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In This Issue 6/ Editor’s Note The Flight of Time
7/ Trending @ ASUN
Student Community Construction
9/ The Often Overlooked Arkansas
12/ Cherri Design Books
14/ Tasty Talk
For Love of “Fast” Food
15/ Things To Do
17/ DownTown Guide 18/ Seniors, Can We Talk?
19/ Local Faces 33/ In The Field with Randy
Irrigation Termination Recommedations
34/ Church of God Offerings Judge Not, But Love
34/ Cole’s Canine Corner Lessons in Dogs
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Community Center and Aquatics Park
40/ Tales of a Transplanted Fashionista Summer Lovin’
42/ Unity Health Harris
World Breastfeeding Week
Actions and Consequences
45/ Notes from the Clearing
The Deviled Egg Fiasco
46/ Batesville Area Arts Council
19/ Thyme Enough
Surviving Accidentally
Editor’s Note
The Flight of Time Joseph Thomas
The flight of time is so impressive. It scares most of us at one time or another, can make us run too fast the other direction and no matter how we react to it, it just keeps flying by us with a breezy indifference. I don’t find it cold, just a cog in the machine that is our world. One standard by which we measure, well, everything. So I don’t waste anymore of yours right now, please read on to find Scott Parker’s look at Arkansas, Dr. Sandra Massey talks of Student Community, Leigh Keller shares Summer Lovin’ and Cole Keller discusses new endeavors and lessons learned. Randy Chlapecka talks of Irrigation Termination, Nelson Barnett speaks of a Deviled Egg Fiasco, Robert Montgomery talks love and Kacey Burge covers the Batesville Aquatics Park and Community Center. Caroline Beauchamp discusses Actions and Consequences, Hannah Rogers talks Fast Food, Cherri Rodgers shares her thoughts on Books,
Michelle Foshee shares World Breastfeeding Week and I have another installment of Surviving Accidentally. We have plenty of beautiful local faces, things to do and more. We also have time! Did you just grab this copy up in a waiting room, or the bank? Take it with you, take it home, we got nothing but time to share all we have to offer this month, so read on at your leisure, stop for an errand and then grab us up when you are ready. We are here for you! Oh, and thanks for reaching for us. Anything new and interesting going on in your neck of the woods, share, email me. Wanna share a loved ones wedding, birthday pictures, family reunion? 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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Student Community Construction 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.
Come on in… In the south, we are known for our hospitality, welcoming nature, and “come on in” attitude. Arkansas State University-Newport is proud to incorporate such southern traditions into our institutional values, and the aim of our recent campus renovation is to be even more inviting. College can seem intimidating to some. From the application process to how to pay for your education, it can seem overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. ASU-Newport strives to make the process simple and efficient. We have a place and path for everyone and want to make going to college an exciting and empowering experience. To achieve this, we must go beyond just hiring the right faculty and staff. We must also consider how our facilities function and represent our goals. With growth and change, we as an institution must evolve as well. If you’ve visited us recently, you may have noticed some unfamiliar faces and a bit of saw dust. That’s because our Student Community Center has been under construction with a big vision in mind. The new design of the Student Community Center is focused around Holistic Student Support Services. Holistic Student Support Services refers to the process students undergo when they visit ASU-Newport and prepare to better their lives through hard work and dedication. Before this project, students were shuffled from one building to another, one office to another. Starting with registration then advising then testing, students were continuously shuffled across campus. That shuffling will no longer be necessary thanks to our recent remodel. When you enter the front doors of the Student Community Center, you are now welcomed by a onestop service area for students. The “Hangar” as it will be called, is comprised of admissions, advising, financial aid and testing – staffed by specialists who will work to create a seamless admissions process for new students. For existing students, this area will also serve as a great place to ask questions and gain access to the resources they need to succeed. The one-stop also provides open spaces for clubs and organizations to meet. This space will be integral in serving our students and helping support their college experience. The renovation also offers new opportunities for community members and organizations. While the M&P meeting space remains the same, all other meeting spaces are now located at the front of the building. These meeting spaces are bigger
than before and can serve a greater variety of needs. The construction process also opened up space for seven new offices in the Student Community Center – allowing us to bring most of our administrators and staff under one roof. Bringing these team members closer together will create a more efficient work environment and encourage collaboration between departments. The Student Community Center has always been a central location for ASU-Newport, but it is now the main point of entry on campus no matter what you may be seeking. ASUN’s goal is to provide the best possible service to our students and the community. We want to improve the lives of those that walk through our doors, and we feel this redesign will play a fundamental role in student support, community relations and integrated work environments. From applying to ASU-Newport, paying a bill, buying books and grabbing a bite to eat at “The Hub”, the Student Community Center is ready to welcome all through its doors. Come on in! N
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The Often Overlooked Arkansas
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, since it was too hot to get outside for any length of time, I got into an indoor discussion with a fellow Arkansan. As we talked about what made Arkansas such a unique place to live, the subject somehow turned into a “Did you know...?” sort of thing. I came away from that conversation with a renewed respect for our state and thought I’d share a few facts, some of which surprised me, and some of which I was surprised weren’t common knowledge. So, take a break and cool off for a minute or two... Did you know... Arkansas is the # 1 rice producing state in the nation? Arkansas produces about 40% of the total rice production in the United States. This equates to about 2 billion dollars per year going into our economy, so give the combines, tractors and fuel trucks a break when you get behind them on the highway. Arkansas is also the # 1 producer of goldfish in the U.S. (the actual fish, not the cracker), meaning that in all likelihood Arkansas has produced more pets named Moby, Nemo, or Jaws, than anywhere else in the world. That the only diamond, in the WORLD, graded Perfect was found in Murfreesboro Arkansas? What was later named the Strawn/Wagner Diamond was found in 1990. Its rough weight was 3.09 carats and in 1997 was cut to 1.09 carats. This one in a billion stone is on display at the Crater of Diamonds State Park. That Arkansas is the birthplace of the most popular Game Day snack in the country? Yes Sir, good ole Cheese dip (as we know it) was created in 1935 at an Arkansas resturant. Now, before any fist fights breakout while debating the finer points of what constitutes “Cheese Dip” , I’m sure it wasn’t the first time anyone thought of melting cheese and dipping something into it, but instead I think this claim deals more with the type of cheese dip. That there are Jellyfish in Arkansas waters? And
that not only do they exist, they are actually pretty common. The Craspedacusta sowerbyii jellyfish live in quite, clear waters such as Greers Ferry or Lake Ouachita. You can find them from June till the waters cool in the fall. Trust me, they are nothing to fear, being only about the size of a nickle, bell shaped, translucent and incapable of stinging a human. They feed on zooplankton and very small fish, quitely living their lives bobbing around in their own little world. That milk is the offical state drink of Arkansas? This would probably be a more well know fact, but it just doesn’t sound as funny when you yell “Hold my milk” before doing something stupid. That there are laws in Arkansas against both keeping an alligator in your bathtub and waking a sleeping bear for the purpose of taking its picture. I mention these only because of the mental fun I’ve had trying to imagine the circumstances that must have arisen to prompt the need to create such a law... That there is a law forbidding the mispronunciation of Arkansas. The only legally acceptable pronunciation is AR-KAN-SAW. All others will be punishable by making the offender stand outside in shorts on a July night (with NO insect repellant) for no less than 1 hour and no more than 3 hours. (OK, well I made that last part up, but it seems fitting) And finally, that the town of Emerson Arkansas holds an annual Purplehull Pea Festival and World Championship Garden Tiller Race. Read that slowly... World Championship Garden Tiller Race. I’m going! Ya’ll can ride with me if you buy the milk. N
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Cherri Rodgers has a B.S. In Interior Design from UCA. She is active in several local ministries & community projects. Most of all, she values time with her family and grandson. Cherri's Interior Design is available for both residential & commercial design or decorating needs. Cherri owns The Kitchen Shop at 2485 Harrison St. for all your kitchen needs.
