Dorothy Calloway, 96, of Paris passed away Friday, March 8, 2013 in Paris Regional Medical Center.  Services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Sunday, March 10^th in the Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home chapel at 730 Clarksville St. with Associate Pastor Betty Lyke officiating.  Burial will follow in Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Caviness.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Dorothy was born November 6, 1916, the second of seven children to Roy and Tempia Caviness, near Paris in the Broadway Community.

She married Eugene Trenton Little in 1938. He preceded her in death on February 12, 1975.

Dorothy married Henry Alton Calloway in 1976.  He preceded her in death on January 5, 1995.

She is survived by her four children, Kenneth Gene Little and wife Lorraine of Bulverde, TX., Lanny Dale Little and his wife Juanita of Germantown, MD., Donnie Brian Little and his wife Christine of Augusta, GA., and Peggy Little Hall and her husband Jim of Greensboro, GA., 7 grand-sons, 6 grand-daughters, 1 great grand daughter, special nieces Annette Caviness and Linda Russell of Paris and many other nieces and nephews.

She worked at Campbell Soup for over 17 years until retirement.  She gave over 17,000 volunteer hours with the McCuistion Regional Medical Center Auxiliary and was a member of the United Methodist Church of North Lamar Parish.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.

While serving an outstanding assault warrant for an arrest, Lamar County Sheriff’s Deputies found the subject to be in possession of a crystal-like substance that tested positive for Methamphetamine, as well as other drug paraphernalia and a set of scales, according to Sheriff Scott Cass.

Lamar County Deputies, Shanahan and Rogers, went to serve the outstanding warrant to a Anthony Maroney, 29, who was found standing in his front yard upon officer arrival.

Subsequently, he was identified and arrested for the outstanding warrant.  While searching Maroney he was found to be in possession of three baggies of a the crystal like substance that tested positive for Methamphetamine in a presumptive test.

Deputies’ initial approximate aggregate weight of the controlled substance found was over 13 grams of methamphetamine, according to Sheriff Cass.

Maroney was arrested for the Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 >4g <=200g, as well as the initial warrant — Assault Causing Bodily Injury – Family Violence.

Continuing the search of the scene Deputies found other drug paraphernalia at the scene, including a set of scales.  Tamara Maroney, 24, was also identified on the scene and arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Both were placed in the Lamar County Jail.

For their arraignment, Judge Cindy Ruthhart presided, setting total bonds for Anthony Maroney at $28,000, while Tamara Maroney received a $280 fine for the Drug Paraphernalia charge.

Community business leaders can access the knowledge and experience of world-renowned leaders by attending Chick-fil-A^® Leadercast^® at East Paris Baptist Church in Paris on May 10, 2013.

Chick-fil-A^®  Leadercast^®  is a one-day leader development event broadcast LIVE from Atlanta, Ga. to hundreds of sites throughout the nation, including Paris. The event will be hosted by Leadership Lamar County.  Lunch and snacks will be provided. Speakers for this year’s event includes:

• Jack Welch, Former Chairman and CEO of General Electric
• Andy Stanley, Best-selling leadership author and communicator
• Mike Krzyzewski, Head men’s basketball coach, Duke University and Team USA
• John Maxwell, Best-selling author and leadership expert
• Dr. Henry Cloud, Best-selling author and leadership consultant
• LCDR Rorke Denver, Navy SEAL and star of the 2012 movie Act of Valor
• Sanya Richards-Ross, 2012 London Olympic gold medalist, track & field
• David Allen, Best-selling author of Getting Things Done and productivity expert
• Condolezza Rice, Secretary of State (2005-2009) , via exclusive Simply Lead video interview

Last year, over 100,000 leaders from 14 countries attended Chick-fil-A^®  Leadercast^®. In its 14th year, this full day, experiential conference is predicted to reach its largest audience to date.

