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Joey Turn,ThomasTurn, Turn Looking forward to this fall season as time does what it does, leaving us bewildered as to its power upon us all. I enjoy the cooler weather, lack of mosquitoes, and need to occasionally dress in layers to stave off the chills when you remain outside to make a day of it. We look forward to sharing these great stories with you as well: UACCB’s 25th Anniversary Year, Meat and Dairy on the Biblical Diet, COVID Friendly Fixins, Harvest Time, Local Faces, Things To Do, and much more. My second book, HELL BENT, is available now on Amazon.com & BarnesandNoble.com. Asleep at the Wheel is the sequel to Twisted, Turned, and Bent: Charlie Slater Parker is lost to a tragic automobile wreck and husband, Joe, is dealing with her loss and his own demons, as he tries to keep their daughter’s struggling head above water. Along the way, the grief, and anger, Joe finds himself dreaming of her. He begins experimenting with manifesting real changes through his dreams, which sets daughter, Delanie, and her father on a quest to pull their Sweet Charlie back home. Next, is The Last Broadcast, which is Bobbie Slater’s manuscript from Bent. It tells the story of a young man, Carpenter Waite, who finds himself alone in the world with no explanation of where everyone has gone. Strange things are afoot and it only gets worse in this desperate attempt at reaching out to anyone that just might be left. Twisted, Turned, and Bent / Hell Bent at Amazon. com or BarnesandNoble.com
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3/ Editor’s Note Turn, Turn, Turn 6/ Tasty Talk A Biblical Diet: Meat and Dairy 6/ Things To Do 8/ Unity Health Harris Welcome Christopher Lewis, D.O. 11/ Local Faces 12 / Seniors, Can We Talk? Danny & Breck 15/ Notes from the Clearing run amuck 17/ Book Review The Foreseeable Future 18/ Cover Story Celebrating a Quarter Century 21/ In The Field with Randy Harvest Time 22/ Thyme Enough Easy COVID Fatigue Meals In This Issue TWELVE YEARS STRONG! eyeonmag.com eyeonjoseph@eyeonmag.com SEPTEMBER 2022 5
CARS ‘N COFFEE Saturday, SEP 10, 2022 @ 8am, join us for Cars ‘n Coffee, presented by River City Cruisers, at the Wood Family Dealerships. Stay as long as you want and get some FREE Coffee and Breakfast! Scott Wood / (870) 793-8450. After the Great Flood, God told Noah that every moving thing that lives is meat for us, except the flesh with life (human). Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14 explains unclean and clean meats, according to God’s law. However, it is in Acts 10 that we read about Peter’s vision where God calls him to rise and eat the animals that were classified as unclean in the Old Testament. Regardless of which law someone eats by, the Bible does show us which meats are best for us to eat and use as offerings. While most meats are referred to as being used for offerings, the Bible does mention consuming fowl, venison, and a few other meats. But perhaps due to geographic location, eating fish is mentioned throughout both the Old and New Testament. From a spiritual perspective, fish and the waters were symbolic of the Gentile world. Psalm 144:7, Isaiah 17:12; 51:9, Daniel 7, and Revelation 17:15 all make this symbolic connection. So eating fish was seen as a symbol of deliverance from the Gentile ways. Yet on the matter of health, fish is highly beneficial to our health. Fish is a high-quality protein that contains little fat, tons of omega-3 fatty acids, and essential vitamins and minerals. It can lower blood pressure, help reduce the risk of a stroke or heart attack, maintain healthy brain function, promote healthy infant development during pregnancy, decrease the risk of depression, ADHD, Alzheimer’s, dementia, diabetes, and inflammation and arthritis.
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.
Batesville HOMESCHOOL CLASSES Thursday, SEP 1, 2022 @ 9am, these classes will focus on the history of how we learned about the human body. Every two weeks we will talk about another aspect of the human body, beginning with cells and microscopes and working our way through body systems. Activities are included in every class, and one large take-home project will be completed at the end of the classes / OIRM.org / Cathy Shonk / 870-7932121 / OIRM.educator@gmail.com.
