Darrel Spells, Hackett Community Reporter
The Hackett Volunteer Fire Department were treated to a pizza dinner courtesy of Calvary Chapel Church this past Monday evening.
Pastor Tim Smith expressed his appreciation to members of the department following their monthly meeting. Smith stated, “Members of the Hackett Fire Dept. make great sacrifices to serve their community.”
Pastor Smith and members of the congregation passed out special Bibles to each member. The church has also previously presented members of the police department with Bibles. Calvary Chapel Church is very involved in the Hackett Community, most recently contributing to the Hackett Helping Hands campaign.
Editors note: We would like to personally thank the Hackett Fire Dept for their sacrifices, and for Pastor Smith, and Calvary Chapel Church for not only acknowledging them, but supporting them. May you all be Blessed, abundantly.
Calvary Chapel Church Shows Appreciation to Hackett Fire Dept.
MHCC hosts benefit Spaghetti Dinner
The Mansfield / Huntington Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a Spaghetti Supper/Singing on Saturday, February 11th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Mansfield Senior Center located at 509 S Main St in Mansfield (just south of the Mansfield Ball Park).
Also, “JUST US” a local bluegrass/gospel band will be performing! Tickets will be on sale at the door! Adults $5.00 and children 12 and under will eat FREE!! Spaghetti along with salad, bread sticks, tea and dessert will be served. (Thank you Olive Garden in Fort Smith for donating the salad and bread sticks).
Come enjoy a great meal and some great music from “JUST US!”
All proceeds will go toward our 4th of July Celebration!!
Obituary – Krista Denise Barker (1980 – 2017)
Krista Denise Barker passed from this life Saturday January 7, 2017 in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family and friends. Krista was born November 8, 1980 in Booneville, Arkansas. Krista was 36 years old.
Krista loved time spent outside doing things in the sun. She loved to play softball and go swimming. She also loved to go hunting. Most of all she loved her children and granddaughter.
Krista leaves behind to cherish her memory two daughters: Alyssa Barker of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Emily Barker of Waldron, Arkansas and one son, Bryson Barker of Waldron, Arkansas. Nene also leaves behind one grandaughter, Reagen also of Waldron, Arkansas. Krista will forever remain in the hearts of her mother and farther, Debbie and Rick Owens of Waldron, Arkansas, two brothers Dustin Owens and Zach O’Hagan both of Waldron, Arkansas, and one nephew, Dawson Owens of Waldron, Arkansas.
Krista is preceded in death by her grandmother, Esther Holmes and great aunt, Elaine Shook.
Krista’s memorial life celebration service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at the New Life Center in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Konnor McKay officiating.
Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
You may leave words of remembrance for Krista’s family by visiting www.heritagememorialfh.com
Mansfield Fire Dues Happening Now!
The 2017 Annual Rural Fire Dues are Due Now for the Mansfield Area! Dues are $40.00
if you are unsure what district you are in, please call 479-928-5552 for specific information.
Payments can be dropped off at the City Hall from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday – Friday or can be mailed to City of Mansfield, Attn: Becky, P.O. Box 307, Mansfield, AR 72944
You will NOT receive a notice in the mail!!
MMS Students of the Month – December
Congratulations Kids!
8th Grade Codi Chick and Lillian Bucella
7th Grade Aaron Brewer and not pictured Harleigh Mars
6th Grade Austin Quinalty and Meadow Richardson
5th Grade Peyton Martin and Ally McClain
Cornerstone Pharmacy in Mansfield Theft/Break-In
Cornerstone Pharmacy in Mansfield was broken into during the early hours of Monday morning. After kicking their way through the glass front door, the thieves made way throughout the building.
Mansfield Police Chief, Boyd Farmer stated “We’re currently reviewing video footage, and have no further comment at this time.”
We’ll keep you updated on developments, and details as they are released.
If you have any knowledge or information regarding this break-in, please contact Mansfield Police Department at 479-928-5700, or Sebastian County Sheriffs Office at 479-783-1051
Lady Hornets Grab Runner-Up at Bill Frye Tournament
The Hackett Lady Hornet swarm was stopped short in the finals of the Bill Frye Tournament at Mansfield. The Hackett senior girl’s team finished as the runner-ups in the women’s side of the bracket. Members of the team pose with tournament namesake, retired MHS Coach Bill Frye above.
Basketball tournament host, Bill Frye, presents the West Fork Lady Tigers with the team championship plaque at the conclusion of the Mansfield Bill Frye Invitational. The senior girls division was won by the West Fork team in a closely contested match-up with Hackett on December 30.
The Vian Wolverines took the runner-up trophy on the men’s side of the Frye Tournament host at Mansfield Gymnasium the last week of December.
Bill Frye Tournament winners… The Lamar Warriors won the Bill Frye Holiday Classic basketball tournament hosted by Mansfield HS during Dec 27-30.
