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6/ Notes from the Clearing Sky So Blue

7/ Cherri Design Colors

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9/ DownTown Guide 11/ Tales of a Transplanted Fashionista Making a Habit of Happiness

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Well hello everyone! It is great to be able to reach out to you this fine April of 2016 and bid you a wonderful day.

The weather in late March has been beautifully Springlike, teasing us all outside after an unseasonably warm Winter.

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April brings us to Tanner Smith’s review of 12 Angry Men, Kristi Price’s golden

lesson, Leigh Keller’s habit of happiness and a new Notes from the Clearing below.

Caroline Beauchamp talks of things too good to be true, Cherri Rodgers speaks colors, Bruce Oakley asks you to Shake, Baby Shake and Kacey Burge’s powerful woman for April is Lisa Caplinger, a well deserving candidate. There are local faces, things to do, press releases and more, so read on fellow readers and enjoy the journey.

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Sky So Blue

Joseph Thomas Oh me...here with you, the mood is peace and the sky so blue. We swing and we sway beneath the arching of the willow, all wispy and weeping like a child upon his pillow. The wind is chanting a song in its tonal flute like way and we dare to sing along, as if it is the way we pray.

We hold the day so very loosely, as if afraid to bruise her smile, but she is stronger still than even we know and will learn mile upon mile. She is our quarry and the cage, the mother and the rage. She is the Tiger and our dismay, the giver and the wage. May we learn to allow her the right to be everything and nothing. For by now we know that she is not gone merely because we lose the sense of her touching. N

Wolf family sitting on sofa. Left to right John Quincy Wolf Sr., Adele Wolf, Cleo Wolf, Bess Wolf, John Quincy Wolf Jr.; circa 1940 Courtesy of Old Independence Regional Museum Wolf Collection.

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Cherri Design Colors

When considering colors, many people focus on cool or warm colors. Also I have heard it said that our wardrobe reflects our color preference, but what looks good on us does not always work well in our home. I prefer to look at the beauty of color bestowed upon us through nature. We tend to lean toward either Spring or Autumn colors, so pay close attention to the colors of nature that comfort you. Color can affect our mood, thereby influencing color selection in our home or workspace.

Some color experts state that every room needs touches of black to ground the color scheme and add depth. Black color schemes usually reflect a modern look or an elegant formal feel. Black and white photographs are a good addition to many color schemes and can add sophistication. Black does seem to hide a multitude of sins, drawing less attention to flaws. It is not advised to paint your walls or ceiling black, unless it is a themed room such as a theater room. Use black sparingly as an accent color. Avoid large upholstered pieces, as lint will be apparent.

Blue has a calming effect that promotes sleep and relaxation. Spas and resorts use blues for this reason.

Reminding us of water, blues invoke a calm, relaxing state. Blues curb the appetite, lower blood pressure, slows respiration and heart rate. Primary blue does not invoke calmness, so opt for turquoise or warm hues like periwinkle. Pastels can feel chilly when on walls or furnishings, especially if there is little natural light. Light blue balances with warm hues, which is why it works well with brown. Blue is a good choice for bedrooms and bathrooms.

Brown adds richness, comfort, and warmth, like an old worn leather bomber. As browns are earthy and rich, they add a sense of strength and security to a space. This color works well in any room and is excellent as a main color or accent. Browns are also versatile, working with almost

any color. In addition, browns are good colors for spaces for men, such as a gentleman’s smoking room. To add warmth to your space, choose creamy browns versus muddy looking browns.

Associated with quality, gray is elegant, classic, and timeless, like a gray tweed suit. Gray seems to fall in and out of fashion. If you choose a gray color scheme, use rich hues & beware of dirty grays. Grays are good anywhere, such as furniture pieces, fabrics, walls and ceilings.

Green is earthy, serene and restful. Combining the calming of blue and the cheerfulness of yellow, it is considered the most restful color for the eye. Reminding us of nature & reflecting outdoors, it invokes feelings of health and tranquility.

In any room, it promotes comfort, unwinding and relaxing. It is an especially good color for a baby’s room.

Orange can make a room feel energetic and vibrant, but orange in its true form is hard to live with for very long. Choose hues such as peach, salmon, coral, tangerine or terra-cotta. Peach flatters light skin tones and is restful for bedrooms.

An orange west-facing kitchen may feel unpleasantly hot. But beware as orange stimulates the appetite.

Purple is associated with creativity and luxury. It is also a color of royalty, such as the purple robe placed on Jesus. Purple is excellent as an accent or secondary color, adding depth. Deep shades, such as eggplant, create a rich, dramatic, sophisticated look. Lighter hues, such as lavender and lilac, are restful in rooms for children. Use lighter hues in bedrooms and deeper hues in formal rooms.

Red is the traditional color of French royalty. Restaurants tend to use red in their color schemes, as it stimulates the appetite. The color red invokes emotions, especially irritability.

It also raises blood pressure, as well as speeds respiration and heart rate.

Considered a stimulating color, red is not a good choice for bedrooms. Use red in small touches in your space.

White makes other colors appear stronger and more vibrant. It is cleanlooking, but when it becomes dirty, it looks dull and gray. When using white, be sure to keep it as clean as possible. White can also look sterile, like a hospital, so warm up a white color scheme with rich color tones.

Paint a white ceiling a light color to coordinate with your walls. This will make your living space seem cozy and warm.

Yellow exudes the joy of sunshine and happiness, such as a bright yellow smiley face. Choose yellows in kitchens and dining rooms for its uplifting energy. Used in entries, halls and small spaces, it can make the space feel inviting and expansive.

Gold hues add richness to a room, as well as adding an elegant formal feel.

But be warned that yellows invoke spending money and are not a good choice for nurseries, as babies cry more in yellow rooms.

When decorating your baby’s nursery or child’s room, pay close attention to the color palette, as colors do affect mood. Studies show that red is the first color babies see, but it is too stimulating for bedrooms. Babies tend to cry more in yellow rooms, but peach tones are restful for a bedroom.

Green is a good color for bedrooms, as it is a calming color that promotes relaxation. Blue invokes sleep and relaxation, while brown adds warmth to any space. Purple in lighter hues is always good for children’s rooms.

In choosing paint or accessories, consider the effect you are trying to create. Keep in mind that color does affect mood, so choose accordingly.

For inspiration, take a walk in nature, paying close attention to the colors that comfort you.

