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In This Issue
17/ Book Review
Chances Are by Richard Russo
3/ Editor’s Note The Turn
6/ Good Night, Sleep Tight 8/ Unity Health Harris
CommUnity Coat Drive Women’s Health Dr. Jabez Jackson Retirement
9/ Things To Do 10/ Cherri Design
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Medical Residency - Idea to Reality
21/ In The Field with Randy Wheat
22/ Thyme Enough
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Spec Home: Is It Right for Your Family
11/ Trending @ ASUN
Connecting to the ASUN Campus & Community
12/ Seniors, Can We Talk? Dental Health
14/ Local Faces Kennadi and Ethan Pretty ELEVEN YEARS STRONG
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Good Night, Sleep Tight Kimberlee Thomas
You finished that little saying, didn’t you! We’ve all heard it since we were small children. If you are lucky that is as close to a bedbug as you’ve ever been or ever will be. Some of you reading this however may be much closer than you ever thought possible! I sat down recently with Waymon Long, owner of Eagle Pest, and we discussed these unwelcome “hitch hikers”. Since I had never before seen a bedbug, Waymon was happy to oblige me with a few images which I’ve shared here. After viewing the little creature I had lots of questions, which he answered fully for me. Now, I will share with you what I learned. Adult bedbugs are small and oval, about the size of an apple seed. They are brownish in color and live on the blood of animals and humans. After feeding their bodies swell up and become a reddish color. They do not fly, thank goodness, but they do scurry very quickly across floors, walls and ceilings. Their favorite place to hang out? You guessed it, your bed! You may be thinking to yourself, “But, my house is spotless. I’m a clean person. I would never have bedbugs!” Wrong I tell you, wrong! Because bedbugs live solely on blood, having them in your home is not a sign of dirtiness. Bedbugs can be found in the most immaculate homes and hotel rooms not just filthy ones. I hear you, “What? Are you kidding me right now?” Nope. Those
little blood suckers will crawl right into your suitcase or onto those clothes you tossed on the floor as you hurried out the door of your hotel to enjoy the pool! They may even accompany you home from a relative’s where you stayed for the holidays or just an afternoon visit. Waymon had a few handy tips on how to avoid picking up these nasty little hitchhikers while on vacation. Upon arriving at the hotel don’t set anything on the floor and don’t put your clothes in the drawers. If there is a suitcase stand available, use it. If not, place your suitcase in the bathtub. You can inspect the bed by looking along the edges of the mattress where they like to hide. They also like to hangout behind the headboard or in other nearby crevices. Should you spot any, alert the management and request to be moved as far away from that room as possible. Of course, the same rules apply in the new room. Should you find more, well then it is time for new accommodations. Hotels are not the only place you can pick up this unwanted guest. Bedbugs may arrive undetected in your home through new or used clothing, used couches and beds, second-hand linens and other items. Bedbugs can travel home with your college student, inside your child’s backpack; they basically can be picked up about anywhere. That is why it is important to know what to look for and to take precautions when you can. Waymon suggested keeping a roll of garbage bags in your car to place those second-hand finds in until you can get them home and launder them; in hot water and on high heat.
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He further suggests taping the bag shut to prevent any of these pesky hitchhikers from escaping into your car. Bedbugs are tiny enough to fit in a space about the width of a credit card. Why all the fuss? Well, the female bedbug may lay hundreds of eggs over her lifetime. These eggs are no bigger than a speck of dust. In favorable conditions bedbugs can develop fully in as little as a month and produce three or more generations in twelve months’ time. They do not have a nest like bees or ants, but tend to live in groups once they find a suitable hiding place. Again, their favorite place is the mattress and box springs as they like to be close to their meal source. Left untreated, however, they will scatter throughout the room and may even spread to nearby rooms or adjoining apartments. Bedbugs are mainly active at night, biting while you are sleeping. Much like a mosquito they will feed until they become engorged. Then they simply crawl away unnoticed by their sleeping host. Most bedbug bites are painless at first, but later turn into itchy welts. Unlike flea bites that are mainly around the ankles, bedbug bites are on any area of skin exposed while sleeping. It is common to mistake a bedbug bite for a mosquito bite as they often will raise a welt and most always itch. Some people develop a more severe reaction to the bite and end up seeking medical treatment for infection from over scratching. A few signs to look for if you think you might have bedbugs are waking up with itchy areas you didn’t have when you went to sleep, particularly if you just got a used bed. Other signs include: Blood stains on your sheets or pillowcases, rusty looking spots of bedbug excrement on sheets and mattresses and walls, Bedbug egg shells or shed skins in areas where they like to hide. Bedbugs also put off an offensive musty odor from their scent glands. If you suspect an infestation, remove all bedding and check it carefully for signs of the bedbugs. Check the area around your bed, inside any books on the nightstand, the edge of the carpet and your closet, because bedbugs can attach to clothing. If you suspect you may have bedbugs….