• Everyone is a leader! Leadership is influence, nothing less and nothing more. From the CEO, to the college student, to the stay-at-home mom, to the small business owner. Everyone is looking to gain influence in their personal and professional life. Chick-fil-A Leadercast is their opportunity to hear from 10 world-renowned leaders that will have an incredible impact on their lives.
• There is something for everyone. There are speakers from different backgrounds and with different perspectives. Rarely do attendees have the ability to hear such a variety in one day and in their own city.
• One day of affordable training. Many one-day training events without this quality of a speaker line-up can range from $150-$400. Attendees to this event will pay only $89 per ticket or $79 per ticket with a purchase of 10 or more. The cost of attending is an incredible value.
• Leadership is critical in current times. We are seeing crisis after crisis with one giant fingerprint all over it: leadership deficiency. This is an age when leaders are desperate for leadership training.
• Increase your ability to influence others, connect and network with other local leaders, and foster leadership growth in the community.

This year the program will focus on the idea of simply leading. Our lives are full of things that we think will grow our businesses and increase our influence. What if there was potential impact in simplifying our lives so that our leadership could thrive? Leading in a complex world requires simplicity to cut through the clutter. This diverse group of internationally-acclaimed authors, leadership experts and practitioners will share insights to help leaders learn how to Simply Lead.

For more information about Chick-fil-A^®  Leadercast^®, or to purchase tickets, call 903-491-3573 or visit http://www.chick-fil-aleadercast.com/location/lamarcounty.

Click HERE a printable version of the Chick-fil-A Leadercast Ticket Order Form.

Front Row (left to right): Juan Flores, Monica Silva, Kayla Morphew, and Autumn Albertson
Back Row (left to right): Dylan Ruthart, Victoria Davis, Cristian Cortes, Bianca Cortes, Bianey Cortes, and Natalie Morrison.

Paris High choir students won 10 medals at the UIL Solo & Ensemble contest at Texas A&M-Commerce Friday, February 22.

Two students received gold medals for a superi­or rating on Class 1 selections and earned an invitation to compete Memorial Day Weekend at the State UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest in Pflugerville.

The students are under the direction of Jan Blize and Jeanette Singleton and accompanied by Dottie Billman.

Bronze Medal Solo:                Silver Medal Solo:                   Gold Medal Solo: 

Autumn Albertson                     Bianca Cortes                             Victoria Davis

Cristian Cortes                            Bianey Cortes                             Dylan Ruthart

Juan Flores                                 Kayla Morphew              

Monica Silva                               Natalie Morrison

GIVENS PREKINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP

begins

March 18, 2013

8:30–11:30 A.M.

or

12:30–2:30 P.M.

Please HERE for complete details.

Zain Syed

Zain Syed, a seventh grader at Paris Junior High, earned 2nd place at the East Texas Regional Science Fair for his project titled, “The Influence of Environmental Chemicals on Photosynthesis”.  Syed completed in the junior division (grads 6 – 8) in Biological Science.

Specialty awards were given for projects in the water, engineering, use of computers and environmental science.  Syed won 1st place from Water Environmental Association of Texas & Texas Water Utilities Association, plus a $300 prize from the American Chemical Society.

He will now advance to the ExxonMobil Texas Science & Engineering Fair on March 27-29 in San Antonio.  Syed took first place at the state event last year and was among 300 semifinalists named from more than 6,000 nominees throughout the United States, as a semifinalist in the Broadcom MASTERS, a program of Society for Science & the Public.  Gary Stuart, Jodi Andoe and Katharine Bryan are his sponsors.

The American Red Cross as recently launched its brand new, life-saving Tornado App! Some key features of this free app will include a ‘siren’ sound whenever there is an NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration) tornado warning in your area, instant access to our ‘Safe & Well’ notification site, a wealth of interactive preparedness planning tools, as well as a very relieving ‘All-Clear’ message when the storm has passed.

“This app is especially important here across the tornado-prone Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas areas,” states American Red Cross, CFRE, Executive Director John Davis.

Being that the weather systems seem to get more volatile each year, and ‘tornado season’ just around the corner, it would be in all or our interests to get prepared in case disaster strikes.

You can read about all the great features of the American Red Cross’ Tornado App by clicking here.