It is hard not to notice the mention of dairy by animal when studying the consumption of meat in a Biblical diet. The first few books of the Bible quickly enlighten us to which animals were used for dairy (cows, sheep, and goats) and what their milk was used to make (butter, cheese, curds, and cream). Milk alone is continually mentioned in reference to young Christians. Since animals fed off the land and shepherds moved their flocks to greener lands, all their dairy was fresh and raw from pasture raised, grass-fed and grass-finished animals. Also, they cultured and fermented their dairy instead of drinking just the milk, perhaps for sanitation purposes, but it was ultimately an example of how to consume dairy in a means beneficial for our bodies. Cultured dairy is an excellent source of protein, fatty acids, essential vitamins and minerals, and probiotics, improves digestion, and helps reduce lactose intolerance. Research shows that fermented dairy is associated with the prevention of obesity, decreased risk of metabolic disorders, immune-related diseases, cardiovascular and cognitive decline, and provides our body with easily metabolizable nutrients and beneficial microorganisms. Also, since cultured and fermented dairy ages over time, it does not spoil, making it a shelf stable product that preserves itself.
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Perhaps this is just one reason why Exodus 3:8 informs us that God desires for us to have a land flowing withInmilk.conclusion, a diet consisting of healthy meat and dairy is beneficial for our bodies.
MINER’S DAY 5K Saturday, SEP 24, 2022 @ 8am, boakley59@ hotmail.com. THE RIVER HAUNT Saturday, OCT 1, 2022, Open October 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, 31 from 7pm10:30pm / mainstreetbatesville.org / 870-569-1572 / mainstreetbatesville@gmail.com. Mountain View Arkansas Craft School https://arkansascraftschool.org/calendar Sept 6, 2022: 16 Week Training Program 870.269.8397 Newport www.facebook.com/newportarchamber Also see newportarcity. org/calendar/ Cub Scouting Night will be Thursday, September 8, at the Campbell Station Community Building for all youth in grades K-5. For more information contact Daniel Guth 870-217-6594 or email guthdanieldavid@ yahoo.com
The 3rd Annual Harris Foundation Golf Tournament is Friday, September 9, beginning at 12:00 p.m. at the Newport Country Club. Tee Time is at noon and lunch will be provided. The registration fee is $300 per team. For more information contact Sheridan Chadwell 870-512-8565. Memphis Championship Wrestling returns Saturday, September 10, starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Front Street Park. Everyone come out for the MidSouth Wrestlin’ Grudge Match.
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The 24th Annual Depot Days Music Festival is September 23-24 on historic Front Street in downtown Newport. Tickets are now available for the annual Conductor’s Reception and Fundraiser on Friday, September 23, at the Jane Parnell Performing Arts Hall featuring The Bouffants. The reception starts at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce. On Saturday, September 24, The Original Drifters, Marty Haggard, The Remnants of Rock and others take the stage. Vendor booths are now available. Skeet Daddy’s Roadhouse 1st Annual Bike Show will be from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Lions Club Auction will begin at 2:00 p.m. on the dock at Postmaster Spirits. For a complete schedule and entry forms, visit www.depotdays.org. For more information, contact the Newport Chamber of Commerce 870-5233618 or email director@newportarchamber.org N eyeonjoseph@eyeonmag.com
A&P Commission Art Up the Port with Artist Kristin Mccaslin is Tuesday, September 13, located at the Jane Parnell Performing Arts Hall at 7:00 p.m. Kristin teaches whimsical art to brighten your day. This adult acrylics class is free, but space is limited so registration is required. To register call Christel 870-523-1009
ASU-Newport Family Movie Night is showing Clifford the Big Red Dog at the Jane Parnell Performing Arts Hall on Saturday, September 17, starting at 7:00 p.m. When Emily Elizabeth meets a magical animal rescuer who gives her a little red puppy, she never anticipated waking up to find a giant, 10-foot hound in her small New York City apartment. Everyone come out for this free family fun event.
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The Jackson County Democratic Party will host a Meet the Candidates event Tuesday, September 13, at 5:30 p.m. located at the Jackson County Senior Center, 400 Pecan Street. Gränges Hiring Event is Friday, September 16, at the Newport Economic Development Commission, 201 Hazel Street, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Gränges starting pay is $15.37/hour with opportunities to advance quickly.
