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Joseph Thomas I want to start by thanking every business that helped us hand out magazines in the last few month out of their drive through, but Nova Joe Coffee went above and beyond and we appreciate their help and their coffee. We are settling in to what seems to be the way of things for now, trying to remain safe and distant. It is difficult when moments, both good and bad, arise. We are huggers and hand shakers and those embraces come with a risk depending on who you are facing. I’ll be glad to hug carelessly again. I hope you’ve been checking us out online, but if you haven’t, please do. Find us on facebook under Eye On Magazine, Instagram, and our updated website at eyeonmag.com. This August 2020 issue holds: Randy Chalpecka - Rice Stink Bugs, Cherri Rodgers - Purging Clothes, Hannah Rogers - Environmental Issues of Food Waste, and Dr. Sandra Massey - Phases 2 & 3 of Reopening ASUN Campus. Michelle Foshee The Future of Telemedicine at Unity Health, Nelson and Sandy Barnett - Aunt Mary Louise’s Summer Time Frozen Fruit Salad, and Rob Montgomery - Is There Anything Sure? I have the honor to bring you our cover, I.M.A.D. in Transition, Caroline Beauchamp - SURPRISE, Things To Do, Local Faces and much more! We are looking at some upcoming delivery changes, so look
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As we watch the news, and we are bombarded with information about our changing world, it can sometimes feel as if everything is shaking all around us. Our own foundation, our own world, may feel unstable. In times like these I ask the question, “What is sure? What is stable?” As I look to the scriptures we see that according to John chapter 1, Jesus is “the word.” Isaiah 28:16 tells us that Jesus is a foundation stone, “a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation…” Take note of those last three words: a sure foundation. Combining the thoughts from both John and Isaiah we see that the word is a sure foundation. In the midst of troublesome times, I say with confidence, “Jesus and His word are a sure foundation.” When you need stability, look to Jesus and His word. When you need something sure, look to Jesus and His word. When you need peace in the midst of the storm, look to Jesus and His word. Now, let’s go back to the scripture in Isaiah and examine the phrase, “a sure foundation.” At first glance, we may assume that the word sure is an adjective that describes the type of foundation. However, when we look at the Hebrew meaning of this phrase, we find
something very interesting. The word “sure” is actually a verb. This is the only time in the bible that this particular Hebrew word is translated as the word “sure.” The verb sure means: to establish, to be founded, to set. What is more interesting is the tense, or the mood, of this verb; it is a participle. The fact this verb is a participle means that the word may be used in the past, present, or future. In other words, there is an unbroken continuity associated with this word. This simple fact elevates this simple, three-word statement. Knowing this, we see that Jesus, the word, is a foundation that was set, is set, and will always be set. Jesus the word was, is, and always will be the established foundation. To answer our question at the beginning, “Is there anything sure?” The answer is a resounding YES. Jesus and the word will always be a solid foundation we can stand on. In troublesome and uncertain times, there is no greater way to remain stable and solid than to wholeheartedly love Jesus and His word. I want to encourage each of you to look to Jesus and the word even more so as the year 2020 unfolds. If you do, you will not be shaken. N eyeonmag.com
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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.
Most people really like clothes and shoes, and our closets and drawers are crammed full of more than we need. Sad to say, but most people continue clothes shopping, even though there is no room left in the closet and no need for anymore. Whether spring cleaning or fall purging, take a close look at what is hiding in your closet and drawers and be honest with yourself as you consider what to purge from your stash. If the item does not fit, then it needs to go. We, especially women, tend to keep clothes, telling ourselves that someday we’ll fit in it again. But honestly, you will probably never be able to wear it again, and if you do lose weight, you will want new clothes instead of these old ones that have been in your closet for years now. If you do not wear it, don’t keep it. Also, if you do not like it or it does not fit correctly, out it goes. If the item is uncomfortable, chances are you do not wear it. Out-of-style clothing needs to go as well. You can keep it for fifty years, waiting for the retro look to come back, but I say, get rid of it. Another dilemma is that you really like it, but it is in bad shape or stained, so it needs to go. If you absolutely cannot
part with it, an option is to just wear this article around your house. If you have a piece of clothing and nothing else to wear with it, then get rid of it or purchase a coordinating piece. But if you do purchase, you are adding to that ever-growing stack. Also, if you have five pair of khaki pants, you probably only wear your favorite two or three pair. If you have only worn it a few times, then you need to remove it. Often, we keep items that we received as gifts, but if that is the only reason you are keeping an article of clothing, then it is not worth keeping. Clothes should not be kept for sentimental reasons, unless it is your wedding dress or baby clothing. Store items rarely worn, such as formal attire or costumes, in another closet, if at all possible. Many of our articles of clothing just need to be trashed. If it is in good shape, find a place to donate your clothing. In our area, we have several resale shops that support good causes. By donating your items, you are supporting these organizations that typically need assistance with funding. Remember when purging your clothes, be honest and be brave! N
Phases 2 & 3 Announced for Return to Campus 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.
Since turning to remote business operations in March, ASU-Newport administration, faculty, and staff have worked to develop a phased plan for reopening campus locations. Phase 1 allowed for ASUN testing and bookstore services to reopen, a handful of employees to return to campuses to perform essential services that could not be completed remotely, and a limited number of students to return to campus to complete spring coursework. Phase 2 began July 13. Most staff and a limited
number of students returned to campuses. ASUNMarked Tree saw the most student activity as technical programs resume. General Education courses will remain online and high-risk employees will continue to work remotely to mitigate the risk of COVID-19. During Phase 2, ASUN will implement new guidelines for returning to ASUN campuses. Guidelines include but are not limited to the following: ASU-Newport employees and students will complete a self-assessment daily to verify they are not exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19. Proper wearing (fully covering nose and mouth) of masks will be required for all employees, students and visitors at all times. Employees may only remove
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masks in their office spaces when alone or when social distancing is possible (such as in larger meeting rooms as well as the dining facilities) but should quickly replace them when social distancing becomes impossible. ASU-Newport will provide each employee and student with a cloth mask. Classrooms and public spaces will be arranged to enforce proper social distancing. Additional signage will be placed across all campus locations as reminders to stay 6 feet apart and practice healthy hand washing. Plexi glass partitions will be installed in key areas to provide extra protection to employees, students and visitors. Food service locations in Newport and Marked Tree will be limited to grab-and-go options. While in The Hub or Delta Grill, patrons must adhere to the physical distancing guidelines and the state requirements applying to restaurants in Arkansas. Phase 3 will begin on August 3. During Phase 3, ASUN plans for a full return of all employees. All in-person classes will also resume at this time, although online class options and support services will continue to be prioritized for students not ready to return to campus. As we continue to learn more about COVID19, we are aware this plan is fluid and could change with further guidelines set forth by the Arkansas
Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control. It is important that employees, students and visitors understand that ASU-Newport cannot ensure absolute safety at our three campus locations. But with these measures, along with a dedicated cleaning staff, administrators are confident we are taking every step possible to provide a quality working and learning environment. You can find more information about ASUNewport’s COVID-19 response and resources at asun. edu/coronavirus. N
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Unity Health looks to the future with Telemedicine 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.
