Jamietreck Denitrell Woods, 21, Possession of Marijuana <2oz, Driving w/ License Invalid w/ Previous Conviction/Suspension(s), w/o Fines Resolved

Shari Lynn Belcher, 52, Theft of Property >=$500 <$1500

Terry Ray Glasgow, 31, Crimina Nonsupport

Mark Anthony Callaway, 51, Possession of Marijuana <2oz

Chester Wayne Christopher, 54, Criminal Mischief >$50 <$1500, Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More, Violation of Parole

Howard Paul Browner, 42, Possession of Dangerous Drug, Expired Driver’s License, Assault (Threat)

Jennifer Jones, 43, Assault (Threat)

Christopher Lee Bolton, 53, Assault Causing Bodily Injury – Family Member

Lacheysa Sean Conley, 35, Resisting Arrest/Search/Transport, Theft of Property <$50 w/ Previous Conviction, Criminal Mischief >$50 <$500

A Lamar County grand jury has handed up over thirty indictments to the 6th District Court, including indicting Rickey Eugene Couch on the charge of sexual assault of a child.

Lamar County Courthouse

The grand jury also indicted:

Carl Junior Bateman – assault with prior conviction

Ali Brittany Bates – endangering a child

Shawnda Lynn Beard – burglary of a building

Wade Walter Bretz – aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

Kenderickus Donte Brown – unauthorized use of a motor vehicle

Markus Adrian Bruce – engaging in organized criminal activity, theft of property > $1,500 < $20,000

Richard Raymond Dixon, II – possession of a controlled substance <1g

Justin Lee Dorries – possession of a controlled substance <1g

Ronnie Lee Galloway – theft of property <$1500 with two prior convictions

Allan Ray Haggerty – burglary of a building

Paula Kaye Hall – forgery of a financial instrument

Angel Marie Harris – aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, injury to a disabled persond Person

Dequan Tarza Henderson – felon in possession of a firearm

Cassandra Ann Hesler – unauthorized use of a motor vehicle

Tawana Jeanne Hicks – credit card abuse

Tony Ray House – aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

David Matthew Keller – possession of an illegal drug >1g <4g

Jerrell Jaquanta Lane – theft of property >$20K <$100K

Lloyd Odell McKinley – evading arrest with a prior conviction

Joseph Martin Medrano – burglary of a habitation

Robert Ray Miller – burglary of a habitation

Jessica Nicole Mitchell – possession of an illegal drug >4g <200g, endangering a child

Zachary Benton Philpot – possession of a controlled substance < 1g in a drug-free zone

Pamela Diane Roberts – theft <$1500 with two prior convictions

Rickie James Rodgers – driving while intoxicated 3rd or more, evading arrest with a vehicle

Rickey Don Spraglin – driving while intoxicated (two or more previous convictions)

David Allen Stewart – forgery of a financial instrument

Kyle Wayne Turner, Jr., endangering a child

Ricky Darnell Wise – cruelty to animals

Christopher Woodall – burglary of a habitation

Jasmine Nicole Woods – tampering with evidence, prohibited substance in a correction facility

Dorothy Lee Wolfe Myers, 79, of Paris, went to Heaven to join loved ones on September 13, 2013.

Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16^th, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Cannon officiating. Burial will follow in Long Cemetery next to her beloved husband. The family will receive friends from 6 – 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

She was born July 17, 1934, in Novice, Texas to M. Dee & Lula Tidwell Wolfe. She married Jessie Eldon Myers on March 11, 1950, building forty-eight years of family and memories before his death on Jan. 21, 1998. She was a homemaker. Dorothy loved to bowl & travel with her bowling tournaments. She also loved to go to the Dairy Queen with her sister, Margaret Wilkerson, to meet friends for coffee & ice cream.

