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FROM THE EDITOR Lori Quinn

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ur 2014 Readers’ Choice Awards results are in! Congratulations to all of our winners and runners-up!

It is always exciting when we see new businesses ranked in our “best of”. And we love to see some of our favorite’s year after year back at the top of their nominated category. Obviously, we would love to feature each business nominated, and many times we will feature these businesses throughout the year. But in this issue we are highlighting four of our 2014 winners: “On my birthday, take me to dinner at...”-Pasta Grill, winner “I only have eyes for (favorite local optometrist)…”-Dr. Susan DeBlack with DeBlack Eye Care Center, winner “My dream home would be filled with furniture from…”Cajun Brothers, winner “My favorite veterinarian… ”-Dr. Greg Hartman with Hartman Animal Hospital, winner Each one of these businesses has made their mark in our community with their business.

From some of the best pasta and service around, to top notch vision care, to furniture that will update any home, to special care for your furry friends…these four winners are most deserving of their 2014 awards.

Also, in this issue we have featured the beautiful home of Nancy Willams-Dornblaser in The Village at Hendrix. Her home is filled with cheerful colors, beautiful windows that allow for an abundance of natural light, and many custom features throughout.

Check out the full issue for all the Readers’ Choice winners and runners-up.

Until Next Month, Lori Quinn

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PASTA GRILL

6 8DR. SUSAN DEBLACK

12 10 DR. GREG HARTMAN CAJUN BROTHERS list of winners, page 15

32 homes Williams home

37 food

easy bake tilapia and roasted garlic lemon broccoli

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Micro needling is all the buzz Page 30

spirituality Conway, kids life and faith Page 36

book review ‘A Prayer for Owen Meany’ Page 41

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BEST OF THE BEST 2014

Each year, Women’s, Inc. polls our readers to determine your local favorites in various categories.

The votes are in, and we are pleased to highlight a selection of the winners!

Austin Miller (Executive Chef ), Suzanne Hall (owner), and Michael Manley (Manager)

On my birthday

TAKE ME TO DINNER AT

By Jennifer Stanley Photos by Brandy Strain Our readers have spoken, and the winner of “On my birthday, take me to dinner at…” is Pasta Grill of downtown Conway! The successful restaurant is owned by Suzanne and Wes Hall and was opened in October 2012. Of the decision to establish Pasta Grill, Suzanne shares, “We looked at a lot of buildings in several different areas before we settled on downtown Conway. We always pray and trust that God will lead us where we need to go and He always does. We love being a part of historic downtown areas. Our very first restaurant, in 1994, was in the oldest building in downtown Russellville.”

In restoring the Conway location, Suzanne’s

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goal was to preserve the integrity of the original.

“The worn floors, crumbling brick, and architectural details are so beautiful, and we can’t replicate that.

The Conway building was small but quaint, and we believed it would be a warm and intimate setting for gathering and dining as well as having a historical ambiance.”

Being restaurateurs was not in Wes and Suzanne’s original plans. The couple married in 1992, and he intended to be an optometrist, earning a degree in biology From UALR. Suzanne received her degree in

criminal law from ASU, and then became certified as a paralegal with an emphasis on corporate law.

“It’s interesting how we think we know where we are going in life, but I believe sometimes God has other plans. Better plans,” she shares. A few months after graduating from college, the couple purchased their first restaurant. That was 20 years - and five restaurants - ago.

Pasta Grill is the couple’s sixth restaurant, and the other five are still operating today, each under independent ownership. “We had no experience at all

in the food industry, but we were willing to work hard and learn. We believe this is what God put in our hearts to do, and He has been with us every step of the way.

Being a chef and restaurateur has become my passion and is one of the greatest blessings of my life. I love what I do, and it is a joy to get to come to work at Pasta Grill,” Suzanne enthuses.

Experimenting and creating in the kitchen are among her passions. “It is where I can unwind and have fun,” she shares. Among Pasta Grill’s most successful dishes are their shrimp and grits, southern most pasta, shrimp New Orleans, steaks, prime rib, and homemade lasagna. “We love using fresh ingredients and making everything from scratch. There are so many dining choices in Conway and nearby, we understand every time someone chooses to dine with us it is a gift and an honor. We take that seriously.

We have been so blessed, and we want to give back through exceptional service and by making each dish the best we can, for every customer, every time,” adds Suzanne.

Pasta Grill employs approximately 40 people. “We are a team, and everyone is so important. God chose to let people who believe be His hands and feet in the world, and at Pasta Grill we know in the same way it takes every one of us working together and doing our part to serve our customers well. We have an awesome dishwasher, Jesus Navarette, and an amazing prep and lead team that are the backbone of Pasta Grill. We have a wonderful manager, Michael Manley. He is the man behind our organization and staffing, and he is devoted to excellence; he loves to work with and serve our customers and our staff as well.

