Publisher’s Letter

TTOGETHER Typically, this time of year, I’d be writing about the waning of summer, the screeching sound of alarm clocks as the kids return to school, and the return of Friday night football. Instead, at this moment, all those things remain up in the air. None of which bodes well for this control-freak-plan-everything-momma. As we venture into a vast ocean of uncertainty, I know one thing for sure – we are not alone. We are all in this together and need to do all we can to help one another stay afloat on what seems an endless raging sea.

I am proud to say that during this time of crisis, we are sticking together here at

Do South ® , continuing to print our magazine every month, knowing it brings happiness and good news during these trying times. We thank you, our amazing readers, and also our loyal family of advertisers who continue to support us – we couldn’t do it without you. So please, as you read this issue and all the issues to come, take note of the advertisers and visit them often, they are vital to our community and you are vital to their business as well.

This issue is jampacked! We’re introducing you to two local entrepreneurs, one with her eyes on the board, and another with his head in the real estate game. We’ll give you a look into the Bakery District in downtown Fort Smith and connect you with some of the businesses and developments at Chaffee Crossing. Don’t miss our heartwarming story of the Senior Women’s Olympic Basketball team and our story on Arkansas homegrown and handmade products and where to find them. Of course, you’ll also find our recipes, pet adoption opportunities, nonprofit spotlight, book recommendations, another beautiful piece of fiction and a new Eat Local Contest!

Lastly, to all the parents, teachers, administrators, bus drivers, counselors, cafeteria staff, and so many others, we are thinking of you and we thank you for everything you do, day in and out, for our children. We are all in this together! Choose kindness. Stay safe. I’ll see you in September!

Catherine Frederick

Owner/Publisher/Editor catherine@dosouthmagazine.com

AUGUST 2020

OWNER - PUBLISHER - EDITOR Catherine Frederick

COPY EDITING Charity Chambers

GRAPHIC DESIGN Artifex 323 – Jessica Meadors

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Joel Ledbetter - Sky Vantage Photography, Jenny Boulden, Jennifer Burchett, Jade Graves, Dwain Hebda

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jenny Boulden, Jennifer Burchett, Catherine Frederick, Dwain Hebda, Sarah Phillips-Burger, Sara Putman, Liesel Schmidt

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