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In This Issue 6/ Editor’s Note

Hello Dear Reader

7/ We’re Still Out Here Poverty and Health?

11/ The Myopic Life

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A Place at the Table, Part 2

12/ Cover Story

Batesville Parks and Recreation

14/ Feature

The New Art Gallery On Main

18/ I Do

Webb-Fairchild Wedding

20/ Smith’s Verdict ****

Planes, Trains & Automobiles

21/ Notes from the Clearing Adaptation

23/ Tales Of a Transplanted Fashionista America’s Pastime

24/ Things To Do 26/ Faces

33/ Batesville Area Arts Council 34/ Downtown Guide 37/ Experiencing God in the Everyday Right in Our Own Eyes

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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.

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Editor’s Note

Hello Dear Reader Joseph Thomas

Hello yet again and thanks for meeting us here.

We hope that you have all been well and for those of you who haven’t been...we wish you a quick recovery.

We hope you will stick Kimberlee and Joseph Thomas around to see the WebbFairchild Wedding, our Cover on the Batesville Parks and upcoming Community Center, our Feature on the BAAC’s gorgeous new gallery, and Leigh Keller’s look at America’s Pastime. Kristi B. Price continues her look at how we can make a place at our table for newcomers and Tanner Smith reviews “Planes, Trains and Automobiles.” Bob Pest delves further into his Rural America topic with a look at its Poverty and Health. Chad Grigsby brings us a word about what is Right in Our Eyes and Alisa R. Lancaster gives us a tip on water safety for children. This month’s Notes from the Clearing is about Adaptation, we have WRMC news, Lyon and UACCB news/events with many faces and ribbon cuttings from around the county. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and www.eyeonmag.com. Happy Father’s Day, Stay safe, be happy and we’ll see you in July! N

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Poverty and Health?

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The latest issue of the Daily Yonder deals with how “poverty drags down rural health rankings.” It also makes it clear that “the nation’s most rural areas rank near last in the majority of the measurements.” Not surprisingly urban and suburban communities tend to rank at or near the the top. A study sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is responsible for the results.

Study director Bridget B. Catlin, with the Wisconsin Population Health Institute, notes that “There’s not enough recognition of the poverty in affecting the health of people in rural areas.” Wayne Myers, M.D., a rural health advocate and former director of the federal Office of Rural Health Policy, agrees. “I don’t think we understand too much about how the day-to-day stress of living takes a toll on the bodies of poor people,” he said. “The stress runs up blood pressure, it makes blood sugars higher. It does take a toll on health.”

The research led to the following decisions: • Noncore [small] counties scored at the bottom in three of the five “health outcomes” categories and ranked next to last in another of those categories: • Noncore counties were last in the percent of adults reporting fair or poor health (18.3).

• Noncore were at the bottom in the number of physically unhealthy days (an average of 4.0 in the last 30-day period).

• Noncore counties ranked worst in premature death -- 8,733 years of potential life lost before age 75 per 100,000 in population. (That figure was age adjusted, meaning noncore counties didn’t score last just because they have older populations.)

• Noncore counties were next to last in the number of mentally unhealthy days (an average of 3.6 in the last 30-day period).

• Noncore counties are located outside of metropolitan areas and have no towns of 10,000 or more.

• Rural citizens, as I wrote two years ago, have less access to health insurance and to exercise facilities.

Noncore counties have the highest percentage of residences under 65 who lacked health insurance— only 19%.

America takes great pride in defining itself as “the land of the free and the home of the brave.”

In this decade, it would probably be correct to call us “the land of the poor and the home of the rich.” My previous article, “Progress in Rural Health Care,” dealt with the progress being made in a number of states, including Minnesota and Arkansas. Efforts have been made to bring more physicians into rural areas and to train more medical students to work in those areas.

Over the past months much of the country has accepted the Affordable Care Act, a law that has been called Obama Care by both its supporters and its enemies.

The law has made it possible for thousands of Americans to afford health insurance. More Americans have more access to health insurance than ever before and are taking advantage of the opportunity. However, until we can make our nation aware of the thousands of poor people who cannot afford to drive to a doctor, purchase medicines, or feed their children with healthy foods, we will be “the land of the poor and the home of the sick and hungry.” This is not what we want, but until those of us who work to eliminate poverty in our rich nation realize that its greatest resources are its people, urban and rural, rich and poor. We will not be living up to our belief that we are “the land of the free and the home of the brave.” Let’s try to do it right for the rich and the rural.

17 years ago, a group of advocates led by Carol Miller came together to form the National Center for Frontier Communities, the only national organization dedicated to the most isolated communities. The center raised awareness and advocated for neglected communities but its own survival, like the communities they support, survives through sheer determination and commitment to its mission - and very limited investment.

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2013 Batesville and Independence County Economic Report Now Available Luanne Gregory First Community Bank Chairman and CEO, Dale Cole presented the 2013 economic report to Crystal Johnson, Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO (pictured in the index). Produced annually, the report provides an overview of the local, state and national economy as of year-end 2013.

According to Johnson, the annual economic report is an important piece of the informational packet the chamber provides to businesses and individuals who inquire about the area. “Every year, we are excited to receive this publication from First Community Bank.

Detailing everything from our vibrant downtown to new and long-established businesses, the report provides a snapshot of what it’s like to live in this amazing place we call home.”

“We compile the economic report for Batesville and Independence County to be used as a tool to aid economic growth,” said Cole. “As a bank, we are committed to

supporting our residents and the businesses that drive the area forward. We believe that if others can see how welcoming and economically progressive Batesville and Independence County are, they will be more inclined to choose this area for expansion and development.”

The annual publication details the economic health of the local area, highlighting the fiscal strengths and growth in industry, agriculture, education and healthcare. The report also compares local data to national statistics and details trends in unemployment rates, per capita income, retail sales and the impact of tourism on the local economy.

Copies of the economic report can be obtained in the marketing department at First Community Bank’s main bank at 1325 Harrison Street or at the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Board of Trustees Promotes Two Lyon College Professors Hannah Keller The Lyon College Board of Trustees approved the promotions of two faculty members to full professor during its spring meeting April 24-25.

Dr. Tim Lindblom, associate professor of biology, and Dr. Anthony Kurt Grafton, associate professor of chemistry, were both promoted to full professorship. Lindblom was chosen to receive the Willie Dillard Bryan Professorship in Biology. This endowed position was established in 1986 with a portion of the bequest of the estates of Rountree C. and Willie D. Bryan of Osceola.

“Both Grafton and Lindblom are superb teachers and scholars who have made countless contributions to Lyon both in and out of the classroom. We are lucky to have them on our faculty,” said Dr. Virginia Wray, vice president for academic services and dean of the faculty.

The board also honored and recognized outgoing board members and new board members during an appreciation dinner April 24. Outgoing members included Mark Nichols, Warren Stephenson, and John Cooke.