Our executive chef is Austin Miller, the culinary creativeness behind so much of what we serve and who we are as a restaurant.

There are two very special people who make the food we serve fresh every day; Tressa Burnside and Gilberto Molina have been part of Pasta Grill since day one, and we are so thankful to have them and the rest of our wonderful staff.” Suzanne also cites the good working relationship between the employees as a reason for their continued success.

Suzanne and Wes love to receive feedback on dishes. “When people say, ‘Wow! That is delicious!’ that is my reward. I want people to know how thankful we are for them by how well we serve them. Our customers are so valuable, and they deserve that.” The couple strives to implement customer suggestions when possible and often add dishes to their menu as a result of feedback.

Of their “Best Of” win, Suzanne says, “We know people are busy with family and work, and when they take time to vote for us we are humbled and so grateful. It is truly a blessing to be part of this community, and we want to say thank you for supporting Pasta Grill.”

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BEST OF THE BEST 2014

Dr. Sarah Davis and Dr. Susan DeBlack

I only have eyes for my favorite

local optometrist

Dr. Susan DeBlack!

By Jennifer Stanley Photos by Brandy Strain Dr. Susan DeBlack is thrilled to be the winner of Women’s Inc.’s favorite local optometrist! Dr. DeBlack is a graduate of the University of Houston College of Optometry. She founded DeBlack Eye Care, located in West Conway, in 2006.

Dr. Sarah Davis joined the practice in 2013. Dr. Davis received her optometric education at Northeastern State University College of Optometry in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Upon Dr. Davis’ arrival, the practice underwent extensive remodeling and greatly expanded its eyewear selection. They continue to embrace technology and update equipment, which enables the clinic to better diagnose and treat eye

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conditions.

DeBlack Eye Care is fortunate to have a knowledgeable, friendly staff, led by office manager, Melissa Manning. Melissa is a licensed optician with over 20 years of optical experience. The staff also includes several other licensed opticians who take the time necessary to educate patients on new technologically advanced lens designs and to help patients select the best options for their specific visual needs. They also help patients select from a wide variety of frame collections to find their best fit and look.

Drs. DeBlack and Davis also have a special interest in working with children. “It has been estimated that 80 percent of the learning a child does occurs through his or her eyes. We want to make sure every child has the best possible vision, so they can learn and perform to their full potential,” they share.

The doctors and staff of DeBlack Eye Care focus on community involvement and look for ways to make a difference in the lives their patients and others. Dr. Davis has served on two medical mission trips to Roatan, Honduras, with Volunteer Optom-

etric Services to Humanity. More than 900 patients were cared for on each trip. The volunteer doctors provided desperately needed prescription eyewear and treated a wide range of eye diseases. In addition, Dr. DeBlack and several staff members have volunteered at Shepherd’s Hope Eye Clinic in Little Rock, which provides eye examinations and glasses to those unable to afford eye care. They have also participated in the Special Olympics Arkansas Healthy Athletes program for several years.

DeBlack Eye Care is also very involved in a program called Optometry Giving Sight. More than 600 million people around the world are blind or vision impaired simply because they do not have access to the eye examination and/or glasses they need. The practice celebrates World Sight Day each year and makes a donation for each frame sold during the month of October. Since 2008, the clinic has helped provide exams and glasses for over 400 individuals worldwide. “For these people, the gift of sight can make the difference between a life of poverty and a life of opportunity.”

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Doctors and office staff: Dawn Fryar, Haleigh Barnard, Dr. JoAnna Roath, Dr. Greg Hartman, Amy Hartman, Erin Rittman (not pictured Joy Goff and Heather Bound)

My favorite

veterinarian

Dr. Greg Hartman!

By Jennifer Stanley Photos by Brandy Strain Congratulations are in order for “My favorite veterinarian,” Dr. Greg Hartman of Hartman Animal Hospital! Dr. Hartman is married to Amy, and the couple has three children: Isabella, Mary, and Kyle.

They also have three pets, including dogs Zack and Bo and cat, Sadie.

Dr. Hartman, a graduate of Tuskegee School of Veterinarian Medicine, has been a veterinarian for 12 years. He opened Hartman Animal Hospital, located on Hogan Lane in West Conway, in the spring of 2004. As he states, “Conway is a growing community, in both residents and pets. We liked the location 10 WOMEN’S INC. / OCTOBER 2014

Technicians: Nikki Daniel, Cole Breeding, David Sartain, and Susan Roper (not pictured Julie Bain, Allison Leach, Meagan Hartman)

because of the residential growth around the clinic.”

The clinic sees mainly companion animals, cats and dogs.

Services include companion animal medicine and surgeries. Hartman Animal Hospital employs 15 people, including Associate Veterinarian, Dr. JoAnna Roath. “She has been with us for the past four years and continues to work very hard to help the practice grow,” says Dr. Hartman.

