The City of Lavaca Chamber of Commerce meets tonight. Here’s their agenda.
Lavaca Chamber of Commerce Agenda
SUBWAY Holds Fundraiser for Willis Family
Last week, the Willis Family of Mansfield faced the abrupt, and shocking loss of their 2-1/2 yo daughter.
SUBWAY in Greenwood will holding a fundraiser for the Willis family Tuesday, June 5th from 4:00pm – 7:00pm.
A portion of all sales will go to the family.
SUBWAY Spokesperson, stated, “Amy Willis is a member of the SUBWAY family, and we want to do our part to help.”
Connecting Those in Need with Those Who Can Help
By Tammy Moore Teague
It’s three numbers, 2-1-1, but for some it’s a life saver, literally. This system is set up to provide callers with a directory of social programs. Arkansas, however, is not a state that mandates telephone service providers to translate three digit dialing to the 2-1-1 system.
The United Way of Fort Smith is working to change that and hopes to join the Northwest Arkansas United Way in implementing 2-1-1. Benton, Carroll, Madison and Washington Counties are already offering the service.
Dialing the three digit combination will provide the caller with information such as location of food banks, physical and mental health resources, financial assistance and support for children and families.
The bottom line is the United Way needs contributions to do this work. “If everyone in the community gave a dollar think of how much more we could do,” Fort Smith United Way President, Eddie Herndon said. Also, state allocated funds are needed. In 2009 the funding that kept the directory accessible to Arkansans was cut. There is currently a push for federal funding, which would ensure the 2-1-1 system would be accessible nationwide.
Nathan Cook, the former executive director of the Arkansas 211 system, said “The state will be in a lot of trouble if disaster comes. I don’t think they really realize the value of the system.”
If you are interested in seeing the program in our area you are encouraged to contact your telephone see provider as well as your state representative. For more information, you can contact the United Way of Fort Smith.
Maddie Willis (2015 – 2018)
Maddie Willis, 2-1/2 year old daughter of Gary and Amy Willis passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at a Fort Smith hospital.
Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 2nd at Huntington Assembly of God Church. Cremation is under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood.
She is survived by her parents, Gary Mack, II and Amy Willis of Mansfield; one brother, Gary Mack Willis, III of the home; one sister, Sarah Julie Ann Willis of the home; grandparents, Gary and Sharon Willis of Mansfield, Julie Duran of Colorado and Tony Duran of Florida and many loving aunts and uncles.
Mayor’s 1st Annual Fun Run Planned
Mayor’s 1st Annual 5K & Fun Run is set for June 30th from 7:30am – 9:00am.
Pre-Registration begins Monday, June 4th thru Wednesday, June 27th. Early Bird Fee is $20, and $25 after the deadline. Participants can register the morning of the event. Forms can be picked up at Mansfield City Hall between 9:00am – 4:00pm, Monday-Friday.
For More Info contact Amanda at [email protected] or call the City Hall at 479-928-5552.
Proceeds will go to the Mansfield Fire Department.
OH, SNAP!
Are you a photographer? Or maybe, you have that one photo that’s just beyond awesome? If so, we’re interested!
We desperately need to update our social media artwork and what better way than to showcase local talent. Yes, we’ll credit you and include a link to your social networks (if applicable)
RP / R22N Staff will chose images for use on our social media, etc. and will do so on an “as needed” basis.
Guidelines
-Photos must by original, no watermarks, not “over edited”, and do not contain nudity.
-Photos must directly relate to events, people, places, lifestyle, etc of the following areas: Barling, Hackett, Hartford, Huntington, Lavaca, Mansfield, Waldron, or surrounding communities.
-Photos of children must have consent from parent or guardian.
If interested, please send photos to HERE
Disclaimer: By submitting photos to RP / R22N, you give permission for our staff to use images online, and throughout our social networks, with proper credit. Images may be edited for proper fit, but will not be edited in any manner to take away from photo.
Barling Schools Recognized for Growth
Barling Schools were recognized for being an Arkansas Reward School in the top 10% for growth.
