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UNCONDITIONAL LOVE: STORY OF JOHN AND LARKIN JARVIS

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From the Publisher..

The month of love.

February is always one of my favorite months for ALT Magazine. Not only do we highlight a love story, but I love to give our local businesses and people the news about winning or placing in our Readers Choice Awards. Love surrounds the entire issue.

John and Larkin Jarvis have been friends for years. It is such a pleasure this month to tell their love story. Larkin and I have joked for years about people telling us we look like sisters, so now we tell everyone that we are! Well, in our hearts, we are anyway.

As we grow older and our children leave to have lives of their own, so many couples grow apart. It is always great to find those couples that have gotten closer through the years. I know that Mike and I are closer than ever. As I write this, we are in Las Vegas at the Shot Show, the most extensive firearms expo! It is overwhelming! We are enjoying the expo, but we really love the food and the entertainment. No, we don’t gamble, but we love going to new places and trying new things. It has been a wonderful week!

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Unconditional Love "ABOVE ALL, TRUST IN THE LORD AND PRACTICE WHAT THE BIBLE GUIDES YOU TO DO IN YOUR MARRIAGE.” -JOHN

By: Anne Granado

True love is instant and quick in the movies, cutting past the barriers between two people.

However, the movie often ends before the challenges and trials of life begin. In the real world, some of the best romances are built on friendship, and these love stories often last the longest, much like the story of John and Larkin Jarvis. The two have been married for 42 years, and in that time, they have faced many challenges, had a lot of fun, and built a life of love together.

The couple’s story begins in Texarkana, where they grew up. John Jarvis was born and raised in Texarkana. He left to attend college at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, but decided that the desert climate of west Texas was not for him. “And let me tell you, after living in West Texas and experiencing sand storms and flat land, it was great to get back behind the pine curtain of East Texas. After a sand storm once weakened my car’s paint, I knew this wasn’t the place for me,” John says.

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teased my parents that I was an accident, but they never would agree,” John says.

“Our family was like a combination of Father Knows Best and Bonanza TV shows. I threw in Bonanza because Dad had a few acres with a barn and cabin on the edge of town (now in the city) where we had horses, cows, gardens, and family gatherings. We called it the 'farm.'"

Spending weekends on the farm “toughened” John up. “I can’t tell you how many times I was thrown from a horse or dragged by a steer while trying to halter-break it. I spent my time climbing trees, falling from trees, building fences, repairing equipment, and more,” John says. “My family loved life and people. My parents were always involved in the church, and I was blessed to grow up in a loving church family where we laughed, cried, played, and worked together while worshiping God.” John’s parents provided an excellent model of a loving, supportive relationship; they always treated each other with respect. “I’m sure they had arguments, but they never had them in front of us kids. I witnessed their struggles, too.

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a child, I knew they loved and supported each other. I think that is something a child should clearly see, so they will have an example to prepare themselves for a marital relationship.”

Across town, Larkin Pringle grew up in what we now call Pleasant Grove (PG). She attended PG school back when it was just a country school.

“Back then, PG was Kindergarten through seventh grade, and we all went to school under the same roof,” Larkin says. “We were only separated by a breezeway where the buses ran through.”

Larkin also remembers sharing the same cafeteria, which made the best cinnamon yeast rolls. “Having just moved to Texarkana from Austin, Texas, this small country school shocked me. But I quickly learned to love the country living,” Larkin says.

She was the youngest of three children and grew up watching her older brother, Jon Marc Pringle, and older sister, Jan Pringle Baker.

“I tried to learn from their mistakes, or rather learn how not to get caught! They were the best teachers!” Larkin says. “Since we lived pretty far out–and when I say ‘far out,’ I mean on Tamar Drive right off of Moores Lane–there were no other neighborhoods or businesses close to us, so we were free-range kids. The DeSantis girls across the street had a two-seater bicycle, and we would meet up with our other neighbors–the Willis girls–and ride bikes through the whole ‘Wamba Shuffle.’ It took us all day long. I can’t imagine doing that now!”

Larkin also learned a lot from watching her parents. They, too, were good role models for what a strong marriage should look like. “They never fought, or they never did in front of us.

They showed affection toward each other, which is so good for kids to see and know that mom and dad love each other. They both worked fulltime, so when everyone was home, it was all hands on deck. Everyone pitched in to make the household flow. They expected that of each other, and they expected that of us kids,” Larkin 014

says. “Living in a household of five, we were able to see that if everyone works together, good things happen.”

Maintaining good relationships when three teenagers were in the house was not always easy, but being kind was something that Larkin’s parents highly valued. “We were not allowed to be mean and say unkind things to each other.

That was a rule. Once hurtful things are said, you can’t unhear them. Even when we were sick, I can remember my mom saying, ‘Even though you don’t feel good, you still can still be nice!’” Larkin says. “Watching my parents, I learned that marriage is not 50/50 or 80/20 or 60/40. It is both giving 100% and doing that consistently.”

Larkin and John crossed paths at Pine Street Junior High but didn’t notice each other. “Now, if she spent much time in the principal’s office, she would’ve seen me!” John says. “But, we actually met for the first time at Texas High School.”