In our world of technology, it seems most people do not read books anymore. Books are now read on so many technological devices, even our phones, that many people never buy a book. If you are like me, you still prefer a good old-fashioned book in your hands and on your shelf. Books make great home decorating accessories, as well as making offices and classrooms look important and credible. There is just no way to get the effect books lend to a space with electronic devices. Books come in all sizes and colors, so they are easy to coordinate in various rooms. On a bookshelf, stack your books both vertically and horizontally for more eye-catching appeal. Books can be stacked on a table and a lamp or accessory placed on top of the stack to add height where needed. In my bedroom, I have a rather large basket with books waiting to be read stacked spine-side up. While this basket holds books I have yet to read, it also makes an attractive useful accessory. Be creative with ideas for using books to add color and dimension to your space. If you have books that have not been read in years, consider donating them. There are many facilities that would enjoy your recycled books. The new Independence County Library accepts used books and now has the addition of a beautiful bookstore. Most libraries accept donated books. Also, local schools may appreciate donations for their library or classrooms. I
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Tasty Talk
For Love of “Fast” Food
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.
The convenience of fast food has increased its popularity over the years. The Obesity Action Coalition reports that the number of fast food restaurants have doubled since 1970. Also, the number of obese people has more than doubled. According to the Food Institute’s report based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, millennials alone spend 45% of their food budget on eating out. Compared to 40 years ago, the average family now spends half of their food budget on restaurants. Fast food refers to food that is quick to prepare and serve. The reason it is inexpensive is because the food is made with cheaper ingredients. Therefore, fast food is made from refined grains, high fat meat, added sugar and fats, high carbohydrates, and a high amount of sodium. Sodium is used to preserve food, making it last longer, and more satisfying to our bodies. High sodium, trans fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol all result in serious health problems over time. Eating too much trans fat is known to cause high blood pressure, heart disease, increased risk of type 2 diabetes, increased LDL (bad cholesterol), lowered HDL (good cholesterol), and obesity. Obesity alone increases the risk of respiratory problems. High carbohydrate foods result in insulin spikes that can increase one’s risk for insulin resistance, weight gain, and type 2 diabetes. Added sugar results in extra calories and little nutrition. The American Heart Association suggests eating only 100-150 calories (6-9 teaspoons) of added sugar a day. A fast-food drink alone is well over 12 ounces with 8 teaspoons of sugar. A diet high in sodium causes water retention, bloating, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular issues.
One study found that children who eat fast food at least 3 times a week are more likely to develop asthma. Another found that people who eat fast food or processed pastries are 51% more likely to develop depression. Since processed foods contain phthalates, chemicals that interrupt how hormones act, exposure to high levels lead to infertility, reproductive issues, and birth defects. Mayo Clinic found that carbohydrates cause skin issues. Children and adolescents who eat fast food at least 3 times a week are more likely to develop eczema, acne, and other skin problems. High carbohydrate and sugar foods can cause cavities and complications with bone density and mass, resulting in a greater risk for falling and breaking bones. The Federal Food and Drug Administration required that trans fats be removed from all the foods served at restaurants in 2018. Some fast food restaurants now provide “healthier” options that include vegetables, fruit, and a “light” or “less than 500 calories” menu. While this might be a better option, it is important to remember that it does not mean this is healthy. In one study, people who ate at healthy restaurants still underestimated the calories in their meal by 20 percent. Another concluded that 90% of adults underestimated the amount of sodium in their fast food meals by 6 times. Despite these efforts, studies conclude that the amount of calories, sodium, and fat in fast food still remains the same. Unfortunately, fast food is the go-to option for convenience. Next month we will discuss eating healthier on a time constraint. N
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Batesville Farmers Market August 3 & 17! Come join us in the Pocket Park on Main Street for all of the fun and family friendly food.
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Adulting 101: Getting Ready for College Aug 3 at 2pm in the Public Meeting Room at Independence County Library at 267 E. Main in Batesville, open to teens 13-19 and their parents, with speaker Thomas Newton. Canning Fall Vegatables August 7 at 10:30am, Come learn how to preserve those delicious fall vegetables at the Independence County Library at 267 E. Main St. in Batesville. Julian Carpenter, County Extension Agent, will present a program with demonstrations for the public. Admission is FREE, as always, and refreshments will be served. See Vanessa Adams for more info, call her at 870-793-8814, or vanessa@indcolib.com.
