Faulkner Lifestyle September 2019 Issue

september 2019 

UCA Coaches ”Bear“ 

Down for New Season 

ALSO INSIDE: Educators; Haven‘s New Home; Back to School Simple Meals 

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ON THE COVER 6 

UCA FOOTBALL COACHES 

“BEAR” DOWN FOR A NEW SEASON 

EDUCATION 14 

LACY GLOVER‘S WINDING PATH 

EDUCATION 18 

GRACE SMITH, CONWAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 

COMMUNITY LIAISON COORDINATOR 

Jennifer Stanley, Andrea Lennon, Mary Ruth Marotte, Mary Etta Qualls, Xochilt Hawks, Detra Clark, Patrick Jamerson, Brandy Strain-Dayer, 

Lori Quinn, Drew Spurgers, Jackie Mahar, Shari Hoover, Colleen Holt, Linda Mars, Robin Stauffer, Leah Ashby, and Courtney Bordeaux 

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36 

64 

21 

55 

32 

COMMUNITY 21 

HAVEN HOUSE GETS A NEW FOREVER HOME 

EDUCATION 28 

THE SCIENCE BEHIND READING: 

UCA DYSLEXIA PROGRAM GARNERS 

NATIONAL RECOGNITION 

COMMUNITY 32 

SWIM, BIKE, RUN, RAIN & LIGHTNING 

EDUCATION 34 

ST. JOSEPH MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER, 

NICOLE GOOCH 

GOOD TASTE 36 

BACK TO SCHOOL SIMPLE SUPPERS 

REALTOR SPOTLIGHT 43 

TAMI MITCHELL-DAVIS, REMAX 

PET CARE 45 

IS HEARTWORM PREVENTION WORTH IT? 

BEAUTY 49 

HYDROFACIAL FOR BACK TO SCHOOL 

TRUTH ON THE GO 51 

DON’T GIVE UP! 

SCENE | HEARD 55 

THE SCENE AROUND FAULKNER COUNTY 

UCA OUTREACH FALL CLASSES 

OUR FAULKNER FAM 64 

THE COX FAMILY 

OUR PEOPLE 

PUBLISHERS / OWNERS 

Lori Quinn, Editor 

Brandy Strain-Dayer, Photography Director 

ART DIRECTOR 

Robin Stauffer 

ADVERTISING SALES 

Jackie Mahar 

Shari Hoover 

FEATURE WRITERS 

Jennifer Stanley 

Leah Ashby 

Colleen Holt 

FEATURE / FOOD WRITER / COPY EDITOR 

Leah Ashby 

FOOD ENTHUSIAST / CONTRIBUTOR 

Linda Mars 

FEATURE WRITER / ARTS CONTRIBUTOR 

Mary Ruth Marotte 

WELLNESS CONTRIBUTOR 

Detra Clark 

SPIRITUAL CONTRIBUTOR 

Andrea Lennon 

FITNESS CONTRIBUTOR 

Patrick Jamerson aka Dr. FiT 

TRAVEL CONTRIBUTOR 

Mary Etta Qualls 

CULTURAL COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTOR 

Xochilt Hawks 

EDUCATION CONTRIBUTOR 

Lindsey Jones 

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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 15 years of invaluable 

experience in the magazine, marketing, and advertising 

industry that they will lend to this publication. 

Faulkner Lifestyle is pleased to welcome Shari Hoover as one of our 

advertising sales reps. She has lived in Conway for 23 years, starting 

and raising her family here. She has a Bachelor‘s Degree in Business 

Administration from Lyon College in Batesville. Prior to staying home with 

her sons, she was the Director of Administration for Goff & Associates in 

Little Rock. During her time in Conway, she has been active volunteering 

for United Way of Central Arkansas, Parent Teacher Organizations at the 

schools her sons attended, and various other charitable organizations. 

She and her family attend First United Methodist Church. Shari and her husband have 

recently become empty nesters and are enjoying a little travel and frequent trips to 

Fayetteville to visit her twin sons who attend the University of Arkansas. We are excited to 

have her join our team! 

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on the cover 

UCA Football Leadership (Left to Right): 

Offensive Coordinator and Quarterback Coach 

Ken Collums; Head Coach Nathan Brown; 

and Defensive Coordinator Chad Williams 

UCA Football Coaches ”Bear“ 

Down for a New Season 

BY JENNIFER STANLEY 

PHOTOS BY BRANDY-STRAIN-DAYER AND SUBMITTED PHOTOS 

The first hint of cooler air conjures thoughts of scarves, 

hot chocolate, hayrides, and, of course, football! As the 

University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Bears football 

team hits the stripes again, fans are gearing up their purple 

ang getting those “bear claws up.” 

The Bears worked tirelessly in the offseason in an effort to 

bring patrons the best games possible this fall. We had an 

opportunity to visit with UCA’s coaches to learn a bit about 

their work leading up to taking the field, as well as their 

expectations and hopes for the upcoming season. 

Nathan Brown 

Head Football Coach 

”While it may seem small, the ripple 

effects of small things is extraordinary,“ 

on his viewpoint going into the season. 

—Nathan Brown, Coach 

Nathan Brown began as head football coach in 2017, though 

he was certainly in familiar territory. He served as a volunteer 

coach and assistant wide receiver coach in 2009. He was the 

quarterback coach from 2010 to 2013, and he was offensive 

coordinator and quarterback coach from 2014 until 2017. 

Nathan is married to Jessica, and they have two children, 

Rylee, 6 and Luke, 5. 

How do you feel about your recruiting class? 

I truly believe we have brought in one of the most talented 

group of freshmen we have ever had. We have a great mixture 

of size and speed in this class. We brought in student athletes 

who care about school along with being great football players. 


at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. Coach Mark 

Sheridan left to be the defensive coordinator at Albion College. 

Taylor Reed left for a quality control job at Auburn University. 

I was fortunate enough to replace them with great men. Coach 

Chad Williams is our new defensive coordinator. He has a ton 

of defensive experience and played eight years in the National 

Football League for the Baltimore Ravens. I hired two former 

UCA football payers and graduates for the other two spots. 

Jacoby Walker will be our new running back coach, and Jacob 

Sisk will be our outside linebackers coach. 

Does being a high preseason pick for the Southland 

Conference add additional pressure or incentive? 

Preseason polls ultimately don’t mean anything. It is an honor 

to be chosen at the top of the league. It shows the consistency 

with our program and the culture we have built. I want to be 

on top in December when it matters. 

Coach Nathan Brown and his family 

Our coaches did a great job recognizing their talent and 

recruiting them and their families. We have a special thing 

going here at UCA. It is easy to recruit great student athletes to 

our university. We signed student athletes from seven different 

states across the south. 

How has social media impacted recruiting? 

I think social media is recruiting. Young people are always 

surfing social media sites for information and events. I think 

this is an area where we have done a great job promoting 

within our department to continue taking steps forward to get 

the best athletes. Young men want to be seen, and you can be 

seen faster than ever by using social media to your advantage. 

Several of your new players are from Faulkner County. 

Do you make an effort to recruit locally? 

I love keeping kids close to home. Keeping a young man and 

his family at home means more to them. They more than 

likely grew up watching the Bears play on Saturdays. There 

is also a good chance they have a family member or know 

someone who attended UCA. That makes them staying to 

play for us mean even more. 

How much turnover did you experience leading into 

this year? 

We lost three coaches to great opportunities. Coach Max 

Thurmond left to coach the special teams and linebackers 

What changes did you make this off-season to impact 

the upcoming season? 

We really turned up the details in everything we do. I want 

our guys to get every small thing right. We have gone as far as 

tying our shoes in the right manner. If we focus on the little 

details, the big and great things will be allowed to happen. We 

have a ton of talent on this roster. With everyone pulling on 

the same end of the rope, good things will happen. 

