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Jon Chadwell is the executive director of the Newport Economic Development Commission (NEDC). The NEDC is funded by a ½ cent sales tax collected in Newport and works to assist in the development of business and industry in Jackson County.

Randy Chlapecka is county extension agent – staff chair with the Jackson County Office of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service.

He provides educational information and programming in the areas of agriculture, 4-H, and community development.

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.

Rebecca Pearrow is marketing director at Harris Hospital. She attained an AA at Central Baptist College followed by a BS at Arkansas Tech University. She will complete an MBA from Harding University in December 2014. She was employed 12 years at White County Medical Center before her success in Community Relations brought her back to Newport. She spends her free time traveling to support her kid’s athletics, gardening, raising chickens and scrap booking.

Dartell Treadwell, P.T., D.P.T. is Director of Rehabilitation Services at Harris Hospital. He has a Masters and Doctorate degree in physical therapy and a Masters in Public Service Management. In addition to being a physical therapist, he is a Certified Fitness Specialist and is a driving force behind the sports medicine program that services our community and local schools. He was a proud member of the U.S. Marine Corps and is a former police and SWAT team member. He spends his spare time with his family and coaching youth sports.

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Editor’s Note Warmed Up and Ready Joseph Thomas

Kimberlee spoke to Dr. Roger L. Green about his career, the advancements made in his fifty years of Family Practice and his love for his patients and their health.

We hope you have kept warm and are enjoying the patches of warmer weather that we are seeing.

Kimberlee and Joseph Thomas Our pages are full of Photo by Cheryl Mauldin Adrienne Freeman’s St. Patrick’s Day goodies, Randy Chlapecka’s early planting tips, Julie Allen’s Chamber News, Margaret Goodman’s Senior Circle schedule and Dartell Treadwell’s tips to prevent sports injuries. Treadwell also explains the process that is Sports Physicals. See our Things To Do section and enjoy the outings this month. Kimberlee writes about another local wedding and I drop another Notes From The Clearing. See whose Faces we show off this month and don’t forget to see our digital photo albums at www.eyeonmag.com. We wish you and yours well and hope to see you around town! N

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Great Tastes St. Patrick’s Day Adrienne Freeman

Dust off your “Kiss me, I’m Irish” tee shirt and make sure the medicine cabinet is stocked with antacid, because St. Patrick’s Day is Saturday, March 17. The day that was traditionally celebrated in Ireland as a religious holiday in honor of its’ namesake, the patron saint of the country, has exploded in popularity since jumping the “Big Pond.” Irish-Americans in the Chicago area are credited with spreading the frenzy in the late ‘60’s to early ‘70’s by dyeing the Chicago River green and hosting a large parade. Arkansas even has a claim to fame in the St. Paddy’s day mania with Hot Springs hosting the annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade on 98-foot Bridge Street.

What is a party without food? Traditional Irish food usually features local vegetables and the often scarce meats that were available to the poor farmers. In the early 19th century, the large Irish Catholic majority were denied the right to buy land or pass it down in the family, so the large clans were forced to find crops that would grow on the small farms, many times less than a quarter of an acre, that would feed a large family.

Potatoes provided many of the basic nutrients and would grow prolifically in the less than desirable soil.

Meats were considered a luxury and weren’t plentiful, so the home cook had to be inventive in stretching the meager ingredients to feed their large families.

These Irish recipes utilize simple ingredients and cooking techniques associated with the comfort cuisine.

Also, if you opt to make the traditional corned beef, pull out the suddenly “hip” gadget, the pressure cooker, for superior tenderness. A crock pot is also a terrific way to prepare the succulent, briny roast that is great with cabbage or on a sandwich with melted Swiss cheese and mustard for a great treat. May the luck o’ the Irish be with you!

