Wednesday, Wood County June 27, 2018 Vol. 3 No. 26 Two sections MONITOR 50 cents www.woodcountymonitor.com WCEC donates over $48,000 to local charities Wood County Electric Char- fering members a way to do- dt, and Wood counties) can Quitman Fire itable Foundation (WCECF) nate to local charities through request WCECF grants to help Chief Scott distributed more than $48,000 a program called Operation fund worthwhile projects. Wheeler (left) to 36 various local organiza- Round Up. Members simply WCECF has a seven-member receives a $1,000 tions across their nine-coun- choose to “round up” their board of directors, one from check from Wood ty service area last Tuesday bills each month. That change, each of WCEC’s districts, who County Elec- morning. never more than .99 cents, is review and approve the grant tric’s Operation Checks were presented in sent to the non-profi t WCECF. requests. Round Up board the community room at Wood All the money is raised locally Texas Ramp Project received member David County Electric cooperative and supports local projects. $5,000 while Forever Young Maxton (middle) and Vice-Chair (WCEC) headquarters in Charities from the coopera- Activity Center (FYAC) in Robin Johnson Quitman as part of a program tive’s service territory (Camp, Quitman, received $7,000 and (right). Monitor started last November.. Franklin, Hopkins, Smith, See WCEC, Page 7A photo by Larry Last fall WCEC began of- Rains, Titus, Upshur, Van Zan- Tucker) MISD trustee Holly Mischnick resigns position By QUINTON LILLEY [email protected]
Six year veteran of the Mineola School Board, Holly Mischnick announced her resignation during last Monday’s board meeting. Mischnick, a Mineola High School gradu- ate, began her six year term when she was appointed in 2012. She was subsequently elected in 2013 Holly Mischnick and reelect- This fox was spotted trotting across the grassy area across the street from the Wood County Monitor office in Mineola on Mimosa Street last Tuesday morning. ed in 2016. In As staffers watched and numerous vehicles drove past he pawed and dug at the ground, flipping his prey up into the air a few times before carrying it off. addition to her service on the (Monitor photo by Doris Newman) Board, Holly was instrumental in establishing the Mineola High School Fishing Team and donat- ed her time with board respon- sibilities along with school func- Rushing hangs up his scissors, tions. “Mineola ISD is proud of her but not his sharp wit and humor volunteer service on the board and support for the students, very weekday morning for Story & photo small stroke which made it hard staff , and Mineola community. E57 years Jimmy Rushing by Doris Newman for him to stand for long times Holly is a champion for all stu- would turn on the lights, fl ip or to walk well so he retired. dents and creating high expecta- over the open sign and unlock the door Rushing has been barbering from his tions and support for programs to Broadway Barber Shop. He had been shop at 113 East Broad Street since No- to promote student success. We thinking about retiring, but in May the vember 1961, so when he retired it meant will miss her enthusiasm, focus venerable Mineola barber suff ered a the end of an era for downtown. His wife See MISCHNICK, Page 9A
This Week in Your
Neighborhood The signs tell the story – Broadway Barber Shop is closed but the Rushing family wasn’t letting it hap- • The worship Arts Ministry of pen without a wry humor. First Baptist Church of Mineola will present the patriotic musi- of more than 60 years, Nita, recalled cal “Our Flag Was Still There” how he would just walk out during the Sunday July 1 at 11 a.m. in the day and leave the barber shop “wide church sanctuary. Admission is open. He’d go to diff erent stores around free. town.” She told about calling the shop • The annual Lake Fork Fire- for him and another downtown busi- works Show is Saturday at Oak nessman, Wayne Collins, answering the Ridge Marina with activities be- phone. “I said, `Well Wayne, I need to ginning at 6 p.m. The Golf Cart talk to Jimmy,’” she recalled to which Parade begins at 7:30 p.m. Come Collins replied ‘Well. I’m waiting for a early to get a good spot. See RUSHING, Page 6A • Quitman Dairy Queen is having their Classic Car Cruise The owner of the longest continuously-owned Mineola Thursday at 6 pm. business, Jimmy Rushing retired in May and is shown • There will be a Quitman with his wife of almost 61 years, Nita. Broad Street and Chamber of Commerce Mixer the shops across the road reflect in the front window. at Quitman Realty Thursday Over the years Jimmy used those reflections to help from 6 p.m. to 7 p. m. at 519 S. keep an eye on his shop when he went to visit neigh- Main, Quitman. boring businesspeople. (Photo courtesy Kim Galyean) Fletcher, Castloo hold Town Hall meeting in Yantis By LARRY TUCKER our towns,” Norris said. “I appreciate Fletcher expressed concern over infor- [email protected] what you men are doing, reaching out mation the residents of the county are and extending yourselves to the com- receiving. “People have access to things The third of six planned Town Hall munities.” like Facebook where anybody who has events featuring 402nd District Court Fletcher and Castloo each gave open- an opinion, whether it’s right of wrong, Judge Jeff Fletcher and Wood County ing statements. “We decided to do these can express it, but there is tons of misin- Sheriff Tom Castloo drew an inquisi- town halls after the success we had last formation out there,” Fletcher observed. tive crowd of approximately 30 locals to November with the one we had at the “I am here to let you know what the the Yantis Community Center Tuesday courthouse. We thought it would be bet- processes are and how and why we do night. ter to get out into the communities we things they way we do them.” Mayor Trey Norris welcomed the serve,” Fletcher noted. “We want to fi nd The judge talked about voter and jury audience to Yantis. “I think what these out what people are thinking and what turnout being a problem. “Voter turn- men are doing is great. It’s one of those they are concerned about. This is good Judge Jeff Fletcher things our community needs for all of for everybody.” See TOWN HALL, Page 4A
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basketball scholarship I would have to work on my basket- Should student athletes specialize in one sport? ball skills year round. So from the age of 11 with the help of For anyone who’s September just as these teams could compete itive sports teams especially my father Myron Lilley (who been at a Wood football season got with like-size schools in small on the high school level. From played college basketball as County high school underway and one towns oftentimes small East an early age most kids were well) I played basketball 11 game this past school of the things that Texas schools have been over- choosing one sport to special- months a year and constant- year you’ve probably became immediately whelmed skill-wise by schools ize in because the skill level ly played on club teams and seen a tall black guy apparent as football in Dallas as well as other of young athletes began to school teams year round. in jeans and a polo season, basketball metropolitan areas in the state skyrocket especially in metro- By age 17, I became good shirt who looks like season, volleyball and I think I know why. politan areas like Los Angeles, enough to be off ered a college he should be on the season and baseball I’m originally from San Ber- New York, Houston and many scholarship to California State court or fi eld play- QUINTON LILLEY / softball season nardino, California, a suburb others. University-Eastbay. I later ing on your school’s came around – was located 60 miles east of Los By the age of 10 I knew transferred and played college team. Well that guy is that a lot of the same Angeles. Southern California that playing basketball was basketball at St. Edward’s Uni- me, Quinton Lilley. athletes were playing two and is a lot like the DFW area with my God-given gift and that versity in Austin from 2012- I became the Wood County sometimes three sports in one millions of residents, bad if I wanted to maximize my 2016 before beginning my Monitor’s sports editor last academic year. But while all traffi c and extremely compet- chances to earn a college career in sports journalism. While many “old school” athletes in the 70s, 80s and 90s Letter to the Editor were regularly seen playing running back in the fall, point Dear Editor: she had been there for renewal. over to someone who can. guard in the winter and short If you’d like to see how government “I’m sorry,” was the reply... but we In a world fi lled with serious matt ers, stop in the spring over the works, look no further than the drivers could go to Tyler if we needed to get it this is a mosquito bite on an elephant’s past 20 years or so that occur- license bureau as operated in Wood done today, or “you can come back to- rear, but it would be so simple to handle rence has become less com- County. For days they had a sign in the morrow,” she said. properly. mon in major cities across the door saying they were closed but would This is ridiculous at so many levels. If The 40,000 or so Wood County inhabi- country. The only exception is be open at 8 a.m., June 19th. the sheriff ’s department can investigate tants shouldn’t have to go to Tyler to get a high school athletes in small I was 13th in line 15 minutes before they murders, they can certainly handle the license renewed, nor should they have to school districts just like Min- were to open and it was longer by the paperwork to renew a driver’s license. If put up with a part-time offi ce in Quitman. eola, Alba-Golden, Quitman, time a very nice and polite lady from Ty- the District Judge can throw you in jail, or Next time someone asks you for their Hawkins and Yantis. Much of ler arrived to announce that she wouldn’t the local police department do the same, vote to send them to Austin, ask them this reason from my perspec- be renewing licenses but only giving surely they can deal with the limited pa- what they’ve done for you recently. tive is based on the demand drivers tests. perwork it takes to renew a license. Gary Edwards One lady in line said it was the fi fth time If the state can’t get the job done, turn it Holly Lake Ranch See QUANDRIES, Page 9A 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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Included in the list of equipment with Doug Cameron elected vice-pres- is a fi eld mower valued at $25,000 retail ident and Royce Patt erson board secre- which has only been used this year along tary. with fi eld and hand rollers, a 75-foot QISD Superintendent Rhonda Turn- hose, batt er’s box template, mound clay, er is confi dent about the future and the seven fi eld rakes, mat drag, spike drag, leadership of the current school board. grass sweeper, chalker, tamps, fi eld