An Accomplished Exit

VOLUME 3, NUMBER 2
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2007
MAUMELLE
L I V I N G
An
Accomplished
Exit
Outgoing Mayor
Burch Johnson
FRED & MARY PEYTON
GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
GETTING OVER THE
POST-HOLIDAY BLUES
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GIVING BACK
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A MAYOR’S
FAREWELL
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EDITORIAL
Publisher
Terry H. Carpenter
Gay Carpenter
Editor
Gay Carpenter
Copy Editor
Donna Bean
Contributors
Cimarron Grubb
Lorraine Hensley
Kristy Weiner
Chuck Dovish
Clark Trim
Melanie Barton
Mark Carter
Kyle Skinner
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CONTRIBUTORS
Cimarron Grubb
Cimarron Grubb has been the Head Golf Professional at
the Maumelle Country Club since 2001. Raised in Edmond,
OK he became interested in golf at a young age. He was a
starter on the high school varsity team and the Univ. of Central OK varsity team. He became an assistant at Quail Creek
Golf & CC. Later, he was named the Head Golf Professional
at Shangri-La Resort on Grand Lake. Cimarron serves as
Secretary for the South Central Section PGA, which includes
AR, OK & S. KS and is a Jr. Tour Dir. for the AR Chapter PGA Jr. Tour. He was named to the PGA
President’s Council on Growing the Game. He was awarded the 2004 AR. Chapter PGA Golf
Professional and Private Merchandiser of the Year. He is an avid supporter of junior golf and an
effective instructor for all age groups and skill levels. To reach Cimarron call 501-851-3700.
KRISTY WEINER
Kristy Weiner was raised in Missouri and attended Arkansas
State University. She is the owner of Kristy’s Design, located
in Maumelle and has lived in the area since 1995. She began
her business in 2002 and since then, has been involved in
numerous commercial and residential projects around the
state. She was the lead designer in the first Arkansas Seniors Benefit House and was recently awarded “People’s
Choice” award in the Spirit of Maumelle Designer Home.
Kristy prides herself on making clients 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 of each individual client. Kristy can be contacted at Kristy’s Design 501-680-0924.
LORRAINE HENSLEY
Lorraine Hensley in currently using her M.A. in the Behavioral
Sciences to “talk to the flowers” in Maumelle where she lives
and gardens. As a master gardener and freelance writer,
plants keep her coming back for just a little more conversation.
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Chuck began his broadcasting career in 1976 after graduation from Columbia College in Chicago. He began almost
immediately working at KHTV-TV, Channel 11 in Little Rock,
first as a general assignment reporter and then doing his
“Traveling Arkansas” segments which the station aired until May 2002. After 25 years of being on-the-road all over
Arkansas, chuck then began producing and hosting a new
show entitled, “Exploring Arkansas” in January 2003. It currently airs on AETN Mondays at 6:30pm and Sundays at 4:30pm. Modeled after National Geographic Explorer, the show concentrates on all the high adventure the Natural State has to offer.
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food and wine extensively in the US, Germany, Holland,
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All of the holiday decorations are taken
down and packed away and another year is
behind us. 2007 is here and we at Maumelle
Living welcome it with great excitement and
enthusiasm. We’re off to a robust beginning.
We love the holidays, they’re a very special
and enjoyable time for most of us. We’ve now
established our new year’s resolutions and
goals, brought out our new calendars and are
ready to get back into the groove of “business
as usual.” That’s the feeling of almost
everyone we know. Unfortunately there are
those of us who for various reasons don’t
enjoy the holidays or the New Year. These
people suffer from holiday and post holiday
blues. Jody L. Hagen, MA, PhD, HSPP has
an article in this issue about coping. If you
or someone you know has this problem this
is a good article to read and Dr. Hagen is an
excellent person to talk to about it.
Local real estate agents, Fred and Mary Peyton have made and continue to make great
contributions to our city with their time, energy and money. We talked to them about giving
back to the community they love so much and their thoughts about Maumelle’s past, present
and future.
The New Year brought new political changes to our community. In this issue we look back
on the reign of our outgoing Mayor Burch Johnson and we have a letter to the citizens of
Maumelle from our new Mayor Mike Watson.
Along with our regular contributors we’re excited to announce the addition of a new one.
Maumelle resident, Clark Trim has studied wine in many parts of the world and will be
giving us tips and advice on wine selections and much more.
We love hearing from our readers and we are extremely grateful for your support. Please
continue sending us emails with story ideas and comments.
Happy New Year,
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Yellow Rock Overlook
Devil’s Den
State Park
The Devil’s Hideout Plus A Few Outlaws . . .
By Chuck Dovish • Photos courtesy of Arkansas Parks & Tourism
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est of Winslow, in some of the
most remote and spectacular
sections of the northwest Arkansas Ozarks – in an area of the country where
some say the West begins…you’ll find a
unique hideout. Actually, back in the mid1800’s, it was just that -- a hideout -- with
a number of outlaws – Jesse James and the
like, who tried to escape the wrath of “Hanging Judge” Isaac Parker of Ft. Smith who
sentenced more people to death by hanging
than any other U.S. judge.
Devil’s Den State Park, was one of Arkan-
The best way to enjoy
this park, is to explore
the rugged beauty
along its trails.
sas’ first state parks built during the 1930’s
by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).
Back then, this area was known as Lee Creek
Valley. It was because of the area’s striking
and unusual features that it was selected to
become a state park.
The best way to enjoy this park, is to explore the rugged beauty along its trails. Historic homesites, natural bridges, waterfalls
and caves are just a few of the features that
await you on more than twenty miles of hiking trails throughout the 2500 acres. There
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CCC Constructed Dam across Lee Creek
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are also about twenty miles of horse and
mountain bike trails that are also suitable for
hikers.
The longest of the trails is the Butterfield
Hiking Trail, which is a 15-mile loop taking
8-10 hours to complete. Actually designed to
be an overnight hike, it’ll lead you deep into
the hills and hollows of the rugged scenic
Ozarks. Backpackers can choose from two
primitive camp areas.
