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Farm Bureau XC All-Stars Compete At Mansfield

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Farm Bureau XC All-Stars Compete At Mansfield

Pictured: Farm Bureau Insurance agency manager Roger Thompson (right) donates a check to Mansfield Athletic Director John Mackey to help offset the cost of hosting the FBRV All-Star Cross Country Meet.

Seven weeks ago a watch list was created to follow cross country’s top small-school runners through the 2020 season. Weekly updates went out within the greater River Valley area until a final list identifying the Top 20 women and Top 20 men was established. Once completed, the generated list served as an invitation for award-winning long-distance runners to migrate to Mansfield for the running of the Farm Bureau River Valley All-Star Meet on November 14.

“A small but intimate event” was the description meet director John Mackey of Mansfield gave the high caliber conclusion to the 2020 cross country season. 

“This race was a very small but powerful affair with some of the most talented small-school runners this area has to offer,” explained Mackey. “Mansfield did it’s best to provide the extra amenities to make this year’s All-Stars feel special.”

Those amenities the Tiger’s head coach referred to came by way of the generosity of 1978 Mansfield alumnus Roger Thompson. Thompson, an agency manager out of Scott County for Farm Bureau Insurance, personally shouldered all of the costs of the awards for this event. In fact, this was the second consecutive season Thompson had been the exclusive sponsor of the All-Star race.

“Roger Thompson has been really good to Mansfield since he graduated,” stated Mackey. “He has always taken an interest in the kids of our community. He has shown that through his service on the school board, refereeing basketball games, and offering financial support to many of our programs.”

Mansfield’s Darby Jones waits in a socially distanced pod for the introduction of the 2020 Farm Bureau River Valley All-Stars

As far as the competition went, the All-Star race lived up to its billing. The competition provided fast and furious fun racing around the perimeter of the Mansfield High School campus. 

Pottsville junior Maggie Gregory won the women’s 5K in a time of 20:44.25. Mena product Logan Meyers won the men’s title at a speedy 17:35.32 over the same distance.

Host Mansfield only had one participant compete in the morning proceedings. Junior Darby Jones qualified as the 17th best runner invited from a pool formulated from 27 different schools through classes 1A through 4A. Jones moved up two spots in the actual rankings when race results were tabulated.

The Lady Tigers had at least two other runners from their class 2A State Runner-up team primed for the All-Star festivities. All-State junior Faith Rainwater and All-District sophomore Jadelynn Wood received invites but were unable to attend.

All-Star Darby Jones of Mansfield crosses the finish in 15th place

Rainwater, who qualified among the top tier All-Stars, ran a qualifying time of 22:55.30 at the state finals. That 8th place state time positioned her as the 12th ranked runner on the final All-Star list.

Wood, a 12th place medalist at the Class 2A state championships, was a provisional qualifier to the FBRV All-Star meet. Her personal best time of 23:53.71 produced at the state meet ranked her Top 24 in the All-Star ratings. As other All-Stars declined the invite due to obligations such as the Arkansas vs. Oklahoma All-Stars, Wood moved into the race day Top 20 roster.

Despite not having two of their top three runners in the hometown event, Mansfield volunteers continued with the proceedings anyway. Former MHS graduate and current Southeastern Oklahoma State University cross country star Megan Rose was one of the many volunteers to serve.

Rose, giving back to the school that helped her earn multi-level awards while in high school, drove the lead 4-wheeler and then passed out the championship awards.

Former Lady Tiger Megan Rose presents Maggie Gregory of Pottsville with the Farm Bureau Champion’s trophy

FBRV race results showed the following Top 10 finishers in the women’s division. (1) Maggie Gregory of Pottsville, (2) Maria Grano of Waldron, (3) Alexis Franklin of Booneville, (4) Lyric Nichols of Clarksville, (5) Paxtin Watts of Hector, (6) Carley Nantze of Dover, (7) Ryleigh Anschutz of Waldron, (8) Piper Koster of Dover, (9) Karsyn Moudy of Pottsville, and (10) McKenzi Stidman.

