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“Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

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“Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

By Sheri Hopkins, Lifestyle Contributor

Hello everyone! We had some rain and now I can walk across my yard without feeling like I am walking on potato chips. School starts Monday, and I’m not ready. I know everyone is always ready for their kids to go back to school, but mornings are crazy at Hops House on school mornings. Back to the grind! I have a second-year college student, a junior, and an eighth grader. Guess which one is the most excited? Yes, Ella Kayt. She loves school. Hope everyone has a great start to the school year.

You know I always end up telling stories on myself. Jacob always says I can’t keep a secret. After I would get home from Christmas shipping I would always go back to his room and I would ask him if he wanted to know what I bought him. He would say “no, but you’re going to tell me.” I cannot keep from telling it. Our Granny Morgan always told us our gifts and Larry Wagoner always told his kids. Oh, and Michael Wagoner tells his kids, also. It’s just the way we are. Some of you know these stories, but I don’t think they have been in the paper.

I was at work last week, and Gina says “do you have your shirt on the wrong side out?” Well, I looked down and yes, I do! Name tag on, waiting on customers! I had also been to Harps and talked to the Little Debbie man. This happens to me often.

Not long after Chuck passed away, I was at Greenwood Walmart doing some shopping. I noticed this man kept staring at me. I’m thinking well, he is checking out this hot widow woman…if you take a picture it will last longer…ha, ha! So, I’m all over the store and finally realize my shirt is on inside out. That’s what the man was staring at. I had the 2XL tag hanging out for all the store to see.

Just this week, a customer came in and said hold on a minute. She pulls a 2XL sticker off my sleeve. Just so ya know, I’m proud of that size, I must be, I keep showing it off to the world.

What about the time I was at the doctor’s office and I was walking across the waiting room and a dryer sheet fell out of my skirt onto the floor? Curtis Feimster got a big laugh out of that, he even sent me an envelope in the mail with a dryer sheet in it. He’s as crazy as me.

Out of all my stunts, they are not as bad as what happened to one of my sister’s good friends when they were teenagers. We were at church and she went to the bathroom and when she came out, her skirt was stuck up into her pantyhose as she pranced up to practically the front row to sit down. For you young folks that don’t know what pantyhose are, you can google it and see for yourself. Be glad they ran their course.

I know when it’s a good 100 degrees outside, you don’t want to cook. I have a wonderful chicken salad recipe that hits the spot when it’s hot out.

CHICKEN SALAD
1 large can of chicken breast (crumble this up real good)
2 stalks of celery chopped fine
1/2 onion chopped fine
3 tablespoons dill relish
3/4 to 1 cup of mayonnaise (use your best judgement)
1/4 cup of bottled Ranch Dressing (sometimes I add more, use your best judgement)
6-8 boiled eggs (chopped fine)
Mix all together and add more mayo or Ranch if you prefer and chill. This tastes better after it sits in the refrigerator a while. This is delicious on croissants, enjoy. Just use your best judgment, and add or take away to your own taste.

Greenwood Teen Exemplifies Hardwork, Determination, and Dedication

Tammy Teague
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Greenwood Teen Exemplifies Hardwork, Determination, and Dedication

In a day and age where jobs outnumber people, it’s truly invaluable to find hard-working individuals with morals and values. Even more amazing, to find it in the younger generation. However, just such a rare gem can be found right here in our hometown.

Greenwood’s Trevor Tucker, 14, credits his family and their business for his opportunities to learn the value of hard work.

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Tucker, who will turn 15 in September, is a 10th-grade student at Greenwood High School. He is the son of Heath and Dewayne Tucker, owners of Greenwood Express Lube. Tucker’s parents have maintained a family-operated business for the past five years.

From the beginning, Tucker shared, “it was just the will of God. He gave us the opportunity and we took it. It started out slow but we eventually picked up the pace and became more and more well-known.” Tucker went on to add that his family enjoys serving the town they love.

Tucker has worked in the family business for two years. He credits his ingrained values to his father. “My strong work ethic comes from my dad, Dewayne. I watched him get up at the crack of dawn, or any time his phone went off, to lay hundreds of yards of water line. He would go out and make someone else’s company thousands of dollars just to provide for our young family. We never would have thought we’d be where we are today. That’s why I will never miss a day of school or band practice, whether I am unwell or just not in it that day.”