Dorothy is to be remembered by her loving family, son, Larry G. Myers & wife Jan of Mt. Pleasant and daughter, Angie Myers Taylor of Paris, grandchildren, Scerena Myers, Robert (Melissa) Hauck, Shawn Myers, Cory J. Myers, Meagan Taylor (James) Howard, Erin Taylor (Heath) Green, eight great grand babies, all that she loved so very much. Also to keep her memories, sister, Margaret (Charles) Wilkerson, brother, Marshall (Pat) Wolfe along with many many nieces, nephews and wonderful family & friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon, parents, brothers, O’Gene Wolfe and Robert Norris Wolfe and one great grandson, Raymond Jay (Poohter) Bullard.

The family would like to thank the services of Dr. Burns & the staff of Brentwood Manor for the care of their beloved mother.

Casket bearers will be: Heath Green, James Howard, Josh Myers, Terry L. Myers, Jr., Cory Myers and Robert Hauck.

To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.

Patricia Dooley Dillard, 67, of Eagletown, OK, passed away Friday, September 13, 2013, at Paris Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home. You may visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com to leave a message or tribute for the family or to check for service information.

Mrs. Dillard, the daughter of Homer T. & Reba Timmons Dooley, was born June 29, 1946, in Shawnee, OK.

She graduated from Idabel High School in 1963 and attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant. She worked for the Army Corps of Engineers out of Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. Patricia was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include her husband, Bobby, whom she married on Jan. 3, 1965, three children, Tod Dillard & wife Tracie of Atoka, Tamie Ross & husband Bobby of Oklahoma City and Lance Dillard of Midwest City, six grandchildren; Bryce Dillard, Breanne Trent, Brady Ross, Jessica Dillard, Keaton Ross & Kendall Ross, two brothers, Ted Dooley & Lonnie Dooley along with several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Barbara Jane (Sikes) Benoit , born February 14, 1948, in Paris, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2013 in Mesquite, Texas at the age of 65.

Preceded in death by husband Duane Benoit and 9 siblings.

Survived by 3 children Darrin Richie, Keith Richie and Stacey Simon and husband Tony, 8 grandchildren Christopher and wife Sharon, Coty, Taylor, Brandy, Kathryn and husband Louis, Faith, Jinna and husband Jacob and Ray, 4 great grandchildren, 6 siblings Eddie, Nellie, Aline, Bernice, Billy and Charles and numerous other family members and friends.

Family will receive friends from 2-4 PM on Sunday, September 15, 2013 at Roselawn Funeral Home in Seagoville. Funeral Services will be 10 AM Monday September 16, 2013 at Roselawn Memorial Chapel.

Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in the Garden of Valley View where she will be laid to rest with her husband Duane Benoit.

A Paris man was flown to a metroplex hospital by helicopter after crashing his motorcycle on Loop 286 on Friday evening, according to Paris Police Chief Bob Hundley.

His injuries remain unclear, but he was flown to the hospital to be evaluated for a possible head injury, according to officials.

“Paris police officers and emergency services responded to a motorcycle crash at 8 p.m. Friday evening in the 300 Block of NW Loop 286,” Hundley said.

The 42-year-old driver of the motorcycle, Don Wulf, was riding a 1996 Harley Davidson in a group of other motorcycles when he laid his motorcycle down to avoid a collision with another bike as the group slowed, the chief said.

By Josh Allen, eParisExtra

Paris police and emergency medical services personnel responded to the Spanish Oaks Apartment Complex, located at 3125 Clarksville St., on Sunday evening to find a 29-year-old man who had been shot in the face area.

“Paris Police are still investigating this shooting that was reported at about 7:18 p.m. on Sunday,” Paris Police department spokesman Curtis Garrett said.

A care-flight helicopter — which had to land in the parking lot on the other side of Clarksville Street — flew Jajuan Rosheen Minter to a Dallas-area hospital to evaluate and treat his injuries.

According to a resident at Spanish Oaks, the man was shot on the eastern side of the apartment complex.

Alert and conscious, the victim advised officers that he did not know who had shot him, Garrett said.

Officers found that the victim had received multiple gunshot wounds, but after receiving treatment he was released.

