July 2020

2 • The Springs • July 2020

About Our Cover... The Springs • July 2020 • 3

Eli Vega’s Renditions

We’d like to thank Eli Vega for this
month’s cover art. His imaginative rendition
of Henry Tanner’s “Banjo Lesson” reminds
us to think outside the box to find inspiration,
creativity and humor in all aspects of life.
Welcome to “The Springs Magazine”
family, Eli. We look forward to seeing your
completed project!
About Eli…

Eli Vega majored in art for three
years at Texas Tech University. During
those years of art exploration, he learned
about the masters of the art world. So, he
is very familiar with famous artists and
famous paintings.   

One of Vega’s latest projects
is the creation of 40 of his photographic renditions of
famous paintings, which fall into three categories. Some will look very similar to
the original paintings. Some will be a mixture of “old” and “new,” meaning some
aspects of the photo will have hints of the original painting, while some aspects will
be modern day. And some will simply be modern-day renditions.

Vega teaches Beginning Digital Photography, Intermediate Digital
Photography, and Right Brain Photography, which piggy-backs on his book by the
same name. He also offers 1-on-1 and small group field lessons.

He also does photographic work for the local hospitality, real estate, and
restaurant industries.

“Rosie the Riveter” - J. Howard Miller. “Erin the Riveter” - Eli Vega.
Last October, Vega saw The Avenue restaurant in Hot Springs from across

the street and photographed it at night. He explains that the scene reminded him
of the famous painting by Edward Hopper, Nighthawks. With that in mind, he
contacted the owners of the Waters Hotel and asked permission to create his own
rendition of that famous painting. He pulled together three people he knew and
asked them to be his models.

Once he completes his 40 renditions of famous paintings (he has completed
15 already), he plans to have a public slide show about the project, write and publish
a table top book about it, and then begin plans for a traveling art show in galleries
throughout Arkansas and other states.

“Painter’s Mother” - Eli Vega. “Whistler’s Mother” - James McNeill.
Vega considers himself very lucky in that he has great support for his project

from several folks in Hot Springs, including City Manager, Bill Burrough, the
Director of Business Development at the Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce,
Shannon LaDuke, city board director Becca Clark, the Hot Springs Hat Shop, Hot
Springy Dingy costume shop, and the Pocket Theatre.

So, stay tuned for future updates on Vega’s RFP project—Renditions of
Famous Paintings. Until then, here are just a couple of examples of his completed
works. Enjoy! For more information, email Vega at [email protected], or
visit www.eliveganet.

Click Donate Now Garland County Library reopens the book sale room and will once again accept
donations from the public with certain caveats.

Friends of the Garland
County Library Reopen
Used Book Sale Room

By Paul Kagebein
The Friends of the Garland County Library resumed operations on

Wednesday, July 1st. The used book sale room located in the southwest corner of the
Garland County Library will reopen and donations from the public will be accepted,
with caveats.

Volunteers with the Friends of the Library request all donations of materials
made to the library be contained in non-returnable boxes or bags and taken to the
library’s main entrance.

Peggy Young, President of the Board of the Friends of the Library, said,
“We are happy to be able to reopen the book sale room. We have a large selection
of books, magazines, DVDs, audiobooks, tapes, and more available for purchase.
We’ve been working hard to restock the sale room with donations made before the
library closed. Please stop by and help us support the library.”

Young also notes that all donations made to the library will be quarantined
for at least 72 hours before being handled by the volunteers.

All donations made to the library are tax-deductible and proceeds from
sales benefit the library’s special programming. The large annual Friends of the
Library sale usually held in the spring is tentatively being planned for this fall,
depending on guidelines and recommendations from the Health Unit and county
officials.

More information about the library’s services and resources can be found
online at www.gclibrary.com or by calling the library at 501-623-4161. The Library
is located at 1427 Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Paul Kagebein is the Adult Services Programmer and movie aficionado at
the Garland County. For more information about library collections, hours, special
events, programs, or services, visit www.gclibrary.com or call 501-623-4161 or
501-922-4483. Follow the library on Facebook: Garland County Library.

4 • The Springs • July 2020

Hotel Hale’s Happy Hour Thursday - Sunday features
specialty drinks and tasty bar bites.

“Best Bartenders in Hot Springs!”

Hotel Hale, located at 341 Central Ave., is home to a gorgeous restaurant,
Eden—which features a full-service bar, tended by Turner and Susie—deemed by
guests as Hot Springs’s best bartenders.

Guests have raved in reviews and in person about Eden’s crafty bartender
Turner, and Susie’s incredible customer service. Together, they make up Eden’s
bartending team, and Hotel Hale’s guest reviews suggest they can’t get enough. 

“Great Old Fashions!” “Best bartenders in Hot Springs!” “Loved the bar!”
are all things people have said about their experiences in Eden.

Hotel Hale serves a delightful Happy Hour Thursday–Sunday from 3–6pm
with discount drinks, offering guests two new drink specials every week along with
delicious bar bites. They have featured drinks like the Hibiscus Margarita and
their new honey-lavender cocktail, Lavender Fields Forever. Guests also love the
Caprese Flatbread to accompany their discount drinks!

Don’t miss the incredible bar at Eden in Hotel Hale on Bathhouse Row,
serving Happy Hour Thursday–Sunday from 3–6pm.

For more information, visit the website Hotel Hale, follow them on
Facebook: Hotel Hale, or call 501-760-9010.

Visitors Uncover Two Large Finds

at Crater of Diamonds State Park

Confirmation of two large diamonds found at Crater of Diamonds State

Park made for a busy week at the park, one of the only places in the world where

the public can search for diamonds in their original volcanic source.

