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Healing Every Loving Parent
White County Kicking Cancer
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Overflow 52
Out & About 38
Leading With Head, Heart, Hands & Health Through 4-H
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Welcome
As I think back to more than 25 years ago, I still remember being the new person in this community. I believe that every place in this world has highlights and things to be proud of, as well as areas for improvements. But, I remember feeling so welcomed and at home here with the people in this community. Of course, it took time to make close friends and get to know people that I knew I could depend on, but overall there were so many that made me feel welcomed. Recently, I visited two civic clubs in other cities and I couldn’t help but compare the two, because the difference was so dramatic. Both groups were incredibly friendly. But, in one group I felt so welcomed, it was like I had known the people there my whole life. The other group was very friendly, but I did not really feel like I made any connections that might turn into future friendships. Again, they were welcoming, but I still felt so alone in the crowd in the second group. I had a chance to visit both of those groups again shortly after. Again, the first group saw me walk in and many said to me, “You are no longer a visitor; you are one of us now.” In addition to meeting even more people that day, with those I had met earlier I felt we were on our way to becoming long term friends. In fact, we exchanged business cards. I left there knowing without a doubt that if I was in the area in the future and had an emergency, or really any kind of need, I now had people that I could really depend on, and vice versa if they are ever in Searcy to visit.
“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” ~ Jim Rohn
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Recently, I also had another similar experience. I occasionally like to visit different churches. There are so many amazing people I have met and so many great sermons I have heard. But I visited one that was distinctly different. It was like coming home. The atmosphere was so much like the first civic club I described. I felt like the people truly cared, and the spirit was welcoming to the point of being surreal. The cover of this issue boasts a story called Welcoming the Webbs. As I sat down to write to you today, I really was not sure what I was going to say, but the welcome theme just kept coming to mind. I want to learn from the two situations I described above. I want to be one of those people that makes others feel the way I felt when walking into that civic club and into that church. I want to learn and grow in that direction. I want us to grow together. As always, thank you for reading Searcy Living. I hope we are a part of making you feel welcomed, appreciated and valued in every issue to come.
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Over the Counter Rodney G. Richmond, RPh, MS, CGP, FASCP Harding University College of Pharmacy
Asthma or COPD Patients: Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Inhaler? By Randy Dumornay, PharmD Candidate, and Rodney G. Richmond, RPh, MS, BCGP, FASCP
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re you getting the most out of your inhaler? Studies suggest that up to 92% of patients use their inhaler incorrectly. When considering why this occurs, it has been found that a large part of the problem is the simple fact that inhalers used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are difficult to use. By improving your inhaler technique, you can improve your asthma or COPD control. Fortunately for inhaler users you may only need to make a few technique adjustments. Here’s a quick list of some of the most common problems associated with inhaler use: ■■ Failing to seal your lips around the spacer or mouthpiece: To correct this problem, make sure you create a tight seal around the mouthpiece with your lips before actuating (administering a dose) your inhaler. By doing this you avoid losing some of the medication during inhalation. Decreased loss of medication into the air means an increase in the amount of medication that reaches your lungs. ■■ Breathing in too fast during inhalation: When inhaling you should take about 3 seconds to deeply breath in the medication. You want to avoid inhaling too fast because most of the medication can end up on the back of your throat or on your upper breathing passages. This results in less medication reaching the bronchial tubes where the drug works. ■■ Failing to breathe deeply and hold your breath: After administering an inhalation you should attempt to hold your breath for about 10 seconds. If you cannot hold your breath for a full 10 seconds, simply try to hold your breath as long as possible. This allows the medication enough time to travel deeper into your lungs. Then, when it’s time to exhale, breathe out slowly over about 6 seconds. Making these adjustments might just be the difference in whether your inhaler regimen controls your asthma or COPD
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symptoms. Here are some additional tips that might improve your inhaler use: ■■ Store the medication at room temperature (77°85° F) ■■ Make sure the mouthpiece cover is off when you use the inhaler ■■ If your inhaler has a canister, make sure you shake it a few times and prime it before use ■■ Expel as much air from your lungs as possible before attempting an inhalation ■■ Hold the inhaler upright or in the proper position when in use ■■ Use your fingers to count how long you are holding your breath ■■ Consider using a spacer device if you have trouble properly using just the inhaler ■■ Ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider to evaluate your technique ■■ Talk to your pharmacist or healthcare provider if you’re having to use your inhaler more than prescribed
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s a foster parent, I desperately want my foster children to go back to a home that is on the road to healing in all respects, rather than just a home holding things together long enough to get their kids back. I hate the reasons why kids have to be removed from their homes: abuse, neglect, substance abuse. My heart breaks for the children who endure so much pain. And yet I know that God has just as much Grace and Love for these biological parents as He does for me. Having a child removed from a parent’s care is often the proverbial “bottom of the barrel” in a downward spiral of poor life choices. And yet it seems that often the most inspirational people are driven in their passions by their worst moments. Everyone who allows their failures to lead them to the feet of Jesus can allow their hard circumstances to cause growth rather than to reciprocate more hurt. Parents who have lost their kids to the state are struggling with shame, broken relationships, and/or debilitating mental and physical health issues, to name a few, and are often driven to survive the anxiety by numbing with drugs. Many would never get to this point if they had a good support system and if existing help was relevant. We tried to mentor some young bio-parents of our foster kids a few years ago, but realized we couldn’t do it alone, and began working with others to find or create a program that could support parents going through this process. HELP (Healing Every Loving Parent) is a new organization forming in Searcy to provide support in two relevant ways. The first way it provides support is through monthly support-group meetings led by select volunteer parents who have walked the very same road in having their children removed from their care and were able to achieve reunification. At removal, parents feel that everyone is against them, leaving them feeling alone and hopeless, and therefore find it hard to trust anyone working with them on their case. We hope that the support groups will provide parents with someone who can answer questions, give advice, and help motivate in understanding ways that attorneys and caseworkers cannot. The second way it provides support is with a binder that includes all the information they will need throughout the court process to assist them in keeping up with their case. It includes important contact numbers, AA/NA attendance sheets and meeting locations, a form to keep notes from staffing meetings, 18 Your Hometown Magazine
case tracking forms, a calendar, the “Green Book” explaining the purpose of all hearings and court dates, and a practical resource manual. We hope that this binder will help the process to feel manageable instead of overwhelming. I feel strange being the one in the spotlight, because this whole thing has been such a group effort. Leigh Ann Johnston discovered the HELP program in Northwest Arkansas (@ helpcentralarkansas), which was created by two attorneys, Tammy Mullins and Dee Scritchield. They gave permission for us to use everything they’d created. Jocelyn Pannell found the volunteer parents running the meetings so far, Michael and Vanessa Brill, and Shawn Collins. Trinity Baptist Church donated their materials to print the notebooks. Finally, the support from attorneys, our local DCFS staff, other foster parents, and those providing donated binders, meeting refreshments, and program oversight are invaluable. Everything is still in the beginning stages as we search for a way to establish it in the court system, to grow the meetings to incorporate more accessible locations, and for more opportunities for parents who have successfully reunified to nurture their healing by giving back. Facebook: @helpcentralarkansas
“Everyone who allows their failures to
lead them to the feet of Jesus can allow their hard circumstances to cause growth rather than to reciprocate more hurt.”
