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the once short trek to and from the grocery store has become a prolonged sightseeing tour. Enormous, earth-shaking equipment and elevated aerobatic workers decorate the construction zones. We gawk and wait, wondering if our ice cream is melting.

When the tX-DOt announced its plans to enlarge interstate i30 through texarkana, the consensus was that it was a great idea, even long overdue. But inconveniences from longer commute times to dangerous collision close-calls are testing our ability to take the bad with the good. the frontage road frustration people are feeling is being called “the texarkana turnaround Runaround.”

Voicing his frustrations in the editorial section of the newspaper, a local man told a humorous story of how “detour overload” turned his usual trip into a scavenger hunt for his favorite hardware store. After dead-ending at assorted “this is not my hardware” stores, he ultimately gave up his quest. he elegantly wrapped up the story adding that he had forgotten what he needed in the first place.

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Chances are that everyone in texarkana has a story about how they have been inconvenienced or confused by the runaround, but businesses are the ones who are really feeling the heat.Business owner Richard lawrence is seeing the effect that the one-way roads can have on the bottom line. lawrence believes the inability to easily access the regionally famous Bryce’s Cafeteria has compounded with the state of the economy, resulting in much lower than normal sales.

“it’s been extremely tough on all of us along the interstate corridor, extremely tough,” lawrence said

While some businesses are seeing the ugly side of the construction, others are discovering three beautiful attributes of their property: location, location, location. the land along the frontage road is very desirable to some developers and business tycoons, landing one local business owner a multi-million dollar offer for his property.

to get to the root of the issue we went to Buddy Allison, Public information Offficer at the tX-DOt. Coming in at $153.5 million, the i-30 frontage road project is the most extensive and expensive highway reconstruction project in texarkana history. the project addresses texarkana’s long-standing traffic congestion problems along i-30, and the many roadways that join with it, by converting all frontage roads to one-way, filling in gaps in the frontage


roads, relocating entrance and exit ramps, and adding and reconstructing overpasses. the one-way frontage roads will help ease traffi c burdens by taking one direction off of each signalized intersection; in other words- everyone at a stoplight will be heading the same way. the turnaround bridges will allow those who are passing to the opposite frontage road to avoid traffi c signals altogether. We can be assured that once the detours and reduced speed areas are a thing of the past, all areas along the interstate will have easier access. Current scheduled completion is February of 2011, though weather and other factors can infl uence this date.

You don’t have to try very hard to get an idea of how people feel about the “progress” texarkana is experiencing. Whatever your take on this issue, we all will be going to and fro on this new pavement for years to come… that is until everything has to be torn down to accommodate even more growth in the twenty-fi rst century.

Whatever your take on this issue, the city is growing, and improvements to infrastructure will be a necessary part of that growth. it may be hard to stay positive when you’re sitting in your 100-degree vehicle in traffi c, but try to keep in mind- texarkana is paving its way into the future.

info about the i-30 frontage road project can be found online at:txdot.gov/project_information/projects/atlanta/i30_frontage/overview.htmtxdot.gov/project_information/projects/atlanta/i30_frontage/default.htm


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open their own restaurant. Mr. Rostek graduated from the Culinary institute of America and was a chef until 1996 when he left the kitchen to try his hand at general manager. But after years in the corporate world and multiple moves around the country, they decided to take a chance in the food business and settle down in East texas.

An inventive, vast menu takes center s tage at ironwood, but their modern, warm atmosphere and incredible staff give it that extra something that people

want while dining. Obviously, the grilled items are impeccable, but that is not all they are about. With appetizers, salads and hand-tossed sandwiches as good as anywhere, it is no wonder the parking lot and street are packed during lunch and dinner hours. there is also a deck with a playground for the kids and nice selection of beverages for the adults.



