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In This Issue 6/ Editor’s Note Unification
9/ Great Tastes
Barbeque in the Oven
10/ Tales of a Transplanted Fashionista Father’s Day
13/ Cover Story
The Making of a Farm Family
15/ Trending @ ASUN Community 101
16/ Myers-Davis Life Coaching Institute
20/ DownTown Guide 21-32/ Local Faces 34/ Seniors, can we talk? Meet Lucy
35/ Tasty Talk
Storing Fresh Produce
36/ Things To Do 38/ Thyme Enough
Lindley’s Favorite Cornbread ala Mamoo
40/ In the Field with Randy
Irrigation and Insect Treatment
17/ Adventures in Arkansas
41/ Service Guide 45/ Cherri Design
18/ Smith’s Verdict ***1/2
50/ You Made All the Difference, Lieutenant
Having the Energy to See Things Through Fishing For Summer
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
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53/ Notes from the Clearing Logan’s Walk
Bald Knob, Batesville, Cave City, Heber Springs, Melbourne, Mountain View, Newport, Southside, Swifton & Tuckerman.
Editor’s Note Unification
Joseph Thomas Welcome to Eye On Magazine. Kimberlee and I have pulled Jackson and Independence into one publication. This is the beginning of our expansion to surrounding communities and we are excited to gather the good
things happening all around us. This will be beneficial for our advertisers with an expanded reach for their advertising dollars, great for us in the ease of creating one publication rather than two and better for you, our dedicated reader with additional events and organizations for you to share in and new neighbors to learn about. Please read on to find
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Thursday, July 27 will be headlined by the rich, highenergy harmonies of Summit Trace. Backroad Anthem will share their fresh and rollicking musicianship on Friday night, with Daryle Singletary rounding out the three day event with his Saturday night performance. Other notable acts include the Natural Disasters, Triple Nickel, Luke Stroud and the 50's Beat, Maggie Thorn and Garrett Duncan. The Cave City Watermelon Festival has earned bragging rights as the event brought home the inaugural Department of Arkansas Heritage's Food Hall of Fame, Food Event of the year in February, and earned a spot as finalist in the Arkansas Parks and Tourisms Henry Awards in the Grand Old Classic Event category. Admission to the three day festival is free and includes the live entertainment at the Cave City Park. Artisans, food and craft vendors, and kid's activities will be set up around the park. Enjoy the Sweet Life at the 38th Annual Cave City Watermelon Festival July 27-29.
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Great Tastes
Barbeque in the Oven Adrienne Freeman is a Jackson County based food writer whose work is published statewide. When not at the keyboard, she can be found in the kitchen, focusing on recipes and techniques that can be easily replicated by fellow enthusiastic home cooks. She always welcomes reader response at newport.foodies@yahoo.com.
The month of May held National Barbeque Month and National Hamburger Month, but the allure of cooking outside doesn’t dampen until the late fall and the first frost. One of the joys of summer are barbeque parties with long days spent outside by the grill, enjoying friends and family while ribs, steaks or sausages sizzle and take on the perfect char. Your favorite barbeque dishes can be made in the oven as tender and delicious as if you left them on the smoker for hours. They also fit another recipe category that is asked about often – easy and trouble-free. An excellent accompaniment is this Fresh Tangy Coleslaw. The freshness of the cabbage with a homemade dressing makes this side dish very different from the deli or takeout variety. This slaw is not sweet, so if your family loves the sweeter variety, add a few tablespoons or sugar or artificial sweetener (Splenda) to the dressing before tossing. Oven Baked Baby Back Ribs 1 rack baby back ribs, rinsed and patted dry 3 Tablespoons Liquid Smoke 1 jar of your favorite rib rub, such as What’s This (made right here in Three Rivers!) or Rendezvous
Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Remove the membrane on the back side of the rack by making a few slits between ribs bones, loosening the membrane with a paring knife then working off with your fingers. Liberally season ribs with seasoning, rubbing over all surfaces well, front and back. Place ribs in short-sided roasting pan and cook uncovered for approximately 3 to 3 ½ hours. Ribs are ready when they are tender and the meat can easily be separated from the bone. If you prefer wet style ribs, apply your favorite barbeque sauce in the last hour of cooking and cover with foil. Roll up your sleeves and enjoy. Beer Can Chicken (in the oven) The beer can and contents serve multiple functions in this recipe. The aluminum can provides internal heat, helping to cook the meat more evenly and the beer adds distinctive flavor and helps to preserve the moisture in the meat. If you don’t like beer, rinse a soda can and substitute chicken stock or even water. 1 (2 to 3-pound) whole chicken 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon dried sage 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, smashed 1 (12-ounce) can beer 3 Tablespoons Liquid Smoke 1/2 pound bacon Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Wash chicken with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Remove top rack of the oven and position remaining rack so that the chicken can stand easily with 2-3 inches at the top of the oven. Mix dry ingredients in small bowl. Rub 1/2 of the ingredients on inside cavity of chicken. Gently peel skin away from chicken and rub mixture into meat of chicken; gently pull skin back in to place. Fold the wing tips back behind the neck area. Open beer can and pour out about 1/2 cup. Drop the garlic cloves and liquid smoke into the beer can. Place chicken, open end down, over the beer can to insert the can into the cavity. Place chicken, standing up, in large low sided pan. Place chicken in the high heat oven for 10 minutes and then lower temperature to 325 degrees F and cook for another 1 hour, or until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer and juices run clear. Remove from the oven and allow to rest 10 – 15 minutes before carving. N
Tales of a Transplanted Fashionista Father’s Day
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.
Father’s Day is such a mixed day of emotions for so many. If you are my age, and you still get to have your daddy in your life, you should feel so blessed. I know that circumstances are not always so happy for everyone, but I am hoping that in your lifetime, if you did not have a biological dad, some wonderful man in your life stepped up to be your father figure. My dad is quite the character. Once I became a mom, my identity changed quite a bit, I was instantly “Cole’s mom”. Even his little friends at school greet me with sunny little “Hi Cole’s Mom!!”. I love my title so much, and Cole is the best thing about my life, so I will take it. Long before I became a mother, my mom and dad were trying to get me raised (it takes longer for some, I was hard-headed). They complain that I (with my constant companion, Cole) am sometimes just off in my car on a whim, to far away places (usually near a body of water). But truly, my parents kind of raised us with this sense of adventure. Some of my fondest childhood memories were my parents piling my brother and I into the station wagon, and driving to some far away destination. I don’t remember much about the drives, because I have always been a car sleeper, and on several occasions my brother and I nearly killed one another fighting over the backseat real estate. I love that they were always game for an adventure, and as a mama, I love taking Cole to new places and watching the wonder on his freckled face. It is always worth the months of saving, and eating at home rather than eating out, the saying no so that we can have a big yes (Did you like what I did there, Dave Ramsey?) in the end. Of course life with a daughter is not always so rosy, and I certainly did make them absolutely crazy. I love to go go go, but I also love to be home. My parents created the home for us that my friends all wanted to be in too. Someone told me that as Cole nears becoming a teenager, I need a deep freeze full of food, and a pool, then the children will be at my house (my parents must have known that secret too) instead of out somewhere else. I have always adored my father, mostly by watching how he adores my mother, and my brother and I. He was, and still is, such a provider for our family, (mama too!! She always worked 10 Welcome to the pages of Eye On Magazine!
so hard, inside and out of our home) and while I know I made him nuts, he was one of my biggest cheerleaders (still is). I can remember the throes of being a teenager, not so in love with myself yet, and always feeling simply less than. I was being honored at some assembly with other students, and I didn’t know that our counselor had invited our parents. I remember coming out and seeing my dad in the bleachers, and knowing that he had to take off work to come, just to see me for around fifteen minutes. Now that is love. When your teenagers are icky and sassy and pouty and they shop at Goodwill all the time (my mother used to request that I simply not look homeless “those jeans. Are they dirty or what??”) and they might not love to be around you all the time, they know that you love them. My dad always told me that I was beautiful and smart, and made me feel worthy, even when I didn’t really feel like I was at all. You see, the beautiful things about dads is that they have so much power simply by being there. You may think that your kids don’t notice the little things that you do, but they do. They catalog and internalize the things that you say, and the way that you treat them, and especially the way they see you treating other people (that is a biggie for my Cole). My dad is never too busy to help me and Cole, and a friend in need. Since I have lots of amazing single mamas in my life, I know that not all of their little sweeties get the opportunity to spend a lot of time with their dads (because of choices those dads have made, we are very “pro dad” in our small group), but the power of an involved dad, or father figure does so much for kids’ self worth and self-esteem, particularly for girls. If a little girl gets the attention and worth she needs from her dad or father figure, she won’t go looking for it in less healthy places. This is unnerving to some people who do not understand why I am making a choice to be single as a single mama.
