Cheryl Dean (Terry) Kopf of Lavaca, AR, formerly of Waldron, Arkansas, went home to her Savior, Friday, June 24, 2022 with loved ones by her side. Cheryl was born on the 5th day of October in the year 1938 in Evening Shade, Arkansas. She was born before the doctor got to the room. She was the daughter of Ernest and Dora (Taff) Terry. She worked as a legal secretary for Donald Poe, which is where she met her husband of 58 years, John Dale Kopf. She then continued to work as a teacher’s aide at Waldron Middle School for over 20 years. Cheryl was a wonderful mother to her 2 daughters and was deeply loved by her 5 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Dora (Taff) Terry. She was also preceded in death by her 2 sisters, Dora Alice Taff and Ruby Leming, and her brother, Milton Terry.
She is survived by her husband, John Dale Kopf of the home; Kathy (Justin) Carty of Charleston, Arkansas; Kristy (Will) Vaughan, also of Charleston, Arkansas. She will always be remembered by her grandchildren, Reece (Brooke) Vaughan, Kaitlyn Carty, Madison Vaughan, Joshua (Hailey) Carty, and Darby Vaughan, and also her great-granddaughter Jane Madelyn Vaughan.
“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.” Psalm 100.
Cheryl’s life celebration will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 27, 2022 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas. Interment will follow in the Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
Cheryl’s pallbearers will be: Will Vaughan, Reece Vaughan, Justin Carty, Joshua Carty, Greg Godfrey, and Michael Galinato.
Cheryl’s visitation will be Sunday, June 26, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas.
With the heat, a quick and cool breakfast is in order. I had yogurt, but no granola and that sounded like the perfect way to start our day. I checked my pantry and found I had oats but that was all. Can you make granola that’s tasty out of just oats? YES! Excellent news! It’s also sooo easy, and only 4 ingredients!
ingredients
-3 cups rolled oats
-1/4 cup butter, melted
-1/3 cup maple syrup (or corn syrup)
-1 teaspoon vanilla
-(optional) 1 tsp vanilla
Directions
Preheat oven to 325*. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until oats are evenly coated.Spread evenly on a well greased pan, or a pan lined with parchment paper. (Parchment paper is ideal, but if you don’t have any a well greased pan suffices) Spread mixture in even layer Bake for 20-25 minutes, granola should be a golden brown.Allow granola to cool complete my then break apart/crumble and enjoy.
This past weekend, the Sebastian County Conservation District hosted a Pollinator Party at Ben Geren Park.
The conservation, which was founded in 1945, works to help Sebastian County landowners implement the newest scientifically founded conservation practices to improve the sustainability of farming and land operations.
The pollinator party was an educational event. Conservation members distributed 58 species of native forbs and another nine species of native grasses.
“There is enough seed in the packets to cover about 100 sq ft. We created these packets to encourage people with limited yard space to plant these native species, and in turn support our local pollinators,” shared Scott Whittingham, Forestry and Wildlife Technician. “The diversity of the species is important for many reasons. Some species flower at different times of the year. Having a large range of species offers pollinators a longer window of access to the pollen and nectar that these forbs contain. Also, pollinators don’t consider all forbs the same. Some pollinator species will only utilize certain species of forbs. Having a large range of forb species encourages a more diverse collection of pollinator species. These can include well known pollinators such as bees and butterflies, to lesser-known pollinators such as beetles, ants and bats!”
The event was designed to raise awareness and educate people on the importance of native pollinator species and the role those species play in supporting the natural processes of our region.
“The amount of information that exists on pollinators and pollinator habitat can be sometimes unclear or overwhelming, so we created this event to offer this information in a clear and practical way,” continued Whittingham. “We hope that those who attend will take away a better understanding of the importance of our native pollinator species, and the actions they can take right at home that will help to improve pollinator habitat.”
The SCCD hosted several field tours and walks around Massard Prairie to show examples of the native species and habitat improvement practices that have been put place. Jessica Cox with Quail Forever gave tours on quail and pollinator habitats. Jennifer Ogle offered botany walks. Jay Randolph with Sebastian County Parks offered a tour on restoration efforts. Lastly, Lori Spencer, author of Arkansas Butterflies and Moths, guided a plant and butterfly walk.
