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4 • The Springs • July 2019

Summertime Adventures in Arkansas - The Natural State is open for business
The warm months have arrived, – Boutique Hotel & Restaurant. Superior

bringing with them longer days and the promise Brewery – the only brewery in the world to

of new family memories to be made. utilize thermal spring water to make their beer.

Centrally located and naturally Maurice – closed. www.nps.gov/hosp/learn/

beautiful, Arkansas is the ideal location for historyculture/bathhouse-row-today.htm

all types of families. Whether you’re drawn to Johnny Cash Boyhood Home: Fans of

the spa-like thermal baths and thrilling family American music icon Johnny Cash are invited

activities in Hot Springs, the unmatched dining to explore the 11-mile stretch of music greatness

and historical significance of Little Rock, on Hwy 67 where Cash and other artists such as

or the incredible underground caverns and Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison and Jerry Lee Lewis

endless watersports in northern Arkansas, there launched their careers. Visit Cash’s restored

is something special for everyone to explore. childhood home in Dyess, which was featured

As you begin planning your next family in his 2005 biopic “Walk the Line.” www.

adventure, keep these top destinations in mind: DyessCash.com

Blanchard Springs Caverns: Located Crater of Diamonds State Park: Located

in northern Arkansas’s Ozark National Forest, in Murfreesboro, this park is the world’s only

Blanchard Springs Caverns is a living cave diamond-producing site open to the public.

constantly growing and changing, a result Beat the summer heat at one of the beautiful Diamond Lakes - Visitors get a true one-of-a-kind experience
of flowing mountain spring water. Expect Lakes Hamilton, Ouachita, DeGray, Catherine and Greeson. — the adventure of hunting for real diamonds
beautiful views of the cave’s glistening in the park’s 37-acre field that is the eroded

formations, an underground river and the world’s largest flowstone. With a year-round surface of the world’s eighth largest diamond-bearing volcanic crater. The park also

temperature of 58o, it’s a great place to explore during hot weather season. Ranked includes campsites and walk-in tent sites with free Wi-Fi, an enclosed pavilion with

among the best cave systems in North America by USA Today and Travel Channel. heat & air, picnic sites, gift shop, trails, and the Diamond Springs Water Park, a play

www.BlanchardSprings.org pool for visitors of all ages. www.ArkansasStateParks.com

Garvan Woodland Gardens & Treehouse: Located in Hot Springs, nestled in Diamond Lakes: Combat the summer heat at one of Arkansas’s fine lakes.

the picturesque Ouachita Mountains of southwest Arkansas, the stunning botanical Some popular options include the five Diamond Lakes which are Lake Ouachita and

gardens represent Arkansas at its best. From its dynamic architectural structures to Lake Hamilton at Hot Springs, Lake Catherine near Malvern, Lake Greeson between

its whimsical botanical landscapes, the Gardens provides an unforgettable escape to a Glenwood and Murfreesboro, and DeGray Lake at Arkadelphia. www.arkansas.com/

serene paradise. Also featuring an engaging Children’s Adventure Garden including a articles/diamond-lakes-arkansas

uniquely modern treehouse designed to teach children about nature through engaging To learn more about the wide variety of adventures available in The Natural State,

and interactive exhibits. www.GarvanGardens.org check out www.Arkansas.com.

Bathhouse Row: One of the most historic attractions in Hot Springs, Bathhouse About Arkansas Tourism

Row was designated as a National Historic Landmark District in 1987. This significant Arkansas Tourism, a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism,

destination is composed of eight individual bathhouses offering visitors relaxing strives to expand the economic impact of travel and tourism in the state and enhance

amenities ranging from traditional and modern spa services to a remodeled brewery the quality of life for all Arkansans. The division manages 14 Arkansas Welcome

and distillery. Visit: Lamar – Hot Springs National Park Resources Management. Centers and employs more than 60 staff members across The Natural State. For

Buckstaff Bathhouse – Bathhouse. Ozark – National Park Cultural Center. Quapaw more information, visit www.arkansas.com.To learn more about the wide variety of

Bathhouse – Bathhouse. Fordyce – National Park Visitor Center & Museum. Hale adventures available in The Natural State, check out www.Arkansas.com.

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About the Cover...
“Sunflowers #1” by Carole Beam

In celebration of all the bloomin’

happening everywhere this summer, we are

pleased to devote our July cover to artist

Carole Beam’s floral painting “Sunflowers

#1.”

Carol shares with us… “This

painting was influenced by my early

childhood. My maternal grandmother, Mrs.

Alma Harris Tillery, had a beautiful flower

garden… my earliest floral memories are

Iris, bachelor buttons and peonies, etc.

Another influence was when I studied art

history in college. Beautiful colors of the

great Impressionist Artist. This painting

reflects both of these influences.”

Our deepest appreciation goes out

to Carol for sharing her beautiful piece. Her “Sunflowers #1” by Carole Beam.
work can be seen at American Art Gallery at

724 Central Avenue, in downtown Hot Springs. And thanks to Richard Stephens for

his artistic cover design. Until next month…

Bikers Can Howl at the
Full Moon July 16th

Wanna howl at the moon with the Northwoods crew? Shred Valkyrie and
Blue Jay by the light of the full moon? Well, turns out, there are 6 chances left to
join the moon riders on a monthly FULL MOON GROUP RIDE in the Northwoods.

The ride will be a no drop beginner to intermediate group ride. The route
will depend on the skill level of the participants. Riders will spend about an hour
on the trails. They will meet at the trailhead at 6:00 and begin the ride by 6:30,
returning after dark to the trailhead.

All riders must have a mountain bike in working order,
helmet, front light, back-up light source, and water to hydrate.
After the ride, participants will continue the fun with a little grillin’ and some tunes.
Bring a chair! Don’t miss the fun... “Come shred with us by the light of the moon!”
Sponsored by: Superior Bathhouse Brewery, Spa City Cycling, Parkside Cycle,
Rave Grafix and Visit Hot Springs.

Who: All mountain bikers/All skill levels
What: Full Moon Rides
Where: Northwoods, Waterworks Trailhead
When: 6:30 p.m.
How much: FREE
Why: Full moons are awesome and mountain bikes are too.
*Contingent on weather, Follow Northwoods Trails - Hot Springs Trail Conditions
group for weather updates leading up to each event. Full Schedule of Series
includes (based on Farmer’s Almanac):
Jul 16 - Full Buck Moon
Aug 15 - Full Sturgeon Moon
Sep 14 - Full Harvest Moon
Oct 13 - Full Hunter’s Moon
Nov 12 - Full Beaver Moon
Dec 12 - Full Cold Moon

6 • The Springs • July 2019 Now Hear This
By David Rose
“The Legacy of Apollo 11” Comes

to GC Library in July As of late, my boys have been insisting that I

get my hearing checked. They have also indicated that

By Paul Kagebein having my head examined might not be a bad idea either.

The Garland County Library I went up to the VA hospital, which is both

invites its adult patrons to escape the my sole health care provider and a constant source

heat and attend a plethora of promising of amusement. A charming audio tech fitted me with

programs in July. head phones and put me through the jumps. When it

On July 20th, 1969, the United was over she read the report.

States’ Apollo 11 landed the first crewed For starters, the tests revealed that I have

mission on the Moon. This year is the significant hearing loss in the high/shrill range. The

50th anniversary of that historical event, David Rose tech assured me that condition was common for older

and on Saturday, July 20th, at 2pm, the men and was easily corrected. I explained to her that there was not a whole lot going

library is partnering with the Arkansas on out there in the high/shrill range that I felt I was missing out on. I’d just stand

Sky Observatory to present “The Legacy pat on that one.

of Apollo 11” in the library’s auditorium. She also explained that my test revealed an “inter-aural time difference.”

Spaceflight historian Stephen Mills will In other words, there was a delay between my ears and my brain stem.

talk about the achievements and struggles I assured her she wasn’t the first woman who observed that phenomenon.

of NASA and the astronauts. There will Several X-wives and X-girlfriends had reported delays of hours, days and even

also be authentic NASA memorabilia months. Some important things – important to them at any rate – never seemed to

and more on display. Registration is sink in at all. At my age I doubted there was much to be done for the condition.

required for this high demand event. Paul Kagebein, Adult Services She sent me down to Imaging where they laid me out on a slab and cranked
Other July highlights include Programmer at GC Library.
me into the core of huge, sheet metal Spudnut (those not familiar with south
Record Show and Tell, our next Adult
Arkansas may have to google that one.) Some people experience distress while in

Table Tennis Tournament on Saturday, July 6th, and free ice cream for the whole the Spudnut, but I was enveloped by a feelings of peace, tranquility and, dare I say

family while supplies last during National Ice Cream Day’s Sundae Sunday on it, finality. It put me in mind of what Mr. Spock must have felt like at his funeral.

