8:30am to 3pm. 4-6 grades July 16-20 from 8:30am to 3pm. 870.612.2082.
Bad Boy Splash and Dash and Super Sprint Adult Triatholon Please visit https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/ Batesville/BadBoySplashandDash for more information or to register for this July 14th event. Independence County Fair July 16-21 at the Independence County Fairgrounds. Basic Motors 101 Industrial Motors represent the largest single electrical end use in the U.S. economy. This one day course will identify cost effective applications of mature proven technologies that, if implemented by facilities magagers, may reduce industrial motor energy use at your business by nearly 20%. July 18, 8:30am to 4:30pm at UACCB. Contact Bob Kucheravy at (501) 682.7327. Cave City Watermelon Festival July 26-28 in Cave City at noon. 870.793.3382 www.cavecitywatermelonfestival.com. JULY 2018
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Friends With Food Allergies On Saturday, July 28th at 12pm, we will be visiting Stewart Produce’s farm (120 W. Prosperity Rd, Poughkeepsie). We will be learning about growing all natural produce, the different varieties of produce, and more. Carpooling is available upon request. Anyone is welcome to attend, regardless of diet. For more information, please contact Hannah at (870) 283-2343. Batesville’s Farmer’s Market 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays at 7am in the Main St. Pocket Park. The Kitchen Shop & Hananel Bakery July 14th from 11:30am-12:30pm, The Kitchen Shop will be hosting a cooking demonstration of a stovetop smoker. July 19th at 4pm, Hananel Bakery will be hosting a sugar free baking class, $25. For more information, please contact The Kitchen Shop at 870.569.8181. Maxfield Park Concert August 4 at noon. 75th White River Water Carnival
campus July 12 and 19. To register or for more info email Michael Nowlin at michael_nowlin@asun.edu or Matthew Wheeley at matthew_wheeley@asun.edu. ASUN Movies in the Park June 14 from 8:30 to 10:30pm, Star Wars: The Last Jedi will be playing. In the event of inclement weather, movies will move to the Newport Business Resource Center, 201 Hazel Street. Free for all! Arkansas Steel Associates Bluesday Tuesday July 17 from 7 to 9pm, featuring The Billy Jones Band. 870.523.1009. Free admission, concessions will be provided by the Downtown Newport Farmers Market. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to Frankie’s Place, 306 Front Street. The Artist in U by Unity Health - Elementary Join Donna Hohn and Debra Jackson in painting your favorite pet’s portrait July 25 from 10:30 to noon in the Downtown Newport Park. From 12:30 to 2pm, join Dewana McIntosh in her art class. Space is limited for both workshops, so please RSVP by calling 870.523.3618 to reserve your child’s spot.
River Country Concert The River Country Concert will feature The Memphis Yahoos on Thursday, July 26. Sponsored by M&P Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Banking, Insurance and Investment Services, the The Caregiver Support Group provides opportunities concert is free and fun for all ages. Show begins at for you to talk with others who really understand what 7 p.m. on the Terry Scoggins Memorial Stage in you are going through. Join us every second Thursday downtown Newport. In the event of inclement weather, at 5:15 p.m. in the WRMC Josephine Raye Rogers the concert will move to Frankie’s Place, 306 Front Women’s Center Conference Center. Contact Deanna Street. Green at 870.307.1406 for more information. Jackson County Library Children July 11: Jacksonport State Park Melbourne presentation / July 18: South of the boarder music / Recycling Program July 25: Designing a guitar / Aug. 1: The Kinders concert The City of Melbourne has implemented a finale with hot dog cookout. (all at 10am). For Tweens comprehensive recycling program to collect aluminum, & Teens July 5: “Bead” le Mania / July 12: Disney singmetal cans, plastics, paper and cardboard. The collection along / July 19: Trivia contest and book spine lyrics / site is located at 300 Circle Drive, next to the Izard July 26: Sock Hop party. (all at 2pm). County Sheriff's Office off Hwy 9 Spur. Collection dates Manna are Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from noon-4pm. Manna Food Pantry is located in the Newport Flatten all boxes. Pizza delivery boxes are OK but no Pentecostal Church of God at 205 Ray Street in wax-coated or frozen food boxes. Newport. They open every Tuesday at 8 a.m. until food www.mymelbournearkansas.com is gone. First Tuesday of every month is for Jackson County pickups only. They have partnered with the Mountain View NEA food bank in jonesboro. Donate to the pantry by www.yourplaceinthemountains.com. contacting Gail Poole at 501-473-1560 or log on to www.newportpcg.com. Accepting food donations. Newport Vendor applications are now available for this Riverside Park event on Saturday, Sept. 8.
