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Mansfield / Huntington Chamber of Commerce – December 1, 2016
The Mansfield / Huntington Chamber of Commerce met today, with their regularly monthly meeting at Mansfield City Hall. The focus was the upcoming Mansfield Christmas parade, with a specific focus on the potential weather for Saturday.
With the main topic of conversation being the forecast of 100% rain, and whether to maintain the current course with the Mansfield Parade time, and schedule, or reschedule to another day, and time.
The Chamber as a whole voted to go “as planned” with the parade, regardless of weather. General consensus of both members, and the general public mirrored that of the vote.
In other news, West Fraser donated $800, and an anonymous donor gave $200 to be used towards the parade.
Mansfield Senior Citizen Center will be doing the cornbread, a 50/50 drawing will be held, and the turkey and ham giveaway will go as planned. Cornerstone Pharmacy will be making donations as well.
The Chamber of Commerce is a joint effort between the businesses, and business owners of Mansfield, and Huntington to implement ideas that support the general commerce, community, and the long term goals of growth.
Hackett’s Patriotic Christmas Parade *RESCHEDULED*
The Hackett Special Events Committee invites you to attend their “A Patriotic Christmas Parade” on Saturday, December 10th, in Hackett, Arkansas. The parade was originally scheduled for tomorrow, December 3rd, but do to the strong potential of heavy rains, it has been rescheduled.
Santa pictures at the Fire Center from 4:00pm to 5:00pm.
A complimentary Chili dinner will be served in the community fire center following the parade.
For more information contact: Trini Harper: 479-255-9696
Scott County Angel Tree
The Scott County Angel tree was invented by the Salvation Army, and Major Charles and Shirley White in 1979. Although there have been many Angel trees in the Scott County Courthouse, this specific tree has been around for 10 years.
Teresa Scantling, Scott Co. County Treasurer, has been helping since it’s beginning, and stated “It’s a wonderful program and a great way to help kids in our community.”
They also work with the Waldron Elementary school counselor, Joy Carmean who briefly told us that as the years go on, the angel tree is needed more and more, and provides a great service. The act of giving benefits both sides.
You may pick up your Angel until December 15th, which is also the deadline for the gifts to be returned. All gifts will be given to their angel on December 16th, from 1:00pm thru 4:00pm, at the Scott County Court House.
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Waldron Nursing Center News – November 30th
Article, and images courtesy of Christine Lees LSW/ADC
Billie Strozier, Activity Assistant, pins up another “Thankful” wish on the “Thankful Tree” from a resident at Waldron Nursing Center. (Reference above image)
What a wonderful Thanksgiving Surprise our ladies received from Roger & Kim Rich from R & R Automotive as they arrived loaded down with fresh Carnations of every color for each one of our lady residents on Wednesday morning just in time for Thanksgiving. Roger is the son of our resident Johna Rich. The smiles on the ladies faces just grew and grew as Alex and I made the rounds handing one of the fresh Carnations elegantly wrapped in the floral tissue paper and tied with a lovely ribbon with the “Happy Thanksgiving ” card attached to each one. This was such a lovely thing for them to do and it is just another way that others help bring “joy” into the lives of our residents. I can’t begin to say “thank you” enough to Roger & Kim for bringing this great pleasure to our residents.
Waldron Nursing Center Residents also wish all of our readers a wonderful Thanksgiving and hope they each had a wonderful celebration. Also please help pass this site along to others who have family in Waldron Nursing Center or who are interested in reading our news. Our residents have been busy preparing for the holiday by making lots of Thanksgiving crafts as well as doing art work on the huge Thanksgiving Table cloth that I found at the store. A large group of the residents gathered around the craft tables to get to work on the art table cloth so it could be finished to hang on the wall. The completed cloth is hung on the wall leading to the resident dining room so everyone can see how pretty it looks. Many of the residents wrote their names by the turkeys and other items that they had done so everyone could see their great art work. Along with this activity we have again displayed the “Thankful Tree” that is now located in the day room. Many resident wrote or signed their name on a leaf to hang on the tree with assistance from Billie Strozier, activity assistant, what they are thankful for. Please feel free to go by and see what all of our residents have to be thankful for in their life. The Family style Thanksgiving lunch was a big success as always with some residents having family members come to have lunch with them while others went out on pass with their loved ones to have a day of celebrating in their home.
Other activities that have been keeping everyone busy was Sunday afternoon services with James Self, Monday night singing with Temple Baptist group, Reminiscence on Monday morning with Daine Miller, residents were really glad to see her back although Billie, my assistant, has been doing a good job filling in while Diane was out of pocket, this is one of the morning activities that our residents really enjoy, Bingo on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon with our ever faithful Volunteers, Doyle Wayne & Karen, Joanna Strozier and Pat Morales, Pat is also very good to come and help us out at the craft activities, if anyone has extra time and would like to volunteer at these activities please give me a call so you can fill out the Volunteer form. Judy Cheesman entertained residents with her great singing on Tuesday night, Hot apple cider and donut social. Our Special Wednesday morning activity of “turkey hunt” was great fun. Alex got busy hiding the 30 colorful turkeys that Billie had ready in every nook and cranny in the resident dining room area. The purpose of the game was to find the turkeys that had been hidden with two of them being marked as “prize”. Whoever found the most turkeys also received a prize. Judy Cheesman found the most- Johna Rich and Walker Lathers found the prize turkeys. Dianne Brennan received a 2nd place prize for also finding the most.
