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6/Editor’s Note

This Blooming Spring

6/Notes from the Clearing Risen

8/Central Baptist Brief ?

9/Seniors, can we talk?

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Too Good to be True?

10/Cover Story Jamie Darling

13/In the Field with Randy Weed Control

14/Dining Out Restaurant Guide

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Editor’s Note This Blooming Spring Joseph Thomas

This blooming, flourishing, refreshing, glorious spring is a treat to breath in. I am glad we are here and able to enjoy it upon the lands that we inhabit, freely able to take it all in as we choose. We wish the best for you all this year and are glad to have you back at our pages. We have much for your intellectual consumption and bid you a good read.

For April 2016, Randy Chlapecka brings you the topic of weed control, Jarred Elliott resides within his

wheel house with another biblical offering, Sarah Metzger helps us to shop smart in the grocery store and Caroline Beauchamp talks of things that sound too good to be true. I have another Notes from the Clearing, Kacey Burge continues our series on Powerful Women with a spotlight on Jamie Darling and Adrienne Freeman discusses herbs. There are faces, things to do and much more, so walk this way (limp and all), to all that is awaiting you in the pages ahead. N

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Notes from the Clearing Risen

Joseph Thomas The tiny green budding life springs forth upon the slender green stem just above the soil. It pulls a breath and expresses the life giving air that fills the space around it as it stands taller each cycle of the sun. It nods beneath the moon, stretching its back for another day of reaching for the ball of heat with limb and stemmed will, determined to blossom. Blooming a lion’s head of fluffy mane, dandelion in make, ordinary in nature, amazing in those small moments when life absolutely amazes every sense with its molecular magic. Must we miss such moments in our daily run to and fro, but alas it is human nature to move on and on so on we move. N

Faces

Jim Gowen, Jr. of Merchants and Planters Bank donating a $1000 check to the Foundation. Debbie Dillon accepts the check and a number of Newport students were on hand to get a picture.

Brood Farm at 1054 Cypress Lane in Cave City recently held an Open Farm Day to allow locals to get a farm experience.

Dakota Thomas of Grubbs loved Zander, the farm’s Great Pyrenees, the chickens, the cow, the cat and all of the goats, but especially the two week old goats.

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Central Baptist Brief

Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing Picture two salespeople standing in a room, both of them serving you as their customer. The product is a very unique and shiny watch. You eavesdrop and hear them discussing how they think they can get you to pay double the amount that it’s worth. You scurry back to your seat and pretend that you didn’t hear them. They come back and begin to, in great eloquence and block-buster style performance, they spiel out why it’s worth the arm and the leg that you know that it isn’t. They begin to immerse you in compliments and assure you that your arm is the “perfect fit” for this watch. One of them says “Why, this watch was made for your arm!” and the other drives it home with “I think that the maker of this watch had you in mind when he made this!” as he curls his eyebrows as if he is in astonishment at the “rare occurrence” he is seeing.

Thankfully, you know better and graciously walk away with your money still in your wallet.

In 2008 Larry King pressed on Joel Osteen about the exclusivity of Jesus Christ. Now, Joel is a proclaimed Christian pastor who is on this program to represent Christ; but yet, on national television, he grievously denied one of the greatest tenants of the Christian faith. John 14:6 reads “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” By pressing Joel into a corner about the claims to exclusivity of the Lord Jesus Christ, he attempted to force his hand.

But in the interview, Osteen refused to claim that Jesus was and is the exclusive way to eternity with God. Joel is only one of many who have denied this fact.

If I were to submit to you today my opinion for the motivation of such people and why they are so “successful” in the publishing of books and filling up of stadium-like buildings is because of one thing-greed. What better way to win the hearts of men and women than to flatter the self-esteem and to exploit sinful desires under the cloak of spirituality? God has plenty to say about this in 2 Timothy and 2 Peter. I suggest we become well acquainted with those books so that we may “be diligent to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless…” 2 Peter 3:14. N

201 Hazel, Newport 870-523-1009 “The mission of the Newport Economic Development Commission is to facilitate an environment that will be conducive to economic growth and stability. The commission will work to enhance, promote, and create increased opportunities for economic well being by developing and implementing strategies that will improve quality of life, community aesthetics, and encourage new investment in Newport and Jackson County.”