Sunday, July 21st. The next week I got a call from the same helpful tech. To quote Dizzy

Last but not least, the Summer Reading Program continues for adults Dean, “The X-rays of my head showed nothing.” I told my boys that, as far as I was

until July 31st. Every book you read, or audiobook you listen to, gives you one entry concerned, all bases had been covered.

into the library’s prize drawing – which includes Kindle Fire HDs, gift cards to local As an artist, David Rose won both the Arkansas Governor’s Award and the

businesses, a telescope, and more! You can either submit your entries at the library, or Delta Award. His works are in the collections of Tim Robbins, Bruce Springsteen, &

go online and use the link in the event description on the website. Susan Sarandon. As a writer he flunked every English class he ever sat in. Born in

Visit the library online at www.gclibrary.com or call the library at 501-623- Woodstock, NY, he is very much a product of the 1960s and never really managed to

4161 or 501-922-4483 for information about special events, library collections, or escape that fabled decade. Visit Rose at www.amazon.com/David-Malcolm-Rose/e/

library services. The library is located at 1427 Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs.   B019GBJI9C/ and on Facebook.

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Blues Festival Coming
Up August 31st

Saturday, August 31st marks

the date the for the 23rd Hot Springs

Blues Festival at Hill Wheatley Plaza,

in historic downtown Hot Springs.

The festival, presented by the Spa City

Blues Society (SCBS), will again focus

on “getting back to their roots” by

featuring talent from Arkansas.

Festival gates open at noon

with the first performance beginning at

1:00 pm. The lineup is:

1:00pm - Mike Tripp

1:50pm - Spa City Youngbloods

3:10pm - Greg “Big Papa” Binns

4:00pm - Ben “Swamp Donkey” Brenner The Steve Hester Band is
5:00pm - Charlotte Taylor and Gypsy Rain the headliner for the
6:30pm - Grant Garland Band 23rd Blues Festival
8:15pm - Steve Hester Band

The Steve Hester Band, the festival headliner, is a powerhouse group that

skillfully blends blues and southern rock into a show that will certainly get you off

your feet and into the feeling. Don’t be surprised if you see a crowd of audience

members in front of the stage holding Bic lighters in the air.

New and renewing members of SCBS get FREE passes to the Hot Springs

Blues Festival, FREE member t-shirts, and a discounted price on festival t-shirts

when joining or renewing your membership today. Place your order now, at www.

spacityblues.ticketleap.com.

Also, as a fundraising event, SCBS will have a live auction for two custom

guitars from local builders at the Festival. Proceeds will help to support the Blues

in the Schools program and the Spa City Youngbloods.

This is a family friendly, rain or shine event, so bring lawn chairs and

umbrellas. Food and beverages available on site. No outside food or drinks, please.

Visit Facebook: HSBluesFestival for frequent updates and other information.

Founded in 1997, Spa City Blues Society (SCBS) is a registered 501(c)

(3), non-profit corporation. The mission of Spa City Blues Society is to promote and

perpetuate the American art form known as blues music.

Garvan Presents Workshop on
Interior, Garden

and Landscape Design

On Saturday, July 13, two esteemed professors from the Fay Jones School
of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas will present a half-day
workshop entitled “Inside-Outside: Design Connections from Interior Residential
Spaces to Gardens and Landscapes” at Garvan Woodland Gardens. The workshop
will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Magnolia Room.

This workshop will provide examples and frameworks for creating
cohesive design from the interior of your home to your garden and landscape. It will
celebrate holistic indoor/outdoor living through color, texture, pattern, composition,
form, style, and structure.

Carl Matthews, head of the Interior Design Department at the Fay Jones
School, and Scott Biehle, instructor of Landscape Architecture will share precedents
of various indoor/outdoor designs. Examples will include a classic 1930s farmhouse,
a mid-century modern masterpiece, and a contemporary Ozark mountain home. The
workshop will include a presentation but will mostly be hands-on design exercises.
All materials are provided.

Matthews joined the Fay Jones School in fall 2012 as a professor and
coordinator of the interior design program. The program officially became a
department in July 2013. As department head, Matthews guides the department’s
five experienced faculty members and more than 150 students.

Biehle is a teaching assistant professor in the Department of Landscape
Architecture. His teaching load includes courses in landscape construction, plants,
and planting design. He continues to practice in the northwest Arkansas area. Prior
to moving to Arkansas, Scott practiced with Ten Eyck landscape architects and was
a solo practitioner in Austin, Texas.

The cost is $45 for Garvan Woodland Gardens members and $65 for non-
members. Advance registration is required. Participants may register by calling
800-366-4664 or online at www.garvangardens.org/purchase_tickets/default.aspx.

8 • The Springs • July 2019 Escape c Bathe c Splurge
Stay c Learn c Enjoy
Eat c Hike c Walk c Play
Shop c Tour c Drink

