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Suspect Arrested Following School Break-In

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Suspect Arrested Following School Break-In

The Waldron Police Department apprehended a suspect on Wednesday, July 22, following a break-in at the Waldron Elementary School.

WPD Detective Horatio Gonzalez stated that once they arrived, they began processing the scene. After viewing surveillance videos, the suspect was tracked to the Country Express in Waldron. Further investigation led authorities to the Southern Nights Motel, 1622 Rice Street in Waldron.

“We made contact with the suspect, Brandon Duncan,” stated Gonzalez. “He was mirandized, and questioned. Following a search, I discovered several suspicious checks out of Polk County.”

Duncan allegedly admitted to the break-in and stated he was “only trying to make some money.”

Gonzalez made contact with the Polk County Sheriff, Scott Sawyer. Sawyer informed Gonzalez that Duncan was wanted in numerous felony theft cases.

Duncan is being charged with commercial burglary and felony criminal mischief.

Obituary- Doris June (Hawkins) Lamon (1937-2020)

Obituaries

Tammy Teague

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Obituary- Doris June (Hawkins) Lamon (1937-2020)

Doris June (Hawkins) Lamon went to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, July 17, 2020, in Booneville, Arkansas. Doris was born May 4, 1937, in Shreveport, Louisiana to James William Hawkins and Elsie Bell(Barker) Hawkins. She was 83 years old.

Doris was beautiful, kind and loving She worked hard to keep herself and things around her beautiful, She was proud of her home and spent tireless hours keeping things that way. She enjoyed working in her yard. She created her own flair. She would mix colors and had all kinds of flowers. Doris also enjoyed fishing and golfing. She was a child of God and believed God sent Jesus to forgive us of our sins and be saved.

Doris leaves behind to cherish her memory, one daughter, Kelly Young and husband James of Paris, Arkansas, grandchildren: Brooke Sanders and husband Tony of Mt. Home, Arkansas and Hoyt Sizell and wife Lacey of Tulsa, Oklahoma along with her great grandchildren, McKensi Hughes of Mt. Home and Grayson Sizell of Tulsa, Oklahoma as well as her siblings: Billy L. Hawkins of Little Rock, Arkansas, Paul W. Hawkins of Waldron, Arkansas, Geneviene Daily of Waldron, Arkansas and step sister, Elgivia Lisle of Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Doris will be missed by all that knew her and the many lives she impacted including a host of nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, James and Elsie Hawkins.

Doris’ graveside life celebration was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Hawkins Cemetery in Parks, Arkansas with Rev. Wally Beckman officiating.Interment will follow. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hawkins Cemetery,

You may leave words of remembrance for Doris’ family by visiting: www.heritagememorialfh.com.

Obituary- George Ernest Harris (1946-2020)

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Tammy Teague

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Obituary- George Ernest Harris (1946-2020)

George Ernest Harris, better known as Butch of Waldron, Arkansas (formerly of Waller, Texas) passed from this life on Saturday, July 18, 2020 with loved ones by his side. He was 73 years old.

Butch was born December 1, 1946 in Houston, Texas to George Earl Harris and Ellen Zetterquist Harris. He was a skilled farmer, photographer, and talented woodworker. He was well known for his craftsmanship. He was meticulous in his art and loved sharing his pieces with his family and friends. Butch enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Butch was a kind and loving man and leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 36 years Rosemary Parker Harris, and his children: Scotty Harris, Jamie Haley, Jerry Hashaw, Kelly Hashaw, and Jason Hashaw. Butch also leaves behind loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is also survived by his twin sister, Ernestine Zimmerman of Hondo, Texas. Butch will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including a host of extended family, friends, and loved ones.

Butch was preceded in death by his parents, George and Ellen Harris and sister Barbara Garrett.

A memorial life celebration will be held later. Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Elite Hospice, 602 DeQueen St., Mena, AR 71953.

SRCA Board of Directors Meet, Vote on Reopening

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Tammy Teague

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SRCA Board of Directors Meet, Vote on Reopening

The Sebastian Retired Citizen’s Association Board of Directors met on Monday, July 20. The board voted unanimously to keep area senior centers closed until the state enters phase three of reopening.

“The vote was unanimous, however it was not an easy vote,” stated Executive Director Deanna Rice. “All directors were able to voice their concerns on how to re-open safely with all the distancing in place.”

The Sebastian County senior centers have been closed since March. They have, however, been supplying curbside meal pickup and deliveries to the homebound.

Rice can be reached at 479-648-9970 with any questions or concerns regarding the decision.

Children Found in Car, One Dead, Another Critical

Tammy Teague

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Children Found in Car, One Dead, Another Critical

The Arkansas State Police is investigating the death of a three-year-old girl and injury to her 15 month old sister. Both are the apparent victims of heat while they were inside a car parked outside their mother’s home in Booneville yesterday (July 20th).