The Red River Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is lining up programs this year to educate citizens, employees, managers and business owners on the common subject of workplace violence & bullying, and in less than two weeks, highly respected, veteran police officer, and our current Paris Chief, Bob Hundley, will be giving a presentation covering just these topics at a SHRM catered luncheon.

The event will be held at the Lewis Hall Training Room — directly behind Paris Regional Medical Center’s North Campus — on Thursday, March 21.

“With all the attention in the media these days on workplace violence and bullying, as well as many tragic incidents, this topic is on everyone’s mind,” Isaac Sanchez, PJ Trailers, Mfg. Co. and RRV SHRM member, told the Extra! about the upcoming luncheon seminar.

Chief Hundley speaking at the GOP meeting in February, 2013.

Chief Bob Hundley will be presenting the program to our area Human Resource Managers, although the public is welcome to attend.

The presentation will begin at 12pm and end at 1pm, but people are encouraged to arrive early, around 11:30, to get your meal and seat.

Keeping the good work of the Paris Police Department in the public eye, Hundley has made several presentations, including one recently answering the Sandy Hook School tragedy, speaking to the Paris ISD Board of Trustess, saying that the ‘Paris Police are ready to respond if schools need them.‘

Chief Hundley told the Extra! that some of the topics involving workplace violence and bullying that will be discussed on March 21 at the Human Resource luncheon will include:

• Recognizing employees with problems, bullying or anti-social behavior
• Recent history of workplace violence, along with demographics of the subjects involved
• Communication skills
• Conflict resolution
• Behavioral Warning Signs
• Pre-Attach Signs
• Body Language 
• Safety Plans & Prevention
• Personal & Workplace safety
• What to expect when 9-1-1 is called
• Law Enforcement Response

There will be a very nice catered lunch for those that attend, and it is very unlikely that you will get information such as this this anywhere else.

Chief Hundley’s experience and presentation will leave you wondering what you can do to change this issue that has become such a frequency in today’s society.

If you are a student, employee, manager, business owner, or just someone who would like to come and learn about something that is hurting people every minute of every day — everyone is invited.

Tickets are $12, but this includes a special recipe catered lunch and a beverage.  If you would like to attend this special luncheon, please RSVP at rfiggins@1st-fed.com.

“I look forward to this great presentation and would like to thank Chief Hundley for taking time out of his busy schedule to share this wonderful presentation with us,” Sanchez said in conclusion.

In the words or United Way of Lamar County Executive Director, April Carl, ‘the Urban Adventure Race as unknown locations, challenges (physical and mental), will be EXTREME fun, and an action-packed way to support our local United Way, in order for them to serve so many of those in need in our surrounding areas.

Click here to register your team, have a BLAST, and help out United Way of Lamar County.

Like several other other of the non-profits in our community — such as the Lamar County Coalition of Business, Education & Industry and the idea and success of their Mad Max Run — the United Way of Lamar County put their brains together to design an event that would not only be different than the ‘norm’, but also fun and memorable, as the idea is to make this an annual fundraiser for our branch of United Way — one of the best in the entire state of Texa, exceeding their 2013 fundraising campaign gaol by over $100,000.

The United Way’s 1st annual Urban Adventure Race will involve much more mental and fun, puzzle-like challenges rather than just a ‘foot race’ or just strength challenges, although there will be obstacles that are designed to be physically challenging.

These destinations, challenges and obstacles will be spread amongst the entire town, so that each team will reach a them a number or different ways, including by vehicle.

The idea is who can get through these challenges completed the quickest and correctly — regardless whether physical, mental or down right interesting.

There can be teams that consist of 2-4 people, and you must be 18-years or older to participate in the race.  A waiver of release will be signed by any and all participants that prepare to be involved in the event.

The Team Registration deadline is March 29th, so it is coming soon.  If you want to get yourself and team, or know someone who may want to be a part of this first ever, unique event, please click HERE for the team registration form.

There area also sponsorships available for business that will offer great exposure for your company, as well as support a great cause, however the spaces are limited to so move quickly if you are interested.

To see a list of Sponsorship Levels click here.