QUICK SHEPHERD’S PIE Ingredients: 3 cups mashed potatoes – instant, ready-prepared refrigerated or leftover are perfect 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds ground beef 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1 onion, diced 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup beef stock or broth 2 teaspoons Worcestershire 1/2 cup frozen peas 1 teaspoon sweet paprika Directions: Prepare mashed potatoes and set aside to come to room temperature. Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add oil to hot pan with ground beef, seasoning with salt and pepper. Brown and crumble meat for 3 or 4 minutes. Add carrot, onion to the beef

and cook five minutes, stirring frequently.

In a second pan, melt the butter and whisk in flour.

Cook the roux two minutes, then briskly whisk in broth and Worcestershire. Continue cooking until gravy is thickened. Add gravy to meat and vegetable mixture, stir in frozen peas.

Preheat broiler to high. Fill a small casserole (about 8” x 8”) with meat and vegetable mixture. Spoon potatoes over meat evenly. Evenly sprinkle paprika over potatoes and broil 6 to 8 inches from the heat until potatoes are evenly browned.

GUINNESS CHOCOLATE CAKE 1 cup Guinness (dark beer) 1/2 cup butter, cubed 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup baking cocoa 2 eggs, beaten 2/3 cup sour cream 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda Cream Cheese Frosting Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper OR line 2 large (6 count) muffin tins with cupcake liners. Set aside.

In a small saucepan, heat beer and butter until butter is melted. Remove from the heat; whisk in sugar and cocoa until blended. Combine the eggs, sour cream and vanilla; whisk into beer mixture. Combine flour and baking soda; whisk into beer mixture until smooth.

Pour batter into prepared pan.

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County Extension News Early Planting Advocate Randy Chlapecka

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As I write this in mid-February, it looks like we are finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. It has certainly been one of coldest and longest winters in a while, but it appears that the worst is behind us and it’s time to get spring planting on our minds. Most involved in farming have mixed emotions about this time of the year.

They know this means a lot of long days and challenges over the next 8 to 9 months, but it also means getting back to the part of the profession that they love the most.

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Looking at our production handbooks for each of our major spring planted row crops, the soil temperatures needed for relatively uniform germination and emergence are 50 degrees for soybeans, 55 degrees for corn, 60 degrees for rice, and 65 degrees for sorghum. Even though these dates may not correlate exactly with the soil temperatures mentioned, I will say that I hate pushing planting of corn any earlier than mid-March, rice any earlier than about the last week of March, and soybeans and grain sorghum any earlier than the beginning of April. Again, you can make excellent yields before these dates but the chances of cold weather hampering growth and development are increased.

I would encourage all farmers pushing these early planting dates to do what they can to help get a quick and uniform emergence. For some crops, it has been shown that if some seeds germinate and emerge even just a few days later than the majority of the field, they are almost like a weed. So anything that can be done to help provide a quick and uniform emergence is important. These can include planting in soils with the proper temperature and moisture, using quality seed, planting at the proper seeding rate and depth, getting good seed to soil contact, and using insecticide, fungicide, and growth regulator seed treatments when appropriate.

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Newport Chamber News Scholarship Program Underway

Julie Allen, Chamber of Commerce Director The scholarship program of the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce is underway. More than $25,000 in scholarships will be awarded to students graduating from Jackson County high schools thanks to the generosity of local businesses and organizations.

Instead of completing applications for each individual scholarship, the Chamber program allows seniors to submit only one application through their counselor’s office prior to February 1. All applications are then reviewed by each participating business or organization. All students selected to receive these scholarships, ranging from $150 to $1,000 each, will receive notification at their school’s awards ceremony in May. If you know of a local business or organization that is interested in participating in this Chamber program, please call (870) 523-3618.

The 2014 Chamber Board is in place and working to make a difference this year in Newport and Jackson County. All board members are volunteers, but they are committed to finding ways to improve the community in which we work and live.