Jarred Elliott is the Teaching Pastor at Central Baptist Church Newport Campus. Jarred was called into the ministry in 2012 and has been pastor at the Newport Campus since the fall of 2014. When he is not tickling his son, Ethan, he enjoys flying airplanes and other types of aircraft with friends. You can learn more about Central Baptist Church and Jarred at www. centralbaptist.com.

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Seniors, can we talk?

Too Good to be True?

Have you ever heard something that was so good you thought it was too good to be true? I have.

Whether it’s that yummy dessert with only 50 calories or that Medicare supplement plan that’s only $135. It’s supposed to be the same plan that you have but you’re paying $178 a month.

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

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

Ruth’s neighbor did call me and later came into my office so I could see what she was given. Yes, the Medicare supplement plan she was looking at is Plan F. Yes, it pays the same benefits as other Plan F’s do but . . . there are two differences. The Plan F Ruth’s neighbor was considering is a High deductible Plan F and it requires that she use network providers and hospitals. Until her deductible is met, she would have to pay all Medicare covered costs before the plan would pay anything (the separate foreign travel emergency deductible is extra).

Out of pocket expenses that are applied toward the deductible are those expenses that would normally be paid by Plan F (like your Part A and Part B deductibles).

When Ruth’s neighbor found out that the deductible for 2016 is $2180, she decided to do some math. She added up the premiums of $135 a month + the 2016 deductible of $2180 that she might have to pay and realized she could be out of pocket $3800 during the year. Goodness! That averages $316.67 a month – lots more than a Plan F that pays 100% or Plan G that pays 100% after the Part B doctor/medical deductible is paid.

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

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

If you’re not sure or uncomfortable about making a decision or which plan to enroll in, seek out a second opinion. I certainly was glad to give Ruth’s neighbor a second opinion. Now she feels she has enough information to make a decision. A decision she understands and feels comfortable with.

Want or need a second opinion? Call me at 501-8686650 and say “Caroline, can we talk?” I need a second opinion.”

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

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Eye On Cover Story Jamie Darling

“Jamie Darling is a name mentioned by other powerful women from our Eye On series about just that, Powerful Women. And though I don’t know her personally, I heard her speak at an honors ceremony when my youngest son was inducted into the National Honor Society at Newport High School. She spoke with confidence and articulated with a clear, strong sense of who she is and what she wants from life. It was easy to feel as though she would have an answer for any question posed to her. With her business sense and leadership, she made an easy candidate to join our Powerful Women. However, it is her love for Jackson County and the people in it that cinched her place within this community and the line up of women we admire.” - Joseph Thomas “I am a sixth-generation Jackson Countian and a life-long Tuckerman resident,” says Darling. She

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graduated from Newport High School, attended Hendrix College, and received her degree in Business Administration from Arkansas State. After living and working in Memphis, Little Rock, and Washington, D.C., she came home temporarily to “regroup”...to decide, “where my next adventure would take me and I’ve been here ever since”, says Darling with a twinkle in her eye and a smile on her face. “I am a music lover and travel to share and enjoy my musical interests. I am also a foodie and my husband (Scott Shumate), and I enjoy cooking and learning the native foods of different areas of the Southern region. Often our travel reflects our love for both of these together.”

Darling speaks of family and how very important that aspect is in her life, “My dad is Jimmie Darling.

My brother is Justin Darling and his family is, Kara (his wife), Bowen (his daughter) and Reid (his son).

Justin and his family live in Little Rock. Coming from a large family in this area, I have lots of cousins that I love dearly. I am close to all of my family. They are all important. Family is the most important thing.” And if family is her number one passion, her second is her passion for this Arkansas-Mississippi Delta Region and figuring out how we can celebrate and bring life back to this history-rich area.