After sampling some of the best that the Big Apple had to offer, teri loosbrock decided to open her own unique bakery and eatery in downtown texarkana.

the downtown business district considers Merfeld’s Bread Company a precious neighbor. Morning routines for many downtowners includes a homemade bagel or muffin from the corner bakery. Starting well before 7 a.m., their oven begins filling the air with the mouth-watering aroma of bread baking.

grabbing an enormous homemade muffin (l ike the Morning glory -crammed with fruit and nuts) and a rich latte is a great incentive to getting out of bed. Breakfast

sandwiches and bagels are also a morning delight; served 7 a.m. till 10 a.m.

Creative sandwiches and soups bring lunchers desir ing to eat healthy, fast and in a cool atmosphere. When the Fall season rolls around, the sidewalk beckons diners to enjoy their fresh lunch in the fresh air.

Unique to this bakery, Merfeld’s makes their own icecream and yogart. A new flavor joins the list of classic flavors every month.

Escaping from the office to savor a long break at Merfeld’s is as appealing to many as the rejuvinating coffees. Patrons mights call the atmosphere here “hipstoric” - a chic establishment nestled in the historic downtown

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Not just a floral designer, Jennifer Crawford is an artist. the allure and beauty of fresh flowers is her inspires her creations. her designs are clean, modern and infused with imagination and elegance.

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Whimsical art brings joy to the hearts of people everywhere. Mary Wilson hangs her paintings throughout her shop for her customers to experience. their smiles are the reason she paints.

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tyler Arnold uses personal interests and passions as inspirations for his detailed paintings. his time in Fayetteville, Ark. gave him the chance to create original works of art focused around the University of Arkansas.

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The solar array recently installed next to the home of a New Boston man isn’t just good for the environment, it’s putting

green in his pocket.In about nine years, the money Harry Sanford is saving on his

electric bill will have paid for the system Sanford had installed on his property in March.

A career as a military consultant relocated Sanford often. Many times his temporary home was placed in highly industrial areas. He remembers pollution being so abundant it was visible even in the air.

Clear Texas skies are a breath of fresh air to this New Boston resident. Now retired, Sanford is resizing his carbon footprint.

“This is what I can do to help keep our blue skies,” Sanford said.

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But Sanford’s practi cal side may have had more to do with the placement of the 10,000 kilowatt , 10,000 square foot solar array sitti ng on the property his grandfather purchased in 1950.

“I sound like a tree hugger, don’t I,” Sanford mused with a grin. “But I’m not. I did a cost benefi t analysis. You can only guess that things are going to go up. You have to look at what it’s going to take to pay back the investment, look at the savings and considering how good it is for the environment, it’s a good choice.”

Sanford’s solar panels collect more energy on a sunny day than he and his wife Linda use. The extra kilowatt s are funneled into Southwestern Electric Power Company’s local grid and Sanford gets credit for his contributi on.

“It’s like the meter is running backwards,” Sanford said.In the sweltering heat of a Texas summer, Sanford’s electric

bill looks a lot diff erent than his neighbor’s.

At night Sanford’s power sti ll comes from SWEPCO. The Sanfords try to get the energy intensive tasks done during the day while the electricity is bein generated by the sun.

The panels harness the sun’s power. Then its direct current must be fed through two inverters that convert the energy into the alternati ng current used in homes.

“It’s really prett y complicated physics,” Sanford said. “But to me it’s just simple sunshine.”

Sanford’s carbon footprint has already begun shrinking. The system he had installed measures the amount of carbon dioxide he isn’t putti ng into the atmosphere.

“It’s only been operati ng since March but it’s already saved thousands of cubic feet of CO2 from getti ng into the air,” Sanford said. “It really makes you stop and think.”

While exploring alternati ve energy opti ons, Sanford came across Dale Beggs, of Greenlife Technologies.

Sanford said Beggs’ operati on is turnkey and top notch. Aft er a site survey of Sanford’s land, Beggs developed plans that included exact measurements for mounti ng and placement of the panels so they’ll collect the maximum amount of energy possible.

Beggs, a Lindale, Texas Civil Engineer, also generated paperwork for Sanford to take advantage of federal grants, SWEPCO incenti ves and tax breaks.

The panels are the least expensive components of the array and are simple enough to change that Sanford can do it himself if the need ever arises.

