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Featuring a home fit for royalty, red fashion, what to see in Eureka Springs, AR, a different look at cosmetic surgery and chocolate recipes to die for.

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    Tobi Fairley

    The owner of Tobi Fairley Interior Design and Tobi Fairley Gallery, a full-service luxury residential interior design firm and fine art gallery in Little Rock. She was selected by Traditional Home as one of the Top 20 Young Designers in America in 2009; her work has been featured in House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Dream Bedrooms by Better Homes and Gardens, MSNBC.com and Design and Dcor magazine. Fairley is a popular speaker at national industry events and is widely known for her award-winning blog at tobifairley.com.

    Carla G. Spainhour, J.D., l.l.M., Cpa

    Carla G. Spainhour, J.D., L.L.M., CPA (Inactive) is a partner with Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP in Little Rock, where she has practiced law for 18 years. She received her bachelors degree in accounting from the University of Louisiana at Monroe; her law degree from University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and her masters of tax law from New York University. Carla advises individuals and physician groups regarding tax and estate planning. She and her husband, Tim, have three children.

    P. ALLEN SMITH

    Little Rock native, P. Allen Smith is an award-winning garden designer and host of the public television pro-gram, P. Allen Smiths Garden Home and the syndi-cated P. Allen Smith Gardens. Smith is the garden design editor for national magazines such as Cottage Living and Womans Day. Smith is the author of the Garden Home series, which includes four books one of which is P. Allen Smiths Living in the Garden Home: Connecting the Seasons with Containers, Crafts and Celebrations.

    EGGSHELLS KitcHEn company

    Eggshells Kitchen Company is located in the Heights of Little Rock. It is a full-service, locally-owned shop

    specializing in the unusual and spectacular needs of your kitchen. Youll find gadgets, bakeware and

    cookware from top names. Aspiring chefs can also sharpen their culinary skills with classes taught by AY

    contributor Faith Anaya. Eggshells Kitchen Co, (501) 664-6900, eggshellskitchencompany.com. (Owners

    Heather and Libby pictured)

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    MaMMa Mia!Feb. 8 through 13, Fayetteville. This entertaining and memorable musical makes its way to Walton Arts Center. Follow the story of a daughters quest to find out the identity of her father on the eve of her wedding on a Greek island paradise. The music of ABBA helps the story unfold.

    (479) 443-5600 or waltonartscenter.org

    Get your ticket today!

    "The Blind Boys of AlABAmA"Feb. 4, Fayetteville. Dont miss this one-of-a-kind music performance by a multi-Grammy winning group at Walton Arts Center. These music veterans have played uplifting old-time gospel since 1939 and still bring down the house.

    (479) 443-5600 or waltonartscenter.org

    UCA disTingUished leCTUre series spike leeFeb. 7, Conway. Get the inside scoop on making it in the film industry at this event featuring speaker Spike Lee at the UCA Reynolds Performance Hall. Lee is an American film director, producer, writer and actor. His company, 40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks, has produced more than 35 films since 1983. Admission $15.

    (501) 450-3682 or uca.edu/Reynolds

    norThwesT ArkAnsAs go red for women lUnCheonFeb. 15, Rogers. Celebrate heart health for women with the American Heart Association at this fun and educational event at The John Q. Hammons Convention Center. Enjoy a heart-healthy lunch; bid on exciting silent auction items; and learn about the No. 1 threat to womens health heart

    disease. Tickets are $65.

    (479) 442-6540 or goredforwomen.org

    lAnTerns!

    Feb. 18 through 20, Little Rock. The grounds of the picturesque Wildwood Park are illuminated for this fun, family event that celebrates the first full moon of the year. Take a walk through the meandering pathways lit by fire pits and luminaries into Wildwoods winter woodlands, and visit eight educational cultural displays. Admission is $10 for adults; $5 for children 6 to 12; and free for children 5 and under, includes the cost of entertainment. Food and drinks are available for purchase.

    (501) 821-7275 or wildwoodpark.org

    norThwesT ArkAnsAs home BUilders AssoCiATion home showFeb. 18 through 20, Springdale. This symposium at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Springdale has everything imaginable for the homebuilder and the do-it-yourselfer. Shop at the vendors booths and register to win prizes.

    (479) 751-6688 or nwabuilders.com

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    Feb. 19, Little Rock. Dont miss

    one of central Arkansas most highly-regarded, black-tie affairs. The evening includes a reception and silent auction followed by dinner; sweetheart presentations; a live auction; awards ceremony; and dancing to the music of The Rockets all at the Wally Allen Ballroom of the Statehouse Convention Center. This annual gala benefits the American Heart Association.

