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February 3: Nacogdoches County Booking Report
This is the report from the Nacogdoches County Jail that lists the arrests made from 6 a.m. of the previous day to 6 a.m. of the listed day.
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Obituary: Ardath Hurst Mayhar
Ardath Frances (Hurst) Mayhar died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was 81.
Born Feb. 20, 1930, to Bert Hurst and Ardath Ellington, in Timpson, Texas, Ardath Mayhar is the author of more than 60 books ranging from science fiction, fantasy, horror and young adult to historical and westerns, with some work under the pseudonyms Frank Cannon, Frances Hurst and John Killdeer. She began her writing career as a poet when she was 19 and began publishing science fiction in 1979 after returning with her family to Texas from Oregon.
She was nominated for the Mark Twain Readers Award, won the Balrog Award, was nominated for awards in almost every fiction genre, and won many awards for poetry. In 2008, she was chosen by the Science Fiction Writers of America as their author emeritus. Mayhar also owned and operated The View from Orbit Bookstore in Nacogdoches with her husband Joe until his death in 1999, after which she sold the store.
Mayhar taught writing through the Writer’s Digest school, provided book doctoring, and mentored numerous young authors. Until her health declined, Mayhar’s reputation was such that she spoke regularly in the area, drawing large crowds to listen to her wit and wisdom.
She is survived by two sons, James Mayhar and Frank Mayhar; two stepsons, Robert Mayhar and William Mayhar; grandchildren, Kai Mayhar, and Brad Mayhar; sister, Judy Corley; and brother, Joe Bert Hurst.
A memorial service will be held later, with details pending at this time.
Online condolences and memories may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.
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February 2: NPD Crime Report
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February 2: Sheriff Office Daily Activity Log
This is the report from the Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office that list the reports from 6 a.m. of the previous day to 6 a.m. of the listed day.
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SFA Board of Regents approves faculty, staff changes
The Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents approved new faculty and staff appointments, changes of status, promotions and one retirement at its regular meeting Tuesday.
Faculty appointments were Ralph Marshall, associate professor of secondary education and educational leadership, and Kimberly Welsh, associate professor of elementary education, in the James I. Perkins College of Education.
Staff appointments included: Evan Coulson, coordinator of outdoor pursuits in campus recreation; Kacey Busby, Early Childhood Lab teacher; Robert Thomas, programmer/analyst I in information technology services; Horace Strong, project coordinator in the Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing; Veronica Weaver, assistant director of orientation; Peggy Mukelroy, research development specialist in research and sponsored programs; and Dan Su, assessment specialist.
Several staff appointments also were approved for residence life, including hall directors Christopher Crowe, Earlkisha Mayberry and Bryan Sutherland. Changes of status in that department included Erica Crafton, from hall director to area coordinator, and Amy Tedesco, from casual employee to hall director.
Other changes of status approved by the regents Tuesday included: Madalene Miller, from assistant to the dean to academic adviser in the Nelson Rusche College of Business; Jill Milem, from assistant director of counseling/clinical director to director of counseling; Tiffany Rivers, from assistant director of disability services to interim director of disability services; Kelley Snowden, from administrative assistant in the Center for Regional Heritage Research to research associate for cultural heritage; and Jessica Barrett, from accounting clerk II to supervisor of physical plant administration.
In the College of Sciences and mathematics, changes of status included Jana Redfield, from project coordinator to project coordinator/research specialist-lab, and Ravi Yandamuri, from casual employee to research specialist-lab management.
Additional changes of status include: Amanda Rudolph, from associate professor of secondary education to interim associate dean and coordinator of National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education; LaShanda Parkhurst, from financial aid specialist to financial aid officer; Charles Lopez, from director of disability services to assistant dean of student affairs for support services; and Scott Speichert, from technical support specialist II to database administrator I.
In the College of Fine Arts, C.A. Scott was promoted from webmaster assistant to web design specialist. In addition, Jorge Salas was promoted to assistant professor of tuba and euphonium in the School of Music.
