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Sports and Academic awards week at LHS

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Yesterday May 16 2019, was a very busy day at the Lavaca High School. The senior class of 2019 made their “graduation walk” through the halls of the elementary school. They also had graduation practice, year end awards assembly, and ended with the annual Lavaca Golden Arrow Sports Banquet.

As the graduates made their walk, the elementary students cheered them on and wished them well. As pride swelled up inside each of these seniors, it is left to wonder if they realized just how far they have come since the days that they sat in these halls cheering on past seniors. For some, “I cant believe this day is finally here”, others “Thank God… I made it”, others still “ where did the time go?” Some may be glad to be done, while others are saddened that its about to be over. All of them, however, have much to be proud of. They have accomplished, they have persevered, they have overcome. They walk through the halls of the elementary school deserving of the honor and respect that was duly shown to them.

After the walk, LHS held their annual awards assembly today. There were ten seniors who received Honor Stoles. There were also, countless other student awards that were given. Mrs. Rita Perry was also recognized for her years of service by John Thurston, a representative for Arkansas Secretary of State, as this year’s Teacher of the Year. Congrats to all!

A busy day ended with the Annual Lavaca Golden Arrow Sports Banquet. Lavaca sports cleaned up this year and the bling was passed around in mass. The Golden Arrows brought home two State championships this year, Cheer and Bowling. There were numerous individual awards.

Volleyball – Jessica Flanagan, Hannah Parsons, and Hope Headley were All State. Hope Headley was named to the All State tournament team. Hope Headley was named as an All Star. Jessica Flanagan, Hannah Parsons, Hope Headley, Abrie Rainwater, and Abby Glidewell made All Conference.

Football – had one make All State – Trevon “ T Man” Moore and four make All Conference – Jimmy Hall, Mason Walters, Tyler Armistead, and Trey Werner.

Girls Basketball – All five starters, Sierra Lamb, Avery Green, Skylar Hyatt, Beth Ann May, and Hope Headley make All-Conference. Hope Headley also made All-State and was named to the All-State tournament team.

Boys Basketball – All five starters, Jordan Fenner, Mark Miller, Jayger Wagner, Andrew Wright, and Matt Melton, made All Conference. Jordan Fenner also made All State.

Bowling – Jessica Flanagan is the 1,2,3A State Champion and made All State

Cheer – Rylie Green was named All State and Morgan Taylor made All Star.

Softball – All Conference awards go to Kinzee Jo Brown, Sierra Lamb, Jessica Flanagan, Briana Winchester, Brooklynn O’Kelley, and BethAnn May. Two All State awards go to BethAnn May and
Brianna Winchester. BethAnn May was also named to the All State tournament team and an All Star Nominee.

Baseball – Jimmy Hall was All State and was named to the All State tournament team. There were also five players who made All Conference. They are Jimmy Hall, Kaw-Liga Brewer, Colby Clunn, Jayger Wagner, and Trey Caster.

City Council Talks Park Improvements

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The Mansfield City Council met in regular session on Thursday evening, May 16. After approving the minutes and financial statements from the April meeting, the council moved on to items of new business.

Recorder/Treasurer Becky Walker reported on the success of the recent fundraiser for the Dixie Theater and shared the upcoming event on May 18 with Southern Reign.

Public Works Director Charlie Little reported on progress at the Connie McConnell Memorial Park. He revealed plans for a new slide to be added in the near future. That slide has been selected and purchased by Darlene Boyd. Mayor Buddy Black said that a plaque honoring Boyd will be placed near the slide to honor her. “She spent a significant amount of money on this slide, and we want to thank her,” stated Black.

Little also shared the improvements that have taken place in renovating the benches at that park. Lastly, Little commended the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for donating gravel to be spread around the City Lake park and those who volunteered their time for the United Way Day of Caring.

Next, Mayor Black reported that the Fire Chief, Stephen Haysmer had resigned on Saturday. – See related story Additionally, Black reported the results of the pump tests done on all three fire trucks. Those trucks all passed, but have issues that need to be addressed. The city is waiting on an estimate for those repairs.