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stop and call an exterminator. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT attempt to treat a bedbug infestation yourself. Waymon was very, very clear on this point. When I asked why, he explained how very difficult these intruders are to kill. It takes extreme heat and a very methodic and detailed approach to eradicate this hitchhiker. Self-treating can lead to a myriad of problems by driving them into the walls of your home where they are almost impossible to reach. WebMD Medical Reference states, “Generally it is safest and most effective to hire an experienced pest control professional for bedbug extermination.” Should you find yourself in need of a professional exterminator, Waymon and his staff at Eagle Pest will be happy to visit with you. They are masters at eradicating the bedbug population and will be happy to rid your home of these unwanted guests. They bring a level of professionalism and knowledge second to none. You may reach your local Eagle Pest representative by calling 870.307.0582. Good Night, Sleep Tight and…..well you know the rest. N he
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Unity Health Harris CommUnity Coat Drive 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.
Every year, community coat drives across the nation play an important role in making sure everyone has access to warm coats and clothing during the colder months. Medical professionals report that a simple two degree drop in body temperature can result in a reduced heart rate, loss of coordination, and confusion often making it difficult for children to learn. For most, a warm coat is all they need. This year, Unity Health Newport Auxiliary will again host a fall Coats for Kids drive for the children of Jackson County. Coat collection will begin in September and run
through October 15, 2021. Donations of new or gently used coats will be accepted and can be dropped off at several locations throughout the community including: First Unity Methodist Church, Frist Baptist Church, Holden Avenue Church of Christ, Newport Chamber of Commerce, Jackson County Court House and Unity Health Newport. Distribution of the coats will be free to those in need at the Newport High School Cafeteria on Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 10a.m. until noon. “We are so excited about this opportunity to serve our local children,” says Vickie Smith, Unity Health Newport Auxiliary President. “As hospital volunteers, we are most often inside the walls of our facility. We feel this is one way we can reach outside our hospital and contribute to the overall wellbeing of our community.” For more information regarding the coat drive dates, drop-off locations, or distribution date please call 870.512.3030 or visit our Facebook page Unity Health Newport. N
Women’s Health Women’s healthcare needs change throughout their-lives from adolescence to pregnancy, menopause and beyond. At Unity Health, our team of obstetriciangynecologist (OB-GYNs) provide expert care at every age and stage. With October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, which can be found in both men and women but more common in women, this is a good time to discuss overall women’s health. Whether you have a specific gynecological condition or need to schedule a well-woman exam, we can help. Our team provides a personal level of care that is highly supportive. Some of the most common services we offer are well-woman exams, in-office procedures, birth control, mammography, and maternity services. Preventative care is an essential part of staying healthy at any age. A routine checkup, or gynecological visit, may
include several important healthcare services including: a general physical exam, a pelvic exam, screening for cervical cancer, a clinical breast exam to check for breast cancer symptoms, and stay-well advice. Your OB-GYN can discuss any topic with you, including sexual health, mental health, domestic violence and abnormal periods. Women’s healthcare services are for women of all ages. In fact, the American Academy of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that girls have their first gynecological visit between the ages of 13 and 15. Karen Jones, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., Omar Aziz, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., and Hannah Hare White, APRN are all here and ready to assist you with your healthcare needs. To schedule an appointment for yourself or your daughter contact Unity Health | Newport OB/GYN Clinic located at 1201 McLain Street in Newport at 870.523.3289. N
