Ranch Report The 16th Annual Arkansas Children`s Award Dinner

Ranch Report
Published by the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches, Inc.
Winter 2011
Our mission is to address, remedy, and prevent child abuse and neglect by creating
safe, healthy, and permanent homes for children.
The 16th Annual Arkansas Children’s Award Dinner
Faith Hall
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Gratton Hall
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Independent
Living
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Keith Hall
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Olds Cottage
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The 16th Annual Arkansas Children’s
Award Dinner was a great success! The
Ranch recognized and honored Steve Landers for making a difference in the lives of
Arkansas’ children. Governor Mike Beebe
was Master of Ceremonies at the Convention Center in Little Rock on October 13,
2011.
Steve Landers currently serves as
president of RLJ-McLarty-Landers Automotive. His dedication to business and
management has helped Central Arkansas
to be recognized on the global level for automotive sales, but he has continuously
been dedicated to giving back to charitable
causes in the state.
“Steve has always been a supporter of
the young people of Arkansas, whether it’s
through monetary donations or his time,”
said Mike Cumnock, Ranch CEO. “More
importantly, he’s an exceptional role model
for the young men and women the Ranch
serves, as he demonstrates how hard work
and dedication can elevate anyone to the
top. We appreciate Steve’s unwavering
commitment to give back and are proud
to present him with this honor.”
Each year a Rancher speaks at the
dinner about living at the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches. This year’s speaker was
Jamey. He lives at Faith Hall and gave a
moving speech. We are so very proud of
him and how far he has come. He is taking college classes as well as his high school
courses this year and is hoping to pursue a
career in the medical profession.
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Mike’s Corner
Draining Swamps
by Mike Cumnock, CEO
Several years ago there was a
popular poster that read, “It is hard to
remember that your job is to drain the
swamp when you are surrounded by
crocodiles.”
While it is no longer acceptable
to drain swamps, the sentiment is still
valid. I remember also that in the
movie/TV show MASH, Hawkeye referred to their place as “the swamp.” I
have noticed that when my life is out
of balance, I begin to focus more on
the crocodiles instead of the tasks at
hand. However, there does seem to be
more crocs than in the past. Our job is
to make life better for the children we
serve even if we are having to fight incredible odds to make it happen. Unfortunately, when I get stressed I
sometimes blurt out statements without thinking them through causing me
to have one of those “open mouth, engage foot” moments.
It seems that this fall has been
more stressful than usual. Many of the
children who are part of our Ranch
Family have been struggling at the
same time. Usually we have a reasonable balance – some who are really
down – at the same time we have others who are doing well. Often the ones
doing better will encourage those who
are not doing as well.
As we were preparing for this
years’ Arkansas Children’s Award Dinner, it was as if I was doing battle with
more folks everyday in order to make
good things happen for our kids. I
even remarked to a woman representing an agency that was supposed to be
working with us for the benefit of children (but wasn’t) that, “This work was
already hard enough without having to
fight our friends to get it done.” The
comment was a result of her agency
failing several times to do what they
told children they would do. The children in our care come to us with a history of people, agencies, and
systems failing them. It is my in-
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Mike Cumnock
CEO
tention to break that cycle. I ask folks
to be honest with our kids even if what
they have to say is not what the child
wants to hear.
It is our job to do what we believe to be in the child’s best interests
even if that isn’t what the child wants.
We should acknowledge that we are
aware of their wishes and allow them
to express those wishes. However,
when the time comes to act, we have
to represent their best interests. That is
what good parents do! I have done
this work for so long that I know that
if children know that I really care
about them, they can believe that I am
trying to do what is best for them. I
tell the kids that I am a “professional
lover” – that my job is to love them
sometimes in spite of their actions.
As I was trying to drain the
swamp, so to speak, the battles seemed
to get bigger and harder. The day before the dinner I found myself repeatedly blurting out a prayer, “Lord, this
is your work; why does it have to be so
hard?” Within a couple of hours I received messages from two former residents both of whom were sending
words of appreciation for what the
Ranch had done for them. One wrote,
“Dear Mr. Mike – and the Arkansas
Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch Staff, I know
that sooo much time has gone by since
the day I was introduced to every wonderful staff member at the Youth
Ranch (smiley face). I just wanted to
let you know that I wouldn’t be who I
am today without you...and each one
made me feel like I was loved and always had a home to come to. You
made me feel like a person again and I
feel that I can never say thank you
enough. Love to each child and staff
member goes out from me. Thank you
guys so much.” I was very moved and
sent her back a response thanking her!
