HIM    Shawn Hoelzeman

Education: I attended St. Joseph School until 10th grade; graduated from Conway High School in 1999; UACCM in 2003; University of Central Arkansas, bachelor of arts, 2006.

Job: I am a salesman at Duncan Outdoors. 

Why did you choose your vocation: I started working at Duncan Outdoors in 1998 as a delivery driver. I moved up to parts, and then to sales. I have been a salesman since about 2005.

Parents: Joe Hoelzeman of Bigelow; Gaylin and Paul McChristian of Conway.

Community activities: St. Joseph car committee.

How long have you been involved with the Bazaar: I helped with my family as a kid, but I got really involved when my kids started school at St. Joe. This is my second year with the car committee. 

Hobbies/special interests: I enjoy bowfishing, crappie fishing, hunting, spending time with family, camping and going to Greers Ferry Lake. 

What is one thing people don’t know about you: I am a four-time bowfishing world championship winner. 

Most enjoyed weekend activity: Fishing.

What do you enjoy most about living in the 501: I enjoy being able to hunt and fish close to home.

HER    Amanda Hoelzeman

Education: Conway High School (1999); University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton, associate of arts (2002); Baptist School of Nursing, RN (2004). 

Job: I am an occupational health registered nurse at Center for Toxicology & Environmental Health (CTEH).

Why did you choose your vocation: I always wanted to take care of babies and new families, so I started my nursing career as a labor and delivery nurse. Just last year, this opportunity basically found me. It’s been a fun change of pace and new learning experience.

Parents: Mickey and Cheryl Prince of Conway.

Community activities:  St. Joseph car committee; I also help with car seat events as a child passenger seat technician.

How long have you been involved with the Bazaar: I began helping about six years ago. I help with making spaghetti and box lunches, and serve on the car committee. 

Hobbies/special interests: I enjoy reading, spending time with my family, camping and University of Central Arkansas football. 

What is one thing people don’t know about you: I attended my first UCA football game when I was about two weeks old. 

Most enjoyed weekend activity: Relaxing and camping.

What do you enjoy most about living in the 501: I love living in the 501! There are so many things to do, but with a small town feel.

THEM

Residents of: Conway.

How we met: We met in high school in the 10th grade. We started dating our senior year. 

The proposal: After seven years, he finally asked! 

Wedding bells: Feb. 25, 2006, at Greene Chapel at Hendrix College in Conway.

Children: Jordyn, 10; Morgan, 8; and Emmett, 4 in August. 

Family activities enjoyed together: Our family enjoys camping, spending time at the lake and attending University of Central Arkansas sporting events.