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Fall 2018 Chancellor’s & Vice Chancellor’s Lists
9/ The Often Overlooked Mud Puppy
12/ Cherri Design Tips for Sellers
13/ Cole’s Canine Corner Andy and Jill
14/ A Minute in Mich’s Mind 15/ Things To Do 17/ DownTown Guide 19/ Thyme Enough
Lindley’s Favorite Cornbread Ala Mamoo
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Fall 2018 Chancellor’s & Vice Chancellor’s Lists 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.
More than 250 Arkansas State University-Newport students were named to the Chancellor’s or ViceChancellor’s lists for academic excellence for the Fall 2018 semester. To be named to the Chancellor’s list, students must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours, excluding developmental courses, during the semester and earn a 4.0 Grade Point Average (GPA), based on a 4.0 scale. Students enrolled at ASU-Newport, ASUN at Marked Tree or ASUN at Jonesboro and on the Chancellor’s List are: Beedeville – Hayden Breckenridge Bono – Tyler Dunaway, Davanna Gargaro, Lucas Passmore, Mallory Smith and Ashton Stevens Bradford – Austin Story Brookland – Kamari Cantwell and Gabrielle Keller Caraway – Allyson Pendergrass Cash – Garret Keedy Conway – Mackenzie Carmer Cordova, Tenn. – Dale Marr Dyess – Misty Bryan and Van Murphy England – Mary Henderson Harrisburg – Tyler Allison, Daniel Parten and Alexis Smith Jessieville – Joshua Mitchell Jonesboro – Elizabeth Adams, Kristine Adams, Michael Alexander, Reyna Aza-Salinas, Samantha Bivens, Skye Booth, Shahari Branch, Micahel Butts, Jahna Caines, Leah Carter, Santosha Coleman, Eryn Coy, Loren Craft, Angel Davis, Jonathan Flemon, Anna Griffin, Claude Gross, Christine Hall, Shamaria Hankerson, David Heileman, Christopher Hernandez, Brittani Hill, Cailey Hillis, Tonya Hinds, Shannon Irwin, Reginald Jenkins, Tara Joplin, Courtney Kaelin, Tisheena Knox, Kaitlynn Lindemann, Rachel Lowitt, Abigail Mason, Mary Matthews, Shayla Minton, Jessica Montgomery, Eric Moore, Chase Phillips, Devin Pittman, Krista Pittman, Erin Poppleton, John Reding, Nalleli Resendiz, Rebecca Roberts, Jennifer Sanders, Leydi Sherwood, Kayla Slinkard, Robin Slinkard, Amindia Small, Naomi Stark, Victoria Stone, Garrett Sullivan, Alysen Swafford and Logan Sydorenko Lake City – Sharron Bell, Dillon Boatman, Kelsey Eldridge, Heaven Onstead and Matthew Turner Leachville – Richard Navarro Lepanto – Heidi Philyaw and Veronica Wilson Locust Grove – Dawson Blevins McCrory – Breanna Gossett and Ty McFadden Monette – Jessica Parnell
Newport – Kia Anders, Sierra Clark, Steven Cordell, Alberto Garcia, Jacey Poplawski, Lacy Shelton and Mary Thatcher Osceola – Sarah Godsey and Kameron Welch Paragould – Hunter Carr, Ryan Draper, Kati Fortson, Kari Glickert, Mary Hinson and Jarrod Patton Patterson – Kenneth Dewitt Searcy – Annalee Kitchens Steele, Mo. – Natalie Crockett and Madison Henley Swifton –Hailey Davis and Cheyenne Stricklin Trumann – Tayler Allred, Jacob Breytspraak, Jennifer Chesser, Seleana Cole, Ashlynn Davis, Darryl Dunahoo, Isaac Haynie, Dillon Hubbard, Olivia Huey, Madison Kelley, Harold King, Kendrick Mckemie, Randi Parker, Ronald Rutledge, Brent Simpson, Carl Wilson and Joey Wilson Tyronza – Alvin James, Rachel Lard and Hannah Shelton Walnut Ridge – Matthew Fort Weiner – Melissa Blanton West Memphis – Brandon Clay, Robert Hester and Ashley Peden Wynne – Courtney Bennett and Nicholas Wright To be named to the Vice-Chancellor’s List, students must carry a minimum of 12 hours, excluding any developmental courses, and earn a GPA of 3.50 to 3.99. Students enrolled at ASU-Newport, ASUN at Marked Tree or ASUN at Jonesboro and on the Vice-Chancellor’s List are: Alicia – Taylor Woods Bay – Lewis Harrell, Alison Kastel and Lindsey Rodgers Black Oak – Christopher Towery Blytheville – Brandie Littiken Bono – Kaytlyn Adams, Latosha Arnold, Madalynn Bailey, Stefanie ColeCrawford, Kaytlyn Ferguson, Coby Landreth, Aubrey Wallace and Allison Woods Bradford – Dylan Robertson, Victoria Treece and Mara Turner Brookland – Ryan Blake, Trinity Hembrey, Joshua Hicks, Taylor Lane, Josh Langston, Emilee Redmond and Grace Whitmire Caraway – Brittany Tucker Cash – Jillian Keedy Earle – James Moore Fisher – Layne Shelley Gurdon – William Purifoy Hardy – Preston Wiles Harrisburg – Zach Biggers, Walker Brown, Bailey Burns, Abby Edwards, Eric Leasure, Sidney McMullin, Kaygan Muse, Cody Richardson and Charlotte Scott Highland – Mashaia Trivitt Hot Springs – Emmaleigh Bass Imboden – Isaiah Duren Joiner – James Barner, Evetta Turner and Joe Washington Continue on page 44
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Scott Parker is a native of Harrisburg Arkansas who never felt the need to stray very far from home for any real length of time. He is an amateur Herpetologist, amateur Entomologist, amateur Mycologist, amateur Botanist, amateur Woodworker, amateur Writer, and a professional Dog and Cat lover.
