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May 2021 Faulkner Lifestyle Magazine

ON THE COVER: CONWAY’S TOAD SUCK DAZE CELEBRATING 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH “DECONSTRUCTED FESTIVAL” AT HOME: THE ELLIS OASIS SPORTS: WAMPUS CAT SPORTS HALL OF FAME GOOD TASTE: MYBOHOMIE EDUCATON : ST. JOSEPH TEACHERS CELEBRATE RETIREMENT AT HOME 3: SHONDA SMITH: DIY EXPERT THE LOOK :S Local Mothers Day Gift Guide EDUCATON : CONWAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEACHERS OF THE WEEK PET CARE: PROTECT YOUR PET FROM HEARTWORMS COMMUNITY: ROCK POND PROS AND THE WOMEN‘S LEADERSHIP NETWORK TEAM UP TO PRESENT THE 2021 CENTRAL ARKANSAS OPEN AND LAUNCH DREAM WITHOUT LIMITS INITIATIVE BEAUTY: BEAUTY – INSIDE AND OUT SCENE | HEARD: THE SCENE IN FAULKNER COUNTY TRUTH ON THE GO: TRUSTING GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART FAULKNER FAM : THE HOLMES FAMILY

ON THE COVER:
CONWAY’S TOAD SUCK DAZE CELEBRATING 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH “DECONSTRUCTED FESTIVAL”

AT HOME:
THE ELLIS OASIS

SPORTS:
WAMPUS CAT SPORTS HALL OF FAME

GOOD TASTE:
MYBOHOMIE

EDUCATON :
ST. JOSEPH TEACHERS CELEBRATE RETIREMENT

AT HOME 3:
SHONDA SMITH: DIY EXPERT

THE LOOK :S
Local Mothers Day Gift Guide

EDUCATON :
CONWAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TEACHERS OF THE WEEK

PET CARE:
PROTECT YOUR PET FROM HEARTWORMS

COMMUNITY:
ROCK POND PROS AND THE WOMEN‘S
LEADERSHIP NETWORK TEAM UP TO PRESENT THE 2021 CENTRAL ARKANSAS OPEN AND LAUNCH DREAM WITHOUT LIMITS INITIATIVE

BEAUTY:
BEAUTY – INSIDE AND OUT

SCENE | HEARD:
THE SCENE IN FAULKNER COUNTY

TRUTH ON THE GO:
TRUSTING GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART

FAULKNER FAM :
THE HOLMES FAMILY

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may <strong>2021</strong><br />

ALSO INSIDE:<br />

Wampus Cat Sports<br />

Hall of Fame Inductees<br />

Mybohomie Recipes<br />

Celebrating 40th Anniversary<br />

with ”Deconstructed Festival“<br />

faulkner lifestyle<br />

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Darynne Dahlem<br />

Miss Arkansas 2019<br />

General Dentistry


contents<br />

inside<br />

6<br />

ON THE COVER 6<br />

CONWAY’S TOAD SUCK DAZE<br />

CELEBRATING 40TH ANNIVERSARY<br />

WITH “DECONSTRUCTED FESTIVAL”<br />

26<br />

12<br />

AT HOME 12<br />

THE ELLIS OASIS<br />

SPORTS 20<br />

WAMPUS CAT SPORTS HALL OF FAME<br />

GOOD TASTE 26<br />

MYBOHOMIE<br />

EDUCATON 34<br />

ST. JOSEPH TEACHERS<br />

CELEBRATE RETIREMENT<br />

AT HOME 38<br />

SHONDA SMITH: DIY EXPERT<br />

THE LOOK 48<br />

SHOPPING LOCAL<br />

EDUCATON 50<br />

CONWAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS<br />

TEACHERS OF THE WEEK<br />

PET CARE 53<br />

PROTECT YOUR PET FROM HEARTWORMS<br />

38<br />

20<br />

64<br />

COMMUNITY 54<br />

ROCK POND PROS AND THE WOMEN‘S<br />

LEADERSHIP NETWORK TEAM UP TO PRESENT<br />

THE <strong>2021</strong> CENTRAL ARKANSAS OPEN AND<br />

LAUNCH DREAM WITHOUT LIMITS INITIATIVE<br />

BEAUTY 61<br />

BEAUTY – INSIDE AND OUT<br />

SCENE | HEARD 55<br />

THE SCENE IN FAULKNER COUNTY<br />

TRUTH ON THE GO 62<br />

TRUSTING GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART<br />

FAULKNER FAM 64<br />

THE HOLMES FAMILY<br />

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

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

OUR PEOPLE<br />

PUBLISHERS / OWNERS<br />

Lori Quinn, Editor<br />

Brandy Strain-Dayer, Photography Director<br />

ART DIRECTOR<br />

Robin Stauffer<br />

ADVERTISING SALES<br />

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ADVERTISING DESIGN<br />

Jackie Mahar<br />

FEATURE WRITERS<br />

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Leah Ashby<br />

Colleen Holt<br />

FEATURE / FOOD WRITER / COPY EDITOR<br />

Leah Ashby<br />

FOOD ENTHUSIAST / CONTRIBUTOR<br />

Linda Mars<br />

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Mary Ruth Marotte<br />

WELLNESS CONTRIBUTOR<br />

Detra Clark<br />

SPIRITUAL CONTRIBUTOR<br />

Andrea Lennon<br />

FITNESS CONTRIBUTOR<br />

Patrick Jamerson aka Dr. FiT<br />

TRAVEL CONTRIBUTOR<br />

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CULTURAL COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTOR<br />

Xochilt Hawks<br />

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Lindsey Jones<br />

SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR<br />

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and Lori Quinn<br />

<strong>Faulkner</strong> <strong>Lifestyle</strong><br />

Publishers / Owners<br />

Welcome to <strong>Faulkner</strong> <strong>Lifestyle</strong>!<br />

The <strong>Faulkner</strong> <strong>Lifestyle</strong> mission is to entertain, inspire, educate<br />

and inform our community with a variety of articles that<br />

will provide something of interest for everyone. People,<br />

business, travel, food, home, wellness, spirituality, style,<br />

events, and the arts will be just a few of our featured topics.<br />

We will have a strong online and social media presence.<br />

Not only will we be distributed as a printed magazine in<br />

high-traffic retail and service locations — like medical and<br />

dental offices, fitness facilities, boutiques, salons, coffee<br />

shops, and restaurants throughout our community — but<br />

will also have live videos and regular interactions with our<br />

advertisers and our community, both in person and through<br />

social media. We will saturate the market on all levels so<br />

our advertisers will see direct results and our audience will<br />

stay connected. Owners and publishers, Brandy Strain-<br />

Dayer and Lori Quinn have more than 15 years of invaluable<br />

experience in the magazine, marketing, and advertising<br />

industry that they lend to this publication.<br />

It may have been unusual, but it sure is unforgettable.<br />

It may be tough, but we hope <strong>2021</strong> always reminds you<br />

how far you’ve come and how far you can go. But most<br />

importantly, we hope you stop along the way to enjoy the view.<br />

Today you’re a little bit stronger, tougher, smarter and<br />

better than you ever were before. You believed you could,<br />

and you did! Be proud of all the work you’ve done, the<br />

person you’ve become, and the difference you will make.<br />

Congratulations!<br />

The Staff of <strong>Faulkner</strong> <strong>Lifestyle</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong><br />

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<strong>2021</strong> CALENDAR OF<br />

EVENTS<br />

For more information on all events visit toadsuck.org<br />

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APRIL<br />

30<br />

MAY<br />

8<br />

MAY<br />

14<br />

MAY<br />

21<br />

JUNE<br />

5<br />

AIRPLANE PARADE / 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM<br />

More than 25 local pilots will take to the sky over Conway. A map of the routes and designated viewing locations<br />

is available at toadsuck.org.<br />

TASTE OF TOAD SUCK / 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM<br />

Food vendors will be stationed in Rogers Plaza. Visit toadsuck.org for a list of participating concessionaires and menus.<br />

TOAD SUCK TINKERFEST / 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM<br />

Providing hands-on, educational activities that incorporate the elements of the STEAM educational curriculum. Admission is<br />

free, but advance registration is recommended at toadsuck.org. Presented by Acxiom.<br />

TOAD RACES / 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM<br />

The Toad Master will kick off the festivities with the V.I.T. (Very Important Toad) Race in the parking lot at the corner of<br />

Parkway and Main Streets in downtown Conway. Advance registration is recommended at toadsuck.org<br />

TASTE OF TOAD SUCK – 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM<br />

Food vendors will be stationed in Rogers Plaza. Visit toadsuck.org for a list of participating concessionaires and menus.<br />

NATURE AND SCIENCE EXHIBIT / 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM<br />

In partnership with Arkansas Game & Fish, Little Rock Zoo, and Museum of Discovery, the<br />

Nature and Science Exhibit will take place at the Meadows Office and Technology Park.<br />

TASTE OF TOAD SUCK / 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM<br />

Food vendors will be stationed in Rogers Plaza. Visit toadsuck.org for a list of participating concessionaires and menus.<br />

TASTE OF TOAD SUCK / 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM<br />

Food vendors will be stationed in Rogers Plaza. Visit toadsuck.org for a list of participating concessionaires and menus.<br />

