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J&D Meat Market and Simply Smoked Opens in Greenwood

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Tammy Teague

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J&D Meat Market and Simply Smoked Opens in Greenwood

The key to any successful business is to know your market, and to meet the demand. And for J&D Meat Market and Simply Smoked co-owners Jeremy Lensing and John Valencia, meeting that demand is at the heart of their new business.

J&D Meat Market and Simply Smoked opened on Friday, June 28. The new market is located at 620 W. Center Street in Greenwood.

Jeremy Lensing (RNN photo / Peggy Barger)

They will offer a full meat counter with home raised extras, including fresh veggies. “We wanted to offer a one stop shopping experience,” shared Valencia. “So, for example, if you wanted to make spaghetti for dinner, but you didn’t want to have to stop in Walmart, you can come here and find everything you need to prepare that meal.”

J&D Meat Market will be opened 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday – Friday and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday. Simply Smoked Meats will be open Monday – Friday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for a sit-down luncheon experience. They will also sell prepackaged BBQ and offer catering.

For more information, or to place an order, call 479-883-7444.

Simply Smoked staff, John Leyva and Sharon Sandifer, ready to serve customers. (RNN photo / Peggy Barger)

Obituary: Judy Barker (1955-2024)

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Judy Kathleen (Bowles) Barker, 68, of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life on June 25, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born October 31, 1955 in Mena, Arkansas to William “Billy” Bowles and Dorothy (Wagner) Evans.

Throughout Judy’s life, she found joy in nature, particularly peonies, her favorite flowers, which she lovingly tended to as a dedicated gardener. Combining her love for plants with her passion for cooking, Judy owned and operated Judy’s 71 Diner in Waldron for a decade. Her culinary skills and warm hospitality made her diner a beloved spot in the community.

One of Judy’s cherished traditions was preparing Thanksgiving dinner at deer camp, a special time spent with her sister-in-laws while the rest of the family ventured out for a day of hunting. However, above all else, Judy treasured the moments spent with family. The memories made with them will forever be treasured.

Judy leaves behind to cherish her memory her beloved spouse of 52 years, John Barker Sr. of the home; her three children: daughter, Deanna Silvey and son-in-law Kevin Silvey of Van Buren, Arkansas; her sons John Barker Jr. and Chelsie Justice of Waldron, Arkansas; and Thomas Barker of Boles, Arkansas. Nanny will forever remain in the hearts of her five grandchildren: Haley and husband Devin of Rogers, Arkansas; Deagan Keener and wife Ericka of Parks, Arkansas; Bryson Barker of Boles, Arkansas; Emily Barker of Fort Smith, Arkansas; Alyssa Barker and her eleven great-grandchildren: Erika, Olivia, Jameson, Ryleigh, Addisyn, Easton, Raegen, Kason, Rylee, Kayden and Braxton. She is also remembered by her siblings: Clinton Bowles and wife Theresa of Rogers, Arkansas; Brenda Althuzius and husband Ben of Garfield, Arkansas; Ron Bowles and wife Brenda of Seattle, Washington, Angela Evans of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Danny Bowles and Misty Ward. Judy will be dearly missed by her closest friend, Beth Milligan and a host of nieces and nephews she claimed as her kids and friends and loved ones that were dear to her heart.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents: William “Billy” Bowles and Dorothy Evans and one sister, Melissa Evans.

Judy’s celebration of life ceremony will take place at the Boles Freewill Baptist Church in Boles, Arkansas on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 10:00 am with Rev. Pat Ray Biggs officiating, where family and friends will come together to honor and celebrate Judy’s enduring spirit and the love she shared with all who knew her. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

In the remembrance of Judy’s life, a public visitation will be held at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Paris’ Willams: a Great American Patriot

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Tammy Teague

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Paris’ Willams: a Great American Patriot

When I think about our beloved country, I think about those who sacrificed their all for us to live in this great country of ours. I also think about those who live their lives to honor and remember those great patriots gone on before us. They are what makes this America, great!