February has, for me, always been the ALMOST month. Winter is almost over, Spring is almost here, and it is almost time to start fishing again. And when I was far younger, it was February when I was introduced to an Arkansas critter so unique that it ALMOST gave me a heart attack. I was about 10 or 11 and on one exceptionally sunny, warm day in February I could no longer restrain the urge to go fishing, even though realistically, it was too cold to catch much of anything. There was actually still ice along the banks of the river but I optimistically baited up for catfish and cast my line into the muddy, cold, flowing water. After a few minutes, much to my surprise, my line twitched, went slack, and then slowly started to head off downstream. I grabbed the pole and pulled. It didn’t pull very hard, and didn’t feel like a catfish, but I had hooked something. After the long winter I really didn’t care if it was big, or even a catfish, I just wanted to catch something. But the something that came out of the water that day was, even to me, shocking. I was young, but I knew every fish, snake, and turtle that roamed Arkansas, and what was at the end of my line twernt none of those. It was about a foot long, brown, slimey, and squirming. It had a fairly large mouth and beady little eyes. It had teeth,and some kind of weird fan like thing on its’ neck... It had LEGS... Dear lord, I’d caught a nightmare. Keeping my hands well away from the thing, I cut the line and deposited it in my bucket and pedaled my bike, fishing pole in one hand, bucket hooked on my handlebars, toward home. My dad was at his shop and I think I may have startled him by bursting through the door hollering for him to come look. But after one glance, his alarm turned to amusment. He calmly reached into the bucket and actually picked the creature up, and removed the hook. He didn’t even flinch when the thing barked. Yes, it barked. Barked... Like a dog... Honest. What I had caught he explained, was a Mud Puppy. Colloquially called a Mud Puppy, Water Dog, or Swamp Siren, its’ proper name is Necturus Maculosus and it is easily one of Arkansas’ most unique residents. Mud Puppies are a species of totally aquatic salamander that is widely distributed across the state. They inhabit lakes, ponds, ditches, creeks and rivers through out Arkansas. A very successful species, they range from Canada to as far south as Georgia. They have teeth and feed on any fish, crayfish, insect or moullsk that doesn’t eat them first. They are far less affected by pollution or water clarity than their cousin the Hellbender. And as if the shock value of their appearance wasn’t enough to make them unique, they have another trait that really sets them apart in the animal kingdom of Arkansas. Whereas most amphibians are more or less dormant in
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If you are preparing to sell your home, here are some great tips from area experts. We have some wonderful realtors in our area, and they were very gracious to help compile information most needed in selling your home for top dollar. R.M. Weaver’s Principal Broker Chelsea Varnell says “clean, clean, clean, declutter and clean some more.” Inside and outside a home needs to shine. Complete ‘honey-do’ lists, have carpets professionally cleaned power-wash the exterior and mulch flowerbeds. Chelsea says people will be looking in your cabinets and closets, so clean these as well. If a seller wants top dollar for their property and a quick sell, put forth the effort to get these results, and you will not be disappointed. Clearview Realty owner Laquida Isaacs reiterates decluttering and removing personal items, such as photos, from your home. If you plan to spend money, invest it in the kitchen and bathrooms. If budget is a concern, resurface countertops with an application over formica that looks like granite, marble or Corian. My favorite piece of advice from Laquida is to change out the toilets, “no squatty potty, get a big boy potty.” Gateway Property Associate Broker Ashley Cook says, “make your home inviting from the outside-in, as first impressions leave lasting impressions.” Declutter, as Ashley says it will have to be packed anyway, so get a head start. Keep your home ‘show ready,’ as agents
try to give as much notice as possible, but occasionally a showing happens with little notice. Making beds in the morning and picking up items help elevate stress for last minute showings. Pay attention to smells, take out the trash, change the litter box and throw a lemon in the garbage disposal. A soft smelling plug-in is a good idea too. Have realistic goals, as your home may sell quickly, or it may take a little time. It takes the right buyer at the right time! Now formally of Coldwell Banker Choice Realty, Brenda Henley (retired) follows the theme of clean, declutter and move extra furniture out, as more square footage means more money in your pocket. Open the blinds and let natural light flood your home. Be sure there are no more than three items on your countertops and be sure everything is in working order. If you have indoor pets, make sure no pet stuff is apparent. These tips will help you get top dollar for your home and hopefully make for a quick sale. Next month, we will focus on tips for buyers with more expert advice from our area realtors. (Disclaimer: If your company is not included, I contacted every real estate company in our area, but a few declined or did not provide any information to the article. Thank you to all who did participate!) N
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A Minute in Mich's Mind Michelle has been a licensed Property/Casualty & Life/ Health agent since 2007. Before joining Randy and the Reichardt Insurance Agency, she was the owner of multiple small businesses. Outside of work Michelle enjoys volunteering, beekeeping, reading, and travel with her family. She loves being mom to daughter Bailey, and fur-kid Abby.
When you don’t know what you don’t know…You need a trusted advisor. I can’t watch TV anymore without having a full-on mental debate with myself concerning the multitude of online insurance companies with catchy commercials asking people to just "call them up and buy some cut-rate insurance ... fast!" It makes me very uncomfortable, knowing what I know about insurance, and knowing how little I knew before I became an agent. Now, I’m not making fun of anyone, and I understand that sometimes a savvy online shopper with correct knowledge of insurance products and claims might fare ok in the online insurance world. However, I talk to people every day who absolutely depend on me, and agents like me, to help them understand and navigate the complex and sometimes complicated world of insurance and its coverages. Online, you’re likely to be pointed in the direction of pricebased purchasing only. We all agree that price is important, but it does not explain the value of a policy, or a company’s ability to pay claims. Those price-based policies might keep you legal to drive in your state, but will they advise you that legal minimum coverages can leave you exposed to financial ruin even in a seemingly small accident? Online insurance companies certainly can’t give you choices, based on 25 years of being in business in your community, and the experience that holding the hands of your neighbors during their claims brings. When you choose an insurance agent in your community you are a person, not a number.
A local agent wants to get to know you; and therefore, understand your unique needs. We want to put in the work that gains your business for the long-term, as well as your referrals. So, how do you find the best fit for your trusted insurance advisor? My best advice is multi-faceted. Here are a few suggestions: 1) ask around --our friends and family usually are happy to share their experiences good and bad; 2) look around/stop in to see how you’re greeted --do you feel welcomed/do their office hours work for you? 3) do they handle multiple lines --types-- of insurance? Can they handle your Auto, Home, Life, Commercial needs? 4) do they have a website? Websites hold a lot of valuable information about your agent, the company/companies they represent, educational blogs, links to file claims and make changes, and to contact each company direct for ease in paying bills, etc. 5) social media --Want to get to know your insurance agent/agency? Watch what they do!-- 6) call and schedule an insurance review. The agent should spend some time asking questions about your family and situation and give you time to ask questions. They will educate you about the insurance needs of your family and give you some choices. An insurance evaluation is free and really should be done yearly even after you find your trusted insurance advisor as this is time to talk about any changes that happen in your life such as marriage, divorce, children, home additions, new security system (which would provide a new discount), new purchases like boats-motorcycles-guns-jewelry. In other words…. find your person, your insurance person. Then talk to them and keep talking. It might not be as fun as shopping in your pajamas, but it will be a much better investment in your future.
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4th annual Joyful Heart Ball The 4th annual Joyful Heart Ball will be held Saturday, February 2nd from 6:00-9:00pm at First United Methodist Church located at 615 E. Main Street in Batesville, AR. The Joyful Heart Ball is a free community dance party thrown especially for people of all ages with special needs. Dates, friends, family, and caregivers are also invited! Attendees are encouraged to dress in formal attire, but are welcome to wear whatever makes them most comfortable. A DJ and photographer round out this family-friendly event. We hope to see you there! Batesville Indoor Triatholon II The City of Batesville Parks and Recreation Department is happy to announce the Batesville Indoor Triathlon II will be hosted at the Batesville Community Center next month on Saturday, February 16th. This will be the second triathlon hosted at the Community Center, with the first having nearly 40 participants for the event which was held last September. The triathlon will consist of a 250-yard swim, 6-mile biking, and 1 and ½ mile running portion. In which all legs will be timed for each participant or relay team. Waves of 10 will begin every 30 minutes starting at 8AM, event check in and packet pick up is at 7AM. Registration is now open and all participants registered before February 4th will receive an event t-shirt. Awards will be given to the top two male and female participants in each of the following age groups 14&U, 15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55+. Along with top 3 male and top 3 female overall. Male and female relays are also available for the upcoming event. Registration is $30 per participant, $25 for Community Center members and the event deadline will be February 15th at 5PM. Sign up online at www.batesvilleparks.com or at the Community Center front desk. Whether you’re in it to win it, challenging a friend, or pushing yourself. The reward of completing a triathlon is the best experience for all! Reach Out & Read The Reach Out & Read is a nationwide program designed to give young children a foundation for success by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read aloud together. The WRHS Children’s Clinic has started this program to give each child a free book during their well-visit checkup. Please contact the Foundation at 870-262-1787, if you would like to make a donation to this program. Gently used books are also accepted. Joy of Living Ladies Bible Study The Joy of Living ladies Bible Study are from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. This community wide, interdenominational Bible Study meets each Tuesday during the school year and is hosted by West Baptist Church. This year the study will focus on the life of Christ. Childcare is provided and all ladies are welcome!
