LIFE & HOME - DECEMBER 2019

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Contents

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Home/Lifestyle 25

ROCKIN’ AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE Spa City Spa Owner Rocks the Christmas Spirit

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A HAVEN WITH A HISTORY Lake house owner Elizabeth Chapmond refreshes a treasured family touchstone

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

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MEMORABLE WEDDINGS Anna + Corbin Hughes

Departments 13

FINANCE Holidays and Family! Nothing Better!

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LEGAL NOTES Enjoying the Holidays…Everybody Play Nice!

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THE SALVATION ARMY IN HOT SPRINGS A Tradition of Serving Community Needs

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VETERAN SPOTLIGHT William D. Bucklew

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GETTING TO KNOW YOU Mackenzie Simon

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ADVICE FROM THE PROS The 7 Things to Ask Yourself Before Consulting a Caterer

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THE ARTS

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INTERIOR DESIGN Ho, Ho, Holy Kitchen Transformation!!

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HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Believe in the Magic of Christmas

Manage Grief with Grace this Holiday Season

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The Colors of Fall by Patrick Cunningham

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16TH ANNUAL BARON'S BALL

Baron d’Abila Davis Tillman & Suellen Hales-Tillman

Mary & Robert Zunick, Belle Neilson

Matthew & Amanda Jackson

Helen Bumpas & Myrtle Batty

Linda & Horst Fischer

Ann Hill, Baron d’Abila Davis Tillman & Randy Hill Brad & Elaine Wolken, Honorary Chairs of the Event

Steve & Jackie Arrison, Chris & Aundrea Crary, Bill & Tonya Burrough, Melissa & Mark Allen, Kim & Monte Everhart Mark Sorrell & Kelli Embry

Ann Pham & Jeremy Nguyen & Family

The 16th Annual Baron's Ball took place on November 2nd to raise money for the Levi Hospital.

The evening began with a silent auction and cocktail reception followed by dinner and a DJ dance party. The Cirque du Vampyre theme made way for an exciting evening full of themed attire and fantastic entertainment from international performers.

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Patti & Mark Fleischner

Excellence Sponsors

Dr. Suellen Hales-Tillman and Davis Tillman

Diamond Sponsors

Turf Catering Company DaVinci Nail Spa & Massage VIP Billiards Sports Bar Crosswalk Bar & Grill

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Wells Fargo Advisors - Robert Zunick PLD Transport , Inc. Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort First Security Bank Regions Bank The Sentinel Record Entergy Arkansas Hugh Dunnahoe Lobina Construction Commercial, Residential, Solar US Stations LaRue Custom Framing, Eric LaRue CHI St. Vincent's Emergency Physicians

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Arvest Bank Carol Wootton Legacy Printers

Southern Bancorp Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Baim, Reagler, & Naramore, PLLC Hot Springs National Park Dental Group Owen, Harper, Fischer, & Dishongh Cari Cordell, MD Larry & Gwen Stephens National Park College Kelsay Law Firm Fast Signs, Inc. Matthew & Amanda Jackson DeLuca's Pizzeria Will's Cinammon Shop

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The Springs Magazine Dr. & Mrs. Hal Koppel Courtney & Brenda Crouch Arkansas Hospital Association Sherwood Urgent Care Relyance Bank Jim & Jane Randall Dr. George & Mimi Ryan Standard Business Systems Falk Supply Julia Smethurst, (Graduated Levi Nursing School, C/O 1944) Final Touch Roofing Arkansas Senior Resource Directory Firehouse Subs, John Carlton Janet Smith, Real Estate Needs & Wants, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. James Tutton & Friends Dr. & Mrs. Ross Bandy Dee & Bobby Graham Dr. & Mrs. Mark Robbins Richard & Debbie McGrew. McGrew Electric Hotel Hot Springs

The Levi Hospital Board of Directors would like to thank the sponsors, donors and participants for making this year’s Baron’s Ball Benefit Gala a huge success!

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FACES FOUNDATION - GOWNS AND BOOTS BASH

Angela Tart & Sarah Savelli

Janie Smith & Christi Nation

Echo Davis, Jennifer Vaughn & Jordan Leigh

Cherish Nuckols & Terri Box

Farrell Goodman & Margaret McLarty

Earl & Suzanne Babbie

Vicki Hinz, Jared & Courtney Zeiser & Ernie Hinz

The Faces Foundation held their Gowns & Boots Fundraiser event on September 19th at the Crystal Ridge Distillery. Events included moonshine tasting, line dance lessons, live music, live and silent auctions, and food from the top restaurants in Hot Springs.

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Money Matters |

FINANCE

Holidays and Family! Nothing Better!

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s the Holiday season is upon us and we look forward to the approaching new year, it’s a good time to do a check up on few items to start 2020 on the right track. Listed below are a few items to consider: Life Insurance: Look at each policy.

Check the beneficiary designations and make certain they are still listed as you desire. We saw quite a number of clients this year who thought that someone specific was the beneficiary, yet the document and their memory didn't agree.

Date Completed: ___________ IRAs/401k Plans: Is your asset allocation correct? Some plans have date specific retirement goals, so as you get closer to retirement, it may be time to reconsider how you are invested. Also, make certain the beneficiary information is correct. Families change, beneficiaries change, take a few minutes and confirm that your beneficiary is noted correctly on the account. Name both a "Specific" and a "Contingent" beneficiary.

Date Completed: ___________ Review all Investment Accounts: If you have a trust, make sure the accounts that are trust assets are titled in the name of the trust. Over time, we

change assets, investment advisors, brokerage firms, banks, etc., and when this happens, it is helpful to make certain the account remained in trust, otherwise some of the planning you anticipated may not happen. If your account is joint with an individual, confirm that, as well.

Date Completed: ___________ Review all Bank Accounts: Probably the worst offenders of all good planning are bank accounts. Make certain the account has the proper ownership. If you intend your trust to collect the balance of your accounts, consider adding a POD (payment upon death) designation to the account naming your trust. If you added a child to an account to assist with check writing, they may inherit the account and leave out their siblings if you don’t have the POD designation (and yes, that happens all the time). Make sure your accounts are titled correctly.

Date Completed: ___________ Review Powers of Attorney: First, find the documents. Make certain those you have given such “power” still deserve that confidence. Also, as these papers often get put in the safe deposit box, con-

sider keeping a set at home, or making sure someone knows where to find them.

As we know, everything goes wrong at the worst possible time, normally after hours or on the weekend, when access to safe deposit boxes is limited.

Date Completed: ___________ Review Your Credit Report: We see the commercials all the time, yet only 3% of all individuals request their free credit report (statistics taken from the Internet, I don't have confirmation of this ratio). Take a minute and make certain your report is accurate.