John asked Larkin on a date, but it was not love at first sight. “I was not impressed and, evidently, he was not either because he never asked me out again while we were in high school,” Larkin says.

Then, after coming back from college, John underwent shoulder surgery from an old sports injury, and Larkin worked at the clinic. “Larkin’s beauty and the way she carried herself really attracted me,” John says. “Me being younger and dumber a few years before kept me from noticing. I’m sure it was God’s timing. After spending more time with Larkin I discovered that her beauty was beyond skin deep and to her core.”

John and Larkin immediately noticed their compatibility the second time around and fell hard for each other. “Johnny made me feel like I was the only person in the room. He never scanned the room looking for someone more interesting when we were talking, and he never acted like he wanted to be anywhere else,” A LT M a g a z i n e | F e b r u a r y 2 0 2 3

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he was going, and then it happened. He asked the question, ‘Will you marry me?’” Larkin says.

“My first thought was, ‘We aren’t even dating each other exclusively yet!’ I didn’t feel it was the right time to make such a huge leap, so I said, ‘Well, how about we just go steady first?’ He was so sweet and took that as a win.”

Though he was deterred at first, John was determined to marry Larkin. “Like being thrown off a horse, I dusted myself off and got back on because I knew this was the ride I wanted forever,” John says.

Larkin says. “He made me laugh. There were days that my stomach muscles would hurt the next day after having been on a date the night before. He was and is a genuinely happy person.”

Once they started dating, the couple would go water skiing at the lake almost every evening right after work. The lake was smooth, and they would ski that soft, calm water and then watch the sun go down. Then, they would get fried chicken at a little chicken shack by the lake.

“On the boat one late afternoon, Johnny started talking about the future, all he was hoping for, and how he thought I fit into that plan. At this point, my mind was reeling. I could see where

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John randomly popped the question for months after the initial proposal, and Larkin would always put him off. One day, Larkin decided that she would say “yes” the next time he asked. However, once she made that decision, it was months before he asked again. “I was afraid I had missed the boat and that he was done asking. The day finally came, and he nonchalantly asked again. I’m sure he thought I would again say ‘Not yet,’” Larkin says. “When I actually said ‘Yes,’ he ran around like a puppy with the zoomies. Neither of us wanted a big wedding, so we agreed to get married the next weekend.”

John says that they rushed to the altar so that Larkin would not back out, and the two were married on Friday, July 3, 1981, in a small chapel at the Methodist Church in downtown Texarkana. “My most vivid memory of that day is how special my sweet mama made our wedding reception. Bless her heart, I didn’t give her any time to put it together, and I left it all up to her,” Larkin says. It was absolutely perfect, though.”

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For the couple, the first few years of their marriage presented a great learning experience. “I had to learn how to be less selfish since we were together more than ever and lived in the same home,” John says. “It was not hard to do when you truly love each other. Larkin is an amazing person. To this day, being married to Larkin makes me want to be successful in anything I do.”

Like many newly married couples, Larkin said her biggest lesson was learning to accept his family as hers. “They were very easy to love, but that was an adjustment for me,” Larkin says. “But, Johnny and I are very compatible, so actually, there have not been any huge compromises needed. We are pretty much on the same page on most everything. If we do have differing opinions on something, we talk it out, and we come to an agreement that we are both happy with.”

John and Larkin stayed active in those early years, especially since John’s family farm was still a part of their lives. “We had horses we cared for and rode, and a lot of time was spent at the lakehouse,” John says. “Boating and watersports were also great fun, and we slowly became more active in our church.”

The couple had been married 13 years before they had children. Their daughter, Natalie, was born in 1994, and their son, Grant, was born in 1998. “We were so ready for these kids! We had done all of the fun crazy stuff we wanted to do so when Natalie was born we were ready to be parents and leave all that other stuff behind,” Larkin says. “I loved watching John with our children. I saw what a solid rock-steady person Johnny was. He was so committed to raising happy, healthy, and well-adjusted kids. Nothing took precedence over our kids. He used to love to play golf on the weekends, but when little Natalie would routinely cry when he left to play golf for the afternoon, he decided he didn’t like golf that much after all.”

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when Grant came along, it was wonderful to watch Johnny with Grant and see him mold Grant and shape him into the upstanding young man he is today,” Larkin says.

John says he was shocked that babies did not come with an instructional manual, but he was lucky that Larkin was a natural. “Larkin seemed to fall right into being an outstanding mother while I had to really think about things. Larkin guided me a lot and helped me. Once I bonded with the babies between 12 and 18 months old, It became easy to love and care for them,” John says. “We had a great and fun life before the kids but a more wonderful and blessed life after children.”

The couple’s Christian faith played a significant role in raising their kids. “We made sure they were involved in church activities, and their hearts are where we prayed they would be now that they are adults,” John says.

Before children, John and Larkin frequented Acapulco, Mexico. “We enjoy the beach, but now we are enjoying other beaches. Our 40th anniversary was spent in Hawaii, where I rented a motorcycle and kept Larkin half-scared while we enjoyed the amazing views of the island,” John says.

In 2022, John and Larkin celebrated 41 years of marriage, and John can not imagine life without Larkin. “She is truly my better half. I really don’t know why God blessed me with her, but I’m forever thankful,” John says. “All of my close friends remind me I married up, and I agree. Larkin is smart and a team player, and sometimes, she laughs at my jokes. I’ve watched her be a good friend to many people, and she continues to be my best friend.”

