Mineola Thursday, HomecominG Wood Count September 12, 2019 Section B y Vol. 4 No. 337 Two Sections 50 cents MONITORwww.woodcountymonitor.com Property owner denied order against subdivision By LARRY TUCKER “alleged” attorney Robert Commissioner Virgil Hol- missioner in 2003. ing at the drainage just like In the original petition, [email protected] Davis. land, Jr. “Used to be we didn’t the commissioner before Smale states he learned of Smale called himself as Smale contended there even run plats through me and the one before him. the plat approval by the A Mineola property own- his first witness. He claims was no drainage plan on commissioner’s court. The I have to make sure you put commissioners by reading er was denied a restrain- during the administering of the Rose Hill Springs plat. only thing the state requires in the right size culverts be- the front page of the Wood ing order and temporary the oath, he (Smale) raised Smale, a certified mediator, is you file a plat and that is cause if you don’t we don’t County Monitor. Named injunction by Judge Jeff his hand and Fletcher went represented himself at the through the county clerk’s have to set that road in two as defendants in the peti- Fletcher in 402nd District into a tirade berating him. hearing. office. We started running years. It doesn’t have any- tion were Glenn Thurman, Court Aug. 29 to stop plans What Fletcher did tell him “All I want to know is them through commission- thing to do with anything also known as Glenn Thur- to begin work on the Rose was, “You will not disre- what the drainage calcula- er’s court. Anything that’s outside that plat that was man Builder, Inc.; Rose Hill Hill Springs Subdivision. spect this courtroom,” prior tion plans are,” Smale said. in there that has to do with approved. Springs Development, LLC; Bryan Smale of Mineola to administering the oath “They are going to build 61 drainage is because of the “What we are talking and Wood County Com- was seeking drainage plan and after Smale had rolled houses from 1,300 to 1,800 size of culverts. On private about was really put in missioner’s Court. Efforts information for the pro- his eyes at the judge while square feet that butts up to subdivisions, we have never there for roads, not drain- by the Wood County Mon- posed Rose Hill Springs raising his hand. our property.” told them what size culverts. age for other properties or itor to reach Thurman for a Subdivision north of Mine- In the motion to recuse the Gaskill said things were It has to do if you plan on anything else. Whatever comment have been unsuc- ola on CR 2460. judge, it claims Fletcher’s done exactly how they are the county taking that road we approved on that plat cessful. After being denied, Smale “impartiality might reason- always done by commis- over in two years,” Gaskill is just for that. On private The petition claims on or filed a motion for the recus- ably be questioned.” sioners since he has been explained. “Now if you roads we don’t even go out about Aug. 16 digging for al of Fletcher from the case County commissioners with the county. come in there and say we because it has nothing to do water supply pipes at the the next day, Aug. 30. voted unanimously June 28 Gaskill has been an em- are going to build roads up with us. If we are not going utility easements of the Rose In his motion, Smale to approve the subdivision ployee with Wood County to county specs and I want to take over the road, we Hill Springs subdivision be- claimed the judge denied on a motion by Precinct 2 for almost 30 years includ- the county to take it over in don’t have any responsibil- gan. Rust colored sediment him the opportunity to Commissioner Jerry Gas- ing 10 years as a foreman two years, then that’s when ity. That’s the way it’s al- question Wood County’s kill seconded by Precinct 1 prior to being elected com- I go out there and I’m look- ways been.” See DRAINAGE, Page 3A County’s first no refusal weekend deeemed success By PHIL MAJOR [email protected]

Wood County’s first No Refusal Weekend has been deemed a success by Dis- trict Attorney Angela Al- bers, who helped set up Wood County’s first such event over the Labor Day holiday. Law enforcement agen- cies from around the county joined in, as well as judg- es to issue warrants and medical personnel to draw Slice of life blood. Disc golfers try to rescue a putter from a Grandpa’s pond next to a hole on The Preserve disc golf course Monday Albers and two assistant evening at the Mineola Nature Preserve. (Monitor photo by Sam Major) district attorneys also rode with the officers. She said after riding the Industrial commission gets a new name roads of Wood County until By ZAK WELLERMAN Development Commission, follow the bylaws as they 3 a.m. for two nights, it ap- [email protected] which is more encompass- have been written and not peared that word had got- ing and a little bit more up what’s been done here in ten out, because there was The name change of the to date.” this courtroom in the past.” very little traffic –- some Wood County Industrial She then noted that the She then approved the thing that the officers com- Commission was approved WCIC bylaws state that name change and asked for mented about. at last week’s Wood County amendments to the bylaws a ceremonial vote by the “I was able to truly ap- Commissioners Court. The only need to be approved commissioners. preciate the hard work new name is now Wood by the county judge before Also in light of the task of police officers and the County Economic Develop- implementation. force suggestions, WCIC courage they demonstrate ment Commission. “I know this court for board also recommended as they leave the safety of The name change was pro- many years has followed a reducing the board to 18 their squad cars and step posed by the WCIC board certain procedure of bring- members maximum in- out into the unknown on a of directors after the board ing proposed amendments stead of 23, introducing traffic stop,” Albers said of discussed suggestions from to the court for the com- term limits of up to three the ride alongs. Wood County Judge Lucy missioners’ consideration. I consecutive two-year terms The experience allowed District Attorney Angela Albers and Texas Highway Patrolman Tony Garcia Hebron’s blue ribbon task put it on the agenda today and new mission and vision the prosecutors to see first- on a ride-along during the Labor Day No Refusal Weekend. (Courtesy photo) force. as a courtesy to the Indus- statements. These changes hand how officers handle since I was appointed (in Agencies participating The task force suggestion trial Commission and also have not been placed on the DWI cases. February),” she said. included officers from the was to name the organiza- as a courtesy to my county commissioners court agen- The program involves She characterized the is- Texas Department of Pub- tion Wood County Econom- commissioners; however, da yet. judges issuing warrants for sue of drunk driving in lic Safety, Alba, Hawkins, ic Development Alliance. I would have to refer the In other action, WCIC suspected drunk drivers Wood County as preva- Mineola, Quitman and The WCIC board agreed public as well as members hotel feasibility study was to have their blood drawn, lent, with numerous cases Winnsboro Police Depart- with adding economic de- of the Industrial Commis- also approved in court. The if they refuse a voluntary coming through the misde- ments, Wood County con- velopment but wanted to sion to article seven of their study, which will be done breath test. meanor court, as well as the stables and deputies from retain commission in its Au- current existing bylaws,” by Source Strategies, will In three cases, the suspects huge number of fatalities the Wood County Sheriff’s gust board meeting. Hebron said. “And the pow- take a look at six rural areas agreed to have blood drawn statewide that result from Office. Hebron thanked the task er to amend, repeal, modify, within Wood County to see without need for a warrant. Mineola Police Chief drunk driving crashes. force for its hard work in change or dissolve any type if a hotel could be sustained. It was enough of a success Chuck Bittner commented, The state legislature re- making suggestions toward of amendment to their by- The cost of the study is that the program will likely “Thank you to the Wood improving the WCIC. laws rests in the members $9,250 and should be com- become annual, and moved cently added another sen- County District Attorney’s “One of the recommenda- upon agreement, known plete within four to six to different holidays. tencing option for prose- Office for organizing and tions was that we modern- as voting; however, the weeks. Albers said that officers cutors that allows deferred being an active participant ize the name of the Wood changes, and I quote, ‘must Additionally, a rental suggested Memorial Day adjudication, Albers ex- with all Wood County law County Industrial Commis- be approved by the county agreement with the City of weekend might be a good plained, which adds a tool enforcement agencies over sion to something different, judge prior to implemen- Winnsboro for the city au- time for the next one. of having the defendants the DWI No Refusal Labor something a little more cur- tation.’ Not the commis- ditorium for the November Albers had heard of no re- seek counseling. Day Weekend. The Mineola rent,” Hebron said. “I be- sioners court, the county constitutional amendment fusal weekends being tried Prosecutors also recom- Police Department was out lieve your (WCIC) member- judge. And I’m going to go election on Nov. 5 was ap- in other counties, and she mend defendants join an in full force and is happy to ship came up with the name ahead and insist that from See COUNTY, Page 2A thought it was a good idea. Alcoholics Anonymous report that the event was a Wood County Economic this point forward we will “It was a goal of mine group. big success.”

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[email protected] one of many ways this or- Director Martha Scrog- ganization gives back and gins of Quitman noted this Wood County Industrial supports economic devel- funding benefits economic Commission (WCIC) board opment growth.” development throughout directors last week awarded Doc Cooper Farms in the Wood County. the 2019 economic develop- Golden area received $5,700 “I read the paper and I ment grants to nine small for a restoration project. know in city council meet- businesses in Wood County. Hidden Pines Venue in Min- ings statements have been These grants come from eola received $5,681 for a made that WCIC does noth- unclaimed capital credits multipurpose facility. Mon- ing for economic develop- (UCC) funds, which are key Trunks in Alba received ment. These are economic unclaimed credits from the $7,840 for a restaurant. Your development funds and we Wood County Electric Co- Appetites in Quitman re- are doing something. There operative distributed by ceived $2,279 for restaurant was only this one person An East Texas institution the state comptroller. Since equipment. that had a Mineola address. Brookshire’s Grocery celebrated 50 years in Mineola with a ribbon cutting last week for the grand reopening of its 2016, UCC funds have been Speakeasy Coffeehouse in She’s between Mineola and store on N. Pacific which recently underwent extensive remodeling. The event included the compnay’s 13-foot tall distributed as grants to as- motorized grocery cart. The company began in Tyler in 1928. CEO Brad Brookshire was among those making remarks Quitman received $7,000 for Golden, who had an appli- along with Mineola Mayor Kevin White and store manager Mike Shiers. sist local businesses and business expansion. Guys & cation in Mineola,” Scrog- help foster economic devel- Dolls Hair Salon in Alba re- gins said. “Yet we’re read- street repairs, materials and a.m. opment and tourism. ceived $7,000 for a roof res- ing that we’re not funding mowing through Dec. 31 Commissioners and He- “We had 11 applications toration project. them. I think Mineola is COUNTY was approved as well. bron proclaimed the week total and we awarded fund- Alba Economic Develop- kind of penalizing some of From page 1 Commissioners approved of Sept. 17-23 as Constitu- ing to nine. The other two ment Corp. received $5,000 their entrepreneurs by not updated rules of procedure, tion Week in Wood County. applications did not meet for a parking project at the encouraging them to apply proved. the requirements for fund- conduct and decorum for A resolution from Meals Alba Public Library and for some of these funds. A Transunion Risk and ing. These grants help small Museum. Retired Teachers And we didn’t have any- the meeting of the Wood on Wheels to authorize the Alternative Data Solu- businesses throughout the Association of Wood Coun- one from Winnsboro. We’re tions contract for the Wood County Commissioners county grant program for county as well as support ty received $1,500 for a book getting barbequed when we County Sheriff’s Office was Court. Hebron explained fiscal year 2020 was ap- various literacy programs,” project. Alba Café received fund what we get. We fund approved by the court. The that the update was made proved. WCIC Executive Director $8,000 for equipment im- what we can consider.” program is a database for due to changes in the Texas The treasurer’s report and identifying suspects and Open Meetings Act under the release and replacement victims. House Bill 2840. of certain securities were Yantis hosts second prairie day Sept. 28 An interlocal agreement A public hearing for the both approved. July Con- between Wood County and closure of County Road stable reports also were ap- By ZAK WELLERMAN said. Teacher and the Raptor the City of Hawkins for 1125 was set for Oct. 4 at 10 proved. [email protected] “We will have the event Center will be participating outside in the prairie class- for the event. Yantis Prairie Day will room site this year. The old Planned activities include Singles camping group plans trip to Arkansas continue this year with its dairy barn is being convert- hands-on education and The Border Lows, a lo- Ashdown, Ark. visit awhile. second annual event to ed- ed to a classroom and the art activities, prairie walks cal chapter of “Loners on Must make your own For more info, call Ruth ucate the community on site is in the beginning stag- and land management talks Wheels” (lonersonwheels. reservations, suggested in at 903-678-3714, Dorothy at nature and how to grow the es of being reseeded with during the event. A dona- com), will be having their Section B, 870-898-2800 or 870-648-7118, Tina at 214- prairie ecosystem. prairie grasses,” Rhodes tion-based yoga will take monthly camp out Sept 11- reserveamerica.com. 926-6144 or ruthann19508@ Prairie Day will be held said. “Various organizations place at 9 a.m. in the class- 15 at Millwood Lake State All camping singles are aol.com. Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 will be located around the room before the official Park, 1564 Hwy. 32 East, welcome to camp or come p.m. at the Northeast Texas prairie with hands on activi- start. Prairie Community Class- ties for kids and families, in- Food and tickets for raffle This Week in Your Neighborhood room (NETXPCC) located at cluding painting outdoors, prizes will be available for 124 West Oak in Yantis. pond studies, making ani- purchase. The event is free There will be a Buddy Scheolkopf Re- Cub Scout Pack 385 will be having their NETXPCC is a nonprofit mal casts, and more.” and open to the public. Prai- union Sept. 14 at 10:45 a.m. at Paredes School Night for Scouting meeting Thurs- organization with the mis- Texas Master Naturalists, rie Day is being sponsored Restaurant in Mineola. All former employ- day 6:30-8pm at the Methodist Ministry sion of giving hands-on na- 4-H, the Native Plant So- by the Mattox family, the ees and friends are invited to attend. Center on Newsome Street. Scouts is open ture stewardship programs ciety of Texas, Texas Parks Rhodes family and some Bread of Life Ministries will host Break- to male and female enrolled in kinder- and knowledge about en- and Wildlife, the Winns- members of the communi- fast with a Heart Saturday, Sept. 14 from garten through senior in public or private dangered prairie systems, boro Center for the Arts, ty. Yantis City Council and 7-9:30 a.m. at the Broad Street Church of school or homeschool. You can sign up for Yantis resident and event Wood County Beekeepers, members of the community Christ in Mineola. scouts anytime throughout the year. organizer Debbie Rhodes Audubon Society, Creature are supporting this project. WOOD COUNTY COMMUNITY CALENDAR 2nd FRIDAY ACOUSTIC JAM - second Friday 6 - 9 p.m., Quit- the hall. MINEOLA SCHOOL BOARD - third Monday, Admin. Bldg., SCHOOL BOARD – third Monday, 6 p.m. Administration Build- man Public Library, 202 E Goode St, Quitman 903-975-5745 FOREVER YOUNG ACTIVITIES CENTER - Wednesday and Loop 564, 7 p.m. dependent on schedule changes ing. ALBA CITY COUNCIL - first Monday, 6:30 p.m., City Hall. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fitness exercises, educational pro- MINEOLA CITY COUNCIL - fourth Monday, 5:30 p.m., City REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF WOOD COUNTY - third Monday, ALBA LADIES CLUB - fourth Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Alba Commu- grams, entertainment, fellowship, Bingo and card games. 