May 2020

2 • The Springs • May 2020

About Our Cover Girls...

Happy Mother’s Day to Our

Reader’s Moms!

All of us at The Springs Magazine
would like to wish ALL the Mothers out there,
a very Happy Mother’s Day, whether you’re
a Past, Present, Step, or Soon to be Mom.
May your day be filled with love, joy and
laughter…

When we asked our readers for photos
of their moms for our May issue, we ended up
with almost 90! So, as moms are known to do,
we adapted to fit them all at the “table.”

Truth be told, a bucketful of tears were
shed in making this cover. Tears for missing my
own dear, sweet mom and grandma, to tears
for getting a peek into the eyes and faces of so
many other beautiful moms as each photo was edited.

Since this issue is digital only, we plan to reserve a page in a future
printed issue so there will be a hard copy version also.

We’re sure to have missed many moms here, but to ALL moms, we wish
you best of everything. Thanks for all the mothering, in whatever form it has taken.
Stay safe, healthy and be well-loved!

Alice Mitchell Mary Kay Miller Mary Zunick
Allison Millerd Johnson Ineva Dixon Meredith Switzer
Ashley Reeves Jackie Hamilton Michelle Johnson
Azelene Wilson Jamie Brandes Mrs. R Laramie
Bella Lacagnina Jamie Jackson Nancy Lilly
Beth Clements Jani O’Donnell Nancy Pike
Bethany Gaboury Jean Harney Nanette Burnett
Blanche Jennings Jean Mills Natalie Miller
Carlene Sommers Jo Litton Nora Griffith
Caroline Rodriguez JoAnn Mangione Patricia Switzer
Cathleen Houston Judy White Patty Mangione
Chelsea Everhart June Simmons Rebecca Resnick
Clara Dugan Young Karen Reeves Watson Rosie Simpson
Howard Kelly Mitchell Ruth Zunick
Connie Taylor Kim Everhart Samantha Hess
Darla Dixon Laura David Fallin Sandra Hilton
Dee Groenenboom Lee Mangione Sherry Fowler
Diane Lafollette Leslie Reeves Sherwood Turnbull
Donna Edgin Linda Castaldi Shirley Chauvin
Dora Muchow Lorrain De Haas Sonya Eisenhauer
Dorothy Morris Lynn Janaskie Stephanie Rogers
Elise Summers Lynn Sullivan Stevie Spargo
Emily Kitchens Madi Ginsburg Susan Lanier Millerd
Emma Lee Watson Suzy Saettele
Eve Victory Mary Jolene Beaugh David Tina Barker
Freida Carter Mary Lou Borrelli Tonya Pike
Ginger Sommers Mary Lucere Valerie Ginsburg
Ginny Simmons Mary Talley Veleda Riggs
Gretchen Miller-Taylor Mary White Whitney Hilton
Mary Wibirt

The Springs • May 2020 • 3

Click Donate Now Mid-America
Science Museum Reopens
4 • The Springs • May 2020
Like so many other businesses and organizations, Mid-America Science
Museum (MASM) has been temporarily closed to the public due to the COVID-19
pandemic. Governor Asa Hutchinson has announced that large venues like the
museum can re-open on May 18th with careful precautions. The staff is working
diligently to provide a clean, sanitized facility with personal protection equipment
and social distancing measures in place for your health and safety. Mid-America
provides a fun way to help kids stay sharp and keep learning while schools are
closed. They can't wait to welcome you back to the Museum!

NEW EXHIBIT GALLERY READY
The long-awaited completion of the
Museum's new special exhibition
gallery is here! On April 23rd, keys
to the new gallery were presented to
Executive Director, Diane LaFollette.
The new 8,750 square- foot building
includes a dedicated 5,000 square-foot
gallery for temporary and traveling
exhibits. Mid-America is grateful for the community's tremendous support to help
make this project possible. The new exhibit gallery will help meet current needs for
new and changing exhibits; and, as a Smithsonian Affiliate, allows MASM to secure
exhibits that would otherwise not be available to our students, families, and teachers
throughout the region.
BIONIC ME
Opens Memorial Day Weekend
The first blockbuster traveling exhibit, Bionic
Me, arrives at Mid-America in May and will
be ready for a grand opening Memorial Day
Weekend. MASM is so excited to welcome
the community back to the Museum and be
able to offer this once-in-a-lifetime chance to
experience how technology can enhance the
human body and equip us for the future!
Bionic Me explores the inventive
and ingenious medical and industrial
breakthroughs that have helped enhance the
human experience and contains both hands-
on and full-body experiences. The museum
is ready to reopen and share this great exhibit with you!

WE OUR MEMBERS!
We're sending a great BIG thank you to our members
for your patience as we all did our part to stay home
and stay healthy! We missed you at the Museum! We
will extend current memberships for an additional
two months due to our unexpected closure. We can't
wait to see you back at the Museum! If you haven't
joined yet, please consider becoming a Member!
New members will receive one additional month
free when purchasing a membership by June 30th!

YOUR GIFT INSPIRES DISCOVERY!
Support Mid-America With Your Charitable
Donation
The CARES Act provides a new tax deduction
for charitable donations this year--- every
dollar up to $300 is eligible. (Contact your tax
advisor to learn more.)
Your gift will help Mid-America Science
Museum be ready to re-open and welcome visitors back to the Museum. Click Here
to make your gift of $25, $50, $100 or more!
Your gift will help make a difference in our community as we make science relevant
and easy to understand through hands-on exhibits and education programs that
invite learners of all ages to explore, discover, and have fun!

Give a Gift.  Make a Difference

Mid-America Science Museum is located at 500 Mid-America Blvd., Hot Springs,
AR. For more information, visit www.midamericamuseum.org, Facebook: Mid-
America Science Museum, or call 501-767-3461.

How to Help
Jackson House
“Our citizens are
in need now more than
ever due to the virus. Many

people have lost their
jobs or had their hours
drastically reduced because

of this crisis. That’s what
our mission is – serving the
people of Garland County

in CRISIS. Our formal Downtown is hosting an official reopening May
name is Community Crisis 15-17! We’ve missed you!
Intervention Services, Inc.” Our Governor is opening the state for business and
we are ready. This weekend, Friday, Saturday, and
Jackson House, a Hot Springs non-profit organization, said Janie Smith, Executive Sunday, the majority of downtown businesses will
provides short-term emergency assistance for the Director of Jackson House. be open.
basic needs – food, clothing, shelter, and medicine Now is the perfect time to come see us with
to the Hot Springs community. Photo courtesy of Eli “Our lunch program plenty of parking, few out-of-town visitors, no big
has doubled with complete crowds and lots of space to safely shop and dine
Vega Photography families in our lunch line. while social distancing. Downtown businesses are
We are serving seniors, taking all necessary precautions to provide a safe,
clean, and healthy experience.
working class, kids, and families that have never been in our lines before. We are We’ll have some giveaways and other fun
very thankful for the restaurants in their diligence and resourcefulness donating promotions. Come see us by making plans to visit
food to us,” said Tammy Jones, Resource Development/Volunteer Administrator. downtown this weekend and show your love and
support for your hometown!
Smith said, “US Stations and KVRE are holding Virtual Food Drives for Details at www.HotSpringsDowntown.com.
us on the radio. We are blessed that people are mailing checks and going to our
website, www.jacksonhouse.org to donate. We want to also thank those who have The Springs • May 2020 • 5

been clicking the monthly donation option. Every bit helps and it adds up!”
Jackson House usually has 400 volunteers a month to help serve food

at lunch, interview those in need, and give food through the pantry and many

other services. Those volunteers are side-lined for their safety. Our staff from
the temporarily closed thrift stores are now performing those duties and are truly
dedicated. Jackson House is meeting food needs, and keeping the staff and clients

safe with strict internal policies and CDC guidelines which includes little to no
contact.

