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Volume 18, Number 5 Cooke County, Texas June 30, 2021

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King Around Town by Grice King

I know there are a lot of When in the Course of Human Events ... heated debates lately about Th e Declaration of Independence - July 4, 1776 injustices around the country with a large di- vide, but I am proud to see our community opening up and being much more sensitive to those around Commissioners Table Emergency us these days. Th is was evident this past weekend with the Pride Day at CAB Station here in Gaines- Services District for Lake Kiowa ville. It was a wonderful event with a large turnout By Delania Raney as Cooke County Emergency those who spoke included Valley department may ask for an ESD. where people could cele- Th e Weekly News Services District No. 1 during View Volunteer Fire Department “It’s been the talk in our depart- brate who they are and see Monday’s commissioners court Chief Zach Kupper. ment for a few years and I praise how the community sup- GAINESVILLE – Seventeen meeting. Th e item was tabled “Th ere’s no doubt that volun- Indian Creek [VFD] for doing ports them. Th ere are a lot individuals signed up to speak until the July meeting and would teer fi re departments need more some of the leg work for us.” of struggles the LGBTQ during a public hearing on the potentially be added to the No- money,” Kupper said. He said He also said he believes there is Community faces in daily creation of an emergency services vember ballot pending republica- VFDs require more money. “I’m some misinformation being dis- life and I think it is great district which would be known tion of the corrected map. not against the ESD,” he said. He tributed. that our community is ral- Among noted in the next few years his (Continued on Page 10) lying around social causes. We have always been an amazingly charitable county, supporting lots of fabulous non-profi ts and events over the years, so I am proud that the love and community support hasn’t changed. Makes it great to live and raise children in such a positive communi- ty! With that I wanted to show my support with this column. Our diff erences are what make us special. Th e freedoms of our way of life extend to every- one with a chance to fi nd happiness. Happy Pride Gainesville Holds First Pride Event – CAB Sta- Month everyone. tion hosted an event Saturday to mark Pride Day, June 26, 2021. Vendors, musicians, food trucks Here is some more of and others were at the historic venue in down- what’s happening around town Gainesville. The building also includes a town this week. coffee shop. (The Weekly News Photos) ++++++++ A benefi t for Stephen Muenster Hospital District Discusses Adams to help battle Pan- creatic Cancer is set for July 3 at the Farmers Mar- ket in Gainesville from Good COVID-19 Numbers in Area 11:00 am to Midnight. By Delania Raney She also noted Muenster Me- still requires masking in all pa- lowed between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Th ere will be Live Music, Th e Weekly News Karaoke, ANYONE CAN morial Hospital is continuing its tient care areas. She said vaccination rates for SING! policy of limited visitation and Two visitors at a time are al- (Continued on Page 7) Th ere will also be some MUENSTER – Th e Muenster good food with Hamburg- Hospital District discussed its ers, Street Tacos, Chicken 2022 budget during the Wednes- Fajitas! Come show your day, June 23 regular meeting. Th e support and have a great district expects to go from a June Shooting in Gainesville time! 2021 net income of $1.3 million to an expected net income of ap- ++++++++ proximately $12,000 for 2022. Chief Nursing Offi cer Kerry Results in Arrest of 4 (Continued on Page 4) Snyder, in her COVID-19 up- date, “Th ere is not a lot to report GAINESVILLE - After an exten- Gainesville, Texas. by calling (940) 668-7777, or which is good news.” sive investigation yesterday along 4. Juan Gavin Telles, 19, of through Facebook at Facebook. Snyder said “Numbers are stay- with the support of the com- Gainesville, Texas. com/GTPolice. Th ose wishing ing low. We have two active cases munity, it was determined that Th e investigation also resulted to remain anonymous can con- in Cooke County right now with the four individuals who were in the execution of a search war- tact the Crimes Tip Hotline at none hospitalized.” arrested as a result of the vehicle rant in the 200 block of South (940) 612-0000. She also noted the latest news pursuit on Tuesday, June 22, Howeth Street, Gainesville, It is important to note that with regards to the COVID pan- 2021 were also responsible for Cooke County, Texas which re- a complaint, arrest, or indict- demic is the “Delta variant.” the shooting that occurred in the sulted in the recovery of several ment should not be considered “It’s one of the variants that 1500 block of East Tennie Street, fi rearms believed to have been as evidence of guilt and that all are on the scene right now,” she Gainesville, Cooke County Texas stolen during area residential persons charged with a crime are said. “I guess it’s making up 20 just two hours earlier. All four burglaries. presumed innocent until proven percent of cases that are active in of the persons listed below have We would like to thank the guilty in a court of law. the United States. It’s more con- been charged with Aggravated community for their assistance Incident 2100012823 – Ag- tagious than the original virus Assault with a Deadly Weapon and support during this investi- gravated Assault with a Deadly and its leading to more hospital- (Engaging in Organized Crimi- gation and for helping to make Weapon on Wednesday, June 23, izations than the original virus.” nal Activity) – 1st Degree Felony. the streets of Gainesville safer for 2021. Synder said some good news 1. Jose Alfredo Salinas, 18, of everyone. On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, is that “research is showing the Gainesville, Texas. Th e investigation into this case at approximately 6:00 p.m., of- vaccination is covering the Delta 2. Michael Jesus Herrera, 21, is ongoing and anyone with in- fi cers responded to a report of variant so if you’re vaccinated of Gainesville, Texas. formation is asked to contact the shots fi red in the 1500 block of you should be okay against it.” 3. Abel Fabian Mendez, 18, of Gainesville Police Department (Continued on Page 5) The Weekly