Resident News Network

A String Fort Smith Presents An All Bach Program to open the 2022-2023 Season

Featured

-

3:27 pm

A String Fort Smith Presents An All Bach Program to open the 2022-2023 Season

The opening concerts of A String Fort Smith’s 2022-2023 Season—two (2) Fall concerts which are FREE and open to the public—will take place on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 6pm at ARCOM (Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine), 7000 Chad Colley Boulevard, Fort Smith, and Friday, November 18, 2022, at 7pm, at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 2701 Old Greenwood Road, Fort Smith, respectively. The Friday, November 18 performance will be recorded and offered virtually in perpetuity, on A String Fort Smith’s YouTube Channel. Repertoire to be performed, includes: Allegro, from Brandenburg Concerto No. 6; Allegro, from Violin Concerto in a minor, BWV 1041; Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring; Sheep May Safely Graze; Bist du bei Mir; and Allegro, from Brandenburg Concerto No 5 for Piano, Flute, and Violin—all by one of the greatest and most influential composers in the history of Western music, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750).

“As we embrace the arrival of the beautiful late fall and early winter here in Fort Smith—marking our third season since the establishment of A String Fort Smith in 2020—I’m thrilled to share the accomplishments of this truly remarkable ensemble of young musicians, faculty, and guest artists, in two public performances! Both programs offer a variety of beautiful and captivating music by one of the foremost composers of all time, Johann Sebastian Bach. Our performances are free and open to all, and I look forward to welcoming everyone on these two occasions!” states Lori Fay, Founder and Director of A String Fort Smith.

Lori FAY, ASFS Founder & Director – photo credit Angela Kiefer

A String Fort Smith, founded in the summer of 2020 by Lori Fay, is aimed at fostering excellence and unprecedented performing opportunities for junior- and high-school aged students interested in pursuing careers in the performing arts. Assisted by four devoted colleagues—Anthony Verge, Assistant Director, violin, and viola; Barbara Godette, violoncello; Sean Lewis, double bass; and Cory Winters, viola—A String Fort Smith participants are selected based on an audition.

The ensemble consists of the most advanced and dedicated students—approximately eight to fourteen (8 to 14) participants per semester—who make a commitment to rehearse for one hour once per week, on Monday evenings at St. Bartholomew’s Church in Fort Smith. Members of A String Fort Smith’s 2022 Fall Semester— all of whom won a spot in the ensemble based on an outstanding audition—are from a combination of Southside and Northside High Schools.

Participants include Southside High School students Myles Flanders, violoncello;
Hieu Le, violin; Andrea Ortega, violin; Iana Perry, violin; Adren Stahl, double bass; and Samuel Tran, violin.
Participating Northside High School students include: Angel Duron, viola; Adrian Mazariegos, violin; Vanesa Parga, violin; Emaline Pendleton, violin; and Rylee Whittaker, violoncello. Special guests—all formerly members of A String Fort Smith—include: Gregory Allen, violin, and Blair Ranells, violin, both presently enrolled at UAFS; and college graduate Casey Teoh, violin.

Friends and fans have come to cherish performances by A String Fort Smith, not only because of Fay’s striking programming and the talented student participants, but because of an impressive array of guest artists and student soloists. The upcoming November 17 and 18, 2022 performances will be no exception.

Among the many highlights of the upcoming concerts by A String Fort Smith, will be appearances by guest artists Ginny Hudson, flute, and Shalon Lester, piano. Ginny Hudson is the Senior Instructor of Music and Flute at the University of Arkansas—Fort Smith. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in music, magna cum laude, from Arkansas Tech University and a Master of Music in
flute performance from the Longy School of Music. Hudson is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Higher Education and Community Leadership at Southern Arkansas University. Her principal teachers were Robert Willoughby, Karen Futterer, and Mary Posses. Ms. Hudson currently performs with the Mockingbird Quartet and the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SONA) and is frequently featured as a performer with the Fort Smith Chorale. As a chamber musician and recitalist, she specializes in performing and bringing a spotlight to music by female composers. She is a five-time winner of the National Flute Association’s Professional Flute Choir Competition and has been featured as a soloist at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic. In addition to her performance schedule, Ms. Hudson maintains a large private flute studio in Northwest Arkansas and the
River Valley, placing numerous students at the top of All-Region and All-State bands and orchestras in both Arkansas and Oklahoma each year.