BOOM ART WITH ARKANSAS PBS / 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM<br />

Fun family activities and visits with Croaker, Dazey, and Clifford. Visit toadsuck.org for more information.<br />

TOAD SUCK DAZE CONCERT / 7:00 PM<br />

A 6 ticketed faulkner concert lifestyle at the University | may of <strong>2021</strong> Central Arkansas Farris Center. Entertainment brought to you by Cherokee Casino and Hotel Roland.<br />

MAY<br />

7<br />

MAY<br />

13<br />

MAY<br />

19<br />

MAY<br />

28<br />

JUNE<br />

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on the cover<br />

Celebrating 40th Anniversary<br />

with ”Deconstructed Festival“<br />

Presented by:<br />

A series of family-friendly events will take place over a 40-dayperiod<br />

Mary Margaret Satterfield, the<br />

Conway Area Chamber of<br />

Commerce’s director of Toad<br />

Suck Daze and events, spoke with the<br />

North Metro Business Journal about<br />

plans for the largest, free-admission<br />

family festival in Arkansas, which is<br />

celebrating its 40th year in <strong>2021</strong>. This<br />

year also marks a milestone anniversary<br />

for Satterfield; it is her 20th Toad<br />

Suck Daze.<br />

“That’s just counting the festivals I’ve<br />

helped plan. It doesn’t count the ones<br />

I attended as a kid,” said the Conway<br />

native.<br />

Since Satterfield’s involvement as the<br />

festival organizer, Toad Suck Daze<br />

has taken place on the streets of<br />

downtown Conway during the first<br />

weekend of <strong>May</strong>. (Its original location<br />

was on the banks of the Arkansas<br />

River in the Toad Suck community.)<br />

Before the pandemic, more than<br />

100,000 people would attend the<br />

three-day festival. In the age of social<br />

distancing, Toad Suck Daze organizers<br />

made the decision to hold the 40th<br />

festival at a smaller scale to keep the<br />

crowd size at a minimum.<br />

“We believe it’s the responsible thing to<br />

do from a public health perspective,”<br />

Satterfield said. “We have developed a<br />

‘deconstructed’ festival that brings back<br />

some of the popular, socially distanced<br />

activities we introduced in 2020 combined<br />

with some traditional favorites.<br />

”Everything will be in the<br />

spirit of Toad Suck Daze.“<br />

Between the end of April and the<br />

middle of June – close to 40 days to<br />

commemorate the 40th anniversary<br />

– Toad Suck Daze will host several<br />

live events in partnership with the<br />

Arkansas Game & Fish Commission,<br />

the Museum of Discovery, the City<br />

of Conway, and a host of corporate<br />

sponsors. First Arkansas Bank & Trust<br />

is the presenting sponsor of the festival<br />

for the third year in a row.<br />

All events will take place outdoors,<br />

and face masks are encouraged.<br />

Here’s what to expect.<br />

Centennial Bank<br />

Airplane Parade<br />

Friday, April 30 | 4-7pm<br />

Toad Suck Daze is partnering with the<br />

City of Conway and the Lollie Bottoms<br />

Pilot Association to bring back the popular<br />

Centennial Bank Airplane Parade introduced<br />

in 2020. The second-annual event<br />

will expand to include viewing areas at the<br />

Conway Regional Airport at Cantrell Field<br />

and at TGI Friday’s. The pilots – including<br />

the Bulldog Flight Formation Team – will<br />

fly all over Conway, so many people will<br />

have the ability to view the planes from<br />

their homes. A map of the routes and<br />

designated viewing locations is available<br />

at toadsuck.org.<br />

At the airport, spectators will be able to<br />

watch the planes take off and land and<br />

“<br />

Is Toad Suck Daze<br />

happening?<br />

”<br />

It is the question on many people’s<br />

minds as vaccinations ramp-up and<br />

COVID-19 cases fall, bringing a sense<br />

of normalcy to Arkansas and the U.S.<br />

The answer?<br />

“ Yes,<br />

it‘s happening. It just<br />

won‘t look the same.<br />

”<br />

can view vintage aircraft on the ground.<br />

A food truck and sponsor booths also<br />

will be set up on the airport grounds.<br />

Planes will take off shortly before 6<br />

p.m., and the air show will last 45<br />

minutes. The Conway Regional Airport<br />

is located 10.3 miles west of Interstate<br />

40, along U.S. Highway 60 (Dave Ward<br />

Drive) to Lollie Road.<br />

Sponsors of the Centennial Bank<br />

Airplane Parade include Centennial<br />

Bank, Rogers Group, Crain Hyundai<br />

and Crain Genesis of Conway, Wonder<br />

State Box, the US Marines, Satterfield<br />

Fuels, and Phillips 66<br />

Taste of Toad Suck<br />

Every Friday in <strong>May</strong> | 11am–7pm<br />

Food vendors will be stationed in<br />

downtown Conway at Rogers Plaza<br />

on <strong>May</strong> 7, <strong>May</strong> 14, <strong>May</strong> 21, and <strong>May</strong><br />

28, serving up some Toad Suck Daze<br />

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favorites – corn dogs, chicken-on-a-stick, funnel cakes, turkey<br />

legs, walking tacos, barbecue, and more. Every Friday, two<br />

food vendors will be set up, so the menu will change weekly.<br />

Visit toadsuck.org for a list of participating concessionaires and<br />

what they plan to serve and when.<br />

Located near the arch, Rogers Plaza is the area in front of the<br />

Conway Area Chamber of Commerce at 900 Oak Street.<br />

Crain Hyundai and Crain Genesis of Conway is the sponsor<br />

of Taste of Toad Suck.<br />

Toad Suck Tinkerfest<br />

Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 8 | 9am–3pm<br />

Established in 2018 in partnership with Acxiom, the Museum<br />

of Discovery, and the Conductor, Toad Suck Tinkerfest<br />

provides hands-on, educational activities that incorporate<br />

the elements of the STEAM educational curriculum: science,<br />

technology, engineering, art, and math. Admission is free,<br />

but advance registration is recommended, as the number of<br />

attendees will be limited to ensure adequate social distancing.<br />

Sponsors of Tinkerfest include: Acxiom Corporation,<br />

Wal-Mart, and Virco.<br />

Toad Races<br />

Thursday, <strong>May</strong> 13 | 4-6:30pm<br />

The parking lot at the corner of Parkway and Main Streets in<br />

downtown Conway will become the site of the <strong>2021</strong> toad<br />

races. The Toad Master will kick off the festivities with the<br />

V.I.T. (Very Important Toad) Race followed by races that are<br />

open to the public. The open toad races will culminate with the<br />

World Championship. Advance registration is encouraged for<br />

the open races, but walk-ups are welcome.<br />

In addition, the Jump for Education Race, which brings<br />

together the winners of toad races held at area elementary<br />

schools, will take place on <strong>May</strong> 13. Every elementary school<br />

student in <strong>Faulkner</strong> County will receive a Toad Toter from<br />

their school.<br />

Racers can bring their own toad (frogs are not allowed), or<br />

they can race a toad that is provided. During the week of<br />

<strong>May</strong> 10, toads will be accepted at the Conway Area Chamber<br />

of Commerce. Chamber staff will release the toads to their<br />

natural environment following the races.<br />

Sponsor of the Toad Races is Car-son Construction.<br />

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Centennial Bank<br />

Airplane Parade,<br />

April 30th<br />

Presented by:<br />

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Nature & Science Exhibit<br />

Wednesday, <strong>May</strong> 19 | 3-7pm<br />

The Nature and Science Exhibit will take place at the<br />

Meadows Office and Technology Park, located at 355<br />

Ledgelawn Drive in Conway. Organized in partnership with<br />

the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission and the Museum of<br />

Discovery, the Nature & Science Exhibit was introduced in<br />

2020 as a drive-thru event. This year, attendees will be able<br />

to park and walk through the exhibits, allowing more time<br />

for interaction. Admission is free.<br />

Sponsors of the Nature and Science Exhibit include:<br />

Arkansas Federal Credit Union, Moix R/V and Moix Etc.,<br />

Caldwell Toyota, Crafton Tull, and T-Mobile.<br />

Boom Art with<br />

Arkansas PBS<br />

Saturday, June 5 | 10am-2 pm<br />

Join Croaker, Dazey, and Clifford for a day of family fun. In<br />

partnership with Arkansas PBS, the event will have family<br />

friendly activities and will feature an opportunity to color<br />

the 12X30 foot Toad Suck Daze mural. Admission is free.<br />

Sponsor of the Boom Art with Arkansas PBS is Conway<br />

Corporation.<br />

Other Activities<br />

Other sanctioned events – those that are affiliated with the<br />

festival but are independently organized – have taken place or<br />

are planned from April through June: Toad Suck Daze pageant<br />

on Saturday, April 17; a virtual Tour de Toad bicycle ride from<br />

Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 1, until Wednesday, June 30; and an Omelets<br />

with the Toad Master fundraiser the morning of Sunday, <strong>May</strong><br />