News 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX 2 June 30, 2021 Offi ce: 940.665.2320 Cooke County History K-9 KLIPS & KENNELS Vacation in our Central Heated and A/C Facility With Free Yard Time Let’s Go to the Fair During The Day! By Shana Powell building, stables for live- streetcar line was extended baby contests and the re- 7450 E. Hwy 82, Gainesville Contributing Historian stock and for more enter- out Broadway to the fair- cipients of fi rst, second, (940) 665-9466 • (940) 665-8500 Th e Weekly News tainment installed a mule- grounds entrance.” Th e and third place ribbons for drawn ‘fl ying jinny’”-a mule-drawn streetcar line best quilts, pies, jams, and Hours: M-F 7:30am-6pm. Sat, Sun & Holidays 9-9:30am & 5-5:30pm Everyone piled into homemade merry-go- operated until 1901 when more. the wagon for the trip to round. it was disbanded and the All the young men want- Gainesville. Children Th e fair was held annu- mules sold. ed to race their horses and wiggled in anticipation of ally until 1875 “when the Th e fair opened on Oc- when automobiles became what lay ahead. Parents grounds were sold by court tober 3, 1891, for a 7-day more common place in the smiled as they watched them and looked forward themselves to a day of fun and a break from their daily chores and routine. In a time before television, movies, or radio and cer- tainly before computers, fairs represented a wel- come source of entertain- ment for families in towns and counties across the country and Gainesville and Cooke County were no exception to that. In 1886 the Texas State Fair opened for the fi rst time and as the years order to satisfy debts ac- exhibition. Th ere was “an county later county fairs passed became increas- quired by the association.” exhibition of grains, fruits, featured automobile races. ing popular. But several Meeting in May 1891, a vegetables, and geological Around the turn-of- years before 1886 county new group-the Gainesville specimens.” Entertain- the-century a short-lived fairs started being held in Agricultural and Livestock ment features included street fair also came into Cooke County. Th ey were Fair-formed to bring a “fi reworks displays by existence in Gainesville. expensive to put on and county fair back to Gaines- ‘Professor Whitte’, shows Th e Street Fair Association initially they struggled but ville and Cooke County. It by William Mullins and headed by L.B. Lindsay his company of acrobats, held its fi rst show in Oc- a public wedding along tober 1901 with a second with speeches by Governor one occurring the follow- James Hogg, Lt. Governor ing year in October as well. Pendleton and Editor W.L. Th e Parker Amusement Malone of the Ft. Worth Company “furnished the Gazette.” entertainment features and In 1892 the fair opened there were street parades again with similar attrac- and exhibits in the store tions and one special guest- buildings. Jules Gunter’s “mammoth (Continued on Page 4) 2-year-old hog Black Fri- in time the county fairs designed and set up a fair day weighing in at 1100 prospered. that would be held that pounds and measuring 9 Th e fi rst county fair in fall. feet in length.” Th e last fair Cooke County took place Th e members purchased in that location was held in in the fall of 1871. A a “40-acre tract of land 1894. Cooke County Agricul- south of Fairview cemetery During those days of tural and Mechanical As- at the corner of Broadway the early county fairs, the sociation headed by J.M. and Fair. A racetrack, sta- newspapers overfl owed Lindsay sponsored the bles, and exhibit buildings with notices about pre- fair. Fourteen acres of land were erected on the site miums being off ered, the “were given to the group by and the city’s mule drawn winners of the prettiest Robert Wheelock, the fi rst county judge, along with Bene¿ t for Stephen Adams an additional fourteen to help battle Pancreatic acres from J.M. Peery.” Th e land “was two miles Cancer is set for south of Gainesville, with July 3 @ Farmers Market the understanding that the association would erect 11:00 am to Midnight necessary fences, well, sta- Live Music, Karaoke, bles, etc.” Th e association sur- ANYONE CAN SING! rounded the grounds “with Hamburgers, Street Tacos, a large fence and then con- Chicken Fajitas! STEP BY STEP, structed a round exhibit YOU’RE BUILDING FOR YOUR FUTURE Step by step, you’re moving up. You’re planning and investing now. Building for your future. Need advice? A loan? The best investment strategies? We’re here with a full range of services to cover all your needs. 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Business Offi ce - 940.665.2320 Editorial Staff Fax - 940.665.2162 Delania Raney News Line - 940.665.0733 [email protected] www.Th eWeeklyNewsCC.com www.TheWeeklyNewsCC.com The Weekly News Fax: 940.665.2162 June 30, 2021 3 Obituaries ville to William and Anna Rohmer; and sister-in-law, Chris lived his faith, loved Donations History (Stoeck) Sandmann. He Aileen Sandmann. his wife and family and was Memorial contributions She was born on May 3, was a graduate of Lindsay Donations always a humble servant in may be made to Meals on 1928, in Ft. Worth, Texas, High School. Mr. Sand- In lieu of fl owers, memo- all he did. Wheels. to Robert Vaughn and Ona mann married Rosalie Beyer rial contributions may be Survivors You may sign the online Lee Gregory at her family’s on September 1, 1956 in made to: St. Peter’s Catholic Chris is survived by his register at www.geojcarroll. home. She was one of eight Lindsay. Th e family lived Church of Lindsay, TX; or a wife of 31 years Marcia (Ro- com. children.Doris graduated in Lindsay until 1977 when local hospice organization of driguez) Dyer of Aliso Vie- from Adamson High School they moved to the farm one’s choosing. jo; son Christopher David in Dallas in 1946. After south of Lindsay that had You may sign the online Dyer II and his wife Jessica graduation, Doris went to been in the family for three register at www.geojcarroll. and their son Caleb of Ft visit her brother & sister-in- generations. Mr. Sandmann com. Worth, TX; daughter Faith law in Orange, Texas, where retired from National Sup- Christopher David Ann Dyer of Aliso Viejo, she met her husband of 50 ply following 35 years of Dyer CA. years, Billy Coates. She and Raymond Sandmann employment and became a He is also survived by his Billy were married in Dal- full-time farmer. He was an mother Eva Jeannene Dyer las on October 19, 1946, Services