The Lindale News & Times “Your Hometown Newspaper Since 1900” Thursday, July 2, 2020 Vol. 121, No. 27 1 Section, 8 pages 50¢ COVID-19 County judge, NET Health taking its toll officials at odds over on Texans The LN&T office will Nearly 2.6 million Texans be closed wearing of masks have filed for unemployment Friday Following Smith County Judge Nathanial Moran’s statement to relief since mid-March the county commissioners this past week that he would not issue an Texas Tribune order for county residents to wear masks as the COVID-19 numbers The coronavirus pandemic has spike, NET Health board of directors voted to recommend the county steered the economy into the path and city issue orders for residents to wear masks. of a recession. Moran told commissioners during their regular In Texas alone, the state’s un- meeting on Tuesday, June 23 he would not issue employment rate is at the second such an order. highest rate ever, and nearly 2.6 “I want to be clear on this,’’ Moran said. “I million people have filed for will not mandate people wear masks or busi- unemployment relief since mid- nesses and customers to wear masks. As always, March. The week ending June I encourage people to continue to make healthy 20, a total of 89,241 Texans filed choices and going forward, (the commissioners) initial applications for unemploy- MORAN will determine, based on our individual choices, ment relief. how we are going to handle the spread of the Texas’ sales tax revenues — the virus. largest source of funding for the “There is still no need for fear in the community.’’ state budget — have also dropped Lindale Mayor Jeff Daugherty feels the wearing of masks is a and are expected to create a short- “great idea to protect yourself and others’’ but “there needs to be a fall that officials will have to fill. cooperative effort from everyone. The number of Texas families “Folks need to be responsible and take all the precautions they can,’’ that have applied for the Sup- he said. “If everyone would just stop and think about the person they plemental Nutrition Assistance are with or the people near them – just consider them – things would Program has increased, demand be so much better.’’ has spiked at food banks across NET Health officials urged the two entities to require masks or face the state and rent programs have coverings for those two years of age or older when social distancing run dry in various cities. isn’t possible. The state’s outdated and under- Exemptions, NET Health officials said, include a physician saying staffed unemployment insurance people can’t wear a mask due to medical needs. office has left countless Texans It would be up to officials with the county or city of Tyler to list confused and without unemploy- requirements for wearing of masks or face coverings since those ment benefits. entities would be responsible for enforcing the policy. Cities are furloughing and During his briefing to the commissioners, Moran recognized the laying off city employees, and increase in COVID numbers which reflect the fact that more people officials have already ordered are going back to work and being more active socially. state agencies to begin making “This underscores that the longer you are in close quarters (with budget cuts. others) it will drive the risk factor up,’’ Moran said. Even though businesses across a wide swath of industries are First draft of county budget allowed to reopen, some bars and restaurants have voluntarily closed again after employees reduces property tax rate contracted the new coronavirus. Smith County Commissioners took the first step to craft a county Economists say weakened oil budget for Fiscal Year 2021 during a workshop held June 23 at the prices, high unemployment and courthouse, said Public Information Officer Casey Murphy. the ongoing public health crisis Smith County Judge Nathaniel Moran will not formally file a pro- will slow Texas’ economic re- posed budget until July 31 and commissioners are not scheduled to covery. vote on the Fiscal Year 2021 budget until Aug. 25. The Fiscal year The week ending June 20, a 2021 goes into effect on Oct. 1, 2020. total of 89,241 Texans filed initial Recognizing the economic hardships that many citizens in Smith applications for unemployment County have had to endure through COVID-19, the initial draft relief. Since mid-March, about budget seeks to lower the property tax rate from 34.5 cents per $100 2.6 million Texans have applied valuation to 33.5 cents. for unemployment insurance, This decrease is anticipated to be below the No-New-Revenue Rate more than in all of 2019. (formerly known as the “Effective Rate”), though the final calculation The Texas Tribune is track- of the No-New-Revenue Rate will not be provided to the county until ing the number of out-of-work late July. Texans filing for unemployment Moran said that even though revenues from sales taxes and fines relief with the Texas Workforce and fees have dropped this year due to COVID-19, and are antici- Commission each week. pated to be lower next year, the county’s healthy financial condition and strong reserve fund will help it weather this economic downturn Sale of road without asking the taxpayer to make up the difference with an increase Wingdingers, MyMy Pizza, Root Coffee Co. and JoJo’s Ice Cream along with the Lindale in property taxes. bonds approved Area Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon June 30 for the opening of four new restau- The current working draft of the budget, in fact, provides tax relief The Smith County Commis- rants in The Cannery. This is the first group of restaurants to open on Restaurant Row. to property tax owners by proposing to take in less property taxes in sioners Court voted to approve Photo by Susan Duncan FY 2021 than the county did in FY 2020. the sale of the third section of “Fiscal Year 2021’s budget is all about ‘tightening our belt,’ and voter-approved road bonds at an helping to ease the financial hardships that many in the community are historically low interest rate after Double homicide under investigation currently facing because of the COVID-19 pandemic,’’ Moran said. receiving seven competitive bids The Smith County Sheriff’s of the residence as well as a third Safety Criminal Investigations “I understand that families are being forced to make tough household during its regular weekly meeting Office is continuing its investiga- male, all having been victims of and Homeland Security Investi- decisions during this time. We should do the same.” on June 23, public information tion into a double