Norman Curtis Adams, 35, Bicycle/Failure to Display DL, Violate Promise to Appear

Janet Akers, 52, Assault

Roy Dale Blacketer, 29, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, Failure to Display DL, Failure to Appear (Non-Trafffic)

Wade Walter Bretz, 51, Public Intoxication

Stewart Wayne Buckner, 21, Expired Motor Vehicle Registration, Failure to Maintain Finania Responsibility

Vestal Cardell Cooper, 49, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 >1g Drug Free Zone, Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence, Failure to Display DL, Expired Motor Vehicle Registration

Davez Javon Coursey, 21, Criminal Trespassing, >=$50 <$500, Resisting Arrest/Detention/Seizure, Bicycle/Failure to Display DL, Failure to Appear (Non-Traffic)

Chris Odell Felts, 26, Failure to Identify, Failure to Display DL

Patricia A. Fisher, 56, Inhalant Paraphernalia, Repeat/Habitual Public Intoxication, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Open Container, Failure to Appear (Non-Traffic), Disorderly Conduct, Public Intoxication

Tavean Cordear Franklin, 25, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 <1g

Dustin Kile Harvey, 23, Theft of Property >=$500 <$1500

Dylan Kane Hensler, 19, Possession of Marijuana <2oz, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, Expired Motor Vehicle Registration, Failure to Display DL, Failure to Appear/Parent, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Elisabeth Ann Jones, 52, Seat Belt Violation

Rhett Tyson Keesee, 25, Failure to Appear (Non-Traffic), Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, Failure to Display DL, Expired Motor Vehicle Registration

James Franklin Kirby, 40, Abandon/Endanger Child

Patrick Martinez, 22, Failure to Display DL, Violate Promise to Appear

Jennifer Lynn McCauley, 29, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, Motor Vehicle Inspection, Seat Belt Violation 5-16

Shayla Denise Newsome, 30, Paris Municipal Court Capias, Violate Promise to Appear

Joanne Joyce-Elizabeth Nyce, 19, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility

Jorge Ortiz, 20, Possession of Marijuana <2oz, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Thomas Randall Reed, 52, Assault

Jeremy Kaude Rosson, 23, Criminal Nonsupport

John Larry Smith, 62, Permit Unlicensed Driver

Dustin Michael Sumrall, 31, Expired Motor Vehicle Registration, Failure to Appear/Parent, Failure to Display DL

Breanna Noel White, Possession of Marijuana <2oz

Mallory Elizabeth Wright, 22, Failure to Display DL, Failure to Appear (Non-Traffic)

Lisa Marie Zermeno, 34, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 <1g, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 3 <28g, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving w/ License Invalid, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 3 <28g, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia PG 2 <1g

Henry Morgan Davis, 73, of  Powderly passed away Friday, March 8, 2013 at his residence, after his courageous two year battle with lung cancer. He is remembered as a loving husband, father, and friend.

He was born on July 10, 1939 in San Mateo, California a son of Thomas N. and Etta Inez Terry Davis. Henry graduated from Central High School earning a basketball scholarship to Paris Junior College. He attended East Texas State University, a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, and earned master’s degrees in Math, History, and Education. Henry was a past member of Paris Golf and Country Club, Pine Ridge, Boy’s Club and TSTA Transportation Reg. VIII Service Center. Henry also served in the Texas National Guard He was of the Baptist faith.

Mr. Davis began his teaching career in 1965 at Detroit School as coach, Kopperl, and Ferris Districts.  He was a coach and principal at West Lamar and held the position of superintendent at Chicota. Mr. Davis retired in 1986 as assistant superintendent at North Lamar and head of transportation.  He taught drivers education, defensive driving and bus driving school for 20 years. He also was athletic director at Clayton, Oklahoma and taught at Grant, Oklahoma. He refereed basketball games and umpired baseball games all over Lamar County. Mr. Davis also coached Little League Baseball, Pony League Baseball and Pee Wee Football.