903- Hall. Public welcome. Call City Hall for changes in November 11:30 a.m., Caroll Green Civic Center, Quitman. nity Center. 765-2956 763-8201 and December because of holidays. SINGING AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HAWKINS - ALBA LIBRARY/MUSEUM BOARD – third Monday every other FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - second Tuesday at noon, Quit- MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB - third fourth Sunday, 2-4 p.m. month, 4 p.m., library building. Everyone welcome. man. Monday, 5:30 p.m., high school lobby. SCOTTISH RITE - Wood County Scottish Rite Club meets third ALBA-GOLDEN SCHOOL BOARD - second Monday, 7 p.m., FRIENDS OF THE MINEOLA MEMORIAL LIBRARY - first MINEOLA HISTORICAL MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD - third Friday of odd month, 6:30 p.m., Richie’s Café in Winnsboro. high school library, 768-2472. Thursday, 1 p.m., Mineola Library, 569-2767. Tuesday, 4 p.m., city hall. 903-569-6183. Public invited. 903-253-3635. ALBA-GOLDEN YOUTH FOUNDATION - second Tuesday, el- GED Test Support - each Thursday 4 - 6 p.m. concurrent with MINEOLA MASONIC LODGE - second Thursday, dinner at TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL - Garden Valley chapter, ementary gym, 7 p.m. All welcome. QISD calendar. Quitman Public Library, 202 E Goode St, Quit- 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m. All Masons invited. 569-2608. Tuesdays on Mercy Ships campus, noon to 1 p.m. Call ahead ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Sunday and Monday, 7 p.m., man 903-975-5745 MINEOLA REBEKAH LODGE – every other Saturday, 11 a.m., for room details 903-939-7000 or [email protected]. Friday 8 p.m., Wednesday noon; Women’s Group Monday Girl Scouts Mineola Troop 3 - building girls of courage, confi- 106 S. Line St. All Rebekahs welcome, 769-4024. TOPS GROUP - Thursday, 8-11 a.m., Harvest Acres Baptist noon.; St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, Mineola. dence, and character, who make the world a better place! All MINEOLA ROTARY CLUB - Monday noon, Dogwood Room, Church, NW Loop 564, 569-1240 , 569-2415. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Wednesday and Saturday, girls kindergarten-12th grade welcome! Monday, 5:00-6:30 pm, Mineola Civic Center. UPPER SABINE VALLEY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT - meet- 7:30 p.m., 404 S. Main Street, Quitman. September-May, Broad Street Church of Christ Annex, Crystal MINEOLA SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER - 308 University, 8:45 ings are held quarterly, 5:30 p.m. on a Thursday to be deter- ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – Gateway Group, Tues. & Sat. Arcand 903-705-2459 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and 8:45 a.m. mined at the Wood County Airport board room. 7 p.m. Puckett House, 109 Kilpatrick Street. HAINESVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. - second and fourth to 1 p.m. on Tuesday. 903-497-1162; Dominoes, cards, rummy VFW AUXILIARY #7523 - third Sunday, 1 p.m., Recruiting new AL ANON - Thursday, 7:30 pm; St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Thursday, 7 p.m., Firehouse downtown Hainesville. cube. members. 569-2228. Church, Mineola. HOLLY LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT -first and third Tuesday at MLOTA LINE DANCE GUILD – Tuesday and Friday, 8 to 9 a.m. VFW POST #7523 - third Wednesday, 6 p.m., Karaoke every AMERICAN LEGION POST 296 and Auxiliary - fourth Tuesday, the fire station at Holly Lake Ranch. beginners, intermediate 9 a.m. to noon Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. 569-2228. 7 p.m., Highway 80, three miles east of Mineola. 903-569-6481. KIWANIS CLUB - noon Tuesday, Mineola Civic Center Dog- MLOTA FIBER/CRAFT ART GUILD – third Wednesday at 1 WHYTE DOVE WRITER’S GROUP - Second Tuesday, 6 All are invited. wood Room. p.m. and first and third Thursday at 10 a.m. p.m., Quitman Public Library. 903.967.7488, e-mail kayoung. AMERICAN LEGION BINGO every Thursday, 7 p.m., doors THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OF SAINT PETER’S THE MLOTA QUILT GUILD - first Thursday at 10 a.m. [email protected] open 5:30, 2015 E. Hwy. 80, Mineola, snack bar, 903-569-5965 APOSTLE COUNCIL #11933 - second Thursday, 7 p.m., at the MLOTA PAINTERS GUILD - Wednesday, 10 a.m.; business WOOD COUNTY 4-H HORSE CLUB - Business meeting, Mon- AMERICAN LEGION POST OF WINNSBORO - first Tuesday, church, 203 Meadowbrook Drive, Mineola. 903-569-3662. meeting fourth Monday. day, 2 p.m., Wood County Extension Office. 5:30 p.m., 201 West Broadway, in Winnsboro, 214-502-4496. LAKE COUNTRY CLASSIC CAR CLUB - third Monday, 6:30 MLOTA RUG HOOKING GROUP - first Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 Wood County Aggie Moms - 1st Monday, 6 p.m. at Speakeasy APET (Animal Preservation of East Texas) Thrift Store - Dog p.m. 903-850-3858. p.m. Beginners are welcome. in Quitman (except in January, June, July and August), 903- Gone Good Stuff, 915 S. Pacific Street, Mineola, Thursday-Sat- LAKE COUNTRY REPUBLICANS - fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m., MLOTA PHOTOGRAPHY GUILD - fourth Thursday, 6:30 p.m. 539-7049 or Wood County Aggie Moms Facebook page. urday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (903) 569-1250 Red Dome Smokehouse, Quitman. All levels welcome WOOD COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT - Quarterly, third BOY SCOUT TROOP #36 QUITMAN – meets second and LAKE COUNTRY RV TRAVELERS - of Good Sam Int’l. Month- MLOTA SCULPTURE GUILD – first and third Tuesday, 1 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m., appraisal district office. Open to the public. fourth Sunday, 4:30 p.m., Scout House behind First United ly, RV parks w/in 150 m. radius. 903-569-3677 or 3069. Business meeting second Monday at 10:30 a.m. WOOD COUNTY ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL GARDENS – Methodist Church. Joe Degorostiza, 903-763-4127 LAKE COUNTRY SYMPHONIC BAND - rehearsals Thursdays PARENTS ANONYMOUS GROUP - Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m., garden workday each Wednesday 9 a.m. to noon, all levels of Boy Scouts Troop 385 Mineola - Tuesdays 7 p.m., Mineola at Mineola Middle School Band Room. 7 p.m. 903-569-2300. First Baptist Church, Quitman. Children’s program provided. experience welcome. Come at 8:45 a.m. in the kitchen of the Methodist Education Bldg. third floor. New boys/alums wel- LAKE FORK ROTARY CLUB - Wednesday, noon, at the Lake 903-629-2114 Stinson House for coffee. 175 Gov Hogg Pkwy, Quitman – the come! Chris Jennings 903-569-3531 Fork Baptist Church on State Highway 515 PILOT CLUB OF MINEOLA - second Tuesday, 6 p.m. Mineola two-story white house behind the pavilion at Hogg Park. BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRY FOOD PANTRY - Humble Baptist, LAKE HOLBROOK ASSOCIATION - first Saturday, February, Civic Center. President Loraine Epps. WOOD COUNTY CENTRAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT - third first & third Tuesday 1-4 p.m. May, August and November, Harold Simmons Community Cen- Quilts of Valor group, Stitchin’ Angels, meet the last Wednes- Monday, 5:30 p.m. in the UT Health Quitman hospital board CELEBRATE RECOVERY - a support group for those with ter, 5:30 p.m. directors, 6 p.m. all members and guests wel- day of the month at 10:30 a.m., 1118 N. Pacific St., Mineola, to room (every three months). various hurts, habits or hang-ups, every Monday, 6:30-9 p.m., come. 903-569-0223. make quilts for service members and veterans. WOOD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT - every other Church on the Rock annex building at 302 S. Stephens. 903- MEMORY CAFE, a time for stimulating memory, meets weekly QUITMAN GARDEN CLUB - second Tuesday (except when on Friday, Commissioners Court, Quitman, 10 a.m. 903-763-2716. 497-6149 on Thursday in the craft room at Holly Brook Baptist Church field trips), 2 p.m., Quitman library. quitmangardenclub@gmail. WOOD COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS - every other month, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, Elizabeth from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is provided. Various activities com. All are welcome. third Monday, 6 p.m., depending exceptions. Wood County English enton chapter - first Saturday except June, July, August are offered each week, including games, moderate exercise, QUITMAN/LAKE FORK KIWANIS - Wednesday, noon, Faith Justice Center courtroom. The public is invited. 903-569-3711 and December, 11 a.m. Harvest Acres Baptist Church, 1062 W art, and music. People in the area are invited. There is no Student Center, 403 S. Main St., Quitman. WOOD COUNTY DEMOCRAT CLUB – fourth Thursday, Quit- Loop 564, Mineola. 903-857-2461. charge. For more information call 903 769-2091 QUITMAN LIONS CLUB - For meeting time and place call 903- man Public Library, at 6:15 p.m. www.woodcountydem.org 936- DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, John MINEOLA BAND BOOSTERS - second Tuesday, 6 p.m., in 763-4126. 635-4656 Hogg, Sr. Chapter, 3rd Monday except June, July, August & middle school band hall. All parents invited. QUITMAN PILOT CLUB - third Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., UT Health WOOD COUNTY TX GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - third Mon- December, 1 PM. Holly Hall, Holly Lake Ranch. 903-520-8697 MINEOLA LIONS CLUB – for information on meetings call 903- Quitman board room. 903-383-5075. day, January through May and September through November, EASTERN STAR - Quitman Chapter 695, 3rd Tues., dinner 638-1596. QUITMAN ROTARY CLUB, Thursday, noon, UT Health Quit- 7 p.m., Quitman Public Library, Shamburger Community Room. 6:30 p.m., meeting 7:30. Flora Lodge in Quitman. 903-850- MINEOLA MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Det. #1278, 3rd Tues- man Community Room, N. Hwy. 37. For 903-763-4191 or 967-2458. 4822 day, 6 p.m. meal, 7 p.m. meeting. American Legion Building, QUITMAN CITY COUNCIL – third Thursday, 5:30 p.m.; city hall. Wood County Pct. 2 Constable Explorers – first Thursday, 6:30 EAST TEXAS WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS- first Friday at 10 2015 E. Hwy. 80, Mineola, 903-497-3030. QUITMAN p.m., Armed Texans Training Facility, 369 CR 2784, Mineola. a.m. at Quitman Public Library WOOD COUNTY RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL ASSO- UT Health Quitman - needs volunteers. Great opportunity to To add a listing to the CIATION - third Monday, September-December, and Febru- meet people while helping your community. 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Wood County Monitor • Thursday,September 12, 2019 3A County holds public hearing on 2020 budget By LARRY TUCKER from somebody else other procedures have been fol- [email protected] than me,” Smale said. “Sec- lowed this year as in years ondly, the proposed Wood past,” Hebron explained. “I Wood County Commis- County budget that was also submit for the record sioners held a required sec- posted on or about Aug. too, that although we had a ond hearing on the proposed 28, 2019 is not conforming request to change the meet- tax rate Tuesday morning. to state statutes. I provided ing time to another time, it is Other than the commission- some feedback to that to the my understanding this has er’s court, the county audi- county judge and a courtesy been tried in the past but to tor and the county clerk, the copy to the county auditor no avail. It didn’t draw any- press and one county resi- last night, and also provided more public comment than dent attended. some reference material for the normal morning sessions The proposed tax rate is corrective action by means so the commissioners and I 55.5 cents per $100 which is of comparison to the Hen- have agreed that it’s going lower than last year’s rate of derson County proposed to go forward as scheduled.” 57.99 for a yearly savings of budget and an El Paso, Tex- Hebron had addressed the $24.90 on a $100,000 home. as, county auditor power matter of public involve- When County Judge Lucy point presentation. I thank ment in the Sept. 5 issue of Hebron opened the floor you for your attention.” the Wood County Monitor. to the public, Mineola area Hebron commented for “This year, we have had resident Brian Smale took the record. “Just a note, just more hearings than we have the podium. “I have some for the record, all the ap- had in the past. I’d just like The 2019 Alba-Golden Homecoming court has been announced. The queen and king will be announced at 7 p.m. repeated requests that the propriate notices have been the record to reflect we’ve prior to the Honey Grove football game. This year’s court: (front row, left to right) Jessis Weddle, Jordan Barnhart, third public hearing on the published on the website had 13 different opportuni- AnnMarie Pendergrass, Bralee Littlejohn, Carlee Dooley and Hope Wiley; (back row, left to right) Donny Humphries, proposed budget be moved and published in the news- ties in workshop sessions Joh Michael Chadwick and Chris Chabaud. Not pictured Matthew Rogers. (Courtesy photo) to a different time other than paper. Everything has been that were duly posted to the English9 a.m. on 5.75”x16” Sept. 16, perhaps done in accordance to gov- public that were spread over Alba-Golden set to celebrate homecoming after 5 p.m., so you can hear ernment code and the usual 11 days,” Hebron noted. Alba-Golden High School freshman class. Nominated as duchesses are freshman PUBLIC NOTICE from imposing or collecting an in- The proposed amendment will will name Homecoming by the sophomore class are Carlee Doolee; sophomore dividual income tax, including an appear on the ballot as follows: Queen and King prior to the Chris Chaubad and Bralee Jessies Weddle and Kar- Explanatory Statements individual’s share of partnership “The constitutional amend- football game against Hon- Littlejohn. Junior class nom- lee Robertson; junior Hope for the November 5, 2019 and unincorporated association ment allowing increased distri- ey Grove. Homecoming cer- inees are Matthew Rogers Wiley; and senior Morgan emonies will begin at 7 p.m. and Jordin Barnhart while Williams. Kindergartners Constitutional Amendment income. There is no current con- butions to the available school stitutional bar on imposing or col- fund.” Nominations for king the senior class nominat- Grant Goforth and Everlee Election and queen are Jon Michael ed Donny Humphreys and Galyean will be the Flower lecting an individual income tax. Proposition Number 8 Chadwick and Ann Marie Caitlin Baker. Girl and Crown Bearer. Proposition Number 1 The proposed amendment will (HJR 4) Pendergrass chosen by the The young ladies chosen (HJR 72) appear on the ballot as follows: HJR 4 proposes a constitutional HJR 72 proposes a constitutional “The constitutional amend- amendment creating the flood amendment permitting an elect- ment prohibiting the imposi- WCIC wants bass event back infrastructure fund as a special By ZAK WELLERMAN $75,000 for the 2020 tour- will be considered vacant, ed municipal judge to serve as a tion of an individual income fund in the state treasury, using [email protected] tax, including a tax on an indi- nament. WCIC Executive unless deemed a personal municipal judge in more than one money appropriated from the Director Kiki Bettis added and/or family emergency. vidual’s share of partnership municipality at the same time. economic stabilization fund. The The Wood County Indus- that the requested amount The current bylaw states Unlike an appointed municipal and unincorporated associa- flood infrastructure fund would trial Commission (WCIC) is negotiable. The 2019 total the position will be consid- judge, an elected municipal judge tion income.” provide additional resources to board last week voted to amount was $60,000. ered vacated once a repre- may not concurrently hold anoth- Proposition Number 5 implement plans to mitigate flood enter into discussions with WCIC has allocated sentative misses three or er municipal judge office. This (SJR 24) damage. The proposed amend- Bassmaster to host another $25,000 for the 2020 bud- more consecutive meetings amendment would allow an elect- Elite Series tournament on get for this event. Bettis ex- without notice to the execu- SJR 24 proposes a constitutional ment would authorize the Texas ed municipal judge to serve as a Water Development Board to use Lake Fork next year. plained that other funding tive director or chairman. amendment that would automati- From May 2-6, WCIC host- could be secured through lo- This change was approved municipal judge in more than one money in the flood infrastructure cally appropriate the net revenue ed the Bassmaster Elite Se- cal chambers of commerce, by the board in December, municipality at the same time, in fund for drainage, flood mitiga- the same manner as appointed received from the portion of the ries Texas Fest at Lake Fork economic development cor- but then tabled in commis- tion, or flood control projects. alongside the Sabine River porations, businesses and sioners court. WCIC direc- municipal judges. state’s tax revenue received on sales of sporting goods to the The proposed amendment also Authority, Lake Fork Cham- other organizations. tors voted to resubmit the The proposed amendment will Texas Parks and Wildlife Depart- would authorize the creation of ber of Commerce, Emory In other action, the board change to the commission- appear