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Tales of a Transplanted Fashionista Making a Habit of Happiness

Growing up as a Baptist, we did not usually observe Lent. But as an adult, living in a world of excess, observing Lent has become a regular practice in our lives. Last year, I was in the constant battle (ongoing) with clutter and stuff, so I did the 40 bags in 40 days challenge. It is amazing how much nonsense you can accumulate in your home. I tend to get sentimentally attached to random things, which sometime border on the ridiculous, like any piece of paper Cole has touched, ever, in his whole six years of life (mommy probs). My stuff and attachment to stuff was taking over my entire life. I was not quite to the level of TLCs “Hoarders” show, but it was rough.

So I knew that the power of giving up something for 40 days, in order to symbolize the true meaning of Lent, was big. I had noticed that my sometimes negative attitude was poisoning my relationships and my daily attitude. Sometimes as women, and as humans, we have to be careful how we speak in a group, since many times it can take a turn for the negative, and become gossip and bashing, instead of a simple conversation. I mentioned a book I had been reading in my article last month, “Keep It Shut”, a book that pretty much changed the way I speak to and about people. Then my church did a viewing of “War Room”. THEN my Sunday School class began to read the book of James. Do you feel like maybe God was trying to nudge me to shut my mouth already? Yes. So for Lent I opted to give up speaking negatively about things and people. As a counselor, my style is very much cognitive behavioral, in that I realize that we cannot always change our situations, so we have to change the way we think about them. My attitude and my mouth was changing the joy I had for my career and my life, so I decided to make a change.

As a mama, I also recognize that my mini-me, Cole, hears everything I say, whether I think he is listening or not. This morning, during this tiring first week of Daylight Savings time, he said (in my own words back at me when I told him he simply had to get out of the bed or we would be late) “I am so exhausted!! You are killing me!!”. Knowing that I do not want to raise a negative Nancy kid who has a horrible attitude, I decided that Lent 2016 was the time for me to make a life change. Since making a conscious effort in my speech and prayer life, I have noticed incredible changes in my life. My work life has changed, and even something as simple as our relationships with neighbors has changed. If you cannot wrap your mind around what you are saying, and how it might affect other people, at least begin thinking about the power of negative speaking on your own life, and your outlook. Life is simply too short to be that unhappy all the time.

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Eye On Cover Story Lisa Caplinger

The Woman of the Hour Lisa Caplinger is an all star in Batesville. She is admired by the community, well respected as a business woman, the true creative originator of some of the most beautiful and unique gifts to come out of Batesville, and on top of it all, she is a caring and loving mother and grand mother to some very blessed and fortunate kin.

She is cultivated and dynamic. Born in Batesville but a globe trotter as a child, Lisa traveled with her father’s job at Chicago Bridge and Iron. She had the opportunity that a lot of children don’t have; to travel internationally and live in lots of different places, seeing the world from rich and endless perspectives. From her birth state of Arkansas to an ocean away in South Africa, Lisa has explored near and far and has acquired a wealth of unique experiences not common of the average kid.

For Lisa, family comes first. Her relationship with her children is a close knit one. Lisa’s son Matthew and his wife Candice live locally in batesville with their two beautiful children, Sydney and Spence. Lisa’s daughter Sunny lives in neighboring Heber Springs. Spending time with them is at the very top of her list and one of her greatest joys. Running a successful and very active

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business never stops her from making that special, quality time for those she loves.

So, how did the multifaceted Ms. Caplinger get her start as the charming and humble owner of one of Batesville’s now most popular and thriving local businesses?

She started small and the work spoke for itself.

Inception to Fruition In 1994, Signature Baskets was just that: custom, handmade gift baskets that Lisa created on a part time basis while she held a full time job. It gave her an artistic outlet to pour her energies into and gave her an opportunity to create something beautiful to share with the community. It was personally fulfilling and it didn’t hurt that there seemed to be a pretty good market for it.

In 2006, the company that Lisa was employed with full time downsized. Call it fate or happenstance, but it opened the door for Signature Baskets to add Flowers and Gifts to its repertoire and freed up Lisa to put 100% of her time and energy into the business and hit the ground running. Hit the ground running, she did. The long anticipated dream of Signature Baskets, Flowers and Gifts was brought to fruition and officially opened for business in November of that year.

To promote her new business, art and passion, Lisa appeared on the TV show “Positively Arkansas” with KTHV that promoted Arkansas products with Sheryl Lackey. The show aired on a weekly basis sixty-two times, giving lots of great exposure to Lisa and her new baby, the family owned and operated Signature Baskets, Flowers and Gifts.

The Great Folks of Batesville Lisa’s favorite thing about owning a business in Batesville is by far the people. There is something very special about the people of Batesville that makes it easy and often effortless to foster great relationships. “I love getting to know my customers, they become friends and family,” says Lisa of her loyal customer base that has grown by leaps and bounds since she’s opened her doors. “This past November marks my 10th year in business,” she enthusiastically declares. Her success is truly testament to the exquisite products she creates and delivers to her always satisfied customers and their families. In a way, she shares in the special occasions in their lives through her custom baskets, flowers and gifts. Her customers have the store number on speed dial to place their orders!

Joining Forces for a One of a Kind Design Lisa doesn’t work alone. She has a secret weapon of a designer working with her that brings a wealth of floral design experience and some incredibly prestigious credentials to the artistic table. John Wilbanks, a

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Batesville native and Lyon College graduate, has done floral design for several feature films, notably American Gangster, a true crime drama staring superstar actors like Denzel Washington, Cuba Gooding Jr, and Russell Crowe. His design work can also be seen in such high profile, renowned magazines as Conde Nast, Brides Magazine and the iconic Vogue. John lived in New York for 37 years, managed his own business and did garden design. “John is extremely talented,” proclaims Lisa, proud to have him by her side, “And a great asset to our team here at Signature Baskets, Flowers and Gifts.”

See For Yourself From one-of-a-kind wedding flowers to beautiful sympathy and funeral floral arrangements to proms and holidays, Signature Baskets, Flowers and Gifts has what you need for any occasion big or small. Not in the market for flowers? They offer specialty gifts from gourmet and fruit baskets to scented candles, home décor, baby gifts and candy and chocolates, and that’s just to name a few!

