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Wednesday, Wood County March 28, 2018 Vol. 3 No. 13 Two sections MONITOR 50 cents www.woodcountymonitor.com Friday high speed chase ends in Greenville Many drivers and others witnessed driver was also charged with aggravated a real-life news event unfolding as a assault on a public servant with a motor high-speed pursuit that began at Lake vehicle (some witnesses reported he was Hawkins whipped through Mineola att empting to run vehicles off the side of and Wood County, and then ended two the road) and deadly conduct. counties north Friday afternoon. Wood County Sheriff Tom Castloo said The Lone Oak Police Department, that the pursuit began at Lake Hawkins which was the fi rst city that the chase as a sheriff ’s department offi cer att empt- went through after it entered Hunt Coun- ed to make a traffi c stop. The vehicle fl ed ty, was the arresting agency. According and ended up on Highway 80, heading to a Hunt County Sheriff ’s Offi ce pub- west, through downtown Mineola and lic information offi cer, Steven Michael then north on Highway 69. The chase This small white car being driven by Steven Michael Ehrlish is shown about to turn north, right, onto High- Ehrlish, 41, was wanted on a Texas De- went through Mineola at a busy traffi c way 69 with a Wood County Sheriff’s Department SUV in pursuit. The grey convertible in the slow lane was partment of Correction parole violation time, somewhere around 3:10 p.m. one of many vehicles that stopped as the chase went through town. The chase ended in Hunt County and warrant. He was also charged with evad- Police Chief Chuck Bitt ner said Mineo- in addition to a parole violation warrant, the driver was charged with three separate crimes. This photo is ing arrest with a prior conviction, which courtesy of Alex Galaz, who shared his video on the Wood County Monitor Facebook page. bumps the charge up to a felony. The See CHASE, Page 5A Circus Saurus show Thursday in Mineola Circus Saurus is coming to Mineola for one day this week as one of the only opportunities to see live elephants in town. The circus will be held at the Mineola Civic Center on 1150 Newsom Street tomorrow (Thursday) with show times of 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. The show will include Asian elephants as well as other endangered majestic creatures that can be seen up close and personal. General Admission tickets start at $14 adults and $6 children at local ticket outlets, or $18 adults and $8 children online. Tickets will be $20 adults and $12 children at the box offi ce on circus day. The Show is being presented by the Carson & Barnes Circus and tickets can be purchased at the Mineola Chamber of Commerce or online at bigtop- show.com. For more information call 580-743-7292. The Mineola Volunteer Fire Department is also ex- pected to be the honorary elephant bathers just before showtime at 3 p.m. Elephants to perform in the show include Becky, Lisa and Tracy. FUMC Quitman sets Prayer Walk Friday The First United Methodist Church of Quitman will host a non-denominational Communitywide Prayer Walk Good Friday from noon to 5 p.m. “This is a self-guided time to quietly pray, refl ect and focus our att ention on Jesus Christ, Savior of the world,” said a church spokesperson. “Don’t miss this opportunity to draw near the cross and experience the presence of Christ and our need for Him in our daily lives.” To begin the walk, enter at the church library near the church offi ce located on 406 E. Lane Street in Quitman. Signs will be posted. All are welcome, but organizers ask participants Anthony Moorings gets some help from Sharon Hunt during one of the wheelchair races at the Special Olympics Friday in Quitman. See use discretion in bringing small children. more photos, Page 12A. (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker) This Week in Your Mineola schools plan to Neighborhood increase security next year • Circus Saurus will By QUINTON LILLEY be held at the Mineola [email protected] Civic Center tomorrow (Thursday) with show Since the start of the 2018 school year CNN times of 4:30 and 7:30 reported 17 school shooting incidents na- p.m. The show will tion-wide where a person was hurt or killed include Asian elephants according to an article on CNN.com. Cur- as well as other endan- rently the Mineola School Board has plans in gered majestic creatures place to become bett er prepared to prevent that can be seen up close school shootings from happening. and personal. During the Mineola School Board’s regular • Women and Men March meeting last Monday Superintendent Taking Action event will Kim Tunnell presented a three-year Emer- be held Thursday at the gency Management Plan that has already Speak East Coff ee Shop See MISD, Page 6A in Quitman. Att endees can go at 11 a.m. or 12 through 5:30 p.m. Spe- cial guests will include A cheer erupted and Hawkins council takes no Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Main St. savoring success of wine train wine train visitors Howard. For more info waved as the Texas action on controversial sign email Cassandra Samp- By DORIS NEWMAN at the Mineola Depot at 9:25 Eagle pulled into son at cshappiness@ [email protected] a.m. pulled in around 1 p.m. By DORIS NEWMAN the Mineola Depot gmail.com. In that time visitors talked [email protected] around 1 p.m. Satur- • Church on the Rock More than 300 people came with others as they relaxed in day. The Wine Train is having an Easter egg to Mineola this weekend to and around the depot, visited After the Hawkins City Council spent has been hosted by Hunt Saturday morning get on Amtrak, sample a lit- downtown and bought things about a half hour behind closed doors last Mineola Main Street at Jim Hogg City Park tle wine as they rode to Fort in the meantime. Around 12 Monday evening, they returned and the for over a decade at 10 a.m. The event Worth and then returned on p.m. a Pizza, Pasta and Amore mayor pro-tem declared there was no ac- and is the entity’s is for children up to Sunday. car delivered pizzas that some tion to be taken concerning a controversial largest fundraiser. fi fth grade. There will The event got off to a late of the visitors ordered. sign in the city. (Monitor photo by be 10,000 candy-fi lled start. The train, which was The council left at 6:25 p.m. to go into originally scheduled to arrive See WINE TRAIN, Page 5A Doris Newman) See THIS WEEK, Page 6A See HAWKINS, Page 8A

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right health care providers for your par- someone with a terminal illness whose What every caregiver should know about Medicare ent. Its “Compare” web pages – at www. doctor expects will live six months or medicare.gov – are a good place to begin less. The hospice benefi t also includes The phone call can come at any hour. gram is the offi cial “Medicare and You” your search for a nursing home, hospital, brief periods of respite care at a hospice Your elderly parent has fallen ill and handbook. It’s mailed to all benefi ciaries home health agency, dialysis facility or facility, hospital or nursing home to give needs your help. If you haven’t gott en every fall and provides an up-to-date- physician that fi ts your parent’s needs. the patient’s caregivers an occasional the call yet, chances are you will. About description of all services and benefi ts. Medicare can reduce many out-of- rest. 70 percent of our parents will require It’s also readily available on Medicare’s pocket medical expenses, but it doesn’t Besides long-term nursing home stays, some kind of personal care during their main website, at www.medicare.gov. cover everything. Understanding what Medicare typically doesn’t cover regu- old age. Sometimes, the care will extend If you have a particular question, you Medicare covers, as well as what it won’t lar dental care or dentures, regular eye for years. may want to visit with a Medicare cus- cover, can save you time and spare you exams or eyeglasses, and hearing exams Caregivers often fi nd themselves at tomer service representative at 1-800- frustration when navigating the caregiv- and hearing aids. Likewise, it won’t pay wits’ end, careening from one crisis to 633-4227. Medicare also works closely ing maze. Here are a few key points: for non-emergency ambulance trips -- another and having litt le time to con- with State Health Insurance Assistance Besides basic hospital and physician unless a doctor certifi es they’re medical- front the problem that cropped up yes- Programs to provide free health insur- services and optional prescription drug ly necessary. terday, let alone tackle the one that just ance counseling. The Texas number is benefi ts, Medicare covers home health Money can quickly become a worry reared its head today. The challenges can 1-800-252-9240. care. To qualify, a benefi ciary must be when managing a parent’s health care. quickly become overwhelming. Caregivers fi nd Medicare’s secure homebound, under a physician’s care If your parent lives on a limited income, Having a working knowledge of Medi- website – www.mymedicare.gov – espe- and in need of part-time skilled nursing you should check whether he or she care may help you keep your balance cially useful. After sett ing up a personal care or rehabilitative services like physi- qualifi es for help with prescription drug and ensure that your parent, or other account for your parent, you can view cal therapy. costs or with other Medicare-related pre- loved one, receives the appropriate care. the details of your elder’s coverage, track Medicare also helps pay for oxygen, miums, deductibles and copayments. Medicare doesn’t have to be a mystery. recent health care claims and keep up to catheters and other medical supplies For help with drug costs, contact Social There are simple ways to get answers to date on preventive services your parent that a doctor prescribes for home use. Security at www.socialsecurity.gov or your questions. qualifi es for. The same is true for medically neces- 1-800-772-1213 and ask about the “Ex- The best overview of the Medicare pro- Medicare can also help you locate the sary equipment like oxygen machines, tra Help Program.” For help with other wheelchairs and walkers. Medicare costs, go to www.medicare. Letters Policy Medicare covers skilled care in a nurs- gov or call 1-800-633-4227 and ask about ing home for limited periods following the “Medicare Savings Programs.” Letters to the editor are opinions expressed by ment for or against political candidates. Letters of hospital stays. But it doesn’t cover long- It’s common for caregivers to suff er the writers and in no way refl ect opinions or policies a political nature will not be accepted for the last term stays. Patients who need custodial from stress, loss of sleep, and poor health of this paper. Publication of a letter does not neces- edition prior to the election as well. sarily mean the facts have been confi rmed. Letters should not be personal attacks and must care (room and board) must pay out of themselves. So it’s important to eat prop- Letters must be signed, accompanied with a tele- not be libelous. The newspaper has editorial discre- pocket unless they’re eligible for Medic- erly, get regular exercise and set aside phone number for verifi cation and be no more than tion on publishing as well as editing letters. aid or have private long-term care insur- some time each week to do something 350 words long. One letter per writer per topic will Submit letters to the editor to editor@woodcoun- be accepted. tymonitor.com or by mail to one of our offi ces (see ance. you enjoy. You can’t care for someone The Monitor does not accept letters of endorse- staff box at bottom of page). Medicare pays for hospice care for else if you don’t look after yourself. WOOD COUNTY COMMUNITY CALENDAR 2nd FRIDAY ACOUSTICAL JAM - second Friday 6 - 9 FLORA MASONIC LODGE #119 - fi rst Tuesday at the MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER city hall. p.m., Quitman Public Library, 202 E Goode St, Quitman lodge hall, Highway 37, Quitman. Covered dish - 6:30 CLUB - last Monday, 6 p.m., high school lobby. QUITMAN SCHOOL BOARD – 2nd Monday, 6 p.m. Ad- 903-975-5745 p.m., meeting 7:30 p.m. Study nights for members each MINEOLA HISTORICAL MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD ministration Building. ALBA CITY COUNCIL - fi rst Monday, 6:30 p.m., City Thursday, 7 p.m. at the hall. - third Tuesday, 4 p.m., city hall. 569-6944. Public in- REPUBLICAN CLUB OF WINNSBORO - fourth Mon- Hall. FOREVER YOUNG ACTIVITIES CENTER - Wednes- vited. day, 7 p.m., 903-342-0575. ALBA LADIES CLUB - fourth Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Alba day and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fitness exercises, MINEOLA MASONIC LODGE - second Thursday, din- REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF WOOD COUNTY - third Community Center. 765-2573 bridge, lessons, Bingo and card games. ner at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m. All Masons invit- Monday, 11:30 a.m., Red Dome, Quitman, 903 383 ALBA LIBRARY/MUSEUM BOARD – third Monday FOUKE-LAKE HAWKINS CRIME WATCH - third Thurs- ed. 569-2608. 2121. every other month,, 4 p.m., library building. Everyone day, 7 p.m., Fouke Community Center MINEOLA REBEKAH LODGE - fi rst and third Tuesday, SINGING AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HAW- welcome. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - second Tuesday, Quit- 11 a.m., 106 S. Line St. All Rebekahs welcome, 569- KINS - fourth Sunday, 2-4 p.m. ALBA-GOLDEN SCHOOL BOARD - second Monday, 7 man. 2776. SCOTTISH RITE - Wood County Scottish Rite Club p.m., high school library., 768-2472. FRIENDS OF THE MINEOLA MEMORIAL LIBRARY - MINEOLA ROTARY CLUB - Monday noon, Dogwood meets third Thursday of odd month, 6:30 p.m., Red ALBA-GOLDEN YOUTH FOUNDATION - second Tues- fi rst Wednesday, 1 p.m., Mineola Library, 569-2767. Room, Mineola Civic Center. Dome Smokehouse meeting room. 903-253-3635. day, elementary gym, 7 p.m. All welcome. GED CLASSES, FREE - Sand Spring Baptist Church. MINEOLA ROTARY RECYCLING – third Saturday, 9 STROKE SURVIVORS & APHASIA CLUB OF EAST ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Sunday and Monday, 7 Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon, or 6-9 p.m. 903- a.m. to noon, Walmart parking lot. Cardboard, paper TEXAS - fourth Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., First Baptist p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Wednesday noon; Women’s Group 768-3239 or 903-569-9350. and plastic accepted. Church Quitman, 903-878-2392. Mon. 11 a.m.; St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, Mineola. GED FREE PREPARATORY CLASS - each Thursday 4 MINEOLA SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER - 308 University, TEXAS INMATE FAMILIES ASSOCIATION - second ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Wednesday and Satur- - 6 p.m. concurrent with QISD calendar. Quitman Public 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 903-497-1162; Dominoes & other Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m., First Christian Church Tyler, day, 7:30 p.m., 404 S. Main Street, Quitman. Library, 202 E Goode St, Quitman 903-975-5745 games. Broadway & Loop, 903-839-2349. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – Gateway Group, Tues. GIRL SCOUT TROOP #3 - Monday, 6 p.m., Broad MLOTA LINE DANCE GUILD - Tuesday, 8:30 a.m., and TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL - Garden Valley & Sat. 7 p.m. Puckett House, 109 Kilpatrick Street. Street Church of Christ Annex, 903-569-2610. All girls, Friday, 9:30 a.m. chapter, Thursdays on Mercy Ships property, 5:30-6:30 AL ANON - Thursday, 7:30 pm; St. Dunstan’s Episcopal kindergarten-12th grade welcome. MLOTA FIBER/CRAFT ART GUILD - Wednesday and p.m. 903-882-0887. Church, Mineola. HAINESVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER - second Tues- Thursday, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., business meeting TOPS GROUP - Thursday, 8-11 a.m., Harvest Acres ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP (sponsored by Pilot day, 6 p.m. Members bring a covered dish and enjoy an fourth Thursday, 9:30 am. Baptist Church, NW Loop 564, 569-1240 , 569-2415. Club) fi rst Monday, 11 a.m., Red Dome restaurant in evening of fellowship. The center is located at FM 49 MLOTA QUILT GUILD - fi rst, second and third Thurs- UPPER SABINE VALLEY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT Quitman, 903-569-5237. and 778, 903-769-1091. day, 9:30 am; business meeting fi rst Thursday. - every three months on third Monday, Wood County AMERICAN LEGION POST 296 and Auxiliary - fourth HAINESVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. - second and MLOTA PAINTERS GUILD - Wednesday, 10 a.m.; busi- Courthouse, 5:30 p.m.. 903-763-2123. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Highway 80, three miles east of fourth Thursday, 7 p.m., Firehouse downtown Haines- ness meeting fourth Monday. UTU AUXILIARY MORNING STAR LODGE #851 - third Mineola. 903-569-0348. All are invited. ville. MLOTA RUG HOOKING GROUP - fi rst Thursday, 10 Monday (except July and August), 11:30 a.m AMERICAN LEGION POST OF WINNSBORO - fi rst HAWKINS LIONS CLUB - second and fourth Tuesday a.m. to 4 p.m. Beginners are welcome. VFW LADIES AUXILIARY #7523 - third Sunday, 1 p.m., Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., 102 West Broadway, in Winnsboro. at the depot in Willful Crossing. MLOTA PHOTOGRAPHY GUILD - fourth Thursday, Recruiting new members. 569-2228. 903-752-0913 or 903-7675338. HOLLY LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT -fi rst and third 6:30 p.m. All levels welcome,, 903-569-8877. VFW POST #7523 - third Wednesday, 6 p.m., Karaoke APET (Animal Preservation of East Texas) Thrift Store Tuesday at the fi re station at Holly Lake Ranch. MLOTA SCULPTURE GUILD - Tuesday, 1 p.m. Busi- every Friday, 8 p.m. 569-2228. - Dog Gone Good Stuff, 915 S. Pacifi c Street, Mineola, IRIS GARDEN CLUB-GOLDEN - fi rst Monday, Septem- ness meeting fi rst Tuesday.. WHYTE DOVE WRITER’S GROUP - fi rst Tuesday, 6 Thursday-Saturday. 903-569-0505 or 903-563-9542. ber-May, Golden United Methodist Church. 903-765- MONDAY NIGHT KNITS - 6-8 p.m. Monday, Golden p.m., 407 N. Stephens in Quitman. 903-763-1210 or BOY SCOUT TROOP #36 QUITMAN - meets Sunday, 3000. Methodist Fellowship Hall. 903-768-2540. e-mail [email protected] 4:30 p.m., Scout House behind First United Methodist KIWANIS CLUB - noon Tuesday, Mineola Civic Center NORTHEAST TEXAS PARATROOPERS ASSOCI- WOOD COUNTY 4-H HORSE CLUB - Business meet- Church. Danny King, 903-521-5930. Dogwood Room. ATION - third Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at Red Dome ing, Monday, 2 p.m, Wood County Extension Offi ce. BOYSCOUTS TROOP 385 MINEOLA - Tuesdays 7 THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OF SAINT PETER’S Smokehouse in Quitman. Wood County Aggie MomS - 1st Tuesday, 6 p.m., 903- p.m., Mineola Methodist Education Bldg. New boys/ THE APOSTLE COUNCIL #11933 - second Thursday, 7 OPEN HEART MINISTRY - third Friday, 7 p.m., Mineola 539-7049 or Wood County Aggie Moms Facebook alums welcome! Chris Jennings 903-569-3531 p.m., at the church, 203 Meadowbrook Drive, Mineola. Civic Center. page. BOY SCOUTS TROOP 180 WINNSBORO - Tuesdays 903-569-3662. OVERCOMERS RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP - WOOD COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT - Quarterly, 6:30 p.m., Church of Christ. New boys/alums welcome! LAKE COUNTRY CLASSIC CAR CLUB - third Monday, Monday, 7-8 p.m., Whispering Pines Church of the Naz- third Thursday, 8 p.m., appraisal district offi ce. Open to Tex Willis 903-816-0638 6:30 p.m. 903-850-2557. arene, located on CR 3811, Hawkins the public. BOY SCOUTS TROOP 379 WINNSBORO - Tuesdays LAKE COUNTRY REPUBLICANS - fourth Tuesday, 6 PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL OF MINEOLA ELE- WOOD COUNTY CENTRAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT - 7 p.m., City Bldg @ Walker Park. New boys/alums wel- p.m., Red Dome Smokehouse, Quitman. MENTARY- fi rst Tuesday, 8:15 a.m., elementary library, third Monday, 5:30 p.m. (every three months). come! Sherry McGovern 903-335-9744 LAKE COUNTRY RV TRAVELERS - of Good Sam Int’l. PARENTS ANONYMOUS GROUP - Tuesday, 6:30 WOOD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT - every BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRY FOOD PANTRY - Humble Monthly, RV parks w/in 150 m. radius. 903-569-3677 p.m., First Baptist Church, Quitman. Children’s program other Friday, Commissioners Court, Quitman, 10 a.m. Baptist, fi rst & third Tuesday 1-4 p.m. or 3069. provided. 903-629-2114 763-2716. BREAKING FREE - meeting place for families and LAKE COUNTRY SYMPHONIC BAND - will resume PILOT CLUB OF MINEOLA - second and fourth Tues- WOOD COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS - every other friends of addicts and alcoholics. Monday, 7 p.m., 971 rehearsals Aug. 6 at Mineola High School Band Hall. 7 day, 6 p.m. Mineola Civic Center. 903-569-5237. month, third Monday, 6 p.m., Wood County Justice E. Goode St., Quitman, 903-497-6149. p.m. 903-569-2300. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - at First Baptist Church Center courtroom. The public is invited. 903-763-2201 CELEBRATE RECOVERY - a support group for those LAKE FORK ROTARY CLUB - Wednesday, noon, at the in Quitman. First Tuesday 1-3:30 p.m. in the Fellowship or 903-569-6294. with various hurts, habits or hang-ups, every Monday, Lake Fork Baptist Church on State Highway 515 Hall. 903-763-8101. WOOD COUNTY DEMOCRAT CLUB – fourth Thurs- 6:30-9 p.m., Church On the Rock annex building at 302 LAKE HOLBROOK ASSOCIATION - fi rst Saturday, QUITMAN CHILD ADVOCACY GROUP - third Thurs- day, Quitman Public Library, at 6:15 p.m. 903-383-7036 S. Stephens. 903-763-4588. February, May, August and November, Harold Simmons day, 10 a.m., 403 Conger in Quitman. The public is or www.woodcountydem.org. COUNSELING CHRISTIAN GUIDANCE CENTER - Community Center, 5:30 p.m. directors, 6 p.m. all mem- welcome. WOOD COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - third 903-850-3858 or [email protected]. bers and guests welcome. 903-569-0223. QUITMAN GARDEN CLUB - second Tuesday (except Monday, January through May and September through CUB SCOUTS PACK 391 HAWKINS - meets Sundays, MINEOLA BAND BOOSTERS - second Tuesday, 7 when on fi eld trips), 2 p.m., Quitman library. quitman- November, 7 p.m., Quitman Public Library, Shamburger 5 p.m., Scout Hut, FUMC. New boys, alums welcome. p.m., in high school band hall. All parents invited. [email protected]. All are welcome. Community Room. For 903-763-4191 or 967-2458. Scott Randall, 903-203-7901. MINEOLA LIONS CLUB - second and fourth Thursday, QUITMAN/LAKE FORK KIWANIS - Wednesday, noon, WOOD COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. IMMUNIZATION DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - noon, Mineola Country Club, 903-638-1596; 903-569- Faith Student Center, 403 S. Main St., Quitman.QUIT- CLINIC - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9-11 a.m., and fi rst Saturday except June, July, August and December, 3340. MAN LIONS CLUB - second and fourth Tuesday, 6:30 1-3 p.m., third Monday, 1-6 p.m. Public Health Depart- 12 p.m. Harvest Acres Baptist Church, 460 NW Loop MINEOLA MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Det. #1278, 3rd p.m., Peralto’s Restaurant. Contact any Lions Club ment offi ces, 213 W. Bermuda, Quitman, 763-5406. 564, Mineola. 903-569-3128. Tuesday, 6 p.m. meal, 7 p.m. meeting. American Legion member to donate your used eyeglasses for recycling WOOD COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT - second Mon- DELPHIAN LITERARY CLUB - fi rst Wednesday, 569- Building, 2015 E. Hwy. 80, Mineola, 903-497-3030. to the needy. day, 7 p.m., hospital conference room in Quitman. Pub- 6794 or 569-3586. MINEOLA SCHOOL BOARD - third Monday, Admin. QUITMAN PILOT CLUB - third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., lic invited. DRUG AND ALCOHOL AWARENESS - 7 p.m. Friday, Bldg., Loop 564, 7 p.m. Quitman Public Library. 903-383-5075. WOOD COUNTY RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL Seventh Day Adventist Church, Ronny Polley 768-2992. MINEOLA CITY COUNCIL - fourth Monday, 5:30 p.m., QUITMAN ROTARY CLUB, Thurs., noon, ETMC Com- ASSOCIATION - third Monday, September-December, DUPLICATE BRIDGE ACBL games - Wednesday and City Hall. Public welcome. Call City Hall for changes in munity Room, N. Hwy. 37. and February-April, 2 p.m. and in May at 5 p.m., Forev- Friday, 10:30 a.m., Masonic Lodge, 882-1335. November and December because of holidays. QUITMAN CITY COUNCIL – third Thursday, 5:30 p.m.; er Young Activity Center, 402 S. Main St., Quitman. All EASTERN STAR - Quitman Chapter 695, 3rd Tues., retired school personnel are invited. dinner 6:30 p.m., meeting 7:30. Flora Lodge in Quit- WOOD COUNTY TEA PARTY - fi rst Monday, 7 p.m., man. 903-638-6420. To add a listing to the Quitman Library ETMC Quitman - needs volunteers. Great opportunity YANTIS CITY COUNCIL – second Tuesday, 6 p.m., city to meet people while helping your community. Contact calendar, email editor@ hall. Judy Johnson, 903-383-3433 woodcountymonitor.com YANTIS SCHOOL BOARD – second Monday, 6 p.m. FANNIE MARCHMAN GARDEN CLUB - third Wednes- or news@woodcounty (executive session), 7 open meeting, school cafeteria. day, September - May, Mineola Civic Center, 9:30 a.m. monitor.com or call 903- YANTIS/LAKE FORK LIONS CLUB - second Thursday, Visitors welcome. Charla Martin, president, 903-638- 569-2442 or 903-763-4522 6 p.m., Yantis Community Center. 6389