100 Block Central Ave Bathhouse Row Winery Gangster Museum of America MTN VALLEY WATER
Showcases native AR wine selections Guided tour exposes the underground
Fat Jack’s Oyster & Sports Bar Tastings daily world of Central Avenue 801 Spencer’s Corner
Great food, music. Pets OK on patio Historic District Antiques
Kollective Coffee & Tea Snazzies, Inc. Estate jewelry, lighting, glass, & furniture Brian G Wilson Photography
Organic & local for breakfast & lunch Young, contemporary, funky boutique Petals, Purses, Etc. Portraits & weddings
The Colonial Pancake & Waffle House Exclusive handbags, women’s & Next Generation Tye-Dyes & Apparel
Breakfast & brunch. As seen in The Bath Factory children’s clothing & gifts Cotton clothes & beddingn
Southern Living! Handcrafted soaps & indulgences for State & Pride Provisions Co. Picante’s Mexican Grill
Rings ‘n’ Things bath & body Blushed Beauty Boutique One-of-a-kind store. Goods, gifts, Authentic Mexican dishes
Fun fashion jewel Gifts, makeup & makeup services apparel that reflect Arkansas culture Brick House Grill
Freedom United Salon Steaks, burgers, salads and much more
HIghly trained staff. Progressive work. Beef Jerky Outlet Toy Chest 600 Block Central Ave Steinhaus Keller
Wall to wall jerky. Popcorn, sauces. Timeless & specialty toys, books, German restaurant & biergarten
LITTLE JEWEL BOX Angel’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Outdoor seating
Arlington Hotel science kits, and more Italian specialties for lunch and dinner Mirror Mirror Salon
The Villa Boutique Artists’ Workshop Gallery Beauty cosmetics & personal care
Apparel, bath & body, linens, jewelry, Historic hotel, largest hotel in AR-500 It’s All About Rocks Cooperative gallery with 30 local artists Gary Morris Interiors
and accessories rooms/suites Rocks & unique merchandise All Things Arkansas Unique décor, lamps and gifts
Metaphysical Connection Products made in AR & relating to AR Stephano Brothers Jewelry
Shop, Reiki, massage & Tarot readings Mamoos Paradice Cream EVILO Oils & Vinegars US Post Office Vintagte & one-of-a-kind jewelry
Colonial Candy Corner Only Homemade ice cream in Delectable oils & vinegars, tastings daily Crystal Springs Gallery Dapper & Debonaire
Retro & nostalgic candy, ice cream Downtown. Gluten-free pastries. Minerals, fossils, fine jewelry by local Grooming goods for the modern male.
The Little Jewel Box & international artisans Veteran owned
Boutique for antiques, estate and Convenience Store Granny’s Kitchen The Galaxy Connection A Narrow Escape
designer jewelry Plum Pretty Boutique Southern breakfast, lunch and dinner Star Wars museum & gift store Brain-teaser escape room. Ages 8 & up
Kringles in the Park Latest fashions for women of all ages Large vintage Star Wars toy collection Subway
Christmas, seasonal, collectible & gifts Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium Hot Springs Visitor Center Submarine sandwich shop
Faith & Flair Boutique Journey through the Seven Magic Handcrafted locally-soap & bath luxuries Tourist information center
Women’s boutique clothing Worlds of this museum 900 Block Central Ave
The Springs Hotel & Spa Bathhouse Row 700 Block Central Ave
Casual hotel and spa with 139 rooms In The Raw Test Kitchen & Juice Bar
Beverly’s Casual Shop/You-nique 4D Adventure Superior Bathhouse Brewery Maxine’s Live Gourmet raw foods & plant-based
Boutique The amazing 4D simulation will leave Thermal springs brewery, restaurant Live music, food, craft beer & drinks restaurant.
Classy and fabulous boutique! you enthralled! & special event venue Hot Springs Trolley Tours
Mountain Valley Spring Company Trolley tours of Hot Springs area. 1000 Block Central Ave
Tour the Visitor Center/Museum. Full Spa City Tropical Winery & Gifts Hotel Hale Special events.
line of MV Water merchandise. 100% tropical fruit, berry & citrus wine Boutique hotel with two restaurants The Porterhouse Steak and Seafood Will’s Cinnamon Shop
Prime-only steaks and seafood cuisine Homemade, totally from scratch
200 Block Central Ave Kilwins Fordyce Bathhouse Copper Penny Pub cinnamon rolls
Since 1947, chocolates, ice cream & more Nat’l Park Visitor Center & museum Irish pub, food, beer, big screen TVs
DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop Vault 723 GRATEFUL HEAD
Locally crafted jewelry & minerals Earthbound Trading Company Quapaw Baths & Spa Timeless Vault Dining
National Park Aquarium Unique apparel, accessories & home decor Thermal pools & baths, plus luxurious Downtowner Marketplace 100 Block Exchange
Freshwater & saltwater fish, frogs, spa services Vendors in one location with
tortoises, & lizards antiques, vintage & new products Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Beer Garden
Rolando’s Restaurante 300 Block Central Ave Ozark Bathhouse Rocket Fizz Experience Deadhead-Brauhaus
Latin American fare. Full bar & patio Cultural center, open on weekends Largest selection of candy & soda Culture. Gin Joint-Live Music
GR8 Escapes Arkansas ever found in one store!
Escape room. Discover clues & solve The Buffalo Co. Buckstaff Baths American Art Gallery & Gifts F REE PARK I NG
puzzles. Ages 12 & up High quality men’s clothing and Our only remaining traditional Featuring local, regional, national and
Savory Pantry thermal bathing facility international artists 128 Exchange St Parking Deck
Gourmet gift baskets & edible essentials accessories Jack Knife Barbershop
Pancake Shop All things barbering PA I D PARK I NG
Serving breakfast exclusively. Family Tombstone Old Time Photos Lamar Bathhouse Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre
owned & operated Wild West, gangster portraits taken & Bathhouse Row Emporium Daily dinner & live theatre 2 HR Meters on Central Ave
Art by the Park
Original oil paintings and frames processed while you wait 400 Block Central Ave 800 Block Central Ave
Silver Coconut Thai-Me Spa
Collegiate, boutique baby items, & Pampering massage, skin treatments, Lauray’s Jewelers Gallery Central
high end home accents Exquisite bridal, custom designs, & Art gallery-painting, sculptures, jewelry
nail & body services. revolutionary repairs
Red Sunflower Boutique The Humidor
Argentinian Coffee & Wine Bar Women’s and girls’ clothing boutique Cigar Lounge
Argentinian delicacies, ultimate Legacy Fine Art Gallery
Artwork by local & internationally
Buenos Aires bar experience! known artists
Maxwell Blade’s Malco Theatre of Magic
BUBBALU’S BURGERS&DOGS The Mountain’s Edge Magic & comedy for the whole family
Arkansas’ largest retail knife store Justus Fine Art Gallery
Fine art gallery features established &
Bubbalu’s Bodacious Burgers emerging artists
Burgers, hot dogs & ice cream Deluca’s Pizzeria Napoletana
Authentic NY brick oven pizza
Stella Mae’s…Out of the Ordinary Core Public House
Retro inspired clothing for rockabilly beer, wine, and spirits
hellcats & pinup dolls

Chez Julie’ Boutique
Perfect blend of home, fashion &
personal accessories

Ginger’s Popcorn
The best darn popcorn in the South!

Oxy-Zen All Things Natural
Oxygen bar to restore, relax & revive! Bring home the wonder & beauty of nature

Hot Springs Hat Co. National Park Duck Tours
Hats for men and women Land & water tours on Lake Hamilton

Spa Souvenirs & Gifts The Glitzy Girls by Bear Necessities
Almost all items are unique & locally Upscale women’s boutique/
accessories, on-site handmade jewelry
made or designed
Renee’s
The Ohio Club Women’s apparel, jewelry & home décor

Since 1905, the oldest bar in Arkansas 500 Block Central Ave

Great food & live music

The Avenue
Upscale restaurant and bar located in Fat Bottomed Girl’s Cupcake Shoppe
As seen on CUPCAKE WARS!
The Waters Hotel

The Waters Hotel Pour Some Sugar on Me Sweet Shoppe
Historic, boutique hotel, 62 rooms Candy & delectable delights.

The Springs • July 2019 • 9

Gateway Community &
Friends Honor

Arkansas Treasure

The Gateway

Community Association

(GCA) and the Friends of

John Puckett are proud to

sponsor the Tribute to John

C. Puckett: “The Measure

of the Man” featuring the

G-Music from the Art

Porter Music Education’s

Minors in Music Program. 

Enjoy a night out

to honor the contributions

of Arkansas Treasure, John G-Music will perform a tribute
C. Puckett, with music to John C. Puckett July 12th.
performances by G-Music

Band and other friends. Please join the GCA and Friends, Friday, July 12, 5:30 PM

– 7:00 PM for Tribute to John C. Puckett: “The Measure of the Man,” which will

explore John’s life, work and his enormous contribution to Hot Springs community

and Arkansas.

John was a member of Visitors Chapel AME Church where he served

as the Minister of Music for many years. After college, Puckett recorded an LP

album, “Meet John Puckett and His Piano” on the King Label.

John later played 23 years at The Arlington Hotel, The Black Orchid

Lounge, and backed up shows at The Vapors in Hot Springs, during its peak. He

was the elder of several fine players appearing at the Black Orchid Lounge, which

also featured the late pianists Art Porter, Sr. and Charles Thomas. He was a retired

educator in the Hot Springs School District and was inducted in Arkansas Jazz Hall

of Fame in 2006.

Come enjoy the music and honor a legend. Doors open at 5:00 PM –

Tickets: $35 for adults; children 18 years and under $5, at the Historic Arlington

Hotel & Spa- Crystal Ballroom, 239 Central Avenue. All members of the Langston

Jr. & Sr. High School Reunion, which will be in town, are welcome. Proceeds will

support the operation of the GCA neighborhood revitalization efforts.

The night will begin with featured G-Music Band, which is a natural

progression for members D’Shawn Lamkin, bassist; Keith Bates, drummer; and

Lexington Porter, violinist (grandson of Art Porter, Sr.) who are all former students

in the Art Porter Music Education’s Minors in Music Program. Terence Lankford,

keyboardist, served as a Mentor in Music to the students. Guests will also hear from

Puckett’s beloved community, friends, colleagues and fellow musicians with video

testimonies and special presentations.

For more information, please contact Jean Lacefield at 501-623-2659 or

email [email protected].

4th Fireworks About Town

@ Spa Blast 2019 |Oaklawn Racing & Gaming, 2705 Central | July 3
FREE ADMISSION! Spa Blast, presented by Budweiser. This is a

free, family-friendly event so please come to enjoy live music, the Kids Zone,
a petting zoo, and the best fireworks display in town and so much more! Lawn
chairs, blankets, and small umbrellas are permitted. Coolers, hoverboards,
drones and tents are prohibited. Info: [email protected] or 501-623-4411
ex. 497.

@ Mountain Harbor Resort, 994 Mtn Harbor Rd, | July 4–8:30am-9:30pm
The festivities start at 8:30 am with the Fourth of July Four Wheeler

Parade (and jeeps, and horses, and golf carts and UTV's.) A flag raising ceremony
with kids, dogs and group singing, at 9 am, at 9:30 am the parade rolls through
Harbor South and heads to the Lodge. At 9:30 pm, fireworks display. Info:
mountainharborresort.com or 870-867-2191.