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Unity Health Newport Welcomes Christopher Unity Health is pleased to be adding Christopher Lewis, D.O. to our Behavioral Health team in Newport. Dr. Lewis is now accepting patients and is eager to serve our community. He completed his residency training at Unity Health Searcy in Psychiatry. When not at work Dr. Lewis enjoys outdoor adventures, such as hiking and rock climbing. He was on the rock-climbing team at Baylor University and continues his love for that by exploring the local hiking and backpacking trails the state has to offer such as Pinnacle Mountain and Petit Jean. He knew at a very young age that he was interested in mental health, after having a strange conversation with someone and learning that they were suffering from a mental health disorder. That conversation sparked his love and interest in mental health.
Welcome Christopher Lewis, D.O. 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 wellbeing 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.
Dr. Lewis is excited to be in Newport and help serve our community. He will be located at Clarity Health & Wellness at 1117 McLain St., Suite 300 in Newport. He will provide mental healthcare for ages four and up. For more information or to schedule your appointment, please call 870.495.1260. N
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Career coaches help introduce students to careers and educational opportunities through college and industry tours. This includes providing information on high-demand careers through exploratory experiences. They help students navigate college applications, scholarship forms, and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).UACCB
coaches, like our partner school districts, want to support the individualized needs of students,”said Perrine, “Every student will have a different goal. It may be college, an apprenticeship, the military, or other types of training, all paths are valid as long as the student is making their right choice.”
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“We always highlight the great relationships we have with our community and the career coach program is a great example of this,” said Dr. Brian Shonk, chancellor, “We are fortunate to have strong educational partners with our school districts and this is one of the many ways we can serve“Careerthem.”
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“The career coach program is designed to support the great work being done by our high school partners,” said Dr. Zach Perrine, vice chancellor for student affairs and career coach supervisor, “Career coaches’ role is to focus on students’ planning to graduation and entering the workforce.”
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The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Career Technical Education and partnering districts, has announced new career coach positions for Batesville School District and Cedar Ridge School District. These two career coaches are dedicated to supporting students’ pathways to graduation, postsecondary training, and a meaningful career. UACCB also has longstanding partnerships with Cave City School District and Southside School District for career coaches.
The career coach model focuses on three key areas: providing quality postsecondary advice to students and families, providing information on career opportunities in Arkansas and the necessary education/training required, and encouraging students to learn about, prepare for, and finance postsecondary education.
career coaches are Jennifer Pitts at Batesville Charter High School, Philip Landers at Cave City High Career and Collegiate Preparatory School, Lynn Bray at Cedar Ridge High School, and Jennifer Ford at Southside Charter High School. Each career coach is embedded in the high school student success team and works to support students directly.
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?’.
I never know what Ruth and I are going to talk about when we have lunch each month. Sometimes she brings a friend, sometimes we talk about questions her friends have asked her and sometimes I share issues, concerns or questions people have asked me – no, we don’t talk politics or religion! Back to basics. I’ve received several calls about basic things like signing up for Medicare Part A and Part B. Medicare beneficiaries tend to ask other Medicare beneficiaries questions. Even though friends try to help or advise friends, everyone’s situation is not the same.
Recently Danny called. Danny is over 65 (actually he’s 73), retiring and losing his group health insurance. He never enrolled in Medicare Part B because he was covered on his employer’s group health insurance plan. He was a little panicky because friends told him he would have to pay a penalty since he did not sign up for in Part B when he turned 65. Yes, there is a “late enrollment” penalty BUT that penalty does NOT apply if you have been covered by a plan that provides “creditable coverage” which most group plans do. Danny was relieved. Breck called July 10. He is turning 65 in August 3. He has been covered by a group health insurance plan and wants to get off it and sign up for Medicare as soon as he can which is August 1. His premiums/costs will be less, and he will have more coverage. Breck contacted a local Social Security office July 8 to sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B. Oops! With only three (3) weeks till August 1, he probably will not get signed up in time to get off the group plan and enroll in a Medicare Supplement and Prescription plan by August 1. When should he have contacted Social Security? You can enroll in Part A and Part B three (3) months prior to your 65th birthday. Since it takes about four (4) weeks to get signed up and have your Medicare ID number or Medicare ID card, it’s better to start about three (3) months prior to your 65th birthday. Breck found out August 5 that he is signed up for Part A and Part B. He will stay on his group plan until September 1 when his Medicare Supplement and Prescription plan go into effect. The timeframe to sign up for Part A and Part B varies. Husband and wife customers signed up the same time. He got his ID card in four (4) weeks, and she got hers in three (3) months! How can you sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B? Breck contacted his local Social Security office. If you feel comfortable doing things online, this may be the easiest and fastest way to sign up 6650haveOrhttps://www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/atyoucancall1-800-772-1213AreyoulikeDannyorBreck?Ifyouconcernsorquestions,call501-868-andsay“Caroline,canwetalk?”