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Newport Justice in Jacksonport Saturday, February 9, Jacksonport State Park presents Justice in Jacksonport: A Real Hott Divorce from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. After enjoying a Southern Style supper at the new visitor center, the audience members will stroll down the promenade to the 1872 Jackson County Courthouse to take part in a living history drama, playing the roles of defendant, witnesses, lawyers, and jurors to determine the fate of Mrs. Hott. Advance registration is required by February 6, at 3:00 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. This event is limited to a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 40 participants. For more information contact Jacksonport State Park at (870)523-2143 or email Jacksonport@Arkansas.com.
Herbal Medicine Workshop Saturday, February 16, Jacksonport State Park is having the 5th Annual Herbal Medicine Workshop from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Advance registration is required by February 14, at 3:00 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. Participants must be 18 years and older. The 5 ½ hour workshop will have a minimum of 10 participants and a maximum of 25 participants. Lunch is not provided. All participants will take home generous samples of the items they make. The workshop will explore 19th century remedies and nostrums that were available locally and compounded in the home. For more information contact Jacksonport State Park at (870)523-2143 or email Jacksonport@Arkansas.com. Manna Manna Food Pantry is located in the Newport Pentecostal Church of God at 205 Ray Street in Newport. They open every Tuesday at 8 a.m. until food is gone. First Tuesday of every month is for Jackson County pickups only. 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. If your community is not represented here, please send us any upcoming event information and we will be happy to share with our other communities/ eyeonjoseph@ gmail.com. N
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Lindley’s Favorite Cornbread Ala Mamoo 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.
Our daughter, Lindley Barnett, is a good cook and enjoys baking breads of all types, just as her Dad does. We love her cornbread, which is always just right – crusty on the bottom, golden on top, and very tasty. She adapted this recipe from her grandmother Thelma Conditt Slaughter’s (Sandy’s mother) tried and true recipe and when she is at our house we always ask her to make the cornbread. The original recipe used sweet milk, but Lindley likes the tang that buttermilk adds. Use a small cast iron skillet for baking. 1 cup white cornmeal ¼ cup sifted all purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 large egg 1 cup (about) buttermilk Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Put 2 tablespoons
vegetable oil in skillet. Place skillet in oven to heat, hot enough to make the cornbread batter sizzle when you pour it in. Watch to make sure oil doesn’t burn. Mix all dry ingredients in bowl. Add slightly beaten egg. Add buttermilk slowly. Mix and pour into hot skillet. Bake until corn bread is light golden brown on top, about 30 minutes. Perfect with a summer meal that includes fresh tomatoes and vegetables from the garden. Yum! But, also a great winter treat when you need something warm around your bones. N
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Seniors, Can We Talk?
Re-cap
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?’.
Do you like to have a re-cap and look back at last year so you can hopefully learn something or avoid making the same mistakes over and over again? Sure cannot hurt and might even help! Whether you reviewed your Medicare Prescription plan or not, did you review your Prescription benefits to avoid surprises? I’ve already gotten a few calls saying they just found out their premium changed. Since the Annual Election (enrollment) Period ended December 7, it’s too late to make any changes for 2019. Information about the 2019 version of your plan was provided in your Annual Notice of Change information mailed to you in early October. This included your 2019 premium and the amount of the deductible. A 2019 formulary book was also mailed. These will prove to be valuable resources for the year. You may have gotten a lot of mail during that time but it’s really important to read all the information your Prescription plan sends you. Formulary book? That’s the book that shows the prescriptions your plan covers and what tier they are in. The tier indicates how much your co-pay will be when you get your prescription filled. If “the dog ate your formulary book”, call
the customer service number on the back of your ID card and request another book be mailed to you. To help manage the costs of your prescriptions, you may want to take this book with you when you go to the doctor. Taking some new prescriptions this year? Diagnosed with a new illness or condition? If so, how will these affect you and your medical costs? If you are healthy and energetic, what are you going to do to stay that way? Eat more chocolate? - dark chocolate, of course! Did you have your 2018 annual wellness checkup? Have you scheduled your 2019 annual wellness checkup? If so, you’re on top of things. . . if not, call your doctor’s office now. This visit may help find a minor condition that can easily be treated before it develops into a major situation. Don’t forget to take a list of your prescriptions to your appointment (and maybe include over-the-counter medications as well). Got some questions or concerns you’ve intended to ask your doctor? Make a list of any changes you’ve noticed as well as all your current existing health conditions. Reflect on last year. What do you wish you’d done differently? What would you like to do differently this year? Explore options for making those changes. Make a list to guide you through the things you want to consider and things you want to make certain that you do. I’m a big list maker, are you? Hopefully you have a team of advisors (doctor, pharmacist, insurance agent) who you depend on. When was the last time you called and thanked them? As you recap 2018 and think of something you’d like to talk about, call 501-868-6650 and say “Caroline, can we talk?” N
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Cooking and Baking with Essential Oils
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.
An essential oil is a natural compound extracted from plants. They are typically obtained through the method of distillation. However, each brand has their own method of growing, extracting, and packaging the oil, varying its quality. Regardless, a good quality essential oil can greatly benefit your health through a variety of ways. As a baker, I personally enjoy baking with foodgrade essential oils. They add maximum flavor, smell, and nutrition without using artificial ingredients. In addition, they help control fungal and bacterial growth in foods. However, there are a couple of rules pertaining to cooking with oils. Adding just a couple drops of essential oil to your food is typically enough. Diluting it in a carrier oil, such as olive or coconut oil, helps bring out more of its properties and makes it go farther. Add the essential oil to the food after it has been cooked, as the oils should not be exposed to high cooking temperatures. Of course, always make sure the essential oil is food-grade before ingesting. Using essential oils in cooking and baking are as easy and simple as using salt and pepper. When cooking, it is best to start with the spices and herbs that you already use, such as oregano, basil and black pepper.
A lot of people use them on their salads. Simply add a couple drops of your favorite herb to olive oil, mix well, and pour over salad. Soups benefit greatly from oils like black pepper, celery seed, carrot seed, and other herbs. Spices like ginger and turmeric taste great in stir fries and curries. Just add a couple drops to pan and stir well before serving. When baking with essential oils, remember that the sky is the limit when creating unique flavors and nutrition. For example, scones made with lavender essential oil and topped with fresh rosemary is a great way to kickstart brain activity and mental awareness. Adding just a couple drops of essential oil to the product before being baked or at the end of the candy-making process should be enough to enhance the product. Several basic examples of how Hananel Bakery uses them include some of their most popular products. A personal favorite among customers are lemon bars made with lemon essential oil. A unique vegan royal icing and cake frosting is made using citrus essential oil. Black pepper essential oil is used in breads to boost the body’s antioxidant levels. Even one of the dog treat flavors are made with peppermint essential oil. The bakery’s best-sellers are those made with essential oil, and most people never know. Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways, but cooking and baking with them will enhance the food’s quality, flavor, shelf life, and nutrition. A couple drops of oil added to your meal or dessert will be enough to satisfy your taste buds, so do not be afraid to try something new the next time you are in the kitchen. N
Local Faces Hot Chocolate at Eagle Mountain Elementary Pam Baxter Eagle Mountain Principal, Mr. Byron Difani, delivers hot chocolate to every students at school as promised if they reach their goal of 2000 canned goods for Christmas Brings Hope. The students exceeded that by over a 1000 cans and brought in 3020 cans for Christmas Brings Hope. N
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Snow Ball Frenzy at Eagle Mountain Elementary Pam Baxter Late last year, Eagle Mountain Elementary held it’s Snowball Frenzy Event for the students. It is a rewards party for those students who have exhibited good behavior by being responsible, respectful and safe. The event had a sled and tire slide down the hill, a snowball cannon, snowball target throwing, snow music, chocolate covered marshmallows, icy drinks, and gifts to purchase with their tickets earned through good behavior. N Vice-Principal Janetta Castleman is getting a helping push from teacher aide, Jackie Hodge on the sliding hill.