FBRV race results showed the following Top 10 finishers in the men’s division. (1) Logan Myers of Mena, (2) Baltazar Garcia of Dardanelle, (3) Daniel Sanderson of Clarksville, (4) AJ Post of Ozark, (5) Max Linares of Subiaco, (6) Anthony Gehrig of Subiaco, (7) Skylar Wrinkle of Dardanelle, (8) Ian Moore of Dardanelle, (9) Issac Tedder of Acorn, and (10) Joshua Bowman of Subiaco.

All participants in the Farm Bureau River Valley All-Star festival were awarded commemorative medals and a complimentary uniform top. Before their race, all runners were introduced from socially distanced pods for photo opportunities. 

After the races, the Top 10 women and Top 10 men were awarded additional race medals. Following the awards presentation, all players, coaches, and volunteer staff were served a catered boxed lunch that included chicken wraps, chips, and a cookie.

Current Southeastern Oklahoma State University cross country runner, Megan Rose, presents Logan Meyers of Mena with the men’s Farm Bureau champion’s trophy

Missionary Group Offers Free Service to Community

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Missionary Group Offers Free Service to Community

One Greenwood missionary group has a solitary goal, to help others come closer to Christ.

They are meeting that goal one property, one person, at a time. The Missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints have extended a helping hand to anyone who needs yard work done.

“We can do anything outside,” shared Jessica Applegate. “Including lawn mowing, weed eating, planting flowers, and raking leaves!”

And, they are doing it as a free service. Applegate stated they do not want pay or any donations for their efforts. Many throughout the community are taking advantage of the offer, too. Elderly, disabled, and those who just need an extra hand. They are grateful to the missionaries for their work.

“We started a while ago; service has been an integral part of our church since it was restored in 1830,” added Applegate. That work, according to Applegate, has no end.

Then said I, Lord, how long? And he answered, Until the cities be wasted without inhabitant, and the houses without man, and the land be utterly desolate, -Isaiah 6:11 KJV

If you or anyone you know could use this free service, you can text or call 479-544-2920.

For Paris, the Road to Little Rock and the 3A Football Championship Starts Friday at Eagles Stadium

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For Paris, the Road to Little Rock and the 3A Football Championship Starts Friday at Eagles Stadium

At long last, the state football playoffs begin this week in high school football stadiums across Arkansas. Schools that finished in the top five of their conferences and teams who won play-in games last week will officially begin their quest for playoff runs this Friday. And for the Paris Eagles, the road to Little Rock and the Class 3A championship game begins this week at Eagles Stadium when Paris hosts the Salem Greyhounds from the 3A-2 conference. The playoffs are a one week at a time proposition, and for the Eagles, the only team that matters is the Salem Greyhounds. Any team in the playoffs that looks past an opponent to the next round is endangering themselves to lose and be eliminated from the title chase. Thus the finality of playoff football; one loss, and it is time to clean out your lockers…the season is over. So every team wants to win and survive to play another week, and that will be the mission of the Eagles starting this Friday night.

Photo Credit: Facebook / Salem Greyhounds Football)

The Salem Greyhounds are coached by first year head coach Josh Watson. Watson, a former assistant at Salem, recently returned from a coaching stint on the staff at high school football powerhouse, Hoover, Alabama. Watson has guided the Greyhounds in their first year in Class 3A football. Salem has had previous success at the state playoff level in Class 2A and was picked by Hooten’s Arkansas Football publication to finish fifth in the tough 3A-2 conference. Salem exceeded expectations by finishing fourth and thus earning the four seed from their conference for the playoffs.

The northeast Arkansas community of Salem is approximately 147 miles from Paris in Baxter County, and is approximately three hours and thirty-two minutes by car. The Greyhounds are located near Mountain Home and will have a long trip into Paris on game day. Home field advantage can be significant in the playoffs, and the reward for earning a high seed in conference play is to avoid making long trips during the playoffs.