The next day I spent time with
one of our guys who has been successfully clawing his way out of an emotional “black hole.” That night we
celebrated the dinner. One of our
young men, Jamey, got up and
painfully told his story. I believe everyone in the room was moved, and he
ended it by thanking his houseparents
and the staff who have helped him
make the Ranch his home for over
four years.
My prayer included the question,
“Why does this have to be so hard?” I
got my answer in triplicate. Changing
lives is hard work! Loving children
who are often afraid to be loved and,
thus, push us away is hard work yet
there is no greater call than to love
with all your heart and soul.
Somehow I can now see more
clearly that I am surrounded by people
who want children to succeed. I hope I
never fail to thank you on behalf of
children. I want you to know that you
are appreciated. Today’s prayer is,
“Lord, even if the crocodiles get me,
please send others to help drain the
swamp. Amen.”
Thank you!
“It’s All About The Kids”
Where Ranch residents tell us about themselves
Abigail
Nickname: Abbi
Birthday: May 14
Grade: GED graduate
Favorite TV Show: The Hills
Favorite Movie: The Help
Favorite Song: “My Kinda
Crazy”
Best Subject in School: English
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Sport: Volleyball
Favorite Season: Summer
My goal in life is to: Be happy.
Ezekiel
Nickname: Zeke
Birthday: August 12
Grade: 10
Favorite Cartoon: Tom and
Jerry
Best Subject in School: Language
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Sport: Football
Favorite Season: Winter
Favorite Farm Animal: Dog
What I like about my life here at the Ranch? That I can
just be me.
Elizabeth
Nickname: Lizzy
Birthday: November 15
Grade: 10th
Favorite Song: “You Are Not
Alone”
Best Subject in School: Drama
Favorite Singer: Michael Jackson
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Season: Fall
Hobbies: Singing, Dancing, Being creative
My goal in life: To be someone I’m proud of. What I
like about my life here at the Ranch? I like knowing
that I am not alone and that I am important and my
life is too. I love knowing that there is somewhere out
there that people want to help me and want to be there
for me.
Jonathan
Nickname: Jon-Michael
Birthday: July 23
Grade: 10
Favorite Movie: Marly and Me
Favorite Song: “I Love You
This Big”
Best Subject in School: Agriculture Mechanics
Favorite Sport: Baseball
Favorite Farm Animal: Horse
My goal in life: To have the life I never had when I was
a kid.
What I like about my life here at the Ranch? I have the
support I need to help me succeed in life to fulfill my
dreams and to get over my past life experiences.
Zack
Nickname: Z-boy
Birthday: December 19
Grade: 8th
Favorite Movie: Transformers.
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Sport: Football
Favorite Season: Summer
Favorite Farm Animal: Horse
Hobbies: Horse riding
My goal in life: To work at the Ranch.
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26th Annual Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches
Country Christmas Craft Fair
And Gift Basket Giveaway
Saturday, December 10, 2011 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Youth Ranch, Batesville, out Hwy 106
All proceeds support our Children’s Christmas Fund!
CHRISTMAS CARD
I AM POEM
By Jon-Michael
I Am Fun
I Wonder What Will Happen Next
I Hear My Dad
I See New Things
I Want To Pass
I Am Fun
I Pretend To Be Happy
I Feel Rejected
I Touch My Scars
I Worry About My Past
I Cry When I Think About My Past
I Am Fun
It’s holiday time again. If you would like to purchase some of these beautiful holiday cards designed
by a Ranch resident, please contact Emily Ingram at
870-793-6841 ext. 309 or e-mail her at
[email protected]. There are 20 in a box and
all proceeds go to help the Ranch children.
Check out our Facebook
and Twitter!