homicide which apparent gunshot wounds. gations. Precinct 3 Commissioner Terry Phillips also voiced support for officer Casey Murphy said. occurred in the early morning The names of the victims are Smith County Precinct 5 Jus- the direction of the budget draft and the need to provide relief for On Monday, June 22, Spe- hours of Monday (June 29) in being withheld pending notifica- tice of the Peace Jon Johnson or- taxpayers during this budget cycle. cialized Public Finance Inc. bid the 5300 block of Highway 110 tion of the next of kin, Christian dered an autopsy on both victims “I am a big proponent of employee raises but with everything going general obligation bonds, which north in Tyler, spokesman Larry said. and their bodies were removed to on, I think the employees will understand why we can’t give raises will net the county $7.75 million Christian said. Other law agencies were in- Forensic Medical in Tyler. this year,” said Commissioner JoAnn Hampton. towards the third year of the first At approximately 12:30 a.m., volved in the investigation, in- The third victim was trans- She also said Judge Moran “has done a wonderful job laying out phase of the three-year bond sheriff’s deputies responded to a cluding units from the Smith ported to UT Health in Tyler by the proposed budget for the court, although a lot more work is needed package. deadly conduct call as the afore- County District Attorney’s Of- private vehicle and after surgery, before it can be approved and adopted.’’ Smith County received seven mentioned address and found two fice, Tyler Police Department, he was listed in stable condition, “It is unheard of for a governmental entity to reduce their tax rate,” Continued on Page 8 deceased males in the front yard Texas Department of Public Christian said. 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Greg Abbott ordered the state to slow down the reopening process for bars and other venues as coronavirus-related infections, hospitalizations and deaths continued to increase in Texas last week. “As I said from the start, if the positivity rate rose above 10%, the State of Texas would take further action to mitigate the spread of COVID-19,” Abbott said. “At this time, it is clear that the rise in cases is largely driven by certain types of activities, including Texans congregating in bars.” Abbott ordered bars and other state-licensed establishments that receive more than 51% of their gross receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages to close at noon on June 26, but allowed them to continue offering delivery and take-out services until further notice. The governor allowed restaurants, beginning June 29, to remain open for dine-in service, but at a capacity not to exceed 50% of total listed indoor occupancy. Also notably, the governor ordered rafting and tubing businesses to close and that outdoor gatherings of 100 or more people obtain the approval of local governments before the event. While stopping short of issuing a statewide order for Texans to Make it sparkle… wear nose-and-mouth-covering masks in public, Abbott did say every Remember the July 4ths of childhood? St. Augustine grass freshly Suzanne Texan “has a responsibility to themselves and their loved ones to wear mown and soft as a carpet on tiny bare feet scampering through a a mask, wash their hands, stay six feet apart from others in public and sprinkler while shrieking with glee. I thought it couldn’t get any better stay home if they can.” but of course it did. Bardwell Meanwhile, after news that the Trump administration planned to Daddy came in from the field and four generations filled the front cut funding for COVID-19 testing stations in Texas and other states, yard of the ranch house that was sheltered by a grove of Post Oak Abbott announced that the federal government had granted his request trees whose canopies shaded the huge yard, the picnic table and the to extend operations of community-based testing sites across Texas. smoking barbecue pit. The expansion is aimed particularly at Dallas and Houston, where Pap’paw would be cranking the old wooden ice cream bucket the spread of the deadly, influenza-like disease surged in recent days. while the kids took turns either sitting on the towel covered top or In related news, Abbott issued an executive order on June 25 prohib- ‘helping’ with the cranking. Mam’maw, of course, brought the cooked iting elective surgeries at hospitals in Bexar, Dallas, Harris and Travis banana pudding. None of this instant Jello pudding business for her. counties. The order, intended to make more hospital beds available to My stars, no! potential influxes of COVID-19 patients, directs all hospitals in those My cousins, little brother and I waited impatiently for twilight as counties to postpone surgeries and procedures that are not immediately, the adults sat on the porch swing, or the green and white striped lawn medically necessary. chairs and lazily recalled memories from their own childhood and Cumulative figures posted June 28 by the Texas Department of laughed. Their laughter was the background of my childhood. State Health Services showed some 148,728 COVID-19 cases re- At twilight, as soon as we saw the lightning bugs flashing it was ported and 2,393 confirmed deaths resulting from the disease in the time to bring out the sparklers. Daddy would light them for us and Lone Star State. we would whirl away ignoring the tiny sparks that hit our arms. As Meeting methods contrast we got older, bottle rockets and Roman candles were just dangerous Plans are in place for the Republican Party of Texas to hold its enough to get us in trouble, but not too much because our parents convention July 16-18 at the George R. Brown Convention Center remembered their own childhood fireworks. in Houston. Some 6,000 delegates are expected to attend in person. Hopefully our son recalls the July 4 fireworks of his youth. When Conversely, from June 1-6 the Texas Democratic Party held its our neighbors Belle and Mr. Marion would sit in their swing across the convention in fully online mode to minimize health risks related to road and pray that Josh and his Dad’s firework shenanigans wouldn’t the coronavirus pandemic. catch their roof on fire while clapping loudly for the little boy who had the same glee his Momma did when it came to July 4. Study: Impact of military Frankly, a sprinkler and sparklers may be more fun than the grandest A study conducted by the comptroller’s office estimates that mil- of fireworks displays. After all, when you add in homemade ice cream Happy