    (501) 375-9148 or heart.org

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    Feb. 20, Little Rock. Warm up with a cup of soup at the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF) primary annual fundraiser at the Embassy Suites. Sample soups, breads and desserts from more than 30 local restaurants, and bid on many fabulous silent auction items, while enjoying live music

    and good company. The AACFs mission is to ensure all children and their families have the resources and opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives and to realize their full potential.

    (501) 371-9678 or aradvocates.org

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    Feb. 21 through March 10, Hot Springs. Stroll through the winding pathways of the lovely Garvan Woodland Gardens. More than 150,000 daffodils from 327 varieties are in bloom at this 210-acre botanical garden on Lake Hamilton. Admission: $9 adults, $8 ages 55 and older, $4 ages 6 to 12, 5 and under free.

    (501) 262-9300 or garvangardens.org

    20Th AnnUAl ArkAnsAs flower & gArden show

    Feb. 25 through 27, Little Rock. If you were blessed with a green thumb, this event, at the Statehouse Convention Center, is for you. This year promises to be a fun-filled experience, complete with vendors booths, educational presentations, the popular Big Backyard Family Learning Center, and more. Also, take the shuttle over to Verizon Arena for the HBAGLR Home Show.

    (501) 821-4000 or arflowerandgardenshow.org (501) 758-3646 or hbaglr.com/home-show

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    WHOLE GRAINS Snack on ready-to-eat, whole grain cereals or whole grain crackers.

    VEGETABLES Try crunchy vegetables as a school snack.

    MILK Include fat-free or low-fat milk with meals or snacks.

    MEAT AND BEANS Choose lean turkey, chicken,roast beef or ham for sandwiches.

    SCHOOLSUPPLIES

    FRUITS Vary your fruit choices. Fruits differ in nutrient content.

    Success in school depends on a lot more than the right pencils, books and erasers. Studies show that a diet rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, along with a healthy lifestyle, can help your child succeed. Find out how good nutrition can lead to great things at MyPyramid.gov.

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    andy Williams Moon river Grill Located next to the Moon River Theatre; you can now enjoy lunch or dinner before or after the show. Menu choices include some of Andys mothers recipes, such as rhubarb shortcake (in season). Enjoy a glass of Andys signature wine along with your meal. ::: 2600 W. Highway 76 (417) 337-9539 andywilliams.com ::: $$

    The Chateau Grille Lakeside dining at the Chateau on the Lake features unique dishes such as pecan-crusted salmon and grilled filet and South African Lobster; special dining experiences available such as the Chefs Table. ::: 415 N. State Hwy. 265 (417) 334-1161 chateauonthelakebranson.com ::: $$$

    Devil's Pool restaurant Indulge in the comfort of the past and present; savor the taste of hickory smoked prime rib, smoked trout or one of their other specialties. Popular Sunday brunch is a dont miss with made-to-order om-elets, wide assortment of breakfast items, delicious lunch entrees and rich desserts. ::: 612 Devils Pool Road (800) BC-LODGE bigcedar.com ::: $$

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    Michelangelos Italian Ristorante Dine on fine Italian fare at affordable prices in this fully-renovated historic downtown location. Daily lunch specials include the Value-Express Pasta Bar. Look for live music on the rooftop during the warm months. ::: 1117 Oak St. (501) 329-7278 michelangelosconway.com ::: $$

    Mikes Place New Orleans by the way of Conway, this bistro combines outstanding service and food for a winning formula. With delicious entrees like their seafood crepes, Shrimp Brantley and mouthwatering steaks, youll soon become a regular. ::: 808 Front St. (501) 269-MIKE mikesplaceconway.com ::: $$

    EUREKA SPRINGS

    Casa Colina Mexican Grill & Cantina Casa Colina serves authentic Mexican cuisine in a beautifully-restored 1890 home. Try the Chihuahua Chorizo Flamada appetizer or specialties like Casa Colina Crepes and the House Specialty Aztec Boudin. ::: 173 S. Main St. (479) 363-6226 casacolinagrill.com ::: $$

    Gaskins Cabin Steak House Prime Rib is the specialty at the renovated, beautifully-landscaped 1864 log cabin just north of Eureka Springs; cozy, rustic atmosphere. Enjoy dishes like Atlantic Salmon and Shrimp Scampi. ::: 2882 Hwy. 23 North (479) 253-5466 gaskinscabin.com ::: $$