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Wood County Commissioners heard a presenta- tion from Wood County Constable Precinct #2 Kel- ly Smith about a Wood County Explorers program which is hosting an Open House April 5. The Open House will be held at the Armed Texans Training Facility at 369 County Road 2784, Mineola The time is 6:30 p.m. and is for ages 14-20. Smith is the driving force behind the eff ort to build a strong Explorer program in Wood County. “The goal here today is to let you know where we have come so far. We are fi xing to get things kicked off with our April 5 Open House,” Smith said. “Each one of our adult leaders has to complete an online adult leader training module and all have done that.” East Texas Council Boy Scout Executive Direc- tor Bradley Sawicki spoke at the meeting. “Thank Members of the Mineola School Board stand on the left and members of the Mineola Education Foundation stand on the right as two middle you for supporting the organization. The Explorer school science students Karsyn Riesch and James Clower work on cutting the ribbon for a greenhouse Friday. (Monitor photo by Doris Newman) program has three benefi ts you can earn from this, character development, special skills and community service,” Sawicki said. “The Explorer Program Ribbon cutting celebrates collaborative greenhouse at MISD can help them decide if law enforcement is some- By DORIS NEWMAN also said such things she said. She also cred- which has been even thing they want to continue pursuing.” [email protected] would not happen with- ited the school’s mainte- more fun,” Tucker said. Department of Public Safety Trooper Justin Har- out the school board’s nance department with Gilbreath said teaching rison spoke about the program. “I have been in law It took a litt le work support. putt ing the structure to- the younger students enforcement for seven years starting off with the with the scissors, but Middle School Sci- gether “because when it forces him and his peers Mineola Police Department. Before that, I was in the Mineola Middle School ence Teacher Susan Witt arrived it came in about to learn their topic. “It’s Mineola Explorer Program,” Harrison explained. students snipped a red said about 10 years ago a million pieces.” very complicated if you “The Explorer’s group gave me a place. When I was ribbon at lunchtime Fri- she and retired kinder- “We’re very grateful to don’t know what you’re 16 I knew I wanted to be a cop. It also gave me an day celebrating the com- garten teacher Martha them as well,” Witt said. teaching the young advantage when I started Police Academy in 2010. I pletion of a greenhouse Holmes began a collab- Science students kids,” he said. Valdez was already ahead of the game.” that will make the pro- orative lesson with their Madeline Tucker, Jesse said there is a connec- In another matt er, commissioners approved do- cess of learning a litt le students. “We realized Gilbreath and Andrea tion between the older nation request from Wood County Health Depart- more palatable. after the fi rst time it was Valdez were enthused and younger students. “I ment surplus to Wood County non-profi t 501(c)(3) Members of the Min- a win-win situation and about working with the feel like how we explain organizations. “We have two requests, one from eola School Board and because my students get primary school students. it is maybe a litt le sim- Wood County Child Protection Board and the other Mineola Education to be teachers and the “It’s really fun because pler. We kind of break it is Grace Community Health Care Ministries,” Judge Foundation had gath- younger students get we’ve been planning all down into our own litt le Bryan Jeanes said. ered for the celebration. to have an older men- together and we’ve been words for them, so they Commissioner Russell Acker addressed the re- They were joined by pri- tor that’s teaching them teaching the litt le kids, understand it bett er.” quest. “As of Jan. 1, we have closed the Wood Coun- mary school and middle good science concepts,” ty Health Department. We have some equipment in school students demon- Witt said. She said there there and also some non-perishable health items,” strating some of their have been dreams for Acker observed. “We sent some emails out to area experiments. several years of gett ing non-profi ts and to school nurses to see if the could Superintendent Kim a greenhouse to do plant use anything we have.” Tunnell said that the experiments. There was one personnel action which was Lathon greenhouse was an ex- Witt also said the Miller being hired as a Deputy at $21.05 per hour. ample of one of the school had partnered In other matt ers, commissioners approved: projects for which the with members of the • Payroll of $325,460.59; health and dental claims Education Foundation Fannie Marchman Gar- of $128,252; accounts payable $414,724.31. had awarded $14,997 in den Club since they are • Revision of Lots 206, 207 and 208, Section V, teacher grants last year. plant experts, and folks Holly Lake Ranch Subdivision into on e large lot. “We are celebrat- at the school aren’t. • Constable reports for February. ing some of the things “They’ve already given • Treasurer’s reports for periods ending Nove. 30 that are happening in us several tips of how to and Dec. 31, 2017. MISD,” she said. She do it bett er next time,”

Yantis ISD hires dean of student services By Staff Reporter Policy which governs the 2018 board election the use of school-sup- were certifi ed to be un- In a unanimous vote plied Chromebooks. opposed and hence the Don’t Let Spring Beat You Down! at last Monday’s regu- Yantis took a step clos- upcoming election was lar meeting, the Yantis er to becoming a district cancelled by unanimous The Spartan RZ Pro Series performs like a School Board approved of innovation by a unan- vote. RZ a standard probationary imous approval to form The auditing fi rm commercial grade mower with a contract for Janan Straz- a committ ee, to brief the Rutherford Taylor and residential price. For lawns of all sizes. nicky to serve as the board on desired out- Company of Greenville dean of student services. comes, and to petition was approved as the The dean of student the state. The super- 2018-2019 auditing fi rm, - GT- Trac for Precision Traction, Balance Control services duties will en- intendent highlighted and Superintendent Change-on-the-go Precision Deck Height Dial with compass a wide vari- three of the possible ad- Helff erich was certifi ed ety of responsibilities, vantages of becoming to the Region VII Advi- Shock-assisted Deck Foot Lift with student counseling a district of innovation: sory Committ ee. New Foot Operated Parking Brake being the top priority. control of the start date teacher contracts will be Straznicky has already of the school year, the addressed as an action Control Panel With LCD Display begun work in the po- ability to revoke trans- item at the April board sition which was autho- fers at any time and the meeting. All members Push Start Key Pad rized at the February ability to employ teach- of the board were pres- Lifetime Deck Warranty board meeting. ers to instruct one subject ent for the March meet- The board also ap- outside of their trained ing including Board proved a one-year ex- fi eld. As Helff erich ex- President VanWinkle tension for Tracey plained, these measures and Board Members Helff erich as the elemen- place a litt le bit of power April Johnson, Jennifer SRT FROM SMALL TO LARGE commercial jobs tary school principal, a back in the hands of the McKeever, Joni More- new two-year contract local school board. land, Jeff Quinn, Melis- check out the SRT PRO HD XD for Buddy Winstead as In other action by the sa Stephens and Stacey The smoothest riding mower on the planet. high school and middle board, candidates for Wetz el. school principal, and There is no denying the premium cut a contract for Belinda and the zero turn experience Brown as the business MEALS ON WHEELS manager. Helff erich Check out extra features on HD and SRT XD. THIS WEEK’S MENUS: continues to serve ad- Experience the difference. ditionally as the interim Thursday, Mar. 29 - Easter Holiday Meal, superintendent. During Glazed Ham, Sweet Potato Casserole, Brown’s briefi ng of the Peach Cobbler, Dinner Roll, Milk monthly fi nancial re- Friday, Mar. 30 port, Board President - Meatloaf w/Gravy, Lima With the INTIMIDATOR 4x4 Truck Series Utility Vehicle James VanWinkle stated, Beans, Hot Spiced Fruit, Wheat Bread, Milk 750 c c Kohler gas or 1000 CC Kohler diesel “I think we got it turned Monday, Apr. 02 - Chicken Pot Pie, Spinach around in the right di- Spiced Pineapple Tidbits, Biscuit, Milk Built to withstand just about anything you throw its way. rection, and I thank you all for that.” Tuesday, Apr. 03 - Cranberry Orange Chicken Small to large job. With built in tool boxes and drop down sides In order to meet the Breast, Macaroni & Cheese, Green Beans, conveniently turn into a flat bed. You Are In Control. requirements of the Dinner Roll, Graham Crackers, Milk Children’s Internet Pro- Wednesday, Apr. 04 tection Act, Helff erich - Sliced Turkey Breast, noted the school moni- Swiss Cheese, Lettuce and Tomato, Herb Potato toring policy will be re- Salad,Wheat Bread (2), Strawberry Glazed vised and reissued, and Fruit, Milk the annual briefi ng of Meals on Wheels - Ph.: (903) 497-1162 students on the subject Email: [email protected] of social media and bul- lying will be forthcom- Hometown Friendly from Hometown Folks 855.395.1650 ing. The law also man- dates schools to monitor internet use and main- tain a fi ltering system for access. Parents annually FREE delivery Drive thru sign an Acceptable Use 125 E. Broad St.- Mineola y 903-569-3882 4A Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Hawkins fire marshal discusses 911 system difficulties