5th grade students, Selvin Sales starts sliding down the hill on an inner tube while Adam Bailey gets prepared to slide and Lane Penn and Dalton Lee wait their turn.
5th grade student, James Bailey Shoots the Snowball cannon with the help of teacher, Susan Parkers and aide, Margie Stroud.
Teacher aide, Kalum Douglas is testing out the sled on the sliding hill before the students try it.
5th grade students, River McCoy starts his slide down the hill on the inner tube while Lane Penn, Adam Bailey, and Caidyn Richardson wait their turn.
5th grader, Addisyn Davis shoots the snowball cannon with the help of teacher, Susan Parker and teacher aide Margie Stroud.
Music Teacher, Gloria Brown plays winter music for the students in the gym while they play games and activities.
Teachers Erin Ivy with the help of Briley Stalker, and Teighlor McBride make chocolate covered marshmallow snowball sticks for the students to eat.
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Lyon College President Dr. W. Joseph King announced the addition of men’s lacrosse and introduced the team’s new head coach, Monty Curtis, at a press conference Thursday, December 6.
A post-grad baseball program, a golf club warmer and a hemp farming operation were among the ideas pitched by entrepreneurship students Tuesday, December 10, in an Enactus business pitch Recently, Lyon College’s chapter of the senior honor society Mortar Board announced it competition. will start an annual “Last Lecture” series. For the series, Mortar Board invites a faculty Eight teams presented their ideas to an member to give their hypothetical last lecture. audience that included Batesville Mayor Associate Professor of History Dr. Mark Wallace was the first faculty member to Rick Elumbaugh, Parks Director Jeff participate in the series. On Tuesday, December 5, he gave his last lecture, “Life After Owens, area business owners and other Death: The Restorative Power of Teaching." students.
Balloon Races at Eagle Mountain Elementary Pam Baxter The 4th graders at Eagle Mountain STEAM Lab and Science classes are studying about force and motion. They decided to have balloon races to demonstrate Newton’s Third Law, “For every action(force) in nature there is an equal and opposite reaction”. As the air goes out the back it forces the balloon forward. They gave several other examples of Newton’s Third Law and also examined other factors that contributed to a win or loss. N STEAM Teacher, Pam Baxter and 4th grade Science Teacher, Leslie Hall, work with students to get their track set up and the balloons attached to the string track for the race. Students from Left are Melody Garcia. Rourke Sevier, Nelly Villa and Stevie Carter and Wren Wyatt on the right. 24 Bald Knob . Batesville . Bradford . Cave City . Melbourne . Mnt. View . Newport . Newark . Southside . Sulphur Rock . Swifton . Sidney . Tuckerman
Bank of Cave City Ribbon Cutting Shelly Hendrix A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Bank of Cave City, Batesville Branch, Tuesday, January 8, 2019. The Bank of Cave City is a full service bank, which offers loans, checking and savings accounts, quality customer service, and poultry loans. For more information please visit them at 1141 East Main Street or contact them at 870-793-2717. Ambassadors in attendance included: Bridget Goforth (Bank of Cave City), Julie Hinkle (Bank of Cave City), Jeanne Roepcke (Batesville School District), Ashley Engles (Citizens Bank), Cliff Brown (First Community Bank), Pasha Alexander (First Community Bank), Rachael Fisher (First Community Bank), Alan Price (FNBC), Rena Sanders (FNBC), Genafer Foree (Goodwill Industries), Brittney Harris (Independence County Off Road), Jennifer Green (Lyon College), Lisa Pinkston (Network of Community Options), Cara Richmond (Peco Foods), Brook Cossey (Rawk Imprinting, LLC), Kim Whitten (UACCB), Josh Conlee (UAMS North Central), Ashley Johnson (White River Health System Foundation), Chad Whitaker (White River Now), and Gena Ries (White River Now). N
Blue & You Foundation awards $60,520 to WRHS WRHS News Letter
Gary Paxson (WRHS CEO) and Todd Holt (Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield Regional Executive).
The 2019 grant awarded to WRHS will support the Telemedicine Project for the purchase of two satellite backpacks for telemedicine activities in areas with little or no broadband support. Whether helping to train nurses, supporting community gardens and food programs, providing opioid intervention or funding dental services for the needy, the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas touches the lives of many Arkansans. “Our grants this year went to programs across the state that address such issues as nutrition and exercise, food insecurity, emergency medical services and medical professional education,” said Patrick O’Sullivan, executive director of the Blue & You Foundation. The Blue & You Foundation awards grants annually to non-profit or governmental organizations and programs that positively affect the health of Arkansans. In its 17 years of operation, the Blue & You Foundation has awarded $33 million to 1,566 health improvement programs in Arkansas. N
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Friends Complete One Leg of Educational Journey, Prepare for Next Hannah Keller Flanery As co-workers at ConAgra Foods, Denise Binkley and Trisha Venegas never imaged their career path would turn in a completely different direction. “I had worked there for 24 years,” Binkley said. “Trisha had been there for 18 years. We were going to retire from there.” Venegas said it was an eye-opening experience when the company closed in 2015, and she and Binkley lost their jobs. “I had thought about going to college after I had my daughter but never enrolled. When we were laid off, my husband said, ‘This is your chance,’” Venegas said. Venegas and Binkley enrolled in the practical nursing program at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. They completed the program and earned their license as practical nurses. On Dec. 7, the duo crossed the stage once more, this time as graduates of UACCB’s registered nursing program. Both earned the Perfect Attendance Award in both nursing programs, and Binkley won the Academic Achievement Award when she graduated from the practical nursing program. Binkley said both she and Venegas were proud of their accomplishments. “We still have to do our boards, but it feels good to have passed and be done with the program,” she said. “It’s one of the hardest things we’ve ever done.” Venegas and Binkley credit their success in the nursing programs to their friendship and teamwork. “It’s very important to have a partner. We text each other every day and hold each other accountable. It’s worked out really well,” Venegas said. The two are well-matched in their academic strengths and weaknesses. For example, Binkley said that while math is her weak spot, Venegas excels in that area and was able to help her understand the material. Likewise, Venegas said Binkley was stronger in English composition, so she would ask Binkley to proofread her papers for her. “It was the same for the nursing program. Some areas she understood better than me, and some I understood better than her, so we were able to help each other through the program. We very rarely got confused about the same subject,” Binkley said. Venegas and Binkley are both employed at White River Medical Center. Binkley said she is interested in pursuing diabetes education, while Venegas said she would love to work in the wound clinic. And their educational journey together has not reached its end. “We’re going to go for our bachelor of nursing degrees. She didn’t really give me a choice since I talked her into enrolling in the nursing program when she was only one semester away from earning her business degree,” Venegas said laughing. Binkley started taking classes part-time in 2006 at UACCB originally seeking a business degree before she enrolled in the nursing program with Venegas who had
not taken any college courses at that point. Binkley adjusted her schedule so she and Venegas could have some of the same classes together. “She had to catch up to me a little bit, but we’re in this together,” Binkley said. When asked what the future would hold, Venegas and Binkley both agreed they would probably be teammates throughout their careers. “We would never hold the other back from an opportunity, but we’ll probably follow each other through our careers. We’ll always have someone to count on and ask for advice. Teamwork is such an important part of any process, especially when you are dealing with lives. It’s not about just you. It’s about making sure the patient is cared for,” Binkley said. Their college experience was connected through more than just their nursing classes. Binkley and Venegas were both members of the UACCB Multicultural Student Association, involved in the TRIO program on campus, and tutored. Venegas was also involved in the Career Pathways Initiative. The two women also have children who were attending UACCB while they were working their way through the nursing programs. Binkley said they plan to enroll in Arkansas State University’s online BSN program by the spring 2020 semester, but both agreed they would like to take a break from school to be able to spend time with their families. Like many other aspects of their lives, their advice to new nursing students is the same. “It’s tough, but if you want it, go for it,” Binkley said. Venegas added, “If you really want it, you can make it happen.” N
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The Reach Out & Read is a nationwide program designed to give young children a foundation for success by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read aloud together. The WRHS Children's Clinic has started this program to give each child a free book during their well-visit checkup. Please contact the Foundation at 870-262-1787, if you would like to make a donation to this program. Gently used books are also accepted. N
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Batesville Help and Hope Andrew E. Lane History What is Batesville Help and Hope? I’m glad you asked. This organization is a resource in Independence County that many people do not know about. Batesville Help and Hope is a non-profit food pantry and clothing center located in Batesville, Arkansas. Incorporated in 1987, Help and Hope was created to be a distribution center of food and clothing to those in need in Independence County. In the beginning, it operated in a remodeled building on Broad Street. Then in 1994 Help and Hope moved to its current location at 2622 East Main Street. Help and Hope consists of a 15 member volunteer Board of Directors, paid Executive Director, and volunteers. Our amazing volunteers perform a wide variety of tasks including registering patrons, preparing food boxes, sorting clothes, and helping to maintain the building and grounds. Where does the food come from? Most of the food distributed by Help and Hope comes from the Arkansas Food Bank and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The organization also receives donations from several local grocery stores, businesses, and private donations but more donations are greatly needed in order to help meet the growing need due to the rise in food insecurity in Arkansas.