Officers this year include: President – Jarrod Bowen, C&C Distributors President-Elect – Robert Summers, ASU-Newport Vice President – Mark Manning, Shelter Insurance Secretary – Tara Salinas, Merchants & Planters Bank

Treasurer – Tim Martin, Attention Medical Supply Elected board positions are determined by ballots returned by the Chamber’s membership and include: Jack Austin – US Pizza Company Cheryl Mauldin – Studio 1910 Craig Rohlfing – Arkansas Steel Associates Janet Henderson – Gilliaum Feed & Seed Tim Watson, Jr. – Watson & Watson Law Firm Jennifer Ballard – ASU-Newport Terry Dillon – M&P Insurance & Investment Services Ron Mergy – Wal-Mart Rebecca Pearrow – Harris Hospital Glenda Rutledge-May – Jackson County Learning Center Lee Scoggins – Frank A. Rogers Company The board also consists of ex-officio members including the county judge, Newport mayor, ASU-Newport chancellor, Newport School District superintendent, NEDC director, Harris Hospital CEO, Tourism Council president and representatives from all three Newport banks.

Chamber board meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at various locations in Newport and are open to the public. A wealth of information is shared each month, so consider joining us for a meeting!

If you would like to know more about Chamber or community events in and around Newport/Jackson County, call (870) 523-3618 or email director@ newportarchamber.org to sign up for our free “Upcoming Events” email. N

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Eye On Cover Story Practice Makes Perfect Joseph Thomas

Getting to meet new, interesting people is a favorite part of magazine work for Kimberlee and me. We make many acquaintances and friends in the process. We hear people talk about others in high regard using words typically reserved for heroes. In the case of Dr. Roger Green, the words are well earned. Cheryl Mauldin told us how wonderful Doctor Green is, but more over about his generous house calls and free clinic work to those in need.

Green celebrated fifty years of Family Practice in January 2014.

Green was born and raised in Doniphan, Missouri where he hung out at his dad’s country store. He says it was a great place to grow up, but he developed asthma at an early age and spent his share of time in the doctor’s office. “They were so nice to me and always made me feel better,” says Green. “By the age of eight, that is what I wanted to do for people.”

Fortunately, Green’s asthma cleared up in his teens. He graduated from the University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1960 and began interning at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and John Gaston’s City of Memphis Hospital (which is the University of Tennessee’s main teaching hospital), in Tennessee.

It wasn’t long into Green’s training that Dr. Williams and Dr. Ashley sent word to Baptist Memorial that they were in need of some help on the weekends at Newport Hospital; they were the only two doctors on staff at the time.

Green explains, “Interns and residence didn’t get paid very much in the ‘60s. Newport Hospital paid me well and I enjoyed it very much.”

Green explained that in those days, Newport Hospital was where the Post Office is now and Harris Hospital sat where the Department of Human Services Office resides.

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years of his practice, Family Practice Physicians did it all, including delivering babies. Green talks about the advancements in medicine he has seen in fiftyfour years since graduating and hails Cardiology as a personal stand out. He says, “When I started, a person who suffered a heart attack was put to bed and given oxygen and morphine. We didn’t have CAT Scans, MRI, Ultrasound, or Vital Sign Monitors. The advancement in electronics made such a difference. I have a Pace Maker the size of a wrist watch in my chest and I can’t properly express how that has improved my life.” Green laughs and adds that he sent many patience for this minor surgery and they never had any problems, but it sure felt like a major issue when it was his turn. “I don’t want to have to do it very often, but it is good to see things from a patience view once in a while.”

Dr. Green has five daughters; his oldest daughter Barbara practices next door to him. Another daughter, Alison, finishes her residency in July and will join her dad’s practice in August. His youngest daughter is currently in college. “They’ve all stayed close to Jackson County. It has been a wonderful fifty years in Jackson, it is a great place to live,” expresses Green. He has seven grand-children and seven great-grandchildren and his wife of thirtyeight years, Kathy, works in his office. Green says, “I’ve been blessed with good health, a beautiful family to enjoy and work with and look forward to many more years of it. Retirement isn’t anything I think about; I just don’t know what I would do.” Green talks about his grandfather who lived to be one hundred and five years old, “He drove until he was one hundred and two and he would say, ‘I still feel young but the mirror reminds me how old I really am.’”

