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CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK
Best of the Best 2012
Young’s Tire and Auto earns honors
— Page 4
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threeLocationsTo Serve You
Congratulations
Ben TilleyBest Auto
ServiceManager
7 1/2 Years
Serving
You
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Best Jewelry StoreLeslie Jewelers
Best Used Car DealerEat Park Auto Plex
Best FloristArtistic Florist & Gifts
Best Gift ShopHeart & Soul
Best Car WashSplash Car Wash
Best New Car DealershipW&W Ford
Best Auto Service CenterEast Park Autoplex
Service Center
Best Travel AgencyCruise Planners
Best Barber ShopKen's Barber & Style
Best TowingDon's Towing Service
Best Funeral HomePowell Funeral Home
Best Walk-In Medical ClinicSherwood Urgent Care
Best Feed StoreCaldwell Country Store
Best Radio StationCool 104.7
Best Gymnasitic/Dance InstructionIrby School of Dance
Best PharmacyStotts Drug Co.
Best Home Health AgencyWhite County Medical Center
Home Health
Best SteakhouseColton's
Best Plate LunchKJ's Restaurant
Best BreakfastCountry Kitchen
Best Romantic MealColton's
Best ItalianPasta Grill
Best Golf CourseRiver Oaks Golf Course
Best Insurance AgentRalph Haymond
Best Waitress/WaiterTeri Wattles, Colton's
Best Bank TellerSarah Stone,
Simmons First Bank
Best PharmacistNancy Showalter, Stotts Drug Co.
Best Sales TeamRobert Cargile/Deb Staley, Remax Advantage Realtors
Best PolicemanAndrew Ripka
Best FirefighterLt. Corby Swain
Best Retail SalespersonTaylor Gann, Blackbird
Best OB/GYNDr. Kris Citty, MD
Best VeterinarianDr. Floyd Mann, DVM, Apple Farm Veterinarian Hospital
Best Physical TherapistAndrew Abraham,
Searcy Physical Therapy
Best CardiologistDr. Brad Hughes, MD
Best Internal MedicineDr. David Johnson, MD
Best Real Estate AgencyRemax Advantage Realtors
Best Wireless ServiceAT&T
Best Elected OfficialWhite County Judge
Michael Lincoln
Best Industrial EmployerBryce Corporation
Best GroomerCindy Person, Crosby Kennel
Best Daycare ProviderTender Loving Care
Best Insurance AgencyFarm Bureau
Best Nail SalonAngel's Nail & Spa Salon
Best Air Conditioning Sales/Service
Louis Cooper Heating & Air Conditioning
Best Clothing StoreHays
Best Grocery StoreHarps Food Store
Best Credit UnionWhite County Federal
Credit Union
Best Hotel/MotelHoliday Inn Express
Best Consignment StoreWear It's At Consignments
Best KennelCrosby Kennel & Cattery
Best Convenience StoreAC Stores
Best Fitness CenterSearcy Athletic Club
Best Swimming Pool Equipment & SuppliesFox Quality Pools, LLC
Best Title CompanyExecutive Escrow
& Closing Company
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Best PizzaPizza Hut
Best DonutsShipley Donuts
Best Oriental RestaurantChina Star Restaurant
Best Mexican RestaurantCasa Brava
Best Ice Cream/YogurtFroyo Factory
Best All-You-Can-Eat BuffetRyan's
Best CoffeeMountain Mudd
Expresso & Cool Beans
Best SandwichFirehouse Subs
Best Drive-ThruSonic
Best Hamburger/Cheeseburger
Hardee's
Best Fried ChickenKentucky Fried Chicken
Best DessertsFrozen Delite
Best BakerySassy Sweets
Best SalsaCasa Brava
Best Pancakes/WafflesWaffle House
Best Fast FoodSonic
Best CPA FirmTurner, Williams &
Associates, PA
Best Interior DesignerBeth Davis Certified Interior
Best Financial PlannerDan Whittington, Financial Advisor
Best Alteration ServiceThe Scrub Hub
Best Family DoctorDr. Tim Killough, MD
Best DentistShowalter Family Dentistry
Best Personal TrainerSarah McGinnis,
Searcy Athletic Club
Best HomebuilderCoy Lackie
Best PediatricianDr. Ben Wilkins, MD
Best Tire StoreYoung's Tire & Auto
Best Dry CleanerHall's Dry Cleaners & Laundry
Best Hair SalonHolden & Company Salon, Inc.
Best Furniture StoreCrafton's Furniture & Appliance, Inc.
Best Day SpaHolden & Company Salon, Inc.
Best Photography StudioGeorge Dillin Photography, Inc.