Contact Us In person during hours of operation. Address: 2622 East Main Street, Batesville, Arkansas 72501 Hours: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 8:00 a.m. to Noon • Call us at (870) 793-9181 • E-mail: helpandhope@suddenlinkmail.com • Send us a message on Facebook: Batesville Help and Hope Thank you to all of our current donors and volunteers! Your continued support allows Help and Hope to provide a valuable resource to those in need in our community. N
Services Help and Hope provides boxes of food each month to help supplement the food needs of residents in Independence County with limited financial means. Boxes consist mainly of nonperishable food which is supplemented with meat and other items that are available depending on donations. Patrons also have access to clothing free of charge. In 2018 Help and Hope was able to provide food to approximately 750 households and 1,700 patrons each month. That comes out to just over 9,000 boxes of food for the year! These boxes went to over 9,000 households and helped feed approximately 20,300 patrons. Clothing was also provided to approximately 2,900 households which helped to clothe over 9,000 patrons. How can you help? • Become a volunteer • Donate food or clothing • Hold a food drive or fund raising event • Become a member of the Friends of Help and Hope • Tell your friends, neighbors, and co-workers about Help and Hope Want to become a volunteer but are not available during our normal hour of operations? Contact us to find out about other volunteer opportunities.
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Dollars for Doggies Benefitting HSIC Deanna Green Randy and Michelle Reichardt received a Christmas gift that keeps on giving. In their honor, Randy Reichardt Insurance Agency staff created an ongoing fundraiser to raise “dollars for doggies.” The fundraiser will continue throughout 2019 and its primary purpose is to raise operating funds for Humane Society of Independence County. In the month of December 2018, the agency staff, customers, family and friends raised $800 for HSIC. Board members gathered just before the New Year to accept the donation at the agency. “This fundraiser started when we were discussing a Christmas gift for Randy and Michelle; they are so generous to us and we wanted to do something for them that was unique,” said office manager, Laura Holder. “We know Michelle’s fur-baby, Abby, is so special to her and she wishes every dog could have ‘the life of Abby’ so this gift was a perfect way to honor them.” The Humane Society Of Independence County is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping animals in our county. Its purpose is to rescue and provide a safe shelter for abandoned, abused, homeless and unwanted dogs and cats within the county; and secure loving, stable homes for them through adoption and fostering. A community goal is to reduce the unwanted pet population by encouraging the spaying/neutering of all dogs and cats through education and awareness. A portion of the dollars raised were donations made by Randy and Michelle in memory of friends and family pets who passed away or “crossed the rainbow bridge” during the past couple of years. “We’d love to see others do the same thing, consider giving Valentine donation in honor of the fur-baby who keeps your heart warm this winter,”
suggested Michelle Reichardt. “We were so thrilled with the gift our staff made in our honor and we hope others will join us as we continue to raise operating funds for those sweet animals at HSIC.” “The animals at HSIC require care and resources 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so as you can imagine, the operating expenses are very costly, “stated Lisa Lambert, board member. “Having extra funds available for general operating expenses is such a tremendous blessing. Yes, we always need items like food, blankets, cleaning supplies, cat litter, kennels, etc. and we’re so grateful to each person who donates these but our operating budget is literally what pays the utilities, insurance, veterinarian bills, vaccines/medications, staff salaries, facility needs and so on.” “We are grateful for the community’s support of Dollars for Doggies, especially thankful to work with such bighearted employees who share our love of pets as well as realizing the blessing of giving,” Randy Reichardt added. “I’ve always said, if I won the lottery, animal shelters would get a huge chunk of the money … until then, HSIC will continue to have my personal support.” Anyone wishing to donate to “Dollars for Doggies” may do so at The Humane Society of Independence County during operating hours, on their website or through PayPal as well as Randy Reichardt Insurance Agency during operating hours. Gift acknowledgements will be mailed to anyone (or their pet) being honored or memorialized. For more information about The Humane Society of Independence County please visit their website at https:// www.hsicshelter.org; information about the Dollars for Doggies ongoing fundraiser may be directed to HSIC or any of the staff at Randy Reichardt Insurance Agency. N
Self Defense Class Mandy Curtwright
Photo Back Row: Terri Wantulok, Lauren McCarty, Alicia McAnally, Laura Holder, Mary Chambers, Deanna Green (RRIA staff) Front Row: Anna Hogan, Homer Solis, Lisa Lambert and Paula Stewart with Randy and Michelle Reichardt.
Ladies Self Defense Class that was held on Thursday, January 17 at Natural State Running. They hosted a free class with Scott Lancaster.
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Group shot in the loft from the Rocky Horror Picture Show NYE Celebration That Main Street Batesville hosted.
Main Street Stuff Mandy Curtwright
Joe Shell speaks with Judge Reinhold upon the Melba Stage!