Farmers Electric Bright Star Children’s Theater July 3 from 10 to 11 am. The play “African Tales” at the Jackson County Library. 870.523.2953. Later at the Downtown Newport Park from 12:30pm to 2pm will be the play “Freedom Sings: The Music of Black History. For more information call 870.523.1009. Free Basic Automotive Training! ASUN offers “Car Capable” basic automobile maintenance and light repair classes on its Marked Tree
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Salt Water Heals Everything (even Poison Ivy); Beach Pro tips from Cole and Leigh
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.
Cole and I love the beach, as in, count down the days until our next trip, planning and hoping, kind of love. Every trip we make, we kind of change up our plans for what to do and what not to do for the next time. 1) Sunscreen!! Cole and I both spend a lot of time outdoors, and even though Arkansas is hot and sunny 10 months out of the year, nothing compares to beach sunny. I use SPF 50 and 70, and he still gets quite a bit of sun. Make sure to get the sport type, since you will be in and out of the water. If you are planning to stay for several days, you don’t want to be miserably sunburned. I find myself wanting to put sunscreen on strangers at the beach, who might be there for the first time, and are two hours in and already burned. For some reason dads and men in general hate to apply sunscreen. I saw lots of sadly sunburned dads last week. If you are a single dad traveling alone with your child, ask a Mom nearby to help you (like that crazy blonde lady seated near you who does not want you to get sunburned). Cole will help me with my sunscreen too.
2) Food = the best part of traveling. We (everyone else in the family minus Cole, who prefers his old standbys, Chick-fil-A and Subway) love to find fabulous local places to eat on the way and at the beach. We have discovered that if you eat earlier, you miss the crowd and the wait, and you have time for ice cream and that sunset walk on the beach later. Most places are also completely ok with you bringing your child’s Subway sandwich into the restaurant too. We eat breakfast and lunch in the condo, and sometimes cook dinner if we feel like it, which saves lots of money in the long run. 3) Beach etiquette, this is a big one. A) I realize that Kenny Chesney or Nikki Minaj might be your jam. But the people sitting near you may not share your same passion. Chances are they drove 500-600 miles just to get there and smell that air, and hear the waves crashing. Get yourself some ear buds and you can have your own private concert. B) Most condos offer private beach areas, and also chairs available for rental (this is a bone to pick for me. Once you rent the condo, the
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last thing you want to do is rent some chairs, but I digress), so please don’t go to the beach first thing in the morning and spread out all of your personal chairs and space, basically “saving a seat” for yourself for when you come back down five hours later. That is super rude behavior. C) Bring an extra bag to gather up your trash. Do not leave your trash out, so that it can pollute the ocean later on. Cleaning up your beach trash is the same concept as cleaning up after yourself at the movie theater (you can tell a lot about someone by seeing what they leave behind in both places). 4) Beach necessities. Sunscreen, towels, chairs, hats, plenty of water to drink, snacks, an umbrella for when you need a sun break, a large towel or sheet for your kids to eat their snacks on, goggles and snorkel, sand toys, floats for yellow flag days (I have a favorite one I buy every year from Walmart for $7.88, so when it tears up I am not too broken-hearted), a waterproof camera, we like our GoPro, which is water proof and makes fantastic videos and pictures, a good book (if your kids sit down at all and let you read, since it’s usually just me and Cole, I save the reading for my morning coffee time), flip-flops, and empty trash bag for your trash and disposable wipes. We bought a beach wagon last year that folds up, and it has also proven to be a great investment. 5) Take your time and enjoy your family and friends (or whoever you brought with you to the beach). I am guilty of overplanning and wanting to get every little
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Nelson and Sandy Barnett met in college. They have been happily married for 56 years and are still having fun cooking and living!