Army veteran and faithful of Gainesville, TX; brother and lived in and around the Raymond Bernard Sand- member of St. Peter’s Cath- Stephen Dyer and his wife DFW area until 1968 when mann, 92, of Lindsay, olic Church. Linda of Gainesville, TX; they made their home in passed away June 26, 2021 Survivors brother Michael Dyer of Flower Mound, Texas. To- in Gainesville. Survivors include: wife of Allen, TX; and numerous gether they had two chil- A Rosary Service is 64 years, Rosalie Sandma- aunts, uncles, nieces, neph- dren, Carol Jean and Billy scheduled for 6:00 P.M. on nn; son, Ronnie Sandmann ews and cousins. Dorothy Jo Selder Vaughn. Wednesday, June 30, 2021, and wife, Gay of Lindsay; Chris was preceded in Doris worked for over 46 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son daughter, Madeline Kleid death by his father Delbert Services years in the insurance in- Funeral Home, following of Austin; grandchildren: Jack Dyer of Gainesville, Dorothy Jo Selder, 89, dustry, eventually owning which the family will receive Stacie Myers and Brian TX. Sister-in-law Desiree of Gainesville, Texas passed Coates Insurance Agency friends. A Mass of Chris- Sandmann; four great- Dyer of Allen, TX and away on June 22, 2021. in Lewisville. She and Bill tian Burial is scheduled for grandchildren; brother, Ed- nephew Cozmoe Dyer of Services are as follows: Visi- enjoyed traveling, working 10:00 A.M. on Th ursday, ward Sandmann of Lindsay; Allen, TX. tation - Friday, June 25, in their yard, gardening to- July 1, 2021, at St. Peter’s brother Paul Sandmann and Services Donations 2021 from 6:00-8:00 pm at gether, entertaining family Catholic Church with Rev. wife, Maxine of Lindsay; Funeral services for Chris- Donations in memory of Meador Funeral Home Cha- & friends, hosting football Matthew Tatyrek offi ciating. and sister, Margie Rohmer topher David Dyer, 55 of Chris may be made to Coast pel, 1204 E. California St, watching parties to cheer on Interment will follow at St. of Muenster. Aliso Viejo, CA are set for Hills Church Tech Depart- Gainesville, Texas. Funeral her beloved Dallas Cowboys Peter’s Cemetery. Mr. Sandmann was pre- 4:00 pm, Monday, July 5, ment. Services – Saturday, June and were active members of Serving as pallbearers ceded in death by: parents, 2021 at Coast Hills Church 26, 2021 from at 2:00 pm, the VFW Post 9168 in Lew- are: Brian Sandmann, Luke William and Anna Sandma- in Aliso Viejo, CA with Pas- Meador Chapel with Inter- isville. After Bill’s death in Myers, Mason Myers, Nick nn; sister, Alma Stoff els and tor Chet Lowe offi ciating. ment following at Fairview 1997, she and her son & his Sandmann, Jeff Sandmann, husband, Herman; sister, Internment will be set at Cemetery in Gainesville, family moved to Saint Jo, and Curtis Conaway. Alice Hennigan and hus- a later date at Valley View Texas. Pastor Phillip A. Texas, where she established History band, Pat; sister, Marcella Cemetery in Texas. Weitner will be offi ciating. a new home and was ex- Raymond was born Janu- Hess and husband, John History Pallbearers will be, Barry tremely active in the church ary 23, 1929 in Gaines- Louis; brother-in-law, Tony Chris was born on July Selder, Bryan Selder, Dalton and community. Doris will 15, 1965 in Dallas, Texas to Pence, Michael Pence, Rich- be remembered for her self- ALABAMA-COUSHATTA Delbert Jack Dyer and Eva ard Newton and Sammie less generosity, her work TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT Jeannene (Blakey) Dyer. Af- Smith. Honorary, Colton ethic, thoughtfulness and & TRAINING PROGRAM ter a brave fi ght with brain Selder. unique sense of humor. Her cancer he received his crown History family and friends will miss Looking for Native American Indians, Alaskan Natives of life on June 13, 2021. She was born on Septem- the little notes she would or Native Hawaiians needing assistance finding Chris graduated from R. ber 7, 1931 in Monkstown, send letting them know employment or vocation training L. Turner High School in Jennifer Franks Texas to James L. Wilkins she was thinking of them Must be a member of a U.S. Federally recognized tribe with a Farmers Branch, Texas in and Mildred L. (Walker) and that they were loved. supporting document from a U.S. Federally recognized Tribe’s 1983. Later he graduated Services Wilkins. We will all miss the joy she Tribal Rolls and Records office and reside within our designated from Cal State Fullerton Jennifer (Cole) Franks, Survivors brought to our lives. If you service area in Texas with a degree in Accounting 69, of Gainesville, passed to Dorothy is survived by: met her once, she was your and Finance. her Heavenly Father on June sons, Wayne Selder and friend for life. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Section 166, On April 28, 1990 Chris 20, 2021 in Gainesville. wife, Dorothy of Gaines- Survivors 20 CFR 684.300(a) (1) An Indian, as determined by married Marcia Ann Ro- A graveside service will ville, Texas; Barry Don Doris is survived by one a policy of the INA program grantee; or (2) An Alaska driguez in San Juan Cap- begin at 2:00 P.M. on Fri- Selder and wife, Tanya of sister, Nita Weger, hus- istrano, CA. Chris had a day, June 25, 2021, at Fair- Forestburg, Texas; 6 grand- band Johnny, and one Native; or (3) A Native Hawaiian. servants heart and enjoyed view Cemetery with Nathan children, Leslie Newton brother William Gregory, volunteering in the commu- Wallace offi ciating. Ar- and husband, Richard of wife Elaine, daughter Carol Call 1-877-717-6101 nity and was a faithful mem- rangements are under the Sanger, Texas, Bryan Selder Potts, grandson Travis Potts, or apply online at www.acwia.org ber of Coast Hills Church. care of Geo. J. Carroll & and wife, Melissa of Gaines- son Billy Coates and daugh- Son Funeral Home. ville, Texas; Christy Selder ter-in-law, Shelly, grandson History of Gainesville, Texas, Kelly Tyler Coates, granddaugh- Tara C. Reed approached us about buying our horses. Jennifer was born June Selder of Gainesville, Texas, ter, Nikki (Coates) Ar- 20, 1952 in Porterville, CA Molly Metcalf of Forest- cher, husband Eric, great- She made representations about breeding & riding them, etc. to Th omas Wesley Cole and burg, Texas, Megan Metcalf grandson, Garrett Hines Martha (Shasteen) Cole. of Forestburg, Texas; 11 and great-granddaughter, We were mistaken to trust Tara C. Reed’s representations. She graduated from Gaines- great-grandchildren and 1 Katie. She is preceded in