Independence Day friends and neighbors! May your holiday itary installations in Texas contributed at least $123 billion to the and love, it just doesn’t get any better than that. sparkle with memories. state economy in 2019 and supported more than 630,000 direct and indirect jobs. In a June 22 joint news release with the governor’s office, Comp- troller Glenn Hegar said the military’s impact on the state economy “can be felt by every Texan.” Gov. Abbott said, “Now more than ever, these jobs add critical By Dr. M. Ray Perryman stability for communities focused on economic recovery following THE ECONOMIST the COVID-19 pandemic.” Military installations listed in the news release include: Texas Jobs Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene; U.S. Army Futures Command, As with the US numbers a without the pandemic. Moreover, for unemployment suggest that, be devastating to the economy Austin; Corpus Christi Army Depot; Corpus Christi Naval Air Station; couple of weeks ago, Texas ex- the gain was more than a million while the national recovery will but may be unavoidable at some Laughlin Air Force Base, Del Rio; Fort Bliss, El Paso; Naval Air perienced an expected uptick in fewer than the number lost in likely be more rapid than 2008 level if current trends continue). Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base; and Ellington Field, Houston. employment in May. The addition April (1,298,900). We are seeing (Texas was aided by an oil boom), It is important to recall that the Also, Fort Hood, Killeen; Naval Air Station Kingsville; Goodfellow of 237,800 jobs led all states and businesses continue to reopen, it will take about two years to re- economic crisis was fostered by Air Force Base, San Angelo; Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Hous- was by far the and jobs have been added as a turn to 2019 employment levels. a health crisis, and full economic ton-Lackland Air Force Base-Randolph Air Force Base; Red River largest monthly result. Everything could change, how- recovery depends on controlling Army Depot, Texarkana; and Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls. gain that Texas While the recovery has begun, ever, if we see a major surge in the virus. While it is imperative Paxton cheers SCOTUS has ever seen. it remains to be seen how smooth COVID-19 cases and hospital- to restore the economy and lessen A request by the Texas Democratic party and other plaintiffs to have Given all of the or steady it will be. Dropping ization. Some increase in cases the suffering that the shutdown a San Antonio U.S. district court ruling reinstated that would allow bad news for 1.3 million jobs in April and in Texas was expected with the has caused, it is equally impera- all registered voters to vote by mail instead of in person was denied the economy, getting back less than 20% of relaxation of the most stringent tive that we all follow appropriate June 26 by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. it’s nice to have them in May is clearly not the social distancing measures, but behavioral guidelines. The action leaves in place an order issued by the U.S. Court of at least an ini- “V-shaped” comeback that some the spike is higher than necessary Turning the corner in the jobs Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, blocking the lower court ruling. “Uni- tial signal that are touting. Moreover, we can’t due to lack of adherence to safety market for now is a welcome step versal mail-in ballots, which are notoriously vulnerable to fraud, the worst may be over. expect to add jobs at this rate for recommendations and is becom- along the path to revitalizing the would only lead to greater election fraud and disenfranchise lawful Even so, there remains a long months on end. Once the rush ing alarming. If hospital capacity Texas economy. The underlying voters,” Paxton said. journey to recovery and some per- of rehiring in restaurants, retail remains at acceptable levels and structure was sound before the Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa said, however: spective is in order. Employment outlets, bars, and personal service hotspots are carefully monitored pandemic and a return to solid “The case proceeds on in other filings before the U.S. Supreme Court in the state is still 917,800 lower establishments stabilizes, the pace and effectively addressed, we growth is on the horizon, but a and the Fifth Circuit, and therefore hope remains that the federal courts than last May and even further of improvement will slow. The should be able to avoid another little patience may be required will restore equal voting rights in time for the November elections.” below where it would have been ongoing high levels of new claims broad shutdown (which would along the way. Be safe!!

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He said The Donald and on KMOO 99.9 FM at 11:30 a.m. once we leave their offi ce after never issued such an order. another “discussion.’’ Cannon White House Press Secretary We invite you to come worship with us! In my time in the work world, Editor Kayleigh McEnany, who truly Bruce Rudd, Pastor I’ve had some really rotten bosses has a full time job trying to be and some superlative ones. Some the shield for all the arrows di- PO Box 1630 • 13073 Hwy 110 N • Lindale 903-882-3890 newspaper bosses are notorious rected at The Donald from those for being -- shall we say -- on the Most of the time, however, from his wall encounter report- “anti-American’’ media mem- we were grinding our teeth edly said during a conference call /˒˗ˍˊ˕ˎ$˜˜ˎ˖ˋ˕ˢ˘ˏ*˘ˍ outer edge. bers, off ered her interpretation. $6ROLG0HVVDJH into dust. with governors that The Donald’s Once, at a paper several years “It was a comment that he Traditional/Contemporary Worship ago, several of us were busy Which is a good segue into comments were a “passing ob- made in jest,’’ she said. “Any tapping away on our word pro- today’s topic of how in the world servation.’’ suggestion that testing has been Home of 24/7 Bible School cessors when the boss wandered can anyone stand to work for “I don’t kid,’’ The Donald said, curtailed is not rooted in fact.’’ Sunday: into the newsroom. that current resident of the White when reporters -- those pesky de- Wait… did she say her boss 10:30 am & 6:00 pm - Worship He was pulling a rope with a House? fenders of the First Amendment said something that “wasn’t Wednesday: Let’s revisit a recent hubbub -- quizzed him. “Let me just 7:00 pm - Royal Rangers, banana tied to the end. Natural- rooted in fact?’’ Impact Girls & Bible Study ly, the question “what are you involving The Donald and what tell you. Let me make it clear. Nah, couldn’t be. Youth Sunday Nights at 6 pm he said he said and what staff ers We have got the greatest testing doing?’’ arose. The Donald would never tell Pastors Paul & Susan 307 Eagle Spirit Dr. • 903-882-6179 “I’m trolling for gorillas,’’ he said he meant when he said what program anywhere in the world. a whopper, would he? Ransberger www.lindaleassembly.com said, and kept on walking. he said. (Whew). We test better than anybody in the Then on Thursday (June 25), Oh, OK. At a sparsely attended cam- world. Our tests are the best in the while being interviewed by Fox He was known to call the af- paign event recently in Tulsa, world, and we have the most of News’ Sean Hannity, The Don- ternoon city desk and berate the The Donald said he directed his them. By having more tests, we ald said he had “sarcastically” editor because those working on administration to slow COVID fi nd more cases.” claimed that a decrease in coro- the morning paper missed the testing in the U.S., which, con- Then, he added: “When you navirus testing would lower U.S. biggest story of the day. sidering his usual meanderings do testing to that extent, you’re infection rates, peeling another After the innocent editor en- was par for the course. going to fi nd more people. You’re layer off this rather huge onion. dured this abuse, the boss hung But wait! Staff ers, when they going to fi nd more cases. So I said “Sometimes I jokingly say, or up the phone, never revealing heard this declaration from the to my people, ‘Slow the testing sarcastically say, if we didn’t do what was “the biggest’’ story of boss, no doubt found the nearest down, please.’” tests we would look great. But the day. wall and began banging their Wait, what? you know what? It’s not the right These were just a couple of ep- heads. If your brain isn’t spinning out thing to do,” said The Donald. isodes that left us staring blankly “He was joking!!!’’ they all of control from that loop-de-loop, My, oh my. at our desk neighbors. At least declared. Even Vice President I would like some of what you’ve At least his staff ers will have Quality Homes Built For a some of the time we had some Mike Pence, who probably has been drinking. some funny stories to tell for Reasonable Price since 1987 funny stories to pass along. an egg-sized lump on his head Staff ers, with headaches now years to come. Sherryl Bolton - Owner [email protected] Running with the big boys is a dirty job 903-780-8427 BoltonCustomHomesInc.Net You know what I don’t see him out, my mom might get mad.” much of anymore? Forts. “OK, OK,” said Greg. “Don’t No, not the kind in the cowboy Rusty Mitchum get your drawers in a wad. We’ll movies, but the kind kids used to get him out.” Reluctantly, we make. Of course, it may be that returned to diggin’. they just have them hid too well. “I’ve got ahold of his ears!” The forts we used to build were Life & Times yelled Greg. not what you would call eye-plea- “OK,” said Coy. “On three, lift sin’, by any means. him up. One…..two…..THREE!” Heck, we didn’t even have a Greg grunted, and managed to saw, so boards were stickin’ out Every day, we’d all meet down “Not if we kill Wee Whoa,” get Wee Whoa’s head pulled up all over the place. There was not at The Hole, and draw straws be- said Greg. and back. Wee Whoa spit out a a nail that wasn’t bent over. fore we entered. You see, it was “He already smells dead,” fist sized dirt clod, and started Of course, we drove them real dark down there, and there added Coy. spittin’ and sputterin’. Little in with the side of the hammer was no tellin’ what might have “Hey,” I said. “Let’s dig a tun- Rusty brushed the dirt off of Wee (somethin’ I still do). crawled in there durin’ the night. nel, and then make another room Whoa’s face, while Greg held his To build a proper fort, you must Greg, my cousin Coy, Little Rusty, at the end.” head up by his ears. The back of fi rst get you some buildin’ materi- his little brother Wee Whoa, and “Sounds good to me,” said his head was almost touchin’ his als. This could be anything from I were in on the drawin’. Well, Coy, and everyone else nodded shoulder blades. real lumber, “borrowed” from all except Wee Whoa. Bein’ the their heads. Greg looked into Wee Whoa’s your dad’s shop, to an old quilt youngest, he didn’t get the same Since our tool inventory was eyes. “Guess what!” exclaimed found in a trash dump. privileges that we older and wiser limited, we took turns scoopin’ Greg. “I found an arrowhead.’ The quilt, as you know, will be boys did. out the dirt with an old coff ee can, “Are you all right?” Little Rusty the roof of your fort. After you’ve His real name was Randy Joe, inchin’ our way along. In no time, asked his brother. got all the stuff you need, then it’s but when he was a baby, he tried we had progressed several feet. “You’re breakin’ my neck,” time to fi nd a location. It seems to say his name and it came out, The tunnel’s ceilin’ was only grunted Wee Whoa. like you would fi nd the location Wee Whoa, so the name stuck. about six inches from the surface “Let go!” Little Rusty com- first, but you have to remem- Although he was left out on the of the ground, so the inevitable manded Greg. Greg let go. Wee ber, kids don’t think like adults, drawin’, he did play a big role in fi nally happened. Whoa’s face catapulted back they’re smarter. the results. It was Wee Whoa’s turn to dig. down into the dirt. The buildin’ site is usually lo- You see, whoever drew the He had most of his body head “Boy,” said Greg. “Talk about cated close to where the materials short straw got to grab Wee Whoa fi rst and face down in the tunnel ungrateful.” are, so you don’t have to drag and shove him down in The Hole. diggin’, while the rest of us were Well, we got Wee Whoa out, them too far. Hey man, you have to pay a price topside restin’. semi-cleaned up, and made him The fort is then built at the base to run with the big boys. Then we heard, “FUMP!” promise not to tell his mother of a large tree. The tree serves After we were sure we had no “What was that?” asked Coy. what happened. The only good as shade, as well as a place for unwanted visitors, we, includin’ “Sounded like it came from the thing that came out of the whole your lookout to sit and watch out Wee Whoa’s dog Bones, would hideout,” I said. situation was that arrowhead. for girls, or rovin’ parents, who all cram into our new hideout to sit “Wee Whoa! I told you to cut We all went up to Cope’s Coun- might catch you