2, that supports local nonprofit Milestones Services.<br />

Toad Suck Daze T-shirts will be available for purchase at every<br />

Toad Suck Daze event or at toadsuck.org. Mascots Croaker<br />

and Dazey will also be available for photo opportunities.<br />

For the latest information<br />

about Toad Suck Daze <strong>2021</strong>,<br />

visit toadsuck.org or<br />

follow Toad Suck Daze<br />

on Facebook at<br />

facebook.com/toadsuckdaze<br />

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at home<br />

The Ellis Oasis<br />

Impressively, Sharolette does her own interior design. My style is transitional modern<br />

glam. I love for our home to have a very peaceful, inviting, “ and comfortable look with a little<br />

sparkle. Mission accomplished, as the monochrome whites evoke calm, while the fun pops<br />

of color, ” often in shades of blue and patterns of animal print, add that extra je ne sais quoi.<br />

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BY JENNIFER STANLEY<br />

PHOTOS BY NEUMANN IMAGING<br />

The West Conway home of Sharolette<br />

and Anthony Ellis is an open,<br />

calming oasis. The couple has lived<br />

in the 2408 square foot, three bedroom,<br />

two-and-a-half bath home for two years.<br />

They enlisted Jonathan Engelkes with<br />

Jengel Custom Homes, Inc. to build<br />

the house, saying he “was wonderful to<br />

work with from beginning to end.”<br />

The brick exterior is painted Sherwin<br />

Williams China White; the effect is<br />

modern, yet inviting. The clean lines<br />

outside the home extend to its interior<br />

style. Interior paint colors include the<br />

shades Sherwin Williams Pure White<br />

and Tidewater, used throughout.<br />

“<br />

The color white is a peaceful, classic, and<br />

clean look for me, and I never tire of it.<br />

”<br />

—Sharolette Ellis<br />

Impressively, Sharolette does her own<br />

interior design. “My style is transitional<br />

modern glam. I love for our home to<br />

have a very peaceful, inviting, and<br />

comfortable look with a little sparkle.”<br />

Mission accomplished, as the monochrome<br />

whites evoke calm, while the<br />

fun pops of color, often in shades of<br />

blue and patterns of animal print, add<br />

that extra je ne sais quoi.<br />

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Sharolette has always loved design. “I<br />

knew early on, before we started this<br />

home, that white would be the main<br />

color for the interior and the exterior,”<br />

she says. She scoured the internet and<br />

print magazines for inspiration. “Also, I<br />

knew I wanted black trim for the exterior<br />

of our home to make the trim stand out.<br />

With white paint on the interior for the<br />

trim, walls, and cabinets, it gives me<br />

unlimited color options for accessories,<br />

like pillows and artwork. The color white<br />

is a peaceful, classic, and clean look for<br />

me, and I never tire of it,” she says.<br />

Sharolette is consistently drawn to her<br />

dining room. “The formal dining room<br />

is my favorite area of this home. There<br />

is much in the way of sparkle and light<br />

in the room with the furniture, accessories,<br />

and the lighting. This room has<br />

lots of natural light and glam, mirrored<br />

furniture, which makes it a happy space<br />

for me.” The gold accents and displayed<br />

crystal pieces add to the feel of the room.<br />

The Ellis family shops local as often<br />

as possible. In fact, the majority of<br />

their furniture was purchased at Cajun<br />

Brothers Furniture & Mattress in<br />

Downtown Conway. “The wonderful<br />

thing about Cajun Brothers is their<br />

great staff, who is always willing to<br />

help you find what you are looking for.<br />

And, if it is not in stock, you can order<br />

the piece and receive the furniture in a<br />

few short weeks,” says Sharolette.<br />

As for the décor, much was purchased at<br />

Classic Touch, Ye Olde Daisy Shoppe,<br />

and Tipton & Hurst. “Some of my most<br />

prized pieces in our home are the crystal<br />

collection that my husband has gifted<br />

me over the years. In addition, there is<br />

a small, light blue-with-gold trim Avon<br />

bottle in my bathroom that my mother<br />

owned for years and passed on to me.<br />

It coordinates with the bathroom, and<br />

I think of my mom each time I see the<br />

bottle,” she says.<br />

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MONTIE HENNARD PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

The back yard features a pool, installed<br />

by H2O Pools, which also incorporates<br />

the color white. The pool is 12 feet by<br />

28 feet, which is perfect for floating or<br />

swimming laps. “Conway Remodeling<br />

built the lovely pavilion and provided<br />

the best customer experience. We added<br />

a couple of things last minute, and they<br />

were great to accommodate us,” she says.<br />

As for the gorgeous light fixtures,<br />

“Most all the lighting in our home<br />

came from Hambuchen Electric here<br />

in Conway. Gina helped us find the<br />

perfect light fixtures for the look I<br />

wanted to achieve. They have a great<br />

selection with great prices and one-onone<br />

customer service,” says Sharolette.<br />

The Ellis family is thrilled with the<br />

overall effect of their home, saying,<br />

“This home has a calm and inviting feel<br />

for us, and we hope all who enter here<br />

can feel that too.”<br />

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Wampus Cat<br />

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For the first time, a team will be inducted into the<br />

WCSHOF. The inaugural squad selected is the 1964<br />

Conway High School football team. That group went<br />

11-0 and captured the state championship, becoming<br />

the first Class AA team in the state to ever do so.<br />

”<br />

—David Grimes, President,<br />

Wampus Cat Sports Hall of Fame<br />

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BY DAVID GRIMES<br />

SUBMITTED PHOTOS<br />

The Wampus Cat Sports Hall<br />

of Fame recently announced<br />

its latest round of honorees.<br />

The Class of <strong>2021</strong> inductees are<br />

Hal Crafton, Tom Mabry, Wilbur<br />

Owen, Reuel Shepherd, Ken<br />

Stephens, and Janet Taylor.<br />

Also, for the first time, a team<br />

will be inducted into the<br />

WCSHOF. The inaugural squad<br />

selected is the 1964 Conway<br />

High School football team. That<br />

group went 11-0 and captured<br />

the state championship,<br />

becoming the first Class AA<br />

team in the state to ever do so.<br />

Hal Crafton<br />

Crafton played junior high basketball<br />

at St. Joseph but moved across town<br />

to play for Conway High School. He<br />

also played football, but it was on<br />

the hardwood where Crafton really<br />

shined. The Wampus Cats went 82-13<br />

during his three-year career and he was<br />

named all-state in 1973 and 1974. A<br />

6’1” guard, Crafton was a great passer<br />

and playmaker. He helped the Cats<br />

win the 1973 and 1974 AAA state<br />

championship, scoring 30 points in the<br />

title game as a senior. He went on to<br />

play basketball at UCA.<br />

Tom Mabry<br />

Mabry won the discus at the AA state<br />

meet as a senior in 1968. A lineman,<br />

he was also a key part of the Wampus<br />

Cat’s 1967 football team that finished<br />

10-1 and with the state No. 1 ranking<br />

in class AA. He was named all-state<br />

football in 1967 and played in the 1968<br />

all-star game. Mabry was a three-year<br />

letterman at University of Arkansas<br />

from 1969-71 on the offensive line.<br />

Following his senior season, he<br />

played in the 1972 Hula Bowl and the<br />

Coaches All-American Game. Mabry<br />

was an 8th round NFL draft pick by<br />

New York Giants in 1972.<br />

Wilbur Owen<br />

Owen won the Frank E. Robins Award<br />

denoting the top senior athlete in 1960.<br />

He was all-state football in 1959 and<br />

played in in the 1960 all-star game.<br />

Owen also helped the Wampus Cats<br />

capture the 1960 state track championship,<br />

winning three individual races<br />

and anchoring three winning relay<br />

teams. Running track at UCA, he was<br />

four-times named All-AIC as he helped<br />

the Bears win four conference titles.<br />

Owen has been inducted into the UCA<br />

Sports Hall of Fame and the Arkansas<br />

Track & Field Hall of Fame.<br />

Reuel Shepherd<br />

Shepherd was a three-sport standout<br />

at Conway High, winning the Frank E.<br />

Robins Award as a senior in 1993. He<br />

played quarterback for the Wampus<br />

Cats and was named all-state in 1992<br />

and played in the 1993 all-star game.<br />

He also played basketball and was a<br />

high jumper in track. Shepherd played<br />

football at Murray State, where he<br />

switched to linebacker. He was named<br />

second-team All-Ohio Valley Conference<br />

in 1995 and helped the Racers win<br />

the OVC championship in 1995 and<br />

1996, qualifying for NCAA Division<br />

I-AA playoffs both years.<br />

Ken Stephens<br />

Stephens excelled at football at CHS<br />

and was high point man at the 1948<br />

Hal Crafton<br />

Tom Mabry<br />

Wilbur Owen


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state track meet. He played football<br />