Next, Chief Wayne Robb reported on the police department. He shared that several members of the department are undergoing online training, and that Officer Kelly Perez is in her third week at the Police Academy.

The City Attorney, Matt Ketcham, is continuing to work on several new city ordinances. He discussed the need for the city to address the new medical marijuana laws and that there needs to be an ordinance in place. “I don’t recommend that you over regulate it, but I think there needs to be some boundaries set on where you can and cannot be smoking it,” said Ketcham.

In matters of unfinished business, Black shared that ARDOT would be delivering and placing new signs to direct traffic onto the main highway. Also, the council voted to accept the planning commission’s recommendation to close the alley on Gipson Lane and revert it back to private property.

Members of the council also approved the motion to service the Hartford area for trash pickup. Black noted they added 240 customers and will net $27,260.00 with the addition.

Black shared the results of a recent smoke and dye test done by Landmark Engineering. The test was done to evaluate the necessary upgrades needed to accept liquid waste from the Mansfield Juvenile Treatment Center. “We will be getting some much needed upgrades,” stated Black. The upgrades will come at no costs to the city.

Next, a representative from WOW, World of Wireless, sought the council’s approval to install a wireless internet transmitter. The motion was made and passed unanimously.

The city’s grant writer, Shelby Allen, updated the council on the status of grant applications. Allen has applied for a Firehouse Sub grant in the amount of $14,500. The council approved resolution 2019-4 to “bring the fire department up to standards.”

Lastly, the council voted to approve the purchase of a new police vehicle and an ordinance to deposit all pension checks on the first business day of the month.

Alderman Beverly Lyons made the motion to amend the agenda to go into executive session to discuss the appointment of a new fire chief. After reconvening, the council was unable to reach a consensus. Black stated “we will continue to work towards finding a replacement.”

Tiger Football In Full Bloom

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The time has come. I can already smell the popcorn and hear the excitement from the stands. The blanket of red on the MHS practice field can only mean one thing. Football season is near!!! May 13 kicked off the beginning of football practice for the Sr High players. With a week under their belt, I checked in with Head Coach Craig Bentley about his thoughts on how practice is panning out.

“We have to really establish our offensive and defensive lines. That’s the main area of focus now. There is a lot of potential there, we just need some guys to really step up and take ownership in those roles. As of right now, we hold 27 players on the roster.”

“This summer, we want to make sure we iron out any wrinkles on both sides of the ball, improve strength and conditioning, stay healthy, and continue to develop as individual football players. We will also be looking forward to our Mom and Dad’s nights and our team trips this summer.”

The Mansfield Tigers will be losing Coach Dustin Payne as he takes his coaching career on a different path. “We hope to have Coach Payne’s replacement in place by next week. Coach Payne did a great job for us. He was a great relationship builder with our players and he will be missed. We wish him the best of luck at Alma.”

Hackett Holds 2019 Athletic Banquet

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Megan Hecox

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On Tuesday, May 14, the Hackett Hornets hosted their 2019 Athletic Banquet for the 2018-2019 sports season. The night was a huge success with 190 awards being earned by Hornet athletes grades 7-12. When it comes to sports, this is one mountain the Hornets don’t have any problem climbing. Between their multiple state appearances and an undefeated jr high team, Hackett proves that great things can come in small packages.

The Hackett Jr High football team surprised everyone by ending their season undefeated 7-0 in conference. Earning All-District was Ethan Slavens, Jesse Esparza, Peyton Hester, Logan Slavens, Eli Harp, Cogan Hester, Cole Ketchum, and Mason Oelke. Honorable Mention All-District was Juan Fajuardo, Tyler Pittman, and Isiah Carter.

Offensive Back of the Year was Peyton Hester. Defensive Back of the Year was Logan Slavens. Offensive Lineman of the Year was Jesse Esparza. Defensive Lineman of the Year was Eli Harp. The Road Grader Award went to Logan Hester. Juan Fajuardo got Mr. Offseason. Mason Oelke got the Hustlin’ Hornet award. And receiving the Got the Job Done Right Award was Cole Ketchum.