on the ballot as follows: ment (TPWD) and the Texas His- separate accounts in the flood in- Tourism and Quitman De- approved the 2019-20 WCIC ers court alongside other “The constitutional amend- torical Commission (THC). The frastructure fund as necessary to velopment Corp. (QDC). officers. Dana Donahue of membership changes. Bassmaster expressed Golden will serve as chair- The board voted to be a ment permitting a person to legislature would maintain the administer the fund or authorized interest in hosting anoth- man-elect, Miste Davis of “hole sponsor” for the Quit- hold more than one office as authority to determine the specif- projects. a municipal judge at the same er tournament on June 5-9 Alba will serve as vice pres- man Chamber of Commerce ic uses of the funds and their allo- The proposed amendment will at the lake after this year’s ident and Allene Doggett of Golf Tournament for a cost time.” cation between TPWD and THC. appear on the ballot as follows: event. Saturday, June 8, is Mineola will serve as record- of $100. The tournament Proposition Number 2 The proposed amendment will “The constitutional amend- Texas’s free fishing day, ing secretary. will be held at The Links at (SJR 79) appear on the ballot as follows: ment providing for the creation which means people are The terms for these officers Land’s End on Oct. 18. of the flood infrastructure fund able to fish without a fishing take effect on Oct. 1. Directors chose to pass on SJR 79 proposes a constitution- “The constitutional amend- to assist in the financing of license. Directors also amended renewing the WCIC adver- al amendment authorizing the ment dedicating the revenue drainage, flood mitigation, and In 2019, WCIC gave the commission’s bylaw re- tisement on the East Texas Texas Water Development Board received from the existing flood control projects.” $40,000 toward hosting the garding absenteeism. The Reflections website. The ad- to issue additional general obli- state sales and use taxes that tournament. The other or- bylaw now states that if a vertising cost $1,000 annual- gation bonds, in an amount that are imposed on sporting goods Proposition Number 9 ganizations also contributed board member is absent ly. The board also approved does not exceed $200 million, to the Texas Parks and Wildlife (HJR 95) funding toward the event. more than three meetings advertising with the County for the economically distressed Department and the Texas His- HJR 95 proposes a constitutional Bassmaster is requesting in a fiscal year, the position Line magazine for $5,373. areas program. These bonds can torical Commission to protect amendment authorizing the legis- Attorney Angela Albers, ers approved, without no- only be used to provide financing Texas’ natural areas, water lature to create a property tax ex- quality, and history by acquir- the drainage calculation tice of hearing to the adjoin- for the development of water sup- emption for precious metal held DRAINAGE record was not on file with ing property owners, the ply and sewer service projects ing, managing, and improving in a precious metal depository From page 1 Wood County. The petition possible impact of neigh- in those economically distressed state and local parks and his- located in this state. began appearing in Smale’s by Smale states this means boring property owner’s areas as defined by law. toric sites while not increasing Wood County commission- homesteads. the rate of the state sales and The proposed amendment will fish stocked pond Aug. 19. The proposed amendment will According to Smale, at the use taxes.” appear on the ballot as follows: appear on the ballot as follows: directive of Thurman, Ra- Divide & Conquer Downsizing Sale “The constitutional amend- for Jill & Ricky Kinsey “The constitutional amend- Proposition Number 6 ment authorizing the legisla- mey Water Supply Com- ment providing for the issu- (HJR 12) ture to exempt from ad valorem pany, or its subcontractor, Thurs., Sept. 12 ~ 7:00 - 5:30 Fri., Sept. 13 ~ 8:00 - 5:30 is installing water supply Sat., Sept. 14 ~ 8:00 - 2:00 ance of additional general HJR 12 proposes a constitutional taxation precious metal held in obligation bonds by the Texas pipes to the subdivision. 17212 Eastside Road (Lake Tyler) ~ Tyler TX, 75707 amendment authorizing the legis- a precious metal depository lo- The petition states Smale Water Development Board in Outside SSE Loop 323, travel south on Hwy 110 toward Whitehouse. At 110 and lature to increase the maximum cated in this state.” was apprised by District an amount not to exceed $200 FM 346 (main intersection in Whitehouse), turn left (east) onto FM 346. Travel bond amount for the Cancer Pre- Proposition Number 10 through Whitehouse; stay on FM 346 beyond Dickson Rd., Concession Rd., New million to provide financial as- Canaan Ch., bridge expansion. Turn left onto to Eastside Rd. vention and Research Institute of (SJR 32) sistance for the development Submit crime tips to This 2446 sq. ft. lake home, boathouse, and huge (air cond.) warehouse are for sale contents & Texas (CPRIT) from consignments must go: brown leather sofa, chair, & ottoman; 2 more sofas & love seats; curio cabinet; of certain projects in econom- SJR 32 proposes a constitutional dinnerware by Johnson Bros; breakfast table; coff. tables; end tables; lamps; Provin. furn.; flat screenTV’s; $3 billion to $6 billion to be is- Longaberger baskets; bar stools; cost. jewelry; vintg. Magnavox TV & cabinet; quilts; bedding & linens; ically distressed areas.” amendment authorizing the leg- silv. selections; cedar chest; glass top table & 4 chairs; kitchen items; huge bougainvilleas and ferns; Singer sued by the Texas Public Finance sew.mach.; washer & dryer; vintage Philco stove; vintg. ice box; refrig.; freezers; patio furn.; cushions; islature to allow a state agency Obrien skis; life jackets; jet skis; ski ropes; wakeboards; Budweiser clock; lighted beer signs; pool table; Proposition Number 3 P3TIPS.com pinball machines; jukeboxes; MANY records; CD’s; movies; file cab.; dog carriers; Fish. Price toys; metal Authority. CPRIT was created in or political subdivision to trans- toys; vintg. Buck’s heater; 2 bikes; gun cab.; hunt.clothes; camp. equip.; fish. equip.; Igloos; many tools; (HJR 34) ladders; off. chairs; Stetson hat in box;sooooo much!! Pictures: DivideAndConquerOfEastTexas.com 2007 to promote and fund cancer fer a law enforcement animal to HJR 34 proposes a constitu- research in Texas. CPRIT uses the animal’s handler or another tional amendment allowing the bond proceeds to award grants qualified caretaker in certain cir- legislature to temporarily exempt for cancer research and preven- cumstances. Currently, the Texas from ad valorem taxation a por- tion. Constitution prevents the transfer tion of certain property located The proposed amendment will of certain public property, such in an area covered by a disaster appear on the ballot as follows: as law enforcement animals, to declaration of the governor. The “The constitutional amend- a private person or organization proposed amendment would al- ment authorizing the legisla- at no cost. This amendment au- low the legislature to prescribe ture to increase by $3 billion thorizes the legislature to allow the method of determining the the maximum bond amount the transfer of a law enforcement amount of the tax exemption and authorized for the Cancer Pre- animal to the animal’s handler the duration of the exemption and vention and Research Institute or another qualified caretaker at also would allow the legislature to of Texas.” no cost, upon the animal’s re- create any additional eligibility re- tirement or at another time if the quirements for the tax exemption. Proposition Number 7 (HJR 151) transfer is determined to be in the The proposed amendment will animal’s best interest. HJR 151 proposes a constitution- appear on the ballot as follows: The proposed amendment will “The constitutional amend- al amendment allowing increased distributions from $300 million appear on the ballot as follows: ment authorizing the legisla- “The constitutional amend- ture to provide for a temporary per year to $600 million per year to the available school fund and ment to allow the transfer of exemption from ad valorem a law enforcement animal to a taxation of a portion of the ap- also allowing the State Board of Education, the General Land Of- qualified caretaker in certain praised value of certain prop- circumstances.” erty damaged by a disaster.” fice, and other entities that man- MONDAY - FRIDAY age revenue from land or other Proposition Number 4 properties held in the permanent Published by The Office of the Texas 8:00AM–6:00PM (HJR 38) Secretary of State, www.VoteTexas.gov, school fund to distribute certain 1/800-252-VOTE(8683). SATURDAY HJR 38 proposes a constitutional revenue to the available school amendment prohibiting the state fund. 8:00AM–1:00PM 4A Wood County Monitor • Thursday, September 12, 2019 Mineola adopts health insurance Alba council says no exclusive on water tower By PHIL MAJOR CIP had offered the city to higher property values plan that saves significant dollars [email protected] $250 for exclusive use. and lower costs for city The vote was unanimous, bonds that were recently re- By PHIL MAJOR The city will provide each city saves money and the Following a request last and the council agreed to financed. [email protected] employee with a $1,000 employees are not negative- month from Community consider raising the fee at The council appointed health savings account to ly impacted. Internet Providers to locate some future date, and to Byron George to represent By going with a higher use and will reimburse em- And while an HMO does equipment on the city water look into language about Alba on the Wood County deductible plan, and the ployees for the first $5,000 have more restricted lists of tower exclusively, the Alba non-interference of signals Industrial Commission. He city reimbursing employees of their deductible. doctors and hospitals, calls City Council voted last should additional providers will replace Ken Donahue. most of their out-of-pocket Total savings are estimat- to area providers showed Tuesday not to offer anyone lease space. Misty Davis has one year expense, the city of Min- ed at $123,313 for the city, most are included in the exclusive use of the tower. The council set a public left on her term. eola is saving tax dollars depending upon how much plan. Nextwave is already rent- hearing for the city budget The city has two represen- on health insurance while of the deductibles are used Karch said they spoke ing space on the tower for its and tax rate at 6 p.m. Sept. tatives on the countywide maintaining good coverage by employees. with an area city also using internet equipment for $100 17. City Secretary Lindy board, which was reduced for city employees. As Finance Director Cin- the plan, and it was work- per month on a non-exclu- McCarty said the tax rate from three when the board The city council voted dy Karch explained, the ing well. sive basis. will be going down thanks size was changed. unanimously Monday to city was over-insured by The city will continue to accept a Blue Cross Blue having a lower deductible pay 100 percent of the em- Cub Scout pack holding annual school night Shield plan from Brinson plan. Only eight to 15 per- ployee cost and 70 percent that will cost the city $344 cent of employees meet that of the family cost. The em- By AMANDA DUNCAN Canton ty will be stronger. per month per employee deductible. By raising the ployee share will also be re- [email protected] June - Kid Fish at Lake “A lasting effect on the compared to the current deductible to $6,650 and re- duced. Fork community starts with our plan of $640 per month. imbursing much of that, the Cub Scout Pack 385 will July - Flag retirement cer- children,” he said. hold its School Night for emony at the Mineola Civic For the last year and a half, Scouting meeting Thurs- Center Duncan has been working Landmark commission earns digitization grant day from 6:30-8 p.m. at the August - overnight stay at on his Wood Badge. This is Methodist Ministry Center Caldwell Zoo in Tyler an advanced, national lead- By LARRY TUCKER Wood County” was sub- over 6,500 digital images. In on Newsom Street. Parents are encouraged ership course open only to [email protected] mitted with the hope that 2005 the Portal Services for This is a great time for to be involved in scouting Scouting volunteers and the listing will assist some- Educators was started pro- parents to ask questions events with their children, professionals, with the pur- The Mineola Landmark one in locating a marriage viding a variety of materials about scouting and register but parent involvement is pose of developing skilled Commission recently re- record of some member of for teachers. In 2007, with their children. only required for scouts leaders who can strengthen ceived word it has been se- their family. the support of the Nation- Scouts is open to males in kindergarten and first the Scouting units of Ameri- lected for the 2019 Rescuing By putting them in digital al Endowment for the Hu- and females enrolled in kin- grade. ca. The origins of the Wood Texas History (RTH) pro- form, these documents can manities, Texas newspapers dergarten through senior Neal Duncan has been in- Badge date back to the first gram. The mini-grant series be made available to many were digitized for the Na- in public or private school volved with Mineola scout- course directed by Lord offers up to $1,000 worth of other areas of the coun- tional Digital Newspaper or homeschool. Prospective ing for four years, and this Baden-Powell, the found- digitization services to suc- try whose ancestors were Program (NDNP). These members can sign up for is his third year as cub mas- er of Scouting, in 1919. He cessful candidates. among the pioneers who newspapers are available scouts anytime throughout ter. He is passionate about gave each participant one of Mineola’s project is the made their home long ago to the public via the Library the year. his work in the community the beads he had captured digitization of historical in the Wood County/East of Congress Chronicling Cubmaster Neal Duncan, and with the scouts. from the African chieftain documents with historical Texas area. The information America website and via along with the committee, “Scouting changes lives. Dinizulu. Now, volunteers and cultural significance. In- in the books was compiled the portal. The Texas News- including Margo Duncan, It broadens the perspective who complete the course cluded are the books “Cem- in the mid 1960s and 1970 paper Program was also es- David Johnson and Judy of young people by allow- receive a certificate, a small eteries of Wood County” and the information dates tablished to assist commu- Johnson, have put togeth- ing them to do things like neckerchief, a leather slide, which quite possibly are the from the early 1800s to 1970. nities whose newspapers er an exciting program for ride in an airplane,” he said. and two small wooden only source of grave marker In 2002, the University of are not in the scope of the 2019-20. “Once they see their house beads on a leather thong. stone inscriptions available North Texas (UNT) began NDNP. September - Star gazing and their school from an air- The Wood Badge course is for these cemeteries. planning The Portal of Tex- By 2019, the portal hosted at the Mineola Nature Pre- plane, they’ll never look at the highest level of training When these books were as History, a digital gate- more than 12.7 million dig- serve the world the same again.” for an adult leader and in- being compiled during the way to historical materials ital images from some 408 October - Camp Wisdom He believes everything in cludes two 3-day weekends mid to late 1960s, many of from private collectors and partners. Camping Trip in Dallas the community is inherent- and five service projects. the older grave stones had collaborative partners in- RTH periodically gives November - Mineola Vet- ly tied together. Since he was only brief- already deteriorated. The cluding libraries, museums, “mini-grants.” The winning eran’s Day Parade “We can’t succeed sep- ly involved in Cub Scouts remaining inscriptions were archives and other histori- projects are selected by a December - airplane rides arately. If one suffers, all as a child, working on this recorded into permanent cal groups. committee of UNT histo- at Collins Field suffer. If education and op- badge has been instrumen- records so they would not By the end of 2004, the ry professors along with January - Pinewood derby portunities suffer, crime in- tal in his understanding of be lost. portal was online with five staff from the UNT Digi- February - roller skating creases, and quality of life scouting. The book “Marriages of collaborative partners and tal Libraries Division and in Golden suffers.” As a Wood Badge candi- External Relations Office. March - Texas Freshwater Duncan is confident that date, Duncan has to com- Winners receive services in- Fisheries in Athens by investing time in the See SCOUTS, Page 5A cluding scanning, descrip- April- Medieval Times in youth, the entire communi- tion and hosting of their Dallas items on the portal. May - Splash Kingdom in