@ Independence Day Fireworks Show | July 4 Dusk
Lake Hamilton Highway 7 South Bridge
The fireworks will be shot from the middle of Lake Hamilton from

barges located on the east side of Highway 7 at the first Highway 7 bridge
opposite the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. The fireworks will be synched with
music again this year on radio station 97.5 FM US97. Info: 501-321-2277.

10 • The Springs • July 2019

New AWG members, left to right: Frank Goff, Tony Tabone, Caren Garner, Rita
Turner and Nate Whiteside.

Artists’ Workshop
Celebrates New Members

The Artists’ Workshop Gallery (AWG) welcomes five new members to its
roles and one honorary member.

Caren Garner joins the gallery with 40 years’ experience in experimental
and non-objective work in watercolor and acrylic wildlife, as well as florals and
landscapes.

Tony Tabone enjoys various mediums, but his true love is Scratchboard,
turning this once playful medium into a work that can only be described as
“awesome.”

The newest glimmer in the gallery is Nathan Whitehouse. Beginning in
stained glass and inspired by the patterns in nature, Nate’s current interest is fused
glass, showing his intricate 3-D basket shapes, chimes and clocks.

A longtime painter, Rita Turner’s primary medium is oil, with a particular
passion for painting people in both portraits and scenes, she also enjoys still life and
plein air painting.

Frank Goff was June’s Featured Artist. His work includes a variety of
subjects in paintings, sculpture and prints, both naturalistic and abstract.

Jim Reimer, board president of AWG, is proud to announce that John
Keller has been named an Honorary Member. Keller began painting as a hobby, and
gained skill and experience through numerous workshops in oils, watercolors and
acrylics. He joined in AWG in 1998 and served as treasurer for 15 years. Reimer
noted: “I have known John for many years. His dedication to all he endeavors is
unmatched – his wise counsel, business acumen, and his exceptional paintings have
made a distinctive mark.”

Other honorary members include Vernon Davis and Florene Goolsby; and
In Memoriam, Beth Boone and Nan Merchant

For more information, visit www.artistsworkshopgallery.com, and click
the Artists link, or call 501-623-6401 for membership information.

South Hot Springs Lions Club
Gun & Knife Show

The Hot Springs Lions Club Gun Show will be held Saturday and Sunday,
Jul 27-28. This show is held at Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention
Blvd., and hosted by South Hot Springs Lions Club.

All federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed.
The Semi-Annual Gun and Knife Show is held consecutively since 1985 on the last
weekend of January and third weekend of July, and is sponsored by the South Hot
Springs Lions Club.

Buy - Sell - Trade – Browse:
Antique and Modern fire arms of all kinds. Ammunition,
Knives, Swords, and Accessories. Scopes, Binoculars, Clips, Grips
and Leather Goods. Supplies and a selection of Informative Literature.
Proceeds used for Sight Conservation and Local Charities. General Admission: $10
for two days. Children 11 and under free with adult. Free Parking.
Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
For more information, please call 501-767-2855 or visit www.
hslionsgunshow.com.

The Springs • July 2019 • 11

Magic Springs Concert
Series Presents
“Muddfest 2019”

Magic Springs Theme

& Water Park announces their

scheduled dates in its 2019 Summer

Concert Series. It's going to be an

exciting summer concert series

at the Timberwood Amphitheater

throughout the summer.

With genres ranging from

classic rock, country, Christian to

contemporary, park visitors are sure to

find music to their liking this summer

at Magic Springs.

Get ready for a day of

alternative ROCK featuring Puddle of

Mudd, Saliva, Trapt, Saving Abel and For 2019 Concert Series schedule,
Tantric at Magic Springs Timberwood visit www.magicsprings.com/concerts.
Amphitheater, Saturday, July 6.

Venue gates open at 4:00 p.m. with the acts starting at 5:00 p.m. performing

festival style with Puddle of Mudd closing out the day at 8:00 p.m. Concert is FREE

with park admission or Season Pass. 

Bring your blankets, chairs, and enjoy the show!

RESERVED SEATING AVAILABLE

For more information, visit www.magicsprings.com or call 501-624-0100.

1701 E. Grand Avenue, Hot Springs.

Grady Nichols band to perform for Lupus fundraiser.

Lupus Foundation
Fundraiser August 10

The Lupus Fdtn. of Arkansas, Inc. is bringing Grady Nichols and his
band back to Hot Springs on Saturday, August 10, at The Hotel Hot Springs,
305 Malvern Avenue.

Treat yourself to a fun filled weekend. There will be dancing and a cash
bar. Enjoy time with family and friends and make new friends. Lupus patients,
please, invite others to this lupus fundraiser.

Don’t miss this great band. Grady and his band have traveled to Hot
Springs for the cause of lupus for many years and they always enjoy, appreciate,
and love the hospitality received by the community of Hot Springs.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The event starts at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are
$35 in advance or $40 at the door. To purchase now visit www.lupus-arkansas.
com; call 501-525-9380; email [email protected].

Tickets can also be picked up at 3907 Central Avenue, Suite L, from 9
a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Hotel reservations are discounted by calling
877-623-6697. Be sure to state you are there for the Grady Nichols jazz concert.

12 • The Springs • June 2019 JULY Art Matters
It’s a Hot Time in the Summer in Hot Springs!!! However, rain, snow, sleet, hail,
and sweltering HEAT are no barriers to Hot Springs’ loyal and dedicated art patrons. Join
the celebration of art as you stroll Gallery Walk, Friday, July 5th from 5-9 p.m.

In its 29th year, our galleries will celebrate in typical style. Visitors to the historic
downtown district will “meet and greet” artists, and enjoy entertainment, refreshments, a
huge selection of paintings, sculptures, pottery, jewelry, and much more! New artists and
exhibits each month.

AMERICAN ART GALLERY GAL
724 Central • 501-624-0550 800 C
Featuring the art of Carole Beam Galle
in July. Wall art by Jimmy Leach, Open
Margaret Kipp, Patricia Bailey, and many
Bill Sorrells. New work by Valerie Enjo
Hanks-Goetz - pine needle baskets, over
horsetail hair pottery and trays.
New work by Patricia Bailey - jewelry and art work. Virgil JUST
Barksdale wall art and wood turnings. Southwest jewelry 827A
with Ernie Boliu here to talk on design and stones. Thomas Justu
Kinkade art work in Gallery II. Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm. The
work
ARTISTS’ WORKSHOP Cope
GALLERY Horn
610A Central • 501-623-6401 Peter
ArtistsWorkshopGallery.com Sell, Gene Sparling, Kathe
July’s Featured Artists are Jim and others. The show will o
Reimer and Tom Seaman. Reimer 5-9 p.m. on Friday, July 5, G
enjoys painting a variety of display July 5-30.
subjects including landscapes, still Figurative paintings
life, portraits, sport scenes, seascapes and animals, working Emily Wood will be include
in pastels, acrylics and watercolors. His earlier paintings are a selection of abstract paintin
landscapes and scenes of the wine country. In 2000, he moved Copeland, Sammy Peters, an
to Arkansas, where he was inspired by the natural beauty. paintings by Matthew Hasty
Seaman’s art reflects the diversity of his experience, from featured. Wood sculpture by
the south side of Chicago to the psychological laboratory will also be showcased, as w
to the corporate setting. His exhibit features varied subjects by Gene Sparling and steel w
from bustling Chicago cityscapes to captivating underwater Owned by artist Dol
Arkansas fish scenes. His lifelong love of art was inspired a wide range of original art in
by his father, who studied and exhibited at the prestigious ceramics, photography, and
Art Institute of Chicago. July’s Featured Miniatures are by 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Wed-Sat an
June Lamoureux & Patti Trippel. Mon-Sat, 10-5; Sun, 12-5.
LAN
C4K STUDIO/CUTWELL 4 HSU
KIDS 201 M
247 Silver St • 214-497-3715 LATI
[email protected] the r
Book release and signing party of th
during Gallery Walk, July 5th, stunn
5pm-8pm. Pick up your order or are d
purchase during the event. Gary but all carry the common tie
Simmons & Anthony Tidwell will be there to sign your heritage. The artists are i
copies. C4K is a community nonprofit that provides a safe of immigrants from Latino
and encouraging space for area youth to express themselves organized by Will Hogg (T
creatively through art. With free summer art programs and Donna Dunnahoe (Landmark
year round studio space, C4K provides an alternative to appointment Sat & Sun.
negative activities and reckless behaviors by promoting
and supporting self-awareness and helping grow every
child’s uniqueness and individuality in the form of artistic
expression. Open for Gallery Walk the first Friday of every
month. Call for studio hours. 

