ranch enters its 35th year helping children - arkansas sheriffs
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Published by the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches, Inc. Spring 2011
Ranch Report
Cabe Hall Page 6
Faith Hall Page 6
Gratton Hall Page 7
Keith Hall Page 7
Olds Cottage Page 8
Ranch Enters Its 35th Year Helping Children
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Our mission is to address, remedy, and prevent child abuse and neglect by creatingsafe, healthy, and permanent homes for children.
Founded in 1976 as the ArkansasSheriffs’ Boys Ranch, Inc. to provide:“Exclusively charitable, educational, andthe prevention of cruelty to boys, by pro-viding a home, ranch, and training schoolfor underprivileged boys.” The organiza-tion was created to provide a non-govern-mental residential childcare program forchildren from all 75 counties in Arkansas.
The organization was officially incor-porated on January 6, 1976, followingmore than two years of planning and orga-nizational meetings. A group of sheriffsconcerned about the plight of abused, neg-lected, and homeless children, asked the75-member Arkansas Sheriffs’ Association(ASA) to assist in the development of achildren’s home that would rely basicallyon the generosity of Arkansas people. TheASA membership voted to create a Sher-iffs’ Boys Ranch Committee to researchthe practicality of establishing a “home,ranch, and/or training school for boys.”One of the decisions made was to involvethe business community in forming such aprogram and rely on the 75 sheriffs forcommunity grassroots support.
Pope County Sheriff Bill Abernathywas the chairman of the Sheriffs’ RanchCommittee and Sheriff Donald Meek(Johnson County) was its secretary. Thesetwo men assured the business community
that Arkansas sheriffs would be unanimousin their support. Abernathy, Meek, andother members of the committee spentthree months traveling to every county inArkansas and meeting with each sheriff togain his support. At the end of thisprocess, an incorporation document waspresented in late 1975 to the ASA contain-ing the signatures of each of the 75 sher-iffs.
In January 1976, ASA presidentFloyd Johnson (Craighead County) an-nounced the creation of the ArkansasSheriffs’ Boys Ranch, Inc. The organiza-tion was incorporated in Russellville (PopeCounty) and the headquarters was estab-lished in Jonesboro, Johnson’s hometown.
The initial 28-member Board of Di-rectors was created with sheriffs fromPope, Washington, Franklin, Monroe,
Ranch Office 2011
…see 35th Year, page 3
As we travel down highways,we take for granted the little re-minders of how far we have comeor sometimes better yet – how closewe are to our intended destination.We know these reminders as milemarkers or mileposts. They wereoriginally milestones but now areusually uniform markers settingatop a metal delineator post. Theyare useful for a variety of purposes -being able to identify where we arein case of an accident, or if our ve-hicle breaks down, they can have acritical function in case of seriousinjury. The original milestones dateto the Roman Empire where theywere true stone obelisks made fromlocal stone. The Golden Milestonewas the zero marker located in thecenter of Rome. It was placed bythe Emperor Augustus - so all mile-stones along Roman roads markedthe distance from or to Rome. InBiblical times “all roads led toRome” and no traveler would es-cape the fact that (s)he was on aRoman road and under Imperialcontrol.
In my own life, I know thatevery path leads to the furthering ofthe Kingdom though the exact dis-tance, in time, is unknown. I oftenremind staff that we are about thetask of doing God’s work, and weare doing it in His time. We re-
old days” and mentions where theyare now. One of them is even “re-tired” which makes me feel evenolder. Some of the children shownwere kids I worked with as a volun-teer, but I know the story of eachand every child: stories of pain, sor-row, struggle, and joy. I was some-what resistant to putting thesechildren “on display” but it is apowerful reminder of all that hasbeen accomplished in the first 34years. It is good to stop and exploreour milestones from time to time.But I also look forward to the daywhen all the tears are wiped away,when there is no abuse, no neglect,no hunger, no homelessness. Untilwe get to that Kingdom, we willstrive to make this world better…one child at a time.
None of this would have beenpossible without all the people whodug down and made sacrificial giftsto create this program and to nur-ture it. There is a section in myheart whose header reads: What adifference…our supporters makeand next to it is your picture. Yourlove, treasure, and prayers sustainus! We have come a long way in 34years, and unfortunately we havemany abused, neglected, and aban-doned children who still need us.
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Mike CumnockCEO
Mike’s Corner
Mileposts
mind each other of that fact whenwe are struggling in our efforts toraise enough money and/or to meetthe needs of a child or children. Itseems that the work of any ministrycan be difficult and is often painful.Milestones are reminders to keepour goals in mind.
As we begin our 35th year ofdirect service to children, I am in abetter position to look back atmilestones and think about wherewe have been and all we have ac-complished…one child at a time.We just published our 35th An-niversary Cookbook which openswith a section entitled: What a dif-ference…It begins with what a dif-ference a day, a month, a yearmakes! It closes with…What a dif-ference a child makes. There arepictures of 14 children from “the
by Mike Cumnock, CEO
Craighead, Woodruff, Polk, Prairie,Benton, Union, Mississippi, Desha,and Van Buren Counties, servingbusiness members were chosen fromVan Buren, Franklin, Craighead,Monroe, White, Prairie, Sevier, Jef-ferson, Polk, Jackson, Washington,Crawford, Benton, Miller, and PopeCounties.
A search committee wasformed to locate a suitable piece ofproperty on which to establish thefirst campus. After considering“seven or eight pieces of property,”the committee chose a 528-acre siteon the White River near Batesville(Independence County). The cor-porate headquarters was moved toBatesville in 1977. Two young boys
It’s All About The KidsWhere Ranch residents tell us about themselves
MiMiBirthday: January 5thGrade: 10thFavorite TV show: House ofPayneFavorite Cartoon: MickeyMouse and Thomas the TrainHobbies: Drawing and SportsGoal in life: Become a Cosme-tologistWhat she likes about theRanch: “My friends and it’s like a family that I neverhad.”
Katherine (Kat)Birthday: October 30th Grade: Working on GEDFavorite Movie: A Walk to Re-memberFavorite Color: GreenHobbies: DrawingGoal in life: To work withchildren
Amy (Aims)Birthday: January 6thGrade: GraduatedFavorite TV show: That 70’sShowFavorite Cartoon: Tom andJerryHobbies: Writing and RidingHorsesGoal in life: To SucceedWhat she likes about Ranch:
“Horse riding and everyone loves me.”