    Rogues Manor Offers savory cuisine and eclectic lodg-ing options. Enjoy cocktails in the cozy lounge before dining in the romantic setting. Delicious appetizers include Curried Seafood Chowder and Potted Montrachet; entrees with aged steaks, Australian coldwater lobster tails, chicken tarragon and more. All served in secluded dining rooms of this beautiful home at Sweet Spring. ::: 124 Spring St. (479) 253-4911 roguesmanor.com ::: $$

    The Stone House One of the regions little-known trea- sures. Tucked away in picturesque Eureka Springs, this wine bar is delight- ful an ideal place to have a late lunch, light dinner or night cap. The tapas menu features artfully-arranged trays of aged cheeses, olives, locally-produced honey, truffles, nuts, dried fruits, French bread and fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables. Youll find a great selection of ale and, of course, a wonderful selec- tion of red, white and sparkling wines. The Stone House has a lovely, cozy interior and a tranquil atmosphere perfect for romance, fun and laughter. ::: 89 S. Main St. (479) 363-6411 eurekastonehouse.com ::: $$

    FAYETTEVILLE

    Bordinos Northern Italian cuisine in a relaxed dining atmosphere, full-service bar and an extensive wine list. Reservations re-quired. ::: 310 W. Dickson St. (479) 527-6795 bordinos.com ::: $ $$

    Hjem Restaurant Pronounced Yem, this Scandinavian restaurant focuses on high-quality ingredients, specializes in fresh seafood and Wagyu, a densely-marbled, prime-grade beef known for its ultra-tender texture and luxurious taste; featured in a burger and as an entre; delicious Scandinavian preparations, quality make for unique, upscale dining experi-ence in casually-elegant atmosphere. Located on the Square. ::: 1 E. Center St. Ste. 160 (479) 966-4344 ::: $$ $$$

    Kosmos GreekafeDine casually and still enjoy a fabulous meal. Kosmos is one of the squares popular eateries. Authentically Greek fare, prepared with fresh ingredients; menu offerings such as pitas, various gyros and the delicious, meal-concluding baklava keep this restaurant busy through dinner and lunch hours. ::: 540 W. Dickson St. (479) 521-7482 kosmosgreekafe.com ::: $

    MermaidsFresh spin on deep-sea fare. Most popular menu items, include the Cajun Pasta, a ri-beye, Tuscan Salad and Chicken Marie; dont miss the fish of the day; sandwiches and wraps also available during lunch. ::: 1815 Green Acres Road (479) 443-3737 mermaids.ws ::: $ $$

    Ozark Natural FoodsNatural, organic foods served at deli, salad and hot food bars; vegan and veg-etarian dishes available; daily specials. Curried chicken salad is big favorite. Variety of cold and grilled sandwiches and pizzas with organic, natural ingredients offered. Shop for your home pantry in the store as well. ::: 1554 N. College Ave. (479) 521-7558 ozarknaturalfoods.com ::: $

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    Savor RestaurantA maze of beautiful private and open dining areas, mood is warm and relaxed with earthy colors and low lighting and rich colors. The new menu consists of many Italian favorites, such as Fettuccine Classiche Alla Bolognese, Salmone In Crosta Di Patate Tartufate, Galleto Al Mattone Cotto In Forno and many more. ::: 2217 N. College Ave. (479) 587-8325 savornwa.com :::

    Theos Gourmet appetizers and entres, great martinis, extensive wine list. Heated patio. Reservations recommended. ::: 318 N. Campbell Ave. (479) 527-0086 theosfayetteville.com ::: $$ $$$

    FORT SMITH

    RolandosUnique blend of North and South American foods, Nuevo Latino cuisine, fine wines. Reservations recommended. ::: 223 Garrison Ave. (479) 573-0404 rolandosrestaurante.com ::: $$

    21 West End This modern, fine dining eatery and martini bar offers an eclectic menu and an extensive bar featuring more than 40 martini options. Entrees include Spinach Fettuccini, Chicken Oscar and Cognac Pork Loin, and more. ::: 21 N. 2nd St. Ste. 102 (479) 434-4213 21westend.com ::: $ $$