Within two days of sale, multiple horses were at Kill Pens/Auctions. ville High School. She had great-great-grandchild. death by her husband, par- several avenues of artistic Preceded in Death: ents, sister, Frances Jester, Our horses suffered the consequences of our misplaced trust. expression including draw- parents, husband, James brothers, Marvin “Speedy” We were horrified to learn what happened to them. ing and seamstress work. A Weston Selder, sisters, Gregory, Carl Gregory, Eu- kind and generous person, Th elma Austin, Barbara Sue gene Gregory, and George Be careful who you sell your family horses to. Ms. Franks spent most of Mann and Margaret Joy; Gregory and granddaughter her career as a care giver, brother, James D. Wilkins. Kimberly Kay Potts. Details at: hƩps://www.facebook.com/steve.gaylord.73 Paid for by Steve Gaylord working long hours to en- Donations sure those she cared for were In lieu of fl owers, the comfortable. family requests donations be Survivors Doris Juanita made to Scottish Rite Hos- Survivors include: moth- Gregory Coates pital in her name. er, Martha Krebs of Gaines- ville; brother, Th omas Cole Services and wife, Sandy of Kings- Doris Juanita Gregory ton, OK; brother, Gerald Coates, 93, passed away on Cole and wife, Celina of June 16, 2021, at her home Armella (Yosten) Cler Marlow, OK; half-sister, Pa- in Krugerville, Texas. tricia Wallace and husband, A service to celebrate Do- Services Roger of Gainesville; half- ris’s life will be held 10:00 Mass of Christian Burial sister, Carol Hielckert and a.m. Saturday, June 19, for Armella (Yosten) Cler husband, Rob of Gaines- 2021, at Mulkey-Mason will be held at 10:00 AM, ville; and a host of nieces Funeral Home in Lewis- Monday, June 28, 2021 and nephews. ville. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Ms. Franks was preceded at Flower Mound Cem- Church. Rosary and vigil in death by: father, Th omas etery. Th e family will receive will be held at 6:00 PM, Sun- Wesley Cole; and step-fa- friends from 9:00 to 10:00 day, June 27, 2021 at Scott ther, Eugene Krebs. a.m. prior to the service. (Continued on Page 9)

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(Continued from TxDOT Reschedules 82 Exit Page 1) Commercial & Residential 2021 Battle of the Ramp, Northbound Frontage Badges Blood Drive is set for June 30! Two Carter Blood Care buses will be in Public Road Closure for July 9 Safety Parking Lot for the Battle of the Badg- GAINESVILLE - Last to a TxDOT news re- However, this week’s es. Give blood to save weekend’s total closure lease. The closures are nighttime closures at lives! Donate to vote of the US 82 exit ramp now slated to begin Fri- the same location on FREE MOBILE SERVICE for your favorite local from Northbound I-35 day, July 9. The weekend the US 82 exit ramp and • Insurance Claims Public Safety Depart- and one-lane closure on closure is needed to build one lane of the NB I-35 • Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee ment (Police or Fire). • Truck & Heavy Equipment the NB frontage road just a detour exit ramp for US frontage road will remain • All Makes and Models Save Lives and Make South of US 82 have been 82 to be used during the in effect. This work is in Waves Giveaway: Do- • Rock Chip Repair rescheduled, according project. preparation for the de- • Fully Insured nate for a chance to tour build in July. win a PERSONAL Cooke County History For information visit Shower & Tub Enclosures • Mirrors WATERCRAFT DriveTexas.Org for the Doors • Storefronts • Home Window WITH TRAILER Repair • Courteous Service • Fully from Carter Blood- latest road closures. Insured • Serving Cooke County and Care. Please do not Some construction will Surrounding Areas Let’s Go to the Fair be postponed if poor sign up if you have E-mail: [email protected] been sick. No chil- (Continued from Page 2) the World and so on had weather conditions move dren will be allowed uniformed marching units. into the area, the news on the buses. Appoint- Th e Parker Amusement Th e last street fair was held release stated. ments are strongly rec- company specialized in in 1904 but in 1905 the ommended: https:// shooting galleries, Ferris Gainesville Poultry Asso- ww3.greatpartners. wheels, and other carnival ciation held a show in No- org/.../drive_sched- equipment, particularly vember.” ule/124823. carousels.” In 1927 the county fair Th ank you for giv- Sign-on Bonuses ing the GIFT of LIFE In the parades, mer- was resurrected again and chants “entered elaborate this time with the leader- ++++++++ fl oats and decorated car- ship of Claude Jones fi nally riages and uniformed bod- developed fi nancial securi- All Nursing Positions Th ere is a Safe Sitter ies such as Knights Tem- ty allowing it to become a class designed to pre- plar, Knights of Pythias, successful much-loved an- pare students in grades Odd Fellows, Woodman of nual event for everyone. Same Day Interviews, Same Day Hire 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, Apply In Person watching younger sib- lings, or babysitting. Happy 16th Birthday Th e Instructor-led class is fi lled with fun Ryan Matthew HIRING: games and role-play- ing exercises. Students Non-Certi¿ ed Nurses Aid even get to use mani- Keep Making Mimi Proud! kins to practice rescue Nurse Aid Training and Competency Evaluation Program skills like choking res- ¿ cue! To obtain Certi ed Nurses Aid Licensure Available Safe Sitter Class is set ADON – M-F 8a-5p w/ bene¿ ts offered. for July 16 from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm in the Certi¿ ed Nurses Aid Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Offi ce, 301 • 2p-10p M-F S. Chestnut in Gaines- ville. Registration is • 10p-6a 4 on 2 off $45 which included • Double weekends materials and lunch. Please preregister by LVN/RN July 6 by calling 940- 668-5412 or emailing • 2p-10p M-F [email protected]. Love, Dad, Mom, Aunts Lynzee and Jessica, • 10p-6a 4 on 2 off Uncles Chad and Blake & Cousins. • Double Weekends Part Time Positions • Nursing • Dietary (12p-8p,530a-130p,7a-3p) • Housekeeping