Ed Williams is pictured with his daughter, and assistants (photo courtesy of Media Singh)

As we approach Independence Day, it is an honor to recognize one of those men, Paris’ own Ed Williams. Over the past several years, Williams has personally purchased hundreds of American Flags to line the walking path at the city park.

“Once he receives them (the flags), he unboxes, unrolls, and sharpens the end of each flag. He’s even made a special little buggy, with buckets on each side, to hold all of the flags,” shared his proud daughter, Media Singh. “Once everything is good to go, we go out to the Paris Park and line the walking path with them.”

Singh added that this was not something that was asked of him to do. “It’s something that spoke to his heart and that he simply wanted to do for the community,” added Singh. “He always says the best form of payment is seeing the smile on someone’s face when they see them.”

She recalled the first time they put the flags out on display. “It took us the entire day to place all of the flags…we were new to this and just learning as we went.” She compared that initial experience with the most recent. “Yesterday, Dad, his neighbor Ron, Harper, Mason, Zack, and the mayor and I were able to knock it out within 2 hours and 39 minutes.”

The benefit is not merely one of patriotic display, and beauty, but the gift of spending quality time with her father. “We get to spend time with Dad doing something that makes us all so proud….of ourselves, of one another, and of our hometown. I might have complained about growing up in a small town when I was younger, but now, looking back, I wouldn’t change it for anything in the world,” concluded Singh.

So, on the eve of Independence Day, we say thank you to Ed Williams, a great American Patriot!

Ed Williams and his crew of assistants, including his daughter and Mayor Daniel Rogers. (Photo courtesy of Media Singh)

Wildwoodz RV Park & Campgrounds, a Rural Oasis

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Tammy Teague

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Wildwoodz RV Park & Campgrounds, a Rural Oasis

The sounds of birds chirping in the early mornings, and the croaking of a bullfrog late in the evening takes you back to simpler days. Reminisce of those days is a short trip down memory lane when you visit Wildwoodz RV Park and Campgrounds.

Owner Tonya Norris moved to the campgrounds June 1, 2022, with a lease agreement to purchase the camp in full by June 1, 2024.

“Some good friends had this place as a home, and I kept coming to mind and she offered it to me, I accepted,” shared Norris. “She had actually offered for me to live here a couple years before, due to some circumstances of change in my life. There was a time I had envisioned putting some RV sites at another property. So, I saw this as an open door to that vision that was already built and available to build a future.”

Wildwoodz RV Park and Campgrounds, located at 12001 Wildwood Road in Mansfield, offers water and electric hookups, a dump site, restrooms, a community fire pit and a facility for larger gatherings. Visitors can take advantage of hiking, fishing, ATV and horseback riding.

The serene 30 acres of land boasts plentiful shade and is an ideal place to find tranquility.

“Everything about this place is God at work,” continued Norris. “There is some history here… Before my friends bought this, a couple built it to host gospel bluegrass singings…I left their signs up on the buildings to remember that. They called it Pop’s Rocky Top.”

That same stage regularly hosted local greats like Bobby Shepherd, Harley and Cindy Vinsant, and Robert and Becky Walker.

Although it is tucked away on a rural road in Scott County, the spot is easily accessible off Highway 378.

For that trip to remind you of simpler times, to revel in the outdoors, and reconnect with your family, plan your trip to Wildwoodz RV Park and Camprounds.

Norris’ campsite is available for booking, and accepts Paypal, Apple Pay, cash, and cash app. You can contact Norris at 479-438-1978 or nnylnnyl@icloud.com.

To book online visit: Wildwoodz – Hipcamp in Mansfield, Arkansas

AG’s Office Responds to Mansfield City Attorney’s Request for Opinion

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Tammy Teague

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AG’s Office Responds to Mansfield City Attorney’s Request for Opinion

The Mansfield City Council met in regular session at 6 p.m. on Thursday evening, June 20, 2024 at city hall. Members of the council present included Sheri Hopkins, Julie Thomas, Beverly Lyons, Glen Hurt and James Steele. Councilman Boyd Farmer was absent. Also present, Mayor Buddy Black, City Recorder/Treasurer Becky Walker and City Attorney Travis Plummer.

