Eye On Independence November 2016

Eye On Independence

November 2016 www.eyeonmag.com

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11/ Tales of a Transplanted Fashionista Connie Cash

12/ Cover Story

Karen Ryan and her Vital Link EMS Team

14/ Your Health

Your Vital Link to Life

16/ I Do

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25/ Adventures in Arkansas

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7 Reasons Why You Need a Life Coach

26/ Seniors, can we talk?

Can I Ask You?

29/ Notes from the Clearing Half-Time

29/ Smith’s Verdict ****

Good Night, and Good Luck

30/ Things To Do

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Editor’s Note

The year finds an end soon at hand and we are left to try Joseph Thomas and remember where it went.

We hope it has been a grand year for you and yours.

Kacey Burge introduces Karen Ryan to our Cover as we honor this Powerful Female Veteran, Leigh Keller writes of Connie Cash and Cherri Rodgers is at part four of her Kitchen Construction. I am proud to introduce Eye On’s photo by Robert O. Seat newest family member, Karin Mohlke and her Arkansas Adventures, Tanner Smith reviews ‘Good Night and Good Luck’ and Caroline Beauchamp talks of information change for medicare. I have the honor to bring you the Keller - Flanery Wedding, Krissy Lawton speaks of the Alpha Center’s new director, Amanda Steel, Myers-Davis talks life with a life coach, there are things to do, faces and much more so kick back when you can and enjoy.

We do want to extend our best wishes, our admiration and our thanks to Kristi Price in her Focused future and will miss her wisdom and grace as they added a sublime weight to our pages. N

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Krissy Lawton “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 After more than 15 years under the direction of Annette Torno, The Alpha Center found itself without a director after Torno moved away this summer. Months of searching, interviewing, and a multitude of prayers later, Amanda Steel joyfully accepted the position of Alpha Center Executive Director on September 1st.

“Amanda brings youth, enthusiasm, and fresh vision to our ministry. She is certainly a creative ball of fire.

We love her already,” said Jennie Alexander, RN, MSN, Nurse Manager of My Choice Clinic.

Originally from North Little Rock, Amanda received her degree in Psychology from UCA. She is married to Dr. Chris Steel, and in their 11 years of marriage, they have lived in Baltimore, MD, Brooklyn, NY and Hershey, PA, all for Dr. Steel’s training in Anesthesiology.

Having lived here for over five years, they have made Batesville their home where they are raising their two children: five year old Paxton and three year old Violet. The Steels attend Compass Church where they are very involved. Amanda also serves as the Director of the Physician Spouse Association (MediSpa) at White River Health System.

“In May of this year, I was approached to consider the position of Executive Director at the Alpha Center,” Amanda said. “I thought and prayed about the position

and saw this as an amazing opportunity to do God’s work. The timing was perfect with my kids in preschool and kindergarten.”

All of Steel’s experience and vision will serve her well as she works with the Board of Directors to lead and direct all aspects of The Alpha Center’s ministries.

The Alpha Center, located at 2131 Fitzhugh St., serves the community by providing parenting classes.

The Earn While You Learn Program provides parents the opportunity to learn parenting skills, as well as earn credits to spend in the Alpha Center “Mommy Store” that is stocked full of baby clothing. This video-based curriculum is tailored to each of the client’s individual needs and several videos are offered in Spanish. In addition, the parenting center offers a diaper program for babies, age birth to one year, and classes for individuals wanting to become foster parents.

“Simply asking a parent to keep their unborn child isn’t enough,” Amanda said. “We must equip these parents with skills and supplies to raise the next generation of leaders.”

Another ministry of The Alpha Center is the My Choice Clinic, located at 194 West Main Street. This clinic is one of 32 Pro-Life Pregnancy Medical Clinics in Arkansas, and has served Independence County since January 2012. The original and priority goal of the clinic is to reach out to women who find themselves in crisis Alpha Center News continues on page 21

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Tales of a Transplanted Fashionista Connie Cash

When little Connie Cash graduated from Batesville High School, she avoided the pull of the military and instead went to Arkansas College (now Lyon College).

So she went on to college, and attended one year as a typical college student, and then she joined the Army National Guard, and joined the 106th Army Band. After two years, switched over to the Army and attended a prestigious language school for the military, mastering Czechoslovakian (wow!). She eventually finished her college degrees at the University of Southern Mississippi and William Carey College in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

If you have heard her beautiful accent, you will recognize that Mississippi influence. The military pulled her in, because her father was a veteran, her hero and role model. My own father served in the United States Military, and I often tell kids that the military recruited me heavily until they administered the ASVAB to me and saw my mechanical scores.

We have several veterans roaming the halls of Batesville High School (six to be exact) and all are known for their discipline and commitment to serving kids.

Connie is simply one of those teachers who is here for the kids. I know that if a child in her class ever needed a thing, she would drop everything and do what she could to help them. Connie has 15 years of experience in education, and one year at BPS. After leaving the military, she enjoyed a successful career in the private sector of a company in Houston, but then realized her

calling as an educator. She says she enjoyed her job, but felt like something was missing in her life. She felt the need to give back, and working in education fills that need for her.

Connie sees the humor in every day situations with kids, and you can see the love she has for her students simply by seeing how she speaks to them. I sat down for part of a math lesson earlier this year and actually understood what she was teaching (I am pretty self proclaimed, “allergic” to math). A friend to all in my building, you can see how her years in the military shaped her teaching style, she is a no-nonsense lady! (and high school kids have a lot of nonsense) Connie now lives in Batesville and has two dog children, P’Nut and Sugah Cash, who were both rescues.

We are so glad that she felt the pull to return home here, since she has so much love for her family, her students and her colleagues. Connie would suggest a military career or military time for any young person. The military gave her the structure and guidance she needed, in order to be successful as a grown up. She went on to say that she would suggest time in the military for any young person, because of the life lessons the military taught her, lessons about travel, discipline and work ethic. I have always admired anyone who had the courage to leave their families and serve our country, so I am in awe when I meet someone selfless enough to do that, especially when they are someone as special to everyone she meets as Ms. Connie Cash. N

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.

