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By DORIS NEWMAN Community Center and Holly Lake saying, “What we wanted to do is get er talked about “the elephant in the [email protected] Ranch on June 28 at Holly Lake Fire out in front of it” and to share informa- room,” referring to the Jason Walters Department. tion “on issues before they have time to murder trial in the death of Chris Grif- Approximately 100 people fi lled the Mineola Mayor Kevin White thanked fester.” fi n. Mr. Griffi n’s father, James, and his Council Chambers at Mineola City them for holding the meeting and as- “Everybody in this room is my boss,” pastor, Rev. Demethrius Boyd, were Hall for a Town Hall meeting held by sisting democracy in action. State Rep- he said. The judge touched on the top- seated on the front row of the audience. District Judge Jeff Fletcher and Wood resentative Cole Hefner, as well as a ic of voter apathy and he said while “It’s something that should have been County Sheriff Tom Castloo Thursday number of county, city and chamber of voting in federal and state elections is resolved long ago,” Fletcher said. “A lot evening. commerce offi cials were among those good, citizens can have a big impact on of folks feel like there’s a star chamber The meeting was the second of six who att ended. Deputies were stationed their community by taking part in local thing going on the courthouse,” but he with the fi rst held in Winnsboro. Meet- at the doors of the room and inside the elections. He also talked about the im- said that is not the case. He explained ings will be in Yantis on June 19 at the chamber. portance of good people serving on ju- that law enforcement puts together a Yantis Community Center ; at Lake Fletcher took the podium fi rst and ries, noting our country’s system could case based on probable cause, it goes Fork on June 21 at Land’s End Pavilion; said that he has become aware that “an not go on if people did not do so. Hawkins on June 26 at the Hawkins abundance of misinformation” occurs, Not long into the meeting Fletch- See TOWN HALL, Page 2A Annual children’s fishing tournament lures more than 400 to Lake Fork By LARRY TUCKER [email protected]

Over 400 youth anglers were on hand for the annual “Hooked on Fishing, Not Drugs” chil- dren’s fi shing tournament held the fi rst Saturday in June. The number of entries doubled last year’s 207 youngsters. Prizes ranged from bicycles to electronic devices. Wood County Sheriff Tom Castloo was pleased with the outcome. “Last year we had the bad weather and it kept our numbers down, but this year we had great weather and a huge turnout,” Castloo noted. “We appreciate all the parents, grandparents and other adults who came out and supported the kids.” Castloo believes the children’s tournament did more than just let them fi sh. “It’s a great thing to see kids get out here away from their telephones, televisions and other electronics. These kids learn how much fun it can be to be outdoors with their An elated Spencer Rye receives his high school diploma from Quitman School Board Member James Hicks at Friday’s graduation exercise. families and other kids,” Castloo added. “It’s SEE MORE PHOTOS, PAGE 10A. (Monitor photos by Larry Tucker) law enforcement community’s turn to show kids what it is like to be a kid again while having some fun competition and win some great prizes.” The tournament is sponsored each year by the QHS class of 2018 earns diplomas Wood County Sheriff ’s Offi ce, Texas Parks and Wildlife and the Sabine River Authority. The By LARRY TUCKER homecoming weekend has persevered through time or distance. Jacob [email protected] tournament was headquartered at the SRA facili- last October. Both were some extremely hard situ- and Stephen may not be ty just east of the Lake Fork Dam. quietly honored with an ations and have come out here today in the fl esh, Outside it was hot and empty chair and roses stronger because of those but I know with absolute humid, but inside Del- placed where they would situations. certainty their spirit will bert Ballard Memorial have been seated at grad- “We hurt together, we live on in each one of you Gym spirits were high as uation. cried together, and we for the rest of your life as 61 Quitman High School The guest speaker for leaned on each other. you go out into the world. seniors proudly walked the evening was Quit- Hardships have made Thank you class of 2018 across the stage during man Junior High School this class so close. We for your friendship, your the 2018 commencement Science instructor and have a bond that will exercises. the mother of Jacob never be broken through See QHS, Page 12A Valedictorian Lane Coats, Melissa Coats. “It Blalock and Salutatorian seems like just yesterday Molly Tanner each spoke I watched many of you Yantis Class of 2018 of their years at QHS while walk into your very fi rst member Bradley challenging classmates to classroom unsure of this Potts steps forward look to the future. The top whole school thing, a litt le in the processional two students also paid scared and not wanting at the school’s respects and spoke sol- your Mom or Dad to leave packed gym emn thoughts about two you,” Coats said. “Now, Saturday evening. fallen classmates, Jacob here we are as your high See Yantis and Coats and Stephen Love. school days come to an Alba-Golden gradu- Coats died unexpectedly end. Who knew four ation, Page 1B. Penelope Barerra admires her catch at the Wood County Youth while in the eighth grade years would fl y by? I (Monitor photo by Fishing Tournament Saturday morning at Lake Fork. SEE MORE and Love was killed in would also like to men- Larry Tucker) PHOTOS, PAGE 3A. (Monitor photos by Larry Tucker) an automobile accident tion how the class of 2018

‘This is the most This Week in Your special of our Neighborhood • St. Paul MBC Women’s patriotic holidays’ Deliverance Conference will be By LARRY TUCKER held Saturday at 10 a.m. There [email protected] will be food, drinks, local vendors and a silent auction. As patriotic music Registration is $10 and starts at played, over 100 people 9 a.m. The theme of the confer- gathered on Memorial ence is “Help Thou Mine Un- Day in solemn remem- belief.” Guest speakers include brance of the nation’s Evangelist Andrea Fields and fallen soldiers who gave Pastor Sharon Middlebrooks. the ultimate sacrifi ce for St. Paul is located at 304 Stone our country. Street. The Memorial Day ob- • The Blackwood Quartet servance took place at will be live in concert Friday the Veterans Memorial starting at 7:30 p.m. at the on the grounds of the Mineola Civic Center. Tickets county courthouse and can be purchased in advance at was organized by the the civic center for $15. Tickets Wood County Veteran’s at the door are $20 and VIP Committ ee. section tickets cost $25 each. After a welcome from Charles Oxford of the Hopkins County Military Coalition, Sulphur Springs, played “Taps” from the courthouse steps at last The civic center is located at See MEMORIAL, Page 2A Monday’s Memorial Day services in Quitman. (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker) 1150 North Newsom Street.

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fl ict between our states,” Att - Fletcher said in the past Letter to the Editor away explained. “Going into 10 years there had been an Memorial the 20th century the meaning Town Hall average of four jury trials To the editor, From page 1A of Memorial Day had been ex- From page 1A a year and last year, his Memorial Day is past and I want tended to honor all Americans fi rst year as judge, he pre- to thank all who served as we committ ee President Bobby who have died in service to to the district att orney’s sided over 19. “Only 28 remembered those we lost serving Grant, Army, an invocation by their country. Today we have offi ce and through the counties have tried more our country. I celebrated with my Rev. Ennis Freeman, Air Force, over three million Americans grand jury and eventu- this year,” he went on. grandkids from Colorado at Lake and the Pledge of Allegiance who have died in the defense of ally ends up in his court. The judge said the num- Holbrook on Sunday afternoon. led by John Schwing, Army, our freedom since the founding “It’s my understanding it ber of trials is directly at- The beach was more crowded than former Army Military Judge of our country at the American was ready to go very ear- tributed to the sheriff and I have ever seen it. I was shocked and Lieutenant Colonel Jim Revolution to today’s confl icts ly on,” he said. He contin- other law enforcement’s and saddened by the trash on the Att away was introduced as the in Iraq and Afghanistan.” ued that in criminal cases eff orts being put in. beach, and I literally witnessed speaker for the service. Att away believes this holiday the rights of not only vic- Several att endees three diff erent people tossing Att away explained why we is special. “To me, this is the tims and defendants have broached questions or empty beer cans and a glass bott le have Memorial Day. “Memo- most special of our patriotic to be observed, but also aired views on topics into the water. My grandchildren rial Day is a federal holiday holidays. What we are doing those of others involved from county roads to love swimming at the lake and look when we remember Americans today, gathering together on in the case. teaching young people forward to it every year. We are who died serving in the armed the courthouse lawn in rural He continued, “I want about the legal system to lucky to have access to this treasure. forces of our country under East Texas is special. We cele- to do it right. I agree it’s problems with juveniles Be respectful of others and your the fl ag of our great nation,” brate today as families, going taken too long. This case and Boyd spoke up ex- environment so we all may enjoy Att away noted. “It is an im- out to local cemeteries to dec- came about before I came pressing that he would our summers at the beach. portant day to all people here orate the graves of our loved in to offi ce.” The judge have liked for the district Pam Palmer in our country. This day gives ones by placing American fl ags stated his offi ce is in the att orney, Jim Wheeler, to us an opportunity to think there,” Att away added. “That process of streamlining have att ended the meet- about those who made the ul- activity takes place all over our trials. ing to answer some ques- Corrections timate sacrifi ce in the defense country and in foreign coun- He continued on the tions. As far as low voter of our country. We pay tribute tries also. Placing fl ags on the Walters case that “some- turnout mentioned by the Corrections must be one of those to them on this day for insuring graves of deceased veterans is thing came to light in late judge, he noted, he was things that comes in threes. The all the freedoms we enjoy day one of the most visible ways we April, early May” that guilty himself, but “I can caption under the Mineola grad- after day in this nation.” have to show our appreciation he couldn’t reveal but it tell you I won’t let it hap- uation hug last week incorrectly Att away gave a brief history of the sacrifi ce our veterans caused the decision that pen again.” identifi ed the person being hugged of the holiday of the holiday have made.” the DA could not go on As far as the problems as teacher Patt y Hawkins when, and it’s origin a few years af- After Att away’s speech, a fl ag with the case. The Texas with juveniles, both the in fact, that was Counselor Melisia ter the Civil War in 1868. “It ceremony was performed by Att orney General’s offi ce judge and sheriff talked Foster. Also the name line under started with the commemora- Grant and Major Jim Att away, now has the case and he about the lack of upbring- Quitman High School’s salutatorian tion of Union and Confederate son of the guest speaker. Rev. said that he forced the ing of children and habits photo was actually a tag for pro- soldiers who died in our Civil Freeman gave the benediction lawyers involved to give such as video games and duction that we overlooked remov- War. It was called Decoration and Charles Oxford, Army, of him a date for a trial. Oct. TV in lieu of working. ing. QHS’s salutatorian is Molly Day at the time. They would the Hopkins County Military 29 was given but there is Tanner. The Monitor regrets these decorate the fl ags of soldiers on Coalition played “Taps” end- a possibility it could occur Read full story online at errors. both sides of that terrible con- ing the service. sooner. www.woodcountymonitor.com WOOD COUNTY COMMUNITY CALENDAR 2nd FRIDAY ACOUSTICAL JAM - second Friday 6 - 9 6389 November and December because of holidays. QUITMAN CITY COUNCIL – third Thursday, 5:30 p.m.; p.m., Quitman Public Library, 202 E Goode St, Quitman FLORA MASONIC LODGE #119 - fi rst Tuesday at the MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER city hall. 903-975-5745 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. ALBA CITY COUNCIL - fi rst Monday, 6:30 p.m., City p.m., meeting 7:30 p.m. Study nights for members each MINEOLA HISTORICAL MUSEUM ADVISORY Administration Building. Hall. Thursday, 7 p.m. at the hall. BOARD - third Tuesday, 4 p.m., city hall. 569-6944. REPUBLICAN CLUB OF WINNSBORO - fourth Mon- ALBA LADIES CLUB - fourth Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Alba FOREVER YOUNG ACTIVITIES CENTER - Wednes- Public invited. day, 7 p.m., 903-342-0575. Community Center. 765-2573 day and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fitness exercises, MINEOLA MASONIC LODGE - second Thursday, din- REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF WOOD COUNTY - third ALBA LIBRARY/MUSEUM BOARD – third Monday 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 every other month,, 4 p.m., library building. Everyone FOUKE-LAKE HAWKINS CRIME WATCH - third Thurs- ed. 569-2608. 2121. welcome. day, 7 p.m., Fouke Community Center MINEOLA REBEKAH LODGE - fi rst and third Tuesday, SINGING AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALBA-GOLDEN SCHOOL BOARD - second Monday, 7 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - second Tuesday, Quit- 11 a.m., 106 S. Line St. All Rebekahs welcome, 569- HAWKINS - fourth Sunday, 2-4 p.m. p.m., high school library., 768-2472. man. 2776. SCOTTISH RITE - Wood County Scottish Rite Club ALBA-GOLDEN YOUTH FOUNDATION - second FRIENDS OF THE MINEOLA MEMORIAL LIBRARY MINEOLA ROTARY CLUB - Monday noon, Dogwood meets third Thursday of odd month, 6:30 p.m., Red Tuesday, elementary gym, 7 p.m. All welcome. - fi rst Wednesday, 1 p.m., Mineola Library, 569-2767. Room, Mineola Civic Center. Dome Smokehouse meeting room. 903-253-3635. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Sunday and Monday, 7 GED CLASSES, FREE - Sand Spring Baptist Church. MINEOLA ROTARY RECYCLING – third Saturday, 9 STROKE SURVIVORS & APHASIA CLUB OF EAST p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Wednesday noon; Women’s Group 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 Mon. 11 a.m.; St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, Mine- 768-3239 or 903-569-9350. and plastic accepted. Church Quitman, 903-878-2392. ola. GED FREE PREPARATORY CLASS - each Thursday MINEOLA SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER - 308 Universi- TEXAS INMATE FAMILIES ASSOCIATION - second ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Wednesday and Satur- 4 - 6 p.m. concurrent with QISD calendar. Quitman ty, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 903-497-1162; Dominoes & Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m., First Christian Church Tyler, day, 7:30 p.m., 404 S. Main Street, Quitman. Public Library, 202 E Goode St, Quitman 903-975-5745 other 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, Sep- ness meeting fi rst Tuesday.. WHYTE DOVE WRITER’S GROUP - fi rst Tuesday, 6 Thursday-Saturday. 903-569-0505 or 903-563-9542. tember-May, Golden United Methodist Church. 903- 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, 765-3000. 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 ASSO- WOOD COUNTY 4-H HORSE CLUB - Business meet- Church. Danny King, 903-521-5930. Dogwood Room. CIATION - 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, OPEN HEART MINISTRY - third Friday, 7 p.m., Mine- 539-7049 or Wood County Aggie Moms Facebook alums welcome! Chris Jennings 903-569-3531 7 p.m., at the church, 203 Meadowbrook Drive, Mineo- ola Civic Center. page. BOY SCOUTS TROOP 180 WINNSBORO - Tuesdays la. 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 third Thursday, 8 p.m., appraisal district offi ce. Open Tex Willis 903-816-0638 6:30 p.m. 903-850-2557. Nazarene, located on CR 3811, Hawkins to 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 pro- other Friday, Commissioners Court, Quitman, 10 a.m. Baptist, fi rst & third Tuesday 1-4 p.m. or 3069. gram 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 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, the 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 Sim- day, 10 a.m., 403 Conger in Quitman. The public is or www.woodcountydem.org. COUNSELING CHRISTIAN GUIDANCE CENTER - mons Community Center, 5:30 p.m. directors, 6 p.m. all welcome. WOOD COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - third 903-850-3858 or [email protected]. members 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, Shamburg- 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. er 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., fi rst Saturday except June, July, August and December, 3340. MAN LIONS CLUB - second and fourth Tuesday, 6:30 and 1-3 p.m., third Monday, 1-6 p.m. Public Health De- 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 partment 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 PCT. 2 CONSTABLE EXPLORERS Seventh Day Adventist Church, Ronny Polley 768- MINEOLA CITY COUNCIL - fourth Monday, 5:30 p.m., QUITMAN ROTARY CLUB, Thurs., noon, ETMC Com- – fi rst Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Armed Texans Training Fa- 2992. City Hall. Public welcome. Call City Hall for changes in munity Room, N. Hwy. 37. cility, 369 CR 2784, Mineola. DUPLICATE BRIDGE ACBL games - Wednesday and WOOD COUNTY RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL Friday, 10:30 a.m., Masonic Lodge, 882-1335. ASSOCIATION - third Monday, September-December, EASTERN STAR - Quitman Chapter 695, 3rd Tues., To add a listing to the and February-April, 2 p.m. and in May at 5 p.m., Forev- dinner 6:30 p.m., meeting 7:30. Flora Lodge in Quit- er Young Activity Center, 402 S. Main St., Quitman. All man. 903-638-6420. calendar, email editor@ retired school personnel are invited. ETMC Quitman - needs volunteers. Great opportunity woodcountymonitor.com YANTIS CITY COUNCIL – second Tuesday, 6 p.m., city to meet people while helping your community. Contact or news@woodcounty hall. Judy Johnson, 903-383-3433 monitor.com or call 903- YANTIS SCHOOL BOARD – second Monday, 6 p.m. FANNIE MARCHMAN GARDEN CLUB - third Wednes- 569-2442 or 903-763-4522 (executive session), 7 open meeting, school cafeteria. day, September - May, Mineola Civic Center, 9:30 a.m. YANTIS/LAKE FORK LIONS CLUB - second Thursday, Visitors welcome. Charla Martin, president, 903-638- 6 p.m., Yantis Community Center.