With little details from the victim about the shooter, Paris police continue to investigate this shooting and encourage anyone that has any information regarding this case to call the Paris police department at 903.784.6688.

By Josh Allen, eParisExtra

Glen LaDon Grayson, 77, of Paris, died at 4:15 PM, Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Paris Regional Medical Center. A military graveside service is set for 10:30 AM, Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Springhill Cemetery near Novice. Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Glen was born October 31, 1935 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma to Leonard Preston and Mamie Lois Sharrock Grayson. He graduated from high school and entered the US Army serving his country from 1954-1957. Mr. Grayson was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Horton Grayson. He was a retired heavy equipment operator working on the nation’s pipelines.

Mr. Grayson is survived by his son, Keith L. Grayson and his spouse, Melanie L. Grayson of Heber Springs, Arkansas; granddaughters, Lauren Michelle Grayson and Shannon Danielle Grayson of Heber Springs; grandson, Keith L. Grayson, II and his spouse, Karen Grayson of Scottsdale, Arizona; sister, Juanell Lovell and spouse, Raymond Lovell; brothers, Jerry Neal Grayson, Harold “Burr” Grayson and spouse, Linda Grayson, Larry “Bay” Grayson and spouse, Margaret Grayson and Roger “Shane” Grayson and spouse, Glenda Grayson; and many nieces and nephews.

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

Liberty National Bank and First Federal Community Bank in Paris have teamed up with Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) in Dallas to award the New Hope Center of Paris Women’s Transitional Shelter a $20,000 Partnership Grant to help purchase kitchen appliances and items for laundry facilities at the new shelter site in Paris.

The New Hope Center is currently in the construction phase at the new site, which is at the corner of 4th and Sherman Streets.

The building currently houses the Paris/Lamar County Health Department and ETCADA, which recently moved in; however, with extra lease space available, even with the shelter in place, the organization plans to continue to rent property to other interested businesses.

The new shelter will be updated and will provide even more adequate space and amenities needed for the Hope Center’s mission of providing housing, food and other support services to low-income women and their children recovering from homelessness.

This year alone, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas has awarded $225,000 in grants through its Partnership Grant Program, according to FHLB officials.

These grants provide funding for the operational needs of community-based organizations involved in affordable housing and community development, officials said.

A presentation of the grant check to the local organization will take place on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the New Hope Center’s current location — 777 Bonham St. — in the chapel.

Officials in attendance to present and receive the grant:

• Gay Ballew, Executive Director, New Hope Center of Paris
• Richard Amis, President and CEO, First Federal Community Bank
• Carl Cecil, President, Liberty National Bank
• Teresa Woodard, Vice President, Mortgage Lending, Liberty National Bank
• Greg Hettrick, Vice President, Director of Community Investment, FHLB Dallas
• Andrea Williams, Chief of Staff for State Representative George Lavender, District 1
• Lawrence Malone, Commissioner Precinct One, Lamar County Commissioners Court
• Lonnie Layton, Commissioner Precinct Two, Lamar County Commissioners Court
• Rodney Pollard, Commissioner Precinct Three, Lamar County Commissioners Court
• Keith Mitchell, Commissioner Precinct Four, Lamar County Commissioners Court

All media and the public are invited to attend the event.

For more information about the New Hope Center or to donate to their cause, please visit the website at www.NewHopeCenterParis.org.