By DORIS NEWMAN kind of a blanket statement.” Randell said he has a is. 911, it’s serious if you need 911,” Kirkpatrick said. [email protected] map that ETCOG printed for him but it has a dis- Kirkpatrick pointed out “another minor issue. It re- claimer across the bott om “saying that we cannot ally confuses FedEx and UPS.” Randell added that The matt er of confusion about 911 addresses was guarantee these addresses are correct .” the map programs in cellphones of truck drivers and discussed during the Hawkins City Council meeting Council Member Wayne Kirkpatrick said he had other delivery people have diffi culties with the ad- last Monday at Hawkins City Hall. fi nally gott en his address. “Verizon’s satisfi ed with dresses. “None of those work here. I have a GPS on During the meeting, Fire Marshal Scott Randell ap- it,” he said. my laptop that I put in my car that will get me within prised the council of diffi culties concerning the 911 Randell said he had contacted the county tax asses- about 1,000 feet of the location,” Randell said. addressing system. sor’s offi ce and “their addresses are totally diff erent One of the council people asked Randell what can “I’m doing my best to work with ETCOG (East Tex- that any 911 address is.” Council Member Debbie be done about it. And at that point the conversation as Council of Governments) in locating the correct Rushing said she has three diff erent addresses. “If circled back to trying to fi nd the appropriate contact. person to send people to to fi le complaints when they not four, one that you don’t know about,” Randell Public Works Director Mike Maberry off ered to can’t get their information. All I’ve got is an email ad- said. “It’s very unsett ling,” Rushing replied. ask a person who he contacts at ETCOG concerning dress and a phone number that I’m supposed to pass The Hawkins fi re marshal said back when he was a water issues to come to talk to the city. The council out,” Randell said. He said the numbers have been dispatcher for Wood County, if someone called in to members quickly agreed and Council Member Clara redone twice in the fi ve or six years. 911 and their address was incorrect or there was no Kay said she would like to make a motion for that Randell said that he can give the correct 911 ad- information, the dispatcher could insert fi eld notes “because we have too many elderly people in our dresses, but he couldn’t put it in the 911 system into the system. But as far as the 911 company work- area that have got to have a 911 number. I have seen phone junction bank system. That has to come from ing through ETCOG to put information into the sys- ambulances go to places that didn’t know where they ETCOG, he said. “So I don’t feel comfortable in mak- tem for the dispatcher, “I don’t even have an idea of were going.” Kay’s motion for the public works di- ing people run around and make sure they have the who to start complaining with.” rector to ask his contact to come talk to the city was correct addresses on their house, because most peo- “What’s upset me is we’ve had three, four address- quickly seconded by Rushing and approved by the ple don’t, if I can’t tell you where to go get your cor- es for each house. Nobody knows what their address council. rect information to get it put in the system correctly.” Council Member Sherry Davis asked if the city could put ETCOG’s telephone number on the bottom of city’s water bill. Randell said he is being told Quitman ISD becomes district of innovation that people have left messages for ETCOG but don’t get their calls returned. Responses to emails “are just By LARRY TUCKER a district must submit a campus behavior coor- place sprinkler heads [email protected] plan of innovation to the dinator. Disciplinary re- and piping, add one ad- commissioner of educa- sponsibilities will be in- ditional station to visitor Quitman school board tion, but approval is not cluded in an employee’s and home sidelines; and trustees approved a plan required; and fl exibility job description when install Bermuda grass. for QISD to become a where districts will be applicable. Time and re- The bid went to Deen’s Sometimes you have to be a little lucky like district of innovation at able to implement prac- sources can be spent on Irrigation for $51,712.50. me. I found one on the first try. When talking last week’s school board tices tailored to the needs fostering positive school “Tommy (Deen) does meeting. The unanimous of their students and culture and implement- nearly every bit of his to him I felt like I had known him all my life. vote approved the con- community. ing multi-systematic pre- work. I looked at the oth- My dad at my age had a stroke from neglecting cept passed by the 84th QISD has developed vention and intervention er company and they sub a blood pressure problem. I decided not to fall Legislative session in a fi ve year district of in- programs. out a lot of their work,” House Bill 1842 which novation Plan beginning The district is seek- Steve Schoon, QISD into that trap. Dr. Elliott solved that problem provides traditional in- March 2018 and conclud- ing exemption from the Maintenance Director in a big hurry, with a blood pressure medicine dependent school dis- ing March 2023, unless one-year commitment in said. “Tommy is ready tricts the opportunity terminated or amended accepting transfer appli- to go to work and he did without any side effects. I’m 74 years old, and to be designated as dis- earlier by the Board of cants and allows the dis- such a great job on our thanks to Dr. Elliott I might make it to 100. tricts of innovation. To Trustees in accordance trict to rescind a transfer softball fi eld. access these fl exibilities, with the law. for students not meeting Lance Morrow and P.S. I’ve never seen such a friendly bunch a school district must Five areas of the QISD local transfer criteria Chrystal Ballard pre- of staff members. adopt an innovation plan includes fi rst day at any time during the sented the case for buy plan. of instruction, teacher school year. Chromebooks for all ju- Elmer Fanning ~ Potential benefi ts of probationary contracts, Concerning teacher nior high students. “Be- Alba, Tx becoming a district of designation of campus professional develop- ing a lifelong Bulldog innovation include: lo- behavioral coordinator, ment, the district will ex- always took great pride TT-THO cal control where the inter-district transfer stu- ercise local discretion in in knowing our school IO M district decides which LL A dents and teacher profes- determining the areas of did whatever they could E S fl exibilities meet their lo- sional development. need, content, duration to make sure we had cal needs; customization Concerning the fi rst and frequency for pro- the best of everything,” HEALTH CENTER with districts can create day of instruction, the fessional development Ballard noted. “I cannot Rapid are an innovation plan for district seeks greater for its instructional and begin to say what a won- 569-2006 415 W. KILPATRICK a level of school, grade fl exibility to allow the non-instructional staff . derful opportunity this level or a single cam- District Calendar Com- Upgrades at Bud will be for our kids espe- www.robertelliottmd.com pus; autonomy where mitt ee to bett er balance Moody Field were ap- cially those who do not the fi rst and second se- proved by the board. have access to wireless at mesters and provide The football fi eld park- home.” The board voted more instructional days ing area will be leveled unanimously to buy the prior to state testing. and upgraded with as- Chromebooks at a cost of On teacher probation- phalt, striping and more $104,727 from SHI Gov- ary contracts, the district handicap parking spots. ernment Solutions. would like to have the There will also be an- In other matt ers the ability to renew the pro- other entrance and exit board approved: bationary contract on ad- added to the lot off of • District calendar for ditional year period, for a Morris Street. The park- 2018-19 maximum of two school ing lot improvements • TASB update 110. years, for all teachers were awarded to Mar- • Budget amendments who are new to the dis- cum Power Washing for for walking track at Quit- trict who have been em- $44,000. man Elementary School ployed as a teacher in The football fi eld proj- and softball fi eld score- public education for at ect includes: removal of board. least fi ve of eight yers all grass and re-crown • Suddenlink commer- preceding employment the fi eld; grading work; cial service order and by QISD. additional dirt work agreement. In the area of campus necessary; removing all • Inter-local agreement behavior coordinator curbs from the old track; with wood county and the district will decide install new drainage QISD for may 5 General which employees and boxes and add addition- Election. systems to involve in al piping for drainage if • Consent agenda of maintaining student dis- needed; relocate control previous minutes, fi - cipline rather than a sin- valves to the south end nancial statement, check gle person designated as of the football fi eld; re- payments and donation. Watkins Insurance Mineola Arbor Day GROUPG P.O. Box 1188 • Mineola, TX 75773 event set April 7 (Across From Wal-Mart) The Mineola Civic Cen- Nic Watkins ter, in cooperation with the City of Mineola, will Licensed Agent host a combination Arbor Ph. (903) 569-5115 Day Ceremony and Com- munity Give-Back Event Fax (903) 569-5110 [email protected] on Saturday, April 7 from Texas (800) 460-5510 www.watkinsinsurancegroup.com 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. civic center The Mineola Civic Cen- ter, a 501(c)(3) non-profi t organization, along with the City of Mineola are planning to celebrate what so many enjoy in East Texas, the trees. Activities surrounding the Arbor Day ceremo- Forest Hill Baptist Church ny include a Community Pastor Bro. Fred Morrow Give-Back Event beginning at 8 a.m. at the civic 1880 N. State Hwy 37 center park followed by a Quitman, TX 75783 hot dog lunch at noon and (903)967-3420 formal tree planting ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Come Worship with us Give-Back activities will Sunday include removing tree stumps, preparing land- 10:00 Sunday School scape beds, power wash- 11:00 Worship ing, playground work, Wednesday Services 6:30 cooking hot dogs and general clean-up work. Old Fashioned Singing and *ospel preaching Read full story online at www.woodcountymonitor.com Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, March 28, 2018 5A