The most popular trail though, is Devil’s
Den Trail, which is a designated part of the
National Trails System. This trail will take
you through the unique sandstone crevice
area which geologists say is the largest such
area in the country. Allow yourself 1 ½ to
2 hours to complete the 1 ½ mile hike. Big
Ear Cave along this hike is home to the endangered Ozark Big-Eared Bat. During the
winter months, these bats hibernate in the
cave and it’s a federal offense if you disturb
them –punishable by fines of up to $100,000.
In fact, Big Ear Cave is now protected with a
state-of-the-art cave entry alarm system.
Farther along the trail is Right Angle Crevice. On the walls of the crevice grow some
of the 16 types of ferns found along this trail.
This crevice also has a really neat rock formation – if you stand near the bottom and
look toward the north end, high on the left
wall you can make out a facial profile – some
say…the Devil’s face.
Another popular feature along the trail is
the Devil’s Ice Box. Total darkness in this
200-foot cave cannot be experienced due to
a number of small openings in the ceiling.
In the summer, hot air enters these openings,
moderating the cave temperature. This air
funnels out through the large entrance creating a windchill effect.
Devil’s Den Cave is probably the highlight
of Devil’s Den Trail. It’s also the state park’s
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namesake. The cave has been called that
since the late 1800’s – the outlaw hideout
days. If you plan on entering Devil’s Den
Cave, remember to take along a flashlight before starting your hike, since it
is a wild cave. (Two reliable sources of
light are preferred) The length of the cave
is 550 feet. The first half is quite easy,
but the last half is a bit more challenging.
The passageway ranges from one foot to
more than ten feet wide. It’s 54 degrees
in the winter and up to 58 degrees in the
summer – so, taking the hike is good just
about any time of the year. Some of the
critters you’re likely to find inside are the
eastern pipistrelle bat – no fear though
– they are not easily disturbed. If you
look closely enough, you may also spot
some cave spiders, crickets and cave salamanders. Bats are more common during
the winter months, when they’ll be hibernating. Also, interesting to note – since
the caves and crevices at Devil’s Den are
sandstone, you won’t find any formations
like stalactites and stalagmites that are associated with limestone caves.
Some of the upcoming events at Devil’s
Den State Park are: February 17 – Vulture
Venue – Devil’s Den is the home of a major vulture roost. Interpretive programs,
kids’ activities and vulture viewing make
it a fun weekend for the entire family.
April 14-15 – Wildflower Weekend
– Blooming trees and wildflowers make
this one of the most colorful weekends
at the park. Park interpreters lead guided
walks and special programs.
May 5-6 – Birders’ Weekend – with spring
migration at its peak, it’s an ideal time to
observe many bird species. Guided hikes,
a live raptor demonstration and interpretive programs are planned.
June 8-10 – Bat-O-Rama – a weekend of
programs dedicated to one of nature’s least
understood mammals, the bat. Activities
include slide programs, bat house building demonstrations and crevice hikes.
So explore the caves and crevices at Devil’s Den State Park – but remember, don’t
venture alone.
For more info go to www.adventurestateparks.com or call 479-761-3325.
Watch “Exploring Arkansas with Chuck
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Get rid of the “Yips”
and make more putts!
By Cimarron Grubb
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ne of the most difficult parts of the game is to sink
that five-foot putt under pressure. The infamous
“yips” can become a menace to a players’ game and
will result in lack of confidence and higher scores. Two of the
most common reasons for missing these short putts are: 1) the
putter face is not square to the target when impact is made, and
2) the putter head is decelerating through impact.
The following training technique is easy to use and will
increase the number of putts made from this dreaded distance.
If used often, it will produce a more consistent stroke and build
confidence when you encounter these pressure putts.
The tools for this drill are very simple: Two golf tees, two
golf clubs and a few golf balls.
1) Pick a location on the practice green that will produce a
flat, straight putt. Approximately five feet from the hole, place
the two golf clubs parallel to each other on the ground. The
golf clubs should be about one inch wider than the width of
your putter head and the grip ends of the golf clubs should aim
directly down your target line.
2) Place one tee in the ground at the point where the grip and
the shaft meet. This will be the spot that you will place your
ball for each putt.
3) Place the second tee six inches behind the first tee. This
will determine the length of your backswing for each putt.
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~ Continued from page 19
Now, the first part of this drill is to ensure
that your putter head stays square throughout
the stroke. Practice swinging the putter
back and forth using and arm & shoulder
stroke and try to keep from making contact
with either of the golf shafts on the ground.
Repeating this drill will produce a straighter
club path and your ball will travel on the
intended target line.
The second part of this drill is to promote
acceleration through impact. Swing the
putter head back to the second tee and no
further. Using a consistent tempo, swing the
putter head through impact so that it finishes
at or beyond the butt-ends of the two golf
clubs. Keeping the putter head moving
through and beyond impact will produce a
more fluid stroke and consistent roll.
Repeat this process in 20 minute
increments and then move away and try
making these putts without the assistance
of the training aids.
Just a few times a week with this drill
will improve your putting stroke and you
will make more of the short putts that matter
most. Good luck and good golfing!
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Tim Benton and John Oliver Davis had
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own best clients. Benton and Davis sold
jewelry to retailers across Arkansas and
surrounding states before opening their own
store, J. Oliver’s Fine Jewelry, in west Little
Rock in 2003. While continuing to operate
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Benton and Davis offer a relaxed, nonintimidating atmosphere. When customers
leave their store, they want to see smiling
faces. The staff at J. Oliver’s is devoted to
making sure that happens.
“It’s satisfying to see so many happy
people,” Benton said. “Everyone is happy
when they come in to select their treasure, and
they’re so happy when they leave with it.”
Benton noted the store’s location in the
heart of shopper-friendly west Little Rock has
helped grow the business, as has the infusion
of customers from Maumelle. “Bowman
Curve is at the crossroads of west Little
Rock,” Benton said. “If you go anywhere in
west Little Rock, you’re near Bowman Curve.
We especially want to thank all our Maumelle
customers for their patronage. We do a huge
business with customers from Maumelle.”
Business has been good for Benton and
Davis since opening the store – with another
successful holiday season behind them - there are no signs of things slowing down
any time soon. “We’ve truly been blessed,”
Benton said. “We love all facets of the jewelry
business, from wholesale to retail, and the
opportunity to open this store has been such
a blessing.” Benton, Davis and the staff at J.
