Ken Unger, Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association Director of Public Services discusses changes at the Compliance Office, the Balboa gate access (efforts to curb/eliminate tailgaters – news flash, turns out many – perhaps most – of the tailgaters are Village residents), wastewater systems, why water systems across the state will be raising prices, and Arkansas State Act 605 . Thanks to our exclusive media partner, KVRE • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To The Podcast Anyway Y...
Dec 01, 2023•34 min
Bodie and Steele from Disaster Masters of Arkansas join us today to explain the wide variety of products and solutions that they offer for many household problems. Based in Hot Springs, they regularly serve the Hot Springs Village and surrounding areas. Call them at (501) 441-4087 . Does this house smell funny to you? May be a regular occurrence to Realtors and others, but if you live there every day you may not know you have radon gas, mold, or other issues. Disaster Masters of Arkansas can hel...
Nov 28, 2023•22 min
Dennis and I celebrate our 3rd Thanksgiving together as partners in this podcast. We’re thankful for so many things and so many people that time won’t permit us to properly say, “Thank you!” Thanks to the Village for existing. Thanks to Cooper Development for creating such a terrific place. Thanks to Dennis for agreeing to join me in this podcasting endeavor – and for carrying the hosting load for 2023 as Rhonda and I did all that behind-the-scenes work to get here. It’s been among the best year...
Nov 24, 2023•32 min
The Hollis Country Store is a historic general store on Arkansas Highway 7 in rural Perry County, Arkansas. It is located on the west side of AR 7 in the Ouachita National Forest, a short way north of the South Fourche LaFave River Bridge. In addition to the store, the property includes a picnic shelter and two tourist cabins. The core of the store is a stone structure built in 1931–32, with most of the other parts added in the 1950s. The Hollis Country Store is an excellent example of vernacula...
Nov 21, 2023•31 min
Many people who watch or listen to our podcast are seriously considering their options when making their next move. It’s not an easy thing. For starters, we’re working to figure things out that we’ve never figured out before. This major decision comes when it may be hard to make a change, even if it is a big improvement. There are also those unknowns. Experts have long warned us not to outlive our money. Well, that sounds wise, but we don’t know how long we’ll live and we have less of an idea ho...
Nov 17, 2023•40 min
The Hot Springs Village Property Owners Associatio n and the Hot Springs Village Town Home Association are joining forces to improve the level of service provided to townhouse owners inside Hot Springs Village. The Hot Springs Village Town Home Association (THA) includes almost 11% of the homes inside the Village yet many members likely have no idea of its existence. Jeff Meek , Assignment Editor for the HSV Voice , and Todd Noles , HSV POA Registered Forester and Common Properties Director join...
Nov 14, 2023•21 min
It’s a universal refrain among people who found Hot Springs Village and moved here. “We visited and fell in love with the place.” People from Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, New York, California, Texas, Florida, Chicago and any where else all saying the same thing, “We love it here.” Here’s my context. Since 1990 I’ve lived in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metro area, a place quickly approaching 8 million people. In the last couple of years DFW has grown 3 times faster than the average of America’s 50 most po...
Nov 10, 2023•37 min
Robbie Deaton, Sam Sacco (Director) and Jay Powell join us to discuss the remake of White Christmas (the musical) for the stage inside Hot Springs Village. Hot Springs Village Players are offering the perfect beginning to this year’s holiday season with a presentation of White Christmas November 16-19 at the Woodlands Auditorium. This perennial favorite has got it all – singing, dancing, romance and comedy. Will it snow in time for Christmas and save the “old man’s” Vermont Inn? You’ll find out ...
Nov 07, 2023•25 min
Melissia Speers , Jessieville School District Superintendent and Kendal Glomski , Director of Curriculum and Instruction join us today to talk about the recovery efforts following the tornado that hit Jessieville in January 2023. The twister hit without warning, but thanks to a security officer folks were warned to take cover. Within minutes citizens jumped into action as first responders. Armed with chainsaws and trucks they began moving the trees and debris – neighbors helping neighbors ! Than...
Nov 03, 2023•33 min
Todd Noles, Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association Common Property Manager, joins us to discuss fishing conditions, IPS beetles, pine blight and why you should avoid driving across the dams in the Village (you might get a ticket). Thanks to our exclusive media partner, KVRE • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To The Podcast Anyway You Want • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Tell Your Friends About Our Show • Support Our Sp...
