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Obituary- Lellon Clovis Manley (1944-2020)

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Obituary- Lellon Clovis Manley (1944-2020)

Lellon Clovis Manley of Parks, Arkansas passed from this life, Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in Parks, Arkansas with his beloved by his side. Clovis was born September 28, 1944, in Centerpoint, Arkansas near Nashville to Lida Manley and Lallah Joe (McCollum) Manley. He was 75 years old.

As a young man, Clovis traveled with his family and lived in several states and has close friends everywhere. Clovis was a certified diesel mechanic and was very good at what he did. He was a loving family man. He raised his own children and many more who passed through his home. He could be found sharing his love for restoring old cars with his kids or traveling with them on vacation. He was quite proud of winning the Arkansas record for the biggest buck in 1974. Clovis also loved to fish. With the many things Clovis enjoyed, his passion was playing the drums. Along with his talented music comrades, they performed in Branson at “The Sho’ Nuff Country Show”. He was definitely entertaining, and he loved to make people laugh. Clovis embraced life, and he was the personification of wit, creativity and diversity. He was always up to trying something new and sharing those experiences with his best friend and companion Mary.

Clovis leaves behind to cherish his memory, his life partner, Mary Williams of the home, children: Karen Manley of Umpire, Arkansas, Kent Manley of Umpire, Arkansas and Bob Williams of Parks, Arkansas. His love will forever remain in the hearts of his grandchildren: Jesse Ray Sims and Katelyn Mariah Rounsaville and one great grandchild, Raeleigh Faith. Clovis is also survived by one niece, Serida Bradley. Clovis will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including a host of friends, neighbors and loved ones.

Clovis was preceded in death by his parents Lida and Lallah Manley, the mother of his children, the love of his life, Joan Gail (Kesterson) Manley, one brother Phil Manley, one sister Lida Joe (Manley) Steed and one brother in law Gerald Steed.

A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced. Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Lellon Clovis Manley, please visit our floral store.

Hartford City Council to Meet in Special Session

Tammy Teague

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Hartford Mayor Larry Hall resigned his position, effective Wednesday, July 1.

The Hartford City Council met in a special meeting on Thursday evening, July 2 at 6 p.m. The council voted to meet again in a special meeting on Tuesday evening, July 7 at 6 p.m.

At that time, the council is expected to vote on a proclamation to add the mayor position to the ballot for the November 3, 2020 election.

Hartford City Recorder/Treasurer Judy Adair will serve as interim mayor.

Former Razorbacks QB Brad Taylor to Head List of Razorbacks Appearing on July 7 Sports Brew Show

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Former Razorbacks QB Brad Taylor to Head List of Razorbacks Appearing on July 7 Sports Brew Show

Razorbacks fans will not want to miss next Tuesday’s special edition of The Sports Brew Show! The July 7th special edition will feature live interviews with former Razorbacks Brad Taylor, Grant Freeman, and Ron Trusty. If you have been a Razorbacks fan you will not want to miss this special show.

Hogs quarterback Brad Taylor led the Razorbacks offense from 1981-84 after being recruited from Danville High School. After sharing playing time early with former quarterback Tom Jones, Taylor proceeded to eventually become the all-time leading passer in Arkansas history with 4, 802 yards. One of the most notable games Taylor played was in 1981 at Texas A&M when he led a 91-yard scoring drive late in the game to secure a 10-7 win over the Aggies. The Hogs were ranked 13th in the nation entering the game at College Station.

Grant Freeman (Photo Credit: Wesley Hill/Arkansasrazorbacks.com)

Grant Freeman, who played his high school football at Paris High School, committed to the Razorbacks on February 2, 2006. He was a member of the Paris graduating class of 2007. Freeman, 6’7″, 307 lbs., played offensive tackle for the Razorbacks. Freeman worked his way up with the Razorbacks from being a player that the Hogs really didn’t count on in the beginning to becoming a starter in the SEC with Arkansas. But Freeman was not the only former Eagle to don the cardinal and white at Arkansas.

Razorback Ronnie Trusty played offensive line at Arkansas from 1977-81. Most notably, Trusty was a starter in 1980 and 81 and played in the famous “fog bowl”, or the Gator Bowl on December 31, 1981 (Photo Credit: Youtube.com)

Paris Eagle Ronnie Trusty played for the Razorbacks under former head football coach Lou Holtz from 1977-81. Due to an injury of starter Phillip Moon in the second half of the 1980 season, Trusty moved into a starting position on the Hogs offensive line where he played there for the remainder of the season and later became a starter for the entire 1981 season. Starting for a Razorbacks team that was loaded with All-American and All-Southwest Conference players, Trusty started on an offensive line that also included Jay Becquette, Charles Ginn, Steve Korte, and Alfred Mohammad. That line led the way for All-American tailback Gary Anderson and eventually ended the season in the Gator Bowl against North Carolina. In one of the most bizzare college games ever played, the famous “fog bowl” was played on national television in nearly zero visibility conditions.