You can peruse their website or order online at www.signaturebaskets.net. Or, better yet, stop in the store weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to see for yourself what they have to offer. While there, talk to one of Batesville’s most fabulous florists live to help you customize an order with their creative suggestions and professional expertise. Located at 384 South Broad Street in Batesville, you’ll be quite impressed with Signature Baskets, Flowers and Gifts and likely be adding them to YOUR speed dial for your next big occasion!

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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.

Lisa Caplinger is...the true creative originator of some of the most beautiful and unique gifts to come out of Batesville...

John Wilbanks, a Batesville native and Lyon College graduate, has done floral design for several feature films...

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Shake, baby, shake Bruce Oakley

The movers and shakers in Independence County are a persistent bunch, and they’re eager for you to move and shake, too!

You do know who they are, though they may not be the ones you expect: These are high-energy school officials and driven community fitness fiends. You should know what they want: A better, healthier life for you and your children.

You may not know that they’ve gotten help from your Uncle Sam, and now from sources closer to home, to make it possible.

If you’d like to be a mover and shaker, too, then you should follow their example and get back to school! No, this isn’t about lots more “book larnin’,” and these are not your grandmother’s schoolmarms. It’s about “Eat Well, Play Hard, Make It Balance” evening sessions such as aerobics at Cedar Ridge Elementary, yoga at Eagle Mountain Magnet or Southside Elementary, or total body workouts at the Midland/Floral campus.

Your role models are dynamic young school leaders like Susi Epperson, principal of Cord-Charlotte Elementary and Lindsey Frazier, principal of Concord Elementary. These modern-times schoolmarms occasionally post feel-good Facebook photos in workout clothes and colorful headbands after particularly enjoyable or challenging workouts. Most see them as encouraging celebrations of an active lifestyle; a few fear they are inappropriate flaunting — not sufficiently schoolmarmish. But celebration and encouragement lie at the heart of all of the classes in the program, and the happy faces are genuine for fit – and fitting – examples in service of others.

Listening to Epperson is a bit of a workout itself, as she rattles off stories and ideas in an enthusiastic let’s-get-thisdone and lift-people-up rush that sweeps you up and carries you along.

It’s cooperation and community that has driven the program, Epperson says: “It’s been awesome to work with the other schools. If we don’t work together nobody’s going to get anything.”

In 2010, Epperson and energetic friends and co-workers had been looking for ways to burn off stress and calories.

Their quest for health, their passion to help others, and finally a bit of public funding came together to create an affordable program that remains available near you. Fitness classes are offered at Batesville’s Eagle Mountain Magnet, Southside Elementary, Cedar Ridge/Newark Elementary, Cedar Ridge/Cord-Charlotte Elementary, and Midland/ Floral Campus gyms.

That first group’s search for a workout site and fitness equipment dovetailed with the Independence County Hometown Wellness Coalition’s participation in the federal Communities Putting Prevention to Work initiative.

Health care mover and shaker Sonia Nix, director of the Independence County Health Unit and leader of the county wellness coalition, told the group about the federal program.

Epperson went straight to work writing grant applications. The grants eventually brought $50,000 fitness

equipment packages to every elementary in the county, along with fitness curriculum and staff training. And that equipment remains available for use by all community residents. Funding sources have changed as the years have passed and the federal program ended. Past state officeholders David Wyatt and James McLean provided funds, as did companies such as General Mills. Most recently, State Rep. James Sturch has bestowed a $10,000 General Improvement Fund Grant to support the fitness classes.

Originally free, the classes now have modest monthly fees that mainly go toward paying instructors and small expenses such as sound equipment.

Municipal officials have helped, too.

“The City of Batesville has been great,” Epperson reports. “They’ve handled the money without charging fees.” She notes that Fayetteville has a similar program and the city charges thousands of dollars to manage the bookkeeping.

So, there’s a lot of support out there for you to get fit.

“We’ve helped people who can’t afford gym membership,” Epperson says. “They find comfort in company as well as fitness. And we’re really proud of everybody for keeping it going at their schools.”

Those keeping it going are Epperson; Heather Fulcher, Southside School District; Susan Parker, Batesville School District; and Frazier. They developed and promoted classes at their facilities, helping dozens to get off the couch and build new healthy habits.

Frazier has been one of the instructors in aerobics and total fitness from the first days of the program. She started her own journey with lots of traveling companions in the area fitness community. She ran with the annual Women Run Arkansas clinics, then quickly moved on to broader fitness, with help from Melody Lopez at Body Fit and Michael Johnson at Anytime Fitness.

It started as stress relief and self-improvement for Frazier: “Fitness has been an outlet — a brain break for me.”

Then it became a way to support others. “Our classes help them start to network and make friends,” she says. “I try to be an uplifter and motivator and they feel like they can do it and keep coming back.”

It continues to be about community service.

“Giving back to the community is really important for me,” Frazier says. “It’s something my mom had always encouraged.” (Her mom is another school mover and shaker: Deborah Frazier, chancellor at UACCB.) Lindsey Frazier has personally seen a huge impact in Pleasant Plains and Floral through the program. She says it has benefited participants in a wide range of age and ability, with all feeling welcomed as they build the foundation for a healthier lifestyle.

She has special admiration for Rose Fagan, a 78-yearold in her classes who has rarely missed a session from the first days. Fagan is the dedicated mover and shaker the instructors hope to encourage, because as she puts it, “I never want to give up.”

So, if you’re ready to become a mover and shaker like Miss Rose, get back to school and take advantage of the facilities that movers and shakers throughout the area have

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Mushrooms Witterman

I am not a “real” mycologist but when I heard that NAMA (North American Mycology Association was holding its annual foray in the Ozarks for the first time ever, I investigated and quickly joined by paying the dues. It was held in early November 2013 at Shepherd of the Ozarks, a lovely camp compound near Marshall, and lasted four days.

There were about 200 people from all over North America.

Lectures and forays were offered concurrently during the day as well as at our meals. There were vans to take us to the foray sites. We could choose from any of the activities plus enjoy a special program after dinner. We who chose a foray were instructed how to gather and label our specimens and if we had enough possible edibles, harvest them for cooking. Then the experts examined and identified our collections. I learned there are “Hen of the Woods” and also “Chicken of the Woods”. The “Hen” is also called the Dancing Mushroom. It is a soft gray color. The “Chicken” is a vibrant orange also known as the Sulphur Shelf. Both of these are quite prized for edibility and they form large clusters so they look amazing. One lady found one about two feet in diameter. At the end of the foray there was a session called “Mycophagy”. I learned that Mycophagy is the cooking and eating of wild mushrooms. There was a team of cooks who’d been working all afternoon preparing a variety of tasty dishes for us to sample.