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50th Year Anniversary Celebration ill and Kay Hicks of Pangburn, Arkansas recently celebrated B 50 years together. Billy Don Hicks and Linda Kay Jenkins were married May 25, 1968 at the Assembly of God Church in Kensett, Arkansas by Pastor Thomas W. Piker. Bill is a retired soldier and mail handler and Kay is a retired banker. They have two sons, Howard and Paul (Katie); two grandchildren, Rebecca Gifford (Steven) and Sullivan Daniel Hicks; and one great grandson, Theodore Augustus Gifford.
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Searcy 6U wins Dixie Youth Baseball
World Series championship he Searcy Baseball 6U All Star team won the World Series title on T July 23, 2018 in Center, Texas. The team defeated Sumrall, Mississippi to take the final win of the weekend series. This is only the second World Series title in Searcy Baseball history since the team from Searcy swept the series in 2001.
Front row left to right: Parker Kiihnl, Kaycee Canter, Parker Hames, Ellis Baker, Myles Jackson, Brody Bradley Second row left to right: Kole Wray, Lucas Finley, Drake Johnson, Miles Manning, Garner Wilson, Weston Pearrow. Third row left to right: coaches Kyle Wray, Clay Kiihnl, Nick Jackson, and Will Bradley
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Hudson Bartholomew Hudson was born on July 5 and is the son of Christian and Jessica Bartholomew.
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Dots 2nd Chance of The Other Side, a nonprofit faith D aughters based home for Women in addiction, is opening a Thrift
store named Dots 2nd Chance Store. It is located at 3117 E. Race Street, and is open Monday thru Friday 8 til 5, Saturday 8 til 2. All proceeds support The Recovery Home. If you have donations of household items, clothing, furniture or appliances you may drop off at the store during store hours or call 501-2305101 to arrange pick-up. Thanks for all your support, prayers and love. Making a difference... everyone matters.
When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in
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Camp Quality
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amp Quality is a camp where kids with cancer just get to be kids for one week. This camp happens every year right here in White County. These folks hold a special place with the Searcy Elks. On June 10th the Searcy Elks lodge went out on opening day and served the evening meal. It was catered by Who Dats and enjoyed by all. This is such a blessing for everyone who is able to volunteer. This camp is run by volunteers in all capacities, and donations are needed to make this happen. The Elks lodge used a Gratitude grant from Grand lodge to provide the meal and a $1,500 donation. To find out how you can help Camp Quality, contact Jeana Jucha at 501-4161030. To find out more about how you can volunteer with the Elks for this or one of the many charities they support visit the Elks lodge or contact Pam Boggan or 501-605-3355.
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Congratulations! Congratulations to Buddy StaleY, winner of the 2018 Textron Off-road Alterra 500 at England Golf and Powersports! Thank you to all the participants. England Golf and Powersports is proud to be a Textron Off-road and EZGO dealer.
Don’t be disappointed if people refuse to help you. Remember the words of Einstein:
“I am thankful to all those who said no. Because of them I did it myself.”
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“1 year equals 365 opportunities.� ~unknown
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“If you really want something you will find a way. If you don’t you will find an excuse.”
~Jim Rohn
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Financial Focus:
Help Protect Vulnerable Family Members From
Scam Artists If you have older family members whose cognitive functions or decision-making abilities have declined, or who are lonely or recently widowed, you might need to help protect them against financial scams. What steps should you take?
First of all, try to gain a good sense of their overall financial activity. Look for red flags, such as a reluctance to discuss money matters, consistently unpaid bills, unexplained withdrawals, mysterious wire transfers or a sudden need to purchase large quantities of gift cards. And watch out for new “best friends” or caretakers who show an unusual interest in your loved one’s finances. Whether or not you’ve observed any of these activities, you can help your elderly family members by making these moves: ■■ Have checks (such as Social Security payments) directly deposited. You can help your family members avoid a lot of potential trouble by having their checks deposited directly into their bank accounts. ■■ Seek permission to become a joint account owner. By becoming a joint account owner on your elderly family members’ checking and savings accounts, you can review statements for suspicious activity. Of course, your loved ones may be initially reluctant to add your name, but if you have a good relationship with them, you should be able to explain the benefits. ■■ Shred bank statements, credit card offers and notices of lottery or sweepstakes winnings. One of the most useful gifts you can give to your elderly family members may be a shredder. Encourage them to use it to shred old bank statements, credit card offers and other financial documents. ■■ Get on a “do not call” list. Telephone scammers are persistent and devious. By registering your family members’ house and cell phones at www.donotcall.gov, you may be able to reduce their exposure to unwanted calls. ■■ Obtain power of attorney. By creating a power of attorney, your loved ones can designate you or another trusted relative or friend to assist with their finances now – for day-today assistance and protection from scammers – and later, should they become incapacitated. Again, you will need to employ some sensitivity when discussing this issue.