How has the game changed since you played at UCA? 

I feel like the athletes are bigger and faster. It seems every year 

some phenomenal athletes come into our program. It is hard 

to be a college football player. There is more asked of the 18 

to 22-year-old men than the average person can imagine. It is 

a year-round process and commitment, and it is something we 

take great pride in. 

Describe your approach to building relationships with 

your team and among your teammates. 

My whole approach is about genuinely caring for our players. 

If they know the head coach cares for them, they will care for 

each other. I want our players to see how it is done on a daily 

basis. I want to teach these young men not only to be great 

football players but great men when they leave here. We will 

grow academically, athletically, and socially in many ways 

over their four or five years here on campus. They know the 

three cores of our program are Respect, Sacrifice, and Service. 

If we can follow those three cores, great things will happen on 

and off the field. 

Players from Faulkner County: Breylin Smith, 

Reed Sadler, Michael George, and Austin Norris 

Student assistant coaches from Faulkner County: Tanner Loter, 

Reece Hammontree, Clayton Cullum, and Kollin Jordan 


The Bears‘ home opener is scheduled 

for September 14, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. 

They will take on Abilene Christian 

University. Grab your purple, put 

your bear claws up, and head to 

Estes Stadium for the game! 

Ken Collums 

Offensive Coordinator and 

Quarterback Coach 

”We must protect the football and 

protect number three, Breylin Smith. 

We‘ve got good enough players that if we 

do both of those things, we‘ll have a solid 

chance to win every game we play,“ on 

his viewpoint going into the season. 

—Ken Collums, Coach 

Ken Collums joined the UCA staff in December 2017, and this 

is his third time to coach the Bears. In fact, he began his career 

at UCA as a graduate assistant in 1996-1997. The offensive 

coordinator position is not new for Ken, having served in this 

position for 14 years at UCA and Abilene Christian University. 

He was also head coach at Abilene Christian University for 

five years. Ken and his wife, Robyn, have been married for 

23 years; they even met at UCA. They have two children; 

daughter Anna is a senior at Conway High School (CHS) and 

has committed to play beach volleyball at UCA. Son Layne is a 

sophomore at CHS where he is a member of the football team. 

Coach Ken Collum and his family 

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How do you feel about your offensive line going into a 

new season? 

We basically have most of the same guys back, with the addition 

of a transfer and some young guys with a lot of potential. 

Part of developing an offense is learning how your guys up 

front will fit into the pass/run schemes. Once you do that, 

you’re able to keep them in the best position to be successful 

in most scenarios. It’s a learning curve that coordinators must 

go through when you coach new people. You find their 

strengths and weaknesses and use that information to play to 

their strengths. They are a year and-a-half into this offense, 

and continuity always helps up front. We’ve got a good group. 

They are significantly ahead of where they were last year 

regarding their knowledge, experience, and endurance. That 

will allow us to be sharper and more creative with our game 

plans. Our guys are learning more and more how to work 

together and help each other against these good defensive 

fronts in our conference. 

You lost some experience at the wide receiver position. 

How do you feel the new group on campus will fill their 

shoes? 

I’m encouraged by the group of wide receivers we’ve got. 

They look good in practice, and I’ve found if you look good 

in practice on a consistent basis, you normally look good in 

games. We’ve got a good mix of both speed and smaller guys 

who create matchup problems because they are so shifty. I’m 

also encouraged about our tight ends. We like to use them in 

both the run game and pass game. Our guys can both block 

and catch passes, which causes issues for defenses. 

Nathan Brown has put together a great staff here at UCA. 

Excellent coaches and great men. We all understand we are in a 

profession that provides us the greatest single opportunity for 

influence in our society. We take that seriously. We work daily 

to develop quality student-athletes, but we’re also developing 

men who will impact our community through their leadership 

in their future homes and occupations. 


Coach Williams Played in NFL 

UCA Defensive Coordinator, Chad Williams played five 

seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played 

professionally for the Baltimore Ravens from 2002–2006, 

for the San Francisco 49ers in 2006-2007, and the 

Kansas City Chiefs in 2007. During his five years in the 

NFL, Williams played in 79 career games, six of which he 

started. He had 164 tackles and 9 interceptions. In addition, 

he scored three touchdowns, recorded 7 sacks, and 

deflected 25 pass attempts. 

Williams attended college at The University of Southern 

Mississippi, and graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor of 

Science in Coaching and Sport Administration, and is 

working toward a Master‘s of Science in Sport Management 

from Middle Tennessee State. 

Chad Williams 

Defensive Coordinator 

”Good is not enough. Every day in all that 

we do, we have to strive to get better; 

only through excellence can we achieve 

greatness,“ on his viewpoint going into 

the season. 

—Chad Williams, Coach 

Chad Williams joined the UCA staff in 2018. He is entering 

his ninth year of coaching, with previous coordinating stops at 

Valdosta State University and the University of West Georgia. 

He is thrilled to be on staff with Nathan Brown at UCA. 

2019 Football Coaches 

2019 Football Team 

With most of your defensive backfield returning, do you 

feel this will be the strength of your defense? 

Absolutely! Whenever you have three of the four returners 

from the previous season coming back with experience, that’s 

definitely a position of strength for us, and we are going to 

lean on those guys this year. 

With the increased passing in college football, how does 

that impact your defensive approach? 

Not much. In my opinion, football games and championships are 

won a certain way, and we can’t lose sight of that. We are going 

to continue focusing on stopping the run first, and when passing 

situations present themselves, we can defend that as well. 

What changes did you make in the off-season to impact 

the upcoming season? 

Following every season, we evaluate and analyze what we did 

well and what we didn’t do as well. Coming into 2019, we 

really made a point of emphasis of focusing on fundamentals and 

effort. I think our young men are doing a great job with that so far. 


education 

The staff at The Preschool 

at Second Baptist Church 

Lacy Glover, Director of 

The Preschool at Second Baptist Church 

Lacy Glover‘s Winding Path 

Led to The Preschool at 

Second Baptist Church 

“ 

One-hundred-percent this is where I was led, where I was called. 

I feel called to both education and to this job. We wanted to plug in 

more to the church — well this is plugged straight into the wall! 

” 

—Lacy Glover, Director 

The Preschool at Second Baptist Church 

BY COLLEEN HOLT 

PHOTOS BY BRANDY STRAIN-DAYER 

After a life of beauty, adventure and diverse careers, Lacy 

Glover has settled into a job that she was definitely 

destined to have – director of The Preschool at Second 

Baptist Church in Conway. 

Lacy grew up in south Arkansas in the small town of 

Hampton, just north of El Dorado. Her mother, Debbie 

Fleming, was a teacher; her dad, Steve Fleming, was a lay 

minister and later a full-time preacher for 19 years. This 

upbringing definitely instilled two calls in Lacy: one to study 

education and another to be involved in a church. Her current 

job seems to fill both calls with perfection. “Education just felt 

like an easy choice when choosing a college path,” Lacy said. 

After earning a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education 

from Ouachita Baptist University, Lacy transitioned into an 

exciting time in her life – a year serving as Miss Arkansas 

2004. “That really was the best job,” she said of being Miss 

Arkansas. “It is so fun, you get to meet people, and you see the 


entire state of Arkansas.” She now serves 

on the board of directors for the Miss 

Arkansas program. 

Lacy’s career path has taken a few twists 

and turns, beginning with a six-month 

adventure in New York as a job 

outplacement counselor specializing in 

resume building. “It was super fun, but 

I knew it was not my life’s career,” she 

said. “I said as a kid that I wanted to go 

to New York, but I love Arkansas. I love 

knowing my neighbors. It’s so fast paced 

in New York, and it wasn’t going to be 

my forever.” 