Mineola Police Report Wood County Sheriff’s Report

Mineola police reports for the week in- A man reported his debit card was Wood County Sheriff ’s rived and no autopsy was with the people involved cluded: used without his permission in Florida. Department activities ordered. and arrested Clarice Slay- March 21 – A man’s wallet containing There was a complaint at 12:26 p.m. of were as follows: The owner of property ton, 61, of Mineola, on a money was reported at 3:23 p.m. to have loud music on West Broad Street. An of- March 7 - 13 - distur- on CR 3860 near Mineola warrant. been lost at Walmart. The police ask that fi cer spoke with someone and the music bances 4, thefts 5, burglar- reported someone dam- A person reported at if the wallet is found to contact them. was turned down. ies 7, terroristic threats 2, aged their gate. This case 7:40 p.m. a scam that oc- March 20 – Police arrested Jared Personnel at Brookshire’s reported suspicious circumstances is active. curred on Holly Trail near Waller, 35, Lufk in on South Pacifi c Street fraudulent checks had been passed. 5, suspicious vehicles 7, Deputies were dis- Hawkins. Deputies gave at 2:17 a.m. for driving while intoxicated. They said four people, wearing safety suspicious persons 4, ha- patched to CR 3955 near the reporting party advice He was stopped for speeding. vests, went into the store to cash pay- rassments 2, criminal tres- Mineola at 4:41 p.m. on a and cleared the incident. An offi cer assisted a stranded motorist roll checks for over $800 each that were passes 2, scams 2, frauds dog bite. Deputies spoke Deputies were dis- who had run out of gas on East Highway writt en on a concrete company out of 2, cows out 17, horses with all parties involved patched to CR 3540 near 80. Longview. During the investigation it out 5, welfare checks 7, and cleared the incident. Hawkins at 9:50 p.m. on Police responded to a city ordinance was found this same thing happened in assaults 2, fi res 1, noise Deputies were dis- a disturbance. The people violation of a barking dog on Newsom Quitman and Winnsboro. This is under complaints 2, alarms 10, patched to CR 1336 near involved were separated Street at 11:06 p.m. The dog was put in- investigation. disputes 2, arrest/warrant Quitman at 8:32 p.m. on for the night. side for the night. There was a 911 hang-up on Dubose services 3, reckless drivers a dispute. The people in- Feb. 22 – A person on March 19 – a bicycle was found on Ivey Street. Responding offi cers found there 4, shots fi red 3, traffi c haz- volved were separated for CR 3880 near Hawkins in- Street. had been an argument but it was worked ard 1, traffi c stop/pursuit the night. formed deputies of a pos- At 3:44 p.m. someone reported a reck- out when the offi cer arrived. 1; Feb. 24 - Deputies is- sible stolen or misplaced less driver on South Pacifi c Street who March 16 – An argument was reported February 28 - March sued a criminal trespass gun. was speeding. However, police reported at Z Grocery at 12:15 p.m. The man caus- 6 - disturbances 3, thefts warning at a location on The owner of property when they saw the driver they didn’t see ing the problem was issued a criminal 4,burglaries 2, terror- Farm-to-Market 2869 near on CR 4441 near Winns- any traffi c violations. trespass warning from the store. istic threats 2, criminal Hawkins after receiving a boro reported at 9:12 a.m. A witness reported a disturbance be- Police received a request to check on mischiefs 2, inquests 3, complaint. that someone they knew tween a man and woman on Meadow- the welfare of an elderly man sitt ing in suspicious circumstanc- Deputies located a sus- was inside their home brook Street. An offi cer talked to the two a hot vehicle at Walmart for over 20 min- es 4, suspicious vehicles picious vehicle on CR without their consent. who said they were not fi ghting. utes. The vehicle was gone when the of- 7, suspicious persons 2, 1570 near Alba at 7:46 Deputies told the person Someone reported seeing a man look- fi cer arrived. alarms 5, harassments a.m. and determined it to stay out of the reporting in cars at Taco Bell at 7:11 p.m. An of- Police arrested Kristy Lynn Day, 42, 3, criminal trespasses 1, was a traffi c hazard. The ing party’s residence. fi cer wasn’t able to fi nd the person when Van, on a Smith County warrant for theft scams 3, abandoned vehi- vehicle was towed by Wy- A resident of FM 312 he got there. of property. Police had received a report cles 4, cows out 16, hors- att ’s Towing. near Winnsboro reported A woman reported at 7:38 p.m. a of suspicious activity about a man and a es out 7, welfare checks Deputies were dis- a scam, saying someone man stopped in front of her residence, woman who had let a man out of a vehi- 6, fi res 1, alarms 5, noise patched to ETMC in Quit- had att empted to get them watched children playing in the yard, cle to go in the store who were circling complaints 6, disputes 2, man at 9:32 a.m. on an to send money, claiming then drove off . Offi cers searched the area the parking lot. arrest/warrant services 3, inquest. A female, 71, was he won $5 million. but could not fi nd the suspicious black There was a request for a welfare check reckless drivers 2, shots found deceased in her res- At 7:49 p.m. a person re- pickup. on a North Johnson Street man by a fam- fi red 10, abandoned 911 idence. The justice of the ported suspicious circum- March 18 – A Stone Street resident re- ily member who expressed concern for call 1, found property 1, peace was notifi ed and no stances that occurred on ported someone made ruts in their yard. his safety at the residence. An offi cer driving under the infl u- autopsy was ordered. Choctaw near Quitman. The offi cer investigating the criminal checked the residence and couldn’t get ence 1; The owner of property Deputies told them they mischief report found ruts also at the anyone to answer the door and no vehi- Feb. 27 - Deputies on Highway 80 report- would provide extra pa- skate park. cles were at the location. served a warrant on CR ed a known person had trol. March 17 – Someone on Meadowbrook March 15 – A city owned fence and 4847 near Winnsboro at stolen an amplifi er from Deputies were dis- Drive reported just after 2 a.m. that three gate were damaged by a vehicle at Wren 9:23 a.m. and arrested Mi- their building. This case patched to CR 2330 near or four boys threw eggs on a vehicle and and Front Street. This is under investiga- chael Watt s, Jr., 60, for an has been forwarded to in- Mineola at 10:05 p.m. on ran. Offi cers weren’t able to fi nd them. tion. outstanding warrant. vestigators. a burning violation. Dep- A person on Dogwood Feb. 25 – The owner of uties located the violation Trail near Hawkins re- property on Highway 154 and advised the people ported someone had tak- near Quitman reported that they cannot burn Pct. 2 Constable’s Report en their phone and not someone damaged their plastic. returned it. This case has property with a pellet Feb. 21 - Deputies were Wood County Pct. 2 Constable Kelly obtained from a traffi c stop used in the been forwarded to inves- gun. dispatched to CR 4896 Smith’s activities for February were as commission of a felony tigators. Deputies responded to near Quitman at 3:03 a.m. follows: • Checked buildings were continued The owner of property a report of a suspicious on a disturbance. The • Served, att empted and/or pro- and distributed door hangers on CR 2112 near Quitman person on FM 852 near people involved were cessed 53 civil papers; • Worked and patrolled precinct reported someone stole Winnsboro at 11:39 a.m. separated for the day. • Issued Citations for off enses such county roads their lawn mower trailer. Deputies found the per- At 10:53 a.m. some- as driving while license suspended, • Checked numerous vehicles were This case has been for- son and they went with one reported a terroristic minor in possession of alcohol and at the Lake Holbrook area warded to investigators. emergency medical ser- threat. Deputies advised drug paraphernalia; • Held fi rearms classes/ defensive Deputies arrested Cary vice personnel to the hos- the reporting party they • Assisted a sheriff deputy and seized tactics classes were in Mineola for Sessions, 39, Yantis, on pital. would provide extra pa- approximately 170 marijuana plants on Wood County and surrounding law criminal mischief after be- Deputies were dis- trol. an active marijuana grow; enforcement agencies and for local ing dispatched to Private patched to FM 852 near Someone reported that • Assisted DPS with two wrecks and churches for their safety Road 5807 near Yantis at Winnsboro at 10:25 p.m. their vehicle was dam- fi led report with TXDOT • Served as justice of the peace court 5:50 p.m. They had re- on a traffi c hazard. Dep- aged on Main St. in Yan- • Awarded a seized vehicle that was bailiff throughout the month. ceived a report a known uties located the vehicle tis. person had damaged a and it was towed by Wy- At 11:58 a.m. someone vehicle with a baseball att ’s Towing. reported harassment that Controlled burns bat. Feb. 23 - Deputies re- occurred on Highway 37 Do you Deputies were dis- sponded to a suspicious near Mineola. Deputies patched to PR 5899 near vehicle on CR 1785 near gave the reporting party planned to assist know Yantis at 7:34 p.m. on a re- Yantis at 2:07 a.m. Dep- advice and cleared the in- port of criminal trespass uties located the vehicle cident. turkey population these and issued a warning for and determined it was a Deputies were dis- A prescribed burn will the violation. traffi c hazard. The vehi- patched to Nolan Lane take place this week in men? Feb. 26 - Deputies were cle was towed by Wyatt ’s in Yantis at 12 p.m. on a conjunction with Mill dispatched to Highway Towing. disturbance. The people Creek Farm to aid with The Mineola Police Department announced Monday morning, two 154 near Quitman at 12:17 Deputies spoke with involved were separated an active Wild Turkey black males broke into Young’s Chevron at 303 East Broad in Min- a.m. on a burglary but someone about a scam for the day. eola. The two took a large quantity of cartons of assorted brands of stocking program. found there were no signs that occurred on FM 1643 Deputies were dis- cigarettes, loaded in large trash cans. If anyone has information, of forced entry or theft. near Winnsboro. Depu- patched to FM 1643 near Monday through or knows the two seen in the photographs, call Mineola Police De- Wednesday there will Deputies were dis- ties gave the reporting Winnsboro at 12:41 p.m. partment at 903-569-6294, otherwise call Crime Stoppers at 903- patched to Holly Trail party advice and cleared on an inquest. A male, 65, be controlled burning of 569-2118, or Wood County Crime Stoppers at 903-763-cash (2274). approximately 800 acres East near Hawkins at the incident. was found deceased in locally. Wood County 8:51 a.m. on an inquest. Deputies were dis- his residence. The justice Fire Marshall Tully Da- point the driver will face A male, 69, was found patched to CR 2540 near of the peace was notifi ed vidoson wants the pub- fl eeing charges in Wood deceased in his residence. Alba at 10:50 a.m. on a dis- and no autopsy was or- lic to be aware of the Chase County. The sheriff said The justice of the peace ar- turbance. Deputies spoke dered. Deputies were dis- burning near Farm-to- From page 1A his offi cers decided the Market 2869 and High- safety of the public out- patched to Lloyd St. in way 154 that burnings la Police blocked vehicles weighed the importance Yantis at 10:41 p.m. on a will take place regularly at intersections. of the pursuit when they Mineola Fire Report disturbance. The people and will create smoke in The sheriff said that his quit the chase in the involved were separated the area. offi cers and a Texas De- school zone. Mineola Fire Depart- on a locomotive; for the night. The burn out is being partment of Public Safe- Many people witnessed ment activities between Brush Fire: March 17 at used to help remove un- ty Trooper pulled off the the chase and some post- March 17 and 21 includ- 5:24 p.m. on East High- derbrush in the woods pursuit as they reached ed on the Wood County ed: way 80, March 19 at 4:29 and provide more green the Alba-Golden School Monitor’s Facebook page Building Fire: March 18 p.m. at 2685 County Road grass to grow which cre- zone. After they went about it. One man, Alex at 1:11 a.m. at 3138 South 2700; BC’s ates a bett er turkey hab- through the school zone, Galaz, posted a video of Highway 37 in Quitman Medical assist: March itat. DPS picked back up on the chase through down- the Mineola Fire Depart- 15 at 120 CR 2667, March 4 Wheeler & Contact Wood County the chase. town Mineola. Others ment assisted the Quit- 17 at 142 CR 2460, March Fire Marshall Tully Da- “They went all the way said they saw the person man Fire Department 17 at 119 Turman Street, Lawn Mower vidson at 903-569-7327 to Greenville,” the sher- being pursued and driv- with a structure fi re; March 19 at 811 North for more information. iff . Castloo said at some ing recklessly. Rail Vehicle Fire: March Johnson Street, March 20 Repair 16 at 2:42 p.m. at the inter- at 151 Private Road 6440, section of Farm-to-Market March 21 at 5578 North 2422 and the rail crossing Highway 37, at FM 1253 903-967-7301 facilitated games and an engine fi re was put out and 296 CR 2315; Chain Saw Repair did cleanup duty. Wine train “It is a lot of work Tillers & Jet Skis From page 1A that the volunteers and XUV’s, ATV’s & UTV’s Main Street Advisory Side By Sides City Administrator out of state. One car was Board members do for COLEMAN BAIL BOND Mercy Rushing said the reserved by the Tyler this two-day event so Hours: event took fi ve train Chamber of Commerce we can make money and cars. There were 370 as a thank you to part- spend back into Mineola (Directly across the street from Wood County Jail) 8-5 tickets purchased, 340 ners and volunteers to downtown in forms of Mon. - Fri. for visitor plus 30 vol- their organization. incentive grants and for 407 S. Stephen • Quitman, Texas 75763 9-12 Sat. unteers. That calculat- Volunteers served 10 other beautifi cation proj- ed to 76 percent bought diff erent samples of ects and Christmas dec- 903.763.4844 1352 E. St. Hwy. 154 by people from other wine and refreshments. orations for downtown Quitman, Tx. 75783 cities and counties, 12 Many of them did not Mineola,” Rushing said. percent from Mineola, have seats on the trip as “The board starts work- 24 Hour Service B.C. Roberts eight from Wood Coun- they also helped sell raf- ing on this even January Credit Terms Available 20 Years Experience ty and four percent from fl e tickets and tee shirts, until we leave in March.” 6A Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Quitman Library Connections BY LIBRARIAN DELENE ALLEN

Across the country gar- the forms you need and computers Knitt ing and crochet instruction class Friends of the Library deners are celebrating are available during business hours. meets each Thursday 2 - 4 p.m. in the The Friends invite everyone to bring April as National Gar- Wi-Fi is available 24/7. You can visit library’s main gallery. Students of all a lunch and join them at noon on Tues- dening Month. On dis- the library’s online catalog at htt p:// ages and skill levels may bring their day, April 10, for an hour of friendship. play this month is a col- quitman.biblionix.com/catalog and se- own supplies and join the group for Lillian Gray will present “April: Child lection of books - ranging lect “What’s Hot” to see all the latest this free instruction. Abuse Awareness Month.” Friends of from novice to expert - to books, audiobooks, and DVDs ready the Quitman Public Library is an ac- help you grow your best garden ever! to be checked out. You can even select Children’s Services tive group of volunteers dedicated to Many of the books were selected by the “Most Popular” to see what items are It’s time for another QPL Story Time the growth and improvement of the Quitman Garden Club and purchased checked out the most! Also, you can Drawing Contest! The theme is: “What library. with funds donated by club mem- sign up for email or text notiﬁ cations Does Kindness Mean to You?” Use any bers. Stop in and check the display. to remind you that your books are due. medium you wish, and submit draw- Genealogy Mark your calendar for the second Fri- The library is open Tuesday through ings to Lillian Gray at the library’s The Wood County TX Genealogical day Acoustical Music Jam on April 13 Friday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Call 903- front desk by April 12 at 6 p.m. Prizes Society will meet on Monday, March from 6 - 9 p.m. in the library’s Thur- 763-4191 or visit our pages at www. are sponsored by Friends of the Quit- 17, at 7 p.m. in the library’s Shamburg- man Shamburger Community Room. quitmanlibrary.org and www.face- man Public Library. er Community Room. Visit the group’s Doors open at 5 p.m. for those who book.com/quitmanpubliclibrary. QPL Story Time is each Thursday at 2 Facebook page at htt p://www.face- want to tune up or practice. Acoustical p.m. and is designed for young readers book.com/groups/woocotx. musicians of all ages and skill levels are Adult services and home-schooled students; however, welcome, and listeners are welcome GED preparatory class meets each anyone who wants to hear a great story New Arrivals too. Refreshments are available, but Thursday from 4 - 6 p.m. Students are is welcome. Upcoming themes: March Download the OverDrive app to con- feel free to bring anything you like. For guided according to the Steck-Vaughn 29 “What is a Dream Catcher?” - April nect to our library’s newest additions more information call 903-975-5745. method which is in alignment with the 5 “Let’s Shoot for the Stars” - April of eBooks, audiobooks and streaming If you have not ﬁ led your IRS re- GED test. Sign up at the library’s front 12 “Old McDonald’s Farm” - April 19 video. turn, there is still time. The library has desk, or call for more information. “Beyond the Unimaginable!”

Wood County Crime Stoppers Inside and Outside the Picket Fence announce new slate of officers BY JAN WHITLOCK The Wood County Crime Stoppers certifi cation training last month. An organization held their bi-monthly update on new internet based tips re- Cool mornings and those with limited space. meeting last week as the group report- porting system (P3 TIPS), which has warm afternoons mix Another unique gar- ed on all activity going on county wide been presented to the community will together for perfect gardening project will be since January. be introduced to the local schools soon. dening conditions. Clean started on Friday, April Some of the reported included the The new system has already seen an up chores can be com- 6. A Keyhole Garden will announcement of the people taking increase in tips reported this year since pleted, and plans can be constructed on the offi ce on the organizations team. This introduction in January. be made. I visited sev- north side of the George year’s chairwoman is Vanessa Black- Coordinator’s reports on Crime Stop- eral nurseries this past Quitman Arboretum and Bridge. This method well, vice chairman is Greg Hollen, per activity in Alba and Mineola were weekend. I had to keep Botanical Gardens provides sustainable the secretary is Susan Resnik, and the provided by Alba Chief Tim Koonce. reminding myself that gardening using kitch- member at large is Janae Holland. Constable Kelly Smith gave an update Mother Nature does sur- and the gardens should en waste (no dairy or Other reports during the meeting on the BSA Explorer post underway. prise us with a cold front be taking shape. meat please) as food for included a report from Mineola Cap- The Crime Stoppers next meeting every now and then. I If you missed the straw the plants. 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tion begins at 1 p.m. and the ﬁ rst egg hunt This week will be held at 2 p.m. From page 1A for children in ﬁ fth grade or younger. For eggs to hunt, prizes and more information check even the Easter Bunny. the Northside Mineo- Interwoven in this event la Church’s Facebook is the true meaning of page. Easter. • First Baptist Church North, East, • Northside Baptist in Quitman is having an Church will host an Easter egg hunt Sun- South or West Easter Egg Hunt Event day after services at the Saturday at the Mineola church. April 1. Call 763- The Lakes of Civic Center. Registra- 4142 for information. Wood County are the best!