Ways you can help:
1. Give non-perishable food.
2. Hold onto items you would like to donate to the thrift stores until we reopen.
3. Mail a check to Jackson House, 705 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901.

4. Go to www.jacksonhouse.org and click on Donate Now and put the amount
you would like to give one time or MONTHLY. Your gifts make a difference!

Eleanor Klugh Jackson House for Crisis Intervention

provides assistance to individuals and families in crisis.
Eleanor Klugh Jackson House for Crisis Intervention Services, Inc., commonly
known as “Jackson House,” is an interfaith community crisis center which provides

short-term emergency assistance for the basic needs – food, clothing and shelter,
and medicine without regard to race, creed, gender–– or nationality – and without
imposing our values or beliefs upon those we serve.

Feelin Groovy Offers “Grand

Reopening” Special

In order to help businesses get restarted after the COVID 19 restrictions

are over, Feelin Groovy is offering special “Grand Reopening” performances to all

businesses in the Hot Springs/ Hot Springs Village area including regular venues

but also including businesses

that do not normally have

music.

Let Glen and

Bethany help you bring

people in when things open up

again. All are performances

will be discounted (one

time per business) with

an additional discount for

member of the Hot Springs or

HSV Chamber of Commerce.

Contact Feelin

Groovy at 501-408-9466 or

Glen and Bethany Gaboury perform ‘60s and ‘70s music [email protected]
for more information!
you know and love.

Closet Cases: Arkansas Books
Queers on What We Wear Summer Reading List

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6 • The Springs • May 2020

Library’s Annual Summer
Reading Program Begins Early

By Paul Kagebein
The Garland County Library’s annual Summer Reading Program (SRP)

began May 1st and will continue through the end of July. Readers of all ages are
invited to participate. Kids and teens will track the number of hours they spend
listening to and reading books and adults will log each title they complete through
the summer.

“The library remains closed to the public at the time of this writing, but our
patrons want and need access to materials to help get them through this uncertain
time,” said Erin Baber, Marketing Coordinator. “Our patrons are borrowing
traditional materials through our curbside pickup service and accessing free ebooks
and audiobooks online.

“We’ve seen an increase in our digital users since mid-March, so shifting
the Summer Reading Program to online seemed like it might just work. This is a
big change from previous SRPs. We’ve always hosted a huge kick-off party, several
large family events, and daily programs that ranged from kids’ storytimes to all-
ages live animal lectures.

“This year, instead of offering in-person programs, we’ll be interacting
with our users online through a new Facebook group created under the library’s
page, www.facebook.com/groups/gclsrp. Library staff will be posting virtual
storytimes, sharing book-related content and humor, and communicating with the
public in a more relaxed online atmosphere.”

The Summer Reading Program encourages kids and teens to continue
reading through the summer months by awarding prizes based on how many hours
each participant spends reading. Every participant aged 18 and under must create an
account online and log minutes and hours spent being read to, reading, and listening
to audiobooks. Prizes are awarded when the reader reaches 5 hours, 10 hours, 15
hours, 25 hours, 40 hours, 50 hours, 75 hours, and 100 hours. All prizes can be
picked up through our curbside pickup service, open daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
while the library is closed.

GC Library’s
Curbside & Courier Instructions

Library Curbside Service
The library is still closed to the public, but we've opened

our curbside pickup service for items on hold only. Holds

can be picked up from 9am to 11am and 1pm to 3pm only.

Instead of earning prizes based on hours spent reading, adults win prizes by Here's how to use our curbside pickup:

submitting an online form for each book they listen to or read and selecting which - Place items on hold online from our catalog at http://

prize drawing they would like to enter. "The Adult SRP had a record number of bit.ly/2pTNS7j.

responses in 2019, with nearly 1,400 entries submitted. A year later in 2020, people - Once you've been notified that your items are available,

are depending on entertainment such as books more than ever before to enrich their pull into one of our two designated curbside spots and call

lives in trying times," says Adult Programmer Paul Kagebein. "While in-person the phone number on the sign.

programming is on hiatus, it gives the library an opportunity to focus on interactive - A staff member will locate your items, check them out

programs that people can participate safely in from home, such as the Summer on your account, and bring them outside.
- FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR STAFF, PLEASE DO NOT APPROACH THE
Reading Program. Adults can submit an entry for every single book or audiobook
they consume from May 1st through July 31st. This year, I'm promising more prizes LIBRARY'S ENTRANCE. We are taking every precaution to limit our staff's person to
to adults than ever before, so even if the number of participants increases this year, person interactions.
- We will place your items on a table next to your curbside spot. Please
so will your chances of winning. I want to thank all of our patrons for supporting us
wait to retrieve your items until the staff member has returned to the building.
in the good times and the bad - we're here to do the same."
Stay tuned to the library’s website and social media pages for announcements - We will not be taking returns from you directly. Please place returns in the outside
book drop or hang on to your holds and return them when the library reopens.
about upcoming virtual programming.
If you have any questions about curbside pickup, your account, or how to place
The library thanks the Summer Reading Program sponsors for their
items on hold from home, send a direct message or email at [email protected].
support.

Gold Level Sponsors: Arkansas Community Foundation, the Arkansas Library Courier Service
State Library, CHI St. Vincent, Diamond Lakes Federal Credit Union, Friends of

the Garland County Library, Rave Grafix, Southern Bancorp, Hot Springs Village Duration varies • Free

Walmart, and Weyerhaeuser. Silver Level Sponsors: Alliance Rubber, Resort TV The courier service delivers requested items

Cable, Russell Gorman, DDS, Seller Eye Clinic, State Farm - Heather Powell, and from the collections and delivers returns to the library.

US Stations. Our courier vehicle makes the following stops:

More information about the Garland County Library and its services and ~ Tuesday 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: McAuley Center, on
offerings is available online at www.gclibrary.com or by calling the library at 501- Highway 7 past the west gate of Hot Springs Village
623-4161. Curbside pickup is open daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Patrons may place 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.: Piney Grove Methodist, 2963 Airport
items on hold from the library’s online catalog and retrieve requests once they have Rd. The vehicle will only deliver requested materials.
been notified that the holds are available. The library is located at 1427 Malvern There is no browsing collection. More information
Avenue in Hot Springs, Arkansas. about the library’s Courier can be found at http://gclibrary.com/services.html.