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Ribbon Cutting for Imaginations Events August 8 at 10:30am, open house until 6pm, on the 3rd floor of the Library (The Loft)! 27th Comp Cams Topless 100 August 15 - 17 at the Batesville Motor Speedway. Lyon College Women’s Elite Camp August 31 from 1 to 4 pm at Lyon College. Contact Tracy Lange at tracy.stewartlange@lyon.edu. Kitchen Shop Events * Getting Rid Of Inflammation Naturally - The Kitchen Shop will host a class on ‘Getting Rid of Inflammation’ on August 5 at 5 pm. * Essential Oils: Prayer & Anointing - The Kitchen Shop will host a class on Essential Oils: Prayer & Anointing on August 20 at 5 pm. For more information on either of these events, please call The Kitchen Shop at 870-569-8181.
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Actions and Consequences
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?’.
After a customer purchased his life insurance policy, he sent this letter that I want to share. “Our actions have consequences that last long after us, intertwining the present with the future in ways we cannot begin to understand. I have resolved a simple thing: I will do those things which make me happy today and which I can also live with ten (10) years from now.” This was written over 20 years ago when people didn’t expect to live as long, expected to always be healthy, didn’t expect to have debt after age 65 and didn’t expect to be financially responsible for their children or grandchildren. When this gentleman was 55 years old he designed his life insurance policy to last ten (10) years – until “normal” retirement age 65. At 65 he did not retire; he loved his job, was in good health and had new debt. He needed to continue his policy. Rates started increasing every year in small amounts then those increases grew. (Since he had been convinced he didn’t need any insurance after he turned 65, he would not agree to review his policy and make any updates.) In 2017 things changed. His wife called to tell me he had a stroke and was in a nursing home. The combination of the
stroke and complications from diabetes made him immobile and unable to have therapy. We needed to look at options because she really needed the life insurance and his premiums were increasing every year and had gotten to be more than they could afford. I contacted the insurance company regarding options that were available. Based on how old his policy was and his age, there were three (3) options – continue paying the increasing premiums, cancel the policy or pay the minimum, lowest premium to keep the policy in effect one (1) year at a time. I shared these options with his wife and, after discussing her budget and needs, the only option she had was to pay the minimum, lowest premium one (1) year at a time. In May I was notified that my customer had passed away. I immediately called his wife. As soon as I identified myself she said she was thinking about me and getting ready to call. She was so thankful we had been able to have a plan so she could to keep his policy in effect. Now she will get a much needed check for $50,000. I found the letter I’ve shared with you in his file. How true it was when he said “Our actions have consequences that last long after us, intertwining the present with the future in ways we cannot begin to understand.” How thrilled I am that we were able to make a plan that his wife could live with after 10 years so the proceeds could be payable. Things change. Will your insurance be there when it’s needed? Share your story – it may help someone. Call me at 501868-6650 and say “Caroline, can we talk?” N
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The Deviled Egg Fiasco 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.
The Deviled Egg and I It is said that you learn from your mistakes. Maybe. I always follow a recipe to the last detail, unlike Sandy who often puts her own twist on a recipe. Sometimes it’s because she doesn’t have everything she needs, and sometimes it’s because she thinks she can improve it, and sometime it’s a case of her creativity just bubbling up. In my case, as I mentioned, I go by the book. Most of the time that serves me well. However, very recently I had a complete flop! Here’s the story. Summertime means deviled eggs to us. We even have an egg platter with little egg-shaped dents for serving. Sandy suggested deviled eggs recently. Her recipe involves hard-boiled eggs, salt, mayonnaise, no measurement she just knows how much, and a little paprika or an olive slice if she wants to be extra fancy. But this particular day I volunteered to do the deviled eggs, and decided to branch out. I found a recipe for Special Deviled Eggs online in two minutes. This should have been a clear warning. It was way too easy. The recipe looked simple enough, so I began what was to become a special experience. The recipe included six boiled eggs, boiled exactly right by putting them in cold water on a burner turned high on the top of the stove, letting bubbles start to form, then taking them off the burner and letting them sit off the heat for exactly seventeen minutes then bathing them in iced water. I heard a snicker from Sandy at this point when I told her. I followed the instructions to the letter and the eggs were indeed perfectly boiled with no green around the edges. The next step was to peel the shells off the eggs, which
came off very smoothly, cut each egg perfectly in half longways, not across, then separating the yolks from the whites, which I can do if I keep my big thumbs out of the way and not tearing the whites. I placed the whites on the fancy egg serving platter, and the yellows in a bowl. I added mayonnaise, horseradish, yellow mustard, chopped onion, and dill pickle relish. It’s here the trouble began. We didn’t have quite enough dill pickle relish, but almost enough. . . if I included juice and all. I did. As I mixed it up, I suspected that the egg mixture had too much liquid – more like soupy than peaky. Forging manfully ahead in spite of dark suspicions, I placed the egg filling in a plastic bag as proposed by the recipe, cut the corner off, and proceeded to pipe the soup all over the whites, the platter, and that side of the kitchen including a spot or two on the floor. What to do? It tasted good, sort of. Ah ha! My problem solving skills came forward and I boiled three more eggs, using my own method instead of the fancy-dancy instructions. While this was happening I cleaned up my mess, dumped the egg soup from the goopy bag into the food processor in preparation for it to receive more yolks. I washed the egg whites under cold running water, washed the platter under cold running water and prepared for Round 2. When the eggs were thoroughly hard boiled, I put them in ice water and peeled them, this time with some difficulty. Parts of the whites came off with the shell, and some even came apart. I dumped the yellows and the whites that had been cranky into the processor and gave it a spin. Better, but not perfect. By this time I was thoroughly worn out with deviled eggs, as Sandy could tell by the blue language that was becoming bluer. Rather than run the risk of having bedeviled eggs, processor, etc. thrown out in the yard, she came to my rescue and stuffed the whites with the new concoction. They were not quite so runny, and tasted pretty good, but not that good. I suggest you go with Sandy’s method. Easy and foolproof! N
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United Way of North Central Arkansas Ribbon Cutting Shelly Hendrix
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for United Way of North Central Arkansas, Tuesday, July 16, 2019 to celebrate their new office location. United Way of North Central Arkansas is a non-profit that advances the common good in communities within ten counties in North Central Arkansas. They partner with local non-profits, businesses, government, and social service agencies to address our region’s most pressing needs. To learn more about United Way of North Central Arkansas, please contact Kim Tucker, Executive Director, at 870-793-5991. eyeonmag.com