Her personal life also took a bit of a 

turn in 2004, as Hampton’s beauty 

queen was set up on a date with a 

handsome Conway man named Sam 

Glover. Lacy said if you’re single and 

you’re Miss Arkansas, everyone wants 

to set you up. “I went on so many blind 

dates that year. We met in August 2004 

but didn’t date until early 2005. Sam 

and I went on one date and I thought 

‘that’s it. Game’s over. He’s the one’. 

We were engaged in New York.” 

After having attended Second Baptist 

for about 10 years, Lacy and Sam began 

to pray about becoming more involved 

in the church’s ministries. The next day 

Lacy received a call saying the director 

of the childcare program was moving 

on to a full-time position elsewhere, 

and would she be interested in joining 

the church staff. Working full time for 

the American Heart Association in 

Little Rock, Lacy felt the stress of being 

a corporate fund-raiser, and she knew 

making the move to the church was a 

calling. She is now beginning her fifth 

year as director. 

A great advantage to Lacy’s church 

job has been the ability to have her 

girls – Kate, 9, and Caroline, 5 – in the 

program and near her. “The younger 

one has always come with me, and 

then I can be home with her on 

Mondays and Fridays. It’s a good 

schedule.” This school year, however, 

has brought a change – the youngest 

is now in Kindergarten. Lacy said she’s 

dealing OK with this development, but 

it does feel strange not having at least 

one of her children nearby. 

She said the preschool accepts children 

age 6 weeks to Pre-K, and the most 

students in any class at one time is 10. 

Overall, there are 50 to 60 total students 

at any time. Having two teachers per 

10 students allows for more individual 

Lacy and Sam Glover with their daughters, Kate and Caroline 

attention, which allows their parents to 

be assured that the children are being fed 

physically, spiritually and emotionally. 

“One-hundred-percent this is where 

I was led, where I was called. I feel 

called to both education and to this 

job. We wanted to plug in more to the 

church – well this is plugged straight 

into the wall!” 

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education 

Grace Smith, Community 

Liaison Coordinator for 

Conway Public Schools 

BY LINDSEY JONES 


Grace Smith was born and raised in 

San Pedro Sula, Honduras with a 

population of less than 700,000. 

She and her three siblings were enrolled 

in a K-12th bilingual school, thanks 

to her parents. Grace’s childhood was 

happy, loud, and fun. Until Grace moved 

to Arkansas, Honduras was home. 

After high school, she studied Psychology 

in undergrad. She knew she wanted to 

work with people and helping others. 

After college, she was offered a job in a 

bilingual school as the school psychologist. 

It was there that she discovered 

her true calling—she wanted to work in 

the education world. She pursued her 

Master’s Degree in Education and in the 

same school where she began, started 

teaching middle and high school students 

Psychology and Character Education. 

In 2008, a handsome southern man swept 

Grace off of her feet, and they were 

married. She moved to Arkansas with her 

husband Mark that summer. Grace began 

substitute teaching in Conway in 2010. 

A year later, she signed her contract with 

Conway Public Schools as the Community 

Liaison Coordinator. 

Mark and Grace have a sweet and 

charming first grade daughter, Gia, and 

a cuddly and adventurous preschool 

son, Ryan. For fun, their family enjoys 

being outdoors and attending New Life 

“ 

Language is not a barrier when you want to 

communicate that you TRULY care. Kids SEE that 

you care and they FEEL that you care. You can see 

their faces light up. When this happens, everything 

you have done has ALL been worth it. 

” 

—Grace Smith 

Church. Grace is also a board member 

for Conway Cradle Care. 

Grace says her journey has been 

fabulous. She gets to speak her beautiful 

native Spanish language every day while 

working with the “courageous, resilient, 

hardworking Spanish speaking families 

in this community.” Grace shared with 

me that she is blessed and honored to 

work with the fantastic team of teachers 

and school staff in this wonderful 

diverse district. “The CPSD staff are 

gracious and are always patient with 

me, as I work districtwide – serving all 

16 schools, preschool included.” Grace 

is constantly on the go, visiting all of 

the Conway campuses. She loves seeing 

teachers and staff genuinely care for our 

Conway kids each day. 

A typical day in the life of Grace 

Grace translates written documents for 

all schools. It is very important that all 

families receive communication from 

their child’s school they can understand, 

and Grace makes sure that our Spanish 

families get that information. She also 

provides verbal interpretation during 

conferences and different meetings. 

She makes sure families’ concerns 

are addressed: from small things like, 

folders being checked daily, to parents’ 

input and opinions heard during an 

important decision in a conference. It 

is Grace’s goal to make sure Conway 

Public Schools establishes a solid school 

and home relationship. Grace makes 

sure Spanish-speaking families have a 

voice and a say in their children’s school 

life. Grace loves to witness the love 

between a student and school staff, 

because it goes past language. 

What Grace wants you to know 

Language is not a barrier when you want 

to communicate that you TRULY care. 

Kids SEE that you care and they FEEL 

that you care. You can see their faces 

light up. When this happens, everything 

you have done has ALL been worth it. 

Work becomes challenging when 

children have limited resources and a 

difficult home life. “Conway is caring, 

and you see kindness demonstrated 

every day, everywhere – I am forever 

thankful for this,” she says. “From 

sending a parent or a student a positive 

note, a smile, a special sticker, a sweet 

hug, etc. It is the small things that “my” 

families love and keeps them involved 

in their children’s education life. I 

encourage everyone in this community 

to make a difference by spreading love, 

by being inclusive, and keep being kind 

and caring no matter what.” 

If you are a Spanish speaking family 

new to Conway, please be sure to 

reach out to Grace if you have not 

already. She wants nothing more 

than to help you settle into this 

wonderful school life that we 

have in here Conway, Arkansas. 

robin stauffer | owner & art director 

501.730.6725 | conway, ar 


community 

Haven House Gets 

a New Forever Home 

“ 

As proud of this new house as we are, 

it is definitely giving us a better vessel 

to work within, but the relationships are 

what truly make it a home ... our home. 

” 

–Marti Longing Jones, Haven 

BY COLLEEN HOLT 

PHOTOS BY C. NEUMANN – NEUMANN IMAGING 

After 33 years of building relationships 

with teenage girls in crisis, 

Haven completed a different 

type of building project – a beautiful 

commercial-grade facility that will meet 

the non-profit’s needs for years to come. 

“I approached the Counseling Associates 

Board of Directors (our supervising 

organization) with a presentation close 

to three years ago now about the need 

for a new home,” said Marti Longing 

Jones, director of Haven. “After much 

research, we embarked on Haven’s 

very first capital campaign to design, 

fundraise and build a 10,000-square-foot 

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home for teenage girls in foster care from 

around the state of Arkansas.” 

quite a bit larger than we initially intended, 

but we think completely worth it.” 

Painting by Vivian Griffith Noe 

“Haven is a 33-year-old program and we 

have made three older homes ‘work’ for us 

during our time, but we felt it was finally 

our time to build our ‘Forever Home.’ We 

broke ground on June 22, 2018 and moved 

in on July 29, 2019.” 

The spacious new facility includes 

private bedrooms, six bathrooms that 

will hold up to 14 residents, dining 

areas, study spaces, an exercise space, 

a laundry room, personal care and 

counseling areas, a conference room and 

staff reception areas. In addition, there 

are outdoor spaces with flowers, plants 

and recreation opportunities. 