Oct 31, 2023•43 min
Clara Nicolosi, owner/broker of Re/Max of Hot Springs Village joins us with a quick state of affairs of real estate inside the Village. Thanks to our exclusive media partner, KVRE • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To The Podcast Anyway You Want • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Tell Your Friends About Our Show • Support Our Sponsors (click on the images below to visit their websites) __________________________________________...
Oct 30, 2023•11 min
David Drennan and Unraveled will be at the Beehive on the October 28, 2023 playing a Halloween show. David joins us from his backyard to tell us more. Book your reservations at the Beehive . Thanks to our exclusive media partner, KVRE • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To The Podcast Anyway You Want • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Tell Your Friends About Our Show • Support Our Sponsors (click on the images below to visit their ...
Oct 27, 2023•18 min
Click The Image To Download This Announcement Clara Nicolosi of Re/Max of Hot Springs Village joins us today with details about the free shred event this Saturday, October 28, 2023 at The Woodlands parking lot – rain or shine! It begins at 9 am and continues until we’ve reached full capacity. Rock Solid Shredding is providing the free shredding. eSCO is providing free disposal of electronics. This event is an effort to raise donations for Village Walk For Cancer Research . We appreciate your gen...
Oct 26, 2023•6 min
Jeff Meeks joins us to discuss the upcoming Ouachita Speaker Series: Remembering The JFK Assassination at The Woodlands Auditorium on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 4pm. Click here to download a printable announcement. TICKETS: $20 each Order Online at www.HSVticketsales.org Ponce Center Office: Monday—Friday, 9:00 am—2:00 pm 501-922-4231 Students will be admitted at no charge with a current Student ID The Ouachita Speaker Series is hosting a 3-person panel and presentation on aspects of the assa...
Oct 24, 2023•42 min
Jennifer Allen , owner/publisher of the Hot Springs Village Voice newspaper joins us today. Jennifer explains an upcoming paid subscription for online access that will begin November 7, 2023. Certain news and updates will be behind a login screen for subscribers only ( read the HSV Voice article here ). Call or visit hsvvoice.com to sign up. Annual subscriptions are only $49 a year. Support local journalism! Thanks to our exclusive media partner, KVRE • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe...
Oct 20, 2023•13 min
Monica Toby is with Early Upgrade , an electronic recycling company based in Jacksonville, Florida. She and her husband moved to Hot Springs Village 4 years ago where they enjoy living on Lake Coronado. While living in Texas, Monica and her husband visited the Village thinking they’d be looking for a one bedroom, one bathroom cabin with no Internet. Instead, they found an actual home with Internet, sparking the notion they could move here and work remotely. So they did. Thanks to our exclusive m...
Oct 17, 2023•40 min
Brookhill Ranch will conduct the Brookhill Ranch Market 2023 on October 20th and 21st. Get all the details here, at their website: https://www.brookhillranch.org/market Thanks to our exclusive media partner, KVRE • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To The Podcast Anyway You Want • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Tell Your Friends About Our Show • Support Our Sponsors (click on the images below to visit their websites) ____________...
Oct 13, 2023•23 min
Back in March, 2023, my wife Rhonda and I purchased a house inside Hot Springs Village. We weren’t exactly planning that, but serendipity happened…and we took advantage of it. Today’s show isn’t at all exhaustive, but let’s dip our toes in the fine water of moving to and living inside Hot Springs Village, something I’m slowly figuring out. This is just a teaser of many more shows like this to come. I’ll share our journey as we work toward figuring out the nuances of moving to and living inside H...
Oct 10, 2023•20 min
John Cooksey of the Hot Springs Broadcast Network joins us to answer the pressing question… What’s going on in Hot Springs? Check out the Hot Springs Broadcast Network Facebook page and YouTube channel . We wish John the very best health and look forward to watching his work. Thanks to our exclusive media partner, KVRE • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To The Podcast Anyway You Want • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Tell Your Fr...
Oct 06, 2023•48 min
HSV Trunk or Treat 2023 is officially in the works! The Hot Springs Village Police Department is calling all business, clubs, organizations, churches, and anyone to join them in making this an amazingly fun and safe event for all our kids this Halloween! Call or email Ms. Angie to get registered at 501-922-0011 or at awhite@hsvpoa.org What: Hot Springs Village 2023 Trunk Or Treat When: Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 6 – 9 PM Where: Ponce De Leon Center How Much: FREE Thanks to our exclusive medi...