    HOT SPRINGS

    Bleu Monkey Grill Entrees are well-prepared and tasty; be sure to try the crowd-pleasing Monkey Nachos and the Bleu Monkey shrimp, prepared with a Jamaican black pepper sauce and served with rice, black beans, plantains and mango salsa is just one example of their imaginative dishes. Bleu Monkey Rita is their most popular drink. ::: 4263 Central Ave. (501) 520-4800 bleumon-keygrill.com ::: $$

    Central Park Fusion Cuisine This upscale, yet affordable, restaurant is a cozy place to dine in the Spa City. The eclectic menu includes items from a hearty steak cobb salad to Hawaiian rib-eye, burgers, Okinawa purple sweet potatoes and much more. Look for daily specials including a popular fresh fish dish on Fridays. ::: 200 Park Ave. (501) 623-0202 centralparkfusion.com ::: $$ $$$

    Js Italian Villa Enjoy fresh fish or one of the many pasta dishes, outdoor dining available with view of beautiful Lake Hamilton. Happy hour from 4 p.m. to close. Reservations recom-mended. ::: 4836 Central Ave. (501) 525-1121 jsitalianvilla.com ::: $$

    Jahnas Italian Restaurant Their steaks, we hear, are the talk-of-the-town; menu includes pasta, chicken, veal and shrimp entrees a mixture of foods influenced by the Mediterranean and Northern regions of Italy especially. Nice wine selection, new private room, big-ger bar/lounge area. Dont miss the veal romana, veal with prosciutto, Romano cheese and a creamy marsala red wine sauce, and save room for the fab vanilla crme brulee. ::: 1803 Airport Road (501) 767-0200 ::: $$

    The Pancake Shop This family-owned business has been a favorite since it opened in 1940. Today, they serve six varieties of pancakes, vari-ous hot and cold cereals, egg entrees, omelets and even ship preserves, pancake and scone mixes and more to custom-ers throughout the country. Their banana pancakes were recently named the best breakfast in Arkansas by the Food Network magazine. ::: 216 Central Ave. (501) 624-5720 pancakeshop.com ::: :: $

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    Brickhouse Grill This New Orleans-influenced menu touts a wide range of eclectic Cajun cuisine including Rockin Chicken Salad, Born on the Bayou Pasta and Chair de Crabe. Enjoy lunch or dinner on the New Orleans-style balcony or come inside for the live music up to five nights a week. ::: 218 S. Main St. (870) 336-2441 mightybrickhouse.com ::: $

    Godsey's GrillGodseys Grill is a lively location for lunch, dinner, drinks and entertainment. They have a delicious menu featuring burgers, sandwiches, salads, pizza and more. Try more than 15 different variations of the burger including the Godseys Burger, Fire Burger, Jtown Burger and more. Pizzas are cooked in a wood-burning oven and are built-to-order. ::: 226 S. Main St. (870) 336-1988 godseysgrill.com ::: $ $$

    Omars Steakhouse Casual elegance, ambiance; special-ties include filet mignon, veal marsala.

    Reservations required for parties of 8 and up. ::: 2628 Phillips Dr. (870) 972-6501 omars501club.com ::: $$

    Pieros Restaurant and Club Fine art adds to the atmosphere of this downtown eatery. Menu features antipas-to platter, delicious salads, pasta and entres including scaloppini and piccata dishes; watch for daily specials up to 14 each day. ::: 320 S. Main St. (870) 802-3636 ::: $$

    LITTLE ROCK

    Arthurs Prime SteakhouseThis American steakhouse serves only the finest cuts of beef; they are aged and cut in-house. Or choose from a wide vari-ety on the upscale entre menu including pork, lamb, fish, chicken and seafood. Enjoy great food, a beautiful presentation and friendly staff. ::: 27 Rahling Circle (501) 821-1848 ::: $$$

    AshleysOne of the crowing jewels of the luxury, boutique Capital Hotel. Each meal is a stellar experience traditional Southern local and organic ingredients, prepared on-sight with imagination. Dont miss chocolate French toast; gulf shrimp (or any seafood selection); purple hull peas with pot liquor; roasted chicken; and homemade ice cream and sorbets. Elegant, yet relaxed atmosphere, excellent service. ::: 111 W. Markham (501) 374-7474 ::: $$ $$$

    Brave New Restaurant Restaurant, staff and menu live up to owner Peter Braves reputation for in-novation, excellence; favorite lunch spot for locals, beautiful for nighttime dining. Seasonal menus, great selection of fresh seafood; dont miss dessert, in-cludes ice cream, local produce; scenic deck overlooks Arkansas River. ::: 2300 Cottondale Lane Suite 105 (501) 663-2677 bravenewrestaurant.com ::: $ $$

