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The Lindale News & Times “Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1900” Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 Vol. 121, No. 47 1 Section, 8 pages 50¢ Eagles top Vidor, capture bi-district crown

By Terry Cannon Editor Lindale vs. Needville With a 29-13 bi-district win over the Vidor Pirates this past Thurs- 2 p.m. Saturday day in Carthage, the Lindale High School Eagles’ season marches Merrill-Green onward to the area round and a Saturday matchup with the Needville Stadium Bluejays at 2 p.m. in Bryan. Eagle fans may have come away from the 29-point output a bit Bryan surprised because Lindale is averaging more than 40 points a game with a 38-yard punt return. in 2020. Yet Head Coach Chris Cochran said, essentially, in playoff With under a minute left until the half, Peterson hooked up with football it’s how and not necessarily how much. Jacob Seekford on an eight-yard pass. “There are no style points in the playoffs,’’ he said. “We scored Halfway through the third period, Lindale’s Jordan Jenkins ran in on four of our six possessions, meaning Vidor held onto the ball a from 12 yards out and after a two-point conversion from Peterson to long time.’’ Seekford the Eagles owned a 22-7 lead. In other words, the determined Pirates decided their best chance Jenkins scored again late the game to finally put the game away. for a win was to keep the ball from the high-octane Eagle offense. “I was really proud of our kids,’’ Cochran said. “They had a gutsy “The bottom line is our job is to keep the other team out of the performance because it was such a tough physical and mental game. endzone,’’ Cochran said. “And if you look at their scores during the Vidor came into it well prepared and they played us hard.’’ season, no one has scored more than 30 on them in any game.’’ These types of playoff wins should be savored, Cochran added, The coach welcomes high expectations – especially with his offense because each new week features a team that is playoff worthy. – because he feels his players will continue to reach for higher goals. “You have to understand that any team you play in the playoffs “I welcome it,’’ he said of the pinball-like numbers that are almost deserves to be there,’’ he said. “Each win makes it that much sweeter taken for granted. “We tell our kids all the time we want to raise the because you know you’ve earned the right to keep playing each week.’’ expectations of Lindale football.’’ The Eagles also have some familiar company in the area round as The Eagles took a 7-0 lead in the first period when quarterback two other District 9-4A teams advanced from bi-district play. Kilgore Sam Peterson found Jaymond Jackson in the corner of the endzone smashed Splendora and Chapel Hill took down Livingston. to complete 61-yard march. “I’m shocked there aren’t four teams from our district still playing,’’ Vidor running back Trenton Conn is stopped by the Lindale Vidor tied the game in the second period, but late in the second he said. “Having three teams advancing just shows how tough of a dis- Eagles’ defense during first period action of Lindale’s 29-13 period, senior Airik Williams positioned his club in Vidor territory trict we are in and it shows how much we have accomplished so far.’’ bi-district victory. Photo by Terry Cannon Lady Eagles dominate 16-4A All-District team As one might expect from a team that finished its season with a 27-1 record, the Lindale High School Lady Eagles volleyball team dominated the All-District 16-4A selections chosen by the league’s coaches recently. Shelbie Steen was named Most Valuable Player, while Kalaya Pierce was Setter of the Year. Marleigh Thurman shared the Defensive Player of the Year with Spring Hill’s Sam Schott and Lindale Head Coach Jessica Camp Dimsdle was named Coach of the Year. In addition, Lindale had 14 players earn All-District Academic Honors.They were: Marleigh Thurman, Skylar Wyllie. Chelynn Palmer, Preslie Walters, Kalaya Pierce, Shelbi Steen, Ellie Watkins, Libbi Rozell, KaMaree’a Murphy, Brenley Philen, Darby Woodrum, Liz Hutchens, McKinleigh Evans and Maggie Spearman. The Lady Eagles also placed three on the All District First Team, one on the Second Team and three on the Honorable Mention team. Lindale won district with a 12-0 mark, defeated Paris in the bi-district round of the UIL playoffs but fell to Nevada Community at the Members of the District 16-4A champion Lindale High School Eagles volleyball team show off their trophy during a area round. 16-4A ALL DISTRICT ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at the school. VOLLEYBALL TEAM Photo by Terry Cannon

MVP: Shelbi Steen, Lindale SETTER OF THE YEAR: Kalaya Pierce, Lindale Texas Bank and Trust HITTER OF THE YEAR: Keili Richmond, Bullard CO-DEFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR: Marleigh Thurman, Lindale; Sam Schott, Spring Hill welcomes new commercial BLOCKER OF THE YEAR: Miah Thomas, Kilgore TOP SERVER: Mia Traylor, Spring Hill NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR: Carolann Bowles, Spring Hill lender in Lindale Branch COACH OF THE YEAR: Jessica Dimsdle, Lindale According to an announcement by Texas Bank and Trust, Andy FIRST TEAM Ford has joined the bank as senior vice president and commercial Lindale: Skylar Wyllie, Alondra Romero, Liz Hutchens Bullard: Emily Bochow, Libby Eitel lender in its Lindale branch. Spring Hill: Molly Seale, Carli Manasse Mr. Ford has worked in the finan- Kilgore: Alexis T. Anderson cial services industry for 19 years, Henderson: Taylor Lybrand most recently as vice president and Chapel Hill: Kamryn Wages branch manager for Heritage Land Cumberland Academy: Hannah Sharp Bank’s Lindale location. He attended The University of Texas at Tyler, con- SECOND TEAM Lindale: Brenley Philen centrating in business management. Bullard: Korleigh DuBose, Claire Cannon Actively involved in his com- Spring Hill: Abby Caron, Kaycee Campbell Miranda Lambert wins CMA munity, Mr. Ford is past chairman Kilgore: Ashton Vallery, Aviana McIntyre, Sha’destiny Chism for the Lindale Area Chamber of Henderson: Cora Jimerson, Analena Tavo Commerce, co-chairman for the Chapel Hill: Taelor Crumpton, Katelyn Allen “Music Video of the Year’’ Lindale Championship Rodeo, and Cumberland: Elizabeth Adams Lindale’s country music super- Lambert had the most nom- a committee member for the Smith HONORABLE MENTION star Miranda Lambert brought inations – seven – of any other County Livestock and Forage Committee. He is a past member of Lindale: Maggie Spearman, Preslie Walters, Chelynn Palmer home some more hardware for performer at the event. the City of Lindale Board of Adjustments and past treasurer of the Bullard: Grace O’Bannon, Emma Seaton the shelf by winning “Music Luke Combs won Album of board for Azleway Boys Ranch. Spring Hill: Caylee Mayfield, Erin Gregson Video of the Year’’ award during the Year while Entertainer of the Mr. Ford and his wife have two children and are members of the Kilgore:Keke Roy, Skye Cotton the 54th annual Country Music Year was awarded to Eric Church. First Baptist Church in Lindale, where he serves as an usher. Henderson: Micahanne Castles, Taylor Helton, Jaci Taylor Texas Bank and Trust Company operates 20 full-service branches Chapel Hill: Dae Jaidence Kincade, Kyla Pannell Association Awards this past Reba McEntire and Darius throughout East Texas and the DFW Metroplex. Cumberland: Mia Shaw, Amaya Hammond, Stephanie Root week held in Nashville. Continued on Page 8 Lindale Chiropractic Clinic George Craig Pitts, D.C. 903-882-1828 CALL FOR NO COST 1437 S. Main St. (Across from Family Dollar) CONSULTATION