By Josh Allen, eParisExtra

Jason Daniel Cornelison, 40, Assault Causing Bodily Injury

William Christopher Glass, 19, Criminal Trespassing

David Walker Cunningham, 59, Disorderly Conduct, Failure to Signal/Turn

Stephen Ray Dawson, 54, Assault

Dee Ann Green, 42, Driving w/ License Invalid, Expired Motor Vehicle Registration

Alisha Gaye Guenther, 33, Burglary of Habitation

Perry Wayne Hanley, 54, Public Intoxication

Gary Lynn Humphrey, 46, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility

Octavias Omaharr Jeffery, 23, Parole Violation Warrant

Dale Jesse Lee, 30, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility

Leshun Cantrell Patterson, 26, Open Container, Failure to Appear (Non-Traffic)

Tanisha Laquate Patterson, 30, Theft of Property >=$1500 <$20K, Failure to Identify Fugitive

Lillie Loraine Rios, 24, Theft Under $50

Shetta Danisha Scott, 24, Assault Class A

Ashley Latish Spencer, 29, Motion to Revoke Probation

Jarrick Dalton Watkins, 18, Criminal Trespassing

Dexter Lamar Williams, 44, Assault

Elizabeth Anne Williams, 31, Abandon/Endanger Child

Jonathan James Willis, 24, Failure to Display DL, Failure to Appear (Non-Traffic)

Grafford Aubrey Cobb, 79, of Powderly, passed away Monday, September 16, 2013, at his home.

Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18^th, at Providence Cemetery with Jeff Blanton officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 – 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Mr. Cobb, the son of Robert Grafford Cobb & Bonnie B. Meeks Cobb, was born March 19, 1934, in Paris.

On April 29, 1954, he married Mincie Lee Smith, building 58 years of family and memories before her death on July 29, 2012. He was also preceded in death by his father, R. G. Cobb, his mother, Bonnie Dye, brother-in-law, Gary Cochran and father-in-law & mother-in-law, Charlie & Ruth Smith.

He was a member of the Red River Valley Quail Club Association and enjoyed training birddogs in his spare time. His career with the Paris Fire Department spanned 37 years before his retirement in 1994.

Survivors include two sons, Robert Cobb & wife Cindy and Gerald Cobb & wife Terri all of Reno, grandchildren, Brian, Christopher, Matthew, Evan, and Clint, great-grandchildren, Taylan and Kaleb, brother, Jerry Smallwood & wife Joyce of Paris, sister, Barbara Cochran of Powderly along with several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Honorary casket bearers will be: Brian Cobb, Clint Cobb, Matthew Cobb, Don Ensey, Art Scharlach, Danny Wisely, Gary Cook and Troy Gordon.

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Premier Home Care & Hospice, Amber & staff and to caregivers, Willie Spencer & Sharon Mullens.

To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.

James Allan Johnson, 70, of Paris, died at 1:12 AM, Sunday, September 15, 2013 at Legend Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.  A celebration of his life is set for 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Oak Park United Methodist Church with Rev. Judi Brandt officiating.  Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

James was born September 20, 1942 in Wamego, Kansas to Johnie Burton and Alma Alberta Salzer Johnson.  He graduated from Wamego High School and attended both Kansas State University and Kansas State Teachers College.  James served in the US Navy during the Vietnam era.  He was a computer programmer and analyst and wrote the first voter registration program for Tarrant County.  He married Linda Gay Brown on December 3, 1966 in Topeka, Kansas.  He attended Oak Park United Methodist Church.

Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Linda Johnson of Paris; his son, Jeremy Allan Johnson of Paris; siblings, Janie Edwards and husband, Ed of Kansas City, Kansas, Don Johnson and wife, Donna of Wamego, Kansas, and Jodi Niehoff and husband, Chad of Lawrence, Kansas; several nieces and nephews; and nine foreign exchange students from Germany, Finland, Russia, and Brazil.  He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Richard Johnson and Fred Johnson.

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

Billy Fred Daniel, 79, of the Atlas-Ambia Community passed away Sunday September 15, 2013 at his residence.

He was born in the Atlas-Ambia Community a son of Everett William and Betty Freeman Daniel.  He married Minnie Faye Spencer on May 31, 1960 in Paris.

He was a talented and skilled carpenter for over 40 years. Billy Fred was an avid hunter and fisherman, had a green thumb in gardening, and loved watching the Texas Rangers. He loved playing baseball in high school and with the Atlas County League “Mud Cats” and especially enjoyed visiting and spending time with school friend and team mate E.C. Hancock and reliving earlier years in school and usually the conversation turned to baseball. He was a great harmonica player and enjoyed playing with family and friends. He was a member of the Atlas Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves. Most people who knew him will remember he was a hard worker and was dedicated to taking care of his family.