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■■ Check references of caretakers. As mentioned above, some caretakers are, unfortunately, dishonest. Before you hire one, check out this person’s references. And even when you do, be careful – scam artists have been known to use accomplices as references, so you will need to be thorough in your research and questions. ■■ Get to know your family members’ financial advisors. If possible, become acquainted with your older family members’ financial advisors. Any reputable advisor will welcome a connection with their clients’ loved ones. And if you are involved in any estate plans, this multi-generational relationship will prove beneficial for everyone. ■■ Ask to meet any new “friends” they have met online. When someone is lonely, they become vulnerable to online friendships. Sometimes, these new friends make promises of meeting, but never show – and then they suddenly need money for one reason or another. It can be challenging to guard against all threats posed by the scammers of the world. But by staying alert and taking the appropriate preventive actions, you may be able to help safeguard your loved ones’ financial security. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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Welcoming the Webbs Steven Webb, new President & CEO of Unity Health makes a home for his family in Searcy
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hether they are inviting you into their home or meeting you at a community gathering, within minutes of greeting any member of the Webb family, you will soon realize how genuine they are. With an unwavering commitment to their faith, relationships with family and friends, and their hopes of always creating hospitality, the Webbs are looking forward to living in Searcy and exploring all it has to offer. From the ranks of a fellow to the top of the hierarchy, Unity Health is now looking to Steven as the new President and CEO of the largest leading healthcare system in the region. Born in Searcy and raised throughout all of Arkansas and Mississippi, Steven has spent his life pursuing his mission and ministry of helping others. From an early age, following the model his parents set for him, he realized his innate desire to see and meet the needs of those around him. With a personable demeanor, an inclusive approach to teamwork and a spirit of authenticity, he is eager to lead. During his college years at East Baptist Texas University, in Marshall, Texas, Steven met the love of his life, Elizabeth. Grouped together in a business class, he soon caught her attention. Following an exam the class had taken, Steven’s score revealed a high A and Elizabeth exclaimed, “You’re smart?” Being a football jock with long curly hair and never bringing his books to class, she was surprised by his intellect. As he pursued a bachelor’s degree in business, he was not a bachelor for long. Steven and Elizabeth tied the knot in 2003 and have grown their marriage and family since their days of college classes together. “What really made her fall in love with me was no-bake oatmeal cookies,” Steven said. “I can bring some chocolate to a soft boil and make some really good cookies.” After settling into marriage, the couple was soon expecting their first child. Born at only 28 weeks, their son Peyton would shape their whole world. Peyton’s birth and recovery revealed to the family how vital healthcare can be to a community. The compassion and care the family received stirred something in Steven, “I realized this was a way to be in ministry and touch others’ lives the way mine had been touched through our hospital stay,” he said. Following his recovery, the family chose to relocate to Dallas, near Elizabeth’s family. When all they owned was loaded onto one flatbed trailer to head to Texas, Steven received a call for a new venture in the ‘Land of Opportunity.’ The couple and their newborn followed the map to Arkansas, to live near Steven’s family in Bald Knob.
“It’s amazing what happens when one person obeys what God tells them to do. He puts it on their heart, and He really blesses people, far beyond what you could ever imagine,” Elizabeth said.
Peyton, now 14, remains the only son in the Webb household and aspires to live like his father, as he leads three younger sisters: Paige (12), Presley (11) and Piper (9). The Webb household also has several furry friends, including both cats and dogs. “What we want our children to see most, and what we constantly teach them, is that ‘if it is within your power to help someone, you need to help them,’” Steven said. “Every night at dinner we share a high, a low and what we are thankful for; and before we make our plates we tell everyone at the table what we read in the Bible that day, what it meant to us and what we can do to apply it to our lives.” The couple has a few lessons they seek to teach their children every day and hope they will commit to memory. “I want them to know that I love her (Elizabeth), I think that is one of the most important gifts I can give them, through showing my love for her and them, and I want them to have a good work
Steven and his wife, Elizabeth, celebrated 15 years of marriage May 2018.
ethic,” Steven said. “I want them to honor God in all that they do, great and small,” Elizabeth added. When the opportunity to get away presents itself, the family spends their time outdoors having fun together in the Natural State. Their favorite Arkansas spots include camping in the fall at Heber Springs Dam Site Park, exploring the caverns at Blanchard Springs, floating the Buffalo River and enjoying both the entertainment and activities at Magic Springs. Steven enjoys hobbies including working on cars; and Elizabeth loves to deer hunt, enjoying beautiful scenery and quiet peace in the wilderness. As far as managing their marriage and children, Steven says, “I have a very good wife, and our household is managed so well because of her. We’re outnumbered with four kids, but we pray for them every day and we want them to learn how to make decisions, but also learn the consequences of those decisions.” The couple loves to make their home inviting to all who enter and create an atmosphere of hospitality for church gatherings, celebrations or family get-togethers. “We are so excited to be in Searcy, and we really want to build strong relationships in this community,” Steven said. “You can tell this is a place where everyone sticks together and cares for the greater good of the city,” Elizabeth said. Steven said a verse that he cherishes most in his approach to both his life and his healthcare career is from the Gospel of Luke,
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chapter 11, “Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.” Though the future holds many opportunities and there are always obstacles to overcome, the family knows,
“We have seen too many miracles in our lives to let things get us down,” Steven said. “I’m looking forward to all that God has planned for us.”
Peyton, the oldest of the Webb children, gave the family a gift of a miracle with his premature birth and recovery.
“We are so excited to be in Searcy and we really want to build strong relationships in this community.”
The women of the Webb household are (L-R) Piper (9), Elizabeth, Paige (12) and Presley (11). These four especially love their furry friends of the home, including their spunky pup, Rosie.