So Hogs fans, don’t miss Tuesday’s show and these three outstanding Razorbacks as they tell stories of their experiences playing at the University of Arkansas. Just go to thesportsbrew.net on Tuesday, July 7, 4 p.m.!

We’ll see all of you Arkansas fans on Tuesday!

Low Area Census Rates Detrimental to City Growth

Tammy Teague

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Low Area Census Rates Detrimental to City Growth

On July 1 the U.S. Census Bureau resumed in-person interviews for ongoing surveys. Participation rates in some of our coverage areas remain low.

What exactly does this mean? Lack of participation and not being counted is detrimental to the growth of cities and communities. Additionally, it affects schools and resources.

Everyone is encouraged to participate in the census, and it is of utmost importance. You can go online today, it only takes a few moments!

Here is a look at the self reporting numbers in our area as of today, July 2, 2020:

Hackett Schools Announce Plan for Upcoming Year

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Tammy Teague

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Hackett Schools Announce Plan for Upcoming Year

On Wednesday, July 1, Hackett School District Superintendent Edward Ray released the following regarding the upcoming school year:

Dear Hackett School District,

Current information coming to schools are we will start school in August as planned. Any decisions regarding closure of facilities, methods of delivering instruction through “blended learning” or “remote learning” will be local decisions. Policies regarding the use of masks that are stronger than what is specified by the Arkansas Department of Health will also be local decisions. Many districts have surveyed their parents about decisions for this coming school year. We are intentionally waiting until later in the month to survey our parents, but we will do so later in July. Our decision to wait is because guidance is fluid and people’s intentions change frequently. Any survey results we get today could likely be much different as we get closer to school starting in August and we want our data to be more accurate.

As I stated in the previous letter, we take the quality of education and the safety of our students and staff very seriously. I provided more details about this fall in the previous letter, but I wanted to review some important items regarding current or upcoming events and a few things we are doing to help keep our students safe when we return to school.

REVIEW OF IMPORTANT ITEMS
Announcements
If you haven’t done the 2020 census yet, please do so at “https://2020census.gov”
Our summer food program stopped June 26th, but our school is helping with a food bank service on Wednesdays. We are providing this as a public service but, it is NOT affiliated with the school.
Per survey results, we have planned our 2020 graduation on August 8th. Details coming soon.
If and how sports will occur this fall, if they occur, is still filled with questions. We do not know anything we can tell you at this time other than we are preparing to have fall sports. Any decisions regarding cancellation or restrictions will be made above the school’s level.
Safety
We will be placing hand sanitizer in practical areas of campus.
We have placed at least one water bottle filling stations in most buildings around our campus.
When possible, we will be disinfecting areas after groups of students leave an area.
We will follow guidelines by the Department of Health for schools regarding the use of masks.
It is unlikely that 7th through 12th grade students will use lockers this year based on guidance.
We know you have many questions. Rest assured we are planning and preparing to offer each student a quality education and lower the risk of exposure to Covid-19 for students and staff. Feel free to contact your principals or my office with questions. Whatever school looks like this August, I know Hackett School District will be providing a great education opportunity to our students.

Sincerely,
Edward E. Ray, Superintendent

Three Greenwood Students Named UAFS Academic Excellence Award Winners

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Tammy Teague

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Top students from 42 academic programs at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith were given accolades for their work this fall, earning Academic Excellence Awards from the university.

Each year the Academic Excellence Awards honor students who have shown exceptional dedication in the classroom as nominated by UAFS faculty members.

Recipients of the 2019-2020 awards and their fields of study are:

Alma:
Michael J Dahlem II, computer graphic technology
Kallie Dean, elementary education K-6

Arkadelphia
Christopher L. Brown, applied science

Barling
Karman Biggs, biology

Booneville
Alyssa Michelle Adair, nursing (BSN)
Bailie Murphy, business administration.
Alexa Taylor, marketing
Riley Nicole Taylor, psychology

Colorado Springs, Colorado
Rebecca D. Greer, criminal justice

Eureka Springs
Corinna Campbell-Green, social work

Fort Smith
Tristan Makalah Harris, rhetoric and writing
Daniella Andrea Infante, Spanish
Stephanie Jurczyk, international business
Jennie Vansana Keohacksa, electrical engineering technology
Zabdiel Montes Natividad, music education – instrumental
Golden Mulkey, English with teacher licensure 7-12
Patricia Hurtado Perez, mathematics with teacher licensure 7-12.
Chris Willhite, office management technology
Courtney Yandell, imaging sciences