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Every piece of OPINION/EDITORIAL Love Medicare covered. Suzanne 100% peace & science I know several people who have died from COVID-19. The Bardwell of mind. most recent is someone I liked a great deal whose mother once upon a time in my newly married got through it with ease. One of out meanness we would be doing life was my Sunday School teach- my best friends has been in the something truly great! er. Maybe our problems in this ER today with her husband who *Seven studies have confirmed contentious moment in history is has pre-existing conditions, as the benefit of universal masking that we don’t have enough Sun- does she, which makes COVID in community level analyses: in day school under our belts. extremely dangerous in their case. a unified hospital system, a Ger- One of the first things many of The CDC has the research foot- man city, a U.S. state, a panel of us learned as itty bitty children noted and posted on its articles 15 U.S. states and Washington, is the song “Jesus Loves Me”. about the importance of wearing D.C., as well as both Canada and That is reassuring, to know that masks to prevent the spread of the U.S. nationally. Each analysis you are loved. Next as itty bittys this pandemic plague. The ar- demonstrated that, following di- we learned the song “Jesus Loves ticle is referring to multi-layer rectives from organizational and the Little Children”…”all the cloth masks, not N95 masks. political leadership for universal children of the world”. ALL. Depending on the quality of the masking, new infections fell sig- Many of us also learned quite cloth mask, it blocks 50% to 80% nificantly. Two of these studies early that “God is Love”. At the of droplets. The research cites and an additional analysis of data center of Christianity is a God collected statistics and case his- from 200 countries that includ- that is pure love. A lot of us, tories such as the outbreak on the ed the U.S. also demonstrated including me, have a tendency to USS Theodore Roosevelt. In that reductions in mortality. An eco- re-create God in our own image, particular case study it was found nomic analysis using U.S. data as an American with values just that the face coverings resulted in found that, given these effects, like ours instead of the other way a 70% reduced spread.* So, if you increasing universal masking by around. genuinely believe in that “love 15% could prevent the need for Jesus brought a revolution your neighbor” stuff, wear your lockdowns and reduce associated through his teaching. Jesus said mask, social distance and keep losses of up to $1 trillion or about the most important command- those nasty little fingers clean. 5% of gross domestic product. ment was to love God with all Now if we could just prevent (All claims footnoted with re- your heart and with all your mind the spread of misinformation, search studies for reference on and with all your strength. Jesus unfounded opinion and just flat CDC.gov site.) didn’t stop there. He then said, The second greatest commandment is to “Love your neighbor as yourself. No other commandment is greater than these.” As a culture right now we could use a good old dunking in love. I don’t understand why we have to The Honorable Bryan Hughes be so critical and angry. Neither P.O. Box 12068, Capitol Station, Austin, TX 78711 (512) 463-0101 of those characteristics will help 100 Independence Place, Suite 301, Tyler, Texas 75703 (903) 581-1776 us solve the problems facing us Rep. Cole Hefner, District 5 today. I need a love dunking for Capitol Office: E2.710, Austin, TX, Capitol Phone: (512) 463-0271 sure. It is so easy to be angry with District Office: 211 W. South St., Lindale, TX 75771 (903) 882-3283 someone who is angry at you. So, Governor Greg Abbott if you grew up singing and believ- P.O. Box 12428, Austin, TX 78711-2428 (512) 463-1762 ing the songs I cited earlier what Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick can we do to show others that we 1400 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701 (512) 463-0001 Attorney General Ken Paxton are called to love? 300 W. 15th Street, Austin, TX 78701 (512) 463-2100 First it requires that we put Commissioner Sid Miller, Texas Department of Agriculture aside our anger, our selfishness 1700 N. Congress, 11th Floor, Austin, TX 78701 (512) 463-7476 and our critical nature. Okay, Comptroller Glenn Hegar let’s TRY really hard to do that. 111 East 17th Street, Austin, TX 78774 (512) 463-4444 Next, let’s opt for doing what is City of Lindale Administration right to help prevent the spread of 105 Ballard Drive, Lindale, TX 75771 (903) 882-3422 this awful pandemic. And don’t Lindale City Council tell me it’s no big deal if you 105 Ballard Drive, Lindale, TX 75771 (903) 882-3422

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While targeted restrictions with limited costs, but also the officially certified, but it’s highly navirus. There has been some may be essential in many places, best treatment possible—from unlikely that results will shift. good news regarding progress to- a broad-based lockdown would compassionate doctors and a state- From an economic perspective, ward a vaccine, but case numbers cause immense harm. Greater of-the-art health system right it is rare that presidents move and hospitalizations are higher encouragement of basic safety here in East Texas. the needle much on economic than ever. The economic crisis measures is already forthcoming growth. 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TRINITY FELLOWSHIP My how things haven’t changed Teaching the Bible for living today 903-882-3885 The front page story reported The world premiere occurred “strike it rich’’ she said. 1/2 mile south of Lindale off FM 849 on “steady growth’’ in Lindale on Nov. 26 in Tyler and came to “There was a bootlegger in for the past several years and the Lindale’s State Theater on Dec. 1. town who supplied all the movie SERVICES proof was in the many buildings, Terry The film recalled the heady people with alcohol. He was sure Morning Worship 10 a.m. new homes and rental properties days of the East Texas Oil Boom glad they shot some of it here,’’ Wed. Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. sprouting all over town. Cannon from 1929-31, when illegal hot she said. BEN STEEN, PASTOR Renovations and repairs were Editor oil caused such a brouhaha the in evidence, too, the story related. Texas Rangers were called to “This city has taken on a new quell the violence. Mt. Sylvan Baptist Church look that has caused much fa- Lindale’s Annie Baldwin, who vorable comment by person outlets and hotels have been put was five at the time, recalled the A Church Filled with God’s Love who have returned here recently up or will be in the next few excitement in Lindale when the Church officials invite worshipers to join after several years absence,’’ the months. cast and crew arrived to film a them on Facebook live at 11 a.m. Sundays author reported. Time indeed marches on, and few scenes. Lindale was on the cusp of you don’t have look too far “I remember they had a scene and on KMOO 99.9 FM at 11:30 a.m. some really big things and “we around East Texas to see the down at the drugstore on the We invite you to come worship with us! have seen a steady march of towns and cities that haven’t corner (where Victory Guns and progress that has seen Lindale kept pace. Guitars currently stands) and Bruce Rudd, Pastor keep step with other fast-growing This one has. Rod Cameron kissed a lady and PO Box 1630 • 13073 Hwy 110 N • Lindale 903-882-3890 Texas cities.’’ --- I was scared someone was going The story also mentioned this Speaking of 1948 happenings, to jail because I thought it was city is a welcoming city. the Big Deal at the time was the illegal to kiss someone in public “We invited new residents and premiere of “Strike It Rich,’’ a if you weren’t married,’’ she said, industry here,’’ the author wrote. Hollywood production filmed chuckling at the memory. “We have everything to offer that in Lindale starring venerable She also remembers there was much larger cities have – good Western star Rod Cameron and a fight scene down the street from lights, good water, good schools, Academy Award nominee Bonita the drug store which caused some good churches, paved streets and “Strike It Rich,’’ was filmed in Lin- Granville. interest. in addition, we have a little peace dale and other East Texas locations. Other locations, such as Troup, “They also got some of us kids and quiet that many folks desire has been on a productive march Kilgore, Tyler and Turnertown, who were wandering around and can’t get in the larger cities.’’ for the past several decades and were also used in the film. without shoes and put us in the Editor Tom Cooper wrote this continues to expand. Proof is all Actual oil fields were used in back of a wagon and filmed it,’’ column for the Thursday, Nov. around unless you’ve covered the production and thousands she said. “But that got cut out of 25, 1948 edition. your eyes. of extras from the towns were the movie.’’ Quality Homes Built For a So, it would seem Lindale New convenience stores, retail utilized. And one person really did Reasonable Price since 1987 Sherryl Bolton - Owner [email protected] BoltonCustomHomesInc.Net LETTER TO EDITOR 903-780-8427 Kudos to the Lindale Volunteer Fire Department Dear Editor, excellent efforts of the fire department, fully you won’t ever need them, but it I want to take a moment to publicly approximately half of the hay was saved. you do, rest assured they will respond thank the Lindale Volunteer Fire Depart- The firemen not only worked the initial to the call. ment for their incredible service. In the fire but returned multiple times through As a lifelong Lindale resident, I am so early morning hours of Nov. 6, we un- the day to monitor the potentially dan- thankful for our small town, where peo- fortunately had a hay fire in our pasture. gerous situation. ple are kind, concerned and still willing This could have easily been a complete My family and I are incredibly grateful to help their neighbors. loss of our entire summer hay crop. for the Lindale Fire Department. They Beth Praytor However due to the quick response and are a blessing to our community. Hope- Lindale Pressure-filled experiment doesn’t end well I know y’all have heard the it is, let’s not do it. Now, give’er expression, “curiosity killed the to me and let’s see if we can cat,” right? Well, the last part of Rusty Mitchum get’er open.” that sayin’ is, “but satisfaction I took the can and turned it brought him back.” over and placed the can opener I’ve always been curious about on the bottom. “Well, here goes how things work. Take a ball Life & Times nothin’,” I said and I squeezed point pen for example. the handles together. Suddenly, When I was just a little bitty everything went black. Coy was kid, I would sit for hours and He was always like that. Be- ran up to my cousin Coy’s house. black. I was black. The whole click a ball point pen. I know, hind our house was his shop. “Coy!” I yelled. Nobody room was black. Everything was simple minds are easily amused. He’d spend hours in there fixin’ knocked on doors back then. In black. Coy was the first to speak. One day I just had to find out neighbor’s lawn mowers and a second, Coy came out. “You know,” he said. “This what made it click, so I tore it stuff. No, it wasn’t his job, just “What’s up?” he asked. ain’t good.” apart. I couldn’t find a clicker, a hobby. “Looky here,” I said, and held “Who said that?” I said, not so I tore apart another one, then One day, I walked in and he up the can of paint. bein’ able to distinguish Coy another, and another. had a tall can in his hand. “What is it?” from the wall. We walked out- Before long, I had disassem- “What’s that?” I asked. “Its paint in a can, but that ain’t side. bled every ball point pen in the “Spray paint,” he answered. the best part, listen.” I started “Look,” said Coy. “We’re only house. Still no clicker. “What’s it do?” shakin’ the can. The clickin black on the front,” like that made No, I didn’t put them back to- “Watch,” he said. He started started and then got louder. things better. gether. I was not a reassembler, shakin’ the can. At first it didn’t “What is that?” he asked. “I think I’ll go on home,” I just a tear-it-upper. Of course, make a sound, and then it started “Daddy said it was a marble or said. “I have a feelin’ that I might my mom found all the pen pieces, clicking. My ears perked up. Be- maybe even a steel ball.” be in trouble.” and she was upset, but my dad fore long, the clickin’ was louder “Wow. You gonna try to get “I won’t be,” said Coy. was proud of me. and then