Nearly 59 million Americans live in healthcare professional shortage areas according to the US Department of Health and Human Services. These individuals often experience long delays when scheduling a visit with a healthcare professional and lack a feeling of continuity of care if they aren’t able to see the same physician at each visit. One way for hospitals to improve access of medical care in both rural and urban settings is through Telemedicine. You may have heard the term, Telemedicine, and wondered exactly what does it mean and how will it affect me? By definition, Telemedicine is the distribution of health-related services and information via electronic information and telecommunication technologies allowing for long-distance patient and clinician contact, care, advice, reminders, education, intervention, monitoring, and remote admissions. There are two types of Telemedicine; synchronous and asynchronous. Synchronous telemedicine considered a live 2-way interaction between an individual and healthcare provider. This virtual visit, similar to a FaceTime or Skype video call, is conducted using a patient’s smartphone, or tablet, or computer with a camera in order to receive medical care and consultation. This requires the patient to first download an app that connects them to the healthcare provider. Asynchronous telemedicine is not live and is considered a “store and forward” application of healthcare. This allows for transfer of images, videos, test results, and other clinical information for the healthcare provider to look at and respond to at a later time. It also allows individuals to monitor and track health information, such as blood pressures and blood sugars, in the personal health application that they can forward to their healthcare provider for review. Physicians and practitioners can also use this function in forwarding pertinent information to a specialist if deemed necessary. Why is this so important? In short, Telemedicine increases access to physicians and specialist to ensure patients are receiving the care they need, when they need it. This becomes particularly important for those who live in rural areas and have unreliable transportation or those who may be too sick to travel longer distances to see their physician. For those with weakened immune systems, choosing a virtual visit over an office visit during flu season could be a life saving decision. According to the American Medical
Association and Wellness Council of America, nearly 75% of all doctor visits, urgent care, and ER visits “are either unnecessary or could be handled safely and effectively over the phone or video”. Telemedicine also saves time. An average telemedicine visit takes only 13 to 15 minutes while and in-person visit takes about 2 hours, according to the American Journal of Medicine. It also reduces patient transfers, emergency room and urgent care visits and delivers savings to the patients. The American Hospital Association reports that 76% of US hospitals are currently using Telemedicine to connect patients and healthcare providers and that the demand will continue to rise. In order to keep up with the healthcare demand and continue offering our patients and communities the best possible healthcare, Unity Health has created its own Telemedicine platform. Individuals are now able to schedule and conduct an immediate real time virtual visit with a Unity Health provider for minor illnesses, follow-up consultations, chronic care monitoring, and counseling from anywhere using a smartphone, tablet, or computer with camera. For more information contact any of our Unity Health Clinic’s or visit our website at unityhealth. org. N
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Do you like surprises? As Ruth said, “only if they are good surprises”. Unfortunately, surprises come in different shapes - good surprises and not good surprises. How do you feel when you get an unwelcomed “surprise”? That may be why Medicare Beneficiaries are talking with their friends about the late enrollment penalty and suggesting they ask about it. A late enrollment penalty is an unwelcome surprise and grabs your attention, particularly since it can be avoided. This penalty can be frustrating, confusing and costly. Let’s look at what a late enrollment penalty is. A late enrollment penalty may be imposed and added to your Part D prescription plan premium, if there is a continuous period of 63 days or more, at any time, when you were eligible to enroll in a Part D prescription plan and were not enrolled in a Medicare prescription plan and you were not covered under what’s referred to as ”creditable prescription drug coverage” (like employer
group insurance). If someone knows about this penalty, why would they decide to ignore it? If someone doesn’t take any prescription drugs or the prescription drugs they take are inexpensive, they may decide not to enroll in a Part D Prescription plan. They think “Why should I pay a monthly premium that is more than what I pay for the prescriptions I take?” Yes, at first glance, that may make sense. But at some point, you may be taking more prescriptions or costly prescriptions and need some help paying for them. Either a friend suggests you get a Medicare Prescription plan or you see ads on TV or in the mail showing low premiums - premiums lower than what you’re now paying for your prescriptions. You may enroll in a plan that saves you money on the cost of your prescriptions even when you pay the premium. Then you get “the letter”. After you enroll in a Medicare prescription plan, the plan will send you a letter telling you if you owe a penalty and how much the penalty is. The penalty is not a one-time penalty; you must pay the penalty for as long as you have a prescription plan. You will be given an opportunity to provide proof that you had continuous prescription coverage, if you don’t think you owe the penalty. You will have 60 days
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Things To Do Please check online or call to see if your choice of Things To Do is still proceeding or has been canceled due to COVID-19.