Salem finished the 2020 season 6-4 overall and 2-3 in their conference. The results of their games in 2020 were:

Salem 34, Walnut Ridge 14 (W)

Salem 46, Dover 0 (W)

Corning 32, Salem 14 (L)

Salem 34, Riverview 8 (W)

Melbourne 41, Salem 22 (L)

Newport 51, Salem 14 (L)

Salem vs. Cross County, Forfeit (W)

Harding Academy 55, Salem 9 (L)

Salem is 10-14 in their state playoffs history, and their last appearance was in 2019 in the Class 2A playoffs. Their playoff history indicates that the Greyhounds will be a tough out in the playoffs in any year.

Salem plays in a very tough conference and played their first year in Class 3A in 2020. But the Greyhounds will come to Paris on Friday with good talent and will be extremely aggressive in their game planning against the Eagles.

Leading the Greyhounds will be their “all everything” wide receiver, Darius Brown. Brown is listed by Hooten’s as 5-8, 161 lbs., and “skies over corners with athleticism and long arms.” Hooten’s also lists Brown as having 4.8 speed and reportedly has been offerred a scholarship from Hendrix College. Brown will line-up both in the offensive backfield and as a wide out on the line of scrimmage.

Greyhounds’ Skilled Position Player Darius Brown is a dynamic player in the backfield and at wide receiver (Photo Credit: Baxter Bulletin)

When I asked Paris coach Tyler Clark what stands out to him after watch video of the Greyhounds, Coach Clark said, “They have a receiver, number 18 (Darius Brown), who can go. He is a really good football player. I think they are good up front. They’ve got a defensive end / tight end that is a stud. He’s every bit of 6’5”; he’s a big kid. Offensively, they are in the “I” formation most of the time. Once in a while they will get into the spread formation. Defensively, they are a four front, play a lot of cover four. So, they are a good football team. They play in a really good conference.”

The Paris defense will be challenged against Salem and their I formation rushing attack and passes to their skill players (Resident Press File Photo)

For the Eagles, a win at home in the first round of the playoffs will result in Paris hosting a second round game on November 27 against the winner of Friday’s contest between Perryville and Greenland. People like me can afford to look ahead, but the players and coaches cannot. Salem, in the famous words of Coach Clark, is this week’s “nameless and faceless opponent”, and the Eagles have to approach this game like they have every game for the past ten weeks. The Salem Greyhounds are the only team that matters, and simply put, it is all over for the Eagles if they do not focus solely on Salem and defeat the Greyhounds.

As an observer of this team for the entire season, the hallmark of the Eagles this year, in my opinion, has been the unselfishness of the team. No player seems to care who plays or how much they play. The only thing that has mattered to this team is winning as a team. And the reward for their unselfishness has been a two seed in the playoffs and a chance to play at home in front of their adoring fans. I believe this team will be 100% focused on Salem and will be ready to fly over the goal posts on Friday when they take the field for a state playoff game. All of the work, all of the sacrifice, and all of their dreams are now coming true, and I believe this special group of Eagles will not take Friday for granted. They will come ready to play, and like they have all season, they will play their hearts out in front of the home fans.

Kickoff Friday is at 7 p.m., and the weather should be perfect for a game that is one of the biggest in program history. The Weather Bug forecast calls for a high of 72 degrees and a low of 55 with no precipitation. Perfect weather for a perfect group of Eagles that have earned the right to play in the state playoffs at home.

Resident Press wishes Coach Clark and the entire Eagles team the best Friday night and throughout the playoffs. And as we have all season, RP will be there to bring you all of the action. A recap of this game will be published on Resident Press on Saturday, and additional photos from the game will be posted on Facebook at Paris Eagles Sports on Saturday night.

See you at Eagles Stadium on Friday night!

City of Hartford Set for Runoff Race for Mayor

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City of Hartford Set for Runoff Race for Mayor

On Tuesday, December 1, the City of Hartford will hold a runoff race between mayoral candidates Richard Hartsfield and Allen Tabor.