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UACCB’s Adult Education Leads Grad to Successful IT Career Hannah Keller Flanery Kristopher Krause was working full-time in pest control when he decided he wanted to do more. He soon enrolled in adult education courses at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, passed his GED exam, and enrolled in associate degree classes the next semester. Krause graduated in May 2019 with his associate of applied science degree in computer information systems. “I got tired of working 40-plus hours a week for $10 an hour doing something I didn’t like,” he said. “I needed help with my math skills, and the adult education department helped me better understand how to solve the equations. I was able to pass my GED and go on to get my associate’s degree.” Krause said he dropped out of school in the ninth grade and entered the workforce. He moved
several times and worked in a variety of job fields before moving to Batesville. After starting classes at UACCB, he participated in a paid internship at Peco Foods, Inc. during his second full semester at college. He was hired as an IT support technician in February 2018. By the time he graduated in May, he had his first full year of information technology experience at Peco under his belt. Krause was promoted to a Computerway Food System administrator and transferred to Mississippi. “The software puts out labels used to trace the products,” Krause said. Krause worked full-time and took night classes to earn his GED. Andrea Lee, director of adult education, said she sees many students in the same situation as Krause and is amazed by their
tenacity. “When you see someone who is working 40 hours per week, coming to night classes, and maintains their determination, you know they’re going to do great things,” Lee said. “I appreciate that about students like Kris. I know they’re dealing with a lot beyond classes. To see them keep going is very rewarding.” N
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Citizens Bank Employees Support Humane Society of Independence County, More Needed! Chuck Jones The Citizens Bank Employees’ Blue Jeans Fund has donated $500 to the Humane Society of Independence County, and hopes to inspire others to make additional donations of cash, supplies or pet food, or to volunteer at the animal shelter. The mission of the Humane Society of Independence County is to rescue and to provide a safe shelter for abandoned, abused, homeless and unwanted dogs and cats within the county, and to secure loving, stable homes for them. During a recent visit to the Humane Society in Batesville, Citizens Bank employees found that a love for the animals flows freely from shelter staff and Board members; and the number of animals being cared for is also overflowing. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for donations to support the shelter and its programs. With a maximum capacity of about 80-110 dogs and about 60-75 cats, the shelter is “constantly maxed out, and has a long waiting list,” said Dr. Nanci Solis, a local veterinarian and a member of the Humane Society Board. “The Humane Society is experiencing one of the times of our greatest need,” Dr. Solis said. “It costs about $20,000 to $25,000 a month to operate the
shelter. It is expensive to house and feed animals, and we just don’t receive enough in donations and adoption fees to cover all of the expenses.” On the first Saturday of each month from May through September, the Humane Society sponsors a low-cost rabies vaccine clinic, while volunteers provide baths and dips for flea and tick control. Donations are requested but not required. More volunteers are always welcome for these events. Discount coupons are available upon request for spaying and neutering of family pets. The Humane Society accepts donations electronically through its website (www.hsicshelter. org), in person at the shelter at 5 Environmental Drive in Batesville, or by mail at Post Office Box 3477, Batesville, AR 72503. The shelter has a continual need for donated supplies such as cat litter, cloth towels, paper towels, plastic bags and trash bags. The Humane Society stages periodic pet adoption events in partnership with area retailers, including Petsense and Petco. It has also enlisted the Save One Soul Animal Rescue League in Rhode Island to transport animals from Independence County to find “forever homes” for dogs and cats in other parts of the country. The S.O.S. group
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Citizens Bank Promotes Michael Hoggard Chuck Jones Citizens Bank has promoted Michael Hoggard to the position of Vice President - Controller and Information Security Officer, according to Karen E. Shaw, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In addition to his continuing responsibilities for management and supervision of all financial-related activities of the bank, Hoggard is assuming the new responsibilities of Information Security Officer. “As Information Security Officer, Michael will be responsible for overseeing the bank’s Information Security Program,” Ms. Shaw said. “Michael has proven himself to be a very effective leader within our bank, and we look forward to his continual dedication to excellence as he takes on these new duties.” Prior to joining Citizens Bank in 2017, Hoggard spent ten years with the public accounting firm of Erwin and Company in Little Rock, managing a diverse range of clients, including banking institutions throughout Arkansas. Hoggard is a graduate of Harding University where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He is a May 2019 graduate of Leadership Arkansas, is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and attends
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relocated 112 dogs from this area in 2018. “The employees of Citizens Bank are proud to support the Humane Society and its efforts to identify forever homes for dogs and cats,” said Joyce Prickett, who helps administer the Blue Jeans Fund for the bank. “Citizens Bank employees also volunteer their time and donate in various ways to help shelter stray or unwanted animals.” The Citizens Bank Blue Jeans Fund has provided $24,600 in financial assistance to worthwhile causes and charitable groups over the past five years. Citizens Bank employees make $1 weekly donations in return for being allowed to wear blue jeans to work on Fridays. Whenever the fund builds $500 in donations, an employee committee selects an organization to receive a donation. N eyeonmag.com
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Eagle Mountain Cheers on the Special Olympians and the Torch Bearer! Pam Baxter
Mrs. Ronda Bryant's class cheers the Olympians and torch bearer. Mrs. Jessica Mead's class made posters to support the Olympians.
Our Olympians from Eagle Mountain, Faith McClurg, Mom Tracy McClurg, Brayden McClurg, Mrs. Ronda Bryant with her daughter Maci Bryant.
Eagle Mountain Elementary student line up in front of the school to cheer the Special Olympians and the torch bearer as it passes through our community.
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The torch bearer is carrying the torch through Batesville.
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Cosmetology student places at national SkillsUSA competition Mallory Jordan An Arkansas State University-Newport Cosmetology student placed at the national SkillsUSA competition. Kimberly Davison, of Trumann, competed in the Cosmetology division at the national SkillsUSA competition in June. The competition, held in Lousiville, Ky., showcases the best career and technical education students in the nation.
Davison and Sebastian cemented their spots at nationals after winning Gold in their respective divisions at the state SkillsUSA competition held in Hot Springs. N
Davison received a bronze medal for her performance at the competition. She competed against students from across the country. The Cosmetology division requires students to demonstrate skills in haircutting, hair styling and long hair design in four separate tests.
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Davison received a number of salon tools and products as part of her winnings. Bianca Sebastian, of Paragould, also competed at the national level. She placed fourth in the Esthetics division. Esthetics requires contestants to display skills in skincare including a written exam, performance in facial cleansing massage and makeup.
