It has been brought to my attention that we at R22 News missed an important event this past week. I want to apologize to the Lavaca Junior High for not getting an article out about the Junior Arrows big win against Western Yell County on Thursday night, until now. I do my best to report on as many of our towns sports teams as possible, but I did miss getting this article out in a timely manner.
The Junior Arrows have had a rough season so far this year. They have played hard but just couldn’t put it all together and get into the winning column, until this week when they faced the Western Yell County Wolverines.
Thursday night the Arrows hit the field, and they were all business. The Junior Arrows completely dominated the evening. Mattocks Noel lead the team with two touchdown runs both being over 30 yards. Cazen Winters also added 2 Touchdowns. The first was on an 8 yard quarterback draw and the second was a 5 yard Touchdown pass to Triston Brown.
Defensively the Arrows were stellar all night. They forced 2 fumbles one ending a Wolverine drive just before halftime. The other, lead to a Lavaca touchdown after Malakai Mendez forced and recovered a fumble on the Wolverine’s 15 yard line.
Congratulations to the LJHS big 30-0 win. The Junior Arrows will be back in business on Thursday , October 11th. When they go on the road to take on the Magazine Rattlers.
As Always,
Go Arrows!!
Arrow Pride!!
Lavaca Junior Arrows Roll Up the Wolverines
MMS 7th Grade Students of the Month for September
We would like to take a few minutes and recognize our 7th grade September students of the month. Teachers nominated a male and female student for their hard work and positive attitude that they have displayed throughout this current school year. Evan Dominguez has been selected as the 7th grade student of the month for September for many different reasons. Evan has been chosen by his teachers for his great attitude and winning smile as you can see from our picture. Carys Desormeaux is the 7th Grade September female student of the month. Carys continues to work hard every day and sets a good example for all of her peers to follow.
We are extremely proud to have such great students at Mansfield Middle School and we are even more encouraged by the presence their parents are making in their life. Each student continues to lead their peers by positive examples and we will be saddened by the day these two young people move to the high school. Congratulations Evan and Carys.
Fun Facts about Evan and Carys
Evan Dominguez Carys Desormeaux
Favorite Food: Pizza Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Subject: Math Favorite Subject: Math
Hobbies: Games Hobbies: Games with my family
Favorite Movie: Marvel Movies Favorite Movie: Harry Potter
Favorite Book: 39 Class Favorite Book: Slappy’s World Goosebumps
Embarrassing Moment: Art in Mrs. Howards’ class Embarrassing Moment: Mom going on field trips with me
Happiest Moment: gaming Happiest Moment: Christmas Day
Future Aspirations: Engineer Future Aspirations: To be a Coach for LSU
Favorite Color: Red Favorite Color: Blue
Funniest School Memory: Mrs. Howard trying to teach art Funniest School Memory: Yearbook Pictures
Arrows Spoil Wolverines Homecoming
Pictures by Amanda Hall
Lavaca took on the Western Yell County Wolverines on Friday night, October 5th on the road in Havana Arkansas. This conference game was Western Yell’s Homecoming. Lavaca played the “spoiler” to move to 2-1 in conference.
Lavaca took the opening kick off and returned the ball to The Wolverines 41 yard line. The the first play from scrimmage QB Jimmy Hall dropped back and threw a strike to Mason Walter for 48 yards putting the ball on the 10 yard line. Two plays later Tyler Armistead capped it off with a touchdown run. Extra point was no good and the Arrows took the early lead.
Lavaca’s third possession was set up when Trevon, T-Man, Moore stripped and recovered the ball. Hall hit Colby Clunn for two catches and Tyler Armistead had several nice runs to put the ball in the end zone once again. Lavaca went for two with some trickery. Mason Walter on an end around pulled up and threw the ball to Colby Clunn for the 2 point conversion, extending the lead to 14 -0.
Arrows scored one more time on a play action pass from Hall to Walters. To bring the score to 21-0. That was the final score for the game.