    Capis Restaurant Fresh, locally-grown produce, internation-al influence, delicious mixture of flavors, textures and colors. Menu includes small plates, tapas, as well as big plates. Dont miss Cuban picadillo, artisan cheese sampler, tequila mini-shots. Any dessert is well worth every calorie. ::: 11525 Cantrell Road Suite 917 (501) 225-9600 capisrestaurant.com ::: $ $$

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    one of the citys premier hotels; great se-lection of prime steaks and chops, tradi-tional Italian dishes. ::: 3 Statehouse Plaza (501) 399-8000 peabodylittlerock.com ::: $$$

    Ciao Baci Great selection of appetizers featuring seafood, entres with unique sides. Daily soups and specials; known for marvelous martinis. ::: 605 N. Beechwood (501) 603-0238 ciaobaci.org ::: $$

    Ferneau An area favorite since its inception; each appetizer, entree and dessert is prepared with imagination and care. Menu features fresh ingredients, includes classics caprese salad tasty combinations crab cake with dijon crme fraiche and red pepper coulis and out-of-the-box offerings, such as red wine braised short ribs, polenta, horseradish crme fraiche, fried onion. Don't miss Late Night at Ferneau with live music and drink spe-cials. ::: 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd. (501) 603-9208 ferneaurestaurant.com ::: $$$

    Loca Luna This bold Arkansas bistro is well known for its flair, flavor and creative dishes featuring grilled meats, fresh sea-food, delicious pastas and brick oven piz-zas. ::: 3519 Old Cantrell Road (501) 663-4666 localuna.com ::: $$

    Maddies Place Maddies features New Orleans-infused southern comfort foods, such as fried green tomatoes with crabmeat remou-lade and poboys. Dont miss the hot sausage poboy, the sausage is made in-house. Youll also find smothered green beans, cornbread pudding and for des-

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    sert traditional bread pudding and pecan pie with homemade butter crust. ::: 1615 Rebsamen Park Road (501) 660-4040 maddiesplacelr.com ::: $ $$

    Red Door Bistro Eclectic menu comprised of inventive dishes; check out the blackboard specials, which include a $5 glass of white or red wine. Entrees available in small or big plates. Customer faves include the Red Door Outrage, a sandwich with six ingre-dients, and dishes from the adjacent Loca Luna. ::: 3701 Old Cantrell Road (501) 666-8482 ::: $ $$

    Sonny Williams Steak Room Quality service and excellent food variety of sides, steaks prepared to per-fection; extensive, award-winning wine list; free valet parking. ::: 500 President Clinton Ave. Ste. 100 (501) 324-2999 sonnywilliamssteakroom.com ::: $$$

    Vieux Carre A delicious mix of Creole, French, Italian and Southern-influenced foods; inventive dishes, fresh locally-grown ingredients. Dont miss jazz brunch! ::: 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. (501) 663-1196 afterthoughtbar.com ::: $$

    ZaZa Fine Salad & Wood Oven Pizza Bistro uses locally-made produce, health-conscious menu of gourmet salads, Italian-style wood-fired pizzas, home-made gelato, beer, wine and more. Salad menu offers more than 100 ingredients. The fast-cooking Italian-style pizzas are baked in the 900-degree wood-burning oven in 90 seconds. ::: 5600 Kavanaugh Blvd. (501) 661-9292 ::: $ $$

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    Gastons White River Resort Restaurant Features fresh rainbow trout, fabulous seafood and steaks. Historic restaurant has a great atmosphere and a magnifi-cent view, outside and in. Fine selection of wines and a full bar. ::: 1777 River Road (870) 431-5203 gastons.com ::: $$ $$$

    Me on the Square Offers an upscale dining experience with beautiful dcor and eclectic cuisine in-fluenced by many cultures. The creative menu includes the sophisticated flavors of baked cheeses, fresh seafood, pork tenderloin, prime steaks and savory pasta dishes. ::: 4 e. Seventh St. (870) 425-5015 meonthesquare.com ::: $$

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    NORTH LITTLE ROCK

    Cregeens Irish Pub Irish from ship to stern, youll find every meal well prepared, well portioned and tasty. Try their fish and chips, their au-thentic bangers and mash; and delicious desserts. Dont leave without having a perfect, two-part pour pint of Guinness. Monthly beer dinners feature multi-course meals paired with beers. ::: 301 Main St. (501) 376-PINT cregeens.com ::: $