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Bringing Joy to Bank Travel Chuck Jones The Citizens Bank Travel Club reached a milestone recently, logging our 40th activity since we launched the program four years ago. Dozens (if not hundreds) of U.S. banks operate variations of travel clubs as a “rewards” program for current and potential customers, but very few of them do it the way we do. We offer monthly trips and activities to our members. Most people are surprised to learn that the Citizens Bank Travel Club goes somewhere and does something every month. Our activities may be as simple as a day trip to an area museum, a theater performance, or it may be as exotic as two-week adventure half-way around the world.We are obviously pleased when our Travel Club activities generate additional business for the bank, but there is a lot more to it than that. We are building positive, lasting relationships with and among the people who travel with us, regardless of the destination. We strive to bring enjoyment, entertainment and/ or enlightenment to our Travel Club members who experience something they otherwise might never get to do. Our trips frequently cost little more than just the time it takes to get there. Or, a trip may cost a fairly tidy sum to visit wondrous locales around the globe like Austria, Germany, Ireland or Switzerland; places where we have already taken our Travel Club members – or Italy, which we will visit later this year. In its best moments, travel is supposed to be full of joy. People willingly pay money and take on the challenges of the journey itself in order to achieve the promise of joy on the other side. Joyful experiences are often the payoff for the extraordinary effort that is required sometimes to get to another part of the world. Just ask our travelers about the connecting flight challenges we endured last fall to ultimately enjoy the splendor and culture of
the Alpine countries. Our flights from Little Rock to Vienna, Austria, weren’t originally supposed to include stops in either Paris, France, or Hamburg, Germany – yet they did! In travel, you learn to be flexible. The experience bonds you with the people traveling with you, and often in joyful ways you never expected. Yes, we all ultimately arrived in Vienna, as did our luggage (although not until the next afternoon). But we were in magical Europe, beginning an exciting visit to see and do things we never thought we would. If you are seeking some truly joyful adventures, we are still accepting reservations for the balance of this year’s Citizens Bank Travel Club calendar, and will soon finalize where we will go next year. Here are a couple of hints, but don’t tell anybody … Greece in the Spring of 2020 and New York City at Christmastime. If you can’t wait to learn more about our future travels, email chuckj@thecitizensbank.net or call (870) 698-6233. Until then … Joyful Travels! N
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Sulphur Rock Elementary Field Day & Parent Appreciation Day Lori Campbell Sulphur Rock Elementary students, parents, & teachers enjoyed an end-of-the-year Parent Appreciation Day with wet & dry bounce houses, wiffle ball, snow cones & more just before the 2018-2019 academic year ended. N
#1, top row) Grandparent Anne Miller and granddaughter, Madelyn Vance (right) visit with first graders Tatum Ottoway and Raigen Wolverton during Sulphur Rock’s Field Day/Parent Appreciation Day on Monday. Students, families, and staff were treated to a day of fun in the sun as the school year comes to an end. #2) Sulphur Rock students, Dailee Caldwell & Justin Lopez smile as they receive their snow cone from staff members, Officer Patrick Collins, Principal Stacey Lindsey, Jacqui McSpadden, & Melissa Mergy. #3) Aiden Smith, Ella Davis, Corey Brewer, Addyson Fisher, & Fisher Branscum enjoy snow cones in between turns in the bounce houses at Sulphur Rock Elementary. #4) Shayla Meyer goes head first down a water slide at the Parent Appreciation Day/Field Day at Sulphur Rock Elementary. #5) Brant Cossey & Cash Neal race to the end of the water slide at Sulphur Rock's parent Appreciation Day/Field Day. #6) Sulphur Rock students, Abby Barber & Ernie Childress race to the end of a tropical water slide during Parent Appreciation Day/ Field Day. Bottom left) Student at Sulphur Rock Elementary line up at one of 11 bounce houses & water slides provided by the FANS Club at the school. Bottom right) Christopher Bohannon, Fisher Branscum, & Gabriel Fields have fun squirting each other with a water gun during Sulphur Rock Elementary Field Day/ Parent Appreciation Day. 26 Bald Knob . Batesville . Bradford . Cave City . Melbourne . Mnt. View . Newport . Newark . Southside . Sulphur Rock . Swifton . Sidney . Tuckerman
Fun Day at Eagle Mountain Elementary Pam Baxter Eagle Mountain Elementary held its end of the year Fun Day to celebrate another successful year. In addition to the outside activities they also watched a movie with popcorn and Pizza for lunch. N
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Games - Fun Day Mr. Difain, the Eagle Mountain elementary principal, takes a Bucket Ride.
Laser Tag in the gym.
Snow Cones
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Tourism Program Hosts Guest Service Training at Batesville Community Center Kyle Christopher The Batesville Advertising and Promotions Commission sponsored a Guest Service Training workshop hosted by the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce on June 25th, 2019. The free workshop, which was held at the Batesville Community Center & Aquatics Park, was created by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism to help improve the visitor experience in the state. Tourism Director, Kyle Christopher served as the instructor for the workshop which had fifty-one participants from the local service, healthcare, dining, and banking industries.