After approving the minutes and financial reports from the May meeting, the council heard the city services reports.

Fire Chief Michael Smith reported a total of 32 calls, six fire and 26 EMS. He also stated that six firemen were in class on June 11 for 16 hours of training. Lastly, Smith stated that the new brush truck was now in operation.

Police Chief Wayne Robb reported a total of 28 calls, 17 agency assists, three school calls, 10 medical calls, five incident/arrest reports, three accident reports, and four adult arrests. The department has received 16.75 hours of training.

Public Works Director Derek Pollard reported 143 service orders and 17 One Call requests completed. Additionally, that new barricades were installed at the park on Broadway Street, that Willis Street had been repaired with brush clean up ongoing, cleared and opened several ditches and culverts, repaired a water leak on Huntington Ave., and added a new meter/customer at Spur Lake Road. Lastly, that a new Ultrasonic meter had been installed on Hartford’s influent wastewater line, new ball valves had been installed on the aerator pumps at the wastewater plant, that extra dumpsters had been repaired, replaced and/or recycled, and that the drain screen had been installed on the overflow pipe at city lake.

City Attorney Travis Plummer had received a response from the office of Attorney General Tim Griffith regarding elected officials receiving “compensation” for more than one office. This in regard to current Councilman Glen Hurt, who previously served as the city’s mayor.

“Under A.C.A. § 21-5-107(a)(1), someone “holding more than one” elected office must “receive compensation from only one…of the offices held.” These present-tense words mean to currently “possess or occupy” or “to be in… administration of” that office. Here, the alderman, despite formerly serving as mayor, currently holds only one office. Because he does not simultaneously hold multiple elective offices, the person in question is not prohibited under § 21-5-107(a)(1) from simultaneously receiving (1) retirement allowances from a formerly held elected position and 2) compensation from his current elected position. And while a retired official may not use “retirement allowances” until retirement, those allowances are earned and accrued ” in return for the services” of that elected official as “compensation” when they hold office. Although the situation you indicate is not prohibited under § 21-5-107, I caution that there may be different situations or facts with which I have not been provided that could implicate other state statues. Assistant Attorney General William R. Olson prepared this opinion, which I hereby approve… Tim Griffin, Attorney General”

In matters of unfinished business, it was reported that modifications at the wastewater plant had been completed.

Matters of new business included the 2022 and 2023 audit, a discussion of moving the sewer lines for new bridge construction on Howard Street in early 2026.

Additionally, the consideration of raising daily food allowances. The council voted to approve a $60 per day food allowance.

The council would then discuss and approve a change of date for the July council meeting to Thursday, July 11.

Lastly, the approval to hire Ashton Hinkle as a full-time employee, Ron Henson and Stacy Satterfield as part-time employees.

Before adjourning, Mayor Black announced the town’s fireworks show to be held at the high school on July 4 beginning at 5 p.m. Fireworks will begin around 8:30 p.m.

Arrest Reports 6/16

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Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sheriff’s Department:
Michael Anthony Bray, Jr. of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 20 at 4:08 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Bray was charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked DL – DWI.

Boone James Brewer, Jr. of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 18 at 11:36 a.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Brewer was charged with ADC commitment hold.

Shelly Denise Johnson-Foote of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 21 at 11:44 a.m. and remains at the SCADC. Foote was charged with Contempt of Court–Disorderly, contemptuous or insolent behavior committed during court.

Paul Denny Merrell of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 20 at 3:01 p.m. and remains at the SCADC with cash bond. Merrell was charged with Petition to Revoke – Felony.

Ty Bailey Warner of Magazine was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 21 at 6:30 p.m. and remains at the SCADC with cash bond. Warner was charged with Petition to Revoke – Felony.

Bruce Olen Wheeler, III of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 17 at 10:15 a.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Wheeler was charged with drug court sanctions.

Arresting agency – Fort Smith Police Department:
Daniel Lee Hill of Paris was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 18 at 6:05 a.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Hill was charged with ADC commitment hold, violation of a protection order – felony, assault on family or household member – 3rd degree, contempt – willful disobedience (failure to pay fine), two counts of criminal trespass – occupiable structure, and theft of property <$1k.