Dr. Mindy Pomtree of Benton, AR,

found her diamond in June when she spotted

a glittering pebble on top of

the ground. She put the stone

in a pocket and continued

searching, not knowing what

it was. “I kept feeling of my

pocket throughout the day to

make sure it was still there. I didn’t know if it

was a diamond but thought it looked cool, and

it was definitely shiny!”

Dr. Mindy Pomtree named her Pomtree later took the stone to a

6.39 ct. diamond “Serendipity.” jeweler who confirmed she had indeed found a

genuine diamond. Park Superintendent Caleb

Howell arranged for her to return to the park to have it weighed and registered.

Howell confirmed that at 6.39 carats, about the size of a pumpkin seed, it is one of

the biggest diamond finds in several years.

Many visitors choose to name the diamonds they find at the park. Pomtree

chose to name her gem Serendipity, noting that she was lucky to have found it.

William “David” Dempsey from Athens, AL, was wet sifting with his

youngest daughter when he found the diamond. “I was running my finger through

some gravel I had just sifted, and the diamond popped right out. My son had come

over to tell me lunch was ready, and he saw it at the same time I did.”

Dempsey named his gem the Dempsey-Ducharme Diamond, as a tribute

to his family’s unforgettable experience at the park. He plans to have the diamond

examined and appraised before deciding whether to keep or sell it.

Located on Arkansas Hwy. 301 in Murfreesboro, admission to the park’s

diamond search area is currently limited to 800 tickets per day, due to COVID-19

restrictions. Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at www.

CraterofDiamondsStatePark.com, to ensure access. The Springs • July 2020 • 5

Mind control, robotic limbs, night vision: new exhibition, Bionic Me, highlights Featured artist, Jim Heinley’s work includes (top) Notting Hill London - oil,
inventions that enhance the human experience at Mid-America Museum. and (below) Water Tanks #1 -oil.

Bionic Me is now open at Artists’ Workshop Hosts
Mid-America Museum July Virtual Gallery Walk

Control a computer using the power of your mind, race against a Paralympian, Artists’ Workshop Gallery at 610A Central Avenue, in Hot Springs, is
and see how a bionic eye works in Bionic Me, now open at Mid-America Science Museum excited to announce that Jim Heinley will be the featured artist for the month of
until October 4, 2020. July. In addition, the gallery is hosting a special event of small works by its artists,
“6 x 6 for 36.”
Created by Scitech in Perth, Australia, and produced by Imagine Exhibitions,
Bionic Me explores the inventive and ingenious medical and industrial breakthroughs that Jim Heinley and his wife, Ann, moved to Hot Springs Village four years
have helped enhance the human experience, and contains both hands-on and full-body ago, after having spent most of their lives in the Dallas area. After a successful
experiences. career in menswear, Jim redirected his talents to advertising and promotion. Jim is
a self-taught artist who always enjoyed drawing but never took the time to tackle
“From climbing into an exoskeleton to see what you can do with enhanced any major projects until after retirement.
strength to flying a virtual jetpack, this exhibition is packed with full-body experiences,”
said Diane LaFollette, Executive Director at Mid-America Science Museum. With encouragement from Ann and others, he took up painting. He enjoys
taking real life pictures and interpreting them in his unique style onto canvas. His
“There’s also a great mix of interactive and problem-solving experiences focusing particular areas of interest are urban scenes and unusual architecture, using an
on technology that helps us to overcome our natural limits. This is our inaugural exhibit impressionistic style of painting.
in our new gallery and has been very popular with our visitors! It has over 20 unique
exhibits that explore how technology has enhanced and augmented our life experience. We Featured miniatures artists for July are Dianne Morgan and Jim Reimer.
have also partnered with CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs, National Park Medical Center, and “6 x 6 for 36” is an opportunity for art enthusiasts to pick up original
National Park College to demonstrate how this technology is being used on Hot Springs,” works of art by the gallery’s talented artists for an amazingly low price. Each
said LaFollette. original 6” x 6” work of art is ready to hang or display, for the special price of only
$36 each. These works were donated by the artists as a fundraiser for the gallery,
Visitors to Bionic Me will be encouraged to think about the potential of clever to help compensate for the loss of sales during the pandemic. All funds raised will
technology and how it can change people’s experiences and interactions with the world go to Artists’ Workshop Gallery, a non-profit organization and the oldest gallery
around them. in Hot Springs.
The gallery continues to maintain limited hours due to COVID-19: Thur-
For example, visitors will be able to use the power of their mind to move a ball, Sun, Noon. to 5:00 p.m. Although the gallery will not be participating in a live
which can create possibilities for people with mobility impairments. Or use a gesture gallery walk for the first Friday in July, they invite you to view their virtual gallery
interface to manipulate a robot arm, use night vision to see in the dark or explore how walk, featuring the works of all their artists, at Facebook: Artists Workshop Gallery.
technology can provide camouflage and make you invisible.

“There’s so much for the whole family to experience, enjoy, learn and be surprised
by. It’s such a unique exhibition and one the whole family will love.”

Tom Zaller of Imagine Exhibitions states, “Imagine Exhibitions is proud to
partner with Scitech to bring Bionic Me to Mid-America Science Museum. This highly
interactive exhibition gives visitors the opportunity to experience the multitude of ways
that technology has enhanced human capability—and may just inspire the future engineers
of tomorrow to continue to find innovative solutions to every day challenges.”

Come discover the technologic wonders of Bionic Me, open Tuesday-Saturday to
the public from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 1-5 pm for a limited engagement through
October, 4th 2020.

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

COVID-19 Do-It-Yourself hair styles courtesy of fashion aficionado,
Hot Springs’ very own, David Rose.

6 • The Springs • July 2020

The Hospice Doctor’s Widow:
A Journal

By Erin Wood
Caregivers of those facing serious illnesses and entering hospice

during the pandemic are especially vulnerable and threadbare, and need
messages of courage and peace. Little Rock author Jennifer A. O’Brien has
been spending her time in isolation doing all she can to ensure encouraging
messages are available and received, providing workshops, creating resources,
and connecting caregivers throughout this time of social distancing.

