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MMS Students Support Troops with Care

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1:24 pm

The students at Mansfield Middle School are currently preparing care packages to mail to our active military over seas. If you would like to help with this, please send the items to school with your child. If each student were to donate one or two items, it could help fill the boxes.

Items needed:
Travel size: toiletries, toothbrush, paste, floss, cotton swabs, razors, lip balm, baby wipes

Baggies, hand warmers, sunglasses, cotton socks (100% cotton not cotton blend, fingerless gloves, hats, reading material, AA or D batteries, disposable camera, phone cards, Frisbees, foam basketballs, hacky sacks, cards, yo-yos, reading material, crossword puzzles

Power drinks, meal enhancers (individual, salt, ketchup, mustard, relish, hot sauce), quick protein (energy bars, beef jerky, summer sausage)

Snacks (chips, pretzels, nuts)

Candy/gum (no chocolate that could melt)

With each box costing $16.75 to mail, you could donate to help with postage, if in case you’re unable to find time to provide the above mentioned items, or you could sponsor a box yourself. Students are also allowed, and encouraged to decorate their sponsored box, as well as make cards for the care packages.

For more information, or to receive your box, please contact Renea Bryan, MMS Business Teacher, or Kasi Carter, Literacy Lab Teacher, who can help with further instructions, and to provide the sponsor box.

Carter stated, “We appreciate any and all support we receive, and I know the soldiers do too!”

Walker Awarded Municipal Clerk Certification

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Pictured (Left to Right), ACCRTA President, Barbara Blackard, Mansfield Recorder / Treasurer, Becky Walker, Robert Walker, and Mallory Walker.
Last nights Mansfield City Council meeting had a special meaning to Becky Walker, who graciously accepted her certification as a Municipal Clerk from ACCRTA President, Barbara Blackard.
Walker routinely travels to multiple events, and institutes each year, where she positions herself to understand, and learn what other towns are doing in their efforts to promote their communities to outside interests such as business, guests, and attractions.
For those of you who know Becky, it’s easy to understand her heart is focused on Mansfield, it’s residents, and the surrounding communities. Not only does she work tirelessly for the greater good of our town, but her, and Husband Robert Walker are instrumental in the renovation of the Dixie Theatre, the Annual Bluegrass Fest, and the Mansfield Christmas Parade, just to name a few.
A lot of what Walker does goes unseen by the public due to her unselfish nature. Her humility, and community focused demeanor brightly shows in what she accomplishes for Mansfield as a whole.
Congratulations Becky on a job well done.

bw2 — Barbara Blackard, ACCRTA President, presents Mansfield Recorder / Treasurer, Becky Walker with a Municipal Clerk Certification. Congrats Becky!

Mansfield City Council, September

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8:57 am

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The Mansfield City Council held their regularly scheduled meeting, Thursday, September, 15th at Mansfield City Hall. In attendance were the City Council members – Georganna Mabry, Dave Johnson, Nathan Sterling, Beverly Lyons, Rick McDaniel, and Sheri Hopkins, Mansfield Recorder / Treasurer – Becky Walker, Mansfield Mayor – Larry Austin, and Mansfield Fire Chief – Stephen Haysmer, as well as a many citizens, and business owners of our area.
With an agenda focusing on the Taylor House, and the resignation of Public Works Director, the meeting started with welcoming special guest Barbara Blackard, ACCRTA President, who presented Mansfield Recorder / Treasurer, Becky Walker with her recent accomplishment of Municipal Clerk Certification.

bw2 — Barbara Blackard, ACCRTA President, presents Mansfield Recorder / Treasurer, Becky Walker with a Municipal Clerk Certification. Congrats Becky!