1900 E California St. Gainesville TX 76240 469-240-1065 HR ext. 1005 www.TheWeeklyNewsCC.com The Weekly News Fax: 940.665.2162 June 30, 2021 5 Cooke County Sheriff Logs Incident Reports COOKE COUNTY – Th e incident of possession of (public servant.) restriction – corrective following incidents were a controlled substance less John Aaron Scott Love, lenses. reported to the Cooke than four grams at FM 372 19, public intoxication Audrea Diane Hatten, County Sheriff ’s Offi ce. and FM 3496. Jonathan Edward Hess, 35, warrant arrest. Gary Edward Riddle re- 21, failure to drive in a Megan Joyce Medina, ported an incident of crim- Arrest Log single lane. 29, false/invalid state- inal trespass in the 100 Marlye Ann Howe 37, Lawanda Roberts Power, ment to law enforcement block of Pioneer Trail. theft less than $30,000 48, violation driver license offi cer. Offi cers investigated an incident of unlawful pos- session of a fi rearm by a felon in the 500 block of 5 Star Rated by CMS North I-35. Sentences Issued for Rosemarie Demars re- ported fraudulent use/pos- session of identifying infor- Felony Indictments mation in the 3000 block of County Road 140. Romi Tea Lozano report- COOKE COUNTY – of the March 30, 2020 was sentenced to four years ed burglary of a habitation Th e following sentences state jail felony off ense suspended time, fi ve years in the 600 block of FM were issued for felony in- of theft of property with confi nement in a state jail 3164. dictments and fi led in the two prior convictions and facility, four years’ proba- Randalyne Michelle 235th District Court. was sentenced to two days tion, a $6,000 fi ne plus NOW OPEN FOR TOURS Duke reported criminal Robert Douglas Ortiz, confi nement in a state jail restitution and court costs. mischief in the 7000 block 41, was convicted of the facility, six months con- Johnathon Hudson, Short-Term Rehabilitation after Orthopedic Surgery of East Highway 82. December 3, 2019 third fi nement in a state jail 20, was convicted of the Outpatient Occupational and Physical Therapies Nell Marie Scott report- degree felony off ense of facility and court costs. August 13, 2019 second Skilled Nursing Care after Hospital Stay ed theft of property less driving while intoxicated Sherrer was also con- degree felony off ense of Advance Wound Care • IV Therapies than $30,000 in the 5000 third or more and received victed of the March 31, assault of a public servant Private Medicare Suites • Respite Care block of FM 902. six years confi nement in a 2020 state jail felony of- and was sentenced to three Dwayne Clement re- state jail facility plus resti- fense of theft of property years confi nement in a ported credit card or debit tution and court costs. with two prior convictions state jail facility and court card abuse against an elder- Brooke Larae Sherrer, and was sentenced to two costs. ly individual in Fox Creek 40 was convicted of the days suspended time, six Jenny Danh Vo, 27, was Court, Gainesville. March 30, 2020 state jail months confi nement in a convicted of the November Offi cers investigated an felony off ense of theft of state jail facility and court 10, 2018 third degree felo- property with two prior costs. ny off ense of possession of theft convictions and was Daniel Babcock Lu, a controlled substance less sentenced to two days sus- 50, was convicted of the than four grams and was pended time, six months March 12, 2020 second sentenced to six months confi nement in a state jail degree felony off ense of confi nement in a state jail facility and court costs. driving while intoxicated facility plus restitution and Sherrer was also convicted third or more off ense and court costs. Shooting in Gainesville Results in Arrest of 4

(Continued from Page 1) control on FM 902 in the Juan Gavin Telles, 19, of area of Lake Kiowa and the Gainesville, Texas. East Tennie Street, Gaines- four occupants fl ed on foot 1. Evading Arrest Deten- ville, Cooke County, Texas. into Lake Kiowa where they tion – Class A Misdemean- Upon arrival, offi cers made were taken into custody by or contact with an 18-year- offi cers of the Gainesville 2. Prohibited Substance old male victim who had a Police Department after a in Correctional Facility – gunshot wound to the right brief foot pursuit. Th e fol- 3rd Degree Felony arm. Th e victim advised lowing persons were taken 3. Gainesville Municipal that he heard gunshots into custody for the follow- Court Warrant – No Driv- and walked outside where ing off enses. er’s License he observed a black sedan Jose Alfredo Salinas, 18, 4. Gainesville Municipal driving through the area. of Gainesville, Texas. Court Warrant – Failure At this time, an unidenti- 1. Evading Arrest Deten- to Maintain Financial Re- fi ed person fi red a gun from tion with a Vehicle – 3rd sponsibility the vehicle striking the vic- Degree Felony 5. Gainesville Municipal tim in the arm. Th e suspect 2. Cooke County War- Court Warrant – Failure to vehicle then fl ed the area. rant – Unlawful Carrying Appear Th e victim was treated by Weapons It is unknown at this Cooke County Emergency 3. Cooke County War- time if these individuals Medical Services personnel rant – Possession of Mari- were involved in the aggra- and transported to Medi- juana < 2oz vated assault with a deadly cal City Denton. While the 4. Cooke County War- weapon incident. victim’s injuries did not ap- rant – Possession of Mari- Th e investigation into pear to be life-threatening, juana < 2oz this case is ongoing and his current status is un- Michael Jesus Herrera, anyone with information known. 21, of Gainesville, Texas. is asked to contact the Incident 2100012830 – 1. Evading Arrest Deten- Gainesville Police Depart- Vehicle Pursuit tion – Class A Misdemean- ment by calling (940) 668- While offi cers were in or 7777, or through Face- the area investigating the 2. Gainesville Municipal book at Facebook.com/ shooting incident, a vehicle Court Warrant – No Driv- GTPolice. Th ose wish- matching the description of er’s License ing to remain anonymous the suspect vehicle was ob- 3. Gainesville Municipal can contact the Crimes served in the area. Offi cers Court Warrant – Display Tip Hotline at (940) 612- attempted to conduct an in- Expired Plates/Registra- 0000. vestigative stop but the ve- tion It is important to note hicle fl ed the area resulting 4. Gainesville Municipal that a complaint, arrest, or in a pursuit. Th e pursuit Court Warrant – Failure to indictment should not be traveled east through the Appear considered as evidence of City of Gainesville and then Abel Fabian Mendez, 18, guilt and that all persons left the city limits where it of Gainesville, Texas. charged with a crime are continued east on FM 902 1. Evading Arrest Deten- presumed innocent until with speeds exceeding 100 tion – Class A Misdemean- proven guilty in a court of MPH. Th e vehicle lost or law.