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This is a different chapter for me, and I am choosing to not muddy the waters for Cole. He is blessed to have a mama, a daddy, a Nana and a Papa, and a tribe of other cheerleaders in his life. I realize his little story is different from others, so this is the choice I am making for right now. I celebrate my sweet dad every day, who would move absolute heaven and earth for me and Cole, no questions asked (even that one time when my parents told me specifically NOT to go to river fest in my teal green Geo Storm in Fort Smith, so of course I went, and then got a flat tire, and who did I call on my bag phone who came immediately to my rescue in downtown Fort Smith at a shady gas station? You guessed it. Wally Hudson.). Hug your daddy today and tell him what he means to you, and celebrate them every day, not just father’s day! N
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Imagine yourself traveling down a dusty gravel road in the Jackson County delta region. There is rice to your left and soybeans to your right, levies and white poly pipe snake through the fields supplying much needed water to the crops. You ease into an old homestead and step out to stretch your legs and there you capture a glimpse, a shadow if you will, of days gone by and of a tradition as old as time itself being handed down from one generation to the next. A young Andrew Rowlett is at the knee of his beloved grandfather, Warren Rowlett, they are planting a garden. Andrew is digging the hole, placing the tiny seed in its depths, covering it with earth and patting it down with his small hands. All the while his grandfather guides him, speaking to him of the value of the ground and the bounty it will yield if treated with care. It is there in that moment that the spark ignites and young Andrew knows in his heart of hearts he too will be a farmer like his grandfather. As you return to your travels you may wonder what became of the boy. Well my friend I will tell you, he grew up and became a farmer with a love for the land that is unquenchable. It is that love and his strong desire to leave the land better than he found it that has earned him and his family the title of Jackson County’s 2017 Farm Family of the year. It is an award he shares proudly with his wife, Kayla, and their three precious children. Andrew and Kayla met in August of 2010 while attending college at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Kayla is from Mountain Home, “Row crop farming doesn’t exist in Mountain Home. I had never been exposed to it before and knew nothing about it.” This was of no concern to Andrew as he set to educating the future Mrs. Rowlett
about his love for the land as well as his love for her. The couple became engaged in December of 2012. Andrew graduated from ASU in 2012 with a degree in Biology with an emphasis on pre-professional studies. His mother had hoped he would continue on to medical school. However, Andrew’s heart was pulling him back to the farm. His grandfather presented him with a 1995 John Deere Combine as a combination graduation and early wedding gift. Kayla shared, “It was the only piece of equipment we owned out right when we first got started.” Andrew had been working on his step-dad’s, Steve Winemiller, farm when the opportunity to rent 130 acres presented itself. Andrew recalled, “He helped me get the ground. I was ecstatic.” All the crops planted that year did very well with the exception of the dryland beans that burnt up in the heat. It wasn’t long however and more ground became available. With the help of his brother, Jeff Rowlett, Andrew was able to secure 800 more acres. “I was able to officially come off the payroll at my step-dad’s farm.” 2013 was a big year in more ways than one, as more and more ground became available and the couple prepared to exchange wedding vows on October 12. They secured USDA guaranteed loans for operating expenses and equipment. That spring Kayla was attending nursing school during the day and coming home to the farm each afternoon. “We didn’t have the funds for hired hands that year. I had never driven a tractor before, but I learned real quick. I worked ground and planted 800 acres of beans. It was the best bean crop we’ve ever had if I do say so myself,” she said with a grin. “We pushed ourselves to the limit that year to make it work and we’ve been pushing ever since,” added Andrew. Each year the couple has been able to add a bit more ground and equipment to their farming endeavor. As the farm has grown so has their little family. The couple welcomed the arrival of twins, Rhett Andrew and Lorelei Scout on October 24, 2015. This spring they welcomed baby
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sister, Magnolia Mae, on May 8. Kayla’s days are now spent tending to the little ones and running errands for the farm. She also manages the finances and keeps things in order. Before the children were born she could be found out on the farm daily with Andrew completing tasks. She would often shuffle people from place to place, chase after seed, chemicals and parts, drive a tractor, pull a disc or Kelly tool and even check irrigation on the beans. Kayla is no stranger to the daily activities of the farm. “She was often by my side doing whatever it took to keep the farm running. She even planted beans. She still claims she planted the best bean crop we have ever had,” Andrew added with a knowing chuckle. When asked about the challenges of being a young farmer Andrew replied, “Just getting started at all is a huge struggle. Renting ground is a big battle; we had to prove to the landlords that we were trustworthy of making a good crop. We had to show we could be good stewards of the land entrusted to us.” Andrew cares deeply about every acre of ground he farms, “I want to make a good crop for my family and theirs.” Andrew would love to continue to expand more and streamline his farm to be more productive. “I don’t have a magic number of acres to stop at. Wherever God leads us we will go.” They farm a considerable amount of relatively unimproved ground. He would love to see it precision leveled and the ditches cleaned to promote good drainage, “This would improve our yields substantially and also cut down on water usage, ending in better production with 14 Welcome to the pages of Eye On Magazine!
usage of less resources.” They are in the process of bringing their equipment online with GPS guidance by adding a new system to at least one tractor a year. Andrew explained, “This allows usage of less fuel and more precise seeding, which ends in higher yields and better weed control due to crop uniformity. There is also less fertilizer and chemicals needed when applied with GPS on the sprayer, a direct result of less overlap.” Andrew’s goals are far reaching as he envisions each location he farms brought to its highest level of production with the land graded, ditches cleared, fertility built and the water regulated to avoid waste. He hopes to someday employ a tail water recovery system on the farm which would pick up water runoff wasted from one field to be used in another. He would like to see all the ground he farms row irrigated with poly pipe. Perhaps the biggest development Andrew sees when thinking about the farm involves his children, “I can’t wait to pass on the love and passion that I have for farming. I hope they too will love to farm and be good stewards of the land.” Andrew hopes to purchase farm land of his own in the future. “I want somewhere our kids can carry on the legacy that runs through their blood. If they choose to follow in our footsteps they would be the 6th generation of farmers from my family in Jackson County.” The Rowlett’s farm north of Newport in the Tuckerman and Swifton areas; They farm approximately 600 acres of rice, 450 acres of wheat, 2000 acres of irrigated soybeans and 250 acres of non-irrigated soybeans. They were selected as the 2017 Jackson County Farm Family of the Year by members of their home community. They were chosen based on criteria pertaining to their achievements in agriculture and value to their community and Arkansas. For 70 years, the Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has honored farm families from across the state. They begin each year with the selection of top farm families from each county. In mid-June the district winners are chosen, followed by the state winner which is determined in July. The families are then recognized on December 7 at the Arkansas Farm Family Day held at the Wyndham Riverfront in North Little Rock. The State Farm Family will then represent Arkansas at the Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year. Arkansas has had two winners, Brian and Nan Kirksey of Clark County in 2008 and Wildy Family Farms of Mississippi County in 2016. All winners are judged on their farm production, efficiency, management, family life and rural/community leadership. N
Community 101 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.
Education runs deep in my family. There have been generations of school teachers, college faculty and administrators, including my father who served in all three capacities retiring from Arkansas State University as a counseling and psychology division chair. My mother, who was a first generation high school and college graduate, taught math in the Westside and Jonesboro public school systems. All of this to say, the value of education was instilled in me at a very young age, and I always felt a passion to help others become their very best. I learned that an education helps even the playing field and provides the tools and resources necessary to dream big and succeed. As my career evolved, I found myself in two-year college administration where I get to see lives transform every single day. But, as life progressed and our family continued to grow, my husband Ward and I chose to move from Tulsa back to Arkansas to spend time with our aging parents and two granddaughters. While work brought us to Newport, it is the people who keep us here. The community embraced Ward and me immediately. People are kind, helpful and generous. In this same fashion, the community supports ASUNewport. Community members serve on boards, help drive workforce education curriculum, provide scholarships and financial support, and are strong advocates. Jackson County tax payers even voted to support the college with a ½ cent sales tax in 2002. The college has earned the reputation of being innovative and flexible, working with community leaders to ensure that its curriculum aligns with the working needs of business and industry. This collaboration has led to the development of niche programs in response to industry demand. It has evolved through consistent community support and meeting community expectations. Our business and industry partners’ support does not end there. Small and large companies alike have provided the college with student scholarships, cutting edge equipment, instructional supplies, internship opportunities and student employment. During a recent reaccreditation visit by the Higher Learning Commission, the team was very impressed with the overwhelming community support and the knowledge community members had about the institution. Above all, I am extremely proud of our extraordinary faculty and passionate staff. Our faculty work tirelessly
to ensure that we provide high quality programs in both general and workforce education. Our staff goes the extra mile to ensure that our students can navigate the college environment and overcome life obstacles to stay in school. The faculty and staff have an enormous impact on not only the lives of students, but the lives of their families. This translates into healthier, happier and more productive communities. The greatest reward is seeing students’ smiling faces when they walk across the stage at graduation and hearing the cheers of their family and friends. ASUN is both fortunate and grateful to be a part of this wonderful community. It is only because of the support that we receive that we are able to carry out our mission of being the driving force that transforms the Delta and ensuring opportunities for members of our community to achieve the American Dream. In future articles, I plan to highlight news and accomplishments from the college. Please consider this an open invitation to visit any of our campuses and experience first-hand the work that we accomplish and the passion, commitment and creativity of our students, faculty and staff! I feel your time will be well spent. N
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Having the Energy to See Things Through A short while back someone recommended to me that I read “The Energy Bus” by Jon Gordon. I bought it immediately not only because of the one who recommended but I was familiar with the writings of this man and was anxious to read what he had to say. The sub-title is “10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy.” Having set it aside because of a busy schedule I was unable to read it until last week. I immediately said, “I should have read this sooner.” It is a powerful story about a man named George (middle management) who finds himself in what he thinks is a hopeless situation. For George, nothing is working in his life, in his marriage or in his work. He is heading nowhere. Because of car trouble he is forced to take a bus to work every day for two weeks; something he has never done before. On his ride in to work, he meets a unique bus driver named Joy that has a little “too much joy” to suit George. As he finally settles in, he realizes this is no ordinary bus driver and this is no ordinary bus. George is about to learn 10 lessons that will help him in life, save his job and even his marriage. Rule #1 – You’re the driver of your bus. Life is about choices and choices bring personal responsibility. If we ignore our responsibility, there will be consequences. The bus is about life and you must realize that you are going to either drive your own bus, or someone else will drive it for you. Driving your own bus gives you control of where you are going. To know you have control of your future can be very empowering. Rule #2 – Desire, vision and focus move your bus in the right direction. In order to accomplish any goal you must have focus. Without focus, backed with desire and vision, nothing will be done. The ability to stick with it is necessary for your bus to reach its final destination. Having a desire for where you want to go, the vision of what that will look like and focusing on what it takes to get there keeps you going in the right direction. Rule #3 – Fuel Your Ride with Positive Energy. In order to have Positive Energy you need good fuel. Negativity can lead to a crash or destruction of the goal. Feed yourself with positive things. Read a good book, listen to an inspiriting lecture or seminar. One of my mentors said, “The only difference between what you are today and what you will be ten years from now is the books you read and the people you associate with.” Associate with people with good positive energy. This leads to the next rule.