    Ristorante Capeo Located in charming Argenta District. Intimate gathering place serving authen-tic Italian food, fine wines. ::: 425 Main St. (501) 376-3463 capeo.us ::: $$

    Starving Artist Caf The Starving Artist Caf is known not only for its fantastic fare, but also for its beautiful artwork by local artists. Enjoy lunch and dinner items, such as panini, crepes, gourmet salads and soups as well as daily specials. ::: 411 Main St. (501) 372-7976 starvingartistcafe.net ::: $ $$

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    Basils CafBasils Caf specializes in global flavors. Everything on the varied menu is creative, hearty and pleasing to the palate. Enjoy a lunch or dinner of entrees ranging from Crab Cake Pasta to Rack of Lamb Au Poivre. ::: 3300 Market St. Ste. 136 (479) 464-4190 ::: $$ $$$

    Bread-N-ButterLocated in historic downtown Rogers, this cozy restaurant is tucked inside Steamboat Annies Antique Shop. Delicious, all-natural ingredients, hearty soups, sandwiches, quiche and fresh sal-ads. Dont miss the baby cakes petite and scrumptious to top off your lunch; catering available. ::: 113 W. Walnut St. (479) 246-0100 ::: $

    Mister Bs SteakhouseGood and consistent quality, delicious and expert preparation. Steak, ribs, salmon, pork its all prepared to perfection. Dont miss the salad wedge or potatoes fried or mashed and save room for the chocolate cake. Great dining experi-ence. ::: 1043 W. Walnut St. (479) 636-3122 misterbsteakhouse.com ::: $$

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    now the site of the Three Sisters building. Melodys Choices Gifts; a florist; a hair salon; and a post office are some of the retail outlets that occupied the section from todays Hog Haus to Joses.

    Ol for JoseJoe Fennels arrival on Dickson Street

    was preceded by a stint as the manager of Applegates Landing, an experimental restaurant owned by Pizza Hut. In 1978, Fennel gladly came to Arkansas remembering his childhood trips here on vacations and the natural beauty; his hometown of Stillwater, Okla., paled in comparison. After one year, Fennel, then 27 years old, wanted to work for himself. Having recently lived in Texas, he decided to open a Mexican restaurant.

    North College was the happening place then, but rent was out of sight Fennel said. He was familiar with college towns, and Dickson Street appealed to him. Dickson Street was a hell hole, so rent was affordable. Minute Man was leaving, and the rest is history here I am 30 years later.

    Joses began as an 80-seat restaurant in a cinder block building. Fennel had no aspirations to run a nightclub, but the back part of his building had been home to Speakeasy, a pizza place and bar that featured live music and the first big screen TV in town. People expected Joses to have music. Looking up and down the street, Fennel took note of the successful music venues. Dickie Pooles Library Clubs regular band was the Bel Aires. Mary Hinton was running Georges and the Cate Brothers drew big crowds. The Swinging Door, with its giant cowboy faade and bands like Zorro and the Blue Footballs and Jerry Jeff Walker, regularly had a packed house.

    Fennel said, In those days, students didnt come to Dickson Street. Either their parents had warned them about the dangers, or they had read about incidents. Conservative, older people were too scared to come so the old Fayetteville people claimed it. To get those customers to Joses, Fennel knew he had to find a good house band. Thats why he hired the little known group The Ozark Plantation Band. They played every other weekend, and we grew together.

    Musicians have a tight network and appreciate an honest operator and a steady paycheck. Crow Johnson and the Bel Airs

    were helpful in his band search and told him about several groups. Fennel shared an amusing story about one promising group. I hired these two guys who were supposed to be good. I paid them $50. The turn out that

    night was terrible only eight people, and selling Busch long necks for 50 cents, I knew I was going to lose money. But I turned to my friend, Joe Giles, and said, Man, these

    guys are good! The name of the band was Troutfishing in America, who as we know went on to become very successful.

    In 1988, Fennel made the decision to get out of the music biz and focus on his food business; the late nights were taking a toll on his family and his life. Fennels decision paid off with a significant sales increase the following year. At the time, popular chain restaurants were starting to open in the northern part of Fayetteville. I looked at moving north, but I loved Dickson Street. It was me.

