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Waldron School Board Meets

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The regular monthly meeting of the Waldron School Board was held in the Central Office Building Monday, July 11, 2022; at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were Tammye Sherrill, Clay Woodall and Konnor McKay. Board members Mac Davis and Angela Hunsucker were not present. Others present were Superintendent Daniel Fielding, Misty Owens, Chris Lipham, Ken Landon, Kim Solomon, Zack Taylor, Keith Brigance, Randi Hickman, Ryan Walker, Tonya Cluck, Darla Jeffery, Michael Galinato, Kristi Sigman and Toni Dozier.

President Sherrill called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.

Mrs. Sherrill welcomed everyone.

Mr. Konnor McKay began the meeting with a word of prayer.

Mr. Clay Woodall led the Pledge of Allegiance.

A motion was made by Clay Woodall and seconded by Konnor McKay to approve the Consent Agenda items: A) Approval of the June 13^t^h and June 23^rd Minutes; B) Approve Financial Reports and Expenditures; C) Approve Purchase Order to ITSAVVY (pending ESSER approval); D) Approve Purchase Order to Scott County Hardware; E) Approve ASBA Invoice for Property and Vehicle Insurance; F) Approve ADE Statement of Assurances for Programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Motion carried 3-0.

A motion was made by Clay Woodall and seconded by Konnor McKay to keep the School Board Officers as they are currently. Motion carried 3-0.

A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Clay Woodall to give permission for the district to purchase fuel as needed at the lowest cost. Motion carried 3-0.

A motion was made by Clay Woodall and seconded by Konnor McKay to approve the proposal to pay extracurricular activities sponsors and coaches a flat rate of $25 per trip. Motion carried 3-0.

A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Clay Woodall to approve the ASBA policy recommendations and updates. The following policies are recommended for approval: 3.1, 3.17, 3.19, 3.26, 4.5, 4.11, 4.27, 4.45, 5.2, 5.26, 5.26.1, 5.28, 6.1, 7.5, 7.16, 7.17.2, 7.23, 8.13, 8.20, 8.45. Motion carried 3-0.

A motion was made by Clay Woodall and seconded by Konnor McKay to approve the classified salary schedule for skilled Technician/Laborer for 2022-23 SY. Motion carried 3-0.

A motion was made by Clay Woodall and seconded by Konnor McKay to adopt the Waldron Elementary, Middle and High School SLIP (School Level Improvement Plan) for the 2022-23 SY. Motion carried 3-0.

A motion was made by Clay Woodall and seconded by Konnor McKay to adopt each building handbook changes for the 2022-23 SY. Motion carried 3-0.

A motion was made by Clay Woodall and seconded by Konnor McKay to approve the Teacher and Administrator Recruitment and Retention Plan for the 2022-23 SY. Motion carried 3-0.

A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Clay Woodall to hire George K. Landon, Jr. as Computer Technician Level I with 4 years’ experience, modified with 180 days @ 6 hours /day and 66 days @ 8 hours/day, with a hire date of 07-12-2022. Motion carried 3-0.

A motion was made by Clay Woodall and seconded by Konnor McKay to hire George K. Landon, Jr. as a full time bus driver for the 2022-23 SY. Motion carried 3-0.

A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Clay Woodall to hire Ashley O’Dell as a Food Service cook for the 2022-23 SY. Motion carried 3-0.

A motion was made by Clay Woodall and seconded by Konnor McKay to hire Norma Scantling as a Food Service cook for the 2022-23 SY. Motion carried 3-0.

A motion was made by Clay Woodall and seconded by Konnor McKay to transfer Russell Dillon Ward to Coach with the following assignments, for the 2022-23 SY: 7^th Grade Assistant FB, Jr. High Assistant FB, Sr. High Assistant FB, 7^thGrade Track, Jr. High Assistant Track, and Sr. High Assistant Track. Motion carried 3-0.

A motion was made by Clay Woodall and seconded by Konnor McKay to hire Bryce Marek as High School Social Studies and Coach with the following assignments, for the 2022-23 SY: 7^th Grade Assistant FB, Jr. High Assistant FB, Sr. High Assistant FB and Assistant Softball. Motion carried 3-0.