Batesville Basic Life Support Training This certification course provides healthcare providers and public safety professionals the knowledge and skills necessary to repond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. Aug 4, 8am through Noon at UACCB, $49 (must pre-register) katrina.stevens@uaccb.edu, 870.612.2082. Recertification class will be held Aug 6, 2:30pm to 5:30pm, $39. Hole Runner 150 Boat Race In Black Rock, 108 miles, will be held Aug 8 at Noon, admin@theholerunner150.com www.theholerunner150.com. Gene Watson Live at the Melba Theater The Melba Theater will be hosting Gene Watson: LIVE on Sunday, August 9 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.melbatheater.com. Preferred tickets are $50 and regular tickets are $35. Convenience fees are applied to the ticket purchase price. Project Support Batesville Area Prayer Project Support Batesville Area monthly prayer will be August 10th, 5:30 pm in the front parking lot at WRMC hospital. We will be praying for our area’s health care professionals, guidance and patients. Please join us
in praying for our community. For more information, please contact Cherri at 870-569-8181 (The Kitchen Shop). Batesville Schools Open House BHS Elementary Aug 10 from 5:30 through 7:30pm. Batesville Preschool, Aug 11 at 5:30pm. Batesville HS & JHS Aug 11 at 6pm. Batesville School Districts first day of school Aug 13 at 8:19am. www.batesvilleschool.org. Batesville School Board meeting Aug 17, 5:30pm. Southside School Board Meeting & Open House Aug 10, 6:30 through 7:30pm. Open House Aug 11, 4 to 7pm. Southside first day of school Aug 13 at 8am. Lyon College Matriculation and Registration Aug 17 at 8am. www.lyon.edu. Classes begin Aug 18 at 8am. UACCB End of Fall Registration Aug 18, at 8am. Small Business Counseling (By Appointment Only) Aug 20 from 10am through 3pm at the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce at 409 Vine Street, Laura Miller 870.972.3517. Free guidance tailored for your startup or existing business. Hunter Education Aug 29 from 8:30am to 6:30pm at UACCB, katrina.stevens@ uaccb.edu www.uaccb.edu. Big Fun on the Bayou Saturday, August 29 at 10am in the Main Street Batesville-Maxfield Park. The inaugural “Big Fun on the Bayou” will take place on Saturday, August 29. Activities will include kayak racing, children’s games, poke salad sampling, and so much more.
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Cedar Ridge Cedar Ridge Open House Aug 10 from Noon through 7pm at 1502 N. Hill Street in Newark. Cedar Ridge first day of school Aug 13 at 8am. 870.201.2577, www.cedarwolves.org. Cedar Ridge School Board meeting Aug 18, 7pm.
Midland Midland School District Teacher In-Service & Open House Aug 10, 11, 12 at 8am. Midland first day of school Thursday, Aug 13, 8am. Open House Aug 11 at 5pm & Aug 12 at 7pm. First day of school, Aug 13 at 8am.
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ForwARd Arkansas Names Ben Kutylo Executive Director Emily Osborne ForwARd Arkansas announced today that Ben Kutylo has been named executive director, effective July 27, 2020. In this role, Kutylo will lead the organization’s work to develop and support the broad implementation of innovative solutions to improve learning and career outcomes for all Arkansas students. Most recently, Kutylo served as co-founder and executive director of Fremont Street, a national nonprofit that strategically invests in, launches and coordinates initiatives to catalyze innovation in public schools to better prepare all students to thrive in today’s world. Key projects spearheaded by Kutylo during his tenure there focused on engaging schools and communities across the country and supporting them to develop innovative, yet practical strategies to optimize school structures, improve collaboration and growth opportunities for teachers and enhance the learning experience to better meet the needs of students. “ForwARd Arkansas is committed to equity and opportunity in education for all students in Arkansas,” said Kathy Smith, chairperson, ForwARd Arkansas Board of Directors and senior education advisor, Walton Personal Philanthropy Group. “We are excited to have Ben lead the team as we work to support the transformation of Arkansas’s Pre-K to 12 education system to deliver excellent outcomes for students across the state.” Prior to his work with Fremont Street, Ben served as vice president of strategic partnerships at eSpark Learning – an education technology company that provides adaptive, digital K-5 math and reading tools for teachers and students. He also spent more than five years as director
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of program investments at The Chicago Public Education Fund, where he led initiatives to implement city-wide strategies in support of principals, teachers and engaged educators in the development of innovative classroom models and whole-school redesign efforts. “Now is a critical time in education. Recent, intensified conversations around equity and unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic are pushing us to re-examine our approach to education,” said Sherece West-Scantlebury, vice chair, ForwARd Arkansas Board of Directors and president & CEO, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation. “We are happy to have found a leader like Ben who has spent his career working with districts and communities to develop solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing schools, teachers and students.” Kutylo earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame and a Masters in Education Policy and Management from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education. “I’m excited by this work and humbled by the opportunity to lead ForwARd Arkansas and its work to serve as a champion for equity, a connector and convener for shared opportunity, and a catalyst for innovation,” said Kutylo. “I look forward to the opportunity to listen to, learn from and collaborate with the organization’s amazing network of partners throughout the state and to support families, educators and leaders – especially in communities with the greatest need – to develop innovative strategies to address the challenges they and their students face.” To learn more, visit www.ForwARdArkansas.org. N
ARKANSAS FLMMAKER JEFF NICHOLS TO HOST FREE ONLINE DISCUSSION ABOUT ESTABLISHING A CREATIVE CAREER IN YOUR HOMETOWN Janelle Cline You don’t have to go to LA or New York to make a great movie! Join Seed&Spark and The Arkansas Cinema Society for a fireside chat with Jeff Nichols and Emily Best. Writer and director Jeff Nichols has made a career of making internationally acclaimed films in his home state, and now, he and Emily want to teach other aspiring filmmakers how to bring power back to your communities and establish a creative career outside coastal hubs. Nichols’ films include Shotgun Stories, Take Shelter, Mud, Midnight Special, and, most recently, Loving which was nominated for an Academy Award, two Golden Globes, a WGA award, and two Independent Spirit Awards. As a founder of the Arkansas Cinema Society, Nichols is passionate about using his platform to bring viability and economic development through cinema to local communities. It’s a mission shared by Seed&Spark
which is hosting the event in conjunction with ACS and made possible with the sponsorship of WeTransfer and Shutterstock. Those interested in participating can RSVP at Eventbrite. When: Friday, July 31, 2020 at 12 p.m. CST What: Livestream discussion with Jeff Nichols and Emily Best RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/css-creatingin-non-coastal-communities-with-jeff-nicholstickets-113035963610 N