The Springs • May 2020 • 7

Eat c Hike c Walk c Play Escape c Bathe c Splurge
Shop c Tour c Drink Stay c Learn c Enjoy

100 Block Park Ave 500 Block Park Ave 1884 Wildwood Bed & Breakfast 1000 Block Park Ave
Bed and breakfast
Majestic Lawn North Star Liquor/Big A’s Liquor Red Light Roastery Coffee House
Historic landmark Wine, beer & spirits Parkway Court Small batch, craft coffee roastery
Daily, weekly, monthly
200 Block Park Ave 700 Block Park Ave Larkmartin Soaps
Park Avenue Hair Handmade soaps and lotions
Tootsies Precision cuts by appointment Uptown Barber Shop
Petsitting, DIY dog bath & unique Bailey’s Dairy Treat Bower Motel 1010 Liquor
dog gifts One of three drive-ins in town Taquira Jamiez
Mexican Food Epic Cabinets & Design Wine, beer & spirits

The Arrangement Countertops, cabinets & accessories RED LIGHT ROASTERY
Florist
400 Block Park Ave Swan Song Spa Spa City Cycling Sales & Service
Spa services and natural springs Red Box Bike service & repair, parts & accessories
water fed Jacuzzi bath Movie rentals
One Stop Detail Shop
Arkansas Tower Motel
Auto detail Bohemia Vintage Market Short-Dodson House/ Tower
Motel, built in 1901
The Hot Springy Dingy Small grocery market & thrift store Budget Inn/Relax Inn
E-Z Mart
Unique gifts, fine jewelry from Block Park Ave Fast stop Lynwood Motel

600around the world, costume rentals The Gold Inn Shell Gas Station 100 Block Arbor Street
Park Haven Community Garden Quaint Uptown motel
Red Beard’s Living Canvass Tat- Community vegetable garden Family Dollar Low Key Arts
toos & Piercing 800 Block Park Ave Independent music and art.
Tattoos & piercings Coffeehouse 2 Blocks
Haven United Methodist Thrift Store David F. Watkins Memorial Park Coffee Roaster Join the
HOT SPRINGY DINGY Bargains galore Community Park under construction. “Light Uptown
Phase 1. Come watch it develop. 900 Block Park Ave
Dame Fortune’s Cottage Court Project”
An historic boutique motel where 910 Park Avenue Food Court For details,
modern amenities and vintage A beautiful neighborhood venue stop in at
-inspired design merge with for gatherings and food events Hot Springy
mid-century “roadside” motor Dingy or ask
court cool. the Uptown
merchants.

Eat c Hike c Walk c Play Escape c Bathe c Splurge
Shop c Tour c Drink Stay c Learn c Enjoy

100 Block Ouachita Ave 300 Block Ouachita Ave Garland County Courthouse Garland County Election
Government Offices Commission
Lender’s Title Company Home Instead Senior Care Hamp Williams Building Vote Here!
In-home care for Seniors Event venue Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
Largest independent title & Surfas Culinary District Hot Springs Documentary Film
escrow agency in AR & LA Quality cookware & equipment Festival Office
The Courthouse Chapel HS DOC FILM FESTIVAL Taco Mama Restaurant Thrifty Nickel
Elopements, Weddings & Open now! Classified ads newspaper
Olde Crow Chili Parlor & Mercantile Photography Mary Catherine Liscinski, LPC GRAND LAGNIAPPE SHOPPE
Daily food/drink specials & LifeWalk Professional Counseling, LLC 600 Block West Grand Ave
entertainment. Solution Focused Brief Therapy 600 Block Ouachita Ave
SixtyOne Celsius The Parlour Willis & Son Roofing
Full-service communication firm Metaphysical shop Superior Senior Care Roofing contractor
Landmark Building Anchor In-home care services
HIgh-end body piercing studio 3B’s Bar & Grill 700 Block West Grand Ave
200 Block Ouachita Ave Beverly’s Casual Shop Just Swanky Consignment Boutique Dive bar, pool tables
Women’s boutique Upscale resale shop Merritt Wholesale Distributors Riley Art Glass Studio
Food service distributor Glass blowing, gallery & demos
Lavish Boutique Stroope Tire, Inc. 400 Block Ouachita Ave
Stylish & trendy women’s boutique Tire dealer & repair shop 800 Block West Grand Ave
Mariposa Design
Starlite Club OLDE CROW Vintage decor, design Grand Lagniappe Shoppe
Private Club 21+ Bar, pool tables + M&M Travel Consultants Women’s apparel & Tea Room
Vacations & adventures
SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint RILEY ART GLASS STUDIO
Lunch & dinner; entertainment 500 Block Ouachita Ave

KUHS 102.5
Hot Springs Solar Powered
Community Radio

Mountain Valley Armory Century 21 Parker & Scroggins
JUST SWANKY Real estate agency

Splash Wine Bar
Wine, beer, appetizers & entertainment

Colorado Grill Big Axe Battleground Best Motel Tourist Court
Southwest restaurant Axe throwing Boutique motor court & cafe

8 • The Springs • May 2020

New Business
Consulting Services

Designs Group Consulting (DGC)
is now offering two new business consulting
services: 1) Strategic Business Plan Writing,
and 2) Turnaround Consulting.

The DGC Strategic Business Plan
Service combines full operations and marketing
plans into one document to assist small
businesses plan for their future, reduce costs,
streamline processes, and increase revenue
streams.
The new DGC Turnaround Consulting Service helps small businesses
restructure and plan for a brighter future. Together DGC will work with businesses
to convert periods of loss into ones of profitability and success while stabilizing
their future.
“Since many business funding outlets require business plans, DGC wants
to help our fellow small businesses get through these unprecedented times. We hope
to do so with these new services,” states Dannet Botkin, President and Founder.
Contact Dannet today for a free consultation, 501-209-2806.
Designs Group Consulting (DGC), based in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas,
offers hands-on, full-service marketing solutions for businesses across the nation.
With DGC’s client-focused approach to marketing, they provide expert, affordable,
professional services that are certain to exceed expectations.
Design Group Consulting’s services include strategic planning, graphic
and web design, media procurement, print and digital material design and
distribution, video marketing and social media management. Dannet Botkin, DGC
President and Founder, ensures that DGC is “reliable, responsive, and caring."
For more information, visit www.DGCMarketingFirm.com.