Best Floor Covering StoreWhite River Flooring
Best Carpet CleaningHall's Carpet Cleaning
Best Small Engine Sales/Repair
Algood Small Engine Repair
Best Pest ControlAdams Pest Control
Best BankFirst Security Bank
Best Tanning SalonPremiere Tans
Best Retirement CenterOakdale Manor
Best Hardware StoreHomer's Ace Hardware
Best Auto Body Repair ShopClassic Colors
Best Pawn ShopTJ's Pawn Shop
Best Adult Day CareCare Way Center
Best Martial Arts TrainingMax Bishop's Famiy
Martial Arts
Best Lawn CareLincoln Lawn Care
Best Auto DetailingGarner's Pit Stop
Best Employment AgencyStaffmark
Best Bail BondsBail Bond Financing
Best CatfishGeorgetown One Stop
Best Catering ServiceEagleview Catering
Best Auto Service ManagerBen Tilley / Young's
Tire & Auto
Best Real Estate AgentLinda Castle, Exit Natural
State Realty
Best Gemologist/JewelerByron Higgenbotham,
Byron's Jewelry
Best Loan OfficerDavid English,
First Community Bank
Best Auto SalespersonAlex Valencia, Orr
Cheverolet/Cadillac
Best DeputyRandy Reed and Magicon Von
Permithius, a.k.a Magic
Best Receptionist/SecretaryLori Marrs, Roops Carpet
Best ChiropractorDr. Parker Crum, DC
Best Eye DoctorDr. Amanda Crum, OD
Best ParamedicDonald Shull
Best of the best winnersWe are very proud to be voted
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~Staff of Classic Colors
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All in the family
since 1938
Brothers Rob (left) and Greg Young took over the family business Young's Tire and Auto in 1999, their grandfather having founded it in 1938. The company has been named "Best Tire Store" in The Daily Citizen's annual "Best of the Best" competition. Marisa Lytle/[email protected] on Page 8
Congratulationsto
Lori MarrsBest of the Best Secretary!Knowledgeable in all of you
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As third generation owners of Young's Tire and Auto, brothers Rob and Greg Young carry on a tradition of courteous and honest service.
Named "Best Tire Store" in The Daily Citizen's annual "Best of the Best" competition, Young's attributes its long suc-cess to the way it treats customers.
"If your grandmother comes in, our employees are going to treat her just like they would their own mother or grand-mother," Rob said.
Rob and Greg's uncle, D.D. Young Jr., told a story to illus-trate the store's level of service.
"Three or four years ago, the store got a letter from a lady who said we had helped her when she was traveling and had car trouble," D.D. said. "She wanted to thank us. But none of us could remember who she was because that situation wasn't anything special. We treated her just like we treat anybody."
Gene Martin, one of Young's three store managers, gave an example of how the company strives to remain honest and dependable.
"A lady came in one time and said she needed work on her vehicle," Martin said. "But, in truth, she didn't. So, we told her that. Honesty is the best policy."
According to Martin, the company's customers are more than customers — they're friends.
"A lot of customers have lived in town a long time, and we know them by name," he said.
The historyAs the oldest independent tire dealer in Arkansas, Young's
Tire and Auto got its start in August of 1938 when D.D. Young Sr. and his wife, Marguerite, opened Easy Pay Tire Store on the corner of Arch and Gum streets in downtown Searcy.
"My dad worked for Sinclair Oil Company and traveled across the state," D.D. Jr. said. "His brother had Sinclair Tire and Service Center on Broadway Street in Little Rock.
Young’s Tire and Auto named ‘Best of the Best’
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Ben Tilley named ’Best Auto Service Manager’By Marisa [email protected]
Ben Tilley did not know anything about tires when he became a man-ager at Young's Tire and Auto, but
what he lacked in experience, he made up for in customer service.
Chosen as "Best Auto Service Manager" in The Daily Citizen's annual "Best of the Best" competition, Tilley has worked for Young's for seven years.
From the time Tilley was 8 years old to the time he entered college, Tilley worked in a fiberglass factory making fiberglass parts.
"I grew up in the fiberglass business, and I knew nothing about tires when I got into this business," he said. "All my training was on-the-job. The boys would show me things to give me a better understanding of car mechanics."
Tilley said working as a manager at Young's is rewarding.
"I get to help people," he said. "I try to treat people how I'd want someone to treat my mother or my wife.
"You learn so much about people when they come in to the store by getting to talk to them. I love knowing customers by name
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Store Manager Ben Tilley talks with his son Ty, 5, at Young's Tire and Auto on Race Avenue. Tilley was recently named "Best Auto Service Manager" in The Daily Citizen's annual "Best of the Best" contest. Marisa Lytle/[email protected]
Continued on Page 6
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and seeing them out around town and recognizing them."
The job is not without challenges, he said."There are always some difficulties," he said.