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M&P Monster Beats – Music To Our Ears Tara Salinas Merchants and Planters Bank and M&P Insurance services proudly sponsors M&P Monster Beats, a fourconcert series that brings state-wide talent to the Terry Scoggins Stage at 412 Front Street in downtown Newport. Monster Beats successfully kicked off its first concert on Saturday, June 27th with Bad Habit, a rock and roll band from Little Rock and a great turn-out from the community. Three other dynamic, familyfriendly acts are scheduled for the series. July 18th, Tim Meitzen, a northeast Arkansas favorite, brings a full band with a wide variety of country, rock and folk music from some of the finest musicians in the state. August 8th will feature The Salty Dogs, a nationally acclaimed eclectic country quartet from Little Rock that has shared the stage with Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Jr., and the Old Crow Medicine Show. The Karla Case Band will take the stage October 10th, for the last Monster Beats show of the year. The Karla Case Band is one of central Arkansas’ top bands and a local favorite, playing a wide variety of rock, pop, dance, and country. All performances start at 7:00 p.m. and are free to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a chair, sit under the stars and enjoy the music. Face masks must be worn to enter and exit the stage area and social distancing between groups must be practiced. Guests may also sit in their cars and listen. “We believe in and are proud to sponsor events like this, now more than ever. No, we can’t sit together or even physically greet each other like we would have last year, but we can have a night out, see each other in a safe, large, outdoor area, and enjoy a few hours of good music without spending a dime,” says Jim Gowen, Jr.,
President and CEO of Merchants and Planters Bank. “That’s pretty good therapy to me, and a nice reminder that our community is still here, still vibrant, and full of good.” M&P Monster Beats is part of the Monster Nights Downtown Entertainment Series, a thirty-eight event family fun, free series held in Newport between May 1st and October 31st. The series is brought to you by the Downtown Revitalization and Improvement Volunteer Effort, The Newport Chamber of Commerce, and numerous community and business sponsorships. Visit www.newportarcity.org or the Monster Nights page on Facebook for more information N
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FIRST COMMUNITY BANK TOPS FORBES’ BEST-IN-STATE BANKS FOR 2020 Angela Connell First Community Bank has been chosen as the top bank among four other financial institutions on Arkansas’ best banks by Forbes for its 2020 Best-In-State Banks and Credit Unions list. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry-ranking provider. “The distinction by Forbes as Best-In-State Bank is a tremendous honor,” said Dale Cole, chairman & CEO of First Community Bank. “First Community Bank works hard every day to serve our communities, and this recognition is a testament to the dedication of all our employees.” Forbes’ Best-In-State Banks and
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As a first-generation college student, Zachary Perrine understands the impact that higher education can make in students’ lives. He’s dedicated his career to helping provide opportunities for students to access higher education and to grow as learners. “I think higher education is the key to opening opportunities for students. Some type of postsecondary education is critical for advancement today. Community colleges like UACCB are well-positioned to provide these educational opportunities. Success can be defined however the student needs because that’s what we are there for — to take care of them. I am committed to fostering the same level of support I received during my education with every student I can,” Perrine said. Perrine will join the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville as the new vice chancellor for student affairs on June 29. Perrine has an extensive background in student services including recruitment and admissions as well as experience with grants, strategic planning and budgeting. He previously worked at the University of Arkansas — Pulaski Technical College where he served as an academic advisor, director of advising and career services, interim dean of enrollment services, and most recently director of enrollment services. Perrine’s background also includes stints at Louisiana State University and Hendrix College. He said when he began at UA-PTC, he fell in love with the community college culture. “I loved being part of a 2-year institution and how diverse the student population was,” Perrine said. Among his achievements while at UA-PTC, Perrine said he was particularly proud of leading the admissions and advising teams through the transition to a new student information system. Additionally, Perrine led the charge for the implementation of and training on a new text messaging service to increase student communications and engagement. Perrine said that UACCB’s standard of excellence and its reputation as an outstanding community college within the state drew him to the institution. “I’ve been deeply involved in enrollment management,
and UACCB is one of those institutions I’ve kept up with over the years. The level of excellence at UACCB made me think, ‘That’s a team I want to play for.’ When the position for vice chancellor for student affairs opened, I knew I had to apply,” he said. Deborah Frazier, UACCB Chancellor, said Perrine’s leadership encompasses both analytical and technical skills that will be assets to promoting student success at UACCB. “I am very excited that Mr. Perrine will join the UACCB team as the vice chancellor for student affairs. His firsthand knowledge of the University of Arkansas System, Project One Workday and his understanding of the Arkansas higher education productivity funding formula will be a tremendous asset to UACCB,” she said. “However, I am most excited about his passion for community college students and the opportunity higher education affords its students. He possesses the ‘can do’ attitude that is indicative of UACCB personnel. He is innovative and has a desire to help students achieve their educational goals. He will make a great addition to our team.” N
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First Community Bank Announces Promotions Angela Connell First Community Bank has announced promotions in several departments and branches of the organization, according to Boris Dover, the organization’s president and chief operating officer. “We are so pleased to announce these very welldeserved promotions and to have these driven professionals continue to grow with First Community Bank,” said Dover. “I know they will continue to be great assets to our team and to our customers.” Hank Pearce, a veteran employee of First Community Bank, has been named EVP chief lending officer. He has over 36 years total lending experience and is a graduate of LSU Graduate School of Banking. Hank is an accomplished commercial executive leader that manages our company’s lending team, as well as our nationwide dealer direct enduser financing program. Jonathan Cole has been promoted to SVP appraisal review manager. Jonathan has more than 16 years of experience in the appraisal industry and recently earned the SRA designation from the Appraisal Institute. He came to First Community Bank in 2011 to assist in appraisal management, and the department has grown to seven employees over this term with plans to expand. Craig Amos has been promoted to VP compliance & BSA officer. He joined First Community Bank in 2009. He is a graduate of the Barret School of Banking in Memphis and received the certified regulatory compliance manager (CRCM) designation in 2014. Amos oversees the compliance department and continues to assist the bank in adhering to regulatory laws, including the Bank Secrecy Act. Amber Bass has been promoted to SVP business & electronic solutions. She came to the First Community Bank in 2011 and has more than 21 years of experience in the banking industry. She is a graduate of Barret School of Banking and recently received the Accredited Payments Risk Professional accreditation. Amber coordinates the implementation of new digital products and oversees the electronic product offerings from the bank, including online banking, mobile banking, cash management, and online account opening. Matt McDonald has been promoted to SVP commercial lending. He joined First Community bank in 2011. Matt is responsible for assisting customers with their commercial lending needs and providing financial resources to both new and existing businesses. Veronica Pearce has been promoted to SVP finance. Veronica joined First Community Bank in 2011 and has twelve years of experience in the banking industry. She is a graduate of the Barret School of Banking. She is involved in asset/liability and liquidity management while managing the financial and regulatory reporting function of the bank. Heather Fulbright has been promoted to SVP human resource director. Heather has been with First Community Bank since 2000. She leads the bank’s human resources department.
