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BOB ROBBINS Bob Robbins is a nationally recognized radio per- sonality in Little Rock, Arkansas for Clear Channel radio station KSSN 96FM (95.7FM). Bob has been rated one of the top morning show personalities for over 26 years. The Country Music Association has recognized Bob as Country Music Disc Jockey of In by 12:00 the Year. He has been instrumental in the careers of several country music artists and groups and has been recognized for humanitarian and volunteer Out by 5:00 work such as the Toys For Tots campaign. Bob re- sides in Sheridan, Arkansas where he enjoys working on his farm and hunting and fishing with his 6 Days a Week friends and family. To learn more about Bob go to www.bobrobbinsoutdors.com. All Work Performed On Site KRISTY WEINER Kristy Weiner was raised in Steele, Missouri and attended Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, where she met and married her husband of 11 years, Max. She now makes her home in Maumelle and has 2 daughters, Hailey (10) and Allie (5). She started her own design company, Kristy’s Design, in 2002. Kristy has been involved in numerous proj- ects in her short business career, everything from commercial real estate to home design and recently was the interior designer fro the Arkansas Seniors First Benefit House. Kristy prides herself on making customers feel comfortable and “at home’ with her work. Her philosophy on designing, “Designs for the way you live,” speaks straight to the heart of how she uses cutting edge ideas but never waivers from the personality and true feelings from each individual client. Kristy can be contracted at Kristy’s Design 501-680-0924. · Convenient drive-thru service · State of the art facility · European style equipment LORRIANE HENSLEY Lorraine Hensley in currently using her M.A. in the · Quality workmanship Behavioral Sciences to “talk to the flowers” in Mau- melle where she lives and gardens. As a master gar- · Excellent customer service dener and free lance writher plants keep her coming back for just a little more conversation. 102 COMMERCE ST. (Across from Kroger) Monday - Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday Noon to 5:00 Dry Cleaning CHUCK DOVISH Chuck began his broadcasting career in 1976 af- Wet Cleaning ter graduation from Columbia College in Chicago. He began almost immediately working at KHTV-TV, Channel 11 in Little Rock, first as a general assign- Laundry ment reporter and then doing his “Traveling Arkan- sas” segments which the station aired until May 2002. After 25 years of being on-the-road all over Alterations Arkansas, chuck then began producing and host- ing a new show entitled, “Exploring Arkansas” in January 2003. It currently airs on AETN Fridays at 6:30pm. Modeled after National Geographic Explorer, the show concentrates on all the high ad- 501-803-4105 venture the Natural State has to offer. JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2006 7 FROM THE 70-6.& / &+6 6.#&3
70 -6. -:"6(645 & / ." 6. #& 6.&--&3 -*7*/(." 70 ' -6 .& *3 / 6. 4 #& PUBLISHERS 6.&-3 5 -*7*/( " ." // * 4&& )5X */(% "7 JO4JTUF 06# &: ST*O -& 0 3FBM& 6 TUB6.UF 4USFTT'SFF5SFF34 -*7* (08&- &'4"5 Last year went by so fast; it’s hard to believe it’s $IVDLX '"45 BHPO3 5F BDFT BS6Q5I already 2006. A new year is always a good time for F5SBJM changes and resolutions. Many of our resolutions include exercise and losing weight. Read what Olie 1 :[ij_d[Z / FX +FSN F B TU/ JO5 BN BZ FJO MPSJT Everyone is so proud that Jermain Taylor retained his UIF UIF (B NF title. This young man is such a positive inspiration. Regardless of our age, we can all learn from him. We recently moved and were able to spend the holidays in our new home. It was a real treat for us after spending months on a renovation project. We upgraded the house with paint, carpeting and tile flooring, appliances and fixtures. This was !44%.4)/. such a task that we decided to include some information in this issue for those considering this difficult and stressful undertaking. We couldn’t have done it without the help of Go "53).%33 Mini, Jacksonville Flooring, Kristy Weiner and Jenniffer Yarberry of Professional Painting and Fauxs (read about Jenniffer in our March-April issue). Be sure to read our features on /7.%23 Go Minis and Jacksonville Flooring in this issue. (!6% 9/52 -%33!'% -!),%$ 4/ For the gardener, Lorraine Hensley gives suggestions on how to tend your garden this time of year. For the outdoors person, Chuck Dovish tells us where we can see Bald Eagles in s %VERY HOME AND BUSINESS Arkansas and Bob Robbins describes his duck hunting trip to the luxurious Mallard Pointe IN -AUMELLE AND SURROUND Lodge. Don’t miss Kristy Weiner’s article on how easy it can be to give your home a new ING AREAS APPROX look. s HOMES IN #HENAL Many people attended the Maumelle Arts Council’s Christmas Tour of Homes last month. Meleah Montgomery gives us an overview of the charity functions as well as showing us s !LSO DISTRIBUTED IN ,ITTLE 2OCK .ORTH ,ITTLE 2OCK some pictures. Speaking of charities, we have an update on the Spirit of Maumelle Benefi t #ONWAY (OT 3PRINGS (EBER house. 3PRINGS AND 3HERWOOD IN #ENTRAL !RKANSAS And if you’ve got a sweet tooth, Mae Lynn interviews Barb Roberts, a local resident who bakes special cakes and pastries. This will be sure to give you ideas for your special valentine. #!,, /2 %-!), 4/$!9 &/2 !$6%24)3).' And as usual, see how many people you recognize in our Maumelle in Pictures. ).