Doc Fest Announces Pop-Up
Drive-In Movie Screening

Social distancing has offered an opportunity for gardening to take a front seat this spring. The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival (HSDFF) announced today that THE
BIGGEST LITTLE FARM (d. John Chester) will screen at a pop-up drive-in movie event
The “Real” World Friday, May 29th. The screening will take place in the parking lot of the Hot Springs
Well, we have certainly been in Mall and the Arkansas based band, Sad Daddy, will perform before the film. The event
is designed for the enjoyment of the entire family and concessions will also be available
unchartered waters for the last couple of months. throughout the evening. As Arkansas begins to open its doors again, the festival is thrilled
to offer a safe venue to gather together and celebrate the power of cinema.
Hopefully you have all been social distancing and
THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM chronicles the eight-year quest of John and Molly
enjoying time with family. Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in
harmony with nature. Featuring breathtaking cinematography, captivating animals, and an
If you already own a home, you have urgent message to heed Mother Nature’s call, THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM provides a
vital blueprint for better living and a healthier planet.
Kelly & Wayne probably been spending a lot of time in your yard,
“Team” Thomason patio and porch. "This film is a stunning visual journey the entire family can enjoy, with messages
1st Choice Realty of hope, renewal and unity,” says Jessie Fairbanks, HSDFF Director of Programming.
If you don’t own your home yet - “If nothing else, the COVID-19 outbreak has taught us to get back to the basics and to
appreciate the simple pleasures of life. The story captures the triumphs and struggles of
Hot Springs take a look around. Not only is a home a great organic farming with an optimistic eye on the future,” says HSDFF Artistic Director,
Jennifer Gerber.
investment (no more rent, tax  benefits) but you
In recognition of the rippling effect of the coronavirus outbreak, the festival is
get to be creative inside and out. You get to paint walls, hang stuff on actively preparing precautions in order to safely engage the community in October. “We
are moving forward with plans for a festival this fall. The safety of our audience and staff
the walls, replace counters - whatever you want!  Outside you can paint, is our top priority, therefore we are creating contingency plans to ensure everyone is able
to safely celebrate the best of documentary films this year, says Karina Nagin, HSDFF
plant flowers, place yard art - whatever you want (check the POA.) Executive Director. “We’ll be following developments closely over the coming months,
and while this year's festival may look a little different, our team is working hard to ensure
Team Thomason is still showing and listing property - carefully. that Hot Springs continues to be a pillar of documentary storytelling now and for many
years to come,” says Nagin.
We’re ready when you are!
Produced in partnership with Visit Hot Springs , Low Key Arts and the Hot Springs
Mall, the HSDFF pop-up drive-in movie will be a fun-filled evening for the entire family to
enjoy. With help of Hot Springs’ solar powered community radio station, KUHS, the sound
from the movie will be made available over the radio for attendees to play in their vehicles.
For further information contact HSDFF at 501-538-0452 or [email protected].

*NOTE: in the event of rain, we are holding Sat May 30th as a backup date and
all tickets will be honored at the postponed date.

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10 • The Springs • May 2020

Master Gardeners - Gardening Tips

5 Excellent Drought Crepe Myrtle Bark Scale

Tolerant Perennials is a Menace
Summarized by Sharon Dent from FSA7086 
Planting drought tolerant perennials is a great way to keep your
landscape looking great through sweltering summer heat. And it can help keep The insect that causes Crepe Myrtle Bark Scale was first sited six years
watering chores and water bills to a minimum, too!
ago in Texas and has spread with a vengeance through southern United States. It is
Here are 5 of the best at handling summer’s sizzling heat in style.
spreading fast and information as to how best tackle it is sketchy.
Coneflower  – One of the more
unique of flowering perennials, coneflowers It is easy to identify. The adult female insect appears as white or gray felt-
are an excellent choice when looking for
a plant to be both colorful and drought like encrustations on the tree twigs and trunk, often close to a pruning wound or on
resistant. Coneflowers look somewhat like
an inverted daisy. The dark-seeded middle old wood. Careful, up close examination reveals hundreds of pink eggs or crawlers.
center protrudes up from the petals that
form around it. The darkened seed head Black sooty mold appears on the bark.
attracts birds and butterflies wherever it’s
planted. In Arkansas the eggs are laid

Coreopsis  – A member of the in April and May and then the female
sunflower family, coreopsis is native to
the United States. They are  known for dies. The hatched nymphs have antenna
long-lasting blooms that carry through all
summer long, even in the hottest and driest and legs. They start crawling around in
of conditions. Coreopsis is one of the easiest
perennials to grow. Much like coneflowers, June but they have been observed doing
they are wonderful for attracting birds into
the landscape.  such much earlier in the year. After

Lantana – Lantana can be grown they molt, they lose their legs and become
as a perennial or an annual, depending on
where you live. For zones 4-7 they are treated sessile - attached directly by the base.
as annuals, and for zones 8 through 11, they
can be grown as perennials. They produce Males develop wings.
beautiful blooms on thick, tough branches
that hold up well in the summer sun. It is It is not easy to control. Start by
one of the most drought resistant plants
around. It absolutely thrives in full sun, and washing the infested plant, wash the trunk
will stay fresh looking through extended
periods of drought. Lantana naturally repels and reachable limbs with a soft brush and
mosquitoes, and is wonderful for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds into the yard.
mild solution of dish-washing soap. The
Black Eyed Susan  – Black-eyed
Susans, like coreopsis, are a relative of purpose is to remove female scales and
the sunflower, and are highly drought and
heat tolerant. They easily stand up to full eggs.
sun locations, and actually prefer it. Their
yellow petals spread out from a dark center Washing will remove much of
seed core and look much like a miniature
sunflower head. Black-eyed  Susans  are the black mold too. Though not proved
wonderful for attracting birds, butterflies
and other beneficial insects into the landscape. to be effective, University of Arkansas
Plants grow 24” to 36″ high and produce
flowers from June to August. Once established –Division of Research and Extension
in the landscape, they rarely if ever need to
be watered. They can be spread by seed or pamphlet FSA7086 does mention
division. They transplant easily, making them great for filling in around the yard. horticulture oil as a possible aid. When This is a healthy Crepe Myrtle, with no sign
of the bark scale issues.
Perennial Verbena  – Perennial applying dormant oil, it must occur in
Verbena is an excellent drought and heat-
resistant plant with blooms that last from winter.  
late-spring to late fall. Verbena loves the sun
and heat, so it can be planted in the sunniest Apply dormant oil to the bark
and more arid portions of any landscape. It
rarely if ever requires watering. and crotches of the plant where the scales

shelter. A sufficient volume must be

applied to allow for penetration behind

loose bark and into cracks and crevices.

The University research program

also recommends making multiple

applications of systemic insecticides as a

drench applied at the root zones starting

in May going through July with 3-week

spacing between drenches.

Or possibly instead of the

systematic drenches, they suggest:

acetamiprid, clothianidin, or

neonicotinoids. FSA7086 is available

to you on the internet. Visit http://www.

uaex.edu. The literature lists brand names

of systematic insecticides to use.  This is an example of how Crepe Myrtle
Advanced Garland County Bark Scale appears.

Master Gardener, Sharon Dent, volunteers

with Garland County 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

information, call 501-623-6841 or email

[email protected]. The University of

Arkansas System Division of Agriculture

is an equal opportunity/equal access/

affirmative action institution. A close up of a limb partially covered in

Crepe Myrtle Bark Scale.

The Springs • May 2020 • 11

Are You a Treasure Hunter? Looky Here!

Shopping Locally can yield pirate Artists Workshop Gallery
loot from around the world! Featured Artists for May

Explore the treasures in Hot Springs During the current coronavirus
and surrounding areas. pandemic, Artists’ Workshop Gallery at
From resale shops to antique malls, 610 Central Avenue in Hot Springs is
treasures await! temporarily closed. However, their talented
artists are still producing wonderful pieces
Rose Offers Option of art.
for Isolation Weariness
Please visit their windowfront
12 • The Springs • May 2020 where the work of the April/May featured
artists is displayed. Featured artists for May
are Teresa Widdifield and Bonnie Ricci.