Shalon Hsin-I Lester was born in Tainan, Taiwan. She started playing piano at the age of three when her mother recognized Shalon’s love for music. Shalon attended the Tainan University of Technology and Music where she completed a five year junior college music program. During this period, she earned the distinction of “Excellent Performance” many times in her solo performance exams. In 2007, she moved to the USA and continued to fulfill her passion for the piano at Oklahoma City University. While at OKCU, she studied under Dr. Amy I-Lin Cheng and Steinway artist, Dr. Sergio Monteiro; Ms. Lester eventually earned both her Bachelor and Master Degrees in Piano Performance. While studying, Shalon successfully participated in several competitions earning high marks for her interpretive and emotive performing. She has also performed and
collaborated with many artists at the Interharmony International Music Festival in Germany. Shalon currently resides in Van Buren, Arkansas, and teaches at UAFS, Community School of the Arts, and maintains an active private piano studio. She is the staff accompanist at Heritage Church and occasionally performs with the Fort Smith Symphony.

Founder and Director Lori Fay, is a widely respected violinist, and brings years of symphony orchestra, chamber music, solo performing, and recording experience to the Fort Smith area where she resides. Ms. Fay received a Master of Music in Violin Performance from the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University (Houston, TX), as well as a Master of Music in Teaching from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music (Oberlin, OH). Since settling in Fort Smith over 15 years ago and establishing a career as Associate Concertmaster of the Fort Smith Symphony, Co-Founder and Co-Director of DuoBrava (www.duobrava.com), private violin, viola, and piano instructor, and more, her passion remains working with young string players interested in improving
their skills and deepening their love of music.

A String Fort Smith concerts are FREE and open to the public. Both venues—ARCOM and St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church—are accessible for the physically impaired. For patrons who cannot—or chose not to—attend a performance by A String Fort Smith, the Friday, November
18, 2022 performance taking place at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, will be offered virtually in perpetuity, on A String Fort Smith’s YouTube Channel.

For more information about the work of A String Fort Smith, or for string players interested in auditioning for A String Fort Smith, please send an email to office@astringfortsmith.com

Financial Focus: Becoming ‘Burden’ on Grown Children

Business

Tammy Teague

-

3:26 am

0

Financial Focus: Becoming ‘Burden’ on Grown Children

Here’s an interesting statistic: Some 72% of retirees say one of their biggest fears is becoming a burden on their families, according to a 2021 survey by Age Wave and Edward Jones. Both before and during retirement, what steps can you take to avoid burdening your loved ones in the future?

Here are a few suggestions:

• Build your retirement savings. The greater your financial resources, the less likely it becomes that you’d ever have to count on your grown children for financial support. You may have access to a 401(k) or similar retirement plan at work, so take advantage of it. Even with an employer-sponsored plan, you also may be eligible to contribute to an IRA. In addition to offering a variety of investment options, a 401(k) and IRA provide potential tax advantages. And once you do retire, be careful about how much you withdraw each year from your retirement plans and other investments.

• Plan for health care costs. Once you are retired, health care costs will be a significant expense. You may have Medicare, but you’ll also want to consider your need for supplemental health insurance to cover traditional medical costs. And you’ll want to consider another potential health-related expense: long-term care. You may never need the services of a home health aide or a stay in a nursing home, but no one can predict the future.

Medicare does not cover most costs for long-term care, which can be quite high. In 2021, the annual national median cost for a private room in a nursing home was over $108,000, while the median cost for a full-time home health aide was nearly $62,000, according to a survey by Genworth, an insurance company. You may want to consult with a financial professional on strategies for protecting yourself from these costs.

• Create necessary legal documents. If something were to happen to you, and you didn’t have the appropriate legal documents in place, your loved ones could be placed in a bind, both financially and emotionally. That’s why it’s a good idea to create documents such as a durable financial power of attorney, which lets you name someone to manage your finances if you became incapacitated, and a durable power of attorney for health care, which allows someone to make medical decisions on your behalf if you can’t make them yourself. You’ll want to work with a legal professional to develop the documents appropriate for your needs.

• Evaluate your housing needs. As you enter retirement, you may want to evaluate your living situation. Could you downsize to a smaller home, or perhaps a condominium or apartment? Not only might you save money with such a move, but you could also end up relieving your grown children of the responsibilities and hassles involved in clearing out and selling your home should you become unable to do so yourself during the later years of your retirement.