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That attitude has taught Tucker an invaluable lesson. “If you put in the work and the hours, you will get rewarded.” That, in turn, has yielded one of Tucker’s favorite parts of the job, “getting to spend time with the people around me, being a working member of society and giving good service to all of our customers.”

This extraordinary young plan has great plans for the future, which include culinary school, and owning a restaurant. Tucker added that he has not ruled out becoming a sports writer and or analyst.

Those essential building blocks for success: hard work, dedication, and determination comprise this young man, who is destined for greatness!

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Boots and Badges Blood Drive

Tammy Teague
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Boots and Badges Blood Drive

Waldron first responders are looking for citizens to support their efforts through blood donation with Arkansas Blood Institute.

Those who give at the Waldron Boots & Badges blood drive on Thursday, August 18, 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. will provide blood needed to save local lives, such as those that firefighters and law enforcement officers rescue.  The blood drive will be located at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. 

Anyone who is at least 16 years old* are encouraged to donate. All successful donors will receive a special edition “Protect And Give” Boots & Badges t-shirt*.

By giving blood at this drive, donors will show their support for the firefighters and law enforcement officers who save lives in their community.

“Waldron’s first responders see the daily need for blood first-hand when the people they rescue require life-saving treatment,” said Dr. John Armitage, President & CEO of Arkansas Blood Institute. “We can’t say enough about the service our police officers and firefighters provide, and we owe it to them to do our part in making sure blood is available in emergency situations.”

Arkansas Blood Institute is the local, non-profit blood supplier, supporting the inventory for patients in more than 40 hospitals, medical facilities and air ambulances statewide.

Blood donation typically takes only about an hour, and one donation saves up to three lives. Appointments can be made by calling 877-340-8777 or visiting arkbi.org.

*16-year-olds must weigh at least 125 pounds and provide signed parental permission; 17-year-olds must weigh at least 125 pounds; 18+ year-olds must weigh at least 110 pounds. Photo ID required.

Attorney General Alert: Consumers and Business Owners Beware, Don’t Fall Prey to Utility Scams

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Attorney General Alert: Consumers and Business Owners Beware, Don’t Fall Prey to Utility Scams

Increasing temperatures lead to increasing utility bills for Arkansas business owners, something scam artists are using to their advantage when targeting individuals and local businesses. While utility companies accept multiple payment methods for the convenience of businesses and consumers, gift cards and crypto-currency, like Bitcoin, are not on the list. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is warning Arkansans that scammers are finding ways to prey on Arkansans and directly impacting their budget and hard-earned money.

“Arkansans are suffering from a struggling economy, high prices and even higher temperatures, they do not need the worry about additional costs that come from these scams,” said Attorney General Leslie Rutledge. “I urge Arkansans to be vigilant against potential scams so they don’t lose their cool or their money.” 

How to spot a utility payment scam:

  1. The scammer will call and tell you that you have an unpaid balance even if you are current on all utility payments.
  2. The scammer will pressure you to pay through a gift card, bitcoin, prepaid debit card, or wire transfer and not through the official methods offered by the utility.

How to ensure your payment gets to the utility company safely and securely:

  1. Track your utility payment due date on a calendar when you receive the bill.
  2. Drop off the payment at the utility office or an authorized payment location.
  3. Pay online on the utility company’s website with a credit card or call the company directly.
  4. Consider participating in an automated draft system if it is offered.
  5. Mail the payment to the company directly.

If you fall victim to one of these phone calls, file a complaint with the Attorney General’s office. The Attorney General’s office also makes presentations on scams to organizations and groups. To call and schedule a scam prevention presentation, call 501-682-2007 or email speaker@arkansasag.gov.

Timepiece: A Cut Above the Rest

Tammy Teague
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Timepiece: A Cut Above the Rest

By Dr. Curtis Varnell

As a child, I watched him struggle pushing his sales cart up and down the streets of my home town.  Suffering from multiple scleroses or similar malady, his legs and back were twisted and turned and walking had to be a painful and difficult task.  That never kept him from working.  He would push his cart to the Logan County courthouse during the day, selling soda and concessions to patrons entering the court.  Finishing those tasks, he would walk up and down the streets of Paris, “Ballgames, Morgan Field at 7 O’clock; Boys Club games on the little league fields,’ he would proclaim at every intersection.  Every evening he would push that heavy cart across town and set up to sell concessions. Always a smile on his face and a positive attitude, just talking with him made you feel better.  Gerald Baskins and his work attitude was an inspiration to several generations of children. Gerald was never provided a level ballfield in life but always strived to work and make his world a better place to live.