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First Community Bank has announced that Jake McKibben has rejoined the bank as a vice president, commercial lender. In his new position, McKibben will grow his loan and deposit portfolio as well as his customer relationships within the Independence County region.
Grady is a graduate of Williams Baptist College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English. She went on to get a Master of Science in College Student Personnel Services from Arkansas State University and a Doctorate of Education in Higher Education from the University of Mississippi.
Grady will serve in a new role at ASUN. As ASUN’s first Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Grady will lead the way in implementing DEI initiatives and frameworks.
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Grady is a Newport native that brings a vast skillset to ASU-Newport with nearly 20 years of experience in higher education. She most recently served as the Dean of Students for Williams Baptist University. She also worked for the University of Arkansas as an Associate Director for College Readiness and Academic Outreach Specialist.
“I am excited to rejoin First Community Bank and for the opportunity to serve with the lending team,” said McKibben, “I’m looking forward to contributing to the dedication and commitment they’ve always shown to their business customers.”
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Arkansas State University-Newport hired two new deans to lead various areas of the college. Dr. Amber Grady is the new Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Michael Nowlin is the Dean for Applied Science.
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“I am looking forward to collaborating with the ASUN campus community and beyond in cultivating a campus environment that appreciates and values diversity, equity, and inclusion,” Grady said. “It is my personal mission to create relevant and impactful programs that will ensure a sense of belonging for our students, faculty, staff, and community partners. As a native of Newport, I’m excited about how this position grants me the opportunity to serve here in my community. I have enormous gratitude for all of those that invested and believed in me with every educational pursuit. In this position, I will serve as an advocate for DEI to ensure the opportunity for every student’s success.”
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Grady has served as the Multicultural Chair for the Arkansas College Personnel Association and has presented on various topics including recruitment and retention of diverse students.Michael Nowlin is the new Dean for Applied Science. Michael has been with ASU-Newport since 2002. He started as an Instructor of Automotive Service Technology. He would soon move to the role of Senior Instructor of Automotive Service Technology while also taking on additional roles at the institution. Nowlin was Assistant to the Dean as well as the Associate Dean for Applied Science all while continuing to serve in the classroom.
ASU-Newport hires two deans to lead integral parts of the institution
Applied Science encompasses many programs at ASUN including Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture Technology, Automotive Service Technology, Business, Collision Repair Technology, Commercial Driver Training, Computer Networking Technology, Diesel Technology, Energy Control Technology, High Voltage Lineman Technology, Industrial Maintenance, and Welding. Before coming to ASUN, Nowlin worked as an Automotive Technician for Blackwell-Baldwin Cadillac, a Diesel Mechanic at D.E.C. Engines Inc., and currently works to restore antique automobiles in his spare time. Grady and Nowlin both began their new appointments in July 2022.
McKibben earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Central Florida and has completed three years at the Barret School of Banking in Memphis, Tennessee. He is actively involved in the Batesville community, where he has coached youth league soccer for the past six years. He and his wife, Emmy, have two children: Carter (9) and Maverick (6). In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and spending time with family. “We are excited to welcome Jake back to our team of professional bankers,” said Dwight Ford, executive vice president, chief lending officer. “We look forward to the contributions he will make to the growth and success of our customers and the bank.”
Nowlin earned his Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Service Technology and his Bachelor of Arts in History from Arkansas State University. He has a variety of certifications and great knowledge of the community college landscape.“Iam thrilled to have the opportunity to lead such a skilled group of individuals,” Nowlin said. “I see great things on the horizon for our division and ASUN. Our Applied Science faculty are skilled professionals that provide our students with hands-on instruction that prepares them to enter the technical field of their choice. Our workforce is in great need of trained individuals that can adapt to the everchanging demands of technology. I’m looking forward to working closely with our industry partners to ensure our students are ready to get to work following graduation.”