In her advocacy work as well as in her book—The Hospice Doctor’s
Widow: A Journal—O’Brien supports those facing death as well as normalizing
and encouraging dialogue about end of life for all of us. The dispatches she
shares come from a place of knowing.

A love story and practical guide in one, O’Brien’s book began as a
digital art journal. It chronicles the time in her marriage when her husband—a
hospice doctor who spent a 40-year career of caregiving for others—was
diagnosed with advanced, metastatic cancer.

What began as O’Brien’s visceral, self-care compulsion within days
of diagnosis became handwritten notes, colorful collages, and layered images
revealing the raw, luminescent reflections of a caregiver-turned-widow coming
to understand survivorship. Beyond the practical guidance and solace offered by
an insider, this book reminds us how to live presently during our darkest hours,
honor grief, and discover—even after devastating loss—ways to forge forward.

The Hospice Doctor’s Widow: A Journal by Jennifer A. O’Brien is an
8 x 10 premium color hardback book. It is available for order 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).

Justus Gallery Hosts Summer
Selection of Artists

Justus Fine Art Gallery will continue its Summer Series with a selection of The Springs • July 2020 • 7
work by Michael Ashley, Dustyn Bork, Beverly Buys, Susan Chambers, Matthew
Hasty, Robyn Horn, Dolores Justus, John Lasater, Dennis McCann, Linda Palmer,
Sammy Peters, Sandra Sell, Gene Sparling, Rebecca Thompson, and others.

Justus Fine Art Gallery is located at 827 A Central Avenue in Hot Springs.
For more information, call 501-321-2335 or visit online at justusfineart.com.

8 • The Springs • July 2020

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.

4 Legends to Highlight Hot Springs Baseball Weekend
August 14 – 15

Personal appearances by four pitcher and a fan favorite during his

baseball legends will highlight the playing days, ‘The Mad Hungarian’

Third Annual Hot Springs Baseball has entertained Baseball Weekend fans

Weekend, August 14 – 15 at the Hot tremendously.”

Springs Convention Center. All four players will participate

The weekend was postponed in panels, question-and-answer sessions

from its scheduled May celebration and autograph sessions with the public.

because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dozens of baseball legends

“All the Baseball Weekend came to Hot Springs in the early years

events are absolutely free, and the of the 20th Century to train on the

public is welcome for all of them,” said city’s mountain trails and “boil out” the

Visit Hot Springs CEO Steve Arrison. residue of the off-season in the city’s

“We have arranged for proper social world-famous thermal waters.

distancing during all of the events in Hot Springs became known

Horner Hall at the Convention Center, as The Birthplace of Major League

and face covering will be mandatory at Baseball Spring Training because of

all our events. the presence of scores of future Hall of

“It’s going to be a great Hall of Famer Ted Simmons, Hall of Famer Lee Smith, Hall of Famer Steve Carlton and Famers up into the 1940s and early ‘50s.
weekend for fans. In addition to our Al (The Mad Hungarian) Hrabosky will be on hand for autographs and discussion. For more information about
four baseball legends — Hall of Famer
Hot Springs Baseball Weekend, call

Ted Simmons, Hall of Famer Lee Smith, Hall of Famer Steve Carlton and Al (The Steve Arrison at 501-321-2027, or visit Facebook: Hot Springs Baseball Weekend.

Mad Hungarian) Hrabosky — we’ll have a groundbreaking for the new youth baseball The schedule for the weekend:

complex at historic Majestic Park and a really great Major League Baseball photo Friday, August 14

exhibit. It’ll be a baseball lover’s dream.” • 6:00pm Groundbreaking at Majestic Park, new youth baseball facility at Carson

“Steve Carlton, Ted Simmons and Al Hrabosky are returning for this year’s and Belding Streets, featuring Carlton, Smith, Simmons Hrabosky along with local

Baseball Weekend because of the overwhelming response to their appearances at last dignitaries.

year’s Baseball Weekend,” Arrison said. “It turned out that the fans who attended last Saturday, August 15

year did not have sufficient time to finish their discussions with these baseball legends, • 10:00pm PicturingAmerica’s Pastime, National Baseball Hall of Fame Photography

so we thought we would bring them back for more opportunities for the fans to discuss exhibit opens to the public (Convention Center Exhibit Hall Concourse)

baseball in the past and the present. • 10:00pm Baseball Card Show (Convention Center Plaza Lobby)

“The addition of Chicago Cubs legend and former Cardinal Lee Smith should • 10:00pm Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) Meeting (Room 102)

really take those conversations to the next level.” • 1:00pm Ted Simmons and Al Hrabosky: A Conversation (Horner Hall)

Smith is known as one of the greatest relief pitchers of all time, and Carlton • 2:00pm Autograph Session with Ted Simmons and Al Hrabosky (Horner Hall)

is recognized as one of the greatest pitchers of all time, Arrison said. • 2:00pm Panel on Hot Springs’ Baseball History (Horner Hall to be determined)

Simmons was elected to the Hall of Fame earlier this year, and his installation • 3:00pm The Evolution of Pitching with Hall of Fame Pitching Legends Lee

ceremony will be held in 2021. Smith and Steve Carlton (Horner Hall)

“Al Hrabosky is returning for his third Baseball Weekend. A great Cardinal • 4:45:00pm Autograph Session with Lee Smith and Steve Carlton (Horner Hall)