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Mineola Police Report Wood County Sheriff’s Report AUG. 24 spoke with the teenager. The was found to be fine. AUG. 28 ture from the known actor, but complaint. Deputies located the 12:50 a.m. Walmart reported teenager reportedly said she 9:56 p.m. Criminal trespass- never received the furniture. activity and cleared the incident. a couple of teenagers bought a was just upset with her father ing was reported at a residence Deputies were dispatched to Deputies were dispatched to cooler, then filled it with alcohol and made a comment. on West Kilpatrick when some CR 4425 near Winnsboro, at SEPT. 2 CR 1987 near Yantis, at 10:36 and left the store. An officer at- AUG. 27 males were seen trying to jump 11:55 a.m., in reference to theft. Deputies went out on an ar- a.m., in reference to a distur- tempted to catch the teenagers the fence to get into the yard. Known actors stole several items rest/warrant service to CR 3987 8:25 a.m. A business on East bance. Deputies located the indi- in a vehicle, but was unable to An officer responded to the res- from the reporting party’s proper- near Winnsboro; at 1:06 a.m. Broad Street reported finding a viduals and cleared the incident. catch up to them. Charges are idence and searched the area, ty. This case has been forwarded Roger Bedford, 58, of Winns- knife behind their building. An Deputies were dispatched to pending. but did not find anyone. to investigators. boro, was arrested for an out- officer responded and took pos- Loop 564 near Mineola, at 11:29 1:17 p.m. An anonymous call- AUG. 30 Deputies were dispatched to standing warrant. session of the knife. a.m., in reference to theft. A er reported an assault they had CR 3460 near Hawkins, at 5:17 Deputies were dispatched to 10:26 a.m. An officer respond- 10:36 a.m. Katherine Marie known actor stole a firearm from witnessed when a male was yell- p.m., in reference to a distur- Alba Lake Shores, at 8:01 a.m., ed to assist a Wood County con- Johnson, 34, of Mineola was the reporting party’s property. ing at a female in a vehicle in the stable when Wood County could arrested for an outstanding bance. Deputies spoke with all in reference to an abandoned parties involved and determined This case has been forwarded to vehicle. Deputies located the ve- Walmart parking lot and hit her, not get the constable to answer warrant out of Wood County for investigators. then they left the parking lot in his radio. Everything was fine criminal non- support. it was a civil matter. hicle and cleared the incident. Deputies were dispatched to Deputies were dispatched to Deputies spoke with the re- the vehicle. An officer attempted when the officer arrived. 11:11 a.m. An officer respond- CR 2258 near Mineola, at 11:39 to locate the vehicle that was de- 10:33 a.m. A resident report- ed to a business on East Broad FM 515 near Alba, at 6:33 p.m., porting party, at 9:05 a.m., in in reference to a dispute. Chris a.m., in reference to a dispute. reference to criminal trespass scribed but did not locate it. ed a recently wrecked vehicle Street for a public assist when a Parties were separated for the 3:11 p.m. An officer assisted in the parking lot of a church on mother needed some help with a Starrett, 31, of Alba, was arrest- on Brazos Bend near Hawkins. ed for Disorderly Conduct. day. Deputies gave the reporting par- EMS with a medical call at ACE North Line Street. The driver left special needs child. Deputies spoke with the re- Hardware. A family member was with the driver of another vehicle 11:42 a.m. A woman reported Deputies spoke with the re- ty advice and cleared the inci- porting party, at 7:03 p.m., in porting party, at 2:48 p.m., in dent. called to pick up the person that before an officer arrived. The she had been threatened by an- reference to a suspicious person was refusing to go with EMS. vehicle was noted and left in the other person she knew while at a reference to harassment on CR Deputies were dispatched to 1426 near Quitman. Deputies on FM 1801 near Mineola. Dep- Comanche near Quitman, at 3:13 p.m. A possible criminal parking lot. restaurant on West Broad Street. uties gave the reporting party mischief was reported in refer- 9:26 p.m. A reckless driver An officer spoke with the com- gave the reporting party advice 1:37 p.m., in reference to a dis- and cleared the incident. advice and cleared the incident. turbance where an assault oc- ence to resident’s vehicle when was reported on South Pacific at plainant and she wished to have Deputies were dispatched she determined her window was the city limits that was unable to the person criminally trespassed AUG. 29 curred. This case has been for- to PR 8446 near Winnsboro, warded to investigators. broken. An officer responded maintain a single lane of traffic. from her home. Deputies were dispatched to at 4:09 p.m., in reference to a and found the damage to be An officer responded but did not 12:24 p.m. The Andrew Cen- CR 2425 near Mineola, at 12:13 Deputies were dispatched to welfare check. Deputies made CR 3375 near Hawkins, at 5:21 from Mother Nature. locate the vehicle. ter requested assistance on an a.m., in reference to a welfare contact with the individual and 3:33 p.m. A welfare concern AUG. 28 out of control client. An officer check. Deputies located the in- p.m., in reference to a welfare everything was OK. check. Deputies located the in- was reported by management of 12:55 a.m. Daniel Blake Wil- responded, but everything was dividual and everything was OK. Deputies were dispatched to dividual and everything was OK. a business on West Broad Street ley, 45, a transient, was arrest- under control when the officer Deputies spoke with the re- CR 1700 near Yantis, at 6:05 Deputies spoke with the re- when an elderly female came in ed for criminal trespass when arrived. porting party, at 2:46 a.m., in p.m., in reference to possible sto- porting party, at 6:52 p.m., in appearing confused, asking for a he was located by an officer 2:27 p.m. Parents of a 14 year reference to harassment on PR len property. Deputies checked reference to harassment on CR friend. A family member picked conducting a business check at old daughter reported an older 6338 near Mineola. This case the property and cleared the in- 2768. Deputies gave the report- up the female. a car lot on West Broad Street. male talking with their daughter has been forwarded to investi- cident. ing party advice and cleared the 7:35 p.m. An officer respond- The man was inside the fencing on the internet. The incident oc- gators. Deputies were dispatched to incident. ed to Walmart parking lot when and the owner wished to pursue curred in Wood County, so all the Deputies responded to a sus- a traffic violation on CR 2350 Deputies were dispatched to a complaint was received in ref- charges. information gathered was trans- picious vehicle on HWY 80 near near Quitman; at 7:49 p.m. Jo- CR 4896 near Quitman, at 8:56 erence to two dogs in a vehicle 2:52 a.m. Several residents ferred over to Wood County. Mineola at 4:11 a.m. Deputies seph Jones, 42, of Mineola, was p.m., in reference to a distur- with only the windows cracked. reported hearing several gun- 3:38 p.m. A fraudulent transfer located the vehicle and cleared arrested for parking (stopping/ bance. Deputies spoke with all The officer determined the dogs shots in the West Broad and of a resident’s bank account was the incident. standing) on main traveled way. parties involved and cleared the were fine, because the windows West Kilpatrick area. Officers reported. This is under investiga- Deputies conducted an arrest/ AUG. 31 incident. were down and they had water in responded and located the ve- tion. warrant service in the Wood Deputies were dispatched to Deputies responded to a sus- the vehicle. hicle described parked on West 7:45 p.m. Wood County S.O. County Sheriff’s Office; at 12:48 PR 7131 near Quitman, at 1:54 picious vehicle on FM 2088 near 9:24 p.m. A caller reported a Kilpatrick St. with two Hispanic requested assistance with locat- p.m. Howard Weems, 61, of p.m., in reference to a welfare Winnsboro; at 10:46 p.m. Dep- disturbance at a park and said males inside the vehicle. Offi- ing a vehicle traveling toward the Winnsboro, was arrested for an check. Deputies located the in- uties located the vehicle and that a man was there trying to cers determined the two to be city. Wood County located the outstanding warrant. dividual and everything was OK. cleared the incident. cut people. The phone discon- intoxicated. Both subjects were vehicle before the vehicle got Deputies spoke with the re- Deputies were dispatched to Between Aug. 28 and Sept. 2, nected and the dispatcher could placed under arrest for public into the city. porting party, at 4:36 p.m., in CR 2164 near Quitman, at 11:39 Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies not get the caller back on the intoxication. The officers contin- 9:03 p.m. A family member re- reference to forgery on PR 6338 p.m., in reference to criminal mis- responded to multiple agency phone. The phone was pinging ued the investigation of the re- ported her mother was moved near Mineola. This case has chief. A known actor damaged assists that included the follow- at the Civic Center, but no one ported shots fired, and during the out of the assisted living home been forwarded to investigators. the reporting party’s property. ing: Emergency Medical Ser- was at the Civic Center when search of the vehicle, a handgun by another family member and Deputies were dispatched to This case has been forwarded to vices, Auto Theft Task Force, the officers responded. Officers and two spent shell casings, she didn’t know where her moth- FM 515 near Alba, at approxi- investigators. Child Protective Services and checked all parks and found along with several bullets were er was. An officer got the contact mately 8:20 p.m., in reference SEPT. 1 Mineola Police Department. nothing going on. located. During the investiga- information for the other fami- to a dispute. Chris Starrett, 31, Deputies were dispatched to Total Jail Count –150 inmates 11:09 p.m. Franklin Dean Alex- tion, several spent shell casings ly member and made contact. of Alba, was arrested for assault FM 17 near Alba, at 10:17 a.m., – 122 males and 28 females. ander, 51, Mineola, was arrested were also recovered from the The other family member had against elderly or disabled indi- in reference to a welfare check. Sheriff Castloo would like to for possession of a controlled roadway on West Kilpatrick St. checked her mother out. vidual. The individual was located and remind everyone, if you have substance under 1 gram (meth) Oscar Elgardo Paz-Lara, 29, AUG. 31 AUG. 30 transported to the hospital by any information on these or any and Kellie Marie Alexander, 50, of Grand Saline and Jesus Lo- 11:02 a.m. Jacob Curtis Ruth, Deputies were dispatched to EMS. other crimes, please contact the Hawkins, (passenger) was ar- pez-Celava, 25, of Grand Saline 29, of Mineola was arrested FM 1647 near Winnsboro, at Deputies were dispatched to Wood County Sheriff’s Office at rested for public intoxication af- were both arrested for deadly for outstanding warrants out of 8:08 a.m., in reference to crim- CR 2260 near Mineola, at 6:25 903-763-2201 or Crime Stop- ter the vehicle was stopped for conduct and public intoxication. Parker and Palo Pinto County inal mischief. Actors, or actors p.m., in reference to shots fired. pers at 903-763-CASH. a traffic violation on East Broad An ICE detainer was placed on for a probation violation when an unknown, damaged the report- Deputies located the individuals Contact the Wood County Street. both individuals and the FBI has officer went to his residence on ing party’s vehicle. shooting in a safe direction and Sheriff’s Office if you notice any AUG. 25 felony charges pending for both Elliott Street. Deputies were dispatched everything was OK. suspicious vehicles or activi- 4:50 a.m. A resident on South individuals for illegal alien with a 1:51 p.m. A welfare concern to HWY 69 near Alba, at 10:26 Deputies were dispatched to ty around your neighborhood. Pacific Street reported someone firearm. During the investigation was reported in reference to ju- a.m., in reference to theft. The CR 1858 near Yantis, at 10:50 Please be aware of your sur- knocking on her door. An officer it was determined that the two veniles riding motorcycles up reporting party purchased furni- p.m., in reference to a noise roundings. responded to the residence and were randomly shooting. and down Robin Street without a the area, but did not find anyone. 9:22 a.m. A welfare concern helmet. An officer responded to 2:16 p.m. A wallet was turned was reported by a parent that the area, but did not locate the in to the department that was stated her babysitter took her 2 juveniles. found at Lake Holbrook area. A year old to another woman’s res- 2:28 p.m. Michel Chan Chan- Mineola Fire Report deputy picked up the wallet. idence and the woman spanked dler, 52, of Grand Saline, was 6:41 p.m. Walmart reported a her 2 year old for hitting another arrested for possession of drug Building fire: Aug. 29, 2:03 eola. some St., Mineola. paraphernalia and operating an p.m. Enchanted Lakes, Mineola; Medical assist, assist EMS theft that had already occurred. child. The 2 year old showed no Authorized controlled burn- 7:52 p.m. A reckless driver was signs of injury. No charges were unregistered vehicle after he Aug. 31 1:21 a.m. 415 Blair St., crew: Aug. 29, 10:25 p.m. 292 reportedly unable to maintain a filed and the mother was given was stopped for an expired reg- Mineola. CR 2358, Mineola; Sept. 2, ing: Sept. 4, 3:52 p.m. FM 1799, single lane of traffic on South the advice of taking the situation istration. Passenger vehicle fire: Aug. 10:44 a.m. CR 2311, Mineola; Pacific Street. An officer located up with the babysitter and the 10:07 p.m. Suspicious teen- 29, 9:07 a.m. 200 W. Broad, Min- Sept. 2 11:47 a.m. 201 N. New- Mineola. the vehicle, but did not observe woman that spanked her child. age males were observed by a any violation. 11:10 a.m. A resident on West business owner, walking in the AUG. 26 McDonald Street reported some- alley behind Commerce Street Man indicted in fatal traffic crash 6:09 a.m. A verbal disturbance one taking gas out of her vehicle. and they appeared to be check- was reported at a residence on 12:54 p.m. An officer assisted ing doors. An officer had been By ZAK WELLERMAN was arrested Aug. 30 and Banks died due to his inju- Stone Street. An officer respond- the fire department and EMS on checking doors and witnessed [email protected] was released on a personal ries at a Tyler hospital. ed and determined the argument a medical call on Padgett Street. some teenage boys being picked recognizance bond, accord- Banks was in the south- up by a vehicle just before the to be a civil matter when one of 2:28 p.m. An officer assisted A Quitman man has been ing to a KLTV report. bound lane of Hwy. 37 a stranded motorist on West Kil- suspicious persons call was re- the parties was attempting to indicted by a Wood County According to the indict- attempting to turn on a take their property from the resi- patrick Street. ceived. All doors were secure. dence. The two settled the issue. 3:17 p.m. A resident on West SEPT. 1 grand jury for his role in a ment, Sims caused the death private drive outside of 7:42 a.m. A road rage incident McDonald Street reported she 12:27 a.m. Loud music was fatal Hwy. 37 crash in No- of Laurence Dale Banks, 64, Quitman when Sims hit was reported when two citizens ordered a phone through the reported on Second Street when vember. when he did not control Banks’ vehicle from behind, got in an argument in the road- mail, and when she got the a large crowd of teenagers were Dawson Emory Sims, his speed or use the brakes according to a Monitor re- way over a traffic issue. One of package the phone was not in gathered on an empty lot. Offi- 20, has been charged with causing Sims to hit the back port in November. the citizens reported the other the box and the box was already cers spoke with the teenagers state-jail felony criminally of Banks’ vehicle, the KLTV opened. A report was filed with and they were cleaning up the had threatened to shoot him. negligent homicide. Sims story stated. The argument continued in the FEDEX. area and going home. parking lot of the police depart- 9:37 p.m. An officer assisted 12:52 p.m. A resident on Mer- ment when both showed up. One a family member that requested edith Street reported someone this sport are given a topo- Duncan is thankful for of the vehicles was searched an officer stay with their daugh- putting nails under her tires. SCOUTS graphical, specially pre- Mineola’s city staff, in- and no weapon was found. No ter until they arrived when her 1:06 p.m. A welfare concern pared orienteering map cluding Nickey Minyard charges were filed. vehicle broke down at South Pa- was reported in reference to a From page 4 and a compass which they and Polly Jones, who have 8:52 a.m. Walmart reported cific Street and Loop 564. known man that was in a local use to find control points. helped him in this endeav- plete his five service tickets a handgun found in the store. 