Angela Connell
First Community Bank has announced that Fred Holzhauer has been promoted to senior vice president, branch manager/lending for the financial institution’s Cherokee Village a total of 18 years of experience in the banking and finance industry, Holzhauer has served as vice president branch manager/lending since joining the bank in 2007. In addition to generating and managing his commercial lending portfolio, Holzhauer is responsible for overseeing the operations at the branch, while managing resources and staff as well as customer engagement.
Holzhauer is an active member of his community where he currently serves on the following boards: Ozarka College board of trustees, Network of Community Options, Sharp County Airport Commission, Spring River Area Chamber of Commerce, and past president and assistant governor of the Quad Cities Rotary Club. Holzhauer and his wife, Melissa, are longtime residents of Sharp County. They have two grown daughters: Peyton Holzhauer and Chandler Sharp; a son-in-law, Brandon Sharp; and a new granddaughter, Holland Elizabeth Sharp. In his free time, Holzhauer enjoys golfing, hunting and spending time with his new granddaughter.
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The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of Blue Moon Coffee.
Ambassadors in attendance included: Amanda Bledsoe (Network of Community Options), Jessie Cargill (UAMS North Central), Amanda Dickey (Block Insurance), Ashley Engles (Citizens Bank), Tammy Foster (First Community Bank), Brittney Harris (Independence Off Road), Eva Henriken (Merchants and Planters Bank), Lindy Hopper (First Community Bank), Dana Millikin (White River Now), Courteney Muse (Southern Bank), Sarah Perkins (The Property Shoppe), Ashley Rogers (Goosehead Insurance), Justin Russell (Bank of Cave City), Brooke Stevenson (Stevenson Paralegal Services), Chad Whiteaker (White River Now), and Carmen Waugh (Centennial Bank).
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“We are excited to recognize Fred for his hard work and commitment to First Community Bank over the past 15 years,” said Boris Dover, president and chief operating officer for First Community Bank. “This promotion is very well-deserved, because he has always been dedicated to our customers and his teammates.” “I am very humbled by this promotion, and I appreciate the confidence that has been placed in me by our leadership,” said Holzhauer, “I’m extremely proud to work for an organization that always puts communityHolzhauerfirst.”earned his bachelor’s degree in agricultural business from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (1985); attended the Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Oklahoma (1986); completed the Arkansas Bankers Association Commercial Lending School (2003); and is a graduate of Barret School of Commercial Lending (2009), and Barret School of Banking in Memphis, Tennessee (2010).
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“We are so happy to be here to celebrate the new ownership and the reopening of Blue Moon Coffee,“ said BACC CEO Crystal Johnson. Blue Moon Coffee proudly serves espresso, lattes, frappuccinos, cold brew, smoothies, milkshakes, and more with quick, friendly service. Blue Moon Coffee is located at 1455 Myers Street in Batesville and is open Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 5 Originallyp.m.from Batesville, Blue Moon Coffee owner Quan Le said, “I am so glad to be back in my hometown, serving coffee to my friends, family, and customers. We plan to provide the best and quickest coffee.”
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Taylor is also board certified in animal chiropractic with a certification from Parker University in Dallas, TX, received in 2021. Dr. Blake provides animal care, including canine, feline, equine and bovine health.
Chiropractic is located at 1997 Batesville Blvd. in Southside and is accepting new patients. Ribbon Cutting at Southside Family Chiropractic Chris Hill
The wet city streets were glass under the dazzling lights. The trees, art installations of color and form. The sparse grasses knelt in homage to the great rectangles blocks of infrastructure that towered above them with no enthusiasm. The winds floated in and buffeted between buildings, in a hurry to fly out over lake, to river, to sea. The people were too busy to notice how amazing it all was. They were burdened with purpose, intention, and a blindness to the present moment. It was all about in a minute, later tonight, or all the tomorrows to come. Now, was a slipping ethereal thought, a bent blade of grass, a single mushroom grown, bloomed, and gone under everyone’s blurry noses as they dash about and run amuck
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Dr. Blake Taylor is board certified and graduated in 2019 with a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Logan University in St Louis, MO. He provides chiropractic adjustments, massage, active release therapy and cupping therapy for all ages.“We’re very excited to continue this journey,” said Dr. Taylor. “We started about a year ago and have been blessed to have many patients. The clinic has grown significantly; we have adjusted several animals and many people.