He is survived by his spouse Margie Blaine Davis whom he married on February 4, 1966 in Paris Junior College Chapel. Also surviving are his children Steven Davis, Stephanie Sanders and husband Kelly, and Stacie Davis and her fiancee` Adam Bruckhoff and  granddaughter Bailee Sanders, and grandson Blake Davis. He was preceded in death by brothers Thomas Davis and Jerry Davis.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in the Hopewell Cemetery with Rev. James Eddie Cheatham officiating. Family will receive friends at the Sanders residence at 5705 Old Clarksville Rd., Reno, Texas Monday evening from 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Pallbearers will be Bobby Slagle, Jace Carrington, Leslie Towers, Terry Jordan, Mike Newsom, and Adam Bruckhoff. Honorary pallbearers will be Denny Hines, Hen Phan, Ronnie Terry, Porter Griggs, Butch Smith, Blaine Moore, and all Henry’s former students and athletes. Services are under the direction of the Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home where online condolences maybe made by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.

Donations may be made in his name to an account that has been set up at First Federal Community Bank in Paris to help defer medical expenses.

Jack Dale Shepard, 81, of Paris, died at Medical City of Dallas, Sunday, March 10, 2013.  Funeral services are set for 1:00 PM, Wednesday, March 13, 2013 in the chapel of Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home with Rev. Glynn Vickers officiating.  Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Gardens Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until service time prior to the service on Wednesday.  Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Jack was born June 8, 1931 in Wellington, Texas to States Coleman and Lola McClure Shepard.  He married Myra Ford in the Faulkner Methodist Church on July 12, 1953.  Mr. Shepard worked for Grand Auto Parts for many years and retired after 17 years from the security department at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church and served in the United States Army National Guard.

Mr. Shepard is survived by his wife, Myra Shepard; one daughter, Diana Kay Jordan and fiancée, Leslie Green; one granddaughter, Bryana Paige Latham and husband, Ricky; and one great-granddaughter, Jayden Paige Latham.  He was preceded in death by four brothers, Roland, John, Lee, and Billy Shepard as well as two infant brothers.

Pallbearers will be Larry Dean Shepard, Ricky Latham, Buddy Heuberger, Leslie Jordan, Leslie Green, and David Rutherford.

Online condolences may be made to the Shepard family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.

After a call from a concerned landowner to the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived to the scene of a criminal trespassing, observing a truck driving around the pasture without authorization from the landowner, according to Sheriff Scott Cass.

Lamar County Deputies were dispatched to incident in progress in the Northeast part of Lamar County, where subsequently a landowner found persons driving a vehicle in their pasture without permission. Deputies stopped, identified and arrested two subjects, Letha Thompson Cooke,34, and a Larry Dale Owens, 48.

Both subjects were arrested for Criminal Trespassing, and upon a search of the vehicle, officers found a 30-30 rifle, a baggie containing a crystal like substance that presumptively tested positive for methamphetamine, while also locating several pills, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia, according to Sheriff Cass.

Deputy’s initial aggregate weight of the controlled substance found was over 6 grams.

The subjects were placed into the Lamar County Jail, with Cooke being charged with Criminal Trespassing with a Deadly Weapon, Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance PG 1 >4<=200G, Possession of Marijuana < 2oz, Prohibited Weapon Switchblade/Knuckles, and Possession of Controlled Substance PG 3 <28G.

Owens was charged with Criminal Trespassing with a Deadly Weapon.

Justice of the Peace, Precint 3, Tim Risinger, arraigned both Cooke and Owens, with bonds set at $3000 for Owens and bonds totally $48,000 for Cooke.

Lloyd Lee Diggs passed from this earth Monday March 11, 2013 at Paris Regional Medical Center.  Funeral services are set for 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 14, 2013 in the chapel of Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home with Rev. Brad Michaels officiating.  Burial will follow in EvergreenCemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Wednesday evening at the funeral home.  The family will also gather at the home of Reithie and Tommy Frazier.  Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Lloyd will be remembered as a wonderful son, brother, uncle and friend to many.  Lloyd was a dedicated man to his work and his love for antiques and genealogy.