The Sr High Hornets finished their football season with a 4-6 record and earned themselves a spot at State. Receiving their 3 year Letterman was Jacob Euston, Brady Hester, Anthony Collins, Nathan Childs, Barrett Locklear, Cooper Shipman, Pacey McBride, Layne Dennis, Tanner Wright, and Mathew Carter. Brady Hester got All-State. All-Conference was Brady Hester, Cooper Shipman, Pacey McBride, and Mathew Carter. Honorable Mention went to Anthony Collins, Weston Winters, and Fischer Shipman. Mr. Offseason was Weston Winters. And Tanner Wright earned Hustlin’ Hornet.

The Hornet Bowling team won big in their seasons’ conference tournament securing their bid to play at State. Making All-State was Pacey McBride, Kayla Richardson, and Tanner Wright. Kade Banning and Rachel Widmer earned All-District. And Chloe Patton was the bowling teams Hustlin’ Hornet participate. Blake Payson made All-Conference and Male Golfer of the Year for the Hornets while Bonnie Harwood took Female Golfer of the Year.

Taking All-District from the Track team was Weston Winters, Jessie Esparza, Cole Ketchum, Peyton Hester, Cogan Hester, Dawyson Clay, Tori Blanton, Rachel Widmer, Abby McBride, and Teonna Best. McKinzy Hamilton received the Hustlin’ Hornet Award.

It was a great learning season for the Jr High boys’ basketball team. They saw what they could accomplish when working together while preparing themselves for the next level. Scoring the Free Throw Award was Jake Fisher. The Rebound Award went to Austin Cowell. Best in Offense and Defense was Cash Oliver. Jesse Esparza got Most Improved. All-Conference Honorable Mention went to Ethan Slavens, Jake Fisher, and Jensin Coggins. Making All-Conference was Jesse Esparza, Austin Cowell, and Cash Oliver. And Jake Fisher and Cogan Hester earned the Hustlin’ Hornets Award.

The Sr High boys’ basketball ended their season nicely with a 7-5 conference record and 12-15 in total season play. Earning the Charge Award was Ty Smith and Jack Terrell. The Rebound Award went to Zach Gragg. Tyler Satterfield and Anthony Collins got the Newcomer Award. Most Improved went to Luke Patterson. Dylan Kats and Avery Hester earned Best Offensive Players. Best Defensive Player went to Brady Hester. Making All-Conference was Brady Hester, Avery Hester, Dylan Kats, and Zach Gragg. Dylan Kats made All-State. Brady Hester was the All-Star Nominee. And Ty Smith snagged the Hustlin’ Hornet Award.

The Boys’ baseball team held an abundance of young talent this year and are going to knock things out of the park next season. After all was said and done, the boys ended their season with a record of 5-10. The All Over Guy Award went to Cash Oliver. Best Batting Average went to Tyler Satterfield. Jacob Steele got the Dedication Award. Best Offense, Best Pitcher, and All-Conference went to Avery Hester. The Newcomer Award went to Mason Oelke and Ethan Slavens. Bradley Martin earned Best Attitude. And Jake Fisher got the Hustlin’ Hornet Award.

After being crowned the champions at Regionals and earning a bid to State, the Lady Hornets Softball team ended with a 24-6 total season record. Making All-District was Kayla Richardson, Madeline Freeman, Audrie Chaney, Sarah White, and Shayla Foster. All-State went to Kayla Richardson. Ms. Golden Glove went to Audrie Chaney. Kayla Richardson earned Ms. RBI, Ms. K, Ms. Homeun, Highest Batting Average, and Most Stolen Bases. The Hustlin’ Hornet award went to Madeline Freeman and Shayla Foster. Madi Taylor earned Most Improved. And Audrie Chaney scored the All-State Tournament Team.

