STAFF PHOTO ALLISON CARTER Lee Brooks, new executive chef at the 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa in Eureka Springs, cuts into the “almost world famous” crescent-shaped calzone offered at the Sky Bar restaurant at the hotel. The University of Arkansas graduate just started his new job a few weeks ago.
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STAFF PHOTO FLIP PUTTHOFF Perry Auxier wraps a pickup Tuesday for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Wraps are basically large adhesive-backed decals trimmed to fit the vehicle. Heat is applied to secure the decals to a boat or vehicle.
STAFF PHOTO FLIP PUTTHOFF Micah Whitfield with Sir Speedy in Springdale shows Tuesday how graphics for vehicle and boat wraps are printed. This logo went on a pickup being wrapped for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals baseball team.
STAFF PHOTO FLIP PUTTHOFF Travis Fox of Rogers, an FLW pro angler, shows artwork Wednesday that decorates his bass boat. Graphics on the boats and vehicles of fishermen are moving billboards that promote their sponsors.
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STAFF PHOTO ANTHONY REYES A make-shift train will offer rides around the park to fans during home games for a small fee. The Naturals open their home season today.
STAFF PHOTO ANTHONY REYES Mark Lee with National Greens of Little Rock checks the level of rock for a base Wednesday for a artificial turf Wiffle ball field at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale. The new field is one of the attractions offered to families at the ballpark during games. The Northwest Arkansas Naturals open their home season today.
STAFF PHOTO ANTHONY REYES Stephen Goss, president of Mercy Clinic Northwest Arkansas, speaks Wednesday during a ceremony at Mercy Hospital's new downtown clinic on North Second Street in Rogers. This is Mercy's return to the downtown area since moving the hospital to Interstate 540 in March 2008.
STAFF PHOTO ANTHONY REYES Nancy Trammel and husband Dick Trammel speak Wednesday at the ground breaking ceremony in Rogers.
STAFF PHOTO BEN GOFF Logan Morton, center, Bentonville High track athlete, flanked by her mother, Miranda Hagans, left, and sister, Morgan Morton, signs a national letter of intent with the University of Central Arkansas during a ceremony Wednesday in Bentonville's Tiger Athletic Complex.
Special To NWA Media D.J. Evans, Springdale High senior, signs a letter of intent to play for the Iowa Western Community College basketball team next season during a ceremony Wednesday at Springdale.