Water's Edge Magazine September 2023

Daisy Patch Quilters

WE Adopt a Pet

Star is shining with sweetness! Star is a 3 year old Labrador mix brought to the shelter as a stray. Star is a happy girl with simple needs. She just wants some tender loving care in return for her affection and devotion. Star loves to run and play, but also would enjoy curling up with you at the end of the day for snuggles. Apply to adopt this sweet precious girl today!

Star’s adoption fee is REDUCED and includes first shots, worming, and sterilization with an optional microchipping and registration for an additional $20.00. We have a dog park to check compatibility with existing dogs if needed. Please go to heberspringshumanesociety.com and complete an adoption application. A volunteer will contact you.

Nicholas begins to purr when he sees volunteers at the shelter. Nicholas is a happy young DSH cat that was found as a stray. He is shy and working on his social skills, but with patience and love Nicholas can learn to be more social. Right now he enjoys being rubbed, but not picked up. Hiding, playing ball, and eating treats are some of his favorite activities. If you are right for this boy, apply to adopt cute Nicholas.

Nicholas’ adoption fee is $60.00 and includes first shots, worming, and sterilization. Anyone interested in adopting Nicholas, please go to heberspringshumanesociety.com and complete an adoption application and a volunteer will contact you.

WE Writers and Staff

Gina Slagley is a co-owner of Water’s Edge magazine, a contributing writer, and sales representative for W.E. She lives in Jackson County and has two adult children and eight grandchildren. Her goal for Water’s Edge is to bring the reader’s a collection of stories, photographs, interviews and moments together in each publication that they will enjoy and be proud of.

Gina brings over twenty years of print publishing experience to Water’s Edge and knows that local matters.

Kimberlee Dannette Thomas is a Chandler, Oklahoma native. She relocated to Jackson County in 1986. She has five children, five grandchildren, is co-owner, creator, and ad builder for Water’s Edge and Eye On Magazine. She is proudly serving her home community as a newly elected Alderman. She is recognized from her years of co-hosting Cable Channel programming in Jackson and Independence County. She earned her Associates from ASUN in Fine Arts.

Joey Thomas is a freelance graphic designer, a writer, and book cover designer for hire. He is elevated by his wife, five children, five grandchildren and is attempting to evolve at every turn.

Cynthia Herrin is a contributing writer for Water's Edge. She lives in Heber Springs with her husband and two kids. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Harding University and currently sits on the Heber Springs Chamber of Commerce Board. She has a background in advertising, radio, marketing, photography, and now real estate.

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editors note

Here we are at the end of another beautiful summer!

Anyone else get a bit sad at the end of summer? Maybe it’s just me, but I have truly enjoyed my extra time spent with grandkids and friends and family these past few months.

Lots of hot sunshiny days spent cooling off in the water and enjoying family time and friends, kids sleeping in, baseball and softball games and time at the beaches.

Now that it’s time for kids to be back

in school and routines to return to routine. I don’t know about y’all but I’m going to try to eek out every drop of warm days we have left and make the weekends just as memorable as the summer days before we are looking at forecasts of cold weather.

Maybe we will plan a picnic by the river or cookout in the backyard before I am ready to say farewell to the warmth of the sunshine.

Get out and soak up some sun!

Gina Slagley

Ladies, join us at HealthFirst: Women's Health Event!

Our game night themed event, Good Health is a Game Changer, is focused on bringing you a fun night while also offering education and screenings that are important to your health. You’ll get a free gift and will be able to sign-up for fabulous door prizes. Bring your family and friends! We can’t wait to see you there!

Daisy Patch Quilters

Gina Slagley

Water’s Edge Magazine recently connected with a local club/organization of avid quilters who meet at Hope Lutheran Church on the second Wednesday of the month from 10 to noon.

The group donates their talents to local organizations for various fundraising events and community outreach. Their artistry and passion is displayed in each stitch while keeping a worthy art form alive.

(WE): When did the Daisy Patch Quilters group form?

(DPQ): Daisy Patch Quilters started in the spring of 1998, 25years ago by Jean Beisenstein and Margaret Cartstens. Jean is still an active member today.

What is the group’s main focus?