Jeff Reves has been promoted to SVP internal audit manager. Jeff joined First Community Bank in 2016 and has more than 26 years of experience in the banking industry. He is a Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer with ICBA, with 15 years in the compliance and audit fields, and he has served as ACH Coordinator, Internal Audit Assistant, BSA Officer, Compliance Officer, and Internal Auditor. Jeff will oversee the internal audit function, and he and his team will ensure that risk-based audits are completed and that they satisfy regulatory requirements. Lucinda Elms has been promoted to SVP loan documentation manager. Lucinda joined First Community Bank in 2010 and has more than 18 years of experience in the banking industry. She oversees the loan documentation department that prepares loan documents for all in-house lending. Mary Henderson has been promoted to VP assistant loan review manager. With 28 years of banking experience, Mary is responsible for ensuring the credit quality of the bank through loan review and providing various reports to management and the board of directors each month. Camron Hames has been promoted to VP senior loan systems analyst. Camron joined First Community Bank in 2007 and is a graduate of the Barrett School of Banking. Camron maintains and enhances the loan systems/ products for the bank. Kaisha Gott has been promoted to VP dealer direct loan officer. Kaisha joined First Community Bank in 2011. Kaisha ensures customer and dealership satisfaction to help expand the brand’s footprint nationwide in the outdoor product/powersport financing industry. Rachael Fisher has been promoted to VP benefits manager. Rachael began working at the bank in 2008 and has more than 12 years of experience in the banking industry. She has completed the Human Resource Management Program at Barret School of Banking and will complete her bachelor of science in business later this year. Rachel develops, implements, administers and maintains employee benefit programs, policies and procedures. Stephen Longinotti has been named merchant services officer. Stephen joined First Community Bank in 2018 and has a bachelor of arts degree in finance. He provides tailored payment processing solutions and point of sale systems for our commercial customers. Brandon Goforth has been promoted to VP systems administrator. Brandon started at the bank in 2016 and is responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems and servers. Laura Sandy has been promoted to VP new accounts operation specialist. She has been with First Community Bank for 13 years and is responsible for opening and
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maintaining new accounts, IRAs, CDs for branches in all 27 markets. Kristie Smith has been promoted to AVP hiring & recruiting manager. Kristie joined the bank in 2011. She will oversee their company’s recruitment process in its entirety. This includes designing and modifying recruiting procedures, recording recruiting metrics, supervising the recruiting team and monitoring the recruiting team’s performance. Angela Price has been promoted to VP secondary mortgage operations manager. Angela joined the bank in 2009 and is responsible for managing and directing the daily activities of the secondary mortgage operations department. She oversees all lending functions, including sales, funding, processing, and closing. Cynthia Barton has been promoted to VP secondary mortgage originator. Cynthia joined the bank in 2010 and is responsible for originating and completing loans for the bank’s secondary mortgage department. James McLean has been promoted to AVP business development & consumer lending. James joined First Community Bank in 2016. He works directly with customers to help them secure credit and financing for a variety of applications. Amanda Ryan has been promoted to AVP dealer direct loan officer. Amanda joined the bank in 2017. In her role, she is responsible for growing participation in the bank’s dealer programs, reviewing, and decisioning dealer program loan applications made by dealers and end-users. Ronald Richardson has been promoted to AVP business research analyst. Ronald joined the bank in 2017 and is responsible for researching, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data related to markets, operations, finance/ accounting, economics, customers, and other information related to the banking industry. Garth Branstetter has been promoted to AVP dealer national sales representative. Garth joined the bank’s
dealer direct program in 2018. In his role, he travels the U.S. signing up new potential dealers and educating existing dealers about our retail programs. Francis Taylor has been promoted to AVP financial reporting analyst and has been with First Community Bank since 2017. Francis focuses on the detail and accuracy of the bank’s financial and regulatory reporting. Rhonda Barber has been promoted to AVP insurance customer service representative. Rhonda came to the bank in 2013 and has more than 15 years’ experience in the insurance field. She is a certified insurance service representative, with an elite designation. Her focus is customer service support for personal lines. Blake Caraway has been promoted to VP systems administrator. Blake came to the bank in 2010 and has 11 years of experience in the IT field. In his role, Blake works to maintain the bank’s network and servers, as well as, implement new bank software upgrades and installs. Caleb LaCombe has been promoted to AVP loan documentation & qualified mortgage specialist. Caleb joined the bank in 2017 and is responsible for processing loan applications in compliance with bank policies. Aaron Green has been promoted to AVP Loan Review Assistant. Aaron started with the bank in 2011 in our IT department and transferred to the loan review department. He conducts reviews of our loan portfolio to ensure that all loan documentation is in place and analyzes risk. Cliff Brown has been promoted to merchant services officer & operation manager. Cliff has been with the bank since 2015 and is responsible for making day-today decisions related to the merchant services operations. He leads his department in the development and implementation of plans, tactics and activities to ensure merchant satisfaction. He serves as a liaison with payment processing partners on a frequent basis to gain clarity on cross-organizational processes. N
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Church Directory Batesville First Church of the Nazarene
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Batesville First Assembly of God
1949 Lyon St, Batesville, AR 72501 870-793-5489 / www.batesvillefirst.org Sunday 10:30 am services, 9:30 am & 6:00 pm small groups Wednesday: children & youth activities, adult class 7:00 pm
Fellowship Bible Church of Batesville
9 am & 10:45 am Sundays at The Landers 332 E. Main Street, downtown Batesville Office: 276 E. Main, 870-698-9244 www.fellowshipbatesville.com Facebook & Instagram: @fellowshipbatesville
First Baptist Church Batesville
610 E. Main St, Batesville, AR 870-793-9859 Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Prayer/Children Activities 6:00 pm Thursday Night, The Gathering 7:00 pm www.fbcbatesville.org
Quail Valley Freewill Baptist
4000 East Harrison St, Batesville 870-698-1622 / Pastor Robert Jones Sunday School 10:00 Sunday Service 11:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 P.M. You can find us on Facebook!
