Faulkner Lifestyle’s mission is to entertain, inspire, educate and inform our community with a variety of articles that will provide something of interest for everyone. People, business, travel, food, home, wellness, spirituality, style, events, and the arts will be just a few of our featured topics. We will have a strong online and social media presence. Not only will we be distributed as a printed magazine in high-traffic retail and service locations, medical and dental offices, fitness facilities, boutiques, salons, coffee shops, and restaurants throughout our community; but also will have live videos and regular interactions with our advertisers and our community in person and through social media. We will saturate the market on all levels so our advertisers will see direct results and our audience will stay connected. Owners and publishers, Brandy Strain and Lori Quinn have over 14 years of invaluable experience in the magazine, marketing, and advertising industry that they will lend to this publication.
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FEATURE 6
THE ZEMPS CELEBRATE 72 YEARS
SPOTLIGHT 10
JULIE’S SWEET SHOPPE
COMMUNITY 12
DAZZLE DAZE
FEATURE 14
ALL IN THE FAMILY
COVER STORY 16
FAMILY TRADITION: CHUCKWAGON RACING
FAULKNER HAPPENINGS 22
ILLUMINATE & SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
GOOD TASTE 26
EASY RECIPES FOR LEFTOVER TURKEY
AT HOME 32
FALL AT THE TALLENT HOME
FEATURE 36
EMBRACING CULTURE, LOVING BUSINESS
THE ARTS 40
SHAKESPEARE THEATER SEASON REVEAL
PROFILE 45
JOHN SIMONE
PET CARE 46
KEEP PETS SAFE DURING THE HOLIDAYS
TRUTH ON THE GO 48
CHASING YOUR FREEDOM
BEAUTY 50
INVEST IN YOUR SKIN
OUR FAULKNER FAM 54
THE BLEDSOE FAMILY
HEALTH 56
WHAT IS SINUSITIS?
SCENE | HEARD 57
AROUND FAULKNER COUNTY
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Welcome to Faulkner Lifestyle!
The Faulkner Lifestyle mission is to entertain, inspire, educate
and inform our community with a variety of articles that
will provide something of interest for everyone. People,
business, travel, food, home, wellness, spirituality, style,
events, and the arts will be just a few of our featured topics.
We will have a strong online and social media presence.
Not only will we be distributed as a printed magazine in
high-traffic retail and service locations — like medical and
dental offices, fitness facilities, boutiques, salons, coffee
shops, and restaurants throughout our community — but
will also have live videos and regular interactions with our
advertisers and our community, both in person and through
social media. We will saturate the market on all levels so
our advertisers will see direct results and our audience will
stay connected. Owners and publishers, Brandy Strain-
Dayer and Lori Quinn have more than 14 years of invaluable
experience in the magazine, marketing, and advertising
industry that they will lend to this publication.
Lori Quinn & Brandy Strain-Dayer
Meet Intern, Emily Bezet
Faulkner Lifestyle welcomes Emily Bezet to the Faulkner
Lifestyle family! Emily joins us as a contributing photographer.
She is currently a junior at the University of Central Arkansas
studying public relations and marketing. Emily lives in
Conway with her husband Tanner. Together they pastor
students at New Life Church. We are especially excited for
her to lend her photography skills to some of the feature
articles throughout our publication. Welcome Emily!
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feature
72 Years, Still
Going Strong
BY COLLEEN HOLT
PHOTOS BY BRANDY STRAIN-DAYER
Leonard and Nita Zemp of Conway are not only the cutest
90-year-old couple ever, but their life story is the quintessential
example of how love triumphs over all obstacles.
Their story started in January 1945, when Leonard was drafted
into the Infantry during World War II. After going through Fort
Chaffee, he landed at Camp Robinson outside Little Rock. After
about a month filled with lots of duties and no time off, Leonard
found himself at loose ends. He and another gentleman jumped
on a trolley to Fair Park in Little Rock for some rest and relaxation.
“They had this big Ferris wheel, and I was scared to death,”
Leonard recalled. Standing next to the ride were three girls – one
of whom was a pretty, short girl with blue eyes. “My friend said
‘you should talk to her because someday you will marry her’.”
Leonard said. So, that’s what he did!
Nita and Leonard Zemp
As for the pretty blue-eyed girl, she was a regular at Fair Park
every weekend, and her name was Juanita Johnson, a country girl
who grew up in the Enders community near Quitman in Faulkner
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walked home. The first thing her daddy saw when he drove up
on his tractor was a strange car with an Oklahoma license plate.
“Daddy knew nothing about Leonard. Mother did,” Nita said.
The conversation went like this:
Daddy: “What’s that boy doing here?”
Nita: “He came after me.”
Daddy: “You better know what you’re doing.”
Nita: “Daddy, I’ve had a year and a half to think about it.”
County. She was living in a boarding house in Little Rock and
working at Ottenheimer’s garment factory making shorts for
GIs. “It was a big deal to ride that Ferris wheel,” she recalls.
After their first day together, Leonard and Nita made a date for
the next week, when they “puttered around downtown,” he
said. Plans were made for a third date the next week, but fate
intervened and Leonard had to ship out. Unfortunately, Nita
was unable to see him at the railroad depot when he left for
what would be 18 months overseas. In the meantime, the two
wrote letters to each other, and Leonard made an offer to Nita
that they be married when he came home.
After returning to Oklahoma, Leonard made haste to buy a car,
and two days later arrived at Juanita’s boarding house in Little
Rock. Unfortunately, she had left a few days earlier to help her
aunt who had a new baby and lived in Quitman. “So, I went
to Quitman,” Leonard said. “I asked the landlady ‘where the
Sam Hill is Quitman?’ and she said, ‘Are you Zemp? I suggest
you get a map and find out!’”
Leonard’s trip through northern Faulkner County was
circuitous, as he got directions from various people to various
homes with residents named Johnson. “I didn’t realize there
were so many Johnsons of no relation,” he recalled. “They
would say ‘go down the road a little piece,’ and I would go.”
About 3 p.m., Leonard stopped at the Quitman post office,
told the gentleman there who he was, who he was looking for,
and that he didn’t know her parents’ names. He was directed
to a little country store, where he told a lady that he had been
all over the country looking for Juanita Johnson. She asked, “Is
your name Zemp? And that’s the way I found her.”
Nita recalled that she was washing baby diapers when Leonard
arrived at her aunt’s house. “We made up and went to meet my
mom and dad,” she said. Her mom was in the cotton field and
her dad had just left to take a load to the cotton gin, so they
On Thursday of that week, Leonard and Nita became engaged
on a country road near Nita’s uncle’s house. They borrowed $10
from Nita’s grandmother for a simple wedding band, called in a
favor with Sen. Mutt Jones in Conway to help get an expedited
marriage license, and enlisted Nita’s justice of the peace uncle
to perform the ceremony. On the next Sunday – Nov. 3, 1946
– Leonard Zemp and Juanita Johnson were married. They left
Arkansas on Monday to start their life in Oklahoma.
Leonard said people ask them how they have made their 72-year
marriage last. “The good Lord has been very kind to us. Arguments
is where it starts,” he said. “What difference does it make
who wins the arguments – you’re both fools to start with!”
Since their marriage, Leonard and Nita have had a plethora of
adventures around the world. For 36 years, Leonard worked for
Continental Oil Co. in Ponca City, Okla. Nita has a degree in
cosmetology, and worked in that field for 20 years after she spent
16 years taking care of their son, Gary, in the home. “When you’re
first married, you have no idea what it is to be poor,” Leonard
said. The Zemps were living in an apartment that rented for $40
per month until Leonard met a real estate agent who told him
about the GI Bill, which would allow them to get a home loan.
“It cost $50 to get a loan through, and he said he would waive
part of his fee if we would do it. He showed us a brand new
house for $7,500. With insurance, taxes, interest and principal,
the monthly payment would be $42.03.” Although hesitant
about spending the extra $2.03 per month, the Zemps became
homeowners.
“ I just knew I had to find her, ”
Leonard recalls of his post-war search.
“
It was meant for us to be
together. We were set up by a
higher power,
”
Nita avows.
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have been to Switzerland five or six times, and each time they
find more extended family. And, some of the relatives have
even visited in the United States.
The Zemps came to Conway about 12 years ago to be closer
to their son Gary, who was living in Houston at the time. A
few years later, Gary retired and found a home close to his
parents in Conway. He was a former school teacher in Kansas
and had also retired from CONOCO. Sadly, Gary passed
away from esophageal cancer in 2014. “And that’s when your
life kind of stops,” Nita said wistfully.
Living in Conway has given Nita the opportunity to be close
to her family, also, especially her “baby” sister Pat Gresham.
Leonard said, “We watched Conway grow on trips from
Oklahoma to Quitman on Highways 64 and 65. It’s a nice
town, and we’ve enjoyed it very much. We’ve got everything
here you could want in a big city.”
Leonard retired in 1983, but was called back into service
for CONOCO about five years later to work at a refinery in
England. The chance to go overseas was tempting, and the
company paid his and Nita’s way, plus their expenses, housing
and a per diem. Since then, the Zemps have traveled to 36
or 37 countries. One special trip was to Switzerland where
they met Leonard’s great-uncle (his grandfather’s brother).
Nita had done some research and found the little town near
Lucerne where his grandfather had been born. Nita promised
the grandfather – who “looked just like Santa Claus” – that
they would find his relatives. They were able to have dinner in
the house in which the grandfather had been born. Nita said
Leonard’s great-uncle “had tears running down his face.” They
These days, Leonard and Nita say they watch a lot of television,
travel in their motor home around the United States,
attend Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, and play with their
little dog, Missy. She has her own bed – a baby play pen – and
will lay down for an ice cube before going off to bed. “Your
pets become a part of you,” Nita said. “I fully believe the Lord
sent that dog to us. One year before that I had no intention of
having a dog. I ran into that dog and I couldn’t leave it.”
So, it seems the story of Missy is clearly reminiscent of
Leonard’s feelings for Nita. “I just knew I had to find her,”
he recalls of his post-war search. “It was meant for us to be
together,” Nita avows. “We were set up by a higher power.”
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PHOTOS BY BRANDY STRAIN-DAYER
Julie Goodnight
Julie’s Sweet Shoppe
Where did you grow up?
I went to school 1st through 12th
grades at St. Joseph in Conway.
I attended Pulaski VoTech for an
accounting degree.
What brought you here?
Grew up here.
Love the community that I live in!
What do you love most about
working/living in Faulkner County?
What I love most about working and
living in Faulkner County are the
wonderful people who support our
business. They are not just everyday
people, they are our family.
To what do you attribute your success?