Kaylee Petchenik, 21, of 482 West 5th Street in Booneville contacted local police about 2 p.m. stating that when she awoke from a nap, her children were missing. A Booneville police officer who responded to the residence found the children, both unconscious, lying on the car’s back floorboard.

Laykn Petchenik was later pronounced dead at a Booneville hospital. Her body has been transported to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory for purposes of an autopsy. Olivia Petchenik remains hospitalized in Little Rock. She is in stable, but critical condition.

Special Agents of the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division are leading the investigation and will submit a case file to the Logan County prosecuting attorney for consideration.

Obituary- Charlotte Mae Sigman (1940-2020)

Obituaries

Tammy Teague

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Obituary- Charlotte Mae Sigman (1940-2020)

Charlotte Mae Sigman, age 79, of Mansfield, Arkansas passed from this life into the arms of her Savior Jesus on July 20, 2020 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her children and grandchildren and her faithful husband of 56 years. Born in Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas on December 11, 1940, Charlotte was the daughter of the late Luster Orville and Jessie Beatrice (Chastain) Estes. Charlotte was united in marriage to Vanis Keith (Butch) Sigman on March 14, 1964.

Charlotte was an only child and attended Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway, Arkansas before moving to Mansfield to accept a Home Economics position with Mansfield Public Schools. It was at that time she met Butch and they married. Charlotte took a break from teaching to raise her four young children; Melissa Renee, Byron Keith (Buzz), Stacy Clinton and Frank Chesley. She returned to teaching as a 6th grade English and social studies teacher at Waldron Middle School, where she retired from after a total of 38 years in the classroom. She served faithfully as the pianist and music director at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church #2 for decades.

Her children and grandchildren were the joy of her life, and there was nothing she enjoyed more than a house full of loud and rowdy kids. Her home and refrigerator were always open to every friend her children brought home. Charlotte enjoyed playing the piano, reading and painting. She was always ready to go, no matter the time or place. Her family enjoyed joking that her motto was, “On the road again.”

She is survived by her husband Vanis (Butch) Sigman of Mansfield, Arkansas; three children, Melissa Lybyer and husband Tim of Fayetteville, Arkansas, three sons; Byron (Buzz) Sigman and wife Kristi of Waldron, Arkansas, Stacy Sigman and wife Marla of Mount Ida, Arkansas, Chesley Sigman and wife Jennifer of Glenwood, Arkansas, seven grandchildren; Katie Lybyer-Triplett, Chesli Missel, Stephen Sigman, Kyleigh Sigman, Connor Sigman, Heston Sigman and Madison Sigman.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Luster and Jessie Estes of Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas.

Visitation will be held 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday July 22, 2020 at Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield, Arkansas.

Funeral service will be 10:00 am July 23, 2020 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church #2 with burial to follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery #2 under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield, Arkansas.

Pallbearers will be Stephen Sigman, Connor Sigman, Heston Sigman, Cordell Carr, Doug L. Elmore and Danny Willsey. Honorary pallbearers will be Shannon Willsey and Brandon Willsey.

Due to COVID-19 and the Arkansas Department of Health rules and regulations for public gatherings face coverings are required (not provided) for anyone over 10 years old at the visitation and in the church.

Online condolences may be sent at http://www.martinfuneralhomes.com

Hackett Boots & Badges Blood Drive!

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Tammy Teague

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Hackett’s first responders are looking for citizens to support their efforts through blood donation with Arkansas Blood Institute. Those who give at the Boots & Badges blood drive on Wednesday, August 5, will provide blood needed to save local lives, such as those that firefighters and law enforcement officers save every day.

Healthy adults are urged to give blood at the Hackett Fire Department between 2 and 6 p.m. All donors will receive special-edition Boots & Badges T-shirts and their choice of one free entry voucher to Frontier City or Science Museum Oklahoma, or two free entries to Safari Joe’s H2O Water Park, to be redeemed at yourbloodinstitute.org. By giving blood at this drive, donors will show their support for the firefighters and law enforcement officers who serve their community.

Arkansas Blood Institute is also offering FREE COVID-19 antibody testing for blood donors ages 18 and up at this Boots & Badges Blood Drive.* Donation appointments are needed to allow for recommended social distancing. Masks are required for all donors and will be provided if needed.

COVID-19 has taken a tremendous toll on the blood supply, and Arkansas Blood Institute has an immediate need for eligible blood donors of all blood types.

“Hackett’s first responders see the daily need for blood first-hand when the people they rescue require life-saving treatment,” said John Armitage, M.D., President & CEO of Arkansas Blood Institute. “We can’t say enough about the service our police officers and firefighters provide, and we owe it to them to do our part in making sure blood is available in emergency situations.”

Appointments for the blood drive may be made by calling 877-340-8777 or visiting arkbi.org.