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I Understand Who I Am
I Say I Would Like To Know My
Biological Dad
I Try To Do My Best
I Hope To See God
I Am Fun
Ornaments
Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth
Ranches Christmas Ornament that
is engraved and in the shape of a
star. Please call Emily at ext. 309 for
more details or to place your order.
Fall Festival
The Ranch hosted a Fall Festival for the kids this year to give them a
little break from school. Everyone enjoyed themselves as they took off on a
traditional hayride. All the kids got to carve pumpkins, eat caramel apples,
and to participate in a bean bag toss. After a few games, everyone went outside and roasted hot dogs over a bonfire. The kids each had a healthy share
of roasted marshmallows. At the end of the night every kid got cookies to
save for later. After the festival everyone decided to take a trip to the
haunted house at Bethesda Community Center. Everyone enjoyed the night
playing games and singing hayride songs together.
Baseball Game
Our campus at Batesville has a small baseball field located within walking distance of the houses. Faith Hall was one team and Keith Hall was the
other. Neither team kept score; everybody was just having fun. Each kid got
a chance to hit the ball and run the bases. The guys were so into the game
they were sliding into home plate like professionals. Even the houseparents
got a chance to hit the ball out of the park.
A Charitable
Gift Annuity
may be one
way in which
you can benefit
the Ranch and
a Loved One
Dr. Fred Hueston
501-681-6501
Director of Planned Giving
[email protected]
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Cottage News
Crawford County
Mulberry/Alma Ranch
Donald W. Reynolds
Campus
7401 Youth Ranch Road
Mulberry, AR 72947
★ Cottage 1
★ Cottage 3
Clark County
DeGray Lake/Amity
Ranch
35 Youth Ranch Loop
Amity, AR 71921
870-342-5858
Tours: Teresa Fortner
★ Olds Cottage
★
★
★
FAITH HALL NEWS
GRATTON HALL NEWS
By Cheyenne Ingram
Fall is passing by so
quickly at Gratton Hall, and
all of the girls have enjoyed
Thanksgiving Break. Abbi has
recently completed her GED
and likes to write poetry in
her spare time. Lizzy has been very active in her Drama
class by making costumes and masks. Shi-ann has entered her senior year of
high school and is absolutely excited to graduate in May. Recently
Shi-Ann started her new
JAG job at West Magnet
School. Each girl has
begun participating in our neighborhood 4-H and
loves learning about our local animals. One of our girls,
Vanessa, participated in Special Olympics this year and
won 1st place in Cross
Country and Biking.
Teresa enjoys running
outside for fun, and
Mikala was really excited she got to go to
homecoming this year.
We have had a lovely fall, and
are looking forward to Christmas.
Kaleb and Rob have been playing
football for the Pioneers and have really enjoyed it. Jamey is taking some
college classes at University of
Arkansas Community College
at Batesville in addition to his
high school courses and that
has kept him pretty busy. Jacob
has been spending all the time
he can at the barn taking care
of the horses. Zeke and Colten continue to work out
and lift weights. The boys have been busy at their church
doing food drives and fundraisers for the food bank. We
continue to practice recycling and encourage you all to
recycle. Thanks for all you do for us here at the Ranch;
thanks to our
Faith group as always. God Bless
from Faith Hall.
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Independence County
Batesville Ranch Cottages
100 St. Vincent Place
Batesville, AR 72501
870-793-6841
Tours: Diana Holland
★ Cabe Hall
★ Keith Hall
★ Faith Hall
★ Gratton Hall
★ Independent Living
Cottage
Cottage News
INDEPENDENT
LIVING NEWS
Kayla is going to Arkansas
Tech University and works as a
server at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. Bobby works as a lifeguard at the Lyon College
swimming pool and also works at a
local movie theater. Chandler and
Bobby are both going to the University of Arkansas Community
College at Batesville this semester.
Ryan is in the National Guard and
working at Wal-Mart. He is planning on taking classes next semester
to further his education. Currently
we have two children in our transitional program. Chandler and
Jacob are learning independent
skills so they can live on their own
effectively.