When asked what he most enjoys about his work, Dr. Hartman shares, “The opportunity to take care of people’s pets, which are a part of their families, and to see people’s happiness when their pets are healthy and taken care of.”

Hartman Animal Clinic appreciates their loyal clients, saying, “We try to create an open and honest relationship with our clients. We express our intent to treat their pets as if they were our own and respect they are their family members.” They also strive to continue offering quality health care and to keep up with medical advances.

Of the “Best Of” win, Dr. Hartman expresses, “We were surprised and very proud! We wish to thank all who chose us.”

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BEST OF THE BEST 2014

Justin Jeane and Chad Jeane, owners

My dream home would be filled with

FURNITURE FROM

Cajun Brothers!

By Jennifer Stanley Photos by Brandy Strain Our readers chose perennial favorite, Cajun Brothers Furniture as the winner of “My dream home would be filled with furniture from….” Cajun Brothers opened in 1994 and Chad and Justin Jeane are the owners. Justin is married to Jayme, and they have two children, Fisher, 12 and Brooke, 8. Chad is married to Tracy, and they also have two children, Katherine, 15 and Anna Beth, 12.

Cajun Brothers has been in their prime location since the business’ inception. “We enjoy being a part of the downtown community. Our location allows people the opportunity to come downtown on their lunch break, pick a place to eat, and then come see us for a little shopping.” The business has updated and remodeled their showroom often over the years, keeping things fresh for their customers.

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Heidi Scott, Brittani VanWinkle, and Susie Ashe (staff )

Of their inventory, they say, “We try to have variety when it comes to the items we stock in the store.

We always have a wide range of options in our upholstery collections. Our showroom has several options in sofas, loveseats, chairs, ottomans, accent chairs, and recliners. We also display upholstered headboards that can be customized with fabric choices.” Cajun Brothers’ main upholstery lines are Mayo Furniture, England Furniture, Bassett Furniture, Jackson Furniture, and Lane Furniture.

Also offered in the showroom are dining collections, bedroom selections, entertainment consoles, and coffee and end tables. The main lines for these items include Vaughan-Bassett Furniture, Steve Silver Company, Riverside Furniture, Bassett Furniture, and American Drew Furniture. Cajun Brothers also carries a line of mattresses from Jamison Bedding; Jamison manufactures mattresses for Marriot Resorts.

“We also have an area in our showroom dedicated to mattresses, which allows our customers to see them and try them out.”

“We have a wide range of specialty accessories in art work, lamps, accent tables, and rugs. We stock several lamps and accent pieces from Uttermost and from Steinworld. Our selection of artwork comes from Artist Guild as well as Uttermost in the form of canvas; however, we can special order framed options from both manufacturers.” Cajun Brothers also has a new rug display from Surya, which includes a catalog and samples for customer viewing.

Cajun Brothers Furniture is a family-owned and operated business. “We strive to treat our customers and our employees like family because our success depends on them,” say Justin and Chad. “We try to create a comfortable shopping environment in our store by having non-commissioned sales people, by maintaining a low price on our product, and by helping our customers find the best options for their space. Our main goal is to have the best customer service possible so that our customers become repeat customers.”

Cajun Brothers has eight employees. “Brittani has been with us for 12 years and works mainly in the showroom helping customers. Susie has been with us for nine years and manages our office. She will be starting a new job soon, and we wish her the best in her new endeavor. Heidi is our newest employee and

mainly handles the layout of our showroom and also helps customers. Colby and Taylor are our main delivery personnel and are also part of our warehouse team, along with Logan.”

Of their “Best Of” award, Chad and Justin state, “We are honored to be voted ‘Best Of’ by our customers. We are here to serve them to the best of our ability and to provide them with quality furniture at competitive prices. This honor means a lot to us because it lets us know we are accomplishing what we set out to do when we started our business in 1994.

We look forward to being able to continue our tradition of striving to have great customer service and providing good quality furniture.”

For more information, visit the Cajun Brothers Furniture website at www.cajunbrothersfurniture. com. You can also like them on Facebook. Store hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. “Cajun Brothers is closed on weekends to allow our employees to spend extra time with their families.”

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Favorite place to have a salad...

Restaurant with most savory soups...

Favorite place with patio dining...

Winner: Panera Bread Runners Up: Cross Creek Sandwich Shop McAlister’s Deli

Winner: Mike’s Place Runners Up: Tacos 4 Life Panera Bread

Most romantic dinner date restaurant...

Best sushi...

Winner: Mike’s Place Runners Up: Pasta Grill Russo’s Coal Fired Italian Kitchen

Winner: Umami Sushi & Grill Fusion Runners Up: Fuji Steakhouse How Do You Roll?