CRYSTAL SPRINGS GALLERY PALM
620 Central #1C • 501-623-2323 800B
CrystalSpringsMining.com 501-6
Expect the unusual! Featuring Lind
an amazing collection of gems, Featu
minerals, crystals, & distinctive of A
gifts from AR and the world. archi
Choose from stunning pieces of book
jewelry designed by local and international artists. Find Arkansas, An Artist’s Journe
unique art created by AR artists. Children receive free AR 5-8pm; daily by appointme
crystals. Mon -Sat 10 am-6 pm. studio. Call for appt.

Gallery Walk #359 The Springs • July 2019 • 13

Look for our Downtown and Uptown Street Guides (in this issue) as handy
guides to our lovely historic downtown and uptown Hot Springs. While strolling the
avenue, take time to enjoy the art, the shopping, and the delicious and varied dining
choices.

Many new businesses have opened in downtown in the past couple of years.
Explore them all to find your favorites. Perhaps you’ll find your next art investment or
gift! Wishing you a safe and enjoyable Arkansas summer!

LLERY CENTRAL RILEY ART GLASS STUDIO
Central • 501-318-4278 710 Grand Ave • 501-318-6193
eryCentralFineArt.com RileyArtGlass.com
n for Gallery Walk, with The public can watch the Riley
y artists in attendance. brothers create their art glass
oy beautiful art, representing (check glassblowing schedule on
35 artists. website or FB.) While they work,
the brothers answer questions,
TUS FINE ART GALLERY explaining the process and history of glassblowing. Free
A Central • 501-321-2335 Demos 9am-1pm. Open Tue-Sat, 9am-4pm.
usFineArt.com
TRI-LAKES ORNAMENTAL
July exhibit will feature IRON & DESIGN GALLERY
k by Dustyn Bork, Donnie 1304 Central Avenue
eland, Robert Fogel, Robyn 501-701-8036
n, Dolores Justus, Sammy TriLakesIron.com
rs, Tony Saladino, Sandra Open July 5th Gallery Walk
erine Strause, Emily Wood, 5-7pm. Painting, sculpture and
open with a reception from pottery by Laura Blue Waters.
Gallery Walk and will be on Plus, hand-forged, custom iron design for the home and
garden. Iron furniture, chandeliers, tiered fountains,
s by Katherine Strause and benches, beds. Turn on Maurice Street for entrance and
ed in the exhibit, along with easy parking behind the building. Coming in August –
ngs by Dustyn Bork, Donnie Retrospective of Architect Robert Frager. M-F 10-4. Sat
nd Tony Saladino. Additional 10-2. And by appointment.
y and Dolores Justus will be
Robyn Horn and Sandra Sell WHITTINGTON GALLERY
well as wood-turned vessels 307 Whittington Avenue
work by Robert Fogel. 501-607-0214
lores Justus, the gallery offers Great Gallery Walk in July! The
ncluding sculpture, paintings, Tone chasers will be playing
more by recognized artists. music. 50 great artists exhibiting
nd by appointment. their work.
One lucky person will win
NDMARK BUILDING a lovely painting by Anita Bogard in the give-away
U Hot Springs Campus drawing. Lots of free food, beverages and fun. Easy
Market St • 501-545-0534 parking. Come in and register to win the drawing. Tues-
INOS UNIDOS showcases Sat 10am to 4pm.

rich and beautiful history GALLERY RELATED
he Latino culture through
ning visual art. The works FOREST PATH GALLERY
diverse in style and subject, 107 Stillmeadow Ln
e of the beauty of the Latino 501-617-0594
immigrants or descendants GeneSparling.com
o countries. The show was Located in a beautiful setting,
The Latino Art Project) and on a private nature preserve near
k Gallery). Mon-Fri, 9-4. By Hot Springs, it’s the showcase
for the wood sculpture, bowls &
MER STUDIO/GALLERY furniture made by Gene Sparling, and adjoins his home/
B Central-Upstairs studio. Demos and shop tours may also be available.
620-3063
daWilliamsPalmer.com FOX PASS POTTERY
uring: The Champion Trees 379 Fox Pass Cutoff
Arkansas original drawings, 501-623-9906
ival prints, and Palmer’s FoxPassPottery.com
k: “The Champion Trees of Handmade Stoneware by Jim
and Barbara Larkin. Beautiful
ey.” Open for Gallery Walk wood fired pottery. Take a Tour
ent; or when artist is in the on Google Maps. 10am-5pm.
Tuesday-Saturday or by appointment.

14 • The Springs • July 2019 Escape c Bathe c Splurge
Stay c Learn c Enjoy
Eat c Hike c Walk c Play
Shop c Tour c Drink

100 Block Park Ave 500 Block Park Ave 800 Block Park Ave 1000 Block Park Ave

Majestic Lawn North Star Liquor/Big A’s Liquor David F. Watkins Memorial Park Red Light Roastery Coffee House
Historic landmark Wine, beer & spirits Community Park under construction. Small batch, craft coffee roastery
Phase 1. Come watch it develop.
200 Block Park Ave Park Avenue Hair 700 Block Park Ave Larkmartin Soaps
Precision cuts by appointment 1884 Wildwood Bed & Breakfast Handmade soaps and lotions
Tootsies Bailey’s Dairy Treat Uptown Barber Shop Bed and breakfast
Petsitting, DIY dog bath & unique One of three drive-ins in town Taquira Jamiez 1010 Liquor
dog gifts Mexican Food Parkway Court Wine, beer & spirits
The Arrangement Daily, weekly, monthly
Florist RED LIGHT ROASTERY
Bower Motel
400 Block Park Ave Swan Song Spa TOOTSIE’S
Spa services and natural springs Epic Cabinets & Design
water fed Jacuzzi bath Red Box Countertops, cabinets & accessories
One Stop Detail Shop Movie rentals
Arkansas Tower Motel
Auto detail Bohemia Vintage Market Short-Dodson House/ Tower Spa City Cycling Sales & Service
Motel, built in 1901 Bike service & repair, parts & accessories
The Hot Springy Dingy Small grocery market & thrift store E-Z Mart
Fast stop
Unique gifts, fine jewelry from Block Park Ave The Gold Inn Budget Inn/Relax Inn
Quaint Uptown motel Lynwood Motel
600around the world, costume rentals Shell Gas Station 100 Block Arbor Street
Park Haven Community Garden Family Dollar
Red Beard’s Living Canvass Community vegetable garden Low Key Arts
Independent music and art.
Tattoos & Piercing
Tattoos & piercings
Haven United Methodist Thrift

HOT SPRINGY DINGY Store Coffeehouse 2 Blocks Join the
Bargains galore Coffee Roaster “Light Uptown

Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court 900 Block Park Ave Project”
An historic boutique motel where For details,
modern amenities and vintage 910 Park Avenue Food Court stop in at
-inspired design merge with mid- Featuring Itz Gud Fud, as well as Hot Springy
century “roadside” motor court other guest food trucks Dingy or ask
cool. the Uptown
merchants.