By taking these measures, along with others, you can go a long way toward maintaining your independence and putting yourself in a place where you won’t burden your grown children. And that’s a good place to be.

This article is provided by Jeffrey O’Neal, Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
20 N Express St, Paris, AR 72855
479-963-1321
jeffrey.o’neal@edwardjones.com
edwardjones.com/jeffrey-o’neal
Edward Jones, Member SIPC

SR Tigers Weather The Storm To Defeat Hackett

Adam Hecox

-

1:05 am

0

SR Tigers Weather The Storm To Defeat Hackett

Rivalry games tend to always create some buzz. Most of the time the buzz is created by an intense action packed sports event between two teams. There was definitely a buzz on Friday, November 4^th but that buzz’s intensity came from sirens early in the evening as high winds, heavy rain, hail, and even tornados struck the town of Mansfield. Once the storms passed and everyone was safely accounted for, the original purpose for the buzz fired back up with just three words. Mansfield versus Hackett.

As both teams took to the field, you could hear some old-timers in the stands say “now this is football weather”. This was not going to be a clean surf and turf layout, no siree bob. This game would be a muddy slip-and-slide pig sty with the ol’ pigskin. Mansfield took the opening kickoff and the game was underway. The Tigers started off looking strong behind running backs Tyler Woolbright and Fisher Willsey. Mansfield drove 26 yards downfield behind the dynamic duo before the offense began spinning their tires as Hackett’s defense bowed up to force a Tiger punt. The Tigers defense was eagerly waiting their opportunity to light up the Hornets offense and did just that. With the high winds preventing Hackett from passing the ball early on in the game, defensive linemen Kindel Noblitt, Braxton Byers, Trey Vaughan, and Samuel Burton pinned their ears back and feasted on the Hornets backfield. Hackett would try to convert a fourth down to get some momentum going in their direction, but the Tigers defense is ranked second in the conference for a reason and quickly forced a turnover on downs. With the rain pouring down and neither teams offense able to gain any traction, the first quarter came to a close with a score of 0-0.

The dismal conditions in the first quarter proved to everyone that this would not be the high flying shootout that Mansfield and Hackett usually displays, rather it would be a game of field position and some all-out gutsy plays. The Tigers offense was still stuck in the mud as the second quarter began and Mansfield would be forced to punt again. Fortunately for the Tigers, Peyton Martin was able to big boot a 63 yard punt that pinned Hackett back at the one-yard line. Field possession? Check. It just took two plays for the Tigers defense to capitalize on Hackett’s offense as Trey Vaughan tacked a Hornets running back in the end zone for a safety and the first points of the game. All-out gutsy plays? There’s another check. After the safety, the Hornets were forced to kick the ball back to Mansfield and none other than the ever-dangerous Andrew Burton finally got his hands on the ball. Burton ran faster than the wind gusts on the field for a 52-yard Tiger Touchdown. Unfortunately, though, the touchdown was called back on a penalty setting the Tigers back at the twenty-five-yard line. The setback deflated Mansfield’s momentum as the Tigers couldn’t punch the ball in and went three and out on the possession. Hackett took over and went 53 yards on 12 plays before the clock ran out in the half. The score at halftime stood at a whopping 2-0 Mansfield lead.

Halftime was shortened to five minutes due to the weather delay so adjustments by both coaching staffs and players had to be made on the fly. Hackett would get the chance to show their changes to the game plan as they received the kickoff in the second half. It didn’t take long for the Hornets to get back in the game as they took their opening drive 60 yards in nine plays to score a touchdown. With the wind still howling, the Hornets went for a two-point conversion but failed as they met a wall of red jerseys instead of points. With the Hornets having a 6-2 lead and momentum, Mansfield began to make mistakes that cost them penalty yards as the game seemed to slip away. That’s when some light of some senior leadership appeared as Tyler Woolbright took the work load on his own shoulders and pounded his way in for a Tiger touchdown. The Tigers would also go for the two-point conversion due to the conditions but failed to convert giving them a slim 8-6 lead over Hackett to end the third quarter.