Best place to meet the girls for lunch...

I entertain business clients for lunch at...

My favorite hibachi chef is at...

Winner: ZAZA Fine Salad + Wood Oven Pizza Co. Runners Up: US Pizza Stoby’s

Winner: Mike’s Place Runners Up: Taziki’s Mediterranean Café Cross Creek Sandwich Shop

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Winner: Fuji Steakhouse Runners Up: Umami Sushi & Grill Fusion Kobe Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi

Winner: Cross Creek Sandwich Shop Runners Up: ZAZA Fine Salad + Wood Oven Pizza Co. Panera Bread

On my birthday, take me to dinner at...

Winner: Pasta Grill Runners Up: Mike’s Place Fuji Steakhouse

When I want a good burger, I go to...

Best place to grab a quick bite...

Winner: David’s Burgers Runners Up: Shorty’s Stoby’s

Winner: Chick-fil-A Runners Up: Cross Creek Sandwich Shop Slim Chickens

My favorite restaurant staff is at...

The bread is too good to pass up at...

Winner: Stoby’s Runners Up: Chick-fil-A Cross Creek Sandwich Shop

Winner: Panera Bread

Runners Up: Market Place Grill Outback Steakhouse

The dessert is worth the calories at...

Winner: Cross Creek Sandwich Shop Runners Up: Market Place Grill Mike’s Place

The kids always want to eat at...

Winner: Chick-fil-A Runners Up: Purple Cow Larry’s Pizza

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I buy the best shoes at...

Winner: Wilkinson’s Mall Runners Up: Shoe Carnival Belk

I can spend hours shopping at...

Winner: TJ Maxx Runners Up: Target Kohl’s

I love the selection of women’s clothes at...

Winner: Belk Runners Up: Kohl’s Lefler’s

I buy all my formal dresses from...

Winner: The Royal We Runners Up: Emerge Viki’s at the Village

I love to dress the kids in clothes from...

Winner: Children’s Place Runners Up: Old Navy TJ Maxx

Best local hair salon...

Winner: K2K Salon Runners Up: Studio Skin Salon Eleven

When I need to accessorize, I go to...

I want to dress my man in clothes from...

My favorite hair stylist is...

Winner: TJ Maxx Runners Up: Wilkinson’s Mall E. Leighs

Winner: Bell & Sward Runners Up: EM Jeans Belk

Winner: Kris Fruits Runners Up: Emily Moore Anne Clarizio

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I love to buy my cosmetics from...

My favorite masseuse...

Favorite local OB/GYN...

Winner: Savannah Baker Runners Up: Dani Trisollini Amanda Dobbins

Winner: Dr. Michael Wood Runners Up: Dr. Andrew Cole Dr. Kietha Holland

I only trust my smile to (favorite local dentist)...

For cosmetic procedures, I’ll only go to...

Winner: Dr. Jimmy Flanagin Runners Up: Dr. Mitchel King Dr. Randy Lenderman

Winner: EL Clinical Esthetics Runners Up: Conway Women’s Med Spa Studio Skin

I get the best mani/pedi at...

I only have eyes for (favorite local optometrist)...

Favorite general physician...

Winner: Paradise Nails Runners Up: Princess Nails Nail Teks

Winner: Dr. Susan Deblack Runners Up: Dr. Hunter Scaife Dr. Bill Patterson

Winner: Dr. David Naylor Runners Up: Dr. Bart Throneberry Dr. Brad Tilley

Winner: Lefler’s Runners Up: EL Clinical Esthetics Merle Norman Cosmetics

The top spa in our area...

Winner: Solutions Day Spa Runners Up: Euphoria Salon & Day Spa Bodyworks Spa

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All categories for the readers’ choice are listed below as WINNERS and then RUNNERS UP in no particular order.

Best pediatrician...

Winner: Dr. Alan Lucas Runners Up: Dr. Terence Champlin Dr. Andy Connaughton

Our favorite nurse is...

Winner: Tracy Clifft Runners Up: Tracy Lamey Pattie Saucier

My favorite veterinarian...

Winner: Dr. Greg Hartman Runners Up: Dr. Ken Shaddox Dr. Ron Gabbard

The best local pet groomer...

Winner: Groom Masters Runners Up: Pet Smart Bark About It

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I only have family photos taken by...

Winner: Strain Photography Runners Up: Lance Johnston Amy Jones

My favorite kids/ afterschool program is...

Winner: Sonshine Academy Runners Up: Smart Start Christian Academy Boys & Girls Club of Faulkner County

I want to accessorize my house with items from...

Winner: Kirkland’s Runners Up: Pier 1 imports Park Hill Home

My dream home would be filled with furniture from...

Winner: Cajun Bros. Furniture & Mattress

Runners Up: H3 Home + Decor Pier 1 imports

I like to buy my cars from...