Date Completed: ___________ This list may vary with your personal plan, but wouldn't it be great to have your financial house in order! ∞ Bill Kerst President, Community First Trust Company He has been conducting educational seminars on IRAs, asset management, and trust management for over 15 years. He has served as the moderator for the Income Taxation of Estates and Trusts course offered by the Arkansas Society of CPAs and provided many seminars to civic and church groups in the community.

For more information, call 501-520-3660.

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ARKANSAS HOSPICE RIBBON CUTTING

Arkansas Hospice Family, Friends & Colleagues

David Edwards, Sharon Aureli & Beth Ingram

Nicki Rix, Brian Bell MD, Walker Sloan, Renie Rule & Joanna Patterson

Chasity Huchingson & Kathie White

Amy Thomason, David Edwards & Richard McCarter

Arkansas Hospice, a nonprofit charitable organization, held two ribbon cuttings and an open house at their new Hot Springs area office in the Hamp Williams Building on Ouachita Avenue. Arkansas Hospice provides quality care to all in need, regardless of ability to pay.

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Family Matters |

LEGAL NOTES

Enjoying the Holidays…Everybody Play Nice!

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erry Christmas and Happy New Year! The holidays are ideally a time of joy and fellowship as depicted in greeting cards and television commercials, but unfortunately for some it can be a time of strife, stress, and worry. While some Arkansans are visiting family, fellowshipping with friends, or celebrating with their churches, others are arguing and fighting about their most precious blessing…their kids.

For those of you who have children with another person who does not domicile under the same roof (ie…not in the same home), the holidays may be less than enjoyable and full of anxiety and worry. Every year, my phone and email light up with parents concerned about a variety of issues that arise during the holiday season. One of the typical cases that I see rear its head during the holidays are issues with divorced couples with children, or parents who never married but have children together. The main issues stem from parents wanting to spend time with their children (of course), or on the other hand, this limits the time with the children and the other parent.

Additionally, other problems can arise from the stresses of the finances during the holiday season with gifts and traveling with family.

The two issues of access and visitation with the children and the financial issues often collide. Parents usually want to see their children more and therefore pay less child support to the other parent (abatement) while the other parent and family member wants the same thing. Unfortunately, the children cannot be in two places at the

same time, and there are not unlimited funds to go around. The issues are endless and often complex. However, there are a few ways to address these issues on the front end.

Fortunately, we live in a society where the laws of the great State of Arkansas and the laws of the Court can give us direction on how to solve these issues. Whether the custody and visitation issues are addressed during a paternity case (meaning that the fatherchild relationship is established outside of marriage) or in a divorce case, the Court will usually address holiday time with both parents in what is called a divorce decree of property, separation, and child custody agreement (PSA for short). Now, the Court will not always have to decide your custody agreement as the parties and their lawyers can negotiate and enter an agreement that could be beneficial for all parties. Additionally, this allows the parents to control their own destiny so to speak. Otherwise, there is always a chance that the Court may not rule in their favor…so always listen to the advice of your attorney, if and when this issue arises.

As we move into the holiday season and face some challenges, always try to keep in mind the best interest of

the children and the Golden Rule of treating others the way you would like to be treated. I tell my clients all the time that your ex-spouse (or parent of your kids) will always be the mother or the father of your children no matter what, so respect them accordingly. If you have any questions about custody, child support, divorce, or any other legal questions do not hesitate to give me a call.

On a closing note, it is usually better to address issues quickly (call me) after they arise rather than allowing them to drag on for a few months or even years. This doesn't mean you should necessarily call an attorney just because your ex or child’s other parent returned the child from visitation two minutes late, but rather major issues should not become habitual.

Communication is the most important factor between parents of any children…so please remember that! ∞ Have any legal questions or issues to be resolved? Do not hesitate to contact John S. Stobaugh of Schnipper, Britton &; Stobaugh at 501- 624-1252.

John Stobaugh is a partner at the law firm of Schnipper, Britton & Stobaugh in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Born in McGehee, Arkansas, John earned a degree in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University, followed by his Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law (Class of 2013). Formerly with Bell & Boyd, PLLC, John specializes in probate, estate planning, divorce, custody, adoptions, guardianships, commercial litigation, real estate transactions, and property issues. John is a member of Arkansas Bar Association and is currently President of the Garland County Bar Association.

*Disclaimer: This article contains basic information and in no way constitutes actual legal advice or establishes an attorneyclient relationship with any individual reading this article.

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20TH ANNUAL TASTE OF THE HOLIDAYS

Stacey DeLaney, Michaelle Burkes, Rachel Crane & Jordan Steinhaus

Niles Ellis, Bryan & Noreen Killen, Jim Miller & Diane Diane LaFollette

Jeremy Brown & Justin Nicklas

Bonnie Swayze & Diane Diane LaFollette

Susue Harris, Tranekia Cole, Patricia Muehlemann, Monroe Loi & Diane LaFollette

Dr. Philip Woodward, Joe Mouton, & Gene Shelby

Noah Smith

Tim, Noah (scholarship recipient), & Susan Smith

Rachelle McClard, Scott Lauck & Anna Irwin-Rhoden

Mid-America Science Museum hosted their 20th Annual Taste of the Holidays on November 21st benefitting educational programs at the museum.

The event featured premier restaurants, breweries, and bakeries from around Hot Springs with live music.

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HELPING HANDS

The Salvation Army in Hot Springs

A Tradition of Serving Community Needs Text by Keith Wallis

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riginally founded in London, England over one hundred and fifty years ago, The Salvation Army is globally recognized as one of the oldest and largest nonprofit entities in the world. In 1897, the organization established its first chapter in Arkansas, choosing to begin its ministry right here in Hot Springs. Since that time, it has

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grown into a major charitable asset for both Garland and Hot Springs counties.

Easily recognized by its red shield logo, over the course of the past century The Salvation Army has become a visible champion of humanitarian aid across the globe. While widely publicized for the effort and support it provides in disaster relief, the casual observer may think of it as an ‘outstretched hand of help’ for those in need far away. However, what many people may not realize is that most of the organization’s focus is actually aimed at providing local help.

Through its Red Shield Cafe initiative, The Salvation Army feeds nearly 200 people in Garland County EACH DAY. Volunteers provide meals for those who are low income and for children who may not be getting adequate

nutrition at home. This “café of care” never closes and even partners with other local organizations to provide a ‘Love Lunch’ on Sunday afternoons.

Each year, in the spirit of holiday giving, The Salvation Army workers gather to cook Thanksgiving dinner for anyone in the community who may be without.