Lloyd was born May 14, 1926 in Lamar County to James Homer Diggs and Lila Mae Diggs.  He graduated from DirectHigh School and started his 30 year career at S.H. Kress as receiving manager until its closure.  He then was employed at Sears where he retired.  His love of antiques took him to Canton and surrounding areas finding treasures to fill his dreams.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother; two sisters, Gladys Diggs, Louzelle Winton; and a brother-in-law, Charley Winton.

He is survived by his nieces Sharon Mullens and husband, Eddie, Reithie Frazier and husband, Tommy; great-nephews and nieces, Chad and Leesa, Reuben and Amanda, Meredith and John, Bret and Saundra, and Matt and Angie; numerous great-great-nephews and nieces; cousins, Carol Diggs and Jina Strohl; and his favorite dog, Lucy Lou.

Pallbearers will be Chad Frazier, Brett Ashton, Reuben Frazier, Matt Ashton, Chase Frazier, Dillon Ashton, Rhett Powell, and Tommy Malone.  Honorary pallbearers named are Thomas Jackson, Shane Boatwright, and Dr. Ralph Brown.

Online condolences may be made to the Diggs family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.

Tillman J. Archer, 79, of the Faught community, passed from this life Sunday March 10, 2013 at his residence after a valiant battle with cancer for several years. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday March 14, 2013 in the chapel of Starrett Funeral Home, with Rev. Bill Dickey officiating. Interment will follow in Meadowbrook Gardens, with full military honors by the U.S. Air Force.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

T.J. was born December 28, 1933 in Cunningham, a son of John Wayne and Leola Sutherlen Archer. He was a graduate of Cunningham schools, then attended East Texas State University, where he obtained his B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering and a M.S. in Education. Tillman served his country faithfully in the U.S. Air Force for thireen years. He retired as an engineer for E-Systems in Greenville, TX, following some twenty-five years of service. Tillman was a member of D.A.V., the Breakfast Optimist Club, the V.F.W., and a member of Maxey Baptist Church.

He married Wanda Jones on February 22, 1955 in Cunningham.

Tillman was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Linda Archer, and a sister-in-law, Patsy Archer.

Survivors include his wife Wanda, of the home; two sons, Richard Archer and wife Robbie, of Faught and Daniel Archer and wife Christy, of Timpson, TX; eight grandchildren, Ena Black and Mitzi Livesay, whom he raised, Steve Holt, Michael Holt, Mackenzie Archer, Jace Archer, Cade Archer, Kendall Archer,; four great-grandchildren, Brenton Black and fiancée Bessi Jones and their child Levi Jones, Mitchell Black and fiancée Scottlyn Todd, Sean Price, and Ashlyn Price; four brothers, Gary Archer and wife Betty, Ronnie Archer and wife Paula, Billy Wayne Archer and wife Mary Ann, and Tommy Archer; one great-great-grandchild; and a sister, Melba Browning.

Named as Honorary Pallbearers are Michael Holt, Jace Archer, Cade Archer, Jonathan Archer, Brenton Black, Mitchell Black, Steve Holt and Gary Lollar.

The family wishes to express their sincere love and appreciation to the staff of Jordan Home Health Services and Cypress Basin Hospice for their tender care of both Tillman and our family.

Friends may register in Tillman’s Book of Memories at www.starrettfunerals.com.

Rodrick Dontay Dawson, 28, Assault, Motion to Provoke Probation

Rebekah Breaundra Evins, 25, Failure to Appear (Non-Traffic), Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, Failure to Yield to Right of Way

Shiniqua Shenette Jeffery, 29, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, Failure to Appear (Non-Traffic)

Brandon Russel Matlock, 30, Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance PG 1 >=4g <200g

Stephanie Nicole Milton, 28, Failure to Display DL

Janet Renee Walker, 55, Driving While Intoxicated

*by Sucharu Chris Prakash, MD*

How often should cholesterol levels be checked?

The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that all adults have their fasting lipid profile checked at 20 years of age and every five years thereafter.

Dr. Chris Prakash

What should your cholesterol level be?

High cholesterol is associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease, which can include coronary heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease.

A complete cholesterol profile is made up of three different things:

• HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) is the good cholesterol (you want this to be high).
• LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) is the bad cholesterol (low is better).
• Triglycerides are the most common form of fat found in food and in the body (the visible fat on chicken and steak). If you are overweight, your body stores the extra calories you eat as triglycerides.