Winner: Crain Runners Up: Smith Ford Caldwell Toyota

Favorite car wash/detail shop...

Winner: Splash Runners Up: Spic and Span Floss and Gloss

When I need a realtor, I call...

Winner: Michelle Parsley Runners Up: Pam McDowell Matt Grissom

I love to order cakes from...

Winner: pattiCakes Runners Up: Julie’s Sweet Shoppe Ed’s Bakery

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Best personal trainer...

Winner: Gina Tusson Runners Up: Brooke Walker Patrick Jamerson

When I need a handyman, I only call...

Winner: Kordsmeier Remodeling Runner Up: Michael Bourgoin

Best child care services...

favorite pest control service...

Winner: Smart Start Christian Academy Runners Up: Meadowlake Day School Ms. Carries Day School

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BEAUTY

Micro needling is all the buzz

By Angela Jackson

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icro needling is the buzz right now in skin care. I have spent the last year researching devices to offer at our facility. I decided on the Dermatude META therapy and the results have been incredible. Here is some information I have found on this age management treatment.

What is META therapy?

Meta Therapy involves making invisible micro-perforations into the upper layer of the skin in a painless way. As a result, the skin shifts its natural repair mechanism into high gear and starts producing collagen and elastin to repair the micro-perforations. Meta Therapy has a double active function; the controlled micro perforation activates the natural regeneration of the skin and applies the exact amount of active ingredients in the layer of the skin where they can be most active. The self-repairing property of the skin is a 100% natural form of skin renewal from the inside out.

The skin becomes firmer and regains its elasticity, fine lines and wrinkles are visibly reduced, pores become finer, circulation is stimulated and the overall condition of the skin improves. Meta Therapy helps re-activate what your skin has lost over time by turning back the biological clock in a 100% natural way, giving your face a fresher and younger look.

The right needle length is very important for the optimal effect of Meta Therapy. Meta Therapy perforates the basal cell layer into the upper layer of the dermis, which when activated, enhances the production of collagen and elastin without risk on the development of subcutaneous scar tissue. Therefore Meta Therapy is much more effective, safer and there are no short or long term unwanted effects with repeated applications.

Why does META therapy work?

1. Turn back time with Dermatude Meta Therapy.

The skin starts showing the first signs of ageing from the age of 25. Skin becomes thinner, blood circulation deteriorates and the natural production of collagen and elastin starts to slow down, causing the skin to lose its firmness and elasticity. This natural ageing process starts from the inside out, but is also accelerated by external factors, including excess UV light, air conditioning, stress and stimulants such as alcohol and tobacco.

2. The secret? Re-activate the collagen and elastin production of the skin from inside out.

Meta Therapy shifts the natural repair mechanism of the skin into high gear and starts producing collagen and elastin. The self-repairing property of the skin is a 100% natural form of skin renewal from the inside out.

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Meta Therapy is the only skin improvement method that combines both aspects: natural skin improvement from the inside out and externally applied active ingredients by means of special serums. A dual effect in the battle against skin aging is tackling not just the consequences, but above all the cause of skin aging.

3. The result? Become your younger & fresher YOU in a 100% natural way.

The skin becomes firmer and regains its elasticity, fine lines and wrinkles are visibly reduced, pores become finer, circulation is stimulated and the overall condition of the skin improves.

Who is META therapy good for?

With Meta Therapy it is possible to perform different kinds of treatments: you can opt for skin improvement and anti-aging of the whole face, neck and/or neckline, as well as targeted treatments of specific areas and specific wrinkles. It is even possible to combine treatments to achieve the best result. *Forehead wrinkles. *Crows feet *Better skin structure. *Finer pores *Lifting. *DĂŠcolletĂŠ *Frown wrinkles. *Eye bags *Anti-ageing. *Neck *Wrinkles around the mouth.

Angela Jackson, owner of studio SKIN has been a licensed aesthetician for 15 years. Angela is a member of Associated Skincare Professionals, an organization dedicated to the promotion of safe, quality skin care and currently sits on the Arkansas Department of Health Advisory Committee. She also works at Northwest Arkansas Center for Plastic Surgery in Fayetteville, under the direction of Dr. Heath Stacey, a board certified plastic surgeon. Angela has been offering skincare in the downtown Conway area for the past six years. She offers expertise and certifications in corrective skincare, facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion and make-up and micro needling.

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Fiesta from The Kitchen Store & More

“Fiesta has been Made in America since 1936 and is the most collected dinnerware in the history of the tabletop industry.

Because of our loyal customers we are the #1 Independent Fiesta Dealer in Arkansas. It is a privilege to live and work in a community that supports local businesses. Shop Local – Shop Made in America.”

—Jeanne Smyers, owner at The Kitchen Store and More.