The girls’ basketball teams saw much success across the board this season. From 7th grade, Allysa Torres got Most Improved and Aaliyah Escoffier made MVP. From the Jr High team, Madeline Freeman earned Ms. Free throw, Ms. Block, Ms. Rebound, and All-Conference. Tori Blanton made Ms. Rebound and All-Conference Honorable Mention. Teonna Best scored Ms. Steal, Ms. Assist, and All-Conference. Tara Blanton got Ms, Defense. And the Hustlin’ Hornet Award went to Maysen DuBoise.

Making All-Conference from the Sr High team was Kayla Richardson and Taylor Glass. All-Conference Honorable Mention went to Audrie Chaney who picked up an award for Rebounds as well. Taylor Glass also got an award for Free Throws and Assists. Richardson scored in the category of Free Throws, Steals, and Ms. Defense. Stephanie King picked up an award for Rebounds and Blocks. Brooke Lane got the 3 Pointers Award. Most Dedicated went to Megan Howard and Bonnie Harwood. And Autum Neal scored the Hustlin’ Hornet Award.

Not losing a single match was the 7th-grade volleyball team. Getting an award for Block Leader and Ace Leader was Alona Rothwell. Lexi Gann got Assist Leader. Dig Leader and Kill Leader went to Prairie Vaughn. Most Improved went to Grace Thomas. And Aubree Ruggles got the Hustlin’ Hornet Award.

The Jr High volleyball team had an amazing season. They ended 23-3 and went undefeated in conference and district. Madeline Freeman got an award for Ace Leader, Kill Leader, and Assist Leader. Dig Leaders were Sarah White and Shayla Foster. Block Leaders were Tori Blanton and Kennadi Wright. Making All-Conference was Madeline Freeman, Shayla Foster, Tori Blanton, Kennadi Wright, Sarah White, and Mackenzie Mendenhall. Honorable Mention All-Conference went to Lilly Slavens, Hannah Clark, and Abby McBride. Most Improved went to Kadence Glass. And Mackenzie Mendenhall earned Hustlin’ Hornet.

Ending their season 22-10-1 and making it to the second round of State was the Sr High team. Ace Leader went to Kandace Byrd and Madi Taylor. Serving Points Leader went to Kayla Richardson and Kandace Byrd. Rain Vaughn made Kill Leader. Hitting Percentage Leader went to Jamye Durham. Madi Taylor got Assist Leader. Dig Leader went to Kandace Byrd. And Block Leader went to Audrie Chaney and Jamye Durham. Earning All-State was Chaney, Vaughn, Taylor, and Byrd. Chaney also scored All-State Tournament team and All-Star Selection. All-Conference was Chaney, Vaughn, Taylor, Byrd, Richardson, and Durham. Honorable Mention All-Conference went to Taylor Glass and Anaya Albert. Most Improved was Emma Infalt. Hustlin’ Hornet went to Brooke Holt. And the Volleyball Managers were Faith Thomas and Elise Fox.

Mansfield Fire Chief Resigns

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Tammy Teague

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On Saturday, May 11, Mansfield Volunteer Fire Chief Stephen Haysmer resigned his position from the department.

During the city council meeting, held on Thursday, May 16, Mayor Black announced that one other member of the department, Steven Haysmer, had also resigned.

During that meeting Alderman Beverly Lyons made the motion to amend the agenda to add an executive session in order to discuss the appointment of a new fire chief.

After reconvening, Mayor Black announced that no consensus could be reached on that appointment, and that they would continue to work towards an agreement.