KEITH HALL
By Gina Burns
Steven completed his time at
the APPLE program. Zack takes
care of his lizards and likes to read
all about them. Mathew tinkers with
his matchbox cars. Jon-Michael and Zack share the responsibility of sheep, goats, sheep dogs, and Oreo, the
house dog. Brandon and Kris are our video games experts. Travis and Steven like
to ride horses in their spare
time. Jon-Michael likes to
tear down bikes, weed
eaters, and any other small
engine he can find. Steven
and Jon-Michael take care of the riding lawn mower
and the rest of the boys help with the push mower and
weed eaters. Another
hobby that the boys have
dedicated time to is working on cars. Steven in particular really enjoys
working on engines.
OLDS COTTAGE NEWS
Rentals of the various specialty buildings on campus have
been steady, even during the heat
of the summer. Weddings, family
reunions, school and church
group retreats have been a steady
source of activity on campus.
We recently received permission from the Corps
of Engineers to build a floating dock. However, the
guidelines for the dock are specific and before construction can begin, research has to be done regarding the
stringent regulations and funding for the specific materials must be acquired. Plans are to have the dock ready
for next season if all goes
well.
We are still working
out the details for a barn for
this campus, the livestock
plans for DeGray are considerably smaller than those at
Batesville; we anticipate raising dairy goats, chickens,
and possibly a few horses for
trail rides and equine assisted therapy, or possibly driving livestock. Due to our
remote location, we will also have to acquire Great
Pyrenees dogs to protect the smaller animals from the
prolific population of predators around the lake.
We plan to participate in Country Christmas this
year with a fundraising project; our girls will be making
home décor wreaths. One of our girls is in “Upward
Bound,” a college prep program sponsored by Ouachita
Baptist University, and she has also been invited to join
her classmates on a junior trip to Washington, D.C. A
fundraising effort on her behalf has already begun; at
least one local organization is aware of the need and is
looking into what they may do to help.
Our girls are doing well academically, are participating in band; one is in the High School Marching
Band, participated in the Pike County Fair Parade,
(one of them even milked a goat at the fair!) and a local
fishing derby. They are making friends at school and attend church regularly.
The girls spent much of the summer taking
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ming, wading and trying to coax Duncan, our Irish Wolfhound, into the
water occupied as much time as possible in the heat of these past few
months. Bicycles and paddleboats found their way down here, and the girls
have enjoyed time spent riding the bikes throughout our campus.
While the heat of the day drove us inside, we shared the days reading,
watching old videos, playing games, and just hanging out together. The staff
and girls at DeGray spent time working, shopping, and playing through the
summer and learned the easiest way to beat the heat…was to join Duncan
in the shade….
T-Tauri
Three films made by members
of the T Tauri Nation were screened
in the Youth Showcase at the Indie
Memphis Film Festival. A few of
our kids helped create the three
films selected for the showcase.
Zeke from Faith Hall was a part of
the short film “Movie Mania” as
well as one of our girls Miranda.
Kris from Keith Hall helped out
with animation for the short film
“Humanimation.”
“An Invitation for All”
By Dr. Fred Hueston, CFRE, Director of Gift Planning
A recent visit to the beautiful hills surrounding Mountain View led me to the home of longtime Ranch supporters Shirley and Hannah Dyke,
who reside south of town approximately six miles
off of a beautiful county road.
For our visit, the Dykes had something they
were indeed excited to show me. They are constantly improving and upgrading much of their
land and buildings. Recently, they had purchased
property adjoining their residence, and after nearly
a year of diligent work,
they have completed the entire restoration
of a second
“home” for the
benefit of the
Ranch children, our
house parents,
and even the
Ranch Boy
Scout Troop to
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potentially use and enjoy!
The foresightedness of the Dykes, not only as
they work to consistently upgrade and apply conservation measures to their property, but as they
consider the long-term needs of the Ranch children – is indeed a special opportunity for the children at the Ranch to experience an environment
filled with the love and caring spirit of two very
genuine friends of the Ranch – Shirley and Hannah Dyke.
We sincerely express
our gratitude to
the Dykes for
their outward
expression of
interest, support and care of
the Ranch children! They are
indeed an inspiration to all
of us.