Greenwood
Sheldon Vargas, finance
Taylor Daggett, graphic design
Rachel Wilbanks, history with social studies teacher licensure 7-12

Judsonia
Letty Perez, surgical technology

Lees Summit
Anna Demmer, media communication

Mena
Kole A. Birtcher, electrical engineering
Michael Aaron Smith, chemistry

Muldrow
Jordan M. Hardwick, history

O’Fallon, Missouri
Mason Elise Patterson, English

Paris
Shirley Jones, organizational leadership

Pea Ridge
Kristin Middleton, biology with teacher licensure

Pearcy
Meghan McDaniel, mathematics

Pocola, Oklahoma
Paige Lokey, theatre

Sallisaw, Oklahoma
Jacen Williams, information technology

Siloam Springs
Jonathan Richard Haggard, studio art

Spring Hill
Connie Worbington, workforce leadership

Van Buren
Jake D. Ball, electronics technology
Joshua Coombes, political science
Kelly R. Hardy, radiography
Brandon L. Loukota, mechanical engineering
Dalton Gage Norris, accounting
Gabriel Priddy, animation technology

West Fork
Mary Elizabeth Andrews, dental hygiene

Smoked Chicken With Garlic Spiced Buttered Noodles

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Tammy Teague

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Smoked Chicken With Garlic Spiced Buttered Noodles

It’s been said that most people in the quarantine will gain an approximate 15 pounds due to boredom and snacking. Some have been searching for new recipes and have gotten busy in the kitchen that had once been retired. At least with gaining a few extra pounds, happiness is being found back at the kitchen table as families have time to gather once again.
Have you been searching for a new dish to try for dinner? With the extra time on our hands and beef being hard to find, why not try this Smoked Chicken with Garlic Spiced Buttered Noodles recipe? It’s a simple recipe that will spark your taste buds.

Ingredients
1 ½ pounds of Smoked cooked Chicken
16 oz box of Penne Pasta
2 Sticks of Margarine
Seasonings to Dash:
Garlic Salt
Lawry’s Season Salt
Slap Yo Momma Seasoning
Cavender’s Greek Seasoning
Italian Seasoning

Directions
This recipe calls for smoke chicken, however you can use a rotisserie chicken from Wal-Mart to make things a lot simpler! Just debone and set aside. If you decide so smoke the chicken, use hickory chips for wood smoking. Next, place 3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast in a disposable metal shallow pan, and add ¼ cup of water. Cover the pan with aluminum foil. Smoke chicken at 200 degrees for two hours or until chicken is completely cooked. Shred chicken and set aside.
Boil noodles according to directions on the box. When draining water from the noodles, leave about ¼ cup of water in pot and add two sticks of margarine. Stir lightly while it melts. Next, add a dash of each seasoning. You want an even amount of each seasoning except the Italian Seasoning. Add three dashes of Italian seasoning. I tend to add a little extra garlic salt as well since it’s my favorite seasoning. Stir seasonings to mix well with your butter sauce. Next, fold in the smoked chicken.
Pair with a slice of garlic bread and a salad, and you’ve got yourself an easy dinner that taste like it’s straight out of a magazine!
Enjoy!

Smoked Chicken With Garlic Spiced Buttered Noodles

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9:43 am

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It’s been said that most people in the quarantine will gain an approximate 15 pounds due to boredom and snacking. Some have been searching for new recipes and have gotten busy in the kitchen that had once been retired. At least with gaining a few extra pounds, happiness is being found back at the kitchen table as families have time to gather once again.
Have you been searching for a new dish to try for dinner? With the extra time on our hands and beef being hard to find, why not try this Smoked Chicken with Garlic Spiced Buttered Noodles recipe? It’s a simple recipe that will spark your taste buds.

Ingredients
1 ½ pounds of Smoked cooked Chicken
16 oz box of Penne Pasta
2 Sticks of Margarine
Seasonings to Dash:
Garlic Salt
Lawry’s Season Salt
Slap Yo Momma Seasoning
Cavender’s Greek Seasoning
Italian Seasoning

Directions
This recipe calls for smoke chicken, however you can use a rotisserie chicken from Wal-Mart to make things a lot simpler! Just debone and set aside. If you decide so smoke the chicken, use hickory chips for wood smoking. Next, place 3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast in a disposable metal shallow pan, and add ¼ cup of water. Cover the pan with aluminum foil. Smoke chicken at 200 degrees for two hours or until chicken is completely cooked. Shred chicken and set aside.
Boil noodles according to directions on the box. When draining water from the noodles, leave about ¼ cup of water in pot and add two sticks of margarine. Stir lightly while it melts. Next, add a dash of each seasoning. You want an even amount of each seasoning except the Italian Seasoning. Add three dashes of Italian seasoning. I tend to add a little extra garlic salt as well since it’s my favorite seasoning. Stir seasonings to mix well with your butter sauce. Next, fold in the smoked chicken.
Pair with a slice of garlic bread and a salad, and you’ve got yourself an easy dinner that taste like it’s straight out of a magazine!
Enjoy!