“It’s a litt le more trouble than a light bulb but it’s not rocket science,” Sanford said.

in about nine years, the money harry Sanford is saving on his electric bill will have paid for the system Sanford had installed.

the extra kilowatts Sanford doesn’t use are funneled into the power company’s local grid. the power company essentially buys the kilowattsfrom Sanford,crediting his account.

“it’s really pretty complicated physics,” Sanford said. “But to me it’s just simple sunshine.”

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I have a confession to make that could be quite shocking to some of you who may actually want to sit down: I do not have a Facebook. When someone brings it up, which is oft en, I either mumble a response or deft ly change the subject to avoid revealing myself as a cyber dinosaur. It’s not that I’m inept at social networking or that I’m not computer-savvy enough, oh no, I used to be a parti cipator. Now I consider myself a survivor. You see, I was almost a Myspace casualty. Let me explain. Before Facebook was popular, there was Myspace. I was hesitant about it at fi rst, but aft er months of badgering from coworkers I gave in and started my own page. Once I was in there, I was in there. It was like being able to do stand-up comedy, minus the part where you have to stand in front of real live people. Soon I was changing up my profi le every week to keep things fresh for my “viewers,” feeling pressure to post pictures aft er every night out, fi lling out quizzes with zany answers so that anyone who wanted to could see how hilarious I was. As my page views increased, so did my e-ego. Unti l one day, while changing outf its to make sure that I wore something I had not yet been photographed in, it dawned on me that I was no longer living in the present.

I was spending my good ti mes thinking about how best to package those good ti mes for the maximum entertainment of others online. I realized how many hours I lost to the internet, to the virtual world, while my ti me in the real world was slowly ti cking away and I wasn’t stopping to smell those roses we keep hearing about. Do I want to type out “LOL” forever, or would I rather have a face-to-face conversati on with a friend, where we are L-ing OL together? For me the answer was easy, so I gave up social networking. I’m not saying I never get online or that I’m throwing my computer in the river, I have a brother who is 11 years younger than me and his pati ence is growing thin. Just being able to text me about his latest friend squabble or email me pictures of his school project is not enough, and so I’m sure at some point I will join the masses and start a Facebook. But when I do, I will try to remember that the world will not end if I don’t login to check it every day, or even every other day. That my life sti ll went on before I knew that Jan’s friend Jessie just got engaged, and OMG is she excited. And that I’m going to get 24 precious hours every day, that I can fi ll up in any way that I choose.

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live music is one type of regular entertainment that people in texarkana get to enjoy without leaving town. We may not yet have the population to draw bigger names on our own, but we’re getting there. And in the meantime, our optimal placement between little Rock and Dallas has lately brought shows from out-of-town acts that make fans happy to be living here. What the lackadaisies bring to the stage is something that people in larger cities take for granted. (it seems the growing fan base here appreciates the hell out of it though.)

their mix of folk and rock with a nod to the greats is refreshing. When they play a song, original or cover, the crowd can’t help but be a bit mesmerized. they just play great music, period. Watching bands just starting out and knowing that they are going to make it big someday is an exciting experience for a crowd member in any city.

And there are signs that ours might be changing. With the help of local music junkie Dave Jordan, Fat Jack’s Oyster and Sports Bar has seen Sunday nights turn into a showcase of talent from around the country. Quickly becoming town favorites by way of Jordan, this quintet of Shreveport-based musicians likes to keep it simple, yet always satisfying. With a packed house at their first two shows at Fat Jack’s, it is apparent that their ability to keep the people pleased is not just because they all ooze charm. (to boot, they all have that musician personal style and carefree confidence that gets the girls all worked up.) having just released their first EP in April of this year, this young group of friends puts on shows from Denton to hot Springs to New Orleans, with every place wanting more. Already scheduled back in texarkana for more gigs, their fans love having a beer with this laid-back group as much as listening to them jam for a couple of sets. Sounding almost as perfect with four instead of five (keyboardist, guitarist and vocalist Michael Stephens was unavailable for their July 18 show at Fat Jack’s), it is no wonder that people rarely left their seats during the show.