10:14 p.m. The owner of a church acting strange and dis- Expert orienteers can be or, and for the Nature Pre- business on West Broad Street ruptive. by mid-October. An officer responded and de- dropped any place on earth serve, which is a great re- termined it to be a BB gun that requested a female to be tres- 2:32 p.m. A verbal disturbance In 2018, he established the with a map and a compass source for this community. belonged in the store to be sold. passed from the property. The was reported by a witness that July 4th flag retirement cer- and find their way out. 1:04 p.m. A caller reported trespass warning was issued. observed a male and female emony, and it is now an an- AUG. 29 having a verbal altercation in a witnessing a disturbance in a nual event. vehicle on Hwy. 69, northbound 9:02 a.m. An officer assisted vehicle on Loop 564. An officer around Faulkner Park in Smith the fire department with a vehi- responded to the area, but did Even though he had much Watkins Insurance County. The caller reported wit- cle fire that was reported at Line not locate the vehicle. emergency medical train- GROUPG nessing the male strike a female. and West Broad Street. 5:26 p.m. A welfare concern ing during his six years of P.O. Box 1188 • Mineola, TX 75773 An officer waited at the city lim- 11:54 a.m. A reckless 18 was reported by a man that re- involvement in search and (Across From Wal-Mart) its, but did not locate the vehicle. wheeler driver was reported at quested an officer to check on rescue, he has attended and 1:27 p.m. Douglas Allen See- 69 North and Loop 564. An of- his elderly father that had health completed a rapid response issues, because he could not Nic Watkins ton, 49, of Mineola, was arrest- ficer responded to the call and medical training course. ed for operating an unregistered located the vehicle on South get in touch with him. An officer Licensed Agent vehicle when he was stopped on Pacific Street. The officer did not responded to West Buchanan He has also established South Pacific Street for no front observe any violations. Street and spoke with the elder- and designed a Wood Ph. (903) 569-5115 license plate. 3:06 p.m. A man reported he ly man. He was fine and said he County Scouting necker- Fax (903) 569-5110 [email protected] 5:27 p.m. A bicycle was lo- was at a business on East Broad would call his son. chief, being made by Candy Texas (800) 460-5510 www.watkinsinsurancegroup.com cated by a resident at Francis Street. The man reported that 9:25 p.m. Suspicious activity Fry. Street and Country Club Drive. he left his cell phone and other was reported behind Molly St. Recently, Duncan in- The bicycle remains at the police valuable items in the vehicle, but The concerned citizen reported department. when he went back to his vehicle that two males were in the alley stalled two bat houses (built 7:47 p.m. EMS reported a his cell phone was missing. The behind Molly Street with flash- by Polly Jones) under the phone call they received by a man reported that he locked his lights. An officer responded to Dr. John Thomas Bridge neighbor on West Kilpatrick vehicle when he got out and the the area and found the two were at the Mineola Nature Pre- Coleman Bail Bond Street, stating the neighbor vehicle was still locked when he contractors working on the re- serve as one of his tickets. across the street was asking for came out to get in it. The other model with Brookshire’s. His last ticket is to in- (Directly across the street from Wood County Jail) help. An officer responded with valuable items were still in the SEPT. 2 stall a ten-flag orienteering EMS and determined the man vehicle. 12:08 a.m. A resident on North 407 S. Stephen • Quitman, Texas 75763 had a medical equipment mal- 7:47 p.m. An officer respond- Line St. reported ongoing ha- course at the Mineola Na- function. ed to an animal control call at rassment and stalking from an ture Preserve. Orienteer- 9:39 p.m. An officer made a an apartment complex on North ex-boyfriend. This is under in- ing combines racing with routine traffic stop and deter- Pacific Street. While there the vestigation. navigation. Participants in 903.763.4844 mined the parent was attempting officer arrested Hannah Nicole 2:16 a.m. An officer assisted to get home because a teen- Stacks, 24, of Mineola for an a man with his vehicle on West age child had reportedly threat- outstanding warrant out of Wood Broad Street that reportedly 24 Hour Service ened to hurt herself. An officer County for a motion to adjudi- hit an animal and damaged his Credit Terms Available followed the mother home and cate on a theft charge. The dog headlight. 6A Wood County Monitor • Thursday, September 12, 2019 Obituaries JANE WILLIS MOREAU Center and students of Mineola Middle and High Schools, CALLIE FAYE HILL CASTLEBERRY 1947-2019 and served on the Upper Sabine Valley Waste Water Man- 1934-2019 Services for Jane Willis Moreau, 72, of agement board. Funeral services for Callie Faye Hill Alba were held Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 He was an active worker with Mineola’s Caring and Shar- Castleberry, 85, of Quitman, were held at Bright Star Baptist Church with Bro. ing Programs, a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, member Sept. 8, 2019, at Enon Baptist Church, Jerry Jackson officiating under the direc- of the Wood County Retired Teacher’s Association serving Alba, with Bro. Reggie Day and Bro. Jeff tion of Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home. as president and treasurer, a Red Cross Volunteer and re- Thompson officiating. Mrs. Moreau passed away Sept. 5, ceived the Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year in 2005. Burial was in Enon Cemetery, Alba, 2019 at her residence in Alba. She was Jerry was a active member of the First United Methodist under the direction of Wilson-Bartley born Jan. 3, 1947 in Canton, Ga. to Ed- Church of Mineola. Memorials may be made to the First Funeral Home, Alba. win Lewis and Beatrice Shepard Willis. United Methodist Church or to a charity of choice. Callie passed away Saturday, Septem- Jane moved to Alba from Richmond, Va. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Jay and ber 7, 2019, in Quitman. over 20 years ago. She was a member of Bright Star Baptist Robin Cloud of Mineola, and grandson, Jace Michael She was born Thursday, Feb. 22, 1934, in Big Sandy, to Church, the Lake Fork Republican Women’s Association, Cloud also of Mineola. the late William David and Beulah Steelman Hill. She mar- and was a school teacher for 22 years. On June 27, 1981, ried Kenneth Leon Castleberry on April 8, 1950. She had Jane married James Moreau at Fort Myer in Arlington, Va. JERRY ALLEN WILSON lived in the Alba area since 1950. Callie was saved in July of She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Jay 1950-2019 1946 at New Hope Baptist Church in Big Sandy. She taught Moreau. A memorial service will be held for Sunday School at Enon Baptist Church for many years to Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Jim Moreau Jerry Wilson at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. adults and children and was also a member. She loved of Alba; two sons, Bruce Moreau of Branson, Mo. and Mi- 14, 2019 at Smith Chapel UMC in Mine- cooking for others, fishing and gardening. chael Moreau of Leavenworth, Kan.; two daughters, Renee ola with Pastor Jim Pickens officiating. Survivors include her sons, Marion Dean Castleberry of Cunningham of Scottsdale, Ariz. and Jackie Field of Valen- Jerry Allen Wilson was born Dec. Hewitt and Byron Castleberry of Quitman; sister, Mavis cia, Cal.; one brother, William Willis of Chapel Hill, N.C.; 9, 1950 in Gladewater. He had been a Stanley of Gilmer; three grandchildren; eight great-grand- nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numer- resident of Mineola all of his life and children; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives ous other relatives and friends. worked as a welder. and friends. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Mr. Wilson passed away at age 68 on She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ken- www.stjude.org. Sept. 5, 2019. neth Leon Castleberry; five brothers; and one sister. Survivors include his three children, Bubba and Suzy Memorials can be made to Enon Cemetery, 476 W. CR JERRY CLOUD Wilson, Summer and Monte Coleman, and Winter Kop- 1563, Alba, Texas 75410, or Enon Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1938-2019 ilak, of Mineola; sister, Darlene Haggerton; brothers, Den- 399, Alba, Texas 75410. Funeral services celebrating the life of sal Wilson and George Wilson; and grandchildren, Rem- Jerry Cloud were held Monday at the ington, Spring, Beau, Leland, and Kenneth. MONA MAE DAVIS First United Methodist Church of Min- 1918-2019 eola with Rev. Reggie Day officiating. LONNIE SEVEL STONE Mona Mae Davis of Mineola passed Jerry was born March 3, 1938 in Fort 1936-2019 away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, Worth and passed away Sept. 5. Lonnie Sevel Stone passed away on in Mineola, with loving family by her Private Masonic graveside services Aug. 31 with his family by his side. side. were at Tatum Cemetery under the di- Funeral service for Lonnie, 83, of Ir- She was born on the farm in Alba on rection of Beaty Funeral Home of Min- ving, was held Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, Tuesday, May 21, 1918, to the late Wil- eola. 11 a.m. at Wilson-Orwosky Funeral liam Clark Pope and Laura Ethel Har- He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Ce- Home Chapel in Emory. vey Pope. cil Cloud. He married Mary Goad on Dec. 26, 1965, and she Rev. Craig Lacy officiated. Burial fol- At 16, she married Raymond Earl Da- preceded him in death in 2012. lowed in Emory City Cemetery. vis “Bigdaddy” on Saturday, Sept. 8, Jerry was raised in an oil field camp. He graduated from Mr. Stone was born March 16, 1936, in 1934. They celebrated their 85th wedding anniversary in New London High School in 1956. He attended Allen Mil- Midway, La. to the parentage of Walter heaven. itary Academy, Kilgore College, Stephen F. Austin Univer- W. and Ida May Owens Stone. She worked on the farm until they moved to Mineola in sity, and received his principal’s certificate from East Texas He served his country in the U.S. Air Force, where he was 1956. She went to work for Eat Shop, Southwestern Bell, State, now Texas A&M Commerce. stationed in France. Buddy Schoellkopf, Lorna Fashions and retired to keep He spent 36 years in education with six years in Luling He met and later married Catherina Elizabeth Wilhelmi- great-grandkids. She loved her family and friends and she and 30 years in Mineola, 15 of those years as Mineola Ju- na de Haer in Luxembourg. was known for her sharp memory and keen sense of hu- nior High School principal, retiring in 1997. He had a successful career in management in the copier mor. He was a longtime Mason, belonging to the Clinton business highlighted by his long tenure at Xerox Corp. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Golden. Lodge #23 in Henderson. He later became a Scottish Rite He attended Lake Country Bible Church in Mineola prior Survivors include her daughters, Ann Nolen of Carthage Mason, belonging to the Waco Chapter. to moving to Irving. and Rita Avery of Mineola; sons, James Davis and wife Jerry was involved in the community in various organi- Survivors include his only son, Dennis Walter William Helen of Quitman and Donald Davis of Frankston; sister- zations and boards. This includes president of Mineola Op- Stone and wife Patricia Sue of Plano; grandchildren, in-law, Neva Pope of Alba; and six generations of family. timist Club, City Council person, member of the Kiwanis Stephanie Rebecca Houser and Lauren Duffy Powell; She was preceded in death by her parents; twin brother, Club serving as vice president and president and receiving great-grandchildren, Aubrey Frances Houser, Lukas Stone Barney Pope; brothers, Kenneth Pope and Marvin Pope; the prestigious Hixon award for his dedicated service. Houser and Sonny Stone Powell; as well as, nieces, neph- baby brother, Jink Pope; sister, Ozella Taylor; husband, He also served on the Mineola Civic Center board as sec- ews, and many other loving family and friends. Raymond E. Davis; son, Gerald Wayne Davis; sons-in-law, retary and president, served on the Mineola School’s Ad- He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Ida Cecil Avery and Earl Nolen, and daughter-in-law, Sue Da- visory board, presented a program on the New London May Stone; his wife; and two sisters, Tina Harris and Mu- vis. School Explosion and East Texas Oil Fields to the Civic riel Oglesby. Quitman Library Connections BY LIBRARIAN DELENE ALLEN Mineola Animal Shelter September is National Li- information, call 903-975-5745. The Friends met Tuesday, Sept. 10 at Freedom brary Card Sign-up Month, so Hours are Tuesday through noon for an hour of fellowship and stop in and see what the Quitman Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 fun. You may sign up for the month- Freedom is a female that Public Library has to offer. Pa- p.m. Visit our pages at www. ly Friends of the Quitman Public Li- would be a great family dog tron cards are available for those quitmanlibrary.org and www. brary Newsletter or obtain more infor- for an active family. She loves residents who can provide proof facebook.com/quitmanpublicli- mation about becoming a member by running, playing & relaxing. of residence in Wood County brary. Wi-fi is available 24/7. contacting Rebekah Yeager at 903-763- and photo identification. A guardian Knitting and crochet instruction class 4191. Friends is an active group of vol- must sign for children ages 5 - 17. meets each Thursday 2-4 p.m. in the unteers dedicated to the growth and With kids heading back to the class- library’s main gallery and is taught improvement of the library. Little room, the library is highlighting online by Rebekah Yeager and Virginia Hoff- The Wood County TX Genealog- Little orange kitten is resources that are especially helpful pauir. Students of all ages and skill ical Society meets Monday, Sept. 16 Orange around 7 weeks old & for students and teachers. A variety of levels may bring supplies and join the at 7 p.m. in the library’s Shamburg- tools for homework help can be group for free instruction. er Community Room. The society Kitten litterbox trained. found on our website under the Youth Online GED test preparatory registra- gathers for a pre-meeting social din- Can you provide a forever home for one of them? Connection and Reference tabs. Ex- tion and course assistance is available ner at Peralta’s Mexican Restaurant in clusive online resources can be found on Thursdays (language arts) and Fri- Quitman at 6 p.m and invites newcom- To help decrease the number of homeless animals, please in the TexShare® Databases accessible days (mathematics) from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ers to fellowship. The society’s Face- remember to have your dogs & cats spayed and neutered. within the library’s website at www. Notary service is available at the li- book page is facebook.com/groups/ Baker Street 903-569-2252 quitmanlibrary.org . Call 903-763-4191 brary during regular business hours, woocotx. If No Answer, Call 903-569-6294 for log-in information. but to guarantee an appointment, call Visit the library’s online catalog The 2nd Friday Acoustical Jam is Fri- 903-763-4191. at quitman.biblionix.com/catalog and Tuesday-Saturday From 8am - 4pm day, Sept. 13 from 6-9 p.m. Musicians QPL Story Time resumes Thursday, select “What’s Hot” to check new ar- of all ages and musical levels are invit- Sep. 26 at 2 p.m. Terri Bennett plans rivals. Download the OverDrive® Lake Country Animal Clinic Sponsored ed. There will be an open mic set-up exciting and educational story hours app to connect to our library’s vast by: Clifton D. Bradshaw «» 903-569-5418 for performers. Listeners are always geared for young readers. Home- collection of eBooks, audiobooks and 1124 W. FM 564 «» Mineola, TX 75783 welcome. 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Residential Lake Property Farm & Ranch Acreage Call Kendal Wood County Monitor • Thursday, September 12, 2019 7A Wood County Church Directory Lake Fork Baptist Church Alba New Hope Baptist Church Forest Hill Baptist Church Tiffany’s Restaurant A lighthouse on the lake ASSEMBLY OF GOD 3855 FM 1801, Mineola 1880 TX-37, Quitman Gunter Assembly of God (903) 569-3760 (903) 967-3420 “My-O-My the Pie” 9483 W FM 515 • Alba, Tx 75410 4578 North FM 17, Alba Pastor Michael Mize Pastor Fred Morrow 271 CR 1558 • Alba (903) 473-9523 Fax: 903-474-9045 (903) 765-9981 Northside Baptist Church Mt. Calvary Baptist BAPTIST 1718 N. Pacific, Mineola 1119 E. G Goode St., Quitman 903-765-2087 Website: www.lakeforkbaptist.org Bright Star Baptist Church 903-569-3872 903-967-2392 email:[email protected] 2795 Co Rd 3480, Alba Steve Prestridge, Pastor Darrell Pixley Open Daily 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. 