chewin’ tobacco, around and talk. Well, all except that out!” Little Rusty yelled try Store, and Greg traded it to smokin’ grapevine, or somethin’ Bones. He didn’t talk much. down into The Hole. Then we no- Mr. Cope for a king size Coke. worse. “Move over,” said Coy. ticed the ground above the tunnel We all took turns drinkin’ it. Wee The only drawback to bein’ next “I can’t,” said Little Rusty. had sunk considerable. Whoa’s turn was last, and he got to a tree, is that when you dig, you “Somebody’s knee is in my back.” “A cave in!” yelled Greg. We the back-wash. have to contend with roots. Oh He then elbowed the knee.” jumped up, ran over, and started Hey man, that’s the price you yes, I said dig. “YEEOWWW! I yelled. “Hey diggin’ furiously. pay for runnin’ with the big boys. You see you have to dig a hole Man, that was my head.” “I’ve got his legs!” yelled Coy. fi rst, and then build the fort over “Sorry.” Greg was diggin’ at the other end. TRINITY it. That way you stay cool down “Man, we need some light in “I found somethin’,” he yelled. in the dirt. here,” said Greg. “Wee Whoa?” I asked FELLOWSHIP One of the best forts we ever “No, we need some more “No,” he said. “Look, it’s an Teaching the Bible for living today built was completely under- room,” said Coy. arrowhead.” We stopped diggin’ 903-882-3885 “PEEE-EW! That dog stinks!” to look. ground. We dug a big hole, and 1/2 mile south of Lindale off FM 849 then covered it with boards. We “That wasn’t the dog,” said “Neat,” said Coy. “I wonder SERVICES then covered the boards with dirt. Wee Whoa, and then he smiled. if there’s any more around,” and We called this fort “The Hole”. We vacated the fort. Little Rusty we started siftin’ through the dirt. Morning Worship 10 a.m. This was a great hideout, except hit him. “Hey, you idiots!” yelled Little Wed. Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. when it rained. Then it became “I’m tellin’ ya, we need some Rusty. “My little brother’s still BEN STEEN, PASTOR “The Swimmin’ Hole.’’ more room,” said Coy. down there, and if we don’t git Page 4, Lindale News & Times, Thursday, July 2, 2020 Organizers announce plans for Lindale OBITUARIES Braelynn Robinson She has a special love for all animals. Services She is survived by her parents, for Braelynn Corey and Daisy (Pineda) Robinson Chapter of Fraternal Order of Eagles Robinson, of Lindale; sister, Brylee Robinson age 8 of Lin- of Lindale; grandparents, Chris and By Susan Duncan veterans, fi rst responders, the aged and million in annual charitable contributions dale, were Karen (Murray) Robinson of Lindale; Staff Writer children,” Janet said. “Anyone who is to local and international groups, accord- held Satur- and Ciro and Mina Pineda of White- The Fraternal Order of Eagles, an in- team-spirited and interested in making ing to information shared by their media day, June 27, house; aunts and uncles, Kimberly ternational non-profi t, plans to organize one person’s life better each day should contact Zach Timmons. 2020 at the Pineda, Daniel Pineda, Briana Pine- a new chapter in Lindale, and an organi- be in this group.” The F.O.E. Charity Foundation pro- Central Bap- da, and David Pineda; and numerous zational meeting will be held in the next To open the lodge, Lindale will vides assistance and research dollars tist Church extended family members. few weeks, publicity offi cials confi rmed. need to have 50 males and 50 females to institutions related to diabetes, heart in Lindale Serving as pallbearers were Jesse ffi Organizers said Leo’s Bistro has agreed willing to join the group as charter disease, cancer, kidney disease, spinal with Rev. Jim Norman o ciating. Stone, Colton Bragg, Daniel Pineda, to provide a meeting space at no charge members. Charter members will pay cord injuries, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Interment followed at Dover Cem- Mike Rebollar, Fernando Rebollar, as soon as all the COVID restrictions a $50 fee, but from that point on, the and more. etery with services under the direc- and Greyson Carr. are lifted. yearly membership dues, currently American icons such as Jimmy Duran- tion of Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Lindale organizers Phillip, David and $30, will never be increased for charter te, Bob Hope, Babe Ruth, Tony Orlando, Funeral Home in Lindale. John E. Tweedell Janet Wright will be on hand to meet members. A free year of membership Gordie Howe and Presidents Theodore Braelynn passed away June 22, Graveside services for John E. with prospective members to provide fees is available for military and first Roosevelt, Warren G. Harding, Franklin 2020 in Tyler. She was born in Tyler Tweedell, age 89 of Hideaway were background information of the F.O.E. responder groups. D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, John on April 1, 2012 to Corey Lynn and held Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Da- and what it aims to bring to the Lindale Since 1898, The Fraternal Order of F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Daisy Marlene (Pineda) Robinson. mascus Cemetery in Lindale with ffi area. The informational session is open Eagles has worked to better communities Reagan were all members of the F.O.E. She was a student at Lindale ISD. Kent McMillan o ciating under the to all residents. across the United States and Canada, and To fi nd out more about the Eagles and Braelynn (Brae) was known to direction of Caudle-Rutledge-Daugh- Once organized, the group will look to the members uphold the belief that peo- how to become a member, visit www.foe. all for her sweet, sensitive, and erty Funeral Home in Lindale. ff buy land for a lodge where they will hold ple can make a di erence in the lives of com or contact Phillip Wright at 903-780- loving nature. Some of her favorite Mr. Tweedell passed away on Fri- fundraisers, local and regional meetings. others. With the motto of “People Helping 0148 or Janet Wright at 903-780-0146 or times were those spent playing with day, June 26 in Tyler. He was born “Our organization is supportive of People,” the group makes nearly $10 email [email protected]. friends, cousins, and her baby sister. Feb. 4, 1931, in Chickamauga, Tenn.