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribboncutting ceremony for Southside Family Chiropractic (SFC) on
“We would like to thank Robb Roberts and First Community Bank for helping us get started. We talked to Robb about a small business loan, and he didn’t hesitate,” concludedSouthsideTaylor.Family
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Dr. Amber Grady, ASUN Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Michael Nowlin is the new Dean for Applied Science. ASU-Newport’s New Deans
Price published this collection titled “The Foreseeable Future” in 1991, and it’s easily and inexpensively available today online. The dust jacket identifies it as a collection of “Three Stories,” though I’d say it contains two stories and a novella (a short novel of 140 pages), all about normal people and normal lives.
All of these stories are great reads for folks who’d like to read about normal people facing challenges and overcoming them—as normal people do every day in real life if not in much literary fiction.
Terrell Tebbetts has taught English at Lyon College for over 50 years. Support Our Advertisers ASU Newport 8 Attention Medical Supply 22 Bad Boy Mowers 10 Bank of England --------------------------- 7 CustomEyes Vision Care of Newport 16 Delta Medical 10 First Community Bank 2 Independence County Library 3 Independence County Recycling Center 6 Kallsnick, Inc. 5 KBAP 88.1 FM ------------------------------ 9 Merchants and Planters Bank 12 M & P Insurance and Investment Services 12 Southern Tire Mart 9 Storyteller Images 5 Studio Salon 3 The IMAD Village Community Talk Show 16 Thompson’s Jewelry ----------------------- 21 UACCB 4 UACCB Adult Education 11 Unity Health Harris Medical Center 23 White River Health Systems 24 White River Medical Center 3 Book Review The Foreseeable Future Reynolds Price started strong in 1962 with his short novel “A Long and Happy Life,” an award winner and best seller (over one million copies sold), and he followed that with many more novels over a long career that ended only with his death in 2011. Having read and enjoyed several of his novels, I happily picked up a book of his short stories browsing through a used book store recently. I highly recommend it to readers who enjoy stories about normal people dealing with life’s normal issues.
The closing story, “Back Before Day,” tells of one crucial day in the life of another North Carolina couple. On the way home from a high-school basketball game, the school’s football coach Dean Walker hears his 5-yearold son say that a man named Clyde had been at the house that day. Before Dean had married Flynn on his return from Vietnam, she’d been the long-time girlfriend of this man Clyde, who is still unmarried, who showed up at their house before, and who Dean sensed was trying to win Flynn away from him. Dean had warned Flynn about seeing Clyde, and now she’d opened the door and let him in the house while their son Brady was supposed to be napping back in his room.
The opening story in the collection, “The Fare to the Moon,” tells of a North Carolinian in his 40s who volunteers for service in WW II. Kayes Pashal had left his wife six months earlier to live with another woman, a Black woman named Leah whom he’d known since childhood. Kayes’ relationship with his wife Daphne had dimmed with the birth of their son Curt 15 years ago and had never brightened. Daphne didn’t have enough love and attention for both husband and son, and she had chosen her Howeverson.understandable, Kayes and Leah’s relationship was hurting everyone and could not last long in the small-town South of 1942, so Kayes goes to war, Leah leaves the state, and Daphne and Curt deal with Kayes’ absence. Price has readers feeling for all of these characters.
You can tell just from this that the Walkers will have a lot to work through. And there’s also this: a call to Dean’s mother adds startling new information, and one of Dean’s former football players enters the story as he heads to his naval assignment on an aircraft carrier ordered to the Persian Gulf. This story is not a downer. Readers will see the Walkers struggle successfully through their potential break-up.