TimBirthday: June 25thGrade: 10thFavorite TV Show: Wild N’ OutFavorite Movie: Never BackDownHobbies: Drawing, WorkingOutGoal in life: Be a leaderWhat he likes best about theRanch: “It has helped me make better choices and givenme many opportunities.”
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Groundbreaking on the office
(ages 7 and 5) were admitted to theprogram during construction of thefirst cottage, which was dedicatedby Senator Dale Bumpers on Octo-ber 10, 1977. In December 1977,the Ranch signed a 10-year lease onan existing facility near Harrison(Boone County) for the establish-ment of a girls ranch. Initially a sib-
ling group of four boys and one girlwas admitted, and another of twogirls and one boy. (The organizationbegan doing business as “TheArkansas Sheriffs’ Boys and GirlsRanches” in 1977, but the namewas not legally changed until 1998,when the legal name was changedto: Arkansas Sheriffs’ YouthRanches.
If the founding sheriffs wouldhave only known that 35 years laterthe program would have helpedmore than 1,000 children from allover the state! We are very proud tobe a part of such a great organiza-tion and wish for 35 more years ofhelping kids to have a place to callHome!
35th Year…continued from page 1
Friends and Supporters - Donations
The Woodmen of The WorldLodge-Jonesboro hosted a Christ-mas party for the children at theRanch. They had a pizza party andgifts for all the Ranchers and alsobrought some residents from an-other children’s home to enjoy thegood food and company. Everyonehad a great time visiting with eachother and getting to see the Ranch-ers’ receive gifts. Santa even joinedthe party to help pass out the gifts.The kids all had smiles on theirfaces because they know so manypeople care about them and wantedthem to have a good holiday.
MiMi was lucky enough to get thefirst cake of the year!
Once again the children atthe Ranch are lucky enough toreceive the special birthday cakesprepared by Connie Riggs. Shehas volunteered again this year tomake sure all the children at theBatesville campus have birthdaycakes for their special day. It alsois a big help to the houseparents.Mrs. Riggs does a great job andthe kids can’t wait until theirbirthdays.
Christmas DonationsThe American Legion Post 344 of Horse-
shoe Bend raised enough money from theirChristmas fundraiser to be able to present eachRancher with a money gift. Two of the mem-bers came to the Ranch and gave each child acard that had a surprise inside. This Post triesto do this for the children every year and arelucky enough to keep raising the amount everyyear. A very special thanks goes out to all thepeople involved in making this happen.
The American Legion Post 114 ofBatesville also presented each child with a spe-cial monetary Christmas gift. We really appre-ciate everything this Post does to help supportthe Ranch. With the kindness of caring peoplelike these, it makes the holidays easier on the
children.
The local Masonic Lodgesjoined together and prepared aChristmas dinner for all theRanchers and staff. Their volun-teers prepared and served foodfor everyone to come and enjoy.It was very enjoyable getting to-gether to have good food andgood company. It is always niceto know people in the commu-nity care about the Ranch chil-dren, but it is nice for the staff toknow people appreciate them aswell. The staff tries hard to makethe Ranch a safe place for thekids to call home. A specialthanks goes out to all the Masonswho helped make this dinnerpossible. They are always doingsomething to help the Ranch andwe cannot thank them enough.
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Birthday Cakes Mason ChristmasChristmas Party
Turn your VacationsInto Donations
Book your personal and business travel on our travel website:
www.arkansasyouthranchtraveler.com
Every time you do, Arkansas Sheriffs' Youth Ranch
will receive a portion of the travel commissions.
Judy and Steven TillSteven and Judy Till joined our staff as Keith Hall houseparents but
have moved to Gratton Hall. Both of them have worked at a girls’ ranch inArizona so they have experience working with teenagers. Steven has alsoworked as an administrator for a battered women’s shelter so that experiencecan help him when dealing with abused children. Steven and Judy are bothnatives of New Orleans, LA. They moved to Arkansas after Hurricane Kat-rina. Judy and Steven have four children. We are very happy to have them asa part of the Ranch team.
Friends and Supporters - Donations
Mixed Martial Arts at the RanchEvery Friday night the children at the Ranch get to participate in a
MMA/exercise program. Two special volunteers, Gene Davis andMichael Pickering, care enough about the kids to give them the opportu-nity to do something new with their time. So far the residents love MMAand it makes them feel special to know that people care enough to takean interest in them and teach them skills to help them be healthy andlearn to defend themselves.
Christmas Tree at the River MarketThanks to the staff at StoneWard in Little Rock, the Ranch was able
to raise awareness for our organization this past Christmas season. Theyput up a wonderfully decorated Christmas tree in the River Market. Ithad information about the Ranch and also a touch of Christmas spirit. Aspecial thanks to Jan from StoneWard for decorating the tree with herspecial touch.
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CABE HALL NEWSBy Houseparent Rachel Stone
The residents at Cabe Hall enjoyed a lot of familytime during the holidays. It was complete with“Grandma” coming over to make Christmas candy andholiday make-over with manicures and make-up kitsthat Sarah and Katherine received.
On Christmas evening we invited the other resi-dents, staff and families over for snacks and caroling.Mr. James and others brought out their guitars and weall had a good time. For New Year’s Eve we joined our
Celebration Recovery group at Be-lievers Community Church for abonfire.
Our girls have also spent manyof the mild weather days learningmore about the riding and care of
the horses, especially when our resident expert Amy isaround. We have all fallen in love with riding, even Ms.Rachel. Buddy is Vanessa’s favorite horse.
The new school year is in full swing with Kather-ine and Tiffney attending GED classes and everyoneelse working hard at school.They are all in tutoring fourdays a week which has really
helped!Katherine got a job at
a local restaurant and we are all veryproud of her. The other girls are keep-ing busy with school activities andgetting ready for summer break. Wecannot wait for spring and the Ranchactivities it will bring.
FAITH HALL NEWSBy Houseparent Cheyenne Ingram
Well Spring is around the cor-ner. We just want to thank everyonefor the wonderful Christmas we en-
joyed this year. Weappreciate all theones who donatedto make this a spe-cial day. Now we are in to the basket-ball scene with Kaleb playing
basketball. GO NUMBER 50! Gabriel received a key-board for Christmas, and we have enjoyed all hisrecitals. James was a Roman Centurian this year in ourchurch play and did a remarkable job. All the guys en-joyed a guy’s night out when they went to the boxingevent at the National Guard Armory sponsored by BadBoy Mowers of Batesville who supplied our tickets.Thanks Bad Boys!! The boys have been participating inmixed martial arts on Friday nights and really love it!6
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Cottage News
KEITH HALL NEWSBy Steven Till
Houseparents Steve and Judy Till have been busycleaning and organizing the house. With hard workand persistence it is getting into shape. House rules are
being fine tuned along with the musi-cal instruments the boys have ac-quired. Life skills are being taught toprepare them for the future. Chan-dler will graduate from high schoolthis May and Tim is working on hisGED. The boys are getting lessons incooking, especially Louisiana style.