    There was another factor the WAC was close to realization. So, instead of moving, Fennel decided on a major remodel. Joses went from 80 to 320 seats in 1991, and only closed one day during the project. In planning this expansion, Fennel already had his sites set on his next project: an Italian restaurant

    Swingin' Door Saloon, Dickson Street, 1970s. Joe Neal, photographer. Courtesy Shiloh Museum of Ozark History / Joe Neal Collection (S-88-247-1).

    "... I knew I was going to lose money. But I turned to my friend,

    Joe Giles, and said, Man, these guys are good! The name of the band was

    Troutfishing in America ..."

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    Thanks to the successful campaigns of organizations, such as Go Red For Women and the American Heart Association, everyone should be well aware by now that heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States and a major cause of disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about every 25 seconds, an American will have a coronary event, and about one [person] every minute will die from one. These are grim facts and not some-thing you want to discuss during a month celebrating love but because we care about our loved ones, we should take time to learn the warning signs, symptoms and risk factors and, better yet, methods of prevention, to take care of our hearts.

    Some of the most common heart conditions include heart attack, blocked arteries, arrhythmia and congestive heart failure. These problems can develop due to a number of risk factors, such as family history, if those in your close family had known coronary disease at a young age; diabetes; high cholesterol; and tobacco use. Having one or more of these risk factors can greatly increase your risk of heart disease, said Dr. David Churchill, cardiologist at Washington Regional Medi-cal Centers Walker Heart Institute.

    Since most dont discover they have a heart condition until they are in the doctors office ex-periencing severe symptoms or in the emergency room, on their way into surgery, it is very important to learn the early warning signs the sooner you seek medical attention, the better your chances for recovery.

    Love Your HearT It does us all well to know that heart disease is the No. 1 killer, but this infor-mation is useless unless we take the time to educate and prevent ourselves from becoming one of the statistics.

    By Amy Bowers

    SymptomS of Coronary artery DiSeaSe

    SymptomS of a Heart attack

    SymptomS of ArrhythmiAS AbnormAl heArt rhythm

    Discomfort, pressure, heaviness, or pain in the chest, arm or below the breastbone Discomfort radiating to the back, jaw, throat or arm Fullness, indigestion or choking feeling (may feel like heartburn) Sweating Nausea Vomiting Dizziness Extreme weakness Anxiety Shortness of breath Rapid or irregular heartbeats

    Angina, or chest pain. Angina can be described as a discomfort, heaviness, pressure, aching, burning, fullness, squeezing or painful feeling in your chest. It can be mistaken for indigestion or heartburn. Angina is usually felt in the chest, but may also be felt in the shoulders, arms, neck, throat, jaw or back.

    Shortness of breath Palpitations (irregular heart beats, skipped beats or a "flip-flop" feeling in your chest) A faster heartbeat Weakness or dizziness Nausea Sweating

    Palpitations (a feeling of skipped heart beats, fluttering or "flip-flops," or feeling that your heart is "running away") Pounding in your chest Dizziness Feeling light-headed Fainting Shortness of breath Chest discomfort Weakness Fatigue (feeling very tired)

    From WebMD

    YOU CAN PreveNt HeArt

    DiseAse:

    EXERCISE 30 MINUTES

    NO SMOKING

    KEEP DIABETES UNDER CONTROL

    TREAT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

    LOWER FAT INTAKE

    LOWER CHOLESTEROL

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    These warning signs are the most com-mon, however symptoms can manifest differently for everyone. Churchill emphasized that chest pain can sometimes appear as mild dis-comfort during physical activ-ity, and that it is important to be aware of your body and if any symptoms, especially more than one at a time, ap-pear to seek medi-cal attention im-mediately.

    It is much bet-ter to prevent heart disease then to wait for it to manifest and then treat it; and there are many steps one can take to greatly lower your chances of de-veloping these conditions, Churchill said. Add a routine of 30 minutes of exercise four or five times a week, walk on a treadmill or outside, bicycle, do aerobic activity; stop using tobacco; keep your diabetes under control. If you have high blood pressure, be sure you treat it; lower your fat intake; and lower your cholesterol.

    Diet can play a huge role in heart health. The average American diet is pretty poor, Churchill said. There is a lot of junk food being consumed out there, and we are seeing a lot of younger people coming in with heart conditions.

    The Dean Ornish Diet, and similar diets used by celebrities, including Pres. Bill Clinton, who after quadruple bypass surgery was in the hospital again last year for a double stent, is a popular method that has proven results in actually reversing heart disease in many studies. The Ornish diet, developed by Dr. Dean Ornish and mapped out in his book Eat More, Weigh Less advocates a high-fiber, low-fat vegetarian diet. The diet suggests you eliminate: meat of all kinds; oils of all kinds; avocados; olives; nuts; seeds; dairy (except for non-fat); sugar and simple sugar derivatives, such as honey, corn syrup and high-fructose syrup; alcohol; and anything that is commercially-prepared.