&/2-!4)/. Catch the Spirit and make a difference P.S. Now you can read us online, so check us out at [email protected] www.MaumelleLivingMagazine.com. 8 MAUMELLE LIVING iÌÊÕÃÊ i«ÊÞÕÊ`iÃ}Ê Ì iÊ«iÀviVÌÊL>ÌÊvÀÊ ÞÕÀÊii`à UÊÌiÀÀÊ iVÀ>ÌÀÃÊ>Û>>LiÊ UÊ ÕÃÌÊ`iÃ}ÊÌi>Ê>Û>>LiÊ UÊ*ÀviÃÃ>ÊVÃÕÌ>Ìà UÊ>VÌÀÞÊ ÀiVÌÊ*ÀV} UÊ-«ÃÊ>Û>>LiÊÜÌ Ê«ÕÀV >ÃiÊÊ >iÊ"Õ>V Ì>Ê UÊ7Ê`iÛiÀÊÌÊ>Ê>iÃÊÀÊÀÛiÀÃÊ ÊÀ>Ã>ÃÊ UÊ V>ÊÃiÀÛViÊÌi> Trader Bill’s Outdoors 1530 Albert Pike • Hot Springs, Ar. 71913 Toll Free 1-866-753-4413 • 501-623-8403 • www.traderbills.com www.sumerset.com Ijob[ Yec\ehjWj W\\ehZWXb[fh_Y[i$ Trader Bill’s Outdoors 1530 Albert Pike • Hot Springs, Ar. 71913 • Toll Free 1-866-753-4413 • 501-623-8403 • www.traderbills.com JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2006 9 IN PICUTRES MAUMELLE 10 MAUMELLE LIVING JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2006 11 Sensational Sweets by Mae Lynn Most of us have a sweet tooth and some of us have more than one. Barb Roberts can handle that. With her in-home baking business, Sensational Sweets, at 28 Masters Place Drive, Maumelle she can appease that sweet tooth hunger. Barb started this business in 2004 after she was laid off her job following 23 years in the area of customer service and found extra time on her hands. She began wondering how to fill her hours productively. Her 7 year old son, Connor, offered his 12 MAUMELLE LIVING -),,)/. DRIVERS 42534 34!4% &!2- 0ERSONAL SERVICE AND COMPETITIVE RATES ARE WHY MORE PEOPLE TRUST 3TATE &ARM® FOR CAR INSURANCE THAN THE NEXT THREE COMPANIES COMBINED #ONTACT ME TODAY Rebecca Lanning, Agent 115 Audubon Drive Maumelle, AR 72113 Bus: 501-851-7370 [email protected] ,)+% ! '//$ .%)'("/2 34!4% &!2- )3 4(%2%® 0ROVIDING )NSURANCE AND &INANCIAL 3ERVICES 3TATE &ARM -UTUAL !UTOMOBILE )NSURANCE #OMPANY 0/ 3TATE &ARM )NDEMNITY #OMPANY s "LOOMINGTON ), s STATEFARMCOM advice which was, “Hey mom, you are so good at baking, why don’t you open a bakery?” She thought about it and then forgot about it but her son kept nagging about opening a bakery. Barb thought, “Why not—what do I have to lose?” And Sensational Sweets became a reality. With a love for baking creative and beautiful treats, Barb stepped into her kitchen and began. Although cakes are her current best seller, she also does a mix of pastries and cookies. Tortes and biscotti also form part of her repertoire. Nothing is off limits for Barb. If the customer can think of it, she can do it. All of her products are custom made with the best and freshest ingredients available and nothing is pre-baked. Barb even designs cakes for those “out of the box” occasions. Her years spent in customer service are still fresh in her mind as she “listens” to her ~ Continued on page 14 (!009 (/52 s "/4( ,/#!4)/.3 ,)6% -53)# 35. 45%3 s -!5-%,,% ,/#!4)/. JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2006 13 ~ Continued from page 13 customers’ needs. Personal meetings and a sample of her wares are also available, especially when the occasion is a wedding or other large function. Her day always brightens when she sees the facial expression when someone picks up one of her cakes. When they are so obviously pleased, she is also delighted. Several aspects of the business Barb really enjoys include the flexible hours that allow her to take her son to and from school. Her schedule can now fit around her family’s needs. Her husband and son also function as on-site taste-testers when she tries something new and everyone enjoys the process. Most of her free time is spent with her family, which increased by one in July ’05 when the Roberts’ family adopted Remi, a little girl from China. They also became involved in the FCC (Families with Children from China) and enjoy the various functions when their children meet and socialize with other adopted Chinese children. But most of all, this business is special to Barb because her son thought enough of his mom’s talent to encourage her to share it with others. It makes her feel very special and Sensational Sweets provides the tangible and tasty reality of her dream. For a special custom made treat for your Valentine or any other occasion, give this baking entrepreneur a call. Barb can be reached at 350-0666. #,/3%/54 g -/$%,3 3!,%3 ^ 3%26)#% ^ -/.4(,9 34/2!'% ).4%234!4% C_a[ MARINE "%.4/. !2 9ehW 14 MAUMELLE LIVING 7ANT TO BUY A VEHICLE 7% $/.g4 7!.4 9/52 -/.%94HATgS BETWEEN YOU AND THE PERSON SELLING THE CAR "UT IF YOUgRE IN THE MARKET TO SELL PAY A SMALL PARKING FEE ./ #/--)33)/. 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By Bob Robbins Photos courtesy of Mallard Pointe Lodge 16 MAUMELLE LIVING es, I’ll admit that me and the boys took Ya recent duck hunting trip that some people might consider more like a trip to the spa or a vacation resort, but I don’t feel like less of a hunter because of it. We were treated like kings by the guides and staff of the Mallard Pointe Lodge. We also had the best opening day of duck season that I’ve had in many years. Mallard Pointe Lodge in Brinkley, Arkansas was formerly called Wildlife Farms II. The 11,000 square-foot lodge provides all the modern luxuries in a sporting atmosphere that is second to none. Now with a newer look and the same great outdoor activities, it’s quickly becoming one of my favorite hunting getaways. I arrived a little late Friday night and was greeted by old friends and a hot 12 ounce Porterhouse steak with all the “fixins”. I still can’t decide which of these I was happier to see. We laughed and ate and ate, and laughed and ate some more. I’ve been called many things in my life, but a “light eater” has never been one of them. I had to stand up just to find room for the hot fudge sundae that topped-off an unbelievable dinner. Talk of the duck hunting to come and early morning trip out to the blind was enough encouragement for just about everyone to head off to their rooms for the night. Weheaded out to the blind the next morning total of 21 ducks that morning in a very in perfect time to get out decoys, check our short period of time. The shooting came equipment and start the trash talking about quick with not much time in between. If the shooting that was about to begin. you’ve done this before, you know that your heart rate increases with every fly Across the flooded