con- “QISD continues to forge forward ditioner and several other smaller items. with a strong vision of Educating Ev- In other action the board approved a ery Child...Every Chance...Every day. Memorandum of Understanding with It is exciting to see continued facility Tyler Junior College (TJC) and QISD improvements on every campus, and concerning the dual credit program. Justice of the Peace Tony Gilbreath (far right) swears-in recently-elected school board members (left to to see the growth our students are mak- TJC will pick up half of the tuition for right) Royce Patterson, Jeremy Smith and Michael Hipp at the board’s June 18 meeting. (Monitor photo ing,” Turner noted. “Our improving test economically disadvantaged students by Larry Tucker) scores, diverse and successful CTE pro- while QISD pays the remainder. QISD grams, UIL performances, and Fine Arts currently picks up half of the tuition for programs are all testaments to the im- all students in the dual credit program pact that a stable and supportive board for the fi rst 15 hours of classes. Yantis trustees approve 2018-19 calendar has on the overall academic success of A bid of $29,900 for repainting need- students. ed at Quitman Elementary School was The Yantis School Board last week ap- of the Mission, Vision and Goals state- “I am very proud of our school board awarded to Campbell Paint and Wall- proved the 2018-2019 school calendar ment without objection. Board Member and the diverse backgrounds that they covering of Tyler. The work includes all calling for students to be back in the Stacey Wetz el described the statement represent. Their passion for our children labor and materials for the project. classroom Wednesday, August 24. as the “best thing I’ve seen in a long is evident, and their guidance is the Winn Tile Company of Tyler was Approved unanimously, the calen- time,” while Hilff erich lauded those force behind the success.” awarded the bid to replace the carpet at dar schedules the last day of class next involved in developing the statement. In another matt er, the board approved Quitman Junior High and High School spring on Friday, May 24. The 170 days The Mission states: “in partnership the $14,500 purchase of fi eld equipment for $69,859.40. of instruction were adjusted to complete with parents, community and students, from Grand Saline ISD (with a retail val- The trustees also approved the Stu- the school year before the 2019 Memori- Yantis ISD will educate all students to ue of $31,735). The equipment will be dent Code of Conduct and separate al Day holiday weekend. achieve their full potential in a secure used by Quitman personnel in the care handbooks for each campus including Preparations for the fall semester learning environment as knowledge- of all the outdoor athletic facilities. elementary, junior high school and high dominated the board meeting. Trustees able, self-assured citizens ready for col- “Grand Saline is going to all turf over school. discussed security, transportation, staff - lege or careers.” The fi ve goals are fi scal at their facilities and they won’t need Donations approved by the board in- ing and scheduling. Superintendent responsibility, community relations, a any of their fi eld equipment anymore. cluded $300 from Faith Baptist Church Tracey Hilff erich briefed the board re- professional environment, quality train- Some of it, like the fi eld mower is only a ($100 to each campus) and two checks garding the updated safety and securi- ing, and vigilance in security. year old so we were able to get what we totaling $2,850 from the Quitman Athlet- ty plan status and reported that a draft Board Member Michael Burnett raised need at an excellent price,” Turner said. ic Booster Club. plan should be available for the board a number of transportation issues in- to review at the July meeting. cluding bus rotations and investigation Following a closed session, the board into the feasibility of leasing busses. hired teachers Stacey McMinn and Hilff erich commented, “We must bet- John Walker on 10-month probationary ter our bus fl eet,” and agreed to present contracts, and school counselor Robin more information regarding a leasing Boggs on a part-time ten-month proba- option at the next meeting. tionary contract. Hilff erich noted the Hilff erich informed the board that P.O. Box 1188 Mineola, TX 75773 (Across from WAL-MART) school is gett ing very close to having a based on student population and tax 903-569-5115 full staff in place for the fall. values it is anticipated Yantis school dis- Jonathan, Rodney & Nic Watkins By unanimous vote, the board ap- trict will once again be a Texas Educa- www.watkinsinsurancegroup.com proved the District of Innovation plan tion Agency Chapter 41 school district which will become offi cial once the Tex- and hence will have some state fund- as Education Agency Commissioner’s ing redirected to less-wealthy school Discounts up to 40% Offi ce receives and approves the lett er districts. According to the Texas Edu- 47 this TX Ben won request from the board. The fi ve-year cation Agency, “The relative wealth of ACROSS 1234 Pulitzer for Editorial plan will allow a greater degree of lo- 1 in Wood County TEXAS the school district is measured in terms on U.S. 69 Cartooning 5 cal control over Texas education policy of the taxable value of the property that 5 TX newspaper 49 house repairman, and procedures. Specifi cally, the school lies within the school district borders “____ Free Press” using jacks 6 CROSSWORD 6 most TXns take 52 glossy black long- by Charley & Guy Orbison 7 board requested control over the school divided by the number of students in ___ _ loan to buy tailed cuckoo bird Copyright 2018 by Orbison Bros. calendar, authority to revoke a student’s weighed average daily att endance.” a house 53 TX “Star Trek” creator (init.) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 transfer status, and an exemption from All board members were in att endance 7 small songbird 8 eastern Army fort 54 “he ______into my 16 17 18 19 20 the teacher certifi cation requirement in at the meeting. Agenda items anticipat- 9 laborers business” (pried) order to have fl exibility in staffi ng hard- ed for the July board meeting include 16 in 2013, TX Strait 21 22 23 was ACM “Enter- 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 to-fi ll teacher positions. security, student transfers, handbooks, tainer of the ____” The board also approved a fi nal draft board orientation, and new hires. 18 TXism: “would 35 36 37 38 melt the ______your molars” 39 40 4142 43 (hot chilli) 21 TXism: “__ hill for 44 45 46 Mineola school board prepares for budget a stepper” (easy) 22 TXism: “____ 47 48 49 50 51 wrangler” (doctor) By QUINTON LILLEY August. Board member also announced 52 53 54 [email protected] that additional budget workshops may 23 Cher’s only country song: 55 56 57 P-1382 be held as needed for budget on Aug. 23 “It’s ___ Late” 55 TXism: “a bag __ The Mineola school board announced and Aug. 27. 24 TXism: “______” (skinny) 58 greased lightning” 58 “_____ his their 2018 fi scal budget planning sched- A public notice is expected to be pub- 30 the Okie who sorrows” 10 community safety: 59 founded Walmart 59 ___ City, TX “Texas Citizens __ ule during last Monday’s board meet- lished Aug. 15 that will reveal the new 60 ing. proposed tax rate. 34 Monopoly prop. 60 this Ryan was _____ Association” 35 TXism: “strong married to TX 11 ____road 61 33 pasta The board plans to hold a budget In other news Superintendent Kim enough to _____ Dennis Quaid 12 once an FM in 38 secured with a line workshop on July 16 at 6 p.m. with a Tunnell announced the resignation of _ horseshoe” 61 much ___ about Amarillo 40 TXism: “___ nuthin’ money” regular board meeting to follow at 7 Stacey Whitehead, Kindergarten Teach- (strong coffee) 7;ERUQ$XWU\ÀOP 36 “X marks the DOWN “______Ranch” (extra money) p.m. er; Stacee Sager, WCSESSA Diagnos- ____” 14 __ Centro College 41 “The eyes of Texas On Aug.20 the board will again hold a 37 TXism: “bird ___ 1 TX greeting: “a hug 15 Stetson hat was 26 TX Ellerbee book: ___ upon you” ticianl; and Claire Sims, WCSESSA ‘__” (follow) and ______” ___ invented in TX “And __ __ Goes” 42 some say Peggy budget workshop at 6 p.m. before hold- Speech Pathologist Assistant. 7;LVP ´ÀWVBBBB 2 this Metcalf was in W\SHRIÀHOGFRUQ 27 TXism: “it ______was ing a public meeting to address some of ______on a “JFK” with TX ______ears _ big loop to rope subject of Holly song duck” Tommy Lee Jones 19 TX Linda Darnell him” (big man) 48 past tense of tread the discussions held. During the public The district also hired Kylie Alexan- 43 TX Lefty Frizzell: 3 “Made in Texas, ÀOP 28 Dobie wrote “_ 50 this Lindsey won meeting in August the board plans to der, Donna Baker, Tyler Broadhurst, “If _____ Got the ______for “______Amber” _____ in England” Olympic ski gold adopt a proposed tax rate. The rate will Kerry Bullard, Michelle Fabel, Kimber- Money I’ve Got Texans” 20 TX Don Henley, 29 former video 51 dir. from Blanco the Time” 4 TXism: “mean __ et al. ______the game developer to Kyle be fi nalized and formally adopted on ly Howard, Khindra Kent, Melissa Re- 44 in-state farming __ old range cow” Eagles in California company in TX 56 TXism: “fast as oil Aug 30 as the new fi scal year begins. uvers and Tamara Turner. Each hire is (2 wds. abbr.) 9 TX Ginger Rogers 24 TX singer, Fender 31 some TX speed ____ _ gusher: 45 UT Oct. opponent ÀOP ´6KDOO (init.) limits are 75 ___ 57 “_____ to tears” The fi nal budget numbers are expect- expected to fi ll positions on the faculty 46 colored an egg __ Dance” 25 every one of 32 “___ is me” (unexciting) ed to be approved entirely by the end of staff for the 2018-2019 school year.