A motion was made by Clay Woodall and seconded by Konnor McKay to hire Shawnee Justice as Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2022-23 SY. Motion carried 3-0.

A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Clay Woodall to hire Cynthia Banta as Custodian for the 2022-23 SY. Motion carried 3-0.

A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Clay Woodall to hire Jeanetta Byford as High School Paraprofessional for the 2022-23 SY. Motion carried 3-0.

A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Clay Woodall to adjourn. Motion carried 3-0.

Meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.

Tigers Football Alive and Well After Dead Period

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Tigers Football Alive and Well After Dead Period

The Mansfield Tiger Junior High and Senior High football teams are looking at the upcoming 2022 with a change in mind. The teams are aiming to buck the system’s status quo of what everyone else does by creating their own identity for the program. They want to start a new standard for Mansfield football. Mansfield started their very first camp of 2022 at Waldron on Tuesday, July 12^th. But why the late start?

Senior QB Fisher Willsey getting ready to let’r rip downfield

While many high school football programs around the state were hitting multiple team camps and 7-on-7’s during the spring and early summer, the Mansfield Tigers were nowhere to be found. The reason for that was by design. Tigers Head Coach, Tim Cothran, decided to take a different approach for Mansfield’s first half of the offseason. Instead of following the crowd, Cothran spent the Tigers time building up the team’s strength, speed, and conditioning while also focusing on polishing up on position techniques. Concentrating on fundamentals while other programs spend time at camps might seem like a gamble to some people, but not to Cothran and his coaching staff. Gamble or not, the Maverick move looked promising at Tuesday’s camp. The Tigers stepped out of the early summer shadows and stole the late summer spotlight in Waldron.

Tyler Turnipseed tucks the ball for a turn-n-burn

Mansfield didn’t play 7-on-7 against random strangers. The Tigers lined up against Waldron and Magazine, two of their annual nonconference opponents. With each program knowing each other quite well, one would figure to see some struggles from the Tigers. Everyone quickly realized though that that was not the case, especially on offense. An impressed Coach Cothran said “Overall I think both our Junior High and Senior High offenses did very well today. All of the quarterbacks looked smooth throwing the ball, our receiving corps ran crisp routes and made some great catches”. One of those great catches was made by sophomore Trey Powell who caught a circus catch from Fisher Willsey. Willsey put the ball to where only Powell could catch it and Powell superhero jumped over a defender to snag the pass. Even with the amazing catch, the overall offense looked so good that Cothran and offensive coordinator Layton Robinson couldn’t think of a single player who stood out the most. “Nobody stood above anyone else because they all did that well” said Cothran. How good were they you ask? Well, it merely took the Tigers offenses an average of three plays per score in their scrimmages. Having a plethora of weapons to threaten opponents within 2022 will be a breath of fresh air for the fans in Red.

Trey Powell shows a Waldron defender how to tap dance

Positive offensive production is always a plus, but as the old saying goes, it’s the defense that wins championships. Although the Tigers showed they have a solid passing game when they had they have the ball, they made sure that no one else had that same advantage. Junior Tyler Turnipseed provided smothering coverage while also swatting away multiple passes. Senior linebackers Reegan Emery, Caleb Collier, and Kindel Noblett shut down any slant and shallow routes over the middle. The Senior High wasn’t the only solid defense as the Junior High crew stepped up big time in the pass defending department. Freshman Alex Hecox intercepted two passes for the Junior High team against Waldron. With Hecox picking off passes, Waldron and Magazine were forced to pull in their routes towards the middle of the field. Just like with Senior High, that was not a good idea for the Tigers opponents. Laying in wait for the Rattlers and Bulldogs were Ethan Martin and Zander Walters who shredded the offenses routes across the middle. “Our defenses did quite well today. There were a couple of missed assignments, but nothing that can’t be easily taken care of. We just need more repetition to make sure we’re getting where we’re supposed to be in certain situations. You can definitely tell that all of these players are willing to go all out to get better” said Coach Cothran.