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Patrick J. Buchanan Johnson Defi es Putin’s Claim to Crimea Beale, who was on board exercise, which they see as ritories of China. and Turkey -- and two as- sia controlled that penin- Defender, has “published a right, a duty and a mis- Are the British warships piring NATO nations on sula from the time of Cath- video footage showing as sion, we could witness a going to emulate the U.S. the Black Sea -- Ukraine erine the Great to the time many as 20 Russian war- Russian attack on a British naval challenges to China’s and Georgia. of Mikhail Gorbachev. planes buzzing the ship warship. claims to those tiny pieces Are warships from any Th e U.S. should tell Bo- and a Russian Coast Guard Th is would trigger Ar- of land in the South China of these 32 nations going ris Johnson that if he wants vessel drawing close along- ticle 5 of the NATO treaty Sea? to follow the example of to provoke the Russian side.” that requires all member Also, Monday was the HMS Defender and sail navy in the Black Sea, he In brief, this naval en- nations to treat an attack fi rst day of the 12-day Ex- close to the Russian naval should not assume that, if counter was serious busi- on one as an attack on all. ercise Sea Breeze 2021 in base of Sevastopol? Are the a collision comes, the U.S. ness. Britain’s challenge to the Black Sea, hosted by Brits going to challenge Sixth Fleet will pull his Defender’s captain, Russia, a few kilometers off the U.S. Sixth Fleet and Putin’s claim to Crimea chestnuts out of the fi re. Cmdr. Vince Owen, made Crimea, could have result- Ukrainian navy. again? Or will they, chas- Patrick J. Buchanan is it clear his ship sailed close ed in a shooting incident Th ese exercises have tened, avoid a confronta- the author of “Nixon’s By Patrick J. Buchanan by Crimea deliberately “to that could have forced a been held yearly since the tion? White House Wars: Th e assert the position that U.S. response against Rus- end of the 20th century, Th e U.S. does not rec- Battles Th at Made and About that clash be- Crimea and the waters sia. And that raises some and the 2021 roster of par- ognize Russia’s annexation Broke a President and Di- tween a British destroyer around it legally belong to serious questions: ticipants is the largest yet of Crimea in 2014, but vided America Forever.” and Russian warplanes and Ukraine.” Did Johnson inform us Th e exercises will in- we have not threatened or To fi nd out more about warships in the Black Sea Added Owen: “Th e Roy- he was about to issue this volve 32 nations, 32 ships, used force to alter that real- Patrick Buchanan and read last week there are confl ict- al Navy and U.K. will al- direct challenge to Mos- 5,000 troops and 40 ity. features by other Creators ing versions. ways call out states that do cow? Or were the Ameri- planes. Among the par- For no vital U.S. inter- writers and cartoonists, Th e Kremlin version is not follow international cans left in the dark? ticipants are 17 NATO est is imperiled in Russia’s visit the Creators website the more dramatic. order.” Did President Joe Biden nations, including all three control of Crimea and its at www.creators.com. HMS Defender, says Kremlin spokesman or the Pentagon tell John- NATO allies on the Black 2 million people. After all, COPYRIGHT 2021 Moscow, entered the Black Dmitri Peskov described son that if Defender were Sea -- Romania, Bulgaria czarist and Bolshevik Rus- CREATORS.COM Sea, made port in Odessa, Defender’s actions as a “de- attacked, U.S. forces Ukraine, and then sailed liberate and premeditated would have their back? for Batumi on the coast of provocation.” Deputy for- With this clash off Georgia. eign minister Sergei Ryab- Crimea, a peninsula Russia However, the British kov warned that the next regards as vital and we have warship traversed Russia’s time a provocation like this never regarded as vital, we territorial waters at the tip occurs, Russia “may drop could have been drawn of the Crimean peninsula, bombs and not just in the into a confl ict by our ally, near Sevastopol, Russia’s path but right on target.” Britain, which could not principal naval base on the With the incident over, prevail against Vladimir Black Sea. where do Downing Street Putin’s Russia without the Th e destroyer, say the and the Kremlin stand military assistance of the Russians, had to be divert- now? United States. ed by shellfi re from a patrol Prime Minister Boris Th ere is another matter boat and bombs dropped Johnson’s government and that makes this problem- in its path by Sukhoi fi ght- the Royal Navy have de- atic. ers. clared it to be their right To reach the Black Sea, London’s version: De- to use warships to send a Defender peeled off from fender sailed through wa- message to Moscow that a fl otilla centered on the ters off Crimea that belong Crimea belongs to Kyiv. aircraft carrier Queen to Ukraine. Russian gun- Moscow has responded: Elizabeth, which is in the fi re was far off and un- Send that message again, Mediterranean. threatening. No dropped and you may fi nd your Th at fl otilla is headed bombs impeded the de- warship at the bottom of to the Indo-Pacifi c region stroyer’s passage. the Black Sea. and likely to traverse the Yet, according to Th e Th is is not an unserious South China Sea, whose New York Times, BBC matter. islets, reefs and rocks are correspondent Jonathan If the Brits repeat this the claimed national ter- Froma Harrop Black Democrats Save the Party Once Again

fund the police” nonsense tual lives -- exactly what is ful voice among the city’s then-President Donald “they’re going to have a fl oated by a few on the left. the point of their preach- Hispanics, also endorsed Trump. problem in the midterm “I don’t hate police de- ing? Adams. Blacks and Lati- Going forward, the elections, and they’re going partments,” Adams, an Af- Th e liberal media bear nos have borne the brunt Democratic Party should to have a problem in the rican American who says much of the blame for in- of increased crime, and stop letting Iowa and New presidential election.” he was beaten by police fl ating the importance of guess what? Th ey don’t Hampshire start its presi- How often must people in his youth, said. “I hate Ocasio-Cortez and com- like it. dential nominating pro- of color save the Demo- abusive policing, and that’s rades, who, because of Th e Times, meanwhile, cess. Biden fi nished fourth cratic Party from its left what people mix up.” social media, loom larger had been brutally unfair in Iowa and fi fth in New fringe? As often as they Th e left’s candidate, ac- than they actually are. to police in its coverage of Hampshire. Th e white lib- have to, unfortunately. tivist Maya Wiley, is among Here’s an example from confrontations with dem- eral gentry tends to domi- Follow Froma Harrop the mixed up. She wants to Th e New York Times: “For onstrators. An editorial last nate Democratic politics on Twitter @FromaHar- slash $1 billion from the months, it was Ms. Ocasio- year complained that “too in both states, whereas rop. She can be reached budget of the New York Cortez’s decision that had often in recent