and track at UCA, where he was<br />

an NAIA All-American on the oval.<br />

He served as football coach of the<br />

Wampus Cats from 1958-59 before<br />

moving to NLR High School where<br />

he won three state titles. Stephens<br />

coached football at UCA from 1972-<br />

81, earning four AIC titles and was<br />

national runner-up in 1976. Stephens<br />

has been inducted into the UCA Sports<br />

Hall of Fame, the Arkansas Track &<br />

Field Hall of Fame, and the Arkansas<br />

Sports Hall of Fame.<br />

Janet Taylor<br />

Taylor coached in Conway from<br />

1986-2020. She also served as assistant<br />

athletic director. Taylor won eight<br />

state championships in four sports:<br />

volleyball in 1998, girls basketball in<br />

2008, girls golf in 2012 and 2016, and<br />

boys golf in 2002, 2008, 2011 and<br />

2012. She also had eight state runnerup<br />

finishes. Taylor won 38 conference<br />

championships: 20 golf, 11 volleyball,<br />

and seven basketball. She led Conway<br />

Junior High basketball to a remarkable<br />

140-game winning streak from 1990 to<br />

1996. Taylor has been inducted into the<br />

Henderson State Hall of Fame.<br />

The WCSHOF induction banquet<br />

will be held at a date still to be<br />

determined. Proceeds raised<br />

from the banquet will be used by<br />

the Wampus Cat Booster Club<br />

to support Conway High School<br />

athletic programs.<br />

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good taste<br />

recipes<br />

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BY LEAH ASHBY<br />

PHOTOS BY GRACE MARTIN AND SUBMITTED<br />

Savannah Case, originally from<br />

Conway, recently started a food<br />

blog on Instagram and has quickly<br />

become a favorite source for recipes. She<br />

loves cooking for her husband, Jordan,<br />

and their daughter, Hazel. Her fun style<br />

and mix of no-nonsense recipes your<br />

family will love can be found on Instagram<br />

under the account Mybohomie.<br />

We’ve already made several of her<br />

recipes in our own kitchens, and they<br />

were all a hit. Follow her on Instagram.<br />

You and the mouths you feed will be<br />

happy you did!<br />

Mybohomie<br />

“<br />

I started my Instagram page because I was<br />

getting asked often to share a recipe when I<br />

posted things I cooked onto my personal page.<br />

”<br />

—Savannah Case<br />

Why did you decide to start blogging?<br />

I started my Instagram page<br />

because I was getting asked often to<br />

share a recipe when I posted things I<br />

cooked onto my personal page. I had<br />

many people ask me to either create a<br />

cookbook, which I hope someday I can,<br />

or to start an account strictly for cooking<br />

and sharing recipes. So, this January I did<br />

just that. It has been so fun cooking and<br />

creating tasty foods for everyone to try<br />

themselves.<br />

What do you love most about blogging?<br />

I love being able to help you create<br />

a delicious meal you and your family<br />

can enjoy. I think it’s important to sit<br />

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down to a home cooked meal with<br />

your family. I also want to empower<br />

you. You can do this! And I hope my<br />

recipes make it easier.<br />

How did you come up with the name<br />

Mybohomie? I came up with the name<br />

Mybohomie because I’m inviting you<br />

into just that. My style is very bohemian,<br />

our home reflects that, but I wanted it to<br />

be welcoming so I used a pun on words.<br />

Homie as in your friend, but also as a<br />

feeling you get when you’re somewhere<br />

comfortable. I hoped my recipes from<br />

our home would bring all the feel goods<br />

to yours, and you would consider me<br />

your friend along the way.<br />

What is your ideal breakfast menu?<br />

Breakfast is ever changing in our home.<br />

I love cooking breakfast foods and my<br />

family loves to eat them! My little girl<br />

loves my pancakes. I think she would<br />

eat them daily if I would make them.<br />

The same for my husband, but he loves<br />

a good omelet even more. I’m a bread<br />

girl, too, but I’d rather have a cinnamon<br />

coffee cake with a fresh brewed cup of<br />

coffee to go with it. How can you just<br />

choose a couple things, though? Let’s<br />

cook quiche, scrambled cheesy eggs,<br />

French toast, hashbrown casserole,<br />

muffins, apple fritters, fried egg sandwiches,<br />

breakfast casseroles, bacon, ham,<br />

and sausage balls. Are y’all hungry yet<br />

because I am! A lot of these wonderful<br />

dishes have already been shared on my<br />

Instagram page, and if they aren’t there<br />

yet…don’t worry! It’s all coming.<br />

What is a kitchen gadget you can‘t<br />

live without? There are many, but I<br />

do love my food processor. A good<br />

baking sheet is so important. And also, a<br />

hamburger meat chopper! I know it might<br />

sound odd but Google it. They are sold<br />

almost anywhere, and it makes chopping<br />

ground beef in the skillet a breeze.<br />

How would you describe your blog<br />

to new followers? An easy way to plan<br />

meals with helpful hints to make it happen.<br />

“<br />

I came up with the name Mybohomie because I‘m inviting you into just that. My style<br />

is very bohemian, our home reflects that, but I wanted it to be welcoming so I used<br />

a pun on words. Homie as in your friend, but also as a feeling you get when you‘re<br />

somewhere comfortable. I hoped my recipes from our home would bring all the feel<br />

goods to yours, and you would consider me your friend along the way.<br />

” —Savannah<br />

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Here are a few of Savannah‘s most<br />

liked recipes on Instagram.<br />

The Boho Bacon<br />

Burger<br />

INGREDIENTS<br />

1 lb. ground beef<br />

1 egg<br />

1 tsp. Cavender’s seasoning<br />

2 tbsp. Italian salad dressing<br />

1 tbsp. Worcestershire<br />

1 tbsp. grape jelly<br />

1/2 sleeve Ritz crackers, crumbled<br />

Sliced cheese<br />

Bacon (Petit Jean always)<br />

Brioche Buns<br />

Butter<br />

INSTRUCTIONS<br />

Fry the bacon and set aside.<br />

Mix everything together and separate<br />

into patties (I made 5).<br />

Melt 2 tbsp of butter or oil if you didn’t<br />

fry bacon first (but OMG—bacon grease<br />

is so good to cook your burger in).<br />

Medium heat, 4 minutes per side if you<br />

want it cooked through but still so juicy.<br />

Add cheese the last minute and a<br />

half and cover so it melts (if you don’t<br />

have a lid use a sheet pan it works<br />

just as good).<br />

Butter the buns and fry ‘em so they<br />

get that good texture that makes a<br />

burger perfect.<br />

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INGREDIENTS<br />

1/2 lb of Velveeta, cubed<br />

16 oz Spinach Dip (I use Market Fresh<br />

brand from Walmart)<br />

1/2 c. milk<br />

1 can Rotel Tomatoes<br />

1 tsp. chili powder<br />

1/4 tsp. onion powder<br />

1/2 tsp. garlic powder<br />

1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped<br />

1/2 tsp. cumin<br />

1/2 tsp. paprika<br />

1/4 tsp. cayenne (optional)<br />

NOTE: I also like to add a scoop of Harry<br />

& David’s Pepper and Onion Relish to<br />

my bowl! It’s a game changer! If y’all<br />

haven’t started buying that yet, you are<br />

missing out. We buy it by the case, but<br />

they also sell it at our local Walmart.<br />

INSTRUCTIONS<br />

Turn Crock-Pot on high, add cubed<br />

Velveeta cheese, milk & Rotel.<br />

Add spinach dip.<br />

Add rest of spices.<br />

Cook on high for 30 minutes and stir,<br />

cook another 20-30 (watch so the sides<br />

don’t start to burn). Then turn to warm.<br />

If you add a full pound of Velveeta then<br />

just double the spices and milk. You<br />

don’t have to add more spinach dip.<br />

You can also do this in the microwave<br />

or on the stove top.<br />

“<br />

I think it‘s important to sit down to a home cooked<br />

meal with your family. I want to empower you. You<br />

can do this! And I hope my recipes make it easier.<br />

”<br />

—Savannah Case, Mybohomie<br />

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Chocolate Chip<br />

Cookies<br />

INGREDIENTS<br />

2 1/2 c. flour<br />

3/4 c. sugar<br />

1/2 c. brown sugar<br />

1 egg<br />

2 sticks of butter, melted<br />

1/2 tsp. vanilla<br />

1/2 tsp. salt<br />

1 tsp. baking soda<br />

2 cups chocolate chips<br />

INSTRUCTIONS<br />

Using a hand mixer or stand mixer to<br />

cream together butter and sugars.<br />

Add egg and vanilla.<br />

Mix in dry ingredients slowly until<br />

combined.<br />

Fold in chocolate chips.<br />

Put in the fridge for 20 minutes so the<br />

dough is ready to be formed into balls.<br />

Make about 2 tbsp. size dough balls.<br />

Store them in an airtight container in<br />

the refrigerator until ready to bake.<br />

Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes.<br />

Let cool 10 minutes and EAT because<br />

they are so good right out of the oven!<br />

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education<br />

St. Joseph Teachers<br />

Celebrate Retirement<br />

Charlotte Moix and Lois Coney<br />

BY: JENNIFER STANLEY<br />

PHOTOS BRANDY STRAIN-DAYER AND SUBMITTED<br />

St. Joseph Elementary School is celebrating<br />

two special kindergarten teachers, Mrs.<br />

Lois Coney and Mrs. Charlotte Moix.<br />

Together, they have a combined teaching<br />

experience of over 60 years, and both will<br />

retire at the end of this school year.<br />

Of their tenure, St. Joseph Elementary<br />

School Principal Courtney Pope, Ed. S says,<br />

“This says so much about them and their<br />

dedication to education, especially Catholic<br />

education…I am truly appreciative of their<br />

dedication and service to St. Joseph School.”<br />

“<br />

It has truly been an honor to work alongside and learn from these two<br />

amazing women and educators. They both truly embody all that a kindergarten<br />