Now, Natalie lives in Hope and works in Texarkana at O’Reilly Auto. Grant is an iOS developer for Anima Virtuality, Inc., and can work remotely from his home in Texarkana. “We are so glad that they have chosen to stay close by,” Larkin says.

While their children were young, John and Larkin spent most of their time going to various activities, but now that their kids are grown, the couple is left to their own devices. “We love to go on short weekend getaways to experience different restaurants and sporting events. We try to get to a few Texas Rangers games each year, and we watch a lot of sports on TV together,” Larkin says. “We also love to work on our home. We like adding different features, which is probably where we will focus our efforts as a couple. We will continue to travel; planning the next trip is almost as fun as going. We can’t wait!”

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When John thinks about his wife, a quote from Franz Schubert comes to mind. “He said, ‘Happy is a man who finds a true friend, and far happier is he who finds that true friend in his wife.’ Larkin has been with me and supported me during several business ventures, along with being an elected official. There have been ups and downs through all of it,” John says. “Her understanding, voice of reason, encouragement, and support made the rollercoaster ride safer. No one got too sick or fell out. There are many more wonderful things about Larkin I could share. It’s great to be married to a woman that loves our children and me unconditionally.”

For Larkin, her friendship with Johnny is what makes their marriage work. She says they actually like each other and want to be with each other. “I would rather be with him than anyone else. He is just easy to be around. But the best part is that he still makes me laugh!” Larkin says. “Johnny is so patient—way more so than I am. I have learned to be more patient just from seeing him practice it. He is also very, very kind and has a soft heart.

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He is much more of a softie than I am. He is even nice to telemarketers on the phone! After a conversation with a telemarketer that ran way too long, in my opinion, he will say to me, ‘They are just trying to do their job; it didn’t cost me anything to be nice to them.’ He is clearly a better human than me!”

Both John and Larkin had excellent role models for what a marriage should look like in both sets of parents, but the two faced challenges. “No one is perfect, so no marriage can be perfect,” Larkin says. “If you accept that going in and know there will be a few bumps in the road, you will be ahead of the game.”

In addition to loving each other, keeping their marriage alive, and raising children together, Larkin and John also work together for Supreme Lending, providing loans for primary residences, second homes, and investment property. John is licensed to do business anywhere in Texas, Arkansas, Louisana, Oklahoma, and Colorado and manages the Texarkana office. Larkin specializes in setting up all loans for processing.

“I stated earlier that Larkin is smart and a team player. If you want to build a business, that is the kind of person you want to work with. Her added value is being great with people,” John says. “We really work together. I’m not her boss, and she isn’t mine. There is an abundance of guidelines, rules, and processing involved in the mortgage business. It takes dedication and professionalism to succeed in this business. We each have a different part in the process. It can sometimes become stressful, but understanding, respect, and support get us past those times.

We tend to harass each other playfully from time to time too. Laughter is a great stress reliever. The bottom line is that this business is successful because we make a good team.”

Looking to the next decades of their marriage, John and Larkin plan to continue growing their friendship and having fun. “Our advice to keep your marriage great is to make your life together interesting and fun—dodge boredom. Work to stay young at heart and healthy,” John says. “Be active and exercise. Above all, trust in the Lord and practice what the Bible guides you to do in your marriage.”

Though it may seem they have it all figured out, John and Larkin agree that they are still learning.

Some of their greatest advice is to be nice to each other, even if you do not want to be. “If you are afraid you will say something you might regret or know will be hurtful, go to a different room for a bit. Hurtful things said in anger can’t be unheard,” John says. “One big thing all couples should do is to spend time together with someone who is a trained pastor on marriage before you are married; it will be well worth the time.”

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Garden Store / Landscaping WINNER: Little Country Greenhouse RUNNER UP: Twitty Nursery NOMINEES: Freeman Landscape H & N Landscaping Larry’s Southern Garden

Gymnastics

WINNER: Joni's Gymnastic, Dance, and Cheer RUNNER UP: Twin City Cheer and Gymnastic NOMINEES: NE Texas Elite Gymnastics Flip N Cheer and Ashdown Gymnastic

Heating and Cooling Services

Gift Store

WINNER: Big Mike’s Heating & AC RUNNER UP: 30 Point Service

WINNER: The Village Floral and Gifts RUNNER UP: Fan Fare Gifts

NOMINEES: Cook Heating & Air Hamilton’s Heat and Air Lone Star Heating & Air

NOMINEES: Dreidal Home & Sundry Ginger Junction The Rancher’s Wife

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Home Builder

WINNER: Rogers Equipment & Construction RUNNER UP: Gary Strickland NOMINEES: Greg McKay Construction Tony’s Custom Creations

Home Improvement

WINNER: Tony Langford Roofing RUNNER UP: Red River Lumber

NOMINEES: Dot’s Ace Hardware Rogers Equipment & Construction Tony’s Custom Creations

Investment Advisor WINNER: Greg Flanagan, Flanagan | Andrus

Thank you Texarkana,

RUNNER UP: Dustin Stringer, Dustin Stringer Wealth Management NOMINEES: Joe Black, Black Financial Group Lauren Coffman-Thomas Stroud Financial

Jeweler

WINNER: Micah’s Jewelers RUNNER UP: Crocker’s Jewelers NOMINEES: Alexander’s Jewelers Cooper Fine Jewelers Gray’s Jewelers

Liquor Store

WINNER: Chubby Cheeks Liquor RUNNER UP: The Party Factory Over 20 years experience in Metal, Composition, and Flat Commercal Roofs.

