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In This Issue 6/ Editor’s Note Much Appreciation 8/ Tasty Talk Cooking with Eggplant 10/ Tales of a Transplanted Fashionista Letting Go 12/ Cover Story Jennifer Hare James 16/ Myers-Davis Life Coaching Life’s Challenges 20/ Seniors, can we talk? Seniors Say the Darndest Things 22/ Local Faces 35/ In The Tooth Teeth Whitening 36/ Things To Do 39/ Service Guide 41/ Cherri Design Ceiling Height 42/ Thyme Enough No-Knead Bread 43/ Great Tastes Rice Is So Nice 44/ Adventures in Arkansas Summer Gone 46/ In the Field with Randy When the Combine Hits the Field 48/ Unity Health Harris New Providers in Newport 53/ Notes from the Clearing
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Editor’s Note
Much Appreciation Joseph Thomas
I know it’s not just me, but I catch myself under appreciating what I get to do everyday. And though it is not without its obstacles, I sure am fortunate to be able to hunt and gather such interesting stories about such great and amazing county and state neighbors, with the challenge of finding just the right design layout to be eye appealing every month. Whether I pull that off I leave up to you to decide, but I am glad for this opportunity. I know the reason I lose track of this appreciation is that there are so many other things I want to do and do my best to sneak in during those in between hours, as I’m sure we all do. Be it fishing, Netflix marathons, painting, writing or broadening
our horizons with a new language, we all have other interests beside our job. A huge event going on this month is the 20th Annual Depot Days. We extend our deepest sympathies to the friends and family of local legend, Sonny Burgess as he is missed. It is with him in mind that I introduce this month’s line up: Leigh Keller speaks of Letting Go, Tanner Smith reviews Witness, Caroline Beauchamp knows that Seniors, Say the Darndest Things, Dr. Mark Chunn shares the truth about teeth whitening and I bring you the third installment of Logan’s Walk in this months Notes from the Clearing. Nelson and Sandy Barnett teach us to make No-Knead Bread, Randy Chlapecka teaches me a new phrase, “When the Combine Hits the
Field” (I already feel the need to pepper that into as many conversations as possible), and Kacey Burge brings us a lovely cover on Jennifer Hare James and a look back at the Cave City Watermelon Festival. Adrienne Freeman shares another tasty recipe, Hannah Robison introduces two of Unity-Health’s newest providers, Dr. Sandra Massey explains how when small things add up, a big difference can be made and Karin Mohlke Huffman explores more of our Arkansas outdoors. MyersDavis share wisdom about experiencing Life Challenges, Julie Allen shares the recent 9th Annual Newport Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet, we have White River Water Carnival updates, the Ivy’s 50th Wedding Anniversary in Grubbs among many nice Faces, press releases and Things To Do. We
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Tasty Talk
Cooking with Eggplant
Hannah Rogers recently returned home after serving 5 years in the U.S. Coast Guard as a cook. She enjoys time with her dog, baking, hiking, and serving others. Hannah is currently in the process of establishing Hananel Bakery in Batesville
Last month we discussed eggplant and how to combat its bitterness. While research is still being done on this topic, eggplant turns bitter as it becomes overripe. Preparing it before it becomes overripe and soaking it in salt will help combat this bitterness. Eggplant parmesan is one of my favorite foods. It is prepared the same way as chicken parmesan, except that it needs to be sliced and soaked in salt. I prepare it by peeling the vegetable and then slicing it in thick slices. It does not have to be peeled, though. Then, I liberally salt each side and let it sit for about 45 minutes. The excess water and salt is shaken off, and then breaded in flour, garlic powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, oregano, marjoram, and basil. It can then be fried in olive oil or baked covered with sauce until the vegetable is tender. I personally love it over rice noodles and topped with the balsamic vinegar from The Kitchen Shop. A friend of mine slices it and serves it between bread as a form of dairyfree cheese toast. Other ingredients can be added to make 8 Eye On Magazine
a hearty sandwich. For example, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, bacon, hamburger patty, etc. Also, eggplant can be chopped and added to subs, pitas, wraps, tortillas, and lasagna. In the spirit of summer, eggplant can also be grilled for a nice smoky flavor. This is probably the simplest way to prepare eggplant. It can be either sliced lengthwise (top to bottom) for longer pieces or side-to-side for small, round pieces. Flavor the slices with a rub or seasoning of your choice. It can also be drizzled with a balsamic vinegar sauce. Then place it on the grill along with your other vegetables, fruits, and meats. Since it absorbs the flavors of what it’s cooked with, eggplant makes a great addition to grilled dishes. A good Asian dish is to cut the eggplant into quarters lengthwise into 3 inch pieces. Let it soak in salt while the sauce is being prepared. To make the sauce, heat 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 2 sliced hot red chilies, 2 tbsp dry sherry, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 tsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar. Stirring constantly, add in 1 ¼ tsp cornstarch until dissolved. Let sit while the eggplant is cooked in a couple tbsp of oil until tender. Add in 4 tsp of minced ginger, 4 cloves of minced garlic, 4 thinly sliced scallions, and 2 tbsp of chili bean paste. Cook for a couple minutes and then add in the previously prepared sauce. Constantly toss the dish until the sauce is thickened and fully coats the eggplant. Remove from heat, pour into a serving bowl, and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Like most foods, there are endless ways to prepare eggplant. These ideas are both simple and delicious. Toss some eggplant in your next vegetable dish to show the family that eggplant can be a lovely addition. N eyeonmag.com
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Tales of a Transplanted Fashionista Letting Go
Leigh Keller is a high school guidance counselor at Batesville HIgh School and the director of the BHS Glass Slipper Project. She lives in Batesville with her son, Cole, and a pack of dogs.
I love the beach. There are specific VIPs in our life who do not love the heat (my parents) or we would just move there tomorrow. So this year, Cole and I were able to go not once, but twice to the ocean, which made my soul so very happy. I believe in vacationing for cash, so I book early and pay it out all year, instead of paying an interest rate (you should check into that, fellow budget masters), so this trip was the one where we saved all year for the “extras”, like fun meals and excursions, like a dolphin cruise (Cole was not a fan, not enough action for him) and snorkeling with sting rays and sharks. If your kiddo is an animal lover like Cole, we highly recommend that activity at the Gulfarium. It was the highlight of the trip for him, and he will talk non-stop about those stingrays, if you will listen to him. He listened to everything the marine biologist said (some things I didn’t catch because I was talking to the baby stingrays in the nursery, true story) and I think he is determined to be a veterinarian or marine biologist now. During our visit, we got to see our Aunt Marsha and Uncle John, who are residents of Florida. My mama rarely
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gets to see her sister, because of the distance, although they talk almost daily. So, a visit is always in order when we take our beach trips. The sound of my mama and her sister laughing in the kitchen is music to my ears, and brings back so many happy memories from my childhood (their squabbling brings back some memories too, but I digress). Uncle John took us on a little trip to Fort Pickens, another favorite place in Florida if you have never been, and caught a hermit crab and gave it to Cole. My little animal lover fell in love with Hermie, and wanted to keep him. So that evening, we laid in bed and looked up the proper care and handling of salt water hermit crabs. Eek. Very extensive if we actually wanted to keep him alive (which makes me cringe thinking of all of those tourist places who give away a free hermit crab with the purchase of a beach towel. My mother wanted to get all of them and free them, true story), and it seemed like he would be the most happy back in his natural habitat. So we planned to release him the next day. One of the best things about our rental this year was a private little section of beach, so it was never that populated. We loaded up Hermie and our camera and headed out to release him. The water was clear and calm, and we were the only ones in the water at “our” beach, perfect for Cole to say his goodbyes. When we released him he scuttled away, we think probably very happy to get back home to his mama, who I am sure told him to avoid the area where we caught him. I had kind of a moment floating in that gorgeous water, watching my mini me release that little guy, thinking about the power of letting go, when you so desperately would love to hang on (Cole was desperate to hang on, he wants to keep all of the animals, all of the time), things that are not the most healthy for us, not the most healthy for our families, and certainly not serving us well at all. In counseling single mamas, I encourage them to evaluate all of the relationships in their lives, in that all relationships are either adding to your life, or taking away from it. Sometimes, although we want to hang on, you have to adjust accordingly. Letting go of bitterness is freeing!! And hanging on to that bitterness towards other people is really not helping you, or hurting that other person. So, we hope that Hermie, and you all, will have a happy full life. Cole is personally hoping that Hermie is not currently in the belly of a pelican or seagull, who also seemed very interested in what we were doing with our newfound little friend. N
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Jennifer Hare James
Cover Story
Kacey Clare Burge has a Master’s degree in Professional Writing from Chatham University. She has written for a Southwest Florida lifestyles magazine and because of her outstanding work, she was featured in REAL Magazine as a contributing copy writer and editor. She has worked as a debt content writer for a financial advice website and had a successful freelance career for several years. Kacey spends most of her free time with her husband, daugther and three rescue dogs, enjoying the outdoors and exploring what the state of Arkansas has to offer.