Special care was taken when designing 

the home. Everything from color to floor 

plan was considered before and during 

construction. “We designed the main living 

quarters of this house to be fully open to 

each other. In the living/dining/kitchen 

area alone there is a place for TV watching, 

reading, art, exercise, meal prep and 

eating. This helps with supervision of the 

children in our care and also gives them 

the opportunity to be individuals in the 

activities they choose to do,” Marti said. 

Marti calls the kitchen “the hub of the 

home.” Not only is it fully modern and 

completely serviceable, it can be used 

for instructional purposes. “This dream 

kitchen has commercial appliances, 

quartz countertops, laminate cabinets and 

an abundance of counter prep space and 

storage,” she said. “Our teenage girls will 

be 18 soon and it is important for them 

to learn independent living skills such as 

meal planning, cooking and cleaning.” 

A first for Haven is the ability for each 

girl to have a private bedroom, which 

Marti says is “by far the favorite part of 

the house by the girls. They finally have 

a place that is just theirs with only their 

things. By doing this, it made our home 

Tranquil colors were used throughout on 

walls and accessories. Marti said the kids 

come from situations that might include 

trauma and abuse, “so color choices 

were very intentional. We wanted 

calming colors such as grays, blues and 

greens. All of the bright colors came in 

through pillows and rugs.” 

Marti says the new home was built by 

Conway and surrounding areas, and 

some very special folks donated bits and 

pieces that make the home complete. 

In addition, naming opportunities for 

the different rooms were offered in the 

capital campaign phase of the project. 

This initiative was a great success. 

“I knew as soon as we designed that 

floor-to-ceiling fireplace that I wanted a 

Vivian Griffith original hanging above it. 

I also knew that I didn’t have the money 

for a Vivian Griffith original,” she said. 

“When I contacted her she didn’t think 

a second thought about donating such 

a huge piece to our home, even having 

her husband Steve, another long-time 

supporter of Haven, hand build a canvas 

for her since it was such a large piece. It 

was the calming centerpiece to the room 

that I dreamed it would be.” 

Adding a bit “of fun and whimsy” to 

the home are three dog paintings by 

Wendy Norris. “This is kind of a funny 

story. We have a huge white shiplap 

wall in our dining space and I knew 

I needed something cool there but I 

just couldn’t figure out what. Wendy 

posted a painting on Facebook of a dog 

she had painted and as soon as I saw it, 

I knew. I did not know Wendy but that 

did not stop me from contacting her. 

I think I said something like ‘I know 

you do not know me, but I need three 

huge dog paintings in like three weeks 

and I don’t have any money.’ And 

believe it or not, she did not hang up 

Paintings by Wendy Norris 


scene | heard 

from floors, paint colors, hardware and 

so much more. Emily and I pulled in 

different people as we needed to, such 

as Jill Turner with LPS for lighting. I very 

much wanted to add a little bit of ‘girly’ in 

this house and we did that with lighting, 

especially in the kitchen and living areas. 

The two chandeliers in the living/dining 

room were a big hit with the girls.” 

When time drew close for the grand 

opening, Joanna Nabholz stepped up to 

the plate to help with finishing touches. 

“She pretty much took off an entire 

week of work before our grand opening 

and helped me get last-minute furniture 

donated, shop, pick out accessories, 

hang everything, and so much more. I 

would not have made it without her.” 

Marti said Robert Anthony “outdid 

himself” on the outside. “He gave the 

most gorgeous hanging baskets of 

flowers for our front porch including 

large ferns, and our side porch is full of 

even more flowers. In my opinion, he 

turned the outside from a house into 

a home. He comes every other day to 

water them, too. It’s like he doesn’t trust 

me not to kill them!,” she laughed. 

A GoFundMe page raised a little over 

$5,000, which helped provide the special 

touches throughout the living spaces. “I was 

still hanging mirrors in the bathrooms when 

people started showing up for the grand 

opening. It was a whirlwind trying to pull 

it all together but I could not be happier 

how it turned out,” she said. “I finally took 

a deep breath after the open house was 

over. I just wanted everyone to be proud of 

where they had put their money and their 

time. I was overjoyed and emotional by the 

turnout at the grand opening and received 

nothing but amazing feedback about the 

home. That was a great day.” 

With the completion of the home, a 33-year 

dream has definitely come to fruition. But 

perhaps what was truly built are stronger 

relationships amongst the residents, the 

staff, and a caring community. 

“We now have a home that is new, 

clean, modern, safe, and a place that the 

children in our care can feel proud to 

live. I asked a past resident who toured 

the home for the first time what she 

thought about it, and what she said will 

stay with me forever. ‘It’s absolutely 

beautiful but no walls, paint colors or 

accessories made Haven a home for me, 

it was the people that cared for me here 

every single day that made it my home’. 

“As proud of this new house as 

we are, it is definitely giving us a 

better vessel to work within, but the 

relationships are what truly make it a 

home … our home.” 

“ 

With the completion of the home, a 33-year dream 

has definitely come to fruition. But perhaps what 

was truly built are stronger relationships amongst 

the residents, the staff, and a caring community. 

” 

–Marti Longing Jones, Director, Haven 

on me! Wendy came to Haven the next 

day and by the time she had left, had 

offered to donate all three paintings 

and try her very best to have them 

finished by open house even though 

she was leaving for vacation the very 

next day. She and her brothers came 

and hung them the night before open 

house. They are one of my favorite 

things in the house.” 

Others who helped with the project 

include Emily Ferris of Sowell Architects, 

Haven board president Joanna Nabholz, 

and Jill Turner of LPS lighting. “A lot of 

people have asked me who our interior 

designer was. I take this as a huge 

compliment since we didn’t have one.” 

Marti said Emily Ferris “went above and 

beyond helping me pick out everything 

Several businesses also donated to the 

cause, especially when it came to furniture. 

“We ordered most of our furniture 

from Virco. Virco gave us an amazing 

$15,000 donation in furnishings. We 

ordered several couches and chairs, 

bar stools, dining room furniture and 

all of our office furniture from them,” 

Marti said. “We had the sectional couch 

in the TV watching and video game 

area donated by H3 here in Conway, 

mattresses and box springs donated 

by Bedding Mart and The Mattress 

Store, and some amazing Haven board 

members donated headboards, sheets 

and comforters. I hesitate listing names 

and businesses because there are just 

too many. I couldn’t possibly list 

everyone that touched this home. We 

are so blessed.” 

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UCA Staff Comprehends 

the Science Behind Reading 

Dyslexia Program Garners National Recognition 

BY: JENNIFER STANLEY 


According to Understood.org, 

“Dyslexia is a lifelong condition 

that makes it difficult for people 

to read…Dyslexia is mainly a problem 

with reading accurately and fluently.” 

Experts believe as many as one in five 

people struggle with some degree of 

reading difficulty. Without proper intervention, 

dyslexia can lead to a lifetime of 

repercussions. In fact, according to Tim 

Conway, “Approximately 80 percent of 

the children in the juvenile justice system 

have learning disabilities.” 

The science of teaching reading is 

currently hotly debated across the 

country, with grassroots organizations 

calling for change. Arkansas is nationally 

recognized as a literacy leader. Specifically, 

the University of Central Arkansas 

(UCA) has garnered positive attention 

for its MSE in Reading program and 

its Arkansas Dyslexia Endorsement for 

grades kindergarten through 12. 

“Arkansas is at the forefront when it 

comes to reading instruction. At a recent 

conference, Dr. Louisa Moats even 

commented that she is always asking 

people, ‘Have you heard what is going 

on in Arkansas?’ The Arkansas Department 

of Education (ADE) has been 

wonderful in providing resources and 

access to these leaders in the field,” says 

Dr. Amy Thompson, Program Director 

and Advisor. 