It all came down to the fourth and final quarter of the game. Both teams had weathered the storm and put their all on the line up to that point and the scoreboard was proof of that. So what team would make the big play to shift everything their way? Mansfield’s defensive safety Tyler Turnipseed answered that question as he picked off a Hackett pass on the Hornets first drive of the final quarter. Just in case some couldn’t hear Turnipseed’s big play answer, Tyler Woolbright took the ball 41 yards downfield on the Tigers first offensive play to put Mansfield in scoring position at the three-yard line. The Tigers couldn’t capitalize on the ensuing plays though and turned the ball over on downs. Now it was up to the defense and they didn’t disappoint. Mansfield put the Hornets in a fourth-down situation and senior Drew Elmore mopped up the mud with a huge quarterback sack giving the Tigers one more shot at a touchdown. With a two-point lead, the Tigers put running back Fisher Willsey at quarterback and leaned hard on their senior heavy offensive line. Behind linemen John Broadaway, Braxton Byers, Reegan Emery, Austin Quinalty, and junior Turner Wright, Willsey ran a quarterback draw and followed his blockers into the end zone for a Tiger touchdown. The two-point conversion was no good but the touchdown put the game out of reach for Hackett to come back as the Tigers stormed to a 16-6 victory.

The victory gives Mansfield a 7-3 overall record and concludes their conference play with a record of 4-3. But wait, there’s more. The Tigers are also heading to the State Playoffs for the first time in two years as a #4 Seed. Not too bad for a team picked to finish dead last in the 3A-1 in the preseason polls. As good as all of that may seem, the Tigers are not still satisfied. They started the season wanting to prove a point and making the State Playoffs is merely the beginning of what they want to prove to everyone. This program wants to make it clear to the football world that Mansfield Tiger football can never be counted out nor underestimated. The next step in that goal will be a road trip for Round1 of the State Playoffs. The Tigers will travel to central Arkansas on Friday, November 11^th to take on the Fordyce Redbugs.

Charleston Defeats Lavaca 48-0 to Wrap-up Undefeated Conference Championship

Resident News Network

-

3:15 pm

0

Charleston Defeats Lavaca 48-0 to Wrap-up Undefeated Conference Championship

On a stormy Friday night in the River Valley and in Northwest Arkansas, high school football teams experienced a variety of obstacles as they tried to play the final week of the regular season. Some schools took a safe approach to the potential severe weather on Friday by playing on Thursday, playing earlier on Friday, or, moving games to Saturday. Either way, the uncertainty of the delays forced players and coaches to be flexible when they are normally in a set routine on game day.

The Charleston Tigers were scheduled to play at Lavaca on Friday at 7 p.m. Earlier in the day on Friday, the kickoff was moved to 8 p.m. But starting around 6 p.m. on Friday, severe weather moved into the area. A tornado touched down briefly just west of Mansfield, and the outer edge of the storm brought a deluge of heavy rain onto the field at Lavaca around 6:30 p.m. At 7 p.m., another line of storms moved from southwest of Booneville toward Paris. All in all, it was a long and frustrating night.

There are many factors that are considered for the cancellation or the postponement and eventually rescheduling of a high school football game. In fact, the Booneville Bearcats were scheduled to play at Cedarville on Friday night at 7 p.m. That game was not moved or adjusted in its start time. Eventually, the Pirates forfeited the game to Booneville, and the Bearcats team and fans went home with the win.

I will not attempt to second guess any school on why or why not they chose to re-schedule or not re-schedule a football game. In fact, as a retired school administrator, I have been in their shoes before, and I will tell you from experience there often seems to be no good solution that most people will agree with or think is a good decision.

So, long story short, the game at Lavaca was re-scheduled a second time to start at 9 p.m. on Friday. And just a few minutes after 9 p.m., the game finally kicked-off.

During the delay and the stormy weather, the Charleston Tigers remained on campus at Charleston High School, waiting to see if and / or when the game would be played. Not until the last moment did the Tigers board buses to make the trip down Highway 22 to play the 9 p.m. game. But when the Tigers finally arrived at the stadium, they did show up…and in a big way.

Charleston entered the game undefeated in conference play with at least a share of the conference title in hand. A win over Lavaca would give them the outright title and the number one seed in the playoffs. The Tigers needed to take care of business Friday night at Lavaca, and that is exactly what they did on the way to a convincing 48-0 victory over the Arrows.

The Charleston defense produced another shut-out for the Tigers at Lavaca on Friday (RNN Sports Photo / Ronni Tate Young)

Charleston jumped out to a quick 21-0 and eventual 28-0 first quarter lead, and the game was never in doubt. The Tigers’ defense pitched another shutout on the year, and the top-ranked team in Class 3A, the Charleston Tigers, claimed their third consecutive conference title and their fourth consecutive trip to the state playoffs under current head coach, Ricky May.