Also, please visit their website,
www.artistsworkshopgallery.com, to get
current information about their reopening
and view the beautiful work of their artists.

They look forward to seeing you in
the gallery when the pandemic has ended
and they can once again serve you safely!

The Arkansas State Chamber/AIA is working to bring our members the best resources and
information possible to help you navigate the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. Please
contact us with your questions and needs at 501-372-2222 or www.ArkansasStateChamber.com.

The Springs • May 2020 • 13

Eat c Hike c Walk c Play Escape c Bathe c Splurge
Shop c Tour c Drink Stay c Learn c Enjoy

100 Block Central Ave Bathhouse Row Winery Gangster Museum of America MTN VALLEY WATER
AR wine selections. Tastings daily. Guided tour exposes the underground
Fat Jack’s Oyster & Sports Bar world of Central Avenue Blue Waters Fine Art Gallery
Great food, music. Pets OK on patio Snazzies, Inc. Historic District Antiques Sculpture, art, pottery, iron-work,
Kollective Coffee & Tea Young, contemporary, funky boutique Estate jewelry, lighting, glass, & furniture wood, glass, outsider art
Organic & local for breakfast & lunch Petals, Purses, Etc. Justus Fine Art Gallery
The Colonial Pancake & Waffle House The Bath Factory Blushed Beauty Boutique Exclusive handbags, women’s & Fine art gallery features established &
Breakfast & brunch. As seen in Handcrafted soaps & indulgences for Gifts, makeup & makeup services children’s clothing & gifts emerging artists
Southern Living! bath & body State & Pride Provisions Co. Deluca’s Pizzeria Napoletana
Rings ‘n’ Things Toy Chest One-of-a-kind store. Goods, gifts, Authentic NY brick oven pizza
Fun fashion jewel Beef Jerky Outlet Timeless & specialty toys, books, apparel that reflect Arkansas culture Core Public House
Freedom United Salon Wall to wall jerky. Popcorn, sauces science kits, and more Beer, wine, and spirits
HIghly trained staff. Progressive work. 600 Block Central Ave
Arlington Hotel It’s All About Rocks 801 Spencer’s Corner
LITTLE JEWEL BOX Historic hotel, largest hotel in AR Rocks & unique merchandise Angel’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Hot Springs Mercantile Italian specialties for lunch and dinner Brian G Wilson Photography
The Villa Boutique Eco-friendly, organic, sustainable goods Artists’ Workshop Gallery Portraits & weddings
Apparel, bath & body, linens, jewelry, Cooperative gallery with 30 local artists Next Generation Tye-Dyes & Apparel
and accessories Mamoos Paradice Cream EVILO Oils & Vinegars Love Zen Aromatherapy Lounge Cotton clothes & beddingn
Colonial Candy Corner Only Homemade ice cream in Delectable oils & vinegars, tastings daily Shiatsu massage chairs, infused teas, Picante’s Mexican Grill
Retro & nostalgic candy, ice cream Downtown. Gluten-free pastries. beer & wine Authentic Mexican dishes
The Little Jewel Box Convenience Store Granny’s Kitchen All Things Arkansas Brick House Grill
Boutique for antiques, estate and Southern breakfast, lunch and dinner Products made in AR & relating to AR Steaks, burgers, salads and much more
designer jewelry US Post Office Steinhaus Keller
Kringles in the Park Plum Pretty Boutique Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium DeSoto Rock & Gift Shop German food & biergarten Outdoor seating
Christmas, seasonal, collectible & gifts Locally crafted jewelry & minerals Mirror Mirror Salon
Faith & Flair Boutique Latest fashions for women of all ages Handcrafted locally-soap & bath luxuries Hot Springs Visitor Center Beauty cosmetics & personal care
Women’s boutique clothing Tourist information center Gary Morris Interiors
The Springs Hotel & Spa Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum Bathhouse Row Unique décor, lamps and gifts
Casual hotel and spa with 139 rooms Journey through the Seven Magic STEINHAUS KELLER Stephano Brothers Jewelry
Beverly’s Casual Shop/You-nique Worlds of this museum Vintagte & one-of-a-kind jewelry
Boutique Superior Bathhouse Brewery 700 Block Central Ave Dapper & Debonaire
Classy and fabulous boutique! 4D Adventure Thermal springs brewery, restaurant Grooming goods for the modern male.
Mountain Valley Spring Company The amazing 4D simulation will leave & special event venue Maxine’s Live Veteran owned
Tour the Visitor Center/Museum. Full you enthralled! Live music, food, craft beer & drinks A Narrow Escape
line of MV Water merchandise. Hotel Hale Hot Springs Trolley Tours Brain-teaser escape room. Ages 8 & up
Spa City Tropical Winery & Gifts Boutique hotel with two restaurants Trolley tours of Hot Springs area. Subway
200 Block Central Ave 100% tropical fruit, berry & citrus wine Special events. Submarine sandwich shop
Fordyce Bathhouse The Porterhouse Steak and Seafood
National Park Aquarium Kilwins Nat’l Park Visitor Center & museum Prime-only steaks and seafood cuisine 1000 Block Central Ave
Freshwater & saltwater fish, frogs, Since 1947, chocolates, ice cream & more Quapaw Baths & Spa Copper Penny Pub
tortoises, & lizards Earthbound Trading Company Thermal pools & baths, plus luxurious Irish pub, food, beer, big screen TVs Will’s Cinnamon Shop
Rolando’s Restaurante Unique apparel, accessories & home decor spa services Vault 723 Homemade, totally from scratch
Latin American fare. Full bar & patio Timeless Vault Dining cinnamon rolls
GR8 Escapes Arkansas 300 Block Central Ave Ozark Bathhouse Downtowner Marketplace
Escape room. Discover clues & solve Cultural center, open on weekends Vendors in one location with home GRATEFUL HEAD
puzzles. Ages 12 & up decor, boutiques and artisans
Savory Pantry The Buffalo Co. Buckstaff Baths Rocket Fizz 100 Block Exchange
Gourmet gift baskets & edible essentials High quality men’s clothing & accessories Our only remaining traditional Largest selection of candy & soda
Pancake Shop thermal bathing facility ever found in one store! Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Beer Garden
Serving breakfast exclusively. Family American Art Gallery & Gifts Experience Deadhead-Brauhaus
owned & operated Tombstone Old Time Photos Lamar Bathhouse Local, regional, national & int’l artists Culture. Gin Joint-Live Music
3AM Gallery & Gifts Jack Knife Barbershop
Art gallery & gift shop Wild West, gangster portraits taken & Bathhouse Row Emporium All things barbering F REE PARK I N G
Silver Coconut processed while you wait Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre
Collegiate, boutique baby items, & Thai-Me Spa 400 Block Central Ave Daily dinner & live theatre 128 Exchange St Parking Deck
high end home accents
Pampering massage, skin treatments, Lauray’s Jewelers 800 Block Central Ave PA I D PARK I N G
nail & body services. Exquisite bridal, custom designs, &
The Humidor 2 HR Meters on Central Ave
Argentinian Coffee & Wine Bar revolutionary repairs Cigar Lounge
Legacy Fine Art Gallery
Argentinian delicacies, ultimate Red Sunflower Boutique Artwork by local & int’l artists
Buenos Aires bar experience! Women’s and girls’ clothing boutique Maxwell Blade’s Theatre of Magic
Magic & comedy for the whole family
BUBBALU’S BURGERS&DOGS The Mountain’s Edge
Arkansas’ largest retail knife store