"Any time you're dealing with people, there's going to be some sort of issues because of personality clashes. But I always say that 2 percent of people are going to be unhappy no matter what."
Regarding dealing with fellow employees, Tilley said they work well together.
"I've had a good crew for a while now, so I hope they'll all stay together and not go anywhere," he said.
Tilley related two of the most interesting experi-ences he has had working as a manager at Young's Tire and Auto on Race Avenue.
"One time, we had a car run through the front glass because the breaks weren't working," he said. "Luckily, no one was hurt, but it did cause damage to the building. It was one of the oddest things I've ever seen."
Another time, a copperhead was found inside a vehicle that mechanics were repairing.
"We told the lady [who owned the car] that we found something in her car and we weren't giving it back," he said. "Then, when we told her what it was, she said we could keep it."
Concerning being chosen as "Best Auto Service Manager," Tilley said he believes the honor is a result of how he and the other employees treat customers.
"Hopefully, we were chosen because of our ser-vice and how we treat people," he said.
Working at Young's was and is still Tilley's first job out of college.
Tilley graduated from Arkansas Tech in 2004 with a degree in history and political science. College is where he met his wife, Kim.
"We met the first day of college, and we've been together ever since," Tilley said. "We were down for freshman orientation, and my roommate had a friend from another town, and Kim happened to be her roommate.
"I asked her to marry me nine months after we met, and we got married a year-and-a-half after we met."
The Tilleys have been married 10 years and have two sons — Ty, 5, and Logan, 3.
Tilley said he and his sons love baseball, hunting and fishing.
"The boys love going fishing with me if I get to go," he said. "My son will sit on the porch and prac-tice casting out into the yard."
In addition to being store manager for Young's, Tilley is a t-ball coach and a deacon at Park Avenue Baptist Church.
Tilley: Named ‘Best Auto Service Manager’
by Citizen readersContinued from Page 5
Ben Tilley of Young's Tire and Auto stands with his wife, Kim, and sons Ty, 5, and Logan, 3. Tilley was recently named "Best Auto Service Manager" in The Daily Citizen's annual "Best of the Best" contest. marisa Lytle/[email protected]
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Best: Young’s Tire and Auto, a family business since 1938, named ’Best of the Best’Continued from Page 4
"Dad wanted to open a tire store some-where in the state, and A.J. Stephens of First Security Bank talked him into coming to Searcy.
"Our family is one of the bank's oldest customers."
In October of 1965, the business moved to a larger facility at 107 N. Gum and became Young's Wholesale Tire Co., with D.D. Jr. and his brother, Bob, stepping in to run the family business.
"My mother died when I was in college, and my dad couldn't handle the business without her," D.D. Jr. said.
"He was the salesman, and she was the manager. So, my brother, Bob, and I came in to help."
D.D. Jr. retired in 1999, bringing on the company's third generational expansion. Rob and Greg joined their father, Bob, to form Young's Tire and Auto.
The family opened a flagship store in May of 2000 at 511 S. Main Street in Searcy with 10 service bays and 20,000 square feet
of floor space.In 2005, the Youngs opened a store at 20
Nalley Drive on Highway 321 in Cabot, and then three years ago, they opened another location at 1523 E. Race Avenue in Searcy.
About the companyIn addition to selling and working with
tires, Young's Tire and Auto offers a variety of auto services, including suspension, air conditioning, brakes and front-end work. The company also provides 24-hour roadside service.
Between its three locations, Young's employs around 30 people.
Store managers are Gene Martin, Ben Tilley and Furlen Webb at the Main Street, Race Avenue and Cabot locations, respec-tively.
Webb also works as operations manager and has been with the company for more than 30 years.
"We have really good employees and managers, some of whom have been here 30
years," Rob said."We're a big family," Martin said. "I've
been here five years, and I'm still kind of a new guy.
"Johnny has been here 20 years, Paul has been here 17 years, and Mike has been here about 30 years."
Martin said the technicians at the Main Street location have more than 50 years of combined experience.
"That explains why they do alignments so well," he said. "They're really on top of things.
"Yesterday, they found a nail in a tire that the owner of the car didn't even know about."
Business challengesAccording to the Youngs, their company
has never faced any devastating losses."We've just experienced the normal
growth difficulties that go with expansion," D.D. Jr. said.
However, the store did face a tough time
during World War II, when rubber was being rationed.
"They had great trouble getting rubber for tires during World War II," Rob said. "People had to wait a while sometimes to get their tires from the store, but my grandfather was able to find a way to get them somehow."
The fourth generationBoth married with children, Rob and
Greg hope to continue the family business for many more years.
Rob and his wife, Nancy, have two chil-dren: Summer, 17, and Brayton, 15.
Greg's wife is Kim, and his children are Madison, 13, and Marlee, 10. His step-chil-dren are Trent Dix, 22, and Samantha Dix, 14.