The meeting was postponed for 5 minutes so friends, family, and media could take pictures of Becky Walker receiving her award.
Council unanimously accepted the minutes.
As of September 2nd, Arnold Elmore resigned as Public Words Director.
City employee, Leroy English recently passed away. Mr. English will be missed, as he was a valued member of the community, and well respected City of Mansfield employee.
Mansfield Police Department : Police Chief Boyd Farmer was on vacation.
Mansfield Public Works Department : No report
Mansfield Fire : Chief, Stephen Haysmer reported that they have responded to (3) fires, assisted NW Scott County on Abbott road, an illegal burn, and a grass fire on Frasier road. Everyone was safe, and got the fires under control quickly.
No report, or updates from City Attorney.
Mansfield Recorder / Treasurer, Becky Walker thanked the council for her ability to travel to the institute, where she was awarded a scholarship to be able to attend an no cost to the city.
Regarding the focus on the Taylor House, in their last Council meeting, the topic of the attached sewer system plays an important role in the potential listing of the property to be sold as commercial, or residential. Mayor Austin reported that an appraisal came back with appraising the property at $92,000. That appraisal included the current sewer system.
The current state of remodeling the Mercy building in downtown Mansfield was reported as Electricity, HVAC, and plumbing have all been completed, with a possible (3) weeks before moving in could be started.
The looming issue of the current sewer setup was discussed. Questioning, whether to install a septic tank, cut off sewer current connection, or leave as is for the new owner, City Attorney, Matt Ketchum stated “sell the property as is.”
Motion was made to sell the Taylor property as-is with the new owner to deal with the adjoining owner regarding the septic system.
Mayor Austin addressed the Council with the question, “We’re being asked to pay overtime pay Arnold Elmore from Jan 2014, to Aug 2016. What’s your pleasure regarding this issue?” “Do we have anything on file stating that we have to pay?” asked a council member. Mayor Austin replied “I’m not sure”
Motion made to “Pay Arnold Elmore for his overtime while at City Council meetings.” Council unanimously agreed.
Motion made to remove 3 names from the fire dept. Council unanimously agreed
Motion to hire Steven Haysmer as a fire fighter. Council unanimously agreed
Motion was made to go into executive session at 7:40pm. Council returned to regular session at 8:37pm
A. Motion made to accept the resignation of Arnold Elmore. Council unanimously agreed
B. Motion made to accept the recommendation of William Mason as City Works Director position. Council unanimously agreed
C. Motion made to hire Ken Swilling as a part-time meter. Council unanimously agreed
In new business, the council was addressed with an update on the Dixie Theatre restoration project. Bids will be accepted next Tuesday at City Hall at 10:00am, where basic elements such as plumbing, electric, HVAC will be addressed with this work.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55pm.

Mansfield First Baptist Church Hosts “5th Quarter”

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1:10 pm

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Following the Mansfield vs. Lincoln Football game at Tiger Stadium tomorrow night, Mansfield First Baptist Church will host a “5th Quarter” in their Family Ministry Center at 405 East Center Street.
The event will be for local youth (7th-12th grades), starting at approximately 10:00pm.

MFBC Hosts Horseshoe Tournament & BBQ

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Mansfield First Baptist Church will host a Horseshoe Tournament & BBQ this Sunday, September 18th, at 405 East Center Street.
The Horseshoe Tournament will begin at 4:00pm, with BBQ being served at 6:00pm.
The public is welcomed, and invited to attend. Bring a partner for the Horseshoe Tournament, or one can be provided.

Whistle Stop Potatoes

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11:43 am

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Original arrticle, shared via Southern Plate | LINK

The only things you need are some ‘taters, corn meal mix, and seasoned salt…

To make this, peel and cube your potatoes. Place them in a bowl and sprinkle corn meal over them. I’m using about 1/2 cup of corn meal here but you just use as much as you need based on how many potatoes you have. I also use a tablespoon of seasoned salt. Stir this up to coat the potatoes.
Fill a deep skillet with cooking oil (I’m using vegetable oil) to a depth of about 1/2 an inch. Let this heat up over medium high heat until oil is hot enough to fry in. To test this, I just sprinkle a wee bit of corn meal over the oil and if it bubbles then I know the oil is hot enough. Before adding potatoes, reduce heat to medium. Add potatoes to hot oil and cook, stirring often, until potatoes are lightly browned and tender.
Once they have reached the desired level of browning that you want, remove to a paper towel lined plate or bowl (we usually use a bowl) to serve.

Hackett Focuses on Emergency Education

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11:55 am

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The City of Hackett has taken an educational approach to informing their residents on the elements that make up a good neighborhood watch program, and the effectiveness of how to properly report suspicious activity.
Hackett Police Chief, Darrell Spells stated “When I took this position, I wanted to incorporate certain community elements, and the neighborhood watch was one of them.”
With its first meeting back in July, Spells wanted this meeting to focus on educating citizens on several elements that play a vital role into assessing a situation, and how to determine if it’s an emergency, or non-emergency.

hackett2 — Chief Spells displays a video from an actual 911 call showing the radio traffic from law enforcement during a felony stop. The relevance of the video was to show the public what officers do behind the scenes illustrating their location to dispatch, and to fellow officers. ALL information is relevant, and extremely specific.

hackett3 — Renee Nichols, Communications Coordinator for Sebastian Co. Sheriff’s Office, thoroughly discusses the key elements as to what a 911 dispatcher goes through to assess each, and every call. Again, it’s all in the details.

Nichols stated the core motto to law enforcement is “When you need us, we will come!”
Listening to another 911 example, with the relay between the dispatcher, and the person making the call, it’s readily apparent that you will most likely act differently in a stressful situation. Not remembering simple things such as your name, and address, or realizing the rate at which you are talking.
What the 911 dispatcher needs to know:
– Who did it? / What’s your emergency?
– What was done? (Assessing the situation)
– Where did it happen? (Location)
– When did it happen?
– Why (if you know)?
They will also ask your name, your phone number, your address, and anything else YOU think is important.
Nichols illustrated to the attendees multiple aspects of what is an emergency call, and what is not. Several possible scenarios that she has personally witnessed was discussed to dissect such a call, on both sides of the emergency, and non-emergency side.
ALL emergency calls within Sebastian County should go through the 911 dispatcher. Non-Emergency should go the 479-783-1051 number.
One important topic was how technology plays a vital role in emergency calls. “Trust me, what you see on TV is not how it happens. We have to take in a lot of unknown variables to each call” noted Nichols.
She went on to say that if you have any health condition in which could incapacitate yourself during a potential emergency, registering through Smart 911 is a great idea. By registering your information, housing, and pertinent information, a profile is created and can be accessed during an emergency call.
Thank you Chief Spells for your commitment to our community, and organizing this neighborhood watch program in Hackett. Thank you Renee Nichols for giving us information that we all can use to be more educated, and keep things safer for our families.