The Resident “Joy Tree” list is up and names are being chosen already. If anyone is interested in choosing a name please give me a call or just come by the Activity Office. Thanks also goes out to whoever brought me the nice stack of 2017 calendars. I will be collecting until I have enough for each of our residents to have one on their side of the room.
In closing our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Jo Marie Hullender, truly a lovely lady and will be greatly missed by all who have known her.
Scott Co. Sheriff, and JP Dist 6 Runoff Decision
As of 9:15pm, the runoff for the general election concerning the Scott County positions of Sheriff, and JP District 6 have been decided.
Sheriff: Randy Shores [1,039], over Terry Staggs [538]
JP District 6: Tommy Roberson [195], over Albert Rogers [91]
We’ll be sure to keep you updated regarding further updates.
The City of Waldron hosts “Christmas Celebration”
Waldron, Arkansas will be the center of activity with their Christmas Celebration happening later this week. The mood will be set starting on Friday, and running all day Saturday, at numerous locations, and times.
Bring your family, and friends to enjoy what the City of Waldron has to offer.
Friday. December 2nd
10:00am – 6:00pm : Waldron Area Chamber of Commerce Silent Auction at Memorial Hall on Historic Main Street
Saturday, December 3rd
7:00am – 1:00pm : 1st Saturday Tradin’ Days on Historic Main Street, and Waldron Area Chamber of Commerce Silent Auction (Continued) at Memorial Hall on Historic Main Street ends at 12:00 noon, pick up by 1:00pm
8:00am – 10:30am :Methodist Church FREE Breakfast at Waldron Methodist Church
8:00am – 4:00pm : Christmas Market at the Scott County Fairgrounds, hand crafted and unique items, concessions, etc.
10:00am : Santa arrives at the Gazebo Parking (5 x7 photos available)
12:00 Noon : Chamber Silent Auction ENDS (Pick up items by 1:00pm)
1:00pm : FREE Christmas Movie – Scott County Theatre sponsored by the City of Waldron
5:00pm : Events Start! Gazebo Parking Lot Lighting Ceremony, Christmas Music, Awards, and More!
6:00pm : Fireworks & Parade on Historic Main Street
It’s all about the Little Things
Whether Mansfield resident, Chris Little will ever admit it or not, his talent is like the acorn, that fell close to the family tree.
Little’s Father, Charlie is an accomplished “do it yourselfer” with producing handmade cedar furniture, and at one time, molding actual crawfish to used as plastic bass fishing baits.
We sat down in Chris’ garage in Mansfield, and asked him a few questions.
RP: How did this actually begin?
Little: While watching the TV show Fixer Upper, my wife, Cheyenne started making a list of items she wanted built for our house. Family and close friends showed interest in those things so I started making pieces for them also.
After I made the chalkboard/iPad holders Cheyenne mentioned that they would be good Christmas gifts for people so we decided to put them for sale on Facebook. After we saw how many people were interested in buying them I decided to make a whole album dedicated to my work. I never thought this would be something I made money off of, but once we realized people outside our family were wanted them, I am excited that people are willing to pay me for something I truly enjoy
RP: Do you see this growing beyond your garage?
Little: Our plan is to create a Facebook page dedicated to our work. I plan on staying in the garage because it’s more of a hobby than work. Plus, if I move out of the garage, I’ll have to drive home when Cheyenne cooks dinner. This way I’m already home ready to eat!
RP: Do any of your pieces hold any symbolic relevance? (Family history, memories, etc)
Little: Every piece I make is important to me. When I make a table for example, I imagine a family using it for generations to come. That makes me happy knowing people enjoy my work, and it possible creates a family heirloom. Also, this work is important to me because it runs in our family. My dad has been building things as long as I can remember. I’ve always thought his work was amazing. I remember my grandfather, Dale little, always building things in his small shop when he wasn’t busy being a Barber. My mom’s dad, Ruben Elmore, was also a carpenter. He helped build a lot of the buildings out at Fort Chaffee. So I like to think of it as carrying on a tradition that has been in my family for a long time.
If your’e interested in learning more about the available products, such as the ones below, CONTACT Chris Little
Hackett City Council – November
Darrell Spells – Hackett Community Reporter, and Contributor
The Hackett city council held its monthly meeting on November 17, 2016 at 6:00pm at Hackett City Hall.
The meeting began with reports from individual department heads. The police report noted the update on the new police vehicle that has arrived at the dealership in Little Rock. Chief Spells also gave an update on the progress of the Hackett Helping Hands campaign. Fire Chief James McCutcheon gave a report of the fire department. The fire department had responded to three fires and thirteen medical calls for the month. The fire chief also mentioned to the council that the tanker truck was in need of repairs to the tank. The council approved a motion to look into offers for a new Poly tank for the truck. In other council news, the council welcomed new council member Jodie Been. Been sat in during the meeting and will be sworn in soon.
Trini Harper representing the planning commission made mention of areas of clean up in the city that needs to be addressed as well as promoting the upcoming Christmas Parade on December 3rd at 6:00pm.
Lee Webb advised the city of several legislative matters that might have an effect on the city in the upcoming session. Webb also brought the council up to date on the future of GIF funding for the next quarter that will be used to purchase a new city sign for City Hall.
In old business, the council continued discussions on purchasing new parking structure to be placed behind city hall. After discussing the matter in depth, the council agreed unanimously on a 24×55 building that will have three closed bays and two open bays. The council also approved the purchase of gravel to be laid at the site of the parking structure.
The council also approved the motion to have mulch delivered in the area of the new playground equipment at the park.
In new business the council approved a $40.00 Christmas bonus for the volunteer firefighters.
In closing, Mayor Stevens proposed a study session for salaries to be held the next week.