The novella, sharing its title “The Foreseeable Future” with the whole book, is the prize of the collection. It covers one week in the life of Whit Wade, a WW II veteran badly wounded on D-Day, given a medical discharge, and returned home to his wife and 12-year-old daughter in Raleigh, NC, where he has been able to return to his old job as an insurance adjustor despite the shrapnel still in his chest. Each chapter covers one day in the week Whit is on the road inspecting damages, adjusting claims, and searching for a return to full inner life. He suffers from PTSD. The story soon turns into a modern-day version of Homer’s “The Odyssey.” Whit has returned from war to his faithful wife and child, just like Odysseus. He encounters a spiritualist who helps him (like Odysseus’s Athena), visits a wise old adviser (like Odysseus’s Mentor), has a car wreck (like Odysseus’s shipwreck), encounters a tempting woman (like Odysseus’s sirens), sees a lover from his late teens (like Odysseus’s Calypso), and even interacts with a cyclops figure.
But Whit is a Christian, specifically a Methodist, and struggles to do right in each encounter and to find in them support for overcoming his PTSD. When he gets home, there are no suitors to massacre, but he has slain his own demons.
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While UACCB has seen much growth and transition in its twenty-five years it is important to recognize that it stands strongly on a forty-seven year old foundation.
When I asked Shonk why a prospective student might choose UACCB over another community college he was quick to respond, “UACCB provides “Quality. Value. Convenience.” UACCB consistently ranks at the top, or near the top, in all metrics related to higher education quality. Simply stated, we graduate students on-time and without excessive credits.”
Celebrating a Quarter Century
In speaking with Jodie Hightower, Assistant to the Chancellor, she explained that the college got its start as Gateway Vocational Technical School in 1975, “In 1991, the Arkansas Legislature passed Act 1244. The Act designated 11 Vocational Technical Schools in the state as “technical colleges”. Those colleges then joined the Arkansas Technical and Community College System under what was then the State Board of Higher Education. “ It was in the mid-90’s that a group of visionary leaders in the county and surrounding area began the process of converting Gateway Technical College to the status of Community College. Hightower shared, “In order to do that, by state law, the community had to lend its support through either the passage of a millage or sales tax.” The Friends of Gateway, a group of supporters and advocates for the college, campaigned for the approval of a quarter cent sales tax. Jodie noted, “On February 24, 1998, voters narrowly approved the sale tax with 51.3 percent of the vote. The college was officially renamed the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville in March 1998.”
Over the past twenty-five years the footprint of the college has grown from the original 25-acre parcel with one building to over 50 acres with 12 buildings providing approximately 200,000 square feet of space. The college’s educational offerings have transitioned from purely technical programs to include a full offering of general education transfer courses and programs. Dr. Brian Shonk, chancellor, proudly shared, “We currently offer over 60 programs ranging from certificate programs to associate degrees.”
Kimberlee Dannette Thomas is a Chandler, Oklahoma native. She relocated to Jackson County in 1986. She has five children, five grandchildren, is co-owner and creator of Eye On Magazine. She is recognized from her years of co-hosting on many Cable Channel 15 & 6 broadcast with Bud & David Black. She earned her Associates from ASUN in Fine Arts.
The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville will be celebrating their silver anniversary in October. Twenty-five years of service to the community is no small feat and is worthy of jubilation.
When I inquired about future goals his response was, “The longer-term vision for the college is to grow at the pace of the communities we serve, and to provide and ensure our program offerings are relevant and current to community, business, and industry needs.”
The most recent addition to campus is the Workforce Training Center completed in January 2020. The 15,000 square foot building is home to the industrial technology programs including welding, mechatronics and HVAC.
On the Cover (and to the right): Dr. Brian Shonk. Dr. Shonk became Chancellor of UACCB on January 1, 2022. He started his career at UACCB on June 16, 2013, as the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
We spoke about the vision of UACCB, “Our vision is to be responsive to community needs.” UACCB plays a significant role in ensuring the region has a well-trained and educated workforce that provides a strong economy leading to improved quality of life.” Shonk went on to say, “The way people work is changing, meaning job requirements demand much more technical expertise and UACCB faculty and staff work hard to provide the skills needed to keep up with the changing job requirements brought on by new technologies.”