The group has two missions. One goal has always been to provide community support. Daisy Patch Quilters have supplied quilts, blankets, bags and pillowcases to various local organizations including The Call of Cleburne County and the Arkansas Sheriff’s Youth Ranch, who support foster families and children, Margie’s Haven House and The Community School. The club has also been a member of Quilts of Valor Foundation, a national organization whose mission is to wrap servicemen who have experienced combat in a comforting quilt to let them know their service has not been forgotten. Daisy Patch also supports the Cleburne County Fair and encourages all members to enter projects and participate in fair-activities. Members have contributed to National Quilting Day activities, the Literacy Council fundraising and local Quilt Shows.

The second mission is to encourage, teach, inspire, and applaud all members and guests quilting, sewing, and creating efforts. There is a lot to learn to create a meaningful quilt. Daisy Patch members offer help and information to anyone who asks. The club has members at all levels of experience from beginners to craftsmen. Fellowship and comradery are part of every monthly meeting. The club has two quilting retreats a year which provide opportunities for uninterrupted sewing, quilting and fun for 3 days. Members have made lifelong friends through the club. Members are from Tumbling Shoals, Wilburn, Shirley,

Clinton, Quitman, Batesville, Mt. View, as well as Heber Springs.

What advice would you give to someone who is thinking of taking up quilting as a hobby?

As a newbie myself, my first advice is to come to the Daisy Patch meetings and get involved and inspired. Next, get a sewing machine that sews a good, consistent stitch with a ¼” foot attachment, a rotary cutter and a ruler. Then, plan to ignore all your other hobbies and chores. Quilting can become addictive!

What is one of the most stand out moments the group has accomplished?

A few years ago, preCovid, the Daisy Patch Quilters organized a large presentation of patriotic quilts to be presented to local war veterans at the Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony held on the grounds of the courthouse. Ten or twelve veterans and their families were honored that day for their service and sacrifice.

Daisy Patch Quilters have organized a couple of bus trips and invited other area quilting groups. One trip was to the Missouri Star shop in Hamilton, MO and another shop hop trip to Central AR quilt stores.

The quilters also welcome any visitors that might want to drop in to join their monthly meeting.

The history of the club has been preserved in beautiful scrapbooks which have recently been moved to the Cleburne County Library History collection. They are available to view in the History Room.

Batesville Ash Flat

Old Soldier’s parade

The American Legion Saxton-Willis Post 64 sponsored the 136th Annual Old Soldiers Reunion on the first weekend of August. Each year they kick off the Old Soldiers Reunion with a parade and activities at Spring Park happen all weekend long. This year they had food vendors, carnival rides and games, live music, and a karaoke contest.

Cynthia Herrin

Calendar we

Ozark Trail Festival

We are gearing up for a great festival this year! Mark your calendars Friday October 6-Saturday October 7 2023! Vendors, live music, more food trucks this year, and a dog show! Unfortunately, we will not be having the pageant this year as our coordinator has stepped down. We are still accepting vendors and sponsors! Please email ozarktrailfest@yahoo.com for details.

SAVE THE DATE!!!

Join us for the 2nd Annual Casino Night hosted by the Heber Springs Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, November 2nd at the Red Apple Inn & Country Club! Casino Night is a fun opportunity to network, socialize and make new connections.

Professional dealers will be there with Blackjack, Roulette & Craps games! Play for the opportunity to win fun prizes! *Chips have no cash value and are for entertainment only.

Attire: Glam it up Vegas style or come as you are!

Tickets are $40 for Chamber members and $45 for nonmembers.

We will be posting more details soon, so follow this event page to see updates! Call 501-362-2444 or email chamber@heber-springs.com to reserve tickets or if your business is interested in sponsoring the event.

On September 12th Heber Springs Community Center is Kicking off RECESS, their HomeSchool PE program. Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to Noon. 3 weeks on / 1 off. $10 week for Non-Members, $5 per additional sibling. RECESS is included with a valid HS Community Center Membership. For more information email Sports@cityofheber.org or call (501) 362-4901.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Greers Ferry Lake Project Office reopened the William Carl Garner Visitor Center Hours of operation are Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with additional days and hours potentially being added on later in the season. The visitor center offers numerous educational exhibits related to local and state history, hydropower usage, local fisheries and wildlife information, as well as a model of the dam. A variety of maps are also available to assist visitors with outdoor activities. For more information contact the Greers Ferry Project Office at (501) 362-2416.

Summit 55 Upcoming Events: October 4-12, 2023-New England Rails and Trails, call Phyllis at 501-884-6501 for all the trip details!