Summertime is fresh vegetable time, and although our tomatoes are not quite ready yet, our basil is beautiful. We grew basil in pots this year, and the plants seem to love this environment, especially since we can move the pots out of the sun when it gets too hot. Basil likes sun, but it dries out quickly and needs lots of water. One of our most favorite recipes is basil pesto. If you haven’t had a sniff of fresh basil you have missed a treat! Fresh Basil Pesto Special equipment—a food processor 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed (can sub half the basil leaves with baby spinach) 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano or ParmesanReggiano cheese (about 2 ounces) 1/4 to1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup pine nuts (can sub chopped walnuts, but not as good) 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 3 teaspoons) 1/4 teaspoon salt, more to taste 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, more to taste 1. Place the basil leaves and pine nuts into the bowl of a food processor and pulse several times. 2. Add the garlic and Parmesan or Romano cheese and pulse several times more. Scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula. 3. While the food processor is running, slowly add the olive oil in a steady small stream. Adding the olive
oil slowly, while the processor is running, will help it emulsify and help keep the olive oil from separating. Occasionally stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor. 4. Stir in salt and freshly ground black pepper, add more to taste. Toss with pasta for a quick sauce, dollop over baked potatoes, or spread onto crackers or toasted slices of bread like the Italian bread recipe that you’ve seen in Thyme Enough in the past. N
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In The Field with Randy
Sheath Blight, Blasts and the Smuts Randy Chlapecka is an agronomist with Farmers Supply Association. He is retired from the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - Cooperative Extension Service where he served as a County Extension Agent for over 32 years. He is an avid ASU Red Wolves fan and has announced Newport Greyhound sporting events since 1996. He also enjoys vegetable gardening.
The 2018 crop has finally shaped up decently after dealing with too hot, too cold, too wet, too dry, herbicide injury, herbicide drift, herbicide inactivity, etc., etc. After dealing with all of that I still think we have a chance to have a good crop and that’s all you can ask for as we head into the homestretch. As always in July and August, we need moderate temperatures, sunshine, and timely rains to achieve this potential. Our main concerns that we have control of as we move into July are irrigation along with insect and disease management. Timely irrigation, proper scouting for insects and diseases, and making insecticide and fungicide applications when needed are critical to achieving yield potential. The main disease concerns in rice are sheath blight, blast, and the smuts (kernel and false). Fungicides to control sheath blight should be applied when scouting indicates more than 35 percent positive stops in varieties rated susceptible or very susceptible; or when more than 50 percent positive stops on varieties rated moderately susceptible. If leaf lesions of blast are seen, keep a flood depth of at least 4 inches if at all possible to suppress early leaf blast and neck blast. Fungicides for prevention of neck blast work best if applied twice with the first application at late boot and the second application when panicles of main tillers are 50-75 percent emerged but the neck is still in the boot. Fields most likely to benefit from a preventative smut fungicide application will be those planted to a susceptible or very susceptible variety with excessive nitrogen applied. Apply fungicides at early to late boot but before heading begins to suppress kernel and false smut. Applications made after heading starts are ineffective. As far as rice insects, the rice stink bug is the main one we watch out for. Scouting should begin when the panicles are 75 percent out of the boot using a 15-inch diameter sweep net. The treatment threshold is 5 or more stink bugs per 10 sweeps during the first 2 weeks after fields reach 75 percent panicle emergence, or when 10 stink bugs per 10 sweeps are present thereafter until 60 percent hard dough. For more information, feel free to contact me through Farmers Supply Association at 870-318-0739, my e-mail is randychlapecka@gmail.com. N
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Brood Farm - John & Ashley Beller Kacey Burge graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, and later received her Master of Art degree in Professional Writing from Chatham University. She has had a successful writing and editing career as both an on-staff writer, as well as on a freelance basis for almost a decade. She has written dozens of features for a Southwest Florida Lifestyles publication, as well as a wide array of content for the web. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family. Kacey is a health and fitness enthusiast, yoga aficionado and animal lover.