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Eye On Cover Story Karen Ryan and her Vital Link EMS Team

SERVING AS A TEAM Karen Ryan lives a life of service. Not only has she devoted 14 years of active service to the United States Army and another 14 years of service in the National Guard, but she actively serves her community each and every day. As the CEO of Vital Link, INC, Karen and her dedicated team of professionals work tirelessly to provide emergency medical services to not just the Batesville area but the surrounding communities as well.

PASSION FOR SERVICE Karen was initially drawn to the military for the educational benefits but the sense of camaraderie that the Army facilitated among people with a strong desire to serve is what kept her there for almost 3 decades.

“My military path is somewhat unconventional,” she shares. “I initially enlisted in the Army and served as a wire systems installer before attending officer candidate school and becoming a signal officer.” After that, Karen redirected her route toward her true passion: the Army Nurse Corp, where she still remains today.

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Her desire to serve others is innate. When asked about her most proud moments in the Army, she shares stories of the opportunities she’s had to assist others both here and overseas. Some of the most rewarding experiences she’s had while serving was assisting the Iraqi people with their very first free election in over 50 years, helping women in Afghanistan regarding zoonotic diseases and providing soldiers with basic health education and family wellness.

EDUCATED TO SERVE Karen moved to Batesville from Little Rock when she was 5 years old and was enrolled in Kindergarten at the First United Methodist church. She attended Southside School from 1st through 12th grade and her focus and determination earned her a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Mobile College and a Master of Science in Health Education from Touro University. She also has her EMT/basic from University of Arkansas Community College in Batesville. Her desire to serve others is what directed her educational pursuits and prompted the success she had as a student working toward creating a better life for herself and those around her.

She is the proud mother of 2 very driven children: Matthew and Chaney-Ann. Matthew followed in his mother’s footsteps in regard to both the military and dedication to healthcare as he serves as a veterinarian in the Army. Her daughter Chaney-Ann is a Junior at Mississippi State with an interest in healthcare as well, as she has aspirations to become a dentist.

EMBRACING A VISION Vital Link was created in 1983 in response to a tragic accident that occurred the year earlier, claiming the life of a local teenage girl. At the time, Independence County had only a for-profit, low quality and undependable basic ambulance service. When the ambulance was responding to the scene of a horrific car crash, it broke down and was unable to get to the scene before one of the victims in the accident succumbed to her injuries.

After the tragic loss of their daughter, the family of the young girl wanted to raise awareness regarding the need for quality emergency medical services to prevent something like this from happening again.

With the support of Dr. John Scoot and some local business people, funds were raise and the non-profit organization known as Vital Link was born, dedicated to providing high quality emergency medical services to the community. “Thirty one years later Vital Link continues to operate as a mission-driven, non-profit, public benefit corporation that excels in providing outstanding patient care,” Karen explains. “When the opportunity presented itself to join the team here, I felt like it would be a very interesting transition for me from the military to civilian workforce.” As CEO, Karen

has experienced great success planning, implementing, directing and evaluating Vital Link services and programs, achieving corporate objectives, developing and directing staff, all while collaborating with the Board of Directors.

Karen is modest about her role with the organization and attributes all of the success she’s had at Vital Link to her hardworking, steadfast and enthusiastic team that shares her heart for serving the community and her love for the people in it. Collectively, the team has close to 100 years of experience in emergency medical service from both the front lines and behind the scenes.

Together they use their skills and expertise to help people in need, often times in emergent situations and traumatic circumstances.

STELLAR TEAMWORK Batesville native, Dede Tosh is the Dispatch Supervisor at Vital Link and has been a staple there for 25 years. She is proud to be part of an organization that started with 1 ambulance and has grown to include 5 bases across 3 counties. She attended Lyon College and has licensure in EMT, EMD, and specialized training in telecommunication and management. She is married to her high school sweetheart Kenny Tosh and has three children, Tim, Jeff and Kristen and 3 grandchildren, Alexis, Brody and Finn. “My children and grandchildren are my world,” she says proudly. Family is very important to her and most her best memories are centered around her kids. Dede’s father was the most inspirational person in her life and she admired his ability to fix things and fondly talks about his great sense of humor. Her strong character both in and out of the workplace make her an integral part of the operations at Vital Link.

Izard County raised Jennifer Robey is one of the paramedics at Vital Link and has been part of the team there for almost 17 years. Growing up on a farm, she spent her childhood riding and showing quarter horses. Still today she has a passion for riding and loves to barrel race. Married to Andrew Robey, the couple have 3 lovely daughters, Jessica, CJ and Gigi and all three girls are insurance agents with Farm Bureau. She stays busy loving on her 6

grandchildren. “They are very special to me,” she says with a smile. Jennifer has been an EMS for 21 years and a paramedic for 18. “I love my job and my community,” she says with a smile. Her caring nature and steadfast dedication to helping others make her a real asset to the Vital Link organization.

Batesville born and raised Kathy Lanier is the Chief Financial Officer with Vital Link and has been part of the team for 16 years. Starting out she handled accounting and finance, and over the years has taken on the entire billing department as well as various other roles within the Human Resources sector of the organization. “It takes everyone working together to make a small business work, so you will most likely find any one of us doing a variety of jobs, all working toward a common goal,” she shares. Kathy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Arkansas State University and stays busy with her husband, high school sweet heart Blake Lanier and their very active kids Jack and Kate. Jack plays for the Pioneer football team and plays baseball both locally and on a traveling team.

Kate is a level 3 competitive gymnast with Stars and Stripes gymnastic center.

The smooth transition and continuity of the operations at Vital Link are testament to Kathy’s strong initiative and keen multitasking skills behind the scenes at the organization.