The Superintendent’s Scoop
By Philip Ives
We are starting a show program here at the
Batesville Ranch for the kids that involves our new addition of sheep. I know that this is the easiest project to
start as far as a show project for anyone just starting
out. After a few e-mails, a donor offered to buy the
Ranch a set of four ewe lambs to show in the fall, and
then we are going to use the lambs to start raising our
own flock of sheep. The lambs came from a breeder in
Mississippi who is very well known for raising high
quality show lambs. The kids at the Ranch are excited
about the new project and are starting to prepare the
animals to show at the North Central Arkansas District
Fair in the fall of 2012. I hope to grow the program to
the point of raising our own show lambs to take to the
Arkansas State Fair as early as next year. The reason we
are starting a
show program is
that I want the
Ranchers to
have the opportunity to show
animals and understand the importance of farming in
many different aspects. I feel that this program will
help our kids learn responsibility, leadership, a hard
work ethic, and an overall feeling of pride! The skills
listed are all traits that we need to have, but they are especially something that the kids in today’s society need!
We hope to expand the variety of animals soon to include goats and cattle. We are just trying to get new
and exciting opportunities for the children here at the
Ranch!!
Feature Recipes
PINEAPPLE CHESS PIE
From Cookbook Vol. 2
1 cup drained crushed pineapple
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
¼ lb. butter or margarine
1 cup coconut
1 unbaked pie shell
Mix sugar and cornstarch
together, blend in margarine and
add eggs, beat well.
Add pineapple and coconut.
Pour into unbaked pie shell.
Bake at 350 degrees for 1
hour.
CHICKEN SPAGHETTI
From Cookbook Vol. 3
1 large chicken
1 bell pepper, chopped
4 ribs celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 lb. Velveeta Cheese, cut in small cubes
12 oz. pkg. spaghetti
½ tsp. black pepper
½ tsp. garlic salt
½ tsp. salt
Cook chicken in 4 cups of water until very
tender.
Save broth in pot.
Cool, remove bones, chop into small
pieces.
Return meat to broth, add bell pepper,
celery, onion, bouillon cubes, salt, paper and
garlic salt.
Cook for 30 minutes.
Add spaghetti and continue cooking for 15
minutes.
Drain mixture well, reserving liquid.
Add remaining ingredients and simmer for
10 minutes, adding desired amount of
reserved liquid.
Add cheese and stir until it melts.
Transfer to serving plate.
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CONTEST
The Ranch held a contest to see what the children thought about responsibility. They were asked to write a short essay
on “How they can teach respect and responsibility.” Colten from Faith Hall won the contest.
How can I teach respect responsibility?
By Colten
My ideas on teaching respect and responsibility.
Idea 1: When I was at my
other program, I learned how to
respect the people that I trusted.
If you allow the person to get to
know you, then you will allow
them to slowly gain respect for
you. But you have to be willing
to show them respect in turn.
Idea 2: My view on respect is that you cannot
teach a person how to respect others but you can teach
them the tools to be respectful. You can give them the
School
The Residents have been going to
school for about four months now and
are doing reasonably well. Each of the
children here at the Ranch attends to
tutoring Monday through Thursday.
The tutoring staff is made up of volunteers and school employees. It is there
that the kids can find help on their
homework and spend time reading in
our library. A few of the ranchers are
taking Spanish this year and are trying
to master conversation skills. Math, a
large part of every kid’s education, takes
time and dedication to understand.
Every day they learn a new lesson to
build upon what they have already
learned. This generation is becoming
more dependent on computers as our
young people try to build their computer skills. Sometimes the kids can
even teach their tutors a thing or two
when it comes to technology! Art projects are encouraged for every student,
and this gives them a chance to show us
their natural talents.
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tools that will give them the choice to be respectful or
not to be. I say you cannot teach people how to respect
others because that is their choice-not yours.
Idea 3: Respect is a necessity but it is not something that comes naturally to people. You have to teach
yourself to respect the person when you are with them
even if you do not enjoy their company. This is like a
job. If you have the job you have always wanted but
your boss is a jerk, then if you say disrespectful things
to him, you will be fired. But, say mentally you disrespect him, that is your choice; on the outside though,
you need to respect everybody. These problems are very
serious, and they don’t just disappear.
n e ed s L i s t
People often ask us what kind of things
we need at our campuses for the children.