Looking through old photos as well as listening to people I shared coffee shop talk with, I realized every community has these exceptional individuals that stood out for the contributions they made to their communities.  Bentley Allen of Paris was a life-long teacher in several county schools.  Having no sons of his own, nevertheless he saw the needs for young boys and men to have male role models and to be able to participate in character building sports.  As a result, he organized the local Boys Club.  At its inception, Paris was the smallest town in the nation to have its own club and it was only through his hard work and ability to get people to volunteer free labor that it was able to function.  

In talking with a colleague, I discovered Chester Gray of Booneville was a similar individual.  Mr. Gray taught math but he also taught life.  One of my favorite stories involved a student that was a constant problem in class.  Rather than yelling or screaming or resorting to the paddle, Mr. Gray served the young man up a good measure of attention.  “Johnnie (hypothetical name), you need to turn around.   You know I love you but pay attention.  Johnnie, you know I always love you but you need to stop pestering your neighbor.”  Always prefacing his instructions with my buddy or I love you, he guided his students to do better.  He later served in several positions including counselor and then, upon retirement, serves as a volunteer for all kinds of school and church. 

Recently, in visiting the museum at Ozark, I meet Henry Cagle.  Retired, he spends hours working and preserving the history of Ozark. An exceptional man, he really promotes the city of Ozark.

I love Magazine Mountain and three local men worked countless hours for us to have the new lodge and state park.  After the lodge burned, the mountain-top was returning to ruin when Lloyd George of Danville, Frank Willems of Subiaco, and editor Garvin Green of Magazine stepped in and tirelessly worked to get the new lodge built.  It took years for that dream to be fulfilled but without their foresight and work, we could not enjoy our beautiful state park. 

The list goes on and on and we are blessed by these individuals.  Some are living, some passed on but they were and are pillars of the community.  As my dad would say, “those people are just a cut above the rest.”

Lady Tigers Ready To Fight For Red And White

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Lady Tigers Ready To Fight For Red And White

If you’ll open your Bible to Proverbs 27:17 you see the verse “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another”.  While volleyball isn’t exactly a biblical sport by definition, the verse can be tied into the game as a team making each individual player better by giving their best in practices, camps, and scrimmages. That has been the focus of the Lady Tigers during the summer as they strived to make their team great as a whole. The ladies in Mansfield’s volleyball program are friends, family, and teammates on each and every day that can be found on the calendar. Each day except for days that involve a Red/White game such as the upcoming one on Friday, August 12th.

It’s no secret that the Mansfield volleyball program is going to be a hot commodity going into the 2022 season. The Lady Tigers clawed their way to the top last season and closed out with an Arkansas State Championship. While the achievement of being crowned the best in the state is quite a feat to obtain, it is nearly impossible for a team in any sport to pull off dominating opponents in multiple seasons. Mansfield has something many other teams don’t have though. While many teams were loaded with heavy senior talent last year, the Lady Tigers won their 2021 State Championship with only a couple of seniors on the team and only lost two starters from last season. That means the sophomores and juniors that contributed to the 2021 success will all be returning this season with a lot more experience under their belts than what other programs will have.

“We have eight seniors on our roster this year,” said head coach Kaylie Pyles. “We have a lot of experience on our varsity roster, along with a great group of seniors who show a lot of leadership for the team. The team has participated in a lot of team camps this summer with high levels of competition, which in return has prepared us for the upcoming season. The entire team has come to summer workouts and practices with a focus and determination to keep the legacy of Mansfield volleyball State Championships going while going in search of a threepeat also.”