Bubbalu’s Bodacious Burgers
Burgers, hot dogs & ice cream

Stella Mae’s…Out of the Ordinary
Retro inspired clothing for rockabilly
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
Bring home the wonder & beauty of nature
Oxygen bar to restore, relax & revive! National Park Duck Tours
Hot Springs Hat Co. Land & water tours on Lake Hamilton

Hats for men and women The Glitzy Girls by Bear Necessities

Spa Souvenirs & Gifts Upscale women’s boutique/

Unique & locally made/designed items. accessories, on-site handmade jewelry

The Ohio Club Renee’s
Since 1905, the oldest bar in Arkansas Women’s apparel, jewelry & home décor

Great food & live music 500 Block Central Ave
The Avenue

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

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

14 • The Springs • May 2020

#SupportSpaCity is Mutually Beneficial to

Businesses and the Community
Why are we doing this? CONTACT:
“#SupportSpaCity, A Buy One, Give One Business Information
Community Relief Program” is the new local Cole McCaskill or Mara Kuhn
COVID-19 relief initiative from the Greater Hot Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
Springs Chamber of Commerce, the Hot Springs Area [email protected]
Community Foundation (HSACF) and Cooperative [email protected] • 501-321-1700
Christian Ministries and Clinic (CCMC). Food Assistance Information/Application
This program is designed to quickly get cash in Kim Carter
the hands of local small businesses and to give grocery Cooperative Christian Ministries and Clinic
relief to those individuals who have experienced a loss [email protected] • 501-318-1153
or reduction of employment due to the COVID-19 Funding and Donations
health crisis. Hot Springs Area Community Foundation
People who want to support local businesses Joyce Whitfield, Executive Director
are encouraged to buy gift cards to their favorite local [email protected] • 501-620-4008
businesses through the website www.supportspacity. Donate here www.arcf.org/hsagiving
com/ knowing their purchase will go farther with the
help of a 1 to 1 match from the HSACF for those in need. It’s a great way to WHERE DO I PURCHASE GIFT CARDS?
support our community from home. Gift cards participating in this program can only be purchased on this website.
Gift Cards are available for purchase to locally owned small businesses SHOP NOW
on the website. Local businesses will receive 100% of the gift card proceeds
during this time when customers may be in short supply. HOW WILL I GET MY GIFT CARD?
“Many of our local businesses and consequently their employees are You will receive an email order confirmation immediately after your purchase on
facing challenging and unprecedented times and desperately need the help of our this site. It may come to your spam/junk folder in your email inbox. That email
local community to stay afloat as we navigate through this coronavirus crisis,” order confirmation will serve as your gift card until you go to the store(s) that you
said Chamber CEO Gary Troutman. purchased the gift card from. You will then present your confirmation to the store
“I’m proud that our staff at the Chamber in conjunction with local and you can redeem for products/services at that time. (Some stores may be closed
organizations HSACF and CCMC have collaborated on a plan to do that very temporarily due to the pandemic.)
thing. We hope that the community will greatly support SupportSpaCity.com and
breathe new life into our local businesses at a time when they need us the most by CAN I PURCHASE A GIFT CARD TO GIVE AS A GIFT TO SOMEONE
going to the website and participating in this program.” ELSE?
For every dollar in gift cards sold on the website, the HSACF will match Yes. Someone else would be able to redeem your purchase if they have your email
that dollar for dollar in donations to CCMC who will award grocery gift cards to order confirmation.
local employees who have lost their jobs or had a partial reduction in employment
due to the COVID-19 emergency. WHAT IS THE EXPIRATION DATE ON THE GIFT CARDS?
Kim Carter, CCMC, Executive Director, says that they have already Each store has a different gift card expiration policy and these gift cards will
started to see an increase in calls from persons impacted by recent events. conform to the store that you purchased the gift card. If you do not plan to redeem
“CCMC has always been dedicated to serving those who are marginalized your gift card for several months it may be best to contact the store to ask about
and underserved,” she said. “Working with the Greater Hot Springs Chamber their gift card expiration date policy.
of Commerce and the Hot Springs Area Community Foundation, we are ready
to help our families in the community who have experienced distress due to WHAT IF THE BUSINESS I PURCHASE A GIFT CARD TO GOES OUT
COVID-19 to have improved access to groceries. It is exciting to know that this OF BUSINESS?
program will also benefit our businesses who have also been profoundly impacted Participating businesses don’t intend to close. Hopefully, we won’t see any
by this crisis.” businesses permanently close due to the COVID-19 health issue, but it is possible.
The initial pool of matching funds was solicited primarily from donor If the business you purchased a gift card to closes permanently, please just know
advised fundholders with the Hot Springs Area Community Foundation and that your purchase helped keep them afloat and helped a family afford groceries.
community minded individuals within the community. All sales are final.
“Wanting to get the project off the ground quickly, we were pleased to
be able to raise the initial $25,000 matching funds within six days,” said Joyce WHAT ARE THE SPECIFICS FOR A BUSINESS TO PARTICIPATE?
Whitfield, Executive Director of HSACF. Please see the List Your Business page of this site for answers to eligibility/payment
“We feel like the project will take off and there will be many other questions.
citizens, organizations and larger businesses wanting to get involved now that
the gift cards are being sold. Our community members are known for pulling WHAT ARE THE DETAILS FOR THE GROCERY ASSISTANCE
together when others have been more affected than themselves. I’m personally PROGRAM?
pledging my federal stimulus check to the cause, and challenging those of us Please see the Apply for Assistance page of this site for answers.
who truly haven’t sensed the same sort of loss that others have, to help us with
#SupportSpaCity.” WHAT IS A 1 TO 1 MATCH?
Contributions to the matching assistance funds may be sent to Hot Springs For every dollar spent on gift cards to local businesses on this website, the Hot Springs
Area Community Foundation, #SupportSpaCity, PO Box 56, Hot Springs, AR Area Community Foundation will match a dollar in grocery assistance to someone in
71902, or be made online at www.arcf.org/hsagiving. Garland County who has lost part or all of their job due to the COVID-19 emergency.
Garland County residents can apply for grocery assistance on the website The initial pool of matching funds was solicited primarily from donor-advised
and must prove they are experiencing a loss or reduction in employment due to fundholders with the Hot Springs Area Community Foundation and community-
COVID-19. minded individuals within the community. The 1-to-1 match is guaranteed up to
SupportSpaCity is only open to businesses in the following categories $25,000 and as more funds are available. Anyone can donate to help grow the pool of
that have immediately been most effected by COVID-19: Bars/restaurants, matching funds at www.arcf.org/hsagiving.
Hospitality/Attractions, Retail, and Health and Beauty.
WHO IS PUTTING ON #SUPPORTSPACITY?
The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, the Hot Springs Area
Community Foundation and Cooperative Christian Ministries and Clinic.