Sulphur Rock Baptist Church
470 N. Vaughn St, Sulphur Rock, AR 72579 870-799-8641 Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Morning Praise & Worship 10:55 am Sunday Evening Bible Study 5:00 pm Sunday Evening Praise & Worship 6:00 pm Wednesday Evening Service 6:30 pm Walking the Walk, Talking the Talk – Matthew 28:19-20
The Church of God
1850 Bethesda Rd, Batesville, AR 72501 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Contact: Pastor Rob Montgomery 330-285-0681 rob_montgomery@outlook.com https://www.facebook.com/tcogBatesville/
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
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The Rotary Club of Batesville would like to announce our 2020 Community Award Winners. Please help us in congratulating them. They will be presented with an award at our Officer Induction/Award Ceremony to be held at a future date: 1. Making a Difference Service Award: Patricia CargillZelasko & Carlee’s Hallmark 2. Doctor/Nurse/Care Worker of the Year: Staff of White River Medical Center 3. Outstanding Community Service Award: Glenda Haley 4. Educator of the Year: Mark Sparks 5. Role Model of the Year: Stacy Wright N Previous Year Winners: Making A Difference Service Award 2016 Robert Foster - Intimidator, Inc. 2017 Danny Dozier 2018 George Latus – Boy Scouts 2019 Crystal Johnson – Batesville Area Chamber Doctor/Nurse/Care Worker of the Year Award: 2016 Dr Melody Moody 2017 Dr Ron Bates 2018 Ranotta Marlow, Nurse 2019 Dr Chris Steel Outstanding Community Service Award: 2016 Judge Bill Walmsley 2017 Dr JD Allen 2018 Mary Beth Fresnsley - Volunteer
2019 Dale Cole – First Community Bank President Teacher of the Year: 2016 Leigh Keller – Batesville HS 2017 Stu Smith – Batesville HS 2018 Amber Barnett – BHS 2019 Jana Mead – Southside MS Role Model of the Year: 2016 Officer Patrick Collins – Batesville Resource Officer 2017 Cpl. Ryan Nast – AR Game and Fish 2018 Officer Cord Davidson – Batesville Resource Officer 2019 Sheriff Shawn Stephens – Independence County
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Lisa Hendrixson, Amanda Morris Assume Critical Roles To Elevate Customer Experience at Citizens Bank Chuck Jones Citizens Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Lisa Hendrixson to the position of Senior Vice President and Director of Deposit Operations, and the hiring of Amanda Morris as Vice President and Market Retail Manager for the bank’s Central Arkansas region. “Lisa will be responsible for Deposit Operations and the Customer Service Center,” said Sarah Lane, Senior Vice President and Chief Retail Officer. “She will be working with both departments to continue to create new and more efficient processes while always focusing on the customer experience.” Ms. Hendrixson has many years of banking experience, including management of deposit operations, loan operations and Treasury Management for several multibillion dollar regional banks. Her background will be especially helpful to the growth of Citizens Bank’s deposit operations and the customer service center. “Amanda has had a very impressive career in banking in Central Arkansas for nearly 20 years,” said Vernon Scott, Central Arkansas Market President for Citizens Bank. “She has been a key asset as the bank has successfully responded to customer needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Paycheck Protection Program, and unique customer service measures required to prevent the spread of the virus.” Amanda also helped direct the opening of the bank’s new Foxcroft financial center in Little Rock, and will play a critical role as Citizens Bank expands its presence in Central Arkansas. Ms. Hendrixson earned an Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Programming, from the University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College. She also is a graduate of the Barret School of Banking in Memphis. As a cancer survivor, she has spent many years volunteering and speaking on behalf of the American Cancer Society. She currently serves as Treasurer for Bethlehem House in Conway, which helps people progress from homelessness by providing not just a bed, but encouraging, equipping, and motivating them to improve their lives.
Lisa and her husband, Mark, live in Conway with their children, Faith and Luke. Ms. Morris’ experience in the financial industry includes management of multiple bank branches, helping create and execute successful operational banking strategies, building and maximizing important relationships with major business clients, and nurturing the capabilities of bank employees. She has served as a frequent public speaker on such topics as financial literacy. She earned an Associate of Liberal Arts degree from Arkansas State University. Amanda serves as Treasurer for Embrace the Badge Inc., a non-profit corporation committed to supporting first responders in the state of Arkansas; and is Treasurer for Okatoma Development Corporation, an organization dedicated to family, friends, and nature. She and her husband, Chris, live in Little Rock, where they are raising three children. N
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Hannah Rogers recently returned home after serving 5 years in the U.S. Coast Guard as a cook. She enjoys time with her dog, baking, hiking, and serving others. Hannah is currently in the process of establishing Hananel Bakery in Batesville.
Last month, we looked at food waste in America, so this month we are discussing environmental issues caused by food waste. I was quite surprised to learn how detrimental this waste is to our environment. Most food waste is sent to landfills via our trash, making up about 22% of municipal solid waste. In the United States, food is the single largest component sitting inside our landfills. Food waste creates irreversible environmental consequences, such as the energy and water it took to produce it. It also generates greenhouses gases (7% of the world’s total emissions), such as carbon dioxide, methane and chlorofluorocarbons. In addition, decaying foods produce nitrogen pollution, causing algae blooms and dead zones. According to the World Wildlife Federation, the production of wasted food in America is equivalent to greenhouse emissions of 37 million cars. Wrap your mind around that figure! The environmental impact, due to food waste alone, can be
disastrous to our world. Last month, we discussed several ways to cut food waste, such as sharing, freezing and only buying what is necessary. Another good idea is to compost food scraps, as this not only provides rich soil, but cuts down on the amount of greenhouse gases escaping from landfills. Several states are exploring ways to help eliminate so much food waste and are beginning to change laws to curb waste. Legislators in Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and California have enacted laws restricting the amount of food waste in landfills. Vermont is set to completely ban food scrap waste in landfills, establishing the Universal Recycling Law. Tennessee and Washington, along with cities like Madison, Wisconsin and Los Angeles, created task forces to reduce waste, educate about composting and eliminating food waste from U.S. landfills. In Massachusetts, Colorado and California, legislation is pending to establish programs funding private-sector composting and organic collection programs. Last year, New York City Department of Sanitation expanded their organics separation rules.