Nichols, the principal for Wesley K. Clark & Associates, LLC, as well as Senior Vice President of Rodman and Renshaw, LLC in New York, NY, joined the board in 2006. Stephenson served on the board from 1995 to 2003 and then rejoined the board in 2009. He is the chairman for United Wholesale Florists. Cooke served in several leadership capacities on the Board of Trustees since he joined in 2010. He has served as chair and vice chair of the Insurance Subcommittee, vice chair of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, and has been a member and chair of the Executive Committee. He is

President of White River Insurance Agency, Inc. New members joining the board were James “Skip” Rutherford III and Bradley Austin. Rutherford is returning to the Board of Trustees after a mandatory rotation off the board for one year following his previous 12 years of service. Austin a 1994 Lyon graduate, was named Lyon’s first Alumni Council Scholar in 1990 and is currently an associate professor of History at Salem State University in Massachusetts. Phillip Baldwin, president of Citizens Bank in Batesville, will also be joining the board.

“At Lyon, the fall board meeting is usually about policies and planning; the spring meeting is generally about people.

This spring’s meeting followed that general rule. Two of our deserving faculty were promoted to full professor: Dr. Kurt Grafton and Dr. Tim Lindblom. We also elected a truly fine slate of new board members. I look forward to working with all of them in the coming years, and Lyon will certainly be a better place because of the talent they bring to the college,” said Dr. Donald Weatherman, president of the college.

In other business, the board: * Approved the 2014 budget, which includes moderate salary increases * Recognized outgoing board representatives Lindblom and Kenton Adler, Lyon’s Institutional Technology and Prospect Research Associate * Recognized Kenneth J. Rueter, vice president for Business and Finance, who will be retiring this June. N More LYON News at www.eyeonmag.com

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United Way Honors Outstanding Individuals, Organizations Deanna Green United Way of Independence County recognized its 2013-2014 outstanding volunteers and campaign achievements during its “Annual Recognition Gathering” held Thursday, March 20, at Lyon College.

Executive Director Deanna Green thanked every individual and company that contributed to the campaign, whether monetarily or by giving of their time and talents. She reported that the 2014 campaign currently has achieved 93 percent of its $300,000 goal – standing at $278,000 in May. The campaign is scheduled to end on June 30.

Citizens Bank was recognized as the United Way’s “Industry of the Year” for the second consecutive year.

“Through its employee campaign and an additional corporate gift, Citizens Bank earned the Industry of the Year award by achieving the highest per capita giving to the United Way annual campaign of any company in Independence County,” said Kevin Rose, 2013 President of the United Way Board.

Other award recipients announced at the annual event: * Renee Long received the “Award of Excellence,” recognizing her outstanding work in the community on behalf of a United Way member agency. The award was presented by Maggie Williams of the White River Health System. * Scott Wood was honored with “Spirit Award” for his enthusiasm, symbolizing the meaning of the United Way campaign. Ted Hall of the White River Area Agency on Aging presented the award to Wood. * The “Guardian Angel Award” was given to Suzanne Evans and Bill Ulmer for their unwavering dedication to the United Way’s Angel Tree program. Colin Patterson, who helped launch the Angel Tree program, introduced the recipients. * Jacob Green was named the “Vocational Volunteer of the Year” for the outstanding vocational talent he provided to United Way staff throughout the year. Kathy Ruminer of the Northcentral Arkansas Development Council presented the award to Green. * Jerry Patterson and Debbie Webb received United Way’s “Community Service Award” from Dean Covington of Lyon College. The award recognized their devotion to a United Way initiative or program through exemplary leadership in the community. * The Kappa Sigma fraternity at Lyon College was awarded the “Day of Caring Award” for having the largest group of volunteers at the United Way Day of Caring service event. Rusty Branscum of Intimidator presented the award. * First Community Bank was recognized for “100% Employee Giving,” as every staff member of its organization made a financial gift or pledge to United Way’s annual campaign. Steve Talley of Legal Aid of Arkansas presented the plaque to Boris Dover. * Kevin Rose, 2013 United Way President, was 10

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honored with the “President’s Award” in recognition of his outstanding leadership of United Way of Independence County through service as the Board of Directors’ past president. The award was presented by 2014 United Way President Marty Lehman of Citizens Bank.

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A group representing Citizens Bank accepted United Way’s “Industry of the Year” Award for 2014. From left are bank employees Carma Osborn, Lloyd Davis, Karen Shaw, Micah Beard and John Dews; United Way 2013 President Kevin Rose; and Chuck Jones and Marty Lehman of Citizens Bank.

Two outstanding United Way volunteers were honored with the “Community Service Award” for their leadership and dedication of United Way’s affiliation with Dolly Parton Imagination Library for 10 years. Their efforts have resulted in an average of 700 children per year receiving books monthly at no cost to the families. From left are Debbie Webb, Childcare Aware of Northcentral Arkansas; Dean Covington, Lyon College; and Jerry Patterson of Future Fuel Chemical Company.

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A Place at the Table, Part 2 Kristi B Price

In my May column, I discussed the role Batesville natives and citizens play in welcoming visitors, newcomers, and transplants. We can collectively “make or break” someone’s ability to put down roots in our community by our welcoming spirits or our lack thereof.

But there is an equal burden on the part of the newcomer. As a lifelong transplant myself, I know a thing or two about settling in and finding “my place at the table.” Consider the metaphor of the table. If we’re invited to a dinner party, we of course compliment the host and the food. We visit with the other guests. We end the night by rolling up our sleeves and offering to help with the dishes. If instead we show up, criticize the meal, constantly laud the cuisine at someone else’s party, shirk the dishes, and act indifferently toward others at the table, I can assure you – the invitation will not come again!

Likewise, if we move into a new community and constantly compare it unfavorably to a different town; if we don’t roll up our sleeves and pitch in on the work it takes to make community life flourish; if we don’t build ties between our neighbors; if we aren’t complimentary of the opportunities afforded us, we will not grow roots that nourish. We will sit and wonder every day why the town can’t be better, do better, change more quickly, meet our needs, etc.

Cities are not static creations. They are direct reflections of the collective of life within them at any given moment. That includes your life and my life.

Even if we’re transplants, our face is the face of the city. There is a responsibility within us to positively contribute. And if a door seems shut in one area, simply knock on another. I believe firmly in a community pact that demands of us all to work cooperatively. This does not mean we will always agree. It means that we will disagree respectfully. Then we will smile and pass the potatoes. N

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Eye On Cover Story Batesville Parks and Recreation Joseph Thomas

City of Batesville Parks Director, Jeff Owens and the city’s Mayor, Rick Elumbaugh met with Kimberlee to talk about the new parks and the success of the recent tournament. Batesville Chamber President, Crystal Johnson was kind enough to allow their space for the discussion and we thank her for that.

The 1st Annual Ian Kinsler Classic NIT USSSA Baseball Tournament was the reason for all of the extra traffic around Batesville May 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. “Lennie Foree and a group of local business men organized the event and it was a great success for this city,” says Owens, “I think the final total was 113 teams from as far as Oklahoma. It was a huge deal.” Owens and Elumbaugh both heard that all of our local hotels were completely booked and having to turn people away for the first time in a long time. There were players staying in Timber Ridge Lodge, Ash flat, Heber Springs and Searcy. Owens says, “Records were set in our restaurants that weekend. Our local retail businesses were setting records, as well, but what surprised me was a local car wash that had one of their best days ever between games.”