Oliver’s look forward to meeting your unique
jewelry needs.
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The
Post-Holiday
Blues
By Jody L. Hagen, MA, PhD, HSPP
No, I’m not talking about a smooth, funky
jazz tune for your listening pleasure, but
rather something much more personal and
vital, that affects one’s physical, emotional,
and spiritual health. Everywhere you’ve
turned in the past couple of months, you’ve
heard “Happy Thanksgiving”, “Happy
Hanukkah” or “Merry Christmas”, or “Happy
New Year”, and you find yourself saying…..
“Ba-hum-bug” and would rather crawl into a
dark hole and stay there until late spring. It
seems as though no matter where you go this
time of year, you are confronted with festive
lights, beautiful décor, men and women
bustling about, planning holiday activities,
attending parties, shopping for that perfect
gift, and more.
For many, the holiday season is a very
joyous season; however, for many others
who experience holiday or post-holiday
depression, it can be sad, lonely, and
oftentimes very stressful.
Holiday Depression often referred to as
“holiday blues” affects more than 1 million
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people each year. It is a very common
emotional experience that can be triggered
by a number of things, including: fatigue,
stress, unrealistic holiday expectations,
financial limitations, over-commercialization,
inability to be with family and friends
during the holidays, or just the opposite…
the pressure to be with family and friends.
Balancing the demands of shopping, parties,
family obligations, and house guests may
contribute to feelings of being overwhelmed
and increased tension. Often, the loss of
a loved one over the past year makes the
holidays a particularly difficult time because
you start to reminisce and think about all of
the previous holidays you’ve had and the
plans you had for this year. Moreover, for
many, the holidays are an anniversary for
losing a loved one during this very time.
Finally, for many, perhaps they’ve managed
to “keep it together” during the holidays, but
after family leaves, things quiet down, and
the credit card bills start coming in, etc…..
they begin to experience an internal sadness,
increased stress, feelings of despair, or other
negative emotions or thoughts.
Tips for coping with holiday stress and the
blues (regardless of when they hit):
• Make realistic expectations for the holiday
season.
• Pace yourself. Do not take on more
responsibilities than you can handle. Saying
“NO” is okay!
• Ask for help. You do not have to do it
all yourself or carry the emotional burden
on your own. You can get twice as much
done with the help of others and by sharing
your feelings; you can off load some of
the heaviness or loneliness you may be
experiencing.
• Make a list and prioritize the important
activities. This can help make holiday tasks
more manageable.
• Don’t overspend & have a budget to avoid
the unwanted credit card bills in January.
• Do not put all your energy into just one
day (i.e., Thanksgiving Day, New Year’s
Eve). The holiday cheer can be spread from
one holiday event to the next.
• Don’t do things excessively out of guilt
or obligation.
• Live and enjoy the present. Try to be
mindful of the “now” and stay present
focused.
• Spend time with supportive and caring
people. Surround yourself with those who
encourage you.
• Have an exercise plan & execute it
faithfully.
• Find holiday activities that are free, such
as looking at holiday decorations; going
window shopping without buying, or find the
miracle in a rain drop.
• Limit your intake of alcohol. Excessive
drinking only increases feelings of
depression.
• Remember the holiday season does not
banish reasons for feeling sad or lonely;
there is room for these feelings to be present.
Give yourself permission to feel them.
• Take time to do things for others. Reach
out and speak “life” into someone else
• Schedule FUN activities that you really
like.
• Actively practice your faith and rely upon
it for strength during this difficult time.
• Try something new. Celebrate the holidays
in a new way.
• Make new friends.
• Remember you are not responsible for
the happiness of others.
• Avoid getting sleep deprived & eat healthy,
well-balanced meals.
• Maybe take time to reconnect with a long
lost friend or relative.
• Save time for yourself!!!! Recharge your
batteries, pray, meditate, or just “be.”
• Assume responsibility and control of your
destiny & feelings.
The good news is that unlike other forms
of depression, such as clinical depression,
holiday depression is a transient condition
that only lasts for a brief period of time,
especially if you learn to recognize the signs,
and then “do something about it.” Some
may not consider themselves depressed,
but still experience stress responses, such
as: headaches, excessive drinking, overeating, and difficulty sleeping. Symptoms of
depression may include:
• Crying for no reason
• Decreased interest in pleasurable activities
• Changes in sleep patterns
• Agitation and anxiety
• Feelings of hopelessness and/or worthlessness
If these symptoms persist for longer
than two weeks and interfere with
your normal, daily routine, you may
be suffering from more than a phase or
holiday blues. You may be suffering from
major depression. Watch for persistent
signs of depression in yourself and
others and take them seriously. One of
the most serious consequences of major
depression is thinking about suicide.
If you develop thoughts that life is not
worth living or of wanting to end your
life, please contact 1-800-SUICIDE
(784-2433), or your nearest emergency
department for immediate help.
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Spinal Decompression Therapy
By Kyle Skinner, D.C.
MAUMELLE LIVING
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It is estimated that 8 out of 10 Americans
will experience this of some sort during
their lifetime.
It has become the #2
reason for visits to the emergency room
behind the common cold. According to
Duke University researchers, we spend an
estimated $25 billion annually on it. Workers
compensation costs and time lost from work
adds another $25 billion. What is it you ask?
Low Back and neck pain. Many people want
to avoid surgery if possible, because it seems
that everyone knows somebody who has had
a failed back surgery. Also, many people
can’t afford the down time that accompanies
post-surgery for recovery. For those who
suffer with low back and neck pain, a new
modality called Spinal Decompression
Therapy is an effective treatment for these
conditions and may delay or eliminate the
need for back surgery. One study that was
performed on 219 patients showed that
86% had complete resolution of pain at the
completion of treatment. In another study
on MRI, evidence found indication of disc
repair with varied amounts of reduction of
the disc herniation in all cases.
Spinal Decompression Therapy is a nonsurgical, comfortable hybrid form of traction
therapy for relief of back and leg pain or
neck and arm pain. Spinal Decompression
Therapy has been proven successful in
treating herniated discs, degenerative disc
disease, facet syndrome, sciatica, spinal
stenosis, and post-surgical patients in some
cases. To truly understand the conditions
that Spinal Decompression Therapy can help
treat, you must first understand some of the
basic anatomy that is involved….
