Ranch Report Published by the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches, Inc. Spring 2011

Our mission is to address, remedy, and prevent child abuse and neglect by creating safe, healthy, and permanent homes for children. Ranch Enters Its 35th Year Helping Children

Cabe Hall Page 6 Founded in 1976 as the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Boys Ranch, Inc. to provide: “Exclusively charitable, educational, and the prevention of cruelty to boys, by pro - viding a home, ranch, and training school for underprivileged boys.” The organiza - tion was created to provide a non-govern - mental residential childcare program for children from all 75 counties in Arkansas. Faith Hall Page 6 The organization was officially incor - Ranch Office 2011 porated on January 6, 1976, following more than two years of planning and orga - that Arkansas sheriffs would be unanimous nizational meetings. A group of sheriffs in their support. Abernathy, Meek, and concerned about the plight of abused, neg - other members of the committee spent lected, and homeless children, asked the three months traveling to every county in 75-member Arkansas Sheriffs’ Association Arkansas and meeting with each sheriff to (ASA) to assist in the development of a gain his support. At the end of this Gratton Hall Page 7 children’s home that would rely basically process, an incorporation document was on the generosity of Arkansas people. The presented in late 1975 to the ASA contain - ASA membership voted to create a Sher - ing the signatures of each of the 75 sher - iffs’ Boys Ranch Committee to research iffs. the practicality of establishing a “home, In January 1976, ASA president ranch, and/or training school for boys.” Floyd Johnson (Craighead County) an - One of the decisions made was to involve nounced the creation of the Arkansas Keith Hall Page 7 the business community in forming such a Sheriffs’ Boys Ranch, Inc. The organiza - program and rely on the 75 sheriffs for tion was incorporated in Russellville (Pope community grassroots support. County) and the headquarters was estab - Pope County Sheriff Bill Abernathy lished in Jonesboro, Johnson’s hometown. was the chairman of the Sheriffs’ Ranch The initial 28-member Board of Di - Committee and Sheriff Donald Meek rectors was created with sheriffs from (Johnson County) was its secretary. These Pope, Washington, Franklin, Monroe, two men assured the business community …see 35th Year, page 3 Olds Cottage Page 8 1 Mike’s Corner Mileposts by Mike Cumnock, CEO

As we travel down highways, old days” and mentions where they we take for granted the little re - are now. One of them is even “re - minders of how far we have come tired” which makes me feel even or sometimes better yet – how close older. Some of the children shown we are to our intended destination. were kids I worked with as a volun - We know these reminders as mile teer, but I know the story of each markers or mileposts. They were and every child: stories of pain, sor - originally milestones but now are row, struggle, and joy. I was some - usually uniform markers setting what resistant to putting these atop a metal delineator post. They children “on display” but it is a are useful for a variety of purposes - powerful reminder of all that has being able to identify where we are been accomplished in the first 34 in case of an accident, or if our ve - Mike Cumnock years. It is good to stop and explore CEO hicle breaks down, they can have a our milestones from time to time. critical function in case of serious mind each other of that fact when But I also look forward to the day injury. The original milestones date we are struggling in our efforts to when all the tears are wiped away, to the Roman Empire where they raise enough money and/or to meet when there is no abuse, no neglect, were true stone obelisks made from the needs of a child or children. It no hunger, no homelessness. Until local stone. The Golden Milestone seems that the work of any ministry we get to that Kingdom, we will was the zero marker located in the can be difficult and is often painful. strive to make this world better… center of Rome. It was placed by Milestones are reminders to keep one child at a time. the Emperor Augustus - so all mile - our goals in mind. None of this would have been stones along Roman roads marked As we begin our 35th year of possible without all the people who the distance from or to Rome. In direct service to children, I am in a dug down and made sacrificial gifts Biblical times “all roads led to better position to look back at to create this program and to nur - Rome” and no traveler would es - milestones and think about where ture it. There is a section in my cape the fact that (s)he was on a we have been and all we have ac - heart whose header reads: What a Roman road and under Imperial complished…one child at a time. difference…our supporters make control. We just published our 35th An - and next to it is your picture. Your In my own life, I know that niversary Cookbook which opens love, treasure, and prayers sustain every path leads to the furthering of with a section entitled: What a dif - us! We have come a long way in 34 the Kingdom though the exact dis - ference…It begins with what a dif - years, and unfortunately we have tance, in time, is unknown. I often ference a day, a month, a year many abused, neglected, and aban - remind staff that we are about the makes! It closes with…What a dif - doned children who still need us. task of doing God’s work, and we ference a child makes. There are are doing it in His time. We re - pictures of 14 children from “the

2 It’s All About The Kids Where Ranch residents tell us about themselves

Amy (Aims) MiMi Birthday: January 6th Birthday: January 5th Grade: Graduated Grade: 10th Favorite TV show: That 70’s Favorite TV show: House of Show Payne Favorite Cartoon: Tom and Favorite Cartoon: Mickey Jerry Mouse and Thomas the Train Hobbies: Writing and Riding Hobbies: Drawing and Sports Horses Goal in life: Become a Cosme - Goal in life: To Succeed tologist What she likes about Ranch: What she likes about the “Horse riding and everyone loves me.” Ranch: “My friends and it’s like a family that I never had.”

Katherine (Kat) Tim Birthday: October 30th Birthday: June 25th Grade: Working on GED Grade: 10th Favorite Movie: A Walk to Re - Favorite TV Show: Wild N’ Out member Favorite Movie: Never Back Favorite Color: Green Down Hobbies: Drawing Hobbies: Drawing, Working Goal in life: To work with Out children Goal in life: Be a leader What he likes best about the Ranch: “It has helped me make better choices and given me many opportunities.”