Angela D. Davis, Co-Founder, MyersDavis Life Coaching Institute. Angela has twenty-five years experience in leadership, team-building, and personal development training to all ages. She has developed leadership and team-building programs for all realms of both small and large business. Angela received a M.S. degree in Psychology. She is a Certified Professional Life Coach and has been successful in promotion and of personal development in chambers, schools and businesses. Angela’s hands on instruction teaches both inspiration and motivation. People who have attended her seminars will tell you that she has a deep passion of caring for others and a desire to help her students move to a higher level to achieve their personal goals.
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Rule #4 – Invite People On Your Bus and Share Your Vision for the Road Ahead. It is important to have the right people on the bus who share your vision and dream. If they do not share the vision and dream they will inevitably drain you of your positive energy. Also, make sure the people on the bus are sitting in the right seats. Rule #5 - Don’t Waste Your Energy on Those Who Don’t Get On Your Bus. A person only has so much positive energy and cannot afford to spend unnecessary time on those who don’t want on the bus. Invite them off the bus if they are on it, or don’t issue the ticket to them to get on. Rule #6 - Post a Sign that Says NO ENERGY VAMPIRES ALLOWED on your bus. This rule is understandable because anyone who gets on the bus just to see what the ride is like may be an energy vampire that sucks the positive energy out of those who are on the bus. They must not be allowed to do so. Invite them off the bus. Rule #7 – Enthusiasm Attracts More Passengers and Energizes Them During the Ride. People like to be on a winning team. Once the team presents the united front and marches towards the goal, those who are fence riders may possibly be converted and begin to contribute something of significance to the group. Rule #8 – Love Your Passengers. In order to lead people and have them follow you in your cause, you must care for them. Genuinely care. Openly, honestly and sincerely seek their best interest. Simon Sinek says “Leaders Eat Last.” Good idea. After your passengers are cared for, then (and only then) do you care for yourself. The basketball player would never have made the shot, if someone had not passed him the ball. It’s the leaders job to pass the ball. He can be the “play maker.” Gordon gives five ways to love your passengers: 1) Make time for them. 2) Listen to them. 3) Recognize them. 4) Serve them, and 5) Bring out the best in them. Rule #9 – Drive With Purpose. The ultimate fuel for the journey is purpose. When you drive with purpose you will not get bored or tired and you do not lose your energy. Aim at the target and hit the bull’s eye. Far too many people aim at nothing and hit it successfully. Rule #10 – Have Fun and Enjoy the Ride. When doing something that really matters; that makes a difference, you will have fun and enjoy the ride. For anyone who leads people, this book is a good read. Told in story form is captures some of the most important issues faced in the job market and life. N
Adventures in Arkansas Fishing For Summer
Karin Mohlke Huffman is a stay at home mom. She enjoys hiking, camping being outdoors, and gardening. Karin is married to Nathan Huffman and mother of three children.
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Summer is showing off in a big way right now, and I am digging it! Arkansas is a beauty on a boring day, but to see her in summer, is a massive delight. My husband, Nathan and I decided to float Salado Creek. We researched a bit, watched the weather, packed our gear, got a babysitter and were set to go. We knew we would have to launch at Camp Tahkodah because Salado Creek is hard to access anywhere else, and we knew even if we put in above Camp Tahkodah, we would ultimately have to get out there and traverse a little. So, our best bet was to park there, launch and enjoy ten miles of fun… Well, our bubble was busted as we decided to drive out to the camp just to check water levels and get permission to park there for the day. It never occurred to us that camps were actually happening. HELLO! It is Arkansas. It is summer. Camp Tahkodah is owned by Harding University. So, yeah…. We get out there, and a very nice camp counselor informed us that no outside visitors are allowed at Camp for the summer months. We were a bit upset, as we had researched Salado Creek and knew that it was a pretty tough float with some whitewater fun involved. Not to mention, it’s a part of Arkansas I have yet to explore, and it’s beautiful. So, we came back home to figure out a new plan of action because it’s not often that we get a whole entire Saturday, kid free. We had to take advantage of that! We opted for a boat ride from Guion to Mtn. View. We could do a little fishing, enjoy the bluffs and have a late lunch at Anglers in Mtn. View overlooking The White River. With boat rides, it’s a bit easier and faster so we didn’t have to get up at the crack of dawn, and we leisurely left Batesville around 11:30 heading to Guion. I have always enjoyed the quaint little town of Guion. It’s tiny with a population of 86, and is home to the largest underground sand mine in the state of Arkansas. It’s located on the east bank of the White River, and attracts many tourists because of the high volume of trout in the area. Guion was established in 1907, and became a big mining town. The town was prosperous for a number of years until a tornado came through in 1929 demolishing all four buildings, injuring over 40 people and killed three. We launched our boat into the White River, and the first thing you see on both sides of the river are the Calico bluffs lining the way. We enjoyed cruising up river, stopping to take pics and fish. All in all it was about a 30 minute boat ride into Mtn. View. We docked at the small marina below Anglers and headed up for lunch. If you haven’t had a meal from Anglers, I would suggest you try it. The atmosphere is great, the view is amazing and the food was spectacular. If you plan on staying the night in the area, Anglers has cabins overlooking the White River as well. After we enjoyed our food and drink, we headed back out on the river to head home. We fished a bit, but never caught any of the infamous trout that has made the area so famous, although we did catch one cute small mouth bass. All in all, it was a fantastic day. Once the summer camps are over, look out Salado Creek, we are coming for ya! N
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Nathan and his small mouth bass
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Smith’s Verdict ***1/2
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens Tanner Smith is a native of Manila, Arkansas. He has written movie reviews for the T Tauri Galaxy (www.ttauri.org/galaxy) for several years and is a five year veteran of the T Tauri Movie Camp. He has made a number of films, ranging from horror to documentary, and has won awards in filmmaking and screenwriting.
Yes, I know I’m late in reviewing this one. But hey, better late than never, right? And I’m actually glad I’m reviewing this movie now that I’ve seen it a third time, because even though I enjoyed the film the first time I saw it, I found myself enjoying it more and more the second and third viewings. “The Force Awakens,” the seventh episode in the “Star Wars” universe, is a return to greatness in the franchise, nearly 40 years after the release of the original “Star Wars” (now known to us all as “Episode IV: A New Hope”). Since then, there has been an excellent sequel (“The Empire Strikes Back”), a passable conclusion to the trilogy (“Return of the Jedi”), two major disappointments disguised as prequels (“The Phantom Menace” and “Attack of the Clones”), one watchable prequel (“Revenge of the Sith”), and an animated TV series (“The Clone Wars”), all with an enormous fan base surrounding it, making the franchise a monster of fandom, merchandising and all that good stuff. Now comes “The Force Awakens,” a joyous, thrilling, riveting, awesome space-opera thrill-ride that I have no shame in calling my third-favorite “Star Wars” adventure, behind “The Empire Strikes Back” and “A New Hope.” Actually, considering the downward spiral the franchise has turned into, I think “A New Hope” would have been a more appropriate subtitle for this episode! “The Force Awakens” could be titled “Star Wars: The Next Generation.” The characters we’re familiar, such as Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Leia (Carrie Fisher), Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew), C-3P0 (Anthony Daniels), and R2-D2 (Kenny Baker), and are more like supporting players to the new key characters in this new story—Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill)…well, I won’t give anything about him away here. The new characters include heroes such as a defective, rebelling Stormtrooper named Finn (John Boyega), a young scavenger-turned-heroine named Rey (Daisy Ridley), and a wisecracking Resistance pilot named Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac), as well as new villains, such as the imposing Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and his second-in-command General Hux (Domnhall Gleeson). The story: 30 years after the events of “Return of the Jedi,” a new evil galactic military organization known as the First Order is terrorizing the galaxy. Resistance fighter/ pilot Poe Dameron and his cute little droid, named BB-8, hold the key to the future of the rebellion: a map to the whereabouts of Luke Skywalker, who may be the last great hope. BB-8 escapes with the knowledge, but Poe is captured by the First Order. Fortunately, one of the Stormtroopers, Finn, has developed a conscience and decides to escape and help Poe. He ends up on the junkyard wasteland planet of
Jakku, where BB-8 also happens to be, and they’re both found by Rey. Being of a new generation, Rey isn’t sure what to believe in and thinks Luke Skywalker and the Force are part of some mythology. But when she learns what knowledge BB-8 contains and that soldiers of the Dark Side will do anything to obtain it, she and Finn find themselves in a crazy adventure to find the Resistance. Along the way, they come across the old, wise Han Solo, the villainous Kylo Ren, and all kinds of strange beings and situations before playing a part in a plan to destroy the First Order’s new concepts for domination. That’s the best I can describe it without digging into spoiler territory (even though some of the plot details are practically memes now but I’ll still be nice for those who haven’t seen the film). And yeah, okay, obviously there are questions that can be asked, such as how this First Order came to be. But visually, “The Force Awakens” is so good at telling the story that I let them slide and just see if they might be answered in some way or another in later installments (which there are sure to be). The new heroes are likable and well-developed (for the most part). Finn, played brilliantly by John Boyega (who I also loved in “Attack the Block”), reacts to many of these crazy “Star Wars”-ish situations the same way I think most people would, and as a result, he has the funniest lines. Rey is a strong, plucky, resourceful heroine. Poe hasn’t had much time to shine yet, but…eh, maybe in Episode VIII. And BB-8 is a cute little toy—er, I mean, droid. The villains are either complex, intimidating, or both. The more you know about Kylo Ren, who sports an attire much like Darth Vader originally did, the less you’re intimidated by him, but fortunately, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. He’s a three-dimensional villain, in ways I won’t give away here, and I’m interested to see where his story goes in later installments. Who is consistently intimidating throughout the film is General Hux, who reminds me of Adolf Hitler in a sense, particularly when he addresses a crowd. And it’s nice to see the old heroes again. The closest one of the old characters to play a crucial part is Han. It’s good to see Han fly the Millennium Falcon again, interact with Leia and Chewy, and crack some more one-liners, but you can also tell the character has aged mentally as well as physically. In addition to good writing, the subtleties in Ford’s performance make this character more complex than before. And even when his resolution is pretty predictable (which everyone in the audience I saw it with seemed to agree on), it’s still heartbreaking because of who he was, who he is, and who he has become, which is a real hero. And that’s all I’ll say about that. The director is J.J. Abrams, who I think outdoes himself here, as much as I enjoy “Mission: Impossible— Ghost Protocol,” “Star Trek,” and “Super 8.” For one thing, there aren’t many noticeable lens flares (rim-shot). For another, the pacing is excellent. For another, the action is very impressive. And he also co-wrote the script with Lawrence Kasdan, who originally penned the great “The Empire Strikes Back,” and the best part about the writing is the humor—I’m so relieved that this big, bombastic sci-fi adventure had developed a sense of humor. This is one of
those rare instances in which the comic relief serves the story as well as make audiences laugh. I feel like with this film and “The Martian,” we are approaching an era in which filmmakers don’t have to take their epic stories so seriously that they’re not fun. “The Force Awakens” is the start of a new trilogy of “Star Wars” films (Episode VIII will be directed by Rian Johnston, and Episode IX by “Jurassic World’s” Colin Trevorow). I’m excited to see where the franchise continues to go in this direction. Here’s hoping this is the start of something new and something improved. N
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1.) The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Cricket Wireless June 2. Cricket Wireless is located at 2235 Harrison Street in Batesville. Store hours are Monday - Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cricket Wireless provides prepaid mobile phones, coverage plans and a range of accessories. They offer plans that range anywhere from 1GB of data to unlimited data. Ambassadors in attendance included Pasha Alexander (Centennial Bank), Ashley Engles (Citizens Bank), Tracy McClurg (Citizens Bank), Cliff Brown (First Community Bank), Shaylyn Castile (Habitat for Humanity), Joyce Casteel (Randy Reichardt Insurance), Brittany Biggers (SF Fisher and Company), Julie Hinkle (Southern Bank), Erik Oyemaja (Southern Tire), and Ashley Keck (WRMC Foundation).