We offer discounts to senior citizens and churches.

5 year workmanship warranty.

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NOMINEES: Bogey’s Wine Liquor Beer DeLaughter’s Hwy 67 Liquor The Villa at Texarkana

NOMINEES: Ledwell & Son Mayo Manufacturing Corporation Natural State Label Precision Metal Industries

Locally Made Products

New Local Business

NOMINEES: Boonedox Woodworks East Texas Grain and Knot Fizz Bizz

NOMINEES: Liberty Nutrition Main Street Pizza PG Styles Salt & Light Hair Co

WINNER: Lost Pizza Co. RUNNER UP: Ally Cats Coffee Bar

WINNER: Rowe Casa Organics RUNNER UP: Lavender Thorne

Manufacturer

Pawn Shop

WINNER: Domtar Paper Co. RUNNER UP: Cooper Tire Service

Lisa Harris

WINNER: Tri State Pawn & Jewelry RUNNER UP: Cash American Pawn

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HAIR STYLIST!

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NOMINEES: Paul’s Pawn & Gun Pawn Express

Pet Groomer

WINNER: Paw Paw Patch RUNNER UP: Wisdom Animal Clinic

NOMINEES: Connie Coker, Westridge Animal Hospital Dog Patch Pet Shop Georgia's Pet Salon & Boutique

Shoes / Boots

WINNER: Racquet & Jog RUNNER UP: Cavender's Boot City NOMINEES: Boot Barn Shoe Carnival The Rancher’s Wife

NOMINEES: Oubre Animal Clinic Pleasant Grove Animal Hospital Rankin Veterinary Clinic Stateline Vet Clinic

BEAUTY Body Hair Removal

WINNER: Eternal Beauty Medical Spa RUNNER UP: Time in a Bottle Day Spa

NOMINEES: Annie Rateliff Skincare Sarah Renee, Beauty & Wellness Center Kayla Lewis, Kayla Lewis Beauty

Body Wraps

WINNER: Eternal Beauty Medical Aesthetic RUNNER UP: A Touch for Health

Small Engine Service and Repair

WINNER: Small Engine Specialist of Texarkana RUNNER UP: Premier Outdoor Equipment

Social Media Presence by Company / Organization

WINNER: Texarkana Texas Police Department RUNNER UP: Impact Realty Group NOMINEES: Rowe Casa Organics Texarkana Gameday TXK Today

Veterinarian Care / Pet Clinic WINNER: Westridge Animal Hospital RUNNER UP: Wisdom Animal Clinic

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BEST Massage Therapist!

- COUPLES RETREAT - $150 ONE HOUR COUPLE MASSAGE

- LOTS OF LOVE PACKAGE - $130

SIGNATURE FACIAL & ONE HOUR STRESS THERAPY MASSAGE

- TRUE LOVE’S HANDS & TOES - $175

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Hair Stylist

NOMINEES: Barefoot Day Spa Sheena Richardson, Spa Girls

Botox/Fillers

WINNER: Lonestar Health & Wellness RUNNER UP: Eternal Beauty Medical Aesthetic NOMINEES: Beauty and Wellness Center Elizabeth Williams, About Face ReNew Integrated Medical Spa

Facials

WINNER: Lisa Harris, Style Studio RUNNER UP: Reala Jo Ward, Fringe Salon NOMINEES: Elizabeth McClure, Fringe Salon Hope Gamble Morgan Hinman

Microdermabrasion

WINNER: Beauty and Wellness Center RUNNER UP: Eternal Beauty Medical Aesthetic

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Spa

WINNER: Beauty and Wellness Center RUNNER UP: Eternal Beauty Medical Aesthetic

Fitness Center/ Gym

WINNER: Legends Gym & Health Club RUNNER UP: Anytime Fitness, Wake Village

NOMINEES: Lonestar Health & Wellness ReNew Integrated Medical Spa Time in a Bottle

NOMINEES: Gymbox Fitness, Texarkana The Sportsplex by HealthCARE Express Wacha Resolution Sports Training

HEALTH

Home Health/Care

Emergency Room

WINNER: Texarkana Emergency Center & Hospital RUNNER UP: CHRISTUS Health, St. Michael Hospital

WINNER: Enhabit Health RUNNER UP: CHRISTUS HomeCare

NOMINEES: Dierkson Hospice Heritage Home Health & Hospice Sitters

NOMINEES: Signature Care Emergency Center Wadley Regional Medical Center

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One person caring about another represents life’s most significant value.