He is survived by his wife Minnie Faye Spencer Daniel; children Donald Daniel and wife Brenda, Ronald Daniel and wife Brenda, Jimmy Daniel and wife Anita and Cindy Daniel-Briscoe and husband Daylon; 12 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and a great-great grandchild; sister Dorothy Daniel of Paris and a niece Virginia Miller of Paris. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers and his special beagle Missy.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Sanders officiating. Burial will follow in the Georgia Cemetery with Marty Anderson, Hunter Daniel, Steven Daniel, Austin Sims, Jeff Spencer, Ronnie Spencer, Bobby Allen, and Steve Birdsong serving as pallbearers. Family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home where online condolences may be sent by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

      Justiss Elementary

4:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Family Reading Night – Library 

      Lamar County Head Start

Policy Council Election Week

Noon – 1:00 p.m. – Parent Workshop Separation Anxiety – Transition Workshop

Thursday, September 19, 2013

      Paris Junior High School

Three Week Progress Reports will be sent home with students

      Crockett Intermediate School

3:35 p.m. – Student Council applications due

      Aikin Elementary

8:30 a.m. – Author Michael Finklea – Kindergarten – 2^nd Grade

9:45 a.m. . – Author Michael Finklea – 3^rd and 4^th Grade

6:30 p.m. – Girls’ and Boys’ Night for Scouting

      Lamar County Head Start

Policy Council Election Week

Noon – 1:00 p.m. – Parent Committee Kick Off

Friday, September 20, 2013

      Paris ISD

Staff Development/Student Holiday – Head Start/Pre-K – 8 ONLY

Instructional day for students in grades 9-12

      Paris High School

Instructional day for students in grades 9-12

Althea Garden Club Application Deadline – applications to be turned in to library

Saturday, September 21, 2013

      Paris High School

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – HOSA Hot Dog/Bake Sale – Atwoods Ranch & Home

Monday, September 23, 2013

      Paris High School

7:45 – 8:30 a.m. – Upward Bound – PHS students enrolled in the program meet in the library

7:30 p.m. – PHS Theatre Department presents “Talking With . . . .”, a play by Jane Martin in the Black Box Theatre. Admission:  $5 adults, $2 students.

      Paris Junior High School

Six Weeks Tests – Electives

      Aikin Elementary

8:30 a.m. – Anti-bullying Assembly – 1^st and 2^nd Grades

9:30 a.m. – Anti-bullying Assembly – 3^rd and 4^th Grades

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

      Paris High School

7:55 a.m. – 8:25 p.m. - See you at the Pole sponsored by Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Bible Club

Six Weeks Tests – Students take six weeks tests in period 7 class

7:30 p.m. – Theatre Production – PHS Theatre Department presents “Talking With . . . .”, a play by Jane Martin in the Black Box Theatre. Admission:  $5 adults, $2 students.

      Paris Junior High School

Six Weeks Tests – ELAR and Science

      Aikin Elementary

6:00 p.m. – SOCRATES Orientation – Aikin Cafeteria

      Justiss Elementary

6:00 p.m. – SOCRATES Orientation – Aikin Cafeteria

      Lamar County Head Start

Noon – 1:00 p.m. – SMILE:  Improving Communication Skills in Young Children – Informative Dental Workshop

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

      Paris High School

Six Weeks Tests – Students take six weeks tests in periods 4, 5, and 6 classes

      Paris Junior High School

Six Weeks Tests – Math and Social Studies

      Justiss Elementary

4:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Family Reading Night – Library