Not-So-Obvious Things Every Household Should Have

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In every house, you can expect to find certain things: stove, couches, toilets, refrigerators, etc. They are necessary and practical for living, and they’re at the forefront of the mind for most people when they move into a new house. But there are some not-so-obvious things every household should have. They tend to be things that are needed in an emergency but are good to have around all the time.

Carbon Monoxide Detector

Every house comes equipped with smoke alarms, but most don’t have carbon monoxide detectors, especially old ones. A good CO2 monitor will plug into any outlet and warn you and your family of an odorless and colorless killer in your home.

An Evacuation Plan

When an emergency hits, there won’t be time to think about how to get out of the house. Fires in the home will cause panic and lead to poor decisions. Devise and implement an evacuation plan for every room in your house. Map out the best ways to get out of the house and practice doing it. Hopefully, you’ll never need it, but it’s a necessary plan to have.

Toilet Plunger

This is without a doubt an emergency-type situation in a list of not-so-obvious things every household should have. Go ahead and giggle—it’s funny. People never think about a toilet plunger until the worst has happened. A toilet plunger is cheaper than calling a plumber to come over and having to explain what’s in there and why the water won’t go down. Anyone who didn’t have a plunger when needed will never be without one again.

Pocket Lighters

Even if you don’t smoke, it’s good to have a few lighters in the house. When the power goes out, they are great for lighting candles. You also need them for lighting the fireplace in the winter and the grill in the summer. Lighting a fire is our most basic of survival instincts, yet we ignore that instinct in the modern world.

Portable Charger

Cell phones are as important a survival tool as fire these days. If the power goes out or some other calamity befalls you in your house, you will need your phone to stay in communication and call for help. With the phone, you can search for information and find answers in an emergency. You can take advantage of the flashlight app on a phone too if you are without a real one.

Fire Extinguishers

Grease fires in the kitchen are at the top of the house fire causation list. Keep a few fire extinguishers in the house in areas likely to have a fire. Places like the kitchen, garage, and utility room are more likely to have a fire in them. Hang them in a spot they are easy to access in an emergency.

Arkansas Governor’s Decision on Contact Sports Still Up in the Air

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Arkansas Governor’s Decision on Contact Sports Still Up in the Air

Today was the day..June 30…the day that high school sports fans in Arkansas had been hoping to hear the long-awaited words from governor Asa Hutchinson that contact sports in Arkansas would be allowed to resume.

In today’s daily press briefing, Governor Hutchinson was asked for an update on the status of the resumption of contact sports practices in Arkansas by a member of the state media. Governor Hutchinson prefaced his response with what sounded like concern for players and teams going out of state to Oklahoma and Texas to play summer sports where the standards were not as strict as Arkansas’s. Governor Hutchinson said, “Let me just add to that, it appears to me that there are some of our athletes that are in summer sports that are going to Oklahoma and Texas, and I don’t know how they are doing that, but it seems that they’re playing where the guidelines may be a little looser than some of the other states.” Governor Hutchinson went on to say, with reference to the possible resumption of contact sports full practices and games, “But, I am anxious to play. We are continuing to look at that, but, we have it on “pause” right now until we get these cases (statewide positivity numbers) down I don’t expect movement to take place to a Phase 3 or opening it up for those additional contact sports. I am anxious for that to change and hopefully we will get there if we all do our duty…do our responsibility. I do get messages from people that say “whatever it takes, let’s do it so that we can have sports next year” and we want to do that, but we have to be smart and we have to get this (state’s infection rate) under control.”

So, in short, the governor did not make the announcement that everyone had hoped for. It appears from today’s statement that the full resumption of contact sports may be linked to the state moving to a Phase 3 reopening. Governor Hutchinson did not announce a target date for all of this to happen, so, the message may be, if everyone helps get the state to Phase 3, the sooner this happens the sooner contact sports may be allowed to resume.

Silver linings to today’s press conference were the announcement of COVID rates beginning to decrease, especially in northwest Arkansas. Secondly, the state will end the fiscal year in better shape than anticipated. Public schools will be fully funded next year. So, the stage is set for the next school year; now, we just have to work together to get the infection rate down over the next 30 days.

Resident Press will continue to report on this story as events dictate. In the meantime, enjoy your Independence Day holiday, and stay safe out there!

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Carbon Monoxide Detector

An Evacuation Plan

Toilet Plunger

Pocket Lighters

Portable Charger

Fire Extinguishers

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