he stopped shakin’ the it out?” “How come?” You see, he’s a tear-it-upper, can. He sprayed a piece of metal “Yup. You wanna help?” “I’ll just tell Mom what you too. The only difference between and turned it black. “Sure,” he said. “Good. Here,” did and she’ll say, ‘It figures,’ and the two of us is that he could put “Neat, huh?” he said. and I handed him the can. “You that will be the end of it.” stuff back together. “Yes sir,” I said. “What makes read the instructions and see how “Boy,” I said. “I won’t get I still, to this day, have an un- it do that?” we get it open, and I’ll go get a off that easy,” and I didn’t, and controllable urge to tear things “Well, there’s paint in here can opener in case we need it. neither did Coy. open to find out how they work, under pressure, and when I push I’ll meet you in the storm cellar.” After being scrubbed down or worse, try to improve their this little nozzle…” The storm cellar was actually a with gasoline (mom wasn’t home mechanics. “No sir.” I interrupted. Who fallout shelter Uncle Ray, Coy’s and it was up to my dad to help It usually -- no always -- ends cared about some dumb ol’ dad, built for when the Russians me clean up, and he figured gas- up costin’ me more money, plus paint. “What makes that clickin’ bombed us, but you know how oline was the quickest way to I have to listen to my wife say sound?” that turned out, so we used it for get the paint off) and then soap, things like, “I told you so,” or “Oh,” he said. “I think there’s a makeshift club house. Dad hosed me down with the “Won’t you ever learn?” a little metal ball or marble or I ran back to my house and water hose. Well, I guess I never will. Al- somethin’ in there to help mix “borrowed” my mom’s can open- He threw my clothes away and though, there is one thing I’m no up the paint.” er. When I got back, Coy had a told me not to get near any open longer curious about. And that’s “Wow,” I said. “Can we get funny look on his face. “What’s flames. When Mom got home the little ball that’s in a can of it out?” the matter?” I asked. and surveyed the mess, and got spray paint. “Heh, heh,” he laughed. “No. “Man, this thing has some a whiff of me, Dad got in more I don’t remember when spray I don’t think that would be a good mighty big words on it.” trouble than me. paint was invented, but I remem- idea,” and he continued his work. “Like what?” I asked. It was that gasoline thing I ber seein’ my first can. It was in I watched for a while then went “Like this,” he replied, and guess, but I still got in trouble. my dad’s hand. out to play. then he spelled out the word. But I did learn a lesson from My dad was a fixer-upper. He After a while I saw him leave “P..U..N..C..T..U..R..E.” all of this. could fix anything. Not only his shop. I snuck in and grabbed “What does it mean?” I asked. If it clicks, leave it alone. And could he fix it, but when he fin- a can of the paint. He had sev- “I don’t know,” he said, “but it if it says don’t puncture; well, ished with it, it would look better eral cans, so I didn’t figure he’d says don’t do it.” don’t go pokin’ no holes in it than when it was new. miss just one. I took the can and “Huh,” I said. “Well whatever neither. Page 4, Lindale News & Times, Thursday, November 19, 2020

PUBLIC ONLINE AUCTION TJC registration under way Online and walk-in reg- room frequently sanitized. OBITUARY WHITE OAK ISD istration continues at Tyler “For those who are not al- 200 S. White Oak Rd. Junior College through Dec. ready TJC students, we will Gearldine “Deanie’’ Ferguson 15, school officials announced. also have staff on hand to assist Gearldine “Deanie” Ferguson, age 66, of PREVIEW: Thurs., 11/19/20, Registration is for the up- them with starting the admis- Lindale, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 8 am – 4:30 pm coming winter and spring se- sions process,” said Claire 2020 in Tyler. She was born Sept. 14, 1954 mesters. Mizell, TJC director of admis- in Jefferson County, Ky. AUCTION ENDS: Tues., 12/1/20 Online registration is avail- sions. Deanie has lived in Lindale for the past 14 able at TJC.edu/register. Winter Term is a three-week, FEATURED VEHICLES years and was a member of the New Harmony Walk-in advising and reg- online-only session set Dec. Baptist Church. 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 1991 istration will be held in the 14-Jan. 5. For a list of available Intl.’ 66 Pass. Diesel School boardroom of White Admin- courses, go to TJC.edu/winter. She enjoyed going to church, listening to istrative Services Center on Spring classes begin Mon- Contemporary Christian music, and spending Bus, 1984 Intl.’ 71 Pass. Diesel the TJC main campus, at the day, Jan. 11. time outside feeding pecans to her squirrels. School Bus, 1997 Carpenter following times: TJC offers more than 115 de- Deanie was well known for her cooking and worked several years • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays and gree and certificate programs, in the cafeteria of both Mineola and Lindale Independent School 36 Pass. Diesel School Bus, Wednesdays, Dec. 1 and 2 including a Bachelor of Science Districts. 1987 Intl.’ 71 Pass. Diesel • 1-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 degree in dental hygiene and a She is preceded in death by her parents. Deanie is survived by her School Bus, 1975 Chev. • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Bachelor of Applied Technol- husband, William “Bill” Ferguson Jr. of Lindale, Texas; mother-in- Nov. 23 ogy in healthcare technology law, Ann (Ferguson) Sitton of Lindale, Texas; children, Wesley Pickle Van, 1990 Chev. Pickup, • 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, and medical systems, as well as of Florida, Tommy Pickle of Winnsboro, Texas, and Misty Dawn 1992 Ford E150 Van, Dec. 3 extensive training and technical Simmons of Fruitvale, Texas; sisters, Lynn DeVore-Hatcher and • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and programs. husband, Kinson of Dallas, Texas; and Trina Wathen-Riggs; brothers, See Website – 14% B.P. Tuesday, Dec. 14 and 15 In addition to academics, Joe Wathen, Mark Wathen, Steve Wathen, Charles (Buster) Branch, www.onlinepros.com Health and safety guidelines TJC has nationally ranked Bobby Branch and Roger Branch; step children, Todd Ferguson of will be followed, with face athletics and stellar performing Tyler, Texas, Tonja Ann Duncan and husband, Danny of Hideaway, www.lemonsauctioneers.com coverings and 6 feet of phys- arts programs, all at about one- Texas, and Tammy Roach and husband, John of Lindale, Texas; 8 (800)243-1113 OR (281)357-4977 ical distancing required, room third of the cost of a four-year grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and numerous other loving occupancy monitored and the institution. family members and friends.