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Retirement / Assisted Living

WINNER: Cornerstone Retirement Community RUNNER UP: Cowhorn Creek Estates, Holiday by ATRIA NOMINEES: Bella Vista Independent Senior Living The Oaks Independent Apartments The Retreat at Kenwood

Urgent Care

WINNER: HealthCARE Express Urgent Care RUNNER UP: CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic, Richmond Road NOMINEES: Collom & Carney Clinic Exceed Urgent Care HealthCARE Express Urgent Care

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COMMUNITY Company To Work For

WINNER: CHRISTUS Health, St. Michael Hospital RUNNER UP: Cooper Tire NOMINEES: Pleasant Grove Independent School District Red River Credit Union Texarkana Independent School District

Elected Official

WINNER: Todd Fore RUNNER UP: Bob Bruggeman

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VOTED BEST PIZZA for NINE AMAZING years in a Row!

Chicago-Style Pizza Salads Sandwiches Hotdogs And More!

903.792.8646 • 2820 Richmond Rd • Texarkana, TX 75503

It's the kind of place you look for when you go out of town

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Full Service BAr Wednesday - Friday 5:00pm to 10:00pm

the Best Steak & outdoor Dining in Town!

Saturday 3:00pm to 10:00pm

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BEST Optometrist of 2023!

Dr. Mark E. Allen, OD

Comprehensive Eye Care for the whole family You can get an eye exam anywhere.

What you can’t get is the ArkLaTex Eyes experience.

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Darlene Taylor Murals

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I'm looking forward to making 2023 as colorful as possible.

DARLENE TAYLOR OWNER Darlene Taylor Murals Have Brush Will Travel

Chris A. Ferguson, Family Dentistry

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BEST DENTIST Texarkana!

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NOMINEES: Cathy Hardin Harrison Jeff Neal Larry Roe Terry Roberts

WEDDINGS Wedding Attire WINNER: Gracyn Elizabeth Bride RUNNER UP: Dillard’s NOMINEES: Squires Formalwear

Wedding Cake

WINNER: Julie’s Deli & Market RUNNER UP: Graham Slam Bakery

NOMINEES: All in Good Taste Bakery Cake Boutique Heavenly Sweets

Wedding Caterer

WINNER: Julie’s Deli & Market RUNNER UP: Jeff Loving, Chef on the Run

NOMINEES: Dana Szymanski, DonebyDana903 Silver Spoon

Wedding DJ

WINNER: Fabienne Trash RUNNER UP: Chuck Gilbert NOMINEES: Jessi Dan Omega Entertainment TNA Karaoke

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Wedding Florist WINNER: Ruth’s Flowers RUNNER UP: Persnickety Too

NOMINEES: J Cole Design The Flowerroom Florist & Gifts The Village Floral and Gifts

Wedding Indoor Venue

WINNER: Four Fifteen Estates RUNNER UP: The Historic Silvermoon on Broad NOMINEES: Crossties Event Venue Regional Arts Center Ramage Farms The Collins Home

Wedding Outdoor Venue WINNER: Garrison Gardens RUNNER UP: Four Fifteen Estates NOMINEES: Dee’s Barn and Venue Ramage Farms Tree Haven

Wedding Reception Venue

WINNER: The Historic Silvermoon on Broad RUNNER UP: Four Fifteen Estates NOMINEES: Elk Meadows Game Ranch & Pavilion Garrison Gardens Ramage Farms The Collins Home

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Voted us BEST GOURMET DINNER, LOCALLY OWNED RESTAURANT, & BECKY WILLIAMS AS BEST CHEF! Hours Tuesday - Thursday 4 - 10 | Friday - Saturday 4 - 11

Brought to you by Jason and Chef Becky Williams

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Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Venue WINNER: Silver Star Smokehouse RUNNER UP: Verona Italian Restaurant NOMINEES: Crossties Event Center Twisted Fork Zapata’s Mexican Grill

WINE & DINE BBQ

WINNER: Naaman's Premium BBQ & Prime Steaks RUNNER UP: Big Jake’s Bar-B-Que NOMINEES: Big Gilley’s Smokehouse Forand Family BBQ Randy’s Smokehouse & BBQ Silver Star Smokehouse

Desserts

WINNER: Graham Slam Bakery RUNNER UP: Julie’s Deli & Market

NOMINEES: Dixie Diner Susie Q’s Casseroles & Confections The Cookie Lady

Fries

WINNER: Wingstop RUNNER UP: TLC Burger & Fries

NOMINEES: Big Jake’s Bar-B-Que Reggie's Burgers, Dogs & Fries The Dugout

Hamburger

WINNER: TLC Burger & Fries RUNNER UP: Reggie’s Burgers, Dogs & Fries NOMINEES: Old Tyme Burger Shoppe The Burger Joint The Dugout

Pizza

WINNER: Gusano's Chicago Style Pizzeria RUNNER UP: Lost Pizza Co. NOMINEES: Joe’s Pizza and Pasta Pizza on Main Redbone Magic Brewing

Steak

WINNER: Pop's Place RUNNER UP: Naaman's Premium BBQ & Prime Steaks NOMINEES: Benchmark American Brasserie Silver Star Smokehouse Verona Italian Restaurant

Wine List

WINNER: Verona Italian Restaurant RUNNER UP: Twisted Fork

NOMINEES: Benchmark American Brasserie Naaman's Premium BBQ & Prime Steaks

Wings

WINNER: Wingstop RUNNER UP: Hopkin’s Icehouse

NOMINEES: Gusano’s Chicago Style Pizzeria 052

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Best Pediatrician in Texarkana!