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WILLIAMS HOME

SOCIAL BUTTERYFLY VILLAGE AT HENDRIX HOME OFFERS OPPORTUNITY TO MINGLE

By Rachel Parker Dickerson Photos by Brandy Strain Nancy Williams loves living in The Village at Hendrix, and not just because her home is beautiful.

“I’m a social person. I love to get out and visit,” she said.

When Williams got ready to build in The Village, she had been a widow for 10 years, she said. She lived in the Adamsbrook subdivision and had just been through a terrible summer drought, and the thought of taking care of her yard for another year was simply too much. The idea of having neighbors nearby to keep her company was also very attractive. The Village lifestyle seemed very appealing to her.

In the process of preparing to move, Williams met and fell in love with Bob Dornblaser. They married, and now they live together in the home she planned for herself.

“We are both huge, huge Razorback fans. We met through some mutual friends and struck up this friendship because we were both single. It just kind of went from there,” she said.

When she started planning the design, Williams knew how she wanted her home to feel, but she did not know exactly what to choose, so she reached out to a friend.

“After I chose my house plan, I called my friend RaeLynn Callaway. I told her I want it to be a happy house, I want it to have the cottage feel. She went with me to pick out everything.”

One thing that was important to Williams was that the wall colors work well with her art collection. Callaway told her they would choose a “happy” color but one neutral enough to hang art. The two main colors downstairs are White Raisin, a muted yellow, and Ivorie. All the paint colors are from Sherwin Williams in Conway.

“I had lots of very special pieces of artwork.

One of my daughters paints, and I have artwork of friends that I really wanted to use,” Williams said.

In the living room, the fireplace is accented with yellow and white ceramic tiles and a raised hearth painted white. A red and white gingham couch covered with colorful throw pillows makes the room feel cottage-cozy. The room also has a wall covered with built-in bookshelves.

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green hue, and the cabinets are Ivorie. The island has a granite top, and the countertops are done in quartz.

Williams was particularly pleased with her laundry room, located just off the kitchen, which has a blackand-white tile floor.

“I love the kitchen because it’s big and open and airy,” she said. “When you have people over, I don’t care if you have 20,000 square feet, they’re going to gather in the kitchen.”

The master bedroom is painted Mindful Gray.

The bed is covered with yellow and white quilts and green, yellow and gray pillows. At the foot of the bed is a green toile ottoman, and dark green wooden lamps sit on nightstands on either side.

The exterior of the home is painted Green Sprout, and the front door is Crabby Apple Red. The front

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porch is made of simple, unpainted wood planks.

Williams has displayed her love for the Razorbacks by decorating her porch in red. A set of red Adirondack chairs and table and a red bench plus a Razorback flag, statue and burlap football all declare what kind of fans live here.

Williams is also a big fan of The Village lifestyle.

“It’s very unique out here. Everyone is super friendly,” she said. “If you’re lonely here, it’s your own fault, because there’s always someone sitting on their front porch who’ll say, ‘Hey, come sit with me a minute.’ There is some kind of a social activity out here all the time. Somebody has a porch party all the time. We’ve had neighborhood progressive dinners, neighborhood potlucks. The Village lifestyle really is everything it’s cracked up to be.”

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SPIRITUALITY

Conway, kids, life and faith

By Andrea Lennon

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onway is a great place to live. My husband, Jay, and I have lived in this city for 17 years, which is almost our entire married life. I really can’t believe that we have lived in one place that long. Without a doubt, Conway is home for us. We have great friends, a great church, and enjoy all aspects of this thriving community--- even the traffic!

During our time in Conway, the Lord has blessed us with two boys. Jake is 14 and Andrew is 10. We love our boys. Jake and Andrew are as different as Jay and I. Jake is outgoing and never meets a stranger. Andrew is happy being at home and hanging out with the only other female in our family--- our dog, Lulu. I will save my stories about Lulu for another day. Let’s just say, the Lord teaches me patience through this dog!

As my boys grow up, I am noticing lots of changes in our life.

First and foremost, we are busy. Wow! Just getting my guys to and from their activities is a full time job. Second, a new “odor” has taken over our home; and when I say “taken over,” I mean it. Both Jake and Andrew play football. Jake also plays baseball.

The boys and their uniforms have a definite smell. This smell is so strong that it can bring a tear to my eyes.

Often as I am loading the washing machine with practice uniforms or game day attire, I take the opportunity to thank God for “that smell.” To me, “that smell” represents commitment, hard work, diligence, and a willingness to be a part of a team.

Each time I thank God for “that smell,” I try to evaluate my life. As I do, I am reminded that I too should have distinguishing marks as a result of my relationship with Christ. My life should demonstrate love, faithfulness, respect, humility, and a willingness to work hard at the task God places before me. Certainly, this type of living brings glory to God and peace to my heart.