They have also adjusted well to having new housepar-ents and do everything they can to help, especially theirchores.
The boys really enjoyedChristmas time. Some of themparticipated in the Christmas pa-rade while the rest got to be inthe crowd catching candy. We re-ceived a gingerbread house from a donor this year, andit was greatly appreciated.
Life is an adventurehere at Keith Hall. Theboys really enjoy doing artprojects and other crafts.Tim and Steven love paint-ing gourds; Kris and Stevendraw, and Steven writes poetry. Games are plentiful atKeith Hall. Video games and pool are played often. InJanuary we had a hot dog and marshmallow roast at thespot built last summer on the river.
The boys have been going to weekly MMA classeswhich allow them to use up some of their youthful en-ergy in a controlled environment and to learn self-de-fense. Chandler enjoys playing basketball on his highschool varsity team. The boys got to attend one of hisgames to help cheer him on. Joy filled hearts whenSteven preached a sermon atchurch and when Tim was bap-tized. We look forward to the com-ing months as we settle in ashouseparents and learn all the op-portunities the Ranch has to offer.
Jacob and Jamey continue to be activein the Bethesda Volunteer Fire Depart-ment. Zeke and Rob, as always, con-tinue to hike in the woods everychance they get. We want to thank Ms.Connie Riggs for all those cakes shemakes us through the year; they are so
great. A big thanks goes to our Women of the FaithGroup, who have adopted our house. Thanks to somany Ladies! All our love goes to all of you who self-lessly give of your time, finances, and support. Don’tforget to recycle; good planets are hard to replace.
GRATTON HALL NEWSCountry Christmas craft fair was equally exciting
and busy. All the kids were in-volved. Mr. John Ward gave car-riage rides all day - some in therain - but everyone had a greattime, and we loved our CountryChristmas.
The Christmas parade was avery big night for us since a few of the girls spent a lotof time getting ready for this event. There were 17 chil-dren and 3 adults involved. Some rode horses and oth-ers rode in a buggy or walked. Gratton Hall had a
wonderful Christmas andmade a lot of memories.
We welcomed ournewest resident, MiMi inNovember and she is settlingin really well. Michelle now
works with developmentally disabled children at acommunity school as well as attending classes at a localcommunity college.
The girls all did well on semester exams at schoolbefore Christmas break. Shawndrawill be graduating in May and isthinking about attending college inthe fall.
Gratton Hall can’t wait forspring to be in full bloom so wecan do a lot of outdoor activities like trail riding.
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Cottage News
For years, the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch has understood that horses can havea major impact on the healing process for teenagers who have struggled with personalissues that have impacted their lives. Now, due to the strategic alliance formed withMethodist Family Health (MFH), the Ranch has begun providing equine services to thechildren and staff of MFH.
Beginning in December, the Ranch provided an in-service to staff members ofMFH who reside on the Alma campus, as well as staff from the MFH Heber Springs home. Staff was trained on thewide variety of applications that the Ranch has used horses for, which ranges from recreation to intense Equine Psy-chotherapy. The training was very eye-opening, with the strongest compliment coming from a Methodist TeachingParent who summed it up by stating, “ I not only learned a great deal about working with children; I learned a lotabout myself today.”
As a follow-up, Ranch staff have since started working with MFH residents at both their Heber Springs home, aswell as the children on the Alma campus. “This has been a true blessing to be able to share something that we are re-
ally good at with a group that is hungry for that type of experience,” says Ranch Superintendent David Ward. “Ithink that this is simply the tip of the iceberg in terms of what our two organizations have to offer each other.”
OLDS COTTAGE NEWSBy Houseparent Teresa Fortner
We enjoyed a peaceful holi-day season. The Cottage playedhost to the Woodmen of theWorld Christmas party. Mr.Obert Davis, representing friendsof DeGray campus from SheridanWal-Mart, and Sandy Garner,representing Lake Hamilton Super Stop, brought gifts
and holiday food to share. Resi-dents and staff were truly blessedwith the outpouring of gifts andcards.
The Junior High SchoolBand had its Christmas concertearly in December and a residentparticipated after only 5 weeks in
the band’s trumpet section.Basketball season had two residents participating
for part of the season and playing against local rivals. Aheavier, regulation size basketball goal is being soughtto assist the girls as they develop their skills in the sporton and off-season.
One resident’s creative writing skills has begun togarner her some notoriety among teachers and staff andshe received no fewer than four journals and sketchpads for Christmas.
DeGray Lodge, Chapel, and the Governor’s Man-sion remain busy as the rentals continue to increase.Weddings, family reunions, class parties, wedding re-ceptions and school field trips have been part of the ac-tive schedule for this quarter at DeGray and have keptJim, Teresa and the girls busy juggling the schedule tomaintain the buildings. Volunteers to help strip andwax the lodge floors are being sought in an effort to as-sist in maintaining the facility.
Spring flower and vegetable/herb gardens are inthe planning stages and a source of plants and heavylabor assistance are being discussed with members ofthe Board of Visitors. General campus clean up contin-ues as barbed wire and extraneous “t-posts” are removedand stored. There are still majorneeds regarding electricity, heatand air for the Cottage and theLodge, but these issues areunder review and being ad-dressed.
Residents at DeGray haveseen many changes and will seemany more in the near future. As the campus popula-tion grows, the planned programs continue to developand community and educational support remainstrong, and we think these changes will strengthen ourefforts to effect positive changes in the lives of youngladies.
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Cottage News
Sheriffs’ Ranches Equine Program Expands Services
David Ward with a Rancher.It was her first time on a
horse.
And the winner is…By Dr. Fred Hueston, CFRE
How often have we stood transfixed by a deci-sion that could perhaps radically make an overtchange to our lifestyle or perhaps, to an investmentwe were considering? Perhaps this has been the caseas we collectively watched Congress move forwardin the past weeks toward some type of change —any type for that matter — as the closing date forlegislative enactments approached the week priorto Christmas.