To saying lots of prayers and thankful
for our Lord and Savior. I was raised
with a great work ethic and strong
morals. I am a 3rd generation baker,
and lots of bakery experience learned
throughout our family. Bakery has
been in my family for over 50+ years.
It’s in my blood. ;-) It’s all I know and
it’s what I love!!
And to having the best employees you
could ever have! They see our vision
here and go for it!
Hobbies you want to share?
I enjoy spending every day with my
grand daughter, Doreen, doing whatever
she wants to do, and attending
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my daughter, Megan’s college softball
games for Arkansas Tech.
I’m always with my family if I’m not at
work, and that’s how I like it!! We all
attend New Life Church and love being
a part of an amazing church family.
How are you involved in your
community? In what ways do you or
your company help the community?
Julie’s is involved in our community
in so many different ways – mostly
by donating sweet treats to nonprofit
organizations such as:
Soul Food Cafe Mission
Bethlehem House
Salvation Army
Boys & Girls Club
Community Thanksgiving Meal
Huge Veterans Day celebration every year
to thank our local veterans for everything
they have sacrificed for us all!! We cannot
show them enough appreciation!!
Christmas cookie decorating with Santa
in December, which is free, but any
donations given go directly to Haven.
Tell us about your family.
I have been married to Larry Goodnight
for 28 years, and have 2 children.
Megan, a senior at Arkansas tech, who
is in the RN program and plays softball.
Brad received his Masters from UCA,
and is a teacher for Virtual Arkansas and
runs our family construction business.
Then there’s our precious granddaughter,
Doreen, who is 2 1/2 and our
whole world revolves around her.
Peanut, our toy Australian Shepherd,
and Nyla our mini schnauzer.
My brother and sister and their families
live in the same subdivision in Spring
Hill and are within walking distance.
What does the future hold for you here?
Hopefully many more years of being a
part of people’s everyday lives through
birthdays, weddings, celebrations, and
many more occasions!!
Advice for someone just starting out?
Pray first. Be dedicated to your dream.
Listen to your customers. Be prepared
to work, work, and work!! AND HAVE
FUN DOING IT!!!!!
Several other organizations that we
partner with that are close to our hearts.
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community
Dazzle Daze to help fund second 3D
mammography device at Conway Regional
.
Karissa Williams, a mammography
technologist with the Conway Regional
Mammography Services, adjusts the
camera on the 3D imaging device.
While shoppers at Dazzle Daze
will not need to wear 3D glasses
as they wind their way through
the aisles in search of holiday treats
and gifts, they will be contributing to a
holiday blockbuster for the community.
Part of the proceeds from the 17th annual
Dazzle Daze will improve access to the
latest technology for detection of breast
cancer in Faulkner County. Sometimes
called 3D mammography, digital breast
tomosynthesis (tomo) was made available
for the first time in Faulkner County by
Conway Regional Health System in 2016.
That year, part of the proceeds from
Dazzle Daze helped purchase the first 3D
mammography device.
This year’s proceeds will help purchase a
second tomo device which has become
necessary due to the demand for the
screening. “We have been trending
upward for the last six months,” said
Lori Haley, supervisor of Mammography
Services at Conway Regional.
The number of scans performed by the
Conway Regional’s Mammography
Department has increased over the
number performed in 2017. The department
averaged 1,575 exams per month
from July through September of this
year. Of the patients being screened,
Haley says, almost 80 percent prefer
3D mammography over the traditional
screening device. Tomosynthesis can
increase the detection of invasive breast
cancer by 41 percent, according to
studies reported by WebMD and the
American Journal of Medicine.
“This is the most advanced breast
cancer screening technology in Faulkner
County. Tomo is particularly effective
in detection of breast cancer in women
with dense breasts,” said Daniel Clark,
MD, a radiologist and medical director
of Mammography at Conway Regional.
Dense breasts can sometimes hide masses
and distortions from traditional, digital
mammograms, he said. Dr. Clark estimates
that 40-50% of women receiving
mammograms at Conway Regional will
benefit from 3D mammography.
Numerous studies in Europe and the
United States also indicate that 3D
mammography reduces the number
of false positives by 40 percent, which
means less anxiety and fewer follow-up
mammograms for patients.
For the 3D part of the exam, an x-ray arm
sweeps over the breast, taking multiple
images in seconds. The images are
displayed in a series of thin slices that are
viewed by radiologists as individual images
or in a dynamic interactive animation.
Since 2001, Dazzle Daze has provided
over $700,000 to help fund such
projects as a new surgery and obstetrics
addition, mammograms for underserved
women, the Fabulous You Boutique
that supports women going through
cancer, academic scholarships for health
care students, and medically necessary
scholarships to the Conway Regional
Health & Fitness Center, along with
equipment for the Emergency Department,
Intensive Care Nursery and the
Critical Care Unit.
“What we are doing is vitally important
for the health of our community,” said
2018 Dazzle Daze Co-Chair Amy
Reed. Reed and Co-Chair Shelia Isby
expect several thousand shoppers this
year. “That is a big indicator of how
the community and our volunteers feel
about Dazzle Daze,” said Isby.
Dazzle Daze Details:
The 17th annual Dazzle Daze, one of
the largest holiday shopping events in
Arkansas, will be held Nov. 15-17 at the
Conway Expo Center. It will include a
raffle for a new Ford Mustang convertible,
a Louis Vuitton satchel, diamond pendant,
a Traeger wood-fired grill with $250 meat
gift certificate, and a $1,000 furniture gift
certificate. Other attractions include Girls’
Nite Out early bird shopping, a free Teddy
Bear Clinic, reindeer games, appearances
and photos with Santa, food and shopping
with more than 80 merchants from
throughout the region.
Hours are: Girls Nite Out (6-9pm,
Thursday, Nov. 15) Teddy Bear Clinic
(Friday, Nov. 16, 10am – noon, 4– 7pm;
Saturday, Nov. 17, 10am – noon) General
Shopping (Friday, Nov. 16, 10am-9pm;
Saturday, Nov. 17, 10am-4 pm) Raffle
Drawing (Saturday, Nov. 17, 3:45pm)
Tickets for the raffle, Girls’ Nite Out
and general admission are currently on
sale at DazzleDaze.com or by visiting
the Conway Regional Marketing Dept,
631 Western Ave. Raffle tickets can be
purchased in person from a Conway
Regional Women’s Council member, at
the Conway Regional Foundation office,
or at locations in Conway, Greenbrier and
Little Rock listed at DazzleDaze.com.
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BY CHAD SPROLES
SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Meredith Thone was just like the
rest of Conway, excited about a
Heisman Trophy winner visiting
town. Tim Tebow spoke at New Life
Church on November 29th, 2015, and
that morning, in a sanctuary filled with
eager attendees, a one-off conversation
turned into an addition to a family.
Thone family
All in the Family
“
When I say he’s changed our home, he’s
brought a lot of joy to our home. He’s one
of the most thankful people I know.
”
—Meredith Thone
Meredith’s son, Tanner, had just finished
his final season of football at Conway
High, so when she ran into one of her
son’s football coaches that morning
she told him how happy she was that
her son Tanner had the opportunity to
train under their staff and mentioned
off-hand that she’d, “adopt another kid
just to go through your program again.”
Little did she know that her comment
would set in motion a series of events
that would lead to her family growing
by one. Over the next two months, after
many conversations and much prayer,
Korlin McKinney, Meredith and Scott
Thone, and their family decided that
they would share a home.
Korlin McKinney had been looking for
a place to call home. His home. He’d
been in many over the previous years,
but nothing that felt permanent. So
when the Thone family offered him
theirs, he didn’t expect much different.
In fact, the first few months weren’t
much different. He had to adjust to a
new house, a new routine, and a new
set of expectations from people that he
barely knew. There were arguments,
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Korlin McKinney
tough conversations, and instances of
running away. Then, one day Korlin
asked Meredith and Scott, “Why are
you doing this? Are you getting paid or
something?” Scott quickly answered,
“Do we have a Holiday Inn sign outside
of our house? We’re going to make
mistakes, but we love you, and we
want you to be a part of our family.”
It was then that Korlin began to understand
that there was no shoe that was
going to drop. No argument that was
going to convince them to send him
away. He found his home.
The next two years would be transformational.
A once struggling student
became a determined learner who
improved both his GPA and ACT score.
A young man who grappled with anger
learned to work things out through
conversation, compromise, and forgiveness.
He became a leader in his church,
on his football team, and with his peers
at school. The structure and consistency
of his change in scenery has helped to
lead him to become the young man he’s
strived to be his whole life.
You would be hard-pressed to find a
more seemingly traditional family now.
Tanner Thone, the Thone’s oldest son,
has worked with Korlin in Little Life,
New Life’s children’s ministry. Grace
Ann, the Thone’s daughter, is preparing
for graduation in the next year and
can be found helping Korlin with his
studies in the family’s West Conway
home. Meredith is the backbone of
the group who everyone comes to for
guidance and support. Scott is Korlin’s
biggest fan and advocate, telling
anyone who will listen about his latest
exploits on and off the field. They’re
everything you could dream of in a
family, and that dream is now a reality
for all five of them.
In the background of the struggles and
successes of the family coming together
has always been football. Korlin was
a promising defensive line prospect
for Conway High when he met the
Thone’s, and now he’s a promising
defensive line prospect for universities
around the region. He leads the interior
of Conway’s defensive line and has
amassed over 43 tackles and 8 quarterback
hurries on a team that’s near the
top of the 7-A Central Conference.
High school football is just the beginning
for Korlin’s athletic pursuits, which is
a dream come true for the high school
junior. He has received interest from
colleges around the region, and he
intends on playing football for years to
come. He’s spent time on the campuses
of Ouachita Baptist, Harding, Arkansas
Tech and the University of Monticello,
and looks to add to that list during the
offseason this coming spring. Wherever
he ends up, they’ll be getting a skilled
football player and an even better person.
As the fall air turns cold, Korlin
is preparing for the playoffs, his
upcoming ACT, and a busy offseason
of training and college visits. What
would have sounded like a fantasy just
three years ago is now his every day.
He’s got a bright future in front of him,
but that’s not what Meredith speaks
about. “When I say he’s changed our
home, he’s brought a lot of joy to our
home. He’s one of the most thankful
people I know.”
That’s the lasting impression that Korlin
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and what she hopes the world sees when
it meets their newest family member.
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Family Tradition
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Our family is so
close; we have learned
to work together in
all circumstances.
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—Amanda Dotson
BY: JENNIFER STANLEY
PHOTOS BY BRANDY STRAIN-DAYER
AND SUBMITTED PHOTOS
For the Dotson family, chuckwagon
racing is more than a sport; it is
a way of life. Racing since 1995,
they are a testament to the payoff of
hard work and perseverance, with a
lot of fun thrown in for good measure.