Community Comes Together for Mourton

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11:17 am

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Pictured (Left to RIght) Greenwood Police Officer RJ Whitworth, Brooke Whitworth, and Michelle Cox stand outside the Greenwood Walmart in support of Greenwood Police Officer, Josh Mourton who was recently diagnosed with colon cancer, and is currently undergoing treatment.

As you approach the tent that stands in front of the Greenwood Walmart, you can’t help but notice the banner hanging from a table that states, “Josh Mourton has been there for us now let’s be there for him.” Those words are meaningful, and true. We ALL can do our part to support Officer Mourton.

Family, and friends of the Mourton family, and Greenwood Police Officers are currently selling T-shirts, “Support the Blue” flags, wristbands, decals, and other items to help raise funds that will go directly to Mourton’s hospital bills.

PLANNED TENT LOCATIONS to SUPPORT JOSH MOURTON
Today, and tomorrow at the Greenwood Walmart
Friday night, Greenwood vs. Alma football game at Smith Robinson Stadium in Greenwood
Saturday afternoon, Waldron Fairgrounds
Saturday morning, Yard Sale on the Greenwood Square

Brooke Whitworth, one of the many Mourton volunteers, and wife of Greenwood Police Officer Whitworth, stated “We’ve seen an amazing level of support. This is just one amazing aspect of living in a community that cares. We will have a new shipment of shirts with multiple styles and colors available very soon.”

There is also a benefit raffle for an Diamondback DB-15. 223 (Grand Prize), a Ruger .243 rifle (2nd prize), and Arkansas Razorback tickets, bean bag toss game, and Razorback chest (3rd prize). Tickets can be purchased at the Greenwood Police Dept, or where ever the “Support Mourton” tent is located.

Editor’s Note: RESIDENT PRESS supports you Officer Mourton. God Bless you, and may He lay His healing hand upon you. Thank you Officer Whitworth, Brooke, and Michelle for volunteering your time, and supporting Officer Mourton.

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Tigers Fall to Pirates with a 40-20 loss

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The Tigers traveled North last Friday night to face the Pirates of Greenland in their second game of the season. With a young team, literally taking shape in the final days before school started, the Tigers are making progress, and showing some positive attributes that will carry them into week three.
Coach Bentley stated, “We still have a ways to go. We have to be able to run the football more effectively. Defensively we have to stop giving up the big play and tackle better. We have to go back and polish up some issues on our special teams.”
One of our biggest problems the Tigers have right now is protecting the football in crucial situations Bentley added, “The offense was clicking at times specifically in the first half and I thought we did a good job of taking what the defense was giving us. In the second half we did a better job of defending the deep ball and did not allow a score, we played the edge much better as a unit. The biggest thing for us is increasing our football IQ and awareness every week. We are making progress.
Congratulations to #10 Jason Mcalister (overall), #15 Brennan James (offensive), #74 Jacob Smith (defensive) and #13 Dohee Kim (special teams) for being selected the Mansfield Football Players of the Game. (Provided by MAXpreps.com)
The Tigers will host Lincoln this Friday night at Tiger Stadium.

Benefit Ranch Rodeo Supports Local Youngster

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When a family experiences hard times, a community pulls together. When it involves a young child, we all have a responsibility to do what we can to ensure that family, and the child is supported, and looked after. This is about family.

Dallie Rae Lucas was born August 25, 2016, weighing only 1 pound, and 4 ounces. Dallie, and her family needs your help, and support for expenses as she stays in a Little Rock hospital until she gets stronger, and can come home to Wister, Oklahoma.

This Friday night, at Ragsdale Arena in Waldron, Arkansas, MItch Rogers has organized a benefit “Ranch Rodeo” where all proceeds will go to the Lucas family. Donations will be accepted, and NO ADMISSION will be charged for the event. Concessions will be available.

1st Place – Handmade Buckles by Wild Western Silver

2nd Place – Handmade Knives by H2C Knives

3rd Place – Tooled Tally Books by Let’R Buck Leather

Cowboy Scramble (Pen one, Tie one, Load one) – (4) Man Teams, $50 per man

Pick One, Draw One – (2) entry limit, (4) runs for $100 (Books close at 7pm Sharp)

Come out and support Chad, Melissa, and Baby Dallie.

For more information, please call Mitch Rogers at (918) 413-0558

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