Page 4 - Spirit of Searcy July 2016

4SS SUNDAY, JULY 24, 2016
SPIRIT OF SEARCY • THREE RIVERS EDITION OF THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRATGAZETTE
First Community Bank
Bank is cornerstone of the city
“The bee’s knees,” meaning the height of excellence, is why Jodi Vehlies gave her busi- ness, an upscale flea market, that name. Each space is a small business in itself, not just a place for products to be displayed. The mer- chandise includes a large variety of furniture, from accent chairs to larger storage pieces. Customers looking for a personal gift can see that The Bee’s Knees offers a wide array of options, such as antiques, new items, home decor, vintage products, re-created items, art, signs and other personalized products. The
business also gives furniture-painting classes for those who want to learn.
GOOD TO KNOW: The Bee’s Knees’ dedicated employees go the extra mile by helping customers carry out and load purchas- es. The Bee’s Knees carries Maison Blanche paint in a variety of colors for the DIY enthusi- ast, or one of the vendors will take great pride in refinishing the item. For more information, call 501-278-5557 or visit www.facebook. com/beeskneesfleamarket.
First Community Bank is a locally owned and managed community bank that operates 17 full-service branches in Arkansas and Missouri. Four of the 17 branches are in White County.
First Community Bank is a one-stop finan- cial center that provides multiple services under one roof. The bank offers all the tra- ditional banking services, in addition to trust, brokerage, insurance and home loans. Cus- tomers can enjoy electronic banking conve- niences, such as internet banking, mobile bank- ing, bill pay and remote deposit.
“First Community Bank has pledged to put community first in every decision that is made,” said David Wood, market president of
Searcy and Cabot. “Quite simply, we believe that where you find strong, supportive banks, you will find strong, vibrant communities and vice versa.We are proud to give back and do everything that we can to strengthen our local economy.”
GOOD TO KNOW: The bank offers an in-house home-mor tgage depar tment that assists homebuyers with securing long-term fixed-rate financing on purchases or refinanc- es.AmyTuggleservesasthemortgageorigi- nator for the Searcy region. She works hand in hand with customers to determine the home- loan products that meet their needs.
Roop’s Carpeting
ADVERTISING FEATURES
As a full-service flooring store, Roop’s Car- peting in Searcy offers a variety of services. The store has a unique product line that includes anti-allergen carpet, waterproof carpet and water-resistant laminates. The store even has carpets that can be cleaned with bleach, and luxury vinyl tiles that make life easier. Roop’s Carpeting can handle jobs of any size, from in- stalling tile in a kitchen to carpeting an office.
GOOD TO KNOW: Roop’s Carpet- ing’s service and installation are second to none. The company has been voted Best of the Best 2015 and many other years in lo- cal publications. The store’s staff has a com- bined total of more than 150 years of floor- ing experience. Roop’s Carpeting also offers free estimates. For more information, call 501-268-6886.
The Bee’s Knees