She adds, “UCA has played a pretty large 

role in this. We changed the curriculum 

several years before legislation was 

passed, because our faculty knew what 

was going on in the research. UCA 

is unique in that the department that 

houses the dyslexia endorsement is the 

Department of Elementary, Literacy, 

and Special Education, so we have 

early elementary voices combined with 

literacy voices combined with special 

education voices. This combination is 

what makes us so successful. We can 

work together as a faculty to use our 

combined knowledge to create the best 

programs possible. In addition, we have 

faculty who were and still are directly 

involved in the legislation, especially in 

the writing of the original law.” 

These faculty members were adamant 

that Arkansas children have access to 

appropriate instruction and intervention, 

and they made it happen. “Many of us 

helped in the rewriting of the literacy 

program, myself and our current literacy 

faculty included, but we have to give 

credit to Dr. Tammy Benson, Dr. Donna 

Wake, and Mrs. DeeDee Cain for writing 

the initial accreditation report. Then the 

magic happened, and this all began to 

fall into place. Since then, we have been 

tweaking, adjusting, rewriting, changing, 

and making better our educator preparation 

program,” says Dr. Thompson. 

Dr. Thompson and Ms. Lisa Herrington 

currently teach in UCA’s dyslexia 

program. They also teach in the MSE 

program along with Dr. Shoudong Feng. 

Dr. Janet Filer serves as department chair, 

and Dr. Vicki-Groves Scott serves as 

dean. The MSE in Reading is a 30-hour, 

online program designed to provide 

advanced knowledge in the discipline of 

reading, while meeting requirements for 

the Arkansas Reading Specialist License. 

The Arkansas Dyslexia Endorsement is 

a 15-hour program of study embedded 

in the MSE; it was first offered in the 

2015-2016 academic year. 

As program director, Dr. Thompson 

admits and advises all students in the 

program. “I communicate with the 

International Dyslexia Association (IDA) 

and International Literacy Association 

(ILA) regarding our program and 

write reports to ensure our continued 

accreditation. I work with our Associate 

Dr. Amy Thompson 

Dean, Dr. Donna Wake, to gather and 

analyze data each year regarding our 

program to determine our strengths and 

areas to target for growth. I also work 

with her to ensure we are meeting CAEP 

accreditation standards,” she explains. 

These accreditations set UCA’s program 

apart in higher education. 

“As program director, I work closely 

with the ADE, literacy specialists at 

Arch Ford Coop, and literacy faculty 

across the state at other colleges and 

universities on state initiatives regarding 

literacy (currently R.I.S.E.) and licensure 

of kindergarten through grade 12 

reading specialists and the dyslexia 

endorsement. Working with our 

faculty, I chair the literacy committee 

to work together on our undergraduate 

and graduate curriculums, including 

Lisa Herrington 

“ 

Ensuring our early learners understand sounds before 

adding the additional layer of letters has not always 

been emphasized…Teaching our early learners about 

phonics ensures they are not guessing or memorizing 

words but are truly learning how to decode and 

to ultimately utilize that information as they begin 

approaching multi syllable words. This has been game 

changing for our upper level elementary students. 

” 

—Dr. Amy Thompson, Program Director and Advisor 

program and syllabi revisions or major 

rewrites. I want to find more time to 

go into schools to partner and recruit. 

We do not find enough time to share 

about our program and the work 

we are doing. I hope by connecting 

more with our schools, we can also 

become a resource. We have been 

fortunate to recruit across the United 

States by Decoding Dyslexia groups 

sharing about us and the IDA,” says Dr. 

Thompson. 

In fact, being accredited by the IDA 

brings extra cachet to the endorsement 

by offering UCA students the ability 

to sit for the KPEERI exam to become 

certified as dyslexia interventionists. 

“They are an affiliate of the IDA, which 

is a certification our students can obtain 

in addition to their Arkansas teaching 


license and, in some cases like our outof-state 

students, instead of the Arkansas 

teaching license…To be accredited by 

the IDA is quite an honor and achievement, 

and our students seek us out for 

that reason.” 

UCA is one of only 28 institutions in 

the United States with this certification 

(as of 2018) and is the only institution 

in Arkansas. “This is something that 

entices students from other states to 

seek admission into our program, as well 

as our in-state students. We currently 

have students from Arkansas, Texas, 

California, Virginia, and Colorado,” says 

Dr. Thompson. 

To continue meeting IDA certification 

requirements, the dyslexia endorsement 

must have a larger number of 

field hours. As such, UCA’s program 

includes embedded field experience 

in virtually every course, as well as a 

dedicated practicum course solely for 

students to work with a K-12 student 

one-on-one with characteristic of or a 

diagnosis of dyslexia. 

To date, 27 students have completed the 

dyslexia endorsement, and 51 students 

have completed the full MSE program 

since the addition of the endorsement, 

making them eligible for both programs. 

Of those, “Many of our students choose to 

stay in the classroom and utilize what they 

have learned in that venue. Some students 

choose to become interventionists in the 

public schools, although licensure does 

not require that. Some home school 

parents…use it in the co-ops, and we have 

parents of children with dyslexia who 

want to learn about dyslexia and how to 

help their children. We also have students 

in private practice providing intervention 

for students. Some of our students are 

reading specialists or literacy coaches, 

and some have moved into positions as 

dyslexia coordinator for their districts. I 

often tell students that while the dyslexia 

endorsement is not required for any 

position in the public schools according 

to the law, it opens doors. School districts 

have to have a dyslexia coordinator…,” 

says Dr. Thompson. 

As for the science behind the program, 

students learn to connect principles from 

neuroscience about how the brain learns 

to read with instructional classroom 

practices. From previous research in the 

field, “We can see where in the brain 

‘lights up’ or fires when students are 

learning to read and how it changes after 

intervention. Those with dyslexia have 

parts that do not ‘light up’ or function 

like they need to, so, as educators, we 

can utilize direct, systematic, explicit, 

multisensory instruction to build those 

pathways and get those parts firing. The 

most humbling and wonderful way I 

have heard it described is that teachers 

are brain surgeons who never have 

to make a cut. We change brains! It is 

fascinating!” shares Dr. Thompson. 

“The science behind reading tells us 

developmentally there is a formula, a 

code, and when students are immersed 

in programs that are evidence-based with 

fidelity, the code becomes accessible, 

and kids learn how to read. Our program 

ensures our students understand the 

code and the importance of evidencebased 

practices in the five components of 

reading: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, 

Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. 

We have learned oral language 

is vitally important, and we treat it as 

almost a sixth component. Just talking 

with your children is very important in 

their learning to read,” she says. 

Students learn to read on a continuum. 

“Students move from learning to read 

in kindergarten through second grade 

to reading to learn beginning in grade 

three. That makes third grade such a 

pivotal year. Many times, students who 

have a mild phonological deficit or who 

have developed amazing compensatory 

strategies will make it until they hit that 

third-grade wall. More difficult vocabulary 

and multi-syllable words are now 

encountered, which begins to impact 

reading comprehension. Unfortunately, 

what presents itself as a comprehension 

problem is more often than not actually 

a problem with decoding,” explains Dr. 

Thompson. 

Fortunately, Arkansas’ position at the 

forefront of the science of reading shift 

will have huge impact on children in our 

schools. “We educate our students about 

the research pointing to the vital importance 

of oral language and phonological 

awareness from the very beginning. That 

has not always been the case. I have 

witnessed in our field sites the impact 

this instruction can have on struggling or 

non-readers. Ensuring our early learners 

understand sounds before adding the 

additional layer of letters has not always 

been emphasized…Teaching our early 

learners about phonics ensures they are 

not guessing or memorizing words but 

are truly learning how to decode and 

to ultimately utilize that information as 

they begin approaching multi syllable 

words. This has been game changing for 

our upper level elementary students.” 