My husband Benn and I used to enjoy finding and

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identifying wild mushrooms. He was especially thrilled to find oyster mushrooms as they are very delicious. Once we found some morels, but never again. We learned how to identify them by studying books. We didn’t really care if they were edible or not; we just liked to try and identify them.

One of my new mushroom friends from that foray lives in Jacksonville, AR. She and her husband grow their own shitake mushrooms on special logs. She has taught me about hunting and cooking chanterelles. I’ve found some in my yard here in Spring Valley and you might also get lucky. Look for them in summer, about July. They are easy to identify: orange and vase shaped with decurrent gills (extending down stalk). You slice them, saute in olive oil and/or butter, season with garlic salt and enjoy with bread of your choice. Don’t bother about incorporating in a fancy recipe; just enjoy them for a snack.

There is an Arkansas Mycology Association the meets and goes on forays. I’ve gone on one or two but it’s hard to fit in my busy schedule. I did join a small group for a morel foray in the Lake Sylvia area with only slight success, but had lots of fun anyway. The leader and president, Jay Justice, knows the “spots” and obtains permission for us.

Morels have a black spongy conical top and white stems.

They are almost impossible to spot from the top looking down. In my excitement I tripped and fell flat on the forest floor. While down there I looked around and spotted the white stems. I was unhurt and thrilled to have found some!

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Front Royal, Virginia. Would anyone like to join me for that? Or maybe one of the Arkansas forays?

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DID YOU SEE THIS? Susan Shawver

Did you know the “superfood” known as chia seeds are the same seeds that you use to make a Chia Pet? They have a neutral flavor, nutty texture, lots of protein, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. They “come from the Salvia hispanica plant native to Mexico and Guatemala”, according to the January, 2016, issue of Better Homes and Gardens Magazine.

There was a cute article in Rodale’s Organic Life January/February, 2016, issue entitled Perfectly Imperfect.

The writer tells of having a vision of the perfect organic garden and keeps putting off getting started on it until she felt she could do it perfectly. Needless to say, there was no garden until her husband just started digging and did it all wrong. But they had a producing garden. Her conclusion was, “here’s what my husband knew: that it’s better to have an imperfectly organic garden, a funny-looking garden, a garden full of experiments and mistakes, than a perfect

garden that might never exist.” How true, how true!

Anybody out there have a perfect organic garden?

Latin 101

Following is a direct quote from Dave’s Weekly Gardening Newsletter for January 18, 2016:

Quercus (KWER-kus) Quercus is the ancient Latin name for Oak trees, symbolizing strength. Oaks are the national trees of several nation including England, Estonia, France, Germany, the United States and Wales.

In ancient times, oak trees were sacred to the gods Jupiter and Thor. The Bible refers to oak trees in stories of Jacob and Joshua. In the mid-400s BC, Herodotus wrote that oak trees contained the gift of prophecy within their boughs.

Oak trees are hardwood trees native to the northern hemisphere; hundreds of species are known to exist. There are both deciduous and evergreen species growing from cold latitudes to the tropical regions of Asia, Europe and North America.

In 1911, John Uri Lloyd described the astringency of the bark of white oak, and its use in dysentery and hemorrhages. The acorns (which is from the Old English, meaning fruit or berry) have been used for food by man and animals for centuries.

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Press Releases by Hannah Sturch

First Community Bank president and COO, Boris Dover, and chairman and CEO, Dale Cole, present Independence County non-profit Help and Hope with three computers that will be used at the local food and clothing bank. The donation will assist the Independence County food and clothing bank staff with data entry allowing them to quickly access client files.

Community College at Batesville. The performance will be at 6:30 p.m. March 15 in the Independence Hall Auditorium.

The Doo-Wah Riders have been performing what they describe as “high-energy country music with a Cajun twist” for more than 30 years. The Performing Arts series is presented courtesy of First Community Bank and UACCB. Tickets for the performance are $10 and can be purchased at First Community Bank locations in Batesville, Cave City and Southside, or at UACCB. For more information, call 870-6122040. For more information on the band, visit doowahriders.com.

Opening Night special event celebrating the 15th anniversary of the festival. The event takes place at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, at Independence Hall on the campus of the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. This truly unique FREE program re-creates the brief historical moment when the long-standing and enormously popular vaudeville variety show collided with the magic of early motion pictures. “Early Cinema on the Vaudeville Stage” will capture this dynamic historical moment, with screenings of short films starring the comic genius Buster Keaton and live comedy skits and musical performance by the renowned Side Street Steppers from Memphis, Tennessee. The free program will be followed by a fulllength concert by The Side Street Steppers, playing rare and popular music from the 1920s and 30s on vintage and homemade instruments. The concert begins at 8:30 p.m., also at UACCB. Admission to the concert is $8; $6 for students of all ages and adults age 55 and older; and $5 for Foothills Film Society members.

Press Releases by Eric Bork

First Community Bank has launched a new checking account product that is designed to help customers who have had trouble managing their checking account in the past. The account, “Fresh Start” checking, gives customers the ability to have a checking account even if they have a negative history with a consumer reporting agency.

The new “Fresh Start” checking account is available at any First Community Bank location.

The account has an opening balance requirement of $50.

There is no monthly minimum balance requirement, and with direct deposit the monthly service fee is $8.50 or $11.50 without direct deposit. A free MasterCard® debit card and unlimited check writing are features of the account. After a 12-month period, if the account is in good standing, it will be converted to a First Community standard regular checking account.

Press Releases by Hannah Keller

The Doo-Wah Riders will present a unique concert experience as part of the Performing Arts Series at the University of Arkansas

The Arkansas Arts Center Children’s Theatre on Tour will perform Apollo: To the Moon at 6:30 p.m. March 8 at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville in Independence Hall. The show is free, but tickets are required to ensure adequate seating.

Tickets are available at First Community Bank branches, at the cashier’s office at UACCB or at the door the night of the show. For more information, call 501-372-4000 or visit www.arkansasartscenter. org.

Press Releases by Chuck Jones

Construction of Citizens Bank’s new headquarters building was formally approved March 21 by the bank’s Board of Directors. Groundbreaking is scheduled for August along St. Louis Street between Case and Lyon streets in Batesville.