HHS Academic Awards

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Tammy Teague

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Hackett High School recently held its annual academic awards ceremony.
The following were awarded to these students:

Family and Consumer Sciences (Schmitt)
1) Family and Consumer Science, Autum Neal
2) Child Development and Parenting, Kiersten Elmore
3) Clothing and Textiles, Rain Vaughn
4) Food Safety and Nutrition, Shiloh Anderson
5) Orientation to Teaching II, Emily Silva

Business Education (Mickle)
1) Computerized Business Applications, Alma Klem
2) Computerized Business Applications, Kinlee Null
3) Computerized Business Applications, Stacy Carpenter
4) Web Technologies, Joshua Dunkerson
5) Social Media and Communication, Fermin Cruz

Computer Science (Opolka)
1) UAS-Drones, Dalton Colwell
2) UAS-Drones, Fermin Cruz
3) Computer Science I and II, Briar Goines
4) Computer Science I and II, Hunter Christenberry

Art awards (Wilson)
1) Outstanding Artist, Nika Polyakova
2) Outstanding Artist, Colby Sabatucci

Yearbook (Hester)
1) Outstanding Yearbook Editor, Emily Silva

Creative Writing and Spanish (Lee)
1) Creative Writing I, Andrew Rodriguez
2) Creative Writing I, Chloe Harp
3) Creative Writing II, Saylor Steward
4) Creative Writing II, Avery McClure
5) Creative Writing II, Gabe Hice
6) Creative Writing II, Jacob Garner
7) Spanish I, Shiloh Anderson
8) Spanish I, Jacob Fisher
9) Spanish I, Hannah Clark
10) Spanish I, Alma Klem
11) Spanish I, Rin Zamami
12) Spanish I, Lilly Popken
13) Spanish I, Emily Rodriguez
14) Spanish I, Juan Fajardo
15) Spanish II, Hunter Christenberry
16) Spanish II, Brevan Steifel
17) Spanish II, Nina Bock

English (Gordon)
1) 7th Grade English, Alona Rothwell
2) 7th Grade English, Andrew Rodriguez
3) 7th Grade English Prairie Vaughn
4) 8th Grade English, Gabe Hice
5) 8th Grade English, Lilly Slavens

English (Sangster)
1) English I, Kinlee Null
2) English I, Mason Oelke
3) Oral Communications, Kiersten Elmore
4) Oral Communications, Lauren Moran
5) Journalism, Kobey Stanfill

English and Choir (Sanderson)
1) Choir, Brielle Gehrke
2) Choir, Lexi Phillips
3) 10th Grade English, Colby Sabatucci
4) 10th Grade English, Nina Bock
5) 10th Grade English, Avery Hester
6) Pre-AP 10th Grade English, Alma Klem
7) Pre-AP 10th Grade English, Dylan Jetton
8) 11th Grade English, Fermin Gomez-Cruz
9) 11th Grade English, Wawa Buasa-ard

English (Freeman)
1) AP English Language and Composition, Briar Goines
2) AP English Language and Composition, Torri Sherman

Science award (Hester)
1) 7th Grade Science, Cole Ketchum

Science (Whitsett)
1) 8th Grade Science, Irma Klem
2) 8th Grade Science, Luke Carpenter
3) 8th Grade Science, Avery McClure
4) 8th Grade Science, Lilly Slavens
5) 8th Grade Science, Piper Dugan
6) 8th Grade Science, Tyler Pitman

Science (Stone)
1) Physical Science, Maysen Duboise
2) Pre AP Physical Science, Mason Oelke
3) Biology, Nina Bock

Science (Sheets)
1) Pre AP Biology, Madi Taylor
2) Pre AP Biology, Sarah Moss
3) Pre AP Biology, Dylan Jetton
4) Pre AP Biology, Brooke Holt
5) Chemistry, Ashton Efurd
6) Chemistry, Nina Bock
7) Chemistry, Ingrid Fosen
8) Chemistry, Fermin Cruz Gomez
9) Chemistry, Rin Zamami
10) Physics, Thitaporn “Yu Yue” Jakdejchai

Math (Thornburg)
1) 7th Grade Math, Cole Ketchum
2) 7th Grade Math, Andrew Rodriguez
3) 7th Grade Math, Prairie Vaughn
4) 8th Grade Math, Kyleigh Hill
5) 8th Grade Pre-Algebra, Mackenzie Mendenhall
6) 8th Grade Pre-Algebra, Piper Dugan
7) 8th Grade Pre-Algebra, Lilly Slavens
8) 8th Grade Pre-Algebra, Gabe Hice

