The Mansfield Public School Library and the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center are both participating in the Arkansas Game and Fish Tackle Loaner Program.
The AGFC places rod-and-reel combinations in public libraries for individuals to check out, just as they would a library book. Some locations even include fly-tying equipment for checkout.
Nearly 100 libraries across the state participate in this program. Check the link below to find a site close to you. If you are interested in getting your library started in this program, get the program request form from the application link.
The Lavaca Golden Arrows traveled to Hector Thursday to battle the Wildcats on the baseball diamond. The Arrow’s Colby Clunn was on the mound and was credited with the win after pitching a complete game. Clunn was extremely strong giving up just 4 hits. The Arrows won by a score of 4-2 in a game were hits came at a premium. Jayger Wagner got on the board first for the Arrows, when he scored on a dropped third strike and throwing error by the Hector’s catcher in the first inning. In the second inning Tyler Armistead scored for the Arrows on a wild pitch. In the bottom of the second Dylan Ellison and Jimmy Hall turned a 3-6 double play. In the forth Inning Lavaca’s Andrew Wright and Kaw-Liga Brewer would both score on wild pitches to round out the scoring for the Arrows. The Arrows were happy to get away with the win, but will look to get their bats rolling again when they face Western Yell on Monday the 25th.
For the Lavaca Lady Arrows, Thursday was a tough night. The Lady Arrows out hit Hector 14-10, but Hector stole the win with a big nine runs in the 4th inning. Four Lady Arrows had multiple hits in the game. Breanna Winchester led the way with three, including a triple in the seventh. The lady Arrows played well offensively and will look to rebound on Monday the 25th when they bring their big sticks to travel to Lamar. The Lady Arrows capped off the week by going to a Razorback softball game. Coach Vire said, “We had a good time doing something together as a team. We have played a lot of ball in a short amount of time so I wanted to do something fun for them and get Spring Break started kicked off together as a team. The girls had a good time and enjoyed spending time together, we were missing a few who had prior engagements they had to attend but I’m glad we were able to go and watch.”
On Saturday, March 16, members of the community, friends and family all came together to honor the service of retiring Mansfield Police Chief, Boyd Farmer.
Farmer’s wife, Cyndy welcomed all the guests who were in attendance and offered a prayer of thanksgiving before inviting everyone to eat. BBQ sandwiches with all the sides, cake and of course doughnuts were on the menu.
Members of law enforcement came from all over to celebrate Farmer’s dedication and service to his community. In addition to his retirement, Farmer also celebrated his 55th birthday.
On behalf of all of us at Resident Press, and behalf of the citizens of this community, we say thank you for your years of service. We wish you well in all future endeavors!
The Lavaca Round-up Club has been busy planning a great season. Shodeo season starts tomorrow and will run through early September. The Lavaca Round-up Club would like to invite the community to come out to the Lone Pine Miller Arena at 2P for a fun afternoon with the family. A shodeo is timed events of poles, barrels, stakes, flags, keyhole and speed that the entire family can can participate in! Ages are split up for awards! The divisions are; 6 and under lead line, 7 to 9, 10 to 13, 14-18, and adults. There will be great concessions with burgers, hot dogs, chili cheese dogs, pretzels, popcorn, nachos, chili Frito pie, candy, pickles, soft drinks, and really sweet tea! This will be fun for the whole family.
If participating, there are a few things to remember:
Current coggins required
Must participate in 6 out of 9 shodeos to qualify for year end awards.
Must ride in 3 events per shodeo for it to qualify as 1 “qualifying” shodeo
Must fulfill the required amount of “works” for year end awards.
Must be a paid member Single $10/ Family $20 for points to count toward year end awards.
Events are $2 per event or $25 for all events for the whole family
The Arkansas River Valley Lawn and Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 15 and will run through Sunday, March 17 at the Fort Smith Convention Center.
The show provides horticulture education for citizens of the River Valley. The mission is accomplished through the lawn and garden show and by providing financial support to the Arkansas River Valley Master Gardeners and the Learning Fields at Chaffee Crossing.
The theme for the 2019 show is “small gardening.” It will feature vendors, educational speakers, plants, garden ideas and short demonstrations.
Hours are: Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The cost of admission is 12 and older $5 and 11 and under, free.