An Advocate, An Ambassador Jennifer Hare James is passionate about farming. Literally speaking, she lives and breathes it. Rice farming is in her family, but more importantly, it’s in her soul. She cares deeply about what she does day in and day out and that passion has created a platform for her to advocate for, not only the rice industry, but for the agro economy in general. From her formal education at the University of Arkansas, to her hands on experience working on the family’s rice farm, James is not only a great source of knowledge, but an exceptional ambassador for this generation, and the future generations of rice farmers to come. She is passionate about promoting the farmers story, because it’s her story too. Farming Is In Her Blood James is a 4th generation rice farmer in Jackson 12 Eye On Magazine
County, Arkansas. Her roots run deep here as her Great Grandfather purchased land in Newport over a century ago. The family has been tilling the soil on this acreage since the early 1900s and on this land, she grew into the woman she is today. The work ethic that was instilled, and the support and encouragement she received as a child growing up, stood the test of time. “My parents were the most influential people in my life,” James says. “They both filled me with the knowledge that I could achieve anything I set my mind to.” Her brother was also a significant force in her life. “He encouraged me to be the best that I could be and he still shows me, by example, how to be persistent in the pursuit of your dreams.” In fact, her parents encouraging words as a young girl still resonate with her today. “It only takes 1 step to get ahead of the rest,” they would say. “And, to me, that [phrase] means putting in that extra effort and you are in the lead.” Her family’s mantra is, in part, inspired by the notable Calvin Coolidge who said: Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of eyeonmag.com
Robin DeVore of Riceland shared this photo and comment, “Here is the behind the scenes photo of Jennifer talking to me during the filming of her Meet the Farmers video. I like how comfortable she is and is clearly in front of the camera.”
educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. These words hang in James’ office as a reminder when times get tough. “We say the last phrase quite often when times get difficult in farming,” she says. “We must have persistence and determination.” Strong Bonds and Common Goals James is very passionate about her relationships, especially the one she has with her husband, Greg. “The relationships we have are really the only thing we have of value in this life,” she says thoughtfully. The couple have a very interesting type of relationship, as they not only partner in marriage, but also are partners outside of the home. “Sometimes it is hard when your husband is also your business partner,” she admits. “But we both share the same vision for our family, as well as our business, and we work together toward those goals.” James describes her husband as “her rock” and biggest supporter. “He is able to keep me going when I get discouraged and laughs when I act silly,” she says with a smile. The couple have a 16 year old son, Dylan. “Dylan is very interested in the farm,” James says proudly. “He loves to work on the farm and soaks up everything he can.” Dylan might just be a man after his mother’s own heart, as he has aspirations to attend college, majoring in Agricultural Business just like her. Close familial relationships have
been passed down to his generation as well. “He is definitely a people person,” she laughs. “I often call him and he is visiting one of his grandparents.”
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The James’ live in the Hare family home that was built in 1939-40 and have worked to renovate the house over the years, being careful to restore a lot of the original character and charm that James remembers as a child. “When we started our kitchen remodel, I knew the old chimney from the original wood burning cook stove was still there behind the sheetrock,” James explains. “As demo day progressed and we discovered the beautiful brick of the chimney was floor to ceiling I was so excited!” The family also uncovered a buzzer in the kitchen wall that went to one of the upstairs bedrooms. “I’m not sure what it was used for but I imagine my great grandmother trying to wake up my grandfather for school,” she says with a smile. “Maybe we should have left it there because it might have come in handy for Dylan!” In addition to her strong family ties, James speaks highly of the people of the community and her teachers at Albright Elementary and Newport Junior and Senior High who held her, and her classmates, to a high standard. “They expected us to uphold the traditions of the school, and of the town.” James has an innate love for Newport and the people that live there. “I love it for the fantastic people who have lived here for generations and the new additions over the years that have helped shape and grow our unique community,” she says proudly. “When I left for college I had no intention to return, but I soon realized that love I had for my home town, the farm and being close to my family.” A Sound Leader James received her Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business from the University of Arkansas where she was selected to receive the John W White Outstanding Student Award, a prestigious award that is given to one student annually who has shown outstanding academic performance, leadership and activity in the college. A very proud moment in her academic career was when she was recognized at an all University Honors Banquet, and then again at her graduation ceremony. “It was very surreal to be sitting on the stage at my college graduation next to Senator Dale Bumpers, the keynote speaker,” she says with a smile. Finding Her Place It didn’t take James long to get back to her roots after college. In fact, it only took a couple of days! By Monday morning, following her graduation ceremony, she was back on the farm and ready to work. While her roles have changed over the years from a field consultant to more of a Chief Financial Officer today, her eagerness to learn more about every aspect of farming has only grown. “I still learn all I can about the agronomy, new technologies in the field and the best management practices for our operation,” she 14 Eye On Magazine
explains. James self defines as a “numbers person” and feels her strengths are in those areas where she can contribute the most. “I work a lot with accounting, marketing and management in the grain warehouse where attention to numbers is particularly important.” She notes that the future generation of farmers should probably be stronger in these areas, over the agronomy, because that’s what’s going to help them survive in the agricultural economy of today. The Farmer’s Story James feels fortunate to be able to do what she loves, and she has the added bonus of getting to work closely with most of her family, in one form or another, every day. The wonders of the farm have not been lost on her over her years of work there either. They excite her, amaze her, and more importantly, humble her. “Just when you think you are succeeding in every crop, the Lord has a way of showing you his power and who really has control,” she says candidly. She does not take any of the family’s success for granted and appreciates every bit of the organic experience farming provides. “True joy is smelling the freshly plowed soil in the spring, feeling the humidity rise from a flooded rice field, watching the sunset over a field of green corn stalks and running your fingers though the kernels of rice as they sit on a semi waiting to be unloaded in the fall,” she says thoughtfully. “I especially love that the same rice, in only a few short months, could be on the table of a family in the US or anywhere around the world.” Clearly, James doesn’t get lost in the business part of farming. She is refreshingly attuned to how the farmer is connected to the consumer, an idea that has become an afterthought for a lot of people in today’s age. “In the early 1900s when my Great Grandfather tilled the soil in Jackson Co, 60% of Americans lived in rural areas, most likely farming or growing much of their own food,” James explains. “Today only 19% of our population is rural and the other 81% lives in urban areas, and has for 2-3 generations. These people, through no fault of their own, do not know where their food comes from or the care and attention farmers put into each and every crop.” This is why she is so passionate about advocating for today’s farmer and raising awareness for what they do. Using Her Platforms James volunteers a lot of her time outside of her work to promote the farmers story. She has Chaired the USA Rice Sustainability Committee since 2009, working to tell the good news of the rice industry and the forward progression that has been taking place in the field. “Since 1980, US rice farmers have reduced water usage, soil loss, energy use and greenhouse gas emissions all while increasing the amount of rice we provide to the world,” she says. In addition to her highly respected work as Chair of the USA Rice Sustainability Committee, she is currently a member of the Arkansas Agriculture Board, Vice Chair of the Arkansas Rice Farmers Board, sits on the USA Rice Farmers Board of Directors, is a member of the St Louis Federal Reserve Bank Ag Industry Council, and an elder in the First Presbyterian Church in Newport. eyeonmag.com
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Recently, James has had the opportunity to testify in front of the United States Senate Ag Committee on behalf of USA Rice. “It was such an honor to be able to tell the farmer’s story to this distinguished group,” she says. “I will never forget that day or the emotions I had when walking into the Committee room.” Making It Personal Make no mistake, Jennifer Hare James has a mission. She is steadfast in her pursuit to bring awareness to the farmer’s story. She is passionate about bringing to the forefront, what it takes for a rice farmer, rice merchant and rice miller to provide a serving of rice to a family table. She is passionate about protecting and conserving the environment in that process. She is passionate about that rice being safe for her family and yours, and she is passionate about keeping her family’s land productive for future generations of farmers to continue generating that rice for future generations of consumers. “At this point in my career I am very satisfied with what I do every day. Farming is a challenge every year and my goal is to continue to grow crops more efficiently and with the best practices that will conserve our land, water and air and other resources for many generations to come,” James says. “I will continue to be an advocate for rice farmers and take every opportunity I am afforded to share our story.” To learn more about this local farmer and rice industry advocate, follow her on twitter @jenlovesrice, or you can find her on Facebook at Jennifer Hare James. N
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Myers-Davis Life Coaching
Dr. Edward P. Myers & Angela D. Davis founded Myers-Davis Life Coaching Institute. They both have leadership experience and are Certified Professional Life Coaches. "Doc" is the author of seven books and contributor/editor of several more. He received his Ph.D. from Drew University, is a Certified Professional Life Coach, a Certified Master Life Coach, a Certified NLP Practitioner, and a Certified Practitioner of the Law of Attraction. Angela D. Davis, received a M.S. degree in Psychology and has been successful in promotion and personal development in chambers, schools and businesses.