The following is compiled by our house parents and staff. For more information, call
Candy at 870-793-6841 ext. 315.
Needs List
Faith Hall
New Refrigerator
Silverware
Commercial Washer and
Dryer
Chicken Wire
Lumber to replace deck
Paint for porch
Outside storage building
Food storage containers
Trampoline
Area rugs
Pool sticks
Lawn Mowers
Weed eater
Rakes and Shovels
Water Hoses
Tiller
Keith Hall
Shovels and Rakes
Desk Lamps/ Hanging
Lamps
Power Drill for house
Outdoor Furniture
Shaving Cream
Razors
Men’s Body Wash
Volleyball and
Badminton Set for 8
Air pump for Bike tires
and Balls
Digital Camera
Basketball hoop
Non-stick cookware
Crock-pot
Gratton Hall
DVD/VCR
Mixer
Karoke CD’s
DVD Movies
Dishclothes
Weather Station with
clock and
Thermometer
Trampoline
Lamps
Alarm Clocks
Food Storage containers
Farm
Equine Safety Helmets
(assorted sizes)
Fencing Pliers
Manuel Barb-Wire
Stretchers
Shop Fans
Olds Cottage
Gas Powered Log Splitter
Rock Band for WII with
Instruments
6 5ft Canoe Paddles
6 New Life Jackets (adult
size)
Encapsulated Styrofoam
Floats ( for floating
dock)
6ft Bush Hog
Small Roto Tiller
Misc. Hand Tools for
woodshop
Radial Arm Saw
Oxy/ Acetylene Torch
Set
Tutoring
Set of Encyclopedias
2005 to current
College or High School
Textbooks 2005 to
current
Large Sturdy Backpacks
School Supplies, Frisbees
Board games (Trouble,
Deluxe Scrabble, etc.)
Card Games
Office
Pizza Cutter
Non-cash donations to
the Youth Ranches are
tax deductible.
Address Change
To submit an address change, call Diana at
870-793-6841 ext. 301. You can also e-mail
her at [email protected]
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Want to leave a legacy for a child?
Please consider naming the Arkansas Sheriffs’
Youth Ranches in your will to provide abused,
abandoned, and neglected children a future. Contact Fred Hueston, 501-681-6501, to discuss this
further.
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Memorial Request
To establish a memorial for a loved one, or
to honor someone with a donation—
Send in his/her name to Diana Holland at
the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches, P O Box
3964, Batesville, AR 72503. Please include: name
and complete address of those to be honored so
they may be notified, and the name and complete
address of the person to receive the notification of
a memorial.
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Our Speakers’ Bureau…
can provide someone to tell “the Ranch story”
at your meeting or event. To schedule a
Ranch representative to speak, please contact
Candy Davis, (870) 793-6841 ext. 315
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Privacy Policy:
The Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch is very
sensitive to protecting the privacy of our donors.
We do not sell our list and we do not participate
in any telephone solicitation schemes.
We only call donors when we have a question
or wish to thank them.
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In Loving Memory of...
William ‘Bill’ Abernathy
Travis and Louan Adams
Ms. Sharon Hargis and Family
William and Dolores McSpadden
Ms. Mary Lou Pickens
Pope County Democratic Party
Pope County Democratic Women’s
Club
Shirley Waggoner and Renee Henson
Edward Akin
Rev. and Mrs. Charles Pullin
Joyce White Armstrong
George and Bobbye Murphy
Bethany Baker
Mike and Sarah Cumnock
Ava Baker
Ray and Shirley Edington
Dale Barrett
Ms. Carol Liddell
Cheryl Bentley
Mr. Kenny Allen
Les Benton
Ms. Mary K. Benton
William L. ‘Pete’ Benton
George and Bobbye Murphy
Doris Taylor Betts
Mrs. Juanita L. Rich
Charles Black
Robert and Carole Hunt
Carl Ray Branscum
Mrs. Calleen Hines
Patricia Ann Brasko
Ms. Mary Helen Black
William Louis Brown
Mrs. Margaret D. Brown
Donnie Bryant
John Ed and Frankie Smith Jr.