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Periodicals postage [email protected] Main News deadline: pending or paid at QUITMAN Noon on Friday Marketing • Carl Covington, Mineola 310-C E. Goode, Mineola, TX and additional mail- [email protected] Quitman, Texas 75783 ing offi ces. POSTMASTER: Send Community News deadline: 903-763-4522 address corrections to Wood 4 p.m. on Thursday Classifi eds • Brandi Hood, Quitman 903-763-2313 (fax) County Monitor, P.O. box 1210, classifi [email protected] Kilgore, TX 75663. www.woodcountymonitor.com Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, June 6, 2018 3A Commissioners OK tax abatements By LARRY TUCKER retail facility and the second phase per hour as temporary help in Pct. [email protected] a 10,000-square-feet travel, cutt ing 2 to work at Lake Holbrook while and events center. The facility is Theodore Leon Wells was hired at Wood County Commissioners projected to add between 30 to 40 $10 per hour as temporary help in approved a pair of tax abatements permanent jobs. Pct. 3 road and bridge department. in Quitman Friday morning. Quit- Commissioners further ap- Hiija Page was hired by Upper man city aldermen had approved proved an amended tax abate- Sabine Valley Solid Waste Man- the abatements at their city coun- ment for Jamie Wyatt , as request- agement District (USVSWMD) at cil meeting May 17. ed by the City of Quitman, for the temporary help at $10 per hour. The 10-year tax abatements property at 101 Lipscomb Street. Shon Roberts quit his post at with awarded to Lutt rell and Lu- In another matt er, commission- the wast district as a recycle tech trell, LLC, are for two lots in the ers approved minimum bids on at $16.50 per hour. Quitman Business Park on Rich- three tax sale properties. Two In other business, commission- ards Street across from Double were bought by Steve Santos for ers approved: HH Package Store and west of f $200 and $300 in Mineola Town- • payroll of $326,812; health and Cathey’s Air Conditioning. sites. The third lot was in the Max dental $116,934; accounts payable Deb and Clay Lutt rell will bring Pierce Addition and was sold to $228,757;. their Stitchin’ Heaven business Thomas Palmer for $1,500. • a Pharmacy Benefi t Consultant back to Quitman where they There were several personnel Lett er of Agreement with TEAM started several years ago. The actions including Wood County Pharmacy Consulting; Angela Moyer and Bonnie Vanderschaff construction plans will be in two Sheriff ’s Offi ce Patrol Sergeant • the Peggy Lavonne Estates phases, the fi rst beginning in July Joshua Davis resigned his post. Subdivision; Todd Andrews will and it will be a 15,000-square-feet Hilario Garcia was hired at $10 build and sell homes on three lots. Quitman seventh-graders Hannah Kirby wins earn recognition thanks to songwriter competition exceptional ACT, SAT scores Two Quitman seventh graders were among stu- Sulphur Springs and cal musicians to provide dents honored by the Duke University Talent Identi- former Quitman student, up-and-coming artists fi cation Program for their exceptional scores on the singer/songwriter Han- with content needed for ACT and SAT. nah Kirby, a 2015 fi nalist the digital world. Angela Moyer will be recognized at both the Grand on NBC’s “The Voice,” “All of the songwriters Recognition Ceremony later this month at Duke Uni- won the grand prize in were so talented. Win- versity’s Cameron Indoor Stadium, and the State the Texas Local Live: ning amidst such in- Recognition Ceremony held at various locations in 2018 Songwriter Com- credible musicians really Texas. Moyer is the daughter of Jordan and Eugenia petition held May 6 at means something spe- Wolf. the Sundown at Grana- cial to me,” said Kirby. The program identifi es students across the United da restaurant in Dallas. “Having people like one States who scored at or above the 95th percentile on a Kirby att ended Quitman of my songs feels great. grade-level standardized test. As part of the program, Elementary School and Two feels even bett er!” these students took above-level college entrance ex- still has many ties to the “Hannah Kirby is a ams, such as the SAT and ACT. Of the 48,569 who community. force to be reckoned took the exams, only 2,611 were invited to the Grand Kirby clinched the fi rst- with in the music in- Hannah Kirby performing at the Deep Ellum Arts Festival. Source: Recognition Ceremony. place songwriting honor dustry,” said Jed Crisp, iamhannahkirby (Instagram) Bonnie Vanderschaff , daughter of Aaron and Staci after singing and playing founder of Texas Local Vanderschaff , is among the students Duke is recog- the violin for her original Live. “Her raw natural into rock and roll.” at www.hannahkirby. nizing at the State Recognition Ceremony. song, “Can’t Stop Think- vocal ability met with a Kirby’s grand prize com or Facebook @ han- “Quitman Junior High is extremely proud of our ing About You.” Accom- solid foundation of song- includes complimentary nahkirbymusic. Kirby is students who earn the privilege to participate in such panied by acclaimed gui- writing will take her to studio time at The Noiz currently producing an a challenging program,” QJH assistant Principal tarist Brad Thompson of heights she may not even Faktory in Georgetown, EP featuring both origi- Chrystal Ballard said. “These two young ladies rep- Fort Worth, Kirby made have dreamed of yet.” and various gifts from nals she performed at the resent some of the best students QISD is preparing it to the semifi nals with After she was an- Cactus Cables, Raising songwriter competition, for the world. I expect many accomplishments from another original, “Short nounced as the winner, Canes, and Texan Mar- among other songs. these two in the future.” Days Long Nights”. Ben Martinec of Texas keting as well as a perfor- Kirby won from Local Live credited Kir- mance video produced 10 semifi nalists who by’s win to her “pow- by Texas Local Live. performed before a erful vocals and her in- With her seven-mem- Daily Breakfast Meals start at fi ve-member panel in the fl ection which gives you ber blues rock band, Kir- 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. $ 69 fi rst-ever songwriting chills. It’s something by performs throughout 2. competition for Texas from the 70s the way she Texas and neighboring Local Live, formed by lo- moves and soothes you states. She can be reached Saturday Breakfast Buffet

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2018 Graduate Round They were fishing Rock McNeil from the banks at Sat- urday’s youth fishing High School tournament at Lake Fork. LEFT: Pheenex Grandpa and Lorna love you and Wright pays close attention as Michael are very proud of you. You have McPherson shows a bright future ahead of you. him how to bait a hook. RIGHT: Bra- den Burkett, Yantis, Glad you are back in Quitman! was thrilled with his first-ever catch. KIWANIS CITIZEN OF MONTH Quitman Community Invited Outside the Walls End of School Year Block Party Friday, June 8, 2018 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Faith Baptist parking lot - 405 S. Hart (Parking in Dollar General Parking Lot) •Family Fun Event •Free Food •Free Activities for the Family •Bounce House, Cakewalk, Petting Zoo •Door Prizes Kathy McKinley is the Mineola Kiwanis Citizen of the Month for May. Kiwanis President Mary Lookadoo made the presentation. Kathy, •Dog Training Exhibition along with her husband Gary can be found at Mineola Primary School Bro. Mike Midkiff • Pastor - Faith Baptist Church | P.O. Box 1495, Quitman, Texas 75783 • Cell 903-926-7203 • Office 903-492-3535 every day at lunchtime helping students. (Courtesy photo) 4A Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, June 6, 2018 Downtown mail carrier hanging up her bag ... By DORIS NEWMAN gait. She has worked all couple of icy days and I [email protected] but eight months of her slid down. I said `why am career here, but, ironical- I doing this?’ Here I am 60 The slogan “neither ly, she and her husband years old. I’m eligible to snow, nor rain, nor heat, Ricky just moved to Min- retire. It’s time to get out. nor gloom of night” is of- eola from Lindale eight That’s what made my de- ten associated with postal months ago. “I know cision.” workers’ dedication to a lot more people here “Before she broke a hip making their “appointed than I did at Lindale,” she or something,” her hus- rounds,” no matt er what said, as he explained they band said. He was att end- the elements are. But af- downsized when they ing a reception that was ter 33 years walking fi ve came here. held at the post offi ce re- miles in sun, snow, wind Lockhart walked half cently for her retirement. and rain, Tonya Lock- of city route 3, which is During her years tra- Tanya Lockhart is shown with three of the postmasters with whom she has worked during her 33 years as hart has decided that is fi ve miles, delivering mail versing the town on foot, a mail carrier. Shown are, from left, Allene Doggett, Jeff Flowers (current postmaster) and Mark Paige. enough. mostly to downtown and Lockhart doesn’t know Thursday was officially her last day with the post office. (Monitor photo by Doris Newman) Tonya Lockhart is a the south side. In the after- how much sunblock she’s familiar sight around noon, she drove her mail used. But, she said, “Win- her it was fi ve miles. But As far as what she wants and, she adds, Amazon the streets of Mineola truck. Asked why she is ter is what kills me. And altogether, she said, get- to do in her retirement, packages. “That was an- with her wavy, shoul- retiring now, she sighed. walking in the rain – the ting in and out of the truck she thinks she wants to do other thing that changed der-length blonde hair “This last winter I was cold rain.” and walking inside the “a litt le traveling.” my mind in wanting to re- and her ground-covering walking in the ice on those “But I love,” she said post offi ce every day – it’s “But I don’t know. Who tire. We’re gett ing tons of stretching out the word, 10 miles. “So it’s tiring,” knows? I might volunteer Amazon packages. “ “I love the people down- she said. Years ago when eventually,” she said. As far as working for the Laundry Drop town. I made a lot of the post offi ce was in the “I’m not going to stop. postal service, Lockhart friends and they all hate old building, she said the I’m still going to exercise. said it had been a great Off Service to see me go.” routes were walked com- You may fi nd me down job for her. “Terrifi c ben- Lockhart doesn’t wear pletely. “You’d start out at the civic center walk- efi ts and I’m an outdoor Wash, Dry a Fitbit or any other kind of the post offi ce walking. ing, or the nature preserve person so I’ve enjoyed all and Fold of step tracker, but one of And that was like 12 to 14 or something.” She just the people on my route. her coworkers who does miles a day. I was young won’t be carrying a mail- It’s been hard work, but Call for walked her route and told back then.” bag heavy with catalogs, I’ve enjoyed it.” more information (903) 365-2293 GOT NEWS? The Laundry Room Call us. Quitman 903-569-2442 903-763-4522

