New Rodeo Arena Should Be Ready In Time For Fair

   RISON - The new rodeo arena at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison is beginning to take shape as volunteer crews scramble to have it ready for a three-day rodeo that will coincide with this year’s fair, Sept. 25-27.
  George Fox, a member of the Cleveland County Fair Board spearheading the financing of the project, and David Dedman, who is serving in an advisory capacity on the arena construction, both said Tuesday they feel the arena can be completed on time and within budget.

County's Recycling Program Beginning to Pay Dividends
   By Douglas Boultinghouse
  RISON - Since the adoption of the county wide recycling program early this year, the Cleveland County transfer station at Rison has been looking for new ways to make use of the program.
  According to Karen Crowder, the station manager, there are six to seven businesses participating in the program faithfully. On top of what those businesses contribute, she said every load that comes through the station contains something that can be recycled.