The racing family is comprised of Perry
Dotson and his children, Amanda and
Austin, Austin’s wife, Ashley, and their
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son, Rein. Together they make up the
team Stray One Ranch.
The family got into racing after Perry
ran into a local cowboy, Buddy Smith.
“He said they were racing wagons at
Dan Eoff’s down the road,” says Perry.
Intrigued, he attended an event as a spectator.
“I knew instantly I had to race.”
“My dad bought a pair of black and
white matching ponies he felt were
too pretty to race and was hoping to
find a mule team or something to race
in the future. None of his friends were
interested in chuckwagon racing, so
he waited for us to get a little older,”
says Amanda. In the meantime, Perry
learned what he could about racing.
“My best friend in Tennessee logs with
draft horses. He showed me the basics,
but I learned racing as I went, as everybody
does,” explains Perry. From there,
the family trio formed their first team;
the kids were all of nine and seven
years-old. “The kids were too young, so
they didn’t know I had no idea what I
was doing. We had a rule: You do not
tell your mother what happens during
chuckwagon racing. Amanda has been
in the wagon in every wreck we have
had,” he adds.
Chuckwagon races are categorized
by animal and distance. The Dotsons
have raced in almost every division
possible. A typical race pits them
against two to three other teams. Each
team consists of a driver, a cook, and
an outrider. “The cook starts behind
the wagon with the ‘bedroll,’ and the
outrider starts off the horse with the
‘stove.’ The starter yells, ‘Cooks load
your wagon,’ and the cook loads their
wagon with the bedroll. Once the cook
is in the wagon, the starter fires the gun.
This prompts the outrider to put their
‘stove’ in the wagon and mount their
horse. The wagon and outrider turn left
around their barrel and race to the finish
line,” explains Amanda.
To earn a qualifying time, the outrider is
required to pass in front of their wagon
at the finish line. In addition, the driver,
cook, box, and bedroll must be inside
the wagon when the team crosses. The
races themselves are intense and draw
large crowds. Spectators hold their
breath through the fast turns and quick
maneuvers. Wrecks are not uncommon.
“We both started by cooking,” explains
Amanda. “Austin would race one day,
and I would race the next. In the event of
a three-day race, the one with the fastest
day would get to ride on the third day.”
Chuckwagon racing extends beyond
simply competing. “We race together as
a family, but we also camp together and
load up and tear down as a family. We
never had a big camp with a lot of help.
It’s kinda surreal thinking about how
Dad was able to do all that with two
kids as his help,” laughs Amanda.
The first race Amanda participated
in was at Brewer Farms in Beebe,
Arkansas. “At this race, you had to
go through a big creek filled with
water, so the team jumped it, leaving
us covered in mud! The spectators
enjoyed watching the racers get all wet
and muddy, but I didn’t care about
getting dirty.” For his part, Austin first
remembers racing in Clinton, Arkansas
at the National Championship Chuckfaulknerlifestyle.com
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Perry Dotson
wagon Races. “I started by cooking and
remember my guts were knotted worse
than a dog on a chain,” he says.
Perry has always passed his knowledge
along to his children, and the family
constantly hones their craft. “In equine
sports, you are always learning ways to
improve your time. We love our horses
and care about their safety. Safety in
this sport is achieved by preparation;
my Dad keeps his wagons and harness
in the best condition. Austin’s horses
are always in tip-top shape. The sport
becomes more dangerous when you are
not working your teams or not taking
care of your equipment,” says Amanda.
The Dotsons consider their horses more
than teammates. “Dad’s ponies have
been part of our team, and our family,
for 15 years, and the ones before them
were family as well.” Adds Austin, “A
lot of it is self-taught and having the guts
to keep on trying or to try something
different. I learn from my mistakes and
work to find solutions.”
Today, the Dotsons have three separate
teams. Perry, Austin, and Amanda still
ride as Stray One Ranch. Austin started
his own team, Cadillac Cowboys, in
2010 with friends. His wife, Ashley,
began racing alongside him in 2015.
Austin serves as the driver, Ashley is the
cook, and Derrick Barger is the outrider.
Third is Nuttin’ Fancy Outlaws. “Chad
Alexander started racing his classic team,
Nuttin’ Fancy Outlaws, in 2012, and I
started racing with him in 2014. I drove
the Nuttin’ Fancy classic team in 2016;
only a few women have competed in the
classic division. I was the only woman
classic driver that year,” says Amanda.
The Dotsons also have some notable
wins under their belts. Cadillac
Cowboys won the classic division
National Championship title in 2016,
2017, and 2018. The 2018 win was also
a track record. Cadillac Cowboys is also
the 1836 Chuckwagon Race champion
in Neches, Texas for 2018. For this
honor, the team won a horse trailer,
which is the largest prize awarded in
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Amanda Dotson
Austin Dotson
chuckwagon racing history. Stray One
Ranch has also won numerous races
and Arkansas Chuckwagon Racing State
Championships over the last 23 years.
The majority of the family’s races are in
Arkansas and its neighboring states.
“I remember the 2008 National Championship
Chuckwagon Race was a big one;
I outrode for Will He Make It, a big mule
team. Winning one National Championship
is a big deal and a milestone. Lots of
good racers have never won one. Then
my 2016 classic National Championship
was a big breath of fresh air. That’s one
I felt I should have earned a few years
before…. Then I backed it up with wins
in the 2017 and 2018 championship
classic division. This last one was special
because I won it with my wife, Ashley,”
says Austin. “Something went off in
my head like a bomb when Cadillac
Cowboys started to win. It was dedication.
A true champion is dedicated to
his craft. Eats it, sleeps it, and dreams
it.” Austin also earned rookie of the year
honors in 2011.
Observing a chuckwagon race is easy.
Participating as part of a team is not
for the passive. “Racing, for me, is
exhilarating, though it is getting scarier
as I get older. I definitely wasn’t as
concerned about getting hurt when
I was younger. Racing a competitive
team is a different feeling than racing a
beginner team. However, it’s something
we all take seriously. We have invested
a lot of time and energy, and when
we go to the line we want to win. I
get asked all the time if we’ve ever
wrecked. It’s not about if you’re going
to wreck; it is a matter of when you will
wreck. We have all been so blessed, and
God has definitely wrapped his arms
of safety around us through the years,”
says Amanda.
“When I started out, I had uncontrollable
nerves. Now, it’s a calm before the
storm. It’s almost euphoric. It is knowing
you control the race in your hands,
moving teams and officials without
saying a word. All eyes are on you
because you’re the team to beat. Having
a big bullseye on our back is what I like
the most,” says Austin.
“It is an adrenaline rush similar to riding
a roller coaster at the fair. I miss it in
the winter. So much can go wrong,
but when you have a good run, it feels
really good, win or lose. When things
go wrong, it is a downer. Because we
race more than one division, you have
to get over it and go to the next race,”
adds Perry.
While the wins and the exhilaration are
wonderful, the best parts of racing for
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the Dotsons include being with family
and the community the sport provides.
The races, typically held on weekends,
are often accompanied by dances, large
meals, and fellowship. “A big reason
for doing it is the racing family. I like
the social atmosphere. My best friends
are my biggest competitors, so I guess
keeping your friends close and your
enemies closer is all too true [in this
sport],” says Austin.
“Austin and I grew up in cow pastures
racing wagons; we didn’t play spring
sports because they conflicted with
racing,” says Amanda. The family has
made lifelong friends through the sport.
“There are fellow racers I call family.
They have watched us both grow up
from little kids to Austin having his
own child…” Chuckwagon racing is
often a family affair. “I have a lot of
admiration for the families that allow
their kids to race with them or spend
the energy to have an all-kids team. We
learned a lot of life lessons out there on
those tracks,” says Amanda.
Beyond giving the family a pastime,
racing has taught them perseverance
and devotedness. “Our family is so
close; we have learned to work together
in all circumstances….Racing as a
family, we can’t just get a new outrider
if he doesn’t catch or get a new driver
if he loses a race, because you’re not
just a race team; we are family. We have
always raced to be competitive and do
our best, so we all challenge each other
to do better. We have never given up.
I feel that has resonated with me, to
not give up even in the most difficult
times,” shares Amanda. “I guess it goes
back the old saying, ‘When you get
bucked off, get up and get back on the
horse,’” she adds.
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Austin concurs, “Racing has been life
for the last 23 some-odd years. A lot of
my life has been built or based around
chuckwagon racing with my family….
I even met my wife for the first time at
a race. She has seen the negatives and
positives firsthand. When I’m crazy on
buying a new horse or when I can’t
walk to feed a horse, she’s been there.
She has been picking up the slack for a
long time,” he says. The Dotson family
is passing its love of racing along to the
next generation. Austin and Ashley’s
son Rein, 19-months old, already
understands the sport and enjoys riding
horses and riding in the wagon.
“I guess I live it. It is not something we
do every once in a while. I am constantly
training new teams, trying to get faster.
[Racing] is very competitive, and there
are a lot of good teams. I guess it also
keeps me single because I spend more
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time at my barn with my ponies than
with any person. Guess it takes a special
lady to put up with my life. I travel and
race about every other weekend living in
a horse trailer,” says Perry.
Even Perry’s home is an homage to
chuckwagon racing. The walls are
covered in buckles, pictures, and
awards. “It is always fun to be at Dads
and to be able to relive our childhood
and special memories and events. His
barn is full of wagons; we have every
buckboard we have ever raced, and
they are all painted white. He also
collects different wagons and has a
beautiful stagecoach,” says Amanda.
Perry, now retired, spends most days
driving his teams down the road and
practicing around the track.
Next up, the Dotsons will attend the
1836 Chuckwagon Race next April,
which will kick off their 24th racing
season. “God willing, it will be a safe
year with some wins,” says Amanda.
As seasoned pros, their best advice to
upcoming racers is to have fun and
enjoy the ride. Austin adds, “Base it
all on fun. If you’re not having fun,
what are you doing it for? Don’t let the
winning get in the way of fun.”
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Illuminate and Small
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BY DREW SPURGERS
PHOTOS BY KANGABLOO AND SUBMITTED
Downtown Conway is the home
of one of Conway’s newest
family traditions – Illuminate.
Kids and adults of all ages kick-off
the holiday season by celebrating
with cooler weather, strolling through
downtown, and capping off the
evening with the lighting of the 54-foot
iconic Christmas Tree.
This year, Illuminate will be an allafternoon
celebration, taking place on
November 24, 2018. Conveniently,
that’s also Small Business Saturday.
Downtown Conway merchants are all
locally owned businesses who benefit
from those choosing to shop local and
support business in downtown Conway.