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Houghton and Sgt. Flores responded to a suspicious vehicle at 200 Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 block Cannery Row, settled at scene. Officer Houghton responded to a Officer Fortunas and Officer Ramsey responded to an accident at suspicious vehicle at 100 block Miranda Lambert Way, settled at scene. the 3500 block of S Main St, report taken. Officer Fortunas responded Officers Wedgeworth and Houghton responded to a business alarm to a public service at 1500 block of Pearl St, settled at scene. Officer at 2500 block S Main St, false alarm. Officer Houghton responded to Fortunas responded to a suspicious circumstance at 3200 block of a suspicious vehicle at 300 block N Main St, settled at scene. Capt. S Main St, unfounded. Officer Fortunas responded to a suspicious Chambers, and Officers Wedgeworth and Houghton responded to a circumstance at 100 block of Centennial Blvd, settled at scene. Sgt. suspicious circumstance at 1500 block S Main St, settled at scene. Flores, Cpt. Chambers, and Officer Fortunas responded to a possession of drug paraphernalia at 400 block Baker St, report taken. Officer Fortunas, Officer Ramsey and Sgt. Flores responded to a welfare Thursday, Nov.12, 2020 concern at 1800 block S Main St. Settle at scene. Officer Gillham and Sgt. Flores and Officer Ramsey responded to a welfare concern Officer Houghton responded to an accident at 100 block E Centennial 3200 block S Main St, settled at scene. Sgt. Flores and Officer Ramsey Officer Houghton and Officer Capps responded to a warrant service Blvd, no report. Officer Gillham responded to a public service at 500 responded to an accident 3200 block S Main St, report taken. Captain at 200 block N Industrial Pkwy, arrest made. block N College St, settled at scene. Officer Houghton and Officer Chambers and Sgt. Flores responded to a suspicious circumstance Gillham responded to a suspicious circumstance at 500 block E Abby 300 block S Main St, settled at scene. Sgt. Flores responded to assist Rd, unfounded. Officer Houghton responded to a suspicious vehicle Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 other agency at 900 block Stewart St, settled at scene. Sgt. Flores at 15300 block Spring Oak Drive, settled at scene. Officer Houghton responded to a motorist assist at 19800 block HWY 69 N, settled and Officer Gillham responded to a suspicious vehicle at 200 block Officer Trombley responded to a public service at 100 block E at scene. Sgt. Flores and Officer Ramsey responded to an accident Cooper St, settled at scene. Officer Houghton and Officer Gillham Centennial Blvd, settled at scene. Officers Leevey and Trombley 2300 block S Main St, report taken. Officer Gillham responded to a responded to welfare concern at 300 block S Main St, settled at scene. responded to a public service at 13300 block Cr 472, settled at scene. public service 100 block Ballard, settled at scene. Officer Gillham Officer Fortunas and Officer Ramsey responded to a warrant service Capt. Chambers, Detectives Dworaczyk and Philpot, and Sgt. Wilson responded to a traffic complaint at 3200 block S Main St, unfounded. at 17000 block I-20, arrest made and report taken. responded to an accident at 1800 block S Main St, settled at scene. Officer Houghton and Officer Gillham responded to a public service Sgt. Wilson responded to a public service at the Police Department, 600 block S Main St, settled at scene. Officer Houghton and Officer settled at scene. Officer Capps responded to a public service at 500 Gillham responded to assist other agency 15000 block CR 474, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 block Hamrick St, settled at scene. Officers Trombley, Capps, and unfounded. Officer Houghton and Officer Gillham responded to a Sgt. Flores, Officer Fortunas and Officer Ramsey responded to a Leevey responded to a residential alarm at 1500 block Whitebear Trail, suspicious vehicle 200 block Cannery Row, settled at scene. Officer welfare concern at 600 block Abby Rd, settle at scene. Officer For- false alarm. Sgt. Wilson, and Officers Houghton, Capps, and Shurley Gillham and Officer Houghton responded to a suspicious vehicle 300 tunas responded to a public service at 100 block S Main St, settled responded to an agency assist at I-20 W MM 557, primary agency block Summer Tree Cir, settled at scene. at scene. Sgt. Flores and Officer Fortunas responded to a suspicious took command of scene. Officers Capps and Houghton responded to circumstance at 2800 block S Main St, settled at scene. Sgt. Flores a suspicious vehicle at 500 block Corrigan Trails, unfounded. Officers responded to a motorist assist at 200 block E North St, settled at Capps and Shurley responded to an agency assist at 14300 block Cr scene. Sgt. Flores, Officer Ramsey and Officer Fortunas responded to 4151, settled at scene. Officers Allen and Houghton responded to a welfare concern at 600 block Mt. Sylvan St, settled at scene. Officer suspicious vehicle at 300 block S Main St, settled at scene. Five local Ramsey responded to a public service at 300 block Rita Dr, settle at scene. Sgt. Flores, Officer Ramsey and Officer Fortunas responded to an assault at 200 block of Shanna Ter. report taken. Officer Houghton Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 and Officer Gillham responded to a welfare concern at 300 block Officer Capps responded to a public service at 15600 block Brittan residents indicted Kingdom Blvd, settled at scene. Officer Houghton and Officer Gillham Ct, settled at scene. Officer Leevey responded to an animal complaint responded to a residential alarm at 1100 block Woodlands Park Dr, at 400 block S Baker St, settled at scene. Officer Capps responded to settled at scene. Officer Houghton and Officer Gillham responded to a public service at the Police Department, settled at scene. Officers by county suspicious vehicle at 15300 block FM 16 W, settled at scene. Cpt. Leevey, Trombley, Capps, and Sgt. Wilson responded to an agency Chambers and Officer Gillham responded to assist other agency at assist at 900 block Stewart St, primary agency took command of 200 block Sandy Dr. Settled at scene. scene. Officer Houghton responded to a