903-473-4064 Rose Hill Baptist Church Muddy Creek Baptist Pastor Jerry Jackson Jr. 1420 CR 2460, Mineola FM 69, Quitman Enon Baptist Church (903) 569-5746 903-967-3384 The Employees of 7133 TX-182, Alba Pastor Jeff Thompson Jerry Williams Attend the church of (903) 765-2014 Sand Springs Baptist Church Myrtle Springs Baptist Pastor - Reggie Day 3208 C.R. 2330, Mineola 2185 FM 2225, Quitman Watkins Insurance Group your choice this week. First Baptist Church of Alba (903) 569-9350 David Cook 219 E. Holly, Alba Pastor Nick Kerry 903-878-2504 urges everyone to attend 903-765-2471 Silver Lake Baptist Church New Life Baptist Fellowship These area churches welcome you. Pastor Kelly B. Burton 150 E Hwy. 80, Mineola 7365 Main St., Quitman the church of their choice! Lake Fork Baptist (903) 569-2433 903-763-1405 9483 W. FM 515, Alba Pastor Mike Sullivan Charles Brewster 903-473-9523 St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Rock Hill Baptist Pastor Perry Crisp 304 S. Stone St., Mineola 3543 FM 2966, Quitman SUPPORT OUR AREA (903) 569-8722 903-878-2762 Lowe Funeral Home CHURCH OF CHRIST Pastor Demethruis T. Boyd Ken Goodson Alba Church of Christ Whispering Hope Baptist Church 1102 E. Goode • 763-2242 CHURCHES WITH AN AD Off Hwy. 69, Alba BIBLE INDEPENDENT 155 S Farm Road 14, Quitman John Ratliff Lake Country Bible Church (903) 967-3149 Dwayne & Lucy Lowe Church of Christ of Alba 1402 N Pacific St, Mineola Pastor Eddie Slaton IN THIS LOCATION 105 W. Holley St., Alba (903) 569-5730 903-765-9450 CHURCH OF CHRIST Quitman, Texas George Filpansick CATHOLIC Church of Christ St. Peter the Apostle 111 Winnsboro, Quitman METHODIST Catholic Church 903-763-5544 Hughes Appliance Paddy’s Autoworks Alba United Methodist 203 Meadowbrook, Mineola Del Ussery 170 E Holley St, Alba 903- 569–3665 Auto Repair Professionals 903-473-2411 Pastor Lawrence Love Church of God in Christ & Air Conditioning Rev. Beverly Tune Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ 3841 E. Hwy. 154 • 903-967-3799 CHRISTIAN CHURCH 209 Bookman St., Quitman TX 1305 W. Broad - Mineola NON-DENOMINATIONAL First Christian Church (903)780-097 Open Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Amazing Grace Fellowship Church Disciples of Christ Pastor Bobby H. Jones 903-569-5440 or 903-569-6903 7405 US Hwy 69 E, Alba 209 North Pacific, Mineola Pastor Byron George 903-569-2537 JEWISH Open Door Church Pastor Rick Son Bethel Temple Fellowship DISCOUNT BUILDING 633 CR1560, Alba 680 CR 2150, Quitman, Texas (903) 765-3587 CHURCH OF CHRIST (940) 206-5830 MATERIALS B.D. Bohannoi Broad St. Church of Christ Rabbi Linda Gutierrez 440 West Broad, Mineola 602 E. Goode • 903-763-2931 Golden 903-569-2046 LATTER-DAY SAINTS BUILDING MATERIALS - FLOORING SHINGLES - SHEET METAL Chad Lewis 903-763-5445 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Golden Church of Christ Church of Jesus Christ of Cottonwood Assembly of God Golden Latter-day Saints DOORS CABINETS - WINDOWS 305 E. Goode St., Quitman 8481 FM 779, Golden 903-768-2712 1128 E Goode St, Quitman Open Monday-Saturday 8 a m to 5 p m (903) 765-2675 North Loop Church of Christ (903) 967-3533 Pastor: Otis Lee 326 W FM 564, Mineola Bishop Dean Brown 903-569-3117 Dairy Queen BAPTIST Clark Dugger METHODIST Golden First Baptist Church Jamestown Church of Christ Brock’s Chapel Methodist of Mineola County Road 2940, Golden 22022 FM1253, Mineola 207 Clark Street, Quitman 903 768-2258 (903) 569-0516 903-763-4062 Pastor Robert Mounce Mineola Church of Christ Linda McCullough 903·569·5454 Pilgrim Rest #2 Baptist Church 1621 N. Pacific, Mineola First United Methodist 903-569-2442 • 715 Mimosa St. • Mineola, Texas 75773 205 County Road 2376, Golden 903- 569-5571 406 E Lane St, Quitman 903-763-4522 • 211 N. Main • Quitman, TX 75783 903-768-2653 Southside Church of Christ (903) 763-4127 Pastor Jason Walters 527 Read St., Mineola Rev. Keefe Cropper 903- 569-6812 Liberty Methodist Kenneth L. Williams CPA BIBLE INDEPENDENT Malcolm Duncan E. Goode St./Hwy. 154, Quitman Autumn Wind Assisted Golden Bible Church (903) 967-7691 308 N. Main • Quitman CR 2290, Golden EPISCOPAL Rev. Keefe Cropper (903) 768-2700 St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Living of Winnsboro 903-763-4366 800 N. Johnson, Mineola NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH OF CHRIST 903- 569-2478 Church on the Rock We support our local community Golden Church of Christ The Rev. Thomas A. Pantle 302 S Main St, Quitman 903-342-3388 FM Rd. 779, Golden (903) 763-4588 903-768-2712 JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES David Jackson James Stringer Jehovah’s Witnesses Country Fellowship Hwy. 69 South, Mineola of Wood County METHODIST 903-569-6370 709 Oakwood Dr • Quitman Golden United Methodist Andrew McQueen 658 FM 1799, Golden METHODIST/ CHRISTIAN Living Water Fellowship Family owned business for more than 60 continuous years 903-768-2268 EPISCOPAL 2574 FM2088, Quitman 1238 N Pacific St • Mineola, TX Pastor Jim Pickens East Chapel CME Church (903) 967-2000 723 South Pacific, Mineola David Hartley 903 569-5432 903-569-3624 Wood County Cowboy Church MINEOLA • 903-569-5437 www.mineolaandcantoneyecare.com Hawkins Pastor - Leonard Spurling 3435 FM 2088, Quitman Packagers of Dried Beans, ASSEMBLY OF GOD 903-535-9155 First Assembly of God METHODIST Chase Pope Peas, Rice, Popcorn, 102 Hams St., Hawkins 1st United Methodist Church Household Aluminum 903-769-3835 612 N Newsom St, Mineola PENTECOSTAL UNITED Pastor Don Majors 569-5426 Victory Fellowship Foil & Plastic Wrap Rev. Paul Thomasson United Pentecostal Church BAPTIST Smith Chapel Methodist 1600 N. State Hwy. 37, Quitman 322 Freeman Liberty Baptist 670 FM 1804, Mineola (903) 967-2628 288 CR 3650, Hawkins 903-569-9187 Pastor Keith Clark 903-569-2636 903-769-2250 Pastor Jim Pickens 903-763-4711 • www.coventryfinancialtexas.com Pastor Bob Sexton Johnson Chapel Methodist Sulphur Springs 224 Elliott, Mineola LUTHERAN LUTHERAN 903-569-9536 Our Savior Lutheran Keepit Mini Storage Trinity Lutheran Church Pastor Clara Gilbert 1000 Texas St, Sulphur Springs Kelly Drug 3718 FM 2869 • Hawkins (903) 885-5787 Hwy. 69N (Next to KMOO) 903-769-4065 NAZARENE Timothy Eden Corner of Hwy. 69 & 80 | 569-3882 Kyle Kirk First Church of the Nazarene 903-569-0400 Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 503 N. Line, Mineola Winnsboro Keypad Entry - 5’x10’ to 10’x30’ • Locally Owned PENTECOSTAL 903-569-3057 BAPTIST Climate Control Units Available FREE DELIVERY Pine Mills Pentecostal Church Rev. Randy Larpenteur. Cartwright Baptist Hwy. 14, Hawkins 267 CR 4896, Winnsboro lOXlO & 10X20 903-857-2527 NON-DENOMINATIONAL 903-967-2818 Pastor M.D. Thornhill Bethel Worship Center Pastor: Bro. Cody Mize Boddie Roofing 2973 St. Hwy 80 E., Mineola Crossroads Baptist Holly Lake 903-569-8708 1314 CR 4870, Winnsboro SUPPORT OUR AREA Composition - Torchdown - Metal CATHOLIC Rev. Kenneth Teo Pastor Terry Bolton Holy Spirit Catholic Church Church of the Lakes East Point Baptist Residential • Free Estimates 1612 S. 2869, Holly Lake at Enchanted Lakes 5029 FM 2088, Winnsboro CHURCHES WITH AN AD Rev. Michael T. Snyder 22410 County Rd 455, Mineola Bro. James Scott 903-769-3235 (903) 569-5101 Perryville Baptist Church 903-850-4642 Holy Ghost Central Church 9429 E. FM 851, Winnsboro Mineola Hwy. 69-10 N of Mineola 903-725-7729 IN THIS LOCATION ASSEMBLY OF GOD 903-768-2262 Little Hope Baptist Church First Assembly of God Pastor Rick Childers CR 3990 and CR 3984, Winnsboro WOOD COUNTY 1917 N US Hwy 69 Mineola Christian Fellowship 430-502-5855 (903) 569-9882 2207 W US Hwy 80, Mineola Pastor James Young Jr. ASPHALT Pastor Jerry Williams (903) 569-8884 Sharon Baptist Iglesia Primera Safe Harbor Prophetic Ministries 176 CR 4890, Winnsboro 2124 County Road 2670 Asamblea de Dios 5411 Hwy 37, Mineola 903-629-7202 511 N. Second, Mineola 569-8388 Perry Shirley 903-569-5537 Pastors: Andy & Irene Madding 903.569.1833 Spur on Ministries CATHOLIC BAPTIST 2670 S. State Hwy 37, Mineola St. Ann’s Catholic Calvary Baptist Church 863-697-0469 1010 W. FM 515, Winnsboro 779 FM 49, Mineola Pastor Mike Fletcher 903-629-7889 Blessed are the meek, for (903) 768-2313 Mani Mathai DOW AUTOPLEX Pastor Donald Masters PENTECOSTAL UNITED Full Service GM Dealer Central Baptist Church New Life Pentecostal CHRISTIAN they will inherit the land. 602 N Line St, Mineola 201 W F M Rd 564, Mineola Central Christian Church Sales Mon.-Fri. 8 - 6 Sat. 9 - 5 (903) 569-3203 903-569-5750 110 Sage St., Winnsboro 1313 Hwy. 69 S - Mineola First Baptist Church Pastor David Bethel 903-342-5883 Matthew 5:5 204 N Johnson St, Mineola F. Kevin Hollowell 903-569-2621 (903) 569-3873 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Phillip Casper Seventh Day Adventist METHODIST Freedom Baptist Church 1904 Old Tyler Hwy., Mineola Perryville Methodist Church Compliments of BAILEY’S ACE 155 CR 2201, Mineola 903-569-6930 FM 852, Perryville 903-638-8555 Pastor Richard Rose 8 Miles SE of Winnsboro HARDWARE Pastor Al Dusek Glenda Mendoza Kemp-Meek Hainesville Baptist Church Manufacturing Co. Inc. 522 E. Broad 903.569.2911 3368 FM 49, Mineola Quitman PRESBYTERIAN Hours: Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 7 pm, 903 569-3212 ASSEMBLY OF GOD First Presbyterian Mineola, Tx. Sat 8 am - 6 pm • Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm Pastor Terry Davis First Assembly of God 302 S Chestnut St, Winnsboro “Strong churches make strong communities” Harvest Acres Baptist Church 909 E. Goode St., Quitman (903) 342-3011 1062 W State Loop 564, Mineola 903-763-2901 Rev. Dr. Jerry Carpenter 903-569-5351 Pastor Ken Otwell SUPPORT OUR AREA Pastor David W. Burcham Yantis Blessed are those who Hubbard Chapel Baptist Church BAPTIST BAPTIST Hwy. 778, Mineola Clover Hill Baptist County Line Baptist Pastor: Rick Ellington FM 69, Quitman 6380 FM 2966, Yantis CHURCHES WITH AN AD Legacy Baptist Fellowship 903-967-7440 903-383-2148 fear the Lord 415 W. McDonald, Mineola Pastor Mark Thompson Pastor Rodney Christ 903-316-0552 Ebenezer Baptist Covenant Reformed Baptist Macedonia Missionary Baptist FM 14, Quitman FM 515 & 852, Yantis Psalm 128:1 IN THIS LOCATION 1555 County Road 3875, Mineola 903-967-2848 Pastor Tony Jackson (903) 769-5618 Pastor John Skelton First Baptist, Yantis Pastor Thomas Ricks Faith Baptist Church 100 Church St., Yantis Behold, the Lord comes to O God, restore us; Mt. Enterprise Baptist Church 405 S Hart Street, Quitman 903-383-2393 3331 S St. Hwy. 37, Mineola 903-492-3535 Pastor Craig Vance save his people; light up your face and (903) 569-2124 Pastor Mike Midkiff White Oak Baptist Jonathan Allenw First Baptist, Quitman 116 PR 5922, Yantis blessed are those prepared we shall be saved. Mt. Pisgah Baptist 301 W. Lane, Quitman (903) 383-2310 4995 FM 49, Mineola 903-763-4142 Pastor Jimmy Rogers to meet him. Psalm 80:4 Pastor Tim Nall Rev. Gabe Martin Matthew 25:6 8A Wood County Monitor • Thursday, September 12, 2019 Wood County Monitor classified ads Merchandise for Sale Rentals has 4 welder positions open. Public Hearing Garage Sales Homes Pay will be based on experience. Wood County Central Hospital District Quitman, 2646 TX 154, 5 miles toward 1-2-3 Bedrooms for rent. No pets. will hold a public hearing Sulphur Springs, next to Holiday M&M Property Management. 903- Village. Fri.-Sat., Sept. 13-14, 8a.m.- 569-9881. Be prepared to take a weld test on the 2019 - 2020 Annual Budget on 5p.m. Huge Sale: furniture, tools, collectibles, antiques, appliances. Mobile Homes upon filling out application. September 12, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lots of stuff. Storage room cleanouts. Apply Monday-Friday, 8:00-3:30 at at the UT Health Quitman Hospital Board Room 903-850-3134. For Rent 2-bedroom, 1-bath mobile 3317 N. State Hwy 37, Quitman, TX located at 117 N. Winnsboro St. Quitman Texas. home. No pets. 5 miles from Mineola. 903-967-2622 Employment Call 903-258-3974.

Miscellaneous PUBLIC NOTICE JANITORIAL HELP wanted for Mine- Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing has been set to EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ola. Background check and drug test. Call 903-663-6979, 8a.m.-5p.m. or close, abandon and vacate County Road 1125. R&K Distributor’s-Budweiser seeks a part time threedjanitorial.com. The hearing is set for Friday, October 4, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. Saturday & Sunday pull-up person to handle our in the Commissioners Courtroom. All persons interested in the Quitman-Winnsboro-Hawkins territory on weekends. closing, abandoning and vacating of County Road 1125 may Must be 18 years of age, extremely reliable, able to Small Taxing Unit Notice appear at the hearing with opposition should they so desire. work every Saturday and Sunday morning. Must be The Wood County Central Hospital District /s/ Lucy Hebron able to lift up to 30 lbs., have reliable transportation, Wood County Judge valid Texas driver’s license & current liability auto in- will hold a meeting at surance. Job should average 5-7 hours per weekend 5:30 p.m. on September 16, 2019 at the & will pay $125.00 per week. Interested applicants UT Health Quitman Hospital Board Room PUBLIC NOTICE should e-mail [email protected] at 117 N. Winnsboro Street, Quitman, Texas Wood County will use the following rules & procedures of the to consider adopting a proposed tax rate CIHCP handbook provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services to comply with the Indigent Health Care & Treatment Act. for tax year 2019. 1. Application & forms must be completely filled out, signed & The proposed tax rate is dated. $.0157 per $100 of value. 2. Verification of income, resources, household composition, and COUNTRY TRAILS county residence are required. Wellness & Rehabilitation The Board of Directors is considering adopting 3. Applicants must provide all information & documentation a tax rate of $.0157 per $ 100 value. requested or application may be denied. –Offering FREE CNA Classes– 4. Applicants have the right to appeal adverse decisions. * * INCOME STANDARDS With New F/T CNA’s & Transport CNA Family Size Minimum Income Shift 1 $ 219 Differentials 2 $ 296 F/T LVN/RN 3 $ 374 4 $ 451 Contact Candy Janes HR 5 $528 For assistance contact Sandy Cabe, IHC Office 903-763-4956, 903-962-7595 Wood County Justice Center, Quitman, Texas. 1638 VZCR 1803•Grand Saline, TX 75140 EEOC/M/F/D/V Notice To Creditors Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Jan Parkhill, Deceased, were issued on July 12, NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2019, under Docket number No. 13,523, pending in the Probate Court Wood County, Texas to Brooke McGonigle. PROPERTY FOR SALE Certified Pharmacy Technician position Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the The City of Mineola, Texas, Owner and Seller, is offering available at local independent pharmacy. estate, addressed as follows: property ID R36824 located on W. Front Street, Legal Representative, Description: Partial Lot 5A, 5B, 5C Blk D Mineola Townsites, Must have a minimum 3 years experience Estate of Jan Parkhill, Deceased for sale by sealed bid. The property is located at the southeast as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. c/o Alana Myers corner of W. Front Street and South Street. 816 Pavillion St. FULL TIME POSITION ONLY Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly and Dallas, TX 75204 plainly marked “Offer to Purchase Property at W. Front & Must be available Monday thru Friday 8-6 All persons having claims against this estate, which is South Street” and must be physically received and filed in and rotating Saturdays. currently being administered, are required to present them the office of the City Secretary no later than 3:00 P.M.on within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Friday, September 27th, 2019. All bids received after the 125 E BROAD ST Dated: July 13, 2019 prescribed opening time, regardless of the mode of delivery, MINEOLA, TX 75773 Alana Myers shall be returned unopened. Responses to offers provided in 903-569-3882 sealed envelope plainly marked “Offer to Purchase Property [email protected] State Bar No. 00792640 816 Pavillion St. at W. Front & South Street” will be made as soon as practical. Dallas, Texas 75204 The City of Mineola reserves the right to accept such bids Call Brandi at [email protected] as it shall deem most advantageous to the City and reserves 903-763-4522 (214) 538-1602 the right to reject any or all bids, or portions thereof, and to or email ATTORNEY FOR APPLICANT waive all formalities. [email protected] By: /s/ Alana Myers Terms of Sale and Offer Sheet may be obtained from and mailed or delivered to: Under $200/ MONTH Cindy Karch, City Secretary buys land at Lake Fork. City of Mineola 50x100’. Perfect for site 300 Greenville Hwy built homes, mobiles/ Mineola, Texas 75773 RV’s. (903)878-7265. All inquiries should be directed to City Manager Mercy P.O. Box 1188 Mineola, TX 75773 (Across from WAL-MART) Rushing at 903.569.6183. 903-569-5115 Buy lot 50x100' near www.watkinsinsurancegroup.com Jonathan, Rodney & Nic Watkins Lake Fork, RV ready, $1500 down and monthly payments CITATION BY PUBLICATION under $200 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WOOD Discounts up to 40% (903) 878-7265 ACROSS 48 an age is expressed TO: ALL THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND OTHER PERSONS in these (abbr.) 1 2 3 4 1 San Marcos is the INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF RICHARD A. SWANNER, 50 “do not disturb TEXAS seat of this county 5 ______birds” DECEASED, Cause No. 13,558, in County Court in and for 5 Kick____ Indian 53 graduating class at Classified Reservation of TX 6 CROSSWORD Wood County, Texas. Azle High School, 6 horse motivator by Charley & Guy Orbison e.g. (abbr.) 7 7 “____ or less” Copyright 2019 by Orbison Bros. Richard Lance Swanner, applicant in the above numbered and 54 dir. from Mineola to 8 S-shaped curve deadlines Nacogdoches 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 entitled case, filed on the 29th day of August, 2019 in Wood 9 Rangers’ Globe 55 TXism: “shaking Life Park in 16 17 18 19 20 County, an APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP ____ _ wet dog” Arlington is an and an APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF INDEPENDENT 21 22 23 and prices: ____-___ park ADMINISTRATION in Wood County. Applicant requests 16 TX Roy Orbison’s 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 early band: Display ads that the Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs “____ Kings” 35 36 37 38 of Decedent and their respective shares and interest in this 18 fictional TX Noon Monday, Estate. Applicant also requests that Richard Lance Swanner cowboy (2 wds.) 39 40 41 42 43 $9/column inch 21 Yo __ Digo Creek be appointed to serve as Independent Administrator and that 22 pork ____ 44 45 46 23 TXism: “Well I’ll Letters of Administration be issued to Richard Lance Swanner. 