National Park Service Kelly & Wayne The “Real” World...
Seeks Photos for Contest Team” Thomason School’s Out for the Summer!!!  That means a
Hot Springs Realty lot of people will be moving and, if you want to be in a
The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking amazing photos from amateur new home by the start of school, now is the time.
photographers that highlight the best of America’s federal public lands and will choose
the official photo that will be featured on the America the Beautiful Federal Recreation The real estate market is HOT. If homes are
Lands Pass for 2021. More than $30,000 in cash and other great prizes will be provided priced right and well cared for, they should sell. We
by Historic Hotels of America ®, Celestron, Hydro Flask and Osprey Packs! have a shortage of homes for sale and many people
looking to buy. Now is the time for a decision.
Photos will be selected in the following categories:
Adventure & Outdoor Recreation If you’re looking to buy or sell - Uptown,
Share photos of your favorite activities and adventures on federal lands across Downtown, City, Lake or Land, Team Thomason
the country – camping, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, kayaking, skiing, climbing, would like to help.
riding, etc.
Family, Friends & Fun: Friends, Family and Fun encourages friends and families
to explore America’s natural landscapes, vibrant culture and rich history.
Historical & Cultural: Inspire with images depicting historical and cultural
locations – from national historical sites and monuments to cultural celebrations on
federal lands.
Scenic, Seasons & Landscapes: Capture scenic vistas and sweeping landscapes
- fall foliage, forests, winter wonderlands, flowers, mountains, deserts, canyons, lakes,
seashores, rivers and more.
Urban Playgrounds: Some of our most exciting sites are in, or just a stone’s throw
from, America’s biggest cities, providing unique opportunities for urban residents (and
visitors) to experience the natural, historical, and cultural heritage of our federal lands.
Wildlife: Take a walk on the wild side with photos of wildlife on federal lands –
mammals, birds, insects and reptiles. Keep your distance and stay safe!

Photos will be judged on the following criteria:
~originality
~artistic composition
~technical quality
~photographic technique
~whether the photo showcases the best ofAmerica’s recreational opportunities.
Photographs must be taken between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2019
and contest entries are accepted from May 30, 2019 to December 31, 2019. Winners
will be announced Spring 2020.
Submit photos at www.sharetheexperience.org. Only submit photos you
yourself have taken. Photos must be submitted in JPEG format. Please try to ensure
submitted photos are 2MB or larger with high resolution (300 DPI) as the winning
photos must work in print. Photos less than 2MB will be accepted but will not be
eligible to win prizes.
For the complete list of rules visit www.sharetheexperience.org/rules. For
information about prizes in all categories, visit www.sharetheexperience.org/prizes.

The Springs • July 2019 • 15

Master Gardeners:
Avoid Planting These

Invasive Plants

By Sharon Dent
BRADFORD PEAR—This type of tree was very popular in the 1960s. It

grows too big for our yards. Routinely they grow to 50 feet high and 40 feet wide. It
is a weak tree and the branches split and break in storms. The flowers are beautiful,
but their odor is not. Its roots move up to the surface of the ground which makes it
hard to mow grass under it.

LEYLAND CYPRESS—It reaches 70 feet tall. Thousands have been
planted on the corners of houses over the past 50 years. They are pushing off
roofs because they are too close. It also gets fatal fungus, seiridium canker. It is a
progressive death, usually from the top down. Our late summer droughts speed up
the movement of the disease.

PRIVET—Privet is also called Ligustrum. It is covered with a white
bloom in spring. Theses flowers become berries. These berries become new plants.
They grow where you do not want them. The only good thing I can think about
them is that birds love the berries.

MIMOSA (SILK TREE)—This is a really beautiful under-story tree. If
you have one, you have 50. They are hard to kill out.

RED TIP PHOTINIA---The shiny red leaves and white flowers are
pretty. They are very susceptible to the disfiguring disease leaf spot, though. It is
specifically Entomosporium leaf spot. This makes it not so pretty.

Sharon Dent, a Garland County Master Gardener, volunteers with GC Master
Gardeners of the UofA Div. of Agriculture, Cooperative Ext. Service. Master Gardeners pool
skills and resources to improve home horticulture, stimulate interest in plants and gardening,
and encourage beautification. For more info, call 501-623-6841 or email [email protected].

8th Annual Fishing Challenge

More money. More fish. It's back! The eighth Annual Hot Springs Fishing
Challenge on Lakes Hamilton and Catherine in Hot Springs is going to be the
biggest ever.

Seventy-one fish have been tagged and released into the lakes by Visit Hot
Springs’ partner, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Andrew Hulsey Fish
Hatchery. Running through 5 p.m. on July 31, anyone who catches one of the tagged
fish stands to win a prize.

Clues will be given out during July about Big Al if he has not been caught
by then.

The prize fish will include this distribution: 
$15,000 ~ 1
$5,000 ~ 4
$1,000 ~ 46
$500 ~ 20
Eligibility: The contest is open to anyone with a valid Arkansas fishing
license. Employees of the Hot Springs Advertising and Promotion Commission, the
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission at the Andrew H. Hulsey Fish Hatchery, and
their immediate family members, and/or those living in the same household of each
are ineligible to win a cash prize.
How It Works: Seventy-one (71) tagged fish (total) will be released in
Lake Hamilton and Lake Catherine. The fish released will be largemouth bass,
bluegill, channel catfish, white bass, crappie, and walleye. The tags will have a
phone number and a prize number on them. If a fish is caught the angler must call
the number and present the fish with the tag attached.
For additional information, please call 501-321-2277.

16 • The Springs • July 2019

Are You a Treasure Hunter? Looky Here!

LEGEND

1. Abilities Unlimited - HSV
2. One of a Kind - HSV
3. Jackson House - Malvern
4. Jackson House - Albert Pike
5. Abilities Unlimited - HS
6. Vintage Ranch - HS
7. Cathy’s Clutter - HS

Shopping Locally can yield pirate
loot from around the world!

Explore the treasures in Hot Springs
and surrounding areas.

From resale shops to antique malls,
treasures await!

Do You Have a Comment About the Pullman Avenue Trail Connection?
Submit it by July 15th

The National Park Service is in the final stages of a planning process to allow 15, 2019. Interested parties may submit comments, identified by Regulation Identifier
bicycle use on a new trail connection between the park and property owned by the City Number (RIN) 1024-AE50, by either of the following methods:
of Hot Springs. The new .65-mile trail would provide access to an extensive network
of recreational trails in the City’s Northwoods Urban Forest Park. (1) Electronically: Go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: www.regulations.
gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
“This proposed trail connection would offer park visitors and neighbors
better access to trails and recreational opportunities in and around the park,” said (2) By hard copy: Mail or hand deliver to: Superintendent, Hot Springs
Superintendent Laura Miller. “The natural surface, multi-use trail would be designed National Park, 101 Reserve Street, Hot Springs, AR 71901.
to enhance safety as well as the visitor experience for both pedestrians and bicyclists
while protecting natural and cultural resources.” Comments will not be accepted by fax, email, or in any way other than
those specified above. All submissions received must include the words “National
This proposal is part of the Pullman Avenue Trail Connection/Environmental Park Service” or “NPS” and must include the docket number or RIN (1024-AE50)
Assessment (EA) published on February 1, 2019. The EA, which contains a full for this rulemaking. Comments may be posted without change to www.regulations.
description of the purpose and need for taking action, the alternatives considered, gov, including any personal information provided. For access to the docket to read
maps, and the environmental impacts associated with the project, is available background documents or comments received, go to www.regulations.gov.
at www.parkplanning.nps.gov/hosp. Click on “Pullman Avenue Trail Connection
Environmental Assessment” and then the link entitled “Document List.” About the National Park Service. More than 20,000 National Park
Service employees care for the 419 parks in the National Park System and work with
National Park Service requires promulgation of a special regulation to communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home
designate new trails for bicycle use off park roads and outside developed areas. recreational opportunities. Visit us at www.nps.gov, on Facebook www.facebook.com/
nationalparkservice, Twitter  www.twitter.com/natlparkservice, and YouTube  www.
Comments on the proposed rule must be received by 11:59 PM EST on July youtube.com/nationalparkservice.

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18 • The Springs • July 2019

The Springs • July 2019 • 19

Rooted

by Lacey Thacker & Sara Mitchell

By Erin Wood
Food (and writing) are often better shared. The collaboration Rooted:

Central Arkansas Table & Farm by Lacey Thacker and Sara Mitchell, released
on June 20, 2019, was kicked off by a party that evening at Dunbar Garden in
Little Rock.

Committed carnivores and veggie lovers alike will more intimately
understand and appreciate the locavore foodways of Central Arkansas as Rooted
unearths the stories of those driving the food scene in the heart of The Natural
State. Dunbar is one of the two dozen featured farms, farmers, artisanal food
producers, restaurants, and chefs featured in the book through profiles and more
than 100 images. Select others featured include Farm Girl Meats, Ratchford
Buffalo Farms, Capi Peck (Trio’s Restaurant), Wye Mountain Mushrooms, and
Anita Davis (The Bernice Garden and ESSE Museum & Store).