Oct 03, 2023•9 min
Terry Wiley , Parks and Rec Director with the Hot Springs Village POA (property owners association) shares some updates on the Coronado Fitness Center and upcoming concerts. Be sure to bookmark the concert website where you can buy tickets: HSVTicketSales.com . Summer is over. Here comes fall and a full schedule of events. Kudos to Terry and his entire staff. They continually perform at a high level to bring quality entertainment to our Village – and to take care of many of our amenities. Also, ...
Sep 29, 2023•29 min
Kevin Edwards has enjoyed a number of slashes behind his name – U.S. Marine/Electrician/Electronic Signal Tech for Union Pacific/Owner, Patriot Appliance Service . Kevin recently accepted the Village Voice Reader’s Choice award for Best of the Best on behalf of his appliance repair business, Patriot Appliance Service . Thanks to our exclusive media partner, KVRE • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To The Podcast Anyway You Want • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, t...
Sep 26, 2023•17 min
Hot Springs Village Police Chief Kristi Bennett joins Dennis with an end of summer 2023 update. Links and information: HSV Police Department Facebook page Located at 113 Callela Rd, Hot Springs Village, AR, United States, 71909 Non-emergency phone number: (501) 922-0011 Warning: Do not blow through road detours or closures! Some drivers have dangerously disregarded recent road detours and closures endangering themselves, others and damaging freshly reconstructed roadways. Please observe road clo...
Sep 22, 2023•30 min
Jeff Meek purchased his first property in Hot Springs Village in August 1982. Jeff and his wife were teachers in Illinois. In June 2005 they moved into a house on Lake Balboa. The plan was to retire and try to catch fish. Life took a turn when Jeff followed his passion and curiosity about retired military veterans, which resulted in authoring the book, They Answered the Call: World War II Veterans Share Their Stories . In short order, Jeff joined The Village Voice newspaper. Today, after retirin...
Sep 19, 2023•38 min
Shelly Shephard, Adoption Co-Ordinator for the Hot Springs Village Animal Welfare League , a 501c3 non-kill center, tells us about the new challenges for adoption. Shelly shares some of the cutest photos of pets available for adoption. Click here to adopt a pet. Girls Gotta Howl fund raiser is scheduled for September 25 (2 shows – one is already sold out). Click here for tickets. Visit them at: 195 Cloaca Lane Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Phone (501) 915-9337 Hours: Open noon to 3pm every day e...
Sep 15, 2023•31 min
Rotary Club of Hot Springs Village is always looking to expand membership. Mary Christians , from the membership committee, joins us today to tell us more. Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Currently Hot Springs Village Rotary Morning Group is holding weekly meetings at Village United Methodist Church, 200 C...
Sep 12, 2023•18 min
Mike McMillian, Chief Operating Officer of Brookhill Ranch says it is more than a ranch and church camp. In the 61 years since the founding of Brookhill over 60,000 kids have attended this ranch just south of Hot Springs Village. Originally founded by Don and Hettie Brooks in the summer of 1964 with seven campers, the ranch has steadily grown over the years and now accommodates over 2,500 campers each summer. The Ranch’s executive director is Lynlee McMillan, Mike’s wife. With over 26 different ...
Sep 08, 2023•41 min
Caden McKim is an alternative, country, rock artist from Donaldson, Arkansas. He is literally a homegrown, Arkansas singer/songwriter. Seventeen year old Caden is pressing forward running down his own musical dreams. He joins Dennis today from his hometown. Thanks to our exclusive media partner, KVRE • Join Our Free Email Newsletter • Subscribe To The Podcast Anyway You Want • Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel (click that bell icon, too) • Join Our Facebook Group • Tell Your Friends About Our Sho...
Sep 05, 2023•20 min
Jerry Garganeous , 31 year veteran firefighter and fire investigator, tells us about major fire risks and how to avoid them. Jerry shares stories from his time as an investigator, including what it feels like to be so close the death. Below is a story produced by KTHV , channel 11 in Little Rock back in October, 2013. PINE BLUFF, Ark.(KTHV) – A group of Pine Bluff firefighters are credited for saving the life of another firefighter after a fire on October 19.”Me and the other lieutenant we had g...
Sep 01, 2023•37 min
Ike Eisenhauer of Ike Eisenhauer State Farm in Hot Springs Village answers 7 questions you must ask when shopping for insurance. Ike has been a State Farm agent since 1990. Ike Eisenhauer State Farm has been serving the Hot Springs Village area for over 25 years. Ike has a team of 11 licensed professionals ready to serve your needs including financial services, mortgages, car loans and insurance. Ike Eisenhauer State Farm 4705 N Highway 7 Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Just north of the Highway 7...
Aug 30, 2023•28 min