DILIGENCE AND DEDICATION Karen Ryan is a woman of excellence in the community and her team of dedicated staff take community service to a whole new level. They are the definition of what can be done when you take a group of like-minded individuals and band them together toward a common goal. Because of their diligent work ethic and strong commitment to the people of their community, we are proud to recognize them as among Independence County’s finest. N

Kacey Clare Burge has a Master’s degree in Professional Writing from Chatham University.

She has written for a Southwest Florida lifestyles magazine and because of her outstanding work, she was featured in REAL Magazine as a contributing copy writer and editor. She has worked as a debt content writer for a financial advice website and had a successful freelance career for several years. Kacey spends most of her free time with her husband, daugther and three rescue dogs, enjoying the outdoors and exploring what the state of Arkansas has to offer.

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Your Health

Your Vital Link to Life Vital Link provides the residents of Independence, Izard, Stone, and surrounding counties with a nationally accredited, award winning, premiere advanced life support ambulance service that is available for medical emergencies. Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) teams provide advanced life support services (a higher level of emergency medical care) for sustaining life, including, but not limited to, defibrillation, airway management, and medications.

Advanced life support is critical in the first golden hour for trauma patients. Where one lives should not dictate the level of health and|or medical care available.

Vital Link makes sure of this, day in and day out, by providing high quality services and excellent care, all while treating clients with dignity.

In 1982, Independence County only had a for-profit, low quality, undependable, basic ambulance service.

When responding to a horrific car crash, the ambulance broke down four times and did not reach the scene of an accident before one of the teenage girls succumbed to her injuries. Her family recruited the assistance and support of Dr. John Scott, as well as local business people, to address the need for quality emergency medical services (EMS). This group of committed individuals raised funds, formed a not-for-profit organization, and started a new ambulance service dedicated to high quality, emergency medical services and became known as Independence County EMS. In 1998, the name was changed to Vital Link. Thirty-four (34) years later, Vital Link continues to operate as a mission driven, non-profit, public benefit corporation, and excels in providing outstanding patient care.

Vital Link is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS), and has been since October 8, 2003. Achieving and maintaining this accreditation means Vital Link must meet 155

standards of excellence that have been established by experts in the emergency medical services industry.

This involves a detailed application which demonstrates that they have met the requirements and followed up by a site visit of EMS experts who are nationally certified paramedics that inspect every aspect of Vital Link operations. The CAAS panel of Commissioners then reviews the application, the site visit report, and all other pertinent information. Vital Link has met this “gold standard” and achieved full three year accreditations in four consecutive cycles.

According to the provisions of an exclusive franchise with the City of Batesville and an Inter-Local Agreement with Independence County, Vital Link provides service needs for all county residents since 1992. On April 5, 1999, Vital Link began providing all advanced life support emergency and non-emergency services for Stone County, subsequent to the purchase of Melton’s Ambulance Service. Since March 11, 2003, Vital Link has been exclusively franchised as the only provider of ambulance services for Mountain View and by an InterLocal Agreement with Stone County. When the previous emergency services provider ceased operations in Izard County, Vital Link stepped in and began providing services to the county on December 22, 2010. Then, on January 1, 2011, Vital Link became the contracted provider for all emergency services in Izard County. In addition, Vital Link has obtained exclusive franchise agreements with Horseshoe Bend, Melbourne, and Oxford, as well as an Inter-Local Agreement with Izard County.

Vital Link headquarters is located at 1033 EMS Drive in Batesville. At this location Vital Link operates the business office, including patient accounts, ambulance crew quarters, twenty-four hour medical dispatch services center, a conference center for EMS

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On February 5, 2008, an EF4 tornado destroyed the Vital Link crew quarters in Stone County.

Despite this calamity, Vital Link participated in the search, rescue, and care of patients without interruption throughout the night and the following months. Vital Link has since built a state of the art emergency crew quarters on the site of the original at 105 Highway 5 in Mountain View. The Vital Link crew quarters in Izard County encompass three locations with the first being at 203 Tate Spring Road in Melbourne, the second is at 805 Third Street in Horseshoe Bend, and the most recent in Calico Rock. Since July 2014, Vital Link has stationed a day crew at the Southside High School in Southside.

Currently, Vital Link employs a total of 110 professionals. There are 24 full time and 16 part time paramedics; 18 full time and 22 part time EMTs. Let’s clarify the

difference in these roles. Paramedic programs must be college based and accredited. They are licensed healthcare professionals who provide the most extensive prehospital advanced life support and their care is on par with an emergency room. EMTs are trained to provide basic level life support to persons who are hurt or injured.

The majority of Vital Link’s EMTs will pursue paramedic licensure at some point in their career. They also have 5 vehicle technicians; 5 full time and 11 part time emergency medical dispatchers; and 9 business office and leadership staff across all locations.

Vital Link is a not-for-profit and attempts to charge enough to ensure quality services for our service area.

Service memberships are available and will guarantee that you and your family receive the best possible rate available. These memberships also help support Vital Link in providing high quality, emergency medical and disaster services. All Vital Link resources are used to purchase

equipment, pay staff, and provide improvements in patient care. Vital Link is operated under the direction of a local board of directors who live and work in the service area and who have a special concern for high quality, dependable, emergency and medical transportation services.

If you are interested in learning more about Vital Link or would like a service membership, please call 800.549.3351/870.793.3351 or go online www.VitalLinkEMS.org. N

Alisa R. Lancaster is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS) North Central office and serves as faculty for the UAMS College of Nursing. She has been with the UAMS system since 1994. Alisa earned her Master’s and two post Master’s certificates in Advanced Practice Nursing from UAMS. She is passionate about the health and wellness of others and is married to Scott Lancaster. They have four children, two daughterin-laws, five grandchildren, and two very spoiled puppies.