They quite literally put food on the table for their neighbors in need.

Still, we all know that there are other basic requirements that people have beyond those of just nutrition. The Salvation Army is mindful of those necessities, as well. The local Hot Springs chapter devotes over twenty five thousand dollars each year to the prevention of homelessness. They help pay rent and utilities for people who are going through hard times and lend assistance to struggling families in financial distress. They collect and distribute clothing donations to those in need. They work to fill structural and emotional voids by offering outreach programs to at-risk area youth. They provide mentorship and guidance to people who have lost their way or find themselves living in turmoil without

hope. The Salvation Army is not only committed to helping people live but also to helping them live better.

The month of December is an especially busy time for the organization. The famous Red Kettle Campaign is probably its most visible form of fundraising. Each year around the holidays, volunteers stand at familiar locations and ring their bells encouraging patrons to contribute to their ministry. 100% of the monies raised in this campaign remain with each local chapter and account for a notable percentage of their annual budget. Also during this time of year, The Salvation Army partners with local schools to implement the Angel Tree Program. This initiative is linked directly with the holidays, as the names of nearly five hundred local children from impoverished homes are added as “angels” on decorative trees in certain locations around town.

Individuals wishing to participate in the program are instructed to pick an angel from the tree and help provide Christmas for them. It’s an anonymous act of kindness that once again personifies The Salvation Army’s overall objective of selfless service and love.

They are available Monday through Friday and are always in need of new

volunteers for their outreach programs. ∞

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If you would like to volunteer with The Salvation Army of Hot Springs, you can visit their office at: 115 Crescent Avenue Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901 or give them a call locally at: (501) 623-1628.

“One of my heartfelt passions is the homeless and helping the less fortunate. We are very fortunate to have The Salvation Army in our community and the incredible resources they contribute to help those in need at Christmas. I not only give monetarily but my time as well. I look forward every year to the Christmas event, this year held at the Arlington Hotel, and was touched to see the support of so many people from our hometown .

Merry Christmas to all.” -Maxwell Blade

May ALL your days be

Merry & Bright

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GETTING TO KNOW YOU

The start of his military career.

One of the many homecomings. The family was separated several times in the early years.

Later in his Air Force career as Master Sargeant.

A Veteran Spotlight:

William D. Bucklew

Text by Keith Wallis

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orn in November, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio, William Bucklew spent his childhood moving around a lot. His father held one of the first public relations jobs in the country, employed by Martin Aircraft out of Baltimore, MA. Many of the company’s contracts were with the U.S. Navy, so William received an early introduction into military life as his father traveled from place to place.

Although he moved around a lot, that didn’t stop William from becoming comfortable with sports and developing into an extraordinary athlete. During his time in high school, he became a Golden Gloves boxer and achieved notoriety as an outstanding talent on the football field. This would prove instrumental in his career, as he enrolled at Penn State University to play linebacker for the famed Nittany Lions.

After receiving a scholarship from the Naval ROTC, William’s plans were to graduate college as a naval officer. Unfortunately, academics proved not to be his focus, and he would eventually leave Penn State and return to Baltimore. Once back home, he decided to play football again by enrolling at John Hopkins University. He also took a more direct path in 20

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his military career by signing up for the Maryland National Guard.

After a short time in Baltimore, William married and moved to Miami, Florida. Once there, he worked for a check supply company and served as a sparring partner at a local boxing gym. Still a member of The National Guard, he continued to show interest in the military life.

So much so, in fact, that he enrolled full time in the United States Air Force and was sent to Texas; stationed first at Lockland Air Force Base then eventually Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls. It was there that he was introduced to his true calling: military intelligence.

After completing school for intelligence training, he was sent to Canon Air Force Base in Clovis, NM. From there, he was shipped overseas for tours in Turkey and Italy. During his time working in military intelligence, William would receive a total of six commendations from the Air Force, including one for gaining a crucial piece of information that proved critical in the avoidance of a major strategic mistake during the famed Cuban Missile Crisis.

Although his time overseas proved valuable to the U.S. Military, it took its toll on his new

marriage. William and his first wife would eventually separate then divorce during his first tour of service. However, love would find him again while back at Canon Air Force Base in 1964.

There, he would meet his second wife, Christine, with whom he would remain married for 39 years and have three children. However, he couldn’t remain stateside long, as once again he was called on for service in the intelligence field. He was stationed in France and England, where he began conducting ‘undocumented work’ with the Central Intelligence Agency. Although most of his work with the CIA during this time was kept off the record, William still found his name in military records as the head football coach for the Air Force teams stationed in those regions. Always the athletic spirit. Always a love for the game.

In 1967, as the Vietnam War escalated, William found himself in Thailand, gathering intelligence and serving as an instructor for SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape) training. He would spend the next twelve months helping guard the Ho Che Minh Trail while participating in several top secret special operations in and around Laos.

His love of football led him to coach several of the Base Teams where he was stationed. He led the Sembach Tigers to the European Championship.

His love of football started in high school in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

He was a Commander of the Hot Springs DAV (Disabled American Veterans).

After Vietnam, he spent most of the 1970s in Germany. He taught Military History at the NCO Academy and intelligence courses at Sembach Air Force Base. He assisted Special Forces units with training exercises as part of a Studies and Observation group, and found himself coaching football again.

This final coaching installment would mean that during his lifetime he had either played or coached football in four different countries around the world. That, in itself, is quite interesting. When his time in Germany was up, William came back to the United States, where he was stationed in Austin, TX as part of a Tactical Intelligence Squadron, teaching military intelligence. He would then become NCO In Charge of the 12th Air Force Intelligence Squadron, and

serve out the remainder of his military career at this position.

Upon the conclusion of his military service, William would work ten years for the U.S. Postal Service in Austin. After his wife’s death in 2002, he moved closer to his daughter living in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He thoroughly enjoyed the area and took a position driving Duck Boat Tours for a few years as an interesting way to pass the time. He also joined and became active with the Disabled American Veterans Association, where he volunteered for 15 years, eventually serving as Commander of the James L. Whitby Chapter 5 from 2016-19. William Bucklew still lives in Hot Springs today, where he is still very active with the DAV. ∞

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GETTING TO KNOW YOU

The Sweet Life

Mackenzie Simon

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A Taste of Success Inspires Young Entrepreneur Mackenzie Simon to Expand Her Empire

Text by Heather Bennett

wo cities. Five storefronts. Forty employees. Three hundred varieties of boxed candy.

These are just a few of the numbers included in Mackenzie Simon's equation for success.