According to the Sebastian County Election Commission, Hartsfield needed one more vote to seal the victory. With 107 votes, Hartsfield received half the number of ballots cast. “We thought there might be a provisional ballot and we were hopeful, but there wasn’t one,” the commissioner stated. “He needed 50% plus one to win. So now there has to be a runoff.”

Tabor received 71 votes, or 33.18% and the third opponent, Jesse Keith, received 36 votes, or 16.82%.

“I have a strong base,” shared Tabor. “They let me know that they need me in there to work on my ideas for the town.” Tabor added that he has several pages of ideas he has been working on. “Plans to to deal with situations that will hurt us badly and be to the detriment of the town.”

The City of Hartford is responsible for holding the election and will foot the bill, estimated at $10,794.63.

Due to the cost to the city, Tabor added that he has felt pressured to concede. “I was asked, why don’t you concede? Well, I can’t, I was never taught how to quit…” He went on to add that he has reached out to the Sebastian County Election Commissioner about the cost of the election. “This is a ballpark estimate…and they are trying to reduce the costs as much as possible.”

The Sebastian County Election Commission will meet on Wednesday, November 18, to determine the protocol for early voting. Voting on election day, Tuesday, December 1, will be held at the fire station in Hartford beginning at 7:30 a.m.

Are You Hungry?

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Are You Hungry?

By Tom Brown – Minister, Public Speaker, Radio Personality

The coming of Thanksgiving often brings a focus on food. Even people that are not all that thankful plot and plan on what they will be consuming whether it is in front of the TV, around the family table, or even a special meal out. Can’t you smell the turkey gravy as it pours slowly over the creamy, buttery, mashed potatoes, or taste the tangy bite of cranberry salad as you try to keep it from squirting on your shirt? And how about that smooth pumpkin pie with a slightly crunchy crust to finish off round one? And if you do not have an imagination for the meal, advertisers are more than ready to paint a beautiful picture of the perfectly basted turkey or sugar glazed ham for you.

Hunger for social contact hits some people hard at this time of year, and probably especially so this year. Have you been home alone yearning for communion with friends and family? Are you craving getting ‘caught up’ with the latest adventure from Aunt Rachel while seeing the new scar on her left elbow that she received when she missed sticking the landing on the zip line “by thaaaaat much?” What about looking into Uncle Bob’s sparkling eyes as he regales the family with his step-by-step accounting of the big one that DID NOT get away? Or could it be to finally find out from your grandson just how that new video App is supposed to work on your phone?

For those with full stomachs and social contacts, another hunger can arise. Monday’s are the worst day of the week for the underappreciated worker hungering for affirmation from their stressed-out manager. Is the weighed down student staying after practice to finish a few more drills so he does not let down his dad, his coach, team, or even the whole town? What about attention craving spouse anxiously waiting for a positive sign after working all afternoon attempting to craft the perfect meal?  

Hunger comes in many forms and when we look for earth-bound satiation we are often left wanting. The scrumptious over-indulged Thanksgiving dinner leaves us lethargic and miserable. The excitement of the family gathering can dim with old bitterness arising or emotional wounds being laid bare. Self-worth derived from an employer or spouse can be tenuous, indeed.

Good news! If you truly want all your deepest hungers satisfied, you do have a resource; the Word of God. God said to the Prophet Ezekiel “Son of man, feed your stomach and fill your body with this scroll which I am giving you.” Then I ate it, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth.” (Eze 3:3 NASB) No, eating your Bible will not taste like honey, however regular indulgence in God’s Word will bring about a maturity that will help you master your appetites. For instance, eating is still a work in progress for me. This year I have been more diligent reading the Bible every day. I weigh less right now than I have in over 20 years. I do not think that is a coincidence. God’s Word is good. It is nourishing. It is satisfying. God created you in such a way as to enjoy the taste of good food and at the same time He wants you to be healthy as well. 