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Written by: Hannah Robison, Marketing Coordinator at Unity Health Photography: Jon Yoder
Stepping Stones leading to Searcy & Unity Health Undergraduate Education: East Texas Baptist University Bachelor of Business Administration and Management Marshall, Texas
Graduate Education: University of Arkansas at Little Rock Master of Health Service Administration Little Rock, Arkansas
White County Medical Center Fellow
Searcy, Arkansas
Good Shepherd Medical Center Linden Chief Executive Officer Linden, Texas
Baptist Health Medical Center Stuttgart Administrator
Stuttgart, Arkansas
Baptist Health
Vice President Patient Service Little Rock, Arkansas
Baptist Health Medical Center – North Little Rock Vice President & Administrator North Little Rock, Arkansas
Unity Health
President/CEO Searcy, Arkansas
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Why I Want To Be A Part Of
White County
kicking cancer And Give Back To White County By Myrtle Hughes y family moved to White County the last M day of 1951. My Dad and Mom, Luther & Jessie Bunker, had bought a small 80 acre farm just south of
This smile is worth more than words can say.
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Higginson where we raised cotton to support the family. During my Junior and Senior years at Searcy High School, I participated in the Distributive Education and Diversified Occupations program. Until graduation, I worked at Van-Atkins Dept Store where Robbins Sanford Grand Hall is currently located. Two weeks after graduation, I married the young man I believe God had planned for me. God has a plan and purpose for each of our lives and He blessed our home with four beautiful children: Veneicia, Paul, Timmy and Marla. On September 22, 1967, the day Marla was due to be born, our 2½ year old son Timmy was diagnosed with acute leukemia. (Marla was born four days later at another hospital.) Timmy had fallen the day before and cut a small place in the corner of his mouth which required a stitch. It continued to bleed and he began to run fever. We took him to the University Medical Center that evening. While he was being examined the Doctors discovered his spleen and liver were enlarged, his blood counts were down and bruises began to appear all over his body. They told us what they suspected, and during the night they did a bone marrow test and drew fluid from his spine and other tests. Early the next morning it was confirmed that Timmy had leukemia. His prognosis was eighteen months. Our world came crashing down, but through the storm and God’s presence with us and the support of our families, friends and people of White County (many of whom we did not know) helped us through the difficult time. When word went out about Timmy, people from all over White County gave in so many different ways. During his treatment, Timmy needed several units of whole blood and platelets. Thanks to The Clary Corporation (now Eaton Corp) and employees where my brother, James (J.L.) Bunker, worked and retired after 36 years. He and several of the employees went to L.R. to give blood for Timmy. Timmy’s grandmother, Lorene Hughes, worked and retired after more than 20 years at International Shoe Company. She and many of the employees gave Timmy a stuffed dog with $138.00 attached to it while he was in the University Arkansas Medical Center.
Several churches gave to help with the expense of Timmy’s treatment: South Heights Free Will Baptist Church Liberty Baptist Church, Walker Park Avenue Baptist Church
Higginson Baptist Church
Women’s S.S. Class of First Presbyterian Church
Young People of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church, Bethesda (near Batesville)
Brotherhood of West Race Baptist Church
Arbyrd Baptist Church, Arbyrd, Mo.
West Race Baptist Church
Ladies Class of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church Trinity Baptist Church
Birthdays were always a special time for the children. Timmy spent his 4th birthday in the hospital. I had already made his cake, so I froze it and waited until he came home to have his birthday party.
Second Baptist Church
Mary’s S.S. Class Trinity Baptist Church
Mary Mathis’ S.S. Class
Calvary Baptist Association
New Hart Free Will Baptist Church
Martha’s S.S. Class of First Baptist Church Foster’s Chapel Church
Other Donations: KWCB Searcy Jaycees
Searcy Optimist Club Searcy J.E.H. Club
X1 Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi
Searcy Division of Licensed Practical Nursing Medical Clinic
Stotts Drug Store
Safeway Egg Employees L.E. Love Gro.
Adam’s Pest Control Variety Benefit Fund F & F Concrete
Tilley Lion Station
Searcy Postal Carriers
Individual Donations: The Liberty Baptist Church of Walker had a fundraiser at the White County Fair Grounds and raised several hundred dollars.
Off to Remount Baptist Church Easter Sunday Morning (1968) with Daddy, Aunt Charlotte (holding Marla) and Uncle Danny. Timmy, Veneicia and Paul.
Raymond Rhodes Mr. & Mrs. E.D. Barker Clarice Grammer J.H. Holleman Dye Thornton William Chatman Mr. & Mrs. E.O. Yancy Raymond Hendricks J.J. Brown Francis Batts A.L. Stracener Mrs. Henry Wortham Cobb Mr. & Mrs. H.E. Crews Mrs. A.H. Revston Mr. & Mrs. Joe Hoofman R.W. Snowden L.M. Usery Mr. & Mrs. Guy Prince Clyde Joyner W.J. Hopper Jolanda Hutchinson A Friend (several) Dora Clock George Goodman A.S. Faulk
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Thank you White County for what you did for our family during Timmy’s illness. Now, fifty years later, I am asking you to be a part of “White County Kicking Cancer.” Our goal is to raise funds for disbursement to only White County residents diagnosed with cancer. The funds will be given to cancer patients to assist with expenses incurred with transportation, food, bills, medication, medical care or other related expenses. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a volunteer Board. Please contact Myrtle Hughes at (501) 7425421 or Lynn Reinbolt at (501) 207-3215 or e-mail mchughes@centurytel.net
Timmy Hughes Fund Drive to end
When Rev. Lawnie Coffman did Timmy’s eulogy he called Timmy “God’s Little Minister”. Timmy’s PaPa engraved this on his monument. Timmy loved football and he would lay in the floor and watch it on TV just like the big guys.