disturbance report at the Police Department, settled at scene. Officer Shurley responded to a grand jury suspicious vehicle at 2400 block S Main St, settled at scene. Officers Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 Shurley, Allen, and Houghton responded to a suspicious vehicle at Smith County Grand Jurors handed down 109 indictments Officer Trombley and Officer Leevey responded to suspicious 300 block S Main St, settled at scene. Officers Allen and Houghton for the period covering Sept. 24 through Oct. 8 which includ- person at 555 W I-20, settled at scene. Officer Trombley and Officer responded to a suspicious vehicle at 3200 block S Main St, settled at ed five from Lindale, said Grand Jury Coordinator Marieliza Leevey responded to warrant service at 500 block S Main St, arrest scene. Officers Allen and Houghton responded to a suspicious vehicle Martinez. made. Officer Leevey and Officer Capps responded to public service at at 100 block Miranda Lambert Way, settled at scene. Officers Allen, Those from Lindale included: 100 block E Centennial Blvd, settled at scene. Officer Capps responded Houghton, and Shurley responded to a business alarm at 1500 block -- Crystal Coomer, 41, two counts of Credit Card or Debit to a motorist assist at 555 E I-20, unfounded. Sgt. Wilson, Officer S Main St, false alarm. Card Abuse of the elderly, arrested on July 10, 2020. Trombley and Officer Leevey responded to a theft-shoplifting at 100 -- James Simmons, 67, Possession of a Controlled Sub- E Centennial Blvd, arrest made and report taken. Officer Shurley and stance, arrested on Aug. 17, 2020. Officer Capps responded to an accident 552 E I-20, unfounded. Officer Wednesday, Nov.11, 2020 -- Demonciaire Champion, 26, Possession of a Controlled Shurley responded to a suspicious vehicle at 900 block E Hubbard Officer Fortunas responded to a theft at 3200 block S Main St, report Substance, arrested Jan. 1, 2020. St, Settled at scene. Officer Capps responded to a public service at taken. Sgt. Flores responded to a burglary of motor vehicle at 16900 -- Murry Richards, 45, two counts of Possession of a Con- 100 block Ballard Dr. settled at scene. Officer Capps responded to a block Village Lake Dr, report taken. Officer Fortunas responded to a trolled Substance, arrested July 21, 2020. parking violation at 3300 block S Main St, settled at scene. Officer suspicious circumstance at 200 block Joyce, settled at scene. Officer -- Christopher Brown, 44, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Allen, Officer Houghton and Officer Capps responded to an accident Fortunas responded to a burglary of motor vehicle at 200 block Can- Vehicle, arrested June 6, 2020. 1600 block S Main St, report taken. Officer Shurley responded to a nery Row, report taken. Officer Houghton and Sgt. Flores responded motorist assist at 3400 block S Main St, settled at scene. Officer Allen, to a disorderly conduct at 400 block Hill St, report taken. Officer

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Lindale High School athletes, from left Brandon Burckel, baseball, Shelbi Steen, volleyball and Chelynn Palmer, volleyball signed college letters of intent Wednesday (Nov. 11) at the school. (Staff photo) Lindale High School athletes sign college letters Three athletes from two of the more successful area finalist Lindale Lady Eagles volleyball teams at the University of Houston. al tournament eight times, while Central Baptist is Lindale High School sports – two in volleyball and will further their careers in college, with Steen Steen was recently voted as the Most Valuable currently 8-6 on the season, which has been put on one in baseball – signed college letters of intent on staying close to home with Tyler Junior College Player in District 16-4A and Palmer earned honor- hold due to COVID-19. Wednesday (Nov. 11) in the LHS cafeteria in front and Palmer traveling to Conway Ark., to play for able mention plaudits as well. Both players earned Burckel will join a Cougars team that finished of family, friends and teammates. Central Baptist College. Academic All-District honors as well. the 2019 with a 6-9 record, a season cut short by Shelbi Steen and Chelynn Palmer from the 27-1 Brandon Burckel will join his older brother Brad TJC’s volleyball team has qualified for the nation- the pandemic.

The Lindale High School Fall Tennis Correction for LHS Fall Tennis Team team recently advanced to the UIL Three District 9-4A regional quarterfinals after sweeping through District 14-A action. The Eagles then advanced past the bi-district round, defeating Terrell then tak- teams earn ing care of Kilgore at the area round. Lindale didn’t lose a single set in either the bi-district or area rounds. A previous photo which ran with bi-district victories a story on the tennis team was incorrect. This photo is the corrected Three of the four playoff teams from District 9-4A advanced to one. Team members include: GIRLS the area round of the state football playoffs this past weekend as Jacey King, Taegan Michel, Hope Lindale, Chapel Hill and Kilgore all won their bi-district contests. Nelms, Emily Huber, Abby Van An- Lindale defeated Vidor, 29-13; Chapel Hill outlasted Livingston, del, Bailee Lane, Brooklyn Gille- 49-37; Kilgore routed Splendora, 42-0 and Palestine fell 19-10 to land, Callie Little, Taylor Crawford, Bailey Thorn and Gracie Voyles. Huffman Hargrave. BOYS Jared Maeker, Andre Sama- Kilgore will now take on El Campo on Friday, while Chapel raweera, Emilio Rodriguez, Taegan Hill will take on Stafford on Saturday, the same day Lindale is Terry, Hayden Harry, Hunter Graham, playing Needville. Soren Petersen, Silas Dutton, Chance Chapel Hill and Livingston were tied at the end of the first period Bundy and Jason Herrington. 7-7 but Livingston went ahead at the half, 21-14. The Bulldogs posted 21 points in the third to forge a 35-35 tie before scoring two more touchdowns in the fourth to put the game away. In Kilgore, the Bulldogs raced to a 21-0 lead after one period and cruised to a 35-0 lead at the half. Palestine, meanwhile, was locked a defensive duel with Har- Lindale boys basketball team grave. The Wildcats claimed a 7-6 lead after one, but fell behind at the half, 12-7. ready for another season Now in his fourth year at the helm of the appeared in 31 games last season. “He was a the grind of the weight room and all of program, Lindale High School boys basket- key cog in the rotation of our Class 5A playoff the grunt work needed to become the best ball coach Chris Grotemat and his Eagles team a year ago. It had to be difficult at times player he can be.’’ Mahannah is a quality are off and running with the 2020-21 season being the lone sophomore on a senior-laden jump shooter as well. which will conclude in February. team last season, but we expect him to take -- Wake Thrasher-Evers, No. 12: “He A 15-game pre-district schedule will end a big step towards tapping into his enormous brings a tremendous basketball IQ and a on Dec. 22 in Mabank and District 16-4A potential.’’ selfless approach to his role on the basket- action gets under way on Dec. 29 at home -- Colton Taylor, No. 2: One of the top ball team, while relishing the dirty work against Kilgore. point guards in East Texas, “CT” averaged 13 by charges and going after loose balls.’’ He “Our players and coaching staff could points and 4 assists to help led the Eagles to thrives as a screener in the Eagles’ motion not be any more excited about the start of their second consecutive postseason appear- offense, the coach said. the upcoming basketball season,’’ Grotemat ances en route to being named a unanimous -- Noe Vela, No. 41: “A tough-nosed junior said, adding the pandemic has made things first team District 15-5A selection. “He’s the brings a bundle of energy to our program difficult for all schools and all sports. “The hardest worker among a team full of hard and is an outstanding teammate. ‘’ Grotemat prospects of a prep basketball season for the workers,’’ Grotemat said. “The bigger the expects Vela to split time with the varsity and 2020-21 school year seemed grim during the stage and the larger the stakes, the better he junior varsity this season. quarantine and even into August.’’ performs. He is a special, special talent with -- Colby Wood, No. 11: A move-in from But Grotemat acknowledged the efforts enormous heart.’’ Brownsboro, Wood has 60 games of varsity of the University Interscholastic League and -- Ryder Johnson, No. 12: A highly skilled experience. “Colby is a charge-taking ma- school officials to ensure another season. and refined scorer, the sophomore is a catch- chine with a ton of lead-guard experience “We are grateful for the work performed and-shoot specialist, Grotemat said. “Ryder under his belt. We expect big things from him by the UIL in conjunction with local district will grow into using his big frame as he this season,’’ Grotemat said. administrators to pave the way for us to play gains experience early in the year,’’ Grotemat -- Taegan Terry, No. 10: A 6-1 guard is ball this year,’’ he said. added. back in the gym after a stellar fall tennis Grotemat noted his team will have to ac- -- Amare Baptiste, No. 24: “Amare is a campaign. “Taegan is the kind of teammate commodate the mandates of the pandemic as basketball savant with all the tools to be an every player loves to play with because he is his players will wear masks on the sideline absolute shutdown sophomore,’’ Grotemat such a willing and talented passer. 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Travel Trailers l 5th Wheels player by player: --Josh Mahannah, No. 1: “He’s easily The 6-3 junior is growing in his ability to put l $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$Goosenecks Bumper Pulls -- Justin Farris, No. 13: Back for his one of the toughest and most determined the ball on the deck and score at the rim as In Any Area!!! Any Condition!!! second varsity season the 6-2 junior guard competitors on our roster. (He) embraces well, he added. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$Old/New !!! Dirty or Clean !!! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$I PAY CA$H 956-466-7001 No Title – No Problem – We Can Apply For One Lady Eagle basketball team 2-0 on the season $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ANR Enterprises The Lindale High School Lady Eagles basketball team has jumped Lindale shot 61 percent from the field on 15 of 33 attempts. 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Tuesday, Nov. 24 • Starts @ 9:07 AM Banks with three, Liz Hutchens, Brenley Philen and Kayli Vickery Earlier in the week, the Lady Eagles defeated Hallsville, 61-47 in with two apiece and Maggie Spearman with one. Lindale’s home opener. 1901 S 81st West Ave. • Tulsa, OK 74127 Marley Keith and Madison Plunkett also saw action for the Lady On Friday, Nov. 20, the Lady Eagles will take on Mineola at home For full terms, photos and directions Eagles. with tipoff at 6:30 p.m. visit www.chuppsauction.com EXCAVATORS, COPPER CHOPPER, ROLL OFF TRUCK, SKIDSTEER, Lindale Junior High girls win three of four in Kilgore FORKLIFTS, SEMI-TRAILERS, TRAILERS, INTIMIDATOR TRUCK, SCALES, DUMPSTERS, CLASSIC CARS & TRACTORS, METAL SHEARS, The Lindale Junior High School Lady 24-12. Kennedi Pickrell led the 8th grade B COMMERCIAL AIR COMPRESSORS, SHOP TOOLS, PIPE & METAL, TONS Eagles took on the Kilgore Junior High For the 7th grade B team, Kirby Kleam team in scoring and steals, while Kamdyn & TONS OF SCRAP METAL School Lady Bulldogs in Kilgore and came was the leading scorer and rebound- Bergbower led in rebounds. Aubrey Travis Estate of: MIKE MULCARE Owner: MELINDA MULCARE home with three wins out of four basketball er, while Preslie Segroves and Abigail was the assists leader. ONLINE & ON-SITE BIDDING ON LOTS 1-22 games this past Monday night. Palecek were assist leaders. Baylee Bass For the 8th grade A team Gaby Saboia WILL BE OFFERED ON SIMULCAST AT 12:47 PM The 7th grade B team routed Kilgore, was the steals leader. was the scoring and steals leader, while 26-4, while the 7th grade A team took a On the A team side, Abigail Lee led in Haylee Rodriquez led in rebounds. 