After graduating from Lake Hamilton High School in 2015, Simon wasted no time in blazing an entrepreneurial trail that has implemented major and positive change to the face of the Spa City's historic downtown business district.

Nine days after receiving her diploma, she was poised with pen in hand to purchase her first enterprise, Fat Bottomed Girl's Cupcake Shoppe, from her parents, Charlene and Justin Simon. Four years later, she has successfully expanded from a single store to multiple brands, three of which occupy the only newly constructed building Bathhouse Row has hosted in half a century.

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With her guiding hand on a total of four local storefronts (and an additional one in North Arkansas), the 22-year-old business owner continues to grow her unique vision for tourism-friendly stores that appeal to vacationers and locals alike. Her newest effort, Fat Bottomed Girl's Pupcake Shoppe, is a unique spinoff of the cupcake craze that offers bite-sized gluten-free and vegan treats that appeal to both pets and owners; the display shelves also overflow with gifts and accessories that promise to please any two- or four-legged customers. This newest venture, she says, is the product of baking for her own six dogs over the past two years. A painting of her furry brood adorns the windows of the new shop, which opened in October. The “pupcakes”, as she calls her maple-sweetened confections, are now the only product that she concocts in

her own kitchen – much to the delight of her own pets.

From incubation to execution, Simon's professional prowess is an inherent family trait; she credits her creativity to her mother (owner of three retail businesses of her own), and her focus to her father, who allowed her to tag along in business meetings as a teenager and currently teaches Dave Ramsey's Financial Freedom course.

“Growing up observing my parents made this the most natural path for me,” she explains. Her drive, she adds, is additionally inspired by the individuals on her payroll. “I just keep finding jobs for wonderful people that I've met,” says Simon. Aside from retaining a substantial retail staff, the cupcake business also employs bakers at an off-site “ghost kitchen” that took over cupcake baking duties after the original store

outgrew its workspace during her first year in operation.

Since the eighteen hour work days of her first year, she has expanded her sweet-toothed empire to include Pour Some Sugar on Me Sweet Shoppe, Mackenzie's Extraordinary Gift Shoppe, the Pupcake Shoppe, and an additional branch of her original cupcake bakery located on North Block Avenue in Fayetteville. Eventually, industry opened the way to charity, inspiring Simon to organize the National

Park's Glow on the Row Halloween bash. Now in its third year, the trickor-treat event fills the downtown sidewalks with Bathhouse Row merchants who pass out candy (or, in FBG's case, 3000 mini cupcakes!) to wandering witches and superheroes. The turnout, she says, gets bigger and better every year.

Such long-term dedication calls for – what else? – a treat. “I have a cupcake every single day!” Simon confesses. For all her hard work, it's a well-deserved daily indulgence.

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Around Town |

GETTING TO KNOW YOU

Meet Mackenzie Simon Q: What did you want to be when you grew up?

A: I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up...but I love that path I’ve chosen.

Q: What is a typical day like for you?

A: I’m lucky that I get to design my own schedule. The shops always come first, and then I get to spend the rest of my day completing tasks.

Q: What is the creation you’re most proud of?

A: I’m most proud of my Fat Bottomed Girl’s “Cupcake Ambulance”. It’s the pink-est vehicle I’ve ever seen, and it has so much potential.

Q: Where do you see yourself 10 years from today?

A: Still living in Hot Springs. I’d love to have a family by then, and probably 5 more dogs.

Q: What advice would you give to another young entrepreneur?

A: Don’t downsize your dreams. Create realistic goals and accomplish them. ∞

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Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Spa City Spa Owner Rocks the Christmas Spirit Text by Amy Counts | Photographs by Eric Frazier

Everywhere you look, Christmas lights and decorations delight the eyes.

From lights dancing on the ceiling to toy soldiers and Santas, from glittering garlands, ornaments, and ribbons to the candy dish waiting for visitors, AJ’s home welcomes you.

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN While four trees decorate the home, there is no mistaking the one Santa will visit.

This 10 foot plus tree stands from floor to ceiling and is decorated in red, gold, blue, and green ornaments, lights, and ribbons. Peppermint accents and snowmen provide festive details, and a figure of Santa stands proudly next to the masterpiece.

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MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT Brightly colored ornaments in rich jewel tones and sparkling candle sticks are the centerpiece of the dining room table.

Creative use of a cake stand elevates shorter candle holders in the center of the table, adding dimension and interest.

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HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS Christmas ornaments hang from a holly wreath, turning table decorations into a holiday chandelier.

WINTER WONDERLAND A gold and white toy soldier surrounded by silver stands ready to welcome guests to a magical experience.

‘TIS THE SEASON Elements of whimsy decorate the living room console table with glittery red and green ornaments trimming a Dr. Seuss inspired tree while a snowman and winter inspired birds enjoy the Yuletide season.

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BLUE CHRISTMAS Gold, blue, and silver colors and white lights adorn a second Christmas tree. The fireplace mantel features a gold leafed wreath, greenery, and a gold deer. These colors against the white and gold wall coverings and woodwork delight the eye. ∞

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The 7 Things to Ask Yourself Before Consulting a Caterer Text by Debbie Talley, Hot Springs Catering Company Photos by 25Mockingbird Photography

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o you’re planning a special occasion and wonder “Where do I start?” Whether it be a wedding, bridal shower or any personal celebration, there are SEVEN easy checkpoints you can prepare that will make the use of time with your chosen caterer more efficient and stress free.

Take a few extra moments prior to your meeting to list your answers and your caterer will LOVE you for it!

1. What is your BUDGET? Remember your caterer usually handles more than just preparing the food for your event and having an idea of what your would like to spend will make the planning process go more smoothly. Does the final quoted cost include the delivery, set-up and breakdown, catering staffing fees, serving pieces, and sales tax? What is the deadline for changes to the original order and are there any charges for these changes? Is there an additional charge to use a credit card as payment?

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you have a venue in mind? How many guests will be attending? What is your preferred date and do you have an alternative date- just in case?

3. What is INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE? Will the caterer provide tables, chairs, plates, glasses, serving equipment and linen? If not, is there someone they recommend that will provide the essentials for the event?

4. Is the caterer FAMILIAR WITH YOUR VENUE? If not, you may want to schedule a walkthrough so you both can discuss the location and it’s amenities or any challenges.

5. Does anyone in your party have SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS? Can the caterer accommodate special requests that you may have on the menu?

6. Do you have an EVENT PLANNER? Having an event planner can be very helpful. Many times the caterer and the event planner work hand in hand. An established caterer you trust can usually make a recommendation for an

equally professional planner.