Dr. Cindy R Porter, MD

Board Certified Pediatrician

903-614-3211 | Fax: 903-614-3590 Collom & Carney Clinic | 5002 Cowhorn Creek

903.614.3003 5002 Cowhorn Creek Road | Texarkana, Texas 75503

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Property Management in Texarkana

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Brunch

WINNER: Verona Italian Restaurant RUNNER UP: Julie’s Deli & Market

NOMINEES: Benchmark American Brasserie Hopkins Icehouse Northridge Country Club Redbone Magic Brewing

Date Night Restaurant

WINNER: Verona Italian Restaurant RUNNER UP: Benchmark American Brasserie NOMINEES: Ironwood Grill Twisted Fork Zapata’s Mexican Grill

Gourmet Dinner

WINNER: Benchmark American Brasserie RUNNER UP: Verona Italian Restaurant NOMINEES: Pecan Point Gastropub & Brewery Pop’s Place Twisted Fork

Happy Hour

WINNER: Hopkin’s Icehouse RUNNER UP: Zapata’s Mexican Grill

NOMINEES: El Chico Cafe Gusano’s Chicago Style Pizzeria Silver Star Smokehouse

Locally Owned Restaurant

WINNER: Benchmark American Brasserie RUNNER UP: Ironwood Grill 054

NOMINEES: Julie’s Deli & Market Loca Luna Mexican Grill Pop’s Place

Lunch Spot

WINNER: Ironwood Grill RUNNER UP: Julie’s Deli & Market

NOMINEES: Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Loca Luna Mexican Grill The Dugout

Outdoor Dining

WINNER: Pop’s Place RUNNER UP: Naaman's Premium BBQ & Prime Steaks NOMINEES: Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Hopkin’s Icehouse Redbone Magic Brewing

Trivia Bar Night

WINNER: Redbone Magic Brewing RUNNER UP: Pop’s Place NOMINEES: Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Hopkin’s Icehouse The Arrow Bar Twisted Fork

Caterer

WINNER: Julie’s Deli & Market RUNNER UP: Jeff Loving, Chef on the Run

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Chef

WINNER: Becky Williams, Benchmark American Brasserie RUNNER UP: Jennifer Tanner, Julie’s Deli & Market

NOMINEES: Jeff Greening Jeff Loving, Chef on the Run Hector Jimenez, Verona Italian Restaurant

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Best Surgeon

PEOPLE Artist

WINNER: Darlene Taylor RUNNER UP: Mary Jane Orr

in Texarkana!

Smaller Incision. Less Pain. Faster Recovery.

right here at home!

Beth Peterson, MD FACS

Board certified General Surgeon 5002 Cowhorn Creek Rd | Texarkana, TX 75503

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Thank You, for voting me Best Realtor in Texarkana

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Broker

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NOMINEES: Joel Wright Joseph Raymond TJ McAlexander

Cosmetic Surgeon

WINNER: David Whitten, Beauty and Wellness Center RUNNER UP: Rachael Keilin, Precision Surgery Center NOMINEES: Charles Hollingsworth

Decorator / Designer WINNER: Lauren Callaway RUNNER UP: Jeff Brown NOMINEES: Ashlyn Yates Janet Green Jennifer Cole

Dentist

WINNER: Chris Ferguson

RUNNER UP: Lippian Family Dentistry NOMINEES: Andrew Curry Brittany Bunch Chad Patterson Jay Castle Joshua Talley Mark Addington Mark Mashburn Mitchell Glass Robert Arnold Sarah Payne Todd Thigpen

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Electrician

WINNER: Jay Strickland, Live Wire RUNNER UP: Integrity Electrical NOMINEES: Liberty Electrician Robbie Rogers Wayne Roberts

Insurance Agent

WINNER: Kelli Ashbrook, State Farm RUNNER UP: Brian Purtle, Allstate Agency

NOMINEES: Greg Cockrell, State Farm Greg Murphy, Farm Bureau Insurance of Arkansas

Make-Up Artist

WINNER: Elizabeth McClure RUNNER UP: Makayla Burns NOMINEES: Kayla Lewis Kimberly Bearden Lauren Starkey

Massage Therapist

WINNER: Time in a Bottle Day Spa RUNNER UP: Sheena Richardson, The Spa Girls

NOMINEES: Jared Tucker Reeves Ingram, Beauty & Wellness Center Tiffany, Tranquility Day Spa

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OB-GYN

WINNER: Jennifer Thompson, Collom & Carney Clinic RUNNER UP: D'Andra Bingham, Collom & Carney Clinic

NOMINEES: Kenneth West, The Woman's Specialist Surdeer Jayaprabu, The Woman's Specialist Thomas Wilson, East Texas Border Health Clinic

Optometrist

WINNER: Mark Allen, ArkLaTex Eyes RUNNER UP: Eric McCall, The Eye Guys NOMINEES: Adam Cox, Family Eye Clinic of Atlanta Jeff Phillips, The Eye Guys Randall Glass, Fowler Eye Care

Pediatrician

WINNER: Cindy Porter, Collom & Carney Clinic RUNNER UP: Rachel King, King Medical Clinic