The Dalai Lama XIV said, “There is a saying in Tibetan, ‘Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.’ No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful an experience is, if we lose our hope, that is the real disaster.” There is so much to be said about how we choose to deal with tragedy and disaster. Often times tragedy destroys people. It tears down and rips apart communities. It breaks spirits. Sometimes though, tragedy has a way of redirecting paths, reevaluating priorities and creating new opportunities if we let it. It has the power to fortify a community and foster a sense of love and support that might otherwise have been nonexistent. It can pull courage and strength from people they didn’t know they had. Some people crumble in the midst of tragedy, while others somehow find a way to use it as a springboard for growth. The Bellers’ A real-life example of this- the harnessed inner strength, the mustered-up courage and the steadfast perseverance in the wake of tragedy can be seen in John and Ashley Beller. When Hurricane Katrina submerged their home in 2005, the couple were forced to take a good, hard look at their lives and figure out what was truly important to them, what they wanted for their family and what they were willing to do to create the new life they wanted in the aftermath of the storm. Both John and Ashley were originally from Arkansas- John grew up in Sharp County and Ashley in Fort Smith- and the couple relocated to New Orleans as newlyweds. They settled in the Lakeview area of the city where John was a history graduate student at Tulane University and Ashley taught English at an allgirls Catholic college-prep school. The pair loved what New Orleans had to offer and it realized their dreams of living in a big city where John would eventually work as a history professor and, with their one year old daughter Esther, they could continue to grow their family. After just three years of living their dream, disaster struck and the family lost everything. While they were able to evacuate ahead of the storm, the aftermath of Katrina was devastating. “As I imagine is the case when anyone goes through a life-altering experience, our priorities really crystallized in the aftermath of Katrina,” Ashley shares. “The things that mattered most were family and relationships, and the material possessions that we’d lost held no real value at all.” Their lives had completely changed course and the time to live the life they wanted
Cover Story was now. They decided to move back to Arkansas where they would commit to living a new life filled with friends and family at the forefront. The transition wasn’t necessarily an easy one, as moving back to Arkansas was not what the couple had anticipated for their lives and growing family. “But, when John took a job at the Bank of Cave City where he joined his dad in continuing a long family tradition and I initially took a teaching position at UACCB, we made a decision to re-root ourselves in Cave City and be all in,” Ashley says. “We decided that we would live, work, and send our children to school in Cave City. We are proud of this community. It is a good place full of good people.” John and Ashley are both quite involved in the local community and school and Ashley has gone on to teach at both Southside and Cave City high schools. The Book Learned Farmers Self-proclaimed “book learned farmers”, Ashley and John have built Brood Farm from the ground up. Ashley took a serious interest in homesteading and getting back to the same small-scale food production that their great-grandparents had been a part of. The whole thing started when John and Ashley adopted their youngest son Elijah and Ashley decided to take a break from teaching to stay home with him. They put in a garden and soon added chickens. “I couldn’t believe how much I enjoyed digging in the dirt and tending the animals,” she says. “There was something good and right in this work”. This realization was just the beginning of a passion that would gain momentum over the next several years, turning a personal garden plot and little chicken coup into a working farm that would grow beyond what the Bellers’ backyard could manage. They would soon move their budding operation over to John’s grandparent’s farm in Cave City, where Brood Farm exists today. The Beller family isn’t afraid to take risks and make leaps of faith. “This has served us well in many ways, including in our farming endeavors,” Ashley shares of how they’ve gone from big city living to the smalltown farm life. “A notable example of this is when we grew our egg production operation from 8 hens to 100 overnight,” she explains. A second-hand chicken wagon became available and offered the Beller family an affordable way to get into the pastured egg production business as they had been thinking about. “The wagon was being sold as package deal, including the 100 hens that called it home, so we took the leap and began selling eggs to our neighbors out of a tiny refrigerator on the porch of our old house.” It wasn’t long before John and Ashley took yet another leap of faith, adding pigs and goats to their backyard homestead. Neither one had much experience with these animals but, being the avid readers and “book JULY 2018