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Raye Rogers 95th Birthday Chuck Jones
Josephine Raye Rogers was immersed in waves of affection and good wishes from dozens of friends and family members during a 95th birthday party celebration recently in the lobby of Citizens Bank in downtown Batesville. Additional acclaim for Mrs. Rogers came from Gov. Asa Hutchinson, the Arkansas House of Representatives and the Citizens Bank Board of Directors. Mrs. Rogers has become an icon during the decades of service and leadership that she and her late husband, Doyle Rogers Sr., provided to Batesville and all of Arkansas. “I commend you for your faithful commitment to your community and for your sincere devotion to your faith, family and your state,” Gov. Hutchinson wrote in a letter to Mrs. Rogers. “Arkansas has been blessed with the philanthropy of the Rogers family who has given generously to various organizations,” according to a citation from the Arkansas House of Representatives. The citation, introduced in the House by State Representative James Sturch, specifically mentioned White River Medical Center in Batesville, Lyon College, and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. A resolution adopted by the Citizens Bank Board of Directors commended Mrs. Rogers, noting that she “has demonstrated an abundance of grace and compassion in all facets of her life” and “has provided leadership and inspiration through her generosity and dedicated service to her community.” N 1.) Mrs. Rogers listens as Phil Baldwin of Citizens Bank reads the Resolution passed by the bank’s Board of Directors. Also attending the ceremony were (seated) Barbara Hoover, Mrs. Rogers’ daughter; and (standing, from left) granddaughter Josie Felton, son Doyle “Rog” Rogers Jr., and bank Chairman Jeff Teague. 2.) Phil Baldwin presents Mrs. Rogers with a resolution from the Citizens Bank Board of Directors honoring her. 3.) Joining Mrs. Rogers in receiving the Bank Board resolution are (from left) her granddaughter Josie Felton, daughter Barbara Hoover and son Doyle “Rog” Rogers Jr. 4.) Mrs. Rogers (center) is honored for her lifetime of community service and leadership by the Citizens Bank Board of Directors (from left) Dr. Lackey Moody Sr., Kay Southerland, Jay Shell, Phil Baldwin, Paula Terrell, Doyle “Rog” Rogers Jr., and Jeff Teague. 5.) Mrs. Rogers (center) is greeted at her birthday party by longtime friends Caliene Coop (left) and Connie Coots. 6.) Mrs. Rogers prepares to cut the cake to celebrate her 95th birthday. 7.) Family members helping Mrs. Rogers celebrate her 95th birthday included (from left) Doyle “Rog” Rogers Jr., Barbara Hoover, Josie Felton, Kayla Rogers and Carolyn Rogers. 8.) Mrs. Rogers (center) is humbled as her friends and family sing “Happy Birthday” to her in the Citizens Bank lobby. 9.) Longtime friend Terrell Tebbetts (right) greets Mrs. Rogers at her party.
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The Batesville Montessori Class of 2030 Amanda Evridge, RT(R)(MR), MRI Technologist, performs MRIs Monday through Friday on the Siemens Espree MRI unit at the WRMC Medical Complex Newport. The recent accreditation by the American College of Radiology demonstrates the highest level of image quality and patient safety at the WRMC Medical Complex Newport.
WRMC Medical Complex Newport Earns ACR Accreditation
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The WRMC Medical Complex Newport, a facility of White River Health System, has been awarded a threeyear term of accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) by the American College of Radiology (ACR). MRI is a non-invasive medical test that uses magnetic fields to produce real-time, three-dimensional views of body organs, muscles, and joints without invasive surgery. To achieve accreditation, the WRMC Medical Complex Newport voluntarily underwent a rigorous review process to demonstrate that it meets nationally-accepted standards. “The MRI accreditation at the WRMC Medical Complex Newport illustrates our commitment to providing Jackson County residents with quality medical care,� said Gary Bebow, CEO of WRHS. The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is awarded only to facilities meeting ACR Practice Parameters and Technical Standards after a peer-review evaluation by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. Image quality, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment, quality control procedures and quality assurance programs are assessed. The findings are reported to the ACR Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report that can be used for continuous practice improvement. The MRI at the WRMC Medical Complex is a widebore system, meaning the center of the MRI is much larger than standard MRIs, and the length from front to back is shorter. The wide-bore system promotes a more 24 Welcome to the pages of Eye On Magazine!
comfortable atmosphere for patients. The larger size eases those who experience claustrophobia. Patients receiving an MRI are given noise cancelling headphones that play their favorite music to make the level of comfort even greater. The ACR, founded in 1924, is a professional medical society dedicated to serving patients and society by empowering radiology professionals to advance the practice, science and professions of radiological care. The College serves more than 37,000 diagnostic/interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive healthcare services. The WRMC Medical Complex Newport includes an After Hours Clinic, a specialty clinic for Cardiology, OB/GYN, Oncology, Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, Urology, and Wound Care, a Pain Management Clinic, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, MRI, and a full service laboratory. The complex is located at 2200 Malcolm Avenue. Next door to the complex is the Newport Diagnostic Medical Clinic. The providers at the clinic provide primary care services. Both are facilities associated with White River Health System (WRHS). WRHS is a not-for-profit healthcare system serving residents throughout North Central Arkansas. The system includes hospitals, outpatient facilities, primary care and specialty physician office practices, and senior life centers. WRHS is a member of the Premier Alliance, the American Hospital Association, and the Arkansas Hospital Association and licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health. N
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Macy’s Stroll & Roll nets $11,000 for Angelman Syndrome Ronda Bryant
The 3rd Annual Macy’s Stroll and Roll for Angelman Syndrome was held on April 22, 2017 at Riverside Park in Batesville. The Batesville Kiwanis Club and Macy’s Miracle hosted the event to raise awareness and funds for the Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST) in honor of four-year old Macy Bryant, of Batesville. The event raised $11,000 this year, which was sent to FAST for scientific research in developing a cure for Angelman Syndrome (AS). Collectively the two groups have donated approximately $26,000 to FAST to date. Approximately 300 people were in attendance at the event, despite the rainy day. The family opened the fundraiser with thanks and an update on current AS research findings. The colors were presented by Boy Scout Troop 151, and the national anthem was sung by Emma Bryant and Abby Gross. WRD Entertainment provided the walk with music and sound. At the completion of the benefit walk, local acts performed for the crowd, including Kate and Georgi Moody, Ohana Fitness, West Magnet Twirling Squad, and West Magnet
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Dance Team. Participants were also able to enjoy a classic car display by members of the River City Cruisers Car Club, petting zoo by Bill and Carey Robertson, a bounce house provided by Keller’s Bounce Houses, and booths provided by event sponsors. Angelman Syndrome is a neurological disorder that affects 1 in 15,000 live births. It is caused by a deletion or mutation on Chromosome 15. People with AS suffer with profound developmental delays, problems with motor control and balance, life threatening seizures, lack of sleep, feeding issues, and typically do not develop functional speech. They require life-long care and intense therapies. The AS research team is one of the fastest result-finding medial research groups currently world-wide. AS has been cured in mice, and scientists are confident a cure will be reached in our lifetime. Macy Bryant is the daughter of Josh and Ronda Bryant of Batesville, and granddaughter of Ron and Martha Lewallen of Batesville, and Jesse and Trena Bryant of Springdale. N
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Safeco Insurance® recognizes M&P Insurance & Investment Services for performance Tara Salinas Safeco Insurance has recognized M&P Insurance & Investment Services, Newport, AR, with a Safeco® Premier Partner Program award for performance and partnership. Fewer than 10% of independent insurance agencies countrywide that sell Safeco personal lines products receive this distinguished honor. Only the best agencies are selected for the Safeco Premier Partner Program, which recognizes an agency’s success and its commitment to serve customers as a trusted advisor. “We are honored to be recognized as a Safeco Premier Partner,” said Nate Watson, President of M&P Insurance & Investment Services. Our agency has represented Safeco Insurance since 2004, and we take pride in our strong working relationship and our shared commitment to helping our customers protect what matters most to them.” N
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Citizens Bank employees have contributed $5,500 to the March of Dimes through a silent auction, a bake
sale, the March for Babies and, most notably, an intense competition in which one banker earned the “right” to kiss a pig. Bank employees donated more money for Micah Beard than any of a dozen other bank executives who could have been selected to share a smooch with Charlotte, a year-old pig owned by Carrie and Bill Robertson of Bradford. Beard, the bank’s Market President for North Central Arkansas, was initially mired in last place during the two-week event and felt fairly confident he could avoid a pig kiss. But on the strength of donations that suddenly began pouring in from bank employees, Beard won the competition hands (hooves?) down. He was greeted by a chorus of good-natured teasing from co-workers, who gathered to witness “The Kiss” in the lobby of the bank’s
Main Branch in Batesville. On bended knee, Beard carefully approached Charlotte, who did not willingly participate in the event. She had to be coaxed out of her kennel to engage Beard “snout to snout,” as it were. Beard moved in slowly and dutifully puckered up for the fundraising payoff. After planting the quick peck, both participants recoiled. Beard scrambled for antibacterial wipes; Charlotte scurried to a bowl of water and ferociously washed her snout. She then scampered into the safety of her kennel. Numerous photos and videos captured the moment. Thus far, there has been no word regarding a second date. 1.) President and CEO of Citizens Bank, Phil Baldwin, Introduces the Kiss 2.) Micah Arrives for the Kiss 3.) The Moment of Truth. July 2017 27
4 Dogwood Lane REDUCED $290,000 Brick executive home near Newport Country Club. 4 br, 4 ba, formal living, den w FP, formal dining, screened porch
106 N. Lakeside Lane $325,000 One of Newport’s loveliest homes on Newport Lake. Awesome view, large patio perfect for entertaining. Near country club and school, 3 living areas, 4 br, 4.5 baths, golf cart garage, 3 fireplaces, marble, granite, too much to list. Call Mary for private showing by appointment only.