Rujay Burke
Mr. Alfred B. Nimocks, Jr.
Ms. Martha Ree Twist
Judith Carter
Mr. Billy Bert French
Ms. Connie French
Jack T. Carter
Shiloh Men’s Bible Class
Rockney Von ‘Rocky’ Coke
John and Audra ‘Bonnie’ Payne
Larry Don Cooper
Mrs. Mary H. Cooper
Ed Crutcher
J.O. and Maxie Davis
Don and David Diemer
Marilyn Diemer Earnheart
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Polly Dugger
Ms. Armilda Powell Brodie
Betty Dunn
Mrs. Margaret A. Tidwell
Woodrow Wilson Earnheart
David and Don Diemer
Marilyn Diemer Earnheart
Wilson ‘Curly’ Earnheart
David and Don Diemer
Marilyn Diemer Earnheart
John Estes
Mr. Marthann F. Bennett
Guerrino ‘Tony’ Faccin
Ronald and LaWanda Ross
Marjorie Ferguson
Sarah and Mike Cumnock
Craire Fletcher
Mr. Mark Coates
Bonnie Foster
Kenneth and Janice Estes
James E. Gambill
Mrs. James Gambill
John William Gray
Sonny and Kay Slaughter
R. C. ‘Bob’ Grear
Bono United Methodist Church
Leslie Greer
Mr. Billy Moon
Velma Guindon
John and Audra ‘Bonnie’ Payne
Brian Hayes
Danny and Barbara Hayes
Ed Henley
George and Bobbye Murphy
Maxine Higgins
Ms. Carol Liddell
Maurice Hilton
Ms. JoAnn Castleberry
George E. Kimmer
Don and David Diemer
Ms. Marilyn Diemer Earnheart
Jean Moser Kimmer
Don and David Diemer
Ms. Marilyn Diemer Earnheart
Sheriff Joe Paul King
J. E. and Helen Gates
Virginia Kutait
Tom and Debbie, Andrea, Doug
Glenda, Kenneth and Betty
George Barto Lockey
Frank and Ann Stevenson
Sgt. William C. ‘Chris’ Long
George and Bobbye Murphy
Sara Elizabeth Low
Mike and Sarah Cumnock
J. C. Lynn
Ms. Jeanette Hall
Betty Hail Massey
Ms. Armilda Powell Brodie
Cleo McCrary
Col. and Mrs. Bob Jolly
Billy Milze McElwee
Ms. Margaret Collier
Robert J. McGrevey
Mrs. Ruth McGrevey
Carl Dene Medlock
Martin and Lori Carpenter
Mr. Winnell Calhoun
Mr. Conway Matlock
Mike and JoAnn Cushman
Del Boyette, David and Joy Byers
Davey and Kim Byers
Ms. Diane Knight
Stan and Lisa Taylor
Mr. Grady Daniel
Mr. James Eric Jones
Katherine Hodges, Jon, Jim and Lindsey
Frank J. Lorusso, M.D.
Al and Rebecca McDowell
Mike S McFarland, M.D.
McFarland Eye Center
Retina Associates
Lloyd and Frances Rodgers
Ronald L. Lowery, M.D. Sloan Eye
Clinic
Doctors and Staff, South Arkansas Eye
Clinic
Jim and Robin Braun Staff of Braun
Eye Clinic
Bob and Barbara Vichkon
Ms. Carrie Waggoner
Thomas R. Wallace, M.D.
Wallace Eye Center
Bill and Betty Weaver
Altha Miller
Ms. Nelda Capelle
Ms. Margaret Collier
Ms. Susan Collier
Ms. Mary Crowe
Bobbye Sue and David Graves
Joan and Robert Guttman
Ms. Elizabeth Harrington
Letty and Willice Henderson
Ms. Wrenetta Mason
Harold and June Smith
In Loving Memory of...
Col. Bill Miller
Ms. Laverne B. Miller
Hubert Franklin Montgomery
Ron and Paula McHenry
Robert Montreuil
Mrs. Catherine Montreuil
Mary Carolyn Mooney
Mr. Sam Puddephatt
Dr. Robert Newton
Gilbert Morgan
Ms. Irma Goodwin
Fay Needham
Sarah and Mike Cumnock
Raymond and Diane Lacroix
LaCroix Optical Co.