7. TRYING TO SAVE MONEY? Talk to your caterer about serving options and food ingredients. Do you want passed hor d’oeuvres, food stations, or a full sit down meal? There are several elements, such as food production costs, presentation, as well as ingredient costs that your caterer can often adjust to work within your budget.

Having your personal answers to these seven questions prepared for your meeting will save both you and your caterer planning time and eliminate a lot of confusion. Efficient planning will give you the opportunity to do what is most important during your event; make wonderful memories and enjoy your time with your guests!

Debbie Talley and HOT SPRINGS CATERING COMPANY are available to make any event a SPECIAL occasion! Call to make an appointment or ask any questions and let them help create beautiful memories for you and your guests. ∞

Event Planning |

ADVICE FROM THE PROS

Special Event Notes: Preferred Date ____________ Alternative Date ___________ Venue ___________________ Budget __________________ Number of Guests__________ Passed hor d’oeuvres Food stations Full sit down meal Are you remembering to include: Delivery Set-up & breakdown Catering staffing fees Serving pieces -chairs -plates -glasses -serving equipment -linen Sales tax Credit card fees Is your Caterer familiar with the venue? yes no Did you communicate special diatary needs to the caterer? yes no

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A Haven With A History Lake house owner Elizabeth Chapmond refreshes a treasured family touchstone Text by Heather Bennett | Photographs by Eric Frazier & Todd Marchese

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uring a time when properties are often purchased based solely upon calculations of worth drawn up by real estate professionals, rare is the home that is bought and preserved as a work of heart. Thanks to homeowner Elizabeth Chapmond, a former fishing haven overlooking Lake Hamilton is the recipient of such consideration.

In the shadow of nearby resort hotels and condos, the quiet, long-established neighborhood on Lookout Point strides into the future while giving a nod to simpler times; small mid-century bungalows are interspersed be-

tween sprawling mansions along the shoreline, where boat docks offer a seamless escape into the shared inlet. This peaceful setting is where Chapmond's greatgrandparents, along with another couple from their hometown of El Dorado, jointly established a private lakeside escape in 1945. In that year, two parcels of property and a 1000 square foot fishing camp house were acquired for a mere $3700. Twelve years later in 1957, her grandparents, Nick and Pansy Lascaro, built an additional house on the property. The new structure was added onto over the years, eventually claiming su-

premacy as the property's main dwelling with 2000 square feet of its own. It was within this newer house that Chapmond's maternal grandparents lived for the remainder of their adult lives.

During her childhood, the current owner lived in the smaller cottage for a number of years, enjoying the same view of the water as her grandparents a mere few feet away. The homes are so close, in fact, that they are now separated by the mere width of a new boarded walkway flanked by two slender landscaping beds. At a glance, the property may suggest that the two Hot Springs LIFE & HOME | DECEMBER 2019 |

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structures could be mistaken as a duplex; a tour dispels that fallacy with each home exerting its own unique character, even after full restorations that tie the spaces together in a common up-to-date style.

Inside both homes, a picture of leisure has emerged from the considerable debris of sorely-needed restoration – and in record time, too. Once the property had been purchased in May, Chapmond wasted no time in igniting the creative process that brought her new acquisitions from unlivable to unbelievable.

“When I bought this place, I had just retired from a thirteen year career in upper management with a Fortune 200 company,” she reveals. “I've redone three other houses, including one in the historic Prospect neighborhood here in town.” One of the secrets to her expediency, she reveals, is the list of local contractors she collected throughout the development of those previous projects.

Those experiences honed her tastes, she explains, and helped her develop a hyperfocused method of working with craftspeople who wasted no time in bringing her visions to life.

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measures as drastic as repairing fallen ceilings and stripping rooms down to their solid wood walls and starting over. Since the larger structure had been added onto numerous times (as evidenced in the varied roof line, Chapmond points out), there were multiple types of flooring that ran from room to room. Continuity was restored by installing new luxury vinyl plank floors throughout both levels, giving the entire space a “lake-ish, driftwood-like” appeal, as she calls it. The color of the flooring – aptly named “Sheer Joy” – is a cheerful blend of light brown and gray that encourages clean, neutral decorating options from room to room.

In choosing a definitive style, the influence of popular modern craftsman design inspired the homeowner to endow both houses with an improved sense of openness and flow. Once the structure of main living areas were adjusted by removing cumbersome light-blocking walls, the newfound spaciousness allowed features such as unusually high ceilings and center-stage lighting fixtures to establish a modern tone. Custom trim work on the baseboards, doors, windows, and crown molding in both houses are a testament to Chapmond's love for typical craftsman-style detailing.

While the majority of the rooms were taken down to the studs during renovation, there was one bedroom in the main house with an original character that Chapmond found easy to retain. Its knotted pine walls merely accepted a

makeover in a coat of fresh, deep navy paint, as did the original built-in cabinets that line half of one wall. Another standout feature that received a revival of purpose was the main house's back porch.

Graduating from a single platform to three spacious levels, the new construction is crowned with an

outdoor living area lined with built-in bench seating and airplane cable wire railings that refrain from interfering with a spectacular lake view. Custom cut tongue-ingroove ceilings adorn the uppermost section – another nod to the home's respect for meticulous workmanship.

While adding on seemed to be the answer to problems presented by long-untouched spaces, others responded better to the subtraction of ideas from fifty yers prior.

For instance, both the blue tiling and the back wall window in the main house's upstairs bath disappeared in the remodel. The room's

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For all of the renovations necessary to make both houses not only livable, but hospitable, Chapmond concedes that there are a handful of native household items which she retains as a connection to treasured memories within these walls. Seemingly insignificant details -- such as the placement of her grandmother's sugar jar in the space it kept for years – provides a comfort that no modern update could improve. “Doing this remodel has meant the world to me” she reflects. “I love any excuse to feed and entertain people here like the southern lady my grandmother was. Doing a hundred percent of the contracting and having my hand in every detail is something I enjoy. I hope my grandmother would be proud.”

After a whirlwind of post-retirement changes, transforming the lake house was just what she needed to comfortably switch gears into a new lifestyle. “Something shifted in me when I started working on this place, more than any other project before it,” she

reflects, looking out through the wide front window where her grandmother once enjoyed birdwatching. “I would say that the process of bringing it back to life after exiting the corporate rat race has, in a sense, brought me back to life.” ∞

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Culture & Community |

THE ARTS

Patrick Cunningham

Patrick Cunningham self portrait

The Colors of Fall

by Patrick Cunningham Text by Richard Gipe

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Patrick is, for lack of a better decome known for doing His work and talent didn’t go unone thing well, Patrick is scription, an intriguing and colorful noticed. He was provided a tutor, known for doing everything well. character!