Jamie Gates, Executive Vice President
of the Conway Area Chamber of
Commerce and Conway Development
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Corporation, shared his insight about
the impact Illuminate makes downtown,
“Something we’ve learned to appreciate
about Illuminate, the tree, the decorations
downtown, and the attraction is that
we’re finally to a point where we’ve
created a tradition. Something multiple
generations can come and enjoy associated
with the holiday weekend. We know
that’s the only time that some folks see
downtown Conway. We think all of these
things add up to make a great impression
on folks while they are here. It’s also our
chance to expose those people to the
stores and restaurants that are downtown
all year long. We hope it’s our chance to
put our best foot forward to those folks,
and that they come back. The impact is
felt well beyond the holiday shopping
and the downtown visit – and we hope it
encourages people to return and enjoy all
that our downtown is.”
Any long-time resident of Conway
knows how much our downtown area
has grown in the last few years, but
this year has been as especially exciting
year for growth. Oak Street is home
to many new restaurants and retailers,
and the rest of downtown has also
welcomed new shops. It’s easy to spend
a leisurely Saturday afternoon walking
around enjoying our local businesses in
downtown Conway.
Whether you’re a long-time resident or
new to Conway, Illuminate promises to
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BY LEAH ASHBY AND LINDA MARS
PHOTOS BY BRANDY STRAIN-DAYER
Thanksgiving is just around the
corner, and we found several
ways to enjoy the leftover
turkey beyond the basic sandwich.
These recipes will make mealplanning
a cinch after the busy
holiday and turn your leftover
turkey into delicious recipes that
the entire family will enjoy.
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This spicy soup is a great way to use your leftover turkey but
can also be made year-round with chicken. Add extra chili
powder and cumin if you want more heat.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup onion, chopped.
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
4 cups turkey or chicken broth
3 cups turkey or chicken, chopped
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (11-ounce) can whole kernel corn
with red and green peppers, drained
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilis
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Toppings: sour cream, grated cheese, tortilla strips
INSTRUCTIONS
Sauté onion in a pan over medium heat in oil.
Add in garlic and sauté one minute.
Add all remaining ingredients except toppings.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Serve with desired toppings.
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This pizza comes together quickly
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INGREDIENTS
1 (12-inch) ready-made pizza crust
1/3 cup ranch dressing
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
1 cup shredded or diced, cooked turkey
1 cup loosely packed
baby spinach leaves
1/3 cup bacon pieces
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions
1 small Roma tomato, seeded and diced
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Spread ranch dressing evenly over crust.
Sprinkle evenly with cheese, turkey,
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Sprinkle Italian seasoning evenly over
top of pizza. Bake for 8-10 minutes or
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Fall at the
Tallent Home
BY COLLEEN HOLT
PHOTOS BRANDY STRAIN-DAYER
Ashley Tallent has combined her love for tradition with a
knack for decorating, thus creating a wonderful fall scene at
her west Conway home.
“
I have a container with each of
the items the kids have made and
they pick the ones they would
like displayed for each holiday.
”
—Ashley Tallent
“I have been decorating for fall my entire married life, which is
18 years. Growing up my Mom and my Grandmother always
decorated seasonally and I wanted to continue the tradition for my
family,” Ashley said. “My mother-in-law decorates for every holiday
and so I also get inspiration from her. My husband (Scott) was
raised with a home seasonally decorated, so he is accustomed to the
traditions.”
Ashley said it usually takes a full day to decorate, and she shops
for live items (such as pumpkins and gourds) before getting out
her stored décor. “I enjoy mixing in live pumpkins, gourds, foliage,
corn, hay, etc. I do have a Halloween theme that I mix or add to my
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fall decor for September and October. I then will
switch out Halloween for Thanksgiving.”
Warm tones along with brown, gold, red and
orange are used in Ashley’s décor, keeping a more
traditional approach to the feeling of a fall theme.
These colors nicely complement the lovely, dark
hardwood floors in her family room, the dark
wood beams that span the ceiling, and the spectacular
rock fireplace. For Fall of 2018, her mantle
has a cornucopia-style arrangement, with all the
traditional fall colors included.
“I have an open floor plan, so I make sure that
the color theme flows from room to room. My
porch will have real pumpkins, corn, hay, etc. I
always keep my mantle the same, but add certain
props and mementos for the fall holidays,” she
explained. The porch décor for 2018 is centered
around two wooden, arched doors that lead into
the home, along with live plants and pumpkins
lining the steps.
Because she has different shades of blue in her
overall decorating theme, Ashley likes to include
that color in her décor for specific holidays. “I
have decorations that include shades of blue
and homemade items my children have made at
school,” she added.
Ashley said she gets a lot of inspiration from
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magazines. “I enjoy cutting out pictures
from past issues and build on those
from year to year. I do buy new items
and enjoy using sentimental items my
children have made.”
Speaking of her children, — Ryan (13),
Seth (11), and Morgan (4) — they
always look forward to adding their own
personal touch to the fall decor. Ashley’s
husband, Scott, is also in on the fun.
“We have a family tradition of going out
to the Schaefers Pumpkin Patch and they
pick out pumpkins and gourds for the fall
décor. For Halloween the decorations are
fun with bright colors and sounds, and
they would probably say they like those
decorations best,” she said.
“They look forward to the big, ceramic
jack-o-lantern filled with candy the entire
month of October. I have a container
with each of the items the kids have
made and they pick the ones they would
like displayed for each holiday.”
A graduate of Watson Chapel High
School in Pine Bluff and the University
of Central Arkansas, Ashley also keeps
busy attending graduate school at
Arkansas State University to become a
Family Nurse Practitioner. She currently
works as a Registered Nurse at Conway
Regional Ambulatory Surgery Department
and an adjunct nursing instructor
for Arkansas Tech University.
With such a busy school, work and
family schedule, Ashley still finds time
to decorate year-round. “I decorate
for Christmas more than I do any
other holiday. I love dishes and enjoy
using themed plates for each holiday
throughout the year, such as Valentine’s
Day and Easter. I have decorations for
Valentine’s Day and Spring. If time
allows in our schedule I will decorate
my home with small accents from these
holidays.”
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Women: Embracing
Culture, Loving Business
These interviews were conducted with minority business owners in Faulkner
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I love the rush of a new
idea that can become a
reality and get the people
around you excited. And
as my husband says, I just
love to have a project!
”
— Adriana Martinez
Adriana Martinez
Wingding Signs
Fun yard sign rental
Nationality: Colombia
What have been some of the major
challenges you have faced in starting
and running your business?
Starting a business is always challenging.
You get a passion for something, and you
hope other people will share it too and
will love your product. Once you start, it
is more about making sure you stay on
track, that you can keep up the process
with moderate investment, good prices,
and excellent customer service. We rent
fun yard signs, so our main focus has to
always be offering a quality fun yard sign
that makes people smile, hassle free, that
they can enjoy and take pictures with,
and create great memories around it! The
administrative part is always tricky... it
is not about the creative and fun part of
the business, but the business part that
requires all the legal and administrative
details, but that’s where having friends
comes in handy.
Where is your family originally from?
I was born and raised in Colombia, I
love my country!!! My heart beats for it
every day. My husband is a Venezuelan-
American hilarious guy who took on the
challenge to love this crazy Colombian.
Our two boys were born in the states,
Mateo (8) is a full blood Floridian
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who loves Conway and all the things
Arkansas, and Fico is a Razorback lover
Arkansas born! The 4 of us are American
citizens, and in our home coexists the
love for the culture we were brought up
in and the thankfulness and honor to have
been welcomed in this amazing country
where doors have been opened for us
and our diversity has been celebrated. We
can’t put into words the love we have for
USA and for Arkansas… this is our home!
Who influenced you to want to
become an entrepreneur?
My family has always been in the
entrepreneurship wagon! Most of my
uncles and aunts have their own business...
it just came with my blood, it’s the
family business to have our own businesses.
I love the rush of a new idea that
can become a reality and get the people
around you excited. And as my husband
says, I just love to have a project!
How do you see your culture
influencing your business?
This sounds like a fun question to ask
my husband or my partner. I think the
diversity in our thinking, the desire to
show people a new whole side about
who we are, and at the same time find
our place in the community are just a few
things that bring a wider spectrum to the
way we do business. I am loud, colorful,
a little crazy. I want the people in
Arkansas to see and enjoy the complexity
of who we are as Latinos... it is highly
unlikely that you will meet two of the
same! I take it as a personal responsibility
to show my neighbors, friends, church
family, a new side of the Latino/Hispanic
community, and I believe we have the
best of both worlds and we need to make
sure we represent honorably and lovingly
the beauty of our diversity and the power
of our commitment to being part of the
community we live in.
How did you get where you are today,
and who/what helped you?
No doubt it is JESUS! Everything that is
good in my life comes from Him. When
I open my eyes, I clearly see all the
miracles that He continues to perform to
put me in places I would have never even
imagined. My mom, my grandpa, my tall,
dark, handsome husband Jose, my boys
Mateo and Fico who give me so much
joy and enthusiasm and remind me to be
a kid again and make me want to be a
better person. My church (NLC), my business
partner Jake Churchwell, my friends
who celebrate and love me just as I am.
I have to say that I have been so blessed
by the family God has given me, and the
one that those that have chosen to and
allow me to walk alongside them through
life. I also get a ton of inspiration from the
southern charm in Arkansas. The people
I know are so creative, enthusiastic,
charming, ready to help and encourage,
I have never seen a community like the
one we have found in Arkansas.
What piece of advice would you
give minority women who want to
become an entrepreneur?
Dream big, giant, don’t allow your
circumstances to define the size of your
dream. Don’t do it alone, find someone
who celebrates your ideas, your goals,
who believes that you can do it and bring
them alongside you, businesses are so
much more fun with friends. You will
split the profit, but you will double the
manpower and the fun. And when you
put your heart in it, people naturally
rally around you and show you love and
support. Wingding Sign works because I
have phenomenal, talented, partners that
are family, Jake and Candace Churchwell
and my hubby. Because our friends pour
down constant encouragement and
support. They share their knowledge and
their connections with us because they let
us love them through yard signs. Through
Wingdings, friends bring us business.
Customers have become friends, too, and
we are constantly reminded to live up
to what we offer… Fun… keep the fun,
keep the joy and never stop working for
what you want!
“
My father owned
his own welding repair
business. I learned English
at the tender age of six
and started to interpret for
my father ever since.
”
—Claudia Balderas Fountain
Claudia
Balderas Fountain
Bilingual Marketing Consultant, LLC
Nationality: Hispanic
Business Description: We connect the
need with the resource.
Education: Attended UCA. Studied
Spanish specializing in ESL Early Childhood
Development.
What have been some of the major
challenges you have faced in starting
and running your business?
Some of my personal challenges have
been staying relevant with technology,
content and consistency.