“There are many agencies and organizations that have partnered for this event,” concluded Whittingham. “All are more than happy to answer any questions and assist in helping to implement these practices in any way they can.”
Sebastian County Conservation District 3913 is located at Brooken Hill Dr St 200Fort Smith, AR 72908. You can contact them at 479-431-3257.
Hackett’s first responders are looking for citizens to support their efforts through blood donation with Arkansas Blood Institute.
Those who give at the Hackett Boots & Badges blood drive on Tuesday, July 5, 1:30 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 Hackett Fire Department Training Center.
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.
“Hackett’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.
The Charleston football tradition has continued to excel under head football coach Ricky May since he took over the program in the spring of 2019. And now, due to a vacancy that occurred from the loss of Tigers assistant coach Ryan Myers who left Charleston for a position with the Alma school district, the Tigers have named Bryson May as the latest member of the football coaching staff. Bryson is the son of head coach Ricky May and helped with the program in May’s first season as an unofficial graduate assistant.
That first 2019 season at Charleston was a challenging one for the Mays. The Tigers began the year devastated by injuries, and the new head coach did a masterful job holding the team together and getting players back along the season that would eventually lead to a run that culminated with a state playoffs berth. Bryson was a young coach at the time and was alongside May’s side that season. Since that season, Charleston has won undefeated conference titles, and the Tigers are now set to challenge again for the 3A-1 title. Booneville has again joined the conference, and early prognosticators are predicting a Charleston / Booneville showdown for the 3A-1 in 2022.
Ricky May has led the Tigers football program since the spring of 2019 when he joined the staff from Booneville (RNN Sports File Photo / Jim Best)
Add to the Charleston / Booneville rivalry that Ricky May left the Bearcats’ staff for the head job at Charleston, and the rivalry becomes even more intense. And now, a second May has joined the staff, and this storied series will take on increased significance, both now and potentially in the future.
Coach May took time from his busy schedule to talk to RNN Sports about the hire of Bryson to his staff. May was busy last week as a member of the All-Star game coaching staff, but took time to visit. He began by saying, “He (Bryson) was a student assistant with us in 2019. He graduated from Arkansas Tech. He originally went to Henderson State and was going to play. He made the team, but he never played. He made the roster. He went to Henderson because his brother was there. After he got there, he decided he was not happy there, and he transferred to Arkansas Tech and decided that he just wanted to be a student. He transferred, got married, and that was probably the best thing for him. I never would have thought that, but that was the best thing for him.”
Since 2019, Bryson has held jobs outside of coaching until the 2021-22 school year where he coached at Danville High School. Bryson was the defensive coordinator for the Little Johns’ football team that made the playoffs in the fall of 2021. The 2022 season at Charleston will be his second year to coach.
According to the Charleston head coach, “Right now, he (Bryson) is just going to take Coach Myers’s job by coaching the offensive line, and I will give him the option of coaching the defensive ends or the defensive line. And I will coach the other (unit that Bryson chooses not to coach.) Bryson will have a lot to learn with our offense. When he helped us in 2019 he actually helped Coach Myers on the line. He pretty much helped with our seventh grade by himself that year. So, he gained valuable experience that year.”
I asked Coach May how it will feel working with his son on the Charleston coaching staff. Coach May responded by saying, “Luckily I had the opportunity to coach my other son at Waldron, and I don’t see it being much different. When the opening came up, I knew a couple of offensive line coaches that I had worked with in the past, or knew. I spoke with those guys and both of them were in great positions already. So, they were not really an option. Bryson is going to bring a lot of energy. The kids at Danville loved him. He is going to be another “relationship guy” that will be big for us. So, I’m anxious about that part of it. I always look for a great person first (when looking to hire coaches). I think that is what we are doing with this hire.”
Relationship-building has been a big part of the Tigers’ success in their football program, one that Coach Ricky May has emphasized since his arrival in Charleston. And those relationships will be important again this year as the team will again face a tough non-conference schedule and a defense of their 2021 3A-1 title.