The Springs • July 2020 • 9

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 Fordyce Bathhouse Special events. Submarine sandwich shop
Kilwins Nat’l Park Visitor Center & museum The Porterhouse Steak and Seafood
National Park Aquarium Since 1947, chocolates, ice cream & more Quapaw Baths & Spa Prime-only steaks and seafood cuisine 1000 Block Central Ave
Freshwater & saltwater fish, frogs, Earthbound Trading Company Thermal pools & baths, plus luxurious Copper Penny Pub
tortoises, & lizards Unique apparel, accessories & home decor spa services Irish pub, food, beer, big screen TVs Will’s Cinnamon Shop
Rolando’s Restaurante Vault 723 Homemade, totally from scratch
Latin American fare. Full bar & patio 300 Block Central Ave Ozark Bathhouse Timeless Vault Dining cinnamon rolls
GR8 Escapes Arkansas Cultural center, open on weekends Downtowner Marketplace
Escape room. Discover clues & solve Vendors in one location with home GRATEFUL HEAD
puzzles. Ages 12 & up The Buffalo Co. Buckstaff Baths decor, boutiques and artisans
Savory Pantry High quality men’s clothing & accessories Our only remaining traditional Rocket Fizz 100 Block Exchange
Gourmet gift baskets & edible essentials thermal bathing facility Largest selection of candy & soda
Pancake Shop ever found in one store! Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Beer Garden
Serving breakfast exclusively. Family Tombstone Old Time Photos Lamar Bathhouse American Art Gallery & Gifts Experience Deadhead-Brauhaus
owned & operated Local, regional, national & int’l artists Culture. Gin Joint-Live Music
3AM Gallery & Gifts Wild West, gangster portraits taken & Bathhouse Row Emporium Jack Knife Barbershop
Art gallery & gift shop processed while you wait All things barbering F REE PARK I N G
Silver Coconut Thai-Me Spa 400 Block Central Ave Hot Springs Bathhouse Dinner Theatre
Collegiate, boutique baby items, & Daily dinner & live theatre 128 Exchange St Parking Deck
high end home accents Pampering massage, skin treatments, Lauray’s Jewelers
nail & body services. Exquisite bridal, custom designs, & 800 Block Central Ave PA I D PARK I N G

Argentinian Coffee & Wine Bar revolutionary repairs The Humidor 2 HR Meters on Central Ave
Cigar Lounge
Argentinian delicacies, ultimate Red Sunflower Boutique Legacy Fine Art Gallery
Buenos Aires bar experience! Women’s and girls’ clothing boutique Artwork by local & int’l artists
Maxwell Blade’s Theatre of Magic
BUBBALU’S BURGERS&DOGS The Mountain’s Edge Magic & comedy for the whole family
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.

The “Real” World... UPDATE ON REAL ESTATE IN HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS
We have a very unique and frustrating problem. We have You may think that’s a great problem to

Buyers (several cash) who are looking for homes and we don’t have have, but it’s not!

enough property listed. We feel we’re disappointing our Buyers

We currently have Buyers from $70,000 to $1,500,000. because we can’t find a home for them. If you are

thinking of selling your home, land, condo, etc.

Kelly & Wayne please call Team Thomason.
10 •TThhoemSparsinogns • July 2020 We love our job and helping our clients -

please allow us to help you.

Are You a Treasure Hunter? Looky Here!

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!

Feelin Groovy will be at the Beehive in Hot Springs Village on Escents. 1700 Central. Call 501-701-4313.   OPEN Wed-Sat.  10am to 5pm.
July 17th from 7pm-9pm for their “Summer of Love” concert The Springs • July 2020 • 11
featuring groovy songs from the 60s and 70s.  You are encouraged

to dress up in your grooviest 60s outfit and join the fun! 
Reservations are recommended!

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
Landmark Building SixtyOne Celsius The Parlour Willis & Son Roofing
Full-service communication firm Metaphysical shop Superior Senior Care Roofing contractor
Anchor In-home care services
200 Block Ouachita Ave Beverly’s Casual Shop HIgh-end body piercing studio 3B’s Bar & Grill 700 Block West Grand Ave
Women’s boutique Just Swanky Consignment Boutique Dive bar, pool tables
Upscale resale shop Merritt Wholesale Distributors Riley Art Glass Studio
Lavish Boutique Stroope Tire, Inc. Food service distributor Glass blowing, gallery & demos
Stylish & trendy women’s boutique Tire dealer & repair shop 400 Block Ouachita Ave
800 Block West Grand Ave
Starlite Club OLDE CROW Mariposa Design
Private Club 21+ Bar, pool tables + Vintage decor, design Grand Lagniappe Shoppe
M&M Travel Consultants Women’s apparel & Tea Room
SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint Vacations & adventures
Lunch & dinner; entertainment RILEY ART GLASS STUDIO
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

Position Open for Festival & Programming Coordinator

The Hot Springs Area Culture Alliance, (HSACA) a non-profit organization with the mission to celebrate, advocate, and promote the arts in Hot Springs, Arkansas,
is seeking a Festival and Programming Coordinator. This part-time contract position will be the key management leader for Arts & The Park, a ten-day celebration of the arts
held annually in the spring that showcases local and statewide artists and includes gallery walk, virtual studio tours, and community-partnered events.

The Festival and Programming Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the administration of Arts & The Park and other HSACA programming events
throughout the year. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach for Arts & The Park.

For more information or to submit a resume, please email [email protected].