Let’s take it back to where it all started…

The birth of 2 legacies: Darling Pharmacy and Darling’s Fine Things In 1989, Jamie’s family, father Jimmie Darling and mother Jonita purchased the old Strecker Drug store in Newport and Darling Pharmacy was born right there on 1303 McLain Street. Jonita was very hands on with the new business and had a dream of creating a successful gift shop inside the new store, bringing unique and novel gifts from all over the country right to local residents front doors. The family began taking trips to markets in Dallas, Chicago, and various other cities to find those special one-of-a-kind items that couldn’t be found anywhere else. The gift shop soon became know for their fine sterling silver jewelry and Ray-Ban sunglasses, among other notable lines of accessories that attracted people from miles around to come and spend hours shopping the uncommon offerings typically not found in this area.

Being set in Newport, the pharmacy and gift shop were in an ideal location for attracting potential customers traveling through town to reach other hub destinations like Jonesboro, Little Rock, Memphis and St. Louis. “There is so much potential in our area,” Darling explains, “Newport and Jackson County are home. It is a wonderful place to grow up and raise a

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family. The people here are second to none. The most caring and compassionate people you will find anywhere on the planet.” It is this care and compassion that allowed the gift business continued success as word spread of the little gem of a shop inside a local drug store and in late 2004, the Darlings acquired a vacant house located next to the pharmacy. The following year, construction began for Jamie’s next adventure and Darling’s Fine Things officially opened in early spring of 2006, specializing in offering the fine goods and unique gifts you can’t find anywhere else.

Surviving and Thriving in a changing economy Times have changed over the years and so have the Darling family businesses.

For the pharmacy, insurance plans have forcibly affected customer dynamics. Often times independent pharmacies are left out of contracts that are awarded to the big chains, thus resulting in the unfortunate loss of once very loyal customers. Sometimes this is through employers and sometimes it’s done via a non participating prescription drug coverage plan but often times the customers return at the first opportunity they have to do so.

At Darling Pharmacy, business is built on the strong and genuine relationships they have with the people of the community. Having the opportunity to serve those people for over 40 years is testament to the way they do business and being residents of the community themselves, their customers and their neighbors are one in the same.

Since Darling’s Fine Things has opened, the retail industry has changed as well. Ten years ago, all of the staple clothing stores that had been notably Newport (Van-Atkins, Ima’s, High Strung and Hall & Monday) were gone, leaving much to be desired in the area of women’s fashion and apparel. Darling’s Fine Things wanted to pick up the slack and were in a prime position to do so.

Because of a client-centered approach to business,

Darling’s Fine Things has fostered strong and long standing relationships with its representative groups and vendors, often awarding them with the newest and most exclusive lines of apparel and accessories firsthand. Along with this, the rise in social media utilization has allowed the business to reach a broader audience around the country and offer their first class, second to none personal shopping experience to an ever-expanding customer base.

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not only a professional and time efficient experience when you use Darling Pharmacy, but we want you to know our names and faces and that you can trust us to take care of you and your family,” admits Darling.

Besides providing exceptional service, Darling’s scours the globe to find only the most unique and exclusive merchandise to offer their clients. They adhere to the Fair Trades policies for their imported lines but they also strive to feature nothing less than the best quality lines made in the USA and, staying true to their Arkansas roots, lines specific to the South. While this isn’t always possible in order to meet the needs of their ever-growing customer base, Darling’s also tries to focus on some lines that are centered around giving with a purpose, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting various charitable organizations.

Darling To Your Door In order to provide personal service to those customers outside the Newport area with hectic lifestyles and little time to shop on location, Darling’s now offers a concierge shopping service, Darling To Your Door. They hand select items to fit a client’s needs and lifestyle and send them a box of goods to try on in the comfort of their own home. Making this new option available to customers is based solely on the close relationships they have built with their customers over the last twenty years. Customers trust Darling’s to share

and celebrate the every day and the special occasions in their lives.

Check them out and see for yourself!

Tucked inside a small town in northeast Arkansas, Darling Pharmacy and Darling’s Fine Things will take great care of you and your family both inside and out.

For more information about Darling Pharmacy, go to www.mygnp.com or check out their Facebook page.

For more information about Darling’s Fine Things, go to www.darlingsfinethings.com, visit their Facebook page or text 57711 to join the text club and find out about the newest arrivals, happenings and private sales.

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Kacey Clare Burge has a Master’s degree in Professional Writing from Chatham University. She has written for a Southwest Florida lifestyles magazine and because of her outstanding work, she was featured in REAL Magazine as a contributing copy writer and editor. She has worked as a debt content writer for a financial advice website and had a successful freelance career for several years.