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Keller - Flanery Wedding Joseph Thomas

Hannah Keller and Yule Flanery met at the Brickhouse Grill on her first visit to the Jonesboro hotspot (on a girls night out with friend Teresa). Yule wasn’t a regular either, but a friend was playing in a band there that night. The two ladies struck up a conversation with the band’s lead singer after the show, who in turn called over Yule and the rest was, “I guess you could say history,” explains Hannah. “We started talking and found out we grew up in the same area (he graduated Cave City; I’m a Batesville native). Our meeting was really serendipity. We had been in the same areas our whole lives pretty much but never met until that night. It was definitely a case of right place, right time.”

The couple decided to take their kids to the Cave City Watermelon festival August of 2015. Hannah’s son answered the door and told his mother that Yule brought something for her. Her son brought her a bouquet of flowers. “It took me a minute or two to notice the ring sitting in the middle of one of the big daisies in the bouquet,” says Hannah. “When he realized I saw it, he dropped to one knee and asked me to marry him.”

Hannah and Yule were married June 11, 2016 at Harmony Hills Vineyard in Bethesda. A friend of the family owns the vineyard and graciously allowed them to get married there. They had an outdoor ceremony with a reception to follow at the couple’s home, also in Bethesda. The Arkansas Brothers (the same band playing when they met), played at the reception.

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Hannah adds, “Our ceremony was small and simple. My maid of honor was Teresa Rodriguez, my best friend I was out with the night I met Yule.

His best man was Bob Mingus, his close friend and coworker. My son, David Burney, walked me down the aisle. My cousin, Brian Keller, officiated the ceremony.”

Hannah says that as for what’s ahead, she is not sure. They have three boys, Cameron, Aidan, and David, and a house full of pets (three dogs, 2 cats). Hannah is assistant to the chancellor at UACCB and Yule now works at Intimidator. The couple loves being outdoors, love being with their family and both agree that they absolutely love having a partner that understands them, to do this thing called life with. N November 2016

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His travels have taken him to places such as India, China, England, Thailand, Korea, Canada, Brazil, and from coast to coast throughout the United States.

He is a Certified Professional Life Coach and has taught and mentored thousands of students for decades. “Doc” received his Ph.D. from Drew University, is a Certified Professional Life Coach, a Certified Master Life Coach, a Certified NLP Practitioner, and a Certified Practitioner of the Law of Attraction.

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Think of going after a goal like being stuck in the middle of the jungle, trying to reach a specific destination.

When you’re doing things on your own, you’re struggling your way through, lost, and frustrated. Maybe you have a map, but you don’t know whether it’s the fastest way as you’ve never made it there before.

A life coach is a GPS system with the fastest, most efficient way through the jungle and we are the helicopter that can pick you up and get you there when you get lost.

How much time, frustration, stress, and anxiety would you save with a proven map? How much more enjoyable would the process be? We can give you the map and know all the short-cuts to point you in the right direction, because we’ve been there.

3. Having A Life Coach Saves You Money.

When a client first started a business, they had no clue what they were really doing. They were reading books and consuming resources, but they still were leaving a money on the table. It is easy to spend and waste money in all the wrong areas, that do not produce a return on investment.

Angela D. Davis, Co-Founder, MyersDavis Life Coaching Institute. Angela has twenty-five years experience in leadership, team-building, and personal development training to all ages. She has developed leadership and team-building programs for all realms of both small and large business. Angela received a M.S. degree in Psychology. She is a Certified Professional Life Coach and has been successful in promotion and of personal development in chambers, schools and businesses. Angela’s hands on instruction teaches both inspiration and motivation. People who have attended her seminars will tell you that she has a deep passion of caring for others and a desire to help her students move to a higher level to achieve their personal goals.

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4. Less Stress, Pain And Frustration.

Why try to re-invent the wheel? It is so much easier to just learn from someone that knows. The stress, pain and frustration that you’ll go through trying to figure things out on your own isn’t worth it or necessary.

5. Ideas You Never Thought Of. A common road block is the mental wall that comes up preventing you from seeing possibilities. A life coach can often help you see over the wall, or a way to go around the wall that might be blocking your success.

“The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them.” - Albert Einstein 6. Insights Into Yourself.

You’re always getting valuable feedback and discoveries about yourself because a life coach can notice patterns or behaviors that you don’t. Whether it’s a repetitive limiting belief or the way you carry yourself (your body language), that puts people off, preventing a successful relationship.

These patterns are often so ingrained in us, that they become unconscious. You can’t change what you don’t know.

Little things can make a massive difference. We have seen incredible transformations with small changes to the way a person thinks or how they show up. Most people you’re around on a daily basis won’t point out these things to you or give you feedback, but a good coach does. A good coach cares and is always honest with you.

7. A Stronger Sense Of Belief And Self-Confidence.

There are so many ways we limit and hold ourselves back. There are often things that we WANT to do, but don’t believe we can. Often we are scared and let fear consume us. You can accomplish anything. A life coach is your greatest cheerleader, giving you a strong level of self-confidence. You will grow so much as a human being throughout the journey with a life coach and raise your standards to an entirely new level to achieve all that you set out to accomplish in life. N

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over an unexpected pregnancy. They are able to address their crisis with the help of trained Client Advocates who listen to their fears, calm their panic, and discuss all pregnancy options with them without judgment.

The Client Advocates also have a working knowledge of community resources available to assist them in their needs. Under the direction of two local volunteer physicians, the My Choice Clinic has a Registered Nurse Manager who is trained in limited ultrasound technique.

She is able to administer pregnancy tests and provide all mothers with free prenatal vitamins.

Since opening in 2012, the clinic has been addressing a broader outreach in the community than originally anticipated. Pregnant women not in crisis mode, but who need initial prenatal information, are also using the services of the clinic. My Choice Clinic also offers hope and healing for the post abortive woman, information on adoption, and free sexual health classes for the community. The entire staff of My Choice Clinic, most of whom are volunteers, is devoted to loving and serving the women of Independence and surrounding counties.

“We want to be the arms of the community to love on these women and their unborn child,” Amanda said.

“Focusing on the entire well-being of these women is our priority.”