As to relationship, you were created to commune with God. When you read the Bible, pray, and listen, you are communicating with God Almighty. The Creator of all that is, was, and ever will be! That is some pretty heady stuff. If you develop a relationship with God, you will never be alone. Jesus knows what it is like to be ostracized, bad-mouthed, and despised. Jesus wants to have a real relationship; He wants you to know and love Him as much as He knows and loves you.

“If God be for us, who can be against us?” (Rom 8:31 KJV) You already have the most powerful cheerleader in the universe on your side. If you look at your work as an offering to the Lord, you will never be left wanting for affirmation. You will always be joyful with a job well done. It has also been my experience that that joyful offering often pays dividends here in the natural world as well. If you have been given athletic, artistic, or whatever kind of talent, and you always put Him first, you will not have the anxiety that this world puts on you. “For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matt 11:30 ESV) He wants joy for you, joy that can only be found in Him.

Are you ready to satisfy your hunger with something eternal? Join me here in coming weeks to learn more about how we can read the Bible through together next year.

What Should I Be Thankful For?

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By Jim Sher

I have to admit the question: “what should I be thankful for?” did not come to my mind nor did I realize it’s importance  until I began my mission with community involvement around 13 plus years ago. I used to think that everything should come around without thinking of the important value of what or how I got them.

During Thanksgiving, we all have things to be thankful for. Some might thank God for giving them for what they have and ask for. Some might thank their parents for raising them to become the people they are today. Some might be thankful for their wealthy family and have no worries about finances. Some might be thankful for their health. The list could go on and on.

I feel that I should celebrate Thanksgiving everyday instead of just one day, the last Thursday of November. My simple logic is that If I can wake up in the morning with a good spirit and healthy body to start my day, that’s what I should be thankful for at first. Next, if I can have food on the table each day, that’s what I should be thankful for. If my community involvement mission has been accomplished at the end of the day, that’s what I should thankful for, for having that opportunity to help others. 

I know that I shouldn’t just be thankful for what my daily life is about, I should also be thankful for the people around me. As far as I’m concerned, without them,  I am nothing.

Life is too short: Being thankful is not enough in life, I should also give my love to others from the bottom of my heart, care for others with passion, help others without asking for anything in return, try to save our mother earth by reducing, reusing, recycling, and NOT littering. All these little things can make a huge difference and impact in everybody’s lives.

Greenwood Advances to 2nd Round

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Greenwood Advances to 2nd Round

The Greenwood Bulldogs welcomed in the West Memphis Blue Devils for round 1 of the 6A High School Playoffs. The Blue Devils finished 2-9 in the regular season while Greenwood enters the post season 10-0.

The first score of the game came with 9:22 left in the first quarter when senior running back Hunter Wilkinson would score on a 5-yard touchdown run. The Bulldogs would carry that 7-0 lead into the 2nd quarter as neither team would score for the remainder of the period.

Scoring would pick up in the 2nd quarter. The Blue Devils briefly tied the game at 7-7 but with 9:43 left in the 2nd quarter, Wilkinson would find the end zone for the 2nd time on a 9-yard rushing touchdown up the middle. Greenwood would regain the lead 13-7.

The Bulldog defense quickly stifled the Blue Devil offense and returned the ball to the offense. With 7:41 left in the 2nd quarter, senior quarterback LD Richmond would find receiver Luke Brewer down the middle of the field for a 34 yard touchdown. Brewer needed yards after the catch in order to score and his speed was too much for the Blue Devil defensive backs as he out ran several defenders virtually untouched and gave the Bulldogs a 20-7 lead.

The Bulldog defense came up big in this 1st round matchup and junior defensive back Colin Daggett was a key contributor. With 5:31 left in the 2nd quarter, Daggett made the Blue Devil quarterback pay on an erroneous throw when he intercepted the pass and took it 23-yards for the touchdown. This appeared to be the moment the momentum shifted and the Bulldog defense was hyped.

The 6A State Champion Lady Bulldog volleyball team recognized for their season accomplishments during the game.