JR Tiger Alex Hecox playing keep away by snagging an interception

The Tigers showed everyone that they’re a 10 out of 10 in their first 7-on-7. Having multiple skilled athletes to make up both smooth offenses and stolid defenses was something that raised an eyebrow or two in the stands and on the opposing sidelines. Mansfield will continue doing camps through the month of July with six still on the calendar. Three of them will be at Mena, there are two more at Waldron, and one at Hackett. Their next camp will be at Waldron again on Thursday, July 14^th. This time though it won’t a mere 7-on-7. No siree, the next camp will include the beefcakes…the trench warriors…the Hoss’s…that’s right, the linemen will be involved this time.

JR Tiger Logan Newman positioned perfectly for a catch and score

Obituary – Billy “Boney” H. Hunt (1940-2022)

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Obituary – Billy “Boney” H. Hunt (1940-2022)

Billy H. Hunt, better known as Boney, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, July 11, 2022 in Bentonville, Arkansas with his loved ones by his side. Boney was born July 3, 1940 to Steve and Mary Lou (McGarr) Hunt in Waldron, Arkansas. He was 82 years old. Boney was a lifetime member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Waldron. He was actively involved in many activities such as volunteering to help with the food pantry and teaching Sunday School. He loved the Lord and tried to live his life by being an example of strong faith and devotion.

When Boney was younger he enjoyed jogging, coaching little league, and just being active. He loved any and all sports, especially the Razorbacks. He was an avid fisherman. Boney retired from ARDOT after 33 years. He made a lot of friends and people who became family. He was a well rounded gentleman who was widely respected.

Boney leaves behind to cherish his memory, one son John Paul Hunt of Waldron, Arkansas and one daughter, Lisa Hogan and husband Scott of Cave Springs, Arkansas. Poppa Boney will forever remain in the hearts of his grandchildren: Kayla “May” Grigg (Robert), Shantel Hunt, Jeremy Hunt, Mattison May, and three step grandchildren: Mary Claire, Annie and Ryanne. as well as 7 great grandchildren. Boney is also survived by his siblings: Charles (Pat) Hunt of Houston, Texas, Betty (Byron) Puckett of Mansfield, Arkansas, Arthur “Hook” (Billie) of Woodlands, Texas, Sharon (David) Leggett of Camdon, Arkansas, Elizabeth Qualls of Greenwood, Arkansas, Cynthia Hyde of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Troy Hunt (Tracy) of Greenwood, Arkansas and Debra Hunt of Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Boney will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends he loved dearly.

Boney was preceded in the death by his parents, Steve and Mary Lou, and one sister, Mona Thomas.

Boney’s life celebration will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 15, 2022 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Waldron, Arkansas with Pastor Billie Hunt officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas.

Boney’s pallbearers will be Eddie Swisher, Carlton Graham, Kevin Smalling, Scott Hogan, Robert Grigg and Shane Sanderson.

Boney’s visitation will be Thursday, July 14, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

RNN Expanded Sports Coverage to Include Magazine Athletics Starting This Fall

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RNN Expanded Sports Coverage to Include Magazine Athletics Starting This Fall

Resident News Network Sports is proud to announce the addition of Magazine school district sports coverage starting in August! Coverage will include stories in RNN’s new Logan County Edition that is mailed weekly to subscribers. Rattlers fans can subscribe by going to residentnewsnetwork.com and following the links.

Rattlers sports stories will be provided by Jonathan Gipson of Magazine. Gipson, who has extensive sports media experience, will provide both stories and photos during the year. RNN Magazine stories will be published in the print Logan County Edition, as well as on the RNN website and on its social media platforms.

RNN is proud to be the leader in local sports coverage for Logan County and surrounding communities in the River Valley and in Western Arkansas! Thanks to all of our readers, and to the fans of the Magazine community, “Welcome Aboard!” We hope you enjoy reading about your Rattlers in RNN Sports!

Bearcats Sports Coverage Coming to RNN Sports This Fall!

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Bearcats Sports Coverage Coming to RNN Sports This Fall!