The most recent addition to The Alpha Center ministry is Hidden Treasures Upscale Resale Shop, located at 115 East Main Street. This resale shop is truly one of a kind in Batesville, focusing on providing upscale, higher end items, from clothing to home décor, at bargain prices. All purchases are tax free and every penny goes to support the ministries of The Alpha Center. It is their hope that this will replace the need for multiple fundraisers throughout the year.

“Hidden Treasures is another way The Alpha Center can team up with the community of Batesville,” Amanda said. “Through donations and the generous support of

Hidden Treasures, we can better serve the people of Independence and the surrounding counties” On November 10th, The Alpha Center will host their Annual Fundraising Banquet. With meals catered

by John 3:16 and entertainment by comedian J.J. Jasper, they will provide testimonials and updates on the ministries in the hopes that the community will continue to support their mission of “empowering people to choose and cherish life.”

“We have a mission field right where we are, and I’ve felt for a while that I wanted to get involved on a deeper level,” Amanda said. “My desire is to create awareness of our ministry, for both support from our community and so every woman who is expecting knows she has support and options.”

So, while The Alpha Center continues its mission, it is with a renewed energy and a focus on women’s health and other services that will directly impact and empower the residents of Independence and all surrounding counties.

Vice President of the Alpha Center Board of Directors Lisa Martin said, “Amanda has been a wonderful addition to this ministry. She has fresh ideas, wonderful energy, but most importantly, a heart for this ministry. We are privileged to have her as our new Executive Director.”

For more information on The Alpha Center ministries, services offered, or information on volunteering or donation, please contact The Alpha Center at 870-698-1008 or visit www. mychoiceclinicbatesville.com.

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1.) Central Magnet Student , Brayden McClurg, listens to the radio everyday. He has radios in every room of his home and listens to the radio when not asleep or in school. Recently his principal, Mr. Byron Difani, took him to the radio station with him while he was doing an interview about the school. Brayden got to see the control room, learned how to use the microphone and headphones, and got to do the station ID over the radio. They also recorded him speaking and singing. It was truly his trip of a lifetime. Brayden and Big Daddy Randy visited during one of his shows.

2.) Principal, Mr. Difani, talks about Brayden over the radio when he came to talk about Central Magnet.

3.) Chad Whiteaker and Brayden have a great time in the control room where he was shown the daily operations.

4.) Mrs. Dockin’s first grade class from Central Magnet are eating lunch with Batesville Firefighters. From the front left is Captain Mark McCollun from Downtown Station 1, next to him is Rescue firefighter, Clint Stark from Station 2, across from him on the right is Rescue Firefighter, Jimmy Crawford and Mark Owens from White Drive Station 3. Central Elementary has invited all service officers from the area to come eat lunch for free with the students to show appreciation for all they do for our community.

5.) The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Triangle Outdoors Supply, located at 140 Heber Springs Road, on September 22. Triangle Outdoors Supply offers outdoor supplies that includes hunting, fishing, bows, guns, ammo, and so much more! They are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information call (870) 793-7122 or see them on Facebook.

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1.) Business After Hours was hosted by First Community Bank on Tuesday, Sept. 27 on the third floor of the main branch. Several local business and community supporters were in attendance. At the event, First Community CEO Dale Cole presented checks with total commitments of $250,000 to area businesses and organizations. “Strong banks are found in strong communities,” said Cole, and First Community Bank is no exception to this idea, as they reached 1.137 billion dollars in assets.

2.) Aline McCracken (center), one of the operators of Gallery 246, displays a painting created by Daniel Fleming, a Batesville artist who enjoys producing art focused on local history. Fleming’s painting is among hundreds of pieces of art currently available for sale at Gallery 246. Visiting with McCracken are (from left) Joel Williams of Main Street Batesville; Jerrod Sandefur and Renee Long, both of Citizens Bank; and Bob Carius of Main Street Batesville. Fleming will be the gallery’s “Artist of the Month” in November.

3.) The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Cottage Cuts on Tuesday, September 20. Cottage Cuts is located at 908 Sidney Street. Cottage Cuts is a salon offering cuts, color and so much more! They are open Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For more information about Cottage Cuts, call (870) 569-8102 or see them on Facebook.

4.) The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Hobby Lobby on Monday, October 3. Hobby Lobby is located at 1991 Harrison Street. Hobby Lobby Store Manager, Michael Hooten, thanked staff and community supporters for their dedication and support of the new store. They are open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information about Hobby Lobby, call (870) 793-5663.

5.) P Allen Smith Tour - 1: The path through the vegetable gardens down to the English Rose Garden affords a picturesque view of the Arkansas River valley beyond P. Allen Smith’s estate. Next image shows June Evans and Carolynn McDonald, both of Batesville, exploring the gardens at P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home and Farm. The third image shows a 300-year-old oak tree in front of P. Allen Smith’s three-story “cottage” provides welcome shade for (from left) Citizens Bank Travel Club members Betty Adams, Bill and Helen Fulbright, Charles and Sue Kibbe, Libby Pierce, Kathryn McDoniel, Patricia Dunegan, Lou Rooks, Jerry Hayes, Bill and Shirley Bundy, Grace Mullin, David Wesley and June Evans.

6.) Nearly 100 people attended the Ascent Children’s Health Services Family Movie Night Under the Stars.

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1.) John Hartline Receives ‘Above & Beyond Award’ from Citizens Bank and Batesville School District .

2.) The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Compass Church on October 4. Compass church is located at 4440 Harrison Street. The Compass Church Directional Pastor of Mission and Administration, Mickey Jones, thanked the people present and community supporters for their dedication to the community and Compass Church.

Their service time is on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. For more information about The Compass Church, please visit their website at http://www.thecompasschurch.net or check them out on Facebook!

3.) The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Cajun Shack on October 6. The Cajun Shack is located at 1007 Heber Springs Road. They have a variety of menu items that include: gumbo, fried catfish, and the best in-house fried pork skins to name a few! They are open Thursday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information about The Cajun Shack, call (870) 834-3770.