“This new Citizens Bank building will be a strong addition to the community,” said Phil Baldwin, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are excited about what this project means to Batesville and the surrounding area. We are committed to providing numerous opportunities for local subcontractors and trade craftsmen during the construction phase.”

Clark Contractors in Little Rock has been selected to manage the project. The design for the new fourstory banking facility is in the final stages by Blake Dunn, President of CADM Architecture in El Dorado.

The composition of the structure will be largely glass and natural limestone. Architect’s renderings will be available soon. “We will maintain an Operations Center in our current Main Bank location. And more expansion is on the way,” adds Baldwin.

Press Releases by Judy Pest

The Ozark Foothills FilmFest invites the public to attend “Early Cinema on the Vaudeville Stage,” an

Dr. Irosha Nawarathne, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Lyon College, has secured $25,420 in funds for summer research from the Arkansas IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) developmental research program.

Students wishing to pursue careers in chemistry will be able to spend a portion of their summer working on a specialized project at UAMS. Dr. Nawarathne will present a “Scope of Work” document with specific plans for the students’ research.

This award was based on Dr. Nawarathne’s submitted proposal, “Probing Interactions of Rifamycins and Mycobacterium Tuberculosis RNA Polymerases.”

Certain strains of bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB) have developed resistance to rifamycins, an integral part of TB treatment. Lyon’s student research team will work with Dr. Nawarathne to analyze the relationship between rifamycins and these resistant strains of bacteria and work on developing an alternative treatment for TB.

Press Releases by Rachel Newell

Lyon College’s recently established shooting sports program has been very active in tournaments, cinching wins in San Antonio, Texas, and Hope, Arkansas. At the ACUI Lower Midwest Conference Championship tournament in San Antonio, Lyon team members Blake Caldwell and Dalton Lamons took second and third place, respectively, out of more than 120 collegiate shooters in the American Trap competition. Both hit 98 out of 100 targets. Other Lyon shooters with noteworthy scores at this tournament included Noah Brawley (92/100), Sumner Barnes (91/100), and Kullins Koelling (86/100).

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Smith’s Verdict ****

12 Angry Men

It takes a lot of effort to successfully make a film like this—a talented cast, smart dialogue, solid directing, and effective commentary.

With “12 Angry Men,” (the 1957 film adapted from Reginald Rose’s teleplay of the same name), this film about a jury confined to one room while determining the verdict of a murder trial would’ve been easy to make into an uninteresting hour-and-a-half-long experience. But instead, it’s a riveting, insightful, wonderfully-writtenand-acted drama. It serves as both a murder mystery and as a commentary on the American justice system and is effective as both.

The film is set in a jury discussion room in real time and mostly stays there, with the exceptions of a brief prologue and an equally brief epilogue. In the prologue, the jury has already sat through the trial and are hearing the final words of the judge before going about deciding the verdict of a young man (who is clearly a minority, but his race is never determined), who is accused of murdering his father. Then the jury moves into the room to determine the boy’s guilt or innocence. 11 of the 12 men vote “guilty,” meaning there is one holdout. Juror #8 (Henry Fonda) has reasonable doubt about the boy’s liability and challenges the others to prove him wrong. They bring up the facts, he states his case, and soon enough, another person, elderly Juror #9 (Joseph Sweeney), holds out and changes his vote as well. This leads to further investigation on the case, with new possible answers and outcomes that help the examination cause change in others’ votes. For example, how are they sure of what the testifying witnesses saw or heard?

Why couldn’t the kid clear up his alibi? What about the stab wound coming from the switchblade used as the murder weapon? New elements continue to pile on, adding to the possibility that they misinterpreted the facts. The two strongest jury members voting “guilty” are arrogant Juror #3 (Lee J. Cobb), whose past

overshadows his view of the present, and Juror #10 (Ed Begley), an ignorant bigot whose hatred blinds him.

The film works as a “murder mystery,” going by witnesses’ testimonies and physical evidence.

But there are no clear answers or even indications as to whether or not the boy is actually guilty. But that’s not what the film is about. Instead, the film is about how if this jury is not absolutely sure that he is guilty, if there is any reasonable doubt, they must acquit him. They must acknowledge all possibilities or they’ll send a wrongfully accused defendant to death row. The film isn’t about the crime as much as analysis of the crime, and it successfully delivers much insight into what goes on in the jury room.

The way new possibilities continue to pile on one after another is handled effectively, with fascinating detail causing audiences to think about what verdict they would choose if they were in that room, listening to all of this. What also makes it work is the excellent dialogue spoken by the characters—how they all react to certain circumstances, what they have to say, etc. That’s really what gives the film its strength: the dialogue and the acting. Each of the 12 actors do great jobs portraying the “12 angry men” in the title and they each do their best to give their characters different personalities (twelve key characters is hard to keep track of, since only about half of them are allowed to leave impacts). Henry Fonda was the only big star at the time to highlight the film, and he does a brilliant job playing the conflicted voice of reason, Juror #8 (whose name isn’t revealed until the very end, along with Juror #9’s). Equally brilliant (at least, those who stand out to me) are Ed Begley as Juror #10, whose bigotry is enough to have everyone in the room turn against him at a crucial point; Joseph Sweeney as wise Juror #9; Jack Warden as the wisecracking salesman who serves as Juror #7 and is willing to stay with the winning side in order to make it to an evening baseball game; Lee J. Cobb as the aggressive Juror #3 (whose final verdict is the most heartbreaking moment in the

film, in which he ultimately breaks down and cries); and John Fiedler as meek Juror #2, who is dominated by the others at first but more confidant by the end. Those were the ones that stood out to me, but the other actors (Martin Balsam, E.G. Marshall, Jack Klugman, Edward Binns, George Voskovec, and Robert Webber) do fine work as well. It’s a wonder why neither of these 12 performances were given Oscar consideration.

Of course, the direction can’t be ignored. Sidney Lumet, who used social commentary in each of his films no matter what the subject to get multiple points across, knew how to keep the tension going while allowing the actors to actually live the situation they’re in and let everything come naturally. The tension is raised not just with heat (as the film takes place on the hottest day of the summer, as indicated) with assistance from use of shots (mostly close-ups) to deliver a sense of claustrophobia.