Ms. Jacqueline Bradley, an accomThe subject matter of his paintings He was born and grew up in plished artist and teacher known for ranges from these landscapes of as- Southern California where he lived her portraits and etchings. Patrick pens to paintings of wildlife, and ab- his first 29-years. He lost his father rapidly gained the knowledge and stract works featured on HGTV. He at age 10 and remembers becoming skill to earn a 2-year art scholarship has painted portraits of to Marymount Palos Verde many subjects including “My goal as an artist,” says Cunningham, College.

Babe Ruth, Duke Ellington; After school, Patrick’s art “is to create exquisite art often in an old studies took him to Ceri, he has painted racehorse master style that inspires people by scenes including Secretariat Italy where he studied bringing beauty to their lives.” and American Pharaoh. He fresco and landscape techhas been commissioned to niques and Grisaille under create many religious-themed somewhat shy and introverted. In Nicola Vigini. Grisaille is a painting pieces for churches, painted murals these formative years, he found executed in shades of grey or other sometimes on ceilings like Michelan- what turned out to be a lifetime pas- neutral grayish colors imitating gelo. His recent works include his sion for art and history. He at- sculpture. very popular “Smoke Series” featur- tended a Catholic school and served Subsequently the artist’s curiosity ing drinks and cigars and created as an altar boy at a Russian Ortho- took him to the Uffizi Museum in multiple sculptures such as the dox Church where he liked to paint Florence where he studied the paint42

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Towering Aspens

ings by Caravaggio, one of his major Old Master influences. Then he traveled to Paris, France where he wandered the halls of the Louvre to study the magnificent works housed there.

“My goal as an artist,” says Cunningham “is to create exquisite art often in an old master style that inspires people by bringing beauty to their lives.” While Cunningham has learned from others, the exceptional art created by Cunningham is largely a product of his natural talent fueled by a heartfelt passion which has now honed his skill over nearly 50-years.

At age 29 friends drew him to Little Rock Arkansas where Patrick Cunningham quickly became known as one of the most talented artists in our State. At age 53 he moved to Hot Springs where he currently resides and is represented by Legacy Fine Art. His paintings can be seen in churches in Arkansas and Cuba, found in many collections across the United States and Europe. ∞

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Before & After |

INTERIOR DESIGN

Ho, Ho, Holy Kitchen Transformation!

Before & After: Large Diamante Kitchen with Beautiful Island Transformation

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ince holidays are a time for congregating family and friends, we wanted to share these beautiful photos of a kitchen makeover we designed for a client that centralized around a fabulous island renovation! This space served well for a larger island - whereas you can see there were two before. A sizable quartz slab atop more functional cabinetry lends room for a better workspace in the kitchen or seats for family and friends to gather, of course! Warm, gray stained cabinets were reconfigured to suit more functional storage and new appliances, while the backsplash added a pop of fun accent colors behind the cooktop. The 44

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marble-looking white quartz included a much needed contrast from the gray color scheme and added the clean, crisp dramatic dash of modern appeal this kitchen needed to bring it into current trends. While on the one hand I would like to imagine myself sharing a nice bottle of bubbly surrounded by friends sharing holiday pastimes, I can also only fantasize about the amount of casseroles this island could hold while hosting a large family gettogether!

The theme “less is more” was really brought to life in this renovation. While reconfiguring the kitchen, we removed several cabinets from the layout.

Larger, euro-style cabinets as well as more accessible storage that is more “user-friendly” to the homeowner added storage with a much simpler cabinetry design. Components like large drawer storage, trash pullouts, and rollouts in the pantry were a must and allow things like cookware and utensils to be more organized. It eliminated the inevitable “dig” for those things that get pushed out of sight in most cabinet applications that have lots of angles and “blind” storage. By the way, a huge plus, this house is back on the market!!

While you are preparing your turkeys and green bean casseroles this year, or digging for that Corningware or Pyrex you have passed down for generations, think about how our team could design your next dream kitchen and help you prepare for next year’s holiday parties! We would love to help you bring your design vision for your space to reality! Take a peek at our new blog on our website www.REstructureAR.com to see proj-

ects we are posting weekly. You can also call to schedule a consultation for our team to visit your home and take a look to see how we can improve your kitchen or bath.

Restructure Design, Inc. is a full-service design and remodel showroom serving Hot Springs and surrounding

areas. We offer a large assortment of cabinetry, countertop, tile, flooring, and hardware displays. As of this fall we are also excited to announce we are displaying Hunter Douglas window Treatments!

Give us a visit and take a walk through our product displays so we can talk about your next project.∞

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, a t n a S r a e D GREAT HOLIDAY GIFTS TRI LAKES LIQUOR

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What better way than to enjoy good wine and spirits with friends and family. Tri-Lakes Liquor carries most everything you're looking for and can help with holiday drink recipes.

Our staff can assist you in pairing the right wine with entrees. Our gift cards are also available to ensure the perfect gift or Christmas stocking stuffer!

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UNIQUE GIFTS GALORE

MID AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM The Mid-America Museum Store carries educational gifts, toys, and memorabilia for the science lover in your life. The store also carries unique locally handmade items from right here in the Natural State that are appropriate for all ages. When you shop from the museum you support science education in your community.

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ARKANSAS ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS Know someone that is hard to buy for? Look no further than a cosmetic gift basket from Arkansas Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons!

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Fashion should be fun because life is just too short for boring. These trendy Alphabet Bead Bracelets are a fun way to express yourself.

Perfect for stacking a couple with your favorite sayings/names or wear them mixed in with your current bracelet stack. Wear your favorite people's names, your own name, short sayings or cute messages. Max of 10 letter/heart character for each bracelet. Metal colors are gold or silver.

Gold bracelets come with white beads, Silver bracelets come with black beads. Heart bead comes in 8 colors. $21 per bracelet. Available at www.isabellegracejewelry.com

YUMMIES MAKE GREAT GIFTS! AMBROSIA BAKERY CO.

Ambrosia Bakery Co. remains a Hot Springs tradition, now serving breakfast, brunch and lunch at the spacious Broadway location. Ride your bicycle along Hot Springs Greenway Park and check out Ambrosia's NYC Deli-style menu items. Holiday platters, hostess gifts, special occasion cakes, pies, cookies and pastries will bring joy to your next event!

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How about a gift card for one of our many services for that special someone this holiday season? From massages and facials, waxing and spray tans, to our full service salon, PLUS our newly expanded Med Spa services, there is something for everyone at Chrysalis!