Dr. Jabez Jackson Retirement After 47 years of practice, Dr. Jabez Jackson, Jr. M.D., F.A.C.O.G. has decided to retire. “I have enjoyed my 47 years of caring for my patients, being part of this community, and being part of Unity Health and Harris Hospital,” says Jackson. He is well-known as a dedicated and accomplished physician, as well as, an involved community member. Dr. Jackson has dedicated his life to service from serving in the United States Army in Vietnam, to our community and his patients. Dr. Jackson is a 1959 graduate of Newport High School, after high school he attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. He then attended medical school at University of Arkansas School of Medicine in Little Rock followed by an internship at John Gaston Hospital in Memphis, TN and residency at the City of
Memphis Hospital. He is a member of the Jackson County Medical Society, Arkansas Medical Society, and diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Jackson has a long list of accomplishments and has led an interesting life from serving in the Army to delivering more than 10,000 babies throughout his career. He has provided a lifetime of service to our community and we wish him the very best in his retirement. His partners, Karen Jones, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. and Omar Aziz, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. will continue to practice, and you may contact either of them to continue your patient care. Hannah White, APRN will also be available to provide medical services to you and your families. You can schedule by calling 870.523.3289. N
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Spec Home: Is It Right for Your Family Cherri Rodgers has a B.S. In Interior Design from UCA. She is active in several local ministries & community projects. Most of all, she values time with her family and grandson. Cherri's Interior Design is available for both residential & commercial design or decorating needs. Cherri owns The Kitchen Shop at 610 Saint Louis Street in Batesville for all your kitchen needs.
Last article, we discussed the advantages and disadvantages of building a custom home. So of course this month, we are looking at the advantages and some disadvantages of purchasing a spec (speculation) house. A spec home is basically a house built without a particular buyer in mind and designed to appeal to as many potential buyers as possible within a target market. Also, many times a developer hires a contractor to build a spec house as a model in a new development being established. This usually results in lots selling at a lower price and buyers being able to choose their own building site. A great advantage to purchasing a spec home is that they are move-in ready, so there is no waiting on your new home. Spec homes offer almost immediate availability, eliminating the long wait tied to new construction. Most of the time, you can walk through the home, purchase the home and move in just a few weeks later. These homes are typically at an overall lower price point and offer a simpler contract versus a custom-built home. Another benefit is that you reap from the experience of the builder who builds according to what is popular among past buyers. This
cost saving approach ensures your new home has all the necessities without unnecessary expenses and offers many amenities as well. Typically, spec homes are energy efficient with energy efficient appliances as well. Today’s new cutting-edge appliances with all the bells and whistles, as well as other expensive options, are quite enticing, but not cost effective and typically increase energy bills. In the long run, you will probably appreciate the energy savings more than bells and whistles. These homes are built with contractor/builder grade materials, so they are not as costly as a custom-built home. When you walk through and inspect a spec home, you can open every drawer, close every door and check out every appliance, before you decide to purchase. This is a great advantage over a custom-built home. Since these homes are built in a less expensive manner, they often offer some upper bracket options. For example, the entryway may have a marble floor, but wire shelves are used in closets and the pantry to offset this added expense. Another option may be decorative finishes throughout the home, such as decorative moldings, but inexpensive lighting and plumbing fixtures are used throughout the home to balance out the costs. In conclusion, spec homes are an ideal option for homebuyers who want new construction home with more affordable price points, immediate availability and new amenities. Spec homes offer a comfortable, immediate home that is also a sound investment. Just always remember to take the time to enjoy the search for the new home for you and your family! N BEF ORE