35th Year…continued from page 1 ling group of four boys and one girl Craighead, Woodruff, Polk, Prairie, was admitted, and another of two Benton, Union, Mississippi, Desha, girls and one boy. (The organization and Van Buren Counties, serving began doing business as “The business members were chosen from Arkansas Sheriffs’ Boys and Girls Van Buren, Franklin, Craighead, Ranches” in 1977, but the name Monroe, White, Prairie, Sevier, Jef - was not legally changed until 1998, ferson, Polk, Jackson, Washington, when the legal name was changed Crawford, Benton, Miller, and Pope to: Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Counties. Ranches. Groundbreaking on the office A search committee was If the founding sheriffs would formed to locate a suitable piece of (ages 7 and 5) were admitted to the have only known that 35 years later property on which to establish the program during construction of the the program would have helped first campus. After considering first cottage, which was dedicated more than 1,000 children from all “seven or eight pieces of property,” by Senator Dale Bumpers on Octo - over the state! We are very proud to the committee chose a 528-acre site ber 10, 1977. In December 1977, be a part of such a great organiza - on the White River near Batesville the Ranch signed a 10-year lease on tion and wish for 35 more years of (Independence County). The cor - an existing facility near Harrison helping kids to have a place to call porate headquarters was moved to (Boone County) for the establish - Home! Batesville in 1977. Two young boys ment of a girls ranch. Initially a sib - 3 Friends and Supporters - Donations Birthday Cakes Christmas Mason Christmas

The local Masonic Lodges joined together and prepared a The Woodmen of The World Christmas dinner for all the Lodge-Jonesboro hosted a Christ - Ranchers and staff. Their volun - MiMi was lucky enough to get the mas party for the children at the teers prepared and served food first cake of the year! Ranch. They had a and for everyone to come and enjoy. Once again the children at gifts for all the Ranchers and also It was very enjoyable getting to - the Ranch are lucky enough to brought some residents from an - gether to have good food and receive the special birthday cakes other children’s home to enjoy the good company. It is always nice prepared by Connie Riggs. She good food and company. Everyone to know people in the commu - has volunteered again this year to had a great time visiting with each nity care about the Ranch chil - make sure all the children at the other and getting to see the Ranch - dren, but it is nice for the staff to Batesville campus have birthday ers’ receive gifts. Santa even joined know people appreciate them as cakes for their special day. It also the party to help pass out the gifts. well. The staff tries hard to make is a big help to the houseparents. The kids all had smiles on their the Ranch a safe place for the Mrs. Riggs does a great job and faces because they know so many kids to call home. A special the kids can’t wait until their people care about them and wanted thanks goes out to all the Masons birthdays. them to have a good . who helped make this dinner possible. They are always doing something to help the Ranch and Christmas Donations we cannot thank them enough. The American Legion Post 344 of Horse - shoe Bend raised enough money from their Christmas fundraiser to be able to present each Rancher with a money gift. Two of the mem - bers came to the Ranch and gave each child a card that had a surprise inside. This Post tries to do this for the children every year and are lucky enough to keep raising the amount every year. A very special thanks goes out to all the people involved in making this happen. The American Legion Post 114 of Batesville also presented each child with a spe - cial monetary Christmas gift. We really appre - ciate everything this Post does to help support the Ranch. With the kindness of caring people like these, it makes the holidays easier on the children. 4 Friends and Supporters - Donations Christmas Tree at the River Market Thanks to the staff at StoneWard in Little Rock, the Ranch was able to raise awareness for our organization this past Christmas . They put up a wonderfully decorated Christmas tree in the River Market. It had information about the Ranch and also a touch of Christmas spirit. A special thanks to Jan from StoneWard for decorating the tree with her special touch.

Mixed Martial Arts at the Ranch Every Friday night the children at the Ranch get to participate in a MMA/exercise program. Two special volunteers, Gene Davis and Michael Pickering, care enough about the kids to give them the opportu - nity to do something new with their time. So far the residents love MMA and it makes them feel special to know that people care enough to take an interest in them and teach them skills to help them be healthy and learn to defend themselves.

Turn your Vacations MMeeeett Into Donations Book your personal and business travel on our travel website: OOuurr SSttaaffff www.arkansasyouthranchtraveler.com Every time you do, Arkansas Sheriffs' Youth Ranch Judy and Steven Till will receive a portion Steven and Judy Till joined our staff as Keith Hall houseparents but of the travel commissions. have moved to Gratton Hall. Both of them have worked at a girls’ ranch in Arizona so they have experience working with teenagers. Steven has also A Charitable Gift worked as an administrator for a battered women’s shelter so that experience can help him when dealing with abused children. Steven and Judy are both Annuity may be one natives of New Orleans, LA. They moved to Arkansas after Hurricane Kat - way in which you can rina. Judy and Steven have four children. We are very happy to have them as benefit the Ranch a part of the Ranch team. and a Loved One 5 Cottage News

Crawford County Mulberry/Alma Ranch Donald W. Reynolds Campus # Independence County 7401 Youth Ranch Road # Batesville Ranch Cottages Mulberry, AR 72947 100 St. Vincent Place # Cottage 1 Batesville, AR 72501 # Cottage 3 870-793-6841 Tours: Diana Holland # Clark County Cabe Hall DeGray Lake/Amity # Keith Hall Ranch # # Faith Hall 35 Youth Ranch Loop # Gratton Hall Amity, AR 71921 # Independent Living 870-342-5858 Cottage Tours: Teresa Fortner # Olds Cottage