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The offi - to June 20 included: daughter kept calling and the boyfriend following the vehicle the offi cer did not cer stopped with the two vehicles at the June 20 – A reckless driver was report- would take the phone away and hang witness a violation. intersection of North Pacifi c and Green- ed heading westbound on East Broad up. Offi cers responded and found the A cart fi lled with items for travel was ville Street while they exchanged infor- Street at 1:09 a.m. The vehicle reportedly two had an argument and the female located by a resident on West Buchanan mation. The incident was found to have veered in to the eastbound lane. An offi - was pushed. She did not want to fi le Street. The offi cer transported the items happened before the vehicles entered the cer responded to the call but could not charges and a report was fi led for family to the police department. The following city limits. fi nd the vehicle. violence purposes. morning a man came to the department An offi cer assisted a stranded motorist Offi cers responded to a residence on A woman on Kings Lane reported sus- and claimed the items. on South Pacifi c Street who was out of Wren Street to assist medical services. A picious activity at her residence. She said Offi cers received a report of a person gas. The offi cer took the man to the con- 63-year-old man pronounced deceased someone knocked on the door and the acting strange and possibly intoxicated venience store to get gas and returned by justice of the peace Jerry Parker. electricity went off at the same time. An in a vehicle at the intersection of North him to his vehicle. A woman reported a fraudulent scam offi cer responded but did not fi nd any- Pacifi c and Broad Street. When offi cers A business on the North West Loop after receiving a call from another wom- one in the area. responded they found alcohol, pills and 564 reported a theft. This incident is un- an identifying herself as an employee of Darek Marcell Curts, 17 and Chance methamphetamine in the vehicle. Steph- der investigation. an electric company. She told the victim Avery Briggs, 19 both from Mineola anie Marie Loy, 39 of Mineola, was ar- A woman reported while at a traffi c that she was going to have her electricity turned themselves in at the police de- rested for possession of a controlled sub- light at Broad Street and Pacifi c Street, turned off if she did not pay her. She was partment for an outstanding warrant stance under 28 grams and possession of her vehicle was struck from behind. She instructed to go the dollar store and get on a theft under $750. The two were in- a controlled substance under 1 gram. had the license plate of the other vehicle prepaid cards, then call her back with the volved in stealing multiple cases of beer June 17 - A man reported suspicious that left the scene. pin number. from Walmart in May. men in a vehicle near Nuss Drive taking Police arrested Michael James Mor- A reckless driver was reported on West A resident reported a man acting pictures. The male subjects left the area row, 32, Canton for a Van Zandt County Broad Street. According to the caller the strange on Kilpatrick Street. The man before an offi cer arrived. warrant for theft, driving while license vehicle was unable to maintain a single was yelling at people and walking A business on Northeast Loop 564 re- invalid enhanced and operating motor lane. The offi cer located the vehicle at the around carrying a guitar. An offi cer re- ported a theft that occurred the day be- vehicle without fi nancial responsible intersection of Broad and Pacifi c streets. sponded to the area and found the man. fore. This is under investigation. and unregistered vehicle. Passenger, The offi cer followed the vehicle to East The man left the area. A burn permit violation was reported Kimberly Ann Herring, 28 Grand Saline Loop 564, but did not witness a violation. Loud music was reported near South on Wigley Street. An offi cer responded was also arrested for possession of drug A reckless driver was reported, trav- Johnson Street. An offi cer found the mu- to the location and found the resident paraphernalia. Morrow was stopped by eling at a high rate of speed. The caller sic on the 700 block South Johnson Street. was burning in a Chimney. an offi cer for a defective license plate reported the vehicle tried to run her off An offi cer verbally warned the resident June 16 - Wood County Sheriff ’s Of- light on West Broad Street. the roadway on South Pacifi c Street. The and they turned the music down. fi ce reported a call in reference to sever- June 14 - A homeowner on Wigley caller said the vehicle pulled into a local A man reported his sister’s boyfriend al males, possibly teenagers on the roof Street reported that tenants were de- business, an offi cer was unable to locate came over and threatened him and his of Paredes. An offi cer responded to the stroying his rental property and had the vehicle. sister near West Blair Street. When the restaurant but did not fi nd anyone. tampered with the water meter. The Personnel at a business on South Pacifi c offi cers responded it was reported the A woman reported she was assaulted water department was notifi ed to check Street reported a man who they thought woman was assaulted by the boyfriend. by her husband at a residence on North the meter and found it had not been tam- was stealing in the store. Offi cers located This was investigated and the woman Line Street. The case was under inves- pered with. the man as he was walking in to another said she was not assaulted. A report was tigation, but the woman decided not to Police arrested Melissa Kay Tucker, 27, store, but did not fi nd any stolen items in fi led for family violence purposes. fi le charges. A report was fi led for family Mineola for two Wood County warrants, the man’s possession. June 18 – A Mineola student made a violence purposes. possession of a controlled substance and A suspicious person was reported at threat of harming himself and possibly An offi cer responded to University tampering with evidence, after the offi - a church on the 1900 block of Old Tyler others. Investigators met with witnesses Street when a man reported he and his cers received a tip that she was at a busi- Highway. The man was reported look- immediately. The incident is under in- families were receiving threats. The offi - ness on Northwest Loop 564. ing in to the windows of the church. An vestigation. cer found that the threats were not direct. Offi cers conducted a suspicious vehi- offi cer responded to the call and found it Personnel at a business on North- A reckless driver was reported on West cle check at the Wood County National to be the same man that was at the busi- east Loop 564 reported a man walking Broad Street headed eastbound. The Bank when a car was parked in the park- ness earlier suspected of shoplifting. The through the parking lot with a crow bar. driver was unable to maintain a single ing lot. Offi cer was told that the vehicle man had a family member in route to Offi cers responded and found the man lane and driving at a high rate of speed. ran out of gas. Offi cers att empted to as- pick him up. on North Pacifi c Street but did not fi nd An offi cer att empted to locate the vehicle sist with the vehicle. An offi cer took the A reckless driver call was reported a crow bar. Johnny Ray Tudor, 23, Min- but was unable to fi nd it. woman to Walmart to get something to driving erratically and was parked at eola, was arrested for public intoxication A man on Carolyn Street requested an fi x the car, but was unsuccessful a friend Walmart the caller said the driver was and possession of drug paraphernalia offi cer to speak with him about marital picked the woman up. seen drinking alcohol. Offi cers investi- after offi cers found a drug pipe in his issues and his rights with his children. A reckless driver was reported on West gated the call and found the man was not pocket. He was told it was a civil matt er. Broad Street, heading eastbound at a intoxicated. A reckless driver was reported on June 15 - A man reported he was trav- high rate of speed. The offi cer found the June 19 - A woman reported her South Pacifi c Street that was unable to eling into the city on North Pacifi c Street vehicle and followed it but did not wit- daughter and the daughter’s boyfriend maintain a single lane. An offi cer re- when an item fell off a truck hauling a ness a violation. Wood County Sheriff’s Report Wood County Sheriff ’s warded to investigators. man about 10:46 a.m. and on outstanding warrants to investigators. vehicle on CR 1943 near Department activities on A suspicious vehicle FM 2966 near Yantis at when deputies made a June 8 – A report of Yantis around 5:46 a.m. June 6 through June 12 report on CR 3550 near 11:11 a.m. They were un- welfare check about 2:02 shots fi red near CR 1995 They located the vehicle June 12 – Deputies Hawkins was reported to able to make contact with a.m. on Hwy 69 near near Yantis about 6:13 and everything was OK. spoke with a person deputies about 7:21 p.m. the individuals. Mineola. a.m. Deputies searched Deputies were dis- around 3:36 a.m. on sus- After searching the area Deputies were dis- Deputies spoke with the area but found no ac- patched to FM 17 near picious circumstances on they were unable to lo- patched to CR 4854 near the reporting party at ap- tivity. Alba about 6:48 a.m. in CR 3540 near Hawkins. cate the vehicle. Winnsboro about 12 p.m. proximately 12:05 p.m. Deputies went out on a reference to theft. Actors The reporting party was At 8:53, Crystal Martin, in reference to a dispute. in reference to criminal welfare check on FM2869 or actors unknown stole a advised to clear the inci- 36 of Mineola, was ar- Deputies spoke with mischief. A know actor near Hawkins around cargo trailer full of wood dent. rested by deputies on a all parties involved and damaged the reporting 6:33 a.m. They searched cabinets from the report- A disturbance was re- traffi c stop on FM 14 near cleared the incident. party’s shed. the area but were unable ing party’s property. The ported around 6:30 a.m. Hawkins on outstanding At about 3:05 p.m. dep- Deputies received a re- to locate the individual. case was forwarded to in- to deputies in reference warrants. uties answered a welfare port of burglary about Deputies went out on vestigators. to a disturbance. All par- June 11 – At 9:07 a.m. check on CR4530 near 12:11 p.m. on CR 3269. an arrest/warrant service ties involved cleared the deputies were dispatched Winnsboro. The person They spoke with the re- to CR 2290 near Mineola. See SHERIFF, Page 9A incident. to CR 2460 near Mineola was found and every- porting party and cleared At approximately 12:32 Deputies went out on in reference of a vehicle thing was OK. the incident. p.m. they searched the an arrest/warrant service burglary. Unknown peo- Steven Ingram 31, Haw- Deputies were dis- area but could not make to FM 2088 near Quitman ple stole a fi rearm from kins, was arrested on an patched to CR4897 near contact with the person. at about 10 a.m. They the reporting party’s ve- outstanding warrant at Winnsboro on criminal There was a welfare BC s mischief. Unknown per- check request on Hwy 80 ’ searched the area and hicle. The case was for- approximately 4:15 p.m. were unable to make con- warded to investigators. when deputies went out son had damaged the re- near Mineola about 1:02 tact with the person Deputies received a on an arrest/warrant ser- porting party’s mailbox. p.m. Deputies located 4 Wheeler & Following an arrest/ report of theft on Hwy vice to CR 3120. A suspicious person the person and every- Lawn Mower warrant service Jennifer 154 near Quitman about Deputies were dis- report at Lake Holbrook thing was OK. King, 36, of Wiggley- 9:18 a.m. A known per- patched on FM 17 near beach about 4:57 p.m. Deputies were dis- Repair Street, Mineola, was ar- son stole catt le from the Alba at around 4:41 p.m. Deputies located the per- patched to CR 2427 near rested for an outstanding reporting party. The case in reference to a fi re. Alba son and cleared the scene. Mineola around 5:35 p.m. warrant. was forwarded to investi- Fire Department extin- Deputies were dis- on a welfare check. The 903-967-7301 Deputies received a ref- gators. guished the fi re and the patched to FM 2869 near person was located and Chain Saw Repair erence to touristic threat A suspicious vehicle scene was cleared. Hawkins around 6:34 everything was OK. on CR 2841 near Mineola on 3440 near Hawkins A criminal trespass re- p.m. in reference to sus- Deputies were dis- Tillers & Jet Skis at about 1:18 p.m. Dep- was reported at 1:47 p.m. port was make to depu- picious circumstances. patched to Lake Hol- XUV’s, ATV’s & UTV’s uties gave the reporting Deputies located it and ties at 5:57 p.m. The dep- Deputies spoke with the brook beach around 7:18 Side By Sides party advice and cleared everything was OK. uties gave the reporting reporting party and ad- p.m. in reference to a the incident. Deputies spoke with a party advice and cleared vised extra patrol would reckless driver. Deputies Hours: Deputies were dis- person at 1:48 p.m. in ref- the incident. be provided. searched but did not lo- patched to Indian Gap erence to suspicious cir- Kenneth Kratz meyer, At about 7:27 p.m. dep- cate the vehicle. 