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Daniel Benton McCutchen (1940-2018)

Daniel Benton McCutchen, 78, of Fort Smith, AR died on Monday, January 8th, 2018 at Sparks Regional Medical Centerafter a long battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Born in Fort Smith, AR to Dr. Hubert and Dellan McCutchen. He graduated from Mansfield High School and ultimately completed a degree in Pharmacy from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR.

Prior to settling into his pharmacy career, Dan was a construction worker, a line worker at a tuna cannery, a truck driver, a Marine Corps reservist and an oil field worker in West Virginia and Oman.

 

Dan’s favorite work in his younger years was as a pilot. He flew converted World War II bombers for Dothan Aviation for a fire ant elimination program. He also flew converted bombers for Hawkins and Powers fighting forest fires inAlaska and North Carolina.

Dan enjoyed reading science fiction novels and watching science fiction shows in his spare time. He also enjoyed classic cars, woodworking, gardening, board games, card games and chess. Dan pursued life with great fearlessness, enthusiasm and humor.

 

Dan is survived by his wife Virginia (Ginger) of 50 years, son Quentin, daughter Maurin, brother Joe and many loving nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

 

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Martin Funeral home in Mansfield, AR on Thursday, January 11th.

 

The funeral service for Dan will be at Cavanaugh United Methodist Church in Fort Smith, AR on Friday, January 12th from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. His cremains will be buried at Pleasant Grove cemetery in Abbott, AR at a later date.

 

Online condolences may be sent at www.martinfuneralhomes.com

Hartford School Campus Planned to Close

Hackett School Board has decided in the best interest of their current financial situation, to close the Hartford School Campuses effectively at the end of this school year.
Hartford School District consolidated with Hackett School District in 2014 after falling to financial issues due to their dropping enrollment numbers. With the consolidation, Hackett would inherit the financial burden of facilities management, and debt.
Eddie Ray, Hackett School District superintendent released this letter yesterday explaining the situation, and decisions behind the closing.
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Hartford High School Celebrates Past Royalty

Hartford High School Cheer would like to invite you to Hartford High’s 2018 “Blast from the Past” Homecoming Ceremony January 19, 2018 where all past queens will be honored.
If you are a queen, please plan to bring your crown and/or sash if you have them (if not it’s okay) and attend this event to help make this special night a success.
Also, if you know any of these women and can help spread the word or can fill in any of the 1950s blanks for us, please do so. Thank you so much for your help. Go Hustlers!
WHERE: Hartford High School, 508 W Main Street, Hartford, Arkansas 72938
WHEN: Friday, January 19 at 6 PM – 9 PM
2017 Destany Williams
2016 Logan Briann Cumbie
2015 Megan Gentry Emily Lanman
2014 Laura Gail Teague Tayler Blanchard
2013 Kaylie Carson Kalli Chappell
2012 Mariah Dawn Bolton Sarah Michael Chambers
2011 Courtney Cantrell Rachael Elizabeth Horine
2010 Megan Mathews
2009 Brittany D. Huber Shelby Adams
2008 Allie Dake Sarah Hoffman
2007 Ashlee E Noble Katie Michael Bucella
2006 Heather Cade
2005 Autum-Aaron Poston Lucinda Eberhard
2004 Brandy Daggs Shanna Wooten Jones
2003 Jo Lynn Cepeda Deanna Rogers
2002 Desiree Torres Becky Chick Foley
2001 Heather Long Jennifer McConnell
2000 Brandi Palmer Amber Brown
1999 Tammy Sweeten Karla Mae Jacobs
1998 Amanda Hester Kristy Gann
1997 Angela Owens Stephanie Garland
1996 Jean Bowers Sonya Garner
1995 Brandy Woodard Julia Hunt Hearn
1994 Christina Hunter Crystal Mort
1993 Kelli Hester Toni Chick
1992 Amanda Stokes Sandy Cravey Walker
1991 Barbara Hammonds- Billy Laura Renee Caldwell
1990 MarkandTina Tobey Tonaya Allbaugh
1989 Cathi Corbin Lucy Garcia
1988 Angie Turnipseed Hickman Lynette Barnes Howard
1987 Stephanie Maddox Richison Tammy Bartlett
1986 Kendra Pelt DeWese Sherry Hearron Michael
1985 Martha Boswell Johnson
1984 Robin Lovell Wallace
1983 Pamela Layne Miller
1982 Wilma Dugan
1981 Mary Ann Howard
1980 Ronda Hoopengarner Puckett
1979 Jodi Magnani Ballew
1978 Amy Michael Hobbs
1977 Carolyn Daggs Whitt
1976 Kay Napier
1975 Doris Owen
1974 Terry Steele
1973 Paula Frasher
1972 Vicki Murphy
1971 Susan Phelps Daniel
1970 Sandy Barnhill
1969 Katherine Gates
1968 Peggy Lanman
1967 Adrienne Fildes Miles
1966 Shirley Pettus Shankle
1965 Judy Orr Thompson
1964 Nan Couch Guffey
1963 Rose Scaramuzza Walker
1962 Maneen Grigsby Riley
1961 Kay Riddle Hawkins
1960 Betty June Moninger
1959 Cecilia Bean Williams
1958 Joan Roberts
1957 Brenda Carlton
1956 Betty White
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Mansfield Home Targeted in Alleged Break-in