“12 Angry Men” may have been released in the mid-1950s, but the issues being addressed in this film are still important today. What’s to separate facts from possibility? What is truly “fact?” Could a “guilty” verdict be allowed with reasonable doubt? Is there ever reasonable doubt? What are the true priorities of a juror?

And most importantly, is a jury just willing to get on with their lives if it means ruining the life of another just because of what they heard and not because of what they know? Those are the questions addressed in “12 Angry Men,” an outstanding film that stands the test of time.

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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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The Myopic Life A Golden Lesson

I recently failed as a volunteer.

But what I learned was golden.

I recruit volunteers for a living.

Part of my job is to explain roles and expectations to new volunteers.

I do this by hosting a training day, but usually only half the volunteers show up. People these days are either double-booked or non-committal.

I have always accepted this low turn-out as inevitable, and I usually give the volunteer(s) who missed an “on-the-fly” run-down of their job duties. However, I’ve recently learned that this is kind of a terrible idea! And I know this because I was the volunteer missing the training!

My kids’ Gifted and Talented program participates in Odyssey of the Mind, a creative problemsolving competition. All OM teams must have a coach, usually a parent. OM provides 1 to 2 training classes each fall in order to equip

volunteer-coaches. I volunteered to coach one of these OM teams, but I missed both training classes.

In my defense, I came on late as a coach. Regardless, I was lost as a goose. I had some of the competition materials to review, but even these could not provide me the rich framework or overall vision for the program, not the way a passionate OM trainer could have.

Our team performed well, but there were components of the competition I just couldn’t have anticipated without training.

And herein lies the point. I used to think that volunteer trainings were an option, easily remedied if missed. While ideal, we could “make do” without them. I no longer believe that to be the case.

If your organization is volunteerdependent for success, trainings for key volunteer positions should be elevated more to the mandatory level if you truly wish to have a strong program in line with the

vision of your organization. The need for training must be communicated in a way that conveys your high expectations, as well as the critical nature of the volunteer’s role.

As leaders in our organizations, we often overestimate how much the volunteer understands. We (the leaders) are steeped in mission and vision, and we naturally assume that everyone else is too. We need to assume less and train more. The health of our organizations hinges on committed participation.

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Kristi Price is on staff with Fellowship Bible Church of Batesville as Ministry Coordinator. She enjoys conversations about community and connection, and she loves small town living. Kristi is married and mother to three children.

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Things To Do

Wilderness Survival—New! Apr 2, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. $60 Dan Nash, owner of Satori Adventures and Expeditions, teaches a condensed version of the general two day wilderness first aid class that is centered around the most common injuries and medical issues that may arise while in the wilderness.

Unlike many other wilderness first aid classes, Dan provides practical exercises on diagnosing and treating of patients, as well as the evacuation if necessary. Students will need to bring their first aid kit, along with other items that they would normally take with them on a day trip, such as trekking poles, rain gear, survival kit, water, extra clothing, etc. The class will be 8 hours in length and consist of 5 hours of classroom and 3 hours of practical exercises. During the practical exercises, you will use the normal items that you have with you to build litters, splints, etc. and learn to extract patients. UACCB Nursing Allied Health Bldg, 902. To learn more about Dan’s classes, visit www. hikingtheozarks.com. For more information or to register, contact 870.612.2082 or email katrina.stevens@uaccb.edu.

Extreme Couponing Apr 5, 6-9 p.m. $15 Who doesn’t love to save money? Learn the ins and outs of couponing at your local stores. Go from coupon-shy to couponsavvy with cartloads of money-saving tips on cutting your grocery bill. Deann Castleberry, instructor. UACCB Row Johns Bldg, 815. For more information or to register, contact Katrina Stevens as shown above.

UACCB Row Johns Bldg, 815. For more information or to register, contact Katrina Stevens as shown previously.

Electrical Code Update Apr 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $75 Oct 22, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $75 The seminar covers the most significant changes to the 2014-2015 National Electric Code (NEC). Instructor is Terry Waldrop of Arkansas Construction Education Foundation. Bring your NEC 2014-2015 code book for reference. Fee: $75 (includes all course materials). UACCB Nursing Allied Health Bldg, 902.

To register, contact Terry Waldrop at 501.372.1590.

Ozark Foothills FilmFest This is an eclectic celebration of the cinema arts that takes place each spring 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 day-long workshop on community collaboration in independent filmmaking, post-screening Q&As, informal filmmaker chats at a coffee house and college campus, and a filmmaker welcoming reception. For more information on the 2016 line up, log onto www.ozarkfoothillsfilmfest.org. This year’s activities begin Friday April 1 at Noon, so log on now.

Ashely Lewis Endowed Concert: Robert “Baabe” Irving III Irving, who played with jazz legend Miles Davis, along with several Arkansas musicians, will offer a tribute to Davis Friday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Landers Theater at 267 E. Main Street in Batesville. www.lyon.edu.

HSIC Team Trivia Night The Humane Society of Independence County is having How to Sell on Amazon - New! the 6th Annual Team Trivia Game Night FUNdraiser and Chili Apr 18-25, 6-8 p.m. $35 Dinner April 2. Doors open at 5 p.m. and trivia begins at 6 In this beginner class, learn to sell on Amazon using their p.m. with four rounds of 20 questions per round, and will offer FBA (Fulfillment By Amazon) program. Learn how the immense special questions and options to help teams improve their scores popularity of Amazon Prime means that you can profit by in later rounds.

The event is guaranteed to be fun! HSIC plans to purchasing items locally (or anywhere) and sell on the Amazon. have a few silent auction items, some door prizes, a couple of com website. Kat Simpson, instructor. Mondays, 2 sessions.

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package deals for a Tunica get-a-way and more! Again this year, there will be round tables of eight people and HSIC’s popular table decorating contest. Feel free to improvise in whatever fashion you choose to catch the judge’s eyes! The cost is $15 per person ($120 per team/table of 8). Get your co-workers, your friends, or your family to form a team! Challenge others! If there aren’t enough people for a full table/team, HSIC will combine people to make full tables. This FUNdraiser has been a blast the last five years! Call Bev at (870) 613-3045 or Sue at (870) 3075305 for more information or to register!

entertainment.

Band Concert: “River Songs: The Lyon College Symphonic Winds, along with the Lyon Dixieland Band and the Riverview High School Band from Searcy, Arkansas, will perform music with a river theme.

Tuesday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. in Lyon’s Brown Chapel. www. lyon.edu.