Green enjoyed 2010 very much, celebrating his fifty years out of medical school with an Arkansas

Medical Society Award, the Arkansas Home Health Association’s vote of Physician of the Year and of course, a banquet at Harris Hospital. He laughs and says, “That was the year I got my Pace Maker, too much excitement for me, I guess.” His favorite part of the job has been the relationships he has made with his patience. “I see people everyday that I have known for fifty years, they are friends and a very enjoyable part of the practice,” Green admits. Green’s family attends Holden Avenue Church of Christ located just behind the clinic.

He enjoys music and concerts, and is a big band booster of Newport High School. He enjoys medical conferences where he gets to see other physicians that are too far away to see very often. Dr. Green says eating healthy and exercising are the two most important factors to staving off medical issues; he also admits they are the hardest two things to do, but that they are worth doing.

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Play it Smart Sports Physicals Can Save Lives Dartell Treadwell

Baseball and softball seasons are here, and before we know it football and basketball seasons will kick off too. Organized sports are a year-round game for many student athletes. Playing sports is a great way for your child to have fun, meet friends and stay fit.

Most organized sports leagues require a child to have a pre-participation physical examination (PPE) prior to participation in junior high and high school sports, and even some elementary and middle school age leagues. And while many parents think it may be unnecessary for their healthy child, this physical can help ensure your child is not only in good shape to play, but also possibly detect any conditions that may be life threatening.

Your family doctor and/or his or her nurse practitioner can conduct PPEs in the office or during on-site athletic physical fairs at the school. The goal of the PPE is to assess your child’s general health and current fitness level. But often the physical can assess and detect health conditions that require immediate attention, such as: * Medical or orthopedic problems that predispose the child to injuries * Existing injuries that may impair the athlete’s ability to perform * Current size and developmental maturation, as well as fitness level * Congenital anomalies that increase the child’s risk of injury * Poor pre-participation conditioning that may put the child at increased risk The PPE includes a medical history and a physical exam. During the medical history, the doctor will ask you and your child questions about illnesses and injuries the child may have had, such as asthma or a broken leg.

It’s important for your doctor to know about medical problems that run in the family or any medicines your child takes on a daily basis. For instance, if a family member has heart trouble, and the child has passed out, felt dizzy or experienced chest pain in the past while playing sports, this could be a sign that additional tests may be needed to rule out any congenital issues.

During the physical exam they will: * measure height and weight * take blood pressure * listen to the heart and lungs * feel the abdomen * examine the ears, nose, throat and vision * test strength and flexibility In the clinic setting, this routine exam is an excellent opportunity for parents to ask the doctor questions about exercise, diet, potential injuries and other health related issues. For the convenience of our local students at Newport High School, Harris Hospital 12 | www.eyeonmag.com

staff and physicians volunteer to provide on-site athletic physicals at a determined date and time so all athletes can be efficiently screened.

If something is detected If a health problem is detected, usually your doctor can prescribe medication or a treatment/ therapy that will allow your child to play the sport safely. For example, for an old injury, the doctor may suggest exercises or physical therapy to help with full recovery. Other conditions can be treated with medical intervention, and the child may eventually return to the sport. Other children can be redirected to different sports where they can have a good and safe athletic experience. Remember, even if your child is disqualified from participating in a certain sport, it doesn’t mean he or she can’t compete in other sports and experience the benefits of participation.

The typical reasons for participation disqualification include dizziness with exercise; history of asthma; unfavorable body mass index; high blood pressure; visual defect; presence of a heart murmur; or a musculoskeletal abnormality.

The importance of a PPE cannot be understated. If your child will be playing a sport this season, be sure to make an appointment with your doctor early or plan to take advantage of the mass athletic physical event at NHS in April. Having a clean bill of health will kick off your and your child’s sports season on the right foot.

Learn more about the Harris Hospital’s physical therapy and sports medicine department at www.