www.woodcountytx.com Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, March 28, 2018 7A Castro wins Wood County Beekeepers’ Association The Wood County Beekeepers’ As- large they naturally swarm to increase calf scramble sociation will hold its regular monthly the number of colonies. To prevent meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the managed hives from swarming, bee- At one of the wildest Community Room at First National keepers make splits of their colonies. RodeoHouston events Bank Meeting Room, 315 North Main In eff ect, they create an artifi cial swarm Quitman student Silva- Street, second fl oor, Winnsboro. Please that can be managed. no Castro was one of 16 note that the meeting time has changed Anyone interested in learning more cowboys able to wran- to allow more people to att end. about honey bees is invited to att end. gle a calf last week in The group will discuss “The How’s Guests are always welcome and not Houston during the Ro- and Why’s of Making Splits.” Every limited to beekeepers or residents of deo Calf Scramble held spring honey bee colonies grow so Wood County. Feel free to take a friend. March 17. With the drop of a cowboy hat, the calves are signaled to be released onto the dirt arena for 30 Home Sweet Home Texas 4-H and FFA members to chase and catch BY ANGIE MONK, WOOD COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT using only a rope halter. The number of students prevent moisture loss. is always greater than Suggested storage the number of calves. Egg-cellent egg tips times in the refrigera- With teenagers and With Easter just around the corner, tor are: calves darting in every now is the perfect time to share these Raw whole eggs direction across the NRG egg-cellent tips from the American Egg (in shell): four to fi ve Stadium fl oor, the calf Board. weeks beyond the scramble is one of the pack date or about most chaotic, unscripted Diego Flores will represent Wood County Electric Cooperative at the Nutrition three weeks after pur- and beloved events of Government Action Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. in June. Eggs are packed with six grams of chase. Hard-boiled eggs (in shell): Up the rodeo. protein and contain all nine essential to a week. Hard-boiled eggs (peeled): Each student who amino acids. Eggs are rich in choline Use the same day for best quality. catches a calf is award- Diego Flores chosen for (which promotes normal cell activi- ed a $2,250 certifi cate to ty and liver function) and contain no After the egg hunt purchase a registered carbs and no sugar. As long as the eggs are NOT out of beef heifer or market Washington, D.C. tour refrigeration over two hours, they will steer to show at the Storage be safe to eat. Do not eat eggs that have Houston Livestock Show Eighteen-year-old Diego Flores, a senior at Quit- Refrigerate eggs at 40 degrees F or been out of refrigeration more than the following year. Re- man High School, has won fi rst place in Wood Coun- less. Store them in their original car- two hours. Refrigerate hard-cooked turning as an exhibitor, ty Electric Cooperative’s Youth Tour Essay Contest. ton on an inside shelf and away from eggs in their shells and use them with- the student shows in As the winner, Flores will represent WCEC at the pungent foods. The temperature on in a week. If you are planning to use a special competition Government in Action Youth Tour in Washington, D. an inside shelf remains more constant colored eggs as decorations, (for cen- with other calf scramble C. in June. Flores is the son of Miguel and Eva Flores than one on the door, which is opened terpieces, etc.) where the eggs will be winners. The student of Quitman, and closed frequently. The carton out of refrigeration for many hours or receives a $500 bonus if He is active in school where he is a member of the keeps the eggs from picking up odors several days, discard them after they program requirements district championship tennis team. He participated or fl avors from other foods and helps have served their decorative purpose. are fulfi lled throughout in one-act play, track, cross country and the QHS the year. Marching Band playing tuba. He is a QHS Student The certifi cate won Council class offi cer and was president of his junior 6166 S STATE HWY 37, MINEOLA, TX 75773 by Castro was donated class where he also served on the Prom Planning by Beefpokers Bar-B-Q Committ ee. MineolaTXHomesForSale.com Team/ Kevin and Detra Flores is also a member of the Interact Club and Morosin. Castro is a cur- is Vice President of the Spanish Club. Flores was (903) 638-2455 rent member of the Quit- named a Quitman Rotary Student of the Month. He Get VJGCompetitive Edge with RealEdge! man FFA. was selected to att end the East Texas Rural Electric Youth Seminar, where he was awarded a scholar- ship. He was also a member of Fellowship of Chris- 43.270 ACRES FOR SALE NEW CONSTRUCTION How to stop tian Athletes and served as an offi cer. He is the youth group leader at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. The teen- unwanted calls ager is an active member of the Anchor Club, a youth Many people deal with service organization where he has acted as both vice the issue of receiving president and president. unwanted calls to their Flores has been off ered several college tennis schol- cell phone daily and the arships. He is in the process of deciding where he Federal Trade Commis- will att end to best pursue his goal of becoming a neu- UNDER CONTRACT NEW CONSTRUCTION FOR SALE sion has suggested a few rosurgeon. ways to help prevent On Youth Tour, Flores will travel to Washington, these kinds of calls D.C. with approximately 150 teens from other Tex- According to the Fed- as Electric Cooperatives, and hundreds more from eral Trade Commission, across the nation. He will have the opportunity to many of the calls peo- meet congressional representatives and visit historic ple are gett ing are from memorials and cultural centers. The trip will begin FOR SALE PRICE IMPROVEMENT FOR SALE scammers and one of the in Austin where the participants will tour for a day most eff ective ways to and then fl y to D.C. In Washington they will visit combat this problem is the Capitol, the Supreme Court, Library of Congress, to fi rst see what built-in Washington National Cathedral, Arlington Nation- features a phone has to al Cemetery, George Washington’s home at Mount block numbers that call Vernon, the Smithsonian Institution, the Holocaust regularly. Memorial Museum, and various other famous me- The second thing the morials, as well as the Washington Monument. commission suggests is to download a call-block- ing app. Some of these types of apps are free to Traffic counter placed use while others charge a monthly fee. These apps on local roads this week can be used to help stop P.O. Box 1188 Mineola, TX 75773 (Across from WAL-MART) calls entirely, force them On Monday the Texas Department of Transporta- 903-569-5115 straight to voicemail or tion began conducting traffi c counts at 6,400 loca- www.watkinsinsurancegroup.com Jonathan, Rodney & Nic Watkins have the number ring si- tions throughout the Tyler District. lently. The Traffi c data will be collected 24 hours a day on If a scam artist calls, all system roadways through April 26. Motorists will Discounts up to 40% the commission encour- notice road tubes as the counts are being conducted. ages cell phone users to The Tyler District includes, Anderson, Cherokee, 46 TXism: “______ACROSS 1234 __ outhouse on a visit ftc.gov/complaint to Gregg, Henderson, Rusk, Smith, Van Zandt, and 1 TX Perot cold morning” TEXAS report the number for in- Wood counties. For more information contact Kathi. 5 an early gasoline 5 48 TX Shelley Duvall brand by TX vestigation. 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The mandate Kirkpat- rick read was from the Hawkins state to the 402nd District From page 1A Court and from the 12th Court of Appeals. He closed meeting to con- said the decision was sult with Att orney Al- reached on Dec. 21, 2017 vin Flynn “regarding concerning an appeal to litigation on platt ed Ash reverse the judgment Street.” After the council between Jesus Christ came back in from pri- Open Altar Church and vate session to the public the city of Hawkins. “It meeting, Mayor Pro-Tem is the opinion of this Wayne Kirkpatrick said, court that there is no er- “There’s no decision for ror in judgment.” The the council to make. We court ruled there was have an order, mandate, no cause for the ap- from the state of Texas. peal. The document was I will read you what the sealed and dated March court says.” 6, 2018.

NOTICE The last day for the leaf machine to pick up leaves in the City of Quitman will be Thursday, March 29, 2018. After March 29, 2018, all leaves must be Mayor Pro-Tem Wayne Kirkpatrick reads a document from the 12th Court of Appeals stating that an appeal by The Jesus Christ Open Altar Church of a previous district court decision was denied on the opinion of Justice Brian Hoyle. The matter went before the court Dec. 21, while the BAGGED to be picked up. document from the court was dated March 6. Also shown in the photo to the left of Kirkpatrick is Councilperson Sherry Davis and City Secretary Dona Jordan on the right. (Monitor photo by Doris Newman)

“So this thing had easements should go already been sett led. through abandonment. There’s nothing for us This is a perfect exam- GRADUATION to decide. All we have ple. Where it’s being to do is to follow the used for a church, it’s law,” Kirkpatrick said. being used for another WILL BE HERE Several long seconds resource. It’s a 30 by 70 of silence followed the foot strip of land. The announcement before city has spent $100,000 the council moved on to trying to take the Jesus BEFORE YOU unrelated agenda items. sign down from it. The city had previous- McDonald continued, ly told the Monitor that saying that the city ini- KNOW IT! the sign could be moved tially said the problem a few feet on the same with the sign was due to property and would not an organization called Get ready to be in violation. Freedom From Religion. Mark McDonald, a McDonald said he has trustee of the Jesus Christ contacted the organi- congratulate your Open Altar Church, was zation which learned listed on the citizen in- that the sign was built special graduate in put portion as the last by volunteers with do- item on the agenda. Mc- nated money on private Donald’s church owns property. He said that our Graduation the property on which the organization told the Jesus Welcomes You him they didn’t have a special section to Hawkins sign is lo- problem with the sign cated. However, he ap- on private property. coming in May! peared on the part of the “Now, if the city con- agenda at the end of the tinues to try to destroy meeting, under which the Jesus sign, I’m going the council cannot vote. to stand for it. And I will McDonald said he stand to defend my con- 0LQHROD2IÀFH knew the council had stitutional rights. I will been given copies of the do it every way I have petition, but he handed to, legally, through the 903-569-2442 each one of them a copy. litigation process. But “We have a problem I am telling you that in this town with dis- is not necessary. And 4XLWPDQ2IÀFH crimination, one church ya’ll were given a line of being treated unequal to bull just a minute ago. the other churches,” Mc- You have the authority, 903-763-4522 Donald said. “The town you fi ve council peo- has spent over $100,000 ple, if you don’t abstain trying to take down a from voting, you have Jesus sign, a cross, and the authority to make American fl ags off of a motion and to pass a DEADLINES: private property - ap- motion and to abandon peals court ruled private this easement,” he said May 11 • Noon property. The appeals animatedly. court did rule, there was “I ask ya’ll to vote an unused easement on right now, do not let Mineola that.” McDonald said your att orney who is in there are buildings and your pocket book make May 16 • Noon signs on easements in your decision.” McDon- many places in town. ald said as his wife was “We have church build- telling him his time was Yantis, Alba ings on the unused ease- ending. “I’m telling you ments. We have some you are going to be sev- & Quitman houses on unused ease- eral hundred thousand ments. Some of these dollars in the hole if you do not treat my church equal to other churches and businesses in town.” And, he fi nished with, “Now, I call for a vote,” just at Kirkpat- rick struck the gavel on the table in front of him and said “Your time is up.” * Kirkpatrick said be- Earn 1.56% APY cause McDonald was With an 18-month fixed rate cd speaking as citizen in- put, no vote could be ** taken on it and he called or Earn up to1.41% APY for another motion, after With a customer beneficial Money Market which the meeting was 0.25% APY up to $49,999 quickly adjourned. 0.50% APY for $50,000 to $99,999 1.21% APY for $100,000 to $499,999 R O S S Last Puzzle 1.41% APY for $500,000 and over E N C O D A R N Solution A B A G N A P A O L E N N I S T R I B U N E M E E T I N S E N O R E S U V A L D E M O N A C O G O A L E R L E 1825 NORTH PACIFIC STREET 412 EAST GOODE STREET I D A L O U O H A I R WWW.BTHBANK.COM P A S T S T E V E M I L L E R MINEOLA, TX 75773 | 903-569-8010 QUITMAN, TX 75783 | 903-763-2264 A N T O N I O D E O I L E D A S F A R A S A N P O P E Y E A A E T A A K I N

* L A T C A S A Annual Percentage Yield. The minimum to open and obtain the APY is $1,000. Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings. A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal. Refer to Truth-in-Savings disclosure T U B E for complete details. Interest rate and APY are effective March 1, 2018. Available for personal and business accounts. **Annual Percentage Yield. Rates are subject to change. $10,000 minimum to open. I R A $10,000 minimum balance to avoid the monthly service charge. Interest rates and APYs effective March 1, 2018. Fees could reduce earnings to the account. Available for personal and business accounts. M A N E L K S-1369 Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, March 28, 2018 9A