Charleston, who traditionally plays a tough, Class 4A non-conference portion of their schedule every year, will continue to do so in 2022. The Tigers open the new season on September 2 at Elkins. The Charleston philosophy of playing large, successful opponents in the first three weeks of the season have always prepared them well for the 3A conference portion of their schedule.
RNN welcomes Bryson May to the Charleston coaching staff, and we wish him and the Tigers the best of success in 2022!
First responders are looking for citizens to support their efforts through blood donation with Arkansas Blood Institute.
Those who give at the Huntington/Mansfield Boots & Badges blood drive on Wednesday, June 29, 2 to 6 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 Mansfield City 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.
“Huntington/Mansfield 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.
There is nothing like sitting on the porch on a hot, sunny summer day with a chilled glass of good Arkansas sweet tea, something we take for granted today. Not many years ago, obtaining a refreshing, cold drink was something reserved for special occasions. Until the early 1900s, the only ice available was natural ice that was shipped from the frozen North at great expense.
In the early 1900s, Americans found they could manufacture ice using compressed gasses and refrigeration. Nearly every town built one of the new factories created to supply this delicacy. In 1888, Dardanelle became the first town in the state to have an ice plant. By 1920, 4,800 of them existed in the U.S. and towns throughout the River Valley had plants that supplied ice.
The huge plants took the local water supply, froze it into 300-pound blocks measuring four foot long, two foot wide, and one foot thick. Employees used tongs to hoist these huge blocks of ice onto wagons which delivered the ice to local businesses and homes.
Ice companies supplied local customers with a four-sided triangle with numbers the size of the block of ice needed; 25, 50, 75, or 100 pounds. Customers placed the sign with the amount needed on the upper side and the iceman would cut off the desired amount of ice and leave it in the icebox. These iceboxes were zinc-lined, insulated boxes that would preserve the ice for a length of time. They usually had a pan in the bottom to collect the water as the ice melted. Stores had ice boxes in which they placed delicious R.C., Dr. Pepper, and Coca-Cola bottles so they were icy cold when one had a nickel available to purchase one.
Most rural stores had a large icebox located beside the store. The merchants would purchase hundreds of pounds of ice and locals would visit the stores and purchase the amount needed to keep their food cool in the “iceboxes.”
Ice was considered a delicacy. In the summertime, children would run behind the deliveryman begging for a sliver of ice, the only cool thing available because there was no air conditioning.
By the 1930s, refrigerators that produced ice were available for areas served by electricity but the “ice plants” still served rural areas. I can still remember purchasing ice in the 1960s from Woodard Mosely of Midway. He would open up the huge ice building on a hot day and a chill breeze would roll out the door. Taking his pick, he would hack off a big chunk of the crystal clear ice, small pieces flying in every direction. Wrapping the ice in heavy cloth, we dumped it into our chest and headed to Aunt Sade’s home for a special night. All my Moore relatives were in from up north. They all sang and were skilled musicians. Family sat on the front porch rocking as night fell. Lightning bugs lit the night and the air was filled with the sweet sounds of the guitar, mandolin, and fiddle. The ice we bought that day was salted and dropped around the container containing the sweet mixture when my Uncle Danny and I got through turning the churn.
Ice plants are a thing of the past. Some have been torn down, several have become local restaurants, and a few preserved as historical sites. Now, I get my ice from the refrigerator and have sweet memories of cool people, cool times, and the cool history of our ice plants.
With cryptocurrencies so much in the news, you might be wondering if you should invest in them. But “invest” may not be the right word – because, in many ways, cryptocurrencies, or “crypto” for short, are more speculation than investment.
But what’s really the difference between a speculator and an investor? Probably the main factor is the differing views of time. A true investor is in it for the long term, building a portfolio that, over many years, can eventually provide the financial resources to achieve important goals, such as a comfortable retirement. But speculators want to see results, in the form of big gains, right now – and they’re often willing to take big risks to achieve these outcomes.
