AY Magazine - June 2012

Living: Under Friendly Fire

Navigating the division of friends after a divorce can be tricky. Here are a few pointers as to how to find your way through the battlefield.

By Rebecca Ward, LCSW, MSW

Health: True Summer Fun is Safe Summer Fun

Arkansas has an abundance of waterways, parks and trails to take advantage of, but it’s important to practice safety while enjoying the pleasures of summer weather. Here are a few tips from Arkansas Children’s Hospital; the Arkansas Department of Human Services; and the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care.

Compiled by AY Staff

Tales from the South: Knock-Kneed

Graham Gordy shares a story of high school practical jokes, fights and advice from his father.

By Graham Gordy

Excursion Spotlight: Take Off with Rocket Twenty One

Rocket Twenty One Restaurant is new to the block in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Little Rock. Restaurateur and business owner Frank Fletcher has taken over ownership of the bistro formerly Ferneau Restaurant, revamped the atmosphere and — with executive chef Donnie Ferneau at the helm — will continue to deliver the exciting (and now more affordable) culinary creations that established the eatery’s fine reputation.

By Amy Bowers

North By Northwest: Art of Wine AWEsome Event

Whether you’ve drank wine for 20 years or two years, enjoy Riesling or Merlot, there’s something for everyone at the 12th Annual Art of Wine Festival at the Walton Arts Center (WAC).

By Mille Alderman

Eureka Springs....so much to celebrate

Each visit to Eureka Springs, Ark., helps you realize how much there is to do and enjoy in this delightful city. Eureka is a happy place — its citizens are always celebrating something. One event this month is Celebrate the Springs. There are 60-plus springs in and around the city. The celebration kicks off June 8 with a reception at Keels Creek Winery & Art Gallery, located on the east edge of town.

By Linda Burlingame

Create: Cool, Refreshing Cocktails & Mocktails

Summertime is the perfect time for garden parties, barbecues, pool parties and game nights and just hanging out with friends. With parties and party food comes the desire for creative and refreshing, yet easy, drinks. We searched some of our favorite sources and consulted with mixologist Jacqulyn Sexton to offer you the following delectable drinks and a few sans alcohol.

My Opinion: Hmph, It's A Good Thing He's Cute

It is an absolutely flawless Mississippi morning, and I am enjoying a bonus cup of hot French Vanilla Coffee Mate with a dab of Columbian coffee thrown in for color. The sky is impossibly blue, there is a slight breeze lending a breath of cool to the warm sunshine — the humidity has not even arrived yet to dampen everything and everybody.

By Jill Conner Browne

Arkansas' Best Lawyers®

In honor of the more than 1,800 law professionals who will attend the Arkansas Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting in the Spa City, we feature the ABA annual awards as well as a letter from Tom D. Womack, president, and the Arkansas Best Lawyers of America® listing.

Indulge: Gifts for Dad

Father’s Day lends the perfect opportunity to honor not only your dad, but other fathers in your life. Age doesn’t determine one’s style, only one’s mentality … so, here we offer selections for young fathers and fathers who are young at heart.

Sports: Get Ready for Summar-time

For once Bill Roachell wished his daughter would leave the golf course early, hit the road before the daylight was gone and get home quickly. But just like every day before it, his daughter Summar worked diligently and patiently at Conway Country Club hitting irons and wedges into the fading light of day.

Green Living: A Business that Makes Good Food for Your Garden

American Composting, Inc., (ACI) located in North Little Rock, takes materials that might normally be put into landfills and turns them into compost, mulch and soil blends. Founded in 1991, this organics recycler — the largest in Arkansas — counts local nurseries, landscaping firms, horticulturists, master gardeners and the general public as clients.

By Eliza Borné

Murder Mystery: Dying Embers

Flames engulfed the small west Texas house where Ernest Ray Willis was staying with a cousin and friends. Willis, who had been sleeping on the couch, escaped the fire but was unable to rescue two women trapped inside.

By Janie Jones

Final Thoughts

Some of my earliest memories, like grainy bits of film footage and faded black-and-white snapshots, were imprinted on buses. Pulling up to the Little Rock Zoo entrance, crossing the railroad tracks into downtown Stuttgart, rumbling over the old Mississippi River bridge into Memphis — witnessed from the seat directly behind the driver of a Greyhound bus.

by Sonny Rhodes

Art Scene: Art in the Open Air

Outdoor art is gaining popularity in Arkansas. Parks and museums use it to add spice to the environment, draw in patrons and support artists in the community. There is nothing more delightful than spending an afternoon or a lunch break among a garden of beautiful, Arkansas-made sculptures. Here we highlight some of the state’s more recent additions.