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ACROSS 40 belief in God 41 billy ____ 1234 1 rum sponge cake TEXAS 42 cowboys wear ‘em 5 5 TXism: “_ ___ of with big buckles bones” (skinny) Alba-Golden Kiwanis Club members holding new Kiwanis member certificates and pins are, front from 43 TXism: “joined his 6 CROSSWORD 6 farm storage unit shadow __ ___ left, Charles Wilmut, Ron Davis, Hannah Ayers and Jerry Gaskill, Jr. A fifth charter member, George Assaf, 7 TX ____ Mae by Charley & Guy Orbison ____” (fell) 7 Copyright 2018 by Orbison Bros. was not available for this photo. Behind this group are Mineola Club President Mary Lookadoo and Presi- Morse sang “Cow 45 veal ______dent-Elect Pam Thurman. (Courtesy photo) Cow Boogie” 46 this Young started UT 8 9 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 8 TX singer “____ drama club in 1908 (init.) 17 18 19 Loaf” 47 TXism: “six of one, half a 9 “how are you?” dozen ______” south of the border 20 21 22 Mineola Kiwanians (2 wds.) 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 17 TXism: “the tail ___” 32 33 34 35 18 it was a horse track near Austin 36 37 38 39 help form A-G satellite (2 wds.) 20 dir. from Mineola 40 41 42 to Naples 43 44 45 The Mineola Kiwanis Club has bers will support these projects and de- 21 the call an Astro formed a satellite club of members who velop new ways to serve the area. The base runner wants 46 47 48 22 dry creek bed will focus on service in the Alba-Gold- new satellite group has fi ve charter 23 33-down was the 49 50 P-1379 en area. According to Sam Curry, members and expects others to join as ______man in 49 this Wood was the world at 2nd gov. of Texas 51 52 the club is not an actual club as many the program develops. Meetings have one time (init.) 53 would know a service club, but an “off - been held at Gabby’s Grill in Golden to 29 XIT ranch got land 50 Ross and Margot 11 “The Mighty __” met on a blind ____ shoot” of the Mineola club. organize and provide orientation. for 50¢ an ____ doesn’t run in TX 54 30 TXism: “don’t get 51 TXism: “chew 12 a UT color Curry noted the idea is that the group Charter members are Charles your shorts in a __ __ a while” 13 in Patricio 55 would come together as needed to dis- Wilmut, Ron Davis, Hannah Ayers, Jer- ____” (calm down) 53 TXism: “rug ___” County on I-37 35 Cotulla is the seat 31 _ _ Goodrich (child) 14 “____ it all out” of La _____ County cuss service projects and in this case for ry Gaskill, Jr. and George Assaf. 32 old TV show of 54 a bolo 15 Texas ___-step 37 TXism: “she threw the Alba and Golden area as well as the The Mineola club off ered new TX Buck Owens 55 TX Trini Lopez’s 16 TXism: “if it was a hissey ___” Alba-Golden School District. funding for the group from fl ag sub- 33 USS Texas was “If I ___ a Hammer” ______I 38 Cowtown in this Normandy couldn’t stand it” 25 “ready, ___, go!” 39 TXism: “give __ The group approved their fi rst fund- scriptions it has mainly in the Lake operation DOWN 18 TX “Peter Pan” 26 TXism: “____ log ___ bacon without ed project to assist an A-G area youth Holbrook area. The A-G group will 34 irritable 1 room below ground actress, Martin ZRQҋWÁRDWµ the sizzle” (be brief 35 TXism: “___ in level 19 most like a 27 TXism: “could ___ 41 TXism: “don’t look softball team that couldn’t aff ord maintain these fl ags and use the pro- concrete 2 Taylor County seat baby’s bottom ___ lunch” a ____ horse in awards for the young girls. ceeds to fund needed projects. Memo- (permanent) 3 TX Roy Orbison’s 21 wound reminder (tougher) the mouth” The Kiwanis Club of Mineola al- rial Day weekend saw the fi rst posting 36 “Big Tex’s” “Crying,” e.g. 23 this Hoffman was 28 Brazoria County 42 “B” of TX H.E.B. stompin’ ground 4 is it a sheep or 1st Texan in the town near the Gulf 44 TXism: “that ___ ready sponsors a Key Club for A-G of the fl ags by the group. (2 wds.) _ ____? major leagues 29 Slurpee cost in ‘66 won’t hunt” Secondary School, a Bring Up Grades Wilmut has also been elected to the 38 TXism: “footloose 9 TXism: “busier than (init.) 30 Center AM radio 45 winter garment and fancy ____” a boomtown ____” 24 he won Dem. pres. 33 Bob Hayes ‘64 gold 48 corrected the program in A-G Elementary School, Mineola Kiwanis Board of Directors to 39 TXism: “running 10 “___ riot, one nom. in Houston medal: 100m ____ Abilene Reporter- and furnishes an annual scholarship to assist in communications between the ____” (wife) Ranger” in 1928 (init.) 34 Dublin’s county News an A-G graduate. The new A-G mem- new satellite club and the Mineola club. Words Of By David Burcham Wood County Encouragement Pastor - Harvest Acres Baptist Church, Mineola, TX Automatic Gas The Apostle Paul said in Philippians 3 that he always “pressed on” in his spiritual life. We must move forward in all areas of our lives if we are to be successful and happy. I found the following very interesting: KƉĞƌĂƟŶŐ^ŝŶĐĞϭϵϱϮ The Australian coat of arms pictures two creatures; the emu, a flightless bird, and the kangaroo. The animals were chosen because they share a ZĞƐŝĚĞŶƟĂůΘŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂů characteristic that appealed to the Australian citizens. Both the emu and the kangaroo can move only forward, not back. The emu’s three-toed foot ZŽƵƚĞĞůŝǀĞƌŝĞƐ causes it to fall if it tries to go backwards, and the kangaroo is prevented from moving in reverse by its large tail. Those who truly choose to follow Jesus become like the emu and kangaroo, moving only forward, never back. Propane We should practice three things to move forward: 1.) Daily devotions 2.) Church attendance and 3.) Forgiving and serving others. Jesus said in Luke 9:62 Store Hours that “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of Heaven.” Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. What a challenge! 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Mineola police reports for the past week in- ing. An offi cer responded and found a man and the 16-year-old boyfriend push the girl. The owner on East McDonald by a woman that cluded: woman walking. The offi cer checked the man mother reported she was assaulted by the sold the home. An offi cer made contact with May 30 – A theft was reported at 1:32 p.m. on and found that he had an active local warrant boyfriend when she tried to get him to leave the woman and advised her to quit calling the South Pacifi c but the man decided to talk with for a class C misdemeanor. Police arrested Jus- the residence. While the offi cer was taking the complainant. the suspect fi rst to try and sett le the situation. tin Kyle Fitz gerald, 25 Mineola, for failure to report, the 16 year old and his mother showed A report of two men walking in the neigh- May 29 – A woman reported her purse miss- appear for a public intoxication charge. up wanting to fi le on the mother because he borhood of Meadowbrook att empting to sell ing at 5:02 p.m. at Walmart. Walmart employees A burglary was reported at 6:15 a.m. on Peg- was reportedly assaulted by the mother. Both merchandise without a permit was reported. found the purse and returned it to the woman. ues Street. A man reported he went to the store parties decided not to fi le charges. A report An offi cer att empted to locate the men but was A 911 call was received at 9:39 p.m. from and when he got home he found his front door was fi led for family violence purposes. unable to fi nd them. someone on Cage Street but the person who was ajar. The man reported some property was A resident on Sycamore Street reported at A backpack was found at Meredith Memori- made the call did not respond to the dispatch- stolen and some property was damaged and 5:08 a.m. that someone att empted to break in to al Stadium after graduation. er. An offi cer later reported that children were left in the fl oor. their residence by ratt ling the door. An offi cer May 24 - A Lone Star card was found at foot- playing with the phone. Police arrested Cody Alan Alexander, 27, responded to the location and then patrolled ball stadium parking lot. An assault was reported at 11:07 p.m. by a Mineola, for a parole violation warrant during the area. The offi cer was unable to fi nd anyone, A reckless driver was reported at 11:39 a.m. resident on Frances Street. A teenage girl had a traffi c stop on West Broad Street, in which he but continued to patrol the area. at the intersection of Pacifi c and Broad Street come to their door bleeding saying her father was a passenger in the vehicle. The vehicle had A man on Wigley Street talked with offi - sitt ing at the light while it was green. An of- had assaulted her. She was transported to the been stopped for speeding. cers about a 16-year-old boy who kept coming fi cer was able to get the vehicle stopped on hospital in Quitman. Offi cers later reported that Harassment was reported when a woman around his 14 year-old daughter. The offi cer North Pacifi c Street and found the driver to be she had att acked her father and he was defend- reported another woman making unwanted gave him some options. elderly with no sign of intoxication. ing himself. Charges are pending with juvenile contact with her. An offi cer called the suspect A welfare concern was reported in reference A welfare concern was reported at 1:46 p.m. probation. accused woman and advised her not to contact to an infant child on Peachtree that was in the by a man that said he could not reach his elder- May 28 - A man reported a welfare concern the woman anymore or charges could be fi led. custody of the grandmother. An offi cer com- ly mother by phone on West Blair. An offi cer for his 14 year-old daughter. Offi cers were dis- Loud music was reported at 9:47 p.m. on pleted an investigation and found the child to checked on his mother and found that she was patched to a residence on Wigley Street and North Johnson Street. An offi cer responded and be fi ne. The offi cer also found the situation to fi ne. spoke with the mother and daughter. issued a verbal warning. be a civil matt er involving child custody of the A dispute between a woman that just sold A suspicious person was reported at 2:59 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported at 10:08 infant. her house and new owner was reported on East walking on East McDonald knocking on doors. p.m. near North Line Street that was passing by A suspicious person was reported at 8:02 McDonald. An offi cer spoke with both people Offi cers responded but the man was a salesman a residence several times. An offi cer responded p.m. standing around a vehicle with wire cut- and determined that it was a civil matt er. selling cleaning products. to the area and did not fi nd the vehicle. ters in the parking lot of the Mineola Country A welfare concern was investigated when A woman reported harassment at 11:25 p.m. Offi cers responded to the Depot to retrieve Club. An offi cer responded and found the man a woman reported her grandson received a when a man was following her. A trespass a man from the train that was reported by to own the vehicle and he was out on the golf call from his 6 year-old brother on West Broad warning was issued to the man. the conductor to be a stowaway. The man course golfi ng at the time the offi cer arrived. Street saying he could not wake his mother up. May 27 – A disturbance was reported at 1 was found to be a missing person out of Dal- May 25 – Mineola School District reported a An offi cer responded and found the mother to a.m. on Johnson Street. A person reported that a las. Dallas P.D. reported his mother had fi led threat at 9:17 a.m. that was made by a 15-year- be fi ne. woman was assaulted by her ex-boyfriend. This a welfare concern because she had not heard old male student to other students. After a An offi cer assisted EMS when the depart- case is under investigation, although the victim from him. swift investigation into the matt er the student ment received a call at 9:49 p.m. requesting does not want to fi le charges. A family violence May 26 – A 14-year-old girl was reported was taken into custody for terroristic threat medical service on North Line for an intoxicat- report was completed. as a runaway at 1:19 a.m. Offi cers respond- and transported to Wood County Juvenile Pro- ed person that had cut himself. The man was A suspicious person was reported walking at ed fi nding the girl had returned home. The bation. transported by EMS to the hospital in Winns- 2:23 p.m. on East McDonald Street while yell- offi cer was told that the mother witnessed Harassment was reported by a new home- boro for an evaluation. The injury was minor. Wood County Sheriff’s Report