Kacey spends most of her free time with her husband, daugther and three rescue dogs, enjoying the outdoors and exploring what the state of Arkansas has to offer.

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In the Field with Randy Weed Control Weed control continues to be one of the most critical factors to consider in rice production. It’s not as simple as it used to be. With herbicide resistance issues and new technologies on the horizon, it is more important than ever for farmers and consultants to stay informed and be proactive in developing weed control programs.

Resistance management should always be on the minds of rice (and soybean), farmers when developing weed control programs. One of the key components to a resistance management program is to rotate herbicides using different modes of action. “If last year’s weed control program worked great, change it” and “If it ain’t broke, fix it” are a couple of great quotes I have heard over the past few years encouraging this rotation of herbicides.

In rice, the key to a good weed control program is the effective use of preemergence residual herbicides.

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postemergence. The most effective programs involve the overlapping of residual herbicides so that there is some herbicide activity in the soil at least through flooding.

There are basically five different herbicides available in rice that have good preemergence and residual activity on barnyardgrass and other grasses. These include Command, Facet, Bolero, Prowl, and of course Newpath which can only be used in Clearfield rice. The great thing about these five is that each is in a different herbicide family with a different mode of action. That makes it easy to start a good resistance management program by just changing up these herbicides in the residual part of the program to at least some extent every time the field is in rice.

Some barnyardgrass resistance has been documented to Command, Facet, and Newpath. That leaves Bolero and Prowl as pretty much the only herbicides with no documented resistance. For this reason, I expect the use of Bolero and Prowl to increase this year. I know that I plan

on recommending more of these two herbicides this year along with the others.

A key point to remember on the timing of Bolero and Prowl is that they cannot be used until delayed preemergence, in other words the rice seed must have absorbed moisture for germination which is typically at least five days after planting when planting in good moisture.

For more information, feel free to contact me at the Tuckerman Office of Farmers Supply Association (870-349-1316), on my cell phone (870-318-0739), or by e-mail at randychlapecka@gmail.com. N

Randy Chlapecka is an agronomist with Farmers Supply Association. He is retired from the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - Cooperative Extension Service where he served as a County Extension Agent for over 32 years. He is an avid ASU Red Wolves fan and has announced Newport Greyhound sporting events since 1996. He also enjoys vegetable gardening.

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All Rise Century Bike Ride Judge Chaney Taylor

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

This is a century (100 mile) ride but riders may choose any comfortable distance as it is an out-and-back, with support. $20 fee covers event T-shirt, drinks, refreshments & support. Contact person is Donald Vaulner at 870-7938897 or dlvauln@yahoo.com, so if you have any questions or need to register, contact Donald.

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

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

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AARP Driver Safety Course to be Held April 12 at ASUN Arkansas State University-Newport and the AARP are joining forces again to present a Driver Safety course on the ASUN-Newport Campus. The course will be held Tuesday, April 12 and will run from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in room 116 of Walton Hall. The cost for the course is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. The class is limited to 30 participants.

The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and largest classroom refresher course directed specifically to the safety needs of motorists aged 50 and older. The course will provide new approaches and concepts, including compensating for normal age-related physical changes that may affect the driving ability, such as changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. Also covered are topics such as how medication may affect driving; how to use anti-lock brakes, air bags, and safety belts; when to use a cell phone; what to do if confronted by an aggressive driver; and how to handle problem situations, such as blind spots and heavy traffic.

The program promotes safer driving practices, continued mobility, and a discount in auto insurance from most companies in Arkansas (insurance agents should be consulted for information specific to that company). No tests will be given and refreshments will be served. All who complete the four-hour course will receive certificates to take to their own insurance

companies to request a discount. Participants will need to bring their drivers’ license and AARP card (if a member) to the class.

To pre-register and pay for the class, call 870-512-7802. For more information, contact Jennifer Ballard at 870-512-7861 or by email at Jennifer_Ballard@asun.edu.

Jackson County Book Nook The Jackson County Book Nook, located directly behind Umsted Methodist Church on McLain St., is open each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They offer a wide range of books for all ages. Friends of the Jackson County Library operate the Book Nook and all proceeds go to help with programs and needs of the library.