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Josh hollis and Mus (yep, just Mus) are both equally intriguing on lead vocals, and watching musicians switch effortlessly from bass to electric guitar (while rocking them both, hard) is always nice to see. Jeremy gibson backs those boys on vocals and plays the drums with such perfection, you just assume he can do it in his sleep. logan hall is a wonder all his own, taking on some of Stephens’ duties at the July show, while not lessening his own infl uence in the least bit. Regardless, Stephens was still missed; he is the band’s producer-turned-member

and rounds out the tight-knit group.“We just get along so well,” said hall. And it shows.

Seeing someone play something they wrote (hollis and Mus do most of the writing, but the guys get together to turn the songs into sound) is a joy for any music fan. When you know that what they are playing actually means more to them than the audienc can comprehend, it is a beautiful thing. And the lackadaisies are those artists, a lot of heart and talent.

A friend of the hollis family, Chris Evans, noticed this not long after their self-titled fi rst album was released and happily took on duties as band

manager. When he isn’t busy being kiss Country 93.7’s programming director, Evans has been making sure that the rest of the world gets a chance to be introduced to the guys’ unique sound.

Booking regular shows at Bear’s Oyster house in Shreveport has given them a nice home base, but the group is looking to expand on territory covered. Fairly new to playing for crowds only makes them more impressive. You just know that they are going somewhere, even if they don’t really want to go there. humble above all else, it is refreshing to see

great musicians be extremely gracious at even the slightest of compliments. But even if they acted like jackasses that couldn’t understand why they weren’t #1 on the charts yet, their music would still be worth a listen. the fact that they enjoy playing for fans here goes a long way. “We love playing in texarkana,” said Mus, “the response has been great.” Just check them out on Facebook, MySpace or itunes and you will see what so many of us around texarkana have noticed. And if i haven’t given you enough reasons to get to their next show, Mus can give you the best one. “We’re not Nickleback.”


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Communitytowels for the troops Fundraiserfeaturing JawboneSeptember 11hopkins icehouse Dancers Against CancerSeptember 25, 5pmSullivan Performing Arts Center 66th Annual Four States Fair & RodeoSeptember 17-26 Four States Fairgrounds leeann White MemorialSept. 17-18, Barrel Race&team Rope @ Foreman, Ark.Fairgrounds. For more info call 903-278-8999 Domestic Violence Fundraiserfeaturing Ms Mac & the groovetonesSeptember 25hopkins icehouse 2010 Quadrangle FestivalOctober 1 and 2Downtown texarkana 2010 great texarkana Duck PaddleOctober 2, Spring lake Park For info call 903-614-2024hospice of texarkanaJeans and BlingOctober 2, 7pm

Ramage Farmshooks, texasFor more info:hospiceoftexarkana.org

Susan g. kome RaceFor the CurePasta PartyOctober 15, 7@ Four States Fairgroundswww.komentexarkana.org

Susan g. komen 12th Annual Race For the CureOctober 16Four States Fairgroundswww.komentexarkana.org

Marine Ball FundraiserOctober 16hopkins icehouse texas A&M – texarkana BuildingDedication & Community PicnicOctober 22the University Center Building @Bringle lake Campus

Oktoberfest benefi ting CASAOctober 23hopkins icehouse Per forming ArtstexRep Presents “Steel Magnolias”Sept. 10-12 and 17-19Fri & Sat shows @ 7:30pmSunday shows @ 2pmStilwell theater, tC campus

texarkana Symphony OrchestraSounds of the CinemaSeptember 25, 7:30pmthe Perot theatre giggle, giggle, QuackOct. 4, 9:30am & 12:30pmthe Perot theatre BENiSE – the Spanish guitarOctober 23, 7:30pmthe Perot theatre Visual Artsthe Art of Scouting – Centennial Celebration of the Boy Scouts of AmericaSept. 15 – Jan. 5Regional Arts Building Nightl ife & Entertainment RECUR R I NGEN T E R T A I NMEN T :team trivia NightsSeptember & OctoberSundays @ 9pmFat Jack’s tonk & Barbara Walker Jazz Nightsitalian Café September and OctoberFriday and Saturday Nights