8-5 near Quitman around cumstances on CR 1431 28 of Hawkins was ar- uties were dispatched to Amber Thompkins, 37 Mon. - Fri. 3:58 p.m. in reference to near Quitman. The dep- rested for assault when CR 2163 near Quitman in of Flint was arrested for 9-12 Sat. a disturbance. Deputies uties advised the report- deputies were dispatched reference to a noise com- possession of Marijuana spoke with all parties in- ing party that extra patrol to CR 3425 near Hawkins plaint. Deputies spoke when deputies conduct- 1352 E. St. Hwy. 154 volved and left the scene. would be provided. around 6:34 p.m. in refer- with all parties involved ed a traffi c stop on Hwy Quitman, Tx. 75783 At around 4:31 p.m. June 10 – at about 12:31 ence to an assault. and cleared the incident 80 near Mineola about deputies received a re- a.m. deputies were dis- Deputies were dis- Deputies went to CR 10:27 p.m. B.C. Roberts port of reckless driver on patched to Rising Star patched to FM 2659 near 3130 near Quitman about June 7 – Deputies re- 20 Years Experience FM 779. They searched near Quitman regarding Hawkins around 9 p.m. 7:56 p.m. in reference to sponded to a suspicious the area but were unable a suicidal subject. A 70 in reference to theft. The suspicious circumstanc- to locate the vehicle. year old person of Quit- reporting person said a es. The suspicious activi- Deputies received a re- man was arrested for known person stole sev- ty was located and every- port of disturbance on CR aggravated assault with eral items from his prop- thing was OK. COLEMAN BAIL BOND 1452 near Quitman about deadly weapon. erty. The case was for- At 9 p.m. on CR 3270 6:17 p.m. Those involved James David, 42, Haw- warded to investigators. another suspicious cir- were separated for the kins was arrested for June 9 – Deputies were cumstance was reported (Directly across the street from Wood County Jail) night. unlawful possession of dispatched to Hwy 154 near Quitman. Deputies A resident on CR 1670 a fi rearm following a near Quitman around searched but were unable 407 S. Stephen • Quitman, Texas 75763 near Alba reported a report of a suspicious 12:13 a.m. in reference to locate any suspicious credit/debit card abuse person on CR 3820 near to a welfare check. They activity. at around 7:15 p.m. A Hawkins was made to gave the person a courte- Deputies were dis- 903.763.4844 known person was said deputies at 2:43 A.M. sy transport and cleared patched to CR 4896 near to use the reporting par- Deputies went out on the incident. Winnsboro around 8 p.m. 24 Hour Service ty’s card without authori- arrest/warrant services Susana Cortes, 27 of in reference to an assault. zation. This case was for- on FM 2088 near Quit- Quitman was arrested The case was forwarded Credit Terms Available 6A Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Mineola Memorial Library Notes BY LIBRARIAN MARY HURLEY As I type this column, programs until the end of July at which Library: Tuesdays 2 p.m for Kindergar- Karin Tanabe’s The Diplomat’s Daugh- we are entering our time, programming will cease so inven- ten to 5th grade; Wednesday mornings ter at Oak Ridge Marina / Restaurant. fourth week of our Sum- tory can begin and the staff can take a 10:15 a.m. for Toddlers (ages 18months To eat, join the group at 1 p.m (you pay mer Reading Programs. quick break before Fall programs begin. to 3 years) with their parent / caregiver; for your own meal.) To discuss the In the three weeks we All of these programs hopefully en- Wednesday afternoons 2 p.m. Teens and book, join the group by 2 p.m. have been hosting pro- courage visits to the Library to see what Tweens for 6th grade up to High School; For those of you wondering about our grams, we have had 30 all the Library has to off er. There are and Thursdays 2 p.m. for PreSchool Library cat, Chessie: She is a litt le under programs with 394 participants! All of books (of course), audio books to listen ages 3, 4, and 5 years with their parent / the weather with a stomach ailment. our programs are “homegrown” in that to or read along with, movies, for the caregiver. We are hoping antibiotics will do the we have not paid for anyone to perform children computers full of fun, educa- We did not have a Book Sale at the trick. She goes back to see her veterinar- for the children. Teens have taken walk- tional games, for adults access to the Annex in the month of June due to the ian in about another week. ing tours, preschool has played games internet, newspapers and magazines, heat and humidity and not enough Remember, the Library will be closed and made things, Kindergarten through and coloring pages for all ages. We volunteers to comfortably run the sale. Wednesday, July 4 to celebrate Indepen- fi fth grade has made things; Prima- don’t whisper any more and we do not Check with the Library closer to the es- dence Day! Please, have a safe holiday ry and Elementary summer school use outside voices inside. We have all timated date of the July Sale to see what and enjoy the freedoms we have! students have made things and tried kinds of display to help our patrons fi nd is happening. The Mineola Memorial Library is a experiments; and kids at McFarland their next book to read. East Texas Library Friends Book Club 501(c),3 non-profi t and your donations Center made a craft. We will continue Summer Reading Programs at the will meet on Saturday, July 7 to discuss are tax-deductible. when it closed. 60th anniversary last sum- my Flynt and owned lot of memories in that lit- he was really 82 years old, A native of Quitman, mer. “We lived about a more than one building tle barber shop,” Kim not- which doesn’t seem in Rushing Rushing went from mile or two apart,” Jimmy in town, as does the retir- ed. “Quite a few,” Jimmy line with his spry outlook From page 1A school to serving his said. Asked if they were ing barber and his wife. added. During the 1970s, and wit. “I feel it though,” country in the Navy as high school sweethearts, They own fi ve buildings longer hair came in style he said. Kim said the haircut too.’” a machinist from 1954 to Nita began, “Well,” and in Mineola which are the and things were a litt le great-grandchildren are Years ago Jim’s Cafe, 1958. The Navy gave him Jimmy answered “Some- locations of eight or nine uncomfortable at home keeping him busy. (Niehaus) was on Broad a ticket to see places like times.” businesses. It seems he because their son Tim During his nearly six Street in what became a Japan, the Philippines They married when she decided Mineola was a wanted to wear long hair. decades as a Mineola fl ower shop that burned and the Persian Gulf. Af- was 18 and he was 21 on good investment. “When “It was bad,” Kim said. businessman, Jimmy has down and is now the pa- ter his discharge from the Aug. 9, 1957. With both of business was bad, the Nita recalled longtime seen lots of changes in tio at Kitchen’s. Jimmy military he went to bar- their families from Quit- buildings were cheaper,” community member Ray- the town. “When I came could sit there and drink ber college on Commerce man, Jimmy and Nita he said. mond Curbow described it was good, then it was coff ee and look across the Street in Dallas and after chose to live in Mineola Rushing thought when Jimmy’s style. “He said bad, then it’s good again,” street at the refl ections in completing that went to to give themselves a litt le he opened his shop it was you’d go in there and sit he said. Collins’ window and see work. Rushing started space. They have three a good place and learned down in the chair and During his time as a if anyone went in his bar- barbering in 1959 in Dal- children, Tim, Kim Galy- over the years it was a you would tell Jimmy Mineola businessman, bershop. las, Commerce, Quitman ean and Jill Hudson and “real good” location. that you want your hair Rushing was a member A few years ago Rush- and Mineola. their clan includes fi ve Part of the Mineola lore cut. And he will listen to of the Jaycees that start- ing and his barbershop Asked how he got into grandchildren and seven was that certain people you,” she said, “and then ed the Mineola rodeo; the received a Texas Trea- barbering Rushing, with great-grandchildren. took part in poker games cut it the way he wants only other member alive sure Business Award his trademark sly smile, Jimmy bought his bar- held in the second fl oor to.” But Jimmy knew who worked on it is Ray by the Texas Historical replied, “Beats pickin’ ber shop building from of his barbershop build- the diff erence between a Blakeney. They leased Commission. Broadway cott on.” Kathleen McGee about ing. With a completely good haircut and a bad the land on Highway 69 Barber Shop was the lon- Jimmy and his wife 30 years after he opened straight face, Jimmy re- haircut – “two weeks.” from the Mineola Club gest-continuously owned Nita, who were both from it. Mrs. McGee was the plied to that, “We had As far as his approach to Lake and built the bleach- downtown business Quitman, celebrated their mother of att orney Jim- prayer meeting up there.” haircutt ing, Jimmy said, ers themselves. Just like His daughter and wife “I just kind of did it the with the fi re department, pointed out that before he way I thought it would the wives helped and one Seafood Buffet bought the building there look the best. Some of particularly hot July in $ 99 had been a domino hall them were happy and the concession stand was Friday & Saturday 14. and a pool hall there. As some of them wasn’t.” all it took for the Jaycees 4 p.m. - close far as Jimmy’s version of One of his memories to turn it over to the Min- )ULHG %ODFNHQHG&DW¿VK)UHVK the second fl oor activities, was of doing fi rst hair- eola Fire Department. &UDZ¿VK%RLOHG6KULPS*XPER5HG he was willing to divulge cuts. Nita said he would Some of the Jaycees’ %HDQV$QG5LFH6DODG%DU$QG'HVVHUWUW a bit more information. come home quite tense other activities included 0XFK0RUH “Jerry Rapp was the pas- from doing those. “It collecting nonperishable tor,” he said. was a headache,” he said. foods to give to the needy Come Join Us. Jimmy has no doubt “Those kids, the clippers and giving away coff ee 619 S Main St, Quitman honed his humor over scared them and they’d and doughnuts to trav- the years with his friends just cry and their moms elers passing through on and customers and has a were having to hold their Labor Day, before Inter- manner of speech, short heads still,” Kim said. For state 20 went in. They set Hearing Loss is no Joke! and almost boyish, which the Rushing family, when up at the old Otho’s park- I know. Because of my hearing loss I wear aids is unusual. Nita recalled someone got a haircut, it ing lot, a dealership on the going to a grocery store was a family event com- north side of East Broad and thank GOD every day for them. when they fi rst came to plete with pictures being Street. It is across from Mineola and a checker taken. what is the Chinese food there asking him about it. With all that history, restaurant now which Better Hearing “She said your accent is Kim noted that Jimmy used to be Bankston’s. diff erent,” she said. “She has verbally committ ed “And Bankston would Starts here...... said `I bet I know where his barber shop fi xtures to get mad as hops,” he said, you’re from,’” Jimmy the Mineola Historic Mu- because they were tak- In Lindale we offer: added in. “`You’re from seum. ing away business from up north, aren’t you?’ Jimmy isn’t really hap- them. “Boy, he got mad.” ¾ Comprehensive hearing exam And I said I sure am,” he py about retiring now. “I During the course of ¾ Full explanation of exam results said drawing out the sure. think he was wanting to,” history when Jimmy was When she asked him Kim noted, “but now that making his and his fam- ¾ 60 Day-100% money back guarantee “whereabouts,” he told he had to, that’s diff er- ily’s living there have ¾ Discreet “Brain Hearing” technology her, “I’m from Quitman.” ent.” been fi res that occurred In his years of barber- While the stroke has downtown. He said when ¾ ǡϔ ing, Jimmy admits he’s aff ected his walking and the fl ower shop burned cut “quite a few” heads of ability to stand, his fam- many years ago, “That Call for a free hearing exam (yes it’s free) hair. Asked if he had ever ily is grateful. “Hey, he was spooky when it was tried to calculate how can still eat, talk, walk, burning cause it was re- 903-881-5753 many, he replied, “Never he’s just kind of shakey,” ally blazing.” They also did want to know.” When Kim said. “Can’t walk lost a building on Johnson he started, a haircut cost straight,” he said. “But Street that was occupied East Texas Hearing Solutions 50 cents. When he quit, hey, it could be so much by a book store. the price was $15. worse so we’re thankful Jimmy said the inter- 1437 South Main St., Lindale “But it was very good for that.” state really hurt down- Serving East Texans over forty years to us and helped us raise Asked his age, Rushing town for a while. “There our kids,” Nita said. “A said, “60,” then confessed was lots of businesses closed up. Cafes, restau- rants all up and down 80. But if it hadn’t of, they couldn’t have took care of the traffi c.” He said while Are you subsidizing the overhead of a bank by accepting their LOW rates? he used to know the ma- jority of people in town in recent days, “there was new people walked by the shop everyday I’d never seen before.” % % % As far as his retirement, APY* APY* APY* Jimmy had ideas of what 1.47 1.67 1.88 he would do when he didn’t have to go to work Month Month Month every day. “Well, I was CD CD CD going to do two things 12 18 24 but I can’t do either one them now – gambling and fi shin’,” he said and chuckled, “start back my prayer meeting again.” While he doesn’t have any specifi c plans, as he recovers there he will, “Do what I can when I can.” Likely with support 1825 NORTH PACIFIC STREET 412 EAST GOODE STREET WWW.BTHBANK.COM of his family and friends, MINEOLA, TX 75773 | 903-569-8010 QUITMAN, TX 75783 | 903-763-2264 Jimmy will be take this *Annual Percentage Yield. The minimum to open and obtain the APY is $1,000. Withdrawal of interest will reduce earnings. A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal. Refer latest hurdle in his life to Truth-in-Savings disclosure for complete details. Interest rates and APYs are effective April 20, 2018. Rates subject to change. Available for personal and business accounts. calmly in stride – just like he does everything. Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, June 27, 2018 7A good works the program Wood County will promote.” Board Electric Coop- WCEC member David Maxton, erative’s Oper- From page 1A Mt. Vernon region, helped ation Roundup Johnson with the check program Quitman Pilot Club got presentations. donated over $3,550. Receiving $1,000 Texas Ramp Project is $48,000 to 36 each were 33 fi re depart- a nonprofi t organization various entities ments throughout the ser- whose mission is estab- Tuesday at the vice area lishing regional wheel- facilities com- munity room in The foundation’s board chair ramp-building pro- Quitman. Those recently met to review grams across Texas. These receiving checks and approve grant re- programs provide free proudly display quests. Wiley E. Von- wheelchair ramps to el- their checks ner, WCECF board chair derly and disabled clients in this group from the Hawkins region in need identifi ed by local photo. (Courtesy said, “Operation Round health care professionals. photo by Paige Up has given me a sense They are built exclusive- Eaton) of excitement to be able ly with the donated labor to give back to so many of volunteers. Ramps are organizations that help built by volunteers from so many people in our local service clubs and community. This is a true churches, including St. $7,000 donation for FYAC ties. FYAC is completely Project LifeSaver and Spe- Martha Scroggins were in statement of people help- John Catholic Church, were President Dr. John sustained by fundraisers cial Olympics are just a att endance to receive the ing people. Thank you to Holly Lake Ranch Kiwan- F. Johnson and sever- and donations. few of those eff orts so im- donation. all the organizations that is Club and Broad Street al of the organization’s Quitman Pilot Club is an portant to the health, safe- Wood County fi re de- took the time to apply for Church of Christ. board members. FYAC is all-volunteer group that ty and quality of life for partments receiving the grants and I am en- Last year TRP volun- a non-profi t tax exempt provides education for the our community members. $1,000 each were Al- couraged that more will teers built 1,624 ramps in organization in Quitman. prevention of traumatic They also sponsor an ac- ba-Golden, Coke/Pleasant continue to apply.” Rob- 97 Texas counties. Nine- The organization pro- brain injury and off ers tive Quitman High School Grove, Pine Mills/Haines- in Johnson, board vice- ty-three of these ramps vides a place for adult fel- services to those suff ering Anchor Club which gives ville, Hawkins, Holly chair from the Quitman were built in the nine lowship and programs to from brain related disor- high school students the Lake, Land’s End, Min- region, was there to pres- counties served by Wood enrich lives and is open to ders, such as Alzheimer’s, opportunity to serve with eola, Ogburn, Perryville, ent the checks. “During County Electric Cooper- seniors from Wood Coun- Stroke, and Autism. Bicy- the Pilots. Several club Quitman, Winnsboro and the course of the meet- ative. Local volunteers ty and surrounding areas. cle Safety, Scholarships, members led by President Yantis. ing we all felt an assur- donated over 2,400 hours Senior programs occur ance that this foundation of labor to ramp con- every Wednesday and stands for the right thing struction, valued at over Friday including group – locals giving locally,” $60,000. There to receive activities, chair yoga on Johnson noted. “As a the check were TRP di- Friday mornings, educa- board, we were united on rector Jim Lane and Holly tional programs, health each grant to each of these Lake Kiwanis representa- screenings, seminars, fi ne organizations. I’m tive Tom Lewis. painting, crafts and vari- thrilled to be part of the On hand to receive the ous volunteer opportuni- Hometown Friendly from Hometown Folks Offering FREE delivery - Drive thru Inside and Outside the Picket Fence 125 E. Broad St. Mineola y 903-569-3882 BY JAN WHITLOCK Can you smell that that has supported the wonderful smell? It’s Friends of the Arbore- Mineola fresh paint! The Stinson tum organization. This House, located on the had not been an easy grounds of the Quitman road for those who res- FIREWORKS FUNDRAISER Arboretum, is gett ing olutely made sure this a long-awaited make- dream became a reality. The fireworks are provided by citizens and businesses in the Mineola over. Power washing, Quitman Arboretum and The House is smiling. area, and the Mineola Fire Department members volunteer their time scraping, caulking, and Botanical Gardens The gardens are being and knowledge to handle the fireworks. If you would like to make a painting are helping restored from massive donation to help please send to: restore this beautiful magic with his sprayer hog damage, and on we structure. Many, many and brushes. go to make this a desti- Wood County Monitor, P.O. Box 210, Mineola 75773 hours of fundraising Do I sound like a nation for visitors for or drop off at the Monitor office, 715 Mimosa Street. and planning have gone proud parent? I guess many years to come. For more information please call 903-569-2442. into making this event a that I, along with many Come on out and join reality. Those of us who of my friends and vol- us. We volunteer our love this house, and the unteers, have await- time every Wednesday The Splash Park will be open for children property on which it re- ed this day for several morning. No experience throughout the day at no charge. sides, are watching as years. We would like to is necessary, and the cof- If you are hungry or thirsty the pavilion the painter works his thank the community fee is on. will be open with drinks, snacks, etc. for sale 7 P.M. - A Flag Retirement Ceremony, organized by the Cub Scouts and their 100% leaders, will take place at the civic center. Lake Fork fireworks show set 6 p.m. Saturday 8 P.M. - The Lake Country Symphonic Band will begin their one hour concert of The annual free fi re- Prior to the fi reworks, ly begins gathering ear- patriotic music in front of the civic center. works event at Lake the festive Golf Cart Pa- ly as parking normally 9 P.M. (around dusk) - As the band Fork is set for this Sat- rade begins with Inde- backs up on Highway finishes their concert the Mineola Fire 75% urday with activities pendence Day themed 154 after volunteers