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In This Issue 6/ Editor’s Note Time Flies

7/ We’re Still Out Here

Putting a Film Festival Together

11/ The Myopic Life

A Place at the Table

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12/ Cover Story The Three A’s

14/ Feature

Staying Busy on Main Street

18/ I Do

Bentz and Stevenson Wedding

20/ Smith’s Verdict ***1/2 Safety Not Guaranteed

21/ Notes from the Clearing Letter To The Queen

23/ Tales Of a Transplanted Fashionista Second Hand Haven

24/ Things To Do 25/ Faces

33/ Batesville Area Arts Council 34/ Downtown Guide 36/ Your Health

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Meet Your Writers...

Chad Grigsby is a 32 year old native of Tennessee but now calls Arkansas home. He is the Pastor for Teaching & Shepherding at the Compass Church. He holds a Masters of Divinity from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Jessica and they have one son, Ezra.

Leigh Keller is a high school guidance counselor and colorguard instructor at Batesville High School. She is the director of the BHS Glass Slipper Project. Leigh lives in Batesville with her son, Cole, and a pack of dogs.

Alisa R. Lancaster is an advanced practice nurse for the U of A Medical Sciences North Central. She has been in healthcare since 1983, the last 18 years with the UAMS system. Alisa and husband, Scott, have four children, two grandchildren, and two spoiled puppies. Alisa’s mission is to improve the health and wellness of others through education and practice. She welcomes feedback or comments at AlisaAPRN@gmail.com or 870.698.1023 Bob Pest is the president and Co-founder of Ozark Foothills FilmFest and the T Tauri Film Festival and Movie Camp. He works as a community development consultant for First Community Bank, teaches film classes at UACCB, and currently serves as vice-president of the Ozark Gateway Tourist Council.

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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Editor’s Note Time Flies

Joseph Thomas So, it is May...already... wow! She does fly, that ticking matriarch that controls, restricts and limits our every moment. We had a wonderful Easter with some of our family we haven’t seen Kimberlee and Joseph Thomas in a while and we hope you had the same opportunity.

This month of May, we Cover Lane Callahan, Feature the upgrades on Main Street, and bring you the Bentz and Stevenson Wedding. Leigh Keller visits Goodwill, Kristi Price discusses why we should make a place at our table for newcomers and Tanner Smith reviews “Safety Not Guaranteed.” We have new advertisers to seek out this month, T Tauri news, WRMC news, Lyon and UACCB news/events and many faces from around the county. We hope you will grab our 2014 Eye On Seniors Magazine as well. This year’s magazine is a double feature on Independence and Jackson County Seniors. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and www.eyeonmag.com. N

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We’re Still Out Here

Putting a Film Festival Together Bob Pest

The 13th Annual Ozark Foothills FilmFest ended on Sunday, April 6. The five day experience featured fortysix films, ranging from an ironic ten-minute short film, HOW TO SHARPEN PENCILS, to the Arkansas Premiere of FOLK, featuring a trio of musicians in the Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan tradition. Sixteen filmmakers attended, along with two writers and scholars who moderated a panel discussion and helped with the Q&As between films.

Identifying and organizing the guest filmmakers who attend a festival takes early planning. We invite filmmakers to attend several months in advance. We pay for travel and provide comfortable housing. The Comfort Suites Hotel in Batesville generously offers a few free rooms; the Ramada Hotel is also generous. Esta’s White River Retreat is a compound on the White River that includes a large, lodge-type structure overlooking the river, private baths, a unique swimming hole, volleyball and basketball courts, and an outdoor kitchen. The owners of the property graciously provide rooms for our festival guest artists.

Planning is essential to success. We need to consider such issues as local ground transportation for artists arriving at the Little Rock airport. Some filmmakers come for only a day or two, others stay for the entire festival.

So scheduling also requires considering other activities in town. If there is an important sports event, for example, we will either adjust our schedule or move to a different venue. Fortunately, we have strong relationships with both local colleges, our historic museum, and the current owners of the historic Landers Theater building. The Fellowship Bible Church generously allows us and other community organizations to use the building for screenings, workshops, and other events. Diane White, proprietor of Elizabeth’s Restaurant donates food for artist receptions, as do Daylight Donuts of Batesville and Tommy’s Famous Pizza of Mountain View.

Once we know who, when, and where we begin our promotion. Again, we can depend upon the community to support the festival. Two local radio stations provide time for on-air programming; local, regional, and state-wide newspapers and magazines find us to be both interesting and popular. In the last three months there have been two stories about my wife and I and how we managed to start and maintain a film festival in a rural community of 10,000 people for thirteen years and counting. The answer is determination and love for your work. To encourage people to attend the festival we put together a print program each year with all the information necessary for people planning to attend the festival.

Financing a film festival can be difficult in both small towns and large. Fortunately my wife and I have considerable experience as grant writers. Judy is our only paid employee and outstanding at her work. This year we received grants from the the National Endowment for the Arts and the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, as well as a number of smaller grants and donations from local businesses, a grant from the Independence County

Recreation Fund, physicians, small business owners, and friends. We also hold at least one fund-raiser a year, usually built around films, music, and/or food.

While we think of the festival as art and recreation, it is also an economic engine that brings people to Batesville to shop, stay in our hotels, eat in our restaurants, and attend our films. One of our staunchest local supporters observed that the FilmFest is actually an economic development project disguised as a film festival. Our organization has generated more than $500,000 in grant funding and corporate support over the last decade, much of which is spent locally.

Film Festivals give communities opportunities for family fun, provide educational opportunities, and elevate the quality of life. They also provide us with opportunities to experience the music, art, history, and literature of our generation on film.

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Above from left to right are Vivienne Schiffer (author and panel moderator), Sara Terry (filmmaker), Rob Fruchtman (filmmaker), Rola Nashef (filmmaker) and Jean-Michel Dissard (filmmaker). Below is Morgan Page, FilmFest board member (second from left, back row); Craig Whitney, guest filmmaker (third from left, back row); and Matt Petty, guest filmmaker (third from left, front row) with friends at the filmmaker’s reception. Photos by Keith Sturch.

Above, left, Screenwriter and film critic Coop Cooper conducts a workshop titled “Breaking into Screenwriting: Indie vs.

Hollywood” at Lyon College as part of the 13th annual Ozark Foothills FilmFest.

Right, Bob Pest, president of the board of directors of the Ozark Foothills FilmFest, presents Frank Thurmond with the $1,000 prize for winning the seventh annual Screenwriting Competition with his screenplay Ring of Five. Thurmond teaches English as a visiting professor at Lyon and also teaches at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

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First Community Bank Supports Local 4-H Program Luanne B. Gregory

An avid supporter of the 4-H Program, First Community Bank recently made a $4,000 donation to the organization, according to Dale Cole, the bank’s chairman and chief executive officer.

“It’s our privilege to help our local 4-H chapter,” said Cole. “By creating opportunities that teach young people how to be future leaders, 4-H is having a positive impact on our community. The skills and confidence the program instills in our youth directly effects the students as individuals, with immeasurable long-term benefits for generations to come.”

“For some young people, the 4-H club starts them on the path to leadership through a hands-on

learning experience. If it weren’t for the help we receive from organizations like First Community Bank, we could not continue to provide the current variety of programs to local students,” said Stan Carter, staff chairman of the Independence County office of the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. “We are very grateful for First Community’s support and know that their investment in our kids will pay off in the future.”

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Lyon students win awards at Alpha Chi National Convention Hannah Keller Students from Lyon College represented the second largest delegation at this year’s Alpha Chi National Convention held in St. Louis, Mo., March 27-29. Four of Lyon’s students either won or placed in competitions they were involved in at the convention.

Chin-Yee Chew won a $100 presentation prize in Original Visual Art for her presentation called “Survivor Series.” Stephanie Show won the Joseph E. Pryor Fellowship, a regional fellowship worth $1,000 that is presented to a graduating senior who plans to pursue full-time academic work the following year. Kelby Newcomb was chosen as first alternate in the Edwin W. Gaston Scholarship competition. Jonathan Dannat was nominated for the Robert W. Sledge and H. Y. Benedict national fellowships, and Kristen Elia was chosen as first alternate for the Edwin W. Gaston, Jr. and Alfred H. Nolle scholarships. Robbi Riggs ran for a student seat on the National Council, the governing body of Alpha Chi, but was not elected.