NOMINEES: Cheryl Saul-Sehy, Collom & Carney Clinic Christina Payne, Collom & Carney Clinic Clark Green, Collom & Carney Clinic Debra Wright-Bowers, Collom & Carney Clinic Krista Neiamhier, Genesis PrimeCare Mark Wright, Collom & Carney Clinic Tracie Calloway, Healing Hands Pediatrics Zach King, Collom & Carney Clinic

Realtor

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NOMINEES: Ashley Goodman Kyle Barrett Sarah Sealy Griffin Sharon Good

Real Estate - Commercial WINNER: Impact Realty Group RUNNER UP: NAI American Realty NOMINEES: Goodman Realty Raffaelli Realty Richard Reynolds Realty

Real Estate - Property Management WINNER: Impact Property Management RUNNER UP: Coldwell Banker

NOMINEES: Raffaelli Realty Schimming Company Real Estate Services

Surgeon

WINNER: Beth Peterson RUNNER UP: Jeffery DeCaprio NOMINEES: Marcus Smith Mark Sutherland Randall Schmidt

Tattoo Artist

WINNER: Joaquin Hernandez RUNNER UP: Jason Standridge

NOMINEES: Jessica Dillard Kit Rabozzi Russell Beydler “Redneck Russ” Thomas Wester

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CONFIDENTLY NAVIGATING CHANGES NEAR RETIREMENT RETIREMENT & LONGEVITY

Finding a new way forward requires emotional fortitude as well as financial support.

No matter how organized you are, things don’t always go as planned when preparing for retirement. The truth is most people have to retire earlier than they had envisioned due to an unexpected health event. While the physical cost of a new or worsening health issue in or near retirement is hard to ignore, the emotional cost – sometimes equally impactful – may fly under your radar. It’s natural to feel a sense of apprehension and not have all the answers right away.

The good news is finding a clear path forward for you and your loved ones is closer than you think. And you know someone who likely has guided others in similar situations: your advisor.

Time to pivot?

New or existing health impairments and disabilities are almost always accompanied by a variety of physical, emotional and financial costs – which too change over time. When preparing to adjust your plans, it’s vital to acknowledge these three costs to remain confident in your vision for retirement.

For example, changes to your physical health may mean that your close family members have to become caregivers and that your home environment has to adapt to accommodate mobility aids. More frequent

healthcare visits coupled with a more limited ability to do the activities you once enjoyed can take a toll on your mental well-being and sense of purpose. It’s not uncommon for physical and mobility changes to bring emotional challenges for everyone affected.

In addition to physical and emotional challenges come a range of (sometimes unforeseen) financial costs. Medical services, mobility aids, prescription drugs and health insurance are all expenses that should be estimated for when rethinking retirement plans with your health requirements in mind.

While recalculating the financial costs of your retirement you should also note that, depending on the type of health condition and when you file for retirement benefits, you may qualify for disability benefits – otherwise known as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).

Your advisor can help you parse the details.

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• Being flexible and remaining resolute. To strengthen your resilience, try putting your energy into practicing self-reflection, being mindful of what you still control in your everyday life, setting realistic goals and focusing on problem-solving rather than worrying about the problem itself.

• Cultivating your social circles. Having social wealth in retirement comes with a number of benefits – reduced loneliness and an opportunity to continue sharpening your mind, to name just a few. Take the chance to rekindle old friendships and continue nurturing the relationships that matter most.

Switching benefits One fact to note is that you cannot collect both retirement benefits and SSDI from the Social Security Administration.

If you filed, or plan to file, for early retirement benefits and then make the switch to SSDI and your disability application is approved, you should receive a higher benefit and a retroactive payment. However, it may not necessarily be your full retirement benefit.

Next steps

• Get in touch with your advisor to discuss the financial options available as you begin retired life.

• Lay the groundwork on your plan of action by revisiting your goals to best decide what changes to make to your retirement plan.

• Avoid making hasty decisions and, if you’re eligible, consider the implications of switching from retirement benefits to disability benefits on your savings and long-term retirement plans.

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There are multiple factors that affect the calculation when switching from retirement to disability benefits. Retirement benefits are based on your 35 highest-earning years, but, if you’re disabled and have spent less time in work, your SSDI benefits are determined by your inflation-adjusted earnings from age 21 until the year your disability started.

If you filed for retirement benefits early, you may be able to switch to SSDI or receive a backdated payment, provided: • You became disabled before you reached full retirement age (66 or 67 years old) • You can prove your disability or health condition began before you took early retirement, i.e., evidence of a medical diagnosis from a doctor • You learned that an existing condition qualified you for a higher disability benefit after filing for Social Security benefits

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The advantage of determining your eligibility for SSDI is that you may qualify to receive a higher amount to help you pay for health- or disability-related costs once you’re no longer working. For support in making the best decision, speak to your advisor.

Retirement isn’t a one-off event. It’s an ever-evolving process with many layers and lots of moving parts. Grant yourself time to figure things out and remember that you can always adjust your direction again if needed.

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Cupid and Valentine’s Day

Who does not want to be showered with romance at least one day a year on Valentine’s Day? My husband was a romantic. He carefully and thoughtfully selected each of the hundreds of cards he sent me when we dated that carried over into our marriage.