HarrisHospital.com. If you need a family doctor, click “Primary Care” under the “Services” tab or call 870-523-8911.

Injury Prevention Tips Prevention is the key to keeping your child healthy so that he or she can play the entire sports season. Of course, accidents can always happen in sports, but here are a few tips to reduce the likelihood.

1. Wear Protective Gear Protective gear refers to any type of sports accessories that helps keep an athlete from getting hurt.

The gear often depends on the type of sport. Helmets are the most common protective gear. Make sure your child wears the right helmet for the sport he or she is participating in. The helmet should fit snugly but comfortably, and if it has a strap, it should be fastened; otherwise, the helmet will not remain securely on the head. Other sports require eye protection, mouth guards, pads, wrist, elbow and knee guards, and a protective cup for boys.

2. Warm Up It’s not a good idea to dart into a game and start playing cold. Stretching and warm up activities should take place before the action begins. Warm-ups that last 15 to 30 minutes and include slow, gradual stretching help lengthen the muscles and increase blood flow and

muscle temperature. That way, the muscles are ready to go and are less likely to get hurt.

3. Know the Rules of the Game Just as traffic laws prevent car crashes when drivers follow the rules, the same principle applies for sports.

When players know the rules of the game — what’s legal and what’s not — fewer injuries happen, and your child and teammates know what to expect from one another. For instance, most sports (except for football) discourage tackling another athlete to get the ball. It’s legal — and safer — to go after the ball rather than the player. Your child’s coach will teach the rules of the game, but parents can help by preaching good sportsmanship and teamwork. It helps to understand the plays that pertain to each sport and the role each player has in that play.

5. Don’t Play When You’re Injured If your child loves sports, it’s tempting to want to get right back in the game after an injury. But playing when you’re hurt — or before an injury has sufficient time to fully heal — is a bad idea. It can lead to an even worse injury that might sideline your child for a long time. See a doctor for any injury and follow his or her advice about how and when your child can return to practice and to the field of play.

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4. Watch Out for Others Some rules are there simply to protect other players and to enforce courtesy. For instance, in baseball or softball, the batter can’t fling the bat after hitting the ball and heading for first base. He or she must drop it so that it doesn’t hit anyone. One way to watch out for others is to communicate on the field. For instance, a baseball player in the outfield might yell, “I’ve got it” to avoid a collision with another outfielder. Listening to the coach during a game also can help keep you safe.

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Eye On Feature Freezn’ for a Reason Kimberlee Thomas

Saturday, March 8 marks the Second Annual Jackson County Learning Center Polar Bear Plunge!

Grab your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers and head out to Jacksonport State Park to help support a local worthy cause. Participants have been gathering pledges since late January for this year’s plunge but it is not too late for you to join in the festivities.

The Jackson County Learning Center was established in 1959 by Ms. Willa Black. She was the mother of a child with developmental disabilities in a small rural community far from the reach of larger city services. In the beginning the J.C.L.C. served both children and adults. As time progressed the decision was made to focus only on adult services.

Currently the J.C.L.C. offers services to special need adults 18 years and up. The day habilitation program helps participants in building life skills such as; telling time, counting money, laundry skills, meal planning, housekeeping, and computer skills, along with many other skills needed in daily life.

J.C.L.C. has five group homes within the Newport community that provide housing for those adults that qualify and wish to utilize the service. Each group home has a house manager that assists the residents with daily tasks and learning basic life skills in the home setting.

Many of the residents participate in the work programs provided by J.C.L.C. One such program is the thrift shop, Old Treasures, located at 216 Third Street in Newport. Here participants help sort, organize, and shelf donated items. They also get a chance to work on their social skills by interacting with the shoppers that frequent the store.