4.) Lisa Davis has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Compliance - Lending for Citizens Bank, according to an announcement by Phil Baldwin, President and Chief Executive Officer. In this position, Davis serves as the Lending Compliance Officer for all Citizens Bank locations. She has more than 11 years of banking experience. She and her husband, Chris, have two children, Kaleah, 16, and Tyler, 8. The family lives in Drasco and attends Drasco General Baptist Church.

5.) James Sturch hosted the membership luncheon on behalf of The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce recently and ballot issues were discussed. The luncheon was held at the Barnett Building at 267 E. Main Street in Batesville. Randy Zook, President and CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber spoke on the SJR 16 issue and addressed questions from the audience.

James Sturch, Arkansas State Representative and Michelle Grey, State Representative District 62 spoke on the remaining issues and how they will impact our community.

6.) Kyle Christopher, Tourism Director at the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, recently visited Julie Reardon and Jason Weaver’s EAST classes at Southside High School to discuss how students can create marketing pieces to help improve local tourism. Christopher discussed the importance of tourism to our local economy and the ways in which the students can help shine a light on the many assets of Independence County such as the Polk Bayou, Main Street Batesville and the new Recreation and Aquatics Center.

7.) For most teenage girls, welding is not the activity they would choose to relax. But for Star Stout, welding is a calming experience. “I enjoy it. If I’m stressed out, I just go flip the hood down and I’m good to go,” Stout said. Stout graduated from Cave City High School in May this year but was taking welding courses while still in high school at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville as a dually enrolled student. She attended evening welding classes at UACCB after her school day at Cave City. Stout earned her certificate of proficiency in welding and is now working on her associate’s degree. Stout was an active participant in Future Farmers of America in high school as well as Cavemen Against Drugs and livestock judging. She’s currently building a home with her fiancé. Her future career goals are to take welding assignments during plant shutdowns.

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Adventures in Arkansas The White River

I started exploring Arkansas about 5 years ago, and let me tell you, I am so glad that I did.

Arkansas is one of the most unique and beautiful places in The United States. If you love to hike, Arkansas has some of the best trail systems in the U.S., and most of them are overlooking some body of water.

With over 600,000 acres of lakes and 9,700 miles of streams and rivers, it offers so much to do and see.

Thank goodness for that! If water isn’t involved in some way during a hike, I am highly disappointed.

Lucky for me, I live in a little area in Independence County where we get to see, enjoy, fish, swim and explore the White River.

The White River starts in Northwest Arkansas in the southern part of Madison County flowing down a ravine, and gains her momentum throughout the state merging with streams and springs until she collides beautifully with Bull Shoals Lake. She flows freely throughout Arkansas for 720 miles before she then belongs to the Mighty Mississippi. So, we Arkansans get to enjoy The White River in many places in the state.

I promise not to bore you too much with the history of The White River, but if you’re like me at all, I am intrigued as to how and who helped explore this great state! I’ll make this brief and fun, I promise… but there will be a quiz at the end. J O.k., back in the day the only people who explored this area were French trappers and traders during the 18th century UNTIL... a geologist and chemist by the name of Henry Rowe Schoolcraft decided he wanted to explore the Great White River. Again, I won’t bore you, but Schoolcraft and his friend Levi left Missouri, got lost and ended up at Bull Shoals Lake and that took them to Beaver Creek, which in turn took them all the way to Calico Rock. While exploring the area Schoolcraft was amazed by the diversity of all of the multicolored bluffs, and stated that “the

bluffs could only be created by the “initimable pencil of nature.”

The bluffs are pretty magnificent in Calico, and there are so many places where you can stand on top and overlook The White River.

Schoolcraft and Levi made it to Calico Rock, January 9, 1819, and kept moving until the hit the Polk Bayou on January 19, 1819 stating that they were met with “great hospitality.”

The Polk Bayou is such a sweet little gem right in our backyard. If you live in the Batesville area, most people access it off White Drive. I grew up calling it “the rocks”, and spent a few summer days swimming in the cool, clear water. It wasn’t until I was older that I realized how magical this little piece of water was. My love for the Polk Bayou started about 5 years ago, and little did I know it would keep calling my name for years to come.

We normally start our float trips around the Cushman area, and depending on water levels, the trip can last anywhere from 4-8 hours.

The water is always so fresh, clear and refreshing. Speaking of the water, floating the Polk is never the same. There are always new things to see and do. I’ve seen some of the most fantastic small waterfalls flowing off bluffs, and have had to traverse over many a fallen tree as well. You never know what to expect and that is the beauty and fun of it.

This float trip is fun for the most avid canoer to the first time canoer.

We float all the way back into Batesville ending up at “the rocks.”

Of course, you can always keep going until you float right into The White River.

Living near the White River is such a blessing to our family.

Whether we want to sit on the sandbar and lounge, or jump in the boat and fish, it’s right here! I’ve always said it’s a natural resource for our area that hasn’t been utilized to its potential, but maybe it’s best left alone. I wouldn’t want just anyone finding some of our best kept secrets.

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Karin Mohlke Huffman is a stay at home mom. She enjoys hiking, camping being outdoors, and gardening. Karin is married to Nathan Huffman and mother of three children.

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Can I Ask You?

Have you gotten yours yet? If you haven’t, you will soon. What? Your Annual Notice of Change information from your Medicare Prescription plan or Medicare Advantage plan.

Before the Annual Election Period, your Medicare Prescription plan or Medicare Advantage plan mails you information about the changes that will begin January 1. What is your new premium? What is your deductible?

What drugs are covered and what are the copays? What’s changing with your Medicare Advantage plan?

Ruth has received her 2017 information and called the other day. She said “What do I do now that I’ve received my Annual Notice of Change? What do I do with this information?”