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Connecting to the ASUN Campus & Community Stay connected with Arkansas State University-Newport. Every Monday from 1:00pm-1:30pm, the ASUN Division for Leadership and Community Engagement hosts a virtual event called Campus Connections. While many faculty and staff members participate, ASUNewport invites community members to join and learn more about what ASU-Newport has to offer. Hear from those behind the mission of ASUN along with community leaders. Campus Connections is a great way for anyone to stay connected to the community and the community’s community college. Email Dr. Veronica Manning at veronica_manning@asun. edu for the link to join every Monday at 1 p.m. Below are the upcoming guests and topics. Dates & Invited Guests: October 4 – Marcus Woodson: ASUN’S ADWORC Program. Marcus Woodson, ADWORC Case Manager, will connect us to the program that prepares those who have been incarcerated, dislocated from work, or in poverty to join the workforce. October 11 – Arkansas Community Colleges Virtual Conference (no meeting). October 18 – Amy Plaster: ASUN’S Criminal Justice Program. Amy Plaster, Assistant Professor of Criminology, will connect us to the programs and opportunities students
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have in criminal justice, crime scene investigation, and law enforcement administration. October 25 – Kristen Smith: Philanthropy at Work – Jackson County Humane Society. Kristen Smith, ASUN Chancellor’s Chief of Staff, will connect us to her work in the community at the Humane Society and share ways to get involved. November 1 – Sheridan Chadwell: Philanthropy at Work – the Harris Foundation. Sheridan Chadwell will connect us to the Harris Foundation and their dedication to building resources for a positive change in the community and share ways to get involved. November 8 – Dean Joe Campbell: A Taste of Jackson County Folklore. Back by popular demand.....Dean Joe Campbell, Dean for General Education, will share the tall tales and quirky facts of Jackson County’s history. November 15 – Betsy Walker and Phi Theta Kappa. Betsy Walker, PTK advisor, will connect us to the International Honor Society and the opportunities it provides ASUN students for individual growth and development in leadership and service. November 22 – Fall Break (no meeting). November 29 - Cheryl Cross: Providing Pathways for Parents. Cheryl Cross, Director of Career Pathways Initiative, will connect us to the program that helps ASUN student parents with funds for transportation, childcare, textbooks, and preparation for the workforce. December 6 – Beginning of Finals Week – Winter Break from Campus Connections. N
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Seniors, Can We Talk? Dental Health
Caroline Beauchamp is a local insurance agent for M & P Insurance & Investment Services. She offers personalized life and health insurance solutions and is known for her widelypublished informational column, ‘Caroline, Can We Talk?’.
“Dental insurance” is the going thing. I told Ruth several have called this month about dental insurance, and each had their own situation. We’ve always heard how important it is to have good oral health habits beginning as a child. Yes, brushing, flossing and regular cleanings are critical, but it does not always prevent dental issues as we get older. Someone told me they thought our teeth were not meant to last as long as our bodies! While good oral health can be based on our choices, there are things we’re told to do. Reduce sugar consumption – really? Reduce or eliminate acidic foods like citrus foods (some of my favorites), tomato products, coffee, and alcohol. Drink water to remove these from our teeth. Even if we do all the things we’re told and don’t do the things we’re told not to do, we can still have teeth issues. Don’t you know people who just have good teeth? And don’t you know others who just have bad teeth? A customer called in a panic. In May she and her husband enrolled in a dental plan with $1000 benefits each. They have both already used all their benefits. Her
husband needs another root canal, and she needs several crowns soon– pricey stuff. She wanted to know if there was a plan they could get with more benefits. We were able to enroll them in a plan with $1500 benefits. This gave them $500 more benefits. She and her dentist are now working to schedule her procedures to be able to maximize her dental plan. Another customer called who had already enrolled in a dental plan with $1500 benefit. During a recent visit, her dentist told her she needs to prepare to have lots of work done in the next 12 months. Her situation is different because she can plan over the next 12 months. After looking at options, she enrolled in a second (and additional) dental policy. Once she uses all the benefits in her existing policy, the new/second policy will start providing benefits. She will have a combined total of $3000 benefits a year. It sounds like she’ll need and use all of that. After telling me how pleased she was with her policies, she said she was not looking forward to the discomfort/pain - she has a small mouth, and her dentist has large hands! Oh, my - not a good combination! A loyal reader called and told me he is retiring. He will lose his dental insurance and needs to find another plan. Since he is losing dental insurance, he may qualify to have the waiting period on minor and major services waived. A waiting period is something important to talk about when you’re enrolling in a dental plan – how long is it, what benefits does it apply to; get details to avoid surprises. Smile! Are you happy with your smile? What are your concerns? Call 501-868-6650 and say “Caroline, can we talk?” N