Arrow defense played huge against the Wolverines. David Johnson, Tucker Marshall, and Tyler Armistead recorded QB sacks. While Mason Walter and Trey Castor both had interceptions.
Next up for the Arrows will be Homecoming on Friday, October 12th against Magazine. Evening ceremony will began at 6:30. Come out a cheer your Arrows on to victory!,,
As Always,
Go Arrows!!
Arrow Pride!!
Road Repair Underway at Hartford Memorial Park
By Tammy Moore Teague
The road through Hartford Memorial Park Cemetery has been in disrepair following heavy rains throughout the spring and summer. Recently. Alan Holt with Holt Excavation began working to repair it.
However, limited funds are slowing that progress. If you would like to donate to the cemetery and help fund this effort, you can go by any Farmers Bank location.
“Progress is going on,” stated cemetery official, Nelda Frye. Adding that, “progress is not cheap.”
MES Participates in Fire Safety Week
By Tammy Moore Teague
On Friday morning, the Mansfield Volunteer Fire Department presented a demonstration on fire safety to elementary students.
The Sebastian County Fire Association donated coloring books, which Captain Marion Bascue and Lieutenant Matthew Nichols delivered. Those books were distributed to students in Kindergarten through fourth grade.
The students were fascinated by the trucks, equipment and the discussion on fire safety. Fire Prevention Week begins October 7.
Abbott Resident Fulfills Bucket List, Meets British Pen Pal
By Tammy Moore Teague
Friends and family gathered in the home of Donald and Helen Williams of Abbott on Thursday evening for a meet-and-greet. Their guests of honor, a couple from England, and the story that brought them here is nothing short of amazing!
It all started with a Mission Trip with Grand Avenue Baptist Church, 31 years ago. Church-goer, Mary Fuller LaFoon, had traveled to England and met a young lady, a then single, struggling mother, Veronica Mallyon Reed. Reed reflected on that initial encounter, “I remember Mary praying with me out at a windmill. It’s like the heavens opened up.”
LaFoon returned home and gave a prayer request to the church. That request was for Reed and her young family. Williams, a fellow church member, followed up with LaFoon after services and inquired about this young lady’s address. “That was in November, by December we had already exchanged Christmas cards and we just kept writing. It’s been a wonderful friendship,” stated Williams.
With the passing of years, Reed and her husband Vaughn, began thinking about traveling to the United States to see LaFoon and to meet Williams. It wasn’t until Reed’s mother passed away that she began thinking on living more in the moment, and making those moments count. “Life’s too short,” Reed said. “Mary is now in her 80’s, we’re getting older and so is Helen. We needed to take this opportunity.” Naturally, Williams wanted to meet Reed as well, and had included the reunion on her bucket list.
The couple ultimately decided to make the expensive journey, consisting of a grueling 24-hour flight time. They arrived here on Monday, October 1 and plan to stay until Thursday, October 11.
Reed has two children, one daughter and one son, and now three grandchildren. She spoke good advice, in a heavy British accent: “Don’t put things off. Family and life are more important than anything else, live for the day.”
I ALMOST Knew Someone Famous!
By Jack James
Have you ever heard the term “six degrees of separation?” Six degrees of separation is the idea that all living things and everything else in the world are six or fewer steps away from each other so that a chain of “a friend of a friend” statements can be made to connect any two people in a maximum of six steps. Well, I am three degrees separated from the great actor Arthur Hunnicutt!
I have had a friend here in Lavaca named Sid Hunnicutt for years. Some time ago, I found out that the actor Arthur Hunnicutt is his second cousin! Sid’s grandfather is the brother of Arthur’s father. He was one of the stars of one of my favorite John Wayne movies El Dorado.