teacher should be. They have been a treasure to St. Joseph School faculty, staff<br />

and most importantly the students lives they’ve shaped.<br />

”<br />

—Courtney Pope Ed. S, St. Joseph Elementary School Principal<br />

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Lois Coney<br />

Lois Coney has been married to Steve<br />

for 45 years. They have three children,<br />

Shannon Foster, married to Travis;<br />

Amanda Fowlkes; and son Jon Paul,<br />

who passed away in 2016. They have<br />

five “precious grandchildren,” including<br />

Alexis, 20; Noah, 16; Ally, 14; Anna<br />

Klaire, 14; and Ava, 12.<br />

Lois has taught for 31 total years, 24<br />

of those at St. Joseph. “I taught third<br />

grade, fifth grade, and kindergarten at<br />

Oak Grove Elementary in North Little<br />

Rock for seven years and kindergarten<br />

at St. Joseph for the past 24 years.”<br />

When asked why she choose teaching<br />

as a profession, Lois says, “Being a<br />

teenager in the late 60s and 70s (telling<br />

my age), I babysat quite a bit in my<br />

neighborhood, and I taught little ones<br />

how to swim at the YMCA in the<br />

When asked what she will<br />

miss most about working<br />

at St. Joseph, Lois says,<br />

“<br />

Now come the tears. I<br />

will miss seeing all of those<br />

sweet, smiling faces each<br />

day as I enter my school.<br />

St. Joseph has been a<br />

family to me for so long.<br />

I will miss going to Mass<br />

with my students.<br />

”<br />

—Lois Coney<br />

summer. Those little faces gave me a<br />

good idea about what I wanted to do!”<br />

She went on to earn her Bachelors in<br />

Elementary Education from the University<br />

of Central Arkansas, where she was<br />

a member of Alpha Sigma Tau sorority.<br />

“I am so thrilled my granddaughter<br />

Alexis followed me and is a member<br />

now,” she says of her alma mater.<br />

Lois has many fond memories of her<br />

teaching years. “On my first day of my<br />

first year, I started off by peeling apples<br />

and cooking applesauce, not a normal<br />

first day for a new teacher,” she laughs.<br />

“Walking to Downtown Conway for<br />

field trips was always fun. Also, our<br />

entire school painted part of the mural<br />

that is downtown. For many years,<br />

we had field trips at Lollie’s Schaefer’s<br />

Pumpkin Patch at Angie Rawls’ family<br />

farm, making this a great adventure for<br />

our students and especially having the<br />

greatest bus driver, Mr. Lum! This year<br />

has been so different with the Coronavirus.<br />

One day, my class was watching<br />

one of the many videos we do for our<br />

online students; when I was on the<br />

screen, a sweet student said, ‘There’s two<br />

Mrs. Coneys,’ which melted my heart!”<br />

When asked what she will miss most<br />

about working at St. Joseph, Lois says,<br />

“Now come the tears. I will miss seeing<br />

all of those sweet, smiling faces each<br />

day as I enter my school. St. Joseph has<br />

been a family to me for so long. I will<br />

miss going to Mass with my students.<br />

I have been so blessed to work with<br />

our wonderful staff, principal, and my<br />

special co-worker, Charlotte Moix. I<br />

was so honored to receive the Honorary<br />

Alumni Award in 2018.”<br />

Though she will miss the school, staff,<br />

and students terribly, Lois looks forward<br />

to retirement. “I have always wanted<br />

to volunteer at a hospital after losing so<br />

many members of my family. I want to<br />

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scene | heard<br />

give back, and I remember how kind<br />

and caring the volunteers were when we<br />

needed them. Steve and I plan to do a little<br />

traveling as well, and I plan to continue to<br />

watch my grandkids in all of their sports<br />

and activities.”<br />

Charlotte Moix<br />

Charlotte Moix is married to Greg,<br />

and their family includes daughter and<br />

son-in-law Catherine and Mike Brunetti,<br />

granddaughter Piper Brunetti, and<br />

daughter Rebecca Moix.<br />

Charlotte has been a teacher for 37 years,<br />

all at St. Joseph. “I taught second grade for<br />

a year, then moved to kindergarten where<br />

I’ve remained for 36 years,” she says. She<br />

always wanted to be a teacher. “I loved<br />

children and from a young age enjoyed<br />

watching them learn. I spent time with<br />

my mother’s friend in her kindergarten<br />

classroom when I was in high school<br />

and knew I wanted to make a difference<br />

in the lives of children by teaching. My<br />

grandmother was a teacher, and I grew up<br />

hearing her stories as well. I think all of<br />

those experiences led me to teaching.”<br />

She earned her Bachelor of Science<br />

in Education - Elementary and Early<br />

Childhood from the University of Central<br />

Arkansas. As for a favorite memory from<br />

her years of teaching, Charlotte says, “My<br />

favorite memories are those of the Easter<br />

play we put on each Lenten season. There<br />

is something about working with the<br />

children to tell the story of Jesus’ journey<br />

from Holy Thursday through His resurrection<br />

on Easter Sunday.”<br />

When asked what she would miss most<br />

upon retirement, she says, “The people!<br />

St. Joseph School is a family – faculty,<br />

staff, students, and parents. I will greatly<br />

miss them all. I have had the privilege<br />

of teaching so very many wonderful<br />

students and ‘grand-students,’ which is<br />

what I call the students whose parents I<br />

also taught, and with so many amazing<br />

teachers and staff.”<br />

As for retirement plans, Charlotte says, “I<br />

plan on spending time with our granddaughter,<br />

as well as reading, volunteering,<br />

and traveling.”<br />

“<br />

I loved children and from a young age enjoyed watching them learn. I spent time with my<br />

mother‘s friend in her kindergarten classroom when I was in high school and knew I wanted to<br />

make a difference in the lives of children by teaching. My grandmother was a teacher, and I grew up<br />

hearing her stories as well. I think all of those experiences led me to teaching. —Charlotte Moix<br />

”<br />

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at home<br />

As for her advice to aspiring DIYers,<br />

she says,<br />

“<br />

Talk to people who know<br />

what they are doing, and just go for<br />

it. Also, buy extra product just in case<br />

you make too many mistakes!<br />

”<br />

—Shonda Smith<br />

Shonda Smith: DIY Expert<br />

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BY: JENNIFER STANLEY<br />

PHOTOS BY BRANDY STRAIN-DAYER<br />

BEFORE<br />

Shonda Smith of Conway is a<br />

proverbial “Do-It-Yourself (DIY)”<br />

expert. Her West Conway home is<br />

a virtual Pinterest board in how-to home<br />

improvements. Her family, including<br />

Monty, Carter, and Mary Claire Smith<br />

and Diane Jefferson, also enjoys the<br />

fruits of Shonda’s fun “home work.”<br />

By day, Shonda serves as the gifted and<br />

talented teacher at Ellen Smith Elementary<br />

School in Conway. They purchased<br />

their home nearly five years ago, saying,<br />

“The size made it possible for my mom<br />

and sister to move in with us.”<br />

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BEFORE<br />

Since that time, Shonda has transformed<br />

many areas of the home, including the<br />

laundry room, adding a bedroom accent<br />

wall, painting most areas, and revamping<br />

a staircase. She is no stranger to DIY,<br />

however. “Before this house, I tiled all<br />

the floors in wet areas and the bathroom<br />

counters, as well as the backsplash in<br />

the kitchen. I also built an arbor and two<br />

beds,” says Shonda.<br />

She has always had an interest in design.<br />

“As a kid, I dreamed of renovating my<br />

bedroom and was so happy when my<br />

parents replaced the red shag carpet<br />

with brown shag carpet and the couch<br />

with big red roses all over it with the<br />

velour-ish cream couch that had brown<br />

landscapes all over it. Both were very<br />

trendy at the time,” she says. “My DIY<br />

nature started when we bought our first<br />

house. I painted the kitchen purple the<br />

same day we closed on it.”<br />

Shonda cites the staircase as the most<br />

challenging project in their current<br />

home. “It was originally covered in<br />

carpet. We had to add treads and<br />

risers. We also added board and batten<br />

to the walls. It was a tough place to<br />

reach, and there were lots of angles,”<br />

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“<br />

My DIY nature started when we bought our<br />

first house. I painted the kitchen purple the<br />

same day we closed on it.<br />

”<br />

—Shonda Smith<br />

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scene | heard<br />

she says. The bedroom accent wall<br />

resulted in her favorite DIY project<br />

outcome to date.<br />

Shonda calls her personal aesthetic<br />

“traditional sentiment. I like to use<br />

sentimental, everyday-type pieces in<br />

my house. The strawberry carrier my<br />

grandfather made holds cutting boards<br />

and wooden spoons in the kitchen. I<br />

have dough rollers that belonged to<br />

both my grandmothers, my mom,<br />

and a few of my own in a basket<br />

in the kitchen. In my living room, I<br />

have framed a locket that belonged to<br />

my grandmother and a watch of my<br />

grandfather’s. I also hung a marble<br />

board my grandfather made me when<br />

I was a child. A cuckoo clock I bought<br />

when I went to Switzerland also hangs<br />

in a frame above my couch.”<br />

Shonda’s future DIY roadmap includes<br />

her kitchen and bathrooms. As for her<br />

advice to aspiring DIYers, she says,<br />

“Talk to people who know what they<br />

are doing, and just go for it. Also, buy<br />

extra product just in case you make<br />

too many mistakes!”<br />

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scene | heard<br />

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Shonda cites the staircase as the most challenging<br />

project in their current home. It was originally<br />

covered in carpet. We had to add “ treads and risers.<br />

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tough place to reach, and there were lots of angles.<br />