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68th National Square Dance Convention® Convention Schedule Connie Keener (Check your Daily Programs) All activities are under ONE ROOF within the Renaissance Waverly Hotel & Cobb Galleria Centre. If this is your first, you probably want to go to our website www.68nsdc.com and see YOUR 1ST CONVENTION and download the 2-page flier. Even if it’s your first or 50th, there are many activities you will want to enjoy. You must register for the National Convention, to attend go to the website and download the registration form. Order your Program Book w/Daily Schedule on the Registration Long Form. This will provide you minute by minute schedule of the convention and all the exciting events. Below are a few of the Key Events to plan to attend, check your Dailies for additional details and events. Suggested Dress: Daytime – Casual. After 6:00 pm - Appropriate Dance Attire. The National Convention includes many dancing styles (Squares, Rounds, Contra, Lines), attendees are requested to dress accordingly. Please no shorts or tank tops in the evening. Tuesday, June 25th 8:00 – 10:00 pm: Welcome to Atlanta Trail End Dance. Admission: $10.00. Callers: Tony Oxendine, Jerry Story, Ben Bower, Gary Shoemake, and Jack Pladdys. Cobb Galleria Centre, Exhibition Hall A. 8:00 – 10:00 pm: Contra Energizer Dance with band. Admission: TBA. Location: Waverly Hotel, Kennesaw Ballroom. Wednesday, June 26th 1:00 – 4:00 pm (Tentative): Welcome to Atlanta Fun Dance sponsored by the 68th NSDC. Location: TBA. 5:00 pm: Opening Ceremony and the raising of the Peach. Location: John Williams Ballroom, Cobb Galleria Centre. 5:30 pm the “Welcome to Atlanta! Fried Chicken Buffet” will open. Both the buffet and John Berry concert requires advanced tickets ($49.00 for both). Location: Exhibition Hall C, Cobb Galleria Centre. * 7:00 pm join us for a private concert with Grammy Award Winning Country Artist, John Berry. Advance Ticket Required (Concert Only: $25.00). Location: John Williams Ballroom, Cobb Galleria Centre. 8:00 – 10:00 pm – Mainstream Hall - Live Band, Exhibition Hall A, Cobb Galleria. 8:00 – 10:00 pm – Plus Hall, Exhibition Hall B, Cobb Galleria Centre. 8:00 – 10:00 pm – Rounds, Grand Ballroom III – IV, Waverly Hotel. 8:00 – 10:00 pm – Contra Hall, Kennesaw Ballroom, Waverly Hotel. N
Area Schools Win State Tournament Bids Kyle Christopher The Arkansas Activities Association met in Little Rock recently to determine the 2019 AAA Regional and State Tournament sites. Three local schools were awarded events that are set to take place in the coming months. Batesville School District will host the 4A State Track meet scheduled for April 30th. The Southside School District received both the 4A Regional Tournament as well as the State Tournament for Baseball and Softball set to take place on May 2nd through May 4th and May 9th through May 11th. Southside will also host the 4A State Soccer Tournament again this year which will also occur on May 9th through May 11th. Izard County Consolidated School District was awarded the 1A State Basketball Tournament which will take place on February 26th through March 2nd. “We are extremely grateful to our area school administrators and athletic staff for their willingness to take on events of this kind. Tournaments of this size require a lot of resources and staff to host, however, they have a tremendous economic impact on our community” said Kyle Christopher, Tourism Director at the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce. “We look forward to partnering with each of these school districts, area restaurants, and lodging facilities to ensure each event is a success and that our visitors from across the state receive a warm welcome.” N
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Unity Health Harris
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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.
Unity Health – Harris Medical Center would like to introduce Dr. Omar Aziz to the Jackson community. Aziz is an OBGYN at Harris Medical Center in Newport. Q: What are your specialized areas? A: Obstetrics and Gynecology Q: Where did you previously practice? A: In the UK and at University Medical Center, part of Texas Tech Health Science Center in Lubbock Q: What are your hobbies? A: Yes, lots! Skiing, biking, tennis, ice skating, running, playing the guitar Q: What is your favorite movie? A: The Godfather Q: What is a fun fact about you? A: I speak four languages: English and Arabic fluently, and French and Spanish intermediately Q: What are you most excited about with joining the local community and Unity Health? A: The hospital staff made me feel I was part of a family. Welcome to Jackson County Dr. Aziz! To make an appointment or for more information call (870) 523-3289 or visit www.unity-health.org/harrismedical-center . N
Knit Caps for Newborns at Unity Health-Harris Medical Center With Valentine's Day just around the corner, Unity Health-Harris Medical Center is taking part in a special initiative to celebrate American Heart Month. 'Little Hats, Big Hearts' is a program designed by the american Heart Association in collaboration with The Children's Heart Foundation, to provide infants with red knit or crocheted caps, born during the month of February. The Unity Health-Harris Medical Center Auxiliary will provide new moms and babies at the New Life Center in Newport, with their own handmade hats. The hats are created with cotton or acrylic yarn and are machine washable and dryable. Through this program, not only do babies receive adorable, handmade hats, but parents also receive information regarding heart health for themselves and their new bundle of joy. The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness, provide resources and help inform families of the important issues of heart disease and congenital heart defects. The campaign began in 2014 in Chicago to increase awareness of the leading killer of Americans, heart disease and congenital heart defects. It has now spread to 40 states in the U.S. and hopes to reach the entire nation. This project will help parents to be proactive in considering their own heart health and the heart health of their children. Witness these tiny hats making a major difference to patients and families throughout the Unity Health System. To learn how you can help or for more information on the campaign, visit www.heart.org or call Unity Health Marketing Department at 870.512.3081 to learn more N
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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 farmers plan for the 2019 crop, one of the considerations should be the fertility program. Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are usually the first nutrients that come to mind. These are the macronutrients, those generally required in larger amounts by plants. Secondary nutrients and micronutrients are needed by plants in lesser amounts and are often considered “addons� to the fertilizer recommendation, but in certain situations they can be just as important in protecting yield potential as micronutrients. This month I’ll discuss those micronutrients and secondary nutrients most needed in our area and when we most commonly expect positive responses. Zinc is probably the first micronutrient that comes to mind in our area. Fertilizer zinc is commonly needed for rice and corn, especially on sandy and silt loam soils where pH has been increased by irrigation with water high in calcium carbonate. There are several sources which can be used. Straight granular sources can be used preplant incorporated and can be effective in building soil test zinc. The Microessentials MESZ granular product contains 12 percent nitrogen, 40 percent phosphorus, 10 percent sulfur, and 1 percent zinc. Good distribution of zinc with this product is a benefit in that zinc is incorporated into every granule and applied at typically a 100 to 150 pound per acre rate. Foliar sources can be applied to young plants before deficiencies are seen or in worse case scenarios after the deficiency is seen. Seed treatment zinc can also be effective for rice especially in
fields where mild deficiencies occur. Boron is the other micronutrient that we often have to supplement with fertilizer. Boron is often needed in soybeans on those high pH sandy and silt loam soils, similar to the soils that we see zinc deficiency on. Like zinc, both granular and foliar sources of boron can be used successfully. Granular boron should be applied preplant and incorporated thoroughly into the soil. Aspire is an excellent granular source of boron. It is a combination of 58 percent potassium and 0.5 percent boron incorporated into the same fertilizer granule. Just like the Microessentials MESZ product for zinc, the fact that boron is in every fertilizer granule allows for better distribution of the boron at the typical rate of 100 pounds of Aspire per acre. Foliar boron can be effective and can be applied to small soybeans mixed in a herbicide application. Salvage foliar applications are often not that effective. Sulfur is a secondary nutrient meaning it is typically needed in smaller amounts than macronutrients but larger amounts than micronutrients. Sulfur is a very mobile nutrient meaning that it is most often a problem on those sandy and sandy loam soils that are very leachable. The crops most affected are grass crops such as wheat and corn, and to a lesser extent rice. The most commonly used source of sulfur is granular ammonium sulfate with an analysis of 21-0-0-24 sulfur. The Microessentials MESZ product contains 10 percent sulfur and can be of benefit. If knifing fertilizer into corn, liquid sulfur can be effective and applied at some pretty significant rates. For more information, feel free to contact me through Farmers Supply Association at 870-318-0739 (cell), my e-mail is randychlapecka@gmail.com. N
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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.