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 3. Supervise and collaborate with committees and volunteers.
4. Planning and implementation of festival and programming budget.
1) Board Governance: Works with board in order to fulfill the organization 5. Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations and utilize
mission; to celebrate, advocate, and promote the Arts & Culture of Hot Springs, AR.
those relationships to strategically enhance HSACA’s Mission.
• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and attending 6. Engage in fundraising, corporate sponsorship attainment, grant writing, and
Board meetings and preparing festival and programming reports.
developing other revenues.
2) Financial Performance and Viability: Develops resources sufficient to 7. Oversee marketing (including but not limited to newspaper and magazine press
ensure the financial health of the festival and additional programming.
releases, social media marketing, and website) and other communications
• Responsible for fundraising and developing other revenues necessary to efforts.
support festival and programming. 8. Oversee festival and programming committee meetings.
9. The ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and weekends.
• Responsible for the fiscal integrity of Arts & The Park, to include 10. Other duties as assigned.
submission to the Board of a proposed festival and programming budget,
and coordinating with the organization Treasurer to produce monthly Professional Qualifications Needed
financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the
organization. • Transparent and high integrity leadership.
• Nonprofit management or festival planning experience a plus.
• Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating • Experience and skill in working with a Board of Directors.
within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and • Ability to effectively communicate the organization’s mission to donors,
maintenance of the festival and programming in a positive financial
position. volunteers and the overall community.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and collaborate with Board and volunteers.
3) Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with the Board to ensure the • A history of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving
mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning, and community outreach.
financial results.
• Responsible for implementation of HSACA’s programs that carry out the • Active fundraising experience. Excellent donor relations skills and understanding
organization’s mission.
of the funding community.
• Responsible for the enhancement of HSACA’s image by being active and • Previous success in establishing relationships with individuals and
visible in the community and by working closely with other professional,
civic, and private organizations. organizations of influence including funders, partner agencies, and volunteers.
• Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program
4) Organization Operations: Oversees and implements appropriate resources
to ensure that the operations of the organization are fulfilled efficiently and smoothly. development, and task facilitation.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis,
Actual Job Responsibilities
decision making, and reporting.
1. Report to and work closely with the Executive Director and Board of • Strong written and oral communication skills.
Directors to enhance fundraising and to increase the overall visibility of • Strong public speaking ability.
HSACA. • Strong work ethic with a high degree of energy.
 
2. Responsible for effective administration and coordination of Arts & The
Park operations.

12 • The Springs • July 2020

Whole grains are products made from 100% of the entire grain kernel
– the bran, germ and endosperm.

Refined grains have been milled, a process that removes the bran and germ.

Make Half Your
Grains Whole!

By Alison Crane
When trying to eat a balanced diet, MyPlate has recommendations

depending on age, sex, and level of physical activity. Any food made from wheat,
rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or another cereal grain is a grain product. While
amounts needed vary based on individual need, what does not vary is making at
least half our grains whole.

Grains are divided into two subgroups: Whole Grains and Refined Grains.
• Whole grains are products made from 100% of the entire grain
kernel – the bran, germ and endosperm. These parts of the whole
grain contain naturally occurring nutrients that can reduce the risk of
chronic diseases and help manage your weight.
• Refined grains have been milled, a process that removes the bran and
germ. This is done to give grains a finer texture and improve their
shelf life, but it also removes dietary fiber, iron, and many B vitamins.

Refined grains will often be enriched to replace the B vitamins and iron,
but they do not add back the fiber. When compared to refined grains, whole grains
take longer to digest because your body works to break down all the parts and
nutrients found in these products.

A slower digestion time also promotes better blood glucose and insulin
levels plus leaves you feeling satisfied longer. Examples of whole grains include
whole-wheat flour, bulgur (cracked wheat), oatmeal, whole cornmeal, and brown rice.

When you are looking for whole grain foods look for foods that have the
whole grain stamp. If the stamp says 100% whole grain, then all the grain products
must be whole grain and provide at least 16 grams per serving. A basic whole grain
stamp must contain at least 8 grams of whole grains.

Not all products will have the whole grain label on them. Read the ingredients
list and choose products that list a whole grain ingredient first. Also, keep in mind that
color is not a perfect indicator. Brown foods can contain molasses, food coloring or
other ingredients that give the appearance of being a whole grain product.

Finally, educate yourself on watch words – multi-grain, 100% wheat or
stone ground does not automatically make a food whole grain.

If you would like to learn more about how to increase whole grains in
your diet, use this link for the handout, Whole Grains for Health-https://www.uaex.
edu/publications/pdf/FCS816.pdf or visit our website www.uaex.edu for healthy
cooking and recipes. Like our Facebook page Garland Extension Home Life for
more ways to be healthy or call 501-623-6841.

Alison Crane is a Family and Consumer Science Agent with the Garland
County 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, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national
origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or
any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. 

The Springs • July 2020 • 13

Flavor 101:
Beat the Heat on the Cheap!

By Eve Victory
With social distancing in place, being outside is key to having some serious

family fun. With our high temps though, comes a serious need to keep cool.
• Remember, the following tips:
• Stay hydrated.
• Keep air moving.
• Get out of direct sun.
• Eat cool foods.

Enjoy your cool summer treats and share some quality time making them. 
Be safe.

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].