CABE HALL NEWS a local restaurant and we are all very proud of her. The other girls are keep - By Houseparent Rachel Stone ing busy with school activities and The residents at Cabe Hall enjoyed a lot of family getting ready for summer break. We time during the holidays. It was complete with cannot wait for spring and the Ranch “Grandma” coming over to make Christmas candy and activities it will bring. holiday make-over with manicures and make-up kits that Sarah and Katherine received. On Christmas evening we invited the other resi - FAITH HALL NEWS dents, staff and families over for snacks and caroling. By Houseparent Cheyenne Ingram Mr. James and others brought out their guitars and we Well Spring is around the cor - all had a good time. For New Year’s Eve we joined our ner. We just want to thank everyone Celebration Recovery group at Be - for the wonderful Christmas we en - lievers Community Church for a joyed this year. We bonfire. appreciate all the Our girls have also spent many ones who donated of the mild weather days learning to make this a spe - more about the riding and care of cial day. Now we are in to the basket - the horses, especially when our resident expert Amy is scene with Kaleb playing around. We have all fallen in love with riding, even Ms. basketball. GO NUMBER 50! Gabriel received a key - Rachel. Buddy is Vanessa’s favorite horse. board for Christmas, and we have enjoyed all his The new school year is in full swing with Kather - recitals. James was a Roman Centurian this year in our ine and Tiffney attending GED classes and everyone church play and did a remarkable job. All the guys en - else working hard at school. joyed a guy’s night out when they went to the boxing They are all in tutoring four event at the National Guard Armory sponsored by Bad days a week which has really Boy Mowers of Batesville who supplied our tickets. helped! Thanks Bad Boys!! The boys have been participating in 6 Katherine got a job at mixed martial arts on Friday nights and really love it! Cottage News Jacob and Jamey continue to be active KEITH HALL NEWS in the Bethesda Volunteer Fire Depart - ment. Zeke and Rob, as always, con - By Steven Till tinue to hike in the woods every Houseparents Steve and Judy Till have been busy chance they get. We want to thank Ms. cleaning and organizing the house. With hard work Connie Riggs for all those cakes she and persistence it is getting into shape. House rules are makes us through the year; they are so being fine tuned along with the musi - great. A big thanks goes to our Women of the Faith cal instruments the boys have ac - Group, who have adopted our house. Thanks to so quired. Life skills are being taught to many Ladies! All our love goes to all of you who self - prepare them for the future. Chan - lessly give of your time, finances, and support. Don’t dler will graduate from high school forget to recycle; good planets are hard to replace. this May and Tim is working on his GED. The boys are getting lessons in cooking, especially Louisiana style. GRATTON HALL NEWS They have also adjusted well to having new housepar - Country Christmas craft was equally exciting ents and do everything they can to help, especially their and busy. All the kids were in - chores. volved. Mr. John Ward gave car - The boys really enjoyed riage rides all day - some in the Christmas time. Some of them rain - but everyone had a great participated in the Christmas pa - time, and we loved our Country rade while the rest got to be in Christmas. the crowd catching candy. We re - The Christmas parade was a ceived a gingerbread house from a donor this year, and very big night for us since a few of the girls spent a lot it was greatly appreciated. of time getting ready for this event. There were 17 chil - Life is an adventure dren and 3 adults involved. Some rode horses and oth - here at Keith Hall. The ers rode in a buggy or walked. Gratton Hall had a boys really enjoy doing art wonderful Christmas and projects and other crafts. made a lot of memories. Tim and Steven love paint - We welcomed our ing gourds; Kris and Steven newest resident, MiMi in draw, and Steven writes poetry. Games are plentiful at November and she is settling Keith Hall. Video games and pool are played often. In in really well. Michelle now January we had a hot dog and marshmallow roast at the works with developmentally disabled children at a spot built last summer on the river. community school as well as attending classes at a local The boys have been going to weekly MMA classes community college. which allow them to use up some of their youthful en - The girls all did well on semester exams at school ergy in a controlled environment and to learn self-de - before Christmas break. Shawndra fense. Chandler enjoys playing basketball on his high will be graduating in May and is school varsity team. The boys got to attend one of his thinking about attending college in games to help cheer him on. Joy filled hearts when the fall. Steven preached a sermon at Gratton Hall can’t wait for church and when Tim was bap - spring to be in full bloom so we tized. We look forward to the com - can do a lot of outdoor activities like trail riding. ing months as we settle in as houseparents and learn all the op - portunities the Ranch has to offer. 7 Cottage News OLDS COTTAGE NEWS DeGray Lodge, Chapel, and the Governor’s Man - sion remain busy as the rentals continue to increase. By Houseparent Teresa Fortner , family reunions, class , re - We enjoyed a peaceful holi - ceptions and school field trips have been part of the ac - day season. The Cottage played tive schedule for this quarter at DeGray and have kept host to the Woodmen of the Jim, Teresa and the girls busy juggling the schedule to World Christmas party. Mr. maintain the buildings. Volunteers to help strip and Obert Davis, representing friends wax the lodge floors are being sought in an effort to as - of DeGray campus from Sheridan sist in maintaining the facility. Wal-Mart, and Sandy Garner, Spring flower and vegetable/herb gardens are in representing Lake Hamilton Super Stop, brought gifts the planning stages and a source of plants and heavy and holiday food to share. Resi - labor assistance are being discussed with members of dents and staff were truly blessed the Board of Visitors. General campus clean up contin - with the outpouring of gifts and ues as barbed wire and extraneous “t-posts” are removed cards. and stored. There are still major The Junior High School needs regarding electricity, heat Band had its Christmas concert and air for the Cottage and the early in December and a resident Lodge, but these issues are participated after only 5 weeks in under review and being ad - the band’s trumpet section. dressed. Basketball season had two residents participating Residents at DeGray have for part of the season and playing against local rivals. A seen many changes and will see heavier, regulation size basketball goal is being sought many more in the near future. As the campus popula - to assist the girls as they develop their skills in the sport tion grows, the planned programs continue to develop on and off-season. and community and educational support remain One resident’s creative writing skills has begun to strong, and we think these changes will strengthen our garner her some notoriety among teachers and staff and efforts to effect positive changes in the lives of young she received no fewer than four journals and sketch ladies. pads for Christmas.

Sheriffs’ Ranches Equine Program Expands Services For years, the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch has understood that horses can have a major impact on the healing process for teenagers who have struggled with personal issues that have impacted their lives. Now, due to the strategic alliance formed with Methodist Family Health (MFH), the Ranch has begun providing equine services to the David Ward with a Rancher. children and staff of MFH. It was her first time on a Beginning in December, the Ranch provided an in-service to staff members of horse. MFH who reside on the Alma campus, as well as staff from the MFH Heber Springs home. Staff was trained on the wide 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 Teaching Parent who summed it up by stating, “ I not only learned a great deal about working with children; I learned a lot about myself today.” As a follow-up, Ranch staff have since started working with MFH residents at both their Heber Springs home, as well 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. “I 8 think that this is simply the tip of the iceberg in terms of what our two organizations have to offer each other.” The Superintendent’s Scoop

By David Ward rience, it was even clearer The holidays are past and spring is on the way. It to the horses what they does not seem possible that another year has passed. were dealing with. The Each day, I feel blessed to be part of a movement like horse that I was using that the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches. Over the past day was Applejack, a large few years there has been so much change, not only in appaloosa gelding. The young lady, wanting to put up the Ranch but in the world in general. I am thankful a false bravado, began to ask Applejack to speed up. for the progress that has taken place at the Ranch. Applejack wisely declined. This infuriated the young I feel that between the kids, the farm, and staff, I lady, who wanted to know why he wouldn’t go faster. I learn something new every day. It has always been my jumped at this teachable moment, and explained how thought that if people would process things like horses obvious it was that she had not been completely honest do, that the world would be a better place. Recently about her abilities. I also explained that the horse, on while doing an equine activity with some children that the other hand, would not lie. He understood and felt I had never worked with, I asked the question, “Does her insecurity and was not willing to move at a faster anyone have any horse experience?” speed than she could handle. Sometime a person’s Two girls immediately said yes and began to brag greatest strength can be acknowledging their weakness. about all of their accomplishments. The funny thing God has placed so many examples in our world, was, when we got alone with the horses, their whole which act as models for us to pattern our actions on. demeanor changed, and it was obvious that they had Each and every day we are striving to open the minds only minimal experience. In fact, it took a substantial and eyes of our kids to these models. I ask all of our amount of coaxing to get one of the girls on a horse. If friends and donors to keep us in your prayers this up - it was obvious to me that the girls had no equine expe - coming year and thank you for all of your support.