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Texas Press Swepco 3x7 Page 8, Lindale News & Times, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 Latest Lindale local sales tax revenue up 18.07% Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week he will send cities, coun- ties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $890.5 million in local SMITH COUNTY sales tax allocations for November, 4.8 percent more than in November 2019. Arp 1.500% $18,439.51 $15,277.02 20.70% $159,438.50 $133,757.83 19.19% These allocations are based on sales made in September by businesses that report Bullard 1.500% $61,133.01 $53,430.88 14.41% $590,695.99 $470,620.58 25.51% tax monthly, and on sales made in July, August and September by quarterly filers. Lindale 1.500% $314,402.52 $266,266.37 18.07% $3,150,024.69 $2,905,966.98 8.39% Lindale’s sales tax revenue increased 18.07-percent - $314,402.52 compared New Chapel Hill 1.000% $1,695.85 $1,505.31 12.65% $15,772.33 $15,182.22 3.88% to $266,266.37 in 2019. For the year, Lindale is exceeding prior yearly totals by Noonday 1.000% $17,883.17 $13,311.26 34.34% $169,538.05 $147,902.69 14.62% 8.39-percent - $3,150,024.69 compared to $2,905,966.98. Troup 1.500% $43,543.80 $64,019.91 -31.98% $463,513.31 $453,982.48 2.09% Only Troup posted a dip this go around among Smith County cities - off Tyler 1.500% $4,346,107.52 $4,069,582.48 6.79% $42,139,695.84 $42,035,298.68 0.24% 31.98-percent. Whitehouse was up 18.41-percent and Winona was up 46.34-per- Whitehouse 1.500% $95,567.46 $80,705.82 18.41% $969,817.71 $819,835.83 18.29% cent. Tyler was up 6.79-percent. Winona 1.250% $14,972.36 $10,230.56 46.34% $150,422.20 $126,505.44 18.90% Commissioners OK bid for additional Jim Hogg work Smith County Commissioners approved a contract for construction work on a section of Jim Hogg Road during their regular meeting held Tuesday, Nov. 10 in the county courthouse. Continued from Page 1 The contract for 4.6 miles of Jim Hogg Road – from U.S. 69 Rucker were hosts of the nation- “Bluebird” -- Luke Dick, Na- northward to Interstate 20 – was awarded ally televised event from Music talie Hemby, Miranda Lambert to Leland Construction. The low bid was City Center. Performers on the “The Bones” -- Maren Mor- for $1.9 million. show included Dan + Shay with ris, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Smith County Road and Bridge supervi- Justin Bieber, Keith Urban and Veltz *WINNER sor Frank Davis briefed the commissioners Ashley McBryde. “Even Though I’m Leaving” on the projects and the six bids submitted -- Luke Combs, Wyatt B. Durrette on Oct. 28. New Artist of the Year III, Ray Fulcher Davis said the project will include re- Jimmie Allen “I Hope You’re Happy Now” placing a bridge and overlaying the road Ingrid Andress -- Luke Combs, Randy Montana, way with asphalt as well as putting down a Gabby Barrett Carly Pearce, Jonathan Singleton stabilizing base material. Carly Pearce “More Hearts Than Mine” MORAN “This is a great project,’’ said Smith Morgan Wallen *WINNER -- Ingrid Andress, Sam Ellis, County Judge Nathaniel Moran. “It will be a Derrick Southerland completion of the two phases (for Jim Hogg Road) and will be almost Album of the Year like an outer loop for folks going to downtown Lindale.’’ “Heartache Medication” -- Jon Female Vocalist of the Year The Jim Hogg Road project is part of the $39.5 million county Pardi Miranda Lambert road bond passed by Smith County voters (73 percent in favor) on “Never Will” -- Ashley Mc- Ashley McBryde Nov. 7, 2017. Bryde Maren Morris *WINNER Money received from the bonds will be used to pay for major “Old Dominion” -- Old Do- Kacey Musgraves Lindale running back Jordan Jenkins shakes free of a Vidor county road and bridge projects over three years, which is Phase I of minion Carrie Underwood defender during second period action of Lindale’s 29-13 a two-phase, six-year Road and Bridge Capital Improvement Project. “What You See Is What You win over the Pirates in bi-district action last Thursday in The bonds have a 10-year pay-back period, and are anticipated to be Get” -- Luke Combs *WINNER Male Vocalist of the Year Carthage. issued as needed in increments of $12 million during the first year, $12 “Wildcard” -- Miranda Lam- Eric Church Photo by Terry Cannon million during the second year and $15.5 million during the third year. bert Luke Combs *WINNER Thomas Rhett Music Event of the Year Chris Stapleton “10,000 Hours”- - Dan + Shay Keith Urban (with Justin Bieber) “Be A Light” -- Thomas Rhett, Vocal Group of the Year (feat. Reba McEntire, Hillary Lady A Scott, Chris Tomlin, Keith Urban) Little Big Town “The Bones” -- Maren Morris Midland with Hozier Old Dominion *WINNER “Fooled Around And Fell In Rascal Flatts Love” -- Miranda Lambert (feat. “We are here, and we are ready to help. Always Texas Strong.” Maren Morris, Elle King, Ashley Vocal Duo of the Year McBryde, Tenille Townes & Brooks & Dunn As community bankers, we acknowledge our responsibility to invest in the communities we serve with our time, talents, Caylee Hammack) Brothers Osborne and financial resources so that Texas remains a vibrant place for families and businesses to grow and prosper. “I Hope You’re Happy Dan + Shay *WINNER Our call to serve has never been greater. Now” -- Carly Pearce and Lee Florida Georgia Line ______Brice *WINNER Maddie & Tae

903-882-5581 | 101 South Main Street | Lindale Entertainer of the Year Music Video of the Year 903-881-1400 | 16921 Village Lake Drive | Hideaway Lake Pavilion Eric Church *WINNER “10,000 Hours” -- Dan + Shay www.texasbankandtrust.com Luke Combs (with Justin Bieber) Miranda Lambert “Bluebird” -- Miranda Lam- Carrie Underwood bert *WINNER Keith Urban “Homemade” -- Jake Owen “I Hope You’re Happy Now” Single of the Year -- Carly Pearce and Lee Brice “10,000 Hours” -- Dan + Shay “Second One To Know” Chris (with Justin Bieber) Stapleton “Beer Never Broke My Heart” Luke Combs Musician of the Year DANNY PEGGRAM LAURA DUNCAN NATHAN FISHER ANDY FORD LANCE DUDLEY “Bluebird” -- Miranda Lambert Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle, *WIN- Executive Vice President Mortgage Loan Senior Vice President Senior Vice President President, Lindale “The Bones” -- Maren Mor- NER NMLS #729978 Originator NMLS #759995 NMLS #1232997 NMLS #715345 ris *WINNER Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar NMLS #1502160 “I Hope” -- Gabby Barrett Rob McNelley, Guitar | Ilya Toshinskiy, Guitar Song of the Year Derek Wells, Guitar