On December 17, tax law change (or reversal,depending upon how you view it!) was imple-mented when the President signed the new tax leg-islation putting into effect a lengthy list of currentand estate tax planning strategies. Such as it is, the
one thing we do know is that in the comingmonths, we will be sharing with you these impor-tant changes and more importantly, their effect onyour personal investment decisions - particularly asthis concerns charitable transfers of stocks, bonds,real estate, and other investment interests.
What we do know now is that the “winner”has become the U.S. taxpayer at this time, and forall of that — this is certainly “welcome” news in-deed.
For more detailed information about the newtax law, please contact Dr. Fred Hueston, CFRE,Director of Gift Planning, at 501-681-6501.
By David WardThe holidays are past and spring is on the way. It
does not seem possible that another year has passed.Each day, I feel blessed to be part of a movement likethe Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches. Over the pastfew years there has been so much change, not only inthe Ranch but in the world in general. I am thankfulfor the progress that has taken place at the Ranch.
I feel that between the kids, the farm, and staff, Ilearn something new every day. It has always been mythought that if people would process things like horsesdo, that the world would be a better place. Recentlywhile doing an equine activity with some children thatI had never worked with, I asked the question, “Doesanyone have any horse experience?”
Two girls immediately said yes and began to bragabout all of their accomplishments. The funny thingwas, when we got alone with the horses, their wholedemeanor changed, and it was obvious that they hadonly minimal experience. In fact, it took a substantialamount of coaxing to get one of the girls on a horse. Ifit was obvious to me that the girls had no equine expe-
rience, it was even clearerto the horses what theywere dealing with. Thehorse that I was using thatday was Applejack, a largeappaloosa gelding. The young lady, wanting to put upa false bravado, began to ask Applejack to speed up.Applejack wisely declined. This infuriated the younglady, who wanted to know why he wouldn’t go faster. Ijumped at this teachable moment, and explained howobvious it was that she had not been completely honestabout her abilities. I also explained that the horse, onthe other hand, would not lie. He understood and felther insecurity and was not willing to move at a fasterspeed than she could handle. Sometime a person’sgreatest strength can be acknowledging their weakness.
God has placed so many examples in our world,which act as models for us to pattern our actions on.Each and every day we are striving to open the mindsand eyes of our kids to these models. I ask all of ourfriends and donors to keep us in your prayers this up-coming year and thank you for all of your support.
The Superintendent’s Scoop
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Life at the RanchesLife at the Ranches
Christmas ParadeChristmas was a busy time for all the Ranchers
and staff. Between getting ready for a break at schooland all the Christmas events, they also participated inthe Batesville Christmas Parade. TheRanchers; decorated awagon, buggy, andhorses for the parade.Some of the childrencarried a banner whileothers walked besidethe wagon throwingcandy. A few got to rideon horses and carry flags.Our newest farm ani-mals, donkeys Louis andClark, pulled the wagonthat carried some of thekids. It was a little coldthat night but all thekids had a great timeand are looking forwardto next year’s parade.
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Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches 25th Annual Country Christmas Craft Fair
On December 11, 2010 the Ranch marked another bigmilestone, its 25th Country Christmas Craft Fair. Craftersfrom all over the state came and sat up booths to be able tosell their homemade crafts. There was everything from dogtreats to homemade pumpkin rolls and too many crafts toname. The Ranchers and staff helped prepare and sell freshcinnamon rolls, caramel popcorn, and homemade chili. Alot of people in the community and around the state came
and helped support this event. It offered a number of items to as-sist folks in getting their Christmas shopping done. Ranchers hadthe opportunity to earn some extra money by parking cars, settingup booths, selling cinnamon rolls, and popcorn. They also helpedclean up after the event. It was a great day and a big success.
These photos are a look at some of the old signs used to point people in the direction ofCountry Christmas.
New to the Company StoreNew to the company store: Beanie Hats!
They are available in pink or blue. For more in-formation please call Judi at ext. 317.
Chesapeake EnergyLyon College
Methodist Family Health
Risk Services InsuranceStone Ward
15th Annual Children’s Award Dinner Sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSORNabholz Companies
PLATINUM SPONSORSThe Chesley Pruet Foundation
Liberty Bank of Arkansas / Fowler Foods, Inc.The Olds Foundation
Simmons First National BankGOLD SPONSORS
35 Years and CountingBy Chris Knife, Director of Philanthropy
In 1976, sheriffs and northeast Arkansas business people cametogether to create the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches. It was mod-eled on similar sheriff - affiliated ranches in Alabama and Florida. Itsintent was simple: to help children have a safe place to call home.
This past January, the Ranches began their 35th year serving thechildren of Arkansas. Since then, more than 1,100 children havegrown up at the Ranch. More than 60 call the Ranch home now,adding to the lives changed.
When I started working for the Ranch in January of 2003 I wasexcited by the mission. Mike Cumnock, the CEO, inspired me—andmany others—that we could all make a difference in the lives of chil-dren. I was a proud father of a three year old boy at the time and Icould not fathom that a child might not be loved and protected. Inmy eight years at the Ranch I’ve seen many children grow into youngmen and women—go on to college, take jobs, marry and start theirown families. While I’m not directly involved with the raising of ourRanch children, I feel I’m a part—a silent part—of their upbringing.
My job at the Ranches is to tell our story and help find financialresources so the real work of raising children into healthy adults con-tinues. That’s not been the easiest of assignments in the last eightyears. Sometimes, in moments of frustration and stress, I ponder thatit is a miracle that the Ranch is still here doing what it does best: rais-ing and caring for other people’s children. The latest economic chal-lenges have certainly taken a toll on the non-profit sector and somenon-profits have not made it.
As an organization that is 90% privately funded, we FEELEVERY GIFT. We appreciate the monthly gifts, the quarterly gifts,the annual gifts, the gifts in kind, and the volunteer hours and serv-ices we receive. It is all of these that make up the miracle that is theRanch.
Our staff people work hard. We have hope and are encouragedby those who put faith and trust and their treasure in our efforts tohelp children have a safe home.
So, I look forward to working with every one of you as we startour next 35 years giving children a safe place to call home.
I wish you a very happy spring and I hope to meet—andthank—you at our events, golf tournaments, tours, and out and aboutin our great state.
If I can be of service, please get in touch by calling my cell 501-733-1194 or email me at [email protected].