months, in- nationally, working-class at [email protected]. To By Froma Harrop Police Department just been one of the most con- stead of a balm, the Police Blacks and Latinos are the fi nd out more about Froma as shootings spike. It also sequential open questions Department has become party’s backbone. Harrop and read features How often do African didn’t help Wiley that her in the mayor’s race.” another source of trauma.” After taking his com- by other Creators writers Americans have to save family paid for a private se- Oh, and what made her (Th e same editorial criti- manding lead, Adams ex- and cartoonists, visit the the Democratic Party from curity service after her part- endorsement more conse- cized the NYPD for not plained the stakes. “If the Creators webpage at www. its left wing? With Black ner was violently mugged. quential than that of Rep. stopping the destruction Democratic Party fails to creators.com. voters having just thrust It’s notable that Adams Ritchie Torres, an Afro- of property in Manhattan.) recognize what we did COPYRIGHT 2021 a moderate ex-cop to the won over the Black and La- Latino gay moderate repre- Last June, Th e Times pub- here in New York,” he said, CREATORS.COM head of the pack in New tino working class, whereas senting much of the Bronx? lished a piece entitled “Yes, York City’s mayoral race, Wiley appealed more to Torres backed Adams, who We Mean Literally Abolish it’s the second time in just educated white liberals swept his blue-collar bor- the Police.” over a year they’ve done it. living in relatively safe ar- ough. Torres’ district is Blacks saved the Demo- Making Brooklyn Bor- eas. Wiley supporter Rep. 94% Hispanic and Black. cratic Party last year when The Weekly News ough President and former Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Its median household in- their primary voters cata- of Cooke County police captain Eric Adams and other self-described come, $31,061, is less than pulted Joe Biden from the next mayor of liberal socialists might ask them- half that of Ocasio-Cortez’s nowhere to front-runner. Letter Policy New York propels public selves this: If working-class partly gentrifi ed district. Until then, the leading safety toward the top of people of all colors greatly In northern Manhat- presidential candidate was Th e Weekly News of Cooke County invites its readers to Democrats’ priority list. preferred Adams -- who tan, Rep. Adriano Espail- Sen. Bernie Sanders, the submit letters to the editor. 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Published letters refl ect only the opinion of the so each citizen’s share of this debt is $84,201. Each Household author and not of Th e Weekly News of Cooke County. would owe $218,082 as their share of this debt. Total United Debt Letters should be submitted to: States unfunded liabilities is $123,696,631,330,785. Th e Weekly News of Cooke County 216 W. Pecan Street Watch U.S. Debt, July 12, 2004 Gainesville, Texas 76240 $7,264,732,981,139 or e-mail letters to: Grice.King@Th eWeeklyNewsCC.com * Information obtained from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Population fi gures from the U.S. Bureau of the Census’ Population Clock. Figures as of June 28, 2021. www.TheWeeklyNewsCC.com The Weekly News Fax: 940.665.2162 June 30, 2021 7 Marriage License Classifi eds Classifi ed deadline is 5 p.m. Friday. Payment is required at the time the Requests Received order is placed. Cash, check or MasterCard/Visa/Discover is accepted. Call 940.665.2320 or e-mail [email protected]. COOKE COUNTY – 22, Pilot Point and Emily Rene Byrom, 45, Gaines- Th e following applica- Paige Klohn, 23, Collins- ville. tions for marriage were ville. Joel Andrew Henry, received by the Cooke Samuel Hernandez 36, Whitesboro and Tif- Obituaries County Clerk’s Offi ce. Gonzalez, 29, Gainesville fany Dawn Redman, 38, Animal Adoption Joseph Lamar Estes, 26, and Shatavia Lasharie Whitesboro. (Continued from Page 3) Gainesville and Laruen Linvingston, 29, Gaines- William Mathew Mer- Ashley Evans, 24, Gaines- ville. rett, 31, Forestburg and Energetic, loving, and Funeral Home in Muenster. full of spunk! That’s our Services will be offi ciated by ville. Ryan Scott Masters, Lindsay Taylor Spark- Fr. Joe Keating and Deacon Cade Preston Edland, 49, Gainesville and Gina man, 33, Gainesville. dalmatian mix, Buster for you. Buster is a really Gary Endres. Pallbearers good boy that is full of are: James Dennison, Parker energy and love that he is Forshee, Nathan Huchton, hoping to share with you. Kevin Henley, Jacob Cler, He loves people but can Hayden Otto, and honorary 235th District Court pallbearer, Devin Mangun. take a little bit to warm up to meeting someone new. Burial will follow in Sacred If you live an active life- Heart Cemetery. style and are looking for History Cases Filed, Decided a walking buddy, then he Armella (Yosten) Cler, 99, of Muenster was called to her could be just your guy. Or if you have a backyard with eternal home with Jesus on COOKE COUNTY – Th e vs. Joy Annette Knotts, di- lyn E. Perry, default judg- lots of room to run then he would be just as happy with Friday, June 25, 2021. following cases were fi led vorce. ments, divorce. that. Buster has been here for a couple of months al- Armella was born on and decided in the 235th Dianna Kay Logan vs. ready so he is really hoping someone will give him the March 28, 1922 in Muenster, District Court. Cases Decided Raymond Lee Logan, chance to show what a good boy he could be. If you are TX to Nick and Rosa (Hesse) Peyton Desirae Cross- agreed judgments, divorce. interested in meeting Buster, you can give us a call at Yosten, the 2nd of 8 children. Cases Filed white vs. Jonathan Andrew Jordyn Hanson vs. Rob- (940)665-9800 to make an appointment for your family She spent her entire life living Yolanda A. McBath vs. Crosswhite, agreed judg- ert Joseph Hanson, agreed and other dogs could meet him to see if he is the right in Muenster except for a short Destini C. Bishop-Bruce, ments, divorce. judgments, divorce. match for you. Noah’s Ark is open Monday-Saturday time when she lived in Fort divorce. Scott Paul Boswell vs. Robert William Dren- 11-5, closed Thursday and Sunday. Worth serving her country as Cynthia Durham vs. Shari Annette Boswell, non vs. Shannon Beatrice a Rosie the Riveter at Con- Clifton Durham, divorce. agreed judgments, divorce. Drennon, agreed judg- vair Aircraft. She married the Matthew Joseph Zamutt Bobby L. Perry vs. Kath- ments, divorce. love of her life, Werner Cler on April 25th, 1944. Werner passed away June 14, 1984. Animal Lost Th e Lord blessed them with Muenster Hospital District Discusses 5 sons and 2 daughters. Being from the greatest generation, Good COVID-19 Numbers in Area REWARD they worked hard to provide LOST DOG a good home for their fam- ily. After Werner’s death, she (Continued from Page 1) tered 118 vaccines so far. cludes goals for the dis- Silver and Tan with Two enjoyed traveling with friends Th e board also unani- trict. Black Patches and volunteering for several Texas are up to 48 percent. mously approved minutes Th e board also discussed LAST SEEN: 1708 S. I-35, Gainesville organizations. In her later “It was 41 percent last of the May 2021 meeting provider relief funds. Ac- years she enjoyed spending month when I reported,” and approved physician cording to a report Muen- On the frontage road of I35 across the highway from time going to SNAP (which she said. credentialing for various ster Hospital District re- the high school in she was planning to return In Cooke County 32 medical staff profession- ceived approximately $3.6 Gainesville,Tx. By the on to this week to play a game percent of residents are als. million with a deadline of ramp before the bridge. of 84) and being with family. vaccinated. “It was 28 per- Snyder presented a re- June 30, 2021 to expend Armella lived her faith, pray- cent last month so a little port on policies and proce- the funds. 