Miscellaneous Public Notice Public Notice Under $200/ MONTH Buy lot 50x100’ near FLORA MASONIC LODGE buys land at Lake Fork. Lake Fork, RV ready, All persons interested in said MICHAEL FORD, Petitioners, $1500 down and PO Box 1119 Garage Sales estate are hereby cited to was fi led in the 402nd Judicial 50x100’. Perfect for site monthly payments Quitman, TX 75783 appear before said Honorable District Court of Wood County, built homes, mobiles/ under $200. Stated 1st Tues., 7:30 p.m. Huge Sale-Furniture, Applianc- Court at, said above mentioned Texas on March 13, 2018, RV’s. (903)878-7265. (903) 878-7265 Master: Hollis Bridges es, Power Equipment and lots of time and place by fi ling, a writ- against JENNIFER CAROL odds & ends. From Quitman-5 ten answer contesting such LAWSON and CHRISTOPHER miles out on 154 West towards application should they desire LEE LAWSON, Respondents, Yantis. 2626 State Hwy 154 W. to do so. in cause number 2018-142, MAIN STREET DIRECTOR & March 29th-31st, Thursday & If this citation is not served entitled “In the Interest of J.S.L Friday 8-6 and Saturday 8-3. within 90 days after the date of and B.C.L., Children.” The HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER (HPO) 903-850-3134 its issuance, it shall be returned suit seeks custody and child unserved. support and order restraining Lawn Care GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND respondents from committing Full-Time position – Supervisory Position; Exempt Employee SEAL OF SAID COURT at offi ce any of the acts as is more fully Lawn Service in Quitman, Texas, this the 12th shown by the pleadings on fi le This is professional work in the planning, organization and implementation of Mowing day of March, 2018. in this suit. The date and place the City Main Street, Historical Museum, Landmark Commission and Historic Weedeating KELLEY PRICE, County Clerk of birth of the children who are Preservations activities. This position works with the Main Street Advisory Wood County, Texas the subject of the suit: 903-571-1978 Board of Directors, Mineola Historical Museum Advisory Board, Mineola 903-882-6395 By: Dachelle Haggerty, Deputy JAYDEN SCOTT LAWSON, May 19, 2008, Longview, Texas Landmark Commission, Historic Overlay and the City with oversight under the NOTICE BY PULICATION Lawn Care BRADY CHRISTIAN LAWSON, 2018-142 general direction of the City Administrator. Mowing, Edging October 9, 2009, Longview, STATE OF TEXAS Shrub trimming Texas To JENNIFER CAROL LAW- Trash & Brush The Court has authority in this For more information, contact Mercy Rushing at 903-569-6183. SON and CHRISTOPHER LEE haul off. Call suit to render an order in the LAWSON, Respondents: 903-520-5779 children’s interest that will be You have been sued. You may Applications are available City of Mineola, 300 Greenville Hwy., Mineola, Tx. binding on you, including the employ an attorney. If you or Lost & Found termination of the parent-child your attorney do not fi le a writ- Applications and resumes may be emailed to relationship, the determination ten answer with the clerk who Lost cow, red and white Sim- of paternity, and the appoint- Mercy Rushing at [email protected], issued this citation by 10:00 mental with calf in Haines- ment of a conservator with au- A.M. on the Monday next fol- mailed to City of Mineola, P.O. Box 179, Mineola, Tx. 75773, ville area by the Red Star thority to consent to the child’s lowing the expiration of twenty or you may drop them off at City Hall. Ranch,CR3270 903-850-7027 adoption. days after you were served this Issued and given under my citation and petition, a default Deadline to receive all applications and resume is Friday, April 13, 2018 at 4:00 PM. Public Notice hand and seal of the Court at judgment may be taken against Quitman, Texas, on 3/22/18, you. The Original Petition in 2018. Golden Water Supply Corpo- suit Affecting the Parent-Child Clerk of the District Court of ration Relationship and Temporary Wood County Texas MINEOLA MARKETING & TOURISM DEPARTMENT Is taking sealed bids on a Restraining Order and Order By Jennifer Mosher 2010 Dodge ½ Ton Truck. Setting Hearing for Temporary Mineola, Texas All bids MUST be in a Order of KATRINA FORD and Cont. on Page 11A 903-569-6183 Sealed envelope and Marked “Truck Bid” and in Golden Water Supply Offi ce By 1:00 pm, Wednesday, April JOB DESCRIPTION 11, 2018. Call offi ce for information At (903)768-2861 JOB TITLE: Marketing & Tourism Director CITATION BY PUBLICATION Full-Time Position – Supervisory Position: Exempt Employee THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WOOD TO:ALL OF THE UNKNOWN Quitman ISD is currently seeking BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB: This is professional work in the planning, HEIRS AND ALL PERSONS applicants for the position of Director organization and implementation of the Marketing & Tourism activities for the City of INTERESTED IN THE ES- of School Finance/Business Manager. Mineola. This position works with Marketing/Tourism Advisory Board and Parks & TATE OF J. W. GOLDSMITH, Open Spaces Advisory Board (Promoting the Mineola Nature Preserve) under the City of DECEASED, Cause No. 13,275, Educational requirements are Bachelor’s Mineola with oversight under the general direction of the City Administrator. This in County Court in and for Wood GHJUHHLQEXVLQHVVRUUHODWHG¿HOGRU position is funded through the City’s General Fund, Hotel/Motel Tax and MEDC’s ½ County, Texas. Eula Baum, Johnowene educational administration. Knowledge of cents Sales Tax Fund. Goldsmith Campbell, James R. budgeting, accounting systems, payroll, and Newman, John W. Newman, ¿QDQFLDODSSOLFDWLRQVDUHHVVHQWLDO7KHDELOLW\ For more information, contact Mercy Rushing at 903-569-6183. Ted Snelling, Linda Ann Warn to use software to develop spreadsheets, Sohlstrom and Michael E. Warn, Applications are available City of Mineola, 300 Greenville Hwy., Mineola, Tx. applicants in the above num- perform data analysis, implement policy and Applications and resumes may be emailed to Mercy Rushing at [email protected], bered and entitled case, fi led on procedures, interpret data, manage budget mailed to City of Mineola, P.O. Box 179, Mineola, Tx. 75773, the 9th day of March, 2018, an APPLICATION TO DETERMINE and manage personnel required. Strong or you may drop them off at City Hall. HEIRSHIP of the said estate organization, communication, public relations, and requests the said Court and interpersonal skills are vital. determine who are the heirs and DEADLINE TO RECEIVE ALL APPLICATIONS AND RESUME Preferred 5 years experience in school only heirs of Decedent and their IS FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018 AT 4:00 PM respective shares and interest in business management or public organization this Estate; and that a necessity management. exists for an administration of Decedent’s Estate. Resumes should be submitted directly to Said application will be heard at 6XSHULQWHQGHQW5KRQGD7XUQHUDWWXUQHUU# Trailers LIST IT! 10:00 a.m. on the fi rst Monday quitmanisd.net. next after the expiration of ten is now accepting applications for welders. LIST IT (10) days from the date of Apply In Person at 6228 TX HWY 11 East, publication of this citation, at the Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 • 903-488-3718 LIST IT County Court in and for Wood County, Texas, Courthouse, One Main Street, Quitman, Texas It’s coming! 75783, Wood County, Texas. TheThT Gonzales Inquirer in conjunction with Gonzales Main Streettreetreet All persons interested in said es- prepresentssents the tate are hereby cited to appear before said Honorable Court at, Come & Taste ItIt said above mentioned time and place by fi ling, a written answer contesting such application TexSCAN Week of OIL AND GAS RIGHTS should they desire to do so. If this citation is not served March 25, 2018 We buy oil, gas & mineral rights. Both non- producing within 90 days after the date of CRAFT BEER, WINE & ART FESTIVAL ACREAGE and producing including non-Participating Royalty its issuance, it shall be returned APRIL 27 & 28, 2018 Interest (NPRI). Provide us your desired price for an unserved. 22.16 acres, Coke County. Well, electricity. Level, GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND offer evaluation. 806-620-1422, LoboMineralsLLC@ SEAL OF SAID COURT at offi ce April 27 and 28, 2018 mesquite, cedar cover. Retirement or weekend cabin. gmail.com. Lobo Minerals, LLC, PO Box 1800, in Quitman, Texas, this the 12th Featuring: Shiner, Goliad, Bells, Revolver, Whitetail, quail, doves, and turkey. $3,933 down, Lubbock, TX 79408-1800. day of March, 2018. $651/ mo. (9.9%, 30 years). 800-876-9720. www. KELLEY PRICE, County Clerk Seguin Brewing, Blue Moon and more. texasbrushcountry.com. TRUCK DRIVERS Wood County, Texas Be Your Own Boss! Get Paid to see the Country! Quality By: Dachelle Haggerty, Deputy Tickets on sale now! ADOPTION Drive-Away is looking for CDL Drivers to Deliver CITATION BY PUBLICATION For more information and level of Happy couple wish to adopt – endless love, laughter Trucks! Apply Online at www.qualitydriveaway.com THE STATE OF TEXAS sponsorship, please contact event and opportunity. Call or text anytime. Expenses Paid. COUNTY OF WOOD or call 574-642-2023. organizer and Gonzales Inquirer Heather and Matt 732-397-3117. TO:ALL OF THE UNKNOWN Drivers Wanted: Owner Ops & Company. Home HEIRS AND ALL PERSONS publisher Terry Fitzwater at FINANCE INTERESTED IN THE ES- daily. Excellent money & benefits. Great bonuses. 830-672-2861 / 517-930-1368 Newer fleet. Call now for opportunities in your area! TATE OF KATIE GOLDSMITH, Receiving payments from real estate you or email [email protected] 888-549-1882. PAM Transport. DECEASED, Cause No. 13,276, sold? Get cash now! Call Steve: 888-870-2243. in County Court in and for Wood County, Texas www.SteveCashesNotes.com. VISION Eula Baum, Johnowene EVENT Goldsmith Campbell, James R. MACULAR DEGENERATION Macular Degeneration – Dr. Larry Chism, Newman, John W. Newman, Gonzales – Come & Taste It Craft Beer, Wine & Optometrist, is using miniaturized binoculars or Ted Snelling, Linda Ann Warn Art Festival, April 27-28. Presented by the Gonzales telescopic glasses to help people who have decreased Sohlstrom and Michael E. Warn, Imagine A Pair Of Glasses That Inquirer and Gonzales Main Street, 830-672-2861 or vision to see better. For a free telephone interview, applicants in the above num- Can Help You See Better! call 888-243-2020, www.chismlowvision.com – bered and entitled case, fi led on 517-930-1368, email [email protected]. Abilene, Arlington, Austin, Denton, Fort Worth, New the 9th day of March, 2018, an Dr. Larry Chism is using miniaturized binoculars or telescopes to SAWMILLS APPLICATION TO DETERMINE help people who have decreased vision, to see better. Things look bigger Braunfels, Tyler, Waco & Willow Park. and closer, and easier to see. HEIRSHIP of the said estate Sawmills from only $4,397.00 – Make & Save In many cases, special telescopic glasses can be prescribed to WANTED and requests the said Court Money with your own bandmill – Cut lumber any determine who are the heirs and enhance visual performance. He can often help people read, watch only heirs of Decedent and their TV, see the computer and sometimes drive. dimension. In stock ready to ship! Free info/DVD: FREON R12 WANTED: Certified buyer will PAY Although telescopic glasses cost between $2200-$2700, it is a respective shares and interest in www.NorwoodSawmills.com. 800-567-0404, CA$H for R12 cylinders or cases of cans. (312) 291- small price to pay for the hours of enjoyment with better vision and this Estate; and that a necessity more independence. Ext.300N. 9169, www.refrigerantfinders.com. exists for an administration of For more information NOW IN Decedent’s Estate. Said application will be heard at and a FREE telephone DENTON Texas Press Statewide Classified Network 10:00 a.m. on the fi rst Monday interview call: 283 Participating Texas Newspapers • Regional Ads next after the expiration of ten 1 (888) 243-2020 (10) days from the date of Start At $250 • Email [email protected] publication of this citation, at the County Court in and for Wood Dr. Larry Chism, Optometrist NOTICE: While most advertisers are reputable, we cannot guarantee products or services advertised. We County, Texas, Courthouse, One Abilene • Arlington • Austin • Denton • Fort Worth urge readers to use caution and when in doubt, contact the Texas Attorney General at 800-621-0508 or the Main Street, Quitman, Texas New Braunfels • Tyler • Waco • Willow Park Federal Trade Commission at 877-FTC-HELP. The FTC web site is www.ftc.gov/bizop. 75783, Wood County, Texas. www.chismlowvision.com Advertise your Business or Event Earn more with Quality! OIL, GAS, & Statewide in OVER 240 Newspapers 30 YEARS OF SERVICE WE BUY MINERAL RIGHTS Looking for CDL A or B drivers to deliver Both non-producing and producing ONE CALL, new trucks all over the US and Canada. including Non-Participating Royalty Interest (NPRI) ONE LOW PRICE! Experience preferred. Must have DOT physical and be Provide us your desired price for an offer evaluation. willing to keep logs. No DUIs in last 10 years, clean MVR. CALL TODAY: 806.620.1422 )or more information Apply Online at FDOO www.qualitydriveaway.com LOBO MINERALS, LLC $VNIRU1RUD PO Box 1800 • Lubbock, TX 79408-1800 or call 574-642-2023 [email protected] 10A Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Wood County Church Directory Lake Fork Baptist Church Alba Mt. Pisgah Baptist Faith Baptist Church Tiffany’s Restaurant A lighthouse on the lake ASSEMBLY OF GOD 4995 FM 49, Mineola 405 S Hart Street, Quitman Gunter Assembly of God Pastor Riley Pate 903-492-3535 “My-O-My the Pie” 9483 W FM 515 (903) 473-9523 4578 North FM 17, Alba New Hope Baptist Church Pastor Mike Midkiff 271 CR 1558 • Alba Alba, Tx 75410 Fax: 903-474-9045 (903) 765-9981 3855 FM 1801, Mineola First Baptist, Quitman (903) 569-3760 301 W. Lane, Quitman 903-765-2087 Website: www.lakeforkbaptist.org BAPTIST Pastor Fred Morrow 903-763-4142 email:[email protected] Bright Star Baptist Church Northside Baptist Church Rev. Gabe Martin Open Daily 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. 2795 Co Rd 3480, Alba 1718 N. Pacific, Mineola Forest Hill Baptist Church 903-473-4064 903-569-3872 1880 TX-37, Quitman Pastor Jerry Jackson Jr. Steve Prestridge, Pastor (903) 967-3420 Enon Baptist Church Rose Hill Baptist Church Pastor Fred Morrow The Employees of 7133 TX-182, Alba 1420 CR 2460, Mineola Mt. Calvary Baptist (903) 765-2014 (903) 569-5746 1119 E. G Goode St., Quitman Pastor - Reggie Day Pastor Jeff Thompson 903-967-2392 Watkins Insurance Group First Baptist Church of Alba Sand Springs Baptist Church Darrell Pixley 219 E. Holly, Alba 3208 C.R. 2330, Mineola Muddy Creek Baptist urges everyone to attend BUILDING MATERIALS 903-765-2471 (903) 569-9350 FM 69, Quitman Pastor Kelly B. Burton Pastor Nick Kerry 903-967-3384 the church of their choice! 401 S. Pacific • Mineola • 903-569-5423 Lake Fork Baptist Silver Lake Baptist Church Jerry Williams 9483 W. FM 515, Alba 150 E Hwy. 80, Mineola Myrtle Springs Baptist 903-473-9523 (903) 569-2433 2185 FM 2225, Quitman Pastor Perry Crisp Pastor Mike Sullivan David Cook Quitman Flower Shop/Gifts St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church 903-878-2504 Lowe Funeral Home CHURCH OF CHRIST 304 S. Stone St., Mineola 627 E. Lane • 903-763-2922 Alba Church of Christ (903) 569-8722 New Life Baptist Fellowship 1102 E. Goode • 763-2242 Off Hwy. 69, Alba Pastor Demethruis T. Boyd 7365 Main St., Quitman “Attend the Church John Ratliff 903-763-1405 Church of Christ of Alba BIBLE INDEPENDENT Charles Brewster Dwayne & Lucy Lowe of Your Choice” 105 W. Holley St., Alba Lake Country Bible Church Rock Hill Baptist 903-765-9450 1402 N Pacific St, Mineola 3543 FM 2966, Quitman Quitman, Texas George Filpansick (903) 569-5730 903-878-2762 Pastor Tony Rosas Ken Goodson METHODIST Whispering Hope Baptist Church Alba United Methodist CATHOLIC 155 S Farm Road 14, Quitman Hughes Appliance Paddy’s Autoworks 170 E Holley St, Alba St. Peter the Apostle (903) 967-3149 903-473-2411 Catholic Church Pastor Eddie Slaton Auto Repair Professionals Rev. Beverly Tune 203 Meadowbrook, Mineola & Air Conditioning 903- 569–3665 CHURCH OF CHRIST 3841 E. Hwy. 154 • 903-967-3799 Open NON-DENOMINATIONAL Pastor Lawrence Love Church of Christ 1305 W. Broad - Mineola Amazing Grace Fellowship Church 111 Winnsboro, Quitman Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. 7405 US Hwy 69 E, Alba CHRISTIAN CHURCH 903-763-5544 Pastor Byron George First Christian Church Del Ussery 903-569-5440 or 903-569-6903 Open Door Church Disciples of Christ 633 CR1560, Alba 209 North Pacific, Mineola LATTER-DAY SAINTS DISCOUNT (903) 765-3587 903-569-2537 Church of Jesus Christ of B.D. Bohannoi Pastor Rick Son Latter-day Saints BUILDING 1128 E Goode St, Quitman MATERIALS Golden CHURCH OF CHRIST (903) 967-3533 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Broad St. Church of Christ Bishop Wayne Crabb 602 E. Goode • 903-763-2931 Cottonwood Assembly of God 440 West Broad, Mineola BUILDING MATERIALS - FLOORING SHINGLES SHEET Chad Lewis 903-763-5445 8481 FM 779, Golden 903-569-2046 METHODIST (903) 765-2675 Golden Church of Christ Brock’s Chapel Methodist METAL - DOORS CABINETS - WINDOWS 305 E. Goode St., Quitman Pastor: Otis Lee Golden 207 Clark Street, Quitman Open Monday-Saturday 8 a m to 5 p m 903-768-2712 903-763-4062 BAPTIST North Loop Church of Christ Linda McCullough Golden First Baptist Church 326 W FM 564, Mineola First United Methodist For all your insurance needs Dairy Queen County Road 2940, Golden 903-569-3117 406 E Lane St, Quitman 903 768-2258 Clark Dugger (903) 763-4127 Pastor Ed Lewis Jamestown Church of Christ Rev. Keefe Cropper Dunahoe Insurance of Mineola Pilgrim Rest #2 Baptist Church 22022 FM1253, Mineola Liberty Methodist 205 County Road 2376, Golden (903) 569-0516 E. Goode St./Hwy. 154, Quitman Agency 903-768-2653 Mineola Church of Christ (903) 967-7691 903·569·5454 Pastor Craig Kearby 1621 N. Pacific, Mineola Rev. Keefe Cropper 903- 569-5571 617 N. Broad • 903-569-6912 BIBLE INDEPENDENT Southside Church of Christ NON-DENOMINATIONAL Golden Bible Church 527 Read St., Mineola Church on the Rock CR 2290, Golden 903- 569-6812 302 S Main St, Quitman Kenneth L. Williams CPA (903) 768-2700 Malcolm Duncan (903) 763-4588 Autumn Wind Assisted David Jackson 308 N. Main • Quitman CHURCH OF CHRIST EPISCOPAL Country Fellowship Golden Church of Christ St. Dunstan’s Episcopal of Wood County Living of Winnsboro 903-763-4366 FM Rd. 779, Golden 800 N. Johnson, Mineola 709 Oakwood Dr • Quitman 903-768-2712 903- 569-2478 Andrew McQueen We support our local community James Stringer The Rev. Thomas A. Pantle Living Water Fellowship 903-342-3388 2574 FM2088, Quitman METHODIST JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES (903) 967-2000 Golden United Methodist Jehovah’s Witnesses David Hartley 658 FM 1799, Golden Hwy. 69 South, Mineola Wood County Cowboy Church 903-768-2268 903-569-6370 3435 FM 2088, Quitman Pastor Jim Pickens 903-535-9155 METHODIST/ CHRISTIAN Chase Pope EPISCOPAL Family owned business for more than 60 continuous years Hawkins East Chapel CME Church PENTECOSTAL UNITED 1238 N Pacific St • Mineola, TX ASSEMBLY OF GOD 723 South Pacific, Mineola Victory Fellowship First Assembly of God 903-569-3624 United Pentecostal Church 903 569-5432 102 Hams St., Hawkins Pastor - Leonard Spurling 1600 N. State Hwy. 37, Quitman www.mineolaandcantoneyecare.com 903-769-3835 (903) 967-2628 MINEOLA • 903-569-5437 Pastor Don Majors METHODIST Pastor Keith Clark Packagers of Dried Beans, 1st United Methodist Church Peas, Rice, Popcorn, BAPTIST 612 N Newsom St, Mineola Sulphur Springs Household Aluminum Liberty Baptist 569-5426 LUTHERAN 288 CR 3650, Hawkins Rev. Paul Thomasson Our Savior Lutheran Foil & Plastic Wrap 903-769-2250 Smith Chapel Methodist 1000 Texas St, Sulphur Springs Pastor Bob Sexton 670 FM 1804, Mineola (903) 885-5787 903-569-9187 Timothy Eden 322 Freeman LUTHERAN Pastor Jim Pickens 903-569-2636 Trinity Lutheran Church Johnson Chapel Methodist Winnsboro 3718 FM 2869 • Hawkins 224 Elliott, Mineola BAPTIST 903-763-4711 • www.coventryfinancialtexas.com 903-769-4065 903-569-9536 Cartwright Baptist Kyle Kirk Pastor Clara Gilbert 267 CR 4896, Winnsboro 903-967-2818 Keepit Mini Storage PENTECOSTAL NAZARENE Pastor: Bro. Cody Mize Kelly Drug Pine Mills Pentecostal Church First Church of the Nazarene Crossroads Baptist Hwy. 69N (Next to KMOO) Hwy. 14, Hawkins 503 N. Line, Mineola 1314 CR 4870, Winnsboro Corner of Hwy. 69 & 80 | 569-3882 903-857-2527 903-569-3057 Pastor Terry Bolton 903-569-0400 Pastor M.D. Thornhill Rev. Randy Larpenteur. East Point Baptist Keypad Entry - 5’x10’ to 10’x30’ Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 5029 FM 2088, Winnsboro Locally Owned Holly Lake NON-DENOMINATIONAL Bro. James Scott Climate Control Units Available FREE DELIVERY CATHOLIC Bethel Worship Center Perryville Baptist Church lOXlO & 10X20 Holy Spirit Catholic Church 2973 St. Hwy 80 E., Mineola 9429 E. FM 851, Winnsboro 1612 S. 2869, Holly Lake 903-569-8708 903-725-7729 Rev. Michael T. Snyder Rev. Kenneth Teo Little Hope Baptist Church Boddie Roofing 903-769-3235 Church of the Lakes CR 3990 and CR 3984, Winnsboro at Enchanted Lakes 430-502-5855 SUPPORT OUR AREA Composition - Torchdown - Metal Mineola 22410 County Rd 455, Mineola Pastor James Young Jr. ASSEMBLY OF GOD (903) 569-5101 Sharon Baptist Residential • Free Estimates First Assembly of God Holy Ghost Central Church 176 CR 4890, Winnsboro CHURCHES WITH AN AD 1917 N US Hwy 69 Hwy. 69-10 N of Mineola 903-629-7202 (903) 569-9882 903-768-2262 Perry Shirley 903-850-4642 Pastor Jerry Williams Pastor Rick Childers IN THIS LOCATION Iglesia Primera Mineola Christian Fellowship CATHOLIC Asamblea de Dios 2207 W US Hwy 80, Mineola St. Ann’s Catholic 511 N. Second, Mineola (903) 569-8884 1010 W. FM 515, Winnsboro WOOD COUNTY 903-569-5537 Safe Harbor Prophetic Ministries 903-629-7889 5411 Hwy 37, Mineola Mani Mathai ASPHALT BAPTIST 569-8388 Calvary Baptist Church Pastors: Andy & Irene Madding CHRISTIAN 779 FM 49, Mineola Spur on Ministries Central Christian Church 2124 County Road 2670 (903) 768-2313 2670 S. State Hwy 37, Mineola 110 Sage St., Winnsboro Pastor Donald Masters 863-697-0469 903-342-5883 Central Baptist Church Pastor Mike Fletcher F. Kevin Hollowell 903.569.1833 602 N Line St, Mineola (903) 569-3203 PENTECOSTAL UNITED METHODIST First Baptist Church New Life Pentecostal Perryville Methodist Church Blessed are the 204 N Johnson St, Mineola 201 W F M Rd 564, Mineola FM 852, Perryville DOW AUTOPLEX (903) 569-3873 903-569-5750 8 Miles SE of Winnsboro meek, for they Interim Pastor Dr. Lynn Eckeberger. Pastor David Bethel Glenda Mendoza Full Service GM Dealer Freedom Baptist Church Sales Mon.-Fri. 8 - 6 Sat. 9 - 5 155 CR 2201, Mineola SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST PRESBYTERIAN will inherit the land. 903-638-8555 Seventh Day Adventist First Presbyterian 1313 Hwy. 69 S - Mineola Pastor Al Dusek 1904 Old Tyler Hwy., Mineola 302 S Chestnut St, Winnsboro Matthew 5:5 Hainesville Baptist Church 903-569-6930 (903) 342-3011 903-569-2621 3368 FM 49, Mineola Pastor Richard Rose Rev. Dr. Julie Adkins 903 569-3212 Pastor Terry Davis Quitman Yantis Compliments of BAILEY’S ACE Harvest Acres Baptist Church ASSEMBLY OF GOD BAPTIST 1062 W State Loop 564, Mineola First Assembly of God County Line Baptist 903-569-5351 909 E. Goode St., Quitman 6380 FM 2966, Yantis Kemp-Meek HARDWARE Pastor David W. Burcham 903-763-2901 903-383-2148 522 E. Broad 903.569.2911 Hubbard Chapel Baptist Church Pastor Ken Otwell Pastor Rodney Christ Manufacturing Co. Inc. Hwy. 778, Mineola Covenant Reformed Baptist Hours: Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 7 pm, Pastor: Rick Ellington BAPTIST FM 515 & 852, Yantis Mineola, Tx. Sat 8 am - 6 pm • Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm Legacy Baptist Fellowship Clover Hill Baptist Pastor Tony Jackson “Strong churches make strong communities” 415 W. McDonald, Mineola FM 69, Quitman First Baptist, Yantis 903-316-0552 903-967-7440 100 Church St., Yantis Macedonia Missionary Baptist Pastor Earl Kernes 903-383-2393 1555 County Road 3875, Mineola Ebenezer Baptist Pastor Craig Vance SUPPORT OUR AREA (903) 769-5618 FM 14, Quitman White Oak Baptist Blessed are those who Pastor Thomas Ricks 903-967-2848 116 PR5922, Yantis Mt. Enterprise Baptist Church Pastor John Skelton (903) 383-2310 CHURCHES WITH AN AD 3331 S St. Hwy. 37, Mineola Pastor Jimmy Rogers fear the Lord (903) 569-2124 IN THIS LOCATION Jonathan Allenw Psalm 128 As they were leaving the boat, people immediately recognized him. They scurried about the surrounding country and began to bring in the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was. Whatever villages or towns or countryside he entered, they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged him that they might touch only the tassel on his cloak; and as many as touched it were healed. Mark 6:54-56 Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, March 28, 2018 11A Obituaries