On Thursday the Fort Smith Chamber of Commerce hosted the Partners in Education Luncheon and presented administrators with a $18,194.40 check.
MES Honor Roll and Principals List
Mansfield Elementary School Fourth Quarter and Year Principal’s List & Honor Roll
THIRD GRADE
DAVIS
4 quarter
Principal’s List
Chloe Hattabaugh
Ashlynn Whittaker
Honor Roll
Cayman Black
Tiayana Chestine
Mason Sterling
Principal’s List
Chloe Hattabaugh
Ashlynn Whittaker
Honor Roll 2nd Semester
Leia Baker
Cayman Black
Tiayana Chestine
Mason Sterling
Ella Streets
HENSON
4th Quarter
Honor Roll
Alyssa Adams
John Connor
Ashtyn Strutton
Braxton Turnipseed
Rhylin Walters
Caiden Whittaker
Second semester
Honor Roll
Alyssa Adams
John Connor
Ashtyn Strutton
Braxton Turnipseed
Rhylin Walters
Caiden Whittaker
SPICER
Fourth quarter
Honor Roll
Annie Been
James Drews
Harley Kunkel
Danielle Lowery
Lilah Powell
Alex Martinez
Second Semester
Honor Roll
Annie Been
James Drews
Onda Hiatt
Danielle Lowery
Lilah Powell
FOURTH GRADE
BERAN
Fourth Quarter
Principal’s List
Tamera Pitts
Billy Thompson
Honor Roll
Kaylee Ammons
Jessie Carver
Joey Fildes
Cadien Ore
Addison Robles
Second Semester
Principal’s List
Kaylee Ammons
Tamera Pitts
Honor Roll
Jessie Carver
Joey Fildes
Cadien Ore
Camryn Ping
Addison Robles
Billy Thompson
T. BREWER
Fourth Quarter
Principal’s List
Dominick Brownotter
Charlie Collier
Cooper Edwards
Rafe Jerry
Jonah Martin
Wyatt Schlinker
Chloe Whiley
Fourth Quarter
Honor Roll
Kyla Carlton
Wyatt Frazier
Jeff Hagar
Maddie Hearron
Ethan Martin
Logan Ore
2nd Semester
Principal’s List
Dominick Brownotter
Charlie Collier
Cooper Edwards
Wyatt Frazier
Maddie Hearron
Rafe Jerry
Jonah Martin
Chloe Whiley
2nd Semester
Honor Roll
Kyla Carlton
Jeff Hagar
Alex Looper
Ethan Martin
Logan Ore
Wyatt Schlinker
HOLLAND
4th quarter
Principal’s List
Chloe Beran
Brooklyn Rempfer
Honor Roll
Joseph Carter
Trevor Chestine
Daisy Nelson
Logan Newman
Dawson Robinson
Chevy Sylva
Kaylee Ward
2nd Semester
Principal’s List
Chloe Beran
Brooklyn Rempfer
Joseph Carter
Honor Roll
Trevor Chestine
Becky Griffin
Daisy Nelson
Logan Newman
Christen Pruitt
Dawson Robinson
Chevy Sylva
Kaylee Ward
Barling Celebrates 4th on the 3rd
The City of Barling will be hosting their annual Independence Day Celebration on July 3rd!
This year will be bigger than ever! FREE Food, bounce arounds, and water slides for the kids, vendors and the best fireworks show in the area.
Bring a lawn chair and come enjoy this great community-wide event.
If you would like to be vendor at this event, please contact Megan Griffin at 479-452-1550, X220
Mansfield Toddler Drowns at Home
Early Tuesday afternoon, emergency personnel were notified of an unresponsive 2-yo girl in Mansfield.
Authorities stated that the toddler drowned in a pool located at a residence East of Mansfield city limits and was unresponsive when EMS arrived on scene. She was air lifted to Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, and pronounced dead at that time.
Mansfield Police Department are investigating this incident, and believe no foul play is involved.