Even though the Lady Tigers are already favored in many upcoming matches, they have been making their rounds with practices and camps all summer to get everyone on the team added experience to the roster as a whole. Mansfield is loaded with so much talent and experience on this years team that the term “iron sharpens iron” seems very fitting for the Lady Tigers. You could build two separate teams with the Lady Tigers roster and each would eventually wind up facing each other in the State Volleyball Playoffs. “Our biggest threat this season will be our non-conference schedule,” said Pyles. “We will face teams like Van Buren, Farmington, and tournaments in Alma and Paris. As for conference play, we’re geared up and ready to take on the alwyas tough programs of Lavaca, Life Way Christian, and Thaden. There is so much talent across the entire program that everyone will have the opportunity to step into key roles if they’re needed to. This team is something special and we expect big things this season”.

But wait, there’s MORE to this team than just volleyball greatness? Why yes, yes there is. The Lady Tigers are seeking more than gold this year though, they’re also eyeing the gold of the future. With volleyball on everyone’s minds, some might miss the fact that these players are more than athletes. The girls in the program have been hard at work away from the court too. Even though they have worked hard all summer to prepare for the challenges they’ll face this year, Mansfield has also found time to give back to the community by hosting Tiger Tot volleyball camps and volunteering to help with the United Way Fill the Bus program over the offseason. Giving back to the community and working with the next generation of Lady Tigers gives Mansfield more shine than any gold could give. They’ll be making their overall depth on the team equally impressive for the real games to come as well as depth of a solid footing for the future of the program.

That means the upcoming Red/White game has the makings of an evenly matched Wonder Woman vs She-Hulk volleyball throwdown. Although the scrimmage is bound to be a good one, the squads will be unknowingly doing something more important than playing for the W. They’ll be playing the best of their team to be ready for the best other teams have to give. “The girls are very excited about the Red/White game,” said Pyles. “We will have a younger age scrimmage starting at 5:00pm. The JR High scrimmage will start at 5:20pm and then we’ll kick off the SR High game around 6:00pm. The teams will play best of three out of five sets for the SR High game.” Simply stated, the 2022 Mansfield Lady Tigers are already slated to be one of the best on and off court programs in Mansfield volleyball history. But can they live up to the 2022 hype? Everyone will have the opportunity to see for themselves and make their own prediction on Friday, August 12th at the Red/White game.

Hot Springs to Host Junior PGA Championships in April 2023

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Hot Springs to Host Junior PGA Championships in April 2023

Hot Springs Country Club in Hot Springs, Arkansas, will host the Junior PGA Championships in 2023. Boys and girls junior golfers will compete, at the same time. The 47th edition of the event will feature 312 players—156 boys, 156 girls—in a stroke play competition.

Nestled in the Ouachita foothills and surrounded by neighboring lakes and national parks, Hot Springs Country Club was established in 1898, making it home to Arkansas’s first golf course and one of America’s oldest country clubs west of the Mississippi River. The Club features two 18-hole courses: Arlington and Park.

In the early 1900s, the Club became a destination for Major League Baseball players in town for spring training, with many participating in club events. Babe Ruth, J.E. Brailey and New York Yankees pitcher Carl Mays took part in the annual President’s Day tournament. Between 1955 and 1963, the club held the PGA Tour’s Arlington Open, and later the Hot Springs Open: Hall of Famers Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Cary Middlecoff were in the field through the years.

The Junior PGA Championships have been springboards for many of the PGA and LPGA Tours’ most accomplished players. Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas have competed on the Boys side, while the list of past Girls Junior PGA winners includes Major Champions Inbee Park, Yuka Saso and Lexi Thompson.

“Bringing the Junior PGA Championships to an iconic venue in American golf history allows us to provide a group of young golfers with another memorable experience,” said PGA of America President Jim Richerson. “These juniors will be joining the many greats who have competed at Hot Springs Country Club, adding their own history to this fabled site.”

“Hot Springs Country Club is thrilled to be hosting the Junior PGA Championships,” said Hot Springs Country Club General Manager Barry Howard, who is a member of the PGA of America Board of Directors. “Showcasing our two championship-caliber golf courses to these junior golfers has our members and staff excited and ready for the summer of 2023.”