Others that presented projects at the convention include Molly Young, Caitlin Campbell, Lindsey Chambers, Madeline Roberts, Hailey Simmons, Alex Patrono-Smith,

McKenzie Macy, Mathew Baltz and John Pope. Dr. Tim Lindblom, associate professor of biology at Lyon, served on the National Council. Dr. Wesley Beal, assistant professor of English, and Dr. Jennifer Daniels, assistant professor of psychology, also attend the convention with the Lyon delegation. Lyon’s Student Government Association provided funding for traveling to the convention.

Alpha Chi is a national academic honor society focused on promoting academic excellence and exemplary character among college and university students. Membership in the society is limited to the top 10 percent of an institution’s juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Students are invited to join by the institution’s local chapter.

"For many years, Lyon College students have been attending and presenting their creative and scholarly work at the annual Alpha Chi conventions. I am very proud not only of the scholarship, fellowship, and presentation prize winners, but also of all our students who gave outstanding presentations. The 2015 Alpha Chi convention will be in Chicago and I plan to take another large group of outstanding students to compete with their peers from around the country," Lindblom said.

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Registration Now Open for the 10th Annual T Tauri Movie Camp Bob Pest

The T Tauri Movie Camp is accepting registrations for its 10th annual summer youth program. Launched in 2005, T Tauri has offered a wide variety of video production workshops for aspiring filmmakers up to the age of 18.

Workshops range from two to three and a half days in duration.

The 2014 Movie Camp offers four workshops: Script to Screen Narrative Filmmaking, Music Video, Video Self Portrait, and Cut Paper Stop Motion Animation.

Workshops range from 2 to 3 ½ days in length and the cost is $60 to $100. T Tauri workshops are taught by experienced filmmaker/educators and the student to teacher ratio is 6 or 7 to 1. All supplies and equipment are included in the tuition cost.

The T Tauri Movie Camp is not a residential program.

Students and their parents or chaperones from outside the Batesville area are encouraged take advantage of a discounted rate at the Batesville Comfort Suites Hotel; the

Movie Camp rate is available for reservations made before July 1. In addition to the workshop sessions, the T Tauri experience also includes an official T Tauri t-shirt, a DVD featuring all of the movies made at camp in the current year, and a Finale Screening on the evening of Saturday, August 2. The Finale Screening is open to the public and showcases all of the films created in the current year's workshops.

For dates and locations, biographies of instructors, detailed descriptions of workshop activities, and registration forms, visit www.ttauri.org or call 870-251-1189.

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A Place at the Table Kristi Price

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Economic development has been the local buzz phrase for some time, especially now as our county representatives are trying to make crucial decisions about the ICEDC. Everyone wants good, healthy businesses. Furthermore, a recent Chamber-sponsored training helped area businesses, particularly those in the service industry, learn how to best engage customers and create memorable experiences for the visitors we hope to bring in with mass events.

All this is well and good. Warm, courteous behaviors are marks of a healthy society. But they are just the start.

What about when newcomers move into our community permanently? Are we excited when someone new buys a house in our neighborhood, joins our church, attends our school? We may gladly shake hands. We may even “friend” them on Facebook. But do we go far enough to take them in? Give them a place at the table? Do we help make Independence County home?

I visited with such a newcomer recently. I sat down to interview her about her mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimers eight years ago. I thought I was going to write a piece on the difficulties of caring for a person with Alzheimers. As so often happens, though, the interview revealed something else. The mother is actually doing quite well, for she is fortunate enough to

be a resident of Woodlawn Nursing Home, a place her daughter calls “amazing.” She gushes that Woodlawn feels like a real home to its many residents.

She, however, has not been quite as successful as her mother in finding “home.” Batesville, while friendly and outgoing, has not been a place where she has easily fit in. She desires that feeling of “belonging,” yet it eludes her. I myself come from a military upbringing, and I have experienced two long distance moves in the course of my marriage, one with children. There are so many challenges to moving, not the least of which is putting down roots.

We definitely want to make Batesville a desirable community, and there are many facets to this. But while building the proper infrastructure needed to attract business, we must not forget that “business” is just made up of people. We must not diminish the importance of simply opening up to newcomers and sharing our lives with them. And we must not leave that role to the same people over and over. It’s a role we can each play.

Let’s give everyone a place at our table. And let’s extend the invitation to join with an open hand. A wealth of new ideas can spring forth from a new relationship. It’s entirely worth it, Batesville.

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Eye On Cover Story The Three A’s

Kimberlee Thomas

Each year the Arkansas Activities Association sends out applications to every high school in Arkansas for its Arkansas Interscholastic Star Award program. It is their belief that each Arkansas high school has at least one student whose attitudes and actions make their school a better place. They believe that these young students contribute to their school and community by exemplifying what they call the Three A’s.

Active involvement in school activities and community service; Adaptability to meet challenging situations with courage, perseverance and commitment; and an Attitude of cooperation, dependability and application of interpersonal skills.

The program is designed to recognize and reward individuals whose efforts might otherwise never be noticed. An Interscholastic Star may or may not be an outstanding athlete, honor band member or even a 4.0 student. But they can always be found in a variety of settings, leading, helping or enabling others to enrich their surroundings, with little or no recognition. Recognition of these young people includes highlighting the values found in school activities programs and their far-reaching effects on the lives of the participants.

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This year the Southside School district chose Lane Callahan as their nominee. Callahan was selected by his teachers, counselor and principal.

They all agree that he is the perfect example of an Interscholastic Star.

Active Involvement is the first of the three A’s. Some of the groups and organizations Callahan has been a part of include: Quiz Bowl, Beta Club, Student Council, and 4-H. He has also been involved in track and basketball since entering high school.

Southside High School Counselor Mrs. Rich explains, “If it’s going on at our school, you can bet Lane is involved and most likely playing a leading role.” Callahan has been selected as Class President and elected as a student council officer every year by his peers.

He actively led fundraising for this year’s Valentine’s Day and Prom projects. He also serves in a lead role in the schools “Every 15 Minutes” distracted driver awareness program which impacts the entire high school student body. “Lane also serves as a Freshman Mentor to our ninth graders as they transition to high school. He has been so instrumental in the positive climate of our school,” shared Mrs. Rich.

Callahan is also involved in

his community outside the walls of school. He played a vital role in helping to open the local food pantry.

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leadership and enthusiasm encouraged others to get on board with the project in its infancy. Over the last four years he has been tireless in his efforts and is consistently present when the food pantry is open or help is needed.

He is often busy recruiting new volunteers. Callahan was recently recognized with the Prudential Spirit of Community Bronze Medallion award for his efforts.

Another project dear to Callahan’s heart is the “Thanksgiving Dinner” his 4-H club hosts each year.

For the past eight years he has been involved with this mission that provides the area’s less fortunate with a hot Thanksgiving meal among friends. According to Callahan’s mom, Casey, “Even from his preschool days he was always a little helper. He started his volunteer work with Relay for Life nine years ago and continues to be involved each year.

In 2007 he started helping with the 4-H Thanksgiving project and I think that has had the biggest impact on him. He was able to see firsthand what he was doing to help and the change he could make by doing just a little.

He has happily shared each Thanksgiving since that first year.”

When asked about the second A, Adaptability, Callahan explains, “One drastic adaptation I’ve had to make in life was how I managed all my time for homework and studying in high school. Coming into high school I had this mindset that I wouldn’t have to study or work hard to keep all A’s, but I quickly realized a change was necessary.”

He admits the changes were tough and hard to maintain.

He also admits that all that determination and hard work were worth the effort as he maintained a 4.0 GPA his freshman and sophomore years. As he concludes his junior year he has raised his GPA to a 4.2. “He has always been an A student. His dad and I always told him as long as we know you are capable, we expect nothing less. We have always set high expectations for Lane and he has always exceeded them. The way I look at it, if we don’t expect him to succeed, then who will. School has always been a top priority in our family,” explains Casey.

The final A is Attitude. Callahan understands that whether it is volunteering or a school activity, in order for things to run smooth people must cooperate and work hard in tandem to reach and achieve the same goals.

“When all gears are operating at their optimal level, I believe that anything can be achieved,” Callahan stated.

He is certainly a team player, always quick to offer words

of encouragement and motivation. Callahan’s basketball coach, Brad McGee knows he can count on him to rally the troops and keep everyone in good spirits. Callahan offered, “I’ve learned that a team can’t win without the cooperation of every single player including myself. All it takes is one cog spinning slower than all the others to bring down the whole process.”

A statewide screening committee selected five finalists from all applicants submitted from across the state. On April sixteenth Callahan, his parents, and Coach McGee joined the other four finalists at a special luncheon held in their honor in the state’s capital. While there, the finalist were interviewed further by the selection panel and one student was then awarded the title of Arkansas’ Interscholastic Star. Casey shares, “We knew there were many, many applicants and he was now in the top five.