WINSTON BURNS and Irene Lewers. VIOLA SMITH moved to Mineola in 1956 where they 1920-2018 He was a drywall 1924-2018 raised their family. She was a Baptist. WINNSBORO - contractor and a MINEOLA – A She was preceded in death by her A graveside service lifelong resident of funeral service for husband of 58 years, Elvie Smith; son, for Winston Burns, Alba. Viola Smith, 93 of Edward Smith; sisters, Vera Wilmoth, 97, of Winnsboro He was preced- Mineola was held Mary Adkins and Freda McDowell was held March ed in death by his Saturday, March and two brothers, Charlie Kimmey and 23 at Laurel Land wife, Terry Lewers, 24 at Beaty Funeral Frank Kimmey. Memorial Park in and his father. Chapel in Mineola Survivors include daughters Alma Fort Worth with Survivors in- with Mike Sullivan Hackenberger of Palmer, Arkansas Ken Goodson offi - clude his mother, offi ciating. and Iris Henderson of Mineola; son, ciating. Irene Lewers of Alba; daughters, Sta- Burial followed at Providence Ceme- James Smith of Mineola; one sister, Mr. Burns died March 20, 2018. He cey Campbell, Alba, Charly Lewers, tery in the Providence Community. Frankie Armstrong of Providence was born May 12, 1920 in Fort Worth Alba; son, David Lewers, Alba; sisters, Mrs. Smith died March 21, 2018 . She and one brother, Harvey Kimmey of to Solomon and Ollie Burns. He was Glenda Ross, Sulphur Springs, Debo- was born July 28, 1924, in Kirbyville, Grand Saline; nine grandchildren, a sergeant in the U.S. Army during rah Smith, Alba and Martha Henley, Texas to the late Harvey and Nora 11 great-grandchildren and four World War II, and later worked as a Talco; girlfriend Sherry Crutchfi eld of Kimmey. She and her late husband great-great-grandchildren. machine tool repairman for Lockheed Alba; 11 grandchildren and extended Martin. relatives. He was preceded in death by his par- In lieu of fl owers contributions may ents; his wife, Judith Burns and two be made to Hospice of East Texas in brothers and three sisters. Tyler. Surviving him is his son, Walter Burns of Winnsboro, and numerous JOHN HAYWOOD grandchildren, great-grandchildren LUMPKINS, JR. and extended family. 1954-2018 EMOR Y – A me- PHILLIP DALE morial service for 1947-2018 John “Litt le John” QUITMAN - A memorial service for Haywood Lump- Phillip Dale, 71, Quitman was held kins, Jr., 63 of Em- Hainesville Baptist Church Women’s Ministries March 22 with Earl Kernes offi ciating. ory is scheduled Mr. Dale died March 19, 2018. He for Saturday, April was born March 13, 1947, in Dallas to 7, 2018, at Miracle Paschal and Bernice Dale. He was an Faith Baptist Church, Emory at 11 a.m. SPRING LUNCHEON iron worker. with the family directing. He was preceded in death by his Mr. Lumpkins died March 17, 2018 Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. mother and father. at his residence in Emory. He was born Survivors include two brothers, Wen- May 18, 1954, in Slayton to John, Sr. and dell Dale of Quitman and Eugene Dale LaRue Lumpkins. He grew up in Rains Nancy Lindley Murphy will lead the music, of Dallas; numerous extended family. County and was a member of Miracle In lieu of fl owers the family asks that Faith Baptist Church. He raised and Patty Lane will be our guest speaker. donations be made to Alzheimer re- sold plants and produce, owned and Great Lunch, lots of door prizes and a fun filled day search. operated Litt le John’s Plants and Pro- duce and owned J&J Firewood. serving our Lord!!! EDWARD LEWERS He was preceded in death by his par- 1956-2018 ents and his brother, Charles Henry Tickets are $15.00 ALBA – A memorial service for Ed- Lumpkins. ward “Stack” Lewers, 61 of Alba will Survivors include his wife, Joan Contact Lynda 903-312-4202, Becky, 903-594-8134 be held Wednesday, March 28 at 2 p.m. Lumpkins of Emory; stepson, Alex at Amazing Grace Fellowship Church Thomas, Sr., of Channelview; sisters in Alba with Byron George offi ciating. Annett e Caves of Emory and Martha Mr. Lewers died March 24, 2018, in Williams of Alba; three grandchildren, Tyler. He was born September 25, 1956 nieces and nephews and other numer- in Chatt anooga, Tennessee to Louis ous other relatives and friends.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS DATED the 23rd day of March, 75783, Wood County, Texas. OF TEXAS, AS PROPERTY OF RUARY 3, 1988 AS INSTRU- House for Rent Notice is hereby given that 2018 All persons interested in said es- SHARONDA LYNN ROSE AND MENT NO. 057850, DEED original Letters Testamentary for Marla Bridwell, Independent tate are hereby cited to appear SHARONDA LYNN ROSE D/B/A RECORDS, WOOD COUNTY, the Estate of Billy Ray Pend- Executrix before said Honorable Court at, JUST FOR U CONSULTING TO TEXAS, FROM VICTOR RUS- 3 BEDROOM, 1BA: no pets, ley, Deceased, were issued on Estate of Harold Bridwell, said above mentioned time and WIT: TRACT I: NO PHYSICAL SELL TO JAMES FORRISTER Hainesville. $750 month, $700 March 12, 2018 under Docket Deceased SODFHE\¿OLQJDZULWWHQDQVZHU ADDRESS, NO PHYSICAL AND WIFE, PHYLISS FOR- deposit. 903-258-2486. Number 13,250, pending in the contesting such application CITY, TX NO ZIP CODE; TAX ID RISTER Application has been HOUSE FOR RENT: 3BR, 3 full County Court of Wood County, should they desire to do so. # 29397 (the “Property”); legally AND ON THE 1ST DAY OF baths, large living area, 2 car Texas, to: Paul Hawkins. made with the Texas If this citation is not served described as: LOT 142, SEC- MAY, 2018, BEING THE FIRST garage, CH/A. Fully furnished or All persons having claims Alcoholic Beverage within 90 days after the date of TION 4, PART 2, HOLLY LAKE TUESDAY OF SAID MONTH unfurnished. 903-593-8892 against this Estate which is its issuance, it shall be returned RANCH SUBDIVISION, A SUB- BETWEEN THE HOURS OF currently being administered are Commission for a Wine unserved. DIVISION IN WOOD COUNTY, 10:00 AM AND 4:00 PM ON 3BR 2BA Mobile Home for rent required to present them to the and Beer Retailer’s GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE SAID DAY, AT THE FRONT in Clear Lakes. No Pets Allowed. undersigned within the time and Off-Premise Permit by 6($/2)6$,'&2857DWRI¿FH MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RE- DOOR ON THE EAST SIDE 903-850-3570 in the manner prescribed by law. Fred’s Stores of Ten- in Quitman, Texas, this the 14th CORDED IN VOLUME 5, PAGE OF THE WOOD COUNTY HOUSE FOR RENT: 3BR, 3 full c/o Bradley S. Campbell day of March, 2018. 29 & 32, PLAT RECORDS OF COURTHOUSE, I WILL OF- baths, large living area, 2 car Attorney at Law nessee, Inc. dba Fred’s KELLEY PRICE, County Clerk WOOD COUNTY, TEXAS. T FER FOR SALE AND SELL AT Store #1883, to be locat- garage, CH/A. Fully furnished 228 W. Broad Street Wood County, Texas RACT II: 8296 PEACHTREE PUBLIC AUCTION, FOR CASH, or unfurnished, 416 Mcwhorter, Mineola, Texas 75773 ed at 850 N. Beaulah St., By: Dachelle Haggerty, Deputy LANE, HAWKINS, TX 75765; ALL THE RIGHT, TITLE, AND Mineola. 903-593-8892 DATED the 19th day of March, TAX ID #30878 (the “Property”); INTEREST OF THE ABOVE- Hawkins, Wood County, SHERIFF’S SALE 2018 legally described as: LOT 296, NAMED DEFENDANT(S), WOOD COUNTY SHERIFF’S 2I¿FH6SDFHIRU5HQW Bradley S. Campbell 7H[DV2I¿FHUVRIVDLG SECTION 8, HOLLY LAKE IN AND TO SAID ABOVE OFFICE Attorney for Paul Hawkins corporation are Michael RANCH, A SUBDIVISION IN DESCRIBED PROPERTY, NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL State Bar No.: 03694040 K. Bloom - Chief Execu- WOOD COUNTY, TEXAS, AC- AS PROVIDED FOR BY THE 6TXDUHIRRWRI¿FHVSDFH ESTATE 228 W. Broad Street CORDING TO THE MAP OR TEXAS PROPERTY TAX for rent. Includes reception WLYH2I¿FHU-RVHSK0 THE STATE OF TEXAS Mineola, Texas 75773 PLAT THEREOF RECORDED CODE. THIS SALE WILL BE DUHDVHSDUDWHRI¿FHVEDWK COUNTY OF WOOD Telephone: (903) 569-0000 Anto – Chief Financial IN VOLUME 8, PAGE 4, CONDUCTED TO SATISFY kitchen & dining area, large stor- BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF Facsimile: (903) 569-1122 2I¿FHUDQG5RQDOG7 PLAT RECORDS OF WOOD THE JUDGMENT FOR DELIN- age area, ample parking. $1200 SALE IN TAX SUITS ISSUED Email: [email protected] Kay – Vice President & COUNTY, TEXAS. QUENT PROPERTY TAXES, per month. Call 903-569-9384. on the 14TH DAY OF MARCH, TRACT III: 434 W FRONT, ACCRUED Quitman Cemetery Association Treasurer. 2018 OUT OF THE HONOR- HAWKINS, TX 75765; TAX PENALTIES, INTERESTS AND Employment annual meeting, April 12th at ABLE 402nd DISTRICT COURT CITATION BY PUBLICATION ID #40880 (the “Property”); ATTORNEY’S FEES DUE ON 6 pm at Farm Bureau meeting OF WOOD COUNTY, TEXAS, THE STATE OF TEXAS legally described as: ALL THAT THE PROPERTIES DE- TOW TRUCK DRIVER: needed. room. For more information con- ON A JUDGMENT RENDERED COUNTY OF WOOD CERTAIN LOT, TRACT OR SCRIBED HEREIN, AND FOR CDL not required. Call 903-569- tact Ben Cathey 903-850-2615. IN SAID COURT ON THE 28th TO:ALL OF THE UNKNOWN PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED ALL COSTS OF COURT AND 6060 or come by at 1200 North Everyone invited will be electing DAY OF APRIL, 2017, IN FA- HEIRS AND ALL PERSONS IN THE GEORGE BREWER SALE. I DO HEREBY VERIFY U.S. Hwy. 69 in Mineola. Must new board members. VOR OF PROPEL FINANCIAL INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 41, THAT TRUE AND CORRECT be at least 25 years old. SERVICES, LLC, AS AGENT NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF RUSSELL DON BAINS, WOOD COUNTY, TEXAS, AND COPIES OF THE FOREGOING AND ATTORNEY IN FACT VISITING ANGELS now hiring Notice is hereby given that DECEASED, Cause No. 13,281, BEING A PART OF LOT 16 NOTICE OF TAX SALE HAVE FOR PROPEL FUNDING NA- caregivers. Call 903-630-7846 original Letters Testamentary for in County Court in and for Wood AND LOT 17 OF THE RUS- BEEN DELIVERED BY UNITED TIONAL 1, LLC AND AGAINST the Estate of Harold Bridwell, County, Texas. SELL ADDITION TO THE STATES CERTIFIED MAIL, RE- SHARONDA LYNN ROSE AND -REV:DQWHG Deceased, were issued on Jessica Bains, applicant in the CITY OF HAWKINS, A PLAT TURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, SHARONDA LYNN ROSE D/B/A the 15th day of March, 2018, above numbered and entitled OF SAID ADDITION BEING AND BY REGULAR MAIL, TO JUST FOR U CONSULTING under in Cause No. 13,257, FDVH¿OHGRQWKHWKGD\RI OF RECORD IN VOLUME 1, EACH OF THE DEFENDANTS EXPERIENCED PRIVATE IN THE CASE OF PROPEL pending in the County Court of March, 2018, an APPLICATION PAGE 34, PLAT RECORDS, NAMED IN THE ABOVE NUM- CARE GIVER available to work, FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, Wood County, Texas, to: Marla TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP of WOOD COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BERED AND STYLED CAUSE. references available. For more AS AGENT AND ATTORNEY IN Bridwell. the said estate and requests the BEING ALL OF THAT CERTAIN DATED AT QUITMAN, TEXAS information FACT FOR PROPEL FUND- All persons having claims said Court enter its judgment TRACT DESCRIBED IN A THIS 20TH DAY OF MARCH, 903-878-7447. ING NATIONAL 1, LLC VS. against this Estate which is declaring names of the heirs of DEED FROM H.A. GREEN AND 2018. SHARONDA LYNN ROSE AND currently being administered are Decedent and their respective WIFE MILDRED GREEN TO THOMAS CASTLOO, SHERIFF SHARONDA LYNN ROSE D/B/A required to present them to the shares and interest in Dece- R.F. SPRINGFELLOW DATED WOOD COUNTY, TEXAS JUST FOR U CONSULTING, undersigned within the time and dent’s property. JANUARY 2, 1962, AS SHOWN BY: DEPUTY BONNIE SEPUL- ET AL CAUSE NUMBER T-3985 in the manner prescribed by law. Said application will be heard at OF RECORD IN VOLUME 490, VADO IN SAID COURT, I DID ON Direct claims to the following: DPRQWKH¿UVW0RQGD\ PAGE 26, DEED RECORDS, WOOD COUNTY SHERIFF’S THE 16TH DAY OF MARCH, Mrs. Marla Bridwell, Indepen- next after the expiration of ten WOOD COUNTY, TEXAS; AND OFFICE 2018, AT 9:00 O’CLOCK AM., dent Executrix (10) days from the date of BEING MORE PARTICULARLY P.O. BOX 307 LEVY UPON THE FOLLOW- Of the Estate of Harold Bridwell, publication of this citation, at the DESCRIBED BY METES AND QUITMAN, TX 75783 ING DESCRIBED TRACTS OR Deceased County Court in and for Wood BOUNDS IN WARRANTY (903) 763-2201 PHONE PARCELS OF LAND IN THE P.O. Box 615 County, Texas, Courthouse, One DEED DATED JANUARY 27, COUNTY OF WOOD, STATE Alba, Texas 75410 Main Street, Quitman, Texas 1988 AND RECORDED FEB- List it! Sell it! 12A Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, March 28, 2018 special day of fun