A recent robbery in the Boyd Edition of Mansfield has been reported to authorities. Between 9:00pm Friday night, and 3:00pm Saturday a house on Darlene Drive was illegally entered and several items were reported as stolen, with what is believed to have been a specific target area.
Missing items are listed as an XBOX ONE Halo, XBOX controller, wallet with driver’s license and $5.00 cash, (2) house keys, as well as a coffee can full of Epsom salt with $165 cash hidden within, were reported taken from one bedroom.
The home owner stated that if the perpetrator will return all items, no further action will be taken.  However, if the items are not returned they will seek all available legal action.
Anyone with information about this report is asked to contact the Mansfield Police Department at 479-928-5700, or the Sebastian Sheriff’s Department at 479-783-1051.

MES Principal’s List and Honor Roll

​MANSFIELD ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL’S LIST & HONOR ROLL – Second Quarter & First Semester
THIRD GRADE
CHERYL DAVIS
Second Quarter Principal’s List
Mason Sterling
Second Quarter Honor Roll
Tiayana Chestine
Chloe Hattabaugh
Londann Hinojos
Ella Streets
Ashlynn Whittaker
First Semester Principal’s List
Chloe Hattabaugh
Mason Sterling
Ashlynn Whittaker
First Semester Honor Roll
Leia Baker
Cayman Black
Tiayana Chestine
Jamey Gillenwater
Londann Hinojos
Ella Streets
LISA HENSON
Second Quarter Principal’s List – 0
Second Quarter Honor Roll
John Connor
Quelin Ruiz
1st Semester
Principal’s List – 0
Honor Roll
Alyssa Adams
John Connor
Quelin Ruiz
Caiden Whittaker
CHASITY SPICER
Second Quarter Principal’s List – 0
Second Quarter Honor Roll
Annie Been
James Drews
Semester
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None
Honor Roll
Annie Been
James Drews
Weston Harrison
Onda Hiatt
Danielle Lowery
Lilah Powell
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FOURTH GRADE
DIMITY BERAN
Second Quarter Principal’s list
Jessie Carver
Tamera Pitts
Second Quarter Honor Roll
Malik Beshears
Jordan Bowers
Joey Fildes
Alex Hecox
Angella Kester
Cadien Ore
Addison Robles
Billy Thompson
First Semester
Principal’s List
Tamera Pitts
Honor Roll
Jordan Bowers
Jessie Carver
Joey Fildes
Alex Hecox
Angella Kester
Cadien Ore
Addison Robles
Billy Thompson
TOMMY BREWER
Second Quarter Principal’s List
Charlie Collier
Cooper Edwards
Madison Hearron
Rafe Jerry
Ethan Martin
Chloe Whiley
Second Quarter Honor Roll
Dominick Brownotter
Wyatt Frazier
Andrew Manning
Logan Ore
Mylee Strozier
1st Semester
Principal’s List
Dominick Brownotter
Charlie Collier
Cooper Edwards
Madison Hearron
Rafe Jerry
Ethan Martin
Chloe Whiley
Honor Roll
Kyla Carlton
Wyatt Frazier
Jeff Hagar
Connor Mayo
Logan Ore
Mylee Strozier
Zander Walters
LAURA HOLLAND
2nd quarter
Principal’s List
Chloe Beran
Joseph Carter
Brooklyn Rempfer
Honor Roll
James Bausley
Daisy Nelson
Logan Newman
Christen Pruitt
Dawson Robinson
Kaylee Ward
1st Semester
Principal’s List
Chloe Beran
Joseph Carter
Brooklyn Rempfer
Kaylee Ward
Honor Roll
James Bausley
Jacob Elmore
Daisy Nelson
Logan Newman
Christen Pruitt
Dawson Robinson

Mansfield City Council Special Meeting Agenda

In following the direction of the Mansfield City Council to stay in the know on the current events involving the current issues in Mansfield, they will meet again this Thursday night.
Citizen’s are encouraged to attend, but reminded that due to the nature of the meeting, there will be no public comments.
Public comments are only given at regularly scheduled meetings.
 