READ the information you received. You may need to make some changes. You have between October 15 and December 7 to make changes that will be effective January 1, 2017. If you want to make a change, be assured that you cannot be turned down. Can you change to another Prescription plan even if you take lots of drugs or some expensive drugs? Yes, you may.

Do you have to make a change? No, you may keep the plan you have for 2017. If you want to keep you current plan, there is nothing you need to do.

Do you want to know that your plan is the best suited for you based on your situation?

Let’s talk about some things you should check into regarding your Prescription plan. Every plan does not cover the same prescriptions. Your current plan may not cover the prescriptions you’re taking now. There may be another plan that does cover all your prescriptions and has lower copays and a lower premium.

How can you find out? There are 22 Prescription plans offered in many counties. If you’ve real energetic, you can call every company and inquire about their plans. Or, if you are computer savvy, go to Medicare.gov and compare plans.

Or, the easy way, call an agent certified to offer Medicare Prescription plans and ask them to compare plans for you.

(The nice thing about working personally with an agent is that you have someone to contact later with questions. And someone who has taken a personal interest in you.)

Medicare Advantage plans require more attention.

Your Medicare Advantage plan may not be offered in 2017.

To continue with a Medicare Advantage plan you would need to review and enroll in a new plan. Not only do the benefits change (doctor copays, hospital copays, etc.) but the doctors and hospitals that accept the plan changes.

Your doctor may have accepted your plan this year and may not in 2017. Do your homework.

Changes to your Prescription plan or Medicare Advantage plan may only be made during the Annual Election Period October 15 through December 7 (for most Medicare Beneficiaries). Start reviewing your current plan and options now. Ruth already has made an appointment for October 16! She just called me at 501-868-6650 and said “Caroline, can we talk?” N 26 eyeonjoseph@eyeonmag.com.

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 widely-published informational column, ‘Caroline, Can We Talk?’.

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Joseph Thomas The trees submitted to the wind like dancers given to the idea that only the judgement of their hearts matter. The grass watched and bowed in waves as they witnessed and admired such forceful beauty. The day barely noticed but when he did, his breezes ceased in his focus on nature’s performing titans and so the trees eased into attention. While the sun was still and distracted the moon rose, peaking her waves and they all began to notice each other in turn. The night inspired the day to remain and so it was a half-time for all and all of natures forces shared the thoughts and dreams and ideas they’d never shared before. It was good and all was well.

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Good Night, and Good Luck “Good Night, and Good Luck” is filmmaker/actor/activist George Clooney’s dramatized portrait of CBS’ battle against Senator Joseph McCarthy in the 1950s, when antiCommunist McCarthy would accuse any of his detractors of being traitors to the country. CBS journalist Edward R. Murrow (played by an excellent David Strathairn) decides he can’t stand by any longer while McCarthy lies, scares, and destroys freedoms in the name of defending them. So Murrow, with help from producers (including one portrayed

by Clooney) and fellow reporters, devotes episodes of his show, “See It Now,” to publicly criticize McCarthy’s methods. Of course, McCarthy fights back, but as powerful as he may be, he doesn’t have the resources to back up his statements. Murrow’s counterstrike leads to Senate investigating McCarthy, which then leads to a sigh of relief from those running from accusation. The story is bookended by the 1958 “Salute to Edward R. Murrow,” during which Murrow talks about the importance of morals and ethics when it comes to media.

“Good Night, and Good Luck” is not a conventional biopic or historical melodrama—it plays 100% straight, with one key focus, a documentarylike approach in execution, and no off-topic subplots (save for a little subplot involving a married couple in the workplace who may or may not be targeted, but that doesn’t distract from the plot in the slightest). Clooney knows what’s really important to be

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presented by this film: the struggle between Murrow and McCarthy, which is powerful enough on its own. And I can’t commend Clooney enough for using actual newsreel footage of the real McCarthy, instead of hiring a lookalike actor to portray him. (The black-andwhite cinematography works in the film’s favor also.)

If “Good Night, and Good Luck” was resonant in 2005 (when it was originally released), then it’s even more significant now, in 2016, sadly. McCarthyism still lives—politicians spread bad publicity about their rivals; they condemn those who question certain political beliefs; and many issues are exploited for any sort of gain, whether they be for debates, news channels, or even tabloids, just to gain attention. The thing is, we may live in a different time than what is portrayed in this film, but watch it again and you’ll find enough parallels to see that we still haven’t learned our lesson and thus we’re doomed to repeat history. That is why “Good Night, and Good Luck” is as important now and it was when it was first released into theaters.

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Tanner Smith is a native of Manila, Arkansas. He has written movie reviews for the T Tauri Galaxy (www.ttauri.org/galaxy) for several years and is a five year veteran of the T Tauri Movie Camp. He has made a number of films, ranging from horror to documentary, and has won awards in filmmaking and screenwriting.

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Things To Do

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes November means it’s time for Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes! This is the ministry of Samaritan’s Purse which puts shoeboxes filled with school supplies, hygiene items and toys into the hands of children around the world. This worldwide operation has delivered over 135 million shoeboxes to more than 150 countries to date.

Anyone can pack a box to bless a child in war torn, impoverished, or refugee situation. Simply go to samaritanspurse/occ.org for details. Boxes are available in Batesville at Calvary Baptist Church, Siloe, Unique Nosh, and Hobby Lobby.

Unique Nosh is hosting a drop off night this year on Tuesday, November 15th. Anyone who brings a packed box to the event will get to enjoy half price frozen yogurt.

Also, there will be a community wide packing party sponsored by Compass Church from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on November 16th at the Batesville High School Cafeteria. Anyone is invited to bring supplies and help pack boxes.

Siloe boutique is encouraging people to pack a box as well by offering a 10 percent discount when you drop your box off with them.

The collection week for these boxes is November 14-21st at Calvary Baptist Church located at 1775 Lyon Street in Batesville or at Cave City First Freewill Baptist Church on Matlock Road in Cave City. Volunteers will be there during business hours to gladly accept your boxes and send them on their way to these waiting children. For more information, call (870) 805-8049.