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Local Faces Leadership Batesville Visits Capitol Chris Hill The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Batesville class visited the Capitol recently to learn more about state government and state-wide organizations. Ozark Mountain Poultry sponsored the Introduction to State Government session. “Introducing the Leadership Batesville class to our elected officials at the state level and state-wide partners is a valuable experience for the leaders of our community,” said Crystal Johnson, CEO of the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce. Participants started their day in Little Rock with a Capitol tour led by State Representative Stu Smith. The next stop was to the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce. Participants visited with Kenny Hall, Executive Vice President and Chief Lobbyist. Lastly, participants met with James Sturch, Arkansas State Senator and High School Social Studies Teacher. “Having the opportunity to hear from our local elected officials was a real treat! We have wonderful people representing our community at the Capitol, and I, for one, am thankful to see those who come from an education background using their platform to improve schools across the state.” said Megan Renihan, Batesville School District Communications Coordinator. N
Ward Sees Evolution of Healthcare in 50-year Career Hannah Keller Flanery On average, employees work for the same employer for four years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Betty Ward surpassed that average long ago. Staff members at Stone County Medical Center (SCMC) recently recognized her for 50 years of service to the hospital. Ward is the first employee in the hospital’s history to achieve this milestone. Ward belongs to a group of unsung heroes in healthcare ensuring that patient accounts are handled accurately. During her time at the hospital, she’s done everything from billing and filing insurance claims to helping deep clean and tending to flower beds. Throughout her career, she has witnessed technological evolutions and growth in the healthcare industry. Ward is a native of the rural community of Fifty-Six, Ark. where she learned a solid work ethic from her parents. Ward worked alongside her mother in a general goods and feed store while her father logged timber. She graduated from high school in 1959, and her brother offered to buy her a car if she attended college. However, Ward was ready for the workforce. Shortly after high school, she married her husband, Paul. The couple have two children, a son, Terry, and daughter, Kristy. Ward’s career began in the business office of the Mountain View General Hospital which would later become Stone County Medical Center. Ward’s aunt and uncle, John and Rena Harkleroad, were part of the group that created the hospital. “They started the Old Allen Hospital on Harrison Street in Batesville,” Ward said. “When it sold, they helped create the hospital here.” Ward recalled the community support to establish the hospital. Numerous fundraisers were held, and residents and business leaders donated to the cause. Ward began working in the hospital’s business office in the mid-60’s when Medicare came into effect. She handled
patient accounts and billing while her aunt managed payroll. All paperwork was completed by hand. “We made our bills out by hand on scrap pieces of paper,” Ward said. “If it was slow, we would deep clean. We washed the walls and base boards.” Ward also filed insurance claims; however, that was a task she had to earn. “John wouldn’t let me do insurances at first,” she said. “I watched him so much though that I thought, ‘I can do one of these.’ One day, I did one before he came in and laid it on his desk. When he saw it, he asked what I had done. I asked him if it was right. He looked at it and then folded it up and told me where to address it.” When Stan Townsend purchased the hospital, Ward said business processes were upgraded. “He bought an IBM computer that took up half the room. It helped with payroll, but we still had to type in our labs and X-rays. At that time, we were still doing our bills and patient accounts by hand.” In addition to the evolution of technology, Ward witnessed historical events while working for the hospital. She had just left 2600 A Doyle St., Newport 870-512-9548 Delicious Coffee Served Hot / Iced / Blended Our Bakery Case is always full of tempting Muffins, cookies, cupcakes and other scrummy treats. Ask us about our corporate, bulk and wholesale options!