Glenda Rutledge-May is the executive director at the Jackson County Learning Center located at 8149 Curtner Drive in Newport. She over sees the day-to-day operation of the day program, group homes and thrift shop. She is responsible for writing grants, fundraising, training, and human resource. “I have my hand in a little bit of everything,” Rutledge-May explains. “Our day program services are free. However, there are certain criteria a person must meet to be eligible to participate.” She explains that with the new health care laws that are being implemented funding options are and will continue to change. “The reforms are supposed to cut down on the waiting periods for assistance. If this happens there will be an estimated 4,000-6,000 more Arkansans with developmental disabilities seeking services such as those offered by our center.” This influx of newly eligible special needs adults just adds to the many reasons why the new facility in our community is so heavily needed.

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can take as little as two weeks but Rutledge-May has seen it sometimes take up to two months depending on the availability of the person’s records wishing to apply. “If their records are in order and they have had a recent evaluation things move quickly. If information is missing or they require a new evaluation then it will take longer. We work with everyone to get them in our program as quickly as possible.”

Rutledge-May explains that volunteers are always welcome at the Jackson County Learning Center. There are state mandated background checks for those that wish to volunteer, “We are happy to go through the paperwork process if someone wishes to volunteer their time with us.” Volunteers to help at the center as well as help organize fundraising efforts would be greatly appreciated. “I would love to see community members volunteer their time to help our folks tend to their raised flower and vegetable gardens. We also have a lot of fun cooking and doing art work,” Rutledge-May shares. “They just have to contact me at the center. I’ll find the perfect spot for them.”

When I asked about a day at J.C.L.C., Rutledge-May explains, “Our folks, as we so lovingly refer to them, are the sweetest people in the world. They will tell you how pretty you are and how much they love you on a regular basis. It is rare to see them squabble among themselves and if they do they generally will tell on themselves.”

She shared with me how they celebrate in the small successes with each other as if they were major life accomplishments. They also share heartbreaks with one another and encourage each other through it. “Our folks love to meet new people. They also love to work on projects that they can display. They take a lot of pride in doing a good job at work and earning their paycheck. Of course they enjoy spending it as much as we do.”

If you would like to learn more about the Jackson County Learning Center and the services they offer, to volunteer time, or learn more about this year’s Polar Bear Plunge contact Glenda Moody or Glenda RutledgeMay at (870) 523-8488.

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Welch - Spicer Wedding Kimberlee Thomas

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Lindsay Welch and Matthew Spicer were brought together on July 20, 2012 by their mutual friend, John Michael. Michael is the lead singer of a Blues band that Lindsay is a member of. Matthew had just returned home to Arkansas after completing his Masters in Counseling in Seattle, Washington and was looking forward to a night out with friends.

Michael had given the two fair warning that he planned to introduce them that evening so Matthew took the lead and approached Lindsay during sound check.

Lindsay explains, “It was definitely love at first sight for both of us. After our first date we both realized that this was either going to be “the One” or it would be the worst break up of all time.”

The young couple enjoys spending time outdoors so Lindsay was not surprised when Matthew began to talk about a road trip he was planning for them.

“It was mid-January last year. He had been talking about this trip for weeks. I was pretty skeptical about the drive and just how beautiful it could really be. It was cold and we had just suffered a big ice storm a week before. I could not have been more wrong, it was beautiful,” explains Lindsay. The couple stopped at Mt. Nebo and enjoyed the scenery before heading on to Russellville where they stopped at McAlister’s for lunch. Lindsay recalls, “I was a bit curious that it took Matthew an hour and a half just to eat a bowl of soup and half a sandwich. What I didn’t know then is he was just making sure the timing was right for the perfect proposal.” After lunch the two drove to Pedestal Rocks in Northwest Arkansas.

Upon arriving, they took a mile hike in the fog. “As we were walking along Matthew was yelling and singing; which if you know him and how sweet he is you understand this is just what he does. We walked along the beautiful cliffs and when we came to the third one Matthew suggested that I take some pictures. I’m just snapping away when he calls out my full name from behind me. I turn and find him down on one knee. It was all so romantic and I will never forget how special he made that day for me,” shares Lindsay.