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Munro Footwear Factory Outlet Store for cute, comfy shoes at outlet prices. The Gabbie offers a combination of leather and printed suede on the Extralight EVA molded outsole. Gabbie is a comfortable, casual atheleisure oxford. An adjustable fit with oxford lacing and quick slip-off and on side zipper add to its appeal. Monday- Saturday, 8:30-4:30.

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Award-winning Luna Bella offers gift certificates for the Holidays, so surprise your Dream Date with a stocking stuffer that conveys those three special words: "Let's Eat Out!" Enjoy Luna Bella's fabulous steaks, seafoods and pastas, and remember to save room for dessert. Your sweetheart will thank you!

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Casa Bella carries a wide variety of decorative items for the home and office. Come find a unique gift for anyone on your list. Gift certificates available. Tues-Fri 10-5 Sat 10-4.

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Anna + Corbin

Text by Amy Counts

Photos by Netanya’s Pix Photography

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hen Anna Turpen and Corbin Hughes were attending the University of Arkansas, they never imagined it would be world famous anthropologist and animal rights activist Jane Goodall that would bring them together. They literally saw each other from across a

crowded room, with a few friends of friends between them. Anna said, “I texted the girl he was sitting with and said he was so cute, and then two months later he texted me.” Two weeks after that first text on January 26, 2013, they went on their first date to the Italian restaurant Noodles in Fayetteville. They talked with each other from 6 PM to 6 AM while the T.V. played in the background. They have been by each other’s sides ever since that first date.

The Engagement While traveling from their current residence, Kansas City, Missouri, to their home state, Arkansas, Corbin “decided” to make a stop at the Senior Walk in Fayetteville. Supposedly, he was looking for their names, but his real intention was to pop the question by

way of a detour through the Old Main Lawn. In December 2017 at Spoofer’s Stone, Corbin asked Anna to be his wife. He knew this location was important to Anna as her sister got engaged at the same location.

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The Wedding Six years, to the day, after their first date on January 26, 2019, Anna and Corbin married at the Hot Springs Country Club where Corbin’s parents are members. Having the wedding in Hot Springs, where Corbin grew up, was an easy decision even though they currently live in Missouri. “Being in Arkansas for the wedding was especially important to me; I wanted it to feel like home,” Anna said.

A winter wedding was a must because Anna prefers the cold, “I get grumpy when I am hot so having the wedding in January just made sense.” This decision resulted in some impromptu wedding photographs of her standing in her wedding gown in fresh snow, 6 inches deep. “It snowed in Kansas City, and I texted my mother-in-law a picture, and she said to contact my photographer immediately. Well, my mother-in-law ended up texting her, and my photographer came over.

We were able to get some beautiful photographs.”

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They had attended a wedding reception at the Hot Springs Country Club before so they knew its potential. Planning the decorations was one of Anna’s favorite parts. “I loved shopping for the decorations,” Anna said. “My mother-in-law was very into it as well, and we had lots of fun going to antique stores and finding really cool pieces for centerpieces and discovering ideas on Pinterest.”

The wedding was all about family and close friends. “We wanted a smaller wedding - a more intimate setting,” Anna said. “I wanted my closest friends and immediate family, around 100 people.” Their friends from Kansas City made the trip to Hot Springs to attend their wedding. “We rented a house on Airbnb for all of our friends. Having them here was really fun,” Anna said.

Married Life Now, almost a year later, they still talk with each other with the T.V. playing in the background. Only now, their 10-year-old Lab mix named Daisy is with them. “We live a very quiet life, and we really just love being home,” Anna said. ∞

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hen you ask about great places to eat in Hot Springs, Arkansas, there are several spots that will likely be mentioned. However, one in particular will always get the recommendation of both the locals and the tourists. Sam’s Pizza Pub was originally founded in the mid 1970s, and quickly grew into a celebrated venue for family dining.

Uniquely established in a neighborhood location on beautiful Lake Hamilton, it also offers the popular convenience of having “boat in” accessibility.

In 2005, Tammy Montgomery bought the respected restaurant and continues to operate it to this day. She is quick to give credit to both Hot Springs tourism and the loyalty of local patrons for the continued success of her establishment.

Tammy emphasizes the business-patron relationship by stating, “In the summer months, we are the go-to spot on the

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water. All of the tourists love us, and we are always thrilled to see them. However, in the winter it is our locals who drive out each night for our well-known food and our relaxing family atmosphere. We greatly appreciate them as well”.

Known for their extraordinary pizza pies and delicious hamburgers, Sam’s is open six days a week for both lunch and dinner. They also offer dinner specials on certain nights of the week. On Wednesdays, they showcase their famous spaghetti and meatballs, while grilling mouthwatering steaks on Thursdays, and serving up southern fried catfish on Fridays. They have inside seating for over 100 people, maintain a full bar offering a wide variety of drink refreshment, and provide live musical entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. While upfront parking may be limited at times, don’t let that be a worry to you. There is an overflow parking lot just a short drive away, with a valet service for shuttling customers back and forth to their vehicles. Plus, don’t forget, this is a Hot Springs LIFE & HOME | DECEMBER 2019 |

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From the water, Sam’s has four docks to tie up to and plenty of patio seating available for outside dining.

If you are planning a trip to visit Sam’s Pizza Pub, they are located at 401 Burchwood Bay Road, in Hot Springs National Park. They are available Tuesday through Saturday, 11am until close, and Sunday, noon until 8pm. Please visit their website at www.samspizzapub.net for a list of their specials, or call ahead for reservations. ∞

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Delicious italian 5411 Central Avenue (Hwy 7 South) 501.762.3474 622 Carpenter Dam Road 501.262.1100 VOTED Reader’s Choice Award BEST CATFISH three years running! Bubba’s serves up fresh, handbreaded catfish filets, fried fish, hushpuppies, shrimp, crawfish tails, chicken, poboys and more.

Their signature “tartar dill” sauce adds the perfect touch. Polish off your meal with a fried pie and sweet tea. Also try the weekend boiled shrimp special! Carpenter Dam location closed Monday. 7 South location open 7 days a week, 11am-8pm.

4195 Malvern Avenue 501.262.3474 Tue-Sat 11-8 NOW CELEBRATING OUR 6th YEAR! Enjoy our cozy atmosphere while we prepare your quality catfish dinner or try our butchershop burgers.

Everything made from scratch daily, including our sauces. Also try our Jumbo hand breaded shrimp!

We offer a variety of salads served with our "soaked" dressing. Grilled dinners and mouth-watering Barbeque ribs also available. Finish with homemade bread pudding! Beer and wine available. We happily cater, also! Full menu on our website, www.greatcatfish.com.