SEPtEMBER 1Sttrey Johnson & Dave Almond @ Shooter’s SEPtEMBER 3RD

Recession Proof @ hopkins icehouse tragikly White @ Shooter’s larry Pearson @ lee’s Catfi sh Sergio Contreras Mariachi Band @ la Fogata SEPtEMBER 4thBrad Wells @ hopkins icehouse tragikly White @ Shooter’s Sergio Contreras Mariachi @ la Fogata SEPtEMBER 5thgood time Rounders @ Fat Jack’s SEPtEMBER 9thSad Daddy @ Fat Jack’s

SEPtEMBER 10thDean Angus @ hopkins icehouse Dave Almond & trey Johnson @ lee’s Catfi sh Michael D @ Fat Jack’s the Rodney Whately Band and gene Walker @ Shooter’s Buster Ellisor @ la Fogata SEPtEMBER 11thhouse Arrest @ Fat Jack’s Recession Proof @ la Fogata SEPtEMBER 12thWisebird & Mellow Down Easy @ Fat Jack’s SEPtEMBER 16thMichael D @ Fat Jack’s



SEPtEMBER 17thJohn Calvin Brewer @ hopkins icehouse Synergistic @ Fat Jack’s Buster Ellisor @ la Fogata SEPtEMBER 18thColt landon Baker Band @ hopkins icehouse Eric & Alia from Philly @ Shooter’s 2-Far gone @ Fat Jack’s Ms Mac & the groovetones @ la Fogata SEPtEMBER 19thDaniel Smalley & Friends@ Fat Jack’s SEPtEMBER 23RDDean Angus @ Fat Jack’s SEPtEMBER 24thtrey Johnson and Dave Almond @ hopkins icehouse king hat @ Fat Jack’s Recession Proof @ la Fogata SEPtEMBER 25ththe Droppers @ Fat Jack’s Sergio Contreras Mariachi @ la Fogata SEPtEMBER 30thtrey Johnson & Dave Almond @ Fat Jack’s OCtOBER 1StJarred Reed @ hopkins icehouse White trash Wannabes @ Fat Jack’s OCtOBER 2NDJason and Aaron @ hopkins icehouse teazur @ Fat Jack’s

OCtOBER 3RDthe lackadaisies @ Fat Jack’s OCtOBER 7thEaston Corbin with Matt Stillwell @ Shooter’s Donnie Dodson @ Fat Jack’s OCtOBER 9thhouse Arrest @ Fat Jack’s John Calvin Brewer @ hopkins icehouse Ms Mac & the groovetones @ la Fogata OCtOBER 14thtrey Johnson & Dave Almond @ Fat Jack’s OCtOBER 15thtragikly White @ Shooter’s lA Outlaw Fat Jack’s OCtOBER 16thguy Clark @ MusicCity texas theater,linden, texas Voodoo Cowboy @ FatJacks

OCtOBER 17ththe hi-tones @ Fat Jack’s OCtOBER 21StDean Angus @ Fat Jack’s OCtOBER 22NDJason helms Band @ Fat Jack’s OCtOBER 23RDCrooked halo @ Fat Jack’s Ms Mac & the groovetones @ la Fogata OCtOBER 24thDavetober @ the Skate ParkFor info checkout hot Water Cornbread on Facebook OCtOBER 28thAaron & Jason @ Fat Jack’s OCtOBER 29thSynergistic @ Fat Jack’s OCtOBER 30th2-Far gone @ Fat Jack’s


Nationally recognized musicians are routing their tours through texarkana. the reputation of our authentic city is bringing more and more celebrated acts in search of intimate venues and receptive crowds. Music connoisseur Dave Jordan and legendary venue Fat Jack’s Oyster and Sports Bar are channeling the traffic their way. On Sunday, September 12, two national bands are returning for a double-header at Fat Jack’s, much to the delight of locals. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Also coming soon to play their second show in texarkana is the Austin-based band, Wisebird.

Claiming roadhouse soul rock as their genre, the four musicians have released two albums and gained fans across the states.