Life’s Challenges
There has never been a time when life has not provided challenges for everyone. It really doesn’t matter where you are, your social standing, the country you live in, the job you have – there will always be challenges to face. Often, we see these challenges as problems that are to be solved before we can move on. If we do not, we either stay where we are, or, move backwards. I learned long ago that it is not the problem or the size of the problem that gets us down; it’s how we handle the problem that matters. One thing is certain. If you ignore a problem, it will not go away. It will fester like an open wound and get worse. So you need to decide if you want to accept the challenge, dealing with it now (when its small) or dealing with it later (when it’s bigger, uglier, and messier). The following information may prove helpful to you as you deal with life’s challenges. 1. Recognize the problem. You cannot change what you don’t acknowledge and if you refuse to say there is a problem it will never be addressed. The alcoholic who refuses to acknowledge that he is an alcoholic will never free himself from that addiction. To recognize is meeting half the challenge. 2. Be Prepared. Anticipating problems can sometimes be as easy as thinking through where the decisions in life will lead us. Failure to do this, is almost a guarantee that a problem will occur. A decision may be made in a split second, but the effects of that 16 Eye On Magazine
decision may have consequences and we must be prepared to handle the consequence if or when it occurs. 3. Manage your time. Someone said, “You cannot manage time, only actions.” That is to say, we all have the same amount of time granted in a day, week, month or year. What we do with that time can be managed. It’s called giving priority to what really matters. Whether you use the A, B, C, D method of prioritizing what is important, there must be a system to help recognize that what really matters should be addressed first and then attention is turned to other things. Not managing what you do with your time can allow matters of importance to go undone and place a person farther and farther
behind. 4. Communicate with others. Too many times we fail to communicate with others that there is a challenge we are facing. Maybe we are too proud to ask for help, or we think it makes us look like a failure if we can’t handle it alone but we fail to communicate and therefore find ourselves alone in the problem. You might be surprised. Communicating with others that you are facing a challenge just might bring someone into your life that can provide the necessary information to solve it. It could be a co-worker, family member, or maybe a Life Coach. Which brings me to our final thought. 5. Be Resourceful. Don’t think you have to face it alone. I heard a speaker
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once say, “All of us together is smarter than any one of us alone.” Think about it. The truth is in the word “together.” Often there are resources available that we just don’t know about. But information is readily available. I need to give a word of caution. The World Wide Web (or Internet as it is called) gives us the luxury of finding information with the click of a keyboard (or speaking to “Siri”). We do not have a lack of information (read: resources). But we do have a lack of credible resources. Just because you found in on the Internet, does not mean it is reliable. Be careful with the resources you use so that when you tackle the challenge, it will be properly handled. Just because it is on the Internet, does not mean it’s reliable. N
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The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) and Bad Boy Mowers are excited to announce the details related to the free Bad Boy Mower Giveaway set to take place at the 74th White River Water Carnival on September 16, 2017. Presenting carnival sponsor Bad Boy Mowers will be giving away a free 2017 Bad Boy MZ lawnmower to one lucky Water Carnival patron this year. The drawing will take place on the main stage at 7 p.m. on Sept. 16, 2017. Numbered tickets will be given out by the BACC in the weeks prior to the event and from various locations on the day of the carnival. Tickets are free of charge. The winner must be at least 16 years of age, be present at the drawing, and have in their possession the matching winning ticket stub. “Bad Boy has been a long time carnival supporter and they have stepped up huge again this year. Being able to give away a locally manufactured product by local hands is a great feeling. Whoever is lucky enough to go home with a new mower will quickly realize what mowing with an attitude is all about,” said BACC Tourism Director Kyle Christopher. N September 2017 17
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After visiting Jo’s mother in the nursing home, Ruth and I had lunch. Jo’s mother is doing fine and she and her sister realize this is “the way it is”. Some days are difficult and some days force a smile. Ruth shared two stories she was told when talking with a nursing home resident she just met. This lady was about 85 years old - nice, lovely and very talkative. She said she’d lived there for several years and had several roommates. Apparently she didn’t have many visitors and was excited that Ruth would listen to her. Here’s one of the stories this lady shared with Ruth. She has a pen pal in another nursing home. Since they are unable to visit each other, they write. Here’s the letter she just received from her pen pal: “God blessed me last week with a beautiful radio that I won at the senior citizens’ luncheon. I have never had 20 Eye On Magazine
my own radio. As you know I am 84 years old and live in an assisted home for the aged. All of my family has passed away. I am all alone and it’s nice to know that someone is thinking of me. God blessed me with their kindness to this old forgotten lady. My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio. Before I received my new radio she would never let me listen to hers – even when she was napping. The other day her radio fell off the table and broke into hundreds of pieces. It was awful and she was in tears. She asked if she could listen to my new radio. I said ‘NO!’ and thought ‘Life is Good.’ Then she started talking about her previous roommate who was so nice and older. They had a celebration for her 100th birthday. The birthday girl was very sleepy when the party began and one of the nursing home staff reminded her that this was HER birthday party. When someone asked her how old she was she said she didn’t remember. When the nursing home staff told her they were celebrating her 100th birthday she replied “No wonder I’m so tired!”. Ruth’s “new friend” told Ruth that she is amazed by what some people say. A resident had been to a follow up appointment with her cardiologist last week and was telling everyone about her appointment. Her cardiologist gave her a new medication and was talking with her about it. He told her that she needed to put a new patch on every six hours. The woman looked confused. The doctor asked if she had concerns. “Yes - what was she to do when she eyeonmag.com
ran out of places to put those patches?” The cardiologist then rephrased and included “remove the old patch before applying a new one”. She was happy.
Wonder who got the most out of their visit? Ruth or her new friend? Call me at 501-868-6650 and say “Caroline, can we talk?” N
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This was one for the books. With perfect weather, phenomenal entertainment, delicious food, fabulous shopping and, of course, the World’s Sweetest Watermelons, the 38th annual Cave City Watermelon Festival was a huge success. The event took place on July 27-29, and was filled with lots of activities to satisfy festival goers of all ages from start to finish. The festivities kicked off with the Amazing Watermelon Race on Thursday evening, catering to 12-18 year olds at the Cave City Middle School. Teams of 2 used clues to race to various points around town while encountering road blocks and obstacles in their attempt to cross the finish line. The winning team received a cash prize! The evening then capped off with live performances by the gospel groups, Anointed Ones, The Davidson Family and Summit Trace. Friday’s events opened with a kids fishing derby in the park for ages 12 and under and, later that day, a watermelon speed eating contest took place followed by the Cave City Cruizers drive through. Musical entertainment that night featured Luke Stroud & the 50s Beat, a festival favorite for the past 2 decades, along with Sarah Jo Roark and John T. Parks of The Natural Disasters and the Fayetteville, AR based band, Backroad Anthem, who entertained the crowds with their meld of nineties country, bluegrass and classic rock. The final day of the festival was action packed. Local runners raced in the Bethany Project Melon 5K while the First Baptist church hosted a Kiwanis pancake breakfast. The parade down Main Street was a hit, with pageant winners on floats, participants on motorcycles and horseback riders tossing candy to the kids along the crowd-lined streets. Following the parade, there was a Watermelon Selfie Challenge for kids 18 and under, providing 10 clues leading to various locations across the park where participants had to take a selfie at each spot. Prizes were awarded to the winners. The afternoon consisted of the Tri-County Antique Tractor Club show, the Cave City Sharpshooters Horseshoe Pitching Tourney, a Car Show, and the Watermelon Growers Games. With all the activities going on throughout the day, festival goers worked up an appetite just in time for the Watermelon Feast that was provided free of charge, followed by a Prize Melon Auction with proceeds benefiting Arkansas Children’s Hospital in loving memory of Millie Walling. The final day’s musical entertainment featured CR114 and Garrett Duncan, as well as US congressman Rick Crawford and Northeast Arkansas favorite Triple Nickel, performing a high energy show of classic rock and country music. Also 22 Eye On Magazine
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performing that evening was Missouri native Maggie Thorn. The beautiful and talented singer/songwriter graced the stage, providing original heartfelt music with a little southern sass behind truth-speaking lyric. The festival headliner and Hot Country Music chart topper, Daryle Singletary closed out the night with a free concert that had the crowd swaying and singing along with his traditional country sound. You could literally hear the crowd cheering across town as they enjoyed Singletary’s much anticipated on stage performance. From the bounce house waterslide park to the outdoor concerts complete with food and merchandise vendors, everything took place under beautiful clear skies and warm sunshine. For locals from Cave City, to out of town, and even out of state travelers, the 38th Annual Cave City Watermelon Festival was a smash. In addition to the 3 days of fun filled festivities, over $8,000 was raised for the Arkansas Children’s Hospital in memory of Millie Walling and the event brought the community together for a family friendly event that put smiles on people’s faces, both young and old. Mark your calendars for next year’s event, as it is promised to be even bigger and better in 2018! The Cave City Watermelon Festival committee would like to thank all event attendees for coming, and their sponsors for making the weekend a success! See more photos from this year’s event on their Facebook page @ cavecitywatermelonfestival or you can visit their official website at www.cavecitywatermelonfestival.com to get a complete list of this year’s sponsors and those that made the event possible. N
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74th Annual White River Water Carnival Coming September 16th, 2017 Kyle Christopher
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) and 2017 White River Water Carnival sponsors have been working diligently to create a celebration worthy of the carnival’s 74th year. The event will take place Saturday, Sept. 16, at Riverside Park in Batesville. BACC Tourism Director Kyle Christopher said “For this year’s Water Carnival we wanted to offer something for all ages and interests to enjoy: food, activities, and live entertainment on the White River. This year’s event will feature the Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS) Arkansas State BBQ Championship, also known as Smokin’ on the White. Teams from all over the country will compete for the grand prize at Riverside Park. A food truck festival will complement the BBQ competition with a wide variety of interesting menu options. Vendor booths for various businesses, non-profits and arts/ crafts will be set up at Riverside Park as well. The River City Cruisers’ Car Show will be back this year, with an expected 100 entries. The popular Kid Zone will return with ‘Bounce House Extravaganza.’ I’m calling this the largest collection of bounce houses ever arranged in one location in the State of Arkansas. The 74th White River Water Carnival parade will make its way down Chaney Dr. at 5 p.m. Live entertainment includes folk singer, Keith Symanowtiz, from Mountain View and the talented Lockhouse Orchestra. At 7:00 P.M. we will have a free drawing for a new Bad Boy MZ mower and will end the evening with an LED performances by the hydroflight team, Aquafly.” The Water Carnival is a great opportunity for residents and visitors to experience a family friendly tradition on the White River. Visit www. whiteriverwatercarnival.com for a full schedule of events and parade entry forms. N 24 Eye On Magazine
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1.) Dr. Michael Hester, new superintendent, visits with Sulphur Rock teachers and principal, Stacey Lindsey, on the first day of school. Dr. Hester visited every classroom in the district, encouraging each student and giving them a Pioneer pencil to start their year! 2.) Sulphur Rock Hump Day Helpers, Anne Miller, Rachel Norton, Shaelyn Ellyson, Mindy Henley, and Sheree Daniel make solar glasses holders to help kindergarteners view the eclipse. All Sulphur Rock students were provided special glasses to wear to view the eclipse. 3.) Principal Stacey Lindsey discusses eye safety during the eclipse with Hump Day Helpers, Anne Miller, Rachel Norton, Shaelyn Ellyson, Mindy Henley, and Sheree Daniel. Hump Day Helpers meet every Wednesday morning to assist teachers and staff with needs throughout the school. All Sulphur Rock parents and grandparents are invited to attend. N