Although Lane did not receive the top honor it takes a pretty amazing kid to make it that far and we couldn’t be more proud to say that, ‘that’s our amazing kid’. As parents I don’t think we could be more proud. We hope he continues on this path and remembers the important things in life and that he always knows what a blessing he has been in our lives.”

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Eye On Feature Staying Busy on Main Street Kimberlee Thomas

I sat down recently with Main Street Executive Director Joel Williams to discuss the coming changes to our historic Main Street. It is a strong held belief by many across America that keeping our Main Streets alive and flourishing is imperative to a healthy and thriving community. Batesville is no exception.

Since late last year, there has been a lot of organizing, planning and action by the Main Street Board. Main Street Board President, Bob Carius mentioned in our January article that they had laid out a three year master plan based on the four points of: Design (beautification), Organization (fundraising and membership), Promotion (promoting the merchants) and Economic Restructuring (insuring the right mix of businesses to fill up Main Street).

In the last several months, there have been several changes which focus on the Economic Restructuring part of this plan. One can see this just by taking a short stroll and viewing the changing store fronts all up and down Main Street. The Arkansas Sheriff’s Youth Ranch has opened a new thrift store, Etc. On Main; The Batesville Area Arts Council has moved the gallery into its new home; Impulse made the small journey up Main Street and is now located next door to Thompson’s Jewelry; Electric Wonderland tattoo studio is enjoying success nestled across the street from the county library; Vintage Vine Antiques is taking root; The Paper Chase Bookstore took advantage of a neighboring empty store front and expanded; Bron Glasgow Photography is coming soon next door to Big’s which has provided us with another great eatery; and Kim & Company just off Main Street near the post office is a new addition to the downtown business list. New businesses mixed in among our long established ones are helping to change the pace of our downtown. Williams explained, “We have had five new businesses open up on Main Street since the first of the year, it is just now April. I have several other business owners looking to locate to the downtown Main Street area a bit later this year.” So it is safe to say that we are off to a strong start with this part of the plan.

Design and beautification is another area of the master plan that is taking physical shape. As some of you may have noticed the stoplights on Main Street have been in flashing mode for the last month. They will remain this way as other changes are being implemented. Future plans are to restructure the parking and consolidate traffic down to one lane, thus calming the traffic flow. A couple of things are accomplished with this plan. Traffic will naturally move at a slower pace due to the serpentine effect created by alternating blocks of single sided angled parking versus 14

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two sides of parallel parking. The new one lane design also allows for dramatic streetscaping and more green spaces/trees for our downtown.

Thorough studies have been done to assure we have no loss of parking. The studies show an increase of as much as thirty-five percent. Many factors have been taken into consideration when planning which side of the streets will hold parking; from curb heights to delivery vehicle schedules. Williams shares, “The current merchants and business owners on Main Street have been very vocal and positively involved in all stages. Part of the design will include designated parking spaces for delivery trucks, keeping the traffic flowing. The Fire Chief has assured us that the new plans will not hinder their trucks ability to fight a fire on Main Street if needed. Every possible group that has ties to Main Street has helped us out during our planning and testing phases. Everyone is really coming together. It is an exciting time for our downtown area.”

The new steetscaping will offer increased pedestrian safety. The current cross walk length is forty feet. The cross walk areas at the intersections will be lined with planters or flowerbeds on all sides of the street. This in turn gives pedestrians a shorter distance to have to cross.

A later part of the restructuring will be the converting of traffic lights down Main Street until you reach Central into stop signs, allowing for the overhead power lines, connected to the traffic lights, to be removed. New solar powered street lamps will also be installed to give a warmer feel. This will help to open up the beautiful view down our Main Street.

Organization was another part of the Master Plan.

To this point Williams was quick to assure me, “There will be no new tax to fund this venture. We are operating solely from grants, donations and a Foundation that will be created.” Enhancing “our” Main Street is “our” responsibility. As a community, we must continue to work together to provide for ourselves and each other, the atmosphere and environment we so desire. If you are interested in ways that you can assist in moving this wonderful project forward, you only need to visit with Williams, Carius, or any board member. Williams and the board believe that by enhancing Main Street and by investing in its appearance, it will attract those who want to enjoy a sense of community. The warmth and inviting feel will attract people to come and be outside

in this fantastic new green space which is surrounded by places to shop and eat and be entertained. “I firmly believe we can obtain this goal by continuing to work together. Our plan is to make this a self-sustaining community for nine to ninety year olds,” states Williams.

City Engineer, Damon Johnson will begin taping and painting off the new designs early this month. Movable planters will be put in place to help in testing the new design. Fayetteville is our sister city in this project.

They have already implemented the same design layout and have had tremendous success. Their willingness to share their design plans has saved Johnson valuable time in getting our project started here at home.

Williams was proud to announce an upcoming Festival on June 6 and 7. The Downtown Walk A Block Festival fulfills the final point within the Master Plan list, Promotion. Everyone is invited to come out and see the changes taking place on Main Street. There will be entertainment and fun events throughout the two day festival. Questionnaires will be provided for those in attendance to offer their input on the changes. “We want to know what they like, what they don’t like.

Most of all, we want them to know their opinions are important to us as we continue to revitalize Main Street and downtown for the betterment of our community,” shared Williams.

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Arkansas Craft School Sustainability Weekend Menus Terri Van Orman Mark your calendars now for Sustainability Weekend May 30 – June 1, presented by the Arkansas Craft School. Activities for the weekend include classes in craft, foodways, and sustainable agriculture, artisan lunches, a farm-to-table candlelight dinner, and concert.

All activities will take place at Tomahawk Creek Farm in beautiful rural Stone County, 10 miles southeast of Mountain View. Participants must pre-register, and may choose from various components to create a fun and enlightening weekend.

Artisan lunches will be prepared all three days by one of the county’s favorite cooks - Kayt Matheson Fossler, who has dreamed up some delicious noonday meals. In addition, Patricia Stewart will be preparing the Saturday night meal, a complete farm-to-table dinner. Cost for lunch is $12.00 each day, and will be served from 12:00 – 1:00; the Saturday night dinner is $25.00, and will be served from 5:00 – 6:30. You do not need to be enrolled in classes to share a meal with us, but you will need to purchase meals at least three days in advance, to allow our cooks to obtain supplies. A reminder: meals are not included in the cost of a workshop.

Friday’s lunch menu will consist of Pasta with Bacon and Prosciutto, a Salad of Mixed Baby Greens served with home crafted salad dressings, Garlic Cheese Biscuits, and Gala Apple Torte - made with Gala apples, walnuts and honey on a wheat germ crust. On Saturday, Kayt will be preparing Jalapeno Cherry Pork Loin, Waldorf Slaw, Fresh Green Beans sautéed with garlic and panko breadcrumbs, Smashed Red-Skinned Potatoes with fresh herbs and bacon salt, and individual Cherry Key Lime Cheesecakes.

Sunday lunch/brunch, includes a choice of Tomato, Basil, Feta Cheese Quiche or Green Chili Quiche, Spinach Salad, topped with grapes and blue cheese drizzled with a

warm honey dressing, and Fresh Strawberries in a Sweet Balsamic.

Lunches are $12.00 each, and include iced tea, plain or sweet, and coffee, regular or decaffeinated.

Saturday night’s Candlelight Farm-to-Table Dinner features Trish’s Natural Pasture Raised Beef Cube Steak served with a French Onion Sauce, Herb Roasted Vegetables, Home Grown Skillet Corn, Creamy Honey Coleslaw, Deviled Country Eggs, Homemade Wheat Rolls served with Honey Maple Butter, and the grand finale - Wild Blackberry Fried Pie served with Goat Milk Ice Cream. All items on the dinner menu are naturally grown, naturally raised, and lovingly prepared by Patricia Stewart from Star Gap Farm in Mountain View, AR. The $25.00 dinner includes a wine tasting along with choices of ice tea and coffee; and immediately precedes the concert.

Visit the Arkansas Craft School’s website, www. arkansascraftschool.org for more information on these and other upcoming classes, as well as registration forms and scholarship applications. Students may also sign up for classes by calling Terri Van Orman at (870) 2698397. The Arkansas Craft School, located in Mountain View, Arkansas is dedicated to the education of aspiring and practicing craft artisans for success in the Creative Economy. The Craft School partners with Ozarka College and Pulaski Technical College, who offer Continuing Education credits for all Craft School courses. Support for the Arkansas Craft School is provided, in part, by the Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, and the National Endowment of the Arts. N

Dr. McCourt Joins Pain Clinic Annie McCallister - Solis

experience providing complex to simple anesthetics for surgical procedures and pain management. She says pain Meraj Siddiqui, M.D. of the White River Medical Center management has always been her passion.