What You Need to Make
Strawberry Gelato

You will be happy to know that one thing you DON’T need is an ice cream Here is something to wet your whistle regarding that last tip. Make up a quick and
maker. All you have to have is:
inexpensive batch of strawberry gelato - and no you don’t need a machine.
• Heavy Bottomed, Medium Saucepan https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-gelato-strawberry-no-machine/
• 2 Medium Bowls
• Electric Mixer Strawberry Gelato**
• Wooden Spoon/Spatula
• Fine Sieve Ingredients
• Loaf Pan • 2 cups (16floz/450ml) whole milk
• Measuring cups and Spoons • 4 large egg yolks, room temperature
How to Make Strawberry Gelato • 3/4 cup (6oz/170g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (8floz/225ml) heavy whipping cream (36%)
No ice cream machine, just these simple steps. Here’s a basic rundown of • 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
what you’ll be doing in this Strawberry Gelato recipe. (See the full recipe** with • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
measurements>>>>>>>>) • 1 1/4 cups (6oz/170g) strawberries, pureed
• 1 tablespoon sugar
1. Pour the milk into a heavy-bottom saucepan and heat over medium-low until
it comes to a gentle simmer. Instructions
1. In a heavy-bottom saucepan, add the milk. Place over medium-low heat until
2. While the milk is heating, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until it comes to a gentle simmer.
smooth. Add some of the hot liquid to the egg yolks and whisk as you go. 2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until smooth.
This is called tempering. Then, pour the warmed egg mixture back into the Temper the eggs by slowly pouring in the hot milk mixture while whisking
same saucepan. continuously. Pour this custard back into the same saucepan and place over
low heat.
3. Over low heat, cook the custard while stirring frequently with a wooden 3. Cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon for roughly 6-8 minutes or
spoon for roughly 6-8 minutes or until the custard has thickened slightly and until the custard has thickened slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Do not
coats the back of a spoon. Do not bring to a boil or it will curdle. bring to a boil or it will curdle. (See tips above about saving curdled custard)
4. Pour the mixture through a fine sieve into a clean bowl and let cool down at
4. Pour the custard through a sieve and into a clean bowl. Let it cool completely room temperature, stirring every 5 minutes or so. Add in salt and vanilla to
down at room temperature, stirring every 5 minutes or so, or place it over an the custard and mix. To cool the custard quickly place the custard in an ice
ice bath to cool quickly. Once completely cooled, cover and refrigerate until bath (see video above). Once completely cooled, cover and refrigerate until
very cold, at least 4 hours or overnight. very cold, at least 4 hours or overnight.
5. When the custard base is cold, begin to whip the cream on high speed until
5. Now that you have your cold custard base begin to whip the heavy cream on stiff peaks form.
high speed until stiff peaks form. 6. Gently fold the custard base into the whipped cream until smooth and
thickened. Don't beat or you will deflate the whipped cream.
6. Gently fold the cold custard base into the whipped cream until smooth. Avoid 7. Stir together the pureed strawberries and sugar until the sugar has dissolved.
beating as it will deflate the whipped cream. Then, stir this into the gelato base.
8. Pour the gelato into a loaf pan or any freezer-safe container and place it in
7. Stir together the pureed fresh strawberries (frozen can also be used, just the freezer. Now, after 30-60 minutes go in a whip it up to break up the ice
make sure they’re not completely frozen when pureed!) and sugar until the crystals. Do this roughly 2-3 times until it thickens up (see video for step by
sugar has dissolved. Then add this strawberry mixture into the gelato base for step).
perfect strawberry flavor. 9. Allow freezing for another 4-5 hours or until frozen before scooping. If hard
to scoop allow the gelato to sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes until it
8. Pour the gelato into a loaf pan or any freezer-safe container and place it in softens slightly.
the freezer. Now, you have to go in after 30-60 minutes to whip it up to break 10. Cover well and store in the freezer for up to 6 weeks.
up the ice crystals. Do this roughly 2-3 times until it thickens up (see video
for step by step). How To Store Strawberry Gelato
Store gelato in a tightly covered, freezer-safe container in the freezer. Make
9. Once it has thickened, leave it be in the freezer for another 4-5 hours or until
frozen before scooping. sure it is always covered because no one likes gelato that tastes like freezer burn, and
it will keep happily in your freezer for up to 6 weeks. If your gelato lasted that long
10. Cover well and keep in the freezer for up to 6 weeks. If hard to scoop allow more power to you!
the gelato to sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes until it softens slightly.

Tips and Tricks for Making Strawberry Gelato
• Cook the custard low and slow otherwise it can curdle
• Use fresh or defrosted strawberries for the fruit flavor
• OH NO, mine curdled! Do you have an immersion blender or regular
blender? blend for around 20 seconds and it will come back as good as new
• If you don’t whisk up your gelato while freezing then ice crystals will form
• Use full-fat milk because fat = flavor
• Don’t be shy with the salt and vanilla extract, because those seasonings will
make the world of difference to the flavor

14 • The Springs • July 2020

For the more health conscious, here is something lighter: Strawberry Granita.
https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/fresh-strawberry-granita-232106

Fresh Strawberry Granita

Bon Appétit May 2005 Pumpkin Pie People Popsicles
Ingredients
Pumpkin Pie Popsicles layered with chocolate
• 1 cup hot water
• 3/4 cup sugar and topped with crunchy pecans make the best healthy
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 cups sliced hulled strawberries (1 pound whole berries) plus additional treat kids and adults will enjoy.

berries for garnish Ingredients
Preparation
• 1 – 400ml can coconut milk
1. Stir first 3 ingredients in small bowl until sugar dissolves.
2. Blend 3 cups strawberries in processor until smooth. • 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans (optional)
3. Add sugar syrup and blend until combined.
4. Pour mixture into 13x9x2-inch nonstick metal baking pan. The pumpkin layer:
5. Freeze until icy around edges, about 25 minutes. Using fork, stir icy
• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons canned pumpkin
portions into middle of pan. Freeze until mixture is frozen, stirring edges
into center every 20 to 30 minutes, about 1 1/2 hours. • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
6. Using fork, scrape granita into flaky crystals. Cover tightly and freeze.
(Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep frozen.) • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
7. Scrape granita into bowls. Garnish with berries and serve.
Makes about 6 cups. • A pinch of sea salt

Your pups will be licking their chops over these Pumpkin Yogurt pops. A healthy The chocolate layer:
and refreshing treat to help your buddy’s beat the heat.
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
Frozen Pumpkin & Yogurt Dog Treats
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
Ingredients
• 1 cup plain yogurt • 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• A pinch of sea salt Pumpkin Pie Popsicles are a
Directions • Optional: 1 teaspoon black cocoa powder healthy, delicious treat
1. Mix pumpkin and yogurt together in a bowl. all year round.
2. Portion evenly into jumbo ice cube trays. Instructions
3. Freeze for 24 hours.
4. Pop out of the silicone mold and put into a freezer bag, or if you have 1. Pour a half cup of the coconut milk into a
lots of freezer space, leave them in the tray! Makes 6 large cubes.
NOTES: You can buy a jumbo ice cube tray (or any doggie-friendly medium-sized bowl. Add all the pumpkin layer ingredients and whisk well. Taste

mold) off Amazon and at some specialty kitchen retailers. Be sure you are using the batter and add more maple syrup if you’d like a sweeter popsicle.
pure pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filler — it's easy to get confused!
2. Pour the remaining coconut milk into another bowl and whisk in the chocolate
Visit https://www.popsugar.com/pets/2-Ingredient-Pumpkin-Dog-Treat-
Recipe-42393396. From Kait Hanson, POPSUGAR Pets. layer ingredients.