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This would require that food-related businesses separate organic waste in an effort to keep nearly 100,000 tons of wasted food from being dumped in landfills each year. Both Rhode Island and Maine introduced legislation to reduce the amount of food waste in schools. On the national level, US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set a goal in 2015 to cut food waste by 50% by 2030. If you are interested in further reading, this is a good resource to check out: Gunders, Dana. “Wasted: How America is Losing Up to 40 Percent of Its Food from Farm to Fork to Landfill.” Natural Resources Defense Council, 2017. https://www.nrdc.org/sites/ default/files/wasted-2017-report.pdf N
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Aunt Mary Louise’s Summer Time Frozen Fruit Salad 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.
Several years ago our daughter Lindley put together a family recipe book created from the recipes of her beloved Nonnie, Kitty Barnett. She named the creation of recipes Nonnie’s Recipe Drawer. Nelson and I have been cleaning out our library shelves this week (one entire section was devoted to cookery books). We have enjoyed the memories as we dusted, remembrances of the many stages of our lives as to meals, and favorites, recipes and parties. This morning we ran across Aunt Mayme’s recipe for Luncheon Rolls! “Let’s do these rolls for our column this month.” I said this several times with little to no enthusiasm from the boss. Until it dawned on me to wonder why? Nelson is the baker man in this house, he loves bread, he loves to eat bread, but …. to submit this recipe he will need to make and bake the rolls for accuracy of ingredients and measurements, and memories. Yes, it has probably been at least fifty years since he ate one of Aunt Mayme’s Luncheon Rolls. So,
until he rises like the Great Sphinx, I’m going to suggest another aunt’s recipe from Nonnie’s Recipe Drawer … Aunt Mary Louise’s Summer Time Frozen Fruit Salad 2 Mashed Bananas --Sprinkled with Lemon Juice to keep them from “turning”. ½ Cup Sugar 1 Small Can Crushed Pineapple (drained) 1 Can Cranberry sauce 1 Large Container of Cool Whip Mix well and freeze N
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In The Field with Randy
Rice Stink Bugs
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.
We’re heading down the homestretch of this 2020 crop season. We’re going into the fourth quarter with a chance for a good crop in most areas. All we need are moderate temperatures, timely irrigation and/or rains, sunshine, and good pest management. Rice stink bugs are one of those pests that we regularly deal with. Stink bug feeding can cause both yield and quality losses depending on when the feeding occurs. Scouting should occur from heading until 60 percent hard dough. Feeding at any time during the milk stage stops any further development of the kernel resulting in yield loss. Feeding during the milk and soft dough stages may result in the removal of all or part of the contents, also a yield loss. Fungi and bacteria get into the kernel during rice stink bug feeding. Infection of the kernel by these pathogens and enzymes produced by the rice stink bug can cause weakening and discoloration of the kernel which is a quality loss. Discolored kernels often break during milling, another quality loss. An excessive amount (1 percent or higher) of discolored kernels can result in lower grade and price for the rice when it is sold. All discolored kernels, whatever the cause, are called pecky rice. Rice stink bugs are not the sole cause of pecky rice but can contribute to the total. During the first 2 weeks of heading, the treatment level is 5 stink bugs per 10 sweeps using a 15-inch diameter sweep net. The sweeps should be 6 feet wide. During the second 2 weeks of heading that threshold increases to 10 stink bugs per 10 sweeps. Pyrethroids such as lambda-cy are typically the go to insecticides for rice stink bug control. I did run into a field last year where we did not get acceptable control with lambda-cy. We made one application where acceptable control was achieved. There was a reinfestation that reached treatment level and the second treatment was not successful. The field was retreated again with poor results. The University of Arkansas tested a population from the field and found significant resistance. We think and hope that this is an isolated case. This rice was very late and this population of stink bugs may have been exposed to lambda-cy earlier in the season which may have contributed to the problem. Recommendations remain the same for 2020 with increased monitoring by the University and those of us in the field. For more information, feel free to contact me through Farmers Supply Association by cell at
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Cover Story
I.M.A.D. (I Make A Difference) in Transition Meeting Phillip Brown was an inspiration, a refreshing visit with someone overcome with passion for his community, for making life better for more than just himself. He was and still is one of us, and by US I mean a local native, but after school and getting to know life in Jackson County, he packed a couple of bags and took all he had on a different kind of greyhound to Hollywood. He earned a place there among the celebrities and movers and shakers that get things done behind the scenes. He says he had a great life there, he was successful where so many fall short. It wasn’t home, though. It wasn’t where he wanted to make a difference the most. After a devastating prognosis of stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer, Brown laughed at the doctor who offered him 45 days to live. “You’re going to give me forty-five days? I tell you what, you give me the best care you have to offer and I’ll do my part.” He knew he had more to do, to give and offer. His determined spirit and His God put that medical care to work and -- the two hundred plus heavy weight athlete that fell to ninety-seven pounds in the peak of the illness -- recovered. He says he is at his best now and being in his presence, it’s hard to disagree with his energy and attitude. It had been a long dream for Brown to return to Jackson County, to Newport and build a better home for so many. A community that has more to offer to those less fortunate, by connecting the dots. “God put it upon me to return, to not question where the money would come from and to not limit the scope of what this organization could be.” I.M.A.D. was born from that private conversation, I’m Making A Difference! “This is all about inclusion, a whole community giving where there is need, to whomever is in need.” “Man, we started this thing and it took off so fast it’s been all we can do to hold on! I recovered for a reason and this is it! It’s not about me or even all of the wonderful people who have joined me in this effort. It is about those we do this for, our youth.” Brown began by asking the community, upon his return, what needed to be done. Community member Pansy Rucker first led IMAD to the old Branch School to clean up the grounds and to revitalize the area. The momentum began here as the number of volunteers grew each week. The work piqued the interest of the city leaders and difference makers who wanted to help, but didn’t know how. Many great ideas lay in wait for Brown to connect the dots, to