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On June 30th, The White River Medical Center, along with guest speaker the Honorable Mike Beebe, and numerous supporters in the community gathered to welcome the Internal Medicine Resident Class at a Matriculation Ceremony. An internal medicine residency is a three-year period of medical training and education in internal medicine for physicians who have graduated medical school. Upon completion of an accredited residency, a physician is eligible to practice medicine. The WRHS program is the only Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)- accredited internal medicine residency program in Arkansas outside of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) system. WRMC will be working closely with UAMS to develop the program in Batesville. N
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The Batesville Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Cedar Ridge Early Childhood Center on August 8 at 3549 Cord Road in Newark. Lori Goings, Director of the Early Childhood Center, Andy Ashley, Superintendent of Cedar Ridge School District and Ernie Pectol, Cedar Ridge Board President, thanked everyone for showing their support on the dream five years ago. The new facility is equipped with seven new classrooms, one transition room and can be reached at 870-201-2577. N
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9th Annual Newport Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet Julie Allen
The 9th Annual Newport Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet was Thursday, Aug. 24 at the Newport Country Club. Hosted by the Newport Special School District Charitable Foundation, the event honored the following outstanding graduates with induction into the Newport Alumni Hall of Fame. John Robert Purdy, Jr., a 1958 graduate of NHS, grew up on Walnut Street in Newport and became an Eagle Scout under the direction of Scoutmaster Ray O. Fann. Following high school, Purdy attended the University of Arkansas where he was a member of the Fabulous XI of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. In 1961, he joined his parents at Purdy’s Flower Shop, which was established by his mother in 1931. For the next 50 years, John and his wife Rosanna, expanded from the original flower business to include a large selection of gifts. In 2012, the couple sold Purdy’s, which remains the oldest single family-owned business in Jackson County. The Purdy family served the families of Jackson County for 81 years. Over the years, Purdy was active in both professional associations and community service. He was a member and past president of the Board of Directors as well as served as Chairman of Advertising and Communications of the Arkansas Florist Association. He was a member of Rotary International for over 50 years where he was a past president and a Paul Harris Fellow. He also served as a member of the Rotary Regional Selection Committee for Group Study Exchange in Northeast Arkansas. Purdy donated countless hours over the last seven years as President of the Walnut Grove Cemetery Association. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Newport, the Methodist Men and a leader of Methodist Youth Fellowship. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic, his commitment to excellence in all of his endeavors and, most importantly, as a true friend. Family, friends and the Newport community were extremely important to Mr. Purdy, and he believed that Newport was the best place in the world. Austin Grimes, MD graduated from Newport High School in 1946 and was president of his senior class. He was an Eagle Scout and junior assistant scout master under Charles Brosh at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Dr. Grimes received flight training at Newport Auxiliary Airfield during WWII, and was licensed as a pilot in 1945. He was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity at the University of Arkansas where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1950. He went on to graduate from UAMS in 1955, interned for one year at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami before joining the Air Force. Dr. Grimes graduated from Flight Surgeon School at Randolph Air Force Base, served two years active duty and returned to Jackson Memorial for three years as 30 Eye On Magazine
a resident in general surgery and orthopedic surgery. He was recalled to USAF for the Bay of Pigs affair, then returned to Little Rock to complete the fouryear residency. He practiced solo for five years before forming the Little Rock Orthopedic Clinic with two others. Dr. Grimes retired from surgery at age 65, saw patients for another five years and volunteered with St. Vincent free clinic for another three years until retiring fully at age 70. Life didn’t quite slow down after retirement for Dr. Grimes. He completed a second term on the vestry at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Little Rock, took art classes and was trained as a docent at the Arkansas Arts Center where he led tours for six years. He became a founding member of an art co-op in Little Rock after he began painting in oils. His work has been included in calendars for the Arkansas Governor’s Mansion Association and for CARTI. A highlight of recent years has been his participation in the Delta Visual Arts Show in Newport. Joseph Wayne Black, NHS Class of 1970, received a Bachelor of Science in Business from Arkansas State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Mr. Black has been an Arkansas Congressional Office Manager for U.S. Representative Blanche Lincoln, worked for the Department of Economic Development at Arkansas State University, served as a professional consultant for numerous businesses and organizations, and has worked as a local farmer. He has served on the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and many other local, state and national committees and boards, which have all resulted in invaluable worldwide travel and networking opportunities. He was a member of LeadAR (Leadership Arkansas), Phillips County Rotary Club, Masonic Lodge and PLUS (Professional Leaders United for Service) Club. He has served as Jackson County president and a former state board member of the Urban League and as a board member of Delta LISC, a non-profit provider of affordable housing in the Delta. He is retired president of Southern Bancorp Financial Partners, a non-profit for economic development and subsidiary of Southern Bancorp, which is the largest rural development bank in the country. Capital Partners helps develop economies and schools in struggling areas. In 2011, Governor Mike Beebe appointed Mr. Black to a seven-year term on the Arkansas State Board of Education. Dr. Patti J. Mullins, DDS was valedictorian of the Newport Class of 1975. She was also a member of the inaugural class of Newport Greyhound Whippets. She attended the University of Arkansas for three years and completed college at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a degree in chemistry. Following college, Dr. Mullins attended the University of Tennessee College of eyeonmag.com
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Dentistry where she graduated in 1983. She returned to Newport to practice with Dr. Mike Brown before opening her own practice where she has been for the past 34 years. Dr. Mullins has been very active in the Newport community. She has served on the boards of the United Way, Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, American Cancer Society, Jackson County Council on Tourism, Newport Hospital, ASU-Newport Patron Series and the ASU Developmental Board. She is a member of the Newport Rotary Club, where she has served as president and is a Paul Harris Fellow, as well as a member of Chapter R PEO, the Jackson County Council on Tourism and Newport First United Methodist Church. She was a member of the 8th New Vision Newport leadership development class. Dr. Mullins served four years as a PortFest Festival director in charge of the Captains Ball and remains a PortFest volunteer. Dr. Mullins created the Newport Christmas Decorating Fund approximately 13 years ago, which has resulted in an ever-growing collection of Christmas displays in and around Newport including 125 pre-lit Christmas trees, the Nutcracker exhibit at the farmers market pavilion, displays at the Jackson County Courthouse and Iron Mountain Depot, and the newest display at the new downtown veteran’s park. In addition, she provides the largest private Christmas display in the region at her home that includes a life-size nativity scene, a talking Rudolph and a virtual Santa that attracts both the young and the young at heart. The Hall of Fame was created to recognize and honor Newport alumni who have made exceptional contributions in their chosen field while exhibiting outstanding leadership, character and service to his/her community. To contact the Newport Sepcial School District Charitable Foundation, call (870) 523-3618 or email newportfoundation@yahoo. com. N
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The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Moore’s Dairy Crème recently. Moore’s Dairy Crème is at 511 W Sixth Street in Newark. Moore’s Dairy Crème has been family owned and operated for 63 years. Third generation owners, Jesse and Melissa Parker are excited about the future of Moore’s Dairy Crème. The establishment has gone through remodel inside and out and have recently added breakfast to their menu. Their hours are Monday – Thursday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 P.M. and Friday 9 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Call 870-799-3980 to order or visit their website at http://www.mooresdairycreme.com. N September 2017 31
14 graduate at UACCB PN pinning ceremony Hannah Keller Flanery
Fourteen graduates walked across the stage at the pinning ceremony for the practical nursing program July 28 at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. Several awards were given to recognize graduates for their outstanding achievements. Breanna Stubbs was the winner of the Nightingale Award. The Nightingale Award, named after Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, is awarded to the student that not only shows that he or she adheres to the standards that Nightingale set forth, but also incorporates the "heart" of nursing. This award recognizes a student who spends time with the patient who is lonely, listens to a patient’s fears and anxieties and holds the hand of the patient in need of human touch. Denise Binkley won the Academic Achievement Award. The Academic Achievement
Award is given to the student who has the overall highest GPA throughout the program. Trish Venegas, Caitlyn Pace, Madalyn Reed, and Denise Binkley were awarded the Perfect Attendance Award. Those graduating included: Denise Nichole Binkley Kendra Autum Davis Katie Dease Nicole Dutton Kelly Stone, left, and Ashley Ball, right, present Jenny Hames Breanna Stubbs with the Nightingale Award. Renee Johnson Sommer Kirker Tiffani Morss Caitlyn Pace Haley Nashae Quest Madalyn Reed Olivia Sanders Breanna Stubbs Trisha Venegas N
Ashley Ball, PN clinical coordinator, left, and Kelly Stone, right, present Denise Binkley with the Academic Achievement Award.
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Citizens Bank Business After Hours at the Batesville Aquatics Park.
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Mother, daughter team share nursing program experience at UACCB Hannah Keller Flanery
Renee and Kourtney Johnson will both have a live-in study partner to support them in their academic goals next year. The mother-daughter team will be enrolled in nursing courses at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. “I’m anxious and excited to have classes with my mom. It’s going to be a new experience. We’ll be able to work together, and we’ll have a study partner 24/7,” Kourtney said. Kourtney took classes at UACCB as a Cave City High School student through the concurrent program and graduated high school with 18 college hours under her belt. She plans to enter the generic registered nursing program at UACCB. Renee, who began working with White River Medical Center after graduation from the practical nursing program July 28, will continue her education in the RN program next year. A graduate of Sulphur Rock, Renee said she worked in factories most of her life but always wanted to work in health care. “There was nothing fulfilling about factory work for me. Every day I would go to work, do my job and go home. Now, I go to work and feel like I’ve made a difference at the end of the day,” Renee said. She said her husband influenced her decision to
return to school after he graduated from UACCB’s aviation maintenance program. When she was laid off from her job, it reinforced her decision to continue her education. As for Kourtney, she was not certain what she wanted to do after high school. “I decided on nursing because there are so many areas you can go into. I’ve always wanted to travel. I like the idea of being a traveling RN. It’s a career you can build from, and there will always be patients who need someone to care for them,” she said. Kourtney added that nursing appealed to her because serving others helps her excel. “Nursing takes a lot of compassion and combines a lot of skills into one profession. You have to have an open heart and an open mind. I’m at my best when I can help others,” she said. Renee echoed her daughter’s words. “If you don’t love people and can’t communicate with them in the hard times as well as the good, then this is not for you.” Renee said she was very proud to have her daughter following in her footsteps and to share their educational experience together. “It’s very humbling because you want to see your children succeed and to be an inspiring role model for them. For her to go through the program with me, I’m simply at a loss for words.” N
Renee and Kourtney Johnson, mother-daughter nursing team.