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scene | heard<br />

Shonda calls her personal aesthetic<br />

“ traditional<br />

sentiment. I like to use sentimental, everyday-type<br />

pieces in my house.<br />

”<br />

Bright colors and fun patterns pop at<br />

the Smith family‘s pool and gazebo.<br />

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Conway Public Schools<br />

’Teacher of the Week‘ Awards<br />

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‘Teacher of the Week’ initiative.<br />

This program aims to recognize the<br />

outstanding efforts of educators in the<br />

community by highlighting those who have<br />

excelled in their teaching programs and<br />

methods. This initiative is sponsored by<br />

PattiCakes Bakery, and <strong>Faulkner</strong> <strong>Lifestyle</strong><br />

as a media sponsor, highlighting the<br />

Teachers of the Week in each publication.<br />

The program builds on the Foundation’s<br />

longstanding efforts to partner with<br />

educators to enrich the learning environment<br />

for students. “The mission of the<br />

Conway Public Schools Foundation is<br />

to empower educators to elevate the<br />

student experience,” Drew Spurgers,<br />

CPSF Board President, said. “Anything<br />

we can do to encourage our educators<br />

and recognize their efforts is worthy<br />

work. We’re proud of this program!”<br />

Each week, CPSF will recognize<br />

local educators for their outstanding<br />

performance based on the community’s<br />

nominations. Teachers can be nominated<br />

by administrators, parents, other teachers,<br />

and even students. One recipient is<br />

selected and announced live weekly on<br />

CPSF’s Facebook page.<br />

The first educator to be featured in this<br />

program was Julie Turner, a Kindergarten<br />

teacher at Ellen Smith Elementary. “Thank<br />

you so much for the honor of being the<br />

Teacher of the Week. I am overwhelmed<br />

with gratitude and feel very blessed to<br />

be the first recipient,” said Mrs. Turner.<br />

“This program is the perfect way to honor<br />

teachers for their hard work and dedication<br />

during these unprecedented times.”<br />

Mrs. Turner was nominated by her<br />

principal, Ms. Holly King. “Mrs. Turner<br />

has a huge heart and has worked so<br />

hard to learn how to effectively teach<br />

kindergarteners virtually. She loves her<br />

students and is always willing to help<br />

others! We are so blessed to have her at<br />

Ellen Smith,” said Ms. King.<br />

If you know of a teacher who does<br />

an extraordinary job and goes above<br />

and beyond, visit CPSFoundation.com<br />

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Shannon Bramlett | April 2, <strong>2021</strong><br />

School: Ruth Doyle Middle School<br />

Position: GT and ESL<br />

Nominator: Fellow Teachers and Students<br />

Mrs. Bramlett was nominated by numerous teachers and students. Here<br />

are just a few of the things that some of her students said about her...<br />

*Mrs. Bramlett is super nice and has a good sense of humor!<br />

*Mrs. Bramlett challenges us in a very fun way!<br />

*She is an amazing teacher. She makes school so much more fun! She<br />

deserves it very much!<br />

*She explains things in ways you can understand.<br />

*Mrs. Bramlett is a great teacher and she works very hard. She teaches<br />

us very well and also shares jokes with us.<br />

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Tanner Williams | April 9, <strong>2021</strong><br />

School: Ellen Smith Elementary<br />

Position: Kindergarten<br />

Nominator: Parent<br />

This is what a parent had to say about Mr. Williams…<br />

Mr. Williams has been such a wonderful teacher<br />

for my child. He comes home every telling what he<br />

has learned in class. He loves to share songs that<br />

Mr. Williams has taught to help them learn new<br />

things like months of the year. My son even has<br />

to take a hat to school so that he can wear it in the<br />

car rider pick up just like Mr. Williams. Thanks<br />

for being such an awesome teacher and keeping<br />

my son engaged in learning.<br />

Andrew Sills | April 16, <strong>2021</strong><br />

School: Bob Courtway Middle School<br />

Position: 7th Grade Science<br />

Nominator: Administrator<br />

This is what an administrator had to say about Mr. Sills...<br />

Mr. Sills has taken a very helpful lead role in regard to our use<br />

of Schoology. As a previous user in another district, he came<br />

in with background knowledge that none of the rest of us had.<br />

He also attended Training of Trainers this summer and has<br />

become a go-to teacher on our campus to assist others with this<br />

platform. Additionally, he helps every day after school with duty<br />

even though he doesn’t have to. He goes above and beyond in a<br />

year that is extremely challenging. He makes a big difference at<br />

Courtway and we are so proud to have him. #TogetherWeCan<br />

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community<br />

Rock Pond Pros and The Women‘s Leadership Network<br />

Team up to present the <strong>2021</strong> Central Arkansas Open<br />

and Launch their Dream Without Limits Initiative<br />

The 2nd annual Central Arkansas<br />

Open Professional Women’s golf<br />

tournament is scheduled to be<br />

played <strong>May</strong> 12-14 at Centennial Valley<br />

Country Club. It is the 5th tournament in<br />

the 11 tournament Women’s All Pro Tour<br />

organized by K&G Sports. The tournament<br />

is presented by Rock Pond Pros.<br />

“It was exciting to experience the successful<br />

first Central Arkansas Open tournament<br />

in 2020, despite all of the COVID-19<br />

challenges,” Pete Tanguay, Tournament<br />

Chair and President of Rock Pond Pros<br />

said after last year’s event. “I learned<br />

that what we were doing had more to<br />

do with providing an opportunity and<br />

venue for 80+ committed young women to<br />

pursue their dreams than it did about golf.<br />

Families in Conway opened their homes<br />

and hosted all of the golfers who asked for<br />

housing, an army of volunteers took care of<br />

the details and we enjoyed a week of golf<br />

and making friendships, some of which<br />

will last a lifetime.”<br />

Planning for <strong>2021</strong> began with the decision<br />

to add a tagline to the event that communicated<br />

what was really happening.<br />

We were providing opportunities and<br />

support for women, encouraging them to<br />

DREAM WITHOUT LIMITS.<br />

Pete Tanguay met with Shelley Mehl<br />

and Amy Gilstrap of the Women’s<br />

Leadership Network (WLN) on March 8,<br />

International Woman’s Day. The decision<br />

was made to rename the tournament to<br />

the WLN Central Arkansas Open.<br />

According to Amy, who will lead<br />

the effort, “The Women’s Leadership<br />

Network has been looking for an event<br />

to get behind that shared our vision to<br />

empower and support all women, especially<br />

one that would help us reach into<br />

the younger generation of future women<br />

leaders. We look forward to working with<br />

the Central Arkansas Open team to take<br />

this tournament to the next level in <strong>2021</strong>,<br />

for golf and sports, for our community,<br />

and to empower women to DREAM<br />

WITHOUT LIMITS.”<br />

The <strong>2021</strong> WLN Central Arkansas<br />

Open will include a luncheon for<br />

high school and college ladies who<br />

are interested in pursuing professional<br />

athletics. They will get to hear from some<br />

of the touring pros on what it takes and<br />

what the day in the life of a pro athlete<br />

looks like. There will be a family oriented<br />

Meet the Pros event on Sunday evening<br />

(Mother’s Day) before the tournament as<br />

well as a Pro/Am tournament on Monday<br />

that will give local amateur golfers the<br />

opportunity to play with the pros. All<br />

this will be capped off with three days<br />

of competitive golf with $50,000 in prize<br />

money and serious dreams on the line.<br />

For more information, visit our website<br />

or contact us if you have questions,<br />

would like to volunteer or are able to<br />

financially support this event to help<br />

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organization, housed at UCA’s Outreach<br />

and Community Engagement, created for<br />

women, by women, to support women<br />

who are seasoned or aspirant leaders in<br />

the home, at work or in the community.<br />

The purpose of the network is to provide<br />

opportunities for women to connect<br />

from various backgrounds in Conway<br />

and surrounding areas. [Facebook: @<br />

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K&G Sports launched the Women’s<br />

All-Pro Tour (WAPT) in 2019 to provide a<br />

pathway for women professional golfers<br />

to the LPGA Tour with the same tournament<br />

model used on the Men’s All Pro<br />

Tour (APT) to provide a pathway to the<br />

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Conway Area Chamber of Commerce Off the Clock: Catfish<br />

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Hendrix College Warriors Golf Team<br />