3. Layer the two batters in popsicle molds, top with the pecans, and place the popsicle

sticks in the batter. Freeze until firm, at least 2 hours. To release the popsicles from

the mold, run hot water over the mold, being careful not to let the water get inside

the mold. Yields 8 popsicles.

Visit https://www.theendlessmeal.com/chocolate-pumpkin-pie-popsicles/

The Springs • July 2020 • 15

A dock on Lake Hamilton makes a perfect backdrop for Karen Watson Reeves
to demonstrate Fish Pose, a very beneficial yoga pose.

Yoga: Benefits of Fish Pose
(Or Just Fish-ing on

Lake Hamilton)

By Karen Watson Reeves
After spending a lazy afternoon floating in the lake, I couldn’t resist

doing a little stretching on my favorite dock on Lake Hamilton. A relaxing
lake afternoon for me means flopping on my mesh raft with an inflatable tube
surrounding it.

I sink down, but do not completely submerge, into the water. It is a great
way to beat the heat, but I confess it is not so great for the posture. Fish pose
seemed appropriate for the lake motif, but also because it counters the position in
which I had spent the previous several hours.

Here are some of the benefits of Fish (Matsyasana) Pose:
• Stretches the muscles of the belly and front of the neck
• Strengthens the muscles of the upper back and back of the neck
• Stretches the deep hip flexors and intercostals (the muscles between
the ribs)
• Relieves tension in the neck and shoulders
• Boosts oxygen and blood flow to the lungs, helping with respiratory
ailments
• Alleviates stress when accompanied by breathing techniques
• Overcomes poor posture by stretching the cervix, thoracic, and the
lumbar regions of the spine
• Benefits sleep patterns, as the pineal gland, which enhances
melatonin in the bloodstream and is responsible for balancing the
biological rhythm, is strengthened. A sound and restful sleep is thus
a result.

If you are also a lover of our beautiful lakes, and you view your time
on the water as leisure rather than active, a few moments in fish pose can bring
balance back into your body and prepare you for some good rest.

After you tell your fish story, that is . . . about the one that did not get
away!

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.

16 • The Springs • July 2020

The Yoga Place

Re-Opens In-Studio Classes

By Karen Watson Reeves

July 1, 2020, marked the seventh

anniversary of The Yoga Place. Due to

COVID-19 restrictions, a big celebration

was not possible, but as they begin the

eighth year of business, their pledge is to

continue bringing quality yoga with Yoga

Alliance trained instructors who look

forward to sharing their passion with you!

Kristine Artymowski, owner Find the beautiful spark in others and allow it to support
of Whittington Place, which houses the building of bridges in our lives.
The Yoga Place, is to be commended

for providing a clean, well-kept and Build Bridges to
welcoming environment for the practice
space. You will not find a more beautiful,

serene setting. Connect to Others
With the beginning of the eighth

year, the first ever increase in class rates The Yoga Place will reopen in-studio By Peggy Lindsey
will be implemented. The in-studio classes classes at Whittington Place in July. Recent weeks and months created deep crevices in our society and in our lives.
will be ten classes for $120 (with a six-
month expiration from the date of purchase) and drop-in rate will be $15. Payments Secluded in isolation within our homes, followed by violence and horror in many cities
can be made on the website by clicking “schedule” on the menu bar and finding the and towns across our country, have left us confused as we wonder what comes next.
Have we become prisoner to those that perpetuate chaos and fear? It is time to break free
preferred option. www.theyogaplacehs.com.
Understanding that schedules change in a heartbeat during these pandemic to heal our broken hearts and our crippled communities.
The moment has come to build bridges. Bridges connect us. Bridges create
days, the plan is to bring back all the remaining classes to “in-studio” status.
Beginning July13, the full schedule will once again be with students in the studio solutions over the great divisions among us. Great sorrows reverberated across our
(with the exception of the Wednesday, 4:30 pm class, which will be back soon!). world, and we must strive to mend these wounds. It is time to restore and to reconcile.
We are traversing one of the most powerful and healing moments of our lives!
The following restrictions will apply:
So, where do we start? The journey begins with curing the rifts within ourselves.
• 8 students max per class, to maintain appropriate distance between mats

• Students will bring their own mats and props What are the parts within yourself that have been neglected or forgotten? What has

• Students will agree to a temperature check upon entering the studio caused you to feel stuck and unable to budge? Allow yourselves precious moments to

• Students will wear a mask any time they are not on their mat discover the road block within so you can make adjustments in order to move forward.

The Yoga Place will provide plenty of sanitary wipes and hand sanitizer in Forgive and let go . . . let it all go.

the studio and restroom. What connects us to others? People have many more similarities than

Class cards/packages will again be honored. differences . . . we all desire happiness with our families, a job that allows us to provide

To ensure that you have a space for your mat, it is highly recommended you for ourselves and our loved ones, a community of thoughtful neighbors, and a peaceful

continue to preregister. Students dropping in for a class, can pay on the website. world. Find the beautiful spark in others, and allow it to support the building of bridges.