After the game, Coach May, proud of his players, said, “I was really proud of our kids on the way they handled the conditions before the game, as far as the ups and downs of when we will start, or even play. There was no let down despite all of this and they came out ready to play and got after them.”

The stellar Charleston senior class would not allow the Tigers to suffer a let down due to the uncertainty before their game with Lavaca. In fact, the way the game was handled before kickoff seemed to motivate the Tigers even more. Regardless what happened, Charleston won in convincing fashion under very trying circumstances, and those experiences they had in Lavaca may benefit them in the playoffs in the coming weeks. The Tigers now know they can overcome any circumstance, and that confidence will be huge in the playoffs.

Going into week ten, and I do not anticipate the top rankings to vary much after last night’s results, the top ten rankings statewide in Class 3A according to Max Preps are as follows:

Charleston
Prescott
Booneville
Melbourne
Rison
Newport
Camden Harmony Grove
Glen Rose
Bismarck
Centerpoint

In conference 3A-1, the final standings are:

Charleston
Booneville
Greenland
Mansfield
Lavaca
West Fork
Cedarville
Hackett

Charleston will move on to next week’s state playoffs that will begin on November 11. The Tigers, by earning a number one seed, will be at home all through the playoffs until the state title game in Little Rock in December. The first test for the Tigers will be the Gurdon Go Devils. Charleston will host Gurdon on Friday at 7 p.m. at Alumni Field. Watch for a special preview of this game next week in RNN Sports!

And RNN Sports will be there to bring you all of the state playoffs action from Charleston! If you have not yet subscribed to the Logan County weekly newspaper that includes Charleston football, now would be a good time to do it! Just go to residentnewsnetwork.com and click on the subscription link.

Congratulations to head coach Ricky May and the Charleston Tigers on winning another conference championship, and congratulations to the Charleston faithful who endured the elements last night to cheer for their Tigers!

We will see you next Friday when Charleston hosts the Go Devils!

Tips for Spreading New Topsoil in Your Yard

News

Resident News Network

-

3:14 pm

0

Tips for Spreading New Topsoil in Your Yard

When it comes to maintaining the health and beauty of your property, soil quality is key. Topsoil, the outermost layer of dirt and minerals in your yard, greatly contributes to the well-being of your lawn and plants. As such, occasionally laying down a new layer of this soil mixture can go a long way in fostering better growth long term. This is especially true for larger, previously uncultivated properties. Consider using these helpful tips for spreading new topsoil in your yard to ensure your land gains every possible benefit.

Find the Right Type of Soil

First and foremost, you’ll want to make sure you acquire the right type of topsoil for your land. Soil composition can vary greatly depending on where you live. Because of this, you’ll want to find something that complements the natural mixture of minerals found on your property. By testing your soil, you can gain some insight into what your land carries on its own and what your vegetation will need to thrive. After conducting these tests, use your newfound knowledge to make an informed decision regarding the right topsoil mixture.

Remove Any Roots or Obstructions

Before you start spreading the new soil, take some time to remove any roots from dead trees and shrubs or obstructions like weeds and rocks. These items can get in the way and make it harder to create the even, full-coverage layer you want. Note that obstructions can lurk just beneath the surface as well as on top of your yard. For this reason, you should thoroughly rake your property to unearth any deeper vegetation prior to the soil spreading process.

Use the Proper Equipment

For the spreading process itself, you’ll want to ensure you use the right equipment. While you could easily sprinkle dirt by hand over smaller gardens, larger sections of property can take all day to sufficiently cover using this method. Therefore, utilizing heavy machinery, such as a skid steer with a skid steer dozer blade attachment, can be incredibly helpful for proper soil spreading. These machines will efficiently push the dirt over larger areas and give you more control over the thickness of the layer being put down.

Remember To Aerate

Another crucial tip for spreading new topsoil in your yard is to follow up the spreading process with aeration. Soil aeration is the act of making multiple small holes in the dirt to allow resources to better penetrate the ground. Aeration is also great for pushing your new topsoil deeper into the earth to promote a better mixture of nutrients for plants. By doing this, you’ll be well on your way to a thriving landscape when the time comes to plant new grass or trees.

Proper topsoil spreading ensures your entire yard is ready for the growing seasons. Use these tips to get a head start—we promise they’ll make a lasting difference in the look of your property.

“Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

Featured

Tammy Teague

-

1:36 am

0

“Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

Hello everyone! We couldn’t ask for better weather if we had ordered it. Halloween was a huge success. I had so many trick-or-treaters at one point that Dylan Thomas had to direct traffic. They loved the games I had set up. Every year I make a pot of chili, that a show dog couldn’t jump over, and have all the family over. We have chili dogs and Frito pie. I also made brownies, Mississippi mud brownies, kisses cookies, and coconut pie. Margaret Mergan brought Rice Krispie treats. We all had lots of laughs and a good time. I love when the family is all together and we missed those that could not attend.

If I repeat my stories, it’s because I’m 59 and I’m not sure what I have told and what I have not. Jacob, my son from 14 hours of labor, is not here to tell me when I repeat myself. He won’t just let me slide, he has to correct me and let me know when I have already told a story.

Anyone that knows me, knows how much I love gummy worms and bears. They are one of my favorite candies. I was eating some of the worms at work one day and I got one lodged in my throat. I was choking and could not breathe. Debra Overton, who worked with me at the time, started asking if I was ok. I could not speak, I just shook my head no. Without hesitation, she runs to me and does the Heimlich maneuver. Out came that gummy worm, right at the drive-thru window. No customers were there at the time. Debra Overton is my lifesaver woman, that’s one of the reasons I want her to get a good seat at my funeral.

When I got home, I was telling Chuck about it, and he said “good thing you were at work because I wouldn’t have done the Heimlich on you. Let me tell ya when it was supper time he would have wished he had. Just a FYI, a good funeral this day and time is around $12,000. That being said, I’m sure that my son Jacob, 14 hours of labor, will have me cremated even though I have money for my funeral. He will have me cremated to save money and he will be on a flight to Florida to Universal Studios so fast your head will spin. I will be sitting on a shelf somewhere collecting dust while he’s out living it up.

This week’s recipe is something good for this time of year. I love different soups. It’s lasagna soup. My friend, Curtis Feimster says it’s delicious.

LASAGNA SOUP
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced (I buy it in a jar already minced)
1 teaspoon thyme
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
32 ounces of chicken broth
2 (14.5 ounces) cans petite diced tomatoes
15 oz. can tomato sauce
2 cups broken lasagna noodles (if you can find the little miniature ones you can use those). If you use the broken noodles, use about six.
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (I buy this already shredded)
In a large pot, brown the ground beef with onion and bell pepper. Add garlic during the last couple of minutes so it doesn’t burn. Drain the excess grease from the meat mixture. Stir in the thyme, Italian seasoning, salt, brown sugar, chicken broth, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and gently simmer for about 20 minutes. Then add the broken lasagna noodles and stir. Simmer until the noodles are tender. Stir occasionally. Stire in the parmesan cheese. When you put it in your bowl, top with the mozzarella cheese. Enjoy this with some good garlic bread.

Obituary – Penny Denise Cheshire (1958-2022)

Obituaries

Tammy Teague

-

12:53 am

0

Obituary – Penny Denise Cheshire (1958-2022)

Penny Denise Cheshire (Brown), 64, of Boles, Arkansas passed from this life on October 29, 2022 at her home. She was born on March 21, 1958 in Sterling, Illinois to Paul K. Cheshire and Joyce (Planthaber) Curtis.

Penny was an electric individual that breathed life and love into every room she entered. She was quick to share a hug and a smile that stretched ear to ear to brighten any heart. She was full of love and loved everyone and everything she knew, with her whole heart. Penny loved so completely that to know her was to become as family. Whether by blood or simply with ties of her big heart that family was the center of her being. She worked to stay connected to her loved ones both near and far. She was always ready for a phone call, a board game, a card game or anything that provided time together. Additionally, Penny loved to travel. Everyone that knew her well, knew about her gypsy toes that would carry her away to the next stopping place at any given moment. There in those stopping places she would grow her love and family even more.

Penny was preceded in death by her parents Paul K. Cheshire and Joyce Curtis, one daughter, Rebecca L. Williams and one grandson, Jonathon K. Schafer.