2200 Missy Circle PENDING $182,000 Plus $2000 Paint Allowance - Motivated Seller Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, new floor and windows, jacuzzi tub, downstairs master large shop
2900 Dowell Street REDUCED $175,000 4br, 2.5 bath, formal living and dining 2 fireplaces, basement storm cellar, corner lot with privacy fence, large bedrooms, tons of closets, double car garage.
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8 Park Place $139,000 Two story, Brick, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Den/dining/sunken living room with fireplace. Recently remodeled. Double garage.
4457 Hwy 17 South $119,000 3 bedroom, 3 bath, new kitchen, Rock home on 2 m/l acres
2806 Tammy REDUCED $115,000 Seller says, “Make an Offer”. 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick home on double lot in Galeria
1117 Malcolm Avenue $93,500 Commercial Building great updates and remodel 5454 sf, excellent location, beautiful front room, tons of work space, high ceilings.
201 Adabelle, Tuckerman $85,000 3 bedroom, 1 bath brick home near school
707 Hodges REDUCED $78,500 Brick, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, den/living room, large fenced back yard, double carport with storage. New floors, new CHA, new windows.
212 Devine Street, Tuckerman $65,000 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Brick
1305 Hines Street PENDING $48,500 3 bedroom, 2 bath with two living areas, CHA, double lot, carport.
1205 Dill Street REDUCED $40,000 1288 Square Feet
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The Rotary Club of Batesville would like to announce our 2017 Community Award Winners. Please help me in congratulating them. They were presented with an award at our Officer Induction/ Award Ceremony on June 26: 1. Making a Difference - Outstanding Community Service Award: Danny Dozier 2. Doctor/Nurse/Care Worker of the Year: Dr Ron Bates 3. Community Service Award: Dr Dave Allen 4. Educator of the Year: Coach Stu Smith 5. Role Model of the Year: Cpl. Ryan Nast
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M&P Insurance and Investment Services is growing Tara Salinas
M&P Insurance and Investment Services is pleased to welcome Layne Bowen to their team. Layne will be working with the insurance agency and with the M&P Bank Trust Department. Layne was born and raised in Searcy, AR. She truly appreciates the life of small business owners, because she has spent a lot of time working at her family-owned jewelry store. “When you own or work for a small business, you understand how important it is to be involved with your community,” says Bowen. In 2015, Layne moved to Newport and later became even more involved in her Newport community when she took a temporary position at the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce. This path led her to M&P, a place where her community service and small business mind-set allowed her to fit in instantly. “Layne shares our company philosophy. She understands that we will only get back as much as we put in, and she’s accustomed to working hard. I’m glad to have her on-board,” says Nate Watson,
President of M&P Insurance and Investment Services. Layne is married to Hunter Bowen and is a proud dog mom of two labs, Rogue and Hank. She loves to spend afternoons riding the tractor with her husband and learning about the “farm life”. She is very close with her family and is thrilled that she will become a first-time Aunt in December. In her spare time she volunteers at the Jackson County Humane Society and fosters dogs as needed. You’re invited to stop by and visit Layne and the rest of the Insurance and Investments staff at 105 Laurel Street in downtown Layne Bowen Newport. N July 2017 29
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The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Main Street's new streetscape on June 24. The newly paved street is smooth, surrounded by flower beds and worth the trip to visit all of the new shops and opportunities Main Street now has to offer.
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Westrock Orthodontics ribbon cutting was held by the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce in June at their new location, 1455 Harrison Street in Batesville. Westrock has an experienced friendly team, offering traditional braces as well as invisalign for children and adults.
Unity Health Host CAMP
Michelle Foshee Unity Health – Harris Medical Center recently hosted CAMP, Careers and Medical Professions, June 5-9 for high school students from surrounding school districts. Students received hands-on training and courses related to medical professions. Through this week-long program, Brooklyn Passmore, Chloe Carter, Monique Hall, Carlie Burrus and Rachel Hulsey each learned areas of the healthcare field they plan to pursue following their college careers. The framework of the program allowed the students to match their interest to a medical career. The students were able to learn first aid and basic nursing skills. Paul Coulter of the Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency (ARORA) spoke to the students about organ donation and the group was taken to the Newport Police Department, Newport Fire Department, and Jackson’s Funeral Home to learn how each of these entities provide care for patients, families and the community. Students also worked with the Arkansas State University Newport nursing staff to understand and participate in nursing curriculum. Dr. Donald Pate instructed the students through surgery by dissecting the heart of a pig. The class enjoyed the week learning about multiple medical professions and seeing firsthand how to work in the world of healthcare. N Unity Health – Harris Medical Center Host CAMP Unity Health – Harris Medical Center recently hosted CAMP, Careers and Medical Professions, June 5-9 for high school students from surrounding school districts. Students received hands-on training and courses related to medical professions. Through this week-long program, Brooklyn Passmore, Chloe Carter, Monique Hall, Carlie Burrus and Rachel Hulsey each learned areas of the healthcare field they plan to pursue following their college careers. The framework of the program allowed the students to match their interest to a medical career. The students were able to learn first aid and basic nursing skills. Paul Coulter of the Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency (ARORA) spoke to the students about organ donation and the group was taken to the Newport Police Department, Newport Fire Department, and Jackson’s Funeral Home to learn how each of these entities provide care for patients, families and the community. Students also worked with the Arkansas State University Newport nursing staff to understand and participate in nursing curriculum. Dr. Donald Pate instructed the students through surgery by dissecting the heart of a pig. The class enjoyed the week learning about multiple medical professions and seeing first-hand how to work in the world of healthcare.
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Creating Memories Students learn how to dissect pig hearts with Dr. Donald Pate at Unity Health – Harris Medical Center.
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ASUN Accreditation Renewed by the Higher Learning Commission Jeremy Shirley
Arkansas State University-Newport (ASUN) is pleased to report that the college’s accreditation has been continued following a comprehensive review process conducted by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Regional accreditation validates the quality of an institution as a whole and evaluates multiple aspects that include academic offerings, governance and administration, mission, finances, and resources as well as overall college sustainability. Accredited status is not for a specific period of time, but is a continuing relationship between the institution and HLC that institutional standards are met through continuous quality improvement.
“We are very pleased with the results of our assurance review and peer team visit. The Institutional Action Committee’s recommendation to award continued accreditation was approved on May 1, 2017, which confirms ASUN’s high standard of quality throughout our academic curriculum and programs,” said ASUN Chancellor Dr. Sandra Massey. ASUN will transition to the Open Pathway accreditation cycle in 2017-2018 which gives institutions the independence to pursue improvement projects that are geared toward their current needs and aspirations. ASUN’s next comprehensive evaluation is scheduled to occur in 2026-2027. N
Main Street Batesville announces summer lineup in concert series Angela Connell Main Street Batesville announces a sensational lineup of productions in the “Concerts in the Loft” series. All performances will be held in the Barnett Building Loft on Main Street in downtown Batesville and doors will open at 6:30 p.m. “Our upcoming concert series has a diverse and innovative line-up of talented singers and musicians that reflect our continued tradition of bringing joy into the hearts of our audience,” said event producer Danny Dozier. “We will be offering something for everyone to enjoy.” July 22: Lagniappe, Featuring Genine Perez Lagniappe, featuring vocalist Genine Perez, has treated audience members to some of the most highlypraised vocal performances in central Arkansas. A selftaught jazz singer with a booming voice, Genine Perez fuses jazz and R&B to create passionate and soulful renditions of songs made famous by the great voices of our time. The band’s eclectic repertoire includes songs by Billie Holiday, the Staple Singers, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, and Otis Redding, to name only a few. True to their name, Lagniappe dishes up “a little something extra,” making the 20th century pop classics truly their own. August 26: Cutthroat Trout Cutthroat Trout has performed together for over two decades, delving into several genres of music. Most recently, their repertoire has focused on Gypsy Jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli. The main characteristics of Gypsy Jazz are its all strings instrumentation and the use of rhythm guitar in place of the jazz drummer. For this performance, they’ll mix it up a bit with some rollicking bluegrass-infused tunes. Cutthroat Trout’s professionalism, musicianship, and tight three-part vocal harmonies are unmatched in their renditions of classics, period originals, innovative
arrangements of pop tunes and bluegrass favorites. First Community Bank is generously sponsoring the above mentioned performances in the concert series. These events are free to the public and also include complimentary beverages and light hor d’oeuvres. The “Concert in the Loft” performances are fundraisers to help continue with the construction of Maxfield Park in historic downtown Batesville and donations will be accepted. For more information, call Danny Dozier at (870) 307-9734 or the Main Street Batesville office at (844) 462-4482. N
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Seniors, can we talk? Meet Lucy
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?’.