47 48 49 50 51 52 Word ads __ _ monkey’s Said application will be heard at 10:00 a.m. on the first Monday uncle” (surprised) 53 54 55 3 p.m. Monday, 24 response to a $12 for 15 words and next after the expiration of ten (10) days from the date of Cowboy or Texan 56 criminal assister 56 57 58 P-1445 publication of this citation at the County Court in and for loss (2 wds.) 59 Tex-Mex entrees then 20-cents/word Wood County, Texas, Courthouse, One Main Street, Quitman, 30 truck stop chef 60 originally it was 59 (2 wds.) 11 newspaper in Eden Texas 75783, Wood County, Texas. Internat’l Telephone 60 34 morning abbr. and Telegraph 12 “____ and cranny” 35 TXism: “gonna 13 TXism: “quite _ Call 903-763-4522 61 TXism: “___ many 61 All persons interested in said estate are hereby cited to appear ____ _ worm” irons in the fire” _____” (long time) 40 13th Greek letter before said Honorable Court at said above mentioned time and (fish) 62 “The eyes of TX 14 this Ingrid starred in 62 41 TXism: “don’t ___ 36 spinning toys ___ upon you. . .” Casablanca (init.) over spilt milk” or 903-569-2442 place by filing, a written answer contesting such application 37 smart Texans 15 one TX name for 42 “Walk-and-Turn should they desire to do so. might graduate DOWN cactus: “Twisted ___” Test” is done this summa cum 1 “he ______his 17 fast-moving cold way (3 wds., If this citation is not served within 90 days after the date of its _____ match” fronts with rapid 27 twists, whirls hyphenated) N E W S Last Puzzle 28 heating ______A C A T issuance, it shall be returned unserved. 39 TXism: “restless 2 to place something temperature drops: 49 ____ belts S O D A Solution as ______near another thing “Blue ______” conditioning 51 TXism: “he ____ H Y E R ______” 3 TXism: “pull 19 TX Lois Chiles business deep in the saddle” V O A G I A E D R O Y GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT 29 platforms for seats I T B E A T S P O O R A S 43 TXism: “so humid ______up was the ______(experienced) L E L R I S K A C L A R K at office in Quitman, Texas, this the 29th day of August, 2019. my upper ___ __ by the bootstraps” lady in 1979 of honor 52 the way TX G A L S A L E S T A H E L D mildewing” (rebound) film “Moonraker” 31 TX Tubb’s “Walking George Foreman A P E A C E L A S S O KELLEY PRICE, County Clerk the Floor Over ___” A V I A N K A R L E W I L S O N 44 when writing has 4 saddle ____ 20 seat of Dawson took title from Joe I N T O A S N O W I M P E I Wood County, Texas been removed 9 __-ed: opinion County 32 emerg. procedure Frazier in 1973 T O W N R I V A L A D I T T O 45 Mr. Einstein (init.) 24 sharp TV format 33 East TX is ______(abbr.) S N S I T A M A L E S piece in large N E D E Y E D 46 Pinta, ____, and newsapapers 25 TXism: “don’t give than West TX 57 TXism:”____ a G R O W N the Santa Maria 10 “______- a hoot __ _ holler” 38 TXism: “my line” (fish) O N E By: 47 TXism: “let a 26 TXism: “____ up a stomach is balled 58 in Fannin County F I N taloupes” are best F A T sleeping dog ___” and sweetest bear” (trouble) __ __ _ knot” on highway 56 S-1444 Dachelle Haggerty Deputy Wood County Monitor • Thursday, September 12, 2019 9A

Jon-Michael Chadwick on his 78-yard touchdown-scoring kickoff return. (Monitor photo by John Arbter) Panther Austin Hartley carries in action against Big Sandy. (Monitor photo by John Arbter) Big Sandy runs away from Alba-Golden Panthers By JOHN ARBTER side had over 400 yards of The back judge evidently ing Alba-Golden over on Wildcats answered with a plays, a fumble and an er- [email protected] offense. The Panthers knew never saw this happen. Big downs, added a score with 50-yard catch and run slic- rant punt snap gave the ball they could score at will. Sandy took over at the Al- a 67-yard drive. With 2:13 to ing back through the Pan- back to the Wildcats at the Sometimes, in the game of The second quarter sunk ba-Golden 33 yard line. play in the half the Wildcats ther defense. At the half the Panther 38 yard line. football, a team just needs Alba-Golden. They con- The Panthers defense led 26-14. score was 40-22, Big Sandy. Yet another officiating to be hit in the mouth. The tinued to fight through bowed up, forcing another The Panthers quickly The second half opened oddity ensued. On a 2nd Alba-Golden Panthers had the whistle, but four con- 3-and-out. Field position moved down to the oppo- with more officiating curi- and 13, Big Sandy threw that experience last Friday secutive touchdowns by had shifted due to the punt nent’s 21 yard line. There, osities. On a 4th and 6 from a ball from the pocket into in Big Sandy, as they were the Wildcats in four sec- fiasco and Alba-Golden the fumble bug bit hard as mid-field, Weissert had an the left flat. The on-rushing defeated 60-34 by the host ond-quarter possessions took the ball at their own 17 the Panthers gave up their open receiver on a ten yard Boedy Baker swatted the Wildcats. created too big of a deficit yard line. third fumble of the night. out route. ball away in mid-flight. Not While a look at the statis- to overcome. In a phenomenon which In just over a minute, the The receiver was tackled hearing a whistle, Baker tics would argue that the Big Sandy scored on plagued the visitors all Wildcats moved 65 yards from behind long before the scooped up the ball and ran Panthers brought this loss the opening possession. night, the Panthers lost a and scored on a nicely-de- ball arrived and the Wild- 50 yards for a score. on themselves by losing The five-play drive fea- fumble on the first snap. signed shuttle pass. With cats intercepted the pass. Everyone in Big Sandy four fumbles, an intercep- tured a 35-yard scoring The Wildcats wasted no :38 on the clock, Big Sandy A flag was thrown for the expected the play to be re- tion and giving up three jaunt around left end by time in broaching the end led 33-14. interference but was picked turned as it was very obvi- turnovers on downs, that senior Ashton Schneider. zone. This time the score The Big Sandy kickoff up because the pass sup- ous that the pass had been would not be the whole sto- Alba-Golden blocked the was on a nicely-execut- was fielded by Jon-Michael posedly was tipped. a forward pass and hence ry. The Panthers gave up point after touchdown at- ed slant route completion. Chadwick deep on the The mysterious tipped should have been called six scoring drives of over 50 tempt. Score: 13-7 Big Sandy. south sideline. He cruised pass gave Big Sandy a big incomplete. For unknown yards. Alba-Golden struck right The teams exchanged pos- back to the middle of the turnover to start the second reasons, the play stood. Alba-Golden almost back. Quarterback Blake session. Alba-Golden punt- field and picked his lane. half. They cashed in. Three Score: 47-34, Big Sandy. played the spoiler as the Weissert hit a gorgeous 60- ed and Big Sandy coughed In an instant he accelerated plays later quarterback Ca- On the first play after the game wore on. Late in the yard go route to Tim Mitch- up a fumble at its 22 yard through the mass of tack- den Minter hit Carter Os- ensuing kick-off, the Wild- first half they drew within ell. Austin Hartley took line. The Panthers scored lers, broke left at the Wild- walt with a gorgeous fade cats scored. Big Sandy’s 11 points, only to give up a the ball up the middle for three plays later on a Weis- cats’ 40, then back again to into the corner of the end Dakarai Menefee turned the score with time running out 11 yards more. On second sert keeper. With the point the middle of the field. zone. Score: 47-22 Big San- corner on a sweep and went in the half. down from the 9, Boedy after touchdown, the score It was an electrifying kick dy. 58 yards. Baker blocked the Early in the fourth quarter Baker carried through ex- stood 14-13 Alba-Golden. return, and closed the score Alba-Golden mounted its extra point. With 10 min- they scored to draw within cellent blocking on the right Then came the second to 33-20. A two-point con- best offensive series of the utes left to play the score 13 points. As the Big Sandy side and scored. With the quarter. Two defensive is- version made it 33-22 with night late in the third quar- stood 53-34. fans nervously kept check- extra point Alba-Golden led sues coalesced into a per- 14 seconds to play in the ter. It was classic Panther Alba-Golden had one ing the clock, the Wildcats 7-6. fect storm for the Panthers. half. football – Baker, Hartley more solid offensive pos- scored on a 42-yard big play The Panthers forced back They began to lose contain- The 78-yard Chadwick and Chadwick – with Chad- session in the game. They and a 93-yard drive to settle to back 3-and-outs, as the ment on the edge of the de- return could possibly have wick finding the end zone drove the ball 54 yards in the scorecard. game took some odd turns. fense, especially once Big been a thing of legend had on a 17-yard sprint around seven plays down to the 5 Each time the Panthers The visitors turned the ball Sandy began to move the the half ended at that point. the left end. With one quar- yard line. Big Sandy final- eyed a comeback, they over deep in their territory quarterback, and the Wild- The return had obviously ter to play the score stood ly gang-tackled Baker and could not keep the Wildcats when it was judged by the cat receivers were springing electrified the team. Unfor- 47-28 Big Sandy. kept Alba-Golden out of the out of the end zone. It was officiating team that the free down field. tunately for Alba-Golden, A successful onside kick endzone. excruciatingly frustrating Panther punt returner had Big Sandy scored on a Big Sandy had enough time put the Panthers back in The Wildcats added a late to fans and likely the team touched the ball in a catch 60-yard drive to start the to get the ball to one of their business. It was not to be. score to make the final tally as well. On the night, each attempt. quarter, and after turn- playmakers in space. The Two negative yardage 60-34.

Mineola Coach TaShara Everett is actively encouraging on the sidelines. “Good,” is echoed throughout the gym, affirming her players seemingly every time a Lady Jacket does something she’s asked of them. (Monitor photos by Sam Major) Canton gets past Mineola in four games as Lady Jackets prepare for district play By SAM MAJOR game. No server could dom- before district play.” [email protected] inate possession, and neither The third game opened team could muster more similarly to the first, with Mineola’s Lady Jackets than a two-point lead until Canton clawing out an early fell behind early against the very last when Mineola lead, but were reeled back the Lady Eagles volleyball took the game 25-22. in many times, with the rest squad Friday afternoon in Everett knows the Lady of the match within grasp Canton and were unable to Jackets “have got to clean for Mineola. close the gap, losing the first up some things on defense Even though they were game 25-11. It seemed the to be ready for district bested 25-20 and 25-19 in speed and skill of the green play,” but there are signs the third and fourth games Eagles’ attack would over- showing of a team ready respectively, the Lady Jack- whelm the ladies in orange. to compete at a higher lev- ets continued to look prom- “We started out slow to- el. To get them there in the ising as they prepare for night, but we picked it up,” second set, the coach “told district play, which begins Coach TaShara Everett said them they need to play to Friday, Sept. 17 when Min- of her team, and the energy their potential … because eola hosts the Alba-Golden was evident in the second we’re running out of games Lady Panthers. Josye Simms of Mineola gets down to bump the ball in Canton on Friday. 10A Wood County Monitor • Thursday, September 12, 2019 It was oh so close for ‘Dogs By LARRY TUCKER blasted a Wildcat receiver clock, Berry scrambled look- [email protected] after a catch for a six yard ing for a receiver and just got loss. The Wildcats attempt- off a pass to the talented Fla- After last week’s disap- ed to punt, but a bad snap nagan who not only made a pointing loss in the season resulted in Bulldog Elisio catch in traffic, but tip-toed opener to Cumby, the Quit- Turcois falling on the ball at just over the goal line and man Bulldogs came back the Wildcat four yard line. barely stayed in bounds. The strong in the character de- The Bulldogs were hit with ensuing kick was good and partment in Friday’s 28-27 a penalty moving the pigskin Quitman led 14-7. loss at Scurry-Rosser. back to the 19. River Chaney On that scoring drive, a The Bulldogs fought the moved the ball to the 15 yard new receiving star was dis- Wildcats the whole game. line and from there quarter- covered. Senior Ben Bur- They played with urgen- back Trey Berry snaked his roughs, who has not played cy and a toughness which way into the end zone. After football since eighth grade, will give them hope for the the successful point after, made the first of two high- weeks to come. The Bull- Quitman led 7-0 with 1:19 to light catches over a Wildcat dogs showed tenacity on de- go in the quarter. defender. Burroughs used fense and creativity with big The Bulldogs made an- his basketball jumping abil- plays on the offensive side of other defensive stop when ity to grab the pass and keep the ball. Berry intercepted a pass it wrestled from the defend- “My first thought was our and returned it to the Scur- er with a tight grip on the kids did not quit. I’m proud ry-Rosser 45 yard line. On ball. of the way they battled the the next play Turcois took a The Bulldogs came away full 48 minutes. You can take snap direct from the center with some answers from the away the negative of a loss and raced 45 yards down loss. They proved they could Dylan Coe breaks away from a Scurry-Rosser defender in Friday’s game. (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker) and look at all the positives the west sideline for the put points on the board; they we had, that begin first and score giving the Bulldogs a showed they could get de- end of the third quarter on a Berry ended the night with a tie last year with the Lions foremost. Afterward, I felt 14-0 lead early in the second fensive stops and make spe- short four yard run. 140 yards rushing on 22 car- taking the overtime win. like our kids still wanted to quarter. cial team plays; they found The Bulldogs took an early ries and was 5-11 passing The Lions are under the di- be on the field playing and On the next Bulldog pos- another talented receiver in fourth quarter lead on a one for just over 100 yards. Tur- rection of new Head Coach if we just had a little more session they drove to the Burroughs; and these Bull- yard plunge by Chaney. The cois ended the night with 64 Scotty Laymance who took time we could have won Wildcat 40 before punt- dogs proved they would not highlight of the drive was yards on eight carries for an over after five years as de- the game,” Bulldog Head ing out of the end zone. quit until the final whistle. a great run by Berry who eight yard per carry average. fensive coordinator. Lay- Coach Bryan Oakes said. The Wildcats immediately The offensive line play of shook off tacklers and made The Bulldogs got banged mance welcomed back 18 “I was proud with the way scored on an 80 yard run to Hunter Batchelder, Hunter others miss on a 42 yard up with wide receivers Fla- lettermen and six offensive Ben Burroughs stepped up make it a 14-7 game with Gilbreath, Hunter Huggins, jaunt to set up the score. The nagan and Dylan Coe ex- and nine defensive starters. with two great catches after 4:07 to go in the half. Christian James, Clayton PAT kick was blocked and it periencing ankle injuries, The Lions run from a Slot we had the two injuries to The Bulldogs used the rest Brown and Bobby Irwin was was 27-21. James with a swollen knee T and use running backs our receivers. Ben rose up to of the first half using 15 plays a determined effort to open The Wildcats scored with and Chaney suffering a bro- Davis Hairston, Matthew the opportunity. He showed to reach the three yard line. holes for the backs. The line 8:09 to go on a 38 yard quar- ken nose. Bower and Grayson Bar- a lot of poise. He has not The clock ran to zero before dug deep in the trenches and terback sweep and with the The Bulldogs host the un- nett. They will run behind played football since junior the ‘Dogs could get another did an admirable job. successful PAT kick took a defeated Union Grove Lions senior linemen Nathan Fer- high. He is a senior and does play, but after Coach Bryan The Wildcats took an op- 28-27 edge. Friday night at Bud Moody rell, Conner Ferguson and show that maturity on and Oakes brought it to the of- portunity to score on a Quit- The Bulldogs got the ball Stadium with a 7:30 p.m. Brandon Pullen who have off the field.” ficials attention one second man fumble at the start of back to the Wildcat 49 yard kick-off. The Lions have de- each started since they were Late in the first quarter, had to be put back on the the third quarter to make it line, but an interception end- feated Simms Bowie 35-0 sophomores. Rylie Flanagan made a great clock. a 21-13 game. The Wildcats ed the Bulldog hopes of vic- and Overton 37-6. Quitman defensive play when he With that one tick on the tied the game at 21-21 at the tory. and Union Grove battled to Area volleyball teams getting ready to begin second season with district schedule on the horizon By JOHN ARBTER teams has been busy. Since Everett explained, “The girls The early season matches Alba-Golden opens dis- compete against one another [email protected] the commencement of vol- are starting to play aggres- have had some heart-stop- trict at 4 p.m. Friday Sept. in district 12-3A. Yantis is in leyball season on Aug. 6, the sively and with confidence, ping action, and intense 13 at home against Edge- district 18-2A. Area volleyball teams are four area schools averaged and that is what will help us competition. It has also wood. Quitman also opens Much excitement accom- nearing the start of district nine stand-alone matches in district play.” taught the young teams how at home on Friday the 13th, panies the start of district play, with Alba-Golden, and three tournaments. That Lady Panther head coach to handle challenges. Coach hosting Lone Oak at 4:30 volleyball action. Coach Quitman and Yantis com- is a lot of volleyball. Jamie Webster comment- Webster noted, “One aspect p.m. Mineola begins district Everett assured, “We are mencing district play Fri- The fast pace of the ear- ed, “The competition we of the early season was how at 6:00 p.m. Sept. 17 at home starting to peak at the right day. Mineola starts the sea- ly volleyball season is de- have had against the larger we had to handle adversity. against Alba-Golden. Yantis time.” Coach Webster ex- son on a bye and will begin signed to ready the teams schools has given us an idea We have had changes to our opens district on the road claimed, “When these girls their campaign Sept. 17. physically and psycholog- of how hard we will need to rotation due to injuries and taking on North Hopkins at show up to play, they are The tournament and ically for district play. As compete. As a team we are the girls have adapted very 6:30 on Sept 13. Alba-Gold- really something to watch!” pre-district season for all Mineola head coach TaShara growing every day.” well.” en, Mineola and Quitman COACHES' CORNER