1333-A Albert Pike Road 501.609.5864 Morrison's Fried Pies celebrate the finest in Southernstyle flavor, just like the recipes your Grandma used to make! We don't use canned pie fillings OR preservatives, just sweet delicious fruit in a light flaky crust. Taste the authentic difference with Morrison's Fried Pies. Open Mon.Tues. and Thurs.-Fri. 7am-6pm; Wed. 7am-5pm, and Sat. 7am-3 pm. Closed Sunday.

3024 Central Avenue 501.624.1552 Now celebrating 67 years in business. We will ship our sauce, visit stubbysbbq.com to order. Featured on the Travel Channel’s BBQ Crawl. Since it was founded in 1952, they have been slow-cooking ribs, beef, pork, ham, and chicken over fragrant hickory logs. Be sure and check out our Holiday Menu, including turkeys, Petit Jean Hams, pork loin, beef tenderloin, prime rib, smoked Alaskan King Crab Legs and more! Catering and gift certificates available.

Open 7 days a week, 11:00am to 8pm "Cookin' Que Since '52

100 Exchange Street 501.781.3405 Grateful Head Pizza & Beer Garden offers delicious braided crust pizzas made with the freshest ingredients, plus sandwiches, salads and a wide assortment of the best local craft brews and artisan sodas.

Full bar, live music weekly. Open daily, 11 am – 11 pm.

4332 Central Avenue, 501-525-1121 Visit Chef Sham and his staff to experience first class service paired with delicious steaks, seafood and classic Italian dishes. Offering a wide selection of premium and house wines. Al fresco dining, private party room and a relaxing bar lounge accompany our fine dining area. Reservations available. www.jandsitalianvilla.com

3954 Central Avenue 501.525.9888 Osaka offers exciting Japanese cuisine. Hot Springs’ largest Japanese restaurant, prepares a variety of entreés at the hibachi grill, at the sushi bar, or in traditional Japanese seating.

Choose from a full service bar to complement your meal. Whether a cozy evening out or a special occasion, Osaka provides the perfect setting complete with delicious fresh food and upscale ambience. Private party room available. Mon-Thur: Lunch 11am3pm, Dinner 4:30-10pm. Fri: Lunch 11am-3pm, Dinner: 4:30-10:30pm. Sat-Sun 11am-close.

1534 Malvern Avenue 501.525.0013 Don Juan’s is a family-owned and operated restaurant, the “Home of the Original White Cheese Dip." Offering daily lunch specials! Enjoy Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 3-6 pm. We serve the finest authentic Mexican cuisine, from appetizers, salads and seafood quesadillas, to combination plates. Experience the true flavors of Mexico! Open 11 am - 9 pm Mondays through Thursdays; Saturdays 11 am - 10 pm. Sundays 11 am - 3 pm. Visit online at www.donjuangrill.com.

1209 Malvern Avenue 501.624.MAMA Voted best Mexican in the state! Hand-made Mexican food, the old fashioned way!

An incredible dining experience awaits you. Come taste the difference! Hours Monday-Thursday 11am8:30pm, Friday 11am-9:30pm, Saturday 10am9:30pm to include brunch 10am-2pm. Closed Sunday. www.tacomama.net.

510 Ouachita 501.718.3102 Hand-made Mexican food, the old fashioned way! Taco Mama with a twist, same Chef Sidetown owners, located inside the Culinary District kitchen store across from the court house.An incredible dining experience awaits you, great patio-dog friendly, beer & wine. Come taste the difference! Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-2:30pm. www.tacomama.net.

210 Central Ave. (downtown) 501.318.6054 Rolando’s specializes in Nuevo Latino cuisine. This locally owned eatery with a quaint atmosphere rewards the most discriminating diners with a fresh and creative menu ranging from traditional appetizers to deliciously different seafood and Latino entrees. Discover dining al fresco at the romantic outdoor mountainside patio. Open at 11am 7 days a week. www.rolandosrestaurant.com.

104 Grand Isle Way 501.520.5862 Luna Bella offers the finest pastas, seafood and steaks. Start with one of our stunning appetizers such as Arancini or Boursin crabcakes, followed by a delectable entree of rack of lamb, house- made meatballs or salmon with crab. Full bar also available. Mon, Wed & Thur 5pm-9pm, Fri & Sat 5pm-10pm.

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Medical Link |

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Manage Grief with Grace this Holiday Season

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olidays are filled with traditions, but when someone you used to share those moments with has died, managing grief during the holiday season can be particularly challenging.

Mental and physical preparation are your best tools for managing the feelings that may accompany holidays. While family members, particularly children, may want things to be as they've always been, the reality is things have changed. It can also be a time to create new traditions and memories that honor your absent loved one.

Consider this advice from the National Funeral Directors Association to help navigate grief this holiday season.

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fect your ability to process emotions.

2. Give yourself permission to take a break. No two people process grief and loss the same way; only you know your limits. Even in a season filled with obligations and commitments, know that it's OK to set boundaries and remove yourself from holiday reminders and triggers. That may mean flipping the channel on the TV or bypassing the holiday display at the store. Taking care of yourself when you're grieving isn't just about finding comfort, it's also about avoiding discomfort.

3. Be realistic with your commitments.

You may be the one who hosts your family's holiday celebration every year, but if others offer to take responsibility, let them. Allow loved ones to help, and if they don't volunteer, don't be afraid to ask.

4. Look for tangible ways to express feelings. So much of grief is internal as you manage numerous thoughts and emo-

tions, but physical expressions of your memories and feelings can help process it all. A package like the Remembering A Life Self-Care Box contains several resources to help you take care of yourself.

It includes a journal, a rose quartz stone that promotes relaxation, a water bottle to remind you to stay hydrated, a jar to hold written memories of your loved one, a soothing candle, a dragonfly keychain symbolizing hope and comfort, and a soothing essential oil roller.

5. Verbalize how you're feeling. Manage expectations by telling family and friends how you're feeling about the holiday and what they can expect from you. Also let them know what you need from them. If talking about your loved one brings comfort, let those around you know you appreciate the stories and reminiscing. If it hurts, ask that they refrain.

6. Honor your feelings and needs. As

most who have experienced loss know, grief comes in waves. The only way to process grief is to ride one wave to the next. That may mean putting off your holiday shopping for a day when you're feeling less emotional or bowing out of an event you planned to attend.

7. Include your loved one in the holidays. There's no right or wrong way to incorporate your loved one's memory; that all depends on what feels right to you. It may mean serving his or her favorite dish, placing a photo on the mantel or simply slipping a memento in your pocket so you can touch it when you're feeling overwhelmed.

Find more advice to help navigate your way through a loss at rememberingalife.com. ∞

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