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Page 6, Lindale News & Times, Thursday, July 2, 2020 Lindale TJC offers free on-campus, baseball online options for orientation players Tyler Junior College officials have “Our amazing team of professional website, TJC.edu/Orientation. All sessions one guest. announced the school is offering New staff and Apache Chief student leaders are free of charge. On-campus orientation will be held earn Student Orientation in on-campus and have come together to off er multiple op- “As you might expect, our summer throughout the summer. online formats. portunities and resources for our incoming orientation events will look a bit diff erent “In addition, Our Apache Chief student “We want to give our incoming stu- students as they transition into TJC.” this year, given the COVID-19 pandemic,” leaders will be hosting a variety of online academic dents a chance to learn about TJC, have Incoming students can choose to attend Turner said. “We are taking precautionary events throughout the summer, giving their questions answered and connect orientation on the TJC main campus or measures to ensure the safety of our guests students the opportunity to connect and with others as they begin their journey participate from home by tuning in to a live and our staff .” have some fun,” Turner said. all state toward becoming a college graduate,” said orientation online. Videos created by TJC For instance, room capacity and length For more information, or to register, go Murphy Turner, TJC prospective and new staff and student leaders are also available of on-campus experiences will be limited, to TJC.edu/Orientation. honors student programs manager. for on-demand viewing on the orientation and students are allowed to bring only Matthew Aubuchon and Staton Dudley were honored recently by being Hideaway student earns President’s List honors at Mississippi College named to the Texas High School Baseball Coach- CLINTON, Miss. – Rachel spring semesters each academic academic courses impacting their dozen countries. 16 graduate programs, a doctor es Association’s Class Rogers of Hideaway has been year. grade point average. Founded in 1826, Mississippi of jurisprudence, a doctor of ed- 5A Academic All State named to the President’s List at To be eligible for the Presi- Mississippi College, affi liated College is the oldest institution ucation leadership degree and a Team, publicity officials Mississippi College following the dent’s List, a student must main- with the Mississippi Baptist of higher learning in Mississippi, doctor of professional counseling announced. completion of the spring semes- tain a 4.0 grade point average, Convention, is a private, co-ed- the largest private university in degree. The LHS baseball team ter, school offi cials announced. based on a 4.0 system. The ucational, Christian university of the state and America’s second Mississippi College seeks to is coached by Richard San- The college’s offi ce of academ- student must take a full course liberal arts and sciences serving oldest Baptist college. be a university recognized for guinetti. ic aff airs releases the president’s load of at least 12 semester hours more than 5,100 students, from Mississippi College is home to academic excellence and com- list after the close of fall and of undergraduate credit with all 40 states and more than three 84 areas of undergraduate study, mitment to the cause of Christ. Jarvis students selected for Harvard program HAWKINS – Natasha Coleman-Ball, iness through its online business school. is to ensure that students who attend here will have graduate student mentors who Kibangu was equally thrilled with a recent honor graduate of Jarvis Chris- Jarvis President Dr. Lester C. Newman have every opportunity to be the best will assist them in navigating through being selected. tian College and Yeremia Kibangu, a became aware of the program and put they can be,’’ Newman said. “Being able this process as well as faculty who will “I am excited about the opportunity sophomore at JCC, were recently accept- together a team of faculty and staff to to put on your resume that you completed keep them engaged. to be a part of this program at Harvard ed into a Harvard Business School online fi nd the right Jarvis candidates. and earned a certifi cate from Harvard “The opportunity to participate in University,’’ Kibangu said. “When I program, school offi cials announced. For the next four months, these University is a great accomplishment such a program at Harvard University enrolled at Jarvis Christian College, I Harvard University is providing the students will be immersed in courses, for our students.” is thrilling,’’ said Coleman-Ball. “Even never imagined this would be an option opportunity for students at Historically real life problem solving and global They are enrolled in three courses, after my graduation from Jarvis Christian for me. This program will enhance my Black Colleges and Universities the connections. Business Analytics, Economics for College, it is still opening doors for me fi nancial services acumen and expand opportunity to earn a Certifi cate of Read- “At Jarvis Christian College our goal Managers and Financial Accounting and and it is my job to walk through them.” my networking opportunities.” Lindale’s Beggs earns Dean’s List at Harding University SEARCY, Ark. – Brian Beggs of Lindale has been Harding is the largest private university in the named to the Dean’s List for the Spring semester at state and has a student body of students representing Harding University, publicity offi cials announced. 49 states and 55 nations and territories. He was one of 1,500 students named to the The university off ers more than 100 undergrad- list. Students must carry 12 or more hours with uate majors, graduate and professional degrees at Emma Grotemat Emilee DeWolfe Gavin James Jacob Seekford a 3.65 or higher grade-point average and no the master’s, specialist and doctoral level as well incompletes. as numerous international study off erings including Harding University is a private Christian uni- locations in Australia, Latin America, England, Hideaway Kiwanis name Grotemat versity which is accredited by the Higher Learning France, Greece, Italy and Zambia. For more infor- Commission. mation, visit harding.edu. as LHS Sophomore of the Year Emma Grotemat of Lindale High School was Gavin James, son of Chris and Rhonda James; recently named Sophomore of the Year by the Emilee DeWolfe, daughter of Neil and Cara De- Hideaway Lake Kiwanis Club and will receive Wolfe and Jacob Seekford, son of James and Sandy $1,000 scholarship to be used for the school of Seekford. her choice upon graduation, club offi cials have Each of these students will receive $500 scholar- announced. ships. These scholarships are also awarded based on The Hideaway Kiwanis present this award an- leadership, good academic standing and community nually to honor a LHS