Lacey Thacker shares, “One of the best parts of putting this project
together was getting up close and personal with pigs and buffalo, both of which
were so wonderful they brought tears to my eyes. Who knew buffalo tongues
were so sandpaper-like! I’ve always enjoyed a good farm tour, and getting to
know ‘normal’ people and their stories is a passion of mine—everyone has
something interesting to share.”

Sara Mitchell says, “In a world where food is engineered for efficiency,
full of unknown ingredients, and packaged to entice purchase, it can be difficult
to make healthful food choices. The growers and artisans making sustainable
and health-conscious decisions to better the overall health of our community
should be celebrated.”

A 100-page, 8.5 x 11 premium color paperback with more than 100
images, illustrations, recipes, and resources, Rooted is available for $26.95 at
etaliapress.com and through local and national booksellers.

A Hot Springs native, Erin Wood is a writer, editor, and publisher in
Little Rock. She owns and runs Et Alia Press (etaliapress.com). Wood is author
of Women Make Arkansas: Conversations With 50 Creatives (April, 2019) and
editor of and a contributor to Scars: An Anthology (2015).

ATA Martial Arts
Celebrates 50th Anniversary

ATA Martial Arts, the world’s largest organization dedicated to teaching
martial arts to all ages, is gearing up for its annual Worlds Event July 8 to 14, in
downtown Little Rock. This year, as part of the golden anniversary, the theme is
aptly named “Make It Possible” after the ATA founder, Eternal Grand Master H.U.
Lee’s, life-long motto “Today Not Possible; Tomorrow Possible.”

Returning to the H.U. Lee International Gate and Garden in the heart of
downtown, this year’s traditional Masters’ Ceremony will be held Wed., July 10 at
8 p.m. This year’s ceremony is lined up to be historical with the largest group of
Masters ever including four new Grand Masters. The event is open to the public.

Following several days of seminars on business, fitness and martial arts,
Wednesday will also kick off the highly anticipated Tournament of Champions,
which will run through Friday, July 12. The Top Ten competitors in each respective
division will compete for the prestigious title of ATA World Champion. Divisions
are based on age and black belt rank.

On Friday at 7 p.m., ATA will host a 50th Anniversary Celebration at the
Robinson Center. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketmaster while available. 

Once the World Champion medals have been handed out, it’s time for
ATA to begin its new tournament season for 2019 to 2020. Saturday and Sunday
competition runs all day for all ages and belt ranks. All five days of competition
are held at the Statehouse Convention Center and are open to the public. Each
individual day is $15 or you may purchase a $25 pass for all five days. Attendees
age 5 and under are free. 

For more information about the 2019 ATA Worlds or to see the complete
schedule of events, visit ATAWorldExpo.com. Arkansas Tourism

20 • The Springs • July 2019

Burn Care for Children

How many of us grew up being told to clean our plates? Maybe now is the time to rethink First aid kits are designed to manage all types of injuries including basic cuts,
that for a healthier outcome. scrapes and burns. Keep a stocked first aid kit close by. Accidents are unexpected.

Quitting the Being prepared can reduce panic and provide the necessary aid.

“Clean Plate” Club By Alana Pierce
I ran harder than I ever had, but it was like running in wet sand. Seconds

By Alison Crane earlier, my 3-year-old son had been toddling about our backyard, obediently

How many times while you were growing up were you told to clean your plate? avoiding a burn pile leftover from the day before. As he lost balance chasing a
Were you also reminded about the starving children in Africa? Not wasting food and being ball, he careened toward the ashes, falling hands and feet first into the pile. The ashes
concerned about others are important concepts to develop, but destructive habits can form immediately billowed upwards and I saw the unmistakable orange glow, then came his
agonized howls.
when we keep eating when we are already full.
As a firefighter, seeing burns is part of the job. As a mother, however,
Habitually eating everything on our plate potentially sets us up to ignore the
signals our body sends to our brain of hunger and satiety. Ideally, we eat when we are panic set in. Frantic, I struggled to remember even the first steps of basic burn care.
hungry, but do not wait until we are overly hungry. We quit eating when we feel satisfied I bathed my son in water from the garden hose and began inspecting every inch.
Burns to his forearms, his hands, his toes. These burns, merely inconvenient to
and not overly full.
Satiety is the feeling of fullness and the lack of hunger for a period of time after a someone my age, were a true medical emergency in someone so young.
According to Johns Hopkins University, burns are the fifth-leading cause
meal. Not eating those last two or three bites on the plate after having eaten enough to feel full
might go against the grain, but it does prevent overeating and consuming unnecessary calories. of accidental death in children under the age of five, and three-quarters of those
A number of body signals and external factors work together to create a feeling of burns occur at home. Most burns come in two forms: contact with a heat source or
satiety. We can take steps to enhance our feelings of satiety to help manage how much we scalding by hot liquids. Many of these accidents occur while an adult is nearby. And,
not surprisingly, the number of boys injured by fire is double the number of girls.
eat. Here are a few tips for feeling fuller and satisfied:
As parents, we may be the first medical responders in the event of a child
~Be mindful of what you are eating.
burn. And, for preschoolers and infants especially, time between the burn and first
~Foods high in protein give the feeling of fullness more so than foods high in
aid is critical and can even be lifesaving.
fat or carbohydrates.
First, remove the child from the source of heat and relocate him/her to an
~Try to include high fiber foods with every meal.
area where cold water can flow over the affected areas.
~Thoroughly chew your food.
Secondly, if the burns appear minor, cover them with dry, sterile dressing.
~Avoid alcohol and other “liquid calorie” drinks.
However, if blistering occurs on the face, eyes, hands, feet or groins of
~Quit the “Clean Plate” Club!
For more ways to improve satiety and feel fuller plus learn which foods enhance small children, call 911. These are considered extremely serious.
Likewise, if the child has inhaled smoke or heat and shows any sign of
our feeling of fullness without adding extra calories, contact the Garland County Extension
office at 501-623-6841 or email Alison Crane at [email protected]. Visit Facebook @ respiratory distress, call 911.
Do not apply ointments or home remedies to the skin of small children. If
GarlandFCS or @garlandEGF.
Alison Crane is a Family and Consumer Science Agent with the Garland County cooling with water and applying a dry, sterile dressing does not improve the comfort
Extension Service. The Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all of your child, seek medical help.

eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability,
marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative

Tea & Tarot Study GroupAction/Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Hot Springs Tarot Study Group is a dream come true. The dreamers?
Three remarkable women: Yasmin Martin, Linda Puckett and Sharon Tremor. Two
years ago, they attended an eight-week course, Learn to Read Tarot, taught by
Michelle Crandell. Fascinated, they all wanted to deepen their understanding of this
ancient method of seeking wisdom.

Yasmin, Sharon and Linda met regularly to practice reading Tarot. When
they felt ready, all three of them wanted to share this ability with others. So, the
Tarot Study Group invited their teacher to join them in presenting a free Tarot
Workshop, Tea and Tarot, open to the general public.

The owners of Kollective Coffee agreed to provide the space for this event.
The date and time: July 18 from 3:00pm to 5:45pm. For the price of a cup of coffee
or tea, you can learn about Tarot and perhaps get a free “mini” reading from one of
these four practitioners.

Crandell will tell the story of the Fool and his Journey through the Major
Arcana. Martin, Puckett and Tremor will read your cards and lead a Tarot exercise
used to develop intuition and creativity. All members of Hot Springs Tarot Study
Group welcome you to this event. Kollective Coffee is located at 110 Central
Avenue in downtown Hot Springs.

The Springs • July 2019 • 21

Clear Visions,
Smooth Choices

By Peggy Lindsey
Have you ever had those times when you just weren’t sure what you

wanted to do? Decisions are made every single day; some are just more important
than others in the way they impact our lives. Every so often those questions arise
when we have to make the determination of what we truly desire to do and hope we
make the right choice.

When we have a pretty good idea of what we want, making the distinction
between options is easy. But, what if we don’t?

Check in and ask yourself, “Do I really know what I want in life?” No
matter what it is - career, relationships, finances, health, you name it - we need to
understand what it is we desire to experience in every aspect of life. It can seem a
little scary when we look at it this way, because so many of us are living by default
and just going through the motions of our day-to-day routines. What we need is a
crystal clear vision!