Penny leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband James “Jimmy” Brown Sr. of the home, seven children: Bruce A. Schafer Jr. (Ana) of Allentown, Pennsylvania; Sabrina Pierce (Bobby) of Fort Smith, Arkansas; Richard A. Schafer (Kanisha)of Waldron, Arkansas; James Brown Jr. (Erica) of Brownsville, Arkansas; Tosha Carter of Clarksville, Arkansas; Victor Brown of Boles, Arkansas and Thomas Brown (Tatianna) of Needmore, Arkansas, five siblings: Paul Cheshire (Connie) of Sterling, Illinois; Connie Kelly of Rock Falls, Illinois; Janice Holcomb of Camo, Illinois; Keith Cheshire (Mary) of Lake Panasoffkee, Florida and Karen Gossett of Lamar, Arkansas. As well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Penny’s life celebration will be at 11:00 am Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Pat Ray Biggs officiating. Interment will follow in the Dooley Cemetery in Boles, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Penny’s pallbearers will be Richard Schafer, Bruce Schafer Jr., James Brown Jr., Thomas Brown, Robert Pierce, Brent Riddle, EJ Eusebio and Kevin Schafer. Honorary pallbearer: Victor Brown.

Penny’s visitation will be at 10:00 am Saturday, November 5, 2022 prior to her service.

Arrest Reports 10/23

Police Reports

Tammy Teague

-

12:32 am

0

Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office:
Janna Lee Alter of Charleston was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 29, 2022 at 6:45 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Alter was charged with failure to appear – class C felony.

Derrell Wayne Britcher of Hartford was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 26 at 4:32 p.m. and released on signature bond November 3, 2022 at 8:41 a.m. Britcher was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Travis Wayne Smith of Waldron was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 26, 2022 at 8:21 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Smith was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine), Failure to Appear – Class C Felony, and Failure to Appear – Class A Misdemeanor.

Arresting agency – Fort Smith Police Department:
Christian Alejandro Becerra of Hartford was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 27, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. and transferred to another agency on October 27, 2022 at 6:58 a.m. Becerra was charged with assist outside agency – felony, failure to appear at delinquency review, and juvenile probation revocation.

Christopher Lee Carter of Mansfield was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 28, 2022 at 12:26 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Carter was charged with criminal impersonation in the second degree – false ID, fleeing on foot – misd., theft by receiving >$1k, assist outside agency – felony, parole violation, absconding, and two counts of failure to appear – class B misd.

Colten James Waldmann of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 28, 2022 at 4:24 a.m. and remains at the SCADC. Waldmann was charged with False Imprisonment 2nd Degree Misdemeanor, and Domestic Battering Purposeley.

Arresting agency – Lavaca Police Department:
Lucas Coburn Ellis of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 31 2022 at 10:37 p.m. and released on signature bond November 1, 2022 at 10:33 a.m. Ellis was charged with Possessing Instrument Of A Crime, and Driving on Suspended or Revoked DL – DWI.

Arresting agency – Magazine Police Department:
Jody Austin Faldon of Magazine was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 30, 2022 at 2:18 a.m. and released on November 3, 2022 at 2:24 a.m. Faldon was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Arresting agency – Hackett Police Department:
Adam Floyd of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 28, 2022 at 8:58 p.m. and released on October 31, 2022 at 1:44 p.m. Floyd was charged with Assault On Family Or Household Member-3rd Degree.

Arresting agency – Barling Police Department:
Michael Rudd Hunt of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 28, 2022 at 10:13 a.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Hunt was charged with Fugitive from Justice Out of State, and Theft by receiving $5000.00-$25000.00.

Arresting agency – Greenwood Police Department:
Chad Raymond Watson of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 30, 2022 at 10:11 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Watson was charged with Failure to Appear – Class C Felony.

Arresting agency – Logan County Sheriff’s Office:
Ashleigh Moore, 33 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 24, 2022 at 5:16 p.m. Moore was charged with permitting abuse of a minor.

David Lewis, 60 of Magazine, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 24, 2022 at 9:38 p.m. Lewis was charged with driving while license suspended or revoked for DWI, fail to pay, and driving while driver’s license cancelled, suspended or revoked.

Ryan Trusty, 35 of Paris, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 25, 2022 at 4:44 p.m. Trusty was charged with aggravated assault, and possession of firearm by certain persons.

Tammy Roberts, 52 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 26, 2022 at 12:59 p.m. Roberts was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of methamphetamine or cocaine with the purpose to deliver.

Lonnie Adams, 39 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 27, 2022 at 6:53 p.m. Adams was charged with two counts of theft of property, and criminal trespass.