Where is your family originally from?
Monterrey, Mexico
Who influenced you to want to
become an entrepreneur?
That’s easy! Both of my parents. My
father owned his own welding repair
business. I learned English at the tender
age of six and started to interpret for my
father ever since. He taught me to work
for what I want, perseverance, dedication
and humility!As for my mom, she sold
Avon for over 15 years. She was so good
that she would win trips to Las Vegas
and Miami.
How do you see your culture
influencing your business?
Because I have so much love, respect and
admiration for our culture. We preserve
our language, and traditions and family
unity are #1. I get the best of both worlds
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where I can connect both markets for the
greater good.
How did you get where you are today,
and what helped you along the way?
A millionaire entrepreneur I will keep
anonymous told me three words that
changed my life: “I BELIEVE IN YOU!”
What piece of advice would you
give minority women who want to
become an entrepreneur?
Never give up, stay true to you! Peel back
the layers of life, find your pain, therein
lies your purpose and passion. Surround
yourself by like-minded people that you
aspire to be like and never stop learning.
Angela Barry
A&M cake designs LLC
Nationality: Perú
What have been some of the major
challenges you have faced in starting
and running your business?
I didn’t start like every other business.
I was new in Conway, a new mom,
and a Culinary Arts graduate when my
husband started touring full time. I started
taking orders at home for cakes from a
few friends. Word got out, and that is
how A&M cake designs was born. Very
small but with lots of love; there have
been growing pains. Finding information
on how to follow every regulation and
code, I would say, has been the hardest.
Where is your family originally from?
Lima, Peru
Who influenced you to want to an
entrepreneur?
In general my family from both sides.
We have always been business owners,
but my passion for cakes comes from my
mother and my grandmother, Rosa, who
has owned a cake decorating school since
1992.
How do you see your culture
influencing your business?
In Peru we are known for great food and
always love a good party. I love treating
each event for my clients as the special
occasion it is. I get fresh and quality
products and have a good cake recipe
at hand. If they want a different flavor,
I always research and develop it. I think
the Hispanic passion and pride for what I
do shows.
How did you get where you are today,
and what helped you along the way?
Being a 3rd generation cake designer
and learning at the feet of my
grandmother and mother: watching
them teach classes, develop recipes and
the pursuing a career in culinary arts
has given me a good solid base. The
varied needs of my clients challenge
me to stay creative, and I am always
learning new techniques. Most of my
business is by referral, and because of
that, this year I am being featured in
The Scout Guide Little Rock Volume 4, a
local publication dedicated to living
beautifully, living well, and living like
an insider in Central Arkansas featuring
excellent independently owned businesses
and business owners.
What piece of advice would you
give minority women who want to
become an entrepreneur?
Know your trade, recognize your
strengths and your weaknesses, and
ask professional advice in those areas.
Find your own style and personal touch,
there is a lot to choose from so be
original. Be involved in your community.
Networking is very important,
knowing other local business owners is
great and your best advertising will be
word of mouth.
Bhavana
from Studio B
Studio B - Eyebrow Threading
and Salon
Nationality: India
Nationality: I was born and raised in
India, but I have been in the USA since
1994 and I am a proud US Citizen.
What have been some major
challenges you have faced in starting
and running your own business?
A.First, it was hard for me to find
clients that wanted to do the eyebrow
threading. It was not very popular
in Arkansas.I lived about six years in
Southern California where people were
used to threading, and everyone knew
what it was. A big portion of my time
was setting up my own clients and
educating the clients.The other major
challenge of running my own business
was how to do things in business
like applying for a company, rules
and regulations of Arkansas board of
Cosmetology, place to start my business
and afford the rent and other costs,
furniture and POS system and finding
enough clients to ensure that I have
enough to cover all the costs.
Where is your family originally from?
My family is originally from a western
part of India.
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Who Influenced you to become an
entrepreneur?
I always wanted to do something on
my own. When I was in Southern
California, I worked at a salon where
we had high profile clients (some of
them were Hollywood actors). I realized
that I had good talent, and people
preferred to wait an extra 30 mins so
that they could get the service done
from me. At that time, I realized that
I can do everything on my own, but I
was lacking funds and afraid that I may
not survive. When I moved to Arkansas
after my marriage, I continued to do
the work on my own by renting chairs
at various salons to build my clientele.
Once I was successful at doing that, my
self-confidence increased. I later opened
Studio B in 2014.
How do you see your culture
influencing your business?
This is a tough question, but I will say
this, that in my culture you are taught to
work hard at anything you do.I saw my
mom and dad worked hard every day to
make ends meet. I have the same work
ethic. I also believe in good customer
service and good communication with
my clients. All of this was taught to me
at a very young age.
How did you get where you are today,
and what helped you along the way?
With a lot of hard work and determination.
This is what I wanted to do before
I got my cosmetology license. A lot of
people helped me get here, my spiritual
guru, my husband, and my clients who
helped spread the word by word of
mouth.
What piece of advice would you
give minority women who want to
become an entrepreneur?
I would say you need to understand
the business and ensure that you
like what you do. You also need to
understand that you will have to work
hard to achieve your goals in your
business.Start small and dream big.
Understand that you will not be able
to do everything at once, so prioritize
your tasks. Also, believe that you can
do the job just as good as anyone else.
Nirmaljit Kaur
Tour of India Restaurant
Nationality: Born in Punjab India.
What have been some of the major
challenges you have faced in starting
and running your business?
Language has been the biggest barrier
I have struggled with. When I first
started being an entrepreneur my kids
were young, and I struggled with after
school care. The kids would have to
come with me to work most of the
time or wait at school until late. Raising
a family while being a business owner
is hard work but so rewarding.
Where is your family originally from?
Punjab, India
Who influenced you to want to
become an entrepreneur?
My husband’s best friend, Gill. When
I came to United States I didn’t know
what to do as far as a career or what
path to take. Today I am successful
because of him and his family. His
advice and mentoring are what helped
me decide what I wanted to do and that
I wanted to become a business owner.
How do you see your culture
influencing your business?
Everyone in our culture works hard.
Most of my people come from families
that were farmers. Their ancestors
were hardworking people, it’s in our
blood to work hard and be successful.
How did you get where you are today,
and what helped you along that way?
My dad and husband. My dad used
to call me constantly from back home
and would always advise me to take
the opportunity I had in front of me. I
was in the United States of America,
and my possibilities where unlimited.
Both my dad and husband have always
guided me and kept me on a narrow
path. One thing both always told me
was not to lose focus on my children
and family, that they were my priority
and everything that I was doing was for
their future one day.
What piece of advice would you
give minority women who want to
become an entrepreneur?
Spend your money wisely. Don’t devote
your entire life to work, as there are
other things that are equally, if not more
important. For me it was my children.
Don’t deviate and stay guided. Create a
sustainable environment for your kids
and family.
“
Don’t devote your
entire life to work, as
there are other things
that are equally, if not
more important.
”
‐Nirmaljit Kaur
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the arts
Arkansas Shakespeare
Theater Season Reveal Party
The home of UCA President Houston and First Lady Jenny Davis
was the site of Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre’s Season Reveal
Party, where over 100 people gathered to hear the announcement
of AST’s 13th season of professional theatre. The shows
will run June 7-July 7, 2019 with performances of Shakespeare’s
raucous comedy The Comedy of Errors, his complex and intriguing
Macbeth, the beloved musical Guys and Dolls, and a family adaptation
of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet that will be presented in
Reynolds Performance Hall and also will tour around the state. The
season will take place in Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall on
the University of Central Arkansas campus and in front of McAlister
Hall across from the UCA President’s home.
Partygoers enjoyed abundant hors d’oeuvres, live music, and an
art show and sale by local artist and UCA alum John Kushmaul.
About halfway through the evening, the season was revealed, as
AST actors performed bits of the shows for an eager audience.
“Looking towards my eighth year as the artistic leader of Arkansas
Shakespeare Theatre, I wanted to have a repertory season that
was exciting and fresh, that truly allowed the productions to be
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viewed in dialogue with each other, and also one that would
capture audiences’ imaginations and challenge them to think
about their lives. I think these four shows do just that,” said
Producing Artistic Director Rebekah Scallet. Scallet selected the
productions based around the theme of fate and chance.
Actors, designers, and crew will arrive in Conway in early
May to begin the process of creating the four shows to play in
repertory. The Comedy of Errors will kick off the 2019 season
on the lawn of McAlister Hall on the UCA campus.
“With our outdoor venue, we hope that theatregoers in
Arkansas will recognize AST’s dedication for producing
exciting and accessible art for all ages,” said Dr. Mary Ruth
Marotte, AST’s executive director. “Our outdoor shows
have drawn huge crowds, and our audiences look forward
to the show and the entire experience of Shakespeare under
the stars.” The remaining productions will be performed at
Reynolds Performance Hall on the UCA campus, where AST
makes its home.
Marotte also revealed that the co-hosts for AST’s “Bard Ball,”
its fundraising gala, will be Lori Quinn and Brad Lacy. The
theme of the Bard Ball will be “Broadway in Conway,” with
Fergie L. Philippe of Broadway’s Hamilton tour as emcee and
featured performer. AST’s Bard Ball will be held in Reynolds
Performance Hall on February 9th, 2019.
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Tickets for the season go on sale in April, 2019. For more information
about all of the above, visit arkshakes.com or call 501-269-9428. To
book the touring production of Romeo and Juliet, contact Mary Ruth
Marotte at mrmarotte@arkshakes.com or call 501-269-9428.
Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre is the state’s only professional Shakespeare
company and is proud to make their home on the UCA campus.
Each summer, AST offers full productions of a range of Shakespeare’s
works, as well as other plays and musicals that help fulfill AST’s
mission to entertain, engage, and enrich the community.
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A SUMMER OF FATE AND CHANCE
JUNE 7 – JULY 7, 2019
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
“Hapless Aegeon, whom the fates have mark’d to
bear the extremity of dire mishap!”
A tragic shipwreck, two sets of twins divided at birth, mistaken
identities, and unrequited love combine in a perfect
Shakespearean farce. Fate brings Aegeon together with his
long-lost sons in the land of Ephesus and hilarity results.
Outdoors on the lawn at UCA
GUYS AND DOLLS: A MUSICAL FABLE OF BROADWAY
Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon · Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows
“Luck be a lady tonight!”
High-rolling gambler Sky Masterson never took a bet he
couldn’t win, until he met the no-nonsense Sarah Brown, a
mission worker set on saving the sinners of Broadway. The
audience wins in this delightful musical of love and luck!
Onstage at Reynolds Performance Hall
MACBETH
“If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me.”
Brave warrior Macbeth emerges victorious from battle to be greeted
by three witches who hail him as the future king of Scotland.