“By continuing to educate our local workforce on the importance of customer service and hospitality, we place our community in an even better position to attract visitors and new residents. This will result in more dollars flowing through our local economy” said Christopher. The next workshop is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, September 10th. For more information, contact the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce at 870-793-2378 or tourism@batesvilleareachamber.com. N
Blue Moon Coffee Ribbon Cutting Shelly Hendrix A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Blue Moon Coffee, Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Blue Moon Coffee is a drive-thru coffee shop which serves hot and cold fresh brewed Onyx Coffee daily! Blue Moon also serves smoothies, teas, and something special for the kids! Blue Moon Coffee is located at 1455 Myers Street in Batesville. Their hours are Monday – Saturday 6:00am – 6:00pm and Sunday 8:00am – 2:00 pm. N
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Bo Buck Sugar Shack Ribbon Cutting Ben Smith The ribbon cutting ceremony at Bo Buck Sugar Shack was held recently. Thanks to everyone that came out to open this great building in Grubbs, Arkansas. Congratulations to Michael and Kerri Lewellyn. N
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Landon Downing Joins Treasury Management Team Chuck Jones Landon Downing has been named to the Citizens Bank Treasury Management team, according to Anastasia Blaylock, Director of Treasury Management. Downing will serve as a Treasury Management Officer for the bank’s North Central Arkansas Market, providing Treasury Management solutions to the market’s commercial customer base. He will offer products that help businesses streamline processes, increase efficiencies, mitigate risk, and maximize their returns. “Landon has been very adept at understanding the needs of Citizens Bank’s customers and developing strategies to address those needs,” Ms. Blaylock said. “We look forward to adding those intuitive talents to our mission of providing beneficial Treasury Management products and services for our clients.” Downing started his career at Citizens Bank as a Retail Sales Manager in Batesville, and is a graduate of the bank’s E.D.G.E. leadership program. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Lyon College in Batesville, where he also worked as Associate Director of Admissions. A native of Sidney (Sharp County), Downing has served as a Young Alumni Trustee on the Lyon College Board of Trustees, and as a member the college’s
Alumni Council. He has participated in the Leadership Batesville program of the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce. An avid outdoor enthusiast, Downing is active in caving and rock-climbing. He also is a member of the Independence County Cave and Cliff Rescue organization. N
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St. Michael’s Place of Newport is a certified skilled nursing facility. The facility offers 24 -hour nursing services to you and your loved one. We have a team of registered nurses, licensed nurses and nursing assistants dedicated to providing the highest quality of care by working hand in hand with physicians. The facility offers Rehab to home program/Short Term Rehabilitation. Our rehab team is dedicated to helping our residents achieve their highest possible potential. They help rebuild confidence, hope, and self-respect.
If you have any question about the facility’s rehab program or any other services, the facility offers please feel free to call.
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In The Field with Randy
Irrigation Termination Recommedations 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 on July 16, the crops in the area have a wide range of development. I have seen rice that has not yet received preflood nitrogen and water yet, and I have seen rice heading. I am sure there will still be some soybeans planted, and there are soybeans setting pods. Overall, the crops are certainly later than normal. Even though that is the case, it will still be time to think about irrigation termination in some fields before the month of August is over. In corn, the development of the starch layer in the kernel should be monitored to determine when you can terminate irrigation without sacrificing yield. If the starch layer has progressed 50 percent or more down the kernel and you have good moisture, then you should be able to safely terminate irrigation with furrow irrigated corn. With pivot irrigated corn, the starch line needs to be 75 percent or more down the kernel before irrigation is terminated since less water is likely applied during each irrigation. If in doubt, I would err to the safe side and go ahead and irrigate one more time especially if hot and dry conditions are forecast. With rice, the University of Arkansas has a couple of rules of thumb that can be considered in regard to when you can safely drain fields. One is that the field should be 25-30 days past 50 percent heading, 25 days for long grain varieties and 30 days for medium grain varieties. The other rule of thumb is based on visual observation of the maturing grains on the panicle. On silt loam soils the panicles should be two-thirds strawcolored and on clay soils the panicles should be onethird straw-colored prior to draining. A personal rule of thumb that I have always used is that I want the end grains to be straw colored and I want the base grains to be milky before I begin to consider making a drain recommendation. I always consider predicted weather and soil type when using any of these methods. With soybeans, we’ve moved away from the old
recommendation when we used to say that when the beans were touching within the pods (Growth Stage R6) and there was good moisture, that you could terminate irrigation without losing yield. Research has shown that there needs to be good moisture until about Growth Stage R6.5 in order to obtain maximum yield. This is the point where the beans separate from the white membrane within the pod wall. You should start seeing the beginning of color change at that point. If producers will utilize these irrigation termination recommendations, they can avoid losing yield after pretty much all inputs have already been spent on the field. 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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Church of God Offerings Judge Not, But Love
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 the 25th chapter of Matthew, Jesus provides some key insight about actions that denote a person as a sheep; a true child of God. Matthew 25:34-35 says, “Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat…” Jesus lists additional actions in this parable such as giving something to drink to the thirsty and giving clothing to those that lack clothing. The righteous reply to the King in verse 37, “…Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee?” Jesus provides the King’s response in verse 40, “…Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” While church attendance, daily bible reading, daily prayer, and even giving of tithes and offerings are important and necessary, we must never forget that our actions towards others, and more specifically “the least of these,” are directly related to our actions toward Jesus. In this particular passage of scripture, the “least of these” needed food. Jesus explains that feeding those in need is just like taking care of Him. Isn’t it wonderful that the Lord provides us opportunities to do something directly for Him by helping others? I’ve recently spent time with an elderly woman in Batesville that is a widow and has no living family; she is truly alone. When I learned that her vision trouble actually makes her nearly blind and that it is difficult for her to make meals, I began to inquire how much she was
eating. The answer was not good. It didn’t take me long to learn she loves Popeye’s biscuits. Can you guess where we went to eat that day? The results of our conversation led me to investigate resources in Independence County for our aging population. By asking questions and doing a little research, I was put in contact with the White River Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA). I learned that this organization offers many resources to the elderly in Independence County. One area of interest to me was their Home Delivered Meal program. I felt this would be a great fit for my new friend. However, I learned that WRAAA is budget-limited and that the need in Independence County surpasses resources. For example, WRAAA often has a wait-list of 40 to 80 seniors in need of home delivered meals. I want that to sink in for just a moment; 40-80 seniors that have a definite need of assistance in order to eat, but are unable to receive the help they need due to a lack of agency resources. Feeding America, the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States, provides key statistics about food insecurity. The food insecurity rate in Independence County is 15.5%. The statewide rate is 17.3%. However, the national average is 12.5%. No doubt, Arkansas has high food insecurity. CALL TO ACTION: Although food insecurity among seniors is one isolated example of a need among many in Independence County, I would like to encourage your support and involvement with WRAAA. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to hear that there is no longer a wait list and that all seniors in Independence County in need of home delivered meals are able to receive one? WRAAA welcomes the support of individuals, churches, and corporations in our community. If you accept this call to action, we can “do something” and make a difference for someone in need and eliminate food insecurity for our aging population. N
Cole’s Canine Corner
Lessons in Dogs
Cole is a third grader at Eagle Mnt. Elementary. He loves Math, Playing outside, laughing with friends and family, tortellini, and of course, dogs.