    The Ornish diet, and other low-fat, low-calo-rie diets like this will work, but you have to stay on them. That is the hard part getting peo-ple to stick to such a strict and limiting diet. As long as you can get on a low-calorie diet and control your intake so you arent gaining any weight, you are doing good, Churchill said.

    I hope to see the country improve its diet on the whole, then see the trend begin to reverse itself.For more information on heart disease, log onto americanheart.org.

    The average American diet is pretty poor, Churchill said. There is a lot of junk food being consumed out there, and we are seeing a lot of younger people coming in with heart conditions.

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    One morning I dropped by my favorite dough-nut shop for a choco-late-covered long john and black coffee. Im usually in a hurry, so

    I just get my pastry and joe to go on most visits.

    But this was one of those rare Saturdays when I had no obligations, and I intended to make the most of the occasion. I found a table and sat down to read some sports.

    It was not long, unfortunately, before a diatribe spewing from a nearby table diverted my attention. I glanced over to see the speak-er was one of the doughnut shop regulars, a fellow who seems forever unhappy about one thing or the other, and he was holding forth among some of the other regulars. Ive seen and heard a lot in my day, but I was surprised at how casually this fellow used racial epi-thets.

    He was telling a story about a visit he made to a poor part of town, and after he had dropped the N-word the third time, I was about to blow a fuse. A half-dozen nasty remarks flashed through my brain, ranging from calling him a bad word or two to up-braiding him for his insensitivity to fellow patrons who might not share his bigotry.

    I folded my newspaper. I stood up. I walked out. Reacting to rudeness with rude-ness is wrong.

    I went home and thought awhile, ponder-ing what this world is coming to, especially

    regarding hateful language. Heres a sample of the public diss-coarse, and perpetrators thereof, I considered:

    Glenn Beck, the Fox News commentator, talks a lot about old-time values, but seems to relish using the word hate and other lan-guage that does not reflect old-time values. For instance, in a two-minute span on one program, Beck twice referred to Pres. Wood-row Wilson as an S.O.B. and twice said, I hate this guy! According to the old-time values I learned as a kid in Sunday School in rural Arkansas, its bad to hate and call people names.

    On ABCs Dancing With the Stars, Bristol Palin spoke thusly of her hopes of taking first place: Going out there and win-ning this would mean a lot. It would be like a big middle finger to all the people out there who hate my mom and hate me. OK, so she sees herself as the hated, not the hater, but a big middle finger? Thats not nice. (She and her partner finished third.)

    A school board vice president, Clint Mc-Cance of the Midland School District in In-dependence County, went on a tirade about gay people on his Facebook page. Respond-ing to a campaign to show support for gay youths after a spate of suicides, McCance wrote: Seriously they want me to wear pur-ple because five queers killed themselves. The only way im wearin it for them is if they all commit suicide. I cant believe the people of this world have gotten this stupid. We are honoring the fact that they sinned and killed

    thereselves because of their sin. REALLY PEOPLE. McCances remarks caused an uproar that led to his resignation.

    A guy at a coffee shop making racist re-marks as casually as if he were talking about the weather. A TV personality saying he hates a president. The daughter of a woman who aspires to be president talking about giv-ing the bird to her and her mothers detrac-tors. A gay-bashing school official.

    Ive heard there are no such things as co-incidences. I was reminded of this the day after that morning at the coffee shop while I perused a childrens book. Where God Lives, by Holly Bea, tells a story about a little girl named Hope, whos on a quest to learn Gods whereabouts. When Hope turns to her grandmother for the answer, the grand-mother says,God lives in all things that you see, hear, or touch.God lives in all people. Gods in each one of us.And when you meet people who are loving and good,Theyre letting God out, just as everyone could.And if you meet people who seem hateful or bad,Theyve forgotten Gods here, and that makes God sad.

    Those simple storybook lines helped me put things in perspective. I cant pretend to know what motivates people to speak hate-fully, though I suspect it has a lot to do with insecurity (and, in Becks case, good busi-ness). Whatever the reasons, those who hate, as well as those who feel hated, need our compassion and love. And prayers.

    Final ThOughTsBy Sonny Rhodes

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