rice field, the first by. It’s a great feeling, but the excitement volley of green wing teal came into sight. and the shooting can definitely wear you Now, teal are beautiful birds that fly faster out quickly. than just about any other. And I don’t know if it was the big meal the night before or If you visit Mallard Pointe Lodge, try just a little rust on the Remington 870, but to experience the food and the hunting in I think I was the only shooter that didn’t moderation. Too much of either may give drop a bird. But before the high fives were you a “Quack Attack.” finished, I was able to see some mallards move over the blind and ol’ Bob had his Visit www.MallardPointeLodge.com for first ducks of the season. We bagged a more information on this top rated facility. JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2006 17 NATIONAL TREASURE OUR NATION’S SYMBOL SOARS AT HOLLA BEND By Chuck Dovish eeing an eagle for the very fi rst just a phrase. It’s really true – eagles In fact, it also becomes quite clear Stime is a special moment that stays don’t just fly, they majestically soar that any other bird or animal as our with you the rest of your life. There and swoop and glide. Their flight is symbol just wouldn’t be the same is no other bird that even comes close almost magical in a sense. Seeing –including the turkey, as Benjamin to the flight of an eagle. The phrase one in flight, you quickly realize why Franklin had once suggested – what – “to soar like an eagle,” is more than it was chosen as our nation’s symbol. was he thinking? 18 MAUMELLE LIVING NEW OWNERSHIP • NEW EQUIPMENT • SWIMMING POOL • INDIVIDUAL CERTIFIED TRAINERS • AEROBIC Ç?dj^[9ekdjho9bkXe\7haWdiWiÈ CLASSES 2 Country Club Circle • Maumelle • 803-4500 Photo courtesy of Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism One of the really great areas to go and watch eagles soar is Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge south of Russellville. Like many other birds, the eagles that take up winter residency at the refuge migrate south each year from northern breeding areas. A dozen or more eagles can be spotted at Holla Bend from December through February. Yes, wintertime is the best time to see the greatest variety of wildlife on the refuge. The eagles can be seen not only soaring, but also perched in the trees along the Arkansas River. Binoculars and a camera are definitely two essential items to bring along on your trip. To improve your chances of seeing wildlife, an observation tower and a foot trail are located on the refuge but if you prefer to stay comfy and warm, there is an eight-mile auto tour which meanders throughout the 7,055 acres. Sometimes, better results are achieved if you drive slowly and remain in your vehicle so as not to disturb any wildlife. Also, early mornings and late afternoons are best for observation and photography since ~ Continued on page 19 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2006 19 KEY BENEFITS GROUP “Your Key to Better Benefits” Quality and Innovative Health Plans Individuals Employer Groups (minimum of 2 employees) Associations VAL McDANIEL JACKIE KITCHENS 758-0289 9220 MAUMELLE BLVD. MAUMELLE, AR COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL ~ Continued from page 19 that’s when wildlife is most active. If you own a decent telephoto lens be sure to take it with you. I mentioned that wintertime is the best time for wildlife at the refuge because Holla Bend’s primary purpose is to provide a winter home for a portion of the millions of ducks and geese that use the Mississippi Flyway each year. During these migrations as many as fourteen species of ducks and four kinds of geese will stopover at the refuge. Throughout a typical winter it’s not uncommon for the refuge to host up to 100,000 ducks and geese at one time. Holla Bend is also home to other familiar wildlife that lives here all year long – white- tailed deer, turkey, bobcat, coyote, raccoon, beaver and fox squirrel. But it’s the eagle in flight, soaring majestically that’ll leave an SPECIAL PRICING FOR SENIOR CITIZENS & VETERANS impact, which I guarantee, will stay with you forever. I also might add in regards to the National Wildlife Refuge System – it truly is unmatched anywhere in the world, a unique and extensive network of land and water (92 million acres) which is protected and managed especially for wildlife and their habitat as well as for people to enjoy. The system has been referred to as “America’s best kept secret.” Get out and find out for yourself what the secret is all about! For more info on Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge and other refuges please LITTLE ROCK • 501-626-3047 visit – www.southeast.fws.gov. Watch “Exploring Arkansas with Chuck Dovish” Mondays at 6:30pm on AETN. 20 MAUMELLE LIVING .%7 $%!,%2 '8 (7 -!2).% &5,, 3%26)#% -!2).% $%!,%2 '5!2!.4%%$ 4/ "%!4 !.9 $%!, $3 '%9%2 302).'3 2/!$ s ,)44,% 2/#+ s 5.)6%23)49 s 7% 42!$% &/2 !.94().' ) s 02)#%$ 4/ 3%,, !4 ,/7,/7,/7 "/44/- $/,,!2 &/2").' 