Math (Foster)
1) Algebra I, Josh Dunkerson
2) Algebra I, Juan Fajardo
3) Algebra I, Lily Popken
4) Algebra I, Lilly Connally
5) Algebra I, Kinlee Null
6) Algebra I, Lauren Moran
7) Algebra I, Mason Oelke

Math (Cooper)
1) Bridge to Algebra II, Jacob Steel
2) Geometry, Dylan Jetton
3) Geometry, Kiersten Elmore
4) Algebra II, Skylar Cumbie
5) Algebra II, Sydney Widmer
6) Algebra II, Anne Neal
7) Pre-AP Algebra II, Nina Bock
8) Pre-AP Algebra II, Brooke Holt

Math (Pierce)
1) Geometry, Brooke Holt
2) Geometry, Madi Taylor
3) Pre-Calculus, Brevan Stiefel
4) Pre-Calculus, Fermin Cruz Gomez
5) Pre-Calculus, Ingrid Fosen
6) Pre-Calculus, Rin Zamami

Social Studies (Richardson)
1) 8th Grade History, Presley Cumbie
2) 8th Grade History, Carolyn Dugan
3) 8th Grade History, Kaylin Nickell
4) 8th Grade History, Gabe Hice

Social Studies and Cadet Core awards (Woodhull)
1) Cadet Core Outstanding Leadership, Ashley Jean Van Deventer
2) 7th grade Geography, Andrew Rodriguez
3) World History, Lauren Moran

Social Studies (Clark)
1) World History, Stacy Carpenter
2) World History, Rhianna McBride
3) World History, Alma Klem
4) U.S. History, Nina Bock
5) U.S. History, Sophie Hyldahl
6) AP U.S. History, Briar Goines
7) AP U.S. History, Brevan Stiefel

Perfect Attendance and Citizenship awards
1) A student had perfect attendance for the entire school year, which is outstanding and a really impressive level of commitment. This student will receive a certificate and a commemorative coin. The student with perfect attendance is Kinlee Null.
2) The Citizenship awards are voted on by our teachers and awarded to a junior high boy and girl and a senior high boy and girl that best represent the ideal behavior of our students here at Hackett High School.
Junior High Girl Citizenship Award, Presley Cumbie
Junior High Boy Citizenship Award, Gabe Hice
Senior High Girl Citizenship Award, Torri Sherman
The senior high boy award winner was a senior, so he was recognized last week. But, I will also recognize him today even though he won’t be in attendance.
Senior High Boy Citizenship Award, Aaron Silva

Hornets Hold BFS Clinic

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Megan Hecox

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On Wednesday, May 15, Hackett held a Bigger, Faster, Stronger training clinic for all Hornet athletes grades 6-11. BFS training is used in athletic programs all over the country as a tool to help increase speed, strength, and agility in student-athletes.

The mission of BSF is to encourage a positive change in the lives of young people. It works by first laying down a foundation of strength and conditioning training for athletes and coaches. And then offers support for the coaches through materials used to help increase safety and effectiveness in the sports programs.

Bigger, Stronger, Faster is used in helping to unify students and coaches from every sport under the same strength training program while striving for the ultimate goal of greatness. BSF teaches athletes the proper training for core lifts, speed, flexibility, and educates in nutrition. Come the start of the 2019-2020 Hackett school year, these Hornets are looking forward to showing off the results of this program.

Catalina Taco Salad

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It’s a running joke in the church that you aren’t Pentecostal unless you have potlucks, although I’ve heard that it’s popular with the Baptists as well! Either way, most all churches love to have fellowship dinners. Since I talk a lot and love to cook, I absolutely love church “get-togethers.” This recipe is one I’ve crafted from the help of my mother. As a kid, this was her go-to recipe item to make for Sunday fellowship dinners. I don’t actually remember ever having this for dinner as a kid, but I always remember my momma making it for church functions. This past weekend, it was only fit that I make this dish for Mother’s Day and our Decoration Dinner. It’s simple, easy, and doesn’t heat up your kitchen in the summer time. It’s also not extra fattening if you just load up with more veggies than dressing or corn chips.