Providing you the right to brag about seeing them locally, they will be at Fat Jacks along with Mellow Down Easy on September 12.

listen to them online or purchase their music on wisebird.net before checking them out live, show starts at 8 p.m.

Nashville band Mellow Down Easy heads back for its second appearance; this time at Fat Jacks September 12.

Mellow Down Easy’s unique sound is creating coast-to-coast recognition. Blending psychedelic rock, country and a hint of pop, Mellow Down Easy has created a differentiating style of music that has them booked around the country. locals who caught the band’s previous performance this year at Club Next are buzzing to see the

band’s follow up show. Preview or buy their album on mellowdowneasy.com, which has links

to their fan sites as well.

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Another Austin band, the hi-tones are returning to texarkana for their fourth show. (But their first time at Jack’s.) their retro sound and

enigmatic energy make for a unique live show. Search for their music on any social networking site or buy it at

ilike.com. Show starts at 10 p.m. on Sunday, October 17.

Daniel Smalley and friends (other musicians he does not normally play with) are heading to texarkana to play for the first time. Since it is a show that may not be able to be repeated, fans of country, rock, indie, or any music for that matter, should come out for this show. Sunday, September 19 at Fat Jack's.

An accurate description of the good time Rounders can be pretty much summed up in their name. the Marshall, texas band’s sound has been called "killbilly" and "cowpunk," even if no one really knows what that means. Either way, these six boys play the stuff that East texas likes

to hear. Sunday, September 5, the good time Rounders will be taking the Fat Jack’s stage. Show starts around 10 p.m. - just after know-it-All trivia.



Pages could, and have, been written on the young talent that leads the Arkansas Razorbacks on the football field. A finalist for the Manning Award, College Football Performance Awards National Performer of the Year, 2010 AutoZone liberty Bowl MVP, the list goes on. But Ryan Mallet is more than just a statistic of college football.

Raised in texarkana, the 21-year-old quarterback has been in the spotlight since his early days at texas high School. A hometown hero to many in the area, Mallet knows where he comes from and is not going to forget it soon.

“growing up [here] has taught me to give it all i’ve got, no matter what i’m doing,” said Mallet.

And knowing that what you do off the field is just as important as what you do on it has been instilled in Mallet since a young age.

“My dad is a mentor of mine and so is Scott Surratt, my quarterbacks coach all throughout high school and like a second father to me,” said Mallet, “and Susan Waldrep, my senior English teacher, taught me a lot about leadership.”

And it is those skills that have given Mallet the opportunity to become one of the most watched quarterbacks in college football. the only returning top ten BCS quarterback and ranked third in SEC history for passing efficiency, Mallet knows that playing in Fayetteville means something to people.

“i understand what football means to Arkansas, so many people follow the Razorbacks,” said Mallet.

After playing for a year at Michigan, Mallet chose to move closer to home to finish out his college career.

“i was looking for the best opportunity to play,” said Mallet, “when it became possible for me to return to my home state and play for the Razorbacks, it was perfect.”

And he knows that the fans at home appreciate a local athlete.

“i felt like i owed it to the state of Arkansas to play here another year too,” said Mallet, “we’ll have a special team this season and the chemistry is better than any team i’ve ever been a part of.”

But Mallet is more than just a quarterback, he is finishing his degree in sociology and hopes to look into coaching one day.

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“My family has a lot of background in coaching and maybe that is for me when playing football is over,” said Mallet.

Although for now, his focus is on the people who make his football career so special. Family and friends are a large part of this athlete’s life.

“i just enjoy being with my family and friends,” said Mallet, “i have a big family and they have always been very supportive.”

Finding time to blow off steam may be diffi cult, but this laid-back outdoorsman enjoys hunting and watching comedies when he does get some time off.

Still learning and growing as a quarterback and man, Mallet is content to fi nish out his degree and college football days in Arkansas.

“Now that i’ve been in Fayetteville, Coach Petrino has taught me so much about life off the fi eld, as has Coach Mcgee.”

Wherever his strong arm takes him, Mallet knows all of the lessons he has learned will count for something.