Wood County Sheriff ’s De- 8:50 a.m. for a welfare check. Deputies were dispatched porting party advice. to CR 3812 near Hawkins fraud that happened on CR partment activities for May Deputies searched the area, to FM 779 near Quitman at Deputies were dispatched at 11:30 p.m. for shots fi red. 3486 near Hawkins. Deputies 10-15 were: but were unable to locate the 5:37 p.m. for shots fi red. Dep- to FM 2225 near Quitman at Deputies spoke with all peo- gave the reporting party ad- May 15 – Deputies went to individual. uties searched the area, but 10:02 p.m. on a disturbance. ple involved and cleared the vice and cleared the incident. County Road 2229 near Min- Deputies were dispatched were unable to locate any ac- They searched the area, but incident. Deputies were dispatched eola at 1:26 p.m. for a 58-year- to CR 4560 near Winnsboro at tivity. were unable to locate any in- May 9 - Deputies were to CR 1700 near Yantis at old-man found dead in his 9:02 a.m. An 83-year-old man Deputies were dispatched dividuals. dispatched to CR 3421 near 3:20 p.m. for a dispute. Dep- residence. The justice of the was found dead in his resi- to Highway 37 near Quitman May 10 -Deputies were dis- Hawkins at 9:15 a.m. on a uties spoke with all people peace arrived and an autopsy dence. The justice of the peace at 6:16 p.m. for a reckless driv- patched to CR 1590 near Alba report of illegal dumping. involved and determined it was ordered. was notifi ed and no autopsy er. Deputies located the vehi- at 7:42 a.m. for a 75 year-old Deputies picked the trash up was a civil matt er. Deputies were dispatched was ordered. cle and the person was ok. man was found dead in his and told the person that extra Deputies were dispatched to Litt le River Bend near Quit- Deputies spoke with a per- Deputies were dispatched residence. The justice of the patrol would be provided. to Highway 80 near Hawkins man at 2 p.m. on a report of son at 11:48 a.m. about a ter- to CR 2320 near Mineola at peace arrived and ordered an Deputies spoke with a per- at 6:10 p.m. for a terroristic criminal trespass. Deputies roristic threat that occurred 8 p.m. for a dispute. Dep- autopsy. This case has been son about a report of fraud threat. Robert Ford, Jr., 36, issued a criminal trespass on PR 5293 near Yantis. Dep- uties spoke with all people forwarded to investigators. that happened on FM 514 Hawkins, was arrested for warning. uties gave the person advice involved and cleared the in- Deputies conducted a near Yantis. The reporting outstanding warrants. The owner of a property on and cleared the incident. cident. traffi c stop on Blackbourn party advised that an un- Deputies spoke with a per- Farm-to-Market 17 near Alba Deputies were dispatched Deputies were dispatched Street in Hawkins at 12:48 known person was saying son at 8:56 p.m. about a sus- reported that several items to CR 4530 near Winnsboro at to CR 2426 near Mineola at p.m. Dustin Adams, 29, of that they’d won the lott ery. picious vehicle on CR 2205 were stolen from their proper- 1:59 p.m. A 70-year-old-man 8:05 p.m. for a dispute. Dep- Hawkins, was arrested for This case is active. near Mineola. Deputies ad- ty. The case has been forward- was found dead in his resi- uties spoke with all people possession of a controlled Deputies were dispatched vised extra patrol would be ed to investigators. dence. The justice of the peace involved and cleared the in- substance. to FM 49 near Hawkins at provided. Deputies were dispatched was notifi ed and no autopsy cident. Deputies were dispatched 12:31 p.m. for a dispute. Deputies responded to a to CR 4420 near Winnsboro was ordered. Deputies were dispatched to CR 1859 near Yantis at 5:06 Deputies located the people suspicious person on Sioux at 3:08 p.m. for an open door. Deputies were dispatched to FM 1795 near Hawkins p.m. for a theft. Thieves stole involved and cleared the in- near Quitman at 9:35 p.m. Deputies secured the area and to Sells Street in Yantis at 5:13 at 11:33 p.m. on a burglary. fi sh-fi nders from the report- cident. Deputies searched the area, cleared the incident. p.m. for a dispute. People Thieves stole several items ing party’s boat. This case Deputies spoke with the but were unable to locate Deputies spoke with a per- were separated for the night. from a person’s residence. has been forwarded to inves- a person about a report of anybody. son on Cheyenne near Quit- Deputies were dispatched This case has been forwarded tigators. man at 6:29 p.m. Who said to CR 3130 near Quitman at to investigators. Deputies were dispatched they would give a person they 5:42 p.m. for a welfare check. May 11 - Deputies conduct- to CR 2260 near Mineola at knew a chance to return the Deputies located the individ- ed a traffi c stop on Highway 7:34 p.m. for an assault. Dep- stolen tools. ual and everything was ok. 37 near Quitman at 1:23 a.m. uties searched the area, but COLEMAN BAIL BOND Deputies were dispatched Deputies were dispatched Brian Warren, 21, Mineola, were unable to locate any- to the Quitman UT Health to Highway 37 near Winns- was arrested for tamper/fab- body. East Texas emergency room boro at 7:50 p.m. for a sus- ricate physical evidence and Deputies were dispatched (Directly across the street from Wood County Jail) for a dog bite on CR 2312 at picious person. Deputies possession of marijuana. to CR 1686 near Alba at 9:14 6:33 p.m. near Mineola. Dep- searched the area, but were Deputies were dispatched p.m. on a dispute. The people uties were unable to locate the unable to locate the person. to CR 4471 near Winnsboro were separated for the night. 407 S. Stephen • Quitman, Texas 75763 dog and the case is active. Deputies were dispatched at 8:49 a.m. on theft. Thieves Deputies spoke with a Deputies were dispatched to CR 4849 near Winnsboro at stole several items from a person at 9:20 p.m. about a to Sun Eagle Bay near Yanti 8:20 p.m. on a report of shots person’s property. The case is report of harassment that 903.763.4844 at 11:04 p.m. on a noise com- fi red. Deputies searched the active. happened on CR 3495 near plaint. Deputies located the area, but were unable to lo- Deputies spoke with a per- Hawkins. Deputies gave the people and advised them to cate any activity. son at 9:40 a.m. about a report person advice and cleared 24 Hour Service lower the volume of their mu- Deputies responded to a of harassment that occurred the incident. Credit Terms Available sic. suspicious vehicle on CR 3660 on CR 1411 near Quitman. Deputies were dispatched Deputies were dispatched near Hawkins at 10:40 p.m. Deputies gave the reporting to FM 17 near Yantis at 11:49 Deputies located the vehicle party advice and cleared the p.m. on a disturbance. They and everything was ok. incident. arrested Curtis Denmon, 51, Deputies were dispatched Deputies were dispatched Yantis, for abandonment / to FM 2869 near Hawkins at to CR 4532 near Winnsboro endangerment child crimi- 10:53 p.m. for an alarm. Depu- at 2:06 p.m. for criminal tres- nal negligence, assault caus- ties checked the building and pass. Deputies searched the es bodily injury of family / it was secure. area, but were unable to lo- household member, imped- Deputies dispatched to FM cate any individuals. ing breathing / circulation 2869 near Hawkins at 11:28 Deputies spoke with a per- and terroristic threat. p.m. for a suspicious person. son about a report of fraud May 14 –Deputies were dis- Deputies located the individ- that happened at CR 4150 Hometown Friendly from Hometown Folks patched to CR 1522 near Alba ual and everything was ok. near Winnsboro. at 12:17 p.m. on a report of Deputies were dispatched Deputies spoke with a per- Offering FREE delivery - Drive thru unauthorized use of a vehicle. to Highway 80 near Hawkins son at 5:17 p.m. on an assault Deputies spoke with both the at 11:30 p.m. for an aban- that happened on FM 14 near 125 E. Broad St. Mineola y 903-569-3882 owner and drive of the vehicle doned vehicle. Deputies lo- Mineola. Deputies were un- and said it was a civil matt er. cated the vehicle and every- able to locate the suspect. This Deputies spoke with a per- thing was ok. case has been forwarded to son at 1:03 p.m. who reported Deputies were dispatched investigators. MINEOLA ANIMAL SHELTER suspicious activity. Deputies to CR 4200 near Winnsboro at Deputies conducted a traf- gave the person advice and 11:51 p.m. for an open door. fi c stop on CR 3130 near Quit- cleared the incident. Deputies secured the area man at 8:04 p.m. Jerry Frazier, BC’s Deputies performed a traf- and advised the reporting 42, Quitman, was arrested fi c stop on FM 14 near Haw- party that extra patrol would for possession of a controlled 4 Wheeler & kins at 2:18 p.m. . Silviano be provided. substance, driving while li- Gonzalez, 55, Hawkins, was cense invalid, no drivers li- Lawn Mower arrested for driving while in- May 12 - Deputies were cense and defective required toxicated with open alcoholic dispatched to CR 3230 near equipment. Repair container and unlawful carry- Quitman at 11:30 a.m. for the Deputies spoke with a ing of a weapon. unauthorized use of a mo- person at 9:53 p.m. about a Deputies were dispatched tor vehicle. Deputies spoke report of harassment that to CR 2320 near Mineola at with all people involved and happened on Oak Street in 903-967-7301 7KLVSXSS\LVRQHRI¿YHWKDWZHUHOHIWLQD7XSSHUZDUH 8:18 p.m. on a disturbance. cleared the incident. Yantis. Deputies gave the re- Chain Saw Repair FRQWDLQHUDWWKH$3(7VWRUH7KHUHDUHWKUHHPDOHV The people were separated DQGWZRIHPDOHV7KH\¶UHDERXWZHHNVROGDQGTXLWH for the night. Tillers & Jet Skis SOD\IXO7KLVNLWWHQLVDERXWZHHNVROGOLWWHUER[ Deputies arrested Theresa Hearing Loss is no Joke! XUV’s, ATV’s & UTV’s WUDLQHGDQG³DVQXJJOHEXJ´6KHZDVWKURZQIURPD Goddard, 51, Hawkins, at FM I know. Because of my hearing loss I wear aids and thank GOD every day for them. PRYLQJWUXFN$QLPDO&RQWURO2I¿FHU-RUGDQD*UHHQ 2869 on an outstanding war- Side By Sides ZDQWVWRWKDQNWKHSHRSOHZKRGRQDWHGWRKHOSZLWKYHW rant. Better Hearing FDUHIRUWKHOLWWHURISXSSLHV May 13 - Deputies were dis- Starts here...... Hours: patched to FM 17 near Alba at In Lindale we offer: 8-5 To help decrease the number of homeless animals, please 1:57 a.m. on an assault. This ¾ Comprehensive hearing exam remember to have your dogs and cats spayed and neutered. case has been forwarded to ¾ Full explanation of exam results Mon. - Fri. investigators. ¾ 60 Day-100% money back guarantee 9-12 Sat. %$.(5675((7 Deputies spoke with a per- ¾ Discreet “Brain Hearing” technology ) 2 16:(5 $// ¾’‡ ‹ƒŽ‹œ‹‰ǡ†‹ˆϔ‹ —Ž––‘Š‡Ž’ ‘†‹–‹‘• , 1 $ &  son at 7:40 a.m. about a report 1352 E. St. Hwy. 154 of harassment that happened Call for a free hearing exam (yes it’s free) 78(6'$<6$785'$<)520$030 at CR 3945 near Hawkins. 903-881-5753 Quitman, Tx. 75783 This case has been forwarded Sponsored by these Mineola businesses: to investigators. East Texas Hearing Solutions B.C. Roberts Lake Country Animal Clinic Kitchens Hardware/Deli Deputies were dispatched 1437 South Main St., Lindale 20 Years Experience 1124 FM 564 119 E. Broad to FM 2224 near Mineola at Serving East Texans over forty years (903)569-5418 (903)569-2664 6A Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Quitman Library Connections BY LIBRARIAN DELENE ALLEN

The 2018 Summer Adult services family history research, according to Reading theme at the QPL’s Get GED Ready class is on sum- President David Gilbreath. Call the li- Quitman Public Li- mer break and will resume Sept. 6. For brary to schedule an appointment or brary during the entire more information, call or stop by. contact a member through the society’s month of June is “Librar- Knitt ing and crochet instruction class Facebook page at htt p://www.facebook. ies Rock!” Tomorrow, meets each Thursday 2 -4 p.m. in the com/groups/woocotx. Thursday, at 2 p.m. we main gallery, and it will meet through- On display will be rocking the house with ventril- out the summer. Students of all ages and In the lobby showcase during June is oquist and magician, Howdy Do-Dat, skill levels may bring their own supplies a collection of interesting donations the then on next Thursday, June 14 at 2 p.m. and join the group for this free instruc- library has acquired through the years. we will have a 50s Sock Hop with Dale tion. Some of the items have been found in “The C” Cummings. Exciting musical Children’s services old or returned books. If you have items events are planned for each Thursday QPL Story Time will be on summer you would like to display in the monthly in June, and there will be lots of prizes listeners are always welcome. Beans break until Sept. 6. showcase, contact Beverly Chamberlain. and surprises. Pick up your game card and cornbread served at 7 p.m. Friends of the Library New arrivals and check out some of our brand new Displayed near the front check out The Friends will be on summer break Visit the library’s online catalog at books selected especially for our young- desk is a collection of summer reads se- until Tuesday, Sept. 11. Friends of the http://quitman.biblionix.com/catalog est readers! lected by Melissa Frosch. Stop by and Quitman Public Library is an active and select “What’s Hot” to see what’s The 2nd Friday Acoustical Jam is Fri- check it out! group of volunteers dedicated to the new. Download the OverDrive® app day from 6 - 9 p.m. Special guests are Hours are Tuesday through Friday growth and improvement of the library. to connect to our newest eBooks, audio- planning to att end this free event from from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Visit our pages at Genealogy books and streaming video. deep East Texas as well as Central Tex- www.quitmanlibrary.org and www. The Wood County TX Genealogical Contact the library for further informa- as, so this will be a great time to net- facebook.com/quitmanpubliclibrary. Society will have volunteers on hand tion on any of these activities at 903-763- work! Acoustical instruments only and Wi-Fi is available 24/7. throughout the summer to assist with 4191. Father Pantle steps down after 16 years of service in Mineola ENGAGEMENT By QUINTON LILLEY reach helping others in [email protected] any way possible. Pantle said his biggest Father Tom Pantle accomplishment was see- spent the majority of the ing a once small and dy- century serving as lead ing church blossom into pastor at St. Dunstan’s a pillar in the communi- Episcopal Church in ty. Pantle said while he Mineola and last week won’t be preaching at St. he stepped down from Dunstan’s anymore, he the position he’s held will still live in Mineola since 2002. and be around locally. Pantle, a native of Port- Pantle was also in- land, Oregon came to volved in other ways lo- St. Dunstan’s when the cally in the community church was seen by many as he served on the Land- locals as dwindling con- mark Commission and gregation as the church’s the Chamber of Com- membership numbers merce Board in Mineola. were gradually decreas- “My next goal is to ing by the year. go to some of the other Before coming to Min- Episcopal churches east eola he was the lead pas- of our area and help con- tor at All Saints Episco- nect them to each other pal Church in Atlanta, and create a stronger Texas as well as St. Mar- bond between our neigh- tin’s Episcopal Church in boring congregations. New Boston. Father Tom Pantle had his last service last week at St. Dunstan’s Epis- There is still much work “The biggest challenge copal Church. (Courtesy photo) to be done,” Pantle said. David and Lisa Skinner of Georgetown and Tate and Allanah Haw- when I came to Mineo- Pantle will be replaced kins of Springtown, and David and Nancy Tevebaugh of Gilmer la was to help grow the So the church campus copal church has them. by Bishop Frazer Law- announce the engagement of Jaclyn Skinner of Quitman to Clinton church and inspire the began to grow as they So we did,” Pantle said. ton of Canada who will Tevebaugh of Texarkana, Texas. The wedding ceremony will be held congregation to improve built a new parking lot, As church members serve at St. Dunstan’s for at the Tree Haven in Simms, Texas, on June 23, at 5 o’clock in the af- their faith,” Pantle said added new offi ces, and became more active the next six months. ternoon. A reception, dinner and dancing will follow at Tree Haven. last week. classrooms. in the community the In 2002 the church was “Some years ago a church became known much smaller and was in member of the church as ‘church with the red QUITMAN dier need of spiritual and suggested we get red doors’. Pantle says the physical improvement. doors since every Epis- key was community out- PILOT CLUB STUDENT OF THE MONTH The Pilot Club of Quitman has selected Rebecca Wood as the Student of the Month for May. Wood, an eighth grader at Quit- man Junior High, has participat- ed and won awards in numerous UIL competitions, such as One- Act Play, Modern Oratory, Music Memory, Calculator Skills and Impromptu Speaking and partic- LIVE IN CONCERT ipates in volleyball, basketball, track and softball. She has been FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018 - 7:30PM in the student council for three years. She hopes to attend BYU MEREDITH HALL - MINEOLA CIVIC CENTER for their acting program. This 1150 N. 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By QUINTON LILLEY [email protected]