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Dr. Mark Chunn earned his DDS in San Antonio at the University of Texas Health Science Center. His warm way and expertise may now be found at the White River Dental Center at 259 Eagle Mtn. Blvd. in Batesville, Arkansas. Once a professional water skier, he now pours his attention and passion into his practice and his beautiful family. www. chunndds.com.
Help! Avoiding being ripped off while trying to whiten your teeth. In the 1990’s with the public’s access to the World Wide Web, the modern information age began. With the convenience of being able to look up information on any subject imaginable we suddenly could become so very well informed about any subject that we chose to investigate. That is still the case today and when you go to the internet to search for teeth whitening, you will find hundreds of articles that are sure to leave you completely frustrated. At least it does for this dentist. Historically, “in office whitening” was the only way to get your teeth whiter and it was expensive. After several years, a technique using a take home gel using custom made trays was developed that proved to be safe, effective, and much less expensive. This revolutionary technique proved hugely successful for both patients and dentists. At the beginning of the 2000’s weaker concentrations of the same whitening agents were developed and marketed directly to the public without a prescription following the FDA’s approval. Across the country, many dentists were privately in an uproar over this decision due to their belief that it would steer many potential patients away from their offices which might prevent proper care as well as affect their bottom line. As you can imagine, many dentists reported (accurately) that there was a lack of clinical trials that provided enough substantial scientific background regarding these whitening products. Despite the lack of long term clinical studies, I personally took an alternative posture regarding this subject. All of the advertising dollars that were being spent on dental whitening products only seemed to serve to create an increased desire for beautiful teeth. At least it raised everyone’s awareness. I began to see an increase in patients arriving at my office in search of a more beautiful and healthy smile. I also knew that the chemical process used in the new over-the -counter (OTC) products was a weaker version of what we were already doing in the office. The results of these OTC products would be measurable but not as significant as the in office procedure. Today a huge assortment of products are available to whiten your teeth. These products include toothpastes, rinses, floss, gum, paint on brushes, pens, whitening strips, and special lights. A trip down the toothpaste aisle will leave you dizzy trying to figure out what toothpaste to buy. There must be over 200 choices! Toothpastes that claim to have whitening properties represent more than 50% of the OTC products and
many of them do not even contain a weak solution of the chemicals responsible for whitening teeth, namely hydrogen peroxide. They are able to claim to be whitening toothpastes because they contain abrasives such as alumina, silica, and dicalcium phosphate. So there you have it. The only way that your teeth are going to get whiter is with the use of an abrasive and/or the use of hydrogen peroxide. Toothpastes generally have an abrasive of some sort to help scrub the extrinsic stains from the surface of the enamel much like you would use an abrasive cleanser on your porcelain sink. The American Dental Association (ADA) has stringent standards relating to the abrasiveness of toothpastes before they will issue their seal of approval that can be found on the box containing the tube. Not all toothpastes have gained the ADA Seal of Approval. Technically speaking, “whitening” toothpastes can claim to whiten via an abrasive alone. With regard to hydrogen peroxide, concentration means everything. OTC bottles of hydrogen peroxide that we have in our homes is a 3% solution. On the other extreme, dental offices use up to a 40% solution to whiten your teeth. High concentrations are simply too dangerous to send home with a patient. Take home gels range from 10% to 22%. OTC preparations in the form of strips or rinses are generally in the 1 -3 % range. Searching the internet for a whitening product that might work and seems to be worth risking the money is a daunting task. One company alone, Colgate Palmolive spent almost 2 Billion dollars in worldwide advertising in 2013 alone. I can only imagine the economic benefit of creating a whitening product that convinces people it will work and then exposing millions of people to it via the internet. The marketing hype can paralyze you! Marketing terms that firms have come up with include the following: “special polishing bristles”, “optic white”, “revolutionary blend that whitens inside and out”, “deeply whitens”, “white seal technology”, “activates and accelerates the peroxide”, and “coats the teeth to prevent stains from sticking”. Recently a multi-level marketing company has made a push to increase their sales of personal care items in America. One of their items is a “whitening” toothpaste that they claim doesn’t contain harmful peroxide. If you can sit through a 20 minute talk, I have elaborated on AP24 toothpaste as well as hydrogen peroxide. It can be seen on the Facebook site of White River Dental Center. N
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Hunter Education 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. Movies In The Park-Food Truck Friday September 23, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Children’s Clinic 3rd Annual Glow Ride At West Magnet Elementary Track September 22 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bring your tricycle, bicycle, wagon, stroller or other non-motorized wheels! Don’t forget your helmet. Free event however all children must have an adult with them at all times. Batesville Motor Speedway batesvillemotorspeedway.net. For more information call 870.613.1337. Friends with Food Allergies The next meeting will be held Thursday, September 14th at 6pm. A trained nutritionist will be speaking at The Kitchen Shop, located at 2485 Harrison Street in Batesville. Individuals with food allergies and their family members are invited to attend all our events and join our Facebook group. Come meet people who know exactly how you feel and what you are going through. For more information, contact Hannah Rogers at (870) 283-2343. ACT(r) Math Prep Course Sept. 2, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $30 Oct. 21, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $30 The ACT(r) math prep course is a four-hour preparatory class that investigates the strategies that enable students to achieve high scores on the math portion of the ACT(r) Exam. The presenter, Greg Fulton, is a math educator with 36 years of teaching experience, including 28 years preparing high school students for a successful ACT(r) experience. Students may register to take the class either Saturday, Sept. 2 or Oct. 21. Each class session is from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the UACCB Nursing Allied Health Building in room 926. The registration fee is $30. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call 870-612-2082 or email communityed@uaccb. edu<mailto:communityed@uaccb.edu>. Complete Beekeeping Short Course - New! Sept. 11, 18, 25, 6-9 p.m., Mondays, FREE This three-part class will cover everything a novice needs to know to begin keeping honey bees safely and successfully. New information is presented each session, building on the previous classes, so plan to attend all three. Course will be taught by Jon Zawislak, a UA Extension entomologist and Master Beekeeper, with nearly 20 years of experience working with bees. Nursing Allied Health Bldg, 902. For more information or to register, call 870-612-2082 or email communityed@uaccb.edu. Microsoft Excel Level 1 Sept. 14, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $69 36 Eye On Magazine
Rhonda Williams Byrd of Nightwing Consulting has extensive experience teaching computer applications. In Excel Level 1, participants will learn the basics of Excel. The course covers entering and formatting numbers and text, ranges, copying and moving data, basic formulas, data entry short-cuts like filling in a range, auto sum, auto complete and auto fill, relative and absolute cell references, searching Help, formatting and printing. Rhonda Williams Byrd, instructor. UACCB Main Campus Bldg, 222. For more information or to register, call 870-612-2082 or email communityed@uaccb.edu.
Microsoft Word Level 2 Sept. 21, 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. $69 In Word Level 2, participants will learn how to work with auto format, edit tables, use templates, use newsletter-style columns, apply borders and shading, insert graphics including SmartArt graphics, use Word HTML features, mail merge and more. Rhonda Byrd, instructor. UACCB Main Campus Bldg, 222. For more information or to register, call 870-612-2082 or email communityed@uaccb.edu. First Responder Course Sept. 26-Nov. 7, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 9, 5-9 p.m. $125+ First Responder is a 40-hour course designed to teach students emergency care for trauma patients, splinting techniques, bleeding control, rescue procedures, how to prepare a patient for transport and stabilization of a patient. This course is a pre-requisite to EMT Basic Training. The course fee is $125. The cost of the textbook to be purchased at the UACCB bookstore is $133 plus tax. Wesley Gay, instructor. UACCB Nursing Allied Health Bldg 926. For more information or to register, call 870-612-2082 or email communityed@uaccb.edu. Conversational Spanish for Beginners Oct. 2-Nov. 8, 5 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. $67 Business Insider magazine says, “you should learn Spanish because it’s not a foreign language anymore, it’s good for your career and it will unlock a world of travel destinations.” Instructor Tim Bennett has taught Spanish for more than 25 years to high school and adult students. Mr. Bennett said, “You just might keep your brain working better and make a new friend in the process.” This class takes a conversational approach, with group and partner activities, storytelling and short readings to ease students into the confidence needed to speak the language. The beginning-level class is appropriate for those with no previous experience or those who want to practice what they’ve learned. 12 sessions. Textbook can be purchased in the UACCB bookstore for $27.75 including tax. Mondays/Wednesdays. UACCB Row Johns Bldg, 816. For more information or to register, call 870-612-2082 or email communityed@uaccb.edu. 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. eyeonmag.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.
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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.
TNT Festival September 9, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. at the Newark Park.
Alzheimer’s Association Arkansas Chapter Caregiver Support Group The Caregiver Support Group provides opportunities for you to talk with others who really understand what you are going through. Join us every second Thursday at 6 p.m. in the WRMC Josephine Raye Rogers Women’s Center Conference Center. Contact Deanna Green at 870.307.1406 for more information.
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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 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.