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few days ago I was pouring some loose leaf tea into one of my favorite handmade mugs. I felt this unction in my spirit to continue pouring until the tea seeped up from beneath the strainer and overflowed the brim of my vessel. I held the tilted kettle steady wondering about the wisdom of this notion as my mug volume maxed out. An abundance of tea spilled over the sides and streamed from my clay-made cup onto the counter. The steamy mist of fragrant liquid continued its Niagara like fall down the oven door and began puddling into a small pond fit for a few minnows on our tile floor. It really happened just like that. I’m so glad no one was watching. As I wrung out a wet rag and knelt to clean it up, revelation began to rise from the bottom of my clay-made soul up to the brim of my brain until it spilled out into words on my lips.
“Everyone wants abundance and overflow, but unless we have another vessel to pour the increase into we’ll just have a mess to clean up.” I stayed on my knees considering the weight of all my own wants and wishes for more. I contemplated the promise that when I give, I am given back a good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and what? Running over. I thought about how many times the increase has come and I found myself with a mess on my hands or scrambling to grab another cup to catch the extra. And, I gave thanks for all the times I’m sure Love has wisely and patiently held back the blessings so I wouldn’t drown in the downpour over and over again. If I take a moment to learn from those I admire who have lived or do live lives of increasing abundance, I see a common theme. They all took action to surround themselves with people and position themselves in circumstances beyond their abilities before their cup began to overflow. They recognized that cups are never just full. I am either being poured into, or out of, and if there is nowhere for the extra to go, then eventually my cup will run dry because I will remain distracted cleaning up my selfish mess. Most of the time I perceive these heroic characters of mine
“I am either being poured into, or out of, and if there is nowhere for the extra to go then eventually my cup will run dry because I will remain distracted cleaning up my selfish mess.”
to be different than me, carrying some type of born confidence and genetic generosity. The truth is, these overflow exchanges are motivated by a modest paradigm: knowing there is more, and discerning I don’t know it all, or have it all, and the only way to enjoy it all with as few messes as possible is to receive and reciprocate with the world around me. Here’s to humble overflow. :)
“....I gave thanks for all the times I’m sure love has wisely and patiently held back the blessings so I wouldn’t drown in the downpour over and over again.”
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don’t know about you, but I always thought that 4-H was for kids who had farm animals. My best friend in high school was in 4-H and showed cows. Every summer, I would hang out with her in the cow barn at the fair grounds while she tended to her cows or sheep. Being a country girl, I was not unfamiliar with farm animals. My Papa and Uncle Keith have had cows, goats, donkeys, ducks, etc. since I can remember. I don’t have a childhood memory that didn’t include those cows lingering in the background and photo bombing every picture, but I was never part of 4-H. The farm animals were not my cup of tea. I’m more of a city girl that grew up in the country. Farm life surrounded me, but I stuck to reading my books, talking on the phone, and staying indoors where the insects did not live. If I had known the many aspects of 4-H, I might have joined. I just didn’t know they offered more than taking care of farm animals.
4-H 411 4-H stands for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. 4-H is an extension of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. 4-H is available in all 75 counties in Arkansas. The very first 4-H club in Arkansas started in White County in 1908 as a corn club for boys and a canning club for girls. The first 4-H clubs were started as a way to educate adults on the newest advances in agriculture. The idea was to educate the youth on these new advances in hopes they would go home and share the information with their parents. According to their website, www.uaex.edu, “Youth learn leadership, communication skills, problem-solving, decisionmaking and life skills through a variety of projects with topics such as, nutrition, ATV safety, shooting sports, outdoor educations, aerospace, animal science, robotics, forestry, entrepreneurship, performing arts, citizenship, interior design, health and leadership.” This program allows youth to be good citizens and to better themselves through hands-on activities. It is truly amazing how many options 4-H gives to the children. Any child can find something they are interested in through 4-H. Every program is tailored to meet the needs of the youth to help them become wellrounded individuals. According to their brochure: 4-H members are 50% less likely than non 4-H members to smoke cigarettes, shoplift, or use illegal drugs. 4-H members are 20% more likely to hold a leadership position in their school or community than non 4-H members. 4-H members are 24% more likely to get involved in projects that “help others” than are non 4-H members. 40% of 4-H alumni have completed a college degree, compared to 28% nationwide.
Learn by Doing The clubs are run by volunteers in the area. After visiting the Friends of the NRA banquet, I spoke with Erica Dunn about how every dollar made at the banquets goes into the 4-H shooting sports program statewide. Learning this, I had to know more about 4-H. I spoke to a 4-H volunteer who told me a little about the club that he leads, the 4-H shooting sports club. Bill Bowman told me all about the shooting sports and what the youth can be involved in. The 4-H shooting sports club allows youth to learn how to use air rifles and pistols, .22 rifles and pistols, muzzleloaders, shotguns, and archery equipment. “Safety is the number one priority,” Bowman says. Their goal is to teach youth to be able to handle firearms safely. This club allows students to compete at state and national levels. There are two age groups within this club, 9-13 and 14-19. This club teaches Hunter’s Education, Arkansas firearms laws, Arkansas Game and Fish Laws, and all of the safety laws. Youth are well informed before handling any firearms. If a student chooses to compete, they can compete as individuals or as a 4-person team. Bowman tells me that the state competition lasts 3 days in Ferndale, and then if a student is eligible they move on to Nationals in Nebraska. His son won state in the .22 rifle competition in 2017!
Little Annie Oakley “Aim at a high mark and you’ll hit it. No, not the first time, nor the second time. Maybe not the third. But keep on aiming and keep on shooting for only practice will make you perfect.” ~ Annie Oakley
The White County 4-H Shooting Sports program has made a difference in one girl’s life in particular: Adison Morton. Adison was born with a leg disorder called Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia that began to affect her at 10 months old when both the bones broke in her left leg below the knee.