Hopefully, I will not have “that smell” rub off on me. If I do, I am trusting that my friends will intervene in my life. Instead of “that smell,” I hope to have the aroma of Christ all over my life. I hope that when others see my actions that they see Jesus demonstrated in me. I hope that when others hear my words that they hear words that are honoring to Christ. I hope that when I react to a sad time, a happy time, or an ordinary season of life that I produce God’s fruit and not my own. Certainly, this is what it looks like to have the aroma of Christ all over our life. I am thankful that we do not have to produce this type of life in our own power or strength. We would fail miserably every single time. It is reassuring to know that as we focus on Jesus in our daily life, He enables us to live a life that brings glory to Him. We live a life that brings glory to God when we surrender our lives to Jesus and follow His will and His way.

I will say without wavering that the most important relationship in my life is my relationship with Jesus Christ. He saved me from my sins and I am thankful. Like King David, I too will proclaim, “As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more. My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds, of your saving acts all day long” (Psalm 71:14-15, New International Version) Andrea Lennon lives in Conway, Arkansas, with her husband, Jay, and sons, Jake and Andrew. Andrea ministers to the women of Arkansas through a speaking and writing ministry called True Vine Ministry. To learn more about this ministry, access Andrea’s website at www.andrealennon.net.

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FOOD

Cooking with olive oil

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Easy Baked Tilapia & Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli

By Chef Jill McCollum, CC Photos by Linsdey Faith Watson

live oil is healthy for both cooking and skin and hair care.

Extra virgin olive oil, which is a less refined form, is both the most flavorful and the best for your health. It’s a monounsaturated fat, one that helps reduce bad cholesterol (LCD) in your blood, says mayclinic.com • Olive oil is made by crushing oliv3es, then pressing them to extract the oil. Extra virgin olive oil is the oil extracted only from the first press. It is considered the best and possesses a richer flavor than the chemically processed regular olive oil.

• Replacing other fats in your diet with olive oil may help reduce your risk of coronary heart disease, obesity and diabetes.

With its minimal processing, virgin olive oil has more heart healthy polyphenols, which are powerful

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antioxidants, according to mayoclinic.com • Olive oil that is labeled “cold pressed” means that as little heating as possible was used during the press. Cold pressing preserves vital nutrients in the oil, making it a healthier choice.

• Choose extra virgin olive oil in a dark glass bottle for longer shelf life Olive oil is healthy for both cooking and skin and hair care. Extra virgin olive oil, which is a less refined form, is both the most flavorful and the best for your health . It’s a monounsaturated fat, one that helps reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) in your blood, says MayoClinic.com.

• Olive oil is made by crushing olives, then pressing them to extract the oil. Extra virgin olive oil is the oil extracted only from the first press. It is considered unadulterated and possesses a richer flavor than the chemically processed regular olive oil.

Benefits • Replacing other fats in your diet with olive oil may help reduce your risk of coronary heart disease, obesity and diabetes. With its minimal processing, virgin olive oil has more heart healthy polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants, according to MayoClinic.com.

• Olive oil that is labeled “cold pressed” means that as little heating as possible was used during the press. Cold pressing preserves vital nutrients in the oil, making it a healthier choice.

Tips • Choose extra virgin olive oil in a dark glass bottle for longer shelf life

Easy Baked Tilapia 3 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia 2 teaspoons butter ¼ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning ½ teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste 1 lemon, sliced 16 ounces cauliflower/carrot blend Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place the tilapia fillets in the bottom of the baking dish and dot with butter.

Season with Old Bay and garlic salt. Top each one with a slice or tow of lemon. Arrange the mixed vegetables around the fish, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover the dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the pre heated oven, until vegetables are tender and fish flakes easily with a fork.

Chef Jill McCollum, CC is the Caterer and Food Service Director for Central Baptist College. Jill is the owner of Jill McCollum Catering in Conway. She can be reached at jmccollum@cbc.edu or (501) 730-4422

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Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli 2 head broccoli, separated into florets 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon lemon juice Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, toss broccoli florets with the extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, pepper and garlic. Spread the broccoli out in an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until florets are tender enough to pierce the stems with a fork. 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and transfer to a serving platter. Squeeze lemon juice liberally over the broccoli before serving for a refreshing tangy finish.

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GARDENING

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BOOK REVIEW

‘A prayer for Owen Meany’

Reviewed by Susan O’Keefe

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t is a chore to read at times, but oh, what a gift I would have forfeited had I quit before the final page,” said an avid reader who was at the same time embarrassed that she hadn’t read this novel sooner and relieved to now be on the other side as a consumer.

Author John Irving is brilliant. His writing is unbelievably expressive. His tales intricately intertwine historical facts and figures. There is the constant humorous theological thread of debate between the Congregationalists and the Episcopalians.