Dr. Thompson loves hearing stories 

from the classrooms of her students 

and former students. “A favorite 

is when students share how their 

learning is impacting them and/or their 

K-12 students in the classroom. One 

student thought one of her students was 

struggling with dyslexia. She emailed me 

and told me that based off the amount 

of information learned in the class so far, 

she wanted someone to actually screen 

her. She got someone to do it and sent 

me the results. She said, ‘It felt amazing 

to see her results. She is in the eighth 

grade, and she may finally be on the 

path to getting what she needs. Thank 

you. This class is impacting my kids and 

my career in an amazing way.’” 

Beginning in fall 2019, two of UCA’s 

dyslexia courses are identified and 

approved by the ADE as R.I.S.E. pathways. 

Adds Dr. Thompson, “You never 

know what else this faculty will cook 

up. I am blessed to work with dedicated, 

passionate people whose mission every 

day is to ensure we are putting out 

the best teachers, interventionists, and 

specialists possible.” 

From previous research in the field, We can see 

where in the brain ’lights up‘ or fires when “ students are 

learning to read and how it changes after intervention. 

Those with dyslexia have parts that do not ’light up‘ or 

function like they need to, so, as educators, we can utilize 

direct, systematic, explicit, multisensory instruction to 

build those pathways and get those parts firing. 

” 

—Dr. Amy Thompson 

Together Everyone Achieves More 

Class of 2020 

Athletes 

Fall 2019 

T.E.A.M 

St. Joseph School 501-329-5741 

www.stjosephconway.org 

Pre-K - 12th Grade 


community 

Swim, Bike, Run, Rain & Lightning 

BY PETE TANGUAY 

SUBMITTED PHOTOS 

The First Security Conway Kids 

Triathlon, one of the longest 

running athletic events in Conway, 

has been impacting kids and families for 

the past 22 years. Three years ago, race 

Director Pete Tanguay and the Executive 

Director of Community Connections, 

Courtney Leach, worked together to 

expand the event to kids and families 

with special needs. 

On August 10th, 250 kids (including 31 

in the Community Connections division) 

made their way to Hendrix College to 

test their training and readiness and 

complete the 2019 Kids Tri. This year, 

Mother Nature had other ideas as rain 

and lightning hit the racecourse 30 

minutes before the scheduled start. 

This didn’t dampen the enthusiasm and 

determination of the race committee and 

athletes to see this through. Working 

closely with the Conway Police department 

on the bike course, with safety as 

their #1 goal, the volunteer race staff of 

75-100 volunteers, made sure the race 

went on even though it was slightly 

delayed and slightly modified for some. 

Courtney Leach said it best in her Facebook 

post after the event: “I am so proud 

of the kids who participated in the First 

Security Conway Kids’ Triathlon! Thank 

you to every family and volunteer who 

braved the rain and lightning to make 

our Community Connections division 

possible. We had a couple of delays and 

had to improvise, but the smiles on our 

athletes’ faces made it all worthwhile! I 

would like to give a special shout out to 

Cristina Frey and Raquel Tejada for their 

leadership of this event. They love our 

kids and families like their own and put 

in countless hours behind the scenes.” 

MORE INFORMATION: 

ConwayKidsTri.com and 

CommunityConnectionsar.org 

“ 

Thank you to every 

family and volunteer who 

braved the rain and lightning 

to make our Community 

Connections division possible. 

We had a couple of delays 

and had to improvise, but the 

smiles on our athletes‘ faces 

made it all worthwhile! 

” 

—Courtney Leach, 

Executive Director 


education 

swim team; Vacation Bible School and 

“Bethlehem Revisited” at my church, 

Antioch Baptist (I was Mary in the living 

nativity); and Peewee Cheer Coach for 

5th and 6th grade at St. Joseph. 


St. Joseph Middle School 

Teacher, Nicole Gooch 

What do you love most about 

being a teacher here? Conway 

has been my home all but eight years of 

my life. I consider serving the education 

needs of my students as an extension of 

service to the people of Faulkner County, 

where education has been first and 

foremost among our county’s priorities. 

Further, I have the ability as part of a 

small community to have numerous 

opportunities to connect with my 

students outside the classroom. 

Who is/was your inspiration for 

becoming a teacher and why? 

My parents. My Mom is a Family/ and 

Consumer Science Teacher who has 

helped change so many of her students’ 

lives by teaching practical life skills, 

leadership, and inspiring generations 

to reach ever higher in life. She led by 

giving so freely and unselfishly of herself, 

created new experiences, and opened 

countless doors for them, both locally 

and nationally. My Dad was a high 

school and university history teacher 

worked to prepare students who may 

have not have the opportunity otherwise 

for college and now serves as historian at 

our state’s premier history museum (Old 

State House) helping broaden people’s 

awareness of Arkansas’s heritage. 

Plans for the future? To grow 

professionally, to increase my knowledge 

for students, and to make learning 

fun and relevant for all my students. 

“ 

I consider serving the 

education needs of my 

students as an extension 

of service to the people 

of Faulkner County, where 

education has been first 

and foremost among 

our county‘s priorities. 

” 

—Nicole Gooch, Teacher 

St. Joseph Middle School 

Education: Jonesboro High School; 

University of Central Arkansas with a 

BSE in Middle Level Education 

School name: 

St. Joseph Middle School, Conway 

How long have you been a 

teacher in Faulkner County? 

Six years teaching 4th grade 

What do you love most about 

your job and why? I am blessed 

beyond measure to teach in an 

environment that stresses Christian 

values, has an incredible student body, 

with wonderfully supportive parents, 

administrators, faculty and staff. 

How has your job changed or 

evolved over time? I originally 

taught Math, English, and Science, 

but two years ago I traded English 

for Social Studies. It is a change that 

has really widened my horizons and 

enriched mine and my students’ 

experiences. I also do far more handson 

project-based learning experiences. 

What certifications or awards 

have you received as a 

teacher? St. Joseph Middle School 

Golden Apple Teacher of the Year in 2016. 

How are you involved in your 

community/county? I am a parent 

volunteer with the Conway Crocs 


good taste 

flavor 

Back to School 

Simple Suppers 

BY: LEAH ASHBY & LINDA MARS 


Back-to-school calls for 

easy weeknight suppers 

that are also kid-friendly. 

What better convenience item 

to incorporate into dinner plans 

than a rotisserie chicken from 

your local grocery store? We’ve 

found three simple recipes, and 

rotisserie chicken is the star 

ingredient in each. 

Buffalo Chicken Wraps 

Bursting with flavor, these wraps contain only 5 

ingredients and come together in minutes. They 

are the perfect meal for an activity-filled evening 

but also great for school lunches. 

INGREDIENTS 

2 cup rotisserie chicken 

1/2 cup buffalo sauce or 1/3 cup hot sauce 

+ 2 tablespoons melted butter 

1 cup shredded lettuce 

1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing 

4 medium flour tortillas 

Optional fillings: tomato onion, shredded cheese 

INSTRUCTIONS 

In a large bowl, combine the chicken and buffalo 

sauce until the chicken is fully coated with 

the sauce. 

Lay out the flour tortillas and divide the chicken 

evenly among the tortillas. Top the chicken with 

lettuce, and ranch dressing. Fold in the sides of 

the tortilla and roll the wrap burrito-style. Enjoy 

warm or cold! 


Flatbread with 

Chipotle Ranch 

Sauce 

You’re born amazing. And at Baptist 

Health, we want to keep you that way. 

While a perfect dish for an easy supper, 

this colorful flatbread is also a rustic 

appetizer when entertaining friends. 