Ingredients:

1 Bag of Corn Chips
1 1/2 pounds of Cooked & Scrambled Ground Beef
1 Head of Lettuce
1 Bag of 8oz Taco Shredded Cheese
1 Small Can of Red Beans
1 Bottle of Catalina Dressing
Optional: Tomatoes, Olives, Peppers, and Onions

Instructions:

First, the night before serving the taco salad, scramble ground beef in a skillet until cooked thoroughly. If you do not have time to cook your meat ahead of time, then simply cook the day of, but make sure before adding your meat to the salad that it has completely cooled so that way it does not wilt the lettuce when making the taco salad. Next, after meat is cooked, place in a zip lock bag in the refrigerator overnight until you are ready to make your salad. When you are ready, remove and place in the microwave for approximately 1 to 2 minutes. You do not want to warm up your meat completely, but you do not want the meat to be ice cold either when you add it to the salad.

Shred your head of lettuce and add to a large bowl. Next, add your cheese (about 3/4 of the bag) and scrambled ground beef. Stir gently. Next, open the can of beans and drain all excess liquid and add beans to the bowl of salad. Now, add your corn chips and stir lightly again.* Add any optional vegetables you would like. After serving a portion, this taco salad is delicious topped with Catalina dressing! But, if you are watching calories, be careful about how much dressing you add! You can always switch this up and add a different type of dressing if you would like. Enjoy!

*Tips*- If you are eating this dish at home, I would not add your corn chips to the taco salad while making it. Just add to each serving instead. This way if you have leftovers and you refrigerate them, you won’t have soggy corn chips the next day. I only add the chips ahead of time if I am taking the dish somewhere because it is less hassle.

It’s yummy! It’s light! It’s dinner time!

Chambers Bank visit Mansfield Elementary

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Chambers Bank visit Mansfield Elementary

On Wednesday, Mansfield 2nd graders were greeted by the famous, Ms. Sheri Hopkins from Mansfield Chambers Bank. Hopkins talked with students about saving their money and how saving can help you get the big things you want if you don’t have enough money! She explained the value of money and the importance of saving for things later in life, such as for a car or for college. Hopkins explain how the bank is the best and safest place to help save your money for you. Chambers Bank then provided all 2nd graders with an educational activities book to help learn more about the process of saving.

The famous, Sheri Hopkins, teaching kids about saving their money!

Lavaca Takes Bids on City Vehicles

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Tammy Teague

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The City Council of the City of Lavaca met for a regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 13 at city hall. Members present were Mayor Hugh Hardgrave; Aldermen: Mike Ray, Gerald Schaefer, Rick Edgerton, Dale Teague, Lorie Robertson, attorney John Verkamp and Recorder Shelly Hockaday. Benny Hunter was absent. Visitors present were Butch Maness, Steve Helms, Ken VanDusen, Renee Myers, and Randy Toon.

The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. Mayor Hugh Hardgrave led the Pledge of Allegiance and Steve Helms led the prayer. After approving the April minutes, council members reviewed the report from the police department. The department answered 413 calls in April and made eight arrests. Additionally, 13 tickets and 27 warnings were issued.

Next, council members reviewed the report from the fire department. The department responded to 26 first responder calls and three fire calls.

Council members voted to advertise and sell a 2007 F150 2WD with sealed bids. Bids will be opened June 6 at 6:30 p.m., and the highest bidder must pay for and pickup vehicle within five business days of notification.

Council members also voted to advertise and sell a 1992 Ford F-700 with dump bed with sealed bids. Those bids will also be opened June 6 at 6:30 p.m., and the highest bidder must pay for and pickup vehicle within 5 business days of notification.

With no other items of business, meeting was adjourned.

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