To use your class card, contact Karen at 501-681-0566 to reserve your space. The time has come for a new, brighter chapter in the book of our lives. Are you ready

Walk-ins will be allowed as space permits. If you preregister and find you and willing to turn the page?
are unable to attend, cancellation is required 4 hours before class time to refund
Peggy Lindsey is a Master Teacher of Arcing Light Energy Healing, a
your payment or “unmark” your card.
Professional Life Coach, and an Angel Intuitive. Peggy’s passion is assisting others on
It is understood that some students have really enjoyed the online classes, their journey toward happy, healthy lives by empowering them to live more joyfully and
so the plan is to keep filming at least 3 new classes per week. They can be practiced consciously. She created her business On Angels’ Wings Healing and Coaching in 2012
live, or be taken at the student’s convenience, as some have already been doing. and currently practices in Sedona, Arizona. She can be reached at 928-273-8447. For
The check-in policy will be the same. Comment with your presence under more info, visit www.onangelswingshealing.com.
the video or text Karen upon completing a class. The drop-in fee for online classes

continues to be $12 or a twelve-class card for $120.

For those still appreciating the online classes, there is a seven-session

series posted to encourage students to explore their energetic bodies through a study

of the chakras. These wheels or vortices of energy run up the spine and associate

with areas in the physical body.

The first session was posted on Monday, June 22, and each successive class

follows on Wednesdays and Fridays until the conclusion of the series on Monday,

July 6. They will stay posted through the summer, so it is not too late to begin the

series or get caught up if you have missed a session.

Scroll down the Facebook page for The Yoga Place. After you complete a

class, the payment option is the same as for the other online classes. There is also

a link on the website specific for the chakra series. Join in and enjoy your chakra

dance as you balance your energetic system.

Perhaps you are “over” online classes, but do not feel ready to get out

and about again? Feeling a little apprehensive about practicing with others in the

room but missing the beautiful practice space? Contact Karen at 501-681-0566 to

schedule private sessions, for yourself or with your intimate group of family or

friends. She will be happy to accommodate you, with all safety precautions in place.

The Springs • July 2020 • 17

Master Gardeners - Gardening Tips

How to Eliminate Weeds Summer Hosta Care –
from Your Flowerbeds How to Keep Hostas
Beautiful All Season Long
By Lin Johnson
Mulching Correctly By Lin Johnson
The number one way to eliminate weeds from flowerbeds is to keep the soil
A little summertime
surface covered. Mulch needs to be put down thick enough to be an effective barrier
to weeds and weed seeds. Mulch in flowerbeds should be kept at a minimum of 3 to hosta care will go a long way
4 inches of depth at all times. Be sure to remove deep-rooted weeds before mulching.
towards keeping your hosta
Don’t Disturb the Mulch
And finally, whatever you do, don’t rake that mulch! Not raking is one of the plants beautiful, vibrant,
best ways to eliminate weeds. Every time mulch is disturbed by raking and turning,
you are re-planting weed seeds that have been lying dormant on the surface. Adding a and full of foliage all season
thin layer of mulch to freshen up beds is the better than turning your mulch!
Fill the Flowerbed long. Hostas are one of
The absolute best mulch of all is living mulch. The more you fill flowerbeds
with plants, the less chance for weeds and weed seeds to find a home. And the benefits the most popular perennial
don’t stop there. Dense plantings help to conserve moisture in the soil, meaning less
watering time for you.  landscaping plants of all.

There are two basic kinds of mulch: organic and inorganic. Organic mulches include But, many hosta plants begin
formerly living material such as chopped leaves, straw, grass clippings, compost,
to show signs of serious
wood chips, shredded bark, sawdust, pine needles, and even paper. Shredded bark is
one of the most common and least expensive types of mulch. It comes from a variety wear and tear not long after

of sources, including cedar trees. Shredded bark is one of the best mulch types to blooming.
use on slopes and it breaks down relatively slowly. Inorganic mulches include black
Remove Spent
plastic and geotextiles (landscape fabrics).
Bloom Spikes - The majority

of hosta plants bloom in late

spring to early summer. As

soon as hosta plants have

completed their flowering

process, cut the bloom stems

back to the base of the plant.

By removing

stems after they flower, the

plant’s resources are then

concentrated back to only

growing and maintaining Hostas are one of the most popular perennial land-
great foliage. scaping plants of all, producing a bloom in
late spring to early summer.
Many gardeners
who prefer only the hosta

leaf structure never allow plants to bloom at all. Instead, they remove bloom stems

as they appear. This way, plants can use all of their energy to produce and maintain

massive leaf canopies, and not flowers.

It’s Time to Fertilize - To keep plants thriving in mid-season, a bit of

fertilizer is necessary. Although spring fertilizing is important, mid-summer fertilizing

is a must as well.

Be on the Lookout for Pests - Slugs, aphids, beetles and a whole host of

other plant-eating insects love to feed on the leaves of hostas.

Aphids can usually be controlled simply by spraying plants with a steady

stream of water. Slugs and other pests can be trickier, but early detection is the key! 

If a hosta plant’s foliage has reached the point of no return. Simply by cutting

foliage back to the ground, you will force the plant to grow new foliage from the base.

Within a few weeks after cutting back, you will see the new starts begin to emerge.

And before you know it, you will have a fully-leafed hosta plant once again.

Advanced Garland County Some gardeners prefer the leaf structure
Master Gardener, Lin Johnson, of the hosta and remove bloom stems as
volunteers with Garland County they appear to allow plants to use all of
Master Gardeners of the UofA Div. of
Agriculture, Cooperative Ext. Service. their energy to produce and maintain
leaf canopies instead of flowers.
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 adykes@uaex.
edu.

The University of Arkansas
System Division of Agriculture is
an equal opportunity/equal access/
affirmative action institution.

18 • The Springs • July 2020