Tuckerman City Council Meeting The 2nd Tuesday of each month. Tuckerman Water & Sewer 870-349-5336.

Manna Manna Food Pantry is located in the Newport Pentecostal Church of God at 205 Ray street in Newport. They are an open door pantry which means people that are in need can come in and choose the items that their family will enjoy. They do not go by any kind of income guide lines and are open every Tuesday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. They have partnered with the NEA food bank in jonesboro and so are able to help more people in need.

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Great Tastes Herbs

The use of herbs in cooking goes back thousands of years, so it seems that a practice that has weathered this eternal test of time would be simple and streamlined.

Not so fast! The varieties are abundant, yet the availability of fresh, dried, or preserved products could confuse even the most accomplished cook. Courage and confidence are required! The reward of using these delicious complements to your dishes is blue-ribbon satisfaction from family and friends.

Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s markets are opening all over the state, offering the early treats from the garden. Much of the springtime bounty is young and tender offerings; spindly asparagus, bite-sized creamy new potatoes with fragile skin begging to be crisped in a sprinkling of fragrant olive oil, fragrant scallions and sweet onions, vibrant early peas and maybe the first few delicate strawberries, ruby-like and just as precious. All are offered alongside the easy-to-grow herbs that add interest and complex flavors.

Green thumb or not, herbs have grown wild for centuries and many varieties can be easily grown along with the regular pansies or impatiens in your garden.

Most require only full to partial sun, regular water and regular harvesting. If the plantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abundance exceeds your need, there are methods of drying or freezing that preserve your bounty.

An almost fail-safe beginning is basil. A major component in cooling summer Caprese Salad, basil will proliferate in the garden, give beautiful fullness, and add freshness to a variety of cuisines including most satisfying pastas, crowd pleasing pizzas, and refreshing salads.

Grow rosemary in a hot, dry, sunny location.

Rosemary is evergreen in most of the Arkansas growing area. Rosemary grows well in containers, and you can bring it indoors over winter in cold climates.

Chives are the mildest form of scallions and fit into the family with onions, leeks and garlic, whose green sprouts called ramps (leeks) and spates (garlic) are highly valued on restaurant menus because they are limited in availability and very mild.

Dill, garlic, oregano, thyme, mint, cilantro and sage are other simple herbs that can be integrated into the garden or planted in containers. Salsas and sauces beg for their fragrant, herbaceous accent. Harvest often to encourage their naturally prolific growth. Some herbs, like mint, are aggressive and will overtake beds if not maintained.

BASIL PESTO This simple use for basil and garlic has endless uses, but can easily accent fish, chicken and appetizers.

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves

2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup pine nuts 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided Kosher salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup Pecorino/Romano or Parmesan cheese, freshly grated Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 1/2 cup of the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. N

Adrienne Freeman is a Jackson County based food writer whose work is published statewide. When not at the keyboard, she can be found in the kitchen, focusing on recipes and techniques that can be easily replicated by fellow enthusiastic home cooks. She always welcomes reader response at newport. foodies@yahoo.com.

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Newport Special School District Charitable Foundation Melissa Kieffner The Newport Special School District Charitable Foundation, Inc. was developed in order to encourage academic success in students that attend the Newport Special School District. It is a non-profit organization began in 2007 by then NHS Superintendent Ronny Brown and local attorney, Phil Hout. The first members included Julie Allen (Chamber Directorand still a Foundation board member to this day), the President of the Newport school board, and the school superintendent. Kaneaster Hodges, also an early board member, was instrumental in getting local businesses to commit to being $5000 "Founders Club" members for the first five years of the Foundation's existence.

These early $5000 sponsors included: Arkansas Steel, Jackson's Funeral Home/Jackson Griffin Insurance Company, Farmers Electric, Holden-Conner Realty/ ConMac Investments, and Wal-Mart. Coach Bill Keedy was also one of the early chairmen of the Foundation-he played a critical role in brainstorming ways to find members and financial supporters of the Foundation.