And the winner is… By Dr. Fred Hueston, CFRE

How often have we stood transfixed by a deci - one thing we do know is that in the coming sion that could perhaps radically make an overt months, we will be sharing with you these impor - change to our lifestyle or perhaps, to an investment tant changes and more importantly, their effect on we were considering? Perhaps this has been the case your personal investment decisions - particularly as as we collectively watched Congress move forward this concerns charitable transfers of stocks, bonds, in the past weeks toward some type of change — real estate, and other investment interests. any type for that matter — as the closing date for What we do know now is that the “winner” legislative enactments approached the week prior has become the U.S. taxpayer at this time, and for to Christmas. all of that — this is certainly “welcome” news in - On December 17, tax law change (or reversal, deed. depending upon how you view it!) was imple - For more detailed information about the new mented when the President signed the new tax leg - tax law, please contact Dr. Fred Hueston, CFRE, islation putting into effect a lengthy list of current Director of Gift Planning, at 501-681-6501. and estate tax planning strategies. Such as it is, the 9 LLiiffee aatt tthhee RRaanncchheess

10 11 Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches 25th Annual Country Christmas Craft Fair On December 11, 2010 the Ranch marked another big milestone, its 25th Country Christmas Craft Fair. Crafters from all over the state came and sat up booths to be able to sell their homemade crafts. There was everything from dog treats to homemade pumpkin rolls and too many crafts to name. The Ranchers and staff helped prepare and sell fresh cinnamon rolls, caramel popcorn, and homemade chili. A lot 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 had the opportunity to earn some extra money by parking cars, setting up booths, selling cinnamon rolls, and popcorn. They also helped clean 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 of Country Christmas.

Christmas Parade 15th Annual Children’s Christmas was a busy time for all the Ranchers Award Dinner Sponsors and staff. Between getting ready for a break at school PRESENTING SPONSOR and all the Christmas events, they also participated in Nabholz Companies the Batesville Christmas Parade. The Ranchers; decorated a PLATINUM SPONSORS wagon, buggy, and The Chesley Pruet Foundation horses for the parade. Liberty Bank of Arkansas / Fowler Foods, Inc. Some of the children The Olds Foundation carried a banner while Simmons First National Bank others walked beside GOLD SPONSORS the wagon throwing Chesapeake Energy Risk Services Insurance candy. A few got to ride Lyon College Stone Ward on horses and carry flags. Methodist Family Health Our newest farm ani - mals, donkeys Louis and Clark, pulled the wagon New to the Company Store that carried some of the New to the company store: Beanie Hats! kids. It was a little cold They are available in pink or blue. For more in - that night but all the formation please call Judi at ext. 317. kids had a great time and are looking forward to next year’s parade.

12 HOT OFF THE PRESS! 35 Years and Counting Cookbook Vol. 4 (the 35th By Chris Knife, anniversary edition) is now on Director of Philanthropy sale. Please contact Judi Qualls 870-793-6841 ext. 317 or e-mail [email protected] for more In 1976, sheriffs and northeast Arkansas business people came information or to buy yours together to create the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches. It was mod - today. eled on similar sheriff - affiliated ranches in Alabama and Florida. Its intent was simple: to help children have a safe place to call home. This past January, the Ranches began their 35th year serving the children of Arkansas. Since then, more than 1,100 children have My Road to Eternity grown up at the Ranch. More than 60 call the Ranch home now, By James H. (Rancher) adding to the lives changed. When I started working for the Ranch in January of 2003 I was Within the darkness there I excited by the mission. Mike Cumnock, the CEO, inspired me—and dwelt. many others—that we could all make a difference in the lives of chil - In sin I was engulfed. dren. I was a proud father of a three year old boy at the time and I Satan there was my master. could not fathom that a child might not be loved and protected. In I was in his command for many my eight years at the Ranch I’ve seen many children grow into young years, men and women—go on to college, take jobs, marry and start their Thirteen to be exact. own families. While I’m not directly involved with the raising of our I had heard that Christ was my Ranch children, I feel I’m a part—a silent part—of their upbringing. Savior many times from my My job at the Ranches is to tell our story and help find financial friends, resources so the real work of raising children into healthy adults con - But I blocked them out. tinues. That’s not been the easiest of assignments in the last eight Because I was so deep in sin I years. Sometimes, in moments of frustration and stress, I ponder that didn’t want to get out. it is a miracle that the Ranch is still here doing what it does best: rais - Finally after many years I lis - ing and caring for other people’s children. The latest economic chal - tened to one friend. lenges have certainly taken a toll on the non-profit sector and some The light penetrated my sin non-profits have not made it. And I finally gave in. As an organization that is 90% privately funded, we FEEL Christ entered into my heart and EVERY GIFT. We appreciate the monthly gifts, the quarterly gifts, I was saved once and for all. the annual gifts, the gifts in kind, and the volunteer hours and serv - And now I praise Him every day ices we receive. It is all of these that make up the miracle that is the In prayer and in song Ranch. As I go along this road called life, Our staff people work hard. We have hope and are encouraged He has carried me through many by those who put faith and trust and their treasure in our efforts to trials and temptations. help children have a safe home. I am glad He is in my life. So, I look forward to working with every one of you as we start I hope that the rapture comes our next 35 years giving children a safe place to call home. soon I wish you a very happy spring and I hope to meet—and I will spend eternity with Him thank—you at our events, golf tournaments, tours, and out and about So see you on the other side of in our great state. Heaven’s Pearly Gates. If I can be of service, please get in touch by calling my cell 501- Amen. 733-1194 or email me at [email protected]. 13 CLEAN OUT YOUR JEWELRY BOX If you have any broken or un-used gold Two of our long-time, local volunteers, Mara Carter jewelry lying around - the price of gold is and Emily Ingram, have started an online business called high - you can mail it to the Ranch to benefit Another Chapter Books. The business, which was started the children. Collectively, we can all make a at the beginning of this year, is donating a percentage of huge difference. For more information please its proceeds to our foundation. Their shop can be found call Diana Holland 870-793-6841 ext. 301. online at: All donations are tax deductible. http://shops.half.ebay.com/enjoy_another_chapter_books. Anyone who would like to donate books for this business can drop them off at Thrifty’s, the Ranches’ thrift store.