940-284-1036 ing the rosary daily and when bit of progress but not a dures for infection control Th e district is also plan- she could no longer attend whole lot. It’s looking like and the board unanimous- ning a retirement party in Mass, watched it on TV, but whoever wants the vaccine ly approved the policy. honor of Linda Walters- still insisted that her church has gotten the vaccine.” “Th e infection preven- cheid. Th e event is set for off ering be put in the collec- Th e Muenster Hospital tion and control plan is 6:30 p.m. June 30, 2021 For Sale tion basket by one of her chil- District clinic continues just the overall plan for the at the Muenster City Park dren. to off er the Moderna vac- district on what infection Pavilion. Hess Hay, new alfalfa, Fresh Shelled Pinto Survivors cine from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. prevention is doing… so Upcoming meetings are little bales and 3x3x8s Beans.. 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No. PR 17989 IN THE ESTATE OF GILBERT H. KUBIS, DECEASED IN COUNTY COURT AT LAW OF COOKE Get all the local news COUNTY, TEXAS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testa- mentary for the Estate of Gilbert H. Kubis, Deceased, were issued on June 28, 2021, in Cause No. PR17989 pending in the County Court at Law of Cooke County, Texas, to: Theresa Kubis Dee. for less All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law to the following:

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Acceptance of surplus far as the district lines go,” crease taxes per $100 valua- Departmental reports items from TxDOT up to Kupper said, adding, “Un- tion for homeowners in the for Commissioner Pct. 1 – the allocated amount of INTERNAL MEDICINE til we can be 100 percent district to help pay for fi re May. $25,873.37. assured this information is services. Fiscal year 2021 budget Interlocal agreement with correct I don’t believe the Th e commissioners also amendments. TCOG for GISD services CLINIC ESD is a good idea but in took no action on an archi- Payment of monthly bills. for fi scal year 2021 in the the long run, we are going tectural design for the Main Payroll and related ex- amount of $28,000. Dr. V.K. Agarwal, MD MACP to have to go to it.” Street parking lots from Jus- penses. Closing the library at 2 Board Certi¿ ed in Internal Medicine “We’re going to have to tin Walterscheid. Annual road reports for p.m. November 24, 2021 decide whether we think it’s Th e commissioners also Precincts 2, 3 and 4. and all day on November feasible,” Pct. 4 Commis- took no action on the Kress Mutual aid agreement 27, 2021 for Th anksgiving. Monday thru Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. sioner Leon Klement said. building. with Rosston Volunteer Fire Closing the library at 2 “Taxing people is a very se- Also, no action was taken Department. p.m. December 23, 2021 rious well, it’s not just some- on the annex building. Accepting a $10 donation and all day December 25, 940-668-1100 thing you want to say is “I’m waiting on the origi- from anonymous donors to 2021 for the Christmas hol- only going to be ten cents… nal contractor [for the an- the Cooke County Library. iday. 715 E. California St., Suite D • Gainesville I took an oath to do what I nex building] and then we Accepting a $106.59 Ci- Closing the library at 2 was supposed to do…I don’t will sit down with him,” tibank rebate for the fi rst p.m., December 31, 2021 Medicare, Medicaid and All Insurances. think it’s feasible… But we Starnes said. Th e build- half of fi scal year 2021. and all day January 1, 2022 Self Pay Accepted. are very blessed to have the ing was found to have had Contract between the for New Year’s holiday. fi remen that we do have. I issues with safety due to fi nd it interesting that peo- weight limits in some of the ple wouldn’t donate to a fi re upstairs rooms. department but they’d allow Th e commissioners also themselves to be taxed.” voted four to one with Kl- Following the public ement voting against ac- hearing, the commissioners tion regarding county radio discussed the potential elec- equipment. tion for approval of a taxing Th e commissioners also entity for the emergency voted to approve hiring two Free Inspections services district. temporary parttime posi- “I’m for letting the people tions in the County Attor- Insured • Residential decide what they want to ney’s offi ce to replace one do. Th at’s America,” Pct. 3 fulltime position. Locally Owned & Operated Commissioner Adam Ar- In addition, the commis- 940-668-8814 endt said, adding he’s served sioners tabled an item to more than 20 years on a add temporary IT employ- VFD. “…But it’s hard to ees for upgrading of county get volunteers.” computers to Offi ce 365. “I think the people need “Th at’s about 200 com- I would like to share the history of D&H Roo¿ ng. to make that decision,” puters and we are request- County Judge Steve Starnes ing two employees for In late 2004, Danny Howard started the company. said, “But in the end it about fi ve weeks at a total should be the right of the of $2,584 to help us get people to make that deter- that project done quicker,” In 2011 Don Weatheread bought D&H Roo¿ ng mination.” IT director Darrell Hoberer “I don’t want people to said. He said the additional think I’m for taxes,” Pct. 2 temporary workers will help from Danny. In 2019 Ronnie Stephens bought it Commissioner Jason Snuggs complete the project while said. “Our job is not to say allowing the IT department from Don Weatheread. All of these owners have whether we agree with the to continue their trouble ESD or not it’s whether to shooting tasks. allow the people to decide.” Commissioners approved installed thousands of roofs and we will continue Th e commissioners also a preliminary plat for the to install the best roofs at the best price possible. 3 year company warranty. We have 2 million in liability insurance. We will inspect your roof and work with your insurance company to get you a new roof. For years we have all heard people saying that Don Hunter owned D&H Roo¿ ng. He has never owned any part of it. On this note, Don Hunter no longer works for us. I wish him the best of luck. Our sales staff is Done Weatheread, Blake Stephens (which will take over ownership someday) and myself, Ronnie Stephens (owner). 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