Waldron Nursing Center News – December 29th
Article, and images courtesy of Christine Lees LSW/ADC
(Reference above image) Aubrey Barker, with assistance from her mom turning the pages reads the “Night Before Christmas” story to residents at Waldron Nursing Center.
Waldron Nursing Center residents have truly been blessed in 2016 and are looking forward to continuing with all of the wonderful services and Volunteer hours that everyone continues to do to bring “joy” into their life. It was reported that the Family style Christmas lunch was thoroughly enjoyed by residents that had family members as their guest while others enjoyed Christmas day in the homes of their loved ones. It doesn’t seem possible that the year is gone and I will be putting up the 2017 calendars on each resident side of their room. Many “thanks” goes out to all that helped me collect enough calendars for this to be able to happen on January 1st. To Martin Funeral Home, who have always been so gracious in seeing that we receive a large stack of their calendars each year, along with Community National Bank, others like M.S Haynes of Elk City, KS, Ocie Faye Tinder of Elgin, Il., Oleta Goodner Lewis of Cabot, AR, who all mailed me packets of calendars, to all others who just dropped them off over the past few months. Other “thanks” goes out to Marie Payton and her daughter for the wonderful prizes they have been bringing for our group events. We will soon be scheduling one of the resident favorites of “Let’s make a Deal” and these super big prizes are just what we need. If anyone got gifts for Christmas that just wasn’t to their taste we would love to have them to add to this collection, colognes, etc.
Other activities enjoyed have been the reading of the Christmas Story to residents in the Day Room by little Miss Aubrey Barker, Christmas movie with popcorn and coke, lots of morning crafts, reminiscence with Diane Miller, exercise time, Singing with Temple Baptist group, bingo on Wednesday and Friday afternoon with our Volunteers, Doyle Wayne & Karen helping out along with Pat Morales and Joanna Strozier. We are always looking for extra Volunteers if anyone is interested in helping out at the activities, just come by the Activity Office and pick up a volunteer application.
The Wednesday morning activity of “New Year Party” was a lot of fun as each one was fitted with their “New Year” hat by Alex, Activity Assistant, while Billie, my other assistant, helped out with getting everyone lined up for the photo session. When the activity was over everyone enjoyed a piece of the delicious cake that the dietary department had made for the party.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Frank Lee Moore, Lee as he preferred to be called here at the Nursing Center, will truly be missed by all of us.
In closing we are so blessed by everyone in our community for the continued support that each one does in making life more enjoyable for our residents. A special “thanks” goes out to Steve & Sandy Tull for sponsoring the Carriage rides for our residents as many of them are still talking about how much fun they had doing the ride.
Hackett Helping Hands Extend Reach in 2016
Darrel Spells, Hackett Community Reporter
The Hackett Helping Hands campaign concluded the week of Christmas, with toys and food being delivered in, and around the Hackett Community.
The campaign began on November 1st, and consisted in donation jars being placed throughout the community, as well as a toy/food drive at the Hackett Dollar General. “Through the generous donations of our citizens, I’m proud to announce that this year’s donations exceeded last year” stated Hackett Police Chief, Darrell Spells.
This year over $3,000 was raised to help carry kids shopping, as well as provide toy/food baskets for families in the community. This year’s campaign helped over 80 children including 25 children at local daycares.
The Hackett Police Department wishes to thank all those who donated monetarily or through food or toy donations.
“The people in Hackett go above and beyond in making sure these kids are taken care of. To see the campaign grow this much in one year is a true testament to their giving spirit” added Chief Spells.
Editors Note: We’d like to personally thank Chief Spells, and Officers Hartsfield, and Hall for their commitment to protecting our community, and serving as role models for our youth. Thank you!
Fighting Fires Brings Family Closer Together
Darrell Spells, Hackett Community Reporter
Attending monthly firefighter meetings might not sound like fun to some teenagers, but to Hackett Junior Firefighter Maryah Childs, it’s become a way of life for her over the last five years.
Maryah, a Senior at Hackett High School has been attending meetings and training since the age of twelve. She has served as a Hackett Junior Firefighter since the age of sixteen. Her step father, Jerald McBride currently works for the Arkansas Forestry Commission and has served as a volunteer fireman since 1996.
Ask either one why they enjoy firefighting and a common answer emerges “Helping the public”, McBride said. “I remember fire trucks going by at a young age and just being fascinated by them.”
Maryah also enjoys helping people and the excitement that comes with firefighting. According to McBride, junior firefighters aren’t allowed to go into burning buildings, but are allowed to assist the other firefighters in other capacities.
Maryah noted that she has been attending firefighter training, but will take the courses again in the future to obtain certification. She is planning on pursuing a career as a Paramedic, and was recently recognized as Junior Firefighter of the year, and McBride was honored as Hackett Firefighter of the year.