As you’ve probably gathered by now, Ruth and I get together every month to talk. We talk about what’s been going on with Ruth and her friends, Ruth brings questions or concerns her friends have shared with her and we try to look at options or solutions that may help them. Yes, Ruth does bring some challenges. What do you do when you really need life insurance, have none, have no employee benefits to enroll in, pregnant with your first child, due in 6 weeks, have an existing medical condition, your husband isn’t working and he doesn’t have any life insurance either? Wow! that’s a lot to think about. Meet Lucy. Lucy is Ruth’s friend Jamie’s granddaughter. Lucy is 35 years old, a professional business person, great income and is finally pregnant through IVF (in vitro fertilization). Lucy and her husband are so excited about this baby boy they’re having in 6 weeks. But reality has settled in. Lucy has no -0- life insurance. Her husband has no -0- life insurance. Lucy is not only the primary source of their income but her husband is not working now and has no prospective job opportunities. Their baby is due in just 6 weeks. Grandmother Jamie is very concerned about Lucy and asked me to talk with her. To make matters worse Lucy has a medical condition that may prevent her from being accepted for life insurance now. Goodness! This is stressful. 34 Welcome to the pages of Eye On Magazine!
If something happens to Lucy, how will her new baby and husband live? She’s their only source of income. Unfortunately, Lucy is right. Her current medical condition does prevent her from getting any life insurance now. Hopefully this condition will improve after the baby is born and she can get life insurance then. But what about now? What about today? After contacting numerous insurance companies and every one telling me that they would not consider her now, I did find something she could get today – and so could her husband even though he’s not working. What is it? An Accidental Death policy. Lucy bought a $500,000 Accidental Death insurance policy for less than $36.00 a month. Her husband bought the same thing for less than $64.00 a month. They’re thrilled. They feel that at their ages the likelihood of their dying accidental (car accidents for example) may be greater than dying of natural causes. Is an Accidental Death policy as good as a life insurance policy? No, but it is more than -0-. Are you wondering why they waited until now to talk about life insurance? Good question. Like many, life insurance is not thought about until there is a life changing event – something happens that changes your life. It may be your first grandchild like with Jamie or someone dies suddenly or someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. All of these may affect your daily activities and your money. What have you waited to talk about? Call me at 501868-6650 and say “Caroline, can we talk?” N
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Storing Fresh Produce 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
Farmers Market season is here! It is a fun time for the whole family. The ability to pick out your own fruits, vegetables, and greens somehow brings joy to our hearts. What could be better than farm fresh food? The main thing to know about storing fresh products is to remember how they are grown. An example is of potatoes. Potatoes, sweet potatoes, and the like are grown underground in cold, dark climates. So they should be stored in a cooler, dry climate (mine are all in a tub in the pantry). Onions can also be stored in this type of environment. However, do not store them with other produce because the moisture and gases emitted by the onions will cause produce to spoil faster. Squashes and pumpkins are also kept in this type of environment. Zucchini, cucumbers, eggplant, plums, garlic, herbs, melons, and a broad array of other fruits and vegetables can all be left out on the countertop. Tomatoes can be left out too, but keep them separate, as their gases will cause other produce to spoil faster. If you read a lot of cookbooks or watch nice cooking shows, you will see that many famous chefs use their produce as tabletop
centerpieces. Using countertop produce as decoration will help keep your counters neat, clean, and entice the kids to eat more fruit. Greens, herbs, rooted and stalked produce should be kept in water. Just trim the ends of the greens heads off a little and place in a container of water. The same goes for celery, leeks, and asparagus. Removing the greens on root vegetables will keep them from drying out as fast and loosing flavor and firmness. Herbs will continue to grow in this environment if tended, as well. The bulbs that come on your produce at farmers markets do not have to be cut off. Just place them in a jar of water. Arugula, however, should be stored in its dried state. For overnight ripe avocados and bananas, place them in a brown paper bag for a day or two. Apples will also naturally help ripen other produce. Okra just spoils fast, so you did not do anything wrong if it goes bad on you. Be aware that nectarines do soften in room temperature, though. Since some produce absorbs flavors easily, store strong produce by itself. Once sliced or cut, produce must be refrigerated. The cold air helps slow down its growth rate and will help prolong its shelf life. Anything purchased in the refrigerated section must be refrigerated at home. If you purchased something unrefrigerated, then it can be left out. This is true for unrefrigerated fresh eggs, milk, butter, etc. If you’re worried about something spoiling before you can consume it, just remember that anything is freezable! With this information, your shopping trips should be easier. The farmers market is also a good place to get more storage tips. If you are ever uncertain, refrigerate your produce. N
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.
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Batesville Hunter Education Aug. 26, 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. FREE Oct. 7, 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. FREE Mary Zirkle, instructor. UACCB Nursing Allied Health Bldg, 927/928. Pre-registration online is required. To register call 870.612.2082 or email communityed@uaccb.edu. Friends with Food Allergies If you or someone you know has food allergies, sensitivities, or Celiac disease, you are invited to our area’s new group, Friends with Food Allergies. Come meet people who know exactly how you feel and what you are going through. Our first meeting will be held on July 11, 2017 at 6pm-7pm in the Citizens Bank Annex Room located at 285 East College Street. Allergy friendly snacks will be provided by Hananel Bakery. For more information, contact Hannah Rogers at (870) 283-2343. Celebrate America July 4, noon to 10 p.m. at Riverside Park. Fun, Fun! Movies in the Park / Food Truck July 7, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Riverside Park. Bad Boy Summer Street Stock July 14 & 15 at 8 p.m. Batesville Motor Speedway. Paul McCarson Memorial Rodeo July 21 & 22 all day at the East Main Sports Complex! South Wind Swim Conference Championship July 22, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the City of Batesville Community and Aquatics Center. Leadership Summit for Teens & Pre-Teens Learn Leadership, Character, Personalities, Communication, Goal Setting and Team Building with the Myers-Davis Life Coaching & Business Consulting. July 10 14 for teens in grade 7 - 9 / July 17 - 21 for grades 10 - 12. Cost for Summer Course: $198.00 – Scholarships are available from area sponsors. To register or recommend a student email myersdavis@ myersdavis.com or call (870) 307-1004 or (501) 207-1301. myersdavis.com / MAIL registration form with payment to: Myers-Davis Life Coaching/ 1141 E. Main Street, Suite 200, Batesville, AR 72501. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: (free tuition for the 5,000th like). 2017 Independence County Fair On July 17 through 22, come enjoy the 2017 Independence County Fair!! President of the Independence County Fair Association, Linda Baxter, says they are looking forward to another great fair! New improvements are being made to buildings and grounds and we hope everyone will 36 Welcome to the pages of Eye On Magazine!
share in that excitement. The Carnival, PBJ Happee Day Shows will have some new attractions for the 2017 fair in addition to some new food choices! It is our hope the weather will be cooperative for everyone involved. Come out and enjoy the 97th annual Independence County Fair for a week of fun July 17-22! Hope to see you there!
Boy Scouts of America White River Canoe Race July 26 11 a.m. through July 30 11 a.m. Race will end at Kennedy Park in Batesville. Friends of the Library The Independence County Library Friends Foundation has kicked off its “Friends of the Library” membership drive. Memberships in the Friends group are now available at the Library, 368 East Main Street in Batesville. Annual membership dues are $25.00 per person and renew every January, at the beginning of the Foundation’s fiscal year. Contact: Vanessa Adams, Library Director at 870.793.8814, orvanessa@indcolib.com. Spay or Neuter Coupons The Humane Society of Independence County (HSIC) wants to remind everyone that it offers coupons worth $35 off the cost of having your pet spayed or neutered. Please call the shelter during office hours (Tuesday through Friday from Noon-5:30 p.m. and Sat 11a.m.-4 p.m.) for more information. The shelter phone number is (870) 793-0090. Hutchinson Community Center Available The Hutchinson Mountain Community Center at 3370 Camp Tahkodah Road is available for rent by contacting Lea Barber at 870-612-4718. Alzheimer’s Arkansas Caregiver Support Group of Batesville The Caregiver Support Group of Batesville provides opportunities for you to talk with others who really understand what you are going through. Join us every second Thursday at 5:45 p.m. in the WRMC Josephine Raye Rogers Women’s Center Conference Center. Contact Deanna Green at 443.651.9686 for more information.
Cave City Music and Fireworks Cave City on July 3rd- music and fireworks in the city park. Live music by the MSM band at 7pm and fireworks at 9pm. Sponsored by First Baptist Church of Cave City. There will be concessions and bounce houses for the kids! For Watermelon Festival info, see page 8.
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Recycling Program The City of Melbourne has implemented a comprehensive recycling program to collect aluminum, metal cans, plastics, paper and cardboard. The collection site is located at 300 Circle Drive, next to the Izard County Sheriff's Office off
Caroling in the Caverns Hwy 9 Spur. Collection dates are Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from noon-4pm. Items you can drop-off: > Aluminum - beverage cans only (crushed cans preferred). > Metal Cans - food, beverage and juice cans. Empty foods and liquid and rinse thoroughly. OK to Leave labels on. (No paint cans or oil cans.) > Plastics - Soft Drink bottles, milk jugs, detergent bottles, etc. Containers MUST have #1 or #2 inside the triangle on the bottom. No paint, oil, chemical (pesticide or herbicide) plastics. > Paper - newspapers, magazines, phone books, paper, junk mail. Please keep paper dry! > Cardboard - Boxes, dry food boxes, shoe boxes, etc. Flatten all boxes. Pizza delivery boxes are OK but no wax-coated or frozen food boxes. Contact eyeonjoseph@eyeonmag.com to share your community events.