Clayton Holbrook, 42 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 27, 2022 at 7:43 p.m. Holbrook was charged with possession of a schedule I or II controlled substance with purpose to deliver, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

**The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts.**

Get a Free Sausage Biscuit at Hardees with Your Hunting License Nov. 10

Outdoors

Tammy Teague

-

11:03 pm

0

Get a Free Sausage Biscuit at Hardees with Your Hunting License Nov. 10

Randy Zellers Assistant Chief of Communications

Hunters headed to deer camp to get things ready for opening weekend of modern gun deer season may want to make a quick pitstop to fuel up at their local Hardee’s restaurant. Every Hardee’s restaurant in Arkansas will give a free sausage biscuit to anyone who shows their valid hunting license to the cashier during each restaurant’s normal breakfast hours Thursday, Nov. 10.

“It’s a great way of recognizing hunters’ contributions to Arkansas conservation,” said Trey Reid, assistant chief of communications for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. “Having a business show its appreciation for hunters and wildlife conservation in this way points to the importance of hunting to both Arkansas’s outdoor culture and our economy. This is the fifth year we’ve worked with Hardee’s to promote this special day for hunters, and hopefully it will become a tradition as strong as hunting season itself.”

All 53 Hardee’s locations in Arkansas are participating in the one-day giveaway. Hunters may show their license just like they would to a wildlife officer in the field to claim their free food. Printed paper copies, a screenshot of the image on your phone or a Commission-issued reloadable license card may all be used. Visit www.agfc.com and click the green button labeled “Buy Licenses | Check Game” to purchase your license online today.

Obituary – Bradley Charles Powell (1974-2022)

Obituaries

Tammy Teague

-

10:04 pm

0

Obituary – Bradley Charles Powell (1974-2022)

It is with great sorrow, the family of Bradley Charles Powell of Waldron, Arkansas announces his passing from this life on Thursday, October 27, 2022. Brad was born to LD and Virginia (Ray) Powell of Waldron, Arkansas on September 20, 1974. He was 48 years old.

Brad was an adventurous free spirit who loved the thrill of anything that had a motor and would go fast. His passion began at a very young age riding go-carts, 3-wheelers, and motorcycles on the family farm. Most of the time he was jumping dirt mounds or riding wheelies across the front yard. He competed in youth division dirt bike motor cross racing at the age of 8. His parents spent many weekends taking Brad and his friends to tractor pulls and monster truck rallies. Brad later remodeled his grandma Fern’s antique step-side Chevy and competed at the Centerville drag races.

Brad’s love for adventure didn’t stop with fast motors, he also loved spending time at the lake with his family. He learned to water ski, the first time he tried, at lake Spur with his Uncle John. He and his boys Devin and Dilan fished and enjoyed camping. He, Devin and Dilan made many great memories catfishing and spending time together. He and Melinda spent most summers camping at lake Ouachita, boating with Levi, and riding jet skis.

Brad was quite a prankster and loved to make people laugh. He always had a smile on his face and a joke on his lips. You could see the dimples in his cheeks when he was about to say or do something funny. Brad loved his family more than anything and always enjoyed family gatherings, and skeet shooting on Thanksgiving and Cuzmas. He and his cousin Shannen were more siblings than cousins. They grew up together and remained close throughout their adult life.

Brad leaves behind to cherish his memory, two sons, Devin Powell, and Dilan Powell both of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, two Uncles, Rabbit Ray and wife Billie and John Ray and wife Susan all of Waldron, Arkansas, his best friend and companion Melinda Cooper of the home, as well as three great aunts, Estelle Ennis of Waldron Arkansas, Margie Lasiter of Olympia, Washington and Dorothy Lovett of Sanger, California. Brad’s memory will live forever in the heart of his close friend Becky Denny. Brad will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including numerous cousins and a host of extended family and friends he loved.

Brad was preceded in death by his parents LD and Virginia Powell, infant sister Shelly Powell, and cousins Russell Ray, and Shannen Ray.

Brad’s celebration of life will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. David Williams, Rev. Jackie Smith, and Rev. Konnor McKay officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Brad’s pallbearers will be Brock Moses, Levi Cooper, Bill Lovett, Dusty Lovett, Brad Evans, and Jon Isham. Honorary pallbearers will be Parker Cox, Rick Hudson and Joey Deer.

Brad’s visitation will be Monday, October 31, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas.

R

Find the Right Type of Soil

Remove Any Roots or Obstructions

Use the Proper Equipment

Remember To Aerate

RESIDENT NEWS NETWORK