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Arkansas Sheriffs' Youth Ranches
P.O. Box 3964
Batesville, AR 72503

(870) 793-6841 (Phone)
(870) 793-9012 (fax)

Driving Directions to Batesville Campus:
Entering Batesville from the SOUTH on Hwy 167 you will cross the White River and be on a four-lane highway. At the third stop light, the intersection of St. Louis St. (Hwy 167) and Harrison Street, turn left on Harrison. There is a Lone Star Phillips 66 station, a Subway, auto parts store and First Community Bank. Proceed down Harrison and at the four-way stop (stop signs, not lights) at the Stanley Wood Chevrolet-Chrysler dealership, go right onto Central. Go thru two stop lights, cross RR tracks and at the Dollar General store, turn left on Hwy 106. Stay on Hwy 106 spur, it’s about 8 miles to the community of Bethesda. You’ll see a green hwy Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch sign, turn left onto Earnheart Road and it’s about three miles. Turn right on St. Vincent Place. Office is in Sturgis Building.

If you’re coming from the NORTH on Hwy 167, about a mile before you come into Batesville there is a Western Sizzlin’, turn right at the stop light onto Hwy 25, (it’s also White Dr.) You can also be coming from the EAST on Hwy 25 and you will cross this intersection. (If you pass the Ramada and Super 8 and new Exxon (Hawg’s) you’ve gone just a little too far.) Take White Dr. to stop sign, (it’ll be Hwy 69/North Central Ave.) turn right towards Cushman and about a mile before Cushman, take a left on Bethesda Rd./Hwy 106, there’s a Univ. of Ark. Experiment Station sign at that intersection. Take a right at stop sign and at Bethesda, turn left on Earnheart Rd. for about 3 miles. There’s a green highway sign that says Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch at that intersection.

There is no highway that comes into the Batesville area from the WEST as the White River forms a geographical boundary. Traffic coming from western locales will find themselves approaching Batesville either from the south from Bald Knob, from the northwest from Mountain Home or from the southwest from Heber Springs.

Directions to Hardy Campus:

The "Hardy campus" is actually located in Cherokee Village. To reach the campus, take Hwy 62/412 to 175 North. There is a King Catfish restaurant at this intersection. Follow 175, watching for green highway sign indicating a right turn to the Ranch. Stay on this road across the low water bridge. Follow to entrance to Ranch.

Directions to Alma Campus:

From Highway 71 north of Alma, turn east onto West Graphic Road. Come to convenience store on left and the road curves right where it becomes South Graphic Drive.

Stay on this until you reach Old Graphic Road on your left. Turn left, go about 1.4 miles and the campus is on the right.

Directions to South Arkansas Campus (Amity)

From Little Rock (Take Social Hill Exit) or go to Arkadelphia

·          I30 exit @ Social Hill (#91)

·          Stay on Highway 84 through Bismark

·          Go through Point Cedar continue to follow Highway 84 to the intersection with Highway 346 (approximately 17 miles)

·          Turn left onto 346 and follow signs 2.2 miles to Cox Creek turnoff

·          Turn left on road that will lead to Arkansas Sheriffs' Youth Ranches, Inc. campus (approximately 1 mile)

From Hot Springs

·          Take Highway 7 south to Bismark

·          Turn right onto Highway 84. Go through Point Cedar, continuing to follow Highway 84 to its intersection with Highway 346.

·          Turn left onto Highway 346 and follow signs 2.2 miles to Cox Creek turnoff.

·          Turn left on road that will lead to campus.

From Arkadelphia or Mena

·          Take Highway 8 and travel 25 miles to Amity

·          On the square in Amity, turn right on Highway 84, traveling north.

·          Take Highway 84 to its intersection with Highway 346 (5 miles).

·          Turn right on Highway 346 and follow signs 2.2 miles to Cox Creek turnoff.

·          Turn left on road that will lead to campus.

·          Turn left on road that will lead to campus.

Directions to Boone County Campus:

From East and South

Stay on highway 65 North
Take 65-412 Business
Cross Crooked Creek Bridge
Next stoplight is Hwy 7, Turn left on Pine Street
Stay on Hwy 7/43 until it splits (1.3 miles)
Stay on Hwy 43
Take 43 to top of mountain (there is an overlook @ 8.1 miles, 2nd overlook @ 8.8 miles). Approximately 4 miles (12.2 miles from split of 7/43.) You will come to Hilltop Road. Take a right on Hilltop Road - .5 miles, turn right on Summit Road (It is the 1st right on Hilltop). 1.1 miles on Summit Road you will come to a stone house (end of pavement). Turn right on Walker Drive - .3 miles to SWBCWA Twin water towers.

Arkansas Sheriffs Youth Ranch is across the road from the two towers.

Our Staff

For specific information, contact the following members of our staff:

Chief Executive Officer
Thomas M. "Mike" Cumnock
mike@youthranches.com

Buildings/Grounds Supervisor
Roger Alpers - 870-793-6148

Superintendent
David Ward - ext. 1-2
david@youthranches.com

Program Services, Residential Services
Connie Sifford, Case Worker - ext. 1-6
connie@youthranches.com
Mara Carter, Admissions - ext. 2-7
mara@youthranches.com
Sarah Cumnock, Educational Coordinator - ext. 1-5

Recreation / Transportation
Peggy Holt - ext. 1-4
peggy@youthranches.com

Administrative Services
Dari Hughes, Business and Financial Manager, ext. 2-2
dari@youthranches.com
Marty Galloway - Administrative Assistant to Business Management, ext. 1-1
marty@youthranches.com

Donor Services
Paula Long, Data Entry Clerk, ext. 1-8
paula@youthranches.com
Diana Holland, Administrative Assistant - Development, ext. 2-1
diana@youthranches.com

Human Resources
Lisa Slisher, Human Resources - ext. 0
lisa@youthranches.com

Non-Cash Donations
Mara Carter, Non-cash Donations - ext. 2-7
mara@youthranches.com

Public Relations, Media Relations, Ranch Report
Judi Dahlquist, Director of Communications, ext. 2-4
judi@youthranches.com

Development
Chris Knife, Director of Major Gifts, phone (501) 733-1194
cknife@conwaycorp.net

Dr. Fred Hueston, CFRE, Director of Planned Giving, cell: (501) 681-6501
mallard@conwaycorp.net

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
Rebekah Burnham, CASA Director, phone: (501) 362-4609
casa16th2@hotmail.com

DeGray Lake / Amity Farm Manager
Kenny See, (870) 342-5858
35 Youth Ranch Loop
Amity, AR 71921
asyr@alltel.net

Donald W. Reynolds Campus
Kevin Klemmedson, Farm Manager - (479) 997-2596
Susan Harrison, Office Manager - (479) 997-8934
ranch4kids3@yahoo.com

7401 Youth Ranch Rd.
Mulbery, AR 72947

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