James Wayne Nelson
Ms. Wrenetta Mason
Tom Olmstead
Bill and Pat Daniel
Jennings Osborne
Mr. Sam Puddephatt
Dr. Robert Newton
Anita Paige
Mike and Sarah Cumnock
Virginia Parker
Shelby and Brenda Gasaway
J. C. Parks
George and Bobbye Murphy
The Rev. Limuel G. Parks, Jr.
Alfred B. Nimocks, Jr.
Martha Ree Twist
Thelma Parsons
Gumlog Fellowship Church
Frank and Linda Richter
Don Pfeffer
Ed and Pat Carlstrom
Ms. Barbara Lane
Harry Kearney, Harry Kearney, Daniel
Kearney
Gregory Baptist Church
Gary and Pam Hollingsworth
Lisa, Tandy, Deanne, Kathaleen and
Jimmy
Mr. John B. Kittrell
Roy and Peggy Schacht
Jerry Phelps
Ms. Armilda Powell Brodie
Carlene Jenkins
Anna Marcelle Raper
Mr. Charles Dickson
Stanley Reed
Keith and Claire Cranford
Mike and Sarah Cumnock
Dollie Gayle Reed
Mr. James R. Reed
Ruby Reed
Faculty and Staff
West Magnet Visual and Performing
Arts School
Clarence Albert Roberts, M.D.
Mr. Michael Grady
Frank Scroggins
Robert and Carole Hunt
Allen Sielert
Mr. Ronnie Duke Sr.
Noel ‘Curley’ Sims
Ms. Armilda Powell Brodie
Don and Inez Helm
Kenneth Sinyard
Mr. Billy Moon
Jim Skinner
Tommy and Dorotha Tucker
James Sowell
Mr. Charles Dickson
Theodore ‘Ted’ St. Palley
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Winsett
Dr. Jim and Nancy Stalker
Ray and Shirley Edington
Michael Lee Stewart
Vernon and Billie Taylor
Betty Sturgeon
Independence County Senior Citizens
Verle and Audrey Naughton
Georgia and Eugene Powell
Ron Tabor
Mr. Jimmy Cross
Donald Taylor
Mrs. Cathy Taylor
Bobby Voyles
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Osborne
Virginia Wedgworth
Ms. Margaret Collier
Arthur White
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil E. Kilpatrick Jr.
Roland L. Williams
Ray and Kay McAdams
Tunney Williamson
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Carpenter
Robert Willmuth
Mrs. Alma Ward
Ms. Mary Williams
Ann Wynne
Jimmy Cross
In Honor of...
Mary Boedeker
Mr. Raymond O. Oswald
Sheriff Doc Holladay
CBMC of Little Rock
E. L. Hunt, Jr.
Ms. Juanita Hunt
Tom Isbell, DDS
Mr. Wells Dungan
Dungan Brother Auto Sales
Ken Jones
Mr. Benny F. Cox
Benny and Jo Cox
Dr. Darrell M. Loyless
Ms. Candy Gross
Texas Methodist Foundation
Madison Meins
Mrs. Vivian A. Meins
John Sanford, DDS
Mr. Wells Dungan
Dungan Brother Auto Sales
Miss Debbie’s Sunday School Class
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Holder
Cleburne County Sheriff ’s Dept
Ms. Loretta Mounts
Marlyn and Buster Simpson
Chris and Beth Knife
Memorials and Honors received June 3 - September 30, 2011
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CEO
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Candy Davis
870-793-6841 ext 315
CEO Administrative Assistant
Director of Human Resources
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Diana Holland
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Honors, Memorials, and Tours
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Dr. Fred Hueston
501-681-6501
Director of Planned Giving
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Philip Ives
870-793-6841 ext.308
Superintendent
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Emily Ingram
870-793-6841 ext. 309
Director of Communications
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Sarah Cohen Cumnock
870-793-6841 ext 313
Education Coordinator
Prisca Dyer
870-793-6841 ext. 304
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