Kameron Michael Hurst of Ratcliff was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 16 at 10:09 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Hurst was charged with two counts of Failure to Appear – Class C Felony and Assist Outside Agency-Misd.

Andrea Monique Williams of Paris was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 20 at 1:26 a.m. and remains at the SCADC with legally sufficient bond. Williams was charged with Battery in the Second Degree – Health Provider.

Arresting agency – Logan County Sheriff’s Department:
Louis Greeson, 26 of Paris, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 16 at 3:31 p.m. Greeson was charged with domestic battering in the 2nd degree.

Christopher Kampmann, 33 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 18 at 1:41 p.m. Kampmann was charged with contempt of court.

William Barnes, 35 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 19 at 3:46 p.m. Barnes was charged with driving while driver’s license cancelled, suspended or revoked, fictitious license plate – improper use of evidences of registration, no insurance, failure to register motor vehicle, theft by receiving, and false evidences of title or registration.

David Keys, 40 of Scranton, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 20 at 3:32 p.m. Keys was charged with forgery in the first degree, and contempt of court.

Andrew Barnes, 34 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 20 at 6:01 p.m. Barnes was charged with parole hold.

Kayla Fox, 28 of Ozark, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 20 at 6:41 p.m. Fox was charged with contempt of court.

Shailee Turney, 25 of Ralston, OK, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 20 at 6:55 p.m. Turney was charged with driving while driver’s license cancelled, suspended or revoked, failure to register motor vehicle, possession of schedule VI-controlled substance with the purpose to deliver, and no insurance.

Julie Bratton, 42 of Russellville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 21 at 6:07 p.m. Bratton was charged with failure to appear.

Virginia Robinson, 42, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 21 at 6:54 p.m. Robinson was charged with possession of a controlled substance.

Joey Thurman, 46 of Magazine, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 22 at 2:06 a.m. Thurman was charged with possession of a controlled substance, speeding, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, furnishing, possessing or using prohibited articles – delivering a prohibited article.

Brenda Stinnett, 39 of Paris, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 22 at 6:05 p.m. Stinnett was charged with possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Tommy McHam, 24 of Dardanelle, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 22 at 7:33 p.m. McHam was charged with contempt of court.

Arresting agency – Franklin County Sheriff’s Department:
Brittany Felicia Jones, 23 of Cecil, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on June 22 at 9:28 p.m. Jones was charged with two counts of failure to appear on unclassified misdemeanor (FTA).

Larry Paul Harrower, 46 of Paris, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on June 22 at 9:48 a.m. Harrower was charged with two counts of failure to appear on unclassified misdemeanor (FTA).

Darnell Deshawn Robinson, 32 of Ozark, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on June 21 at 10:24 p.m. Robinson was charged with failure to appear on unclassified misdemeanor (FTA), fleeing – vehicle or conveyance, and refusal to submit to arrest.

Adam Reid Duff, 37 of Fayetteville, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on June 20 at 7:44 p.m. Duff was charged with failure to appear on unclassified misdemeanor (FTA).

Christopher Mason, 44 of Ozark, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on June 20 at 2:35 p.m. Mason was charged with absconding, possession of meth or cocaine LT 2GM, possession of drug paraphernalia, meth/cocaine, possession of meth or cocaine purpose to deliver LT 2GM, possession of SCH VI LT 4 oz., and possession of controlled substance SCH 2 – Hydrocodone.

Ronella Doolan, 44 of Ozark, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on June 19 at 9:57 a.m. Doolan was sentenced to days.

Quinton Johnson, 24 of Hartman, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on June 17 at 5:38 p.m. Johnson was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia meth/cocaine, burglary, residential, terroristic threatening 1st degree, assault on family or house member – 3rd degree.

**The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts.**

Resident News Network to Unveil Business Directory Supporting Local First

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Resident News Network to Unveil Business Directory Supporting Local First

In continuing efforts to widely support locally owned, and locally focused businesses and services of all sizes, Resident News Network is set to release their latest product, LISTY an online business directory focused within the Arkansas River Valley area, and beyond.