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learned farmers” they were, they did their research. Authors like Michael Pollan, Joel Salatin, and Wendell Berry have helped shape their farming philosophies, and Ashley tells of how her book shelves are lined with frequently referenced texts like Holistic Goat Care and Plowing with Pigs. “When we decided to add goats, I filled a shelf with books I’d read about goats, but I had never actually been face-to-face with a Nubian dairy goat until the day our starter herd was delivered here,” Ashley admits. “Thankfully, Razz, my first milker, was a patient teacher as I fumbled my way through milking her that first day,” she laughs. A Family Affair Life on the farm provides a different experience for everyone in the Beller family and Ashley and John do their best to make sure each of their 3 children get the most out of farm life. “We try to get them involved in aspects of the farm that interest them most,” Ashley says. Esther (age 14) is an organized planner. She bought the farm’s first pigs with the money she saved from farm chores. She fed and watered them daily and, after processing, she did the math and calculated a pricing scheme for the pork she worked to produce. Millie (age 11) enjoys getting her hands dirty in the garden and harvesting the fruits of their labor. Elijah (age 9) is Ashley’s tag-a-long, helping her gather eggs and tending to the hens. All of the Beller children are your typical small-town farm kids. “Collectively, we spend more of our waking hours outdoors than indoors,” Ashley shares. “The kids are always setting out on adventures around the farm, exploring the woods, climbing trees, and catching fireflies.” The couple is careful not to allow the responsibilities of the farm to overwhelm their lives and interfere with their kids exploring opportunities off the property as well. “We are often scrambling to get the evening milking finished in time to get to piano lessons, basketball games, soccer practices, and more,” Ashley says. She describes their lives as full to the brim, but not overflowing. “We have chosen this life and each activity that fills it. It is active and fun and exhausting and beautiful.” The Brood Farm Experience Brood Farm is unique in a lot of ways. All of their produce is grown naturally, no chemicals. Their animals are raised humanely and outdoors, given the opportunity to live as God intended with fresh ground to graze, scratch, root or peck. They are a self-sustaining operation, striving to have no waste. They grow a summer garden; the garden scraps are fed to the goats; the goats produce milk; the goat milk is made into cheese, which leaves them with whey as a byproduct; the whey, high in protein, is fed to the hens; the hens produce eggs; the eggs that are old, cracked, or misshapen are fed to the pigs; the pigs can be used to plow the garden plot and prepare it for the next season’s planting. Also, education is a big part of Brood Farm. “I tote my goats to classrooms far and wide and we welcome hundreds of school kids to the farm during spring field trip season,” Ashley says. She also teaches cheese making classes that begin with milking in the barn and end in eating cheese made from that milk up at the farmhouse. While the Bellers’ originally set out to run a self-sustaining homestead where they could essentially just feed themselves, they were meant to do more. “This connection that we have now with our food is like gospel — it needs to be shared with others,” Ashley explains, “and we have grown so that we may share with our friends and neighbors out of the bounty.” The family thrives on their relationships with their customers, or as they lovingly refer to as their “farm family”. “To serve as the link between them and their locally raised food is a privilege that 44 Bald Knob . Batesville . Bradford . Cave City . Melbourne . Mnt. View . Newport . Southside . Swifton . Tuckerman
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we do not take lightly,” she says, “and we never want to grow to a point where we do not get to personally interact with the neighbors we are helping to feed.” Brood Farm is open to the public by appointment year-round. In the spring and in the fall, they host Open Farm Days, complete with hayrides, cheese sampling, goat milking demonstrations, egg gathering and live music. The much-anticipated, family-friendly event is free and open to the public. You can also get a taste of what Brood Farm has to offer by stopping by their booth at the Main Street Farmer’s Market in the Pocket Park where you can find seasonal offerings that include pastured eggs, naturally-grown strawberries and other produce, handmade caramels, forested pork and more. If you are looking for fresh goat milk, that is available for purchase at the farmstead. They also sell goat milk soaps, lotions and other skin care products available at Olde Towne Mall on Main Street and the Kitchen Shop in Batesville, Sass ‘N Bass in Cave City or through their Etsy Shop at Broodfarm. Ashley also makes personal weekly deliveries to Cave City and Batesville, leaving eggs and more in coolers set out on porches all over town. Stay up-todate on the latest happenings by following Brood Farm on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. N