Owens says the Soccer Complex, located just south of the intersection of East Main Street and Highway 25, is in a playable condition, but will be tweaked into completion beginning the second week in June. The Soccer Complex houses two adult fields, six fields for youth age 6 and a couple of youth 8 and 10 fields. There is a walking trail around it with a nice pavilion and the relocated horse show arena. The newly relocated horse show arena has seen one rodeo, and has two horse shows and one rodeo planned this summer.

In the new North Complex, seven of the new fields have been completed.

“Three new T-Ball Fields were almost ready when the area flooded recently,

so those are being completed and we are also looking at refurbishing some existing fields for Youth Softball,” says Owens. “The ground on the Community Center has been broken and the seventeen month build is in process.”

Owen says the footings for the gym and the indoor pool have been poured and according to the construction schedule, the open air structure (which is the glass room with a retractable roof over the indoor pool), will be built first.

“I guess this all began in 2010,” says Mayor Elumbaugh.

“The first sales tax vote for this build failed in then and so we went to the community and asked them exactly what they wanted. The majority that spoke out wanted less ball fields.” The scaled down version of the sales tax that passed in 2012, was missing a planned community arts theatre, tennis courts and skate board park. “We are pleased to be where we are with the community center. I believe that the city, county and surrounding counties will benefit from this for many years. It is a great step forward. I am excited for my grandbabies to have the new Splash Pad for play, but the community’s health will be much improved by the ten lane pool and a Therapeutic Pool,” adds Elumbaugh.

Owens says, “The new outdoor aquatics will not be a typical square pool.

It will have a zero depth beach entrance with interactive play features that are built into the pool.” These features include molded dolphin fountains that kids can climb on, a tree house with different interactive spray features and the shallow Splash Pad for the toddlers.

“We will see toddlers, competitive swimmers, water aerobics and users of the Therapy Pool of all ages. This Community Center will have something for everyone. Our current water aerobics class for senior women has grown into two separate classes due to space in the

“...it was a great success for this city,” says Owens, “I think the final total was 113 teams from as far as Oklahoma. It was a huge deal.”

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Above and right are Paragould’s therapy pool and six lane pool.

Mickey Mouse pool and is seasonal because of the current outdoor facility.” Owens explains that the new Community Center will allow for year round and bigger classes. This is obviously a health benefit to the citizens of the area.

Elumbaugh says the new gym will hold a crowd of two thousand for local graduations and other events and that three new basketball courts and other amenities will allow for expansion of community programs. “We are looking at adding a Basket Ball League, a Cycling Program and even a Swimming Program to teach our youth. I am very excited for this community and what this will do for all of us.” Owens reminds us about the two new board rooms that should seat twelve in each and an upstairs meeting room that will accommodate five hundred with serving kitchens for lunch meetings. This room can be quartered up for smaller meetings for all of our civic organization.

“Several years ago,” says Owens, “I was the president of Arkansas Parks and Recreation Association and I held the conference in Paragould’s Community Center. I am proud we will now have such a great facility here.” There will be a full service catering kitchen downstairs for any affair.

Owens says that the Mickey Mouse Pool is booked from 6 to 8 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m. most every night in season.

With the new facility, up to seven birthday parties could be held at the same time in season and two at a time indoors all year. Owens envisions weddings on the veranda over the pool, dance classes, photography classes, corporate and dealer conferences and so much more.

The projected date for the Community Center to open is summer of 2015. The Mickey Mouse pool will remain open until the new facility is completed and being utilized. The North Complex has ten new fields for a total of seventeen fields. The new fields allow for all diamond sports to be played in the same complex, so parents with more than one child playing baseball, softball and t-ball will never have to run from one side of town to another to try and catch it all or split the family to have a parent in attendance at both games. Riverside Park has playground equipment, a basketball court, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pitching, 5 pavilions with picnic tables, and bathroom facilities with a recently completed walking/

bike trail along the riverbank. Pavilions may be used for parties, reunions, etc. by calling 870-698-2400 to make reservations. The rental fee is $20.00 per pavilion and covers the whole day. Kennedy Park located on the Southside of the river has a picnic area with a pavilion, bathroom facilities and the Mark House Memorial Boat Ramp. The Batesville Riverwalk is a 1.2 mile Walking/Bike trail that follows the banks of the beautiful White River.

There are two Overlooks at the beginning and end of the trail that give spectacular views of the river. The trail is lighted for night walking. This addition to Riverside Park is a great asset to our parks system. West Park is two years old and offers another playground for area youth, as well as the Polk Bayou Park with its playground facility.

“We are in the second part of phase three on our Greenway Trails,” says Elumbaugh, “It begins at the Mickey Mouse pool and leads through the Community Gardens, the second phase allowed it to run into Riverside Park and this third phase will continue it on to the Junior High and High Schools and into the community there.” Elumbaugh admits that it is easy to overlook the parks along the river in these discussions of new facilities, but they are so often utilized and enjoyed by our community. They too are an asset to this community and only add to the White River’s scenic beauty. Owens talks about the Christmas Lights in Riverside Park and the recently added carriage rides that were offered last Christmas and says that Ice Skating will hopefully be an added feature that will complete the Christmas experience along the river.

“Just before the Ian Kinsley Classic, a flash flood washed over some of our new fields, so many people came out to help get it ready for the big weekend. There were people at the tournament telling us that all the local drive thru window servers were wishing them ‘Good Luck.’” Owens attributes this community success to the community that got behind it and made it work. “There were many teams asking about the tournament next year and booking their rooms ahead,” adds Owens. Elumbaugh concluded, “That was the best organized sports event I’ve ever attended and am so proud of our community for pulling it together.” N June 2014 13

Eye On Feature The New Art Gallery On Main Kimberlee Thomas

The May 2, 2014 Grand Opening of the new gallery space gave us all a chance to see the hard work Executive Director Paige Dirksen and her team of valiant volunteers put into the newly purchased building. The old gallery just next door to the new space was donated

by Barbara Fitzpatrick for 15 years before she sold both buildings to the Batesville Area Arts Council (BAAC) in 2013. Dirksen says Linda Creighton, who is now board president of the BAAC, was instrumental in setting this process in motion. It was Creighton who asked Senator David Wyatt and Representative James McLean for the community reinvestment funds that made this purchase possible.

“Bill Campbell Construction was the main crew on the project,” explains Dirksen, “They were so good to us and they did a great job leveling the floors and working with our plumbing issues.” Dirksen says they initially were just going to throw some paint up and do minor improvements but so many great sponsors stepped up to help monetarily, as well as with their time and labor. “We had so much help and we are so thankful for everyone who pitched in and brought this project to fruition,” adds Dirksen.

Dirksen, her husband Scott, Dr. Tim Lindblom and the entire volunteer crew repurposed everything they could. The tiled ceiling of the gallery was painted and reused. The northwest wall was uncovered and refinished to expose the beautiful wood beneath. Old shelves were repurposed as counter tops for the back room and the front desk in the main gallery space came from the Batesville Chamber office. The decorative light fixture above the front desk was a collaborative effort of Ross Jones, Dr. Lindblom and Scott Dirksen.