After Daggett gave the Bulldogs a 27-7 lead, Wilkinson would score his third touchdown of the night on a 3-yard touchdown run with just under 2 minutes left in the 2nd quarter. The Bulldogs scored 27 unanswered points in the 2nd quarter and would lead 34-7 at the half.

With less than 2 minutes gone in the 2nd half, the Bulldogs would add to their lead when LD Richmond connects with senior receiver Caden Brown on a 30-yard touchdown throw and catch. The scoring play was a product of senior leadership and discipline. Fans could see Richmond and Brown communicating when the play broke down and Brown would get open in the end zone. The Bulldogs would convert the 2-point conversion to move the lead to 42-7 and trigger the mercy rule, allowing the clock to run continuously for the remainder of the game.

The Bulldog defense continued to hold strong, not allowing West Memphis to score again. The Bulldog offense, however, was not done. Senior running back Ty Moose would showcase his agility with an 11-yard touchdown run with 5:29 left in the 3rd quarter. Greenwood would extend the lead to 49-7.

The West Memphis Blue Devils would not score for the remainder of the game but the Bulldog defense couldn’t help themselves and had another helping of “pick-6”. On the 1st play of the 4th quarter, senior cornerback Tatum Sadler would step in front of pass and take it 60-yards to the house. Sadler wanted to score, and his teammates wanted him to score as every member of that defensive unit followed him to the end zone.

That would be the final score of the game and the Greenwood Bulldogs would win 55-7. LD Richmond would finish 15/18 for 185 yards and 2 touchdowns. Senior Hunter Wilkinson had 20 rush attempts for 119 yards and 3 touchdowns while Luke Brewer would lead the way for the receivers with 5 catches for 74 yards and 1 touchdown.

Greenwood will play host to the Mountain Home Bombers next Friday night at Smith Robinson Stadium for round 2 of the 6A State Playoffs.

Updated bracket after November 13, 2020 games

The Night Fort Chaffee Burned

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The Night Fort Chaffee Burned

By Dr. Curtis Varnell

The entire horizon to the south was glowing and I could hear dozens of sirens in the distance. The news spread quickly through the Lavaca neighborhood where I lived at the time; Fort Chaffee is on fire and burning down. By morning, the row upon row of barracks- the area we natives viewed as the Fort- were no more. Chimneys, looking like dozens of blackened fingers, were all that remained. Smoke rose from smoldering mounds of debris, remains of the vibrant camp that once stood at the edge of Fort Smith.

Fort Chaffee was established as a 70,000 acre military training base in 1941 and the first soldiers arrived there for training on December 7, 1941; the same day Pearl Harbor was bombed. It took only sixteen months to build the entire base.  During the war, hundreds of soldiers received basic prior to being shipped to Europe or the Pacific to wage World War 11. It also served as a prisoner of war camp for more than 3,000 Germans captured during the war. 

After the war, the Fort continued to function as a training area- primarily for artillery and tank training. During that time, potato hill near Charleston was a favorite practice target and many of us grew up trying to determine if the noise we heard was an approaching thunder storm or military maneuvers going on twenty miles away.

Probably the most memorable event that occurred at Fort Chaffee occurred in 1958 when young rock star Elvis Presley received his military haircut in building 803. Fort Chaffee has also served as the primary housing for refugees on three occasions.  The first was in 1975 when the Vietnamese refugees arrived, the last when refugees from Hurricane Katrina arrived.  The most controversial refugees were the more than 25,000Cuban refugees who arrived in 1980 and disrupted life in the region by rioting and blocking highway 22.  A few of my neighbors offered to handle the problem for the government only to be refused. Eventually, troops had to be called in to quite the rebellion and Chaffee became close to a prison as the refugees were processed. 

Less well known is the fact that Chaffee was a film site for Biloxi Blues, the Tuskegee Airmen, and A Soldier’s Story.

In 1995, the federal government decided to close Fort Chaffee except of military training and in 1997, the land was turned over to the Arkansas National Guard. Seven thousand acres was turned back to the local redevelopment authority- much of this area being the hundreds of buildings that once occupied the site. It is ironic that some of the new business and homes established in this process cost more than the one million three hundred fifty thousand dollars that the government paid the many people who were displaces when Chaffee was built.