Heber Springs Makers Market on the Square: Artisans, Crafters & Farmers 9am - 2pm on the Courthouse lawn. August 5 & 19 / September 2 & 16 / October 7 & 21 / November 4 / December 2. Follow them on FB.

The Cleburne County Fair & Livestock Show will be held September 5th - 9th. Local fair grounds are located at 880 Bittle Road, Heber Springs. Register online August 15th30th. www.cleburnecofair.com.

Save the date: April 8, 2024 The City of Heber Springs has something wonderful in store...mark your calendars now, you won’t want to miss it. A solar eclipse will occur in Arkansas and we are in the path of totality! This is one of those events you HAVE to witness once. The next chance you’ll have won’t be until 2044 and 2045. (See attached artwork). https://www.cityofhebersprings.com/ about-heber-springs/pages/attractions

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September 2023

Teacher’s Luncheon 2023

The Heber Springs Chamber of Commerce and local area sponsors helped the teachers and staff at the Heber Springs School District kick off the school year with a luncheon filled with Chic Fil A, lots of door prizes that were donated by local businesses, and everyone enjoyed entertainment from the cheerleaders, dance team, and band.

Cynthia Herrin Cuts for kids

This year 81 kids got new cuts during Cuts for Kids. Cuts and Colors has put on Cuts for Kids for 7 years with help from volunteers and local sponsors. Each year school age kids get the chance to get a free hair cut and leave with a prize.

Cuts and Colors recognized Toi Logan for her volunteer work year after year at Cuts for Kids.

Finley, 4, was excited for her new cut form Lauryl.

Bentley, 11, got a new hair cut from Mary.

Laramie gave Foster, 7, a fresh cut.

Home Town Heroes Cynthia Herrin

Tell me a little bit about your family.

I met my wife Kirsten when we were in high school and we will be married for 17 years this year. We also have a 10 year old son, Tobias.

What made you decide to serve the city of Heber Springs?

I served 10 years in the military before becoming an officer at the Heber Springs Police Department. I’ve always wanted to help out.

How do you remain calm in difficult situations?

I fall back on training. I try to analyze the situation and then react in an appropriate manner.

What are three qualities that you think would make a great police officer?

Patience. Lack of an ego. The ability to care for others more than yourself.

Tell me a little bit about your family.

I grew up in Heber Springs my whole life. I’m married with one daughter.

What got you interested in this line of work?

I became interested because it allowed me to give something back to the community.

What do you find most rewarding about being a firefighter?

The most rewarding part would be helping others.

What do you find most challenging about the job?

The most challenging would be having to adapt to a new situation on each scene. No two are alike.

Jacob Cohen

Christopher Gracey

Brian and Terri Kinder of Kindersongs put on a great show.

Kindersongs put on a concert with their award winning songs.

Summer Reading Program 2023

Cynthia Herrin

Each year the Cleburne County Library participates in the Summer Reading program. This years theme was "All Together Now". Kids sign up and log books or minutes that they read throughout the summer and attend the fun Saturday programs at the library. This year, kids read a total of 2,522 books and 51,810 minutes! Participants get to finish off the program with pizza and picking out lots of prizes for the books that they read.

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Week 3

The Musuem of Discovery showed the kids some exciting science projects.

The Fred Berry Crooked Creek Nature Center talked about snakes and brought a few for the kids to touch.

Week 4

Lisa Rhodes brought a mini stomp program that the kids loved participating in.

The drummers during the stomp program.

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Spiderman went for a visit and read the kids a book.

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Kids made _Adopt Me_ posters for The Heber Springs Humane Society.

Posters were made of animals that could be adopted at the Heber Springs Humane Society and hung up at local businesses.

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Rich Davis, an illustrator, taught the kids how to draw a doodle bug, as beautifully shown left.

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Tommy Terrific performed some wacky magic for the kids.

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Adam Keith- Top Reader for books274 books.

Hannah and Zechariah Thurmond2nd Place for most books read - 257 books.

Gabriel Sullivan- Top Teen Reader1,380 minutes.

Ethan Holmes collecting his prizes.

Raina Parsons- Top Reader for Minutes - 6,000 minutes.

Foster and Finley HerrinPerfect Attendance. Sawyer Staggs- Top Reader for minutes - 6,000 minutes.

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