1. Vertebrae – These are the bones that
make up your spine. There are 33 in the
typical spine, consisting of 7 cervical, 12
thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, and 4 coccygeal.
Their role is to protect the spinal cord and
spinal nerves.
2. Vertebral Disc – These are the discs
that provide strong attachments to adjacent
vertebrae and are designed to support the
weight of our bodies. The vertebral disc
consists of two parts. An outer fibrous layer
called the annulus fibrosus. The nucleus
pulposus is a gelatinous central mass located
within the annulus fibrosus.
3. Spinal Canal – The section of the vertebrae
that houses and protects the spinal cord
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4. Intervertebral Foramina – The hole
where the nerves exit the spine.
5. Articulating Process (Facet) – Each
vertebrae has an inferior and superior
articulating process that restricts movement
of the vertebrae in certain directions. The
articulating processes also contribute to
forming part of the intervertebral foramina.
Herniated Disc
Herniated discs are also referred to as
a slipped, ruptured, or torn disc. What
occurs is stress is put onto the disc for a
prolonged period of time. As the annulus
fibrosus weakens over a period, eventually
it is unable to withstand the stress that is put
upon it. Eventually, the annulus fibrosus will
tear and the gelatinous central mass called
the nucleus pulposus will push through the
outer band. The disc is now considered
“herniated” and may push into either the
spinal canal causing “spinal stenosis” or may
push into the intervertebral foramina causing
“foraminal stenosis.” If the nerve is affected,
referred pain and numbness may occur.
Degenerative Disc Disease
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As we age, the vertebral discs between
our vertebrae can lose some of it hydration
and begin to degenerate. There are 23
vertebral discs in the human spine. If each
vertebral disc shrunk 1/8 “, that would result
in an overall loss of 3” in height. There are
multiple stages of degeneration that can
occur within the spine. Beginning symptoms
generally include stiffness and achiness
following periods of inactivity. The pain
is generally worse in the morning. As the
disease process progresses, it can lead to pain
and numbness in the legs and feet or arms
and hands. If left untreated, the vertebral
disc could completely dissipate causing the
vertebrae to fuse together.
Facet Syndrome
Also referred to as “poster joint
syndrome” or “acute locked back,” facet
syndrome generally occurs in the lower
back. Symptoms of facet syndrome include
a deep burning pain in the lower back
which generally doesn’t radiate below the
knees. Low back extensions and rotation,
prolonged sitting, and repetitive movements
can exacerbate the pain. Also, an increase in
the normal curvature of the lower back can
be an underlying reason for facet syndromes,
which can be caused by obesity and/or weak
abdominal muscles.
Spinal Decompression Therapy treatments
generally progress through a passive phase
and active phase throughout the treatment
process.
Passive Phase
Prior to each session, heat and electrical
stimulation is applied to the area that will
be undergoing Spinal Decompression
Therapy. This will help relax and warm
the muscles to increase the ability of the
spine to decompress. Next, the patient is
positioned on the decompression table so
that the correct angle of force will be applied
to the spine to get the maximum effect from
the Spinal Decompression Therapy. During
this procedure, by slowly and gently cycling
through distraction and relaxation phases and
by proper positioning, a spinal disc can be
isolated and placed under negative pressure,
causing a vacuum effect within it. This is
best demonstrated by toothpaste sucking
back into the tube once you stop squeezing it.
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Spinal
Decompression treatments generally last
about twenty minutes. After the treatment,
stretches and spinal adjustment are
performed. The finale of the treatment during
the passive phase includes ice and electrical
stimulation. This helps reduce pain and
inflammation, enhance healing tissues, and
promotes muscle contraction and relaxation
to alleviate and prevent muscle spasms.
Active Phase
The next phase is designed to condition
and strengthen the back and spinal muscles.
Most conditions are complicated with things
such as arthritis, poor fitness, and daily
stressors. Once a certain level of proficiency
is acquired, a continuous program of “core”
strengthening exercise should be done
at home or at a gym. It is important to
incorporate exercises and lifestyle changes
with spinal decompression because they
are necessary to reduce the risk of a future
relapse.
However, there are some contraindications
that wouldn’t allow some to benefit from
Spinal Decompression Therapy.
These
include any acute condition of less than
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and any surgical spinal appliances. If you
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will be put on the logging list on a first come, first serve basis.
We will be cutting pine trees only. The trees will be cut for free.
Brush from trees must be hauled off by homeowner. the city will not
allow C.C.T.S. to leave brush on the curb for the city to pick up, however brush may be hauled away by us at an average cost of $100
- $300 per tree.
Pine timber that is too knotty or too time cosuming will not be cut for
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Homeowners must expect a certain amount of lawn damage due to
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We are licensed and insured for homeowners peace of mind.
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SO
By Chuck Dovish
Photos by Jason Burt Photography
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“So, what should we name this restaurant?”
“I don’t know, so like – what do you want
to call it” “I don’t know – well…let’s just
call it –So!” And that’s pretty much the way
“SO” became “SO.”
Trust me, I’m not making this up folks.
According to owner Stan Cooper – that IS
basically the way things went a year ago
when “SO” began serving up its delicious
seafood in the Heights, located at 3610
Kavanaugh. Their seafood is shipped to
them on a next day delivery basis from both
the west and east coasts.
Open daily for lunch and dinner, you can’t
go wrong either way, although it’s during
the dinner hour when “SO” shines. With the
bar located in the center of the dining area,
this place immediately reminds one of the
“Cheers” TV sitcom. Sorry ladies, you won’t
find Ted Danson behind the bar though.
For an impartial, well-rounded judgment
opinion, I invited my long time friend and
former sister-in-law, Lilac Boskila who now
lives in Destin, Florida to join me. Lilac
knows her seafood.