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My Road to EternityBy James H. (Rancher)
Within the darkness there Idwelt.
In sin I was engulfed.Satan there was my master.I was in his command for many
years,Thirteen to be exact.I had heard that Christ was my
Savior many times from myfriends,
But I blocked them out.Because I was so deep in sin I
didn’t want to get out.Finally after many years I lis-
tened to one friend.The light penetrated my sinAnd I finally gave in.Christ entered into my heart and
I was saved once and for all.And now I praise Him every dayIn prayer and in songAs I go along this road called life,He has carried me through many
trials and temptations.I am glad He is in my life.I hope that the rapture comes
soonI will spend eternity with HimSo see you on the other side of
Heaven’s Pearly Gates.Amen.
HOT OFF THE PRESS!Cookbook Vol. 4 (the 35th
anniversary edition) is now onsale. Please contact Judi Qualls870-793-6841 ext. 317 or [email protected] for moreinformation or to buy yourstoday.
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Two of our long-time, local volunteers, Mara Carterand Emily Ingram, have started an online business calledAnother Chapter Books. The business, which was startedat the beginning of this year, is donating a percentage ofits proceeds to our foundation. Their shop can be foundonline at:http://shops.half.ebay.com/enjoy_another_chapter_books.Anyone who would like to donate books for this businesscan drop them off at Thrifty’s, the Ranches’ thrift store.
CLEAN OUT YOUR JEWELRY BOXIf you have any broken or un-used gold
jewelry lying around - the price of gold ishigh - you can mail it to the Ranch to benefitthe children. Collectively, we can all make ahuge difference. For more information pleasecall Diana Holland 870-793-6841 ext. 301.All donations are tax deductible.
I open my eyes to this new world that surrounds me.At first the world seems dark, dreary, and hopeless.But then I close my old eyes, and open my new ones,So that I may use them to see instead.Now I finally see that the world around me truly holds Untold possibilities that for even me seem endless.With these new eyes, I can see all of the open doors
that with my old eyes, seemed to be nonexistent.With these new eyes, I can see all the worldly things
that await me; I can see the spiritual guidance that ishere to help me.
With these new eyes I see a new life that I can, andfully intend to live.
When I close these eyes at night, I can see all of theprevious memories made by me.
I can remember all the good times, as well as the bad.I can remember all of the dreams I have ever had.When I wake and open my new eyes again,I know that I have been forgiven, and I know that I
have a life to live.I know that life will keep marching onward, and that so
will I. Through my new eyes I see people differently, and
through my new eyes the world has changed. These eyes see kindness; these eyes see madness.
These eyes see the truth.These eyes see beauty.No longer do I see a dreary and scary graveyard ahead
of me.Instead, I see a collection of new experiences, life, and
joy waiting for me.The road ahead is one I have waited so long to travel.The sunrise I see is filled with pink, orange, and gold
rays.It is a blessing that I see in front of meIt is true life.The sunset behind me fades away; all the grays, blacks,
silvers, and reds melt away.Just like my fear with each and every passing day.These eyes hold a hope in them, that no one in the
world is strong enough to take away.These eyes know pain, but these eyes also know joy.These eyes have learned not to judge;These eyes have learned to love.These eyes have learned to forgive;These eyes have learned to heal.These eyes I will forever use to see,And forever these eyes will make my sight real.And with them I will surely live a life that will be,Exactly what God intended it to be.
NEW EYES By: Miranda (Rancher)
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Sixteen hands, a slight sag to her back, a long well-groomed mane, and wide nostrils filled with air, eyesthat glaze in the sun, a tail that flows with every motion,such beauty that no one will tire of looking at her, mostof all she’s all mine! Her name is Rose. The essential joyof being with her is that she brings me in contact withrare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and fire. The sensa-tion of fire that burns hoof prints onto my heart.
There are many wonderful places in the world, butmy favorite is on the back of my horse. First I brush thedust off her coat from where she was rolling in the dirt.Afterwards I find her leather western saddle lightlydusted from our last ride, then her blanket. Back to thetack room I find her dark wine-colored reins. I slip herbit into her mouth as I pull the bridle over her head, andwith care I fasten the throat latch making sure it’s nottoo tight. Patting her gently, I reach over and grab thesaddle blanket and set it onto her back making sure it’scentered perfectly. I grab her saddle then walk over toher left shoulder and swing it onto her back making sureto place it in the right spot. She puts complete trust inme as I reach under her to grab her girth strap. I fastenher strap making sure not to cinch it too tight. Nowshe’s ready to go!
I position my left foot in theleft stirrup and hoist my right legover her back situating it in theright stirrup. I grab hold of herreins and give her a slight nudge inboth of her flanks. Setting one footin front of the other we ride. Myhair blows in the cold, crisp wind asthe sound of hooves beat under-neath me. So I give her more than anudge, then even more in herflanks. The harder I squeeze myheels into her side the faster Rosegoes. The faster the sound of hoovesclapping against the ground, thetighter my hands grip the wine-col-ored leather reins. Rose breathesharder and harder as steam comesout of her nose from the frosty coldbreeze. The taste of chilled, crisp,clean, rainy mist enters my mouthas we gallop across the field. Thesmell of dust and flowers carried by
a breeze fills my nose. I put my life and trust into thehorse as we run across the field without any worries bur-dened upon us. With each long stride she takes I feelFREE! All of my fears are gone while on the back of myhorse, Rose. It amazes me how a half ton animal puts somuch faith in me.
She’s my best friend; she doesn’t care what I looklike or how I dress; she likes me for who I am, and whatI’m not! Most of all, I don’t judge her, but give her un-conditional love. I don’t know what it is about horsesthat I love so much! Is it the smell of her body as I hugher long neck, or the scent a horse has that I can’t forget?Is it the depth of their eyes as they contentedly rest? Oris it that I know at the end of the day she’ll be happy tosee me no matter what? It’s not just one of these; it’s allof these! One other reason why I love horses is: they arethe most noble and beautiful beast, the swiftest and ofthe highest courage of all domesticated animals. Also herlong mane and tail adorn and beautify her. She is of fierytemperament, but good temperament, obedient, docileand well-groomed.
If I could be anywhere in the world besides thisboring classroom, it would be on the back of the mostbeautiful creature God has ever created, my horse.