As part of Resident News Network’s commitment to local sports coverage, RNN is proud to announce the addition of Booneville Bearcats sports coverage to both its online and Logan County news coverage. Starting this fall, RNN will bring our readers coverage of Booneville sports in our online platform at residentnewsnetwork.com, and to its weekly Logan County Edition that is mailed to subscribers weekly. To subscribe to the Logan County Edition, just go to the Resident News Network webpage and follow the links.

RNN will provide Bearcats coverage in its print edition Logan County weekly paper, as well as on its website and social media platforms starting this fall.

When asked about the new RNN sports coverage in Booneville, the Bearcats’ athletic director, Josh Walker, said, “Booneville is a tradition-rich town with great coaches and athletes. I’m excited for us to partner with Resident News Network to get our athletes more exposure and display their hard work and accomplishments.” And Coach Walker, RNN is excited too about partnering with the Booneville schools to provide local sports coverage for the Bearcats fan base!

RNN is a proud friend and neighbor to the residents of Logan County and its surrounding communities. We are locally focused, and we believe you will love our coverage of local schools, athletes, and coaches throughout the upcoming school year!

Thank you for reading RNN Sports, and we hope you enjoy our expanded coverage!

Scranton Announces Athletics Physicals Deadline for All Student-Athletes for 2022-23 School Year

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Scranton Announces Athletics Physicals Deadline for All Student-Athletes for 2022-23 School Year

The Scranton school district has announced the athletics physicals deadline for all students in their district who wish to participate in scholastic sports for the 2022-23 school year. According to the district’s website, all students must have their athletic physicals completed before the start of the school year in August.

Students and parents can obtain a copy of the athletic physicals form required by the district by going to the Scranton school district website at scrantonrockets.net

According to the school district’s website, “Athletic physicals are being offered at Clarksville Community Health Center by SHS. Athletic physicals done here will be paid for by the district. To schedule an appointment, call 479-668-3282. Parents may opt to have their own doctor do a physical at their own cost. Students may begin scheduling physicals now and must have a new completed physical by the beginning of school. Please upload your physical into your Dragonfly Max account (ass student athletes must have one) or bring it to your coach to be uploaded. The required forms and info on Dragonfly Max can be found here” (on the webpage.)

Scranton High School participates in the sports of baseball, basketball, cheer, cross country, golf, softball, and track. Any athlete in grades 7-12 who desires to participate in any of these sports must have a physical on file with the district.

RNN Sports Proudly Announces Expanded Coverage With Addition of County Line High School Athletics

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RNN Sports Proudly Announces Expanded Coverage With Addition of County Line High School Athletics

Starting this fall, County Line High School fans, parents, and students will be able to follow their favorite teams as part of the newly-expanded sports coverage provided by the Resident News Network. The new County Line coverage will be published on the RNN website (residentnewsnetwork.com) and in the new weekly Logan County newspaper that is mailed to subscribers. Subscriptions to the RNN Logan County Edition are available at the RNN website; just follow the links for more information.

RNN is a locally-focused publication, and we believe that the proud patrons and followers of the County Line School District will enjoy RNN’s coverage of the Indians, Lady Indians, and other school-related news.

So, Indians fans, we hope you enjoy our new coverage!

Paris High School FBLA Receives National Recognition in Chicago

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Paris High School FBLA Receives National Recognition in Chicago

Paris High School FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) students have just returned home from a very successful competition at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Chicago. The students traveled to Chicago on AMTRAK, adding to the uniqueness and experience of going to a national convention. But once the students arrived in Chicago, they made their mark by achieving a top ten national finish, quite an honor for the students and for Paris High School.

Image Credit: Paris High School FBLA Facebook

The Paris students, along with their sponsor, Molly Bennett, had both a very successful and enjoyable trip. Assisting Bennett was chaperone, Jennifer Fields. Images below are courtesy of the Paris High School FBLA Facebook page.