Mansfield City Services Halted Due to COVID-19

Tammy Teague

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Mansfield City Services Halted Due to COVID-19

On Tuesday afternoon, July 21, Mansfield Mayor Buddy Black announced that another city employee had tested positive to COVID-19.

Subsequently, all public works employees, including water works and sanitation, must self-quarantine. Black stated that those employees will undergo testing tomorrow, Wednesday, July 22. However, it takes several days for those test results to come in, and employees cannot return to work until that time.

Due to this, and in accordance with CDC guidelines, the city will NOT be able to pickup residential or dumpster trash on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.

Mayor Black stated that he will continue to update residents on the status of city services.

Sr Rattlers Have Major Impact With Community Service

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Megan Hecox

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Sr Rattlers Have Major Impact With Community Service

Since June, the Magazine Senior Rattlers basketball team has been participating in community service throughout their town. Businesses and citizens across Magazine have been benefiting greatly from the hard work these Rattlers have been putting into their community. Leading this group of young men is first-year head coach for boys basketball, Justin Mackey. After spending five years as assistant coach in Lafayette County, Justin and his wife Robyn made the move to Magazine this past June. The Rattlers have mandatory community service projects once a week as a team with plans to keep things rolling after summer ends. For instance, during the holidays “projects will be less labor-oriented and more people driven with services like visiting the elderly and participation in Toys for Tots,” explained Coach Mackey.

The young men getting out into their community are seniors Cameron Raggio, Tatum Scott, Brady Watson, Nate Bryan, Cole Gilbert, William King, and Ethan Staton. Juniors, Ashton Droemer, Austin Krigbaum, Haden Littleton, and Reese Nietert. And sophomores, Aiden Sherriff, AJ Malouf, Ben Chenowith, Trace Nicholas, Jackson Oliver, and Sam Warner. “The main things I’m hoping the boys will take away from this is community pride/ownership and a strong work ethic. I’ve been extremely blessed with a great group of men who have bought into the program mentality from day one.”

Community service day at the Magazine Community Center!

Since preparing to be a head coach, Mackey has planned on implementing both community service and an elementary reading program into the culture. “I wanted these young men to have a sense of pride in their community and to give back to the people that continually support them. Nothing will foster pride or ownership like hard work and sweat.” In the next couple of weeks, the Rattlers have a few more street projects lined up along with a list of local community needs that they will tackle.

Senior Boys getting some community service in with the South Logan County Boys and Girls Club

If there are two things that Coach Mackey is hoping this group of young men take with them into adulthood when it comes to establishing a sense of service it’s this. “Number one: No one accomplishes anything in life alone. Life requires teamwork and people along the way to get to your goals. Doing these projects together as a team builds the mindset of lending a helping hand to the people around you even when you get nothing in return. It is a trait that’s still alive in rural America but has been lost on some of the population. I want the men that leave my program to be oriented to caring for others and always helping their neighbors.”

“And Number two: Serving others develops character. Through hard work and selfless service, these men are developing traits that will help them not only become successful adults but men that will be ready to lead their family and community. Rattler Basketball is about developing whole men that will lead families and communities in the future. Basketball is important, but developing the next generation of great men is the ultimate goal! FAITH, ATTITUDE, DISCIPLINE!”

The Rattlers cleaned up the elementary and high school campuses in preparation for graduation

**“Credit to True Value of Magazine for allowing us huge discounts on supplies used for service.”**

Police Reports 7/12

Police Reports

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Vernon Holmes Collins of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 14 at 9:34 a.m. and released on signature bond July 14 at 10:53 a.m. Collins was charged with assault in the third degree.

Carmen Annette Jonsson Derkovitz of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 19 at 9:43 p.m. and released on signature bond July 19 at 10:58 p.m. Derkovitz was charged with failure to appear – class A misdemeanor.

Nicholas Heath Franklin of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 18 at 12:57 p.m. and released on signature bond July 18 at 1:41 p.m. Franklin was charged with failure to appear – class B misdemeanor.

Eric David Little of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 14 at 9:30 p.m. and released on July 20 at 2:53 p.m. Little was charged with failure to appear – class B misdemeanor, endangering the welfare of a minor in the third degree, disorderly conduct – excessive noise, and public intoxication – danger to self or others.

Matthew Chad McClain of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 14 at 8:54 a.m. and remains at the SCADC. McClain was charged with failure to appear – class C felony, theft of property <$1k, petition to revoke – misdemeanor, contempt – willful disobedience (failure to pay fine,) contempt – willful disobedience (failure to pay fine,) absconding, and parole violation.

Nichole Ashley Moore of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 15 at 6:27 p.m. was released on bond July 16 at 9:34 p.m. Moore was charged with petition to revoke – felony.

Fallon Nicole Steffen of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 19 at 2:25 p.m. and released on signature bond July 19 at 4:37 p.m. Steffen was charged with two counts of failure to appear – class B misdemeanor.

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