NEW EYES By: Miranda (Rancher)

I open my eyes to this new world that surrounds me. These eyes see the truth. At first the world seems dark, dreary, and hopeless. These eyes see beauty. But then I close my old eyes, and open my new ones, No longer do I see a dreary and scary graveyard ahead So that I may use them to see instead. of me. Now I finally see that the world around me truly holds Instead, I see a collection of new experiences, life, and Untold possibilities that for even me seem endless. joy waiting for me. With these new eyes, I can see all of the open doors The road ahead is one I have waited so long to travel. that with my old eyes, seemed to be nonexistent. The sunrise I see is filled with pink, orange, and gold With these new eyes, I can see all the worldly things rays. that await me; I can see the spiritual guidance that is It is a blessing that I see in front of me here to help me. It is true life. With these new eyes I see a new life that I can, and The sunset behind me fades away; all the grays, blacks, fully intend to live. silvers, and reds melt away. When I close these eyes at night, I can see all of the Just like my fear with each and every passing day. previous memories made by me. These eyes hold a hope in them, that no one in the I can remember all the good times, as well as the bad. world is strong enough to take away. I can remember all of the dreams I have ever had. These eyes know pain, but these eyes also know joy. When I wake and open my new eyes again, These eyes have learned not to judge; I know that I have been forgiven, and I know that I These eyes have learned to love. have a life to live. These eyes have learned to forgive; I know that life will keep marching onward, and that so These eyes have learned to heal. will I. These eyes I will forever use to see, Through my new eyes I see people differently, and And forever these eyes will make my sight real. through my new eyes the world has changed. And with them I will surely live a life that will be, These eyes see kindness; these eyes see madness. Exactly what God intended it to be.

If you would like to receive the Ranch Report thru your e-mail, then e-mail [email protected] 14 and she will send you a pdf of the Ranch Report for you to print off. If I could be anywhere in the World… By: Jacob (Rancher) Sixteen hands, a slight sag to her back, a long well- a breeze fills my nose. I put my life and trust into the groomed mane, and wide nostrils filled with air, eyes horse as we run across the field without any worries bur - that glaze in the sun, a tail that flows with every motion, dened upon us. With each long stride she takes I feel such beauty that no one will tire of looking at her, most FREE! All of my fears are gone while on the back of my of all she’s all mine! Her name is Rose. The essential joy horse, Rose. It amazes me how a half ton animal puts so of being with her is that she brings me in contact with much faith in me. rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and fire. The sensa - She’s my best friend; she doesn’t care what I look tion of fire that burns hoof prints onto my heart. like or how I ; she likes me for who I am, and what There are many wonderful places in the world, but I’m not! Most of all, I don’t judge her, but give her un - my favorite is on the back of my horse. First I brush the conditional love. I don’t know what it is about horses dust off her coat from where she was rolling in the dirt. that I love so much! Is it the smell of her body as I hug Afterwards I find her leather western saddle lightly her long neck, or the scent a horse has that I can’t forget? dusted from our last ride, then her blanket. Back to the Is it the depth of their eyes as they contentedly rest? Or tack room I find her dark wine-colored reins. I slip her is it that I know at the end of the day she’ll be happy to bit into her mouth as I pull the bridle over her head, and see me no matter what? It’s not just one of these; it’s all with care I fasten the throat latch making sure it’s not of these! One other reason why I love horses is: they are too tight. Patting her gently, I reach over and grab the the most noble and beautiful beast, the swiftest and of saddle blanket and set it onto her back making sure it’s the highest courage of all domesticated animals. Also her centered perfectly. I grab her saddle then walk over to long mane and tail adorn and beautify her. She is of fiery her left shoulder and swing it onto her back making sure temperament, but good temperament, obedient, docile to place it in the right spot. She puts complete trust in and well-groomed. me as I reach under her to grab her girth strap. I fasten If I could be anywhere in the world besides this her strap making sure not to cinch it too tight. Now boring classroom, it would be on the back of the most she’s ready to go! beautiful creature God has ever created, my horse. I position my left foot in the left stirrup and hoist my right leg over her back situating it in the Feature Recipes right stirrup. I grab hold of her reins and give her a slight nudge in both of her flanks. Setting one foot GOLDEN PUFFS GOULASH in front of the other we ride. My From Cookbook Vol. 3 From Cookbook Vol. 3 hair blows in the cold, crisp wind as 2 cups self-rising flour 2 lbs. ground beef the sound of hooves beat under - ¾ cup milk 1 cup brown sugar neath me. So I give her more than a ¼ cup sugar 2 can Pork-N-Beans nudge, then even more in her 1 egg 1/3 cup ketchup flanks. The harder I squeeze my 1 tsp. nutmeg 2 cans whole kernel corn heels into her side the faster Rose Deep fryer with oil drained goes. The faster the sound of hooves ¼ cup oil 1 tsp. mustard clapping against the ground, the Cinnamon & sugar Dash of garlic powder, optional tighter my hands grip the wine-col - 1-2 cans Rotel Mix all ingredients together ored leather reins. Rose breathes 2 cans tomato sauce harder and harder as steam comes Heat oil in deep fryer to 350 de - out of her nose from the frosty cold grees Brown hamburger, drain breeze. The taste of chilled, crisp, Drop by spoonfuls into hot oil, Add remaining ingredients clean, rainy mist enters my mouth fry until golden Simmer until heated as we gallop across the field. The Roll in cinnamon sugar smell of dust and flowers carried by 15 needs List Address Change To submit an address change, call Beth at People often ask us what kind of things 870-793-6841 ext. 300. You can also e-mail we need at our campuses for the children. The following is compiled by our housepar - her at [email protected] ents & staff. For more information, call Beth *************************** at 870-793-6841 ext. 300. E-mail: noncash - [email protected] Want to leave a legacy for a child? Needs List Please consider naming the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches in your will to provide abused, Thrift Store Keith Hall abandoned, and neglected children a future. Con - Price Gun DVD Player Farm Sewing Machine tact Fred Hueston, 501-681-6501, to discuss this Polled Hereford Bull 2 New Sofas further. Equine Safety Helmets Food Processor (assorted sizes) 2 Living Room Chairs or *************************** Smooth Snaffle Bits with Couch Sweet Iron Mouth - Safe or Lockable Medica - Memorial Request piece tion Box To establish a memorial for a loved one, or Fencing Pliers Olds Cottage to honor someone with a donation— Manuel Barb-Wire Gas Powered Log Splitter Stretchers Regulation Sized Basket - Send in his/her name to Diana Holland at Cabe Hall ball Goal the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches, P O Box Silverware Net/Paddles/Balls for 3964, Batesville, AR 72503. Please include: name DVD Player Ping Pong Table Girls Socks WII with 4 Controllers and complete address of those to be honored so Swifter Refills WII Monition Sen - they may be notified, and the name and complete Cleaning Supplies sors/Nun-chucks address of the person to receive the notification of Shampoo & Conditioner Dance Revolution for a memorial. Gratton Hall WII Blender Guitar Hero for WII *************************** Mix Master with Instruments Wall Decorations Canoe Paddles Our Speakers’ Bureau… DVD Player 8 Sleeping Bags Clothes Dryer Ball Gloves/ Soft Balls/ can provide someone to “tell the Ranch story” Dishwasher Bats at your meeting or event. To schedule a Throw Rugs 42-48 inch Flat Screen Ranch representative to speak, please contact Faith Hall TV New Cabinets 6ft Bush Hog Candy Davis, (870) 793-6841 ext. 315 New Linoleum or Lami - Small Rota Tiller nate on Floors Tutoring New Carpet Set of Encyclopedias New Counter Tops in 2005 to current Would you like to receive your correspon - Kitchen College or High School New Dishwasher Textbooks 2005 to dence from the Ranch through your e-mail ac - Commercial Washer and current count? Please fill out this form and mail it to Judi Dryer Large, Sturdy Backpacks Qualls, Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches, P O Trampoline Birthday and Christ - Box 3964, Batesville, AR 72503 Chicken Waterier and mas wrapping sup - Feeders plies Name: ______Water Hoses Mailing Address: ______Lawn Mowers Weed Eaters Non-cash donations ______Backpacks to the Youth Ranches E-Mail Address: ______are tax deductible. Phone: ______16 In Loving Memory of...