After a playoff appearance and an overall solid season ending with a 13-13 record the Mineola Yel- lowjacket baseball team saw nine of its players earn Cody Ford was a First-Team All-District selection at pitcher for Mineo- All-District honors. la. (Monitor photo by Quinton Lilley) At the beginning of the season Coach Brent Hut- to mentioned that he would have a relatively young team and that he would need to rely on some of his newer and younger players to really produce if the team would have a chance to win games. Both Dalton Rogers and Jonah Fischer fi lled those needed roles nicely as Rogers earned district Newcomer of the Year, while Fischer won Freshman of the Year. Both players provided a much-needed off ensive spark at the plate as fi rst-year varsity players. The Jackets also had three fi rst-team honorees, Ja- cob Ford was a fi rst-team selection at catcher, Cody Quitman’s Ty Holland was named Freshman of the Year in district 12-3A Ford was a fi rst-team selection at pitcher and Camer- baseball this season. Holland was the starting shortstop, a relief pitcher on Wise was selected as the one of the districts best and the lead-off batter for the Bulldogs. (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker) designated hitt ers. Mineola also had four second team honorees as Cole Castleberry was voted in as a pitcher, Connor Dobbs was voted in as a utility player, and both River Bulldog players recognized for Simonek and Bailey Mischnick got in as infi elders. The district also released their All-Academic base- athletic skill, academic success ball teams as Fischer, Rogers, Simonek, Jacob Ford, Mischnick, Castleberry and Wise were all honored Jacob Ford earned First-Team All-District at catcher this spring. (Mon- By LARRY TUCKER for their excellence in the classroom this spring. itor photos by Quinton Lilley) [email protected]

The Quitman Bulldogs were well-represented on this year’s All District 12-3A baseball team. Eight Lady Bulldogs selected Bulldogs were tabbed to the all district squad and nine Quitman players were named to the Academic By LARRY TUCKER All District team. [email protected] Quitman grabbed one of the superlative slots with Ty Holland being named Freshman of the Year by Quitman’s Lady Bulldog softball the District 12-3A coaches. In choosing all district se- team had seven players earn post sea- lections, coaches can’t vote for their own players. son honors for their performances this Four Bulldogs were named to the second team in- spring. Quitman had one superlative, cluding pitchers senior A.J. Dunn and sophomore three fi rst teamers, two second team Ben Burroughs along with outfi elder sophomore Ri- members and one honorable mention. ley Flanagan and freshman Haden Cook. Three Bull- Freshman Lindsey Hornaday was dogs were named honorable mention, senior Gage named the Designated Player of the Tolle, sophomore Trey Berry and freshman Cody Year. Named to the District 12-3A fi rst Hawley. team were sophomore pitcher Shel- Nine Bulldogs were named to the 12-3A Aca- by Hayes, junior outfi elder Madalyn demic All District team including Dunn, Flanagan, Spears and junior third basemen Ken- Burroughs, Holland, Cook, Hawley, River Chaney, dal Wiley. Hunter Huggins and Brayden Miller. Named to the second team were ju- nior pitcher Hannah Baucom and se- nior catcher Shelby Bett is with sopho- more fi rst baseman Maddi Whitehurst Lady Jackets wrap great season gett ing honorable mention. with Player of the Year nods By QUINTON LILLEY before making it to the [email protected] regional quarter fi nals. The team was head- After a stellar season in- lined by shortstop Kiley cluding a deep post-sea- Banks and pitcher Anna son run, nine Mineola Westberry, as Banks was softball players earned voted Off ensive Player all district selections. of the Year, while West- The Lady Jackets’ deep berry won Pitcher of the playoff run started with Year. First team selec- them going 11-1 on their way to a district crown See MINEOLA, Page 8A Lady Panthers led by Pendergrass By QUINTON LILLEY Mineola, the Alba-Gold- [email protected] en Lady Panthers soft- ball team had fi ve play- After going 8-4 in dis- ers awarded with All trict, winning a fi rst District awards. Lady Bulldog Madalyn Spears (above) was 12-3A First Team All District as a center fielder. round playoff game and The awards list was Spears was the team MVP this year. LEFT: Kenal Wiley was named to the 12-3A All District First being the only team to Team at third base this year. TOP PHOTO: Quitman’s Shelby Hayes made First Team All District knock off district champ See A-G, Page 8A pitcher in 12-3A this year. (Monitor photos by Larry Tucker)

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Dates have been set for Quitman Bulldog sports camps this summer. Boys basketball will kick-off the summer with Head Boys Basketball Coach Jim Reid. The boys camp will begin June 5 and run through June 7. For further in- formation contact Reid at [email protected]. Head Girls Basketball Coach Amanda Rucker will lead the girls basketball camp June 11 – 13. Rucker can be reached at [email protected]. Girls Head Volleyball coach Ashlee Lingo will hold volleyball camp June 18 – 20. Lingo can be contacted at [email protected]. Head Softball Coach Chris Veach will be directing softball camp June 25 – 27 and he can be reached for more information at [email protected]. Bulldog baseball Coach Patrick Evans will have baseball camp July 16 – 17 and he can be contacted at [email protected]. Oakes will lead the football camp July 25 – 27 and he is also in charge of the “Bulldog Maker” strength and conditioning program which will last most of the summer. The “Bulldog Maker” program begins June 11 and Macie Pendergrass (above) will run through July 26. Oakes can also be reached earned All-District Utility Player at [email protected]. of the Year. RIGHT: Bralee Little- A-G Each camp will cost $50. john was a First Team All-District For additional information concerning the camps, selection and one of the best four From page 7A email the coach of the specifi c camp or contact Ath- pitchers in the area. (Monitor headlined by district letic Director Bryan Oakes at 903-760-5014. photos by Quinton Lilley) Utility Player of the Year Macie Pendergrass who B A B A played second base and A B A G Last Puzzle S I L O Solution outfi eld for A-G this E L L A M E A T C O M O E S T A season. Bralee Litt lejohn E N D M A N O R D O W N S also won First Team N E S A F E A R R O Y O F A S T E S T A C R E K N O T B F All-District as one of the H E E H A W D D A Y E D G Y S E T S T A T E F A I R F R E E M A T E district’s top pitchers. T H E I S M G O A T B E L T S Other players honored I N T H E D I R T C U T L E T S Y O F T H E O T H E R were shortstop Kaylie G T W D A T E Covey and outfi elder O N I T R A T Ashlyn Rodgers as both T I E H A D players also were voted S-1379 onto the district’s fi rst team. Second team hon- ors went to third base- men Lindsey Roberts. The Lady Panthers had a very solid season end- Exploding Progress! ing with a 11-8 record. For the Mineola FIREWORKS FUNDRAISER The fireworks are provided by citizens and businesses in the Mineola area, and the Mineola Fire Department members volunteer their time and knowledge to handle the fireworks. If you would like to make a donation to help please send to: Wood County Monitor, P.O. 210, Mineola 75773 or drop off at the Monitor office, 715 Mimosa Street. For more information please call 903-569-2442. The Splash Park will be open for children throughout the day at no charge. Kiley Banks (above) earned district Offensive Play- If you are hungry or thirsty the pavilion er of the Year as she was the premier lead-off hitter will be open with drinks, snacks, etc. for 100% all season long. (Monitor photo by Quinton Lilley) sale LEFT: Anna Westberry earned district Pitcher of the 7 P.M. - A Flag Retirement Ceremony, Year as one of the best pitchers in the region as a organized by the Cub Scouts and their junior. (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker) leaders, will take place at the civic center. 8 P.M. - The Lake Country Symphonic Band will begin their one hour concert of 75% basemen Breanna Wilm- Laine Kelley and out- patriotic music on the steps of the civic oth and outfi elder Au- fi elder Alyssa Lankford. center Mineola drey Bush. The team is expected 9 P.M. (around dusk) - As the band Second team selections to return seven of their finishes their concert the Mineola Fire From page 7A Department volunteers will begin the included designated hit- nine district honorees fireworks display with a boom. tions included catcher ter Emily Wiley, infi eld- next season as Banks and 50% Isabella Tresca, second ers Kaitlyn Burrell and Bush graduated. So far, we have total donations of $875 from: Wood County Monitor Mineola Kiwanis Club 25% Lake Fork Weekly Fishing Report Michael & Pam Palmer (May 27 - June 2) Mineola Pilot Club Lane Averett By JOHN MORRIS the mid-80s and the water The crappie fi shing was Mineola Masonic Lodge clarity is gett ing bett er ev- good this week. We con- Charles & Beverly Tabor The summer heat is ery day all over the lake. tinued to use a white with here to stay now. The The bass fi shing was orange tail crappie jigs in water temperatures are in very good this week with 22 to 24 foot of water. 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Second graders at Mineola Primary School received bicycle safety train- ing two weeks ago with the Mineola Police Department and the Pilot Club of Mineola. The Pilot Club also donates a helmet to each student as part of their brain safety focus. Students Jayci Perkins and Gavin Key won new bicycles from the Mineola Pilot Club presented by President Diane Holmes and Vice President Mitzi Pearce. (Courtesy photo)

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Weight Loss/Nutrition Why do fl owers have This illustrates another many of my friends love like paperwhites); four fragrance? It’s not for point on bloom fra- the sweet scent of privet o’clocks (sweet smell in Robert M. Elliott M.D. FACEP our enjoyment, but grance: timing. Blooms that’s currently in bloom, the evening); ginger (an 415 W. Kilpatrick | Mineola, TX 75773 rather for propagation: often release their fra- but I fi nd it totally un- intensely sweet honey- CALL: (903) 569-2006 their scent is a signal grance only when they appealing. So if you’re suckle fragrance); phlox Family Physician for 48 years, providing long term family care. (‘here I am!’) to what- can be pollinated, when looking to set a fragrance (scent is best on mature Like us ever critt ers pollinate the pollen is ripe. Anoth- palett e, make sure you blooms); some crinum Visit our webpage: www.robertelliottmd.com that specifi c plant. So for er facet of timing is when smell the blooms of the (sweet scent); some angel plants pollinated by bees the plant’s pollinators plants you’re choosing, trumpets (a range of fra- or butt erfl ies, the scent are active. Flowers that and don’t just rely on grances, including baby might be sweet or spicy. are pollinated by bats or recommendations, even powder, bubblegum, MEALS ON WHEELS This att racts the pollina- moths will be more fra- mine. The list of plants, cherry, citrus, and musk) THIS WEEK’S MENUS: tor, which moves pollen grant in the evening or below, is a starting point Annuals or tropicals: from one part of the at night. These include to add some fragrance to night-blooming jasmine, Thursday, Jun. 07 - Pineapple Glazed Ham, plant to another (or from night-blooming jasmine, your East Texas garden. fl owering tobaccos, Parslied Rice, Mixed Greens, Cornbread, one plant to another) fl owering tobaccos, and List of some fragrant and moonfl owers, all of Fresh Banana, Milk and fertilizes the plant moonfl owers. These plants from my East which have a sweet al- Friday, Jun. 08 - Chicken Fajitas, Black Beans, so it can produce seeds. blooms are often white Texas garden: most overpowering scent Mixed Fruit Cobbler, Flour Tortilla, Milk, In return, the pollinator or light in color; plant Shrubs: the best part About the author: Lin is Taco Sauce gets sweet nectar or pol- a moonlight garden for about a fragrant shrub a Texas Master Gardener Monday, Jun. 11 - BBQ Pork Rib Patty, Baked len as a food reward for these night bloomers and is that they often scent in Wood County. Email its work. you’ll have a feast for the whole yard. Sweet gardening questions to Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Hamburger Bun, Not all fl owers pro- your eyes and your nose. olive or tea olive (tiny her at txgardengal@gmail. Fresh Fruit, Milk duce a pleasant aroma; It seems that many fl owers with a power- com. Join her and other Tuesday, Jun. 12 - Oven Fried Chicken Thigh, to att ract fl ies or beetles, old-fashioned plants ful scent); Burkwood volunteers each Wednesday Whipped Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Texas Bread, the fl ower may reek. smelled bett er than mod- viburnum (one of the morning at 8:30, at the Strawberry Gelatin, Milk I have one such plant ern hybrids. Some of this fi rst to bloom in the Quitman Arboretum and in my gardens: dragon can be due to breed- spring, spicy smell like Botanical Gardens, to learn Wednesday, Jun. 13 - Herb Crusted Pork with arum (also called voodoo ing – in responding to old-fashioned petunias); more about gardening in Onion Gravy, Field Peas, WG White Bread, lily, Dracunculus vulgar- consumer demands for gardenia (one bloom in a East Texas. Brownie, Milk Meals on Wheels - Ph.: (903) 497-1162 GOT NEWS? Email: [email protected] Inside and Outside the Picket Fence Hometown Friendly from Hometown Folks Call us. BY JAN WHITLOCK 903-569-2442 What happened to return from Canton FREE delivery Drive thru Spring? Balmy days and once again. The focus 903-763-4522 125 E. Broad St.- Mineola y 903-569-3882 nights have turned into of her presentation will almost triple digit tem- be growing and using peratures in the blink of medicinal herbs. If you an eye. are interested, you can Thank goodness we make a reservation on have a couple of cracker Quitman Arboretum and the Quitman Arboretum jack irrigation special- Botanical Gardens website, www.quit- -- Ricky Dan, The A.C. MAN ists on our team who manarboretum.com. are busy reconnecting washing, scraping, On Wednesday, June pipes, drip irrigators caulking and painting 20, a free mini work- and connections. This is on the exterior of the shop will be off ered to Ramirez Services, LLC the secret weapon that house. 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Second graders at Mineola Primary School received bicycle safety train- ing two weeks ago with the Mineola Police Department and the Pilot Club of Mineola. The Pilot Club also donates a helmet to each student as part of their brain safety focus. Students Jayci Perkins and Gavin Key won new bicycles from the Mineola Pilot Club presented by President Diane Holmes and Vice President Mitzi Pearce. (Courtesy photo)