Dirksen loves the new space, “Everyone says it feels inviting and elegant. I enjoy my work within this space so much more because it is now such a professional gallery for the community’s art. The feedback from the community has been so validating for the work we have put into it.” She says separating the workshop from the gallery allows for messier and more complete workshops. She says she can’t wait for the Kids Summer Camp in the new workshop this July. Dirksen is also very proud of this remodel at a time when all of Main Street is updating its look and practicality. The new gallery and workshop are a great example of what can be done with a little money and a shared community effort.

Dirksen began as interim director in January of 2012 and became executive director in July of 2012. She says as an organization, the BAAC is proud to be able to display and support artist from all over Independence County. There is an application process for art to be

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exhibited and also for the intrinsic art space.

The BAAC Annual Summer Celebration is Friday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 424 East Main Street in Batesville. The usual fun and festivities will abound. Come listen to Danny Dozier, Sarah Roark and John Parks, join in on the silent auction and enjoy the dinner and drinks. Tickets are $40 in advance and can be purchased at Citizens Bank, First Community Bank, the Batesville Chamber, Carlee’s Hallmark and the BAAC Gallery. For more information, call 870-793-3382.

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Above is a picture of Heuer’s Family Shoe Store and below is the remodeled Art Gallery.

Matthew Adelberg- from Baltimore, MD 1st Place for “Lineage: Resh Lakish”, oil on canvas (above left).

Wesley Montgomery- from Conway, AR 2nd Place for “Lady #1”, watercolor, marker, & pen (not present for photo).

Dennis McCann- from Maumelle, AR 3rd Place for “Hat Rack”, pastel (above right).

Jennifer “Emile” Freeman- from Little Rock, AR Purchase Prize for “Tell All”, oil on linen (above center).

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WRHS Pleasant Plains Clinic Perform Midland Physicals Annie Solis

Whitney Melton (left), APRN at the Newark Medical Clinic, and Yolonda Reed (Right), APRN at the Pleasant Plains Medical Clinic, listen to the heart and lungs of Midland school student, Seth Wood, as a part of a sports physical. Melton and Reed, along with the help of nursing students from the University of Arkansas Community College in Batesville,

provided sports physicals to 130 Midland School student athletes at no cost. APRNs throughout White River Health System, with the help of nursing students from local colleges, will be providing this free service to student athletes in schools throughout the area to ensure safe participation during sports.

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Med PACC Clinic Wins Quality Award Annie McCallister - Solis

Med Primary Acute Care Clinic (PACC), private practice of Verona Brown, M.D., has earned a Silver Award in the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care’s (AFMC) annual Quality Awards program.

The Quality Awards are designed to recognize health care providers for their demonstrated commitment to quality improvement in the ambulatory care clinic setting.

The Silver Award recognizes physician offices that meet two of the three following award criteria: 1) Their practice care delivery system design supports population and care management methods; 2) They are currently participating in at least one quality reporting initiative; 3) They have demonstrated improvement in nationally recognized clinical quality measures.

Dr. Brown and her staff see patients of all ages for a range of primary and acute medical conditions, including chronic conditions. Med PACC is also currently one of the participating clinics of Dr. Brown accepts the Med the Comprehensive Primary PACC Silver Award.

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Care Initiative (CPCI), an initiative started to improve the transition of care between hospitals, specialists, and participating primary care clinics. CPCI encourages primary care facilities to collaborate with hospitals, emergency room staff, and specialists so their patients receive better comprehensive medical care and avoid hospital readmission.

“I am honored that Med PACC was chosen to receive this award from the AFMC,” said Brown. “The clinic Nurse Practitioner Dr. Deborah Gilbert-Palmer, along with LPNs Grace Auten, Lissa Davis, Resa Dowdy, and Hayley Murphree were essential in helping Med PACC obtain this recognition.”

AFMC presented the award at a luncheon held in April as part of its annual Quality Conference in Little Rock.

Dr. Brown also owns and operates Med Aesthetics, where she offers a range of non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Med PACC and Med Aesthetics are located at 1500 Lawrence Street in Batesville. Dr. Brown can be reached by calling (870) 612-3223.

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Merchants and Planters Bank Expands Mortgage Department to Searcy Tara Salinas

M&P Community Bancshares, holding company of Merchants & Planters Bank and M&P Insurance & Investment Services, proudly announces the expansion of their secondary mortgage department into the Searcy market. Merchants & Planters Mortgage Lending opened its doors at 904 East Race Street in Searcy on Monday, February 3, 2014, and is currently serving the residential lending needs of consumers by offering long term fixed rate loans for home purchase and refinance transactions. These loans include USDA RD, FHA, VA, and conventional financing.

Expanding the footprint has always been a goal of Merchants & Planters Mortgage, and the time and conditions in Searcy were right. “Our mission is to become the mortgage lender of choice by offering competitive loan products and superior customer service,” states Jerry Henderson, Vice President of Mortgage Lending. “We are looking forward to serving our newest community.”

The new location hosts a familiar face, Tammara Pettit Magness, a life-long Searcy resident. Tammara has been instrumental in the development and implementation of the office and will be originating all of our real estate loans in the Searcy area. After graduating from Searcy High School, she attended Arkansas State University and began her lending career in 1999. She is a home-town enthusiast and is active in numerous clubs and community organizations. Tammara’s hobbies include, playing piano, guitar, archery hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors with her three children, Christopher, Kierstin and McKenzie. “I am honored and excited to join the Merchants and Planters Family.

I am proud of my hometown and am looking forward to helping everyone here and in the surrounding areas

with their mortgage lending needs,” states Tammara.

Tammara is currently available full-time at the Searcy Office of Merchants and Planters Mortgage Lending, 904 East Race Street. You may also reach her at tmagness@mandpbank.com or by phone at 501 380-8424.

M&P Community Bancshares, Inc. currently has assets exceeding $250 million and is the holding company for Merchants and Planters Bank and Merchant and Planters Insurance and Investment Services. Merchants and Planters Bank has offices serving the communities of Batesville, Southside, Newport, Tuckerman, Swifton, Newark, McCrory and Des Arc. www.mandpbank.com.

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Weston noticed Kristen’s profile through a common friend and sent her a message and friend request. “We started chatting and instantly hit it off,” Kristen shared of their first communication. After spending quite some time messaging one another Weston decided it was time they met face to face. Kristen recalls the evening, “Weston asked me to be in a relationship with him the very first night we met. His exact words were, ‘I’ll be good to you, you be good to me, and we’ll make this thing work.’ And that is what we have done. It was love at first sight for sure.”

The couple met January 2013 and by June, Weston was certain it was time to move to the next level.

Not wanting Kristen to get wise to his plans, he kept everything low key. They went out to dinner after a regular weekday of work. As they were finishing up their meal, he took a phone call from his mom who wanted to know the current water level at the river. As the couple walked down to the river, Weston pulled Kristen in for a hug and began to tell her how much he loved her and how much she meant to him. He then dropped to one knee and asked for her hand in marriage. Kristen shared, “I was completely surprised. I had no idea it was coming. I was so excited and shocked that I began sobbing. After a few minutes of me crying he asked again just to make sure I had said yes.”