      Givens Early Childhood Center

9:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Pre-K Day at the Fair

      Lamar County Head Start

9:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Pre-K Day at the Fair

Thursday, September 26, 2013

      Paris High School

Six Weeks Tests – Students take six weeks tests in periods 1, 2, and 3 classes

Lamar County Head Start

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Family Evening Workshop – Hands On Workshop

Friday, September 27, 2013

      Paris ISD

First Six Weeks Ends

      Givens Early Childhood Center

11:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Paw Print tattoos will be for sale at lunch – 50¢

      Lamar County Head Start

8:30 a.m. – Dr. Green on Campus for Dental Screenings

Saturday, September 28, 2013

      Paris High School

Region Choir Auditions – Choir students audition for spots in Mixed Region Choir – Mt. Pleasant High School

The Paris High School theatre department presented its first play of the 2013-2014 season with the the production Talking With…. The cast will hit the stage for its final performances on Sept. 23 and 24.

Kala Vickers and Erin Wright rehearse a scene from Talking With… (Photo Submitted)

Bringing an extraordinary insight into how life has left its mark on each of the characters, the first two presentations, held on Sept. 16 and 17, brought success and the theatre department extends invitations the public to attend the last two shows.

“Winner of the 1982 American Theatre Critics Association Award, Best Regional Play, Talking With… presents characters who share with us the way in which life has touched each of them,” Paris ISD spokesman Jeanne Kraft said.

“These extraordinary monologues received a standing ovation at Louisville’s Actors Theatre where they were first presented,” she said. “These characters amuse, move and frighten, always speaking from the depths of their souls.”

The characters of Talking With… include:

• a young happy wife who escapes to Oz
• a fundamentalist snake handler
• an actress who will stop at nothing to get a job
• a baton twirler
• and others

“The cast includes the talents of Shelby Wilson, Caroline James, Molly Jackson, Maggie Maxwell, Kala Vickers, Erin Wright, Ana Luna, D.J. Samuels, and Alex Montellano,” Kraft said.

The theatre department is located in the Fine Arts wing off Collegiate Drive on Dylan Ballard Drive — across from the tennis courts. Curtain time is at 7:30 p.m.

Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students.

For more information, contact the PHS theatre department at 903.737.7400 ext. 2531.

By Josh Allen, eParisExtra

Kote Foster Terry, 21, Driving w/ License Invalid w/ Previous Conviction/Suspension w/o Fines Resolved

Thomas Joe Ashford, 66, Assault Causing Bodily Injury – Family Member

Vickie Jean Swann, 48, Littering/Dumping

Elizabeth Anne Williams, 31, Abandon/Endanger Child w/ Intent to Return, Violation of Parole

Tamika Leyan Mitchell, 37, Theft of Property <$1500 2/More Previous Convictions

Morris Dominguez, 44, Assault Causing Bodily Injury – Family Member w/ Previous Conviction(s)

Lashunia Davette Hunter, 34, Failure to Identify – Fugitive Intentionally Giving False Information, Failure to Appear

William Christopher Glass, 19, Criminal Trespassing

Kenneth Wayne Roeder, 57, Theft of Property >=$1500 <$20K

Jason Cornelison, 40, Assault Causing Bodily Injury – Family Member

Roshonda Deshay King, 36, False Report to Police

Paula Kay Larkin, 42, Public Intoxication

Jordon L. Love, 20, Possession of Marijuana <=2oz Drug Free Zone, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Randall Travis McFatridge, 24, Indecency w/ a Child

James Alexander Meijia, 20, Possession <=2oz Drug Free Zone, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Ronald Lee Twitty, 47, Failure to Appear (Non-Traffic), Failure to Display DL

First Lady Michelle Obama recently launched a campaign to encourage people to drink more water. She said that drinking water was the single best thing we could do to improve our health. She also stated that “water is the best energy drink.”

Dr. Chris Prakash, eParisExtra contributor

Is it true? Are her recommendations based on facts?

Forty-three percent of Americans drink less than four cups of water daily, and 25 percent of children do not drink any water daily (federal statistics).