(WRMC) Pain Management Clinic is pleased to announce “Dr. McCourt has extensive experience in pain the association of Carol McCourt, M.D., Interventional management,” said Dr. Siddiqui. “We look forward to Pain Management. She will be a part of the Medical Staff adding her to our team and seeing the benefits she will at WRMC. bring to our patients.”

As a Pain Management physician, Dr. McCourt will McCourt is a member of the American Society of provide outpatient treatment to relieve Anesthesiologists. chronic pain, restore function and decrease “I am excited about becoming a part of or eliminate the need for prescription pain the team at the WRMC Pain Management medications. Chronic pain is ongoing pain Clinic,” said McCourt. lasting beyond the normal healing time She will be joining Dr. Siddiqui and for an injury or an illness, which adversely Dr. John Larson at the WRMC Pain affects the well-being and quality of life.

Management Clinic in April and is accepting McCourt received her Medical Degree at new patients by referral. the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences The WRMC Pain Management Clinic (UAMS) in Little Rock. She also completed is at a new location, 1700 Harrison Street, her Internship and Residency in Anesthesia Suite S, in the Medical Arts Building at UAMS, University Hospital, Arkansas across from the Josephine Raye Rogers Children’s Hospital, and the Veterans Center for Women and Imaging. To make Hospital.

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Lyon students see works of master artists on Art in Context trip

By Hannah Keller

Lyon College students had the opportunity to get up close with works from master artists such as Picasso, Degas, van Gogh, and famous contemporary artists such as Trenton Doyle Hancock and Damien Hirst during the Art in Context trip over spring break.

Morgan Page, assistant professor of art, led five students on the trip, which took students to prominent art scenes in Dallas and Houston. Students that participated were Willa Thomason, Ashley Mott, Amber Witcher, Kori Bowers, and Ariel Smith. The trip was funded through the Art in Context course fees, which are $300 per student, and funds raised through the sales of valentine cards made by the students.

“The Art in Context trip is offered every spring, and students do not have to be art majors to participate.

Dustyn Bork took last year’s group to Chicago. I’m from Houston, and the art market is growing there. It has grown exponentially over the last two decades and that’s why I wanted to take the students to Houston,” Page said.

The first stop on the trip was the Valley House Gallery and Sculpture Garden located on 4.5 wooded acres in north Dallas. The Sculpture Garden was originally designed by renowned landscape architect Clarence Roy in 1959 and won a major design award in 1960 for the best garden design for the size category. The gallery has hosted exhibitions of many notable sculptors including, Charles Umlauf, Sorrel Etrog, David Cargill, and a oneperson show of Henry Moore in 1969.

The Sculpture Garden was followed by visits to the Dallas Museum of Art and the Goss Michael Foundation for British Art where students were able to view an exhibit from the Young British Artists. The collection included works from Tracey Emin, one of the first female artists appointed at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, and Damien Hirst, whose shock-art is internationally renowned. The Goss Michael Foundation was founded by singer/performer George Michael and his partner Kenny Goss. Goss was at the galleries while the students were there on tour.

“Students were able to view Hirst’s Saint Sebastian, Exquisite Pain which features a calf in formaldehyde solution and pinned with several arrows. The piece references the well-established tradition of painting the Christian Martyr. This was a neat experience for not only the students, but myself because I lived not far from Manhattan for several years in New Jersey and Connecticut and in all those years of visiting New York City, I only ever saw some of Hirst’s lesser known paintings, never these monumental sculptures that he is most famous for,” Page said .

Ariel Smith, a senior art major, was able to present a Lyon College students got a chance to visit world-famous artist Trenton Doyle Hancock on the Art in Context trip over spring break. Pictured from left are Ashley Mott, Willa Thomason, Hancock, Ariel Smith, Kori Bowers, and Amber Witcher.

portfolio of her work to designers at The Design Factory, a graphic design firm that creates pieces for branding, print, product packaging and websites.

“I had to have a tough skin to take a critique from someone who had 18 years of experience, but it was great to get that feedback on my work,” Smith said.

Smith said she also got input from some designers who had just recently been hired.

“I made some great connections, and it was good to have someone who just got hired and is just starting out telling you to keep your head up and that you got this,” she said.

The highlight of the trip was getting to have personal interaction with famous artists Trenton Doyle Hancock and Regina Agu, Smith said.

“Especially Trenton Doyle Hancock. It was an honor to have a studio visit with him because he’s one of the top contemporary artists right now,” she said.

Page said that Hancock was very down to earth and shared his artistic process with the students.

The group also visited the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston, the Houston Center for Photography, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Rothko Chapel, The Menil Collection, and the Cullen Sculpture Garden designed by sculptor Isamu Noguchi and features work by Louise Bourgeois, Henri Matisse, Auguste Rodin, among others. N

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From high school prom in 2001 to walking down the aisle twelve years later, a country boy and a glam girl began a wonderful journey together. Brooke Lee Bentz and Marty James Stevenson met through acquaintances for a high school prom date. Brooke claims it was “love at first sight” for her, even though Marty had no idea. After spending ten years apart, Marty walked back into Brooke’s life and it was forever changed.

On the weekend of March 8, 2013, Marty planned a romantic surprise getaway to Branson, Missouri. Marty had been a perfect gentleman all week but suspiciously nervous as well. When he took Brooke out onto the balcony and got down on one knee, Brooke realized her dreams would soon come true. Her answer was “Yes!” without a doubt.

On October 12, 2013 the couple married at Lydia’s Weddings in Mountain Home, Arkansas overlooking Lake Norfork. The outdoor ceremony was a once in a lifetime event for the couple. Brooke and Marty exchanged vows and rings sharing this moment with those who have supported, encouraged and loved them throughout their lives.

Grandparents of the bride, J.D. and Ionice Pierce, hosted the country-glam inspired reception in their inviting backyard. At sunset, guests were greeted with lighted star studded trees and an unforgettable Blake Shelton/Miranda Lambert inspired sign that read “Stevensons.” Instead of a typical guest book, guests were asked to sign a wooden cable spool in honor of her grandfather’s cable business, Ind. Co. Cable TV, Inc. Cocktail hour set the tone for the evening, caterers offered the guests corn chowder shooters and mozzarella and tomato kabobs. Each table was adorned with an exotic centerpiece and hand carved wooden candle holders made by Brooke’s stepfather, Gerald Ramey. The florals were bold and arranged with an effortless organic nature and placed in an array of mercury glass and ivory vases.

The tables were topped by beautiful contrasting gold and

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gunmetal fabrics with accents of burnt orange and aqua.

The gold chairs were the perfect pairing to the metal fabrics and added just enough glam to suit the bride. The tents were lined with pillowing black organza and a color wash of lighting that illuminated the entire area including the focal point which was an intimate seating area for the couple that included three majestic chandeliers and an antique sofa. The concept behind the reception was to blend Brooke and Marty’s lifestyles, so with a little glam and a little country, they were able to accomplish just that! The couple wanted everyone to feel at ease at their reception and wanted to offer something unique and different to their guests and with that, their love for canoeing inspired them to use their canoes as coolers to offer the guests a variety of beverages. The wedding stationary even reflected a big part of their passion for the water. Between the band “Sol Definition” and the margarita machines, guests danced the night away. The line to the photo booth was never ending and was a party in itself for kids and adults alike. As the evening came to an end, the guests sent the couple off with sparklers in hand. Brooke and Marty then honeymooned in the majestic Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

The details: Event Designer: Dee Warren, Southern Bella Vita Studio, LLC.; Floral: Dee Warren, Southern Bella Vita Studio, LLC; Cake: Liz Burns, Marked Tree; Caterer: Classic Fare Catering, Harding University; Rentals: Confetti’s Party Rentals, Little Rock; Lighting: In Any Event, Searcy; Band: Sol Definition, Little Rock; Ceremony Music: Kristen McMullin, Batesville; Stationary: Dee Warren, Southern Bella Vita Studio, LLC, Bridal Boutique: Lowe’s Bridal, Brinkley; Bridesmaid Attire: Jessica’s Bridal, Bay; Groom/Groomsman Attire: A Formal Affair, Batesville; Jewelry: Jonathan’s Fine Jewelry, Batesville; Hair: Jennifer Walls, Studio Salon, Batesville and Shawnna Reed, Salon 44, Batesville.