2$ s -!.9 4/ #(//3% &2/- '%9%2 302).'3 2$ JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2006 21 Spirit of Maumelle House Spirit of Maumelle and Renaissance Homes team up to benefi t the community they love. By Terry Carpenter 22 MAUMELLE LIVING ell, the time has come. The last nail Spirit of Maumelle Benefi t Whas been driven, all concrete and brick House Supporters has been poured and laid. The tile, carpeting, hardwood flooring and painting are finished. A Plus Alarm Brandon Tedder’s team at Renaissance Homes American Blinds & Shutters has installed all the appliances and fixtures. Now Atkinson Supply the decorators are hard at work making fi nal choices and strategies to apply their decorating Barbara Boyles, skills. David Claibourne Interiors Boots Leary This beautiful 2,900 square foot home built by Renaissance Homes, Incorporated is now Chuck Dovish complete. The home, located at 103 Beaver Creek Connie Carbonaro, Kristy’s Design Lane in Maumelle’s Summit Ridge Addition, is almost ready for public viewing. For anyone Doug Odom, Gayle Odom & Associates reading this that is not familiar with our Spirit of Maumelle program, let me fill you in. Ellen Neiman Ernie & Barbara Medlin The Spirit of Maumelle is a humanitarian effort established by Gay and me to raise money for Fuller & Sons Hardware local charities. The charities we selected are the Gayle Odom, Maumelle Senior Services Center, Maumelle Arts Gayle Odom & Associates Council, Hope Ministries Food Pantry, Maumelle Veterans’ Memorial, Maumelle Friends of the Greg Carr / Regions Mortgage Animals and Centers for Youth & Families. Jim Berry Brandon Tedder, Mike App and Stan Rose of John’s Sign & Banner Renaissance Homes, Incorporated agreed to build Kevin M. Carpenter, a house, in Maumelle, and donate the proceeds to KMC Lawn Maintenance these charities. In addition to building the house, Kristy Weiner, Kristy’s Design they rallied many of their sub contractors and suppliers to donate or discount their products Laurie Sadler, Life Photography and services. Doug Odom, of Gayle Odom and Linda Miller, Associates, has listed the house and agreed to Linda’s Window Décor & More waive any real estate commission their agency will earn when the home is sold. Little Rock Construction Services Maumelle Living Magazine Gayle Odom has selected a dynamic decorating team to make the home look fabulous. Her team Metro Builders consists of Kristy Weiner, Connie Carbonaro, Terry & Gay Carpenter Terry Williams, Linda Miller, and Barbara Boyles. This is a champion decorating team and Terry Williams, Terry Williams Interiors we all look forward with great anticipation to seeing this team’s decorating selections. The Carpet Center An open house will be scheduled later in Spirit of Maumelle Benefi t January for the public to view the home. If you House Charities would like ticket information, contact Gayle Centers for Youth & Families Odom and Associates at 851-9600 or Maumelle Hope Ministries Food Pantry Living Magazine at 851-0001. For information about the Spirit of Maumelle Benefit House, Maumelle Arts Council contact Doug Odom at 851-9600 or Brandon Maumelle Friends of the Animals Tedder at 351-3822. For information about Maumelle Senior Services Center the Spirit of Maumelle, contact Terry or Gay Carpenter at 851-0001. Maumelle Veterans’ Memorial JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2006 23 Go Minis By Meleah Montgomery 24 MAUMELLE LIVING If you are considering deep cleaning your home or if you have a move coming up, take a look at Go Minis’ Mobile Mini. What are Mobile Minis? Mobile Minis is mini storage on the go! “Basically, it’s the combination of a moving truck and a storage unit in one,” says Russell Yarbrough, owner of Go Minis, located behind Acme Brick off Maumelle Boulevard and Count Massie Road. This innovative, self-moving and storage process: unit system is available for use all over the proof. These containers can be stored Central Arkansas area. Not to be confused outside or on-site at Go Minis safe and 1. Call Go Minis at (501) 374- with the industrial, mobile storage units secure dealership location. 1052 and place your order. They will help that you see at Wal-Mart during the holiday you determine the size unit you will need. How It Works… season, these “minis” are specifically Containers are available in three sizes (12 designed for residential use and are weather It’s an easy and convenient four step ~ Continued on page 26 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2006 25 ~ Continued from page 25 The Inherent Advantages of Mobile • If storage is your need and you aren’t Minis… necessarily moving, it’s an efficient way to ft., 16 ft., and 20 ft.). If you think you might pack, store, and unpack your belongings need a dolly or packing materials, they will They are a great alternative to renting without ever having to transport items to place these items inside the container and the moving vans and storage units because: a separate facility. Plus the cost is in line consumer is only charged for the materials with what you would pay to rent an offsite • They transport your belongings from one they use. Call them and check it out. It’s storage unit. location to another. affordable and in line with what you’d expect “Everybody loves this system once they to pay for a do-it-yourself rental truck. • They deliver and pick-up. You don’t try it!” states Yarbrough. Besides being a have to drive a massive truck around town, 2. Your weather proof, Mobile Mini great option when you consider moving, maneuver it into tight spaces or back it into unit will be delivered right to your home it’s also a very efficient way to clean out the your driveway. And you don’t have to fill it or wherever you want it delivered, usually muddle in your home or garage. “It’s hugely up with gas when you’re done. within 24 hours. popular with real estate professionals. • The “mini” units remain at ground level They often recommend us to their clients 3. Pack your “mini” at your own pace. because it allows them to clear the clutter for easy loading and unloading. No need to Take up to a month to pack and load your out of the home quickly and conveniently, walk backwards up a steep ramp. Plus they storage unit without racking up additional which allows the home to ‘show’ better”. are eight foot tall and 8 foot wide so you and fees. It certainly allows for easy cleaning when your items should easily fit inside. restoration companies come in to work as 4. When you’re finished packing your • You use your own pad lock on the “mini” well. They can move everything out of the container, call Go Minis to schedule pick-up which means you are always in full control home, get their work done, and move your on the next available day. In many cases, of your possessions. things back in with ease. So while you’re they can deliver and pick-up the unit the stuck at home this winter, give your home same day. Plus, they deliver anywhere in • They are cost-effective and you know the “clean” it deserves and consider Go Central Arkansas or they will store it at their how much you will be paying up-front Minis’ Mobile Minis as an option to store it secure warehouse facility. before you start your move. effectively and efficiently. T BOA HOW S ES! PRIC ARKANSAS MARINE . 