Paris students who won national recognition were:

Sarah Baumgartner and Katelyn Schluterman, 9th place, Business Financial Plan

Presiee Bownman, Reagan Lowery, and Brooke Zimmerman, American Enterprise Project

Devan Cox, Anna Hart, and Hailey Robinson, Local Chapter Annual Business Report

Chloe Moore and Faith Sanders, Partnership with Business

Caroline Fields, Arkansas State Officer

Congratulations to all of the Paris High School FBLA students, and thanks to advisor Molly Bennett and chaperone Caroline Fields for making this memorable trip happen for the Paris students!

The Importance of Having Internet in Rural Areas

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The Importance of Having Internet in Rural Areas

At a certain point, the lines of communication stop, and that’s usually where the urban territories meet the rural parts around the globe. If you live in a rural area, internet access and telephone services are a blessing more than a service. This is the importance of having internet in rural areas.

Staying Connected

The most important thing you can do if you’re distanced from the rest of society is keep in communication with the world. If you’re truly rural, this will be important for everything you do, from buying groceries to getting gas.

The small things might not seem like a huge deal for people who live in town. But when you’re miles away, you’ll want to know the status of everything before heading in. Therefore, ensure you’re investing in only the top-level equipment like an ethernet cable you can use outdoors and indoors.

Remote Opportunities

There aren’t many jobs out in the rural areas of the world. But people who live there can build a living by farming their land. This can be a lavish and lucrative lifestyle if you’re genuinely passionate about it. But most people want more than farming and working in the heat and cold for their career choice.

For those who want more, the internet can provide all kinds of opportunities. All you need to do is put yourself out there with your resume, and someone will likely pick you up, then you’ll be working from home before you know it.

Services Need

You can get many items online, whether ordering something or having something arranged for pick up. Before the internet, you would have to call around places to make things happen or have written documentation before making orders. Now, you can do these things instantly through the click of a button.

This is especially important for individuals with medical needs who need continual access to a pharmacy. They can order everything online and schedule the pickup on the same day. This is also extremely helpful in an emergency if your phone line is having trouble or you don’t have a phone line altogether.

There is a great need for internet access even in the most rural areas. This has been an overview of the importance of having internet in rural areas and why we should ensure that the internet works everywhere.

Summer Heat Wave Poses Health & Safety Risks

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Summer Heat Wave Poses Health & Safety Risks

As local temperatures continue to soar during the hot summer months, special members of our population are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illness that could even lead to death. According to the United States National Weather Service, heat is one of the leading weather-related killers. Each year, the media reports on the tragic deaths of children, elderly, and even pets that result from being trapped in cars and in homes without air conditioning.

According to the National Weather Service, “Heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States, resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year. Heat can be very taxing on the body; check out the heat related illnesses that can occur with even a short period of exposure. Everyone can be vulnerable to heat, but some more so than others. According to The Impacts Of Climate Change On Human Health In The United States: A Scientific Assessment the following groups are particularly vulnerable to heat; check in with friends and relatives who fall in one of these populations, especially if they don’t have air conditioning.

Young children and infants are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illness and death, as their bodies are less able to adapt to heat than are adults.
Older adults, particularly those with pre-existing diseases, take certain medications, are living alone or with limited mobility who are exposed to extreme heat can experience multiple adverse effects.
People with chronic medical conditions are more likely to have a serious health problem during a heat wave than healthy people.
Pregnant women are also at higher risk. Extreme heat events have been associated with adverse birth outcomes such as low birth weight, preterm birth, and infant mortality, as well as congenital cataracts.

It is NEVER safe to leave a child, disabled person or pet locked in a car, even in the winter. If you have a toddler in your household, lock your cars, even in your own driveway. Kids play in cars or wander outside and get into a car and can die in 10 minutes! A reported 25 children died in hot cars in 2020.

Deaths routinely are reported as early as April and tragedies continue into December in southern states. Find out more about how cars can heat up quickly when left in the sun. Information and resources in both English and Spanish from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.”

For more information, interested citizens can go to weather.gov/safety. The website provides important safety-related information that is vital for everyone to be aware of during the extreme heat of summer.

Information Source: National Weather Service Website; weather.gov/safety

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