Amy Heck, the director of the White County 4-H program , let me know youth from ages 5-19 can be a part of the 4-H. White County 4-H is mostly funded by United Way of White County and Friends of the NRA (for the shooting sports club), along with other sponsors. There are three different age groups within 4-H: cloverbuds (5-8), juniors (9-13), and seniors (14-19). It is free to join and the application process is easy to complete online. Helen Keller once said, “Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” 4-H is an educational program where youth learn through hands on learning to work together to accomplish great things. They can build character, learn to be productive citizens, and become a part of something bigger. SearcyLiving.com 55
Through many procedures and therapy to help treat the disorder, her left leg became very weak. It has been very challenging to find activities to be involved in that wouldn’t put her leg at risk for injury. Contact sports and high impact activities would be very risky. Through 4-H shooting sports, Adison has found something that she enjoys and can do while her leg gets stronger. Her father, Joe, found out about 4-H through Bill Bowman and Adison started learning how to use a pellet gun. Joe and his wife, Amanda, both agree that Bill is easy going and cares about the kids and their safety. Amanda says, “I love that they focus on safety and they focus on being positive to each other.” She loves that Adison has a place to go to learn, have fun, and to build character. She likes that there are many different things to do in 4-H like writing letters to soldiers. She said that she receives e-mails letting her know of all of the opportunities within 4-H. There are just so many things to do that fit any interest. Adison loves the shooting sports. She is still learning, but she enjoys it and that is what matters. She said, “My favorite part is getting to spend time with my friends and learning how to shoot better.” Her father, Joe, said, “The most impressive thing to me is the people that volunteer from their heart. They teach the kids valuable life skills and responsibility.” He also said that nobody has time anymore, yet the volunteers at 4-H donate their time to help the youth of White County. He appreciates all of the program members at 4-H and their commitment to helping his daughter along with other kids.
Opportunity 4-H is a great opportunity for kids to get involved in the community, gain leadership skills, learn by doing, and become well-rounded individuals. 4-H allows children to find something they are interested in and build on their knowledge and experience in that interest. One of the many opportunities offered to 4-H members are the scholarships. There are county and state scholarships that are available to members who have been successful in the program. The opportunities in 4-H are endless. This great program known as 4-H has been around for many years and will continue to grow and cultivate the youth of tomorrow. Many presidents have supported 4-H, including Woodrow Wilson, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, John F. Kennedy, and Dwight D. Eisenhower. “I like 4-H’ers because they are dedicated to excellence; they want to do things better...” ~President Dwight D. Eisenhower “I have observed many 4-H members and volunteer 4-H leaders working to solve this nation’s drug and alcohol problems. The President and I are deeply grateful for this commitment and encourage you to continue to provide this outstanding leadership.” ~Nancy Reagan “You know, if every kid in the inner cities in this country belonged to 4-H, we wouldn’t have much of a crime problem...” ~President Bill Clinton “4-H represents unchanging American values in a changing world - values like learning from doing…caring for a community, leadership…integrity. Those things don’t change. And they’re kept alive by young people who are not burdened down with doubt, but have a fresh hope for the future.” ~President Jimmy Carter
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By Timothy R. Kamerman, D.C.
“My number one advice to the walking wounded is do not lose hope and to always keep believing that there is an answer.” ver the course of thirty years of practice I have seen numerous people enter my office with various symptoms that seemingly cannot be explained by a test or procedure. I call them, “the walking wounded.” They may have symptoms related to diabetes or a thyroid problem and yet, blood tests may not confirm that the disease is present. They may be in a pre-disease status or period before the organs are stressed long enough that it shows up in a blood test or other test identifying the health problem.
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So it is with other symptoms like numbness, tingling, burning or pain in different areas of the body. You can have those symptoms and, yet, a test like an MRI, CT scan, bone scan, etcetera may not identify a significant problem at the time. Decades ago, a brilliant neurosurgeon named Alf Brieg shed some light on an underlying cause that even to this day is commonly over looked. Dr. Brieg often did experiments and surgeries on human beings and animals both alive and dead to demonstrate how pressure on the spinal cord could show symptoms in various parts of the body. A brief and simplistic explanation of the anatomy of the body is in order to understand what Dr. Brieg was talking about. Around the brain and spinal cord are three layers of strong tissue called meninges. They are the dura, arachnoid, and pia layers. Pia is the innermost layer next to the brain and spinal cord and its arrangement is in a diagonal fashion much like the Chinese finger trap that I show demonstrated on my fingers in the picture. Also, you will see a diagram from Dr. Brieg’s writings and an additional schematic of a Chinese finger trap demonstrating the coverings of the spinal cord. As you stretch the spinal cord or the Chinese finger trap, you will see a compression or thinning of the thickness in the center demonstrating pressure that is increased in one area of the spinal cord. Because these coverings of meninges go from the skull to the tail bone, you can get pressure virtually at any level, which then can cause various symptoms that can go undetected by many conventional tests and procedures. However, just because they aren’t seen on those tests does not mean that it is not present. Because of the attachment of these meninges to different bony areas, when you change the normal curvatures of the spine like in scoliosis or a reversed curve of the neck you can cause a tension that is long standing to occur on the meninges and thus the spinal cord. Many times, symptoms will result as the tension stays there year after year and finally the body gets to the breaking point. Dr. Brieg demonstrated that when he did surgery to take pressure off of the meninges and thus the spinal cord that many symptoms in his patients would go away for a short period of time and sometimes permanently. Fortunately, there are many mechanical techniques
that have been adopted to take pressure off of the structure and thus the meninges without having to do spinal surgery in many cases. I believe in a cause and effect world, and that if the effect is a symptom then there generally is a cause. If you are the walking wounded and you have a symptom or pain that is not responding to care, there certainly is a cause to that symptom or pain. If you continue to search, you eventually will find the cause that has produced the effect. Removing the effect can have benefits, but if you can remove the cause the correction can be permanent. I have spent the last ten to fifteen years studying more and more methods that effectively reduce the mechanical pressure on the spine and thus pressure off the spinal cord and spinal nerves to accomplish relief in these individuals. My number one advice to the walking wounded is do not lose hope and to always keep believing that there is an answer. At Chiropractic Care Clinic I feel the number one thing that I can do is give people hope that a change is just around the corner and is possible when we continue to dig deeper.