The basic principles of the NSSD Charitable Foundation, Inc. are to promote academic success in students in the Newport School District. Each year, we give each grade level $500-$1000 to spend on incentives to reward students for academic success. Fifty percent of the money goes to the lower academic one-half of students. Therefore, a teacher can reward a student who works hard to bring grades up from a D to a B. Additional money is used for teacher grant requests.

The Foundation has spent over $220,000 over the past seven years and has funded numerous educational trips. The Foundation has sent students on a variety of educational trips including: the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, TN, Heifer Ranch in Perryville, AR, Health Occupations conference in Orlando, FL and Anaheim, CA, Quiz Bowl Championship in Chicago, IL, Museum of Discovery in Little Rock, AR, Arkansas Children's Theater, Parkin Archaeological State Park, and much more. “The Foundation is the reason our students get the opportunities to do SO MANY THINGS! We are NOT finished giving money for the current school year,” explains Melissa Kieffner, Executive Director of the Foundation. “We are taking grant requests from our teachers until April 13th.”

Current board members of the Foundation, include: Buddy Black-Chairman, Melissa Kieffner - Executive Director, Debbie Dillon, Carol Brand, Jane Parnell, Julie Allen, Matt Ward, Dr. Larry Bennett-Superintendent of Newport Schools. The Foundation meets one per month at the Chamber of Commerce.

The Newport School Hall of Fame banquet has been held every year since 2008 and is put on by the NSSD Charitable Foundation. The banquet began as a way to draw attention to the Foundation and as a kick-off to the new school year and new fundraising year. Many alumni from all over the country donate to the Foundation 20 | Eye On Jackson

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each year. Many of these alumni donate $500 and even $1000. “We are currently taking nominations for the 2016 Newport Schools Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet that will be held this August,” adds Kieffner.

If anyone is interested in making a donation to the Foundation, contact us at newportfoundation@yahoo. com, call Julie Allen at the Chamber of Commerce at 870-523-3618, or mail a donation to PO Box 166, Newport, AR 72112.

The Foundation would like to say THANK YOU to all of the members that have joined this year and a special thank you to our large contributors: Arkansas Steel, Farmers Electric, Merchants & Planters Bank, Kaneaster Hodges, Cindy Ward, Jabez Jackson, Major General James Eddie Simmons, Dennis and Denise Haigwood, and Joe Miles.

Just some examples of what the NSSD Charitable Foundation can do, in 2014-2015 and 20152016 school years they contributed $13,000 and $6,500, consecutively, to Newport School District to be distributed per grade: $500 was given to send Kindergarten through 2nd grade students (325 students total ), to “Shrek the Musical”. $945 sent one hundred and five 7th graders on a field trip to the Museum of Discovery in Little Rock, who were then able to answer questions about scientists, inventions, and other science concepts after touring the museum. $925 sent one hundred and fifteen 4th graders to Arkansas Children’s Theater to see the play “The Legend of Robinhood”. The students compared and contrasted the book and the play. $1080 sent one hundred and ten Kindergarten students to “Disney Nature’s Monkey Kingdom” movie. $840 was given to send one hundred and five 7th grade students to the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, TN. garnering them insight into the civil rights movement. $318 sent one hundred and six 7th grade students to Parkin Archaeological State Park to learn how early Arkansans lived off the land, practiced survival techniques, and were impacted by early explorers. $135 sent twenty 11th and 12th grade special education students to ACT-I, a special needs college that they can attend after high school. $1120 gave one hundred 1st grade students a Field Trip to see Monkey Kingdom in Jonesboro and enabled a visit to Craighead Forest Park. $428 sent thirty 7th grade students to an “Accelerated Reader Fellowship” where students participate in a rewards/recognition/book party that provided incentives and recognition for success in reading. $1200 provided End of the Year PARCC incentives for Participation for three hundred and ninety five 3rd through 6th grade students. $560 gave thirty two 3rd through 6th grade students Newport Elementary Art Show Awards. $1000 for 5 high school students (3 sophomores, 1 junior, and 1 senior), to attend “HOSA National Leadership Conference” in Anaheim, California. $912 sent five 8th and 9th grade students to the “NAC Quiz Bowl Championship” in Chicago, IL. $1750 was given towards a grant titled “Give Voice to your Heart and Mind-Poetry

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The students experienced intensive workshops with the poet-in-residence during literature classes. This was for two hundred 10th and 11th grade students and all drama students. $805 allowed one hundred 4th grade students to attend the Arkansas Children’s Theater in Little Rock, AR to see the play “The Adventures of Peter Rabbit”. $1950 sent Gifted and Talented students in grades 7th through 12th to Heifer International Ranch in Perryville, Arkansas, (Ami Driver grant). $580 sent one hundred and sixteen 5th grade students to the Memphis Zoo to give them a better understanding of ecosystems and habitats.