We began our dining pleasure with the
east coast/west coast oysters on the half
shell. Most women don’t do raw oysters,
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but Lilac isn’t “most women”, so she loved
them! Of course, I’ve always been a raw
oyster connoisseur so I thought they were
great too. Then we tried the crispy calamari
rings, which actually are panko breaded
with mango chili dipping sauce. I have to
admit that I’ve never tried squid (after seeing
a movie about a giant squid) and I thought
this dish was excellent! It beats the alligator
and rattlesnake I tried once at a wild game
cook off. Lilac of course, gave it a thumbs
up as well. We wanted to try the fried green
tomato crabcake too, but decided to save
room for the main course. It’s supposed to be
excellent, but we’ll have to partake of it the
next time. As far as soups, I tried the rotated
daily special –smoked red bell pepper bisque
–very, very tasty…but even tastier was
Lilac’s crab corn chowder, which is offered
everyday. For a salad we had the Patio Salad,
which is a half lobster tail, mango, avocado,
tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic
vinegar and olive oil –all very good.
Now, we were ready to really dine!
Fortunately, Lilac, as I do -- loves food and
loves to eat. She’s one of those who can eat
and eat and eat and not gain a pound. So,
I knew she’d be perfect for this assignment
and make a “happy’ plate or plates. Having
her fill of seafood in Destin, she went for one
of the “SO” signature steak dishes, the Primo
Louis Filet – filet mignon topped with lump
crab meat, creamy chardonnay sauce and
hash brown bacon cake. I opted for the other
signature dish – the Golden Halibut, which
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by the way, seeing it prepared in the kitchen,
was a treat in itself! A flaming experience
to say the least!
For desert – voila! What else but Crème
Brulee Cheesecake, which is topped with
SO’s crème brulee caramelized sugar crust
– that was Lilac’s ecstasy….mine was the
Chocolate Sack – a tempered chocolate sack
filled with marshmallow, melted chocolate,
raspberry and strawberry compote, graham
cracker, pistachio, cinnamon sugar, whipped
cream and local honey ice cream!!
So! All we could say was – what a night,
and what a restaurant! So – you try it!!
We want to give our sincere thanks and
appreciation to our server – Philip Adams,
who was sooooooo knowledgeable about
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California Pinot Noir:
It’s All The Craze
By Clark Trim • Photos by Jason Burt Photography
Pinot Noir – the current wine craze that
can make a winemaker crazy.
Regarded as the noblest grape varietal in
the world, pinot noir hails from Burgundy
and is responsible for the great red wines of
that region and now beyond.
As noble as it certainly is, pinot noir is not
easy to grow and make into fine wine. The
thin-skinned grape is highly susceptible to
genetic variation, disease, and temperature
variation. Even though there are hundreds
of clones in cultivation around the globe,
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it has not always been with high levels of
success.
California began plantings of pinot noir
in the sixties. Growers placed pinot noir
vines right alongside cabernet sauvignon
and zinfandel in the rich fertile floor of Napa
Valley and in other North and Central Coast
counties. Winemakers treated pinot noir as
they would any other black grape fruit and
the resulting wines, with the exception of
very few producers such as Chalone and
Hanzel, were disastrous at best. They were
either over-ripe or raison-like, or were thin
and flabby and over tart with vegetative
qualities that just were not flattering to the
wine.
The reality was so obvious. You simply
can not make great wine without great
fruit. The reality was enough to cause many
winemakers to altogether end their pursuit
of producing marketable pinot noir. And
it caused others to look beyond California.
The end of the sixties and beginning of the
seventies led winemakers to Oregon in their
pursuit of producing great pinot noir. And
then finally, in the nineties, great things
began to happen in growing and producing
world class New World pinot noir.
First and foremost was the concept of
terroir and its contribution to growing
good wine grapes. The concept of terroir
recognizes the fact that not all grapes do
well under all the same conditions. Different
grapes need different types of soil, drainage,
nutrients, moisture, exposure, temperature,
temperature variation, et cetera. Growers
began to study and understand the terroir
needs of pinot noir and they selected specific
growing sites that best met those needs.
Trial and error in experimental vineyards
led to great improvement in pinot noir
grapes and their production. Throughout
the nineties, site selection and viticulture
practices improved, and so did winemaking
techniques and skills as well.
Now in the new century, pinot noir from
California is all the craze. You will find
them in every price range from affordable
to extravagant; and, it is important to note,
especially with pinot noir, that you can
expect a direct relation in quality related to
price.
Look for producers from Santa Maria
Valley, Santa Ynez Valley, Chalone, Mount
Harlan, Carneros, and the Russian River
Valley. Here are a few suggested, easy to
find pinot noir around town.
Byron Special Selection Santa Maria
Valley Pinot Noir – around $28
Expressive of its terroir, this pinot noir
shows nuances of cherry and plum followed
up with depth and smoothness from oak
maturing.
Cambria Santa Maria Valley Julia’s
Vineyard Pinot Noir – around $25
This pinot noir offers dark ripe cherry,
raspberry and strawberry flavors that open
into an underlying earthiness and a round
mid-palate that leads to vanilla and cinnamon
spice on the finish.
Fess Parker Santa Barbara County Pinot
Noir – around $23
Spice, plum, hints of mint and light toast
are enhanced by floral notes on the nose of
this rich pinot noir.
Ambullneo Vineyards Santa Maria Valley
Bulldog Pinot Noir – around $88
This very successful winery has roots
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leading back home to Arkansas. Very
successful because long time Burgundy
aficionado, Little Rock Physician, Dr. Steve
Jones, and his friend from Yorba Linda,
California, also a noted Burgundy enthusiast
and collector, got together with one mission
at hand - to make the best Burgundy (pinot
noir) in the country. Their team has grown to
include others from Little Rock, El Dorado,
and California. And the team headed up by
Arkansans can proudly proclaim, “Mission
accomplished.” Their wines have the wine
writers attention and consistently score in
the mid to high 90’s. In addition to Bulldog
Pinot Noir, they produce Canis Major and
Mastiff Pinot Noir, Howling Syrah, and Big
Paw and Fang Blanc Chardonnay.
Rodney Strong Russian River Valley Pinot
Noir - around $24
This Russian River Pinot is supple in
texture, with rose petal and red fruit aromas.
It is a lively, medium bodied wine aged in
predominantly French oak, which adds a
subtle, toasty vanilla character.