Boe Adams Harry Drumheller Barbara Karber Jacob Ryan Robertson Mrs. Vernon Collier Mr. Billy Bert French Dr. & Mrs. T. A. Feild III Mrs. Vernon Collier Rev. Jerry Adkins Kim Easterly Scott and Rhonda Monroe Patricia Ellen Rowe George & Bobbye Murphy Mr. Jimmy Cross Sam and Sharon Sicard Ms. Sharon Strecker Matthew Anderson Nora Emory John and Garnet Watts Dairy Queen Dr. & Mrs. Fred Hueston Ms. Juanita B. Ray Everett and Oleta Lowrance H. J. Saeler William T. ‘Dub’ Baldwin Frances Chambers Farley Mr. Sid Lowrance Donald and Jamie Brandon Mrs. Violet Baldwin Donald and Jamie Brandon Herbert H. Lunday Mildred Scheer Donald Bedard Gary E. Farley Mr. Charles Dickson Joe and Linda Goldman Shirley and Hannah Dyke Buddy and Cheryl Ledford Marge Martin Bilijon Seaton Ferd Bellingrath, Jr. James Foreman Ms. Sandra J. Person Ms. Lucille Hendrix Jimmy Cross Mr. Milas L. Medlin Lynda Maxwell Pauline Peace Sessions Larry Blackwell Medlin Metal Roofing Mfg. Mr. Jimmy Cross George & Bobbye Murphy Ms. Billie Allen Tanya Melissa French Oran McBride, Sr Jack Shewmaker Rickey and Kay Cook Mr. Sam C Puddephatt Don and David Diemer, Marilyn Mr. Jimmy Cross Kevin and Cindy Endsley Linda Kay Ward Fugitt Diemer Earnheart Blanch Sitzer Ms. Linda Mathis John and Charlotte Chitwood Ratha McCord Mrs. Frances Cohoon Douglas Wayne Bottoms Ms. Janie Newton Ms. Ruby Nell Bradley David Steuri Ms. Betty Bottoms James E Gambill Robert J. McGrevey Dr. & Mrs. Fred Hueston Norma Brann Mrs. James Gambill Mrs. Ruth McGrevey Joe Stevens Ms. Sue Wilkison Marcille Garner William McPeek, Sr. Ms. Sherry Pulley Tracey Hill Brody Ms. Ruby Nell Bradley Batesville Poultry Equipment, Corvettes of Arkansas Mr. Michael Grady George and Mildred Hansen Inc. Claudine Stiles Suzanne Broom Cletus Hudson and Ann Lentz Ralph Miles Donnie & Clarice McMickle Ms. Clara M Camp Paul and Ola Harrell Johnny and Lanelle Broadway Pauline Studstill James ‘Jim’ Brown Ralph and Effie Cotner Ruby Miller Mrs. Patsy Mauney Johnny and Bonnie Payne Nathan Faulkner Harris Ronnie and Shirley F Waln Kitty Swindle Betty Jo Bullock Guy and Liz Harris Sarah Mooty Mark Coates Waymon and Helen Sorey W. R. ‘Dick’ Hendrix Mr. Norman Mooty Lenor Tucker Wesley L. Burkett Ms. Lucille Hendrix Ernestine Musgrave Ronnie and Shirley F. Waln Buddy and Cheryl Ledford Michael Henry Mr . John Welch Mr. and Mrs. James Q. Varner Max Campbell Ms. Marilyn Hobbs Hughes Welch Milligan CPAs Mr. David A. Varner Ms. Clara M. Camp Robert Gene Hogue Stanley and Scott Wood Families J. C. Verser Bobby Ray Carnes Nora and John Foster Don Newkirk Preston and Sheila Smith Mr. Charles Dickson Matthew Houart Mr. Charles Dickson Ed Ward Mrs. Elta Loetscher Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rodgers Mary Oswald Barry and Marie Butler Jack Carter Virgie Howard Mr. Raymond O. Oswald Carroll and Oletha Willmuth Ms. Lucille Hendrix Dewey and Mildred Burris Martha Ruth Paridy Mrs. Lee Ware Paul Carter Mr. Mark Oliver Mr. & Mrs. Bob C. Bolton Audra and John Payne James and Mary Ann Powell Double Shoals Baptist Church Ronald Parson Myrna Waters Brent Coker Sadiebel Shirkey Hutson Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Sinyard Ms. Clara M. Camp Bill and Diane Brady Ms. Irma Goodwin Jack Perdue Ruth Jane Watson Ladeene Cole Bill Hutto Mr. Jimmy Cross Richie and Mary Richardson Johnny and Bonnie Payne Bill and Pat Daniel Odis Perkey Hersel Webb Hale Coop Judy D. Jackson Mike and JoAnn Cushman Joe and Linda Goldman Mr. Ronald C. Burrow Billy Don and Jo Ann Olson August Pieroni, Jr. Nathan White John Ed and Frankie Smith Jr. Emily Jenne Ms. Katherine V Brewer Ms. Lucille Hendrix Louis Cooper Col. and Mrs Bob Jolly Jane Plunkett Margaret Whittington Tim and Gayle Slape Dorris Johnson J. R. Foot Shirley and Hannah Dyke Jeffery Don Cope Audra and John Payne Ken Proctor Donald Williams Mr. and Mrs. James D. Cope Leola A. Kelley James and Alyce Caldwell Mrs. Roberta Williams Frank Louis Cumnock George & Bobbye Murphy Bob M. Ralston Jack Woody Mike and Sarah Cumnock Harold Kenney Ms. Ruth Spiller Ms. Joan C. Woody J. D. DeFoure Greg and Pat Allen Barney Rawson Woods Wright DeWayne Defoure Harry King Dr. & Mrs. Fred Hueston Billy Don and Jo Ann Olson Catfish Wharf Ms. Katheline King Jesse R. Rich Garmon Doyle Yancy Coleen DiGiulian J. W. Lehman Mrs. Juanita L. Rich Betty and Glen Harvey Dr. & Mrs. Fred Hueston Nora and John Foster Ret. Chief of Police Glen Riggins Walter Zink Jimmy Dodson Harry Lieber Buddy and Cheryl Ledford Dr. & Mrs. Fred Hueston Billy Don and Jo Ann Olson Cathy Bain Glen and Kari Zink Mary Ellen Thompson and 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. 17 In Honor of...