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Safety Not Guaranteed Reviewed by Tanner Smith

“Safety Not Guaranteed” takes a neat idea and uses it for an independent film that starts out as cynical as its characters (and as many other smart-aleck indie films I’ve seen lately), but then turns into a pleasant, involving experience once the characters have become more involved in the mystery of the situation.

What is the situation, the neat idea? It’s a “classified” ad in a newspaper. And a most unusual one at that—it reads: “WANTED: Someone to go back in time with me.

This is not a joke. You will get paid after we get back.

Must bring your own weapons. I have only done this once before. SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED.” How can you ignore an ad like that? You can’t help but be the least bit curious about the person who placed that ad in the paper. Sure, you wouldn’t actually try and track him or her down; you’d think about doing it, but you’d never actually do it. “Safety Not Guaranteed” plays that angle, as three Seattle magazine employees decide to track down and report on whoever placed that ad—is it a joke or is it for real?

The slacking reporter, named Jeff (Jake Johnson), volunteers to take this story and brings two interns with him to Ocean View, Washington. The interns are Darius (Aubrey Plaza) and Arnau (Karan Sonl).

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Indian-American studious biology major. They all drive down to Ocean View to do some digging, but since Jeff is more focused on hooking up with a high-school girlfriend, the interns do most of the investigative work.

Finding the guy comes off as pretty easy—Darius and Arnau spy on the post office until someone opens the Box posted in the ad. The man who placed the ad is a mid-30s grocery clerk named Kenneth (Mark Duplass).

Darius has her own simple way of approaching him— by answering his ad, convincing him that she’s the right one for him to “travel back in time with,” and find out what his deal is. It turns out that Kenneth is dead serious about time travel and Darius manages to get him to trust her because she’s quirky, aggressive, challenging, and quick. And as Darius finds out more about Kenneth, she finds herself more intrigued and fascinated and just wondering, just like us, what exactly is going to happen with this time travel plan.

Who is Kenneth? Why does he want to travel through time so bad? Why does he want a partner? Can he really create a time machine? Is that what’s going on in his secretive shed? Is there really someone following him, like he says? All of these questions aren’t given simple answers. There are some answers, mind you, but director Colin Trevorrow and screenwriter Derek Connolly handles them subtly and impeccably. But more importantly, they make us care for the characters involved. A crucial example is the scene in which Kenneth reveals why he wants to travel back in time— we can easily relate to his reasons.

“Safety Not Guaranteed” starts out as an oddball road comedy with these three diverse people looking to find something unusual. But once we get into Kenneth’s characterization, whatever it may be, and further into the sweet relationship that develops between Kenneth and Darius, the movie does become a more involving, more pleasant movie that deals with its characters and their situations in a paranoid and quirky yet intriguing and investing way.

Darius becomes less of a deadpan cynic and shows moments of vulnerability that really make us care about her. The same can be said for Jeff and Arnau. Jeff, in particular, starts out as a typical unlikeable jerk, looking to hook up and also to get Arnau laid before the trip is over, until we go through a subplot involving him and his old girlfriend (Jenica Bergera). When he notices that the years haven’t been kind to her, he still enjoys being with her and realizes that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Arnau becomes less of a stereotypical Indian-American sidekick and has his own life-changing moment as well. Actually, the whole movie could be like these three, particularly Darius—sardonic on the outside, sweet on the inside. It starts out as a grim, cynical indie flick and turns into a pleasurable story.

“Safety Not Guaranteed” can be seen as a star vehicle for Aubrey Plaza. Usually known for her deadpan-sarcastic, comic supporting roles on TV’s “Parks & Recreation,” as well as movies “Funny People”

and “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” Plaza tries a lead role this time and succeeds. She proves a real acting talent when she’s calmed down and displays a true sense of vulnerability.

Mark Duplass, as Kenneth, hits the right notes with his performance. He’s a misfit and an oddball, but also earnest and somewhat relatable. You can tell he means everything he’s saying and just want things to go well for him. Even when it seems like he’s possibly gone off his rocker, it’s hard not to empathize with him. What should also be noted is that not once does the movie make fun of him—even in the “training montage” in which Kenneth gets Darius prepared for their trip through time, we’re still with him instead of making fun of him. He’s taking this whole thing seriously, and we have to know if he’s on the right path.

Is time travel possible? I’m not saying. Though I can tell you this—“Safety Not Guaranteed” is not about time travel. It’s about right here, right now. It’s about these characters who become people we care about and these ideas that we’re fascinated by. The end result is quite satisfying—showing little, but leaving a lot to the imagination. I did not correctly guess the ending to “Safety Not Guaranteed” and I find myself thinking about what I’d just seen. As I continue to think about this movie, I find myself liking it more and more. That is the sign of a terrific movie.

NOTE: By the way, is it a coincidence that Darius resembles MTV’s “Daria?” Just askin’.

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May 5

Bingo – Newport

May 8

Mother’s Day Outing – Jonesboro

May 10

Hometown Days – Tuckerman

May 12

Beginning of Hospital Week activities

May 14

Lunch n Learn - Newport Fire Department

May 19

Bingo – Tuckerman

May 20

Movie Day 2 pm Harris Hospital community room

May 22

Memorial Day potluck – 5 pm HH community room

May 27

Senior Circle supper club – China Star – 4:30 – 7:00

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Letter To The Queen Joseph Thomas

You are the flames of my phoenix, you are the kiss of rain that falls upon my lips. You are the feeling I get when the sun falls upon me and warms the chill that is merely your absence. And I am the loss of grace from an angels wings and you are the wind that keeps me flying above everything.

I am the loss of all that is sacred to me and you are the only one able to see...the light at the end of this tunnel in me.

You are the petals of a flowering rose, you are the tune inside my head that no one knows. I am the moment that this all unfolds into a song just for you.

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Podiatry Services now Available in Two Convenient Locations to Best Serve Patients Rebecca Pearrow, Harris Hospital Marketing Director Over the past few years, Harris Hospital has expanded its capabilities to include orthopedic, gynecologic and podiatric surgeries in addition to general surgeries.

Jason Smith, D.P.M., is one of the exemplary surgeons who perform these procedures. As a surgical podiatrist, Dr. Smith specializes in foot and ankle reconstruction. Dr. Smith’s range of surgical specialties also includes joint replacement, wound care and removal of bone spurs and tumors of the foot. If your doctor recommends nonemergency foot surgery, you should carefully weigh your options before making a decision. Dr. Smith works closely with his patients and their families to explain all of their options and give them the information they need to make an informed decision. His podiatric interests are fore foot and rear foot reconstruction, trauma, wound care, limb salvage and sports medicine. His specialty is foot and ankle trauma reconstruction and limb salvage. With a high population of diabetic patients in our region, Dr. Smith is pleased to offer his specialty to this area and to make a positive difference in the lives of his patients.

Podiatrists are doctors who have been specially trained to care for feet and ankles. Your feet support the weight of your body, so it is important to keep them in excellent health. A podiatrist can help you achieve and maintain healthy feet and an active lifestyle through routine care and evaluation, medical intervention and traditional

surgery. Harris Podiatry Clinic cares for people of all ages, stressing preventive care and early medical intervention. The clinic treats many types of foot and ankle problems, and the range of specialties includes the treatment of: Non-healing wounds, Cuts and infections, Flat feet, Bunions, Hammertoes and other toe problems, Diabetic complaints, Foot and ankle deformities, Heel spurs and arch pain, Arthritis of the foot and ankle, Ingrown nails, corns and calluses, Children’s problems such as toeing in or out, Sports injuries and shin splints, Warts and other skin conditions of the foot, Fractures and sprains of the foot and ankle, Neuromas and ganglions, Burning feet.

We strive to provide methods of treatment that will allow for the greatest patient satisfaction. In some cases this may require surgery.

Dr. Smith is on the medical staff and performs surgery at Harris Hospital.

These surgeries include: Bunion surgery, Correction of hammertoe, Joint replacement, Reconstructive and functional surgery, Removal of bone spurs, Removal of tumors of the foot, Neuroma surgery, Internal and external fracture fixation.

Dr. Smith now sees patients in both Newport and Batesville! If you have a foot or ankle problem, you can go to Harris Podiatry Clinic in either of two convenient locations, including the new clinic in Batesville.

Surgical podiatrist, Dr. Smith diagnoses and treats disorders from the ankles to the toes. So if you have an injury, hammertoe,

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bunion, ingrown toenail or any other foot problem, or if you need diabetic foot care, it may be time for a podiatrist’s specialized services.

Same- and next-day appointments are often available. To schedule your appointment in Newport or Batesville, call 870-523-9100.