If you’re not already a fan, give pinot noir
a try. When you find the right one, don’t be
surprised to find yourself saying it’s the best
wine you have ever had.
Food tip: Pinot Noir is very food friendly.
It pairs best with any dish accompanied with
mushrooms, sautéed, or in a sauce. But it
will pair wonderfully with a wide range of
foods including meaty fish such as swordfish
or salmon, roast duck, and roast or grilled
meat.
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Kahlua Cake
Sweet Potato Cake
Double Chocolate Chocolate Cake
Fresh Fruit Skewers
Double Chocolate Chocolate Cake
Fresh Fruit Skewers
2 cups cake flour
1 ¾ cups sugar
¾ cup cocoa
1 ¼ cups of milk
¾ cup shortening
3 eggs
1 ¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon double acting baking powder
Take one fresh cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple,1 pint of fresh strawberries. Cut each
melon and pineapple into cubes. Take wooden skewers and place the fresh fruit and
arrange on the skewers in any order.
Take the fruit and display on platter or trays
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans. Prepare batter as above
but pour into pans; bake 30 to 35 min.; Cool layer in a pans wire racks 10 min; remove
from pans and cool completely on rack on racks. Fill and frost the cake layers with your
choice of chocolate icing.
Kahlua Cake
Sweet Potato Cake
1 pkgs. Yellow Cake Mix
1 pkg. Chocolate instant pudding mix
4 Eggs
1 cup Vegetable oil
1/3 cup Kahlua
1/3 cup Vodka
½ cup Sugar
½ cup Water
Cake
1 cup Butter
2 cups sugar
1 ½ cups Mashed cooked potatoes
4 eggs, separated
3 cups sifted flour
1/4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup pecans nuts
1/2 cup coconut
Glaze-poke wholes in cake
¼ cup Kahlua
½ cup Powder sugar
Preheat oven 350
Combine cake mix, pudding, eggs and oil…..beat until smooth. Add 1/3 cup Kahlua,
vodka, sugar and water and mix well, batter will be thin. Spoon onto greased flour
bunt pan and bake for 50 minutes.
Frosting
1 lb. Confectioner’s sugar
Grated rind of orange
Grated rind of one lemon
Juice of one lemon
Juice of orange
3 egg yolks
Cake: Cake butter and sugar; add sweet potatoes and beat until light and fluffy. Add
eggs one at a time beating well after each. Combine dry ingredients and stir into
creamed mixture; add vanilla, nuts and coconut.
Pour mixture into greased 10 inch tube pan and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour 15 minutes or until cake tests done.
Spread with icing while warm.
Frosting: Combine all ingredients, slowly adding enough orange juice to make spreading consistency
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Home of Charles & Kim Elrod • Photo by Kristy Weiner
Flushing Out a Flashy Bath
By Kristy Weiner
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W
ell it seems another year has
come and gone. It is hard
to believe isn’t it? I am still
finding it very difficult to write 2007
instead of 2006. It usually takes me a few
months to readjust. I hope the Holiday
season was as magical for you and your
family as it was for ours. December was
a very busy month for my business and of
all of the rooms that I usually decorate, the
bathroom was the room of choice for this
time of year. People were having dinner
parties and New Year’s Eve parties, and
often calling me to do something different
in their bathrooms, which everybody ends
up seeing before the night is over. Here
are a few simple and unique ideas to help
you add a little pizzazz in one of the most
visited places in your home.
Q. We have a small powder room that
we use for our guests, any ideas on how to
make it really special?
A. Typically, powder rooms are really
small and people tend to decorate them
with really small things. What I like to do
is something completely opposite. If there
is one large wall, instead of scattering it
with several pictures, think about hanging
an oversized picture to make the room
appear larger. Sometimes, implementing
large accessories into a small space will
make a room seem bigger than it is. Be sure
not to put more than one rug on the floor.
I have seen people put 3 small rugs in a
powder room and it just draws attention
to how little the space actually is. One
last item to recommend is to go bold with
your wall color. Take this opportunity to
show your personality! If you have always
wanted a red room, then paint this room
red. I always try to make the powder room
or guest bathroom as dramatic as possible.
Hanging a small chandelier instead of
the expected light fixture is also a nice
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that we have spent a lot of money to
remodel. Is there any way to add a unique
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spending much more?
A. This is a great question and one that
I get asked frequently. Many times after
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a remodel, people realize that they might
want to slow down on their spending. I
can totally understand. A couple of ideas
that have worked for me in the past are to
think a little differently when considering
a new shower curtain. They are usually
extremely wide but not very long. I use
regular drapes instead of the typical
shower curtain for my clients who may not
want to spend the money for custom made
treatments in their bathroom. When you
hang the drapes on tension rods at different
heights, you can create a very beautiful
look without breaking the bank. Another
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idea is to hang a regular drape from an
inexpensive rod above your tub and tie it
back with a wonderful tassel. This creates
an elegant look that can mimic the look of
an extra window in your bathroom. Add a
beautiful mirror tucked behind the drape
and you are well on your way to creating
a relaxing, beautiful bathroom perfect for
late night soaks.
Q. What is a good way to accessorize
my bathroom?
A. This is certainly an easy question
to answer. If you can’t use anything else,
use candles. Candles provide lighting and
ambience. They are elegant and come in
a variety of colors and scents. You can
light candles in any room in your home
and instantly everything looks prettier and
more dramatic. Bundles of towels are also
great. You can take any containers or bowls
that you might have stored in the cabinets
somewhere and stuff them with lovely
towels and washcloths. Tie pretty ribbons
around your bundles and place them in
any space that needs extra attention. The
last thing I would recommend to make a
significant change is changing your drawer
and cabinet pulls or hardware. You would
be amazed at how much of a difference this
can make. For a very little amount of money
you can replace all of your hardware in
your bathroom and without doubt, update
the entire room with very little effort.
As you can see, these are some very simple
ways to completely change your master or
guest bathroom. A good foundation is a key
element and small steps will complete the
process. I do have to say in closing, that
I have been lucky enough for the past 4
years to work with an extremely talented ,
wonderful lady; Connie.. Anyone that knows
me and my business knows that she has
been attached to my hip in almost anything
that I do. Connie will be leaving me soon
to relocate to Texas with her husband. She
came to me with a will to learn and a spirit
to grow. We should all be so lucky to know
people like her. I must say that the people
in Texas are very lucky to have such a great
addition to their state.