Note to Our Readers: This story was sourced from the PGA website at pga.com

Evans Announces Candidacy for Scott County Judge

Tammy Teague
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Evans Announces Candidacy for Scott County Judge

I would like to announce that I will be running for the office of Scott County Judge in the upcoming November election. I have lived in Scott County all my life and have always said I could of went somewhere else and made a better living but I chose to stay here because this is my home, my family was here and we are very blessed to live in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

I started working at a young age at Harris Motor Company for Fred and Bill Harris. Fred terrified me back then however he taught me a lot about work ethics and accountability, he expected me to work for the money he paid me I didn’t get a lot of downtime when Fred was around. As soon as I turned 18 I went to Tyson Foods and spent 15 years working for them in various departments, after that I co-owned and published a weekly newspaper, some may remember the “Scott County Times.” Since 2002 I have worked for the Arkansas Department of Agriculture /Natural Resource Division as a Water Quality Technician at the Poteau River Conservation District in Waldron. I have assisted the District in constructing and obtaining grants used to improve local farms and ranches by implementing best management practices. We are working with the city on a 319 grant that is now in process and have another grant in the works for the district. I deal with poultry operators and landowners on a day-to-day basis and will continue to do so if elected as needed along with everyone else that has questions or issues; everyone will be welcome to come address their concerns big or small regarding the county to myself or staff at any time.

Brad Evans, candidate for Scott County Judge

It is evident to me that whoever gets elected has some big shoes to fill. Judge Forbes has done so much to help our county and under his guidance and leadership, our county has flourished. With that being said there are things that can be worked on we just need to be more efficient in areas to continue growing our county. However, no matter who gets elected not any of us are going to agree on everything so I assume there can and will be some changes made but we can work through them together with constructive input from the public. All of our Fire Departments and County Roads are important just as is ‘every citizen within our county.’ By working together we can continue moving Scott County forward.

As the election gets closer I will be out visiting with folks and listening to issues concerning them, maybe we can fix or improve some of them. I would like for you all to consider voting for me for your next Scott County Judge.

—Brad Evans, candidate for Scott County Judge

Arrest Reports 8/1

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Arrest Reports 8/1

Arresting agency – Greenwood Police Department:
Brett Russell Allen of Ozark was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 1 at 4:49 p.m. and transferred to an outside agency on August 2 at 7:51 a.m. Allen was charged with assist outside agency – felony.

Jeffery Scott Edwards of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 6 at 3:33 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Edwards was charged with Possession Drug Paraphernalia – Felony, and failure to appear – class C felony.

Dylan Gregory Harrison of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 1 at 8:57 a.m. and released on signature bond August 3 at 9:43 a.m. Harrison was charged with criminal trespass – premises, and two counts of failure to appear – class B misd.

David Arthur Jennings of Fort Smith was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 2 at 5:41 p.m. and transferred to another agency on August 3 at 8:13 a.m. Jennings was charged with two counts of assist outside agency – felony.

Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office:
Savanna K Bartlett of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 5 at 5:15 p.m. and released on signature bond August 5 at 5:45 p.m. Bartlett was charged with fraudulent insurance acts.

Larry Wayne Bryant of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 1 at 2:01 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond August 2 at 5:23 p.m. Bryant was charged with assault on family or household member – 3rd degree, assault in the 3rd degree, endangering the welfare of a minor in the third degree, endangering the welfare of a minor in the third degree.

Cody Edward Cochran of Waldron was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 6 at 7 p.m. and released on signature bond August 7 at 2:44 a.m. Cochran was charged with Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Sheri Lynn Cochran of Waldron was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 6 at 7 p.m. and transferred to an outside agency on August 7 at 1:31 p.m. Cochran was charged with assist outside agency – misd.

Logan James Needham of Paris was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 1 at 2:27 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Needham was charged with assist outside agency – misd., and return to testify.

Jeremy Glade Vulgamore of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 2 at 3:50 a.m. and released on signature bond August 5 at 10:57 p.m. Vulgamore was charged with Refusal To Submit To a Chemical Test-adult, and Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense.

Johnnie Lee Witt of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 2 at 1:12 a.m. and released on signature bond August 2 at 3:02 a.m. Witt was charged with Disorderly Conduct – Excessive Noise.

Arresting agency – Mansfield Police Department:
Hailey Laine King of Hartford was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 2 at 8:25 p.m. and transferred to another agency on August 3 at 1:48 p.m. King was charged with assist outside agency – felony, and contempt – willful disobedience (failure to pay fine).

Arresting agency – Hackett Police Department:
Staci Leann Neu of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 4 at 7:06 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond August 8 at 9:54 p.m. Neu was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Ingest Meth/Cocaine, two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor in the First Degree -Conduct, and Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule I/II Felony <2g.