fi ll Department volunteers will begin the beginning at 6 p.m. The golf carts decorated in the area around Oak fireworks display with a boom. 2018 show is once again an assortment of July 4th Ridge. Many people ob- at Oak Ridge Marina pageantry. The parade serve the fi reworks from south of the Highway begins at 7:30 p.m. boats on the waters of So far, we have a total of $1,933.86* from: 154 bridge. A large crowd usual- Lake Fork. 50% The annual show, Wood County Monitor $500 sponsored by Peoples, Mineola Kiwanis Club $500 Wood County Industrial Watkins Insurance Michael & Pam Palmer $50 Commission and Lake GROUPG Mineola Pilot Club $100 Fork Area Chamber of P.O. Box 1188 • Mineola, TX 75773 Lane Averett $100 25% Commerce, is one of the (Across From Wal-Mart) Mineola Masonic Lodge largest in Northeast Tex- $ 1 0 0 Charles & Beverly Tabor as. The fun begins with Nic Watkins $25 Janet Wilson Naumann a disc jockey and games Licensed Agent $200 along with barbeque Janiece Wisner $25 and other food available Ph. (903) 569-5115 Mary & Frank Lookadoo $100 for purchase beginning Fax (903) 569-5110 [email protected] at 6 p.m. Texas (800) 460-5510 www.watkinsinsurancegroup.com *including a $233.86 balance from 2017. Happy 90th Birthday! (born 1928) North, East, Nora Ellen Hill South or West McKENNEY The Lakes of 51 year Anniversary of Living in Texas Wood County from 1967 to 2018! Your Family are the best! GOT NEWS? Call us. 903-569-2442 • 903-763-4522 www.woodcountytx.com 8A Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, June 27, 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 BAPTIST 569-8388 ASPHALT 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 Zechariah was troubled by what he saw, and fear came upon him. But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John. And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. John will drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb, and he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God. He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah to turn their hearts toward their children and the disobedient to the understanding of the righteous, to prepare a people fit for the Lord.” Luke 1: 12-17 Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, June 20, 2018 9A the board. Mischnick has truly been a privi- est from community described her time as a lege,” Mischnick said. members with a desire Mischnick board member as “an As Mischnick and her to serve on the board. Obituaries From page 1A amazing six plus years”. husband will be mov- Interested individu- “Being able to hand ing out of the district als must live within MARGARET KING on our students and Bailey (Mischnick’s son) close to Lake Fork in the school district. The 1940 - 2018 leadership,” District Su- his diploma along with the coming months, the Board has the option to WINNSBORO - Funeral ser- perintendent Kim Tun- so many others was the board will now look to leave the position open vices for Margaret King, 77 of nell said via email last greatest day ever! Get- the community to help until the seat is opened Winnsboro were held June 20 at week. ting to make decisions appoint a well regarded for election in May or to Beaty Funeral Home in Winns- Mischnick released a that will help in the ad- new board member. appoint a community boro with Rev. Ken Goodson of- statement last Tuesday vancement of the stu- The Board will be ac- member to complete the fi ciating. on Facebook regard- dents and staff of MISD cepting lett ers of inter- remaining 11 months of Mrs. King died June 18, 2018, ing her time spent of Mischnick’s term. in Winnsboro. She was born Interested community November 6, 1940, to the late Garner Hill and Clara members are welcome to Jones Stokley in Henderson. She was a homemaker Jack and Joan drop a lett er of interest and member of Cross Roads Baptist Church. Pappa celebrat- off at the M.I.S.D. Ad- She was preceded in death by her parents and ed 65 years of ministration Building or brothers, Donald Stokley and Joe Stokley. marriage last mail a lett er to Mineola Wednesday at She is survived by her husband, Robert King of ISD Board of Trustees, Wood Memorial Winnsboro; daughter, Rhonda Walker of Sulphur Nursing Home. Att n: Dr. John Abbott at Springs; sons, Mike King of Winnsboro and Rod- The Pappa’s 1695 W. Loop 564, Min- ney King of Texarkana; brother, Kenneth Stokley of were married eola, Texas 75773. Dead- Winnsboro along with seven grandchildren and nine June 20, 1953 line for interest is July 11 great-grandchildren. at Highland at 4:30 p.m. Park Presby- Mischnick closed her RAMONA MAYE LEWERS terian Church. statement on Facebook 1938-2018 They have been saying, “I promise to MINEOLA-Funeral services residents at still be a faithful fan and for Ramona Lewers, 79 of Min- Wood Memorial supporter, just from a eola were held June 25 at Wil- for three year. few more miles down son-Bartley Funeral Home, Alba (Monitor photo the road, a Yellowjack- with Gary Dale Allan offi ciating. by Larry Tucker) ets’ pride never dies.” Mrs. Lewers died June 21, 2018, at her home in Mineola. She was born July 29, 1938, in Emory to the late Luther and Rubye Melton. in one sport, have skills trainers NCAA Division I schools. The She was a 40 year resident of Alba and member of work with them year round and Monitor currently covers sports at Harvest Acres Baptist Church, Mineola. Quandries play club sports in their school fi ve Wood County high schools. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, From page 2A team’s off -season and summer. According to NCAA.org, six Arvis Melton and sister, Lanona Murphy. Another issue that asking percent of all high school athletes Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Fred for athletes to fi ll a roster as well student athletes to play multiple earn a college sports scholarship; Lewers, Mineola; daughters, Kimberly Morris of as the traditional approach that sports creates is it makes it even 3.4 percent of men’s basketball Lindale and Pamela McCartney of Mineola; four athletes shouldn’t have to choose harder for some to receive the ex- players, 3.9 percent of women’s grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. one sport at which to be good at. posure needed for a college coach basketball players, 6.8 percent of While most athletes at schools to recruit them. Most college football players and 7.1 percent of MARY FRANCES MITCHELL like Dallas Lincoln, Dallas Carter, coaches do their recruiting during baseball players. 1926 - 2018 Desoto, Plano East or Lancaster club seasons often held in their Ultimately I believe that if stu- LONGVIEW - Funeral ser- high schools are playing one sport respective off seasons. dent athletes in small towns want vices for Mary Mitchell, 92 of year round, small school athletes Lastly rural areas like Wood to compete on the highest level Longview, formerly of Mineola feel an obligation to play multiple County have vastly fewer options with athletes from metropolitan , were held June 19 in Longview sports throughout the school year when it comes to club teams for areas year-in and year-out some at Rader Funeral Home Chapel. which sometimes can hinder their high school athletes to join. So of them may have to choose just Burial followed at Turner Ceme- ability to improve in the off -sea- many of the high school athletes one sport in which to specialize tery in Redland. son from year to year. with dreams of playing college and bett er their skill level year She died June 16 in Longview. For example, most of the ath- sports have to travel more than round. While some athletes may She was born June 11, 1926, in Clarksville to Rachel letes who played basketball this 30 miles for club practices, tour- be able to play multiple sports and John Pollock. past winter in Wood County naments and camps which costs and still be good enough to earn She was a “railroad wife” and lived in Mineola for won’t touch a basketball again un- families more and more money. a scholarship in a sport of their 70 years. til football season is over because According to information choice the likelihood will continue She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger most of them also play on the released by local high schools cov- to drop. Mitchell; parents; sons, Roger Mitchell, Mike Mitch- gridiron. This fact has put small ered by the Monitor this school Being able to say you’re a multi- ell and daughter Judy Furrh; great-granddaughter; town sports other than football at year, eight student athletes earned sport athlete is a great accom- three sisters and a brother. a huge disadvantage compared to sports scholarships in NCAA Di- plishment, but if it means risking She is survived by her brother, Johnny Ray Pol- their metropolitan counterparts. vision II and III as well as NAIA your opportunity to earn a college lock, Houston; daughters, Mary Mitchell Turner, These athletes often specialize schools, with none of them being scholarship is it really worth it? Longview and Sue Mitchell of Mineola; 11 grand- children and 15 great-grandchildren. In lieu of fl owers the family requests donations to be made to Turner Cemetery Association, P.O. Box the reporting parties in patched to CR 2223 near in reference to theft. A 368, Mineola 75773. reference to a scam that Mineola about 2 p.m. in known person stole and Sheriff occurred on CR 2223 near reference to a welfare dumped the reporting From page 5A Mineola and Fm 2088 check. The person was lo- party’s motorcycle. The near Quitman. cated and everything OK. case was forwarded to in- Deputies were dis- Deputies were dis- Deputies spoke with vestigators. MEALS ON WHEELS patched to CR 3540 near patched to Geronimo the reporting party about Deputies were dis- THIS WEEK’S MENUS: Hawkins about 9:51 a.m. near Quitman about 2:47 p.m. about a criminal patched to Hwy 182 in reference to a dispute. 10:35 a.m. in reference to trespass on PR 7908 near near Quitman around Thursday, Jun. 28 - BBQ Beef, Tater Gems, Deputies determined it harassment. They spoke Hawkins. Deputies gave 7:28 p.m. on a burglary. Mexican Corn, Hamburger Bun Fresh Fruit, was a civil matt er and with all parties involved the reporting party ad- A known person stole Milk, Ketchup cleared the incident. and cleared the incident. vice and left the scene. several items from the Friday, Jun. 29 - Smoke Sausage w/Onions & Deputies were called in Deputies were dis- Deputies were dis- reporting party. The case Peppers, Ranch Beans, Mixed Fruit Cobbler, reference to an inquest. patched to Loyd St., in patched to CR 4960 near was forwarded to investi- Hot Dog Bun, Milk, Mustard A 58 year old male was Yantis at approximately Quitman about 3 p.m. in gators. found deceased in his 11:49 a.m. in reference reference to a theft. Un- Deputies spoke to the Monday, Jul. 02 - Bruschetta Chicken, Whipped residence on FM 49 near to a theft. Unknown known people stole sev- reporting party at about Potatoes, Capri Vegetable Blend, Dinner Roll, Fresh Mineola about 1:03 p.m. persons stole a security eral items. The case was 9:17 p.m. in reference to Fruit, Milk The Justice of the Peace camera from the report- forwarded to investiga- harassment on CR 3640 Tuesday, Jul. 03 - Corn Dog, Broccoli and Carrots, ordered an autopsy. ing party’s property. The tors. near Hawkins. Deputies Cranapple Cobbler, Milk, Mustard Deputies were dis- case was forwarded to in- Deputies went to CR gave the person advice Wednesday, Jul. 04 - CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY patched to FM 2869 near vestigators. 