sophomore. Criteria include and school involvement. leadership ability, good academic standing and This Kiwanis program is to seek, recognize and involvement in school and community activities. develop leadership potential beginning with the Happy She is the daughter of Chris and Tisha Grotemat. sophomore class and help them gain experience in Also honored by the Kiwanis were sophomores applying for scholarships. TJC science center Birthday features new dome show, private screenings The Tyler Junior College Earth person, and advance online res- America! and Space Science Center fea- ervations are required. Policies turing Hudnall Planetarium is and procedures have been mod- off ering a new dome show on ified for the health and safety how we see — plus an option to of science center visitors, and reserve the theater for a private guests are advised to review the screening, school publicity offi - guidelines on the website before cials announced. their visit. The dome theater is Narrated by renowned astro- Throughout the summer, the TJC thoroughly cleaned between each physicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson Earth and Space Science Center fea- showing. “Seeing! A Photon’s Journey” turing Hudnall Planetarium is offer- On Tuesdays through Fridays takes the audience on an explo- ing a new dome show and weekday throughout the summer, guests ration of the life of a photon. The options for a private screening of can reserve a private screening any show in the center’s extensive 22-minute, full-immersion plane- library. in the planetarium during the tarium show uses hemispheric 2D 9:45 a.m. timeslot. For a $25 fl at and 3D animations and video to nology has enabled us to restore fee, up to 15 visitors can enjoy a teach how human vision works. vision and prevent a variety of private viewing of any one of the Imagery from all over the diseases that aff ect sight,” said shows from the center’s existing world — including humanity, Dr. Beau Hartweg, TJC science library. landscapes, skyscapes, wild- center director. To purchase advance tickets life and space — provides the Daily shows and show times and review the health and safety backdrop for photo-realistic are: guidelines, go to sciencecenter. animations that create the story • 11 a.m. — Children’s Show tjc.edu. of a photon’s journey through the • 12:15 p.m. — “Space Park The science center is located at human eye and its conversion to 360” 1411 E. Lake St., on the TJC main an electrochemical impulse that • 1:30 p.m. — “Seeing! A Pho- campus. Operating hours are 11 travels the neural pathways from ton’s Journey” a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Satur- the brain to the various centers • 2:45 p.m. — “The Hot and days, and private screening show that create the image the brain Energetic Universe” times are 9:45 a.m. Tuesdays-Fri- sees. • 4 p.m. — “The Sun, Our days. Parking is free. “Audiences will be amazed Living Star” For more information, go to with this show and how tech- Individual tickets are $3 per sciencecenter.tjc.edu. Lindale resident earns Whitworth degree SPOKANE, Wash. – Iona University, publicity officials The university, which has an Cairncross of Lindale has grad- announced. enrollment of more than 3,000 uated Summa Cum Laude with Whitworth is a private, lib- students, off ers more than 100 a Bachelor’s Degree in Business eral arts university affiliated undergraduate and graduate Administration from Whitworth with the Presbyterian Church. degree programs. Lindale News & Times, Thursday, July 2, 2020, Page 7 UT Tyler engineering professor Social Security offi cials announce one of eight for NASA project Offi cials with the University of Texas at technology, engineering and mathematics fac- improvements to SSA web site Tyler have announced Dr. M. A. Rafe Biswas, ulty members who are U.S. citizens teaching assistant professor of mechanical engineering at at accredited U.S. universities and colleges. Offi cials with the Social Security Commissioner of Social Security. ever they want, and the portal now the UT Tyler Houston Engineering Center, has Fellows will conduct work remotely this year Administration have announced “Our new retirement portal is more includes the ability to subscribe been named one of eight summer 2020 NASA due to the coronavirus pandemic. the fi rst of several steps the agency user-friendly and easier to navigate, to receive retirement information Faculty Glenn Fellows. “We congratulate Dr. Biswas on obtaining is taking to improve the public’s whether someone is ready to learn and updates. His contributions as a Glenn Fellow will be this prestigious fellowship, which expands experience on its website, said about, apply for, or manage their Click on www.socialsecurity. instrumental in NASA’s ongoing eff ort to send upon our national recognition and enhances spokesperson Rosalie Alviar. retirement benefi ts.” gov/benefi ts/retirement to fi nd out humans back to the moon by 2024, offi cials our already strong partnership with NASA,” The newly redesigned retirement The redesigned portal will how to learn, apply and manage said. said Dr. Amir Mirmiran, UT Tyler provost benefi ts portal, at www.socialsecu- make it easier for people to fi nd retirement benefi ts, and learn how Biswas will work this summer for the Glenn and vice president for academic affairs. rity.gov/benefi ts/retirement, will and read about Social Security to create a personal my Social Se- Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio developing “This honor also provides a great example help millions of people prepare for retirement benefi ts, with fewer curity account online. innovative, renewable fuel cell systems that will of the diverse scholarship and research ca- and apply for retirement, she said. pages and condensed, rewritten, Saul said more improvements power spacecrafts to be used for the proposed pabilities of the faculty within our College “We are working hard to con- and clearer information, accord- to Social Security’s website are lunar missions. of Engineering.” tinue improving our website to ing to Saul. planned for later in 2020 as the The 10-week 2020 NASA Glenn Faculty This year, preference was given to new appli- provide people with clear, helpful The portal also is optimized for agency seeks to continuously Fellowship Program traditionally is a residen- cants whose interests and qualifi cations match information and easy access to our mobile devices so people can learn improve the public experience at tial research program open to full-time science, the mission and needs of GRC. online services,” said Andrew Saul, and do what they want from wher- www.socialsecurity.gov.