What follows is a dizzying descent into political machinations,
murder, and madness.
Onstage at Reynolds Performance Hall
FAMILY SHAKESPEARE: ROMEO AND JULIET
“O, much I fear some ill unlucky thing.”
The fighting families of Montague and Capulet put their feud before
their children’s happiness in Shakespeare’s classic tale of “starcrossed”
young love, reimagined for audiences of all ages in this
one-hour adaptation.
Reynolds Performance Hall. Also available to tour. E-mail contact@
arkshakes.com to bring Romeo and Juliet to your community!
arkshakes.com
Go draw aside the curtains and discover…
—The Merchant of Venice, II, vii
2019
SEASON REVEALED
A SUMMER OF FATE AND CHANCE
JUNE 7 – JULY 7, 2019
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
“Hapless Aegeon, whom the fates have mark’d to
bear the extremity of dire mishap!”
A tragic shipwreck, two sets of twins divided at birth, mistaken
identities, and unrequited love combine in a perfect
Shakespearean farce. Fate brings Aegeon together with his
long-lost sons in the land of Ephesus and hilarity results.
Outdoors on the lawn at UCA
GUYS AND DOLLS: A MUSICAL FABLE OF BROADWAY
Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon · Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows
“Luck be a lady tonight!”
High-rolling gambler Sky Masterson never took a bet he
couldn’t win, until he met the no-nonsense Sarah Brown, a
mission worker set on saving the sinners of Broadway. The
audience wins in this delightful musical of love and luck!
Onstage at Reynolds Performance Hall
MACBETH
“If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me.”
Brave warrior Macbeth emerges victorious from battle to be greeted
by three witches who hail him as the future king of Scotland.
What follows is a dizzying descent into political machinations,
murder, and madness.
Onstage at Reynolds Performance Hall
FAMILY SHAKESPEARE: ROMEO AND JULIET
“O, much I fear some ill unlucky thing.”
The fighting families of Montague and Capulet put their feud before
their children’s happiness in Shakespeare’s classic tale of “starcrossed”
young love, reimagined for audiences of all ages in this
one-hour adaptation.
Reynolds Performance Hall. Also available to tour. E-mail contact@
arkshakes.com to bring Romeo and Juliet to your community!
arkshakes.com
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Providing Real Estate Solutions Since Providing 1955 Real Estate Solutions Since 195
Conway Office: 1210 Hogan Lane 1107 Main Conway St., Office: Conway 1210 Hogan Lane
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profile
Where did you grow up and get your education?
I was born in New Jersey and moved to Greenbrier in
1996 and graduated from Greenbrier High School.
What brought you to Faulkner County?
When I got in the mortgage business I was located
in Little Rock and quickly knew I was in the wrong
county. I have too many friends and family here in
Faulkner County to be working anywhere else.
What do you love most about
working/living in Faulkner County?
I’ve spent the majority of my life in Faulkner County,
so it seems fitting that I stay close and help out the
community that I call home.
To what do you attribute your success?
I attribute my success to someone who took a leap
of faith and believed in me and my drive for success
that I have today.
Do you have hobbies you want to share?
My family and I spent lots of weekends at the baseball
fields watching our son play or just enjoying the game.
Tell us about your family.
My beautiful wife, LaDona is co-owner of Bleacher
Bling. They design and sell custom shirts for any
need or want that you might have. We have two
wonderful children, Mason, 13, who loves to play
sports and do anything in the outdoors, and Mattie,
10 who loves to play volleyball and take selfies...
John Simone
Eagle Bank Mortgage
Mortgage Loan Originator
“
So many people get told they cannot get
a home loan, but when they actually talk to the
right person they will more than likely fit into some
sort of program to help them get into a home.
”
—John Simone
What does the future hold
for you in Faulkner County?
I really believe I will spend the rest of my life in this
county. My wife, LaDona was born and raised in
Greenbrier and I do not think I will ever be able to
move her out of there and that is fine by me! The
schools are great, and our children like it here.
If you have one piece of advice for
someone just starting out, what would it be?
If I was to give any advice to anyone who wants
to go into the mortgage business, I would say that
you are not going to have an easy road. Rules and
regulations change nearly every day and you must
keep up with them. So many people get told they
cannot get a home loan, but when they actually talk
to the right person they will more than likely fit into
some sort of program to help them get into a home.
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truth on the go
Chasing Your Freedom
48 faulkner lifestyle | november 2O18
BY ANDREA LENNON
Picture it. I was sitting on my back
porch, preparing for my radio
program, and thinking about God’s
Word. I quickly turned to Psalm 119
because it’s my fave, go-to chapter for
knowing and following God’s Word.
I was reading the chapter and absolutely
struck by Psalm 119:32. “I run in the
path of your commands, for you have
set my heart free.” (New International
Version) Have you ever heard anything
so beautiful? I stopped reading and
started thinking. God’s Word provides a
path for us to follow. As we do, we run
in the commands found in the Bible. The
outcome? We are free—really free!
After reading Psalm 119, I opened my
journal and jotted down a few questions
that I need to ask and answer each day.
These questions give insight into my daily
pursuit, and if that pursuit is leading me
to spiritual freedom or spiritual bondage.
What are the things I tend to chase
that lead to bondage in my life?
• Approval or acceptance from people
• Feelings of being “good” and doing
“enough”
• Perfection in my performance which
leads to the never-ending cycle of
self-evaluation, regret, and fear
What are the things I need to chase
that lead to freedom in my life?
• A heart that longs for God
(Period. He is enough!)
• Eternal impact that can’t be
measured by human standards
or human outcomes
• Progression in my sanctification
process which is the idea of
becoming more like Jesus in the
way I think, act, and react
• A deep desire for God’s grace
because “I can’t” apart from Him
• Satisfaction in loving and serving God
in the secret places and spaces of life
As I looked at my starkly different lists,
I thought about my focus. Who am I
looking to and what am I looking for
during my day? The answer has to be
Jesus. Only Jesus!
How about you? How are you doing
when it comes to chasing your freedom
by running in the commands of God?
Each day we have the chance to run
hard after Him. As we do, we will
turn from self-reliance to desperate
dependence on Jesus.
Today find a verse of scripture in the
Bible that helps you focus on Jesus.
Maybe the verse helps you deal with
a sense of regret about your past or a
sense of fear about your future. Maybe
the verse reminds you that God loves
you and has a plan for your life. Maybe
the verse helps you deal with a secret
sin or calling that is scary to imagine.
Once you find your verse, memorize it,
claim it, speak it out loud, share it with
your friends, post it on social media or
your refrigerator. Then... start running!
“
I run in the path of
your commands, for you
have set my heart free.
”
—Psalm 119:32
Andrea Lennon: An “on the go” kind of girl who loves Jesus, Andrea’s life
calling is to teach women to know the truth, live the truth, and share the
truth. Her passion is honest conversation about the topics that drive our
lives and how we can weather the storms through the love and power of
our Lord and His Word. Connect with Andrea at AndreaLennonMinistry.org.
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eauty
Invest in Your Skin
Skin Peel Benefits
A safe, non-toxic chemical solution is applied to
your skin that gently polishes or resurfaces the skin,
removing the damaged top layers. Your skin will be
noticeably smoother and fresher looking. A chemical
peel reduces signs of sun damage, dull and uneven
skin tone, scars, pigmentation, acne and enlarged
pores, and improves skin texture and condition by
removing dead and damaged skin cells. Not only
will your skin will be brighter and clearer, a chemical
peel also stimulates the growth of healthy skin cells
and collagen production to reveal younger looking
skin. Additionally, a skin peel penetrates the skin
to smooth rough texture and discoloration. There
are a range of skin peels designed to treat specific
skin conditions and types. Skin peel treatments
are tailored to suit individual clients’ skin type and
condition to achieve the best possible results.
Microdermabrasion Benefits
A microdermabrasion facial has many benefits,
and you will be able to take advantage of all of
these when you visit Studio SKIN. No preparation
needed – because it can be used directly on
skin without any preparation, it is a convenient
treatment you can enjoy whenever it suits your
schedule. Instant results – as soon as you walk
out of the clinic you will be able to notice the
difference in your skin. It is fast-acting, and you
will not have to wait days before you see the
difference. Comfortable and painless – some skin
treatments may lead to mild discomfort, but a
microdermabrasion facial is completely painless.
One of the great things about microdermabrasion
is it can be used on any skin type. Improves
absorption of high-tech skincare products.
Although even a single treatment of microdermabrasion
will leave you noticing the difference
immediately, for best results consider multiple treatments.
The benefits of ongoing treatment include:
Clean pores – no more clogged pores because
ongoing microdermabrasion treatment will leave
your skin smoother and healthier. New skin cells
– with regular microdermabrasion facials your skin
cells will be replaced with new, healthy ones that
make your skin look and feel better. Smoother skin
– enjoy much smoother skin free from blemishes
and fine lines when you get multiple treatments.
Reduced scarring – if you suffer from acne scarring,
a regular microdermabrasion facial treatment can
significantly help reduce the appearance of scarring.
Microneedling Benefits
Microneedling uses small needles to cause tiny
punctures in the skin. These small contact points
encourage the body to create a wound healing
response and renew the skin cells. As your skin
repairs, production of collagen and elastin is
triggered to give an almost immediate plumping
effect. It also helps tackle other skin damage such as
scarring, dark marks, sun damage and aging.
Microcurrent and its Benefits
Microcurrent is a low level of electrical
current that mirrors the body’s own natural
current. Its proven and accepted properties
and potential range of applications from
wound healing, muscle rehabilitation, macular
degeneration, to lymphodema continue to
assist medical practitioners with amazing
results. The intended use for the Bio-Ultimate
Platinum device is to aid in the battle of
anti-aging by diminishing the appearance of
fine lines and wrinkles, improving texture and
appearance of skin, re-educating and toning
BY ANGELA JACKSON
facial muscles, and reducing the overall visual
appearance of aging. A popular non-invasive
service that gives you the freedom to attain
anti-aging goals without the recovery,
downtime, and expense of surgeries.
This low level of electrical current (500
microamperes) works in harmony with the
body’s natural healing processes. At a cellular
level, microcurrent stimulates activity in
the cell to create massive amounts (a 500%
increase) of adenosine tri-phosphate (ATP),
known as the “energy of life”. ATP drives
several biological processes including muscle
contraction/re-education and protein (collagen
and elastin) synthesis. Facial toning is achieved
through muscle re-education, working a
muscle from its origin and insertion inward
to shorten slackened muscles (such as in the
cheeks or forehead), and working from the
belly outward to lengthen contracted muscles
(such as the muscles that pull the corners of the
mouth downward). Microcurrent also offers
specific iontophoresis which allows superior
penetration of serums into the skin. Benefits
include improved muscle tone in face and neck,
lifted jowls and eyebrows, skin exfoliation, sun
damaged treatment, increased product penetration,
and reduced wrinkles and fine lines.