On November 9, 2013 the couple married at Riverside Park in Batesville. Weston’s uncle, Brad Fairchild, presided over the double ring ceremony on the banks of the beautiful White River. A small group of family and friends gathered to witness the couples union. Kristen’s sister, Amber Ellis, served as her matron of honor. Mark Ellis stood at Weston’s side as best man. Kristen’s niece, Alivia, scattered a beautiful assortment of fall leaves as she made her way up the aisle as flower girl. Lyndon, Kristen’s nephew, held the honorable position of ring bearer. “We were married right across the river from where he proposed.

Everything was perfect. The trees had turned the most beautiful fall colors and the grass was still a rich green covered in fall leaves. It looked just the way I wanted it to,” recalls Kristen.

A reception followed at Josie’s at the Lockhouse where family and friends shared in the celebration. A tropical destination is being considered for an upcoming honeymoon by the young couple.

Kristen and Weston reside in Southside. They are both currently employed as assistant managers at Fairchild Homes and Park owned by Weston’s parents, Tim and Janice Fairchild. Kristen shared, “We enjoy working with his family and look forward to continuing along in the family business.”

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Planes, Trains & Automobiles Reviewed by Tanner Smith

When you team up a pair of comic actors in a movie, there’s either a danger of going over the top or not having enough chemistry on screen. But Steve Martin (the “wild and crazy guy” starring in movies like “The Jerk” and “All of Me”) and John Candy (TV’s “SCTV”) are perfectly cast and are in a script that doesn’t let them down and carry the film, “Planes, Trains & Automobiles,” greatly. There is chemistry here and they never go over the top.

The film is about a road trip featuring two strangers who have to be home for Thanksgiving and will get there any way they can—planes, trains, or automobiles. Steve Martin plays Neal Page, an uptight advertising salesman trying to get from New York to Chicago.

During rush hour (and two days before Thanksgiving), he has a hard time finding a cab in the city and when he finally flags one down, it is stolen (unintentionally)

by Del Griffith (John Candy), a traveling shower-curtain-ring salesman. He’s also from Chicago. When the two men meet at the airport, Del feels genuinely sorry for stealing Neal’s cab. Neal tells him to forget it. But as fate would have it, Neal and Del wind up trapped in each other’s company, on the plane and off.

This leads to a night in which the two land in Wichita, Kansas, since a snowstorm has hit the O’Hare airport in Chicago. “We’d have a better chance of playing pick-up sticks with our butt cheeks than getting a flight out of here tonight,” Del tells Neal. And this also leads to a night at a motel…but their room is a single.

That’s right—one bed. In one of the funniest scenes in the film, Neal and Del wake up the next morning cuddled against each other. (“Why are you holding my hand?” “Where’s your other hand?” “Between two pillows.” “Those aren’t pillows!”)

And as the film goes on, Neal and Del continue to make their way home, while Neal tries multiple times

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to get rid of Del. But there’s nothing that can separate them forever. In one of the best scenes in the film, they wind up renting a car and driving at night together when they don’t realize that they are going the wrong way on an expressway. This results in what is probably the only funny joke that a movie can make about a car and two oncoming trucks.

“Planes, Trains & Automobiles” is written by John Hughes, who also serves as director and producer, and it’s a pleasant surprise, considering that John Hughes specializes in teenage comedies and apparently searched for something more. So now he has “Planes, Trains & Automobiles,” a movie featuring a road trip with a great deal of character development and physical comedy.

John Hughes has written a comedy about a road trip before (1983’s “Vacation”). This film is even better because the comedy is based on character and reveals heart and truth.

For example, we have the scene in which Neal snaps at Del that night in the motel in Wichita. He shows no mercy, telling Del that he doesn’t know how to tell an interesting story and that he would rather attend an insurance seminar than listen to another one of his anecdotes again. He goes on and on, as Del doesn’t show anger. His face falls; he’s genuinely sad and hurt. He realizes that he was so eager to please and has tried too hard. It’s a scene that reveals comedy and drama in the way that it reveals heart and truth.

And that’s not even close to the end of the film, even though it could be the end of a short film (and feels like it, too). It’s this point in which Del wins our hearts and we enjoy watching him through the rest of the film. As for Neal, he learns about patience and slowly but surely develops a friendship with Del. This is where the film really shines—Steve Martin and John Candy are absolutely great together and they play characters that are funny and empathetic. They’re the classic Odd Couple—one is ordinary and wound up while the other is a slob but more outgoing. But if I didn’t make it clear in the paragraph above, they don’t play caricatures. They play three-dimensional human beings.

“Planes, Trains & Automobiles” leads to the emotional payoff in the final scenes. After all we’ve seen of these two characters and been through what they’ve been through, you’d expect a great payoff. Luckily, this film has one in the way that it gives us exactly what we needed for this material.

NOTE: This film is rated R by the MPAA. Well, I’ll tell you this—fast-forward through the scene midway through the film in which Neal confronts a car rental agent played by Edie McClurg. That scene has the only times you’ll hear the F word—19 times, in fact. Omit that scene and the film is good viewing for the whole family.

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June 2 - Newport Bingo

Dr. Smith now sees patients in Newport and Batesville.

June 3 - Jewelry R Us – Auxiliary fundraiser

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

June 9 – 20 MASH program

Jason T. Smith, DPM Board-Certified Podiatrist

June 24 - Supper Club – KFC

June 5 - AARP presentation – Bald Knob Sr. Center June 23- Bingo – Tuckerman Sr. Center June 26 - Movie Day June 27 - Bingo – Bald Knob Sr. Center June 30 - Lunch N Learn

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Joseph Thomas Her eyes would open just after closing and the world would be light if only just before it had been dark. Changes were at the will of her blink, as if the connection of her lashes brought about instant sleep, or perhaps it was wakefullness. She didn’t abuse this power, this curse, but allowed it to shape her life as it would with a naive nod to the world that created her. Her eyes closed out the loud, the vexatious crowded world that sometimes found her. She chose her surroundings and the ones that kept her side between blinking moments were true and loving and fair.

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Tournament at new baseball complex a huge financial success for Batesville Area Batesville Chamber of Commerce

The Ian Kinsler NIT Classic was a huge financial success. According to the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, the event had a record-breaking impact in terms of recreation attendance and revenues. The tournament, which is the second largest baseball tournament in the state, attracted around 5,500 spectators and team members, which generated hotel and dining revenues of approximately $500,000 for the weekend of May 2, 3 and 4.

According to BACC membership reports, Batesville Area hotels and retreats were fully booked for the weekend, and some businesses reported revenue increases by as much as 100 to 118 percent. Chintan Patel, owner of US Pizza, said of the event: “Our sales were phenomenal over the weekend of May 2 through 4. We served about 500 people from out of town. I spoke with one gentleman who loved Batesville so much that he is interested in opening a new business here. This is one of the greatest things that has happened to Batesville.”

The Ian Kinsler NIT Classic was the first to be played on the new baseball complex which was funded by the Community Development Initiative Tax, a campaign managed by the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce.

The baseball tournament spectators were joined by the Mark Martin Fan Appreciation Days crowd, which

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brought in an additional $25,000 in revenue for the Batesville Area.