Rob explained the family's aspirations for the future of the company.
"We hope to continue to provide jobs and good service to Searcy and Cabot, and maybe even to other places," he said. "We just want to continue to grow."
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of the Best for 2012. It is always a privilege to serve the citizens of
White County.
Th ank you to all of our friends and clients in White County. We appreciate the vote of confi dence and trust. It is a privilege to serve this community!
2112 W. Beebe CappsSearcy, Arkansas
501-268-2561
Congratulations to Dan Whittington!
Voted BestFinancial Advisor
In Searcy!
Thank You Again!BEST EMPLOYMENT AGENCY 2012
501-279-7000403 Poplar Ste G Searcy, AR • www.staffmark.com • EOE
Better, Faster Emergency Care You Can Count on Us!
WHEN SECONDS COUNT
• 24hr. Service from 3 stations in Searcy, 1 in Beebe, and 1 in Heber Springs
• All Paramedic AdvancedLife Support Units
• State-of-the-Art equipment
• Professional, Courteous Staff
• No insurance claims to fi le
• Guaranteed quality services
• Plus Much More!
Donald Shull Owner/CEO
1701 Beebe Capps ExpySearcy, AR
Emergency: 268-2323Business: 305-2287
NORTHSTAR EMS THANKS FOR VOTING
DONALD SHULL • BEST PARAMEDIC
NorthStar EMS
Fox Quality Pools, LLC.2012 Best Pool
Equipment & Supply
Thank You Customers
811 South Main • Searcy501-368-0201
Thank You White County For Voting Us Best of the Best Title Company
Brittney Dyson, Pam Todd, Ramona Riddle
Executive Closing & Escrow Company“Put the work in our hands”
1311 E. RaceSearcy, AR
501-268-3729
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3544 East Race Ave., Searcy, AR 72143 501-279-0011
AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING AUTHORIZED RETAILER IN YOUR AREA:
It is an honor to serve the citizens of White County
Thank you for all of your support!
SEARCY ATHLETIC CLUBVoted Fitness Center
Best Personal Trainer
954 Skyline Dr • 501-268-8080 - www.healthcorponline.com
AND
Sarah McGinnis• Bodypump• Racquet Ball• Zumba• Silversneakers• Basketball• Spin Class
• Women’s Only Area• PiYo• Free Weights• Cardio Equipment• Water Aerobics• Indoor Track
Thank You
Best Convenience Store’s
THANK YOU SEARCY!Voted
AC STORE BENTONSTREET
AC STORE HWY 16
AC STORE HWY 36
AC STORE MAIN STREET
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501-268-9800 • 200 Walrose Circle • Searcy • www.arkansasapartments.net
Th e Best Apartment CommunityTh ank You For Your Support White County
Nice, Quiet family atmospherePolice Offi cers Living on site
1,2+3 bedrooms Available
24 Hour Workout
Center
Sparkling Pool Playground & Basketball Court
Our private community set against a nice woods line.
INCOME TAX RETURN PREPARATION
COMPETITIVE RATES
ELECTRONIC FILING
PERSONAL & BUSINESS TAX PREPARATION
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SEARCY
HEBER SPRINGS
t u r n r i l l i m c o m
Th ank You White County On Voting Us Best of the Best Certifi ed Public Accountant
AUDITED REVIEWED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BOOKKEEPING AND PAYROLL SERVICES
Providing White County and surrounding areas with
quality dentistry, performed comfortably
and in a peacefulenvironment is our goal at
Showalter Family Dentistry.
Thank you for naming us
Best of the Best Dental Clinic 2012,
for the second consecutive year.
We look forward to serving our new and existing patients this
coming year. 400 S. Main Ste. 200 • Searcy • 501-279-0502
Offi ce Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
“Where we love helping you help take care of your children”
A Special Th anks from Dr. Ben Wilkins
It’s my honor to be voted Best Pediatrician
Back Row: Juana Perez, Carol Sullivan, Dr. Ben Wilkins, Natalie Martin, Tonya BatemanFron Row: Amanda Simpson, Kim MacConaugha A.P.N., Holly Wilkins, Geny Bruce, Teresa Jackson
Ben T. Wilkins M.D.
FOUNDED BY FIREMEN
Voted Best of the BestSandwich
1547 East Race St. • Searcy P: 501-268-4851 • F: 501-268-4853
To fi nd our location or to order online visit us at
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Freestyle
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ilyHome & Leisure
ExpoG
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Down Downtown
Hel
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Out Special Olympics
BEST OF THE BESTBACK TO BACK
Thanks From All of Us!