If I could be anywhere in the World…By: Jacob (Rancher)
Feature Recipes
GOLDEN PUFFSFrom Cookbook Vol. 3
2 cups self-rising flour¾ cup milk¼ cup sugar1 egg1 tsp. nutmegDeep fryer with oil¼ cup oilCinnamon & sugar
Mix all ingredients togetherHeat oil in deep fryer to 350 de-greesDrop by spoonfuls into hot oil,fry until goldenRoll in cinnamon sugar
GOULASHFrom Cookbook Vol. 3
2 lbs. ground beef1 cup brown sugar2 can Pork-N-Beans1/3 cup ketchup2 cans whole kernel corn
drained1 tsp. mustardDash of garlic powder, optional1-2 cans Rotel2 cans tomato sauce
Brown hamburger, drainAdd remaining ingredientsSimmer until heated
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Send in his/her name to Diana Holland atthe Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches, P O Box3964, Batesville, AR 72503. Please include: nameand complete address of those to be honored sothey may be notified, and the name and completeaddress of the person to receive the notification ofa memorial.
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People often ask us what kind of thingswe need at our campuses for the children.The following is compiled by our housepar-ents & staff. For more information, call Bethat 870-793-6841 ext. 300. E-mail: [email protected]
Needs ListThrift StorePrice GunFarmPolled Hereford BullEquine Safety Helmets
(assorted sizes)Smooth Snaffle Bits with
Sweet Iron Mouth-piece
Fencing PliersManuel Barb-Wire
StretchersCabe HallSilverwareDVD PlayerGirls SocksSwifter RefillsCleaning SuppliesShampoo & ConditionerGratton HallBlenderMix MasterWall DecorationsDVD PlayerClothes DryerDishwasherThrow RugsFaith HallNew CabinetsNew Linoleum or Lami-
nate on FloorsNew CarpetNew Counter Tops in
KitchenNew DishwasherCommercial Washer and
DryerTrampolineChicken Waterier and
FeedersWater HosesLawn MowersWeed EatersBackpacks
Keith HallDVD PlayerSewing Machine2 New Sofas Food Processor2 Living Room Chairs or
CouchSafe or Lockable Medica-
tion BoxOlds CottageGas Powered Log SplitterRegulation Sized Basket-
ball GoalNet/Paddles/Balls for
Ping Pong TableWII with 4 ControllersWII Monition Plus Sen-
sors/Nun-chucksDance Revolution for
WIIGuitar Hero for WII
with InstrumentsCanoe Paddles8 Sleeping BagsBall Gloves/ Soft Balls/
Bats42-48 inch Flat Screen
TV6ft Bush HogSmall Rota TillerTutoringSet of Encyclopedias
2005 to currentCollege or High School
Textbooks 2005 tocurrent
Large, Sturdy BackpacksBirthday and Christ-mas wrapping sup-plies
needs List
Would you like to receive your correspon-dence from the Ranch through your e-mail ac-count? Please fill out this form and mail it to JudiQualls, Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches, P OBox 3964, Batesville, AR 72503Name: _________________________________Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________
E-Mail Address: _________________________Phone: ________________________________
Non-cash donations to the Youth Ranches
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In Loving Memory of...Boe Adams
Mrs. Vernon CollierRev. Jerry Adkins
George & Bobbye MurphyMatthew Anderson
Dr. & Mrs. Fred HuestonWilliam T. ‘Dub’ Baldwin
Mrs. Violet BaldwinDonald Bedard
Shirley and Hannah DykeFerd Bellingrath, Jr.
Jimmy CrossLarry Blackwell
Ms. Billie AllenRickey and Kay CookKevin and Cindy EndsleyMs. Linda Mathis
Douglas Wayne BottomsMs. Betty Bottoms
Norma BrannMs. Sue Wilkison
Tracey Hill BrodyMr. Michael Grady
Suzanne BroomMs. Clara M Camp
James ‘Jim’ BrownJohnny and Bonnie Payne
Betty Jo BullockWaymon and Helen Sorey
Wesley L. BurkettBuddy and Cheryl Ledford
Max CampbellMs. Clara M. Camp
Bobby Ray CarnesMr. Charles DicksonMrs. Elta Loetscher
Jack CarterMs. Lucille Hendrix
Paul CarterJames and Mary Ann Powell
Brent CokerBill and Diane Brady
Ladeene ColeJohnny and Bonnie Payne
Hale CoopMr. Ronald C. BurrowJohn Ed and Frankie Smith Jr.
Louis CooperTim and Gayle Slape
Jeffery Don CopeMr. and Mrs. James D. Cope
Frank Louis CumnockMike and Sarah Cumnock
J. D. DeFoureDeWayne DefoureCatfish Wharf
Coleen DiGiulianDr. & Mrs. Fred Hueston
Jimmy DodsonBilly Don and Jo Ann Olson
Harry DrumhellerMr. Billy Bert French
Kim EasterlyMr. Jimmy Cross
Nora EmoryMs. Juanita B. Ray
Frances Chambers FarleyDonald and Jamie Brandon
Gary E. FarleyBuddy and Cheryl Ledford
James ForemanMr. Milas L. MedlinMedlin Metal Roofing Mfg.
Tanya Melissa FrenchMr. Sam C Puddephatt
Linda Kay Ward FugittJohn and Charlotte ChitwoodMs. Janie Newton
James E GambillMrs. James Gambill
Marcille GarnerMs. Ruby Nell Bradley
George and Mildred HansenCletus Hudson and Ann Lentz
Paul and Ola HarrellRalph and Effie Cotner
Nathan Faulkner HarrisGuy and Liz Harris
W. R. ‘Dick’ HendrixMs. Lucille Hendrix
Michael HenryMs. Marilyn Hobbs
Robert Gene HogueNora and John Foster
Matthew HouartMr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rodgers
Virgie HowardDewey and Mildred BurrisMr. Mark OliverDouble Shoals Baptist Church
Sadiebel Shirkey HutsonMs. Irma Goodwin
Bill HuttoBill and Pat Daniel
Judy D. JacksonBilly Don and Jo Ann Olson
Emily JenneCol. and Mrs Bob Jolly
Dorris JohnsonAudra and John Payne
Leola A. KelleyGeorge & Bobbye Murphy
Harold KenneyGreg and Pat Allen
Harry KingMs. Katheline King
J. W. LehmanNora and John Foster
Harry LieberCathy BainMary Ellen Thompson and
Barbara KarberDr. & Mrs. T. A. Feild IIIScott and Rhonda MonroeSam and Sharon SicardJohn and Garnet Watts
Everett and Oleta LowranceMr. Sid Lowrance
Herbert H. LundayMr. Charles Dickson
Marge MartinMs. Sandra J. Person
Lynda MaxwellMr. Jimmy Cross
Oran McBride, SrDon and David Diemer, MarilynDiemer Earnheart
Ratha McCordMs. Ruby Nell Bradley
Robert J. McGreveyMrs. Ruth McGrevey
William McPeek, Sr.Batesville Poultry Equipment,Inc.