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arkansascraftschool.com (ACS) offthebeatenpathstudiotour.com (OTBP) ozarka.edu mountainviewartguild.com (MVAG) ACS: Studio Opening Reception 11a.m. - 7p.m. Sept 1 / Art & Craft Days Sept 2 & 3 / Magic Mosaics with Mary Patrick Sept 8, 9, 10 / Drawing People Sept 9 & 10 / OTBP Reception at ACS & ACG 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept 15 / Women’s Creativity Retreat at Tomahawk Creek Farm with Adrian Deckbar Sept 22, 23, 24 / Mountain View Art Guild Art Sale Sept 29 & 30 / Mobile Photography with Linda Rawlings Sept 30/ 10 Weeks of Clay with David Dahlstedt Oct 5, 6, 7. OTBP: Studio Tour Sept 15, 16, 17. Caroling in the Caverns
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DEPOT DAYS! The 20th annual Depot Days music festival is set to take place September 29 – 30, 2017 on historic Front Street in downtown Newport, Arkansas. The festival is a showcase of local, regional, and national talent paying tribute to the early history of Rock and Roll.The expansion of the festival to include a Friday night Blues Show was a HIT last year. We are bringing the Blues Show back to the stage this year on Friday night at 6:00 p.m. The festival also offers food vendors, crafts, children’s activities, a BBQ contest, and free prizes given away from the stage all day on Saturday! Coolers are welcome. Admission is FREE!
Trashiest Team Cleanup The Newport Area Chamber of Commerce is currently recruiting teams to participate in the “Trashiest Team” contest during the Great Arkansas Clean-Up, the annual fall statewide litter pickup campaign promoted by Keep Arkansas Beautiful (KAB), a state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful Inc. and a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. Businesses, organizations and individuals are asked to form a four to six person team that will pick up trash on a one-mile stretch of road, ditch or lake bank. Friday, Sept. 8 or Saturday, Sept. 9. Teams will be competing for the “Trashiest Team” title and plaque. Everyone in Newport and Jackson County, Civic and service organizations, church and youth groups, school groups and clubs, scouts, individuals, families, neighborhoods, and businesses can put together cleanup teams and pitch in. Last year’s contest had more than 80 participants who collected 100 bags of trash on 10 miles of roadways, parks and lake banks throughout the Newport area. Trash pick-up will last approximately one to three hours. Teams meet at Lockwood Park at 9 a.m. on their chosen day for assignments and contest information. Arrangements can also be made to pick up items in advance. Teams are asked to bring their own supplies such as gardening gloves and sticks. Trash bags and plastic gloves will be provided for the event. Participants will receive a free t-shirt while supplies last, so register early! Entry forms are available at the Chamber office by calling 523-3618 or email director@newportarchamber.org. Deadline to enter a team is Wednesday, Sept. 6. AARP Safe Drivers Arkansas State University in Newport will hold an AARP safe driver course for drivers aged 55 and over on Friday, September 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Walton Hall, room 134 September 2017 37
on the Newport campus at 7648 Victory Boulevard in Newport. The fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. The class has a minimum attendance of 15 and caps with 30 students. To register for the class, please contact Jennifer Ballard at 870-512-7861.
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Quickbooks for Beginners September 29, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Newport Business Resource Center. Contact Latasha Robinson at 870201-1520 for more information or to register for the event.
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Manna Manna Food Pantry is located in the Newport Pentecostal Church of God at 205 Ray street in Newport. They are 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 501-473-1560 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-wintercampaign. 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
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be mounted out from the window width to create the feeling of a larger room. In a room with very high ceilings, you can create an atmosphere that is more cozy and intimate, thus less formal feeling. To give the illusion of a lowered ceiling, paint your ceiling a darker color or consider a patterned finish. This will help keep the eye focused downward. Remember that with a very high ceiling you do not want to draw the eye upward, if you are trying to create an intimate atmosphere. Wood ceilings, just like a darker paint color, create a warmer feeling space and tend to make the height feel lower. Also, extend the ceiling paint color down the wall a few feet and add molding where the color ends. As the eye moves upward, it will stop at the molding, and the ceiling will appear to begin, thus giving the illusion of a lowered ceiling and a cozier atmosphere. A predominance of horizontal lines in the architecture and design elements will cause the eye to move around the room versus up the walls. Also, skylights and beams move the eye toward the ceiling, so if your goal is an intimate space, stay away from these. If your room already has an existing beam, paint it the same color as the ceiling to minimize this feature. Dim lighting also draws the eye downward, creating a cozy atmosphere. These few simple guidelines can help you create the atmosphere you desire for your room. Most of these ideas can be implemented even on a small budget. You can also make these changes slowly one at a time, if budget is an issue. In my home, I chose curtains that barely kiss the floor in most of the rooms to create the feeling of larger windows and height. I also did not replace the crown molding when I removed a wall, so your eye does not stop at the molding. My wish for you is a home that is your haven of refuge away from the noise of our very loud world. N September 2017 41
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Adapted from Jim Lahey, Sullivan Street Bakery, New York City, NY by Mark Bittman in his column The Minimalist: The Secret of Great Bread: Let Time Do the Work. Mr. Bittman is a food writer for The New York Times, and has written a number of books including the popular How to Cook Everything. TIME: About 1½ hours plus 14-20 hours’ rising We have used this recipe several times, always with good success. When we take the bread to a potluck supper it always gets rave reviews. It makes a large round loaf with a good crust and a holey texture! It is perfect with butter or to soak up tasty au jus or sauce. It does take a little time, but is well worth the effort. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour, more for dusting ¼ teaspoon instant yeast 1¼ teaspoons salt 1 5/8 cups water Cornmeal as needed INSTRUCTIONS: 1. In a large bowl combine flour, yeast and salt. Add the water, and stir until blended; dough will be shaggy and sticky. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let dough rest at least 12 hours, preferably about 18 hours, at warm room temperature, about 70 degrees. 2. Dough is ready when its surface is dotted with bubbles. Lightly flour a work surface and place dough on it; sprinkle it with a little more flour and fold it over on itself once or twice. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let it rest about 15 minutes. 3. Using just enough flour to keep dough from sticking to work surface or to your fingers, gently and quickly shape dough into a ball. Generously coat a cotton (not terry cloth) towel with flour or cornmeal; put dough seam side down on towel and dust with more flour or cornmeal. Cover with another cotton towel and let rise for about 2 hours. When it is ready, dough will be more than double in size and will not readily spring back when poked with a finger. 4. At least a half-hour before dough is ready, heat oven to 450 degrees. Put a 6 to 8 quart covered pot (I use a cast iron Dutch oven, but it can be enamel, Pyrex or ceramic) in oven as it heats. When dough is ready, carefully remove pot from oven. Slide your hand under towel and turn dough over into pot, seam side up; it may look like a mess, but that is O.K. Shake pan once or twice if dough is unevenly distributed; it will straighten out as it bakes. Cover with lid and bake 30 minutes, then remove lid and bake another 15 to 30 minutes, until loaf is beautifully browned. Cool on a rack. 5. YIELD: One 1½ pound loaf N 42 Eye On Magazine
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Did you get the memo? Summer is over. Labor Day has come and gone. The calendar page tells us that students in new shoes are fresh scrubbed for class, football season is at its ever-hopeful start and some merchants have early displays of goblins and ghosts that signal the next celebration. Apparently the message to The Thermometer was “Return to Sender.” The calendar page has turned to September but there is stifling humidity and a return to drenching temps upwards of 90 degrees. This time of year is often a difficult one for cooks. We can be so tired of all the lighter summer meals that don’t overheat the kitchen or the constitution. Another piece of grilled chicken? Another salad? Several tips can help you transition into fall and make use of the delicious vegetables in season while still keeping an eye on the waning days of an overheated thermometer. Also, September brings Arkansas Rice Month, which is a crop with major impact in our economy and community. Rice is so versatile it can be an appetizer, a side dish, an entrée, and a dessert. Apples, pears and winter squash are some of the seasonal ingredients appearing in produce bins. The term “summer” and “winter” for squash are only based on current usage, not on actuality. “Summer” types are on the market all winter; and “winter” types are on the markets in the late summer and fall, and winter. Thus, the terms “summer” and “winter” are deceptive and confusing. This terminology was never meant to confuse - it just dates back to a time when the seasons were more crucial to man’s survival than they are now. “Good keepers” became known as winter vegetables if they would “keep” until December. Pumpkins, acorn squash, butternut and spaghetti squash as well as the more familiar zucchini and yellow squash are in abundance. Actually, every piece of the squash can be eaten, so small tender varieties can be roasted, seasoned and eaten whole. The large sometimes intimidating spaghetti squash, after oiled and baked in the oven, yields a succulent noodle-like texture meat that is an excellent vehicle for flavorings and served as an entrée or side dish. Try this for a transitional and seasonal rice dish: Garlic Parmesan Zucchini and Rice Casserole ½ cup long grain white rice
1 cup low sodium chicken broth 4 cups grated zucchini (I used about 3 medium zucchinis) ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup finely diced onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 eggs ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus an additional 2 tablespoons 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons melted butter Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a small baking dish with cooking spray and set aside (I used a dish that was 8-in x 5-in, but an 8-inch square pan will also work.) Put rice in a covered microwave safe dish. Pre-cook rice in microwave for five minutes. Set aside to partially cool. Place zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and allow to sit for about 10 minutes (this will help draw out some of the water from the zucchini). After 10 minutes, squeeze out moisture from the zucchini. In the prepared dish, combine rice, ½ cup of remaining chicken broth (if it’s a little less, that’s fine) zucchini, onion, garlic, eggs, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and cheddar cheese and mix until combined and press lightly in prepared dish. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, pour melted butter over breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Stir until completely combined. After 20 minutes, remove zucchini from the oven. Sprinkle buttered breadcrumbs over the zucchini and return the dish to the oven. Continue baking for about 5-10 more minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy. N
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Adventures in Arkansas Summer Gone
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.