Alayla Grooms enjoys visiting with one of the clowns (Martha Scroggins) at Friday’s Special Olympics held at Quitman High School. RIGHT: Faith Rodriguez Flores does a great job in the wheelchair obstacle course. BELOW: The Wood County Warriors Special Olympics team marches in place for opening ceremonies at Friday’s big track event at Quitman High School. (Monitor photos by Larry Tucker)

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QUITMAN Under new TIRE & LUBE management 616 East Goode Street • Quitman, Texas Open Monday - Friday, 8 to 5 • Saturday 8 to 1 Wood County Section B MONITOR Wednesday, March 28, 2018 www.woodcountymonitor.com SPORTS Quitman athletes honored By LARRY TUCKER [email protected]

Ten Quitman Bulldogs received post-season honors for the District 12-AAA basketball season. Sophomore Jace Reid was named to the Second Team All-District squad with teammates Junior Josh Medlin, and Sopho- more Trey Berry while Senior Garrett Peek was named as an Honorable Mention. Nine Bulldogs were awarded Academic All-District honors including Peek, Medlin and Reid along with Senior A.J. Dunn, Senior Garrett Taylor, Sophomore Ben Burroughs, Sophomore Riley Flanagan, Freshman Aiden Corrior and Freshman Kalen Wilkerson.

Quitman Bulldogs making All District and Academic All District were (from left): Jace Reid, Garrett Peek, Josh Medlin, Rylie Flanagan, A.J. Dunn, Kalen Wilkerson, Aiden Corrior, Garrett Taylor, Trey Berry and Ben Burroughs. (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker)

Quitman loses Quitman girls defeated by Edgewood By LARRY TUCKER ed two more runs in the third tight one, 2-1, [email protected] inning and another three in the top of the fi fth inning to take the to Mt. Vernon The Edgewood Lady Bulldogs game by the 10-run mercy rule. scored early and often on their Shelby Hayes took the loss on By LARRY TUCKER way to a 15-1 district win over the mound for Quitman. Edge- [email protected] Quitman Friday. Edgewood wood had nine hits compared scored 10 runs in the top of the to fi ve hits for Quitman. Lind- The Quitman Bulldogs fi rst inning before Quitman even sey Hornaday had two hits for played an excellent game got the chance to bat. Quitman while Hayes had a dou- Saturday before falling 2-1 Quitman’s lone score came in ble and Madalyn Spears added to Mt. Vernon. Senior A.J. the bott om of the fi fth inning a single for the Lady Bulldogs. Dunn had a great outing on Quitman committ ed eight errors the mound holding the Ti- when Kendal Wiley blasted a gers to just three hits, strik- solo home run. Edgewood add- during the contest. ing out three and walking Quitman ended the fi rst half three. The close loss came of play with a district record of Shelby Hayes fires a pitch in Quitman’s after a Friday disaster when 2-4. This week Quitman goes to game against Edgewood Friday evening. Kemp Friday and fi rst pitch is set See BULLDOGS, Page 4B (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker) for 6 p.m.

Jackets dominate, 11-1, in victory over Arp Tigers By QUINTON LILLEY [email protected]

The Mineola Yellowjackets baseball team continued their strong performances this season with an 11-1 win over the Arp Tigers Friday evening at home. The Jackets’ off ense was clicking on all cylinders as they scored two runs in the fi rst inning then scored fi ve run in the second inning after loading the bases. In the third inning the Jackets scored three more runs giving them a 10-0 lead that ulti- mately proved to be the diff erence in the game. See JACKETS, Page 2B Alba-Golden’s Kayli Covey (23) beats Mineola’s Breanna Wilmoth to second base after receiving a throw from Lauren Crump (2) in the third inning against Mineola Friday afternoon. (Monitor photo by Quinton Lilley) Mineola rallies late to beat Lady Panthers By QUINTON LILLEY unanswered runs to win torically been one of the ing up seven hits and no [email protected] 5-1 over the Alba-Gold- best rivalries in Wood walks while throwing 25 en Lady Panthers taking County for softball. fi rst-pitch strikes. In a match up that saw a strong-hold position However this batt le The Mineola off ense the two top teams in the on fi rst place. was won on the mound was led by Alyssa Lank- district face off it was a Fans for both teams by Mineola’s Anna ford, Kiley Banks, and 1-1 tie heading in to the were in full force at Al- Westberry who pitched Kaitlyn Burell as the trio fi nal two innings Friday ba-Golden’s softball a complete game going each had two hit a piece. Mineola’s Cody Ford (5) throws a pitch during the second inning afternoon as the Mineola fi eld to cheer on their seven innings striking Banks also had an RBI, against Arp. (Monitor photo by Quinton Lilley) Lady Jackets scored four squads in what has his- out seven batt ers, giv- while Isabella Tresca and Westberry also added an RBI respectively. The Mineola off ense which was somewhat See LADY JACKETS, Page 2B SELECT THEATER Mineola 569-23009 THE SONG YOU KNOW. THE STORY YOU DON'T.

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By QUINTON LILLEY third inning and four runs in the fi fth inning. The Shelby Hayes got the start for the Lady Bulldogs [email protected] Lady Jackets combined for 16 hits on the game. as she pitched four innings striking out four batt ers Anna Westberry got the start for the Jackets as while throwing 17 fi rst-pitch strikes. The Mineola Lady Jackets sprinted out to a 5-0 lead she pitched two innings striking out four Quitman The Lady Jackets will be on a bye Friday and will in the fi rst frame as they beat the Quitman Lady Bull- batt ers. Claudia Barriga relieved Westberry as she play their next game at home against Edgewood dogs 13-0 last Tuesday evening in front of about 100 earned one strikeout while throwing eight fi rst-pitch Tuesday at 6 p.m. As of last Tuesday the Lady Jack- fans in Mineola. strikes. ets had an 8-3 overall record and were 5-0 in district After blanking the Lady Bulldogs in the fi rst frame The Lady Jackets’ off ense was led by Alyssa Lank- giving them sole possession of fi rst place. the Lady Jackets laid down three consecutive bunts ford, Kaitlyn Burrell and Kiley Banks who each had Quitman’s next game will be Thursday on the road including two stolen bases as Mineola earned an ear- three hits. Burrell, Banks and Caidyn Anderson each at Kemp High School. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. As ly lead that Quitman couldn’t overcome. had two RBI. of last Tuesday the Lady Bulldogs had a 5-8 overall After taking a 5-0 lead in the fi rst frame the Lady For Quitman their off ense struggled to get going record to go along with a 2-3 record in district good Jackets scored a run in the second, three runs in the off ensively as Mineola pitchers gave up only one hit. enough for fi fth place.

Mineola’s Isabella Tresca (10) hit a deep fly ball that brings in a run during the first inning against Quitman last Tuesday evening.

(Monitor photo by Quinton Lilley)

ers walked two times. Jackets Ford got the start on the mound as he pitched From page 1B fi ve innings, striking out a game-high six batt ers, Cole Castleberry led the throwing 15 fi rst-pitch Jackets with three hits, strikes. Cody Ford also had a sol- The Jackets are now 8-5 id day at the plate bring- on the season and will ing in a team-high three look to begin their dis- RBI. Cameron Wise also trict schedule this week. added a walk and an RBI. The Jackets’ fi rst district River Simonek added two hits, while Dalton Rodg- game was Tuesday on the road at Eustace after Mineola’s Preston Lankford (10) press time. They will face hits a pitch during the second in- Eustace again tomorrow ning against Arp. (Monitor photo by (Thursday) at 6 p.m. in Quinton Lilley) Mineola.

pitched fi ve innings while throwing 19 fi rst-pitch strikes. The A-G off ense col- Lady Jackets lectively earned seven hits throughout From page 1B the game but could only muster one run scored in the fi fth inning. sluggish to begin the game kicked in The Lady Jackets will be on a bye to high gear in the fi nal two innings this Friday and will return to action as the Lady Jackets took a 2-1 lead in Tuesday at home against Edgewood. the sixth inning before scoring three First pitch is set for 6 p.m. insurance runs in the seventh to seal The Lady Panthers next game will be their victory. Thursday on the road against Grand For Alba-Golden Bralee Litt lejohn Saline. First Pitch is set for 5 p.m. ALLBUILDINGS.NET

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By LARRY TUCKER implemented pitch count Yantis led 6-1 after [email protected] restrictions on high three innings and 10-5 school pitchers and this after four innings. The The Yantis Owls fell to new scoreboard allows Owls scored three more the Cumby Trojans 13- us to track the number of in the bott om of the fi fth 10 Friday afternoon. The pitches that a pitcher has inning and putt ing the Owls took an early 5-0 thrown. It is a state of the game away by the 10- lead in the top of the fi rst art scoreboard.” run mercy rule with two inning but the Trojans The Yantis Owls more sixth inning runs came back with fi ve of opened district play with for the 15-5 win. their own in the bott om a 15-5 victory over Fruit- Back in action March of the inning to tie the vale March 13. Senior 20, the Owls took a 19-2 game at 5-5. slugger Bradley Pott s drubbing from district Yantis got two more blasted Bobcat pitching favorite North Hopkins. in the third inning tak- for four hits including a The Owls fell behind 9-0 ing a 7-5 lead. Cumby pair of singles, a double after just one inning and came back with one run and a triple knocking 15-0 after two frames. in the fourth making it a in four runs leading the North Hopkins added 7-6 contest. Cumby lat- Owls’ 14-hit att ack. Pott s four more runs in the er scored seven runs in also took the win on the bott om of the third with the bott om of the sixth mound for Yantis tossing the Owls gett ing two inning. The Owls fought six innings, giving up runs in the top of the back with three runs in nine hits and striking out fourth inning to make the top of the seventh six batt ers. the fi nal score 19-2. The inning, but it was not Leadoff batt er Dallas Panthers pounded out 18 enough as Cumby hung Scott was a terror on the hits and North Hopkins on for a 13-10 district base paths running for pitchers struck out nine win. six stolen bases, while Owl batt ers. Jeff rey Dal- For Yantis, Josh More- scoring fi ve runs and go- ton and Josh Moreland The Yantis Owls are pictured here with the new scoreboard donated by the local banking facility. Shown are land and Dallas Scott let ing 2-2 at the plate. As a got the Owl’s only base kneeling from left to right Carlos Lopez, Brian Kennedy, Landon Marler and Cooper Peavler; standing, from the off ense with two hits team, the Owls stole 19 hits in the game. left to right, City National Bank representative Dusty Sheffield, Yantis High School Principal Buddy Winstead, bases in the game. Tuck- The Owls will host Yantis Head Baseball Coach Jerry Burton, Brandon Landers, Dallas Scott, Josh Moreland, Jeffery Dalton, Coach each. The Owls banged er Ewalt added a three- Saltillo this Friday at 6 Mike McMinn and Yantis Superintendent Tracey Helfferich. Not available for the photo were Keith Kenemore, out nine hits in the game Tucker Ewalt and Bradley Potts who were at UIL competition. (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker to Cumby’s 11 hits. hit game for Yantis. p.m. Yantis is at home Fri- day against Saltillo with the fi rst pitch coming at Mineola Country Club 6 p.m. Lake Fork Weekly Fishing Report Earlier in the week the (March 18-24) Owls received a new SENIOR GOLF REPORT baseball scoreboard do- The Mineola Country Kevin Valentine, Darrell nated by City National Club’s weekly Senior Smith, Carlis Yelverton By JOHN MORRIS you catch one you will of water on sandy fl ats in Bank. “I want to thank Golf Scramble Thursday and Curtis Sims, team catch several. the back of creeks. City National Bank and resulted in a three-way number three was Ken It was a warm windy The white bass bite was The catfi sh bite is pick- Dusty Sheffi eld of the tie for fi rst place. Team Mullins, Bill Stone, Don week here at Lake Fork. also very good this week. ing up. Cut-bait worked Yantis Branch, for their number one was Elroy Hinesly and Hersel Fry. The water temperatures You can catch them on the best in 12 to 16 feet of generous donation of a Doggett , John Merlino, Players whose shots are in the mid 60s and the Bubba’s Bait white with water around creek chan- new scoreboard for our Darby Downard and were closest to the pin water clarity is stained. an orange tail crappie nel bends. baseball fi eld,” Yantis Robert Tullis with a 58 for included #5 Gary Odom, The bass fi shing is tipped with a minnow. The bass spawn is here. Athletic Director Mike 13 under par, team num- #9 Rod Waggoner and picking up as the water They are in four to six feet Have a safe fi shing week. 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