So, what do we do about our foggy notions. It is time to tune in! Find
occasions when you can have some peace and quiet to gather your thoughts and
notice where they lead. Perhaps journal or meditate, take a walk in nature, or go for
a drive on a country road.

Think about all the areas of your life. What do you desire to be your reality?
How does that differ from your current experience? How would it feel to live with
a solid vision guiding you along the way?

You see, by focusing on what we truly want, we can make the very best
choices that are perfect for us! There is no more guess work when our vision is
crystal clear!

Peggy Lindsey is a Master Teacher of Arcing Light Energy Healing, a
Professional Life Coach, and an Angel Intuitive. Peggy’s passion is assisting others
on their journey toward happy, healthy lives by empowering them to live more
joyfully and consciously. She created her business On Angels’ Wings Healing and
Coaching in 2012 and currently practices in Sedona, Arizona. She can be reached
at 928-273-8447. For more info, visit www.onangelswingshealing.com

Tarot: Temperance # XIV

By Michelle Crandell

“There must be many ways to look at

life.” The Fool muses. Suddenly, a winged figure

appears. It looks radiant, like an angel. It pours fire

into one cup from another, then pours in reverse.

Water flows from cup to cup, creating beautiful

rainbow colored steam. “Magic!” exclaims the

Fool. “Some call it magic,” the shining being

replied, “but it’s really creativity.” “To become an

artist,” the angel continued “one learns to recognize

novel combinations, saying ‘yes’ to unusual

thoughts. One practices thinking the opposite

of personal beliefs, developing compassion for

others…even for oneself.”

Confused, the Fool shakes his head. Consider Temperance,
“If the world, myself and other beings are so creativity and compassion as
complicated, how do I know what is real and you continue your journey.
true?” The Fool’s next question is wise. “Angel,

what rules do YOU live by?” “My beliefs are not really rules. ‘Rules’ feel safe but

prevent me from experiencing creativity and compassion. My ‘beliefs’ change as I

gather new perspectives.”

More confused, the Fool lamented “I still do not understand.” Giving a

sigh, the Angel swayed in a dance. From somewhere, the Fool hears, “Believe in the

possibility of all things, the certainty of nothing…and probability.”

He hears, “You, dear Fool, are your own work of art, comparable to no

other. Use your gifts and limitations to create the best you possible. Consider

temperance, compassion and self-care as you continue your journey.” In the blink

of a thought, the angel evaporated into steam created by uniting fire and water.

Michelle Crandell provides individual readings for a fee. Once a year,

she teaches LEARN TO READ TAROT. For more information, email michelle.

[email protected] or call 501-655-6242.

22 • The Springs • July 2019

The Hot Springs Greenway is the beautiful location chosen by Karen Watson
Reeves to demonstrate Baddha Konasana, also known as butterfly pose.

Yoga: Benefits of
Bound Angle Pose

By Karen Watson Reeves
As is the case for many of the yoga poses, there are several names for

the pose, Baddha Konasana. Bound Angle is the most literal translation from
the Sanskrit name, but sometimes it is called cobbler’s pose, or my favorite,
butterfly pose.

I’ve been waiting for the flowers to bloom so I could sit in front of
the butterfly in the Butterfly Garden (Hot Springs Greenway Trail) in butterfly
pose. It is a great time to take a stroll, or a jog, or a bike ride on the trail and
enjoy the garden, full of blooms and butterflies!

A primary benefit of this pose is that it is a hip opener accessible to
most every practitioner, and in our society, most everyone is in need of hip
openers. After sitting at a desk all day, or driving for hours, or even after a great
run, bike ride or workout in the gym, sitting in this pose for a few minutes can
help one feel better right away.

A great modification is to bring the heels further away from the hips,
making a diamond shape. This helps to open all the connective tissues in the
knees, hips, and even the spine if the yogi includes a forward bend in this
position.

Sitting in this pose increases blood flow toward the abdominal and
lower parts of the body, which aids in better functioning of internal organs and
digestion and can help relieve menstrual cramps and sciatic pain.

As is true for yoga in general, Bound Angle Pose can relieve stress,
which in turn results in feeling more energized. Better posture is also a benefit,
as stiffness in the hips and thighs is reduced and the body can more comfortably
stay in an upright and flexible state.

So the next time you are feeling a little tight in the hips, sit up straight,
take some deeper breaths, and place the souls of your feet together for a few
minutes. And if you are feeling a little butterfly-ish, find a garden and let your
knees flutter up and down slowly like butterfly wings, as you enjoy the beauty
and take in all the benefits.

Karen Watson Reeves was born and raised in Mount Holly and has
called Hot Springs home since 2006. She became a registered yoga teacher
in 2011 and has travelled Arkansas teaching her passion. She owns The Yoga
Place, is on the Hot Springs YMCA teaching staff, is an adjunct instructor at
National Park College, as well as teaching in several other fabulous venues.
When not on the mat, Karen enjoys the beautiful outdoors of the National Park,
especially from her bicycle.

The Springs • July 2019 • 23

Flavor (501)

The Cocktails of Summer
By Eve Baum Victory

Summer sun and fun is

synonymous with refreshment, and that

includes Summer cocktails.

Originally just a simple mixture

of spirits with sugar, water and bitters,

cocktails became, in the late 19th

Century, and remain the experimental

playground for mixologists all over the Get creative with your summer
world. That margarita you hold by the refreshments.
poolside didn’t just happen by accident.

Someone took the time to create it, some form of media promoted it, and the resort

culture made it mainstream.

In the 21st Century, classic cocktails still prevail; however, fusion cocktails

are all the rage, not just in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry, but in our homes.

Just Google “summer cocktails” and you will get thousands of recipe ideas for

incorporating herbs and spices and fruits and vegetables into your favorite form of

refreshment.

You don’t have to get too fancy. Use some ginger simple syrup to perk up

a Bellini or basil simple syrup to add another note to a Limoncello Spritzer. Flavor a

Margarita with the sweet-tart taste of pomegranates. Shake your Martini with cucumber

and black peppercorns. Add jalapeno to give your Whiskey Sour some zing.

If you don’t want to try new ingredients, try a different technique. Freeze

your standard cocktails: make a slushy Mojito. Add a garnish to change the

experience: rim your Sangria glasses with lemon or orange zest. Or make any of

your favorites spirit-free for a refreshing summer boost.

Put on your mixologist hat and let the creativity flow. Pretty soon you will

be serving up your own signature cocktail at your next get-together!

A native New Yorker, Eve Victory has called Hot Springs home since 2003.

Working for years as an event and tradeshow planner and personal chef, Eve is

currently the Hospitality and Tourism Instructor at National Park College.  For

information on how to turn your education into a career in the second largest

industry in Hot Springs, contact Eve at [email protected].

“Happiness Actions”
Are You Enough?
By Christi Nation
“Self-Worth comes from one thing - thinking that you are worthy.” - Dr. Wayne Dyer

I met an author named Stephanie Thompson in our Hot Springs Chamber
of Commerce LEADS group. She writes and speaks about self-worth. Our
conversations got me to thinking about where our self-worth comes from.

We hear lies our whole lives regarding our self-worth through the media
or toxic relationships from childhood through adulthood. Some of us believe those
lies about ourselves.

We play a script in our minds through comparison. “I am not thin enough.”
“I’m going bald; I don’t have enough hair.” “Our kids aren’t well enough behaved.”
“We never have enough money.” “What I do will never be enough.”

ENOUGH with the enoughs! We are plenty the way we are. We get in
trouble when we seek our self-worth by comparing our lives to others’.

The only thing you should compare is how you were yesterday compared
to today. If we improve one percent per day, where will we be in a year? Our
“enoughs” are lies. You get to choose what you believe about yourself. Yes,
constructive feedback is good and should be heeded. The key word is constructive.

Until next time, here are your Happiness Actions:
1. The next time you catch yourself in a social comparison - STOP.
2. Measure if you improved one percent over the previous day.
3. I encourage you to look up Thompson’s books “Brave” and “Love
Yourself First” to help with your self-worth.
4. Believe the truth about yourself. Get rid of the “enoughs”!
Christi Nation is the author of Happiness Actions and President of Nation
Training & Development. She helps businesses and nonprofits with getting and
keeping customers and donors through her 20 years of experience in training,
marketing, fundraising, and sales.