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the Mountain View community. Of the events she has witnessed over the years, Ward said nothing compares to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’ve never seen anything like this in my lifetime, and that’s saying something. I wish we could get it cleared up, and things could get back to normal,” she said. Ward said her love of her work and the people she works with are what have kept her in her career for 50 years. “It really doesn’t seem like I’ve been here 50 years,” she said. “I enjoy my work. I’ve always been ready to get up and go to work. I love the people. We are like a family. I had great support from people at the hospital when I lost two brothers seven months apart. They were there for me when my husband had a stroke and
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Richard Russo entered a new world with his most recent novel, “Chances Are” (Knopf 2019). Russo’s usual world has been small towns in upstate New York (as in “Nobody’s Fool” and “Somebody’s Fool” and “Bridge of Sighs”) or New England (like his Pulitzer-winning “Empire Falls”). His new world in “Chances Are” is Martha’s Vineyard, the resort island just off the Massachusetts coast. Russo’s usual characters are middle-aged, working-class men doing their best in the hard times their rust-belt settings bring them. One is a handyman/builder, another runs a café, another is a milkman. His new characters are three college-educated 65-year-olds who’ve returned for one last visit to Martha’s Vineyard, where they sometimes retreated in their college days and where they held their last gathering just after graduation 44 years ago. And Russo’s plots, other than in his academic satire “Straight Man,” have dealt with the everyday struggles of human life. His plot in “Chances Are” involves a “gone-girl” mystery. It seems that the three guys, who’d been roommates and worked together in the kitchen and dining room of the Theta sorority house at their elite college, had always hung out with one of the Theta gals named Jacy. Lincoln, Teddy, and Mickey all loved Jacy, but they always treated her as a pal, never making romantic moves on her. Jacy, though engaged to an upper crust law student, joined them in that last post-graduation visit to the island. But then she disappeared, without a word to any of her college pals, her sorority sisters, her fiancé,
Did she board the ferry to the mainland? The ticket lady said she may have but wasn’t sure. The guys took the ferry to the mainland together and went their separate ways. Did one of them rendezvous with Jacy? The local cops say Jacy turns up nowhere online. Does that mean she’s dead? Or did she assume a new identity to escape her rich but abusive parents and her unwanted fiancé? By the time Russo brings readers to the end, he has answered all questions and has introduced a new character that opens up the future. “Chances Are,” in short, is an engaging and satisfying whodunit. N
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or her parents—at least as far as anyone’s saying. So did one or even all of those college guys do her in 44 years ago? Or did the loutish youth living next door kill her? He’d pawed at her the day before until Mickey stopped him with a blow to the jaw. He still lives next door and is still a lout. Clues and answers develop regularly. Chapters bear the names of the guys, switching back and forth among them and moving from their memories to their present-day words and actions. Lincoln, who’s married with six kids and many grandkids and runs a commercial real estate business in Las Vegas, was perhaps the leastfavored by Jacy. Did he get her aside, assault, and then kill her out of lust and envy? Teddy, the unmarried editor of a small university press, was and still is the quietest, most withdrawn of the three. He has always had psychological/neurological episodes. Did he kill Jacy during such an episode and perhaps not even remember doing so? Mickey, a twice-divorced musician, was and is the group’s highly explosive muscle man. The burly son of a union construction worker, he seemed to be Jacy’s favorite back in the day. Did he decide to make a move, get rejected, and explode in sexual violence and murder? Or how about the lout next door? Did he decide to finish what Mickey’s fist stopped? Could he have raped and killed Jacy, burying her body on land or at sea? Russo’s mystery works like a logic puzzle. Lincoln goes to the library to research old newspaper stories about the disappearance. Is he looking for clues to try to find Jacy? Or is he making sure no evidence turned up that will lead to him if the dead file reopens? Jacy left the cabin first, hiking away as two of the guys watched her. Had the third been somewhere ahead preparing to waylay her?
