September 2022

Today I want to pay homage to man’s best friend, for nowhere is man’s best friend appreciated more than in the world of outdoor sportsmen. They sit beside us in hunting blinds; often so close they’re nearly beneath us. They help us carry our gear to and from campsites, the boat, the woods and even back to the truck when the excursion is over. They are perfectly at home in the pickup, whether in the back, on the floor or in the seat beside us. They require very little in the way of maintenance, perhaps an occasional scrubbing to keep them squeaky clean. Yet, these stalwart companions provide us with years of dedicated, selfless service. Of course, I’m talking about man’s best friend, the plastic 5-gallon bucket.

Ruben Mendoza, 40, failure to appear. Noel Kagaba, 30, failure to appear; violation of restrictions on driver’s license or permit; DUI; operate a motor vehicle without a valid license; ignition interlock device; failure to yield at stop or yield sign. Ruben Rico-Velasco, 20, reckless driving; failure to stop at accident. Roberto F. Sanchez, 27, domestic battery. Kevin L. Tibbetts, 42, driving while license canceled/suspended/revoked; possession of marijuana; possession of paraphernalia; possession of drugs.