INGREDIENTS 

1 rotisserie chicken, chopped 

salt and pepper, to taste 

2-3 slices cooked bacon, chopped 

1/2 avocado, sliced or diced 

1/2 red pepper, diced 

1 Tablespoon packed cilantro leaves, 

roughly chopped 

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 

(optional) 

1/4 cup ranch dressing 

1 teaspoon chipotle seasoning (*see note) 

INSTRUCTIONS 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

Brush flatbread with olive oil. Sprinkle 

with shredded cheese. Top with chicken, 

red peppers, and bacon. Place on a 

lightly greased sheet of foil and bake on 

the oven rack for 10-15 minutes until 

cheese is completely melted. 

While flatbread is baking, whisk together 

ranch dressing and chipotle seasoning. 

When flatbread is finished baked, top 

with avocado, cilantro, and crushed 

red pepper flakes. Drizzle with chipotle 

ranch dressing and serve immediately. 

RECIPE NOTES 

*This recipe is written as an appetizer 

that will feed four. If you want to use 

this recipe for a main dish, double the 

recipe!! For the sauce, you can use 

any brand of store-bought chipotle 

seasoning or a homemade version. If you 

have neither, you can drizzle the ranch 

dressing straight up! 

Dr. Guy Peeples, Dr. Bertrand Fonji and the staff at Baptist Health 

Surgical and Specialty Clinic-Conway provide comprehensive 

care when you need it most. 

They’re dedicated to keeping you amazing with surgical services 

including: 

• Gallbladder surgery 

• Thyroid & parathyroid surgery 

• Hernia repair 

• Breast biopsy & surgery 

• Gastrointestinal & colorectal 

surgery 

• Upper & lower endoscopy 

• Laparoscopic surgery 

• Colonoscopy 

• Vascular access 

• Trauma care 

• Robotic surgery 

• Vascular & peritoneal dialysis 

access 

• And more 

Dr. Peeples Dr. Fonji 

For more information or to 

request an appointment: 

(501) 329-1415 

baptist-health.com 

650 United Dr., Suite 240, Conway, AR 72032 


scene | heard 

720 S. Harkrider St 

Conway, AR 72034 

501-327-6464 

staministorage.com 

Chicken Florentine Panini 

This enhanced version of a grilled cheese 

makes a hearty after-school snack or 

quick dinner option for the family. 

INGREDIENTS 

2 teaspoons olive oil 

1 rotisserie chicken, sliced thin or shredded 

Kosher salt and fresh-cracked black pepper 

2 slices of bread (we used ciabatta) 

Fontina cheese slices 

Mozzarella cheese slices 

2 Tablespoons roughly-chopped sundried 

tomatoes 

1 jar basil pesto 

INSTRUCTIONS 

Spray panini press with light cooking 

spray and preheat. 

Spread liberal amount of pesto on both 

slices of bread. Layer sandwich evenly 

with Fontina cheese slices, followed by 

the chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a 

Mozzarella cheese slice. 

Remove from press when golden brown 

and cheese is melted. Serve warm. 

Conway residents Leah Ashby and Linda Mars 

are longtime friends who love entertaining family 

and friends. Leah is a business analyst at Acxiom 

Corporation, and Linda is a registered nurse at Circle 

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truth on the go 

Don‘t Give Up! 

“ 

These five steps lead to peace 

and victory as we put on a 

God-sized filter for life. 

” 

—Andrea Lennon 

BY ANDREA LENNON 

Have you found yourself in a 

confusing situation and have no 

idea how you got there and no idea 

how to get out? Maybe this is a situation 

at home, at work, at church, or with your 

friends. These situations can leave us 

feeling defeated, isolated, and alone. 

Proverbs 2:1-5 shares practical steps to 

overcoming a confusing situation and 

getting back on track with God and 

His plan for life! Be encouraged as you 

think about these five (not so easy) 

steps to follow! 

1. Accept God’s Wisdom: Find out what 

God says about the situation going on 

in your life. The Bible is our “go to” 

resource for wisdom and instruction. 

Once you find out what the Bible says, 

be creative as you get God’s truth into 

your life. Read it, memorize it, speak 

it, claim it, and share it! Cling to God’s 

truth and begin to live it out. 

2. Turn Your Ear to Wisdom: Value God’s 

will and way over temporary desires 

or quick fixes. Honestly, sometimes 

it’s hard to want God’s plan especially 

when we are in a confusing situation. 

When this occurs, we can pray, “Lord, 

help me to want You more than I want 

______.” This cry of faith is a powerful 

commodity and provides the path to 

wisdom and deliverance. 

3. Apply God’s Wisdom to your Heart: 

Fight fear with faith. Sometimes a 

confusing situation can cause us to be 

afraid of going back to a former way of life, 

staying in the present situation, or moving 

forward to a new reality. The outcome 

is paralyzing fear. As a result, we sit tight 

in the situation and the sin or difficulty 

becomes more and more embedded in our 

lives. It is important to admit the fear so we 

can begin to fight for faith. 

4. Call Out for Insight and Cry Aloud for 

Understanding: Surrender to God’s holy 

plan! Aren’t you thankful we don’t 

have to stay in the confusing situation? 

Deliverance is available to us! Calling 

out and crying aloud require God’s 

perspective. We can ask God, “Please 

help me to see the TRUTH in the midst 

of my situation.” God in His grace will 

show us the motives of our heart as 

well as the reality of our situation from 

His holy perspective. The Spirit will 

draw us to Himself and begin to break 

the chains that currently bind. This 

process of breaking is hard and scary, 

but it leads to deliverance! 

5. Look for Wisdom like you Look for Silver: 

Look for God, His Word, and His plan 

like you look for hidden treasure. This 

process becomes the practical outcome 

of deliverance. If you have tried to find 

hidden treasure at a diamond field or 

mine, you know it requires hard work 

and commitment. Daily we can apply 

this same concept to life. Seeking God’s 

deliverance requires focus and always 

leads to action. 

These five steps lead to peace and victory 

as we put on a God-sized filter for life. 

If you are in a confusing situation, don’t 

give up! Right now God is restoring your 

life. Hang on to hope as you hang on 

to truth. To hear more about this topic 

listen to the “Truth On The Go” Podcast 

series from the book of Proverbs. Visit my 

website at www.andrealennonministry. 

org and click on the podcast link. While 

you are there, subscribe to the mailing list 

and visit the store for resources that will 

help you continue to grow in your faith 

walk with Jesus! 

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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Lip sync performances by local celebrities 

Live & Silent Auction........Gift card pulls 

One of the most fun & unique events of the year! 

September 7th at 6:30 PM 

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photography 

Leuders Receives Realtor of the Year Award 

In the August Faulkner County Board of Realtors monthly luncheon at Centennial 

Valley Events Center, Velda Lueders was recently presented the 2019 Robert L. Ott 

Realtor of the Year award. This award was given to Velda for her many efforts on 

behalf of Realtors on the national, state, and local level. Congratulations Velda! 

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Sept. 3 – Dec. 3 (Tuesdays) | 5–7p.m. 

UCA Campus 

Citizen’s Academy: A 13 –week program 

emphasizing civic engagement at the local 

and regional level. Sessions include presentations 

on many units and services of local and 

regional government with special attention 

on how citizens can become more involved. 

Sept. 5 | 6–8p.m. | UCA Downtown 

Perfectly Plant Based: Chef Michael 

Quandah of Happy Bear Cooking will be 

teaching this class on vegan cooking. This 

is a great class for the curious or for those 

looking to expand their cooking base. 

Sept. 5 | 10–11a.m. | UCA Campus 

Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center | Free 

Retirement Seminar: During this course, 

participants will discover how to qualify 

for Social Security retirement benefits, the 

difference between reduced, full and delayed 

retirement and more. 