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May will always mean bowl will scent a room); pounds Mother’s Day for me, banana shrub (magnolia Away. even though my Mom’s relative with blooms that been gone for two years smell like ripe bananas); now. As children, we By Lin Grado Virginia sweetspire (I learned that the best way get a sweet vanilla scent to honor Mom on her is) has a purplish jack- larger blooms, or health- from mine) ; sweet shrub day was to bring her a in-the-pulpit-type bloom ier plants, fragrance can (fruity scent that chang- bouquet from the gar- that is quite exotic. Each be lost. Luckily, growers es through the day); den. We’d pick whatever year when it blooms, I are now trying to rein- elaeagnus (a fall bloomer was blooming at our stand on my deck and troduce the scent into with a pervasive scent); Now Offering Pennsylvania home – wonder, ‘What’s that plants such as roses, so some roses (for a spe- tiny bouquets of lilies of stench? Has something that we can enjoy both cifi c fragrance, you can Weight Reduction T-TH the valley or sweet vio- died here?’ Most of the the beautiful blooms and do an advanced search and Weight Control IOT OM LL A lets, or giant bouquets of time, the stench is com- the intoxicating scents. online– just email me for Assistance E S lilacs – the scent was as ing from my voodoo lily. Floral scent is very per- detailed instructions). HEALTH CENTER Rapid are important as the bloom. Luckily the scent only sonal – it’s actually de- Perennials: daff odils . . To this day, I prefer a lasts a few days and the termined genetically by such as jonquils (sweet, Diet Plans Exercise Plans plant with a pleasant bloom lasts much longer, the olfactory receptors in juicy-fruit fragrance) and . Phentermine Lipotropic (MIC B12) injections fragrance. for my enjoyment. our noses. For example, tazett as (often musky . Weight Loss/Nutrition Why do fl owers have This illustrates another many of my friends love like paperwhites); four fragrance? It’s not for point on bloom fra- the sweet scent of privet o’clocks (sweet smell in Robert M. Elliott M.D. FACEP our enjoyment, but grance: timing. Blooms that’s currently in bloom, the evening); ginger (an 415 W. Kilpatrick | Mineola, TX 75773 rather for propagation: often release their fra- but I fi nd it totally un- intensely sweet honey- CALL: (903) 569-2006 their scent is a signal grance only when they appealing. So if you’re suckle fragrance); phlox Family Physician for 48 years, providing long term family care. (‘here I am!’) to what- can be pollinated, when looking to set a fragrance (scent is best on mature Like us ever critt ers pollinate the pollen is ripe. Anoth- palett e, make sure you blooms); some crinum Visit our webpage: www.robertelliottmd.com that specifi c plant. So for er facet of timing is when smell the blooms of the (sweet scent); some angel plants pollinated by bees the plant’s pollinators plants you’re choosing, trumpets (a range of fra- or butt erfl ies, the scent are active. Flowers that and don’t just rely on grances, including baby might be sweet or spicy. are pollinated by bats or recommendations, even powder, bubblegum, MEALS ON WHEELS This att racts the pollina- moths will be more fra- mine. The list of plants, cherry, citrus, and musk) THIS WEEK’S MENUS: tor, which moves pollen grant in the evening or below, is a starting point Annuals or tropicals: from one part of the at night. These include to add some fragrance to night-blooming jasmine, Thursday, Jun. 07 - Pineapple Glazed Ham, plant to another (or from night-blooming jasmine, your East Texas garden. fl owering tobaccos, Parslied Rice, Mixed Greens, Cornbread, one plant to another) fl owering tobaccos, and List of some fragrant and moonfl owers, all of Fresh Banana, Milk and fertilizes the plant moonfl owers. These plants from my East which have a sweet al- Friday, Jun. 08 - Chicken Fajitas, Black Beans, so it can produce seeds. blooms are often white Texas garden: most overpowering scent Mixed Fruit Cobbler, Flour Tortilla, Milk, In return, the pollinator or light in color; plant Shrubs: the best part About the author: Lin is Taco Sauce gets sweet nectar or pol- a moonlight garden for about a fragrant shrub a Texas Master Gardener Monday, Jun. 11 - BBQ Pork Rib Patty, Baked len as a food reward for these night bloomers and is that they often scent in Wood County. Email its work. you’ll have a feast for the whole yard. Sweet gardening questions to Beans, Mixed Vegetables, Hamburger Bun, Not all fl owers pro- your eyes and your nose. olive or tea olive (tiny her at txgardengal@gmail. Fresh Fruit, Milk duce a pleasant aroma; It seems that many fl owers with a power- com. Join her and other Tuesday, Jun. 12 - Oven Fried Chicken Thigh, to att ract fl ies or beetles, old-fashioned plants ful scent); Burkwood volunteers each Wednesday Whipped Potatoes, Glazed Carrots, Texas Bread, the fl ower may reek. smelled bett er than mod- viburnum (one of the morning at 8:30, at the Strawberry Gelatin, Milk I have one such plant ern hybrids. Some of this fi rst to bloom in the Quitman Arboretum and in my gardens: dragon can be due to breed- spring, spicy smell like Botanical Gardens, to learn Wednesday, Jun. 13 - Herb Crusted Pork with arum (also called voodoo ing – in responding to old-fashioned petunias); more about gardening in Onion Gravy, Field Peas, WG White Bread, lily, Dracunculus vulgar- consumer demands for gardenia (one bloom in a East Texas. Brownie, Milk Meals on Wheels - Ph.: (903) 497-1162 GOT NEWS? Email: [email protected] Inside and Outside the Picket Fence Hometown Friendly from Hometown Folks Call us. BY JAN WHITLOCK 903-569-2442 What happened to return from Canton FREE delivery Drive thru Spring? Balmy days and once again. The focus 903-763-4522 125 E. Broad St.- Mineola y 903-569-3882 nights have turned into of her presentation will almost triple digit tem- be growing and using peratures in the blink of medicinal herbs. If you an eye. are interested, you can Thank goodness we make a reservation on have a couple of cracker Quitman Arboretum and the Quitman Arboretum jack irrigation special- Botanical Gardens website, www.quit- -- Ricky Dan, The A.C. MAN ists on our team who manarboretum.com. are busy reconnecting washing, scraping, On Wednesday, June pipes, drip irrigators caulking and painting 20, a free mini work- and connections. This is on the exterior of the shop will be off ered to Ramirez Services, LLC the secret weapon that house. 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  $ %!( 10A Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, June 6, 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 SUPPORT OUR AREA St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church 903-878-2504 Lowe Funeral Home CHURCH OF CHRIST 304 S. Stone St., Mineola 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 CHURCHES WITH AN AD John Ratliff 903-763-1405 Church of Christ of Alba BIBLE INDEPENDENT Charles Brewster Dwayne & Lucy Lowe 105 W. Holley St., Alba Lake Country Bible Church Rock Hill Baptist IN THIS LOCATION 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 Jesus said to his disciples: “I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears, and will declare to you the things that are coming. He will glorify me, because he will take from what is mine and declare it to you. Everything that the Father has is mine; for this reason I told you that he will take from what is mine and declare it to you.” John 16: 12-15 Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, June 6, 2018 11A Obituaries

THOMAS HOMER EMSLEE RHEA survived by sisters, Madelon Follow- Hawkins and Martha Marsh of Big San- HICKMAN MORRIS well and JoNell Harley; brother, Phillip dy; two grandchildren and numerous 1958-2018 2018-2018 Plunk and a host of other relatives. nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside me- A memori- morial service for al service for MILDRED ROACH CLEO SWARTZ Thomas Homer Emslee Rhea 1925-2018 1927-2018 Hickman 59, of Morris, 39 A funeral service for Mildred Roach, A funeral service Quitman was held days old, of age 93, was held on May 25 at Beaty for Cleo Eugene June 2 at Colony Alba, were Funeral Home near Mineola with Rev. Swartz , 90, of Hol- Cemetery near Em- held May 28, Shermon Mayfi eld conducting. Inter- ly Lake Ranch, was ory. at First Baptist Church of Alba with Dr. ment was at Cedars Memorial Gardens held on May 28 at Mr. Hickman died on Friday, May Kelly Burton offi ciating, under the di- in Mineola. the Church of Jesus 26, in Quitman. He was born on Sep- rection of the family and church. Mrs. Roach died on May 23 in White- Christ of Latt er Day tember 24, 1958, in Mineral Wells and Cremation arrangements were un- house. She was born on February 1, Saints Quitman lived in Quitman for 44 years, coming der the direction of Wilson-Bartley Fu- 1925, in Iowa Park, Texas, to the late with Bishop Wayne Crabb offi ciating. from Emory. He graduated from Rains neral Home, Alba. William and Maggie Hill. Committ al was at Kelsey Cemetery. High School and was a farmer. Emslee died Thursday, May 24, in She was preceded in death by her Mr. Swartz was born in Salina, Kan- He was preceded in death by his fa- Dallas at Children’s Medical Center. husband, L.D. Roach; parents; and sas on September 25, 1927 to Clyde and ther William Jerry Hickman and broth- She was born Sunday, April 15, in Tyler brother, Milton Lee Brubaker. She is Mary Swartz . He died May 23 at his er, Jerry Mack. to David and Chesa Morris. survived by her brother, William Bru- home. He is survived by his mother and Survivors include her parents; a broth- baker Jr. of Whitehouse; sisters, Bil- He served his country in the U.S. step-father, Lillie and Walter Lutonsky er, Barrett Morris of Alba; grandparents, lie Murrey of Whitehouse and JoAnn Navy and was a fi ghter pilot in the Ko- of Quitman; three daughters, Amanda Stevan and Vickie Halsey of Canyon, Holmes of Homer, Louisiana and a rean Confl ict. He retired after 33 years Hickman of Pine Mills, Tomi Hickman, David and Belinda Zajicek of Snyder, host of nieces and nephews. in the Oldsmobile division of General Whitney, and Larissa Hickman, Bog- and John and Luann Meyer of Amarillo; Motors. He and his wife were resi- alusa, Louisiana; one brother, Walter great-grandmother, Lucille Baughman LORIAN ROBERTSON dents of Holly Lake Ranch for 20 years, Lutonsky Jr., Quitman, and two sisters, of Amarillo and great-grandfather, Billy 1937-2018 where he was treasurer of the Hol- Mary Ann Kibler, Quitman and Patri- Pease of Amarillo. A graveside ser- ly Lake Volunteer Fire Department. cia Latham of Emory and four grand- She was preceded in death by vice for Lorian Os- He was a member of Church of Jesus children. her grandfather, Randy Morris; car “Wolf” Robert- Christ of Latt er Day Saints in Quitman. great-grandmother, Sylvia Pease; son, 81, of Hawkins Mr. Swartz was preceded in death by CHARLCIE BANKS LUCAS great-grandfather, Frank Baughman; was held June 2 at his parents; his wife of 64 years, Julie 1941-2018 great-grandparents, Boyd and Wilma Turner Cemetery. Swartz , in 2017 and his twin brother, Memorial services Magby and Ray and Johnnie Halsey Mr. Robertson Cecil. for Charlcie Irene and cousin, Abby Billups. died May 29, 2018 He leaves behind his two sons, Chris Banks Lucas, 77, Memorials can be made to Children’s in Quitman. Robertson was born at Swartz of Allen, and Michael Swartz of of Alba, were held Miracle Network at Christus Trinity home in Wood County on January 7, Plano; daughter, Shari Swartz of Holly May 26 at Lake Fork Mother Frances Hospital, 100 E. Fer- 1937 to William and Myrtle Gilbreath Lake Ranch; sister, Marcele Patt on of Baptist Church, guson St. Suite 800, Tyler, TX 75702 or Robertson. He lived in Wood County Crystal River, Florida; six grandchil- Alba, with Rev. Per- tmfh c.org/donate. all of his life, and was self-employed in dren and 12 great-grandchildren. ry Crisp offi ciating, logging and tree service. He was pre- In lieu of fl owers, please make a do- under the direction of the family and ROBERT PLUNK ceded in death by his mother, father, nation to the LDS Humanitarian Fund. church. 1944-2018 and brothers and sisters. Cremation arrangements were un- A funeral service Survivors include his son, Darrell Rob- der direction of Wilson-Bartley Funeral for Robert Plunk, ertson of Hawkins; two brothers, Billy OBIT POLICY: The Wood County Monitor runs basic Home, Alba. age 74, was held Joe Robertson and Loyd Robertson, both obituaries for free. For information about paid obitu- Mrs. Lucas died on May 24, in Tyler. on May 24 at Sand of Hawkins; two sisters, Dora Peek of aries, call Joyce Hathcock at 903-569-2442. She was born on January 11, 1941 in Springs Baptist Bessemer, Alabama, to the late Richard Church near Mineo- and Geneva Banks. la with Rev. Robert She worked as a bank bookkeeper Brown conducting. Jo Gail Pittman and as a church secretary. After retire- Interment was at Providence Ceme- ment, she and her husband sett led at tery. 1951 - 2018 Lake Fork. She was a member of Lake Mr. Plunk died on May 21 in Mineo- Fork Baptist Church’s sewing ministry la. He was born on January 25, 1944 in o Gail Pittman, 66, of Denton, TX went to be with the and was a past matron of Oak Grove Dallas to the late Allen and Mary Nell JLord on Thursday, May 31th, 2018. Jo Gail was born on Chapter No. 380 OES. Plunk. September 9, 1951 in Lindale, TX to Carl Bailey and Millie Survivors include her husband of 56 He worked as an auto body repair- Jo Grider. years, Jerry Lucas; sons, Lynn Lucas of man and was a member of Pilgrim Rest Jo Gail finally succumbed to 13 long years suffering the Wake Forest, North Carolina and Jeff Baptist Church. effects of FTD (Frontotemporal Dementia). Lucas of Rocky Mount, North Caroli- Mr. Plunk was preceded in death by Jo Gail and Ray met in high school at Quitman TX. They na; sisters, Alice Tubbs of Bessemer, his fi rst wife, Wanda Plunk; second continued their schooling at Tyler Junior College where Alabama, and Janice Richey of Oneo- wife, Beverly Jean Plunk; his parents; they both were a part of the Apache Band. After TJC, they nta, Alabama; four grandchildren and brothers, Aurthur Plunk and Oliver married and moved to Denton where Ray finished his education at University of North six great-grandchildren and a seventh Leon Plunk; and granddaughter, Tara due in October. Plunk. Texas (UNT), and Jo Gail started her career with Josten’s as a key punch operator. She She was preceded in death by her He is survived by a daughter, April continued her data processing career with UNT. Then later Jo Gail worked at Moore parents and brothers, Roland Banks, Hooten of Rowlett ; sons, Larry Don Business Forms, Gold’s Gym and finally with Moore Combined Credit Union in Denton. Clifton Banks, and Joe Banks. Plunk of Tyler and Mark Alan Plunk Jo Gail loved her family, her church and the Lord. She was very much a part of the church Memorials can be made to the Lake of Rowlett ; nine grandchildren and choir and bell choir and loved serving in those capacities. Fork Baptist Church Sewing Ministry. eight great-grandchildren. He is also Jo Gail is survived by her husband of 45 years, Ray Pittman, sons Chris Pittman/wife Laura (children Emma and Cooper); Stacy Pittman/wife Claudia (daughter Angles), Mother Millie Jo Grider, Brother Ricky Bailey and step-sister Mae Pellezi. Jo Gail was preceded in death by her father Carl Bailey and step-father Lloyd Grider. ACADEMIC The family would like to thank: Ray of Sunshine, Autumn Leaves, Golden Meadows and Sonja Hargis-Sheley New Century Hospice for their incredible care and loving support over the past eight HONORS years of taking care and loving JoGail. Morgan Catron from Mineola earned 1959 - 2018 Funeral services were held at Denton, Texas. The family received friends immediately her Bachelor of Science Degree in health A memorial service for Sonja Hargis-Sheley, 59, following the service. Interment followed at Roselawn Cemetery, Mineola. and human performance on May 12 from Quitman is scheduled for Saturday, June 16 from 10:00 Services were handled by Bill DeBerry Funeral Directors, 2025 West University, McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Denton, Texas. Louisiana. Catron was also named to the am to 2:00 pm at the Sheley Family Residence. Come Honor Roll for the 2018 Spring Semester. and celebrate at your convenience and call 620-842- The honor roll lists undergraduate stu- 2015 for directions. ,QOLHXRIÀRZHUVSOHDVHJLYHWR dents earning at least a 3.0 or B average Sonja passed away on May 17, 2018 in Tyler. $)7' $PHULFDQ)URQWRWHPSRUDO'HJHQHUDWLRQ DWKWWSVZZZWKHDIWGRUJ while carrying 12 or more semester hours. She was born April 8, 1959 in Hartford, CT. She had +++ lived in Quitman for 18 years, moving from Waterford, Natalie Robinson from Yantis gradu- CA. She worked for Tyler State Park and enjoyed ated May 29 from Ohio Christian Univer- gardening, crochet and horses. She was preceded in sity with an Associate of Arts in Human Services. OCU offers degree programs death by her husband, Dan Sheley and mother, Mary Manuel De La Rosa for residential undergraduate students, Brown. graduate students, and adult and online Survivors include her three sons, Jeremy Hargis of 1928 - 2018 students. Kansas, Michael Sheley of Nevada and Bryan Sheley of +++ California; daughter, Danielle Osterlund of California; anuel De La Rosa, long time band director at Mineola Tabitha Carr of Winnsboro was named brother, Raymond Brown of California; and 14 Mand Grand Saline Schools, passed away on May to the Dean’s Honor Roll for Spring 2018 grandchildren. 27th. He was 89 years old. Funeral visitation was held at at East Central University in Ada, Oklaho- Beaty Funeral Home, 5320 S. State Hwy 37, Mineola, on ma. The Dean’s Honor Roll lists students If desired, memorials can be made to: Tuesday, May 29th. Catholic rosary was recited. Mass of who have at least a 3.33 grade-point av- erage and at least 12 credit hours must be Hospice of East Texas Christian Burial was held on Wed, May 30, at St. Peter completed successfully during the semes- 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701 the Apostle Catholic Church, 203 Meadowbrook St, ter to be included eligible for the award. Mineola, TX with interment immediately following at Roselawn Cemetery. Manuel was born in the small South Texas town of San Diego (Duval County) on Dec 4th, 1928. He had a love GALE STANLEY FOREMAN of music since childhood. After graduating from high school in 1947, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps (soon to 1930 - 2018 be designated the U.S. Air Force) as an Air Force bandsman. After his tour of service ended in 1950, Manuel used the G.I. Bill to earn his BA and MA in Music Education at North Texas State University. He entered ale Stanley Foreman, 88, formerly of Dumas, Texas and teaching in 1954, first as a band director at Groveton, TX, and shortly thereafter to Grand Ga former Mineola resident died Sunday, May 27, 2018. Saline, his home for many years from 1955 to 1971. There he met the love of his life, Mavis Curnutt, and they married on June 1, 1957. In 1971, the family moved a short Memorial services were at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May distance to Mineola and Manuel took over the music program for both junior high and 30, 2018 in First United Methodist Church of Dumas. high school until his retirement in 1986. He was a popular teacher with the students, Arrangements were by Boxwell Brothers Funeral and the band program flourished under his leadership and care. Many students from Directors at Dumas, 500 N. Maddox Ave. these small schools chose careers in music as band/choral directors, music professors, and performers as a result of his influence and inspiration. After retirement, “Mr D” Gale was born on March 30, 1930 in Fort Worth, Texas to Ethel and Homer Foreman. perfected his amateur chef skills and catered numerous meals for community groups, He was a veteran in the United States Marines serving during the Korean War. He the high school drama team, and his church. He was very active with the Knights of had worked for the United States Postal Services. Columbus and was also a volunteer for Mother Frances Hospital for many years. Manuel is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Mavis De La Rosa, longtime Principal He is survived by three sons, Terry Foreman and wife Lisa of Dumas; Scott Foreman of Mineola Primary School; one brother, Erasmo De La Rosa of Orange Grove TX; two and wife Synda of Pampa; and Casey Foreman and wife Cheryl of Amarillo; a sister, sons, Michael De La Rosa of Round Rock, his wife Laura and two sons Christopher and Anne Caton of Emory, Texas; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Andrew; and Mitch De La Rosa of Waco, his wife Liz and five children, Anna Marie (Christianson), Julia, Cecilia, Manuel, and Benny.