Teen Driving Roadeo Saturday May 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the White Rodgers Facility at 2895 Harrison Street in Batesville. All attendees will learn how to be safer drivers and those who attend all booths will receive free vehicle emergency kits while supplies last. Call 501.364.3400 or register online at www.archildrens.org/ipc.

Kresge Gallery Exhibition: Senior Thesis Exhibit Senior art majors Gale Wann and Spencer Goff will exhibit their work. Opening reception: Thursday April 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. and last thru May 6 in the Lyon Kresge Gallery at 2300 Highland Rd. For more information log onto www.lyon.edu.

Hutchinson Community Center Available The Hutchinson Mountain Community Center at 3370 Chamber University - Low Cost Marketing Tools Camp Tahkodah Road is available for rent by contacting Lea Explore marketing approaches that are not only practical Barber at 870-612-4718. and low-cost, but effective for any size business. Monday April 4, 10 a.m. through Noon. Call Jamie Beck at 870.793.2378 or Alzheimer’s Arkansas Caregiver Support Group of Batesville Do you feel overwhelmed or frustrated dealing with email her at jamie.beck@mybatesville.org for more information. someone who lives with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or 37th Annual Arkansas Scottish Festival another memory loss disorder? The Caregiver Support Group The Arkansas Scottish Festival is held every April on the of Batesville provides opportunities for you to talk with others picturesque campus of Lyon College. Established in 1981 as the who really understand what you are going through. Join us Ozark Scottish Festival, the festival has grown significantly and every second Thursday at 5:45 p.m. in the WRMC Josephine evolved over the years but remains emblematic of the College, Raye Rogers Women’s Center Conference Center. Contact our Scottish heritage, and Presbyterian connection. The event Deanna Green at 443.651.9686 for more information.

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Visiting Writer: Craig Albin Albin, a widely-published poet who has just published his first book of short stories, will give a public reading. Tuesday, April 12 at 7 p.m. in the Bevens Music Room in Lyon’s Brown Chapel. Log onto www.lyon.edu for more information.

Harlequin Theatre: The Glass Menagerie The Harlequin Theatre will present the 1945 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award-winning play The Glass Menagerie

by Tennessee Williams. Thursday, April 14, 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. and April 17 at 2 p.m. at the Holloway Theatre at Lyon College. www.lyon.edu.

Senior Recital: Jason Cumpston Cumpston will present “My Life in Song, a Musical Autobiography,” which will include musical theater and other vocal selections, with narration by Cumpston. Friday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Lyon’s Brown Chapel. www.lyon.edu.

BACC Juried Exhibition Tuesday April 26 from 10 a.m. through Saturday June 11 at 4:30 p.m. at the Gallery on Main, 226 E. Main Street. Call 870.793.3382 or log onto www.batesvilleareaartscouncil.org.

A Step Forward Fundraiser A Step Forward will be hosting a family friendly fundraiser on April 23rd from 10am-2pm at the Barnett Building on Main Street. Cost is $20 per person. Children under 5 are free. There will be food, music, silent auction and plenty of children’s April 2016

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United Way Begins Accepting Applications for 2017 Funding Allison Phelps

United Way of North Central Arkansas has announced they are starting a new cycle of funding and initiative work for 2017. Interested non-profit agencies working in the areas of education, financial stability and health are invited to submit an application for United Way funding for 2017.

To be considered for 2017 funding, applications must be completed and filed with the United Way office no later than April 12, 2016 at 3:00 pm. An applying organization must be a non-profit, taxexempt charitable organization providing a direct and meaningful service to the people of North Cleburne, Independence, Izard, Sharp and/or Stone Counties, and must have been in existence for at least 2 years.

“This is the most exciting part of our work,” said United Way Executive Director, Allison Phelps, “Putting the dollars we raised back into our community to provide much needed services makes the fundraising

we do year-round very rewarding.” United Way’s yearly campaign funds partner agencies and initiatives dedicated to improving the quality of life in their respective communities.

United Way of North Central Arkansas is in the middle of their 2015-2016 Campaign, which will be closing soon and is just under $30,000 away from reaching its fundraising goal. Your generous support of United Way helps our community all year long. United Way resources help children and youth succeed, strengthen and support families, promote self-sufficiency and support vulnerable and aging populations.

For those in need of an application for funding or for those interested in giving to the United Way community fund, contact the United Way office at (870)793-5991, info@liveunitednca.org.

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All Rise Century Bike Ride Judge Chaney Taylor

Once again it's almost time for our 8th Annual ALL RISE Century Bike Ride. It will be Saturday, May 21, 2016, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Jubilee Family Church, 45 Thunderbird Dr., just off Hwy 69 South, about 1.5 miles past the Batesville Wal-Mart near Moorefield.

This is a century (100 mile) ride but riders may choose any comfortable distance as it is an out-and-back, with support. $20 fee covers event T-shirt, drinks, refreshments & support. Contact person is Donald Vaulner at 870-793-8897 or dlvauln@yahoo.com, so if you have any questions or need to register, contact Donald.

The purpose is to increase interest in cycling and raise money for a worthy program. This is for riders of all

skill levels and winds through the rolling hills of North Arkansas where they meet the delta. This an out-and-back so riders may choose any distance of 1-100 miles. There is little flat on most of the ride, but there are no major climbs. This event is a fund-raiser so begin obtaining sponsors as soon as possible. All riders who raise $250 or more will receive a special award. Helmets are required for all riders. Riders <18 must be accompanied by an adult.

This is a supported ride – sag available. See route online at: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/17479502.

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Seniors, can we talk?

Too Good to be True?

Have you ever heard something that was so good you thought it was too good to be true? I have. Whether it’s that yummy dessert with only 50 calories or that Medicare supplement plan that’s only $135. It’s supposed to be the same plan that you have but you’re paying $178 a month.

This is what happened to one of Ruth’s friends. Ruth called and told me that her neighbor told her she was enrolling in a Medicare supplement Plan F and she was only going to have to pay $135. Really? Boy, that’s a good deal. . . or is it.

As a neighbor and good friend, Ruth suggested that her neighbor call me for a second opinion.

Ruth’s neighbor did call me and later came into my office so I could see what she was given. Yes, the Medicare supplement plan she was looking at is Plan F. Yes, it pays the same benefits as other Plan F’s do but . . . there are two differences. The Plan F Ruth’s neighbor was considering is a High deductible Plan F and it requires that she use network providers and hospitals.

