Stone County Rodeo Arena Proposed for Upgrades to Attract More Visitors
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Stone County Rodeo Arena is proposed to undergo upgrades to attract more visitors. Heather Stevens, secretary-treasurer of the Stone County Saddle Club, believes that a competitive arena could bring in new visitors multiple times a year. A county ordinance sponsored by Dist. 8 Justice of the Peace John Dawson Irvin was adopted in February, creating a line item in the county budget to receive donations for the arena. Dist. 24 State Sen. Missy Irvin has created a 501(c)3 corporation called the 'Invincible Fund' to gather donations. The immediate goal is to collect $7,500 in donations, which would qualify the county for a matching grant. The desired upgrades include a concession stand with bathrooms, grading the arena floor, and adding a soft-soil top dressing for barrel racing. The Arkansas ...
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