Sign the online guestbook at www.boxwellbrothers.com In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Peter the Apostle Building Fund. 12A Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, June 6, 2018

After receiving his diploma QHS Valedictorian Lane Blalock helps out Salutatorian Molly Tanner who suffered a broken ankle just a few days prior to the ceremony. RIGHT: Garrett Peek, right, gets a con- gratulatory hug from basketball teammate Josh Medlin, left, after graduation Friday night in Quitman.

Quitman seniors A.J. Dunn and Sonia Castillo led the pledges to the flags at QHS commencement. RIGHT: Sebastian Howell, left, and Quitman senior Elizabeth Turner is all smiles at Garrett Taylor, right, celebrate graduation at the end of QHS’ com- Friday’s commencement exercises. Turner will at- mencement exercises. tend UT-Tyler in the fall.

Association; Texas Ag Agents Association Dis- QHS trict 5; From page 1A Patrick Poe; Jukodia-Earl Porter; kindness and your love, Kaci Raley; you will forever hold a Cruz Ramirez; place in my heart.” Isela Ramirez; Salutatorian Tanner Ashley Richey; urged her classmates Brendan Roberts U.S. about their future com- Air force Post 911 Mont- paring life with amuse- gomery G.I. Bill; ment park rides. “We have Hannah Robinson; had our moment, we have Carlos Rodriguez; made our diff erence. It is Jimmy Rogers; now time to move on to Spencer Rye; the next ride in the amuse- Billy Sartin; ment park of our lives,” Ian Sims, Tanner noted. Valedicto- Jason Smith; rian Blalock compared Avery Stevens; his love for the moun- Molly Tanner UT-Tyler tains with the mountains Presidential up to $87,000; of life. “If I could live Billy Hibbs for Outstand- anywhere in the world it ing Athletic and Academ- would be in the middle of ic Achievement $1,000; the mountains,” Blalock Quitman Athletic Booster said. “However, I realized Club $1,000; Jacob Coats you don’t have to drive Memorial $1,500. to Colorado to see the Garrett Taylor, First mountains. Life is full of United Methodist $1,000; The class of 2018 remembered classmate Stephan Love who died in October in a traffic accident. (Monitor photos by Larry Tucker) mountains. We faced the Gage Tolle; mountain of education. Matt hew Tubbs; We faced the seemingly the walking in between!” morial $500, Abilene Post 911 Montgomery G.I. ris Vocational/Techni- Elizabeth Turner UT-Ty- impossible task of learn- Then class of 2018 Christian University Bill; cal $3,250; First Baptist ler Patriot $20,000; Brad ing to read, to count and earned more than $1 Royce L. Money Award’ Heather Deer; Church $300; Quitman Deer and Gayle Willis color inside the lines. million in scholarships Harper Ruth Anderson; Judith Delgadillo, Del- Garden Club $1,250; Memorial $300; Daugh- “Class of 2018 as we and monetary awards. Jonessa Bell; bert and Mary Ballard Quitman Young Farm- ters of the American Rev- head out into the world These are the QHS grad- Shelby Bett is; Memorial Quitman Ki- ers $1,000; olution $200; Jacob Coats I encourage you to stop uates and scholarships Lane Blalock, The An- wanis $1,000; Sebastian Howell; Memorial $500; QHS An- every once in a while and received: tique Tractor Club, Brad Jordan Derouin; Brent Malzac; chor Club $150; Northeast enjoy the view,” Blalock Ashley Alexander: Deere and Gayle Grant Lizbeth Domine; Kinsey McFerran; Texas County and District said. “For in the end, life is UT-Quitman Auxilary Willis Memorial $200; Andrew Dunn, Quit- Matt hew McLemore Clerk’s Association; QHS not the mountaintops, it’s $1,000, Jacob Coats Me- FCA/CIA Bryant Waldrip man Athletic Booster Club U.S. Air Force Post 911 Proud Blue Band; Memorial $350; Flora $1,000; Tyler Junior Col- Montgomery G.I. Bill; Julius Watson; Masonic Lodge $1,000; lege Presidential Honor; Ashton Midkiff , Gran- Noah Watson U.S. Navy Hochheim Prairie Branch Diego Flores, FCA/CIA ville and Mary Jane Ben- Post 911Montgomery G.I. Watkins Insurance 77 $750; Jacob Coats Me- Bryant Waldrip Memorial ton $500; Wood County Bill; GROUPG morial $2,000; Peoples $350; QHS Anchor Club; Electric Power My World James Westphal, Jr.; P.O. Box 1188 • Mineola, TX 75773 Telephone Cooperative Heidelburg University $2,000; Delbert and Mary (Across From Wal-Mart) Cody White; $1,000; Wood County Out-of-State; Heidelburg Ballard Memorial Quit- Sydney White Flora Ma- Nic Watkins Electric Power My World Faculty; man Kiwanis $1,000; sonic Lodge Number 119 Cody Frazier, Jacob Wood County Old Set- Licensed Agent $2,000; Pilot Club of Quit- $1,000; QHS Anchor Club man $2,000; Quitman Coats Memorial $2,000; tlers Reunion $1,000; Tom $150; Sue Barber Memori- Ph. (903) 569-5115 Former Students $500; Quitman Young Farmers Brady City National Bank al; UT-Austin Presidential $750Cameron Williams: Fax (903) 569-5110 Quitman Young Farmers $1,250; Scholars; UT-Austin Indi- [email protected] in Honor of Kevin Brad- Aubrey Gilbreath, Quit- First Baptist Church $300; Texas (800) 460-5510 www.watkinsinsurancegroup.com vidual Opportunity; shaw $2,000; Delbert and man Rotary Club $1,500; Jacob Coats Memori- Cameron Williams, First Mary Ballard Quitman Quitman Scenic Associa- al $500; Matt hew Smith Baptist Church Quitman, Licensed Vocational Nurse / LVNs Kiwanis Club $1,000; Lee tion $500; Memorial Ag $500; Quit- Woodmen Life Chap- Williams Service Above Hallie Hetmer First man Garden Club $1,250; Sign-On Bonus Available! ter 882; Quitman Young Self Quitman Rotary Club United Methodist-Quit- Quitman Young Farmers Farmers Association; Ja- %GTVKƓGF0WTUKPI#KFGCNAs $1,500, Tom Brady City man $1,000; $1,000; Woodmen Life cob Coats Memorial; Sign-On Bonus Available! National Bank $750; Cammie Hicks, UT-Ty- Chapter 882 $750; Holly Williams, Carl- William Brannon; ler academic Excellence Jared Neumeyer; iss and Lois Phillips Me- Senior Living Properties is seeking leaders that Sonia Castillo Perez U.S. $16,000; Candy and Car- Garrett Peek First Unit- morial $500; Jacob Coats will enrich the lives of our residents, families and employees through extraordinary experiences… Army Post 911 Montgom- rie Harris Memorial $500; ed Methodist $1,000; Ja- Memorial $500; Quitman because everyone deserves a great life! We offer ery G.I. Bill; FCA/CIA Bryant Waldrip cob Coats Memorial $500; Young Farmers $1,000; multiple shifts and a wide array of benefits, paid Colby Coley; Memorial $350; Hoch- Joe and Evelyn Waddle- Tom Brady City Nation- time off and paid holidays! Cassidy Corrior, Peo- heim Prairie Branch 77, ton Memorial $1,000; al Bank $750; East Texas For more information, please contact: ples Telephone Coopera- $750; Jacob Coats Memo- Quitman Classroom Baptist University Chris- Lindale Healthcare Center 215 Margaret St., Lindale, TX 75771 tive $1,000; ria, $1,500; Pilot Club of Teachers $500; tian Leader; East Texas 903-882-7561 Rebekah Corrior, Peo- Quitman $1,000; Quitman Curtis Perkins, Jacob Baptist University Dean; e: [email protected] ples Telephone Coopera- Former Students $500; Coats Memorial $500; Elise Woodruff ; Respond in person Equal Opportunity tive $1,000; Quitman Garden Club Quitman Young Farm- Ethan Young; Employer er in honor of Jim Burks Disability/Veteran Justina Oliva; $1,250; Jack Zavala. DrugFree Workplace Dakota Deas, U.S. Navy Ethan Hill, Alice Har- $1,250; Texas Ag Agents Wood County Section B MONITOR Wednesday, June 6, 2018 www.woodcountymonitor.com COMMUNITY Alba-Golden, Yantis grads take center stage Panther Class of 2018 reaps scholarship awards By QUINTON LILLEY gents Honors $72,000, [email protected] Texas A&M University Commerce Presiden- Just under 60 gradu- tial $11,000, KTBB All ates walked across the Stars Team $750, Golden stage and became high Sweet Potato Foundation school graduates Friday $500, Price Endowment as the Alba-Golden Se- $500; nior Class of 2018 was Preston Arrington celebrated in Wagstaff O’Neal; Gym at Tyler Junior Col- William Barnett * Ty- lege. ler Junior College Pres- A few hundred parents idential $9,500, Wood clapped, cheered and County Electric Cooper- laughed as their chil- ative $2,000, Alba-Gold- dren reached a historic en Young Farmers $750, Sarah Boykin, Frederick Arenas, Jackie Gonzalez , Shane-a Gallimore, Luke Kindle and Michael Hartin look on during the 2018 Alba-Golden milestone. Kenzie Chad- Lake Country Antique High School Graduation. (Monitor photos by Quinton Lilley) wick, Jessica Cookrum Tractor Association $500, and Beth Nichols took Golden Sweet Potato the audience on a stroll Foundation $500, Ma- down memory lane as sonic Lodge Mineola 502 they told various sto- $1,000; ries of their time in A-G Sarah Boykin*, Har- School District and all old Simmons $5,000, the great experiences Highest Ranking Grad- they will take with them uate $20,000, East Texas in to adulthood. Baptist Honors $10,000, Salutatorian Fredrick Texas A&M University Arenas and Valedicto- Commerce Presidential rian Sarah Boykin gave $18,000, Tyler Junior Col- their addresses as they lege Presidential $9,500, took the time to thank Wood County Electric their families for the Cooperative $2,000, Brynn Whatley (above) and Beth Nichols (above right) receive their high school diplomas Friday at the Alba-Golden commencement. support they’ve received Mineola Community and spoke about their Bank $1,000, Alba-Gold- anticipation for what the en Red Curtain Compa- future holds. ny $300, Lake Country After each graduate Neighbors $1,500, Gold- was honored by hav- en Sweet Potato Queen ing their name ring off $1,000, Feeding Texas the walls of the gym the $1,250, East Texas Bap- graduates threw they tist University Christian caps into the air in cele- Leadership $2,500; bration. The graduates Katherine Carter*, Ty- and their scholarships ler Junior College The- were; ater $500, Alba-Golden Lina Al-Turkistani*; Red Curtain Company Jennifer Allen; $300; John Allen; Kenzie Chadwick*; Frederick Arenas*, Corey Clanton; Harold Simmons $5,000, Jessica Cockrum*, Har- Tyler Junior College old Simmons $5,000, Presidential Honors Alba-Golden Young $9,500, Texas A&M Uni- Parents and families celebrate the announcement of their seniors as the graduation ceremony comes to a close. versity Commerce Re- See PANTHERS, Page 3B Twenty-two seniors celebrate for Owls By LARRY TUCKER [email protected]