Mountain View
4th of July Festivities Good ole’ fashioned Fourth of July Celebration with food, family fun, music and FIREWORKS! Caroling in the Caverns Tickets on sale now for Nov. 24, 25 & 26 and Dec 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17 of 2017. $25 per person with no refunds or exchanges. For more Mountain View events, log onto yourplaceinthemountains.com.
Newport
Manna Manna Food Pantry is located in the Newport Pentecostal Church of God at 205 Ray street in Newport. They are an open every Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. for you come in and choose the items your family needs. They have partnered with the NEA food bank in jonesboro. Donate to the pantry by contacting Gail Poole. at 501-4731560 or log on to www.newportpcg.com. Accepting food donations. JCHS The Jackson County Humane Society has recently undergone needed repairs to keep our dogs warm and dry, but now we have to pay for it. If you would like to donate, please send payment to: JCHS, P.O. Box 154, Newport, AR 72112 Or contribute online at: https://www.gofundme. com/jchs-winter-campaign. The Humane Society is a 501(c) (3) organization and donations are tax deductible. If you would like a receipt for your donation, please include your contact information with your donation. Thank you for your support. Sincerely, Ann Hout, JCHS President.
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Lindley’s Favorite Cornbread ala Mamoo
Nelson and Sandy Barnett met in college. They have been happily married for 56 years and are still having fun cooking and living!
Our daughter, Lindley Barnett, is a good cook and enjoys baking breads of all types, just as her Dad does. We love her cornbread, which is always just right – crusty on the bottom, golden on top, and very tasty. She adapted this recipe from her grandmother Thelma Conditt Slaughter’s (Sandy’s mother) tried and true recipe and when she is at our house we always ask her to make the cornbread. The original recipe used sweet milk, but Lindley likes the tang that buttermilk adds. Use a small cast iron skillet for baking. 1 cup white cornmeal ¼ cup sifted all purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 large egg 1 cup (about) buttermilk Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Put 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in skillet. Place skillet in oven to heat, hot enough to make the cornbread batter sizzle when you pour it in. Watch to make sure oil doesn’t burn. Mix all dry ingredients in bowl. Add slightly beaten egg. Add buttermilk slowly. Mix and pour into hot skillet. Bake until corn bread is light golden brown on top, about 30 minutes. Perfect with a summer meal that includes fresh tomatoes and vegetables from the garden. Yum! N
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Irrigation and Insect Treatment 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 we move into July, most everything has been planted and much of the weed control has been taken care of. Much of the crop has shaped up pretty well after a difficult late April and May brought on by too much rain, cloudy weather, and cool temperatures. It’s amazing what some sunshine and warmer temperatures will do. Much of July and August will focus on irrigation along with insect and disease scouting and treatment where needed. With rice, the main disease concerns are sheath blight, blast, and the smuts. Disease ratings by variety to these diseases are available from the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. Our main concern will be for those varieties rated very susceptible and susceptible. Scouting for sheath blight should take place between halfinch internode and early heading. Maximum benefit from a single fungicide application is realized when it is made before the disease has damaged the upper 3 leaves of the canopy. Fungicide applications for kernel smut and false smut should be made during the boot stage but before heading begins to suppress kernel smut and/or false smut. Applications made after heading starts will be ineffective. Fields most likely to benefit will be those planted to varieties rated very susceptible and susceptible, and fertilized with higher than normal nitrogen rates. If blast is a concern and/or leaf blast is found, the first management step is to keep a flood depth of at least 4 inches to suppress early leaf blast and neck blast. Fungicides for prevention of neck blast work best if applied twice. The first application should be made at late boot and the second when heads of main tillers are 50-75 percent emerged but the neck is still in the boot. Rice stink bug scouting should begin at 75 percent panicle emergence using a 15-inch diameter sweep net. Insecticides should be applied when 5 or more stink bugs are present during the first 2 weeks of heading and when 10 or more stink bugs are found after the first 2 weeks of heading up until the hard dough stage. Sampling for stink bugs is best done during the morning and evening hours. If scouting must be done during hot, sunny afternoons then some say that you should double the numbers that you find to compensate for those that are hiding out during the heat. For more information or assistance on scouting for rice insects and/or diseases, feel free to contact me through Farmers Supply Association. My cell number is 870-318-0739 and my e-mail address is randychlapecka@gmail.com. N
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Dining Table Centerpiece - Part 1 Cherri Rodgers has a B.S. In Interior Design from UCA. She is active in several local ministries & community projects. Most of all, she values time with her family and grandson. Cherri's Interior Design is available for both residential & commercial design or decorating needs. Cherri now has The Kitchen Shop at 2485 Harrison St. for all your kitchen needs.
In most foreign countries, food is the centerpiece of the dining table. If you watch cooking shows or read cooking magazines or books, you will frequently see food as a centerpiece for the table or kitchen island/bar. I have heard many professional cooks say to use what you are preparing for that night’s meal as your centerpiece. This is a great idea we will discuss, but we Americans often have a formal dining room, so we will address this as well in next month’s article. However, today we will spark our creativity with centerpieces for our casual, everyday dining table. As I sit here writing this article, my centerpiece is an old crock filled with beautiful colors (oranges, small watermelon, squash, zucchini and eggplant). These colors from nature comfort me (and remind me that I have to eat them before they spoil-healthy eating!) and add color to my kitchen/living room area. If you use food, your centerpiece will be ever changing and exciting. There is a plethora of containers to display your foods, and you can easily change up your container. Dishes, like my old crock bowl, work well, but consider a basket, wooden crate, galvanized piece or a tiered tray/basket. A cutting board with food stacked on top and hanging over the edge looks inviting on your table. You can even put your container on top of the board and then place foods around the board, draping over the edge. Foods that drape well include grapes and foods with leaves/greens attached (radishes, carrots, turnips, herbs, etc). You can also add these leafy vegetables to the container for color and drape leaves over the edge. Flowers are a beautiful addition as well. A few beautifully colored pieces of fruit, like apples or bananas, might entice your family to choose a healthy snack. If you enjoy gardening, try a potted plant, such as herbs, mushrooms, sweet potatoes and many more. If you sprout, try to find an attractive way to display them. Remember though that you do not want to continually be moving your sprouts, so this may not work well for your lifestyle. Seasonal items work well too, such as pinecones. Here are a few containers and ideas to help trigger your imagination and creativity. A galvanized bucket can hold cotton boles or cattails (we are in the south, you know), as well as numerous other items, such as wooden spoons, colorful spatulas or rolling pins. A tiered tray or basket can be filled with family heirlooms, serving pieces, linens or family photos. Fill a wooden crate with candles, flowers and your initial. Choose a smaller basket and put your cloth napkins, tablecloth, old handkerchiefs or other linens in it. Countless objects can be used for your casual centerpiece. I hope your creativity and imagination have been sparked, and I have whet your appetite for some colorful veggies and fruits for tonight’s dinner. Your casual centerpiece need not be static, but be ever changing. Have fun! N July 2017 45
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Sports as Individual Recreation Twyla Wright
The Our Teams - Our Pride series at the Old Independence Regional Museum continues on Sunday, July 9 at 2 p.m. This program will feature three leaders who have designed facilities and led programs for the residents of our community and beyond. Mayor Rick Elumbaugh, Dennis Wright, and Darrell Shaw, combined, number more than 70 years of experience in recreation, outdoor programs, and leadership development. Three decades of Batesville middle school students received physical education provided by Rick Elumbaugh. He had earned a Bachelor of Science from Arkansas State University. Along with teaching, he managed Batesville Municipal Pool for 32 summers. For all of these past years he has promoted recreation and has continued to do so while leading the effort to design and construct the Community Recreation Center in Batesville, which opened in June. He is recognized as a role model in recreational programming and for his continued effort to inspire others. He has received numerous local, state, and national recognitions as a teacher and community leader, including accepting an invitation to the White House in 2013 to be honored as a leader in promoting Lets Move! Cities, Towns and Counties. Dennis Wright has valued the benefit of individual recreational sports since he was a small child floating down a creek in a metal tub in Arizona. As a college student he focused on science, earning a Bachelor of Science and a Masters in Science Teaching from the University of Arkansas. He joined the Arkansas College (now Lyon) faculty in 1973. While teaching and also serving as Dean of Students, he developed The Outdoor Experience Program there. He learned to kayak in the North Sea, and for years he took students to kayak in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez, challenging them to face fear while gaining skill and confidence. Then for several years he took off to The Bahamas, leading students to sail a 65-foot boat in the ocean between islands. As Wright recently explained, “My goal was to increase
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student self understanding and confidence that would transcend into the classroom.” In 2014 the Dennis Wright Leadership Award was established at Lyon College. Darrell Shaw is a University of Arkansas graduate. He earned a master’s degree in Recreation and Sport Administration from Western Kentucky University before joining the leadership team of the Lyon Education and Adventure Program (LEAP) in 2013. Darrell worked with the Outdoor Leadership Program, which offers academic classes in leadership and recreation. He aided in the expansion of Lyon’s on-campus bike trail, challenge course, and bouldering wall. Darrell assumed the leadership of Lyon’s intramural program in 2016,
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offering recreational activities to the Lyon student body. Recently Darrell assumed the position of Director of the LEAP program. The museum invites everyone to attend this program and share with, or learn more from, these men’s exchange of ideas about how recreation is an integral element in the world of sports. The program will be free and open to the public. Normal museum hours are: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $3.00 for adults, $2.00 for seniors and $1.00 for children. The museum is located at 380 South 9th street, between Boswell and Vine Streets in Batesville. Old Independence is a regional museum serving a 12-county area: Baxter, Cleburne, Fulton, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Marion, Poinsett, Sharp, Stone, White, and Woodruff. Parts of these present-day counties comprised the original Independence County in 1820’s Arkansas territory. N
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You Made All the Difference, Lieutenant Jamie Darling
June 18, 2017 / deepinmydeltasoul.com - The past Monday started off like any other week with the normal patterns of the normal routine. After work, I headed home only to be met by a barrage of sirens, blue lights, police cars, and emergency vehicles. This was more than normal. Something was wrong. I joined friends at a local eating establishment and texted a friend to check on her safety. Her husband phoned me to let me know they were safe and to inform me of what happened. The unimaginable. One of our own police officers, our best officer, had been shot. I immediately felt my stomach turn but I quickly composed myself because knowing how strong, mentally, physically, and what a good cop my friend was, I knew he had to be alright. I told my dinner group the details of what happened as I understood them. We waited to hear an update on the condition of our police friend. Not long the news came of his fate. I felt like someone not only punched me in the gut but completely knocked the wind out of me and took my breath. This cannot be happening in our town to our friend. Why? The next few days were hazy and surreal. The looks of sadness and hurt, devastation and disbelief on every face encountered. I knew how I felt about this young man, his wife, and his family. I had the utmost respect for him professionally, saw the humorous side 50 Welcome to the pages of Eye On Magazine!