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Arkansas Run for the
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everal months ago I had the privilege of meeting Angela Beason from Beebe, who is a teacher in the Cabot Public Schools for a career, but a very special volunteer for anything connected to Run for the Fallen in Arkansas. a very energetic lady who loves our military and veterans. She is an inspiration to all who meet her because of her love for those who serve and have served. I have been getting a Christmas wreath for many years from Wreaths Across America, after seeing pictures of all of the green wreaths with red bows in Arlington Cemetery one Christmas. I put one on my husband’s grave in the Little Rock National Cemetery, but I also buy one for a person I do not even know, as many of our veterans buried in the National Cemeteries have no one to honor them. Because of this, I came across Angela, and what a blessing that was. I had her come to our Frederick Van Patten Chapter DAR to tell us all about Arkansas’ Run for the Fallen and some of the things they do. Two years ago I was at the Little Rock National Cemetery when the semi arrived loaded with the wreaths to be put out there. Volunteers came from everywhere, including some new airmen from Little Rock AFB. In visiting with them, one young lady told me she heard about it after being stationed there just a couple of weeks earlier and was so glad she could be a part of it. People of all ages were there to do what they could to be sure the graves were covered. There are about 22,000 graves in this cemetery, including a section from the Civil War. It is a “living” history lesson just to read some of the tombstones. This is compared to about 250,000 buried at Arlington. If you have never seen these, please know that you are invited to be at the Little Rock National Cemetery on Saturday, December 15th at 11:00 a.m. to help put them out. If you cannot come then, just go by sometime after that to see them, it is so moving. Semis from some of the big companies in Arkansas, such as Wal-Mart and J.B. Hunt, help to haul these wreaths from Maine, where they are made, to cemeteries all over America. So many volunteers do so many things to 62 Your Hometown Magazine
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make this possible. The cost of a wreath is $15. You can go to the website www.arkansasrunforthefallen.org to learn more or e-mail arkansasrunforthefallen@gmail.com to see how you can donate wreaths to the Little Rock National Cemetery. Angela was invited to the headquarters in Maine to ride with the semis to deliver wreaths one season and had the privilege of putting one at the Vietnam Wall in Washington, D.C., as well as at Arlington Cemetery as they made their way across the country. When the semis loaded with the wreaths come down the highway, people are standing all along the way waving flags or just waving at them. This is MY America. Arkansas’ Run for the Fallen does many other projects, too, many honoring Gold Star Families. What is a Gold Star Family? It is a family who lost a loved one - a spouse, child, sibling or parent - while they were serving in our military. I had the privilege of attending a Banquet in Beebe last year with Mr. Woody Williams, who at age 94 goes all over America trying to have monuments placed in every state honoring our fallen veterans. What an honor it was to meet this man, who can run circles around many of us and has a passion for this. The monument in Beebe was dedicated while he was there. The largest fundraiser for the Arkansas group is a Memorial Run which starts in Ozark and ends at the State Capitol each March. Runners will run six miles, then another runner takes over. Along the way the Gold Star families will be waiting for them. This has been going on since 9/11. Other things Arkansas’ Run for the Fallen does for Gold Star families is Kids Camp for the teenagers where the younger children get to come for one day and do activities with the teens. Other activities include an Arkansas Travelers’ Baseball Game and meal, and Sibling Day. One of the activities for the last Kids Camp was
“When the semis loaded with the wreaths come down the highway, people are standing all along the way waving flags or just waving at them. This is MY America.”
a day at the Joe T. Robinson house in Little Rock where they had an Escape Room. In September there is Gold Star Spouse Day, which has been done for the past three years. One year they did painting, another they had an Escape Room, and my favorite was the last one where they had cooking classes and made gorgeous cookies in patriotic shapes. Lunch is another part of these activities. Arkansas’ Run for the Fallen also furnish wreaths for Arkansans who are buried in other areas. We have fifteen at Arlington, as well as others in private and other national cemeteries across America. There is one veteran from Cabot, 1st Lt. Thomas M. Martin, buried at West Point. The Gold Star Memorial in Beebe is currently the only one in the state of Arkansas. They hope to be able to put one at the State Capitol, too, but they are very expensive. If you would like to help with this effort, information can likely be found on their website. They would appreciate it. I want to personally thank Angela and her fellow volunteers who do so much for our veterans and Gold Star families in Arkansas. It is a real labor of love for them and they have been doing this since December of 2011.
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Gold Star Mothers Day HHHHH
 1st Lt. Thomas M. Martin KIA 10/14/07 in Busayifi, Iraq. 1998 graduate of Cabot High School.
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What Foster Parents Are Saying
How You Can Help!
Amazing Donors
Imagine a world where every child has a safe and loving home.
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Only a few are willing to give their time, their home and their life to serve orphans. But the rest of us can be an amazing support team! The Imagine & Believe Foundation has office space, utilities and Foster Care Boutique space that is 100% donated by a local business. Your donations are put to great use in the serving of foster children.
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What is the purpose of the
Imagine & Believe Foundation? We provide the Foster Care Boutique, which is where your donations of clothing and diapers are connected to foster parents.
We connect seasoned mentors (former foster parents) to new foster and adoptive parents, giving
them a resource to ask questions and glean wisdom from someone who truly understands their journey.
We help new foster homes get set up with things such as play pens and child safety gates. We help fill
in the gaps. There are so many things to get and do to prepare to be a new parent of a child or children of varying ages.
We know the journey of fostering and adopting is very rewarding, but it can also have great times of discouragement and loss. We try to be an encouragement system and reminder that this community really does care about the orphans and the caretakers of the orphan ministry.
If a foster family does not have the time to come by the Foster Care Boutique, we deliver the
clothing and diapers to them. An example of why this service is needed: Is them taking in a foster child at 3am and having to be at work by 8am the next morning.
The Imagine & Believe Foster Care Boutique is located at
812 S. Main St. • Searcy, AR
Please send donations to:
Imagine & Believe Foundation • P.O. Box 2042 • Searcy, AR 72145 Phone (501) 593-5263 My check is enclosed to help wherever needed.