Terry & Suzanne MurphyOwners/Cool 104.7 FM
Todd ScottSyble McCleskeyRobert Morton
Don BelcherBen Williams
(General Manager)
Guinevere FoxxKendell Powell
Chris ParrisShelby DuncanSteve Ingram(Sales Manager)
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Cool Crew
Go to www.eastparkautoplex.com or come by 1011 Truman Baker Drive (Next to Sunrise Honda) Exit 45 in Searcy • 501-368-0940
Voted Best of the BestAuto Service Centerfor the 4th time 2012
It will always be Murphy, Son and Daughter.
Voted Best of the BestUsed Car Dealer2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010,
2012
ON SITE
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Fam
ilyHome & Leisure
Expo
Get
Down Downtown
Hel
ping
Out Special Olympics
BEST OF THE BESTBACK TO BACK
Thanks From All of Us!
Terry & Suzanne MurphyOwners/Cool 104.7 FM
Todd ScottSyble McCleskeyRobert Morton
Don BelcherBen Williams
(General Manager)
Guinevere FoxxKendell Powell
Chris ParrisShelby DuncanSteve Ingram(Sales Manager)
At
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TheCool Crew
Go to www.eastparkautoplex.com or come by 1011 Truman Baker Drive (Next to Sunrise Honda) Exit 45 in Searcy • 501-368-0940
Voted Best of the BestAuto Service Centerfor the 4th time 2012
It will always be Murphy, Son and Daughter.
Voted Best of the BestUsed Car Dealer2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010,
2012
ON SITE
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501-268-9800 • 200 Walrose Circle • Searcy • www.arkansasapartments.net
Th e Best Apartment CommunityTh ank You For Your Support White County
Nice, Quiet family atmospherePolice Offi cers Living on site
1,2+3 bedrooms Available
24 Hour Workout
Center
Sparkling Pool Playground & Basketball Court
Our private community set against a nice woods line.
INCOME TAX RETURN PREPARATION
COMPETITIVE RATES
ELECTRONIC FILING
PERSONAL & BUSINESS TAX PREPARATION
B uddy W il l i a m s, C P W a d e T u r n e r , C P i m B l a n s e t t , C P A
SEARCY
HEBER SPRINGS
t u r n r i l l i m c o m
Th ank You White County On Voting Us Best of the Best Certifi ed Public Accountant
AUDITED REVIEWED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BOOKKEEPING AND PAYROLL SERVICES
Providing White County and surrounding areas with
quality dentistry, performed comfortably
and in a peacefulenvironment is our goal at
Showalter Family Dentistry.
Thank you for naming us
Best of the Best Dental Clinic 2012,
for the second consecutive year.
We look forward to serving our new and existing patients this
coming year. 400 S. Main Ste. 200 • Searcy • 501-279-0502
Offi ce Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
“Where we love helping you help take care of your children”
A Special Th anks from Dr. Ben Wilkins
It’s my honor to be voted Best Pediatrician
Back Row: Juana Perez, Carol Sullivan, Dr. Ben Wilkins, Natalie Martin, Tonya BatemanFron Row: Amanda Simpson, Kim MacConaugha A.P.N., Holly Wilkins, Geny Bruce, Teresa Jackson
Ben T. Wilkins M.D.
FOUNDED BY FIREMEN
Voted Best of the BestSandwich
1547 East Race St. • Searcy P: 501-268-4851 • F: 501-268-4853
To fi nd our location or to order online visit us at
FirehouseSubs.com
Freestyle
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3544 East Race Ave., Searcy, AR 72143 501-279-0011
AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING AUTHORIZED RETAILER IN YOUR AREA:
It is an honor to serve the citizens of White County
Thank you for all of your support!
SEARCY ATHLETIC CLUBVoted Fitness Center
Best Personal Trainer
954 Skyline Dr • 501-268-8080 - www.healthcorponline.com
AND
Sarah McGinnis• Bodypump• Racquet Ball• Zumba• Silversneakers• Basketball• Spin Class
• Women’s Only Area• PiYo• Free Weights• Cardio Equipment• Water Aerobics• Indoor Track
Thank You
Best Convenience Store’s
THANK YOU SEARCY!Voted
AC STORE BENTONSTREET
AC STORE HWY 16
AC STORE HWY 36
AC STORE MAIN STREET
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www.SearcyPT1.com
Searcy Physical Therapyis a member of Rehab Net
Timothy Chung, PTChris Marshall, PT
Ryan Nix, DPTJessica Ray, PT
Melanie Sisson, PTJacob Landrum, ATC, DPT
Andrew Abraham, PT, OwnerTrina Abraham, PT, Owner
Taking the pain out of visiting the
SEARCY PHYSICAL THERAPY2921 Hawkins • Searcy • 501-268-2513
BEEBE PHYSICAL THERAPY710-D Dewitt Henry • Beebe • 501-882-2260
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PhysicalTherapist
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Searcy Physical Therapyis a member of Rehab Net
Searcy Physical Therapy would like to thank White County for voting us Best
of the Best for 2012. It is always a privilege to serve the citizens of
White County.