This summer, I decided to try something new, since I love dogs so much. I would dog walk and dog sit. My favorite part of my new job is having the dogs come to my house and stay (and I do have favorite dogs). People call my mom and ask if we have openings, then drop off their dog, their favorite food, their dog bed and any
favorite toys, even though our dogs do share toys and food with them. The biggest lesson I have learned this summer is that sometimes big dogs are the sweetest, and little dogs are the ones to be scared of. For example, we had a big dog named Django, who was the sweetest dog we sat all summer, who loved to snuggle and fetch, and one of the smallest dogs we sat, Meg, chased down the heating and air guys and bit at their ankles. You never know how a dog might act, but they do all love dog treats, so always pack some in your car and your pockets. N
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Community Center and Aquatics Park 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.
Batesville’s Beacon of Health The Community Center and Aquatics Park has been a beacon in Batesville, Arkansas. It has been impactful in so many ways, economically for the city and personally for its residents. When it opened its doors on June 9th, 2017, it also opened up a fantastic opportunity for the people of Batesville to live happier and healthier lives. And Batesville residents took full advantage. According to Parks Director, Jeff Owens, membership numbers run right at 8,000, with an average of about 700 people coming through the doors per day. With a plethora of activities that encourage healthy habits and support active lifestyles, there is truly something for everybody at the Community Center and Aquatics Park. What’s In It For Us? The Community Center is an athlete’s playground. Boasting a huge gymnasium that can be configured into 3 basketball courts, 6 volleyball courts, a racquetball court, and 9 pickleball courts, there is no lack of opportunity to sweat it out atop the hardwood. Walkers and runners are welcomed to hit the 1/8 mile, 2 lane track that runs above the courts. It is the perfect place to escape the elements and still bank the miles when inclement weather hits. Into pumping iron or interested in group fitness classes? Check and check. The Community Center has you covered. The fitness room is equipped with treadmills, ellipticals, recumbent and exercise bikes, a full circuit of weight machines, 2 half racks, a Smith Machine, dumbbells, curl bars and straight bars. Zumba, aerobics and spin classes are all on the docket as well with the potential for a beginner’s yoga class to start in August. For those interested in aquatics, the indoor and outdoor pools provide everything you could possibly ask for. For the competitive swimmer, there is a 25 yard x 25 meter competition pool. For those rehabilitating, there is a heated therapy pool with seating and stability bars. For the kids, there is a fun children’s play pool complete with a spiral slide, dumping buckets and various spray features. The outdoor pool will keep the whole family cool all summer long. With a 450’ Lazy River, tanning deck, two 25ft spiral slides, a 12ft diving well with 1 meter springboard, a zipline, whirlpool and splash pad, there is something for everyone to enjoy right in one place. The Community Center is also available for meetings
and events. There is a large catering kitchen within, as well as four meeting rooms and two board rooms that are fully A/V equipped. Below is a listing of some of the classes and activities that are offered throughout the year. For more information on these and other offerings at the Community Center and Aquatics Park, you can visit their website at www.batesvilleparks.com. Aquatics • Water Aerobics- adults & seniors (year round) •
Swim Lessons- toddlers, youth, adults (year round)
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Master’s Swim Program- adults 18+ (year round)
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Youth Swim Team- youth and teens (year round)
Organized Sports/Fitness • Youth Volleyball- youth & teens (fall) •
Youth Basketball -youth & teens (winter)
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Adult Volleyball- adults 18+ (fall)
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Adult Basketball- adults 18+ (winter)
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Pickleball- all ages (year round)
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Soft Yoga- typically seniors (year round)
The Community Center also offers the “Ultimate Wellness Challenge” which consists of various monthly challenges designed to help people meet their health and wellness goals. They host indoor triathlons in the spring and fall for ages 14 years and up and work in tandem with White River Medical Center to host periodic wellness classes and seminars to discuss nutrition and overall health. Meet the Members We had the opportunity to get some insight into how the Community Center has been instrumental in the lives of a few of its members. Read on to learn more about how Daniel Latus, Billy Zumwalt, Blake Johnson, and David Insell have come to be happier and healthier individuals through their participation in the programs offered there. Daniel Latus of Sulphur Rock is a 9th grade student at Batesville High School with an interest in Aerospace.
His health and fitness goals include: being able to run a 5k and swimming every day. This is what he had to say about his experience with the Community Center. “It has given me a place to work out and connect with friends. It offers wonderful programs, my favorite is swimming. Swim coaches have helped me grow as a person, understand the values of hard work and to stay healthy.” David Insell, red hat, with his medal winning pickle ball team.
Billy Zumwalt is a 51 year old veteran retiree originally from Florida who now resides in Batesville. He has had some setbacks with his health, including a broken back, shoulder and ankles. “You name it, I’ve probably damaged it,” he tells us. He goes to the Center every day and plays pickleball. “It’s a great place because it gives so many people so many options. Veterans should know how inexpensive it is.” Blake Johnson, Southside native, is a 33 year old USPS employee. He has had some injuries in his past and admits to eating a not so healthy diet. His fitness goals include losing body fat and building up his endurance. He plays basketball a lot, runs and uses the weight room. This is what he said about his personal experience at the Community Center and why he thinks it is important. “It has helped me meet a lot of new people. It gives people a place to go and work on new skills and helps
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kids improve in their sports and stay out of trouble. It provides the opportunity for people to stay healthy.” David Insell is a 66 year old Batesville native and local pastor for the past 40 years. He had surgery to remove a large portion of his colon in the past and suffers with bad knees. He used to walk at the north complex, then started swimming and finally discovered pickleball and plays nearly every day. His goal is to
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live a healthy lifestyle well into his 90s. He thinks the Community Center is important because it “makes the community more attractive to industry, gives people the opportunity to stay active, healthy and make new friends like my pickleball family. Living a healthy lifestyle is possible when you participate in activities. The Community Center helps you live a quality and healthy life.” N
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Tales of a Transplanted Fashionista Summer Lovin’
