CARIN SCHOPPMEYER’S

At Our Best column covers Northwest Arkansas’ nonprofit organizations, charities and social events every Sunday in the Profiles section.

“Rather than waiting for someone else to come in and fix it, people in our area see a need and find a way to meet it.

“I hope the column serves as a resource for those organizations to get the word out about themselves and the services they provide.”

FACTOIDS

Oklahoma native.

Has written her column for 10 years. Fayetteville resident 26 years.

Avoids dessert at social events by putting all her silverware on the plate when dinner plates are cleared.

“I figured that one out after I gained weight my first year on the job. All those just-one-bites add up.”