Th ank you to all of our friends and clients in White County. We appreciate the vote of confi dence and trust. It is a privilege to serve this community!
2112 W. Beebe CappsSearcy, Arkansas
501-268-2561
Congratulations to Dan Whittington!
Voted BestFinancial Advisor
In Searcy!
Thank You Again!BEST EMPLOYMENT AGENCY 2012
501-279-7000403 Poplar Ste G Searcy, AR • www.staffmark.com • EOE
Better, Faster Emergency Care You Can Count on Us!
WHEN SECONDS COUNT
• 24hr. Service from 3 stations in Searcy, 1 in Beebe, and 1 in Heber Springs
• All Paramedic AdvancedLife Support Units
• State-of-the-Art equipment
• Professional, Courteous Staff
• No insurance claims to fi le
• Guaranteed quality services
• Plus Much More!
Donald Shull Owner/CEO
1701 Beebe Capps ExpySearcy, AR
Emergency: 268-2323Business: 305-2287
NORTHSTAR EMS THANKS FOR VOTING
DONALD SHULL • BEST PARAMEDIC
NorthStar EMS
Fox Quality Pools, LLC.2012 Best Pool
Equipment & Supply
Thank You Customers
811 South Main • Searcy501-368-0201
Thank You White County For Voting Us Best of the Best Title Company
Brittney Dyson, Pam Todd, Ramona Riddle
Executive Closing & Escrow Company“Put the work in our hands”
1311 E. RaceSearcy, AR
501-268-3729
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Thank You For Voting For Us!Best Tanning Salon$18.88 a Month•No Commitment
premieretans.com2412 E Race • 501-368-82672213 Beebe Capps • 501-279-0500
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Thank You Searcy & White County
BEST of the BEST 2012New Car Dealership
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Wear It’s At ConsignmentThank You White County, For Voting us
Best of the Best Consignment
Where you will fi nd fashions for your family and home at affordable prices!
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Thank you for voting
2012 Best of the Best Pharmacist
NancyShowalter
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501-268-2536M-F 8am-6pm • Sat. 8am-2pm • Sunday 9am-11am
STOTTSDRUG CO.
Thanks to Everyone for Voting
Powell Funeral Home
Best of Best Funeral Home
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BESTBEST
of the
2012would like to congratulate
for being voted “Best of the Best” Optometrists in central Arkansas,
and to thank the people of central Arkansas for voting for her. Dr. Crum is diligent in her eff orts to provide the optimum in professional services.
Dr. Crum is so proud of her excellent staff that ensures the highest quality of optical materials, and professional and personal service.
Again, thank you central Arkansas for voting Dr. Crum as “Best of the Best” Optometrists in central Arkansas.
Seeing eye to eye with your doctor501-268-5808 • Searcy, AR
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Thank You Customers!
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BEST DRY CLEANER!
HALL’S CLEANERS & LAUNDRY
SERVINGYOU FOROVER 34 YEARS!
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Offi cer Ripka“I am proud to serve and
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Chiropractor
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If you are in pain, please call and make an appointment.“We can work it out!”
Thank you to my patients
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“We don’t want your arms or legs, just
your tows!”Don Ripka, Owner
501-305-2101501-827-1084
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VOTED
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3516 E. Race Ave. • Searcy
Voted Best of the Best Nail Salon!
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• Gel Nail
• Solar Nail
• Color Tip
• Diamond Nail
• Spa Pedicure
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Thank you to our clients for voting us Best of the Best
Best Hair Salon and Best Day Spa
Sarah Stone was voted Searcy’s Best Bank Teller in The Daily
Citizen’s Best of the Best Awards this year. Sarah has been
recognized by the community for her excellent customer service. Her
winning attitude and dedication to serving our customers make her an
outstanding asset to Simmons First.
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Congratulations,Sarah Stone!
Best of the BestBarber Shop
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& StyleA very special thanks to
all of White Co. for voting me Best of the Best
for 3 years.
Now in my new location since June 1st! Northside of Court Square
118 W. Race St. • Searcy, AR. 501• 268•1000
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THANK YOU for voting us Best of the Best Carwash
2012
SPLASH CARWASHNext door to Doublebee’s & Across from Harp’s.
2618 W. Beebe CappsSearcy, AR
501-368-0654
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Best: Young’s Tire and Auto, a family business since 1938, named ’Best of the Best’Continued from Page 4
"Dad wanted to open a tire store some-where in the state, and A.J. Stephens of First Security Bank talked him into coming to Searcy.
"Our family is one of the bank's oldest customers."