By AY Staff

North By Northwest: Pagnozzi Charities Levels the Playing Field

Formally created as a 501c3 in 1999, the mission of Pagnozzi Charities Youth Sports Scholarship Program is to open the door of athletic experience to disadvantaged youth. The goal is to advance the well being of youth by giving them the same opportunity as their peers and introducing them to positive life experiences.

By Mille Alderman

Meals on Wheels

The food truck movement has come to the Capital City in a big way. The City of Little Rock is sponsoring Food Truck Fridays, at the corners of Main Street and Capitol Avenue, through the end of this month, and the University Market at 4Corners, at the corner of University and Asher Avenues, is steadily growing in popularity — each reflecting a national trend. AY checked out a few of these moving bistros and found some fab fare.

By Angela E. Thomas

P Allen: Berry Good Fun: Summertime Edibles!

Berries are not only good — they’re good for you! Berries have tons of vitamin C and anti-oxidants; they are low in calories; and they supply minerals and essential nutrients. Cultivated varieties not only produce heavier crops of fruit, but bear larger, juicier berries.

By P. Allen Smith

All Through Your House with Tobi Fairley

Welcome to “All Through Your House” with Tobi Fairley, a yearlong design journey to help you make your home more beautiful … NEXT STOP — The Sunroom.

BY TOBI FAIRLEY

North By Northwest: What a Burger, What a Family – Feltner Brothers of Fayetteville

“For a lot of folks who have lived in Arkansas a long time, the last name Feltner is synonymous with hamburgers,” said Travis Feltner, one of the three brothers/co-owners. “We have people come in all the time who say that they didn’t even know what we were, but they saw Feltner Brothers on the sign and wanted to come through the door.”

By Mille Alderman

Excursion: Dive into Heber Springs

Heber Springs, Ark., has it all: a picturesque lake, rushing river and excellent dining, shopping and entertainment. It is the perfect sleepy town for a weekend escape with the family.

By Amy Bowers

Money: Staying Afloat in an Unemployment Sea

Learn to manage your money while unemployed and take stock of your current situation.

By Cynthia L. Conger, CPA/PFS, CFP®

Dwell: Be Our Guest

Beaver Lake is one of the state’s most popular and picturesque recreational lakes in the Natural State. A home that lives up to the beauty of its surroundings is a task, thus Ann and Dee Hency sought the assistance of Julie Wait Designs and worked with Aubrey Mitchell Pate, ASID, visiting instructor of interior design in the Fay Jones School of Architecture, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