Liz Adams Bill Beller Dale Cole Charles Garoutte Bud Shreve & Al Crouch Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Emmett and Wilma Griffith Deana Adams Insurance Insurance Mike Garoutte Mallory and Carla Nimocks Martha and Larry Bentley Donald and Deann Coleman Emmett and Wilma Griffith Nimocks Oil Company David and Mary Ann Bell Arch and Mary Kay Jones Drew, Pat, Andy & Charlie Mr. and Mrs. Jake Adams David Bethea David Coleman Gibson Ann and Harry Ryburn Mallory and Carla Nimocks Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Mrs. Ruth Achenbach Janet Adkins Nimocks Oil Company Insurance Mr. and Mrs. Dave Gibson Emmett and Wilma Griffith Major Blissitt Dr. Steve Collier Warren and Kay H Slaughter Advantage Inventory Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Eric Glaser Mallory and Carla Nimocks Insurance Insurance Ms. Laura Jo Prange Nimocks Oil Company Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Community School Allan and Laura Gold AFLAC Dr. John Bond Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Ms. Phyllis Sorrells Mallory and Carla Nimocks Mrs. Wayma Rowe Insurance Golden Flake Nimocks Oil Company Mr. and Mrs. Algie Bost Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Mallory and Carla Nimocks Dave and Cindy Allen Ms. Lucille Hendrix Joe Copeland/ Alan Foster Nimocks Oil Company David and Mary Ann Bell Randall and Hunter Boyd Mallory and Carla Nimocks Gray’s Service Center Arch and Mary Kay Jones Paul and Ce Ce Blackwell Nimocks Oil Company Mallory and Carla Nimocks Bud, Sarah and Mark Shreve Steve Boyd Deputy Tom Coulter Nimocks Oil Company Dr. J. D. Allen Mallory and Carla Nimocks Mr. Donald D Jackson Chip Grace Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Nimocks Oil Company Al and Vickie Crouch Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Insurance Paula Branch Arch and Mary Kay Jones Insurance Andy Alton Pete and Meredith Dewoody Mike and Sarah Cumnock Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Gregg Mr. Leo Hauser Brims Snack Mr. & Mrs. Alan Nussbaum David and Mary Ann Bell Marlane Stakemiller Mallory and Carla Nimocks Charles Schaaf -Schaaf Eddie Griffin American Petroleum Nimocks Oil Company Financial Svc Mallory and Carla Nimocks Mallory and Carla Nimocks Eddie and Robin Brock Mr. Stephen H Wells Nimocks Oil Company Nimocks Oil Company David and Mary Ann Bell Cupples Sign Robert Griffin Dr. J. Angel Pastor Bill Brown Mallory and Carla Nimocks Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Nimocks Oil Company Insurance Insurance Insurance Richard and JoAnn Davenport Trudy Hall Arkansas Distributing Bubba’s Ice Emmett and Wilma Griffith Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Mallory and Carla Nimocks Mallory and Carla Nimocks Clarence Davis Insurance Nimocks Oil Company Nimocks Oil Company Mallory and Carla Nimocks Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Denny Babbs Mr. and Mrs. James P. Buchanan Nimocks Oil Company Dr. James R. Harbin Mallory and Carla Nimocks David and Mary Ann Bell Delta Lawn Care Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Nimocks Oil Company C & C Distributing Mallory and Carla Nimocks Insurance J. R. and Wanette Baker Mallory and Carla Nimocks Nimocks Oil Company Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance David and Mary Ann Bell Nimocks Oil Company John Dews Harrison Super Regional Arch and Mary Kay Jones C.T. Transport Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Mallory and Carla Nimocks Gene and Erma Barnett Mallory and Carla Nimocks Insurance Nimocks Oil Company Bud, Sarah and Mark Shreve Nimocks Oil Company Sheriff Jimmy Dorney Don & Tracy Harvey Dr. Ron Bates Kenneth Caldwell Ms. Kanna L Phillips Mallory and Carla Nimocks Bud Shreve & Al Crouch Mallory and Carla Nimocks Dowell Transport Nimocks Oil Company Batesville Electric Nimocks Oil Company Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Bill and Loleta Haskins Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Mr. Canopy Insurance Ron and Sande Sederburg Insurance Mallory and Carla Nimocks Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Jason Hatcher Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Nimocks Oil Company Bud and Sue Edwards Ms Jeanne Hatcher Batesville Family Practice Car Wash Services Dr. & Mrs. Fred Hueston Bill and Julie Haught Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Mallory and Carla Nimocks Eldridge Electric Dr. & Mrs. Fred Hueston Insurance Nimocks Oil Company Mallory and Carla Nimocks Bill Hicks Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Mrs. Carol Carter Nimocks Oil Company Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Batesville Furniture Ms. Lucille Hendrix Phil Farris Insurance Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Steve and Ellen Case Bud Shreve & Al Crouch David Hogue Insurance David and Mary Ann Bell Steve and Clyda Felts Mallory and Carla Nimocks Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Mr. and Mrs. Woody Castleberry David and Mary Ann Bell Nimocks Oil Company Batesville Surgery Specialties Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Mr. and Mrs. Vincent C. Fergen Sheriff Doc Holladay Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Insurance Mrs. Mary L. Carberry Mr. Leo Hauser Insurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Wallace and Jama Fowler Marlane Stakemiller Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Joni and Lowell Catlett Mr. Dale Boyette Mr. Thomas Shircliff Gary and Verona Bebow Dr. & Mrs. Fred Hueston Billy Bert French Steve Holloway David and Mary Ann Bell Scott Clark Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart Mallory and Carla Nimocks Arch and Mary Kay Jones Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Frito Lay Nimocks Oil Company Judy Belchia Insurance Mallory and Carla Nimocks Hooper Sales Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Nimocks Oil Company Mallory and Carla Nimocks Insurance Co-Co Distributing G & G Refrigeration Nimocks Oil Company Steve and Glenda Bell Mallory and Carla Nimocks Mallory and Carla Nimocks Nancy and Gary Hudson David and Mary Ann Bell Nimocks Oil Company Nimocks Oil Company Ms. Laura Jo Prange David and Mary Ann Bell Dr. Charles F. Cole Ross Gallant Harry and Maryann Hueston Arch and Mary Kay Jones Friends Mallory and Carla Nimocks Dr. & Mrs. Fred Hueston Nimocks Oil Company 18 In Honor of...