In October of 1965, the business moved to a larger facility at 107 N. Gum and became Young's Wholesale Tire Co., with D.D. Jr. and his brother, Bob, stepping in to run the family business.
"My mother died when I was in college, and my dad couldn't handle the business without her," D.D. Jr. said.
"He was the salesman, and she was the manager. So, my brother, Bob, and I came in to help."
D.D. Jr. retired in 1999, bringing on the company's third generational expansion. Rob and Greg joined their father, Bob, to form Young's Tire and Auto.
The family opened a flagship store in May of 2000 at 511 S. Main Street in Searcy with 10 service bays and 20,000 square feet
of floor space.In 2005, the Youngs opened a store at 20
Nalley Drive on Highway 321 in Cabot, and then three years ago, they opened another location at 1523 E. Race Avenue in Searcy.
About the companyIn addition to selling and working with
tires, Young's Tire and Auto offers a variety of auto services, including suspension, air conditioning, brakes and front-end work. The company also provides 24-hour roadside service.
Between its three locations, Young's employs around 30 people.
Store managers are Gene Martin, Ben Tilley and Furlen Webb at the Main Street, Race Avenue and Cabot locations, respec-tively.
Webb also works as operations manager and has been with the company for more than 30 years.
"We have really good employees and managers, some of whom have been here 30
years," Rob said."We're a big family," Martin said. "I've
been here five years, and I'm still kind of a new guy.
"Johnny has been here 20 years, Paul has been here 17 years, and Mike has been here about 30 years."
Martin said the technicians at the Main Street location have more than 50 years of combined experience.
"That explains why they do alignments so well," he said. "They're really on top of things.
"Yesterday, they found a nail in a tire that the owner of the car didn't even know about."
Business challengesAccording to the Youngs, their company
has never faced any devastating losses."We've just experienced the normal
growth difficulties that go with expansion," D.D. Jr. said.
However, the store did face a tough time
during World War II, when rubber was being rationed.
"They had great trouble getting rubber for tires during World War II," Rob said. "People had to wait a while sometimes to get their tires from the store, but my grandfather was able to find a way to get them somehow."
The fourth generationBoth married with children, Rob and
Greg hope to continue the family business for many more years.
Rob and his wife, Nancy, have two chil-dren: Summer, 17, and Brayton, 15.
Greg's wife is Kim, and his children are Madison, 13, and Marlee, 10. His step-chil-dren are Trent Dix, 22, and Samantha Dix, 14.
Rob explained the family's aspirations for the future of the company.
"We hope to continue to provide jobs and good service to Searcy and Cabot, and maybe even to other places," he said. "We just want to continue to grow."
CROSBY KENNEL & CATTERYDog and Cat
Boarding & Grooming
354 Crosby Rd. • Searcy • 501-268-4401
Thank You Customers For Your Support and Trust!
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Best of the Best Pharmacy 2012Thanks for voting for us
2 years in a rowStotts Drug Co.on the square since 1927
103 Arch Street • Downtown Searcy501-268-2536
M-F 8am-6pm • Sat 8am-2pmSunday 9am-11am
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Thank You!It is an honor to be
selected Best Jeweler for our 6th year! We are
committed to offering only the Best of the Best
to our customers!
1627 E. Beebe-Capps, Searcy, AR • 507-268-2290M-F 10:00-5:30, Sat 10:00-4:00pm
Thank You for Voting us BEST OF THE BEST GIFT STORE 2012
Heart & Soul
and seeing them out around town and recognizing them."
The job is not without challenges, he said."There are always some difficulties," he said.
"Any time you're dealing with people, there's going to be some sort of issues because of personality clashes. But I always say that 2 percent of people are going to be unhappy no matter what."
Regarding dealing with fellow employees, Tilley said they work well together.
"I've had a good crew for a while now, so I hope they'll all stay together and not go anywhere," he said.
Tilley related two of the most interesting experi-ences he has had working as a manager at Young's Tire and Auto on Race Avenue.
"One time, we had a car run through the front glass because the breaks weren't working," he said. "Luckily, no one was hurt, but it did cause damage to the building. It was one of the oddest things I've ever seen."
Another time, a copperhead was found inside a vehicle that mechanics were repairing.
"We told the lady [who owned the car] that we found something in her car and we weren't giving it back," he said. "Then, when we told her what it was, she said we could keep it."
Concerning being chosen as "Best Auto Service Manager," Tilley said he believes the honor is a result of how he and the other employees treat customers.
"Hopefully, we were chosen because of our ser-vice and how we treat people," he said.
Working at Young's was and is still Tilley's first job out of college.
Tilley graduated from Arkansas Tech in 2004 with a degree in history and political science. College is where he met his wife, Kim.