Driving by the Fort today, one little recognized the life and stories it once held.  The fire I witnessed, January 28, 2008, destroyed more than destroyed more than 150 buildings and 100 acres of land. Subsequent fires in 2011 and 2014 destroyed dozens more. Factories, a college, and row after row of housing stand where a Fort once existed. 

No more manned gate houses, no more soldiers drilling, no more troops lounging outside every store in Barling and Fort Smith.  The tremendous sounds I hear in the distance; I guess a thunderstorm is coming in from the west.

Area Schools See Increase in COVID-19 Cases

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Area Schools See Increase in COVID-19 Cases

As community COVID-19 cases are on the rise, so are the number of quarantined, and positive cases within area school districts.

As of Friday, November 13, the Mansfield School District had three positive cases and 70 quarantined for being probable close contacts. According to District Superintendent Joe Staton, “it is the highest we have seen, however, it is close to what other districts are experiencing.” He added, at this point it is too early to tell if the district will pivot from in-classroom to online learning.

In Hackett, the district is reporting four students and three staff in quarantine at the elementary, and 22 students and one staff member in quarantine at the high school. Two students at the high school are confirmed positive cases.

The Waldron School District is seeing comparable numbers. “Waldron Public Schools continues to work toward keeping our schools and community safe during this pandemic,” shared District Superintendent Daniel Fielding. “As of this moment our entire school district has nine positive cases. This number is very low when taking into consideration that the school district has just under 2,000 total students and staff in pre-k-12 grade.  When a positive case is identified we very quickly work with the department of health to determine if other individuals require a quarantine period. Individuals who are quarantined are not positive cases, this seems to sometimes confusing for some. In fact the percentage of individuals quarantined who ultimately develop into a positive case is very very low. We will continue to take all precautions, and will continue our diligence with cleaning and disinfecting our facilities throughout this challenging time and beyond.”

All three districts continue to work hard protecting and educating our most precious commodity, our children, our future.

Ways You Can Show Your Gratitude To Veterans

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Ways You Can Show Your Gratitude To Veterans

Military servicemen are highly respected for the sacrifices they make and their dedication to the country. These brave men and women have donated their time and lives as an investment in the safety of the nation and the people who live in it. If you ever wanted to give back to them in any way, here are some the best ways you can show your gratitude to veterans.

Visit Memorial Parks

Visiting veteran memorial parks is a great way to not only pay your respects to the veterans, but a great way to educate yourself on the military’s history. This allows you to obtain a better understanding of what veterans have done for the nation and recognize the veterans that paid the ultimate sacrifice. Your gratitude will be more meaningful if you take the time to understand a little more about what veterans have gone through.

Create Care Packages

If you would like to direct your gratitude towards the men and women still currently serving, a care package is a popular and effective way to remind those serving that the people they protect are thinking of them. Little snacks like beef jerky or necessities such as socks are greatly appreciated by service members.

Give a Gift

If there’s a veteran in your life, a more personal option than a care package is a gift. Luckily, there are gifts tailored towards veterans to help you find something that is not only meaningful, but you can be confident your veteran will love. This small gesture will show your appreciation while reminding your veteran they are loved and recognized for their service.

Volunteer Your Time

If you’d prefer a more active option, a good way to volunteer your time is through Veteran Affairs. Veteran Affairs is a government program that aids veterans in acquiring healthcare, benefits for financial assistance, and burial and memorial services. Volunteering with Veteran Affairs will also save the program money that is then re-invested into funding research towards aiding veterans with PTSD.

Military Discounts

If you run a business, and can afford it, another small way to show your support for veterans is by offering a military discount. It’s one of the more common ways you can show your gratitude to veterans because it leaves a lasting impression of your support with just a humble discount. Much like a small “thank you,” these simple acts are enough that many veterans will be moved by just the acknowledgement.

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