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Notes from the Clearing
The Weight of One Sock Joseph Thomas
Part VIII
Emily took a deep breath finally and began again, “I didn’t even see them. Gary jumped and tried to swerve, but he hit them both. The car lurched from going over them.” Emily’s face pinched in disgust, “Color caught my eye to my right and I turned to see that creepy clown starring at me with hate, or satisfaction...or frustration...I don’t know what it was! It was creepy and evil though.” Maddi tried to soothe her friend with a hand on her shoulder. Emily seemed as though she was going to stop there, so Maddi prompted her to finish by picking up where she left off, “So, Gary took off running?” Saying it out loud made Maddi realize just how cowardly Gary’s actions were. Of course, Emily saw it differently and perhaps justly. “Yes, he saved me. The clown turned on Gary when he got out of the car to see how bad it was. Gary looked at me, back to the clown and ran off to lead him away from me.” Maddi realized that Emily’s take might just be correct, but she didn’t want to have to admit it. Before anymore could be said between the two, they were met with a familiar distracting sight. A parade of color loud enough to forgive the lack of sound, as there was no screaming or gunblasts, but watching the clown chase Gary back toward them looked very chaotic and disarmingly loud. Maddi and Emily were frozen once Emily buried up in Maddi’s shoulder for comfort. They merely watched as the color blazing, shotgun wielding maniac chased Gary right back toward them. So much for Gary’s heroic efforts. Gary could run though, Maddi thought as he made his way quickly toward them and stopped to catch his breath, actually leaning on Maddi’s car. She was dumbfounded by the fact, why couldn’t he lean on Emily’s car...she was the one fooled by him. Maddi started to say something when the clown broke the silence. Well, silence is a bit of an overstatement; the scene was white noise laden by Gary’s heavy breathing. The fact made Maddi realize that the clown was breathing as easily as if he’d been here palavering with the girls. As the clown spoke, Maddi inspected his details upclose finally. He spoke with a deep and heavy Boston accent, “Don’t worry ladies. I was out of shells before I ever started chasing your boy. Maddi thought, ‘Our boy?’
“I was angered when he ran over Georgie, that’s my dog. He is a bad boy, but he is my boy. I think I’ve run out my anger though...I think we’re good.” The clown turned to Gary, who was still bent half over resting his hands and upper body on his knees trying to recover from the morning exercise, as if to apologize for chasing him. But they were all taken aback when he stepped gently toward Gary and popped his shot-gun’s stock across Gary’s upturned jaw. Gary went down, Emily screamed and Maddi chuckled in disbelief...and a touch of justification she felt for Gary running Emily ragged with his cheating ways. Maddi knew that Emily wanted to fall down to Gary’s side, but didn’t know what she was allowed to do within the clown’s reign. The clown quickly turned toward the girls and put his hands out as if to stop them from reacting, “Okay, now I’ve got my anger out. I feel much better now...he he, WHEEEW!” This whistled out of his mouth with a heavy breath. Gary was out and the girls unsure of what to expect. The clown walked back to the front of Emily’s car to get another look at his boy. “Oh Georgie, why did you have to chase that cat all over town? Tom never hurt you and you wouldn’t have known what to do if you’d ever caught him, anyway.” He was down on his knees in front of the car. Emily finally felt safe enough to tend to Gary. Maddi watched as the clown kneeled even further and retrieved the dog into one arm, over the shotgun and then the cat into his other. He stood holding the bloody animals with a serene respect. He saw Maddi watching him and nodded toward the cat, “Tom’s my neighbor’s cat. He’ll be heartbroken too.” The clown nodded sadly toward his armload of tragedy, nodded a quiet farewell to Maddi with a look that oddly made Maddi glad she’d encountered him today, and walked away. Maddi shook her head slowly wondering how to process this day thus far. Emily was happy in her panic, Maddie knew, because she could worry and fuss over Gary and nurse him back to consciousness. Maddi helped her get him to Emily’s car and waved them off on their way not wanting anymore to do with their day. It was now 2:35pm and she realized watching Emily’s little blue sedan drive away that she was still in one, now dry sock. How must she look to the rest of the world...and then she wondered if she really cared. N
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