"We met the first day of college, and we've been together ever since," Tilley said. "We were down for freshman orientation, and my roommate had a friend from another town, and Kim happened to be her roommate.
"I asked her to marry me nine months after we met, and we got married a year-and-a-half after we met."
The Tilleys have been married 10 years and have two sons — Ty, 5, and Logan, 3.
Tilley said he and his sons love baseball, hunting and fishing.
"The boys love going fishing with me if I get to go," he said. "My son will sit on the porch and prac-tice casting out into the yard."
In addition to being store manager for Young's, Tilley is a t-ball coach and a deacon at Park Avenue Baptist Church.
Tilley: Named ‘Best Auto Service Manager’
by Citizen readersContinued from Page 5
Ben Tilley of Young's Tire and Auto stands with his wife, Kim, and sons Ty, 5, and Logan, 3. Tilley was recently named "Best Auto Service Manager" in The Daily Citizen's annual "Best of the Best" contest. marisa Lytle/[email protected]
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Ben Tilley named ’Best Auto Service Manager’By Marisa [email protected]
Ben Tilley did not know anything about tires when he became a man-ager at Young's Tire and Auto, but
what he lacked in experience, he made up for in customer service.
Chosen as "Best Auto Service Manager" in The Daily Citizen's annual "Best of the Best" competition, Tilley has worked for Young's for seven years.
From the time Tilley was 8 years old to the time he entered college, Tilley worked in a fiberglass factory making fiberglass parts.
"I grew up in the fiberglass business, and I knew nothing about tires when I got into this business," he said. "All my training was on-the-job. The boys would show me things to give me a better understanding of car mechanics."
Tilley said working as a manager at Young's is rewarding.
"I get to help people," he said. "I try to treat people how I'd want someone to treat my mother or my wife.
"You learn so much about people when they come in to the store by getting to talk to them. I love knowing customers by name
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Store Manager Ben Tilley talks with his son Ty, 5, at Young's Tire and Auto on Race Avenue. Tilley was recently named "Best Auto Service Manager" in The Daily Citizen's annual "Best of the Best" contest. Marisa Lytle/[email protected]
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All in the family
since 1938
Brothers Rob (left) and Greg Young took over the family business Young's Tire and Auto in 1999, their grandfather having founded it in 1938. The company has been named "Best Tire Store" in The Daily Citizen's annual "Best of the Best" competition. Marisa Lytle/[email protected] on Page 8
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By Marisa [email protected]
As third generation owners of Young's Tire and Auto, brothers Rob and Greg Young carry on a tradition of courteous and honest service.
Named "Best Tire Store" in The Daily Citizen's annual "Best of the Best" competition, Young's attributes its long suc-cess to the way it treats customers.
"If your grandmother comes in, our employees are going to treat her just like they would their own mother or grand-mother," Rob said.
Rob and Greg's uncle, D.D. Young Jr., told a story to illus-trate the store's level of service.
"Three or four years ago, the store got a letter from a lady who said we had helped her when she was traveling and had car trouble," D.D. said. "She wanted to thank us. But none of us could remember who she was because that situation wasn't anything special. We treated her just like we treat anybody."
Gene Martin, one of Young's three store managers, gave an example of how the company strives to remain honest and dependable.
"A lady came in one time and said she needed work on her vehicle," Martin said. "But, in truth, she didn't. So, we told her that. Honesty is the best policy."
According to Martin, the company's customers are more than customers — they're friends.
"A lot of customers have lived in town a long time, and we know them by name," he said.
The historyAs the oldest independent tire dealer in Arkansas, Young's
Tire and Auto got its start in August of 1938 when D.D. Young Sr. and his wife, Marguerite, opened Easy Pay Tire Store on the corner of Arch and Gum streets in downtown Searcy.
"My dad worked for Sinclair Oil Company and traveled across the state," D.D. Jr. said. "His brother had Sinclair Tire and Service Center on Broadway Street in Little Rock.
Young’s Tire and Auto named ‘Best of the Best’
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Louis Cooper Heating & Air Conditioning
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Tire & Auto
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State Realty
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Byron's Jewelry
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Best of the best winnersWe are very proud to be voted
BEST AUTO BODY REPAIR SHOP!We hold a standard of excellencethat our clients deserve! Thanks
to all of you for making us“Best of the Best!”
~Staff of Classic Colors
We want to thank our customers and friends that voted us Best of the Best
Floor Covering Store! We wish to continue to carry top name
brand fl ooring at affordable prices,
and serve you with friendly, effi cient
staff!
Best of the Best....Again!
2012www.whiteriverfl ooring.com • Open Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-1
Thank You From All the Gang at
Caldwell Country Store
507 East Booth Searcy, AR •501-268-6673
BEST of the BestFeed Store 2012
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Serving
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