of a jokester, saw his loving side as a father, knew he put thoughtfulness into gift selections for his wife on special occasions, and saw the sweet side of a son visiting his mother regularly in the nursing home. What I quickly realized was the rest of our community had wonderful experiences when this young man crossed their paths as well. Such a loss on so many levels. The respect shown to our Lt. Patrick Weatherford was so indescribable. From the escort of his body by fellow law enforcement officers to and from Little Rock for his autopsy, to the outpouring of blue and black at his visitation, it was overwhelming and I was just a bystander. The number of officers who came to honor the fallen from all over the country was unreal. Patches on dress blues included NYPD, Chicago, Philadelphia, Austin, Fort Worth, Kansas City, and Memphis to name a few and that does not include the dozens of agencies represented across the state of Arkansas. The funeral service was so moving. The Honor Guard, the attendance of dignitaries, the words offered by those who loved Patrick, and the emotion of his immediate family of the local police and sheriff’s departments. This band of brothers. A statuesque beauty full of grace who is far too young to be a widow. A young lady lonesome for her daddy, and a young son who will be years before understanding all of this and knowing how great his dad was. The mass crowd who came from far and near to pay their respects. A young African-American man who has had a troubled past dressed in his best Sunday suit to
bid his farewells to his friend. All of this so filled with emotion, but nothing prepared me for the honesty of emotions, raw, impromptu, unrehearsed and real as the next few minutes I would encounter. I was asked and honored to assist my funeral director friend in the service conduction. As I rode with her in the procession from the service to the cemetery interment, we followed directly behind the funeral coach, which gave us an unparalleled view of emotions on display along the route. Immediately following our departure from the service, motorists were pulled over and out of their cars in tribute. The Fed Ex driver with his hand over his heart, locals I knew, and strangers I did not. Crossing over the interstate overpass to be greeted by the loving faces of friends from the local car dealerships waving American flags. Motorists from out of state at the convenient store standing at attention. Turning the corner at the state police station to see two ladder trucks extended to hold the American flag in place as a canopy of honor and dozens of onlookers seeking the appropriate tribute to bestow. As we traveled along, roads that met the highway were filled with those who wanted to honor our officer. Every intersection we encountered was met by an officer saluting the procession. Some intersections had multiple officers. Children stood in front of their day care in a straight line and holding hands to pay respects to their school mate’s fallen father. A small group gathered at the end of a community waving flags and fighting tears. A young family huddled up with parents holding their small children tightly and a mother openly weeping because the emotion of this moment was more than she could take. A childhood neighbor of mine wept openly standing by a fire truck as the procession passed near her house. She had lost her brother in Viet Nam. These feelings and sights brought back the memories of another fallen hero years ago. A mother having a yard sale with her children in the front yard paused and on a child-size chalkboard in colored chalk was written “A tribute to you.” Old timers from the coffee shop out of their perch and standing attention. Making the turn in the neighboring town en route by two fire engines blocking the highway, one draped in the state flag, one in the American flag, with local volunteer fire fighters standing guard in street clothes paying respect and fighting back tears. The spunky octogenarian from my church parked on a side street to make sure her tribute was paid to our hero. The farmer who parked his cabless John Deere tractor at the edge of the field and stood with his cap in hand held over his heart as the motorcade passed. The sea of blue lights as we rounded a curve gave us some indication of how massive this cortege was. As the pavement changed to gravel with a turn, motor units lined the highway from shoulder to shoulder with their riding officers standing at salute. Nearing the end of our journey, we passed a house that almost looked abandoned but to the side was a young woman in cutoff shorts and a tank top standing stoically
with her hand over her heart to pay her respects. We traveled on into the cemetery and gave our friend back to earth with a twenty-one gun salute, flyover, and Taps before we said goodbye. Without question, the travels to the cemetery were the most emotional and real. Unrehearsed. Who has precedent on how to handle such a tragedy? Whether it was proper protocol or not, those emotions displayed were some of the most real I have ever seen and meant with the utmost respect. Had these individuals had an encounter with Patrick as a policeman? Did he give them comfort as a crime victim, or did he impact them to be a better person if they made a mistake? Did he encounter them without the badge in a positive way? I wondered as we traveled how many lives of these individuals Patrick Weatherford impacted. The answer now is all of them. After this ride I took Friday afternoon, I now have a renewed hope in humanity. No matter what divides us, politically, spiritually, or otherwise, I know there is still a goodness and decency that lives in the human heart. That at our core, we all share of love of fellow man and country and honor of those who give their all for a better life for each of us. So no matter what anyone tells you, just know that there is still love and hope in human hearts and it lives on in each of us every day. That is what Patrick would want us all to know. “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13. N
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The water was frigid on his warm, dry calves. The cold splash bit into his breath and caused him great difficulty in finding the next one. Logan was nine, a good sized young man, and a mile from his home. “Logan Anthony Williams, you do as I asked....Now!” His mother was on him again about cleaning his room and not harrasing his sister, who needed harrasing by the way. How Mom and Dad didn’t see that was beyond his grasp. His little sister Kesha was a pain in the upper-back region of his legs. She was always taking his stuff and somehow successfully claiming it as her own. With Mom and Dad’s permission, in the end, because she was a baby. It was too much and today, he wasn’t having it. The sound of the water of Salt Creek splashing around his kicking feet echoed off of the cliff side to his right and made for hollow company in his sour mood. But, it was better than the company to be found at home today. He stomped hard into the soft sand with a foot concentrated in anger and the shifting earth giving way to his demands felt good. Really great in fact, so he responded with his left before trying out the right again. The violent movement surged up through his legs and into his middle, pulling frustration out of his throat in vehement mouthfuls. He vented his anger into words and spells and utterances only his relief could understand. He was getting into the rhythm now and this new dance carried him across the beach with an intesity he’d yet known. He stomped again and again, kicking up and down like a New Zealander in Haka, gutturally chanting his prepubecent angst upon the sandy bottom. Until he felt something lumpy beneath his last stomp. He quickly loosened the pressure of his foot and raised it to see exactly what he’d just slammed his foot upon. It was not painfully sharp, so at least he had not injured himself. It felt like a muddy rock, just enough give before reaching a harder core.
The bright blue and spongy texture exposed beneath his wet, sandy toes told him it wasn’t a rock. At least not a rock like he’d ever seen before and he’d been all over this beach since he was five. He was a connoisseur of rocks. He’d learned from his father that taking stones and pebbles from Crescent Beach, near his Port Angeles home in Washington, was illegal. So, he didn’t collect the rocks he studied with each visit, in fact he always tried his best to lay them back just as he found them; maticulous to turn them just so, to match the shape of the divit he’d pulled them from. But, the colors and patterns always caught his eye and just as fascinating was how smooth the abrasive flowing water polished the stony specimens. As another small wave washed more sand from around the blue and yellow object, Logan recognized the half buried arms of a star fish. He was instantly concerned with just how hard he’d stomped the passive creature... to be continued N
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Citizens Bank to Host 20th Annual ‘Celebrate America’ Chuck Jones
Citizens Bank will stage its “20th Anniversary “Celebrate America” event on Tuesday, the Fourth of July, in Riverside Park along the banks of the White River in Batesville. The region’s premier fireworks display will cap off the Independence Day observance for the city of Batesville, Independence County and surrounding communities. “For 20 consecutive years, Citizens Bank has hosted this day-long affair of fun, food and, of course, fireworks,” said Phil Baldwin, Citizens Bank president and chief executive officer. “We are proud that we and our generous co-sponsors can produce an event that provides for so much fellowship and a wonderful celebration of America’s independence.” Food vendors and children’s activities, including bounce houses and face-painting, will be open by 4:00 p.m., with live entertainment at 7:00 p.m., featuring rising country music artist and Arkansas native Cory Jackson. “Our amazing ‘Celebrate America’ fireworks show, which is one of the biggest aerial displays anywhere in Arkansas, is scheduled for 9:15 p.m.,” said Micah Beard, Market President for Citizens Bank in North Central 54 Welcome to the pages of Eye On Magazine!
Arkansas. “Again this year, the fireworks will ignite nearly overhead from the detonation area in Kennedy Park, which is located directly across the river from Riverside Park.” The major co-sponsors of Celebrate America are the Batesville Daily Guard and the radio stations of WRD Entertainment. Other sponsors include Flowers Baking Co., Bad Boy Mowers, Batesville Poultry, City of Batesville, Cup’d Up Outdoors, FutureFuel, Holiday Inn Express, Intimidator, Lifeplus, Littlefield Oil Company, Lyon College, Mark Martin Ford, Mark Martin Kia, Pleth, UACCB, White River Health System, Amy Beth Anderson and the Vernon Company, Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Ozark Information Services, Peco Foods, Strategic Companies and Walmart. The parking lot for Kennedy Park will be closed all day on Tuesday, July 4. A parking area will be provided for trucks with boat trailers, and a shuttle will transport boaters to and from the parking area. One boat ramp will be available; however, it will close about 8:00 p.m. Access to the sandbar will be allowed until approximately 8:00 p.m., based on the river level that day. N
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