1460 near Quitman about and left the scene. Independence Day Meal: Hamburger w/Lettuce & Hawkins about 5:18 p.m. Deputies were dis- 5:48 p.m. on a distur- Deputies received a Tomato, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Lemon Glazed in reference to a distur- patched for a welfare bance call. The case was call of suspicious circum- Bread Pudding, Milk bance. They transport- check on FM 288 near forwarded to investiga- stances on FM 49 near ed an individual to the Quitman about 12:36 tors. Hawkins about 9:29 p.m. Meals on Wheels - Ph.: (903) 497-1162 emergency room and p.m. The person was lo- Deputies received a call The person fl ed the scene Email: [email protected] cleared the incident. cated and everything OK. about 6:13 p.m. to Lake before deputies arrived Hometown Friendly from Hometown Folks Deputies dispatched A reckless driver was Hawkins point regarding Deputies were dis- to Hwy 69 near Mineola reported deputies on a welfare check. The per- patched to Hwy 37 near around :59 p.m. in refer- Hwy 154 near Yantis son was found and every- Mineola around 10:56 ence to a fi re. Alba and about 1:59 p.m. Deputies thing OK. p.m. in reference to a Mineola Fire Department searched the area and Deputies were dis- reckless driver. Deputies FREE delivery Drive thru extinguished the fi re and found no vehicle. patched to CR 1900 near located the vehicle and the scene was cleared. Deputies were dis- Yantis at about 7:02 p.m. issued a warning. 125 E. Broad St.- Mineola z 903-569-3882 June 6 – Daniel Willi, 21 of Grand Saline was arrested for an outstand- ing warrant when depu- ties were dispatched to a disturbance on CR 2264 about 1:26 a.m. A suspicious vehicle on CR 4583 near Winnsboro was reported about 2:42 4XLWPDQ)LUVW8QLWHG0HWKRGLVW&KXUFK a.m. Deputies searched -2<+DOO*ROGVPLWK6W4XLWPDQ the area but didn’t locate the vehicle. Deputies spoke with 9DFDWLRQ%LEOH6FKRRO DP³QRRQ-XO\ Daily Breakfast Meals start at (QWHULQJ3UH.WKURXJKWKJUDGH 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. $ 69 2. )RUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQ Saturday RUZZZIXPFTXLWPDQRUJT Breakfast Buffet tea & $7.99 coffee included 10A Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, June 27, 2018 MINEOLA ANIMAL SHELTER This week at the shelter, there are two female Lab sisters under 1 yrs old. They are both very gentle and love playing with toys. Either one will make for a great family dog. To help decrease the number of homeless animals, please remember to have your dogs and cats spayed and neutered. %$.(5675((7 ,)12$16:(5&$// 78(6'$<6$785'$<)520$030 The Greater Quitman Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member The Yogurt Place Friday afternoon. Owner Teresa Herring (middle, Sponsored by these Mineola businesses: with scissors) gets ready to cut the red ribbon held by Chamber President Alayna Moffett (left) and Chamber Executive Director Lauren Wilcox Lake Country Animal Clinic Kitchens Hardware/Deli (right). The Yogurt Place is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and is located behind Hidden Treasures on E. Bermuda one block 1124 FM 564 119 E. Broad southeast of the courthouse square. (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker) (903)569-5418 (903)569-2664 On Friday Don Roberts Abstract & Title Company hosted a ribbon cutting re-opening event and open house as the company building in Mineola underwent some major renovation this spring. The company also held an all-you-can-eat fish Fry for all its’ attendees. Don Roberts currently takes care of local real estate owner’s title insurance needs in Quitman, Mineola and Holly Lake. Don Roberts in Mineola is at 1821 North Pacific Street. (Monitor photo by Quinton Lilley) EARLY DEADLINE REMINDER: The Wood County Monitor offices in Mineola and Quitman will be closed to allow our staff to celebrate Independence Day. The printing schedule forthe July 4th newspaper has been affected and all Monitor deadlines will be one day earlier. The deadline for society, civic type stories will be Wednesday, June 27, at 5 p.m. for the July 4 edition. The deadline for advertising will be Thursday, June 28, at noon and the deadline for classified ads will be Friday, June 29 at 10 a.m. Click-Fit each* 5HJ3ULFH For hearing loss up to 35 dba NOW AVAILABLE! FREE 2-WAY TEXTING DEVICE (tablet or Smartphone) • Texas residents with a hearing loss may be eligible for a FREE 2-Way Texting Device OR$PSOLÀHG3KRQHDQGDFFHVVRULHV :D\7H[WLQJ'HYLFHUHTXLUHVKLJKVSHHGLQWHUQHWQRWLQFOXGHG1RWDYDLODEOHZLWKDQ\RWKHUGLVFRXQWVRIIHUVRUSULRUSXUFKDVHV Wood County Section B MONITOR Wednesday, June 27, 2018 www.woodcountymonitor.com SPORTS Hutto leaving Mineola; hired as new baseball coach at Winnsboro By QUINTON LILLEY [email protected] After leading the Mineola Yellowjacket baseball team to back-to-back playoff appearances, Brent Hutt o announced he will be leaving the Jacket program to become the new Head Baseball Coach at Winnsboro High School this fall. Hutt o fi rst told the Monitor about his resigna- tion as head coach Wednesday and the informa- tion was confi rmed Friday by Mineola Athletic Director Luke Blackwell who said nothing but positive things about Hutt o and what he’s meant to the athletic program in Mineola. “Coach Hutt o is a great coach and an even bet- ter person. He has contributed a lot to our overall program and I hate to see him go, but I also un- derstand that our profession is very demanding and sometimes as coaches we have to make choic- es that are best for our families and I certainly re- spect that,” Blackwell said via text on Friday. Quitman Athletic Director Bryan Oakes encourages a junior high athlete during summer conditioning at the practice field last week. Blackwell also announced that Assistant Base- (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker) ball Coach Russell Bowker will be promoted to Head Coach for the Jackets as they look to make it back to the playoff s again this coming spring. “I’m excited to give Russell the opportunity. I have known him for a long time and know the he Oakes, Quitman ready for success is going to do a great job. Coach Bowker takes a lot of pride in his work and he has a lot invested By LARRY TUCKER take a look at it you can of analysis. I can see now en competition. Right in this community, school district and the success [email protected] see the positive advances already how much bett er now we look forward to of our sports programs. I feel very fortunate to we have made.” we are, simply because summer workouts. We have a coach of his caliber to be able to step in and The stigma is still there Oakes has been at the of retention,” Oakes said. are anxious to see our take over our baseball program,” Blackwell said. and it’s not going any- helm for over a year now. “We have identifi ed our growth.” Both Hutt o and Bowker served as assistant where: Quitman has not “The biggest accom- defi ciencies and from that According to Oakes, the coaches under Blackwell on the football team this won a football game since plishment for us in foot- we know exactly what team has grown emotion- past season. Bowker is also a Graduate of Mineola October of 2013. ball has been the off we must work on. We ally after facing adversity High School and spent the season before last as The losses have mount- season. We have had to have given them things last year. head coach at Princeton High School. ed to 43 in a row. create a diff erent mind- they have to work on that Tim Huggins, father of Athletic Director and set. The last year has been are harder than before. Bulldog Hunter Huggins, Head Coach Bryan Oakes, a whirlwind for me and It’s a mindset to learn to died just as the grind of his staff and the Bulldogs for the kids,” Oakes not- work harder and to push two-a-days began. Hunt- are already working hard ed. “We had new coach- through tough times. We er, who will be a junior and gearing up to change es and just a new way are also having a lot more this year, fought coura- course. The off -season has of doing things for our competition among our geously through the per- been busy and summer athletes. In the football players.” sonal pain and played conditioning workouts program the retention of Oakes said his athletes varsity football. Just a have been promising. knowledge is a big fac- are maturing. few weeks later, after the Oakes is upbeat and tor. Now, our guys know “We were really young Homecoming game in confi dent that change is what to expect and we last year, and we still are October, senior wide re- imminent. don’t have to start brand going to be young, but I ceiver Stephen Love died “We have some kids new. They know how we see a growing confi dence tragically in a traffi c colli- who have bought into want things done.” in our kids we have not sion. what we are trying to ac- Going through last year had in the past. We have ”These kids have been complish, and I believe was sometimes a struggle. been working hard and through so much with the this year will bring about “Sometimes we simply competing with other emotions and the loss of positive changes in the suff ered from paralysis schools in seven on sev- a dad and teammate they program,” Oakes said. all loved,” Oakes said. “You can tell our pro- “I have watched them gram is growing by the ‘We were really young last year, mature throughout the presence of our athletes. year.” Our underclassmen have and we still are going to be young, Oakes is ready for the bought in to our goals 2018 season with a team whole-heartedly. but I see a growing confidence that is experienced. “It’s hard to see some- “You are looking at a times in the day to day in our kids we have not had group of kids and a pleth- Former Head Baseball Coach Brent Hutto seen holding his two grind, but when you re- grandchildren after a game this past spring. (Courtesy photo) move yourself from it and in the past.’ See OAKES, Page 2B Postseason begins for summer softball, baseball ALLBUILDINGS.NET By LARRY TUCKER Youth Foundation facilities. Participat- [email protected] ing teams are: First place American League representatives Alba Pink Pan- Postseason for softball teams in the thers; Second place National League Rains Wood County Association start- Mineola Dirt Dolls; Central League ed this week with district tournaments First Place Quitman Firestix and Sec- for some and state tournaments in the ond Place Quitman Intensity. horizon. The 10U district tournament is going SOFTBALL on at this time in Quitman at Dawson In softball play, the 6U National Athletic Complex. County teams par- League fi rst place Alba Crush drew ticipating are: Central League First a bye and will go directly to the state Place Mineola Outlaws and Second tournament being held at Emory. Place Mineola Cracker Jacks. The 8U girls District Tournament is 2905 West US HWY 80 Mineola being held this week in Mineola at the See POSTSEASON, Page 2B 903-638-8504 Reserve your space. METAL BARNS & BARNDOMINIUMS CARPORTS & PAVILIONS SHOPS & GARAGES GAZEBOS & GREENHOUSES Tell your story! COTTAGES, CABINS & MORE Advertise in the 2018 edition of VISIT OUR CALL US WEBSITE FOR BEFORE YOU BUILD This is A LOT MORE AND GET OUR INFORMATION! PRICES!! ASK ABOUT OUR RENT-TO OWN PROGRAMS (ALL CREDIT ACCEPTED) Wood REPOREPO CABINSCABINS AdvertisingCounty Deadline July 2nd Contact Carl Covington for more information 903-569-2442 | [email protected] Contact Brandi Box for more information AVAILABLE !!! 903-763-4522 | [email protected] 2B Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Postseason From page 1B Also playing in Mineola this week is the 12U District Tournament. Two county teams, the Alba Heat, First Place American League and the Mineola Thunder- struck, Second Place Na- tional League, are compet- ing for a ticket to the state fi nals. In 15U, the Quitman Kill- er Kleatz (Second Place) and Alba Uproar (Third Place) have no district tournament and are headed to Rusk for the state tournament. Ava Burroughs (left) leans over to pass on a secret to Alexis O’Neal BASEBALL (right) during a break at Quitman Lady Bulldog volleyball camp last The boy’s teams are still Wednesday at Ballard Memorial Gym. Standing behind them (left wrapping up the season to right) are Delaney Flanagan and Karli Cowart. LEFT: The action with make-up games this was fast and furious last week at the Lady Bulldog volleyball camp week, but others have been in Quitman. Head Coach Ashlee Lingo and assistants Chris Veach and set. Those tournaments Elizabeth Miller hosted 40 girls in two age brackets for the camp. are at various sites July 2 (Monitor photos by Larry Tucker) through 6. The 6U district tourna- I don’t know if it will be ments for the boys will be Oakes early or if it will be after held at Emory. Mineola will we play a few games, but be sending two teams from From page 1B we will win. Once we the Centr4al league. They get that fi rst one, we will are First Place winners the ora of sophomores who be on a roll to win again Mineola Bombers and Sec- were forced into a varsi- and again,” Oakes said. ond Place Mineola Long- ty role and took it on the “I was encouraged this horns. chin. We have seen them year by our track season. In 10U competition being grow through all the In 2017 we had 11 boys held in Quitman there are sports because so many on the track team and this eight teams total with three have played varsity level year we had 25. We need of those from Wood Coun- sports,” Oakes praised. to keep on growing in all ty. The Central League Sec- “We say we are still our sports and we will be ond Place fi nisher Mineola young and hopefully in a just fi ne. Longhorns will be there couple of years we won’t “ Can’t is a word de- as will the East League’s be saying that anymore. rived from the word can. First Place Mineola Wreck- We are still only going We need to understand ing Ballz and Second Place to have about six seniors that we can be successful Quitman Rookies. on the team. Because of and we plan on doing that At the 12U District Tour- what they went through this year.” nament in Emory, Wood last year, I can see where The Bulldogs open the County will be represent- they have grown and it 2018 season on the road ed by the First Place Quit- will make a diff erence at Cumby, a team who man Giants and the Second this fall.” went three deep in the The Quitman Giants 2018-12U were the National Division First Place Team. Players on the team are: Place Mineola Dodgers. What about winning state playoff s last season. Austin James, Brady Floyd, Hunter Wilcox, Jaxon Wilson, Tommy Drinkwine, Micah Parker, Hayden The 14U boys will travel to games? Two-a-days begin in early James, Charlie Matthews, Justin Matthews and Lukas Goodman. They are coached by Jason Gallender, Chandler for their District “We will win this year. August. Joe Wilson, Tim Adair and Leslie Drinkwine. Tournament. They will be represented by the First Place Mineola Indians and third Place Alba Panthers. 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Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, June 27, 2018 3B Miscellaneous Public Notice Public Notice QUITMAN SQUARE Come live in a beautiful CLIFF’S DISPOSAL RVs & Motorhomes original Letters Testamentary REQUEST FOR BIDS for the Estate of Clifford Davis, Alba-Golden ISD is accepting home for “62 years of age Deceased, were issued on June bids for Fuel for the 2018-2019 and older, handicapped/ VAN, TX. FOR SALE: 2007 Sunbrook 5th 18, 2018, in Cause No. 13,313, school year: For specifi cations disabled, regardless of age.” wheel with 3 slides outs. Immac- pending in the County Court of or additional information contact Featuring: IS HIRING A CDL-CLASS B DRIVER. ulate one owner, non smoker, Wood County, Texas, to Char- Brenda Kelley at 903-768- • 1 bedroom units • Energy no animals. Fully furnished. lotte Ruth Allison. 2472. Bids will be received at ϐ Ȉ Ȁ MUST PASS DRUG SCREEN. $16,000 903-569-6073. • Refrigerator & Range • Blinds & All persons having claims the Administration Offi ce, 1373 ȈȀ Ȉ against this Estate which is CR 2377, Alba, TX 75410, until Closets • Exterior Storage Garage Sales currently being administered are 10:00 a.m., July 10, 2017, at • Porches/Patio • Water Paid PLEASE CALL 903 963 3561 required to present them within which time they will be publicly Located at Huge Sale-Furniture, Appliances, the time and in the manner pre- opened. All bids received after 202 Richards St. Power Equipment and lots of scribed by law to the Indepen- the time and date specifi ed will Quitman, TX 75783 odds & ends. We now carry dent Executrix, Charlotte Ruth be returned unopened. The Country Trails Wellness & Rehabilitation shipping containers and portable Allison, in care of the attorney Alba-Golden ISD Board of Trust- “This institution is an equal ΎKīĞƌŝŶŐ&ƌĞĞEůĂƐƐĞƐΎ car ports. From Quitman-5 miles for the Independent Executrix, ees reserves the right to accept opportunity provider and employer” NEW PAY RATES ~ F/T CNA All Shifts & Medication Aide out on 154 West towards Yantis. as follows: or reject any or all bids received. Contact: Candy Wooten HR ~ Clark Spencer Adm. 2626 State Hwy 154 W. June Estate of Clifford Davis, De- 903-962-7595 28th-30th Thursday & Friday 8-6 ceased Real Estate 763-5065 1638 VZCR 1803 Grand Saline TX 75140 and Saturday 8-3. 903-850-3134 c/o Richard H. Lottmann EEOC/M/F/D/V ALLEN, LOTTMANN, KIMMEL LEGAL NOTICE A Professional Corporation Duplex for Rent NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE 3805 Old Bullard Road Pursuant to Chapter 59, Texas Tyler, Texas, 75701 Nice duplex for rent. 2BR, 1BA Property code, Traders Village DATED the 18th day of June, in quiet neighborhood. $595 Storage Units, located at 1005 S. ON SITE ESTATE AUCTION 2018 month, $500 deposit. 903-258- Hwy 37, Quitman, Texas 75783 Respectfully submitted, 2228 will hold a public auction of prop- ALLEN, LOTTMANN, KIMMEL Sunday, July 1st at 1:00 pm erty being sold to satisfy a land- A Professional Corporation Employment lord’s lien. Sale will be at 10:00 3805 Old Bullard Road 236 South Point Road, Kilgore, TX 75662 A.M., Thursday, July 12th, 2018 Tyler, Texas, 75701 at 1005 S. Hwy 37, Quitman, TX OTR Drivers Needed (903) 534-0006 75783. Unit items sold as-is to 25% singles-32% teams Partial Listing of Items to be Sold: John Deere 4020 tractor with loader, ATV side (903) 534-3757 (Facsimile) highest bidder. Seller reserves Strong loads. Home on the [email protected] by side, zero turn mower, 10 ft. Brush hog, 2 16 ft. cattle trailer, flat bed trailers, the right to not accept any bid weekends! Call Jamie, 832-366- By: Richard H. Lottman or withdraw property from sale. 7984 40 ft. gooseneck dovetail dual tandem trailer, spray rig, box blade, 3 point hay spear, Texas Bar No. 12585300 Property will be sold by the unit ATTORNEYS FOR INDEPEN- Backhoe/HDD operator with seeder, 19 ft. Road Ranger camper, hay buggy, fuel tank, water and feed troughs, and includes the contents of units TENT EXECUTRIX Class A CDL Needed ASAP! feeders, hay rings, cattle panels, Cub Cadet riding mower, toolbox and tools, fishing for the following tenants: Jason Laborers with Class C driver’s Whipple, Trenton Cook, Michael Notice of Public Auction: license also needed. items, baseball card collection, elk hide, fish cookers, vise on stand, portable ac, Fuller, Sandra McKinney, Paula Pursuant to Chapter 59, MUST be able to pass Pre Em- vintage Maytag washing machine, Poulan bow saw, antique drafting table, ladders, Mora, Debra McAllister, Diana Texas Property Code, Holly Self ployment and random drug test, Cunningham, Rodney Calhoun Storage, LLC 3765 FM 2869 MUST be Punctual ,LOCATED dollies, over 30 guns, knives, gun cabinets, duck decoys, 3 pop up blinds, deer and Steven Brandon. Hawkins, Texas will hold a public IN TYLER TEXAS feeders, antlers, hand tools, antique wash pots, patio furniture, household furniture sale of property to satisfy a land- MUST be able to work outside, and appliances, linens, propane heater, kitchenware, cast iron, clocks, fans, lamps, Lawn Care lord’s lien. Property will be sold and MUST be willing to travel to the highest bidder for cash. when needed!! Benefi ts after 90 glassware and collectibles, quilts, iron baker’s racks, 1970’s vintage dresser, antiques Lawn Service Sale will be held Thursday July days!!! to include, pie safe, washstand, child’s school desk, oak wall mount telephone, Jason Mowing 5th at 10:00 am. Units to be sold CALL 903-630-6308 for phone Weedeating include the property of Trace interview Monday – Friday 7am Kidd signed sports jersey and basketball, Star Wars collection, roll top desk and 903-571-1978 Davis and Joshua Westbrook. to 5pm! chair, primitives, Schlitz beer collection, and much, much more! 903-882-6395 Units include household items, furniture and miscellaneous Public Notice items. Auction Preview: Sunday 11:00 a.m. till auction The City of Mineola 2017 Annual 10% Buyer’s Premium/Cash or check only Notice of Application for Oil & Drinking Water Quality Report www.beardauction.com | Concessions Available Gas Waste Disposal Well Permit is available upon request at Atlas Operating, LLC 15603 Mineola Municipal Complex. At Auctioneer: Wesley Beard TXS 9613 903-586-7952 Kuykendahl Rd. Ste. 200, 300 Greenville Hwy. Mineola, TX Houston, TX 77095 is applying 75773. 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