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 knew a few months ago that this summer was going to be a little different, and decided to focus on finding the fun in every day. Fun for a 9 year old boy can be interpreted several ways, swimming, setting off your own fireworks (much to his mama’s terror), time with wild and crazy little friends, or just watching your favorite cartoons in a pillow fort in the living room. We vowed to simply embrace and enjoy our summer. I usually have some kind of part time job in the summer, when I am off contract from my full time job, but with my dad in a battle with cancer, we figured my parents would need us much more this summer than anyone else did. So we set a few goals for ourselves, (1) spend time with our favorite people, (2) swim (we are both growing gills at this point), (3) grow our veggies, and (4) Stay Home. We also decided to start a little dog sitting business, which has turned into a lot of fun (and face kisses and dog fur, but still a lot of fun). That number four made me sad at first, because we are all about hopping in the car with a box of cheez its and heading on an adventure, but the chapter we are currently living in brings our coveted family time front and center. We could just as easily take off for the day to go to Blanchard, or the lake, or Little Rock, and be back in time for bedtime, than load up like the Beverly Hillbillies and take off for the beach for a week (which, I am already looking at rentals for next summer, praising God in advance for Dad’s healing, and hoping that dad will actually want to swim in the ocean with us next year!). Some of my favorite childhood memories are about our wild family vacations driving across the country in our station wagon, but even more of them are memories of Sunday dinners, of spilling my heart out to my mama in the kitchen, driving my dad crazy talking 90 mph while he puttered in his shop, and watching Hee Haw with my family while my mom put sponge rollers in my hair for Sunday morning. Most of my big fat memories are time spent together. So this summer I decided to do just that with Cole, catch fireflies in the driveway after dark, load up in our pajamas after dinner and go get ice cream cones, play in the sprinkler in the yard, and go spend time with my parents. Along the way he has learned the value of responsibility with dog sitting, and knowing that people are counting on us, and the value of money, since he keeps marking off those spots on his commission chart each week. Fun doesn’t have to always cost money. In addition to all of the doggy fur, a garden is always one of my favorite parts of spring and summer. So one
of Cole’s responsibilities is to help me with the garden, watering and picking. Our cucumbers have gone a little crazy this year, so we have pickles in jars everywhere, in preparation for early Christmas gifts for friends and family (or back to school gifts to get them out of my fridge). One of our best friends (I say our, because Cole typically declares that my best friends are his too, which is usually true) has a chicken hobby, and her little girl is learning responsibility by helping her with the chickens and gathering eggs each day (except from under one deranged chicken, named Feathers, who is insisting that she “sit” on eggs that are not even hers). Kinley is a Dave Ramsey kid too, and gets to keep her money that she earns from her eggs. It’s so wonderful to have friends who raise their babies in a like minded way, teaching them responsibility with money, but also letting them be little. Kinley’s mama, Sarah, and I have been able to swap eggs for tomatoes, and pretend that we are living in older days (which, she would survive without electricity, I would not). We still have lots of warm days ahead, with lots of plans for the rest of summer and fall, but we are simply trying to focus on all of the many blessings we have in our lives right now (and dogs). N
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Unity Health Harris World Breastfeeding Week
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.
This year, World Breastfeeding Week will run from August 1st through August 8th and aim at raising awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that infants be exclusively breastfed for about the first 6 months of life with continued breastfeeding alongside introduction of appropriate complementary foods for 1 year or longer. Breastmilk provides ideal nutrition for infants as it is more easily digested than infant formula. It contains antibodies that help babies fight off viruses and bacteria and lowers the risk of developing asthma and allergies. And compared to formula fed infants, exclusively breastfed babies are half as likely to be victims of sudden infant death syndrome or SIDS. Although most infants receive some breastmilk, most are not exclusively breastfed or continue to breastfeed as long as recommended according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Making the choice to exclusively breastfeed is not always an easy one. It can be intimidating and often leads to many uncertainties, questions, or feeling like you don’t have much support. In fact, 60% of mothers do not breastfeed for as long as they intend to according to the CDC. How long a mother breastfeeds her baby is influenced by many factors including issues with latching, concerns about infant nutrition and weight, mother’s concern about taking medications while breastfeeding, unsupportive work policies, lack of family support, and unsupportive hospital practices and policies. At Unity Health New Life Center, our Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), is an excellent resource for new mothers who aren’t feeling so sure about the breastfeeding process. According to the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice, the CLC is a professional in lactation counseling who has demonstrated the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitudes to provide clinical breastfeeding counseling and management support to families who are thinking about breastfeeding or who have questions or problems during the course of breastfeeding/lactation. CLCs work within a counseling model, understanding that breastfeeding decisions are made by the mother, who may have values and goals different from the counselor. CLCs work as part of the health care team, ensuring appropriate referrals and recommendations. “Since having a CLC on staff, our overall
breastfeeding rate has increased from 5% to 35% in just a few short months”, says Andrea Conn, Director of New Life Center at Unity Health Harris Medical Center. “Tracy Armstrong, our CLC, has been a wonderful resource for our moms, even helping them after they have been discharged from the hospital”. For more information on the New Life Center at Unity Health Harris Medical Center or to schedule a consultation with our Certified Lactation Counselor, please contact 870.512.3016. N
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Notes from the Clearing Surviving Accidentally Joseph Thomas
Part VIII
I scanned the scene from the drivers seat, finding it impossible to ignore the pain in my terribly swelled left ankle (which I thought might be broken at the time) and a lacerated right shin. Sleep and stillness had stiffened all of my joints and made more tender my injuries. I was looking for material to make myself some crutches, while questioning whether they would actually do me any good considering both feet felt painful to put weight on. I thought I’d better test that question before wasting the time and energy, so I opened the Jeep door and carefully pulled both legs to hover just above the semi-rocky ground before me. As soon as both feet grazed the hard earth, the pain told me the idea was unfounded and just more wishful thinking on my part. I decided to fight the pain and try to support myself by holding the door and steering wheel at half weight. I’d always been fairly athletic, but the speed at which gravity pulled me to the ground, I can’t really describe other than to say that it was a blur of happening. I was down before I knew what took place. My weight compressed into my legs as my knees gave way and the pain was more than I could take. I passed out for what could have been five minutes, but I’m sure it was at least an hour. I woke up on my bottom, back to the open Jeep and head severly down and bent to the right. Just enough to leave me with a burning spasm in the length of my neck when I tried to straighten it. After that pain was somewhat sorted, I was just able to tricep dip my bottom back to the floor of the Jeep, but not without almost passing out again. I repeated the exercise with the edge of the seat and finally made it into a seated position. I decided to inspect my laceration, thinking it hurt much more than it should. It appeared to be infected and that scared me, or at least in the very early stages of infection. Made me wonder what I might have scraped into the open wound from the rock that cut me. It also made me wish I had brought some alcohol along to pour over it, but I never kept alcohol in my vehicle and could think of nothing to sterilize it with. I knew I could cauterize the wound to stop bleeding, but would that help with infection? N
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