The figures for this event were calculated using recorded attendance and the IMPLAN model that was implemented for the “Economic Impact of the Batesville Community Center” report, which was conducted

by Professor Daniel R. Marbuger of Arkansas State University, and do not reflect retail sales.

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Tales Of a Transplanted Fashionista America’s Pastime Leigh Keller

I always vowed that I would never be one of those sports moms who goes crazy at games and needs to be escorted from the field by the police because of my behavior. We all know those parents at tball and football games. You hear them scream and you cringe for their kids. I always try to remind myself that it is just a game, and while sports teach our kids valuable lessons about life, most of the time my four year old is simply excited about the amazing dirt at the tball fields.

Our season started with one terribly cute practice.

Cole’s daddy and I both have athletic experience, but we agreed that we do not want to force him to do something he does not want to do. I was just excited about seeing how cute they would look in their uniforms (I know that sounds awful, but the truth is sometimes ugly), not so much about how fiercely they might compete. I played softball when I was younger (until I went to practice and everyone had started throwing the ball so hard it stung my hand, then I opted to go back to choreographing dances in my bedroom), and Cole’s daddy played baseball.

Tball practice for a pack of ten very cute, very wiggly four and five year old boys consists of a lot of running around in circles (true story, at the end of practice, Coach Josh and Coach Randall let them run the bases and it is their favorite part of practice), a lot of drink breaks (my kid personally will leave his spot on the field and come to me for a drink of his juice box or water, being four is so dehydrating) and a lot of cuteness.

I decided early on that I would let the coaches coach and I would bring snacks and juice boxes. I have no business at all telling those little boys what to do. I am just in it for the Instagram pictures and hugs at the end. I think that Cole has enjoyed himself so far, and we are halfway through the first season. Practice and games have turned into mommy and daddy group therapy sessions, since we are all struggling with the same things, like letting our tiny babies learn on their own, and allowing the people who know what they are doing to teach our kids. It is such a metaphor for parenting in general, because the hardest things for me are always dropping Cole off at preschool, and allowing him to just be who he is (which is a lot of tractors, dirt and juice barrels). * If years from now you see me being escorted out of a ballgame, please feel free to reference this article, and redirect me to the juice barrel cooler. N

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Things To Do Cyber Security UACCB will offer a free half-day camp for students interested in the growing field of cyber security. Students entering grades 8 and 9 in the fall of 2014 are eligible to attend. The camp includes hands-on activities focused on cyber security topics: the interconnections of security, technology and computers; basic concepts of Alice computer programming; PC hardware repair; password recovery; and war walking activities.

The camp will be held Thursday, June 12, 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. in the UACCB Maintenance Building. The camp is free (no charge) to participants. Due to limited seating, pre-registration is required.

To register, email katrina.stevens@uaccb.edu, or call (870) 612-2082.

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 870612-2082 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.

2014 Hunter Education Classes: Date: June 28, 2014 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Nursing Allied Health Building, Room 902.

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HSIC Needs Your Help to Win $1,000 or up to $10,000!!!

The Humane Society of Independence County (HSIC) is currently in the lead for all shelters in Arkansas in the “Ultimate

Cute” Shelter Challenge contest. HSIC is looking to keep that lead by reaching out to the community, asking everyone to vote every day to help us keep the lead, and win this contest. Each person can vote once a day without creating an account, but can also vote by creating an account with every email address. The winning shelter in the state will receive $1000, and the homeless and abandoned animals in this area would truly benefit with this win! Log onto www.shelterchallenge.com Search for HSIC with zipcode 72503.

Follow the instructions to complete the vote!

Habitat For Humanity Banquet & Silent Auction Thursday, June 12 at the Landers Theater at 322 East Main in Batesville will hold this Home Is Where The Heart Is fundraiser. Doors open at 6 p.m., tickets are $25 per person or $300 per Corporate Table of 8.

WRMC Lunch and Learn Jennifer Dillaha, MD will present Arkansas’s Big Health Problems and How We Plan to Solve Them Thursday, June 12 at 11:30 in the Josephine Rogers Women’s Center, Conference Room B for this Lunch and Learn event. Please register by June 10 by calling 870-698-9991. Lunch provided by UAMS North Central.

The Batesville Area Arts Council The BAAC is hosting its annual “Summer Celebration” fundraising event on Friday, June 13 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 424 E. Main Street in Batesville, with doors opening at 6:30pm. Along with dinner, drinks, and a silent auction, there will also be live music performed by Danny Dozier, Sarah Roark, & John Parks. The silent auction will run from 6:30pm-9:00pm.

Tickets are $40 in advance/$45 at the door, and are available at Citizens Bank, First Community Bank, Batesville Chamber, Carlee’s Hallmark and the BAAC Gallery on Main. For more information call (870)793-3382.

Peco Foods Presents Tournament The John H. Hickman Foundation Trap Tournament is June 13 at the Independence County Shooting Sports Complex. Teams consist of five shooters and prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each flight. Team Registration is $300, Individual Registration is $75 and there are Sponsorship Opportunities available. Click the registration form below for more information.

Beatles Tribute Benefits Main Street Batesville Main Street Batesville is proud to announce that they will be hosting a night of entertainment called “The Beatles Tribute featuring Danny Dozier and The Lockhouse Orchestra”. The concert will be held on June 21, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Landers Theater on Main Street. Tickets are $15 and available at the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, Citizens Bank main branch, First Community Bank main branch, Merchants and Planters Bank, and Centennial Bank. All proceeds will benefit Main Street Batesville.

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, June 6 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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Keeping Children Safe in Water Alisa R. Lancaster

Every day in the United States, three children drown. Although many people expect a drowning child to splash and yell for help, these accidents often happen quietly without anyone noticing. However, with proper training and supervision, drownings and other injuries are avoidable. These incidents are devastating to families, but they can be prevented. Many people drown while underwater and sink to the bottom, and only an observant lifeguard, parent, or fellow swimmer can save that life.

The first step to take to protect children from drowning is to teach them to swim; swimming lessons are vital and scientific evidence supports this. Although learning how to swim is essential, even great swimmers can drown. So all children, regardless of their swimming ability, must be constantly monitored while in water.

Supervision is the first priority and it requires 100% alertness to the child/swimmer. The person should not be distracted by yard work, reading a magazine, or textmessaging on a phone. Anyone supervising children in water should know how many swimmers are in the pool and keep a constant head count to ensure safety of all.

Rules must be enforced and children should be expected to learn the rules and follow them to ensure their safety.

Swimming in the ocean is more dangerous and carries different risks than swimming in pools, as ocean

currents can be unpredictable. Heed warnings that are posted and never enter ocean water if authorities warn you that it’s dangerous.

When swimming at a lake on in a river, it’s never a good idea to jump in without knowing the depth of the water. Hidden rocks and logs can lie close to the surface of the water causing a neck or head injury if a swimmer hits one of those objects when jumping into the water.

Swimming is great exercise, it is fun, and it keeps us cool in the hot summer, but let’s keep our children safe! Teach them to swim and to enjoy swimming, but remember to always be alert of the risks of swimming and do our part to prevent a drowning.

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Faces Ribbon cutting for the WRMC Pain Management Clinic. Ambassadors in attendance were Joel Williams, Adam Curtwright, Janelle Shell and Chris Dickie.