By Angela E. Thomas

	Living: Under Friendly Fire Navigating the division of friends after a divorce can be tricky. Here are a few pointers as to how to find your way through the battlefield. By Rebecca Ward, LCSW, MSW
	Health: True Summer Fun is Safe Summer Fun Arkansas has an abundance of waterways, parks and trails to take advantage of, but it’s important to practice safety while enjoying the pleasures of summer weather. Here are a few tips from Arkansas Children’s Hospital; the Arkansas Department of Human Services; and the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care. Compiled by AY Staff
	Tales from the South: Knock-Kneed Graham Gordy shares a story of high school practical jokes, fights and advice from his father. By Graham Gordy
	Excursion Spotlight: Take Off with Rocket Twenty One Rocket Twenty One Restaurant is new to the block in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Little Rock. Restaurateur and business owner Frank Fletcher has taken over ownership of the bistro formerly Ferneau Restaurant, revamped the atmosphere and — with executive chef Donnie Ferneau at the helm — will continue to deliver the exciting (and now more affordable) culinary creations that established the eatery’s fine reputation. By Amy Bowers
	North By Northwest: Art of Wine AWEsome Event Whether you’ve drank wine for 20 years or two years, enjoy Riesling or Merlot, there’s something for everyone at the 12th Annual Art of Wine Festival at the Walton Arts Center (WAC). By Mille Alderman
	Eureka Springs....so much to celebrate Each visit to Eureka Springs, Ark., helps you realize how much there is to do and enjoy in this delightful city. Eureka is a happy place — its citizens are always celebrating something. One event this month is Celebrate the Springs. There are 60-plus springs in and around the city. The celebration kicks off June 8 with a reception at Keels Creek Winery & Art Gallery, located on the east edge of town. By Linda Burlingame
	Create: Cool, Refreshing Cocktails & Mocktails Summertime is the perfect time for garden parties, barbecues, pool parties and game nights and just hanging out with friends. With parties and party food comes the desire for creative and refreshing, yet easy, drinks. We searched some of our favorite sources and consulted with mixologist Jacqulyn Sexton to offer you the following delectable drinks and a few sans alcohol.
	My Opinion: Hmph, It's A Good Thing He's Cute It is an absolutely flawless Mississippi morning, and I am enjoying a bonus cup of hot French Vanilla Coffee Mate with a dab of Columbian coffee thrown in for color. The sky is impossibly blue, there is a slight breeze lending a breath of cool to the warm sunshine — the humidity has not even arrived yet to dampen everything and everybody. By Jill Conner Browne
	Arkansas' Best Lawyers® In honor of the more than 1,800 law professionals who will attend the Arkansas Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting in the Spa City, we feature the ABA annual awards as well as a letter from Tom D. Womack, president, and the Arkansas Best Lawyers of America® listing.
	Indulge: Gifts for Dad Father’s Day lends the perfect opportunity to honor not only your dad, but other fathers in your life. Age doesn’t determine one’s style, only one’s mentality … so, here we offer selections for young fathers and fathers who are young at heart.
	Sports: Get Ready for Summar-time For once Bill Roachell wished his daughter would leave the golf course early, hit the road before the daylight was gone and get home quickly. But just like every day before it, his daughter Summar worked diligently and patiently at Conway Country Club hitting irons and wedges into the fading light of day.
	Green Living: A Business that Makes Good Food for Your Garden American Composting, Inc., (ACI) located in North Little Rock, takes materials that might normally be put into landfills and turns them into compost, mulch and soil blends. Founded in 1991, this organics recycler — the largest in Arkansas — counts local nurseries, landscaping firms, horticulturists, master gardeners and the general public as clients. By Eliza Borné
	Murder Mystery: Dying Embers Flames engulfed the small west Texas house where Ernest Ray Willis was staying with a cousin and friends. Willis, who had been sleeping on the couch, escaped the fire but was unable to rescue two women trapped inside. By Janie Jones
	Final Thoughts Some of my earliest memories, like grainy bits of film footage and faded black-and-white snapshots, were imprinted on buses. Pulling up to the Little Rock Zoo entrance, crossing the railroad tracks into downtown Stuttgart, rumbling over the old Mississippi River bridge into Memphis — witnessed from the seat directly behind the driver of a Greyhound bus. by Sonny Rhodes
	Art Scene: Art in the Open Air Outdoor art is gaining popularity in Arkansas. Parks and museums use it to add spice to the environment, draw in patrons and support artists in the community. There is nothing more delightful than spending an afternoon or a lunch break among a garden of beautiful, Arkansas-made sculptures. Here we highlight some of the state’s more recent additions. By AY Staff
	North By Northwest: Pagnozzi Charities Levels the Playing Field Formally created as a 501c3 in 1999, the mission of Pagnozzi Charities Youth Sports Scholarship Program is to open the door of athletic experience to disadvantaged youth. The goal is to advance the well being of youth by giving them the same opportunity as their peers and introducing them to positive life experiences. By Mille Alderman
	Meals on Wheels The food truck movement has come to the Capital City in a big way. The City of Little Rock is sponsoring Food Truck Fridays, at the corners of Main Street and Capitol Avenue, through the end of this month, and the University Market at 4Corners, at the corner of University and Asher Avenues, is steadily growing in popularity — each reflecting a national trend. AY checked out a few of these moving bistros and found some fab fare. By Angela E. Thomas
	P Allen: Berry Good Fun: Summertime Edibles! Berries are not only good — they’re good for you! Berries have tons of vitamin C and anti-oxidants; they are low in calories; and they supply minerals and essential nutrients. Cultivated varieties not only produce heavier crops of fruit, but bear larger, juicier berries. By P. Allen Smith
	All Through Your House with Tobi Fairley Welcome to “All Through Your House” with Tobi Fairley, a yearlong design journey to help you make your home more beautiful … NEXT STOP — The Sunroom. BY TOBI FAIRLEY
	North By Northwest: What a Burger, What a Family – Feltner Brothers of Fayetteville “For a lot of folks who have lived in Arkansas a long time, the last name Feltner is synonymous with hamburgers,” said Travis Feltner, one of the three brothers/co-owners. “We have people come in all the time who say that they didn’t even know what we were, but they saw Feltner Brothers on the sign and wanted to come through the door.” By Mille Alderman
	Excursion: Dive into Heber Springs Heber Springs, Ark., has it all: a picturesque lake, rushing river and excellent dining, shopping and entertainment. It is the perfect sleepy town for a weekend escape with the family. By Amy Bowers
	Money: Staying Afloat in an Unemployment Sea Learn to manage your money while unemployed and take stock of your current situation. By Cynthia L. Conger, CPA/PFS, CFP®
	Dwell: Be Our Guest Beaver Lake is one of the state’s most popular and picturesque recreational lakes in the Natural State. A home that lives up to the beauty of its surroundings is a task, thus Ann and Dee Hency sought the assistance of Julie Wait Designs and worked with Aubrey Mitchell Pate, ASID, visiting instructor of interior design in the Fay Jones School of Architecture, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. By Angela E. Thomas