Paris, Tenn.–Veterinarian Dr. Carter Arnold gave Kyson’s stuffed bear a clean bill of health at Monday’s Story Hour at the Atkins-Porter Neighborhood Botanical Garden. Dr. Arnold is the new associate at Mineral Wells Animal Clinic and checked out all the stuffed animals brought by kids to the Story Hour (and there were quite a few). Children’s Librarian Kayla Nation and Dr. Carter read books about veterinarians to the kids and everyone danced, sang, and played with bubbles. The weekly Story Hours are hosted by the W.G. Rhea Library at the AP Garden at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays. Shannon McFarlin photo.