House of Light Ribbon Cutting inside the Independence County Regional Museum.

Recent Shooting Range Dedication.

Goodwill opened its 37th location in Arkansas March 20.

A-1 Truss Ribbon Cutting.

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EYE On Business WRMC Cancer Care Center Radiation Therapists, Beth Willfond, BSRT (left), and Angie Odom, BSRT (right), prepare Nina Allen of Tuckerman for her radiation treatment. Allen is the first patient to receive radiation cancer treatment with the TrueBeam Linear Accelerator, the most recent upgrade to the WRMC Cancer Care Center. She says the treatment is quick and comfortable.

The Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator and the renovated radiation therapy suite at the WRMC Cancer Care Center.

Dr. John Allgood, Radiation Oncologist, and a representative from Varian Medical Systems looks at the X-Rays provided by the Linear Accelerator. Dr. Allgood says the positioning of the Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator is measured in increments of less than a millimeter, making it extremely accurate. The accuracy ensures that the cancer is specifically targeted, leading to better outcomes.

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Volunteers cut clothes off of a mock victim during a hospital decontamination course and demonstration held at White River Medical Center in Batesville.

Arkansas State University’s Center for Disaster Preparedness presented the demonstration. More than 26 employees and staff from WRMC, Stone County Medical Center and Ozark Health in Clinton volunteered during the training, which was created to prepare healthcare employees and emergency personnel handle a large scale hazardous materials release involving mass casualties.

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Ozark Gateway Celebrates Tourism & Presents Awards WRMC Maternity Staff Recognized Cathy Drew Annie Solis May 6, the Ozark Gateway Region celebrated National White River Medical Center’s (WRMC) Maternity staff Tourism Day and Grand Opening at their new office which was recognized at the recent Arkansas Foundation for WRD helped secure. Award winners for the Annual Leo Medical Care Quality Conference and Awards Banquet for Rainey Tourism Appreciation were: The head of the Arkansas efforts to promote breastfeeding through patient education Department of Parks and Tourism presented eye-popping and support. Studies show that breastfeeding exclusively figures on the economic impact of tourism Tuesday, as he is best for baby and healthier for mom. To help new moms helped the Ozark Gateway Region open its new headquarters in who may experience difficulty initially, the WRMC Maternity Batesville. Richard Davies, executive director of the parks and Department offers breastfeeding classes and a breastfeeding tourism department, was the keynote speaker. hotline. Moms can call the hotline and speak with a • Charles Snapp of Walnut Ridge was presented this certified lactation consultant for advice and support to year’s Tom Biggs Award for outstanding service to successfully breastfeed their baby. New or expecting mothers tourism. Snapp spearheaded construction of Beatles interested in learning more can call (870) 262-3181 or email Park and the Guitar Walk in downtown Walnut Ridge. childbirtheducation@wrmc.com. N • The 2014 Wilson Powell Media Award went to Eye on Independence Magazine.

• The group’s Presidents Awards went to Eddie House, Howard House and W.R.D. Entertainment, all of Batesville.

• First Community Bank, Citizens Bank and Future Fuel, all of Batesville, and North Arkansas Electric Cooperative and Areawide Media of Salem were recognized as Partners in Tourism during the meeting.

The awards were presented by Cathy Drew, executive director of the Ozark Gateway Region, and Adam Davis of Mammoth Spring, who is the group’s chairman of the board.

Ozark Gateway’s new headquarters and tourist information center are located in the former WRD Entertainment building along Highway 167 in south Batesville. First Community Bank grilled burgers, hotdogs, and handed out drinks and chips for the event, while Pepsi Beverages Company provided drinks.

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Sulphur Rock After School 4-H Club Pam Baxter

Emma Ramsey, Daniel Latus and Amie Ramsey holding their awards at the recent Southside 4-H Activity Night.

3 students won awards at the 4-H countywide Activity Night at Southside School recently.

Emma Ramsey received 3rd place in Seed Identification and 3rd place in Dairy, Party Ideas; Daniel Latus received 1st Place in Seed Identification, 1st Place in Entomology Collection, and Participation in Tree Identification; and Amie Ramsey received 1st Place in Tree Identification and 3rd Place in Seed Identification.

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Fun, Fireworks and a Free Car on the Fourth

Chuck Jones Citizens Bank announced today that it will give away a new car, truck or SUV; an Intimidator UTV; and a Bad Boy Mower through a spectacular six-week “Celebrate America” contest that begins this Thursday and ends with a live drawing on the Fourth of July in Riverside Park in Batesville.

“Thousands of people from across the region will enjoy a full day of entertainment, activities, and fireworks, and will also witness the drawing where they may win one of those great prizes,” said Phil Baldwin, Bank President. “By entering the contest free of charge at any Citizens Bank branch, you qualify to win the vehicle of your choice from a selection provided by the Wood Family of Dealerships, or you could win an Intimidator UTV or a 60-inch Bad Boy Mower.”

No purchase is necessary to enter or win the contest. Eligible persons can fill out and submit entries each day of the contest. One entry per person per day. In a unique twist, Citizens Bank will automatically give its account holders 10 entries in the contest for every account they have with the bank. Bank board members, associates and members of their immediate family are ineligible for the drawings. Official Contest Rules are available at Citizens Bank or at www.thecitizensbank.net.

Over the next six weeks, Citizens Bank will add to the excitement with drawings to select 50 “finalists” each week. The bank will publicize the names of the finalists in all but the last weekly drawing to increase the suspense of whose name might be among the 300 entries in the drum for the live drawing to win the “Celebrate America” prizes.

Entries will be accepted at Citizens Bank locations until the close of business on Monday, June 30, followed by the live prize drawing on stage on the Fourth of July in Riverside Park.

The 2014 edition of the “Celebrate America” event will be the 17th consecutive year that Citizens Bank has conducted the largest Independence Day celebration in North Central Arkansas – if not in the entire state.

This year’s fireworks will ignite nearly overhead as the detonation zone has been changed to in Kennedy Park, which is directly across the White River from Riverside Park. “Everyday Life,” the energetic and popular band from last year, will top this year’s entertainment with a concert that begins at 7 p.m. Additional entertainment will be announced later. The evening will conclude with the prize drawings at about 8:45 p.m. and the fireworks extravaganza at 9:15 p.m.

The celebration also includes food and craft vendors, bounce houses and other children’s activities, such as face-painting and balloon animals.

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Sulphur Rock Science Fair 2014 Teams 1st Place: Tyas Rush and Wes Lange.

2nd Place: Taylor Rush and Victoria Vance.

3rd Place: Nicholas Fisher and Soloman Nast; Gavin Alveti and Gage Wood.