$20
$50
Other:
I want to donate my time. My talent is: ___________________________________
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Thank You All Volunteers & Donors!
“ Never underestimate how much you can love someone and how it can change their life.� ~ unknown
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What Is The
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Foster Care & Adoption Boutique? * The Imagine and Believe Foster Care and Adoption Boutique is simply a room in the Searcy Living business office that we have dedicated for use in helping foster & adoptive families, and sometimes emergency situations. Our awesome Searcy Living readers bring in donations, enabling foster parents to be able to ‘shop’ for what they need for foster, adopted and disadvantaged children, at no cost. Our office is located at 812 S. Main Street in Searcy. We welcome gently used or new items. Thank you, Searcy, for your generosity and time spent to support the Foster Care Boutique!
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Thank You Aramark Physical Facility Services of Harding University
Th a n k You to
Volunteers & Donors!
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“ Be who you needed
when you were younger.” ~ unknown
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Thank You Harding School Of Ministry The Kerusso Experience
“We do not see things as they are, we see things as we are.� Anais Nin
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With Amanda Lutrell
There’s No Place Like (Your) Home Part 2: Customize with Curtains s a continuation of my previous article, I am A offering budget-friendly ideas to customize your home and make it uniquely yours. Personal touches can not only give a home character, but also showcase the personality of the family or individual living in it. One of the easiest yet often most
overlooked ways to customize a room are with curtains. Curtains give instant warmth, color and character to a room, and with so many options available, you can create a look all your own! Here are 3 ways to utilize curtains in your space.
1 Layering
Layering curtains of different colors or prints with sheers adds interest and texture to a room. I achieved the layered effect by using a double curtain rod with the sheers, which are lightweight, on the back rod closest to the wall and hanging the curtains, which are heavier weight, in the front. I hung the rod ceiling-height to draw the eye upward and make a more dramatic effect. I chose contrasting dark charcoal with bright white curtains, but with an endless variety of solids, prints, and stripes, you can mix and match to make a combination completely unique to your home!
*Tip:  When installing your curtain rod always be sure that your brackets are either in studs or that you use appropriate wall anchors that will support the weight of your curtains.
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2 Accent Wall
To add visual interest to a small bare wall in my daughter’s bedroom I created an accent wall of wall-to-wall curtains. I used sheers over the window to cover it without blocking it, as well as keeping them on the same rod as the curtains (instead of using a double rod) to create a linear and cohesive look. A clear bonus of a curtain accent wall verses a painted or wall papered one is how easy it is to change out!
3 Framing French Doors
Although I love having French doors in my bedroom, they look a little stark and characterless. Framing them out with ceilinghigh curtains gives them warmth and makes them a feature in the room!
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Carrot Soufflé (Sweetened only with honey)
If you’ve ever had this deliciously sweet soufflé at a cafeteria restaurant, you’ll understand what all the HOOPLAH is about. I realize it is a side dish, but I find it so perfect as a dessert, I save it to eat after everything on my plate has been consumed. It tastes so much like an upscale pumpkin custard I have to keep reminding myself it’s JUST CARROTS! This is grain free, refined sugar free, and oh so delightful. I think this might be my best recipe discovery so far this year, even if I did have to change it up just a bit and add a crunchy almond topping (which can easily be left off if there is a nut allergy). If you are asked to bring a side dish to your next potluck and you decide to take this, just go ahead and take a picture of the recipe because you’re going to be sharing it, I promise!
Cook
2 Pounds Organic Carrots (Use fresh and make sure they are SWEET and not bitter) 1/2 C Coconut Oil 1/2 C Raw Honey 2 Eggs 2 Tbsp Coconut Flour 1 Tsp Vanilla 1 Tsp Cinnamon 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda & 1 Tsp Lemon Juice (Combine and allow to get foamy)
Topping: 1/2 C. Sliced Almonds 1 Tbsp Honey 1/4 Tsp Salt
Wash carrots, remove stem ends, and cut into 1” chunks; place in a large saucepan and cover with water. Cook until very tender and drain off water.
Process
Place drained carrots and remaining ingredients in a large food processor (or use a bowl and mixer) and process until completely smooth.
Bake
Pour mixture into a medium casserole dish (8"x8" Pyrex dish) which has been coated with coconut oil and bake in a 350° preheated oven for 30 minutes. During the baking time, make the almond topping.
Topping
Place almonds in a small oven safe dish (preferably ceramic or glass), drizzle honey over them, and sprinkle salt on top. Bake in the oven with your carrot mixture until honey begins to bubble (maybe 20 minutes). Remove from oven and allow to cool just slightly. When carrot mixture has finished its baking time, place the almonds (it’s gonna be sticky!) randomly over the top of the soufflé then return to oven and bake another 10 minutes or so. Enjoy!
Tanya Turner Leckie’s cookbook, Cartwheels In The Kitchen, is available at Midnight Oil Coffee House, as well as through Tanya by e-mailing her at lazydaygourmet@sbcglobal.net. Partial proceeds through sales benefit the Makonde Team mission work in Tanzania, Africa. 78 Your Hometown Magazine
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Across 5. The first step to protecting vulnerable family members from scam artists is to gain a good sense of their ________ financial activity. 6. Lucas explains wisdom for the fact that everyone wants ________. 7. White County Kicking Cancer Foundation’s goal is to raise funds for White County ________ with cancer.
I am the only organ that named myself. What am I?
DOWN 1. 4-H is tailored to meet the needs of the youth to help them become ____-________ individuals. 2. The Webbs believe that if it is within your power to help someone, you need to ________ them. 3. Elizabeth can tell Searcy is a place where everyone sticks together and cares for the greater ________ of the city. 4. H.E.L.P. is a new organization forming in Searcy to provide support to ________.
Buy me, deliver me and sell me. I won’t change. What am I?
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Keep your head up. God gives His hardest battles to His strongest soldiers.
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