Wow! Where has summer gone? I feel like it only lasted a few weeks, at most! I didn’t get to travel as much as I wanted to this summer, but did manage to take a few small trips. I’m hoping to travel more this fall… wish me luck on that!!! I had a chance to visit NWA for a briefly this summer, and was able to get a few hikes in while I was there. One of my favorite little day hikes is to Natural Falls State park on the border of Oklahoma and Arkansas. Locals call the area Dripping Springs, and it’s one of the two tallest waterfalls in this region. There is also lots of variety of plant and animal life in this area. You’ll see a nice stream at the start of the hike that leads down to a cool forest floor near the falls. Ferns and moss cover the forest floor everywhere you look. Before this area became a state park, it was privately owned and was used in the movie Where the Red Fern Grows. It’s a bit off the beaten path, and easy to miss, but once you find it, it’s worth it. The park is very relaxing, and you can access most of the trails with ease. I love waterfalls, and most hikes I go on, one is sure to be there. Natural Falls State Park kicks off the main trail with an overlook of a natural flowing waterfall. You descend the trail, and there is a nice, quiet overlook into a pool where the waterfall ends. The day I hiked it, the waterfall was flowing, but not as heavy as it will when there has been a good rain, but still very beautiful. If you’re not an avid hiker, you may want to cut the hike short here, as there are a few other trails that are a bit advanced. I continued on toward the Bear Creek trail that leads down to a 3.5 acre lake that is stocked with a catch and release fishing area. Some days the water is crystal clear, but on this particular day, it was covered in lots of pollen, but still very pretty. Now, here is where the trail can get ya… You have to climb back up about 80 ft toward the top into a camping area, and a fantastic overlook of the waterfall from a different view. The hike ends with a heavy steel bridge that overlooks the whole park. It’s totally worth the climb and sweat! Natural Falls State Park is a quaint, quiet little park, but has so much to offer. There is a $5 fee to enter the park. There is plenty of parking, plenty of picnic areas and even an RV Park. The park is just a few miles from the Illinois River, and would be a great place to camp if you plan to do anything in the area. Well, as we all know school is back in session, so watch out for school buses and kiddos near school zones. I enjoy this time of year as Autumn closes in on our state… cooler temps mean longer hikes! N 44 Eye On Magazine
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When the Combine Hits the Field Randy Chlapecka is an agronomist with Farmers Supply Association. He is retired from the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - Cooperative Extension Service where he served as a County Extension Agent for over 32 years. He is an avid ASU Red Wolves fan and has announced Newport Greyhound sporting events since 1996. He also enjoys vegetable gardening.
As I write for the September edition of Eye On magazine, everyone is anxiously awaiting the beginning of harvest to see how the yields are going to turn out. I am cautiously optimistic that we have a good crop, but you never know until the combines hit the field. With harvest getting underway, many will consider the use of a harvest aid. The primary harvest aids used are Sodium Chlorate for rice and Paraquat for soybeans. These harvest aids can make harvest easier and more efficient by drying down the green tissue on the crop itself or weeds that may be in the field. They also have the potential to negatively impact yield and quality if they are applied too early and/or if harvest is not timely. Some rice producers apply harvest aids to every acre, some apply only in specific situations, and some never apply harvest aids. Sodium Chlorate should be applied when the average moisture is below 25 percent. Milling quality reductions are potentially a problem if rice kernels get too dry, so it is important to harvest within 5 days of a Sodium Chlorate application to prevent overdrying and potential milling quality reductions. Aim is also labeled as a harvest aid for rice if morningglories are the primary reason a harvest aid is being used. The use of harvest aids in soybeans has increased as we continue to shift to more of an early soybean production system. Besides Paraquat, other products labeled include Sodium Chlorate, glyphosate, Aim, and Sharpen. The University of Arkansas recommendation is to apply Paraquat when one-half of the soybean leaves have dropped and the other one-half are yellow on determinate soybeans. For indeterminate soybeans, apply when 65 percent of the pods are brown and remaining pods are turning yellow. Louisiana research has shown that as long as the seeds within the pod have separated from the white membrane in the pod, then harvest aids can safely be applied. For more information, feel free to contact me at Farmers Supply Association by cell phone at 870-318-0739 and my e-mail address is randychlapecka@gmail.com. N
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Michelle Foshee is a wife, mother, dog lover, and Newport native who promotes Unity Health Harris Medical Center to improve the quality of health and well-being for the communities we serve through compassionate care. She is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and prior to joining Unity Health, she worked in sales and marketing in Little Rock. She challenges herself and others to be Health Centered – physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
Submitted by Hannah K. Robison Unity Health – Harris Medical Center is proud to announce two new providers at the Unity Health – Harris Medical Clinic in Newport, Ark. Natives to Jackson County, Samantha Anderson and Ashten Anderson-same last name, but no relation-are excited to join the clinic team. Each from Tuckerman, Samantha and Ashten serve as APRN’s and Hospitalists. Ashten began her career at Unity Health — Harris Medical Center in 2010 as an LPN and completed RN school in December of 2011 where she joined the Emergency Department. Ashten said, “It was at the Emergency Department that I decided to go back to school to get my master’s degree. When I graduated, I was hired to work in the clinic across from the hospital and as a hospitalist. This is where I will stay if they will keep me!” Ashten enjoys her work family and found her love for the hospital through watching her own mother serve as a nurse. “I have known some of these nurses and other staff members since I was a child. This hospital means so much to me and for that reason and I want to see it thrive,” she said. Samantha Anderson, also of Tuckerman, has worked with Unity Health — Harris Medical Center since 2010 as an RN and most recently for the past year as an APRN. Samantha said, “Working for Unity Health has allowed me the opportunity to give back to the county I grew up in. To me, this is what being a provider is all about.” Samantha learned her love for science from her former high school teacher, Rhonda Hunkapiller. “Honestly, I’ve been hooked since,” she said. In this new venture she hopes to give back to the community she cares deeply for. To learn more about Unity Health — Harris Medical Clinic, please call (870) 523-2320 at 1200 McLain St., Suite B, office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. N
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20th Annual Depot Days Festival (BIGGER & BETTER!) Henry H. Boyce
The 20th annual Depot Days music festival is set to take place September 29 – 30, 2017 on historic Front Street in downtown Newport, Arkansas. The festival is a showcase of local, regional, and national talent paying tribute to the early history of Rock and Roll. Old U.S. Highway 67, which runs through the heart of Newport and Jackson County, was the home for dozens of roadhouses and nightclubs which hosted early shows by rock pioneers in the 1950’s and 60’s. Music legends such as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, and Sonny Burgess all frequented the venues along the highway when Rock music was in its’ infancy. Festival goers from Europe, Australia, and all over the U.S. make annual pilgrimages to Front Street to catch a glimpse of living legends from the 50’s as well as younger generations of musicians who were inspired by the elders. The expansion of the festival to include a Friday night Blues Show was a HIT last year. We are bringing the Blues Show back to the stage this year on Friday night at 6:00 p.m. The festival also offers food vendors, crafts, children’s activities, a BBQ contest, and free prizes given away from the stage all day on Saturday! Coolers are welcome. Admission is FREE! For more information see our Depot Days Facebook page, our website at www.depotdays.org or contact the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce at director@newportarchamber.org or call 870-523-3618. N
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Logan’s Walk
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Logan’s right index finger still magnetically linked to the red glow, his left hand urgently shifting between outstretched and bent fingers and the water and wind beginning to tunnel around him. The incoming waves of Crescent Bay actually spilled over the dancing ring of salt water that was beginning to fill up with sand. The sand that once buried the exotic glow was parading like ants around the boy, exposing the mineral heart. Logan’s fingers increased movement grew extreme with knuckles and digit joints threatening to bend in ways not built into their design. His face began trembling as if in seizure, mouth still open and irises just barely visible below his upper eye lids. The top edge of the wet sandy ring pulling up around Logan looked like an equalizer setting; a sound wave frequency. Logan didn’t see any of this, his every sense was lost to his overloaded brain which was currently being educated in a series of symbols, a language he didn’t understand two minutes ago but had since learned to read. It was a flashing series of exotic sentences explaining animals, how they worked, organically speaking; animals of the earth and not of the earth. The view from fifty feet above Logan would have been an interesting one in that moment as every species (within reach) of crab, starfish, octopus, squid, jelly and fish appeared to be drawn to the boy’s gravity as well. One of eighty-four eels circling around him closed in on his finger, the one connecting him to the foriegn object. That object which first appeared to be a red plastic button lit up from
below, now half unburied, appeared to be a red plastic motorcycle fuel tank. Its curves so perfectly rounding down into the wet sand glowing all the more for being less covered. What couldn’t be seen was the four hand holds just under the curve and the seat that curved back under, all of which was still buried, but the light began pulsing ever brighter with each beat. The eel too curious to hold back like the rest of the minerals and sea life, nosed the connection of human to foriegn matter and immediately began straightening and curling with the pulsing light. Logan’s finger began to shake as his hand slowly unfolded and slid toward a buried handle. His left hand reached for the far left handle simultaniously, stabbing into the sand and feeling for the red bar with the hollowed out digit space below. Logan’s head arched further skyward as his hands reached ever forward. At a one hundred yard crescent around the phenomenon rose the dark heads of otters and seals and fourteen shark fins swarmed the cresent back and forth, none willing to get any closer to the strange force. There were gulls and other creatures of the air circling as well. As the pulsing light grew brighter, the red glossy object began to hum. Logan’s hands found the first and third handle at the same time and as he pulled up, the object’s rear pushed down forcing the front up, breaking free of the suction of wet sand and pulling Logan above the surface of the water as his legs were separated by the curve of seat... to be continued N
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Smith’s Verdict **** Witness
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.