Angela Jackson, Licensed
Aesthetician, offers
microcurrent facials and
other anti aging facial
treatments at Studio SKIN
in downtown Conway.
1315 North St, ste 102
Downtown Conway
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We have different looks, likes and loves!
Who you are matters......You are no regular Girl!
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faulkner fam
PHOTOS BRANDY STRAIN-DAYER
Our Faulkner Fam:
the Bledsoe Family
Your Names
Adam & Amanda Bledsoe,
Hunter (age 6, kindergarten Wooster)
and Audrey (age 10, 5th grade Wooster)
Where are you from?
Adam: Faulkner County after serving
in the military and attending Harding
University in Searcy
Amanda: Atkins, AR – I’m a native
Arkansan and proud of it!!
Where do you work?
Him: THV 11
Her: Bledsoe Chiropractic Clinic
How did you two meet?
The Lord has a funny sense of humor!
We met on a faith-based website in
2002. It was destiny! We had a long
distance relationship while Amanda
was in chiropractic school in Kansas
City and Adam was at Harding in
Searcy. We spent every other weekend
together and spent a LOT of time on the
phone. We got to know each other very
well that way and shared an important
bond in our faith. We married in 2004
in Searcy on the campus of Harding.
The rest is history!
How long have you lived here?
We moved back to Arkansas in 2005
with no job but chose to buy a house
in Conway! After a couple of jobs,
Amanda ended up here and has happily
worked/lived here ever since! We
enjoyed being in Conway until 5 years
ago then moved out to the county,
north of Wooster in Greenbrier school
district. Our family, including a rescue
dog Bo, barn cat/house kitty, Pickles
and two free range chickens enjoy the
wide open space and nature!!
If you had to live somewhere else
in the world where would it be?
Him: Honestly I’m happy right where I
am. Some of me wishes I had a home in
Ohio where I’m from. More than half
of me is super glad to be here! I’ve never
been anywhere else that I’d like to live
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Wild River Country or just hanging
out at the house. We’re pretty easily
entertained, like the simple life and
enjoy each other (most of the time!!)
Describe parenting
in one sentence:
Him: Love & consistency is key
Her: Trying to keep them alive and
from killing each other, and stay sane
through it!! (Audrey says are you sane
through anything??!!)
When you get a date night
where do you go?
Walmart. Can’t beat shopping alone.
Once we spent our anniversary at Taco
Bell and another time at Sam’s. We’re so
thankful and easily entertained on the
rare chance we don’t have work or kids!
When you shop local (for fun) what
stores are always on your list?
Him: Conway Farm & Home Supply,
OK Corral (jeans and boots for the
whole fam!! Love their sweet staff!!)
Her: Golden Girls (NEW & GREAT!!),
The Kitchen Store (dangerous even on
a short lunch break!!), and my neighbor
that I can ride my bike to–Wilkinson’s!!
“
We’re honored and privileged to be a part of Faulkner County. Our
main goal is to love our neighbor better than ourselves. We could live
anywhere in this great country and we chose to live right here in Faulkner
County. We Love You! We hope you have the best day of your life!
”
—Adam & Amanda Bledsoe
not just visit – New Mexico was nice,
Northern California.
Her: I always thought I’d live further
away from home (Atkins) and
researched a lot of colleges and then
went to Kansas City for school. After 3
years there, I was missing the beautiful
Natural State. We love to camp and
Arkansas is very hard to beat for our
lakes, state parks and trees!! I’m not a
fan of flat (surprise with this head of
hair!!) So I’m with Adam, here is just
fine with me! I really want to go to
Costa Rica, but for now can’t say I’d like
to live there!!
Favorite thing to do as a family?
Going on trips together such as quick
trips to Silver Dollar City in Branson,
What do you love most
about living in this community?
Him: The ability to connect and feel
like you’re making a difference through
a variety of nonprofit charity events,
church at Robinson and Center Church
of Christ and the social scene.
Her: The small town feel even in a town
of 60k. I have to pinch myself when I go
to big events as a small town girl (pop.
3,000) and know LOTS of people. I don’t
just know them but call them friends
and enjoy living, working and raising a
family together here. We feel so blessed
by such a supportive community that
we see everyday in our business and any
charity we partner with.
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health
What is Sinusitis?
Sinusitis is an infection, inflammation,
or swelling or the sinuses and nasal
cavity. The sinuses hollow spaces in the
bones surrounding the nose and eyes. Sinus
infections typically include cloudy or colored
discharge from the nose accompanied by
nasal congestion or facial pain/pressure. Other
symptoms can include fever, cough, reduced
sense of smell, and upper tooth pain.
Sinus infections can be caused by viruses,
bacteria, or fungi. A viral infection has
symptoms similar to a bacterial infection, but
generally improve within 10 days. A bacterial
sinus infection is typically more severe and
can last a longer period of time. An acute
bacterial sinus infection typically fails to
improve over 10 days or suddenly gets worse
after an initial period of getting better. A
chronic sinus infection is when the symptoms
last for greater than 12 weeks. A fungal
sinus infection is typically a chronic infection
associated from mold or yeast. There are also
other causes of sinusitis, such as upper tooth
infections and exposure to nasal irritants
such as wood dust or smoke.
How do you diagnose sinusitis?
A healthcare provider can typically
diagnose a sinus infection through a medical
history and exam. This includes noting
which symptoms are present and for how
long. Other conditions can seem like a sinus
infection, but in fact be something else.
For example, facial pain or headache with
minimal accompanying nasal symptoms is
often not a sinus infection. Dizziness is not
typically associated with sinus problems.
There are several physical findings associated
with sinusitis as well. These include
swelling or inflammation in the nasal cavity,
nasal or sinus drainage, or even nasal polyps.
Ear, Nose, and Throat physicians will
commonly use a nasal endoscope to examine
further back in the nasal cavity and sinuses.
Finally, a CT scan can be ordered to look
inside the sinuses and will usually confirm
the diagnosis or help determine if surgery
would be indicated.
How do you treat sinusitis?
The best course of action for acute sinusitis
is “watchful waiting” for the first 10 days.
Most symptoms will resolve over that time,
especially if they are from a viral infection.
Medications to control symptoms include
nasal saline, over-the-counter pain relievers,
decongestants, and nasal steroid sprays.
For symptoms extending beyond 10 days,
antibiotics with or without steroids are
commonly prescribed.
Chronic sinusitis is treated differently from
acute sinusitis, especially if nasal polyps are
present. This usually includes treatment of
any underlying problem such as allergies or
nasal irritants. Mainstays of therapy include
nasal steroids, antihistamines, and nasal
rinses. Antibiotics or steroids are sometimes
used for worsening symptoms. If symptoms
persist, nasal procedures such as balloon
sinuplasty or sinus surgery can be considered.
These procedures both involve opening the
sinuses, allowing them to drain and ventilate
properly. Whereas medications address the
inflammatory aspect of sinusitis, procedures
address the “plumbing” aspect.
What are Balloon Sinuplasty and
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?
Balloon sinuplasty is a minimally-invasive
procedure that dilates or stretches the openings
to the nasal sinuses. Small balloons are placed
in the sinuses and then inflated, opening the
sinuses by fracturing the bone around the
openings to provide lasting benefits. The
balloons are then removed. Endoscopic sinus
surgery also expands the openings to the
sinuses, but does so by removing bone and
soft tissue with forceps or shavers. This is
typically used for more severe sinus problems
or when nasal polyps are present. Both balloon
sinuplasty and sinus surgery can be performed
in the office setting or operating room. It is
important to remember that neither are not a
cure for sinus problems, but only a tool to help
treat them. It is often necessary to continue
medications afterward to control nasal inflammation,
allergies, or polyps.
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Best Buddies Match Party
The Match Party at Conway High
School is our big kick off event
to get our friendship matches
revealed. This is where our members
will find out their buddy so they can
start hanging out and building a bond! It
is so much fun to get to see the buddy
pairs be complete strangers at the
beginning of the year and by the end
of the school year they know so much
about each other and even have their
own inside jokes and secret handshakes!
We chose the theme Superheroes
because we are all superheroes and
we all have our own superpowers!
It was a fantastic event thanks to our
decorations, food (thanks to Marcos
Pizza, Chick-fil-A, Julie’s Sweet Shoppe
& Bakery & Maggie’s Cookies), and
amazing members!
Top L-R: Alye Bell (Best Buddies Advisor),
Carlee Beene (Treasurer), Emily Babb (Best
Buddies Special Education Advisor). Bottom
L-R: Haley Tougas (Secretary), Catie Overton
(President), Sarah Mayo (Vice President)
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UCA OUTREACH:
NOVEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Information on all of the classes listed below can
be found at uca.edu/outreach
Nov. 2, WLN – First Friday Coffee
Women’s Leadership Network First Friday Coffee, 9-10 a.m.
at UCA Downtown. This is a free networking event.
Nov. 5 - 26, Cake Decorating Phase 3
Learn skills like tiered cakes, gum paste, fondant and more.
If you do not have basic fondant/cake decorating tools, they
can be purchased at local hobby and craft stores. This class
meets on Mondays at UCA Downtown.
Nov. 8, Healthy & Delish Meal Prep
Peter Nguyen has mastered the art of healthy, easy and
delicious meal preparation. In this hands-on class, you make
vegan curry and spring rolls and a Vietnamese sweet chili
veggie side dish. This class will be at UCA Downtown.
Nov. 10. Office Fitness and Flexibility 101
Excessive amounts of sitting is not good for the human body.
Karl Lenser will demonstrate a variety of exercises that can be
performed in the office that will enhance flexibility and reduce
the risk of developing back pain. This class will be held on the
UCA campus in the Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center
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Nov. 15, Empowering Partnerships
Women’s Leadership Network event. This is a free event at
UCA’s Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center. Women will
learn how to leverage partnerships for the benefit of all.
Nov. 15 & 16, Smart Recycling
Learn the ins and outs of the recycling industry. Conway’s
recycling educator will discuss acceptable items, current trade
news and answer your sanitation questions. This is a free
class and will be held at the Brewer-Hegeman Conference
Center on the UCA campus.
Nov. 26 - 29, Intro to ArCA
If you’ve ever wondered if software development is the
career for you, this course could answer your questions. It’s
a low-risk way to determine 100% if you should make the
move. Students will get a taste of the three languages taught
in the full-time and part-time courses and the chance to talk
to the director, career advisors and alumni. All ages an skill
levels are welcome.
scene | heard
It’s Time to Start Packing!
What is Operation
Christmas Child?