Approved staff appointments also included the following SFA coaches: James C. Harper, head football coach; Arlington Nunn, assistant head football coach; and David Gibbs, Jake Taylor Morrison, Bruce Erik Slaughter, Harold Christopher Truax, Jacob Willingham, Richard Olin, Nathan Paul Schneider and Troy Rogers, assistant football coaches.
In addition, regents approved the retirement of Jerry Frye, professor of communication and contemporary culture.
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UCA partner stunts champions
The Stephen F. Austin State University Spirit Program kept up its winning tradition at the annual Universal Cheerleaders Association national championships in January in Orlando, Fla.
SFA seniors Alec Heffron of Emporia, Kan., and Alli Pagnotta of Canyon County, Calif., placed first in the Universal Cheerleaders Association national championships on Jan. 13 in Orlando, Fla. The SFA Spirit Teams’ routines for nationals will be showcased at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 30, in William R. Johnson Coliseum.
Two couples participated in the competition, with both teams placing in the top 10 national spots. SFA senior Alec Heffron of Emporia, Kan., and Alli Pagnotta from Canyon County, Calif., placed first in the completion. Also competing were seniors Dustin Moore of Hoover, Ala., and Missy Bolman from Colorado Springs, Colo., who placed 12th.
The UCA competition is considered the primary tune-up for the SFA Spirit Program as students prepare for the National Cheerleaders Association competition at Daytona Beach in April. Since 1994 the program has won more team championships than any other team in its division and has had 10 different couples win partner stunt national championships.
Viewers can catch the SFA Spirit Teams in action this spring at SFA basketball games. The routines for nationals will be showcased at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 30, at William R. Johnson Coliseum. For more information, call Trisha O’Connor, SFA spirit coordinator, at (936) 468-1604.
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SFA professor presents seminar at Economic Science Institute
Dr. T. Parker Ballinger, SFA professor of economics, was invited to serve as an Economic Science Institute affiliate at Chapman University in Orange, Calif., last October.
The ESI is an academic center dedicated to using experimental or laboratory methods to understand socioeconomic behavior. The ESI affiliates program brings together scholars from diverse academic backgrounds, including economics, psychology and anthropology, to conduct research and interact with experimental economics researchers in the Argyros School of Business and Economics at Chapman.
During his or her stay, each affiliate delivers a seminar to ESI founder and director Dr. Vernon Smith, winner of the 2002 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, and the ESI faculty. Dr. Ballinger’s seminar was titled “Individual Versus Social Learning: The Importance of Demonstrability.”
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Non-profit members honored at chamber luncheon
Recognizing the services non-profit chamber members provide to the community is the focus of the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce’s Fourth Friday Luncheon presented by Tipton Ford, Inc.
City Fire Chief Keith Kiplinger will speak on the impact “Home Town Heroes” make in the community.
The luncheon is noon to 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3 in the HotelFredoniaConvention Center. Immediately following the luncheon, time is set from 1 to 2 p.m. for anyone to visit one-on-one with the non-profit representatives.
“Our non-profit organizations are a valuable part of our community,” said chamber Chairman Lee Smith. “These organizations and individuals work very hard to make Nacogdoches a better place by providing assistance and help for specific needs. At the luncheon the chamber members as well as the public get the opportunity to recognize and thank ‘our home town heroes’ for all that they do.”
The luncheon serves as the Chamber’s monthly membership meeting, and all from the community are invited to attend. Reservations are required by Feb. 2, and lunch is $16 at the door. A safe “pay online” option is available at nacogdoches.org, or contact the chamber to register, 936-560-5533.
“I encourage everyone to come Friday, Feb. 3 and visit the various organizations exhibits. Ask questions and learn more about what they do. See how they help others and what you can do to help them make Nacogdoches a Better Place of Tomorrow,” Smith said.
All attending may enter the $50 drawing, and all chamber members are entered in a $250 drawing, but you must be present to win. Both drawings sponsored by First Bank & Trust East Texas.
Event Gold sponsors are Axley & Rode, LLP, and Xerographix East Texas, Inc.
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