The Springs • May 2020 • 15

16 • The Springs • May 2020 Karen Watson Reeves demonstrates two versions of Half-moon pose.
A stronger lower body will be a benefit of Half-Moon.

Yoga: The Benefits of
Half-Moon Pose

By Karen Watson Reeves
Ardha Chandrasana, the Sanskrit name for Half-Moon Pose, is a challenging

standing balance pose. And in case it looks a little intimidating, I included a second
photo of a modification that is also a very strong pose, even without the standing
balance aspect.

This pose is an energetic yoga posture that encourages the extension of
the torso in one direction and lifting the leg in another direction while reaching
the arm in yet another, like the shining moon in the night sky. To master this pose,
dedication, surrender, and a willingness to fall and laugh are important aspects.

If falling does not sound appealing as you begin to practice this pose,
standing next to a wall for the back side of the body to lean against is very helpful.
A block under the lower hand is another good aid. The laughter was not inherent for
me in this photo, as a loss of balance would have resulted in a tumble down West
Mountain!

A stronger lower body will be a benefit of Half-Moon. Legs, glutes, quads,
and hamstrings will all be strengthened. Sciatic pain may be relieved as the irritation
and inflammation of the sciatic nerve can be soothed. As in all standing balance
poses, Half-Moon also improves a sense of balance, bringing better coordination
and sense of mental and physical balance as one practices.

Standing balance poses require a great amount of focus and concentration,
so a calmer mind is a benefit of Half-Moon, and calm minds help achieve a happy
and positive outlook. Self-awareness and proprioception, knowing where one’s
body is in space, also grow with a practice of this pose.

This posture is graceful and helps to activate the opposing sides in the
body, much like the moon is the opposing light to the sun. Don’t be afraid to try it
(though maybe not on the edge of West Mountain for the first time), don’t be afraid
to fall or laugh or to modify. When you master the pose the first time, you will feel
like the moon shining in the dark sky.

Karen Watson Reeves has called Hot Springs home since 2006.  She
became a registered yoga teacher and a registered children’s yoga teacher in 2011. 
She has taught children and family yoga in many settings, and would welcome an
opportunity to help your family stay physically active during this time of quarantine.
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. www.TheYogaPlaceHS.com

Google “Play with Your Food” to find a wealth of ideas to create adorable
vegetable and fruit animals and flowers.

Flavor 101:
Play with Your Food!

By Eve Victory

With so many of us working from home or homeschooling or having a

little too much family time (wink wink,) it is difficult to come up with things to do

without involving hours of technological exploration, craft supplies or repurposing.

Here is an idea that will keep you all amused AND fed.

A number of years ago, several fruit carving artists began a trend to literally

“play” with food. Searching for just the right shaped yellow squash or eggplants,

they began to fashion animals and caricatures to amuse and entertain.

There are tons of websites that will show you how you can make adorably

cute vegetable and fruit animals and gorgeous flowers. There are books available on

Kindle that explain step by step how to make anything from a simple mouse radish Reaching out can be as easy as a call, text or letter sent to friends.
to even an artsy watermelon 3-D rose.

There are even websites that will teach you how to make kid and adult Happiness Actions:
friendly fruit and veggie snacks. This website -- https://www.naturespath.com/ Staying in Touch
en-us/recipes/fruit-vegetable-bug-snacks/ -- will show how to make adorable and
edible critters from veggies and dip. You can even turn a super simple homemade
bread recipe into an edible alligator or hedgehog masterpiece -- https://www.

foodnetwork.com/recipes/packages/baking-guide/bread-animals. By Christi Nation

Just google “play with your food” and you will begin a journey into “Family can extend far beyond one household.” – Michelle Meleen

giggling over all the images and publications and ideas out there. Be safe, everyone. These days, for obvious reasons, we are spending much more time at home. Are

A native New Yorker, Eve Victory has called Hot Springs home since 2003. you feeling cooped up? With us staying in place for the foreseeable future, it’s hard to stay
Working for years as an event and tradeshow planner and personal chef, Eve is in touch with those outside of our immediate family. Some are alone. Some need to have
currently the Hospitality and Tourism Instructor at National Park College. For others reach out to them. It’s easy to get into a habit when you are in one place for too long.
information on how to turn your education into a career in the second largest Here are some ideas of how to reach out while staying safe.
industry in Hot Springs, contact Eve at [email protected].
Until next time, here are your Happiness Actions:

1. Find – Look in your contacts section of your phone, address book, or

Facebook friends to see who you have not contacted in a long while.

2. Contact – Call, text, message or send a letter to those friends.

3. Fun Cards – Make fun cards to send. If you live with others, it can be an

activity together.

4. Good Thoughts – Choose friends and think good thoughts about them. Have

you ever thought about a friend and then the phone rings with that person on

the other end of the line? That’s called the Law of Attraction.

5. Volunteer – Jackson House has a program for contactless pick-up and delivery

for people in need. If you would like to get on the list to deliver, call JH at

501-623-4048.

6. Give – Choose a favorite charity and ask your friends to give to the same

cause.

7. Let us know on our Happiness Actions Facebook Page how you are staying

in touch extending beyond one household.

Christi Nation, author of Happiness Actions, is the President of Nation Training

& Development. NTD does customized corporate training, business coaching, conference

speaking, and special projects for businesses and nonprofits. Born and raised in Hot

Springs, Nation’s family goes back seven generations in Garland County. Visit Facebook:

Happiness Actions and Facebook: Nation Training & Development.

The Springs • May 2020 • 17

Do You Experience

Stress or STRESS? Focusing on things that are in our control helps bring comfort and
peace of mind during these times when so many parts of our lives are uncertain.
By Alison Crane
Usually an article will start with an introduction of a problem or issue and Six Ways to Evaluate What