It is a great day to be a Golden Arrow! Representative Lee Johnson came to Lavaca Middle School today to speak to the student body today. Representative Johnson told the school that he was there because Lavaca Middle School has been Nationally recognized as an ESEA Distinguished School. Steve Rose (Lavaca Schools Superintendent), Kenny Holland (Lavaca Middle School Principal), Krysta Winchester (Lavaca Middle School Teacher), and Brooka Meredith (Lavaca Middle School Teacher), had traveled to Kansas City, MO back in February to accept the award for closing the achievement gap between student populations. Today was the the day for the student body to get to see and hear just how big of an accomplishment this really was.
The National Association of ESEA ( Ensuring Student Equity and Access) State Program Administrators (NAESPA) is pleased to announce that Lavaca Middle School from Lavaca, Arkansas has been named a National ESEA Distinguished School by the state education agency in Arkansas. Rep Johnson said that Lavaca Middle School is one of only sixty-eight schools throughout the country to receive this honor and in Arkansas one of only two.
Lavaca Middle School’s Principal, Kenny Holland, called students Chandler Phillips (Student Council President) and Taelor Kendrick (Student Council Vice President) to be presented with a citation from the Arkansas House of Representatives as well as the ESEA Distinguished Schools banner which will be hung proudly in the Middle School.
Lavaca Public Schools should be commended on the hard work and dedication of its staff. There are many good things going on throughout the district. The teachers and administrators in Lavaca are often the unsung heroes and there efforts go without fanfare. This day and this recognition is a tribute to every teacher, every administrator, and every support staff member that make the daily effort to help students learn to be successful.
Back in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Lady Hornets volleyball team hosted a non-conference volleyball match against the West Fork Lady Tigers.
Hackett ended the evening having put on a successful fundraiser with all money earned going to the Reynolds Cancer Support House to be delivered at a later date.
That date came this past Wednesday when the Lady Hornets went after school and hand delivered the money they had raised back in October. The entire Hornet community takes great pride in calling these girls their own and are super proud of how far they are willing to go to take care of others.
On March 7 the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a stolen truck and tools at a residence on Diamondback Lane off Gap Road in Southwest Sebastian County.
Investigators believe two male subjects came to the residence when the homeowners were away. They broke into a tool trailer on the property, ransacked the trailer, and stole tools valued at around $1,000. The two also left the scene in a truck they stole from the property.
The truck is a 2017 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup. It is
silver in color and was displaying an Arkansas Disabled Veteran tag. The
tag number is DV 37833.
The two were picked up on game cameras on the property.
SCSO has yet to identify the two men.
SCSO is asking for any and all help in identifying the two. Anyone with information on the tools, truck, or subjects is asked to call FSSO at 479-783-1051. Callers do not have to give their names.
Waldron Bulldog Spencer Chapel is the perfect overall example of what a positive student-athlete is. Football Coach, Jonathan Bates, remembers back to when Spencer was a little kid and how even at a young age, he was impressed with Spencer’s demeanor and how he handled himself. Today, Spencer Chapel is signing a commitment to play football for Arkansas Tech.
Spencer Chapel with parents Bobby and Melinda Chapel and Coach Bates
Playing since the third grade, football has always been a passion. Also guiding Spencer in life is his faith. Along with being a leader in school and on the field, Spencer is also a leader in church. Blessed with a talent of music, Spencer is able to impress with his outstanding piano skills.
As a long snapper and center offense, Coach Bates says that Spencer is one of the best deep snappers around. He says he can’t take any of the credit for that though. Coach Bates gives it all to the long list of amazing coaches before him who helped in the molding of Spencer’s sports career. Coaches included are Ricky May, Brock May, Kyle Foster, Joey Majors, Nick Stovall, Mark Brigance, and Garett Lazenby just to name a few.
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Coach Bates also credits Spencer’s parents, Bobby and Melinda Chapel for raising such an upstanding young man. When asked how his parents feel about his decision to go to Arkansas Tech, Spencer replied “My parents support me in everything that I do. They are excited that I get this opportunity.”
Spencer with mother Melinda
Arkansas Tech is a Division 2 school and part of the Great American Conference. Aside from being his favorite campus, Spencer also says it was the nice facilities that helped seal the deal in attending his future school. Once in college, Spencer has plans to get a bachelors degree in Physical Education and Health and then move on to achieve his Masters in Education. After those goals are met, Spencer’s dream is to coach football on a college level.