3HOBE 2D s !LEXANDER !2 WWWARKANSASMARINECOM 26 MAUMELLE LIVING Ever thought of being a business owner? By becoming an Aflac agent, you will have the opportunity, not only to be your own boss, but realize financial and personal success. What better time than now? Aflac can help you be a successful business owner by providing: Hands-on support. High-tech and traditional training. The potential to earn as much money as you want. Access to some of the industry’s most technically advanced marketing and communication tools. 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Santa Claus made his stop at our home and it seems that everyone was very happy. Now all I have left to do is reorganize everything that was old to make more room for the new goodies. Believe it or not, this time of the year is the busiest for me. People have taken all of their Christmas decorations down, gotten new décor items as gifts, and are ready to make a change to get the year off to a great start. It’s also one of my most challenging times of year since most people have spent much more than they intended over the holidays and they are relying on me to make sure they don’t spend too much on the rooms or projects they are undertaking. There are so many ways to make changes in your rooms and not spend a small fortune, you just need to try and think “outside the box”. This can sometimes seem impossible, but trust me, it can be done. The following before and after rooms were completed on very tight budgets and have made a large impact on the homeowners and their home. In this client’s home, she had a sitting room that she and her family just used to pass through on their way to answer the door. She didn’t care much for this room and thought it would be a waste of time and money to redecorate. I convinced her to give me a small amount of money and a chance and I would completely change the way she felt about this room. I really don’t believe in wasted space and felt like it would be a nice retreat for her and her husband to enjoy once the children were off "Whether it's a time to remember, or just keeping time" to bed. The first thing I asked her to do was "It's About Time" to paint the back of her bookshelves the same color as her walls. She was a little hesitant at 501-225-9593 first but decided to trust me and give it a shot. 9816 Rodney Parham • Little Rock • www.danwerke.com After all, it’s just paint and she knew if she did not like it, it could easily be changed. As I have talked about in previous articles, paint Saving the world isn’t easy. Saving a life is. is the single most inexpensive way to change a room and create the most visible difference. Just one pint of blood can save up to three lives. Suddenly the old accessories she hadn’t really liked before now looked completely different. I added a few new ones to make the others look like new and did a little rearranging. Next, I “dressed up” the windows by purchasing store bought panels and had them bloodsaves.com ~ Continued on page 30 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2006 29 ~ Continued from page 29 hung on 2” wooden poles and that instantly made the drapes look more expensive. Not everything needs to be custom made. You can take good quality, store bought and dress them up in ways that meet your budget needs. Sometimes I add different trims and fringes to plain panels and, voila, you have semi custom drapery. The same goes for pillows. I love creating and designing wonderful pillows with beautiful fabrics and tassels but sometimes I just have to improvise. There are some great looking pillows in stores, you just have to look Ê9"1\ for them and be creative with them. Finally, placement of the furniture and -iÊÌ] accessories can really enhance a room. Just «ÊÌ] changing the angle of your area rug can make a significant difference, especially if your >ÌÊÌ] space is limited and there are not a lot of ÀÊÌ] options on the arrangement of your big pieces i>ÀÊÌ] of furniture. I have angled the piano off the bookshelves just to help move the eye all the -ÌÀiÃÃÊ"ÛiÀÊÌ] way around the room. There were so many interesting things to see. The subtle changes "ÀÊÀiÊ``VÌi`Ê/ÊÌ°°° made a big difference and did not cost as much as you would think. Ê Ê, Ê Probably the most important difference these subtle changes made was the fact that my client 9"1Ê," Ê/t called me the next morning and thanked me. She told me that for the first time since they have owned the house, she and her husband got up early and had coffee in the sitting room and later that night she and her family sat down Ê7", -Ê at the piano that hadn’t been played in years. Þ«Ì iÀ>«ÞÊ V Little does she know, I really thank her for giving me the chance to create moments like ÈääÊ*iÊÀiÃÌ]Ê-Ìi°ÊÓ£ÎÊUÊ >Õii]Ê, these for people and their families to share in Èä飂 their home. 30 MAUMELLE LIVING Same Day Service (in by 9 - out by 5) Easy Parking Proudly serving Maumelle residents for 9 years =alr¿k =af]Û;jqÛ:d]Yfaf_Û¬ÛCYmf\jq " Ê/ / ,Ê Ê Ê,"" - ÃÕÌ}ÊEÊ iÃ}ÊHÊÃÌ>>ÌÊHÊ ÌÀÊÕÌ>ÌÊ-ÞÃÌiÃÊHÊ ÃÌÀLÕÌi`ÊÕ` (behind Harvest Foods in £äÎäÇÊ >ÕiiÊ Û`°ÊUÊ ÀÌ Ê ÌÌiÊ,VÊUÊx䣰ÓÓ{°ÎäÈÊUÊ/ÊÀiiÊnää°ÈnÇ°{È{Ç Stone River Plaza) ÜÜÜ°ÌiV °V ,/'/ “Maumelle” %-"2/)$%29 -/.'2!--).' ')&4 3(/0 0523%3 #!.