Matthew Stephens, a<br />

senior in the Class of<br />

<strong>2021</strong> at Conway High<br />

School, will Attend<br />

Hendrix College in<br />

the Fall and will Sign<br />

a Letter of Intent<br />

to Play Golf for the<br />

Hendrix Warriors.<br />

A college signing<br />

event for the Senior Wampus Cat to join<br />

the Hendrix College Warriors Golf Team<br />

will be held for Mr. Stephens on Friday,<br />

April 30 at 1pm at Centennial Valley<br />

Country Club, 1600 Centennial Club<br />

Drive in Conway.<br />

Hendrix College named Matthew<br />

a Provost’s Scholar in January<br />

following his admission in December, a<br />

scholarship award providing full tuition.<br />

In March, he received the Arkansas<br />

Governor’s Distinguished Scholar Award.<br />

Matthew Stephens, Senior, Conway High School<br />

A legacy at Hendrix College, Matthew<br />

will follow in his grandfather’s footsteps<br />

to play a varsity sport. He is the<br />

grandson of Dr. Paul McChristian of<br />

Conway, a 1969 graduate of Hendrix<br />

and 6' 4" Center for the Warriors<br />

basketball team from 1965-1969.<br />

Stephens, a three-year letterman for<br />

the Wampus Cat’s Golf Team, appeared<br />

in over 30 tournaments for Conway and<br />

competed in the Arkansas 6A State Golf<br />

Tournament in 2018, 2019, and 2020<br />

earning All-Conference honors in 2019.<br />

He will graduate with Distinguished High<br />

Honors from Conway High School on<br />

<strong>May</strong> 22nd and is currently ranked 6th in<br />

his class of 647 with a GPA of 4.33.<br />

Conway’s golf team is coached by<br />

Kent Manion.<br />

Matthew is the son of Douglas and<br />

Stacey Stephens of Conway.<br />

It is so encouraging when CBC alumni, and<br />

“ former employees, give back to the College<br />

in such a meaningful way. I am so thankful to<br />

Cory and Cari for sharing God‘s blessings in<br />

their lives with CBC. —President Kimbrow<br />

”<br />

Calhoun Endowed Scholarship<br />

Established at Central Baptist College<br />

Central Baptist College President<br />

Terry Kimbrow is pleased to announce<br />

the establishment of the Calhoun<br />

Endowed Scholarship. The Calhoun<br />

Endowed Scholarship was established<br />

by Cory and Cari Calhoun and will<br />

give first priority to residents of Benton<br />

County and Saline County. Second<br />

priority will be given to graduates of<br />

the Baptist Preparatory School in Little<br />

Rock. “It is so encouraging when CBC<br />

alumni, and former employees, give<br />

back to the College in such a meaningful<br />

way,” said President Kimbrow. “I am so<br />

thankful to Cory and Cari for sharing<br />

God’s blessings in their lives with CBC.”<br />

Cory and Cari (O’Dell) Calhoun are<br />

both Central Baptist College alumni who<br />

were raised in Bryant (Saline County),<br />

and Cari graduated from Baptist Prep.<br />

Cory received his Associates degree in<br />

General Education and then transferred<br />

to UCA where he received his Bachelor<br />

of Science degree in Economics before<br />

returning to CBC to serve as the Director<br />

of Admissions. Cari received her<br />

Bachelor of Science degree in Christian<br />

Counseling and then went on to UCA<br />

and earned her Master’s degree in<br />

School Psychology.<br />

Cory and Cari currently reside in<br />

Rogers with their children Lincoln and<br />

Emery. Cory is the Senior Manufacturing<br />

Recruiter at Management Recruiters of<br />

Rogers. Cari is a School Psychologist<br />

with Bentonville Schools. Cory and Cari<br />

hope that by establishing this endowed<br />

scholarship fund,<br />

it encourages<br />

others to support<br />

scholarships at<br />

Central Baptist<br />

College.<br />

Central Baptist<br />

College has over<br />

70 endowed<br />

scholarships<br />

representing<br />

over $3.6 million in contributions.<br />

Endowed scholarships serve as a lasting<br />

tribute, as contributions are placed in<br />

the permanent endowment and only<br />

a portion of the interest is awarded as<br />

scholarships. Endowed scholarships are<br />

awarded by vote of the CBC Scholarship<br />

Committee, taking into account the<br />

qualifications and eligibility of the<br />

applicants as detailed in the scholarship<br />

agreement.<br />

Additional contributions to the Calhoun<br />

Endowed Scholarship fund can be sent<br />

to Central Baptist College, 1501 College<br />

Avenue, Conway, AR 72034. Checks<br />

should be made payable to Central<br />

Baptist College with “Calhoun Endowed<br />

Scholarship” indicated on the memo<br />

line. Gifts can also be made online<br />

at www.cbc.edu/endowed. Include<br />

“Calhoun Endowed Scholarship” in the<br />

comments box on the online donation<br />

form. For questions or need additional<br />

information please contact Sancy Faulk,<br />

Vice President for Advancement, at<br />

501.205.8799 or sfaulk@cbc.edu.<br />

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eauty<br />

The Most Misunderstood of Beauty Rituals: Facials<br />

Facials are one of the most misunderstood<br />

beauty rituals out there. Often<br />

seen as unnecessary or ineffective, the<br />

treatments are rarely thought of as part of a<br />

healthy skincare routine — and they can be<br />

pricey. But regularly seeing an aesthetician<br />

should be thought of as essential part of any<br />

glowing skin regimen.<br />

So many people ask what we offer at Studio<br />

Skin. Take a look at our services and feel<br />

free to reach out to us with any questions.<br />

We look forward to seeing your face!<br />

Power Peel | $135 (70 min)<br />

The ultimate resurfacing treatment to transform<br />

your skin. A multi-step process that<br />

combines microdermabrasion, LED light,<br />

pure oxygen therapies, and a fruit acid peel<br />

for brightening, exfoliating, and recharging<br />

your skin for a flawless complexion.<br />

Oxygen Purifying Facial | $125 (60 min)<br />

Using medical-grade oxygen to plump and<br />

hydrate skin, this rejuvenating facial gently<br />

erases dull skin and fine lines to leave skin<br />

silky smooth with a renewed radiance.<br />

This facial delivers instant gratification and<br />

improves clarity, texture, and tone with<br />

regular treatments. Includes LED light.<br />

Triple Crown Facial | $160 (75 min)<br />

Studio Skin’s signature facial treatment. A<br />

unique combination of microdermabrasion,<br />

microcurrent, LED light and oxygen-infused<br />

therapy to refine, lift, and tone your skin.<br />

The immediately visible results are smooth,<br />

firm, youthful-looking skin with a radiant<br />

glow. Every session triggers collagen and<br />

elastin production for immediately visible<br />

results and cumulative benefits over time.<br />

Jet Peel | $125 (60 min)<br />

Exfoliate, extract and infuse. That’s what Jet Peel<br />

does best. This non-invasive, medical-grade<br />

treatment combines 100% oxygen and sterile<br />

saline to cleanse, hydrate, and exfoliate away<br />

dead skin cells. It unclogs pores and extracts<br />

impurities while simultaneously infusing your<br />

skin with condition-specific serums. The air<br />

pressure of the Jet Peel, so named because it<br />

was designed by a jet engineer, is like needlefree<br />

microneedling, infusing your preferred<br />

serum combination 4 millimeters into the skin,<br />

all without ever actually touching the skin. The<br />

subdermal layer absorbs the infused serum for<br />

maximum benefit to your skin’s appearance and<br />

hydration. Includes LED light treatment.<br />

Chemical Peel | $150+ (60-90 min)<br />

You may be a good fit for chemical peels<br />

if you’d like to reverse visible signs of<br />

aging and sun damage on the face or back.<br />

Chemical peels can be effective for nearly<br />

all skin types, textures, and tones. Opt for<br />

a chemical peel before a big event or social<br />

situation for gorgeous blemish-free skin.<br />

Routine chemical peels make an excellent<br />

treatment option for patients who are<br />

seeking preventative care. Keep skin looking<br />

young, healthy, and fresh with regular<br />

chemical peels. Your skincare provider can<br />

help create a personalized treatment plan<br />

according to your individual needs and goals.<br />

Microneedling $175 | (60 min)<br />

Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure. It<br />

involves pricking the skin with tiny sterilized<br />

needles. The small wounds cause your body<br />

to make more collagen and elastin, which<br />

heal your skin and help you look younger.<br />

Includes LED light treatment.<br />

Vibradermabrasion | $135 (70 min)<br />

Vibraderm is the latest in aging skin<br />

treatment technology. It is an effective and<br />

clinically proven topical aging skin treatment,<br />

utilizing a rapidly vibrating sterile paddle<br />

to remove layers of damaged skin tissue;<br />

leaving healthier and more radiant skin.<br />

Vibradermabrasion is the new way to do<br />

microdermabrasion. The process is fast,<br />

very comfortable for patients and produces<br />

exceptional results. 75-85% of the stratum<br />

corneum (top layer of non-living skin<br />

cells) is removed in minutes. Vibraderm<br />

machine consists of paddles covered in<br />

abrasive particles. During the treatment, the<br />

Vibraderm paddles vibrate over the skin at<br />

extremely high speeds, exfoliating the top<br />

layer of skin and stimulating collagen growth.<br />

Scullpla Filler Facial | $180 (60 min)<br />

Package of 5 $800 (save $100)<br />

Sculplla drives an ingredient called Poly L<br />

Lactic Acid (which is the exact same stuff<br />

you’ll find in the filler Sculptra at your derm’s<br />

office) as well as a blend of anti-aging favorites<br />

like caffeine and niacinamide into the top layer<br />

of your skin to plump wrinkles. There’s no<br />

downtime, except avoiding water and sweat<br />

for 12 hours, and the results are cumulative.<br />

Hydrodermabrasion | $175 (75 min)<br />

A hydrating skin treatment with a glycolic<br />

and hyaluronic acid infusion for the ultimate<br />

microdermabrasion and skin rejuvenation<br />

experience.<br />

Angela Jackson | Studio Skin<br />

1315 North Street | Conway<br />

WWW.STUDIOSKIN.SKINTHERAPY.NET<br />

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truth on the go<br />

Trusting God<br />

with All Your Heart<br />

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What does trusting God look like in the midst of your daily life? The simple<br />

answer to the question is found in the concept of confidence. When we are<br />

confident in God and His ability and willingness to care for us, we trust Him.<br />