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In early 2017, a decade after the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences had opened their North Central Regional Center the idea for a residency program was finally taking root. UAMS and White River Medical Center had met many times in years prior to discuss the need and desire for both an internal medicine and family medicine residency program in Batesville. The idea was now on its way to becoming a reality. Dr. Jordan Weaver was contacted by the UAMS Center Director as well as the Director for Graduate Medical Education at WRMC. They were looking for a physician to be a part of the family medicine residency program in Batesville. Dr. Weaver admits to being hesitant at first since the acceptance would mean taking on more of an academic role. However, after further discussion he realized that quite possibly that was the one thing missing from his career. Dr. Weaver recalled the lessons he learned from his grandfather, Bob Slaughter M.D., who practiced in Batesville for 52 years. The most important lesson was how to treat people, to have a kind bedside manner. It was that realization that led Dr. Weaver to accept the position, a position where he
knew he would be able to pass on those valuable lessons. He understood having an impact on his patients was important, but training physicians to do the same for their patients would have and exponentially important impact on the community. Dr. Weaver set about meeting the requirements to become the local program director. This required him to spend two days a week in Jonesboro at the UAMS Northeast clinic teaching residents there, while still seeing patients in his own clinic. He then recruited Dr. Julia Roulier to join him as an attending physician and in August of 2018 they opened a traditional family medicine clinic in Batesville. During the transition time from private practice to UAMS, Dr. Weaver spent any free time working on their application for residency to submit to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. After a tremendous amount of work, they were approved for accreditation in the fall of 2018. Without delay they started the interview process for the first class of residents who would start July 1 of 2019. Dr. Weaver explained that after a physician graduates from medical school, they are required to do additional specialty training before they can obtain a medical license and practice independently. Arkansas requires at least one year after medical school to get a license, but to be board certified a physician must complete
an accredited residency. During the three years long residency, resident physicians receive specialty training in family medicine, learning to provide comprehensive health care across a human lifespan from birth to death. Family medicine residents participate in a variety of settings, including in the hospital at White River Medical Center and in the clinic at UAMS North Central Family Medical Center. They do rotations in various specialties such as pediatrics, hospital medicine, emergency medicine, general surgery, orthopedics and obstetrics/ gynecology. The constant for the resident physicians during the entirety of training is seeing patients in the UAMS North Central clinic. Local resident physicians are assigned patients they will take care of during their residency to maintain continuity with those patients. Residents are supervised by board certified physicians; Dr. Jordan Weaver, Dr. Julia Roulier, Dr. Austin McNamara, and Dr. Patrick Sullins. Upon completion of their accredited residency, physicians are then eligible to take the family medicine board exam. The UAMS North Central Family Medicine Program in Batesville is a family medicine residency with a full complement of 18 residents, four attending physicians
and an APRN providing primary care to all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illness, they also provide preventive care, including routine checkups, health-risk assessments, and adult and childhood immunizations, screening tests, and personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. They also manage chronic illness, often coordinating care provided by other subspecialists. From heart disease, stroke, and hypertension, to diabetes, cancer, and asthma, they provide ongoing, personal care for many serious health problems. In addition, they have integrated behavioral health services, a full-time clinical pharmacist, on site x-ray and laboratory services. Being a teaching clinic and part of the State’s only academic medical institution allows them to provide their patients with excellent clinical care using the most up-to-date medical knowledge available. Dr. Weaver explained that this journey has quite possibly been the hardest thing he has worked on in his career, but it has also proved to be the most rewarding for him. He is certain that his grandfather would be proud of all that has been accomplished. It is that pride that is the ultimate measure of success. N
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Randy Chlapecka is an agronomist with Farmers Supply Association, 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.