$,%3 -5#( -/2% Menu sampling Cg[Yl]\Ûafka\]Û Gulf Shrimp • Fresh Soup & Salads • Certified Angus Beef® Ribeye and Filets • Daily Fish Specials • Great Sandwiches =alr¿kÛ;jqÛ:d]Yfaf_ Cheers awaits to treat you to a delightful rendezvous for either lunch or dinner. With a lively décor and pleasant, spacious patio, they are the landmark of great food and boutique wines. It’s like eating at home, only better. 1901 Club Manor • Maumelle • 851-6200 Monday – Saturday 11 – 9:30 www.cheersim.com Call Owners Darryl Downs or Merideth McCloud For Your Catering Needs JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2006 31 32 MAUMELLE LIVING Business Profile: Jacksonville Floor Covering By Meleah Montgomery Photography by Gregory Photography As winter approaches and the air outside begins to get nippy, it’s our nature to want to hibernate inside our homes, snuggle up by the heat and sip some hot chocolate. Let’s face it, it’s human nature, but often times as we sit inside during these months, we grow weary staring at the same four walls, worn carpet, old curtains and stained countertops. We’ve all heard of the “winter blues” and probably all have experienced it as well. This year, don’t just sit around, do something about it. Take control of your surroundings! Its time to make a change – in your scenery, that is! Call Jacksonville Floor Covering (JFC) to make your home look fresh again. Whether you want to update your floors, kitchen, bathroom, or just your window treatments, the JFC team of professionals can help. “We have a large selection of linoleum, hardwood flooring, laminates, ceramic tiles, carpet, plus counter tops and backslashes. Besides flooring, we also do custom window treatments such as wood blinds and Venetian blinds,” says Rush. And it doesn’t just stop there. JFC also does showers. “We do it all, from residential to commercial remodels as well as new,” he states. Richard’s team of professionals love remodeling jobs but admits much of the business stems from new installations. What puts Jacksonville Floor Covering above the area competition? The answer can be summed up in two words – knowledgeable staff. Owners Richard Rush and Woody Campbell with their combined thirty- seven years of flooring experience covers a wide range of know-how. Add Pamela Johnson, their Interior Designer and Head of Sales, and you have an unbeatable combination that far exceeds the competition. “Pamela got her start in the floor covering business while working with her dad at the tender age of fourteen,” states Richard. “She is great to work with and a vital part of our team.” All three members of this team have a wide range of flooring knowledge and experience. “We have working knowledge with every aspect and job in the flooring business, while most sales people in this industry have never installed it themselves. Knowing it from the inside-out gives us a unique perspective and expertise that serves as an invaluable resource to our clients,” Rush states. “We know how to overcome an issue a do-it- yourself client might be having when putting a floor down and can solve their dilemma by providing a solution.” Another advantage JFC has is their service. Although problems are few and far between, they are handled in a timely manner because you are only one phone call away from the top! At many other flooring stores it ~ Continued on page 34 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2006 33 ~ Continued from page 33 can take a lot to get an owner involved since most companies have a floor manager to deal with customer complaints. It’s the floor manager’s job to do everything in his or her power to handle customers’ concerns. This often creates a communication wall between the customer and the owner. “We do not have such a manager here; I am here to do anything in my power to provide the best in personal service to our clients directly,” Rush explains. “The idea is that we never want to get so big that we forget where our business comes from.” Add their exceptional knowledge and outstanding service with quality materials such as Bolick, Beaulieu, Interceramic, Donco and Shaw and it’s easy to see why Jacksonville Floor Covering has been around for twelve years. Top it off with value pricing and this company is hard to beat! “We have allied ourselves with a few companies and brought in their products so we can get the lowest price they allow,” Richard asserts. “Because we do a large amount with these 0BLMFZ5IVNQ distributors, JFC is important to them which equates into better pricing. This puts us at an advantage and allows us to pass the savings on to our customers.” Give the expert team at Jacksonville Flooring a call for your next remodel job whether you need installation or choose to do-it-yourself. They can walk you through the process and offer “free” tips for that turn-key job or give free estimates if you choose to pass the installing headache on to their reliable and trusted installers. The store is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. They are also available after hours by appointment. So what are you waiting for? Change your scenery today by calling 501-985-4204. 34 MAUMELLE LIVING CONGRATULATIONS! tesy of Nelson Chenault Photography Photo cour courtesy of Nelson Chenault Photography Congratulations to Jermain Taylor - Middleweight Champion of the World! '034"-& 'JU[T "650 1-";" 'JOF%SZ$MFBOJOH-BVOESZ #:08/&3 .