RNN owner, Jason Baggett stated, “For too long, we as consumers have allowed our hard-earned dollars to escape our community, and foregoing our commitment to making small businesses, and services our first choice. It’s time we take a major stand and make local, our first priority. LISTYwill play a valued role in not only focusing on local first, but also showcase all aspects of the businesses and the people behind them.”

In the Arkansas River Valley area “word of mouth” still holds great value. So does a handshake. Consumers can be tricked through fake ratings, alluring ads and endless gimmicks. The LISTY platform will work closely with businesses and services of all sizes to ensure proper representation. In parallel to the consumer aspect, LISTY will assist businesses in promotional platforms with a wide, highly responsive reach.

Baggett added, “Within the social media community, recommendations play a vital role in finding businesses and services that are reputable, professional, and honest. This is the cornerstone to LISTYand will serve as the conduit to assist consumers in seeking which service is best for them.”

LISTY is set to be released within the Hey Greenwood! What’s Happening? Facebook group which currently boasts over 30k active members that is focused on a 30-mile radius from Greenwood, Arkansas which includes hourly participation from members who reside in bedroom communities surrounding Fort Smith, Arkansas area and beyond.

Four Area UAFS Athletes Placed on LSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll

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Tammy Teague

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Four Area UAFS Athletes Placed on LSC Commissioner’s Honor Roll

The Lone Star Conference announced its Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the spring 2024 semester, with University of Arkansas – Fort Smith having 58 student-athletes honored. Among those, four area athletes!

The Commissioner’s Honor Roll is announced at the conclusion of the fall and spring semesters with student-athletes qualifying based on grade point average for the specified semester. To be eligible for the recognition, student-athletes must have a minimum 3.30 grade-point average for the semester and be on the sport roster. Participants on all 19 LSC championship sports, three non-conference sports, and athletic training student staff were included among the fall 2023 honorees.

UAFS had 25 student-athletes achieve a 4.0 GPA during the spring semester.

Those included:
GREENWOOD – Hannah Watkins (Volleyball), and Abby Summitt (women’s basketball)
BOONEVILLE – Brandon Ulmer (Baseball)
CENTRAL CITY – Logan Lundquist (Baseball)

For a full list of click –HERE–

Arkansas Municipal League Honors Derry at 90th Annual Convention

Tammy Teague

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Arkansas Municipal League Honors Derry at 90th Annual Convention

The Arkansas Municipal League at its 90th Annual Convention, held June 12-14, 2024, honored Greenwood City Clerk/Treasurer Sharla Derry with the Adrian L. White Municipal Leadership Award.

The award is presented to municipal officials who have served with distinction and dedication to their cities and the League’s boards, councils or committees for six years. The award is named in honor of White, who was mayor of Pocahontas from 1967-1974 and a former League president and vice president.

“To me, it’s just a gesture of appreciation from an organization that the cities and towns of Arkansas lean on immensely, the League is a strong safety net for municipal officials to fall into when we are needing support and guidance,” shared Derry. “Some years back, I was asked if I’d serve on the Arkansas Municipal League Workman’s Comp Board of Trustees and I was very grateful to be asked by the League to serve, so I agreed to. We meet quarterly to decide the business of the issues that come across needing a vote for this League Program. Member cities pay annual dues to be covered by this League program providing Workman’s Compensation Insurance for employees of hundreds of cities in Arkansas; this Board of Trustees, which consists of myself along with four other city officials from various cities, is an important facet of service support within the Arkansas Municipal League’s various program services offered. To be asked to serve on this board felt like a full-circle moment for me, because having served the City of Greenwood since 1998, I had performed all Workman’s Comp/HR duties on behalf of the City for 15 years. When I came onto the Board, I had served as the elected City Clerk/Treasurer for a number of years, and no longer performed those previous duties for the City, but had built a strong background in the workings of Workman’s Comp because of the time I had spent as the City’s Financial Assistant/HR person for those years. To be trusted in any capacity, is something I hold dear and am very proud of and pleased to say is my calling, so this award is a sweet gesture from an organization that means so much to our City, hundreds of other Arkansas cities, and therefore the State. It’s a great feeling to support a facet of this profession of public service.”