Medical /Health 1st Place: Morgan Profitt 2nd Place: Jimmy Freeman 3rd Place: Dylan Wentz Bio-Chemistry 1st Place: Rebecca Gaither 2nd Place: Shelbie Snedker 3rd Place: Mathew Engelhardt Mathematics 1st Place: Ben Hopper 2nd Place: Josey Storey 3rd Place: Brianna Brown Behavioral Science

1st Place: Jacob Horton 2nd Place: Daltyn Wentz 3rd Place: Mary Garrison Consumer Science 1st Place: Aaron Bailey 2nd Place: Tori Roddy 3rd Place: Karson Denton Botany 1st Place: Lance Warner 2nd Place: Lexie McIntosh 3rd Place: Clayton Campbell Engineering 1st Place: Lance Pinkston 2nd Place: Cameron Thompson 3rd Place: Mikey Wilson Environmental 1st Place: Morgan Ogborne 2nd Place: Kaylee Clark 3rd Place: Casen Campbell Physics: Force and Motion 1st Place: Caleb West

2nd Place: Austin Davis 3rd Place: Briana Murrell Physics: Miscellaneous 1st Place: David Jennings 2nd Place: Eil Livingston 3rd Place: Veronica Laslo Physics: Electricity 1st Place: Stephen Lee 2nd Place: Caleb Blakley 3rd Place: Preston Rowe Chemistry 1st Place: Merra McGowen 2nd Place: Austin Scott 3rd Place: Lauren Cowden Earth Science 1st Place: Ashton Weaver 2nd Place: Keelin Sharp 3rd Place: Thomas Wilkins Zoology: Stephannie Laslo.

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Sulphur Rock STEM Magnet had 48 medal winners at its Science Fair recently in grades 4-6. These students will be able to continue to the District Science Fair at UACCB on May 2, 2014.

Ms. Kathryn Winfrey's 3rd grade class won 1st Place in the Class Science Fair Competition.

Ms. Tammy Gallant’s 2nd grade class won 2nd Place in the Class Science Fair Competition.

Ms. Dorajo McDonald’s 2nd grade class won 3rd Place in the Class Science Fair Competition.

Overall Science Fair Winners at Sulphur Rock from the left are Merra McGowon3rd Place, Rebecca Gaither-2nd Place, and Lance Warner-1st Place.

Casen Campbell’s Science Fair Board.

Sulphur Rock Student’s Interesting Science Project Pam Baxter Casen Campbell had a very interesting Board during the Sulpher Rock school wide Science Fair.

He is a fourth grade student in Mrs. Burnside’s class at Sulphur Rock STEM Magnet. He is also the son of the East Lab Teacher there, Lori Campbell, and his father is High School Principal, David Campbell.

Casen decided to test the drinking fountains at all the elementary schools in the Batesville School system for EPA safety standards in drinking water. He and his father did this without any prior warning to the staff so that they could get an accurate testing. They used the “First Alert” testing kits to test for bacteria, lead, pesticides, nitrates, chlorine, ph, and hardness.

The results were that all the magnet schools met the standards for safe drinking water. The only exception was hardness, which isn't surprising that we have a lot of minerals in our water.

I believe he had a great learning experience. I know I appreciated the knowledge that the drinking fountains at our schools are safe for our children.

I also believe Casen and his dad had a great fatherson project. Many of our students, like Casen, learn a lot from their projects. I enjoy the students telling me about the wonderful things they learn from their experiments and how excited they are about their results.

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First Community Bank Donates Watering Equipment Luanne Gregory As a part of Main Street Batesville Board’s redesign plan, several flower beds have been created on Main Street, according to Danny Dozier, chairman of the board’s design committee.

“Nothing is more inviting to a downtown area than live plants and flowers,” said Dozier. “We’ve had flowers on Main Street in the past, but it was almost impossible to maintain them without a way to keep them watered. First Community Bank has graciously purchased a 125 gallon watering system for this purpose. Thanks to the donation, we now have the ability to establish beds and keep them looking fresh and vibrant.”

“We feel so fortunate to be a part of a group of people who are interested in drawing merchants and shoppers to the downtown area,” said Robb Roberts, senior vice president of commercial lending of First Community Bank and member of the design committee for the Main Street Batesville Board.

“Many of the plants and all of the compost and mulch for this project have been donated by Doug Brodie, owner of The Earth Station. Danny Dozier and many others volunteer countless hours of their time keeping the plants beautiful.

We’re fortunate to live in a town where individuals are willing to spend time and resources to create a lovely place to call home.”

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Robb Roberts, Wendy Rose Dozier and Danny Dozier (Photo by Travis Hon).

Mark Rorie presenting the latest book in the Polk Bayou Kids saga to second grade students at Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary.

First Community Bank provided a book for each student.

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Lyon College Baccalaureate Ceremony on May 9 was beautiful and well attended in Brown Chapel and along the lake for the Torch Ceremony. The Commencement on May 10 on the South lawn of Brown Chapel was equally successful and a beautiful day to watch these bright young adults being recognized for their high achievements.

Experiencing God in the Everyday Right in Our Own Eyes Pastor Chad Grigsby

The book of Judges is summarized in the last words of the book. “In those days there was no king in Israel.

Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.”

(Judges 21:25 ESV) The whole book is what results from people living life the way they want to with no one to rule over them. The word king here in Judges carries a two-fold meaning. The first meaning was in terms of a human king. The second meaning is that God was to be their king. When the people chose a king for themselves, they were at the same time rejecting God’s rule in their lives. And with God out of the picture the people were free to do what they wanted. And the results were chaotic to put it mildly.

The people go through a constant cycle of rebellion, discipline, repentance, and renewal. And in the end, the people are decimated. The longer the book goes on the more intense the rebellion becomes and the more desperate the situation. More and more the people are spiraling down to a point of no return.

The deepest point of their fall is found in Judges 19. The details in the story are eerily similar to what we find in the story of Sodom and Gomorrah in the book of Genesis. And the writer is purposely telling this story to mirror the Sodom and Gomorrah account.

This is the point: without God’s rule in the lives of people they had become just like one of the worst pagan

cities ever, that was ultimately destroyed by God with fire.

Not a place you want to be. And again, these are God’s people who have God’s law, God’s word, God’s prophets, God’s leaders, and God’s presence. These are not pagan people.

When people become their own king instead of God, this is the inevitable result. There is moral decay, spiritual decline, and eventually no one can tell wrong from right because “right” is in the eye of the beholder.

This is where we find ourselves today. Everyone does what is right in their own eyes. Everyone has a truth that is right for them and no one can tell them otherwise. We have rejected the rule of God in our lives and replaced him with ourselves. The results have been and continue to be devastating chaos. And what is most needed is for us to resign as king and let God return to his rightful place.

This is the only hope for us and in the end, it’s the thing we most want and need.

Jesus came to be our true rescuer, our true King.

Unless he is Lord of our lives we can never know what it means to really live. As long as we are king and we do what’s right in our own eyes, the result will only always be chaos.

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The Humane Society of Independence County dog bath/dip Submitted The Humane Society of Independence County will be hosting its monthly dog bath/dip on Saturday June 7, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The bathing and dipping is free but donations are always greatly appreciated.

Thousand Hills Veterinary Service will also be at the shelter on Saturday June 7 for their monthly “low cost vaccination clinic.” Their hours are 10 a.m. to noon Canine/Feline Vaccine Clinic Rabies $10 / DHPP - Canine Distemper/ Parvo $12 / FCVRC - Feline Distemper $14 / Kennel Cough Vaccine $15 / Lepto Vaccine $15 / Heartworm Test $15

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