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connect the communities that weren’t really in contact. He filled the void of that unspoken space and brought people together to make the changes we all were looking to make. “The Chicken Shack and I.M.A.D. Village Grill started with our first community center. We took an old church in The Low End of town and gutted it, to create a space for whatever we needed. We started what we called Soul Food Sundays to fundraise for the renovations and such. We cook up all of this food, lay it out buffet style and people could come eat for donations. To be honest, The Low End was not a place you would find many white people, but these fundraisers grew and grew to some five-hundred people of every color enjoying each other and the fellowship of food, community, and giving. It was a beautiful thing and it happens often within I.M.A.D. events.” “The Newport Housing Authority leased us the Argus Shearer Center, but there is so much more that has been given from so many wonderful sources in this community.” Brown is so grateful to so many, he recognizes and remembers the help and knows the difference it is making. He is the liaison between those able to give and those that need it most. “The city of Newport also donated us the access and management of the city swimming pool that we now use as part of our life skills program teaching our youth to swim and water safety. We’ve been donated homes and properties that we renovate and place single parents into these properties to create better living situations for these families. We’re always looking to become a community partner as we’ve recently partnered with the ENTERGY corporation with ‘The Beat the Heat’ project for this summer to distribute fans to the needy households that are in need during these dreadful days of heat. Community partnership is our aim as we strive to create more job oppurtunities in our communities.” 2020 marks five years from that beginning and five years of giving has spawned fifteen logos, 15 businesses that all fund I.M.A.D.’s purpose. The dream and purpose has been immense from the beginning, larger than the program is yet, but I have no doubt Phillip Brown will get it there. He names just a few who helped in the beginning, but I know the list is longer than he could say during our interview. He is grateful for a willing community, grateful for the children he buses out of the community on fieldtrips for experiences that can’t be found within the county boundaries. Experiences
Clothing Pantry in IMAD Community Center. Visiting with Gov. Hutchinson and Wife Susan.
IMAD trip to William Clinton Presidential Center.
Phillip Brown at the recent Black Lives Matter Protest in Newport.
Field trip to Newport Municipal Airport.
IMAD Animal Farm vist.
Arkansas Capitol Building.
Computer Room in IMAD Community Center.
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that they can bring back home and cultivate into other dreams that can make this community greater, kinder and deeper. Brown pulls the parents of these community children into every event, so that they may share in the growth the children undergo, to keep all engaged and pushing forward. “My dream is to take a hundred kids to Disney World. But, my next endeavor is to start a I.M.A.D. preparatory school here in Jackson County.” Brown is all in and it shows. He eats, drinks, and sleeps I.M.A.D. because he needs to -- it fills him with life, in my opinion -- and it suits him well. The business models created by this movement are numerous and I have no doubt will be doubled in the next five years. The lives touched by this movement will more than double, I suspect, from Brown’s energy. I know he is far from done and greater things is what he sees before him. This movement, these businesses and this purpose has no federal funding, no grants to carry things along. Brown didn’t want the children to have to wait for what they needed yesterday. He has pulled all of this together with, well, the connection of those dots. He gives all the credit to his team members who have worked beside him from the beginning of this extraordinary journey. He is confident yet humble and probably won’t like seeing his name mentioned so often in this article. He wants others to be seen, to be recognized and is more concerned with success for them, those in need of his purpose. The Transition Brown is looking toward is I.M.A.D. in the next 5 years. • IMAD Prep School & Learning Center • IMAD Family Life Community Center • IMAD Youth Ranch •IMAD Village Community Park donated by the city of Newport I.M.A.D. is looking for supporters and volunteers to assist with the construction of immediate projects. It is a nonprofit 501c3 tax exempt organization and ALL donations are tax deductible. Checks can be made payable to the IMAD Organization or checks mailed to Merchants & Planters Bank in your local area. Donations can also be made through CashApp: $IMADCOMMUNITYCENTER The IMAD Realty division is creating opportunities for first time home buyers and single parent mothers and fathers to purchase their first homes. As we expand our real estate portfolio we’re keeping our Community members in mind by renting these properties to single parents for a period of time with the opportunity to transition into homeownership through our new home buying program “Our House Is Your Home”. This will allow average and hard working people the opportunity to purchase their first home that may not be able to walk into a lending company or banking institution and acquire a traditional home loan. Housing is a very important piece to creating a solid foundation for our families to be able to raise our youth in a safe and secure environment. All of our programs are solution based
as we strive to be a part of the solution and not be a part of the problem. IMAD REALTY, “Housing our Community”. To volunteer your time, money or resources to I.M.A.D., call 870-664-6643 or email Phillip Brown at immakingadifferencenow@aol.com. The businesses that fund this movement are: The IMAD Chicken Shack in the old Bruno’s SteakHouse, The I.M.A.D Village Grill in the Village Mall, The Juke Joint Front St, Downtown Newport, IMAD Splash Swimming Pool @ George Kell Park, in Diaz, IMAD Food Express food truck, IMAD Village Community Centers, IMAD Realty, IMAD Construction Co. Consider patroning these businesses and help where you can. Some of the events the money funds are fieldtrips to Grizzlies games in Memphis, to the Presidential Library in Little Rock, Arkansas State Red Wolves and Arkansas Razorbacks games, Arkansas State Capitol, Govenor’s mansion, the White House, Disney World, Memphis and Little Rock Zoo, Arkansas Game and Fish Exhibits, Animal Farms, Hiking trails etc... This interview was done a few days after the Black Lives Matter protest in Newport. Brown says it went very well, it was peaceful and well attended. Brown says we don’t have the same problems here that they have in Minnesota and other places, but we still have to be aware and respect one another and realize that “all lives matter”. We have to continue to remind ourselves why we are all different and remain open minded to allow those differences without judgement. Alton Walker shared these images of the protest, just as he brought us these cover images. His work is seen throughout Newport, as well, as he too pushes to help where he can, recognizing those who deserve it through his images. We are appreciative of his work and honored to show some of it here. N
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