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, teams Terry Cannon across Texas have switched spring practices to early summer. Photo by Terry Cannon Sale of road bonds approved Continued from Page 1 rating, which is a reflection of the interest rate, the numbers will strength of its financial position remain within the tax rate told to bids on the bonds, with Hunting- and conservative approach to voters during the bond election. www.flemingfarmandranch.com Over 50 ton Securities, Inc. submitting the budgeting, played a major role “We were very happy to see the winning bid at a true interest cost in selling the bonds at such a low interest rate on the bonds come in Years in of 0.959 percent. interest rate,” Moran said. at under 1 percent,” Adams said. Dog Animal Protection League’s Mobile unit is “It is unheard of to be able to In November 2017, Smith “This rate is much lower than we Days of coming to Fleming Farmbusiness! & Ranch sell bonds at such a low interest County voters approved a $39.5 projected when the election was Thursday, July 9th •10 a.m. - 2 p.m. rate,” Smith County Judge Na- million bond package to improve called and will help the County Summer thaniel Moran said. “This will county roads. There remains lower its debt payments signifi- Bring your dog in the store and sign them up for greatly reduce interest associated $7.75 million in bond money that cantly. This low rate is attribut- with the bond debt, which was has not yet been sold. able to the current interest rate a chance to win a $25 store gift certificate. already low because of the short At the request of the Court, environment and the County’s Low-Cost Pet Spay/Neuter & Vaccinations! 10-year term of the bonds.” Steven Adams, managing director strong financial management.” Precinct 3 Commissioner Terry of Specialized Public Finance The money received from this Rabies, Annual Packages for Cats & Dogs, Heartworm & flea medications Phillips – Lindale’s representa- Inc., said he would look into bond sale will fund continued tive on the court -- concurred. the advisability of selling the Road and Bridge Department They accept cash, Visa, Mastercard “I have never seen anyone or Discover, No Checks Please remaining $7.75 million in bonds construction projects in accor- come in at less than 1 percent and whether doing so now would dance with the County’s six-year For more information or to schedule appointment interest rate,” said Phillips. save additional taxpayer money Road and Bridge Bond Program. for Spay/Neuter surgery call 903-440-4911 The bonds are rated AA+ by long-term because of the current Under the direction of County Standard & Poor’s Rating Ser- low interest rate. Engineer Frank Davis, the Coun- 2518 South Main Lindale • 903-882-3361 vices, which is equivalent to Adams gave a brief presenta- ty has been steadily working to that of the United States federal tion to the Commissioners Court, complete the planned projects “Lindale’s Country Store since 1963” government. and reaffirmed that Smith Coun- over the past few years. In the first Mon - Fri 8 am - 5:30 pm • Sat 8 am - Noon “No doubt, the County’s bond ty’s very high rating of AA+ helps two years of the bond program, the interest rates on the 10-year about 100 miles of roadway have maturity bonds. been reconstructed or completely He said because of the low overlaid under this program. First draft of county budget reduces property tax rate Continued from Page 1 Commissioner Cary Nix said. Commissioner Jeff Warr noted that good decisions made by the Commissioners Court in years past to build up the county’s reserves are now helping them make these tough decisions easier today. In light of the estimated decreased revenues from sales taxes, fines and fees, and interest, in order to also reduce the property tax rate below the No-New-Revenue Rate for FY 2021, the current draft of the budget, among other things: -- Delays the previously planned bond election for a new courthouse, originally planned for November 2020; -- Transfers $1.8 million from the Capital Improvement Projects Fund to the General Fund to cover the revenue shortfall; -- Uses $5.8 million from the General Fund Reserves to help replace the revenue shortfalls. This amounts to a savings of more than 3 cents against the property tax rate; -- Uses $2.5 million from the Road and Bridge Department Fund Reserves to support continued FY 2021 Road and Bridge mainte- nance and operations to ensure that the priority on infrastructure is not affected. -- Cuts a number of general operating expenses under local control; -- Reduces fleet expenditures from $1.2 million to under $400,000; and -- Reduces the number of total employees in the county, by eliminat- ing a variety of positions, while reclassifying other positions to cover new needs in the Sheriff’s Office and Office of the District Attorney. Although the current working draft budget does not provide for any across-the-board cost of living adjustments or salary increases for employees, no additional contribution toward health insurance will be required and health benefits will remain steady. The deadline for Judge Moran to file the proposed FY 2021 Budget is July 31, and the formal budget will be presented and tax hearings held in Commissioners Court in August. Commissioners will hold another budget workshop in mid-July. Registration underway for KC Fire Academy beginning in August Registration is underway for Kilgore College Fire Academy No. 111 beginning Aug. 24. Deadline to apply for the Basic Structural Firefighter program is Aug. 10. Classes will be held 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays with a possibility of evening and/or weekend classes. The 474-hour, 12-week academy will run through Nov. 17. Tuition is $1,200 for in-state students and $1,750 for students out-of-state. The program, which has been recognized as an exemplary program by the State of Texas, is physically demanding as well as academically challenging and the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) strongly recommends all students be able to read and comprehend with at least a 10th grade reading level. Students must also present a valid high school diploma, official high school transcript or GED scores with their applications. Admission to the KC Fire Academy is based on a highly competitive process with preference given to an applicant’s level of education, experience and their affiliation with a career, volunteer department or rescue unit.