Harris Podiatry Clinic 1117 McLain St., Suite 500 • Newport, 3443 Harrison St. • Batesville.

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Dr. Smith now sees patients in Newport and Batesville.

Same- and next-day appointments are often available. To schedule your appointment in Newport or Batesville, call 870-523-9100.

Jason T. Smith, DPM Board-Certified Podiatrist

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Tales Of a Transplanted Fashionista Second Hand Haven Leigh Keller

I have always been in love with vintage clothing, and Lord knows that I adore a bargain. Growing up, my mama sewed a lot of my clothes, so I learned pretty quickly the skill of accessorizing and working with what you've got in your closet. If I can pair my favorite blazer and leopard heels with a pair of boyfriend jeans I found for a steal at a second hand shop, then my whole week is made. In high school, my girlfriends and I spent our Saturdays scouring the second hand shops in Fort Smith for bargains, and ways to switch up our looks. My favorites always were blazers, old Levis and dresses with classic shapes from the 60s. I still have one of my mama's dresses from the 60s that I wear on a regular basis (and get lots of compliments, by the way), and most people cannot believe it is older than I am.

When I first heard that Goodwill was coming to town, lots of memories from my angst ridden teenage years of fashion and trying to find my own style came flooding back. I do not care for yard sales, but for some reason, I have never had a problem picking up a pair of jeans with a questionable past from a second hand shop. I decided to take a look one Saturday, after a full morning of prom dress fittings. I am a big fan of stores like TJMaxx and Marshalls, because I like how the store is laid out but, I also like smaller Boutiques, that have a little bit of everything. Ok, Ok, I just love shopping, and really any kind of shopping.

So, when I walked in to Goodwill, I didn't see what I was expecting to see. The store is organized similarly to a TJ Maxx or Marshalls, and everything is organized by color!!

The layout is very pleasing to the eye. I took my own personal model, Kassy, with me (Ok, seriously, her mother volunteered her, but still) so that I could find some looks on a budget.

When I am in a large scale department store, I regularly gather items and try to find things to go with them, along the way. I try to think about what I already have at home that could go with them. I also try to limit my impulse spending, and have to do a lot of self talk, about why I want this item, and if I am just buying it because it is on sale (I know I sound crazy, but I am trying to manage my money, not let my money manage me, thank you, Dave Ramsey).

Since I wanted to put together a few looks, completely from items in the store, and was working with a gorgeous model, I found a lot of great pieces. When shopping anywhere, always try on the garments, if you can. Clothing manufacturers do not have standard fitting guidelines, and this can make you insane if you do not realize that. You might be an 8 for some labels, and then be a 12 or 14 for others. This is especially true for formalwear. I have had to calm down many a crying teenaged girl, because she is typically a 6, and I just handed her a size 12 gown. Buy yourself a pair of scissors, ladies, and cut that stinking tag out. You are not that number in your dress.

Look #1- I found this cute yellow romper for Kassy in the dresses for $5, with a denim shirt for $3, nude flats for $5, an armful of bangles for $1 each (the basket is at the front, ask to dig through it!) and a cute, straw bag perfect

for summer for $4. This total outfit was less than $20 (The sunglasses were the model's own, because you always need a good pair of sunglasses, right?)

Look #2- This is one of my favorite looks for this spring. I love boyfriend cut jeans, I always have, and I always will. It is a good thing that my daddy always kept everything, because I have helped myself to his denim for years. These jeans were $5, the cute embellished black tank was $3, and the Ann Taylor blazer was $7. She is wearing the same nude flats for $5, and has a gold clutch for $4.

This outfit could carry you from a casual Friday at work to a fun girls' night or a date, and even better, this entire outfit is under $25. When you wear something masculine, like boyfriend jeans or a blazer, you need to be certain to keep your other pieces feminine.

Look #3- I found this Jessica Simpson dress for $7, with a military inspired jacket that has been so big since the fall for $5, nude flats for $5, and that same armful of bangles for $1 each.

You could easily separate the pieces in all three of these looks and wear them with other items in your wardrobe.

In addition to finding some great pieces, the Batesville Goodwill store also features the Career Center. The Career center is open to the public and will provide resume assistance and job interview training. They have a fully staffed computer lab, and are open to help anyone in the community who might have questions about writing a resume, applying for jobs online, or even how to manage your social profiles, to make you more attractive to employers. I loved Missy Anderson before, but I do think she has found the place she needs to be, managing the Goodwill store. This seems like a wonderfully positive environment for everyone working and shopping there. *I do hire out if you ever need a personal shopping or style session. ;) N

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Things To Do UACCB Kids’ College Learn while having fun! Kids’ College is a summer enrichment program designed to spark the imagination and expand the knowledge of youth who will enter grades 1-6 in the fall of 2014. This year’s theme is Around the World: Passport to Summer Fun! Deadline to register for Kids’ College is June 6. Registrations after June 6 are accepted with a $25 late fee. Limited number of scholarships available for qualified students receiving free or reduced lunches. First come, first serve. Week 1: Entering grades 1-3, July 7-11. Week 2: Entering grades 4-6, July 14-18. Fee: $180 (full days), $105 (half days).

Ask about sibling discounts. UACCB Independence Hall.

To register or request a brochure, call 870-612-2082 or email katrina.stevens@uaccb.edu.

UACCB Aerospace Camp Have you ever wondered what makes a big jet fly?

Students entering 7th through 12th grade in the fall 2014 are eligible for summer Aerospace Camp. Students will learn about engines, jet propulsion, brakes, electricity and aviation as a career path for both men and women. Students will build sheet metal and composite projects and weather permitting, will build and launch a model rocket and fly a balsa model airplane. Tuition discounts available for students who qualify for free and reduced lunches. First come, first serve. Week 1: Junior High, July 7-11. Week 2: Senior High, July 14-18. Fee: $150. Airport Hangar. To register or request a brochure, call 870-612-2080 or email lynn.bray@uaccb.edu.

NADT Dance Academy Events In a fundraising event for the North Arkansas Dance Theatre, the NADT Dance Academy will be presenting “Little Red Riding Hood and TAILS from the Wood” on May 30 at 7 pm and May 31 at 6 pm at Brown Chapel, Lyon College. Tickets are $10 and $5 for children 10 and under and are available at the door.

Log onto www.lyon.edu for more information.

All Over Independence “Get Social” Lunch & Learn Come learn the ins and outs of Social Media Marketing for your business, including Facebook and

Twitter. Citizens Bank will host the “Get Social” Lunch & Learn at the Citizens Bank Annex Building on Thursday, May 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost to attend is $15 for Chamber members and $20 for prosprective members and includes lunch. To purchase tickets, contact Allison Phelps at allison.phelps@mybatesville.org or 870793-2378.

WRMC Cancer Care Center Open House The public is invited to an unveiling of the recent upgrades to the White River Medical Center’s Radiation Therapy Services Monday, May 5 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the WRMC Cancer Care Center of the Batesville Campus. For more information, contact Sheila Mace at 870-262-7993. or email at smace@wrmc.com.

Community Health Education Event The Science of Sleep is a free event featuring Paul Wylie, M.D., Sleep Specialist. Lunch will be served.

The event is open to the public Tuesday, May 13 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Josephine Raye Rogers Center for Women and Imaging Conference Center, Room B, on the campus of the White River Medical Center. Contact Bryan Langston at 870-262-1780 or email blangston@ wrmc.com.

WRMC Pain Management Clinic & Batesville Pulmonolgy Clinic Tour this new location in the White River Medical Arts Building Tuesday, May 13 from 4 to 5:30 p.m..

Refreshments will be served. Contact Sheila Mace at 870262-7993 or email at smace@wrmc.com.

5th Annual ALL RISE Century Bicycle Ride.

It is May 10, 2014, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Jubilee Family Church, 45 Thunderbird Drive, just off Hwy 69E, about 2 miles east of Walmart. This is a fundraiser event for our DWI Court program, sponsored by White River Medical Center Cycling. Entry fee is $20 and riders may contact Lee Huff at 870-793-8897 for entry forms and more information. It is an out-and-back so riders may choose any distance they wish and it’s for riders of all skill levels, novice to expert.

Ozark Gateway Region to celebrate National Tourism Day New Office Grand-Opening and Annual Leo Rainey Tourism Appreciation Event is May 6, 2014. The event will kick off at 11 a.m. with opening remarks from Richard Davies, Executive Director of Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. FREE Burgers, Hotdogs and Cake (While Supplies Last) Enjoy the fun at 453 Batesville Blvd. (Hwy. 167) In the Curve of the road at the South End of the White River Bridge. Email: gateway@ ozarkgateway.com or call 1-800-264-0316 for more information.