Total amount contributed to Newport Schools in the last seven school years is $221,372.15. If you would like to nominate an NHS Alumni to the Hall of Fame, the information to do so is shown to the right. If you see the value in this foundation and are interested in making a donation to the Foundation, contact them at newportfoundation@yahoo.com, call Julie Allen at the Chamber of Commerce at 870-523-3618, or mail a donation to PO Box 166, Newport, AR 72112. Your attention and investment to our community is very much appreciated. N

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U of A, Division of Agri, Research & Extension Shop Smart at the Grocery Store We can be the savviest shopper, but if we fail to make good decisions about nutrition, we really didn’t win.

We all like to think we are a savvy shopper when it comes to getting the best deal, but are we really? Grocery stores have thousands of foods and new products monthly on their shelves. How do we know which items are the best purchase for our money?

Learn how to become a savvy shopper to help you through the shopping maze.

Grocery stores are marketing machines. The layout of the grocery store is the result of years of research to ensure that you will spend as much time and money as possible while in their store. Why do you think dairy is usually at the back of the store?

Is this week’s “special” found in the week’s ads, really a special? Many of these products are called loss leaders, meaning the store is willing to lose money on the product to get you into the store. They are hoping that while you are there, you will purchase higher priced items.

Learn the layout of the store. Staples such as bread, meat, milk, vegetables and fruit are usually arranged on the outer walls of the store. The higher priced, processed foods are arranged in the middle aisles. It’s no accident that you must walk through an entire store to get milk and bread. These are the two most frequently purchased items.

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sale and are there to attract your attention and increase sales.

Never shop on an empty stomach. Studies show we buy more junk food when we are hungry. Stores capitalize on this by providing free food samples and that wonderful aroma of baked goods from the bakery.

Compare store brands vs. national brands. National brands are those advertised in magazines and on TV. In general, national brands cost more because the expense for the national advertising is part of the cost of the product.

Store brands are sold by individual chains and usually are not advertised nationally. Therefore, they are usually less expensive to purchase. However, the nutritional value of both national brands and store brands are usually about the same.

Many individuals use coupons, either printed or on our phones, hoping to save money. Coupons can either save us money or cost us money. Compare the item offered on the coupon against store brands. Use coupons only for products you already use unless the coupon is for a free item.

We can be the savviest shopper, but if we fail to make good decisions about nutrition, we really didn’t win. If we find two products that are the same price and the same quality, the information on the nutrition label should be the deciding factor in which to buy. Always choose the product with the higher nutritional value.

Always shop with a list so you do not forget anything, causing the need to go back to the store, which can lead to buying other items not needed. Plus we spend less time in the store and are less tempted to buy impulse items.

On your shopping list, write down all the foods you need for planned meals and snacks. Go back over your list and cross out any foods you already have on hand and plan to use. If you need a specific size package or can for a recipe, write the size next to the item on the can. Lastly, if an item is advertised at a special price, write that price next to the item on your list.

On your next trip to the grocery store, look for store marketing strategies. The more aware you are of these strategies, the less likely you will be influenced by them.

Also, compare products by reading the nutritional labels to get the best buy. And lastly, always shop with a list to save time and money.

For more information on savvy shopping tips, contact me at the 870-523-7450 or smetzger@ uaex.edu.

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Sarah Henry Metzger is County Extension Agent Staff Chair for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service. She has worked for Extension the last 9 years, after obtaining a BS and MS from the University of Central Arkansas. She works in the following 4 initiative areas: Food and nutrition, health & aging, resource management and Marriage, parenting and Family Life. Also, 4-H is another important program she oversees. Her free time is spent with her two boys.

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