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Letter from Catherine
BRETURN Before long, summer will be winding down. Many of us are returning to our early morning routines, the alarm clock blaring, jolting us from our slumber. For me, this time of year always comes too soon – I could spend another month or two soaking up summer.
But let’s not rush things – there’s still plenty of summer left to enjoy and we’re here to help! Discover big fun in Branson without leaving your vehicle, and superhero fans should look no further than Hot Springs for a portal to the past to relive childhood memories. Car fans can get their motor running thanks for three car clubs in Arkansas, from antiques to classic Corvettes and Mustangs – the gang’s all here!
Closer to home, Lloyd Sumpter is a man on a mission to bring life back to twentyfive former buildings on the base at Fort Chaffee. He has big plans to transform the barracks into a combination of retail, multi-family housing, and restaurants in a walkable setting.
And, while it’s no revelation Covid has changed our lives – from the economy, school, work, and healthcare – a relationship expert explains how Covid affected our personal relationships and how couples move through various levels of love capacity.
We also have fiction, recipes, an upcoming fundraising event, a new local frame shop, and information on the Southside band reunion!
Never fear, parents, we also have our annual Back-to-School Guide! You’ll find local experts weighing in with educational opportunities, where to go for your student’s healthcare needs, activities to ensure they are strong and confident, and a local church offering backpacks full of supplies for those in need.
Thank you to all the local business owners and professionals who put so much back into our community. I am grateful to each of the businesses within our pages who made it possible for you to enjoy this issue of Do South® and thank you for reading.
Enjoy your last few weeks of summer break, my friends. I know I'll enjoy every last minute of mine. See you in September! Owner/Publisher/Editor
Catherine Frederick
catherine@dosouthmagazine.com
AUGUST 2021
OWNER - PUBLISHER - EDITOR Catherine Frederick
COPY EDITING Charity Chambers
GRAPHIC DESIGN Artifex 323 – Jessica Meadors
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Jade Graves, Dwain Hebda
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Jeanni Brosius, Scott Faldon, Catherine Frederick, Dwain Hebda, Sara Putman, Liesel Schmidt ADVERTISING INFORMATION
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