The 90th Convention was a hybrid event, with in-person sessions held at the Little Rock Marriott
and Statehouse Convention Center and with a virtual option for municipal officials and personnel who preferred to participate online. Overall attendance was strong, with more than 1,200 participating in person and online.

The Convention covered an array of topics important to Arkansas’ cities and towns, including
the workforce housing shortage and rise of short-term rentals, promoting civility in public discourse, an overview of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, protecting our crucial infrastructure and mitigating cybersecurity threats, and strategies to maximize funding for water
and wastewater projects.

The Arkansas Municipal League is a service and advocacy organization for the municipalities of
Arkansas. The League offers its programs and services to the 499 cities and towns in Arkansas
and was created in 1934 to assist cities with information and representation in the public affairs
of our state and nation. To find out more, visit arml.org.

Congratulations to Sharla Derry on this statewide recognition and achievement!

“Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

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Tammy Teague

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“Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

By Sheri Hopkins, Lifestyle Contributor

Hello everyone! Well, I made it to Branson and back with my grandchildren, the three E’s: Ethan, Evan, and Ella. We had a grand ole time and this Nana was wore smooth out. I told them we broke the record for taking the longest to get to Branson. We made a half dozen stops and I thought we were never going to get there.

Now, y’all know how I always tell y’all crazy things happen to us Wags. Well, this trip did not disappoint. I was just glad I didn’t fall, that has happened before. The kids dropped me off at the Belk store at the end of the Landing so I could shop while they went somewhere else. I knew I had a lot of time to kill, so I am just looking around at everything. Pretty jewelry always catches my eye. I saw some boxed costume jewelry, so like a kid in a candy store, I go over to check it out. Keep in mind, I have ridden in a car for hours and I am swollen. They have these boxed rings and I wanted to try them on. I usually wear a 7 or 8, so I find this pretty one in a size 8 and I decided to try it on. It is connected to the box, so people won’t steal them. I slid it on and admired how pretty it looked. When I went to take it off, you guessed it, it was stuck on my finger. When I say stuck, I mean it will not budge. I wish I could have seen the video footage of this. I mean my finger is bright red and turning blue. I literally go into a panic attack. It will not come off and no amount of turning, twisting or tugging will move it. I have no lotion of me, and I can’t take it in the bathroom, they would think I was stealing it. I am seriously about to have a meltdown. I tried one last time before I go to look for a store manager and I was able to get it off. My finger is bleeding and bruised. It hurt me for three days after that. I was afraid to wear my own ring on that finger. It made me have anxiety.

The next thing that happened was, I was in this store trying on clothes in a dressing room and I just slung my sandals off because they didn’t have a back on them and low and behold it went under the dressing room next to me. I bet the lady next to me thought what kind of albatross person has a foot that big?! I stretched my foot as far as I could and retrieved it, whew! That was a close one. I would have walked all over Branson Landing with one shoe on and one shoe off.

There won’t be any more vacation stories till I go to North Carolina next month and I am taking a journal to keep track of all our shenanigans. Mt. Airy, North Carolina hasn’t met the likes of me.

This week’s recipe is a lemon dump cake. I love lemon. If I have some repeat recipes or stories, it is because I have some new readers. Welcome to all my new readers and thank you to all my trusty readers that’s been here since the beginning.

LEMON DUMP CAKE
2 21 oz. cans of lemon pie filling
1 box of yellow cake mix (I would use lemon for more lemon flavor)
1 8 oz cream cheese (cubed)
1 1/2 sticks of butter sliced
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray. Pour two cans of lemon pie filling into the prepared dish. Place the cream cheese cubes in a single layer over the top of the lemon pie filling. Evenly spread the dry cake mix over the top of the cream cheese and press it down firmly. Arrange the sliced butter on top of the cake mix (I am going to add some of while chocolate chips on top) and bake in a preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Let it set a few minutes and serve with vanilla ice cream or Cool Whip.

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