When did the celebration of Valentine’s Day begin, and why is it a holiday? Pope Gelasius declared February 14th St. Valentine’s Day at the end of the fifth century, and King Henry VIII of England declared it a holiday in 1537.

Red roses are associated with the Greek goddess Aphrodite, considered a sign of love and romance and the most often sent. It is estimated that 250 million roses will be used to express love on this special day, and in 2021 consumers in the U.S. spent an estimated two billion dollars on flowers and paid $165.00 per person on gifts for that special love.

Valentine cards were first used in the mid-1800s, and Hallmark estimates that 145 million cards will be exchanged this year, plus the ones in the classroom.

So how did Cupid get in this picture with his bow and arrow?

He is the Roman counterpart to the Greek goddess, Eros, the God of love, and his arrows have tips made of gold and lead. Legend says that if Cupid strikes someone with a gold arrow, they will be filled with a desire and love for their lover, but if he strikes them with a lead arrow, they fall out of love.

You think of February as love, and one would assume this month has the most marriage proposals. Wrong!

According to data, December is the most popular month to get engaged, while most weddings occur in October (22%), followed by June and August, 13% each.

All in all, it seems like all the hoopla about expressing love via flowers, cards, or chocolates, is making several companies a lot of money. I would just as soon have a new pair of shoes, but that’s not very romantic! Just practical You don’t have to break the bank to send love. Be creative! Show love in a personal way, not just because you are expected. An original hand-crafted card would be very special. So that you know, the letters "xoxo" mean hugs and kisses and are free in a text message!

However you choose to show love, do it creatively, committedly, and with great devotion.

While you are observing love on this day, don’t forget our first love, Jesus, who gave his life unconditionally so we could live eternally.

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Fish Tales with Mike Brower So, Debbie and I went to the Shot Show in Las Vegas last month. The Shot Show is a manufacturer’s gun show — a place for them to showcase their guns. You have to be in the firearms business to attend.

The first thing I want to make clear is that it takes up 630,000 square feet in three expo halls at Caesar’s Palace and the Venetian and has an attendance of around 60,000 people over five days with several “display halls” for the vendors. On three floors of the Venetian, it is like a herd of turtles moving around. On one side of a hallway, people are going in, and on the other, people are going out. I quickly discovered it was like playing a real-life game of Frogger moving across the walkways.

We got lost twice in one venue area, just looking for a way out. The funny thing was that the display vendors did not know how to exit. One guy said that he would just follow everyone else at the end of the day.

We made it out …… finally. Tomorrow another expo hall; I should have brought my GPS.

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4 Two-time GRAMMY nominee and Avery Fisher career grant recipient Jennifer Frautschi has garnered worldwide acclaim as a deeply expressive and musically adventurous violinist with impeccable technique and a wide-ranging repertoire. Join this wonderful event at the Perot Theater at 7pm. Concert preview begins at 6:10pm and tickets can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 903.792.4992.

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The Magic of Bill Blagg LIVE! is a national touring full production show that is filled with grand-scale illusions, jaw-dropping magic, hilarious comedy and audience participation. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 903.792.4992.

The Run the Line Half Marathon is a unique opportunity to run in one half marathon in Texas and Arkansas on a USATF certified single-loop course ( AR19015WJT). The race features a half-marathon run and walk, as well as 2- and 4-person relay teams. Find more info at https://runsignup.com/ RunLineHalfMarathon

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Dodge, duck, dip and dive your way to glory at The Plex’s Dodgeball Tournament on January 28th starting at 11 am.

Individual entries at $20, teams are $100 and a cash prize will be awarded to the winning team. Team members must be 18 or older to participate. Food trucks will be on-site for refreshments.

Breast Cancer Support Group With Kathy Baker with My Faulty Gene. Monthly meetings at Oak Street Church.

401 Waterfall St. Texarkana, TX. Meetings are from 4pm -6pm with different speakers each month. Zoom Meetings available.

Celebrate Mardi Gras with this parade & Texarkana Resources is party rollin’ through the excited to be hosting streets of downtown our first annual Texarkana with the Galentine’s Day Ladies theme Rollin’ Down Brunch Fundraiser.

Broad. Marching & Mimosas, brunch, dance groups, classic shopping, photos, cars, and jeeps, food coffee, friendship trucks and craft and more will be this vendors; then stay late wonderful Saturday for the after parties morning. Tickets are at downtown venues. $50+ and can be Lawn chairs & strollers purchased online. are encouraged. We can’t wait to see you!

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25 Temple Memorial Pediatric Center is once again reinventing the popular TV show “Dancing With The Stars”, and bringing it to Northridge Country Club!

Dancing With Our Stars is an annual fundraiser that benefits the children who receive therapy at Temple.

Tickets are sold for $125 per person. Tickets include buffet dinner, drinks, dessert, a chance to bid on silent auction items; plus the opportunity to watch “Dancing With Our Stars”. There is also a General Admission ticket for $40. General admission ticket includes dessert, a chance to bid on the silent auction items, and a chance to experience the “Dancing With Our Stars.”

The attire is cocktail for the evening. Call 903-7942705 for ticket information.

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