Arthur Hunnicutt was born in 1910 in Gravelly, Arkansas in Yell County. He was a thin character actor who was known for playing humorously wise country roles. He enrolled at the University of Central Arkansas and Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway, but was forced to drop out in his third year with money troubles. He moved to Massachusetts and joined a theatre company and ended up in New York where he acted in roles on Broadway. He played the leading role in “Tobacco Road”, a part his rangy country identity was made for. He played in some roles in small films in the early 1940s, and then returned to stage work. In 1949 he came back to Hollywood permanently and began a long career as a supporting player. His acting in the Howard Hawks movie The Big Sky (in 1952) won him the respect of actors and an Oscar nomination for Supporting Actor. He continued playing parts much like this for the remainder of his career.
Arthur worked with the greatest actors and actresses of Hollywood and in 91 movies including El Dorado, Cat Ballou and Red Badge of Courage. He was struck with oral cancer and died in 1979. He and his wife are buried in Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield, Arkansas.
Lady Arrows – Conference Co Champions!!
Photos by Amanda Hall.
There was not a 7th grade match yesterday, October 5th, because Decatur did not have a 7th grade squad. Both the “A” and “B” Junior High teams closed out their conference schedule, winning in Straight sets. The future looks bright as these girls played very well.
The High School match is coming on the heels of a huge win against Hackett, which created a two way tie for first place with a 10-1 record. Hackett also closed its conference schedule tonight against Mulberry.
Lavaca had no problem against Decatur winning in straight sets. 25-8, 25-12, and 25-9. Of course, the Lavaca starters did what they do, big kills, big blocks, and Ace serves, but they did get to rest a bit tonight. Ireland Green, Mallory Brittin, Morgan Taylor, and Kinzee Jo Brown all came in for the majority of the 3rd set. These ladies played huge tonight with big blocks by Kinzee Jo and smashing spikes from Mallory and Morgan.
By time the night was over, the Lavaca Lady Arrows had earned a share of the Conference Championship with Hackett, with a record of 11-1. The Lady Junior Arrows earned the Conference Runner up. Both the Lady Arrows and the Junior Lady Arrows will be the 2 seed in the Conference tournament. Junior High tournament will start October 13th in Hackett. The High School tournament will be October 15th, 16th, and 18th.. at home, times TBA. Lady Arrows will be on their home court one more time before the tournament this Monday, October 8th, which will be “Senior Night”. Come out and give them your support.
Congratulations Ladies!!
As Always,
Go Arrows!!
Arrow Pride!!
Veteran of the Month Feature: Elmore
By Tammy Moore Teague
Resident Press is partnering with our local VFW in Huntington, Arkansas to feature local veterans. We are forever grateful to these men and women. For their service and sacrifice as well as that of their families, we say thank you. A special thanks to Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander, Post 8245, Bernard Tougas.
Keith Elmore, 42, served as a member of the Arkansas Army National Guard for six years. He was deployed to Iraq from 2004 until 2005. While in Iraq, he conducted route and convoy security, conducted door-to-door searches and searched for and destroyed weapon cases.
Elmore and his wife Michelle have two sons, Dakota and Kolby Elmore. His parents are Emma Elmore and the late Herbert Elmore. Lastly, he is a graduate of Russellville High School.
“Now that I’m out of the military, I enjoy my time hunting and fishing with my boys,” stated Elmore. He is currently the owner of Down Range Gunworks, Pastor at Abbott Pentecostal Church of God as well as a member of VFW Post 8245 in Huntington.
Charlie Mitchael Flagpole Memorial Dedication
By Tammy Moore Teague
On Monday, October 1, friends, family and fellow firefighters came together to honor the life and service of Charlie Mitchael.
In May of this year, the White Bluff/Rye Hill Volunteer Fire Department began accepting donations to erect a flag pole and memorial to honor the life of their retired Chief. Mitchael passed away last December and those who knew him were well aware of the dedication he had to his department and to the community, which he served proudly for over 27 years.
The ground breaking took place in July. Members of the community donated and helped fund the project. The beautiful stone marker is inscribed with a quote by Winston Churchill, which reads: “We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give.”