As it turns out all the yelling and singing were a part of Matthew’s master plan. He had arranged for his cousin to come take photos of the event. He was sending out location signals! Lindsay feels blessed to have those photos of such a special moment in her life. “I have the greatest man, who planned the greatest proposal.”

The couple married on August 3, 2013 at the Newport First United Methodist Church. Ken Wilson, Pastor of Fellowship Bible Church in Conway and Will Choate, Pastor of Argenta United Methodist Church in North Little Rock shared the duties of officiating the double ring ceremony. Wilson was Matthew’s Pastor during college and Choate was Lindsay’s Youth Pastor. Lindsay grew up in the First United Methodist Church of Newport and was

thrilled to share her memories of that time with Matthew.

Lindsay credits her wedding coordinator, Sheridan Chadwell, for making “every single detail perfect.” Sheridan was able to bring all of Lindsay’s visions to life. “We had planned this entire vintage wedding, without her it would not have been impossible,” explains Lindsay. One of Lindsay’s favorite details was the cake topper that had once rested on her grandparent’s cake at their wedding. “Sheridan gave vintage a whole new meaning.” One of Lindsay’s favorite moments was when she saw Matthew waiting for her at the end of the aisle. “It was the most beautiful part of the ceremony for me. I saw him and stumbled a bit. Fortunately my dad caught me and saved the day.”

Lindsay was glad she chose to marry in her home town.

It afforded her the entire summer to spend time with her mother planning and making cherished memories. There are many reasons that Newport is close to Lindsay’s heart. “We felt embraced by the community throughout the planning process. They made us feel loved and supported. We had sweet families give up bedrooms in their homes for our out of town guests; we had neighbors offering us extra space to get everyone ready. I’m not sure you will experience that kind of hospitality anywhere else. Newport is one of a kind. It was an amazing weekend and one we will never forget.”

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The couple honeymooned at a lodge in Dalton, Arkansas. They were housebound for the first fortyeight hours due the creeks around them flooding from all the rain. Lindsay shares, “The scenery was beautiful.

We had a wonderful time. We even had a guest during our stay. A goat kept trying to get in the lodge with us; he finally managed to make it in on the last day as we were loading the car!”

Lindsay is a Pre-K teacher at Forest Park Elementary in Little Rock. She is active in their church in Conway leading and helping out with the Children’s Church worship services. Matthew owns Central Arkansas Counseling in Conway and is active in the men’s ministry at their church. They enjoy spending time with friends and entertaining. They are looking for the perfect home near Conway and have plans to start a family in the near future. N

Things To Do The Jackson County Humane Society is in need of the following supplies: water buckets, dog houses, Clorox, laundry detergent, paper towels and blankets (without backing). Items can be dropped off at the Newport Area Chamber office at 201 Hazel Street.

CHI OMEGA’s 5th Annual Run for a Wish 5K The ASU Chi Omega Chapter, Chi Omega Alumnae Chapter of N.E. Arkansas will present the Fifth Annual Run for a Wish 5K Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run (Ages 7 & Under) on the Campus of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South.

Saturday, March 15 at 8 a.m. is the start of this 5K, registration begins at 6:45 a.m. The Kids Fun Run begins at 8:45 a.m. For Information and to Register Contact: Kendall at 870-664-0859 The Blue and You Fitness Challenge Join Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, the Arkansas Department of Health and the Arkansas Department of Human Services as they host the Blue & You Fitness Challenge March 1 through May 31. For contest guidelines, registration and other information, go to BlueAndYouFitnessChallenge-ark.com. Our group code is JACKSONCO. The 78th Annual Newport Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet This event will be held Thursday, March 6 at the Newport Country Club. The event will begin with a social hour at 5 p.m. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. at which time a short auction will be held as a 2014 Chamber fundraiser.

Annual awards will be given following dinner including the small business, large business and citizen of the year.

In lieu of a keynote speaker, the evening will feature very special musical guests who promise to make this

one of the liveliest banquets to date! The performance is sponsored by Iberia Bank, Merchants & Planters Bank and Regions Bank of Newport. Cost of the banquet is $25 per person and is open to the public. Tickets will not be given, however pre-payment is mandatory in order to reserve your seat. RSVP at the Chamber office at (870) 523-3618 or email director@newportarchamber.org.