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to change and try to realize that a great
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Perennials are tolerant of drought and
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Grown for their beautiful blossoms and
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choosing can be a problem for the gardener
because the options are so varied and all are
beautiful. It’s almost like being in front of
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two choices but you always come back
for more and daylilies are like that. The
gardener keeps coming back for just one
more that is a little different than those he
already has.
Individual blooms last for a single day
but since each plant produces a lot of buds,
that plant may be in bloom for 30 to 40
days and some varieties have more than
one flowering period. They provide color
accents throughout the garden and are used
extensively in shrub borders and perennial
beds. If you have a steep slope in your
landscape, the daylily is an excellent choice
because their roots provide protection from
soil erosion once they are established. The
smaller varieties can even be planted in
containers.
You may get an unexpected surprise the
first year they are planted. Many daylilies
bloom the first year they are planted and
a large plant is not necessary to produce
blooms. Very little care is required and
these plants live for a very long time. The
most common disease problem for the
daylily is daylily leaf streak. Pests most
likely to trouble the daylily are thrips,
spider mites, aphids, slugs, and snails.
Daylilies, however, have few serious
problems and those that may appear can be
controlled by the vigilant gardener.
Good drainage is a must and the best
time to plant them is either early fall or
early spring. Plant about 18 to 24 inches
apart and water well after planting. Water
them on a weekly basis until your plants
are established. Drought tolerant once
established, they still appreciate consistent
watering and the reward for the gardener is
the production of higher quality blooms.
Growing in clumps, division is usually
the best way to increase your supply of
daylilies. Usually done after flowering,
daylilies tolerate division throughout their
growing season. Use a garden fork to lift
the entire clump and then separate the
individual fans. Groom your daylilies by
removing spent blooms and seedpods after
summer blooming
Remember the daylily when it’s time
to make garden decisions and you will be
glad you did. This beautiful long-lived and
low-maintenance plant has earned a spot in
anyone’s garden.
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Giving back to the community
By Mark Carter • Photo by Jason Burt Photography
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I
n many ways, both tangible and especially
behind the scenes, Mary and Fred Peyton
are Maumelle’s first couple. It’s hard to
imagine a Maumelle without their influence.
Or a home or lot sold in the city without their
involvement.
The Peytons, with daughter Allison Peyton
Winningham, make up “The Peyton Team” at
Maumelle’s Crye-Leike Realtors. They were
personally responsible for 355 closings in
Maumelle in 2005 -- pretty tangible results at
almost a closing a day.
Behind the scenes, perhaps the Peytons’
influence runs even deeper. They moved to
Maumelle after selling their Monticello car
dealership in 1984. Mary went to work for
Jess Odom, Maumelle’s founding father. And
since then she has worked for or with every
Maumelle developer.
The Peytons owned Maumelle’s Century
21 franchise for 10 years before selling it to
Crye-Leike in 2003, so they know the city
– the vision realized by Odom, the planning,
the development and the future. The Peytons
have left their imprint on all those aspects of
the city.
Perhaps their most lasting contribution has
been community involvement. Not only do
they contribute in helping grow Maumelle
and realizing its future potential, they also
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help make it a better place to live -- right now.
“We’re pretty involved in the community,”
Fred said. “We chose to be involved. We love
it here. We’re blessed to live here and work
here, and because of that we felt like we
needed to give back. So, we do it any way we
can.”
The Peytons have sponsored numerous
events in the city over the years through their
Century 21 business, and have continued to
do so privately after selling the business to
Crye-Leike.
Fred was the charter president of the
Maumelle Lions Club and remains active,
while Mary has served on various task forces,
including the one that created Academics
Plus charter school. She continues to serve
the school as a board member, and serves on
the water department board of directors as
well. In addition, she’s a former Maumelle
Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year.
“The way we look at it,” Fred said, “we’re
able to give back to the people who’ve
supported us over the years.” Over those
years, business has been good for the Peytons.
Mary estimates that she’s sold or brokered
more than half the lots sold in Maumelle, and
has participated in the design and development
of most of the city’s lots since 1988.
The Peytons have been good for Maumelle.
They sponsor or co-sponsor with the city of
Maumelle the following annual events, most
of which are free to the public.
• Maumelle’s Fourth of July celebration.
• Two fishing derbies for kids on Lake
Willistein.
• Easter egg hunt at City Park.
• Maumelle Haunted House that raises money
to send members of the Maumelle Student
Council to Washington, D.C.
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Mary fundraising for
Ronald McDonald House
Fred receiving the Melvin Jones
Fellowship Award
• Awards banquet for the city’s fire and police departments.
• Golf tournament to benefit the fire department.
• Maumelle’s former Christmas tree lighting.
Keeping families as the foundation, all of these events help weave
the fabric of Maumelle’s community spirit. “Attracting families to
Maumelle has been easy”, Mary notes. She added, “after all, the city
was designed for families.” In addition to being rated as the state’s
safest city, Maumelle boasts the state’s highest per capita income and
highest level of education per household. “I knew Maumelle was
being developed as a Utopian ideal – it’s like something out of the
Twilight Zone – and it’s really growing into that,” she said. “It’s like
nothing else in the state.”
Fred said he and his wife take a very personal pride in the city.
“We can sell a family on Maumelle if they’ll just come take a look,”
he said. “It’s been very fulfilling to watch it grow over the years,
knowing that there was a master development plan and seeing how
closely it’s developed in accordance with that original plan.”
That master plan, which relied on federal funding, capped
Maumelle’s growth at 25,000. Currently at roughly 16,000, the
ceiling may be approaching but plenty of room to grow remains.
“We’ve got another 9,000 worth of growth still to come,” Fred
said. “But there will always be plenty of business out here with real
estate resales.”
The Peytons estimate the ratio of new real estate listings to
resales in Maumelle currently is 50-50. Many young couples buy a
starter home in Maumelle and later decide to make Maumelle their
permanent home. As their families grow they buy a larger home here
to accommodate their needs.