Drinking more water makes intuitive sense. We all know the 8 by 8 rule – drink 8 glasses (8 oz) of water a day. But is this based on hard data? Let’s examine.

There are no good scientific studies to support this recommendation; however, there are a number of observational trials that support the notion that water is an essential ingredient for our health.

Let us look at the guidelines set by the Institute of Medicine: Total water intake should be 91 ounces for women and 125 ounces for men (from all food and beverages combined). Usually, about 25 percent of water comes from our food. Also note that all fluids count, even caffeinated beverages. So, an average female needs to consume approximately 70 ounces of fluids, and an average male requires about 90 ounces of fluids every day. Of course, these figures are approximate, and fluid requirement can be highly individualized.

Most of us get enough water in the foods and liquids that we consume on a daily basis. Our kidneys have a sophisticated filtration mechanism regulated by hormones (mainly ADH) that regulates fluid (and electrolyte) balance. Most healthy people can let thirst be a guide of water intake. Also look at the color of your urine – if dark and concentrated, you might need to increase your water intake.

Can we drink too much water?

Although uncommon, it is possible to drink too much water. This could be the case if you have congestive heart failure or an underlying condition involving the kidneys or liver, predisposing you to fluid overload. It is advisable to check with your doctor regarding this. Rarely, drinking too much water can cause hyponatremia/low sodium in blood (some patients with disease of the adrenal glands, or endurance athletes, such as marathon runners, who drink large amounts of water). In general, though, drinking too much water rarely causes any problems in healthy adults.

Switch out Soda for Water!

According to the Harvard School of Public Health: Two out of three adults and one out of three children in the United States are overweight or obese, and the nation spends an estimated $190 billion each year treating obesity-related health conditions. Rising consumption of sugary drinks has been a major contributor to the obesity epidemic. A typical 20-ounce soda contains 15 to 18 teaspoons of sugar and upwards of 240 calories. A 64-ounce fountain cola drink could have up to 700 calories. People who drink this “liquid candy” do not feel as full as if they had eaten the same calories from solid food and do not compensate by eating less.

Even though the First Lady’s campaign may not be based on scientific data, drinking more water is healthier for most people, especially if they switch out soda consumption with water. Tap water vs. bottled water is a whole different debate, and I will leave that for some other time.

Contributed by Dr. Chris Prakash

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 and lives in Paris, Texas with his wife and two children. Dr. Prakash can be reached at 903.785.0031 or Sucharu.prakash@usoncology.com.

Kenneth Wayne Roeder, 57, Theft of Property >=$1500 <$20K

Jason Cornelison, 40, Assault Causing Bodily Injury – Family Member

Randall Travis McFatridge, 24, Indecency w/ a Child

Woody Lynn Robinson, 46, Driving While Intoxicated – 2nd Judgement NISI, Criminal Nonsupport

James Paul Harrison, 55, Assault

Debra Flippen Nelson, 55, Assault Class A

Shirley Lavern Potts, 51, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility, Expired Motor Vehicle Registration

Tracy Ann Rodriquez, 38, Burglary of a Vehicle, Assault Class A

Bobby E. Glenn, 56, of Paris, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013, at Paris Regional Medical Center.

Memorial services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21^st, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Sanders officiating.

Bobby, the son of Gordon G. Glenn, Sr. & Audrey Mae Davis Glenn, was born Dec. 17, 1956, in California.

He was employed at Winters Metal Buildings.

To leave a message or tribute for the family please visit www.brighthollandfuneralhome.com.