then discuss how it affects something or someone. The article will then conclude with a We Can and Cannot Control
solution or tips on how to deal with the problem. Not this time.
By Alison Crane
Here are three strategies for reducing stress responses according to the American Over and over people are saying that they have never experienced anything
Psychological Association:
like the COVID-19 pandemic. Most do not have any comparable life experiences
1) Maintain a healthy social support network. and uncertainty has begun to take a physical and mental toll. The concerns people
2) Engage in regular physical exercise. are experiencing are valid.
3) Get an adequate amount of sleep each night (something I am struggling with
right now.) Wondering how to protect and support our families while seeing the
While there are more tips and strategies that can be very effective in managing shortages of certain common supplies can be worrisome. We have not been able to
stress, these three form critical building blocks for a healthy lifestyle and benefit both our visit family and friends like we are used to doing and then worrying that when we
mental and physical health. do see them, we could make them sick or they could make us sick. This back and
Stress affects every system of the body. Strong emotions and stress can affect forth of what ifs can overwhelm us and create anxiety.
the respiratory system by causing shortness of breath and rapid breathing which in turn
can trigger asthma or panic attacks. Chronic or constant stress can increase the risk for While so many things are out of our control, there are some things that we
hypertension, heart attack or stroke. Acute stress (stress that is momentary or short-term) can manage. Focusing on the things that can be controlled helps bring comfort and
can cause our bodies to go into “fight or flight” mode. While this response is a safety peace of mind. Right now, we have many limits on what we can and cannot do but
tool our body uses for self-protection, repeated acute stress or chronic stress can lead six things can be controlled.
to inflammation in the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and all the body’s other systems.
Since our body systems are all interlocked, repeated acute stress and persistent ~We can control our mind and body by keeping a healthy diet, exercising,
chronic stress can contribute to long-term problems. What is a natural defense getting enough sleep and maintaining self-care.
mechanism of our body to protect or help us during an emergency can lead to impairment
of communication between the immune system and the primary driver (hypothalamic- ~We can also regulate our homes by cleaning and organizing and deciding
pituitary-adrenal axis) of the endocrine system which is in charge of hormone production who can visit.
and release. This impaired communication has been linked to numerous physical and
mental health conditions, such as chronic fatigue, diabetes, obesity, depression and ~We can control how much and what types of media we consume,
immune disorders. including getting our information from reliable sources.
Stress is an unescapable part of life, but it does not have to control us. Using the
above strategies and more can be the difference between facing stress in a healthy way or ~We can utilize our resources and prepare for our family’s needs by
being overwhelmed and defeated by it. Being aware of the stressors in your life and how keeping two to four weeks of food on hand and maintaining a month’s supply of
they affect you can prevent health issues and bring a sense of peace by knowing what any medications we use.
actions you can take. For more information on stress management visit https://www.
uaex.edu/life-skills-wellness/aging/healthy/stress.aspx. ~We can take precautions and protect ourselves by regularly washing our
hands and avoiding touching our face while maintaining social distancing.
Don’t sweat the small stuff! Become aware of the stressors in your life and how they affect you.
~We can also protect others by staying home if sick and always covering
Contact the Garland County Extension office at 501-623-6841 or email acrane@ our coughs and sneezes plus cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.
uaex.edu for programming and resources on stress management and related health issues.
Evaluating what we can and cannot control is a mental health tool that
Alison Crane is a Family and Consumer Science Agent with the Garland County always serves us well, not just during a pandemic.
Extension Service. The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all
its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons without regard to race, color, May is National Mental Health Month. If you would like more information
sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital on maintaining good mental health or resources for help, contact the Garland County
or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Extension office 501-623-6841 or email [email protected]. Follow on Facebook
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Coping with Anxiety

By Michelle Crandell

“I spend days in my

head just running around,

scaring myself for no good Valuing Your Own Wisdom
reason.”

Anxiety: a fearful

reaction to what we believe By Peggy Lindsey

is reality. Fear (anxiety/run Have you ever

and hide) is one of three encountered individuals who

emotions a person can have just had to tell you what they

if they believe they are being thought you should do and

threatened. presumed to know what was

The other two best for you? Perhaps you even

are anger (fight/protect) welcomed such consideration

and detachment (freeze/ as you struggled to discern for

withdraw). These biological yourself which option to take.

reactions happen in the blink Although their hearts may

of an eye, holdovers from be in the right place, no one

caveman days. can accurately guide us better

Anxiety responses: than our innate wisdom.

Increased vigilance, insomnia, When we neglect to tap into our own knowledge for insight and direction, we

agitation, headaches, worry, find ourselves calling on others for answers. Maybe we are fearful and just can’t think

difficulty concentrating, heart palpitations, stomach upset, exhaustion and other clearly. Or perhaps we even doubt our own personal truths about who we are and what
physical symptoms.
we stand for.
“Simplemindedness,” “either/or” thinking, suspicion of others “not in my
When we are unsure of what we need or how to respond, the answers always
tribe,” willingness to blindly follow a person we believe will protect us.
lie in our inner wisdom. It knows exactly who we are at the core of our being as well as
Mental health problems. Anxiety Disorder diagnoses include: every detail of our purpose and mission in life. When we explore the deepest recesses of
Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic our heart and soul for all that we need, our wisdom will pave the way, smoothing the road
Stress Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder.
ahead of us.
Self-doubt. We imagined some future situation, then tell ourselves we
As S.K. Logsdon stated, “Trusting the resolve in my heart is but a stepping stone
couldn’t cope with it. Not true.
to the future I now see clearly.”
Perception is everything. Believing life is threatening when there is no
Containing all the awareness and discernment we need, this element of self is
imminent danger creates mental health problems. We can choose how we think. there whether we acknowledge it or not. Yet, when we can truly value and honor our inner
When it comes to anxiety, “I have met the enemy…and he is me.”
wisdom, we develop a deepening trust in knowing we can easily make choices for our
The good news? We can learn to pay attention to our thoughts and change highest good. So, when you need answers, let yourself be the authority!
them for the better. You can become a person who just doesn’t scare easily.
About Peggy Lindsey - After a successful career in the corporate world,
Michelle Crandell, LCSW, Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, provides Peggy has chosen to follow her passion of assisting others through coaching, healing
counseling services in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She has 41 years’ experience as and teaching. Peggy is a Certified Life Coach with specialties in Transformational Life
a therapist and educator.
Coaching, Law of Attraction and Spiritual Discovery and Expansion, a gifted Teacher and

Practitioner of Arcing Light Energy Healing, and is one of only two Teachers of Teachers

Re-evaluating Our Lives in the United States. 
Her beautiful connection with the angelic realm is evident as she works side
by side with them in all her sessions. Peggy offers Angel readings for those who wish to

By Peggy Lindsey receive their loving guidance on a personal level. She mentors those who wish to expand

The Corona Virus has turned our lives upside down these past few weeks, and transform as they discover their true Selves. She created her business On Angels’
forcing us to shift inward, physically isolated, leaving us very aware of our own Wings Healing and Coaching in 2012 and currently practices in Sedona, Arizona. She
thoughts and feelings. It is easy to move through our daily routines without much can be reached at 928-273-8447. For more info, visit www.onangelswingshealing.com.

consideration when keeping to a strict schedule, but what happens when we have

time on our hands? Perhaps we have been given an incredible gift . . . the chance

to re-evaluate our lives.

Let’s ask some important questions to take a good assessment of where we

are. What is working? What isn’t? Are we happy? Do our relationships nurture

us? Do we live purposefully, or are we going through the motions? Are we engaged

with life, or is life just passing us by? Do others value us? And more importantly,

do we value ourselves?

As we search to find true meaning and fulfillment in life’s journey, we must

determine if we are ready to make new choices. Are we committed to take the first

step into uncharted territory? When it becomes too uncomfortable to remain where

we are, we will make that move. Our spirit whispers from within urging us to make

changes that will enhance our life experience. Whether in health, relationships,

career, finances, etc., we have the chance to raise the bar.

You see, we are changing. No longer are we content to just settle, so we

begin to search for what we now know we truly deserve. As Nelson Mandela once

shared, “There is no passion to be found in settling for a life that is less than the one

you are capable of living.”

So, as this storm passes, may you emerge, filled with clarity and motivation,

prepared to make the choice to live your life in fullness and in joy! The Springs • May 2020 • 19

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