BY ANDREA LENNON<br />

Our heart is a prized possession.<br />

Sometimes we go to great<br />

lengths to make sure our heart<br />

is not hurt by the people around us or<br />

the circumstances we face. King David<br />

knew what it was like to be mistreated<br />

by others and to face challenging<br />

circumstances. He also knew what it<br />

was like to turn to God and cry out for<br />

help. Psalm 28:6-7 states, “Praise be to<br />

the Lord, for he has heard my cry for<br />

mercy. The Lord is my strength and<br />

my shield; my heart trusts in him, and<br />

he helps me.” (NIV)<br />

Have you ever wondered how you<br />

can trust God with all of your heart?<br />

I mean really trust God! What does<br />

trusting God look like in the midst of<br />

your daily life? The simple answer to<br />

the question is found in the concept<br />

of confidence. When we are confident<br />

in God and His ability and willingness<br />

to care for us, we trust Him. In order<br />

to have confidence in God, we must<br />

recognize and accept God’s character,<br />

ability, strength, and truth.<br />

• The character of God describes<br />

who God is! The Bible teaches<br />

that God is our creator, sustainer,<br />

provider, and protector. Psalm<br />

100:3 speaks of the character of<br />

God. “Know that the Lord is God.<br />

It is he who made us, and we are<br />

his; we are his people the sheep of<br />

his pasture.”<br />

• The ability of God describes<br />

what God can do! God’s power is<br />

limitless. Nothing is too difficult for<br />

Him! When we are facing hardships<br />

it is important to remember the<br />

words recorded in Psalm 68:19.<br />

“Praise be to the Lord, to God<br />

our Savior, who daily bears our<br />

burdens.” Aren’t you glad that God<br />

is willing to daily bear your burden?<br />

This means that whatever hardship<br />

is going on in your life, God wants<br />

to bear it on your behalf.<br />

• The strength of God describes how<br />

God works! “O Lord, you are my<br />

God; I will exalt you and praise<br />

your name, for in perfect faithfulness<br />

you have done marvelous<br />

things, things planned long ago.”<br />

(Isaiah 25:1) How does God work<br />

in our lives? He works in perfect<br />

faithfulness! This means that God<br />

does not make a mistake. He is<br />

never late. He is always right on<br />

time. It is not possible for Him to<br />

forget about us or the situation<br />

we face.<br />

• The truth of God describes God’s<br />

pure intentions towards us! We<br />

must know and believe that God<br />

is with us and that God is for us.<br />

God has no hidden agenda when<br />

it comes to our lives. He loves us<br />

and has a plan for us. “The Lord is<br />

gracious and compassionate, slow<br />

to anger and rich in love. The Lord<br />

is good to all; he has compassion<br />

on all he has made. The Lord is<br />

faithful to all his promises and<br />

loving toward all he has made.”<br />

(Psalm 145:8-9.)<br />

As you think about your heart, think<br />

about your level of trust in God. You<br />

can know that God provides a place<br />

for you to experience unconditional<br />

love and unwavering acceptance especially<br />

during times of trouble. If you<br />

long to trust God more, focus on the<br />

verses listed above. Ask God to show<br />

you His character, ability, strength,<br />

and truth. As you do, you will fuel<br />

an understanding in your heart and<br />

mind allowing you to place your daily<br />

confidence in Him. The result of this<br />

confidence will be tangible in your<br />

life. Instead of pulling back from God,<br />

you will find yourself running to God.<br />

When this occurs, you will experience<br />

the very meaning of trusting God with<br />

all of your heart. Your life will become<br />

a picture of Isaiah 32:17, “The fruit of<br />

righteousness will be peace; the effect<br />

of righteousness will be quietness and<br />

confidence forever.”<br />

Is trusting God hard for you? If so, I<br />

invite you to download my free eBook<br />

Trusting God with Anything and<br />

Everything. Access it online today at<br />

www.AndreaLennonMinistry.org!<br />

Andrea Lennon: An “on the go” kind of girl who loves Jesus, Andrea’s life<br />

calling is to teach women to know the truth, live the truth, and share the<br />

truth. Her passion is honest conversation about the topics that drive our<br />

lives and how we can weather the storms through the love and power of<br />

our Lord and His Word. Connect with Andrea at AndreaLennonMinistry.org.<br />

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faulkner fam<br />

Our <strong>Faulkner</strong> Fam:<br />

The Holmes Family<br />

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Jeremy, Elaine, Cody<br />

(not pictured), Tigist and<br />

Caleb Holmes<br />

Where are you from?<br />

Jeremy, Conway AR<br />

Elaine, Salt Lake City, UT<br />

Where do you work?<br />

Jeremy is CFO of Fureigh, Inc.<br />

Elaine is Owner/Stylist of Studio<br />

1030 Salon.<br />

What schools do your children<br />

attend? All three children attended<br />

Greenbrier Public Schools. Cody (not<br />

pictured) graduated in 2015. Caleb &<br />

Tig are seniors this year.<br />

How did you two meet?<br />

We grew up in the same neighborhood.<br />

Became High School<br />

sweethearts and have been married<br />

now for 26 years<br />

How long have you lived in<br />

<strong>Faulkner</strong> County?<br />

Jeremy for 44 years<br />

Elaine for 34 years<br />

PHOTOS BY BRANDY STRAIN-DAYER<br />

Describe parenting in one sentence.<br />

The most important, hardest and most<br />

rewarding work you will ever do!<br />

When you get a date night where<br />

do you go? We like to mix it up to a<br />

few places in Conway. A few of our<br />

favorites are Walk Ons, Pasta Grill,<br />

Mike’s Place, Los 3 Potrillos.<br />

When you shop local (for fun) what<br />

stores are always on your list?<br />

Jeremy, Bell & Sward, Conway Farm<br />

& Home, Toad Suck Gun Shop<br />

Elaine, all the downtown boutiques in<br />

Conway. In Greenbrier I like Southern<br />

Savvy, and Lacey Smith just opened a<br />

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small shop in my salon called Studio<br />

1030 Boutique that has the cutest<br />

clothes and accessories.<br />

What are your favorite things to do<br />

as a family? We spend our summers<br />

at the lake and make it a priority to be<br />

together as much as possible.<br />

What activities are your children<br />

involved in? Our kids enjoy the<br />

outdoors and each played sports in<br />

school. Cody played baseball for<br />

Greenbrier and in college. Tigist plays<br />

soccer for Greenbrier and will play<br />

for Central Baptist College next year.<br />

Caleb was an all-conference football<br />

player for Greenbrier. The guys play<br />

golf all the time. We all stay active.<br />

What is a favorite inspiration<br />

quote/scripture that is important<br />

in your family? “Jesus replied, “The<br />

most important commandment is<br />

this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The LORD our<br />

God is the one and only LORD. And<br />

you must love the LORD your God<br />

with all your heart, all your soul, all<br />

your mind, and all your strength.’ The<br />

second is equally important: ‘Love<br />

your neighbor as yourself.’ No other<br />

commandment is greater than these.””<br />

—Mark 12:29-31 NLT<br />

What do you love most about<br />

living in this community? We have<br />

enjoyed watching our children grow<br />

up in the <strong>Faulkner</strong> County community.<br />

We are blessed to have grandparents<br />

and other family members who also<br />

live in our community. We have made<br />

lasting friendships and have many<br />

memories that we will have forever.<br />

We will always consider the <strong>Faulkner</strong><br />

County area our home.<br />

When asked about their favorite things to do as a family,<br />

Elaine responded,<br />

“<br />

We spend our summers at the lake and<br />

make it a priority to be together as much as possible.<br />

”<br />

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A Growing Health System for a Growing Community<br />

More Specialists<br />

Innovative Services<br />

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New Medical Offices<br />

Rheumatology Excellence<br />

Conway Regional is proud to offer rheumatology services at the Conway<br />

Regional Multispecialty Clinic. Rheumatologists specialize in a wide<br />

range of disorders that affect the joints, muscles, tendons, bones, and<br />

other connective tissues. Our highly-skilled specialists care for patients<br />

with an extensive variety of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. For<br />

more information or to make an appointment, please call 501-358-6145.<br />

We’re not just growing—we’re growing together.

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