Figuring out the best cholesterol levels to aim for can be confusing. I use the American Heart Association guidelines to help interpret the numbers:

Every individual has his or her unique set of risk factors for cardiovascular disease. It is important that a discussion be held with your doctor about your risk factors (and cholesterol profile is an important part of that). Only then can you arrive at a strategy to lower your risk, which may include a combination of lifestyle modification and drugs.

This information is strictly an opinion of Dr Prakash, and is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor. Dr Chris Prakash is a contributing columnist, and author of eParisExtra’s “The Doctor is In” column. He is a medical oncologist at Texas Oncology Paris. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Oncology and Hematology. He lives in Paris, TX with his wife and two children, and can be reached at 9037850031, or Sucharu.prakash@usoncology.com

Police were called to a reported armed robbery at the E-Z Mart on Clarksville Street early Tuesday morning, after a man allegedly took money from the register at gunpoint, according to Paris PD Public Information Officer Curtis Garrett.

In the early morning hours — just before 3:30am — on March 12, Paris Police received the call for the robbery in the 3000 block of Clarksville Street. The store attendant reported to officers that an unknown black male, yielding a pistol, took money from the register. The suspect then fled the scene to the west on foot, and according to police, no one was hurt in the robbery.

The incident is under investigation.

Also on Monday, 28-year-old Rodrick Dontay Dawson, of Paris, was arrested without incident in the 100 block of Price Circle on two felony warrants out of the Lamar County Sheriff’s Department. One warrant was for Assault – Family Violence, while the other was a Motion to Revoke his probation for the Assault – Family Violence charge.

According to Officer Garrett, on Monday, March 11, Paris Police responded to 106 calls for service while arresting 7 persons. There were also three assaults, one burglary of a residence, and one criminal trespassing reported, which remain under investigation.

Elisabeth Ann Jones, 52, Seatbelt Violation

Janet Renee Walker, 51, Driving While Intoxicated – 3rd or More

Rodney Dewayne Crippin, 36, Driving w/ License Invalid w/ Previous Conviction/Suspension w/o Fines Resolved, Failed to Maintain Financial Responsibility

Lisa Zermeno, 34, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 <1g, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 3 <28g, Possession of Dangerous Drug

Danny Wayne Godsey, 48, Theft of Property >=$50 <$500

Vestal Cardell Cooper, 49, Possession of Controlled PG 1 <1g Drug Free Zone, Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence

Christiane Boyd, 45, Theft of Property >=$50 <$500

Roderick Dontay Dawson, 27, Assault – Family/Household Member w/ Previous Conviction

Brandon Russel Matlock, 30, Manufacture/Delivery of Controlled Substance PG 1 >=1g <200g

Isaak Wieler Friesen, 27, Evading Arrest/Detention w/ Vehicle

Billy Arness Carter, 51, Theft of Property >=$50 <$500

Janna Williams Carter, 46, Theft of Property >=$50 <$500

Andrea Tonette Dunwood, 36, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, Driving While License Invalid, Seat Belt Violation 5-16, Failure to Display DL

Jamal Tyrece Tennon, 21, Aggravated Robbery, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by Felon, Theft of Firearm, Possession of Marijuana <2oz

At 2:30 PM on March 12th, Paris Police Detectives served a search and arrest warrant on a residence in the 2900 block of Clarksville Street regarding the aggravated robbery at the EZ Mart, 3085 Clarksville Street, reported at 3:26am on Tuesday, according to Paris Police Chief Bob Hundley.

Taken into custody was Jamal Tyrece Tennon, 21, who was charged with aggravated robbery, felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of marijuana.

There was evidence recovered from the residence that further linked the suspect to the armed robbery.  Tennon was held overnight in the city jail before arraignment.

Lt. Doug Murphy was the lead detective in the case and was assited by other CID Personnel.

“The Detectives had good information to work with and worked quickly to get this case solved and a dangerous individual in jail,” stated Chief Hundley.