There’s also the difference in knowledge. Investors know that they’re buying shares of stock in a company that manufactures products or provides services. But many speculators in cryptocurrency don’t fully comprehend what they’re buying – because crypto just isn’t that easy to understand. Cryptocurrency is a digital asset, and cryptocurrency transactions only exist as digital entries on a blockchain, with the “block” essentially being just a collection of information, or digital ledgers. But even knowing this doesn’t necessarily provide a clear picture to many of those entering the crypto world.
In addition to time and understanding, two other elements help define cryptocurrency’s speculative nature:
• Volatility – Cryptocurrencies are subject to truly astonishing price swings, with big gains followed by enormous losses – sometimes within a matter of hours. What’s behind this type of volatility? Actually, several factors are involved. For one thing, the price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies depends heavily on supply and demand – and the demand can skyrocket when media outlets and crypto “celebrities” tout a particular offering. Furthermore, speculators will bet on crypto prices moving up or down, and these bets can trigger a rush on buying and selling, again leading to the rapid price movements. And many purchasers of crypto, especially young people, want to see big profits quickly, so when they lose large amounts, which is common, they often simply quit the market, contributing to the volatility.
• Lack of regulation – When you invest in the traditional financial markets, your transactions are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the firms with which you invest are typically overseen by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Other agencies are also involved in regulating various investments. These regulating bodies work to ensure the basic fairness of the financial markets and to prevent and investigate fraud. But cryptocurrency exchanges are essentially unregulated, and this lack of oversight has contributed to the growth of “scam” exchanges, crypto market manipulation, excessive trading fees and other predatory practices. This “Wild West” scenario should be of concern to anyone putting money in crypto.
The cryptocurrency market is still relatively new, and it’s certainly possible that, in the future, crypto can become more of an investment and less of a speculation. In fact, Congress is actively considering ways to regulate the cryptocurrency market. But for now, caveat emptor – “let the buyer beware.”
This article is provided by Jeffrey O’Neal, Financial Advisor Edward Jones 20 N Express St, Paris, AR 72855 479-963-1321 jeffrey.o’neal@edwardjones.com edwardjones.com/jeffrey-o’neal Edward Jones, Member SIPC
The Waldron Police Department issued the following news release on Friday, June 21:
On 6/22/22, the Waldron Police Department in conjunction with the Arkansas Department of Correction, Arkansas 15th Judicial Drug Task Force, and the Scott County Sheriff’s Department conducted home-visits within the City of Waldron, on individuals who are on active probation or parole with the Arkansas Department of Corrections or currently on a Suspended Imposition Sentence (SIS).
Bobby Brown
Jamie Custer
Aaron Lawrence
As a result of those home-visits, Bobby Brown was arrested for possession of felony drug paraphernalia and possession of a schedule 6 controlled substance. Aaron Lawrence was arrested for felony drug paraphernalia and possession of a schedule 2 controlled substance/not cocaine or methamphetamines. Jamie Custer was arrested for possession of a schedule 3 and a schedule 4 controlled substance, and possession of felony drug paraphernalia. Arron Boyungs was arrested for an outstanding warrant. All subjects were transported to the Scott County Detention Center, where they were booked in and are awaiting bond hearings. Capt. Horacio Gonzalez Waldron Police Department
Lawrence is the Chief Deputy Coroner for Scott County. Scott County Corner Dana Anderson responded to his arrest stating, “He doesn’t do any drugs, he owns his own business and provides for his wife and three children by working 15-18 hour days and then on call 24/7 for coroner…This guy that works so hard for our county can pass a drug test any time day or night…I have supervised 1,000’s of parolees and I can without a doubt say Aaron Lawrence is a hard-working, drug-free husband and father who can’t win for losing.”
On the morning of Monday, June 20th the Mansfield JR Tigers basketball team headed down to Waldron for a simple basketball camp. By the afternoon of the same day, their opponents loaded up their buses with the wounded and headed home. The JR Tigers didn’t win every game they played, going 2-1 overall, but they made sure that their physicality and aggressiveness forced teams at the camp to earn every step they took on the hardwood floor.