Sept. 5 | 1–2:30p.m. | UCA Campus 


Disability Seminar: Learn about disability 

programs administered by the Social Security 

Administration: Social Disability and 

Supplemental Security Income. 

Sept. 6 | 5-7p.m. | UCA Downtown 

Hispanic Heritage Art Exhibit 

Reception: Join us as we celebrate National 

Hispanic Heritage Month with art! 

Sept. 7 | 9 a.m.–3p.m. | UCA Downtown 

Intro to Mixed Media Art Journaling: 

Suitable for students with little or no art 

experience. Participants will learn about all 

the different types of art paper and journals, 

how to prep your pages and more. Supplies 

included. 

Sept. 9 - 30 (Mondays) | 6–8p.m. 

UCA Downtown 

Cake Decorating Phase I: An introductory 

course covering the fundamentals in baking a 

cake, making icing and using a decorating bag. 


Brunch Basics: Brunch is for everyone! Chef 

Brandon teaches this introductory course 

focusing on cooking basics. 

Sept. 14 | 10a.m.-Noon | UCA Campus 


Know Before You Go: Writing a 

Winning Scholarship Essay: Part 1 – The 

Basics – Writing a good scholarship essay can 

mean money in the bank. Donna Hill will 

teach participants the basics concerning the 

framing of an eloquent and thorough essay that 

will allow your best qualities to shine through. 


Intro to Pastries: They are tasty, delicate 

and decadent. Don’t let pastries intimidate you. 

Chef Zara Abbasi with teach you all the secrets. 

Sept. 19 | 4-6p.m. 

UCA President‘s House | Free 

WLN Networking Kick-Off: Join us as 

we kick off another great year of Women’s 

Leadership Network. The featured topic will 

be the Art of Networking! 

Sept. 19 | 5-7p.m. 

Arkansas Coding Academy 

1835 South Donaghey 

Arkansas Coding Academy Open 

House: A meet and greet event. Learn about 

the upcoming classes and languages. Try 

out some coding tutorials. View past student 

projects and talk to career counselors. 

Sept. 21 | 10a.m.-Noon | UCA Campus 


Women’s Self-Defense Workshop: Learn 

basic, effective “real life” self-defense tactics. 

Master Brice Bishop who is an 8th degree 

black belt will be the instructor. 

Sept. 23–Oct. 28 (Mondays) | 5:30–8:30p.m. 

UCA Campus – Brewer-Hegeman 

Conference Center | Free 

Balance: Body & Soul – A Movement 

Class: The goal of this class is to help participants 

reconnect with their body and restore 

and improve balance and posture. 

Sept. 23–Oct. 14 (Mondays) | 7–8p.m. 


Conference Center 

Combat Sinus Problems and Low Energy: 

Join Dr. Ralph Marrero and Ashley Cornett 

and learn how to improve your health and 

make a plan for a future of wellness. 

UCA.EDU/outreach/types/all-classes 

UCA Outreach Fall Classes 

For information about all UCA Outreach events, visit UCA.EDU/Outreach or call 501-450-3118. 

Sept. 26 | 6–8:30p.m. | UCA Campus 


How to Write a Business Plan: If you’re 

starting your own business, you’ll need a business 

plan. A well-written business plan can 

mean the difference between profit and loss. 

Sept. 26 | 6–8p.m. | Elizabeth House 

120 Elizabeth Street | Free 

WLN Book Club: Join us for a fun discussion 

of the book Yes Please by Amy Poehler. 

Dr. Leslie Zorwick with facilitate. 

Sept. 28 | 4-6p.m. | UCA Downtown 

Beginning Breadmaking: Bread is a staple. 

Participants learn how to make a sourdough 

starter and how to bake bread with yeast. Do 

more with your dough and learn how to make 

crackers, focaccia, pizza crust and more! 

Sept. 30–Oct. 24 (Mondays & Thursdays) 

6–8p.m. | UCA Campus – Brewer- 

Hegeman Conference Center 

ACT Prep Course: This course is designed 

for high school students (10th grade and 

above) who have previously scored between 

17-25 on the ACT or for high schoolers who 

have not taken the ACT. 

Sept. 30–Oct. 7 (Mondays) | 6–7p.m. 


Conference Center 

Smartphone Photography for Kids: For 

5th grade students and older. A two-session 

course teaching your kids how to use their 

smartphone to make strong, foundational 

photos and how to edit them. 

Culinary Team Building Challenge: Get 

out of the office and into the kitchen with a 

unique and fun team building opportunity 

through UCA Outreach! The secret ingredients 

to a highly effective team are cooperation, 

communication and creativity. UCA Outreach 

will work with your organization to customize 

a program and menu that accomplishes your 

team building goals. Teams will enhance 

communication, increase creative thinking, 

improve time management and productivity, 

build trust and strengthen collaboration and 

planning skills. Contact Emily Cooper at 

ecooper1@uca.edu or 501-450-5275. 

Sept. 14 | 9:30–11:30a.m. | UCA Downtown Sept. 24 | 6–8:3 p.m. | UCA Campus 

Cubs in the Kitchen: Huzzah for Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center | Free 

Hamburgers: A hands-on class for children 

How to Start a Small Business: This class 

ages 7-12. A fun and tasty class where provides you with the information you need 

kids learn to make the perfect hamburger. to know to start a small business. 


faulkner fam 


Your names: Jeff, Aimee, Aubrey (12), Aiden (9) Cox 

Our Faulkner Fam: 

the Cox Family 

“ 

Even though Faulkner County is larger than where we both 

grew up, people always come together in time of need. 

” 

—Jeff Cox 

Where are you from? 

Him: Murfreesboro; Her: Clinton 

Where do you work? 

Him: Assistant Principal at Mayflower High School 

Her: School Counselor at Mayflower Elementary School 

How did you two meet? 

We were both working at the Conway Walmart on Hwy 65 in 

2001 during college. I worked in the clothing section and Jeff 

in sporting goods. One evening, some of the refrigerators went 

out in the store, and our bosses called for volunteers to help 

customers by going to the back where the butter, milk, etc. were 

being stored and get what customers needed. We ended up on the 

same shift together. An Arkansas love story! 

How long have you lived in Faulkner County? 

Him: 21 years; Her: 19 years 

If you had to live somewhere else in the world 

where would it be? 

Him: Somewhere in the mountains, surrounded by woods 

Her: On a peaceful Caribbean island, surrounded by blue 

water and palm trees (I guess opposites really do attract!). 

Describe parenting in one sentence: 

Him: Parenting is a busy, ongoing learning experience that I 

wouldn’t trade for anything. 

Her: Parenting is the most exhausting thing I’ve ever done, 

but I know I will miss it when they are all grown up. 

When you get a date night where do you go? 

To eat at Outback Steakhouse and walk around TJ Maxx! 

When you shop local (for fun) what stores are 

always on your list? 

Him: Home Depot, Harbor Freight, Academy Sports 

Her: Angel’s Fragrances & Apparel (in store and on Facebook), 

The Sparkling Sparrow Boutique (Facebook), and Target. 

What is your favorite thing to do as a family? 

Aiden plays baseball year-round, so we spend a lot of time 

at the ball fields. Aubrey is a competitive dancer at Sonshine 

Academy, and we are currently there 4 nights a week. When 

we have time to spend together, we love to go to the movies, 

bowling, or just out to eat. We love to travel, especially cruising! 

What do you love most about living here? 

Him: Even though Faulkner County larger than where we 

both grew up, people always come together in a time of need. 

Her: I love all the options that Conway provides (restaurants, 

shopping, etc.), but it still has that “small town feel” to me. 


Fall family portraits, booking fast! 

Buffalo National River ~ Sunday, November 3rd 

Session fee of $100 is due at the time of booking. 

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