%) .3)0/&:%0 /)=&)2)*-87+6394 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2006 35 36 MAUMELLE LIVING JERMAIN TAYLOR – STILL THE By Nathaniel Greer rkansas’ own Jermain Taylor champ back on July 16 after winning a This allowed the championship belts to Asuccessfully defended his title against split decision against Hopkins in a fight go home with Taylor to Little Rock, but former champion Bernard Hopkins in that was marred by controversy. One understandably, Hopkins immediately Las Vegas on December 3, 2005. Taylor judge gave the fight to Hopkins, while demanded a rematch. became the undisputed middleweight the other two scored Taylor the winner. ~ Continued on page 38 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2006 37 tesy of Nelson Chenault Photography Photo cour courtesy of Nelson Chenault Photography ~ Continued from page 37 Hopkins felt that he had won the first match, and a lot of people agreed with him. You might think that after losing to him a second time, the boxing press and Hopkins supporters would have to admit that Jermain Taylor is truly the best middleweight boxer in the world. You would be wrong. This time around all three judges scored the fight exactly the same, giving it to Taylor 115-113, but afterwards Hopkins still claimed that he won. The next day, the sports pages and boxing websites talked about Jermain Taylor as a still unproven champ. Much like in the fi rst fight, Taylor won the first few rounds outright, but slowed down as the fight wore on. Bernard Hopkins, at 41 years old, is known as a crafty fighter and, after holding the title through a division-record twenty challenges, anything short of a knockout was guaranteed to be met with controversy. 38 MAUMELLE LIVING After the fight, Jermain Taylor told reporters, “I’ve still got a lot to learn, but I did win it. The man is a clever fighter. It’s hard to hit him. You’ve got to pull all the tricks in the book just to hit him.” What is next for Jermain Taylor? The number one contender for the title is Ronald “Winky” Wright, and he is guaranteed an opportunity to challenge Taylor for the title. Taylor’s promoter, Lou DiBella, wanted Taylor to get a warm up fight against a lesser opponent before facing Wright. Taylor has had an exhausting year with the two fights against Hopkins and could use the chance to relax a little and work on his technique. However, the World Boxing Council has opened a free negotiations period between Wright and Taylor, and is trying to force him into defending his #ONGRATULATIONS *ERMAIN 4AYLOR title in his next fight. ON RETAINING THE Whatever happens, it looks like the locals will get a chance to prove their loyalty. Get ready fans . . . Taylor wants his next 7ORLD -IDDLEWEIGHT #HAMPIONSHIP fight to be in Arkansas. With a match up against Winky Wright in Little Rock, Jermain Taylor would have the opportunity to 7E ARE PROUD OF YOU prove irrefutably that he is worthy of the championship belts that he wears, and Arkansas would have the opportunity to show the world that they support Taylor as a local hero: a gentleman, a role model, and the undisputed Middleweight Champion of the World. -AC!RTHUR $RIVE .ORTH ,ITTLE 2OCK !2 WWWBLUEHILLWRECKERCOM ,)6% &2%% %!4 0)::! 0IZZA s 3ALAD 3ANDWICHES 0ARTY 2OOM !VAILABLE &AMILY &RIENDLY $INE )N #ARRY /UT /PEN $AYS ! 7EEK WWWAMERICANPIEPIZZANET -ILE /FF ) -AUMELLE "LVD #/-).' 3//. ./24( (),,3 -C#!). JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2006 39 40 MAUMELLE LIVING JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2006 41 42 MAUMELLE LIVING JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2006 43 44 MAUMELLE LIVING ChristmasTHE MAUMELLE ARTS Tour COUNCIL of Homes By Meleah Montgomery The Maumelle Arts Council Christmas Miller, owner of Linda’s Windows Décor Tour of Homes proved to be a huge & More. This home featured gorgeous success within the community. The two- décor and highlighted the “Glamorous day event began with a tour of homes on Christmas” theme. Next was 12 Masters Saturday evening followed by a huge after- Place, decorated in a “Classic Christmas” party at the Maumelle Country Club. The theme by the talented designers at Silks-A- Country Club event included silent and Bloom. Right next door at 14 Masters Place live auctions with Chuck Dovish serving was the home of Shayla Copas, decorated as Master of Ceremonies and Auctioneer. in an “Elegant Christmas” theme. Shayla It was a festive occasion with Samantha decorated her own home through her Greenland playing violin and David business Forever Silk. Down the road at Harrison accompanying on piano, as well 44 Masters Place, was a “Contemporary as a performance by Piece of the Rock, a Christmas” themed home, decorated by the division of the Sweet Adelines’ Top of the designers at Posh. And last on the tour was Rock Chorus. the home of Tom and Barbara Brockway, located at 45 Masters Place. Barbara Each home on the tour featured a theme. decorated her home in a “Southern Living The first home on the tour, located at 6 Christmas” theme and featured twenty Masters Place, was decorated by Linda seven Christmas trees. JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2006 45 The Tour of Homes concluded Sunday of the event and of the children with Mr. Although fi nal figures from the event were afternoon and was followed by the annual Claus. not available at press time, a conservative Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the estimate places the event somewhere between Maumelle Community Center. TuTus and All in all, it was a spectacular affair! “Great twelve and fifteen thousand dollars, after Tennis Shoes dance group performed, as people came together to put on this fantastic expenses. Proceeds from the event include well as the Sweet Adelines. The Maumelle event,” said Joanne Swindell, Interim a matching funds grant to be used toward Community Theater also performed a Director of the Maumelle Arts Council. building an Arts and Education Center of delightful production of The Littlest “I want to thank the host of volunteers for Excellence in Maumelle, which will house all Snowflake. Numerous local artists came doing such a fabulous job! The spirit of the arts, from music and theatre to paintings together to decorate the statuesque Christmas Maumelle was exemplified. I truly felt the and sculptures. tree and even Santa made a grand appearance groundswell of support and the goodwill in his old time garb. Local photographer of the community will enable us to build a For more information regarding Maumelle Roger Frangieh was on hand to take pictures heritage for the arts in our community.” Arts Council, please contact 501-803-3883. 