Johnny Allen Allison, 51, Theft of Property >=$20 <$500 by Check

Byron Ray Alford, Jr., 38, Theft of Property <$1500 w/ 2/More Previous Convictions

James Alexander Mejia, 20, Possession of Marijuana <=2oz Drug Free Zone

Gilbert Bobby Reyes, 40, Possession of Controlled Substance PG 1 <1g

Debra Flippen Nelson, 55, Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Jordon Len Love, 20, Possession of Marijuana <=2oz Drug Free Zone

Tracy Ann Rodrigues, 38, Burglary of a Vehicle, Assault Causing Bodily Injury

Alexandra Georgette Jones, 39, Driving w/ License Invalid w/ Previous Conviction/Intoxication

Wayne Lee Dunken, 40, Assault – Intentional/Reckless Impede Breathing/Circulation – Family Member w/ Previous Conviction, Resisting Arrest/Search/Transport

The second annual Dylan’s Drivers fundraiser, Rides for a Reason, will take place today at the Love Civic Center.

Photo from the 2012 Rides for a Reason, which drew a large crowd to the Love Civic Center. Here, some firefighters have some fun with a remote controlled firetruck. (Photo by Josh Allen, eParisExtra)

This year, the all-day event will be even better than last, although the first annual Rides for a Reason brought the organization much success and awareness.

“The event will include a hamburger cook-off, 5K run, antique car show, a softball tournament, bounce houses for children and a memorial motorcycle ride,” Dylan’s father, Ronnie Ballard said.

The full schedule of events for this year’s Rides for a Reason include:

• 8 a.m.: Running for a Reason: 5K fun run/walk and Rounding Bases for a Reason: softball tournament (may start Friday depending on number of teams entered)
• 10 a.m.: Rumble for a Reason: collector/classic car show and a silent auction
• 11 a.m.: Ride for a Reason: memorial motorcycle ride
• 12 p.m.: Cooking for a Reason: hamburger cook-off and tailgate party

There will also be beer goggles golf cart obstacle courses, face painting, bounce houses and many more activities going on throughout the day, according to event organizers.

The non-profit organization was created to honor Dylan Ballard, the son of Paris locals Ronnie and Vickie Ballard. In a tragic accident in 2011, their young son was killed in an alcohol related car accident.

Rides for a Reason 2012 drew media attention of all kinds, here event coordinators interview on camera. (Photo by Josh Allen, eParisExtra)

The memorial bike ride for Dylan is said to be amongst the most moving moments of the event.

Father and Co-founder Ronnie Ballard said that the message is to keep the roads of Lamar County safe. If you need a ride, call us and we will pick you up, he said.

However, it is not Dylan’s Drivers mission to take individuals ‘bar-hopping’, or to a party or to get food.

The mission is simple: get people home safely or to another specified safe place.

Dylan’s Drivers has approximately 250 volunteers, Ballard said.

The organization has benefited almost 2,500 people by giving them safe rides home in just the short two years that they have been established; however, they need continual support and by coming out and enjoying the fun annual event and festivities of Rides for a Reason, you could do just that.

Dylan’s Drivers has approximately 250 volunteers, Ballard said.

For more information about Dylan’s Drivers for a Reason or sign up as a volunteer, please contact the office at 903.905.4959.

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Rides for a Reason 2012 (Photo by Jeff Parish, eParisExtra)

Rides for a Reason 2012 (Photo by Jeff Parish, eParisExtra)

Rides for a Reason 2012 (Photo by Josh Allen, eParisExtra)

By Josh Allen, eParisExtra

Paris PD spokesman Officer Curtis Garrett said Sunday’s shooting victim is refusing to cooperate with detectives.

In a case with few witnesses, the victim is giving officers few leads to go on to complete the investigation and find the shooter.

“The investigation is certainly ongoing,” Garrett said.  ”But the victim has still refused to give any information to police pertaining to the shooter.”

The shooting was reported to police at 7:18 p.m. Sunday at the Spanish Oaks Apartment Complex on Clarksville Street, according to police records.

The victim was shot on the eastern side of the complex, but no witness to the shooting has come forth.

Police identified the victim as 29-year-old Jajuan Rosheen Minter, who was transported by helicopter to a Dallas-area hospital. He was later transferred to another hospital for more advanced treatment.

As police investigate this case, the department encourages any leads or information pertaining to the shooting to be called into the police department at 903.784.6688.

By Josh Allen, eParisExtra