The Samaritan’s Purse
project, Operation Christmas
Child collects shoebox gifts—
filled with fun toys, school supplies and
hygiene items—and delivers them to children
in need around the world to demonstrate
God’s love in a tangible way. For many of
these children, the gift-filled shoebox is the
first gift they have ever received.
Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child,
the world’s largest Christmas project of its
kind, has collected and delivered more than
157 million shoebox gifts to children in more
than 160 countries and territories.
In 2018, Operation Christmas Child hopes
to collect enough shoebox gifts to reach
another 11 million children in countries like
Peru, the Philippines, Rwanda and Ukraine.
Nearly 11 million shoebox gifts were
collected worldwide in 2017, with more than
8.8 million collected in the U.S. The Area
Goal is 16,017 gift-filled shoeboxes.
How Can YOU Help?
Conway and the surrounding communities
have been participating in the collection of
these shoebox gifts since 1999. Scores of
churches, groups, teams, classes, businesses,
families and individuals from our local
community have contributed thousands of
boxes since 1999.
The community is invited to join in this
gift giving ministry. 2018 Collection Week is
November 12th-19th. The drop-off location
this year is 1051 Hogan Lane (Fellowship
Bible Church). Drop-off hours are 10-2
Monday-Friday, with additional hours from
7-9 p.m. Wednesday, 10-12 Saturday, 1-6
Sunday, and 9-12 the last Monday.
What Do You Pack In A Shoebox?
Anyone can pack a shoebox. Individuals,
families, churches and groups fill empty
shoeboxes with school supplies, hygiene items
and fun toys, such as dolls or soccer balls.
Do Not Include candy; toothpaste; used or
damaged items; war-related items such as toy
guns, knives or military figures; seeds; chocolate
or food; liquids or lotions; medications or
vitamins; breakable items, such as snow globes
or glass containers; or aerosol cans.
Remember!
The Go Store is a one-stop location in
downtown Conway where you can find
quality items at discounted prices for your
Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts!
The GO Store is located at 807 Court Street in
Conway, AR
The GO Store Mission: To offer quality
merchandise at discount prices to individuals
and groups wishing to pack shoeboxes to
benefit Operation Christmas Child and
to make items cheaper and more accessible
- allowing those packing to send
more shoeboxes for the same amount of
money; therefore, increasing their impact in
spreading The Gospel and making disciples
of the nations. You can get more details
online at www.conwaygostore.com.
More information on what to include and
what not to include in your shoebox can be
found at samaritanspurse.org/occ. Operation
Christmas Child suggests a shipping donation
of $9. Shipping donations can be made
online on the Samaritan’s Purse website by
clicking on the Follow Your Box tab to receive
a tracking label to discover its destination.
“This is an exciting week that we plan for all
year. We love seeing the faces and hearing the
stories of the people who donate shoeboxes
each year and we count it as such a privilege
to share these gifts with these children in
desperate situations!” said Dawn Wilson,
Arkansas River Valley Area Coordinator.
For information in addition to the website,
contact Dawn Wilson at 501-269-0434.
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Pink Night with the CHS Lady Cats
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United Way CEO Luncheon
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Board of Realtors
Annual Picnic
The Faulkner County Board of
Realtors recently held their annual
picnic in front of their office at the
downtown plaza. Realtor members,
their affiliates, and downtown neighbors
were all invited to attend. Simmons
Bank provided hotdogs and hamburgers
for the event. Friends of the Faulkner
County animal shelter had pets available
for adoption that day and collected pet
food and supplies. The FCBOR collected
monetary gifts from members and
presented the Friends of the FC animal
shelter with the funds they collected.
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United Way of Central Arkansas
Gets Ready to Trot for a Cause
SUBMITTED PHOTOS
The United Way of Central Arkansas
(UWCA) plans to impact the community
by encouraging activity with families at
the 4th Annual 2018 Turkey Trot 5K fun
run, walk & wheelchair accessible race.
This year UWCA is adding a Gobble
Wobble race, a 1-miler for children 10
and under before the 5K. The event race
is set to take place on Thanksgiving Day,
November 22nd. The Gobble Wobble will
take place at 8am and the Turkey Trot 5K
will take place at 8:30am at Centennial
Valley Event Center. Funds raised with the
race will support over 33 programs within
23 non-profit agencies in Faulkner, Perry
and Van Buren Counties in the categories
of education, health and financial stability.
There are many cities around the U.S.
who have made the “run” or “walk” a
Thanksgiving Day tradition, which is a
goal for UWCA. All participants will also
be giving “thanks” by helping Healthier
Lifestyles through the Boys & Girls Club,
Home Delivered Meals for the Faulkner
County Council on Aging, the Food Bank
at CAPCA, and many more life-changing
community programs.
“Elite runners, joggers, and walkers
will enjoy the course through Centennial
Valley Country Club neighborhood, which
is flat, fast and flows through a welcoming
neighborhood,” said Tom Anderson, the
chairperson for the event.
“We want everyone to join us for the
fitness before the feast,” Maret Cahill
Wicks, Executive Director of UWCA
stated. “We are expecting a great crowd
and continue to receive so much support
from the community,” Wicks added.
Conway Regional Health System will be
presenting our Turkey Trot 5k & Gobble
Wobble 1-mile race this year, along with
our wonderful Foundation Partners;
Conway Corporation, Nabholz, TriTechne,
Adcock Family Foundation, Bank OZK,
Centennial Bank, Farris Agency, First
Service Bank, Trinity Development
Corporation and Virco. Our race sponsors
include; Crain, Kimberly Clark, Bledsoe
Chiropractic, Ad Graphics, Cross Creek
Sandwich Shop and Julie’s Sweet Shoppe,
but we are still reaching out to companies
for sponsorships. Sponsoring the Turkey
Trot is a great opportunity to get your
organization’s information out to hundreds
of people. We expect 1000 runners and
at least 200 spectators. You can have the
chance to get your logo put on the back
of your Turkey Trot T-shirt, social media
shout-outs, and your promotional items in
the race bags. This event takes place right
before Black Friday and Small Business
Saturday, so this is a prime opportunity to
put a coupon or flyer about your sales or
products in our race bags. You don’t want
to miss this opportunity! Please let us
know if you are interested! UWCArk.org/
turkey-trot-sponsorship
Those interested in signing up can visit
the website at UWCArk.org/turkey-trot or
stop by the office located at 1110 W. Oak
St in Conway to pick up a registration
form. Individuals interested in information
on how to volunteer can also visit the
website, UWCArk.org, or call the office at
501-327-5087.
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It’s Not a Job
BY DREW SPURGERS
PHOTOS BRANDY STRAIN-DAYER
If you’ve dined at Stoby’s in the last 30
years, there are a couple of familiar faces you’ll
recognize – and probably have a memory or
two to share about them. It’s quite likely that
Betty Sims is included in those memories.
Betty has been a server at Stoby’s for 34
years now. On September 19, she was awarded
the honor of “Best Server in Arkansas” by the
Arkansas Hospitality Association. I met with
Betty at Stoby’s to talk about her award, and to
find out what she thinks makes someone the
best server in the state.
Servers are nominated for the award by
their bosses or co-workers. Nominations
are submitted in essay format, explaining
why someone should be considered. David
Stobaugh, owner of Stobys, nominated Sims.
He approached her to ask some questions
and just told Sims “I’m working on a project.”
Sims explained to me how she felt when she
found out she was nominated: “Oh, it was so
kind. Just so generous. I was honored.”
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The winner of the award is not announced
prior to the banquet. The entrants all come
up to the front of the room to be recognized,
then return to theirs seats. The master of
ceremonies then starts to read the essay of
the winner. Sims said her co-workers started
to realize she’d won the award before she did.
“Well, they start reading the essay, and they
say front-of-house, then thirty-four years,
then drives forty minutes to work… I just
didn’t think anything of it, but my co-workers
started looking at me with these big smiles.
They said my name and everyone else at the
table stood up and I was so consumed I didn’t
even know to stand up. They told me ‘Betty!
Get up and go get your award!’”
“When I sat back down I looked at David and
said ‘David, that was so beautiful!’ He looked
at me and said ‘Well, Betty, it was the truth!’”
Betty has spent years developing strong
relationship with her customers. I asked
her how she did this. She smiled and said,
“in the morning, we just get close to our
customers. They’re not our customers, they’re
our friends. One time, we went to a funeral.
There was a group of us who called ourselves
the breakfast club. This gentleman knew he
was going to move to heaven, and he wanted
a sunrise funeral. The funeral home wouldn’t
do a sunrise funeral, but they’d do 7am. So all
of us breakfast club members went to the 7am
funeral. David knew stuff like that. I have a
group of seniors I play Skipbo with weekly.
One time, I went and helped flip a mattress
for someone. David just knew these stories.
You just see a need and you take care of it.”
Stoby’s has clearly undergone some changes
in the last few years (including a brand new
building). I asked Betty what she thought the
biggest change has been in the restaurant.
“Over the years, I think the community has
realized how generous David and Patti are.
They’ve started to see the generosity David
and Patti share with us every day. I remember
when I was 17 years old and couldn’t afford
furniture, David co-signed for me on a loan
at Kordsmeier. I’ve seen him do things for
different people over the years, and the
community has started to see that.”
I asked Betty how her job has changed
with the new restaurant. “Well, it’s a lot more
walking. I’ve just seen that as an opportunity
to get in better shape – hold on just a second.”
At this point, Betty got up to hug some
customers who were leaving and said “Y’all
come back in for breakfast! Love you, too!”
I asked Betty what some of her favorite
memories or things about her job were.
“I just really love seeing some of the third
and fourth generations. People bringing in
their kids who I waited on for a long time.
I just keep telling Debbie we’re going to
grow old together and be here in our walkers
waiting on tables.” (Debbie Patrom is another
long-time server at Stoby’s. She and Betty
lead the morning crew in front-of-house).
Of course, I had to know much cheese dip
Betty thinks she’s served up over the years.
After some quick math, she said “Oh my…
I’d say it’s got to be at least a million or more.
You know, I only catch about 3 hours at lunch,
so if I was here for dinner it’d be more. But it’s
got to be at least a million at this point.”
I asked Debbie what made someone the best
server in Arkansas. She said “It’s caring for the
customer. I just want to pamper. I want them
to have the best experience they can. You just
have to care about your customer.”
Knowing that she’s clearly made an impact
on Stoby’s and Conway, I asked Debbie if she
had any goals. She said “Oh, I’ve got at least
another 10 years in me. I just want to keep on
doing what I love and enjoying life!”
“
I just really love seeing
some of the third and fourth
generations. People bringing
in their kids who I waited
on for a long time.
”
—Betty Sims, Stoby’s
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