It’s nothing but net when Cooper Edwards has an open shot
Mansfield started their camp with a showdown against the Mountainburg Dragons. Mountainburg, who doesn’t shy away from being physical, set out to do what they do best and push the Tigers around. The Dragons found out rather quickly though that they’d better rent a bulldozer if that plan to push around the Tigers this upcoming regular season. Ethan Martin and Zander Walters made sure that there would be no easy buckets for Mountainburg in the paint as they went nose to nose with whoever had the ball down low. With little success getting points inside on the Tigers, the Dragons moved outside the perimeter to begin their scoring. Cooper Edwards shut down a few of the outside moves of Mountainburg, but the Dragons were able to still find holes in the Tiger’s defense. Mansfield’s offense was able to keep up with Mountainburg with scores from Traevin Copeland and Jonah Martin, but they couldn’t pull away as the Tigers lost 26-18.
Jonah Martin with a quick-release jump shot
The second game of the Tiger’s schedule was against the Magazine Rattlers. In a turn of events, the Tigers sent none other than Joseph Carter to mid-court for the jump ball. Carter didn’t win the jump, but he definitely won the Tiger’s defense as he got the ball right back on a steal. Hustle was the name of the game and Mansfield knew the game well. With smooth passes and quick feet, the Tigers found sharpshooter Traevin Copeland who knocked down not one, not two, not three, but FOUR, count them, FOUR consecutive three-point shots to give Mansfield a 12-0 early lead on the Rattlers. Mansfield’s solid defense continued as Cooper Edwards and Ethan Martin frustrated the Rattlers with knock-aways and blocks giving the Tigers plenty of turnovers. Carter was the recipient of a pass from one of those steals and pulled off an acrobatic reverse layup on Magazines defense. Magazine would score some points late in the game, but Mansfield was victorious at the buzzer with an 18-10 final score.
Zander Walters putting pressure on Mountainburgs offense
The Tigers had one win, one loss, and one more game to go in their day at the Waldron camp. Mansfield’s final opponent was the rough and tumble Ozark Hillbillies. Mansfield’s JR High Coach, Keith Stovall, knew that the Tigers would have to play 100% as a team and battle hard if they were to stand a chance against the high-powered Hillbillies. Almost as quickly as the jump ball was tipped, Jonah Martin stepped back and drilled a three-pointer from downtown which seemed to shock the Hillbilly’s defense. One three-pointer wouldn’t beat Ozark though, so Cooper Edwards thought “why not” and sank a three-pointer of his own. Ethan Martin and Joseph Carter would tack on a pair of board buckets to send Mansfield into the half with a 14-7 lead. The Tigers picked up right where they left off after the short break as they emptied both barrels of offense and defense on the Hillbillies. Ozark’s defense couldn’t cope with the skills of Traevin Copeland as he again swished a pair of back-to-back threes. If the Hillbillies couldn’t cope with Copeland, then there was no way they could “coop” with Cooper Edwards. So, Edwards hit another three-pointer of his own for good measure. Gunner Williams even took aim at Ozark with a three. The teams battled back and forth at an NBA level but it was Mansfield who finally flattened the hills with an Edwards to Ethan Martin shovel pass for a layup to secure the Tiger’s victory at the buzzer, 30-27.
Traevin Copeland shows the Dragons how to fly
“The boys competed well all day and we saw a lot of growth from last week to this week” said Mansfield Coach Joshua Brown. “It’s only summer, but we beat a pretty good Ozark team to finish out the day. Our guys continue to improve as time goes on. We need to find some depth still. We need that solid 6th, 7th, and 8th guy that we can send in at any time and still be competitive on the court. There’s plenty of raw talent, we have to polish some more up”.
Joseph Carter scoping out weaknesses in Ozark’s defense
The JR Tigers showed that they can be as physical as anyone in their first game, can hold together for a close win in their second game, and can play toe to toe with some of the best in their third game. This is not just a five-person team with a bunch of benchers either. Multiple players contributed in Monday’s camp, all of whom will get better as the offseason progresses. Best of all, this was merely a camp. With a few more months of practice still ahead of them before their first regular-season tip-off, the JR Tigers are poised for not only wins in 2022 but Championships too.