Ralph MilesJohnny and Lanelle Broadway
Ruby MillerRonnie and Shirley F Waln
Sarah MootyMr. Norman Mooty
Ernestine MusgraveMr. John WelchHughes Welch Milligan CPAsStanley and Scott Wood Families
Don NewkirkMr. Charles Dickson
Mary OswaldMr. Raymond O. Oswald
Martha Ruth ParidyMr. & Mrs. Bob C. Bolton
Ronald ParsonMr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sinyard
Jack PerdueMr. Jimmy Cross
Odis PerkeyMike and JoAnn Cushman
August Pieroni, Jr.Ms. Katherine V Brewer
Jane PlunkettJ. R. Foot
Ken ProctorJames and Alyce Caldwell
Bob M. RalstonMs. Ruth Spiller
Barney RawsonDr. & Mrs. Fred Hueston
Jesse R. RichMrs. Juanita L. Rich
Ret. Chief of Police Glen RigginsBuddy and Cheryl Ledford
Jacob Ryan RobertsonMrs. Vernon Collier
Patricia Ellen RoweMs. Sharon StreckerDairy Queen
H. J. SaelerDonald and Jamie Brandon
Mildred ScheerJoe and Linda Goldman
Bilijon SeatonMs. Lucille Hendrix
Pauline Peace SessionsGeorge & Bobbye Murphy
Jack ShewmakerMr. Jimmy Cross
Blanch SitzerMrs. Frances Cohoon
David SteuriDr. & Mrs. Fred Hueston
Joe StevensMs. Sherry PulleyCorvettes of Arkansas
Claudine StilesDonnie & Clarice McMickle
Pauline StudstillMrs. Patsy Mauney
Kitty SwindleMark Coates
Lenor TuckerRonnie and Shirley F. Waln
Mr. and Mrs. James Q. VarnerMr. David A. Varner
J. C. VerserPreston and Sheila Smith
Ed WardBarry and Marie ButlerCarroll and Oletha Willmuth
Mrs. Lee WareAudra and John Payne
Myrna WatersMs. Clara M. Camp
Ruth Jane WatsonRichie and Mary Richardson
Hersel WebbJoe and Linda Goldman
Nathan WhiteMs. Lucille Hendrix
Margaret WhittingtonShirley and Hannah Dyke
Donald WilliamsMrs. Roberta Williams
Jack WoodyMs. Joan C. Woody
Woods WrightBilly Don and Jo Ann Olson
Garmon Doyle YancyBetty and Glen Harvey
Walter ZinkDr. & Mrs. Fred HuestonGlen and Kari Zink
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Memorials and Honors received September - December 2010
Privacy Policy:The Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch is very sensitive to protecting the privacy of our donors. We do not
sell our list and we do not participate in any telephone solicitation schemes.We only call donors when we have a question or wish to thank them.
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In Honor of...Liz Adams
Bud Shreve & Al CrouchDeana Adams
Mallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Mr. and Mrs. Jake AdamsAnn and Harry Ryburn
Janet AdkinsEmmett and Wilma Griffith
Advantage InventoryMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
AFLACMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Dave and Cindy AllenDavid and Mary Ann BellArch and Mary Kay JonesBud, Sarah and Mark Shreve
Dr. J. D. AllenVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
Andy AltonMr. Leo HauserMarlane Stakemiller
American PetroleumMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Dr. J. AngelVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
Arkansas DistributingMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Denny BabbsMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
J. R. and Wanette BakerDavid and Mary Ann BellArch and Mary Kay Jones
Gene and Erma BarnettBud, Sarah and Mark Shreve
Dr. Ron BatesBud Shreve & Al Crouch
Batesville ElectricVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsuranceAl Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Batesville Family PracticeVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Batesville FurnitureVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Batesville Surgery SpecialtiesVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Gary and Verona BebowDavid and Mary Ann BellArch and Mary Kay Jones
Judy BelchiaVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
Steve and Glenda BellDavid and Mary Ann Bell
David and Mary Ann BellArch and Mary Kay Jones
Bill BellerVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
Martha and Larry BentleyDavid and Mary Ann Bell
David BetheaMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Major BlissittVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Dr. John BondMrs. Wayma Rowe
Mr. and Mrs. Algie BostMs. Lucille Hendrix
Randall and Hunter BoydPaul and Ce Ce Blackwell
Steve BoydMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Paula BranchPete and Meredith Dewoody
Brims SnackMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Eddie and Robin BrockDavid and Mary Ann Bell
Pastor Bill BrownVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
Bubba’s IceMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Mr. and Mrs. James P. BuchananDavid and Mary Ann Bell
C & C DistributingMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
C.T. TransportMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Kenneth CaldwellMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Mr. CanopyMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Car Wash ServicesMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Mrs. Carol CarterMs. Lucille Hendrix
Steve and Ellen CaseDavid and Mary Ann Bell
Mr. and Mrs. Woody CastleberryVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsuranceAl Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Joni and Lowell CatlettDr. & Mrs. Fred Hueston
Scott ClarkVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsuranceAl Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Co-Co DistributingMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Dr. Charles F. ColeFriends
Dale ColeVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
Donald and Deann ColemanArch and Mary Kay Jones
David ColemanVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
Dr. Steve CollierVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
Community SchoolVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Joe Copeland/ Alan FosterMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Deputy Tom CoulterMr. Donald D Jackson
Al and Vickie CrouchArch and Mary Kay Jones
Mike and Sarah CumnockMr. & Mrs. Alan NussbaumCharles Schaaf -SchaafFinancial SvcMr. Stephen H Wells
Cupples SignMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Richard and JoAnn DavenportEmmett and Wilma Griffith
Clarence DavisMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Delta Lawn CareMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
John DewsVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
Sheriff Jimmy DorneyMs. Kanna L Phillips
Dowell TransportVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Bud and Sue EdwardsDr. & Mrs. Fred Hueston
Eldridge ElectricMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Phil FarrisBud Shreve & Al Crouch
Steve and Clyda FeltsDavid and Mary Ann Bell
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent C. FergenMrs. Mary L. Carberry
Wallace and Jama FowlerMr. Dale Boyette
Billy Bert FrenchMr. and Mrs. John Stewart
Frito LayMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
G & G RefrigerationMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Ross GallantMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Charles GaroutteEmmett and Wilma Griffith
Mike GaroutteEmmett and Wilma Griffith
Drew, Pat, Andy & CharlieGibsonMrs. Ruth Achenbach
Mr. and Mrs. Dave GibsonWarren and Kay H Slaughter
Eric GlaserMs. Laura Jo Prange
Allan and Laura GoldMs. Phyllis Sorrells
Golden FlakeMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Gray’s Service CenterMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Chip GraceVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
Mr. and Mrs. Rusty GreggDavid and Mary Ann Bell
Eddie GriffinMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Robert GriffinVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