46 MAUMELLE LIVING JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2006 47 4(%2%3 ./4 %./5'( !24 ). /52 Dianne P. 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Although there are a few gardening chores left over from the general fall clean-up, these are the months when we sit and dream of how this year our garden is going to be even better than last year. And it usually is. We visualize just the changes we may want to bring to our landscape. Perhaps try some familiar plants in a little different location in the landscape or “go for broke” and try a few plantings that are new to the yard and gardener. But, like everything else, leftovers from last fall need to be taken care of. 52 MAUMELLE LIVING ...part surround theater ...part planetarium ALL DIGITAL The Aerospace Education Center is continuing Spring blooming bulbs should all be in its dedication to education in Arkansas with the place now just chilling out and getting ready for the first blooms of the season. 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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL RECYCLING CENTER. *UST &OR 4HE "ARK /F )T 9ARD 7ASTE 2EMOVAL AND 0ERSONAL 0ET 3ERVICES 7EEKLY 0ET 7ASTE 2EMOVAL s $AILY 7ALKING 0LAYTIME /VERNIGHT 0ET 3ITTING s 'OURMET $OGGY 4REATS 'OODIES 4O MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND OR FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT (EIDI %ZELL AT h7% 3#//0 4(% 0//0v Splurge &(-(+ / !" % " '-, by rk collections "/(+ men's and women's contemporary fashion .,-( 2 and denim boutique +"&"'% ', 5625 Kavanaugh Blvd. Little Rock, AR 72207 -+ " /"(%-"(' (501) 603-9805 Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm = SUPHAN LAW FIRM > (on the corner of Filmore and Kavanaugh) +'!' ,."- a &.& %% a a %% a 1 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2006 55 PROMISES PROMISES By Shannon Odom Photography by Gregory Photography lie Yates and partner Val McDaniel of the Americans make one or more new year’s resolutions, OMaumelle Fitness Club know all about how with weight loss, exercise and quitting smoking hard it is to keep your New Year’s Resolutions. topping the list. These three common resolutions, in That is why they are offering you some incentive to logical thinking, could work together to achieve the exercise. And can’t we use all the help we can get? desired effect: if you exercise, you will most likely lose weight and it must be hard to continue smoking According to current statistics, nearly 50% of once your body is working to better itself. 56 MAUMELLE LIVING 9ÕÊ>ÞÊ`ÀiÃÃÊV>ÃÕ>ÊÊÌ iÊvwÊVi]Ê LÕÌÊÌ iÀi½ÃÊÌ }ÊV>ÃÕ>Ê>LÕÌÊÌ iÊ µÕ>ÌÞÊvÊÞÕÀÊV«>Þ½ÃÊÜÀ°Ê ,iyÊiVÌÊÌ >ÌÊÜÌ Ê«ÀviÃÃ>ÞÊ `iÃ}i`ÊLÀ>`}Ê>`Ê>ÀiÌ}Ê >ÌiÀ>ÃÊvÀÊ7 , Ài>ÌÛi° "" Ê-Ê*," --" Ê-Ê9"1Ê, Ê",Ê ", ® xä£x{Óää£ ÜÜÜ°ÜÀVÀi>ÌÛi°V >Õii]ÊÀ>Ã>à ," 1, -ÊUÊ7 -/ -ÊUÊ , ÊUÊ 1- --Ê , -ÊUÊ*, - //" -ÊUÊ*"-/ ,-ÊUÊ ", Here’s the good news: since Val and Olie took over the ownership of Maumelle Fitness in 2005, many improvements in equipment have been made but one thing hasn’t changed. Olie is still managing Maumelle Fitness with the type of caring attitude he has always had. Personal service and the benefit of having a program developed just for you are two great incentives to start working towards better fitness in 2006. “We’re here to help and want people to see results,” Olie states. “We offer a family-friendly atmosphere that includes childcare, new equipment, a smoothie bar and more.” Olie knows that there are many requirements to have a successful fitness program and Maumelle Fitness is determined to give you all the tools you need to achieve your fitness goals. -AUMELLE ,ITTLE 2OCK ,ITTLE 2OCK .ORTH ,ITTLE 2OCK 4OWN #ENTRE "OWMAN $OWNTOWN -C#AIN -ALL While many people are thinking of their (EIGHTS 3 ,OUISIANA New Year’s resolutions, Olie and Val are .ORTH 0ARK -ALL resolved to continue to make improvements. #OLONY 7EST “We still want to grow as a business and in ~ Continued on page 58 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2006 57 No One Knows Wine Better. Owners Val McDaniel and Olie Yates • Party Planning • Case Discounts • Weekly Wine Specials • Great Selection of Special Gift Sets • Food & Wine Pairing Service Voted Best Liquor Store Arkansas Times ‘04 11601 W. Markham • Little Rock, AR 72211 501-223-3120 • 1-877-600-WINE www.arwinesales.com Village of New Bedford ~ Continued from page 57 membership. And as we grow, our facility will continue to improve,” Olie says. Val and Olie agree on one of their business resolutions, which is to attract more female members. “The first time in a fitness center can be intimidating and overwhelming,” Olie admits, “but we have a certified trainer who works with you to make sure you go in the right direction.” In your trial membership Front Porches, Friendly Folk and of three training sessions, a certified trainer A Carefree Lifestyle. Come Home writes up a program specifically for you, to The Village of New Bedford... takes you through it and Olie and his staff are always there to answer questions, give Maumelle's Newest Subdivision. encouragement and help you in your quest for a better you. “We offer a laid back, easy- Lots and Home Plans Available for going atmosphere,” Olie states. “It’s not Your Selection December 1, 2005. what people expect, but everybody fits in, no matter what their level of experience.” Offered exclusively by: Val adds that Maumelle Fitness is more of Judy Glover – 804-9692 • Terri Summers – 258-6408 a club than a macho gym. “Besides,” she states, “strength training is so important for A River Crossing Partners, LLC women to avoid the onset of osteoporosis. 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