Irving covers an array of bases, emotions, and ideas.

A Prayer for Owen Meany is a twenty plus year old award winning novel told from the perspective of John Wheelwright in his home in Toronto, Canada.

Wheelwright recounts his childhood in the 1950s in New Hampshire. He and his mother live with his pretentious grandmother, who continues to hold her head high at her women’s meetings despite the fact that her daughter has had a son out of wedlock.

Wheelwright’s mother was a sort of trailblazer until her life was bizarrely cut short. That’s where Owen Meany makes his first mark on the story.

Owen and John were boyhood pals. They traded baseball cards, skipped rocks, and endured Sunday school lessons at the hands of old ladies whom they tormented with their antics. One such antic included lifting Owen high above their heads and passing him around the room as if he were a beach ball. Owen was unusually small. He was as light as a feather. He was abnormal in other ways too. His voice was described as an annoying screech. True to his ingenious writing skills, Irving types all of Owen’s dialogue in capital letters.

When John Wheelwright complains about church services in a childish manner, Owen sincerely answers in his old soul persona: “A PERSON’S FAITH GOES AT ITS OWN PACE,” Owen Meany said. “THE TROUBLE WITH CHURCH IS THE SERVICE. A SERVICE IS CONDUCTED FOR A MASS AUDIENCE. JUST WHEN I START TO LIKE THE HYMN, EVERYONE PLOPS DOWN TO PRAY. JUST WHEN I START TO HEAR THE PRAYER, EVERYONE POPS UP TO SING.” Owen Meany believes he was born to be heard.

From rearranging the speaking parts in the church’s Christmas Eve service to writing a popular editorial in the high school newspaper and even offering political comments regarding the Vietnam War, Owen is always in the spotlight. He reveals to readers that this is part of his purpose in life. He believes he is God’s instrument.

The first mention of being used as God’s instrument comes near the beginning of the book. That’s when Owen and John were losing a baseball game.

John’s long-legged, perfectly shaped mother is near the stands, visiting with friends, tossing her perfectly coiffed hair. Owen, who rarely sees any playing time, is called to bat for John. Owen nervously steps up to the plate. A strikeout is almost as certain as the fact that Owen’s parents are nowhere near the field. They are a common couple without any social

skills. Owen’s father runs the granite company. His mother passes the time staring.

That particular Little League baseball game in Gravesend, New Hampshire, ignites the fire that fuels this story. Owen hits the ball into foul territory.

The foul ball strikes John Wheelwright’s mother in the neck. She falls to the ground, eternally.

Owen is a bizarre 11-year old boy, trying to process a bizarre accident. But Owen doesn’t believe in accidents. He wrestles with why God would use him to end the life of his best friend’s mother. He eventually decides he must have interrupted the Angel of Death. John’s mother personified maternal comfort. Owen enjoyed his friend’s mother’s hugs and attention. There was a boyhood crush and blushing at the sound of compliments or encouragements.

John’s mother was fond of Owen as well. She made certain Owen would attend the respected Gravesend Academy with all bills being sent to her at 80 Front Street.

Over the years, John and Owen remain close friends. Though small in stature, Owen is larger than life in other ways. He commands attention.

John begins to realize the unnatural ways of Owen Meany are simply the only ways his friend can survive.

One of Owen’s ideas include a way to protect John accepts Owen’s offer to amputate his friend’s right-hand index finger to avoid serving in Vietnam.

Owen’s father’s granite company employs a diamond saw sure to make a clean cut.

Years pass. There are graduations, jobs, wars, draft dodgers, and intricate relationships. Owen and John are at an Arizona army base, recounting the twists and turns in each of their lives. “This book encompasses so many sub-plots. It’s important to pay attention to every word. There are no wasted words,” commented one fan.

“I kept wondering how “the shot” was going to play a pivotal role,” inquired another reader. “The shot” was a slam dunk basketball move than Owen implored John to practice with him. It required Owen running as fast as his short legs would carry him, leaping into John’s arms, and soaring to the net. The maneuver was timed by the high school custodian. For reasons unknown to John, timing would prove to be critical.

As the book concludes, it is although a hundred puzzle pieces shift seamlessly into place. There is no stone left unturned. Questions are answered. Plots come to fruition. Characters develop fully and leave a lasting impression in readers’ minds and hearts.

Author John Irving also penned The Cider House Rules. This book, A Prayer for Owen Meany, is equally fascinating, fulfilling, and flawlessly written.

Susan O’Keefe recently moved to Augusta, Georgia, with her husband, Jack, four children, and enthusiastic black Labrador puppy, Oxford.

Susan plans to continue reading and reviewing as books create a window and relationship to thousands of lives and adventures. Drop Susan a line or suggest a book by emailing her at womensinc@womensinc.net.

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