Sign Up! Baseball and softball sign up will be held on March 1 and March 8 at Village Mall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for junior tee ball (age 3-4), tee ball (age 5-6), and softball or baseball for ages 7 and up. Sibling discounts are available.

For more info, contact Kevin Pearce at 870-217-2205.

Pancake Day! Kiwanis Club Pancake Day will be held on Friday, March 7 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the door or from any Kiwanis Club member.

Portfest!

Mark your calendar for the 33rd Annual Portfest Festival on June 6-7 at Jacksonport State Park. For the most up-to-date information and announcements, like Portfest Festival on Facebook.

2nd Annual Polar Bear Plunge: Freezn’ For A Reason The Jackson County Learning Center will be hosting their second Polar Bear Plunge on March 8 at 11:00 a.m. on the White River at Jacksonport State Park. To find out how you can participate as an individual or team, contact Glenda Rutledge-May at 870-523-8488. All proceeds raised will benefit the Jackson County Learning Center.

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Oh Mighty Sea, master of the rock and sand, might I set my nerve to a righteous task as you roll your body to shaping the land. Oh Sister Moon, might I tide my intention and pool its worthiness across this world you reflect upon. Oh Great Earth, harborer of my children, might I expose and echo your bountiful reserves unto their minds eyes as you satiate their souls hunger. Oh Vast Existence, might I employ your gift of time and purpose my fire to thy burning vitality as I express hope to those around my stay.

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Faulkner Named ASUN Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Submitted

Arkansas State University-Newport announced the appointment of Jacqueline A. Faulkner as the college’s new vice-chancellor for Student Affairs. Faulkner comes to ASU-Newport from Kentucky State University, where she served as the assistant vice president for Retention Management and Advising Services. She began her duties as vice chancellor for Student Affairs February 3, 2014.

Prior to her time at Kentucky State University, Faulkner spent four years as the director for the Center for Academic Retention and Enrichment Services at the University of Memphis. In all, she spent 11 years at the University of Memphis in various capacities, including serving as director of TRIO – Student Support Services. She began her career in higher education in 1995 as an admissions assistant at Jackson State University before accepting a position as a graduate research assistant at UM in 1998. She also spent two years as the director of Student Housing at LeMoyne-Owen College in Memphis Faulkner earned her Bachelor of Arts in English, with a minor in Education from Jackson State University, and her Master of Science in Leadership and Policy Studies, with concentration in Higher and Adult Education from the University of Memphis. She recently completed coursework for her Doctorate of Education in Higher Education, with concentration in Higher and Adult Education from the University of Memphis.

Faulkner is also the recipient of many awards, has been invited to present at numerous seminars and conferences and is a member of numerous professional associations and committees.

“I am very excited to be joining the Arkansas State University-Newport family,” said Faulkner. “Student affairs administration, student retention and academic administration have all played a major role in my past five professional appointments. I look forward to using those experiences to ensure student development and success at ASU-Newport. I have a passion for working with students and I am excited about the opportunity to work with the students on all three of our campus locations.”

As Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Faulkner will provide strategic direction and work collaboratively to support service missions such as student activities, counseling, financial aid, disability services, recruitment, retention, enrollment management, orientation and student development.

She will also plan, develop, manage and administer programs and strategies for enrollment management and student affairs that support the college’s strategic plan and mission. Faulkner will work with college leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan to recruit, retain and serve ASUN’s vibrant and diverse student body.

“I am very happy to introduce Mrs. Faulkner as our new Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs,” said ASUN Chancellor Dr. Sandra Massey. “Her experiences and background make her perfectly suited for this position and we are certainly eager for her to begin. Additionally, it was apparent that her enthusiasm and attitude were contagious when she met with the various student and staff groups on all three of our campuses during the interview process.”

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