A large crowd gathered at the Yantis High School gymnasium for graduation ceremo- nies Saturday evening. After the traditional “Giving of the Roses” ceremony, when each senior presented a rose to a person or persons they wanted to honor, Salutatorian Samantha Sasso and Valedictori- an Jazlyn Jenkins gave their fi nal addresses to the class. The Yantis Class of 2018 includes Michael Blake, Amber Brown, Gieselle Camacho, Raven Coon, Jeff rey Dalton, Cassidy Davis, Daniel Harris, Tucker Hathcoat, Brandon Highlander, Dylan Howell, Jazlyn Jenkins, Jacqueline Lopez, Bradley Pott s, Jayden Modrall, Kacey Moore, Madison Peavler, Daylon Rpberts, McKenna Rodriguez, Sydne Yantis Senior Jayden Modrall gives his grandmother, Phyllis Miller, a rose during Saturday’s graduation Romine, Abby Sharp, Samantha Swasso and exercises. FAR LEFT: Madison Peavler is all smiles during the processional at the beginning of the Yantis Elijah James Sublett . graduation ceremony. (Monitor photos by Larry Tucker) WOOD COUNTY

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Miscellaneous Public Notice Public Notice Buy lot 50x100’ near FLORA MASONIC Under $200/ MONTH Lake Fork, RV ready, LODGE buys land at Lake Fork. CAUSE NO. 13,259 2121 S. FM 2869 $1500 down and PO Box 1119 Garage Sales 50x100’. Perfect for site IN THE ESTATE OF HAWKINS, TX 75765 monthly payments Quitman, TX 75783 WILLIAM CAMERON, Telephone: (903) 571-0515 under $200. Stated 1st Tues., 7:30 p.m. built homes, mobiles/ Boys clothes, toys, home decor, DECEASED Facsimile: (903) 730-6177 (903) 878-7265 Master: Hollis Bridges RV’s. (903)878-7265. adult clothes, 8am. Friday and IN THE COUNTY COURT Attorney for Pamela Lee Cam- Saturday. 676 Inwood, Mineola. OF eron WOOD COUNTY, TEXAS Large 3 Family Garage Sale. 4-19-2018, Wyatt’s towing NOTICE TO CREDITORS Highway 17 next to Lake Fork picked up an abandoned Dodge May 9, 2018 Notice is hereby given that Marina and Lake Fork RV Repair. Dakota silver, LP#RRN158, original Letters Testamentary for At 4340 North FM 17, Alba. June Vin#1B7HL2AX31S258259. the Estate of William Cameron, 15th and 16th starting at 7 AM License plate does not belong to CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION Deceased, were issued on this vehicle. Located at the train Garage Sale March 19, 2018, in Cause No. depot downtown Mineola, Texas. Fabric, Antiques, Odds & Ends, 13,259, pending in the County As provided by the state environmental review process adopted in the rules of the Texas To claim vehicle please call 903- 511 S. Johnson Street, Mineola. Court of Wood County, Texas, Water Development Board (TWDB) 31 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 375, 69-6060 of 1210 N US Hwy 69, 7am-7pm. 903-569-2517 to: Pamela Lee Cameron. Mineola, Texas. Subchapter E, for projects to be funded through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund All persons having claims (CWSRF) Program and consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S. Lawn Care against this Estate which is currently being administered are Code§ 4321, et seq., the Executive Administrator of the Board has determined that the Lawn Service required to present them to the proposed action identified below may be exempted from formal environmental review Mowing undersigned within the time and requirements: Weedeating in the manner prescribed by law. 903-571-1978 c/o: Pamela Lee Cameron 903-882-6395 301 Alamosa Lane City of Alba, Wood County, Texas Holly Lake Ranch, Mockingbird Street and Quitman Road Sanitary Sewer Line Replacement For Sale Texas 75765 Project CWSRF Project No. 73795 (Loan No. L1000782) DATED the 19th day TWDB Anticipated Commitment Amount: $990,000 Texas Tea Room, 405 S. Hart, of March, 2018. Quitman, is closing after 29 Kristina Horn years. Most everything must go State Bar No.: 24073797 The City of Alba (City) is proposing to use funding from a CWSRF loan to remove –commercial equipment, fi xtures, and replace approximately 4,400 linear feet (LF) of deteriorated eight-inch diameter decorations, jewelry, clothes, sanitary sewer pipelines, and associated concrete manholes, service re-connections, antiques. pavement repair, and necessary appurtenances to the sewer line. June 7-9 (8am-5pm) FRENCH AND ENGLISH These sanitary sewer lines are old and deteriorating, resulting in inflow and infiltration Public Notice ANTIQUE AND HOME (I&I). The lines will be removed and replaced using open trench methods. The replacement lines will be installed at the same location and depth as the existing lines. PUBLIC NOTICE FURNISHINGS AUCTION The pipelines are located under pavement on Mockingbird Street (3,330 LF) Notice is hereby given that a public hearing has been set to and within cleared road side rights of way on Quitman Road (1,100 LF). accept Private Road 6307 and Jun. 10th Environmental impacts should be similar to rehabilitation activities. There are Private Road 6308 for County Sunday, at 1:00 pm no previously recorded significant or potentially significant historic sites within Maintenance. The hearing is set for Friday , 1422 N. Bolton St. or adjacent to the project footprint, according to Texas Historical Commission’s June 15, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. in Archeological Sites Atlas, nor is it within the protected area surrounding an historic the Commissioners Courtroom. Jacksonville, Texas 75766 cemetery, structure or district. The only part of the project located in a 100-year All persons interested in the “From Tyler, take Hwy 69S., turn right on floodplain is at the southern end of Mockingbird Lane, but the work will be limited acceptance of Private Road 6307 and Private Road 6308 for Quevada and follow signs” to the roadway, so no impacts to the floodplain are anticipated. The National Wetland County Maintenance may appear Inventory maps a wetland (palustrine unconsolidated shore, seasonally flooded) on at the hearing with opposition Mockingbird Lane, but it appears to be limited to the western side of the road. None should they so desire. Auction Preview: of the proposed linework crosses creeks or waterways, and will be limited to the road Bryan Jeanes Wood County Judge 11:00 a.m. until auction or immediately adjacent rights of way. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Natural Diversity Database, there are no known occurrences ( elements of record) of The City of Alba is accepting sealed bids on a ’84 International 10% Buyers Premium threatened or endangered species in the project or surrounding area. Construction chassis with a ’94 Fire Pumper. within road and adjacent maintained rights of way within the City is not expected to Truck may be viewed at 145 S www.beardauction.com impact threatened, endangered, rare species or other wildlife or habitat. Broadway in Alba, Texas. You may call 903-765-2396 for infor- Auctioneer: Wesley Beard TXS 9613 903-586-7952 This decision is allowed because the specified project elements should not cause mation. Bids may be submitted significant adverse impacts to the quality of the human environment. Documentation to Alba City Hall, PO Box 197 supporting this determination is on file at the TWDB. Alba, Texas 75410 or dropped This determination shall be revoked if it is found that: off at Alba City Hall @ 145 S IMMEDIATE OPENING Broadway in Alba on or before June 29, 2018. The City of Alba Our editor has been with us in one capacity or (1) the project no longer meets the requirements for a CE as a result of reserves the right to accept or another since Ronald Reagan was president. changes in the project; reject any or all bids. But she’s leaving for a government job and (2) the project involves extraordinary circumstances as described in 31 TAC Application has been we need to replace her. The Monitor is a busy, Chapter 375, Subchapter E; or made with the Texas (3) the project may violate or has violated federal, state, local, or tribal laws. 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The Wesley House in Quitman Texas offers an alternative to people who are unable to, or no longer want to, live alone but do not require the skilled level of assistance offered in a nursing home. The Wesley House is licensed as a Type B Large facility. SERVICES WE PROVIDE - INCLUDED IN THE BASE RATE: Furnished or Unfurnished Rooms - Three meals daily - Health Monitoring - Activities - 24 hour staff availability - Utilities (excluding phone) - Emergency Call System - Routine Room Maintenance - Transportation (Shopping, Field Trips, - Respite Short Term Care Doctor visits including Tyler area.) PERSONALIZED SERVICES: - Medication Assistance - Health Care Coordination - Incontinence Assistance - Mobility Assistance - Frequent Housekeeping - Transferring Assistance - Personal Hygiene - Frequent Laundry - Behavioral Assistance - Mealtime Assistance - Bathing /Dressing Assistance - Full Service Beauty Salon

To schedule a tour, call: Tammy Purdy - 903-763-1303 Private Pay, Star Plus, and Veterans Benefits and Long Term Care insurance apply. The Wesley House | 1031 E Goode - Box 143 | Quitman, TX 75783 4B Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, June 6, 2018 INSPIRE Empowering Natural Living Meal Time Is Not TV Time Pilates

%\3DWULFLD'DQÀRXV The Ultimate Mind & Body Conditioning, Pt. 1 A big, juicy hamburger or a Godzilla-sized Keep these tips in mind when setting digital If you want to enhance your overall mental and ice cream sundae flashes across the television media guidelines: physical wellbeing, movements that simultane- screen. It’s tantalizing. All you can think about • Digital media is not appropriate for chil- ously engage the mind and body are among the now is heading out for a quick pass through the dren younger than 18 months, because best types of exercises. nearest fast-food outlet. If you’ve ever felt this babies need 3D, real world interactions way, then you understand just how easily adver- with you and other family members to tisements influence our thoughts and behaviors. learn and grow. Now imagine how this type of marketing might • Avoid using TV, digital media or apps as a impact a developing child. babysitter. Look for ways to interact with “Media and food are not a healthy combina- your child face to face. tion,” says the American Academy of Pediatrics • If you are going to use digital media with (AAP). Whether it is a computer, laptop, tablets, your child, co-view the programs or play smartphone or television, eating in front of a the games yourself. Children learn better screen leads to excess calorie intake. Additionally, when they hear a parent or caregiver re- too much media takes time away from physical peat an electronic word or message. DOUBLE LEG STRETCH activity and play. • Of course, it's okay to video chat with a AAP points to numerous studies that associ- relative through a screen. Just stay by SET UP: Using a mat, lie down on your back. ate excessive TV watching with obesity in chil- your child's side to engage everyone in an Bring your knees into your chest. Gently dren. Limiting digital media and screen time to active conversation. place your hands at your shins or ankles. no more than one hour a day for children ages • Make your meals media-free. Put all Lift your head, neck and shoulders off the 18-24 months and beyond is one way to combat devices aside and focus on the food and ground. the risk for obesity. each other. • Serve your meals at the kitchen table with other family members as often as possible. This is an important time for family con- versations and sharing the day's experi- ences without media getting in the way. The constant stream of ads for high-sug- ar, high-fat foods aimed directly at children is another important reason to limit TV watching. Studies have shown that a youngster who watches excessive amounts of TV has a greater chance of INHALE: Inhale as you simultaneously becoming obese. extend your arms and legs straight out. Your For additional information on the connection arms should softly sweep from your ankles to between digital media and unhealthy eating or beside your ears, while your legs should be advice on developing a family media plan, visit straight out, toes pointed, at a 45 degree an- the AAP’s website www. healthychildren.org. gle or lower. Your neck and shoulders remain off the floor through the entire movement. SUPER APPLE SLAW

INGREDIENTS: • 1 large Gala apple (or apple of choice) • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk • 1 Tbsp. chia seeds • 1 Tbsp. hemp seeds • 1 Tbsp. raisins • 1 tsp. raw coconut sugar • 1 tsp. cinnamon EXHALE: Exhale while using your abdomi- DIRECTIONS: nals, pull your legs back into your chest and 1. Wash apple. sweep your arms around and down to your 2. Using a hand-held grater, shred the apple around the core on all four sides. ankles. 3. In a large bowl, combine the shredded apple, chia REPEAT: Using slow and controlled motion, seeds, hemp seeds, raisins, and coconut sugar. repeat to complete a total of 10 reps. 4. Toss all ingredients together. 5. Add the coconut milk. 6. Grate fresh cinnamon on top. 7. Let marinate for 10 minutes. 8. Enjoy! Get Inspired! YIELDS: 1 serving inspirehealthmag.com Facebook.com/inspirehealthmag #inspirehealthmag to show us what inspires you!

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