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Dedicated MMS IXL Students

Mansfield Middle School would like to congratulate the five students that earned the most IXL Certificates and Tutoring time for the first semester.
These five students used their time more efficiently that others and earned high mark honors for their first semester achievement on IXL and tutoring.  These students utilized their time better to help earn achieve higher performance.
Matthew Swanger led all 5th and 6th grade Middle School students earning 53 points for IXL certificates and tutoring time.  Tied for second place with 44 points was Chance Lowe and a second 6th grade student.  Fourth place finish was 5th grade student Brandon Raynor which earned 42 points and fifth place finisher Travis Tobey with 40 total points.
Congratulations to each of these young men and their high effort.

MMS Spotlights Kitchen Crew

The loveable Lunch Ladies of the Mansfield Middle School Lunchroom are always giving a smiling face and enjoy working and serving students each and everyday.  These two young ladies bring a smile to your hungry child everyday at school.  We want to thank these two and Mrs. James for all the hard work they do at Mansfield Middle School.  We want to introduce you to Mrs. Treva Edwards and Mrs. April Robles.  These sparkling personalities for fun and care adorn the kitchen lines everyday at Mansfield Middle School.
Mrs. Treva has been employed at Mansfield for 28 years.  Outside of her time cooking delectable delights in the Middle School cafeteria, Mrs. Treva spends her time sewing and with her grandchildren.  Mrs. Treva is proud to be married for the past 40 years and the proud parent of two children, and four grandchildren.  Mrs. Treva’s favorite book is the bible and her favorite movie is the Green Mile.  Mrs. Treva also says her favorite book/movie is Anne of Green Gables.  The papyrus leafs are hard to read, but Mrs. Treva believes everyone should take time it.  Mrs. Treva loves Mexican food and whenever the time comes to retire she sees herself as a dedicated seamstress.  Tracey Epperson, long time Mansfield employee states that she remarkable seamstress.
One of Mrs. Treva’s partners is Mrs. April Robles.  Mrs. Robles is the mother of three children and has been employed by the district for approximately five years.  Mrs. Robles pretends to be shy and isolated, but her friends know her much different.  She is a constant comedian and enjoys working with students everyday.  During her time away from serving hot meals to Middle School students, Mrs. Robles spends time with family all she can.  Her favorite food is anything that is associated with cheese and she loves scary movies.  She dreams of retiring and becoming a stand up comedian and starting her own series of shows Apridea similar to the Madea line of movies.
We are so glad to have three wonderful Middle School cooks that each and everyday work to serve delicious hot meals to each and everyday student.  Our Middle School cafeteria staff are second to none and work diligently to put together quality food.  Cafeteria staff must work within a tight budget, multiple rules and regulations for dietary standards, but work tediously to serve great food with a better smile.
Mansfield Middle School Principal, Floyd Fisher

Mansfield City Council SPECIAL Meeting 01/04/2018

City of Mansfield, Arkansas City Council Agenda

SPECIAL MEETING – January 4, 2018 – Thursday 7:00 PM

 

  1. Welcome – Call to Order
  2. Invocation
  3. Pledge of Allegiance
  4. Attorney Report
  5. Financial Review for the week – Becky Walke
    • Approval of any open financial and/or contract items.
  6. Landmark Engineering & Survey – Open discussion between Council and Engineers about their support to the city.
  7. Water Tower – (Director of Public works / Landmark Engineers)
    • Permanent Repairs
    • Timeline
    • Policy & Procedure for Water Sampling
    • Maintenance Best Practices
    • Potential Outside Support – Arnold Elmore, James Fork Water, Landmark Engineering
    • West Fraser offer to Assist with Financial Support for repairs.
    • Continued Council Open Discussion about water with Engineers.
  8. Wastewater Treatment Plant – (Director of Public Works / Landmark Engineers)
    • ADEQ Violations
      1. Engineering Firm written plan to remediate these violations and to prevent any in the future.
      2. Assistance from Engineering Firm to provide support on potential fines we may receive.
    • Smell
    • Pump Repair / Replacement
    • Scott County Judge Offering Assistance with sludge removal if needed.
    • Status – State support for Juvenile Services.
    • Continued Council Open Discussion about wastewater with Engineers.
  9. Personnel – Clarification of Director of Public Works Pay regarding salary and overtime.
  10. Request for Special Meeting to be held Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 7:00 PM.
  • Adjournment

MHS Tiger Football Show Christmas Spirit

The Mansfield Tiger football team recently made their annual Christmas visit to the Fianna Hills nursing home in Fort Smith. The players and coaches visited with the residents as they enjoyed their dinner and provided each with a personalized Christmas card.

” This is something that is very special to our program. We told the guys that many of these residents will not have visitors over the holidays. Some may never have visitors. Our guys did a great job of socializing with the residents ,laughing and even singing some Christmas songs….it’s really an awesome experience for both them and us.” – Coach Craig Bentley