Until her deductible is met, she would have to pay all Medicare covered costs

before the plan would pay anything (the separate foreign travel emergency deductible is extra). Out of pocket expenses that are applied toward the deductible are those expenses that would normally be paid by Plan F (like your Part A and Part B deductibles).

When Ruth’s neighbor found out that the deductible for 2016 is $2180, she decided to do some math.

She added up the premiums of $135 a month + the 2016 deductible of $2180 that she might have to pay and realized she could be out of pocket $3800 during the year. Goodness!

That averages $316.67 a month – lots more than a Plan F that pays 100% or Plan G that pays 100% after the Part B doctor/medical deductible is paid.

Be careful. Make certain you understand what you’re told. Get things in writing – a brochure or summary of benefits. Make certain the person providing you information is knowledgeable and knows what they’re talking about. If you enroll in a plan and later decide it’s not what you thought it was, you may not be able to change due to your medical history or medical conditions.

Remember rates are based on where you live (either your zip code or county you live in). If you’re changing plans, tobacco usage and medical history is taken into consideration.

If you’re not sure or uncomfortable about making a decision or which plan to enroll in, seek out a second opinion.

I certainly was glad to give Ruth’s neighbor a second opinion. Now she feels she has enough information to make a decision. A decision she understands and feels comfortable with.

Want or need a second opinion?

Call me at 501-868-6650 and say “Caroline, can we talk? I need a second opinion.”

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Caroline Beauchamp is a local insurance agent for M & P Insurance & Investment Services. She offers personalized life and health insurance solutions and is known for her widelypublished informational column, ‘Caroline, Can We Talk?’.

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“Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary recently held its annual Science Fair. Winners in each category advanced to the regional science fair in March.”

Below, “Sixth grader Victoria Vance explains her winning science fair project, ‘Where’s Baby?’ to 5th grader Daniel Latus (center) and 4th grader Kade Barber (right). Vance created an alarm that will sound when a baby is left in its car seat.

All three students were overall winners in the Sulphur Rock Science Fair with Vance winning 1st place, Barber winning 2nd place, and Latus winning 3rd place. They advanced to the Regional Science Fair at UACCB on March 18th.”

Ashley Ray Busby, a coach at Central Magnet has an intramural softball program that is held at the school two days a week on Tuesday and Thursdays for girls in grades 5th and 6th. She is able to host this event due to the installation of the new batting cage at Central Elementary which has been a huge asset to our program. She was able to fund this cage through a Donor's Choose project which is an online site to help teachers fund different items that they need for their classrooms. Various donors including individuals and businesses from around the state and our community contributed to the cost of the batting cage.

A picture of the batting cage that was purchased through Donors Choose.com that Ashley Ray Busby received for The Softball Program.

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Eye On...the Road

Michelle and Emilee Gerhardt went to Waco, Texas to the Magnolia Silos for spring break. “I’m so jealous!” shared Leigh Keller. We appreciate the ride, too.

Campbell Lawton, Cole Keller and Cooper Cross (with their families) went to Great Wolf Lodge for spring break. Thanks for taking us along.

Local Faces

Picture of the girls in the Central Magnet Softball program First Row (on knees) L to R:Gabby Dockins, Keeley Brewer, Sophie Poole, Gracie Dockins, Anslee Brewer, Brylie Simpson, Sarah Taylor, Isabella Treubig 2nd Row (L to R): Ashlyn Bachman (BHS Softball Player) Kenlee Gallegly, Madison Childers, Caeley Wood, Kaelyn Gooch, Katelyn Langston (BHS player), Lexi Hopper (BHS player) 3rd Row Standing (L to R): Chloe Foster (BHS player), Chandler Sisk (BHS player), Trinity Wright, Eden Gonzales, Maggie Duncan, Abby Barron (BHS player), Katie DeBerry (BHS player) (Not pictured: Ashlynn Justice and Milhyiah Johnson)

Central Magnet Elementary held a Science Fair for the 4-6th grades on Thursday, March 3, 2016. There were 11 Engineering Categories and three awards were given in each category for 4th and 5-6th grade.

Glenita Anderson, STEM class teacher with the help of Science teachers Pam Baxter and Amy Fairchild put together the fair.

4th grade winners shown below: Back Row(left), Kendra Moffit- Team 3rd, Faith Bales- Team 3rd, Anslee Brewer Team 3rd, Addie GillmoreTeam 3rd, Nathan Vickers- Team 1st, August Gray Team 1st, Chris Diaz Estrada- Team 1st, and Ellana Hamlett-Individual 1st.

Front Row(left) Moriah Beyer- Team 3rd, Emy Lopez Carroza- Team 3rd, Laura Miguel-Team 3rd, Mariela Cruz- Team 3rd, Harry HunterIndividual 1st, and Josue Cruz- Team 2nd.

(Not pictured are Joe Engles- Individual 1st, Trevor Finnie, Caden White, and Elija Doningues- Team 3rd; Shaylah Swain and Hayden Sinclair- Team 2nd) Front is DJ Vansanford 3rd. (Not Pictured is Roland Pruden 3rd)

5th grade Science Fair Winners shown below: Back row left- Gabby Cheney 2nd, Angelieka Epting 3rd, McKenna Storlarik 2nd, Jacob Jackson 3rd, and Gentry Moody 1st.

Middle Row left- Kaleb Young 3rd, Leslie Garcia 2nd, Corey Carter 2nd, Haylie Godfrey 1st, Gabby Dockins 2nd, Keely Brewer 2nd, Jessica Medina 1st, and Violet Page 1st.

6th Grade Science Fair Winners shown below: Back row left- Lizzie Buie 3rd, Rhiannah Crouch 1st, Eric Horne 3rd, Jessica Garcia Team 1st, Emily Rendon 1st, Tanner Jones 1st, Kamryn Moore 1st, Jonathan Anderson Team 1st, Sarah Shaw 2nd, and Angel Huynh 1st.

Front row left, Trenton Heigle 2nd, Claire Gregg 1st, Liam Gray 2nd, Dillon Driver 1st, Austin Williamson 3rd, Nathan Rosas 1st, and Luke Seaton 3rd.

Not pictured are Carter Freiert Team 1st, Quin Walker 2nd, Hayden Baxter 3rd, Kia Paden 2nd, and Aaliyah Watson 3rd.

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