Quitman Head Football Coach Bryan Oakes 602 E. Goode St. Even if the final outcome was negative in a close loss, Quitman we saw many positives in Friday’s tough loss. We know our kids will never quit and they will fight until the final buzzer. We showed some spark on offense and made 903-763-2931 some tough defensive stops. Our kids wanted to keep 1548 CR 3540 • Hawkins, TX 75765 playing. We have to go back to work to face a good Union Grove team who is 2-0 right now. (903) 769-7750 Quitman Head Volleyball Coach Open Mon.-Fri. Ashlee Lingo 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. We have a big week coming up. It’s time to see the tough pre-season schedule pay off. We are looking forward to opening district at home against Lone Oak.'' COACHES' CORNER Mineola Head Football Coach Mineola Head Volleyball Coach LUKE BLACKWELL TASHARA EVERETT I was proud of the effort and determination Weareagameawayfromdistrictplay weplayedwithFridaynightinatoughloss andwearefinallystartingtoreachour toCanton.Ultimately,wejusthadtoomany'' potentialasateam.Wearestartingto mistakes and turnovers. We will be excited to peakattherighttime. finallyhavetheopportunitytoplayathome thisweekaswetakeonFarmersville. Photo by Gene’s Photography Photo by Gene’s Photography

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The Alba-Golden Lady Panthers came up short against the host Hawkins Lady Hawks in volleyball action Sept. 6. The Lady Panthers took game one by a score of 25-20, but dropped three consecutive games in a match loss. All appeared in order at game one. Excellent Al- ba-Golden service skill combined with strong per- formances from Laynie Culp and Kaylee Anglin. Alba-Golden overcame a four point deficit at 12-8 as the game tightened. An- glin broke an 18-18 tie with a nice kill shot. An ace by Bralee Littlejohn and two aces by Ann Marie Pend- Lady Bulldog Jentri Jackson scores a resounding point with a kill between two defenders in game four action against ergrass saw the Lady Pan- Van Sept. 3. (Monitor photo by John Arbter) thers home. The floor activity and ro- tational skills of the Lady Hawks simply dominated Opening game win not enough for Quitman the second game. Hawkins By JOHN ARBTER kills in the sequence. Back to tempo. The Lady Bulldogs jumped out to a 4-1 lead, [email protected] back service aces by White- built a quick 8-3 lead behind and relinquished nothing hurst gave Quitman a 13-11 excellent play by Brannon the whole game. The Lady The Quitman Lady Bull- edge. and Burroughs. Van sig- Panthers were suddenly dogs dropped the Sept. 3 Another block by Bur- naled a time out. pressing to do the basics home match against Van, roughs and a service ace by The Lady Vandals evened while the hosts were enjoy- three games to one. Quit- Simpkins forced Van to call the score at 9 and opened a ing long runs of success. As man stormed onto the floor a time out. The teams battled small margin. Quitman re- the score, 25-10, indicates and took the opening game point by point. Despite two taliated and matched scores game two was no contest. in some of their best volley- Lady Bulldog communica- at 16. The Van spiking accu- The Hawkins attacking ball of the year. The Lady tion errors, the game stood racy, especially cross-court, success continued in game Vandals were resilient and tied at 19. Kills by Jentri was the difference in finish- three. Alba-Golden coach claimed the ensuing games Jackson and Lucy Brannon ing game three, as they won Jamie Webster implored her for the match victory. offset the errors. 25-21. charges to “Be smarter!” as Despite coming out with The closing moments of It was clear that the Lady they adjusted to the Haw- high energy and great floor game one were frantic. Two Bulldogs had believed they kins attacks. It worked. movement, Quitman fell be- scores by Burroughs and had enough to take game Lady Panther Bralee Littlejohn sets the ball in action against Hawkins. (Mon- The Lady Panthers slowly itor photo by John Arbter) hind early and trailed 5-1. yet another service ace by three. They did not over- climbed back in the contest. The turning point for game Whitehurst cemented the come that loss and could not They were within a point volleys and some outstand- at 25-24. A combined block one came after a long vol- victory for Quitman, 25-20. rebuild the steam necessary before dropping game three ing defense. Hawkins re- by Bryant and Pendergrass ley which featured a great Van jumped out to an ear- to continue the fight. They 25-23. tained a small advantage tied the score at 26, before one-handed save by Julia ly lead in game two. After a dropped game four 25-14. Game four decided the most of the game, but a Hawkins rallied to take the Simpkins and a resounding short Quitman rally to tie the The Lady Bulldogs looked match. It was a wild scram- block by Crimson Bryant game 28-26. point by Ava Burroughs on a game at 11 the Lady Vandals ahead to a match against ble with a few very long gave Alba-Golden the edge block at the net. methodically opened a sev- Lindale to bring them mo- The Lady Bulldogs en point lead and captured mentum going into the Pat scrapped for each point and game two 25-18. Neighbors Tournament, tied the game at 11. Maddy Game three saw Quitman Sept. 7 in Quitman. Wood County Monitor...your sports source Whitehurst collected three restore their energy and

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Dawson Pendergrass lays out for a pass while being tightly guarded on a ball that was just out of reach, a feeling felt fiercely regarding the result of Friday’s close call in Canton. At left, Kaleb Griffin received a warm welcome to the sidelines in Canton on Friday after scoring a defensive touch- down, one of three on the night for the Yellowjackets. (Monitor photos by Sam Major) Jackets just short in close call at Canton By JOHN ARBTER rectly into the path of Yel- return by Williams, the Yel- Neither team could gen- [email protected] lowjacket Montrell Wil- lowjackets were forced to erate offense in the next se- liams. Williams never broke punt. In the series, Mineola ries. Two punts ensued. At its most appealing, stride as he carried the ball just missed, by a matter of Canton embarked on a high school football should across the goal. Mineola inches, two long pass plays. potential game tying drive have intrigue, drama, in- took the early lead 7-0 after Canton started on their from their 45 yard line. The tensity and a time element. Gustavo Sanchez added the own goal line. A quick pass ensuing 13-play possession If so, then the Mineola vs. extra point. took them out to the 17. was Canton’s best effort of Canton game of last Friday Canton picked up two On first down, the Eagles the game. They went 4 for 6 night is a stand-alone ad- first downs on their next threw a short crossing route. through the air on the drive. vertisement for the sport. drive. After a fourth down, The pass was low and be- The score came on quarter- The Yellowjackets fell by double pass attempt went hind the receiver. It glanced back option rollout. Score: a score of 28-27 in a most awry, the Eagles turned the off his leg, and popped into Mineola 27-Canton 26. unique of games. Seldom ball over on downs at the the hands of Yellowjacket The two-point conversion does a game see three de- Mineola 35. linebacker Brady Gully. In attempt was a designed roll fensive touchdowns for one On first down, Mineola a flash, Mineola had tied the out to the right, with receiv- side, or two blocked extra quarterback Thomas Hoo- score at 14 all. ers flooding the end zone points, or three 2-point con- ten rifled a quick-out pass The Yellowjackets had on the right side. The throw version tries. It was sheer to the right side which was momentum and stopped was true, and Canton ap- entertainment and excellent speared from the air by the the Eagles on the next se- peared to have taken a one- competition. Eagle defensive end. Can- ries. Mineola sent an all-out point lead. Sure, there are some who ton took over at the Mineola rush to block the Canton The Eagles were flagged will likely blame Mineola 40. punt, but just missed the and pushed back. The Jack- for not taking advantage of A deep crossing pass, a block. The half expired with ets could yet stop the sec- the three defensive scores to draw play and an off-tackle the score in a tie. ond attempt. secure the win. To that there push from six yards out put The second half was like From the 12 yard line, the is only one response: bunk. the Eagles in the end zone. watching two good count- Eagles ran the reverse of the Defensive scores are a Mineola’s Dalton Rogers er-punchers. initial attempt. They rolled rarity, it is true, but they preserved the lead by block- The Yellowjackets started left and flooded the end TJ Moreland lands a solid form tackle to down an Eagle with the help of do not occur through good ing Canton’s extra point at- the half with their best of- zone on the left side. Hunter Wright Jr. up high. (Monitor photo by Sam Major) fortune. They occur because tempt. Mineola led 7-6. fensive drive of the night. The pass went to the re- the defensive players are The next three posses- They went 51 yards in nine ceiver deep in the end zone, the 13. A penalty pushed first win of the 2019 cam- in the correct positions, are sions were old-fashioned plays for a score. who made a strong catch the Jackets back to the 18. paign. It was a stinging loss. aggressive, and react, both football. Mineola drove Sneed, who carried four and gave Canton the lead, A scramble left for no gain The challenge for Mine- physically and mentally, to the ball into Eagle territory times on the drive, scored 28-27. stopped the clock and set ola as they look forward to very quick and unexpected courtesy of a Hooten scram- from two yards out. A nice Mineola had Canton just up a third down. hosting Farmersville this action. ble. On a fourth and 1 from completion from Hooten where they wanted them. Hooten took the snap, Friday, is how to jump- Repetition and reaction the Canton 39, Sneed fum- to Castleberry for 21 yards Fans are aware that Mine- looked right, and had an start the offensive engine. create defensive scores. bled during a hard tackle. highlighted the drive. Can- ola athletes simply do not open Rogers over the mid- There were a ton of positive Repetition ensures the cor- Canton took over. ton came hard off the defen- quit. With 2:16 yet on the dle with a linebacker trail- lessons from the Canton rect positioning for each Mineola’s defense forced sive left end to block the ex- clock, the Yellowjackets set ing on his hip. The Eagle game, but offensive produc- defensive player, while re- a third and long. Canton tra point attempt. The score to work. defender made a reaching tion (only 156 yards on the action prepares the young tried a long go route down was 20-14, Mineola. Castleberry returned the play on the pass, which was night) was not one of them. athlete to anticipate and the left sideline. Castleberry The Eagles answered with kickoff to the 43 yard line. just slightly behind Rogers, The Yellowjackets should to be able to physically re- made a leaping interception a 69-yard scoring drive. Two quick completions and Canton made the inter- be primed for an offensive spond to rapidly-changing as the ball neared the re- They mixed a strong draw moved the ball to the Can- ception. break-out against the Farm- circumstances. ceiver. game with a mid-range ton 23. A Hooten keeper up The Eagles dashed Mineo- ers. Mineola started the night Mineola had the ball passing attack. The two the middle took it down to la’s hopes to take home the with a short field, recover- again at their own 38. On a point conversion pass fell ing a fumble on Canton’s third down, Hooten broke incomplete, leaving the first snap from scrimmage. through the line for a first score knotted at 20. Five hard runs by Trevion down, but the ball was The Yellowjackets picked Sneed gave the Yellowjack- jarred loose and the Eagles up one first down, but were ets a first down at the Eagles recovered. Canton had pos- forced to punt the ball away. 7 yard line session again at mid-field. Canton regained the ball at The Canton defense ral- This time the Eagles made their own 22 yard line just lied and stopped Sneed on a it count. They hit a streak- before the quarter break. fourth and goal, direct snap, ing receiver down the left On a first down from power-lead play. Canton side who was wide open. their 44 yard line, the Ea- took over on downs at their Mineola just managed to gles’ snap from center hit own 5 yard line. push him out of bounds at the motion man on the hip. On second down Canton the 1 yard line. It careened crazily through threw a quick hitch route Canton took the lead 12-7 the players into the hands of to the receiver on the right. on a power play up the Yellowjacket Kaleb Griffin. Yellowjacket Cole Castle- middle. The Eagles then hit Griffin wasted no time in berry closed to make the a motion man in the flat to toting the ball across the tackle and as he did the two convert the two points. The goal line. The Sanchez extra spun in a tight circle. score was 14-7. point made the score 27-20 The ball popped up, di- Despite a good kickoff Mineola. HELP HOPE FOR & The Mineola girls cross country team includes, from left, Kapri Riley, Alyssa Lankford (captain), Juliana Stanley, Shylah SINGLE PARENTS Kratzmeyer, Hannah Zoch, Keilee Riley and Emily Wiley. (Courtesy photo) There aren’t many people who truly understand the unique challenges single parents Lady ‘Jacket CC takes first at Tyler Lee face. You deeply desire to do what’s best for your kids, but sometimes it’s all you can The Mineola Lady Jack- 13:20.34, Alyssa Lank- proud of these kids,” he ford 13:23.76, Kapri Ri- stated. Coach Smith was do to survive from one day to the next. Single & Parenting is a special weekly group ets cross country team cap- tured first place at the Tyler ley 13:56.28, Keilee Riley just as proud of the cross that will bring hope to your life. We’d love for you to join us. Lee Classic Saturday, Sept. 14:06.64, and Emily Wiley country program being 7. 15:21.14. built at Mineola schools. 4:30 p.m. Sundays! Four of the runners fin- In one of the largest cross “Our program is growing September 15--November 22! ished in the top 20 of the country meets of the year, and being successful at the First Christian Church, Mineola! 1A-4A girls division. 170 athletes representing same time,” he added. 903-569-2537--Call for info! 22 schools, competed in the He commented that 42 209 N. Pacific Street! The championship team Childcare and Meal Provided! recorded the following girls 1A-4A race. Mineola athletes competed [email protected] times: Julianna Stanley Mineola coach David in all divisions at the Tyler 12:41.42, Shylah Kratzmey- Smith was ecstatic at the classic. er 13:19.6, Hannah Zoch girls’ efforts, “I am super