It turns out that Snoop Dogg had it right, although he wasn’t exactly talking about budgeting his money to make a better life for himself and his family, he still made an excellent point. You have to have your mind on your money, and be thinking about what on earth your money is going to do every month. You can’t just spend and spend and then wonder where it went. You have to make a budget (that dreaded word). I read something this weekend that said only 40% of Americans make out a budget every month. WOW. We are constantly tempted by the next big thing, and the shinier car. My own child, Cole, got a Financial Peace Jr. kit for Christmas (because when your single mama is obsessed with building a good life for you, you gotta have your money on your mind too, sorry about that), and he is getting a weekly commission for working. He used to get an allowance, and while that is fantastic if you do that, that is NOT real life. No one pays me to sit around and do nothing all day. It turns out my boss expects me to hit the ground running at work each day (true story, sometimes kids and parents meet me at my car and we walk in, problem solving together! Some of my best parent and kid conferences happen at church, at the grocery store and on the soccer fields. I will take parent contact whenever I can get it). So far this year, he has made the connection that when he does more work, he gets paid more, but this last week he was kind of being lazy and only made $3.25. He was pretty horrified, but I did not let up. January is always a no spend month for me, and people are horrified at first. “What are you going to do??? You have to eat!!”. Yes. We do a full inventory of our pantry, freezer and fridge, and then only buy staples. Over the Christmas holidays, I found myself at the grocery store 3-4 times a week, and that is nuts. I get so tired of spending money, albeit some of it is really happy spending, like getting that deep dish pizza on our fun day out, and making special food for Christmas. But after the holidays, my budget is typically shot. So back to the no spending and back to my budget. A budget isn’t really a punishment, but some people act like it is, which cracks me up a little. I would rather pack my lunch and cook dinner at home, and go on vacation this summer. You are basically saying no to yourself right now, so that you can say yes later on. (We love to swim with the stingrays every summer, and that costs the same amount as if we stopped eating out for a month. That’s a no brainer! I would rather see that joy on my animal hugger’s face than eat greasy fast food) Each month, I write out a budget for my family, and you can do this in a variety of ways. I love to write it out, but there are a lot of free digital options available. There are some that cost a little bit, but whhhhyyyy would you
pay for that, when you’re trying to do right by your money? If you do not have online banking with an app, where you can check your account daily, do that today. That’s how I discover hidden subscriptions to apps I forgot I had, and weird charges. It is not your bank’s job to monitor your account every day, it’s yours. It’s the same story with your credit. Most credit card companies offer a free monitoring service, but if not, you can monitor yours at Creditkarma. com, for free. Here’s how my process typically goes every month, usually around the 1st, since I get paid monthly on the 10th. I like to divide my monthly budget into the following four categories; (1) home, car and student loan (big ticket items) (2) insurance (homeowners and car) (3) utilities and (4) credit and medical payments I write down my income for the month, which, since I am on salary my paycheck is the same, which helps with budgeting, and then I add any extra income I have in there, $$ from writing, etc. I like to make a category for extra expenses too, Cole’s birthday is in February, so that will be a category in itself, with pizza for wild little boys, and a birthday surprise (and dog adoption event! We are pumped!). You have to tell your money where to go each month, or you will get to the end of the month and remember you have 4 bills to pay. In life before Cole, I spent and spent and spent and then was frustrated when I didn’t know where my money went. My dad is a list maker who always stays on top of the check register, and even though he did teach me about finances, I used to be what people called an “emotional spender”. So silly, really. Now I can rationalize that I would rather have money at the end of my month to save for something amazing, than new clothes and a bag every month. I am in the midst of brainstorming a finance day for
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Sugarloaf Heritage Council Master Naturalists Seek Nature Lovers with Class Robin Harris is a retired IT professional from Katy Texas. Last year she relocated to Heber Springs. She was invited to serve on the board of the Sugarloaf Heritage Council after producing the “Sugarloaf Restoration” YouTube about the work the group had done. The president of the group recently retired and left Robin meeting minutes from the last 10 years. This story was compiled from the minutes and also from interviews.
What is a Master Naturalist anyway?” Well, the answer may depend on which one you talk to. They’re all volunteers, but their interests range widely. Some really enjoy cleaning up area hiking trails, while others have fun looking for tiny critters in local creeks. Some like identifying and mapping native plants and wildlife in state parks. Others derive satisfaction from coaxing wildflowers to bloom in a meadow or cultivating native and other plants useful to early Ozark inhabitants. However, they all love learning more about nature, while doing what they can to keep the natural state natural. And every fall they start hunting for more likeminded individuals. The Foothills Chapter of the Arkansas Master Naturalists (FAMN) recently opened applications for a new class of volunteers for 2019, according to chapter president Larry Fliss. The course for “Naturalists in Training” begins
January 26 and concludes with graduation May 6. The application form and class schedule are available on this web page: http://wordpress.arkansasmasternaturalists. org/how-do-i-join/. (Scroll down to “FAMN.”) FAMN members also organize purely recreational activities, such as hiking trips on area nature trails and float trips, he added. Ongoing projects include monthly stream water monitoring. Stream team members evaluate local creeks by testing water chemistry and collecting and counting bugs and other critters in five different creeks and rivers. Another team has been identifying and mapping GPS locations of wild plants and animals. Their observations have been gathered in a database that nature lovers can search on the Internet. “We host a variety of volunteer opportunities,” Fliss says, “and many of our members work on more than one team.” New members’ classes begin January 21. Of the 80 hours offered, only 40 hours are required to become a certified Master Naturalist. The class is limited to 30 applicants, so Fliss urges interested persons to apply soon. For more information, prospective volunteers may contact Larry Fliss at lrfliss@hotmail.com or 501-3397477 N
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Tiffany Cossey Kacey Burge graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, and later received her Master of Art degree in Professional Writing from Chatham University. She has had a successful writing and editing career as both an on-staff writer, as well as on a freelance basis for almost a decade. She has written dozens of features for a Southwest Florida Lifestyles publication, as well as a wide array of content for the web. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family. Kacey is a health and fitness enthusiast, yoga aficionado and animal lover.