Wheat planting season is almost here. The economics of wheat production are not as promising going into this planting season. The price of wheat has fallen recently, and perhaps more importantly, input prices including fertilizer, seed, and fuel are significantly higher. Most have gotten used to not having wheat and kind of like it that way. Most like the advantages of early planted soybeans. The growers who are most likely to maintain their wheat acreage are those who have success with the corn/wheat/ soybean rotation and those who are farming dryland sand and wheat is about the only consistent option. The recommended planting date range for our part of the state is basically the month of October. I prefer a window of roughly October 10 through November 1. Planting earlier can lead to excess growth and the increased potential for freeze damage. There are also several insects more active in the warmer temperatures of earlier planting including fall armyworms, Hessian fly, and aphids. Aphids can transmit Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus. On the other hand, planting later can lead to less tillering
and generally lower yield potential. The recommended seeding rate for drilled wheat planted during the recommended planting timeframe is 26 seeds per square foot. The poundage can vary considerably depending on seed size but on average will be around 90 pounds per acre. If planting in November, planting into a rough seedbed, broadcasting, or planting no-till then you probably need to increase your seeding rate by 20 percent or so. As for fall fertilization, phosphorus is arguably the most important element needed which is in contrast to rice and soybeans. Fall nitrogen is recommended for wheat following rice or when planting in November. Just like it has become with rice and soybeans, the effective use of preemergence herbicides is more important than ever. Ryegrass is the number one target with these herbicides. Zidua or Anthem Flex are rated a 9 on ryegrass and are the best options. They also have excellent activity on annual bluegrass, cheat, little barley, and horseweed, among other weeds. They should be applied delayed preemergence (after the wheat seed has imbibed the moisture needed for germination). Of course, they will need rainfall (or center pivot) for activation in order to be effective. Any emerged ryegrass should be destroyed, typically by tillage, before planting of the wheat. For more information on wheat production, feel free to contact me through Farmers Supply Association at 870318-0739 (cell) or by e-mail at randychlapecka@gmail. com. N
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Thyme Enough Mushroom Lasagna
Nelson and Sandy Barnett met in college. They have been happily married for 58 years and are still having fun cooking and living! Find Sandy’s newly published thriller Dead in the Shadow of Doubt on Amazon.com.
Sandy and I have long been fans of Frances Mayes, whose book Under the Tuscan Sun inspired us several years ago when we made a memorable trip to Italy. Recently we bought a cookbook by Frances and Ed Mayes, The Tuscan Sun Cookbook. It not only has excellent recipes, but includes beautiful photographs of the Tuscan farmhouse that the Mayes restored. From this long-term interest in the Mayes and the Tuscan life, we decided to have an Italian dinner party for our supper club using recipes of the Mayes and others, and served in courses with paired wines. It turned out to be quite an undertaking, and this month we’ll talk about one of the recipes we used. This one is for Wild Mushroom Lasagne, and it is quite good. We served it as the Primi course. Sandy said the recipe had a lot of steps, but was worth the trouble. Ed’s Mushroom Lasagne, Serves 8 Ingredients: ¾ to 1 pound dried lasagne, 2 cups besciamella (basic white sauce with a little nutmeg), 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme,
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 small onion finely chopped, 4 cups sliced wild mushrooms, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1/3 cup white wine, 1 ½ cups (6 ounces) grated parmigiana-reggiano, ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs crisped in extra-virgin olive oil. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Oil a 9/13 inch baking dish. The middle layers of pasta can be irregular. Bring the water for the pasta to a boil and add salt. Simmer the besciamella with the garlic and thyme just to let the flavors meld. To a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 4 tablespoons of the olive oil and the onion. Saute for 1 minute and then add the mushrooms. Stir them for 3 minutes. Add the salt, pepper, and wine. Raise the heat just briefly to a boil, and then remove the pan from the stove. Drop the pasta sheets one by one into the boiling water and cook until barely done, 10 minutes or less. With tongs, gently remove the pasta, dip in cold water, and let it briefly dry on a dishtowels. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water. Place a layer of pasta in the baking dish. Cover the bottom layer with a thin layer of besciamella, a scattering of mushrooms, and a sprinkling of cheese. Repeat the process, reserving ¼ cup of Parmigiano. Add a little pasta water to the besciamella if you’ve used too much on the first layers. Top the dish with breadcrumbs and Parmigiano. Drizzle over it the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, until the edges are bubbling and the breadcrumbs are browned. Ciao! N
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