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it has come to my attention that many of my male brethren need some help with the ins and outs of manscaping. For those of you unfamiliar with this term, it simply is the full body grooming that men perform but rarely talk about. there are three basic rules that are simple to follow.

this is a touchy subject for most men because of the unknown nature of how much is too much. Women are responsible for a man’s insecurities about quantity. i have never heard of a man telling another man “Dude you are too hairy.” this statement would probably warrant a punch to the gut or an undesirable haircut while sleeping.

let’s first get it settled that men are hairy (some more than others) and shaving a man’s body is just plain wrong. Shaving is not what we are talking about here. the only reason i can justify for a man to shave body parts other than his face is because he plays a sport that requires him to wrap parts in athletic tape. i don’t care who you are; pulling athletic tape off of a hairy ankle makes explaining to your friends why you shave up to your calf a “necessary evil”.

So here we go.

Simple Rules of Manscaping


Simple Rules of Manscaping

Moderation – Don’t go crazy with the trimmer. Only hit the areas where the hair is getting longer than an inch. if you can braid your leg hair, it is too long. if your underarm hair is visible with your arms down to your side, it is too long. Outside of these long hairs, let the rest be. if you are a hairy guy, embrace it. Find a woman that loves your hairy body. it will exhaust you to hide it.

Precision – Use a guard on your trimmer. Don’t attempt manscaping with a straight edge or scissors. An electric trimmer with a guard on it is an effi cient and safe way to get the job done. Anything else can cause bodily harm or worse, uneven areas that are easily noticed. Which brings me to…

Discretion – Don’t ever ask for help from anyone especially your signifi cant other. From other dudes, it’s just weird...see punch to the gut reference above. From your spouse or girlfriend, trust me it’s a trap. She may tell you she wants to help but will resent the fact that it’s even necessary or that she likes it. Don’t ask me to explain that one.

these rules are few and simple. Follow them but don’t talk about them. it’s kind of like fi ght club. You may ask yourself why manscaping is even necessary. Just remember manscaping can accentuate your positive attributes. less hair can show off toned areas and make body parts look bigger. Use your new found knowledge wisely.

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stylists and estheticians can learn their profession.Smith and Primeaux, both local hairdressers with nearly 80 years of experience combined, took over the space after another woman (also named Smith) was unable to provide the kind of educational atmosphere that the C.A.T. now prides itself on.Ensuring that their students are prepared for the working world is first on Smith and Primeaux’s list.

“Our graduates are more than state board ready, they’re salon ready,” Smith said. “We don’t just teach cosmetology, we’re giving personal attention and training; our students leave here with a work ethic.”It is not just business, though, at this unique academy.“We’ve reached a point where we want to give something back, teach others what we’ve learned,” Primeaux said. “We get calls all the time from people we’ve taught with questions.”And continuing education is a big part of what makes these ladies so memorable. Always there for a current, past or even future student, Smith and Primeaux have become more than instructors to these young cosmetologists. “It is very personal here,” Primeaux said, “they start out as our students and they end up as our friends.”

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AAA new concept in education is emerging right here in Texarkana. Innovative and fun, while still teaching you everything you need to know at your own pace. It almost sounds too good to be true, but the ladies at the Cosmetology Academy of Texarkana have made this a reality. Peggy Smith and Elaine Primeaux began C.A.T. last year after realizing that many young students were in need of a different kind of education.Unable to secure government grants until next year, Smith and Primeaux are offering in-house financing for their students.“We’re hometown and our money stays in Texarkana,” Smith said. “We don’t want them starting out their professions in debt.”But helping students pay for school is not the only thing that sets C.A.T. apart from other cosmetology schools. Finishing in a time best suited for the pupil is another added benefit.“We let them work at their own pace,” said Primeaux. This gives the students that need more time in one area the opportunity to perfect that skill, without preventing others from moving ahead. While it may not be an entirely new concept in learning, it gives each group a greater sense of ease and allows them to get more out of their education. That is the goal behind C.A.T.; to provide a safe, clean environment in which


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