Arresting agency – Fort Smith Police Department:
Michael Saunches Osborn of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 4 at 9:34 p.m. and released on signature bond August 5 at 2:02 a.m. Osborn was charged with Disorderly Conduct – Obscene Language or Gesture, and Public Intoxication – Danger to self or others.

Jessica Brady-Powell of Waldron was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 1 at 12:09 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond August 2 at 1:18 p.m. Powell was charged with Possession of [Schedule I/II Controlled Substance] with the Purpose to Deliver <2g, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Ingest Meth/Cocaine.

Arresting agency – Hartford Police Department:
Albert Henry Payne III of Hartford was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 3 at 8:38 p.m. and released on cash bond August 3 at 9:57 p.m. Payne was charged with Overdraft/Violation Of The Arkansas Hot Check Law Misdemeanor.

Arresting agency – Logan County Sheriff’s Office:
Dustin Lacour, 31, of Ratcliff was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on August 2 at 6:48 a.m. Lacour was charged with aggravated assault on a family or household member, assault in the third degree, unauthorized use of a vehicle, and parole hold.

Trey Storts, 24, of Paris was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on August 2 at 3:46 p.m. Storts was charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle, resisting arrest/uses force, public intoxication, battery in the second degree, and contempt of court.

Audrey Buckner, 35, of New Blaine was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on August 5 at 1:45 a.m. Buckner was charged with possession of a controlled substance, failure to appear, and contempt of court.

John Goff, 32, of Booneville was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on August 5 at 3:40 p.m. Goff was charged with possession with the purpose to deliver, delivery, or manufacture of a counterfeit substance, possession of a schedule I or II controlled substance with purpose to deliver, and driving while license suspended or revoked for DWI.

Jess Phillips, 37, of Booneville was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on August 5 at 3:43 p.m. Phillips was sentenced to the Arkansas Department of Corrections.

Zackary Coffer, 25, of Booneville was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on August 6 at 6:14 p.m. and charged with failure to appear.

Coby Lowe, 21, of Scranton was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on August 6 at 10:06 p.m. Lowe was charged with criminal trespass.

Tammy June Cameron, 56, of Paris was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on August 7 at 12:15 p.m. Cameron was charged with public intoxication.

Joseph Salim, 38, of Ratcliff was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on August 7 at 2:50 p.m. and charged with contempt of court.

Brandi Shelton, 41, of Fort Smith was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on August 8 at 5:28 p.m. and charged with contempt of court.

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

4 Things To Consider When Building Your Horse Barn

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4 Things To Consider When Building Your Horse Barn

There are many things to consider before you build a horse barn: How many horses do you plan on getting? Do you need the barn now, or are you planning for the future? You’ll find many things to consider when building your horse barn, and figuring the details out ahead of time is best.

1. Location

A vital part of setting up your horse barn is knowing exactly where it needs to go. You’ll want to make sure it’s easily accessible for you and a suitable environment for the horses that will live in it. Consider the position of the barn as well, making sure it gets the best angle of sunlight throughout the day.

2. Materials

Building materials are vital when you’re constructing a horse barn. Will you build the main structure with wood or metal? Metal is more expensive, but it generally requires less maintenance and upkeep in the long run. Wood doesn’t get as hot during the summer, but it might not match the aesthetic you want.

Don’t forget to account for the floors as well. Cement is an option, but it will be rough on your horses’ feet. Consider sticking with dirt or some light gravel mixture to provide proper drainage for the barn.

3. Layout and Size

Another thing to consider when building your horse barn is that it shouldn’t just be a big square. You want to make sure that your barn follows a proper building plan and that it’s a comfortable place for your horses. Make sure each horse has a sizable stall, and make sure the building matches up with the size of your location. Making proper measurements and creating a blueprint before you start construction will save you a lot of hassle in the long run.

4. Local Rules

Every county in every state has its own rules for building structures such as barns. These statutes include how many horses you can have per acre or any regulations you’ll need to follow for water and electrical hookups. Double- and triple-check that you’re adhering to your area’s rules, and get the proper permits before you start building.

A large-scale project such as a new barn for your horses is a game of preparation. Knowing your new barn’s layout, materials, and location will make things a lot easier before you pick up a single tool. And your horses will thank you as well.

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