Shonk is confident that UACCB students leave the college prepared to enter the workforce directly or continue their education at a fouryear institution. He went on to say, “We offer high quality at a great value. Our tuition and fees are the fifth lowest of the 22 community colleges in Arkansas. UACCB is in the “hub” of our region providing convenient and easy access to all resources needed for students to be successful. Students are able to live and work in their home community while receiving a quality education.” I believe most everyone would agree that the small investment committed to back the college in February of 1998 has proved itself worthy. When we invest in ourselves and our community, lives are changed for the better. That change ripples out from the single to the collective carrying us all forward into a brighter future worthy of celebration. N
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Campus 1999. The left side shows the newly built “Arts and Sciences Building”. It was at this point, they moved the entrance of the campus to the center of the Main Classroom Building. They were just starting the footing of Independence Hall at this time. Campus in 1981 Campus in 2020
Some rice producers apply harvest aids to much of their acreage, 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 for varieties and below 23 percent for the hybrids. Many times the hybrids have such large panicles and varying moisture on the same panicle that applications should be delayed just a little so that moisture can be a little more uniform. Sodium Chlorate usually should not be used after the moisture dips below 18 percent to prevent overdrying.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.
As I write for the September edition of Eye On magazine on August 19th, harvest has not yet begun. You never know until the combines hit the field, but I am cautiously optimistic about the rice crop. I am not seeing a lot of blank grains when I examine panicles in the field. There was certainly concern about effects from the heat but maybe we dodged that bullet. When looking at corn ears, I do see poor pollination on some ears while others look fine. I think there will be some effects but nothing disastrous. Overall, soybeans have improved after the weather pattern changed in mid-late July. There has been water damage in some areas but most will take that over a continued drought. So, while I don’t expect record yields in anything I am hopeful for a good crop.
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. This is considered Growth Stage 6.5 and the plants are beginning to yellow at this point. Be careful not to apply soybean harvest aids too early as both yield loss and quality issues can occur. For more information, feel free to contact me through Farmers Supply Association at randychlapecka@gmail.com or by cell at 870-318-0739. N
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 (Gramoxone) 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.
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.
The use of harvest aids in soybeans has increased as we have shifted to more of an early soybean production system. Besides Paraquat, other products labeled include Sodium Chlorate, glyphosate, Aim, and Sharpen.
Harvest Time In The Field with Randy TWELVE YEARS STRONG! eyeonmag.com eyeonjoseph@eyeonmag.com SEPTEMBER 2022 21
We’ve been very fortunate to escape Covid for over two years. We’ve had all the shots and boosters, we’ve been very careful during the lockdown phase, and we have hoped the worst was over. Not to be! Last week we went to Little Rock to see our daughter, have dinner out, spend the night and the next day have lunch with friends at one of our favorite restaurants, The Terrace. These are friends we’ve traveled with and have had so many good times with. Our visit was spirited and fun, as usual, and after we departed to return home, I began to have what I thought was a cold coming on. It got worse, and after a restless night, I took the test on Thursday morning. Sure enough, it was positive. I called my doctor, got a prescription for an anti-viral drug, and began weathering the storm. And storm it was! Nose dripping, coughing, and no energy, unlike my usual get-up-and-go! Sandy then tested positive on Saturday, and is now started on her medication. My fifth day is tomorrow, and hers will be a couple of days later. I’ll test tomorrow, hoping for a negative, and she’ll do the same on Thursday. All in all, it hasn’t been too bad, just unpleasant and inconvenient. All of the above is to say that we have no recipe for you this month. However, we do have some easy suggestions for meals should you have this unfortunate experience. Easiest is peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, but if you feel like turning on the stove there’s always Campbell’s Soups, especially tomato and chicken noodle. Scrambled eggs and toast is not only for breakfast and makes a filling meal any time of the day. Bake a potato, and enjoy it with butter, salt and pepper, and sour cream if you have it. Then, there’s always a can of pork ‘n beans! You won’t starve and if you are lucky your family and friends will give your menu a boost with something tasty, but don’t let them come in the house!
Find Sandy’s newly published thriller Dead in the Shadow of Doubt on Amazon.com. Easy COVID Fatigue Meals 22 Batesville . Newport . Newark . Southside . Sulphur Rock . Swifton . Tuckerman
Thyme Enough Nelson and Sandy Barnett met in college. They have been happily married for 58 years and are still having fun cooking and living!
Our hope for you is that you won’t have it, or if you do it will be a light case as we are having. God bless! N
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