“Witness” could be considered a crime thriller, as some would recall it to be, but you’d only be sort-of right. Aside from being a thriller, it’s also a love story and a fish-out-ofwater tale featuring the clash of cultures. Strangely enough, all of these elements come together not merely in a capable way, but in a masterful way. “Witness” is everything it needs to be—sometimes sweet, sometimes tense, and always gripping. Add it to the great direction by Peter Weir, an intelligent screenplay by Earl W. Wallace William Kelley, and great performances from actors including Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis, and “Witness” is a great triumph. This was Harrison Ford’s first opportunity to try something different in his acting career, in a time when he was free from his Han Solo image but still stuck to his Indiana Jones character. With his great performance in “Witness,” Ford was able to prove to people that he was more than just an action/adventure icon, and that he was a legitimate capable actor that can play drama convincingly. In “Witness,” he plays Detective John Book, who is called upon to investigate the murder of a police officer. He has one witness—an eight-year-old Amish boy, Samuel Lapp (Lukas Haas). Samuel and his mother Rachel (Kelly McGillis) were waiting in a Philadelphia train station for a train to take them to Baltimore, as Samuel witnesses the murder while hiding in one of the bathroom stalls. He was able to make out one of the two killers. And so, Book keeps Samuel and Rachel in the city for a while so Samuel can help him out. At this point, it would seem like a simple homicide with different cultures. We see some early scenes that feature a bit of lifestyle for Rachel and Samuel in their Amish community, and then once they come into the mainland and this unexpected event occurs, they get a sense of modern police work as well as other cultural aspects, such as hot dogs, which Samuel enjoys. But “Witness” doesn’t keep it that simple. It only gets more complicated once Book discovers that it was a cop that was involved in the crime, and that changes things. Book tells his superior, Chief Schaffer (Josef Sommer), what he knows, only to find that he too is involved, thus putting Book, the kid, and his mother in danger. Book has no choice but to give up on the case and take Samuel and Rachel back home and go into hiding with nowhere else to go. Back at the Amish community, while Book recovers from a bullet wound brought on by a fiery encounter, Rachel lets the locals believe that Book is a cousin. Book is planning his next move, and in the meantime, helps out around the farm, doing chores and eventually helping to build a new barn. All while this is happening though, Book falls in love with Rachel and the feeling may be mutual; Schaffer is
searching for answers as to where Book is so he can silence him and even the kid and mother if need be; and Book has to make an important choice to either stay with the Amish community where he finds himself actually fitting in or back to where he’s more accustomed in the world of modern convenience. There is one person that he would stay for, and that is Rachel. This story has so many levels to it that I wonder if Alfred Hitchcock could have hooked us in further. In some ways, “Witness” could be considered a Hitchcockian exercise, if you will, Hitchcock always loved to play his audience like a piano, and so director Peter Weir follows the same way and gives us a story that has so many things with it and yet is consistent in its structure and execution. His approach is quite unique in the way that “Witness” is not mainly about the crime aspects, as you’d expect it to be. It’s mainly about a man struggling and adapting to a new lifestyle. It’s not played for comedy; it’s played as straight drama to establish characters, relationships, and routines. And it states positions in clashing cultures with symbolism, such as Book’s gun, and moments of clarity and revelation. The defining moments come after Book has been more or less accepted into the Amish community, and then encounters a topless Rachel who then offers herself to him. In this dialogue-free scene, Book declines, feeling embarrassed and uneasy. He later explains that if he and Rachel had made love that night, that he would have to stay or she would have to leave. She may be ready to risk a relationship, but Book isn’t so sure. What makes this romance interesting is that while they exchange friendly glances, which lead to good moments with each other and even a kiss, they may not have a future together. The real world would only get in the way. It’s a great example of tragic romance. Another defining moment is when Book comes into town for a while and encounters some rowdy thugs who mock his clothing. He strikes back by punching one of them out, something that goes against the Amish culture. And then later, when the thriller aspects finally returns to the story in the inevitable climax, they amount to something because of everything that has been built up before. Book is forced to act in defense of the pacifistic Amish against the corrupt cop-killers. It’s not your standard action climax—it’s about something. There’s something to fight for and a reason for being. (And there’s also a clever use of a grain bin as a death machine.) Harrison Ford is great and convincing as John Book, playing it straight and credible. But he’s not the only actor to earn praise in “Witness.” Kelly McGillis, as Rachel, is equally excellent. I heard that she took lessons in acting like an Amish widow, by experiencing life with the Amish and also trying to get her character’s speech just right. It all pays off. McGillis’ performance is note-perfect and feels very authentic. Also having their preparations paid off for the Amish roles are Jan Rubes as Rachel’s concerned father and Lukas Haas as Samuel the titular “witness.” And by the way, I should point out that “Witness” shouldn’t be considered an insult to the Amish community. Witness Review continued on page 56
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The movie never shows them in a negative way; they show them in a believable way. And I should also give credit to all the actors playing the Amish side characters for doing convincing work. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d probably think that some Amish folks were brought along to become extras, but actually, no Amish appeared in the film because they believed that being photographed diminishes them. (Reportedly, however, the filmmaking process intrigued them.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Witnessâ&#x20AC;? gives us a murder to hook us into the story and then lets loose with the love story and the fish-out-ofwater tale. It has many great moments, including the ones I described and also the murder sequence that brings the plot into motion is suspenseful on its own (as Samuel must avoid being seen by the killers). The acting is great, the story continues to invest as it goes along, and the result is a satisfying, terrific film. N
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When the Small Things Add Up, They Make a Big Difference 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.
Over the last several years, you’ve undoubtedly heard me refer to ASUN’s Strategic Plan – “Rebuilding the American Dream” – which maps the college’s priorities over the next five years. Since 2014, the institution has focused its efforts on these strategic initiatives. We have made great strides in bringing our ideas to fruition, as evidenced by our strong enrollment, growing graduation rates, and the increasing influence of our graduates in the community. In sum, our numbers look good. But in the excitement of our success, we cannot forget to consider the individual pieces that are the driving force behind our Strategic Plan. We must remember that it is not the numbers dictating our success, but vice versa. And the most important drivers on that path to success are our people. The ASU-Newport family prides itself on placing its students’ needs at the forefront, and our institution abounds with examples that prove this commitment. A perfect example is Institutional Services Assistant Clara Smart. Clara engages daily with students offering encouragement, concern and advice. Often they share with her the stresses of their daily lives. In fact, when several students expressed anxiety over the nursing program final exam, Clara took action. She spent her lunch break searching for eleven four-leaf clovers to place on each student’s desk in the exam room. When she realized that there were thirteen desks, Clara rushed to find two more four-leaf clovers so that every student would have a little bit of good luck waiting for them. As a result of Clara’s kind gesture, each of the students went into the test with the added confidence of knowing that there was someone cheering them on from the sidelines. Clara is keenly aware that surrounding our students with gestures of goodwill contributes to their success. She even keeps a few dollars’ worth of coins in her pockets since the vending machine in the building accepts exact change only. Clara hates to think of students being deprived of a quick snack or beverage when they are on campus all day. Her compassion for our students is inspirational. It reminds all of us to be attuned to the journeys of others, and that in helping, even in a seemingly small way, we encourage broader acts of kindness. Similarly devoted to the students is Assistant Professor of Speech and Theater, Bruce Smock. Mr. Smock, a twenty-one-year veteran of ASU-Newport, fostered and completed his dream of writing a studentcentered textbook, “Smock’s 12 Paradigms of Oral Communications,” with the added bonus of donating
all proceeds to the Student Emergency Fund. This fund assists students with one-time needs that might cause financial hardships and interfere with their collegiate progress. Through hard work, vision, and tenacity, Smock saw his book become reality and has proudly supported this fund which has assisted and will continue to assist numerous deserving ASU-Newport students. The final example I want to share is that of John and Brenda Casteel. Although not members of the faculty or staff, Mr. and Mrs. Casteel (an alumna of ASUN) have played an instrumental role in student success through the endowment of a scholarship which bears her name. Since the scholarship’s inception, the Casteels’ forethought and generosity has funded scholarships for six worthy students – allowing them to attend ASU-Newport when they might not otherwise have been able to afford it. The Casteels have taken their commitment to the University further by allowing students to place temporary housing on the property adjacent to their business – Casteel Insurance – with a flexible payment schedule. John and Brenda believe that when students know their monthly rent isn’t going to be an issue, it frees their minds to more clearly focus on academics. These are just a few examples in a pool of hundreds of staff, faculty, and community members who make ASUNewport what it is, and who have been instrumental in the success of our Strategic Plan. Each day ASU-Newport staff, faculty, and supporters go the extra mile to ensure that our students not only receive the best education possible, but also experience – on a regular basis – the care and concern that our institution and its stakeholders have for them. We all place strong emphasis on scholarship opportunities, active internship and mentoring programs, and positive student advocacy; but we are constantly reminded that something as small as a four-leaf clover can make just as big of a difference in the daily life of an ASUN student. I am confident that over the next two-and-a half years we will accomplish what we have outlined in our five-year plan. But I also know that in order to continue on this path of success, we must walk the walk on a daily basis – one small step at a time. Perhaps motivational author Steve Maraboli states it best when he declares, “With one kind gesture you can change a life. One person at a time you can change the world. One day at a time we can change everything.” N September 2017 57
White River Water Carnival Mascot Comes to Life Kyle Christopher
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) is proud to introduce the new mascot of the White River Water Carnival, Wally the Water Monster. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The image of Wally has been used by the Water Carnival for marketing purposes for the past several years. He was created by a focus group of area school children and is a reflection of what they thought the White River water monster would look like. We are so excited to bring those ideas to life now with our new mascot costume,â&#x20AC;? said Tourism Director Kyle Christopher. The costume was made possible by the donors of the Friends of the Water Carnival fundraising effort and carnival sponsor Westrock Orthodontics. Wally will make various appearances at area schools and businesses leading up to the 74th White River Water Carnival on September 16, 2017. N
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