The Peytons are eager to start seeing those second-generation
families in Maumelle. Their daughter was in third grade when they
moved to Maumelle, and is now raising her family here.
As those second-generation families begin to materialize,
Maumelle is adapting to accommodate them. The state’s largest
Kroger – and third-largest in the country – is planned, as is a WalMart Supercenter on the boulevard and a Starbucks in front of Harvest
Foods. Maumelle Middle School thrives – “the star in Mayor Birch
Johnson’s crown,” Fred says – and a senior high school is planned
for our city.
Under the terms of the master plan – and simple landlocked
geography – Maumelle’s future tangible growth may have a ceiling.
In terms of the intangible things that make a community, the sky’s
the limit. And the Peytons have been a significant part of the
foundation that’s enabled the city to realize that growth, embodied
in the children who call Maumelle their hometown. “It’s wonderful
to see the looks on the children’s faces when they catch a fish at one
of the fishing derbies, or hunt for those Easter eggs,” Fred said. “It’s
very satisfying.”
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hen the City of Maumelle
presents their going away gift
to the city’s very first mayor,
the words on the collage will include a
favorite Abraham Lincoln quote suggested
by Judy Keller, the city’s director of
economic development. The collage was
created by the staff as a thank you gift to
the Mayor Burch Johnson.
Keller said she believes the quote
embodies what Johnson has been to the
city. “Lincoln said, ‘I like to see a man
proud of the place in which he lives; I
like to see a man live so that his place will
be proud of him.’ That is the man that is
Burch Johnson,” Keller said.
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When Maumelle Mayor Burch Johnson
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they would one day be in this small but
growing community.
Initially, the Johnsons anticipated
retiring to Florida, but after their daughter
Kem and her family moved to Maumelle,
they became frequent visitors and
eventually fell in love with Maumelle’s
people and charm, Burch Johnson said. It
did not take long for him to become one
of the community’s most active members,
volunteering with youth basketball and
baseball, where his three grandsons were
active players and eventually serving on
the board of directors of the Maumelle
Youth Baseball League.
According to Johnson, as he increased
his involvement in the community he
became more passionate about preserving
the Maumelle way of life. “That led to
my decision to become involved in the
city government and run for the newly
established position of mayor in 2001,”
Johnson explained.
Keeping His Doors Open
Maumelle had transitioned from a city
manager to a Mayor/Aldermanic form
of government and the community was
battered, bruised and divided, Johnson
said, adding that he set out to mend those
injuries, working to reestablish trust
and faith between the people and its city
leaders.
To lead by example, he first established
an open-door policy. “Allowing citizens to
come in or call me at any time lets them
know that I am always on their side and
care about their input,” he said.
Johnson said he knew he had much to
accomplish in his four-year term, including
bringing to completion several community
projects from the Jess Odom Community
Center and aqua center to the baseball
and soccer fields. “Those were things
the community had been promised and I
wanted to make sure they were brought to
fruition,” he said.
Community-Minded Mayor
During his tenure, Maumelle’s economy
flourished and Johnson felt he needed
to concentrate on business growth and
expansion, “Without jobs there can be no
community,” he emphasized.
In fact, Johnson is credited with bringing
48 new firms to Maumelle with seven more
in progress.
Along the way he has been concerned
about public safety and traffic issues,
promoting the establishment of traffic
signals on Maumelle Boulevard and
funding for the railroad overpass to ease
congested traffic. “I’m not sure it’s really
possible to control growth and you are not
going to make everyone happy, but you
can put systems in place to help ease the
process,” he said.
Other areas in the community also
have benefited from Johnson’s civic
mindedness.
He has been a supporter of senior
services since his early days in office
according to Nicole Heaps, manager of the
Senior Center. “Burch had a vision of what
senior services could be. He has continued
to be a strong supporter through the years
and we are deeply grateful,” she said.
The young families in the community
also feel gratitude to Johnson for his contribution toward
making Maumelle family friendly.
Johnson gave the Mommy and Me organization his full
support for the addition of a toddler park at Lake Willastein.
Additionally, local resident Michelle Elliott said Johnson’s lent
his involvement in making the city’s first Child Safety Fair a
success, drawing more than 200 children.
“He was with me every step of the way,” said Elliott. “I
was so appreciative of not only his support of the idea, but his
volunteer efforts at the fair.”
Schools Count
It’s no secret that Johnson supports the efforts of not only
Academic Plus Charter School, but also the local public
schools—Pine Forest Elementary and, most recently, Maumelle
Middle School.
“Good schools are the foundation to a strong community,”
Johnson asserted. “Bringing the middle school to Maumelle
was a major accomplishment. I knew it was important to our
citizens for their children to have a safe, accessible public
middle school, and even though it was a challenging process, I
could not be happier with the current results.”
Mary Peyton, broker for Crye-Leike Realtors Maumelle
office and a school board member for Academic Plus Charter
School, praised Johnson’s faith in the school. “His support was
absolutely instrumental in the success of the charter school.
The mayor supported the school every step of the way which
is why the school board, teachers, parents and students are so
grateful to him.”
Endless Gratitude
Through the five and half years Johnson held office he touched
many Maumelle citizens and their respect and gratitude towards
him seems endless.
For example, when Johnson was approached by members
of the Maumelle Veterans Memorial Committee, he quickly
became key in pushing the project from an idea into an actuality.
“He knew what it meant to the veterans and it was under his
blessing this idea became feasible,” said General William Page,
a member of the committee.
Page credited the mayor with forming a citizens’ committee
to assist the veterans. “But as a private citizen, Johnson was
both a moral and financial contributor,” he added.
Maumelle Chief of Police Sam Williams also praised Johnson
for his understanding when Williams decided to work in Iraq for
a year to assist in training Iraqi policemen. “It was something
I felt I had to do,” Williams explained. “I went to meet with
the Mayor, fully expecting to turn in my notice, but when he
told me I could take a leave-of-absence I was shocked, but so
appreciative.”
The long list of Maumelle residents who have come to know
their mayor so well can still expect to see him out and about and
involved in the community.
“It’s going to be tough to say goodbye to the office I’ve had
for so long, but I’m eager for what’s next in store. I’ll still be
looking out for my hometown and I can’t wait to spend more
time with my family.”
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