Trudy HallVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Dr. James R. HarbinVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Harrison Super RegionalMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Don & Tracy HarveyMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Bill and Loleta HaskinsRon and Sande Sederburg
Jason HatcherMs Jeanne Hatcher
Bill and Julie HaughtDr. & Mrs. Fred Hueston
Bill HicksVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
David HogueMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Sheriff Doc HolladayMr. Leo HauserMarlane StakemillerMr. Thomas Shircliff
Steve HollowayMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Hooper SalesMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Nancy and Gary HudsonMs. Laura Jo Prange
Harry and Maryann HuestonDr. & Mrs. Fred Hueston
In Honor of...Dari Hughes
Ms. Karen McFarrenHughes, Welch & Milligan
Vurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
J. L. Electric Co.Vurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsuranceAl Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Sheriff Steve JefferyVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
Dr. E. J. JonesVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Archie and Mary Kay JonesDavid and Mary Ann Bell
Sheriff Ken JonesMs. Katherine V Brewer
Johnny and Betty JonesPete and Meredith Dewoody
Arch & Mary Kay JonesMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil CompanyBud, Sarah and Mark Shreve
Pat JonesVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
Scott KallsnickVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
Deputy Chris KingMr. Donald D. Jackson
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth KingWarren and Kay H. Slaughter
Katherine KogerPete and Meredith Dewoody
Ray and Dianne LaCroixDavid and Mary Ann Bell
Ray LaCroix - LaCroix OpticalCoVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
Ladd Eye CenterVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsuranceAl Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Mike LairdMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Mark and Diane LamberthDavid and Mary Ann Bell
Mr. and Mrs. Paul LangstonAnn and Harry Ryburn
Jeff LarsonMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Terry LawsMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Mike LowVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
Dr. Jim and Alice LytleJohn Ed and Frankie Smith Jr.
M and M DistributingMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Lance Landers and Mark MartinMark Martin FordVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Clifton MartinMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Tom MartinVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
Gary and Tommie McDonaldDavid and Mary Ann Bell
McKee Foods CorporationMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Moore Food SystemsMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Nephropathology AssociatesVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Don and Frances MooreMs. Laura Jo Prange
Fred MorganVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Dorothy MorrisWayne and Sue Lucky
Vickie MoserVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
Charles NabholzRobin and Gary DeanAnn and Harry Ryburn
David NelsonMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Oak Park Medical ClinicVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Jim and Julie PeakDr & Mrs Fred Hueston
J. D. Pierce / Gene BarnettVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
George PrangeMs. Laura Jo Prange
Jean PrangeMs. Laura Jo Prange
Precision LuresVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Mr. and Mrs. Frank RagsdaleWarren and Kay H Slaughter
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen RagsdaleWarren and Kay H Slaughter
Ray’s Service Station RepairMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Bill & Steve ReedMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
John RichardsonVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Tommy and Johnnie RoebuckPete and Meredith Dewoody
S & D CoffeeMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon SeatonMs Lucille Hendrix
Ron and Sande SederburgWilliam and Loleta Haskins
Ross SederburgRon and Sande Sederburg
Van and Teresa SederburgRon and Sande Sederburg
Scott Sederburg FamilyRon and Sande Sederburg
Dr. and Mrs. Bill SheltonDavid and Mary Ann Bell
Mr. and Mrs. Gary SheltonDavid and Mary Ann Bell
Mike and Jessica ShetronArch and Mary Kay Jones
Dr. Mary ShieldsBud Shreve & Al Crouch
Bud and Sarah ShreveArch and Mary Kay Jones
Sims WholesaleVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
J. T. and Karen SkinnerDavid and Mary Ann Bell
Rick SlaughterWarren and Kay H Slaughter
Patty and B. SmithMr. Jay Fulbright III
Shawn and Lisa SmithArch and Mary Kay Jones
Smith Plumbing IncVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Mr. and Mrs. LindellSoutherlandMs Gary and Susan Lacy
Southern CompanyMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Jimmy SpurlockMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Dennis SpurlockMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Stampede TransportationMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Larry StoneJames and Alyce Caldwell
Van ThomasVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
Tom and Gayle ThompsonDavid and Mary Ann BellArch and Mary Kay Jones
Janet ToshBud Shreve & Al Crouch
Earline Tripp - Tripp Supply IncBud Shreve & Al Crouch
Union County Sheriff’s DeptTanner Oil Company
Dr. Richard Van GrowwVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Kevin VandiverMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Gary and Jana VinsonDavid and Mary Ann BellArch and Mary Kay Jones
Vital Link EMSVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Charles Wade - Wade’sRefrigerationVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
Bill and Janis WalmsleyVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance
Dr. Robert WaltonVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Mrs. Eva WhiteMs Lucille Hendrix
White River BeverageMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Bud and Mary WhitesideBill and Jane Hudspeth
Dennis WilesBud Shreve & Al Crouch
Dr. Robin WilliamsVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Tom Williams WilliamsEquipment CompanyVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Mark Williams, DVMEd and Val Holler
Rocky and Diane WillmuthDavid and Mary Ann Bell
Jamie and Kelly WilsonMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Scott WoodVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurnce Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance
WRD EntertainmentVurl B. Shreve - ShreveInsurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance
Betty WyattBud Shreve & Al Crouch
Roger YarnellMallory and Carla NimocksNimocks Oil Company
Carter and Donna YeatmanDavid and Mary Ann Bell
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Diana Holland
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Beth Hames
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Donor Services
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Chris Knife
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Dr. Fred Hueston
501-681-6501
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David Ward
870-793-6841 ext.308
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Judi Qualls
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