Dari Hughes Lance Landers and Mark Martin John Richardson Earline Tripp - Tripp Supply Inc Ms. Karen McFarren Mark Martin Ford Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Bud Shreve & Al Crouch Hughes, Welch & Milligan Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Insurance Union County Sheriff’s Dept Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Insurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Tanner Oil Company Insurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Tommy and Johnnie Roebuck Dr. Richard Van J. L. Electric Co. Clifton Martin Pete and Meredith Dewoody Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Mallory and Carla Nimocks S & D Coffee Insurance Insurance Nimocks Oil Company Mallory and Carla Nimocks Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Tom Martin Nimocks Oil Company Kevin Vandiver Sheriff Steve Jeffery Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Seaton Mallory and Carla Nimocks Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Insurance Ms Lucille Hendrix Nimocks Oil Company Insurance Gary and Tommie McDonald Ron and Sande Sederburg Gary and Jana Vinson Dr. E. J. Jones David and Mary Ann Bell William and Loleta Haskins David and Mary Ann Bell Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve McKee Foods Corporation Ross Sederburg Arch and Mary Kay Jones Insurance Mallory and Carla Nimocks Ron and Sande Sederburg Vital Link EMS Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Nimocks Oil Company Van and Teresa Sederburg Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Archie and Mary Kay Jones Moore Food Systems Ron and Sande Sederburg Insurance David and Mary Ann Bell Mallory and Carla Nimocks Scott Sederburg Family Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Sheriff Ken Jones Nimocks Oil Company Ron and Sande Sederburg Charles Wade - Wade’s Ms. Katherine V Brewer Nephropathology Associates Dr. and Mrs. Bill Shelton Refrigeration Johnny and Betty Jones Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve David and Mary Ann Bell Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Pete and Meredith Dewoody Insurance Mr. and Mrs. Gary Shelton Insurance Arch & Mary Kay Jones Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance David and Mary Ann Bell Bill and Janis Walmsley Mallory and Carla Nimocks Don and Frances Moore Mike and Jessica Shetron Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Nimocks Oil Company Ms. Laura Jo Prange Arch and Mary Kay Jones Insurance Bud, Sarah and Mark Shreve Fred Morgan Dr. Mary Shields Dr. Robert Walton Pat Jones Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Bud Shreve & Al Crouch Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Insurance Bud and Sarah Shreve Insurance Insurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Arch and Mary Kay Jones Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Scott Kallsnick Dorothy Morris Sims Wholesale Mrs. Eva White Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Wayne and Sue Lucky Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Ms Lucille Hendrix Insurance Vickie Moser Insurance White River Beverage Deputy Chris King Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve J. T. and Karen Skinner Mallory and Carla Nimocks Mr. Donald D. Jackson Insurance David and Mary Ann Bell Nimocks Oil Company Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth King Charles Nabholz Rick Slaughter Bud and Mary Whiteside Warren and Kay H. Slaughter Robin and Gary Dean Warren and Kay H Slaughter Bill and Jane Hudspeth Katherine Koger Ann and Harry Ryburn Patty and B. Smith Dennis Wiles Pete and Meredith Dewoody David Nelson Mr. Jay Fulbright III Bud Shreve & Al Crouch Ray and Dianne LaCroix Mallory and Carla Nimocks Shawn and Lisa Smith Dr. Robin Williams David and Mary Ann Bell Nimocks Oil Company Arch and Mary Kay Jones Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Ray LaCroix - LaCroix Optical Oak Park Medical Clinic Smith Plumbing Inc Insurance Co Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Insurance Insurance Tom Williams Williams Insurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Equipment Company Ladd Eye Center Jim and Julie Peak Mr. and Mrs. Lindell Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Dr & Mrs Fred Hueston Southerland Insurance Insurance J. D. Pierce / Gene Barnett Ms Gary and Susan Lacy Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Southern Company Mark Williams, DVM Mike Laird Insurance Mallory and Carla Nimocks Ed and Val Holler Mallory and Carla Nimocks George Prange Nimocks Oil Company Rocky and Diane Willmuth Nimocks Oil Company Ms. Laura Jo Prange Jimmy Spurlock David and Mary Ann Bell Mark and Diane Lamberth Jean Prange Mallory and Carla Nimocks Jamie and Kelly Wilson David and Mary Ann Bell Ms. Laura Jo Prange Nimocks Oil Company Mallory and Carla Nimocks Mr. and Mrs. Paul Langston Precision Lures Dennis Spurlock Nimocks Oil Company Ann and Harry Ryburn Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Mallory and Carla Nimocks Scott Wood Jeff Larson Insurance Nimocks Oil Company Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Mallory and Carla Nimocks Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Stampede Transportation Insurnce Nimocks Oil Company Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ragsdale Mallory and Carla Nimocks Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Terry Laws Warren and Kay H Slaughter Nimocks Oil Company WRD Entertainment Mallory and Carla Nimocks Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ragsdale Larry Stone Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Nimocks Oil Company Warren and Kay H Slaughter James and Alyce Caldwell Insurance Mike Low Ray’s Service Station Repair Van Thomas Al Crouch - Crouch Insurance Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Mallory and Carla Nimocks Vurl B. Shreve - Shreve Betty Wyatt Insurance Nimocks Oil Company Insurance Bud Shreve & Al Crouch Dr. Jim and Alice Lytle Bill & Steve Reed Tom and Gayle Thompson Roger Yarnell John Ed and Frankie Smith Jr. Mallory and Carla Nimocks David and Mary Ann Bell Mallory and Carla Nimocks M and M Distributing Nimocks Oil Company Arch and Mary Kay Jones Nimocks Oil Company Mallory and Carla Nimocks Janet Tosh Carter and Donna Yeatman Nimocks Oil Company Bud Shreve & Al Crouch David and Mary Ann Bell

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