A Beacon, A Benefactor Named a “Leader in Patient Care” by the American Health Council and aptly described as “Supermom” by those who know her personally, Tiffany Cossey wears a lot of hats at home, at work and in the community. As the owner of No Limits Therapy in Batesville, an outpatient clinic offering speech, occupational and physical therapy for children and young adults, this speech language pathologist offers her clients and their families something more. The driving passion behind her work is tied directly to her personal story, making her a source of inspiration (and hope) to many. Tiffany Cossey is a picture of strength and tenacity as she does life as a full-time therapist, community activist and a mom to a child with a developmental disability. The Pivotal Moment Cossey was born and raised on a small family farm in the Magness/Newark area where she was taught the value of hard work at an early age. As part of a close-knit family, her grandparents and parents all led by example, teaching her and her older brother the importance of a good work ethic. She applied these lessons in the job she had as a teenager at Walmart and in her academic work as well. After graduation from high school, she was off to college with hopes of becoming an elementary school teacher when her great grandmother suffering a stroke would significantly change her life’s course. “I observed a speech therapist assist her with her swallowing and speech that were affected by her cerebrovascular accident,” Cossey shares. She was so inspired by watching the therapist work that she quickly changed her major from education to speech-language pathology, graduating in May 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders. After working a short time as a Speech Therapy Assistant at Cedar Ridge School District, in December 2007 she earned her Master’s degree in Communication Disorders from Arkansas State University. Cossey worked for Life Springs Therapy, LLC where she was a traveling therapist at skilled nursing facilities, working with adults and geriatric patients at Rolling Hills in Southside (now Mountain Meadows), Oakdale in Judsonia and Birdhaven in Searcy. Soon, she decided she wanted to stay closer to home and began working for Amedisys Home Health where she would spend the next 5 years. During this time, the course of her life would make another significant and impactful turn with the birth of her son, Griffin and his subsequent Autism
Cover Story diagnosis. Steering the Course Griffin was born with a unilateral cleft lip and cleft of the soft palate that would require several surgeries to repair. The first of Griffin’s surgeries would take place when he was just a day shy of turning 2 months old. “Handing my sweet and perfect baby over to complete strangers was incredibly difficult for us,” Cossey recalls, “but our fabulous cleft team nurse, Emily Copeland, made us feel at ease that she would take excellent care of Griffin.” The outpouring of love and support for the family was undeniable as Griffin’s ENT surgeon, Dr. Lisa Buckmiller, said he had the largest number of visitors in the waiting room that she had ever seen. Post-surgery was tough for the Cosseys’ as Griffin experienced respiratory distress from the Morphine that was administered for the pain and, due to the strong sedation effects, he was also unable to stay awake long enough to eat. “I requested that a doctor come talk to us about a medication change,” Cossey says. “Thankfully an ENT intern listened to my mother’s intuition, changed him to Tylenol 3, and once the morphine was out of his system, it was like Griffin woke up to a whole new world.” He was able to start eating through a syringe and rubber tubing and the family was finally able to take him home, but not without further challenges to face upon his release from the hospital. To protect the stitches in his upper lip from the surgery, Griffin had to wear “no no’s”, which were tiny arm splints that kept his arms from bending. “It was a tough week because Griffin was used to snuggling up to me to sleep,” Cossey shares. Another surgery involving bilateral tube placement in his ears and repair of his cleft of the soft palate took place several months later and were successful. Since then he has had some dental surgeries and another set of tubes placed. The family makes trips to ACH every 6-9 months for check ups with ENT, Speech and Audiology. Griffin will have more surgeries in his future that will involve a bone graft of his upper gums within the next several years and a rhinoplasty when he is between 16-18 years of age. Leaps and Setbacks With Invaluable Lessons While it had been a difficult season for the Cossey’s, with the series of surgeries their young son had to endure, they would soon be faced with another challenge in the way of Griffin’s developmental regression. “Griffin was a typically developing child, meeting all the milestones on time or early,” explains Cossey. “He was using single words when he was one, had a sparkle in his eye and interacted well with everyone.” Upon his first birthday, though, they started seeing a regression in his social skills and speech. By 18 months Griffin had become completely non-verbal and was unable to
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communicate his basic wants and needs. He was enrolled in Early Intervention with Wrights and Associates (now Our Work Is Child’s Play, Inc.) where he received speech, occupational and developmental therapy until the age of 3 when he was ultimately diagnosed with Autism in a comprehensive evaluation performed by the team at Dennis Development Center (DDC). “This was not a surprise to us, but hearing something is ‘wrong or different’ about your child is never easy,” Cossey says candidly. However, the diagnosis of Autism opened doors for their son to receive a different form of therapy called Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) that was provided through United Cerebral Palsy. This type of therapy uses positive reinforcement to control behaviors but unfortunately there was a lack of trained professionals in this field and in this area. After thoughtful consideration, the couple approached Cossey’s childhood friend and paraprofessional working with special needs children at Cedar Ridge School District, Kelly Branscum, to see if she would consider becoming trained in ABA and working with Griffin. A long story short, Kelly became Griffin’s therapist and the two bonded very quickly. Griffin responded well to the plan of care put in place for him and soon started using words again. “I can remember him sitting on the floor with Kelly and I, with a small Elmo book, and he started naming the objects and colors in the book like he had been doing it for years,” Cossey says with a smile. And while Griffin is not able to carry on conversations and has sensory needs, he is able to read and has a fascination with letters. As Griffin makes great progress, he also has his fair share of struggles and setbacks. Griffin becomes overwhelmed in crowds, has nutritional problems due to his picky eating habits, suffers from ADHD and anxiety, and must adhere to a very strict evening schedule that involves taking sleeping medication at a set time each night. “Autism is a tough journey and is forever changing,” Cossey says of her experience, and with all the sacrifices the family has had to make, there are just as many invaluable lessons being Griffin’s mom has taught her. “Griffin does not have the ability to judge others or treat anyone differently,” Cossey explains, “a trait I wish everyone had.” She truly believes that Griffin has made her a better person and therapist and is grateful for every experience she has had with him in his 8 years of life. Each experience has helped her be a better mother to her son and better equipped her to help other families dealing with similar issues.
as Griffin is home schooled and spends most of his time with her at the clinic receiving a constant flow of informal therapy. “Opening No Limits Therapy was one of the best decisions of my life,” Cossey says. “As the owner, it has allowed me the opportunity to branch out into other forms of therapy outside of the clinic, becoming an ABA therapy provider for United Cerebral Palsy as an ABA consultant. I wanted to be able to help other families just like we were helped.” CoBALT In July 2018, local pediatrician, Dr. Gwen White and Cossey teamed up with UAMS and ACH to be able to provide a Community Based Autism Liaison &
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Full Circle Cossey has had many opportunities to do outreach and fundraising work for various organizations in the community and surrounding areas. She has had the privilege of working with Make A Wish on 2 different occasions, organizing reveal parties for two children who were being surprised with trips to Disney World. She has also been the organizing force behind 2 different fundraisers involving service dogs for children. One was an online auction to raise money for the service dog’s training and the other was a series of fundraisers and a BBQ to raise money for a dog that was coming already trained. Cossey is proud to be a part of the local Special Olympics Young Athletes, sponsoring their summer camps from 2016-2018 and volunteering her time to assist with the camps. She worked with the nonprofit organization A.L.E.R.T Corporation in Orlando, Florida
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to provide education on how to identify individuals with Autism and how to interact with them from a public service standpoint. With the help of Sheriff Shawn Stephens, they were able to train 60 law enforcement officers, parole officers, EMTs, fire fighters, and workers within the jail over a 2-day period. They had the honor of hosting NBC Nightly news with Lester Holt out of New York as they covered our local area and the A.L.E.R.T training. Cossey and No Limits Therapy have supported the annual Children’s Clinic Glow Ride and Macy’s Stroll and Roll during the 2 years she has been in business. N
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Joseph Thomas Jeep Survival is better than lost in the middle of nowhere survival, but survival is uncomfortable at any level, even if you find it fun (which fortunately, I do, or did until this reality check). It was fortunate for me that I was kind of a survival fanatic, an arm chair one, anyway. I never had many excursions, beyond camping with my parents when my mom would bring everything save for the kitchen sink. My brother and I would be piled upon quilts and blankets and fans and cookstoves and boxes of food and tents and...you know, everything. I had many back yard fires with friends under starry skies, but nothing about it was indicitive of surviving the elements, though we thought fighting the mosquitoes should count in a number of those occasions. So, I was fortunate to have been a fanatic of the survival programs, mostly to be prepared and always with the idea of doing some roughing it, someday. Because of that, I prepared myself a survival bag. It consisted, I reminded myself the next morning, of a ziploc bag of dryer lint for firestarting, a lighter and flint striker, knife, small hatchet, fishing line and lure, tin cup for boiling water, three one-hundred-foot lengths of paracord, a paracord bracelet, two sycamore balls for fire tender, a wet stone for sharpening blades, two garbage bags for shelter rain proofing and another ziploc bag of toliet paper. Oh, and I did have a wire saw that I found later tucked into the dryer lint. It was nice to see my supplies and know that I knew how it all worked, even if I hadn’t tried it all out myself. I’d watched the TV experts use all of these things. I knew I could do it too, but watching Les Stroud spend eleven hours on a bow-drill fire was far easier than actually doing it. But, this was a trial by fire, I told myself, and so it was. There is another phrase that would work here...something about a frying pan. N
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