Chamber U - Disaster Preparedness & Active Shooter November 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in UACCB’s Independence Hall room 102. Call Jamie Rayford for more information at 870.793.2378.

Christmas Parade on Main Street - Polar Express November 28 at 6:30 p.m. ‘A Polar Express Christmas’ is the theme and we ask parents to dress children in their pajamas for parade. Contact Renee Martin at 870.793.7355 for more information.

Ind. Co. Regional Museum Christmas Family Day December 10 / Christmas Family Day from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Southside HIPPY Program The Southside HIPPY Program is now enrolling 3 and 4 year old children. To participate in this free Kindergarten readiness program, call 870-251-4024. A love of learning begins at home.

Spay or Neuter Coupons The Humane Society of Independence County (HSIC) wants to remind everyone that it offers coupons

worth $35 off the cost of having your pet spayed or neutered. Everyone that is having to deal with unwanted puppies and kittens can easily “fix” this problem. HSIC is offering 10 coupons per month for any dog spay or neuter, no income restrictions. They also have 10 spay only coupons (dog or cat) each month for low income families (requires proof of income under $25,000).

Please call the shelter during office hours (Tuesday through Friday from Noon-5:30 p.m. and Sat 11a.m.-4 p.m.) for more information. The shelter phone number is (870) 793-0090. arkansascraftschool.org Find some adventure in your life Hutchinson Community Center Available The Hutchinson Mountain Community Center at 3370 Camp Tahkodah Road is available for rent by contacting Lea Barber at 870-612-4718.

Alzheimer’s Arkansas Caregiver Support Group of Batesville Do you feel overwhelmed or frustrated dealing with someone who lives with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another memory loss disorder? The Caregiver Support Group of Batesville provides opportunities for you to talk with others who really understand what you are going through. Join us every second Thursday at 5:45 p.m. in the WRMC Josephine Raye Rogers Women’s Center Conference Center. Contact Deanna Green at 443.651.9686 for more information.

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16th Annual FilmFest Accepting Submissions

Judy Pest The Ozark Foothills FilmFest is an eclectic celebration of the cinema arts that takes place in April each year in Batesville, Arkansas. It is one of extremely few film festivals taking place in a truly rural community. The festival screens narrative and documentary films of all lengths, as well as curated foreign language films and restored American classics.

Opportunities for artist/audience interaction at the 2016 festival include a filmmaker panel discussion titled “Reel Rural: Rural America in Independent Film,� post-screening Q&As, informal filmmaker chats at a coffee house and college campus, and a filmmaker welcoming reception. The 16th annual Ozark Foothills FilmFest takes place April 14-15 and April 21-22, 2017.

Cash prizes will be awarded for Best Narrative Feature, Best Documentary Feature, Best Narrative Short, and Best Documentary Short. Winners are also presented with an original design hand-thrown ceramic trophy created by Mountain View Pottery.

Entries must be submitted digitally online using the Film Freeway website (www.filmfreeway.com/festival/ OzarkFoothillsFilmFest). The submission deadline is November 30, 2016; entrants will be notified regarding selections on or before January 15, 2017. Special consideration is given to films that reflect rural concerns, lifestyles, and sensibilities. All revenue generated from entry fees is allocated to competition prizes and to providing lodging and travel support for visiting filmmakers. For additional information regarding the submission process, go to www. ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org/submit2017 or email ozarkfilm@wildblue.net.

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This month will conclude the series on kitchen construction.

Creating a focal point will accentuate the beauty of your new space.

Also, there are many options available for countertop selection.

Avoiding common errors will ensure a more efficient and functional work space.

When planning a kitchen, most people never consider a focal point. An island is a great focal point if it is different from cabinetry. To make a statement, use a different countertop material, paint the island a different color or use a wood that is different from cabinetry. To set your island apart from the rest of the kitchen, choose a completely different style than the rest of your cabinetry. If an island is not an option, choose a section of cabinetry to set apart as the focal point. The middle section of a long bank of cabinets is a good option or consider a section along a short wall. Also, the range hood or the wall space behind the range/ cooktop can be a good focal point. Backsplashes can be finished in an array of materials and patterns, accentuating your new kitchen.

Countertops seem almost endless and cannot be covered in this space, so do your homework. Stone tops, such as marble and granite, look beautiful, but do require some maintenance and can stain. Stone tops can also be expensive, so consider your budget.

Tile is still a popular choice and is available in a wide array of colors and sizes. Grout is required though and with a lot of use can look dingy over time. A solid surface countertop creates a sleek, smooth appearance. There are also a variety of edges, such as ogee or bullnose, you can choose for your kitchen style. Laminate tops, such as Formica, are a great option, especially if budget is a factor.

It is now available in many colors and textures that resemble such surfaces as slate and granite. This type countertop is also an easy install and maintenance free.

Kitchen planning errors can make your new space less functional and efficient. Insufficient base and upper cabinet storage space is probably the most common error. Be sure to allow for plenty of storage, as this will cut down on using countertop space which results in insufficient work surface. No countertop by the refrigerator creates a less efficient space. Poorly placed or not enough duplex outlets cut down on functional work space.

Improper lighting creates a dimly lit kitchen. Wasted space is just wasted space, so do not waste space. Also, poorly placed doors can create traffic flow through your work space.

A kitchen renovation or new construction project is exciting, but can quickly become overwhelming. Prior to construction, carefully planning your space will help relieve this stress. If budget allows, hire an interior designer in the planning stage, especially if you become overwhelmed. You can have a kitchen you and your family will enjoy for years to come. N Cherri Rodgers has a B.S. In Interior Design from UCA. She is active in several local ministries & community projects. Most of all, she values time with her family and grandson. Cherri's Interior Design is available for both residential & commercial design or decorating needs. Cherri now has The Kitchen Shop at 2485 Harrison St. for all your kitchen needs.

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