Monthly Fish Fry and Chicken Dinner The Hutchinson Mountain Community Center at 3370 Camp Tahkodah Road will be hosting their monthly Fish Fry and Chicken Dinner on Friday, May 2 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Cost for adults and children 12 and up is only $10.00.

Children 11 and under eat FREE. Buffet, drink, and dessert are included. Take-out is available $10.00 for adult and $5.00 for children. For more information you may call 870-251-3458.

The center is also available for rental by contacting Lea Barber at 870-612-4718.

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Faces Hannah Keller Lyon College students presented research and artistic projects at the Student Creative Arts and Research Forum April 7 in the Bevens Music Room at Lyon. The forum is a showcase of Lyon students' varied accomplishments from the gamut of disciplines. Finalists developed a visual and oral presentation of their project, and a panel of judges awarded cash prizes at the forum.

Winners in research category were Jacob Haddock, Wesley Perkins, and John Pope, first place; and Zachary Starr, second place. Winners in the creative arts category were Chin-Yee Chew, first place; and Angelica Holmes, second place. N

John Pope, left, explains a research project to Donia Wade. Pope along with Jacob Haddock and Wesley Perkins won first place in the research category for their project "Circles in F2Q."

Angelica Holmes talks about her project on mental illness in college students with Dr. Helen Robbins.

Desiree Cole presented a collection of paintings titled "Insects" at the forum.

Ashley Mott, right, talks about her project, "Reflections of Death," with Dr. Helen Robbins.

Students, faculty, staff and parents gathered to view the projects presented at the Student Creative Arts and Research Forum.

Grace Brown, right, explains the concept behind her art project, "Frakenstein," to Stephanie Wade.

Student Activities Coordinator Aaron Farris shares a laugh with Chin-Yee Chew, who won first place in the creative arts category for her "Survivor Series."

Jonathan Wirges takes Bruce Johnston, vice president for student life and dean of students, through the steps of his research project.

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Citizens Bank hosted the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce 1st Quarter Membership Luncheon on Tuesday, April 1 in the Annex Building of Citizens Bank. The topic of discussion was hospitality and tourism with an emphasis on capturing your “Piece of the Pie.�

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2014 WRHS Foundation Donor Appreciation White River Health System Foundation honored donors at an event at the home of Beth and Robert Christian. The Foundation is able to support the healing mission of White River Health System because of the generous support of our donors. The meal was superb, the home beautiful and the time had by all was wonderful.

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There was a Filmmaker’s Reception at Elizabeth’s Restaurant Saturday April 5 after the days festivities. It was another great festival and it was nice to visit with the creative minds behind this years panel of movies.

Southern Missouri Bancorp Celebrates 20 Years on NASDQ Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMBC), the parent company of Southern Bank, celebrated its 20th year listed as a publicly-traded stock company on NASDAQ. Southern Missouri Bancorp’s initial public offering was April 13, 1994. To commemorate the occasion, Southern Missouri Bancorp was featured on the NASDAQ Display Tower in Time Square, New York City, New York.

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Chamber Trap Tournament Winners Announced Allison Phelps

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The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsor, Centennial Bank, held the 3rd Annual Chamber Trap Tournament on March 28, 2014 at the Independence County Shooting Sports Complex. Twentyeight teams and nearly 150 shooters participated in the tournament this year. After the first round, teams were divided into evenly matched flights.

Winners are as follows: 1st Flight 1st Place – Big Thunder Potato Shoot (Bob Petersen, Richard Thielmeyer, Neal Ballard, Bob Johnson, Mike Cortez) 2nd Place – Hopeless Trap Shooters (Zach Fredricks, Isaac Davis, Matthew Callahan, Seth Hixson, Tanner Huff) 3rd Place – Dairy Queen (Hunter Gallant, Justin Melton, Cody Melton, Cameron Ward, Clark Neal).

2nd Flight 1st Place – LaCroix Optical (Travis Hoggard, Will Smith, Billy Bass, George Ramos, Buck Daniels) 2nd Place – Pleth (Maddie Montague, Somyr Strickland, Alex Haigwood, Ethan Huff, Emalee Marlin) 3rd Place – Killer Kallz (Matt Montague, Randy Lamons, Chad Taylor, Andrew Muse, Jon-Michael Adcox).

Middleton’s Gun Sales donated a Mossberg Maverick Arms Shotgun to benefit the Chamber Trap Tournament. Raffle tickets were sold during the event and the lucky winner of the shotgun was Jay Springer, representing Pepsi Beverages Company.

Chamber Events Coordinator, Allison Phelps, says, “The chamber is lucky to have a community filled with supportive businesses and individuals. This event boasted fifteen corporate sponsors, twenty-eight teams with almost 150 shooters, tons of wonderful volunteers and countless spectators.”

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These students from Sulphur Rock STEM Magnet’s Art classes with teacher Debra Smith had their art work chosen for the ASU Museum Student Art Exhibit. (Front row-left) Dailee Caldwell, Julieann Talley, Junter Combee, Blaine Baxter, and Beau Baxter (Back row from left)Ronni Laslo, Josh Ward, Austin Davis, Faith Bogard and Jacey Jones.

BAAC Receives Five Year Commitment from First Community Bank

Luanne B. Gregory “Our mission at the Batesville Area Arts Council is simple,” said Paige Dirksen, the organization’s Executive Director. “We want to enrich our community through the arts. We are so grateful to First Community Bank for their five year Building Sponsor commitment. The funds will certainly enable us to expand and enhance our programs.”

BAAC has recently purchased and is renovating the historic Heuer Building on Main Street. The organization will utilize the larger space to exhibit a greater variety of work from local, regional and national artists and artisans. The roomier environment will also allow for regularly scheduled workshops for children and adults.

“Mrs. Dirksen is a visionary with plans to make the Batesville Area Arts Council gallery an attraction to those visiting our town and a resource of local residents,” said Boris Dover, the bank’s President and Chief Operating Officer. “At First Community Bank, we want to do everything within our power to help her in that endeavor.”

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Mrs. Casey Burnside's fourth grade class at Sulphur Rock STEM Magnet were awarded a Field Day from their teacher at the Fun Center in Batesville for their hard work on the Benchmark Tests.

BAAC Executive Director, Paige Dirksen, Boris Dover and Herb Lawrence of First Community Bank.

Southside School District Projects Compete for Citizens Bank Education Initiative Grants Chuck Jones

Eight projects conceived by educators are being evaluated for funding from $5,000 in grant monies available in the Second Annual Citizens Bank Education Initiative for the Southside School District. The applications will be reviewed and selected by a panel representing Lyon College; grant recipients will be notified by June 1.

“The success of this Education Initiative program is measured by the creativity and the deep personal commitment of these educators,” said Penny Thornton, Citizens Bank Executive Assistant, who is championing the program at Southside. “These grants help the teachers enhance the classroom experience without having to spend money out of their own pockets.”

One grant approved last year – “SOS - Scoping Out Science” – allowed Science Teacher Becky Carlile to increase student knowledge of the structure and function of living organisms through the purchase of 15 duoscope microscopes. Prior to the grant, the school district had just two microscopes that had to be shared by all 5th through 8th grade Science students.

Mrs. Carlile said she has noticed an increased interest in science among her students.

“After my first period class, many students in the following periods know they will be utilizing the microscopes during class because the previous students are so eager to tell fellow classmates.”

Because incoming 5th graders usually don’t know much about

science, Mrs. Carlile said it is exciting to see them become enthusiastic about learning.

“This grant money is so worthwhile,” she said. “I am very appreciative that Citizens Bank made these funds available so we were able to buy microscopes that will last for years to come and organs to dissect that otherwise would have taken away classroom funds.” N

Becky Carlile, a Southside Elementary Science Teacher, helps Bo Trucks view a native stone under one of 15 microscopes purchased last year through the Citizens Bank Education Initiative program with the Southside School District.

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Applications Now Being Accepted for Citizens Bank’s Education Grants Chuch Jones

Applications are now available for the 2014 Citizens Bank Education Initiative, the fourth annual program in which educators in the Batesville School District receive the opportunity to share in $15,000 in grants to fund unique and innovative classroom concepts and projects to make learning interesting and fun.

Teachers can email Pam Brooks at pbrooks@ batesvilleschools.org for a grant application. This year’s grants will raise to $60,000 the total amount of funds Citizens Bank has contributed to Batesville educators through its Education Initiative. The bank has also expanded the concept to assist teachers in the Southside, Midland and Mountain View school districts.

Last year, the Citizens Bank Education Initiative program awarded eight grants to Batesville area projects that were dominated by plans to improve literacy and

Teacher Kristi Cox uses instructional materials purchased last year with Citizens Bank Education Initiative funds to help a West Magnet Elementary student improve his reading skills.

learning skills. One project – “Create Independence for Future Success,” created by Kristi Cox of West Magnet Elementary School – received $1,000 to foster independence among Kindergarten through 5th grade special needs students to achieve academic success in their current grade level as well as in the future.

Mrs. Cox is enjoying success through her grant, which allowed her to purchase software and equipment to develop reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, word analysis and study skills to achieve at least gradelevel reading skills.

“All students who were able to utilize the curriculum have made progress in reading skills,” she said. “One third grade student has improved from a beginning second grade reading level to an end-of-year second grade reading level. His reading comprehension has improved remarkably.”

Mrs. Cox noted improvements in the student’s willingness to participate in reading as well as his own recognition of the progress he has made.

“I am very thankful to Citizens Bank for their support of the Batesville School District,” she said. “I am pleased that because of their generosity, students will benefit for many years to come.”

The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, June 6. Each submission will be evaluated by an independent panel representing the Social Sciences and Secondary Education Division at Lyon College. The panel will also determine the amount of funding each project will receive. Applicants will be notified of the results by Friday, July 18.

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The Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety (CBPPS) recently recognized Robin Anderson, RN, Supervisor of Quality/ Infection Preventionist at White River Medical Center, as a Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS). Individuals who are CPPS Certified assist their facilities in building patient safety teams whose goals are to identify potential safety issues and proactively design processes that improve patient safety outcomes.

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MaKenna (left), and Bernice (Center), students at Ascent Children’s Health Services, fill D.L. “Doc” Spurlin’s arms with stuffed animals during a recent donation opportunity. Spurlin, Pastoral Care Coordinator at White River Medical Center (WRMC), accepted the stuffed animals as well as a check for more than $200 for the hospital’s Teddy Bear Ministry. Through the Teddy Bear Ministry, many children who become patients at WRMC

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are provided with a stuffed animal to make them more comfortable.

Ascent Children’s Health Services conducted a penny fundraiser to make their contribution possible.

Leaders of Ascent said it was a great opportunity for the children to learn the importance of giving to the community and the children enjoyed raising money and giving stuffed animals to help other children.

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Pictures from the Ribbon Cutting for Arkansas Rehabilitation Services.

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Tick Tock Tick Tock Tick Alisa R. Lancaster

Time is of the essence when a tick has chosen you as a host. These arachnids, who are relatives of spiders, live in wooded areas, brushy fields, and around your home. Ticks can pass infections from one host to the next, including humans, as they survive by eating blood from their hosts.

An ounce of prevention may save unnecessary worry.

Use a repellant that contains 20-30% DEET on exposed skin or clothing when venturing outside. This repellant will last for several hours. You should also bathe or shower, preferably within 2 hours of being outside, to wash off and more easily find any ticks on your body. A full body check should be conducted upon return, especially for children.

Pay particular attention to ears, under arms, belly button, behind knees, between legs, around the waist. If several are noted on clothing, especially with seed ticks, research has shown that placing the clothes in a dryer on high heat for one hour will kill the remaining ticks.

If you find yourself with a tick attached, use fine tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as closely as possible to the surface of the skin. Pull upward in a slow, steady force.

Don’t twist or jerk as that may cause the mouth parts to break off and remain under the skin. After removal, thoroughly cleanse the area and your hands with rubbing alcohol, an iodine scrub, or soap and water. Avoid folk lore remedies such as painting the tick with nail polish or petroleum jelly or using heat to make it detach. Your goal

is to remove the tick as quickly as possible.

Persons who experience a tick bite should be alert for any signs or symptoms suggestive of a tick borne disease and consult their healthcare provider. Symptoms will develop within a few weeks of a bite from a tick that has been attached for 36 hours or longer as it takes 36-72 hours for the bacterium to be transmitted. That’s why the “body checks” are so important after each trip outside, especially for children! Symptoms of “tick fever” will be a fever, chills, aches, pains, and a rash. The rash itself will usually identify which tick borne disease has been transmitted. The disease can range from being mild and treated at home to a more severe case that requires hospitalization. Early recognition and treatment will decrease the likelihood of serious complications. Be sure to tell your healthcare provider when the tick bite occurred.

The Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) does not recommend initial or prophylactic antibiotic treatment for tick bites. There’s no evidence of its effectiveness and may actually delay the onset of the disease if it was transmitted. The advice is a little different if living in an endemic area for Lyme disease, but prescribing should still follow guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Those can be found at www.cdc.gov (this is actually an excellent site for a plethora of health and wellness information).

So, enjoy your time outside! Just be prepared, follow the recommendations, and remove ticks within 24-36 hours of attachment if one “follows” you home. N

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Pastor Chad Grigsby Difficulty in this life is inevitable. If you have lived for more than 3 seconds on this planet you know this very well. All of us can point to a season of life that has been difficult. We are either going through, have gone through, or are headed into a season of difficulty. In any of these instances, struggle, disease, death, and difficulty touch us all.

And the most frequently asked question during this difficult time, even the most natural question is "Why?" We want to know why this has happened to us. We want to know there is a purpose for what goes on in our lives.

We want to know that we are not in pain for no reason.

And although the question "why?" is the most natural question, it is also the most difficult question to answer.

We have limited perspective and knowledge here. We are finite beings trying to wrestle with the infinite.

But there is hope for our questioning. In John 11, we see the narrative of the death and subsequent resurrection of Lazarus. And what is the first question that Mary and Martha (sisters of Lazarus) ask Jesus? Why? They want to know why he wasn't there. Why did he delay in coming?

Why couldn't he have healed Lazarus?

And we have all been there haven't we? Why does our loved one die and someone else's recovers? Why does our son get a disease and not someone else's child?

It's in these moments that we feel what the sisters felt

and ask what they asked. Why Jesus?

In this passage we not only see our questions echoed, but we also see our hope secured. Jesus does raise Lazarus from the dead. He does bring him back. But in the end, Lazarus dies. And in order for him to live forever Jesus would need to keep raising him every time he dies. But this is not what happens.

Jesus tells us that the answer to our difficulty is not a life of comfort and free of pain. Jesus tells us the answer to our difficulty is not the fountain of youth or modern medicine. Any healing here is only temporary. One out of every one person dies. Death is coming. Instead of dealing with the symptoms, Jesus defeated the disease itself.

Jesus tells Martha in John 11 that Lazarus doesn't need resurrection, but he needs Jesus. Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?"

The question "why?" is not a bad question to ask during difficulty. Even Jesus asked that of his Father on the cross. But a better question to ask is "who?" We can't always answer the question "why?" but we can always know the answer to "who?" Jesus killed death when he died and was raised from the dead. Our hope doesn't lie in answers to questions we have here, but rather in a person who didn't just deal with our symptoms but killed our biggest disease.

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WRMC Pain Clinic & Batesville Pulmonology Move to New Location Annie McCallister-Solis

The White River Medical Center (WRMC) Pain Management Clinic and the Batesville Pulmonology Clinic recently moved to their new location inside the White River Medical Arts building at 1700 Harrison Street, on the WRMC campus. While the move isn’t too far from their old locations, it results in some big benefits

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An open house will be held May 13 from 4-5:30 p.m. at the clinics.

The WRMC Pain Management Clinic includes Interventional Pain Management Physicians and Anesthesiologists: Meraj Siddiqui, M.D.; John Larson, M.D.; Carol McCourt, M.D.; and Robert C. Baker, M.D. The clinic provides outpatient treatment to relieve chronic pain, restore function, and decrease or eliminate the need for prescription pain medications. Chronic pain is ongoing pain lasting beyond the normal healing time for an injury or an illness, which adversely affects well-being and quality of life. Chronic pain associated with illnesses or injuries such as cancer, neuropathy, osteoporosis, neck and back injuries and other chronic conditions may benefit from Interventional Pain Management. The office hours are Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. – Noon. Appointments are also available in Searcy and Cherokee Village. To contact the Pain Management Clinic, call (870) 262-6155.

Shahla Naoman, M.D., physician at the Batesville Pulmonology Clinic provides treatment for patients experiencing chronic lung diseases such as emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, asthma, and more. The office hours are Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. – Noon. The number for the Batesville Pulmonology Clinic has been changed to (870) 262-1660 and the fax number is (870) 262-1664. N

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